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KNEU 1250Pictures shared online of a structure fire in Duchesne County last week help show the intensity of what fire crews respond to. The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department shared the images from Paul Spencer and Rick Hopkins on Sunday showing a blaze that took place last Tuesday.
“Service Above Self.” That is the motto of the Rotary Club and though we might have heard the name some might not know what they are about. The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. In other words lead life by service, in every aspect. From developing new friendships to running a business lead by service. Every objective is set against the “Rotary 4-Way Test” which has its members ask these questions.
Nothing says we are in spring like a little tournament. Especially a corn hole tournament. The Uintah Basin Christian Academy is sponsoring a cornhole tournament event that will be taking place Saturday, March 16 at the Christian Academy. Be sure to check in at 6pm with the tournament starting at 6:30pm. For those that pre-register it will cost $50 per team and $30 per individual.
Even though the snow is melting, the Uintah Basin is not out of the woods when it comes to high ozone. Director of the USU Bingham Research Center Dr. Seth Lyman announced Thursday that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Uinta Basin will exceed the EPA standard over the weekend and possibly into next week.
While there was no official information released from the FBI on Thursday, law enforcement confirmed that local strike force as well as officers from Uintah County, Naples, and Vernal City assisted on an FBI operation on Thursday that included a search warrant of a Naples residence as well as a Vernal residence, during which a motorhome on the property started on fire.
Local leaders are exploring a unique economic development idea that, while still in its infancy, is gaining attention and support as a creative solution for workforce imbalance statewide. Uintah County Commissioner Bart Haslem has developed the concept being called Balance Utah which aims to make a reasonable work commute possible between Uintah County and the Wasatch Front.
“The world of government contracting can be daunting,” shares the Utah Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). In order to make it less so, they are offering free training in conjunction with the Small Business Association.
A bill with potential for significant economic benefits for the Uintah Basin has been approved by the Utah House and Senate and is headed to Governor Herbert’s desk. HB433 ‘Inland Port Amendments’ modifies provisions of the Utah Inland Port Authority to allow for areas outside the jurisdictional land of the port in Salt Lake. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Francis Gibson, has explained that branching out to rural areas will maximize the export potential and benefits to all areas of the state, including opportunities for the oil and gas industry in the Uintah Basin.
The wildlife of Utah is one of the most precious commodities of the state. The Division of Wildlife Resources is looking for members of the community to help manage this commodity. DWR needs individuals to complete the five Regional Advisory Councils (RAC). Each RAC has six special interest members: hunters, anglers and trappers; those who don’t hunt or fish; ranchers and farmers; locally-elected public officials; federal land-management agencies; and the rest of the public at large.
A talented local composer is gaining much deserved attention for her latest compositions. In February, composer Jill Boyd travelled to Phoenix where she was able to hear the world premier of “Voyager”, her 3rd orchestra piece performed by the West Valley Cadet Strings. For three consecutive years, Jill has been commissioned to write a piece for the group and during her visit was formally invited to create pieces for the group’s spring concerts each year.
While many locals have heard that Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is the first in the State of Utah to supply Naloxone rescue kits to inmates upon release, some are asking why. In a press conference last month, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and leaders with the Utah Naloxone organization offered their explanation, saying the experimental program gives people a fighting chance at redemption.
This week is NGWA’s National Groundwater Awareness Week and the TriCounty Health Department wants to invite the Basin to get involved. Since water is such an everyday part of our life we often don’t think about it. Only 1 percent of the water on Earth is useable with 99 percent of that being groundwater. Not only that but 44 percent of the United States population depends on groundwater as its drinking supply. With such a dependence on groundwater and not much thought put into it, the NGWA has set the theme for the week to be THINK. Think big, in that the farmers rely on the groundwater to provide us with the food that we eat. Think small to how much water can be saved from fixing the leaky faucet. Take the time to think about excessive water use, for instance the times we leave the water running while we brush our teeth.Think safety by having your well inspected yearly to protect your water system. In our states of busyness, slow down and think about groundwater. For more information, visit www.tricountyhealth.com.