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Show Emery County (T Volume 88 No. 33 30 Tuesday, August By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor ; Emery County now has the distinction of being ranked highest in one of the states most 3 infamous categories, By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor Years hard work in many areas paid off for Anna Thompson last Saturday night when she was named Miss Emery County at the 1987 scholarship pageant in Castle Statistics from the Utah Job Service for July show Emery County highest in unemployment among all counties with an 18.4 percent unemployment rate. This is up from the adjusted figure of 14.8 for June and 13.7 for May. In July of 1986 the of rrr Dale. Miss Thompson, the daughter of Kenneth and Dixie Thompson of Orangeville, was among 10 contestants vying for the title at the pageant which was held in conjunction with the Emery County Fair. She will now represent the county at the Miss Utah Scholarship Pageant next It t I. 1 V'V O'. unemployment figure for Emery County was 18.9, also highest in the state at that time. The dubious honor reflects the economic situation in the states energy development areas. Recent layoffs in area coal mines and at UP&L and the effects these layoffs have had on other businesses and industries have contributed to the increase spring. Attendants to Miss Thompson are: first, Christal Herring, Castle Dale, daughter of Richard Herring and Kathleen Higgins; second, Daniece Day, Castle Dale, daughter of Lavon in the high school auditorium, the girls opened with a production dance routine. Each of the contestants then presented a talent number and then modeled in evening wear. During this portion of the pageant, the girls were escorted by young girls. The contestants also offered a philosophical statement. For her talent, Miss Thompson played a piano number, by Ernesto Malaguena Lecuona. Her performance not only helped her to win the title, but also brought her the award for the best talent. Miss in unemployment. Also, the Job Sendee report shows an increase in the civilian v Receiving her crown from Miss Emery 1986 Colette Wareham is the new Miss Meet' Me sang Halfway for her talent while Miss Day did a clogging routine Herring, to Old Time Rock n Roll. Miss Johansen and Miss Fuller also played the piano for their talents. Also competing for the title were Tamara Smith, who did a comedy routine; Jennie Lin Jeffs, who played the piano; Missy Wood, who sang Lonely Alone; Debi Eden, who played the piano; and Heather Johnson, who also played the piano. In addition to the talent presentations by the girls, the hosts, Miss Wareham and Mr. offered solo Bumgardner, singing performances. Another song was presented by Jana Emery, Anna Thompson. At right is Christal Herring, first runner-up- . Barnett. She sang, And Now an original Youre Gone, composition. The pageant was sponsored by the Castle Dale Lions Club and was under the direction of George and Chris Stucki. Club member Gene Hess opened the program while Pete Jones introduced Mr. Bumgardner. The host complemented the Lions Club and people of Emery County for making his visit to Emery County very enjoyable. Among the judges at the Miss Emery Pageant was Mr. Bumgardners wife, Trish. She joined Kent Nielson, Tawnya Burt, Jill Stansfield and Karen Barraclough in the judging. Lions Club member Lavon Day announced Emery receives that Miss a $500 scholarship sponsored by Utah Power & light. The first runner up receives a $300 scholarship while the second runner-u- p receives a $150 scholarship. A $100 prize was given to Miss Thompson as winner of the which talent competition counted as 50 percent of the judging for each contestant. Before making her farewell walk, Miss Wareham expressed her appreciation to the Lions Club and residents of Emery County for their support during her year as Miss Emery County. She also encouraged young girls in the county to prepare to compete for the title. Constitution theme runs through parade By LARRY W. DAVIS Progress editor Another Emery County Fair week has come and gone, but the one for 1987 will certainly be remembered for its tribute to the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. With the theme, Emery County Fair 87 Celebrates the many of the Constitution, were activities geared toward the 200th anniversary of the signing of that document. On Saturday, hundreds lined the street in Castle Dale to watch the parade. Its theme was We the People, and most of the entries exhibited that idea. Grand marshals were Eugene and Grace Johansen of Castle Dale. The parade began with an American Legion color guard, and then came the Emery High Marching Band followed by Mr. and Mrs. Johansen, riding in a horse-draw-n carriage. The Miss Emery County float came next with Miss Emery 1986, Colette Wareham, and her attendants waving to the crowd. The San Rafael Junior High showed their enthusiasm for the start of the school year in the next entry, and they were followed by the Green River Melon Days entry cheerleaders t unem- ployment. and Marianne Day; third, Jennifer Johansen, Castle Dale, daughter of Craig and Jonnie Johansen; and fourth, Melissa Fuller, Huntington, daughter of Dennis and Zelda Fuller. Miss Thompson was crowned Miss Emery by the 1986 winner, Colette Wareham who joined Ross Bumgardner of Richfield as master of ceremonies. At the Saturday night pageant 18, 1987 Emery is first in unemployment with 18.4 percent Emery County chosen runner-up- , (AWlC (OUNtIV Cents 1 First OF which featured Miss Melon Days Cindy Carter. Local Girl Scouts had an entry this year and then came the sweepstakes winning float, We the People, sponsored by M & P Enterprises and the Old Homestead Restaurant sored by Paulas Cake. State Representative (Continued on Page 11) short. Since summer really comes to an end when school starts, then summer ends this week in Emery County, but it comes to an end a few days earlier for teachers than for students. Emery District teachers, administrators and classified personnel open the school year today (Tuesday) with the district institute in Green River. Many of the teachers were bussed to Green River this morning for the meetings and chuckwagon luncheon. Tomorrow is yet another day of preparation for the employees. School meetings will be held at the districts 10 campuses. School opens on Thursday for. the students. The school board has set a calendar similar to calendars of recent years. School will be dismissed for the following: Labor Day, Sept. 7; UEA, Oct. deer hunt, Oct. 19; 5; Jan. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Nov. Dec. l; Presidents Day, Feb. 15; and spring vacation, March 31 April 1. The last day of school will be May 20, 1988. Following is a list of teachers at each of the districts schools. Tom Christensen and his wife came from Sevier County to ride in the parade. They came just ahead of the Emery County High School Student Council. These kids apparently got the theme mixed up, going with Wet the People, as they splashed water on the parade watchers. The Sparklers, a marching group of young girls under the direction of April Harrison, did several drills as they marched along. They were followed by the entry by Big Mamas which was the winner of the most resourceful award. Several clowns were in the parade, and many were entered by Rent A Clown. Also participating were the Emery County Fair Rodeo royalty, Ask anybody, especially a teacher, and youll find out that the summer has been too 2627; 24 Orangeville, Castle Dale Elementary-Princi- pal, Sid Lancaster; Sarah Cook, Thomas Smith, Nina Gray, Mary Ann Jorgensen, Pamela Jeffs, Christine Stucki, Barbara Curtis, Catherine Nelson, Leona Behling, Tanie Worthen, Patricia Wickersham, Coralie Ouzts, Janice Ciarus, Janice Spencer, Wame Linton, Kim Player, Lana Kofford, Shannon Olsen and Karen Brown. Cleveland Peer Helper puzzle is laughter." The idea was presented on a float in the parade Saturday. One of the pieces in the other districts are at singledigit levels with the Wasatch Front showing a 5.8 percent figure. The statewide average is 6.3 percent, down from the 6.5 percent recorded in June. Along with Emery and the other counties in the Southeast District, several other counties in Utah suffer from double-dig-it All unemployment. include They Wasatch, 17.2; Juab, 12.6; Piute, 10.8; Sanpete, 13.2; Duchesne, 14.8; and Uintah, 12.2. Elementar- y- Morris L. Mower; Bruce Fish, LaVon Day, Maribelle Wareham, Madelei Thompson, Stewart Behling, Famum Young, Lynn Huntsman, Carol Ediger, Alan Gurr, Principal, Progress editor Nov. Anna Thompson and her attendants. This was followed by the queens trophy winner sponMiss this district is the Uintah Basin with an unemployment rate of 12.9 percent. Ferron By LARRY W. DAVIS parent teacher conference, Huntington. The Orangeville float featured 13.0. Close to Area schools open Aug . 20 89; of labor force in Emery County from June to July. Last month there were 4,230 workers in the county while in July of 1986 there were 3,700. This is an increase of 14.3 percent. Not only is Emery highest in unemployment, the Southeast District is highest in the state. That includes Emery, 18.4; Carbon, 11.9; Grand, 10.2; and San Juan, 11.8 for an average of Elementary-Princi- pal, Dan Wells; Kay Jensen, Ilene Hansen, Jerel Lofley, Christy Bingham, Vicki Rasmussen, Merrillyn Herzog, Pam Hansen, Jeannie Olsen, Dee Ann Ward, Norman Dingman, Janie Nichols and MaryElla Fowler. Collette Shauna Clement, Killpack Karen Bishop, Sandra Huntington, Mila Roper, Robert Wagoner, Lisa Behling. Wendy Hodson, Janice Snow and Larry Anderson. Book Cliff Elementary-Princi- pal, Blaine F. Evans; Arthur Fogelberg, Carol Durrant, Olive Anderson, Patricia Quarnberg, Bruce Nelson, Judith Evans, Patricia Zwahlen and Sharyn Hughes. Huntington Claron Piacitelli, Elementary-Princi- pal, Leon Bawden; Durrant, Helen Jean Blackham, Annette Cook, Kevin Morrison, Joyce LeMay, LaRae Kinder, Sharon Ward, Bob Smith, Valinda Roush, Denise Chapman, Dewayne Fowler, Dustin Beal, Lorraine Dingman, Cari Lyn Jones, Jan Burrows, Teri McElprang, Nanette Tanner, Julie Johansen, Mar Grange and Cam Jean Jones. Cottonwood Elementary-Princi- pal, Kirk Sitterud; Joyce Law, Roger Curtis, Jan Winget, Lynda Nelson, Sharon Guthrie, Lori Labrum, Lois Patterson, Christie Beal, Randy Winn, Dennis Jones, Teresa Jeffs, Jule Ann Ellen Huntington, Rolene Justice, Sandra Jeffs and Kristine Story. Staniszewski, Canyon View Junior Brent George Stucki, High-Princ- ipal, Arnold; Deanna Mecham, Kendall Mortensen, Wendy Lemon, Linda Vernon, Scott Emfield, Bryce Wilson, Jed Jensen, Tom Baltzer, Bill Wright, Adele Huntington, Brent Pehrson, Reed Fehlberg and Randall Dixon. San Rafael Junior ipal, Samuel Singleton; Lynn B. Larson, Barry Bishop, High-Princ- J.J. Grant, Margaret Doug Oveson, Wright, Dennis Dooley, Timothy Farr, Kenneth Gee, David Thompson, Bert Jensen, Edward Clark, Nyles Snyder, Merlin Weber, Idonna Dugmore, Kathleen Peterson, (Continued on Page 11A ) |