Inflation and regulation blamed for small business woes
A Chamber of Commerce survey of 2,800 members cites inflation, government regulation, and taxes as the top problems for businesses, with paperwork and unions also listed. The text argues monetary inflation harms the economy and criticizes government spending and controls, linking taxes and red tape to rising prices and burdens on workers. It ends with a civic note about February holidays and a brief weather wish.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Vernal Police Strike Largest Drug Raid Yet
Sunday afternoon raid across seven Vernal residences led to eight arrests and six arrest warrants. About 19 officers from Vernal City PD, Uintah County SO and Utah Highway Patrol participated. The operation targeted major drug pushers dealing quantities, not users, and recovered drugs and paraphernalia. Suspects named include David William Tait, 19. William Robert Harmer, 26. Tommy Gurule, 18. Richard Allen Grammer, 22. Kent Louis Banks, 19. Darryl C. Richardson, 13. Leland D. Campbell Jr, 23. and Mary Katherine Little, 23, with charges ranging from possession to distribution of a controlled substance.
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Vernal
Jonathan Jones
Vernal City
Uintah County
Utah
Utah Highway Patrol
Jones
Ile
Lloyd E. Eaton
Justice of the Peace Court
David William Tait
William Robert Harmer
Tommy Gurule
Richard Allen Grammer
Kent Louis Banks
Darryl C. Richardson
Wayne Bullock
Leland D. Campbell, Jr
Mary Katherine Little
Uintah County Vernal Fire Dept Reports 171910 Loss
Uintah County Vernal City Volunteer Fire Department answered 87 fire alarms during 1976, totaling 171910 in property loss. Residential homes dominated. nineteen homes and nine trailer houses sustained the largest loss at 120850. Vernal City logged 28 alarms for 43160 in losses. Uintah County had 59 alarms for 128750. Chief Dale Slaugh and secretary Delmer Lane signed the annual report.
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Uintah County-Vernal City
Vernal City
Uintah County
Dale Slaugh
Delmer Lane
Dinosaur models eyed for Utah state parks expansion
The Natural Resources Appropriations Committee backed nearly 1 million dollars for increased state parks workload including 190 000 to buy a 13 piece fiberglass dinosaur model collection to be placed near Vernal Utah at the Fieldhouse Museum. Delbert Porter of Orderville sculpted the replicas and will deliver assemble relocate and repair any damages at the asking price. Senator Glade M. Sowards urged the funding saying it would educate visitors and boost tourism while protecting the parks investment. The proposal awaits action by the Executive Appropriations Committee before general approval.
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Natural Resources Appropriations Committee
Utah Fieldhouse Museum
Vernal
HOUSE
Glade M. Sowards
R-Vernal
Zion National Park
Delbert I. Porter
Orderville
MX. Porter
Sen. Sowards
Home energy workshop at Lamplighter Inn discussed reducing bills
The Lamplighter Inn hosted an arr energy workshop where Manilyn Noyes of Utah State University outlined that 60 percent of home energy goes to heating and cooling. Winterizing, insulation, storm doors and windows, and caulking could cut usage by 30 15 and 10 percent respectively, with the Some Energy Savers Workbook guiding five simple steps.
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Arr Energy Workshop
Lamplighter Inn
Manilyn Noyes
Utah State University
Arthur Jones
State of Utah
Tyzack Dam bid below engineer's estimate
A Denver firm Brown & Root Western led the bids for the Tyzack Dam and Reservoir contract in Utah. The engineer's estimate was 13.99 million dollars. Brown & Root Western bid 12.79 million, with Washington Construction Co. top bidder at 19.26 million and Green Construction Co. near 12.98 million.
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Denver, Colorado
Tyzack
Jensen
Central Utah
Brown & Root Western, Inc
Washington Construction Co
Missoula
Montana
Green Construction Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Folly Bros
Energy saving thermostat and insulation display
Dr. Von Jarrett, USA Engineer, showcased insulation types and storm doors and windows with timed thermostat controls. The workbook aims to help Utahns save on fuel costs and will be mailed in February. Contact Vernal County Building Room 305 for more information.
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von Jarrett
USA
Vernal
County
Vernal Chamber weighs gas hook up deposit issue
Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce board heard Utah State official Ray L. Pruett explain Utah Gas Service Company’s $120 deposit for gas hook ups. He said the fee covers final billing after a customer leaves, based on triple the prior peak bill, with possible refunds after 12 months of on time payments. PSC hearings may be held in Vernal if requested.
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Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce
Ray L. Pruett
State of Utah
Utah Gas Service Company
PSC
Salt Lake City
Pruett
Vernal
Psco
Utah Gas Service Co
February Snow Surveys Show Record Lows Across Uinta Regions
US Soil Conservation Service reports February snow depths and moisture content at multiple sites including Spirit Lake 15 inches of snow with 2.9 inches water and Grizzly Ridge 9 inches with 1.6 inches water. Rain gauge catches to Feb 1 range from 16 percent to 33 percent of averages, signaling sustained drought conditions.
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Soil Conservation Service
Jack Young
Nick Lundstrom
SCS
Uinta
Spirit Lake
Hickerson Park
Uinta's
Ashley Creek
Brush Creek
Grizzly Ridge
King Cabin Upper
Mosby Mountain
Dry Fork Creek
Whiterocks River
Paradise Park
Drought care for shrubs lawns and flowers
The drought has raised concern for shrubs flowers and lawns. Apply moisture in fall or water when the ground thaws to help plants survive winter. Do not waste water. use small amounts on warm days and avoid surface freezing that stops root absorption.
Curfew Enforced in Uintah Basin Juvenile Ordinance
Law Enforcement Agencies will strictly enforce a curfew starting Tuesday February 1. Juveniles under 17 face 10 30 p m or 12 30 a m limits with guardian presence optional. Officers will issue simplified citations, fines likely rising on further offenses, and may detect alcohol or drug violations during enforcement.
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Uintah Basin
Vernal Avenue crash kills local woman
An intersection crash on Vernal Avenue and 2nd North Street fatally injured 72 year old Katie Haslam Horrocks of Vernal. The vehicle she drove westbound failed to stop at a sign and was broadsided by a Parker Drilling semi driven by Jerry M. Chew 28. Horrocks died later in Salt Lake City hospital from severe head injuries. The crash marks the first highway fatality of the year in the area.
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Vernal Avenue
End North Street
Katie Haslam Horrocks
Vernal
Salt Lake City
Vernal City
Todd Madlock
Horrocks
2Nd North Street
Jerry M. Chew
Madlock
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Robert F. Clyde
Rieber
Home Energy Workshop
Tyzack Dam
Navy Constriction Companies
Halliburton Industries
Bureau of Reclamation
Big Brush Creek
Tyzack Reservoir
Steinaker Reservoir
Ashley Springs
Central Utah Project
Uintah Water Conservancy District
Ansmis
Stauffer Chemical Company
Breas
THE
Vernal Chamber Industrial Development
Lyle Southam
Uintah High School
Camnie Price
Shane Mayberry
Alan White
Civic Betterment Committee
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