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KNEU 1250One family’s Christmas tradition continues to warm hearts and hands every holiday season. This is the 12th year for ‘Carol’s Glove Tree’ on Brush Creek Road in the Jensen area. When the idea was first discussed, Carol and Asa Evans thought of maybe putting a wire out by the road to hang gloves on but ultimately decided to hang the gloves on a Christmas tree instead.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an updated advisement for U.S. consumers to restrain from eating romaine lettuce harvested from the Central Coastal growing regions of northern and central California. TriCounty Health Director Jordan Mathis says locals should take the warnings to heart. If you do not know where the romaine is from, do not eat it.
It was a snowy, slick weekend around the state of Utah that kept Utah Highway Patrol busy. With winter weather more widespread, even the most seasoned drivers should review winter travel safety practices and take them seriously. Highway Patrol Sgt. Kellie Oaks has plenty of tips for winter travel. “We would encourage everyone to plan ahead,” shares Sgt. Oaks.
The 2018 Nursing graduates from Utah State University Uintah Basin have set a wonderful standard of accomplishment for those seeking out employment through education. “Over the past few years, USU and UBTech have worked together to create a strong foundation for nursing students,” shares USU-Uintah Basin Executive Director James Taylor.
A Christmas gift to the city of Roosevelt came in the form of the results of the latest financial audit. The audit highlights that Roosevelt City is in fine financial health. The city has $5.1 million dollars in assets available in the city’s governmental funds, with $1.7 million dollars in the sewer fund, as well as $2.9 million dollars available in the water fund.
To some, the Christmas season is underway on the first day of December. To others, it officially begins when they attend the annual Christmas concert for the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus. This year, that happens to be the same day!
The holiday season has most hearts full of love and service but that doesn’t mean there aren’t grinches lurking about. “Law enforcement has been responding to an increased number of thefts,” shares Vernal City Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell. “People should always lock their homes and vehicles and not leave valuables visible.”
Snow is here! Local city street crews are prepared and ready for whatever may come but are hoping for the cooperation of residents when it comes to snow removal. Residents and businesses need to remove snow on adjacent sidewalks and away from fire hydrants as well as remove vehicles, trailers, and trash containers from the roadways so snow crews can scrape the snow thoroughly and effectively, shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion.
The Division of Wildlife Resources is imploring fishermen to head to Flaming Gorge Dam for an event 10 years in the making. The Western Area Power Administration and Bureau of Reclamation are planning on two days of rest on Saturday, December 1st and Saturday, December 15th. What this means for fishermen is that flows coming out of Flaming Gorge dam will remain stable and make for improved fishing success.
A Duchesne City couple is doing their part to spread Christmas cheer this year. Robin and Dewayne Calkins have always loved Christmas, with Robin admitting to be a straight up Hallmark Channel junkie. This year they’ve channeled their holly jolly enthusiasm into planning the 1st annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Festival to be held tomorrow at Wallace Park on Duchesne’s Main Street.
Permits are available to cut your own Christmas tree in Ashley National Forest and one lucky group can get theirs for free. Thanks to a special program, all fourth-grade students are eligible to receive vouchers for a free tree and a park pass.
If you’d like a little more giddy-up in your Christmas celebration then make your way to the Duchesne Cowboy Christmas and Rodeo 2018 event. This unique event combines a shopping experience of local vendors with unique gifts, a Parade of Lights and an IMPRA Pro Rodeo.