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BLM to Combat Invasive Annual Grasses in Carbon Co.
PRICE - The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the United States Wildland Fire Service, plans to conduct aerial herbicide treatments from Oct. 26 through Nov. 13, 2026, as weather permits. The treatment area includes approximately 3,875 acres in the Clarks Valley area of Carbon County, approximately seven miles east of Wellington, Utah. Invasive grasses are a significant contributor to more frequent and intense wildfires in the American West. Aerial treatments can help prevent the establishment and spread of invasive annual grasses to restore native bunchgrass and shrub species within sagebrush restoration project areas and recently burned areas. These landscapes are important habitat for wildlife such as deer, elk, pronghorn, and greater sage grouse. By reduc-
Bandida Bread Finds a Home in Boulder by Kathryn Chamberlain
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Lilian Fontenla, of Bandida Bread, sells her crusty sourdough loaves, baguettes, brioche, savory breads and an ever-changing assortment of cookies and pastries at Hills & Hollows in Boulder on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while also supplying bread to local restaurants, including Old Bull Kitchen in neighboring Escalante. brioche, savory breads and an ever-changing assortment of cookies and pastries. Fontenla works out of a long, narrow kitchen
Watch for Deer on Roadways During Peak Migration Seasons, Darker Commuting Months
USU Extension Launches New Course to Help Young Workers Build Durable Skills
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Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 1 when daylight saving time ends, but the time change also means that many people will have evening commutes during lower-visibility hours in the months ahead, which can increase vehicle/ wildlife collisions. SALT LAKE CITY Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 1 when daylight saving time ends, but the time change also means that many people will have evening commutes during lowervisibility hours in the months ahead, which can increase vehicle/wildlife collisions. During the fall and winter months, there is an increase in wildlife along the roadways, primarily
Utah Farmers Face Renewable Energy Hurdles Under New USDA Rules by Mark Richardson | Utah News Connection
BOULDER - In the back of Hills & Hollows in Boulder, Lilian Fontenla is making a little bit of everything: crusty sourdough loaves, baguettes,
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due to big game animals migrating to lower elevations in search of feed. The migration periods for deer are typically April and May, and then again in October and November— which is also when the highest number of vehicle and deer collisions occur in Utah. “The time of year with the highest risk of hitting Wildlife Collisions Cont'd on B3
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by Shelby Ruud | Utah State University Extension UTAH - Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are becoming some of the most valuable skills a young worker can bring to the job. The USU Extension Center for Rural Economic Development & Emerging Technologies (CREDET) recently launched Durable Skills for Workplace Excellence, a new online course that helps teenagers and young adults build the people skills employers New Course Cont'd on B2
where nearly every inch has a purpose. On a recent afternoon, the warm scent of freshly baked cookies filled the room as she prepared chocolate chip and
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Bryce Canyon National Park Expands Visitor Access with Viewpoint Connector Trail
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Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park now have another way to travel to Bryce Point, with the completion of the final phase of the Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path. BRYCE - Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park now have another way to travel to Bryce Point, with the completion of the final phase of the Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path. Completed in part-
nership with the Federal Highway Administration, the project adds the final 2.7-mile segment of the 24mile pathway connecting Bryce Point in Bryce Canyon National Park to Red Canyon in Dixie National
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UPCOMING EVENTS... Panguitch Halloween Carnival & Softball Fundraiser
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UTAH - A new federal rule could make it harder for Utah farmers to finance projects related to clean energy. The regulations require farmers to complete projects and document a year of energy savings before applying for funding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the changes are intended to streamline its Rural Energy for America Program and ensure funding decisions reflect actual project performance. Chad Hughes, senior associate attorney, Environmental Law and Policy Center, said requiring farmers to cover costs up front could put federal assistance out of reach for smaller operations. "Only those that can
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Escalante River Overflows During Major Rainfall Event in So. Utah
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ESCALANTE - View of the overflowing Escalante River from the Escalante River Trailhead area on Highway 12. According to the National Weather Service, the Escalante River basin received up to 3.5 inches of rain in 36 hours during a "moderate-to-heavy rain event" last week, causing the river to overflow on Thursday, October 22. In a Salt Lake Tribune article, Glen Merrill, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service’s Salt Lake City office, said that "the Escalante had 1,620 cubic feet of water per second flowing at the storm’s peak Thursday." —Insider
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Attend Open P&Z and Commission Meetings and Make Your Voice Heard
The topic of data centers (the latest shiny object) has come to Wayne County. The issue is complex, controversial, and very consequential. Here are some things to keep in mind. State code requires all counties to include in their zoning ordinances a list of permitted uses. Our county zoning ordinance states in Section 1607-Allowed Uses, “All uses allowed by this ordinance... are identified in Appendix
centers, Van Orden said, must be done by crafting restrictive zoning rules that will have the same effect by inhibiting data center development. Others called it a “door opener.” Van Orden is naïve. The billionaires that push data centers have teams of well-paid lawyers who can pick apart the rules and challenge them until they are fatally compromised. They can hunt for loopholes that Van Orden missed. They can violate the rules and wait to see if
we have the resources to enforce them. I have heard my neighbors worry about energy infrastructure and water, and those are understandable concerns. But also, does a poor county like Wayne have the financial resources for endless legal battles against a deeppocketed corporate predator? With a ban in place, the corporation would have to pay the legal cost of strongarming its way through, but with Van Orden’s ordinance, the county pays the financial burden of defend-
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A-Table of Uses.” Utah code then allows counties to disallow everything else. Our Section 1608-Prohibited Uses states, “Any use not specifically provided for in Appendix A-Table of Uses is a prohibited use in...Wayne County.” Data centers are not listed in Appendix A. Therefore, they are prohibited and have been since the ordinance was revised in 2011. The aim of the moratorium was to allow County P&Z time to create data
center regulations. But if a use is already prohibited there is absolutely no need to regulate it. The county attorney says there are three options available: prohibit data centers, regulate (i.e., allow) them, or do nothing. Since data centers are already prohibited, the first and second options are completely unnecessary. Doing nothing is all that’s needed. Anyone proposing a data center simply has to be shown Section 1608 and
ing itself. It is clear the citizens of Wayne County do not want a data center here. It is a shame that one person can determine the future of all of us despite our wishes. It is time for commissioners, both incumbents and newly elected, to push Van Orden aside and put citizens and their duly elected representatives at their rightful place at the table. Attend open P&Z and Commission meetings and make your voice heard. Chip Ward, Torrey told that data centers don’t comply with our zoning ordinance. Period. Members of the County P&Z keep demanding action before the moratorium expires, as if data centers will suddenly become permitted on January 5th. Section 1608 says there is. No need to change anything now. And if Section 1608 can’t protect the county against prohibited uses, then the ordinance might as well not exist. Bill Barrett, Torrey
From the Publisher's Desk NewsMatch 2026 Starts on Nov. 1
Before we begin our 2026 NewsMatch Campaign, I just want to say what a privilege it is to serve as publisher of The Insider. The reason it's such a rewarding experience is due to the contributions of all the community members who help make up the paper each week. Whether it's local business advertising, public notices from our towns and counties, articles contributed from the community, or our own reporting, every week, the feeling I have when I read the newspaper is this: Community is important. Community matters. We hope you feel the same way. This past year, The Insider produced over 350 original stories, columns, and articles covering Wayne and Garfield counties. This is a bump up from 250 last year! This was another banner year for our reporting, and the support we received during our NewsMatch campaign last year helped make this happen. Our goal is to continue improving our coverage of Wayne and Garfield counties, and community support is what helps us do that. NewsMatch offers a great opportunity for you to support us, your community newspaper. From Nov. 1, and through Dec. 31, NewsMatch will DOUBLE your donation up to $1,000 per donor. New RECURRING monthly donations will also get a little extra love, matching 12x up to the same amount. And if we get 50 NEW donors during our campaing, we'll receive a $1,000 bonus. Through NewsMatch, your donation of any amount will help us reach our campaign match cap goal of $17,500. So, starting Nov. 1 and through the end of the year, you'll be hearing from us a lot during our NewsMatch campaign. We hope you will participate by contributing whatever you can. And we'll keep you posted about our progress along the way! Thank you for helping us serve our community. Erica Walz, Publisher, The Insider Executive Director, Corner Post Media P.S. If you are a subscriber to our Corner Post newsletter, you'll be hearing from us there too! All donations to The Insider or to Corner Post support our operations at Corner Post Media, federal nonprofit tax EIN: 81-4388951.
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At the recent Wayne County Planning and Zoning meeting (10/26), chairman Travis Van Orden argued that although he claims he doesn’t want a data center in the county, an outright ban (prohibition) is irresponsible, even though the county attorney explained it is an appropriate, legal, and legitimate option. Van Orden stated that the negative aspects of data centers far outweigh the positive for the County. Any barrier to the construction of data
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Gov. Spencer Cox Called the U.S. Forest Service’s Move to Utah a ‘Big Win.’ A Federal Judge Just Blocked It. The Trump administration 'will soon have the opportunity to convince Congress of the merits' of its relocation plans, judge notes. by Leia Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune
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U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz speaks during a media tour at the fire camp for the Widemouth 2 Fire in Kanosh on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Schultz has previously said relocation of his agency's headquarters to Salt Lake City would only impact about 300 employees. This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. UTAH - A California district court has blocked the Trump administration’s planned relocation of the U.S. Forest Service’s headquarters to Salt Lake City. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had praised the move in March as “common sense” and a “big win,” since Western states like Utah contain vastly more federally managed public lands than states east of the Mississippi River. The agency has long been headquartered in Washington, D.C. But a coalition of labor unions, nonprofits and local governments across the country sued over the plan. They argued the Trump administration did not obtain required congressional approval for reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Forest Service. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, a federal court judge in California issued a stay for any relocation, closures or “reprogramming” of USDA and the agencies under its umbrella, including the Food and Nutrition Service and the Agricultural Research Service. “Congress did not contemplate USDA using its appropriated funds to shut down offices or relocate employees,” Judge Vince Chhabria wrote in the order. “To the contrary, Congress was actively working to restrict the agency’s ability to do so” when it issued the department’s funds during its annual budget process. The federal government must now pause relocation of its USDA employees from areas beyond their current work commutes. That means Washington-based employees can be reshuffled to other Washingtonbased offices, but they can’t be forced to move to places like Utah. The USDA also cannot close any of its agencies under the court’s stay, which the judge noted could only briefly be in force. “The relevant appropriations statutes are set
to expire in less than two months,” Chhabria wrote in his Tuesday decision. “If the agency wishes to move forward with its plans to close offices and relocate employees, it will soon have the opportunity to convince Congress of the merits of those plans.” In a statement, Cox said he hopes the judge’s decision is quickly reversed, calling it a “setback for common sense” in managing federal public lands. “Decisions affecting Western forests and communities should be made closer to the people who know these lands best,” Cox said, “not by bureaucrats and special interests thousands of miles away in Washington, D.C.” Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday. In a response filed with the court on Sept. 22, the USDA argued its reorganization plan would improve, not degrade, the services it offers the public. The agency said that only 2.1% of its workforce would need to move under those plans. That would apply to about 250 of the Forest Service’s 33,500 employees, the department noted. In an interview with The Salt Lake Tribune this summer, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz affirmed the relocations would affect “probably less than 300 people” amid fears of worsening wildfire conditions on forested lands in Utah. But the plaintiffs argued the reorganization would have implications beyond the workforce. It would shut down twentythree of the Forest Service’s research locations in fifteen states, they said. It would eliminate the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in
Maryland, which their complaint calls a “premier agricultural research facility.” Closures would also impact benefits provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, they allege. The coalition that filed the lawsuit includes the American Federation of Government Employees, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the National Federation of Federal Employees and the National Treasury Employees Union. It also includes the American Geophysical Union, the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, Natural Resources Defense Council and Western Watersheds Project, along with municipalities in California and Maryland. The court order only appears to apply to agencies housed within the USDA, and not other agencies that manage public lands under the Department of the Interior, like the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service. The federal government previously relocated the BLM headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado, under President Trump’s first term starting in 2019. President Joe Biden moved the agency back to its Washington office in 2021. Unions representing federal employees have filed separate lawsuits to block a broader 2025 executive order designed to stamp out “waste, bloat, and insularity,” the judge’s order notes, including cuts to the government’s overall workforce. That litigation remains pending. This article was originally published on sltrib. com on October 14, 2026.
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Wills, Trusts, and More From Treats to Trusts: A Halloween Twist by Jeffery J. McKenna
What could Halloween and the process of doing a will and trust and other essential documents have in common? Both can be scary! I’ll confess, I hate the idea of going to a haunted house or spooky corn maze. While a teenager growing up in Las Vegas, I’d act brave with my friends and later have to sleep with the lights on. However, having been an estate planning attorney for over 25 years, I’m comfortable planning for one’s demise. I’ve helped thousands of clients take this step. I’ve figuratively held their hand as they contemplated their mortality. I understand how intimidating the estate planning process can feel for some people. In fact, I know many clients have put off planning simply because they are afraid of what the process might involve. But much like walking through a spook alley, once it’s over and the estate planning documents
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to fix it. I’ve had dozens of clients say something like, “I bet you’ve never seen a situation this messed up.” I can usually smile and say, “Oh, I’ve seen worse.” Addressing what you may consider a “mess” with good estate planning, is always better than ignoring it until you die. The last reason many are scared of estate planning relates to the many decisions that have to be made. If you have minor children, it can be very scary to decide who will raise the children if something happens to you. Decisions relating to terminal medical treatment can also be hard for many to make. In conclusion, I’ve come to like Halloween. Once my wife and I had children and I realized they were the reason for the Pumpkin Season, I came to appreciate the holiday. Estate planning is the same. You don’t do it for you. You do it for those that you leave behind.
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.
Friend: Why did the witch bring a ladder to school? Buddy: No clue, why? Friend: She wanted to raise her grades!
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Phobos Mission & the Piqua Shawnee People SPACE - The Orionids peaked the morning of the 20th, the 21st and 22nd. They are pretty tough to see in the city, but out in the black skies of the back country, with the light of your soul shining all around, it’s a treasure trove of shooters. These meteorites are the remnants of the most famous comet known as Hailey. It'll return to the inner solar system—and our skies—next in 2061. But we can see the meteor shower every year. On northern autumn mornings—or southern spring mornings—Sirius and Orion can be found in the south before dawn where the meteor shower is. No matter when you see it in the sky, Orion’s Belt always points to the sky’s brightest star, Sirius. Sirius appears to flash different colors when it’s low in the sky. Really, all the stars are flashing different colors because light is composed of all the colors of a rainbow, and the journey through our atmosphere breaks starlight into its component colors via refraction. As a meteorite bonus, the Northern Taurids have kicked in now, peaking November 11–12. It will deliver some slow-moving, bright "Halloween fireballs" if we’re lucky, especially if you can get somewhere dark, out in the west desert or up above Escalante. These meteors emanate from the general direction of Taurus the Bull, which is high in the sky in the middle of the night now. And the big space news is that Japan launched a hugely ambitious mission for a bold sample return to Mars’ mysterious moon,
tHe lAuGhiNg Ghost pOiNt!! Dad: Why did the ghost go to school? Son: I don’t know, why? Dad: To learn how to be a little boo-tiful!
are signed, most clients say something along the lines of, “If I had known it was this easy, I would have done it years ago!” So, why do people fear estate planning? I’d like to share three common reasons. First, many people simply don’t want to think about their own death. It’s uncomfortable, so they procrastinate and avoid something that is actually essential to protecting their loved ones and their wishes. Estate planning may be one of the easiest things in life to put off because, technically, as long as you complete it before you take your last breath, you’ve done it in time. The problem, of course, is that none of us knows when that last breath will come. And that is precisely why waiting can be such a costly decision. Second, many are scared that their family situation is such a mess that they don’t have the answers
by Leonard Thomas Phobos, on Oct. 20th. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which is leading the bold sampling effort, along with four other of the world's space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector, plus a rover, on Phobos, the larger and closer of Mars' two pint-sized moons. While NASA has successfully landed nine spacecraft on Mars over the past fifty years and China scored a 2021 touchdown, no one has ever ventured onto Phobos or its sidekick Deimos. And no one has managed to scoop samples from Mars, let alone its moons. If successful, bits of dust, soil and rocks from Phobos will arrive on Earth in 2031. "There's a lot of adrenaline and a lot of excitement and a lot of wow," said NASA astrophysicist Tom Statler, who's involved with the project. Let's go to the southern states and Alabama, there several tribes of Indigenous people have lived, and still live, for a long time. We are going to focus on the Piqua Shwanee. The Piqua Shawnee are one of five divisions of the Shawnee. They are known as the people of the south who rose from ashes. The Piqua Shawnee are the descendants of ancestral Algonquians who have lived in Alabama since time immemorial. Like their neighbors, the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Muskogee (Creek), archaeologists refer to their ancestors as Paleoindians, Archaic, and Woodland peoples. Geographically, the range of these ancestral cultures covers the entire state of Alabama. Historically, they were
well known for their production of salt, which became an essential trade item with the increased dependency on horticulture. The Piqua Shawnee processed salt from seawater, salt licks, and cave minerals. Intertribal commerce was a crucial aspect of the Piqua Shawnee culture and livelihood. The Piqua Shawnee relationship with the Creek greatly predates the European contact. As symbols of their ancient alliance, the Piqua Shawnee presented the Creek with seven metal pendants, which were displayed during the Green Corn ceremony. Following General Andrew Jackson’s 1818 invasion of the region, the United States repeatedly tried to persuade the Piqua Shawnee to join the emigrating Cherokee and move west of the Mississippi River. They consistently refused to give up their Alabama homeland. Keep hope, even against unsurmountable odds, and keep looking up, look around and get just a little bit lost in space. Leonard Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Broadcasting and worked as a park ranger as a star guide at Capitol Reef National Park. He is a resident of Torrey, Utah, and is the creator of the podcast SkyWatcher Leo T, which is available to listen to on Spotify.
October 29, 2026
Skeleton Party
Mother: Did you hear about the skeleton at the party? Daughter: No, what happened? Mother: He had no body to dance with!
Vampires
Son: Mom, why don’t vampires like cold weather? Mother: Hmm, why? Son: Because they can’t handle the chill!
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Skeleton Crossing
Mother: Why did the skeleton cross the road? Son: I don’t know! Mother: To shake a leg!
Haunted House Coffee
Visitor: Is your house haunted? Keeper: Only on Mondays… Visitor: Why? Keeper: That’s when the ghosts come for coffee!
That's a Wrap
Dad: Why did the mummy call the doctor? Son: Why? Dad: He was all wrapped up in his work!
PUNishment
How do you make a skeleton laugh? Tickle its funny bone!
Shower Thoughts
A jack-o'-lantern is just a gourd with a face and a lot of attitude
sudoku To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Teacher: What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert? Student: I give up, what? Teacher: I scream!
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Broken Pumpkin
Dad: How do you fix a broken pumpkin? Son: How? Dad: With a little pumpkin patch!
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ACROSS 1. Consumer 5. Drivel 8. Mary of direct marketing fame 11. Taxon, pl. 12. Mosaic piece 13. Speculate 15. Similar 16. Eye part 17. Belgian port city 18. *"The Birds" producer and director 20. *"Mourning" bird 21. Kicks out 22. *"Birds do it, ____ do it," sing. 23. "Hot" prefix 26. Suggest 30. Treaty of Rome org. 31. Dump 34. *Horus' mother 35. Spills over a container edge 37. Hole puncher 38. Finals 39. Type of balsam 40. Thumb, anatomically speaking 42. *New Zealand parrot 43. Suppresses 45. *Big Bird, e.g. 47. Shark part 48. Yo-Yo's instrument 50. Bleak 52. *Bird with largest wingspan 56. *Popular origami bird 57. Mongolian desert 58. *Hen to chick 59. Silly and scatterbrained 60. Affirm with confidence 61. Sailor's call 62. Number cruncher, acr. 63. Color 64. Totes
DOWN 1. D-Day beach 2. H. H. Munro's pseudonym 3. Sign of escape 4. Ill will 5. Basketball foot maneuver 6. Smart ones? 7. Reach a high 8. a,k.a. Kyiv 9. Green Gables resident 10. Hitherto 12. U of A home 13. Poet Nash 14. *Albus Dumbledore's companion 19. Dark fertile soil 22. Board of Directors, acr. 23. MCAT and LSAT, e.g. 24. Serf 25. Cause for food recall 26. Pay a visit 27. Japanese port city 28. Sand clock, e.g. 29. Test form 32. Vietnam's neigh-
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33. *Parliament member 36. *Barbara's ____ Cereal 38. Glorify 40. Mightier than sword 41. Oblong cream puff 44. British sailor, slangily 46. Conventional 48. Garlic unit 49. What tide did 50. Golf club handle 51. Pro ____ 52. Lab culture 53. Pearl Harbor island 54. Urban haze 55. Simon does what? 56. Public health org.
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FYI Panguitch by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Are you growing webs between your toes from all of this great rain? This amount of rain could not have been better. All around us, there are warnings of flooding; there have even been wash outs in Bryce Canyon. It looks like we might get some more by the end of the week. Many thanks to the Panguitch Lions Club members who went over to Beaver to help in their flood damage. November is a month that is loaded with things to do. The first day is my worst day of the year. Daylight saving time will end Sunday, November 1, so fall back on your clocks, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep. Then, at long last, on Tuesday, it will be election day! Hooray! Maybe we can get back to a normal life. On the 7th, for all you Marines out there, Parowan is having a celebration for the 251st year since you were founded. They are going to have dinner and many other things to do. For all of you military veterans here in the Panguitch area, the American Legion
will be having their annual Veterans Dinner. It will be on November 11 or on Wednesday, and it will be held at the Cowboy's Smokehouse Cafe and will start at 6:30. All veterans and their guests are welcome, and, as always, it is free. On the 10th, both the boys and girls basketball teams will beging practice. Also, the wrestlers will be getting back into shape. The first home game for the Bobcats will be here against Green River, and both the boys and girls teams will play a night game. The wrestling team will have eight girls hitting the mats. On the 13th-14th, it is the craft fair, and it will be at the Garfield County Fair Building. Come and do a little early Christmas shopping; there are so many fine gifts, clothing, and candy. Sub for Santa will be there, with loads of candy and drawings. Near the end of the month, on the 26th, it will be our 20th an-
nual Thanksgiving dinner, and it will be held at the Panguitch Senior Center. It will start about 12:30, so come hungry and bring the kids. Pat and I are getting old so I don’t know how many more of these dinners we will be doing, but as long as we are upright, we will keep the food coming. Pat and I are so grateful for living with so many great people that are always ready to give a hand, and this is our thanks. This week, some of the teams that I have been rooting for lost. BYU, who was ranked #2, lost to University of Central Florida (UCF) in double overtime. It was an exciting finish to the game. In the first overtime, BYU scored on the first play and kicked the conversion. It took UCF a little longer, but they did the same thing. In the second overtime, you have to go for a two-point conversion. UCF did that, and BYU didn’t make theirs. It was the first time in college football history that
the #1 and #2 teams both lost; Georgia, who is #1, also lost. USC also lost, and they were ranked 14th. But Utah won their game, with a come from behind victory of 21-13. My real heartbreaker was the Lady Cats losing to the Rich Rebels in volleyball. With the election just around the corner, one party is receiving a lot of money from people like Elon Musk. He has donated over $420 million to candidates who will continue to give him billions in government money for his SpaceX program. The president, who never put tariffs on Russia, has now dropped all sanctions against them. This will enable Russia to keep supplying Iran with their drones. Don’t expect any changes at the state level in Utah, but on the local level, we have some really great changes. Oh, sweet November! Mack O.
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
The Lady Cats came so close at the volleyball championships. The Cats beat three teams in the first day and a half. At noon, the Cats faced off with the Rich Rebels. I was finally watching the game on my computer during the second game. I had heard the Rebels won the first game, and the Cats were behind,
and it ended in a close game. In the third game, it was the Cats all the way, winning quite easily. The fourth game was more of the same. I commented to Pat that the girls only missed one serve in the two games. The fifth game, that goes only to 15, was going the Cats way. They led 14 to 12, but when they were serving, they missed the serve. The Rebels tied the score at 14 but lost their serve, and the score was 15 to 14. Once again, we were serving and missed the serve, and the game continued on back and forth till Rich final managed to get two points ahead at 23-21. What an exciting game it
was.
The Lady Cats played the Milford Tigers for third place and won in two straight games. The Cats are a young team, with only one senior on them. What a great year they had, with 23 victories against many 2 and 3A teams and two losses. Many thanks to the girls and coaches for their efforts; it has been a fun year. Cross country has their state meet up in Salt Lake City this Tuesday at Sugar House Park. What happens by this time is that some of the runners have injuries, but, hopefully, the backup runners will have a great day.
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Out & About Entrada Institute and the Utah Watercolor Society Co-Host 13th Annual Arts in the Park by Dave Cushing
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On Friday, October 16, the annual Arts in the Park gallery stroll kicked off at Gallery 24, where owner Diane Barrett scrambled to hang a few late arrivals. The Old House at Center and Main also participated, as did the Torrey Gallery. TORREY - The Entrada Institute and the Utah Watercolor Society co-hosted the 13th annual Arts and the Park week-
end on October 15-17 in and around Torrey. Roughly 20 artists registered, set up easels in Capital Reef National
Park or other scenic locations, and created watercolor paintings in the plein air setting, which literally means painting produced
out of doors in natural light. "There are very few all-watercolor events in the country, and this is the only
one in Utah," said Marci Milligan, Entrada Institute board president. "Watercolor is undergoing a reviv-
al these days, and we’re hoping to bring attention to artists who work in this medium."
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At the Saturday, Oct. 17, Arts in the Park evening art show, silent auction and taco feed, held at the brand new Entrada facility in Torrey, Steve Jorgenson, Salt Lake City, won second place in the large format category for a different painting of his, “New Snow on Boulder Mountain,” though his interpretation of a Fish Creek Cove pictograph was also an attention-getter.
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Jana Parkin, Orem, won first place, large format, for her “A River Runs Through It” at the 2026 Arts in the Park, which took place from October 15-17 in and around Torrey.
Sister painters Sherry Meidel and Tammy Charlesworth, from the Bountiful area, set up on Sand Creek Road during the 2026 Arts in the Park. Meidel won an Honorable Mention, small format, at the event for the pictured painting.
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Bandida Bread: In the back of Hills & Hollows in Boulder, Lilian Fontenla New Course: is making a little bit of everything: crusty sourdough loaves, baguettes, brioche, savory breads and an ever-changing assortment of cookies and pastries.
Durable skills hold their value in any job, in any industry, through every wave of new technology. When young people learn to communicate clearly, manage their time, and contribute to a team, supervisors notice quickly. Every module includes exercises they can apply on their very next shift. —Jared Hawkins, USU Extension professor New Course Cont'd from A1
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On a recent afternoon, Lilian Fontenla, of Boulder Bread, prepares chocolate chip and peanut buttersesame cookie varieties out of a long, narrow kitchen in the back of Hills & Hollows in Boulder, Utah.
look for most. Created by USU Extension professors Paul Hill and Jared Hawkins, Durable Skills for Workplace Excellence is selfpaced, takes about two hours to complete, and costs $25. The course includes five modules covering professionalism, communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and productivity, with exercises learners can apply immediately in their jobs. Participants earn a certificate of completion. "Durable skills hold their value in any job, in any industry, through every wave of new technology," Hawkins said. "When young people learn to communicate clearly, manage their time, and contribute to a team, supervisors notice quickly. Every module includes exercises they can apply on their very next shift." The course directly addresses the needs identified in the study “A Discrepancy Evaluation of Workforce Capacity and Emerging Skills: A Utah Case Study,” published in Administrative Sciences. In that study, employers identified communication,
teamwork, and analytical problem-solving as the most critical skills for the next five to ten years, and over half (58%) said demonstrated skills matter more than degrees in hiring decisions. The need is especially pressing for young people. Only 53% of Utah teens worked at any point during 2024, down from 67% in 1990. "Fewer teens are working today than a generation ago, which means they have fewer chances to practice the skills that careers are built on," Hill said. "Employers told us these durable skills are exactly what they struggle to find. This course gives youth and young adults a practical start and pathway to develop those skills and apply them at work right away, whether they are starting their first job or working toward a promotion." A facilitated, in-person version of the course will be released in March 2027. USU Extension experts will offer the sixhour program over four weeks in select counties throughout the state. Visit the USU Extension "Durable Skills for Workplace Excellence" page to learn more.
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Lilian Fontenla, of Bandida Bread, sells her crusty sourdough loaves, baguettes, brioche, savory breads and an ever-changing assortment of cookies and pastries at Hills & Hollows in Boulder, Utah. She works with naturally leavened dough, allowing it to ferment slowly and develop flavor over time. Temperature, humidity and the changing seasons all influence the process. “It's a live thing,” she said. “If I follow the recipe, it's not the same every single day.” Bandida Bread Cont'd from A1
quiet confidence about Fontenla, who seems happiest behind the scenes in a kitchen, experimenting with recipes and trying something new. Originally from Brazil, Fontenla spent years in Los Angeles, where she learned to bake on the job, working in kitchens including Lodge Bread and Gjelina. Her creative background also includes performance art, and she once worked with renowned artist Marina Abramović. Fontenla first passed through Boulder on a road trip in 2019 and was intrigued by a little gas
station selling kombucha and organic produce. She returned in early 2020 to work at Hell's Backbone Grill, just weeks before the pandemic brought much of the world to a standstill. When the restaurant temporarily closed, she found herself working on its farm instead, spending months planting, tending and harvesting vegetables that would eventually make their way into the restaurant's kitchen.She had fallen in love with Boulder's landscape and went on to complete a wilderness survival course with the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS). She described the experience as life-changing, learning to forage for
food, make fires, hunt and fish. In the winters that followed, Fontenla kept baking, making sourdough loaves at home and sharing them with neighbors. When the previous baker at Hills & Hollows left, residents encouraged her to take over. With little money to invest herself, Fontenla launched a GoFundMe campaign to help purchase equipment and opened Bandida Bread earlier this year at Hills & Hollows, the very same place that had first caught her attention. Fontenla's offerings change with the seasons and whatever inspires her. Among her creations is a brioche filled with corn
custard and fougasse, a leaf-shaped French bread with cuts through the dough, designed to be pulled apart and shared. “People were obsessed with it,” she said, laughing about customers' disappointment when it isn't on the menu. For Fontenla, baking requires patience and a willingness to adapt. She works with naturally leavened dough, allowing it to ferment slowly and develop flavor over time. Temperature, humidity and the changing seasons all influence the process. “It's a live thing,” she said. “If I follow the recipe, it's not the same every single day.” Fontenla also supplies bread to local restaurants, including Old Bull Kitchen in Escalante, while selling her own creations at Hills & Hollows on Wednesdays and Saturdays. As Boulder's busy tourist season winds down, she plans to keep baking through the winter. After all, the people who first encouraged her to open Bandida Bread still need their bread.
The completion of this final segment of the paved pathway creates new opportunities for visitors to experience Bryce Canyon without relying solely on a vehicle. The Shared Use Path expands access, supports sustainable transportation and offers another way to enjoy the park's remarkable scenery. —BJ Cluff, Program Manager, Visitor Experiences, Bryce Canyon National Park Connector Trail Cont'd from A1
paved pathway provides a safe and scenic transportation and recreation corridor linking some of the park's most visited destinations, including the Visitor Center, Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon Lodge, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point, Bryce Point and both park campgrounds. "The completion of this final segment of the paved pathway creates new opportunities for visitors to experience Bryce Canyon without relying solely on a vehicle," said BJ Cluff, Program Manager, Visitor Experiences. "The Shared Use Path expands access, supports sustainable transportation and offers another way to enjoy the park's remarkable scenery." Open to pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users, leashed pets, non-motorized scooters, skaters, longboarders and seasonal cross-country skiers, the pathway connects the iconic formations of Bryce Canyon National Park with those of Red Canyon. Commonly known as the Canyon2Canyon Trail,
the route offers visitors a unique way to explore the Bryce Canyon area at their own pace. Visitors who do not bring a bicycle may rent one from local outfitters operating in and around Bryce Canyon. During winter, portions of the pathway may provide opportunities for crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing, with equipment rentals available in Bryce Canyon City. From April through October, the park's free shuttle system complements the Shared Use Path and serves all major viewpoints along the route. Shuttle buses accommodate up to two bicycles on front-mounted racks, allowing visitors to ride the shuttle to Bryce Point and enjoy a mostly downhill, seven-mile ride back toward the Visitor Center and Shuttle Station. Bicycle racks are available at viewpoints, the Bryce Canyon Lodge, Visitor Center, and Shuttle Station. Bicycles are not permitted on the Rim Trail or at viewpoint overlooks. —National Park Service
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Wildlife Collisions: The time of year with the highest risk of hitting deer Clean Energy Projects:
in Utah is during November. It coincides with mating season and the annual migration of deer. Animals are crossing more roads during the migration, and male deer move around a lot more to find mates. It also doesn’t help that the daylight hours are shorter during this time of year, creating lower visibility for drivers. —Makeda Hanson, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Migration Initiative Coordinator Wildlife Collisions Cont'd from A1
deer in Utah is during November,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Migration Initiative Coordinator Makeda Hanson said. “It coincides with mating season and the annual migration of deer. Animals are crossing more roads during the migration, and male deer move around a lot more to find mates. It also doesn’t help that the daylight hours are shorter during this time of year, creating lower visibility for drivers.” The Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative was founded in 2017 to better track and study the migration patterns of different wildlife and fish species in the state. Most of the data comes from animals wearing GPS tracking devices or from fish tagged with implanted transmitters. “The tracking data helps wildlife managers understand where animals are spending their time, their movement patterns, and barriers impacting their access to critical resources,” Hanson said. “All of this information helps wildlife and land managers improve habitat, increase connectivity and reduce impacts on wildlife from development and transportation.” In 2022, the DWR, in partnership with the Utah Department of Transportation, released the Utah Roadkill Reporter app. The free app allows people to easily report the location and description of any dead animals they see
on or near roads. The Utah Roadkill Reporter app uses GPS tracking technology to collect high-accuracy data on animal carcasses involved in vehicle collisions, including: • Reported animal carcasses • Animal carcasses that have been picked up • Pick-up routes being completed by contractors “Using this information, we partner with the Utah Department of Transportation to ensure wildlife crossings are constructed strategically—particularly when those routes cross migration corridors or other areas with frequent collision rates,” DWR Impact Analysis Coordinator Daniel Olson said. From Jan. 1 to Oct. 8, 3,738 roadkill animals were removed from roadways in Utah. Since the launch of the app in 2022, 19,441 roadkill animals have been reported. Over sixty wildlife crossing structures and hundreds of miles of fencing have been constructed throughout Utah to help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. How to avoid wildlife collisions Deer are more active early in the morning and in the evenings, which coincides with busy commuting hours. This is also when low-light conditions make it difficult for drivers to see. When daylight saving time ends, here are some tips from Wild Aware Utah to help you avoid wildlife collisions: • Be especially alert at
dawn and dusk. • Heed wildlife crossing signs. These signs are usually placed in areas known to have a high volume of wildlife/vehicle collisions. • Be alert on roadways near wooded, agricultural and wetland areas and also near lakes and streams. • Scan both sides of the road as you drive. Invite passengers to help watch for wildlife. • Do not drive distracted. Put away food, phones and other distractions. • When possible, use high-beam headlights to better illuminate the road. • Look for an animal’s eyeshine, which can be seen from a distance. Slow down once you have spotted an animal near the roadside. • Some animals travel in groups, so be sure to watch for additional animals if you see one. • Do not throw trash out of your vehicle. Not only are there penalties for littering on a highway, but trash and food scraps can also draw animals to roadways. What to do if you see an animal on or near the road If you see an animal on or near the road, here are some additional suggestions: • Do not swerve for a deer or small animals. Stay in your lane and slow down. • If several animals are standing in the road, do not try to drive through
them or get out of the vehicle to chase or herd them. Honk your horn and flash your lights to encourage them to move on. • If an animal has crossed the road, continue to drive slowly and be cautious because it may try to cross again. What to do if you hit an animal • Pull off the road and use your hazard lights if your car is undriveable. • Do not try to approach an injured animal. • Call 911 or contact your local police department if you were injured or if the animal is in the roadway and could pose a threat to public safety. • Submit a report of the collision through the Utah Roadkill Reporter app. Include the species of animal that was hit, a GPS location and a photo of the animal. Never use the app while driving, and try to avoid getting out of your vehicle when submitting a report, due to safety concerns along busy roads. “When you submit a report of a roadkill animal through the Utah Roadkill Reporter app, it helps provide information about potential areas for wildlife crossings,” Hanson said. “The data collected through the app also benefits the Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative and its efforts to learn more about the annual migration patterns of different animal species in Utah.” —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
The law has these basic principles of fairness baked in. You can't just change the rules in the middle of the game like that unless you have a really good reason to do so, and USDA just has not identified such reason —Chad Hughes, senior associate attorney, Environmental Law and Policy Center Clean Energy Projects Cont'd from A1
afford to carry those costs for over a year without knowing whether or not they're going to be reimbursed are going to be able to apply for REAP. So it's going to make the program just much less accessible," Hughes contended. Hughes pointed out the changes also limit wind projects on certified cropland. They took effect Oct. 16. Farmers and rural businesses can comment through Nov. 2 at Regulations.gov. Although the rule is already active, the Department of Agriculture said the feedback could influence future program revisions. The guidelines follow earlier USDA restrictions on solar funding, which applied retroactively to pending applications. The Environmental Law and Policy
Center sued the agency in September, arguing the policy conflicts with Congress’ intent for the program to support renewable energy projects. Hughes stressed the agency cannot restrict renewable energy to favor fossil fuels. "The law has these basic principles of fairness baked in. You can't just change the rules in the middle of the game like that unless you have a really good reason to do so, and USDA just has not identified such reason," Hughes underscored. From 2023 through 2025, the program supported nearly 7,000 projects and generated an estimated $2.75 billion in rural economic development. A USDA report showed the bipartisan program generated or saved enough energy in 2024 to power more than 300,000 homes.
Herbicide Treatments:
The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the United States Wildland Fire Service, plans to conduct aerial herbicide treatments from Oct. 26 through Nov. 13, 2026, as weather permits. The treatment area includes approximately 3,875 acres in the Clarks Valley area of Carbon County, approximately seven miles east of Wellington, Utah. Herbicide Treatments Cont'd from A1
ing the risk of large fire growth and improving the availability of native for-
age, the treatments support both habitat quality and overall ecosystem resilience. —Bureau of Land Management
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Legal Notices 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 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing on a Trust Deed executed by Nathaniel Steed, as Trustor, and Utah Independent Bank, as Beneficiary. The Trust Deed is dated October 12, 2021, recorded on October 13, 2021, as Entry No. 281364, Book 554, Page 137 in the office of the Recorder of Garfield County, State of Utah, amended by Modification of Deed of Trust dated February 19, 2025, recorded on February 26, 2025, as Entry No. 288400, Book 0585, Page 0859 in the records of the County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah, and the property located in Garfield County, State of Utah, is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL 1: BEGINNING AT THE CENTER-SOUTH-NORTHEAST 1-64 CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN, UTAH; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 89°48’57” EAST ALONG THE EAST-WEST CENTERLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, 657.46 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST-NORTHEAST 1/64 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 00°07’55” EAST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, 144.73 FEET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF BRYCE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1; THENCE SOUTH 88°12’59” WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF BRYCE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1; THENCE SOUTH 88°12’59” WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID BRYCE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, 104.59 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE SOUTH 54°47’20” WEST 59.70 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE NORTH 89°33’09” WEST 157.63 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE NORTH 43°13’17” WEST 86.35 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE NORTH 89°41’42” WEST 79.26 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE SOUTH 89°51’30” WEST 78.46 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE SOUTH 89°15’35” WEST 49.94 FEET TO AN ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION REBAR WITH PLASTIC CAP; THENCE SOUTH 89°45’22” WEST 79.73 FEET TO THE NORTHSOUTH CENTER LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 00°09’44” WEST LEAVING THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID BRYCE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 AND ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, 116.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL COAL, OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS IN, ON, OR UNDER SAID LAND TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING AND/OR REMOVING THE SAME. Parcel No. 08-0073-0467 PARCEL 2: BEGINNING 33.00 FEET NORTH AND 200.00 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 384.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 150.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 243.00 FEET; THENCE WEST 297.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 146.50 FEET; THENCE WEST 343.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 146.50 FEET; THENCE EAST 31.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 627.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 460.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, OF THE SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN; THENCE N89°48’02”W ALONG THE SECTION LINE 544.03 FEET; THENCE N00°00’00”E 66.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°48’09”W 109.99 FEET; THENCE N00°10’20”E 183.54 FEET; THENCE N89°55’48”E 130.00 FEET; THENCE S00°10’16”W 164.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A 20.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 31.43 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°01’42”, (LONG CHORD BEARS: S45°11’07”W 28.29 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel No. 08-0073-0251 PARCEL 3: COMMENCING AT THE EAST QUARTER (1/4) CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, OF THE SALT LAKE BASE & MERIDIAN; THENCE N89°48’02”W ALONG THE SECTION LINE 544.03 FEET; THENCE N00°00’00”E 66.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89°48’09”W 109.99 FEET; THENCE N00°10’20”E 183.54 FEET; THENCE N89°55’48”E 130.00 FEET; THENCE S00°10’16”W 164.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A 20.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 31.43 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°01’42”, (LONG CHORD BEARS: S45°11’07”W 28.29 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel No. 08-0073-0497 A Substitution of Trustee and Notice of Default were recorded on July 20, 2026 as Entry 291808, Book 601, Page 1, and on July 21, 2026 as Entry 291817, Book 601, Page 39, 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 the undersigned. The hours of his office operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 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. V. Lowry Snow | Substitute Trustee Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 22 & 29 and NOVEMBER 5, 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 Nov. 18, 2026 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. GARFIELD COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3640 (a55122): Shawn Kinross, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile E of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION. WAYNE COUNTY CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 93-3708 (a55111): State of Utah School & Institutional Trust Lands Administration propose(s) using 2.8 ac-ft. from groundwater (21 miles NE of Hanksville) for STOCKWATERING. 95-5579 (a55132): Glenn Champagne, Linda Herrera-Champagne propose(s) using 0.015 cfs OR 1.254 ac-ft. from the Underground Water Well (existing) (Grover, UT) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. | State Engineer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 22 & 29, 2026
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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 November 19, 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 OCTOBER 29 and NOVEMBER 5 & 12, 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TORREY TOWN Notice is hereby given that Torrey [1] will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2026, at 75 East 100 South, Torrey, Utah at 6:15PM. Torrey is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD). Torrey is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Torrey meets the applicable program requirements. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications. This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations in the region. The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines, fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters. In the event that Torrey chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Mayor Michael Wright at 435-425-3600. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Karen Mayne at Torrey Town Hall, 75 East 100 North, Torrey Utah 84775 at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/ or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162. Published on State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on October 26, 2026. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 29 and NOVEMBER 5, 2026
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Wayne County Fire District Chief The Wayne County Fire District (SSD#3) seeks a dynamic, self driven and dedicated individual for a position that offers unique professional challenges and opportunity for professional advancement. Ability to communicate, collaborate and build teams are key to success in this position. The Wayne County Fire District Chief (DC) will function under the supervision of the WCFD Board. This position is funded by a sales tax grant and is authorized for 4 years by that funding source. No assurance is given beyond that period and is dependent on continued funding. The pay scale ranking of the successful candidate for this position will be determined by qualifications set by the Board. The person selected will be required to reside in Wayne County to serve in the position. Lead WCFD operations and administration activities as follows: • Establish effective Incident Command on all incidents. • Act as training, recruitment and retention officer. • Develop and coordinate a recruitment and retention program. • Establish and maintain records systems to track training and certification of FFs. • Assess needs for PPE and other fire equipment. • Establish regular monthly training programs for each station and assist BC’s in providing that training. • Coordinate District wide training programs using UFRA, FFSL, USFM, local and other training providers. • Ensure that as part of station training activity, that all equipment is inspected, tested, maintained and used properly. • Tracking the time and expenses spent by each FF participating in any department program, based on data received from BCs. • In cooperation with the Treasurer and the Chief, provide data and reports required by grantors for grant funds. • Establish professional development plans for personnel and facilitate enrollment in classes and completion of task books, certification records etc. • Submit documentation for the award of training and response stipends. • Act as liaison with the Utah FF Certification Office. • Respond to fires, other emergencies and requests for service. • Organize and document off-district response to wildfire or other incidents. • Provide reports regularly to the Board about department activities, needs, budgets etc. • Provide departmental planning, operations, recordkeeping, public education, SOGs, fire prevention, grant writing and administration and other official duties. The Chief reports to the Fire District Board Chair and the Fire District Board. The Board will assign other duties as needed. Preferred initial qualifications include: Structural Firefighter I& II; Wildland FF I& II; Haz Mat awareness & Operations; Fire Instructor I. If the candidate does not currently possess those, they may be required within 1 year of hire. A salary and benefit package is available based on qualifications, experience and skills at the discretion of the Fire District Board. Wayne County Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We reserve the right to reject any or all applications. Call 435 836 1300 for an application packet.
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We are looking for friendly, hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests. P O S I T I O N S AVA I L A B L E: 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
TROPIC AA MEETING Wednesday at 6 PM. Tropic Heritage Center. All meetings are closed discussion.
Escalante AA Meeting
Tues. & Fri. at 6pm 190 W. Main St., Escalante The only requirement is the desire to stop drinking.
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ISO Position Announcements POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring for the following positions. For the application process and description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org • Para-Professional at Panguitch Elementary School • Para-Professional at Bryce Valley Elementary School • Substitute/Activity Bus Drivers • Substitutes for Teachers, Custodians, and Food Service Workers SALARY: Please see 2026-2027 Garfield County School Districts Classified, District Office, and Certified Salary Schedules on the district website. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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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
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
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
NOW HIRING Multiple Positions in Torrey, Utah AREV Hospitality is seeking dependable, friendly & hardworking team members for immediate openings. Part-time and full-time options available. Available Positions • Hotel Front Desk: Guest check-ins, answering phones, computer skills necessary • Maintenance Worker: Minor repairs, painting, groundskeeping, seasonal tasks. • Convenience Store Clerk: Cashiering, stocking, cleaning, customer service. • Food Service Worker: One year experience preferred. Preparing simple food items, serving customers, cleaning. • Housekeeping Team Member: Room cleaning, linens, laundry, restocking. • Convenience Store Assistant: Receiving shipments, organizing storage, rotating stock. General Requirements • Reliable and organized • Able to work independently • Good communication skills • Willing to assist where needed • Customer-service mindset Details Location: Torrey, Utah Start Date: Immediate Pay: DOE Schedule: Flexible shifts available How to Apply Stop by in person or send your résumé to: thenoorhotel@gmail.com or arevhospitality@gmail.com.
Part-Time Custodian
Great Afternoon Opportunity! Wayne Community Health Center (WCHC) is looking for a reliable, responsible, hardworking person who can stay on task and work independently, even when unsupervised, to join our team as a PartTime Custodian! A Flexible Afternoon Opportunity! This position is approximately 15 hours per week—about 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a start time of 4:00 PM or later. This position is open to anyone looking for a part-time afternoon job! The schedule can be especially convenient for a high school or college student, but you don't have to be a student to apply. If you're looking for a few hours of work in the afternoon or evening and enjoy taking pride in keeping things clean and organized, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Do You'll help keep our healthcare facilities clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming for our patients, staff, and visitors. • Clean and sanitize exam rooms, offices, waiting areas, restrooms, hallways, and common areas • Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors • Disinfect high-touch surfaces and other areas according to healthcare cleaning standards • Empty trash and replace liners • Restock paper towels, toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, and other supplies • Help with occasional deep-cleaning projects • Respond to spills or other cleaning needs • Report maintenance or safety concerns • Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and WCHC safety procedures What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: • Able to stay on task and work independently, even when unsupervised • Reliable, dependable, and punctual • Trustworthy and responsible • Willing to learn • Comfortable staying active and on their feet • Detail-oriented and takes pride in doing a job well • Respectful and professional around patients and staff The Details Position: Part-Time Custodian Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week Schedule: Approximately 3 hours per day, Monday–Friday Start Time: 4:00 PM or later Reports To: Facilities Manager Location: Wayne Community Health Center, Bicknell Interested? Whether you're a student, parent, retiree, or simply looking for a part-time afternoon job, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume to: AmberLee Ellett, HR Manager aellett@waynechc.org
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Firewood - Escalante
2 cords of hardwood. 20 large rounds need splitting. $500 for both. 928.551.2996
13x20 Wayfair Storage Building
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