Guitar Hero

During Orangeville Days on June 7 one of the featured activities was a Guitar Hero competition, pitting video game fans against each other in the Old Firehouse Community Center for bragging rights as the Orangeville Days Guitar Hero Champion.  Winners of the competition in the Medium, Hard and Expert categories received a copy of the Rock Band video game.  Winners of the competition were:

Medium: Kyle Partis
Hard: Hayden Christiansen
Expert: Sierra Bridgewater.

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Ryan Thayn

WELLINGTON – Ryan Thayn, son of Randy and Loralie Thayn, passed away.  Services are pending, under the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Floyd Lee Golding

WELLINGTON—Floyd Lee Golding, age 85, passed away at home on June 6, 2008.  He was born March 1, 1923, in Wellington, Utah, to Marion Quedelas and Lois Hamblin Golding, the fifth of nine children.  He married Lila Burnett on August 18, 1943, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Floyd was raised in Utah County and Carbon County.  He graduated from Carbon High School where he excelled in football.  He worked hard as a farmer and coal miner, and he was a member of the UMWA Local No. 9958.  He visited every state in the United States except Alaska.  Floyd was a member of the LDS church where he served in the Bishopric, Stake High Council, and many other church callings.  He also served a mission with his wife in Houston, Texas.
Floyd is survived by his wife, Lila; children: David (Marilyn) Golding of Sandy, Karen (Ralph) Moosman of Elmo, Keith (Faye) Golding of Boise, ID, Daniel (Grace) Golding of Wellington, Nancy Sliger of Wellington, and Peggy Golding of Wellington; sisters: Joy Oritsky and Marrion Leifson; 26 Granchildren, 50 Great-grandchildren, and 3 Great-great-granchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Delma and LaVaun; and four brothers: LaVell, Duane, Theo, and Ross: one Grandson, Rad Golding; two Great-Grand Daughters, Natalie Chandler & Kelly Villa; and one Great-Grand Son, Gavin Kemple.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at the Wellington LDS 4th Ward Chapel (50 North 100 East).  There will be a viewing Monday, June 9, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary (680 East 100 South, Price) and Tuesday one hour prior to the services at the church.  Interment will be in the Wellington City Cemetery.  Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. 

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Dorothy Liapis Kay

MURRAY/PRICE-Our beloved mother, “Mommy Kay”, “YiaYia”, sister, aunt and longtime friend, Dorothy Kay, age 81, passed away peacefully, June 4, 2008 at her daughter’s home in Palm Desert, California.
She was born October 25, 1926 in Mohrland, Utah to Paul Harry and Foto Lambrinos Liapis.
Married her beloved,  Delbert Leroy  Kay, Jr., March 27, 1948 in Elko, Nevada; he passed away on July 8, 1984.  Married Parley McCleve, in Salt Lake City, he passed on September 28, 2000.     Member of the Greek Orthodox Church.  Dorothy was a kind, loving, and generous natured woman who deeply loved children, her family and friends and often showed them through her fantastic Greek cooking.  She had a flare for elegance and style that made her one of downtown SLC’s most infamous beauticians for over 50 years.  She shined her love and light unto all she came in contact with and will be remembered for eternity.
Survived by her daughter, Kathleen Kay Romney, Palm Desert, CA; three grandchildren, Atheena Romney-Qur’an and her husband Othman Qur’an, Joshua Tree, CA, Rick B. Romney, Palm Desert, CA, Tiffany Kay Romney, San Francisco, CA; two-great-grandchildren, Khalid and Jorian Romney-Qur’an; sisters, Sylvia (John) Platis, Sandy, Helen Maxfield, Murray; sister-in-law, Alberta Liapis, Bullhead City, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, George, Harry and Pete Liapis; and sister-in-law, Ann Liapis.
Funeral service, Saturday, June 14, 2008, 2:00 p.m.,  Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price, Utah.  Trisagion service, Friday evening 7:00 p.m., Deseret Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, S.L.C.  Family will be at Deseret Mortuary in S.L.C. Friday  evening at 6:00 p.m. and at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price on Saturday afternoon from 12:30 -1:30 p.m.  Interment, Price City Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers contributions to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church are greatly appreciated.   Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.

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Tisha Mead

WELLINGTON-Our precious daughter, granddaughter, and sister, Tisha LaDawn Mead, age 20, passed away May 31, 2008.
She was born January 10, 1988 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lonnie J. Wycherly and Kristy Merlynn Mead.
Tish was a very kind and loving spirit with a beautiful soul.  She shared a great love for others, the outdoors, and all sorts of animals.   She enjoyed sewing, taking trips in her car, and listening to music.  Tish loved spending time with her friends, and she was always the life of the party.
She is survived by her mom and dad, Kristy (Kenny) Hart, West Valley; father, Lonnie Wycherly, Price; sister, Kasondra Dee Hart, brother, Jesse Patrick Hart, both of West Valley; grandparents, Ben (Myrna) Mead, Nine Mile, Gary (Barbara) Hart, Taylorsville, Joyce Cochrane, Price; great-grandma, Fern Mecham, East Carbon; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
Funeral service was June 6, 2008, 2:00 p.m., Wellington LDS Stake Center, 935 East Main Street.

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Max Clark Hunt

WELLINGTON -  Max Clark Hunt age 64 of Wellington, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008 in Provo, Utah, due to complications following surgery.  Max was born October 2, 1943 in Price, Utah to Arel Max and LaRue Seely Hunt.
Max grew up in Salt Lake City and Green River.  He graduated from Green River High School, where he participated in Track and Field as a Pole Vaulter.  Following High School he served his country in the United States Marines, during Vietnam War.  Max married Brenda Marie Williams on November 16, 1992 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Max was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  He worked in numerous professions throughout his life including, pipe fitter, heat and air and most recently before retirement, Max worked as a Cab driver.
Max enjoyed working in the outdoors, be it in his yard or garden.  He loved hunting, fishing, putting together model cars and was an avid card player.  Max will be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.
Max is survived by his wife, Brenda M. Hunt of Wellington; daughter, Sasha Hunt of Wellington; step-daughter Trena Lough of Salt Lake City; four grandchildren; siblings, Russell (Arla) Hunt of East Carbon, Lynn (Patty) Hunt of Afton, WY, Fern (James) Garner of Clearfield, and Don Hunt of Layton; sister-in-law; Vickie Hunt of Castle Dale.  He was preceded in death by his father, Arel, and brother Owen Hunt
Funeral services were June 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellington LDS Stake Center. Interment was at the Elgin Cemetery in Green River.  Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Clara Martinez

PRICE-Clara Minnie Trujillo Martinez, age 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep, June 6, 2008 at her home.
She was born August 12, 1935 in Montrose, Colorado to Ruben and Georgia Salazar Trujillo.
Married Henry Martinez, February 12, 1953 in Montrose, Colorado.
Clara was a member of the Catholic Church.  She loved to cook, read, and just relax and enjoy the sunshine.  Her greatest gift was her family, and she cherished the memories she shared with them.
Survived by her loving husband, Henry Martinez, Price; five sons, Tim, Martin, Russell, Karim Martinez, all of Salt Lake City; Xavier Martinez, Las Vegas; and her one and only daughter MaLis Zaharias, Salt Lake City; brother and sister, Pat Trujillo, Beatrice Ulibarri, both of Salt Lake City; 14 loving grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, and oldest son, Thomas Martinez.
Memorial Mass, Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, 190 North Carbon Ave.  Family will receive friends at the church Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.    Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.

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Kenna Jo Gilbert
R. Kyle Toone

Kenneth and Connie Gilbert are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Kenna Jo to R.Kyle Toone, son of Keith and Inez Toone of Tooele.
They were married June 6, 2008 in Ogden. There will be a Open House June 14 at the Gilbert residence 555 West 365 North Huntington, from 6 to 8 p.m. All family and friends are invited to come and congratulate the happy couple
Kenna graduated from Emery High in 2002 and from Weber State May 2, 2008. She will be working with “Head Start” as a family advocate. Kyle graduated from Tooele High in 1999 and is starting his own business as a computer technician.
They are making their home in Ogden.

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Allison Wells
John Anderson

Dan and Annette Wells of Cleveland are pleased to announce the forthcoming wedding of their daughter Allison Wells to John Anderson, son of Russell and Charmaine Anderson of Texas.
The couple will be married in the Manti Utah Temple on June 14, 2008.  A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cleveland Ward Cultural Hall, 350 West 40 North, Cleveland.
They have both served missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Allison served in the El Salvador, San Salvador East Mission, and John served in the Oregon, Eugene Mission.  They are both currently attending Utah State University and will make their home in Logan.

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May 6, 2008

Disease major obstacle in cow-calf operations

Glen L. Jensen, DVM

Disease represents a major obstacle to the profitability of many cow-calf operations.  Animal death, failure or decreased efficiency in reproduction, and decreases in growth and productivity may all be the result of disease.  Losses may also never be observed, these problems come about as “subclinical disease” and may quietly rob the cow-calf operator of profits.  Healthy cattle may also have a higher value at the time of sale, and be more uniform in size.

Treatment of many cattle diseases can be quite expensive and very unrewarding.  Production losses may often occur before disease is able to be diagnosed and treated.  Herd health programs should be designed to provide routine, planned procedures which will prevent or minimize disease.

Herd health programs may fail if there is too much reliance put on vaccinations and other treatments.  Vaccinations  are an important tool, but not a cureall.  Effective programs integrate medicine and management to prevent disease.  A producer  may want to consider three important areas in a herd health program.

1-            Prevent Exposure to Disease.  Do not bring disease to your herd through replacements.  This may be a baby calf, replacement heifer, or a bull that is to be used for breeding.  Purchasing and quarantine procedures should be used to decrease the likelihood of disease introduction.  Operations with increase concentration of livestock may need more intensive preventive programs.

2-            Keep Disease Resistance High.  Nutrition, management, and housing programs should be designed to help decrease stress and keep resistance to disease high at all times.  In Emery and Carbon counties there are many areas where due to high sulfur and alkali, our cattle become copper deficient.  These elements bind and “tie up” copper so that it is not available to the animal.  Low copper levels can lead to decreased immune status and decreased reproductive performance.  Resistance to specific diseases can sometimes be accomplished by vaccination.

3-            If Disease Occurs, Prevent its Spread. Segregate affected animals immediately.  Have a diagnosis made, and take recommended action as soon as possible.

Herd health programs must be tailored to each individual production situation.  Handling cattle is stressful, time consuming, and may be expensive, therefore the benefits gained must outweigh the costs.  Veterinarians are trained in herd health management and keep up to date on current deseases, treatments and prevention measures.  If is important to have a veterinarian involved with tailoring heard health programs.

Herd health programs and other cattle management procedures work best with calving is confined to a 60 – 90 day period.  Short calving periods will also help control diseases like trichomoniasis which has been prevalent in our area for far too long; it also adds value to calves because they are more uniform.  Most programs will be based on handling cows and calves twice a year and calves at birth.  There are times when cattle may need to be handled more often.

Pre-breeding  management of cows includes reproductive vaccines Leptospirosis, Vibriosis, IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV; parasite control, checking identification, eyes, teeth , feet , legs and udders.  Bulls should receive the same vaccines and have a thorough Breeding Soundness Examination.

Pre-weaning cows are diagnosed for pregnancy, eyes, teeth, feet, legs, and udders checked, treated for parasites, check identification and scours vaccines may be appropriate.

Newborn calf (24 hours old): disinfect navel, identify, vitamin A&D injection, and in some cases 7 or 8 way clostridial vaccine.  Bull calves may be castrated and dehorning may be done.

Mid-nursing (2 – 6 months old calves): Vaccination with 7 or 8-way clostridial vaccine, respiratory vaccinations, implant growth promotant (replacement heifers less than 400 lbs can be given a single implant.)  Deworm and dehorn if needed.

Preweaning calves: These procedures should be done 3-4 weeks prior to weaning to allow time for immunity to develop before weaning.  Vaccines: 7 or 8-way clostridial, respiratory viruses and Pasteurella, and Brucellosis for replacement heifers.  Parasite control, implant growth promotant, dehorn if needed.

Nutrition is important during all stages of cow-calf production but is especially important around weaning, calving, and breeding.  Nutrition is much more than good looking hay and an occasional mineral block.  Our area has some unique aspects that makes certain minerals like copper very important. (Jensen is a doctor of veterinarian medicine at Emery Animal Health.)

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Take caution as you let your pets enjoy the great outdoors

Sharon Gilbert, DVM

In the spring and summer we all enjoying being outside.  Often we have our pets with us.  Here are some ideas to help keep us and our pets safe during activities outside.

Picture “Buddy,” a very large Mastiff, riding in the back of the truck, perched on the wheel well, face to the wind, ears and saliva flying.  He is really enjoying the ride.  Most dogs enjoy riding in the back of the truck. I wonder if they imagine that they are running really fast?  The problem is, it is not safe.  We see many injured dogs that have jumped out of the back of a moving truck, or fallen out in an accident or in a quick stop.  If your dog is allowed to ride in the back, he should be cross tied in or be in a crate that is tied into the back of the truck.  Make sure he is not on a rope that will allow him to jump out and be drug.  This will help keep him safe in the back of the truck.  Inside the car, you may consider a pet seat-belt.  This will help protect your pet in the event of an accident and will protect you from your pet colliding with another person inside the car in an accident.  The seat belt will also keep your pet away from you while you are driving.  Let’s keep our pets safely inside vehicles.

Before we were married, my husband had some sheep.  Over several days some dogs that were running loose came and killed a number of his sheep.  The animal control officer was called and two of the three dogs were caught and taken in.  The third could not be caught and was shot.  One dog was a loving  golden retriever, a family pet.  When the family came to the dog pound they were overjoyed to find their lost pet, and then dismayed to find that they owed a large fine, to pay for several sheep the dog had killed.

We enjoy the thought of our dogs running free, no restraint, to be able to run and play and have all the fun they want.  The trouble is, they get into trouble.  Besides damaging other people’s property or people, dogs running loose can get hit by cars, get in dog fights, or eat toxins and garbage.  Remember, they can get hurt themselves and they are our property.  We are responsible for what they do.  Even though we live in a rural area, we have leash laws.  Having your dog in a fenced in area while it is outside protects you, your neighbors and your dog.  Invisible fences can work well to keep your dog in your yard, but remember, they will not keep another animal out of your yard.  It is not only safe, but also responsible to keep your dog contained in your yard or on a leash. 

Although cats are much healthier indoors, many people have outside cats to help with rodent control. They have to be allowed to roam to do their job.  If a cat needs to be outside, owners can help protect them by spaying and neutering. Cats are territorial and often fight for territory and during mating.  Neutered and spayed cats fight much less and tend to stay home more.  If they stay home better, they will hunt more around your house.   Obviously this will also help reduce the number of feral cats.  It is an old wives’ tale that a cat with kittens will hunt better than a spayed cat.  Cats naturally hunt, litter of kittens or not.  Indoor cats avoid exposure to diseases such as Feline Leukemia and Feline immunodeficiency virus.  They also avoid bite wounds and injuries.  Indoor cats do need things to do inside.  Because they are natural hunters they need toys and play that helps fill that need and give them exercise.  Some owners even build large outside cages that attach to a window so cats can safely go outdoors and play.   Enjoy the spring and summer, enjoy your pet and help keep them safe. (Gilbert is a doctor of veterinarian medicine with Emery Animal Health.)

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May 20, 2008

New York Style Hot Dog Stand to Open in Ferron

Josie Luke

Small town Ferron will soon boast a sight normally seen only in the big city as the Dugmore family introduces a New York style hot dog cart to the city’s streets. The grand opening for the Ferron Square Grill will be May 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The stand will be located in front of Dugmore Appliance and Heating.

The Ferron Square Grill will be managed by Janeal Dugmore and her 10-year-old son Bryce, who is excited to earn money to help pay for his new motorcycle. Bryce, who has also sold lemonade during the summer, thinks it will be a lot of fun to cook for people and spend time with his family.

To start out, they will keep it simple, selling hot dogs, candy, chips and drinks, but hope to expand to include hamburgers, nachos, French fries and other specialty items.

As to being a 10-year-old with his own business, Bryce sums it up with one word, “awesome.” He is nervous about making mistakes, but hopes that people will be pleased by “getting good food.” He reported that his friends think it is “cool” and say that he is going to get a lot of money

The idea for the grill first began when the Dugmores held a sidewalk sale and decided to show how well their barbecues could cook. Bryce decided that he wanted to earn money and so he began selling hotdogs to customers who came. Janeal Dugmore said that her son “had a lot of fun at it, and enjoyed earning money,” so the family decided to take it a step further. “We decided that if we were going to do something like that, we need to do it the right way,” she related.

Janeal said that after discussing it the family decided that, “We wanted to find something that people would actually use, and it’s something that’s a bit unique, because we can go to the customers.”

She also said that they carefully researched the cart business before making their decision. “We’ve done a lot of research and study on it, and if it’s as successful as everybody says it is, then in the future we could purchase more carts and do it simultaneously at different places,” she stated.

The Dugmores have permission from the health inspector to take their cart to events in both Carbon and Emery County. They hope to cover birthday parties, family reunions and community events, including sports games, golf tournaments, the Emery County Fair, Peach Days, Heritage Days, International Days and others.

In speaking with others in the community, they have gotten good feedback. “Everyone we’ve talked to seems really excited about it and thinks it’s a fun idea. A couple have even said they wish they’d thought of it themselves. We’ve had only positive feedback,” she reported.

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Cindi’s Café to Open Soon in Huntington

Josie Luke

               
“If this doesn’t kill me, it’s going to make me better,” remarked Cindi Avery as she sat in the construction zone that will soon be her new café. Avery and her family have joined forces to remodel part of the building located next to Christy’s Salon Sensations in Huntington into a cafe.   

Cindi’s Café will be the result of Avery taking her favorite parts from the many restaurants she has worked at and joining them into what she hopes will be a successful business. It truly is a family business. Her children Heather Avery, Marissa Killpack, Chelsey Rhodes and Jeremiah Avery have helped her in planning, remodeling and decorating the space. “Everybody has had their hand in this place,” she said.

One of her three daughters will work with her full time, another will come for the lunch rush and the third will be the “designated babysitter” for her eight grandchildren. Her son has been spending every spare minute doing the woodwork in the café and will help whenever he can.

Her daughters have taken initiative to set the tone for the decorations in the cafe. “We want it to be cute and comfortable,” Avery related. “The girls aren’t letting me buy whatever I want for decorations, they have to be with me.”
She has carefully planned every aspect of her business, from the menu to the decorating, to the setup of the kitchen which she designed on a trip back from Nevada and California. She went to buy supplies and appliances for the café. Although her son wasn’t sure about his mother’s ideas, it has turned out. “It’s fast and quick and it’s going to work. I know it’s going to work,” she said. “I’ve got everything in its place.”

The café will be open from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. to cover breakfast and lunch. Avery will sell hamburgers, deli sandwiches, soup, salad, a daily “hot meal” lunch special, tacos and burritos. Customers will be able to sit down and enjoy their meal in the café, or “get it quick and take it home” from the drive-thru window.

She has a definite theory of what will make the business successful. “It’s what I know. I know how to cook. To please the people is what you’re looking at,” she said. “You’re not looking at buying a lot of processed foods and throwing it out there saying, ‘Look, I’ve got all the things that Joe down the street has got.’ That’s not what I want. I want served here what I would serve my kids, my family.”

Because of the many surprises they have faced in getting the building ready, Avery is hesitant on setting a definite date for the opening, but said the café will be open by the end of the month. She also expressed some anxiety about getting business started, but said confidently, “Once we get going, people will love the food here.”      

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April 22, 2008

Medical Reserve Corps Looking for Volunteers

Josie Luke

After President George W. Bush’s 2002 State of the Union Address, in which he asked all Americans to volunteer in support of their country, the Medical Reserve Corps was organized. The local unit, the Southeastern Utah MRC is currently looking for volunteers.

“MRC units are community-based and function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and promote healthy living throughout the year. MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources,” the MRC website explains.

The SEUMRC is organized under the Southeastern Utah Health Department and is currently looking for doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, veterinarians, mental health professionals, pharmacists, dentists and emergency personnel, including firefighters, EMTs and police, along with anyone else who is willing to help in an emergency.

“We are looking for people who are willing to do what needs to be done,” explained Cynthia Grant, SEUMRC Coordinator. “Basically, the people we can use is anyone who is willing to work in an emergency situation and who is dedicated and willing enough to give back to the community that they would do that without getting paid.”

Those who would volunteer for the SEUMRC, would be those who would not already be involved, including those who are retired, not working full-time, working in another field, or not currently working.

Some of the situations Grant sees the SEUMRC volunteers working in are in circumstances like the Crandall Canyon mine disaster, or in the event of a pandemic, flood or earthquake. In such instances, they could help to shelter those involved, provide for medical and physical needs, assist with communications, or anything else that was needed.

Grant said the group is just getting off the ground, but eventually, she would like to see a group of 12 to 20 volunteers in each county, with over 70 percent being lay people, without much medical experience. The program will also have a team leader in each county, who would be paid for five to 10 hours a month. In a team leader, Grant said she is looking for someone with strong people skills, who would take initiative and “quickly catch the vision of the MRC”.

The MRC is designed to be of service in the community in which it is located, and so unlike the Red Cross, the MRC has much more flexibility in how it is organized and how volunteers are used.

Grant sees volunteers supporting local health initiatives and any other community event where medical experience might be needed. She revealed that in some instances, like the bus accident last year near Blanding, people were needed to “just comfort people who were involved”, or to help with logistics and record keeping.

Volunteers would need to go through required trainings in eight core competencies, including training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which trains volunteers on how to react in emergencies. The trainings can be taken online and according to Grant, won’t require a huge amount of time.

For questions about the Medical Reserve Corps, or to volunteer, contact Grant at (435)748-2997, on her cell phone at- (435)749-2998, or email her at cgrant@utah.gov.

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Orangeville Days

Despite the cooler than expected weather, Orangeville Days brought the community together for its annual celebration.  Starting with the first Orangeville Dash Fun Run and later breakfast in the park, the morning was filled with a parade, games, ATV poker ride, Soap Box Derby, Guitar Hero competition and the annual Humphrey Brothers Lamb Fry.  The day ended in a bang with fireworks at nightfall.

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-Dazed-

Avoiding Work is Hard Work

James L. Davis

I hope my dad never retires.  I’m not sure I can handle the pressure.  I say that out of love and out of fear – mostly fear, because as long as my dad is still gainfully employed there is a chance that I can continue to be a slacker.  When he has more time on his hands my life is going to get a lot more hectic because he is going to come around and crack the whip until I get started on all of those projects I am going to do “someday.”

While I’m no expert I do believe that it all boils down to what I like to call “generational perspective.”  I believe that “someday” means “someday in the not too distant future, but definitely not today, maybe next Tuesday, but probably not because Tuesday is the day after Monday, and I definitely need a rest after making it through Monday, and most assuredly not on Saturday because on Saturday I want to sleep in and then go four-wheeling.  Maybe in July, but probably not because it will be pretty hot in July I hear, what with global warming and all.”

My dad, however, believes “someday” means “get up off your lazy butt and get this done or I’m going to do it for you and embarrass you in front of your wife and kids.”

I know, I know, he’s completely insane, but he’s my dad, what do you do?  Well, what I do is try not to mention to my dad that I have any projects that need to be done.  That, unfortunately, only works part of the time, because a door hanging by one hinge is only going to escape his attention for so long.  I have considered trying to convince him that the hanging door is a new design element I am trying in the house, but I don’t think he’ll buy it.

In the summer I’m fortunate enough to be able to get away with being a slacker more than in the winter.  My dad is the caretaker at the Orangeville City Cemetery, so in the summer months he’s pretty busy.  In the winter months he enjoys the quiet of his seasonal layoff for about three days and then he’s searching for a project.  Quite often his “project” revolves around getting one of his kids to get going on one of their projects because he’s already completed all of his.

I have tried to convince my mom to continue coming up with projects around the house for my dad to do and she in turn gives me that look that says “I didn’t beat you when you were young, but I can start now if you would like.”

In the past few years my dad has in the off season put new windows in his house, shingled the house, put in new flooring, renovated the bathroom and the kitchen, put in a new air conditioning unit, replaced the heater, painted his house and put in a fish pond.  It’s only a two bedroom house, so he’s pretty much done unless I sneak into his house and start undoing some of the things he’s done.  I might be saved however because my brother just renovated a boat and my dad thought that might be a good idea as well.  That should keep him busy for a week or two at least.

It’s not that I’m lazy, OK maybe it is, it’s just that I have worked for some pretty tough bosses in my life and I will testify that there is no tougher boss than my dad.

I have experienced what it was like to work for my dad many times over the years, and I live in fear of those times.  My earliest experience of actually working a “job” for my dad instead of doing “chores” for my dad came when I was 11 years old and foolishly told my dad that I wished we had a basement in our house like my friends because then I could have a room of my own.

A few weeks later my dad brought home a brand new shovel, pick and wheelbarrow.  He borrowed his employer’s backhoe and dug a hole outside our front window and then he handed me the hand tools and told me to start digging, put the dirt in the hole and don’t dig under the house supports.
I spent my summer vacation doing just that and my dad would come down from time to time to check on me, smile softly and go back to work on one of his projects.    But when the basement was ready for interior walls my dad looked at me and told me to tell him where I wanted the walls for my bedroom, so in the end I got the bedroom I had been whining about.  Of course, when I had started begging for a room of my own I had meant that perhaps we should move to the house down the street that already had a basement, not let’s dig one of our own. My dad misinterpreted my begging as a willingness to work.

With spring here my dad is back to work at the cemetery so I am safe for a time.  He has warned me on a number of occasions that he will retire some day.  He is 80 years old and said he might only work another season or two.  Of course, he’s been saying that since he was 70, so I might be safe for a while longer.

When he does finally retire I know that my slacker days will be behind me and he’ll put me to work on my “to do” list, smiling softly as I try to come up with an excuse to get out of working.

I’m just grateful that my house already has a basement.  I’m also grateful that my dad can still kick my butt.  Happy Father’s Day Dad.

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-Casey’s World-

Something to Blog About

Casey Wood

A blog, a term derived from the words web log, is an online entry of commentary, or an online description of events, sometimes containing pictures and video.  A blog may also function as an online diary, expressing opinions, beliefs, feelings, or ideas.

Some blogs are very professional and give commentary on what is currently happening, or has recently happened concerning a subject.  A blog may explain what is going on in a political race, or in the war, while others may explain things concerning less serious matters, such as what is happening in Hollywood. 

Blogs may also be descriptions of what happened at events, such as a political conference, a red carpet movie premier or a local community event, telling the different things that were said and done, sometimes being very specific, while at other times being quite brief.  Blogs provide a way for you to find out what happened if you were unable to be there for the event. 

At other times, blogs act as online diaries, giving people the opportunity to openly express their opinions, beliefs, feelings, or ideas.

It gives those who choose to “blog” the chance to share their opinions on subjects, whether they be important or insignificant with anyone who cares to read.

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-Swell Recipes-

Good Cooking from One Generation to Another

Kathy Ockey

Our recipes last week were given to us by Myrleen Sitterud and this week’s recipes were provided by Myrleen’s daughter, Laurel Johansen, proving that good cooks run in the family.

Laurel and her husband, Scott, live in Castle Dale and have raised three daughters and two sons with their youngest daughter, Michelle, living at home now.  They also have the distinction that five of their grandchildren are 2 years old. Scott is presently serving as the Seventh District Juvenile Judge in this area.

Laurel has the same problem most people now have – she is very busy.  She works three days a week as a nurse at the public health office in Castle Dale and is the chairman of the Emery County School Board. 

Laurel loves to cook and she and her daughters send good recipes they have found back and forth to one another, giving each one a star rating.  She said her daughters are gourmet cooks and she likes to cook the basic, classic foods.  She compiles a cookbook each year of all of their new recipes and sends it to her daughters and also other family members and friends. 

With her busy lifestyle Laurel said she likes to make and keep items handy in the freezer.  She said it is nice to have these dishes prepared because they have a lot of family and friends that are often in their home, and that her husband is notorious for bringing people home for a meal.  She can take items from her freezer and quickly put a nice dinner on the table. Laurel said she loves to read cookbooks and try new recipes but her family always requests the same dishes when they are home.

Laurel remembers going to her Grandma Edna Sitterud’s home in Orangeville each Sunday for her delicious hot rolls.  Her grandmother had 14 children and all of her family would gather at her home each week for these baked treats.  Laurel couldn’t remember how many pounds of flour she used or how many rolls she made each week, but she said it was a large amount.  Following is Laurel’s favorite roll recipe. She would like people to have it because she is asked so often for it.  There are also several others she would like share.

12-Hour Butterhorns
“I am often asked for this recipe”

1 tablespoon active dry yeast                                      1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup warm water                                       1/2 cup canned milk
1/2 cup water                                                                     1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt                                                                  3 eggs, well beaten                                                           4-5 cups flour                                                                     1/2 cup butter, melted

Soften yeast in warm water.  Combine melted butter, milk and water.  Stir in sugar, salt and eggs.  Stir in softened yeast and enough flour to make a soft dough.  Cover and allow to raise in cool place for 5-6 hours.  Turn out onto lightly floured board; knead just to coat dough with flour.  Dough is very soft and should remain so.  Divide dough in half.  Roll each half into 14-inch circle.  Spread each circle with 1/4 cup melted butter.  Cut pie-fashion into 12 pieces.  Roll each piece from large end to small.  Place on greased cookie sheet.  Allow to sit in cool place 5-6 hours.  Bake 12-15 min. at 375 degrees until lightly browned.  Don’t over-bake.

Rolls may be frozen ahead of time by shaping, then immediately placing rolls onto baking sheet and quick freezing.  Remove frozen rolls from baking sheet; place in heavy freezer bag.  Twist bag closed.  Will keep for up to two weeks.  This works well for Christmas or Thanksgiving because there is no mess from making rolls that day. 

Five to six hours before time to bake, remove from freezer and arrange on greased baking sheet.  Allow to thaw and rise for 5-6 hours (perfect for make ahead church rolls).  Bake as directed.

Cinnamon Rolls

Use dough recipe.  Roll into an 8 X 24 inch rectangle and spread with 1/2  cup melted butter.  Sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.  Roll, starting from long side, and pinch edges together.  Slice into 24 pieces, place on cookie sheet.  Cover lightly; allow to raise five to six hours in cool room.  Bake for 12-15 minutes.  Ice with 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and enough canned milk to make it spreading consistency.  Ice while hot.

Orange Sticky Rolls

Roll dough into 8 X 24 inch rectangle.  Spread with orange filling, (Cream together 1/2 cup butter with 1/2 cup sugar and grated rind of 1 orange).  Cut into four long rectangles and stack all four pieces on top of each other.  Slice into 2” pieces and place in greased muffin pans cut end side down.  They fan out as they rise.  Let rise as for cinnamon rolls and bake.  Ice with 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, 1/4 cup butter, softened and enough canned milk to make it spreading consistency.  Ice while warm.

Oatmeal Pudding
Cookies
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