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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
1
The county treasurer explains property valuations, the reappraisal program, and equalization days for protests. It notes mill levies set after August, October tax notices, and November due dates, emphasizing protest now. Memorial Day affects hours. Uintah High School graduates 217 students, urging success and preparedness for future challenges.
The 217 seniors will graduate Friday May 27. Honors go to Stacy Heaslin Rebecca Beckstead Robyn Harding Andrea Hayes Jeanne Mun saker Cindy James Jeffrey McClellan Linda Mixa Camilla Price Joyce Reynolds Marilyn Stagg and Peter Troester. The processional is Cydne Horrocks with invocations and speeches by Julianne Blackstock Kevin MUlecam and Camie Price. The Gifted and Talented Class presents Monday Mourning.
Uintah Basin Livestock show committee members name May 31 as an all day cleanup at the fair grounds. Valda Massey emphasizes joint effort to repair and prepare barns and grounds, urging strong turnout. The article notes changes in horses and cattle breed ideals over 20 years and highlights the June 1 to 4 stock show at Uintah County Fairgrounds.
The Utah Division of Water Resources schedules a public hearing in Vernal on June 9 to discuss a White River dam and reservoir. The project, designed with Bingham Engineering, would create a 125 foot tall earthen dam and 118000 acre foot reservoir, with allocations to the Ute Tribe and an oil shale plan. Sponsors include Uintah Water Conservancy District and the Ute Indian Tribe with state oversight. Written statements accepted for one week after the hearing.
The Utah Tourist Council opened a Tourist Information Center inside the Utah Field House of Natural History in Vernal. Director June Stewart with assistants Gene Guy and Alice Hall lead the new port of entry for Dimseaurland region visitors. The center opens after a two week training for the three directors, who spoke at a Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.
The Special 7,500,000 School Building Bond Election failed by 236 unofficial votes. Only one precinct supported the bond while ten opposed, 1203 against and 1957 for. Defeat means Uintah will pursue a gradual building plan or a new bond later. proposed projects included a 6,000,000 high school in Ashtey Valley and a 3,000,000 high school on the county’s west side.
Uintah County engages Zion Bank to prepare legal work for a proposed hospital bond election. The plan calls for a 2,500 bond over 20 years, with County approval granted May 16.
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