Notices
Deadline for FYI – is Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. before publication. Submissions may be sent by regular mail, dropped off at the Sun Advocate office at 845 E. Main in Price, or emailed to fyi@sunad.com. Items submitted after this deadline will run in the next week’s FYI if they are still timely, and all items are subject to editing. Thank you.
Beginnings and Endings – Take time out to reflect on how you deal with changes in your life and in the world to become a better person. Do this under the theme Beginnings and Endings at Home Place in Orangeville on October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information and reservations call Paula Wellnitz at 435-748-2230.
Annual Business & Policy Development Meeting – Carbon County Farm Bureau, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the small meeting room at Carbon Courthouse.
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising Walk – hosted by CEU Nursing Students. October 15 at the CEU track from 9:00 a.m. to noon. For more information call 613-5262.
Official Red Cross Katrina Disaster Donation Center – at Sears, 74 So. Carbon Ave. in Price. Donations can be made by check or cash – sorry, no credit card charges! Sears will match up to $500,000 in customer donations.
DUP Yard Sale – Daughters of Utah Pioneers will hold a yard sale October 14 & 15 at 68 So. 100 East in Price from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Women’s Cancer Screening – Testing, Easy as One, Two, Free. If you’re 50 or older, you most likely qualify for a free breast and cervical cancer screening exam and a free mammogram. To find out call 637-3671. Women between 40 and 49 years old may qualify for a low cost exam.
Carbon County RSVP – Responding to Community Needs Through Volunteer Service. Volunteers are the heart of our organization and our community. Come join a group of like-minded individuals who volunteer their time toward making a meaningful contribution in Carbon County. Local organizations will value your time, talent, and consideration. Please do not hesitate to call if you think you would like to lend a helping hand, or if you yourself are in need of volunteers. Contact Rebecca or Shannon at 637-9118; in East Carbon Tressa at 888-2223. Email us at rsvp@carbon.ut.us.
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.
Volunteers of America – Do you love children? Are you at least 60 years of age? Do you live on a limited income? Could you use an extra $200 or more a month? For more information call 613-0987 or 1-800-201-5572.
Free Legal Clinic – is held every second and fourth Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Price Courthouse, 149 E. 100 South in Price. Call Utah Legal Services Inc. at 1-800-662-1563 to set up an appointment. If you have general legal questions or are filing paperwork and have some questions come get help. Bring your questions and all the documents that you have pertaining to your question or case. Please note that the clinic scheduled for Monday, October 10 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2005.
Habitat for Humanity – is alive, well and building! To help on a workday, for an application or for information call Katherine at 650-0074 and leave a message, or call Sylvia at 687-9184. Volunteers and board members needed from both Carbon and Emery. Always collecting aluminum cans, call Sylvia for pick-up or drop off to Dave at Price Salvage, 510 East 1250 South in Price, 637-8609. Donations for the fully wheelchair accessible house in progress can be sent to HFH of Castle Country, PO Box 724, Price, Utah 84501. Building Homes, Building Lives!
Items Needed – Family Support and Children’s Justice Center is in continuous need of the following items: canned goods, noodles, top ramen, tuna fish, soups, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, paper plates, plastic cups, dish soap, diapers and wipes. New and used clothing is always accepted (new underwear only please). No donation too big or too small, we accept them all. Please remember that when you donate items to the center, they are going right back to the community. We serve children in the Carbon and Emery counties. There is no charge to families for items or the service we provide. We operate on grants and private donations. We need people in the community to help us help the children. If you have any questions call 637-0281.
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 receive an 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.
Heber Valley Railroad – Various events run throughout the year. For more information visit www.hebervalleyrr.org or call 435-654-5601.
Spring Glen Park – If you would like to hold your event or activity at the Spring Glen Park please call Jack Allred at 472-5002 for scheduling.
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.
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 Youth Village – Carbon and Emery residents interested in becoming proctor parents may contact Lisa Peirce at 1-888-226-6557.
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.
Volunteers Needed – Rocky Mountain Hospice – Faith in Action is looking for trusting, compassionate people to provide respite time for families of terminally ill patients. Training will be provided by Rocky Mountain. For more information about our volunteer program or to volunteer please call Rocky Mountain Hospice at 637-8070.
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.
Castleview Hospital Auxiliary – “Pink Ladies” are accepting applications for volunteers. Contact Sherline Riche at 472-5278 or Norma Baker at 637-0292.
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.
Girl Scouts – Adults or girls ages 5 to 18 interested in Girl Scouts please call Patti Rigby at 637-1613 after 6 p.m.
Humane Society – Looking for interested people to be on board. Please call for details, Nancy Boyle 637-3320, Brenda Pappas 637-2208, or Martha Bocook 637-4996.
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.
CEU Library – Winter hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The library is closed on weekends during school breaks. For information or questions, contact the library at 613-5209.
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. Tax deductible.
Helper Library – Winter hours are Monday- Wednesday from noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday from noon to 6:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 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 Sunday and holidays. 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, 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 Time hours at the Library: Tuesday 5:00 p.m. (Barkin’ Books), Wednesday 5:00 p.m., Thursday 1:00 p.m. Come in and see our new display on Challenged and Banned books. Take the quiz and win a prize. Spence S. Eccles Health Sciences Library provides hands-on Consumer Health Information Training at the Price Library on October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Teen night is October 20 at 6:30 p.m. We will be making Halloween crafts. We will be having a Halloween Party for story time children ages 1-10 years. It will be in the City Hall October 25 at 5:00 p.m. and October 27 at 1:00 p.m. Come dressed up! Teen Read Week is October 16-22. The Price City Library will be having an art contest for children ages 10-18 for the first and second place winners. For additional rules and information come to the library, call 636-3188, or email Tina at tina@priceutah.net.
Events
Community Awareness Fair – October 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ascension St. Matthew’s Church, 522 No. Homestead Blvd, Price (near Castle Heights Elementary School, Cedar Hills Drive past Smiths to Sagewood Rd., in North Price). There will be workshops, presentations, demonstrations, kid’s activities and more.
Sunnyside Craft Fair – November 5, noon to 4:00p.m. at Sunnyside Union Hall. Call Sunnyside City Hall, 888-4444 to get your booth. Food, crafts, gifts, baked items and much more.
Slovenian Home Luncheon – October 16 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Members and guests welcome.
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.
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 1 p.m. to 10 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 VFW Post 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.
Price American Legion Post #3 – meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the post home – 27 N. 100 W.
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 Steve Wilkinson (LVER) at 636-2348.
American Legion Service Officer Visit – On October 13, a Service Officer from the American Legion 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 American Legion 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.
VFW Field Service Officer Visit – On October 27, 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.
Club Notes
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) – will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Price Chapel (behind Wendy’s). Moms of kindergarten children & younger are welcome to join us. For more information call 637-5244 or 637-1252.
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers – Carbon County Company meeting schedule: Balance Rock Camp, Helper meets the second Wednesday of the Month at 2:00 p.m. at members homes in Helper. Contact Jo Simmons, Pres., for information at 472-8329. Geneva Camp, East Carbon meets the first Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in East Carbon. Contact Brenda Richardson, Pres., for information at 888-2425. Juniper Camp, Price meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens center. Contact Larue Bates, Pres. for information at 637-6556. Sarah Jane Powell, Price meets the third Tuesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at the Villa. Contact Sarah Mae Sheehan, Pres., for information at 637-9618. Log Cabin Camp, Wellington meets the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in Wellington. Sunflower Camp, Price meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. Contact Janice D’Ambrosio, Pres., for information at 637-3484.
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.
Castle Country King Crawlers – 4×4 club meets every 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 pm in Washington Park.
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.
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 Fiber Guild – meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For information contact Michelle Goldsmith at 650-3290.
Masonic Lodges – Regular activities include Carbon Lodge