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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wayne County Commission
Issue #1606
insiderutah.com
Protesters Gather at Capitol Reef National Park to Rally Against Mass National Park Firings by Amiee Maxwell
by Kathryn Chamberlain
Mar. 3, 2025 WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Commission met on March 3rd and discussed the grant application to fund a potential splash pad project in Torrey. While the project was considered, concerns were raised about the high cost of the water circulation system. Commissioners also discussed the possibility of applying for a municipal swimming pool and reviewed the timeline for grant applications. They decided to postpone approval of the splash pad project for the time being. Next, Michael Riddle, of the Wayne County Food Bank, provided an update on its growth and expanding needs. Since he began working with the organization two years ago, the number of volunteers has increased from fifteen to thirtyseven. The food bank now serves seventy famWayne Commission Cont'd on A6
Amiee Maxwell
Community members, local business owners, and off-duty federal employees gathered outside the Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025, as part of a nationwide response to mass layoffs in the national parks and other public lands agencies.
CAPITOL REEF N.P. Community members, local business owners, and off-duty federal employees gathered outside the Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025, as part of a nationwide response to
Capitol Reef National Park Invites Community to Spring Orchard Tree Planting Event, March 25
Courtesy National Park Service
Capitol Reef National Park invites community members to join the Orchard Team for a volunteer fruit tree planting event at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25. CAPITOLREEF N.P. Capitol Reef National Park preserves and protects nineteen historic orchards. Originally planted by Latter-day Saints pioneers in the early 20th century, the National Park Service (NPS) continues to care for these orchards using historic techniques. Since 2021, the park has been piloting an orchard
rehabilitation project with a goal of improving soil conditions and irrigation, and re-planting orchards to maintain the historic character of the Fruita Rural Historic District. As the park continues its rehabilitation efforts, Capitol Reef invites Tree Planting Cont'd on A2
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mass layoffs in the national parks and other public lands agencies. Over 80 protesters came out in support of people like Scott Heisler. Heisler’s job with Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) requires him to
take two weeks of unpaid leave a year. One week into his furlough, he saw news reports that probationary employees were fired from the National Park Service. He logged into his work computer and saw an email stating he “failed to dem-
WAYNE / GARFIELD COS. - The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) awarded Eli Menet and Aubrey Thompson with an Impact Award for their outstanding work in rural Utah. Eli Menet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital. He received this award for providing exceptional care to patients in PanImpact Awards Cont'd on B3
Courtesy Amiee Maxwell
Beth Rumsey and Larry Deem opened The Wild Rabbit Cafe in Torrey in 2019. As of late February, the cafe has been transferred to new owners. TORREY - The Wild Rabbit Cafe in Torrey, Utah, now has new owners. Beth Rumsey and Larry Deem opened the cafe in 2019,
and it quickly became a favorite hangout spot for locals. Rumsey says she will be forever grateful for the support she received from
the community and for their wonderful staff. Wild Rabbit Cont'd on A2
UPCOMING EVENTS... St. Patrick's Day
March 17
Escalante Hometown Spring Market
April 12
Escalante Old Community Ctr. 10 AM to 3 PM
THURS. MAR 13 - WED. MAR 19
**Weather is subject to Change
Protest Cont'd on B3
GARFIELD CO. The phone number for the Panguitch office of the Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) has been changed to 435-710-5003. Most services offered at the department are available by appointment, which can be scheduled by calling that number. Residents can find out more about the resources available from the SWUPHD online at swuhealth.gov, including car seat safety checks, WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) benefits, immunizations, and food handler permits. You’ll also find the digital version of our HEALTH Magazine available for reading or download by clicking the link on our website. The most recent issue is dedicated to emergency preparedness in southwest Utah. We encourage our residents to follow us (search for swuhealth) on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, health alerts, and educational videos. —Southwest Utah Public Health Department
Two Popular Torrey Coffee Shop Healthcare Transfers Ownership Workers by Amiee Maxwell Honored for Improving Health Access in SW Utah
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onstrate fitness or qualifications for continued employment” and that he was “to leave immediately.” Heisler was a park ecologist. His responsibili-
SWUPHD Panguitch Updates
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