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BLM Announces December '26 Sale of Oil & Gas Leases in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY On Oct. 15, the Bureau of Land Management announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 17, 2026, to offer 43 oil and gas parcels totaling 74,550 acres in Utah. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in July 2026 and held a public comment period that closed in September 2026 on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input has opened and will close Nov. 16, 2026. Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing deOil & Gas Leases Cont'd on B2
Local and State Officials Celebrate Completion of New Panguitch Lake Dam with Dedication, Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony by Jaynie Connor
On Friday, October 9, Governor Spencer Cox and Garfield County Commissioner Leland Pollock share a large pair of scissors as they cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony for the "Neils Peter Ipson Panguitch Lake Dam," while surrounded by local and state legislators who contributed to the project's success. PANGUITCH LAKE On Friday, October 9th, at 11 a.m., the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Neils Peter Ipson Panguitch Lake Dam took
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Roughly a month after confirming zebra mussel DNA on the Utah side of the Colorado River, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists collected a live adult zebra mussel below the Westwater Recreation Area on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Test results confirmed the finding on Oct. 7. other partner agencies are responding to prevent the further spread of aquatic invasive species in the Colorado River. Zebra mussels are an emerging threat in the Upper Colorado River Basin, with an established infestation documented near Loma, Colorado in 2025. Beyond disrupting aquatic ecosystems, zebra mussels Zebra Mussels Cont'd on B3
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place. This event marked the completion of a $5 million state-funded reconstruction project that replaced the failing original Panguitch Lake Dam
BLM Begins Actions to Protect Sulphur Herd & Land Health from Overpopulation CEDAR CITY - Wild horses in the Sulphur Herd Management Area are facing shrinking food and water on drought-strained rangelands, and today marks a critical step in protecting them. Humane gather operations are beginning to bring vulnerable animals out of harm’s way and restore the conditions they need to stay healthy on the range. Without active management, wild horse herds can double in size every four to five years. As populations rise, forage and water decline, forcing animals Sulphur Herd Cont'd on A3
that was over 100-yearsold. The ceremony featured prayers, multiple speeches, and acknowledgments of the collaborative efforts among the West Panguitch
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Irrigation Company, Garfield County, and the Utah State government. The rib-
GARFIELD CO. The Garfield County Commission welcomed sixth graders from Panguitch, Escalante and Bryce Valley schools to its Oct. 12 meeting, where they asked for help funding a school trip to Washington, D.C., scheduled for Nov. 18-23, 2026. “This is the trip of a lifetime. Some of us have never been on a plane or even out of Utah,” said Hank Rogerson, a sixth grader from Panguitch. The fifty-nine students have been busy raising money through yard sales, bake sales, community cleanups, rodeos and other activities. Panguitch's thirtysix students requested $8,000, Escalante's ten students requested $4,000, and Bryce Valley's thirteen students re-
Panguitch Lake Dam
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Utah Geothermal Boom Brings Clean Power and Water Questions by Austin Corona | Grist | Utah News Connection
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Since breaking ground at the Cape Station geothermal energy site in southwest Utah two years ago, Fervo Energy has advanced construction of its Phase I wellfield and power plant. The company said it expects to deliver 100 MW of clean, firm power to the grid by the end of 2026. WESTERN U.S. - Beneath the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the deserts in between, lies a massive energy source—and it isn’t a fossil fuel. The smashing and
separating of tectonic plates that produced many of the West’s most dramatic landscapes have also allowed heat from the planet’s core to rise nearly to the surface. Now, an explosion of new
geothermal energy companies wants to drill into the Earth and capture that heat for clean electricity. Geothermal Energy Cont'd on A5
UPCOMING EVENTS... Panguitch Halloween Carnival & Softball Fundraiser
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Live Zebra Mussel Confirmed in Utah Portions of the Colorado River
SALT LAKE CITY Roughly a month after confirming zebra mussel DNA on the Utah side of the Colorado River, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists collected a live adult zebra mussel below the Westwater Recreation Area on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Test results confirmed the finding on Oct. 7, and the DWR, the Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division and
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Most Utahns Oppose Building More Data Centers. Here’s What They Want Done About Them.
'When state leaders favor development and revenue over citizens,' one resident wrote, 'it only sows distrust.' by Leia Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.
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The Cooper family hold signs as they gather for a rally opposing a data center planned near Mona, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. center development.” Eighty-five percent said it was “very important” to have a public process for locals to participate in decision-making about data centers, according to the survey results. Another 10% called it “somewhat important.” And 89% want the state to ensure the public and local residents can influence decisions about data centers. Details about other large data centers have emerged in the months since Stratos grabbed national headlines, including two sprawling data and energy sites planned for Millard County that will collectively consume more than 1.5 times energy than Stratos. More than 1,000 Tooele Valley residents signed a letter protesting a 500-megawatt data center and natural gas in their county near the Great Salt Lake. And details recently became public about a 9,000-acre computing, manufacturing and small modular nuclear reactor campus on Bureau of Land Management lands near Price. About 30% of residents said using nuclear energy sources would make them “slightly” or “much” more likely to support data centers, but 41% said it would increase their opposition. More than half —about 51%—said they would be more likely to support data centers if they relied on renewable energy. Only 18% said renewables would increase their opposition. Another 54% said using recycled water or non-drinking water would increase their support for data centers. Nearly 78% also want the state to enact environmental regulations for data centers, and 87% want regulations that restrict local water uses by the computing complexes. Another 79% want the state to restrict the volume of energy data centers consume. More than half of respondents—56%—want the state to leave decisions about data centers to the local residents who will live near them. Only 19% want the state to leave those decisions to local governments. But an overwhelm-
ing majority of Utahns are also disappointed with how governments have handled data center development in the state so far. About 52% are “very dissatisfied” or “dissatisfied” with their local or city government, 58% feel that way about their county government, 76% feel that way about state lawmakers and 74% feel that way about Gov. Spencer Cox. Cox previously responded sharply when critics of the Stratos project voiced concerns that the project was moving too fast. “It’s the dumbest thing ever,” Cox said in April. “We think that taking time makes things better or safer. It absolutely does not.” The governor also said Utah had an “obligation” to build hyperscale data centers. But following statewide backlash, Cox has since walked back his stance. Still, 84% of survey respondents said the data center development process in Utah is moving too fast. And despite state and federal leaders touting national security and global competitiveness as a rationale for building data centers, only 35% of Utahns “agree” or “strongly agree” with those justifications. Even fewer, at 29%, agree or strongly agree that data centers are important for economic prosperity, while 31% feel they are important for scientific leadership. Tabitha Benney, a professor in the University of Utah’s School of Public Affairs, was not involved in the survey but reviewed its findings. She said the response rate was surprisingly small —the USU researchers mailed 20,000 randomly selected Utahns, but only 4.8% completed the survey online. Utahns who don’t understand data centers or aren’t following data center news may have been among those who opted not to respond, Benney said. “Overall, it seems like a decent survey,” Benney said. She added that the results aren’t surprising, particularly the overwhelmingly negative attitudes toward data centers and frustrations with
lawmakers. “Decisions are being made behind closed doors in a way they weren’t before,” Benney said. “It’s a shame, in my opinion.” Slightly more men responded to the survey than women, and the average age of respondents was 51, with respondents ranging from 18 to 92 years old. About 52% of respondents said they were registered Republicans, while 15% were registered Democrats. And 41% voted for Donald Trump in the last presidential election, while 36% voted for Kamala Harris. The USU survey also oversampled in counties outside of the urban Wasatch Front. “There’s been a big uptick in focusing on developing data centers in rural places, so we wanted to make sure to bring their voices into this study,” Schad said. The USU survey left room for respondents to provide comments on data centers in Utah. Water scarcity emerged as a top worry, including potential impacts to the Great Salt Lake, which hovers less than a foot about setting another record-low elevation. “In Utah, it’s all about water,” one respondent wrote. “Bottom line.” Transparency and trust in government was also a common theme. “When state leaders favor development and revenue over citizens, it only sows distrust,” one resident wrote. USU plans to continue further research into public attitudes about data centers, Schad said. Her team will interview more residents, policymakers and politicians, and conduct a follow-up survey next year. Questions will include other apprehensions that are surfacing for communities with data centers planned in their backyards, including ewaste. “People are wanting more information about what the impacts are, and it’s just not out there yet,” Schad said. “You see a lot of that concern coming up in in our data.” This article was originally published on www. sltrib.com on October 8, 2026.
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UTAH - As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey. A vast majority of Utahns—86%—also don’t feel the cost of data centers, including their water and energy demands, outweigh their touted economic benefits, according to results from Utah State University’s Community and Natural Resources Institute’s survey. And nearly 76% of residents oppose or strongly oppose building more data centers in Utah. The findings offer clues as to why the developments are facing intense backlash across the state, from Box Elder County to Spanish Fork to Utah’s coal country. “We thought it would be nice to have a representative sample of voices from across the state to see what people are thinking about this emergent issue so people can’t say that what they’re necessarily hearing is just the loudest voices,” said Jessica Schad, director of the institute and administrator of the survey. Researchers surveyed nearly 900 Utah residents about data centers in August. But they began preparing their study in the spring, before plans emerged for the massive Stratos hyperscale data campus in Box Elder County. That project, led by celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary, drew large crowds of protestors and factored heavily into Box Elder County commissioners and Senate President Stuart Adams losing their primaries. Schad had time to include a few questions about Stratos in the survey. Nearly 95% of respondents had heard about the project, and 78% either opposed or strongly opposed the project. “The thing that was most surprising to me,” Schad said, “was just how much people voiced a desire to be heard more in the process of data
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Sulphur Herd: Without active management, wild horse Garfield Commission: A request from Garfield herds can double in size every four to five years. As populations rise, forage and water decline, forcing animals to travel greater distances in search of food and water. This increases safety risks for the animals and may also lead to conflicts on private lands. Prolonged overpopulation, intensified by drought, greatly increases the likelihood of horses experiencing loss of weight and strength, starvation, dehydration, and other serious health concerns.
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Wild horses in the Sulphur Herd Management Area in 2017. Today, the population has grown far beyond what the available water and forage can support. The BLM is conducting wild horse gather operations to balance herd size and protect animal and land health. Sulphur Herd Cont'd from A1
to travel greater distances in search of food and water. This increases safety risks for the animals and may also lead to conflicts on private lands. Prolonged overpopulation, intensified by drought, greatly increases the likelihood of horses experiencing loss of weight and strength, starvation, dehydration, and other serious health concerns. The Sulphur Herd Management Area spans roughly 230,000 acres of public lands. Recent population surveys indicate that the wild horse population has grown far above what the available water and forage can sustainably support in the long-term. The BLM currently estimates the approximately 560 wild horses roam the area—far above the target population size of 165-250 wild horses. Heavy use by a growing wild horse population have pushed the range beyond what it can reliably provide. Forage and water are increasingly scarce, and the land is struggling to sustain the herd’s basic needs. Without action, continued strain on this
fragile landscape could lead to long-term damage and further loss of essential resources. The BLM’s management responsibilities are aimed at preventing those outcomes, protecting the health of the horses, and ensuring the range remains able to support them into the future. The BLM plans to gather and remove approximately three hundred wild horses as part of this operation to restore a healthy natural ecological balance in the Sulphur Herd Management Area. Animals removed from the range will receive health evaluations, vaccinations, and care at BLM facilities before being made available for adoption, sale or transfer to responsible homes. The safety and welfare of wild horses during gather operations is a top priority for the BLM. All operations will be conducted in full compliance with the BLM’s Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program. Under BLM supervision, contractors will conduct drive trap gather operations that will guide animals on the range into temporary gather corrals. Crews maintain a controlled approach that keeps horses moving comfortably, pausing whenever any ani-
mal shows signs of stress. For more information, including updates and opportunities to observe operations, please visit the 2026 Sulphur Wild Horse Gather webpage. Additional information, including the Decision Record, is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. The BLM will temporarily close certain public lands around gather locations to public access in accordance with 43 CFR 8364.1. The closures are necessary to protect the wild horses, as well as public health and safety. BLM will notify the public about the duration and location of temporary closures in accordance with 43 CFR 8364.1. The BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program is grounded in science, law, and humane-care standards and adheres completely to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act and other federal laws. The BLM does not send wild horses or burros to slaughter, and no loophole exists that would legally allow people who adopt or buy wild horses to ever sell animals directly or to middlemen for slaughter. —Bureau of Land Management
County sixth grade students for funding for a school trip to Washington, D.C., the recent ribbon-cutting at the Butch Cassidy Boyhood Home, delays in installation of guardrails at the bridge on River Lane, plans for a new bridge at the Bullfrog Creek crossing, and an update on the county's victim advocacy program discussed. Garfield Commission Cont'd from A1
quested $2,600. “I can't say enough how good this is for our youth to go back there and experience all that and the history of the country and the monuments,” Commission Chairman Leland Pollock said. Commissioners approved up to $15,000 from the county's recreation fund to help the students make the trip. Commissioners also reported on the recent ribbon-cutting at the Butch Cassidy Boyhood Home, where Gov. Spencer Cox attended the dedication of the historic property as a state monument. Officials emphasized that the site is designated a state monument, not a state park. Cox visited the site before attending the ribbon-cutting at Panguitch Lake Dam. In other county business, commissioners discussed delays at the bridge on River Lane, where installation of the guardrails is expected to take another thirty days. Although the bridge is passable, commissioners raised concerns about ranchers hauling cattle onto the busy highway while the crossing remains unfinished. The county is exploring whether temporary concrete barriers could allow limited farm access. Work has also begun on the Main Canyon bridge. Commissioners
also discussed plans for a new bridge at the Bullfrog Creek crossing, with completion projected for late 2027. They described a recent incident where a motorist became stuck trying to back their vehicle out of the steep crossing when a flash flood arrived. The flood reportedly swept the vehicle about 4½ miles downstream. Later in the meeting, Garfield County Victim Advocate Sylvia Veater appeared before commissioners to give an update on the county's victim advocacy program. She reported assisting twentyfive victims so far this year, including fifteen new cases and ten continuing from last year. The cases involved domestic violence, threats of violence, physical assault, theft and
other crimes. “I assist a lot of the victims to fill out protective orders,” Veater said. She also helps victims apply for assistance through Utah's crime victim reparations program, which can cover therapy, relocation expenses and other needs. Veater told commissioners that a grant covering half her wages had been renewed for another year. The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. Electronic participation is not available, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https:// www.utah.gov/pmn/.
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October 22, 2026
tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! Estate Planning for Families of Children 20 Years A Man Wills, Trusts, and More with Disabilities by Jeffery J. McKenna
Making an estate plan is not something that anyone looks forward to doing. It is difficult to make difficult decisions about what we want to happen to our property after we die. Parents of children with disabilities have additional apprehensions about making estate plans. These parents are anxious about their disabled child's future. Parents worry about who will care for their disabled child, where their child will live, what services their child will need, and what can be done to protect their child's eligibility for needed services. Parents may believe that when they die, other family members will take care of their child with a disability, despite the fact that they have never discussed this with any other family members. The size of your estate is irrelevant. What is important is that you make plans about how your resources will be used after you die. Lack of planning could have serious negative consequences for a child with a disability—whether it be a young child or an adult child. When you meet with your estate planning at-
torney, you should explain the nature and severity of your child's disability to the attorney. You should be sure that the attorney understands what your child can do with respect to making decisions about medical care, money, where to live, and other activities which he or she will have to carry on after you die. Trusts are often very good mechanisms for parents of a child with a disability to use in planning for their child's financial future. A well-drafted trust can enhance the quality of life of an individual with a disability. Your trustee is legally obligated to follow your instructions. Some parents are intimidated by the thought of having a trust because they think it is too complicated. Parents sometimes avoid discussing the possibility of establishing a trust because they plan to leave money to their other children whom they believe will use the money to care for the child with a disability. Leaving the
money outright to the other children is risky. The other children have no legal obligation to use that money for their sibling with a disability. If the other children die before the child with a disability, or get a divorce, or suffer a bankruptcy, the funds may not be used as intended. A trust can serve various purposes such as paying bills, paying for services that are provided to the child with a disability, and providing goods and services that the government will not supply. A trust can meet changing needs and circumstances. There are different ways to create a legal trust. A popular trust for people with disabilities is referred to as a “supplemental needs” trust. It is wise to discuss your options with an attorney and make your choices based on what will best serve your needs and the needs of your disabled child. There may well be options that you were unaware of that may give you and your family members great peace of mind.
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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A woman awoke during the night to find that her husband was not in bed. She put on her robe and went downstairs. He was sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him. He appeared to be in deep thought, just staring at the wall. She saw him wipe a tear from his eye and take a sip of his coffee. "What's the matter dear?" she asked. "Why are you down here at this time of night?" He looked up from his coffee and said, "Do you remember twenty years ago, when we were dating, and you were only 16?" "Yes, of course," she replied. Her husband sighed. The words were not coming easily. "Well, do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car?" he said. She smiled softly and touched his hand. "Yes, I remember." "Do you remember when he shoved that shotgun in my face and said, "Either you marry my daughter, or you spend twenty years in jail?" "How could I forget?" she answered. He wiped another tear from his cheek and said, "You know...I would have gotten out today."
Goes Into a Bar...
A man goes into a bar with his pet giraffe, and has a drink as it lays on the floor. He gets up to leave, without bringing the giraffe with him. The bartender calls out "Hey! You can't just leave that lyin' there!" The man replies "It's not a lion...It's a giraffe."
Shower Thoughts
If two vegans are arguing, is it still considered a beef?
911 Call
A 911 operator gets a frantic call: "Help! My buddy and I are out hunting, and he just grabbed his chest and fell down and stopped breathing! I think he's dead!" The operator says "Calm down, sir. First, we need to make sure he's dead." The caller says "Okay!" and then the operator hears a loud bang. Then the caller says "Now what?"
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
PUNishment
I dropped my toothpaste. I’m crestfallen.
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THEME:
Halloween ACROSS 1. *Count Dracula's creator 5. Zeppelin lead-in 8. Dry riverbed 12. Stew bean 13. Workbench holding device 14. Thing of the past 15. Just right (3 words) 16. "If all ____ fails..." 17. Thin mountain ridge 18. *Michael Jackson's Halloween party song 20. Exclamation, with Louise 21. Like days long gone 22. Lion's "hand" 23. Large seabird 26. YHWH 30. 50 states, acr. 31. Gone (2 words) 34. Drawn in the sand? 35. Long stories 37. Over there 38. Subsequently 39. Doris Day's "Que ____" 40. One million ohms 42. Vatican vestment 43. Causes of PTSD 45. Theater passages 47. Local Area Network 48. Like autumn air 50. '60s British teenagers 52. *Jason's last name 55. Subway in Paris 56. Pinnacle 57. First Nation nation 59. Cheerleader's prop 60. *____'s "swelter'd venom" in #36 Down 61. Capital of Ukraine 62. Any day now 63. Francisco lead-in 64. Dried-up DOWN 1. Club alternative 2. '80s band "Quiet
____" 3. Wet nurse 4. Maid, after getting married 5. City in Northern France 6. Ruhr's industrial center 7. Hunted ruminant 8. *Full moon shapeshifter 9. Sheltered, nautically speaking 10. Flighty one 11. Skater's turf 13. South African grasslands 14. Indian prince 19. Intestinal obstruction 22. Liveliness in one's step 23. *Ghost at a Halloween party 24. According to 25. Nigerian money 26. Jupiter's sister and wife 27. Essential to life 28. Anoint 29. *Witches' hemlock and belladonna, e.g. 32. *Pennywise's are mismatched
33. *"Wool of bat, and tongue of ____" 36. *"....toil and trouble; fire burn and ____ bubble" 38. Anabaptist group 40. Gingerbread shape 41. *Red-____, like Winifred Sanderson of "Hocus Pocus" 44. Wide-mouth jar inventor 46. Small spots 48. "Cuckoo for ____ Puffs" 49. Kieran Culkin as ____ Roy 50. Not nice 51. Von Bismarck or Hahn, e.g. 52. Giant kettles 53. Great Lake 54. Tiresias in "Oedipus Rex," e.g. 55. Business degree, acr. 58. *All Hallow's ____
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October 22, 2026
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FYI Panguitch by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com By now, you should have gotten your mail in ballot. If not, you should go over to the county and see why it hasn’t come. You can send it back through the mail or take it to the county building and put it in the ballot box that is there. I was worried that there wouldn’t be anyone running for Utah's 2nd Legislative District. However, there are six people who are in the running.This ballot doesn’t have a place for you to vote for a party, so you will have to really vote this time. If you are a sports watcher, this is the time of year for you. The NBA starts this week, to go along with all of the football
games. I almost forgot that the World Series of baseball is going on. I know that Milwaukee beat the Dodgers and will represent the National League, but I don’t know who the American League champion team is. Also the women’s professional basketball championships are going on, but Caitlin's Carter team is out of it, so I don’t watch as much. Caitlin is the Tiger Woods of pro basketball. Many people come to see her, and the games are fun to watch, with a lot of really good players. Before Caitlin and the sellout crowds, the players only made a maximum of $85,000, and now it is up to $500,000.
Normally, last Monday would be the end of the second season, but with the really good weather, it may continue on...I hope. It looks like there is going to be a really good Halloween this year. There are posters around town with listings of all of the fun things to do. On the morning of Halloween, the grammar school kid will march around the block past Joe’s Market and back to school. They and many of the teachers will be in costumes, so bring your camera. Usually this time of the year, everyone is dressed in orange, because it is deer and elk hunting season. Years ago, we had a deer hunter's ball, and a lot of
people came. They had a big wheel that you could buy a number on, with a chance to win a new rifle. It was a really big family outing, with everyone with tags. It was really popular with the out of state hunters, and every one of the businesses made money. The only reason I even know that it is deer season is because my granddaughter's husband got a really nice buck, and she sent us a picture of it. Come to think of it, I don’t even hear the sound of guns coming from the target range with the hunter’s sighting in their rifles. Don’t forget to vote early and often. Mack O.
Geothermal Energy
nology borrowed from the oil and gas industry, along with California’s renewable-energy goals, have helped drive the boom, but experts say demand from tech companies is a major factor. “A lot of these companies have clean power goals, though they are not firm goals when other factors are on the line,” said Wilson Ricks, who manages the electricity program at the climate-focused nonprofit Clean Air Task Force. “Constant power, the kind that geothermal can provide, is really key to supplying data center growth as cleanly as possible, and specifically for providing an alternative to just building lots of gas turbines.” These new geothermal projects are located in dry Western states because of their geology, but they face an ironic practical challenge: Most new geothermal technologies need water to produce power. If they’re serving data cen-
ters, that water use comes on top of the water that data centers pipe in to prevent their servers from overheating. Meeting Western data centers’ demand with geothermal may require careful planning, given the region’s limited water resources, and innovations to make geothermal wells less thirsty. Geothermal’s tech and business boom is all about water. Traditional geothermal power works by punching a well into a super-hot pocket of underground water and bringing that water to the surface, like an artificial hot spring. The water either becomes steam or turns another fluid into steam, which spins a turbine to generate electricity. The water is then sent back into the ground to heat up again. This method requires the perfect combination of heat and naturally occurring water to function, so it’s limited to a few small areas of the map. Newer, “next-generation” geothermal technologies try to get around this problem by bringing their own water to dry, hot rocks and circulating it. The amount of water developers have to introduce, however, can vary
widely depending on the method. A company called XGS Energy is trying to provide geothermal energy that requires nearly no water to New Mexico, which is currently suffering a decades-long drought. XGS uses “closed loop” technology that cycles water through the Earth in a continuous pipe, transferring the Earth’s heat to that water through a special material it layers onto the pipe, and then heating a secondary fluid that vaporizes and runs a turbine. The system recycles the same water over and over again without losing it to evaporation or seepage. In 2025, Meta agreed to support XGS’s project to produce 150 megawatts of power at a yet unspecified location in New Mexico. XGS said its water savings are what sets it apart from other geothermal systems, and that its simple design yields benefits in terms of scalability, operating cost, and performance predictability. “For geothermal to broadly scale across the United States, communities need geothermal systems that actively conserve water,” XGS said in a statement. “This design enables us to develop in more locations across the West, and consistently win competitive contracts.” But XGS’s type of water-efficient technol-
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These companies have new technologies to better reach the heat, and a massive new customer base: energyhungry data centers. Tech giants seeking to build data centers while meeting their climate goals see geothermal as a promising option because it can produce consistent power around the clock, unlike solar and wind. Meta and Google have signed agreements with geothermal start-ups in New Mexico and Utah, including a deal announced this month in which Google agreed to buy 396 megawatts from Fervo’s soon-to-come-online Cape Station facility in southwest Utah, enough to power around 430,000 households. The federal government also received record per-acre bids from developers seeking to build geothermal on public lands in the Mountain West this year. New geothermal tech-
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Schools & Sports Panguitch Bobcats Baseball Team Win 3rd Consecutive Baseball Title at UHSAA 1A State Boys Baseball Tournament by Jaynie Connor
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PANGUITCH - On Saturday, October 10, the UHSAA 1A State Boys Baseball Tournament was held at Dixie High School in St. George. The Panguitch Bobcats triumphed over the Altamont Longhorns with an impressive score of 11-1. This win marks the Bobcats' third consecutive state baseball title and the twelfth in the school's history. The game concluded in the top of the 5th inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. Players celebrated their victory together by rushing the pitcher's mound. The team, guided by coach Rawley Burningham, finished the season with an outstanding record of twenty-nine wins and no losses. Senior Pitcher Traiger Ramsey was named UHSAA Athlete of the week for Oct 4-10 for his performance in the state tournament.
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
The fall sports season is coming to an end. The cross country teams did well at the region tourna-
ment at Bryce Valley. The Lady Cats took first place, and the boys came in second. For the girls, Hallie Albreht took 1st, Annie Yardley took 3rd, Abbi Dodds took 8th, and Evans took 12th. For the boys, Lincoln Henrie took 4th, Curtis Henrie took 8th, Max Woolsey came in 11th and Parker Henrie was 23rd. The cross country state championship will
be at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, October 28th, for both the Bobcat teams. For the Lady Cats volleyball team, they have almost two weeks off before their state championship games. They will be held at UVU in Provo on the 2324 of October. No matter what happens at state, all of the fall teams have had a great season.
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Panguitch Lake Dam: This has been a long two and a half years
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trying to get this dam rebuilt, and I'm so grateful to have all you people here as we On Oct. 15, the Bureau of Land get ready to dedicate it and have it available for the future generations of this area. Management announced an oil and gas —Allen Henrie, West Panguitch Irrigation Company’s president lease sale scheduled for Dec. 17, 2026, to offer 43 oil and gas parcels totaling 74,550 acres in Utah. Oil & Gas Leases Cont'd from A1
velopment plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders. All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming Geothermal Energy Cont'd from A5 Jaynie Connor
Attendees gather to listen to speakers atop the new "Neils Peter Ipson Panguitch Lake Dam" on Friday, October 9th. Panguitch Lake Dam Cont'd from A1
bon was cut by Utah State Governor Spencer Cox and Garfield County Commissioner Leland Pollock. The event saw attendance from numerous local and state officials. The newly completed dam rises to a height of twenty-four feet and is primarily constructed of concrete. Due to the narrow site, engineers have successfully designed a replacement that doesn’t require the same length as the original dam. This project is of great importance to hundreds of shareholders who depend on the water stored in Panguitch Lake. The West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company supplies irrigation water to over 500 shareholders, benefiting thousands of acres of farmland in the Panguitch area. Initially, Garfield County had to invest funds to stabilize the dam and address the emergency while officials sought state funding. In June 2025, state and federal regulators approved the reconstruction project, allowing construction to commence later that year. Garfield County Commissioner Leland
Pollock started the event off with remarks of gratitude for all those involved in the project. The original plan was to just secure the dam, but with collective help from the governor and the State of Utah, money was gathered and raised to build a new dam. “It's not every day that you go up there and you get $5 million. That might not seem much to the Wasatch Front, but that's a blessing to Garfield County. I want you all to know that, that's an absolute blessing,” said Pollock. Governer Spencer Cox stated, “Look, it was not a great call to get when I heard that the dam was failing, and these are the things that keep us up at night. We worry what was downstream and what would have happened if that had completely failed.” He continued, “Garfield County is a special place and a place that people want to visit and come and recreate, but there are special people here.” He went on to commend Garfield County’s Director of Public Works Dave Dodds, the team of engineers involved in the project, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Natrual Resources, and everyone who jumped in to help the community in the state of emergency.
Cox stated, “That's the Utah way. Everybody stepped up from the irrigation company, the county, the state, and the neighbor to neighbor people who came up here and worked on this. We had companies and B&G Engineers who jumped in and went to work not knowing if they were going to get paid, but just knowing that we would take care of them and that it would happen. I'm just so proud of you guys. This is the heart of Utah; you are why we do this, and the country could learn a lot from what happened here.” Panguitch born Utah State Senator Don L. Ipson, who represents the 29th District of the Utah State Senate and is the greatgrandson of the new dam's namesake, Neils Peter Ipson, addressed the crowd and offered the dedication prayer. His great-grandfather homesteaded the Panguitch Lake area and helped build the original dam. “This place is home. Our heritage is here,” Ipson said. He reminisced on family memories of living in Panguitch Lake in the summer, spending lots of time fishing. In his dedication prayer, he thanked the original pioneers for their vision and foresight of the land and the area, as well as
the decades of service the original structure provided and asked for sufficient snow and rains to refill the lake. The crowd also heard remarks from State Representative Carl Albrecht and State Senator Evan Vickers. Closing remarks were provided by West Panguitch Irrigation Company’s president, Allen Henrie. Henrie started his remarks by saying, “This has been a long two and a half years trying to get this dam rebuilt, and I'm so grateful to have all you people here as we get ready to dedicate it and have it available for the future generations of this area.” Stating that the crack in the dam was “the perfect storm,” with a full lake, wind, and ice. He remarked how grateful and appreciative he is to all who came and helped in anyway they could to save the communities downstream, especially the Garfield County Road Deparment and the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, stating that both departments were working around the clock to secure the old dam and monitor the area. He thanked the team of contractors from Perco Rock for doing a great job and keeping things within the budget.
ogy may not be well suited to produce power on the scale of data centers’ power needs, according to Roland Horne, who leads the geothermal program at Stanford University. Closed-loop systems generally produce less power per well, and their wells have shorter lifespans than with other approaches, Horne said. Unless technology improves or tech companies absorb the higher costs, water-free geothermal may struggle to produce large amounts of power economically. A more popular approach is “enhanced geothermal,” which uses oiland-gas-style fracking to circulate water through hot rock, manufacturing the kind of underground reservoir traditional geothermal relies on. Inevitably, this method involves losing some water underground. Enhanced geothermal can use less water than natural gas power, which uses it for cooling and steam generation, but the comparison varies by project. At Fervo’s Project Red site in Nevada—the first enhanced geothermal project to produce commercial power—operators have reported losing thirty percent of the water they inject underground. Fervo says losses will be much lower at its Cape Station project in Utah, which is contracted to supply power to Google, because of its different design; but even at a five percent loss rate, large-scale deployment could consume substantial amounts of water. For instance, the software company Oracle recently proposed building up to two gigawatts of new renewable energy generation, possibly including geothermal, in New Mexico. (The announcement came in response to criticism over the climate impacts of a gas-powered data center Oracle is constructing that could become one of the state’s largest greenhouse gas emitters.) Rough calculations by Kristie McLin, principal investigator at the government geothermal laboratory Utah FORGE, suggest that supplying those two gigawatts entirely with enhanced geothermal could consume forty-two million gallons of water per day—about half of Albuquerque’s average daily water demand. “This is a real problem that the industry absolutely needs to try to figure out,” said McLin. “When it’s additive and all your other water sources are already allocated to other uses, it can be challenging to find
BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System. BLM lease sales are held online through Efficient Markets. The parcels BLM analyzed, as well as maps and instructions on how to submit a protest, are available on BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/ProjectHome/?id=E4A3C93EE468-F111-A824001DD8029ED0. —Bureau of Land Management the volume of water you need to start up and sustain enhanced geothermal.” Fervo isn’t using potable water at Cape Station; it uses salty brackish groundwater. But in a landscape where drought has made any water source valuable and potentially hard to find —and amid public outcry over data centers’ own water usage—a reliance on constant available water supplies could add another hurdle to geothermal’s spread. Water is one of several uncertainties, including transmission access, geology, and drilling costs, that can scare investors away from geothermal projects. The unusual combination of oil-andgas-style exploration and electric generation has already made it hard to attract capital in some cases. Data center interest has eased that strain, but not solved it, according to Mike O’Connor, director of the Mountain West Geothermal Consortium, a nonprofit research organization. O’Connor is researching new funding mechanisms for geothermal to overcome some of these challenges. Meanwhile, Utah FORGE researchers, whose facility is located next to Cape Station, are testing ways to reduce water losses, including changing how wells are spaced and how water is injected and recovered. “Utah FORGE is going to demonstrate these different opportunities to reduce water losses and see what performance looks like long term,” McLin said. The geothermal industry’s ability to answer these questions doesn’t just matter for data centers. California needs clean firm power like geothermal if it wants to meet its goal of 100 percent clean electricity sources by 2045. California already gets more than half its electricity from renewables like solar and wind, but it needs reliable power that can fill the gaps when those sources and batteries aren’t operating. The state’s utility regulator has required power providers to procure a gigawatt of clean firm power by 2026, prompting a California utility to promise to buy 320 megawatts of geothermal power from Cape Station. “There was an argument for geothermal power before data centers, and there will be an argument for geothermal power after these data centers are built,” said O’Connor.
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Five Ways to Help Someone Struggling Zebra Mussels: Utah is dedicated to coordinating with Mental Health with our partners to contain and manage this aquatic by Dennis Hinkamp | Utah State University Extension
invasive species threat. We need everyone’s help to protect our waterways. If you’re getting out on the water—whether on a boat, kayak or paddleboard—please make it a habit to clean, drain and dry your gear every single time. It’s a simple step that makes a huge difference. —Bruce Johnson, DNR Law Enforcement Aquatic Invasive Species Statewide Operations Lt. Zebra Mussels Cont'd from A1
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Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference. UTAH - Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference. In recognition of World Mental Health Day, which took place on Oct. 10, Utah State University Extension’s Health Extension: Advocacy, Research and Teaching (HEART) Initiative offers five strategies families can use to support loved ones facing mental health challenges. 1. Recognize the power of family support. Family members are often among the first to notice changes in behavior, routines, or emotional wellbeing. Because of these close relationships, families can provide an important support network and help people connect with treatment and other resources. Families can also help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. In some situations, family therapy can help family members better understand how to support a loved one while strengthening relationships within the family. 2. Avoid stigmatizing language and beliefs. Words matter. Stigma can occur when differences or mental health conditions are labeled negatively,
creating an “us vs. them” attitude. People who experience stigma may feel isolated or discriminated against and may become less likely to seek help. Family members can create a safer environment by avoiding judgmental language and treating mental health and substance use disorders as health concerns that deserve understanding and appropriate care. 3. Be available, listen, and be patient. Social support can help people cope with stress, and feeling connected to others can benefit overall health. Families can provide that connection through faceto-face conversations, phone calls, texts, or video chats. When talking with someone who is struggling, ask open-ended questions that let them explain what they are experiencing. Families may also benefit from discussing their history of mental health concerns. Understanding possible genetic predispositions can help people better understand their experiences and realize they are not alone. Above all, be patient. Finding appropriate resources and treatment can take time. 4. Offer realistic hope. Hope is more than simply wishing things will improve. It can build
USU’s Restoring the West Conference is Restored by Dennis Hinkamp | Utah State University Extension LOGAN - The Re- ence is designed to create storing the West workshop, meaningful opportunities founded in 2006, brings for communication and coltogether leading scientists laboration between managand managers from across ers and scientists. Beyond the West to bridge the gap presentations and discusbetween university re- sions, the format gives parsearch and on-the-ground ticipants ample time to experience. It will be held exchange ideas, build contoday and tomorrow, Oct. nections, and continue con22 - 23, at the Utah State versations over meals and University Eccles Confer- refreshments. USU has also partence Center in Logan. USU Forestry Exten- nered with the University of sion is teaming up with Utah to host a bonus event the Utah Forest Restora- on Friday afternoon. Charttion Institute to present the ing a Roadmap of Wildtwo-day event. It features fire Research and Policy in presenters from state and Utah will feature presentafederal land-management tions from USU and U of agencies, private industry U researchers, followed by and non-profits, as well small-group sessions. The as scientists, researchers, half-day workshop, held on practitioners, and others the afternoon of October 23, representing forest restora- is free and aims to highlight tion and natural resource potential research and policy collaborations between management. “After a six-year hia- USU and U of U faculty and tus brought on by the pan- map directions for wildfire demic and staffing chang- research in Utah. Walk-up and online es, Restoring the West returns this year with new registration is $125 and inpartners, renewed energy, cludes lunch on both days and the same commitment and heavy hors d’oeuvres to bringing people together during the evening poster to advance forest and land session. Although the Chartrestoration,” said Darren ing a Roadmap of Wildfire McAvoy, USU Extension Research and Policy in Utah forestry specialist and co- workshop is free, attendees are encouraged to register at organizer. He said the confer- restoringthewest.org.
resilience by acknowledging past difficulties while maintaining confidence in the future. Family members can offer hope by being genuine and drawing from shared experiences. A simple message such as, “We have been through difficult things before, and we can get through this together,” can reassure them without minimizing what they're experiencing. 5. Take care of yourself. Supporting someone experiencing mental health or substance use concerns can be stressful. Family members and caregivers need to protect their own physical and emotional well-being and take appropriate steps for self-care. Families should educate themselves about their loved one’s treatment, ask appropriate questions, and communicate with those involved in their care when possible. Family or marriage therapy may also help rebalance relationships and promote healing. For additional mental health resources and information, visit the Utah State University Extension HEART Initiative website, or call 988 for help.
threaten infrastructure by clogging pipes and present safety hazards for recreational users. “Utah is dedicated to coordinating with our partners to contain and manage this aquatic invasive species threat,” DNR Law Enforcement Aquatic Invasive Species Statewide Operations Lt. Bruce Johnson said. “We need everyone’s help to protect our waterways. If you’re getting out on the water — whether on a boat, kayak or paddleboard—please make it a habit to clean, drain and dry your gear every single time. It’s a simple step that makes a huge difference.” After the Colorado infestation, DWR began more extensive sampling for invasive mussels on the Utah side of the Colorado River in 2025 from the state line to Moab—areas that are unfortunately all downstream from the infestation. In June and July, an environmental DNA autosampler was deployed at a new location near the Potash Boat Ramp, approximately fourteen river miles downstream of Moab. The sampler collected daily water samples, which were then analyzed by the U.S. Geological Survey for zebra and quagga mussel DNA. Four of twenty-two samples came back positive for zebra mussel DNA during this period. Then the live adult zebra mussel
was found during monitoring efforts in September. The recent detection is a stark reminder of the serious nature of this threat. Once found in a system, it’s easier for recreators to spread mussels and other aquatic invasive species to other local waterbodies, imposing very serious issues on water infrastructure in a state reliant on irrigation. As a result, DWR and DNR law enforcement will remain vigilant and will continue to work with USGS, the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management to better understand the status of zebra mussels in the Colorado River within Utah and respond accordingly. All river users in Utah—including those using nonmotorized watercraft such as canoes, paddleboards and rafts—are required to clean, drain, and dry their watercraft when leaving a waterbody. That includes removing debris, mud and water from the watercraft and trailer. Anyone using motorized watercraft are also required to take the mandatory mussel-aware boater program course and pay the associated aquatic invasive species fee for motorized boats. Drain plugs must also be removed before leaving a waterbody and transporting a watercraft within Utah. “As some of the primary users of the Colorado River, nonmotorized boaters are our first line of defense in helping reduce the
risk of transporting this species from the Colorado River to other waters in the state,” DWR Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Trina Hedrick said. “All boaters are required to clean, drain and dry all watercraft when moving between waterbodies to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive mussels. We need everyone to get serious about this threat and help us stop the spread.” Negative impacts of mussels • They plug water lines, even lines that are large in diameter. • If they get into water delivery systems, it will cost millions of dollars annually to remove them and keep the pipes free, which can result in higher utility bills. • They remove plankton from the water, which hurts fish species. • Mussels can get into your boat’s engine cooling system. If they do, they’ll foul the system and damage the engine. • When mussels die in large numbers, they stink and the sharp shells of dead mussels also cut your feet as you walk along the beaches. Learn how to prevent the spread of invasive mussels and other aquatic invasive species on the STD of the Sea website. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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Legal Notices 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 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing on a Trust Deed executed by Nathaniel Steed, as Trustor, and Utah Independent Bank, as Beneficiary. The Trust Deed is dated October 12, 2021, recorded on October 13, 2021, as Entry No. 281364, Book 554, Page 137 in the office of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah, amended by Modification of Deed of Trust dated February 19, 2025, recorded on February 26, 2025, as Entry No. 288400, Book 0585, Page 0859 in the records of the County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah, and the property located in Garfield County, State of Utah, is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL 1: BEGINNING AT THE CENTER-SOUTH-NORTHEAST 1-64 CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN, UTAH; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 89°48’57” EAST ALONG THE EAST-WEST CENTERLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, 657.46 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST-NORTHEAST 1/64 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 00°07’55” EAST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, 144.73 FEET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF BRYCE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1; THENCE SOUTH 88°12’59” WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF BRYCE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1; THENCE SOUTH 88°12’59” WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID BRYCE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, 104.59 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE SOUTH 54°47’20” WEST 59.70 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE NORTH 89°33’09” WEST 157.63 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE NORTH 43°13’17” WEST 86.35 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE NORTH 89°41’42” WEST 79.26 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE SOUTH 89°51’30” WEST 78.46 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE SOUTH 89°15’35” WEST 49.94 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE SOUTH 89°45’22” WEST 79.73 FEET TO THE NORTHSOUTH CENTER LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 00°09’44” WEST LEAVING THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID BRYCE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 AND ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, 116.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL COAL, OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS IN, ON, OR UNDER SAID LAND TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING AND/OR REMOVING THE SAME. Parcel No. 08-0073-0467 PARCEL 2: BEGINNING 33.00 FEET NORTH AND 200.00 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 384.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 150.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 243.00 FEET; THENCE WEST 297.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 146.50 FEET; THENCE WEST 343.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 146.50 FEET; THENCE EAST 31.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 627.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 460.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, OF THE SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN; THENCE N89°48’02”W ALONG THE SECTION LINE 544.03 FEET; THENCE N00°00’00”E 66.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°48’09”W 109.99 FEET; THENCE N00°10’20”E 183.54 FEET; THENCE N89°55’48”E 130.00 FEET; THENCE S00°10’16”W 164.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A 20.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 31.43 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°01’42”, (LONG CHORD BEARS: S45°11’07”W 28.29 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel No. 08-0073-0251 PARCEL 3: COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, OF THE SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN; THENCE N89°48’02”W ALONG THE SECTION LINE 544.03 FEET; THENCE N00°00’00”E 66.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°48’09”W 109.99 FEET; THENCE N00°10’20”E 183.54 FEET; THENCE N89°55’48”E 130.00 FEET; THENCE S00°10’16”W 164.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A 20.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 31.43 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°01’42”, (LONG CHORD BEARS: S45°11’07”W 28.29 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel No. 08-0073-0497 A Substitution of Trustee and Notice of Default were recorded on July 20, 2026 as Entry 291808, Book 601, Page 1, and on July 21, 2026 as Entry 291817, Book 601, Page 39, 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 the undersigned. The hours of his office operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED TO COLLECT THIS DEBT. V. Lowry Snow Substitute Trustee Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 22 & 29 and NOVEMBER 5, 2026
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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 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. 18, 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) 61-3640 (a55122): Shawn Kinross, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile E of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION. WAYNE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 93-3708 (a55111): State of Utah School & Institutional Trust Lands Administration propose(s) using 2.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (21 miles NE of Hanksville) for STOCKWATERING. 95-5579 (a55132): Glenn Champagne, Linda Herrera-Champagne propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.254 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Well (existing) (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 22 & 29, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION There will be a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Torrey zoning and building ordinances. Copies of the proposed amendments are available in the town office 75 E 100 N. Hearing date: October 29, 2026, at 6:00PM at the Town Office, 75 E 100 N, Bay 1, Torrey. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 22 & 29, 2026
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests. P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761
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.
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ISO 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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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. 27th
Wed. Oct. 28th
Thurs. Oct. 29th
Taco Soup, Cheesy Bread, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Peaches, Brownie
Chicken Sandwich w/ Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Tater Tots, Salad Bar/Pasta Salad, Pineapple, Chocolate Pudding
Spaghetti w/ Meatballs, Italian Vegetables, Salad Bar/Bread Stick, Pears, Halloween Cupcake
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 27th
Fish & Chips, Bread Stick, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Apple, Feta Salad, Mandarin Orange Cream Salad, No Bake Cookie
WED Oct 28th
Country Fried Steak, Potatoes & Gravy/ White Roll, Carrots & Peas, Green Salad, Pears, Peanut Butter Cookie
THURS Oct 29th
Chili, Beans & Cheese, Cornbread, Salad Bar, Five Cup Fruit Salad, Cinnamon Roll
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.
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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
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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
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 PartTime 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 part-time afternoon job, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume to: AmberLee Ellett, HR Manager aellett@waynechc.org
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