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Thursday, December 25, 2025
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands to Unveil High-Risk WUI Map Layer UTAH - The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands unveiled the state’s new High-Risk Wildland Urban Interface map, a key component of House Bill 48 that was passed by the state legislature during the 2025 legislative session. The map is available as a layer on the Utah Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal at wildfirerisk.utah. gov. Homeowners can access the map by using the Utah Wildfire Risk Tool. After logging in, the map will display the structure exposure score and the high-risk WUI layer. The different layers can be toggled on and off by accessing map themes at the top of the page. The High-Risk WUI layer identifies areas where wildfire risk and structural development overlap, helping commuWildfire Risk Tool Cont'd on B3
Central Utah Veterans Invited to Join New Fly Fishing Program, Project Healing Waters
Garfield County Commission by Peg Smith
Dec. 15, 2025
by Amiee Maxwell
being. Utah already has an established chapter of the program along the Wasatch
GARFIELD CO. During the December 15 Garfield County Commission meeting, the Commissioners recognized employees Kelly Hailstone (15 years), Cameron Leach (five years), and Braydon Talbot (five years) for their longevity of service. In addition, Commissioner David Tebbs recognized Rick Bybee for his 43 years as an EMT. Commissioner Tebbs attended a large gathering of Department of Interior, national park superintendents, PLPCO (Public Lands Policy and Coordinating Office), and state office of tourism officials. Among items discussed, Tebbs reported on the following: • The state wants to sign an MOU with DOI creating a simplified system for keeping the parks operational during govern-
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Project Healing Waters participants and volunteers at the Regional 2 Fly event on the Yakima River in Ellensburg, Washington, in September 2024. The group is made up of veterans from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. A new chapter of Project Healing Waters is preparing to launch in Central Utah, offering veterans a chance to heal, connect with others, and build community through fly fishing. The program is a partnership between Utah State University Extension and the national nonprofit. SOUTH CENTRAL UTAH - A new chapter of Project Healing Waters is preparing to launch in Central Utah, offering veterans a chance to heal, connect
Want to Gather Shed Antlers from Jan. 1 Through May 31? Take the Free, Mandatory 2026 Ethics Course
Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Collecting shed antlers from many big game species, including deer, elk and moose, is a popular pastime in Utah. But before you head outdoors to collect shed antlers during the next few months, you must complete the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Antler Gathering Ethics course, which is required when shed hunting between Jan. 1 and May 31 in Utah. UTAH - Collecting shed antlers from many big game species, including deer, elk and moose, is a popular pastime in Utah. But before you head outdoors to collect shed antlers during the next few
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months, you must complete the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Antler Gathering Ethics course, which is required when shed hunting between Jan. Shed Hunting Cont'd on A5
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with others, and build community through fly fishing. The program is a partnership between Utah State University Extension and the national nonprofit.
Project Healing Waters is a nationwide nonprofit program founded in 2005 that uses fly fishing to support veterans’ physical, mental, and emotional well-
BLM Seeks Initial Input for June '26 Sale of Oil & Gas Leases in Utah
Page, Ariz. Citizens File Referendum to Veto City Council’s Decision to Sell 500 Acres for Data Center Development
SALT LAKE CITY The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public scoping period on Dec. 15, 2025, to receive public input on 39 oil and gas parcels totaling 54,114 acres that may be included in a June 2026 lease sale in Utah. The comment period ends Jan. 15, 2026. 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 Oil and Gas Leases Cont'd on B3
by Beth Henshaw | Corner Post
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Navajo teen Teyana Begay (far right) organized a protest in downtown Page, which took place on Nov. 1, opposing the sale of 500 acres of recreational land to Huntley LLC for a $10 billion data center project. PAGE, ARIZ. - One month after Page, Arizona’s City Council voted 5-2 to approve the sale of 500 acres of recreational land to Huntley LLC for a $10 billion data center project,
Page residents filed a referendum to veto the council’s vote. Opponents cite a myriad of irreversible environmental impacts including air pollution, noise pollution, light pollution,
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Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour —John Boswell
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From the Publisher's Desk The Insider Needs Your Help: An Appeal to Our Friends and Readers for Support for Corner Post Media, from Mark Austin and Erica Walz, December 2025 as the newspaper struggled financially, in 2023, we donated the newspaper to the nonprofit so that the reporting and media efforts were all rolled into one. We combined The Insider with Corner Post to become Corner Post Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The nonprofit status for the newspaper immediately saved significantly on USPS postage costs—the print version of The Insider is delivered free-of-charge to every household P.O. Box in Wayne and Garfield counties (yes, this is both anachronistic and a little nuts). But not only did we save on postage, nonprofit status for The Insider has also helped to raise community financial support for the newspaper, in addition to our efforts at raising money for the Corner Post journalism fund. Running a newspaper and media outfit out of Escalante has been anything but easy. As many of you who have been in business in our area, or in any rural area, know, a sparselypopulated region with a scarcity of human resources makes it difficult to run anything. So why do it? Here is Mark’s response to this question: Because we care, as all of you do who have donated previously to this cause. Prior to us operating the paper it had very little original content or local reporting. We wanted to produce a centrist community paper representing and serving everyone. And to provide the resources for quality reporting and journalism for the region. Here’s Erica’s response to this question: I am not certain whether, if I lived somewhere else, I’d be involved in media or journalism. But I chose this—Escalante/Garfield County/the Colorado Plateau—specifically as my
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place. And having chosen (or perhaps stumbled into) also stewarding this newspaper and media project, the importance of offering community reporting and quality regional journalism, as well as growing the quality of our services in a way that can be sustained for years to come, has become an ardent goal of mine. As a board member of the Utah Press Association for eight years, I’ve seen over time how media in the state has struggled, with four newspapers closing or merging in the past year alone. For me, our area is too important to those of us who live here, as well as to a lot of others who care about it, to not fervently keep a toehold and grow reporting that will serve our communities into the future. We’ve got skin in this game. Fourteen years ago we split the cost of buying the newspaper. Mark donated land and construction costs and his time to build an office building to house The Insider/Corner Post on Main Street, in Escalante. Erica footed additional financing for the project, and in the meantime has forgone what might be a regular professional salary for a limited salary to help grow and support the jobs and careers of staff and freelance reporters. We each give sizeable donations each year as a way of joining in on what we are asking you to do—to support quality community reporting and regional journalism as a public service. Both now and into the future, Corner Post Media (The Insider and Corner Post) will only survive with support from our community, which is why we’re asking for your financial support. This is not an exaggeration. Readerand community-supported media is proving to be among the most viable
means of keeping media services viable throughout the country. We feel we’ve been smart in terms of providing for the sustainability of independent media serving our region by going nonprofit. But this means we are counting on you. Some very good news is that our NewsMatch campaign so far is going well. We’ve officially reached our goal of raising over $18,000 by December 31, 2025, to meet the full $18,000 matching grant provided by NewsMatch, but there is still time to donate for local news! A number of you have supported The Insider with $1,000 gifts representing the highest individual donor match amount. We are so grateful for this support! Most of you can only give a much more modest donation, and many of you have helped with $10, $25, $50 donations, and these are very helpful. Meeting our goal means at least $36,000 in funding for Corner Post Media, and any amount beyond that goes a long way with us and will help us increase our local reporting. In this past year, due to the additional resources provided by reader support during our previous NewsMatch campaigns, we’ve produced over 200 original local stories, and your support will help us do more! You can donate to The Insider through our website at insiderutah. com, or donations can be sent to The Insider, P.O. Box 105, Escalante, UT 84726. And your donation received by Dec. 31 will doubled! Thanks for reading our letter and for considering the value of The Insider to our region’s future. We hope you will support our collective investment in responsible and responsive reporting and journalism for our communities.
Erica Walz Publisher, The Insider and Corner Post Executive Director, Corner Post Media
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Each year we come to readers at the end of the year asking you to part with some of your hard-earned money. This is Corner Post Media’s fifth year participating in NewsMatch, the matching gift campaign offered to us (and over 400 other nonprofit media companies) as a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News. And here we are again, asking for your support. Donations during NewsMatch, from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, are doubled (up to $1,000 per donor), and this is an extremely important source of support for our organization. This time, in our letter to you, we want to dive a little deeper into what is happening at our organization, what it means to us, and what we hope it might mean to you. We’re at the culmination of almost fourteen years of effort at maintaining and growing The Insider, a community newspaper serving Wayne and Garfield counties and, going into our fifth year of more broadly developing regional reporting on issues related to culture and land on the Colorado Plateau, through our Corner Post Journalism Fund and platform. To put fourteen years in a nutshell, how this has gone is that we (Mark and Erica) bought The Insider newspaper in 2012, as a privately-owned venture, producing 52 print and digital issues each year (over 14 years that’s 728 weekly issues!). Then we started the nonprofit, Corner Post, in 2020/21to raise funds for regional reporting on topics related to culture and land, and have been able to produce a number of professionallyedited stories reported by regional writers. Somewhat recently,
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More Uncertainty Surrounds SNAP Program as New Changes Take Effect
Utahns Against Hunger is worried many in need will drop out of the program by Annie Knox | Utah News Dispatch UTAH - Utahns are back to buying groceries with help from federal food aid after the government shutdown put those payments on hold in November. But the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is still in the spotlight, with big changes already taking effect and more that could follow. New SNAP work reCourtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture quirements began in November for those ages 55 A shopper who receives SNAP benefits slides an to 64 and for parents whose EBT card at a checkout counter in a Washington, children are older than 14. D.C., grocery store in December 2024. The changes, part of the sweeping budget legislaThe Utah Department came through, some Utahns tion known as the “Big, of Workforce Services, turned to community food Beautiful Bill” enacted by which administers SNAP, pantries and stretched their Congress this summer, also has been working with re- budgets to make ends meet. cut off aid for refugees and cipients to nail down wheth“Once that governmany other immigrants er they meet the new work ment closure hit, yeah—we who were previously eli- requirements or qualify for just saw some really, really gible. exemptions, Cornia said. frightening numbers imU.S. Agriculture Sec- Even so, she anticipates mediately,” said Ginette retary Brooke Rollins has many people will drop out Bott, president of the Utah indicated more changes of the program because they Food Bank, which serves could come, floating the lack the means or the abil- hundreds of food pantries prospect of requiring all ity to get in touch with the throughout the state. participants to reapply for agency and navigate a new The number of housethe benefits and saying that system. holds helped through that “the SNAP program is rife Cornia noted SNAP re- network in November rose with fraud,” although ex- cipients in Utah and beyond 36% percent from a year perts have said eligibility have tried to use their pay- earlier, even before Thanksfraud is not a big problem. ment cards at the grocery giving, Bott said in a recent Nationwide, about 42 mil- store, only to find out their interview. Some small food lion people are enrolled in accounts were hacked and pantries had to limit how the program. the money stolen. many times people could Anti-hunger advo“Was there funding come by, she added. cates in Utah say those in the Big Beautiful Bill to Traffic to the food comments could have a prevent that kind of fraud? bank’s website and a page tangible impact far from No, there was not,” Cornia showing where people can Washington, D.C., making said. find help in their commupeople hesitant to apply for The government shut- nities also shot up during the program even if they down in October and No- the government closure, qualify. vember illuminated the when federal workers were “There’s just so much financial fallout for Utahns furloughed and SNAP was uncertainty, and so that who were told they’d be cut paused, Bott said. makes people reluctant off from federal food aid for This article was origito apply,” said Gina Cor- a time. Before the shutdown nally published on utahnnia, executive director of ended on Nov. 12 and the ewsdispatch.com on Dec. Utahns Against Hunger. month’s SNAP payments 17, 2025.
Intermountain Health Hospitals Recognized as Being One of Nation’s Safest Health Systems, According to New 2025 Leapfrog Safety Ratings SALT LAKE CITY Intermountain Health has once again earned recognition as one of the nation’s safest health systems for patients, according to the Leapfrog Group, a national healthcare safety and quality measurement organization that recently unveiled its 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. This national recognition highlights Intermountain Health’s commitment to the safety of its patients and caregivers by prioritizing processes to prevent patient harm and medical errors. Of the twenty Intermountain hospitals evaluated by Leapfrog, fourteen received an “A” while six Intermountain hospitals earned a “B” rating, underscoring Intermountain’s consistent safety performance across all communities and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Leapfrog survey considered anything that could bring possible harm to patients, such as infections, medical errors, accidents, or injuries. The Leapfrog survey also examines processes and tools that hospitals have in place to prevent harm in the first place. It then assigns an “A” through “F” grade, based on the hospital’s performance.
2025 "A" Safety Grade hospitals include: • Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital (Utah) • Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital (Utah) • Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital (Lafayette, Colorado) • Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, Utah) • Intermountain Health LDS Hospital (Salt Lake City,) • Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital (Utah) • Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital (Wheat Ridge, Colorado) • Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital (Ogden, Utah) • Intermountain Health Park City Hospital (Utah) • Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital (Utah) • Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital (Utah) • Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital (Utah) • Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital (Billings, Montana) • Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital (Provo, Utah) “These results speak to the dedication of every caregiver and leader at Intermountain, and to our
shared commitment to being national leaders in clinical excellence,” said Cara Camiolo, MD, chief quality & safety officer for Intermountain Health. “Whether a hospital achieved an ‘A’ or made meaningful gains this cycle, each story points to the same aspiration: progress happens when every person, in every role, owns their part in advancing safety, reliability, and better outcomes for our patients.” The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses up to twenty-two national measures of patient safety from CMS, NHSN, and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey to assess how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm and medical errors. The survey methodology has been peer reviewed and published in the Journal of Patient Safety. Intermountain Health caregivers are continually training for all aspects of patient safety in healthcare. There are also protocols in place that encourage caregivers to speak up and raise concerns if they see something which could put someone at risk, noted Dr. Camilio. To see the full Leapfrog list of hospitals and their grades, go to https:// www.hospitalsafetygrade. org/. —Intermountain Health
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I Would Appreciate Some Consistency The Utah Legislature met on December 9th in a special session to condemn the recent ruling of District Judge Dianna Gibson that granted Salt Lake area Democrats a U.S House seat ahead of the 2026 mid-term election. In 2018, Utah voters passed Proposition 4, which created an independent redistricting commission to draft and recommend Congressional maps to the State Legislature during redistricting. Judge Gibson made her ruling after the Legislature chose Map C earlier this year. Utah Democrats were understandably over-joyed at the news that they would pick up a Congressional seat in the Republican stronghold of Utah. The Republican led legislature modified Prop 4 and presented maps that gave Republicans a plurality in all four Congressional districts. Judge Gibson arbitrarily chose a map that maintained three strongly Republican districts and drew a Salt Lake based Democratic district. The Judge’s delay in ruling is suspicious, as it seems that she may have been trying to wind down the clock to prevent an appeal before the 2026 mid-terms. The timing is suspect, as well as her reasoning for doing it. Most voters have reservations about hyper-partisan
gerrymandering, but both parties are guilty of it. Republican voters in California have recently seen their share of congressional districts reduced to four out of the more that 50 House seats. Illinois may be the most gerrymandered state in the nation, as the state’s Democratic supermajority has done all they can to connect downstate voters to Chicago area districts. New Mexico Democrats connected the heavily Republican counties of Lincoln and Chaves on the Texas border to an Albuquerque based district, thus eliminating their prospects of sending a Republican to represent southern New Mexico’s CD-2. I would appreciate some consistency, either partisan gerrymandering is wrong and nobody should do it, or the state legislatures are free to draw congressional districts that fa-
vor their preferred party. I believe this was an act of raw judicial activism, and nothing in this ruling is in keeping with the spirit of Prop 4. The commission was only meant to serve as an advisory board, nothing in their recommendations was meant to be binding. Utah Republicans are rightfully suspicious of the advisory board, and according to the State Constitution, the responsibility for crafting district boundaries rests with the State Legislature. I believe Judge Gibson should be impeached and removed from the bench. Salt Lake area Democrats are not entitled to their own Congressional district, and the State Legislature should undo this act of judicial overreach. My hope is that her decision will be overturned on appeal. Daniel Lee Gardner, Boulder
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How is “Santa Claus” Like Estate Planning? by Jeffery J. McKenna
I love the holidays. I love the time with my family. I love the memories of Christmases long ago. As a child growing up in Las Vegas, I can still remember those precious few “magical years” where everything about Santa Clause was as real as the pillow that could not help me sleep on Christmas Eve. Now, fifty years later, as a parent and grandparent in southern Utah, I want to share three ways I think “Santa Claus” is like estate planning. First, like Santa himself, estate planning can be too good to be true. I have over twenty-five years of experiencing all kinds of estates—those with great planning and those with no planning. Without the slightest hesitation, those with planning are so much better than those with none. A good estate plan is essential in helping those you care about after your passing. On countless occasions I’ve seen how an
out-of-date plan, incomplete plan, poor plan, or a “homemade” plan has led to months and even years of headache and heartache for those you care about. Second, Santa visits the poor and rich families. His bag of toys might be more filled for families with higher incomes, but Santa’s goodness brings blessings to everyone regardless of their income or assets. Estate planning is similar. More assets can be a blessing to loved ones, however, it often comes with more problems and higher levels of complexity. Planning for estates with fewer assets often requires a simple approach. However, both large and small estates will benefit greatly from taking time to plan, with a professional, for those you care for. Lastly, estate planning truly is a gift we give to those we care most about. My days of not being able to sleep on my pillow be-
fore Christmas morning were replaced with Christmas Eve’s filled with longing to be able to go to bed, as I spent much of the night building and preparing presents for the next day. I did it for many years for my children and now for grandchildren. This act of “passing” the love and joy of Christmas and “Santa Claus” to the next generation is truly the essence of estate planning. These are my three ways that I believe the spirit of Santa Claus can be likened to estate planning. I will never deny the existence of Santa Claus. I never want to deny the goodness of his message and his spirit of giving. I believe good estate planning is a gift to your family that expresses these same feelings of giving and goodness. I hope this message has helped you and, most importantly, I hope you and those you love have a joyous Christmas season.
Now with Richfield and Panguitch offices to serve clients in and 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 jeff@bmo.law or visit the firm’s website at www.bmolawfirm.com. He would enjoy hearing from you.
Comics
country roads by Lynn Griffin
December 25, 2025
tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! Cold Water John visited his 90-year-old grandpa, who lived way out in the country. On the first morning of the visit, John's grandpa prepared a breakfast of bacon and eggs. John noticed a film-like substance on his plate and asked, “Are these plates clean?” His grandpa replied, “They're as clean as cold water can get them. Just go ahead and finish your meal.” For lunch, Grandpa made hamburgers. Again, John was concerned about the plates, as his appeared to have specks of dried egg on it. “Are you sure these plates are clean?” he asked. Without looking up, Grandpa said, “I told you before, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them!” Later, as John was leaving, his grandpa's dog started to growl and wouldn't let him pass. John said, “Grandpa, your dog won't let me get by!” Grandpa turned to the dog and said, “Cold Water, go lie down!”
Catch of the Day
A young man passing a bar sees an old woman fishing with a stick and a string in a puddle by the sidewalk. “She must be a poor old fool,” he thinks to himself, and out of the kindness of his heart, invites the woman in for a drink. After he’s paid for their round and the two are sitting quietly, enjoying their drinks, he asks her, “So how many have you caught today?” The old woman grins, takes a big sip of her drink, and replies, “You’re the eighth.”
Shower Thoughts
If you work as security at a Samsung store, does that make you a Guardian of the Galaxy?
PUNishment
I told my suitcase we aren’t going on vacation this year. Now it’s dealing with a lot of emotional baggage.
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Tough Old Broad
Britain's oldest woman turned 114 today. When asked the secret of her longevity, she attributed it to taking a walk at midnight every night. When quizzed on whether she was concerned about the increase in muggings in recent years, she said that she was not, and would continue mugging people as long as her health holds out.
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Body Language ACROSS 1. Hot Springs and such 5. ____ Bell and ____ Barker 8. Wharton degree, acr. 11. Artist's inspiration 12. *Move head to show attention 13. Angry growl 15. Shamu, e.g. 16. Diva's number 17. Put on fancy dress (2 words) 18. *Making facial expression showing pain 20. Mine passage 21. Single-handedly 22. Assistance 23. Made according to specifications 26. Economizes 30. Biochemistry acr. 31. Aerie baby 34. Genesis skipper 35. Leaves out 37. *Some look up and to the right when telling one 38. Watcher 39. "The Forsyte ____" by John Galsworthy 40. Forty winks 42. Fraternity letter T 43. *Said "easy peasy" with fingers 45. Like a weight lifter, usually 47. Weasel-related onomatopoeia 48. Undo laces 50. Helicopter sound 52. *Showing low self-esteem or boredom 56. 100 centimes 57. Purl partner 58. From square one 59. Frustration, in a comic book 60. "At ____, soldier!" 61. Don't go 62. Dashboard acr. 63. Like Willie Winkie 64. Frustrated driver's recourse
DOWN 1. Urban haze 2. Make like a cat 3. Ascus, pl. 4. Same as sea moss (2 words) 5. Rice wine 6. Dress with a flare 7. Rudolph, when older 8. Famous Christmas guests 9. Like some champagnes 10. High mountain 12. Toyota truck model 13. Part of flight 14. *Showing agreement 19. Healing plants 22. Be in a cast 23. *Show anger with arms 24. Unnerve 25. Eurasian antelope 26. "____ but not heard" 27. Much, in Italy 28. Song of praise 29. *"I don't know" move 32. *One's smiling
because one's ____ 33. Intoxicated 36. *Showing impatience with fingers 38. Like retina and brain connecting nerve 40. Large edible mushroom 41. Keen 44. Nice place for a rocking chair 46. Reuse ideas 48. Forearm bones 49. Hustle and bustle sound 50. Sandwich alternative 51. Stay out of its way! 52. Place at angle 53. Gung-ho about something 54. Close by 55. Gwyneth, for short 56. Opposite of #54 Down
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December 25, 2025
Obituaries Hazel Kaye Cameron Owens
PANGUITCH Hazel Kaye Owens, 83, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away December 16, 2025, in Heber, Utah. She was born April 5, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from Panguitch High School in 1960. She was a lifelong, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was preceded in death by her husband, David LaGene Owens; sons David Troy Owens and Shaun Cameron Owens; and her parents, Clarence and Hazel Cameron. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Stephanie Cloward (Russell); sisters Nancy Walsh and Arlene Bunker (Randy), eleven grandchildren and eleven greatgrandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 3, Panguitch 2nd Ward, 178 N. 400 E. at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Panguitch City Cemetery immediately following. There will be a memorial service held in Mesa, Arizona, on Saturday, Jan. 17. Link for the full obituary can be found on Bunker Family Funerals website: bunkerfuneral.com/obituaries/
Pauline Prince
PANGUITCH Pauline Sevy Prince, 91, passed away peacefully in Hatch, Utah, on December 16, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1934, in Panguitch, Utah, to Thomas Frank and Alice Church Sevy. The youngest of six children, Pauline cherished her adventures with her siblings, Violet, Norma, Tom, Art, and Janice, despite the large age gaps between her and her older siblings. Pauline embraced her role as the baby of the family with joy. Pauline attended schools in Panguitch, eventually graduating from Panguitch High School. She completed an Associate’s Degree at Southern Utah University and has many fond memories of her experiences there. Pauline met Joseph Merle Prince in Panguitch at a young age, going to school together. Eventually, they were married on August 12, 1955, in Baumholder, Germany, while Merle was serving in the U.S. Army. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Bern Switzerland Temple. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2007. Family was everything to Pauline, and she cherished any time spent with them. She loved to be the life of the party, teaching her family many games and always entertaining them with her fun personality. Pauline had a beautiful talent for quilting, with every grandchild and great-grandchild being the recipient of her quilts, many times receiving replacement quilts due to wearing out the original gift. Pauline loved her life in Panguitch, retiring there after many years living in various places such as Grand Junction, Colorado; Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Chadron, Nebraska. Her love for Panguitch kept her involved in many activities, such as the 24th of July celebrations, volunteering at the thrift store, and spending time with her many treasured friends. A devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pauline served diligently in many church callings throughout her life. She especially treasured her time as an ordinance worker in the St. George Temple and as a missionary alongside her husband in Oregon. Pauline is survived by her children: Paula (Carl) Curtis, Merlene Lanier, Jolene (Dave) Irving, Frank (Denise) Prince, and Ryan (Tara Nielsen) Prince; 25 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Frank and Alice Church Sevy; siblings Violet, Norma, Tom, Art, and Janice; son-in-law Tim Lanier; grandson Joseph Hunter Prince; granddaughter Alexis Prince; great-granddaughter Rose Meldrum; and great-grandson Clayton Meldrum. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 12:00 noon at the Panguitch 3rd Ward Chapel. A viewing will precede the service from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral directors are Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti. An online guestbook and livestreaming of services are available at www.maglebymortuary.com
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Shed Hunting: During winter, big game animals, especially deer, often have
a difficult time obtaining enough nutritional food. As a result, they often survive on fat reserves they have built up before winter. If the animals receive constant pressure from people and repeatedly have to run or move, they can use up the fat reserves and energy they need to make it through the winter. Being disturbed briefly once or twice isn’t too significant, but we have over 20,000 people who routinely shed hunt in Utah each year, so ongoing, repeated disturbances can be detrimental to deer. —Rusty Robinson, DWR Once-In-A-Lifetime Species Coordinator Shed Hunting Cont'd from A1
1 and May 31 in Utah. After dropping their antlers each winter, male deer, elk and moose will grow a new set of antlers starting in spring. Looking for the shed antlers is a fun activity that many Utah families enjoy. However, late winter and early spring are tough times of the year for deer, elk and moose, which is why the free, educational ethics course is required if you want to go “shed hunting” between Jan. 1 and May 31. (Previously, taking the course was only required for those collecting shed antlers between Feb. 1 and April 15. Last year, the Utah Wildlife Board approved the date changes.) “During winter, big game animals, especially deer, often have a difficult time obtaining enough nutritional food,” DWR Once-In-A-Lifetime Species Coordinator Rusty Robinson said. “As a result, they often survive on fat reserves they have built up before winter. If the animals receive constant pressure from people and repeatedly have to run or move, they can use up the fat reserves and energy they need to make it through the winter. Being disturbed briefly once or twice isn’t too significant, but we have over 20,000 people who routinely shed hunt in Utah each year, so ongoing, repeated disturbances can
be detrimental to deer.” From late winter through early spring, the habitat that big game animals rely on is usually wet, which means it’s more at risk for damage. The free antler gathering ethics course can help participants learn how to minimize stress to wildlife and also how to avoid damaging their habitats during this critical time of year. Completing the course is mandatory if you want to gather shed antlers from Jan. 1 to May 31, and it must be completed each year. However, if you wait until after May 31 to gather antlers, you don’t need to complete the course. You can find the free 2026 course on the DWR website. About 20,000 people take the mandatory course each year to look for shed antlers in Utah. After finishing the course, you must take one of the following steps to ensure that you have the course-completion certificate in your possession: • Store the digital certificate of completion in the DWR Hunting and Fishing app on your phone • Print your certificate of completion and carry it with you in the field while “shed hunting” People who haven’t taken the mandatory Antler Gathering Ethics course or who are detected harassing protected wildlife may be cited by Utah Department of Natural Resources officers. Areas where you
can’t collect shed antlers Completing the course and having the certificate of completion with you allows you to gather antlers in many locations across Utah. However, some notable exceptions include: Wildlife management areas: Many of the state’s wildlife management areas are closed in the winter and spring to protect animals and their habitat. Doublecheck for any closures before entering a WMA to gather shed antlers. You can find a list of Utah’s wildlife management areas and any seasonal closures on the DWR website. Private property: You must have documented permission from the landowner before gathering antlers on private land. Native American lands, national parks and many national monuments are also closed to gathering antlers or horns. Commercial shed hunting in Utah Last year, the Utah Wildlife Board also approved a new law designating that legally obtained shed antlers and horns may be purchased or sold at any time in a whole or altered state. However, a certificate of registration— a document that authorizes a particular activity—is required for commercial antler buyers. A "commercial antler buyer" is defined as an individual or entity that buys shed antlers or horns to resell them for financial gain. This new rule does not apply to shed hunters
who pick up shed antlers off the ground and then sell them to an antler buyer. Reporting “deadheads” If you find a skull with the antlers or horns still attached (often referred to as a “deadhead”), that animal could have been poached. Do not pick up or move the skull or disturb footprints or other evidence at the scene. Instead, you should report it through the Utah Deadhead Reporter app, which was released in 2023 to increase the efficiency of those reports. You will need to download the app when you have cellphone service, but once downloaded, you can submit a report from the field, even without cellphone service. To submit a report on the app, you will need to include: • Your DWR customer ID • A GPS location of the skull • Photos of the animal and surrounding scene • Other important details Natural resources officers often let the person who reported the find keep the antlers if they determine that the animal died of natural causes or other nonsuspicious circumstances. For more information about gathering shed antlers in Utah, visit the DWR website. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Obituaries Gloria Jean Barnhurst HATCH - Gloria Jean Barnhurst, age 98, beloved wife, mother, grand-mother, passed away December 18, 2025. Born June 10, 1927, in Midway Utah, to Amos and Dicey Shumway. Married Merlin S. Barnhurst on Sept. 27th, 1945, in the Manti LDS Temple. Jean loved babies above all else and they had seven children in 10 years, Lorraine, Dallas, Kevin, Collette, Susan, Merlin Jr, and Regina, and raised Lenore as her own. She loved all of her 23 grand children, 101 great grand children, and numerous great great grand children. She surrounded herself in dolls because she longed to hold babies. Jean was a hard worker and loved helping people. She had a way of lifting people up and making them feel special. She had many jobs during her life and found her passion selling jewelry and souvenirs. She loved her rose gardens and planted roses everywhere that she ever lived. There are also mature trees of every kind that she planted all over the state. She loved music and especially singing with the Sweet Adeline's choir, and she loved to call people and sing happy birthday to them. She loved dogs and cats and raised many poodles during her life. She adopted a couple of Pugs in her later years and treated them like they were her babies. They would come in from outside and have a rock in their mouth, and she trained them to exchange the rock for a treat because she was afraid they would swallow the rocks. Sounds like maybe they had her trained, because it didn't take long for them to become ginormous. She loved to cook and nobody went hungry at her house. She baked fresh bread every day for at least 45 years. She was a very special woman to all who knew her. Jean is survived by her daughters Lorraine Gibson (Nebraska), and Collette Walton (Kanab), and her sons Dallas (Sara) (Arizona) and Merlin Jr. (Connie) (Bluffdale), and Lenore Johnson (Laverkin). She was proceeded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Floyd, Daryl, Jay, and Dick, and by her children Susan, Kevin, and Regina. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 27th, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Hatch Ward Chapel. There will be a viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 prior to the funeral. Burial in the Hatch Cemetery under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary.
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Data Center: Many people on the Navajo reservation don’t have access to clean tap water. They rely on hauling
drinking water from Page to their homes on the reservation. The town of LeChee relies on well water. This data center is going to drain every drop. —Teyana Begay, a 19-year-old Navajo woman from LeChee
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The view facing north toward Page two miles outside of town, where residents utilize free recreational space to hike, run, ride their horses, dirt bikes and ATVs. Opponents to a recent Page City Council approval of a sale of 500 acres of recreational land to Huntley LLC for a $10 billion data center project cite a myriad of irreversible environmental impacts including air pollution, noise pollution, light pollution, water usage, waste, and degradation of open space currently used for recreation.
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(From L to R) Teyana Begay and Jay Spencer at a protest organized by Begay on Nov. 1 in response to concerns regarding a data center development's effect on Page's clean air, water, and quality of life. Data Center Cont'd from A1
Data centers are the physical buildings that store and process servers used for training and producing artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGBT, cloud storage, and cryptocurrency processing. They are known for their heavy water and electricity consumption. Opposition from the community was made clear when residents packed the room during the city council meeting on October 22, 2025, and urged the council to vote “no” to the land sale. Teyana Begay, a
19-year-old Navajo woman from LeChee, said, “We won’t be able to take our horses out for a stroll, or ride quads or dirtbikes or go for a simple walk there anymore. The fact that the council is ready to give up this land we grew up on so easily—it hurts. It hurts our community.” Some residents said they were not opposed to data centers in Page, but are against the sale of cityowned open space and to the proposed location. The 500 acres is less than one mile from Horseshoe Bend, a destination for tourists from around the world. Residents who rely on a tourism-driven economy
worried a data center visible from Horseshoe Bend would negatively affect visitation, as well as destroy the environment they rely on for guided slot canyon, kayaking, canyoneering, and hiking tours. But others say those concerns are overblown. Councilor Kenna Hettinger, who voted in favor of the sale, said in a public statement, “I don’t believe visitors will stop coming to see Vermilion Cliffs or Horseshoe Bend because they pass a well-designed facility on another stretch of highway.” Concerns go beyond the impacts to views and tourism, however. “I’m
really worried about the noise and the amount of water and electricity it’s going to use,” said Steven Law, a 20-year resident of Page. Arizona’s largest electricity provider Arizona Public Services (APS) reported in 2025 that data centers currently use around 350 megawatts, but demand has tripled from 30 data centers requesting up to a combined 18GW of power, potentially consuming 16% of Arizona’s power by 2030. Data centers consume large amounts of water to cool their system and processor chips. According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), “Large data centers can consume up to 5 million gallons per day, equivalent to the water use of a town populated by 10,000 to 50,000 people.” Water use is of vital importance for people in Page, a town with less than 8,000 residents, who have seen first-hand the effects of a 20-year megadrought on the Colorado River and declining water levels at Lake Powell, which currently sits at 27% of full pool.
“The buyer has publicly committed to the most water-efficient cooling available at time of construction, and if they cannot source water within the limits Page is able to offer or wants to offer, they must secure water rights and infrastructure themselves. If they do that, Page gains a secondary water source into our community, a resilience benefit we don’t have today and desperately need,” Hettinger said. Residents balked at the idea of the buyer being able to secure their own water rights from the overallocated Colorado River and worried they would drain groundwater that neighboring communities rely on. “Many people on the Navajo reservation don’t have access to clean tap water. They rely on hauling drinking water from Page to their homes on the reservation. The town of LeChee relies on well water. This data center is going to drain every drop,” Begay said. Residents in Newton County, Georgia, told the New York Times that their well water ran dry just months after construction of a Meta-owned data center in 2018. They live only 1,000 feet away from the data center, and report sediment build-up, cleanliness and drinkability issues with their well water today. Residents in Newton County also reported soaring costs of municipal water, but Meta has denied any connection between their data center and deteriorating water quality. Page City Councilors who voted yes to the land sale assured residents that they would find out the answers related to water usage, job creation, electricity usage, and environmental impacts in the next 18-24 months after the developer conducted a feasibility study. Page residents, however, were not satisfied with the lack of concrete details and the discussions the city council held about the data center in executive session, from which the public is barred. “The city council said the data center is not going to use any water, that it’ll use a closed loop system. The developer is being evasive if that’s going to happen. It seems like the city council is just taking the word of the developer. We want to see contracts, exact maps, and we want answers,” Law said. Former Councilor and retired U.S. Park Service official Brian Carey spoke at the meeting and said, “Only four weeks after a single public presentation, we are expected to swallow a $10 billion project with no details, no engineering plans, making outlandish economic promises, and hiding key partnerships.” Opponents staged a protest and set up an information booth in downtown Page on Nov. 1, which drew locals in to learn about the proposal. And an online petition titled “No Data Center in Page, AZ” garnered over 1,300 signatures in under a week. However, online petitions hold no legal power and can only be used to demonstrate opposition. Less than two weeks
after the vote, an official referendum was opened by Page residents that gained 405 hand-signed signatures and was successfully filed with the city clerk, which will now undergo a signature verification process. If the referendum passes, it will go to a ballot vote in 2026. Neighboring communities like LeChee and Greenhaven expressed frustration that they could not sign the referendum since they reside outside of Page city limits but are still within a few miles of the proposed data center, and believe their quality of life, air and water will be negatively affected. Opposition to data center development is widespread across the country and is being tracked by Data Center Watch, who found that between May 2024 and March 2025, $18 billion worth of data center projects were blocked and another $46 billion of projects were delayed due to opposition from residents and activist groups. St. Charles, Missouri, became the nation’s first municipality to enact a city-wide ban on data center construction after thousands of residents protested. In Cascade Locks, Oregon, voters successfully recalled two officials after they supported a $100 million data center project in 2023. The newly elected board canceled the project. CNBC reported that Virginia, which has the highest concentration of data centers in the world, saw a 13% increase in electric bills, paid by the residents. Virginia has now emerged as the state with the most activist groups campaigning to regulate, delay, or stop data center development. Data Center Watch also found that the opposition is bipartisan and found that concerns over water use and power consumption gained support from both Democrats and Republicans. Opponents of the Page data center continue their pushback as they await the results of the signature verification process. “Page, Arizona has natural beauty, clean air and quiet spaces. We’re the town where people come and vacation to get away from their cities and data centers,” Law said. UPDATE: As of Dec. 11, 2025, due to a technicality, the referendum petition was found ineligible to be placed on a ballot. According to a release from the City of Page, additional opportunities for public participation will most likely be available as the feasibility period for the proposed data center project continues, including during the required re-zone process.
This article was originally published on cornerpost.org on December 10, 2025.
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Schools and Sports WCSD Honors Outstanding Employees by Nikki Stringham | Wayne School District, Character Education/SEL Director | Wayne High School, Assistant Principal
Bryce Valley High School Athletes of the Week by Davis Kendrick & Kam Roundy | Bryce Valley High School
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This time, the recipients of Wayne County School District's Employee Recognition Award are (L to R-T to B) Sarah Bray, Trena Barlow, Candence Peterson, Austin Moore, Amanda Covington, and Andria Pett. WAYNE CO. Wayne County School District (WCSD) is proud to recognize the outstanding individuals who help make its schools welcoming, supportive, and successful places for students and staff alike. Through the WCSD Employee Recognition Award, employees who go above and beyond in their daily work are honored for their dedication, professionalism, and the genuine care they show in everything they do. These awards serve as a reminder that excel-
lence is not only measured by job performance, but by the positive influence staff members have on those around them. One of the most meaningful aspects of this recognition is that nominees are chosen by their peers. Coworkers—those who work alongside them every day—submit nominations to highlight colleagues whose commitment, teamwork, and service stand out. Throughout the year, WCSD Superintendent Randy Shelley visits school sites to personally present
recipients with a certificate and a small token of appreciation, offering thanks on behalf of the district for their exceptional contributions. This ongoing program reflects what WCSD knows to be true: success is built on the efforts of dedicated people in every role. From teachers and support staff to transportation, nutrition, custodial, and maintenance teams, each employee plays an essential part in creating a safe, caring, and effective learning environment. By continuing to honor these
remarkable individuals, the district celebrates the heart of its schools and the people who make a lasting difference every day. This time, we would like to recognize: • Candence Peterson, WHS counselor • Austin Moore, LES 6th grade teacher • Trena Barlow, LES 5th grade teacher • Amanda Covington, LES aide • Sarah Bray, LES SpEd teacher • Andria Pett, LES 1st grade teacher
ACES Delta Presents $100,000 in Scholarship Support The funds will support scholarships for local students at Snow College
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Snow College is proud to announce a $100,000 donation from Chevron’s ACES Delta project to provide scholarships for students from Millard and Juab counties. EPHRAIM - Snow College is proud to announce a $100,000 donation from Chevron’s ACES Delta project to provide scholarships for students from Millard and Juab counties. The gift represents a significant investment in rural Utah’s workforce and the next generation of technical and energy innovators.
The scholarship funding will help reduce financial barriers for local students while strengthening pathways into high-demand, high-skill fields that are vital to Utah’s economic future. Students could pursue careers in automation technology, welding, machining, engineering, geology, and education, just to name a few.
“Chevron is proud to add Snow College and their Delta Training Site to the many education initiatives we support in Utah,” said Jonathan Perry, President & CEO of ACES Delta. “We believe that delivering reliable, affordable, and ever cleaner energy will require new ways of thinking. ACES is committed to investing in rural Utah’s
workforce and developing the energy innovators Utah needs.” Snow College leaders emphasized the impact the gift will have on students and communities throughout central Utah. “This generous investment from ACES Delta will directly support students from our surrounding communities as they prepare for meaningful, in-demand careers,” said Jay Olsen, Vice President for Technical Education at Snow College. “By supporting technical and STEM education, ACES is helping ensure that students from Millard and Juab counties can gain the skills needed to thrive in these new energy industries while strengthening the workforce that powers rural Utah.” The scholarships will be awarded to eligible students enrolled in the designated programs, reinforcing Snow College’s mission to provide accessible, highquality education aligned with regional workforce needs. —Snow College
Bryce Valley High School is proud to recognize Jonathan Platt (top) and Shelby Lowe (bottom) as Athletes of the Week. BRYCE - Bryce Valley High School (BVHS) is proud to recognize Jonathan Platt and Shelby Lowe as Athletes of the Week. Jonathan was laserfocused in every wrestling match during the weekend of Dec. 13 and 14, demonstrating both mental toughness and physical effort. He puts maximum effort into practices and immediately applies coaching feedback in competition—an impressive mark of a committed athlete. Jonathan’s discipline and coachability continue to elevate his performance and reflect the core values of BVHS. Shelby is recognized
for her hard work, hustle, and consistently positive attitude as a member of the girls basketball team. She brings energy to every practice and game, leads by example, and always puts the team first. Her leadership and commitment make a meaningful impact on her team. She works just as hard in the classroom on her academics. Well done, Shelby. Congratulations to Jonathan and Shelby for representing Bryce Valley High School with pride and excellence. It’s a great week to be a Mustang.
BVHS Student of the Week by Rowdy Miller | Bryce Valley High School
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Bryce Valley High School is proud to recognize Kenia Xum-Jom as Student of the Week. BRYCE - Bryce Valley High School (BVHS) is proud to recognize Kenia Xum-Jom as Student of the Week. Kenia has earned Student of the Week honors for her consistently positive attitude and unwavering work ethic. She gives 100% effort on every assignment, even when the task is challenging or pushes her beyond her comfort zone. Kenia approaches
learning with determination and resilience, setting a strong example for her peers. Her willingness to persevere and grow makes her a valued member of the BVHS learning community. Congratulations to Kenia for representing Bryce Valley High School with pride and excellence. It’s a great week to be a Mustang.
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Schools and Sports Bobcats Wrestling is Off to a Busy Season by Jake Schoppe
December 25, 2025
Southern Utah University Prepares Students for a Workforce Influenced by AI by Gabrielle Costello | Southern Utah University
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(Top, Middle, Bottom) The Panguitch Invitational was held on December 5th and 6th. There were over twenty boys teams and thirty girls teams that attended. Panguitch has two teams this year, with over twenty boys and six girls wrestling. All Photos by Jake Schoppe PANGUITCH - The Panguitch Invitational was held on December 5th and 6th. There were over twenty boys teams and thirty girls teams that attended. Panguitch has two teams this year, with over twenty boys and six girls wrestling. In short, the girls are tough. Alexa Marshall and Lainee Sawyer have returned to wreak havoc throughout the year and have brought Collins Houston, Laynee Dodds, Trystan King and Linli Hunter to the
mat with them. The boys team lost over six seniors last year, but they are still tough. After the Panguitch Invitational, they had a long week, starting with a dual in Richfield on Tuesday, and continuing with a home dual on Wednesday with North Sevier and a dual at Enterprise on Thursday night. Next, the boys traveled to Desert Hills High School in St. George for a Friday/Saturday dual tournament. This was a tough tournament, with the boys getting up
to four matches each day. The girls had a tournament on Friday in Enterprise and another at Dixie High on Saturday. Alexa Marshall took first place in her weight class, with Lainee Sawyer taking second in her class. Congratulate these wrestlers when you see them; they are working hard. A huge shout out to the parents and coaches that helped with the Panguitch Invitational. There were over forty school buses in town for the night, filling
the motels and stores. The wrestling mats dont roll themselves out, and they, for sure, dont put themselves back. Many local schools helped support this event by borrowing the Panguitch Bobcats' team wrestling mats. It's going to be a busy season. The Bobcats had a home dual on Wednesday the 17th, and then travelled back down to Dixie for another tournament on the weekend of the 19th and 20th. Merry Christmas, wrestling fans and wrestlers.
CEDAR CITY - As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, questions about the future of work and the role of higher education in preparing the next generation have never been more pressing. Southern Utah University (SUU) is responding with a proactive, principled, and human-centered approach designed to ensure students remain competitive and adaptable in an AI-augmented world. “As an institution, SUU’s primary mission is to prepare students for successful careers,” said Kristy Morgan, Assistant Vice President of Career Success. “To accomplish that, we must stay ahead of the skills required for jobs that are being shaped, accelerated, and in some cases created by artificial intelligence.” Like transformative technologies before it—such as computers, cell phones, and social media—AI is expected to reshape the workforce. Some highly repetitive, rule-based, or data-driven tasks will be disrupted or eliminated. However, SUU predicts that although careers may change, many will continue to thrive precisely because they require distinctly human strengths. These include: • Creative problem-solving and ethical reasoning • Roles with complex physical or social interaction, such as nursing, teaching, and skilled trades • Care-oriented professions such as therapy and counseling • Any work requiring emotional intelligence, empathy, and nuanced judgment Leadership emphasizes that there will always be something inherently valuable about work done by a human. Just as people pay more for a handmade mug than a mass-produced one, the difference between human and AI-generated work is meaningful and valued. Because the workforce is changing so rapidly, SUU is committed to equipping students not only with specific technical skills but also with adaptability, critical thinking, and the ability to learn new tools throughout their careers. SUU has long been an early adopter of innovative technology, including launching the nation’s first fully functional virtual reality classroom. Today, the university is integrating AI readiness across campus through several initiatives: • Official guiding principles for generative AI
that emphasize responsible, human-centered use. • Updated coursework and assignments that teach students to analyze, critique, and ethically leverage AI-generated content. • Investments in deep learning, virtual reality, and cybersecurity labs to give students hands-on experience with emerging fields. • A forthcoming minor in AI Ethics and Literacy, designed to help students navigate the social, ethical, and professional implications of AI. Rather than replacing learning, SUU views AI as a tool to enhance creativity, improve efficiency, and deepen understanding. Parents investing in a college education want confidence that their students will graduate prepared for a meaningful career. SUU remains committed to strong career outcomes, which is demonstrated through rising employment rates for graduates. Currently, more than 85% of SUU graduates with bachelor’s degrees are employed, and 97.3% of master’s degree graduates are working in their fields. SUU emphasizes that college education is much more than training for a specific job. It is an investment in human capability including creativity, emotional intelligence, ethical reasoning, and complex problemsolving—all skills that AI cannot replicate. SUU is embracing AI with care and intention, ensuring that the technology enhances learning without overshadowing human judgment. Faculty are integrating AI into coursework to model how professionals use the tools effectively and ethically. AI is also being used in student support systems, including an AI-driven recruiter that provides instant answers and helps prospective students navigate online programs. Across the curriculum and campus, SUU’s mindset is clear: jobs will change, and the individuals who flourish in the workforce will be those who adapt and learn to leverage AI—not avoid it. SUU leadership is prepared to empower students to understand that the goal isn’t to compete with AI, but to combine their unique human strengths with powerful new tools. This combination is what will create strong leaders in the workforce of tomorrow.
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Project Healing Waters: It’s a powerful program to get veterans out into the wild and have a place for quietness and reflection.
—Troy Allan, USU Extension’s rural mental health and veteran initiatives specialist
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Sam Baldwin, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a registered nurse at Madigan Army Hospital, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This photo was taken at the annual 2 Fly event this September 2025. Project Healing Waters is a nationwide nonprofit program founded in 2005 that uses fly fishing to support veterans’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Troy Allan, USU Extension’s rural mental health and veteran initiatives specialist, says the program is about much more than learning to fly fish. “It’s a powerful program to get veterans out into the wild and have a place for quietness and reflection,” he said. Project Healing Waters Cont'd from A1
Front, but this new Central Utah effort aims to bring the program closer to veterans living in rural counties, where access to services can be limited. The program will be spearheaded locally by Troy Allan, USU Exten-
sion’s rural mental health and veteran initiatives specialist. Allan is a retired U.S. Army chaplain with a background in clinical mental health and says the program is about much more than learning to fly fish. “It’s a powerful program to get veterans out into the wild and have a place for quietness and reflection,”
he said. Allan grew up fishing in Marysville, Utah, and currently lives in Koosharem, where he operates a small ranch. He was hired by USU Extension a year and a half ago to focus on veteran outreach and rural mental health, a role that has recently been expanded statewide.
Garfield Commission: A report from a meeting
with DOI officials (among others), FFSL's digitized map showing risk assessment in Utah, a plea to restart Antimony's senior meal program and the current status of the new Australian mining operation, public hearings on the 2025 and proposed 2026 budgets, and a Forest Service request discussed. Garfield Commission Cont'd from A1
ment shutdowns. • The national parks need a more user-friendly app for accessing park information, buying visitor passes, and locating timely trail information. • The timed-entry system used at Arches and being discussed for Zion NP will likely be dropped as Arches visitation is down by 20 percent. • Fee structure for park passes is changing: America The Beautiful passes for US residents, increasing the cost from $70 to $80; international travelers will pay $250. A proposed $100/person fee would be charged to tour buses at the top eleven or twelve parks (which includes Bryce Canyon and Zion). Bus companies are threatening to cancel their tours if this proposal goes through, as this could cost each busload $5000 to enter Bryce or Zion. Tebbs said the Commissioners are speaking with Representative Maloy's office to try to amend this proposal. • The methodology of divvying up the fees collected online needs to be determined. Tebbs said the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Land (FFSL) has released its digitized map showing risk assessment in Utah, related to the Wildland-Urban Interface Amendments of HB48 passed last year by the legislature. [https:// wrap.wildfirerisk.utah.gov/ Map/Public/#whats-yourrisk]. Counties have until December 31 to approve an ordinance complying with the bill, or else void their
fire insurance coverage. The Commission did vote to adopt this ordinance later in the meeting, while noting that the mandate will have a direct impact on new construction in unincorporated areas and could lead to insurability issues for existing property owners. Commissioner Jerry Taylor plans a walkthrough of the nearly completed, $6.2 million hospital expansion, highlighting that it was paid for entirely from county savings without incurring any debt. He also announced that Five County Association of Governments will be continuing their heating assistance program, with a signup schedule out soon. Commissioner Leland Pollock said the Commissioners will be trying to iron out an agreement with Intermountain Healthcare to accept Medicare Advantage plans at the hospital. Interim Antimony Mayor Kasey King and Senior Centers Director Donna Chynoweth made a plea for restarting Antimony’s senior meal program, which the commission agreed to pursue by advertising for a new, 18-hour position (three days/ week, six hours/day), to be consistent with the other senior centers in the county. Five Counties has been reimbursing the county $5K/ year to support Antimony’s senior service when it was operating out of the school. The school has been closed, but the FCAOG funding remains in place. The mayor also updated the Commission on the current status of the new Australian mining operation, which he said will involve extracting the antimony ore (largely from the old mine site) and hauling it to a refining center that they’ll build
in Cedar City. However, Antimony will still require associated infrastructure improvements for roads, housing, and sufficient water resources. The Commission opened public hearings on the 2025 and proposed 2026 budgets. Following the hearings, at which only resident Harshad Desai spoke, the Commission approved both budgets. Forest Service: District Rangers Chris Wehrli (Powell) and Jennifer Thomas (Dixie) requested a meeting with the Commission to better align their priorities with those of the county. Both the Forest Service and the Commissioners expressed their frustrations with state involvement that was complicating work on trail maintenance and timber projects. In other business, the Commission: • approved a business license for Universal Storage Utah; • approved the bid from Lockner Engineering for engineering and planning for the airport; • approved the 2026 Commission meeting, county holiday and pay schedules, • went into executive session, after which they approved the board member recommendation for Ticaboo Utility Improvement District. The Garfield County Commission meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 10 a.m. All meetings are held in the County Courthouse in Panguitch. Electronic participation is not available, but all meeting recordings are uploaded to the Utah Public Meetings Notice board, https://www.utah. gov/pmn/ .
“For a lot of veterans in rural Utah, access to care is a real challenge,” Allan says. “But what we do have is an abundance of nature and places to recreate.” Allan references a growing body of research highlighting the mental health benefits of spending time in nature and says that Project Healing Waters “really brings that idea to life.” Allan is currently recruiting veteran participants for the program, noting that veterans and current service members must meet certain eligibility requirements. No fly fishing experience is required to participate, and all activities are provided at no cost. Through the national organization, veterans may also receive discounted fishing gear, travel support for select outings, and the opportunity to attend national gatherings. The program is also actively seeking volunteers to lead instructional sessions and outings. “It would
be great if we had a couple of volunteers who know the area, know where the great fly fishing is, and understand how to teach it,” says Allan. Once launched, the Central Utah chapter will offer participants two activities per month, including guided fly fishing outings on local rivers, as well as off-water gatherings focused on fly-tying, casting practice, and rod building. Richard Davidson, a regional coordinator for Project Healing Waters who oversees chapters across Utah and the Northwest, emphasized that community building is the program’s central goal. Davidson explains that when someone joins the military, they are given three things: an identity, a purpose, and a community. When they leave the military, they face an adjustment. Many veterans can feel like, “It's all gone. I'm no longer part of that community. I no longer have that purpose, and I'm now a retiree or a veteran instead of an active soldier,” says Davidson. The goal of programs like Project Healing Waters is to give some of those things back. Through the program, veterans develop a new identity as fly anglers, a sense of purpose through shared learning, and a community by being part of a group of veterans who understand one another. Davidson explains that the environment allows veterans to relax and open up in ways that can be difficult elsewhere. “When you hold a fly-tying session, conversations will start, and stories will start being told,” he says. “It’s a really close community, and this is something hard to convey to people if they are not a veteran.” The organization also works to reach women veterans through its Sisters on the Rise initiative, which focuses on creating sup-
portive, welcoming spaces through women-led instruction and fishing trips led by female guides. Project Healing Waters is just one of many veteran services offered through USU Extension. Other resources include support for farming and ranching, small business development, and mental health education. The Extension veteran initiative maintains a website with more information on these programs, event calendars, and links to statewide support programs. According to recent data published through the Extension’s veteran initiative, Utah is home to nearly 130,000 veterans, including 148 in Wayne County and 240 in Garfield County. And although Wayne and Garfield counties have relatively small populations, Allan said he has been surprised by the number of veterans who have attended programs in the area. Veterans or community members interested in helping launch the Central Utah Project Healing Waters chapter can register through the Project Healing Waters website under the Salt Lake City chapter and note their interest in the Central Utah program, or contact Allan directly for more information. “We need to get a combination of ten veterans and volunteers to get the project going,” says Allan. And once it does, it has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of veterans across this region. Contact Troy Allan: https://extension.usu. edu/directory/allan-troy Phone: 512-763-9502 Email: troy.allan@ usu.edu Project Healing Waters Program Registration: https://projecthealingwaters.org/location/ salt-lake-city/
Oil and Gas Leases: The Bureau of Land
Management opened a 30-day public scoping period on Dec. 15, 2025, to receive public input on 39 oil and gas parcels totaling 54,114 acres that may be included in a June 2026 lease sale in Utah. The comment period ends Jan. 15, 2026. Oil and Gas Leases Cont'd from A1
drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state 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. BLM lease sales are held online through EnergyNet.
The parcels BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment, are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanningui/project/2041805/510. —Bureau of Land Management
Wildfire Risk Tool: The Utah Division of Forestry,
Fire and State Lands unveiled the state’s new High-Risk Wildland Urban Interface map, a key component of House Bill 48 that was passed by the state legislature during the 2025 legislative session. Wildfire Risk Tool Cont'd from A1
nities understand and address risks to protect their homes and neighborhoods. Approximately 60,000 structures are within the high-risk boundary and represent the 95th percentile of risk statewide. HB 48 was enacted to address the growing impacts of wildfire on communities located in the Wildland Urban Interface. The legislation required the division to define a
high-risk WUI area that identifies where structures and development are at the greatest risk of being impacted by wildfire. The high-risk WUI layer was developed by defining a structure exposure score. This score was rated on a scale of one to eight, with one being the lowest and eight the highest. Structures that were assigned a score of seven or higher and in proximity to two or more structures within a 250-meter (820-feet) radius were included in the high-
risk WUI boundary. Data used in the scientific modeling include wildfire likelihood, weather, ember load, flame-length potential, topography, vegetation, and fuelscape datasets, structure density, and historical fire-occurrence patterns. This data created a standardized statewide boundary to support the consistent implementation of HB 48. —Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands
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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TORREY TOWN Torrey Town will hold a public hearing to open and close the 2026 town budget on Thursday, January 8, 2026; the meeting time is 6:30 p.m. at the Torrey Town Office, Bay 1 located at 75 E 100 N. Torrey, Utah. The hearing is for the purpose of opening the 2026 budget and to discuss reallocation of funds. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 25, 2025 and JANUARY 1, 2026 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 Jan. 14, 2026 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) 61-3592 (a53885): Family Trust of The George R. Aiken Jr. and Donna M. Aiken Revocable Trust propose(s) using 1 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles NE of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. 61-2816 (a53899): Christopher Jon and Dionne Lynn Klemp, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles north of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3589 (a53901): Randy L and/or Treena L Bridges, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.5344 ac-ft. from groundwater (10 miles SW of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. KANE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3591 (a53884): Family Trust of The George R. Aiken Jr. and Donna M. Aiken Revocable Trust propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (8.8 miles SE of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. | State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 18 & 25, 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 ELAINE COOMBS ROUNDY, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 253600020, Assigned: JUDGE LARSEN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WESLEY ROUNDY was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of ELAINE COOMBS ROUNDY 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 25th day of November, 2025. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025 NOTICE OF SUMMONS SUMMONS TO: VELMA L. ELMER, JAMES HYRUM “JIM” ELMER, JANE MUIRHEAD, ARTA HEPWORTH, CHESTER ELMER, JULIA MUIRHEAD AND KNOWN AND UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS AND DOES I-IV, HYRUM ELMER 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: BEGINNING AT A POINT IS AT A FENCE CORNER, SAID POINT BEARING NORTH 36°39'26" EAST 3,085.76 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN; SAID POINT ALSO BEARS SOUTH 84°31'47" EAST 1,822.46 FEET FROM THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF THE BEFORE MENTIONED SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 87°39'48" WEST 163.20 FEET ALONG A FENCE TO A FENCE CORNER; THENCE NORTH 00°08'24" EAST 178.95 FEET ALONG A FENCE; THENCE NORTH 89°23'10" EAST 159.70 FEET TO A FENCE; THENCE SOUTH 00°58'01" EAST 174.03 FEET ALONG SAID FENCE TO THE BEGINNING.. YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an Answer to the Complaint on file in the 6th Judicial District Court case #250600031 at 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759 within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Failure to do so will result in a default being entered against you and the relief requested in the Complaint being granted in favor of the Plaintiff. Signed: Barry L. Huntington, Attorney for Plaintiff. 435-676-1103. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 11, 18 & 25, 2025 and JANUARY 1, 2026
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIST OF WAYNE COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 To all persons whose name appear on the following delinquent tax list. You hereby take notice that unless the delinquent taxes upon the property and in the amount indicated below, together with penalty are paid before 12 o’clock noon on the 31st day of January, 2026 the real property upon which such taxes are a lien, excepting only such property as is held by the county under a proper preliminary tax sale, will be sold to Wayne County, State of Utah, to satisfy taxes and costs and the personal property and improvements will be attached to the real property of said owners and sold according to law. Interest shall accrue as of January 1, 2026 unless the delinquent taxes together with the penalty, are paid before 12 o’clock noon on January 31, 2026. Colleen Allen, Wayne County, Recorder/ Treasurer 03-0032-0151 / L-137-B ALBRECHT PATRICIA N $1,762.65 C/O JILL STINGLEY 01-0093-0585 / O-589-10 ALVEY STANLEY & DEENA $526.77 03-0115-0024 / TE-22-2 AUNE HARALD & JANE M $1,678.58 03-0009-0079 / F-79 BAKER CAMERON $1,554.27 C/O HEBER & DORIS BAKER 02-0026-0790 / O-790 BARCLAY ROBERT W $314.19 BARCLAY JENNIE MURRAN03-0098-0095 / TO-85-1 BARTON CARL D $150.00 01-0093-0593 / O-587-3 BEEMAN CHUCK R TRUSTEE & $410.55 PATTY A TRUSTEE 03-0111-0003 / TE-3 BEHUNIN CHARLES $639.10 04-0008-0001 / HVL-1 BERGERA SCOTT MICHAEL & $2,926.25 CATHY RUTH BERGERA BIGLER & 01-0065-0488 / O-485-1 BLACK CANYON RANCH LC $2.77 C/O RUSSELL EDWARDS 01-0066-0503 / O-487-16 BLACK CANYON RANCH LC $8.71 C/O RUSSELL EDWARDS 03-0095-0031 / TO-31 BLACK STEVEN A REVOCABLE TRUST DTD 03-06-25 $1,592.64 03-0093-0042 / TO-43-1 BLAKE EDWARD R TRUSTEE & $580.65 LINDA M BLAKE TRUSTEE 01-0084-0556 / O-556 BLAYLOCK VAUGHN $729.43 01-0098-0601 / O-606-5 BOWCUT GENE & MICHELLE $124.30 02-0003-0624 / O-624 BRINKERHOFF W DUAIN & DEBRA $2,069.89 02-0033-0869 / O-837-6E BROWN RICHARD C & $1,524.21 MONICA L FONG 01-0094-0616 / O-602 BROWN SAMUEL L TRUSTEE $728.71 01-0032-0174 / O-174 BROWN TRACE $1,125.55 01-0021-1007 / O-103-1 BUNKER MARK BRIAN TRUSTEE $551.17 BUNKER LISA ANN TRUSTEE 01-0085-0566 / O-566 CAINEVILLE HOLDINGS LLC A CO LLC $6,696.83 C/O SPENCER MACDONALD 01-0085-0578 / O-569 CAINEVILLE HOLDINGS LLC A CO LLC $422.93 C/O SPENCER MACDONALD 02-0073-0966 / O-966 CANNON ADRIAN $1,275.25 CANNON PAULINE CANNON CHRISTOPHER B 1/2 1/25
03-0049-0097 / LY-97 CHAPPELL KIRK EMIL TRUSTEE $1,472.22 HOWARD JEAN TRUSTEE
ELIZABETH 01-0066-0496 / O-487-A EDWARDS RUSSELL BLAINE $1,484.70
03-0111-0038 / TE-1-4 CLARK CODY D & HEATHER D $675.02
02-0078-0973 / O-973 EHRLICH ROBERT E LLC 50% & $526.29 GOLD RUSH RANCH LLC 50%
01-0015-0087 / O-80-7 CLARK ELVIN & MARYANN $1,309.01
01-0094-0604 / O-595-4 EKKER A C $180.81 C/O SHAWN EKKER
04-0064-0006 / HB-6 COATES BRANDON D $273.82 COATES JOY 04-0064-0003 / HB-3 COATES DEVAN J & ZANNE $273.82
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01-0084-0564 / O-561-2 COOMBS WILLIAM A $85.72 C/O KATRINA WHETTEN
04-0023-0053 / SR-53 HARRACH LYNN & $1,769.29 RICHARD BRAATEN
01-0093-0590 / O-590 EKKER FAMILY LC $519.32
01-0098-0604 / O-606-4 EKKER FAMILY LC $406.23
02-0026-0765 / O-765 DIAZ AMANDA & LENUAL POTTER & $1,379.04 FERN POTTER
01-0099-0612 / O-610 EKKER FAMILY LC $413.50 01-0095-0602 / O-601-1 EKKER SHERRY A AKA SHERRY $553.73
02-0026-0791 / O-766-1 DIAZ AVIS & AMANDA $1,414.83
03-065A-0171 / B-174 ELLETT MICHAEL JONES & $1,452.83 MARIA ALARCON ELLETT
02-0048-0892 / O-892 DIETLEIN ALLAN H TRUSTEE $22.51 DIETLEIN SANDRA H TRUSTEE
02-0016-0688 / O-683-2 ELLETT MONT R & DOROTHY JEAN $31.83 N TRUSTEE 12-3-91
04-0014-0010 / TRR-B-10 DUNCAN SCOTT T $1,624.03
03-0032-0150 / L-136-B ERNSTSEN DEAN A $212.24 ERNSTSEN SHELDON DEAN 04-0015-0023 / RR-A-23 FAIRBANKS JEFFREY L & ANN F $14.08 %MAXINE PROSKUROWSKI 04-0061-0006 / GT-6 FENSTERMACHER KEVIN & $163.96 ANNE DEMING
02-0027-0797 / O-797 DURFEY CHRISTOPHER RYAN TRUSTEE $2,151.18
01-0010-0058 / O-63-1 FINANCIAL SOURCE INC A UT CORP $1,260.66 C/O CAROLYN HEATON
02-0027-0798 / O-791-1 DURFEY CHRISTOPHER RYAN TRUSTEE $12.39
02-0052-0929 / O-901-6 FISH CREEK CABIN LLC A UT LLC $2,857.96
02-0027-0799 / O-791-2 DURFEY CHRISTOPHER RYAN TRUSTEE $6.25
01-0066-0487 / O-487 FLYING W RANCHES & PROPERTIES LLC $611.06
02-0028-0812 / O-812 DURFEY CHRISTOPHER RYAN TRUSTEE $19.69
01-0066-0494 / O-487-7 FLYING W RANCHES & PROPERTIES LLC $866.44
02-0028-0813 / O-813 DURFEY CHRISTOPHER RYAN TRUSTEE $4.92
01-0008-0053 / O-46-10 FOWLES LUKE & SUNNY CLARK $466.70
02-0028-0825 / O-811-2 DURFEY CHRISTOPHER RYAN TRUSTEE $6.19
01-0091-0580 / O-580 FURGIS GEORGE E $820.26
02-0034-0845 / O-839-1 DURFEY CHRISTOPHER RYAN TRUSTEE $6.19 04-0050-0004 / SL-4 DURFEY JASON & BRITTANY $269.59
03-0095-0026 / TO-29-2 HARRIS JEAN S TRUSTEE $1,657.35 C/O MIKE HARRIS 02-0020-0699 / O-699 HARUTYUNYAN BABKEN $16.37 HARUTYUANYAN VALERIYA 01-0095-0622 / O-601-4 HARVEY KURT D & PENNY L $801.70 JEFFREY A & RAMONA B PETERS 03-0093-0046 / TO-46 HENSLEY ROBERT D TRUSTEE & $1,470.92 LORNA G HENSLEY 03-0093-0054 / TO-45-1 HENSLEY ROBERT D TRUSTEE & $594.51 LORNA G HENSLEY 03-0031-0114 / L-114 HICKMAN BENNY T INA & JOHN TRAVIS $1,159.38 02-0021-0705 / O-705 HICKMAN IVA MAY & $1,352.31 CHRISTOPHER PAUL ET'AL 01-0068-0499 / O-494-1 HICKS DANIEL $23.86 HICKS NICOLE 01-0098-0602 / O-606-6 HOGGATT KATHRYN $866.95 04-0023-0056 / SR-11-1 HOHL JUSTIN & AMELIA $9.20 01-0093-0588 / O-588 HUNT CARL & JANICE $53.03 01-0093-0580 / O-588-8 HUNT CARL A & JANICE J $849.21 01-0093-0581 / O-588-7 HUNT CARL A & JANICE J $91.53 01-0093-0582 / O-588-6 HUNT CARL A & JANICE J $91.53 01-0093-0597 / O-588-2 HUNT CARL A & JANICE J $114.71 01-0093-0583 / O-588-5 HUNT JANICE J $1,298.97 HUNT CARL A
01-0092-0586 / O-586 FURGIS GEORGE E $889.68
01-0008-0035 / O-47-2 JACKSON STANTON & TERRI $590.67
04-0026-0004 / SG-4 GARDNER RYAN L & AMBER A $10.00
04-0022-0023 / SR-23 JARRETT ADRIENNE $1,791.34 DAVIS TIMOTHY K
01-0008-0040 / O-50-7 GILES THOMAS R TRUSTEE & $496.23 ALISA GILES TRUSTEE
02-0030-0826 / O-826-1 JB & JANE LLC A UT LLC $2,146.33
01-0085-0560 / O-565-1 CAPITOL REEF RETREAT LLC $2,910.50
04-0050-0005 / SL-5 DURFEY JASON & BRITTANY $269.59
02-0044-0894 / O-884-0 CARLSON DAVID & HOLLY $1,694.42
04-0061-0041 / GT-41 DYKSTRA TIMOTHY JAMES $10.00 BIGSBY GENEEEN ELIZABETH
02-0033-0853 / O-837-6B HANSEN KENT WILLIAM TRUSTEE $1,524.21 HEATHER GILLETTE HANSEN TRUSTEE
04-0061-0042 / GT-42 DYKSTRA TIMOTHY JAMES $10.00 BIGSBY GENEEN
02-0033-0854 / O-837-6C HANSEN KENT WILLIAM TRUSTEE
03-0044-0119 / LY-129-1 CHAPPELL JOSHUA D & $392.44 WILLIAM J CHAPPELL
04-0024-0028 / SR-28 HARRACH LINDA S $1,851.93
01-0093-0576 / O-590-11 EKKER DENNIS & SHERRY $1,075.90
03-0067-0055 / B-52-1 DEEM STEVEN $705.21
03-0045-0036 / LY-37-1 DILLENBECK DAVID & LAURIE $350.00
04-0023-0055 / SR-55 HARRACH LINDA S $676.61
04-0023-0052 / SR-52 HARRACH LYNN & $676.61 RICHARD BRAATEN
01-0095-0630 / O-601-30 EKKER FAMILY LC $149.16
02-0048-0893 / O-892-1 DIETLEIN ALLAN H TRUSTEE $18.80 DIETLEIN SANDRA H TRUSTEE
02-0037-0844 / O-844 HARMER SHANNON R AKA $1,659.84 STEPHENI CHANON HARMER
01-091A-0585 / O-585-A EKKER ARTHUR C $512.02 C/O SHAWN EKKER
03-0044-0129 / LY-129 CUZNER RAYLYNNE J $914.28
02-0026-0766 / O-766 DIAZ AMANDA & LENUAL POTTER & $1,172.91 FERN POTTER
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03-0071-0109 / B-109 JB & JANE LLC A UT LLC $1,964.68 02-0052-0907 / O-907 KNIGHT KATHLEEN PRESTON TRUSTEE $300.00 C/O JOCELYN Legals Cont'd on B5
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EPA Delay of Methane Regs Could Worsen Pollution in Utah by Mark Richardson | Utah News Connection UTAH - Groups work- some neighborhoods face ing for environmental jus- related risks from landtice are concerned a delay fills, gas infrastructure in Environmental Protec- and industrial emitters. tion Agency methane emis- Robele warned without sion rules will put thou- stronger federal stansands of lives in Utah and dards, methane and toxic across the country at risk. pollutants will continue to The agency's 2024 worsen asthma, heat-remethane rule would have lated illnesses and hurrirequired major reductions cane-driven exposure, esin methane emissions and pecially for lower-income other air pollution from the areas already struggling oil and gas industry. The with medical costs. EPA's move to delay it for "With increased exeighteen months has drawn treme weather events, as strong criticism from well as many other imgroups, including WE ACT pacts, this is just going to for Environmental Justice, continue hitting us harder which said local commu- every year that we delay nities bear the health and important actions such economic burdens of this as this one," Robele aspollution. serted. Yosef Robele, fedThe EPA has pushed eral policy manager for the compliance at least into group, said the delay could next year, and advocates be deadly. said they are evaluating "This delay is, unfor- legal and policy options tunately, more likely than to ensure the rule is ulnot going to result in un- timately implemented. necessary deaths and in- They argued stronger creased hospital visits, or methane standards would continuation of high rates reduce pollution, lower of ER visits; public health long-term health costs burdens being placed on and help states such as communities near it," Ro- Utah better withstand esbele contended. calating climate-related A recent report found disasters. air pollution from oil and gas resulted in eight deaths per one million Utah residents. The EPA’s own analysis showed the methane rule could prevent 1,500 premature deaths and 100,000 asthma attacks each year. Utah does not have the same concentration of oil and gas refinery sites as Louisiana or Texas but
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Wayne High School is accepting applications for the following positions: Head Volleyball Coach – Start before the 2026/27 School Year Head Baseball Coach – Start before the 2026/27 School Year These positions will require adequate knowledge and skills to properly prepare students to participate in sports activities. Applicants must possess the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character, and possess excellent communication skills. Applicants must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort, to facilitate effective practices and scheduled events. The chosen applicant must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. They will also need to complete the necessary employee paperwork, training, and policy review. Questions about these positions can be answered by calling Heidi Woolsey or David Chappell at Wayne High School 435-425-3411. Interested individuals should submit a Classified Application that can be found on the district webpage www.waynesd.org, or picked up at the District Office. Applications can be emailed to: Heidi.woolsey@waynesd.org, David.chappell@waynesd.org, Randy.shelley@ waynesd.org or taken to Wayne High School. CLOSING DATE: This job will be open until filled, with the first review of applications on Wednesday, January 7. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
Medical Assistant (As-Needed / PRN) Wayne Community Health Centers (Rural Health Clinic)
Location: Wayne Community Health Centers (Rural Health Clinic) Position Type: As-Needed / PRN Position Summary: Wayne Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant (PRN) to support our clinic provider team on an asneeded basis. The Medical Assistant works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to deliver high-quality primary healthcare services. This role includes limited direct patient care, clinical support, laboratory procedures, and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced rural healthcare setting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patient Relations • Prepare patients for examinations, including obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and chief complaint. • Update and reconcile patient health histories at each visit, including medications, allergies, medical/surgical history, family and social history. • Maintain patient comfort and provide clear communication throughout the visit. • Ensure efficient patient flow throughout the clinic. Clinical Support • Assist providers with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. • Administer medications and vaccines per standing orders and current guidelines. • Conduct routine screenings (vision, hearing, blood pressure, etc.). • Collect and process specimens and perform in-house laboratory testing in a moderately complex lab. • Prepare specimens for outside laboratory testing and document results accurately. • Assist with in-house X-rays as directed. • Perform quality control, proficiency testing, and equipment maintenance in compliance with OSHA, CLIA, CQI, and infection control standards. • Maintain and process instruments for minor surgical procedures. • Monitor inventory and ensure laboratory and clinical supplies are stocked and viable. Administrative Duties • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the clinic’s EMR. • Manage incoming and outgoing patient communications, including phone messages, referrals, and test results. • Enter clinical and administrative data efficiently and accurately. • Support streamlined clinic operations and patient scheduling flow. Team Support & Performance Improvement • Collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and clinic leadership. • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Nursing Director. Safety & Infection Control • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment. • Adhere to infection control standards and proper use of PPE. • Follow all safety protocols to ensure patient and staff well-being. Qualifications • High school diploma or higher. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. (can be obtained after hire) • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. • Demonstrated compassion and professionalism when interacting with patients and providers. Preferred (Not Required) Due to our rural location, Wayne Community Health Centers encourages staff to pursue additional training such as: • Certified Medical Assistant (training provided) • ACLS • PALS • Emergency/code response training (Training is encouraged but not required at the time of hire.) Compensation Salary: Competitive; based on experience and qualifications Schedule: As-needed / PRN, hours vary based on clinic needs
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