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Show A8 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Castle Valley Pageant author laid to rest in Castle Dale Continued from Page A1. The Castle Dale Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center was filled to capacity by friends and loved ones who cried, laughed and remembered the man of history in a service that was a celebration of his life. Of those speaking at his funeral were friends Mark Justice, Delvin McFarlane and Neal Peacock, but the most touching talk of the service came from Montell’s own son, Mark, who addressed the audience with a strong voice, often touched with emotion as he read tributes he and his sisters had written of their father. When it came time for his tribute to his father, Mark read a passage from Montell’s own journal, which he had kept faithfully since 1976. The passage he read was from Montell’s entry on Sunday morning, Aug. 10, two days before his passing and one short night since the last performance of the 31st season of the Castle Valley Pageant. From his father’s journal Mark read how Montell had gone to the pageant site at 5:30 on Sunday morning and told the security guard he could go home, since he was planning to be there for a while. Then Montell went and freed his horses and sent them down the road, knowing they would go to the cattle guard just before the Emery County Sheriff’s Office Complex. After that he took his wagons and buggies and one by one pulled them down to the road and hitched them together, finally hooking them to his own pickup “This makes quite a train,” Montell wrote in his journal. “He even drew an illustration in his journal,” Mark told the congregation. Montell went on to write that he gathered up his lead mare and led it by the reins through the window of his truck and the other horses followed. In such a manner he drove his train of wagons and buggies and horses down the road and through the Castle Dale subdivision toward his home. “Everyone waved to me with a big smile as I went by,” Montell wrote in his journal. “It was about 8:30 when I arrived home. So the whole operation was all accomplished in three hours with one trip. If I had hauled all of these units plus the horses one at a time it would have taken six trips and six hours. Think of the additional time and gas. The bonus was I enjoyed the experience. I changed clothes and went to church. After church I went to the farm and tended my water. Then I came home and started putting away my wagons and buggies. I thoroughly enjoy having a collection of buggies. It gives me great satisfaction to have buggies. I like to look at them, or have a team and drive them.” Also during the service Mark related how his father always held so much enthusiasm for the Castle Valley Pageant, which he wrote based on the true stories of the first settlers of Castle Valley, his own relatives included. He recalled that Montell used to make a guarantee to those who had never come to the pageant before: “’If we don’t make you laugh, we’ll pay your gas to get here, if we don’t make you cry, we’ll pay your gas to get home,’” Mark said his father used to tell visitors. “He never had to pay for any gas.” At the end of the service Montell was laid to rest at the Castle Dale Cemetery, taken by covered wagon to his final resting place as family followed behind in a horse drawn wagon. As the Seely family made their way down the street lined with flags toward the cemetery, people paused to watch the procession as a visitor from the 19th Century passed by…one last time. 2008 Utah Youth Asthma report has tips for students A new Utah Department of Health report outlines the impact of asthma on children as they head back to school this fall. The Utah Youth Asthma Report shows that 8.9 percent - or about 76,000 – children in Utah ages 0 to 17 are currently under medical care for asthma. It also details the total numbers of emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to serious asthma events among children. “One unique aspect of this report is that much of the information is from Utah students who have asthma,” says Becca Jorgensen of the UDOH Asthma Program. “We’re getting insight into how the disease affects them from their personal experiences and points of view.” Sections of the report focus on middle- and high school-age students and how asthma impacts their participation in school activities. One in five (20.5 percent) middle school students with asthma reports the disease limits their activities at least once a week, and 22.5 percent say they miss school one or more days a month with a severe episode. Among high school students with asthma, 17.2 percent report activity limitation and 15.6 percent report missing school because of their asthma. “Students with asthma shouldn’t be on the sidelines when it comes to participating in school activities,” said Jorgensen. “With the right treatment, students with asthma can stay active just like anyone else.” While there is no cure for asthma, if it’s managed properly, children can join in school activities. Families should talk about their students’ difficulties with their physicians and work with them to manage symptoms. UDOH asthma experts encourage parents, schools, and children with asthma to take preventive measures for a smooth transition as students head back to class: 1 Complete a SelfAdministration form and turn it in to the School Nurse or office. The form allows children who are capable to carry and use their inhalers at school. 2 Ask your doctor for a written Asthma Action Plan – an individual guide that indicates what things to avoid and what to do in an emergency or during an asthma attack. 3 Encourage your student’s PE teachers and coaches to complete the “Winning with Asthma” online educational program at www.WinningWithAsthma. org. 4 Check your child’s medical charts to ensure their flu shots are up-to-date. Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism for children in Fire continues to burn in Fish Creek drainage A fire continues to burn in Fish Creek drainage. Smoke and flames may be visible from North Skyline Drive and the Scofield area for the next few weeks depending on weather conditions and fire behavior. Fire activity and smoke are generally greatest during the late afternoons, when temperatures are highest and humidity is lowest. 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Main Street Huntington Southeast Utah Bikers Against Child Abuse As a chapter we would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for all of their support this year in our yearly donation drawing. The following individuals won our local prizes. Moab Getaway Gary Prazen Sculpture Millsite Golf Day pass Noth Springs Laser treatment Grogg’s certificate ATV rental safety inspection Big Moe’s certificate Big Moe’s certificate Movie passes Movie passes Desert Thunder passes Desert Thunder passes Desert Thunder passes $25 VISA gift card BACA t-shirt BACA hat BACA hat Commission approves $6,000 raise for deputy county attorney During the Aug. 5 meeting of the Emery County Commission, county attorney David Blackwell requested a $6,000 a year pay increase for deputy county attorney Brent Langston. Blackwell indicated that Langston has more than 22 years experience as a prosecutor and during his time with the county he has had no significant pay increase. Currently Langston’s salary is second only to Blackwell’s in the county. The deputy county attorney makes an annual salary of $72,134, according to the website Continued from Page A6. “Serving Emery County Since 1998” Heather Gren Tom Patterick Kameron Park Dorrine Christensen John Baca Tire King Ivan Fidell Travis Winn Bruce Metz Chelsie Richardson Morgan Robertson Renee Edwards Wayne Tucker Robert Warren Glen Silvis Evelyn Allred Terry G Karen Martinez Bruce Metz visit http://health.utah.gov/ asthma/ or call 1-888-2222542. You may also contact Southeastern Utah District Health Department at 435381-2252. utahsright.com, which details, among other things, the salaries of government employees and other public information records. Langston’s pay raise would be prorated for this year and Blackwell indicated that the funds for his raise this year could come from drug seizure funds. The commission approved the pay raise request. 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For more information about asthma and for the full Utah Youth Asthma Report, Quinn Tessen Russell Goodrich SEUT Karri Durrand Tom Patterick Irene Everett Alma Fister Kim Mortensen Larry Madrigal Dennis Christensen Dave Nielsen Linda Kranyc Jan Price Sue Newby Kurt Killian Debbie Richards Robert Warren Blaine Peczuh Dana All prizes may be picked up at Kraync Motors 98 South 300 East Price Digital Camera Green River Golf Day pass North Springs Laser treatment Grogg’s certificate Grogg’s certificate safety inspection safety inspection Big Moe’s certificate Movie passes Movie passes Movie passes Desert Thunder passes Desert Thunder passes Cut Above package $25 VISA gift card BACA t-shirt BACA hat BACA t-shirt people feel important is what you’re good at. It’s not an act, and there’s no big secret to your social success. You simply hold your relationships in high regard and behave accordingly. You earn repeat customers at work and in your personal life this week. Friends become business associates and vice versa. SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 21). You have a strong opinion about what is polite, ethical and aesthetically pleasing. That doesn’t mean you should or will share it. But it’s good to know that your senses are so well honed and that you are thinking like a true individual. This weekend you emanate compassion to those who need it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know how to treat others like royalty. The upside is that it makes you popular. The downside is pretty much the same. Friends and family ask for and get your gracious hospitality. When you’re in the mood to be outrageously generous, this works out perfectly. Otherwise, don’t answer the phone. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). You’re a strategist. You read the trends and look into the future. You’re making sure that the work you put in will matter and be relevant in a few months, years and decades. There’s no end to your imaginative powers. While you’re future-gazing, dare to see your soon-to-be self in ideal circumstances. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your spiritual development is increasingly important to you, but don’t join the ashram just yet. It turns out that you can forward the causes of your soul through extremely practical action: weeding the yard, calling your mom, thinking of a friend in a positive light. You’re evolving in all the ways that really count. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Life is an enthralling adventure when you refuse to be jaded by what you know. The past has nothing to do with the future as far as you’re concerned. Your wide-open heart and hopeful mind will be delighted by the strange turns this week takes. The weekend is best spent recounting the many magical happenings. Holiday Mathis is the author of “Rock Your Stars.” (Copyright 2008 Creators Syndicate, Inc.) Back To School Sale Buy one get one half off! 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