The Roosevelt City Public Information Officer and Deputy Recorder is the latest to resign from working for Roosevelt City. LeeNichole Marett announced her resignation on November 21st, effective mid-December. “During Marett’s time as Public Information Officer, the City improved its public communications to an unprecedented degree,” shared Roosevelt City in an announcement on Monday. “The State of Utah recognized Roosevelt City for being a community engagement leader among rural municipalities and reviewed their communications practices as a case study to establish best practices in the state.
Month: November 2019
Uintah County Library Children’s Area Continues Transformation
A favorite feature in the children’s section of the Uintah County Library has been retired as a safety measure. Changes started on the children’s section last summer with the addition of a glass wall on the east side to contain the noise that often accompanies the children’s area. This fall, the children’s librarian desk was moved from the center of the children’s area to the main entrance/exit and shelves began to be rearranged. The most recent change may get more of a reaction from the public as the iconic oversized letters secured to the wall have been removed and the wall has been repaired to a plain clean slate.
Oil Illegally Dumped on Site Near Currant Creek Water Source
The Division of Wildlife Resources reports that 150 gallons of used oil has been illegally dumped on the Wildcat Wildlife Management Area, within 100 yards of an active water source that drains into the Currant Creek watershed. “The Wildcat Wildlife Management Area is still recovering from the 2018 Dollar Ridge Fire,” shares the DWR. “The illegal placement of the oil on the Wildlife Management Area posed an additional threat to wildlife habitat and the species that depend upon it. DWR officers are currently investigating and pursuing leads in the case.” Anyone with information on this incident are asked to call the UTIP hotline at 1-800-662-3337.
Extra Wide Load to Slow Traffic in Rio Blanco County and Into Utah
An extra oversized load is slowing traffic along its route and will be traveling through Rio Blanco County on Monday and Tuesday. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the object being transported is a nuclear steam generator and its transported size is estimated to be 23 feet wide and 400 feet long. “The planned route will bring it south on Highway 13 from Baggs, Wyoming through Meeker, turning west on Highway 64 and traveling through Rangely and into Dinosaur before going back out onto U.S. 40 into Utah.
Vernal Intersection Traffic Pole and Lights Repaired Following Accident
A traffic control pole and lights in a Vernal intersection needed repair following a traffic accident on Sunday. According to the Vernal Police Department, the traffic accident took place at the intersection of 1355 East Highway 40.
BOIL ORDER Issued by DEQ for South Duchesne Culinary Water
Following tests detecting coliform bacteria, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Boil Order for homes receiving water from South Duchesne Culinary Water. Residents here have been under a Boil Advisory since November 8th after an illness was reported. Friday’s Boil Order requires SDCW to notify all customers to boil their water before using it for drinking, preparing food or brushing teeth.
Ashley Regional Medical Center Recognizes Employees at Annual Banquet
Ashley Regional Medical Center took time to recognize their employees at their annual banquet that took place on November 14th at the Uintah Conference Center. “Each year, leadership, department managers and the honored staff and their spouses come together and celebrate the achievement of 5, 10, 15, (and more) years of service at the hospital,” shares the press release about the event. “This year’s event commenced with a welcome and appreciation message from Ben Cluff, CEO.
Colorado Western Slope Schools Shut Down to Reduce Spread of Illnesses
Colorado schools on the Western Slope are out early through the Thanksgiving holiday in an attempt to reduce the spread of what was eventually identified as Norovirus. The closure applies to the 46 schools in Mesa County Valley School District 51. According to a press release from District 51, the decision was made to close all schools after a recent rise in illnesses spreading through the schools. “We are taking this highly unusual action because this virus is extremely contagious and spreading quickly across our schools,” shares District 51 Nursing Coordinator Tanya Marvin.
Roosevelt City Begins Process of Replacing Administrative Team
The Roosevelt City Council took steps on Tuesday to begin the process of replacing their administrative team. In October, City Manager Ryan Snow and Assistant City Manager/Finance Director John Zilles announced their resignations. On Tuesday, the council appointed Ryan Clayburn as the interim Assistant City Manager and Randy Robb as interim Finance Director. Clayburn has been with Roosevelt City over several years and is currently the Water Source Director.
Fallen Officer Detective Kevin Orr Remembered 13 Years Later
13 years ago on November 21st, Uintah County Detective Cpl. Kevin Orr was in a helicopter accident while assisting with a search for a missing woman. The next day, November 22nd, 2006, Orr passed away as a result of his injuries, leaving behind a wife and young family. As they have done countless times before, Orr’s now grown daughter Jessica Anderson and her husband Donovan visited the cemetery on Thursday evening, planning on a quiet visit to remember her dad.