Community Events
Huntington City
Huntington City secondary water schedule. There will be no watering from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Even numbered houses and lots will water Monday and Thursday. Odd numbered houses and lots will water Tuesday and Friday. Churches, schools, mobile home parks, cemetery, ball fields and city park will water Wednesday and Saturday. Absolutely no watering on Sunday. Anyone not following the water schedule or wasting water will be subjected to penalties. 1st offense-warning, 2nd offense-citation, 3rd offense-loss of secondary water for season.
Swimming Pool Hours
The Castle Dale Swimming Pool is open! Aquasize, Mon.-Fri. 8-9 p.m; Open Swim, Mon. and Wed., 4-7 p.m., and Sat., Noon-7 p.m.; Monday Family Night 7-9 p.m. Lap Swim, Mon-Fri., 6-7:30 p.m. For more information call the pool at 381-5298.
Castle Dale City
Public notice is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council of Castle Dale City, will hold a special meeting at the City Hall at 61 East 100 North, on May 28 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
SUU hosts Business Conference
Senator Bob Bennett and the Center for Rural Life at Southern Utah University will host the Rural Utah Business Technology Conference at the Hunter Conference Center on the SUU campus in Cedar City on May 28 and 29. Keynote speaker is eBay President and CEO, Mag Whitman. To be an exhibitor, to participate, or to sponsor, call Bruce Richeson, 435-628-5514, or Scott Truman, 435-586-7852. Affordable conference fee includes a Tues. evening reception, breakfast and lunch on Wed., and all breakout sessions.
Health Career Camp
Attention high school students looking for health care careers! Utah AHEC is presenting a three-day camp at SUU on June 10-12. An affordable three days of on-campus housing, meals, looking at career options, profession skills, science experiments, and social activities, interacting with local health care providers and college students is available by registering now. For details, call Carrie Torgersen at 435-865-8573.
Special Needs Swimming Program
The Special Needs Swimming Program will run June 10-14 from 7- 8 p.m. Registration will be on June 3 from 2-5 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation office located at 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale. This program is for children who are mentally or physically challenged. For more information, contact the Recreation office at 381-2108.
Swim Lessons
Registration for Swim Lessons begins May 13-31. Register during pool hours or each day between 8-11 a.m. Payment is requested at time of registration. Call Sarah at the pool for cost and times, 381-5298.
Jr. Miss and Miss Orangeville
The annual Jr. Miss and Miss Orangeville pageant will be held on May 28 this year at the High School auditorium. All Orangeville Junior High and High School girls interested please pick up an application at the Orangeville City Hall or Contact Elda at 748-2343.
Cowboy Poetry Gathering
The 8th annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held on June 1 at the 777 Ranch on Dutch Flat Road in Ferron. The Circuit riders from Cody, Wyo., and Ron Ehman, a cowboy poet, from Elko, Nev., will entertain with their musical numbers, humor and poetry. Hayrides will begin at 3 p.m., a BBQ will be held at 5 p.m. and the program at 6 p.m. For more information contact Rick Benson at 384-3001.
Summer School
If your child has failed the following classes, they made want to consider summer school: Career Guidance, Writing, Health, Novels, American Government and Law, Modern Civilization, U.S. Studies, Biology, Applied Math, Algebra 1 and Geometry. They can receive school credit for these classes. Registration will be held on June 3 at 8 a.m. or 12 p.m. The cost will be $100 for as many classes as you want to take. For more information contact, Tom Hansen at 653-2410.
Odessa Jones Retires
Odessa Jones is retiring after 22 years as Castle Dale librarian. An open house will be on June 3 from 4- 6 p.m. at the Castle Dale Library.
Spanish Trail Rodeo
The Spanish Trail Rodeo will be held in Ferron on June 7 and 8 starting at 8 p.m. Mutton bustin and steer riding will start at 7 p.m. Steer riders must sign up ahead of time. Local entries and early sign ups contact Boe Taylor 687-9135.
Rodeo Queen and Princess
The Spanish Trail Rodeo Queen and Princess tryouts will be June 1 starting at 5 p.m. Ages for princess is 13 and under, Queen is 14 and up. Contact Tammy Funk 653-2986 for further information on sign ups. Judges will be from out of the local area.
Mystery in Life
Home Place in Orangeville offers a reflection day on June 1, from 10-3 p.m. Reflection will focus on “Mystery in My Life”. For information and reservations call Paula at 748-2230.
Artist Grants
The Utah Arts Council’s Artist Services program is offering up to $1200 to artists in all disciplines for professional opportunities. The deadline for the Artist Grants is June 3. Applications and guidelines may be requested from the Utah Arts Council at 801-236-7549.
Fund Raiser for Rick Dotson
An auction and dinner will be held on June 8 at the Cleveland Elementary, for the benefit of Rick Dotson. Who has been diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma Skin Cancer. There will be entertainment by the Val Jensen band. Cash donations will be accepted at Zions bank. For more information contact Sandra Jensen 653-2360, Freda Fillmore 653-2232, Jamie Jensen 653-2219, or Owen Olsen 653-2240.
Utah Statewide Archaeological Society
The Utah Statewide Archaeological Society (USAS) will hold its annual statewide convention on June 7-9 at the Antelope Island State Park in Davis County. The public is welcome to attend but both USAS members and nonmembers must preregister in order to get discounted state park entrance and group camping fees and meals. For more information contact Marty Thomas at (801) 533-3577 or www.mthomas@history,state.ut.us.
Orangeville Day
Orangeville Day, “Celebrate America,” will be held on June 15. Plan now to be part of the parade, entertainment, or help with the many activities for all ages. Call Orangeville City Hall for more details, 748-2651.
Volunteers for Utah Arts Festival
The 26th annual Utah Arts Festival is looking for approximately 1,000 volunteers to assist with this year’s celebration. It will be held in downtown Salt Lake City on June 20-23 at the Gallivant Plaza and on 300 South. To register to become a volunteer or find out more information, call the Festival’s Volunteer Hotline at (801) 322-5912 or log on to www.uaf.org.
Miss Elmo
The Miss Elmo pageant will be held this year on June 21. All girls between the ages of 4- 18 who are interested, please contact Ruschelle Mortensen 653-2973 or Kathy Jensen 653-2591. All applications must be turned in by May 30 with your $10 registration fee.
Ten Star All Start Camp
Final applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. For a free brochure, call (704) 568-6801 Anytime.
Active Re-entry Now in EC
Active Re-Entry a community based program has a satellite office in Emery County at 40 South Center in Castle Dale. Many services offered; committed to promoting the rights, dignity, and quality of life for all persons with disabilities. Call 381-5410.
Clinic For Woman
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.