The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce will honor outstanding residents during its annual installation dinner of new Chamber officers. Named as 2014 Chamber Member of the Year is Jennifer Collins of Farmers Insurance Agency. The Morongo Basin Heart and Soul Award goes to Lynne Vest of Citizens on Patrol. Pacific Western Bank is the 2014 Business of the Year. Sue Tsuda of the Center for Healthy Generations is the 2014 Unsung Hero of the Year. The Chairman’s Award goes to Cheryl Nankervis, the Chamber’s former executive director. Named as Town Employees of the Year are Sue Earnest and Chelsie Shirley. The Chamber’s installation dinner is set for Thursday, July 10, at the Center for Healthy Generations, 57121 Sunnyslope Drive in Yucca Valley. Entertainment will be provided by ventriloquist Rey Ortega, and dinner will be a Cuban affair. Festive costumes are encouraged. For tickets, call the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce at 760-365-6323.
