by Elaine Baldwin — A retirement party for Tammy Barton celebrating 25 years of service as Garfield County Ambulance Director was held at Panguitch Senior Center.
by Addie P. — Sixth graders from Garfield County got to see the Smithsonian, White House Christmas tree, Capitol, Library of Congress, and monuments in DC.
by Elaine Baldwin — This year 142 individuals from Bryce Valley, Panguitch, and Escalante were able to go to Washington, DC for a week and tour the U.S. Capitol.
by Abbie Call — Rep. Celeste Maloy presented Principal Pete Peterson with a congressional award for 18 years connecting rural students to Washington, DC.
by Karen Munson — Way leads on to way. Whether you are meandering in a yellow wood, or making any variety of life decisions proceed carefully.
The Byway — The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office selected three designs from Panguitch, Bryce Valley, and Escalante 5th graders for this year’s Christmas card.
by Karen Munson — If I did not know Jesus and was taking my cues from society on when, how, and why to celebrate Christmas, I might get confused.
by Thomas Dodds — Monday was Panguitch’s homecoming queen pageant, cake auction, & crowning, followed by Mr. PHS, the basketball game, & assemblies this week.
by Joslyn Frandsen — If each of us holds onto a story, tradition, song, or even a small lesson, we can keep a bit of the true Christmas spirit alive year-round.
by Karen Munson — If you experience depression or anxiety or feel overloaded with extra stress over the holidays, getting a massage can be an effective answer.