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Manila Having a Public Hearing on Impact Fees

Aug 7, 2019 · Basin Now · News

There is going to be a public hearing for the town of Manila and all residents are invited to attend. The town is looking for public comments and input as they discuss an ordinance involving an impact fee facilities plan and an impact fee analysis. Also being discussed is how to implement the impact fee ordinance including considerations for the calculation, collection, appeal and accounting of such fees for water and sewer infrastructure.

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Passport to Summer Ending with a Party TONIGHT

Aug 7, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Our community has so much to offer as far as unique activities and to help residents and visitors engage, the Uintah County Passport to Summer program was created. This summer had 97 adventures that earned participants a stamp of accomplishment. For 2019, there were also nine custom dinosaur coins that could be earned.

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The summer brought a …

Aug 6, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The summer brought a plethora of car shows throughout the Basin and beyond. Doe Gardner, a resident of Daggett County, not only showed up to some of those events, she won. She has a red 1945 Ford with blue painted flames in the front. She lovingly refers to her special ride as TAZ (as in tazmanian devil). Gardner and TAZ have proudly represented the Daggett County with multiple wins including a second place win out of 369 in the AutoRama show on March 20th. The big win was at the Garden City show where Doe took Best in Show.

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Utah Domestic Violence Coalition Having Core Advocacy Training

Aug 6, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Since 2000, at least 42% of adult homicides in Utah were domestic violence related. That staggering statistic is a chilling summation of multiple problems that come with reporting, dealing with, and detering domestic violence. To help prepare and train the much needed advocates, the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition will be holding their Core Advocacy Training (CAT).

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Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information on Cow Shooting

Aug 6, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help on a recent case. Sometime around Thursday, July 18th an individual or individuals shot and killed a heifer cow on Diamond Mountain in the area of Mail Draw. A $2,000 dollar reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The Sheriff’s Office invites anyone who has information, or was in the area, that might have happened to see a vehicle or heard the gunshot to contact them at 435-789-2511.

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TriCounty Health Department Having Immunization Clinic

Aug 6, 2019 · Basin Now · News

As the children shed a tear or two at the close of summer, parents are gearing up for the new life schedule. TriCounty Health Department will be holding their Back to School Immunization Clinic throughout the Uintah Basin. For those kids entering kindergarten or seventh grade there are certain immunizations they will need and the health department nurses will be available to help with those.

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Professional Baseball Turned Scout to Talk About the Mental Side of Hitting

Aug 6, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Any parent that is involved with sports knows that it is a commitment for everyone. It takes effort, training and opportunities. For those who play baseball in the Uintah Basin, a very unique opportunity is presenting itself. Steve Springer recorded 1600 hits over a 14 season career as a professional baseball player and is currently a professional scout for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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It’s Official! Hotel Vernal Haunt Set to Scare Up Funds For Local Charities

Aug 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

After months of behind the scenes work, it’s official. An agreement is in place and the Hotel Vernal Haunt will scare up funds for local charities for a second year this coming October. “Last year’s Haunt was an overwhelming success,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “The first year event provided spooks to 7,000 visitors and scared up $48,000 to fund local charities.

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The Lifeguards of the Roosevelt Aquatic Center Train with EMT

Aug 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Many of the lifeguards that serve at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center are teenagers enjoying their first job. Even though that might be the case, the job of lifeguard is a serious matter. To help illustrate the point, the Roosevelt Aquatic Center had emergency response personnel meet with the lifeguards on Friday, July 26th to work together and practice in-water rescues that could end with ambulance calls.