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KNEU 1250Certified destruction of data on computers and devices is not easy to come by but a window of opportunity begins this Tuesday. A free electronics recycling event hosted by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce and TriCounty Health Department will run from November 15th through the 22nd.
While not everyone in rural Utah was on the Trump train, the majority of Utah voters were and one Vernal woman’s support made national news. Joni Crane is a familiar name to many locals thanks to her active role in recent years in the Republican Party, among varied volunteer service in the community.
Pro energy development agencies are applauding the Trump victory in the presidential race. Western Energy Alliance was among the first to congratulate President-elect Trump. “Western Energy Alliance is overjoyed that we will not be experiencing a third term of the Obama Administration,” shares Alliance President Tim Wigley.
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in a case of stolen livestock around the Arcadia area. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Arcadia resident Charles Hansen notified their office on October 24th that three calves were missing and possibly stolen.
A spring groundbreaking is planned for the new Maeser fire substation. The substation will be run under the Vernal Department, says Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond, so it will not be considered a new department. The Vernal Department will run it with existing equipment and volunteers.
Sheriff Vance Norton is taking on more new recruits with very special skill sets. The Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed Arias, their first explosives trained dog. Arias is a dual purpose Belgian Malinois that is training for explosives, apprehension and tracking.
Roosevelt has been hopping this month with annual events that always draw a crowd. Last week’s Holly Fair brought thousands to the city for early Christmas shopping and next week locals will throng for another holiday favorite event, the Enchanted Forest.
With Trump claiming victory, locals and public officials alike are hopeful that the economic future of the Uintah Basin is much brighter than if there had been a Clinton win.
A hunter who was reported missing near Meeker over the weekend was found alive. Search crews searched by air and on the ground for 61-year-old David Boelcke from Michigan.
With election results in, Basin counties have few surprises. Uintah County was the only county with a Commissioner race. As the Republican candidate, Brad Horrocks secured 79.15 percent of the popular vote over Stephen Borton with 20.85 percent.
Utah’s top leadership will continue following Tuesday’s election results. Governor Gary Herbert secured 66.98 percent of the popular vote, Sean Reyes will continue as Attorney General, John Dougall as State Auditor and David Damschen as State Treasurer.
Roosevelt City continues to improve water infrastructure throughout the City and an approval from the Community Impact Board will help continue that mission.