Notices
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.
Palm Sunday Mass and Breakfast – St. Anthony’s Palm Sunday and the Knights of Columbus Men and Boys breakfast is planned for March 20 in Helper. Guest speaker is scheduled to be Tom Wharton, noted Salt Lake Tribune Travel Editor and news reporter. Mass is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and the breakfast immediately following in the civic auditorium next door to the church. Guests are welcome and non-Catholics desiring to attend the breakfast and hear Mr. Wharton are encouraged to do so. The breakfast is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in the civic auditorium.
Helper City Spring Clean-up – for residents of Helper City will be in effect the last two weeks of April. City crews will pick up branches, shrubs, etc. only. No furniture, appliances, etc. There will be no backtracking after your week is done. Branches must be cut in four foot lengths and stacked off the road and sidewalk so they will not be in the way until pick up. April 18-22: Castle Gate Subdivision, 1st thru 5th Ave., Martin, Orchard Street, 1st thru 11 North, Bryner Street, West Helper. April 25-29: East Helper, Locust Street, Maple Street, Poplar Street, Main Street, South Highway 6.
2005 St. George Utah Art Festival – will be held March 25 & 26, 2005. Every year visitors from throughout the southwest make the trip to enjoy St. George’s beautiful red rock country and warm spring weather and to support our region’s artists. Please plan on attending this event.
Panel Discussion – The Militant Labor Forum presents a panel discussion on: Defend the right to a drivers license! The aim of the U.S. employer class is not to drive immigrant workers out but to drive them down — to maintain a permanent layer of the workforce stripped of most rights and subject to superexploitation. Attacks against immigrant workers pave the way for broader attacks against the working class as a whole. There will be a panel of speakers, followed by a discussion. All are welcome. Friday, March 18. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m. Location: 11 W. Main St., #103, Price. For more info call 613-1091.
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 March 23 at 9:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Southeastern Utah District Health Dept., 28 South 100 East. Classes will be taught in Castle Dale on March 24 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Health Dept., 25 West Main Street. Classes are 2 hours in length and the cost is $10.00 to take the test. For more information call Dr. Claron D. Bjork at the Southeastern Utah District Health Dept in Price at 637-3671, or in Castle Dale call Terry at 381-2252.
Scoodeo (Wheelchair and Scooter Safety Training) – Carbon County Health Department, Carbon County Housing Authority and Active Re-Entry’s VISTA Volunteers ADA Sidewalk Project are sponsoring a Scoodeo at the Housing Authority, 251 South 1600 East in Price on April 11 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Wheelchair and scooter users will learn about the pedestrian vehicle laws, how and why to use pedestrian crosswalks, maneuvering your wheelchair or scooter around obstacles, and opening doors which are not handicap accessible. For questions please call Riata at 637-4950 or Kellie at 637-7628.
Utah Youth Village – Carbon and Emery residents interested in becoming proctor parents may contact Lisa Peirce at 1-888-226-6557.
Looking for Carbon High Class of ’45 Members – If you have any information or addresses for the following members of the Carbon High School class of 1945, please call Barbara Wilson at 472-5182. Eugene Arvill, Allen Ward Johnson, Carl Nyman, Donna Rose Miner Peterson, Helen Flemetis Tousley, Max Nelson.
Hands That Build – RUCD Head Start Annual Male Involvement 2005 presented on March 19 in Moab. Questions call 800-841-2867 or 637-4960 x111.
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. For information call Debbie Pappas at 637-7055 or Debbie Sartori at 637-1372.
Class Reunion – The Carbon High Class of 1985 reunion committee is preparing to send out information about this year’s 20 year reunion. If you have addresses of classmates please email those to us at carbonhigh1985@hotmail.com or call Paula Wells at 435-636-0408. Mark your calendars, the reunion will be June 24 and 25, 2005.
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.
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.
Easter Egg Hunt – Helper Lions Club will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 26 at 9:00 a.m. in Helper City Park.
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 15 hours per week in local schools, receive a daily meal, a yearly physical, accident and liability insurance while on duty, and mileage reimbursement to and from the school. Fill your extra time with love and purpose! For more information call 613-0987 or toll-free 1-800-201-5572.
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.
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 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.
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 – 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.
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.
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 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 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 – 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 – New 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 hours at the Library: Tuesday 5:00 p.m. (Barkin’ Books), Wednesday 5:00 p.m., Thursday 1:00 p.m. This month’s Teen Night is March 17 at 6:30 p.m. We will be tie-dying, so come in and have some fun. The Easter Bunny is coming to the Price Library to read to the children on March 22 and 23 at 5:00 p.m., and on March 24 at 1:00 p.m. 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. Thanks.
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.
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
St. Matthew’s Sunday School Children to Sing – for the elderly at the Heirloom Inn on Palm Sunday at 9:30 a.m.. March 20 – 10:30 a.m. Palm Procession and Holy Communion. Maundy Thursday – 6:06 p.m. Agape Dinner and Holy Communion. Good Friday – Noon, Liturgy. Holy Saturday – 1:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross. Easter Day – 10:30 a.m., Easter Day Festival, Holy Communion.
Range Creek Exhibit Opening – March 17 at the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, 155 East Main in Price. Family Festival hour 5:30-6:30 p.m., Refreshments 6:30-7:00, Presentations 7:00 p.m.: Derris Jones, DWR; Dr. Duncan Metcalfe, archaeologist; Waldo Wilcox, former owner. This event is free and open to the public.
Castle Country Events – 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 637-4800×3510.
Free Saturday Arts & Cultural Activities – for kids 3-7 and their parents. For more information on events or to get more involved in developing a local organization aimed at exposing young children to art, music, dance, theatre, and world cultures, please contact Lisa Hubbard at 637-4834 or Michelle Barrick at 636-0327.
26th Annual Castle Country Women’s Conference – Hosted by CEU on April 1, 2005. Conference features 12 workshops with a variety of topic presented by talented people who donate their time and services. The event will take place in the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center on the Price campus. For information call 613-5256.
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 or Steven Wilkinson at 636-2345.
Club Notes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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) – Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., 121 Berkeley, East Carbon.
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.