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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Utah DOR Launches 'Adopt the Outdoors' Program SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) has launched the “Adopt the Outdoors” program, a new initiative designed to strengthen public/private partnerships and support the ongoing maintenance of Utah’s iconic outdoor recreation infrastructure and experiences. Created by House Bill 360 (2024), the Adopt the Outdoors program connects private individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations with state and federal land management agencies to help care for Utah’s most cherished and most heavily used recreation assets. Due to public lands staffing shortages and the immense mileage of trails that Utah boasts, the program aims to help address the backlog of maintenance needs. “As Utah continues to grow and more people Adopt the Outdoors Cont'd on A5
Issue #1612
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‘Jump for Jump,’ Local Panguitch Youth Bull Rider Will Take on 2025 IMBA World Finals, Sept. 3-6 by Jaynie Connor
Garfield County Commission Apr. 14, 2025
event at the first rodeo in which he was eligible: the Intermountain Ice Breaker. The IMBA was found-
GARFIELD CO. First order of business at the April 14 Garfield County Commission meeting was to recognize three employees for their years of service: Marlin Francisco (thirty years), Hayden Barney (five years), and Kellen Mooney (five years). Commissioner Jerry Taylor was excused; Commissioners David Tebbs and Leland Pollock moved to proceed with the sheriff’s request to fund a full-time school resource officer (SRO), as mandated by a new state law. The SRO will then train “guardians” for each of the other schools in firearms use and safety. According to Pollock, the school district is declining to participate, so at present, full funding for this requirement will come from the general fund. Commissioners’ Board Reports: • Based on community input, Commissioner
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Courtesy Stacie Hall-Owens
Fourteen-year-old Panguitch local Zoson Van Tassell competed at the 14th annual Intermountain Ice Breaker Rodeo held from March 5-8, 2025. He placed second in the “Short-Go” event, and placed 6th overall, and has qualified for the 2025 International Miniature Bullriders Association World Finals being held September 3rd through the 6th at the Golden Spike Arena in Ogden, Utah. PANGUITCH - Fourteen-year-old Panguitch local Zoson Van Tassell has qualified for the 2025 International Miniature Bullriders Association (IMBA) World Finals being held
September 3rd through the 6th at the Golden Spike Arena in Ogden, Utah. He achieved this by placing at the 14th annual Intermountain Ice Breaker Rodeo held from March 5th
Boating in Utah in 2025? BLM Seeks Take the Mandatory Course, Initial Input Pay Fee and Follow Steps for Dec. '25 to Prevent Spread of Aquatic Sale of Oil Invasive Species
through the 8th. He placed second in the “Short-Go” event, and placed 6th overall. This is his second year qualifying for the IMBA Finals, but his first time directly qualifying for the
Wayne Company DUP Hosts Elegant Tea Party Celebration at WCCC
and Gas Leases in Utah
Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
The weather is warming up, and if you are starting to make plans to take the boat out to the lake, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind you of a few requirements before you hit the water. SALT LAKE CITY The weather is warming up, and if you are starting to make plans to take the boat out to the lake, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind you of a few requirements before you hit the water. No changes have been made to the state’s aquatic invasive species
boater requirements this year—all regulations remain the same as last year for anyone boating, paddleboarding or kayaking in Utah. Here are the main rules to be aware of: • Anyone who launches a boat or any other watercraft in Utah—whether Boating Cont'd on B2
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST
SALT LAKE CITY On April 15, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office opened a thirty-day public scoping period to receive public input on 46 oil and gas parcels totaling 68,263 acres that may be included in a December 2025 lease sale in Utah. The comment period ends May 16, 2025. Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, Oil & Gas Leases Cont'd on B2
Courtesy Lauralee Williams
DUP members (from L-R) Marcie Taylor, Diane Taylor, Lauralee Williams, VeeAnn Pace, Marsha Taylor pose for a photo at a community event held on April 7, 2025, at the Wayne County Community Center in Bicknell. BICKNELL - The Wayne Company (County) Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) held a charming and elegant tea party that brought together
members and guests for an afternoon of history, tradition, and community bonding. The event was held April 7, 2025, at the Wayne County Community Center
in Bicknell. Guests—dressed in their finest tea party hats, Tea Party Cont'd on B3
UPCOMING EVENTS... 2025 Memorial Day
May 26
2025 Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival
June 11 - 14
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