Community Events
Spardette Spring Show
The Emery High School Spardette Spring Show will be March 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Spartan Center. There will be a small entrance fee.
Cheerleader Spring Show
The Emery High School Cheerleader Spring SHow will be March 22, 5:30 p.m., in the old Emery High gymnasium. There will be a small entrance fee.
Volunteers Needed
Turnquist Retreat in Elmo is looking for volunteers to entertain elderly residents with singing, dancing, playing instruments, visiting, and playing games. You will enjoy the company of the folks at Turnquist. Call 435-653-2555 and ask for Tonya.
Look for Two New Books
The Emery County Domestic Violence Coalition is promoting awareness and education by donating two new books to help with this problem in our community. Check out these books at your own local library. For more information call Kathy Anderson at 381-4743.
A Sunshine Project
Varsity Troop 315 is selling Sunshine (Grade A manure). This money will be used by the troop to pay for summer camp. Payment to be made upon delivery; delivery dates March 9 and March 23 – all weather permitting. To order call Chris Collard (381-5348), Scott Ashby (318-2055), or Joseph Jeffs (381-2850) for prices.
It’s Track Time
Registration for the Emery County Track Team will be March 13-14 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation Center. Ages 7-18 will be competing at local track meets, summer games, and out of area meets will be available. Fee includes a T-shirt. 14 events with local meets beginning April 9. Sign up now – 381-2108.
Stay Close, Go Far
Thinking about continuing your education or getting a degree? Did you know that you can get a degree without moving? Utah State University has a center in Castle Dale. If you are interested, please join us on March 13, at 6 p.m. at the Museum of the San Rafael.
Building Homes Building Lives
Habitat for Humanity of Castle Country is accepting applications for two homes to be built in Castle Dale within the next two years. Board meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Carbon County Courthouse – everyone welcome – have one board position open. Sign up for the upcoming Golf Scramble at Green River Golf Course (April 26) and the Bowling Fundraiser (May 4). Call 435-636-3230 for details.
“Pirates of Penzance”
Emery High Drama and the Community Theater will present the Gilbert and Sullivan musical, “Pirates of Penzance” at the EHS auditorium on March 15, 16, and 18, at 7 p.m. Tickets very affordable. Don’t miss this fun and entertaining musical.
3 on 3 Basketball
A “3 on 3” basketball tournament for men, women and youth in grades 4-12 will be March 16 all day at the Emery High Spartan Center. To pre-register as an individual or team and for fee and a time schedule call Jimmy Jones (318-2689) or Shannon Hiatt (381-2108). Or show up and register right before your game.
Little League Sign-ups
Huntington Little League sign-ups will be March 18 and 19 at the Town Hall from 6-8 p.m. Questions? Call Rick Allred (687-9134), Gib Miller (687-9020), or Natalie Collard (687-9058).
Ferron Babe Ruth Baseball Sign-ups
For children ages 9-12 (as of Aug. 1, 2002) and children ages 7-8 that are interested in playing in a county wide Rookie League, sign-ups will be March 18 and 19 at 6-7 p.m. at Ferron City Hall. Questions? Call Monte Gee (384-3195), Jason Jewkes (384-3279), or Loran Behling (384-3300).
Parents/Guardians
The parent/teacher conference at Canyon View Jr. High for 2nd semester will be held over two evenings: Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20, from 4-7 p.m. Some teachers will be available for just one session as follows: March 19, – David Bird, Tiffany Sorensen, Jackie Weihing, and Doug Mecham; March 20, – Reed Fehlberg, Kathryn Emery, and Creig Cox. No school on March 21.
Veterans and Dependents
The American Legion Service Officer will be at the DWS Center, 475 West Price River Drive in Price on March 20, from 9-10:30 a.m., and at Green River at the City Hall on March 19, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. You may call to see which documents you will need to bring at 801-524-6040.
Presenting LD Singers
The LD Singers from Ephraim LDS Institute of Religion will perform at Emery High Auditorium on March 20, at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for this religious program; the community is invited. For more information call Cindy Foote at 381-2050.
CEU Founder’s Day
The College of Easten Utah’s annual Founders’ Day is set for March 23. Events will be groundbreaking for new Reeves Main Building at 4 p.m. at east parking lot on 400 North, a reception for honorees and families at 5 p.m. at the College Center; a dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the awards. Those interested in participating in the alumni choir or making reservations for the dinner can call 435-613-5246.
Give a Helping Hand
Cleveland is holding a dinner and auction for long time residents Lester and Shawna Minchey on March 23. Items for the auction can be dropped off at the Cleveland Elementary school during school hours. Be thinking what you would like to donate; circle the date on your calendar, to help these two who have given so much to this area and now need our help. Call Owen Olsen (653-2240), Jamie Jensen (653-2219), or Sandra Jensen (653-2360).
Easter Egg Hunt
Cleveland Town will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt this year on March 23, at Noon. Don’t be late! Preschool and elementary age children meet in front of the Town Hall. It’s fun! It’s free. Bring your baskets! Everyone gets a prize! Call Cleveland Town Hall (653-2310), or Jamie Jensen (653-2219) for more information.
AA and Narcotics Anonymous
Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings now held in Emery County at the Four Corners building, 45 East 100 South, Castle Dale. Narcotics Anonymous is on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Alcoholics Anonymous is Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call 381-2432 or 687-9416.
Free Spruce Trees
Join the National Arbor Day Foundation and get 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees ready for planting between March and May . Call 402-474-5655 for membership. Any person joining in March can have ten free white flowering dogwood trees. Call today.
World of the Wild
Utah’s Hogel Zoo’s call for the “wild” is going out once again to all Utah artists with a 9th Annual Art Show taking place now until April 14. Catch this “World of the Wild” exhibit and see your favorite animals at the same time.
Music Composition Contest
Jackman Music of Orem is holding an original music contest featuring Choral (Mixes Chorus), Piano, and Instrumental categories. More information can be obtained by calling Deborah at 801-225-0859.
Days of ’47 Royalty Pageant 2002
The Days of ’47 Pageant deadline is May 10, but for information of the rules, for more information contact Karen Huntsman (381-5445) or Beverly Jensen (381-2605).
Being A Woman
The most important risk factors for breast cancer are being a woman and growing older. If you have questions about breast cancer and would like to talk to someone, there is help. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 to reach the American Cancer Society, and locally you can call 381-2838.