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2 Measles Cases Confirmed in Central Utah

SEVIER CO. - The Central Utah Health Department (CUHD) has confirmed two measles cases in local residents. Both cases were in unvaccinated individuals who had recent contact with someone they believe had measles.

CUHD staff have identified a small number of individuals who may have had minimal exposure to one of the positive cases. CUHD staff are currently contacting any exposed individuals. There have been no further exposures or risks to the public from these cases at this time.

“As measles has been identified throughout the state in recent months, we want to stress how quickly this disease can spread and how serious the illness can be,” said Nate Selin, CUHD Executive Director. “We want residents to be aware, watch for symptoms, and make sure they’re protected

Garfield Co. Hosts Birthday Party in Honor of James A. Garfield Day

The Garfield County Commissioners—Leland F. Pollock, Jerry A. Taylor, and David B. Tebbs—have officially designated November 19th as James A. Garfield Day to pay tribute to the 20th president of the United States, who is also the namesake of Garfield County, Utah. To mark the day, a "Birthday Party" was held at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch, and those in attendance were treated to cake, cookies, ice cream, and some free Garfield County swag.

PANGUITCH - November 19th has been officially designated as James A. Garfield Day in Garfield County. The Garfield County Commissioners—Leland

Local Sibling Authors Publish Second of Three Children's Christmas Books by Brenda

Shakespear

Courtesy Brenda Shakespear

Local authors and sisters Jeannene Pollock and Brenda Shakespear have just published their second of three children’s Christmas books, titled “Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve during Santa’s Christmas Puppy Chaos.” magic as Mrs. Claus comes to the rescue to save the day. The adorable illustrations were created by Salem High School senior Emily Parker.

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Local authors, and sisters, Jeannene Pollock and Brenda Shakespear have just published their second of three children’s Christmas books. Each rhyming book is full of mishaps and

F. Pollock, Jerry A. Taylor, and David B. Tebbs—made this declaration to pay tribute to the 20th president of the United States, who is also the namesake of Gar-

Dixie N.F. Christmas Tree Permits Available Online

DIXIE N.F. - Christmas tree permits will be available online from Dixie National Forest for the upcoming holiday season. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found at www. recreation.gov.

To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit recreation.gov and search for Dixie National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully

field County, Utah. The county hosted a “Birthday Party” to commemorate the event at the Garfield County Courthouse commission chambers in Panguitch

from 2:00-3:00 p.m. All citizens of Garfield County were invited to attend and

WAYNE CO. - The Nov. 17 Wayne County Commission meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners quickly approved the minutes from the Nov. 3 meeting and reminded attendees to sign in for the record. First item on the agenda was Johanna Williams announcing that she is resigning as managing public defender to become a guardian ad item with the state courts, but she said service continuity is set. The commission approved the standard Indigent Defense Services contracts for a full threeyear term (through June 2028), with the Labrum Group taking over managing-defender duties. A three-county MOU with Sanpete and Sevier counties was also ratified to keep the regional model in place. “This gives you predictability for the next three years,” Williams said, noting the county’s Justice Court portion con-

RVU to Host Community Potluck in Torrey to Benefit Wayne Co. Food Pantry, Dec. 6 by David Cushing | Rural Voices of Utah

Voices of Utah members (from left to right)

Joy Morris, Linda Ward and Sandy Borthwick are hosting a community potluck dinner to benefit the Bicknell food pantry at the Torrey Town Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 6.

TORREY - The government shutdown may have ended and Utahns in need are again receiving food assistance benefits through the Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but food prices continue to climb, and it’s often harder to get by than in years past.

“I used to fill up my

cart for $100,” said a shopper at Royal's Foodtown in Loa recently.

Courtesy Dave Cushing

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Susan Snow, Linda Peer, Rod Frazier, Bernie Wuestefeld, Dave Cushing, Bob Emrich, Joanne Stenten,

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Rabbit Valley Quilters Present Handmade Quilts to Wayne County Sheriff's Office for Those in Need

This annual event is a yearly tradition going back several years. It began with the idea that each deputy would carry a quilt in his/

her vehicle to be given to anyone needing assistance in an emergency. This project idea has blossomed each year. The 11-year old boys and girls from Fremont and Loa were instrumental in

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I worked among the homeless for several years. I was an urban library administrator, and my library, like most public libraries, was a defacto shelter for people without homes. I understand the discomfort of my fellow citizens when they encounter the unwashed down-n-out, and, yes, there are alcoholics, drug addicts, and those who burned their bridges and are understandably alone. They are a very visible but small minority of the homeless people I experienced and not at all characteristic of the population.

People become homeless in America because there are so many working poor who can barely afford the necessities of life despite two or three part-time jobs or seasonal employment with low wages and no benefits. An accident or illness, domestic violence, and a host of other circumstances beyond their control can put them out on the street. Once homeless, it is very hard to get back up.

I think of the homeless carpenter I befriended who fell off a roof and shattered his ankle. Out of work, he lost his house and his wife. His story was typical. Medical debt and disability should not land you in today’s version of a debtor’s prison, with tents in a roadside ditch instead of bars on the windows.

When I began my career, there were many Vietnam vets on the street who were ruined by war. At the end of my career, they were replaced by homeless vets of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Criminalizing the Homeless

They are the unacknowledged price of empire bathing in public restrooms.

Since I retired, my colleagues report there are many more families with children now, and they struggle to provide services to the burgeoning number of kids. They describe the heart-breaking trauma they see.

The attack on healthcare and SNAP will result in many more homeless as America’s forgotten people fall further behind. What should be done? Practice our religious values and rescue the vulnerable among us? Tax the fabulous yachted few to feed children?

No, the feds under Trump intend to criminalize the homeless. A cruel policy is taking shape right here in Utah, state planned

and funded with our tax dollars. Intended by its righteous designers to be a place of rehabilitation, as if homelessness is a moral failing and not the consequence of vast inequality in this so-called “golden age” of Trump. The services offered are nothing new, just the confinement in a 1,300 bed facility to be built north of Salt Lake’s airport. Imprisonment in an “accountability center” within the “campus” will be justified the same way we once caged the mentally ill. The vast number of homeless I encountered were not mentally ill despite the daily stress of living on the street.

The solution to homelessness is housing. Surprise! Housing is cheaper and more effective than the expensive but failing

services we offer now. Affordability is not an economic circumstance that can be changed by whipping the poor towards unreachable goals.

Here is another thing the homeless told me: "I never thought this could happen to me." A common theme was the shock and disbelief of losing it all. Many of our neighbors and co-workers are vulnerable and will make up the coming wave of homelessness. They just don’t know it yet. Ask yourself, is this how I want to be treated if misfortune or the wreckage of a failing economy falls on me? Then call Governor Cox and tell him the people of Utah are better than his homeless prison disguised as welfare.

Chip Ward, Torrey

WAYNE CO. - On November 12, 2025, members of the Rabbit Valley Quilters of Wayne County presented more than twenty handmade quilts to Wayne County Sheriff Gulley and

Courtesy Marsha Chappell

On November 12, 2025, members of the Rabbit Valley Quilters of Wayne County presented more than twenty handmade quilts to Wayne County Sheriff Gulley and his deputies to use at their disposal this year.

his deputies to use at their disposal this year.

News from Wayne County

The Roost

by Adus F. Dorsey II

Robbers Roost is a vacant expanse of land located in the eastern half of Wayne County that, to a flatlander, seems to be about the size of the state of Texas.

WAYNE CO. - For those that don’t know, there really is a place called Robbers Roost where, in recent history, robbers, rustlers and hermits have gone to hide, and, if the truth were to be known, many a law man learned their fate. It is a place so remote that it is not uncommon to find ancient relics of civilization and cowboy artifacts left right where they were lost and abandoned and rusted mining equipment baking in the desert sun.

Robbers Roost is a vacant expanse of land located in the eastern half of Wayne County that, to a flatlander, seems to be about the size of the state of Texas, and Gaye Marie Ekker once called it home.

If one were to begin their internet search for the history of the area called Robbers Roost, Cowboy Cave might come up as a good place to start. Cowboy Cave is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. It is believed that the cave gets its name from a bust of a cowboy that is etched into the sandstone cliff, along with a lot of other graffiti and authentic pictographs and petroglyphs. Archaeological excavations at Cowboy Cave uncovered items dating back to the early archaic period, 7400-5100 BC. The cave appears to have been inhabited during other periods, as well, with the latest date being 100-650 AD.

Geologically, the spectacular landscape dominating this canyon country is the product of eons of geologic activity: shifting of continents, global rising and falling of sea levels, and creation of highlands now worn and redeposited. At times, desert dominated the landscape; sometimes, freshwater or saltwater seas invaded, leaving rivers to erode the most recently deposited layers. Prevailing winds abetted the process. Periods of erosion account for the missing rock strata and layers appearing elsewhere in sequence. The last uplift of the Colorado Plateau began about ten million years ago. Uplift made meandering streams of the Colorado River run faster and cut the canyons that are Lake Powell's basin. Navajo sandstone, the dominant formation, is made of sand dunes hardened by ground water minerals. The deposits eventually wore away and exposed today's sand-

stone. Other layers contain sea-deposited sediments or fossils of land or marine organisms that lived millions of years ago. Petrified wood, fossils of dinosaur bones, and small sea creatures are found in several rock strata.

As far as human history is concerned, there is extensive evidence that the ten-toed species, referred to as "man," explored and lived in the area, hunting and harvesting large animals the size of modernday elephants, only hairier. A good guess would be that they conversed with grunts and groans and intricate artwork left etched into rock walls which can be found throughout southern Utah and beyond.

Although most scholarly types tend to find the early history of man intriguing, it is the adventurous child in us all that seem to find our inner outlaw most interesting, and who better to let our imagination run wild than the consonant Circleville misfit himself, Butch Cassidy.

Sandwiched between the Colorado, Green, and Dirty Devil rivers is a savage stretch of land crisscrossed with steep-walled canyons and hidden ravines. For over thirty years, this inhospitable terrain served as a hideout for outlaws of every sort. Robbers Roost was a stronghold of the Wild Bunch—Butch Cassidy’s motley Wayne County, Utah, band of bank robbers, train stickup men, and horse and cattle rustlers.

Of all Western outlaws, none are more fondly remembered in story and folklore than the "Robin Hood of the West," Butch Cassidy—the alias of Robert LeRoy Parker. Parker was born 15 April 1866 in Beaver, Utah, and was raised by Mormon pioneer parents on a ranch near Circleville, Utah. While a teenager, Parker fell under the influence of an old rustler named Mike Cassidy. Parker soon left home to ride the outlaw trail. For the first several years after leaving home, Parker rode the fringe between being an outlaw and a migrant cowboy. He

worked several ranches, as well as one time in a butcher shop at Rock Springs, Wyoming, from which he took the name "Butch."

To not bring shame upon honest parents, he added the name Cassidy, most likely in respect for his old mentor. Cassidy served a two-year stint in a Wyoming jail from 1894 to 1896 for cattle rustling, then moved on to become a master planner in the robbery of trains, banks, and mine payrolls. With his quick wit and native charm, coupled with his fearlessness and bravery, he never lacked for willing companions to assist in his plans. By 1896, his gang dubbed themselves the "Wild Bunch."

Long gone are the days of Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, gone also are the miners; the search for precious minerals and oil are only entries detailed in company logbooks. What remains of the old days of Robbers Roost can often be found scattered across the terrain and in the canyons, names scratched on rock walls where wild cows, rogue burrows and our imagination run wild.

The Bureau of Land Management, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and Canyonlands National Park claim much of the land where Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch hid their ill-gotten loot. Today, park rangers and conservation officers wearing government issued badges have replaced U.S. Marshals sporting six shooters.

On any given day, Toyotas and Subarus loaded to the gills with visitors and tourists now come to marvel at the wide open spaces and stars that fill the night sky, and most will never know that this magical place called Robbers Roost, located in eastern Wayne County, Utah, has such a colorful history that dates back to the age of the mastodons and cave men and women.

References: Utah Geology of the Colorado Plateau, Barbara Ekker recalls The Roost recording, Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Adus F. Dorsey II

Wills, Trusts, and More

Gratitude and Estate Planning

Thanksgiving brings great memories. As a young boy growing up, I loved meeting at grandma’s house on 21st Street in old Las Vegas.

We crammed cousins and uncles in every corner of the house, and a spirit of thanks and gratitude prevailed.

Just before my 17th birthday, my grandma died, and Thanksgiving changed.

At 17, I didn’t experience much regarding my grandmother’s estate planning, but I learned to be more grateful for the time I shared with her.

Estate planning is not something you do for yourself. It is something you do for others.

Meeting with a professional and getting your affairs in order is an expression of love.

by Jeffery J. McKenna

For all of us, there will come a time when we die. Your estate plan, in part, formulates your legacy. Through the planning and drafting of your will or trust, you can express your gratitude for those individuals or organizations you value through word and deed.

I’ve watched a strong man cry from gratitude for what he received and sisters expressing thanks for a well-structured estate plan when meeting with me after mom’s death.

Not all estate plans and beneficiaries are filled with gratitude, but through your actions, you can help facilitate more gratitude throughout the process. No one is entitled to an

inheritance. All should acknowledge the grace of the provider of the inheritance. All should cultivate gratitude in receiving the gifts they receive. On more than one occasion, I have disinherited children or included language in an estate planning document, to further a client’s desire to teach that an inheritance should be received with a spirit of gratitude regarding the gift given.

Gratitude and estate planning go hand in hand. As we approach Thanksgiving and think about all we have, we should contemplate how we have planned for our affairs. With some thought and guidance, you can help foster gratitude within your estate plan.

Now with Richfield and Panguitch offices to serve clients in and around the surrounding counties.

Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for over 25 years.

He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead.

If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, please feel free to contact him at 435 628-1711 or jeff@bmo.law or visit the firm’s website at www.bmolawfirm.com. He would enjoy hearing from you.

country roads

by Lynn Griffin

Skeleton

There is a skeleton in our neighborhood who always knows that something bad might happen way before it actually happens.

He has actually become quite famous and when a TV crew interviewed about the reason behind this ability, the skeleton finally disclosed his secret: he could feel the bad vibes in his bones.

Hello From the Other Side

I was once passing through a town in England when this lady stopped me because she needed help fixing her car that had broken down.

As I was fixing the car, the lady would cross the road and shout "Hello" at me. This happened a few times as the lady found it really amusing. I would have thought that it was very weird had I not realized that it was the singer Adele.

Homework

My brother came back from school all motivated because he said he would be following a new diet from that day. We didn't really give it much thought until my brother really started eating his homework for dinner. When we stopped him and asked why he was doing that, he replied, "I was just trying to see how it tasted because my teacher said that the homework would be a piece of cake for me."

THEME: Happy Holidays ACROSS

1. Shapeless form 5. Hot springs resort 8. Not square 11. Private theater box 12. Relating to ear 13. Rome's Colosseum, e.g. 15. I ____ you so!

16. *The opposite of a store the day before Christmas?

17. *"Auld Lang Syne" poet

18. *Partridge's perch (2 words) 20. Vegas numbers 21. New Zealand's indigenous people

22. Fuss

23. Tabby's favorite herb

26. More so than swell

30. Big-headedness

31. Resembling an ape

34. John Wayne Gacy's ____ the Clown

35. Photographer Dorothea of "Migrant Mother" fame

37. Type or kind

38. Like a sheep after a haircut

39. D'Artagnan's weapon of choice

40. Superlative of #33 Down

42. U.S. central bank

43. Wilma and Fred's hometown

45. *Latke's main ingredient

47. Word of possibility

Turning token taker

Exclamation of sorrow

*____ Odbody of "It's a Wonderful Life"

Raspberry drupe-

Saintly glow

Letter opener

Hunts for food

Banana leftover

Guesstimate

Mosquito

Once, a mosquito walked into a clinic.

The doctor saw him and asked him what the matter was. The mosquito said that he had a lot of problems. He was not happy with his life, and he was not happy with the job he was doing. He was sad and had no motivation. The doctor listened to his problems and told him that he should really visit a therapist instead of a doctor. The mosquito replied, "Yeah, I know. I just came in because of the blood."

PUNishment

I told my suitcase there would be no vacation this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage.

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Obituaries

Raymond Christian

April 18, 1939 - November 15, 2025

ESCALANTE - RAYMOND CHRISTIAN, 86, passed away on November 15, 2025, in Escalante, Utah, after a noble fight of eight years against prostate cancer. He beat the odds given of five years and lived out his days to the fullest.

Raymond was born April 18, 1939, to Walter Lester and Lois Hafen Christian in St. George, Utah. He is the eldest of four children, two sisters and one brother.

Raymond graduated from Dixie High School in 1957, then attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, majoring in geography. During his summers off, he returned home and worked at the Nevada Test Site. As a sophomore at the University of Utah, Ray was one of five St. George students on the honor roll. This list included students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, making it quite an accomplishment.

It wasn’t long before he met his sweetheart, Lana Willson, in a university square-dancing class. After taking the class more times than he could get credit for, he’d found the love of his life and never let her go. Raymond received his bachelor's degree in geography with high honors from the University of Utah in August 1960. Then, married Lana on February 18, 1961, in Castle Dale, Utah, followed by a reception and dance at the ward recreation hall with friends and family in her hometown of Elmo.

After graduation, Raymond began teaching university courses. He taught at the University of Arizona, then accepted a position at Eastern Washington University, where he and Lana made their home in Pine City, Washington. During those years, they were blessed with the births of their two sons, Forrest in 1972, and Spencer in 1976.

Ray and Lana later discovered their hearts were still in Utah, and that’s where they wanted to raise their family. So, in 1981, they moved and found their forever home in Escalante, enticed by the calm atmosphere, proximity to family, colorful landscape, hiking, and adventures that lay ahead!

Raymond taught Spanish and Science at the local high school, worked as the town librarian, and even drove the school bus on occasion! He loved gardening, hunting, and served on the Search and Rescue team for Garfield County. Ray had a talent for topographical maps and grew the BEST watermelon! People who knew Ray would say he was friendly, intelligent, and witty. He had a happy demeanor and loved to bring joy to life. This trait became an asset to him and Lana when they cared for Lana’s elderly mother, Ada, in their Escalante home until her death in 2011. Ada was extremely fond of her son-in-law.

Raymond also loved time with his sons and grandchildren. Traditional visits from them in Spring included coloring and rolling Easter eggs, then in Summer for root beer floats and Escalante’s Pioneer Day Celebrations. It was always a treat to have the “family campground” expanding in the yard as the years went on.

Raymond will be well remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Raymond is survived by his beloved wife, Lana, his two sons, Forrest (Deb) Christian (Helena, MT), Spencer (Krista) Christian (American Fork, UT), grandchildren, Robert Jace (Emily) Christian, Thomas (Emma) Christian, Zackry, Ethan, Mason, Abigail, Brooklyn; siblings, Eileen Prisbrey, Constance (Douglas) Limb, and Daniel (Jetta) Christian. Raymond is preceded in death by his father, Walter Lester Christian, and mother, Lois Hafen Christian.

A viewing was held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Elmo, UT (170 E Main St, Elmo, UT 84521), with funeral services following at 1:00 pm. With interment in the Elmo Cemetery.

A memorial will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (80 S Center St., Escalante, UT 84726).

Raymond is in the care of Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti

November has about come to an end, and it was the warmest on record. We did get a little rain during the month. The COP30 United Nations climate meeting happened in Brazil, and the U.S. was the only country that wasn’t there. They did vote to help poorer countries to achieve climate goals by doing away with their pollution and helping clean up their water.

The Insider has been coming out on Wednesdays, so I will announce one more time about the Panguitch family Thanksgiving dinner. It will be held at the Panguitch Senior Citizen Center, and all are invited. It will be starting at 12:30 and will go till all are served.

There are still a lot of things going on in the near future. Santa will be here in Panguitch on December 6th, or Saturday. He will arrive at the Panguitch Social Hall at 10:00 on a big red fire engine. Santa will have hot chocolate and cookies, along with gifts for every child that comes. He will have wish lists you can fill out for the Sub for Santa program.

Also on that weekend, there will be a Panguitch wrestling tournament at the Triple C Arena on the 5th and 6th. On the 12th, the following weekend, will be the Christmas Light Parade. The next day will be the Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show. Also on the 13th will be the Christmas Home Tours from 5-8.

The three wards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be having their annual Christmas dinner.

For the month of November, the DUP has chosen Darlene Evans as their most valuable member.

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

She has been a member since 1986. She has given many wonderful lessons and has provided many services to the people of Panguitch. So, this month, please take a minute of your time to thank Darlene for the joy that she brings to many people's lives.

It is hard to believe that the college football season is almost over; there is only a game or two left. Both BYU and Utah are still in the running for a playoff berth, with their 11th and 12th place rankings. It doesn’t look like the Jazz are going anywhere, with a record of five wins and eleven losses. But they do have some really good new players on the team, so who knows; the season goes on forever.

Many of you know I had a 90th birthday. I was born in 1935, and my life expectancy was 58. There were some bad times, but more good ones. It was in the middle of the Depression, and when I turned 5, World War II broke out. My father, who worked for the City of Los Angeles, tried to enlist, but they wouldn’t take him because he was 42. He quit his job and went to work in the shipyards making war ships.

After the war was over, we could then buy Hershey bars for five cents, and I spent my quarter on five of them and got so sick. I didn’t eat another one for a lot of years. Since that time, there have been many wars. In my time, it was the Korean War, and I joined the Navy. Since then, we have had the Vietnam, the Gulf, and the Iraq wars and the battles in Afghanistan. All leading to many deaths of our young ones, and none of them changed anything.

So much for the bad, it is time for the good parts. People are living longer, and they forget why. Many children died in the early years, and then vaccines came along and many diseases were cured. It is estimated that 150 million lives (mostly children) have been saved by vaccines. Just one year after a new virus caused the COVID pandemic, a vaccine became available and was 90% effective. Research has shown that it saved twenty million lives in its first year.

Healthy lifestyles also help, with smoking being down from 19% of the people in our country to 8%. I lost two of my sisters who were smokers and died in their late 50s. More people are exercising more and eating healthier foods.

New imaging technologies can see deep inside your body without touching you. Machines can produce a clear view inside all parts of your body, pictures that help to identify and quickly fix problems.

Heart disease remains the number one killer in industrialized countries, but deaths have come way down during my lifetime. There are powerful new drugs to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. There are new ways to treat blocked arteries: stents and bypass surgery, pacemakers, and heart valve replacements. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with heart failure, and only 30% of my heart was working. But thanks to a new pacemaker, different drugs and exercise, the heart doctor said I had graduated from the program. My heart is now functioning at 65%, which is normal.

Cancer is the number two killer. Today, sci-

ence has provided robust answers that have led to several miraculous treatments. Early detection is the key using mammograms and PSI exams. Pat has had breast cancer, and I have had prostate cancer, but they were caught early, and we have no effects from those problems. New drugs, including antiviral drugs, have saved millions of lives of people who have HIV/ AIDS or Hepatitis C virus infection.

Another place where there has been improvement is in the realm of organ transplantation. There were decades of failure. Science has finally found the answers to make organ transplantation work, giving full lives to millions of people. I know several people who have kidneys and one who has gotten a new heart, and it functions really well. It is of a concern to me that some people are skeptical of the value of medical science and of the tools that medical science has given us. I was born at the right time to benefit from the progress of medical science. I only knew one of my grandparents, a grandmother who lived with us, but had nothing to do with my sister and I. Now we have four greatgrandchildren and could even make it to being great-great-grandparents, since our oldest greatgrandchild is 23 and has a girlfriend.

Science is not through; there are still many things out there on the horizon that will be solved in the near future.

(Much of this article comes from a Harvard Health letter by Komaroff M.D.) Mack O

Wayne Commission: The resignation of Johanna Williams as managing public defender and approval of the standard Indigent Defense Services contracts for a full three-year term, a report by Sevier County Fire Warden Brion Terry, the coming implementation of House Bill 48, and adoption of new planning and zoning application fees discussed.

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tinues to be county-funded. Next on the agenda, Sevier County Fire Warden Brion Terry reported a quiet fire year locally—Wayne had only a handful of minor reports—but he praised local crews who assisted on the Monroe Canyon Fire, saying there are “cabins still standing because of Wayne County firefighters.” Terry also presented the county’s 2026 participation commitment, showing Wayne owed roughly $3,000 but contributed nearly $7,000–

$8,000 worth of in-kind labor through its community chipping program. The overage will roll forward as credit for next year.

Looking ahead, state officials briefed commissioners on the coming implementation of House Bill 48, which will take effect January 1. The law introduces a new statewide Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fee—expected to range from $25 to $200 per structure annually—to fund wildfire prevention efforts. The Donkey Flats and Grover areas are among the few local zones likely to be

classified as “high-risk.”

Commissioners voiced concern about additional fees on rural homeowners, emphasizing the importance of local input as rules are finalized. Public comment remains open through December, and the county’s Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan is under review.

The commission approved Emily Edwards as a new hire in the Clerk/Auditor’s Office.

Following a Planning & Zoning recommendation, the commission declined to adopt a countywide annexation policy at this time, citing that water access and zoning reviews already force most edge-oftown projects to coordinate with municipalities. Commissioners emphasized the county still retains protest rights under state annexation procedures if needed (e.g., to address county road impacts).

The board also adopted new planning and zon-

ing application fees—the county’s first—to offset administrative time and discourage incomplete filings. Key rates include $300 plus $50 per lot for subdivisions, $500 plus noticing for Resort/Recreation zone changes, and $150 for conditional-use permits. Variances required by utility providers will be exempt. The fees take effect January 1, 2026.

Vouchers were approved, including passthrough funding for the Hanksville Diversion Project and smaller allocations for Search and Rescue and the senior center’s fuel costs. With no further business after voucher approvals, the commission adjourned, noting appreciation for the muchneeded moisture the valley received this week.

The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.

Potluck Dinner: This will be a wonderful, off-season opportunity to spend time with folks from the area. Let’s work together to help people who need it.

Bernie W., Rural Voices of Utah community potluck benefit organizer Community Center.

“That only buys two or three bags of groceries now.”

As part of the local response to this, Rural Voices of Utah (RVU) is hosting a community potluck dinner to benefit the Bicknell food pantry. The event is at the Torrey Town Pavilion on Saturday, December 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will include a few speakers, as well as local musicians. RVU invites you to bring prepared foods, beverages and anything else you’d like to share with your neighbors at this community-building dinner.

“This will be a wonderful, off-season opportunity to spend time with folks from the area,” said Bernie W., one of the organizers. “Let’s work together to help people who need it.”

RVU—a group of local residents who foster civic engagement and quality of life in south central Utah—urges you to donate non-perishable food items, cash or checks to help the food pantry. Checks should be made out to Royal’s Foodtown, which will convert the funds to $50 gift cards.

The cards, in turn, will be distributed to needy families and individuals, said Mike Riddle, who heads up the Bicknell pantry, located in the Wayne County

“Once a client is registered with the pantry, they can receive gift cards to spend at Royal’s, along with items from our shelves and refrigerators,” said Riddle. Registration means providing a name and address, that’s all. No income verification is required.

Demand for food assistance has been growing nationally for years. In Wayne County, the number of pantry clients has nearly tripled since 2022, said Riddle, from fifteen to forty-five, some of whom are individuals such as senior citizens scraping by on social security or heads of households having trouble making ends meet. And although the local client count is relatively low, the growth of need aligns with overall trends.

Based on recent headlines in The Insider , readers know that the need for food assistance in our area is on the rise. Groups including the Moony Wash Boys, the Good Neighbors Coalition, and the Wayne County Health Department are actively collecting donations of money and food on behalf of the pantry.

“There’s a big push this time of year to support the food pantry,” said Bernie W. “Let’s try to keep up the momentum after the new year. The demand for food assistance isn’t going away anytime soon.”

And if you would like to volunteer with

the Bicknell food pantry, there is plenty of opportunity, said Riddle, who started volunteering his time there three years ago. The first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m., a truck arrives from the Central Utah Food Bank in Richfield. “We always need help unloading the truck, moving supplies into the pantry and stocking the shelves,” he noted.

If you volunteer, you can help check in the clients as they arrive or assist them as they gather food items inside the pantry. Volunteers also have risen to the occasion when something unusual comes up. “I called a friend who spoke Spanish to come over and translate for a family of Peruvians one time,” said Riddle. “And once I got a call from a client on Christmas Eve saying there was no food in the house. We got someone to go over unlock the place, in the spirit of the season.”

Bicknell pantry hours are 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month and 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

Potluck Dinner

Schools and Sports

Capitol Reef Field Station Selected as a 2025 Leave No Trace Spotlight

The field station was one of eleven sites, nationwide, chosen for community conservation initiative

by Cinimin Kofford | Utah Valley University | Capitol Reef Field Station Site Manager

The Bobcat’s basketball season is off to a really great start. The Lady Cats went up to Fillmore. They took on Millard (a 2A school) and came away with a win. Then the next night, El Capitan came to town, and the Cats didn’t have much trouble with them. Last Tuesday, the Cats went over to Enterprise, and they are expected to be a little more competitive. On December 4th, their toughest competition, Piute will be here for a game.

The Bobcats' first game was also part of a double header with El Capitan. The boys started off with a JV game and won that 67 to 6; you read that right. The Varsity game wasn’t quite that bad, and I think the Cats won by 20. The Cats had a home game last Tuesday against Enterprise, and they will be a much better team. The Cats have one more home game against Millard on the 3rd of December. The Cats then hit the road with games against San Juan, Green River and Wayne, all before coming home on the 12th against Tintic.

I wondered where El Capitan was, and I found out that it is in Arizona, about a mile from Colorado City’s Water Canyon.

CAPITOL REEF -

The Leave No Trace organization selected Capitol Reef Field Station as a 2025 Spotlight site. As outdoor areas nationwide are being impacted by record use, this new initiative from Leave No Trace shines a light on communities rising to meet this challenge with multi-day, onsite education, and restoration initiatives. From November 13-15, Leave No Trace visited Capitol Reef National Park and Torrey with Utah Valley Univer-

the site's impacts and foster healthy lands and people.

As part of Capitol Reef Field Station's Spotlight site Leave No Trace programming, students at Wayne High School engaged in a variety of educational Leave No Trace games and activities on Thursday, November 13. The Leave No Trace organization selected Capitol Reef Field Station as a 2025 Spotlight site. From November 13-15, Leave No Trace visited Capitol Reef National Park and Torrey with Utah Valley University’s Capitol Reef Field Station to work with the community and local land agencies to deliver Leave No Trace education, as well as to partner on restoration and stewardship projects. sity’s Capitol Reef Field Station to work with the community and local land agencies to deliver Leave No Trace education, as well as to partner on restoration and stewardship projects.

Local land agencies or community groups nominate sites for the Leave No Trace Spotlight initiative. The diverse sites chosen in 2025 span the country, each with unique environmental challenges. The initiative aims to equip each Spotlight area with relevant Leave No Trace tools that address

“The Spotlight program is an amazing way to highlight the power of a community and the steps they can take to protect the outdoor areas they love,” states Dana Watts, the Executive Director of Leave No Trace. “This program puts conservation into action and the three-day Spotlight led by Leave No Trace staff, focuses on workshops, Leave No Trace education, and community engagement to ensure that every Spot-

light host is left with the tools necessary to continue to protect and conserve the areas around them.”

“We are so excited to have been selected as a 2025 Spotlight location,” says Site Manager, Cinimin Kofford. “Capitol Reef Field Station, in partnership with Capitol Reef National Park, promotes and supports engaged learning, environmental ethics, and research and creative work through the exploration of the Colorado Plateau. We look forward to tying in with the local community and connecting with the stewards that protect our incredible public lands.”

Throughout the three days, events included Leave No Trace Youth Education activities at Wayne High School and workshops and stewardship events in Torrey and at the Capitol Reef Field Station. Guides from Waterpocket Adventure Company, land managers from Capitol Reef National Park and Anasazi State Park and representatives from Grand Staircase Escalante Partners joined in for the overnight excursion, which was a free opportunity to stay at the field station and included guided hikes, discussions regarding conservation and Leave No Trace principles, and a volunteer stewardship project doing trail work along the Fremont River.

"Overall we had ten programs, reached two hundred and sixty-nine people and had impressions on many more," said Kofford in an email to The Insider Learn more about Leave No Trace and the Spotlight program, by visiting www.lnt.org.

BRYCE - Sofia Torres—a valued member of the Bryce Valley Cheer Team—is the Bryce Valley High School Athlete of the Week. Sofia is recognized for her positivity, consistent effort, and team-first mindset. She brings energy and encouragement to every practice and performance, and she is known for being a friend to everyone she meets. Her dedication to improving her skills and supporting her teammates reflects her true character. Congratulations, Sofia!

BRYCE - Maggie Harding has been selected by Mrs. Chynoweth as the Bryce Valley High School Student of the Week. Maggie stands out for her unwavering dedication to learning and her commitment to continual improvement. She approaches each school day with enthusiasm, takes initiative in her classes, and seeks opportunities to grow both academically and in her school involvement. Congratulations, Maggie!

Courtesy Samie Ott

Maggie Harding has been selected by Mrs. Chynoweth as the Bryce Valley High School Student of the Week.

Courtesy Samie Ott

Sofia Torres—a valued member of the Bryce Valley Cheer Team—is the Bryce Valley High School Athlete of the Week.

by Mack Oetting

Courtesy Cinimin Kofford

Birthday Party: Observing James A. Garfield Day in Garfield County serves an important educational and commemorative purpose. Many residents are unaware of why our county bears the Garfield name or of the significant contributions of President James A. Garfield. Although his presidency was brief, his life story and principles left a meaningful and lasting impact on the nation. It was a pleasure to celebrate his legacy today as we begin one of many events taking place throughout Garfield County in conjunction with the year-long America250 celebration.

—Falyn Owens, Garfield County

Christmas

Books: The sisters’ love of writing came from their grandma, Annie Esplin, who had many articles and stories published. Their very favorite was her Christmas story, “The Year Santa Broke His Leg,” which gave them the idea for their first book, “Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas after Santa’s Ice Skating Disaster.” This book was written as a tribute to her, their parents and their two brothers.

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Her talent is on full display as she brings each story to life through her watercolor sketches.

The sisters’ love of writing came from their grandma, Annie Esplin, who had many articles and stories published. Their very favorite was her Christmas story, “The Year Santa Broke His Leg,” which gave them the idea for their first book, “Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas after Santa’s Ice Skating Disaster.” This

book was written as a tribute to her, their parents and their two brothers. Jeannene and Brenda’s next book is another North Pole adventure titled, “Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas Eve during Santa’s Christmas Puppy Chaos,” which they wrote for their grandkids. Their final book, “Mrs. Claus Saves the Day from Santa’s Christmas Letter Worries,” was written for their grown children and for all adults to help them remember the magic of Christmas. It will be ready by next summer.

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The first two books are now available to purchase on Amazon and in the following businesses: Brown Box Bakeshop, Glazier’s Market and Kanab United Drug in Kanab, Bryce Canyon Coffee Co., Clarke’s Market and Stage Stop Station in Tropic, Ruby’s Inn Gift Store in Bryce Canyon City, Panguitch Drug in Panguitch, at Bookdom Apothecary in Cedar City, and at Jolley's Pharmacy in West Jordan.

Paid Post: This content was paid for by Brenda Shakespear.

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PASSING LANES ON US-89 NEAR HATCH

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) held a public open house in Hatch, Utah, on June 27, 2024, regarding a proposal to construct northbound and southbound passing lanes on US-89 north of Hatch. Based on public comments received, the originally proposed southbound passing lane between mileposts (MP) 117.3 and 118.3 has been eliminated.

were greeted with cake, cookies, ice cream, and some free Garfield County swag, including their own brand-new copy of A History of Garfield County by Linda King Newell and Vivian Linford Talbot.

“Observing James A. Garfield Day in Garfield County serves an important educational and commemorative purpose,” said Garfield County Tourism Office Executive Director Falyn Owens. “Many residents are unaware of why our county bears the Garfield name or of the significant contributions of President James A. Garfield. Although his presidency was brief, his life story and principles left a meaningful and lasting impact on the nation. It was

a pleasure to celebrate his legacy today as we begin one of many events taking place throughout Garfield County in conjunction with the year-long America250 celebration.”

James Abram Garfield served as the 20th president of the United States in 1881. He was a former general in the Union Army and served nine consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was recognized for his intelligence, impressive speeches, and reform-oriented views, and the key themes of his presidency included civil-service reform, fiscal responsibility, support for African American civil rights, and the expansion of education and scientific advancement. Unfortunately, his presidency was tragically cut short when he was assassinated just a few

months after assuming office. On July 2, 1881, Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau, a disgruntled office seeker. He survived for seventy-nine days, during which inadequate medical practices led to infection. Ultimately, he passed away on September 19, 1881.

Garfield County, Utah, was established on March 9, 1882, during a period when many new counties were being named after prominent national political figures. The assassination of President Garfield in 1881, just months earlier, led to the naming of this county in his honor, serving as a tribute to the respected leader who was admired in the West for his reformoriented politics. There are other counties named in his honor in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Washington.

Measles Cases: As measles has been identified throughout the state in recent months, we want to stress how quickly this disease can spread and how serious the illness can be. We want residents to be aware, watch for symptoms, and make sure they’re protected with the MMR vaccine. Community awareness and quick action to limit exposures are key to preventing additional cases.

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Nate Selin, CUHD Executive Director

with the MMR vaccine. Community awareness and quick action to limit exposures are key to preventing additional cases.” Individuals should monitor for symptoms for twenty-one days after a possible exposure. Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, and red or watery eyes, followed by a rash that starts on the head or face. Anyone who thinks they may have measles should stay home and call their health care provider before seeking care.

Vaccination is the best way to prevent illness. Two doses of MMR prevent more than 97% of infections. The vaccine is widely available through health care providers, pharmacies, and CUHD clinics.

—Central Utah Health Department

Tree Permits: To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit recreation.gov and search for Dixie National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit.

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read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or login to a recreation.gov account to complete the transaction.

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit

(note: a $2.50 reservation fee will be applied).

Cutting a Christmas tree also improves forest health. The permit system helps thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees. Local forest health experts identify areas that benefit from thinning trees that tend to be the perfect size for Christmas trees. Removing these trees in designated areas helps other trees grow larger and can open areas that provide forage for wildlife.

For more information, visit these online resources:

• Recreation.gov Christmas Tree Permit page with map interface Help Center article “How Do I Purchase and Print a Christmas Tree Permit?”

• Cut a Tree for the Holidays from Your National Forest article

• Every Kid Outdoors Fourth Grade Pass program —Dixie National Forest

The revised scope of work includes widening US-89 along the west side of the road north of Hatch, between MP 116.4 and MP 118.3, to accommodate a new 12-footwide northbound passing lane. Widening US-89 along the southbound shoulder south of Hatch, between MP 114.1 and MP 115.8, to accommodate a new 12-foot-wide southbound passing lane.

Additional improvements include drainage upgrades such as extension or replacement of culverts and placement of erosion-control rock (riprap) in drainage channels, slope flattening and installation of guardrail at select locations, reinstallation of rumble strips within the project limits, and updates to signing and striping to meet current standards. Access to affected side roads and driveways will be improved as part of the project. The work will require permanent right-of-way acquisition and/or temporary construction easements at several locations, including areas where construction activities occur within drainage channels and at the top of an existing cut slope to be enlarged on the southbound side of the highway near MP 115.3.

UDOT is providing an opportunity for any person to request a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements. Requests for a hearing must be submitted in writing or by email on or before December 17, 2025. Written requests may be emailed to us89hatch@utah.gov or mailed to: Hatch Passing Lanes Team, c/o WCG, 153 East 200 South, #9, Farmington, Utah 84025. If a hearing is requested, UDOT will schedule a public hearing in Hatch, Utah, and will publish an additional notice stating the date, time, and location of the hearing.

For additional information, contact Marty Asay at 801-971-0302.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 11, 2025

Garfield County Tourism Office Executive Director Falyn Owens and Tourism Office Assistant Makell Clark serve treats at the "Birthday Party" held in honor of James A. Garfield Day at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch on Nov. 19.

Jaynie Connor

Tourism Office Executive Director

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NOTICE OF SUMMONS

JUSTIN D. HEIDEMAN (USB #8897)

CORWIN D. BENNETT (USB #17563)

HEIDEMAN & ASSOCIATES

2696 N. University Ave. Suite 180

Provo, Utah 84604

Tel: (801) 472-7742

Fax: (801) 374-1724

Email: jheideman@heidlaw.com cbennett@heidlaw.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR IRON COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

THOMAS R. WELCH, an individual; Plaintiff, vs. SARTINI RANCH, LLC, a Utah limited liability company; HEATH SARTINI, SR, an individual Defendant.

21 DAY SUMMONS

Case No. 250500182

Judge: HON. Meb Anderson

THE STATE OF UTAH TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:

SARTINI RANCH, LLC

Registered Agent Heath Sartini

629 N 800 W, PO Box 1107

Cedar City, UT, 84721

A written Answer must be filed within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons upon you. You are further instructed to serve upon or to mail to Plaintiff’s attorney, at the address shown above or below, a copy of your Answer.

If you fail to answer, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint and Prejudgment Writ of Attachment, which has been filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

DATED and SIGNED this 10th day of November 2025.

HEIDEMAN & ASSOCIATES

/s/ Justin D. Heideman

JUSTIN D. HEIDEMAN

Attorney for Plaintiff

Plaintiff’s Attorney:

HEIDEMAN & ASSOCIATES

2696 N. University Ave., Suite 180 Provo, Utah 84604

NOTICE OF SUMMONS

JUSTIN D. HEIDEMAN (USB #8897)

CORWIN D. BENNETT (USB #17563)

HEIDEMAN & ASSOCIATES

2696 N. University Ave. Suite 180

Provo, Utah 84604

Tel: (801) 472-7742

Fax: (801) 374-1724

Email: jheideman@heidlaw.com cbennett@heidlaw.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR IRON COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

THOMAS R. WELCH, an individual; Plaintiff, vs. SARTINI RANCH, LLC, a Utah limited liability company; HEATH SARTINI, SR, an individual Defendant.

21 DAY SUMMONS

Case No. 250500182

Judge: HON. Meb Anderson

THE STATE OF UTAH TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:

HEATH SARTINI

617 S Cove Dr Unit 8

Cedar City, UT, 84720

You are hereby summoned and required to file, in writing, an Answer to the following documents, Verified Complaint and Motion for Prejudgment Writ of Attachment, with the clerk of the Fifth Judicial District Court, Iron County, in and for Utah, State of Utah, located at 40 North 100 East, Cedar City, UT, 84720. A copy of the Verified Complaint and Motion for Prejudgment Writ of Attachment is on file with the Court. A written Answer must be filed within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons upon you. You are further instructed to serve upon or to mail to Plaintiff’s attorney, at the address shown above or below, a copy of your Answer.

DATED and SIGNED this 10th day of November 2025.

HEIDEMAN & ASSOCIATES

/s/ Justin D. Heideman

JUSTIN D. HEIDEMAN

Attorney for Plaintiff

Plaintiff’s Attorney: HEIDEMAN & ASSOCIATES

2696 N. University Ave., Suite 180 Provo, Utah 84604

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REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH

I. INTRODUCTION

Garfield County, Utah, as sponsor of a public use airport facility, is soliciting for sealed

Statements of Qualifications for the selection of a principal airport consultant to provide Engineering Services for the Bryce Canyon Airport. Submittals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Monday, December 01, 2025 in the office of:

Camille Moore

55 South Main Street, PO Box 77 Panguitch, Utah 84759

435-676-1100

The Sponsor plans to award a five- year contract for airport engineering services subject to review on an annual basis for any and all engineering projects subject to federal assistance under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, as amended, or other sources of funding.

The contract will be for the basic airport engineering consulting services as defined herein. Garfield County reserves the right to inquire into the prospective proposer’s ability to provide professional services, as defined below. The County also reserves the right to amend the Schedule of Projects and contract of Scope of Work at the sole discretion of Garfield County, Utah, on behalf of the Bryce Canyon Airport. Our selection process is intended to be in compliance with the FAA Advisory Circular AC-150/5100-14E “Architectural Engineering and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects.”

II. BACKGROUND

Bryce Canyon Airport is a general aviation airport located approximately one and one half miles from Bryce, Utah. The Sponsor is seeking to implement improvements to accommodate existing and future aviation demands. The airport has one runway that is 7395 feet in length and 75 feet wide.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

Contemplated projects under this contract may include any of the following projects:

A. Apron Reconstruction & Hardstand

B. Electrical Vault

C. Pavement Preservation

D. Installation of Perimeter Fence

E. Rehab Taxiway and South Apron

All projects are dependent upon federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding, state funding, and approval from the Sponsor. Therefore, it shall be understood that some of the services related to the above listed projects may be deleted or modified. The Sponsor reserves the right to initiate additional services not included in the initial procurement.

Basic engineering services are utilized in four distinct and sequential phases. Proposers are required to set out their qualifications and to propose on the following Scope of Work.

A. Preliminary Phase: This phase involves those activities required for defining the scope of a project and establishing preliminary requirements including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Conferring with the Sponsor on project requirements, programming, finances, schedules, early phases of the project, and other pertinent matters, and meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other concerned agencies and parties on matters affecting the project.

b. Assisting the Sponsor in the preparation of necessary pre-applications, applications, and required documents for federal grants, including exhibits and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) plan(s) and goals.

c. Planning, procuring, and/or preparing necessary surveys, field investigations, and architectural and engineering studies required for preliminary design considerations.

d. Developing design schematics, sketches, environmental and aesthetic considerations, project recommendations, preliminary layouts, and cost estimates.

B. Design Phase: This phase includes all activities required to undertake and accomplish a full and complete project design including, but not limited to, the following: a.

Conducting and attending meetings and design conferences with the Sponsor to obtain information and to coordinate or resolve design matters.

b. Evaluation of engineering data and field investigation(s), geotechnical engineering, surveys, architectural engineering, and environmental studies prepared to support the design.

c. Preparing necessary engineering reports and recommendations. d. Preparing detailed design and construction plans, technical specifications, and contract documents.

e. Preparing cost estimates.

f. Providing copies of plans, specifications, and contract documents for review. C. Bidding or Negotiation Phase: At a minimum, provide plans, specifications, and all bid documents. The phase also includes assisting the Sponsor in advertising and securing bids, negotiating for services, analyzing bid results, furnishing recommendations on the award of contracts, and preparing contract documents.

D. Construction Phase: This phase includes all basic services rendered after the award of construction contract including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Providing consultation and advice to the owner during all phases of construction.

b. Representing the Sponsor at preconstruction conferences.

c. Preparation of construction management plans and review of contract construction schedule.

d. On-Site construction inspection and management, involving the services of a resident engineer, inspector or manager, full-time or periodically during the construction or installation phase of a project as required by the Sponsor, and providing appropriate progress reports to the Sponsor and FAA.

e. Review and comments on shop drawings submitted by contractors for compliance with design concepts.

f. Review and comment on mix designs, laboratory and mill test reports of materials, and equipment submitted by the contractor

g. Preparing and negotiating change orders and supplemental agreements. h. Observing or reviewing performance test(s) required by specifications. i.

Determining payment amounts to contractors and assisting the Sponsor in the preparation of payment requests for amounts reimbursable from grant projects.

j. Conduct wage rate interviews in accordance with federal standards. k. Make final inspection and submit a final construction report for the completed project to the owner.

l. Prepare record drawings of the project; revise ALP to reflect as-constructed conditions.

m. Assist owner with project closeout documents.

E. Proposers may be required to provide other technical services, or subcontract with third party individuals or companies for such services. Technical services include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Soils investigation, including core sampling, laboratory testing, related analyses, and reports.

b. Detailed mill, shop, and/or laboratory inspections of materials and equipment.

c. Land surveys and topographic maps.

d. Field and/or construction surveys.

e. Miscellaneous plans, studies, and assessment reports, including environmental, noise, drainage, etc.

f. Assist Sponsor in preparing equipment ( i.e. snow removal, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting, etc.) specifications for procurement or procurement purposes. g. Prepare benefit-cost analysis.

IV. CONTRACT LIMITATIONS

A. All parties competing for the work are advised that the work may be accomplished over the course of several grant projects.

B. All parties are advised that some of the services listed may not be required and that the sponsor reserves the right to initiate additional procurement actions for any of the services included in the initial procurement

C. The services are limited to those projects which are expected to be initiated within five years of the date the contract is signed by the consultant.

D. Do not include any information regarding your fee structure with the proposal. The negotiations of the fee services, i.e., those included in this procurement action but not in the initial contract, shall occur at the time those services are needed. A cost analysis shall be performed for each of these negotiations. If a price cannot be agreed upon between the sponsor and the selected firm, negotiations may be terminated and a new procurement action initiated.

E. A formal contract will be entered into with the selected proposer.

V. SELECTION PROCESS

The Selections Process will be in strict accordance with Federal Aviation Advisory Circular AC 150/5100-14E, “Architectural, Engineering and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects” , and 49CFR Part 18. Fees will be negotiated for projects on a task order basis as grants are obtained. Cost or fee information is not to be submitted with this proposal.

The Contract issued to the successful consultant is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity) and to the provisions of the Department of Transportation Regulation 49CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Participation). DBE firms are encouraged to participate.

VI. CONTENTS OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

A. Statements of Qualifications must be no more than 30 pages, exclusive of cover letters or letters of transmittal containing introductory language only. The Statement of Qualifications should Include: a. A cover letter.

b. A narrative statement detailing the firm’s understanding of the requirements of the Sponsor and the capability to perform all or most aspects of the engineering projects proposed.

c. A general description of the firm, including company organizational structure, size of company, recent experience in the comparable airport/aviation projects, and experience with projects funded by FAA AIP grants.

d. Identification of those key individuals who will be involved in the proposed project(s), setting forth their qualifications, backgrounds, experience, and specific responsibilities.

e. A representative list of previous clients and representative projects comparable to the proposed engineering projects listed above. Include contact person, airport, project(s), and phone numbers.

f. Demonstrated capability to meet schedules/deadlines without delays, cost escalations, overruns, or contractor claims.

g. Evidence of general liability and professional liability insurance.

h. All submittals must be received at the address and by the date and time specified herein. Submittals must contain the name, address, and daytime telephone number for the individual authorized to enter into a contract with the sponsor

B. The Sponsor invites firms to submit Statements of Qualifications to perform the above described services. Interested firms should submit five (5) copies of the Statement of Qualifications no later than Monday, December 01, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (local time) to:

Camille Moore

55 South Main Street, PO Box 77 Panguitch, UT 84759 435-676-1100

C. Any submittal received after the identified date and time will be returned unopened. D. All packages must be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside; “STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES”. E. Proposals must contain the name, address, email address, and daytime telephone number for contact person(s) to whom additional selection process requests should be communicated.

F. Following the selection process, the proposal for the selected Proposer shall be made available for public review, except for any items that the Proposer has requested, in writing, to remain confidential under applicable law.

VII. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION

Any requests for clarification of additional information deemed necessary by any respondent to present a proposal shall be submitted in writing, via postal service, email, or fax, to Mr. Tye Ramsay, Airport Manager referencing this request. Written requests must be received a minimum of five (5) calendar days prior to the submission deadline. Any requests received after this deadline will not be considered. All requests received prior to the deadline will be responded to by Mr. Ramsay in the form of an addendum addressed to all prospective respondents.

Direct contact with County elected officials, or County staff (with the exception of the Airport Manager) during the selection process, except when and in the manner expressly authorized by the Request for Statement of Qualification documents, is strictly prohibited and may render the submittal as non-compliant. Violation of this requirement is grounds for disqualification for the process.

VIII. SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection criteria contained in FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5100-14E Chapter 2, will be applied in the following order of importance:

CRITERIA POINTS POSSIBLE

Capability to perform all aspects of projects 25 Points Qualifications of the Project Manager and Project Team 30 Points Reputation-time in aviation engineering business 10 Points Ability to meet schedules within budget 10 Points Quality of previous airport projects undertaken 20 Points Familiarity with Sponsor and project location 25 Points Understanding of the project and Sponsor’s special concerns 30 Points

TOTAL 150 POINTS

It is the intent of the Sponsor to enter into a contract with the most qualified firm no later than December 15, 2025. The consulting firm most qualified to perform engineering services for the contemplated projects will be

REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH

I. INTRODUCTION

Garfield County, Utah, as Sponsor of a public use airport facility, is soliciting qualification-based sealed Statements of Qualifications for the selection of a principal airport consultant to provide Planning Services and related incidental special services for the Bryce Canyon Airport. Submittals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Monday, December 01, 2025, in the office of:

CAMILLE MOORE

55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PO BOX 77 PANGUITCH, UT 84759

435-676-1100

The contract for said services shall be for up to five (5) year period. All projects undertaken will depend upon available funding from various sources, which may include the FAA, the State of Utah Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division and Garfield County. No project listed is guaranteed to take place under the time frame of this contract. Garfield County also reserves the right to amend the Schedule of Projects and contract Scope of Work at the sole discretion of Garfield County, Utah, on behalf of the Bryce Canyon Airport. Our selection process is intended to be in compliance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5100- 14E, “Architectural Engineering and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects”.

I. BACKGROUND

Bryce Canyon Airport is a general aviation airport located approximately one and one half miles from Bryce, Utah. The Sponsor is seeking to implement improvements to accommodate existing and future aviation demand. The airport has one runway that is 7,395 feet in length and 75 feet wide.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

This contract is for basic A/E services, as defined below, Garfield County reserves the right to inquire into the proposer’s ability to provide Incidental Planning and Special Services, as defined below, and to include any or all of the following services:

A. Architectural/Engineering Services: include the basic A/E and project management services normally required for airport planning projects. The following are the anticipated projects which may be needed for the next five years:

1. Airport Master Plan- Airport Layout Plan Update

2. Land Acquisition

3. CATEX and/or Environmental Updates as needed

4. Environmental Assessment for Fuel Farm Relocation B. Basic A/E services will be conducted in phases:

1. Planning Services: This category involves studies under the broad heading of master planning and includes, without limitations, such services as airport site selection, airport data collection; aeronautical activity forecasts; facility requirements determination; airport layout and terminal area plans; environmental assessment studies/reports, airport noise compatibility plans; compatible land use planning in the vicinity of airports; airport financing planning; and participation in public information programs.

2. Special Services: These services are performed by the airport consultant (or through sub consultants) from time to time at the request of the sponsor and may include, without limitation, such services as soils investigations; land surveys, topographic maps, and photogrammetric; environmental studies; expert witness testimony; project feasibility studies; preparation of as-built plans; and miscellaneous plans, studies and assessment reports including environmental, noise, etc.

III. CONTRACT LIMITATIONS

A. All parties competing for the work are advised that the work may be accomplished of the course of several grant projects.

C. The services are limited to those projects which are expected to be initiated within five years of the date the contract is signed by the consultant.

D. Do not include any information regarding your fee structure with your proposal. The negotiations of the fee services, i.e., those included in this procurement action but not in the initial contract, shall occur at the time those services are needed. A cost analysis shall be performed for each of these negotiations. If a price cannot be agreed upon between the sponsor and the selected firm, negotiations may be terminated and a new procurement action initiated.

E. A formal contract will be entered into with the selected proposer.

IV. SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will be in strict accordance with Federal Aviation Advisory Circular AC 150/5100-14E, “Architectural Engineering and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects” , and 49 CFR Part 18. Fees will be negotiated for projects on a task order basis as grants are obtained. Cost or fee information is not to be submitted with this proposal.

The contract issued to the successful consultant is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of the Department of Transportation Regulation 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Participation). DBE firms are encouraged to participate.

A. Requirements for Package: Provide five (5) sets of Statement of Qualifications. Each set shall be limited to 30 pages, excluding cover letter and tabs. Tabs shall not include any additional information other than the section number and/or section title. Any additional content will be considered extra pages.

V. CONTENTS OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

1. A cover letter.

2. A narrative statement detailing the firm’s understanding of the requirements of the Sponsor and the capability to perform all or most aspects of the engineering projects proposed.

3. A general description of the firm, including company organizational structure, size of company, recent experience in comparable airport/aviation projects, and experience with projects funded by FAA AIP grants.

4. Identification of those key individuals who will be involved in the proposed project(s), setting forth their qualifications, backgrounds, experience, and specific responsibilities.

5. A representative list of previous clients and representative projects comparable to the proposed engineering projects listed above. Include contact person, airport, project(s), and phone numbers.

6. Demonstrate capability to meet schedules/deadlines without delays, cost escalations, overruns, or contractor claims.

7. Evidence of general liability and professional liability insurance.

8. All submittals must be received at the address and by the date and time specified herein. Submittals must contain the name, address, and daytime telephone number for the individual authorized to enter into a contract with the sponsor.

C. Any submittal received after the identified date and time will be returned unopened.

D. All packages must be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside: “STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR AIRPORT PLANNING SERVICES”

E. Proposals must contain the name, address, email address, and daytime telephone number for contact person(s) to whom additional selection process requests should be communicated.

VI. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION

Any requests for clarification of additional information deemed necessary by any respondent to present a proposal shall be submitted in writing, via postal service, email, or fax to Mr. Tye Ramsay, Airport Manager, referencing this request. Written requests must be received a minimum of five (5) calendar days prior to the submission deadline. Any requests received after this deadline will not be considered. All requests received prior to the deadline will be responded to by Mr. Ramsay in the form of an addendum addressed to all prospective respondents.

Direct contact with Garfield County elected officials, or County staff (with the exception of the Airport Manager) during the selection process, except when and in the manner of expressly authorized by the Request for Statement of Qualification documents, is strictly prohibited and may render the submittal as non-compliant. Violation of this requirement is grounds for disqualification from the process.

VII. SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection criteria contained in the FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5100-14E will be applied in the following manner: DBE firms are encouraged to apply.

CRITERIA POINTS POSSIBLE

Capability to perform all aspects of projects 25 Points Qualifications of the Project Manager and Project Team 30 Points Reputation- time in aviation planning business 20 Points Ability to meet schedules within budget 20 Points Quality of previous airport projects undertaken 25 Points Understanding of the project and Sponsor’s special concerns 30 Points TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 150 POINTS

A short list will be developed from submittals received. If a decision cannot be made based on written materials Consultants on the short list may be asked to attend an interview prior to final selection. A schedule of fees will be negotiated with the selected consultant for the services to be performed under the initial FAA or other grant(s). Subsequent fees will be negotiated on a task order basis as additional grants are obtained. It is the intent of the Sponsor to enter into a contract with the most qualified firm no later than December 15, 2025. The consulting firm most qualified to perform planning services for the contemplated projects will be selected, and consulting fees for each project will be negotiated in accordance with FAA policies and procedures. This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of the Department of Transportation Regulation 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation) and to foreign trade restrictions. DBE firms are encouraged to submit. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 13, 20 & 27, 2025

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of the sale, at entrance to the GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE located at 55 S. Main Street, Panguitch, UT on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., for the purpose of foreclosing on a Deed of Trust originally executed by MYSTIC PROPERTIES, LLC, as Trustor, and State Bank of Southern Utah as Beneficiary. The Deed of Trust is dated July 1, 2021, and recorded on July 7, 2021, as Entry No. 280621, in the official records of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah, and includes property more particularly described as follows:

PARCEL: 16-081-0989

Address: 400 N. John’s Valley Rd., Bryce Canyon, UT

Legal: That portion of the South half of the Southwest quarter (S1/2SW1/4); the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter (SW1/4SE1/4); and the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter (W1/2SE1/4SE1/4) of Section 5, Township 36 South, Range 3 West, Salt Last Base and Meridian, lying South of County Road Right of Way.

A Substitution of Trustee was recorded on July 30, 2025, as Entry No. 289738, and a Notice of Default was recorded on July 30, 2025, as Entry 289739, in the official records of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah.

The Substitute Trustee has elected to sell or cause to be sold all rights, title and interest of the Trustor in and to the real property described in the aforementioned Trust Deed in order to satisfy such obligations in favor of the Beneficiary.

Bidders must tender to the Substitute Trustee a deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), at the time of sale and the balance of the purchase price is due by 12:00 p.m. MST on the first business day following the sale. The deposit is non-refundable and retained as damage if balance is not paid within 24 hours of sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to J. David Westwood, Trustee, in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks are not accepted.

The Substitute Trustee shall sell the above property at the time of the sale without warranty, express or implied subject to all encumbrances of record. Anyone having questions or desiring information regarding the property to be sold should contact the undersigned. Hours of office operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used to collect this debt.

/s/ J. David Westwood

J. David Westwood WESTWOOD LAW, P.C.

98 W. Harding Ave., Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 267-2145

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 20 & 27 and DECEMBER 4, 2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

ESCALANTE CITY PICKLEBALL COURTS

Escalante City intends to select a Design-Build Team comprised of a General Contractor, an engineer, and subcontractors and subconsultants as required to design and construct new Pickleball Courts in Escalante, Utah. The City’s budget for design and construction is $158,000.

The scope of work will include the design, permitting, and construction of new outdoor pickleball courts, associated grading, fencing, surfacing, and related amenities needed to complete a functioning pickleball court. Lighting and electrical work will be a bid alternate. The proposed project site is located at approximately 300 E Main St., Escalante UT. The design shall ensure compatibility with the surrounding and community facilities.

The RFP documents will be available after November 21th on the Sunrise Engineering website (www. sunrise-eng.com). For questions regarding this project, please contact Steven Taylor, P.E., Sunrise Engineering, at 435-201-6606 or steven.taylor@sunrise-eng.com.

Escalante City has retained Sunrise Engineering for consultation and project management services for this project.

The Design-Build Team will be selected using a Best Value selection process, which utilizes a selection criteria system that reflects the City’s priorities for qualifications, project approach, cost control, and schedule. Interested Design-Build Teams will submit a Proposal, which will include a statement of qualifications, preliminary design, and a cost proposal, as described in the RFP documents. The selection committee will then select the Design-Build Team that represents the best value to the City based on the selection criteria.

A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held virtually on December 2nd at 1:00 PM.

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Attendance at this meeting is recommended but not mandatory.

Proposals will be received via the Sunrise Engineering Online Plan Room (www.sunrise-eng.com) until 2:00 PM Dec 19th, 2025.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 20 & 27, 2025

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HELP WANTED

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-Professionals at Bryce Valley Elementary School

Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers

• 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.

Part-Time Trail Equipment Operator

Employment Opportunity

Wayne County Trails

Job Title: Part-Time Trail Equipment Operator

Wage: $25.00 per hour

Benefits: None Employment

Type: Part-Time, Temporary (position ends when project funding is exhausted)

Position Overview: Wayne County is seeking reliable and skilled Part-Time Equipment Operators to assist with trail construction, maintenance, and improvement projects. This role involves operating a variety of light and heavy equipment in the outdoor and remote environments. The position will continue until allocated project funding is depleted.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate trail maintenance and construction equipment including mini-excavators, skid steers, compact track loaders, and related machinery

• Assist with trail grading, surfacing, vegetation clearing, erosion control, and general trail improvements

Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation

• Follow all safety procedures and environmental guidelines

• Collaborate with trail crew members and supervisors to complete assigned tasks

• Work effectively in variable weather and terrain conditions

Qualifications:

• Experience operating construction or trail-related equipment

• Ability to maintain a safe working environment and follow instructions

• Demonstrate capacity for working in outdoor and extreme conditions

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Ability to lift and carry materials daily in excess of 50 pounds and as needed

• Valid driver’s license

Work Schedule:

Part-time hours; schedule may vary based on project needs

• Position continues until project funding ends How to Apply: Applications can be picked up at the Wayne County Clerk's Office. Please include cover letter and resume. Job will close December 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Call the Wayne County Clerk's Office at 435836-1300 with any questions.

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Escalante AA Meeting Tues. & Fri. at 6pm 190 W. Main St., Escalante

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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

Legal Notices

NOTICE OE PROPOSED CHANGE

WAYNE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

Please take notice that the Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following:

PROPOSED CHANGE: FROM RES/ AG/ NON CONFORMING USE TO SPECIAL PURPOSE WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

INTENDED USE: EXISTING WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER

BUILDING and EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING

CHANGE REQUESTED BY: WAYNE COUNTY

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING

MEETING ON:

DEC 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

LEGAL DES: Being located in the NWl/4NW1/4 Section 36 T28S R03E cont 14.574 acres m-l

Parcel 01-007-0531 / 0-531-X& 01-0060-0530/ 0-530-X

Located at: 605 S 350 E BICKNELL, UT 84715

PROPOSED CHANGE: FROM RES/ AG TO BCI (BUSINESS COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

INTENDED USE: INDUSTRIAL PARK

CHANGE REQUESTED BY: WAYNE COUNTY

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON:

DEC 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM AT THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

LEGAL DES: Being located in the NW1/4NW1/4 Section 36 T28S R03E cont 21.766 acres m-l

Parcel 01-007-0531 / 0-531-x

Located at: 605 S 350 E BICKNELL, UT 84715

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 4, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WAYNE COUNTY

Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County by the Wayne County Commissioners that a public hearing will be held Thursday December 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Wayne County Courthouse 18 S Main, Loa for public comments regarding the 2025 Budget Amendments.

Felicia Snow | Wayne County Clerk-Auditor

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 27 and DECEMBER 4, 2025