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Thursday, May 22, 2025
CCAW Hosts Mobile Vet Clinic with ECAC, May 31 TORREY - While it’s obvious to anyone passing through that Wayne County is located in the heart of the desert, it may not be as apparent that it is also a veterinary care desert region where accessible, affordable, and available veterinary care is limited. Thankfully, longtime hometown veterinarian Dr. Jake VanDyke has been serving the county for years. And now, residents have even more support with the arrival of another compassionate provider: Escalante Community Animal Clinic (ECAC). Founded in 2024 in Escalante by veterinary technician Morgan Flynn and DVM Suzanne Pape, ECAC immediately got to work providing wellness checks, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, Vet Clinic Cont'd on A6
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Torrey Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 8th Season with 'A Musical World Tour,' June 5 - 11
Courtesy Torrey Chamber Music Festival
Musicians (from left to right) Eric Klein, accordion and percussionist; Leah Kovach, violist; and Torrey Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director Rachelle Hunt, violinist. The Torrey Chamber Music Festival (TCMF) is thrilled to bring back a stellar roster of artists for the event's 8th season from June 5 - 11. This year's TCMF theme is "A Musical World Tour" and will feature traditional classical masterworks, alongside exciting pieces of world music. TORREY - The Torrey Chamber Music Festival (TCMF) is thrilled to bring back a stellar roster of artists for the event's 8th season from June 5 - 11. This year's TCMF theme
is "A Musical World Tour" and will feature traditional classical masterworks like Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, alongside exciting pieces of world music that include traditional instru-
Celebrate 100 Years Wayne Co. of Utah Film and Television Celebrates at the Boulder Community Certification Gallery, May 7 - June 18 of New
ments such as Indian Tanpura, accordion, and African drums. The festival organizers strive to make classical chamber music accessible to all through dynamic and unique pro-
gramming and intimate concerts. Whether you prefer a tango, an Eastern European folk dance, or a Mo-
Bryce Canyon to Begin Construction on Final Section of Shared-Use Path
BRYCE - Construction on a popular Bryce Canyon National Park hiking and biking path that connects some of the park's most spectacular views is slated to begin in late May and last five months. In partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, the park is planning to begin construction on the final 2.3-mile segment of a 22mile shared-use path that stretches from Bryce Canyon City through the park and ends at Red Canyon on the Dixie National Forest. The work mainly parallels the Bryce Point Road with some construction equipment using the roadway. Visitors may encounter flagging operations and temporary delays on the Bryce Point Spur Road during con-
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Soda Pipeline in Loa Celebrates Second Anniversary by Amiee Maxwell
EMTs and AEMTs
Courtesy Boulder Arts Council
Boulder Arts Council presents Utah. America’s Film Set.®, a Utah Arts & Museums Traveling Exhibition Program, from May 7th through June 18th at Boulder Community Gallery at the Boulder Community Center. Hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or by appointment. BOULDER - Boulder Arts Council presents Utah. America’s Film Set.®, a Utah Arts & Museums Traveling Exhibition Program, from May 7th through June 18th at Boulder Community Gallery at the Boulder Com-
munity Center. Hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or by appointment. Many cities and counties around the state share a part of our 100 Years of Utah Film Cont'd on B2
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WAYNE CO. - Wayne County is proud to announce the certification of newly trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs), who have successfully completed a rigorous training program. Their hard work and dedication will now enhance the county's emergency response capabilities, ensuring faster, more effective care for residents across rural communities. To honor their achievement, the newly certified EMTs and AEMTs will be EMTs/AEMTs Cont'd on A2
Amiee Maxwell
Mark and Annette Elmer, owners of the Soda Pipeline in Loa, pose for a photo in front of the business. Soda Pipeline celebrated its second anniversary on May 13, 2025. LOA - The Soda Pipeline in Loa celebrated its second anniversary on May 13, 2025. They offered free chocolate chip cookies and double punch-
es for loyalty card holders that day. Mark Elmer, who owns the soda shop with his wife, Annette, wanted to “thank the community for supporting us.” The
soda shop has evolved since it opened two years ago, and they now serve Soda Pipeline Cont'd on A2
UPCOMING EVENTS... 2025 Memorial Day
May 26
2025 Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival
June 11 - 14
FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. MAY 22 - WED. MAY 28
Mostly sunny, with highs in the 70s; lows in the 40s. Winds variable from 11 to 16 mph. Little to no chance of precipitation for the week.
**Weather is subject to Change
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