The Wayne & Garfield County Insider April 17, 2025
Utah DOR Launches Free Online Boating Safety Course for Utahns
UTAH - Just in time for the upcoming boating season, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is partnering with the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety to offer a free online Utah Boating Safety Course. Approved by the DOR's Boating Program and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), the course is a convenient option for Utah boaters to enhance their safety knowledge before heading out on the water.
The new education course meets Utah’s requirement that all youth ages twelve to seventeen complete an approved boating safety education course before operating a personal watercraft (PWC), such as a jet ski. However, boating safety education is beneficial for all water enthusiasts.
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Residents and Visitors in Boulder Join Nationwide Hands Off! Protest
by Emily Leach | Insider
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, approximately one hundred local residents and visitors to the area gathered at the Boulder Town Park pavilion as part of a nationwide Hands Off! protest.
BOULDER - On Saturday, April 5, 2025, about one hundred people gathered at the Boulder Town Park pavilion as part of a nationwide Hands Off! protest. The group then
Wayne Co. Interfaith Council Sponsors the 74th Annual Day of Prayer at WCCC, May 1
Courtesy Beth Bogedahl Wayne County Interfaith Council members— (Back L to R) Dale Jaworski, Leon Bogedahl (Front L to R), Mike Riddle, Becky Pace and Joy Morris—prepare the final program for the National Day of Prayer on May 1, 2025.
BICKNELL - Community members from across Wayne County will come together for the 74th annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Wayne County Community Center in Bicknell. The Wayne County Interfaith Council is happy to be able to sponsor the event again and participate in this national
observance. This event calls upon people of all faiths to come together for prayer and meditation and is intended to unite believers in prayer and worship, seeking God’s hope, joy and peace. This year’s theme is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled” from the bible scripture Romans 15:13. The program will be Day of Prayer Cont'd on B5
walked together to disperse along Highway 12, displaying signs with varying slogans using the “Hands Off” language, such as “Hands Off Our Democracy,” “Hands Off
BLM Announces Update to June '25 Sale of Oil & Gas Leases in Utah
SANPETE / UIN-
TAH COS. - The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 3, 2025, to offer thirteen oil and gas parcels totaling 20,888 acres in Utah.
The BLM completed scoping on two parcels in March 2024 and held a public comment period that closed in July 2024 on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. This
Buying Elections,” and “Hands Off Our Freedom of Speech.” The invitation to the Boulder event stated, “Let's send our message to the [Trump] administration and DOGE
to keep their hands off... you name it.”
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by Kathryn Chamberlain
WAYNE CO. - The April 7th Wayne County Commission meeting started with an appointment and oath of office for the Teasdale Special Service District. The commission approved Greg Coleman, Ronnie Hunt, and Jeff Den as board members. Next up, the commission heard a request from Jeffrey Brown on behalf of the Central Utah Food Sharing program. He asked for a $5,000 donation to help support food bank services in Wayne County. The Richfieldbased food warehouse serves five counties, including Wayne. Brown said last year they served six hundred and eightyfour units in the county— about eighty-two people per month—which equals nearly 4% of the population. “We bring about $5,000 to $7,200 worth of
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Welfare (CCAW) is thrilled to announce a special dog adoption event at the Richfield IFA on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11 AM to 2 PM. This event offers the community a chance to
interact with, and potentially adopt rescue dogs looking for their forever homes.
Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a public meet-and-greet with some of CCAW’s adorable and adoptable dogs. Whether you're looking to expand your family with a four-legged companion or simply want to show some love to these wonderful animals, this event is a Adoption Event Cont'd on A6
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New Study from Intermountain Health Researchers Aims to Prevent Opioid Deaths After Same-Day Surgery Through At-Home Monitoring
UTAH - Researchers at Intermountain Health are working to prevent one of the severe—and potentially fatal—complications for same-day surgery patients who are given opioids to alleviate their short-term pain by using a simple device that can save lives.
Opioids are a common medication used in surgery. While they can help alleviate pain associated with surgical procedures, they do carry risk of complications even when taken as prescribed, including opioid induced respiratory depression (OIRD), a condition that occurs when an opioid medication suppresses someone’s drive to breathe.
Now, a new study by researchers at Intermountain Health has found that using a simple monitoring device that tracks the oxygen level in someone’s blood can alert caregivers that the patient may not be breathing properly.
Patients who are in the hospital are monitored for signs of opioid induced respiratory depression; however, patients who are treated at same-day/ambulatory surgery centers who often go home less than twenty-four hours after surgery have not historically been discharged with monitors. They are often looked after by a loved one who may not recognize when respiratory distress is occurring.
In the new study published in The Respiratory Care Journal, researchers from Intermountain Health found that discharging high-risk patients with opioids from same day surgery centers with this simple monitoring device can be lifesaving. The monitoring device alerts caregivers of opioid induced respiratory depression, which leads to proper emergency medical care.
In fact, for one patient enrolled in the study, a family member receiving the respiratory depression alert was able to administer the opioid-reversing drug naloxone in time to save the patient’s life.
“We’re often sending patients home with untrained caregivers who might not know what to do or what signs to look for that could indicate opioid induced respiratory depression,” said Robert Mazzola, MD, principal investigator of the study and enterprise senior medical director for sleep services at Intermountain Health. “We found that with a simple, commercially available pulse oximeter and monitoring device, we can save lives.”
The study included patients who were undergoing same-day orthopedic surgery at the Intermountain Orthopedic Specialty Hospital between September 2019 and October 2020 who were also at high risk for developing opioid induced respiratory depression.
Risk factors included patients who had signs of undiagnosed sleep apnea (like snoring, tiredness, high blood pressure, high body mass index), or had confirmed sleep apnea but were non-compliant with wearing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to help them breathe while asleep.
Those patients were sent home with a monitoring device that measures
how much carbon dioxide a patient breathes out and oxygen saturation levels.
Patients were then monitored at home for four days while napping and sleeping by home caregivers, often friends or family members of the patient, who received training at the hospital on what to do if an alarm sounded. Those caregivers were also given naloxone, an overdose reversing medication, and instructed on how and when to use it.
Of the three hundred and fifty-nine patients for whom data was recorded, twenty-six patients required emergency room treatment due to a low oxygen saturation level alarm from the monitor.
Of those patients, fourteen experienced opioid related respiratory depression and/or opioid related events, and one was given naloxone which most likely saved their life.
A second patient was diagnosed with an opioid induced heart attack in the emergency room after the home caregiver responded to the monitor’s alarm. A third was diagnosed with opioid induced renal failure, requiring dialysis and a stay in the ICU.
Three patients experienced surgery-related complications, such as pulmonary embolism. The patients went to the emergency room as directed. Though not opioid-related,
patients and their caregiver sought care due to low oxygen saturation level alarms.
“Death due to opioid induced respiratory depression should not be the only concern for high-risk opioid patients prescribed opioids for pain. Hypoxic organ damage can also occur and can be identified earlier resulting in more timely intervention. We were able to identify those patients diagnosed in the emergency room with opioid related events and/or opioid induced respiratory depression,” said Kim Bennion, MsHS, study co-author and research director of respiratory care clinical services at Intermountain Health.
“Through a simple pulse oximeter you can wear on your finger, we were able to effectively monitor for that and have patient’s and/or their home caregiver take action,” added Bennion.
Additionally, researchers found that patients who had an incident that required them to go to the emergency department were having them at about 1.8 days post-surgery— longer than the 24-hour period typically associated as the riskiest time for opioid induced respiratory depression.
As promising as using a pulse oximeter was, the study also showed that measuring carbon dioxide levels with a nasal cannula is challenging in the home environment.
Researchers found the device could potentially set off false alarms after about twelve hours due to moisture wicking problems. While successful in the inhospital setting, the home was an uncontrolled environment which may have resulted in the erroneous alarms.
“Our study demonstrates the importance of using technology in the home to monitor these patients and help the person watching them, whether a loved one or a friend, to make them safer,” said Dr. Mazzola Bennion, who has lost two family members to opioid induced respiratory depression, has worked with state lawmakers on a resolution urging state legislators, hospitals, physicians, and medical researchers to raise awareness of the risks of taking opioids even as prescribed—and the need for monitoring at home to identify opioid induced respiratory depression.
The Utah resolution also encourages doctors to discharge post-operative surgery patients with a pulse oximeter when opioids are prescribed.
The study was funded by the Intermountain Research Foundation with naloxone provided by Intermountain Health Pharmacy Clinical Services. —Intermountain Health
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I use “WE” in the big way, meaning that it applied to plants, animals and humans. We are ALL part of the WEB of LIFE.
I have lived beside Capitol Reef National Park in southern Utah for seventeen years and have been visiting the park for more than forty years. In the first eleven years of living here, I noticed a slow temperature warming and a slow shift from snow to rain but about the same amount of total precipitation: between ten and twelve inches. But, in the last six years, I have seen a dramatic change in the temperatures and precipitation. The precipitation has dropped about 24%, and in 2020, was only 2.28 inches. That year, about 5% of the trees in the area died, ghosts of a very bad year. The trees around here
We are Dying
are very slow growing, and it will take decades, if ever, to replace them. There has been a dramatic move away from snow to rain. Before 2021, we used to get five or six snow storms of five or more inches each winter. This last winter (24-25), we got a TOTAL of two inches of snow! In the summers, we used to get six to eight flash floods on the creek that I have to ford to get to my home. These flash floods averaged about two ft. The flash floods now happed less often but average three to four ft. Less snow and bigger flash floods mean less water is able to soak into the ground. This means less vegetation (trees, bushes and grasses), less food for wildlife.
During these years the animal population has dramatically decreased with
fewer deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, cougars, and various small rodents. The number and variety of birds has also dropped, and there are fewer frogs in the pot holes in the park.
For the forty years I have backpacked into the park, I rarely worried about finding water. That has changed in the last six years. Finding drinking water in the park has become much more difficult.
Human caused climate change is clearly happening ALL over the world, and what I have seen is just a small part of the damage it is causing. Like it or not, we humans have become the caretakers of the Earth. It is time we took up that responsibility!
David Hart, Torrey
Gratitude for a Generous Act of Restoration
right is deeply appreciated. Historic markers like the one maintained by the DUP not only preserve our heritage, but also offer a place for quiet reflection and remembrance. The restoration of the bench ensures that residents and visitors alike can continue to appreciate this important site in comfort and peace.
Thank you, Wade and Kelli, for your time, materials, masterful craftsmanship, effort, and care. Your example reminds us of the power of community and the importance of preserving our shared heritage.
With sincere gratitude, Wayne Company Daughters of
We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Wade and Kelli Hansen who repaired the vandalized bench at the Daughters
of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Gristmill historic marker near Teasdale. Their kindness and willingness to quietly step in and make things
Utah Pioneers
Thanks to Wade and Kelli Hansen who repaired the vandalized bench at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Gristmill historic marker near Teasdale.
Courtesy Lauralee Williams
News from Wayne County
Sign of the Times
WAYNE CO. - What a difference a day makes; somebody flipped the switch, and things are going green. John Deere, Massey Ferguson—and all the other tractors and farm implements—are out in force turning over dirt, dragging rakes, and doing whatever else it is that they do this time every year to get fields ready for planting and the water turned in. Farmers and ranchers are all smiles at the counter at Brian Farm; it’s like, “let’s get this thing going!”
If you have ever been around a farmer in the spring, it is like mama put an extra spoon full of something special in their Wheaties. They have been going full tilt since 4:30 am, and by 6:30, they are out of the door and pitching hay, ready to climb in the tractor, crank up some George Jones, turn some soil, and do just about anything to get out the house and those four walls.
It is still way too early to know if we will have fruit this year down county. As usual, Loa and Fremont folks are still wearing parkas and stoking fires, and weather in Bicknell and Torrey is still as uncertain as the nightly news. In the park, happyas-can-be volunteer crews from faraway places like New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Salt Lake have been seen pruning and nurturing new growth in the orchards. In Caineville and Hanksville not a lot has changed. They just wake up, and their crops are content with the isolation, sunshine and laid back way of life they have grown so used to. When you see them up county, it is easy to see that they are and act different. Life
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down there in the "banana belt" of Wayne County has that unique live-and-letlive affect on folks.
In the fields, cows have been holding morning and afternoon classes for the calves about their soon-to-be life on the mountain. For the most part, the scene looks like the playground at the Loa Elementary, with little ones running here and there with more energy than they know what to do with and attention spans shorter than a new preschooler. As always, there are some that could care less and can be seen running and bucking and generally getting into mischief or harassing and head-butting others in class.
In general, Wayne County has entered a new phase, and it shows everywhere you go. In the aisles at Royal’s Foodtown, it is often normal to see friends and neighbors two to four times per trip, and people tend to stop and share what has been going on for the past week or month. Well, those conversations have been cut short, as there is a new urgency in the atmosphere with spring in the air, and people are busy making plans for this and that. Some folks get so nervous and hyper this time of year that maybe it is time they should consider switching to decaf. As far as grocery prices, it is not uncommon to have to make a withdrawal from savings before going into the store, and grocery lists are so trimmed down that they look like some new fab diet plan. Stricken from the list are some of the essential things, like Capt’n Crunch, vanilla wafers, salt and vinegar potato chips, etc. It is back to the basics in most cases, and it is time to break out
BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposal to Improve Access to Ashley Springs Via Ferrata
VERNAL - The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is seeking public input on a proposal to authorize construction of a parking area and hiking trail near the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District’s water plant in Uintah County.
The 30-day public comment period began April 9, 2025, and the proposal aims to improve access to the Ashley Springs Via Ferrata climbing route in Ashley Gorge. Uintah County con-
structed the Via Ferrata route and is requesting a right-of-way from the BLM to build the trail and parking area, enhancing recreational access and improving safety for visitors.
Comments will be accepted through May 9, 2025. Interested individuals may submit input online through the BLM’s National NEPA Register. For additional information, please contact the BLM Vernal Field Office at 435-789-4400.
—Bureau of Land Management
grandma’s old family recipe book, make a trimmed down grocery list of prime ingredients, dust off the mixer, go to work, and make dinner special again, by golly.
In contrast, and in Torrey, the new liquor store in the Walmart-sized building on the west end of town has seen an uptick in activity. It is not uncommon to see the big booze truck making frequent deliveries of exotic wines and other bottled beverages from Tennessee and Kentucky, where the good stuff comes from. With the number of cars, trucks, and other outfits that pull in there, one would think that it is an In-N-Out burger joint, like they have in the city.
In general, and in the grand scheme of things, life in Wayne County is as it always has been. Folks on the highway still wave at one another, sometimes in their own kind of way, and people still take the time to say hello and ask how you and the family are when they haven’t seen you for a while. Traffic still moves fast or slow on the road, depending on the amount of sheep or hay wagons or the time of day.
For those of us that frequent Cache Valley Bank on a regular basis, it should go without saying that there is a wreath placed in the second station on the teller line. Melanie Grundy has moved on to the happy camping land of retirement, and she will be missed.
Good luck, Melanie.
Wills, Trusts, and More
A Living Trust—Is it Right for You?
Revocable trusts— often referred to as “living trusts” or “family trusts”— to plan one’s estate have become very popular. Despite the popularity of the revocable trust, revocable trusts are not without their potential problems.
First, it is important to understand that there is no definitive answer as to whether a trust is necessary. Another estate planner explained that asking whether a revocable trust is good or bad is like asking whether a wrench is good or bad. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. A trust is just an estate planing tool. Whether it is good or bad depends on your needs and desires.
Although there are many factors to consider in determining whether a revocable trust is right for you, here are a few of the more significant factors:
1. Avoiding Probate. It is true that a properly funded trust avoids probate. If the goal of the client is to avoid probate, it is critical that the trust be properly funded. To
by Jeffery J. McKenna
"properly fund" a trust, title to all assets and beneficiary designations for insurance policies and retirement accounts must be reviewed.
A properly funded trust avoids probate because the owner of the assets (generally termed the trustor, settlor, grantor or trustmaker in the trust document) conveys ownership from him or herself (in his or her individual capacity) to him or herself as trustee of his or her trust. Probate is avoided because, for "probate purposes," the deceased person does not own assets, but rather the trustee of the trust owns the assets. It is critical to understand that a revocable trust only avoids probate if the assets have been properly transferred to the trust.
2. Out of State Property. A revocable trust is especially useful if you own real estate in another state. Real estate in another state generally requires a probate proceeding in that state. If
you live in one state but own real estate in another state, your beneficiaries may be required to commence multiple probate proceedings. This situation can be avoided through the use of a revocable trust.
3. Avoiding Court Appointed Conservatorship. A properly drafted trust should provide for the management of trust assets in the event the person contributing the property to the trust becomes incapacitated. This would avoid the need for a court appointed conservator for financial matters.
In conclusion, a revocable trust is an important estate planning tool. Depending on your individual situation and desires, you may decide to use a revocable trust as your principal estate planning tool. As in all estate planning decisions, being educated about your choices is key in deciding whether a revocable trust is right for you.
NOW WITH RICHFIELD AND PANGUITCH OFFICES TO SERVE CLIENTS IN AROUND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES.
Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW. BARNEY-MCKENNA.COM, he would enjoy hearing from you. Additionally, you can RSVP to attend one of his FREE Estate Planning Seminars in Richfield, at 159 North Main Street, every Third Thursday.
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by Lynn Griffin
tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!
A Rabbit Hops Into a Pub
A rabbit hops into a pub and asks the bartender,
"Could I get a pint of beer and a ham and cheese toastie?"
The bartender is taken aback but serves the rabbit his order. The rabbit enjoys his beer, devours the toastie, and then leaves.
The next night, the rabbit returns and once again requests a pint of beer and a ham and cheese toastie. Word has spread, and the pub is buzzing with curious patrons. The bartender serves the rabbit, who eats and drinks before heading out.
By the third night, the pub is packed to the brim. As the rabbit walks in and orders his usual, the crowd falls silent in anticipation. The bartender hands over the pint and toastie, and the room erupts in applause as the rabbit finishes his meal and exits.
On the fourth night, there's standing room only. People have travelled from far and wide just to witness this unusual guest. The bartender is making more money in a week than he did all of last year.
But when the rabbit walks in and asks for his usual, the bartender's face falls. "I'm sorry, my friend," he says, "but we're all out of ham and cheese toasties."
The rabbit looks shocked, and the pub goes so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The bartender nervously offers, "But we do have a very nice cheese and onion toastie. I promise you'll love it."
The rabbit eyes him carefully. "Are you sure?" he asks.
With a grin, the bartender replies, "I wouldn't steer you wrong. Trust me, you'll love it."
"Alright," says the rabbit, "I'll have a pint of beer and a cheese and onion toastie."
The pub bursts into cheers as the rabbit enjoys his meal, waves to the crowd, and leaves...never to return.
A year later, the pub is in decline. The bartender, who has only served a handful of drinks that night—most of them to himself—calls last orders. As he's cleaning up, he notices a small white figure hovering above the bar.
"Who are you?" he asks.
"I'm the ghost of the rabbit who used to visit your pub," comes the reply.
The bartender's eyes widen. "I remember you! You made this place famous. Every night, you'd come in for a pint of beer and a ham and cheese toastie. People came from miles around just to see you."
"Yes," the rabbit says. "But I also remember that last night when you ran out of ham and cheese toasties. You gave me a cheese and onion toastie instead."
"That's right," the bartender recalls. "But then you never came back. What happened?"
"I died," says the rabbit.
The bartender gasps. "No! How?"
The rabbit pauses before replying, "Mixin' me toasties."
THEME: Doctor's Orders
ACROSS
1. Little Richard's "____ Frutti"
6. Arrival time, acr. 9. Deity, in Sanskrit 13. ____-under, pl. 14. Lysergic acid diethylamide
15. Support person 16. Fictional professor Lupin's first name 17. Snoop
18. Computer accessory
19. *Pill alternative
21. *Medical care 23. Use eyes 24. Slap on 25. Hot beverage amount
28. Tear down
30. *Tissue testing
35. Smell
37. Gardener's storage
39. Shipping box
40. Eight furlongs
41. Subject matter
43. Square footage
44. Like some towelettes
46. Russian ruler, once
47. Pasturelands
48. Acted
50. Enthusiasm
52. "Silent Spring" subject
53. Popular PBS science show 55. Letters of distress
*Stitches
*Perpetual illness
Offer two cents
*____ Hot, pain relief patch
Branch of economics
Sega hedgehog
Bubble maker
Be of use
*Hernia support
Surgeon General, in relation to warning on smoking
Other than what's implied
This is Easter week, and it is time for the giant Easter Egg Hunt at the Panguitch City Park. Bring the kids, grandkids, and any other kids you can round up. It will be this Saturday and will start at 10:00 in the morning. Bring your baskets, sacks and cameras. The Easter Bunny will arrive to start off the hunt in the big red fire engine. Put your hands over your ears because the sirens are really loud. The kids from Hatch are always welcome. There will be tons of candy and prizes for all, and there will be Easter Eggs with surprises in each one. Our daughter, Shawn, will be here—all the way from San Diego—taking pictures and hanging with the Easter Bunny.
Here are some facts from last week’s 193rd semi-annual Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints. President Nelson has now announced that there are now over two hundred temples, with fifteen additional temples having been built (one of them being in Spanish Fork). More will be built outside of the U.S. as part of the church’s ongoing globalization. There are three hundred and eighty-two existing and planned temples worldwide. The Spanish Fork temple will be the 9th in Utah County. Utah has twenty-one temples in operation; five are under construction, and two are under renovation. Last year, convert
FYI PanguItch
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baptisms were the largest in three decades. In 2024, there were 308,682 converts. There are fewer children of record, though. There were only 91,614 children, which is far below the 124,000 in 1982. There are now 17½ million members. The membership only increased by 254,287 due to the 145,912 deaths of members.
There are 74,127 missionaries in the field, 3,608 stakes, and 31,676 congregations. There are twentyseven temples in Mexico and one and a half million members.
This last week was a big one in sports. The colleges have new basketball champions, with the University of Connecticut (UConn) winning big over last year’s champs in the women's division by thirty points. The scary part is that UConn will have most of their team back again next year. The men’s division was much better, or closer, with Florida beating Houston by a couple of points.
The NBA second season started this week, with
a lot of games on the tube. My team, the LA Lakers, finished in third place and don’t have to play all of the play-in games. The Lakers have caught fire, after LeBron James turned forty, and they went from tenth place down to their current spot. It didn’t hurt getting Luka Dončić from Dallas either. So, we will have basketball for at least four more weeks (which is my favorite).
Rory McElroy won the Masters golf tournament in overtime. There were so many golfers close towards the end, but they seemed to hit bad shots and couldn’t get any closer. McElroy is the sixth golfer to get the Grand Slam, winning all four of the major titles. He would get a four stroke lead, and then, lose it in a couple of holes. Finally, Rose took the lead with eleven under, and McElroy, with eleven, couldn’t make a four-footer on the eighteenth. So, they went an extra hole, with McElroy making a three-footer for the win.
I see that our country is now trying to work out something with Iran. You
Obituaries
might remember that President Obama and most of Europe had a treaty with Iran to stop working on atomic bomb materials. But our current president tore it up and said it was terrible, without saying why. So they went back to working on material for atomic bombs, and now, they have them. When will we ever learn?
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the Huntsman Center and drew over 20,000 people. Where were they at the last election? Your congress has okayed the budget with the one and a half trilliondollar tax cut for all you one-percenters out there, which all of us now have to pay for. The president said that his billionaires are making a lot of money on his tariffs. When he pulls off the tariffs, they hit the stock market, and when it goes up, they sell, which brings the stocks back down again. Then, the suckers get stuck with worthless stocks.
See you at the Easter Egg Hunt! Mack O
Annette Heywood
PANGUITCH - Annette Heywood passed away April 8, 2025, at her home in Panguitch. She was born November 11, 1936, in Panguitch to Mark Kay and Neilene Clove Heywood. She is the first child of six, followed by a brother, Marsden Kay, who died at the age of three months; and Kathleen “Kathy” (Fritz) Geiselmayr, Bruce (Patti) Neil, Terrie Kay (Gary) Jacobson and Leniece (Joe) Fischer. When Annette was five year old, WWII be
gan and the family moved to California because they needed workers in the airplane factories. When the family moved back to Utah, they lived in Cedar City and Richfield. Annette graduated from Richfield High School, then attended BYU. She worked at State Bank of Southern Utah and saved for a trip to Europe with sister, Kathy. Following the Europe trip, her dad, who was the bishop of the South Ward at the time, asked her if she would like to go on a mission. She agreed and was called to serve in the North Central States mission, living in Minneapolis and Winnipeg. After her mission, she returned to BYU and received her bachelor’s degree in Business Education and Library Science. After graduating, Annette worked in Cedar City and Fillmore, teaching school, then moved to Murray to work as a librarian in the Salt Lake City Library system. She returned to Panguitch in 1988 and worked at Panguitch Elementary and USU Extension Office until retiring.
Annette has been very close to her many nieces and nephews, becoming a “second mother” to many of them. She is loved and adored by all 19 nieces and nephews and 36 great nieces and nephews. She has spent a great deal of time helping, loving and supporting them all in many ways. She always remembered all their special days and gave gifts generously. For Annette, family always came first.
Annette has always had a strong testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ, His church, the Book of Mormon and the apostles and prophets. She has served in many positions in the Church: Mutual, Primary, Relief Society, and has spent many hours as an extraction missionary. She was the immediate unofficial family genealogist and one of the official extended family genealogists. Her siblings have always looked to her for guidance as they have had questions about the gospel and family history. Annette has always been a constant guiding light to them and is much loved by all.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 12: 00 Noon at the Panguitch Cemetery. There will be a viewing prior to services at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel located at 200 North 400 East from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary.com
Adoption Event:
Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) is thrilled to announce a special dog adoption event at the Richfield IFA on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11 AM to 2 PM. This event offers the community a chance to meet, interact with, and potentially adopt rescue dogs looking for their forever homes.
and Thor are both Color Country Animal Welfare shelter dogs hoping to find their forever homes at a special dog adoption event at the Richfield IFA on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11 AM to 2 PM.
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perfect occasion. Guests can pet, play, and bond with the dogs—and maybe even find their new best friend.
Color Country Animal Welfare is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming ani-
mals in need. By attending this event, the community has the chance to support this mission and give these deserving dogs a second chance at a happy life.
Event Details: What: Color Country Animal Welfare Dog Adoption Event
When: Saturday, May 3rd, 11 AM - 2 PM
Where: Richfield IFA, 670 N. Main St., Richfield, Utah
For more information about Color Country Animal Welfare and their adoption process, visit www. colorcountryanimalwelfare. org or contact them directly at (435) 555-0123. —Color Country Animal Welfare
Wayne Commission: A request for a donation to help support food bank services in Wayne County, an opportunity to build a new library and learning center in Bicknell, CIB project prioritization, and a special events permit for the Capitol Reef Farmers Market discussed. The commission approved Greg Coleman, Ronnie Hunt, and Jeff Den as board members for the Teasdale Special Service District.
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food into the county each trip,” Brown said. The money would help cover mileage, warehouse overhead, and deliveries. The commission agreed to look at the budget and see what might be possible.
After that, discussion turned to an opportunity to build a new library and learning center in Bicknell.
Laura Lasco, a local resident, was joined by librarian Amber Fullerton and Bookmobile state manager Jamie Carter to present the proposal. The project is backed by a $2 million donation from Wayne Border, who wants the building named in honor of his beloved wife, Nancy Noble. The planned "Nancy A. Noble Community Library and Learning Center" would be 4,000 square feet and include library space, classrooms, group study areas, a kitchen, and a pollinator garden. The building would reflect local character with board and batten siding and timber framing touches to honor Bicknell’s timber history.
It’s expected to include a wide front porch for kids and families to gather, large windows for natural light, and decorative Navajo rugs. Lasco said she hopes it will be a “forever building”—well-built, energy efficient, and meant to last generations. Fullerton said the space would allow her to expand services, like ESL classes and community events. "It’s more than books; it’s a place where kids and families can grow," Fullerton said. She also shared that the library already functions as a key community hub: “We have people who use the computers. We have people that come in and rent DVDs and we have a telescope and we have a rug cleaner and we have blood
pressure cuffs and STEM kits and board games for the families. I mean, it's really a community spot.” Carter confirmed the Bookmobile program would continue to provide books, staff, and materials. Commissioners expressed excitement and asked County Attorney Michael Winn to work with the donor’s representative to draw up an agreement. A formal motion was made to move forward with the project.
Next item on the agenda was CIB project prioritization. Brock Jackson presented the list of proposed projects from the towns and the county, including a water tank in Hanksville, a new county administration building, a town hall in Torrey, and others. The commission agreed to prioritize Hanksville’s water project first and the county building second. Brock also followed up on the regional outdoor recreation plan. The Central Utah plan is underway, and Commissioner Cook will continue to be the lead contact on behalf of the county. Following that, commissioners reviewed
a contract from Mountain Land Collections for EMS debt collection. Since EMS Director Tiffany Martineau was not present, the item was tabled until she could join.
The Capitol Reef Farmers Market organizers returned for a special events permit. Mary Sorensen noted they’ve changed the name and slightly adjusted the time—3 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The market will again be held at the Torrey Town Park and will begin on May 24, 2025. A new feature this year is “market bucks” for kids to spend at booths. The application was approved pending the Sheriff's review.
In commission business, they approved vouchers and heard an update on the emergency services building. Bids are open, and the project should break ground this summer with a target completion date in early 2026. The meeeting was then adjourned.
The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
Courtesy Color Country Animal Welfare
Darci
Schools and Sports
Southern Utah University’s Inaugural Day of Service
by Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University showed its true colors—literally—at SUU’s inaugural Day of Service event on March 29, 2025. A sea of red-shirted T-Birds—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local residents—united to give back to Cedar City and Iron County.
CEDAR CITY -
Southern Utah University (SUU) showed its true colors—literally—at SUU’s inaugural Day of Service event on March 29, 2025. The day was a powerful display of community spirit during the university’s Founders Week.
A sea of red-shirted T-Birds—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local residents—united to give back to Cedar City and Iron County. In total, over one hundred and fifty volunteers rolled up their sleeves, contributing an impressive three hundred and ten hours to beautify their community.
Pam Brannin, Director of the SUU Community Engagement Center, noted, "Service events are such a great way for people to come together, regardless of their connection to SUU, and work side-by-side to strengthen our community, as well as our ties to each other." From landscaping at the Canyon Creek Services Domestic Violence Shelter and the Festival Country K9s Dog Park, to tackling graffiti in multiple locations, cleaning up the I-15 interchange with the City of Enoch, and picking up trash in high-traffic locations by the Iron County
Visitors' Center and Bicentennial Park, the impact was felt across the region. Volunteers also crafted blankets for Iron County Holiday Assistance and created "I Spy" bags for young patients at Intermountain Health’s Cedar City Hospital.
"The SUU Day of Service is a perfect way to wrap up a great Founders' Week. SUU has a rich history, from its very inception, of the community providing service to help support our campus. This day was an opportunity for SUU to give back to the community that so generously supports us,"
said Ron Cardon, Assistant Vice President, Alumni and Community Relations, “College students don't typically take classes that teach them to be active, contributing community members,” explained Brannin. “However, regardless of their major, their GPA, the classes they take, or the clubs or other activities they participate in while here, students will be community members their entire life. We want to provide the skills and experiences that leave them well-prepared to participate and give back to the communities they live in—from Cedar City and beyond.”
Ask an Expert Blossoming into Spring: Your April Gardening Guide
by Utah State University Extension
UTAH - Temperatures are warming, and soon it will be time to plant. Consider these tips to help you prepare. Included are tips and links from the Utah State University Extension Gardeners Almanac.
• Plant seeds of coolseason vegetables (peas, lettuce, spinach, radishes) as soon as garden soil is workable. Check out over fiftyfive vegetable and herb fact sheets produced by USU Extension.
• National Arbor Day is April 26 this year. Plant a tree to celebrate. The USU Tree Browser offers an interactive list of tree species adapted to the Intermountain West.
• Consider planting peas in the garden every 2-3 weeks (until early May) to extend the harvest. Now is a great time to learn how to plant and harvest asparagus and rhubarb.
• Control young garden weeds by hoeing or hand-pulling. Protect fruit blossoms and tender garden plants
from late critical freezing temperatures.
• If storing bulbs, check to make sure they are firm, and remove any soft or rotten bulbs. Wait to prune roses until buds begin to swell to avoid late-frost damage to new growth. Prune spring flowering shrubs (those that bloom before June) after they have bloomed to encourage new flower buds for next season. Divide crowded, fallblooming perennials.
• Divide cool-season ornamental grasses when new growth begins to emerge.
• Apply chelated iron (FeEDDHA) to plants that have had prior problems with iron chlorosis. Use organic (wood chips or bark) mulches to retain soil moisture around shrubs and trees.
• Apply pre-emergent herbicides in late March to mid-April to control annual weeds such as crabgrass and spurge in the lawn. Learn about lawn care and planting.
• In compacted sites, aerate with a hollow core aerator when turfgrass is actively growing, usually from April to June. Check your sprinkler system for leaks. Clean filters and fix and align heads.
Pests and Problems:
Download the Utah Home Orchard Pest Management Guide. Learn about common problems in apples, pears, plums, peaches and nectarines, cherries, and apricots. Reduce chemical use to help promote beneficial insects in your landscape.
Treat for coryneum blight in stone fruits (cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums) at shuck split, approximately ten days after flower petals drop.
Treat apples for powdery mildew when leaves are emerging (at 1/2 inch green) until June. Monitor wet weather during bloom in apples, pears, and hawthorns to determine if you need to treat for fire blight. Treat fruit trees for cat-facing insects like stink bugs to prevent dimples and pucker marks in trees.
Use preventative controls for peach twig borer in peaches, nectarines, and apricots to help reduce twig and fruit damage later in the season. Control spring-flying bark beetles in pine trees and other conifers.
Protect birch trees previously infested by the bronze birch borer by applying a systemic pesticide.
by Mack Oetting
The Bobcats track stars went over to a meet at Milford and showed Region 20 what they are up against. There were so many great winners—and
they all are winners—that the other teams didn’t have a chance. The boys took 1st place with a score of 185, and Milford was second with 108.
The girls did even better with a score of 223 for 1st place, and Valley took 2nd with 108. Both teams have a lot of competitors on them, and each one scored points. We do host the Region 20 finals in a couple of weeks, so come out and watch the action.
This Week is National Student Employee Week at Snow College
EPHRAIM - Snow College is pleased to announce its celebration of National Student Employee Week, which will be held this week, April 14 - 18. This weeklong event recognizes and honors the hard work, dedication, and contributions of student employees across campus.
Student employees are the backbone of Snow’s day-to-day operations. From assisting in administrative offices to maintaining campus facilities and supporting student programs, their efforts enhance the college experience for everyone. National Student Employee Week provides an opportunity to highlight their invaluable contributions and express gratitude for their impact.
Lisa Laird, Director of the Snow College Career Center, enjoys the opportunity to recognize students for their contributions across campus. She said, “National Student Employee Week is a
Watch for cutworm damage in turfgrass and new vegetable starts. Take an online gardening course.
Visit garden.usu.edu for information on growing and maintaining the yard and garden, drought resources, gardening courses, and more.
wonderful chance to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our student employees. Their contributions not only support the college's operations but also help them develop skills and experiences that will serve them throughout their careers. We are incredibly proud of the impact they have on our community.” With over seven hundred students employed on campus, Snow College provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience, develop skills, and finance their education. These roles are crucial in preparing students for their future careers, making them integral members of both the campus community and workforce.
For more information about student employment at Snow College, please contact Lisa Laird at lisa.laird@snow.edu or visit snow.edu/career. —Snow College
Courtesy Southern Utah University
Courtesy Utah State University Extension Temperatures are warming, and soon it will be time to plant. The Utah State University Extension Garden Almanac provides tips to help you prepare.
Hands Off!: [My family has] been in the United States since the 1600s. If I can't speak out, if I can't be bold enough to do it, that's really scary.
—Cheryl Cox, a Boulder resident and one of the organizers of the Boulder Hands Off! event
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, approximately one hundred local residents from Escalante, Boulder, and Wayne County—along with visitors from Salt Lake City and as far off as Seattle—gathered along Highway 12 in Boulder as part of a nationwide Hands Off! protest.
the Hands Off! protest, which took place in cities nationwide.
Safety Course:
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is committed to providing boaters with the resources they need to recreate responsibly and safely. This free online course is an excellent opportunity for Utahns to gain critical boating safety knowledge from the comfort of their own home, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on Utah’s waters. —Ty Hunter, boating program manager for DOR
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According to U.S. Coast Guard statistics, most boating-related fatalities involve operators who have not received boating safety instruction. Many insurance providers offer discounts to boaters who complete a safety course.
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press release by Hands Off! organizers, “at over 1,300 “Hands Off!” peaceful protests across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and a dozen locations globally, demanding an end to the authoritarian overreach by Trump and Musk.” According to The Salt Lake Tribune , thousands in Utah alone attended demonstrations held in Salt Lake City, St. George, Monticello, Bluff, Moab, Boulder and Kanab.
"What we witnessed today [April 5] was nothing short of extraordinary. Across the country and around the world, people came together to
say: we will not be silent while our rights, our futures, and our democracy are under attack,” said Rahna Epting, Executive Director, MoveOn, in the Hands Off! press release. The release went on to say that “This marks the largest day of collective action since Trump’s inauguration, with everyday people turning out in record numbers to defend their healthcare, wages, education, civil rights, and democracy. Organizers and attendees cited moves Trump has taken to gut workers’ rights, dismantle our healthcare and constantly increasing prices for all Americans as major contributors to the increased enthusiasm.”
Cheryl Cox, a Boul-
der resident, was one of the organizers for the Boulder Hands Off! event. Boulder is a small, rural town of approximately 200 people, but according to Cox, some of the concerns that drew people to events nationwide are the same concerns that are affecting people locally; issues like Medicare, Social Security, LGBTQ and immigrant rights, federal layoffs, etc.,
“Those of us who have some privilege really need to step it up right now because there's people who don't,” said Cox, saying that part of her motivation for organizing this event was to stand up for others who couldn’t.
“[My family has] been in the United States since
the 1600s,” said Cox, who is a fourth generation Garfield County resident and seventh generation Utahn. “If I can't speak out, if I can't be bold enough to do it, that's really scary."
According to Cox, participants came mainly from Escalante, Boulder, and Wayne County, but because the event was officially registered as a protest location on the Hands Off! website, visitors who were in the area from Salt Lake City, and as far off as Seattle, also joined.
Cox said that, when it comes to activism, reaching out to Utah’s senators and congresspeople can get discouraging, but that “getting together with these people [during the protest] who were all of like mind and who were all supportive; it was this wonderful community. It's like, okay, I'm ready to get back on the horse again. I'm ready to do something again.”
Boulder resident Mary McIntyre attended Saturday’s event, and, in an email to The Insider said that she was also inspired and encouraged by the amount of people who showed up. “It was so amazing to see so many people turn out, all with different messages of what is important to them: human rights, social security, nature and the environment, treating our allies well, democracy, etc. So many cars drove by and honked and waved. It felt hopeful,” said McIntyre in the email. “I personally went because I wanted to put my body where my beliefs are, to physically protest—I’ve signed so many petitions, donated to organizations that are fighting for public lands and human rights and so on, but it can all feel a bit abstract. Getting out and doing something in person and gathering with likeminded people is powerful.”
A smaller group of counter-protestors, with flags and attire in support of the Trump administration, were also in attendance, and Cox welcomed their presence and emphasized everyone’s right to show up and engage. “ This is democracy,” said Cox. “We each get to have our voice…That’s our freedom of speech.”
“The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is committed to providing boaters with the resources they need to recreate responsibly and safely,” said Ty Hunter, boating program manager for DOR. “This free online course is an excellent opportunity for Utahns to gain critical boating safety knowledge from the comfort of their own home, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on Utah’s waters.”
The online boating safety course is the first free course recognized by the state’s Boating Program. It is NASBLA-approved and U.S. Coast Guard-recognized, meaning Utah boat-
ers who travel out of state will meet national boating safety education requirements. If you complete a boating education course approved by NASBLA or recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, most other states with boating education requirements will accept it. The course typically takes four to eight hours to complete and allows users to start, pause and resume at their convenience.
The new course consists of six lessons with quizzes and a final exam. Upon successful completion, participants can print their Utah boating safety certificate for free.
More than 2.5 million students nationwide have taken advantage of the BoatUS Foundation’s free online boating safety education courses, which are approved in thirty-eight states, including Utah. For more information or to enroll in the course, visit recreation.utah.gov/ boating.
—Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
Oil & Gas Leases:
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notice amends the notice issued in December 2024.
A new thirty-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened on April 4, 2025, and will close May 5, 2025.
The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 3, 2025, to offer thirteen oil and gas parcels totaling 20,888 acres in Utah. partners and stakeholders. All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System. The parcels BLM analyzed, as well as maps and instructions on how to submit a protest, are available on BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm. gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030769/510.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state
The BLM’s lease sales are held online through EnergyNet. —Bureau of Land Management
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
SUMMONS TO: THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS’ JOHN DOES I-V. KADE FULLMER is seeking quiet title to himself and against you and any other person claiming an interest in the following land located in Garfield County, State of Utah: Commencing at the Corner of Sections 27, 28, 33 & 34 Township 33 South Range
and
YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an Answer to the Complaint on file in
Mark Austin
Mary McIntyre
A smaller group of counter-protestors, with flags and attire in support of the Trump administration, were also in attendance in Boulder on Saturday, April 5, 2025, during
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
BANGERTER FRAZIER GROUP
912 W. 1600 S., Suite A-200 St. George, Utah 84770
Telephone: (435) 628-7004
Email: bill@bfgfirrn.com len@bfgfirm.com
The following described real property will be sold at public auction without warranty as to title, possession or encumbrances, to the highest bidder, purchase price payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the time of sale, at the entrance of the Sixth Judicial District Court, 55 South Main St., Panguitch, Utah, 84759, on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. of that day for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed recorded in the office of the Garfield County Recorder on or about November 9, 2010, with recorder's entry No. 257819, book 453, and page 783, executed to secure the performance and obligations of Steven K. Jensen and Dayle D. Heston and the performance and obligations of the Trust Deed. The Trust Deed was recorded against the real property reputed to be owned by Lacy Ward, as personal representative and successor of the estate of Steven K. Jensen and Dayle D. Heston and by way of a Personal Representative's Deed filed for record October 22, 2024, with recorder's entry No. 28673, Garfield County Recorder, and covers the following described real property ("Property") situated and located in Garfield County and more particularly described as:
All of Lot 8 and 9, Block H, UPPER SEVIER Subdivision Unit 2, according to the Official Plat thereof, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of said County Tax Parcel No. 12-0079-0008, 12-0079-0009.
Together with all improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging but being subject to Easements, Rights of Way and Restrictions of record and those enforceable in law and equity.
Together with 0.50 acre feet of water in water right no. 61-2475, change no. a25806 as on file with the Utah State Water right engineer.
The current trustee is Leonard Carson, and the current beneficiaries are Margaret Excell, Beverly Dinsmore, and Douglas Excell.
The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff, reinstatement, or other circumstance that affects the validity of the sale. If any such circumstance exists, the sale shall be void, the successful bidder's funds returned, and the trustee and current beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damage. A $50,000.00 deposit in the form of a bank or credit union cashier's check or a bank official check, payable to Bangerter Frazier Group is required to bid. A successful bidder who fails to tender the full purchase price will forfeit the entire deposit. The successful bidder must tender the deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 p.m. the following business day. The balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union cashier's check, or bank official check payable to Bangerter Frazier Group. A bank or credit union cashier's check must be pre-printed and clearly state that it is a cashier's check. A bank official check must be pre-printed and clearly state that it is an official check. Cash payments are not accepted. A trustee's deed will be delivered to the successful bidder within three business days after receipt of the amount bid.
THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE 57-1-2
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED:
Contact Information for Successor Trustee:
Leonard Carson, Esq.
912 W. 1600 S., Suite A-200 St. George, Utah 84770
Telephone: (435) 628-7004 9:00 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except holidays
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10, 17 & 24, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE BICKNELL TOWN
The Bicknell Town Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on April 24, 2025, at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N Bicknell UT 84715.
The hearing is to consider an increase on the current irrigation pump and maintenance fees to offset the growing expenses.
The public is invited to provide comments which are generally limited to three minutes per individual.
The regular Town Council meeting will follow this hearing.
Kelsey Brinkerhoff, Town Clerk
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10 & 17, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone: (435) 676-1104; Facsimile: (435) 676-8239. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WESLEY LYNN JACKSON, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 253600004, Assigned: JUDGE LARSEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PRESTON WILLIAM JACKSON was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of WESLEY LYNN JACKSON and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 7th day of April, 2025. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17 & 24 and MAY 1 & 8, 2025
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before May 7, 2025 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.
GARFIELD COUNTY
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
61-3171 (a52871): Dean Investment Group LLC, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 2.8 acft. from groundwater (1/2 mile east of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; OTHER: 6 RV pads for 163 days (0.3 AF).
61-3562 (a52902): RJW Legacy, LLC propose(s) using 0.00712 cfs OR 3.15 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SE of Hatch) for DOMESTIC.
IRON COUNTY
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
61-1327 (a52895): Erie Heights Trust propose(s) using 0.00149 cfs OR 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles SW of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC.
KANE COUNTY
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
61-3242 (a52885): GTClark Trust 4170 6-7-2019 propose(s) using 0.0032 cfs OR 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile west of Long Valley Jct.) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION.
WAYNE COUNTY
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
95-5312 (a52889): Aaron P. Jacobs propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.12 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles NW of Bicknell) for STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E., State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10 & 17, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that Panguitch City will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2025, at 5:30 PM during a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The meeting will be held at the Garfield County Courthouse in the commission chambers located at 55 South Main Panguitch, UT. The hearing is to invite public comment on a proposed vacation rental ordinance. For more information or questions call Panguitch City at 435-6768585.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17, 2025
TRUCK FOR SALE - AS IS!
TROPIC TOWN
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Pickup ¾ Ton Long Bed
Needs New Engine - Currently not running Closed Bid - Make an Offer! (Minimum Offer: $500)
Bids will be accepted until April 30, 2025. For more information, contact: Tropic Town Office Phone: 435-679-8713
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025
SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
BICKNELL TOWN
Bicknell Town will hold a public hearing to discuss the project determined to be applied for in the CDBG Small Cities Program in Program Year 2025. This project includes the purchase of a greenhouse kit for the Bicknell Town Community Garden located at 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT. Comments will be solicited on project scope, implementation, and its effects on residents. The hearing will begin at 6:45 P.M. on May 1, 2025, and will be held at the Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT. Further information can be obtained by contacting Carrie Brinkerhoff at 435-425-2215. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Carrie Brinkerhoff at Bicknell Town Hall, 64 W. 100 N., Bicknell, UT, at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162.
Published the State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on 04/17/2025.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17 & 24, 2025
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE BEEHIVE TELEPHONE
Lifeline service is a government program designed to make monthly residential telecommunication services more affordable to eligible low-income customers. Customers who are eligible for the Lifeline program are also eligible for toll blocking at no additional charge.
The Federal and State Lifeline discount can be applied to qualifying voice or broadband services. The Lifeline program is administered by the Universal Service Administration Company for all lifeline services nationwide. To find out of more about the Lifeline program and eligibility requirements visit https://www.lifelinesupport.org/.
Lifeline is a non-transferable service and eligible subscribers may receive assistance from only one wireline or wireless telecommunications provider per household. Only eligible customers may enroll in the program. To verify eligibility and apply for Lifeline service discounts, the required application must be completed and certified online at https://nationalverifier.servicenowservices.com/lifeline. Customers who willfully make false statements to obtain Lifeline benefits can be punished by fine or imprisonment or can be barred from the program.
Basic services are offered to all customers in Beehive Telephone’s service territories at the rates, terms, and conditions specified in Beehive’s tariff. Eligible subscribers verified and certified by the Universal Service Administration Company will receive the discount prescribed by Federal and State regulation. If you have any questions regarding Lifeline service or would like to apply for Lifeline service, please call us at 800-6158021.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
BEEHIVE TELEPHONE
Beehive Telephone Company is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, or admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization's programs or activities.
The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Larry Mason, SVP-Regulatory Affairs. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/ or file a written complaint with this organization; or USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WAYNE COUNTY DOCUMENT 00 11 13.17
Wayne County – 18 South Main, PO Box 189 Loa, UT 84747
General Notice:
Wayne County (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wayne Wonderland Airport Lighted Wind Cone and Beacon
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Wayne County Courthouse located at 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747, until Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: Remove existing beacon and lighted wind cone and foundations, install beacon and lighted wind cone and foundations, electrical conduit and cable, junction box, bollards, and related work. Bids will be received for single contract.
Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $133,000. The Project has an expected duration of 45 calendar days.
Obtaining Bidding Documents: Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated websites: https://utah.bonfirehub.com/projects
For first time users, follow the “Register” button at the top right hand corner of the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) portal provided by Utah State Purchasing at utah.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. Any responses received through the U3P Jaggaer courtesy posting will not be considered responsive, nor will they be evaluated. Questions or needed assistance can be directed to the online knowledge base, the FAQs page, or the Bonfire Support Team at support@gobonfire.com
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. The designated websites will be updated with addenda, plan holders list, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. Official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the designated websites.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc., 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701
Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website and the Issuing Office.
Questions are due in writing to Jamison Christensen, Project Manager, at jamison.c@jonesanddemille.com on or before Thursday, April 24, 2025 by 2:00 PM. Pre-bid Conference:
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM local time at Wayne Wonderland Airport located at 2580 S Airport Road, Lyman, UT 84749. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
Instructions to Bidders:
This Project is partially funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is subject to Made in America Laws, affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity, minimum wage rates established by the Secretary of Labor, and other federal requirements indicated in the Bidding Documents.
Wayne County (Owner), in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all Bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any Contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit Proposals in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.
For further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The Owner may reject any or all Bids submitted.
Issued by:
Owner: Wayne County
By: Roger Brian
Title: Commission Chair
Date: April 3, 2025
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10, 17 & 24, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ELECTION FOR ANTIMONY TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
There will be two board member positions and a mayor position open in the 2025 election.
The filing period will be June 1st thru the 6th, 2025. Declaration of Candidacy forms can be obtained from Clerk office, call 435-6243350.
The clerk will be in the office at 10 AM each business day (June 2nd to 7th, 2025) to receive declarations.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17 & 24, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE BEEHIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY
Beehive Telephone Company is a telecommunications provider of basic and enhanced services within its service territory. Beehive is an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier and as such, receives support from the Federal Universal Service Fund. Monthly local service charges are as follows:
Single Party Residence Service $18.00
Single Party Business Service $27.50
State Mandated Emergency 911 Services Each Telephone Number $1.48
State Universal Service Charge
Each Line $0.98
Federal Mandated Access Recovery Charge $3.00
Rush Valley & Vernon ARC Res. $2.31
Rush Valley & Vernon ARC Bus. $3.00
Extended Area Service
Rush Valley & Vernon Only $1.00
Federal Mandated Subscriber Line Charge
Each Single Line Residence & Business Telephone Number $6.50
Each Business Multi-Line & Pay Telephone Number $9.20
Customers of basic service have access to the public switched network, minutes of use for local service provided at no additional charge, and access to emergency 911 services. Toll limitation services are also available for qualifying low-income customers. Lifeline service is available for qualifying low-income customers. The federal Lifeline benefit may be applied to either qualifying voice services or qualifying broadband services.
Broadband internet access service is available. Purchase of Broadband may require purchase of additional services. Beehive offers the following speeds and rates:
Residential 6/1Mbps $78.95
• Residential 50/50Mbps $78.95
Residential 200/200Mbps $127.95
• Residential 1G/1G $129.95
Business 6/1Mbps $85.95
• Business 10/1Mbps $85.95
• Business 50/50Mbps $99.95
Business 200/200 Mbps $139.95
• Business 1G/100 Mbps $155.95
Not all speeds may be available in your area. To find out what speeds are available in your area or to order services please call us at 800-615-8021.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17, 2025
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HELP WANTED
Facilities Manager / Grounds Maintenance
Position Title: Wayne County Facilities Manager / Grounds Maintenance
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Salary-Exempt
General Purpose: This role involves performing routine maintenance and repairs on county grounds, structures, buildings, and related utilities. It requires proficiency in various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, concrete work, painting, and metal fabrication. The Facilities Manager will oversee special projects and maintain accurate project records. The role also requires experience with heavy equipment operation and basic equipment maintenance knowledge.
Supervision: Reports directly to the County Commissioners.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings, structures, and grounds.
• Identify and address potential issues related to the care and upkeep of county properties and equipment.
• Manage and monitor budgets within areas of responsibility.
• Maintain and repair lawn sprinkler systems; ensure lawns are properly watered, fertilized, mowed, and trimmed, with vigilant weed control.
• Prepare fairgrounds and related infrastructure for events, including fairs and arena activities.
• Operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment.
• Ensure snow and ice removal as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, or similar roles.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• May require obtaining a CDL in the future.
• Experience in metal fabrication or welding is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Familiarity with standard office procedures, basic math, computer skills, and telephone etiquette.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve problems diplomatically and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing time efficiently
Work Environment:
• Physical work ranging from moderate to heavy effort, including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in various weather conditions (dust, dirt, wind, rain, snow).
• May involve exposure to chemicals such as paints, solvents, and herbicides.
• Requires mental focus, memory for details, and strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Periodic travel may be required for job-related tasks.
Ability to pass background check and drug test
If you're a dedicated, hardworking professional with a passion for maintaining and improving facilities and outdoor spaces, we encourage you to apply for this position! Submit Resume and Cover letter to the Wayne County Clerks Office. Open until filled. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk's Office at 435-8361300.
Felicia Snow, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
Report: Utah Socked with High Home Insurance Premiums
by Alex Gonzalez | Utah News Connection
UTAH - Insurance premiums have gone up substantially, and, according to a new report, Utah is the state where homeowners are being hit the hardest.
The Consumer Federation of America's latest report found from 2021 to 2024, annual insurance premiums for a typical Utah homeowner increased by almost $700.
Sharon Cornelissen, director of housing for the federation, said skyrocketing premiums and increasing housing costs have presented a real challenge to many Utahns. Advocates described the report as a wake-up call for consumers and policymakers across the nation.
"Our insurance crisis is increasingly also a housing crisis. These are not separate," Cornelissen contended. "We know for example that first-time homebuyers already struggle to afford a
mortgage today, and with spiking insurance costs, many may feel like they can never own a home."
Cornelissen pointed out extreme weather events and higher premiums are associated with rising mortgage distress. The report recommended requiring insurance companies to release data on pricing, coverage and claims annually, for federal and state governments to expand grantbased and loan-risk mitigation programs, as well as the creation of a "reinsurance program" to stabilize the market. Experts advised homeowners to shop around for the best rates and also maintain homes by utilizing vital fire-reduction measures.
Doug Heller, director of insurance for the federation, said climate change is exacerbating the problem. He argued insurance companies are turning their
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backs on their customers in times of need, while insurance companies justify dropping customers by saying they need to manage the amount of risk they take on.
"The crisis is also a reflection of some brazen bullying we have seen from insurance companies around the country," Heller asserted. "They put customers that have paid premiums for decades on the chopping block and turn their back on communities that have relied on them for generations."
Many Utahns have had to make the tough decision to cut corners and fork out the cash to pay for their increasing premiums or have been left in the dark by companies which drop them as they try to recover losses, especially as climate change takes a toll on communities nationwide.
Community members from across Wayne County will come together for the 74th annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Wayne County Community Center in Bicknell.
focused on praying for our country, communities, military, families and government. Individuals of various faiths will be participating in the program.
The National Day of Prayer has been a vital part of our heritage ever since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Con-
gress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation. The call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting and prayer” in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution by the U.S. Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual National Day of Prayer. This has since been amended to permanently set
the day as the first Thursday of every May.
The Wayne County Interfaith Council invites all our community members to come together on this day to participate in this program. We hope all will join together after the program and enjoy punch and cookies and get to know one another.
—Wayne County Interfaith Council
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Front Desk Agents
Laundry Services
Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen
Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761
Position Announcements
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org
Head Football Coach at Escalante High School
Concurrent Enrollment Para-Professional at Bryce Valley High School
Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers
Para-Professionals/Aides at All Schools
Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers
SALARY: Please see 2024-2025 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.
Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
MEETINGS
TROPIC AA MEETING
Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. Escalante AA Meeting Winter schedule: Tues. & Fri. at 6pm Call 435-676-3653 All meetings are closed discussion
FOR RENT
For Rent
2BR 1 BA apartment, 1,000 sq ft. Laundry included. No pets, no smoking, includes community fire pit. 209 E 100 South Bicknell, $1,250 per month. Call Miguel @ 801-870-9381.
$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR $$ for Sports Card Collections & Pokemon. Premium Paid for Vintage. Please leave a detailed message and phone number. Call Corey 541-838-0364.
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Town Positions Available
Loa Town is looking to hire a self-motivated individual to handle secretary duties for the planning and zoning commission along with additional secretary duties,15-20 hours per week
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-616-2643.
Cleaning Position Available
Loa Town is looking to hire an individual to clean the community center If interested please contact Michelle Brian at 435-616-2643 or Jeanette Taylor at 435-491-0052 with more details. Or Office Phone: 435-836-2160.
Announcement of Position
Business Administrator
The Wayne County School District Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Business Administrator
Basic Requirements – Education & Experience
Master’s degree in business, accounting or educational administration is preferred. Experience may be substituted for some education; a Bachelor’s Degree is required. Experience with budgeting and financial planning is preferred. Human Resources experience is beneficial.
Duties and Responsibilities
District Business Administrator duties and responsibilities provided by Utah Code (Section 53G-4-403). Supervision and responsibility for business and human resource functions in the School District. Attend and record all meetings of the Board. Be custodian of all school district funds, and coordinate financial and statistical matters with the Superintendent, Principals and Secretaries. Prepare and submit to the Board monthly and yearly budget reports. Budgeting, accounting, and auditing procedures for the district that are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or auditing standards. Represent the Board for all State and Federal reporting. Serve as liaison between School District and Utah State Board of Education in submitting required reports. Work closely with the Superintendent in all matters of finance and human resources. Perform other duties as the Superintendent and/or the Board may require.
Salary and Benefits
This a full-time year-round position, and compensation will be competitive for the size of the school district in Utah. The salary will be determined by professional preparation and successful experience in educational administration, accounting, human resources, and business administration, as well as, other qualifications.
Benefits include: Group health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life and accidental insurance, spouse life insurance, participation in Utah Retirement System (URS), and employee contributory plans.
Application Timeline
Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center
TUES Apr. 22nd Mexican Casserole, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Salad Bar, Fruit Cocktail, Key Lime Pie
WED Apr. 23rd
Baked Ham, Cheese Potatoes, Carrots, Salad Bar/Applesauce, Chocolate Pudding
THURS Apr. 24th Chicken Casserole, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Peaches, White Cake
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age. SENIOR CENTER MENUS
Thurs. Apr. 24th Cheeseburger, Fries/Salad Bar, Corn Salad, Pears, Raisin Cream Pie If Veterinary Care is Unavailable or Unaffordable, ask for Happy Jack® products to treat mane dandruff, yeast infections, and skin allergies. At Tractor Supply® (www.happyjackinc.com) PETS
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 is $4.00, and under 60 is $10.00
Answers for this week
To see the complete Announcement of Position please go to https://usba.cc/ wp-content/uploads/2025/03/wayne-BA-2025.pdf
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a single PDF file electronically to Richard Stowell at rstowell@usba.cc and Randy Shelley at randy. shelley@waynesd.org by April 18. The PDF file must contain the following: formal letter of interest, current vita sheet or resume, an application, three current letters of recommendation, transcripts, and copies of certifications and licenses. If there are insufficient applicants at the time to fill the position, the position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on April 18 with initial interviews April 23-25. The BA will be appointed in May, with an immediate start date. Consideration will be given for existing contracts.
Closing Date: Open until filled, with first review of applications on April 18 Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
WANTED
Old Barns for a Picture Book
Seeking pioneer era barns and cabins to include in a picture book with backstories (if known), condition or size is not important. If you have either I can include, please email the general location and contact info to Utahbarnbook@mail.com or text to 801-244-6557 by June 7. We will be in central/southern Utah the second week in June to take photos.
