Happenings
Scottish Festival
On Aug. 9, during the Emery County Fair, there will be a Scottish Festival. The festival will be held at the Castle Dale City Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be music, dancing, food, bands and athletes. For more information contact, Richard at 687-9311.
Labor Day Camp Out
Red Rock 4-Wheelers is planning Moab’s Labor Day Camp Out for the weekend of Aug. 30-Sept. 1. For more information call 435-259-ROCK.
DROPS is Back
New location: 100 South 500 East in Castle Dale. Line up south along 500 East. Do not block driveways or you will not be served. Next date is July 29, sign ups begin at 11 a.m. Your cooperation is needed to keep this vital service.
American Legion Field Officer
A field service officer from the American Legion Department Service Office in Salt Lake City will be at the Price Workforce Service Center from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Aug. 7. This is a free service and veterans need not be members of the American Legion to qualify for assistance.
BAD 2 Reunion
The BAD 2 Association represents men and women, who in World War II were stationed in England at Base Air Depot #2. The annual reunion for this group is scheduled in Salt Lake City on Sept. 4-6. For more information contact Dick McClune, 527 Quarterfield Road, Newport News, VA 23602.
Emery Town Pioneer Day
Flag raising 6:45 a.m.; breakfast 7 a.m.; parade 10 a.m.; arts and craft displays, games and skeet shooting after the parade; lunch at noon; horsehoes will be played throughout the day; dinner at 6 p.m.; Al Shakepaere entertains after dinner; fireworks at dark.
Central High Reunion
All classes of Central High School can participate in a reunion to be held at the Museum of the San Rafael on Aug. 30. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. Those who are planning to attend, must RSVP no later than Aug. 15 by sending the meal fee and your registration form to Central High School Reunion, c/o Keith Ware, Box 537, Orangeville, Utah 84537. For more information call Keith at 435-748-2323 or Jim at 801-253-9622.
Quarter Horse Giveaway
On Friday night during the San Rafael Pro Rodeo, Castle Valley Ranch will be giving away a quarter horse, horse colt. The drawing will be from the rodeo ticket stubs and will be drawn during the rodeo.
Former Exchange Student
Jacob Christensen was an exchange student from Denmark who lived in Emery County in 1987-88. He would like to hear from his host family and any friends. Email address is jacobchristensen@oncable.dk.
DUP Opening Social
Emery County Company of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers will hold their opening social on Aug. 23 at the Castle Dale City Park (rain location: Castle Dale Senior Citizens Center). Officers meeting 10 a.m. with training sessions. General meeting and brunch 11 a.m. Meet the new company board and kick off an exciting new year of DUP.
DUP New Member Drive
Want a break from stresses of modern day life? Like to learn new things? Does studying history fit the bill for you? Want to meet new people? Join the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. DUP is open to daughters of any age. You do not need to have ancestors who came as early pioneers to Utah to join. There are camps located throughout Emery County. For more information contact: Lois in Elmo, 653-2504; Sharlene in Huntington, 687-2268; Earlene in Orangeville, 748-2791; Irene in Cleveland, 653-2239; Jo in Ferron, 384-2648; Bly in Castle Dale, 381-2153; or Judy in Green River, 564-3359.
Emery High Reunion
Emery High Class of ’98 will hold it’s five year reunion on Aug. 13 at the Castle Dale Fairgrounds Park at 6 p.m. For more information, call Angela Huntington at 381-5436 or Weston Lemon at 650-2688. Please RSVP by Aug. 1.
Spanish Relay Service
Relay Utah introduces toll free spanish language telephone translation service, to connect deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled Utahns who desire to communicate in Spanish with Utah’s hearing community. Spanish Relay is available at 1-888-346-3162.
1983 Class Reunion
The Emery High School Class of ’83 will be held at Emery High School on Aug. 1-2. For RSVP or more information call Jack Funk at 435-653-2986.
Emery High Class of 1993
The class of 93 is announcing the 10 year reunion, July 25 at 6 p.m. at Emery High School. There will be activities, refreshments, and lots of opportunities to chat and see what the last 10 years have brought. For more information call Bryce Thompson at 801-593-8522 of send an email to cobthomp@connect2.com.
Arbor Day Foundation
To obtain a tree ID guide, contact the National Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410 or go online to arborday.org for ordering information.
A New Resource for Parents
To help kids fill their time more productively this summer vacation, the Federal Communications Commission has created a “Parents Place” on the FCC website that will help parents and other caregivers guide children in their use of telecommunications media. The web address is www.fcc.gov/parents.
Traveling Replica of Vietnam Wall
A 240 foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be available for the public to experience July 25-27 at Wasatch Lawn South Valley, 13001 South 3600 West, Riverton. The exhibit is free and is open 24 hours. The names of 58,219 men and women who died or are Missing in Action are inscribed on the polished black face of the memorial.
FAIR Conference
The Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research announces the Fifth Annual Mormon Apologetics Conference, Aug. 7-8 at Utah Valley State College in Orem. For a complete list of speakers and topics or to register visit www.fairlds.org/conf03b.html. You may also register by phone at 801-479-3705.
Gooseberry Road
The road will be open to public access on the July 4 and July 24 holidays only. For more information regarding these closures, contact Dave Jeppsen with the Fishlake National Forest at 435-896-1066.
Weight Watchers
Keep Weight Watchers in Emery County. If you are interested in this weight loss program, contact Staci Moss at 748-2675. They will be meeting every Thursday evening at the Castle Dale Senior Citizens’s Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming program changes and new products.
Carbon High Class of ’63
Carbon High School Class of ’63 will celebrate its 40th reunion Aug. 8-10 in Price. We are looking for the following classmates: Jim Parry, Sharon Shaw Larsen, Phyllis Stout, Nelda Shaw, Austin Henry, Kristen Rachele, Bill Halamandaris, Linda Lovelace, Jim Hurdman, Skip Cunningham, Kathy Anderson, Georgia Jerant, Sally Arriola Dixon, Dick Pacheco, Gary Bean, Dennis Broadbent and Susan Pace Fullmer. With information or for more information contact Louise Hamilton at 472-3859, Tammy Johnson at 637-0842 or Maxine Samples at 637-4846 (work, M-F, 8a.m.-5 p.m.).
Labor Day Telethon Auditions
Auditions are being held for the 2003 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and must provide their own music. VHS format videotapes of performances, not to exceed four minutes in length should be sent to: Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Talent Search 2003, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90036. Deadline for receipt of tapes is July 11.
SARE Grants
People in Utah agriculture seeking support to explore sustainable practices can apply for competitive grants from the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (SARE). The calls for proposals can be found on the web at sttp://wsare.usu.edu. For more information or to obtain hard copies, call the Western SARE office at 435-797-2257.
Mormon Short Story Contest
Sunstone Education Foundation announces the 2003 Brookie and D.K. Brown Memorial Fiction Contest, with the entry deadline extended from June 30 to July 31. Categories are short stories (under 6,000 words) and short-short stories (under 1,500). Entries must in some way relate to Latter-day Saints experience, theology or worldview. To receive a copy of the complete contest rules and fees, call Sunstone, 801-355-5926 or visit our website at www.sunstoneonline.com.
Gallery needs Stories
The gallery in the Joseph F. Smith building, now under construction, needs stories about the educational heritage of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some ideas for stories include, but are not limited to the following: traditions of faith and learning, foundations of education in the restored gospel, early schools in Zion, education in the family and extending learning to all the world. There are also volunteer opportunities available. To submit stories write to the Education in Zion project at B-34 110A, Provo, Utah 84602, fax 801-422-0110 or email stories@byu.edu. To volunteer and learn more about the project visit http://exhibit.byu.edu or call 801-422-1986.
Educational Opportunities
The College of Eastern Utah has a new Educational Opportunity Center serving Carbon and Emery Counties. The program is designed to assist adults who would like to start into a college of their choice. The Educational Opportunity Center can assist students with a variety of services including financial aid application, college course selection and completing their GED if needed. It is a free service and targets low income and first generation students. If you would like to start college in the fall, now is the time to get started. The Educational Opportunity Center is located in the College Center – Room 213. Feel free to walk in without an appointment or call Shawnee at 613-5243. During the summer, the center will be closed on Fridays.
Grants for Families of Utah’s Guard and Reserves
A collaboration of Utah United Ways launched the Homefront Response last month to help Utah’s military families cope with the personal and financial burdens of U.S. war efforts. The first step is for military members and their families to identify the Homefromt agency partners in their area by visiting www.uw.org and clicking on “how to get help,” or by calling the 211 information hotline. Families outside the Wasatch Front should call 888-826-9790.
Emery County Fair
“This Land Is Your Land” The Emery County Fair opens celebrating the 100th birthday of the forest service. Historic exhibits at the Museum of the San Rafael; Smokey visits the kid, Aug. 5; retired employees honored at the fair parade Aug. 9.
Arapeen ATV Jamboree
The Southeastern Utah OHV Club is hosting the Arapeen ATV Jamboree to be headquartered in Ferron Aug. 13-16. The jamboree has many rides scheduled, a safety class, and several dinners and breakfasts for participants. For more information visit www.arapeenatvjam.org.
Vendors for Emery County Fair
The Emery County Fair is looking for vendors for the fair, Aug. 5-9. For booth rental information contact Kathy at 687-2403.
Exhibits for Emery County Fair
The Emery County Fair is looking for exhibits for this year’s fair, Aug. 5-9. Get your homemade and home grown products ready to exhibit. Take pride in our county. Cash prizes to all winners. Call Kathy at 687-2403 at 381-2381 or Bernice Payne at 653-2212 for more information.
Utah Rural Summit
The Utah Rural Summit will be held Aug. 5-8 in Cedar City. For more details and registration information visit www.utahreach.usu.edu.
Story Time at Castle Dale Library
Laugh it up at the Castle Dale Library. Summer story time schedule: July 25-closing program. The Castle Dale Library is also having a summer reading contest. Don’t miss out.
U.M.W.A. Local 6363
Members, attend six meetings and receive a 70 year anniversary hat. Meetings are held every third Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the District 22 building in Price.
Emery County Archives Wants Stories
The Emery County Archives is looking for your stories of service in the CCCs. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the CCCs, the archives would like to assemble the stories of those either from this area who served or those who came here from other parts of the country. Please contact Shirley at the archives at 381-2671.
Narconon Information
Through our hotline and website we offer free assessments and over 11,000 local referrals. If you or someone you know has a drug or alcohol addiction call Narconon today at (800) 468-6933 or email us at www.stopaddiction.com.
Volunteers of America Utah RSVP
Retired and Senior Volunteer Prorgam we need you! If you are 55 of older and have time to serve your community call now. We are looking for seniors who would like to go to the schools and help with students. We are looking for seniors who would like to crochet booties and hats for babies in our hospitals. If you have time on your hands, even an hour a week we can use you. Call Laurie or Betty at RSVP 381-2765. Our hours are Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Museum of Church History and Art
New exhibit: Latter-day Saints Yesterday and Today, open through Labor Day; Primary Makes Me Happy: A Celebration of 125 Years of Primary is continuing. Museum hours: Mon.-Fri.-9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., Sun. and most holidays-10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call 801-240-3310.
Uncle Sam Anwers Everyday Questions
Get the information you need from the new Federal Citizen Information Center, formerly the Federal Consumer Information Center. When you need information on the programs, services and benefits of the federal government, just call 1-800-333-4636 or visit www.FirstGov.gov and get the answers you can trust.
Cancer and Treatment Information
Intermountain Health Care has introduced an online resource center for information about cancer and the treatment of cancer. Log on to www.ihc.com and click on the IHC Cancer Services link.
Progress Photos
The Emery County Progress is requesting everyone who has brought in photos to be used in the newspaper to pick up those photos. The hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Foster Care Families
The Utah Foster Care Foundation is encouraging Utahns to strengthen families by becoming foster parents. For more information call 1-877-505-KIDS or log on to the website at www.utahfostercare.org.
Epilepsy Foundation Need for Awareness
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions of childhood. Yet young people and their families often find that age-old stereotypes and misconceptions about it can be more difficult to cope with than the disorder itself. To provide support and information, the Foundation offers a toll free number, 1-800-338-1000 or visit the website at www.epilepsyfoundation.org.
Power Wheelchairs
The Three Wishes Program makes available to Senior Citizens (65 years old and up) and the permanently disabled, power wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit required. 1-800-451-0971 for more information or to see if you qualify.
Utah Arts Council Will Speak
Members of the Utah Arts Council’s Board of Directors are available to speak to local groups about the importance of utilizing economic tools found in the arts to strengthen Utah communities. If your group is interested in learning more about how the arts are important to economic prosperity, contact Jerald Holyoak, 801-328-5047, or the Utah Arts Council at 801-236-7552 for more information.
Consumer Information Catalog
A new Consumer Information Catalog is available at no cost. This catalog contains a variety of information to help save you money and answer your questions. It can be obtained by calling 1-888-8PUEBLO, that’s 1-888-878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. -8 p.m. ET., or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to order.
Albuterol Products Available
The In Home Rx Program makes available breathing medications and Nebulizers to patients who may have Asthma, Emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. If you are an oxygen user at home or have severe problems with breathing conditions, please call for more information to see if you qualify. 1-800-344-5764 or visit the website www.inhomerx.com.
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.
Clinic For Women
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.
Emery County Landfill
Business hours for the Emery County Landfill are Tuesday-Friday., 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. and on Saturday, 8 a.m- 4:15 p.m. Closed on Mondays. For questions call 381-2719.