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KNEU 1250The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a new recruit that will be their first explosives trained K-9. Arias is a dual purpose Belgian Malinois that is training for explosives, apprehension and tracking. The Sheriff’s Office is also welcoming a second new recruit in the form of a German Shepherd named Bentley that will work full time in the jail.
Flags are lining the paths at Vernal’s Freestone Legacy Walking Park in honor of Veterans’ Day. Walkers of all ages are enjoying the fresh air and view of Red, White, and Blue.
Patriotism swelled hearts at the Terra Academy K-2 Veterans’ Day Program on Friday morning. The kids sang a variety of songs proclaiming their love of America, the Flag and that every individual American life matters.
Naples Elementary has gone all out for Red Ribbon Week this year and are asking the community to vote for them in the regional 2016 Red Ribbon photo contest.
The dedicated members of the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus spent their day Saturday in preparation for their next concert event. This year’s Christmas concerts on December 3rd will be a delight with dancers, the Children’s Choir and special surprises including a Home Alone medley! Come and be ready to scream, “KEVIN!!!!!!!” at just the right moment. Just kidding. Don’t do that. Get your tickets at www.uboc.org.
They’re two for two at Vernal Theatre: Live for live entertaining shows that crowds have loved. Closing weekend of Tumbleweeds brought down the house and left crowds excited for more community theatre. Next up, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol for two nights only, December 16th and 17th. Get your tickets now while you can! www.vernaltheatre.com
Photographer Brent Haddock captures the Supermoon Monday night bewitching eastern Utah. The Supermoon experienced on Monday night was the closest the full moon has been to the earth since January 26th, 1948.
Vernal Theatre: Live has made yet another exciting announcement. Auditions are approaching for their first 2017 show Charley’s Aunt; a hilarious comedy that will run from January 13th through the 21st. Auditions are being held December 7th and 8th. In the meantime, theatre lovers are encouraged to buy tickets now for A Christmas Carol as there is only one show on December 16th and two shows on December 17th. Tickets are going fast. Visit www.vernaltheatre.com to snag yours today.
The hard working folks that put on the annual Jensen Pumpkin Festival were recognized Tuesday during the Vernal Chamber luncheon. The group was given a Certificate of Appreciation for putting on the community loved free event each year.
Naples City Fire Department volunteers including Fred Reynolds and Craig Smith accepting Sub for Santa donations at Davis Food and Drug Wednesday. Volunteers will also be accepting donations at the Holly Day’s light parade Friday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. main street Vernal. Last year Naples Fire volunteers helped over 20 local families during the Christmas season.
Dr. Maiello arrived in Vernal Thursday and got right to work that night with the first rehearsal that combined not only the orchestra and chorus but the dancers from Studio R as well! Choir member Shanna Wheeler was sure to take some pictures to remember the night full of anticipation and excitement for Saturday’s concerts.
This year’s Holly Days was a huge success. Over 11,000 people attended from across the western United States. Holly Days is held every year on the day after Thanksgiving. This was the event’s 13th year.