Teams came from Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and Colorado to join Utah softball lovers for the Scared Hitless softball tournament over the weekend. Between the costumes and excellent competition it was an epic weekend for all.
Chamber Spotlights
Red Cross Halloween Blood Drive Great Success
The Red Cross Halloween Blood Drive presenter by Evans Family Media was a great success on Saturday! To find upcoming blood drives in the Uintah Basin, visit redcrossblood.org.
Red Cross Halloween Blood Drive at L&L Motor in Roosevelt
Red Cross Halloween Blood Drive, Wednesday October 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at L&L Motor in Roosevelt. Each donor receives a free Hotel Vernal Haunt ticket. Signup now at RedCrossBlood.org promo code: GIFT OF LIFE and you're registered for a chance to win one of five $500.00 gift cards. Presented by Evans Family Media
Jessica Prather DinoSOAR Service Award Recipient
The Hospitality Committee had the pleasure of presenting Jessica Prather with the DinoSOAR Service Award at our Chamber Luncheon!
Jessica currently works at both the Holiday Inn Express and Ooh La La. She has about eight years of customer service experience and loves meeting new people! She is always striving to do her best, always going above and beyond, and makes her customers feel important with her friendly smile and kind attitude.
Allred's Landscaping and Construction Receives a UBTech Award
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.
Vernal Rotary Handing Out Dictionaries to Local 3rd Graders in Several Schools in our Area.
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.
Another Hometown Business opens it's Doors
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!”
DinoSOAR Award Aug. 2019 – Desiree Christensen
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.
UHS Head Football Coach Mike Peterson Homecoming Halftime Report on KVEL
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.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and Fun Run
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!