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Wayne County Commission by Kathryn Chamberlain

Issue #1687

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Yo Ho Ho and a Latte to Go:

Pirate-Themed Coffee Trailer in Panguitch Brings Fun, Whimsy & Specialty Drinks to an Event Near You by Jaynie Connor

Garfield County Commission by Kathryn Chamberlain

Sept. 21, 2026

Sept. 14, 2026

WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Commission had no public appointments on its Sept. 21 agenda. When commissioners confirmed the unusually open schedule, Commissioner Blackburn remarked, “First time ever.” Commissioners turned to the county’s employee wage study, discussing which employers should be included to give a more accurate picture of the jobs Wayne County competes with for workers. Commissioners reviewed a list of employers proposed by McGrath, the firm conducting the compensation study, and voted to add Daggett, Rich and Sanpete counties, along with the Wayne School District and federal agencies operating in Wayne County. Daggett and Rich, both in northern Utah, are small

nore, as they were in a position to make their longtime dream come true. They col-

GARFIELD CO. Commissioners voted Sept. 14 to seek a $3.5 million grant to expand the county jail by forty beds. The project is expected to cost about $5.7 million, with the county planning to pay the balance from its capital improvement fund. Commissioner Pollock, who served as joint jail chairman for fourteen years, recalled a time when the jail had sixtyeight inmates and was struggling to cover its costs. “We were talking about maybe laying people off because it was just costing too much money,” Pollock said. He credited state inmate contracts with helping the jail get back into the black. Now, he said, there is a “seven page waiting list to get in” for inmate placements. County Attorney Barry Huntington said,

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Brews 'n Doubloons and other food trucks serve food and drinks at the 2026 Cruizin’ Old 89 Car Show in Panguitch in early September. This Caribbean, pirate-themed coffee business is owned by Panguitch residents Ed and Cheryl Berry. The business offers specialty mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, lemonades, energizers and more. Each drink has a fun pirate name, for example, "The Jolly Roger" or "The Shipwreck." PANGUITCH - A pirate-themed coffee trailer has been making some appearances around Garfield County at multiple events.

This Caribbean coffee business, Brews 'n Doubloons, is owned by Panguitch residents Ed and Cheryl Berry. The Berrys had the

dream for this truck since 1997 when they first moved to Utah. In 2024, an opportunity presented itself that they simply could not ig-

Today, Entrada Institute Hosts 'Classic Conversation' with Entrada President Marci Milligan

Intermountain Health Expands Cancer Services in St. George, Bringing More Specialized Care Closer to Home

High Desert, Big Hearts: CCAW Launches $15K Matching Campaign with Fall Fundraising Event

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Annie Holt Performing Arts Center in the new Entrada Cultural Center, 70 South 200 West, in Torrey. Milligan’s vision and expertise have constituted a driving force behind development of the Entrada Cultural Center. Originally from Wyoming, Milligan works as a development consultant with Utah Nonprofit HousCourtesy Entrada Institute Today, Thursday, Oct. 1, ing Corporation. She Marci Milligan, president of has shepherded projects the Entrada Institute, and throughout the west. Milligan is a pracDon Gomes, vice president, ticing Buddhist and met will hold the first "Classic her wife, Ann Williams, Conversation" in the Don in a welding class. Gomes and Annie Holt PerTheir beloved dog, forming Arts Center in the Jampha, showed up on new Entrada Cultural Centheir driveway and has ter in Torrey. been with them ever TORREY - Today, since. Thursday, October 1, at With Entrada, Mil7:00 p.m., Marci Milligan, ligan coordinates Heritage president of the Entrada Starfest, Arts and the Park, Institute, and Don Gomes, and the V. Douglas Snow vice president, will hold the first "Classic Conversa- Classic Conversation tion" in the Don Gomes and Cont'd on A5

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ST. GEORGE - Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital celebrated the expansion of its Cancer Center multidisciplinary clinic, marking a significant investment in cancer care for patients across southern Utah and surrounding communities. The expansion strengthens access to cancer specialists and supportive care services, helping more patients receive comprehensive care closer to home. The new space will allow Intermountain Health to expand palCancer Care Cont'd on A3

by Morgan Flynn | Color Country Animal Welfare

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Sarge, a six-year-old male German Shepherd available for adoption at Color Country Animal Welfare in Torrey, Utah. TORREY - Here in the high desert, our communities may be small, but the hearts behind them are anything but. This fall, Color Country Animal Welfare

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mal services throughout rural Wayne County and the surrounding region. The campaign is High Desert, Big Hearts Cont'd on B3

UPCOMING EVENTS... Celebrate Fall in Panguitch: Oktoberfest + Panguitch Lantern Festival

Oct. 3

THURS. OCT. 1 - WED. OCT. 7

Sunny, mostly sunny with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s. Winds variable from 8 to 11 mph.

(CCAW) is bringing the community together for its High Desert, Big Hearts fall giving campaign, a month-long effort to raise the funds needed to continue providing lifesaving ani-

October is a symphony of permanence and change. —Bonaro W. Overstreet

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October 1, 2026

Two Red Canyon Visitor Center Volunteers Take on Local Dumpster Beautification Project with Help from Garfield County by Jaynie Connor

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(Above) A group of dumpsters along East Fork Road covered in rust and graffiti. (Below) Karen and John Rabbit, volunteers at the Red Canyon Visitors Center, recently repainted a group of dumpsters along East Fork Road. The Garfield County Public Works Department provided them with the paint and materials. graffiti. The sight caught their attention, and they began to ask themselves, "How can we fix this?" They quickly got in contact with Garfield County’s Public Works Department, who was happy to provide them with the paint and materials they wanted for their new found

project. But the Rabbits didnt stop at simply painting the three dumpsters green, they went above and beyond, and painted decorative rabbitbrush with bright yellow flowers along the base of the dumpsters, helping them camouflage into their natural environment. They even used real

rabbitbrush sticks as stencils when painting. Their small project serves as a reminder that enhancing a community doesn’t always necessitate a large organization or a substantial budget. Often, it just requires recognizing an area for improvement, and choosing to take action.

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What is P&Z Researching? As a reporter, I covered rural planning and zoning meetings. Later, I served on a planning and zoning committee. Typically, when a P & Z group is asked to write ordinances for an unusual new use, like data centers, the members look at the ordinances that similar communities have already written for guidance. Hopefully, the Wayne County’s P & Z committee is reaching beyond a "cut n' paste" approach and asking fundamental questions. Zoning is supposed to protect the value and

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PANGUITCH - Two volunteers currently serving at the Red Canyon Visitor Center saw a need in their community and filled it. John and Karen Rabbit of Florida noticed on their commute to work everyday a group of dumpsters along East Fork Road that were covered in rust and

rights of property holders, but also the health and quality of life of those property holders and their neighbors. What is the impact of development on people who live in a community? Data centers are known for their voracious use of precious water. How will our scant water be affected? What about air and heat pollution from the energy source built to meet the huge energy needs of a data center? What is the impact on utility bills? People living near data centers complain about noise and light pollution, or

the destruction of the rural character of a community that its people value. If jobs are promised, how many will be temporary or low skill\low pay? How will a development effect taxes? Developers are throwing lots of money around to influence decision makers, and they are secretive. Transparency is needed. What role, if any, do citizens play in decisions that shape their communities once a data center is accepted? Are the developers credible? Is the information the public gets filtered through non-disclosure

agreements? Zoning is not just about how development proceeds, but about whether development serves the people or crushes them. Who benefits and who pays? When the future of our beloved communities is at stake, the substance of change matters, not just the technicalities. Hopefully, the Wayne County P & Z is mindful of the broader consequences of data center development and the rules they set. Residents will be watching. Chip Ward, Torrey

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Cancer Care: This expansion allows us to bring more

specialized cancer care and supportive services together in one place for our patients. Cancer care is not just about treating the disease. It's about caring for the whole person. —Terence Rhodes, MD, PhD, senior medical director of oncology in the region for Intermountain Health Cancer Care Cont'd from A1

liative care services and create dedicated treatment space for infusions and other supportive care needs. The additional capacity also creates opportunities to establish an advanced practice provider-led supportive care and survivorship clinic, giving patients access to resources that help manage symptoms, navigate treatment, and improve quality of life during and after cancer care. "This expansion allows us to bring more specialized cancer care and supportive services together in one place for our patients," said Terence Rhodes, MD, PhD, senior medical director of oncology in the region for Intermountain Health. "Cancer care is not just about treating the disease. It's about caring for the whole person. By expanding access to palliative care, survivorship services and specialized

expertise, we're building a more connected continuum of care for the families we serve." The expansion also brings new neuro-oncology expertise to southern Utah with the arrival of Colby Cevering, DO. Dr. Cevering is a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with primary brain tumors, metastatic cancers of the nervous system, and hereditary tumor syndromes. "We have long been committed to providing excellent care for patients with brain tumors in southern Utah," said Dr. Rhodes. "The addition of a neuro-oncologist strengthens and further refines that care by bringing highly specialized expertise to our team, allowing patients and families to receive even more comprehensive treatment close to home and surrounded by their support system." The expansion reflects Intermountain Health's ongoing commitment to meeting the

growing healthcare needs of the region by ensuring patients have access to specialized cancer care without needing to leave their community. The Cancer Center at St. George Regional Hospital provides a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetic counseling, navigation, survivorship services, and supportive care. Intermountain Health leaders, caregivers, Foundation members and community supporters gathered Sept. 9 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the expanded clinic. The project was made possible in part through the support of community donors and Foundation partners. For more information about cancer services at Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital, go to https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/cancer-care. —Intermountain Health

Brews 'n Doubloons: People love the pirate

theme; it is a great conversation starter. We are building a following, which is so heartwarming. There is nothing like hearing someone say 'last time I got this' or 'I am so happy to see you here again.' —Cheryl Berry, Brews 'n Doubloons

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laborate with Grindhead Coffee, a specialty coffee company based in Tennessee, known for its commitment to farm-direct beans and small-batch roasting. The company provides an extensive selection of coffees, ranging from classic blends and single-origin beans to flavored and dessert-inspired options. Embracing a whimsical pirate theme, Grindhead encourages customers to “discover” new coffee favorites while searching for their next coffee treasure. The owner Cheryl stated, “Their pirate theme was one of the things that attracted us to this company. It is a fun theme, it is a conversation starter.” Cheryl says the process of turning the idea into an actual business was “frightening actually. We ordered the trailer and

had to wait six months for it to be built out. In that six months, we did some popups with a table serving hot chocolate, lemonades, and energizers. We didn’t have our espresso machine yet to be able to make coffees and lattes. Our trailer is called a 'ship,' our table we lovingly nicknamed our 'dingey.'" The business offers specialty mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, lemonades, energizers and more. Each drink has a fun pirate name, for example, "The Jolly Roger" or "The Shipwreck." Brews 'n Doubloons stands out from their competition mostly with their fun eye-catching theme. They also love being mobile. "You can find us at car shows, motorcycle rallies, farmer’s markets, special events, grand openings, and random pop-up locations," Chery stated. "We can take our business all over southern Utah, and we have." She continued,

"I think a misconception is that we just do coffee. We have so much more, we have our flavored lemonades and energizers." Some fun drinks even include glitter or a gummy shark. The Berrys love being on the road and meeting new people. "Events are a blast," Cheryl says. "People love the pirate theme; it is a great conversation starter. We are building a following, which is so heartwarming. There is nothing like hearing someone say 'last time I got this' or 'I am so happy to see you here again.'" Cheryl and Ed love attending Panguitch events, as well as events in Kanab. This fall, the business is introducing seasonal specials featuring pumpkin spice and maple spice. Customers can find them on Facebook and Instagram to see where their "ship," "The Tortuga," will dock next and when.

Wayne Commission: The county’s employee

wage study, approval of five-year contracts for the county’s payroll and EMT scheduling software at their existing annual rates, and approval of a strategy involving the sale of certain items and to determine whether the county’s purchase agreement with R6 needs to be modified discussed.

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counties in the same classification as Wayne County. Commissioners also wanted the study to account for local job opportunities. Commissioner Kerry Cook pointed to residents commuting into and out of the county for school district and government jobs. “Not only do we have people commuting in to come and teach, but we have people now who are commuting out for the federal jobs,”

Cook said. The additions give McGrath more employers to consider as it compares county wages. No employee pay changes were approved at the meeting. The commission also approved five-year contracts for the county’s payroll and EMT scheduling software at their existing annual rates. The Time Clock Plus payroll system costs $4,896 per year, while the EMT scheduling program costs $3,600 per year. County staff said the payroll system saves the

clerk’s office about one to two days of work. After a closed session, commissioners voted to proceed with a strategy involving the sale of certain items and to determine whether the county’s purchase agreement with R6 needs to be modified. They did not specify any proposed changes to the agreement during the open portion of the meeting. The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa.

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Wills, Trusts, and More Taking Care of Animals Upon Death by Jeffery J. McKenna

If a client does not have a trusted friend or family member to name in their will or trust as caretaker of their pet, what can be done? For fifteen years I have worked with clients regarding their estate planning and end of life affairs. As part of my planning, I have spent much time addressing concerns related to pets. Many clients have become very attached to their pets. Some clients, after losing their spouse, have relied on the love of their pets to help them through the most difficult time in their lives. In

doing their planning, these clients feel strongly they want to provide for these “extensions” of their family. A problem arises when there is no one in the area that can take care of the pet. In helping these clients, I have come to rely on local organizations established as 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations formed to help animals. Many of these organizations are operated on a purely voluntary basis. These organizations are comprised of wonderful individuals that do much to better the lives of all animals. The organizations are equipped to really make sure the person selected to care for my client’s pet, really is the right “fit.” An extensive application, and a home visit to the person wanting to care for the pet are part of the process. I have found these or-

ganizations well suited to help with caring for animals of estate planning clients. As part of their estate plan, many clients set aside part of their estate for the care of their animals. The funds can be retained by the trustee, personal representative of the will or the client can designate a representative of the organization named as caretaker of the animal. The funds are then used to care for the client’s pet and to be administered to the individual or family providing the care. In conclusion, many of us love animals. Planning for the animals we love most, our pets, can sometimes be hard. Using an estate planning attorney to prepare the necessary documents and relying on charitable organizations equipped to help, can make the process easier and rewarding.

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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tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! Mistakes A young man applies for a job as a train conductor. During his training, he's taught all the rules and regulations. But on his first day, he causes a terrible accident by missing a signal and crashing the train. Miraculously, no one is hurt. The man is fired immediately. Dejected, he applies for another job as a bus driver. He passes all the tests and starts working as a driver, but on his first day, he takes a wrong turn and drives the bus into a lake. Thankfully, everyone escapes safely. Once again, he's fired. Feeling desperate, he decides to become a pilot. He passes all the exams and flight training, but on his first flight, he accidentally presses the wrong button, and the plane makes an emergency landing in the middle of a cornfield. This time, the man is arrested. During his trial, the judge asks, "You seem to have a record of causing accidents on your first day at work. Do you have anyting to say for yourself?" The man replies, "Well, Your Honor, everyone makes mistakes. But at least I've never made the same mistake twice!"

Playing the Long Game

A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, "This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you." The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, "Which do you want, son?" The boy takes the quarters and leaves. "What did I tell you?" said the barber. "That kid never learns!" Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream parlor. "Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?" The boy licked his cone and replied: "Because the day I take the dollar the Air conditioning is just game is over!" domesticated wind.

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8. "Be quiet," onomatopoeically speaking 11. Clean the whiteboard, e.g. 12. Morally wicked 13. Former anesthetic 15. Bad luck precursor 16. Banned apple spray 17. *Ringo Starr's instrument, pl. 18. *Home of the bagpipes 20. Big one, at 7-Eleven 21. Contemplate 22. Jewelry stone 23. Hindu queens 26. Something earned 30. Tokyo, formerly 31. *Riddim pair music genre 34. Spock's famous body parts 35. *Animal, source of violin bow strings 37. Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf ____" 38. Away from port (2 words) 39. Not much (2 words) 40. Post-graduate journey? 42. Always, to a poet 43. Baby bear (2 words) 45. Beach-comber's collection 47. Choler 48. Popular pie nut 50. Glazier's unit 52. *Flute player 55. Pointy teeth 56. 36 inches 57. Sticky stuff 59. Hot ____ buns 60. Code word for K 61. Mauritania's Eastern neighbor 62. Soda pop container

63. Ems follower 64. Highest point DOWN 1. *Piano has at least ____ pedals 2. Part of a glass, pl. 3. Leading oil-producers' grp. 4. Indicate 5. Home to Teatro alla Scala 6. Popular core exercise 7. Deer social group 8. Synagogue 9. Cannabis plant 10. Store posting, abbr. 12. Old-fashioned carry-on bag 13. Straight ones in drafter's toolbox 14. *Louis Armstrong's instrument 19. "And Then ____ Were None" 22. "Wow!" 23. User's "getaway" 24. Sun-dried brick 25. Water wheel 26. Intense anger

27. Painter's prop 28. Angler's basket 29. Former Russian leaders 32. Snatch 33. Toothy fish 36. *Lute family instruments 38. "Perfect" Buddhist 40. Theatrical prompt 41. Former Portuguese money 44. Edible herb 46. Brain teaser 48. Like average Jane 49. British peers 50. Prefix for "beyond" 51. Any minute, arch. 52. Type of fish net 53. Daytime TV program 54. Enameled metalware 55. Federal Communications Commission 58. *Standard number of strings on guitar Solution on B5

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COLUMN

FYI Panguitch by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com We went on a tour of our beautiful fall colors up the lake road. We stopped at the Burger Barn up at the lake and had some great food. We continued on up the road till we hit the stop sign at Cedar Breaks and we took a left. Most of the colors are from the Burger Barn to the stop sign. However, Cedar Breaks has a lot also. It couldn’t have been better, and with the storms coming in, I don’t know how much longer the colors will last. Wind is a killer on the fall colors. So don’t wait too long; even after work, you still have daylight for a couple more hours. The second season is really here, and the high school dirt bike race also helped. We went to the

Cowboy's Smokehouse Cafe at 7 and was told there would be an hour and forty minute wait. We went across to Summer's and had some good soups and sandwiches. We did get the last table there because of the crowd. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be having their general conference this weekend. You can watch them on Channel 5 starting at 10 in the morning on Saturday. I heard some interesting information the other day. The city has sold the old high school on Center Street back to the high school. There are quite a bit of repairs that need to be done with it, and it will probably be torn down. Pat went to school there, but

there aren’t any bad feelings about it being torn down. The school district is also buying the city yard because the place they have now is way too small. The city yard will be moved up by the prison. Thank you, Peg Smith, for the letter to the editor about the upcoming election. As you might have read in my last column, I didn’t know if anyone was running. Kent Udell sounds like a really good candidate. I was going to put down "ABBY" (any body but you) as an opponent. Did you know that we have a state senator and a state council person who won’t be coming here either? I doubt there are ten people in our area who know their names.

Classic Conversation: Milligan sees the creation

of art as an inclusive act and welcomes your support. Her community-development experiences have prepared her to help create new programming, develop community partnerships, and envision new facilities that will provide a source of inspiration for creators and a gathering place for the community. Classic Conversation Cont'd from A1

Collegiate Arts Mentorship Program. Under her leadership, the Entrada Executive/ Development Committee meets weekly, handling long-term planning and dayto-day issues. Milligan sees the creation of art as an inclusive act and welcomes your support. Her communitydevelopment experiences have prepared her to help create new programming, develop community partnerships, and envision new facilities that will provide a source of inspiration for creators and a gathering place for the community. But did you know…? To attend this "Classic

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Marci Milligan and her dog, Jampha. Today, Thursday, Oct. 1, Milligan, president of the Entrada Institute, and Don Gomes, vice president, will hold the first "Classic Conversation" in the Don Gomes and Annie Holt Performing Arts Center in the new Entrada Cultural Center in Torrey. Conversation," go to www. entradainstitute.org/eventscalendar/. Events are also livestreamed at Entrada In-

stitute on Facebook, and you do not need to register to view the livestream. —Entrada Institute

When we moved back to Pat's hometown about thirty-three years ago, I went to the county to register to vote. I was asked which party I belong to, and I told them I don’t belong to any party; I vote for who I think will do the town the most good. So, I asked how many people were with the GOP and was told that it was most of the town. I asked how many Democrats there were, and they named five or six, so I said that was the party I wanted to belong to. About twenty years ago, they came out with the Unaffiliated party, and I have been one ever since. There have been two exceptions. I changed so I could vote in the primary for the best person and both won. The first time that I voted, I was behind a couple of older women and there were eighteen people on the ballot to vote for. Before I was signed in, they were leaving. I asked them if they had sample ballots because they were out of there so fast. He said that, like their great, great, great grandfather, they voted for their party. We had two really good candidates for office in the last two elections, but they didn’t have a chance. The candidates don’t come to our area because over 60% of people still vote for their party, and the candidates only have to win their primary. I talked to a bus driver from out at the park, and he said they were really busy and had to shut down several of the parking areas for lack of space. We have three more weeks of the second season, and I hope the tourists keep coming. Mack O.

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October 1, 2026

Out & About Capitol Reef N.P. 2nd Annual Reef Ride Bike Days by Dave Cushing

Photos Courtesy Dave Cushing

CAPITOL REEF N.P. - Before sunrise on the crisp morning of Saturday, September 19, Capitol Reef National Park staff and volunteers put up barriers to block motor vehicles from the iconic Scenic Drive, as the second annual Reef Ride Bike Days began. By 3pm, when the road reopened to cars, trucks and RVs, 272 people had signed in to ride their bikes along the 7-mile road to and into Grand Gorge. Hikers and people in wheelchairs also participated. "On the first Reef Ride day last year, we had 207 riders," said Cass Bromley, park superintendent. "Clearly, people like this event." The 2025 Reef Ride was initiated after a summer-long repaving project. "We figured that allowing bikes to have a day to themselves would be a great way to christen the new road," Bromley said, noting that Great Smoky Mountains and Crater Lake National Parks also have dedicated bike-only days.

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Schools & Sports With Demographic Dip in Sight, Utah Universities Prepare for Budget Impacts by Alixel Cabrera | Utah News Dispatch UTAH - Universities across the country are preparing for a major threat: a demographic dip in traditional collegeaged people and a drop in the public’s confidence in higher education. Utah, according to a new report, is faring better than the national average. Still, that existential hazard persists in the state, and fiscal analysts are bracing for a future budget impact. In Utah it’s not only about the decline of fertility rates. The share of students enrolling in a public Utah colleges within three years of high school graduation has also been in decline for the last few years, going from 56.7% in 2019 to 51.7% in 2025, Kem C. Gardner Institute researchers said in a presentation to the Utah Board of Higher Education on Wednesday, Sept. 9. That shrinking enrollment is expected to have a substantial impact on Utah schools’ budgets. But, if that’s happening years into the future, why are analysts looking at adverse economic scenarios now? “We’re not talking about 50% declines. We’re not talking about these cliffs that happen instantaneously. That they’re more slow moving, and there is time to navigate it. But it does require being conscious about how you’re going about that,” said Phil Dean, chief economist with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. One of the solutions the institute recommends includes keeping an eye on retention and

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Utah State University’s Old Main is pictured on Oct. 8, 2024. completion rates. According to data from the Utah System of Higher Education, Utah universities and colleges lost about 7,000 students out of the 2023 cohort. “If you were able to retain those students, then that would basically make up what you would lose that year in the demographic dip,” Andrea Brandley, a senior education analyst at the Gardner Institute said. “And then if you retained them for three years, you could multiply these numbers by three as they went on to finish a bachelor’s degree, so there’s a lot of opportunity here to be able to both improve student outcomes and also increase student enrollment.” Another way to curb the impact of shifting demographics is to find ways to attract students over 25 years old. More than a third of working age

PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting many pitchers should really help, along with the fact that the Bobcats have had an undefeated season. I can’t remember if we have had a team go undefeated for the season, but we will see if we can make it all the way. The last couple of seasons, the tournament has been in St. George. The girls volleyball The fall season is coming to an end way too team has a really busy soon. The Bobcats base- week, Wednesday, they are ball team is going into out at Escalante; Thursday, their final week. This Fri- they are at home against 2A day is the start of the state South Sevier; and Friday championship playoffs. and Saturday, they go up to With the Cats' record, I Richfield for the 1-2A clash am not sure if they have tournament. The cross country to play in this game. The quarterfinals will be on team has a meet out at MilTuesday the 6th, and the ford on Thursday the 1st. This Friday, the footfinals will be from Thursday through Saturday, ball team has a game here October 8-10. Having so against Monument Valley.

adults have no credential at all, Brandley said, citing a study by Lumina Foundation. A larger portion of them have some sort of certificate, but may benefit from continuing education. “The opportunity, of course, is to find ways to

adapt and to lead where higher education may have the same mission, the mission remains constant, but the students it serves may change. How it delivers education may change, and the challenges it helps to solve will likely continue to evolve,” she said.

“So, thinking through all of that and trying to approach things in a proactive way will likely reduce the challenges.” The Utah System of Higher Education can also build on existing efforts, like recently planned systemwide coordination ef-

forts, which could lead to a unified system of courses across institutions, analysts from the institute said. With colleges and universities throughout the country facing the same struggles, Utah Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey Landward said “rethinking about how we’re operating this system became an imperative.” Especially when competition with other states will be fierce, he said. “This data is exactly why this approach is critical now, and that’s why I think you see other states scrambling to try and rethink how their state systems are operating, because they see the same numbers and they see the same data and they see the same problem,” Landward said. “That Utah’s ahead puts us at a strategic advantage for now, if we can capitalize on what we’ve started.” This article was originally published on utahnewsdispatch.com on September 15, 2026.

Utah 4-H Shooting Sports Program Teaches Safety, Leadership, and Responsibility by Dennis Hinkamp | Utah State University Extension

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Utah State University Extension's 4-H Archery team members (From Left to right) Jay Young, Danilynn Springer, Wyatt Mann, and Kooper Kelso. Utah State University Extension's 4-H shooting sports program promotes safety, responsibility, and leadership for Utah’s youth. UTAH - Utah State University Extension's 4-H shooting sports program promotes safety, responsibility, and leadership for Utah’s youth. First and foremost, it is a positive youth development program that uses firearms and archery as tools to teach life skills. While participants learn marksmanship, the program's larger mission is to help young people develop self-discipline, confidence, sportsmanship, and sound decision-making skills that extend far beyond the range. “Safety serves as the foundation for every activity,” said Brandi Reber,

4-H shooting sports coordinator. “Before youth ever participate in livefire exercises, they spend significant time learning proper firearm or archery handling, range commands, equipment storage, and responsible decisionmaking. Safe behavior is reinforced during every practice, and participants who cannot demonstrate safe conduct are not allowed to continue shooting.” The program is often confused with Utah's Hunter Education course, but Reber said the two serve different purposes. Hunter Education prepares individuals to become safe,

ethical hunters and fulfills state licensing requirements. Utah 4-H shooting sports is an ongoing educational experience centered on positive youth development. Participants engage in regular practices, competitions, leadership opportunities, community service, and year-round mentoring from certified instructors. “Many participants have no intention of hunting and instead enjoy target shooting, archery, or other disciplines as recreational or competitive activities,” she said. “Every Utah 4-H shooting sports instructor is a trained and certified volunteer who completes

state-approved instruction in youth development, risk management, and their specific shooting discipline. Although firearms often receive the most public attention, the program also includes archery and other shooting disciplines. Regardless of the discipline, youth learn the same core values: safety, responsibility, respect, self-control, and ethical behavior.” Nearly 600 youth and adults registered for a Utah 4-H shooting sports project during the past year. Eighty-eight youth competed in the two-day 4-H state contest in May, with thirteen senior division competitors advancing to represent Utah at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Grand Island, Nebraska. The program follows strict safety standards established through USU Extension and the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program and prepares young men and women for much more than success in competition. The program helps build the next generation of responsible citizens, leaders, and lifelong learners. For more information, visit the 4-H shooting sports website: extension.usu.edu/utah4h/ programs/shooting-sports

high school sports: upcoming games... Panguitch High School Volleyball: 10/6: Against Parowan 10/7: Against Milford (Away)

Wayne High School Volleyball: 10/7: Against Water Canyon (Away) 10/8: Against Escalante

Bryce Valley High School Volleyball: 10/7: Against Escalante 10/13: Against Wayne

Escalante High School Volleyball: 10/7: Against Bryce Valley (Away) 10/8: Against Wayne (Away)

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First-Generation Utah College Students Could Lose Federal Tools by Mark Richardson | Utah News Connection

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Only 24% of first-generation college students earn a bachelor's degree within six years, compared with 59% of students with college-educated parents. UTAH - The Trump administration wants to eliminate a series of programs that help disadvantaged students in Utah and across the country complete degrees beyond high school. Critics warn the move could create a shortage of skilled workers. Within the next decade, 72% of jobs are expected to require a college degree or professional credential, according to new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. TRIO programs offer support like mentoring, tutoring and financial literacy education. Dan Sullivan, executive site director for the nonprofit College Track, said cutting them would impact students who are the first in their families to attend college.

"These are students that have drive, talent, persistence, commitment. Taking this away is going to take away an incredible resource for our country, our workforce," Sullivan stressed. The proposed 2027 federal budget cuts more than $1 billion from programs that serve nearly 800,000 first-generation and low-income students, including an estimated 24,000 in Utah. Administration officials contend TRIO initiatives haven't reached their goals. But lawmakers from both major parties have pushed back on those claims and the idea of major aid reductions. Sullivan noted firstgeneration students face hurdles many of their classmates never see, like working through applications and financial aid without a

family playbook. He said College Track's ten-year commitment to students starts in high school by helping them become more academically competitive to get into college, and then helping them take steps toward a career. "Finding and applying for internships or externships where they can get some of that both on-thejob experience, but also start to build their own network, because they're not inheriting a network from friends and family nearly as much when they're first generation," he explained. Sullivan added that College Track works with students from ninth grade through college graduation and into their careers. He said with the program's help, first-generation scholars complete college at more than twice the national rate.

Garfield Commission: A $3.5 million grant to

expand the county jail by 40 beds; the future of Quality Inn Bryce Canyon; road and water problems in several communities, including Tropic and Cannonville; funding for a Panguitch City Fire Department compressor and a proposed agreement allowing county EMS to use space at the Panguitch Lake Fire building; securing of road access to a subdivision in upper Mammoth Creek; a conference discussion about federal payments to counties with public land; and Forest Service delays in ranchers’ water projects and efforts to move timber sales forward discussed.

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“We’re helping the overflow of the state to take some of their inmates, plus take care of our own inmates that commit the crimes here in Garfield County,” The future of Quality Inn Bryce Canyon was also before commissioners. They revoked the existing business license for Bryce Lodging LLC, which operates the hotel, after suspending it in June. A company representative said the lobby and three buildings had received fire and building approvals, while work continued on the remaining buildings. “Safety is our number one priority,” the representative said. Commissioners scheduled a Sept. 15 meeting to consider a new license that could allow the approved areas to reopen. Recent flooding has left road and water problems in several communities, including Tropic and Cannonville. Commissioner David Tebbs said residents had been calling about the damage. “I assure them our road department’s work-

ing as hard as they can to get things restored,” Tebbs said. Commissioners also adopted emergency resolutions concerning the two towns’ water systems. Tebbs also reported funding for a Panguitch City Fire Department compressor and a proposed agreement allowing county EMS to use space at the Panguitch Lake Fire building. In upper Mammoth Creek, the county is seeking to secure the only road access to a subdivision before an aging bridge needs replacement. Commissioners unanimously authorized Public Works Director Dave Dodds to purchase the property containing the road and bridge for $20,000, plus possible closing costs. Dodds said owning the land would make the bridge work easier. Commissioner Jerry Taylor reported on a conference discussion about federal payments to counties with public land. He also presented Pollock with the Dale Sowards Award from the Western Interstate Region of the National Association of Counties. Commissioners

pressed Forest Service representative Jennifer Thomas about delays in ranchers’ water projects and efforts to move timber sales forward. Commissioner Leland Pollock said the county hoped to use a forthcoming agreement with the state to speed up timber work, including at Twitchell Creek. He also questioned why maintenance on an existing ranch water line could take years to approve. Thomas said some projects still require historic-preservation review and asked ranchers to share their plans early so the agency can prepare. Pollock pushed back: “And this is not a five year plan when you have cows and you need water for your cows.” Commissioners also raised concerns about protecting Panguitch’s watershed from wildfire. 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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High Desert, Big Hearts:

Come celebrate what makes our little corner of the high desert so special. A small community filled with very big hearts. —Morgan Flynn, CCAW Shelter Director

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made possible by a generous $15,000 grant and matching gift from Don Gomes and Annie Holt, of The Old House on Center and Main in Torrey. Through their support, every dollar donated to CCAW during the campaign will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, until the full $15,000 has been met, giving supporters an opportunity to double the impact of their donations, while helping CCAW continue its work throughout the region. The online campaign is live now through October 15, 2026. “Lifesaving is a community effort,” said CCAW Shelter Director Morgan Flynn. “Every time someone fosters an animal, adopts a pet, helps reunite a lost dog with its family, donates pet food, volunteers their time, or simply shares our story, they become part of the safety net that makes this work possible.” Funds raised during the campaign help cover the everyday costs of that work, including food, veterinary care, medications, enrichment, shelter, transportation, and other supplies necessary to care for animals and support the people who love them. Strut Your Mutt: High Fashion in the High Desert The centerpiece of the fall campaign will be Strut Your Mutt: High Fashion in the High Desert, taking place Saturday, October 10, in Torrey. The afternoon will combine a Strut your Mutt walk through Torrey, canine

fashion show, community celebration, silent auction, music, food, and plenty of opportunities for local dogs and their people to show off their style. Following the fashion show, the celebration continues at The Old House on Center and Main with Tails N' Tinis, a high-desert take on a classic soirée. Guests can enjoy a non-alcoholic mocktail bar, music, a photo booth, a kissing booth, snacks, sweets, games, and plenty of time to mingle with friends, neighbors, and their four-legged companions. For those looking for something to eat beyond the treats at Tails N' Tinis, Capitol Burger will be donating 10% of its proceeds for the day to Color Country Animal Welfare. The silent auction opens online at 5 p.m. Monday, October 5, and closes at 5 p.m. Saturday, October 10. Anyone can participate and place bids online throughout the week and during the event, but all final bids must be submitted before the 5 p.m. deadline on October 10. A Community Celebration CCAW hopes the event will be more than a fundraiser. It is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the animals, people, businesses, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and supporters who make lifesaving work possible in rural Utah. “Come celebrate what makes our little corner of the high desert so special,” Flynn said. “A small community filled with very big hearts.” Visit www.colorcountryanimalwelfare.org/ fallcampaign to donate and purchase tickets.

Their Restaurant Sits Near 2 National Parks and Has ‘the Most Beautiful Patio’ in Utah. War and Wildfires are Causing It to Close. North Creek Grill struggled amid wildfires, floods, rising gas prices and tanking tourism. by Kolbie Peterson | The Salt Lake Tribune

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The patio at North Creek Grill. ESCALANTE - Brendan Kawakami and Sam Starr picked a gorgeous locale in which to open their first restaurant together, complete with a patio that offered picturesque views of the southern Utah desert. And they were in a prime spot to welcome tourists, being close to two national parks and a national monument. But what the couple got was a war starting a week before their opening day, rising gas prices and natural disasters that kept diners away. And now, their restaurant, North Creek Grill, is closing on Halloween. “We picked a notoriously bad year,” Kawakami said. North Creek Grill, at 3680 W. Highway 12, was in business for only one tourism season, but it’s not for a lack of trying on the part of Kawakami, its chef, and his wife and co-owner, Starr. The couple put the last of their savings into the restaurant and even cashed out Kawakami’s retirement account. They say they don’t have any regrets, though. “We ran the experiment, and the experiment didn’t work because of the economic petri dish we

were performing the experiment in,” Kawakami told The Salt Lake Tribune on Friday, Sept. 18, the day after they announced the closure on Instagram. In their post, Kawakami and Starr said, “This year has been anything but normal. War broke out, gas prices jumped 30% to 40%, and tourism to our area hit its lowest point in years.” “Our hope was to hire from our community, pay fair wages, and serve the best food we possibly could,” the post continued. “And we did. But good intentions can’t outrun bad timing.” In the end, Kawakami and Starr said they didn’t want to take out more loans or turn to crowdfunding, and that made the decision “not easy, but very clear,” Starr said. “It wasn’t about just keeping this thing alive,” Kawakami said. “It was seeing if it could live, and it couldn’t.” ‘Incredibly awful’ numbers Escalante is a tiny ranching town in Garfield County, located along Scenic Byway 12, and is close to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national parks. Kawakami and Starr were counting on lots of tourists to come to the restaurant in the spring to make it through a slow summer, and then a busy fall that would fund the winter. But they said business started slowing down too early. “We should have been seeing triple the numbers we were seeing even in April, May,” Starr said. On Memorial Day weekend, which should usually be busy, Kawakami said, they had 12 diners total. And then on a Friday in mid-September, they had four people in the restaurant. “That is incredibly awful,” Starr said with a laugh. The couple blames several factors for a slump in southern Utah tourism this season, including flooding and fires that scared potential visitors away and impacted access. They own an off-grid home that they built a mile outside of Kodachrome Basin State Park and typically rent out on Airbnb, and Starr said they have had to be in “constant communication” with all of their guests

because people would see flood warnings pop up on their phones and then worry whether they should cancel. And the Cottonwood Fire by Beaver, which burned roughly 150 structures and scorched over 97,000 acres, “smoked out the whole area,” she said. Gas prices, which have risen 50% since the war in Iran began in February, made it pricier for North Creek Grill to receive products and supplies in rural Escalante, the couple said, and made it more expensive for people to visit. “I think it would be foolish to say that [gas prices] did not have an effect on people’s travel this year, which had a direct effect on us and all of the people in this community,” Kawakami said. Increased fees for international travelers at national parks have likely kept people away too, they said. One family came to North Creek Grill in May from England, on a trip to the United States to see Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, Starr said. They had driven through Zion, the family told her, but they weren’t able to see Bryce Canyon because of the new $100-per-person fee that all international visitors over 16 must pay, she said. The family couldn’t afford to pay $600 for the six of them to enter Bryce Canyon, so they couldn’t go in, she said. “I was blown away,” said Starr, who added she had no idea that President Donald Trump had put the fee in place for international tourists in January. “We desperately need their tourism money,” she said. “Stuff like that definitely was a big hindrance to the amount of traffic that we saw,” Kawakami said. ‘How could we possibly turn this down?’ In their Instagram post, Starr and Kawakami said they intend to keep serving their food, “whether at events, pop-ups, farm dinners or for private chef work. It just won’t be under the North Creek name.” But Kawakami told The Tribune that that’s all “up in the air at this point,” and that until Oct. 31, they plan to put all their focus into their last month of service. They’re proud to say that 100% of the meat on the North Creek Grill menu is pasture-raised, which

Kawakami accomplished over the summer, Starr said. Kawakami takes those proteins and creates his “meat and potatoes”coded dishes, which incorporate worldwide influences that range from Vietnamese to Middle Eastern. He’s cooked professionally since 2000, he said, primarily in Salt Lake City. Along the way, he helped open Avenues Proper and Beer Bar, and for seven years he was the executive chef at Post Office Place, which earned two James Beard nominations in the Outstanding Bar category under his leadership. The setting for Kawakami’s food is a dining room filled with local art, and a patio that he calls “the most beautiful patio in at least southern Utah, if not the entire state.” With North Creek Grill nestled at the base of Boulder Mountain, the patio looks out over Escalante River Canyon and a landscape where sagebrush and rabbitbrush grow, and wild turkeys and cattle roam. “When we were deciding to take this on, we were weighing the pros and the cons, and we went down to the space and we sat on that patio and we’re like, ‘How could we possibly turn this down?’” Starr said. The couple thanked North Creek Grill’s customers in the post: “To the locals and others who drove out, pulled up a chair, and spent an evening (or several) with us, THANK YOU. That’s the whole point, and you gave us more of it than we could have hoped for.” They also thanked their staff, saying, “None of it happens without you.” Kawakami and Starr told The Tribune that opening a restaurant has always been their dream as a couple and individuals. On their first date, 14 years ago, which was also the day they met, they walked to a space where Kawakami said he wanted to open a restaurant someday, Starr said. “We wouldn’t take this experience back for anything,” she said. This article was originally published on sltrib. com on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Legal Notices 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 KEN F ROBERTS and VALEENE MAE SAWYER ROBERTS deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 263600013, Assigned: JUDGE VAN DYKE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KENA TOONE was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney, 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 September, 2026. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 17 & 24 and OCTOBER 1 & 8, 2026 NOTICE OF OPENING TORREY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Torrey, Utah is taking letters of interest or nominations for a position on the Torrey Planning & Zoning Commission. Submissions must be received by October 2, 2026 Email: clerk@torreyutah.gov Applicants must be a resident of Torrey Town or live within the Torrey Water District. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1, 2026 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Oct. 21, 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 NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2563 (A85360): Ray & Lois Barney propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Downtown Escalante) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1, 2026 SURPLUS ITEMS FOR BID ESCALANTE CITY Escalante City is accepting bids on various surplus City equipment and property, including trucks, tractors, trailers, maintenance equipment, tools, a generator, pressure washer, toolbox, and fuel tank. Items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS. Interested bidders may contact Escalante City at (435) 826-4644 to arrange an inspection and obtain additional information. Bids may be submitted to Escalante City, 65 North Center Street, P.O. Box 189, Escalante, Utah 84726. Bids will close on October 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Escalante City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Stephanie Steed, MMC, UCC / City Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 1, 2026 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the entrance to the GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE located at 55 S Main, Panguitch, Utah, on November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing on a Trust Deed executed by Onland Cattle LLC, as Trustor, and Total Concept, Inc., as Beneficiary. The Trust Deed is dated December 22, 2025, recorded on December 22, 2025, as Entry No. 290596, Book 595, Page 130 and re-recorded on December 23, 2025 as Entry No. 290603, Book 595, Page 194 in the office of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah, and the property located in Garfield County, State of Utah, is more particularly described as follows: Parcel: 10-0016-0004 The Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 28, Township 37 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Meridian. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all coal therein as reserved in the patent from the United States of America dated February 2, 1938 and recorded on November 25, 1941 in Book N of deeds at pages 233-234, Garfield County Records. AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM an undivided 1/3 interest in all coal, oil, gas and other minerals as reserved in a deed dated November 28, 1949 and recorded October 19, 1949 in Book P of deeds at pages 18-19, Garfield County Records. Parcel: 28-0034-0681 The East Half of the Southeast quarter of Section 29, Township 37 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Meridian. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all coal therein as reserved in the patent from the United States of America dated February 2, 1938 and recorded on November 25, 1941 in Book N of deeds at page 233-234, Garfield County Records. AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM an undivided 1/3 interest in all coal, oil, gas and other minerals as reserved in a deed dated November 28, 1949 and recorded October 19, 1949 in book P of deeds at pages 18-19, Garfield County Records. Parcel 28-0034-0693 The East Half of the Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 37 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Meridian. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the South 880 feet of the East 440 feet. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all coal and other minerals, as provided under Section 65-1-15, 65-1-16 and 65-1-17, Utah Code Annotated 1953 as amended, together with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of exploring and/or removing the same. Parcel: 28-0034-0694 Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 37 South, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running thence West 440.00 feet; thence North 880.00 feet; thence East 440.00 feet; thence South 880.00 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM all coal and other minerals, as provided under Section 65-1-15, 65-1-16 and 65-1-17, Utah Code Annotated 1953 as amended, together with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of exploring and/or removing the same. A Substitution of Trustee and Notice of Default were recorded on June 24, 2026 as Entry 291652, Book 600, Page 155, and on June 25, 2026 as Entry 291654, Book 600, Page 159, respectively, in the official records of the Garfield County Recorder, State of Utah. The undersigned Substitute Trustee has elected to sell or cause to be sold all right, 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. Both the deposit and the balance must be paid to V. Lowry Snow, Trustee, in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified funds. Cash payments, personal checks or trust checks will not be accepted. The Substitute Trustee shall sell the above property at the time of the sale without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all encumbrances of record. Anyone having questions or desiring information regarding the property to be sold should contact V. Lowry Snow at (435) 628-3688. The hours of his office operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. V. Lowry Snow Substitute Trustee Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 1, 8 & 15, 2026

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PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $4.00 60 & older, $10.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot. Meals include milk & bread. Tues. Oct. 6th

Wed. Oct. 7th

Thurs. Oct. 8th

Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Coleslaw, Pineapple, Magic Bars

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad Bar/Wheat Roll, Peaches, Cheesecake

Chicken Noodle Soup, White Roll, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, Pears, Vanilla Cake

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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

NAMI Utah Connection Support Group - Online 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

NAMI Family Support Group - Online For loved ones of people with mental health conditions Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:00 - 8:30 pm

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October 1, 2026