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Capitol Reef Welcomes New Visitors/ Programs to the Park

CAPITOL REEF

N.P. - The parking lots are filled with travelers, orchards are ready to welcome fruit this season, and the days are getting longer. This is the beauty of spring and summer at Capitol Reef National Park.

As the park begins to welcome seasonal employees and an influx of visitors, the number of events the park hosts are beginning to increase.

At 3 P.M. everyday— whether rain, snow, sun or clouds—a ranger gives a program on their favorite topic related to Capitol Reef. These programs range from geology, petroglyphs, bighorn sheep and the Leave No Trace principles. These talks allow visitors to explore a range of topics and ideas about the history of Capitol Reef and how to

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Wild Desert Rose:

a One Stop Shop for Salon Services and Local Handmade Goods on Escalante’s Main Street by Kathryn

Chamberlain

ESCALANTESomewhat unexpectedly, if you visit Cache Canning on Main Street in Escalante, you will also find Wild Desert Rose Boutique and

Entrada Institute Hosts "Classic Conversation" with Jessica Alvey on May 7

TORREY - In November 2020, the Entrada Institute’s "Classic Conversations" series began. More than forty conversations have taken place since then, nearly all of them produced and moderated by Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute. Gomes’ interviewing expertise rests in the twenty-five years that he spent as an awardwinning public broadcaster in Utah, Indiana, and Texas.

Courtesy Entrada Institute

Today, Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m., Jessica Alvey will be interviewed at Robbers Roost as part of the Entrada Institute’s "Classic Conversations" series.

Today, Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m., Jessica Alvey will be interviewed at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street, in Torrey, Utah. This onehour conversation will include a live, in-person audience, as well as viewers on Facebook Live—all of whom will be encouraged to ask questions and share stories about Alvey.

Beginning with the purchase of Stan’s Burger Shack in Hanksville, Utah, in 1996, Alvey has had a distinguished entrepreneurial career spanning nearly three decades. Through her strategic leadership, she and her husband, Duke, have trans-

Salon, operated by Peri Elliott Brown. Wild Desert Rose blends boutique shopping, local makers, and salon services including cuts, color, extensions,

Wayne County Community Wildfire Council/ Fire Dept. to Host WUI Workshop, May 16

by Steve Lutz | Wayne County Fire District

TORREY - In our continuing efforts to not only put fires out, but to prevent them, the Wayne County Community Wildfire Council and the Wayne County Fire Department have been conducting public education events aimed at residents and homeowners in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The WUI is where development and flammable vegetation come together. Conditions in the WUI have become dramati-

and blowouts. Brown’s connection to southern Utah started when she was 13, after her family bought property in Boulder, and she began

spending time in the area that would later come to feel like home. She went

The Garfield County Commission met April 27 with Commissioner Jerry Taylor excused. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, agenda approval, and approval of the April 13 minutes. Board reports again took up much of the discussion. David Tebbs raised concerns about senior meal service after curbside meal pickups were temporarily halted for some older residents. Tebbs said the county’s priority should be making sure seniors receive meals, even if they are unable to come inside. He also warned that fire season could be severe due to dry conditions, and discussed ongoing trail work ahead of Mule Days. At Mule Days, they will be auctioning off a mule in

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temperatures for the spring 2026 night sky monitoring in Torrey,

and Teasdale on April 18, 2026.

TORREY - A dedicated and enthusiastic group of Citizen Science participants braved cold temperatures to monitor the night sky on Saturday, April 18,

2026. The stars cooperated and the group used their Sky Quality Meters to record light pollution in Torrey, Grover, and Teasdale at six waypoints.

When one looks up at

Desert Rose Boutique and Salon in Escalante, operated by Peri Elliott Brown (above), blends boutique shopping,

blowouts.

Photo Courtesy Jennifer Crawford

Courtesy Barb Walkush

Citizen science participants (from left to right) Shannon Odelberg, Scott Schelin, Torrey Mayor Mickey Wright, Christoph Luty, Susan O’Connor-Wright, Nancy Talcott-Luty, Linda Chappell, Grant Torrey, Pearl Thorndal-Stewart, Wendy Ling, Ginny Cromwell, George Chappell, Anne Macey, John Lee, Linda Peer, KaLene Albrecht, Floyd Hair, Gary Pankow,

Mary Schelin brave cold

Grover,

Kathryn Chamberlain

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Jessica Alvey

GARFIELD CO.

New Bill Forces Utah Data Center to Disclose Water Use Estimates

by Mark Richardson | Utah News Connection

Utah is one of the first states in the country to require new data facilities moving into the state to publicly disclose their annual water usage to state officials.

UTAH - Utah has taken steps to rein in water use by large data centers but conservationists and other advocates said more needs to be done to protect the state's dwindling water resources.

Lawmakers recently passed the Data Center Water Transparency Amendments, which require server farm developers to provide an estimate of future water use. The facilities often need massive amounts of water to cool their servers, particularly for artificial intelligence systems.

"Two data centers in a community will use as much water as a city of 100,000 people," Frankel pointed out. "You could see data centers come in that essentially triple the water use compared to the municipal population."

Frankel is particularly concerned about the Great Salt Lake's health and water shortages in other regions. Utah is currently in a severe drought after several years of lower-than-expected snowpack in the Upper

Zach Frankel, Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper and executive director of the Utah Rivers Council, said in some rural areas, there is not enough water to go around.

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Colorado River Basin. The data center industry calls the regulations "burdensome" and predicted they could hinder economic growth.

Utah is a rapidly growing hub for data centers, featuring forty-eight operational facilities with more than nine hundred megawatts of capacity. Frankel stressed the state allows server farms to keep their actual water use records secret and many local elected officials are unprepared to negotiate terms with data center developers.

"We, as a state, prevent the public from knowing about what some of

our water suppliers are doing," Frankel contended. "They've allowed some of the water use of these data centers to be, quote-unquote, 'protected.'"

Despite the promise of new jobs to a community, Frankel noted the only increase in jobs is during construction. Once server farms are operational, he warned only a handful of workers will be permanently hired.

He added massive demand for water and power resources make data centers a poor long-term growth investment compared to traditional residential or commercial development.

As the National Park begins to welcome seasonal employees and an influx of visitors, the number of events the park hosts are beginning to increase.

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recreate on this land.

Along with the Ranger’s Choice program that happens throughout the year, the park will start providing more programs, including evening programs and night sky talks. Single day and larger events are getting put into play including Heritage StarFest and a talk from NASA astrophysicist Dr. Amber Straughn. Dr. Straughn’s program will take place the night of June 8th and will be on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Heritage StarFest will take place on September 11 and 12. Capitol Reef began hosting Heritage StarFest in 2010 to celebrate our deep connections with the night sky. This event draws dark sky enthusiasts from all over the country and welcomes visitors for night sky talks and opportunities to view the sky through a telescope.

During summer months, Capitol Reef

August brings a return of the beginner astrophotography workshops led by nationally known astrophotographer Don Riddle. Workshops will take place on August 13, 14 and 15. This is the only program that requires registration. More information and how to sign up can be found on the park website.

partners with the University of Utah to hire a dark sky intern. This intern is the backbone of Capitol Reef’s dark sky programs, dedicating their education to teaching and learning more about the dark sky. September will be a busy month for Capitol Reef. In addition to Heritage StarFest, the park is hosting its second annual Reef Ride Bike Days event on September 19 and 26.

Reef Ride Bike Days allow individuals a chance to experience the Scenic Drive at a slower pace. The event has you biking past historic orchards with the possibility of fruit to harvest, including apples, pears and peaches. It also allows opportunities to ex-

plore the view from Slickrock Divide without the obstruction of cars while simultaneously experiencing the joy of outdoor recreation in the southwest. The silence and beauty of biking along the Scenic Drive is an unmatched experience here at Capitol Reef.

Each event the park hosts is located on the Capitol Reef National Park website under the calendar or ranger programs tab. As the season begins to move on, the park offers new discoveries in many forms from astrophysicist talks to ranger-led programs welcoming visitors from all around the world.

—National Park Service

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Ranger’s Choice program that happens at Capitol Reef National Park throughout the year, the park will start providing more programs including evening programs and night sky talks.

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DWR Recognizes Landowners with New Award for Helping Deer in Utah

SALT LAKE CITYAs part of an ongoing initiative to grow more mule deer, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently recognized eight Utahns with a new award to highlight their contributions in helping deer.

The Legacy of Land Award is a new recognition awarded by the DWR. The award is given to private landowners who consistently go above and beyond to accommodate wildlife —particularly deer and elk —on their private properties, which often results in personal loss or extra effort without the individual seeking compensation or mitigation.

“Private land often includes the most productive wildlife habitat in Utah,” DWR Private Lands/Public Wildlife Coordinator Darren DeBloois said. “Large numbers of deer rely on these areas during certain parts of the year. The DWR offers programs to address conflicts between wildlife and private landowners, but some landowners enjoy the deer and go above and beyond to nurture these herds and contribute to growing the deer and elk populations that the public then enjoys on public lands.”

Eight individuals were recognized with the award at various conservation group banquets between January and April. This year’s recipi-

ents include:

• Chad Olson for central Utah: Olson owns over 1,000 acres in Sanpete County and allows hundreds of deer and elk to spend the winter months on his property, without requesting compensation for damages.

Clint Kearl for northern Utah: Kearl owns 2,200 acres in Cache and Rich counties, which helps support a large number of deer, elk, moose, beavers and grouse in the area. He also volunteered to help with the emergency deer-feeding efforts in Rich County during the extreme winter of 2022-23.

• Stephen Ellis for northeastern Utah: Ellis owns over 5,600 acres in Duchesne County. Both his rangeland and cropland support a large number of deer and elk each year, and he frequently allows DWR employees access to his property for wildliferelated work.

• Breck Crystal for southern Utah: Crystal actively manages his properties in southern Utah to provide winter feed for deer by leaving stubble or planting a final crop. He has also personally invested in improving fencing on his properties to be more wildlifefriendly and is assisting Wildlands Network with a fence-improvement

project in the Boulder area to allow deer movement and migration.

Lee Thayn for southeastern Utah: Thayn grows corn, alfalfa and watermelon on about 2,000 acres in the Green River Valley and is always tolerant of deer on his property, without requesting compensation or removals.

Chris Robinson for a statewide award: Robinson owns more than one million acres across Utah, Idaho and Wyoming and manages his properties with an emphasis on landscape health, responsible use of natural resources and meaningful benefits to wildlife and conservation. He has also served in various roles focused on benefiting wildlife and natural resources over several decades, including his position as a current member of the Utah Wildlife Board.

• David and Robin Bradshaw for a statewide award: The Bradshaws own roughly 500 acres of irrigated farmland in Beaver County and allow hundreds of deer to use their property for the majority of the year.

The recipients for the award fell into several categories, including:

• Showing tolerance and coexistence with deer and other wildlife on their property.

Participating in active conservation and stewardship, and managing their land in a way to specifically benefit wildlife, including building wildlife-friendly fencing, providing winter feed for deer and improving habitat for wildlife.

• Being a partner and advocate for wildlife by collaborating with the DWR and granting access to their private land for critical conservation work, while also encouraging community cooperation for wildlife management initiatives.

• Providing leadership for innovative wildlife and resource management across vast properties in Utah and dedicating decades of service to benefit wildlife.

“We are so grateful to these incredibly dedicated individuals for their passion for wildlife and for their partnership in helping deer and other big game animals in Utah,” DeBloois said. “With the continued growth of Utah’s population and ongoing urbanization, it takes collaboration and effort to preserve available habitat for wildlife populations, and we are increasingly thankful for residents who continue to use their land to provide for the future of deer throughout the state.”

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Office of Homeless Services Launches First Day

of Project BRIDGE

SALT LAKE CITYOn Thursday, April 30, 2026, members of Utah’s homeless services system gathered at the Switchpoint Overflow Shelter in West Valley City (3381 S. Redwood Road) to kick off Project BRIDGE. Project BRIDGE is a targeted 100day effort to create clear pathways to shelter for Utahns experiencing homelessness.

"Project BRIDGE is bringing the right resources to the right people,” said Tyler Clancy, state homeless coordinator. “That means building the full spectrum of infrastructure, housing, behavioral health connections, family reunification, drug treatment and more. We can meet each person where they are and match them with what they actually need to move forward.”

Thursday’s outreach teams included representatives from Odyssey House, Valley Behavioral Health, 4th Street Clinic, The Other Side Village, Soap 2 Hope, First Step House, Housing Connect, The Other Side Academy, Adult Probation and Parole, The Utah League of Cities and Towns, Switchpoint, Shelter the Homeless and Unsheltered Utah. These community partners offered direct intake options for overflow clients drawing from a real-time inventory of available housing, treatment and service

options including recovery beds, mental health services and other resources.

”Every person experiencing homelessness has a different story and a different path forward,” said Governor Spencer Cox. “We're investing in the full continuum of care so no one falls through the cracks because the right resource simply wasn't available.”

Outreach teams will continue to work throughout the summer to support individuals in shelter transition to more permanent destinations. Assistance for individuals seeking to reunite with out-of-state family or support networks will be available, including transportation resources to help facilitate safe returns home where appropriate.

Project BRIDGE supports the governor’s strategic approach to homelessness, which is built on three key pillars: accountability for high utilizers in the criminal justice system, expanding access to emergency shelter and affordable housing, and strengthening mental and behavioral health capacity. Together, these priorities are designed to create a more coordinated and effective response that meets immediate needs while supporting long-term stability.

—Utah Department of Workforce Services

WUI Workshop:

On May 16th at 10 a.m. at the Torrey Fire Station we will present another workshop. It will focus on forest health in our area, how to identify specific problems with your vegetation, and how to address them to effectively improve fire resiliency on your property.

been conducting public

and homeowners

cally worse due to drought, invasive plant species, disease, insects and increased human activity. Our workshops have made people more aware of what they can do on their own property to reduce fire hazards and make their homes more likely to survive a fire. You can be a part of this community movement too and meet other folks with similar issues.

On May 16th at 10 a.m. at the Torrey Fire Station, we will present another workshop. It will focus on forest health in our area, how to identify specific problems with your vegetation, and how to

address them to effectively improve fire resiliency on your property. Since 97% of Wayne County is public land, we will also have representatives from state and federal agencies that are responsible for fire suppression and fire mitigation on public lands. Our federal partners will explain how recent executive orders, policies, and budgets are affecting agency role changes, capabilities and projects and how we can all work together to make things better here. Our last three events have attracted almost one hundred attendees, volunteers and presenters and have resulted in a high degree of attendee enthusiasm to take responsibility and

action using newly gained knowledge, skills and tools to make our homes and communities safer. If the prospect of learning something isn’t quite enough to bring you out on a Saturday morning, the Teasdale DUP will also be providing an amazing breakfast buffet, and our non-profit donor will provide free power tools for WUI fuels reduction for WUI residents who agree to participate in the program.

Wayne County firefighters need your help so that we can we can protect you better. Neighbors helping neighbors should be the goal for all of us. Please RSVP by email at endeavors.elevated@ gmail.com.

formed the single-location restaurant into a diversified portfolio of successful enterprises, including the Whispering Sands Motel, Duke’s Slickrock Grill and RV Park, Stan’s Foodmart, and RD Construction. A committed community leader, Alvey is passionate about leveraging business

fice of Tourism Board. To attend this program, 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

Jessica Alvey: Beginning with the purchase of Stan’s Burger Shack in Hanksville, Utah, in 1996, Alvey has had a distinguished entrepreneurial career spanning nearly three decades. Through her strategic leadership, she and her husband, Duke, have transformed the single-location restaurant into a diversified portfolio of successful enterprises, including the Whispering Sands Motel, Duke’s Slickrock Grill and RV Park, Stan’s Foodmart, and RD Construction. to create sustainable economic opportunities and to have a positive impact on her team and the surrounding area. Alvey is on the highangle rescue team of Wayne County Search and Rescue. Also an advanced level EMT, she has served on the ambulance in Hanksville for twenty years. She currently sits on the Wayne County Of-

Courtesy Steve Lutz

The Wayne County Community Wildfire Council and the Wayne County Fire Department have

education events aimed at residents

in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).

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Moab Music Festival Celebrates America’s Diverse Roots for Its 2026 Season

The Moab Music Festival announced its 34th season, a three-week celebration of music set amid the redrock canyons and rivers of southeastern Utah from September 2 - September 18, 2026.

MOAB - The Moab Music Festival announced its 34th season, a threeweek celebration of music set amid the red-rock canyons and rivers of southeastern Utah from September 2 - September 18, 2026. Led by Artistic Director Tessa Lark, the festival’s 2026 season centers on the theme “This Land,”

exploring the diverse musical roots that have shaped American music over the past 250 years.

“American music reflects the meeting of many cultures and traditions,” said Artistic Director Tessa Lark. “This season celebrates those intersections—where histories, sounds, and commu-

nities come together—and how those influences continue shaping the music of today.”

Rooted in the extraordinary landscape of Moab, the festival continues its tradition of pairing exceptional music with unforgettable settings—from redrock grottos and Colorado River floats to desert trails and private venues. These distinctive experiences invite audiences to listen deeply while connecting with one another and with the remarkable land that surrounds them.

Obituaries

DeAnn Twitchell Gillies

PANGUITCH / ESCALANTE

1938 - 2026

For more information, visit https://moabmusicfest.org/. —Moab Music Festival

- DeAnn Gillies passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 29, 2026, after having family and friends by her side for much of the previous day. She was born April 7, 1938, in Escalante, Utah, to Lovell and Martha Twitchell, joining a family of yours, mine, and ours. She graduated from Escalante High School and then went on to become a telephone operator in Richfield, and then transferred to Grand Canyon, where she met and fell in love with William L. “Scrib” Gillies. They were married on November 18, 1961. She immediately became a Mom to his two small children. They moved to Panguitch, where Scrib operated a service station and went on to add two more daughters of their own.

She loved her family, creating special moments for them, from elaborate picnics and special birthday dinners and desserts to whimsically wrapped Christmas presents. One of her specialties was making homemade bottled root beer. She loved to quilt and sew for her children, and to help her mother can food for the family. She loved and was very talented at various crafts.

She loved going to the temple, puzzles, root beer floats, Diet Coke, and rides down the River Lane and up to Panguitch Lake. As she aged, she loved following her children and grandchildren’s adventures by watching her digital photo frame.

Later in life, DeAnn joined the staff of Panguitch Elementary as an aide, helping many young minds discover the joy of reading for twenty-three years. Her influence on their lives is still felt by many to this day. She loved those little ones as her own.

She had a true testimony of the gospel and served in numerous callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, putting her heart and soul into each one. She would spend hours creating elaborate handouts and presentations for her Young Women groups. She was a faithful minister her whole life, right up to the end. Her greatest joy was in service to others.

She never forgot her Escalante roots, returning as often as possible to visit family and friends.

DeAnn is survived by her children, Brad Gillies (Sandy), Jana Crist, Lori Beebe (Wade), Kimberly Stewart (Sean); her sister Joyce Tooman, her brother Craig Twitchell (Marilyn), 12 grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lovell and Martha, her husband Scrib, grandson Joe Gillies, and son-in-law Bryan Crist; as well as brothers and sisters Alvin Twitchell, Nelda Munson, Curtiss Larsen, Lorena Langston, Beth Coleman Stott, and Arletta Clutter.

A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel, 176 N 400 E St, Panguitch.

Graveside services and Interment will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Escalante Cemetery.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti

An online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com

Sky Monitoring:

A dedicated and enthusiastic group of Citizen Science participants braved cold temperatures to monitor the night sky on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The stars cooperated and the group used their Sky Quality Meters to record light pollution in Torrey, Grover, and Teasdale at six waypoints.

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of wonder. From seeing distant worlds through telescopes, to learning about how natural wildlife depends on the night, to sharing meaningful moments beneath the stars, these volunteers value the night sky and want generations to come to experience it too.

Thank you to all these volunteers for their partic-

ipation in this important endeavor. The next scheduled monitoring event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the conclusion of the 2026 Heritage StarFest. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.torreydarkskies.org, www. entradainstitute.org, and https://darksky.org. —Torrey Dark Skies

Richard Bowditch

Dining Guide

Schools and Sports

More Than Just a Commute: Careers on Wheels

by Erica Taft | Wayne School District Character Education Coordinator

Courtesy Nichol Stringham

WAYNE CO. - Forget the traditional classroom for a moment. Last week, the parking lot became the playground for learning as Wayne School District 6th graders participated in "Careers on Wheels." The event turned the "vroom vroom" of engines into a symphony of professional possibilities, showing students that for many experts, a vehicle isn't just a way to get to work—it is the office. A trucking/farming company, the local propane company, the Forest Service (firefighters), a local mechanic/tow truck company, and a local sheriff’s deputy participated and shared information about how they got their jobs, what they do, and why being on time and showing up everyday is so incredibly important.

University of Utah Dining Services Kept Students Well-Fed, Serving More than 950,000 Meals

SALT LAKE CITYHow many orders of French fries does a blue whale’s worth of potatoes yield? What about the number of birria tacos it takes to mark out a 5k?

You couldn’t use pancakes because the University of Utah Dining Services made four miles worth of those.

These are just some of the eye-opening numbers served at the University of Utah’s dining halls, Kahlert Village and Peterson Heritage Center. Just as music streaming services review what customers listen to during the year, the University of Utah Dining Services, Powered by Chartwells Higher Education, reviewed what was served in 954,273 meals over the course of this last academic year.

“We’ve become extremely skilled at fore-

casting and understanding student behavior,”

Residential Director of Operations Scott Maldonado said. So, the numbers weren’t that surprising. At the start of the year, students explore a wide range of offerings, then settle into the go-to favorites they grew up loving, like chicken nuggets and hamburgers.” Those were two of the most-ordered items from the dining halls.

The most orders, 128,287, were placed at Delicious Without, a specialized dining station dedicated to menu options prepared avoiding the nine major allergens: soy, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, shellfish, sesame and fish.

SUU Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting

for the Joe and Beverly Burgess Family Business Center

CEDAR CITYSouthern Utah University (SUU) celebrated a decade of momentum with the official ribbon-cutting of the Joe and Beverly Burgess Family Business Center.

The ceremony, attended by community members, donors, and University leadership, marked the completion of the two-story, 21,727-square-foot facility designed to support the rapid growth of the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business.

Over the past ten years, the Leavitt School of Business has seen enrollment more than double. This new center is an industrious response to that growth, providing the physical and professional infrastructure necessary to turn student ambition into marketplace achievement.

"This building is a testament to our University's origin story: our willingness to 'go back up the mountain' to meet the needs of our community," said Ken Hall, Dean of the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business.

"In opening these doors today, we are providing a shared space where students can network, empower one another, and find the supportive guidance they need to soar. This center ensures that every one of the nearly 2,500 students in the School of Business has access to the mentorship and resources they deserve."

The facility is specifically designed to create an atmosphere charged with opportunity. Highlights of the new space include:

• Professional Sales Center: A state-of-the-art environment for developing essential communication and negotiation skills.

• Dedicated Career Services Center: Connecting students to the right people and resources from the moment they begin their SUU journey.

William and Patricia Child Gathering Space: A central hub on the main floor intended for networking, student clubs, and recruiting events.

• Enhanced Accessibility: The Alan and Kathy Hamlin Skybridge links the new center to the existing business building, fostering collaboration between faculty and students.

Academic Support: 38 additional faculty offices, dedicated study areas, and a student lounge for expanding graduate programs (MACC, MSBA, and MBA).

The project was made possible through the generous support of Joe and Beverly Burgess, as well as several key donors including Bill and Pat Child, Alan and Kathy Hamlin, Mark and Jeri Russell, Ken and Kim Scriber, Vince Rosdahl, Todd and Nadene Hinkins, Soltis Investment Advisors, Haynie CPAs, Paul and Jenifer Terry, and Wittwer Management/ Boulevard Homes. Architectural design was led by MHTN Architects, with Zwick Construction serving as the general contractor.

The Joe and Beverly Burgess Family Business Center will officially welcome students for the Fall 2026 semester.

—Southern Utah University

Schools and Sports

Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Initiative Brings Families and Students Together for Sand Hollow Campout and Field Day Event Highlights Outdoor Adventure, Safety, Stewardship and Education

SALT LAKE CITY -

More than 120 students and hundreds of families gathered Friday, April 24, at Sand Hollow State Park for a full day of outdoor learning and evening adventure as part of Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Initiative, hosted by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR).

“Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Initiative is about creating real experiences that connect kids to the outdoors in meaningful ways,” said Caroline Weiler, DOR’s youth engagement program manager.

“From classroom concepts to hands-on learning and family adventures, this event brought those ideas to life in a way kids will remember.”

The day began with a hands-on field trip for 120 fifth-grade students from the nearby city of Ivins’ Vista Elementary, who rotated through interactive outdoor learning stations focused on geology, water and fish ecology and outdoor safety. Students participated in activities such as life jacket safety demonstrations, nature journaling and fish printing and earned Adventure Challenge badges while engaging with Utah-based science and stewardship concepts.

The evening Sand

Hollow Campout welcomed families for a free, family-friendly outdoor experience featuring kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, camping and night-sky exploration. Throughout the event, participants rotated through outdoor activities hosted by the Division of Wildlife Resources.

Families also took part in a stewardship cleanup earlier in the day, helping care for the park while earning stewardship badges as part of the Adventure Challenge.

As the sun set, attendees enjoyed a guided sunset paddle followed by a park ranger-led scorpion search, offering a unique look at Utah’s desert ecosystem after dark. The evening concluded with stargazing experiences supported by Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument and the St. George Astronomy Club.

The event was made possible through a wide range of partners, including the Utah Division of State Parks and Sand Hollow State Park, which provided free park entry, camping and life jackets for attendees. Additional partners included Summit Journeys (kayaking support), Teton Sports (giveaways), Al’s Sporting Goods, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Best Friends Animal Sanctu-

ary, along with volunteers from Snow Canyon Middle School’s National Honor Society and the Southwest Utah Public Health Department.

Many families stayed overnight during the event’s free primitive camping, extending the experience and enjoying a night outdoors together.

Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Initiative is a statewide program designed to empower youth ages 3-18 to spend more time outside and build a lifelong connection to nature. Through the initiative’s Adventure Challenge, participants are encouraged to complete age-appropriate outdoor activities throughout the year, fostering exploration, learning and healthy lifestyles.

In addition to the Sand Hollow Campout, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation will host additional Every Kid Outdoors Adventure Challenge events throughout 2026, alongside dozens of partner-led events across the state, ensuring continued opportunities for families to get outside and engage in outdoor recreation.

Families, educators and community partners can participate in Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Adventure Challenge at any time. Upcoming events and

participation information are available For more information about Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Initiative, Adventure Challenge and upcoming events, visit https://recreation.utah.gov/ utah-every-kid-outdoors/ or follow us on Instagram at @UtahEveryKidOutdoors.

—Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

Courtesy Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

Wild Desert Rose: Wild Desert Rose blends boutique shopping, local makers, and salon services including cuts, color, extensions, and blowouts.

Desert Rose Boutique and Salon

Escalante, operated by Peri

tique shopping, local makers, and salon services including cuts, color, extensions, and

Garfield Commission:

Concerns about senior meal service; public lands, grazing, and economic development; Panguitch Lake Dam; funding support for a Panguitch-to-Red Canyon bike path; approval of a zone change and concerns about a new SITLA land proposal near Hillsdale; and requested approval for a new MRI machine and facility expansion by Garfield Memorial Hospital discussed. Garfield Commission Cont'd from A1

the annual fundraiser, and the proceeds will go to support local cancer support.

blends

Brown is a master stylist and former Top 30 Under 30 Colorist nominee, and color remains her

“Color is my big thing. I love color,” said Brown.

on to attend Sherman Kendall Hair Academy and built her career in Salt Lake, where she spent more than two decades in the salon world, including at Circa Salon.

After years of returning to Boulder and Escalante, Brown and her husband, Tim, eventually decided to leave city life behind, purchase property in Escalante, and build their dream home. Three years ago, they made small-town life permanent. After years in a fastpaced salon world, Brown was ready for something slower without giving up the work she loved. What started as doing hair from home soon turned into something bigger when she teamed up with Paige Collett, whose Cache Canning kitchen already filled the space. It gave Brown the chance to build Wild Desert Rose into her own, blending her boutique and salon into what she described as something that “kind of just fell into my lap perfectly.”

Brown is a master stylist and former Top 30 Under 30 Colorist nominee, and color remains her specialty. “Color is my big thing. I love color,” said Brown. She still returns to Salt Lake every six weeks to care

for clients who have followed her for years, while continuing to grow Wild Desert Rose at home. She also carries Kevin Murphy products, giving clients access to high-quality hair care and styling products in town.

The Wild Desert Rose Boutique is what visitors first step into when they enter the shop, and for Brown, curating the space has become part of the fun. It is filled with local artisan finds, including Shylee Allen’s Nooks and Crannies goods, Brett Johnson’s Salt Brush Pottery, Destinee Heiner’s Salty Dog Farms soaps and bath salts from Boulder, Jenny Flannery’s ceramics, jewelry, handmade gifts, and other thoughtfully selected pieces. Sharing the space with Cache Canning means that visitors can also browse Collett’s seasonal kitchen creations, from her wellloved pickled carrots and beets to desert kimchi, jams, and whatever fresh favorites she’s crafting at the time. Together, the space reflects exactly what makes small-town Main Street in Escalante special: local talent, thoughtful goods, and neighbors building something creative side by side.

Brown is usually in the salon Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 6, though hours can shift depending on her schedule or, as her sign puts it,

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“playing in the beautiful desert or hanging with loved ones.” A lover of horseback riding and the outdoors, Brown embraces that flexibility and brings the same accommodating spirit to her business. Locals are encouraged to call or text for appointments, pricing, or current hours at 801-931-8881. If the open

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Wild Desert Rose Boutique and Salon is located at 180 East Main Street, Escalante, Utah. Call or text Peri Elliott Brown at 801-931-8881 for appointments, pricing, and current salon hours. Instagram: wild_desert_rose_180 and cachecanningco.

Spring Birds, Artemis II, and the Kungkarangkalpa

SPACE - As we take a view of the vista around us and the skies here at the end of April and beginning of May, the weather has been springlike and has given us some much needed moisture, as well as cool temps and beautiful evolving, clouds mixed with blue skies. It feels good to get out and experience life and breezes on Earth in this particular geographical location. Take a hike or a walk and enjoy the finches of all styles and colors, robins, blue jays, and even happy sparrows. If you’re in other magical places, like wetlands and rivers, you may hear and see the Red-winged black birds with their interesting calls, or maybe even a Yellowheaded blackbird, and a nest full of baby Ospreys up in the trees above the

by Leonard Thomas Bear River.

As the day turns and the light softens in the late afternoon, everything changes again, turning to dusk later, and, eventually, Venus pops out in the southwest sunset and an amazing array of Jupiter, and some fantastically large orbs to gaze on above. When we travel to different locations in our solar system, we find out about the fascinating stories, folk and star lore of our fellow Earthlings around our humble globe.

One of my favorites this week is from Kristina Koch, the Artemis II astronaut who had a very short video of herself in space coming back from the moon, describing that the light on her face is from Earthshine. She panned the camera back around and out the window, and there is the Earth in all its deep

blue and swirly clouds and landforms. Last time, we spoke of the Iroquois Nation of the northeastern U.S., where the seeds of our own constitution came from. We related their story about the Pleiades.

I also said we were going to western Australia, so now let’s do so, as we take the little Skywatcher spaceship around the globe to this magical land for dream time.

A story told to young women from the bush of western Austraila centers on the Kungkarangkalpa, The Seven Sisters. “They are your relatives” says a girls grandmother.

“They come from the same country as you and me.” When the Aboriginal people speak of their country, they mean the land, the sky and the emotional connection with everything

around them. Long ago in Dreamtime, the Seven Sisters would come down from the sky for a visit. They always landed in the same spot on the hill where you can still watch them set. Theres’s a cave on that spot, a secret passage the Pleiades would enter and use as a temporary home when they stayed a while here on Earth.

This reading came from a book from Anthony Aveni called Star Stories Constellations and People 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.

Leland Pollock focused heavily on public lands, grazing, and economic development. Pollock said 18,000 AUMs across 11 allotments were being reopened under federal policy changes and said additional grazing reforms continue moving under the Trump administration. He also said USDA Under Secretary Michael Boren plans to visit Garfield County to review trail, timber, and grazing issues firsthand. Pollock called recent federal public lands developments “probably the biggest news I've reported in my career of sixteen years on public lands.” He also highlighted economic development tied to the American Tungsten antimony mine near Antimony, saying a processing plant announcement in Cedar City could bring roughly 250 jobs to the region while creating additional mining and trucking jobs locally.

Employee recognition included longevity awards for Jory Owens for five years of service and Judge Gary Owens for ten years of county service.

Public Works Director Dave Dodds reported Panguitch Lake Dam remains on track pending hydraulic equipment delivery. Dodds also said Garfield County may receive major funding support for a Panguitch-to-Red Canyon bike path. He called it “a really good connection” and said the project is estimated at about $20 million to connect Panguitch to Red Canyon, while linking Panguitch, Bryce Canyon, and surrounding tourism infrastructure. Dodds also confirmed county trail priorities this year include Grandview Trail and Under-the-Point trail improvements using state grant money and Forest Service approvals.

Planning and department business included approval of a zone change for Cade Palmer on the north end of River Lane. Kade Fulmer raised concerns about a new SITLA land proposal near Hillsdale,

warning that potential glamping or large-scale development faces major obstacles including limited water, lack of power, wastewater restrictions, grazing conflicts, and conservation concerns. Fulmer also clarified business license approvals for Castle Bend lodging units and Southern Utah Cabin Care, stressing that Castle Bend qualifies under resort recreation and lodging rules rather than standard short-term rental rules, and emphasized the importance of precise zoning language and ordinance compliance.

The largest financial decision of the meeting came when Garfield Memorial Hospital requested approval for a new MRI machine and facility expansion. Hospital officials said Garfield County currently sends roughly sixty patients a month outside the county for MRIs and argued local MRI services could improve care while generating significant hospital revenue. Commissioners unanimously approved moving forward with the roughly $3 million project. Hospital leaders and commissioners also warned that Garfield County’s long-term healthcare stability still depends heavily on preserving the rural healthcare tax. Deann Brown cautioned, “My fear is you put it back on the ballot…and if it doesn’t pass, they’re in trouble.” During agency reports, Forest Service representatives also warned of worsening drought conditions, saying, “We are expecting a rough season with the water,” while outlining early watershed and vegetation treatment efforts ahead of fire season. The meeting concluded with an executive session for litigation matters before adjournment.

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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Wills, Trusts, and More

Estate Planning When Relocating to a New State

Relocating to a new state can affect estate planning and often raises questions about whether existing documents should be updated. While a will or trust validly executed in one state is generally still valid in another, it is wise to have them reviewed to address any state-specific issues and avoid potential problems.

One issue that can arise after moving is references to another state’s laws in estate planning documents. If a will or trust names the “old” state’s law as governing, it may create complications after relocation. Updating the documents with an amendment or codicil to reflect the “new” state’s law can help avoid potential problems.

Another important part of estate planning is having medical decision documents. These typically include a living will (Directive to Physicians) and a durable power of attorney for health care. They allow you to outline your medical treatment preferences and appoint someone to make decisions if you become incapacitated. A living will can also address the withdrawal of life support if you are in a permanent vegetative state with no chance of recovery.

Significantly, these documents are created by state law. Many states have special provisions related to these medical treatment documents.

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Although a living will or power of attorney validly executed in one state should be valid in another, the doctors or health care facilities will probably be most familiar with the documents used in their state. Of the three states in which the author practices (Utah, Arizona and Nevada), only Arizona law specifically states that it will accept any state's validly executed living will form. Because it is the treating doctor or health care facility that must accept the medical treatment documents and it is often of critical importance that the documents be accepted with the least amount of delay, it is usually wise to have new medical treatment documents executed for the state in which you now live.

Another issue related to relocating to another state that should be addressed in order to maximize potential tax benefits pertains to community property. There are ten community property states (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho, Texas, Washington, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Alaska—with Alaska recently adopting a form of community property ownership). Many married couples have relocated to southern Utah from community property states. If a married couple has moved

from a community property state or is planning to move to a community property state, they should have their estate plan reviewed.

For married couples, maintaining or establishing the characterization of property as community property can be beneficial. If property is community property, when one spouse dies the surviving spouse can sell appreciated assets (at or shortly after the time of the spouse's death) without having to pay capital gains tax. This is not the case for property owned jointly by a husband and wife that is not community property. For property owned by a husband and wife that is not community property, a surviving spouse will have to pay a capital gains tax on onehalf the appreciation of assets sold at or shortly after the time of the first spouse's death. Depending on how long the asset has been owned and the amount of appreciation and potential capital gains tax, the tax savings of maintaining or establishing the characterization of property as community property can be significant.

The preceding issues are just a few of the estate planning items that should be considered when relocating from one state to another.

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.

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by Lynn Griffin

Three Bears

Reimagined

It’s a sunny morning in the Big Forest and the Bear family is just waking up.

Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table. He looks into his small bowl. It is empty! "Who's been eating my porridge?" he squeaks.

Father Bear arrives at the table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl. It is also empty! "Who's been eating my porridge?" he roars.

Mother Bear sticks her head out the kitchen door and yells, "For Pete's sake, how many times do we have to go through this?

It was Mother Bear who got up first. It was Mother Bear who woke everybody else in the house up. It was Mother Bear who unloaded the dishwasher from last night and put everything away. It was Mother Bear who went out into the cold early morning air to fetch the newspaper. It was Mother Bear who set the table. It was Mother Bear who put the cat out, cleaned the litter box and filled the cat's water and food dish. And now that you've decided to come down stairs and grace me with your presence, listen good because I'm only going to say this one more time: I haven't made the porridge yet!"

THEME: Graduation

ACROSS

1. "____ Louise"

5. Unsolicited email

9. Parentheses, e.g.

13. Not mainstream, as in art

15. Heap

16. Chesterfield, e.g.

17. Not sharp

18. Katy Perry's hit

19. Grammy of sports

20. *Bachelor of Arts, e.g.

23. Autumn mo.

24. Opposite of outs

25. Muslim ruler, respectfully

28. Retirement safety net (2 words)

31. Completely isolate (2 words)

33. "That feels good!" exclamation

34. Programmer's bane

35. Mozart's "L'____ del Cairo"

36. *Same as #11 Down

40. #me____

42. Paleozoic or Victorian, e.g.

43. Yoda: "Do or do not. There is no ____"

44. River port in Belgium

47. Not figurative

51. Wavelike patterned silk

52. "For ____ a jolly..."

53. Bass product

54. *Student speaker at graduation, usually

59. Regrettably, exclamation

61. Immanuel ____, German philosopher

62. Fortune teller's props

63. Welcome ____, pl.

64. "Cogito ____ sum"

65. Subdivision of an act

Olden day "you"

Paternity

A husband and wife have four boys. The odd part of it is that the older three have red hair, light skin, and are tall, while the youngest son has black hair, dark eyes, and is short. The father eventually takes ill and is lying on his deathbed when he turns to his wife and says, "Honey, before I die, be completely honest with me. Is our youngest son my child?" The wife replies, "I swear on everything that's holy that he is your son." With that, the husband passes away. The wife then mutters, "Thank God he didn't ask about the other three."

Paddy says, "Murphy, why is it them deep sea divers always sit on the side of the boat with them air tanks on their backs, and fall backwards out of the boat?"

Murphy thinks for a minute then says, "That's easy. It's 'cos if they fell forwards, they'd still be in the friggin boat!"

67. Whitetail, e.g. 68. Late actor Kristofferson DOWN 1. Type of ape

Twist together

Not products, in chemistry

Dietary mineral

Spring, ____, sprung

Devoutly

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 Jun. 3, 2026 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

GARFIELD COUNTY

CHANGE APPLICATION(S)

61-2708 (a54511): Christopher Robert Clevely and Alise Michelle Clevely, as CoTrustees of the Clevely Living Trust propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 mi SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

61-1834 (a54528): Donaldson Family, LLC propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles S. of Panguitch Lake) for DOMESTIC.

EXTENSION(S)

61-2724 (a32319): Alex Fledderjohn, Jonathan George, Bruce Miklautsch, Seth Hamel, Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 2.7 ac-ft. from groundwater (8 miles South of Hatch) for DOMESTIC.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 7 & 14, 2026

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Weed Specialist

Garfield County is accepting applications for a Weed Specialist in Panguitch and other areas of Garfield County. The position is part-time from May to September Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch or at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2026.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

2 Seasonal, Full-Time Wildlife Technicians

Garfield County is accepting applications for 2 seasonal, full-time Wildlife Technicians. The application process closes 5:00 pm Friday, May 15, 2026. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759 or online at garfield.utah.gov. Additional information can be obtained by calling Dave Dodds at (435) 676-1119.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

Panguitch Care and Share (Food Bank) Worker

Garfield County is accepting applications for the position of Panguitch Care and Share (Food Bank) Worker. The position is part-time (30 hours per month) are available at the Garfield County Clerk's Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www.garfield.utah.gov. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2026.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu

Tues. May 12th Pulled Pork Sandwich, Frozen Pea Salad/ Chips, Three-Bean Salad, Pears/Salad Bar, Banana Cake

Wed. May 13th Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, California Blend Veggies/Bread, Salad Bar/Pineapple, Chocolate Truffle

Thurs. May 14th Hoagie Sandwich, Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese, Chips, Applesauce, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

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

Bryce Valley Senior Lunches at the BRYCE VALLEY Senior Center

TUES May 12th

WED May 13th

THURS May 14th

Chicken Caesar Wrap, Caesar Salad, Pistachio Salad w/ Pineapple, Fruit in Season, Peanut Butter Cookie

Baked Potato Bar w/Chili, Cheese/Roll, Brocolli/Feta-Cranberry Salad, Peaches, Rice Krispie

Patty Melt on Rye w/Chips, Potato Salad, Carrot/Raisin Salad, Pears, Appplesauce Cake

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666

All meals are served with milk & bread. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors and $10 for those under 60 years of age.

PUBLIC HEARING ON BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE

TOWN COUNCIL

LOA

Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing on a business license ordinance before its regularly scheduled meeting on May 14, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All public is welcome to attend and comment on this ordinance. If you would like a copy of the ordinance, you may contact Michelle Brian or Amber Perkins at 435-836-2160 before the hearing.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 30 and MAY 7, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING ON WUI ORDINANCE

(WILDLAND-URBAN

INTERFACE CODE) LOA TOWN COUNCIL

Loa Town Council will hold a public hearing on the WUI ordinance (WildlandUrban Interface code). This code shall regulate and govern the mitigation of hazards to life and property from the intrusion of fire from wildland exposures, fire from adjacent structures, and the prevention of structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels and is required by state law for all municipalities to pass. The public hearing on this will be held before the regularly scheduled meeting on May 14, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All public is welcome to attend and comment. If you would like a copy of this ordinance, contact Michelle Brian or Amber Perkins at 435-836-2160 before the hearing.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 30 and MAY 7, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

IRRIGATION USERS

LOA TOWN/FREMONT

Due to severe drought conditions, Loa Town will implement turns on the pump system for all irrigation users. This is your friendly reminder: East side residents can water on Monday and Wednesday, and West side residents can water on Tuesday and Thursday. Pumps will be shut off every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The rest of the residents not using irrigation water are also asked to conserve this summer. Thank you for your cooperation.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 30 and MAY 7, 2026

LAND OFFERING UTAH SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION

The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration is now accepting offers or proposals for the purchase or development of certain Trust Lands in Garfield County, located near Bryce Canyon City, known as the Coyote Hill Parcel (approximately 200 acres). The parcel is described as the SW¼SW¼ of Section 34 of T35S, R4W, SLB&M, Lot 4 of Section 3 of T36S, R4W, SLB&M and Lots 1 and 2 and SE ¼NE¼ of Section 4 of T36S, R4W, SLB&M. Any entity wishing to submit a proposal for the development or purchase of this property may do so until 3:00 PM on June 29, 2026. Proposals should be e-mailed to Aaron Langston at aaronlangston@utah. gov. Reference: Coyote Hill Parcel. More information can be found at https://tinyurl. com/3u3yjmhx. The Trust Lands Administration reserves the right to reject any proposal.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 7, 14 & 21, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TOWN OF CANNONVILLE

A planning committee meeting will be held in the Town Hall, May 20, 2026, at 5:45 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 APRIL 23 & 30 and MAY 7, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TOWN OF CANNONVILLE

A public meeting will be held in the Town Hall, May 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. to review the Town of Cannonville proposed budget updates. It will then be adopted by resolution. Public is welcome.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 23 & 30 and MAY 7, 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 LARRY DOYLE MAPES deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 263600005, Assigned: JUDGE LARSEN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JERRY MAPES was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of LARRY DOYLE MAPES 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 8th day of April, 2026. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 16, 23 & 30 and MAY 7, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN

There will be a public hearing to discuss a proposed Torrey Town Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance Public comments are invited.

May 14, 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 7 & 14, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TORREY TOWN

There will be a public hearing to discuss the Torrey Town Annexation Policy Public comments are invited.

May 14, 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 7 & 14, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LYMAN TOWN

Lyman Town Council Meeting

May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Lyman Town Hall

Lyman Town will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of adopting: An Ordinance Adopting the International Wildlife-Urban Interface Code

An Ordinance of Lyman Town adopting the 2024 Edition of the Interface Code (IWUIC), as currently amended by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands; Regulating and Governing the Mitigation of Hazards to Life and Property from the Intrusion of Fire from Wildlife Exposures, Fire from adjacent Structures, and the Prevention of Structure Fires from spreading to Wildland and Fuels: Providing for the Issuance of Permits and the Collection of Fees; Repealing prior conflicting Ordinances; and providing for an Effective Date.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 7 & 14, 2026

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Front Desk Agents

Laundry Services

Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

Positions to start April 1st through October 31st

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

Position Announcements

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

• Para-Professional at Panguitch High School

• Para-Professional at Panguitch Elementary 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.

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HELP WANTED

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.

Job Title: Dental Patient Relations

Location: Escalante, UT

Position Type: Part-Time About Us

Wayne Community Health Centers - Kazan Memorial Dental is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We are looking for a reliable and friendly Patient Relations team member to support our front office operations on a Part-Time basis.

Position Summary

The Patient Relations Front Desk is the first point of contact for patients and visitors. This role is responsible for greeting patients, scheduling appointments, handling phone calls, and providing excellent customer service to ensure a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner

Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Unit located at 209 E. 100 S. Bicknell. Utilities Included. $1250/month. Miguel at 801-870-9381.

YARD SALE FOR RENT

COMMUNITY

YARD 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.

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Answers for this week

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

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls

• Schedule, confirm, and update patient appointments

• Verify and update patient information and insurance details

• Collect co-pays and balances as needed

• Provide accurate information and assist patients with questions or concerns

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

• Basic computer skills

• Flexible availability to cover shifts as needed

Interested candidates may apply by submitting a resume to 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.

For people with mental health conditions Mon, Wed, Fri 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Wed 12:30 - 2:00 pm Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

For loved ones of people with mental health conditions Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:00 - 8:30 pm Register at namiut.org