The second phase of the Vernal Main Street Drainage Improvement Project is well underway. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion reports that Phase 2 of the project is on schedule. Phase 2 is installing a new storm drain under Main Street between 500 West and 500 East in three sections. Section one of the work has been between 400 West and Vernal Avenue.
UBTech Vice President of Instruction Tammy Wilkerson recently shared in a press release that she is “excited about what the future is going to bring, We know that COVID is going to create some challenges,” shares Wilkerson, “but we will move forward with whatever the challenges are.”
This week I had the pleasure of watching The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux stride across the stage of Vernal Theatre: LIVE. Before the show began, I was welcomed into the world of Devereaux by a set simply and beautifully designed as ‘Hanover D. Cash Clinic’ with a splash of creative shout-outs to Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s sponsors. Everything from the skeleton on one end of the stage to the musicians dressed in hospital gowns on the other helped set the environment for the melodrama to follow.
Uintah School District shared on Thursday that Ashley Elementary School has been named a National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School for its outstanding work with students who are English language learners. According to the District’s press release, Ashley Elementary is one of up to 100 schools nationwide that has been nationally recognized this year.
Ashley National Forest is reminding the public that fire restrictions continue following a human caused fire. The Rhoades Canyon Fire was identified on Tuesday northwest of Hanna. “…Patrols monitoring for campfires are taking place each day and citations are being issued for campfires,” shares Ashley National Forest.
There are several opportunities for businesses to get some financial help from struggles that COVID-19 have brought. The second round of Area Business Grant for Uintah County is open today for applications. To learn the guidelines and to apply visit uintahbusinessgrant.org.
Aerial reconnaissance performed this week provided a clear view of the behavior of the East Fork Fire as it continues north of Hanna in Duchesne County. “Aerial reconnaissance shows that despite little movement outside of proposed or existing containment lines, areas of intense heat remain within the East Fork Fire perimeter,” shares Ashley National Forest.
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on everyone but has taken more from some than others. For those in the Uintah Basin that have lost their job, Utah’s Department of Workforce Service is holding a Layoff Resources Virtual Workshop.
Uintah School District has added a new feature to their website they hope will be helpful to District families. “In the interest of transparency and providing information to parents/guardians so they can make decisions in the best interest of their family the Uintah School District is providing COVID-19 case counts for each school and for all district buildings combined,” shares the District.
A cherished annual tradition will continue even during the current pandemic. Trees For Charity announced this week that applications would be accepted starting October 7th.