Chamber Spotlights
Updates about local business and events from our Chamber of Commerce groups in Vernal & Duchesne.
Bluebell Corn Maze Benefit Run
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.
Liz Costello
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!
Katie Witt Candidate US Congress House District 1
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.
Uintah Basin Energy Summit
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.
Mark Winerton UHS Football Half-time Report
Join Mark Winterton for the UHS Football half-time report during each and every UHS game on Newstalk 104.5 FM and AM 920 KVEL. Coaches interviews, regional standings, game highlights and more.
12U Baseball Team Fundraiser
A group of little baseball stars with big league dreams are working hard to make their dreams a reality. The 12U Uintah Baseball team has hopes of playing in a weeklong tournament in Cooperstown, New York and the group of go-getters has put together a fundraiser to see their dream become a reality. The dinner/auction event is being held on August 25th at the Western Park. Auction items include Diamond Mountain deer and elk tags, a 7mm rifle, quilts, a fishing trip and more hot items. Doors open at 6:00 with dinner starting at 7:00pm.
Murray Family Completes Passport to Summer in a Unique Way
The family of Bart and Kelly Murray including their children “The Murray Boys” completed the a Passport to Summer entry in a unique way Monday. These creative young men converted their KLCY sponsored lemonade stand to a root beer stand! As prominently stated on a sign proudly posted above their stand, “We Loveour Town!”
Fall Baseball Sign Ups
Vernal youth baseball fall ball sign-ups are Wednesday, August 24th, and Thursday, August 25th , from 6 to 8 at the Ashley Park baseball complex. Everyone plays! Youth ages 7 to 18: Sign up and let’s play some ball! Get all the details at vernalyouthbaseball.org. No late sign-ups! Come on kids, grab your glove and let’s play some ball this fall!
‘From Concept to Reality Business Seminar’ Thursday, August 25th
Joel Brown from the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce and Pete Morphy from Grand Valley Bank discuss the chamber business seminar From Concept to Reality with KLCY’s Amy Richards. This 90 minute seminar will help you expand your existing business or develop your business concept into reality. Mark Holmes and Mike Finnerty from the Utah Small Business Development Center will present. 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Thursday August 25th at the Marriott TownPlace Suites in Vernal. Cost is $15.00 and includes breakfast. Contact the Vernal Area Chamber to reserve your place. (435) 789-1352.
Uintah Boy’s Baseball 12-U Air on Morning Show
Uintah Boy’s Baseball 12-U talking with KLCY’s Amy about their upcoming trip to the week-long tournament in Cooperstown. Fundraiser dinner auction will be at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 25th at Vernal’s Western Park. Auction items include a Diamond Mt. Deer tag and a 7mm rifle. Doors open at 6:00, dinner at 7:00.