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Reef Ride Bike Days Returns to Capitol Reef, Sept. 19 & 26 TORREY - Capitol Reef National Park will host the return of its popular Reef Ride cycling event on Sept. 19 and 26, offering visitors a rare chance to experience the Scenic Drive free of vehicle traffic. From sunrise until 3 p.m. each day, the road will be reserved for cyclists— including Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes—along with hikers and runners. Event Schedule • Dates: Sept. 19 and 26, 2026 • Time: Sunrise to 3 p.m., when the road reopens to vehicles • Location: Capitol Reef National Park, Scenic Drive The Scenic Drive is a 7.9-mile paved route showcasing Capitol Reef’s signature cliffs, canyons and the western edge of the Waterpocket Fold. Beginning near the visitor center, the road provides access to Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, and PleasReef Ride Cont'd on A2
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Garfield County, SUU, Small Business Orgs Host 'Small Business Solutions Workshop' in Panguitch, Sept. 23
Wayne County Commission
by Jaynie Connor
Sept. 8, 2026
organizations dedicated to assisting Utah small businesses daily. Kaden Figgins, the Business Workshop
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Garfield County, Southern Utah University, and several other small business agencies from southern Utah will host a “Small Business Solutions Workshop” on September 23rd at the Cowboy’s Smokehouse Cafe in Panguitch. PANGUITCH - Mark your calendars for the upcoming "Small Business Solutions Workshop" on September 23rd at the Cowboy’s Smokehouse Cafe in Panguitch. Hosted
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Two transmission lines run through the Calf Creek area near Escalante. compared to a loop-system where electricity can be dispatched from a second source. Garkane members in Wayne County experienced extended power outages last year when the Monroe fire destroyed multiple transmission poles feeding the communities in Wayne County. Garkane CEO Bryant Shakepear commented, “With the uncertainty in the west regarding wildfires, water levels at the Glen Garkane Energy Cont'd on B2
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST
by Kathryn Chamberlain
WAYNE CO. Wayne County could soon see its first R6 Self-Help Housing project, aimed at helping young families find affordable housing and stay in the county. During its Sept. 8 meeting, the Wayne County Commission approved the sale of approximately 3.5 acres of countyowned property near the rodeo trails to R6, where up to six homes could be built. The program helps income-qualifying families become homeowners by requiring participants to qualify for USDA financing and commit thirty hours each week toward construction. Families work together under the guidance of a construction supervisor, learning building skills along the way. “Some people never ran a caulk gun before or a tape measure before,” the supervisor said. “So
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Garkane Secures Valuable Second Transmission Source for Increased Reliability
SO. CENTRAL UTAH - Garkane Energy is responsible for providing electricity to one of the largest cooperative service territories in the United States. This brings many opportunities but also many challenges. One of those challenges for the cooperative is operating a radial electrical system. That means if one transmission or distribution line goes offline, power can’t be looped from another source and must remain off until the line can be restored. This is
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by Garfield County, Southern Utah University, and several other small business agencies from southern Utah, this event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., including a lunch.
Attendees will have the chance to gather valuable information on funding, resources, and business support from local sources. This provides a great opportunity to connect with
4 California Condors Take First Flight at 30th Annual Release Event, Sept. 26
Entrada Institute Invites Community to Grand Opening of New Cultural Center, Sept. 26
V E R M I L I O N CLIFFS, AZ - Four California Condors are ready for release into the wild on September 26, 2026, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. This year's event marks thirty years since The Peregrine Fund and partners released the first six condors at this same site on December 12, 1996—the start of the Arizona-Utah population's recovery. The 30th annual event will be held in person at Vermilion Cliffs and live-streamed via The Peregrine Fund's YouTube Channel at 11:30 Condor Release Cont'd on B3
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On Saturday, September 26, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Entrada Institute will host an open house to introduce the community to the organization’s brandnew facility in Torrey. Highlights of the event include the unveiling of an historic mural by Donna Pence and Paul Heath (above). TORREY - For more than thirty years, the Entrada Institute has been operating out of a small historic building on Torrey’s main street. This fall, after
a decade of preparation, the nonprofit organization moves next door into a brand-new facility that includes state-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities,
handicap-accessible seating, and clear sightlines for all audience members. Open House Cont'd on B3
UPCOMING EVENTS... Escalante Canyons Art Festival
Sept. 18-27
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Reef Ride: The Scenic Drive is a 7.9‑mile paved route showcasing Capitol Reef’s signature cliffs, canyons and the western edge of the Waterpocket Fold. Beginning near the visitor center, the road provides access to Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, and Pleasant Creek. Participants can expect dramatic sandstone walls, sweeping vistas and a peaceful, vehicle‑free experience.
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ant Creek. Participants can expect dramatic sandstone walls, sweeping vistas and a peaceful, vehicle-free experience. The road climbs to 5,977 feet and includes moderately steep grades suitable for a range of cycling abilities. Because the
route is out-and-back, riders can complete a round-trip distance of approximately 15.8 miles. Safety Guidance • Helmet: Cyclists are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet. • Hydration: Water is limited along the route, bring plenty. • Visibility Gear: Wearing bright clothing and lights
or reflectors help keep you visible. • Trail Etiquette: Cyclists should yield to pedestrians and runners; administrative vehicles may be present. • Weather: Conditions can shift quickly, be prepared and check the forecast. • E-bikes: Charge your e-bike fully before arrival; no charging sta-
tions are available. Reef Ride provides a unique opportunity to enjoy Capitol Reef’s landscapes at a slower pace and without vehicle traffic. For details, visit the park’s event page or contact the visitor center. For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/ care/index.htm. —National Park Service
Business Workshop: Rural businesses often face a seasonal customer base,
workforce and housing shortages, rising costs and limited access to financing and professional services. Marketing beyond the local area can also be challenging. The workshop will allow attendees to meet directly with representatives from business‑support organizations. They can ask questions and connect with people who can assist with financing, planning, marketing and business growth. —Kaden Figgins, Garfield County Director of Planning and Economic Development
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Garfield County Director of Planning and Economic Development, hopes attendees leave with useful information, valuable contacts, and clear next steps for their businesses. "Many local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are unaware of the assistance available to them," said Figgins. Joni Anderson with the SUU Business Center organized the workshop to bring those resources directly to
Garfield County. Resources include, but are not limited to, Southern Utah University, Garfield County Utah, Small Business Association, Utah Microloan Fund, BIG Chamber of Commerce and SBDC Utah. “Rural businesses often face a seasonal customer base, workforce and housing shortages, rising costs and limited access to financing and professional services," said Figgins. "Marketing beyond the local area can also be challenging. The workshop will allow attendees to meet
directly with representatives from business-support organizations. They can ask questions and connect with people who can assist with financing, planning, marketing and business growth." Attendees will learn about programs and services available to help them start, operate or expand a business. The workshop will be practical and informal, with opportunities to ask questions and discuss individual business needs. "Start by identifying the need your business will
meet, researching your potential customers and developing a basic business plan," said Figgins. "Most importantly, seek guidance early, organizations such as the Small Business Development Center and local economic-development offices are there to help." For questions, contact Kaden Figgins at 435-6761157 or kaden.figgins@ garfield.utah.gov. Participants can register for the "Small Business Solutions Workshop" by going to https://go.utahsbdc.org/ c162bq.
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Thank You, Garfield County Employees I would like to take a moment to recognize and thank several Garfield County employees for a job well done at the Panguitch Lake boat ramp. For years, boaters have struggled with deteriorated sections of the ramp and large holes that have caused damage to numerous boats and trailers, including my own and those of friends. With the lake level currently low, I reached out
to several entities in hopes of getting the problem addressed, but, unfortunately, no one seemed willing to take ownership of the issue. I then contacted Clint Moore, our Garfield County Road Foreman, and he immediately helped put together a team to find a solution. County Planner Kaden Figgins was able to identify funding outside of the county's regular budget, and Kaden, Building
Official Jared Woolsey, and Public Works Director Dave Dodds worked with a local concrete contractor to evaluate the site and determine what needed to be done. Within just a few days, that group was working together to rebuild the necessary portions of the ramp and make it safe and serviceable once again. We should all be grateful for the dedicated employees we have through-
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September 17, 2026
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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and Delphinus the Dolphin SPACE - Let’s just look at the night sky for a while after an intriguing day in the sun, clouds and rain. After the sun sets, let’s take a look around and take a somewhat indepth sky tour. Up there early in the evening, Venus and Spica are hanging close at dusk, making a great show of blue and white. They are low in the west-southwest as twilight fades, and getting lower every night. Altair the Eagle is that bright star high towards the south soon after dark. Find little Sagitta, the Arrow, barely above it. Then let’s swing to the northwest for the Boötes Kite asterism leaning toward the Big Dipper in the north. Above this is the Corona Borealis, or the Circle of the Chiefs, and it is where we keep looking for a nova to occur. Scorpius, which is the proud starring constellation of summer evenings, is starting to tilt over and hanging low on the horizon as it always does in the southwest after dark. . Now let’s go back to the top of the sky and find Sagitta, the Arrow, again up above Altair high in the south. Delphinus, the dolphin, is leaping in and out of the Milky Way just above, avoiding the arrow while enjoying its flight. Some people think that Delphinus looks like an old-fashioned UFO. Get your binoculars, and tell me what you think. Let's go back to the southwest and find Scorpio again, and to the left of this is Sagittarius where between the two and up and above are mesmerizing star clusters and nebula to be had for the looking. Explorers on the oceans saw these, as well as on terra firma. And since its many cultures one sky, let’s check in on some of the real navigators. Polynesians on the pacific glide through the waves and the wind and the stars maybe down to New Zealand and see Maui drop his hook and pull off the Hawaiian Islands and maybe see the Emu in the sky, as this constellation is made of clouds of gas or nebulosity. In September, the Emu stretches across the sky, and the female Emu chases the male. A SpaceX Falcon heavy rocket launched with NASA’S Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope onboard from Aug. 30, 2026, and is heading way out to a point called Lagrange point 2, which is about one million miles from Earth. Lagrange point is the combined gravity of the Sun and Earth and will give Roman a stable vantage point with a clear, unobstructed view to survey deep space. Roman will unlock the mysteries of dark energy and investigate the physics of distant stars. It will repeatedly monitor hundreds of millions of stars, and the same observations are expected to reveal around 100,000 additional planets through transits. While Hubble and the JWST are built to get close looks at distant phenomena in the universe,
by Leonard Thomas Roman will study the bigger picture of our cosmos. Its main instrument, known as the Wide Field Instrument (WFI), will take extremely wide images of the universe, capturing ultra-high-definition views across broad swaths of the sky. It's also equipped with the first active coronagraph to be used in space, which will revolutionize exoplanet studies. The Roman Space Telescope is named after NASA's first chief astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, the first woman in an executive leadership role at the space agency. It was Roman who advocated for a telescope in space, leading to the Hubble Space Telescope. Roman, who died in 2018, earned the nickname "Mother of Hubble" as a result. One of NASA's intrepid Mars rovers has notched another impressive milestone during its exploration NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mastcam camera to capture a panorama made up of 323 individual images. The images were taken on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, 2026, the 4,972nd and 4,973rd Martian days (or sols) of the rover's mission, just as Curiosity notched a total of 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) of elevation gain throughout its now 14-year exploration of the Red Planet. The images show the wide expanse of a broad valley nicknamed "Valle Grande," a depression on the side of Mars' Mount Sharp, the 3-mile-tall (5-kilometer) mountain the rover has been climbing since 2014. The valley's floor and northern rim can be seen in the curiosity's mission has been incredible for a number of reasons. For one, the daring "sky crane" maneuver that NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory used to land the SUV-sized robot on the Red Planet changed Mars landings forever. Since then, Curiosity has discovered clues that liquid water once flowed across the surface of Mars and has found tantalizing evidence of complex or-
ganic molecules on the Red Planet, including some that scientists consider to be the "building blocks" of life. Astronomers have discovered a new fastest star in the Milky Way Galaxy. Called S301, it orbits our galaxy's central supermassive black hole at more than 8% the speed of light. And the thing that's getting astronomers most excited is that this star could help unlock the mystery of our central black hole's spin. Delphinus the Dolphin has a graceful kite shape Have you spotted Delphinus the Dolphin leaping out of a dark sky near the Summer Triangle? It’s well placed for viewing this time of year, arcing high across the sky each night. Delphinus the Dolphin is the 69th-largest of the 88 constellations. This unassuming star pattern comes into view each year on northern summer evenings. And by northern fall, it’s well placed for viewing, arcing high across the sky each night. But its stars are faint. So to see it, you’ll want a dark sky. Delphinus lies just outside of the line connecting the stars Deneb in Cygnus the Swan and Altair in Aquila the Eagle. These bright stars form two corners of the famous asterism called the Summer Triangle. Scan along that line with your eye or binoculars. And if your sky is dark enough, Delphinus will pop into view. Leonard Thomas has a Bachelor of Science de‑ gree in Comprehensive Broadcasting and worked as a park ranger as a star guide at Capitol Reef Na‑ tional Park. He is a resi‑ dent of Torrey, Utah, and is the creator of the podcast SkyWatcher Leo T, which is available to listen to on Spotify.
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Select Health Recognizes 10 Outstanding Utah Organizations Addressing Community Health Needs with $50,000 Award UTAH - Select Health has awarded $50,000 to ten community organizations through its annual Select Health Awards program. Across Utah, healthier communities are taking shape in places people visit everyday including community centers, classrooms, food pantries and neighborhood organizations. The work happening in these spaces helps people find stability, build connections and access resources that support their health and well-being. The 2026 recipients address a wide range of social drivers of health, including food access, housing stability, education, physical activity, social connection and preventive health services. Their work helps individuals and families overcome barriers and build healthy futures. Each organization received $5,000 to support local efforts that strengthen communities across the state. “Health is shaped by many factors beyond medical care. Access to safe housing, nutritious food, education, social support and preventive services all influence a person’s health and well-being,” said Rob Hitchcock, Select Health president and CEO. “The organizations recognized through this year’s Select Health Awards address those needs every day. They are helping people build stronger foundations for health, creating opportunities to thrive and making a lasting difference in communities across Utah.” 2026 Select Health Awards Recipients - Utah • Brigham City Commu‑ nity Center with Senior Services: The organization helps older adults and vulnerable populations remain active, connected and supported. Its programs address social needs that contribute to overall health and quality of life. • Building Youth Around the World: The nonprof-
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it works to ensure children and families have access to necessities, health and hygiene resources and educational support. Its efforts focus on reducing economic and social barriers in underserved communities. Hope Alliance: Hope Alliance expands access to vision care and eyeglasses to underserved communities in Utah and around the world. The organization’s work helps people access services that can help improve learning, employment and daily living. National Society for English Language Learners: Provides immersive English instruction for adult immigrants. Participants strengthen communications skills, build community connections and gain tools that support long-term success. Pantry to Porch: The organization works to address food insecurity by coordinating volunteers who deliver food directly to individuals and families. The service helps reach people who face barriers to accessing local food resources. Playworks Utah: Playworks creates opportunities for children to be active, engaged and connected through safe and meaningful play. Its programs support physical health, social development and positive school experiences. Salt Lake Harm Re‑ duction Project: The organization helps reduce stigma, prevent the spread of infectious disease, and connects people with essential health resources. Its work supports healthier outcomes for individuals and communities. Tooele Education Foun‑ dation: The foundation supports students and educators throughout Tooele County School
District. By investing in educational success and well-being, it helps create conditions that support lifelong health and opportunity. • Uintah Basin Associa‑ tion of Governments Community Services Department: The department provides services that help lowincome individuals and families achieve greater stability. Programs include shelter, rental assistance, transitional housing and food assistance. • Youthlinc: Youthlinc develops leaders through service and humanitarian experiences. Its mission is to create lifelong humanitarians who are committed to strengthening communities at home and abroad. “Each of this year’s recipients is creating meaningful change close to home,” Hitchcock said. “Whether helping a student succeed in school, connecting a family with food or expanding access to health services or vision care, these organizations are making a difference in the lives of Utahns every day. For nearly two decades, the Select Health Awards program has provided more than $1 million to community organizations in Idaho, Nevada and Utah. The program recognizes organizations that help people access resources, services and opportunities that contribute to better health outcomes. By supporting community-based solutions, Select Health helps advance healthier, more resilient communities across the Mountain West. For more information about the Select Health Awards program or to nominate an organization for future consideration, visit selecthealthawards.org. —Select Health
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Wills, Trusts, and More More Than Halfway to Christmas: Time to Start Thinking Ahead by Jeffery J. McKenna
We are more than half way to Christmas. Many people may be starting Christmas shopping already. Before you know it, Christmas cards and wrapping paper will be on the shelves. What meaningful gift will you give this year? We live in a community where many people are retired. Many have worked hard to accumulate sufficient assets to live a comfortable retired life. I have met wonderful people—people who are always helping their children with finances, babysitting, chores, everything. But, like me, and like many of us, they wonder, every year, what to get their families for Christmas. More ties? More games?
But this year can be different. Think outside of the proverbial “box.” Have you noticed that most people wait until their retirement years to formulate an estate plan? Many young families don’t even think about estate planning. We all want to assume that life is long. Many young families feel that they cannot afford to have an estate plan drafted. Many young people do not think they have sufficient assets to worry about estate planning. Many fail to consider their life insurance policies as part of their estate. And, more importantly, they fail to recognize that their most valuable “asset” is not found in their financial statement or life insurance policies but rather under the covers each night of the children’s beds and bunkbeds. A significant number of parents and grandparents are forced to bear the financial and emotional burden of sorting out the mess that ensues when their child with a young family dies without an es-
tate plan. A proper estate plan can set forth who the minor children will live with throughout their lives and who will make the decisions in the face of illness or incapacity. The emotional stress is significant, especially while at the same time dealing with grief and loss. To prevent this from happening you could give your adult child(ren) the gift of an estate plan. For peace of mind, for the benefit of families and young children, for the good that can be accomplished to protect young children, nothing beats the meaningful and important gift of helping your posterity to set their affairs in order. It may well be called “the gift that keeps on giving.” It is not only a wonderful, considerate gift, it is a wonderful way to give “peace of mind” during a time when we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. Start now and have a plan in advance of the end of the year rush. Merry Christmas in September.
Now with Richfield and Panguitch offices to serve clients in and around the surrounding counties. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose prac‑ tice 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 Bar‑ ney, 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.
September 17, 2026
tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! Royal Throne
The king of an obscure country dies, and the prince inherits all his wealth. The prince has a thing for shiny things and for glass, since he just thinks its pretty, so he commissions the construction of a new royal palace made entirely of glass. The architects warn him that it'll be near impossible, but lo and behold, they made it. On the day of completion, the prince brought the old royal throne into the mansion. Now this throne was huge and made of solid gold in places, so you can imagine the weight. as he had his servants carry it up the staircase, The immense weight caused the stairs to shatter, and, eventually, the entire palace came crashing down. The moral of the story here? People who live in glass houses shouldn't stow thrones.
Family Jokes
A family brought a ladder to dinner because someone joked that the jokes were on another level. Dad tried a pizza joke but said it was too cheesy. Mom told a cleaning joke that swept everyone off their feet. Grandpa attempted a math joke that didn’t add up, but everyone laughed anyway.
A Talk with God
A man is talking to God, he asks "God, what is a million dollars to you?" God replies "A million dollars is as a single cent." The man then asks, "God, what is a million years to you?" God says "A million years is as a second" Then man then asks "God, can I have a cent?" "Sure," says God, "Just a sec"
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
PUNishment
Two cats were in a swim race. They were named "One Two Three" and "Un Deux Trois." "One Two Three" won the race because the "Un Deux Trois" cat sank.
Shower Thoughts
It is substantially more suspicious to board an airplane wearing a parachute than to board a boat wearing a life jacket.
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31. Hole-punching tools 32. Coral polyp, e.g. 33. Eat away 34. *What similar magnetic poles do 36. *Electrical resistance units 38. Mature elvers 42. Sorrow 45. "In the grand ____ of things" 49. Having Everything Revealed singersongwriter 51. Related on mother's side 54. Plunder 56. Sheep-like 57. Grad 58. a.k.a. kissing disease 59. Pox mark 60. Gentleman, informally 61. It will 62. Not this 63. Certain coniferous trees 64. India's smallest state 66. *Not liquid or solid Solution on B5
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Maurice Albrecht Celebrates 90 Years
Maurice Albrecht is still trucking around at 90 years old! An open house celebrating Maurice’s 90th birthday will be held Sunday, September 27, from 2:00–4:30 p.m. at Bicknell City Park. Come enjoy a light luncheon and help us wish Maurice a very happy birthday! Maurice was born and raised in Bicknell, Utah, the second of four sons born to Torval and Elnore Albrecht. He also had one sister, Mary, who recently passed away. At a very young age, Maurice began working alongside his father in the family’s timbering and logging business. By the time he was 19, he was hauling lumber from his father’s sawmill to Salt Lake City and California. He also worked in his father’s uranium mines, hauling uranium. Eventually, Maurice decided it was time to venture out on his own. He purchased a Kenworth truck and began what would become a long and successful career in trucking, eventually owning several trucking companies. After his wife, Connie, passed away, Maurice retired from the trucking business, at one point owning 35 trucks. He later sold his current business, Wesco, and returned to the place he has always been happiest— Bicknell. Back home, Maurice enjoyed spending time with his brothers, Sherwood, Steve and Carl, as well as hunting and fishing on his beloved Boulder Mountain. He shared many memorable hunts with his nephews, too. In fact, at the age of 89, Maurice went on his last hunt and bagged a buck! Today, Maurice is enjoying life and celebrating 14 years of marriage to one of his old high school girlfriends, Lola Ann Ellett. Together, they enjoy the best of both worlds, splitting their time between Bicknell and St. George. Please join us in celebrating 90 years of Maurice Albrecht —a lifetime of hard work, adventure, family, and plenty of trucking!
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FYI Panguitch by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It looks like autumn has taken a cue from summer and has started a couple of weeks early. But, boy, isn’t the weather nice. I noticed that our grass isn’t growing like it was, even after another nice rain storm. I figure that, with the cool nights, I will only have to mow the lawn one more time. Mowing the lawn with my electric mower is a really good way to get in a walk. A couple of weeks ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints went back to having three classes on Sunday: Sacrament, Sunday School and Relief Society and Priesthood. Previously, Relief Society and Priesthood and Sunday School were every other week. Last Monday should
have been the start of the second season. Hopefully, it will be like it has been for the last thirty years and will bring the tourists with money who stay in the motels and hotels. With our slowest summer in thirty years, it sure is needed. One great thing about autumn is the color in the trees, which makes for a beautiful ride. We like to take Highway 12 out to Torrey. The trees on the other side of Boulder are really something. If you are young enough, you can take a hike up to the waterfalls at Beaver Dam and still see the trees. You can maybe even take a little side trip over to Capitol Reef, which is only thirteen miles farther. There are some good restaurants there, also.
I am not a hunter. I only went once, and with all of the guns going off around me, I thought there might be a better way to die. I am jealous of all the families that get together for the deer hunt. It seems like such a great way to be with all of your family. Many years ago, before they put drawings on the deer hunt, it was much better. Back when I was a firefighter, we had a deer hunters' ball each year, and they had live music and a lot of people there. The big hit was the giant spinning wheel that had prizes on it, and the grand prize was always a hunting rifle. This was also great for the town, with all of the out-ofstate hunters staying here. Oil now costs over $100 a barrel, and gas is
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Nothing much has changed, and the Bobcat baseball team is still rolling along. And the Lady Cats volleyball team beat another 2A team. Last Wednesday, the baseball team went out to Wayne and had a good game, winning with a score of 8-2. The game was at least a little closer. Then on Friday, they were over
by Mack Oetting at Bryce Valley for another victory, bringing up their season to 10-0. On Wednesday the 16th, the Cats were up at Pinnacle for a game, and then on the 18th, Valley will be here for a Friday game. The ball team only has three more games, and they are all away before the state playoffs start on October 2nd. The girls just keep rolling along, with wins over 1,2, and 3A teams, and it doesn’t seem to matter. On the 8th at a game over at Beaver, the Cats had trouble in the first game against, but made up for it, winning the next three games in a row. Then on the 9th, the ladies had another easy time against Wayne
and won all three games. This Wednesday, they have a home game against Valley; the Cats are really fun to watch. I don’t recall their team playing any better defense than they are this year. On Friday and Saturday, the 18-19, they will be playing in the Sanpete Valley Tournament, and maybe they will get some competition against the bigger schools. On this Thursday the 17th, the Panguitch cross country team will be hosting a 1A cross country meet. It will be the only time that you will get to see the team run. The girls are last year’s state champions, and they are again out looking to get the title.
over $5.00 a gallon, and diesel is over $6.00 a gallon. The problem is that everything we get in Utah is trucked in. The diesel cost is added on to everything we use or eat. Iran hit a main oil line in Saudi Arabia, and they have shut it down, so you can look at even higher prices for your gas. Patricia Foy reports that a new type of savings account is being set up by the government. It will give $1,000 to all eligible children, plus the Dell Foundation is adding another $250. How it works is that parents can open up the account for the child. It is invested in low cost stocks and can, over the years, be added to and can only be withdrawn from when the child becomes an adult or 18 years old. Pat didn’t say how you can get this money, but it would be worth finding out about, so give her a call. The GOP, for the first time, held a convention before the midterm elections in Texas. The president spoke and promised to give everyone in the country $5,000 if the Republicans win in November. This would cost the country another $1.2 trillion dollars. He also wanted everyone to get out and vote, even if you had to cheat. I will be really glad when the election is over with. I don’t think anyone in Utah is running but the incumbents, and if they are, I haven’t seen or heard from them. Mack O.
Obituaries Jennie Curtis 1932 - 2026
TORREY - Mary Jennie Bullard Curtis, who went by Jennie, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born January 29, 1932, in Torrey, Utah, to Levi and Golda “Billie” Taft Bullard. She grew up in Wayne County on the family ranches near Torrey and Boulder Mountain, where she learned the value of hard work and developed a lifelong love of horses, fishing, and the outdoors. Jennie graduated from Wayne County High School in 1950 and later married her high school sweetheart, Deloyd Curtis, on January 1, 1954. Together they raised three daughters, Connie, Peggy, and Mary Dee, and spent their lives working side by side. They farmed, raised cattle and sheep, worked construction, operated a sawmill, and built homes. Jennie also milked cows, bottle-fed lambs, raised gardens, preserved food, cooked for miners and at Capitol Reef Lodge, and drove a school bus for many years. Jennie and Deloyd enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling, including a memorable summer trip to Alaska and winters in Quartzsite, Arizona. Later in life, Jennie discovered a talent and passion for painting. Her work earned numerous awards and ribbons, including People’s Choice, and was displayed and sold throughout the area. She also enjoyed woodworking and creating decorations for her home and yard. Above all, Jennie cherished her family. She cared for her mother in her final years and was deeply grateful for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In her own life history, she expressed her love for them simply: “I love them all.” Jennie will be remembered for her strength, independence, creativity, hard work, and devotion to family. She lived a full and meaningful life in the beautiful country of southern Utah and leaves behind cherished memories for all who knew and loved her. She is survived by daughters Connie Chappell (Leon, deceased), Mary (Brent) Jacobsen, and Peggy (Sherm) Miller; sister Cora Mae Taylor; 6 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Deloyd; son-in-law Leon Chappell; and brothers Francis and John. Funeral services for Jennie will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 18, 2026 at the Springer Turner Funeral Home Chapel, 260 North 400 West in Richfield. Burial will be at 2:30 P.M. in the Torrey Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina. Online Guestbook available at www.springerturner.com
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Developers Eye Native Nations, Tribal Communities for New Data Center Projects by Madyson Fitzgerald | Utah News Dispatch U.S. - Officials in Page, Arizona, a small city near the Glen Canyon Dam, passed a land sale agreement last fall that establishes a framework for future construction of a data center. The sale of the 500acre parcel about a mile away from the Colorado River’s Horseshoe Bend —one of the most visited natural landmarks in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area— to Huntley LLC for $7 million specifies that the company intends to build a 1 gigawatt data center. Residents have been pushing back and launched a petition earlier this year to stop the planned data center from being built. About 5 miles south of the city, a group of tribal leaders began to take notice. The proposed data center borders the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation, located in the northwest corner of the Navajo Reservation. Like most of Arizona, the community has run into challenges from severe drought conditions this year. After learning how much water it could take to cool the thousands of servers housed in the massive facilities, members of the tribe grew increasingly concerned about the proposed data center. The LeChee Chapter also passed a resolution opposing Page’s decision to sell the land to the developers. “Water is precious to us,” said Irene Whitekiller, president of the LeChee Chapter. “…Water is used for everything, like with holy water in church and traditional ceremonies. But with a data center coming in, it’s going to take a lot.” Data center developments are continuing to spread throughout the country as the demand for digital processing power grows—especially as artificial intelligence systems become more prevalent. But in addition to concerned residents, some federal, state and local officials are worried about how data centers could drive up utility bills, strain water resources and hurt the environment. And now, tribal communities are grappling with the fact that more developers are eyeing their land for future data center projects. “Because of the history with treaties, removal actions and those sorts of things, tribal lands are probably more pristine and not as developed as other state, federal or local government lands,” said Tana Fitzpatrick, the associate vice president of tribal relations at the University of Oklahoma and a member of the Crow Tribe in Montana and a descendent of the Lakota Sioux, Ponca and Chickasaw nations. “That might be one of the reasons why tribes are finding that people are coming and wanting to build data centers on
their lands.” Some tribal leaders are also concerned about President Donald Trump’s ability to alter regulations related to federal lands. While most of Trump’s executive orders don’t apply to federal land belonging to Native nations or reservations, Whitekiller said that could change. In July, for instance, Trump issued two executive orders to revise the boundaries of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the Bears Ears National Monument so the lands could be “put to a higherpriority use,” such as extracting minerals to invest in national security. The orders faced backlash from environmental advocacy groups and Native nations. “We’re trying to educate our people to say no to this kind of thing (data centers) because we want the land the way it is. This is a federal land that we live on, but Trump doesn’t respect that,” Whitekiller said. In March, the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma became one of the first Native nations to enact a complete moratorium on data centers. Honor the Earth, a national nonprofit organization advocating for the protection of Indigenous sovereignty and the environment, has helped communities like the Seminole Nation organize against data center development on their land. Some companies see tribal land as a regulatory dream, said Ashley Leitka, an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the director of the department of sovereignty and selfdetermination at Honor the Earth. She is also part of the Oglala and Sicangu Lakota nations. While municipalities are pushing back against data center developers by tightening codes and enforcing stricter regulations, she said some companies are hoping that tribal nations will be more lenient. As sovereign, self-governing nations, tribes are not required to follow all state and local laws. “These companies are really preying upon the lack of economic diversity in our tribal nations,” Leitka said. “The reality is our tribal leaders are given a mandate to care for their nations, and whenever there’s opportunities, it’s pretty difficult for them to assert why they would not consider it. I just think it’s several things happening at the same time—that makes tribal nations prime targets.” A handful of other tribes have taken action against data centers. In July, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma’s Business Committee formally declared its opposition to construction and operation of data centers on its lands. And in August, following a report detailing the impact of data centers on economy and environment, the Cherokee Nation announced it would be banning hyperscale
data center development on tribally owned and trust lands, according to the nation’s official news site. However, some tribes are considering how data centers could help their people. Colusa Indian Energy, for instance, has become one of the only tribally owned microgrid companies helping lead data center partnerships with Native nations. And in the past few years, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs has encouraged tribes to consider data center projects by offering financial and technical resources to assist. Data centers are a significant way to bring economic opportunities to tribal communities, said Eric Mahroum, the office’s director. Mahroum said data centers also offer a number of jobs to community members. “I think that’s why a lot of private companies are approaching tribal lands and the tribal governments to partner with them,” he said. “And we’re here to help them with that. I’ll be the first to say that there’s a lot of private companies and a lot of bad players that want to take advantage of the tribes. But then there’s a lot of great players that want to help the tribes.” As more communities push data center developers out and states consider rescinding tax breaks, some of the country’s top tech developers and data center companies see tribal land as an easier option. Microsoft, for instance, recently proposed a data center project in Fernley, Nevada, about a 10-minute drive from the boundary of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, according to Honor the Earth’s Data Center Tracker. The company’s community-first AI initiative outlines steps Microsoft will take to be a “good neighbor” in the communities where they build, according to an unsigned written statement from the company. In the meantime, tribal leaders have expressed the need to continue studying the impacts of data centers through task forces. And now, more Native nations are considering moratoriums to allow time for more discussions, said Fitzpatrick, of the University of Oklahoma. “In general, every tribe is their own sovereign nation,” Fitzpatrick said. “Regardless of the issue, every tribe is going to have their own ways of governing, choosing their priorities and looking at their citizens’ priorities.” This story was origi‑ nally produced by News From The States, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Utah News Dispatch, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. This story was origi‑ nally published on utahn‑ ewsdispatch.com on Sep‑ tember 5, 2026.
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Obituaries Bruce Phillips 1945 - 2026
TORREY - Dale Bruce “Bruce” Phillips, 81, passed away at his home in Torrey, Utah, on September 8, 2026. Bruce was always up for an adventure. Whether it was somewhere new to go, something that needed to be built, a problem that needed to be solved, or a job that everyone else had decided was impossible, Bruce was ready to take it on. Once he set his mind to something, quitting simply wasn’t part of the plan. Bruce was born January 18, 1945, in Tooele, Utah, to Donald R. Phillips and Roselyn Stringham Phillips. He grew up in Tooele, where some of his favorite childhood memories included going to the family’s beach house, water skiing on the Great Salt Lake, running around the neighborhood, and, by his family’s own description, participating in various other “hooligan activities.” That sense of adventure stayed with him throughout his life. He graduated from Tooele High School in 1964 and later served in the National Guard. On July 8, 1966, he married Lorraine Mallet in Tooele, beginning a marriage that would span more than 60 years. Bruce spent the majority of his working life as a heavy-equipment mechanic. He had a remarkable ability to understand machinery and solve problems, but perhaps even more remarkable was his determination. He believed that when a job needed to be done, you stayed with it until it was finished. There were times he would work through the entire night repairing a machine so it would be ready to go to work the next morning. That was simply who Bruce was, especially when someone was depending on him. Bruce and Lorraine lived in Fallbrook, California, from 1987 until 1999, when they returned to Utah and made their home in Torrey. Bruce became an active part of the community, serving one term as mayor of Torrey and as a member of Wayne County Search and Rescue. He was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For Bruce, there was always another road to explore and another place worth seeing. He loved hiking, off-roading, boating, rock hounding, and exploring new country. He also genuinely enjoyed working on vehicles and machinery—not only as his profession, but because figuring out how things worked and how to fix them was simply part of his nature. That same willingness to tackle a difficult job extended to people. Bruce was always willing—and usually eager—to help someone who needed it. If there was something he could do to help, he did it. Perhaps one of Bruce’s greatest gifts was his ability to make lasting friendships. Everywhere he went, he met people who became friends, and many of those friendships lasted a lifetime. His work and adventures took him many places, but some of the best things he brought home from them were the friendships and stories he collected along the way. Bruce is survived by his wife, Lorraine; his son, Steve (Teresa) Phillips; and four grandchildren, Collin (Jordyn) Phillips, Erin (Jason) Wolken, Lauren Phillips, and Braydon Phillips. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald R. and Roselyn Phillips; his brother, Jeff Phillips; and his sister, Vicki Jones. Bruce lived his life with determination, curiosity, generosity, and an enduring sense of adventure. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Torrey LDS Chapel, 89 East Main Street. Viewings was held on Tuesday from 6:008:00 PM and Wednesday morning 9:00-10:30 AM, both at the Torrey LDS Chapel. Burial with military honors accorded by Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard was in the Torrey Cemetery, under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina. Online guestbook available at www.springerturner.com
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Out & About Photo Gallery: Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show by Jaynie Connor
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Max Grundy poses with his two cars—one is a 1952 COE Truck, which won Mayor's Choice, and the other is his 1950 Mercury Custom—during the 2026 Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place on Sept. 4 & 5 at the Panguitch Baseball Fields.
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Attendees walk amongst the cars lined up at the 2026 Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place on Sept. 4 & 5 at the Panguitch Baseball Fields.
Jim Hall of Panguitch shows off his 1969 Renault R 10 at the 2026 Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place on Sept. 4 & 5 at the Panguitch Baseball Fields.
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Escalante's Ozzie Scott displays his 1979 Ford F250 Supercab at the 2026 Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place on Sept. 4 & 5 at the Panguitch Baseball Fields.
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Cars on display at the 2026 Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place on Sept. 4 & 5 at the Panguitch Baseball Fields.
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Trucks on display at the 2026 Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place on Sept. 4 & 5 at the Panguitch Baseball Fields.
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Cars on display at the 2026 Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place on Sept. 4 & 5 at the Panguitch Baseball Fields.
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Vintage motorcycles on display at the 2026 Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show, which took place on Sept. 4 & 5 at the Panguitch Baseball Fields.
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News from Wayne County 'Old Farmer’s Almanac' (or Flying By the Seat of Your Pants) by Adus F. Dorsey II In the online version of The Old Farmer’s Alma‑ nac, all bets are off when it comes to what the weather is going to be like here in "God’s Country," which would be Wayne County for those who are new here. The closest The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather predictions get to our area is Richfield, which might as well be Provo when it comes to predicting the weather, or anything else for that matter. If you really want to know what is going on with the weather, or what is or what has happened in Wayne County, you would be better off hanging around the counter at M&D or Brian Auto, or, better yet, casually doing some eavesdropping at Howie’s or Gordy’s. The Old Farmer's Al‑ manac has a long and varied history, and Carol Connare—Editor-in-Chief, The Old Farmer's Almanac— gives us a glimpse into its inception and colorful history. It was under the guiding hand of its first editor, Robert B. Thomas, that the premiere issue of The Farmer’s Almanac, as it was known then, was published in 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president. Although many other almanacs were being produced at the time, Thomas’s upstart became an immediate success. In fact, by its second year, circulation tripled from 3,000 to 9,000. Back then, the almanac cost only six pence (about nine cents). Readers became fans of its astronomical data and long-range weather predictions, the latter of which were based on Thomas’s own formula utilizing a complex series of natural cycles and observations. His forecasts brought uncannily precise results, on average known to be 80 percent accurate. These forecasts, coupled with practical advice and entertaining features, spoke to Thomas’s
mission for the publication to be “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.” Thomas continued as editor for more than 50 years, passing away in 1846 at the age of 80, reportedly reading page proofs for the 1847 edition. Thomas’ successor, John H. Jenks, was helped by the fact that Thomas had already calculated the astronomical material for several future editions. In 1848, Jenks officially added "Old" to the title of the almanac. The book had been previously known as The Farmer’s Almanac, except in 1832, when Thomas had inserted the word "Old," but then inexplicably dropped it from the title three years later. In 1851, Jenks added to the cover a drawing depicting the four seasons by artist Henry Nichols. This art has appeared on the cover of the The Old Farmer’s Almanac every year since. Charles L. Flint became editor in 1861 and put a focus on farming. The next two editors, John Boies Tileston and Loomis Joseph Campbell, served short terms and made little impression beyond keeping the almanac going in its traditional way. In 1877, Robert Ware became the almanac’s sixth editor, but he delegated many of his editorial tasks to focus on his true passion: the publishing business. Ware’s brother, Horace, took the reins in 1900. During his 19 years as editor, he began to orient the book toward a more general audience by replacing the scientific agricultural articles with general features on nature and modern life. The eighth and ninth editors, Frank Newton and Carroll Swan, kept the almanac tradition alive even during times of war and the Depression. In 1939, Robb Sagendorph purchased The Old Farmer’s Almanac and became its editor. Sagendorph, who had moved his family to Dublin, New Hampshire, four years earlier to start Yankee magazine, recog-
nized that the heart of the almanac was in its traditions. Under his leadership, the almanac returned to its roots, becoming more witty, wise, and entertaining. In 1942, a German spy was apprehended by the FBI with a copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac in his pocket. The U.S. government feared that the Germans were using the almanac’s weather forecasts in their wartime strategy. A shift to weather indications, rather than forecasts, allowed the almanac to continue publishing through the war. It was a close call that almost ruined the almanac’s perfect record of continuous publication. Sherin Pierce became publisher of the almanac in 1994. She has brought The Old Farmer’s Almanac into the future through digital platforms, including introducing mobile and e-reader versions, and working with internal teams to grow almanac.com and establish the almanac’s social channels. She has strengthened the almanac in the marketplace by diversifying distribution on the newsstand, while launching direct and subscription programs. This approach has allowed almanac sales to grow year-overyear in a time when publishing revenues overall have declined. Today, The Old Farm‑ er’s Almanac is the oldest continuously published periodical in North America, with a circulation of over 2.5 million copies throughout the United States and Canada. People still flock to the almanac for its 80 percent accurate weather forecasts, which have evolved to incorporate state-of-theart technology and modern scientific principles, in addition to Thomas’s original formulation. So, as Paul Harvey was fond of saying, “Now you know the rest of the story.” Reference: Carol Connare—Editor-in-Chief, The Old Farmer's Almanac
Wayne Commission: Approval of the sale of
approximately 3.5 acres of county-owned property near the rodeo trails to R6, where up to six homes could be built; public comment regarding Wayne County's contracts with Flock Safety for license plate readers and cameras; and a presentation by Wayne County EMS Director Tiffany Martineau on a five-year strategic plan aimed at making emergency services more sustainable and reducing response times discussed.
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we start really basic, and we go to almost professional level on the skills of learning.” R6 currently has six homes under construction in Sigurd, with completion expected around December. Loa Town's planning commission and town council have expressed support for the proposed Wayne County project. Commissioners discussed a possible five-year deed restriction to discourage participants from quickly selling the homes and noted the county should recoup what it originally paid for the property. The commission also heard from Joshua Guest, who questioned Wayne County's contracts with Flock Safety for license plate readers and cameras. Guest asked commissioners to review which contracts are active and raised concerns about how data
collected by the cameras can be used. No action was taken. Wayne County Recorder/Treasurer Colleen Allen asked commissioners for the remaining funding needed to complete the county's parcel layer, a digital map showing property parcels and boundaries throughout the county. Commissioners approved $18,216.50 to finish the three-year project and train county employees to maintain the mapping going forward. Wayne County EMS Director Tiffany Martineau presented a five-year strategic plan aimed at making emergency services more sustainable and reducing response times. “Wayne County is one of the largest geographical response areas in Utah,” Martineau said. “We have amazing volunteers who continue to provide excellent service.” The challenge, she said, is having people available when calls come in. “The
challenge isn't the willingness, it's availability,” said Martineau. The plan proposes adding full- and parttime staffing during peak hours. Martineau said having personnel ready at the station could cut at least fifteen minutes from some response times while keeping volunteers an essential part of the county's EMS system. Commissioners supported the plan and grant application, although they raised concerns about whether the county could afford the additional staffing if grant funding falls through. Following recent rainfall and changes in state restrictions, commissioners rescinded Wayne County's fire restriction. Burn permits are still required, and commissioners reminded residents to use caution when burning. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
September 17, 2026
Garkane Energy: With the uncertainty in the west
regarding wildfires, water levels at the Glen Canyon Dam, and severe weather conditions, we are always looking at ways to improve our reliability to our members across our vast territory. —Bryant Shakepear, Garkane CEO Garkane Energy Cont'd from A1
Canyon Dam, and severe weather conditions, we are always looking at ways to improve our reliability to our members across our vast territory.” Garkane management worked closely with Deseret Power—Garkane’s wholesale supplier, the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and PacifiCorp/Rocky Mountain Power to do just that. Together, they were able to finalize an additional Transmission Service and Operating Agreement for Garkane’s system, to provide additional electric capacity for future growth, or a second transmission path in case of natural disasters or any type of event that might cause an extreme power outage on our historic transmission sources. Shakepear continued, “This was a huge win for the communities in Garkane’s service territory. It means if Lake Powell’s water level drops below the threshold to produce energy at the Glen Canyon hydro plant causing WAPA to experience a shortfall, or if a wildfire takes out its current transmission line, Garkane members will be
able to receive electricity from a second source. It’s important to note that a second transmission source doesn't automatically mean the entire distribution system becomes a closed loop in the case of small-scale power outages. The transmission system, substations, and distribution feeders each have their own configurations and levels of redundancy, but this will provide a backup in case of major disruptions caused by severe events or natural disasters.” Through contracts with Deseret Power, Kane, Garfield, Mohave, and Coconino counties are fed electricity from the Western Area Power Administration's substation and generation at Glen Canyon, Lake Powell. Deseret Power is obligated to provide electricity at contracted rates, but that doesn’t always account for the source of where the electricity comes from. Shakespear added, “It can’t be overstated how valuable it is to secure this second transmission source. it helps me sleep easier at night knowing we have that backup source in case anything happens.” One can imagine the complexities in securing the rights to electricity on
a grid it doesn’t own, but Deseret Power and Garkane Energy were able to accomplish that by working closely with WAPA and PacifiCorp/Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) to secure the right to one of PacifiCorp’s transmission line. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversees such complicated contracts by regulating the interstate (cross-state) transmission and wholesale sale of electricity. Shakespear concluded by saying, “It’s a complicated process, and I’m pleased to announce that FERC approved it just a few weeks ago. I’m thankful for the collaboration between all parties to get it done.” Garkane Energy is a not-for-profit cooperative serving over 16,000 residents over 16,000 square miles in south central Utah covering Wayne, Garfield, Kane counties in Utah and parts of Mohave and Coconino counties in Arizona. Garkane has eleven board of directors that are elected by the people it serves to help govern the cooperative, and currently has eighty-five employees that work safely day and night to keep the lights on. —Garkane Energy
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Open House: The physical distance from our old home to the new
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Entrada center may not be great, but the impact will be immense. Our new home will reward audience members, performers and creators alike with an entirely new experience —Marci Milligan, Entrada Institute Board president
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Local contractor hangs newly commissioned poem in stainless by Utah’s First Poet Laureate, David Lee. This fall, after a decade of preparation, the Entrada Institute will move into a brand-new facility that includes state-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities, handicap-accessible seating, and clear sightlines for all audience members. On Saturday, September 26, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the institute will host an open house to introduce the community to Entrada’s new home. Highlights of the event will include the reading of a commissioned poem by Lee, who has been a longtime Entrada supporter. Open House Cont'd from A1
Board president Marci Milligan heralds the move as an “revolutionary” step in the organization’s growth. “The physical distance from our old home to the new Entrada center may not be great, but the impact will be immense. Our new home will reward audience members, performers and creators alike with an entirely new experience,”said Milligan. On Saturday, September 26, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the institute will host an open house to introduce the community to Entrada’s new home. Although some features, including a night skies observatory and outdoor
stage, are not yet complete and won’t open to the public until 2027, the Great Hall is ready to host visitors, and the board is eager to show people around, according to Don Gomes, vice-president of the Entrada Institute. “After ten years of planning, fund-raising and construction, the big day is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited,” Gomes says. “We welcome everyone in the community to join us on September 26 for a grand celebration.” Highlights will include the reading of a commissioned poem by longtime Entrada supporter David Lee, Utah’s First Poet Laureate, as well as the unveiling of an historic mural by Donna Pence and Paul Heath, and the screening of a short documentary
film titled, For Love. There will also be light refreshments, a drawing for prizes, and live music by Steve Lutz and friends. Board members will be on-site to answer questions and lead tours of the grounds. The event is free, and all are welcome. Milligan noted that the new center will provide a four-season venue for music, theatre, dance, literature, art and science programs. “Local audiences and tourists alike have been asking us for more events throughout the year. We were aware of how expanded programing could enhance visitation to the area, but with the space and heating limitations in our old home, that wasn’t always easy to accomplish.” By contrast, she says, the Great Hall was custom
designed to accommodate an indoor audience of one hundrfed and outfitted with a state-of-the-art HVAC system that will keep audiences comfortable regardless of the weather outside. Gomes concurs that the September 26 open house is just the beginning of more good things in the future. “Entrada’s programs in the arts, humanities, and science have a way of bringing people together through shared experience and the exchange of ideas. Besides that,” he said, “we should never lose sight of the fact that they’re fun.” To learn more about the community grand opening or any other regularly scheduled Entrada program, go to: www.entradainstitute.org. —Entrada Institute
Utahns Growing Indifferent to Food Recalls Amid Surge in Warnings by Mark Richardson | Utah News Connection
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The Public Interest Research Group Education Fund said almost half of recalls could have been prevented. Its latest report found 48% of recalls involve undeclared allergens or foreign objects in food not cleaned properly. UTAH - If it feels like you’re hearing about food recalls more often; you’re not alone. Utahns are seeing alerts for everything from shredded lettuce to eggs and deli meat. So far this year, the FDA and USDA have issued more than 160 product alerts. But a new report, “Food for Thought 2026,” found many people still miss the warnings. Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog director for the Public Interest Research Group Educa-
tion Fund, said recalls may not grab attention the way they used to. “There can be this feeling that there's just nothing safe out there, and that's not a good place to be. We all have to eat," Murray pointed out. "You can't constantly think that there's some kind of bacteria boogeyman living in your refrigerator or in your pantry.” Murray noted people still pay attention when a big brand is involved or when an outbreak makes a lot of people sick, in-
cluding this summer’s cyclospora outbreak. For information on food recalls and warnings, visit FoodSafety.gov and Utah-specific recalls are tracked on the Utah Rapid Response Team website. Some experts and lawmakers said federal funding cuts have made food safety programs weaker and warned it could raise the risk of foodborne illness. Murray argued one way to improve accountability is to take a closer look at how food moves through the
supply chain. “Are some of these companies taking the steps that they should be taking to make sure that the products that they're selling to others downstream are safe? Clearly, not enough is being done, because otherwise we wouldn't have all this stuff,” Murray contended. Murray added the report raises concerns about whether recalls happen quickly enough and whether officials provide clear information when an outbreak could be deadly.
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a.m. MDT. Those attending the event in person will have the opportunity to talk with condor biologists and ecosystem managers, learn about the birds and their habitat, and enjoy a festival-like atmosphere while waiting for the condors to take their first flights from the release pen at the top of Vermilion Cliffs. The live-stream event will have cameras positioned on and around the pen and feature video interviews, pre-recorded content, and a live Q&A with condor program experts. Virtual attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A via the YouTube livestream chat. The four young condors were captive-raised at various facilities, including The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho. They were transferred to The Peregrine Fund's facilities in Arizona earlier this month. Their release is made possible by the support of individual donors, state and federal partners, foundations, and WECAT LLC, a long-term publicprivate partner supporting condor recovery. In the 1980s, only 22 California Condors remained on Earth. Since the first release in 1996, The Peregrine Fund and its partners have released over 250 condors into the wild in Arizona and Utah. As of September 2026, there are over 90 condors in the wild across this rugged canyon country of northern Arizona and southern Utah, and the total world population of Critically Endangered California Condors numbers more than 600 individuals, with over half flying free in Arizona, Utah, California, and Mexico. Thirty years of recovery have brought real
progress, but not without setbacks—lead poisoning remains the leading cause of death for condors range-wide. And this flock has weathered crises, including a 2023 outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that set the recovery back more than a decade. This milestone is as much a marker of how far the program has come as a reminder of the work still ahead. Since 1996, The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management have invited the public to attend the annual California Condor release event on National Public Lands Day. Each release is a historical moment, marking the continued progression of the program and a day worthy of celebration. "Thirty years ago, this population didn't exist—six condors and a lot of uncertainty about how this would work," said Tim Hauck, The Peregrine Fund's California Condor Program Director. "Today we're releasing into an established wild flock, and that's a testament to everyone who has carried this work forward, generation after generation of biologists, partners, and supporters. We still have real work ahead of us with lead poisoning still posing a major threat to the species, but thirty years in, recovery is closer than it's ever been." Set a reminder to join the live stream of the condor release on The Peregrine Fund's YouTube Channel. The live stream begins at 11:30 a.m. MDT For more information about the in-person event in Arizona, visit peregrinefund.org/ event/2026californiacondor-release-sep26. —The Peregrine Fund
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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 Oct. 7, 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. EMERY COUNTY NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 93-947 (A8272): Friends of Arches & Canyonlands National Parks: Bates Wilson Legacy Fund DBA Friends of Arches & Canyonlands Parks is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.007 cfs (30 miles west of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; WILDLIFE: 200 deer, 200 antelope, 900 bighorn sheep, 30 burros, small mammals and birds; STOCKWATERING. GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3644 (a54943): Dallas Clark, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.1018 ac-ft. from groundwater (7.5 miles west of Panguitch) for STOCKWATERING. 61-2741 (a55028): Rodney Capson and Janis Capson propose(s) using 0.0006 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (4.5 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3647 (a55032): Bradley and/or Summer Alexander, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles North of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 97-1975 (A36104a): David B. Holladay is/are seeking a nonuse period for 22.95 ac-ft. from the Deer Creek (Off Burr Trail Rd) for IRRIGATION. IRON COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3649 (a55052): Danny and Debbie Haines propose(s) using 0.0078 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (15 miles east of Cedar City) for DOMESTIC. WAYNE COUNTY NONUSE APPLICATION(S) 93-948 (A8273): Friends of Arches & Canyonlands National Parks: Bates Wilson Legacy Fund DBA Friends of Arches & Canyonlands Parks is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.004 cfs (26 miles west of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; WILDLIFE: 200 deer, 200 antelope, 900 bighorn sheep, 30 burros, small mammals and birds; STOCKWATERING. 93-968 (A10805): Friends of Arches & Canyonlands National Parks: Bates Wilson Legacy Fund DBA Friends of Arches & Canyonlands Parks is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.0005 cfs (30 miles west of Hanksville) for DOMESTIC; WILDLIFE: 200 deer, 200 antelope, 900 bighorn sheep, 30 burros, small mammals and birds; STOCKWATERING. 95-4785 (D566): State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is/are seeking a nonuse period for 1.02 cfs from the Pine Creek (5 miles South of Bicknell) for IRRIGATION. 95-511 (D298): State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is/are seeking a nonuse period for 3 cfs from the Pine Creek Spring (3 miles South of Bicknell) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 95-516 (D553): State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is/are seeking a nonuse period for 2.3 cfs from the Pine Creek Spring (3 miles South of Bicknell) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 10 & 17, 2026 REQUEST FOR BIDS LYMAN TOWN LYMAN TOWN HALL SIDING REPLACEMENT Lyman Town is requesting bids to remove and replace the exterior siding on the Lyman Town Hall. Bid must include furnish and install approximately 1,650 square feet of 36-inch SL-16 metal panels. Bid must include all J-channel, base trim and sealants and all other materials to complete the job. Also includes all clean up and disposal of old materials. LYMAN TOWN HALL WINDOW REPLACEMENT Lyman Town is requesting bids for the removal and replacement of all existing windows in the LYMAN TOWN HALL. Windows will include: (2)-6'0 X 4'0 slide opening windows; (2)-6' O' X 4' O' non-opening windows and (1 )-4' O' X 4'0 slide opening window. All windows will be double pane, white vinyl frames and must conform to all the latest safety, sealant, and code requirements. LYMAN TOWN HALL TREE PRUNING Lyman Town is requesting bids for the substantial limb removal and pruning of the "Lyman Town Historical Tree" with emphasis on future safety and tree stability. All bids may be emailed to dorthac@lymantown.org or mailed to Lyman Town P.O. Box 23 Lyman, Utah, 84749 Questions may be addressed by calling Mayor Burke Torgerson @ 1-435-979-4399 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 10 & 17, 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: September 24, 2026, at 6:00PM at the Town Office, 75 E 100 N, Bay 1, Torrey. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 10 & 17, 2026 REQUEST FOR BIDS PANGUITCH CITY Pre-Engineered Metal Building Package Panguitch City is requesting bids to furnish and deliver a complete pre-engineered metal building package. Building erection is not included in the base bid. Bids must be submitted by email to Mat Houston at mat@panguitchutah.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 18, 2026. Questions regarding this request for bids may be directed to Mat Houston by email or by telephone at 435-676-3080. Panguitch City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities or minor irregularities in any bid received, and accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 10 & 17, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEN F ROBERTS and VALEENE MAE SAWYER ROBERTS deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 263600013, Assigned: JUDGE VAN DYKE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KENA TOONE was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 8th day of September, 2026. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 17 & 24 and OCTOBER 1 & 8, 2026
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YARD SALE 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 Bryce Valley Elementary School • Concurrent Enrollment/Ed-Net Para at Bryce Valley High 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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Part-Time Dental Assistant Escalante Dental
Join our team as a motivated Dental Assistant. Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic individual seeking a rewarding career in the dental Field? Escalante Dental is currently seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team. Why choose Escalante Dental? • Competitive benefits package tailored to your working hours • An inclusive and supportive work environment • Opportunity for professional growth and development Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant at Escalante Dental, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our dental practice. Your responsibilities will include: • Interacting with patients in a friendly and compassionate manner • Proficiently taking X-rays and supporting chair-side procedures • Managing scheduling, charting, and documenting dental visits using computer systems • Ensuring thorough sterilization of dental instruments • Setting up and maintaining a clean and organized operatory and office space Preferred Qualifications (not required): We value experience, but are also excited to provide training to individuals new to the field. If you have any of the following qualifications, it’s a plus: • Dental assisting experience • Exposure to Pediatric, Endodontic, Oral Surgery, and General Dentistry • Familiarity with computer charting and Digital X-rays • X-ray Certification • CPR Certification How to Apply: We encourage all interested candidates to apply, regardless of your level of experience. I you’re passionate about dental health and eager to contribute to a supportive team, we want to hear from you! Please email your resume to aellett@waynechc.org and take the first step toward an exciting career with Escalante Dental. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today! The Wayne Community Health Centers are committed to providing high quality health services to our communities’ residents and visitors. Its purpose is to provide quality health services to all people including those facing financial, geographic and/or cultural barriers to healthcare.
Front Desk Clerk Wanted The Noor Hotel, Torrey
The Noor Hotel is seeking dependable, customer-focused individual for front desk duties. Responsibilities include check-ins/outs, reservations, and assisting guests. Must be friendly,organized, and able to work flexible hours. Competitive pay. Apply in person or email your resume to thenoorhotel@gmail.com. Telephone 435-425-2525 ask for Judy.
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When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne & Garfield Cos. For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
Canyon Creek Services
SENIOR CENTER MENUS Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken, Mixed Veggie, TUES Sept 22nd Gravy, Green Salad w/ Boiled Egg, Fruit Cup, Zucchini Bread
WED Sept 23rd THURS Sept 24th
Baked Ziti, Garlic Bread Stick, Broccoli, Green Salad, Apple Slices, Rice Krispies Taco Soup (Hamburger, Corn, Beans, Tomato, Onion, Cheese, Sour Cream), Tortilla Chips/ Melon, Salad Bar, Eggs, Beans, Raisin Cookies
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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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
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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