Years in the making, a lands package with a number of sections relevant to the Uintah Basin is on its way to President Trump’s desk. S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, was passed by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, moving forward a piece of legislation that expands access to public lands which Representative Rob Bishop says is considered a major win, especially for sportsmen, hunters, and fishermen across America.
How many, many feet will you meet? Plan to meet lots of different feet at the various Dr. Seuss celebrations. On Friday, March 1, the Uintah County Library and the Literacy Commission will be celebrating with a Dr. Seuss Day party based on his book The Foot Book. There will be storytimes for the little ones at 10am and 11am.
For those in the Uintah Basin that have interests of an equine nature there is an organization looking for members. The Rising Star Riders Saddle Club is a family oriented horse/rider club that is having their first meeting of the year. Though a membership club, their first meeting is open to the public to come see what they are about.
A conference is being held this week in Vernal that aims to help some of the community’s most vulnerable members. The theme for the 2019 Annual Domestic Violence Conference is ‘Connecting the Dots Through Community Partnerships’ and like the conference does every year, those in attendance will be trained to better serve victims of domestic violence.
Uintah County’s joint City-County meeting held on Monday welcomed members of the community as the future of the Basin Transit Authority in Uintah County was discussed. Officials representing Uintah County, Naples, Ballard, and Vernal City meet monthly, working together to address a wide variety of needs within Uintah County. The BTA services and funding was the only item for Monday’s meeting which allowed many community members the opportunity to offer input.
The proposed elected official salary adjustment was on Monday’s agenda for the Uintah County Commission but did not move forward. The Clerk/Auditor’s Office confirmed that the resolution was tabled indefinitely. The resolution caught many elected officials by surprise when the Uintah County Commission brought it forward during their February 4th meeting.
Slipping into the tiny shop front next to the theatre, I felt as if I’d stumbled upon a secret meeting. The hive was abuzz with a thrill I didn’t yet share, but I wanted to. With each swing of the door, greetings rang out and everyone shuffled a bit in the standing-room-only space.
After close calls and even a death in the Uinta Mountains, Utah Avalanche Center is trying to help keep our outdoor adventurers as safe as possible. If you know anyone who skis, snowboards, snowmobiles, or snowshoes in the backcountry be sure they are being avalanche safe. Part of that is having the rescue gear, a beacon, shovel, probe partner, and the knowledge to use them.
Anyone who has visited Walmart lately knows the remodel has made shopping a bit like hide and seek. If you have a baby, however, consider playing the game. On Saturday, February 23, Walmarts across the country, including the one in Vernal, are having a Baby Savings Day.
The 2019 Uintah Basin Science Fair took place on Friday, February 15th, and the future of science never looked so bright. Students from Uintah School District, Terra Academy and The White House Academy grades 6th to 8th submitted a project in either biological science, social science, physical science or engineering. Each grade and each category had placements as well as special awards given by community businesses.