Bishop Hosts Utah Delegation Meeting
And White House Meeting with Utah State Legislators & County Commissioners
WASHINGTON – As dean of Utah’s House delegation, Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) hosted the State’s full federal delegation as well as Governor Gary Herbert for a meeting to discuss a range of issues important to the Utah. Topics included the Inland Port, Medicaid expansion, and ways the federal delegation may best work with the state.
Following the delegation meeting, Rep. Bishop addressed a group of over 100 Utah State Legislators, County Commissioners, and guests at a White House meeting hosted by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Bishop, who chairs the Speaker’s Task Force on Intergovernmental Affairs, spoke to the group about a number of priorities in the House as well as priorities of the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bishop emphasized legislative focuses on appropriations, NDAA, infrastructure, water, the Farm Bill, immigration, land, and energy bills that will give people greater access to recreational opportunities and economic development.
Other speakers included Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Senators Orrin Hatch & Mike Lee, and Deputy Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella.
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What: The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has been working closely with Salt Lake City to renovate the pond at Fairmont Park and create a new community fishery. All the construction work is finally done, and hundreds of fish will be stocked into the pond next Wednesday, before the grand-opening ceremony. DWR personnel will have rods and reels on hand so that children who attend the ceremony can try to catch some of the freshly stocked fish. The revamped fishing pond will provide a great place for local residents to get outdoors and enjoy a fun activity with friends and family.
When: Wednesday, June 27. The fish will likely be stocked early in the day (call contact for exact time), and the grand-opening ceremony will begin at 4 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Park (1049 E. Sugarmont Dr. in Salt Lake City)
What: Guzzlers are large devices that catch and store water from snow and rain. They provide drinking water for wildlife and are especially important in hot, dry years. Next Tuesday, DWR personnel will install three guzzlers in the roadless area of the Book Cliffs. Bison, mule deer, elk, black bears and many other species will use the guzzlers to obtain drinking water during the dry summer months.
When: Helicopters will fly the guzzlers into the installation sites, and DWR employees will install them on June 26 (call one of the contacts to arrange a visit and interview).
Sharpshooting women hit their targets at the Josie Shoot
What: The Josie Shoot is a shooting competition named after legendary Utah rancher and outdoorswoman, Josie Bassett. Women of all ages — many from the same families — will compete with their rifles to see who can outshoot the others. This year is the 30th annual Josie Shoot, and it has become a fun tradition for many women in Utah’s Uintah Basin.
When: Saturday, June 30 at 8 a.m.
Where: The Vernal Rod and Gun Club (3495 N. 2500 W. in Vernal)
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Celebrating the Power of Inclusion
The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will showcase the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promote the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrate the transformative power of Special Olympics.
From July 1 - 6, over 4,000 athletes from across the United States and the District of Columbia will compete in 14 Olympic-type team and individual sports in Seattle, WA.
Special Olympics Utah is proud to introduce you to TEAM UTAH - a talented roster of athletes, unified partners, youth leaders, coaches and staff. Team Utah will compete in Athletics (Track & Field), Bocce, Golf, Swimming, and Soccer.
Team Utah athletes are:
Athletics:
Garrett Nicholas
Christopher Meyer
Krista Edwards
Liza Marshall
Jared Burton - Coach
Swimming:
Alina Dumling
Ryan Dilg
Blake Baadsgaard
Nicole Nigbur
Bev Williamson - Coach
Bocce:
Garn Kunder
Jason Stocks
Mikaela Winterton
Rosalinda Burton
Lara Stayer - Coach
Golf:
Tony Marino
Brock Aoki
Helen Thomas - Coach
Team Utah athletes continued:
Unified Soccer:
Adairah Morley
Aubrey Cooper
Boston Iocobazzi
Jaden Hartman
Jocelyne Lopez - Peralta
John Ruff
Moises Gonzalez - Orduha
Sierra Webster
Tanner Cluff
Whitney Lott– Head Coach
Shannon Hurst – Asst. Coach
Scott Carrell – Asst. Coach
Youth Leadership:
Natalie Green
Katie Hut
Judy Hut - Coach
Video Gaming Team (VGT):
Tyler Sauer
Tanner Wood
Taylor Bishop
Wheeler Heck
Eric Ottoson
Greg Kogan
Michael Evans
Mallory Bigelow - Chaperone
D'Arcy Dixon Pignanelli - Coach
Head of Delegation and SOUT Staff:
D'Arcy Dixon Pignanelli - President & CEO
Nathan Badell - Dir. of Sports Programs & Team Utah Head of Delegation
Bob Mooney - Support Staff
Rochelle Deeter - Support Staff
Find out more about the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games!
#RiseWithUs
#SpecialOlympicsUtah
#TeamUtah2018
A CELEBRATION OF
SPORT AND COMPETITION
On June 8 & 9, 2018, Special Olympics Utah athletes, unified partners, coaches, families, fans and sponsors came together for a celebration of sports, competition, unified play, and inclusion. Together with the generosity of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we were able to stage any amazing two days of competition.
More than 1,100 athletes competed in Track & Field, Softball, and Swim Competitions at the 2018 Special Olympics Utah Summer Games, culminating the summer sports season in an incredible display of sportsmanship, skill, and ability.
We're proud of our athletes and their dedication to training and competing! Here's a look at the 2018 Summer Games Guide and all they experienced during the Games!
Be sure to check out our roster of athletes who competed this year during the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics!
Find out more about upcoming events, how to become an athlete or coach, new volunteer opportunities, or ways you can donate to keep our sports community thriving at:
801.363.1111 | INFORMATION@SOUT.ORG | www.sout.org
