If the 2020 Trees For Charity Auction Gala had raised significantly less funds than past years everyone would understand as it has been a tough year for everyone but that’s not even close to what happened. Monday’s event at the Uintah Conference Center was an evening of generosity with all in attendance feeling the Christmas spirit.
The Hotel Vernal Haunt succeeded in scaring up money for local charities even while following social distance and safety recommendations. The Hotel Vernal Haunt announced on Monday the donation of $30,000 to three local charities from the 2020 season proceeds.
Ashley National Forest has reported on restoration work on Paradise Campground during the fall. “The campground is located within the Vernal Ranger District next to Paradise Reservoir and the historic Paradise Guard Station. This inter-departmental project was made possible with the help of the engineering and heritage programs.
The Utah Transportation Commission recently approved a project that will relocate the access road to Moonshine Arch. The current unpaved road to the arch meets with U.S. 191 in a very dangerous spot, as it is at a curve with a high angle and limited views. Utah Department of Transportation plans that the new junction will be at a site with clear views from all directions, have room for a left-turn lane, will add signs and will widen the shoulder to allow for a safer right turn.
It is time to wave goodbye to turkeys and changing leaves and say hello to Santa and falling snow. Kicking off the Christmas season is the traditional Christmas Tree Lighting event at Naples City. On par with the 2020 year there is a change to the event as it is a virtual one.