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Thursday, July 24, 2025
Garfield County Commission
Issue #1625
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Sun and Moon Spirits Opens in Torrey, Restoring Liquor Sales After Brief Hiatus by Amiee Maxwell
by Peg Smith
Wayne County Commission by Kathryn Chamberlain
July 14, 2025
July 7, 2025
GARFIELD CO. With Commissioner Jerry Taylor attending the National Association of Counties summer conference, Commissioners David Tebbs and Leland Pollock comprised the Garfield County Commission quorum for July 14. Commissioner Tebbs reported on county fire services, saying municipal fire chiefs had asked if their annual budget allocations could be standardized from year to year. Clerk/Auditor Camille Moore noted the county allocations cover firefighting in the unincorporated residential areas. Tebbs reported on the Local Emergency Planning Committee convened prior to the Bryce Canyon Half-Marathon. He was impressed with the planning that had evaluated “every single step for the half-marathon,” an event
three years, so they knew what they were getting into. “But Utah’s liquor laws meant we couldn’t
WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Commission convened for its regular meeting on July 7, 2025. After opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, the commission approved the minutes from the previous session. The meeting opened with a presentation by Wade Allison, Utah’s new Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program Manager, who introduced himself and shared updates on trail management, statewide recreation policy, and funding opportunities. He encouraged the county to explore new grant programs, such as a Search and Rescue reimbursement fund and the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure (ORI) grant, which supports trailhead construction, land purchases, and access upgrades. Allison also urged local engagement through OHV clubs
Sun and Moon Spirits
Wayne Commission
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Courtesy Hannah Morrill Burdett and Bennett Burdett
On July 8, 2025, Sun and Moon Spirits officially opened its doors in Torrey, bringing back wine and liquor sales to the community after a five-week pause. Hannah Morrill Burdett and Bennett Burdett were awarded the new contract for the Wayne County package agency and have taken the opportunity to move to the Taft Travel Plaza, a busy location next to a gas station at the junction of State Route 24 and Highway 12. TORREY - On July 8, 2025, Sun and Moon Spirits officially opened its doors in Torrey, bringing back wine and liquor sales to the community after a five-week pause. State
contract changes spurred Vicky Bower to leave the business after thirty-three years, and Hannah Morrill Burdett and Bennett Burdett were awarded the new contract for the Wayne
County package agency. “When Vicky decided to retire, we decided we wanted to do it,” said Hannah. Bennett Burdett had been managing the liquor store for Bower for the last
New Food Truck Torrey Dark Though Still Active, France Canyon Fire in Panguitch Serves Up Skies Hosts Reaches 90% Containment; Total Area 'Fully Loaded' Hot Dogs Star Party Burned Encompasses 34,943 Acres by Jaynie Connor During and Specialty Fries by Jaynie Connor 2025 Apple Days by Torrey Dark Skies Committee
Courtesy Makell Clark
Irvin and Stacy Madson, owners of Dirty Dogs food truck in Panguitch, with their grandson, William. Dirty Dogs opened its window this summer and is now serving up specialty hot dogs and fries. PANGUITCH - Dirty Dogs food truck, owned by local residents Irvin and Stacy Madson, has recently launched in Panguitch. This vibrant new addition to the community opened its window this summer and is serving up specialty hot dogs and fries. “We've always had
a passion for fun, flavorful food, and we wanted to bring something bold and exciting to our hometown,” said Stacy Madson. “We’ve always loved the energy and creativity of food trucks. They give you the freedom Dirty Dogs Cont'd on B3
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST
TORREY - The Torrey Apple Days Star Party—sponsored by Torrey Dark Skies, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the unique night sky of Wayne County—was held Friday, July 4, at dark in the Torrey Town Park. Visitors and locals of all ages were treated to spectacular views of the moon and the stars through five telescopes. Many attendees walked over to the park following the popular Star Party Cont'd on B3
Jaynie Connor
Burned area of the France Canyon Fire near Badger Creek and Tropic Reservoir. The France Canyon Fire ignited southeast of Hatch, Utah, on June 11th in the Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. HATCH - The France Canyon Fire ignited in rugged terrain approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Hatch, Utah, on June 11th at around 3 p.m. MST in the
Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. Initially, from June 11th to June 22nd, the incident was managed by Color Country Incident Management
Team 1, a Type 3 Incident Management Team. On June 22nd, command was France Canyon Fire Cont'd on B2
UPCOMING EVENTS... '25 Garfield County Fair
August 4 - 9
'25 Wayne County Fair
August 11 - 16
FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JULY 24 - WED. JULY 30
Mostly sunny/partly cloudy, with low but increasing chances of precipitation into next week. Highs in the 80s; lows in the 40s and 50s.
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