Happenings
Progress Office Closed
The Emery County Progress office will be closed during the morning on April 3, for a training in Price. Please take any submissions to Dr. Tuttle’s office.
Camp Dale DUP
Camp Dale DUP will host its montly meeting on April 14 at 1 p.m. at the Castle Dale Senior Citizen’s Center.
Buckhorn District Scouters
April 10 will be youth protection training at 7 p.m., all leaders need this, Round Table at 7:30 p.m., Webelos leader outdoor training, both will be held in the Castle Dale Stake Center.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is reselling the Wellington home. Deadline for application is April 15. For information call Sylvia at 687-9184 or the Habitat office at 636-3230.
Emery High RodeoTeam
Emery High Rodeo Team will host its annual high school rodeo April 18-19. They are looking for students interested in joining the team, anyone wishing to make a donation or to help sponsor the team. They will also be having a raffle, items to be raffled are on display at Ream’s in Price. For more information, call Evelyn at 653-2413.
Emery County Community Theater
The Emery County Community Theater production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be performed April 10-11-12 and 14 at the Emery County High School beginning at 7 p.m. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m.
Canyonlands Field Institute and Elderhostel International
The Canyonlands Field Institute and Elderhostel International are offering three programs this summer to active adults 55 and up. Arches National Park, May 31-June 5; Colorado River Rafting and Hiking, July 12-17; and San Juan Mountains Hiking with Llama Support, April 12-19. For all program information, visit the website www.canyonlandsfieldinst.org. or to register call Elderhostel at 877-426-8056.
Free Sleep Apnea Clinic
If you snore, feel tired, fatigued or not quite up to par, sleep apnea may be your problem. Dr. Nicholas, Director of Castleview Hospital Sleep Disorder Clinic, and Dr. Peterson, ENT, will be speaking at the Emery Medical Center, April 15 at 6 p.m. At 5 p.m., community members can get their oxygen levels checked by Praxair and Woodwards Homecare.
Emery County Archives Wants Stories
The Emery County Archives is looking for your stories of service in the CCCs. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the CCCs, the archives would like to assemble the stories of those either from this area who served or those who came here from other parts of the country. Please contact Shirley at the archives at 381-2671.
Utah State Parks Board Meets in Vernal
The Board of Utah State Parks and Recreation meets Apr. 2-4 in Vernal. The public is welcome to attend all or part of the meeting, which is scheduled at 7 p.m. April 2, and 8-10:30 a.m. on April 4 at Vernal City Hall located at 447 East Main Street.
Majors Fair
One stop shopping for undecided students April 3 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the College of Eastern Utah gives students the opportunity to get information on new majors, career counseling, career planning, course requirements, and academic services. For more information, contact the Academic Advising office at 613-5623 or 613-5311.
BYU Family Expo
Brigham Young University’s popular Family Expo is scheduled for April 7-8. Experts in all aspects of marriage and the family, parenting skills and Gospel-centered home life will give presentations during the Expo. To register call (801) 378-8925 or visit http://familyexpo.byu.edu. All lectures will take place at the BYU Conference Center located at 770 East University Parkway, northeast of the Marriott Center.
Blue Star Banner from the American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary, Ferron Unit 42 along wtih the San Rafael Piece Makers Quilting Guild would like to present those families who have loved ones serving in the military a Blue Star banner or poster to hang in their windows. It does not matter if the person is serving here in the US or abroad. Contact Jan Hess 384-2753, Dixie Swasey 384-3172, Carol Riddle 286-2453 after 6 p.m. (auxiliary) or Reva Fillmore 687-2649, June Maxwell at the Huntington Senior Center 687-2502 (quilting guild).
Huntington Heritage Days Rodeo Queen Contest
Huntington Heritage Days Rodeo Queen Contest will be held April 26 at 9 a.m. at the Huntington Rodeo Arena. Age groups; Lil Miss- 9 and under; Princess-10-14; Queen- 15 and up. Release forms necessary. For information, rules and forms call Beth, 687-2752.
Orangeville Pee-Wee League
Orangeville Pee-Wee league sign-ups will be held April 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Orangeville City Hall for ages 4-7. For more information call 748-2741 or 748-2444.
Know Before You Go, ATV Class
Off Highway Vehicle class will be held April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation Center, 75 South 400 East in Castle Dale. Children ages 8-15 must be certified to operate ATVs on public lands. For more information contact Emery Rec, 381-2108 or Mark H. Williams, 381-2493.
Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp
Applications are being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10 through 19 are eligible to apply. Past participants include Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill, and Antawn Jamison. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American Team. For a free brochure call (704) 373-0873 anytime.
Canyonlands Writers River Trip and Workshop
July 3-8, the Canyonlands Field Institute will host a river trip and writing workshop for five days of instruction, critique and private time for your writing. The river trip feature serene floats as well as rapids through Westwater Canyon. For more information or to register call 800-860-5262 or visit www.canyonlandsfieldinst.org.
BYU Summer sports and Dance Camps
Registration is now underway for all summer sports and dance camps at Brigham Young University. To receive a full listing of camps and workshops or to register, visit http://sportscamps.byu.edu or call 801-378-4851.
Castle Dale Swimming Pool
Season opening will be April 1. Schedule: Open swim-Monday and Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays noon-7 p.m. Family Night Monday from 7-9 p.m. Aquasize Monday-Friday from 8-9 a.m.
Castle Dale Book Fair
“Clued Into Reading” Castle Dale Elementary’s book fair will be April 9 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., April 10 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and April 11 from 8:30a.m.-3 p.m. Dads and Donuts will be April 11 at 7:30 a.m.
Rocky Mountain School of Baseball
The Rocky Mountain School of Baseball is accepting applications for the spring Super League 2003 season. Deadline for registration is April 1. The age divisions are as follows: 8-9, 10-u, 11-u, 12-u, 13-u, 14-u, and 15-u. For more information log on to www.rmsbb.com or call toll free, 1-877-272-0862.
Texas Mission Reunion
Texas Mission 1967-1970 Pres. E.C. Howe Reunion April 4 at Taylorsville North Stake Center, 1250 West Atherton Drive, Taylorsville, 6 p.m. refreshments, 7:15 p.m. program. To Atherton Drive go to 4500 South; go west to approximately 4400 West, turn on to Atherton Drive. For information call 801-266-0915.
Veterans, Widows and Dependents
A Field Service Officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department Service Office in Salt Lake city, will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits. The VFW Officer will be working out of Price Workforce Service Center from 8:30-10:30 a.m on April 10.
Health Career Exploration Camp
The Utah AHEC program at Southern Utah University is looking for high school students interested in pursuing a health care career. On June 16-18, AHEC will host their fifth annual Health Career Exploration Camp on the campus of SUU. All high school students are welcome to attend. The registration fee includes housing, meals, workshop activities and a T-shirt. For more information or to receive an application, contact Carrie Torgersen at 435-638-7449 or torgersen@suu.edu. A registration application can also be printed off the internet by visiting www.ahec.suu.edu.
CEU Scholarship Deadline
College of Eastern Utah Alumni Association announces that there are two tuition scholarships available through the Alumni Association for the 2003-04 school year. These scholarships are made possible through proceeds from the CEU Alumni Wildman Golf Tournament held last fall. Applications and informational brochures are available at the counselors office at Emery High. The application deadline is April 1.
Romeo and Juliet in Price
The Utah Shakespearean Festival’s “Shakespeare-in-the-Schools” program will present its touring production of Romeo and Juliet April 15 at the Price Civic Auditoruim. The performance is sponsored by the Price City Culture Connection and the Carbon School District and is free to the public.
Veterans Affairs Office Revamps
The Utah State Division of Veterans Affairs service officers will travel twice a month to assist veterans in the rural and outlying areas including the Price office. To find out when they will be in your area please contact The Utah Division of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-894-9497.
Days of ’47 Pageant
The Emery Company and County Camps of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers are looking for young women that are eligible to compete in the Days of ’47 Queen Pageant. You must be at least 18 years of age and have pioneer ancestors that came to Utah before 1869. If anyone is interested please contact Karen Huntsman at 381-5445 or any of the captains of the Emery County camps for further details.
Mesquite Senior Games
If you are 45 years old or older and love to compete in sports activities, the Mesquite Senior Games are for you. The games will be held April 28-May 4 and present twelve sports for competition; basketball, tennis, golf, softball, bowling, fun walk, sporting clays, archery, horseshoes and track and field. For more information and to register, call 702-346-0244, or log on to www.mesquiteseniorgames.com.
Survival Resource Guide for a Nuclear, Biological or Chemical Attack
Are you prepared for a terrorist attack in your community? If not, information in a new booklet might help. The New Era Survival Research Institute has published “Survival Resource Guide for a Nuclear, Biologic or Chemical Attack.” The booklet gives information about what to do to improve personal safety in the event of a terrorist attack. For additional information call (202) 882-9000 or visit www.newerasurvival.org.
Narconon Information
Through our hotline and website we offer free assessments and over 11,000 local referrals. If you or someone you know has a drug or alcohol addiction call Narconon today at (800) 468-6933 or email us at www.stopaddiction.com.
Relay for Life Memory Wall
Residents wishing to have photos displayed during this event, please contact Mary Dickerson at 637-0964.
Volunteers of America Utah RSVP
Retired and Senior Volunteer Prorgam we need you! If you are 55 of older and have time to serve your community call now. We are looking for seniors who would like to go to the schools and help with students. We are looking for seniors who would like to crochet booties and hats for babies in our hospitals. If you have time on your hands, even an hour a week we can use you. Call Laurie or Betty at RSVP 381-2765. Our hours are Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Museum of Church History and Art
New exhibit: Latter-day Saints Yesterday and Today, open through Labor Day; Primary Makes Me Happy: A Celebration of 125 Years of Primary is continuing. Museum hours: Mon.-Fri.-9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., Sun. and most holidays-10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call 801-240-3310.
Scholarship Application Deadlines
Apr. 15. Westminster College is open and Applied Technology Centers varies.
Scholarship Publication Reveals Sources
Students and parents may receive a full color publication on how to receive academic funding by sending an email to NationalAcademicFunding@attbi.com and entering “Scholarship Information” in the subject line. The publication will automatically be sent to you. Those without computer acces can receive the publication by contacting NAFA, 188 Summer Street, Dept. 13, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Unemployment Insurance Extension
On Jan. 8 President Bush signed a bill extending Unemployment Insurance benefits through May 31. This new extension does not grant additional weeks for individuals who have exhausted their Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation eligibility. To file for unemployment benefits, phone 1-888-848-0688. Claimants can also file for benefits on-line at jobs.utah.gov.
Firefighter Web Site
American Firefighter Today is an online news and information publication developed for firefighters and rescue personnel. Visitors to www.americanfirefightertoday.com may explore the site for one month free.
Uncle Sam Anwers Everyday Questions
Get the information you need from the new Federal Citizen Information Center, formerly the Federal Consumer Information Center. When you need information on the programs, services and benefits of the federal government, just call 1-800-333-4636 or visit www.FirstGov.gov and get the answers you can trust.
Gina Bachauer International Amateur Piano Competition
Competition will be held June 16-21 at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square with the Bachauer International Piano Festival preceding it June 7-14. Applications due Feb. 1 and include a recorded audition. Applicants must be 33 or older and not derive their principal income as professional musicians. For more information, visit www.bachauer.com or call (801) 297-4250.
Cancer and Treatment Information
Intermountain Health Care has introduced an online resource center for information about cancer and the treatment of cancer. Log on to www.ihc.com and click on the IHC Cancer Services link.
Progress Photos
The Emery County Progress is requesting everyone who has brought in photos to be used in the newspaper to pick up those photos. The hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Foster Care Families
The Utah Foster Care Foundation is encouraging Utahns to strengthen families by becoming foster parents. For more information call 1-877-505-KIDS or log on to the website at www.utahfostercare.org.
Ballet Repertory Ensemble
Annual Spring concert, Apr. 24-26, classical dance forms, Apr. 25-28, contemporary dance forms, CEU Geary Theater at 7:30 p.m.
AARP Utah Seeks Volunteers to Prepare Tax Returns
AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest, free, volunteer run tax counseling and prepartation service is seeking volunteers of all ages who want to learn tax law and prepare tax returns for taxpayers of low-to-moderate income, with special attention to those over 60. Call toll-free 1-888-227-7669. When prompted, select Tax-Aide program and the select Volunteer Recruitment program. Leave your name and number. You will be contacted by a Utah Tax-Aide volunteer.
Schedule for Know your Religion Lecture Series
Price
150 South 500 East
Chairperson, Anthony Beals
435-637-4432
Programs are on Thursdays and begin at 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 10, David E. Bokovoy – One Eternal Round: A Survey of God’s Plan of Happiness
Registration codes for this series: 23659-03adult season pass, 23659-04student season pass
Huntington
Huntington Stake Center
11 East 200 North
Programs are on Fridays and begin at 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 11, David E. Bokovoy – Modern Revelation and the Ancient World
Registration codes for this series: 23659-03adult season pass,23659-04 student season
American Heritage Education Foundation
Our American Heritage Education Foundation is launching a nationwide effort to place fact-based historical information on the Vietnam War era in high schools.
High school or college educators need only to provide their name, phone, details of their course including student load, as well as a physical mailing address to receive a free package of materials. Included are VHS tapes, DVD set, a CD-rom, and a bound Educator Guide. E-mail requests to chairman@ourvaluescount.com. To find out more, call Kate at 1-800-536-5920.
Epilepsy Foundation Need for Awareness
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions of childhood. Yet young people and their families often find that age-old stereotypes and misconceptions about it can be more difficult to cope with than the disorder itself. To provide support and information, the Foundation offers a toll free number, 1-800-338-1000 or visit the website at www.epilepsyfoundation.org.
Power Wheelchairs
The Three Wishes Program makes available to Senior Citizens (65 years old and up) and the permanently disabled, power wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit required. 1-800-451-0971 for more information or to see if you qualify.
Utah Arts Council Will Speak
Members of the Utah Arts Council’s Board of Directors are available to speak to local groups about the importance of utilizing economic tools found in the arts to strengthen Utah communities. If your group is interested in learning more about how the arts are important to economic prosperity, contact Jerald Holyoak, 801-328-5047, or the Utah Arts Council at 801-236-7552 for more information.
Consumer Information Catalog
A new Consumer Information Catalog is available at no cost. This catalog contains a variety of information to help save you money and answer your questions. It can be obtained by calling 1-888-8PUEBLO, that’s 1-888-878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. -8 p.m. ET., or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to order.
U.S.D.A. Website for Those Needing Hay
USDA has developed an internet website for producers of livestock that “need/have” hay, haying or grazing available. The website is located at www.fsa.usda.gov and has a quick link titled FSA HayNet. This is available to assist livestock producers in finding needed hay or grazing.
Albuterol Products Available
The In Home Rx Program makes available breathing medications and Nebulizers to patients who may have Asthma, Emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. If you are an oxygen user at home or have severe problems with breathing conditions, please call for more information to see if you qualify. 1-800-344-5764 or visit the website www.inhomerx.com.
Support Group
Bringing hope to single moms support group and self-reliance class now being offered in Castle Dale. Open to the public free of charge. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. There will be on site child care available with prior notice. The course offers self-reliance skills, recourses, skills on setting up a safety net and starting a new life plan. For more information call Jennifer at 381-2827 or Jackie at 637-5542.
Clinic For Women
Southeastern Utah District Health Department is offering a clinic for women between the age 40- 64. Get a private check-up by a female provider. Get a pap test and breast exam. Receive a free mammogram voucher. Women must meet age and income guideline to qualify for a free exam and mammogram. For more information call 381-2252.
Emery County Landfill
Business hours for the Emery County Landfill are Tuesday-Friday., 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. and on Saturday, 8 a.m- 4:15 p.m. Closed on Mondays. For questions call 381-2719.