Happenings
Historical Society Christmas Party
The Emery County Historical Society Christmas party will be held at the Museum of the San Rafael on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. A program will also be presented.
Flu Shots Available
The Southeastern Utah District Health Department in Castle Dale now has influenza vaccine available for the general public. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Monday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Senior Citizens Christmas Party
The Christmas Party for Emery County senior citizens will be held Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation Building, 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
A field service officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Department service office will be at the Price Workforce Service Center on Dec. 2 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. to assist in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits.
The Best Gifts
On Dec. 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Home Place in Orangeville there will be a reflection day on “The Best Gifts.” Find the gifts you have to give for Christmas by a contemplative search. For more information and reservations call Paula at 435-748-2230.
Castle Dale Stake Sing-In
Castle Dale Stake will have a Christmas sing-in on Dec. 5 immediately following the LDS First Presidency Christmas Devotional, at approximately 7 p.m. It will be held at the Castle Dale Stake Center on Main and Center streets. Everyone is welcome. Bring your Messiah books, if you have them. Join us in welcoming the Christmas season to Emery County.
Cleveland Council Meeting Change
The December meeting for the Cleveland Town Council has been changed from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16. The meeting will be held at the Cleveland Town Hall at 7 p.m. The Cleveland Town Council encourages all residents to be involved in the progressive improvement of the community.
Tom’s Trail Information
There is a road onto East Mountain near the Des-Bee-Dove mine. It is called Tom’s Trail. It is not the road above the mine, but a trail East of the mine. There is little known of this trail and I am looking for anyone with any part of the history of Tom’s Trail. If anyone has any information about the trail, such as who built it, who it was named for, or any other part of the history of this trail, contact Mark H Williams at 435-381-2493.
Youth City Councils
The youth city councils will hold an ice blocking party at 10 a.m. on Dec. 4 at the Ferron Church hill. Chili, hot chocolate and donuts will be served.
RSVP Christmas Lunch
On Dec. 16 at noon, RSVP will host its presidential recognition and Christmas luncheon at the Museum of the San Rafael.
Old Woman Photos
Merlin Christensen is looking for photos of the Old Woman Mountain, located by the rest stop off I-70 in Salina Canyon. If anyone has photos please contact Merlin at 286-2348.
Winter Cheer Camp
The Spartan cheerleaders are hosting a winter cheer camp. The camp will be held Nov. 22-23, and 29-30 at the Cottonwood Elementary. The participants will perform at the first Emery Spartan girls basketball game during halftime on Nov. 23 and also the boys basketball game on Nov. 30. Camp T-shirt will admit performers into the games. For more information call EHS at 381-2689.
Winter Arts Festival
The newly formed Emery County Arts Council is sponsoring a Winter Arts Festival on Friday, Dec.10 from 7-9 p.m. This kickoff event for the Arts Council will be an evening of entertainment, food and fun and will be held under the lights at the Castle Dale City Park and indoors at the Museum of the San Rafael.
Huntington Turkey Trot
Huntington City’s 5th annual Turkey Trot, children’s races and 5K run will be held Thanksgiving morning at 8 a.m., Nov. 25. There is a small entry fee and T-shirts will be for sale. For more information contact Mark or Cheryl at 687-24.0.
Gallery East-Faculty Show
Gallery East, faculty show will be held Nov. 10-Dec. 10, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the gallery at College of Eastern Utah. Faculty members showing are Blaine Atwood, Cliff Bergera, Brent Haddock, Anthony Lott, Kelly Pugh and Nathan Wilson.
Christmas Trees
The Price Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 125 North 600 West, will sell Christmas tree permits for personal use Nov. 22-Dec. 23, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The tag cost is $5 per tree, with only one permit allowed per household.
Lay A Way at the Museum of the San Rafael
For a unique and special gift for Christmas or a birthday, visit our museum gift shop. We have Native American dolls, turquoise and silver jewelry (now half price), Kachina dolls, turned wood bowls, San Rafael rock art afghan, pottery, stocking stuffers, shirts, books, pictures and much more. Lay-a-way now for the holidays.
Ferron Reads
Ferron Read is still happening. Help Ferron meet the challenge of reading 1 million pages before Nov. 24. Currently the total is 927, 630. All Ferron residents are encouraged to record the number of pages they read at work, school or at home and turn it in to Ferron City Hall, Ferron Library or Ferron Elementary. A weekly update will be posted on the marquee at Ferron Elementary.
Financial Aid
Are you having trouble getting money for college? Have you been denied a PELL grant? Do you lack funding? Have you exhausted all other financial resources? To see if your qualify for financial aid through state and federal programs, contact the Department of Workforce Services at 1-435-381-6100 during working hours.
H.E.A.T Program
The HEAT program is once again in operation. If you need assistance with your heating bills, call Kathy in Community Services at 381-5410 to schedule an appointment. The program runs from Nov. 1, 2004-March 31, 2005.
Outstanding Community Volunteers
Nominate outstanding volunteers from your community for the Governors’ Points of Light Award. For information about nomination criteria, go to www.volunteers.utah.gov. To request a hard copy of the nomination form, contact the Utah Commission on Volunteers at 1-801-764-0704 or 1-888-755-8824.
Scholarships Available
Students pursuing careers in agriculture are encouraged to apply for scholarships sponsored by Agriliance and Croplan Genetics. Applications are available from participating local cooperatives or on the Agriliance website, www.agriliance.com in the careers section, or at www.mbservices.com. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2005. For more information or to request an application, call 1-800-232-3639, ext. 4584.
USDA Emergency Loans
On Sept. 15, Secretary Veneman designated 20 counties in Utah eligible for Farm Service Agency emergency loans due to production losses. These losses were a result of drought, insects, damaging wind and heat, that occurred Jan. 1 and continuing. Applications can be picked up at the Emery/Carbon County FSA Office, 88 South 100 East, Castle Dale, or call 1-435-381-2300.
Emery Animal Shelter
Emery Animal Shelter is located a 470 West Hiway 29 in Castle Dale. Animals are ready for adoption: kittens, adult female siamese, two gray tabbies, and one solid gray. Puppies, two border collie mix, black, eight weeks old. Prices vary and all include spay or neuter and rabies vaccination. Call 381-2539 for prices and more information.
Genealogy and Family Heritage Jamboree
The Genealogy and Family Heritage Jamboree hold its 2005 conference in St. George at Dixie Convention Center. There will be 63 classes in seven tracks, exhibits and speakers. For more information visit www.cgslink.com.
Bureau of Land Management RMP
The comment period for the resource management plan, originally ending Oct. 15, has been extended 45 days, to end Nov. 29.
Food Handler’s Classes
Food handler’s classes will be held Dec. 8 at 9 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m. at Southeastern Utah District Health Department, 28 South 100 East, Price. Classes will be taught at the Castle Dale Health Department, 25 West Main Street on Dec. 9 at 4 and 7 p.m. For more information call 381-2252 in Castle Dale or 637-3671 in Price.
Ascension St. Matthew’s Church
The fall schedule for Ascension St. Matthew’s Church will be as follows: Sundays 9:30 a.m.-Sunday school for all ages; 10:30 a.m.-worship, followed by fellowship and refreshments with a potluck lunch on the first Sunday of each month. Wednesdays, beginning in October, 6:30 p.m. worship. For more information call 346-0106. The church is located at 522 Homestead Boulevard in Price.
As You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol
To receive a free copy of the brochure As You Age, call 1-800-662-HELP. This brochure contains information for all seniors concerning aging, medications, and alcohol.
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.
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.
Eyeglasses for Lions Club
The Huntington Lions Club is gathering used eyeglasses to be distributed to needy people in Third World countries. There is a special need for childrens glasses. For more information, contact Judy Lang at 687-5349.
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.