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Trees For Charity Final Count Breaks Previous Record

Dec 19, 2018 · Basin Now · News

This year the grand total raised by the Trees For Charity event is $266,281, beating last year’s total of $260,000. “I want to thank our community for coming together to raise so much for so many great causes,” shares 2018 Trees For Charity Chairman Jessie Barton. “Without you this wouldn’t happen. We live in a great community.” The trees garnered $218,000 dollars in donations during the auction gala in November. There were 46 trees auctioned with the tree for Corbin Dansie securing 6 bidders for a combined total donation of over $24,000 dollars, the highest of the night. Votes from the tree view were added up and the People’s Choice award was given to ‘The Sweetest Gift’ to benefit Kathy Reynolds in memory of Cal Dee Reynolds. The Kid’s Choice award was given to the Superman tree.

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Final Day to Donate to Sub For Seniors

Dec 19, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The 4th annual Sub for Seniors Christmas drive has been the most successful year, to date. The first year brought cheer to 75 senior households while this year Sub for Seniors is going to help over 200. “Our team of volunteers are humbled and left without words to describe our gratitude for our community, near and far, for the support and for helping us provide for 200 deserving and forgotten people,” shares coordinator Tiffany Henline.

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Uintah High School in New Region for Athletics

Dec 19, 2018 · Basin Now · News

There are some changes coming to Uintah High School when it comes to sports. After a public hearing on Wednesday, December 5th, the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Board of Trustees met and adopted new regions for 2019 through 2021. This will allow schools to organize and schedule sporting events with the new division alignment taking place in the fall of 2019.

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Vernal Regional Airport Has Record Breaking Year, Reaches Goal

Dec 18, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal Regional Airport has reached their goal of 10,000 departing passengers in 2018. Airport manager Doug Brown announced Monday that the goal had been reached and expressed gratitude for the support of the community and businesses. The numbers provided by SkyWest combined with the oilfield charter flights through Key Lime Air and the numbers from Boutique Air for the first half of the year come to 10,035 departing passengers so far this year.

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Lawmakers Visit Site of Dollar Ridge Fire

Dec 18, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Although struggles have hit Duchesne County, it hasn’t fallen on deaf ears. In a report to his constituents, Utah Representative John Westwood from District 72 shared that lawmakers recently visited Duchesne County to see the areas impacted by the Dollar Ridge Fire. Members of the Executive Appropriations Committee saw with their own eyes the impact of the fire this past summer.

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Additional Roads Closed in Ashley National Forest

Dec 18, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Ashley National Forest has closed several roads. Red Cloud, White Cloud Loop, Taylor Mountain Road, Dry Fork and Whiterocks have been closed for the season. Do not let perceptions throw you off. The roads may look passable from a distance but they quickly become icy and deep with snow. Closing roads is not an arbitrary choice.

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Food For Fines at the Uintah County Library; Christmas Card Station at Museum

Dec 18, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Paying off a library fine can come with the bonus of helping locals in need as Food for Fines continues at the Uintah County Library. Every year during the holidays, the library accepts canned goods in lieu of fines that will then be donated to the Ashley Valley Food Pantry. Bring in undamaged, unexpired, boxed or canned non-perishable food items to the Uintah County Library for a credit towards library card fines. This does not apply to lost or damaged items. Food For Fines runs through the end of the year. The neighboring Uintah Heritage Museum also has a simple service opportunity that could truly brighten the Christmas season for local elderly community members. A card making station is at the Heritage Museum during museum hours where homemade Christmas cards can be made. The cards will be taken to the Golden Age Center on Thursday and then delivered with Meals on Wheels and to other elderly locals who are homebound. Spreading the joy of the season doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive as the Uintah County Library and Heritage Museum are evidence of.

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Roosevelt Fire Department On Christmas Tree Safety

Dec 18, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Yuletide logs make for a cozy fire but the Roosevelt Fire Department wants to remind people about the dangers of Christmas tree fires. It is estimated that an average of 200 homes a year suffered structure fires started by Christmas trees. Sadly these fires have resulted in a yearly average of 6 deaths, 16 individuals injured and $14.8 million dollars in property damage.

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Dinosaur National Monument Looking for Suggestions

Dec 18, 2018 · Basin Now · News

While at the Dinosaur National Monument have you ever stopped to read the outdoor signs? Dinosaur National Monument refers to these signs as outdoor wayside exhibits and they are requesting suggestions for particular topics or stories that they can feature in new waysides throughout the Monument. For those that aren’t familiar, the outdoor wayside exhibits are a way for the park to “caption the landscape.”

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Roosevelt City Honors Fireman For 45 Years of Service

Dec 17, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A local hero is receiving well deserved recognition and thanks after announcing his retirement. Roosevelt City has shared that they are honoring one of Roosevelt’s longest-standing public servants, fireman Tim L. Rockwood. Rockwood joined the Roosevelt Fire Department in January 1974 and will retire in January 2019. That’s 45 years of service! “Forty-five years is a tremendous thing,” shares Roosevelt City Manager Ryan Snow. “Think of the lives that you touch in 45 years of public service. The time, the dedication that you put in over that length of time is incredible. He truly is a local hero.” Tim Rockwood set a great example and have had great men follow in his footsteps. His son, Lee Rockwood, is Roosevelt’s Fire Chief, and his grandson, Adam Rockwood, also serves as a fireman with Roosevelt Fire Department. Thank you Mr. Rockwood for your wonderful example and many years of service.

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J.W. Powell 150th Anniversary Trip Recognized By Forbes Magazine

Dec 17, 2018 · Basin Now · News

What does Iceland volcanoes, a Tanzania safari, and Southern Africa mountain biking have in common with the Uintah Basin? According to Forbes magazine, they are all on the list for the greatest adventures for 2019. 150 years ago, in 1869, John Wesley Powell set out to explore the Green and Colorado Rivers. Now there is an opportunity to relive this monumental exploration. The trip will be a 466 mile, 28 day, fully-outfitted river trip running from Flaming Gorge to Lake Powell and will include such highlights as traveling through ancestral Pueblo ruins, hiking to a ranch where Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch stayed, as well as a chance to run rapids. There are three different options that start in June 2019. In conjunction with the 150th anniversary, local leaders are planning events and activities that will bring tourists to the area as we celebrate J.W. Powell’s trek.

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Dinosaur National Monument Ranger Shares Mountain Lion Footage

Dec 17, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Who doesn’t love kittens? How about Mountain Lion cubs? Dinosaur National Monument is sharing cuteness overload in some amazing footage and pictures of a mountain lion and her cubs. Ranger Zach was able to capture footage after some noticeably long drag marks near Echo Park led him to the carcass of the biggest buck in the area.