Wilberg Mine Disaster Memorial
A Remembrance Memorial for the 25th Anniversary of the Wilberg Mine Disaster will be held on Dec. 19 beginning at the Wilberg Monument at 4 p.m., then proceeding to the Emery High School Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. for the remainder of the services. We cordially welcome everyone to attend these services to show respect to our fallen brothers and sister and co-workers. For more information, call the United Mine Workers of America at 435-637-2037.
Emery County Aquatic Center Mom-N-Tot Pool Day
A mom-n-tot pool day hosted by the Emery County Aquatic Center for Tots up to kindergarten age will be held on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning on Nov. 17. If you have an interest in this activity, let the pool know so they can arrange for lifeguards. 381-swim (7946).
United Way Community Angel Tree Archery Fun Shoot For ages 5 to 99
At the Carbon County Fairgrounds in the event center. Nov. 21. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fun shoot is $10 per round or two rounds for $15. Each round will enter you into the door prize drawing. (3-D and paper target shoot). Long bow -recurve-compound shoot off at 3 p.m. for whoever is up for the challenge. All proceeds will go directly into the United Way of Southeastern Utah’s Angel Tree account for assisting and helping our families who will need help with the upcoming holidays. Anyone interested in shooting a bow to see how fun it is can do it for $5 for 10 arrows and the bow and arrows will be provided. Door Prizes drawing at 5 p.m. (you do not need to be present to win) For more information call: Dorothy Carter 435-636-2820,Carbon County 4-H Gun Club 435-637-8672, Don Burgess 435-637-2275.
College of Eastern Utah Bread and Soup Night
Bread ‘n Soup begins Nov. 2. College of Eastern Utah is hosting its 11th annual “Bread ‘N Soup Night” beginning Nov. 2 and continuing each Monday through Nov. 23. The event runs from 5-6:30 p.m., and is held in the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Carbon County Food Bank. Adults are $5, students $4 and children under 5 years are free.
Community Theatre Needs You
Would you like to help make a story on a page come to life on the stage? Then Community Theatre needs you. We need: directors, costumers, make-up helpers, construction crews, backstage helpers, musicians, choreographers. We are looking at doing fun shows such as “Newsies”, “Jungle Book”, and “Honk.” If you are interested in helping out in any of these areas call Tricia Erickson 381-2019 leave a message if no answer.
Emery High School Drama Announces Upcoming Plays
The big news is that we are doing “Hello Dolly” on Nov. 19, 20, 21. This will be a big cast musical with 35 people involved. Karla Urie is Dolly and Colton Leavitt is Horace Vandergelder. We are also planning on doing a comedy/drama “Lost In Yonkers” in late January or early February.
Ferron Beautification Committee
Appreciation Soup Dinner Nov. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Fairground’s Rec. Building. Volunteers in 2009 service projects and The Scarecrow Contest participants are invited to attend. This is our way of saying thanks. We appreciate your help with the Spring Clean up, the tree plantings and the flower planting. The Scarecrow Contest Winners will be announced and awarded their ribbons after the dinner.
Forest Service Begins Christmas Tree Sales
Christmas tree permits will go on sale Nov. 23 at the Ferron District Office and Price Supervisor’s Office of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Permits will cost $10 and can be purchased during regular business hours from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Ferron and from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Price. In addition, the Price office will open two Saturdays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Christmas tree tag sales. Customers should come prepared to pay with correct change or a check. The Forest Service cannot accept credit or debit cards, or make change. The Forest officer selling tags will issue each purchaser cutting instructions. Customers traveling long distances for permits should call in advance to determine if permits are still available. Vehicle access, except for snow machines, must be confined to established roads on the Forest. Roads may be muddy, snow packed and slick. Be prepared for winter driving conditions.
Orangeville Youth City Council
Youth City Council has a new advisor, Carmen Humphrey. The council is open to youth in Orangeville 7-12 grades. Applications are available at the city hall, library and at Emery High School. Come and join in for the fun and opportunities that are available to the youth. You can contact Carmen at 748-5674 or call city hall 748-2651.
Junior Jazz Referees needed
We are in need of referees for Junior Jazz. We will conduct a traininig session. It pays $10 a game. If you are interested, contact Cindy Draper at 748-2235.
Prehistory Week Poster Contest
Utah State History announces the 2010 Utah Prehistory Week Poster Contest. The winning poster will be professionally printed anddistributed nationwide to promote Utah’s unique past. Every year during the first full week of May, Prehistory Week celebrates Utah’s rich archaeological, paleontological, and cultural resources. Events all over the state include lectures, programs, activities, demonstrations, and tours.
The poster contest is open to all ages. Entrants may choose any material, design, or medium, but the principal elements of the design should depict aspects of Utah archaeology, and entries should be less than 16″ wide and 24″ long. Winners in three categories will receive cash prizes: grand prize winner: $250; secondary school winner: $100; elementary school winner: $100.
Posters should be submitted no later than January 7, 2010, to:
Antiquities Section, State History, 300 S. Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
For an entry form or to see past winners, visit the
Prehistory Week web page at http://history.utah.gov/archaeology, or contact Renae Weder at rweder@utah.gov or 801/533-3529 or Ron Rood at rrood@utah.gov or 801/533-3564.
Diabetes Cooking Class in English & Spanish
This class is important to anyone who is diabetic, pre-diabetic or caring for a diabetic. Let’s start balancing those blood glucose levels!
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
10 a.m. – Noon @ Active Re-Entry.
Classes are free. Open to Carbon & Emery County residents. Materials are provided. Items cooked in class will be tasted for lunch. If transportation is a problem, give us a call. To pre-register, call: 435-637-4950. For more info. www.arecil.org.
Angel Tree Applications
United Way Angel Tree Applications are now available at Emery County DWS and Volunteers of America located in the same building as Boyd’s Family Pharmacy. Deadline for filing applications is 13 November 2009.
ATTENTION HUNTINGTON YOUTH AGES 12-18
Come join the Huntington Youth City Council. Great opportunities to serve your community and learn leadership skills. You can even qualify for college scholarships. For more information contact Julie Jones at (435) 687-9744.
Memory Lane Cruise Inn Night at The Star Grill & Arcade
133 North Main in Huntington. 435-687-7827.
Every Tuesday night 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bring your old model cars, park in the grill parking and come in for dinner.
A great night of fun and prizes.
Emery Town Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 3, 4,& 5. Kids corner–paint their own ornament for $2.Also pictures with Santa on Sat. from 1-6, $5 per picture. Call now to reserve your booth. Barb 286-2215 or Tanya 286-2492 for more information.
Food Handler’s Class
Nov. 18
Dec. 9
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SEUDHD – 25 W. Main Castle Dale. For more information call 381-2252.
Community Nursing Services Influenza Vaccination Schedule
Flu shot clinics will be held at the Community Nursing Services Castle Dale.
Nov. 13.
Lamb for sale
The Emery County 4-H Horse Council still has Seasoned Lamb left from the Lamb Fry, it is frozen and here at the Courthouse for $5.98 a pound, anyone interested please call Emery County Extension at 381-2381.
Boy needs help
6 year old Xander Archuleta is in need of a bone marrow transplant. This family is in need of your assistance for treatment which will take place at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah and for associated expenses such as travel to treatments.
A donation account has been set up at Zion’s Bank under the name of Xander Archuleta. You can donate at any Zion’s Bank Branch by simply telling them Xander’s name.