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Duchesne Will Host Interfaith Christ-Centered Christmas Sing-Along

Dec 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The shepherds of the Christmas story saw an angel with a” multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!” Now those of various Christian faiths can gather as a community and sing songs of praise. The sing-along is entitled “Singing with the Stars” and will feature carols of David Archuleta, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Gentri, Cee Lo Green, the Tabernacle Choir and more. Individuals and families of all ages are invited to just show up with family and friends. Nice casual dress is preferred.

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Roosevelt City Police Welcome New K-9 Named Tips

Dec 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City Police Department has welcomed a new officer with a great nose. Tips, a mixed-breed narcotics K-9, was certified last week with his handlers, Officer Harrison and Officer Knight, and performed exceptionally well. Roosevelt Police now has three K-9s and four handlers, shares Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrison. The K-9s are all narcotics trained and are deployed several times each week on Roosevelt cases as well as with other agencies such as Utah Highway Patrol.

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REVIEW: Even With A Busy Holiday Schedule 'Plaid Tidings' at Vernal Theatre: LIVE Is a Must See; Don't Miss It!

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The week before Christmas, it takes a lot to get on my schedule. Between last-minute gift purchases, school programs, and addressing all the cards, any solicitation to ditch the to-do list must be absolutely worth it. Plaid Tidings is just one such excuse. If there are gifts still to wrap, go see it. If there are cookies to decorate, go see it. If you haven’t seen the original, Forever Plaid, go see it. They’ll catch you up.

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Shop With A Cop Spreading Joy for Local Kids

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

While there are many wonderful charitable causes going on during the holidays, the Shop With A Cop program is one with a special purpose. Kim Boren with Vernal City Police explains that Shop With a Cop is an opportunity for local kids who have had a difficult experience where police were present or involved, whether they were victims of a crime or perhaps they witnessed a parent being arrested. “We want them to have a positive experience with law enforcement to know we are there to help them,” shares Boren.

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Daggett County Commissioners Provide Monthly Update

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Daggett County Commission shared several updates in their monthly newsletter. The Commissioners announced that Daggett County’s Uintah Basin Medical Center location is back to full speed open Monday through Thursday and a dentist will be coming two days a month starting in January. They also offered their thanks and praise to Rick and Mandy Slaugh as well as Syndee Johnson for running the Sub for Santa effort. They have accomplished this huge yearly effort since the 1990’s and this is their final year of service running the program.

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Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Offers Holiday Safety Tips

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

While many have wisened up to the unfortunate reality that crooks and scammers are looking for easy opportunities, there are still plenty who need regular reminders. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has several tips for the holiday season when it's easy to become complacent amid the hustle and bustle. “Please be sure you're doing your online shopping on reputable websites to protect your credit card [and] bank information from scammers and thieves,” shares the Sheriff’s Office.

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TriCounty Health’s Give’m Health: Everything in Moderation

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department has a clear message for this week’s Give’m Health message: have everything in moderation. TriCounty Health director Jordan Mathis explains that most people gain at least one pound during the holiday season and that the extra weight tends to stick around. Researchers have found that “people don’t tend to shed that winter weight by next year. After a few sugary Christmas seasons (plus the year’s other indulgent holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries) those pounds add up.

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Uintah Middle School WinterFest Tonight

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

There is nothing like a good Christmas party to get you in the holiday spirit. A great party is like being at the North Pole. Well, Uintah Middle School is hosting its second annual “Winterfest” and it is going to be an amazing event! Students and families are invited to share in this magical night. There will be a trip on the Polar Express, an exploration of Candyland, and a visit to the Island of Misfit Toys. Many wonderful memories will be made as some of the activities include Christmas Karaoke, indoor snowball fighting, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, UMS band and choir performances, stargazing and so much more.

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DinoSOAR Customer Service Award: Bridget Hullinger

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Hospitality Committee in Uintah County continues to recognize the faces of customer service in local businesses. The new DinoSOAR customer service award recipient is well-known as a familiar face at Smith’s Food & Drug. Bridget Hullinger has been a cashier at Smith’s for 21 years, which she says she has loved as she gets to know so many people in the Vernal community. She also loves the chance to make sure customers have a positive shopping experience. Bridget plans to stay at Smith’s Food & Drug for years to come.

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Uinta Basin Railway Project Focus of Vernal Chamber Luncheon Presentation

Dec 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

An update was provided on the proposed Uinta Basin Railway during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. The United States Surface Transportation Board announced last week that the EIS Final Scope of Study for the Uinta Basin Railway has been issued and that the Board has decided on three potential routes moving forward: Whitmore Park alternative, Indian Canyon alternative, and the Wells Draw alternative. During Tuesday’s presentation, Seven County Infrastructure Coalition Executive Director Mike McKee discussed how transportation has been an ongoing challenge for the Uintah Basin and that the prospect of rail would be a game changer.

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The Buckboard Pup-ulation Control Contest has Its First Winner

Dec 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Buckboard Marina at Flaming Gorge might be staying busy remodeling the marina infrastructure but that does not mean that they have given up on enhancing the fishery of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. They have teamed up with Game and Fish to hold the Pup-ulation Control Contest. The main reason for the contest and the hope of those that organized it is to draw attention to “the abundance of small lake trout (pups) in Flaming Gorge Reservoir and encourage anglers to harvest more lake trout less than 25 inches.”

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Uintah Middle School Hosts a Uintah Invitational Science Olympiad

Dec 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Since 1984, the Science Olympiad organization has been hosting science competitions throughout the nation. They have rigorous standards-based challenges for nearly 8,000 teams across all 50 states. As part of training for such events, teams can have Invitationals and that is what Uintah Middle School did. They held the Uintah Invitational on Saturday, December 14th, in which “five of the top teams from last year’s state Science Olympiad came to Uintah High School for 23 different events in two divisions.