It's every parent’s worst nightmare…Knowing that your child could be hit by a vehicle while walking to or from school, riding their bike, or maybe out on their skateboard and then getting the phone call that your fear has come true.
Month: May 2021
‘Eye Care 4 Kids’ Coming to Vernal Thanks to Donation From Vernal Natives
A global nonprofit organization whose only goal is to help visually impaired children is making a stop in Vernal. The EyeCare4Kids organization is celebrating its 20th year of service and has helped nearly 400,000 children around the world with professional eye exams and new prescription glasses at little to no cost.
Digital ‘Ladies Night Out Vernal’ a Major Success
The 2021 Ladies Night Out Vernal was a huge success. Like so many things, 2020 disrupted the annual event that helps girls rescued from sex trafficking that are in safe houses through the Rapha House organization in Cambodia, Thailand, and Haiti.
Duchesne County Fair Recognizing ‘Hometown Heroes’
The 2021 theme for the Duchesne County Fair is “Hometown Heroes” and Steve Dunsmore has been announced as the Hometown Hero 2021. “Born and raised in the Uintah Basin, Steve is a stellar example of tireless service to our community.
Manila Elementary School Sets Example of Service and Caring for the Planet
The students of Manila Elementary School continue to set an excellent example of caring for the community. In the May edition of the Flaming Gorge Gazette it shares that students spent the better part of Earth Day on April 22nd cleaning up the grounds of the Manila School campus.
Police Presence Outside Vernal Middle School NOT Related to School Activities
Parents often feel concerned when there is police activity at or near a school and in a case there were concerns on Thursday, Uintah School District is offering some reassurances. Just before noon, Uintah School District shared with the public that there was police activity taking place outside Vernal Middle School but that all students and staff were safe and there was no threat to the school.
Finally Home, Dr. Kwak Has a Message For the Community
Many community members have been deeply concerned about a local Doctor who suffered extreme health problems after becoming ill with COVID-19 early this year but some great news has come through this week.
Duchesne County School District Announces Teacher of the Year
With it being Teacher Appreciation Week it is appropriate that Duchesne County School District announced a very important annual award within the District as well as other awards. The district shared that on Tuesday, May 4th, Duchesne County School District was pleased to celebrate its Teachers and Classified Employees of the year from each school in the district.
Uintah County Moves Down, Duchesne County Bumps Up on COVID-19 Transmission Index (5/6 – 5/12)
Uintah County has now swapped places with Duchesne County on the COVID-19 Transmission Index. As of May 6th, Uintah County shifted down to the low level while Duchesne County bumped back up to the moderate transmission level, all while Daggett County remains at the low level.
Daggett County Commission Monthly Update
The Daggett County Commission issued their monthly update this week. The Flaming Gorge Fire and EMS District Board was sworn in on April 28th and the Commission thanked the new board for their work on getting organized and going.