The Wayne & Garfield County Insider June 4, 2026

Meet the Candidates!

Zion N.P. Reopens South Campground

SPRINGDALEZion National Park has reopened the South Campground as of Friday, May 29, with reservations required and now available through Recreation.gov.

South Campground is located near Zion’s South Entrance, within walking distance of the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, the Zion Canyon Shuttle System, and the town of Springdale. The campground is one of three developed campgrounds in the park available for reservations, including Watchman and Lava Point Campgrounds.

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PANGUITCH - Panguitch’s Liquor Store has been rebranded and is now under new ownership. Matt and Syd Lamas have launched Boots & Booze

Hosts a 'Classic Conversation' with Diena and Mike Riddle

TORREY - When Diena and Mike Riddle moved from Salt Lake City to Wayne County in 2015, they never anticipated that their newly established alpaca ranch would evolve into a thriving destination for visitors. Initially, the focus was on exploring the craft of working with alpaca fleece to create handmade products for family and friends. However, word quickly spread about the ranch, and it became a

local attraction where visitors could interact with the animals, learn about their care, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Today, June 4, at 7:00 p.m., Diena and Mike will discuss “Act Two” with Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute and an award-winning public broadcaster. This conversation will include attendees Classic Conversation Cont'd on A6

Liquor Store, which is located at the same location as the previous establishment. The Lamas’s are excited to start this new venture, inspired by a desire

Great Places to Go Fishing on Free Fishing Day on June 6

SALT LAKE CITYFree Fishing Day is just around the corner, and if you are itching to get outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, there are several great Utah fishing destinations that are worth checking out this time of year.

Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 6, and allows anyone to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license. It makes for a great family activity and offers an easy way to get outdoors and introduce your kids (or your neighbors and friends) to fishing. It’s an ideal day

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to continue providing an important service to both the local community and to the many visitors traveling through southern Utah. “We recognized how valuable

the store is to area residents, restaurants, and tourism, and we wanted to ensure

GARFIELD CO.The Garfield County Commission met Tuesday, May 26, following the Memorial Day weekend. After approving the agenda and May 11 meeting minutes, commissioners moved into board reports. Commissioners David Tebbs and Jerry Taylor both reported on recent NRCS meetings in Cedar City, where water conservation districts discussed projects and concerns across southern Utah. The commissioners also raised concerns about possible consolidation of local conservation districts if boards continue struggling to meet quorum requirements. Taylor said Garfield County’s watersheds are “completely different animals” from neighboring regions and stressed the importance of local Garfield Commission Cont'd on A3 Boots & Booze Cont'd on B4

WAYNE CO. - “Exceptional drought” is a term that we’ve heard a lot about lately. What that has meant to people trying to do controlled burns this year in Wayne County is that fires are not behaving as they have in previous

years. Light fuels never got enough snow on them to pack down to decompose against the ground. Heavy fuels, including barely surviving trees, are almost as dry as kiln dried lumber. Add wind to exceptional dryness, and we have the worst early season fire conditions that I have seen in fifty-one years of fire experience. Numerous controlled burns this year quickly Fire Restrictions Cont'd on A6

Escalante

Heritage and Wild Potato Festival Celebrates City's Native American, Pioneer, and Ranching History

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I support NIMBY(not in my back yard)ism, and so should the residents of Wayne and Garfield counties. We have a special place on the globe. How many areas can you hunt, fish, hike, climb, ATV, shoot, ride horses, visit a national park, explore a slot canyon, roam through a forested high plateau, stumble across Native American artifacts, look

Not in My Backyard

up at a dark sky, or simply enjoy the peacefulness of rural living all within the same day. Not many. Data centers are a threat to everything that makes our location special. Residents of Wayne and Garfield counties should not be blindsided like the residents of Box Elder were regarding the proposed MIDA data center. We do not need massive numbers of data centers

for national security. Nor do they provide many permanent, well-paying jobs. These places are needed for one reason—to make the rich even richer. The people behind data centers have no interest in local communities. They want to exploit our resources for their gain. I urge the residents of Wayne and Garfield counties to be proactive and contact their county com-

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missioners and tell them that we do not want data centers anywhere near our homes and public lands. I call on the Wayne and Garfield commission members to make a statement about their stance on data centers in our area. This is not a partisan issue. We all love living where we do because it is a special place. Let’s keep it that way.

Mick Jurynec, Teasdale

Congress is Gunning for a National Monument in Utah

SO. UTAH - In backcountry first aid, the rapid assessment of someone injured was for years summed up by the ABCs: check the patient’s airway, breathing and circulation. A new priority has since been added: stop life-threatening bleeding as quickly as possible.

That approach is relevant for those of us working to protect public lands as we confront the equivalent of a massive hemorrhage. It is Congress’ unconstrained use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to destroy management plans that were thoughtfully considered and years in the making.

With only simple majority votes required in each chamber of Congress, bypassing committee review and without the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster, management plans that involved extensive public participation are being thrown out.

The CRA has already been used to undo six resource management plans and one mining prohibition. What replaces these plans is unclear and has plunged public land managers, local communities and even industry into uncertainty that will linger for years.

Last month, Congress used the CRA to remove

by Scott Braden | Writers on the Range

protections against mining for roughly 225,000 acres at the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This was a major blow to the watershed of America’s most visited wilderness and a grim moment for conservationists. Now, the focus has shifted to Utah.

Senator Mike Lee and Rep. Celeste Maloy, both Utah Republicans, have introduced joint resolutions to undo the management plan for the 1.9-millionacre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. When you think of southern Utah, Grand Staircase-Escalante is at its heart; its vast landscape of canyons and mesas knits together Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

If this CRA resolution passes, it could devastate the monument, turning it into a place where outof-control off-road vehicle use, landscape-level clearcutting, and other extractive activities would all be possible.

The good news is that this fight is one that we, together, can win. When we do, it will set a precedent to protect all national monuments, national parks and beloved public lands that might be next in line.

In the House of Representatives, the ever-

changing margins are razor thin—just ask Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, who struggles with vote counts daily. In the Senate, Mike Lee has proved notorious for wasting valuable time with legislation that has little chance of passing.

We know these elected officials have been hearing from their constituents who are unhappy about their previous votes using the CRA. In both chambers, a growing list of Republicans find they need to bolster their public lands and environmental credentials before the mid-terms.

Lee and Maloy’s doomed efforts last year to sell off public lands proved highly unpopular nationwide and in Utah. Knowing that, members of Congress might want to think twice before tying themselves to the duo’s latest attempts to weaken protection for Grand Staircase-Escalante.

At the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, we’re no stranger to an uphill battle. Ever since SUWA was founded in 1983, we’ve sparred with Utah’s anti-public-lands politicians, who show a level of disdain for our national heritage that seems bizarre in its tenacity. A deeprooted belief that a federal public lands system simply should not exist seems to drive these politicians—

defying logic, economic data and poll after poll.

That’s why we are not shy about asking people outside of Utah to join us in speaking up for protecting public lands in Utah. Public lands belong to all Americans, and every day, we urge people across the country to tell their elected officials to speak up for public lands, Indigenous sacred sites and intact ecosystems in Utah—because our politicians won’t.

This is the moment to urge members of Congress to vote “no” on the Grand Staircase-Escalante CRA resolution. A vote could be coming anytime in the next few weeks. Time is of the essence.

To make the case, everyone who cares about the magnificent red-rock canyons of Grand StaircaseEscalante and southern Utah needs to act now. The more our voices are raised and registered, the stronger our message urging Congress to listen to the people who want protection and stewardship, not short-term exploitation of our public land. Scott Braden is a contributor to Writers on the Range, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is the executive director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA).

Aaron White (above)—Northern Ute/Diné Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer-songwriter, Native American flutist and flute maker—led a traditional flute making workshop at the Escalante Heritage Park pavilion on Saturday, May 30, during the 2026 Escalante Heritage and Wild Potato Festival.

Emily Leach | Insider

WSD Recognizes Exceptional Staff

by Nichol Stringham | Wayne School District, Character Education/SEL Director | Wayne High School, Assistant Principal

Courtesy Nichol Stringham

(From L to R) Jared Jackson, Busdriver; Keegan Peterson, WHS Custodian/ Bus Driver; and Hafdis Blondal-Maw, Bus Driver, were recently honored through Wayne School District's Employee Recognition Award program.

WAYNE CO. - The Wayne School District Employee Recognition award serves to spotlight outstanding team members—spanning long-term

educators, custodial crews, and nutritional staff—who consistently exceed expectations to foster a supportive and thriving atmosphere for all students.

Garfield Commission:

By recognizing everyone in the district for the work they do for our students and families, we are building a community of respect and appreciation.

A report on recent NRCS meetings and the recent antimony and tungsten announcement tied to the Antimony area, parking concerns near the Escalante River bridge area, ongoing public lands and timber issues, the newly paved section of Hole-in-the-Rock road, and concerns from the Escalante Irrigation Company discussed.

the materials to the landfill.

participation, adding, “We just need to encourage our boards to meet.”

Commissioners Tebbs, Jerry Taylor, and Leland Pollock also attended the recent antimony and tungsten announcement tied to the Antimony area alongside Governor Spencer Cox, Senator Mike Lee, former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, and other state officials. Tebbs said the rare earth minerals are used in “weapons, electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and wind,” while commissioners said the project could help bring mining, processing, and critical mineral production back to the United States, while creating jobs in western Garfield County.

Taylor also briefly discussed parking concerns near the Escalante River bridge area as visitation continues increasing, saying the county may eventually need additional parking or traffic management options there. He said the Escalante Riding Club has started tearing down old stables and asked whether the county could help haul

Taylor also gave an update on ongoing work tied to a planned dinosaur museum project and said he hopes the Panguitch-to-Red Canyon bike path eventually stretches farther across the county.

Commissioner Pollock discussed ongoing public lands and timber issues involving Garfield and neighboring counties. Pollock said the county helped secure a $650,000 state grant to fund a shared public lands attorney for five counties, though the current attorney recently left for a position in Washington, D.C. Pollock also discussed efforts to increase timber sales on the Dixie National Forest through a proposed Good Neighbor Authority agreement that could allow Garfield County to help move projects forward directly. Pollock expressed frustration with the lack of recent timber activity, adding, “There’s no reason we should have gone sixteen months without a timber sale.” He also reported continued work on county trail systems, especially equestrian and nonmotorized trail access.

Several commissioners also returned to the newly paved section of

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Hole-in-the-Rock road, calling the project a major success so far after decades of discussion and planning.

Public Works Director Dave Dodds said county offices had already received “probably twenty calls” from residents and visitors complimenting how smooth the road now drives and how well the project turned out.

Commissioners also discussed concerns from the Escalante Irrigation Company about low water levels and growing beaver dams along North Creek. Officials warned water supplies could be significantly diminished within the next ten days as beaver dams continue slowing alreadylimited flows coming off the mountain.

The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session regarding litigation matters.

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/.

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traveling to the park.

Campers should plan ahead and review park campground regulations before arriving. Regulations include:

• Check-in begins at noon, and check-out is 11 a.m.

• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

• Generator use is only allowed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food, trash, toiletries, pet food, and other scented items must be stored properly or disposed of in appropriate receptacles.

• Pets are allowed in developed campgrounds

fall before closing for the winter season. Updates will be posted on the park website and Zion National Park social media channels.

For current campground information, alerts, and trip planning details, visit Zion National Park’s camping webpages and Recreation.gov.

—National Park Service

South Campground is located near Zion’s South Entrance, within walking distance of the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, the Zion Canyon Shuttle System, and the town of Springdale. The campground is one of three developed campgrounds in the park available for reservations, including Watchman and Lava Point Campgrounds. but must be restrained and may not create unreasonable noise. Visitors should also prepare for summer conditions. South Campground is in a desert environment, and daytime temperatures in Zion often exceed 95 degrees in the summer. Campers should bring enough water, sun protection, and supplies for hot weather. Additionally, Stage 2 fire restrictions are currently in effect and prohibit open fires, including campfires and charcoal fires, at South Campground. Campers should check current park fire restrictions before arriving and throughout their stay.

South Campground is expected to remain open through summer and

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Wills, Trusts, and More

Death Can Complicate Title to Assets

You or someone you know may own unmarketable assets as a result of the death of a previous owner. The asset may be real estate, stock in a corporation or some other asset. The title is unmarketable because the property is in the name of the deceased individual.

Many times when someone dies owning property in his or her name, the surviving family members do not take the necessary steps to clear title to the property. Although this is common, it can create future problems.

If a parent, grandparent or some other ancestor died with real estate, stock or other assets in just his or her name and no probate proceeding was commenced, the assets are likely still in that person’s name and presently unmarketable. The assets cannot be sold or transferred because title is in the name

by Jeffery J. McKenna

of the deceased. If someone dies with a will, the will states who is to serve as personal representative of the deceased. If there is no will, the intestate statute of the state where the property is located specifies the priority for who is to serve as personal representative.

Once someone is appointed personal representative, the person appointed has authority to sell or transfer assets of the deceased. However, in Utah, if the probate proceeding is not commenced within three years after someone’s death, a personal representative cannot be appointed. In these situations, a legal action to determine the heirs of the deceased must be commenced. Although a determination of heirs is usually a more involved process then a probate proceeding, it is an effective way

to clear title to otherwise unmarketable assets.

Many families know of assets within their family that were owned by a family member that died more than three years ago. Often, the family does not know what to do about the assets. In some situations, the assets may have significantly increased in value. Family members are often relieved to know there is a process to clear title.

Determining the heirs of a deceased individual usually involves several steps. Although the process can be involved, it rarely gets easier with the passage of time. Fortunately, with a little effort and sometimes a brief genealogical review to determine the heirs of a deceased property owner, property that is presently unmarketable can once again be sold or transferred.

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.

paid for by Dan Gardner for Utah House District 69

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Burglar

Late one night a burglar broke into a house and while he was sneaking around he heard a voice say, "Jesús is watching you." He looked around and saw nothing. He kept on creeping and again heard, "Jesús is watching you."

In a dark corner, he saw a cage with a parrot inside. The burglar asked the parrot, "Was it you who said Jesús is watching me"

The parrot replied, "Yes." Relieved, the burglar asked, "What is your name?"

The parrot said, "Clarence." The burglar said, "That's a stupid name for a parrot. What idiot named you Clarence?" The parrot answered, "The same idiot that named the rottweiler Jesús."

Wanna Bet

A proud and confident genius makes a bet with an idiot. The genius says, "Hey idiot, every question I ask you that you don't know the answer, you have to give me $5. And if you ask me a question, and I can't answer yours, I will give you $5,000." The idiot says, "Okay." The genius then asks, "How many continents are there in the world?" The idiot doesn't know and hands over the $5. The idiot says, "Now me ask: what animal stands with two legs but sleeps with three?" The genius tries and searches very hard for the answer but gives up and hands over the $5,000. The genius says, "Dang it, I lost. By the way, what was the answer to your question?" The idiot hands over $5.

THEME: Greetings

ACROSS

1. Shapeless masses

6. RFK's brother

9. German card game

13. "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" author

14. Ancient Chinese dynasty 15. Top of a steeple 16. Ice house 17. Not outs

18. Gustatory sensation

19. *What's cooking, good ____?"

21. *Greeting aimed at a king 23. Like a fox 24. Easy run

25. "Harper Valley ____"

28. Off-limits

30. Daryl Hannah/ Tom Hanks movie

35. Snaky swimmers

37. Coal unit

39. Vigorous fight

40. Done before dealing

41. Walk leisurely

43. Like certain food trend

44. Raccoon's South American cousin

46. Dano or Rudd, e.g.

47. Deep-red variety of chalcedony

48. Straying, as in baseball

50. FBI agent, slangily

52. It's the limit?

53. Alex Honnold's "Free ____"

55. Long Island iced

57. *Military greeting

*____ greetings, in December

Last test

Had a meal

Ilya Rozanov to Shane Hollander, e.g.

Take puppy from a pound

Hemingway's "____ Whom the Bell Tolls"

Bodily swelling

Think Fast

My friend thinks he is smart. He told me an onion is the only food that makes you cry, so I threw a coconut at his face.

The

nally

The cop approaches the car and says, "It's been a long day and my shift is almost over, so if you can give me a good excuse for your behavior, I'll let you go."

The guy thinks for a few seconds, and then says, "My wife ran away with a cop about a week ago. I thought you might be that officer trying to give her back!"

Why does Humpty Dumpty love autumn? Because Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

Utah Launches Statewide Life Jacket Loaner Stations to Expand Water Safety Access

SALT LAKE CITY -

As Utah enters the peak boating season, state officials and partners have announced a major expansion of Life Jacket Loaner Stations across Utah, making it easier than ever for recreators to access and wear life jackets while on the water.

“This is about removing barriers and saving lives,” said Ty Hunter, boating program manager for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. “We know that the majority of boating-related drowning victims are not wearing a life jacket. By making them free and accessible across the state, we’re making it easier for people to make the safe choice.”

Unveiled at Jordanelle State Park, the initiative includes stations at all twenty-three waterbased Utah state parks and additional locations statewide. The effort is supported by a partnership among the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, the Utah Division of State Parks, and Intermountain Children’s Health, which donated one thousand life jackets to help stock stations with a full range of sizes for all ages.

Life Jacket Loaner Stations are designed to be simple and accessible: recreators can borrow a life jacket for the day, wear it while on the water and return it before leaving. The stations help eliminate common barriers such as cost, convenience and availability.

The announcement also marks the launch of a new online landing page and interactive map on recreation.utah.gov, allowing users to easily find the

nearest Life Jacket Loaner Station before heading out.

“State parks are some of Utah’s most popular recreation destinations, and safety is always our top priority,” said Chris Haramoto, deputy director of the Utah Division of State Parks. “Expanding these loaner stations across our parks ensures visitors have access to life-saving equipment and reinforces the importance of responsible recreation.”

Intermountain Children’s Health emphasized the importance of prevention as part of community health and safety.

“Drowning is preventable, and access to life jackets is a critical part of that prevention,” said Michelle Jamison, community health program manager. “We’re proud to support this effort and help protect Utah families and visitors.”

Utah law requires one life jacket per person on board a vessel, and children under thirteen must wear a life jacket at all times while on the water. Officials stress that adults should also wear life jackets to model safe behavior and reduce preventable tragedies.

“Don’t just bring it. Wear it,” Hunter said. “Life jackets save lives, but only if you’re wearing one.”

Recreators are encouraged to plan ahead, locate a nearby loaner station using the new map and make wearing a life jacket a standard part of every water outing.

For more information and to find a Life Jacket Loaner Station near you, visit https://recreation.utah. gov/life-jacket-loaner-stations/.

—Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

May sure went out like a lion, with the hail and rain on Friday. But we can use every drip that we can get. The wind is still blowing, and it doesn’t look like it is going to stop. This is a slow time of summer, and there is not much going on for another week.

The Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival starts next Wednesday with the Chocolate Fest. We need all of those great chocolate makers to get out their pots and make up some goodies. All of the funds collected that night goes to the Sub for Santa fund. The quilt classes start the next day and run through Saturday morning. Also on Thursday night, it will be the Quilt Walk dinner play. Because of our 250 year celebration, the play will be different this year and just as entertaining. Friday afternoon will be the tour of the old homes in town. Come see homes that are over one hundred years old. On Saturday morning, it will be the famous Lions Club breakfast. It will be the same price of $7.00, and four and under eat free. They will have bacon, eggs, sausages, pancakes, and all of the fixings. Of course, there will be coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Panguitch High School had another great year with state championships. Starting off the year, the baseball team, the cross country girls team, and the volleyball team all won championship titles. The wrestling team, after winning the championship title for six years in a row, took 2nd. The debate team also won, and the boys track team finished off the year with a win, while the girls team took 2nd.

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FYI Panguitch

Troy and Ann Marie Norris have retired from the elementary school. Mrs. Henrie is also calling it a day after a long career. Many students over the years have gotten a great education from these three teachers. Thank you to Troy and Ann Marie and to Mrs. Henrie; you did good.

The season for Panguitch’s two little league teams has come to an end down in Orderville. Both teams did well. One reached the semis and lost to Valley. Valley has a boy who hit five home runs during the tournament.

I am sorry that some crosses have been misplaced or something out at the cemetery. I had five made, but they were gone quickly. I am having fifteen more made and should have them this week. Give me a call at 676-

2418, and I will get them to you. The NBA season is down to the last seven game series. New York beat Cleveland, and San Antonio beat last year’s champs Oklahoma in an exciting seventh game. The championship series starts Wednesday, and I think that San Antonio will win in four. Their big player is from France and has a long name. He is only twenty-two and is going to be the big draw for some time.

Businesses have started to receive refunds for tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling. I have some stock in the Ford Motor company, and they got back $2.5 billion dollars. This has raised the stock over 70%, and that makes me happy. What doesn’t make me happy is that these companies aren’t

returning any of that added cost to the buyer. A judge has also blocked the closure of the Kennedy Center and has order the removal of Trump's name from the building. The center belongs to the people, and it is not his.

California is having an election for governor, and there are sixty-one people that are running; a lot of money is being put into the front runners. California doesn’t have a party system like Utah. The top two candidates that receive the most votes are the ones that will be in the election in November, regardless of the party that they belong to.

I thought of an old saying. There is a sucker born every minute.

Mack Oetting

Late Spring Frosts Expected to Cause “Fruit Famine” Across Utah

by Ben Scow | Utah State University Extension blossoms and newly setting fruit, leading to what he described as a statewide “fruit famine.”

UTAH - Late spring frosts across Utah have severely impacted fruit production this year, damaging blossoms and young developing fruit on trees throughout much of the state. Freezing temperatures arrived at a critical time for fruit trees, resulting in widespread crop loss for many growers and homeowners.

“Unfortunately, we experienced some late frosts,” said Ben Scow, Utah State University Extension horticulturist. “In the fruit tree world, that means we are at high risk for losing our fruit crop for the year, which happened in most of the state.”

He said temperatures dropped low enough to kill

“This is unfortunate because we grow some amazing fruit across the state,” he said. “This year we’re just going to have very, very little.”

Scow said the best advice for homeowners is to continue normal tree care practices, despite reduced fruit production. He gives these suggestions: • Proper watering, fertilization, and pest monitoring remain important to support next year’s crop. Reduce nitrogen fertilizer applications to avoid excessive vegetative growth.

• Watering may be reduced slightly, but trees should not be allowed to become drought-stressed.

• Spraying for codling moth in apples and pears may not be necessary this year due to the lack of fruit.

• Stone fruits such as peaches, apricots, cherries, and plums should still be treated for peach twig borer.

Continue caring for fruit trees throughout the season to maintain long-term tree health and improve production potential for next year. For more information, visit gardening.usu. edu.

Fire Restrictions:

Because of these extreme conditions, I have determined, as Wayne County Fire Chief, that to protect our citizens, businesses, watersheds and environment, that an open fire ban needs to happen much earlier this year. The Wayne County Commission, at the May 18th meeting, voted to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions. We expect similar bans soon for towns and federal lands.

Proactive Fire Prevention Efforts Make a Difference

by Steve Lutz | Wayne County Fire District

WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Fire Department has been very busy lately. Controlled burns on May 11th and 13th got out of control and damaged neighboring property. The first, in Bicknell, was left unattended and burned a shed and endangered homes, vehicles and another outbuilding. Firefighters quickly contained the fire, but the shed and contents were a total loss. The second fire was an agricultural burn that came very close to destroying a home and caused a propane tank to vent, creating a very dangerous situation for firefighters. Thanks to quick action and help from state and federal resources, the fire was stopped despite the strong winds that whipped the fire out of control.

Other people that have conducted open burns this year have found that fire spread unusually fast in fuels that normally spread slower and more predictably. Light

spread beyond what was intended to burn and kept Wayne County firefighters hopping. Several have spread and damaged adjoining properties and endangered structure and residents.

Sometimes just a spark from a grinder is all it took.

Because of these extreme conditions, I have determined, as Wayne County Fire Chief, that to protect our citizens,

fuels never got enough snow to get knocked down or enough moisture to green up. Winds have dried things out even further and quickly returned fuels to tinder dry conditions. Heavy fuels are nearly as dry as kiln dried lumber and will present extreme challenges if ignited. These conditions are forcing early fire restrictions in numerous counties, including Wayne, Garfield and others.

On a more positive note, the Wayne County Community Wildfire Council has engaged with homeowners in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) to learn how to protect their property from wildfire. Three community events have attracted a total of about one hundred and fifty attendees to learn from experts how to harden property and structures in the potential paths of wildfire. The participants were rewarded with power tools to mitigate hazards if they are willing and able to do so.

A generous non-profit organi-

businesses, watersheds and environment, that an open fire ban needs to happen much earlier this year.

The Wayne County Commission, at the May 18th meeting, voted to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions. We expect similar bans soon for towns and federal lands.

As of May 19th, open fires of any kind are prohibited in addition to some other activities, specifically:

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including

zation provided funding to provide the tools. Another non-profit grant will supply funding to buy heavy duty brush cutting equipment to help remove sage and rabbitbrush. This funding will also provide labor and expertise to do lot assessments, for training, and for assistance in clearing property of hazardous fuels in the home ignition zones extending out from structures. State forestry will provide chipping services for tree branches and heavier fuels later this summer.

The fire council is currently developing a comprehensive Community Wildfire Plan and is seeking more participation from home and property owners all across the county. Email wcfd601@gmail.com to get involved.

We sincerely thank all of those who are stepping up to take responsibility for their own safety and their neighbors and those helping us to get the word out about fire safety.

charcoal grills, pellet grills, or ash producing fuels;

• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer, or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from any vegetation;

• Discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition, or other pyrotechnic devices, including exploding targets; Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation;

Classic Conversation:

In addition to alpacas and business development, Diena and Mike are community fixtures with several layers of involvement. But did you know...?

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at Robber’s Roost, as well as viewers on Facebook Live.

Diena is a lifelong learner, who retired from her position as an elementary school principal in 2015. Her Dutch maternal grandmother introduced her to yarn when she was five, and when Mike bought her a skein of alpaca yarn around 2011, their lives began to change. Diena started to learn all she could about alpacas and fell in love.

Mike graduated from Utah State University in business administration (marketing and economics), then logged over forty years of business management experience. His emphasis is business development, public relations, and marketing. Since moving to Bicknell, he has helped several Wayne County businesses work to improve their bottom line. In addition to alpacas and business development, Diena and Mike are community fixtures with several layers of involvement. But did you know…? To attend this program at Robber’s Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey, Utah, go to www.entradainstitute.org, click on “Attend an Event,” select this event, choose “Event Registration,” and “Register.” Events are also livestreamed at Entrada Institute on Facebook, and you do not need to register to attend the livestream event.

—Entrada Institute

Zion N.P. Implements

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor.

The only open fires allowed within Wayne County, at this time, are propane stoves (or firepits) that can be turned off at a valve or switch.

The restricted area includes all mountains, canyons, parks, and campgrounds throughout Wayne County. The county fire warden or chief may grant exceptions for burns that directly affect someone’s ability to make a living. A fire allowed under an exception will require increased resources to contain the fire. This likely will include having a fire crew standing by, at the permittee’s expense.

Violations of this fire restriction order are a Class C misdemeanor in violation of UTAH CODE SECTION 64A-8211. Questions regarding these fire restrictions may be directed to the Wayne County fire officials at (801) 376-2027 or (435) 588-5570.

SPRINGDALE - Zion

National Park implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. due to increasing fire danger and dry conditions across southwest Utah.

The restrictions apply to all lands within Zion National Park and will remain in effect until rescinded by the superintendent.

The following are prohibited:

• Setting, building, maintaining, attending or using open fires of any kind in the park;

• Campfires and charcoal fires within Watchman Campground, South Campground or picnic areas in Zion Canyon; Smoking in vegetated areas, except within an enclosed vehicle, a developed recreation site, or an area clear of vegetation at least three feet in diameter;

• Discharging or using fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices. Fireworks are always prohibited on all federal public lands, including Zion National Park.

Cook stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane

gas are allowed. Campers at Lava Point Campground may still have fires in established fire rings.

“Dry conditions are increasing across the region, and these restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires in Zion,” said Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion National Park Superintendent. “Visitors can help protect the park, nearby communities and firefighters by following all fire restrictions during their visit.”

These restrictions are part of broader fire prevention efforts across southwest Utah and northern Arizona. Fire restrictions can vary by agency and jurisdiction, so visitors should check current rules before traveling. Violation of these restrictions is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and/ or imprisonment for up to six months.

For more information about Zion National Park fire restrictions, call 435772-7842. Current wildfire and fire prevention information is also available at utahfireinfo.gov and utahfiresense.org.

—National Park Service

Free Fishing Day: Because you don’t need a license to fish on Free Fishing Day, it’s the perfect time to take someone with you and introduce them to fishing. All of the fish in the state, both warmwater and coldwater species, are active and willing to bite this time of year, making early June one of the best times to fish in Utah. With the drought conditions this year, we are also encouraging people who want to go fishing to do so early in the season—due to potential impacts later in the year—so these two weekends are a great time to get out.

by boat.

for beginning anglers to give fishing a try, and it’s also a fun time for experienced anglers who have been too busy to fish in recent years.

“Because you don’t need a license to fish on Free Fishing Day, it’s the perfect time to take someone with you and introduce them to fishing,”

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick said. “All of the fish in the state, both warmwater and coldwater species, are active and willing to bite this time of year, making early June one of the best times to fish in Utah. With the drought conditions this year, we are also encouraging people who want to go fishing to do so early in the season—due to potential impacts later in the year—so these two weekends are a great time to get out.”

If you are taking someone fishing for their first time, you can commemorate their first catch with a fun DWR certificate. You can print out the certificate at home and fill in the details to document the occasion.

If you are looking for some ideas of where to go fishing on Free Fishing Day, here are a few great options:

Beginner fishing spots: community ponds

Local community ponds are a great option for beginners and offer a quick, close-to-home fishing spot. These ponds are an ideal place to take kids and other less-experienced anglers.

There are fifty-seven community ponds located around Utah, and more information about each one can be found on the DWR website. These ponds are stocked by the DWR each year with trout and catfish, but also have many other warm and coolwater species, depending on the location. Anglers can search the Utah Fish Planner by community ponds or by species to find a place to fish nearby.

Advanced fishing spots

For more advanced anglers who want to visit a larger waterbody with additional fishing opportunities, there are a variety of options across the state:

Joes Valley Reservoir (Emery County):

This is a prime fishing destination because it offers trophy tiger muskie fishing, as well as good fishing for splake, rainbow and cutthroat trout. You can have success fishing for all of these species from the shore or

Lake Powell (Garfield, Kane and San Juan counties): Known for its beautiful scenery and awesome boating, this waterbody is also a great fishing destination, particularly from a boat. This time of year offers outstanding fishing for striped bass, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. If you use a boat or other watercraft, be sure to follow the decontamination requirements for quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species. Anglers should also note that, due to low water levels, launching a boat is currently only available at the Wahweap Stateline Auxiliary Launch Ramp and the Bullfrog North Launch Ramp. Visit the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area website for the latest boat ramp conditions.

• Fish Lake (Sevier County): With its close proximity to Capitol Reef National Park, this is already a fun area to explore, but Fish Lake also offers some excellent fishing, particularly from a boat. Fishing for rainbow trout and yellow perch can be good in the early summer. Anglers can also find lake trout and splake at Fish Lake.

• Strawberry Reservoir (Wasatch County): Located only about an hour and a half from Salt Lake City, this waterbody offers exceptional fishing that’s relatively close for residents along the Wasatch Front. Anglers will find pretty consistent fishing all summer long for kokanee salmon, rainbow and cutthroat trout.

• Utah Lake (Utah County): Located in the heart of Utah County and with a lot of different access points, this waterbody provides great close-to-home fishing for white bass and catfish.

• Deer Creek Reservoir (Wasatch County): Ranked as a Blue Ribbon Fishery in Utah, this reservoir is wellknown for providing great fishing for rainbow trout. Anglers also frequently catch large and smallmouth bass at this scenic waterbody.

• Middle Provo River (Wasatch County): This waterbody provides great, close-tohome stream fishing for residents along the Wasatch Front. June and sometimes through July are an ideal time to fish the Middle Provo River, which is when the green drake hatch is happening. (It’s a larger

—Trina Hedrick, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator

fly that hatches this time of year and provides an exciting fishing opportunity for fly anglers.) Whitefish and brown trout are the best species to target this time of year. Anglers should note that on the section of the river from Legacy Bridge on Midway Lane (state Route 113) upstream to Jordanelle Dam, the daily fish limit for trout is two trout under fifteen inches, and fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures only.

Bear Lake (Rich County): Stretching between Idaho and Utah, this large waterbody provides a lot of different areas to fish. Well-known for its iconic Caribbean blue water, this scenic lake is also home to some species of fish that are found nowhere else in the world. Anglers should target cutthroat trout and lake trout this time of year, and will have the best success from a boat.

• Starvation Reservoir (Duchesne County): Rainbow trout over twenty inches are relatively common right now at this waterbody, making for a fun fishing experience. Anglers will typically have the most success while fishing from a boat. This time of year offers good fishing for walleye, in addition to rainbow trout.

Long Park Reservoir (Daggett County): This secluded reservoir offers fast fishing from shore or from a small watercraft, and anglers can expect high catch

rates. Using dry flies can work exceptionally well, and this time of year offers great fishing for rainbow and brook trout and Arctic grayling.

Pelican Lake (Uintah County): Pelican Lake is a popular fishing destination in northeastern Utah and offers great bass fishing from a boat. Fly anglers should target bass using frog patterns in the late spring months and then switch to minnow patterns in the summer.

Visit the Fish Utah map on the DWR website to find other waterbodies to fish throughout the state.

Learn the rules

Aside from Free Fishing Day on June 6, anyone twelve years old or older needs a fishing license to fish anywhere in Utah. (And even on Free Fishing Day, Utah’s other fishing rules will still be in effect, besides the license requirement.) Fishing licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase and can be purchased online, at

any DWR office or from a DWR license agent. Fishing license dollars go toward fish and wildlife conservation in Utah.

Make sure you know the daily fish limits and other rules for the waterbody you are fishing. You can find the rules in the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. And wherever you go fishing, remember to recreate responsibly by packing out what you pack in and keeping the area free of trash.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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Dining Guide

Out and About for the Summer

Tropic Celebrates 10th Annual Bryce Canyon Mule Days

by Jaynie Connor

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Mules on display at the 2026 Bryce Canyon Mule Days in Tropic, which took place May 3rd through the 9th. One of the best-known attractions of the event is “Chrome in the Canyon,” a mule sale and showcase that highlights well-trained and highquality mules. This year, the auction broke records as “Sugar,” a 2012 Strawberry Roan Appaloosa Molly Mule offered by Shawn and Nellie Petersen, went for an astonishing $100,000.

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The town of Tropic celebrated its 10th annual Bryce Canyon Mule Days from May 3rd through the 9th. The festival includes guided mule and horseback trail rides, mule competitions, rodeo-style events, training clinics, demonstrations, live music, food vendors, camping, and family-friendly entertainment.

TROPIC - The town of Tropic celebrated its 10th annual Bryce Canyon Mule Days, May 3rd through the 9th. The event celebrates mules, horsemanship, ranch culture, trail riding, and the cowboy heritage of southern Utah. It brings together mule enthusiasts, riders, ranchers, and visitors from across the country for a week of western-themed activities and community gatherings.

The festival includes guided mule and horseback trail rides, mule competi-

tions, rodeo-style events, training clinics, demonstrations, live music, food vendors, camping, and familyfriendly entertainment. One of its best-known attractions is “Chrome in the Canyon,” a mule sale and showcase that highlights well-trained and high-quality mules.

This year, the auction broke records as “Sugar,” a 2012 Strawberry Roan Appaloosa Molly Mule offered by Shawn and Nellie Petersen, went for an astonishing $100,000.

Founded in 2016 by

local residents McLain and Merrilee Mecham, Bryce Canyon Mule Days was established to create a significant mule event in Utah and celebrate the region’s western heritage. This festival is dedicated to Clint Mecham, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2017.

Each year, proceeds from the event are donated to the Bryce Valley Community Cancer Fund, which supports families facing a cancer diagnosis or other

serious illnesses. Additionally, funds are allocated for local scholarships aimed at helping teens. Since its inception, the festival has blossomed into a beloved annual event, drawing both seasoned riders and those who appreciate western culture and outdoor activities. For further details about the festival, including schedules and activities, readers can visit the official website: brycecanyonmuledays.com.

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Kristy Price with Jessie from Whitehall, Montana, representing Diamond P Mules, at the 2026 Bryce Canyon Mule Days in Tropic, which took place May 3rd through the 9th.

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Attendees wait in line for lunch from a food vendor at the 2026 Bryce Canyon Mule Days in Tropic, which took place May 3rd through the 9th.

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Brenn Hill and Trinity Sealy put on a concert in the arena in Tropic on Friday, May 8, during the 2026 Bryce Canyon Mule Days.

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The Jeff Pace Saddlery vendor booth at the 10th annual Bryce Canyon Mule Days, which took place May 3rd through the 9th in Tropic.

Boots & Booze: Our vision is to continue growing the business in a sustainable and customer-focused way. We hope to strengthen relationships with local residents, restaurants, and visitors while expanding product offerings and improving operations.

—Syd Lamas, Boots & Booze Liquor Store

Employee

during the store's opening day celebration on May 15.

is now under new ownership.

and Syd

located at the same location as the previous establishment

the community continued to have convenient access to a well-stocked, friendly, and locally operated liquor store,” said Syd Lamas.

Lamas announced that customers can look forward to numerous enhancements aimed at convenience, efficiency, and product selection. A new point-of-sale system will enable credit card transactions, enhance inventory management, and simplify the ordering process for restaurant owners. Additionally, they are broadening their product range and introducing complementary retail items— including mixers, snacks, margarita salts, plastic drinkware, and non-alcoholic beverage options—to provide a more comprehensive shopping experience.

In Utah, liquor stores are referred to as “package agencies” due to the state's alcohol regulations. The term “package” signifies alcohol sold in sealed bottles or cans for home consumption, rather than beverages served at bars or restaurants. The state regu-

lates liquor sales, with some stores operated by private businesses under contracts with the state rather than directly by the government.

Lamas has managed the Ruby’s Inn Package Agency for over twenty years, with both she and Matt having additional background in business operations, customer service, tourism, and finance, and is excited for the new business. “We are committed to learning, growing, and operating the business responsibly, while meeting the needs of the community. We also understand the importance of compliance, accountability, and community relationships, all of which are essential in operating a package agency successfully,” said Lamas.

According to Lamas, “Our vision is to continue growing the business in a sustainable and customerfocused way. We hope to strengthen relationships with local residents, restaurants, and visitors while expanding product offerings and improving operations.”

As the business grows, Lamas says that they would like to expand to a larger location “to better serve the area long-term.”

With a positive reaction from the community, Boots & Booze is prepared to continue to serve their customers with friendly and reliable service from familiar faces. A great sense of excitement and relief was

voiced by numerous local residents, business owners, and visitors upon learning that the store would remain in operation. “We’ve received a great deal of encouragement and support from people who value having a local package agency nearby and appreciate the convenience it provides for both residents and the tourism industry,” said Lamas. Local resident Shawn Bagley will continue to manage the package agency. Lamas expressed her appreciation for him. “Shawn brings a welcoming personality that turns customers into friends and always keeps the atmosphere fun and inviting. His passion for product selection, combined with his compassion for customer satisfaction, ensures he works hard to bring only the best products and experience to everyone who walks through the door,” she said.

Syd and Matt aim to maintain a diverse range of products that cater to the needs of locals, tourists, and restaurants. Alongside their popular selections of spirits, wine, and robust beer, they are also exploring additional offerings that enhance the customer experience. Their objective is to create a well-rounded inventory that includes both familiar favorites and unique items that shoppers might not anticipate finding in a small rural store.

“We want longtime

customers to know that we value the relationships and trust that has already been built within the community,” said Lamas. “Our goal is not to change what people already love about the store, but to continue improving and building upon it. We are committed to maintaining friendly service, supporting local needs, and operating the business in a responsible and community-focused way.”

As Boots & Booze Liquor Store embarks on this exciting new chapter under the ownership of Matt and Syd Lamas, the focus remains on growth and enhancement. With a team of familiar faces, an expanded selection of products, and a dedication to friendly, dependable service, the duo aspires to create a welcoming local business for both residents and visitors. Their goal is to continue serving the Panguitch area for many years to come.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve already received from the community.

Boots & Booze Liquor Store is excited to continue serving the area and welcoming both locals and visitors through our doors. We are proud to be part of the community and look forward to providing a positive, friendly, and reliable experience for everyone who stops in,” said Lamas.

Jaynie Connor

(From L to R)

Shawn Bagley and Boots & Booze Liquor Store owners Syd and Matt Lamas pose

Panguitch’s Liquor Store has been rebranded and

Matt

Lamas have launched Boots & Booze Liquor Store, which is

at 24 East 100 North in Panguitch.

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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 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.

Tax parcel: 22-0077-0014

Property address: 606 North Shya Road, Bryce Canyon, Utah 84 764

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4 & 11, 2026

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

WAYNE COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Wayne County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) is requesting statements of qualifications from qualified engineering consultants for a water development feasibility study in Wayne County. Interested consultants should email Jakelle Pace at jakelle@ wayne.utah.gov to request the official solicitation.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4, 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN

There will be a Public Hearing to discuss the Torrey Town Annual Budget for 2026-2027.

Public Comments are invited.

June 11, 2026, at 7:00PM at the Torrey Town Office, 75 E. 100 N., Torrey, Utah.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4, 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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET HEARING AND ADOPTION FOR LOA TOWN

The Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing for the 2026-2027 fiscal budget on Thursday, June 11, 2025 starting at 6:30 pm at the Loa Town Hall Office at 80 W. Center, Loa, in conjunction with its regularly scheduled meeting. The hearing is to accept comments on the 2026-27 budget before its adoption during the Loa Town Council meeting. The Town Council meeting will follow after the hearing. If anyone would like to view the tentative budget before the meeting, visit the Loa Town Hall, MondayThursday from 9 am to 5 pm. The public is welcome to attend this hearing and meeting. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4, 2026

BUDGET HEARING TO AMEND THE 2025/26 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET LOA TOWN

The Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing to amend the 2025-2026 fiscal budget on Thursday, June 11, 2026 starting at 6:30 pm at the Loa Town Hall Office at 80 W. Center, Loa in conjunction with its regurlarly scheduled meeting. The Loa Town Council will approve the budget amendments in its regularly scheduled meeting following this hearing. The public is welcome to attend this hearing and meeting. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 28 and JUNE 4, 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

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

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF FINAL TAX SALE

GARFIELD COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of June, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash, under the provisions of Section 59-2-1351.1, the following described real property located in the county and now delinquent and subject to tax sale. A bid for less than the total amount of taxes, interest, penalty, and administrative cost which are a charge upon the real estate will not be accepted.

NOTICE: The Garfield County Recorder’s Office has maps available upon request for a nominal fee. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO DETERMINE THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE LAND, ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OR VALIDITY OF WATER RIGHTS.

PARCEL 1. Virgin Land Company LLC

P.O. Box 180113 Cannonville, UT 84718

T-231

08-0073-0231

Beginning 945.78 feet West and North 0°05’00” West 2021.58 feet from the South East Corner of the North West quarter of the South East quarter of Section 35 Township 36 South Range 3 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running Thence South 88°52’00” West 871.20 feet; Thence North 0°05’00” West 100.00 feet; Thence North 88°52’00” East 871.20 feet; Thence South 0°05’00” East 100.00 feet to the point of beginning containing 2.00 acres more or less.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $4,323.52

PARCEL 2. Roland Roske

332 Elmwood Rd Bay Village, OH 44140

HU-10-21

14-0053-0321

All of Lot 21 Block 10 Hercules Subdivision Amended containing 0.46 acres more or less.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $685.66

PARCEL 3. Robert P Laqua

155 South Evergreed Rd. Apt #119 Woodburn, OR 97071

SRE-56

14-0072-0056

All of Lot 56 Sevier River Estates Amended containing 0.44 acres more or less.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $610.62

PARCEL 4. 7777 LLC

P.O. Box 180113 Cannonville, UT 84718

ZVS-2

15-0095-0002

All of Lot 2 Zakkri Valley Subdivision containing 122.53 acres more or less.

Total Fees and Taxes Due: $569.08

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 6th day of May, 2026.

Camille A. Moore, Garfield County Auditor

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 14, 21 & 28 and JUNE 4, 2026

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ESCALANTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT APRON REHABILITATION & APRON CONSTRUCTION ESCALANTE, UTAH AIP NO. 3-49-0007-016/017-2026 UDOT NO. XX-XX-XX

Online bids for improvements to the Escalante Municipal Airport will be received by the City of Escalante through QuestCDN at www.hwlochner.com beginning on June 8, 2026, and extend through bid closing on June 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (MDT).

The project is broken into three (3) Schedules (shown below) Schedules I & II are intended to rehabilitate the existing asphalt, work will include pulverization of existing asphalt and base course, grading, compacting and paving back the apron in HMA. Aircraft tie downs and pavement markings will be incorporated into the new pavement layout. Schedule III will be to expand the apron pavement, work includes excavation, grading, compaction and paving the additional apron in HMA, aircraft tie downs and pavement markings will also be required. Airfield power and lighting systems will have to be relocated for Schedule III to be completed.

SCHEDULE I

Apron Rehabilitation (FAA)

SCHEDULE II

Apron Rehabilitation (Local Funds)

SCHEDULE III

Apron Construction

A digital download of Project Documents and other related contract information may be ordered online at www.hwlochner.com. These project documents may be downloaded for $60.00. Payment must be made directly to QuestCDN. This cost includes access to online bidding. There will be no refunds. The QuestCDN project number is 10207248. Bid quantities and schedules may be viewed prior to purchase under the “view bid documents” section on QuestCDN.

Each online bid submittal must include a PDF copy of a Bid Bond executed by a Surety Company in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to the City of Escalante and uploaded to QuestCDN as part of the bid submittal process.

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and must bid on all items of every schedule. The City of Escalante reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all portions of, the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 120 days from the opening thereof.

A non-mandatory online pre-bid meeting for all prospective bidders will be held via Microsoft Teams on June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (MDT). Meeting access instructions will be sent to all plan holders. Prospective bidders that would like to tour the project site shall schedule your visit with Mrs. Stephanie Steed, City Recorder at (435) 6914492.

The proposed contract is subject to:

Buy American Preference (Title 49 U.S.C. § 50101, Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (P.L. No. 117-58), Build America, Buy America (BABA))

• Civil Rights Title VI Assurance (49 U.S.C. § 47123 and FAA Order 1400.11)

• Davis-Bacon Act (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(D), 29 CFR Part 5, 49 U.S.C. § 47112(b), 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147)

• Debarment and Suspension restrictions (2 CFR Part 180 (Subpart B), 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(H), 2 CFR Part 1200, DOT Order 4200.5, Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)

• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) (Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26, 49 U.S.C. § 47113) Federal Fair Labor Standards Act - Federal Minimum Wage (29 U.S.C.§ 201, et seq, 2 CFR § 200.430)

Lobby Federal Employee restrictions (31 U.S.C. § 1352 - Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(I), 49 CFR Part 20, Appendix A) Procurement of Recovered Materials requirements (2 CFR § 200.323, 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(J), 40 CFR Part 247, 42 U.S.C.§ 6901, et seq (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)))

• Trade Restriction Certification (49 U.S.C.§ 50104, 49 CFR Part 30)

Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.

Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to Connor Butterfield at cbutterfield@hwlochner.com or the office of Lochner, Salt Lake City, Utah, (801) 7135242 for interpretation. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 21 & 28 and JUNE 4, 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

GARFIELD COUNTY

Monday, June 8, 2026

10:20 a.m.

Garfield County Courthouse

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding a Community Impact Board (CIB) funding application for the Garfield County Public Access Road Easement Acquisition Project. The project involves the acquisition of public access road easements across School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) properties pursuant to HB 103. The easements would secure permanent public access along existing county roads that provide access to public lands, private property, grazing allotments, recreational opportunities, and other public uses throughout Garfield County

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 4, 2026

NOTICE TO LEGAL FIRMS

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 OF DISSOLUTION OF PANGUITCH RENTAL LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PANGUITCH RENTAL, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (the "Company") was dissolved effective May 27, 2026.

Be advised that unless your claim is sooner barred by any other applicable statute of limitations, the claim of any claimant against the Company will be barred unless the claimant commences an action to enforce the claim against the Company within the time periods provided in NRS 86.505.

Dated this 28th day of May, 2026.

Richard Dutson, Authorized Agent, PANGUITCH RENTAL, LLC

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 4, 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

C lassified a ds

We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Front Desk Agents

Laundry Services

Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

Positions to start April 1st through October 31st

At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3761

Position Announcements

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org

• 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 9th Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Peas, Carrot / Raisin Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Sugar Cookie

WED June 10th BBQ Ribs / Roll, Cheesy Potatoes, Spaghetti/ Veggie Salad, Relish Tray, Tropical Fruit, Rice Krispie

THURS June 11th Tamale Pie, Hamburger, Beans, Corn, Olives w/ Cornbread Topping, Green Salad Bar, Sliced Pears, Banana Cream Dessert

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.

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.

SALE - SATURDAYS 10 AM ESCALANTE at Main and Center in front of the Catholic church. Free to any vendor for anything you have to sell.

Answers for this week

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

Full-Time Custodian

Job Title: Custodian

Reports To: Facilities Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Medical Office Custodian is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors at Wayne Community Health Centers (WCHC) facilities. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining infection control standards by adhering to strict cleaning protocols and healthcare-specific sanitation guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of exam rooms, waiting areas, offices, restrooms, hallways, and common spaces. Follow established healthcare cleaning protocols to disinfect high-touch surfaces, medical/dental equipment exteriors, and other sensitive areas.

• Empty, clean, and disinfect trash receptacles, replace liners, and dispose of medical and regular waste according to safety guidelines.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors as required.

• Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and sanitizer dispensers.

• Assist with deep cleaning and special project cleaning (e.g., floor waxing, carpet shampooing) as scheduled.

• Respond promptly to spills, contamination incidents, or other urgent cleaning needs.

• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when reordering is needed.

• Report maintenance or safety issues immediately to appropriate personnel.

• Lock and unlock assigned buildings, secure rooms, and set alarms as directed.

• Support emergency cleaning efforts after facility incidents (e.g., infectious disease exposure, weather events).

• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations, including the proper handling of biohazardous materials.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous custodial or janitorial experience required; healthcare setting preferred.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Basic understanding of infection prevention and control standards.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and perform physical tasks.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Work Environment:

• Primarily works indoors in a clinical or administrative setting. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, biohazards, and bodily fluids (with appropriate PPE provided).

• Regular use of cleaning equipment and tools.

Supervision and Evaluation:

• Reports directly to the Facilities Manager

• Performance evaluated annually and as needed based on quality, reliability, and compliance with WCHC standards. If interested please send resume to AmberLee Ellett, aellett@waynechc.org

The Wayne Community Health Centers are committed to providing high quality health services to our communities’ residents and visitors. Its purpose is to provide quality health services to all people including those facing financial, geographic and/or cultural barriers to healthcare.

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