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Uintah Basin Employment Report Given at Vernal Chamber Meeting

Aug 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Employment is an important topic in the Uintah Basin and one that the speaker at Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber luncheon provided a local update on. Workforce development specialist Blaine Roberts with the Department of Workforce Services shared that July unemployment rates were 4.7 percent in Uintah County, 4.5 percent in Duchesne County, 4.2 percent in Daggett County, 2.8 percent in the state of Utah, and 3.7 percent in the United States.

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‘Dancin’ Joonie’ Inspires Flamingo Flocks and Gear Around Town in Her Memory

Aug 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

A growing colony of pink birds are popping up around the Uintah Basin and can be seen on the back of vehicles, on t-shirts, drink tumblers, in flocks on yards and beyond! It’s all part of ‘Flamingos for Joonie’ and each pink little bird represents the memory of an unforgettable baby girl and her family’s new and unexpected journey. Pyper Joon Meeks was known for the sparkle in her eye and sweet smile that won over the hearts of family and friends in real life and through social media. One particular video clip, featuring her cute little wiggle, earned Pyper ever more adoring fans and the nickname Dancin’ Joonie.

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Final Rotenone Treatment for Reader Creek Scheduled For Next Week

Aug 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Ashley National Forest and the Division of Wildlife Resources wants the public to be aware that the final rotenone treatment on Reader Creek will be conducted next week. “For public safety, the area within 30 feet adjacent to Reader Creek will be closed to the public from August 27th to August 31st. Rotenone is a natural substance that comes from the roots of a tropical plant in the bean family,” explains the August 20th press release.

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Additional Premises Quarantined in Uintah County for Vesicular Stomatitis Virus

Aug 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food released an update on Thursday morning concerning cases of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) in livestock. While three cases, including two in Uintah County, were confirmed in the state on Wednesday, by Thursday the report showed there is now 5 additional premises quarantined and under investigation in Uintah County as well as 2 premises now quarantined and under investigation in Grand County.

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Monument Celebrating Dark Sky Park Certification With Astronomy Festival

Aug 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The International Dark Sky Association has certified more than 120 places as dark skies across six continents for a combined 34,700 square miles. That is about .06% percent of the land of the earth so having an area designated as a dark sky place is worth celebrating. Dinosaur National Monument received their dark sky status in April this year. The certification is a distinction highlighting efforts to control light pollution and enhance the night’s sky.

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Moose Safety with Sightings in Dinosaur National Monument

Aug 21, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Having access to a variety of wildlife is one of the bonuses being so close to so many state parks and a national monument. Dinosaur National Monument recently posted beautiful pictures online of a moose and her calf visiting Rainbow Park. If you happen to run across a moose in your outdoor adventures here are some tips on being safe.

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DinoSOAR Customer Service Award: Lexie Thacker

Aug 21, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Every attitude and personal motto of providing excellent customer service enhances our community and in turn our lives. We thank Lexie Thacker, the new recipient of the DinoSOAR customer service award. Lexi was awarded during the Vernal Chamber luncheon where it was described that she sets a personal standard of customer service by ensuring that people have the best experience possible by putting herself in her customers shoes in whatever she does.

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Hotel Vernal Haunt 2018 and What Will Come in 2019

Aug 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The goal for the Hotel Vernal Haunt was to have fun, bring people downtown, connect the community, create a safe place for teens and others to celebrate the season and raise funds for local charities. For the 2018 Haunt, 63 businesses provided donations or in-kind services that contributed to the Haunt. There was an average of 80 volunteers a night to run the experience with over 260 volunteers who were involved in design, construction, make-up, acting, security, and organization during and before the haunt.