Notices
Applications for Sprinkler Irrigation Accepted – The USDA/NRCS is accepting applications for any agricultural land owner interested in sprinkler irrigation. This is an incentive based program to aid in the control of salinity in the river. To make application or for questions related to the program contact NRCS at 540 W. Price River Drive, Price for Carbon County or 1120 N. Des-Bee-Dove Road, Castle Dale for Emery County.
30th annual Single Adult Conference – will be held at UVSC campus from June 22 through June 26. This conference is for all singles 31 years old and older. It includes temple sessions, workshops, a Michael McLean concert, dances, Sunday meetings, and many other activities. For more information call our hotline at 852-8872, option #5, or visit our website www.multistakesingles.org .
St. Anthony’s Youth Group Garage Sale – Donations are now being taken. The sale will be held June 18 at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 400 West 100 North in Helper. Call Suzette at 472-3828 for more information
Second Annual Canyon River Runners Art Show – June 1-30 at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum, 885 East Main in Green River. Works of artists ages 8-100, will be shown. Anyone interested in entering the show may call 564-3605 for information or log on to www.jwprhm.com.
Women Health Clinics – held twice a month in Price at the Southeastern Utah District Health Department for women 40-64. This program provides free or low cost breast exam and pap smear. Women may qualify for a free mammogram. Call the Health Dept. at 637-3671 for an appointment.
Cancer Screening – Southeastern Utah District Health Department in Price offers Women Health Clinics twice a month for women 40-64. This program provides free or low cost breast exam and pap smear. Women may qualify for a free mammogram. Call the health department at 637-3671 for an appointment.
Heber Valley Railroad – Various events run throughout the year. For more information visit www.hebervalleyrr.org or call 435-654-5601.
Program to Improve Wildlife Habitat – The Natural Resource Conservation Service in partnership with the Colorado River Salinity Control Forum, local Soil Conservation Districts, and RC&D Councils in Eastern Utah has funds available to improve wildlife habitat through the Basin States Parallel Program. Private landowners, groups of landowners, and state and local government entities are eligible to apply. For more information, assistance with application development, and a project proposal packet please contact Wayne Urie, Coordinator, Castleland RC&D, 1120 N. Des-Bee-Dove Road, PO Box 75A, Castle Dale, UT 84513, (435) 381-2300 x103.
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.
Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation – a non-profit group that helps injured and orphaned wildlife. Help is needed year-round for various projects. Cash donations are always needed and greatly appreciated. Dedicated Hunter hours can be performed or purchased through us. For information call Debbie Pappas at 637-7055 or Debbie Sartori at 637-1372.
Carbon County Humane Society – seeks building for their once a month clinic. The Spay and Neuter clinic has been helping animals and their guardians for over 10 years. If you or someone you know has a vacant building that would benefit our cause please call 637-2908. Thank you for your support.
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.
Utah Youth Village – Carbon and Emery residents interested in becoming proctor parents may contact Lisa Peirce at 1-888-226-6557.
Volunteers Needed – ProCare (After School Program) is seeking volunteers to help out with daily activities and also substitute for regular VISTA workers when necessary. High school students and all adults welcome. Those over 18 must pass background check prior to working with ProCare. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer please call Aaron Greenwood – 613-1064 or leave message. Training will be provided. Must love elementary aged children.
Castleview Hospital Auxiliary – “Pink Ladies” are accepting applications for volunteers. Contact Sherline Riche at 472-5278 or Norma Baker at 637-0292.
HIV Education – The American Red Cross, Greater Salt Lake Area Chapter has a certified HIV education outreach worker for the Price community. For more info or if your group, business or school would like free education seminars, please email: hiv_edu@hotmail.com.
Alzheimer’s – Memory Loss – 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! Call 637-8545.
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.
Doghouses Needed – The Humane Society finally has members to collect these donated doghouses. Also, if you are interested in becoming a Fundraising Volunteer for the Humane Society please call Brenda at 637-2208 or Martha at 637-4496. We welcome your ideas.
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 637-5060 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 – The Frontier Project is 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.
Utah Family Center Lending Library – to help parents including topics such as infant through adult literacy, discipline, children & teens mental health, bullying and much more. Parenting classes available. 685 East 200 South in Price. Call 637-9206 for more information. Volunteers are also needed, call 820-0290 for information on volunteering.
Girl Scouts – Adults or girls ages 5 to 18 interested in Girl Scouts please call Patti Rigby at 637-1613 after 6 p.m.
CEU Library – Summer hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information or questions, contact the library at 613-5209.
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.
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 Shelley Wright at 637-0281.
Carbon County Animal Shelter – AVID chip pet identification is available at the shelter. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 – Summer hours are Monday- Wednesday from noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closed daily from 2:30 until 3:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday, and holidays. For information, contact the library at 472-5601. Story hour for children 2-10 begins on June 7 at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Theme is Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds. Story hour Spectacular for children 2-11 beginning on June 1 with a surprise theme and storyteller every week.
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.
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.
Price Library – Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Friday, 9 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. For children 1-9 years of age the theme is Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds. For the children 4th-6th grade the theme is Joust Read. Come in and join the summer fun. The Library is planning for our annual book sale, so if anyone would like to donate books to the library please just bring them in. All donations are greatly appreciated. We are also looking for volunteers to help organize the books for the sale and help with the sale. The book sale will be May 31-June 10. If you would like to volunteer to help organize the books for the sale, or with the sale itself, please come in or call us at 636-3188.
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.
Christ Centered 12 Step Meetings – Overcoming addiction through Christ. Approved to sign AA/NA cards. Thursdays 12 noon. 550 East 100 South, Price. Pastor Jim Wright, home 637-3937, church 637-0141 or Chad Keele, home 472-3702.
Events
Sunnyside Rodeo – Sunnyside’s 55th Annual Rodeo will be held on July 8-9 with the Royalty Contest held on June 26 at 5:00 p.m. Royalty consists of Queen, 1st and 2nd Attendant ages 13 and up, 2 Princesses 12 years and under. The events take place in the Sunnyside Arena. Pre-registration for the Royalty Contest is not required. For more information contact Linda Andrews at 888-9923. Rodeo Stock Producer is Clegg Championship Rodeos along with the Western States Rodeo Association. Contestant call-ins for the rodeo will be June 26 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Call backs will be June 27 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Call Georgia or Tiffany Clegg at 435-336-2563.
Castle Country Events – June 7: NBHA Barrel Racing, Carbon County Fairgrounds, 7:00 p.m.; June 2: Castle Valley Barrel Racing, Carbon County Fairgrounds, 6:00 p.m.; June 2: Price Culture Connection presents, “Hydrus” 7:30 p.m., Price Peace Gardens; June 4: American Cancer Society Golf Tournament, 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start, more detail call 637-2388; June 10-11: American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, is looking for teams. We need your support. Sign your team up today and you have several months to raise team funds. More information, call Sherrie King at 637-4800 x3510.
Drop Dead Gorgeous! Triathlon/Biathlon/Run Walk – Swim-Bike-Run, July 16 at Scofield. For more information call Castle Country Travel Region office 637-3009.
UP&L Retiree’s Summer BBQ Picnic – June 9 at the Helper Parkway. Picnic starts 12:00 noon, $5 per person. Paid reservations should be made to John Marchino, 895 N. 200 E., Price, UT 84501. Any questions call Madeline Tonc at 472-5732. Reservations needed by June 1.
Get Ready to Jump in the Lake – July 16, Scofield Triathlon/Biathlon, 6:30A, as a part of the Energy Loop of Huntington and Eccles Canyons Summer Promotion. For more information call Byways Coordinator, Jana Abrams, 637-3009.
Run or Walk – on August 20 during the Helper Arts Festival, 5K-10K-Half Marathon and 10 K Team Challenge, 7A. For more information call Kathy Hanna- Smith, 637-3009.
Relay for Life Dinner Raffle – Matadore Special (Dinner for 8): Spaghetti, meatballs, lasagne, salad & garlic bread prepared on your specified date by Paulmina New. $1.00 donation. Purchase tickets at: Sudsy Duds Laundry, Helper Library, BJ Motors, or CEU Football Field on June 10 & 11. For more information call 472-5323, 650-5298, 637-4224 or 637-3179.
Vacation Bible School
Free Legal Clinic – originally scheduled for June 13 has been rescheduled for June 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Reunions
Class Reunion – Carbon High Class of ’95 reunion will be held August 19-20. Please contact Nanci Guymon at nguymon@mymail.slcc.edu so we can make sure to keep you up on the details.
Class Reunion Cancelled – Due to limited response, the Carbon High Class of 1985 that was scheduled in June has been cancelled. To update your address or other information, please email Paula at pew1@preciscom.net
Carbon High Class of ’75 – is looking for a large number of classmembers. If you have information on a classmember, or wish to supply your own information, please contact Cindy Marchello at c_marchello@yahoo.com or call 637-5746.
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.
Local Veterans Employment Representative – is available Monday through Friday at Department of Workforce Services, 475 West Price River Drive, for questions about VA benefits, assistance with VA applications, employment assistance and other veterans issues. If you have questions about your benefits or eligibility for benefits, contact Sylvia Vigil (LVER) at 636-2354.
Disabled American Veterans – will meet June 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Price Senior Citizen Center.
VFW Field Service Officer Visit – On June 23 a Field Service Officer from the VFW Department Service Office in Salt Lake City will be visiting Price 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 of the United States to qualify for assistance. The officer will be working out of the Price Workforce Services Center from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please bring the following documents so that we may better serve you: DD form 214, marriage/divorce papers, birth/adoption/death certificates, children’s social security numbers.
American Legion Service Officer Visit – On June 9 a Service Officer from the American Legion in Salt Lake City will be visiting Price 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 of the United States to qualify for assistance. The officer will be working out of the Price Workforce Services Center from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please bring the following documents so that we may better serve you: DD form 214, marriage/divorce papers, birth/adoption/death certificates, children’s social security numbers.
Club Notes
Castle Country Quilters – Come enjoy an afternoon of quilting. Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Price Senior Citizens Center. For more information call Leslie Hannay at 637-6857.
Disabled American Veterans – will meet June 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Price Senior Citizen Center.
Nine Mile Canyon Settlers Association – Organized to gather histories and record stories of those who will share their Nine Mile experiences. We invited posterity of early settlers, folklore, or visitor experiences to share with us. We do a quarterly newsletter. Please call 801-775-9317, or write NMCSA, c/o Alene Dalton, 24 Aulane Drive, Clearfield, Utah 84015, or email nenedalton@yahoo.com .
Old Time Fiddlers – Free acoustic jam sessions the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the CEU Music building, corner of 3rd East and 4th North.
Kingsmen Drag Strip Association- have regrouped by construction a business plan for securing federal grants or finding a private entity to build the NHRA drag strip on West Four Mile Hill. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Carbon County Commissioners Chambers. Contact Mike Fercik 650-0019, Brian Jensen 613-6015, or Jeremiah Avery 637-3865. The public is welcome to attend these meetings.
Bowling league scores – League secretaries should report high scores weekly to Rose Fossat. For information, contact Fossat at 637-1488.
BACA – Bikers Against Child Abuse meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Kraync Motor Company located at 98 South 300 East in Price.
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 the Log Palace Restaurant. For information, contact JR 637-3225 or Mike 381-2853.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scooter & Wheelchair Users ADA Support Group – Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Housing Authority, 251 South 1600 East, Price. For more information call 637-4950 or 637-7628.
Grief Support Group – for parents who’ve lost a child. Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the classroom at Castleview Hospital, 300 North Hospital Dr. For more information contact 637-4800, Ext. #4018 or 820-0287.
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.
Weight Loss Surgery Support, Education, Motivation – For meeting information please contact, Irene Fossat 637-5344 or Tammy Bartz 801-327-6500.
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, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 6:00 p.m., at the Helper Mission.
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.
These meetings are held at the Price Alano Club.
Tuesday & Thursday – 6:00 p.m., at the Helper Mission.
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) – Sundays, 4:00 p.m., at Whitmore Square Apartment Community Center.
AA Meeting (closed) – Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 p.m., Helper Mission.
AA Meeting (closed) – Sunday, 6:00 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.