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Show Welcome to Panguitch and Hatch ! Gateway to Scenic Southern Utah , The City of Panguitch, nestled deep In the scenic beauty of southern Utah can boast of three major facets which few other communities in the nation can. 1 The first is that it is a clean, progressive city, with clean, clear unpolluted air. Small enough to maintain its country flavor and large enough to take care of all the needs of its residents. Second, the city is a tourist mecca. It boasts 17 motels and campgrounds, along with 10 service stations, six restaurants and five grocery stores. Combined with that is the airport which encourages air travel to and from the area. Third is Panguitch's proximity to five national parks, two national monuments and a host of other recreation and scenic wonders. Perhaps the most popular tourist attraction nearby is Bryce Canyon national Park, located some 27 miles southeast on an all-weather paved highway. The park is one of the most unique natural wonders on earth and attracts visitors from all over the world. With another two hour drive in Zion National Park, another world renown tourist attraction. Further to the south is Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. Also nearby are Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Within an easy driving distance are Cedar Breaks National Monument and Pipe Springs National Monument. All of these parks and monuments are Just a short drive from Panguitch. In addition, Panguitch Lake, Puffer Lake and many other mountain lakes, streams, campgrounds and scenic views are all around Panguitch, all with excellent roads and facilities for the camper and traveler. This history of this picturesque community is rich in the heritage of the early pioneer settlement of the west. Panguitch was first settled by a band of sturdy pioneers from Parowan and Beaver March 16, 1864. Their leader being Jens Neilsen. After much suffering with cold and hunger and because of the hostility of the Indians with many of the settlers being killed, the settlement was abandoned in May, 1866. In 1870 three years after the settlement was abandoned LDS Church President Brigham Young with a company made a trip to Dixie through this country and in 1871 he called George W. Sevy, a resident of Harmony, to gather a company and resettle the Panguitch Valley. At first the people lived in a fort that was located where the high school property is now near Center and First South to Fourth East. The crops were not very large the first year and the people were very hungry. But continual progress marked the efforts of the second band of pioneers. A grist mill was built on Dickenson hill on the Panguitch Creek and was operated by water power. The Dickensons operated the mill for twenty years and raised their children in their home on Dickinson Hill. Samuel Henrie's family was the first to move out of the old fort. Since that time the city has grown and thrived with the last census estimating 1734 people in Panguitch. Panguitch City is governed by Mayor Wallace G. Lee and councilmen, Art Crosby, Charles Allen, Jon Torgerson, Frank Houston and Jim H. Hatch. The city manager is Bruce Fullmer and his secretary is Maurietta Meyer. The city attorney is Dave Mower and his secretary is Barbara Heaton. The acting Chief of Police is Sheriff Keith Fackrell with city policemen Donnell E. Kidder and Ted Baker. The Justice of Peace, soon to be replaced because he has resigned is Norman Davis. The governing body is very concerned about the welfare of the citizens of Panguitch as shown by the many important decisions they need to make at the council meetings held the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Anyone is welcome to attend these meetings. They are concerned and are doing something about the projected upcoming water shortage by digging a well, putting in new water lines and building another storage tank. There are enough springs coming into the culinary system that by providing ways to store this water during the peak of flow it should be better for the residents during the time water is not as plentiful. Panguitch City has a beautiful park on the north end of town. By the end of summer, $108,000 and an added $6,000 plus manpower to refurbish the stalls and grandstand area will have been spent on the spacious and versatile park. Included in the park are a race track, horse stables, playground equipment, being built by the Forest Service under the direction of Pete Pierson. There is also a ball park, picnic shelter, tennis court and horse stables. The money spent or planned to be spent during this summer will include: sprinkling system, $15,000; earth work, $4,000; grass and shrubs, $5,000; tennis court, $15,000; picnic tables, $1,000; picnic shelter $8,000; brick walkway, $4,000; restrooms, $12,000; soft ball field $15,000; park lighting, to be in by summer, $3,000; parking lot $5,000; bridges '(Continued on Page 1 1) I I H The grandeur of Bryce Canyon Is popular spot for visitors throughout the world, throughout the year. Bryce Is located just a few minutes from Panguitch and offers a view of 7 -Page 1 nature's handiwork which Is not duplicated anyplace else in the world. Supplement to the Garfield County News Welcome to Panguitch and Hatch (Continued from Page One) $5,000; playground equipment, $5,000; barbeque pit, $1,000; drinking fountains $500; other misc. $7,382 and administrative charges $2,018. The money has been generated from the Bureau of Recreation, Panguitch City and Community organizations. A large portion of Panguitch City's share of the money has been donated in labor by many of the Panguitch City residents. Panguitch is also concerned about the cultural development of the area with a privately owned art gallery on the north, Three Gables Gallary. An art center is included in the Garfield Development Center, a place for people to set up their easels and draw and paint to their hearts content, with instructor Michael James Clarke over the art section. For as small an area as Panguitch, it very well represented by individual artists throughout the community. Also the children with learning disability and the Senior Citizens are considered as the Garfield Development center Includes areas for both groups. There is a modern equipped hospital and clinic located on Fourth East and Second North. In the community there are well over 125 businesses counting the Shakely dealers, Artex, Avon ladies, Fuller brush and other part time money making home businesses. They are 110 established businesses requiring full time efforts which have been listed on the map of the city. The historical culture is worth reading and searching into with many beautiful homes built by brick made and fired in Panguitch during early settlement. The public library offers many wholesome reading entertainment. Panguitch is in the center of a beautiful and colorful nature land, Bryce Canyon, a vast cliff-canyon region of multicolored spindles and spires of masterfully eroded sandstone, which is located just 21 miles southeast of Panguitch off Highway U-12. Within a short distance from Panguitch there is fishing and hunting paradise, Indian artifacts, numerous natural bridges and arches. There are over 51 nearby lakes and streams which offer excellent fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking and camping in the tall timber surroundings of the national forests and privately owned resorts. Panguitch is the seat of Garfield County with a population of over 1700. It's principal industries are ranching, timber and tourism. Panguitch is the gateway to Bryce Canyon National Park and 18 miles from Panguitch Lake. It offers the vacationer a full range of accommodations and facilities from motels and hotels to trailer parks and nearby earning facilities. If a trip to Color Country is planned, Panguitch is a must as it is one of the two larger cities on Highway US-89 in Southern Utah and will supply all needs of the tourist. |