Sterling Scholar Region Runner-Up Highlight: Brenden Bodily
Uintah High School represented very well at competition this month withthree Uintah seniors being named Sterling Scholars for the Northeast Regionand four being named runner-ups.
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Basin Agencies Awarded at Annual ‘Rural Water Association of Utah’ Conference
Multiple Uintah Basin cities and agencies received awards at the 2018 Annual ‘Rural Water Association of Utah’ Conference held in St. George earlier this year. Simplot Phosphates took home the coveted trophy for ‘Best Water in Utah’. A panel of judges performed a blind taste test based on clarity, taste, and smell of water and Simplot was selected as the winner among many entries.
Time for Fishing in Northeastern Utah
The Division of Wildlife Resources says it’s time to get outside and fish. Fishing in northeastern Utah is a great close-to-home activity for families in the springtime. DWR Sport Fisheries Coordinator Randy Oplinger has tips for the perfect fishing adventure this spring.
Maeser Students Reach Goal; Witness Special Helicopter Delivery
A whole new world of options has opened up for a local family thanks to the students of Maeser Elementary School. Maeser Principal Denise Williams organized the effort for the students to raise funds to purchase a jogger wheelchair for kindergartner Jake Cook.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and Vernal PD Assist Rangely Police on Drug Check
State lines don’t get in the way of law enforcement agencies offering each other support. Last week, Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and Vernal Police Department assisted the Rangely Police Department on a random drug search at the Rangely High School.
Vernal City Council Explores Option of Curbside Recycling
Vernal City is considering adding curbside recycling as an option for Vernal City residents. Recyclops is a recycling program that has been introduced to the Vernal area by a private firm. It is now providing curbside service and is gaining customers with participants paying a monthly fee for curbside pickup in plastic trash bags. During the City Council meeting on March 21st, Ryan Smith informed the council about his business providing curbside recycling of paper, plastic, cardboard, and metal.
Opposition to “Million Pipeline” Continues to Mount
An original proposal that was shut down to pipe water from Flaming Gorge to Colorado’s Front Range is back in new form, this time proposing water be piped from the Green River near Brown’s Park. What is nicknamed the “Million Pipeline” is hitting roadblocks and growing resistance.
Vernal City Police Department Holds Annual Awards Banquet
The Vernal City Police Department annual awards banquet recognizes the accomplishments of the officers during the previous year. Among the awards presented were the following: Officer Ryan Cannon was awarded a Lifesaving Commendation for saving the life of a stabbing victim last May.
Complete List of 2018 UDOT Construction Projects
UDOT’s list of construction projects for the Uintah Basin include more than additional passing lanes between Bridgeland and Myton on Highway 40. Other projects include the following: Crews will repave approximately 13 miles of U.S. 191 from near the Duchesne/Carbon County line to the Jones Hollow turnoff in Indian Canyon. Work on that project will start this summer and finish in the fall.
Sterling Scholar Region Runner-Up Highlight: Spencer Day
Uintah High School represented very well at competition this month with three Uintah seniors being named Sterling Scholars for the Northeast Region and four being named runner-ups. Spencer Day was awarded the runner-up title for Region English Sterling Scholar. Spencer is the son of Nicholas and Cynthia Day.
Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert on Saturday
The Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is wrapping up a very successful second season with their spring concert being held tomorrow night at the Vernal Middle School. Season 2 started off with new recruits and several months of practice leading up to their fall concert in November. Soon after, the group began preparing for an unbelievable opportunity, a music festival to be held in March at Abravanel Hall.
Judge Dismisses Flatlip/Rondeau Motions to Dismiss in Upcoming Rape Trial
A judge has refused the Motions to Dismiss filed in the upcoming Flatlip/Rondeau trial. The defense for the three men awaiting trial for the alleged rape of a 9-year-old Uintah County girl in 2016 filed separate motions earlier this year to dismiss the rape case against the men.