Allred’s Landscaping and Construction was honored recently by UBTech with their Connectivity Award for making it easier for single mothers in the tri-county area to obtain an education. UBTech President, Aaron K. Weight, awarded Ben Allred, co-owner of Allred’s Landscaping, with the award.
FUN FACT! There are 1.2 MILLION Rotarians around the world! What is a Rotarian? Oh, just super cool people doing service in our community and around the world! The season of service opportunities is upon us. If you want to learn more about Rotary International they are happy to chat. Vernal Rotary meets at Noon every Thursday at the Quarry Restaurant.
The Dinah-Mites from the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce had the honor of doing a ribbon cutting for Droopy Detail this morning, Monday Sept. 16th! Droopy Detail is located at 870 W 100 S right behind Domino's Pizza in Vernal. Congratulations, Dalton and Bodie!”
Desiree Christensen, from the Comfort Inn in Vernal was awarded with the DinoSOAR Service Award from the Hospitality Committee Tuesday 9-10-19 at the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Desiree is the Front Desk Manager and said she loves her job an is so grateful for her position to serve others! Congratulations Desiree Christensen recipient of the August 2019 DinoSOAR Award!
If you would like to nominate someone who you feel provides excellent customer service, please click here to fill out the survey: http://bit.ly/dinoservice.
Special guest, UHS head football coach Mike Peterson during the UHS homecoming halftime report with Mark Winterton on Newstalk 104.5 FM and AM 920 KVEL. Uintah High homecoming game live with Brian Baldwin on Newstalk KVEL. Listen online on kvel.com.
Forever Buddies Adoption Specialist, Kayla Underwood invites pet lovers to participate in the "Howl-O-Ween" Fun Run and Pet Costume Contest Saturday, Oct. 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Constitution Park walking trail. Come run with or without your dog. Registration $15.00 includes costume contest entry and T-shirt. Don't want to run? dress your pet in a costume. Win prizes and have fun!
Water Hollow Ranch – Bluebell Utah
Bluebell Corn Maze Benefit Run 5k or 1 mile course. Water Hollow Ranch September 21, 2019 10:30 a.m.. All proceeds benefiting Amber Olson, local mother of 4 battling with brain cancer. Register by September 9 to make sure you receive a t-shirt in your size. Later registrants will receive t-shirts while supplies last. register or donate at https://www.bluebellcornmaze.com.
17 year old Elizabeth Costello crashed her dad, James Costello's talk radio program, on Newstalk KVEL Wednesday to share comments from a Gen Z perspective. Our future is bright with young ambitious people like Liz growing up in our community! She is a full-time student at Union High, full-time student at the Beauty College in Vernal and night manager at Rocky's Restaurant in Roosevelt. Please come back anytime Liz, we need all the help we can keeping your dad in line!
Candidate US Congress House District 1 was in Duchesne and Uintah Counties this week meeting with local officials while attending the Uintah Basin Energy Summit. Click on the Public Affairs tab to listen to her interview on 104.5 FM and AM 920 Newstalk KVEL.
Deepwater Horizon survivor/hero Mike Williams was the keynote speaker during the Uintah Basin Energy Summit luncheon Thursday. Williams shared with attendees facts pertaining to the incident while stressing workplace safety. The April 2010 off shore rig explosion killed 11 people and injured 17 and is considered one of the largest marine oil spills in the history of the petroleum industry.