San Rafael Summerfest
June 19 – Castle Dale rodeo grounds.
“Minute to Win it” kids games – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Prizes.
The Quack is back (meet at Old Bridge – Noon) $1.
Free swimming – 12-5 p.m. – Castle Dale kids (get certificate at City Hall).
Horse Shoe Tournament:
$5 a team – Prizes. (starts at noon). Call Kyle to sign up – 749-0705.
3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament: $5 a team – Prizes.
Call Amber to sign up – 381-5342.
Bar-B-Q For A Buck:
5 – 7 p.m.
Entertainment (Firehouse Five-Plus) 7-8 p.m.
Kids Rodeo: 8-9 p.m.
Stick Horse races – (must provide own stick horse).
Chicken Chase – (you keep the chicken).
Pig Chase – Mutton Bustin’ – Calf Riding (register at City Hall) – Cash Prizes.
Fire Works provided by Castle Dale Fire Dept.
Memorial Runs
We will continue to run in honor of Coach Gardner and for his family throughout the summer. For more info. contact Nadene Hinkins at 748-5304, Nathan Mecham at 749-2870 or the contact person below. Pre-register at least two weeks in advance of the race for $10 or $15 after that. The fee includes a t-shirt. Heritage Days run will be for Cassie Ewell’s family; July 3-Travis Larsen-687-9355; Orangeville Days-July 24-Kris Bell-748-2906; Cleveland Days-July 24-Ashley Stansfield-749-2978; Emery-July 24-Mistie Christiansen-286- 2411.
Summer 4-H Activities
Need some fun this summer? Join 4-H and learn new things and make new friends. For a complete listing, the 4-H Office has registration forms available. A brief schedule is as follows: Beginning Crochet – Thursday, 10 a.m., Ferron City Hall; Arts and Crafts – begins Tuesday, June 8, 1 p.m. Cleveland; Sewing I (beginning projects) – June 8 and 9, 10:30 a.m., Old Courthouse, Castle Dale; Magnetic Message Board – June 23, 10:30 a.m., CD Old Courthouse; 4-H Summer Camp, Huntington Lake, 9 a.m. June 25; Bottle Rockets, June 29, 2 p.m. Rodeo Park (Fairgrounds), Castle Dale. For July we have Make Your Own Beads, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Crochet a Wire Necklace; Sewing II class for those with sewing experience is July 14, 15, 21 and 28; Iris Paper Folding – July 27 2 p.m. Castle Dale Old Courthouse; Ceramics – July 28-30, Huntington.
There are several fun education camps for older youth sponsored by Emery County Economic Development, Emery School District and 4-H. The camps are Paleontology Camp, June 21-25, $75. Learn and gain experience in digging and caring for dinosaur bones (ninth grade and above). Robotics is July 12-15 will be held at Castle Dale Elementary (fifth grade and above), $20. This year we also have an opportunity to have a Band Mastery Camp for youth and adults interested in improving their performing skills. Master performers from the Crescent Jazz Institute will be teaching this class. $25.
Most of the camps have a small fee. For more information and to register, contact Christine Jensen at the USU Extension Office.Main #114).
Castle Valley Pageant
Castle Valley Pageant and Pioneer Village, July 29-31 and August 3-7, 2010, at the Pageant site 7 miles NW of Castle Dale. Free Admission. Shuttle bus from the Lamb Fry (rodeo park pavilion) and Stake Center parking lot.
Shuttle bus up the hill. For more information, please call (435) 687-2403.
Folk Art Vendors Needed
The Museum of the San Rafael is looking for vendors for:
The Folk Art Festival
August 3rd – August 7th
Please call 381-5252 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mon. – Fri. if you are interested in displaying or demonstrating Art and Folk Art of any style.
We would like to represent our local artisans and also artisans from out of the area.
Huntington Heritage Days Rodeo Queen Contest
Sunday June 13th.
Time: 5 p.m.
Huntington Arena, be there at 4:30 to register.Pre register with Tiana McElprang 435-749-1573.
Utah Summer Games Baseball Tournament
Rocky Mountain School of baseball is teaming up with the Utah Summer Games. The Baseball portion of the summer games will be held on June 24, 25, 26 in the Cedar City Area. The tournament includes age divisions from 9u to 18u and a minimum of four games will be played per team. For more info. or for team registration, visit www.rmsb.com or call toll free, at 1-877-272-0862.
Castle Valley Lamb Fry
Looking for a great fund raiser or a way to make some extra money? The Emery County Fair is looking for a group or individual to coordinate the Castle Valley Lamb Fry. For more information, call Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
Help promote pageant
We are excited to announce that the Castle Valley Pageant will perform this year for eight nights, July 29, 30, 31 and August 3, 4 ,5, 6, 7th. We are asking for your readers help and assistance in promoting the pageant. If anyone has friends or relatives outside of our area who they would like to invite to attend the pageant please call 435-687-2403 and provide us with their name and address and we will mail a brochure to them. Free brochures are also available for anyone that is interested. Castle Valley Pageant Presidency: Mark Justice; Lee Jeffs; Ken Christiansen.
Miss Heritage Days Pageant
Will be held on June 17 at 6 p.m.at Canyon View Jr. High.
Age Groups include: 6-8 Little Miss Princess, 9-11 Miss Princess, 12-15 Jr. Miss Heritage Days, 16-19 Miss Heritage Days. Registration forms can be picked up at the Huntington City Hall. Deadline for registration is June 3 at noon.
2nd Annual Birds & Birdies four man scramble & buddy shoot tournament
June 11 – 9 p.m.
50 bird buddy shoot at Emery County trap range.
June 12 – 8 a.m.
9 hole 4 man scramble at Millsite Golf Course.
Lunch will be provided after the tournament.
Fees: $50 per person or $200 per team.
Limited to the first 18 teams.
Practice and late registration from 7-9 p.m. at the trap range.
Registration forms can be picked up at Emery County Recreation office, J & D Auto or Millsite Golf Course.
For more Info. contact Emery County Rec at 381-2108, Jordan Leonard at 384-2887, Jason Jewkes at 609-0047, Jeremy Jewkes at 749-9768 or Eric Luke at 749-0432.
Rappelling Class
Have you ever wanted to try rappelling down a 200 ft. cliff? Well here is your chance. Emery County Recreation is having a rappelling class June 12. Cost per person is $25. You must register by June 9. For more information contact Emery County Recreation at (435) 381-2108 or TOLL FREE 1-888-601-8075. Don’t wait classes fill up fast.
Ready To Serve?
Ages 17-42
Looking for a rewarding and challenging career? Over 150 jobs. Starting Salary $13 and up per hour. Free medical, free dental, free housing with all utilities paid, 30 days paid vacation yearly. Call 877-810-8328 ask for SSG Bertagnolli with the U.S. Army.
Alcoholics Anonymous
An AA meeting will be held every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in Ferron at the Senior Center, 190 N. 300 W. For information contact call Paul -749-9697 or Jan – 384-2773.
Emery County Activity Guides Available
Emery County Recreation Guides are now available to be picked up at your local City Hall. Use your guide to know what is going on in your community. For more information contact the recreation office at 381-2108.
Food Handler’s Classes
Price: June 22.
Time: 9 a.m., and 4 & 7 p.m.
Place: 28 South 100 East Price.
Cost: $15
For more information contact: 637-3671.
Castle Dale: June 23.
Time: 4 & 7 p.m.
Place: 25 W Main, Castle Dale (next to Boyd’s Pharmacy).
Cost: $15
For more information contact: 381-2252.
Classes are two hours in length. Current cards are required for all individuals working in, but not limited to, restaurants, bars, nursing homes, school cafeterias, convenience stores and deli’s.
Cards are good for three years.
4-H Needs You
National Special Olympian Seeks Donations
Lance Riches of Green River has been chosen to represent team Utah at the 2010 National Olympic Games in Lincoln Nebraska in July. Lance would really like the opportunity to represent Utah, his friends and his family. If you would like to help Lance get to Nebraska, an account has been established at Eastern Utah Community Credit Union in his name.
“Adopt A Room”
Dear Emery County Businesses, groups and community members,
We need your help. The new Emery County Children’s Justice Center is ready for adoption. There are a total of six rooms in the center and three of them still need your care. We have a play room, an interview room and a kitchen that needs some TLC. Our yard is also in need of adoption. So if you are one of the lucky participants not only do you get to decorate, furnish, and name the room, or maybe plant a seed, you will recieve a tax write-off and your name on a plaque next to the room or yard you adopted. And most important, you will make a difference in a childs life!
For more information please contact Kizzy or Shelley at 435-636-3735 (Shelley Wright), 435-636-3737 (kizzy Ellington).
Please hurry and make this home a happy home
Need Help Paying For Your Prescriptions?
Your local medicare counselor may be able to help.
Is your yearly individual income $16,245 or less?
Are your individual assets limited to $12,510 or less?
Do you have questions regarding your current Rx plan?
If you answered yes to any of these questions contact your local Medicare Counselor for an appointment by calling 1-435-637-4268 ext. 714.
Orangeville Youth City Council
Youth City Council has a new advisor, Carmen Humphrey. The council is open to youth in Orangeville 7 through 12 grades.
Applications are available at the city hall, library and at Emery High School. Please come and join in for the fun and opportunities that are available to the youth. You can contact Carmen at 748-5674 or call city hall 748-2651.
ATTENTION HUNTINGTON YOUTH AGES 12-18
Come join the Huntington Youth City Council. Great opportunities to serve your community and learn leadership skills. You can even qualify for college scholarships. For more information contact Julie Jones at (435) 687-9744.
Senior Center May Calendar
Emery Center:
Exercise – Mon.-Fri.
8-9 a.m.
Lunch – noon -every Wednesday
Bingo- May 5
1st Wednesday
Shopping bus May 12- 2nd Wednesday – 1 p.m.
Blood Pressure – May 19 CNS 3rd Wednesday
Band plays -May 26 – 4th Wednesday
Empty Nesters -Last Monday – 4:30
Castle Dale Center:
Blood Pressure- May 4- CNS 1st Tuesday, RM May 18 3rd Tuesday
Lunch/Bingo – Every Tuesday
Line Dancing – Every Thursday – 10 a.m.
1st/3rd/5th Monday – 1:30 p.m.
DUP – 2nd Monday – May 10
Art Class – Every Tuesday – 3 p.m.
Phase 10 games – Thurs. 11 a.m.
Rook Club – Every Thursday – 1:30 p.m.
Beads & jewelry – 2nd/3rd/4th Friday – 10:30
Shopping Bus -Usually the 1st Friday. Call for reservation
Huntington Center:
Blood Pressure- CNS 2nd Monday May 10
RM 4th Monday May 24
Lunch/Bingo – Every Monday
Phase 10 games -Monday 1 p.m.
Line Dancing – May 10- 2nd Monday – 1:30 p.m.
Excercise – Mon. – Fri. – 6:30 a.m.
Shopping bus – Usually the 1st Friday. Call for reservation.
Ferron Center:
Blood Pressure- RM 1st Monday – May 3
CNS 3rd Monday – Msy 17
Lunch – Monday/Tuesday
Excercise – Every Thursday 1 p.m.
Green River Center:
Nurse Clinic- May 5 – 1st Wednesday
Lunch – Tuesday/Wednesday
Bingo – May 19 – 3rd Wednesday
Ceramics and/or Shopping – Call for dates.
Local singer songs online
Rachel Peterson’s songs can be heard online now at http://www.iheartradio.com/new2/artists/missleah Her stage name is Leah.
Free Resource Makes Applying for Student Financial Aid Easier
Self-guided presentation walks students through the sometimes-confusing financial aid application process. The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is very pleased to announce “Navigating the FAFSA,” a much-needed new resource to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (commonly called the “FAFSA”). This tool is a self-directed presentation that guides students through topics explaining the purpose of the FAFSA, how to obtain a PIN to sign their FAFSA securely online, what information should be gathered, how to complete the FAFSA, and how to submit it. Easily found on the front page of the UHEAA website, this presentation gives high school counselors and financial aid professionals another tool to help their students. To access the presentation go to http://www.uheaa.org/ and click on the “Navigating the FAFSA” button. The presentation can also be found through UHEAA’s Facebook page.
New AA Meeting
A newly established AA meeting will be held every Monday night from 7-8 p.m. at the Huntington Senior Center, 176 West 100 North.
Desert Edge Christian Chapel Website
Desert Edge Christian Chapel in Huntington is hosting a new website, www.desertedgecc.com. Information about services, current events, comments, prayer requests, sermons and Bible studies times are available on line.
Attention Emery County Residents
Do you have a friend or a loved one who is serving in the military in a combat zone? If so, Operation Home Support would like to add their names to their list. Once on the list, the ladies of Operation Home Support take it upon themselves to send these soldiers care packages and letters to let them know they are appreciated and loved. So if you have someone in mind, or know of someone who is serving in a combat zone in any branch of the military, please contact Jan Hess or Dixie Swasey to add their name to the list. Thank you for all of your help and support. American Legion Auxilary Unit 42 Jan Hess 435-384-2753 or Dixie Swasey 435-384-3172.
Looking for Injured Veterans
A New Orleans doctor is looking for veterans of either the Iraq war or the war in Afghanistan who have suffered traumatic brain injury or post traumatic stress disorder to participate in a free pilot trial of treatment that so far has had 100 percent beneficial results. Veterans who qualify will be flown to the clinic (and home later) free, and sponsors are making lodging, meals and transportation available at vastly reduced rates. Interested veterans are asked to call Dr. Harch’s office in New Orleans for an interview at (504) 309-4948.
Addiction Recovery Help
Narconon reminds parents that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs with youth is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your kids help if they need it. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all classes of drugs. Narconon also offers free addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers. 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com
WWII Veterans
Seeking officers, enlisted men, WACs, cadets, Britons, civilians and /or their families and friends who were stationed at Cochran Field, or lived in Macon, Ga. during WWII, who would be willing to contribute artifacts, photos, articles and stories pertaining to their experience with the men and women working there. If so, contact: Mike Rowland, Archivist, WR-LC/MU, 1942 Heritage Blvd., Robins AFB GA 31098-2442.
DVDs4VETs
To donate DVDs to veterans who otherwise do not have access to them, visit www.dvds4vets.org. For more information call Laurance at 1-914-835-3673.
Power Wheelchairs Available
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk safely, nor self propel a manual wheelchair and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. If the patient’s need is for use in the home, call for more information to see if they qualify. Call toll free 1-800-246-6010.
Looking for Host Families
Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is looking for host families in the local area to host a foreign exchange student. These young ambassadors are between 15 and 18 years of age and all speak English. Student’s profiles will start arriving for students from various countries. Students come with their own spending money and medical insurance. Call Anne Ring, 1-866-462-3423 if you are interested in opening your hearts and homes to one of these individuals.
Community Representatives Needed
Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is looking for community representatives to assist in finding host families and work with the students and their families during the school year. Individuals must enjoy teenagers and have good communication skills. Call Anne Ring, 1-866-462-3243 if you are interested in learning more about becoming a community representative.
Drug Rehab Resource
Problems with a drug or alcohol addiction in a loved one? Don’t know whom to turn to for help? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free confidential consultation to find the help you need. Call today 1-866-649-1594 or find out more at www.drugrehabresource.net.
Seniors and Disabled Struggling with Debt
The DCSD legal service is designed to help seniors and disabled people who cannot afford to hire an attorney to file for bankruptcy, but need legal representation to get collectors to stop harassing them, Call 1-800-992-3275 Ext. 1304 with any questions.
Medical Help for Children
Utah families with children in need of medical services or medical equipment needs not fully covered by health insurance can apply to the United HealthCare Children’s Foundation for up to $5,000 in medical assistance grants online at www.uhccf.org
Bible Study
Bible studies are being conducted by the Seventh-day Adventists of Emery County on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the home of Robert and Elsie Law, 1065 East 300 North (Bench Road), Ferron. Everyone is welcome to come. For more information, call 384-2424 or 384-2447.
Local Veterans Employment Representative
A local veterans employment representative visits the Castle Dale DWS Office the first Wednesday of each month. Appointments can also be arranged on other days by contacting Steve Wilkinson at (435) 636-2343. The LVER is also available Monday through Friday at Department of Workforce Services, 475 West Price River Drive, for questions about VA benefits, assistance with VA applications, employment assistance and other veterans issues. If you have questions about your benefits or eligibility for benefits, contact Steve Wilkinson at 636-2343.
Power Wheelchairs
The Three Wishes Inc. Program makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to senior citizens (65 years and older) and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call toll free at 1-800-817-1871.
CASA Volunteers Needed
Each year hundreds of children in Emery and Carbon counties become wards of the juvenile court system due to child abuse, neglect or abandonment. The child welfare system can only devote so much time and attention to each individual case and, consequently, to each individual child. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are ordinary men and women who find it in their hearts and their schedules to help these abused and neglected children. Those interested in volunteering should contact Kerrie, the CASA coordinator at 435-381-5595.
Angels Have Wheels
All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disorders, and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, they maybe eligible to receive an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare. For information on Medicare eligibility contact Gregory at 1-800-810-2877.
Help With Inhalers
The in home Rx programs makes available breathing medications and nebulizers to patients who may have asthma, emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call 1-800-344-5764 or visit the web site www.inhomerx.com for more information on the details of this program.
Senior Mobility
The Senior Mobility Program makes available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled, power electric wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call 1-800-451-0971 to see if you qualify.
Utah Valley Cancer Center
Utah Valley Cancer Center, located at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center has a new toll-free phone number. Anyone can call 1-866-549-3800 to schedule an appointment, get information about local cancer support groups or to find out more about IHC cancer services and physicians. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Power Wheelchairs
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to senior citizens (65 years and older) and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call toll free at 1-800-246-6010.
Free Wheelchairs to the Disabled
The Wheelchair Foundation, Intermountain Healthcare, and the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation are partnering to distribute free wheelchairs to disabled Utahns. Persons interested in getting a free wheelchair can call 1-877-387-3839, or apply at www.wheelchairfoundation.org/utah
Salvation Army
Donations are needed from Emery County residents to the Emery Chapter of the Salvation Army which provides emergency assistance for the people of Emery County as well as people traveling through the area. Mail donations to the Emery County Sheriff’s Office, Box 281, Green River, Utah 84525 or Emery County Sheriff’s Office, Box 817, Castle Dale, Utah 84513. For information, contact Cheryl Keener at 435-564-3432.
WWII Veterans
Seeking Officers, Enlisted Men, WACs, Cadets, Britons, Civilians and /or their families and friends who were stationed at Cochran Field, or lived in Macon, Georgia during WWII, who would be willing to contribute artifacts, photos, articles and stories pertaining to their experience with the men and women working there. If so, Please contact: Mike Rowland, Archivist, WR-LC/MU, 1942 Heritage Blvd., Robins AFB GA 31098-2442.