Facing Adversity and Finding a Reason to Smile

James L. Davis

Their shaved heads tell part of the story.  Their eyes tell the rest of the story.

The pictures of Jan Hanson and her grandsons Quin and Braydon Roberts with their heads shaved, huddled close together and smiling softly for the camera whisper of the love the boys feel and the support they wanted to give their grandmother as she battles breast cancer.  The sparkle in all of their eyes shouts that it is a battle they plan on winning.

Smiling in the face of adversity is a matter of attitude and a life lesson Jan has long believed in.  It is something she has tried to teach not only her children and grandchildren, but her students at Cottonwood Elementary in Orangeville, where she has taught for the past 30 years.

“I’ve got a lot of kids that look at me and you have to teach them how to face adversity,” Jan said, sitting in the living room of her home in Orangeville, with her daughter Liza and grandsons beside her.

But on Jan. 18 when a mammogram picked up a lump the size of a marble in her chest, adversity glared back at Jan with full force.  Jan and her husband Jae were told she would need a mastectomy to rid herself of the cancer and the devastating news brought tears to her eyes, but not for long.

“I cried for about 30 seconds and said OK.  What are you going to do?” Jan said.

From that moment forward her strength in the face of cancer has awed her family and friends.

“We all thought she was faking her positive attitude for our benefit,” Liza said.

Knowing that she needed surgery, Jan asked the doctors if it could wait, she was acting in a stage production of The Sound of Music and didn’t want to bow out of the play. She was told she could wait on the surgery until after the play.

“We all thought she was nuts,” Liza said, smiling.

Jan had surgery on March 4 and was back in the classroom after a week, where she was met by a classroom of sixth grade students that have been curious, sympathetic and supportive.  Jan never hid the battle she was fighting from her students, instead, she used it as an educational tool.

“There are things to learn at school other than reading and writing and math.  Kids need to learn how to face life’s challenges.  I’ve always been aware that there are eyes on me,” said the University of Utah graduate.

Jan underwent her first chemotherapy treatment in early April and faced her second treatment on April 25.  She will undergo her last treatment on June 7 and after her first treatment she knew the day would come when her hair began to fall out from the chemotherapy..  She didn’t let that cold, hard fact slow her down, but when Liza said that when the time came Quin, 4, and Braydon, 10, wanted to shave their heads to match their grandmother, dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy treatment wasn’t quite as difficult.

“It made a hard thing easier,” Jan said.

With the decision made that when Jan began to lose her hair they would throw a head shaving party, 4-year-old Quin could hardly wait for the day to come.  The day arrived on April 20, when Jan said her hair was coming out in clumps.  So that Sunday night the family gathered at the Hanson home and the shaving began, first playfully as they gave each other Mohawks and then shaving their heads smooth.  Even Quin and Braydon’s dad, Mike, sat down and had his head shaved.

The next day it was back to school and Jan wore her new wig to school for the first time.  She said she showed her class her shaved head once and then told them they wouldn’t see it again as she put her wig back on.

“When I wore my wig for the first time one of the boys said ‘wow, you look a lot better.’ I must have looked like a real train wreck before,” Jan laughed.

For Braydon, who also attends Cottonwood Elementary, the reaction from his classmates upon arriving to school without his hair, was perhaps predictable.

“They all wanted to rub my head,” he said.

Having battled against cancer and now struggling against the effects of chemotherapy, Jan said she has been amazed at the support of her family and friends and the faculty and students of Cottonwood.

“The faculty is like my family.  They’re like my brothers and sisters.  We have literally raised our families together,” Jan said.
Her determination and positive outlook has been both a source of fierce pride from her family, and at times a source of frustration.

“All of her fears are based on how is this going to impact everyone else.  I think she wants us all to be OK, so she makes it OK,” Liza said.

“I teach my students that attitude is everything.  It would be really easy to lie down on the couch and say I’m not moving until this is over, but I can’t do that,” Jan replied.

And for the teacher who has used her battle with cancer to teach her students, children and grandchildren how to face adversity, she has also learned a thing or two along the way.

“I didn’t have enough respect for cancer.  I’ve been blessed, but it’s still a pain.  Chemotherapy is not for sissies,” she said.
If there was one thing she could convince all women to take seriously is the need for regular mammograms.  She said her cancer was very deep in her chest and it would have taken a long time to ever have been discovered without a mammogram.

And as Jan and her family await the day when her chemotherapy is behind her and life can return to normal, they still marvel at the mother, grandmother and teacher for her steely stare and soft smile in the face of adversity.

“I come from strong pioneer stock,” Jan said with a shrug.  “They did what had to be done.”

Failing Road Patched Back Together

Josie Luke

Recent road problems on State Highway 10 and the resulting attempts to fix the road have at times caused headaches for local drivers. With temperatures warming, the metal plates used to make the road passable were removed last week, and a patch was put in and the road leveled out so that speeds could return to normal.

According to Dave Babcock, road operations manager for the Price district of the Utah Department of Transportation, the problems resulted from “a severe winter and a worn out road.”

The issues began on Feb. 27, when the first pothole appeared at mile post 58.2 because of a road base failure in the sub-grade due to frost and moisture from the wet winter. Workers tried hand patching the hole, but it kept growing, eventually becoming what Babcock referred to as “kind of like a bowl of Jell-O.”

On Feb. 28, after an automobile accident occurred, workers dug out the hole and tried to patch it with winter cold mix, but it again became unstable, so they had to put in a temporary detour. In brainstorming for a solution, it was decided that they might try covering the area with steel trench plates.

They rented the plates on March 6, which they welded together to form a plate 52 feet long and 12 feet wide. They used six inch lag bolts to hold it in place and made temporary ramps, so that cars could go over. The speed limit was also reduced to 45 mph to keep the plate in place and prevent accidents.

The second hole blew out on April 11 at mile post 59.1. They were able to acquire three more plates on April 15 to patch that hole.

Finally, on April 21 they excavated the second hole and replaced the bad material with a temporary patch of hot asphalt and did the same to the larger hole the next day. On April 23, they applied a leveling course over the entire area that they had to patch, and increased the speed limit back to 65 mph.

They hope that with warmer temperatures around the middle of May, to came back and put an overlay over the affected area. Babcock was pleased that the plates worked to keep traffic running in the meantime. “It’s actually a great success story,” he said, but warned, “It’s possible it could happen again. The road is worn out.”

Bevan Wilson, a member of the Utah Transportation Commission confirmed Babcock’s warning saying, “There’s just not enough base underneath that road to hold it. When the clay gets wet, it just won’t hold together.”

The problem is timely. At the UTC meetings held last week, Wilson gave a presentation to the commission about the structural failure of that section of Highway 10. The commission was considering including that five mile section of Highway 10 as a project in 2012 at their STIP workshop last week, but Wilson petitioned the UTC to address the problem in the 2009 fiscal year. The project will require approximately $15 million, and with much of the transportation funding going to Northern Utah, there just isn’t much discretionary funding available.

But Wilson is cautiously optimistic about “getting something coming for that section of road” and hopes to have a firm commitment from the UTC in the next 30 days.

Republicans Gather for Convention

Josie Luke

The Emery County Republican Party Convention was held April 25 at Huntington Elementary, where county delegates had the opportunity to nominate incumbent Drew Sitterud as their candidate for Emery County Commission and to listen to a number of Republican candidates running for office, including David Hinkins, who is running for State Senate against the Democratic candidate, Brad King.

Commissioner Sitterud began his remarks by thanking those present for the “privilege and honor” of serving them as a commissioner. He also addressed the recent news that property taxes in the area would be going up, relating that the commission had voted to pass the lowest percentage possible, saying, “We couldn’t have done that unless the Republicans were in control.” 

Sitterud also explained that the county had benefited because of his position on the Community Impact Board, and warned that if he were to lose his position on the commission, the CIB seat would not come back to an Emery County Commissioner for many years, reporting, “Once I leave, it goes back to San Juan, where commissioners seem to stay forever.”

He also pointed to the success he, along with several others had in pushing the Forest Service to grant permission for the memorial to be built near the Crandall Canyon mine disaster site. Although it normally can take years for such permission to be granted, he reported, “We will get that permit in June.”
               
Hinkins began by explaining that originally each county in Utah had one senator, but with the population growth in Northern Utah, citizens have had Aless and less of a voice in rural Utah.” He continued, stating that because Emery County has been represented by someone “from the minority party, I don’t think we’ve had a voice at all.”

He also said that if he was voted in as a senator, he would bring other senators down and Ashow them exactly what it is like to live in Emery County and to meet everybody here.” He concluded by saying, “I think it’s time we’re represented by someone from Emery County.”

A number of other candidates spoke, including Lt. Governor Gary Herbert, Charles Smith, an alternative Republican candidate for governor, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, State Representative Kay Mciff, four Republican candidates for U.S. Congress and a representative for Senator Bob Bennett.

Delegates also ratified a new county platform, after some discussion on wording. The previous platform had been approved years before, so the party had formed a platform committee to revise the outdated one to better fit current circumstances.

The State Republican Convention will be held at Utah Valley Community College’s McKay Events Center on May 10.

Local Businesses Benefiting from New Program

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development recently announced the acceptance of Rural Fast Track Program incentive applications and is in the process of funding several existing rural Utah companies.

For the first time in Utah history, very small Utah companies have a program to assist their growth.  The program, which was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Huntsman, will offer help to rural Utah companies that are at least two years old and in a growth mode. 

The expectation of the program is consistent with Governor Huntsman’s plan for broad based, statewide economic development. 

“Utah’s small businesses have always been a vital part of the Utah economy.  When a company adds one or two or even a dozen new employees to their payroll in a small rural community, that growth can have a major impact for good,” said Governor Jon Huntsman. “The companies we have recently assisted demonstrate that rural Utah produces significant world class products and services.”

The Rural Fast Track Program is designed specifically for businesses in communities with a county population less than 30,000 people and with an average county household income of less than $60,000.  RFT provides an efficient way for existing, small companies to receive incentives for creating high paying jobs in the rural areas of the state to further promote economic development.  Under this program, 20 percent of the Industrial Assistance Fund may be used as an incentive for companies to expand in rural Utah.

According to Mike McCandless, Emery County Economic Development director, the program is not available to retail businesses and was intended to focus on manufacturing and service related industries.  He said that business owners need to realize that the program is intended to lead to new jobs or expanded wages of existing jobs.

Allen Childs, president of  Talon Resources in Huntington, Emery County  has worked hard to build an engineering, consulting and surveying company in the heart of Utah’s coal and mining country.  However before they could grow their business they had to solidify the business niche they had.

“To solidify our business, we have to wear many hats; we have to have more than one profit center.  With our goal of growing our business, we have had to wait, and sometimes miss opportunities, due to traditional financing and our ability to acquire new loans,” said Allen Childs.  “With this Rural Fast Track Program, we have opportunity to expedite our ability to grow our business and take advantage of opportunities that are available to us now! Our state has been great at providing incentives for large corporations to relocate to Utah.  It was good to see that the great State of Utah is concerned and recognizes the importance Utah’s small businesses.”

Talon anticipates hiring 11 additional full time employees.  These positions will be filled from the Emery and Carbon county area, from the displaced worker ranks or from the young individuals that are just starting into the job market.  Childs is interested in building his community.

“We feel that we will be able to keep a small segment of our young workers home.  They can start their careers and not have to move away from the county they call home,” said Allen Childs.  “We will be able to provide jobs that will provide employees with growth potential and a higher than average county wage.” 

Charles Bardsley, Owner of Mine Systems Company in Helper, Carbon County expects to add two critically important new positions to their firm.  Bardsley found that the Rural Fast Track grant would help him leverage dollars he was borrowing. “Finding out that we had this resource available came at the most opportune time.  I had been worried about where the money was going to come from to expand our company operations in the industrial battery repair business,” said Charles Bardsley. “This grant allows us to go to our lender and leverage the other $100,000.00 needed to complete our expansion project.”

In the coal mining industry industrial batteries are used in various ways.  Batteries in need of repair are currently shipped back to the east coast.  Now that the Mine Systems battery shop has opened, they are able to service batteries locally.  Not only will the mines be saving money and time, but Mine Systems will be more profitable. This is a true win-win for company, community and the state, according to program representatives.

Rural Fast Track funds are limited, but because of the structure of the program, incentives will be available each year to a number of firms. There are substantial business tools available to businesses in the rural areas of our state. 

 “This is a great time to be in business in Utah, by partnering with financial institutions, venture capital sources, the Small Business Administration, the Small Business Development Centers, Manufacturers Extension Partnership, EDCUtah, trade associations and our college and university system business leaders now have more assistance than ever before, said Jason Perry, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “Combined with hard work and these resources, the Utah business community can keep our State a shining example of a dynamic economy and one of the ‘Best States for Business’ for many years to come.”

McCandless encouraged business owners interested in the program to stop by the Emery County Economic Development Office for more information and help on submitting the application.

“We’ll actually help them through the application process and submit the application for them,” McCandless said.

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Orangeville Days

Orangeville City will celebrate Orangeville Days June 6-7 with a variety of events to kick off the fun days of summer. On June 6, the Youth City Council will host Movie Night in the Park and on June 7 events get underway bright and early with the Orangeville Dash 5K Fun Run at 6:30 a.m. Registration for the fun run is $5 and all runners will receive an Orangeville Dash T-shirt and prizes for first through third place winners in the men and women categories.   To register for the fun run contact Staci Moss at 748-2675 or James Davis at 748-2901. At 7 a.m. the Boy Scouts will have a flag raising ceremony and from 7-9 a.m. the Orangeville City Council will be cooking Breakfast in the Park for $2 a plate.  All runners in the Orangeville Dash will eat for free. Following breakfast, the Orangeville Days Parade will begin at 10 a.m.  Anyone interested in having a float in the parade should contact Kevin Reynolds at 748-262.  At 11 a.m. there will be games in the park for young and old alike, from horseshoes, to blow up rides and water games for the younger crowd.  There will also be an ATV poker ride beginning at 11 a.m. from Main Street to the trails surrounding Orangeville.
New this year will be Dodge Ball for teens and adults starting at 1 p.m. and a softball game. In the Old Firehouse Community Center there will be a Guitar Hero Competition for fans of all ages.  There will be a $2.50 registration fee for Guitar Hero, with prizes for first place winners in the medium, hard, and expert levels.  The competition will begin at 1 p.m. and continue throughout the day.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day and at 5 p.m. the Humphrey Lamb Fry will take place. Fireworks will top off the evening at dusk. Everyone is invited to help Orangeville celebrate Orangeville Days.

Baseball Tournament

Those interested are invited to participate in the annual Huntington Baseball Tournament on May 2, starting at 6 p.m. at the Huntington Ball Complex.  Proceeds from the tournament will go to the Emery High School’s Girls Softball Team.  There will be a men’s and women’s division.  Call Cheryl at 687-2403.  Registration fee is $130 with three games guaranteed.

Slow Pitch Softball

Emery County Recreation is currently registering teams for women’s slow pitch softball and men’s slow pitch softball.  Men’s league will be a metal bat league.  All forms must be returned to the recreation office no later than May 16.  Full registration fee must accompany the form.  You may pick up a form at the Recreation office, located at 75 S 400 E, Castle Dale, or go to the web site www.emerycounty.com/rec to download a form.  For more information contact the Recreation office at 381-2108.

Miss Castle Dale Pageant

Castle Dale City would like girls from ages 4-21 to be contestants in the Miss Castle Dale Pageant.  Contestants must live in Castle Dale.  Each contestant will be judged on appearance, talent and the results of an interview. Winners will receive cash prizes, crowns and a bouquet.
To ensure a successful experience, an opportunity will be given to each participant to practice prior to the pageant.  The winners of each age division will participate in parades and Castle Dale City celebrations throughout the year.  The Miss Castle Dale pageant will be held June 6, at the Emery High School Auditorium.  The Deadline to enter the pageant is May 16.  A Miss Castle Dale application may be obtained at Castle Dale City Hall.  For more information please contact Jeanette Woolsey at 381-5558.

Book Drive

The Castle Dale Elementary PTA and the Castle Dale Youth City Council is sponsoring a book drive. Bring your “gently” used books to Castle Dale Elementary from now through April 30, and they will be donated to a local charity.  Please deposit them in the box located in the front hallway. You can also exchange your gently used books from 3-5 p.m. on April 30 at the school, during the Read-a-Thon.

Emery All-Star Cheerleading

Emery All-Star Cheerleading Elite competition team tryouts will be held May 13, 14, 16, and 17 at Larae’s dance studio, ages 10-18.  If you are not able to attend you may schedule a private audition.  Please call and register to receive a tryout packet.  Some fees are due upon making the team.  No auditions necessary for regular cheer classes, ages 4-14 years. For more information call Becky Bunnell at 749-1582 or 687-2632.

Paint the Town

Orangeville is sponsoring “Paint the Town.”  This program is for Orangeville citizens to help in their home maintenance. The city is encouraging citizens to clean up their yards and homes.  If your home is in need of a new paint job you can go to the city office and pick up the information you will need, go to Jones Ace Hardware and receive $6 off each gallon of outside house paint.  Jones Ace Hardware is offering $3 off per gallon of paint and Orangeville City is matching that amount for a total of $6 off per gallon of paint.  The city is limited on available funds for the program, so it will be on a first come, first served basis until funds are exhausted.  Pick up your Paint the Town certificate at City Hall. Help make Orangeville a “Pretty Little Place” to live, work and play.

RSVP “Walk to Hawaii”

RSVP is sponsoring a “Walk to Hawaii” contest for all senior 55 years and older.  They will be keeping track and combining all of the miles they have walked.  When they have enough miles to reach their destination they will have a Luau to celebrate their success.   They will also supply free pedometers to all participants.  Call RSVP at 381-2765 for further information.

Festive Fridays

Festive Fridays are back.  Sponsored by the Utah State University Extension Office, there are a number of classes coming up over the next few weeks.  Among the classes are:
Fun Family Reunions and Picnics on Parade.  May 2.  Things to make and do with those you love this summer.  Please add your ideas for family reunions.  Have them ready for copying and deliver to Chris at the Extension Office by April 25.  There will be a picnic.  The cost is $2.
All classes begin at noon and last approximately one to one and a half hours.  The classes are held upstairs at the Emery County Courthouse.   Please RSVP to classes at the Extension Office, 381-2381.

Food Handler’s Class

The Southeastern Utah Health Department will be conducting Food Handler’s Classes at their office, 25 West, Main, in Castle Dale on the following dates: May 22, June 19. All classes will begin at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.  For more information call 381-2252.

San Rafael
Classic Triathlon

The San Rafael Classic Triathlon will be held June 28 at the Huntington State Park staring at 7:30 a.m.  In its first running the event is being organized by the Emery County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and will include a half-mile swim across Huntington Lake, followed by a 15 mile bike ride and then a 5K run, ending back at the lake.  There will also be a kids’ triathlon.  For more information visit the triathlon website at www.sanrafaelclassic.com

Vendors Wanted

The Emery County Fair is now accepting applications for Food and General Vendors for the Emery County Fair, which will be held on July 30, 31 and Aug. 1, 2.  You may pick up an application at the Emery County Recreation office, 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale at the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. or visit the website at www.emerycounty.com/fair/vendor.  For more information call Emery County Recreation at 351-2108.

Emery County Recreation
Information

We hope the following information will be helpful to the public.  Office hours for Emery County Recreation are 9 a.m. to  1 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m.  The office phone number is 435-381-2108 or toll free 1-888-601-8075 PIN 1399.  Fax is 435-381-2194.  The office is located at 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale.  Website address: emerycounty.com/rec.  Board member representatives are: Kalynn Fail, Green River; Ryan Jensen, Elmo; Richard Murdoch, Cleveland; Cathy Cowley, Huntington; Dan Whiteleather, Castle Dale; Bart Cox, Orangeville; Jerry Price, Clawson; Jordan Leonard, Ferron; Marie Anderson, Emery; John Nielson, At Large; Jim Jones, At Large; Commissioner Drew Sitterud, At Large.  Recreation director, Shannon Hiatt.

Track & Field

Josie Luke

The Canyon View Cougars’ and the San Rafael Bulldogs’ track teams hosted a track meet at Emery High on April 25. Always an entertaining event, this meet gives many young athletes a chance to participate in various track and field events, including sprinting, running and throwing events, along with high jump, long jump, hurdles and team relays.

Canyon View and San Rafael both did well at the track meet. The Canyon View boys’ and girls’ teams each won first place, and the San Rafael teams each took third place. The CVJH boys won overwhelmingly with 164 points over Mount Harmon Junior High at 138 points and SRJH at 68 points. The CVJH girls pulled out the team win with 143 team points over Helper Junior High, who had 138 points and the SRJH girls who had 67 points.

The Cougar boys took first in javelin, 4x100 meter relay, 800-meter run, softball throw, shot put and 400-meter run, and second in discus, high jump, long jump and 400- meter run. The girls took first in 800-meter run, 1600-meter run, 4x200 meter relay and 400-meter run. The Bulldog boys took first in discus and second in javelin, 800-meter run and 1600-meter run. The girls took first in long jump and second in javelin, hurdles and 4x100 meter relay.

The CVJH boys won six first place ribbons, four second place, seven third place, five fourth place, three fifth place and six sixth places. The CVJH girls won four first place ribbons, five second, third and fourth places and three fifth and sixth places. The SRJH boys won one first place ribbon, three second place, one third place, six fourth place, three fifth place and two sixth place. The SRJH girls won one first place ribbon, three second and third places, two fourth place, three fifth place and one sixth place. 

Overall, the Canyon View boys’ team placed in the top six 31 times, while the girls placed 24 times, and the San Rafael boys’ team placed 16 times and the girls placed 13 times. 

Spartan Track Team Runs for Finish Line

Rebecca Lofley

Throughout the course of a day, a second or an inch seems to have little significance, but when they determine whether or not you win region track, qualify for state track,  or just set a new personal record, they become crucial.  

The Emery High School’s track season will be coming to a conclusion in the following three weeks.  The team will be competing at just four more meets before they tackle region and state track.  This past week on  April 22, they competed with the Carbon, Juab, Delta, Juan Diego, San Juan, Monticello, and Union track teams at the Emery Invitational Track and Field Meet.  Emery’s team performed well individually and as a whole.  Madison Jensen set a new school record in the high jump, jumping 5’ 6”.  The boys 4X400 team took first.  It was comprised of McKay Allred, Blake Tucker, Levi Swasey, and Tyler Killpack. Emery also competed at another state qualifier in Richfield on April 26.

With the school year also drawing to a close, the seniors, realizing that each experience is their last, are leaving a legacy.  They have set school and state records, and pushed themselves to their athletic peak, many even practicing out of season.  They have set the example for the classes to come.

This year’s track season has been one of fun and satisfaction for those who exerted themselves.  Prospects are bright that it will all pay off in the end at both region and state track.

Baseball Team Suffers Losses
to Gunnison and Juan Diego

Josie Luke

Results did not reflect effort this week, as the Emery Spartan Baseball team played incredibly hard, but ended the week with losses to both Gunnison and Juan Diego. The Spartans fell to Gunnison 6-3 on April 23 and to Juan Diego 4-3 on April 25.

In the away game against Gunnison, the Spartans faced a team which leads Division 2A’s Region 12 with a region record of 11-1 and an overall record of 17-4.

Each team had 10 hits in the game, but Gunnison managed to score three more runs on their hits than Emery did. The Spartans fought hard. Even to two Gunnison doubles, Emery’s Blake Mortensen responded with a home run, but after allowing three runs in the third inning to the Bulldogs, the Spartans couldn’t pull out the win.

In two previous games against their second opponent of the week, Juan Diego, Emery suffered disconcerting losses. As Juan Diego traveled to Emery for the Spartans last home game of the regular season, Emery hoped to make a better showing. They did that, holding a 3-2 lead after a great third inning until finally conceding it in the seventh.

In the third, Brett Mecham reached base on a walk and then stole second, putting himself in position for Jordan Gee to bring him in on an RBI single after Gatlan Huntington took first on an error. Ryne Jones then smacked another RBI single to bring in both Gee and Huntington. Emery had two more hits in the game, a single by Colby Snow and a double by Jason Giles in the fourth inning, but the Spartans couldn’t produce another run.

Once again, Mecham kept the Spartans close in the game with stellar pitching, shutting out Juan Diego for three innings while the Spartans led. Emery also played a solid defensive game until the seventh inning, when they surrendered the lead after three defensive errors.

The game was exciting to watch, and the players can be proud of the effort they exhibited to nearly beat a team who had blown them out earlier in the year. Emery will play their last three games of the season this week, with a doubleheader at North Sanpete on April 29, and a game against rival Carbon on May 1.

The Spartans beat both teams earlier in the year. If they win all three games, they would end the season with an overall record of 12-10, and a region record of 8-4.  

Lady Spartans Run into Road Block
Against Juan Diego

Josie Luke

After winning eight straight, including a game on April 21 against the North Sevier Wolves, the Emery Spartan softball team ran into a road block, a Juan Diego pitcher who was blazing hot, throwing a no-hitter against the usually offensively outstanding Spartan team on April 25.

With a win against Juan Diego, Emery would have run their region record to 8-2, for a tie atop Region 8, but now at 7-3, the Spartans are still solidly in second place and boast a better overall record than the Soaring Eagle at 16-4 as compared to 14-7.

Against Juan Diego, Emery didn’t allow a run in the first three innings, but the Soaring Eagle scrapped for one run in the fourth inning before they broke out to score three in the sixth. Pitcher Leslee Lake only allowed seven hits and struck out six batters, while giving up four runs. But with the dominating pitching of their opponents, the Spartans lost the game, 4-0.

The first game of the week against the Wolves was a much more impressive outing for the Spartans, who came out swinging, scoring four runs in the first inning helped by three walks surrendered in the inning by the North Sevier pitcher. In all the Wolves walked 13 batters in the game.

The Wolves fought back, scoring two runs in the top of the second, but the Spartans responded scoring another run to bring the score to 5-2. After two more runs scored by North Sevier in the third, the Spartans took over, scoring two runs in both the fourth and sixth inning to win by a score of 9-4. With Lake throwing yet another solid game, including nine strikeouts, the Wolves were no match.

Walked three times and hitting once, Jalee Jensen had a good game for Emery, scoring four times in the game. Adrienne Weihing also scored twice after being walked. Candace Norton had a great offensive game, drawing a walk and belting two hits, including a RBI double to center which brought in two in the first inning. Also with hits in the game were Chelsea Skinner, Whitney Allen, Keera Allred and Danavin Reed.

This week, the Spartans will travel to face North Sanpete on April 29, who they beat handily in a doubleheader at Emery. Their last home game will be against their rivals, the Carbon Dinos on May 1. With wins against both teams, whom they have already faced and beaten, the Emery team could end the regular season with an outstanding record of 18-4. Both games start at 3:30 p.m.

Real Estate

Rentals

House for rent, in Carbonville, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, newly remodeled, fridge and stove are included, washer and dryer hookups, yard is fully fenced, $475 per month, $300 cleaning deposit, housing approved, will be available this Friday. If interested, please call 435-637-2573 after 6 p.m. or leave a message.

Apartment for rent, will be available on May 15. Call 435-650-8181.

Commercial Space for light manufacturing or large space for business start up or expansion. Business assistance available. 637-5032 ext 408, www.btacenter.com

Homes for Sale

Attention Buyers:  Are you looking for a Realtor who has your interests in mind?  Call Lauri Davis at 749-0580.  As a member of the MLS I can show you any property listed and help you purchase a home with no charge to the buyers.  Call to see how.  Etzel Realty.  Service with integrity.

For sale: 1981 single wide trailer home, 14x52, clean carpets, asking $5000. Call Kelli at 435-650-0846.

Home for sale, in Ferron, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, in a great neighborhood, $146,000; set of 4 tires, size P195/70/R14, $150, like new. Call 435-384-2722.

House for sale: Seven bedrooms, three baths, in the North Price/Castle Heights area, newly remodeled, hardwood, oak kitchen, sunken living room, hot tub, two car garage with extra large shop, and more, asking $279,500. Call 637-3003.

Beautiful five bedroom and three bathroom home for sale in Ferron. Updated, central air, two fireplaces, fully landscaped and over a third of an acre. A must see! Call 384-2953.

Five bedroom, two bathroom home for sale in Orangeville. Call 749-2730.

House for sale on a commercial lot, asking $60,000. Call 637-4275.

For sale: 2000 Fleetwood 16 wide, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, set up in a trailer park, central air, asking $28,000, will consider an RV trailer to live in for partial trade. Call 435-650-8489.

For sale: House with 10 acres. Call 650-1350.

House for sale: Cute house located in Helper, two bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, remodeled, in the Spring Canyon area, asking $85,000. Call Jeff Johnson at 637-0250.

House for Sale in Ferron, close to schools.  3 bedrooms, 1 bath, older home, 1.5 acres, corner lot, fenced yard, corrals, animal rights, fruit trees, 3 sheds, 2 with power.  Can be sold furnished.  Call 609-1263.

Need more room?  Then don’t miss this 6 bedroom 3 bath home with an awesome fenced .43 acre lot w/sprinkling system.  New vinyl siding, windows and central air.  Newly updated carpet, paint and more.  Call Lauri Davis w/Etzel Realty today for your tour 749-0579.

1981 mobile home for sale, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, located in Wellington, asking $6000 OBO; looking for a used electric stove. Call 650-0846.

For sale: 1981 single wide mobile home, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, $5000 firm, located in Wellington. Call 650-0846.

For sale: 2000 Fleetwood 16 wide manufactured home, 2 bedrooms, in good condition, asking $28,000. Call 435-650-8489.

For sale. Potential 2 bedroom 1 bath house with large closets in as-is condition! It sits on 1/3 of a acre (with extra building lot) Needs major work on the inside!!! Was purchased as a remodel investment but we are moving and must relocate and sell it. It has a new roof, windows and new stucco! All of the demolition inside has been done for you and it’s ready to be put back together. It’s at 565 E. 400 S. in Price. Asking $62,000. Because of the land. the house is worth $50,000. As is. Please call Heidi at 820-0972

For sale: New construction custom home, located 15 minutes South of Price, 2300 square feet, full unfinished basement, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, includes animal rights, secondary water & more. Call 435-820-6130 for details.

House for sale: Located in Huntington, Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, gorgeous family room, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, walk-in pantry, central air conditioning, gas furnace, large office/bedroom, tons of storage, landscaped yard w/sprinkler system, must see. Call 687-5726.

Six bedroom house for sale in Wellington w/6 acres of pasture. Call 650-2411.

House for sale: don’t judge a book by it’s cover, must see inside, has been redone from top to bottom, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large attached 2 car garage, RV parking & room to park many vehicles, small fenced back yard, owner will consider carrying contract with large down. Call 613-0194. If no answer, please leave a message & I will return your call.

House for sale, in Huntington, spacious, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, lots of storage, walk-in closets, central air, huge pantry, & more. Call 687-5726 for a tour.

For sale: Six bedroom home with 6 acres of land, in Wellington. Call 650-2411 for more information.

House for sale: All brick house in Circle K, 1800 square feet on each level, open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, one acre lot with animal rights. Call JD or Renee at 637-0611 or 650-1108, or call JD at 637-7803.

Property for Sale

For sale: 3 1/2 acres in Upper Millercreek, has utilities on site and a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home. Call 820-2232.

1,004 acres on Moore Road for sale, $131,400. Call Castle Country Properties at 435-286-2225

For sale: 2.34 acres in lower Miller Creek, comes with 2 Carbon canal water shares, power pole with transformer and water meter installed, approved for septic & septic plans have been done, a 14x70 mobile home that still needs to be set up sits on this property, asking $29,000 OBO for both, will sell separately. Call 613-0312 or 820-4966.

Investment property for sale: 2 bedroom, .29 acre property, large closets, den, dining room w/bay window, new roof, new stucco, new windows, needs work on the inside, comes with new hardwood floor for the dining room, new toilet & vanity for the bathroom, located at 400 South 565 East, asking $63,500 OBO. Call 820-0972 or e-mail vlynnj@yahoo.com.

For sale: Nearly 4 acres of land with hookups on state farm road. Call 820-2232.

Lot for sale in East Carbon, needs some work. Please call 806-592-5211.

House for sale: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover, must see inside, has been redone from top to bottom, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large attached 2 car garage, RV parking & room to park many vehicles, small fenced back yard, owner will consider carrying contract with large down. Call 613-0194. If no answer, please leave a message & I will return your call.

Commercial
Property

Commercial Space for light manufacturing or large space for business start up or expansion. Business assistance available. 637-5032 ext 408, www.btacenter.com

Three horse pastures for rent in the lower Millercreek area, $35 per head, cheaper than feeding, self waterers, new grass-clover mix, all pipe fence, plenty of room to ride. For more information, please call 435-650-4157 or in the evenings, call 435-637-8626.

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Announcements

130 Yard Sales

Yard sale, at 170 Denver Ave. in East Carbon, on May 2-3, from 10 a.m.-4p.m., items include nice furniture at great prices, small animal cages, TV, some electronics, etc., everything is clean and in new condition.

160 Wanted

Wanted two MSHA certified underground pager telephones, must be operational. Call Ted Thompson at 801-486-8345

Looking for nicely used baby boy clothes, 0-3 months and 3-6 months; looking for a baby swing for a boy. If you have any of these items that you would like to give away, please call Lindsey at 435-820-2693. Looking for a snow blower & a 5hp tiller. Call 613-1927.

Looking for a small motorhome, condition does not matter. Please call 472-1219.

Looking for a ‘92 S10 Blazer w/pull down tail gate & window, has to have a swing tire rack on it. Call 435-384-3362 or 749-2221.

Looking for a llama or an alpaca; looking for some ducks. Please call Jennifer at 637-6346.

Looking for an ATV trailer, 5x8 or 5x10. Call Wes at 637-2043.

Looking for a house or apartment to rent as soon as possible, for a reasonable price, at least 2 bedrooms. For more information call Cindy at 637-0479 or 801-473-8546. If no answer, please leave a message and I will get back to you.

Looking for a 5 hp tiller & a snowblower. Call 613-1927.

Looking for two twin beds, in good shape. Call 435-613-1612 anytime or 435-820-2412 after 3:30.

Looking for a used radiator fan. Call 613-1191.

Looking for a full size pickup trailer. Call 637-7293 or 650-3031.

Looking for a 9” ditch flume for irrigation. Call 435-609-9817.

Looking for tires & wheels for a ‘98 Honda Civic, 4 lug. Call 650-5068.

Looking for honey; looking for a trailer made from a full size truck bed. Call 637-7293.

Looking to buy welder leads for a miller stick welder & a welding helmet. Call Jim after 5PM.

Looking for an electric clothes dryer. Call 630-1275.

Looking for a Chihuahua puppy. Call 820-1863.

Looking for a chain saw & trailer axles. Call 637-6253.

Looking for a good work car, between $500-$1000. Call 384-2736.

Looking for yarn donations. Call Mr. Ed at 435-653-2500.

Looking for March 08 “In Style” magazine. Call 637-4872.

Looking for a full or queen size bed for free. Call Michelle at 636-0918.

Looking for a late 1970’s Ford 4x4 pickup, 3/4 ton or a 1 ton preferred, does not need to run. Call Jeremy at 435-994-0438.

200 Employment

220 Help Wanted

Sales/Office Clerk, mature nature, part-time. Must work Saturdays, competitive wages. Apply at Earl’s Furniture and Appliance, 687-9119

Help Wanted. Part time Kennel/Stall technician. Hours from 3-6 Monday-Friday with some Saturdays. Duties include feeding/watering animals including dogs, cats, horses and cattle. Will also clean kennels and stalls, and help with other cleaning duties. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. May also include fencing repair and building if you have the skills. May work out to more hours during the summer. Apply by submitting a resume at Job Service in Castle Dale.

Help Wanted:  Someone to clean stalls and feed on weekends.  Inquire at Job Service or Emery Animal Health.  381-2539.

230 Business Services

Two openings available for baby-sitting, ages 2-5, available 8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.(full time). Call Jaime at 636-0706.

Electrician/handyman looking for side work. Call 820-0461.

Looking to do web design work. Call 435-327-2229.

Looking for extra work doing yard work or tree trimming. If interested, please call 613-0470.

Time for Spring clean up! Complete yard clean ups. 16 years experience. Call Huntington Lawn Care at 609-0946

Looking for work doing tree trimming and removal, yard cleanup and weekly yard care; sleeper/utility capsule for sale,1/3 shell with floor, seats 2 adults, fits Ford trucks, in great condition, asking $200 or will trade; fiberglass running boards for sale, fit a Chevy extended cab short bed truck, asking $100 or will trade. Call 613-3265.

500
Merchandise

510 Furniture

For sale: Twin loft bed, has a ladder to the upper bunk with support, purchased at IKEA, paid $150, asking $75, still in new condition. Call 472-5500 & leave a message.

Furniture for sale: Sofa, $100; oak coffee table, $75; round dining room table w/4 chairs, $50; small computer desk, $40. Call 435-888-5517. Serious callers only.

For sale: New child’s bed, bed sits approximately 3 feet off the ground, the underneath is a tent/play area, comes with a brand new twin mattress, never used, has a built in ladder, slide & shelf, not recommended for the age of my child, paid over $400 new, asking $300. Call 472-1219.

For sale: Beautiful antique china hutch; smaller china cabinet; beautiful antique hope chest; 4 wooden kitchen chairs; 2 small antique magazine end tables; a round wooden pedestal kitchen table; too much to mention. For more information, please call 650-9782 or 472-1219.

Oak entertainment center for sale, $75. Call 637-2310.

For sale: solid wood kid’s dresser, natural in color, $75; matching kid’s Pottery Barn end table, also natural in color, $25. Call 637-9846 or 650-5701.

520 Appliances / Tools

For sale: Electric range, $40. Call Linda at 435-820-2950.

For sale: Beige Whirlpool electric stove w/self cleaning oven, in good condition, everything works, asking $90 OBO. Call 435-384-3362 or 435-749-2221.

For sale: Older Whirlpool refrigerator & dishwasher, almond & black in color, $100. Call 630-0934.

530 Musical Instruments

Free: Upright piano, in pretty good condition, all the keys work except for one that sticks a little bit, you must pick it up, it is located in Huntington. Call 435-687-9752.

For sale: Older Whirlpool refrigerator & dishwasher, almond & black in color, asking $100 for both. Please call 630-0934.

540 Sporting Goods

For sale: Nordic Track Sequoia ski machine w/care kit, in good condition, $125; Nordic Track Walkfit 5000 treadmill w/care kit, in excellent condition, $225; Vitamaster triple action stationary bicycle, in good condition, $50. Call 435-653-2927.

For sale: new Bowflex w/all accessories, $1700 OBO. Call 650-5828.

550 Miscellaneous for Sale

For sale: Small wheelchair, will fit a child or small adult, asking $35 OBO. Call 687-2119.

For sale: antique, free standing gas stove; 16 ft. camp trailer; 28 ft. fifth wheel trailer; ladies ring; bed liner for a small pickup. Call 888-1188.

Small wheelchair for sale to someone who needs it, $10; set of four 16” six lug aluminum Chevy wheels & tires for sale, $150; two Centerline wheels with Dunlap 50R15 tires for sale, $100; mulcher mower for sale, runs good, cuts great, $65; looking to do tree removal in Huntington ASAP, the job is big & requires someone with heavy equipment. Call 435-687-2119.

Dora the Explorer stuff for sale, two twin sheet sets, two comforters, two curtain sets, one valance, TV, DVD player, alarm clock, two extra blankets, rug, & etc. All in great shape. Asking $200 for all. Call 636-0140 or 650-1742.

For sale: Asphalt crack fill machine, make offer. Call 435-630-0131.

Scalloped edging, rings to go around trees & straight edging for sale, $30 for all; car ramps for sale, $15 per pair; speaker boxes for sale, $10 each; looking for slate tile pieces, landscape timber, extra strawberry or raspberry plants, Polly Pockets, Weebles, Fisher Price little people, McDonald’s Little Madam Alexander dolls, and blue & white dishes that can be broken. Call 637-8408.

For sale: 1984 Chevy S10 Blazer 4x4, 5 speed, V6, $500; golf clubs & bag, irons 4,5,6,7,8,9, 5 wood, $25; 2 twin bed frames, one has headboard & footboard, $20; 17” custom rims, 5 lug universal, 5 on 14 bolt pattern; Metal of Honor collection PS2 games, $30 for all three; MX vs. ATV unleashed PS2 game, $10.

For sale: Baby changing table w/built in bath tub & storage, $25 OBO. Please call 472-1219.

For sale: one white electric dryer, $60; one white washer, $60; set of 6 hole chrome aluminum 17” wheels, $200 OBO. Call 888-0899.

Crochet items for sale, reasonably priced. Call 613-8427.

For sale: Large swamp cooler, in very good condition, too big for us, asking $150. Call 820-1744 anytime.

For sale: Exercise machine, $10, you put it together; kid’s bikes; 2 big square end tables; 2 small end tables; lots of other items. Call after 5 at 472-0658.

For sale: 18 1/2 cabin cruiser boat; 18 1/2 Bayliner boat; portable Hobart welder on trailer w/300 kw power plant; generator; self cleaning stove. Call 888-2268 for more information.

For sale: Treadmill, asking $25; baby stroller, like new, $15; high chair, $12. Call 613-7043 or 435-228-8907.

Small wheelchair for sale to someone who needs it, $10; set of four 16” six lug aluminum Chevy wheels & tires for sale, $150; two Centerline wheels with Dunlap 50R15 tires for sale, $100; mulcher mower for sale, runs good, cuts great, $75; looking to do tree removal in Huntington ASAP, the job is big & requires someone with heavy equipment. Call 435-687-2119.

Black Lab, free to a good home, barely over a year old; rail jack for sale, make offer; 2 man chain saw for sale, 6 years old, $200. Call 820-5349.

For sale: Celebrity scooter, 4 years old, for disabled people, 2 new batteries, in excellent condition, asking $600 OBO; Lexmark printer/copier/scanner, needs ink, asking $30; student desk; computer table; 2 odd chairs. Call 636-0632.

Big 12-14’ satellite dish, haul it away; 10 horse power winch w/5000 feet of cable. Call 472-8361.

For sale: 1967 Wheely’s Jeep pickup, asking $1500 OBO; Whirlpool gas stove, black, like new, asking $400 OBO. Call 613-1131.

For sale: 2003 230F Honda motorcycle, in excellent shape, asking $1900; leather couch & love seat set, cream in color, in excellent shape, $750; 36” JVC TV, comes with surround sound and is in an oak entertainment center, asking $750; queen size bed & box springs, in good shape, asking $100 OBO. Call 637-8714.

For sale: Three gas motors, 8hp, 5hp & 2hp, good for tote goats, snow blowers or tillers, asking $100 OBO for all three; set of 4 antique rod iron ice cream parlor chairs, $250 OBO; 1965 Dodge Monaco, 2 door, hard top, $1000 OBO. Call 637-6971. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: Hard plastic bed liner, out of a small pickup; ladies ring; small 16’ camp trailer; antique model 1899 Savage lever action 30/30 rifle; antique free standing 3 burner gas stove. Call 888-1188.

Chihuahua dogs for sale; formal dresses for sale; looking for a place with 2-3 acres of farm property to rent-to-own. Call 820-4512.

Chrome hubs for sale for a 4WD; looking for a chain saw & trailer axles. Call 637-6253.

For sale: Small enclosed trailer, $300 OBO; winch w/5000 feet of cable, $1500 OBO; large satellite dish, free, just come & pick it up; 1995 Cadillac Seville STS, $4000 OBO. Call 472-8361.

For sale: Twin bed w/2 mattresses, $20; Dodge Intrepid, 4 door, $1100 OBO. Call 630-6173.

For sale: Dune buggy, new transmission, rebuilt motor, in excellent condition; 3 Chihuahua puppies, $350 each. Call 435-630-0518.

For sale: Scooter for the disabled, 4 years old, has 2 new batteries, asking $600; window mount swamp cooler, $250. Call 636-0632.

For sale: Two purebred Pit Bull puppies for sale, only asking $40 each; Disney movies; PlayStation 2 games; a few cars. Call 637-3680.

For sale: 1979 Ford pickup, club cab, automatic, air & power steering, camper shell, sliding back window; Craftsman radial arm saw, in good shape; gas range w/electric ignition, in good shape, almond in color; small 10” band saw. Call 435-748-5555 or 435-749-2623 for pricing. If no answer, please leave a message & we will call you back.

560 Electronics

For sale: Nice 13” color TV, has a built in DVD player, asking $100. Call 435-888-5517.

For sale: Verizon palm one treo 700 windows smartphone, comes with a home & car charger and a USB sync cable, asking $125. Call 435-650-9977.

600 Lawn/Farm & Ranch

For sale: 1997 Trails West slant load horse trailer w/walk-in tack room, in great shape, asking $3500; girl’s or women’s English saddle, used for horse shows, asking $250; black felt cowboy hat, show quality, never been used, still has the price tag on it, asking $75. Call 435-472-3673.

610 Livestock

Two horses for sale: both about 15.5 hands, one is a 10 year old black Belgian Paso Fino gelding, asking $850 OBO, the other is a 6 year old Garulla Mustang mare, from the Nevada herd, asking $750 OBO or $1400 for the pair, very sweet horses. Please call 613-0655 or 637-1087 or come see at 720 South 400 East in Price.

For sale: Four year old Arabian Gelding. For more information, please call 820-8789.

For sale: Sheep & baby lambs. Call 435-748-5674.

Goats for sale, located in Upper Miller Creek. Call 637-0278.

640 Pets

Free:  Two Australian Shepherd dogs, brother and sister.  Mature and very well trained.  Would make great companions.  Call (435) 749-9192 or (435)749-9194.

Free to good homes: Border Collie mix puppies, ideal for farms & ranches. Please call 637-8827 if interested.

For sale: Three male Dachshund puppies, will be ready to go on 4-26-08, will have 1st shots, asking $300. Call 435-748-2862 or 801-573-2777.

Free to a good home: Black Lab mix dog, approximately 5 months old, beautiful, friendly, good disposition, good w/children. Call 435-384-3201 or come see at 65 South State in Ferron.

For sale: Mini Dachshund, must see, 6 weeks old, will be ready on 4-26-08, 1st shots, asking $300. Call 435-748-2862 or 801-573-2777.

We are now taking deposits on four black & rust colored Doberman puppies, all female, born April 20th. Call Janelle for more information at 650-5081.

For sale: Three mini Dachshund purebred puppies, will be ready to go with first shots this Saturday, $300, willing to barter. Call 435-748-2862 or 801-573-2777.

Free to good homes: Four Boxer/Lab puppies & a 4 year old, female purebred Boxer. Call 435-687-9775.

Algae eaters for giveaway. Call 472-5805.

For sale: Ten month old Pomapoo dog, his name is Freido, male, not neutered, $200; 17” tires for sale, $100. Call 820-4340.

Free to a good home: 2 1/2 year old Springer Spaniel, registered, has papers, has had all shots, not neutered. Call 650-1602.

Pit Bull puppies for sale for cheap, asking $30-$40, pure bred, no papers, about 8 weeks old. Call 637-3680.

Doberman Pincher for sale, AKC registered, about 9 months old, male, asking $100. Call 650-8643.

660 Farm Equipment

570 New Holland Baler for sale, $5,700.  Call 381-261

For sale: 801 series Ford tractor; 7.3 Ford engine, rebuilt, complete. Call 820-0397.

800 Recreational

For sale; 12’ boat w/motor, $500; nice Ruger 22-250 w/Leoupold scope, $350; 19’ camp trailer, in real good shape; Browning Buck Mark 22 caliber pistol, $200. Call 970-739-6311.

For sale: 1987 Yamaha Venture Royale touring bike, in great shape, low miles, asking $2500 OBO; 10’ cab-over-camper, older, in great condition, only used a few times, asking only $500. For more information, please call 435-650-1573. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: Nordic track treadmill, needs a new motor, come & pick it up for $100. Call Cathy at 637-8287.

For sale: Float tubes & kid’s Neoprene waders, $40. Call before 2:00 PM at 435-472-3595.

For sale: New Bowflex w/all accessories, $1700 OBO. Call 650-5828.

810 Motorcycles

For sale: 2005 Honda shadow 750cc motorcycle, has 5800 miles, chrome engine guards, windshield, a pair of lockable/removable saddle bags, small luggage rack that is interchangeable with the back seat, gets about 40 mpg, in great shape. Call 472-3565 after 6:00 PM or leave a message & we will call you back.

For sale: 1999 Yamaha RT 100 dirt bike, looks & runs great, asking $850. Call 650-9775 after 4PM.

For sale: 1987 Yamaha Venture Royale touring bike, in great shape, low miles, asking $2500 OBO; 10’ cab-over-camper, older, in great condition, only used a few times, asking only $500. For more information, please call 435-650-1573. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: 1983 Yamaha YZ80, lots of new parts, sharp bike, asking $600 OBO. Call James at 637-7508 after 6:00 PM.

For sale: 1975 Honda motorcycle, CB500T, comes with 1957 Harley Davidson saddle bags. Call 888-0618.

978 Honda CB750 motorcycle for sale for parts. Call 888-0618.

820 Off Highway Vehicles

Four wheeler for sale: 2000 Polaris 425, 4WD, regular shift, great climber, runs great, new battery, books for $2900, asking $2700. Please call 650-0194. If no answer, please leave a message & I will return your call.

For sale: Two Kawasaki Intruder snowmobiles for parts, not sure of the years, late 80’s or early 90’s. Call and make an offer at 650-1641.

For sale: Honda TRX 450 four wheeler, asking $5000. Call Mike at 749-2078.

830 Boats & Watercraft

Older fishing boat. 85 Hp Johnson motor and 5 Hp merc. Trolling motor. $1,200 O.BO. Call 650-2957

1998 Glastron GX 185 Fish & ski.  Volvo-Penta fish finder.  Down rigger, live wells, open bow, sound systems.  Excellent condition, low miles.  Also, includes wakeboard, knee board, tube, life jackets, trolling motor and custom made cover. 
For more information call Becky.  (503) 487-7888.

For sale: 2003 Stingray boat, bought new in 2005, 19’ open bow with a Volvo inboard/outboard drive, comes with Kenwood CD player, stainless steel prop & many extras, has only 31 hours, asking $15,400. If interested, please call 435-820-8326.

For sale: 14’ aluminum boat w/trailer & trolling motor. Call 820-4949.

840 Campers & Trailers

Pop-up Cab over camper fits 8’ bed for $1000. Call 749-0722

1999 used travel trailer. 26 ft., tip out, A.C., and Awning. Like new. $8,500 O.B.O. Call 637-2030

For sale: 1980 El Rancho cab-over-camper, fully self contained, new mattress, sleeps 5, very clean, no leaks, asking $800. Call Austin at 801-656-9247.

For sale: 1978 Terry trailer, 26’, in good shape, everything works, sleeps 5-6 people, asking $3300. Please call Camie at 435-687-2390 or 435-580-9265.

For sale: 1973 pop-up camper, sleeps 6, has 3 queen beds, canvas is in fantastic shape, has an internal heater & tons of counter/storage space, asking $800 OBO. Call 820-0630.

For sale: 2007 21 foot Sandpiper toy hauler, asking $22,500, must sell ASAP, in excellent condition, only used 5 times, will carry two 4 wheelers, will sleep up to 6 people, has 2 large bunks, self contained with a fuel station & generator, must see to appreciate. Call 435-650-3646 or 435-650-2868 for more information.

For sale: Rancho El Ray camper, inside has been redone, all appliances work, asking $900. Call 650-3995.

1999 used travel trailer, 26 ft. with tip out, AC furnace, awning.  Like new - $8500 OBO.  Call 435-637-2030.

900 Autos

910 Autos New & Used

89’ Chev, 4X4, ¾ ton pickup, A.C., 4 speed manual, long bed for $1000. Call 749-0722

For sale: 1995 Mercury Sable, runs good, transmission slips, $700 OBO. Call 888-2588.

For sale: 1955 Ford F100, 351C, 4 bbl, new paint, new chrome bumpers, grill, new red oak bed that needs to be installed, asking $17,500; 1929 Ford Roadster pickup, project w/lots of extra parts, comes with a 331 Hemi engine & a ‘52 Chrysler for parts that has a 331 Hemi & automatic transmission, asking $1750. Call Lee at 435-637-3003.

For sale: 1991 GMC 1/2 ton extended cab short bed, has a 6” lift, 17” wheels & remote start, $3500; 1996 Grand Am, asking $1000. Please call 630-3475 or 650-9703.

For sale: 2001 Dodge 3/4 ton truck, diesel motor, 4WD, quad cab, 38,000 original miles, in excellent condition, asking $26,000. If interested, call 435-637-5242.

For sale: 1965 F100 4WD, $200; flat bed, 12 ft. by 7 ft., on a 1 ton Chevy truck, will sell separately or together; running gear for an ‘88 Ford; 1952 International Farmall tractor, gas engine; misc. 1980 3/4 ton 4WD Chevy truck parts; camper parts. Call 687-2212.

For sale: 1985 F250 4x4, runs ok, needs a little work, 460 engine, 4 speed manual, $500; 1984 Pontiac Feiro, runs, $500; 1992 Four trax 250X, new clutch, $1400. Call 435-820-0987.

For sale: 1997 Ford F250 Heavy Duty 4WD, runs great, tires are fairly new w/heavy duty rims, CD player, interior is in good shape, body is straight, automatic transmission, standard cab, includes a dash mat, seat cover, & black tool box, asking $4000 OBO, will trade for a 4WD vehicle with a back seat of comparable value. For more information, call 888-6868, 820-1634, or 650-8423. If no answer, leave a message & we will call you back.

For sale: 2005 Cadillac Deville, 4 door, in excellent condition, leather seats, has 38,000 miles, has On Star & satellite radio, bluish gray in color, asking $22,500.

For sale: 1998 Lexus GS 400, asking $8500 OBO, power windows & locks, sun roof, and spoiler. Call Chad at 435-748-2015 or 749-2370.

For sale: 2003 4 Runner SR 5, AWD, 4.7, asking $18,500 OBO, new tires, black w/black & gray interior, power windows & locks, 4WD, V8, 57,500 miles. Call Chad Phillips at 435-748-2015 or 749-2370.

For sale: 1982 Ford 4x4, 351 motor, standard transmission, runs good, $700 or offer. Call 749-0775.

For sale: One ton Ford differentials, rear is dually, front is standard, matching gears, $400; set of Eaton differentials out of a ‘47 Dodge Power Wagon, heavy duty, good for a rock crawler, also a transfer case, $400, will trade either set for a set of 3/4 ton differentials w/solid front axle; hydraulic over head transmission lift, $75. Call 435-650-0364 after 4:00 PM.

For sale: 1992 Ford Explorer, red w/gray interior, engine runs great, new tires, 4WD works great, transmission runs but not good, asking $500. Call 650-8574.

Ford Windstar van, 1995 or 1996, green in color, runs. Call 650-2164 after 5PM.

For sale: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 6” lift, 35” tires, $3600; 5ft. by 14 ft. flat bed trailer. Call 435-381-2424.

For sale: Two Toyota pickups for $1500, one has no engine or bed, the other has a good running 20R engine & a good bed, both have all other parts, aluminum rims w/tires, roll bar & shell. Call Deanna for more information after 3:30 at 820-0103 or 381-2943.

For sale: 1997 Ford F250 Heavy Duty 4WD, runs great, tires are fairly new w/heavy duty rims, CD player, interior is in good shape, body is straight, automatic transmission, standard cab, includes a dash mat, seat cover, & black tool box, asking $4000 OBO, will trade for a 4WD vehicle with a back seat of comparable value; 1987 S10 Blazer, 4WD, standard transmission, includes a spare tire, electric windows, blue & silver two tone in color, roof rack, automatic back window, shift on the fly four wheel drive, needs some work, $300 OBO, no reasonable offer will be refused. Call 888-6868, 820-1634, or 650-8423. If no answer, leave a message & we will call you back.

For sale: 1966 Ford Custom 500, 289 engine, 3 speed on the column, in great condition, 47,000 miles, like new. Call 613-8918.

For sale: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, fully loaded, in excellent condition. Call 650-7628 or 820-6694.

For sale: 1985 F250 4x4, $500; 1984 Pontiac Feiro, $500; 1992 TRX 250X four wheeler, new clutch, $1400. Call 820-0987.

For sale: 1994 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, $3800. Call 749-0848.

For sale: 1955 Ford 1/2 ton, new paint; 1929 Ford Roadster pickup, comes with a 331 Hemi engine & a 1952 Chrysler parts car, $1250. Call 637-3003.

For sale: ‘93 Ford mini van, $2000 OBO. Call 630-6593.

For sale: 2001 Grand Am GT, cherry red in color, sun roof, chrome rims, V6, asking $8500. Call 820-5262 or 637-0918.

940 Auto Services

For sale: 13 1/2 drop stainless steel visor, will fit a Kenworth W900L or W900B with curved windshield, new, in the box, asking $300. Call 820-0185.

For sale: Two tires, size P195/50/R16, brand new. Call 613-8427.

For sale: Four wheels for a Honda Civic, asking $200 for the set. Call Tom at 637-3813.

Tires for sale, size 245/70/R17, new. Call 820-4340.

For sale: ‘05 flat bed trailer, 24’ long by 8’ wide, comes with a winch, $3500; set of new Dodge injectors, for an ‘04-’07 Dodge Cummins, $1500 for the set; Encore rifle with 2 barrels, $650. Call 650-3478.

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Take a Trip to Anywhere by Getting
Lost in the Library

Josie Luke

Nearly every Monday after I finish copy editing the paper before it is sent to be printed, I stop at one of my favorite places. No, it isn’t the credit union where I cash my check, or any of the places where I like to get lunch after four hours of trying to concentrate I stop at the public library to pick out a book.
I love reading. I attribute that love to the adults around me who read to me or suggested books that I could read on my own. Because of having a public library in every place I have lived, I have had a ready supply of material, and I have taken advantage, reading everything from historical fiction to science fiction.

I’m not positive when I became such a lover of reading, but I do remember one of my favorite books when I was young, “The Poky Little Puppy.” I also clearly remember lying with my dad and brother on by brothers’ bunk bed reading “Where the Red Fern Grows,” and watching my dad’s eyes get wet when after Ol’ Dan is killed, Li’l Ann loses her will to live and dies too. He cried even though I know he had read it before, probably a number of times.

I also remember spending a summer under a tree in my grandma’s yard, tearing my way through “The Work and the Glory” series, and later staying up through the night to finish reading my first Louis L’amour book.

Teachers also fed my growing passion for books. I read every Ramona Quimby book I could get my hands on in elementary, and also read “Bridge to Terabithia” which is probably still my favorite book.  In junior high I read “My Brother Sam is Dead,” and I found a love for historical fiction.

Then in my final year of high school, a brilliant teacher gave me the Complete Jane Austen Collection, which sent me over the edge into an obsession for reading. College served to feed it even more.

I can confidently say that I have read hundreds of books, and if I didn’t have access to public libraries, that would not have been possible. So now, every week, as I go through the door, a very kind librarian at the Huntington Library, greets me and asks me what I thought of each book I bring back, which I love, because it makes me feel smart.

Emery County has a wonderful public library system. Along with thousands of books, including the latest publications of best sellers, they provide internet, books on tape, DVDs and VHS movies, small copy and fax services and one of my favorites, “Story Time.” It is so important for young children to develop a love for reading. Programs like this, along with the availability of so many books, supports parents in instilling this love early on, which is linked to better performance in school.

Another fantastic service that they provide is access to any of the eight Emery County Libraries for anyone with a library card. That makes it possible for people to have access to an even larger collection. More than just that, they have access to Inter-library loan with public libraries throughout Utah and even the entire U.S.

A new service will soon be provided at Emery County Libraries. Each library will have eight connections for those who want to communicate with soldiers. The program, supported by the governor, will be available in two to three weeks. Green River also recently receives a $5,000 grant to purchase books written in both Spanish and English, which will benefit the Hispanic population in the area.

Emery County libraries can be a huge service to the local community, if used regularly, both for enjoyment and education. Library Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday- Friday, except for Castle Dale Library hours, which are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday hours at the Huntington Library from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  The Emery County Library website is lib.emerycounty.com.

-Publisher’s View-

Newspaper Continues to Pass Mileposts
as we Spread the Good News of Community

James L. Davis

When we started The Emery County Review a little more than a year ago, we did so with a few mileposts in mind that would let us know if we were gaining any ground in our effort to produce a locally owned, community newspaper.

We passed another of those mileposts last week as The Emery County Review was accepted into the Utah Press Association. The association represents Utah newspapers and provides a service for newspapers (and their readers) as a legislative watch on issues that would impact the freedom of the media.

The association has as members most established newspapers in the state, and from its web site visitors can see information on newspapers operating in the state, including information on their circulation, contact information and links to their web sites.  A newspaper must be in operation for a year before it can apply for membership and becoming a member was one of the mileposts we had identified on our journey to provide to our readers the best newspaper we possibly can.

As a member of the Utah Press Association we will be able to take part in the association’s Better Newspaper Contest, where newspapers with similar circulation compete in a variety of categories.  The contest gives newspapers the opportunity to stretch their creative muscle in everything from news stories, to page design and advertising production.  At The Emery County Review we enjoy the opportunity to compete and look forward to a good, clean competition at the end of the year with other newspapers in our category.

Becoming a member of the Utah Press Association has been the most recent milepost we have passed in our effort to provide the Emery County community a new look on community newspapers, but it isn’t the only milepost.  We have been amazed and humbled by the support we have received in our first 16 months of operation and thank our readers and advertisers for their support.

When we started the Review we knew that we wanted to produce a newspaper that put people first.  It is all too easy to chase bad news for headlines, to detail the minutes of every public meeting and while bad news and public meetings (sometimes one-in-the-same) are certainly news and need to be reported, we wanted to focus on the people of Emery County and the events that impact their lives.  We decided quite early that our motto would be You’re News to Us, and whenever I found myself getting off track of that message I was lucky enough to have a dedicated staff and a business partner in my wife who put me back on track.

We knew when we started the Review that we would be going head to head against the Emery County Progress, an institution in the county, but we felt that we had an approach to the news of the county that gave us a different view and provided an alternative to the communities we serve.  We are gratified by the response to our newspaper and the new readers who subscribe with us each week.  We have been particularly gratified by the response to our Looney for a Cure campaign to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Emery County.  As a sponsor of Relay for Life, we have committed $8 of every subscription sold from January to the date of Relay on June 20 to the Relay for Life.  The response thus far has been amazing, and with seven weeks to go we hope to do our part in the fight against cancer.

We believe that it is the responsibility of business to be involved in a cause that benefits the community it represents and it is for that reason that we have chosen Relay for Life as our cause. In the battle for a cure for cancer, we have all been touched in one respect or another. 

We are blessed with an incredible staff and I know they are probably getting tired of us constantly thanking them for their efforts (they’ve told us so), but we’ll continue to do so.

Lastly, another milepost that we established for ourselves was the creation of our website, TheEmeryCountyReview.com.  The website went on line in June of last year and the Review webmaster, Casey Wood, uploaded the newly redesigned site last week without losing his mind, despite the best efforts of the publisher, editor, and his father, to make him do so.

With 16 months behind us and a long future ahead, we look forward to providing the news of Emery County to the community we love, one story at a time.  Because you really are news to us.