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Entrada Hosts 'Classic Conversation' with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi, April 3
TORREY - The Entrada Institute’s "Classic Conversations" continue again in 2025, with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi being the featured guest in April. Zimmerman will engage in conversation with Don Gomes at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street, in Torrey, Utah, on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. This one-hour conversation will include a limited live, in-person audience, as well as viewers on Facebook Live—all of whom will be encouraged to ask questions and share stories about Zimmerman.
Zimmerman’s legal career began with exposure to the appellate decisional process as a law clerk to Chief Justice Warren E. Burger of the U.S. Supreme Court. His resulting fascination with decision making, and
CANNONVILLEResidents of Cannonville and the greater Garfield County community packed a public meeting on Saturday, March 15, at the Cannonville Town Council meeting room to discuss the potential sale and develop-
BICKNELLThe Bicknell International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025 celebrates Elvis: Enduring, Enigmatic, Everlasting. The 90th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s birth was January 8, and that lends itself to a lot of fun.
BIFF runs Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, at the Bicknell Theater. Friday night’s activities include a costume contest and possibly a performance.
Valuable door prizes worth hundreds of cents will be awarded to lucky winners. Following Saturday’s film, an “after party” will happen at Etta Place Cidery and Tap Room in Torrey.
Entrada Institute vice-president and BIFF producer Don Gomes enthused, "'Better Living Through Bad Cinema,' a
Courtesy Wikimedia Commons The Bicknell International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025 celebrates Elvis: Enduring, Enigmatic, Everlasting sub-theme since 1995, is not to be taken lightly. It will be fulfilled once again this year." There are numerous Elvis films that meet the criteria of "BIFF—Where good things happen to bad movies." Most observers
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ment of 520 acres southeast of town, a parcel which includes Promise Rock and the Red Ledges. The land, owned by the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), is being considered for development. A representative
BLM Seeks Public Comments for Re-opening Taylor Flat Airstrip
PRICE - The Bureau of Land Management’s Vernal Field Office opened a 30-day public scoping period on March 3, 2025, to receive public input on a proposal to re-open a portion of the Taylor Flat Airstrip. The comment period ends April 3, 2025.
The Taylor Flat Airstrip was originally constructed in the 1960s and reclaimed in the 1990s. Daggett County has requested a right-of-way for a portion of the access road and airstrip that lies outside the Green River Wild and
from SITLA, the prospective developers, local officials, and concerned citizens gathered to hear the developers’ proposal and debate the future of these lands which bear historic cultural significance for locals.
Promise Rock and the Red Ledges are not public lands but part of Utah’s state trust lands, managed by SITLA to generate revenue for the state’s K-12
Local Nonprofits During 2025 Give Wayne County
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tween March 27th and April 5th, five local nonprofit organizations serving the Wayne County, Utah, area will participate in the annual social media Give Wayne County campaign to raise money for the important work that they do to support the people and animals of this area.
Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) is dedicated to reducing the number of homeless dogs and cats and to advocating for the welfare of all animals. CCAW runs the only animal shelter in the area and helped rescue over two-hundred animals in 2024. Your donations will be doubled by the generous support of local business sponsors. https:// ColorCountryAnimalWelfare.org.
Capitol Reef Open Mic is a monthly gathering which provides a venue for musicians, poets and other creatives to
WAYNE CO. -
UTAH - Nearly eighty years ago, Bernard DeVoto, the Utahborn writer and historian, wrote an essay titled “The West Against Itself” for Harper’s Magazine.
DeVoto summed up the platform pressed by Western elected officials of his day in a memorable punchline: “Get out—and give us more money.”
This “economic fantasy” is still with us, as DeVoto predicted,“yesterday, today, and forever.”
The new, fossil-fuelfriendly heads of federal land management agencies are serious about the “get out” part of that plea, firing thousands of their employees and closing dozens of offices across the West. Their list targets Fort Collins, Colorado; Flagstaff, Arizona; Moab and Salt Lake City, Utah; Lander, Wyoming; Boise, Idaho, and more. Local economies will lose millions they’ve depended on.
But Donald Trump and Elon Musk aren’t doing so well with the “give us more money” part. Voters who elected Trump may not get what they bargained for.
I have a home in southern Utah, in Torrey, gateway to Capitol Reef National Park. My neighbors in Wayne and Garfield counties, who gave well over seventy percent of their votes to Trump,
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It’s Still the West Against Itself
by Stephen Trimble | Writers on the Range
often complain about federal overreach. They see conservation of national public lands as “locking up” land.
Yet Westerners love all that financial support coming in from the agencies they profess to hate. They rely on the federal government for so much more than they often acknowledge.
After a charming presentation about cowboy culture at Torrey’s nonprofit Entrada Institute recently, my wife asked a young rancher what his family did for health insurance.
“My wife works for the Forest Service,” he said. Indeed, government employees make up twenty-three percent of the workforce in Utah’s Garfield County and twenty-five percent in Wayne County. These salaries and the benefits that come with them are crucial to family stability.
A revealing interactive map in Grist magazine shows the reach of investment by the federal government through legislation passed by the Biden administration. I click on the town of Torrey and find tens of millions of federal dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law flowing into the county.
Think upgrades of rural airports, solar panels on small businesses, bridge
replacements, removal of lead from drinking water— and on and on.
And then on February 14, the Department of the Interior announced the firings of more than 2,300 public servants at the Department of the Interior, including the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Geological Survey. With this “Valentine’s Day Massacre,” southern Utah communities will feel accelerating impacts—loss of income and benefits, more money going to unemployment payments, understaffed parks and monuments, irate visitors.
My inbox and social media feed are flooded with anecdotes about what these firings mean. One man grew up in a Park Service family and then worked as a park ranger himself for years. He transferred to the Forest Service recently, becoming a “probationary” employee only because he was new to his position. He lost his job and his career thanks to the Trump administration.
When rural Westerners say “get out” to the feds, I don’t think this is what they have in mind.
President Trump is also considering once more eviscerating national monument protection for Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears in southern Utah. These monuments have been good for local
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communities and economies. The monuments haven’t locked up the land; ranchers still have their grazing permits. Preexisting mining and drilling claims remain in force. And the conservation and tourism values of these designated preserves expand every year.
According to a recent Colorado College poll, eighty-four percent of Utahns support establishment of new national parks, national monuments, national wildlife refuges and tribal protected areas. Still, Utah’s governor, attorney general, and congressional delegation continue to waste millions on fruitless lawsuits attacking those same preserves.
Westerners are evolving; politicians aren’t keeping up. And yet we keep re electing these same officials. Maybe, just maybe, the Trumpian war on civil servants will force a reckoning. We’ll re-evaluate why we need a robust federal presence in the West.
And our war against ourselves will end.
Stephen Trimble is a contributor to Writers on the Range, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He worked for the National Park Service, BLM, and Forest Service in his twenties and has been a conservation advocate ever since.
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk DO NOT CARE if your 2024 federal tax refund arrives late OR NOT AT ALL.
They do not care if your Social Security check is delayed, miscalculated or is never delivered.
The president and his top donor, Elon, don’t care if you or a loved-one cannot afford to pay for essential medication or treatment because Medicaid has been hollowed out.
They don’t care if you have to skip a mammogram, a doctor’s appointment or some medications because your Medicare coverage has been reduced or your premiums have gone up so much that you have to drop your coverage. By the way, the president’s healthcare comes out of our pockets. That’s ok, as long as he isn’t dipping so deep into our pockets that we can’t afford our own health care.
They don’t care if your mail is not delivered or payments that you make by mail are late because the United States Post Office staff and facilities have been drastically cut. And, by the way, our local post office in Hatch has been threatened before. Do you think they care if it is closed this time around?
Donald Trump and Elon Musk don’t care
They Don't Care, But We Do
about the effects their slashing and burning of our benefits, services and institutions are having on real people like you and me
THEY JUST DON’T CARE because we don’t matter to them. Neither one is worried about being elected in the future.
But, you’d think Senators Lee and Curtis and Representative
Maloy, and Governor Cox and our state senators and reps would care. Do they? So far, there has not been even a peep of an objection to any of these actions from any of the politicians who were voted into office to be our spokes-people. They appear not to have our backs.
Maybe they just haven’t heard from enough of us. Maybe we could all
send them an email, make a phone call, speak up to our local leaders who "have their ear." Let them know that WE CARE. Contact information is available at senate.gov, house.gov and utah.gov. Give ’em an earful… politely, of course.
Ellen Fisher, Hatch
Are There Regrets About Electing Donald Trump?
I am wondering if there are regrets about electing Donald Trump now that the consequences of his election are becoming real.
About a quarter of those working in Wayne County are federally employed, before Musk, that is. How much critical medical care will be eliminated by the new budget deal? Apparently Garfield and Wayne counties gave 70% of their votes to him. For many decades Utah has traditionally been a Republican voting state. Were those folks watching when the traditional Republican Party we have known all our lives was taken over by Trump and his enablers?
We live in a political system rigged for the benefit of a few “elites” and their powerful corporations at the expense of the rest of us. Our health care is at the whim of corporations. Insurance, inflation, food quality and prices, communication options, energy,
and decisions about who to bomb next, are all influenced by one corporation or another.
Our Supreme Court is now dominated by corporate friendly justices. Not long ago, John Roberts proudly made it law that the corporation is equal to a citizen with all the same rights, and allowed those entities to spend as much as they want on propaganda in our elections.
Both political parties empower those elites, but the new Trump party has taken that support to an extreme. Trump makes it clear he will violate the Constitution to empower the rich with another tax break.
Look at his cabinet; he has invited billionaires to rule us.
The Republican dominated Utah legislature is emboldened by the national chaos to cram through bills that limit the rights of citizens. They have taken away the rights of teachers,
DUP Seeking Information Regarding Recent Vandalism of Grist Mill Marker
TEASDALE - It appears that someone has vandalized the local Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Nielsen Grist Mill marker along Highway 24 near Teasdale. The extremely heavy red sandstone bench top has been removed and lays broken on the ground.
The DUP is asking anyone with information to contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 435-836-1308. —Daughters of Utah Pioneers
firefighters, and other public sector workers to form unions. They have openly defied ballot initiatives and now want to make it twice as hard to get initiatives on the ballot. It is apparent that they consider themselves much wiser than the populace. A prime example is public lands in our state. While polling shows that 84% of the public supports federal ownership, the legislature spends millions of our tax dollars on frivolous lawsuits to take them over.
The one thing that they have yet to totally dominate is our right to vote. The system continues to allow us only two electoral choices: D or R, but we still have our wallets. I encourage everyone to think carefully about where your money goes. Support smaller local businesses. Shun those businesses that don’t align with your ethics. Make your voice heard through your dollars.
Brian Swanson, Teasdale
Courtesy Lauralee Williams
Photo of Daughters of Utah Pioneers Nielsen Grist Mill marker vandalism.
BLM Seeks Public Comments for Renewal of Existing Green River Commercial Special Recreation Permits
VERNAL - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of commercial Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) for the B and C sections of the Green River.
Currently, thirteen commercial outfitters operate in these sections un-
der existing SRPs, which are set to expire over the next several years. Upon expiration, current permit holders may apply for renewal to continue offering guided activities such as river running, hiking, camping, and fishing along these river sections.
The BLM seeks public input on the potential effects of renewing these
SRPs. A 15-day public comment period began on March 20, during which comments can be submitted until April 4, 2025, through the BLM National NEPA Register.
For more information, please reach out to the Vernal Field Office at (435) 781-4400.
—Bureau of Land Management
Intermountain Cedar City Hospital Holds Groundbreaking for New Emergency Department
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On March 19, 2025, Intermountain Cedar City Hospital hosted a ceremonial
groundbreaking to mark the expansion of the hospital’s emergency department that will increase access to emergency medicine and enhance care for the growing southwest Utah community.
access for the southwest Utah community.”
While the DOGIs granted themselves anonymity due to concerns for their own safety, they had no such regard for our personally identifiable information and any mishandling thereof. Meanwhile, we have no assurance that these unvetted, non-security-cleared individuals haven’t already moved or sold our data to places or persons unknowable.
This ruling is but one of many recent curtailments on the run-amuck DOGI, as it sledgehammers its way through
Last Thursday, a federal judge put the kibosh to the dodgy Department of Government Inefficiency’s unfettered access to our Social Security numbers, personal medical and mental health records, tax information, earnings history, birth and marriage records, drivers license numbers, employment and employment records, and our home addresses and phone numbers. Its hackster wunderkinds will need to ensure that they have destroyed any and all copies of data and have undone any of their software modifications to the Social Security Administration system and records. It’s unclear what guarantees there will be to compliance with that ruling or dealing with damage done, but at least the danger to our personal information was recognized and the ruling was issued.
our government’s operations, poking through the proverbial haystack for “waste, fraud, and abuse.”
We’re paying their wages as they fire, then rehire people; we watch from the sidelines as they cut and gut agencies that forecast our weather, safeguard our transportation systems, provide emergency assistance, check our food sources, process the taxes we ordinary real people pay in to our government now supporting the likes of them.
The bad news is that we’re only at the beginning of this process, and most of the ramifications are going unreported.
Peg Smith, Garfield County Taxpayers Alliance
CEDAR CITY - On March 19, 2025, Intermountain Cedar City Hospital hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the expansion of the hospital’s emergency department that will increase access to emergency medicine and enhance care for the growing southwest Utah community.
The new emergency department will add more emergency rooms, including those dedicated to behavioral health needs.
“We are looking forward to this major milestone for Intermountain Cedar City Hospital and our community as we continue to focus on the growing health needs for this area,” said Jamison Robinett, president of Intermountain Cedar City Hospital. “This is our first major expansion since 2006, and we are excited to expand emergency
Intermountain Cedar City Hospital's emergency department treated more than 20,000 patients in 2024. As the southern Utah community continues to grow, this 5,000-square foot expansion is a needed addition, addressing the growing needs of the community and the millions of tourists and outdoor enthusiasts who visit nearby national parks and outdoor recreational areas.
“Today’s [March 19] expansion is more than just bricks and mortar. It represents something far greater —it represents a commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of every single person in Iron County and beyond,” said Darin Adams, chief of the Cedar City Police Department.
“Whether it’s responding to a serious accident, assisting a victim of violence, bringing in someone experiencing a medical crisis, or obtaining a medical clearance—our first responders rely on this hospital. They know that when seconds
count, Intermountain Cedar City Hospital delivers,” said Adams.
This is the first major expansion for Intermountain Cedar City Hospital since 2006 and is part of the hospital's commitment to provide healthcare close to home for area residents.
As part of the expansion, the emergency department will add nine new rooms, including three additional behavioral rooms, another trauma room, a room with bariatric capabilities, and additional exam rooms.
"We’re seeing increased volumes and increased sickness in our hospital, and these additional rooms will allow us to more comfortably care for these patients,” said Robinett.
Intermountain Health caregivers attended the event, alongside community members.
Construction has already begun, and the expansion is expected to be completed in early 2026 by Jacobsen Construction.
—Cedar City Hospital
Public Comments:
The Bureau of Land Management’s Vernal Field Office opened a 30-day public scoping period on March 3, 2025, to receive public input on a proposal to re-open a portion of the Taylor Flat Airstrip. The comment period ends April 3, 2025.
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Scenic River corridor and the Browns Park ACEC.
The proposal would allow public aviation use of the dirt airstrip.
Public scoping helps the BLM identify potential issues and concerns related to the proposal. The BLM will analyze public input and consider potential environmental and resource
impacts before making a decision.
Maps, project details, and instructions on how to submit comments are available on the BLM National NEPA Register at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact the BLM Price Field Office at (435) 636-3600.
—Bureau of Land Management
Courtesy Intermountain Cedar City Hospital
Wills, Trusts, and More
When Big Money is on the Line, Family Doesn’t Always Come First
You have just gone through the terrible heartache of losing a close family member. You begin working with the family to wrap up the estate of the decedent when you find out this his will was changed just a few months prior to his passing, eliminating all family from an inheritance except for one family member who happened to be caring for the decedent just prior to his passing.
The now-sole beneficiary under the will or trust claims that the decedent did this as repayment for the care received in his final days, but that does not seem consistent with what you believed the decedent wished.
Unfortunately, this scenario, and some with even more deviant facts, occur more often than one
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might think. However, the beneficiaries that have been wrongfully excluded from an inheritance are not without recourse.
There are a variety of ways to challenge a will or trust, including a claim that it was procured by undue influence or that the testator lacked capacity. Most individuals desiring to challenge a will or trust may think that such action would be prohibitively expensive and choose to walk away from what is rightfully theirs.
The Law Office of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead has vast experience in trust and probate litigation and often agrees to take these types of cases on a contingency-fee basis. This
means that our clients only pay our firm a fee if we are able to successfully recover a portion of the estate on their behalf.
It is never desirable to have conflicts with family members.
It is a terrible to engage in litigation within a family.
However, with skilled representation, it is possible to often resolve the conflicts through settlement negotiations and mediation.
In the end, visiting and discussing concerns about unusual estate distribution provisions, with an experienced estate planning attorney, is worth the consultation. The peace of mind of knowing you have addressed the situation is critical.
NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES.
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by Lynn Griffin
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Funeral
As a singer, I sing at many funerals, and I was recently asked by a funeral director to play and sing at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery out in the country. As I was not familiar with the area, I got lost.
I finally arrived an hour late and saw that the funeral guy had evidently gone, and the hearse was nowhere in sight. There were only the diggers and crew left, and they were eating lunch. I felt badly and apologized to the men for being late. I went to the side of the grave and looked down, and the vault lid was already in place. I didn’t know what else to do, so I started to play. The workers put down their lunches and began to gather around. I played out my heart and soul for this man with no family and friends. I sang like I’ve never played before for this homeless man.
As I sang and played “Amazing Grace,” the workers began to weep. They wept, I wept, we all wept together. When I finished, I packed up my keyboard and started for my car. Though my head hung low, my heart was full.
As I opened the door to my car, I heard one of the workers say, “I’ve never seen nothin’ like that before, and I’ve been putting in septic tanks for twenty years.”
THEME: Former Rulers
ACROSS
1. London native, e.g.
5. Major news network, acr.
8. Elect democratically
12. Dharma teacher
13. *Henry ____, a serial husband
Mosaic artist
Cracked open
Between ids and super-egos
17. More unfriendly
18. *Babylonian ruler, code creator 20. Minute bit 21. Cavern or cave
22. Not amateur 23. Sapodilla tree gum
26. *Akhenaton or Tutankhamun
30. Be bedridden
31. a.k.a. crown vetch
34. *Viracocha, the eighth Sapa ____ of Kingdom of Cusco
35. Like some peppers
37. ____-been
38. Trots and canters
39. And others, for short
40. Shred of clothing
42. Aptitude test, acr.
43. a.k.a. sodium carbonate
45. In ignoble manner
47. One behind plate, for short
48. Patrick Swayze/ Demi Moore movie
50. George Lucas' warrior-monk
52. *Egypt's famous queen
56. Capital of Tunisia
57. Military status
58. "High" time
River in India
Rainbows, e.g.
Al Capone, e.g.
Difficult situation
Sheep-ish
A young blonde girl was getting fed up with being labelled as a dizzy, dumb blonde, so she had her hair dyed.
She was out walking down a lane in the country and came across a farmer leaning on a gate, the field was full of sheep.
"My goodness! That's a lot of sheep! If I can guess exactly how many there are, can I have one?"
"Be my guest," said the farmer.
She looked thoughtful, and after a couple of minutes, she announced, "234!"
"Well, that's uncanny, amazing! Absolutely correct! Well, go on and get one then."
She climbed over the gate into the field, and after a few minutes of chasing around the field, she had caught one and had it under her arm, triumphant.
The farmer said, "If I can guess what color hair you used to have, can I get my dog back?"
Striped stinger
Biblical paradise
Ho-hum
Indian royal
Mosque V.I.P.
*Second-longest reining British monarch
Spaghetti aglio and
Do like bees?
Go wrong
Obituaries
Kevin Dix Eldredge
PANGUITCH / CEDAR CITY - Kevin Dix Eldredge, 66, passed away at his home in Cedar City, Utah, early in the morning Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born October 12, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gordon Eldredge and Deanne Asay. Recently Kevin had spent some much beloved time serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo, Illinois. Kevin loved to spend time in the temple and worked in the baptistery there. He also served in the Cedar City, Utah temple, the St. George, Utah temple, the Bismark, North Dakota temple and the Denver, Colorado temple.
Earlier in life, Kevin graduated from Union High School lettering in many sports then served an LDS mission in the Netherlands. On return, he met and married a beautiful dark-haired girl, Verna Ann “Annie” Trujillo. They were married and sealed for all eternity in the Salt Lake City, Utah temple April 18, 1980.
Kevin was talented in many things including archery. He spent time teaching youth, participating in and coaching tournaments at the national and world level. He also used his bow to hunt. He loved spending time in the mountains.
Kevin started out young delivering propane and eventually became an expert on all things propane. Kevin also spent time officiating many sports at different levels.
He took great pride in and looked forward to supporting each of his grandkids in their extra-curricular and sports activities, where he cheered for them and offered words of encouragement and wisdom.
He was witty and charming and could maybe even claim the title for the king of dad jokes. He always lent a helping hand and had a treat for the kids at church and pretty much everywhere he went. He will surely be missed beyond measure.
Kevin is survived by his wife and sweetheart, Annie Eldredge; his 5 children, Ashli (Tom) Muth, Joelann (Mike) Johnson, Kelci (AJ) Johnson, Landon Eldredge, Shaela (Rawley) Burningham; his siblings, Cameron (Denise) Eldredge, Kelly (Mike) Robb, Karmin Eldredge; 20 beloved grandchildren and many extended family members and cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Cory Dee Eldredge.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Panguitch Stake Center (550 S. 100 W. Panguitch, Utah 84759) at 1:00 p.m. Viewings were held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Monday, March 24, 2025 from 11:00-12:30 p.m. at the Panguitch Stake Center. Interment was in the Panguitch City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. To view the livestream of the funeral service and share online condolences, please visit www.mortuary.org.
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Most Likely Medicaid Cuts Would Hit Rural Areas the Hardest
Utah among the states with trigger laws that would automatically end Medicaid expansion if the feds reduce their share by
U.S. - Working-age adults who live in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be covered by Medicaid than their counterparts in cities, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking to make deep cuts to the health care program.
About seventy-two million people—nearly one in five people in the United States—are enrolled in Medicaid, which provides health care coverage to low-income and disabled people and is jointly funded by the federal government and the states. Black, Hispanic and Native people are disproportionately represented on the rolls, and more than half of Medicaid recipients are people of color.
Nationwide, 18.3% of adults who are between the ages of 19 and 64 and live in small towns and rural areas are enrolled, compared with 16.3% in metro areas, according to a recent analysis by the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University.
In fifteen states, at least a fifth of working-age adults in small towns and rural areas are covered by Medicaid, and in two of those states—Arizona and New York—more than a third are. Eight of the fifteen states voted for President Donald Trump.
Twenty-six Republicans in the U.S. House represent districts where Medicaid covers more than 30% of the population, according to a recent analysis by The New York Times Many of those districts have significant rural populations, including House Speaker Mike Johnson’s 4th Congressional District in Louisiana.
Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao of California, whose Central Valley district is more than twothirds Hispanic and where 68% of the residents are enrolled in Medicaid, has spoken out against potential cuts.
“I’ve heard from countless constituents who tell me the only way
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they can afford health care is through programs like Medicaid, and I will not support a final reconciliation bill that risks leaving them behind,” Valadao said to House members in a recent floor speech.
U.S. House Republicans are trying to reduce the federal budget by $2 trillion as they seek $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. GOP leaders have directed the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid and Medicare, to find $880 billion in savings.
Trump has ruled out cuts to Medicare, which covers older adults. That leaves Medicaid as the only other program big enough to provide the needed savings—and the Medicaid recipients most likely to be in the crosshairs are working-age adults. But targeting that population would have a disproportionate impact on small towns and rural areas, which are reliably Republican. Furthermore, hospitals and other health care providers in rural communities are heavily reliant on Medicaid. Many rural hospitals are struggling, and nearly two-hundred have closed or significantly scaled back their services in the past two decades.
Before the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, there were far fewer working-age adults on the Medicaid rolls: The program mostly covered children and their caregivers, people with disabilities and pregnant women. But under the ACA, states are allowed to expand Medicaid to cover adults making up to 138% of the federal poverty level—about $21,000 a year for a single person. As an inducement to expand, the federal government covers 90% of the costs—a greater share than what the feds pay for the traditional Medicaid population.
Last year, there were about 21.3 million people who received coverage
through Medicaid expansion.
One GOP cost-saving idea is to reduce the federal match for that population to what the feds give states for the traditional Medicaid population, which ranges from 50% for the wealthiest states to 77% for the poorest ones. That would reduce federal spending by $626 billion over a tenyear period, according to a recent analysis by KFF, a health research group.
Nine states—Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah and Virginia—have so-called trigger laws that would automatically end Medicaid expansion if the feds reduce their share. Three other states—Idaho, Iowa and New Mexico—would require other cost-saving steps.
“States will not be able to cover those shortfalls,” said Jennifer Driver, senior director of reproductive rights at the State Innovation Exchange, a left-leaning nonprofit that advocates on state legislative issues. “It’s not cutting costs. It is putting people in real danger.” Studies have shown that Medicaid expansion has improved health care for a range of issues, including family planning, HIV care and prevention, and postpartum health care.
Another idea is to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work. That would affect an average of 15 million enrollees each year, and 1.5 million would lose eligibility for federal funding, resulting in federal savings of about $109 billion over 10 years.
In heavily rural North Carolina, which has a trigger law, there are about 3 million people on Medicaid, and 640,000 of them are eligible under the state’s expansion program. About 231,000 of the expansion enrollees live in rural counties. Black residents make up about 36% of new enrollees under the
state’s eligibility expansion, but only about 22% of the state’s population.
Brandy Harrell, chief of staff at the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation, an advocacy group based in Cary, North Carolina, that focuses on rural issues, said the proposed Medicaid cuts would “deepen the existing disparities” between white people and Black people and urban and rural residents.
“It would have a profound effect on working families by reducing access to essential health care, increasing financial strain and jeopardizing children’s health,” Harrell said. “Cuts could lead to more medical debt, and also poorer health outcomes for our state.”
Two of the North Carolina lawmakers with about 30% of their constituents on Medicaid, U.S. Reps. Virginia Foxx and Greg Murphy, represent heavily rural districts in western and coastal North Carolina, respectively.
Foxx has supported GOP budget priorities in social media posts. Murphy, a physician and cochair of the GOP Doctors Caucus in the House, has focused his statements on taking care of what he says is abuse and fraud in the Medicaid system.
But North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein sent a letter to U.S. House and Senate leaders of both parties, saying the state’s rural communities disproportionately rely on Medicaid and that cuts would upend an already fragile landscape for rural hospitals in the state.
“The damage to North Carolina’s health care system, particularly rural hospitals and providers, would be devastating, not to mention to people who can no longer afford to access health care,” Stein wrote.
In Nebraska, 27% of residents live in rural areas, and state lawmakers are already scrambling to make up for reduced federal Medicaid funding.
Dr. Alex Dworak, a family medicine physician who works at an Omaha health clinic that serves low-income and uninsured people, said a dearth of health care options in rural Nebraska already hurts residents. He has one patient who drives up to three hours from his rural community to the clinic.
“It wouldn’t be just bad for marginalized communities, but it would be worse for marginalized communities—because things were already worse for them,” Dworak said of proposed Medicaid cuts. “It will be an utter disaster.”
Stateline reporter
Nada Hassanein and Stateline’s Barbara Barrett contributed to this report.
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March 13, 2025.
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com
We are leaving for San Diego in the morning, but I have some really great news. Maybe, it is great because I am a really old firefighter. Panguitch has a new fire engine. Fire Chief Dave Dodds has been working on this project for the last three years, and it is finally here. It is a beauty and has all of the latest equipment on it. It can carry six firefighters in the cab. The engines that I drove probably would be in a museum, at least compared to this one.
It seemed like yesterday that we got our last new engine. It came from the Salt Lake City Olympics, and that was twentyfive years ago in 2001. A lot of people that do not know anything about the fire service will complain about the cost. The engine from the Olympics was a bargain at $100,000, and people complained about that cost. Dave was able to get a 50% grant for
the engine, and it is really needed. In the real world of firefighting, an engine that is twenty years old is put into reserve status, to be used when another engine has a problem. At twentyfive years old, they are sold or given away. Our engine, which was from 1994 and thirty years old, was given to a small town. If this engine saves only one of the new homes being built, it will pay for itself.
We had the same people complaining about the fire station, and it should have been made of tin, and it would have only cost half as much. That station was built back in 1998, and it looks like it was just done.
I understand that the city is planning to have an open house at the station, sometime in April or May.
March Madness has already started, and Utah has two teams, BYU and Utah State, playing on the men's side. Utah State lost in the first game, but BYU is
Obituaries
Craig Twitchell
still alive with a first round win. On the women’s side, we have one team there. It is Utah, and they will start this weekend. Sixty-four teams start, and by playing twice a week, the tournament is over in three weeks.
My favorite is the NBA, and the Lakers have been playing well since LeBron James turned forty, winning eighteen out of twenty-one games. But LeBron is hurt, and the team is not doing so well. There are only fourteen games left in the season before the second season starts.
I believe that spring break will be held before Easter this year, but the Easter egg hunt will still be on the day before Easter.
Spring is here, and the weather people say that it will be nice during the time we are away. So get out and do some walking, or just enjoy the outdoors and daylight saving time.
Mack O.
CENTERVILLE - Craig Tyler Twitchell, 76, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Centerville, Utah, after battling cancer and other health issues. He was born February 19, 1949, in Panguitch, Utah, to Vaughn Tyler Twitchell and Mae Arjean Goulding Twitchell.
Craig grew up in Cannonville, Utah. He excelled at basketball and track for Bryce Valley High School and was described as a “heartthrob” by many girls who attended high school with him.
Craig married Christy Marble in 1971, and they had four children. They later divorced. He was married to Sherrie Hernandez in 1987 until her passing in 1996. He adopted one daughter and had three step-children.
Craig loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, dutch-ovening, and looking for arrowheads. He loved wood working and made beautiful furniture and creations. He was a huge Utah Jazz fan and rarely missed a game. He loved watching Westerns and "M*A*S*H" and listening to classic rock, and laughing at Smothers Brothers routines. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson and enjoyed going for long drives on dirt roads in his Jeep or side by side.
Craig was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He drove semi truck for several companies and has logged over one million miles. He also served as a Utah Highway Patrolman for nearly 20 years in Kane County, Garfield County, and Beaver County. He was very proud of his military and law enforcement service. He made a lasting impact on the people of the communities he served.
Craig is survived by his children, Tiffany Twitchell-Smith (Kyle Smith), April Harwood (Allen Harwood), Vincent Twitchell, Lucas Twitchell, and Sherron Sawyer (Wayne Sawyer); his siblings, Ronald Twitchell (Leah), Douglas Twitchell (Tammy), Arjean Ivie (Stewart), and Lori Munford (Karl). He has 18 grandchildren and 29 great- grandchildren.
Craig was preceded in death by his father, Vaughn Twitchell, his mother Mae Twitchell, his brother Ross Twitchell, and his second wife, Sherrie Hernandez.
Funeral Services was held March 22, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Cannonville Ward chapel. The viewing was held at the church prior to services from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Burial was in the Cannonville Cemetery with military honors.
OGDEN - Over the St. Patrick's Day weekend, Panguitch High School celebrated yet another state title, though this title would not be in athletics, an area for which they are well-known, but in 1A
Debate—the UHSAA 1A
Debate State Tournament was held March 14th and 15th at Ogden High School. Upon the team's return to town, they were greeted with a lively parade featuring flashing lights and blaring sirens, which is the traditional manner reserved for state title winners in Panguitch.
The Panguitch Debate team is coached by Jemma Carter, and this is her first win as the new coach. "The state tournament was not only a great team-building opportunity, but the students had to work for the win," said Carter. "Celebrating my first win as a new coach with these students is something I will never forget. This year, we were able to go to new tournaments. We raised money locally and couldn't have done it without local support, especially from Garfield County."
The level of motivation and commitment required to excel in Speech and Debate is extensive. These students craft their cases, memorize their speeches, study Congressional legislation, develop arguments on current events and issues, and engage in much more. Coach Carter continued, "To prepare for the event, these students came to practices, met with their teammates, and did everything in between. Many of these students are also athletes, dancers, and involved in other clubs. They truly have to work to be competitive in this club."
2025 1A Speech and Debate Awards
Speech: Congress: Gold: Shaylie Pollock (BVHS), Silver: Thomas Dodds (PHS), Bronze: Payton Stewart (PHS) and Orin Hughes (PHS)
Extemporane -
ous: Gold: Carina Word (BVHS), Silver: Eli Beesley (BVHS), Bronze: Leighton Finch (PHS)
Debate: LD: Gold: Hailey Yardley (PHS), Silver: Miguel Valenzuela (PHS), Bronze: Grace Tebbs (PHS) and Korver Duckwitz (THS)
PF: Gold: Thomas Dodds (PHS) and Orin Hughes (PHS), Silver: Zaren Roberts and Eli Beesley (BVHS), Bronze: Annie Yardley & Caleb Cox (PHS) and Jonathan Platt
& Chris Beesley (BVHS) SPAR: Gold: Lucy
and Jackson Wright (PHS)
Team Scores:
First: Panguitch High School (85)
Second: Bryce Valley High (61)
Tabiona High (25)
Altamont High (8)
GCSD Congratulates Curtis Barney on Hall of Fame Induction
GARFIELD CO.Garfield County School District proudly recognizes and congratulates Curtis Barney on his well-deserved induction into the Coaches Hall of Fame. A pillar of the Panguitch community, Curtis’ decades-long dedication to education, athletics, and youth development has left an indelible mark on generations of students and athletes.
A 1980 graduate of Panguitch High School, Curtis returned to his beloved hometown in 1987 to fulfill his dream of coaching. Over a thirtythree-year career at Panguitch High, he not only coached cross country, volleyball, and JV basketball but found his true calling in 1991 when he became the head coach of the girls’ basketball team—a
position he held for twenty-eight remarkable years.
Under Curtis’ leadership, the Panguitch Bobcats reached historic heights, earning a Utah state record of twelve state championships, five runner-up finishes, and an incredible five consecutive titles from 1999 to 2003. From 2013 to 2016, his team achieved a sixty-fourgame winning streak—a testament to his coaching excellence. By his retirement in 2020, Curtis had
amassed four hundred and eighty-five career victories and numerous accolades, including multiple state and regional Coach of the Year awards, and national recognition from the National Federation of High Schools.
More than a coach, Curtis was a mentor and role model, fostering lasting relationships with his players—including his two daughters. His contributions to education extended beyond the court as a business teacher, Adult Education Director, Transportation Director, and currently as a dedicated member of the Garfield County School Board.
Curtis and his late wife, Cindy, raised four children—Amanda, Tyler, Brady, and Chelsie—and he now treasures the time spent teaching and coaching his grandchildren in the game he loves. Curtis continues to live and “bleed blue” in Panguitch, Utah, a town made better by his unwavering commitment.
The Garfield County School District celebrates Curtis Barney’s induction into the Hall of Fame and thanks him for his enduring legacy of excellence, leadership, and service.
—Garfield County School District
Dept. of Education Cuts Could Spell Trouble for UT's Older Student Loan Borrowers
by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection
UTAH - Policy analysts have been sounding the alarm about the Department of Education's ability to reach and engage with low-income, disadvantaged and older student loan borrowers in Utah and around the country.
With massive layoffs at the agency and the sunsetting of the Biden administration's income-driven repayment plan, those efforts will only get harder.
Sarah Sattelmeyer, education, opportunity and mobility project director for the progressive think tank New America, said the department recently closed applications for all income-driven repayment plans and has left borrowers looking for answers and resources.
"Right now, there are a lot of things going on in terms of slashing federal workers, slashing contracts, sort of rethinking and pulling money out of programs," Sattelmeyer pointed out. "It is hard to serve people when you cut staff and resources in a system that is already underfunded."
Biden's Saving for a Valuable Education plan, which offered millions of borrowers lower monthly payments and a shorter timeline for repayment is among the programs stuck in limbo. President Donald Trump has expressed disdain for the plan and is unlikely to extend it. A report by New America found the current situation can be
especially unsettling for borrowers 60 and older, who are often caregivers for family members.
Tia Caldwell, a former analyst for New America, said when older borrowers are approaching retirement age and are still having to repay their college debt, it can mean tough choices between paying their loans or covering everyday essentials. She noted if borrowers do fall behind on their loans, the government can garnish their wages and even withhold some of their Social Security benefits.
"This affects more than just the individual, because they are very embedded with their community," Caldwell explained. "We see that it looks like around 85% of older borrowers have children, and so, of course, if your parent is losing their tax refunds or having their Social Security garnished, that is going to affect you, too."
Caldwell added older borrowers are parents, caregivers and supportive members of their communities. She and others at New America are calling on the federal government to streamline the process for loan forgiveness when higher-ed institutions close or borrowers become disabled. They also encouraged the government to keep incomedriven repayment plans and limit harsh penalties for those who default.
Courtesy Jemma Carter
Panguitch High School won the UHSAA 1A Debate State Tournament, which was held March 14th and 15th at Ogden High School.
Turnbow (THS), Silver: Kadee Harland (PHS), Bronze: Luis Corrales (BVHS)
Courtesy Garfield County School District
Garfield County School District proudly recognizes and congratulates Curtis Barney on his well-deserved induction into the Coaches Hall of Fame.
Give Wayne County:
Between March 27th and April 5th, five local non-profit organizations serving the Wayne County, Utah, area will participate in the annual social media Give Wayne County campaign to raise money for the important work that they do to support the people and animals of this area.
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perform for the public. On the third Friday of each month, Capitol Reef Open Mic welcomes performers of all abilities and ages to share community spirit through music and spoken word. At the historic Teasdale Cultural Hall, open mic nights are free to the public and performers. Come share a song or poem, a few jokes, or a story. Or simply enjoy the abundance of talent in our neighborhood. www.CapitolReefOpenMic.org.
New Horizons Crisis Center provides services to primary and secondary
victims of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault in Sevier and Wayne County. Due to lack of other resources in our area, New Horizons Crisis Center also provides services to victims of other crimes and some homeless services. https://centralutahcrisisintervention.org/.
Torrey Dark Skies works to protect the Torrey dark skies for the present and future generations. Torrey Dark Skies advocates and educates on dark sky issues and provides community support for dark sky related events. Several times per year, it hosts Star Parties for local community members and visitors com-
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NOTICE TO WATER USERS
ing to visit the beautiful Capitol Reef National Park. https://www.TorreyDarkSkies.org/.
Teasdale Historical Society exists to protect and preserve the history, culture and heritage of Teasdale. The society is currently working to stabilize and preserve the century-old Rock Hall and restoring it to historic use for all current and former residents of Teasdale and Wayne County.
Check out the social media pages of your favorite charities listed here to support the amazing work they do for this special place we call home.
—Give Wayne County
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
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. 23, 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)
97-78 (a52795): Melvin and Judy Brooks propose(s) using 166 ac-ft. from groundwater (0.8 mi NE of Escalante) for IRRIGATION.
61-3539 (a52799): Family Trust of The George R. Aiken Jr. and Donna M. Aiken Revocable Trust propose(s) using 3 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles SE of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION.
EXTENSION(S)
61-1396 (a30039): Bristlecone Water Improvement District is/are filing an extension for 0.0277 cfs OR 4.46 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 miles NW of Ruby`s Inn) for MUNICIPAL: In Bristlecone Water Improvement District.
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5559 (A84588): Capitol Reef Retreat, LLC propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (9 miles west of Hanksville) for IRRIGATION; RECREATION: 5 campsites (60 gpd/person x 5 persons/site for 275 days).
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
95-5532 (a52806): Fish Creek Retreat, LLC propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles northwest of Grover) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.
95-5411 (a52837): Samuel S. Alexander propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles south of Torrey) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 27 and APRIL 3, 2025 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WAYNE COUNTY DOCUMENT 00 11 13
WAYNE COUNTY, 18 SOUTH MAIN, PO BOX 189, LOA, UTAH 84747
General Notice: Wayne County (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: 2025 Pavement Preservation
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in the Commission Chambers of the Wayne County Courthouse located at 18 South Main, PO Box 189, Loa, Utah 84747, until Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00 am local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: Micro-surface of specified roads within Wayne County. Bids will be received for a single contract.
Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $300,000. The Project has an expected duration of 45 days.
Obtaining Bidding Documents:
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated websites: https://utah.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
The designated websites will be updated with addenda, plan holders list, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. Official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated websites.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc., 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays or may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated websites and the Issuing Office.
Questions shall be submitted by email to Micklane Farmer at micklane.f@jonesanddemille.com by 5:00 PM on April 16, 2025.
Pre-bid Conference:
A pre-bid conference will not be held.
Instructions to Bidders:
For further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The Owner may reject any or all bids submitted.
Issued by:
Owner: Wayne County
By: Dennis Blackburn
Title: Wayne County Commissioner
Date: 3/26/2025
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
Health Assessments:
When we do capture work, we make a concerted effort to minimize chase times and to keep all capture-related stress to a minimum. It’s a short one-time event for those animaIs and doesn’t have the same impacts as repeated disturbances that cause them to use up important fat reserves. The information our biologists get from capturing a relatively small sample of deer provides very valuable data that is used to manage the entire deer population.
—Kent Hersey, DWR Big Game Projects Coordinator
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PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY
The captures typically take place between November and March, when the animals have migrated to lower elevations and are easier to locate. Another reason the captures take place during the winter is because big game animals have a hard time regulating their body temperatures, and the cool weather helps them recover more quickly. The animals are typically caught by a helicopter crew that uses a net gun, and then the animals are later safely released after the health testing.
“When we do capture work, we make a concerted effort to minimize chase times and to keep all capture-related stress to a minimum,” DWR Big Game Projects Coordinator Kent Hersey said. “It’s a short one-time event for those animaIs and doesn’t have the same impacts as repeated disturbances that cause them to use up important fat reserves. The information our biologists get from capturing a relatively small sample of deer provides very valuable data that is used to manage the entire deer population.”
The big game animals captured during this research work include deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bison and pronghorn. During the 2024-25 winter, the following animals were captured, assessed and released:
• Bighorn sheep: 107
• Deer: 1,130 Elk: 195
• Moose: 52 Mountain goats: 54
• Pronghorn: 363
During captures in November and December, DWR biologists collect crucial data and analyze it.
This includes:
Measuring body fat and overall nutritional condition entering winter
• Sampling and testing for disease
During captures in March, the following research is conducted:
• Measuring body fat and overall nutritional condition exiting winter
• Checking pregnancy rates in doe deer
• Inserting transmitters into pregnant deer that alert biologists when a fawn is born so researchers can locate the newborn fawn and assess health, survival rates and cause of death (if the fawn doesn’t survive)
Included in this year’s capture efforts, the DWR captured 310 pronghorn from the robust herd on Parker Mountain in Wayne
County and relocated the animals to other parts of northern, southeastern and southern Utah to help bolster the populations in those areas. It was the first time these pronghorn translocation efforts had taken place since 2014.
“We have been conducting these captures and collecting data for over a decade in Utah,” Hersey said. “We have learned a lot about deer and other big game animals during that time, which in turn, has informed our management decisions. The amount of body fat a deer has going into winter influences how well they survive the winter. The amount of body fat a female deer has coming out of winter can impact the weight of the fawn at birth and how fast the newborn fawn grows. Those things in turn help the overall population.”
During this year’s captures, adult deer across the state were in average to
above-average nutritional condition, overall. Although adult condition wasn’t ideal, six-month old fawn weights were very good, with several fawns born in December weighing over 100 pounds. These numbers, combined with the relatively mild winter, have resulted in high adult and fawn survival to date. In March, 245 deer were caught on six different hunting units across the state and most of the animals were in good condition. The does that were captured had a high pregnancy rate of 84%.
“We use the data from the health assessments— and also the data on where big game animals migrate each summer and winter— to implement habitat projects to improve winter and summer feeding ranges for big game across the state,” Hersey said. “These data are also used to determine how and when we hunt animals and to help determine rec-
ommended big game permit numbers for each hunt. ”
The migration data from the GPS collaring efforts is also used as part of the Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative. This program was founded in 2017 to better track and study the migration patterns of different wildlife and fish species in the state and to help them make those important journeys.
“The GPS collars provide crucial data that informs planning for sustainable land use, transportation, energy, residential and commercial development, recreation and habitat improvement in a variety of areas across the state,” DWR Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative Coordinator Makeda Hanson said. “One component of that is incorporating wildlife crossing structures on the landscape to assist in wildlife migration.”
—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
BIFF: This year’s BIFF should reach customary lows of marginal taste and beyond. BIFF is 'Where Good Things Happen to Bad Movies' and Elvis films will test the limits of bad taste.
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agree that Elvis was often not served well by empty scripts and various overtones. There has been a lot of discussion on which films to include. People are encouraged to email BIFF2025@yahoo.com with suggestions.
The Wayne County Commission will consider an Amended Ordinance titled, “An Ordinance for the Purpose of Regulating Short-Term Rental Property and the Use of Real Property for Short-Term Rentals” at the regularly scheduled Commission Meeting on April 7, 2025. The proposed amendment is Section VII. Fire Protection. All short-term rental property (including short- term rentals that consist of a portion of a singlefamily residence) shall agree to allow fire inspections every three (3) years to ensure compliance with fire safety standards. Furthermore licenses shall not be issued or renewable until such time as an inspection is completed and signed off by the appropriate authority.
A copy of the complete Ordinance is available for review at the County Clerk/Auditor’s office at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 20 & 27, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WAYNE COUNTY, UTAH SECTION 00 11 13
WAYNE COUNTY
EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING
GENERAL NOTICE
Wayne County, UT
(Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wayne County Emergency Services Building Project# 13558
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on April 16th at 2:00 PM via QuestCDN online bidding network. The Project includes the following Work:
This project involves the construction of an 18,000 SF Type VB metal building and interior finishes tailored for emergency service operations and office space. The scope includes comprehensive site improvements such as grading, paving, utilities, ADA-compliant access, and landscaping enhancements. All work will comply with ADA guidelines, building codes, and local regulations, ensuring a safe, functional, and aesthetically appealing facility that meets long-term operational needs.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://www.ensignutah.com/bid-access/ or www.questcdn.com (#9592843)
Saturday morning.
—Marci Milligan, Entrada Institute President stated, "This year’s BIFF should reach customary lows of marginal taste and beyond. BIFF is 'Where Good Things Happen to Bad Movies' and Elvis films will test the limits of bad taste."
The BIFF dive into the celebration of "B" movies continues. Marci Milligan, Entrada Institute President,
An Elvis "super fan" is scheduled to be the BIFF "special guest." Insights and tidbits will be plentiful. This "super fan" will be part of pre-film shenanigans each night and be featured at the BIFF forum
Classic Conversation:
BIFF is a program of the Entrada Institute and is sponsored by The Old House at Center and Main, Etta Place Cidery and Tap Room, and the Bicknell Theater.
In the usual tradition, tickets go on sale April 1, 2025, at www.entradainstitute.org and will get snapped up quickly.
—Bicknell International Film Festival
Zimmerman will engage in conversation with Don Gomes at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street, in Torrey, Utah, on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m.
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with what persuades decision makers, was kindled then. As a young litigator in Los Angeles, he worked for a large law firm until 1976, when he returned to Utah to teach law briefly. He served as part-time special counsel to Utah’s Governor, had a litigation law practice, and served as a Justice and then Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court. In 2000, he returned to law practice as a partner in a multistate firm. He started Utah's first appellate boutique in 2011 and continues in the active practice of law. Zimmerman came to
Zen relatively late, first attending a class in early 1997. He has become a nationally recognized teacher of meditation and mindfulness for the legal profession. You may be acquainted with Zimmerman’s work at the Two Arrows Zendo or the breadth of his professional work, but did you know… "Classic Conversations" are produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice-president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes’ skill as an interviewer is based on the twenty-five years that he spent as an award-winning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas.
The Entrada Institute’s "Classic Conversations" continue again in 2025, with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi being the featured guest on April 3.
To attend this program, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” select this event, choose “Event
Registration,” and “Register.” Events are also livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook, and you do not need to register to attend the livestream event. —Entrada Institute
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying 225 North 100 East Richfield, Utah 84701
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Ensign Engineering and Land Surveying.
Pre-bid Conference
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on April 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the project site located at 595 SOUTH 350 EAST, Bicknell, UT Bidders are highly encouraged to attend non-mandatory pre-bid conference.
Questions
All questions should be directed in writing to Brennan Rees at brees@ensignutah.com or via quest CDN. In interest of a fair bidding process, verbal questions will not be accepted. The last day for questions shall be April 11th at 5:00 PM. Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Wayne County
By: Dennis Blackburn
Title: Commission Chair
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 20 & 27 and APRIL 3, 2025
ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS
HATCH TOWN
The Town of Hatch is now accepting sealed bids for the LEASE of 22.5 shares of irrigation water out of the lower half of the lower ditch from the Hatch Irrigation Company. The LEASE time will be for a period of five years. Minimum bid is $2,000. The bid must also cover the yearly assessment fee. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Hatch Town office drop box until Thursday, April 3, 2025 or can be mailed to PO Box 625, Hatch, Utah 84735. The successful bidder will have 48 hours to complete the transaction. Cash or certified checks will be accepted. For further information, please contact the Hatch Town Office at 435-735-4364.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 27, 2025
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Promise Rock: This land is part of who we are. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. We can’t afford to lose it. —resident and commentator at a public meeting at the Cannonville Town Council meeting room on March 15
public school system. Unlike federally protected lands, these parcels are intended to be sold or leased for development. Last year, SITLA issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the Promise Rock parcel. Among the submissions was a proposal from developer Derek Klein, originally from Utah, and Athens-based architect Ria Vogiatzi. They say they want to create something that honors Promise Rock and its surroundings.
Many residents are worried about losing a piece of their heritage and how a development could change the physical character of a spot to which they have deep emotional ties.
Meeting Highlights
Cannonville Mayor Bill Scoffield opened the meeting by urging attendees to listen with an open mind. "This is not something that happened yesterday, and it probably won't come to fruition for another few years," he said. "But there are lots of things to be considered, and I know it's a very, very emotional, very, very passionate thing that we're dealing with here."
Garfield County Commissioner David Tebbs, seated up front, reassured the crowd that their concerns mattered. "We will represent you and your issues wholeheartedly," he said, "but we will not break the law." He pointed out that develop-
ment projects like this help fund roads, schools, and public services and reminded residents that if a project meets legal requirements, it can move forward, even if people oppose it.
Developer’s Vision Klein introduced himself by highlighting his Utah roots and background in hospitality and architecture. He said he has travelled all over the world and played a key role in transforming Tulum, Mexico, into a global destination. (One result of Tulum’s transformation is a volley of recent stories about how it has been “ruined” by “eco-chaos” and “boho” tourism, and is now a “mecca for jet-setting millennials.”)
Klein founded the high-end Gitano Restaurant and Casa Pueblo Hotels, which he says focus on blending with natural surroundings. "This is a fullcircle moment for me coming back to Utah," Klein said, emphasizing that the proposal was designed with sensitivity to the area he holds dear. "We create destinations that honor their landscapes and cultures." He assured the crowd that the project would allow public access and that Promise Rock would not be disturbed.
Klein then turned the time over to the architect Ria Vogiatzi. Vogiatzi is originally from a small island in northern Greece and has spent the last 20 years leading Elastic Architects, a firm specializing in luxury resorts and high-
end hospitality projects for brands like Aman Resorts and Four Seasons.
She detailed the design plans, describing them as a balance between development, conservation, and community access. "This land has history, and we want to honor that," she said, explaining that the structures they would build would use natural materials and be integrated into the cliffs. The plan calls for development on only 3% of the land, leaving the rest as open space and trails. "We want to create a resort that isn’t even visible," she added.
The proposal includes a 33-key hotel, a spa, and possibly a farm-to-table restaurant, while keeping the area near Promise Rock open to the public with apple orchards, equestrian trails, and a community space featuring art workshops and a heritage center focused on Indigenous and Mormon pioneer history. She also assured residents that everything was still conceptual. "This is our vision, but nothing is final. It’s important to understand that we are still exploring ideas and listening to feedback."
Community Response
During the public comment period, concerns over preserving local heritage, environmental impact, infrastructure, and proposal transparency took center stage.
Impassioned Cannonville resident Roy Suggett questioned how develop-
many sick and crazy people in this world—please don’t welcome them into our neighborhoods."
Another resident expressed frustration, saying, "The last thing I want to see is a bunch of buildings where I love seeing the red rocks that make this place what it is. Look at the absurd domes that neighbor both sides of the proposed property. Not only is it not eye-appealing, it is not what we are in the small town of Utah. We live where we live for a reason. Don't take that away from us."
The frustration in the room was growing. “Who benefits from this?” one resident called out. “How much money from these land sales stays in Garfield County?”
Erler admitted she didn’t have exact numbers. “The funds go into a state trust that benefits schools across Utah,” she explained. “We don’t control how the money is distributed—that's handled at the state level.”
ers would mitigate water contamination, noting that the resort sits upslope from Henrieville Creek and the Paria River. "You didn’t mention how you’ll protect these water sources," he said. He highlighted the area's endangered species, including California condors, golden eagles, the Mexican spotted owl, the red-spotted toad, and the rare Kodachrome bladderpod plant. He asked if an environmental impact report would be conducted and who would oversee it.
Vogiatzi responded that sustainability was a priority and that a full environmental impact study would be conducted. “We are equally sensitive to these issues,” she said, noting her team’s experience with sustainable resort development and water conservation. But her response did little to quiet concerns.
Lifelong Bryce Valley
Baugh also questioned the impact on infrastructure, emergency services, and local schools. "How will this affect water, roads, EMS, and law enforcement? Baugh also challenged SITLA’s transparency, saying, "Everything we’ve seen so far has been kept quiet—they haven’t shown any interest in working with the community. It’s been their way or the highway. Can you provide a record of how much money from SITLA land sales actually comes back to Garfield County?"
Experienced retired architect Tony Devoude offered a different view: "From what I see, these developers won’t destroy Promise Rock. They’re going to work with us," he said, adding that if SITLA sells the land, it will happen one way or another, and the community should consider working with the current proposal.
David Dodds acknowledged the community’s concerns but pointed out a legal reality. "At some point, this land will be sold—whether today, in a year, or in 20 years," he said, emphasizing that the choice was not whether to sell, but what kind of development would take place.
Debating SITLA’s Role
SITLA representative Elise Erler defended the
resident Holly Baugh stood up holding a thick stack of papers. "I have over 350 signatures here in this folder—only 30 are from outside Garfield County," she said, explaining that a Google survey had also been conducted, asking locals whether they supported or opposed the land sale. She said she wanted to read some of the responses from concerned citizens. One resident wrote, "We love riding horses out there, reading the names on the rocks, and seeing how old they are. I would hate to see all that beauty destroyed for an elite resort that won’t benefit our community." Another worried about safety. "There are too
agency’s role. "Our job is to make money from the lands we manage," she said, clarifying that SITLA does not receive taxpayer funding. She explained that revenue from land sales goes into trust funds, which are managed by a different state agency. "We don’t control how the money is spent," she said.
Some residents questioned how much money from past SITLA land sales had directly helped Garfield County. "We’re not against development," one speaker said. "But we want to know how many of those dollars actually come back to our local schools and essential services."
When asked whether the land had to be sold, Erler confirmed, "Yes," but clarified that leasing was also an option. "It doesn’t cost anything to hold land, so why sell unless there’s a good monetary reason?"
What Comes Next?
Some asked whether the land could be transferred to Kodachrome Basin State Park instead. Park representative Brandon Baugh confirmed from his director that the park is open to purchasing the land but not at SITLA’s $21 million price tag. "That’s not what the state can afford, nor do I think the state should sell anything over fair market value," they said. If acquired, the land would remain largely untouched working with the community about what they want. RV parks or campgrounds wouldn’t be in their interest, mostly trails and public access.
As the meeting wrapped up, developers Klein and Vogiatzi defended their vision but acknowledged community concerns.
"I’m from Utah too, and I care deeply about this state and its beauty," Klein said, reiterating that the resort would have a light footprint, developing less than 3% of the land. "We don’t need to touch Promise Rock, but we are passionate about this area. If not here, maybe a different location." Vogiatzi reinforced that their proposal was meant to protect and provide public access, not develop Promise Rock itself. "What we’ve presented is an idea for discussion," she said. "If the answer is to leave Promise Rock untouched, then we won’t touch it."
Despite these assurances, the overwhelming sentiment in the room was opposition to the proposal. As SITLA moves forward with its decision, the fate of Promise Rock remains uncertain—but many in Garfield County made their stance clear: they don’t want it touched. "This land is part of who we are," said one resident. "Once it's gone, it's gone forever. We can’t afford to lose it."
Kathryn Chamberlain
Kathryn Chamberlain
Cannonville mayor Bill Scoffield presents—along with developer Derek Klein, Athens-based architect Ria Vogiatzi, and Garfield County Commissioner David Tebbs—at a public meeting on Saturday, March 15, at the Cannonville Town Council meeting room. The meeting was called to discuss the potential sale and development of 520 acres southeast of town, a parcel which includes Promise Rock and the Red Ledges.
Residents of Cannonville and the greater Garfield County community packed a public meeting on Saturday, March 15, at the Cannonville Town Council meeting room to discuss the potential sale and development of 520 acres southeast of town, a parcel which includes Promise Rock and the Red Ledges.
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Kathryn Chamberlain
Lifelong Bryce Valley resident Holly Baugh reads responses from concerned citizens regarding the potential sale and development of 520 acres southeast of Cannonville—a parcel which includes Promise Rock and the Red Ledges—at a public meeting on Saturday, March 15, at the Cannonville Town Council meeting room.
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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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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.
