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Show A6 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Asphalt shortage fuels delay in some UDOT projects Continued from Page A1. where five miles of roadway is waiting for asphalt and may have to wait until spring. A project that was scheduled to begin this fall but has been delayed until next year because of asphalt shortages is the South Moore Cutoff project, which is ready for asphalt. Of course, the delay on asphalt projects just makes for an even busier spring, as more construction projects planned for next year will increase the demand for asphalt. The asphalt shortage fuels frustrations for not only motorists, but for contractors stalled in their projects due to shortages. Nielson Construction made modifications to its asphalt plant that produces superpave, updating equipment and making improvements. It relocated its commercial asphalt plant to Carbon County to put it in a better position to meet the demands of customers and the asphalt oil shortage has left customers wanting a product that the company can only provide in a limited supply. “We’ve been able to keep our two crews busy up until two weeks ago. We’ve gone down to one paving crew for now,” Peirce said. For Nielson Construction, the company is diversified enough that it has been able to transfer the paving crews to other departments until the asphalt oil crisis is resolved. Cowboy poets gather at Castle Valley Ranch for night of fun and song Kathy Ockey Another successful yearly Cowboy Poetry night was held at Castle Valley Ranch Aug. 28. The Emery County Historical Society sponsors this event and Joyce Staley, president of the Historical Society, welcomed the large crowd. Emcee and also a cowboy poet for the evening was Kent Peterson. Appreciation was expressed to Castle Valley Ranch owner, Glendon Johnson and his employees for hosting this event each year. Music was provided by Desert Rose and poets for the evening were Kent Perterson, Shirley Hill and Evelyn Huntsman, who also sang. Mark Justice paid tribute to local historian and one of the founders of the Historical Society, Montell Seeley, who recently passed away. Mark worked with Montell for seven years on the Castle Valley Pageant and related several very interesting stories about their association. Mark concluded with the comment, “Montell was a wonderful man with many great accomplishments.” The Cowboy Poetry gathering started in 1990 when Jan Peterson, the Historical Society president at the time, wanted to have a fun activity for the group. She and her husband, Kent, hosted the event for at least 10 years until the group became too large for their back yard. Castle Valley Ranch then began having it at their ranch, which provides a scenic background and a wonderful environment for the event. Craft Sale 10% Off Some items up to 15% off Special Ordering Available NEW Tender Heart Treasures 381-2574•495 East Main, Castle Dale 5Anniversary YeaR Evelyn Huntsman, in disguise, tells a cowboy tale. Photo by Kathy Ockey sale The Ultimate Flooring Company Carpet • Hardwood Flooring • Tile Vinyl • Laminate Countertops “Thank you for supporting us over the past five years.” Surface Art™ 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. “I stand for a smaller, more responsive government. I’m a rancher and mining businessman from Emery County.” -David Hinkins Serving Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Utah Counties It’s time to be heard! Paid for by David Hinkins for State Senate PO Box 485, Orangeville, Utah 84537 Telephone: 435-749-2828 website: www.davidhinkins.com email: iems@etv.net |
