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Thursday, November 13, 2025
Wayne County Commission
Boulder to Celebrate James A. Garfield's Birthday as Part of America250 Utah | Boulder Town, Nov. 19
BOULDER - November 19—which the Garfield County Commission has designated as "James A. Garfield Day"—is the birthday of our 20th president, the man for whom this county was named. Boulder Town will be hosting a party in his honor, complete with ice cream and cake, balloons, streamers, and fun facts presented by our local school kids. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Boulder Town Community Center. This event follows our November 12 screening and discussion of the PBS American Experience documentary, "MurBirthday Party Cont'd on B3
by Kathryn Chamberlain
Nov. 3, 2025
Courtesy Jolyn Smith
was started nine years ago by Minnie Hughes and Becky Dalton to raise money for the Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation. The trees are donated and
WAYNE CO. - The Wayne County Commission began its November 3 meeting with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before taking up the first item on the agenda—a request from John Clayton, ambassador for the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) and board member of the Utah Back Country Pilots Association. Clayton asked the county to sponsor two existing airstrips, Halfway Bench and Little Antelope Valley, so they can be formally recognized under BLM jurisdiction.“These are existing strips that have been used for decades,” Clayton explained. “We’re not asking for money—just your signature.” He noted that the RAF will handle maintenance, often with volunteers or local pilots. Commissioners supported
Festival of Trees
Wayne Commission
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Festival of Trees Honors Loved Ones and the Season While Raising Funds for Garfield Memorial Hospital
The event will take place in the Garfield County Fair Building Nov. 13 - 15, culminating with a live auction of the trees
by Jaynie Connor The annual Festival of Trees in Panguitch, a fundraiser for the Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation, will be taking place on November 13th and 14th, and will end with a live auction on November 15th. The trees will be on display in the Garfield County Fair Building at 740 North Main, Panguitch, UT 84759.
PANGUITCH - The annual Festival of Trees in Panguitch, a fundraiser for the Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation, will be happening on November 13th, 14th, and ends with a live auction on November 15th. The trees will
DWR Reminds People When to Report a Wildlife Sighting
Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Utah’s growing population and related urban expansion have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state in recent years. However, not every encounter or animal sighting needs to be reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. SALT LAKE CITY Utah’s growing population and related urban expansion have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state in recent years. However, not every encounter or animal sighting needs to be reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Wildlife encounters during the summer often occur when people are hiking or camping in the mountains or canyons, which are natural wildlife
Issue #1641
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habitat areas. However, these encounters are also common in cities and other urban areas during the winter months. As snow falls in the mountains, turkeys, deer, moose and other wildlife species move to lower elevations looking for food. Cougars, which prey mostly on deer, often follow the deer into the valleys. While it may seem like cougars and other wildlife Wildlife Sightings Cont'd on A2
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be on display in the Garfield County Fair Building at 740 North Main in Panguitch. Spectators can come view the trees from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and can “Walk Among the Lights” and Santa’s Store from 6:00 p.m. to
Utah DOR Announces '25 Statewide Grant Workshop Tour SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) announced its 2025 Grant Workshop Tour, which will kick off on Monday, Nov. 17, with thirteen stops across the state. As the central hub for the state’s outdoor recreation grants, the DOR is committed to helping local governments, nonprofits and recreation advocates successfully access state and federal funding to enhance outdoor spaces and infrastructure. The workshops will provide a broad overview of all available funding sources and offer Grant Workshops Cont'd on B3
8:00 p.m. On Saturday, the trees can viewed from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., followed by a Christmas Program from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. On Saturday, the live auction of the trees will be at 12:00 p.m. The Festival of Trees
Color Country Animal Welfare Announces New Leadership and Refocused Mission
Courtesy Color Country Animal Welfare
Color Country Animal Welfare’s new sign was donated by Companion Systems from North Salt Lake and installed by dedicated volunteers. TORREY - Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW), Wayne County’s local animal shelter, is entering an exciting new chapter with changes to its leadership and a renewed focus on its core mission: providing shelter to animals in need and advocating for the welfare of all animals. Morgan Flynn has
been appointed Shelter Director. A veterinary technician with over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Flynn is a familiar face to many in the community. She has volunteered and worked at CCAW, helping to organize and run lowcost clinics offering exams, spay/neuter procedures, and vaccinations. Her deep
commitment to animal care and community service makes her a strong and inspiring addition to CCAW’s leadership. Flynn succeeds Lorelei O’Day, who has managed CCAW for the past two years. O’Day is stepCCAW Cont'd on A6
UPCOMING EVENTS... Festival of Trees
Nov. 13, 14 & 15
Garfield Co. Fair Building
Thanksgiving Day
November 27
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