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Show A4 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Green River Community Center ceiling collapses Annalee Thayn The ceiling of the Community Center/Boys & Girls Club came crashing down on Oct. 6. The roof has had several previous failures and has been repaired several times in its 100 hundred year history. The recent rains and windstorms caused the interior ceiling to crash through into the building. The Baptist Church owns the building, and they have donated its use to the community center. Joni Pace, executive director of the center, sent out a letter dated Oct. 10 stating that the community center provides activities and services for several groupsin the community such as Head Start, which was using the trailers outside of the community center but uses the center’s bathrooms. Also affected are the senior residents of Green River who were often provided with their evening meal there. The kids that attend the center regularly are playing soc- cer right now so they are not as affected, but soccer season will soon end. Pace also said how much she has enjoyed working with the community center staff. The staff is working to locate other places for a temporary community center. Due to the collapse of he interior ceiling, the community center is closed. At the Green River City Council meeting Tom Burr, chairman of the board for the community center said that he had met with the health department inspector that day. The inspector examined the building and said that the building could no longer be occupied, not only because of the ceiling collapse, but because during the examination he also discovered asbestos. Blaine Evans also came to the city council meeting to ask if they could approach Emery County to deed land for a community center. In the meantime, Evans also asked if the community center could be temporar- ily located in the old senior citizen’s building. In order to get land to build a new community center, a few conditions would need to be met. Evans said that some would be easy to fulfill, but that help would be needed to fulfill the other conditions. The council agreed to approach Emery County about the use of the old senior citizen’s center building. They will also help write a contract that the community center can use to get land to build a community center. To help raise funds for a new building, a golf tournament was held at the Green River Golf Course on Oct. 18. Those interested may also donate money to help raise funds for a new building for the Green River Community Center/Boys and Girls Club by sending a donation to P.O. Box 191 Green River, Utah 84525 or by donating at the Key Bank in Green River. All donations are tax deductible. Green River approves City Sanitation contract Annalee Thayn The Green River City Council met for its regular meeting on Oct. 14 and the first item of business was the presentation and discussion of the proposed plans for the airport. Those discussions were tabled due to an illness of one of the presenters of the plans. Wade Williams with City Sanitation came to Green River to discuss renewal of the contract between City Sanitation and the City of Green River. He stated that another truck has been ordered and it will make pick ups in Green River because of the large amount of garbage that needs to be removed. Because of the extra truck coming to Green River, the schedule for pickup of garbage will now be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The price for garbage pickup will increase 3 percent due to the price of gasoline. The possibility of scrap metal being picked up by the sanitation service was The ceiling of the Green River Community Center collapsed on Oct. 6. The center staff is currently looking for a new place to house the center. Free Family Night offers information services to community also dismissed as a possibility if Green River chooses that option. An additional meeting was set up for Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. to have additional discussion about renewing the sanitation contract. The contract was approved on Oct. 17 for 10 years. Some concerned citizens would like to see a nuisance ordinance in place and enforced. Councilman Keith Brady said that a nuisance ordinance is nearly ready, some wording needs to be worked on, but he believes that it will be in place and enforced soon. The curfew for Green River was unanimously passed as Ordinance 2008-03. Emery Telcom was granted a television franchise in Green River. You can sign up for the service in November. The water/sewer projects were also discussed. A meeting will be held Oct. 22, at Salt Lake City. This meeting will discuss water quality. The Second Annual Free Family Night will be Nov. 12 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. at Emery High School. Free Family Night will send the message that “Families R First” by providing an evening dedicated to your family, with information booths, free items, activities, a free dinner and informative sessions. Dinner will be from 5 – 6:30 p.m. with breakout informative sessions being held from 6:45 – 7:30- p.m. and 7:45 – 8:300 p.m. There will be sessions for parents on subjects such as: “One day my little Angel will want the car keys: Teaching positive behavioral support and discipline,” by Amy Bell and Nancy Bentley. “Is your child on the information highway like a giant lit-up billboard?” by Sariah Donnahoo from the Utah Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. “Parenting and Communication: Are you speaking to or at your child?” by Kyle Elder. Sessions for youth include: “Bully Dogs are Bad: Follow the Golden Rule,” by Amy Bell and Nancy Bentley. “Cyber Highway to Danger: Are you even secure in your own home?” by Sariah Donnahoo. “How to get what you want from parents,” by Kyle Elder. There will be help for parents with younger children ages 1 to 11 will be provided by RUCD Headstart / CEU Sun Center. Health department encourages residents to get flu shot October brings cooler nights, fall colors and for many the thoughts of flu vaccine. Dottie Flemett, Nursing Director for Southeastern Utah District Health Department reports “Flu season is here and getting your flu vaccination is the single best way you can protect yourself and your loved ones from getting the flu.” She encourages all persons, including chil- dren 6 months to 18 years, who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting influenza to others to get vaccinated. Vaccination should continue throughout the influenza season, from October until March. While all individuals may receive the vaccine, in accordance with CDC guidelines, Flemett states certain groups of individ- uals are at greater risk for serious illness and should get vaccinated as soon as possible. These groups include the elderly, pregnant women, children 6 months to age 18, health care providers, residents in long-term health care facilities, household contacts to high-risk individuals, immunocompromised individuals and those with kidney, heart or lung disease. Flemett recommends that individuals 65 years or older and those who have long-lasting medical problems receive the pneumonia vaccine. Pneumonia is a life-threatening complication resulting from influenza. Pneumonia vaccine is available year round and is usually given just once in a lifetime. For more information call 435-381-2252. Castle Dale discusses franchise agreement with Emery Telcom Kathy Ockey The Oct. 15 meeting of the Castle Dale City Council began with a public hearing to discuss a franchise agreement with Emery Telcom. Mayor Neal Peacock said he met with Emery Telcom representatives, Brock Johansen and Jared Anderson, and discussed the city attorney’s recommendations about the franchise. Anderson was also at the council meeting and talked about some of the features the company’s new digital television service will provide. Anderson said the prod- uct would be accessible to anyone that has a telephone and that would be willing to put the local channel the county now has on their service with no charge involved. Emery Telcom is also starting a cable company to broadcast local news and events. The digital television product could also connect with the internet, enabling the customer to have an internet pass through on their television. He also stated the cost to consumers hasn’t been finalized yet but would be similar to the services that are now provided through cable or satellite, but there would PARTY express Spooktakular Deals! Bulk Party Supplies Buy in bulk and save! Costumes Find the Perfect Halloween Costume! Machine Rentals •Popcorn • Carnival Games •Cotton Candy • Snow Cones • Balloons We Deliver be more programming available with about 255 channels possible. Construction costs were mentioned and he said that all costs in the construction phase of the service would be the responsibility of Emery Telcom. Mayor Peacock mentioned he wants to keep the franchise pass through tax to the consumers as low as possible and after discussion by the council it was agreed to be a 3 percent rate. Ethan Hurdsman approached the city with the request for a new used car business, Black Diamond, LLC, that he is planning to develop in Castle Dale. The business would be on the lot west of Magnuson Lumber. The council made a motion to approve the business 435-637-3393 council wants comments from the citizens before they pass one. The ordinance will include the purpose and intent, history, definitions, connection requirements and other subjects relating to the water system. Mayor Peacock said, “We need to get feedback from the citizens before we can pass anything. We want to have it in place before the next watering season.” The matter was tabled and will put it on next month’s agenda. Councilman Jack Rogers reported on the Utah State Water Conservation Plan he is preparing. The report needs to be completed by Dec. 31 and has to be in compliance in order to get grants for the city. Rogers said the city has limited wa- ter shares and needs to stay within guidelines, but while preparing and researching information for this report he has found that citizens are concerned and are trying to use the water wisely when it is scarce. Councilperson Gaylee Jeffs said the annual Pumpkin Festival will be held Oct. 25 at the recreation center and plans are in progress. The council also talked about several options on the use of the old swimming pool that is adjacent to the city hall. No decisions were made regarding the subject. Councilmember Brad Giles reported that the Center Street project portion that is to be completed this construction season will be done on schedule. Neal Peacock reflects on lessons of teaching family Continued from Page A1. and debate, drama and American Problems. Their approach to teaching family is also different. Neal quipped, “I’m a little nicer than my dad was,” but added, “Dad was the best teacher I ever had, among a T.C. West Screen Print & Embroidery Retail & Wholesale Custom Designs •Hats • Shirts • Uniforms • Sweats •Jackets te minu r t s a L fo 29 East Main Street, Price Utah supplies n! wee Hallo license as soon as it is approved through the zoning commission. Mindee Nicholson, representative of Four Corners Community Behavioral Health, addressed the council concerning the SPF-SIG grant they have to help in the fight for prescription drug abuse and prevention in this area. They have the grant but it requires public involvement. They will also be writing bylaws and a mission statement at their next meeting. Councilperson Kollette Cologie will represent Castle Dale City. Another public hearing was held to discuss the rules and regulations for the secondary water system in Castle Dale. An ordinance needs to be created and the Gift Shop 98 E. Main, Castle Dale 381-5054 tcwest@etv.net whole bunch of good teachers.” He revealed that when he took his first class from his father, if he wanted help, he had to go to the high school early in the morning with the other students. “He would not help me at home, because the other kids couldn’t get help at home,” Neal reported. “I was the first one he had. He made a few mistakes with me, after that he did great.” He also revealed his biggest mistake in dealing with his father as his teacher. “I told him, ‘All I want is the grade I earn.’ Unfortunately that’s what he gave me.” When his oldest daughter, Cammie, began high school he found himself facing what his father had years before, so they sat down and made rules. “One of the rules was I wouldn’t talk to her when she was talking to her friends,” he said. “Another was that I could borrow money from her, but she couldn’t borrow money from me.” Possibly the most important of the rules was the last, which Neal revealed was, “If anything embarrassing happened to her at school, I wouldn’t tell mom and if anything embarrassing happened to me, she wouldn’t tell mom.” Like his father, Neal has pressed his children to work hard, while being careful not to push them too much- though his kids sometimes thought he did. One of his proudest academic moments happened last year when Dory scored a 5 on the AP European History test. “Only 11 percent of students who take that test are able to get that score,” he said proudly. Some of his favorite memories of teaching also come from plays he was able to do with his siblings and children. “I had a blast with Little Shop of Horrors,” he said. His brother and sister, Cody and Cammie, were in the musical, along with his then small children, Brandt and Dory. He also loved directing Dory in “See How They Run,” which he said was “Maybe the funnest play I’ve ever done.” Neal also enjoyed doing “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” with Jayna, “The Fantastics” with Bethany and Brandt, “Cinderella” with Cammie, and “Damn Yankees,” which he acted in with his son Brandt. “They needed an old guy,” he joked. This type of humor and understanding are hallmarks of what make Peacock a favorite of so any students at the high school. He is also known and respected for pushing students as well as his children to do well in all of the classes he teaches, just like his dad. |