Happenings
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.
Summer Swimming Pool Hours
Castle Dale City swimming pool summer schedule will go as follows. Aquasize: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:30-6:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30-8:30 a.m.; Laps: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30-7:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30- 7:30 a.m.; Family Night: Monday 7-9 p.m.; Open Swim: Monday-Saturday, 12- 7 p.m. For more information call the pool at 381-5298.
Castle Dale Area Needs Host Families
Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive very soon for academic semester and year program homestays, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. Castle Dale area families interested in learning more about student exchange or arranging for a meeting with a community representative may call P.I.E., toll free at 1-800-631-1818.
Cleveland City Meeting
Cleveland City Meeting has been changed to Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.
Food Handler’s Classes
There will be food handler’s classes taught in Price on Aug. 14 at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, 28 South 100 East, Price. The classes are two hours in length and there will be a charge to take the test. For more information call Dr. Claron D. Bjork at 637-3671 in Price.
The food handler’s classes that were to be held in Castle Dale on Aug. 15 by the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, have been canceled.
SRJH Registration
San Rafael Junior High will be holding their registration on August 13. The times are 9-4 p.m. for 8-9th graders and 4-6 p.m. for 7 graders and new student orientation.
Ferron Memory Afghan
Old Mill Camp is selling Ferron Memory Afghans. They are selling these afghans to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the settlement of Ferron. They contain historical images as well as current Ferron sites. Call 384-2648 or 384-2902 for more information.
Canyon View Jr. High Volleyball Camp
Canyon View Jr. High will hold a girls volleyball camp Aug.19 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 3:30-5:30. All 7th-9th grade girls wishing to participate can come to the Jr. High on those days. Try-outs will be Aug. .21-23.
Canyon View Football
Football starts on August 15 at 6 p.m. There will be a participation fee, that includes shorts, mouth piece, shirts, socks, and equipment rental. You will need a physical if you did not play sports at the junior high school last year. Any questions call coach Eric Mortensen 687-5022.
1992 Class Reunion
There will be a class reunion for all 1992 graduates on August 16-17. On August 16, dining with your significant other and classmates at the Museum of the San Rafael at 7 p.m. On August 17, bring the kids, a picnic lunch and your water toys for entertainment at the Millsite State Park at 12 p.m. RSVP to; Tiffany Nelson Sorensen, Box 697, Ferron; Jodi Jeffs Willson, Box 753, Ferron; Melissa McKell Winters, Box 625, Orangeville.
The End Time Prophecy Seminar
Israel, Palestine, the Middle East, Sept. 11, droughts, wars, famines, rumors of wars, asteroids. What do the events of the present have to do with the prophecies of the Bible? Bob Farber is a Jewish Christian who has studied biblical prophecy for over 20 years. Bob will be at Freedom Christian Fellowship for an entire week teaching on how biblical prophecy is being fulfilled before our very eyes. Beginning on Aug. 18 -23 at 7 p.m. each evening and 11 a.m. on Sunday. Freedom Christian Fellowship Church is at 510 E. 100 So. in Price. For more info call 637-0141 or 637-3937.
D.R.O.P.S.
The D.R.O.P.S. truck will be in the parking lot of Desert Edge Christian Chapel, 500 South Main, Huntingon, on Aug. 27. Signs ups begin at 11 a.m.
Yard Sale Fund-raiser
A huge multifamily yard sale fund-raiser will be held for Sharon Oveson who is a victim of MS. The yard sale will be held at the home of Isabelle Oveson, 110 West 200 North, Huntington, on August 23 from 9-5 p.m. and August 24 at 9-5 p.m.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat will be held on August 29 at 7 p.m. at the Ferron LDS Church, 200 North State Street. There will be roles for narrators, 12 brothers and solos. Audition packets are available at all libraries.
Rocky Mountain School of Baseball
The Rocky Mountain School of Baseball’s 9th Annual Fall Super League will begin on Sept. 7 along the Wasatch Front. Doubleheaders will be played on Saturday’s in the following age groups; Jr. Div: 8-9,10-u, 11-u, 12-u, 13-u. Sr. Div. (wood bat league): 14-u, 15-16, &17-18. For more info or to register log on to www.rmsbb.com or call, toll free 877-272-0862.
Utah Shakespearean Festival
The Utah Shakespearean Festival for the summer season of 2003 will be held through Aug. 30 and the fall season from Sept. 18 through Oct. 18. The summer season will include William Shakespeare’s, “Measure for Measure, Much Ado about Nothing, and Richard III”, also the historical musical 1776, Born Yesterday and The Servant of Two masters. The fall season will feature Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” the musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors, and the Oscar Wilde comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest.”
Benefit for Rocky Olsen
Huntington Lion’s Club presents the 2nd Annual Country Hoe Down in benefit for Rocky Olsen who has Leukemia. It will be held on August 17 at the Huntington park. There will be a BBQ dinner and raffle from 5-7 p.m. and entertainment by the Val Jensen’s RT 10 Band from 7-9 p.m.
Emery County Historical Society
The Emery County Historical Society presents its Annual Cowboy Poetry evening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22. The host location this year is the Castle Valley Ranch between Ferron and Emery. Bring your lawn chairs and jackets and plan to settle in for an enjoyable time of new poems and new music by old favorites. Everyone welcome. For information or directions, call society president JoAnne Behling at 384-2666 or secretary Maribelle Wareham at 384-3000.
Veterans, Widows and Dependents
A field Service Officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), will be in the area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to qualify for assistance. The VFW Field Service Officer will be working out of the Price Workforce Service Center from 9-11 a.m. on August 21.
A.W.A.N.A. Club
A.W.A.N.A. Club will be starting back up again on Sept. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Desert Edge Christian Chapel in Huntington. There will be games, music, bible lessons, and treats. All children from age 3 through 6th grade are invited. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call 687-2933.
V.A. Regional Office Is Moving
Effective July 1, our new address and location is: Department of Veterans Affairs, 550 Foothill Drive, P.O.Box 581900, Salt Lake City, Utah 84158-1900. The building is located on the Southwest corner of Foothill and Wasatch Drives, on the grounds of the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System.
Veteran, Dependents, Widows
A service officer from the American Legion will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying for VA benefits, including compensation, pension, hospitalization, education and other benefits. This is a free service and veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to recieve assistance. The Service Officer will be at the Department of Workforce Services Price Employment Center, 475 West Price River Drive, Suite 256 on Wed. Sept. 11 from 9-10:30 a.m.
Grant Writing Class
Utah State University is offering a Grant Writing Class for the fall semester. Classes will be held on Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the CEU campus, room CBB 103, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a cost for the class and course materials. For more information contact Leila Andrews 613-5610 or Mandi Bryner 613-5617.
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.
Helping Utah Children Hear Program
The Helping Utah Children Hear Program is accepting applications from families of children under the age of 21 years who are in need of hearing aids. Families whose income qualifies are eligible for a free set of hearing aids that the child may keep. For more information or to request an application, contact the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind, Marcia Knorr (801)629-4727 or send an email to marciak@usdb.org.
Battling Cancer
If you or someone you love is battling cancer, a free informational tool can help. The booklet, “A Helping Hand: The Resource Guide for People with Cancer, ” is available in its newest version by calling 1-800-813-HOPE or on CancerCare’s website at www.cancercare.org. The guide lists national and regional organizations that offer information; education and support services; programs that provide free medication; and commercial outlets for products. Local resource information can connect you with services such as transportation, financial aid, hospice and home care.
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.
Reducing Energy Bills
Financial Assistance Network has published a booklet, “How to get up to $25,000 of Government money to help reduce your energy bills.” The booklet gives information on how and where Salt Lake City area homeowners can get government help to reduce their heating and cooling bills. Consumers can get information by calling 202-595-1028.
Emery County Landfill
Business hours for the Emery County Landfill are Tues-Fri., 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. and on Sat., 8 a.m- 4:15 p.m. Closed on Mondays. For questions call 381-2719.