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Vernal Library Get Your documentary film Business night upcoming Noticed schedule Jan. 24: North Face— A 1936 expedition to climb the most dangerous rock face in the Alps, the North Face of the Eiger—aka the “Murder Wall” began as a quest for Nazi glory and ended in a fight for survival.
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Feb. 28: Milking the Rhino—The story of community-based conservation in postcolonial Africa focuses on the Maasai and Himba tribes whose lands were turned into game reserves, fueling resentment towards wildlife, but who now want a piece of the tourism pie. March 28: Dam Nation—Explores the sea change in national attitude from pride in big dams as engineer-
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$300.00 Rent for first 3 months!! Pet/non pet apartments ready. Call us today Basin Best Apartments 435-789-8426 MOVE IN SPECIAL 3 bdrm 1 bath centrally located. Newly remodeled apartment in Vernal. $500/mo. 1100 sq. ft. spacious and pet friendly. Call Nelson 435-6214007. For Rent Roosevelt bay with rolling door, two offices, storage loft, large parking/ yard. 823-0445 ALTAMONT 2 TRAILERS for rent. 2 bdrm, 1
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2-bedroom, 1-bath in quiet neighborhood in Altamont. $500/mo. 435454-3886; 801-450-2378. 2 bdrm house in nice condition in Dinosaur. Fenced in yard for rent. Call 435-790-3736 Beautiful Vernal Rental. Nice Neighborhood. 4-bedroom, 3-bath, L a r g e / F e n c e d Ya r d , 2-Car Garage. Storage Space. outside pets only. No smoking inside. 1200.00 obo. Farrell 435790-6893. Carl 801-7351811. Newer Townhouse in Vernal $575 per month, Very efficient to heat. Comes with washer & dryer. water sewer garbage included in rent.435828-0811 ROOMS FOR RENT Month to month, separate entrance, utilities included, non-smoker/ drinker, looking for professional individuals. Brandnew house 4300sqft on .5acre(room to park trailer). Full-kitchen, laundry, walk-in closets, internet. Dave 435-828-2028 2-BDRM 2-BATH RENTAL in Duchesne with mature fruit trees in a nice, quiet neighborhool. $440/mo. Call 801-4502378.
3-bedroom 2-bath Gusher, UT $650. Call Teresa 435-669-2163. For Sale Adorable 3 bdr 1 bth fully remodeled. Asking $140,000. You don’t want to miss this one. Call 435828-7210 for showing 3/4-ACRE BUILDING LOT for sale $55,000. 375 W 1500 S, Woodroof Place. Good neighbors. Also has good view of mountains. Call Gene 435-790-1393
This beautiful home is 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 2,375 square feet. This newer home is priced to sale and economically sound. Sitting on .19 acre this beautiful yard has space for a garden, lush established grass, and a large back deck. The fourth bedroom would also make a beautiful office space or playroom. It is fitted with larger doorways and hallway, so the interior it is completely wheelchair friendly. The master bath has a large walk-in shower and sepa-
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PROPERTY FOR SALE 3.5 acres. 652 S 500 W, Gina Dr., Vernal. Has many potential uses, including: high-density apartments, subdivision, ranchette, storage, etc. $65,000/acre, $25,000 down- payment. 6% interest. Owner can finance. Call 435-790-1393.
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The Uinta Basin Water Summit is an annual event featuring presentations from state and local leaders. It is an opportunity to hear the latest developments on Uinta Basin water issues.
FOR SALE 4 bedroom 2 bath. Has new upgrades, new roof. $155,000. 265 W 100 N, Vernal. Call 435-828-4373
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Registration and Continental Breakfast Provided by: Jones and DeMille Engineering Welcome by Moreen Henderson, Chair, DCWCD Board National Anthem by Nika Monson Mike Styler, Executive Director, Utah Deptartment of Natural Resources Keynote Address Mark Quilter, Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food Topic: Harmful Algal Blooms in the Uinta Basin
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Break and Drawings Jacob Woodland, Surface Landman, Crescent Point Energy Topic: Water Use by the Energy Industry Joel Williams, Utah Division of Water Resources
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Vernal Police Department hires two new officers The Vernal Police Department has officially hired two new officers to join their ranks on Dec. 26. Officers Darin Hoover (right) and Leroy Davis (left) are joining the Vernal police department, both bringing different backgrounds in law enforcement, but a similar passion for their work. Officer Darin
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The Uintah Transportation Special Service District (UTSSD) and the Uintah County Commissioners held a special joint meeting at the Uintah County building on Dec. 21. All three county commissioners (Bill Stringer, Brad Horrocks, and Duane Shepherd) and County Attorney Jonathan Stearmer were in attendance at the meeting, along with the entire UTSSD board (Dan Dilsaver, Gale Rasmussen, Kevin VanTassell, Robert Leake, Brad Horrocks) and their attorney Gayle McKeachnie. Also in attendance at the
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mencement of work, will continue to serve as the MOU between the UTSSD and county as possible changes will be deliberated by both the UTSSD and the county in 2018. “I don’t know what happened in 2007 to get us to this pass where there was freefor-all spending and kind of fly by the seat of your pants change of priorities and what have you,” commissioner Bill Stringer said during the meeting. According to the UTSSD attorney, there was some criticism from the State Auditor’s office about the MOU between the county and district because it gave the county too much
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fund $170,000 for the BTA in 2018, which Continued from Page 3 is $20,000 short of the $190,000 which control over what the the BTA received in district projects were. funding for 2017. The agenda item $190,000 is matched was deliberated for with federal funds over an hour before it currently, adding to was decided to extend the total funding the the expired MOU for BTA receives. at least the duration C o m m i s s i o n e r of 2018. Stringer reiterated The Basin Transit the fact that the BTA Association (BTA) mitigates impacts in funding discussion the Basin by providfollowed in the joint ing workers public meeting and it was de- transit to work becided the UTSSD will tween Duschesne and
Uintah counties. “The question becomes, ‘is that its goal?’” Stringer said. “Is it still serving that function, or is it doing something else?” UTS SD board member Kevin VanTassell beckoned other entities to help in BTA funding for future years beyond 2018. “I don’t see us as a district picking up everybody’s account,” VanTassell said. “The sales tax goes to the
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