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Show BRINGS With each year, Vernal is growing more and more. Population in the Uintah County is predicted to reach 25,000 by 1983. This is based on work force requirements for four oil shale projects, a power plant, and a water storage project. With all the new growth in Vernal, the population and oil boom brought some advantages for students. There were many new job opportunities with the opening of several new businesses. It also brought new recreational activities Jimmy Baker, along with many other students, CHANGE along with new places to eat or just spend time. The Smith’s Food King brought several high school students jobs. And with the opening of McDonalds it brought jobs along with a new place to spend lunch breaks. ‘I like eating there TO THE BASIN because they are fast and not too expensive,”’ said Ninoska Thomas. Some would think students would get tired of the same food again and again. But high school students kept McDonalds in business all year long. spend much of their time at the long awaited fast food joint, McDonald’s. KVEL 920, Makes Vernal someplace special. Oil Boom 23 |
