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Vernal Elks Lodge Hosting Charity Poker Tournament to Benefit Local Woman

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal Utah Elks Lodge is thoroughly engaged in finding ways to help the Uintah Basin community. This Friday they are holding a Charity Poker Night to benefit Maren Collier. Maren has been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer and the good people of the Vernal Elks Lodge are inviting the community to join them in a night of fun that will benefit Maren as she pursues treatment. “This is our first event,” shares tournament coordinator Josh Pike. “If we get a good turnout I am hoping we could continue doing it once a month for other people in need.”

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Uintah County Heritage Museum Featuring a Traveling Art Show

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Uintah County Heritage Museum had many great displays during 2019. It looks like the museum will be continue that trend going into 2020 as they feature the traveling art show entitled, Eres Poderosx: You Are Powerful. The display is from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums and features eight different artists from eight different homelands. Izzy Fernandez, David Peralta, Ella Mendoza, Jorge Arellano, Veronica Perez, Andrew Alba, Lola Reyes and Melissa Alvarez are all featured with their own art inspired by heritage and experiences from all parts of Latin America.

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Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife Having 2020 Banquet This Weekend

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife 2020 banquet is coming up this weekend. The SFW has a mission to “promote the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat, assist in providing quality wildlife management programs, educating the public about the role hunters play in wildlife conservation, and perpetuating the family tradition of hunting and fishing." SFW is made up of nearly 8,000 sportsmen and women, everyone from average hunters and influential celebrities to wildlife experts, firearm and ammunition manufacturers, taxidermists, guides and outfitters, working together to create a future for wildlife and for hunters.

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TONIGHT: Meet and Greet Local Author Tonya Murray at Uintah County Library

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin has unique challenges that create unique perspectives. Local author, Tonya Murray, has one such perspective that she is now sharing with the world in her new book, Functioning Hot Mess. Tonya served the Basin as the Director of the Uintah and Daggett Counties’ Children’s Justice Center. The book helps individuals embrace their inner chaos and be enough in a world that is trying to say that they are not. Her belief is that “you are enough – right now, in this moment.

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Locals Gathering Signatures in Opposition of Utah Tax Restructuring

Jan 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Sign at Davis Food and Drug (located at 575 West Main Street Vernal) all week long from late mornings to evenings. Sign at Daniels Plumbing and Heating (located at 1330 East Hwy 40 Vernal) all week long during business hours. Sign at Spoofs Coffee Drive Through (located at 215 West Main Street Vernal) is hosting a signing event on Thursday Jan 16 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm.

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Give’m Health: Staying Healthy During the School Year

Jan 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It's impossible to completely protect your kids from germs during the cold and flu season but there are things you can do that will help. Representing TriCounty Health on the topic, local school nurse Ashley Harrison says that the best way to make sure your child’s immune system is running at its best is to make sure they are getting plenty of sleep, good exercise, and nutritious food. Harrison acknowledges that it can be difficult to get kids to bed but that it is worth the effort because it is not only important for their physical health but their cognitive and emotional health as well.

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Register for Eight Week Biz Smart In Depth Entrepreneur Training

Jan 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Running your own company can be very fulfilling but it also has its own set of challenges. America’s Small Business Development Center Utah wants to help the entrepreneurs of the Uintah Basin. The organization will offer what is called Biz SMART In Depth Entrepreneur Training. This eight week course will cover such topics as planning and research, organizational matters, financial overview, financing your business and generational change. There will be a class in Vernal and one in Roosevelt.

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High Uintah District BSA Continuing Klondike Tradition

Jan 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Although there has been a shake up to the Boy Scouts of America organization, it has not changed the local tradition of the Klondike Derby. This winter camping event, with an annual sled race, has long been a part of the scouting experience and even though things are different this adventure does not need to be. This year the scouts have invited other youth organizations to take part. “Winter Camp has always been a favorite and the High Uintah District of Scouts BSA has a bunch of new Troops and Packs formed,” shares BSA High Uintah District Executive Joni Crane.

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February is Utah’s Bald Eagle Month

Jan 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Utahns are most likely to see a Bald Eagle during the month of February. These iconic birds fly to Utah to escape the colder conditions farther North. The DWR will be hosting several viewing events including one at Ouray National Wildlife Refuge. There will be spotting scopes and binoculars available although individuals are encouraged to bring their own. As a wonderful bonus to the event participants will get a free collectible Bald Eagle Month pin. The viewing will be held Saturday, February 8th, from 8am until noon. Be sure to dress warm and wear waterproof boots. The event is free but participants are asked to register in advance on Eventbrite.

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USU Uintah Basin Celebrating Impactful Women of the Uintah Basin

Jan 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

USU Uintah Basin is doing something special to support, celebrate, and honor the women of the Uintah Basin with their Year of the Woman campaign. Each month will highlight women in categories ranging from Women’s Suffrage to Wellness & Nutrition. The category for January is Arts & Culture and the first woman to be highlighted is Jen Curtis of Vernal. Utah State University Uintah Basin shared a video highlighting Jen on their Facebook page on Monday evening.

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Upcoming Burbot Bash to Raise Awareness of Threat to Flaming Gorge Fishery

Jan 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Burbot Bash is coming up to once again fight back against burbot, an invasive species having a devastating effect on the Flaming Gorge fishery. “We are excited about using the Burbot Bash as a forum to increase public awareness of this threat to the Flaming Gorge fishery,” shares Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce president Mark Wilson. “It is a great way to introduce anglers to the family-friendly sport of ice fishing that is so popular in Flaming Gorge.”

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Christmas Tree Recycling Available Until End of Month

Jan 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

If you’re among the crowd that still has a real Christmas tree up or maybe it has been moved to the side of the house, don’t worry. There is still time to drop it off for recycling. The Vernal Chamber Conservation Issues Committee offers Christmas tree recycling each year. After removing all decorations, drop the tree off in the parking lot at 100 North 100 West in Vernal. Collected trees are usually chipped into mulch for landscaping and some are used whole for erosion control or wildlife habitat improvement.