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ECAF Captures the Magic Again
Issue #1689
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The Burger Barn Panguitch Lake Hosts Inaugural Oktoberfest Event by Jaynie Connor
Wayne County Commission by Kathryn Chamberlain
by Karen Munson
Oct. 5, 2026
ESCALANTE - From Sept.18-27, the Escalante Canyons Art Festival once again hosted artists from across the nation (as far away as Alaska and Florida) and the globe (the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Amsterdam, and New Zealand), offering workshops, on-site lessons in the Grand Staircase National Monument, vendors, and music. The competitions drew large crowds and highlighted beautiful renderings of this amazing landscape. This year’s featured artist was Kathy Price. She has learned to create without fear of judgment, societal pressure, or self-consciousness, and instead approaches her art with a childlike curiosity, capturing repeating shapes and lines and bringing that complexity to the viewer’s attention. Price inspired many of the people who attended her booth.
WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Commission met Oct. 5 for its regular commission meeting. First on the agenda was Laney Smith, the new southern Utah regional program coordinator for the Utah Indigent Defense Commission. The Indigent Defense Commission helps counties provide legal representation for people who cannot afford an attorney. Smith works with rural counties to manage public defense services and connect them with grants, funding and other resources. “I really see myself as the partner to the county and making sure that the county gets all of the benefits that IDC can offer,” Smith said. She said grant funding currently covers Wayne County’s $20,000 district court public defender con-
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Jaynie Connor
On Saturday, October 3rd, The Burger Barn Panguitch Lake, owned by the Milby family, hosted its inaugural Oktoberfest. This event attracted large crowds from across southern Utah and Nevada, all eager for delicious food, refreshing beer, and a vibrant atmosphere. The festivities coincided with the opening day of the spike elk hunt and the Panguitch City Lantern Festival. PANGUITCH LAKE On Saturday, October 3rd, The Burger Barn Panguitch Lake hosted its inaugural Oktoberfest. This event attracted large crowds from
across southern Utah and Nevada, all eager for delicious food, refreshing beer, and a vibrant atmosphere. The event also brought in numerous vendors. The fes-
BLM Hunting Near Zion During Encourages the 2026 Hunts? Here’s How Utahns to Help to Help Birds of Prey
tivities coincided with the opening day of the spike elk hunt and the Panguitch City Lantern Festival, turning Saturday into a day full of celebration for
Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and The Peregrine Fund are once again asking big game hunters in the Zion hunting unit to stop at a check station this month, where they can demonstrate their efforts to help protect scavenging wildlife— like eagles, hawks and California condors—and also enter to win a prize. SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and The Peregrine Fund are once again asking big game hunters in the Zion hunting unit to stop at a check station this month, where they can demonstrate their efforts to help protect scavenging wildlife—like eagles, hawks and California condors—and also enter
to win a prize. During October, the DWR will be operating a check station where hunters who take action to help scavenging wildlife can enter to win an $800 gift card donated by The Peregrine Fund for outdoor equipment. While at the check station, big game hunters Check Stations Cont'd on B3
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
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**Weather is subject to Change
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by Jaynie Connor
Jaynie Connor
The Pretty Penny Farm Stand in Panguitch has undergone a transformation with new ownership. Now known as Fawson Farm Stand, this beloved spot is still located at Henrie’s Hitch-n-Post RV Resort. PANGUITCH - A cherished establishment, the Pretty Penny Farm Stand in Panguitch, has undergone a transformation with new ownership. Now known as Fawson Farm Stand, this
beloved spot is still located at Henrie’s Hitch-n-Post RV Resort. Formerly owned by Moni Nyborg, it is now in the capable hands of the Fawson family, who are longtime resi-
dents of Panguitch. New owner Shannon Fawson says she had been thinking of opening Fawson Farm Stand Cont'd on B2
UPCOMING EVENTS... Panguitch Scarecrow Contest
October
Submissions due Oct. 18
THURS. OCT. 15 - WED. OCT. 21
Sunny/partly cloudy skies for the week. Highs range from the 40s to the low 60s; lows range from the high 20s to the mid 30s.
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Self-Service Farmstand in Panguitch Starts Next Chapter Under New Ownership
Shape the Future of Public Lands in Their State
SALT LAKE CITY The Bureau of Land Management is reminding community-minded individuals, public lands enthusiasts, recreation users, and local leaders to apply for open positions on the Utah Resource Advisory Council and the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council. These advisory groups play a vital role in shaping land management decisions that keep Utah’s public lands healthy, accessible, and sustainable for generations to come. The BLM issued a national call for nominations
the community. The Burger Barn is owned by the Milby fam-
Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves! —Humbert Wolfe
Halloween 2026
Oct. 31
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ECAF: From Sept.18-27, the Escalante Canyons Art Festival once again hosted artists from across the nation (as far away as Alaska and Florida) and the globe (the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Amsterdam, and New Zealand), offering workshops, on-site lessons in the Grand Staircase National Monument, vendors, and music. The competitions drew large crowds and highlighted beautiful renderings of this amazing landscape.
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The "Woodcut Printmaking En Plein Air" workshop with Michael Keyes took place in the pavilion at Escalante Town Park during the 2026 Escalante Canyons Art Festival.
Ron Rogers
The 2026 Escalante Canyons Art Festival "Judges Talk" took place Friday, September 25, just inside the Exhibit Tent in Escalante Town Park.
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Dahlia Welch won 1st place for Junior 7-9 for "Spirit of an Untamed Soul"—a paint and crochet artwork—at the 2026 Escalante Canyons Art Festival.
Coco Kishi won People’s Choice at the 2026 Escalante Canyons Art Festival. The festival took place from Sept. 18-27.
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Special programs this year included a community mural depicting a desert landscape, on which about sixty participants painted plants and animals. The finished 8x20 piece will be mounted on the west side of the Escalante Home Center. Additionally, local playwright Raymond King Shurtz performed a one-man show, The Art of Fire, in the Escalante Showhouse, featuring the colorful life of his family in Boulder, Utah. Also debuting this year was a Ghost Walk, which sixty people attended. Approximately onehundred visitors attended the display featuring more than fifty quilts. Of special note were the Quilts of Valor display: Larry and Louise Barnes’ hollyhock quilt, made about 1900; Jolene Dodge’s patriotic quilt, which won a
ribbon at the county fair; and Peggy Meisenbach’s new cowboy quilt reflecting this local heritage. Nearly every student at Escalante Elementary submitted a rendering of what brings them joy. Winners include: juniors K-3, Grant Cooper, Dovie Bytheway, and Indie Derring; juniors 4-6, Austin Scott, Kennedy Cooper, and Porter Bytheway; juniors 7-9, Dahlia Welch, Mary Kate Cooper, and Wesley Rex; juniors 10-12: Kenna McKnight; and juniors Best of Show, Neveah Welch. Other Awards went to: • People’s Choice: Coco Kishi • Artists’ Choice: Melody Greenlief • Nocturne: Hope Ricciardi, Robert Fuerer, and Lonny Granston • Escalante’s 150th Anniversary Paint-Out Winners: Stephen Van Handel, Robert Fuerer, and Melody Greenlief • Plein Air Best of Show: Kristine Dutton
• Studio Work: Michael Keyes • Miniature: Kristine Dutton The 22nd annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival is a destination of time and place, honoring this breathtaking landscape captured in time. The com-
mittee worked diligently to ensure a rewarding experience for attendees, whether they came to create or appreciate, and they look forward to another inspiring experience next year. For more information, visit escalantecanyonsartfestival. org.
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Zion National Park Opens Oktoberfest: Oktoberfest proved to us that people still want to be up Visitor Access on the Zion Mt. on the mountain in the fall. They want to enjoy the brisk days, warm afternoons and Carmel Highway beautiful leaves. We hope this event helps remind people that Panguitch Lake isn't just a summer destination. Fall is an incredible time to be here. —Ashlee Milby
SPRINGDALE - Zion National Park has reopened visitor access on the ZionMt. Carmel Highway as of Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. A portion of the highway was closed Sept. 30, 2026, after a large rock formation collapsed onto the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, damaging the roadway and blocking travel. The closure allowed specialists to assess the rockfall area and for road repairs to begin. On Oct. 6, the park reopened 7.5 miles of road from the East Entrance to Great Arch Overlook to provide visitor access for scenic driving and dayuse activities while crews worked to remove rock and debris. Crews made signifi-
cant progress clearing the rock debris and removing the damaged asphalt. Due to the scale of the rockfall and repair work required, the park has placed gravel temporarily and will repave the road in the near future. Zion National Park reminds visitors to use caution when driving through the project area and visitors should be alert for vehicles and pedestrians in these areas. The South Entrance, shuttle system, and Zion Canyon Scenic Drive continue to operate normally. Zion National Park appreciates Kane County’s support as this recovery work continues. —National Park Service
Cedar Breaks National Monument Winds Down Summer Operations Jaynie Connor
Attendees of the "Paint Your Own Barn Quilt Class" hard at work during Oktoberfest at The Burger Barn near Panguitch Lake on October 3. The class was put on by the Garfield County Barn Quilt Trail.
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The Wolfley family enjoy the festivities during Oktoberfest at The Burger Barn near Panguitch Lake on October 3. Oktoberfest Cont'd from A1
ily, and this event was their brain child. “The idea for Oktoberfest actually started more as an idea for a fall festival, something to do up at the lake after Labor Day that would bring in cabin owners, campers and locals together," said Ashlee Milby. "The season is perfect this time of year...The weather is just right, the summer crowds have died down, and the leaves are absolutely amazing. We really wanted to create a reason for people to continue coming up to Panguitch Lake and enjoy the area well into the fall.” The date, October 3rd, was chosen because, “We wanted an Oktoberfest in October!” stated Milby. “As far as we know, there isn't another event quite like it in our area, and we loved the idea of bringing that traditional Oktoberfest feel to Panguitch Lake.” The event featured live music, a Barn Quilt painting class organized by the Garfield County Barn Quilt Trail, candlemaking activities, various vendors, a make-your-own hat bar, barnyard animals, and much more. With the idea stemming from a traditional fall festival, their plan started with pumpkins, a petting zoo, and live music. With a goal to make it feek like a traditional Oktoberfest, they brought in Nay’s Custom Meats to offer customized bratwursts, which
is a German-style pork or veal link sausage served in a sliced bun. The barnyard animals were also key to making the event family-friendly, and KW Bar Ranch even offered rides in their carriage pulled by a team of Clydesdales. “Our six-year-old wanted to sell hot and cold cider, which led us to thinking, of course, we need to offer spiked cider too! We work with a local winery seasonally serving Utah’s own honey mead, and we found out they also make an apple cider, so we reached out to DABS and the local liquor store, Boots & Brews, to find out if we could carry it. We started carrying it in September and originally asked them to order us two cases. To date, we have now sold six cases of hard apple cider,” said Milby. The vendors, seventeen in total, were also a huge part of the event. This even brought together local makers and small businesses, giving people even more of a reason to come spend the day at the lake. According to Milby, they weren't initially sure how many people would show up to the event, so they decided to offer the Barn Quilt painting class as an activity for the day. "We knew if we started the day with something people could sign up for, at least there would be fifteen people there when we opened and for the first music set,” said Milby. They swiftly realized that attendance would not pose an issue. Crowds
formed almost instantly, with lines often stretching into the parking lot, comprising locals, tourists, and hunters clad in bright neon orange gear. In addition to the constant flow of food and drink orders coming in and out of the kitchen, over 150 soft pretzels were sold. “We were completely blown away by the turnout. We actually had to kick the painters out of the tent eventually because we needed the space for food customers. It was such a fun problem to have,” said Milby. The Burger Barn is a family-run business, and they wanted this to be a family-friendly event. “Our six-year-old runs orders, our nine-year-old makes shakes, our twelve-year-old bounces around between the grill, fryer, trash and everything else, and our fourteen-yearold has mastered the grill this year. We couldn't host something at The Burger Barn and not make it family-friendly,” said Milby. “We were so pleased that Panguitch City reached out to us about collaborating with their Lantern Festival, and we hope Oktoberfest helped increase participation in that event, as well," said Milby. "After Labor Day, Panguitch Lake can sometimes feel like it 'shuts down,' but we really wanted The Burger Barn to be a business that stays open through the opening weekend of the deer hunt. Oktoberfest proved to us that people still want to be up on the mountain in the fall. They want to enjoy the brisk days, warm afternoons and beautiful leaves. We hope this event helps remind people that Panguitch Lake isn't just a summer destination. Fall is an incredible time to be here.” About halfway through the day, Milby's husband, Ahmad, looked at her and said, “People are going to expect a second annual Oktoberfest.” There are plans to host the event again next year, and the Milbys hope it will evolve into a cherished mountain tradition for years to come. They envision it as an occasion that people can eagerly anticipate each fall, allowing them to plan their trips to Panguitch Lake around it. The Milbys would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for what turned out to be the ultimate group project. Many contributed their time and resources, including Stoney and Heidi Burningham, Garfield County Barn Quilt Trail, and Kim
and Scott Thomas, who provided the barnyard animals. KW Bar Ranch brought the Clydesdales to the event, enhancing the experience for everyone involved. Additionally, Jerry Owens generously offered space at the Panguitch Lake General Store, while Garfield County Ambulance contributed by staging one of their ambulances and providing valuable education on emergency resources available in the area. There was also a Panguitch Lake fire truck on site. Studio 89 designed the event shirts and dedicated their entire day to assist wherever possible. “Our family and friends stepped in when things got crazy busy, making the day possible. This event was not solely The Burger Barn. It was The Burger Barn, our friends, our family and our customers, many of whom have become like family, all coming together to make it happen," said Milby. "That is what made the day so special. It really felt like a community event, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who showed up, helped out, donated their time, brought their businesses, brought their families and made the first Panguitch Lake Oktoberfest something we will never forget.”
CEDAR CITY - Cedar Breaks National Monument will conclude its 2026 summer operations in October as the monument transitions to winter operations. The final day of operation for the Visitor Center, Human History Museum, and Zion Forever Project Park Store will be Saturday, Oct. 17. The monument’s campground has already closed for the season, and the 2026 schedule of Night Sky Tours and summer special events has concluded. Cedar Breaks National Monument is at elevations above 10,000 feet, where freezing temperatures and winter weather can arrive early in the fall. Water ser-
vices at the visitor center may be turned off before Oct. 17, to prevent infrastructure damage due to freezing temperatures. Visitors planning late-season trips are encouraged to bring all necessary water with them. Visitors planning a trip to Cedar Breaks are encouraged to check the monument’s current conditions page for the latest information on weather, road conditions, facility availability, and other changes that may affect their visit. For the most up-todate information, visit the Cedar Breaks webpage before planning a visit. —National Park Service
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Wills, Trusts, and More Giving Assets While You’re Still Living by Jeffery J. McKenna
"It is better to give than to receive." The sage who coined this phrase was speaking in terms of the good we can do by making gifts. Following this advice can lead to tax-savings as well. However, it is important to "look before we leap." Careful examination of both personal and tax considerations should be made before embarking on a course of lifetime gift giving. Gifting is a strategy that is often suggested by estate and financial planners to those with the largest estates. Perhaps the most significant advantage is that federal estate taxes and probate costs will be reduced because the gifted property is no longer part of your estate. In addition, income tax savings are also possible through the use of lifetime gifts. Although certain provisions of the tax law restrict your options, you can still achieve income tax savings by giving incomeproducing property to those in lower tax brackets. For instance, if dividends from your stocks are taxed to you at 35 percent, you can pocket 25 percent more by giving the stock to a family member who is in the 10 percent tax bracket. Making lifetime gifts allows you to see how the
recipient manages the property or money. This may help you decide whether later gifts should be made outright or in trust. Also, lifetime gifts need not become part of the public record like gifts made under a Will or Trust. Last, but not least, are the advantageous rules that make certain gifts nontaxable. The basic rule is that anyone can give up to $18,000 (as of Jan. 1, 2024) in money or other property each year, to any number of parties, with no gift tax. This $18,000 per year, per recipient, rule is known as the “annual gift tax exclusion.” Gifts between spouses, regardless of amount, are also nontaxable. So, too, are certain tuition and medical expenses that you may make on behalf of another. While gifting obviously has its advantages, it has its disadvantages as well. Initially, in order to achieve the advantages of gifting, you must relinquish all controls over the gifted property. Gifts must be made with no strings attached. Gifting can also have an impact on your eligibility for nursing home medical assistance. Perhaps the most significant tax disadvantage of
gifting is the loss of the socalled "stepped-up" basis. This can be best explained by an example. Let's say you purchased unimproved land for $10,000 but the land is now worth $100,000. If you sell the land, you would realize a $90,000 taxable gain. If you were to make a lifetime gift of this property, the recipient would stand in your shoes and would also realize a $90,000 taxable gain if he or she were to sell the property. If, however, you were to bequeath the property in your Will or Revocable Trust, your beneficiary would receive it as if he or she paid $100,000 for it. As such, they could, in turn, sell it for $100,000 and realize no taxable gain. Because of this “stepped-up basis” that a decedent's beneficiaries receive, it is suggested that a donor refrain from gifting appreciated property. The decision to make significant gifts involves consideration of many factors. If you have the inclination or the need to institute a gifting program, you should speak with your financial advisor or estate planning attorney to determine whether it is truly better to give than to receive.
Now with Richfield and Panguitch offices to serve clients in and 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 jeff@bmo.law or visit the firm’s website at www.bmolawfirm.com. He would enjoy hearing from you.
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tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! Trial A lawyer is cross-examining a farmer during a trial. Lawyer: "Isn't it true that you said at the scene of the accident, 'I am fine?'" Farmer: "Well, I'll tell you what happened. I had just loaded my favorite mule, Bessie, into the..." Lawyer: "I didn't ask for any details. Just answer the question. Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine?'" Farmer: "Well, I had just gotten Bessie into the trailer, and I was driving down the road..." Lawyer: "Judge, I'm trying to establish the fact that, at the scene, this man said he was fine. Now, he's changing his story. Please instruct him to simply answer the question." Judge: "I'd like to hear what the farmer has to say." Farmer: "Thank you, Your Honor. Well, like I was saying, I had just loaded Bessie into the trailer, and we were driving down the road when this huge semi-truck ran a stop sign and hit us both. I was thrown into one ditch, and Bessie was thrown into another. I was hurting real bad, and I didn't want to move. But I could hear bessie moaning and I told my suitcase groaning, so I know she was in terrible shape." there would be no vaca"Shortly after, a state trooper came on the scene. he tion this year. Now I’m went over to Bessie, saw how bad her injuries were, pulled dealing with emotional out his gun, and shot her dead. Then he came over to me baggage. and asked, 'How are you feeling?' "Now, what would you say?"
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Sanity Test
During a visit to the mental asylum, a man asked the director, “How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized?” The director said, “Well, we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer the person a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket and ask them to empty the bathtub.” The man nodded, “Oh, I understand! A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup.” The director frowned and motioned to the orderlies, “No, a normal person would pull the bathtub drain plug. Do you want a bed near the window?”
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15. Round loaf, in Paris 16. Oak fruit 17. Golf peg 18. Investigative report 19. *Winningest World Series team 21. *How many feet between bases? 23. Help 24. Queen of Hearts' pastry 25. *80-game restriction, e.g. 28. Cecum, pl. 30. Mr. Miyagi's forte 35. Some soaps have none 37. Mobile phone in Britain, slangily 39. Heat-conducting solid 40. Australian palm 41. Borders on 43. Large African antelope 44. Campus VIPs 46. *Umpires: Men in ____ 47. Wednesday Addams' roommate 48. *Babe Ruth, a.k.a. the ____ of Swat 50. Campaign worker 52. Before, old-fashioned 53. Buck or doe 55. GDP predecessor 57. *Grand slam:home run with bases ____ 60. *____-inning stretch 64. Courteous and respectful 65. Large coffee pot 67. Habituate 68. Administer ceremonial oil
69. Bird word 70. Come in 71. Magnifying glass 72. Flow's partner 73. Classroom furniture pieces DOWN 1. Fix a cat 2. Kind of cola 3. "Once ____ a time..." 4. Muslim woman's cover 5. Relating to apnea 6. Crafts' partner 7. Ed.'s request 8. Laughing predator 9. *Record holder for most career hits 10. Give a boot 11. Modeling material 12. Piano's E or G, e.g. 15. Small chicken variety 20. Organ swelling 22. Rub the wrong way 24. Arranged in rows and columns 25. *Record holder for most career home runs
26. Farewell, in France 27. Edible cactus 29. *One of five first Hall of Fame inductees 31. Blood vessel network 32. Repent 33. Short-trunked ungulate 34. Exclude or omit 36. Rave's partner 38. Purse on red carpet 42. Swamp plant 45. Equestrian's seat 49. Born, in bio 51. Begrudged 54. Derive 56. Tubular pasta 57. *Third base ____ 58. Kitchen appliance 59. Pains 60. Nose-in-the-air type 61. Bonkers 62. Hiker's journey 63. Not his 64. *____ Ripken Jr. 66. *Umpire's blown call Solution on B6
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Obituaries James Burdell Henrie
PANGUITCH - James Burdell Henrie passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1940, in Panguitch, Utah, to Bernard D. and Annie Elizabeth Wilcock Henrie. The second of five children, Burdell grew up as the only boy alongside his four sisters, spending his youth herding sheep on the family ranches at the East Fork of the Sevier River on the Paunsaugunt Plateau near Bryce Canyon and the foothills around Panguitch. Burdell graduated from Panguitch High School in 1958 and continued his education at the College of Southern Utah. It was there that he met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Olds. The couple married on September 10, 1960, in the St. George Temple. They subsequently completed their studies at Utah State University, where Burdell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, and Patty Ann earned her Master of Arts degrees in Education. Burdell’s distinguished career in aerospace engineering began in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he initially worked for the Atomic Energy Commission. He later transitioned to the private sector, working with several prominent defense contractors in Albuquerque, New Mexico, San Diego, California and Window Rock, Arizona. He dedicated more than 20 years of his career to Hercules in Magna, Utah, serving as the Program Manager for major initiatives including the Small ICBM, Trident, and Peacekeeper nuclear missile programs. During this time, he and his family resided in Herriman, Utah. Following his retirement in 2000, Burdell and Patty Ann spent their summers at their cabin in Mammoth Creek, Utah, and winters in Herriman. In 2017, they relocated permanently to Panguitch Lake, where they enjoyed exploring the countryside on ATVs and sideby-sides with close friends. After 61 years of devoted marriage, Patty Ann passed away in 2022, prompting Burdell to return to his hometown of Panguitch. A faithful and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Burdell also dedicated many years of service to leadership positions within the Panguitch Lake Branch. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Patty Ann; his older sister, Bernice Miller; and his great-grandchild, Jade S. Shorman. Burdell is survived by his sisters, Saralea “Sally” Heaton, Arlene “Toi” Williamson, and Marlene “Beanie” Palmer (Robert A. Palmer). He leaves behind a legacy through his four children, James B. Henrie (Marianne S. Szoke), Michelle Henrie, Jason B. Henrie, and Joel B. Henrie (Kyrsten L. Morley); five grandchildren, Julienne A. Henrie, Genevieve B. Henrie, Aidan Henrie, Lira Henrie, and Jaxon B. Henrie; and four great-grandchildren, Felix S. Shorman, Alexander P. Shorman, Lennox R. Shorman, and Maximus L. Shorman. Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the Panguitch Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. A luncheon for family and friends followed at the Third Ward Chapel (550 South 100 West). To share online condolences, please visit www.mortuary.org.
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FYI Panguitch by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Nothing is sweeter than the sound of sirens on a Saturday night. It is a wakeup call that the Panguitch High School Bobcat team has won another state championship. It is a great baseball team victory for the undefeated Cats, whose record this year was 22-0. They really dominated the league this year, with most of the games not going more than four innings (with the ten-run surrender rule). There is an example of this in a game from last week, where they won 27 - 1 in four innings. Autumn is gone in one day, with the winds from the hurricane that came up through the Gulf of Mexico. The rains that we had on Sunday surely are welcome, and they are supposed to be here for a couple more days. It looks like some more of the wet stuff will be coming again next Tuesday. The weather people feel that we are going to have a Super El Niño this winter. They think that we will have a very heavy snowfall this winter. The last two of these, one in 1983, really soaked
the state. At the time, the Great Salt Lake flooded over Highway 50, and Salt Lake City spent millions on pumps so fifty could be used. As low as the lake is now, I don’t think that will happen again. In 1993, there was another one, but the snowfall was just normal. There were numerous flood watches in effect this past weekend. The rain this year couldn’t have been at a better time. It rained one or two times a week after the ditch water was turned off, and the lawns looked great. If things warm up again, I think that I will have to get out the mower one more time. If you are looking for something to do this winter, think about going up to the gym on the hill, Elevate Fitness. Exercising is a lot better for you than watching TV. It may make you live longer and be able to get around without a walker. When I was union president for our firefighters, the last contract I signed was that you couldn’t smoke for a year before you went to work on the department because smoke was
the leading cause of lung cancer among firefighters and was presumptive or job connected. Years later, I saw the city manager and asked him how the no smoking program was working. He said no one was dying, and it was bankrupting the retirement system. Speaking of dying, in the last three months, five of my brother firefighters passed away. That makes over one hundred people that are now gone since we worked together. I don’t know why I am still here; it must be where I live. The election is finally only two and a half weeks away. Hopefully, you will get registered. The president (who has less than a 30% approval rating) went to Texas to help get the man that he was bad mouthing a couple months ago elected senator. He spent most of the time on himself and calling his opponent names. He can’t call the GOP's opponents communist any more, because he has sided with his buddy Putin and has taken the sanctions off Russia and is going to buy their oil. Russia doesn’t have anything
to sell, other than oil. So he is just going to make Russia that much stronger, much to the chagrin of all of Europe. It seems like our president was just bad mouthing Germany for getting natural gas from Russia. There isn’t any secret why our gas is so high; it is called greed. We export more oil than we import. Remember that saying "drill, baby, drill." By not drilling, they keep the prices up. Exxon made $14 billion in profits in the first quarter. They use a lot of that money electing folks to the congress that won’t rock the boat. Do you know the fastest way to become a multi-millionaire is to get elected to congress. I did hear something good from the government the other day. The U.S. House of Representativesouse has passed a bill to keep daylight savings all year long. It has been sent to the U.S. Senate. However, the power companies also spend a lot of money keeping their people in office. Drill, baby, drill. Mack O.
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
The Panguitch Bobcats have made it to the state championships for the second straight year in a row. This year was special because they won all twenty-four of their games, and none of them were even close. They beat Altamont in Thursday's game, and then beat Wayne on Friday. State is a double elimination tournament, and they beat Altamont again on Saturday, 11-1. The Cats will be loaded for next year. They have a lot of good pitchers coming back and very few seniors on the team. The ball team has gotten Panguitch off to a good start with a championship, and they will be closing in on one hundred and fifty championships before long.
The Lady Bobcats finished off their season with a couple of wins, and they too are looking at an undefeated year. Their only two losses came against 3A teams in tournament games. Their last home game was against 2A Parowan, and it was really exciting. I watched Parowan warming up, and they had four or five girls that could really spike the ball, so I thought that this might be a loss.I was wrong. The Cats defense didn’t allow the Rams to set the ball very often, and the Cats took
them down in three games. I thought it was one of best played games that I had seen in a long time. I took Pat home in the last game, and when I came back, the Rams led by five, but the Cats rallied and finally won the game, 27-25. Much of the credit for the Lady Cats' success goes to first year Coach Lexi Griffin. She really pushed defense and condition, and she is a former Bobcat volleyball player. The game against Parowan also was the big-
gest draw at the concession stand. Many thanks to Sarah, who always had the food ready to go at game time and for her running the concession. Many thanks to the workers who helped out at each game, especially the last night that cleaned up really well. The cross country team will have regions at Bryce Valley on the 15th this Thursday, so come on over to cheer the team on. The football team has their last game at Water Canyon this Friday.
BLM, USWFS to Combat Invasive Annual Grasses with Aerial Applications in Uintah Co.
VERNAL - The Bureau of Land Management and United States Wildland Fire Service is conducting aerial herbicide treatments Oct. 8-17, weather permitting, across approximately 10,900 acres in Uintah County. Locations include the Little Davenport, Diamond Mountain, and Big Park areas of the Book Cliffs.
Invasive grasses are a significant contributor to more frequent and intense wildfires in the West. Aerial treatments can help prevent the establishment and spread of invasive annual grasses and support recovery of native bunchgrass and shrub species within sagebrush restoration project areas and recently burned areas.
These landscapes are important habitat for wildlife such as deer, elk, pronghorn, and greater sage-grouse. By reducing the risk of large fire growth and improving the availability of native forage, the treatments support both habitat quality and overall ecosystem resilience. —Bureau of Land Management
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Out & About Torrey Hosts Another Fort Desolation Festival by Dave Cushing
Sunset at the fifth Fort Desolation Music Festival, which took place on September 24 through 26 at the Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey. TORREY - The fifth Fort Desolation music festival went off smoothly on September 24 through 26 at the Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey. Roughly 1,750 music lovers camped on the festival site or drove in from local towns to hear head-
liners Drive-By Truckers, Andrew Bird and Graham Lesh & Friends, plus noteworthy sets by Tune-Yards, Rayland Baxter, Grace Cummings and other touring and Utah-based acts. “The festival started out in 2021 as a brand idea for the overlander
community,” said festival organizer Jeremy Rawle, referring to people with backcountry-capable vehicles who might go off-grid for weeks on end. “Initially, Fort Desolation was going to be a website with themed merchandise, apparel and other things…an
online space for overlanders.” The idea to include a music festival in Torrey seemed to naturally align with the brand’s goals, said Rawle, a Utah native who has camped and offroaded for decades all over the West. “We’d love keep the
festival small and manageable and make it the second thing that comes to mind when people think of Torrey,” Rawle said, the first being Capitol Reef National Park, of course. To engage the local business community for this year’s event, festival or-
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ganizers staged outdoor daytime music sets at the Rim Rock Patio, Shooke Coffee Roasters and Etta Place Cidery, all in Torrey. Next year's festival is slated for June 17-19 at Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey.
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Graham Lesh plays during the fifth Fort Desolation Music Festival, which took place on September 24 through 26 at the Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey.
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Triggers & Slips play at Etta Place Cidery during the fifth Fort Desolation Music Festival, which took place on September 24 through 26 at the Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey.
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Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards at the fifth Fort Desolation Music Festival, which took place on September 24 through 26 at the Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey.
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Pixie and the Partygrass Boys during the fifth Fort Desolation Music Festival, which took place on September 24 through 26 at the Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey.
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Coleman Jennings plays during the fifth Fort Desolation Music Festival, which took place on September 24 through 26 at the Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey.
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Fawson Farm Stand: I am grateful that Moni started the farmstand and gave me the opportunity to carry it
forward. I hope I can build on what she created while adding my own little chapter to the story. —Shannon Fawson, Fawson Farm Stand Fawson Farm Stand Cont'd from A1
a farmstand of her own for over a year, and when she saw this farm stand was for sale, she jumped on the opportunity. Inspired by farm stands she had seen online, she reached out to Nyborg, who insisted Fawson try putting some of her own products in the stand before buying to try it out. “As I got more involved, I realized how much I loved the farm stand. After almost a month, Moni brought up the idea of me buying it again, and this time I realized I was ready.” said Fawson. “So, on Friday, September 25, I officially bought the farm stand and began this new chapter as Fawson Farm Stand. I am especially grateful to Moni because she made the transition feel welcoming rather than competitive. She had already built something wonderful, and
she has been generous in helping me get started. We will continue to work together, and I hope the farm stand can continue to reflect the care she put into it while also becoming something of my own.” The farmstand has become a family affair, with Fawson’s daughters helping with the social media side of things. “I love that my children can be involved in something that connects creativity, business and our community,” said Fawson. Fawson says that she has tried to keep the spirit of the farm stand the same. "Moni was incredibly generous in helping me get started and has continued to be supportive. We also offer some of the things Moni has become known for,” said Fawson. This includes Nyborg’s natural products, such as toothpaste and soap. Also staying is Nyborg’s bottled pickles, relishes and her flavored salt. “She also provides
eggs," said Fawson. "I tend to focus more on baking, sewing and making jams and jellies, so we compliment each other really well.” When Fawson began introducing her own products to the stand, she delighted in watching customers buy items she had crafted, gaining insight into what the community appreciated. She also uncovered a newfound passion for managing the farm stand, relishing the opportunity to express her creativity and tackle the bookkeeping. Moving forward, the Fawson Farm Stand will invite other local makers and bakers to contribute. “I have friends who make wonderful and unusual things, and I would love to have opportunities for them to showcase their work at the farmstand," said Fawson. "I think that could become one of the most fun parts of this new chapter: discovering the talents that already exist right here in our community
Utahns Should Review Medicare Options During Open Enrollment Period by Mark Richardson | Utah News Connection
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There are about 480,000 Medicare enrollees in Utah, making up roughly 13.6% of the state's population, according to USA Facts. UTAH - Utahns on Medicare can review and change their coverage for 2027 starting today, Oct. 15. The open enrollment period runs through Dec. 7, and changes take effect Jan. 1. The window is for people already on Medicare and for those choosing coverage for the first time. Nels Holmgren, director of the Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services, said a yearly review can prevent surprises. "It is absolutely worth taking not a lot of time to look and make sure things haven't changed, that it's still the value that it's been, and sometimes (you) may find that there's other options that may ac-
tually be better," Holmgren explained. Holmgren warned health plans can change their prices, benefits, drug lists and doctor networks from year to year. He pointed out seniors can use the State Health Insurance Assistance Program to check for changes in the upcoming year. Utah’s assistance program offers free, one-onone Medicare counseling. Holmgren noted they do not actually sell insurance, but through twelve local Area Agencies on Aging, they connect residents with trained counselors. "The whole goal of that is to work with people, not to make decisions for them but to provide information and analysis to make sure that the plan
they sign up with is the one that best meets their needs," Holmgren underscored. He stressed people can stay on original Medicare, the federal program covering hospital and doctor care, or choose Medicare Advantage, private plans approved by Medicare, which cover prescription drugs. Holmgren added a counselor can help compare plans using a person’s prescriptions, preferred pharmacies and doctors, and compare estimated premiums and out-of-pocket costs. "Many of us have heard those horror stories of somebody signing up for something that doesn't cover the stuff that they actually need," Holmgren observed.
and giving people a place to share them. I hope Fawson Farm Stand can be a place where people find things they wouldn't necessarily find just anywhere. I want to share my own talents, but I also want to share the talents of other people in our community. I want the products to be homemade, useful, beautiful, delicious or simply fun.” The stand offers fresh, homemade baked goods, including steamed sourdough bread, quick breads, cookies, and whatever else Fawson happens to be baking that week. “I make everything from scratch," said Fawson. "Sometimes that means going a little further than simply opening a package. For example, I make mashed potatoes to put into my potato rolls, and I bake pumpkins to use in my pumpkin bread.” There are also jams, jellies, treats, and other homemade products. Fawson, who loves sewing, has started making things such as needle books for hand sewing supplies, dish towel aprons and hand towels. She is currently working on more sewn items to sell. “Handmade things take considerably more time than people sometimes realize, but that is also what makes them special. I hope to continue adding new things to the stand as I have time to make them,” said Fawson. To celebrate their new ownership, the Fawson Farm Stand held “Free Cinnamon Roll Friday” and gave away around thirtyfive free cinnamon rolls. “I have felt an overwhelming amount of support," said Fawson. "I think one of the things I love most about living in Panguitch is that people genuinely want to see each other succeed. I have felt that from the community since the very beginning of this adventure.” Fawson Farm Stand is open 24/7 and is completely self-serve. The doors are kept closed to keep animals out, but customers can go inside anytime to purchase bread, eggs, drinks, treats,
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Shannon Fawson poses inside the Fawson Farm Stand, formerly Pretty Penny Farm Stand, which is located at the Henrie’s Hitch-N-Post RV Resort, 420 N. Main St. in Panguitch. gifts or whatever else they have available. “I love the idea that if someone needs a loaf of bread, a dozen eggs or a quick little gift, the farmstand is there for them, even if it is after normal business hours,” said Fawson. Fawson wants the stand to be a place of creative discovery, with customers never truly knowing what they will find behind its doors. The Fawson family is enjoying this new chapter in their lives with an opportunity to be making things, learning things, trying things, sup-
porting local, and having fun along the way. “I am grateful that Moni started the farmstand and gave me the opportunity to carry it forward. I hope I can build on what she created while adding my own little chapter to the story,” said Fawson. The Fawson Farmstand is located at the Henrie’s Hitch-N-Post RV Resort, 420 N. Main St. Customers can follow along on their Facebook page, “Fawson Farm Stand,” or their Instagram, @fawsonfarmstand.
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Utah RAC: The Bureau of Land Management is
reminding community-minded individuals, public lands enthusiasts, recreation users, and local leaders to apply for open positions on the Utah Resource Advisory Council and the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council. These advisory groups play a vital role in shaping land management decisions that keep Utah’s public lands healthy, accessible, and sustainable for generations to come.
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to fill vacancies across twenty statewide and regional Resource Advisory Councils and two statutory councils on September 10, 2026. The nomination period remains open through October 26, 2026. Anyone may nominate themselves or others. The Utah Resource Advisory Council is a fifteen-member advisory panel which provides advice and recommendations to the BLM on management of 22.8 million acres of National System of Public Lands in Utah. The BLM is seeking to fill positions in each of three categories of interest outlined in the September 10, 2026 Federal Register notice: • Category One: Holders of federal grazing permits or leases within the area for which the Resource Advisory Council is organized; represent interests associated with transportation or rights-of-way; represent developed outdoor recreation, offhighway vehicle users, or commercial recre-
ation activities; represent the commercial timber industry; or represent energy and mineral development. • Category Two: Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations; dispersed recreational activities; archaeological and historical interests; or nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups. • Category Three: Hold state, county, or local elected office; are employed by a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources, land, or water; represent Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the Resource Advisory Council is organized; are employed as academicians in natural resource management or the natural sciences; or represent the affected public-at-large. The San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council advises the BLM on the management of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area. The BLM is seeking members for positions that represent the Em-
ery County Commission; motorized recreational users; non-motorized recreational users; a grazing allotment permittee within the Recreation Area or, wilderness areas designated; conservation organizations; a member with expertise in the historical uses of the Recreation Area; and an elected leader of a federally recognized Tribe that has significant cultural or, historic connections to, and expertise in, the landscape, archeological sites, or cultural sites within Emery County. Resource Advisory Councils are required by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and operate under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to ensure balanced representation. Resource Advisory Council members meet virtually at least once per year, providing advice on initiatives, regulations, and policies that impact millions of acres of public lands. For more information and to apply visit our Resource Advisory Council page at blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisorycouncil. —Bureau of Land Management
Wayne Commission: The Indigent Defense
Commission, an update on the $82 million Hanksville Diversion Project, finalization by Brock Jackson of R6 Regional Council of the purchase of approximately 3.5 acres of county-owned land for a self-help housing program, and a vote to begin the Truth-in-Taxation process for a proposed 6.18% increase in the county’s general fund property tax rate for 2027 discussed.
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tract and a $5,000 child welfare defense contract. Smith also brought updated indigent defense contracts for the county, but commissioners agreed to place them on a future agenda for formal approval. Next, Garrick Wilden with Jones & DeMille Engineering provided an update on the $82 million Hanksville Diversion Project. The foundation is complete and covered with grout, and crews are ready to begin placing rollercompacted concrete for the main portion of the diversion dam. That work is temporarily on hold while crews wait for cooler temperatures. Wilden said nighttime temperatures need to drop to around 50 to 60 degrees to help keep the concrete cool enough during curing and prevent cracking. Aggregate stockpiled in Hanksville has been reaching 70 to 80 degrees. Commissioners also approved a $224,418.27 change order for modifications to two radial gates that were purchased about eight years ago, before
changes were made to the diversion design. The work includes modifications to pins and motors and replacement of seals. The gates will help control water flow and manage sediment and debris entering the diversion system. Wilden said the weather delay could set work back about three weeks, but the goal remains to have enough of the diversion completed to begin diverting water by spring. Brock Jackson of R6 Regional Council returned to finalize the purchase of approximately 3.5 acres of county-owned land for a self-help housing program. The program helps qualifying families become homeowners by working together to help build their own homes, reducing construction costs. Jackson said R6 has already received some inquiries from potential participants. The purchase agreement also includes a provision allowing R6 to sell the property back to the county for the price it paid if there are not enough qualified participants to move the project forward. Commissioners unanimously approved the sale.
Commissioners also voted to begin the Truth-inTaxation process for a proposed 6.18% increase in the county’s general fund property tax rate for 2027. The increase would bring the county about $60,000 in additional revenue each year. The 6.18% figure applies only to the Wayne County general fund portion of a property tax bill, not to a homeowner’s entire property tax bill. Commissioners said the additional revenue is needed to keep up with a growing community and rising costs for services, personnel, equipment and insurance. They said smaller increases over time can help the county avoid having to make a much larger adjustment later. The Truth-in-Taxation process requires public notice and a hearing before the proposed increase can move forward. After a closed session, commissioners approved seventy-nine property tax relief applications, with no denials and three applications tabled for further review. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
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Check Stations: The Hunters Helping Condors
program launched in Utah in 2011 to help recover California condors. These unique, enormous birds were listed under the precursor to the Endangered Species Act in 1967, and by 1982, only twenty-three were left in the world (one of which was in captivity). Due to the steep decline of the population, the remaining wild condors were captured and held in captivity for safekeeping, which gave rise to a successful captive breeding program that has allowed for the reintroduction of the endangered birds back to the wild. —Danielle Finlayson, DWR Southern Region Conservation Biologist Check Stations Cont'd from A1
can enter the drawing by taking either of the following steps: • Showing the lead-free ammunition they are using during their hunt • Providing proof they removed all the remains (including gut piles) of their harvested animals from the field The check station will be located at the intersection of Yellowjacket Road and Hancock Road, approximately 3.25 miles north of the entrance to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. It will be open from 9 a.m. to dusk on the following dates: • Oct. 17-19 • Oct. 24-25 Zion unit hunters who are unable to visit the check station have another way to enter the prize drawing. They can bring their leadfree ammunition or animal remains to the DWR’s Cedar City Office during its open hours (Monday–Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). “The Hunters Helping Condors program launched in Utah in 2011 to help recover California condors,” DWR Southern Region Conservation Biologist Danielle Finlayson said. “These unique, enormous
birds were listed under the precursor to the Endangered Species Act in 1967, and by 1982, only twentythree were left in the world (one of which was in captivity). Due to the steep decline of the population, the remaining wild condors were captured and held in captivity for safekeeping, which gave rise to a successful captive breeding program that has allowed for the reintroduction of the endangered birds back to the wild.” The California condor population now numbers more than 500 birds, with over half of those flying free in the wild. There are currently 95 condors in the wild Arizona/Utah population. Like other raptor species, including eagles and hawks, California condors play an important role in the ecosystem by removing dead animals from the landscape. Condors are obligate scavengers, meaning they feed exclusively on dead animals. Unfortunately, this leaves these birds particularly susceptible to the effects of lead poisoning, which results from consuming the remains of animals shot with lead ammunition. “The Hunters Helping Condors collaborative effort demonstrates one of
the ways that hunters are at the forefront of wildlife conservation,” Finlayson said. “Lead poisoning is the leading cause of death for free-flying condors in Utah and Arizona. We are very grateful for all the hunters who are taking steps to prevent secondary impacts to scavenging wildlife, including eagles and California condors." As part of the program, prior to each hunting season, the DWR also issues a coupon to hunters who draw an any-legalweapon big game permit for the Zion Unit in southern Utah, where California condors can be found. That coupon allows the hunters to obtain free, or heavily discounted, leadfree ammunition. Due to an increase in California condor activity in the Panguitch area, the DWR is also encouraging hunters with permits for the Panguitch Lake unit to either use lead-free ammunition or to pack out and dispose of their big game gut piles where birds can’t access them. Learn more about lead-free ammunition and how to help birds of prey on the DWR Wild podcast. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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Legal Notices ELECTION NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Notice is given that a regular general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect candidates to the offices listed on the regular general election ballot. For voters receiving a ballot by mail, ballots will be mailed beginning 21 calendar days before the election. The location of ballot drop boxes, the location and hours of polling places, including early voting polling places and hours, and qualifications of individuals who may vote in the election can be found at waynecountyutah.gov and vote. utah.gov, by calling 435-836-1300, or at 18 S Main Street, Loa, Utah. On the day of the election, the polls will open at 7 a.m. and continue open until 8 p.m. Attest: County Clerk/Auditor. Individuals with disabilities who are unable to independently mark a manual paper ballot may vote using an accessible, electronic ballot-marking device available at any polling location during early voting and on Election Day. These devices allow a voter to mark a ballot independently and privately, including through the use of audio, enlarged text, or other assistive technology. Voters who wish to learn more about accessible voting options, request accommodations, or confirm which polling locations offer accessible equipment may contact the County Clerk/Auditor's office at 435-836-1300 or info@wayne.utah.gov, or visit waynecountyutah.gov. Curbside voting may also be available upon request for voters unable to enter a polling location. A pre-election audit will be conducted on October 9, 2026 starting at 10:00 AM. Anyone desiring to witness the audit is invited to attend. The audit will be conducted at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S Main, Loa. A post-election audit will be conducted on November 12, 2026 starting at 10:00 AM. Anyone desiring to witness the audit is invited to attend. The audit will be conducted at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S Main, Loa. For more information visit, www.vote.utah.gov or call 435-836-1302. Any changes to polling location will be listed on this website. Voters must be a citizen of the United States; residents of the voting precinct in which they are voting; and 18 years old, or older by the General Election in order to participate. All eligible voters will receive their ballot by mail approximately three weeks prior to Election Day. A sample ballot for the upcoming election may be obtained from the following sources: Wayne County Clerk's Office, 18 S Main Street, Loa, or by calling 435-8361302. Ballot Drop Box Locations & Times General Election Drop Box Locations, Early Voting, Election Day Voting & Ballot Processing Tuesday, November 3, 2026 • Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S Main, Loa. October 13-November 3, unattended (West entrance). • Lyman Town Hall, 115 S Main Street, Lyman. October 13-November 3, unattended. • Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W 100 N, Bicknell. October 13-November 3 ONLY Tuesday's and Thursday's 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. • Wayne County Travel Center, 45 S SR 12, Torrey. October 13-November 3 ONLY Tuesday's and Thursday's 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. • Hanksville Town Hall, 30 S SR 95, Hanksville. October 13-November 3 ONLY Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Thursday's 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Early Voting will be held at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S Main, Loa October 27-30 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Election Day voting will be held at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S Main, Loa November 3, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Ballot Processing will start on October 30, 2026 starting at 9:00 AM and November 3, 2026 starting at 9:00 AM as needed throughout the day. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 8 & 15, 2026 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 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 sale, at the entrance to the GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE located at 55 S Main, Panguitch, Utah, on November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing on a Trust Deed executed by Onland Cattle LLC, as Trustor, and Total Concept, Inc., as Beneficiary. The Trust Deed is dated December 22, 2025, recorded on December 22, 2025, as Entry No. 290596, Book 595, Page 130 and re-recorded on December 23, 2025 as Entry No. 290603, Book 595, Page 194 in the office of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah, and the property located in Garfield County, State of Utah, is more particularly described as follows: Parcel: 10-0016-0004 The Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 28, Township 37 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Meridian. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all coal therein as reserved in the patent from the United States of America dated February 2, 1938 and recorded on November 25, 1941 in Book N of deeds at pages 233-234, Garfield County Records. AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM an undivided 1/3 interest in all coal, oil, gas and other minerals as reserved in a deed dated November 28, 1949 and recorded October 19, 1949 in Book P of deeds at pages 18-19, Garfield County Records. Parcel: 28-0034-0681 The East Half of the Southeast quarter of Section 29, Township 37 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Meridian. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all coal therein as reserved in the patent from the United States of America dated February 2, 1938 and recorded on November 25, 1941 in Book N of deeds at page 233-234, Garfield County Records. AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM an undivided 1/3 interest in all coal, oil, gas and other minerals as reserved in a deed dated November 28, 1949 and recorded October 19, 1949 in book P of deeds at pages 18-19, Garfield County Records. Parcel 28-0034-0693 The East Half of the Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 37 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Meridian. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the South 880 feet of the East 440 feet. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all coal and other minerals, as provided under Section 65-1-15, 65-1-16 and 65-1-17, Utah Code Annotated 1953 as amended, together with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of exploring and/or removing the same. Parcel: 28-0034-0694 Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 37 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running thence West 440.00 feet; thence North 880.00 feet; thence East 440.00 feet; thence South 880.00 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all coal and other minerals, as provided under Section 65-1-15, 65-1-16 and 65-1-17, Utah Code Annotated 1953 as amended, together with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of exploring and/or removing the same. A Substitution of Trustee and Notice of Default were recorded on June 24, 2026 as Entry 291652, Book 600, Page 155, and on June 25, 2026 as Entry 291654, Book 600, Page 159, respectively, in the official records of the Garfield County Recorder, State of Utah. The undersigned Substitute Trustee has elected to sell or cause to be sold all right, 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. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to V. Lowry Snow, Trustee, in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks will not be accepted. The Substitute Trustee shall sell the above property at the time of the sale without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all encumbrances of record. Anyone having questions or desiring information regarding the property to be sold should contact V. Lowry Snow at (435) 628-3688. The hours of his office operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. V. Lowry Snow, Substitute Trustee Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 1, 8 & 15, 2026
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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 Nov. 4, 2026 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3651 (a55090): Ed and Connie Bundy Family Trust, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (14 miles west of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; STOCKWATERING. 97-2555 (a55106): Thomas and Caroline Hoyt propose(s) using 0.95 ac-ft. from groundwater (Southeast of Boulder) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. WAYNE COUNTY NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5600 (A85370): Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Admin propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.148 ac-ft. from groundwater (17 Miles E of Hanksville) for STOCKWATERING. 95-5601 (A85373): Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Admin propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.148 ac-ft. from groundwater (13 Miles E of Hanksville) for STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 8 & 15, 2026 REQUEST FOR BIDS GARFIELD COUNTY ONE NEW MOTOR GRADER DUE OCTOBER 23, 2026 GARFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Purpose Garfield County is soliciting bids for the purchase of one (1) new all-wheel-drive motor grader for public works operations. The Caterpillar 150 AWD and John Deere 772 P-Tier are examples of the equipment class sought. Equivalent graders from any manufacturer will be considered. Bid Deadline Bids are due October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Submission Instructions Email bids directly to Dave Dodds at dave.dodds@garfield.utah.gov. For questions, call Dave Dodds at 435-238-0935. Include the complete purchase price, proposed make and model, delivery availability, and warranty information. Pricing must include all required attachments, installation, and delivery to Panguitch, Utah. Specifications Type: New all-wheel-drive motor grader Quantity: One (1) Operating Weight: Approximately 42,000-50,000 lbs, fully equipped Net Horsepower: Approximately 200-280 HP Moldboard: 14 feet Front Attachment: Dozer blade with hydraulic lift and in-cab controls Rear Attachment: Hydraulic ripper with an operator-selectable hydraulic float option Cab: Enclosed with heat, air conditioning, ergonomic controls, and rear-view camera Tires: 17.5R25 snow-traction tires or equivalent Cold Weather Equipment: Engine heater and cold-weather starting package Optional Buyback Offers Proposers may include optional buyback offers for: Option 1: One year after purchase. Option 2: Two years after purchase. State the guaranteed buyback amount, allowable operating hours, and terms for each offer. Buyback offers are optional and are not required to submit a bid. Evaluation Criteria Garfield County will consider price, operator preference, and compatibility with the County's current fleet when selecting a grader meeting the specifications. Garfield County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities as permitted by law. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 15 & 22, 2026 NOTICE OF WORK MEETING TORREY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The Torrey Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss possible amendments to the town's building and zoning ordinances. The meeting will be at the Torrey Town Hall, 75 E 100 N, Bay 1, Torrey. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026
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TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.
Escalante AA Meeting
Tues. & Fri. at 6pm 190 W. Main St., Escalante The only requirement is the desire to stop drinking.
YARD SALE COMMUNITY YARD SALE - SATURDAYS 10 AM ESCALANTE
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FREE TO ADOPT 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 • Para-Professional at Panguitch Elementary School • Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Elementary School • Para-Professional at Escalante Elementary School • Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers • Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2026-2027 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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PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $4.00 60 & older, $10.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread. Tues. Oct. 20th
Wed. Oct. 21st
Thurs. Oct. 22nd
Chicken Teriyaki w/Rice, Broccoli, Carrots, Peas, Salad Bar, Grilled Pineapple, Chocolate Chip Cookie
Stroganoff Over Egg Noodles, Green Beans, Salad Bar/White Roll, Tropical Fruit, Chocolate Cake
French Dip w/ Au Jus & French Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Mixed Fruit, Rice Krispies
NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.
Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center TUES Oct 20th
Pineapple/Sausage Kielbasa, Pineapple, Pepper, Onions, Rice/White Roll, Green Salad, Apple Slices, Brownies
WED Oct 21st
Hobo Dinner, Hamburger, Bacon, Potato, Carrots, Onion, Biscuit, Green Salad, Cottage Cheese/Fruit, Apple Dump Cake
THURS Oct 22nd
Chicken Fajitas/Tortilla, Spanish Rice, Beans, Green Salad, Pears, Chocolate Cookie
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
SERVICES
When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne & Garfield Cos. For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
Canyon Creek Services Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732 New Horizons Crisis Center 145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294
Counseling Services Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office 255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236 24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822 Southwest Behavioral Health Center 601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176 24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763 Wayne Community Health Center 128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988
NOW HIRING Multiple Positions in Torrey, Utah AREV Hospitality is seeking dependable, friendly & hardworking team members for immediate openings. Part-time and full-time options available. Available Positions • Hotel Front Desk: Guest check-ins, answering phones, computer skills necessary • Maintenance Worker: Minor repairs, painting, groundskeeping, seasonal tasks. • Convenience Store Clerk: Cashiering, stocking, cleaning, customer service. • Food Service Worker: One year experience preferred. Preparing simple food items, serving customers, cleaning. • Housekeeping Team Member: Room cleaning, linens, laundry, restocking. • Convenience Store Assistant: Receiving shipments, organizing storage, rotating stock. General Requirements • Reliable and organized • Able to work independently • Good communication skills • Willing to assist where needed • Customer-service mindset Details Location: Torrey, Utah Start Date: Immediate Pay: DOE Schedule: Flexible shifts available How to Apply Stop by in person or send your résumé to: thenoorhotel@gmail.com or arevhospitality@gmail.com.
Deputy Assessor/Appraiser
Garfield County is accepting applications for a Deputy Assessor/Appraiser. The position is full-time with benefits. The successful candidate must be willing to become a certified appraiser within three years of hire date. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, October 23rd. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer
Part-Time Custodian
Great Afternoon Opportunity! Wayne Community Health Center (WCHC) is looking for a reliable, responsible, hardworking person who can stay on task and work independently, even when unsupervised, to join our team as a Part-Time Custodian! A Flexible Afternoon Opportunity! This position is approximately 15 hours per week— about 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a start time of 4:00 PM or later. This position is open to anyone looking for a part-time afternoon job! The schedule can be especially convenient for a high school or college student, but you don't have to be a student to apply. If you're looking for a few hours of work in the afternoon or evening and enjoy taking pride in keeping things clean and organized, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Do You'll help keep our healthcare facilities clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming for our patients, staff, and visitors. • Clean and sanitize exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, restrooms, hallways, and common areas • Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors • Disinfect high-touch surfaces and other areas according to healthcare cleaning standards • Empty trash and replace liners • Restock paper towels, toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, and other supplies • Help with occasional deep-cleaning projects • Respond to spills or other cleaning needs • Report maintenance or safety concerns • Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and WCHC safety procedures What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: • Able to stay on task and work independently, even when unsupervised • Reliable, dependable, and punctual • Trustworthy and responsible • Willing to learn • Comfortable staying active and on their feet • Detail-oriented and takes pride in doing a job well • Respectful and professional around patients and staff The Details Position: Part-Time Custodian Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week Schedule: Approximately 3 hours per day, Monday–Friday Start Time: 4:00 PM or later Reports To: Facilities Manager Location: Wayne Community Health Center, Bicknell Interested? Whether you're a student, parent, retiree, or simply looking for a parttime afternoon job, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume to: AmberLee Ellett, HR Manager aellett@waynechc.org
SERVICES
NAMI Utah Connection Support Group - Online For people with mental health conditions Mon, Wed, Fri 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Wed 12:30 - 2:00 pm Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
NAMI Family Support Group - Online For loved ones of people with mental health conditions Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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