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Show C5 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Among Friends Annual gathering of ‘unique’ bunch gives women a chance to learn and experience the great outdoors A hip hop dancing class was one of the events scheduled for this year. Josie Luke T he women who attend the annual meeting of the “Flockers” are a unique bunch. As Wynneann Cowley quipped, “There’s some goofy broads up here.” But either in spite of, or because of, those goofy broads, the event continues to grow, drawing nearly 70 people to their third annual gathering at Bear Creek Campground in Huntington Canyon. From July 11-13, locals gathered with women from Santequin, Brighton, Richfield, Orem, Cedar City, Glenwood and even parts of Colorado and Nevada to enjoy themselves for the third annual event. As part of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors program, the women gather to “learn new skills, meet people with similar interests, and obtain a greater appreciation of the outdoor world.” They also tout the weekend as an opportunity to be in an “uncompetitive environment,” away from husbands, boyfriends, sons, pets, and young children.” The women who attended were treated to a number of classes, including Dutch oven cooking, crafts, kayaking and canoeing, archery, skeet shooting, wilderness survival, auto care and maintenance, game calling and scoring, photography, hip hop dancing, gardening and many others. Donna Dominguez, from West Jordan Tough Enough to Wear Pink Are you tough enough to help? We are looking for volunteers to help at the Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo night on 7/26. Help raise awareness about breast cancer and raise money for Emery county cancer patients. Call Diane Tadehara at 384-2111. Community Meeting Four Corners Behavioral Health invites you to a Community Coalition Meeting on Prescription Drug Abuse July 17 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Emery County Court House Canyon Room (upstairs), 95 East Main Street, Castle Dale. For more information contact Mindee Nicholson at Four Corners, 381-2432. Emery County Gun Club Ladies and youth (17 and under) tournament. Fifty singles from the 16 yard line. Ladies shoot against ladies and youth brings her daughter every year to participate. Donna’s other daughter, Dondra Nance, is one of the organizers of the event. For Donna, the weekend is “worth the mileage” from West Jordan to Huntington Canyon. “If even the young women come here and have fun every year, you know it’s fun,” she remarked. For sisters Laura Sue Smith, from Glenwood, and Kath Hurd, from Orem, the event gives them a chance to be together, and also to meet many new friends. “This is our vacation every year, “said Laura. When Kath arrived at the event, she was pleased to meet a friend, Andrea Warner, who drove from Lindon. The two met three days before the event began. “We go way back,” joked Kath, “to Tuesday.” Kath, who works at COSCO, met Andrea while she was toting a kayak around the store, which she had plans to use for an open water swim in August, when she saw Kath and began chatting with her. When Kath realized what an outdoor person Andrea was, she invited her to come to the Flockers’ gathering. Andrea, who just dropped her son off at the missionary training center on Wednesday, viewed the event as a great opportunity to get her mind off of him being gone, and so though they didn’t know each other well, the two new friends enjoyed the weekend together. Such friendships are to be found among many of the women who attend the gathering. Even for Wynneann, who joked about the “goofy broads” who attend, she has Photos by Josie Luke Tiffany Hansen tries to light a fire as part of the wilderness survival class. OUT ‘N’ ABOUT shoot against youth, July 19. Sign-up and registration is at 3:30 p.m. Shooting begins at 4 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee. For more information contact Jason at 384-3279, Jeremy at 381-2057, or AJ at 7492669. RSVP ‘Walk to Hawaii’ The Retired Senior Volunteer Program sponsored Walk to Hawaii fitness program reports that they are “halfway” there. They will have an open house July 15 and 16 in the RSVP office to celebrate. Come any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and get your “halfway there” gift. If you have any questions please call Betty at 381-2765. Know Before You Go An ATV permit class will be held July 16, just past the old shooting range north of Castle Dale, beginning at 6:30 pm for ages 8 – 16. The class is required for youth to be legal to drive on public lands. You must pre-register at the Emery County Recreation office located at 75 South 50 Happens! still found time to spend with them, while enjoying the outdoors, every year. 400 East, Castle Dale, by July 14, 1008. For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108 or Mark Williams at 381-2493. Photographs for the Emery County Fair Wanted: Emery County Photographers for the Emery County Fair. The theme for this year’s photography competition at the fair is “Economic Role in the San Rafael.” Mining, ranching, tourism, oil exploration, Historic Trails, Outlaw trails, etc. Other roles could be Camping, Scenic viewing, Ancient Indian Writings. Photographs for display and judging will be submitted on July 29, 10 a.m., no later than 6 p.m. Photographs will be judged on July 30, and open to public viewing on Aug. 1-2. Photographs need to be picked up by noon, Aug. 4. Rules for submitting an entry can be found at any county library or call Stan Mathis at 381-2466. Crossword From Page C3. Food Handler’s Class A Food Handler’s class will be held at the Southeastern Utah Department of Health, 25 W Main Street, in Castle Dale. Classes will be July 17, Aug. 14, and Sept. 11, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information call 381-2252. Monumentally Important Emery Town is updating the Veteran’s Memorial Monument in the Emery Town Park. Please call the Emery Town Office at 286-2417 by Aug. 30 if you know of any veterans who need to be added, deleted or changed. The update is expected to be completed by Veteran’s Day. Little Miss Emery Pageant The Little Miss Emery Pageant will be held July 30 at the Emery County Fair. All girls ages 5 – 8 are encouraged to participate. For information contact Jarilyn at 381-5667. ADOPT A PET Help Me Escape! Happy Birthday Maxine! This 3 month old female, border collie mix is looking for a place to call home. She can be yours for $55, which includes spay and rabies vaccination. An AVID Chip is also available at the time of the adoption for $12. This pet and many others are available at the Emery County Animal Shelter in Castle Dale, 490 West, SR-29. Call 381-2539 for more information. |
