Duchesne County Commissioners are hoping residents will take advantage of Free Dump Week and are urging property owners to actively remove solid waste or junk that has accumulated on their property.
Month: April 2019
Dino “Soar” Recipient: Alivia Jeanne Lewis
The Hospitality Committee in Uintah County is recognizing the faces of customer service in local businesses. The Dino “Soar” customer service award recipient for this month enjoys serving the public while working at Shivers ‘N’ Jitters. Alivia Jeanne Lewis says she has learned that the beauty of Shivers ‘N’ Jitters is the ability to accentuate uniqueness, “to create happiness in a cup, spark up a conversation to lift one up, and to dance through the shop.”
Representatives Provide Legislative Report During Vernal Chamber Luncheon
State representatives provided a report of the 2019 Utah legislative session during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. Among the bills discussed, Representative Scott Chew shared that having the homeless shelter funding bill lower the bed count was a particular success for rural Utah. A bill passed last year required counties to pay into a fund that benefitted only shelters that had at least 50 beds.
Agreement Reached for Chevron to Acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Chevron Corporation announced this month that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in a transaction valued at $33 billion dollars. A press release shared by Anadarko states that the acquisition of Anadarko will significantly enhance Chevron’s portfolio. “This transaction builds strength on strength for Chevron,” shares Chevron’s Chairman and CEO Michael Wirth.
David Archuleta in Vernal Today for Sold Out Show
Christmas brought the amazing talents of David Archuleta to Vernal and the show truly made the holidays brighter for many Uintah Basin families. Now David Archuleta is back in Vernal for a second sold out show as his second to last stop of his Spring Concert 2019 tour.
Special Events Scheduled to Explore Dinosaur National Monument’s Dark Skies
Dinosaur National Monument has received a special designation as an International Dark Sky Park and the park is inviting all to come enjoy the experience for themselves. So far, the Monument has scheduled 35 opportunities for the remainder of this year for visitors to attend special presentations exploring Dinosaur’s dark skies. “Our ranger staff is developing a terrific program line-up,” says Monument Superintendent Paul Scolari.
Furever Buddy’s Dog Rescue Looking for Volunteers for Dog Sleepover Program
Have you ever had a dog sleepover? Have you ever heard of a dog sleepover? Well it is a special program that Furever Buddy’s Dog Rescue in Roosevelt has implemented and its the perfect situation for those that love animals but do not have a lot of time to commit to full time care. Individual and families can take a dog home for any length of time that works for them, even if it happens to be one night.
Altamont Robotics Team Competing in World Competition Next Week
The robotics team from Altamont High School will be competing in the National Robotics World Competition over April 28-30. The Nutty Robots team, composed of jr. high students Sydney Nielson, Sam Wilcox, and Walker Jessen, will be traveling to Louisville, Kentucky, with their coach Curtis Nielson.
New Roosevelt K9 Officer Has History of Serving in the Basin
The most recent officer to join the Roosevelt Police Department is not new to the force. Lila, the K9 narcotics dog, got her start with Myton Police Department. Once Myton PD was disbanded she served with Naples PD, explains Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrison.
Vandalism of Moon Lake Electric Equipment in Roosevelt City
It is an unfortunate but common occurrence for Moon Lake Electric to deal with vandalism of their equipment. Every year individuals decide that target practice should include Moon Lake Power Lines, Poles, transformers, or insulators.