The Wayne & Garfield County Insider March 13, 2025
by Kathryn Chamberlain
WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Commission met on March 3rd and discussed the grant application to fund a potential splash pad project in Torrey. While the project was considered, concerns were raised about the high cost of the water circulation system. Commissioners also discussed the possibility of applying for a municipal swimming pool and reviewed the timeline for grant applications. They decided to postpone approval of the splash pad project for the time being.
Next, Michael Riddle, of the Wayne County Food Bank, provided an update on its growth and expanding needs. Since he began working with the organization two years ago, the number of volunteers has increased from fifteen to thirtyseven. The food bank now serves seventy fam-
CAPITOL REEF N.P.Community members, local business owners, and off-duty federal employees gathered outside the Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025, as part of a nationwide response to
Capitol Reef National Park Invites Community to Spring Orchard Tree Planting Event, March 25
Courtesy National Park Service Capitol Reef National Park invites community members to join the Orchard Team for a volunteer fruit tree planting event at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25.
CAPITOLREEF N.P.Capitol Reef National Park preserves and protects nineteen historic orchards. Originally planted by Latter-day Saints pioneers in the early 20th century, the National Park Service (NPS) continues to care for these orchards using historic techniques. Since 2021, the park has been piloting an orchard
rehabilitation project with a goal of improving soil conditions and irrigation, and re-planting orchards to maintain the historic character of the Fruita Rural Historic District.
As the park continues its rehabilitation efforts, Capitol Reef invites
mass layoffs in the national parks and other public lands agencies. Over 80 protesters came out in support of people like Scott Heisler. Heisler’s job with Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) requires him to
take two weeks of unpaid leave a year. One week into his furlough, he saw news reports that probationary employees were fired from the National Park Service. He logged into his work computer and saw an email stating he “failed to dem-
onstrate fitness or qualifications for continued employment” and that he was “to leave immediately.”
Heisler was a park ecologist. His responsibili-
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CO.The phone number for the Panguitch office of the Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) has been changed to 435-710-5003. Most services offered at the department are available by appointment, which can be scheduled by calling that number. Residents can find out more about the resources available from the SWUPHD online at swuhealth.gov, including car seat safety checks, WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) benefits, immunizations, and food handler permits. You’ll also find the digital version of our HEALTH Magazine available for reading or download by clicking the link on our website. The most recent issue is dedicated to emergency preparedness in southwest Utah. We encourage our residents to follow us (search for swuhealth) on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, health alerts, and educational videos. —Southwest Utah Public Health Department
in SW Utah
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COS. - The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) awarded Eli Menet and Aubrey Thompson with an Impact Award for their outstanding work in rural Utah. Eli Menet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital. He received this award for providing exceptional care to patients in Pan-
TORREY - The Wild Rabbit Cafe in Torrey, Utah, now has new owners. Beth Rumsey and Larry Deem opened the cafe in 2019,
and it quickly became a favorite hangout spot for locals. Rumsey says she will be forever grateful for the support she received from the community and for their wonderful staff.
Utah’s Sexual Assault Prevention Funding Eliminated,
Advocates Urge Immediate Action
SALT LAKE CITY -
The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) is calling on community members and the media to bring attention to a devastating decision by the Executive Appropriations Committee (EAC) to eliminate all sexual assault prevention funding from the state budget.
This decision comes after the Social Services Appropriations Committee recommended $1,625,000 of funding for
sexual assault prevention and puts most prevention programs across the state at risk of shutting down.
“This funding is essential to stopping sexual violence before it happens,” said Liliana OlveraArbon, Executive Director at UCASA. “Without it, we are failing survivors and leaving entire communities without access to life-saving education and outreach, something especially devastating in a state ranked 9th in the US for rape per capita. Cutting this fund-
ing means more people will experience sexual violence who otherwise wouldn’t. That is unacceptable.”
In Utah, one in three women and one in seven men will experience sexual assault in their lifetime. These aren’t just numbers—they are our loved ones, our neighbors, and our friends. The funding for sexual assault prevention programs is essential to creating safer communities by teaching healthy relationships and connecting people to the resources they
need. Without this funding, we risk making our state less safe for everyone. The decisions being made right now will impact countless lives. UCASA is calling on all of us to speak up—especially to legislators on the EAC and its leadership—to demand the protection of these vital programs.
Please, take a moment to make your voice heard. Your action could help protect someone from harm. —Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Wild Rabbit: I felt like we did a really good thing and started a really beautiful place that contributed to the town of Torrey and the greater community.
“I felt like we did a really good thing and started a really beautiful place that contributed to the town of Torrey and the greater community,” said Rumsey. The casual openmic nights that they began alongside Shooke Coffee’s Shawn Passey and Brooke Salt on their patio has grown into a countywide event and something Rumsey is incredibly proud of. Although she
Beth Rumsey, The Wild Rabbit Cafe genuinely enjoyed running the cafe and looks back at her years there fondly, “It was hard and all-consuming at times,” and she is excited to have more time with her family.
About the new owners, Rumsey would like to keep that private for now but said, “They are locals and are trying to keep everything the same.” The sale was finalized in late February, and the new owners are working hard to open as soon as possible. “I wouldn’t just sell it to
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anyone that I didn’t think would take care of it and do something really amazing with it,” Rumsey added. She also said the cafe plans to continue serving Shooke Coffee. As for what she will do next, she said she is excited to take it easy and travel some before plotting her next steps. Born and raised in Wayne County, Rumsey has no intentions to leave and hasn’t ruled out the idea of a future business.
“You’re not getting rid of me that easy,” she jokes.
Regarding her co-owner and father, Larry Deem, Rumsey said he’s finally happy to retire at age 86 and is “looking forward to less chaos in his life.” However, he’ll greatly miss the staff they had over the years, many of whom have been there since the beginning of the business. They are both excited to experience the cafe from the other side of the counter and continue to visit with the friendly faces that have provided them with so much support throughout the years.
As the park continues its rehabilitation efforts, Capitol Reef invites interested community members to join the Orchard Team for a volunteer fruit tree planting event at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25.
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all interested community members to join the Orchard Team for a volunteer fruit tree planting event at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25. All interested participants should register prior to the event by navigating to volunteer.gov and searching “Orchard Planting.” On the day of the event, signage along State Route
24 and in the orchards will direct volunteers to park in the parking lot for the Jackson orchard and walk to the back of the orchard for planting in the Guy Smith orchard. Participants should wear closetoed shoes (preferably work boots), long pants, and should dress appropriately for the weather. If you have work gloves, please bring them, as well; otherwise, the park has gloves you may borrow.
Please also remember to bring snacks and water. If you have a deeper interest in the history of the park’s orchards or fruit trees in general, you may be interested in joining the Orchard Docent volunteer team. Orchard Docents donate their time throughout the bloom and harvest season (generally MarchOctober) staffing orchards to share orchard history and tree knowledge, but also to help ensure visitors
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enjoy the orchards safely. An orientation and training for interested docents will be held today, Thursday, March 13, beginning at 9 a.m. at park headquarters. Interested in being an Orchard Docent, but unable to make the orientation and training? Reach out to Capitol Reef horticulturist Fritz Maslan at fritz_maslan@nps.gov for more information.
—Capitol Reef National Park
The Concern For Our Public Lands
GARFIELD / WAYNE / KANE COS.Yes, please be concerned about the future management and uses of our public lands, especially those in federal ownership. Not long ago, it was announced that funding for seasonal summer employees would be discontinued. And recently, some local needed full-time employees of the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management were fired from their jobs. How will this impact rural Utah, such as Garfield, Wayne, and Kane counties?
Our three counties have had a significant percentage of our local residents that have been employed by these federal agencies. All too many are now unemployed. This certainly affects their families, our schools, and businesses, if these fami-
by Norman McKee
lies now must relocate elsewhere to find employment. Also, our counties and businesses are largely funded by the huge influence of national and worldwide visitors that come to view and enjoy our unique landscapes and wildlife. Even many Utahns come here to fish, hunt, ride ATVs, camp, hike and enjoy our great outdoors. Without the needed employees, it is obvious that campgrounds, backroads, and trails will now be neglected. Will people still want to come visit, in large numbers, if campgrounds are closed, toilets are unavailable or dirty, and some roads are not maintained as needed? It is also obvious that most of our local businesses are quite dependent on the large influx of visitors throughout much of the year.
Also, the large planned
projects that improve our watersheds, and planned projects needed for livestock and wildlife, cannot happen as needed. Maintenance of fences, water developments, and past vegetative projects will get neglected due to lack of necessary employees.
Yes, I do see a need for every employee, be it with a government agency or a private business, to be as productive as needed to ensure their wages are properly earned and se-
cure. However, the fantastic outdoor surroundings we live in should not be neglected by what is now happening.
We need to be wise in the use of our taxes and how they are used. So what did it cost us taxpayers for our president to fly to New Orleans last month to watch the Super Bowl?
Norman McKee is a retired wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. He is a resident of Panguitch.
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News from Wayne County
Good Times Make for Good Stories
by Adus F. Dorsey
WAYNE CO. - In
1947, the population of Wayne County was approximately 2,200, give or take a cowboy, a devoted wife, and maybe a kid or two. To say not much has changed since then can be true, but not really, as today’s Wayne County numbers range closer to 2,400, give or take a Californian or two.
As is the case in the world as a whole, a lot has changed; lifestyles, in general, made a huge shift when World War II came to a dramatic close. It was a time to rebuild, rethink, regroup, re-everything.
In 1920, Bicknell was the first town in Wayne County to incorporate for the purpose of installing a culinary water system. Wayne County was the twenty-fifth county in the state, and by 1920, its rapid progress was noted and commented on by noted visitors. At this time, eggs sold for ten cents and fifteen cents a dozen. The visitor to Wayne County was much amused at this and predicted that eggs would, someday, be sold here for $1.00 per dozen. Local merchants scoffed at this fact, but certainly the day has been seen when eggs have sold for 95 cents (1946-1947).
Wayne County history goes on to state that Wayne County is the last section of the state to be explored, primarily due to the fact that it contains the most abruptly broken expanse of any county in the state of Utah. The abrupt and brokenness of Wayne County, along with the climatic conditions, has made it one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult, region of Utah to be settled. Yet, in light of these facts and obstacles, early settlers, and even some present-day pioneers, have learned that fortitude, persistence and a sense to survive has served them well.
Take water, for an example.
The Fremont River, which meanders its way the full width of Wayne County some one hundred miles as the raven flies, is the main source of water supply for the scant or meager acreage available to cultivation. This mighty little river, when traced to its junction with the Colorado River, was dubbed the “The Dirty Devil” by Powell in 1869, and it is the life blood of Wayne County. Just ask anyone down county in Hanksville how important water from the Fremont is when water gets thin.
But, let it be known that streams from the Parker, Boulder, and Thousand Lake Mountain do provide a goodly supply of water to land not covered by the Fremont. Evidence of that can be seen any summer
day on a leisurely drive through Wayne County to go get groceries in Loa.
In the upper valley, Spring Creek and Road Creek are the more prominent creeks or streams and have their headings on the west side of the valley. Spring Creek heads at a point about three miles north of Loa. Road Creek heads at a point two miles west of Loa and enters the Fremont River at a point south and east of Loa. They spring up from the foothills on the west and are believed to be fed directly from Fish Lake, which is about fifteen miles in distance.
Without water and the pioneers that took it upon themselves to develop it, there would be no Wayne County. It would just be another Arabian desertlooking place with camels roaming the landscape. But instead, we enjoy the pastoral scenes we have grown so used to, where bison can be seen roaming in the fields on your way to or from Bicknell and migrating birds flock to the Bicknell Bottoms in large numbers.
It is lucky for us modern Wayne County folks that in the year 1873, on the first day of June, President Brigham Young and a learned council called a company of men together— a group consisting of A.K. Thurber, Wm. Jex, George W. Bean, and General Wm. Pace and others making up a party of about twenty-five or thirty men—to explore the country south and east of Richfield and to make a peace treaty with the Indigenous people. Chief Tabiona acted as a guide, and George Bean and A.K. Thurber acted as interpreters.
Soon after this time was when settlers began populating areas along waterways and nudging water onto the land to cultivate crops.
The irrigation canal was the first and most important public utility in Utah. During pioneer times, at one of the first public meetings held in a valley, a watermaster was appointed to oversee the distribution of water. Today, in many Utah communities, the watermaster is still highly respected, and in some cases, despised.
The development of irrigation in Utah is divided into several distinct phases. During the first phase, which ended in the 1880s, small irrigation works were constructed at the mouths of canyons where there were perennial flows of water. These early canals had small carrying capacities and extended only short distances along the lower foothills of the valleys. They were simple in design and construction. Stovepipes, or similar devices, and bottles or pans filled with water were used to de-
After First Measles
Death in a Decade, State Officials Remind Utahns to Get the MMR Vaccine
by Kyle Dunphey | Utah News Dispatch
UTAH - The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is urging Utahns to get their MMR vaccines after a Texas child died from measles.
The MMR vaccine— short for measles, mumps and rubella—has been around since the 1970s, and according to the health department, is 97% effective against measles if two doses are given.
termine the location and appropriate grades for the canals. Horses or oxen pulling A-shaped wooden frames and slip scrapers were used to dig shallow ditches. Men followed, using picks and shovels, to complete the work. Diversion dams at the head of the ditches were constructed out of available building materials, including rock, straw, logs, and dirt. Because of their oftenpoor design and construction materials, diversion dams had to be constantly rebuilt or replaced.
In time, living conditions and mind sets in Wayne County continued to change; life got easier and sometimes harder.
In the early days, Wayne County always made time to dance, and the good times always made for good stories.
It is said that during the dance, the fiddlers would sometimes give out and prepare to put away his fiddle. When doing so, a cry from the crowd would come to “Give ‘em a smell of the cork.” Good advice when anyone has anything bad to say about Wayne County.
The vaccine “has saved millions of lives— and prevented significant suffering—around the globe,” said Leisha Nolen, a medical doctor and state epidemiologist for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. “The MMR vaccine
is safe and effective, and Utahns are encouraged to protect their families by getting the recommended vaccine. If you have questions about vaccination, talk to a healthcare provider.”
Texas health officials say one hundred and forty-six people have contracted measles in the state, with twenty of them hospitalized. An unvaccinated school-aged child died, the first fatal case of measles in ten years.
It can take one to three weeks for measles symptoms to show. It starts similar to allergies or a cold, with a cough, runny nose and fever. After several days, the
patient can develop a rash which can spread to the entire body. It’s particularly dangerous for children and babies, and extremely contagious— 90% of unvaccinated people who come into contact with measles will get sick, the Utah health department said. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is asking Utahns to check their immunization records or talk to their health care providers. To learn how to request records, check the state’s website.
This article was originally published on utahnewsdispatch.com on February, 28, 2025.
Adus. F. Dorsey II
In the early days, Wayne County always made time to dance, and the good times always made for good stories.
Wills, Trusts, and More
St. Patrick’s Day and Estate Planning
As a descendent of the “McKenna Clan” from the Emerald Island, I look forward to writing about St. Patrick’s Day and estate planning.
So, you are asking, “What does March 17th and the accompanying holiday have to do with wills and trusts or probate and estate administration?” I will share three points that I hope you will find interesting.
FIRST - Death:
Both estate planning and St. Patrick’s Day have a principle element related to death. Saint Patrick died March 17, 461. He returned to Ireland not to drive out snakes but as the first Christian priest. Since March 17th 461 A.D., millions of people around the world have honored St. Patrick by celebrating his date of death on St. Patrick’s Day with Irish festivities.
Estate planning is to plan for one’s own death. As Saint Patrick died and
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is remembered, we will all die. How will we be remembered? Estate planning allows us the opportunity to not leave our affairs in disarray for those we love.
SECOND - Pinching:
Growing up in Las Vegas, I never wanted to forget to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. If I dressed on March 17th and forgot to wear green, my mom would gently pinch me. Her pinch was much kinder than the pinches delivered in my third grade classroom.
So, “pinch” a loved one or pinch yourself about getting your estate planning done or updated. It is much better than a painful experience if it does not get done.
THIRD – Celebration: I am personally pretty boring when it comes to a party, but the Irish like to celebrate. Green whiskey
and green beer are common, and since 1962, the City of Chicago turns the Chicago River green with 400,000 spectators watching.
The signing of your estate planning documents will not “turn rivers green,” but should create a personal or family celebration.
Having served clients as an estate planning attorney for over 25 years, I have heard hundreds of clients “celebrate” the signing of their documents and often state, “Wow! This feels great and was a lot easier than I thought.”
So, with a four-leaf clover in your up-to-date estate planning binder and a little leprechaun luck to ensure that it will not be needed for a good many years, I conclude my article on St. Patrick’s Day and estate planning.
NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES.
Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.
Comics country roads
by Lynn Griffin
tHe lAuGhiNg
Exact Change
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him.
As he sits, the waitress comes over and asks for their orders.
The man says, "I'll have a hamburger, fries and a coke," and turns to the ostrich, "What's yours?"
"I'll have the same," says the ostrich.
A short time later the waitress returns with the order. "That will be $6.40 please," and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for payment.
The next day, the man and the ostrich come again, and the man says, "I'll have a hamburger, fries and a coke," and the ostrich says, "I'll have the same."
Once again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change.
This becomes a routine until late one evening, the two enter again.
"The usual?" asks the waitress. "No, this is Friday night, so I will have a steak, baked potato and salad," says the man, "Same for me," says the ostrich.
A short time later, the waitress comes with the order and says, "That will be $12.62."Once again the man pulls exact change out of his pocket and places it on the table.
The waitress can't hold back her curiosity any longer.
"Excuse me, sir. How do you manage to always come up with the exact change out of your pocket every time?"
"Well," says the man, "several years ago, I was cleaning the attic, and I found an old lamp. When I rubbed it, a genie appeared and offered me two wishes. My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my pocket and the right amount of money would always be there."
"That's brilliant!" says the waitress. "Most people would wish for a million dollars or something, but you'll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live!"
"That's right. Whether it's a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce, the exact money is always there," says the man.
The waitress asks, "One other thing, sir, what's with the ostrich?"
The man sighs, pauses, and answers, "My second wish was for a tall chick with long legs who agrees with everything I say."
THEME: The 1980s
ACROSS
1. *"Sunday Bloody Sunday" author, with The 5. *Saget of "Full House" fame
8. Last month
11. "Howdy, ____!"
12. Hurtful remark
13. *Actor Hudson of Winston Zeddemore fame
15. Give the cold shoulder
16. *Musical based on 1980s rock "Rock of ____"
17. *Comedy horror "____ Hell"
18. *Transparency, to Gorbachev
20. Slangy "Follow me!"
21. Coffee shop order
22. Pro vote
23. Heart abnormality
26. Act out Civil War battle, e.g.
30. Eisenhower, familiarly
31. Mediterranean island
34. Small island
35. *Oscar-winning "Tootsie" actress Jessica
37. Not hers
38. Dionysus' pipeplaying companion
39. Not on land
40. Water pipe
42. Dog tags, e.g.
43. First lunar phase (2 words)
45. Higher education reward
47. Biblical mother
48. *What "I love Lucy" did in the '80s
50. Name of the Blue Ox
52. *Gull-winged sports car
55. Party handout
56. Smoothie berry
57. Clickable image
59. Follows orders
60. Mixed breed canine
61. *Air Jordan, e.g.
62. *"Cheers" setting
Dispatched DOWN
Ambulance squad, acr.
"Shoot!"
Person of French descent
Preserve, as in body
Prejudiced one
Byron: "Maid of Athens, ___ we part"
Obituaries
Bernice Henrie Miller
January 28, 1936 - February 22, 2025
PANGUITCH / RIVERSIDE, CA - Bernice Henrie Miller, 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith. She was born on January 28, 1936, in Panguitch, Utah, to Bernard D. Henrie and Annie Elizabeth Henrie.
Bernice grew up on a farm in Panguitch, attending local schools before moving to Salt Lake City to pursue journalism.
While working for the Salt Lake City Tribune, she met her first husband, William (Bill) Wood, with whom she had four children.
In 1966, after moving to California and ending her marriage to Bill, Bernice earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Special Education from Cal State San Bernardino. She later met and married Donald Paul Miller in September of 1969.
Bernice and Don raised their family in Riverside, California, and shared a love for travel. Bernice had a passion for teaching; spending 25 years as an elementary school educator in both the Riverside and Jurupa School Districts. She was known for her resilience and commitment to family and faith.
She is survived by her brother, Burdell, her sisters Sally, Arlene, and Marlene, her four children and their spouses, her stepson, 10 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A service to honor Bernice’s life will be held on March 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Prior to the service, there will be a viewing at Hemet Valley Mortuary in Hemet, California from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Louise Jane Liston
ESCALANTE - Louise Jane Nixon Liston, 91, of Escalante, Utah, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 6, 1933, in Escalante, Utah to Earl Rockwood and Jane Ellen Spencer Nixon. She married Robert Neal Liston on August 12, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with six children.
Thanks to the two blizzards that we had last week, our snow totals have doubled to 6” for the year. Thursday’s storm only hit south of Panguitch, Our daughter, Shawn, went to Kanab, and the roads weren’t plowed; it took her an extra hour of driving time going down. We went down to St. George the same morning, and there was snow for only about eight miles. Highway 20 was dry, and Interstate 15 was the same way until about five miles south of Cedar City. For about ten miles after that, we had a combination of rain and snow, but still not much. It does look like we will have some more moisture towards the end of the week. The ice on the lake is gone, and if you can find a day without wind, you might want to go catch some big ones.
This Monday is St. Patrick’s Day; he was the one that got rid of all the snakes in Ireland. Get out the slow cooker and make some corned beef and cabbage, which is one of my favorites, and celebrate the day.
This month’s Daughters of Utah Pioneers
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com
(DUP) member of the month is Debra McKee. She has been a member for many years and has helped out throughout the community over the years. So, when you see Debra, give her a big thank you. It is that time of the year, time to do taxes. This year, Angeli Sheffer and Mandy Soper are offering their tax preparing services, and it is free. You can reach Mandy, at the Panguitch Senior Citizens Center, and Angeli to get your name on a list for help.
Our family has been affected by the president’s action on Social Security. He has cut out 7,000 workers. The funny thing is that he has closed offices in six southern states, all of which voted for him. President Regan made changes in 1985 that stipulated that no matter how much you paid into Social Security, if you had another retirement system that you belong to, you would still only get one-third of the Social Security retirement, minus Medicare costs. So instead of Pat getting $900 a month, she only got $18. Someone took that bill to court, and
it was overturned, and Pat was supposed to get her back pay, and it was meant to be retroactive. So, she isn’t holding her breath.
Our daughter, Kelly, has decided to retire and applied for Social Security in early February and was told that she would have the information in thirty days. But as the thirty days was about to run out, she received another email saying it will now be two hundred and thirtyfour days before she can be processed. The email said it would be retroactive, though. Fortunately, she hasn’t quit her job.
When you have people with great wealth, all they think about is making more and that lying about something is okay. The president said he wouldn’t touch Social Security or Medicare; however, that has changed. He said that millions of dollars are going to dead people. He is someone that hasn’t got a clue about Social Security, other than the fact that he has to pay for it for his employees and doing away with it would make him millions more. When a couple is paying into Social Security and one dies,
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if the remaining spouse is making less, he or she gets the higher amount, while losing their retirement. It has been that way since 1935. However, if you make over a certain amount of money, you don’t have to pay for any additional income. If they did, it would put Social Security back in the black, but money talks.
What is going on reminds me of a story about a scorpion and a frog. The scorpion wanted to cross a river, and so he went to the frog for a ride. The frog said, "No way! You will sting me, and I will die." The scorpion said, "No, I won’t sting you. I promise, and when I get to the other side, I will tell everyone how great you are." So, the frog gave in, and when they got to the other side, the scorpion stung the frog. As the frog lay dying, he said to the scorpion, "You lied to me, and you are killing me."
Mr. Frog, you knew what I was four years ago, but you still gave me a ride. Mack O
As an outstanding student, Louise graduated from West Division High in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She later attended Brigham Young University for one year where she pitched for the women’s softball team. After taking a break to get married and start a family, Louise completed her B.A. in Elementary Education with a composite in both Speech and English from Southern Utah University. Mrs. Liston had a deep commitment to her students, demonstrating genuine care and support for their well-being and growth. Her influence extended beyond the classroom, as she inspired many students to reach their full potential. She taught school for 25 years.
Louise was a natural leader, who led with vision and grace. She was elected as the Garfield County Commissioner and served for 14 years. She was especially passionate about life in rural Utah, serving on numerous boards and committees. Being an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Louise served faithfully in many capacities. Her devotion to The Savior was reflected in her daily life.
Grandma’s determination to support her family was matched only by her deep sense of gratitude for the connections they shared. It was her unwavering commitment to those she loved that truly defined her and left a lasting impact on all of us. Through to the end, Mom maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation for beauty, love of family, and expressed gratitude for her long life full of wonderful and varied experiences.
She is survived by her children, Janiece (Kevin) Baker, Doneen (Quinn) Griffin, Dal (Lori) Liston and Matt (Lynette) Liston. A son-in-law, Aaron Johnson, a sister, Noreen Allen and sister-law, Jaleen (Dwight) Vance. 16 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-granddaughters. A legacy she was extremely proud of.
Preceded in death by her husband, son, Wade Nixon Liston, and daughter, Michele Johnson.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Escalante Stake Center, 80 S. Center St., Escalante, UT 84726. A viewing was held on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Stake Center and again prior to the service on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10:00-11:30 am at the Stake Center. Interment was in the Escalante Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. To view a livestream of the service and share online condolences, please visit www. mortuary.org.
PANGUITCH - Anna Louise Gass Pollock, 87, passed away on March 5, 2025, at 11:16 p.m. in Panguitch, next to her devoted sweetheart, Stanley Pollock of 62½ years. Anna was born on November 12, 1937, at their tiny cozy two-room home in Circleville, to Eugene and Blanche Collings Gass, where she grew up with her older brother, Larry, and younger sister, Maureen. Anna has always been full of spirit or what she would say she was “a spitfire.” She would always trade in her hand-me-down dresses for her brother’s hand-me-down pants as a child. She loved to accompany her father to check traps to sell pelts and loved to be a daddy’s girl.
Anna’s work ethic was admirable, and her first job washing dishes at the tender age of 7 laid the foundation for a lifetime of hard work and dedication. Her journey as a waitress, which spanned an impressive 61 years, was a testament to her love for people and her passion for serving others. She would have waited tables until her last day if she hadn’t lost her eyesight. She waited tables at Panguitch Lake, Fosters, The Cowboys Smokehouse, Country Corner, Honey Comb, Bishops, Flying M, to name a few.
Anna was swept off her feet, (literally) by the love of her life Richard “Stanley” Pollock at the Purple Haze Dance Hall. They were married on October 11, 1962, at a little wedding chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were later sealed for time and eternity in the St. George Temple on March 23, 2013. After years of living in Bountiful, they decided to move to the quiet little town of Panguitch, which they made their home for the rest of their lives.
Anna gave birth to her four sons: Dandy Eugene, Clint Larry, Cory Brent, and Troy Stanley. Although Cory passed on the day he was born, Anna’s love for him never wavered. Her boys were her pride and joy. Stanley adopted all three of Anna’s boys and has loved them as his own.
Anna’s love for life was evident in everything she did from dancing the jitterbug, sewing, embroidering, crocheting, and fishing. She loved porcelain dolls, nutcrackers and getting her nails done. Some of her favorite memories were made while hunting and camping as a family at Dog Valley, Pass Creek and Sanford. There were many years enjoyed by the Lone Tree as a family in Dog Valley eating Anna’s ham sandwiches, homemade cookies and Jolene’s cinnamon rolls during the deer hunts, whether a deer was killed or not.
Anna’s pride in her sons and their accomplishments was evident. She loved following them around the state: Dandy at baseball, Clint at basketball, and Troy at wrestling. Her love and support extended to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she was always there to encourage and celebrate their successes. She was always their biggest fan and the loudest in the grandstands. Anna loved all of them fiercely and made sure everyone knew who they belonged to. Anna loved cheering at sporting events. She adopted the local sports teams as if they were all her kids. She had everyone calling her "Grandma Anna" as she continued to love and support them. She was given the Panguitch Bobcat Pride, Top Fan award from the boy’s basketball team in 2001. Grandma Anna had a way with kids. She loved to sing “a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck” to her grandchildren and enjoyed teasing them calling them scallywags and ole’ brutes. She taught her grandchildren how to count using the tips she got from her waitressing along with playing Yahtzee with them. Grandma Anna had an infectious laugh that will be missed.
Stan and Anna’s home was always open as the local social stop, and they always had a house full of visitors daily. She enjoyed visiting and waiting on her visitors, and it was fun for the grandchildren to hear their stories. Anna was proud to be from Panguitch and loved the community. Anna spent an abundance of time volunteering with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, compassionate service, teaching Primary; and the Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation Thrift Store. She helped start the Pink Lady cart at the Garfield Memorial Hospital, she enjoyed making and donating wash clothes and afghans for social fundraising events and was recognized as the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for the Garfield County Silver Bowl in 2003, which was presented to her by the Lieutenant Governor of Utah.
Anna is survived by her devoted husband, Stanley, Panguitch; sons: Dandy Pollock, Beaver; Clint L. Pollock, Panguitch; and daughter-in-law Laurie Pollock, Salina. Grandchildren: Lacy (Jaden) Edwards, Clint Stanley (Le’Chelle) Pollock, D.J. (Destinee) Callioux, Alesha (Mark) Tebbs, Ramie (Brett) Hiss, Clifton (Melcine) Pollock, Alana Pollock (Skyler Cooper), and Kachae Callioux and 24 great-grandchildren. Sister, Maureen Jones; sister-in-law, Coleen Gass Gottfredson; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her sons: Troy Pollock, Cory Gass; daughter-in-law Jolene Pollock; parents; brother, Larry Eugene Gass; brother-in-law, Robert Jones; great-grandchildren: Jacy, Reese, and Jett Edwards.
Anna’s big personality and supportive nature will be missed by many.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch Stake Center 550 S 100 W, Panguitch. Visitation at the stake center prior to the funeral from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Burial was in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Interested in Deciding How Wildlife is Managed in Utah? Apply for a Position on the Utah Wildlife Board in 2025
SALT LAKE CITY -
The group that makes the final decisions about hunting, fishing and how wildlife is managed in Utah has four positions to fill, and members of the public who have an interest in wildlife are encouraged to apply.
The terms for the four positions on the Utah Wildlife Board will begin in August 2025, and will replace Randy Dearth— the current chairperson of the board—Wade Heaton, Bret Selman and Bryce Thurgood. The governor appoints members to the seven-person board, but any resident of Utah can submit an application for consideration.
“To serve on the board, you need to have a strong interest in wildlife and wildlife management in Utah,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Wildlife Board Coordinator Staci Coons said. “You also need to be committed to serving and representing the people of Utah.”
Wayne
ready applied for one of the open positions may be considered for the eight-year term and do not need to reapply specifically for the Northern Region position.
• Someone living in the Northeastern Region. Someone living in the Northern Region.
Two of the open positions can be filled by anyone living in any region.
You can find the regional boundaries on the DWR website.
Three of the board members the governor appoints will serve for one six-year term. The other new board member—the one replacing Bryce Thurgood—will serve for eight years (completing the remaining two years of Thurgood’s term and then serving a full six-year term).
The application period for the open wildlife board positions opened Jan. 1 and runs until March 31 at 5 p.m. The fourth position did not open until March 4, and applicants from the Northern Region who al-
To help manage wildlife in the state, the DWR has divided Utah into five regions. State law requires that every region have at least one representative on the board. The open positions are for the following areas:
Applicants are not required to have a college degree, but they do need to list any organizations or associations they have been a member of for the previous five years. You can apply for one of the open positions at the Utah Boards and Commissions website.
Utah Wildlife Board members are encouraged to attend the public Wildlife Regional Advisory Council meetings in their respective regions and will also attend roughly six public wildlife board meetings in Farmington each year. The positions are unpaid, and members of the board do not become employees of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
The Utah Wildlife Board Nominating Committee—an eleven-member committee appointed by the governor—will review the applications and select candidates to interview. Then, the committee will forward its recommendations to the governor, who will make the final decision about who fills the four vacancies.
To learn more about the Utah Wildlife Board and the Wildlife Regional Advisory Council, visit the DWR website. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Commission: A grant application to fund a potential splash pad project in Torrey, the possibility of applying for a municipal swimming pool and review of the timeline for grant applications, and an update from Michael Riddle of the Wayne County Food Bank discussed.
Wayne
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ily members, up from just fifteen initially.
Riddle said their pantry, “considered the best in the five-county system, allows clients to shop for food rather than receive pre-packed boxes." The food bank relies heavily on donations, both food and financial, and he expressed their need for volunteers. Michael Winn, Wayne County Attorney, suggested involving those doing community service through the justice system to help at the food bank. The food bank operates on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Bicknell Community Center. Riddle also encouraged community members to donate canned goods for
the food drive on March 15th.
Riddle, who also serves as president of the Interfaith Council, invited a commissioner to offer a prayer at the National Day of Prayer event on May 1st at 6 p.m. at the community center. The event will feature multiple prayers for the nation, community, the state of Utah, and its children.
Commissioner Brian then recognized Jeff Raisor, the outreach advisor for southern Utah. He came over from Utah Senator Curtis' office to introduce himself and let the commission know that he is available to help them with any federal-level matters.
In other items of business, the commission approved:
Obituaries
Carolyn Gray
an update to the shortterm rental ordinance to require fire inspections every three years for new and renewing licenses; • a contract for a geotechnical study proposal. The study is related to a proposed emergency building project the county is working on for Bicknell, and the geotechnical study is a necessary step to assess the site conditions before proceeding with construction.
Vouchers were approved, and the meeting was adjourned. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
PANGUITCH - Carolyn Gray, 81, of Panguitch, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Born December 4, 1943, in Bakersfield, California, she is survived by her devoted husband, Dale Gray; sons Ed (Sue) Callies, Gary Callies, and Jerry Callies; and bonus children: Donna (Donny) Clinton, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Withers, Dale (Jody) Gray, James (Sylvanna) Gray, Heather Gray, Melody (Aaron) Gray, Misty (DJ) Gray, George Gray, Deborah (Kevin) Gray, and Daniel (Dayana) Gray. She leaves behind 28 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12;00 Noon in the Hatch Ward Chapel. Viewing from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial was in the Panguitch City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Marvin Porter
ESCALANTE - Marvin Joe Porter, 82, the husband of the late Gloria Porter passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, in Panguitch. He was born on May 9, 1942, in Escalante, to Orland “Whitey” and Maralda Chesnut Porter. He spent his childhood growing up in Escalante and was a graduate of Escalante High School.
In 1960, Marvin met Gloria Ricketts of Antimony, and after a short time together, they were married in Pioche, NV, then making their home in Escalante. Soon after, Marvin joined the Army where he served as a helicopter mechanic and crew member. After 8 months away from his family, he was able to move them to Ft. Riley, KS, spending their next 16 months there where their daughter Natalie Jo was born. Six months later Marvin was deployed to Korea during the Korean Conflict and his family moved back to Escalante for 9 months without him, where his son, Lennie Don, was born.
After an honorable discharge from the Army, Marvin and his young family moved to several places including Fallon, NV, where Marvin worked as a land surveyor, and onto Mesa, AZ, where he worked as an engineer for the Tonto National Forest. While living in Mesa, another son was born, Scott Allen, who sadly only lived three days. Marvin and Gloria mourned this loss the rest of their lives. Years later, Marvin and Gloria moved their family back to Escalante where they both worked for Escalante Sawmills, and for a time, their son and daughter also worked there. When the sawmill shut down, Marvin returned to the Forest Service and worked in timber management for the Dixie National Forest, which he retired from. He had many fond memories of the people he had worked with in all of these jobs over the years and maintained friendships with several of them until the time of his passing.
Marvin and Gloria’s marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple on December 2, 1995. Marvin was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and one of the greatest joys of his life was serving in the 2nd Ward bishopric. Through this calling, he developed a strong love for the youth of Escalante, which carried with him the remainder of his life. He could be found at nearly every basketball or volleyball game and was a great supporter of all the youth in the community. Marvin was also an active member of the Escalante Lion’s Club and the Sons of Utah Pioneers. In retirement, he had to stay busy and worked for a time for the Flying V Ranch and in the Escalante Cemetery.
Marvin’s greatest joy was his family. He loved all of his family and especially enjoyed telling stories of his ancestors and the history of the community and area. He loved Escalante and would rather be nowhere else. He loved to fish, hunt, camp, cut firewood, take leisurely rides on the mountain, and was skilled with leatherwork. Marvin will be most remembered for his joyful nature, his contagious smile, and boisterous laugh. He could bring a smile to the face of anyone regardless of the situation and loved to joke with and tease everyone he came in contact with.
In his last years, he deeply missed his wife, family, and friends that passed on before him and longed to be reunited with them. He had a strong testimony of the Gospel and of his Savior. At the time of Gloria’s passing, they had enjoyed 60 wonderful years together. He is survived by his children: Natalie Jo (Jeff) Outzen, Marysvale; Lennie Don (Gwen) Porter, Escalante; 7 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; son, Scott Allen; parents; in-laws, M.E. “Lyle” and Nelda Day Ricketts; siblings: William “Bill” (Rebecca) Porter, Renee (Boyd) Owens, Darlene (Donald) Griffin; brother-in-law Glade Reynolds.
Per Marvin’s wishes, a short service will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00 Noon in the Escalante Stake Center. Prior to the service, a viewing will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM. Interment will be in the Escalante City Cemetery with military honors by the Escalante American Legion Post #0114 and Utah Honor Guard. Online guestbook and live streaming of the services can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com below Mavin’s obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti.
Schools and Sports
Panguitch High School Boys Basketball Team Wins UHSAA 1A State Tournament for Third Consecutive Year
by Jaynie Connor
The Panguitch High School (PHS) boys basketball team won the
consecutive year on Saturday, March 1—they defeated
RICHFIELD - In an extraordinary display of talent and teamwork, the Panguitch High School (PHS) boys basketball team won the UHSAA 1A state tournament for the third consecutive year on Saturday, March 1—they defeated the Rich High School Rebels, 50-40.
The Bobcats are coached by Head Coach Clint Barney, Greg (Hammer) Excell, Glen Partridge and Shaine Anderson. Their successful journey this season not only emphasizes the skill of the players on the court, but also highlights the steadfast support and commitment of their coaches, families, and the community.
The top two seeds clashed on Saturday evening, March 1, at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield. The Rich Rebels faced off against the Panguitch Bobcats at 6:30 p.m., honoring Daniel Smith from Rich High School, a remarkable player who tragically passed away from an unexpected illness in February this year. During the team introductions, Smith’s parents proudly held up their son's jersey one last time, with tears in their eyes, as the Rebels took to the court.
Throughout the tournament, the Rich Rebels wore black bands on their uniforms inscribed with Smith's name, while the Rich High School crowd, support staff, and fans showed their solidarity by wearing white "Smith #4" basketball jerseys in his memory.
The championship game was close, with both teams giving it their all. The Bobcats estab-
lished an early advantage, but the Rebels swiftly battled back to level the score in the first period, 10-10. At halftime, the Bobcats led with a score of 27-18. However, Rich was determined to fight, closing the gap to just one point by the end of the third quarter. Ultimately, the game concluded in celebration for Panguitch, with a final score of 50-40.
Head Coach Clint Barney has dedicated twenty-three years to coaching at Panguitch High School. This season marks the ninth consecutive year that the Panguitch boys basketball team has reached the finals. This is the Bobcats boys basketball team's eleventh 1A state championship title.
"We went out and played a very difficult schedule. Many of our games this season were against bigger schools," said Coach Barney. "The competition made us better, and prepared us physically and mentally. Secondly, we had a very experienced group of seniors that didn't get too rattled, no matter the situation."
The Bobcats have five seniors on their team, and each one left it all on the court in their final season. They are Daxton Miller, Maddix Johnson, Burkley Dalton, and brothers Remme Chappell and Bridger Chappell. The majority of the Bobcats have been playing the sport together since they were small kids, resulting in a highly cohesive team.
Senior guard Maddix Johnson dominated the game, scoring an impressive eighteen points, including six three-pointers.
Johnson was also named as the McDonald's and UHSAA Athlete of the Week for February 24March 2. His teammate, senior Daxton Miller, also played a crucial role, contributing fifteen points, twelve rebounds, and seven assists. The other three seniors rounded out the Bobcats' scoring: Burkley Dalton with eight points, Bridger Chappell with seven points, and Remme Chappell adding two points and six rebounds. Panguitch wrapped up the season with an exceptional overall record of 25-3.
"This team is very close; they are the best of friends, and basically read each other's minds," said Coach Barney. "They are unselfish, and really just want to win...It really doesn't matter who gets the glory, as long as the outcome is a win. All sixteen players on this team worked hard everyday and made each other better. It takes a total team effort. From practice, to travel, to games, all sixteen players have to be unified to peak at the right time; this team did that."
No one player emerged as a standout this winning season, as all five seniors, and the rest of the team, contributed equally
throughout the year. "That was the best thing about the championship game. Everyone contributed in a positive way. Honestly, all sixteen players gave everything they had. Again, it takes a team effort to accomplish something like this," said Coach Barney. "I would like to thank my assistant coaches, parents, volunteers, and community members. The season is a grind, and it wouldn't be possible without the work of so many people behind the scenes."
During the same weekend in Richfield, the 1A girls tournament marked the end of the No. 2 seeded Panguitch girls' pursuit for a consecutive state title. They were defeated by the No. 3 Tabiona Tigers, who caused an upset by beating the Bobcats, 36-31, in the semifinals on Friday. The next day, Panguitch struggled against No. 4 seeded Wayne, ultimately losing 56-50 in the consolation match for third and fourth place. Meanwhile, Tabiona advanced to the championship game on Saturday to face No. 1 Rich, where they narrowly lost 40-38, missing a lastsecond three-pointer that could have clinched their win.
by Mack Oetting
While both of the basketball teams had a great year, I thought that I would write about a player from each team.
Mallory Henrie had a great year and was one of the few girls that scored over 1000 points in her career
Here are some of her career stats:
• Points - 1009
Rebounds - 263
• Assists - 55
• Steals - 40
Blocks - 11
She also made the 1A All-State team in 23-24.
Here are some stats for Daxton Miller:
• Points - 744
Three-pointers - 10
• Rebounds - 483
Assist - 337
• Steals - 78 Blocks - 34
He was All-State player of the year, both in basketball and baseball, in 24-25. Miller had a twenty-seven point game against Bryce Valley on Feb. 28.
Higher Ed Experts Advise Campuses on How to Prepare for ICE
by Kathleen Shannon | Utah New Connection
UTAH - On President
Donald Trump's second day in office, his Secretary of Homeland Security rescinded a Biden-era rule barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests near "sensitive locations," including colleges and universities. Now, higher education leaders in Utah and elsewhere are navigating the fallout.
According to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal, international students make up more than 5% of U.S. higher education students. And roughly 22% of faculty were born outside the country.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, said campuses are seeing a chilling effect due to hostilities toward international community members.
"Higher education should be the bastion of free ideas and academic freedom," Weingarten contended. "Because how do you create new things? How do you innovate? How do you imagine if you don't actually create academic freedom?"
Trump has made cracking down on illegal immigration a touchstone of his new administration. Nearly 9% of Utah's population are immigrants or about 300,000 people. Weingarten encouraged unions to work for "safe, welcoming campus communities with opportunity and dignity for all."
An institution's approach to doing so may change as ICE is allowed on campuses.
Tanya Broder, senior counsel on health and economic justice policy at the National Immigration Law Center, pointed out immigration agents can only legally enter public, not private, areas of campus without a warrant.
"It's very helpful to plan in advance when you can," Broder urged. "To have a real procedure for when people are showing up and trying to enter someplace where you have a reasonable expectation of privacy."
Broder suggested establishing and communicating campus policies and protocols for encountering ICE. She added schools should designate individuals to review judicial warrants for validity. The American Federation of Teachers also advised institutions to provide legal and mental health support for people who may be affected, offer "know your rights" training, reaffirm student data and privacy protections and issue public statements of support.
Haddy Gassama, director of policy and advocacy for the nonprofit UndocuBlack Network, spoke to higher education leaders on a recent webinar.
"I implore us to leverage the power that you have in ensuring that, one, it's communicated that you are protective of your students and, two, to go outside of the campus and be advocates," Gassama emphasized.
Courtesy Ashlee Miller
UHSAA 1A state tournament for the third
the Rich High School Rebels, 50-40.
Morgan Fife, #11278
Sean R. Conner, #18891
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
ANDERSON, FIFE, MARSHALL & JOHNSON, LC
2500 N. University Ave.
Provo, UT 84604
Telephone: (801) 375-1920
Facsimile: (801) 377-9405 Email: mfife@wasatch.law; sean@wasatch.law; Attorneys for Plaintiff
IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS DOCUMENT WITHIN APPLICABLE TIME LIMITS, JUDGMENT COULD BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AS REQUESTED. IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LOA DEPARTMENT IN AND FOR COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
JANICE J. HUNT, an individual; and CARL A. HUNT, an individual; Plaintiffs, v. SW LINEAR INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE ACTION; Defendants.
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
TIER 2
Case No. 250600006
Judge: Hon. Mandy Larsen
The State of Utah to: All Unknown Persons Who Claim Any Interest in the Subject Matter of the Action
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: Sixth Judicial District Court, 18 South Main Steet, Loa, UT 84747. You must also email, mail or hand deliver a copy of your Answer to the other party or their attorney: Morgan Fife, 2500 N. University Ave., Provo, UT 84604 (party or attorney name and address).
Your response must be filed with the court and served on the other party within 30 days of the last day of this publication, which is March 20, 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: A judgment declaring Plaintiffs to be the sole owners of Property located at 185 East 100 North, Hanksville, UT 84734, and declaring that Defendant owns no interest in the Property.
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: Sixth Judicial District Court, 18 South Main Street, Loa, UT 84747 También debe enviar por correo electrónico, correo postal o entregar personalmente una copia de su Respuesta a la otra parte o a su abogado: Morgan Fife, 2500 N. University Ave., Provo, UT 84604 (nombre y dirección de la parte o de su abogado).
Usted debe presentar su Respuesta en el tribunal y entregarla formalmente a la otra parte dentro de 30 días después del último día de esta publicación, que es el 20 de Marzo 2025.
Si no presenta y entrega formalmente una respuesta antes de la fecha límite, la otra parte puede solicitar al juez que dicte un fallo por incumplimiento. Un fallo por incumplimiento significa que la otra parte gana, y usted no tiene la oportunidad de exponer su versión de los hechos.
Lea cuidadosamente la demanda o la petición. En esa se explica lo que la otra parte está pidiendo en su demanda. Se le está demandando por: Un juicio que declara al demandante como el único propietario de la propiedad ubicada en 185 East 100 North, Hanksville, UT 84734, y declara que los demandados no poseen ningún interés en la propiedad.
DATED this 25th day of February, 2025. ANDERSON, FIFE, MARSHALL & JOHNSON, LC /s/ Morgan Fife
Morgan Fife
Sean R. Conner
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 6, 13 & 20, 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 Apr. 9, 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
NEW APPLICATION(S)
89-1727 (A84578): LC Ranches & Estates propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 Miles SW of Cannonville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
89-1728 (A84579): Holm LLC propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 Miles SW of Cannonville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
89-1729 (A84580): Williams Holm propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 Miles SW of Cannonville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
61-3556 (a52751): William L Bernard Trust Agreement dated October 19, 2005 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SW of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC.
61-69 (a52772): Ruby`s Inn Inc. propose(s) using 193.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (Ruby`s Inn) for MUNICIPAL: In Ruby`s Inn.
61-3377 (a52780): Carl Meltiar Hatch propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.1722 acft. from groundwater (5 miles northwest of Hatch) for STOCKWATERING.
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5554 (A84561): Blake Fluhart propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles east of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5555 (A84562): Craig Warren propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles south of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
95-5556 (A84563): Eric Hanselmann propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.256 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile SW of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5557 (A84565): Robert Gibb propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (9 miles west of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5558 (A84570): Katherine Roberts propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles west of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 13 & 20, 2025
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON VERIFIED PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
Arek E. Butler (11523)
Assistant Attorney General
Derek E. Brown (10476)
Utah Attorney General
Attorneys for the State of Utah
55 S. Main St., Suite # 22
Manti, UT 84642
Telephone: (435) 835-0760
Email: abutler@agutah.gov
SIXTH DISTRICT JUVENILE COURT FOR GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH, In the Interest of: N.E.G. 09-12-2011 A person under 18 years of age
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON VERIFIED PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
Case No. 1236395
Judge Brody L. Keisel
STATE OF UTAH TO: Andy Allen Gil
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear before the Honorable Brody L. Keisel, Judge of the Sixth District Juvenile Court, for a Termination of Parental Rights Trial scheduled for April 23, 2025 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. The State of Utah, Division of Child and Family Services (“DCFS”), has filed a Verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights with this court. The Verified Petition requests that your parental rights to the above-named child(ren) be permanently terminated.
The Verified Petition is brought pursuant to pursuant to Utah Code Ann. §78A-6103 and §80-1-102 and §80-1-301.
Please contact the Sixth District Juvenile Court, located at 55 South Main St., Panguitch, UT 84759, telephone (435) 676-1104 for more information.
If you fail to appear and/or answer, the relief requested in the Petition may be granted by the Court. Pursuant to Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure 19, if you fail to appear, a default judgment may be rendered against you. If you fail to appear, contempt of court proceedings may be pursued.
DATED this 3rd day of March, 2025,
OFFICE OF THE UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL /s/Arek E. Butler Arek E. Butler Assistant Attorney General
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 13, 20 & 27 and APRIL 3, 2025
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LOCATION OF GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Location: Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, 30 N 100 E, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764
To participate virtually, a zoom link will be available on the day of the meeting.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 13, 2025
Impact Awards:
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) awarded Eli Menet and Aubrey Thompson with an Impact Award for their outstanding work in rural Utah.
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guitch. He stands out for helping patients overcome transportation barriers.
"Eli always puts the needs of his patients first and often gives up his own time to help them," says DeAnn Brown, President of Garfield Memorial Hospital. "Transportation can be an issue in our town, so Eli has spent many hours driving patients and their families where they need to go to access care." In one case, when a patient was transferred by air to a larger clinic, Menet drove more than three hours to meet their family, bringing them their luggage. He
became their spokesperson at the new hospital and made sure they had the support and information they needed to feel safe.
Eli Menet's efforts show how important rural healthcare workers are in providing access to care for Utah residents.
Aubrey Thompson, the second Impact Award win-
ner, has multiple roles at Wayne Community Health Center. She is an outreach and enrollment navigator, a certified pharmacy technician, and billing and collections specialist for their patients in Bicknell. Thompson is recognized for helping patients navigate the complex healthcare system.
Thompson answers questions about prescriptions and helps those struggling with healthcare costs. She makes sure that all her patients get the support they need.
"Aubrey’s wide range of skills allows her to effectively serve the patients of Wayne County," says Donovan Smith, CEO of Wayne Community Health Center. "From talking with patients who have concerns about prescription coverage to using her pharmacy knowledge to find better healthcare options, Aubrey makes sure that every patient gets the comprehensive support they need."
—Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Protest: This has shattered everything I’ve been working towards...I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to work in the management and protection of the public lands. It’s always been a pursuit of passion; no one gets into this to make money. Scott Heisler
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ties, just to name a few, included invasive species management, ecological restoration, range management and improvement, rare species monitoring, and climate weather and air quality monitoring. He was the only dedicated natural resources person at CRNP and was also the park’s research coordinator. He has worked seasonally for the National Park Service and US Forest Service for ten years and has volunteered a few thousand hours with federal agencies during his off season. He started a full-time position with Capitol Reef in November 2024 and has yet to undergo a performance evaluation. In past positions, he says he has received nothing but exceptional reviews.
“This has shattered everything I’ve been working towards,” he said. Not only did Heisler lose his job, but considering he rents housing from the park, he was also given thirty days to vacate his home. “I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to work in the management and protection of the public lands. It’s always been a pursuit of passion; no one gets into this to make money.” With no immediate job prospects, Heisler is considering continuing his work in the park as a volunteer to ensure his
park responsibilities are still taken care of. This may also allow him to continue to rent park housing, which would prevent him from having to move into his car until he finds another housing option.
Heisler is just one of three known full-time Capitol Reef National Park employees that were laid off in the Trump administration's effort to curb federal spending. Two of these firings were in the Resource Management and Sciences division.
Attendees of the Capitol Reef protest carried signs with messages such as “Like the Revenue from the Mighty 5? Then Keep Our Mighty Five Employees,” “Save the Rangers,” and “Our Public Lands Make America Great.”
Speakers highlighted the park's importance and raised concerns about how cuts to national park funding might affect the surrounding community.
“Protecting these national monuments, whether historic or geographic, builds a drawing card for people to come down and enjoy and see what's ours as a residual effect to that: our motels, our restaurants, our tour guides. This is not a wealthy county, as you know,” said Clark Taylor.
Ty Markham, owner of the Torrey Schoolhouse Bed & Breakfast Inn, carried a sign that read “Tourism is our Lifeblood.”
Markham said, “If the parks need to be closed for
whatever reason, it is really going to hurt our counties, our rural counties in particular.” In a follow-up conversation, Markham mentioned that local businesses were hurt when the parks were closed during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “People were cancelling their reservations as soon as they could.” No matter how people feel about the park, she added, “It directly and indirectly affects every business in our county.”
Frank Swanson held a sign with photographs of Stephen T. Mather and John D. Rockefeller. He provided a mini history lesson on early national park supporters who used their wealth to protect the parks. Other speakers shared thoughts on their personal connection with public lands.
A seasoned park volunteer, who would like to remain anonymous, expressed concerns that these layoffs will not only affect the county’s economy but have lasting effects on the park landscape for years to come. “To make matters worse, there is talk of a RIF (reduction in force) coming soon that could take out even more of the already depleted staff. Park managers are identifying programs and projects that will be cut. Some of these, like the astronomy program, ranger talks, and possible scaled-back visitor center hours will directly impact park visitors," the volunteer said. “Other cuts, like endangered species protection and invasive weed control, may not be felt for a few years but, nevertheless, have a real impact.”
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Wayne Community Health Center is seeking sealed bids for the construction of a new behavioral health and administrative building at 357 W. 100 S. Bicknell, UT 84715. Bid documents, including project specifications and drawings, can be obtained at the mandatory pre-bid site walk-through to be held on March 31, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at the project site location. All bids must be submitted by 5:00 P.M. April 11, 2025, to Wayne Community Health Center located at 128 S. 300 W. Bicknell UT 84715. For all inquiries, please contact Ron Rock at Wayne Community Health Center, Phone (435) 425-3744 or email rrock@waynechc.org . Wayne Community Health Center reserves the right to reject any or all bids based on factors including price, qualifications, and project experience.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 13 & 20, 2025
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SEVERAL PARCELS OF LAND ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 276 NEAR TICABOO
The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (“SITLA”) is accepting proposals to lease and/or purchase of up to 2900 acres of Trust Lands in Garfield County, Utah, near Ticaboo/Bullfrog Utah. More information can be found on SITLA’s website at https://trustlands.utah.gov/current-real-estate-rfp/ticaboo-bullfrog-copy/. Because of the parcels’ unique characteristics, proposals should respect the location with quality development plans.
Any individual wishing to submit a proposal for this parcel may do so until 4:00 p.m. MST on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Proposals should be mailed to TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION, Attn. Alexa Wilson 102 S. 200 East, Suite 600, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (801) 538-5177, or e- mailed (preferred) to alexawilson@utah. gov. Reference: “Ticaboo-Bullfrog”. The Trust Lands Administration reserves the right to reject any proposal. 2900
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 16, 23 & 30 and FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20 & 27 and MARCH 6 & 13, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF CANNONVILLE
A meeting to review recommendations for the SITLA Promise Rock lands will be held Saturday, March 15th, at 2 p.m. in the town offices.
Interested parties are welcome.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 27 and MARCH 6 & 13, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING - ZONING TOWN OF CANNONVILLE
A meeting will be held Wednesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. in the Town Offices to update and validate the zoning ordinance for the Town of Cannonville.
Interested parties are welcome.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 27 and MARCH 6 & 13, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING - ANNEXATION TOWN OF CANNONVILLE
A meeting will be held Wednesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. in the Town offices to finalize an annexation request for Peter Jensen. Interested parties are welcome.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 27 and MARCH 6 & 13, 2025
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 March 20, 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 MARCH 6 & 13, 2025
SALE
TRUSTEE’S
NOTICE OF
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of the sale, at entrance to the GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE located at 55 S. Main Street, Panguitch, UT on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 3:30 p.m., for the purpose of foreclosing on a Revolving Credit Deed of Trust originally executed by Frank P. Coleman, a/k/a Frank Coleman and Deann Coleman, as Trustors, and State Bank of Southern Utah as Beneficiary. The Deed of Trust is dated August 3, 2016, and recorded on August 22, 2016, as Entry No. 00269239, in the official records of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah, and includes property more particularly described as follows: Parcel No.: 04-0022-0161, E-161
Legal: ALL OF LOT 3, BLOCK 35, PLAT “A”, ESCALANTE TOWN SURVEY.
A Substitution of Trustee was recorded on November 1, 2024, as Entry No. 00287746, and a Notice of Default was recorded on November 1, 2024, as Entry 00287747, in the official records of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah.
The Substitute Trustee has elected to sell or cause to be sold all rights, title and interest of the Trustor in and to the real property described in the aforementioned Trust Deed in order to satisfy such obligations in favor of the Beneficiary.
Bidders must tender to the Substitute Trustee a deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), at the time of sale and the balance of the purchase price is due by 12:00 p.m. MST on the first business day following the sale. The deposit is non-refundable and retained as damage if balance is not paid within 24 hours of sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to J. David Westwood, Trustee, in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted.
The Substitute Trustee shall sell the above property at the time of the sale without warranty, express or implied subject to all encumbrances of record. Anyone having questions or desiring information regarding the property to be sold should contact the undersigned. Hours of office operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.
This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used to collect this debt.
/s/ J. David Westwood J. David Westwood WESTWOOD LAW, P.C.
98 W. Harding Ave. Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 267-2145
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 27 and MARCH 6 & 13, 2025
Courtesy Utah Department of Health and Human Services
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) awarded Aubrey Thompson, of Wayne Community Health Center, and Eli Menet, of Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital, with an Impact Award for their outstanding work in rural Utah.
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HELP WANTED
Maintenance Job Antimony Town
Maintenance job for town to include:
• Maintenance of park to include: spray weeds/dandelions, mow weekly, weed eat edges, clean picnic areas, fertilize lawn; May thru Oct. (6 months/weekly)
• Clean firehouse and restrooms 1 time monthly
• Put up and take down flags on holidays (6 times)
• Put up and take down Christmas lights.
• Repair broken/leaking water lines, as needed.
• Install new water meters, as needed.
• Clean roof and rain gutters at community center to prevent ice dam leaks, 2 times a year.
• Clean driveway at firehouse when it snows.
Maintenance Job Description: Pay will be $700 a month year round with less work in the winter making up for more work in summer months. Repair water lines and install new meters will be PRN and labor included in this pay plan, unless it is excessive hours. Equipment will be billed additionally. Twice a year, all valves on the water storage tanks throughout town must be exercised.
January
• Take down Christmas lights by 10th
• Put up flags for Martin Luther King Day
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies in furnace , etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Clean firehouse driveway when it snows
February
• Put up flags for Presidents day
• Clean gutters at community center and post office and check roof of community center for ice dams/leaks.
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Clean firehouse driveway when it snows
March
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Clean firehouse driveway when it snows
April
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
May
• Start sprinklers at park and start mowing every week. Fertilize and spray weeds
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Put up flags 3 days before Memorial Day at the cemetery and thru town
June
• Mow lawn and maintain park weekly
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Take down flags after Memorial Day and put back up again by the 14th Flag Day
. Take them down after one day.
July
• Mow lawn and maintain park weekly.
• Clean and prepare tables for 4th and 24th celebrations
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Put up flags for 4th of July by the 2nd. Take flags down by the 6th.
August
• Mow lawn and maintain park weekly
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
September
• Mow lawn and maintain park weekly
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Put up flags for Labor Day and take them down within 2 days after
October
• Clean up park, turn off sprinklers, mow one last time, fall fertilizer
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Inventory supply room behind post office and stock with new supplies as needed.
November
• Clean gutters at community center and post office and check roof of community center for ice dams/leaks.
• Put up flags for Veterans Day on the 11th; take down flags by the 13th.
Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Clean firehouse driveway when it snows
December
• Put up Christmas lights by the 1st of month
• Clean firehouse (Vacuum flies out of furnace, etc.) and restrooms - 1 time
• Clean firehouse driveway when it snows
Pay will be $700 per month, year-round. Pay for equipment for the water line and meter installation will be additional.
Applications can be obtained from Paige Hoy and then need to be submitted to Paige Hoy before March 31, 2025.
Antimony town PO BOX 120046
Antimony, Utah 84712
435-624-3300
Town Clerk
Antimony Town
Antimony Town has a position for town clerk
The person must be a full-time resident of Antimony Town/area, 21 years of age and live within the Town water meter district/zone.
Person cannot be a spouse or immediate family member (parent/child) of Mayor, Town board members, Planning Commission chairman, or Fire Department chief.
Person must be able to read and write clearly, type at least 30 words a minute, be familiar and able to use computers and online information/data. Must be able to meet various deadlines.
A person must be available to go into the office as needed, cordial, customer service oriented, and confidential.
Person will be taking monthly minutes for Town Board and Planning Commission, recording water meter readings, and sending out water bills, pay and collect invoices, complete numerous State and Federal surveys and documents related to Town grants, landfill, water use, Trust lands, etc. Person must have Records/Grama certification or be willing to acquire them within 6 months.
A person will work an average of 10 hr. per week on a salary.
Applications can be obtained from Paige Hoy and then need to be submitted to Paige Hoy before March 31st, 2025. A person will be chosen at the town board meeting by April 3, 2025.
Antimony Town PO BOX 120046 Antimony, Utah 84712
435-624-3300
For loved ones of people with mental health conditions Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:00 - 8:30 pm Register at namiut.org
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Front Desk Agents
Laundry Services
Housekeepers Maintenance
Bellmen
Positions to start April 1st through October 31st
At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761
Position Announcements
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org
English Teacher at Bryce Valley High School
Head Football Coach at Escalante High School
Concurrent Enrollment Para-Professional at Bryce Valley High School
Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers
Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools
Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers
SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.
Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
MEETINGS
TROPIC AA MEETING
Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.
Escalante AA
Meeting
Winter schedule: Tues. & Fri. at 6pm Call 435-676-3653
All meetings are closed discussion
FOR RENT
For Rent
2BR 1 BA apartment, 1,000 sq ft. Laundry included. No pets, no smoking, includes community fire pit. 209 E 100 South Bicknell, $1,250 per month. Call Miguel @ 801-870-9381.
Wayne Community Health Center 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.
2025-26 School Year Announcement of Position Elementary Teacher
Wayne School District is accepting applications for the following position.
Elementary Teacher Loa Elementary – Grade to be determined
Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s Degree and Utah Teaching License; or be working toward these credentials. Applicants must also possess a knowledge of the subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies, good communication skills, and be proficient working as a member of a team.
Candidates seeking an intern position will be considered. This is a half-time position with pro-rated benefits.
Salary will be based on qualifications and Wayne School District teacher salary schedule.
Interested individuals may fill out a Teacher Application at Wayne School District Office, 79 North 100 West, Bicknell, UT or found online at http://www. waynesd.org/images/pdf/Employment/TeacherApp.pdf
Interested individuals should submit a letter detailing their interest in the position, their qualifications, and their experience. A current Resume, a University Transcript showing all course work, a copy of Applicant’s Teaching License, and two Letters of Recommendation should accompany the application.
Applications for any positions may be submitted in person or electronically to randy.shelley@waynesd.org and/or jennifer.batty@waynesd.org
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu
Tues. Mar. 18th Cheeseburger Soup, Salad Bar, Cheesy Bread, Peaches, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Wed. Mar. 19th Chicken Hobo Dinner, Roll, Salad Bar, Pineapple, Wearingo' Green Cake
Thurs. Mar. 20th Mexican Casserole, Rice, Beans, Corn, Salad Bar, Pears, Key Lime Pie
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 is $4.00, and under 60 is $10.00
