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Show Tuesday, November 16, 1993 5A Emery County Progress Tour group makes stop in Castle Country The Utah Travel Council re- ful in guiding the group cently sponsored a tour for the through the museum and anemployees of the Welcome Censwering their questions. The ters in the state of Utah. The experiences there offered inobjective of the group tour was sight into the real world of to provide the opportunity for mining. the participants to become The College of Eastern Utah's more familiar with each of the Prehistoric Museum in Price travel regions. was the next stop. They had The group consisted of 34 ample time to visit all the dispeople and was directed by plays and were delighted for Holly Robb of the Utah Travel the opportunity to be unhurCouncil. The tour began on ried in their visit. Monday morning from Salt After settling into their rooms Lake City and finished back at the Day's Inn and taking a there on Friday evening. short rest, their next stop was According to Rue Ware, di- the College of Eastern Utah, rector ofCastle Country Travel the Alumni Room was the setRegion, he along with Carolyn ting for a delicious meal. PresiBirch, met the tour bus at the dent Michael Petersen of the summit ofIndian Canyon. Mrs. college spoke to the group and Birch spoke to the group from gave them a history of the colthere to the Mining and Rail- lege along with a hearty welroad Museum in Helper. Offi- come. Wes Curtis, a native of cials said she was very effecOrangeville, entertained the tive in explaining the past his- group with his music and potory of mining and the role etry of the San Rafael. This which it plays today in Castle brought an end to their first Country. The individuals in the day in Castle Country. museum were extremely help Early the second day in Castle Around the county Following is information about what's going on in some of Emery County's communities: Orangeville- - At the Nov. 10 city council meeting, the city council approved two building permits. Cottonwood Elementary PTA officials requested that a barrier be placed on the bridge to protect children who play there. The city council approved the barrier, but it also encouraging parents to warn their children of the dangers of playing on the bridge and to encourage them not to play there. A request to add street lights at Center Street and the Mill Dam Road was discussed. The city will do the paperwork on the request to get the project underway. The council signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 20-2- 1 "Family Week" in Orangeville. The 1993 "Yard of the Week" program in Orangeville has come to an end. Fourteen homes were chosen to display the "Yard of the Week" sign, and voting for first, second and third place winners was held at City Hall in conjunction with municipal elections. Pictures were on display of each home, and everyone was asked to vote for three favorites. Those receiving the most votes were declared winners. First place was awarded to Dick and AnnaLee Jones, second went to Lou and Ruth Whimpey, and third to Keith and Bonnie Rasmussen. Beautiful blue spruce pine trees were presented to all three finalists. Many more homes could have been chosen, officials said, because there are so many pretty homes in Orangeville. Orangeville City and the Beautification Committee would like to thank all citizens of Orangeville for the pride they show in the care of their homes, and to express thanks and appreciation to everyone who cast a vote in this first "Yard of the Week" contest. Castle Dale- - At the Nov. 10 meeting of the city council, councilmen canvassed the 1993 election results. Also, the council signed a lease for the Pioneer Museum. The lease is expected to be renewed annually. (To report news of your city government, please call the Progress at 381-24- 3 1 .) facilities in Castle Country. Mr. Hess answered several questions, and the experimental research farm adjacent to the Huntington plant was of particular interest to the group. Stan McDonald, representing the U.S. Forest Service, joined the group at the power plant. Holly Robb had recently traveled through Huntington Can- Country, Dixon Peacock and Gene Talbot, representing the Museum of the San Rafael in Castle Dale, spoke to the group about the beauty and tranquility of the San Rafael country. The group enjoyed a continental breakfast and tour of the museum. Gene Hess, representing Utah Power, joined the group as they departed from Castle Dale and while enroute to the Huntington Power Plant he spoke of the Utah Power mining and electrical generation yon, Eccles Canyon, past Scofield Reservoir and out to Utah Highway 1 0. This route is known as the Energy Loop Byway. She had been im pressed with the beauty of the area and was pleased to take her group along this byway. Mr. McDonald explained the geological formations along the route, spoke of the coal mines, the vegetation and the multiple use principle of manag ing the forest. Mr. Ware remained with the group for the entire tour. He said he was impressed with the questions that were asked by the individuals on the tour, and the interest and willing ness of the participants to become acquainted with Castle Country. Many of the individuals commented about the beauty, tranquility and opportunities that exist in Castle Country for the tourists. Mr. Ware, as director ofCastle Country, left the tour group at the Scofield Junction of SR-- 1 0 and encouraged them all to return and enjoy everything residents enjoy year around. He reminded them of the slogan: "We will share, if you will care. Farm Bureau plans convention The president of the nation's largest farm organization and Utah's junior U.S. Senator headline the list of speakers scheduled to address the 77th Utah Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, Nov. at the Salt Lake City Marriott 18-1- light companies providing services to Utah farmers and ranchers. Eighteen companies and government agencies will be on hand Nov. 18 to talk about their products and services. 9, The House of Voting Delegates will hold two sessions of meetings. In the first session, delegates will consider candi- Hotel. UFB President Ken Ashby, Delta, says American Farm dates for office of state president and participate in district Bureau President Kena Kleckner will address the con- caucuses to elect board members in Districts 2, 4 and 6. They will also accept nominations from the Young Farmer and Ranchers Committee for chairmen in those two committees. Later in the annual meeting, delegates will debate the policy issues submitted by vention, recounting some of the issues which have impacted agriculture this year. As president of the 4 million member AFBF, Ashby says Kleckner is the most influential man in America when it comes to farm and ranch issues. "President Kleckner is one of the world's most well known agricultural leaders, and we're really fortunate to be able to get him to speak to us in this year's program," he said. Also on the agenda is Sen. Robert Bennett. The former CEO of Franklin Quest and past political consultant and author, Bennett will give a report on the goings-o- n in Washington, D.C., and what farmers and ranchers may be able to expect from Congress in 1994. "Sen. Bennett has had remarkable influence in the Senate since his election last year, 'and we look forward to hearing his report on what our Congress has in store for us in the coming months," Ashby Farm county Bureau's throughout the state. They will then take final action on these policy resolutions, before submitting them to the UFB Board of Directors for their final acceptance. The annual Awards and Recognition Program will spotlight Farm Bureau accomplishments in the last year. The program is scheduled for the evening of Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., and will honor county Farm Bureaus and leaders, extension and FFA leaders, insurance agents, Young Farmers and Ranchers, and outstanding talent in the Senior Talent year's convention to contact 0 Burkinshaw at 261-399- Service Awards will also be presented to three retired Farm Bureau volunteer leaders, as well. Immediately after the Awards of Recognition Program, the State Women's Committee will hold its annual drawing for the heirloom-qualit- y "Quilt of the Counties," hold an auction for several other quilts and crafts made for the occasion, and announce the winners of the Dutch Auction items. Monies from these auctions support the Women's Committee's Agriculture in the Classroom effort. The convention winds up with Other speakers at this year's meeting include Gov. Mike Leavitt, Utah Department of Agriculture (UDA) Commissioner Cary Peterson, UDA Water Quality Bureau Chief George Hopkin, and property rights advocate Bruce Vincent, executive vice president of Communities for a Great Northwest. Other speakers will be Ashby, UFB Executive Vice PresidentC. Booth Wallentine, and Michael E. Tobin, executive vice president of Blue CrossBlue Shield of Utah. Debbie Yount, of Iowa Farm Bureau, will also reprise her popular fitness break, during one of the general sessions. The annual Trade and Technology Show will again spot the Banquet Extravaganza, held as the last convention activity on the night of Nov. 19. Ashby encouraged those interested in participating in this Dr. Scott D. Elder, D.D.S. has recently graduated with high honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, and is now e in the office of practicing full-tim- Dr. Daniel B. Coles, D.D.S. in Castle Dale. For your convenience, Dr. Elder is now seeing patients during evening and weekend hours. New patients and emergency patients are always welcome. Dr. Elder is looking forward to many years of serving your dental needs. (Se habla espanol) take care of convention rangements. Over 10,000 kittens and puppies are born every hour in the United States. 1 in 10 find a home. Be a responsible pet owner, have your pet spayed or neutered. ANIMAL HOSPITAL SPAY NOV. 1 " & NEUTER CLINIC 30 appointment 637-579- 7 San Rafael Bulldogs STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Brandon Burke and Monica Behling have been chosen as San Rafael Junior High School's students of the week. Brandon is the 14 year old son o( Steve and Joan Burke of Ferron. His favorite subject in school this year is P.E. He participates In basketball, football, baseball and is a member of the Honor Society. In his spare time Brandon likes to golf, be with his friends and play football. After high school Brandon would like to serve an LDS mission, go to college and major in physical therapy. If there was one place he could visit, he would like to see France. His favorite snack is ice cream. He likes Emery County because of it's small size, good friends, and the goll course. Monica is the 9th grade daughter of John and Sandra Behling of Ferron. She Is the oldest in her family with two brothers. Monica is a cheerleader this year and her favorite subject in school is drama. She just participated in the Shakespearean production this past week playing "Catarina" in 'The Taming of the Shrew." Monica also loves history and English. She Is a member of the Honor Society. She is a responsible girl and gets the job done well. Someday she would like to write childrens books and visit Australia. After high school she would like to go to college and major in journalism. Monica likes to dance, read and talk on the phone. Find Finals. 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