Finances in Uintah School District has been a target of public opinion this year and Business Administrator Derek Anderson provided a response to recent claims in a letter distributed to Uintah School District employees this month that has since been publically shared. In response to the claim that the District plans to spend $20 million dollars on a new district office, Anderson states that $20 million dollars is actually the top of the estimate for three buildings, not one.
Month: October 2018
Infrastructure Coalition to Request CIB Funding for Uintah Basin Rail Study
The next step in making rail a reality in the Uintah Basin is underway. The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition met in Vernal on Thursday afternoon for their board meeting and unanimously approved applying for funding through the Community Impact Board for the environmental studies needed.
UHP: Now Is The Time To Get Your Vehicles Winter Ready
We may be in for a long winter and this week’s weather has warranted taking the steps to get vehicles winter ready. Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Kellie Oaks has several suggestions. “We’d encourage everyone to get snow tires,” shares Sgt. Oaks. Yes you heard that right. Snow is already a concern as the mountains throughout the region have been hit with several inches of it in the last week
ThunderShirts Helping Dollar Ridge Chihuahuas; Donations Appreciated
The Furever Buddy’s Dog Rescue and others in the community have made great efforts to help the 101 chihuahuas rescued from a home evacuated during the Dollar Ridge Fire in July. The Rescue provided an update this week on several of the dogs that are still struggling and how the community can help.
DinaSOAR Customer Service Award Recipient: Stefanie Henneberg
The Hospitality Committee in Uintah County is recognizing the faces of customer service in local businesses. The newest DinoSOAR customer service award recipient is Stefanie Henneberg, a server at the Quarry Steakhouse & Brew Pub. Stefanie is originally from Germany and is a licensed horse trainer and riding instructor. In addition to working with horses and riders locally, Stefanie began working at the Quarry in early 2018.
“Let’s Talk”: Uintah Basin Cancer Support Group Meets Tonight
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the “Let’s Talk”: Uintah Basin Cancer Support Group is meeting tonight with special guests qualified to talk on the subject. Dr. Sean Paulsen and Charlie Denver will cover material on Breast Cancer awareness and the importance of mammograms.m
Rotenone Treatment Underway at Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake is now closed to the public as a scheduled rotenone treatment is underway. Located about 25 miles southeast of Roosevelt, Pelican Lake has been known as the place to go to catch big bluegill in Utah as well as largemouth bass. An influx of common carp in 2008 and 2009, however, has changed the quality and the bluegill fishery has sharply declined.
Comment Period Open on Greater Sage-Grouse Land Management Amendments
The Forest Service announced this month that the comment period is now open on amendments to greater sage-grouse land management plans. According to the announcement, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement includes the proposed amendments that would affect Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and Utah and the changes are aimed at improving “clarity, efficiency, and implementation of the current greater sage-grouse plans, including promoting landscape-scale alignment with state efforts.”
Roosevelt Man Dies in Service Rig Accident
A Roosevelt man died on Tuesday in a service rig accident in Duchesne County. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel were called at about 8:00am to a service rig near 750 North 3000 West. “When deputies arrived, they learned crews from an oilfield service company were working to move a heavy, metal floor from one rig to another,” shares the release.
Dinosaur National Monument Campgrounds Update
Freezing temperatures have moved in and the maintenance staff at Dinosaur National Monument will be closing down campground water systems throughout the week. The Green River Campground closes for the season at noon on Thursday, October 11th.