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Castle Valley FYI

By Sun Advocate

Notices


Autumn Fest Art Exhibit – The John Wesley Powell River History Museum Art Gallery, 885 East Main, Green River, is hosting the Autumn Fest Art Exhibit with works by prominent Utah artists. The exhibit runs from September 27 through December 31, 2004.
CEU’s Bread and Soup Nights – Begin Monday Oct 25th and continue Nov 1st, Nov 8th, Nov 15th and Nov 22nd in the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Adults $4.00, Students $3.00, Children $2.00. All you can eat bread and soup. Proceeds go to the Carbon County Food Bank.
No Parking – Helper City Police Department advises all residents that parking is not allowed November 1 to March 1 of each year from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on any city street. Additional information is available at www.helpercitypd.net and click on city ordinances.
Trick or Treat for Food – Oct.30 from 4:00-7:00. Please be generous to the larger spooks collecting food for the Carbon County Food Bank.
Price City Fall Cleanup – Price City will allow yard trash to be set out along the curb or ditch line within the public right of way. This cleanup is only for Price city residents and businesses. Dates of cleanup are October 30 to November 13, 2004. Trash may not be set out before or after these dates. Trash must be organized in separate piles of 1) tree limbs, grass, bushes and weeds; 2) concrete, brick, rock and dirt; 3) metal; 4) rubber tires. All trash must be secured so it does not blow away in the wind. Do not include household domestic garbage in these piles. Do not include hazardous, poisonous or toxic liquids or solids. Commercial companies and contractors are not to use this time to have their project debris hauled off. Price City reserves the right to refuse to pick up trash and materials it feels it is not able to properly handle, the property owner will be responsible for the removal of these items. Feel free to call with any questions you may have regarding the cleanup at 637-5010.
Christmas Tree Tags Available – for the Ferron/Price Ranger District, will be available to the public on November 22. The tags will be sold for $5 each on a first-come, first served basis. A family may only purchase permit in their name. Tags will not be available by mail. A tree may be cut anywhere on the Ferron/Price Ranger District except for Huntington Canyon, Straight Canyon, campgrounds, and timber sale areas. Trees may not be cut within 100 feet of roads. Many aspen stands are being replaced by conifers. To slow this process, conifer removal in aspen stands is encouraged. Any size tree may be cut. You can obtain your permits at the following offices: Ferron/Price Ranger District, 115 West Canyon Road, Ferron, (435) 384-2372 or Price Supervisors Office, 599 West Price River, Price, (435) 637-2817.
“Spencer’s Wishes” Fundraiser – Spencer’s Foundation will be holding its annual fundraiser on November 10 in a radio telethon on Kickin’ Country from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call to bid on Jazz tickets as well as merchandise from local businesses. 100% of the donations received go to Carbon and Emery county children Donations can be made at Eastern Utah Community Credit Union. For more information call Phil Roundy at 637-7195 or Pam Roundy at 820-8954.
Castle Country Dance Competition – November 12 at 7:00 p.m. for ages 5-18. Solos, duets, small team competitions permitted. Sponsored by CEU Eagle Dancers. Contact Anjelena Cook at 637-3905 for more information.
Carbon High School Class of ’76 – is looking for classmates to serve on the 30th Reunion. If interested contact Phill Howa, or call Leslie Tolley at 637-6130. First meeting is November 11.
Workout For Your Health – Carbon Rec offers low impact aerobic, weight and many other fitness techniques classes from Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. $2.00 per class or passes available. Sandy Winn teaches Monday and Wednesday, Diane Truscott Tuesday and Thursday at Castle Heights Elementary.
Helper City Christmas Festivities Calendar – is available online at www.helpercity.net/specialevents.html.
Volunteers Needed – Rocky Mountain Hospice and Faith in Action Volunteer program is looking for caring volunteers who would like to work with elderly people who do not qualify for Home Health or Hospice care but could use companionship, someone to call to see and check that they are all right, someone to run the errands they can no longer do. Volunteers will try to help these people live as independently as possible in their own homes. For more information on the Faith in Action program or to volunteer please call Margaret Colosimo at 637-8070. Training is provided.
Information Gathering Meeting – Active Re-entry and the Community Action Resource Committee are sponsoring a meeting to garner information from community members who use scooters and wheelchairs on November 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Wellington City Hall, 150 West Main, Wellington. We would like to improve safety and access for wheelchair and scooter users and also find out where potential hazards might exist. If you use a wheelchair or scooter please plan to attend and help us spread the word to everyone who uses a wheelchair or scooter. For questions call 637-4950.
“How Workers and Farmers Can Defend Ourselves From Capitalism’s Growing Economic Crisis” – Militant Labor Forum will be presenting speaker Teri Moss on October 29 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a Election Campaign for Teri on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. Both events will be held in the Militant Labor Forum Hall, 11 West Main, Room 103. For more information call 613-1091.
Castleview Hospital Auxiliary – “Pink Ladies” are accepting applications for volunteers. Contact Sherline Riche at 472-5278 or Norma Baker at 637-0292.
Crafters Wanted – CEU is looking for crafters. The CEU Classified Staff is holding a Holiday Craft Fair Fundraiser on Nov. 19 & 20. If you are interested in having a booth contact Geniva Brooks at 613-5266 or Kelli Curtis at 613-5431. Deadline is Nov. 1.
Art Exhibit – at Museum of the San Rafael, 64 North 100 East in Castle Dale. The museum will be hosting Joseph S. Venus art exhibit, prehistoric, wildlife and western art of Utah from September to December 2004.
Food Handlers Classes – for all persons working in restaurants, bars, nursing homes, school cafeterias, convenience stores or grocery deli’s. Classes will be taught in Price on November 17 and December 8 at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Southeastern Utah District Health Department, located at 28 South 100 East in Price, and in Castle Dale on November 18, and December 9 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Health Department located at 25 West Main St. The classes are two hours in length and the cost is $10.00 to take the test. For more information please call Dr. Claron D. Bjork, at the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, 637-3671 in Price, or Terri at 381-2252 in Castle Dale.
Loving Touch – Rural Utah Child Development Early Head Start is pleased to announce that Brandi Larson, EHS Carbon County Specialist is also a certified infant massage instructor. Training will be offered through both public and private classes. We are excited to add Loving Touch to our program, where massaging your baby is a loving way to begin a lifelong relationship. For more information please call Brandi at 613-9492 ext. 101.
Singers Wanted – for Medieval Feaste. Must audition for Russ Wilson. Feaste is scheduled for December 8-11th. Please call 637-0434 to leave name and phone number on answering machine for audition callbacks.
C.A.R.E. Program – The Price area has been developing a C.A.R.E. Program with the Alzheimer’s Association. The program needs caregivers who could use a break from the constant chores of taking care of a family member with memory loss. The program also needs volunteers to help provide companion services while the caregiver gets a much needed break for 1-3 hours. Volunteers will be reimbursed for mileage. The C.A.R.E. program for the Alzheimer’s Association of Utah is in the Price R.S.V.P. office which is located in the Carbon County Senior Citizens building, 30 East 200 South in Price. Please contact us, we need your help! Call 637-8545.
Educational Opportunity Center – CEU 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 as well as assist students with a variety of services including financial aid application, college course selection and completing their GED if needed. The service is free 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 Education Opportunity Center is located in the College Center Room 213. Feel free to walk in without an appointment or call Shawnee at 613-5243.
Helper City Community Development Committee – All interested parties are invited to attend the Community Development Committee Meeting of Helper City every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Helper Civic Auditorium or in the Library in the Auditorium. This committee has been formed by Volunteers to acquire a new Helper City Community Pool.
Free Legal Clinic – In cooperation with the Seventh District Court, Utah Legal Services is holding a Free Legal Clinic on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Seventh District Courthouse located at 149 East 100 South in Price. The clinic is from 11 am until 2 pm and you may call 800-622-1563 to set up an appointment or just show up and we will fit you in. Bring your questions and all the documents that you have pertaining to your case.
Humane Society Rummage Sale – Donations are being collected for the Carbon County Humane Society’s Rummage Sale. If you wish to donate items please contact 637-2908 or 637-2208. All donations are tax exempt.
Doghouses Needed – The Humane Society is in need of donated doghouses. Call 637-2208 or 650-0216.
Story and Craft Hour- C.E.U. Museum will be holding a children’s Story and Craft Hour every first and third Friday of the month at 2:00 pm in the Museum’s Discovery Room. Please call the Museum at 613-5754 if you have any questions.
Casa Volunteers Needed – Each year hundreds of children in Carbon and Emery 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.
Frontier Project – A local Family Support Group, Frontier Family F.U.T.U.R.E.S. meets every third Thursday in Carbon County. This is an organized parent education and support group. Anyone interested is invited to participate. Meetings begin at 7:00 at the Castle Valley Center, 755 North Cedar Hills Dr. in Price. Childcare and refreshments are available. The Frontier Project is also recruiting respite providers and mentors for youth and families. Do you have an hour a week to give to a child? For further information please contact Sylvia at 637-1497.
Cans for CARE-A-VAN – Aluminum can drive to assist the elderly with transportation to medical appointments. Drop off at Howa’s on Carbonville Road or call 637-9488 for pick up. Cans must be bagged.
Girl Scouts – Adults or girls ages 5 to 18 interested in Girl Scouts please call Patti Rigby at 637-1613 after 6 p.m.
Wellington & Price Head Start Programs – Head Start and Early Head Start is accepting applications for children for the upcoming year 2004-2005. For details call 637-4960
Square Dancing – Give it a whirl at the Karl Peterson Center locate at 107 S. Carbon Ave, in Price every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. For information call 637-0136 or 637-1382.
Foster Grandparents – Volunteers of America-Utah needs grandparents to join the Foster Grandparent Program team. Foster Grandparents receive a modest non-taxable stipend of about $200 per month. Individuals who are at least 60 years old; love children; have a limited income, and extra time to share may qualify. FGP volunteers serve 20 hours per week in local schools, and receive a daily meal, a yearly physical, accident and liability insurance while on duty, and transportation to and from the school. Fill your extra time with love and purpose! For more information call 613-0987 or call toll-free 1-800-201-5572.
Rape crisis hotline – Rape or domestic violence victims in the Carbon-Emery County area may contact the local 24-hour crisis line toll-free at 1-866-894-8610.
Carbon County Animal Services – Residents are encouraged to bring recycled newspapers and aluminum to the office at 3360 S. 225 West, Price. Donations will be used for homeless pets.
Carbon County Food Bank – Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. For information on donating, volunteering or applying, contact the food bank at 637-9232.
Golden Rule Mission – Donate your garage/yard sale leftovers to the Golden Rule Mission in Helper. We will pick up, call 472-2631. Tax deductible.
Carbon County RSVP – RSVP partners senior individuals (55 & older) with organizations in need of their time, talent, and life experiences. If you are interested in volunteering, or are in need of volunteers, please call 637-9118.
CASA – Special advocates are trained volunteers appointed by judges to speak for children appearing in court. Volunteers are screened. For information, contact Kerrie at 435-381-5595 or 435-650-0654.
Foster Care Foundation – Carbon-Emery residents interested in becoming foster parents may contact Heather Ogden at 636-0210.
Parenting for Teens – The Family Support and Children’s Justice Center in Price offers a free class dealing with the issues, problems and difficulties facing teen parents. Participants learn about available resources, assistance to return/remain in school, parenting/life skills, cooking and recreation opportunities. For information, contact Terry Willis at 637-0281.
Foster Parents – The local DCFS office needs foster parents willing to work with teens and provide emergency shelter care. For information, contact Cindy Saccomanno at 636-0219.
Helper Library – Fall and winter hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closed daily from 2:30 until 3:00 p.m. Closed Friday and Sunday. For information, contact the library at 472-5601.
Books for Shut-ins – As a service to our community, the Helper Library is happy to deliver books to shut-ins. To take advantage of this service, call the library at 472-5601.
Women’s Bible Study Group – Interdenominational, interactive. Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the lower fellowship hall of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Cost is $11 for book (partial/full scholarship for those in need). Supplies needed: a bible (a concordance would be helpful). Contact Leslie Caza 637-1162 or slcaza@sisna.com.
Price Library – Winter hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m to 3:45 p.m. Closed Sunday and Holidays. Story hours at the Library: Tuesday 5:00 p.m. (Barkin’ Books), Wednesday 5:00 p.m., Thursday 1:00 p.m. Come join us Teen Night as we solve a Murder Mystery? on October 21 at 6:30 p.m. Phone 636-3188 or stop by the Price City Library to sign up! Monster Mash with the Price City Library and PAWS as we celebrate Hallows Eve, October 28 starting at 5:00 p.m. The Mash will be held at Washington Park. It will be featuring storyteller Bruce Burgess aka Pumpkin Man, games, food, and fun. Come in costume for all ages 1-10 years old. No charge to participate.
CEU Library -Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m; Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hours vary during breaks. For information, contact the library at 613-5209.
Family Support & Children’s Justice Center – offers crisis care for families with children from infants to 11 years old. Crisis nursery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Families may use the nursery for respite, family crisis, court, doctors appointments, medical emergencies, mental health appointments, escaping family violence, attending parenting classes/divorce classes and AA/Narcotic Anonymous meetings. Parenting classes are scheduled Thursday at 1:30 p.m. For information, call the center at 637-0281.

Events


Thanksgiving Musical Extravaganza – November 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center. For more information call 637-0730.
CEU Ballet Repertory Ensemble – announces these concert dates: The Nutcracker and Grinch, Nov. 18-22 at the Geary Theatre, and Nov. 29 & 30 at the Rio Theatre in Helper. Salute to Broadway and Student Showcase, March 4 & 5 at the Rio Theatre in Helper. Spring Concert, April 20-23 at the Geary Theatre.
Candy Carnival – Price Chapel will host their annual Candy Carnival on Saturday, October 30th from 5-8 p.m. @ Price Chapel 611 West Price River Drive (behind Wendy’s in Price) admission, a bag of candy.
St. Anthony’s Annual Carnival – November 11, turkey dinner at Helper Civic Auditorium from 4:00-7:00 p.m., carnival starts at 5:00 p.m. Games, bingo, food, drinks & fun. November 12, carnival starts at 5:00 p.m. Games, bingo, food, drinks & fun, Big Bingo downstairs starts at 7:30 p.m. November 13, Mexican dinner at Helper Civic Auditorium from 4:00-7:00 p.m., carnival starts at 5:00 p.m. Games, bingo, food, drinks & fun, Big Bingo downstairs starts at 7:30 p.m. Door prizes every night, big raffle drawing and quilt raffle drawing November 13. Advance tickets available for dinners at Chuck’s Pharmacy in Helper. For more information call Mike Halloran at 820-0401.
Hallelujah Night – presented by the Living Water Baptist Church located at 261 Circle Way, Sunnyside, on October 29 at 6:00 p.m. Bring you, your family and your friends to a night full of fun. There will be games, prizes, lots of candy, and much more.
Culture Connection Fall Season – Nov. 4: Petar Jankovic, 7:30 p.m. at Price Civic Auditorium; Nov. 11-13 & 15 and 18-20: CVCT’s “Grease”, 7:30 p.m. at Mont Harmon Theatre; Nov. 5: Sheree Fitzgerald & Friends, 7:00 p.m. at Jennifer Leavitt Center, CEU Alumni; Nov. 6: Eastern Utah Wind Symphony, 7:30 p.m. at Geary Theater, CEU; Nov. 15: U.S. Air Force Academy Brass Band, 7:30 p.m. at Price Civic Auditorium; Dec. 5: Messiah, 5 p.m. at Price Civic Auditorium; Dec. 8-11: CVCT’s Medieval Feaste; Dec. 14: Freedom Fellowship’s Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Price Civic Auditorium.
Advisory Board Meetings – The Family Support and Children’s Justice Center of Carbon County will be holding an Advisory Board Meeting on December 9. Meetings are held at 8:00 a.m. at the Price CJC, 108 N. 300 E. in Price. For more information call 637-0281.

Veterans


Marine Corps League – meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at China City. For membership information, contact David Brewer at 472-8757.
Price American Legion Post #3 – meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the post home – 27 N. 100 W.
Helper American Legion Auxiliary – meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. For information, contact Pat Scherschel at 472-8203.
VFW – Post hours are Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Games are on Sunday at 1 p.m. For information, contact Ginny Boren at 637-7424.
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting – Third Tuesday of the month. For info call Veloy Wilder 637-0290, Ruth Rich 637-3608, Lucie Cook 613-0927.
Disabled American Veterans – Carbon Chapter 16 of the DAV will meet next meet in December. Date and time to be announced.

Clubnotes


Price Ladies of Elks – meet on the first Wednesday in September through May. New members are welcome to join. For further information call Club President Becky Kloepfer at 472-0332.
Old Time Fiddlers – Free acoustic jam sessions the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Price senior citizens center.
Bowling league scores – League secretaries should report high scores weekly to Rose Fossat. For information, contact Fossat at 637-1488.
Castle Country King Crawlers – 4×4 club meets every 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 pm in Washington Park.
Castle Country Fiber Guild – meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For information contact Michelle Goldsmith at 650-3290.
Central Utah Stock Car Racing Association – meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., at Big Moe’s Eatery & Bakery at 61 S. 700 E., Price. For information, contact Reed Phillips at 613-8288.
BACA – The group meets the third Sunday of the month at noon at Kraync Motor in Price.
League of Utah Writers – Price chapter meets the third Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call Margaret Christensen at 637-0772.
Masonic Lodges – Regular activities include Carbon Lodge 16, F&AM, first Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Joppa Lodge 26, F&AM, first Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter 13, first Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Job’s Daughters, Bethel 3, second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; and York Rite (chapter, council, commandary alternating), first Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Utah Eastern Shrine Club. Contact Norman Smith for information.
Castle Valley Archaeology Society – meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact Bob or Margene Hackney at 637-0482.
Utah Friends of Paleontology – Castle Valley chapter meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact the museum at 613-5060.
Carbon County Historical Society – meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. For information, call Kathy Hamaker at 637-5456.
Carbon County Triad – meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Price senior center. Members focus on law enforcement and aging programs to assist the elderly.
Newborns in Need- Residents are encouraged to donate baby items for needy infants in Carbon County. For information on volunteering or donating items, contact Teresa Kilcrease at 637-5324.
MOPS – The mothers of preschoolers group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Price Chapel. Adult crafts, child care and children’s program included. For information, call Tami Campbell at 637-7542.
Castle Country OHV – Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds building. For information, contact Leslie Tolley at 637-6130 or visit the group’s website at www.ccohva.org.

Support groups


CASA Volunteers needed in Carbon – Court Appointed Special Advocates are needed to work with abused and neglected children who are involved in the juvenile court system at no fault of their own. Must be over the age of 21. Contact the CASA program at (435) 650-0654.
F.U.T.U.R.E.S. – Family support group will be the last Wednesday of October instead of the 3rd Thursday. We will be having a Halloween party for more information and to RSVP please contact Letisia Chubbuck 472-3655 or 820-0951, Samantha Fisher 636-0746.
Multiple sclerosis support group – meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., in the conference room at the health district in Price. For information, contact Danny or Tami Velasquez at 637-0712.
Gastric bypass support group – meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview. For information, call Wilma Howa at 472-5048
Domestic violence support groups – are scheduled weekly. For information, call the 24-hour crisis line at 637-6589.
Single mothers support group – meets Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Price Community Center. Child care available upon request. No fees required.
Social Club for People Interested in Recovery – 11 W. Main, Room 202, Price. (435) 637-7629.
AA – Sunday through Saturday (open) – noon, Nooner.
Wednesday & Saturday (open) – 8:00 p.m., Coal Sober.
Monday & Tuesday (closed) – 5:00 p.m., Women’s Step Sister’s Meeting
NA -Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday (open) – 8:00 p.m.
Friday (closed) – 7:00 p.m., Working Your Steps Meeting
Saturday (open) – 6:30 p.m., Book Study Meeting
Sunday (open) – 10:00 a.m., Spiritual Meeting
These meetings are held at the Price Alano Club.
Price Naranon – The group meets Monday at 8 p.m. at the Price Alano Club.
Area Recovery Meetings – Al-Anon – Wednesday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m., 100 E. 100 N., Rm. 220, Price.
AA Meeting (open) – Monday, 8:00 p.m., Four Corners Mental Health.
AA Meeting (open) – Thursday, 8:00 p.m., Huntington Senior Center, 176 W. 100 N, (use back door entrance), Huntington, Utah.
AA Meeting (open) – Tuesday & Friday, 8:00 p.m., East Carbon City Hall, 105 W. Geneva Road (use back door entrance), East Carbon.
NA Meeting (open) – Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., 121 Berkeley, East Carbon.
AA Meeting (closed) – Tuesday & Friday, 6:30 p.m., Helper Mission.
AA Meeting (closed) – Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Helper Mission.
Note: Closed meetings: Alcoholics or Addicts Only! Open meetings: Anyone interested in recovery.
Women’s cancer support group – meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview’s classroom For information, contact Sherry King at 637-4800, extension 3510.
Bringing Hope Foundation – Single mothers meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Price Community Center. No fees required. Participants must enroll by contacting the foundation at 637-5542.
Caregivers support group – meets the last Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at 10 South Fairgrounds Road. For information, contact Lisa Perla at 637-4950.

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