Huntington First Ward
The Huntington First Ward will be having their Christmas party on Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. There will be a program, Santa and a lasagna dinner. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sub For Santa
The United Way is in urgent need for the Sub for Santa program. 700 children are still yet to be matching with sponsoring organizations, families or individuals that can provide gifts for children ages 18 and under. For more information go to www.uw.org or call 801-363-9414 ext.10.
Cleveland’s Christmas
Cleveland town will hold its annual Christmas party and program on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. at the town hall. There will be a short program, light refreshments and of course Santa will make a special visit. Come and enjoy.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
A field service offier from the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be at the Price Workforce Service Center on Dec. 22 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. This is a free service to assist veterans, widows and dependents in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits.
Eyeglasses for Christmas
The gift of sight would make a great Christmas gift. The Huntington Lions Club is gathering used eyeglasses, especially childrens glasses, to be distributed to needy people in this country and other countries. For more information and to give the gift of sight to a fellow human being, contact Judy Lang at 687-5349. There is also a container at Boyd’s Pharmacy in Castle Dale for donations.
Women’s Volleyball
We are playing. Emery County women’s volleyball sign-ups will begin on Dec. 20. Entry fee is $15 per team. For more information or to sign-up, call Trisha Jensen at 653-2270 or Dawnette Gordon at 687-2204. Play will start the first part of January.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Castle Country is building a fully wheelchair accessible house in Castle Dale and can use your help. Please mail your donations (to help pay for fill dirt and buy shingles needed now) to HHCC, P. O. Box 724, Price, UT 84501. Those $5 and $10 donations help so much. Volunteer for workdays,attend board meetings, and save aluminum cans. Get an application. For more information call President, Katherine, 435-650-0074, or Sylvia, 687-9184, (leave messages) or drop in at the RSVP/VOA office to pick up HFHI information. Give a helping hand.
Farm Bill Sign-ups
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting sign-ups for Farm Bill Conservation programs such as Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHOP), and Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA) until Dec. 31. Sign-ups can be made at the Castle Dale Service Center, 1120 North Des-Bee-Dove Road, Castle Dale, call 381-2300 ext. 101 or the Price Field Office, 540 Price River Drive, Price. For more information call 637-0041.
Warming Families
Warming Families collects warm items such as blankets, hats, socks, slippers and other warm items to homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and nursing homes throughout the country. Visit www.warmingfamilies.org for more information or to donate items.
Emery County Gun Club
The Emery County Gun Club, located next the Emery County Landfill, will host a shoot on Dec. 31 and it will begin at 1 p.m., but shooters can come anytime during the day as shoot continues throughout.
Conservation Program deadlines
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced that statewide signups for Farm Bill conservation programs will close on Jan. 13. For more information check online at www.ut.nrcs.usda.gov.
Quilts of Valor
Quilts of Valor, a program that provides quilts to each injured serviceman or woman, is being organized in Emery County. This program needs funds and interested people to help with making the quilts. For more information contact Hazel McMullin at 653-2246, Michelle Anderson at 687-9445, or Reva Fillmore at 687-2649.
Christmas for our Troops
The US Troop Support Foundation is asking for donations to help send Christmas care packages to troops that we now serving our country. For more information call 816-224-4729 of toll free at 1-866-393-8787 or you can visit their website at www.ustroopsupport.org
Muscular Dystrophy Volunteers
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for volunteers for their 2006 summer camp program. Volunteer counselors are needed to help young people with neuromuscular diseases. For more information call 800-572-1717 or www.mdausa.org/clinics/camp/index.cfm.
Holiday Gift Drive
The National Foster Parent Association is launching a Holiday Gift Drive for children of the Gulf Coast. More than 8,000 foster children in that area have been affected. Gift registries have been set up at Target and Amazon.com. To view these registries, visit www.amazon.com’gp/registry/JPLXNMVTOSM3_ or www.target.com.
Christmas Tree Permits
The Price Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 125 South 600 West in Price will be selling Christmas tree permits for personal use until Dec. 23 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Folk Art Apprenticeship Grants
Application for the 2006 Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program Grants are now available through the Utah Arts Council. Interested individuals should call George Schoemaker at 801-533-5760. The grant deadline is Dec. 31.
Attention Pet Owners
The Carbon County Humane Society will soon resume their spay and neuter clinic. Please call 435-613-7414 to make the necessary appointments.
Food Handlers Classes
There will be food handlers classes for all persons working in food handling establishments. Classes will be taught in Price on Dec. 29, at 9 a.m. and 4 and 7 p.m., in the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, 28 South 100 East, Price. Classes will also be taught in Castle Dale, at the Health Department, 25 West Main, Dec. 8 at 4 and 7 p.m. For more information contact Dr. Claron Bjork at 637-3671 or Terri at 381-2252.
Depression and Bipolar Alliance
A Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) support group is now forming in Sanpete County. DBSA groups are peer-led, confidential and supportive meetings for those who suffer from depression and bipolar syndrome, and their families and friends. Our meetings will be at the Central Utah Counseling Center, 390 West 100 North in Ephraim. No fees are required to attend. For more information call Sheila at 462-3925.
Addicts Anonymous Meetings
AA meetings will be held at the Castle Dale Senior Citizen building, 85 North 200 East. AA will be Friday nights from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 381-5119, ask for Jonathan. All addictions welcome.
Free Legal Clinic
Every second and fourth Monday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. a free legal clinic will be held at the Price Court House. Call Utah Legal Services at 1-800-662-1563 to set up an appointment.
LDS 12-step meeting
LDS 12-step meeting is every Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Delta Seminary. Everyone is welcome.
MS Support Group
The MS support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at South Eastern Utah District. Health Dept., 28 South 100 East, Price. Family members and caregivers are welcome too. Wheelchair accessible.
Tip Line for Drug Violations
A tip line has been introduced in Emery County. The Emery County drug task force is requesting help from the residents to report any suspicious drug activity. The number is 381-2888, and all callers will remain anonymous. It is very important for citizens to be actively involved in helping remove drugs users and pushers from Emery County.
AWANA Club
AWANA club for children age 3 through sixth grade will be held at Desert Edge Christian Chapel on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. There will be fun, games, Bible lessons, treats and fun. The theme for this year is Red, White, and Blue, the Lord Loves You. For more information call 653-2361.
Operation Home Support
To donate to Operation Home Support, a program to send packages to local soldiers stationed overseas, contact Jan Hess, 384-2753. Donations can be mailed to American Legion Auxiliary #42, P.O. Box 209. Ferron, Ut. 84523.
Project ChildSafe
Project ChildSafe, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation will be distributing free gun locks throughout Emery County. Members of the community may call their local law enforcement agency for information on how to obtain a free gun lock.
New Emery County Archives Hours
Emery County Archives now has new hours. The new hours are noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Archives is now under the supervision of the Emery County Recorder and a message may be left at that office at 381-2414.
Help for Addictions
Drug addictions can leave an individual feeling helpless and out of control, especially if you are the family member or friend of an addict. Narconon Arrowhead can help. Narconon offers free counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers nationwide by calling 1-800-468-6933 or logging onto www.stopaddiction.com. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call Narconon now.
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/utahSupport Group for Parents
Grief support group for parents who have lost a child will be held Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the classroom at Castleview Hospital, 300 North Hospital Drive, Price. For more information contact 637-4800, ext. #4018 or 820-0287.
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 website 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.
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.
Union Local 6363
Attention, union meeting for local 6363 will be held the third Wednesday of every month at the District 22 office in Price. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.
Girl Scout Leaders Needed
Girl Scouts need leaders in Emery County. Call Nina Green at 800-678-7809 to volunteer.