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Show Paee 3 A tour of Castle Valley towns The towns of Carbon County and Emery County are just as different as the stories told by its residents. Emery County towns are lined with Lombardy poplars and fields are filled with Holstein cows. Mormon churches can be seen in each little hamlet. Carbon County towns have historic houses with typical coal camp pointy roofs, colorful bars and taverns, and churches of many different religions. Carbon and Emery counties have been the center of coal production in Utah and the west. Early coal companies brought European immigrants to Utah to work the mines. Many came during the latter part of the 1800s and early 1900s with the idea of working a while, then return- trainload of coal to the summit. Continuing south, you encounter the economic hub of Castle Country, Price. With a population-ojust under 10,000, Price hasn't suffered f the typical boom and bust cycles of many coal towns. It has remained economically viable in large part because the railroad runs through it. In fact, many Emery County residents are still upset because "Price stole the railroad". The Price area was first explored in 1896 by Mormon Bishop William Price. Early trapper Abraham Fowell built a cabin in the area in 1 877 and others soon followed. Price and Helper offer much to the casual and serious visitor. Two of the best travel stops are the Western Mining and Railroad Museum in Helper, and the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum in Price. The Helper museum features railroading and mining memorabilia and historic photos. From Price, let's continue our tour of the area by head-continu- on page 13 former homes, find a bride, then returned to raise a family and become U.S. .citizens. They brought with them their customs, religions and traditions. Much of that diversity remains to this day s, en- joyed by all. As you travel south from the Wasatch Front down U.S. Highway 6, the first town you encounter as you exit Price Canyon is the historic town of Helper. Helper gets its name This pictograph is located in the Head of Sinbad area of the San Rafael Swell. It is one of many hidden away in rugged canyons. pnnnnannan cTTtftlUtMN D -- dors, a historic tour, and both local and nationally mous artists are just the highlights of this years agenda. fa- The Festival features many new faces with artists from as far away as New York. Festival goers will find naa na nna a p ng KEELE-N-TIM- E. The Clampers Chuck-Wago- n Breakfast, at 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning is a must for the entire family. Music begins at 10:00 a.m. On Site Productions will sing and dance with music fromthe 50's to the 90's, country to classics. This group has performed for Mohammed Ali, Donny Osmond and Robert Redford to name a few. The music lineup includes Up Yer Sleeve, Keele 'n Time, Paul Brouff, Golden Notes Polka Bank, Simon Monkey, Ricky Bently, Variable Dawn, Fandango, Tracy Nelson, Renaissance Vibe, Oxygen, Hitch, and the Human Toys. Country, blues, jazz, rock, reggae...the festival fias it all. Other stage performers Q money to return to their for the "helper' engines kept there that help the trains negotiate the steep climb to Soldier Summit. They are later detached and return to town until needed to "help" another everyone - Storytelling, street dancing, food ven- fashion food including hamburgers, pizza, Chinese, BB-ribs and deli sandwiches. This year the Arts Festival will be supporting two stages to provide live entertainment throughout the 3 day festival. Paul Brouff, a mountain-ma- n singer, will kick off the evening Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A dance will follow with the country hard-earne- and is celebrated and be Helper Arts Festival. three days of outstanding entertainment and artwork. There is something for music of It will The downtown merchants will host a sidewalk sale along with good old love with America and Utah. d They used their life-style- your calendar September 10, 11 & 12 for the Mark paintings, ceramics, jewelry, wood inlay, sculpture, hammocks, drawings, books and crafts. home, but most fell in ing ed Helper Arts Festival is bigger and better will include Jim Kimball, KUED's famous storyteller, and cowboy poets. More singers and storytellers will perform on Sunday. Bring the whole family to the Helper Arts Festival in historic Helper, Utah, September 10, 11 & 12, 1999 for a weekend of entertainment. Western mining & Railroad museum 296 South Main, Helper, Utah 84526 (435)472-300- 9 - Tours Upon Request Summer Hours May 10 am-- 6 pm 30 Mon,-Sa- L 1 Tues.-Sa1 am-- 4 Winter Hours Oct. t. 30 pm For more information contact Helen Tone at 9 D 472-300- Don t Forget Our Gift Shop! T-Shirts D . ' Trains & Engineer Caps Maps, Books, Videos Butch Cassidy Books Historic Photographs Items!! D One-of-a-Ki- nd For Kids:' Koal Kritters, Big John Statues, Q Not valid with any other coupons, txpires Sept. 30. 1999 QDDDDDDDaDDDDaDDDDDDDDQDaDDDDO Q Wooden Train Whistles, Mini Train Sets & Much More |
