Month: February 2020

Congressman Rob Bishop, representative for Utah’s 1st District of which includes much of the Uintah Basin, made a statement following the 2020 State of the Union Address. “We are in the midst of an incredible time in America's history,” shares Bishop. “By almost any metric, Americans today are faring better than they were before 2016. We are safer and we are stronger, and I commend President Trump and his administration for creating an environment in which Americans can succeed. In Utah, nearly 150,000 jobs have been created since 2016, business is booming, and wages are increasing.

By February, winter in Utah can feel never-ending but the Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending 3 Utah waters to enjoy with amazing scenery and great fishing and two of them are located in northeastern Utah. First on the list is Flaming Gorge Reservoir. "Flaming Gorge has a lot of awesome fishing opportunities in the winter," shares DWR Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger. "The open water areas are great for those who like to fish from shore and boat, and ice anglers can fish the frozen areas.

Are you looking to do something a little fun and a little crazy for Valentine’s Day? How about a blind date? 43 percent of Americans have said that they have been on a blind date. Even though blind dates can certainly be an awkward experience, the Uintah County Library is hoping that the whole Basin will get in the spirit and have a Blind Date with a Book during the month of February. This unique experience has individuals select a wrapped book. Inside the wrapped book is a piece of paper that you will fill out once you read the book. Once you bring back the book and the paper to the front desk you are entered into the Blind Date with a Book raffle.

Whether you are searching for what career you want to start or life has taken some twist and you need to find a new career, the Basin has a great opportunity to explore your options. Uintah Basin Technical College and Utah State University Uintah Basin are teaming up to give individuals the full scoop of moving forward in careers. Come celebrate and discover the post-secondary educational opportunities that are available locally that can lead to a rewarding career.

The 2019 Santa’s Community Effort was a huge success. The Vernal Rotary Club recently thanked all who took tags from the trees and purchased gifts for local kids in need last Christmas making it possible to help 671 local children. The brains behind the operation are already looking ahead to make 2020 another great year and there’s an opportunity to help this month. Every year, the Vernal Rotary Club hosts a Casino Night fundraising event that helps fund Santa’s Community Effort for that year.

There is still time to win great prizes in the Steinaker Ice Fishing Tournament before it wraps up later this week, even if you don’t catch a tagged fish. “All registered participants who attend the give away on the 7th will be put in for a chance to win a prize!” shares Utah State Parks. “Tagged fish can be turned in at the DWR office on Vernal Avenue until 4:00 pm on February 7th! The prize giveaway will occur at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum on February 7th at 6 pm.

Having children can certainly be a life changing event! To help those that are pregnant, Ashley Regional Medical Center through their Women’s Center will be starting up a free five week class. This special service for expectant parents will help them get ready for the physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes that will come with having a baby. The classes are created to provide vital information and calming reassurances which can be especially helpful during pregnancy.