Blueprints for Belonging: Community Programming

Blueprints for Belonging: Community Programming

Blueprints for Belonging: Community Programming   Episode Synopsis: We’re taking you behind the scenes of some of our small town’s most successful community programs—how they started, why they work, and the impact they’re having. We’re exploring the strategy behind their success and the impact they’re making locally. From the wildly successful Passport to Summer program to the $10,000 Local Outlaw Treasure Hunt, we’re breaking it all down with Lesha Coltharp, Uintah County’s Tourism & Events Director, and Quinn Bennion, Vernal City Manager. They, with community partners, are building a legacy of community events that are shaping our small town.   Watch the Documentary Series Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org [http://www.smalltowncomeback.org]   Show Notes: Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com [https://www.dinoland.com/]   Sponsors This episode is presented by  * Uintah County Travel and Tourism [https://www.dinoland.com/] * Uintah County Economic Development [http://www.vernalutah.org/]  * Vernal City [https://www.vernal.gov/]   Credits: This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency [https://www.summercreativeagency.com/] and V6 Media [https://v6.media/]. Host: Becca Summers Audio Engineer: Coby Coonradt Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom

Where Innovation Meets Community: Bingham Research Center & Bingham Entrepreneurial Center

Where Innovation Meets Community: Bingham Research Center & Bingham Entrepreneurial Center   Episode Synopsis:     Watch the Documentary Series Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org [http://www.smalltowncomeback.org]   Show Notes: Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com [https://www.dinoland.com/]   Sponsors This episode is presented by  * Utah State University Uintah Basin [https://statewide.usu.edu/uintahbasin/]   Credits: This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency [https://www.summercreativeagency.com/] and V6 Media [https://v6.media/]. Host: Becca Summers Audio Engineer: Coby Coonradt Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom

Stronger Together: Building Community Health

Stronger Together: Building Community Health Episode Synopsis: Our small, rural town faces unique healthcare challenges. But, through collaboration, local health organizations are rallying together to create a stronger community. Alan Olive - CEO of Ashley Regional Medical Center and Sydnee Lyons, Public Information Officer for TriCounty Health, discuss some of our community’s challenges and how we’re working together to tackle them.    Watch the Documentary Series Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org [http://www.smalltowncomeback.org]   Show Notes: Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com [https://www.dinoland.com/]   Sponsors This episode is presented by the following community partners:  * Ashley Valley Regional Medical Center [https://www.ashleyregional.com/] * Tri-County Health [https://www.tricountyhealthut.gov/] * NorthEastern Counceling [https://nccutah.org/] * Uintah Basin Healthcare [https://ubh.org/] * Uinah Special Service District 1 [https://www.uintahrecreation.org/] * Utah State University Uintah Basin [https://statewide.usu.edu/uintahbasin/] * Active and Healthy Committee   Credits: This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency [https://www.summercreativeagency.com/] and V6 Media [https://v6.media/]. Host: Becca Summers Audio Engineer: Coby Coonradt Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom

The Rise of Rural Education with Uintah School District and Utah State University Uintah Basin

The Rise of Rural Education with Uintah School District and Utah State University Uintah Basin Episode Synopsis: Central Cove Preschool is a brand-new, state-of-the-art preschool that just opened in Vernal, Utah.  With cutting-edge facilities, research-backed programming, and a powerful partnership between education leaders, Central Cove aims to become the best preschool in the West—a model for what early childhood education can and should be. We’re thrilled to have guests Jim LaMuth, Director of Programs at Utah State University – Uintah Basin, and Rick Woodford, Superintendent of the Uintah School District. Together, they walk us through how Central Cove came to life.   Watch the Documentary Series Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org [http://www.smalltowncomeback.org]   Show Notes: Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com [https://www.dinoland.com/]   Sponsors This episode is brought to you by:  * Utah State University Uintah Basin [https://statewide.usu.edu/uintahbasin/] * Uintah School District [https://www.uintah.net/]   Credits: This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency [https://www.summercreativeagency.com/] and V6 Media [https://v6.media/]. Host: Becca Summers Audio Engineer: Coby Coonradt Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom

From Dirt to Dreams: The Uintah All Wheels Park

Episode Synopsis: The new Uintah All-Wheel Park is a 4-acre facility in Vernal, Utah, and one of the largest of its kind in the state. It’s designed for all ages and all types of play. Come behind the scenes to hear how it was built, funded, and the impact it’s already having on the community. Guests Cheryl Meier, Director of Uintah Special Service District 1, and Patrick Morrison, Recreation Program Director of Utah’s Division of Outdoor Recreation, share the journey of building this new All Wheel Parks.   Watch the Documentary Series Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org [http://www.smalltowncomeback.org]   Show Notes: Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com [https://www.dinoland.com/]   Sponsors This episode is brought to you by:  * Uintah Special Service District 1  [https://www.uintahrecreation.org/] * Uintah County Travel and Tourism [https://www.dinoland.com/]  * Uintah County Economic Development [http://www.vernalutah.org/]  * Vernal City [https://www.vernal.gov/]   Credits: This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency [https://www.summercreativeagency.com/] and V6 Media [https://v6.media/]. Host: Becca Summers Audio Engineer: Coby Coonradt Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom