Due to rapidly increasing fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management has implemented fire restrictions beginning June 4 on all BLM-managed lands in the BLM West Desert District. Fire restrictions apply to Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, and Weber counties in Utah.
From June 4 until rescinded, the fire prevention order prohibits: The use of any steel component ammunition of any caliber.
• The use of any steel component target.
• The use of any sky lanterns, Chinese lanterns, fire balloons, acetylene balloons, or similar device.
• The use of any Off-
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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
Let’s keep connecting Wayne & Garfield counties!
Donate now @ insiderutah.com to our neighborhood fundraising campaign and help us raise $3,000 by June 30 Your donation will go towards keeping our reporting capacity strong and ensuring we can continue to provide the only dedicated news resource for our rural communities.
by Kathryn Chamberlain
GARFIELD CO.Garfield County began chip sealing the first ten miles of Hole-in-the-Rock Road in May, reigniting long-running debates in Escalante
Clean-Up Day
May 16, 2026.
TEASDALE - The Teasdale Town and Park Clean-Up Day was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The Teasdale Park Committee extends sincere thanks to all the wonderful, dedicated, and enthusiastic volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to participate. Volunteers of all ages worked hard throughout the morning by walking roads to collect trash, inspecting the park for lit-
ter, refreshing playground wood chips, relocating two frisbee golf cages, watering trees, and, under the guidance of Sandy Borthwick, removing invasive weeds. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, the Teasdale Park looks beautiful.
A community dumpster was once again provided for local clean-up efforts. Special thanks go to
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and surrounding communities over tourism, access and the future of the iconic backcountry route. For some residents, the project is a long-overdue
BLM Approves 15 kV Transmission Line for Goblin Valley State Park
PRICE - The Bureau of Land Management approved a 15 kilovolt distribution line to deliver reliable electrical service across nearly seventeen miles to Goblin Valley State Park. This will help meet growing electrical needs at the park, where increasing visitation and campground expansion have exceeded the capabilities of existing generator-based power.
With this approval, the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management may construct a series of wooden poles reaching about thirty feet above the ground and averaging three hundred feet between poles. The route
safety and infrastructure improvement along one of the monument’s busiest access routes. Others see it as the beginning of a gradual shift away from the rugged
conditions that have long defined Hole-in-the-Rock Road and limited how
by Kathryn Chamberlain
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WAYNE CO. - In the June 1 Wayne County Commission meeting, Brock Jackson with R6 Regional Council provided an update on a nuclear energy education event planned for June 27 in Bicknell. The free community event is part of a statewide outreach effort by the Utah Office of Energy Development and will feature presentations on economic opportunities, small modular nuclear reactors, nuclear safety and issues related to downwinders and radioactive waste. Organizers also plan to offer food, games, door prizes and a fried mini donut truck to encourage participation. The event will be held in conjunction with Bicknell's Bowns Point community celebration, which includes an Wayne Commission Cont'd on B2
ESCALANTE - Few events foster deep humility, local pride, appreciation for forefathers, and a commitment to building a strong future like a heritage festival. In the case of the Escalante Heritage and Wild Potato
Festival, it also offered great products, fun entertainment, delicious food, and inspiring presentations.
Jerry and Sherree Roundy started Escalante’s Heritage Festival decades ago, but it waned after Jerry’s
in
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during
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Teasdale Park volunteers (from left to right) Finley Brinkerhoff, Kristina Brinkerhoff, Ella Brinkerhoff and Anders Brinkerhoff work on the playground. The Teasdale Town and Park Clean-Up Day was held on Saturday,
death. Bruce Pavlik reignited interest
the ancient Anasazi potato through his and Lisbeth Louderback’s research at the U of U and
Garfield
and
Wayne Teens: Enter This Contest to Share Your Thoughts About Utah's History and America's Future
We are seeking stories from high school students to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by Salt
WAYNE / GAR-
FIELD
COS. - Utah holds a unique place in the country’s history—it is a crossroads for different communities that have shaped the western United States. And we want to explore that history through the voices of the next generation of Utah’s leaders.
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, The Insider and The Salt Lake Tribune are launching a contest for Utah teens to share stories that explore Utah’s unique histories—and how these stories influence their hopes, concerns, and vision for the country’s future.
We are seeking personal written essays, photos or short videos from high school students from every county in Utah.
Tribune journalists will mentor chosen students who submit essays and photos. Contest partner Spy Hop, the nonprofit that provides digital media programs to Utah youth, will mentor teens submitting video work.
We will publish the winning stories on The Insider and Tribune platforms and in partner publications around the state. Winners will also receive a $100 prize.
The American Journalism Project is supporting this work with a grant that enables our focus on the 250th anniversary.
We are seeking submissions that reflect the many histories that make up Utah, including tribal
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nations within the state; the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pioneers; mining, ranching, farming and immigrant communities; and neighborhoods across Utah.
Teens could consider answering any one of the following questions:
• When is a time you felt like a pioneer in your own life, and how does that connect with Utah’s past and your future?
• What lessons from Utah’s past should guide yours and the country’s future?
• What parts of Utah’s history are overlooked or misunderstood, and why?
How are you carrying Utah’s history forward—or challenging it?
How do stories from past generations influence the way you see America today?
• Who are the pioneers in your life today—the people building, creating, leading, or changing something for others?
The work should be personal. Everyone has an opinion. Think of topics on which you are uniquely qualified to speak on. The answers should connect to Utah’s past and America’s future. Make sure the audience of your essay, photos or video will understand your position immediately.
Whether your story is about family, land, culture, religion, migration, protest, or belonging, we want to hear from you.
How to participate:
Submit a draft of your essay, photo(s) or video by June 30, midnight MST, through this form.
We will contact students whose work fits our guidelines and will schedule time this summer to mentor teens and get their work ready for publication.
Chosen students will receive $100 and their work will be published on Tribune platforms, by partner newsrooms and partners, by October.
Questions? Reach out to Tribune director of collaboratives Heather May, at hmay@sltrib.com.
Submission guide-
lines:
Submissions should:
Reflect authentic personal or community experiences
Connect in some way to Utah, its people, or its histories.
Be appropriate for public exhibition and educational audiences.
Submissions may not contain:
• Graphic violence
Explicit sexual content Plagiarized material
• Copyrighted material used without permission Essays:
650 words or less.
Must be original, firstperson storytelling. AI generated essays are not allowed.
English submissions are encouraged; bilingual or multilingual submissions are welcome with an English translation attached if possible.
Photos:
Up to 10 photos. Must include captions and up to a 250-word explanation of the work.
Images must be original and taken by the participant.
Minor editing, such as cropping and toning, is permitted.
• AI-generated or substantially AI-altered images are not allowed.
• Submit as jpg or png.
Short videos:
For the June 30 deadline, you can submit a onepage outline with an image or two that explains your vision. Include a resume or explanation of your video skills.
Final short video submission rules:
• Three minutes or less for vertical videos.
Must include original narration, interviews, or storytelling elements.
Participants must secure permission from anyone appearing on camera. Music and media must be original, licensed, or copyright-free.
Submit as a .MOV or .MP4 file. Cannot be submitted via YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo or other video players.
Scan the QR code below to enter the contest:
SkyWatcher Leo T
SPOC, SLAS, and SkyWatcher Leo T Host Star Party at Stansbury Park, June 20
by Leonard Thomas
NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
NASA’s Perseverance looks down at a rocky outcrop nicknamed “Arathusa” and then appears to look into the camera in this animated selfie, which is composed of sixty-one images taken March 11, 2026, during the rover’s deepest push west beyond Jezero Crater.
SPACE - As we jump head over heels and into June, the weather is beginning to get warmer, so we look for the breeze in the shade down by the river or lakes and keep cool as we embrace the warming sun, as well.
In the dusk the other night, Skywatcher Tingle and myself were lucky to host an impromptu star party on and off our back porch facing west. Kristina, Ben and their dog, Beau, saw my burgundy telescope on the porch as I was calibrating the sighting scope and came up to greet us and ask what we were looking at. At the time, it was just a beautiful blue dusk. Then, Jeff,
Serah and their kids, Vivian and Arty.
First, Venus popped out, and then Jupiter. As the sky darkened, we could see more pop out, and we had a little high cloudiness swim over, and we were only able to make out one moon of Jupiter. We had a great time looking at that and at the sky opening up around us. Thanks for the neighborhood star party. We’ll do it again and see all four of the Galilean moons.
Speaking of star parties, join us at the Stansbury Park Observatory Complex near Tooele on the 20th of June, a Saturday, as SPOC, the SLAS and Skywatcher Leo T host a grand star party just off the coast of an amaz-
ing waterway teaming with shore and migratory birds to marvel at in the reeds. There will be amazing telescopes run by entertaining astronomers from SLAS. We'll look at everything from the planets to deep space objects, so put it on your calendar.
You can visit the Skywatcher Leo T Facebook page to listen to the full podcast.
Leonard Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Broadcasting and worked as a park ranger as a star guide at Capitol Reef National Park. He is a resident of Torrey, Utah, and is the creator of the podcast SkyWatcher Leo T, which is available to listen to on Spotify.
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The Town of Hatch would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the many individuals and businesses who assisted our community during the recent water contamination incident. Your support, hard work, and generosity were greatly appreciated and played an important role in helping us through this situation.
We would like to thank SC Broadband for providing the equipment needed to clear the water lines leading to our valves, as well as their employees, Justin Porter, Shiloh Richards, and Trevor Pierson, whose hard work and dedication were instrumental in cleaning the valves. We also extend
Thank You
a special thank you to Tony Dinges for coordinating these efforts on behalf of the Town.
We are grateful to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office for supplying drinking water to residents during the emergency, and to Chad Justus for managing the emergency alert system and helping keep our community informed.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Joe's Main Street Market for their generous donation of bottled water for our residents. We would also like to recognize the Rural Water Association of Utah and employees Jake Wood and Nate Langston for their expertise, guidance, and assistance
throughout the incident.
The Town deeply appreciates the cooperation, generosity, and community spirit shown by everyone involved. Your willingness to step in and help made a meaningful difference for our residents.
Town of Hatch
Dan Gardner for Utah House District 69
Wills, Trusts, and More
Inheriting Retirement Accounts
Retirement accounts, such as IRAs, Keoghs, 401(k)s and 403(b)s, present special estate planning concerns.
Many tax issues must be addressed when planning for the lifetime distribution of retirement accounts to an owner as well as the balances remaining upon an account owner’s death. The IRS has provided many rules and guidelines related to these retirement accounts both during an owner’s life and upon his or her death. Specifically, proceeds from traditional retirement accounts (generally retirement accounts other than Roth IRAs) are subject to income tax the year they are received. Therefore, account owners, and those who may inherit accounts, generally want to keep distributions to a minimum to reduce taxes provided there is not an immediate need for the assets.
Many individuals reach retirement and discover they do not need to rely on their retirement accounts to supplement their
by Jeffery J. McKenna
income. In these situations, they often wish to defer distributions for as long as possible and allow the assets to continue growing on a tax-deferred basis.
Based on the current law, an individual can defer taking proceeds out of most retirement accounts up to age 73 (there is no mandatory withdrawal for Roth IRAs). However, at age 73, an individual must begin taking his or her required minimum distributions.
One important estate planning decision is determining who should be named as the beneficiary of the retirement account upon the owner’s death.
Often, if an individual is married, the spouse is the best choice for the beneficiary. If a spouse is named as beneficiary, the spouse can convert the retirement account to his or her own IRA. This allows the spouse to continue to defer distribution of the proceeds based on the spouse’s life expectancy.
However, in situations of very large estates where the spouse would have sufficient assets without the retirement account, the children or grandchildren may be the best beneficiary choice.
Additionally, owners of qualified retirement accounts that desire to leave an inheritance to one or more charitable institutions, should use retirement funds to make the charitable bequest(s). Because these funds would be subject to income taxes if inherited by children or grandchildren, the retirement accounts should be the source of funds used for charitable giving because the charities will pay NO tax.
These are only a few of the issues associated with retirement accounts in estate planning. Beneficiary designations and distribution strategies should be carefully reviewed as part of a comprehensive estate plan.
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.
country roads
by Lynn Griffin
tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!
Bad Day
There was this guy at a bar, just looking at his drink. He stays like that for a half hour. Then a big trouble making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the guy, and just drinks it all down. The poor man starts crying.
The truck driver says, "Come on man, I was just joking. Here, I'll buy you another drink. I just can't stand to see a man cry."
"No, it's not that," the man replies, wiping his tears, "This day is the worst of my life. First, I oversleep, and I go in late to my office. My outraged boss fires me. When I leave the building to go to my car, I find out it was stolen. The police say they can do nothing. I get a cab to go home, and when I get out, I remember I left my wallet. The cab driver just drives away. I go inside my house where I find my wife with the gardener. I leave my home, come to this bar, and just when I was thinking about putting an end to my life, you show up and drink my poison."
True Story
This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things. He immediately phoned the police, who asked, "Is someone in your house?" and George said, "No," and explained the situation. Then they explained that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be there when available. George said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again. "Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them all." Then he hung up. Within five minutes three squad cars, an Armed Response unit, and an ambulance showed up. Of course, the police caught the burglars red-handed. One of the policemen said to George, "I thought you said that you'd shot them!" George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"
THEME: TV Dads
ACROSS
1. Calculus, e.g.
5. Emerald ____ borer
8. Web journal
12. Eurozone money
13. Ginger beer cocktail
14. Overabundance, pl.
15. *Mike Brady's sons in "The Brady Bunch"
16. Taylor Swift's sixth tour, with The 17. Bob Marley, spiritually speaking
18. *Howard Cunningham's TV show
20. Answer from a tunnel
21. Calms
22. Albanian currency
23. House that's mostly gable
26. Smallest
30. Ante-
31. Magi's gift, pl.
34. Of a particular kind
35. Like Scotch whisky, flavor-wise
37. "____ the land of the free..."
38. *Fred MacMurray in "My ____ Sons"
39. Nessie's hangout
40. Passport-giving organization, e.g.
42. A Beatle bride
43. Give right or privilege
45. 3.26 light-years
47. Sun, in Spain
London native, e.g.
*Danny Tanner's show
Yesterday, I accidentally swallowed some food coloring.
The doctor says I'm okay, but I feel like I've dyed a little inside.
Goodness gracious!
Yearnings
Obituaries
James Edward Connelly
TORREY - James Edward Connelly, 73, passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2026, in his beloved state of Utah, surrounded by "Red Rock Blue Sky."
Born on Monday, January 5th, 1953, in New Rochelle, Jim began his adventure-filled life following a very unique calling. At 18, he hitchhiked across countries and continents, collecting stories instead of possessions and friendships instead of traditional wealth. Wherever he went, strangers became companions, and companions became family. By the end of his journeys, he had friends scattered around the earth and enough stories for a thousand lifetimes.
To know him was to witness a man with profound faith in earth and humanity. He saw the sacred in people, in animals, and in the Earth itself. His life was an act of service.
There was a stoicism to him, a quiet strength that carried him through life's hardships. Yet beneath that strength was the soul of a storyteller. Like an Irish bard of old, he gathered people wherever he went.
More than anything, he taught through example. He showed that a meaningful life is not measured by titles, wealth, or status, but by generosity, courage, curiosity, and compassion. He taught that the world is vast, beautiful, and worthy of exploration.
His greatest legacy remains in the hearts of those he met along the way. The countless lives he touched stand as proof that a person does not need to change the whole world to leave it better than they found it.
He leaves behind a loving family, countless friends around the world, an epic reading/music list, and, most importantly, a list of hikes.
"He was a true lover of beauty, goodness, and truth. He found meaning and insight through his treks in the natural world. He died a kind, wise, and courageous man." —Ty, his final guardian angel.
Cremation Services will be held in the Magleby Mortuary and Cremation Center. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti
An online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com
It is hard to believe that spring is almost over, because it was actually more like summer. We had the warmest winter on record, and I bet spring will follow in its footsteps. I had an appointment at the University of Utah Hospital, and, boy, is it big. You could really get lost. The good news is that they have a whole lot of information people. I got out at 3:00, and the freeway was already backing up; it took us an hour to get to Provo.
By now, you should have received your mailin ballot. The important part is that you get to vote for a new county commissioner.
The Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival is finally here, starting off tonight with Chocolate Fest, and it will be held at the middle school. With chocolate goodies and some really great entertainment, it will be a fun night. After 30 years of being in the Quilt Walk Play, I will finally get to have some chocolate. On Thursday, it will be the start of the quilt classes, and they will be better than ever. Quilting changes all of the time, and there are always new
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ways of making them. In the old days, they were hand stitched and took months to complete. In the evening, there will be a dinner theater at the Panguitch Social Hall. The dinner play will be $25.00, and for just the show, it will be $10.00. It will be different this year, in order to coincide with our country's 250th birthday. The play, as well as the quilting classes, will run through Saturday. On Friday afternoon, it will be the old home tours, and they will run from 3:00 to 6:00. Come out and see how the old homes were built.
On Saturday morning, it will be the Lions Club breakfast at the Zions Bank drive-thru. The Lions Club started serving breakfast at the Panguitch Quilt Walk after its first year. All proceeds will be returned to Panguitch for whatever is needed. There will be bacon, eggs, sausage, and pancakes and all the fixings, and all for the low price of $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids five to ten, kids four and under eat free. Breakfast will start at 7:30 and run until 10:00.
Summer is just starting, and up next is a really big event: the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally. It will be on the last weekend of June. It will begin with balloons rising on Thursday morning and run through Saturday evening, when they have the balloon lighting. There will be a complete shutdown of Main and Center streets. There will be plenty of entertainment on different parts of Main Street. Behind the bank will be a lot of food booths and clothing sales. The Lions Club will also have a Saturday morning breakfast at the bank. For the first eighteen years, the balloon lighting was a given, but then came along the wind, and a few of the lightings were cancelled. However, there wasn’t much wind, and many of the balloons did their thing and were really great last year. Some of the families in town use this weekend for family reunions, and the Class of 2006 from Panguitch is having their 20th reunion. Oh, where did the time go?
The following week will be the 4th of July, and with that comes parades,
fireworks and another Lions Clubs breakfast. This year, I was told that they are going to have a bigger parade, so stay tuned to find out.
Utah is not the only state that is having trouble with the drought. The most celebrated restaurants in Texas are struggling to remain open as beef prices rise. Drought, labor shortages and dwindling ranchland have reduced the nation’s cattle herd to its smallest in seventy-five years. When the president gave Argentina $25 billion dollars, it was supposedly going to give us that much in beef.
The president met with ranchers in Wisconsin and told them that fertilizer cost was going to come down, but farms fertilize in the spring, and the companies that supply them have had to pay the higher cost already. So, lowering the cost is way too late. Boy, we have had wonderful weather for working outside. However, the wind is supposed to keep blowing at least till Thursday. Mack O.
Festival: Few events foster deep humility, local pride, appreciation for forefathers, and a commitment to building a strong future like a heritage festival. In the case of the Escalante Heritage and Wild Potato Festival, it also offered great products, fun entertainment, delicious food, and inspiring presentations.
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Red Butte Gardens. They launched the Wild Potato Festival in 2021.
Two years ago, Karen Munson and Melyssa Holbrook took the reins and expanded outreach to neighboring counties, adding historical presentations and the Quilts of Valor. All heritage committee members went above and beyond expectations to deliver.
From a tasty breakfast, a flag (rug) raising re-enactment, a horse and tractor
parade, a rebuilt motorcycle honoring the Desert Doc, drum circles, mule rides, a dunk tank, live music, to Navajo dancers, the weekend was amazing. Two popular events, the Quilts of Valor and the historical talks, will continue as separate calendar items, independent of the festival.
The Quilts of Valor is an organization established to honor veterans who served in any conflict. The local chapter began giving quilts last year and awarded another eleven this year. It was touching to see these
deserving men and women walking around with the quilts draped around their shoulders, wiping away tears. This healing celebration is a much-needed thank you to those who have previously felt unworthy and unappreciated. Going forward, the Quilts of Valor presentations will take place on Armed Forces Day, which is the third Saturday in May.
Historic presentations were a big hit again this year. Breck Crystal carried mail on the old mail trail from Boulder to Escalante and delivered it during his talk. Quinn Griffin entertained with cowboy stories; Evelyn Corning and her sisters explained what it was like to run the town’s phone system from their home, from emergencies to humor; and Brent Griffin explained Main Street storefronts and how they have changed over the years.
Larry Barnes told about the historic district in town and educated listeners on Father Escalante, after whom our town is named, and Stephen Steed told the history of the many sawmills that fed the town’s economy over the years. These informative and inspiring talks will begin as a Second Saturday series starting on September 12. The first one will be given by Crocket Dumas and Bill Betenson about Butch Cassidy, Bill’s uncle. Bill has written a book which will be available at the Escalante Showhouse that night. We want to thank everyone who supported the festival this year. It provided great opportunities for bonding, reflection, and a renewed commitment to honor what has been handed down to us through time.
—Escalante Heritage and Wild Potato Festival
Courtesy Karen Munson
The Horse and Tractor Parade on Saturday, May 30, during the 2026 Escalante Heritage and Wild Potato Festival.
Dining Guide
Schools and Sports
Wayne High School Softball Holds Awards Dinner, Celebrating Each Player for Successful Season and Third Place Win at State
WAYNE CO. - The Wayne High School (WHS) Badgers softball team held its awards dinner Tuesday, May 27, following a successful season in which the team won twenty-two regular-season games and finished third at the state tournament.
Each player was recognized for her contributions to the team throughout the season.
Senior Oakley Brian, daughter of Tom and Cathy Brian of Loa, was honored for her dedication as a four-year starter who made significant contributions to the program each season. Brian posted a .382 batting average and a .719 fielding percentage. Her season statistics included thirty RBIs, three home runs, forty runs scored, twenty-nine hits, eight doubles and twentyeight stolen bases. She will leave in October to serve in the England Manchester Mission.
Sophomore Jenna Erickson, daughter of Wesley and Pam Erickson of Loa, received the Most Valuable Player award. Erickson posted a .481 batting average and a .951 fielding percentage. Her season statistics included forty-nine RBIs, five home runs, a .889 slugging percentage, a .628 on-base percentage, forty-seven runs scored, thirty-nine hits, ten doubles, four triples and fifteen stolen bases.
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Wayne High School Softball team members (Back row
to right) Cassie Rees, Sophee
(Front row
to
brecht, and Lyndee Jones. The Wayne High
team held its awards dinner Tuesday, May 27, following a successful season in which the team won twenty-two regular-season games and finished third at the state tournament. Each player received recognition for her unique contributions to the Badgers' successful season, including leadership, sportsmanship, dedication, improvement, teamwork, and on-field performance. (Right) Alania Grundy, Wayne High School Softball team Rookie of the Year.
Sophomore Ava Snedeger, daughter of Zachary and Katie Snedeger of Loa, earned Offensive Player of the Year honors. Snedeger finished the season with a .458 batting average and a .881 fielding percentage. She recorded twenty-five RBIs, four home runs, a .628 on-base percentage, sixty-two runs scored— ranking fifth in the state — along with thirty-eight hits, eleven doubles, four triples and fifty-nine stolen bases, which ranked first in the state.
Junior Rylan Taylor, daughter of Boone and Margie Taylor of Bicknell, received the Defensive Player of the Year award. Taylor compiled a .442 batting average and a .721 fielding percentage, while adding twenty-three RBIs, two home runs, a .701 slugging percentage, twenty-four runs scored,
Receiving top honors at the Wayne High School softball awards dinner were (from left to right) senior Oakley Brian; sophomore Jenna Erickson, Most Valuable Player; junior Rylan Taylor, Defensive Player of the Year; and sophomore Ava Snedeger, Offensive Player of the Year. The Wayne High School Badgers softball team held its awards dinner Tuesday, May 27, following a successful season in which the team won twenty-two regular-season games and finished third at the state tournament. Each player received recognition for her unique contributions to the Badgers' successful season, including leadership, sportsmanship, dedication, improvement, teamwork, and on-field performance.
thirty-four hits, eight doubles, three triples and seven stolen bases. In the pitching circle, she posted a 3.94 ERA with one hundred and forty-nine strikeouts, ranking fifteenth in the state, and earned thirteen wins.
Freshman Alania Grundy, daughter of Alan
and Lacie Grundy of Loa, received the Rookie of the Year award. Grundy posted a .389 batting average and a .877 fielding percentage while recording fifty runs scored, thirty-seven hits, twenty-six RBIs, nine doubles and twenty-one stolen bases. In the circle, she added fifty-eight strikeouts and earned nine wins.
Players receiving awards for their contributions to the team included Ansley Brown, daughter of Jeffrey and Amanda Brown; Brenda Harris and manager Kaelyn Harris, daughters of Jimmy and Nadia Harris; Cassie Rees, daughter of Brigg and Trish Rees; Kemrie Brown, daughter of James and Nichole Brown; Kenna Albrecht, daughter of Taylor and Kelsey Albrecht; Lyndee Jones, daughter of Jake and Brandi Jones; Maddison Nelson and Ashlyn Nelson, daughters of Kendall and Wendy Nelson; and Sophee Torgersen, daughter of Kyle and Heather Torgersen.
The team credited its success to the hard work and dedication of each player as they continued to develop their softball skills throughout the season.
The Wayne Badgers were coached by Head Coach Steve Nielson and assistant coaches Millie Edwards, Taylor Albrecht and Nycol Durfey.
The Wayne High School (WHS) Badgers softball team held its awards dinner Tuesday, May 27, following a successful season in which the team won twenty-two regular-season games and finished third at the state tournament. Each player received recognition for her unique contributions to the Badgers' successful season, including leadership, sportsmanship, dedication, improvement, teamwork, and on-field performance. Brenda Harris received an award for her contributions to the WHS softball team, while seventh-grader Kaelyn Harris earned the Team MVP Manager Award for her dedication and assistance in the dugout throughout the season.
Cure for a Boring Summer: “Hidden Gems” Adventure Guides
UTAH - Families, couples, and individuals looking for meaningful ways to connect and have fun can explore dozens of free activity
guides through Utah State University Extension’s award-winning “Hidden Gems” adventure guide program. Each guide includes research-based
by Dennis Hinkamp | Utah State University Extension
relationship and socialemotional learning activities designed to strengthen communication, trust, and family connections.
According to Naomi Brower, USU Extension professor and project lead, spending intentional time together helps strengthen families and supports positive youth development.
“Research shows that children who spend quality time with family often experience better academic outcomes and fewer behavioral problems,” she said. “The purpose of these guides is to strengthen family and relationship connections through having fun together.”
The Hidden Gems Adventure Guides offer inexpensive, engaging experiences families can enjoy at home, outdoors, or in their communities. The guides also include activities for couples and individuals that are focused on emotional wellness and healthy relationships.
Brower said each guide is designed as a one-hour activity that focuses on specific life skills or social-emotional concepts such as communication, creativity, confidence, mindfulness, healthy choices, trust, and problem-solving.
Examples of activities include scavenger hunts, baking projects,
science-themed games, neighborhood adventures, hiking experiences, family history activities, and relationship-building date ideas. Specific titles include Amazing Astronauts , Pirate Palooza , Money Talks , Superhero Training , and Baking Connection , among others. The Hidden Gems program has earned multiple awards, including the 2025 Florence Hall Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, the 2024 Best of State Award for curriculum development, and the 2024 Innovative Program Award from the Utah As -
sociation of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals.
In addition to family-focused guides, Brower said Extension’s “Living Your Best Life” series encourages single adults to explore local destinations while reflecting on personal growth, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing. Several locations include the Wind Caves in Logan Canyon, Ogden Botanical Gardens, the USU Sculpture Walk, and others. Hidden Gems Adventure Guides are free for download at https:// extension.usu.edu/relationships/hiddengems/.
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Torgerse, Ansley Brown, Maddison Nelson,
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right) Kemrie Brown, Ashlyn Nelson, Kenna Al-
School Badgers softball
Photos Courtesy Sylvia Nielson
Courtesy Sylvia Nielson
Courtesy Sylvia Nielson
Courtesy Utah State University Extension
Families, couples, and individuals looking for meaningful ways to connect and have fun can explore dozens of free activity guides through Utah State University Extension’s award-winning “Hidden Gems” adventure guide program.
Clean-Up Day: The Teasdale Park Committee extends sincere thanks to all the wonderful, dedicated, and enthusiastic volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to participate.
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Scott Chesnut and Wayne County for making this possible.
Following the morning’s work, volunteers and community members gathered for a complimentary lunch. Beth Peisner of Garden Patch Pizza generously served delicious pizza, while many neighbors contributed delightful salads and delectable desserts to share. It was heartwarming to see so many members of the community enjoying fellowship, stories, and time together.
The Teasdale Park has existed for more than twenty years, and during the
gathering, early photos of the community working to create the park were shared from a book compiled by Kay and Lisa Allen. More recent photos, taken by Barb Walkush, were also enjoyed by attendees.
The Teasdale Park Committee is deeply grateful to all the community members who have served, supported, and contributed to the creation and continued care of Teasdale Park over the years. So many people have helped, both in the past and again this year, that it is impossible to name them all individually. To each of you, thank you for your faith in the Teasdale community and for your donations, hard work, and
support in creating a place for everyone to enjoy. The 2026 Teasdale Park Committee members include Kristina Brinkerhoff, April Morrison, Dana Henshaw, Derek Daley, Canyon Daley (student representative), Gary Pankow, and Barb Walkush, along with retiring members Nancy Saign and Zinnia Saign (student representative). To learn more about the Teasdale Park, to make a donation, or to enjoy historical photos, please visit our website at teasdalecommunitypark.org. To contact us, please email teasdalepark@gmail.com. —Teasdale Park Committee
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extends nearly eleven miles along the east side of State Route 24 north from the Hanksville Airport then six miles along the north side of Molly’s Castle Road to the park.
Following construc-
Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact BLM Planning & Environmental Coordinator Daniel Kauffman at dkauffman@blm. gov or 435-781-4425. —Bureau of Land Management
Transmission Line: The Bureau of Land Management approved a 15 kilovolt distribution line to deliver reliable electrical service across nearly seventeen miles to Goblin Valley State Park. This will help meet growing electrical needs at the park, where increasing visitation and campground expansion have exceeded the capabilities of existing generator-based power. tion of the new power line, Emery Telcom plans to use the poles to install a telecommunications fiber-optic cable as well. This upgrade would improve bandwidth, update services, and provide highspeed internet to support park operations and enhance visitor experience.
Wayne Commission: An update on a nuclear energy education event planned for June 27 in Bicknell, approval of the hire of Angelina Guerra as a part-time EMT, updating Wayne County's land use and subdivision ordinances, and approval of Resolution 2026-03 establishing seasonal operating hours for the Wayne County landfill discussed.
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ATV ride, historical program, free dinner, live music and family activities.
Commissioners also approved the hire of Angelina Guerra as a part-time EMT. Officials said Guerra has volunteered with Wayne County EMS for the past year
A significant portion of the meeting focused on updating Wayne County's land use and subdivision ordinances. County officials approved an agreement with Sunrise Professional Services to complete the project using remaining grant funding that expires in August. Wayne County
Clerk Felicia Snow said the county has spent several years working through updates to its land use code but previous efforts stalled before completion.
“It's a huge undertaking,” Snow said. “We have some good ordinances. We just need some amendments.” Snow and Wayne County Attorney Michael Winn said priority areas include resort recreation developments, code enforcement and subdivision regulations. The updated ordinances will still require public hearings before final adoption.
The commission also approved Resolution 2026-03 establishing seasonal operating hours for the Wayne County landfill. Under the resolution, summer hours will run from April 15 through Oct. 14 and will include Monday and Saturday hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and extended evening hours from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Winter hours will begin Oct. 15.
Commissioners approved payment of vouchers before adjourning. A planned closed session for personnel matters was ultimately not held. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.
Fire Restrictions:
Due to rapidly increasing fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management has implemented fire restrictions beginning June 4 on all BLM-managed lands in the BLM West Desert District.
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Highway Vehicle that is not equipped with a properly installed and maintained spark arrestor. Spark arresters shall meet the 80 percent efficiency level standard when determined by the appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers recommended practices J335 and J350. Refer to Title 43 CFR §8343.1.
The BLM asks target shooters to know their ammunition before visiting public lands. Ammunition packaging may not indicate the presence of steel in the bullet, especially in military surplus and foreign-made ammunition. To determine whether a bullet contains steel, test with a magnet. Orange or red painted tips may indicate tracer ammunition which can ignite flammable substances, such as dry grass, upon contact.
BLM statewide fire prevention order UT91425-001 prohibits fireworks, explosives of any kind, and tracer and incendiary ammunition year-round.
To prevent a wildfire, the public should: Fully extinguish campfires and avoid building fires when winds are fifteen mph or higher. Avoid target shooting in hot, dry and windy
conditions.
• Choose a target shooting backstop free of rocks and dry grass—any bullet hitting rocks can create a spark. Avoid cutting, welding or grinding of metal in areas of dry vegetation. Keep trailer chains lifted above the ground— dragging chains can create sparks.
• Avoid parking a hot vehicle over dry grass.
• Maintain tires, wheels and bearing on trailers to prevent mechanical failure.
• Check off-highway vehicle exhaust system yearly to ensure the spark arrester is mounted securely and is qualified.
• Fully extinguish and properly dispose of cigarettes.
BLM prevention orders are available at Utah - Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Management (blm. gov) and on utahfireinfo. gov. The public is reminded to use caution to prevent wildfires when visiting public lands. Please be prepared with water, a shovel and a fire extinguisher handy during the dry summer months. In the event of a fire, call 911 immediately.
For more details on the prevention order, contact the BLM Salt Lake Field Office at 8013208300.
—Bureau of Land Management
Hole-in-the-Rock: A common joke with people is that you would go down Hole-in-the-Rock with an F-150 and come back with an F-75. At the same time, we were spending around $150,000 a year in grading and maintenance costs just for it to be called the worst road in Garfield County.
—Dave Dodds, Garfield County Public Works Director
Garfield County began chip sealing the first ten miles of Hole-in-the-Rock Road in May, reigniting longrunning debates in Escalante and surrounding communities over tourism, access and the future of the iconic backcountry route. Garfield County Public Works Director Dave Dodds said the decision to move forward with chip sealing was driven by “the practical realities of maintaining one of the most heavily traveled access routes within the monument.” Dodds said traffic counts during tourist season average roughly 600 vehicle passes per day, with weekends climbing as high as 1,500 vehicles near Devils Garden and Dry Fork. The project has triggered an ongoing lawsuit from the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, which argues Garfield County exceeded its authority by widening and chip sealing portions of Hole-inthe-Rock Road without proper consultation with the Bureau of Land Management.
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many people were willing to travel it.
The project has triggered an ongoing lawsuit from the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, which argues Garfield County exceeded its authority by
widening and chip sealing portions of Hole-in-theRock Road without proper consultation with the Bureau of Land Management.
While Garfield County holds a right-of-way for the road, the land itself remains federally managed public land.
County officials maintain the work falls within the county’s existing rightof-way authority.
Garfield County Public Works Director Dave Dodds said the decision to move forward with chip sealing was driven by “the practical realities of maintaining one of the most heavily traveled access routes within the monument.” Dodds said traffic counts during tourist season average roughly 600 vehicle passes per day, with weekends climbing as high as 1,500 vehicles near Devils Garden and Dry Fork.
“A common joke with people is that you would go down Hole-in-the-Rock with an F-150 and come back with an F-75,” Dodds wrote in an email to The Insider. “At the same time, we were spending around $150,000 a year in grading and maintenance costs just for it to be called the worst road in Garfield County.”
Dodds said the county regularly heard from travelers dealing with damaged vehicles, flat tires and lost
bumpers, while dry conditions often made grading ineffective because “without moisture the surface won’t properly compact after grading.”
Dodds pointed to Burr Trail Road, where Garfield County chip sealed a disputed seven-plus mile stretch in 2019, as an example of improved reliability without a dramatic increase in visitation.
The county plans to continue another 6.6 miles south toward the Kane County line and is currently in discussions with Kane County regarding future coordination. This additional section includes access to the popular Devils Garden, though Dodds said officials do not necessarily believe the entire 62-mile road needs to be paved.
Elaine Lott, owner of Cowboy Country Inn in Escalante, and other business owners supportive of the project say many visitors arrive excited to experience places like Devils Garden and Peek-a-Boo Gulch only to find themselves unprepared for the condition of Hole-in-the-Rock Road.
“We need tourism in our area because that is what is keeping us alive,” Lott said, adding that visitors “would prefer paying a toll and having a good road than attempting to go down the road and break down or
ruin their vehicle.”
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has long argued paving portions of Hole-in-the-Rock Road could permanently change the remote experience that has long defined the area.
The rugged conditions, the group argues, help keep the area wild by limiting traffic speeds and visitation while preserving the solitude and quiet that draw many people to the area in the first place. “To get to the more remote places of Utah, one should have to endure the path to get there,” one commenter wrote on SUWA’s Facebook page. “The path that keeps them remote.”
Others worried the project could eventually lead to paving larger portions of Hole-in-the-Rock Road. “This is their first step in paving the entire stretch of road and once they do, kiss the wild solitude of GSENM goodbye,” one commenter wrote.
Others, however, argued the road has already become one of the monument’s busiest access routes and that improving a small portion of it would do little to change visitation patterns that already exist.
Even so, feelings surrounding the project remain mixed, with some describing the chip sealing as “the end of an era,” while others called it “a nice compromise” that could make the heavily traveled section of the road more reliable without fully paving the route. The lawsuit over the project remains ongoing in federal court, but debates surrounding Hole-in-theRock Road are unlikely to disappear any time soon. While the first stretch of road is now more easily accessed and traveled, what Hole-in-the-Rock Road should ultimately become remains deeply divided, both in Escalante and across Utah’s public lands debates.
Will Hanisko
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following:
PROPOSED CHANGE: FROM RES/ AG TO RESORT RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
INTENDED USE: 3 RENTAL SUITE UNITS and 1 TRAILER RENTAL UNIT
CHANGE REQUESTED BY: ALISON BAGLEY
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING
MEETING ON:
JUNE 24, 2026 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Located at: 1209 S CLIFF HOUSE WAY TORREY UTAH 84775
LEGAL DES: being part of Parcel 02-0030-0837 / O-828-1A
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 11 & 18, 2026
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE
WAYNE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following:
PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT and VARIANCE for Separate Utilities due to Distance INTENDED USE: SMALL ACCESSORY EMPLOYEE HOUSE ON PARCEL WITH AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL HOME
CHANGE REQUESTED BY: ALISON BAGLEY
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING
MEETING ON: JUNE 24, 2026 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Located at: 1091 S CLIFF HOUSE WAY TORREY UTAH 84775
LEGAL DES: being part of Parcel 02-0030-0837 / O-828-1A
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 11 & 18, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION
The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: Garfield Township 37 South, Range 6 West SLB&M, Section 24: NE4NE4
Containing 40 acres, more or less
The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above-described acreage.
The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time:
From 8:00 A.M.
June 10, 2026
Until 5:00 P.M. July 8, 2026
TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION
102 South 200 East, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 801-538-5100
In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. The Trust Lands Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. For additional information, please contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield at (801) 538-5158.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 11 & 18, 2026 NOTICE REQUESTING PROPOSALS WAYNE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY
The County of Wayne is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study for county employees.
The selected consultant will be expected to provide, at a minimum, the following services:
1. Job Value Survey
o Review and evaluate internal job relationships and organizational structure.
o Assess position responsibilities, knowledge requirements, supervisory duties, and working conditions.
2. Job Analysis and Valuation
o Conduct position analysis through questionnaires, interviews, and/or employee focus groups.
o Evaluate and classify positions using a recognized job evaluation methodology
o Recommend appropriate job classifications and salary grade assignments.
3. Labor Market Salary Survey and Analysis
o Identify comparable public-sector and relevant private-sector employers.
o Conduct a market compensation survey.
o Analyze salary competitiveness and compensation trends.
o Provide findings and recommendations regarding market positioning.
4. Pay Plan Integration and Recommendations
o Develop a recommended salary structure and pay plan.
o Analyze salary compression, inversion, and equity issues.
o Provide recommendations for compression adjustments and implementation strategies.
o Estimate financial impacts associated with recommended adjustments.
o Present findings and recommendations to county administration and governing officials.
Proposal Requirements
Proposals should include:
Firm qualifications and relevant experience.
• Description of methodology and work plan.
• Project schedule and anticipated completion date.
References from similar governmental clients.
• Detailed fee proposal.
Submission Information
Proposal packages may be obtained from:
Felicia Snow Clerk/Auditor Wayne County 18 S Main, Loa, UT 435-836-1300 felicia@wayne.utah.gov
Proposals must be received no later than June 26.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the County
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 11 & 18, 2026
NOTICE TO CONCTRACTORS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
GARFIELD COUNTY
Garfield County is seeking qualified contractors to provide trail maintenance and restoration services on the Grand View Trail located on the Dixie National Forest, Powell Ranger District, in Garfield County, Utah.
The project will generally consist of trail tread restoration, drainage improvements, brushing, hazard tree removal, and related trail maintenance activities under the direction of the Garfield County Trails Coordinator.
Interested contractors may obtain the Request for Proposals from:
Garfield County Public Works Department
55 South Main
Panguitch, Utah 84759
Telephone: (435) 238-0935
Email: dave.dodds@garfield.utah.gov
Proposals must be submitted electronically no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026.
The County reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities.
Garfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dated this 21st day of May, 2026.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4 & 11, 2026
NOTICE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ENFORCEMENT
PANGUITCH CITY
(Pursuant to City Ordinance 12.04.150)
Panguitch City hereby provides 30-day notice to all property owners and residents to remove any unauthorized items located within the public right-of-way, in accordance with Panguitch City Ordinance 12.04.150 - Obstructions and Storage Within Public Rights-of-Way
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
Inoperable or Unregistered vehicles
Trailers, campers, or equipment not actively in use
Farm equipment, machinery, or materials
Debris, trash, or personal property
Any obstruction to travel, drainage, utilities, or emergency access
The City defines “storage” as placement of any item within the right-of-way for more than seven (7) consecutive days. Such placement is unlawful without City authorization.
Failure to remove these items within the notice period will result in enforcement action, including:
• Civil fines after fourteen (14) days of continued violation
• Removal and impound of items after thirty (30) days without further notice
• All costs for removal, storage, and disposal will be charged to the property owner
Items will be marked for removal starting on June 29, 2026.
The City may remove items immediately if they pose a threat to public safety, obstruct emergency access, or interfere with utilities.
Residents are strongly encouraged to take immediate action to avoid penalties and removal.
For questions or to make arrangements, please contact Panguitch City at (435) 676-8585.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4 & 11, 2026
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of the sale, “at the steps of 55 S Main, Panguitch, UT”, on July 15, 2026, at 11:15 am on said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed dated August 29, 2024, and executed by PromiseRock 10H LLC, a Utah limited liability company, as Trustor(s) in favor of Fountainhead Consulting, Inc. a Utah corporation as Beneficiary, covering the following real property located in Garfield County: BEGINNING AT SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 00°15'41" WEST ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE 1319.21 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°50'39" EAST ALONG THE 1/16 SECTION LINE 335.44 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF UTAH STATE HIGHWAY 12, SAID POINT BEING ON A 5829.58 FOOT NON-TANGENT RADIUS CURVE WHOSE CENTER BEARS NORTH 19°53'36" EAST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE TO THE LEFT 862.57 FEET THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 8°28'40", THENCE SOUTH 78°34'39" EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE 170.29 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 51°31'40" WEST 1693.87 FEET; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
LESS AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST 10 ACRES AS MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY.
Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property
Tax Parcel No.: 15-0075-0196
The address of the property is purported to be 1609 West Utah State Highway 12, Bryce, Utah 84764. The undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address. The current Beneficiary of the Trust Deed is Fountainhead Consulting, Inc. a Utah corporation, and the record of owners of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is reported to be Sugar Bluff, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company. Bidders must be prepared to tender to the trustee, VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, $25,000.00 at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale and deliverable to: VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, 20 North Main, Suite 300, St. George, Utah 84770. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order and made payable to VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, cash and Bank “Official Checks” are not acceptable. A trustee’s deed will be made available to the successful bidder within three business days following receipt of the bid amount. The sale is made without any warranty whatsoever, including but not limited to any warranty as to title, liens possession, taxes, encumbrances, or condition of the property. The sale is subject to a workout reinstatement, payoff, sale cancellation or postponement, incorrect bidding instructions, bankruptcy, or any other circumstance of which the trustee is unaware. In the event any of the foregoing apply, the sale will be void and the successful bidder’s funds will be returned without any liability to the trustee or beneficiary for interest or any other damages.
Notice is hereby given that Vendortrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for the purpose, and that the debt may be disputed.
VendorTrak Title Insurance Agency, LLC - 20 North Main, Suite 300 - St. George, Utah 84770 - (435) 652-5101\
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 11, 18 & 25, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET
GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Garfield County School District will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and on any amendments to the 2025-2026 budget.
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759
The hearing will be held as part of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education. All interested members of the public are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed budget.
A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review at the Garfield County School District Office during regular business hours prior to the hearing. Questions may be directed to Lane Mecham, Business Administrator, at (435) 676-1302. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 11, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF CANNONVILLE
A planning committee meeting will be held in the Town Hall, JUNE 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. to review current updates to the Town of Cannonville Zoning Ordinance. Public is welcome.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 4 & 11, 2026
OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
NOTICE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale at the main front entrance or foyer of the Sixth Judicial District Court, Garfield County, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, 84759 on June 24, 2026, at 1:30 pm prevailing Mountain Time of said day, or as may be continued in accordance with Utah Code §57-1-27, for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust, originally executed by PROMISEROCK 10H LLC, a Utah limited liability company, as to Parcel 1, and TRU NORTH HOLDINGS, LC, a Nevada limited liability company, as to Parcel 2, as trustor, in favor of SOUTHERN UTAH TITLE COMPANY as trustee, for the benefit of COLONY PARTNERS, L.L.C., a Utah limited liability company, as to an undivided 60% interest and CIEL HOLDINGS, L.L.C., a Utah limited liability company, as to an undivided 40% interest, together with any legal holder of the Note, as beneficiary, covering real property located in Garfield County, Utah, as more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto.
To be eligible to bid, prior to the start of bidding, bidders (other than beneficiary) must deliver a deposit to Steven T. Waterman, Trustee, in certified funds in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) along with an executed copy of the Bidder Contract and Registration Form (available upon request from Trustee) PRIOR to the commencement of the sale - registration opens thirty minutes in advance of sale time. Each bid is an irrevocable offer of purchase as set forth in the bidder contract. If a successful bidder fails to deliver the purchase price by 3:00 o'clock pm MT on the next business day after the sale, then the monies deposited by the successful bidder will be forfeited in favor of beneficiary in addition to all other remedies available including those set forth in Utah Code Ann.§ 57-1-27. Steven T. Waterman of Dorsey & Whitney LLP was substituted as trustee on February 10, 2026.
Dated: May 20, 2026
Steven T. Waterman, Trustee
Request Information and Bidder Contract from: Waterman.Steven@Dorsey.com AND McDermaid.Diane@Dorsey.com
EXHIBIT A PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Garfield, State of Utah, and is described as follows: Parcel 1:
The West 10 acres as measured parallel to the West line of the following described property
Beginning at the South Quarter comer of Section 2, Township 36 South, Range 4 West, of the Salt Lake Base & Meridian and running thence North 0°15'41" West along the quarter section line 1319.26 feet; thence North 89°50'39" East along the 1/16 section line 335.44 feet more or less to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of the Utah State Highway 12 said point being on a 5829.58 foot non-tangent radius curve whose center bears North 19°53'36" East; thence Southeasterly along the arc of said curve to the left 862.57 feet through a central angle of 8°28'40"; thence South 78°34'39" East along said right of way line 170.29 feet; thence South 51 °31 '40" West 1693 .87 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel 2:
Together with an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over, under and across the North 60' of following described property, as created by Warranty Deed recorded September 13, 2024, as Entry No. 287456 in Book 581 at Page 316, Official Garfield County Records:
Beginning at the South Quarter comer of Section 2, Township 36 South, Range 4 West, of the Salt Lake Base & Meridian and running thence North 0° 15 '41" West along the quarter section line 1319.26 feet; thence North 89°50'39" East along the 1/16 section line 335.44 feet more or less to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of the Utah State Highway 12, said point being on a 5829.58 foot non-tangent radius curve whose center bears North 19°53'36" East; thence Southeasterly along the arc of said curve to the left 862.57 feet through a central angle of 8°28'40"; thence South 78°34'39" East along said right of way line 170.29 feet; thence South 51 °31 '40" West 1693 .87 feet to the point of beginning.
Tax Parcel No.: 15-0075-0191
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4 & 11, 2026
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale at the main front entrance or foyer of the Sixth Judicial District Court, Garfield County, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, 84759 on June 24, 2026, at 1 :30 pm prevailing Mountain Time of said day, or as may be continued in accordance with Utah Code §57-1-27, for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust, originally executed by TRU NORTH HOLDINGS, LC, a Nevada limited liability company, as trustor, in favor of SOUTHERN UTAH TITLE COMPANY as trustee, for the benefit of COLONY PARTNERS, L.L.C., a Utah limited liability company, as to an undivided 50% interest and CIEL HOLDINGS, L.L.C., a Utah limited liability company, as to an undivided 50% interest, together with any legal holder of the Note, as beneficiary, covering real property located in Garfield County, Utah, as more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto.
To be eligible to bid, prior to the start of bidding, bidders (other than beneficiary) must deliver a deposit to Steven T. Waterman, Trustee, in certified funds in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) along with an executed copy of the Bidder Contract and Registration Form (available upon request from Trustee) PRIOR to the commencement of the sale - registration opens thirty minutes in advance of sale time. Each bid is an irrevocable offer of purchase as set forth in the bidder contract. If a successful bidder fails to deliver the purchase price by 3:00 o'clock pm MT on the next business day after the sale, then the monies deposited by the successful bidder will be forfeited in favor of beneficiary in addition to all other remedies available including those set forth in Utah Code Ann. § 57-1-27. Steven T. Waterman of Dorsey & Whitney LLP was substituted as trustee on February 10, 2026.
Dated: May 20, 2026
Steven T. Waterman, Trustee
Request Information and Bidder Contract from: Waterman.Steven@Dorsey.com AND McDermaid.Diane@Dorsey.com
EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Garfield, State of Utah, and is described as follows:
BEGINNING AT A POINT SOUTH 00°13'58" EAST 1764.81 FEET AND SOUTH 89°38'14" EAST 50.00 FEET FROM THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 89°38'14" EAST 1224.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°21 '45" EAST 355.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°38'14" WEST 1225.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°13'58" WEST 355.70 FEET TO THE POINT.
TOGETHER WITH ALL OF WATER RIGHT NO. 61-3202, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE UTAH STATE WATER ENGINEER, BEING 36.00 ACRE FEET (12.0 ACRES).
TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS, AND THE RIGHT TO USE THE WATER IN THE WATER TANK ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPRTY.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4 & 11, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF CANNONVILLE
A public budget review and resolution meeting will be held in the Town Hall, JUNE 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. to review the 2026-27 budget. Public is welcome. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 11, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESTROY SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that the Garfield County School District, Department of Special Education, intends to destroy the Individualized Education Program (IEP) records, evaluation reports, and related special education data of students who graduated, moved, or exited from special education services during or prior to the 2000 school year.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), these records are no longer needed by the school district to provide educational services to the student.
Why you should claim these records:
These personal records may be needed by the student or parents for future purposes, such as qualifying for Social Security benefits, vocational rehabilitation, college accommodations, or state services.
Who can claim these records:
• The parents of the student (if the student is under 18).
• The student (if the student is 18 years of age or older).
How to request records:
To request these records before they are destroyed, the eligible parent or adult student must contact the Special Education Department at vonnie.parkin@garfk12.org no later than July 1, 2026 required to claim records.
If no contact or request is made by the deadline, all specified records will be destroyed via secure shredding in accordance with state and federal laws. A permanent record consisting of the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, and year completed will be maintained by the district indefinitely
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4 & 11, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING AND EDUCATIONAL MEETING FOR LOA TOWN IRRIGATION USERS LOA TOWN COUNCIL
Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing and educational meeting with Fremont Irrigation regarding the Loa Town irrigation system. All Loa Town irrigation users are encouraged to attend. This meeting will focus primarily on educating the public on how the system works. There will be some limited time for public comment and questions during this meeting. The meeting will be held at the Loa Town Civic Center at 88 W. Center on Monday, June 15 at 7 pm.
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 4 & 11, 2026
FIRMS
NOTICE TO LEGAL
PUBLIC LANDS LEGAL COUNSEL RFP
BEAVER, GARFIELD, KANE, PIUTE & WAYNE COUNTIES
Garfield County, on behalf of Beaver, Garfield, Kane, Piute, and Wayne counties, is requesting proposals from qualified law firms to provide legal counsel and representation on public lands, natural resource, environmental, administrative, and related legal matters involving federal and state agencies.
Estimated available funding is $400,000
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. MDT on June 19, 2026.
For complete proposal requirements or additional information, contact: David Dodds Garfield County Public Works Director (435) 238-0935 dave.dodds@garfield.utah.gov
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 4, 11 & 18, 2026
NOTICE TO WATER USERS
The CLAIM(S) FOR DILIGENCE below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Persons challenging this CLAIM may file an action through the district court. Persons with information protesting the filing of the following claim(s) may file such statements with the State Engineer, Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, on or before Jul. 1, 2026. A $15.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR EACH SUCH PROTEST FILED. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.
WAYNE COUNTY
95-3815 (D7263): U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management propose(s) using 0.04 cfs from groundwater (13 miles NE of Hanksville) for STOCKWATERING.
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 Jul. 1, 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)
97-1465 (a54648): Lloyd A. Larson propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (Pine Creek Rd) for DOMESTIC.
EXTENSION(S)
97-2226 (a37923): Alan and Anna Scott Revocable Trust is/are filing an extension for 0.45 ac-ft. from groundwater (South of Boulder Town) for DOMESTIC.
WAYNE COUNTY
NEW APPLICATION(S)
95-5594 (A85204): School and Institutional Trust Lands Administratio propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.148 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles SW of Hanksville) for STOCKWATERING.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 4 & 11, 2026
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 JAMES W. SKIDMORE deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 263600003, Assigned: JUDGE LARSEN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARY SKIDMORE was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of JAMES W. SKIDMORE 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 15TH day of May, 2026. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4, 11 & 18, 2026
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 THOMAS J. POLING deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 263600007, Assigned: JUDGE LARSEN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HOLLY INFUSO was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of THOMAS J. POLING 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 15TH day of May, 2026. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4, 11 & 18, 2026
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At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761
Position Announcements
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org
• Head Cross Country Coach at Bryce Valley High School
• Food Service Worker at Escalante Elementary/High School
• Para-Professional at Panguitch High School
• Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers
SALARY: Please see 2025-2026 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.
Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
SENIOR CENTER MENUS
Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center
TUES June 16th Swiss Steak, Potatoes & Gravy / Roll, Sweet Corn, Green Salad Bar, Fruit in Season, Glazed Poppy Seed Bread
WED June 17th Chicken Parmesan on Noodles, Focaccia Bread, Sweet Baked Potato, Caesar Salad, Fruit in Season, Peanut Butter Cookie
THURS June 18th Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Roasted Corn, Coleslaw, Fruit Cocktail, Brownie
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666
All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu
Tues. June 16th Spaghetti, Green Salad, Breadsticks/Pears, Popcorn Ball
Wed. June 17th French Dip, French Fries/Chips, Frozen Pea Salad/Salad Bar, Applesauce/Snickerdoodle Cookie
Thurs. June 18th Chicken Hobo Dinner w/ Carrots & Potatoes, Salad Bar/Wheat Roll, Applesauce, Raspberry Bar
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 is $4.00, and under 60 is $10.00
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MEETINGS
TROPIC AA MEETING
Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion. Escalante AA Meeting
Tues. & Fri. at 6pm 190 W. Main St., Escalante
The only requirement is the desire to stop drinking.
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SERVICES
When in Need, There are Resources in Wayne & Garfield Cos. For Victims of Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Assault
Canyon Creek Services Emergency Safehouse 435-865-7443 Mobile Team 435-233-5732
New Horizons Crisis Center
145 East 100 North, Richfield Office Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Shelter is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week Phone Number 435-896-9294
Counseling Services
Central Utah Counseling Richfield Office
255 S Main Street, Richfield Office Hours 435-896-8236
24 Hour Emergency Service 877-469-2822
Southwest Behavioral Health Center
601 E Center Street, Panguitch 435-676-8176
24 Hour Emergency Service 800-574-6763
Wayne Community Health Center
128 South 300 West Bicknell, 84715 435-425-3744
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988
Internship Opportunity - County Assessor’s Office
Job Title: Data Collector
FLSA: Non-exempt Part Time: 5-8 hours per week
We are seeking a motivated and reliable person to join the County Assessor’s Office as an intern. This position offers hands-on experience in property assessment and field data collection.
Schedule: Fridays starting at 8:00 AM; hours will vary each week (ranging from a few hours up to 8 hours per day).
Position Overview:
As an intern, you will assist the County Assessor and appraisal staff in the field by gathering and verifying property data. This role is ideal for anyone interested in real estate, public service, or gaining practical outdoor work experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Accompany assessor staff to residential properties throughout the county
• Measure structures and verify building dimensions using standard tools and techniques
• Record property characteristics such as building size, layout, condition, and exterior features
• Assist with sketching basic property outlines and updating field notes
• Take photographs of properties for official records (when required)
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail while collecting data
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain professionalism when interacting with the public Qualifications:
• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow directions
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Basic math and measurement skills preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent the office professionally This internship provides a valuable opportunity to learn how property assessments are conducted and how they contribute to local government operations. Applications can be obtained at the Wayne County Courthouse in the Clerk’s Office at 18 S. Main Street in Loa. Phone (435) 836-1305 for information. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Legal Notices
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE GMH MRI ADDITION GARFIELD COUNTY
Garfield County is pleased to request a proposal to provide Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Design Services for the County MRI Addition located at the Garfield Memorial Hospital (GMH) in Panguitch, UT.
INTRODUCTION
The MRI Suite will be on the south side connected to the GMH main building and across from the Administrative building to support a new MRI unit being installed. The hospital is at 200N 400E St, Panguitch, UT 84759.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The addition will consist of approximately 600 sf for the MRI suite and 400 sf for adjacent corridor accessing the space. Access will be out the south end via a new corridor wrapped around the side of the building as well as an interior door from the side of the building in the Imaging suite. Reference drawing attached below. No demo/ remodel of existing space, nor additional parking spaces required. A new MRI unit will be installed upon completion by third party vender managed by the IH team and in coordination with the project GC. Both AE and GC must make allowances for the unit to be able to enter the new suite and be installed.
Specifications for the MIR unit requirements will be supplied.
The design will focus on providing high quality, cost-effective care through patient-centric processes and flows. All designs will employ Intermountain Health Corporate Design Guidelines.
The project scope includes construction of the new MRI suite, additional HVAC and electrical, creation of a side corridor outside existing exterior door, and finishes for the areas noted above with an estimated cost of construction noted below. Furniture will be OFOI. Infection Control barriers will be required to access the new space.
The Complete RFP is available at www.garfield.utah.gov
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 11 & 18, 2026
