Local News,
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Volume 2, Issue 25
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Edition

 

 

Arrow Scouts Take Aim at Tamarisk Problem

-Order of the Arrow Scouts join together for a service project to batle the Tamarisk infestation.

‘Smitten’ by Love

-Bill and Betty Luce or Ferron celebrated their 65 wedding anniversary on June 10.

Elmo Considers Property Tax Increase

-Emery Town Council discussed their 2009 budget at their council meeting on June 11.

Clawson Searches for Options to Remove Abandoned Homes

-During the June 12 meeting of the Clawson Town council the mayor and council welcomed the pending move of a new resident to town.

 

 

  

 

 

Arrow Scouts Take Aim at Tamarisk Problem

Josie Luke

A group of nearly 600 members of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow has recently converged upon Canyon View Junior High for part of its largest national service project since World War II. In cooperation with the United States Forest Service, Arrow Corps5 will be conducted at five sites, including the local site in the Manti La Sal National Forest from June 14-21.

The scouts will be spending their time this week in a colossal invasive species removal project which, according to the Forest Service will set the invasion of tamarisk, or salt cedar back by more than 30 years. Ferron-Price Range Manager John Healy explained, “The work will result in a significant reduction of salt cedar in Buckhorn Draw and elimination of this undesirable plant in Joes Valley.
“Continued expansion of salt cedar in these areas would have an adverse impact on native plants, birds and animals in the future, but this effort will allow users to enjoy a more natural setting for many years.”

Scouts from all corners of the country began arriving as early as June 12 and continued arriving through June 14 for opening ceremonies on Saturday evening. The next day, scouts participated in a full day of training for the week ahead and began the project at 8 a.m. Monday morning. Along with the sites at Buckhorn Draw and Joes Valley, the project was expanded to include the removal of the species around Millsite Reservoir, near Ferron.

The Manti La Sal Forest was one of many sites considered as part of the project. Order of the Arrow Public Relations Director J.J. Arnold explained that the Order of the Arrow National Committee, the Forest Service and the BLM discussed what areas most needed the largest impact and decided on the five sites. “It was good for us because Manti La Sal is not the most well known National Forest, but people are saying, ‘Wow! This is a hidden treasure,’” Arnold revealed.

Work on the project first began five years ago with the selection of the Manti La Sal area occurring three years ago. An incident command team was then created to organize the project in the area. Arnold described the process and their goal in coming to the area. “We flew in to the area to the sites a couple of times to visit the area and get to understand not only the area, but the people, and really to be part of the community,” he said, “That’s truly what we want to do, to make an impact, a lasting impact, as well as be a part of the community.”

He revealed that in their efforts to help the local economy, everything they buy is coming from local businesses. He said, “Everything is coming locally. Everything we buy is local, from the catered meals that we’re doing some nights, to all of the other food, everything is coming from local businesses.”

Each scout will be allowed one day of recreation during the week, from white water rafting, fishing and mountain biking, to visiting the dinosaur quarry and the museum, organizers hope that those who are attending will return to the area with their families to enjoy the recreation that the area offers.  
The scouts are living in what organizers refer to as “Tent City”. The site covers a large field east of the school, which is covered with tents and other amenities to house and care for the scouts during the project. According to Arnold this includes “all the logistics of a small city or town right there. We brought in showers, a kitchen, doctors, nurses, basically everything we need to function.”
John Kondziolka, deputy public relations director revealed how excited the group was to get to work. “Everyone is excited. We really want to get out there. This is what people came for. They’re excited for the recreation, but they’re really ready to go work,” he said. 

Arnold expressed that each scout attending the event was truly giving unselfish service, even paying a $250 fee to participate. Those scouts who participate in the program were selected by fellow scouts to participate in the national leadership organization. He stated, “The Boy Scouts of America, and specifically the Order of the Arrow, which we are representing is a leadership organization where we build great leaders and we give them the tools to succeed. We do that in a way that we encompass outdoor conservation, and seeing that the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management have come to us and asked with us to help with the problem of the tamarisk tree, out goal is to work hard and leave our legacy by removing the tamarisk for at least 30 years.

“It is truly a collaborative effort between the Forest Service, the BLM and the Boy Scouts. All of them are providing training, all of them are providing the infrastructure and the leadership to do it right the first time.”

Jack Hess, Order of the Arrow Incident Commander for the Manti la Sal project summed it all up saying, “The Manti la Sal project creates an opportunity for meaningful service to the Carbon and Emery County regions, its environment and local businesses. Arrow Corps5 is considered the most challenging, complex service projects ever undertaken by the Order of the Arrow and we are proud to be serving the Manti la Sal region, making a lasting impact for decades to come.”

The service project will cover five USFS sites, including Mark Twain in Missouri, George Washington and Jefferson in Virginia, Shasta-Trinity in California, Bridger-Teton in Wyoming and the current site at Manti la Sal. The project is expected to include 5,000 members of the Order of the Arrow providing more than 250,000 hours of service.

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‘Smitten’ by Love

Ferron Couple Celebrates 65th Wedding Anniversary

James L. Davis

In 1943 Bill Luce was in the Coast Guard and found himself traveling by bus from Seattle to Kenmore, Wash., when a simple turn of his head changed his life forever.

His eyes happened to catch a glimpse of a young woman traveling on the bus with him, and as they traveled his eyes kept returning to her again and again.  Sixty-five years later and the eyes of Bill Luce continue to glance lovingly at his wife, Betty.

Remembering that first time their eyes met on the bus gives Bill and Betty reason to smile as they sit in their comfortable home in Ferron.

“I saw him on that bus and he kept looking at me.  I met him the next day outside the country club,” Betty said.

Bill served aboard small craft assigned to patrol the shore and protect supply barges during World War II.  When he met Betty he was 19.  She was 17.  Ten days after that first meeting he gave her an engagement ring.

“I was smitten,” Bill said, sitting on his couch, his World War II veteran cap resting easily on his head.
Betty nodded her head at her husband’s words and grinned.  “Then he decided he didn’t want to be engaged, and he found out I had a temper.  I threw the ring at him.  The next day he came to give me the ring back.”

Under 18, Betty’s father didn’t initially approve of their marriage, so the two ran off to Everett, Wash., to get married and Betty lied about her age.  Arriving at the rendezvous with her girlfriend in tow, Betty said her friend quickly straightened Bill out.

“She asked, ‘where are her flowers?  Didn’t you get her any flowers?’  She marched him over to the flower shop.  I got gardenias,” she said.

The two were married on June 10, 1943 and marked their 65 wedding anniversary last week.

Although Betty’s father hadn’t originally approved of their marriage, that soon changed with the young couple eventually living with Betty’s family for a time while Bill was stationed in Washington.
Originally from the San Fernando Valley in California, Bill took his bride home after the war and the move from temperate Washington to the dry and sunny weather of California was a shock for Betty.
“It was 117 degrees and I thought I had died and gone to hell,” Betty said.

Eventually Bill took a job for the Clark County, Nev., sheriff’s department and when the department was absorbed into the Las Vegas Police Department he went to work for them as well, retiring in 1981.  Betty also worked for Clark County in the juvenile system. Along the way the couple had four children and today three of the children call Emery County home.  Steven Luce, Sharon Owens and Mark Luce live in Ferron.  Another daughter, Michele Hanson, lives with her family in Athens, Texas.
Bill and Betty came to Ferron in 1971 after her daughter married and moved to town.  They have never regretted moving to Emery County.

“We love it here in Ferron,” Bill said.

Throughout the span of years that link the couple together from their first moment on a bus in Washington to celebrating their 65th year together, the one thing that has remained constant has been their love for each other and a quiet commitment to never go to bed angry with one another.

“Once or twice we may have gotten out of bed with the same argument we went to bed with, but not very often,” Bill said.

And in the span of years that they share together, Bill said their favorite time may have been what many would have considered the most difficult.

“I went back to school in Lancaster, California.  We lived on my dad’s ranch in a little shack.  It did have a little old stove and we had a skunk or two as friends.  They would chase us out or we would chase them out.  We both agree that was our best time.  It was simple,” Bill said.

“We lived on $200 a month,” Betty continued.  “The closest town was Pearblossom.  We would go into town and get a hamburger and Bill would have a beer and at that time I drank coffee so I would have a cup of coffee and that was our excitement for the month.”

After 65 years of marriage the two said one of the biggest challenges they see facing couples today is the fact that it is too easy not to be married.

“For today’s generation it’s too easy for them.  They say ‘we’re going to get married and if doesn’t work we’ll get divorced,’” Bill said.

While it may not have always been easy, with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a life spent happily together, the couple looks back fondly on that day long ago when a simple turn of the head changed both their lives forever.

“She caught my eye,” Bill said smiling.

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Elmo Considers Property Tax Increase

James L. Davis

The Elmo Town Council considered the realities of its 2009 budget during its regular meeting on June 11.

With a proposed budget of $370,379.92, the town will actually only operate on a budget of $80,366 because the remainder of the budgeted amount goes to Class C Roads and can only be used for that purpose.

Among items in the remaining operational budget is a line item that sets aside $2,500 for the purchase of a truck for the town, if one can be found.

With a small budget and little in the way of revenue, the council considered raising the town property tax by 50 percent, which would generate an additional $4,700 per year.  According to town clerk/treasurer Delena Fish, she could not recall the last time the town had raised property taxes.

Mayor Kurt Rasmussen indicated that the fact that the town has been so long in raising property tax rates is the reason why it faces such restrictive budgets today.

The proposed tax increase will be discussed in a public hearing that is in development.  The council did not set a date for the hearing during the June 11 meeting.

Also discussed during the meeting was the fact that a few of the trees in the park had died and been removed.  The mayor wanted to know if the council wanted to replace the trees or not and if so did they want beauty bark put around the trees as had been done in the past.  The council decided to replace the dead trees and purchase beauty bark to go around the new and existing trees.  It was estimated the project would cost $150 to $200.

Councilmember Clark Atwood reported that the fire department had received a grant from the state for $13,000.  Elmo was the only town in the county to receive the grant, according to Atwood.

Mayor Rasmussen told the council that the sidewalks in the town needed to be looked at and a list made of those sidewalks that were uneven or in unsafe condition.

The mayor also indicated that there was approximately $23,000 left in the grant used for the construction of the fire department and town hall that needed to be used by Aug. 31.  The council discussed using it to put in a flag pole at the town hall and for a parking area south of the fire department.

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Clawson Searches for Options to Remove Abandoned Homes

James L. Davis

During the June 12 meeting of the Clawson Town council the mayor and council welcomed the pending move of a new resident to town.

The council approved a building permit for Russell Jensen, who plans on building a home north of Dan Jensen’s old home in Clawson.  The council also discussed annexation issues for a two acre parcel of land owned by Eric Funk, who would like to be annexed into the town.

During the meeting Bruce Funk also expressed interest in having his home and some of his property annexed into Clawson Town.  The Funk property is located off SR-10 at 765 North.  There will be a public hearing at a later date to discuss all property proposed for annexation into the town.

Mayor Carey Bloomer also discussed her intention to do something about the abandoned homes within town.  The town plans to send notices out to property owners of abandoned homes that telling them that the houses need to be torn down.  Mayor Bloomer said that the town ordinances would be searched to determine if any ordinance specifically addresses the problem of abandoned homes and if one did not exist then the town would hold a public hearing to adopt one.

The mayor also said there was a problem with speeding through town and urged town residents to report speeders to the sheriff.

“The speed limit is 25 miles per hour through town,” she said.

Town leadership is also considering purchasing a tractor that could be used as a mower and a snow plow and they are planning to paint the ends of the pavilion at the park, which has become faded.  The council also agreed to donate $100 to the Peer Helper Relay for Life team.

Clawson Town will hold its celebration on July 5 with a children’s’ parade at 9 a.m. followed by a social at the park with scones for everyone who attends.

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Miss Relay Contestants Prepare to Battle it Out

James L. Davis

In the season of pageants of one variety or another, perhaps the most frightening pageant, and the most humorous, will be June 20 when the Miss Relay contestants will march onto the Emery High football field in all their glory.

A handful of brave men have accepted the call made by the Relay for Life organizing committee to slip into a dress for a good cause and attempt to outshine the competition to be crowned Miss Relay 2008.
Organized as a fun fundraising event for the Emery County Relay for Life, the beauty pageant of a different kind has men battling it out for votes to be Miss Relay during Relay for Life on June 20-21.
Contestants will attempt to gather the most donations for the American Cancer Society during Relay and the dollars they donate and their performance during the “talent” portion of the contest will result in one of the men being named Miss Relay.

The Miss Relay contest took place for the first time last year and proved to be the surprise hit of Relay.  Organizers and the contestants themselves, hope to duplicate last year’s success.

This year the Miss Relay contest and the talent portion will be held June 20 at 8:30 p.m. at the Emery High football field, with the crowning at 11 p.m.

“The success of the Miss Relay is entirely up to the teams.  Each team is responsible to coerce, bribe and do whatever it takes to provide a suitable contestant.  I hope nothing changes this year.  The 2007 Miss Relay Contest was arguably the best entertainment found last year in Emery County.  This year’s competition is sure to provide a lot of laughs and raise a bunch of money. The man with the most cash, checks and coins in his purse at the end of the evening will be crowned Miss Relay 2008,” said Kristi Rasmussen, Relay for Life chairperson.

Relay for Life has a theme of Animated for a Cure and the event starts with the opening ceremony and survivor lap at 6 p.m.

Miss Relay contestants hoping to receive the tiara on Friday night are:

Nathan Sorensen

Nathan Sorensen recently graduated from Emery High School.  He is the son of Keith and Donna Sorensen and he enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, riding his bike and having fun with family and friends.  He will be representing the team “Danny’s Dolls” and the reason he says he is doing this is because of his Grandma Fern Vansickle, who is a three-time survivor of breast cancer.

Hunter Potter

Hunter Potter is the 12 year old son of Cody and Barbie Potter.  He will be going into the 7th grade this school year.  He loves to read, watch TV, play video games and swim.  He enjoys being the center of attention and making everyone laugh.  He will be representing his family team “Danny’s Baby Dolls” and will be singing for his talent.  Hunter has had several family members diagnosed with cancer and last summer his Aunt Jamie died of cancer.  He hopes by participating in the Relay for Life that it will help in finding a cure for cancer.

Patrick Sundstrom

Patrick Sundstrom was born in Hawthorne, Nev., and shortly afterward his family moved to Emery, where he spent most of his childhood.  After high school Patrick enlisted in the Air Force where her served for six years.  N 1992 Patrick was married and he and his wife now have two wonderful children and live in Emery.  Patrick is an outstanding husband and even better father.  Patrick has been employed at Live Earth Products for 14 years now.  He also serves on the Emery Town Council.  Patrick is very caring and loyal and has done many great things for his friends, family and the town he loves.  Patrick dearly loves his horses and the outdoors.

Jon Bishop

Jon Bishop is a hardworking man.  He most enjoys spending his time tormenting his wife and two children.  When he takes a break he likes to go mountain biking, ride his four-wheeler and take his family camping.  He’s also really good at being “chased” by moose.  Don’t miss Jon in heels and dress.  He is representing Sally’s Sweeties.

Loren Nash Roberts

Loren Nash Roberts is the son of Greg and Christine Jensen, husband of 11 years to Alisha and father of five.  He served in the Marine Corps for four years and is now the fire chief of Emery. He works as an EMT-I during the day and at night he is a coal miner at Consol Coal.  Nash loves life and lives each day to the fullest.

Josh Shurtz 

Josh Shurtz is an 18-year-old from Cleveland.  His parents are Don Shurtz and Kathleen Jones.  He enjoys playing guitar, skate boarding, riding four-wheelers and hanging out with friends.  He is representing the Crosland team for Relay and hopes to raise a lot of money for cancer research.

Casey Wood

Casey Wood is the 17-year-old son of James and Colleen Davis and is proud to represent The Emery County Review Looney for a Cure Team in the Miss Relay Contest.  When not involved in training for Miss Relay, such as proper table etiquette, poise and the ability to dance in high heels, Casey dreams of taking long walks with that special someone.  He enjoys writing music and tormenting his parents and siblings and if he is named Miss Relay he hopes promote the cause of Relay.

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Montez Jacobsen

EMERY—Montez Jacobsen, age 77, passed away June 13, 2008 at Emery County Nursing & Rehab Center.  She was born on January 31, 1931 as one of 7 children born to Neils Christian and Ella Maxfield Jensen.
Montez grew up in Emery and attended South Emery High.  She met Boyd C. Jacobsen in 1947, and they were married on July 23, 1948 in Salt Lake City.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.
Montez was a faithful member of the LDS Church serving in many callings including Primary teacher, Cub Scout leader, and Librarian. 
She loved being with her family.  Her husband, children, and grandchildren were the joy of her life.  Her hobbies included quilting, embroidering, and vegetable and flower gardening.  Montez will always be remembered as a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Montez is survived by her husband, Boyd; her children, Michael Boyd (Shirley) Jacobsen, and Jackie (Mark) Jensen, both of Ferron; a son-in-law, Randy Austin of Teasdale, Utah; a brother, Gardell (Gay) Jensen of Salt Lake City; 10 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Claudia Austin; two sisters: Verda Petersen and Mildred Brown; two brothers: Ferrell Jensen and Lloyd Jensen; and an infant brother, Durfin.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emery LDS Chapel.  There will be a viewing at 12:30 p.m. at the church prior to the services.  Interment will be in the Emery City Cemetery.  Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Francis Lamph

PRICE- Francis Memory Lamph, age 95, passed away peacefully June 13, 2008 in Orem.
He was born November 1, 1912 in Hiawatha, Utah to Nephi Albert and Nora Blanche Memory Lamph.
Married Adelia “Dee” Luera Lewis, January 10, 1939 in Oakland, California; she died January 23, 1998.
Francis was a longtime resident of Carbon County where he grew up in Standard.  He was an expert on the historical information concerning the Spring Canyon Coal Camps.  Francis had a strong heart and sound mind, and he could remember anything and everything about the camps.    He honorably served his county in the US Army and CCC’s. 
Francis loved automobiles, but he made sure that they had to be “FORDS”.   He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and was a great scout leader for many years.   For nearly forty years he resided in California  where he worked as a carpenter for the Oakland School District.  He was a retired member of the Carpenter’s Union Local # 713 in California.  Francis will be dearly missed by his family and many longtime friends. 
Survived by his children, Francine (Delwyn) Berrett, Salem; James A. (Carla) Lamph, Rexburg, ID; Dorothy (Gene) Peckover, Lynden, WA; sisters, Alice and Anna Davis, both of California; 17 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by four brothers, William, Albert, Alden and Robert; four sisters, Elanor, Arlean, Janet and Ruth; granddaughter, Heather Berrett; and great-granddaughter, Grace Lamph.
Funeral service, Friday, June 20, 2008 10:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street.  Family will be at Mitchell’s Friday one hour prior to service.  Interment, Cleveland City Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price. 
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions to Primary Children’s Hospital.

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Justin McBee

WELLINGTON / BIG PINEY, WY – Justin McBee, age 31, died June 13, 2008 in Wellington, Utah.  He was born June 27, 1976 in Los Alamitos, California to Ronald Earl and Ann Marie Murray McBee.  He married Jamie Lee Coleman on February 13, 1999 in Big Piney, Wyoming. 
He is survived by his parents; his wife; and his three children: Troy John McBee, Candis Noel McBee, and Cadence McBee.
Funeral services will be held in Big Piney, Wyoming. 
Arrangements are under the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Chester Hall

PRICE – Chester Lee Hall, age 77 of Price, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008 peacefully in his sleep in his home in Price.
Chester was born in Sweets, Utah , January 20, 1931 to Chester Lafayette Hall and Erminnie Beulah Baker Hall.
Chester grew up in Sweets and attended grammar school at Central and Harding Elementary in Price. At the age of fourteen he left to attend Mooseheart Academy in Mooseheart, Illinois with his sister. While attending high school there he played football and traveled with his team to Tacoma Washington where he helped them to an undefeated season.
Upon graduating from Mooseheart he also learned the trade of barbering and left as a licensed barber. He returned back to Price in 1949 where he lived with his adopted family of Ed and Iris Potts and their children and was able to renew old friendships with Al Richens and Von Johnston. It was in Price where he met his sweetheart, LeDonna Atwood at the local A & W. Chester with his two buddies enlisted in the Navy and left for boot camp in San Diego in January of 1951 and was later joined by his bride to be where they were married on July 21, 1951 and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on February 29, 1954 upon his return home from the Korean conflict.
Chester worked as a barber for Toy Atwood at Atwood’s barber Shop, as well as the coke ovens in Columbia and Kaiser Steel in Sunnyside, Utah before he made his career as an engineer working for the Utah Department of Transportation where he retired after 27 years in 1987.
After his wife, Chester’s second love was sports, where he was very involved with little league baseball as the league president as well as very heavily involved as a sports official for community and high school softball, basketball and baseball. Chester’s favorite sport of all, however, was football where he enjoyed it as both a fan and as an official. Chester was awarded the State of Utah High School Football Official of the Year in 1999.
He also enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing and being in the outdoor, with his family and his friends, Blaine Marx, Alfred Richens and other good friends. One of his favorite places is the Boulder Mountain area in Southern Utah. He was an active member of the LDS Church where he held several callings in the Price 3rd and 6th Wards.
Chester will be remembered for his sense of humor and friendly outgoing personality. He was able to talk to complete strangers and make those around him feel comfortable in any setting and welcome in his home.Chester is survived by his wife LeDonna Atwood Hall, son Robert L. (Peggy) Hall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Susan L. Hall, West Jordan, Utah; Chester Lynn (Vickie) Hall, St. George, Utah; Don E. (Allyne) Hall West Haven. Utah; Gary L. (Kelly) Hall Cleveland, Utah; Tawyna (Cory) Kulow Price, Utah; and Douglas B. (Stephanie) Hall Price, Utah, 21 grandchildren, 9 step grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren and numerous brother and sister-in-laws.
His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy and he will be forever in out hearts and deeply missed. We love you.
Chester is preceded in death by his parents, sister Erma Hall Palmer and daughter Nanette Hall Baker
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 11:00 am at the Price 3rd , 6th and 11th Ward building at 300 West and 500 South.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday evening  June 16, 2008  from 6-8 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main in Price and again at the church on Tuesday morning one hour prior to the services. Interment: Cliff View Cemetery.

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Valerie Lynn Bruno

HOUSTON, TEXAS / PRICE – Valerie Lynn Bruno was born June 5, 1958 to Pete and Doris Bruno.  A beloved daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, Valerie had a unique love for life, which she shared by serving others.  She delighted in knitting handmade toys, afghans, and clothing for her dear family members, and she sported a playful personality that made her every child’s best friend.  Valerie’s service also extended to reading to children with disabilities and contributing her talents to the Humanitarian Center and Newborns in Need.  Her open arms and selfless attitude made each person in her life feel special and loved.
Valerie graduated from the University of Utah in drama.  For over 20 years, she has been a dedicated employee for the Williams Company, a home to many valued friends and co-workers whom the family thanks for offering great support in Valerie’s life and in her passing.
Valerie had a strong belief in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had a testimony in the Savior.  Her faith offers peace at her passing on June 9, 2008 from a sudden illness, which allowed her to offer more service in being a donor to others. 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Bruno, and her sister Doris Marx.
Valerie is survived by her father, Pete Bruno; Dale Marx; Shirlie (Greg) VanWagoner; Marilyn (Dean) Harmon; Joan (Darrell) Keller; Doug Bruno; and many loved nieces and nephews.
Her family would like to thank those that brought joy to her life and Pioneer Hospital for their attentive care.  Thank you also to the Price LDS 1st ward for their help at this time.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Price, Utah LDS Stake Center (150 South 500 East.)  Viewing will be Friday, June 13, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary (680 East 100 South – Price, Utah) and from 10:00 – 10: 45 a.m. prior to the service at the Stake Center.  Interment will be in the Price City Cemetery.  Services are under the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Gaylene Ballard

PRICE- Our loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, Gaylene Mills Ballard, age 71, passed away June 9, 2008, while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 20, 1936 in Spring Canyon, Utah to Wilburn H. and Thusnelda G. Hunter Mills.
Married Martin “Marty” H. Ballard, June 11, 1960 in Price, Utah; he died November 23, 2005.
Gaylene was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She was a lifelong resident of Carbon County and a graduate of Carbon High School.  She was a dedicated employee of Safeway’s in Price for many years.  Gaylene loved the outdoors, and she cherished all that it had to offer.  She enjoyed working in her yard, riding horses, and spending time with her family   
Gaylene was a lady of great strength and beauty, and she always  brought great comfort to those around her.  She was a friend to all and will be dearly missed by her family and a community of friends.
Survived by mother, Thusnelda Mills; two sons, Michael (Linda) Ballard; Lance Ballard, all of Price; brother, Gary (LaVange) Mills, Spring Glen; three granddaughters, Mikelle, Lacie and Haley; and many special nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by father and husband.
Graveside service was June 12, 2008, at the Price City Cemetery. 

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Ryan Roy Thayn

WELLINGTON—Ryan Roy Thayn was born August 11, 1973, in Price, Utah to Randy and Loralie Thayn.  He left us November 4, 1998.  Ryan graduated from Carbon High School in 1991, and he later attended the College of Eastern Utah.
Ryan was an all-star baseball player and loved to coach his younger brothers.  Ryan loved to watch the Utah Jazz and the Oakland Raiders.  Ryan’s passion for fishing and hunting developed into taxidermy, which he enjoyed for several years.  He stuffed many animals for himself, family, and friends.  Ryan’s work included repair duties at Mine West and well operator for Seely Oil Company in Mounds.  Ryan was a strong, reserved person with a dry, witty personality.  Ryan was extremely loved and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Randy and Loralie; brothers, Brett (Samantha) Thayn of Nibley and Tyler Thayn of Logan; Grandmother, Marilyn Young of Wellington; Great-grandmother, Elizabeth Olsen of Ferron; a nephew, Brendan Ryan; three nieces, Cydnie, Ashley, and Taylor; and all uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Ryan was followed in death by his grandparents, Harold and Ethel Thayn, and Merril Young, all of Wellington.
Funeral services were June 13, 2008 at the Wellington LDS Stake Center (935 East Main).  Interment was in the Wellington Cemetery.  Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Randy Howell

EAST CARBON-Randy Dale Howell, age 50, passed away June 6, 2008 in East Carbon.
He was born August 9, 1957 in Dragerton, Utah to Edwin O’Neal Howell and Ruby Beatrice McDougal.
Married Kristin Charlotte Heath, August 3, 1981 in Oracle, Arizona.
Randy was a lifelong resident of Carbon County.  He was a graduate of East Carbon High School in 1976.  He worked at various coal mines in the area and was later employed at Joy Mining Machinery.  He loved the outdoors, working on vehicles, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survived by his wife, Kristin Howell, Price; two daughters and one son, Laci (Anthony) Hedmond, Follansbee, WV, Levi Howell, Price, Courtney (Travis) Hardy, Helper; three grandchildren, Kayle, Braxton Bingham and Rylee Hedmond; brother, Jerry (Genelle) Howell, Sunnyside, sister-in-law, Mary Howell, East Carbon.
Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ralph, Ronald “Weed”; and a sister, Annette.
Funeral service was June 12, 2008 at Mitchell Funeral Home.

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Kacie Lynn Roper
Alex Jon Crawford

Mike and Kolleen Roper announce the marriage of their daughter, Kacie Lynn to Alex Jon Crawford, son of Jon and Barbara Crawford, June 21, 2008. A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Museum of the San Rafael in Castle Dale.

Kacie is the granddaughter of Dale and Mila Roper, Grant and Sheila Nelson, and Carolyn and Charles Peterson. Alex is the grandson of Max and Dora Larsen, and JoeAnn and the late Paul Crawford.

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Volume 2, Issue 25
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Edition

 

 

 

  

 
  • Animal Life
  • Business
  • Health

 

 

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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Wilderness Program up and Running in Huntington

Josie Luke

Many residents of Emery County appreciate the surrounding area because of the ability they have to have two very different environments in such close proximity, with the Manti la Sal Mountains to the west and the San Rafael Swell to the east; this also made the area a perfect place for a group of entrepreneurs looking for an area to run a wilderness therapy program.

Elements Wilderness Program is one of the newest businesses to select Emery County as the place to base their operations. With an office in Huntington, the program is now up and running, and began accepting clients on May 30.

Wilderness therapy is emerging as a viable alternative option for the treatment of youth. It incorporates group and individual therapy with the opportunity for youth to learn how to take care of themselves and cooperate with others while working through challenges in an unfamiliar environment.

 Program Director Karen Hesselman described the group’s reasons for selecting the area. “Our first thought was that we’d like to be a little bit closer to our home, Salt Lake, but there really was nothing remote that would work. The elevation was a problem because we need two different field areas, one for summer and one for winter,” she said.

“So, Huntington and Emery County, this strip along Highway 10, was perfect because you have the Forest on one side and you have the Swell on the other. This is really nice, just being in between the two different field areas. ”

She also explained another benefit to the location-- safety, saying, “The time it will take for us to get to the group on either side is quick and that is a big deal for us for safety. It seems like the perfect fit.”

The partners in the business are Hesselman, Admissions Director John Karren, and Clinical Director Lynn Smith. All have previous experience with similar programs. They joined to organize a program they believe will benefit those adolescents who are involved. “We want to go back to the real wilderness piece, as in using the outdoors as a therapy tool, getting rid of all the distractions,” Hesselman stated.  

The Field Director Dan Shorb explained their program’s approach. “This program is smaller and we’re trying to specialize by dealing with less, what we would call, clinical kids, meaning, students that aren’t acting out as much as others in other programs,” he said. “I think our specialization is really a kind of a symbol of where this genre of educational programs has gone. From its real roots of being kind of boot camp style, to now where its gone to the other extreme to where its very therapeutic and very clinical.”

In this light, in the program the youth are referred to as students and staff are called field mentors. For every group of 10 students, there are four field mentors assigned. The field mentors will work with the students for eight days and then have six days off, with a another group of mentors alternating in each week.     

Most students will be referred to the program through an educational consultant who is versed in the many different treatment types and treatment providers, and selects a specific program according to the needs of the client. Parents can also find such programs online. Information on the Elements program can be found at www.elementswilderness.com.

Hesselman also revealed that it took a great deal of time to get permits and licenses in hand for the group to finally be able to open such a business in the area. A license had to be granted from the state, a business license from the city, and permits from the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.  

She related, “It would come and go, one day it would be really exciting and I would think ‘everything’s working perfectly,’ and then the next day, you’re just totally depressed and depleted because there would be another glitch. It was up and down a lot, but everything seems to be working out now that we’re up and running.”

Hesselman and her partners are pleased to be in the area and plan to look to the community for support. “We still need a lot of local support to make it happen. We will need more employees as we start to go, so I hope everyone is open to what we have to offer and know that we are very interested in bringing the community into what we’re doing. We do want to know the community and use the resources and hopefully they’re accepting,” she said.

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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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Flockers to Gather

The National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors and The Flockers of Emery and Carbon counties are excited to announce their 3rd Annual Event, July 11th - 13th at Bear Creek Campground, Huntington. Pre-Registration is required!
Come spend a fun weekend with the Flockers, away from husbands, boyfriends, sons, pets and young children.  The event will be held at Bear Creek Campground, just minutes from Huntington, and we will have the place to ourselves. There are plenty of tent/camper spaces available (included in participation fee). This is a NON-COMPETETIVE environment!!
Small participation fee of $70.00 includes: 1 year National Wild Turkey Federation Membership, “Women in the Outdoors” quarterly magazine subscription. Workshops on Saturday, 4 meals, entertainment, camping, new friends, and tons of fun!!
For more information or to register, please contact: Michelle Jensen, (435) 653-2552 or  (435) 636-6929, Brandi Ivie,  (435) 687-9712 or  (435)381-20003, Suzy or Brittany, (435)749-6057 or (435) 749-1547, Dondra Nance,  (435) 613-5243 or (435) 637-4719 The NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors Program provides opportunities for women to learn new skills, meet people with similar interests, and obtain a greater appreciation of the outdoor world.

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Castle Dale City Summer Celebration

Castle Dale City will begin their summer celebration on June 21 with a 5K Family Fun Run.  Registration will be at 7:30 a.m. and the run will begin at 8 a.m..  Enter the whole family….run, walk or hobble but come join the fun.  Call Rebekah at 381-2087 or Kollette at 381-2853.

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BACA Run to the Sun

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Southeast Utah Chapter, will hold their 3rd annual BACA Run to the Sun on June 21. Registration will be at 9 a.m. at the Log Palace Restaurant in Price with the run starting at 11 a.m..  The Log Palace Restaurant will be open and hosting this event and all proceeds benefit the children of our area.  Dinner will be served directly following the ride and there will be a raffle and door prizes to conclude the day.

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San Rafael Summerfest

The San Rafael Summerfest will be held June 21 in Castle Dale with a full schedule of activities for the day.
City Brunch will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds Park.  A Car Cruise will begin at 11 and will include restored, great cars.
“The Quack is Back” duck race will be from 2 to 3 p.m.  Call Jenny or Carl Jacobsen at 381-5790 for more information.
There will be games, golf, mechanical calf roping and many other activities organized by the Castle Dale Youth City Council, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Other activities include: Barbeque for a Buck, 5-7 p.m. at the Rodeo grounds; entertainment by “The Kid Fiddler” at 6 p.m.; Kids rodeo from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., organized by the High School Rodeo Team; and fireworks  at dark.
For more information on the Kid’s rodeo please call a member of the High School Rodeo Team or Castle Dale City.  You child must pre-register at Castle Dale City Hall to participate.
Come out and enjoy the fun at San Rafael Summerfest!

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Monumentally Important

Emery Town is updating the Veteran’s Memorial Monument in the Emery Town Park.  Please call the Emery Town Office at 286-2417 by Aug. 30, 2008 if you know of any veterans who need to be added, deleted or changed.  The update is expected to be completed by Veteran’s Day.

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Little Miss Emery Pageant

The Little Miss Emery Pageant will be held July 30 at the Emery County Fair.  All girls ages 5 – 8 are encouraged to participate.  For information contact Jarilyn at 381-5667.

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Summer Cheer Classes

All-Star Cheerleading will be holding summer cheer classes. Session 1 is already underway but Session 2 will be held July 2 – July 30. We will be working on tumbling, cheer skills, and stunting.  Junior High and High School Cheerleaders are also welcome to take classes. Classes will be held at LaRae’s Dance Studio and Gym.  For questions or to register, contact Becky Bunnell at 749-1582 or 687-2632.

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Memory Wall

Once again we will have a memory wall display at our Relay For Life Event. If you have someone who lost the battle against cancer and would like to spotlight them on our memory wall please submit a short biography and a photo to Da Shai Nelson.  You can email them to lazyj@cskyw.net or mail them to Da Shai Nelson P.O. Box 789 Ferron, UT. 84523.  Questions call 749-2296.

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Miss Emery Scholarship Pageant

The Miss Emery Scholarship Pageant will be held July 19.  Anyone interested in participating should contact Jarilyn at 381-5667.  Girls ages 17-24 are encouraged to participate.

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Cancer Survivors

Organizers of the Emery County Relay for Life are asking all cancer survivors who would like to be honored at this year’s Relay to register online at www.events.cancer.org/emerycounty or call Da’Shai Nelson at 749-2296 or Kristi Rasmussen at 653-2471/749-2533.

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Emery Town Celebration

The Emery Town Pioneer Day Celebration ‘The Good Ol’ Summertime” will be held July 16-July 19, starting with the Un-Pageant Pageant on July 16 at 7 p.m.  There will be  Women’s and Men’s Softball games on July 17 at 6 p.m. and on July 18 there will be a Youth Rodeo from 6-9 p.m. and a dance from 9 p.m. to Midnight at the rest area.  On July 19 there will be breakfast cooked by the EMT’s and Fire Department from 7-9 a.m. and a Parade will be held at 10 a.m.  A program in the park wil begin at 11 a.m. at the park and at noon activities for the kids will begin.  A horseshoe tournamane twill be held at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m. there wil be youth softball.  Adult softball will be held at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.  Softball championship games will be held at 7 p.m. and fireworks will cap off the evening at dusk.

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Cleveland Days

Cleveland Days will be held July 15-19, beginning with a family barbecue on July 15 at 6 p.m. and Coast Races at 6:30 p.m.  On July 16 there will be a trap shoot beginning at 6 p.m. with a cost of $5 per person and a chance to win a gun.  On July 17 there will be a 10 or 20 miles Sidewalk Ride beginning at 5 p.m.  For more information call Kim Player at 653-2440.  On July 18 there will be bike races beginning at 5 p.m. for all ages and a pot luck lamb fry beginning at 6 p.m. or $5 per palte or $20 per family.  On July 19 breakfast will be served in the park from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and a flag raising at 9 a.m.  At 10 a.m. there will be a Children’s Parade with the big parade to follow at 10:30 a.m.  At noon there will be games, from races to volleyball and horse shoes.  There will be a co-ed softball tournament beginning at 3 p.m. and at 7 p.m. there will be a barbecue at the school yard.  At 8:30 there will be a free dance featuring “Party of Five.”  Fireworks will close out the evening at dusk.

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Huntington Heritage Days

Huntington Heritage Days events will span the month of June and end in a grand scale on July 4.  On June 5 will be the Heritage Days Queen Pageant, followed by the Rodeo Queen Contest on June 7.  The Heritage Days Rodeo and Dance will be held June 27-28 at 7 p.m. and the men’s softball tournament will be held June 27 as well beginning at 6 p.m.  There will be a Huntington Glee Club Fireside on June 29 at 8 p.m.  On July 3 the festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with a pet contest, followed by Huntington Heritage Idol Contest and Al Shakespeare at 5 p.m. and a MECCA Bike Ride and ATV Poker Ride at the same time.  An ice cream social and dessert contest will close out the evening’s activities at 7 p.m.  On July 4 the day begins with a flag ceremony7 at 6 a.m., followed by the Heritage Day’s Fun Run at 6 a.m. and the Heritage Day’s Breakfast at 7 a.m.  A Children’s Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m. the parade will begin.  A patriotic program will begin at Noon and entertainment from Station Hollow Country Band and T-Minus 5 will be held from 1-4 p.m.  Big toys for the young will entertain all day and booths and food will be available throughout the day.  A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held at 4 p.m. and a kids rodeo will be held at 7 p.m.  Fireworks will close out the evening at dusk at the Huntington Arena.

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Food Handler’s Class

The Southeastern Utah Health Department will be conducting Food Handler’s Classes at their office, 25 West, Main, in Castle Dale on June 19. All classes will begin at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.  For more information call 381-2252.

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San Rafael
Classic Triathlon

The San Rafael Classic Triathlon will be held June 28 at the Huntington State Park staring at 7:30 a.m.  In its first running the event is being organized by the Emery County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and will include a half-mile swim across Huntington Lake, followed by a 15 mile bike ride and then a 5K run, ending back at the lake.  There will also be a kids’ triathlon.  For more information visit the triathlon website at www.sanrafaelclassic.com

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Emery County Recreation
Information

We hope the following information will be helpful to the public.  Office hours for Emery County Recreation are 9 a.m. to  1 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m.  The office phone number is 435-381-2108 or toll free 1-888-601-8075 PIN 1399.  Fax is 435-381-2194.  The office is located at 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale.  Website address: emerycounty.com/rec.  Board member representatives are: Kalynn Fail, Green River; Ryan Jensen, Elmo; Richard Murdoch, Cleveland; Cathy Cowley, Huntington; Dan Whiteleather, Castle Dale; Bart Cox, Orangeville; Jerry Price, Clawson; Jordan Leonard, Ferron; Marie Anderson, Emery; John Nielson, At Large; Jim Jones, At Large; Commissioner Drew Sitterud, At Large.  Recreation director, Shannon Hiatt.

 

 

 

  
 
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Edition

 

 

Whirlwind games keep women’s slow pitches teams flying

-Despite the name "women's slow pitch" the games prove to be a whirlwind.

Cleveland, Ferron class in good-natured softball battle

-Cleveland and Ferron make a great game to watch on June 11.

Runners compete in Orangeville Dash

-The Orangeville Dash 5k Fun Run on June 7 proved to be a lot of fun and a big success.

 

  

 

 

Whirlwind games keep women’s slow pitches teams flying

Josie Luke

As compared to the other forms of softball, Emery County’s women’s slow pitch games are a whirlwind. Though games last only an hour, teams easily move through their rotation three or four times by the end. The game played between the team from Hydraulic Repairs and J&D Auto played on June 11 was no exception. Between the two teams, 31 runs were scored in less than one hour.

In the first inning team Hydraulic Repairs scored three runs with two outs on singles by Jessica Vasquez and Courtney Powell, and a blooper over the J&D Auto shortstop by Cami Carlson, which brought Powell in for the third run. J&D Auto tied the game at 3 when Camille Fehlberg slammed a 2-run double to left center field, and then stole home later in the inning.

After scoring three more runs, Hydraulic Repairs held J&D Auto scoreless in the bottom of the third to take a 6-3 lead into the third inning. In the top of the fourth inning, Lacey Erickson came in with the bases loaded and broke the game open by smashing a ball into right field. Erickson breezed her way around the bases, following her three teammates in to score. 

Team J&D Auto played well, but against a team with the offensive firepower that team Hydraulic Repairs exhibited, even scoring 12 runs, they couldn’t manage the win, losing the high scoring game 19-12.

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Cleveland, Ferron class in good-natured softball battle

Josie Luke

In a game between Cleveland and Ferron played on June 11, the two teams racked up 18 walks and five errors, and five batters reached base after being hit by a pitch, but there were also moments which made it a great game, like a coach walking to the mound after his young pitcher has loaded the bases and walked in three runs, and the pitcher responding to what he said by striking out the next batter to end the inning.      

Bayler Griffin, the first batter of the game, came to the plate and connected for a single for her Cleveland team. Then, after Erin Hurst drew a walk, Lainee Jensen hit the second single of the game to bring in Bayler, and an error brought in Lainee to put the team ahead by two.

Ferron’s first inning output was even greater, five of the first six batters who came to the plate scored, including Shelby Allen, who came in on a single by her teammate, Alyssa Garrett.  It was at the end of this run that the Cleveland coach calmed his pitcher down to bring the inning to an end, and keep his team in the game.

With their opponents ahead by three, Cleveland had their best offensive inning in the top of the second, matching the five runs Ferron had scored, on five hits and three walks, to again put them ahead by two runs. They then held Ferron to just one run in the bottom of the second, with Griffin striking out two batters.

The third inning began with Shyler Griffin being walked, and Bayler knocking her in, hitting the first double of the game. The Cleveland team added two more runs in the inning to bolster their lead to 10-6, but Ferron, being the home team, had the final chance to score.

Ferron’s Taijah Price drew a walk to start the inning, followed by her teammate, Shelby, reaching on an error. Addi Healy was also walked, loading the bases for Alyssa, who connected for a single to bring in the first run of the inning. After two more walks and an error, Ferron took the lead, ending the close game, 12-10.

The game may not have been played perfectly, the older girls can hit and make plays fans are used to seeing, but the 8-10 year olds, like the girls on the Ferron and Cleveland teams, who play in the summer softball leagues have fun and don’t seem to care as much if they make a mistake. 

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Runners compete in Orangeville Dash

James L. Davis

Orangeville City held its first ever Orangeville Dash 5K Fun Run during Orangeville Days on June 7.
Thirty-three runners came out in the early morning hours to run the streets of Orangeville in the race sponsored by Skyline Windows, a better turnout than organizers had expected in the first running of the dash.

Hugh Christiansen finished the dash first with a time of 18:00, but the time cannot be counted as an official time because organizers had not expected the runners back so soon and were busy observing the flag ceremony taking place in the park when Hugh crossed the finish line in search of someone to tell him the dash was over. 

With Hugh already across the finish line and the flag ceremony over, Orangeville Dash officials got back in their positions and kept a little better time for the rest of the runners.

Coming in second with a time of 18:24 was Darrell Gardner  and taking third place was Jake Gardener with a time of 21:18.

First in the women’s division was Genevieve Lake with a time of 28:44, with Amanda Frandsen second with a time of 31:23 and Luci Robinson third with a time of 31:24.

Hugh Christiansen took the overall win and first place in men’s division ages 30-34.  Jake Gardener took first in Men’s Division age 15-19.  Chandler Tanner took first in Men’s ages 20-24 with a time of 21:52 and Colt Mortenson took first in Men’s age 35-39 with a time of 23:33.  Darrel Gardner took first in the 45-49 division. Ted Luke took first in the Men’s 50-54 division with a time of 22:36.

Genevieve Lake took first in women’s division as well as first in Women’s division age 60-64.  Amanda Frandsen took first in Women’s division 25-29.

All winners in their respective categories received a prize from Skyline Windows.

Orangeville City plans to hold the Orangeville Dash again during Orangeville Days next year, this time opening it up to a fun run or walk.  Other than that the only change in plans is to keep someone posted at the finish line at all times.

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