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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Brent Bowen Debuts His Astrophotography at Exhibition in Boulder, Reception to Be Held July 5 BOULDER - After more than sixteen years of photographing, experimenting, testing, upgrading gear—and, ultimately, purchasing land in the dark-sky haven of Boulder, Utah to build his own observatory—Brent Bowen is debuting his astrophotography in his first public exhibition. Hosted by the Boulder Arts Council, the show opens with a reception on Saturday, July 5th, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Boulder Community Center. The event is free and open to the public, with Bowen in attendance to share insights into the technical and creative process behind his images. The show will run through August 16th. The exhibition showExhibition Cont'd on A5
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Escalante Celebrates New Wellness Center and Clinic Expansion with Open House, July 10 by Kathryn Chamberlain
July 10, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the Kazan Memorial Clinic, located at 570 East Moqui Lane in Escalante. Attendees can tour the newly expanded facility, meet the healthcare team, and enjoy light refreshments.
June 23, 2025
All are welcome. The new dental clinic, operated by WCHC, now has more space and upgraded equipment to serve Clinic Expansion
Garfield Commission
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The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, July 10, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the Kazan Memorial Clinic, located at 570 East Moqui Lane in Escalante, to celebrate the completion of a recent expansion. This includes an upgraded dental clinic, a Wellness Center, and space for physical therapy.
ical therapy. The project is a joint effort and ongoing partnership between Escalante City and Wayne Community Health Center (WCHC). The public is invited to an open house on Thursday,
by Peg Smith
GARFIELD CO. The June 23 Garfield County Commission meeting started with a wildfire update. As of that date, the fire had burned over 23,000 acres, but fire crews had managed to save Kings Creek Campground. Commissioner David Tebbs reported on the Disabled Outdoor Sportsman gathering of twenty-five participants and one hundred and sixty-five guests for which the county had donated a locally catered lunch. Tebbs said he was impressed with the event and wants to continue supporting it. Tebbs also thanked the county’s emergency services in monitoring the fire, “on top of everything else they're doing with all our events.” Commissioner Jerry
Kathryn Chamberlain
ESCALANTE - A recent expansion within the Kazan Memorial Clinic is bringing added services to the Escalante community. This includes an upgraded dental clinic, a Wellness Center, and space for phys-
Garfield County Commission
Torrey’s Laura Boardman Join Entrada Zoey Fawson Represents Garfield County at Miss Utah Competition, Showcases for 'Classic Receives Prestigious Conversation' an Unconventional Pageant Talent: Quilting Utah Artist Fellowship with Dr. Jake Van Dyke, July 9
by Amiee Maxwell
Courtesy Laura Boardman
Part-time Torrey resident Laura Boardman (above) in her studio in Salt Lake City. Boardman was awarded a Utah Artist Fellowship by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums in May of 2025. TORREY - Part-time Torrey resident Laura Boardman was awarded a Utah Artist Fellowship by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums in May of 2025. This award recognizes artists from a variety of disciplines who
demonstrate remarkable creativity in their fields. Boardman will use her $5,000 award to further her work at Rabbit Studios, an artist’s retreat Artist Fellowship Cont'd on B2
by Jaynie Connor
TORREY - On Wednesday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Jake Van Dyke will engage with Don Gomes in a "Classic Conversation" at Robber’s Roost, 200 West and Main Street in Torrey. During the hour-long conversation, an in-person audience, as well as viewers on Facebook Live, will be able to ask Van Dyke additional questions about what it is like to be a veterinarian and how he ended up in a small town in Wayne County, Utah. Dr. Van Dyke graduated from Washington State’s School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2017 with an emphasis in equine mediJake Van Dyke Cont'd on B1
Courtesy Zoey Fawson
(From left to right) Eric Fawson, Sophie Fawson, Zoey Fawson, and Shannon Fawson. Zoey Fawson represented Garfield County at the 2025 Miss Utah pageant at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14. GARFIELD CO. The 2025 Miss Utah pageant was held at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14, and Zoey Fawson, Panguitch
native and 2024-2025 Miss Garfield County, vied for the title against forty-six other community serviceoriented women from across the state, with a
weekend full of rehearsals, competitions, events and press. Fawson is a Miss Garfield County Cont'd on A6
UPCOMING EVENTS... 2025 Torrey Apple Days
July 4 & 5
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST
'25 Garfield County Fair
August 4 - 9
FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JULY 3 - WED. JULY 9
PM thunderstorms on Thursday, with sunny/mostly sunny days for the rest of the week. Highs in the 70s and 80s; lows in the 40s and low 50s.
**Weather is subject to Change
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