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Show A12 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, May 20, 2008 One Swell Bike Ride Grand OpeninG! Tuesday, May 27th Mobile Food Vending •Ball Games •Events •Family Reunions •Birthday Parties Hot Dogs • Candy • Chips • Drinks Monday- Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 owner/ Janeal dugmore • 384-2649 or 749-1665 Tax StiMuluS REbatE Gift Sale ost of M e h t ! Make Tax Rebate your Smith’s homestead; another took riders from I70 past the swinging bridge and ended at the Buckhorn panel. The advanced trail took riders along one mile of county graveled road, and then on to nine miles of broken slick rock with short sandy areas located through out, followed by three miles of an old double track mine road. Along the trail, riders were able to see Indian writings and old mines, while getting a history of the area during the ride. Later that evening participants and others gathered for a Dutch oven dinner and live entertainment, before turning in for a ride on Sunday which took cyclists 17 miles to the Black Dragon art panel. The festival draws participants from the area and beyond, this year bringing people from as far away as Oklahoma to enjoy the area. Kim Player, a MECCA member reported that riders participate for many rea- FREE 32 oz. drink with fuel purchase of $50 or more & laminate Dinner $ 99 tile & 7 Countertops Riders enjoy the intermediate Wicki-Up ride. County Recreation. The MECCA club took over Gilly’s seven years ago and chose to base the event in Green River. Although the ride is not used to make profit- riders are only charged $55 to participate, which includes food and a T-shirt- the move has been profitable for the local economy. Last year, organizers reported that participants may contribute $300 or more to the local economy. Served daily Baby OrBack Ribs ShOrt ribS Pick youR siDEs! Carpet Cloyd’s Floor Store “Carpets of America” 435-637-5146 • 66 East Main Street, Price Monday–Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Don’t FoRgEt ouR Sunday BBQ’s 15 North State Street Ferron, UT • 435-384-3333 Car Wash • Propane • Fuel • Log Cabins & Motel SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service Has an astounding 400 + new & used vehicles on the lot for you to choose from! Buy Certified on a used vehicle. “Everybody Gets A Great Deal” We Will Not Be Undersold Undersold Undersold all extended warranties backed up by gM! Paving & remodeling sale! SaleS • Service • PartS 637-0110•637-4200 www.tonybassogm.com 1355 south Carbon avenue (Highway), Price SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service • PartS • SaleS • Service Hardwood sons including the beautiful scenery, great trails, friendly riders, good food and the family oriented atmosphere. MECCA members enjoy the opportunity to guide people through the area. “It’s fun to show off the Swell to people who have never seen it before,” Player related. “We’ve never had anybody not have a great time.” She also reported that although there were a few wrecks no one was seriously injured. Sheriff Lamar Guymon, also a MECCA member, explained that wrecks are just part of the fun for many who participate. “That means we’re havin’ fun; don’t ask me why,” remarked Guymon. Guymon was also pleased that so many came to participate in the event, considering high gas prices. “I was impressed that so many people came because I thought gas prices might keep people away,” he said. The event, in its 22nd year, was originally organized through Carbon Continued from Page A1. |