Treasure hunters prepare for ‘Rock Show’

James L. Davis

The 2nd Annual Castle Country Rock, Fossil and Mineral Show will once again showcase everything from rocks and fossils to jewelry when it returns to the College of Eastern Utah’s Jennifer Leavitt Student Center Ballroom June 6-7.

The second annual rock show is free to the public and is open from noon to 7 p.m. on June 6 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 7.

During the show vendors will have rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, stone etchings, metal detectors, and equipment on display for purchase. There will also be demonstrations and displays for the curious of all ages and door prizes given away throughout the day.

Patrick Braun, the silversmith class instructor for CEU, organized the show last year in hopes of drawing further interest in developing a club for rock, fossil and mineral fans throughout the Castle Country area.
In its second year, organizers hope to expand on the success they enjoyed last year.

“I hope that this year we will have the same support from the community as we did last year and we anticipate that there will be even greater attendance this year,” Braun said. 

“Last year, so many people came into the show not quite knowing what to expect and I think that they were all pleasantly surprised. We have nine out of the 10 vendors from last year’s show and we have added two new vendors to the event.  Each vendor is excited about the show and attendees will see many new and exciting fossils, minerals, and jewelry.”

Braun started the rock and mineral show last year after seeing the number of people who attended the CEU silversmith and lapidary classes.

“There’s a lot of local interest in rocks and minerals and people want to know how to get started.  This show is a good outlet for them to get information,” he said.

In last year’s show Roger Killpack of Ferron demonstrated flint knapping and he plans to be on hand at this year’s show to demonstrate the process to those attending.

The 2nd Annual Castle Country Rock, Fossil and Mineral Show will be held in CEU’s J. Leavitt Student Center Ballroom, 526 North, 300 East, in Price.  For more information on the event call Patrick Braun at 384-2211.
Scout, youth and church groups are invited to attend.

County joins in tax battle

Josie Luke

Emery County, as part of a group represented by the Utah Association of Counties has appealed the decision of the Utah State Tax Commission to adjust the 2006 Rocky Mountain Power property tax assessment. If the appeal is not granted, Emery County would be required to refund over $172,000 in taxes RMP paid the county.
Emery County Treasurer, Steven Barton revealed that the county had received the decision from the Tax Commission on March 6, and had joined the Association of Counties in appealing the ruling soon after in “an effort to protect the public, to protect the taxpayer.”
Just as private citizens have the right to appeal the assessed values on their property, large companies also have the opportunity to challenge the values set on their properties.

Jeff Hymas, spokesman for RMP explained the process, “The value of Rocky Mountain Power’s property throughout Utah is determined each year on a centralized basis by the Utah State Tax Commission. The portion of property taxes received by each county is based on the value of assets located within their jurisdiction.
 
“Rocky Mountain Power appealed its 2006 Utah property tax assessment and a hearing was held before the Commission in August of 2007. A decision was issued in February 2008, reducing the company’s statewide assessed value for 2006 by $44 million, from $2.85 to $2.81 billion. For Emery County, the decision resulted in a $14 million reduction in value, from $903 to $889 million.

“Based on the Commission’s ruling, counties are required to refund a portion of taxes paid during 2006. For Emery County, this will result in a repayment of approximately $170,000. The issue has not been fully resolved, however, because the Utah Association of Counties has filed an appeal of the Commission’s decision.”

Should the county lose the appeal, the refund would come from several county entities. As taxing entities, Emery County would be responsible to refund $61,241, the Emery County School District would refund $79,655, the Emery Water Conservancy District would refund $5,477 and the Castle Valley Special Service District would refund $26, 211.

Many of the towns would also be affected, but the refund would be under $50 and so they would not be billed.
Commissioner Gary Kofford said that in order to cover the shortfall, were the appeal to fail, the county would consider imposing a judgment levy, which would spread the effects over all taxpayers in the county, including RMP. Representatives from the school district and CVSSD reported that they would also consider such a levy.

One Swell Bike Ride

Josie Luke

Mountain biking enthusiasts assembled in Green River, May 16-18, for the 22nd Annual San Rafael Swell Mountain Biking Festival, one the longest running mountain bike festivals in the country. For some, the event provides an opportunity to take in the magnificent scenery of the Swell, for others it presents a chance to test their skills on the broken slick rock trails.

The event, organized by the MECCA mountain biking club, drew 134 riders who participated in three days of activities. Arriving on Friday, participants gathered at the John Wesley Powell Museum for a warm-up ride before being treated to dinner at the Tamarisk restaurant. After breakfast Saturday morning, riders participated in one of six unique rides.

The festival offers ride options for beginning, intermediate and advanced riders. Beginners rode the Cliff Dwellers Trail which provided a 10 mile ride to an overlook of Arson Gardens, and the beginning of Hydes Draw and Eardley Canyon, which is famous for canyoneering and has been the location of many search and rescue operations.

Intermediate riders had four trails to choose from. One took them 19 miles to visit the old Smith’s homestead; another took riders from I-70 past the swinging bridge and ended at the Buckhorn panel.

The advanced trail took riders along one mile of county graveled road, and then on to nine miles of broken slick rock with short sandy areas located through out, followed by three miles of an old double track mine road. Along the trail, riders were able to see Indian writings and old mines, while getting a history of the area during the ride.

Later that evening participants and others gathered for a Dutch oven dinner and live entertainment, before turning in for a ride on Sunday which took cyclists 17 miles to the Black Dragon art panel.

The festival draws participants from the area and beyond, bringing people from as far away as Oklahoma to enjoy the area. Kim Player, a MECCA member reported that riders participate for many reasons including the beautiful scenery, great trails, friendly riders, good food and the family oriented atmosphere.

MECCA members enjoy the opportunity guide people through the area. “It’s fun to show off the Swell to people who have never seen it before,” Player related. “We’ve never had anybody not have a great time.” She also reported that although there were a few wrecks no one was seriously injured.

Sheriff Lamar Guymon, also a MECCA member, explained that wrecks are just part of the fun for many who participate. “That means we’re havin’ fun; don’t ask me why,” remarked Guymon. 

Guymon was also pleased that so many came to participate in the event, considering high gas prices. “I was impressed that so many people came because I thought gas prices might keep people away,” he said.

The event, in its 22nd year, was originally organized through Carbon County Recreation. The MECCA club took over seven years ago and chose to base the event in Green River. Although the ride is not used to make profit-- riders are only charged $55 to participate, which includes food and a t-shirt-- the move has been profitable for the local economy. Last year, organizers reported that participants may contribute $300 or more to the local economy.

Medical Reserve Corps works to establish community partnerships

The Southeastern Utah Medical Reserve Corps is working to establish effective partnerships with communities and emergency response agencies in Southeastern Utah. Cynthia Grant, SEUMRC Coordinator, has recently completed a round of meetings with County Commissions in Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan. 

Commissioners were introduced to the history, mission and potential of the Medical Reserve Corps to serve their communities.  Each of the counties’ commissions offered publicly their full support and backing.  Grand County signed a letter of support for the SEUMRC encouraging “county residents to volunteer as MRC members when and where time and ability permit.”  Carbon, Emery and San Juan counties also enacted a resolution in support of the SEUMRC.

Having now been officially recognized the SEUMRC is actively seeking volunteers who can give of their time and talents to serve their communities.  Those interested may contact Cynthia Grant, SEUMRC Coordinator, at cgrant@utah.gov or call 435-748-2997.  Other information about MRCs throughout the nation can be found at www.medicalreservecorps.gov.

The past several years have brought unprecedented man-made and natural disaster, destruction and casualties to the residents of our nation.  In evaluating the responses to these events it has become clear that local people and local pre-identified and trained groups will provide the greatest measure of proper and effective preparation, response and recovery from future events of this nature.

The Southeastern Utah District Health Department has and is continuing to form a group of such local, pre-identified and trained volunteers called the  Southeastern Utah Medical Reserve Corps. The MRC program was launched officially as a national community-based movement in July 2002, and the SEUMRC begun in April 2006.  It was formed in response to President Bush’s call for all Americans to offer volunteer service in their communities.

The mission of the SEUMRC is to recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer medical and public health professionals as well as other skilled citizens who can contribute their time and expertise during emergencies, disasters, and other times of community need.

MRC units are community-based and function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and promote healthy living throughout the year.  MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources.  Considering our rural and isolated communities, the SEUMRC can fill a vital role in emergency preparedness plans and in protecting the health and safety of our citizens.

MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, and epidemiologists.  Many community members—interpreters, chaplains, office workers, legal advisors, and others—can fill key support positions.

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Memorial Day
Services

The American Legion Huntington Post 73 and Auxiliary will be performing Memorial Day Services on May 26 at the Elmo Cemetery at 10 a.m., the Cleveland Cemetery at 10:45 a.m., the Lawrence Cemetery at 11:20 a.m., and the Huntington Cemetery at Noon
Everyone is invited to attend and honor our Veterans who give us the freedom that we now enjoy.

Summer 4-H

Summer 4-H is about to get underway.  Flyers have been placed at each elementary school for students in grades 3-6. Pick one up from your teacher. If they do not have one, please contact the USU Extension office at 381-2381. Activities will include cake decorating, child care, sewing, arts and crafts. A new program will be scrapbooking. Please join us for the fun.

Memory Wall

Once again, we will have a memory wall display at our Relay For Life Event.
If you have someone who lost the battle against cancer and would like to spotlight them on our memory wall please submit a short biography and a photo to Da Shai Nelson.  You can email them to lazyj@cskyw.net or mail them to Da Shai Nelson P.O. Box 789 Ferron, UT. 84523.  Questions call 749-2296.

Rock, Fossil
& Mineral Show

The second annual Castle Country Rock, Fossil, and Mineral show will be held June 6, Noon to 7 p.m. and June 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the J. Leavitt Student Center Ballroom at 526 North 300 East, Price Utah.  This show is co-sponsored by CEU Continuing Education and the Silversmith and Stone Cutting and Polishing classes.  There will be displays of fossils, minerals, jewelry, equipment and MORE.  There will be something for the whole family. For more information contact Patrick Braun at 435-384-2211 or visit the museum website or CEU calendar bulletin.

Blackout 2008

An Emery High Graduation Party will be held on May 22 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Star Theatre in Huntington.  There will be boxing, food, a rock wall, jousting, street dance, and a late night movie.  Grades 9-12 are invited. Everything is free. Sponsored by Four Corners and the Peer Helpers

Miss Emery Scholarship
Pageant
       
The Miss Emery Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, July 19.  Anyone interested in participating should contact Jarilyn at 381-5667.  Girls ages 17-24 are encouraged to participate.

Softball
Tournament

The Strike Out Cancer Coed Sottball tournament will start at 6 p.m. on May 30 at the ball complex in Huntington and go all night.  The entry fee is $140.  For more information or to register call Cheryl, 687-2403.  Entry fees will be donated to the Emery County Relay for Life.

Cancer Survivors

Organizers of the Emery County Relay for Life are asking all cancer survivors who would like to be honored at this years Relay to register online at www.events.cancer.org/emerycounty or call Da’Shai Nelson at 749-2296 or Kristi Rasmussen at 653-2471/749-2533.
Fundraiser

The Star Grill and Fun Center is sponsoring a fundraiser yard sale for Shirley Lester on June 6-7 from 8 a.m. to noon on both days.  Anyone with items they would like to donate to the yard sale may drop them off to Janice Mounteer and the Star Grill.

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 beginner, intermediate 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.

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.

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 381-2108.

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.

After an excellent season, Emery falters offensively in playoffs

Josie Luke

Without the offensive productivity that had marked the Emery Spartan Softball Team’s excellent play during the season, the Spartans struggled in the postseason, scoring a total of eight runs in four games, a total they had reached or exceeded in a single game 13 times during the regular season.

Emery still won two of the four state playoff games they played, but exited from the scene much earlier than had been expected. In their quarterfinal game on Thursday, May 15, the Spartans fell to the Uintah Utes 5-3, putting the team in the consolation bracket, still with a chance to fight back into the tournament.

The team played Morgan later that day and pulled out a hard fought victory by a score of 3-2, but after giving up six runs in the first inning of their Friday game against Union, and unable to produce runs, the Spartan’s season ended.

The quarterfinal game matched Emery with Uintah, who had beat the Spartans in their first game of the season, 15-11. Emery scored first on a single by Candice Norton, which brought in pitcher Leslee Lake, who had two doubles in the game. Uintah evened the score in the bottom of the second and scored two more to take the lead in the fifth.

Emery tied the game again in the top of the sixth. The leadoff batter, Keera Allred reached first on a single, followed by a single by Jalee Jensen. Adrienne Weihing tried to advance Allred with a bunt, but on a fielder’s choice, Allred got out. Lake then hit her second double, which brought in her two teammates.

With the score tied in the seventh, the Uintah pitcher belted a two-run homerun to put the Utes on top for good. Unable to mount a rally in the seventh, the Spartans dropped into the consolation bracket.

Against Morgan, Emery started the game with three strait singles by Jensen, Weihing and Chelsea Skinner, scoring one run. They added two more runs in the fourth on three more singles, this time by Whitney Allen, Norton and Jensen.

The Spartans held their opponents scoreless until the fifth inning, when they gave the Trojans their only two runs of the game, which ended with a score of 5-2. Jensen and Norton both had a good game for Emery. Jensen went three-for-four, with two RBIs, and Norton also had two singles in the game.

Friday brought the team a match-up with the Union Cougars, a team Emery hadn’t played before. Facing excellent pitching and having given up six runs on five hits in the first inning, the Spartans found themselves in a deep hole they were hard pressed to pull out of.

They placed tough defense through the rest of the game, but couldn’t buy a hit. Allred gamely kept the Cougar’s pitcher from scoring a no-hitter, slapping a single to right field in the sixth inning, but the Spartans were shut out, 7-0.

Though the state playoffs proved disappointing for the Spartans, the team played high-quality ball throughout the season. Emery pitcher Leslee Lake proved herself as a formidable challenge to opponents on the field and also qualified for the 3A Academic All-State team.

Spartan players named to All-Region Team

The Region 8 softball All-Region team has been announced.  The MVP is Senior Brie Dimond from Juan Diego Catholic High School.  Juan Diego finished as the first place team in Region 8 with an 11-1 record.  Also making the first team from Juan Diego are Senior pitcher/infielder Taylor Anderson, Junior shortstop Amber Gasu and Senior catcher Kadi Horrocks.

Emery County High School placed second in Region 8 with an 8-4 record.  First team awards for Emery go to Senior shortstop Jalee Jensen, Senior catcher Chelsea Skinner, and Senior pitcher Leslee Lake.

North Sanpete High School placed third.  First team All-Region honors for North Sanpete go to Senior first-baseman Erika May and to Sophmore pitcher/outfielder Shelby Earl.

Making the first team from Carbon High School are Senior catcher Whitney Williams and Senior third-baseman Erika Potts.

Delta High School representatives on the first team are Junior catcher Shanel Bliss and Junior pitcher Devri Fitzgerald.

The Coach of the Year award was given to first year head coach Beau Stoker of Emery High School.

MVP was Brie Dimond, Senior, pitcher Juan Diego

First Team: Jalee Jensen, Senior, shortstop, Emery Leslee Lake, Senior, pitcher, Emery, Chelsea Skinner, Senior, Emery; Taylor Anderson, Senior, pitcher/infielder, Juan Diego; Kadi Horrocks, Senior, catcher, Juan Diego; Amber Gasu, Junior, shortstop, Juan Diego; Erika May, Senior, 1st base, North Sanpete; Shelby Earl, Sophomore, pitcher/outfield, North Sanpete; Whitney Williams, Senior, catcher, Carbon; Erika Potts, Senior, 3rd base, Carbon; Shanel Bliss, Junior, catcher, Delta; and  Devri Fitzgerald, Junior, pitcher, Delta

Second Team: Bailey Kay, Senior, outfield, Emery Whitney Allen, Senior, catcher/designated hitter, Emery; Caitlyn Murray, Senior, 1st base/outfield, Juan Diego; Tori Cox, Senior, catcher/outfield, North Sanpete; Amanda Poulson, Senior, 2nd base, North Sanpete Tisha Earl, Senior, pitcher, North Sanpete Paige Pinedo, Senior, pitcher, Carbon; Brittany Gustas, Junior, outfield, Carbon; Tammy Harwood, Senior, outfield, Carbon; Hayley Turner, Senior, 3rd base, Delta; McKenzie Peterson, Senior, shortstop, Delta; and  Maklee Bliss, Freshman.

Emery’s season ends with heartbreaking loss

Josie Luke

Two unearned runs in the first inning proved to be just enough for the Wasatch Wasps to edge the Emery Spartans out of the 3A State Baseball Tournament on May 15.

The Spartans rapped two more hits than their opponents, but of nine runners to reach base, only Brett Mecham was able to score on a single off the bat of Ryne Jones. Emery Coach Jimmy Jones summed up the loss saying, “We just couldn’t get that one big hit to put us on top.”

Emery had a chance to score a run in the top of the first inning when, after being walked, Gatlan Huntington reached second base on Ryne Jones’ first single of the game. With one out and Huntington on second, the Wasps managed to retire the next two batters, stranding Huntington.

In the bottom of the first, the leadoff batter for Wasatch reached base on an Emery error, and the second batter tapped a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner. Then after the runner advanced though the next batter got out, the fourth batter hit a single bringing in the first Wasatch run. Another unearned run came home before Emery managed the third out of the inning.

Down 2-0, the Spartans held the Wasps scoreless through the next five innings, but struggled to score a run. The fifth inning brought Emery their next good chance, but although three batters reached base, two were tagged out on a fielder’s choice. Emery also advanced a runner, Addison Collard, to third in the sixth inning, but again, couldn’t bring him in to score.

The seventh inning began with the Spartans still trailing by two, hoping for an opportunity to score. The first batter, Derrick Allred, reached first base on the third error by the Wasps, and Brett Mecham followed that up with a single. Then with one out, Jordan Gee reached first, but Allred was tagged out, leaving runners on first and second for Emery.

Emery finally managed their first run of the game when Ryne Jones came to the plate and hit his team-high third single of the game, bringing Mecham in to score. Down only one, but with two outs, the next Emery batter hit the ball, but unfortunately for the Spartans, the ball was hit to the Wasatch first-baseman, ending the game and the season for Emery.

After starting the season with a 3-7 record, the Spartan baseball team exhibited their toughness, fighting to end the season with a record of 11-11, winning eight of their last 12 games. They also should be proud that after losing in the first round of the state playoffs, they didn’t throw in the towel; they scored 15 runs in the win against Morgan.               

Congratulations to Skyler Jensen, outfielder and pitcher for the Spartans, who was one of 10 players selected to the 3A Academic All-State Team.

Spartan athletes place in state track championships

Rebecca Lofley

The EHS track team competed at the State Track championship at BYU on May 16-17.  Several of the team’s athletes placed in the top five in the 3A division: Zachary Clement placed 2nd in shot put; Madison Jensen placed 2nd in high jump; Kyle Johansen placed 5th in the high jump; Tyler Killpack placed 5th in the 800 meter run; Levi Swasey came in 4th in the hurdles, but was disqualified; and Mckay Allred placed 5th in the hurdles. The girl’s team took 13th in the 3A division, and the boy’s team took 8th.     

Real Estate

Rentals

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

For rent: Elmo apartments, co-op washers and dryers, absolutely no smoking and no pets. Call 435-653-2680.

For rent: Mountain property in Indian Canyon, 10, 20 or 60 acres. Call Rich at 748-2138 or leave a message at 435-633-4159.

For rent: Large, 1 bedroom apartment in Price, has been remodeled, asking $500 per month, includes gas and heat, housing approved. Call 435-650-8181.

Furnished apartment, cable TV, carport, no pets. Call 687-9261

R.V. Parking in Huntington. $300 per month, call 687-9261

For rent: Two bedroom, one bath apartment, located at 210 So. 300 W. in Price, $425 per month w/$400 security deposit, no pets, no smoking. Call 650-0060.

For rent: One and two bedroom apartments in Elmo, coin operated laundry, heat included in rent, no smokers, no pets. Call 435-653-2680.

Huntington two bedroom apartment, stove, refrigerator, carport, no pets. Call 687-9261

For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular, in Wellington, may turn in to an option to buy, will be available in late June or mid July. For more details, please call 435-609-9977. If no answer, leave a name and number.

Homes for Sale

Home for Sale:  Orangeville.  By Owner, five bedrooms, two baths, large kitchen, garage and carport, fully fenced, two large sheds.  See at 335 W 300 N or call 435-748-2801, Cell: 435-749-1313, Cell: 435-749-1616.

House for sale on Carbonville. 3 bed/2 bath, completely remodeled from top to bottom! Double car attached garage. Plenty of room to park all of your vehicles and toys. Small fenced backyard. Owner will consider carrying a contract with a big down payment. Please call 613-0194 or 650-0194 and leave a message if necessary.

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: Two bedroom, two bathroom mobile home, in Wellington, on a nice, fenced lot. Call 637-3453.

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.

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.

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 after 6 p.m. only.

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.

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.

Moving, must sell 1991 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home in excellent condition. 910 sq. ft, covered porch, storage, fenced yard, double pane window thru out. Call 381-5092

House for sale in Carbonville: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, attached double car garage, RV parking & room to park many more vehicles, small fenced back yard, has been completely remodeled from top to bottom. Please call 613-0194 or 650-0194. If no answer, please leave a message and I will call you back.

House for sale, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, located in the Westwood subdivision; kid’s dresser w/matching Pottery Barn night stand, $100 for both. Call 650-5701.

House for sale in Carbonville, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double car attached garage, plenty of room to park your vehicles, small fenced back yard, owner will consider carrying contract with a big down. Please call 613-0194 or 650-0194. If no answer, please leave a message & I will call you back.

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 and 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.

Building lot for sale, borders Westwood subdivision, animal rights, all utilities, little less than a half acre, excellent location. Call 435-650-0098 for more information.

Commercial
Property

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

Commercial Space

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

100
Announcements

Free items for the taking, located near the curb in front of the house on 244 West 400 South in Huntington.

Free: firewood and scrap wood, you come and get it. Call 637-0457.

160 Wanted

Looking to rent a room, small apt., basement, don’t smoke, don’t have pets. One quite adult. Call Allen at 687-5500 or 801-725-5003

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

Looking for a young female Nubian goat; Call Katie at 820-8887.

Looking for an upright freezer, in good condition. Call 650-0597.

Looking for a riding lawn mower in good shape. 384-2308

Looking for a passenger side door for a 1988 GMC 1/2 ton pickup with manual door locks and windows. Please call 435-820-4558. If no answer, leave a message & I will return your call.

Looking to buy two shares of primary water in the Spring Glen canal. Please call 435-472-5755.

Looking for a good used propane kitchen range/stove. Call 749-9205.

Looking to buy used, gated irrigation pipe. Call 749-9205.

Looking for a chain saw; looking for trailer axles; firewood for sale. Call 637-6253.

Looking for yarn donations to make ponchos for Relay for Life. Call Mr. Ed at 435-653-2504.

Looking for strawberry plants. Call 435-637-8408.

Looking for a good used ATV 4x4 automatic, for around $2500. 650-9775

Looking for baby items in like new condition including a cradle, swing etc. 637-7042

Looking for used 12” gated pipe. Call 637-7042 after 5 or leave a message.

Looking for a good refrigerator. Please call 435-286-2315.

Looking for an 8 foot cab-over-camper. Call Reed at 472-3390.

Looking for tires, size 265/70R17; tires for sale, size 245/70R17, will trade for tires, size 265/70R17. Call 820-4340.

Looking for photos of the Rochester Creek rock art panel. Call 820-4663.

Looking for moving boxes. Call 637-9072.

Looking for yarn donations to make ponchos for Relay for Life. Call Mr. Ed at 435-653-2504.

200 Employment

220 Help Wanted

Looking for someone to do spring cleanup yard work; you will need to dismantle an old storage building and haul away. Call 637-6394.

Looking for an experienced yard man to do some mowing, weed eating, raking, etc., will pay $10 an hour. Please call 650-5423 or 637-4548.

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

Exciting opportunity for 1 F/T and 6 temp to perm dependable, experienced miners.  Familiarity with hydraulics and/or electrical desirable.  Must have MSHA U.G. certification and be able to pass drug test.  Positions in Farmington, NM.  Submit resume to jholiday@rusmarinc.com or fax to 610-436-8436.

Looking for someone to do cleaning and/or painting in a vacant house in Price, you do not need any tools or supplies, hours are flexible. Call Jackie at 650-4067.

Emery County Recreation Special Service District is looking for a temporary laborer for a 90 day contract, up to 40 hours a week.  Applicants must be 18 or older and have basic skills with sprinklers, power tools, carpentry and able to lift 50 pounds.  Pick up an application at the Recreation Office, 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale.  Applications must be returned by May 21 at 4:00 p.m.

Looking for someone to work on my 42” TH-42PX25 Panasonic TV, the program needs to be fixed. Please call Jim at 637-0155 after 9:00.

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.

Looking for a good, used ATV, 4x4 automatic, for around $2500. Call 650-9775.

500 Merchandise

510 Furniture

For sale: Baby crib w/mattress and a high chair, asking $35 for both. Call 888-0908.

For sale: Sofa; coffee table; wood dining set w/4 chairs; all are in like new condition. Call 435-888-5517.

Free: Recliner, light brown w/ dark brown weave. Call 637-9949.

5-piece dining room set, black wrought iron and wood., practically new $100. Washer and dryer set. Kenmore, white, excellent condition. $300. 637-1632 after noon please.

For sale: full size bed, includes headboard, footboard & frame, no mattress or box springs. Call Danny at 687-9278 after 5 pm.

520 Appliances / Tools

For sale: Electric stove, works fine, asking $40, you must pick it up. Call Linda at 435-820-2950.

Free: Upright freezer; washer and dryer. Call Matt Montoya at 650-6308.

Kenmore electric dryer, 5 years old, works great! Asking $300. Call 749-2059. Leave a message and I’ll return your call in the evening 653-2413

For sale: riding lawn mower, 12 horse power, 38” deck, new battery and belts, double grass catcher; trailer house axles; speed queen washer, free; queen, cherry 4 poster headboard and footboard w/rails. Call 435-384-3360. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: pole cutter; weed eater. Call 637-5869.

Two lawn mowers for sale. Call 687-2119. 

For sale: an older Hot Point, frost free, 18.5 cubic foot, white refrigerator, has an ice maker, asking $75. Call 636-0351. If no answer, leave a message.

530 Musical Instruments

For sale: Ibanez acoustic guitar with electric pick up and built in digital tuner, comes with amp and a good case, paid over $800, asking $450 or will trade for a handgun. Call 650-8543.

Fender bass guitar, taking offers over $250. 609-9665

For sale: 4 string bass guitar, black, amp included, make offer. Call 435-609-9665. If no answer, leave a message.

540 Sporting Goods

For sale: 20’ Cannondale mountain bike, Bud Light special edition, needs air in the tires, $75 OBO. Call David at 650-0531.

550 Miscellaneous for Sale

For sale: Knack Weatherguard white truck box, model 665-3, fits a full size truck, $225 OBO; Whirlpool 9.7 cubic foot refrigerator, $225 OBO; treadmill, $100; set of 4

Barbecue for sale. Call 613-1736.

2, Wellness Center certificates for one month each $18 each or $30 for both. Window mount swamp cooler. Used only two months last year $300. 636-0632

For sale: Weider Club weight set, asking $150 for everything; 46” Panasonic HDTV big screen, $500; 42” Magnavox plasma HDTV, energy star rated, will throw in wall mount and table mount, $750; 26” RCA plasma HDTV w/ wall & table mount, $400. Call Teresa at 650-2490 or 613-8150.

Antique 3 burner gas stove...28’ 5th wheel...smalll truck bed-liner...’88 Caravan...’88 Ford Ranger w/ a shell and carpet kit....custom ladies ring...28’ upright freezer...2 building lots in Sunnyside to be sold fop $1600.00 LESS than the tax value. 888-1188

Michelin LTX A/S truck tires for sale or trade, size 265/70R17, tread is deep & even; set of 2 new Old Man Emu 2” lift springs for a Jeep Cherokee, $100. Call 435-820-4750 after 5:00 or leave a message.

For sale: 55 gallon fish tank w/stand, everything goes with it, fish and all, $150. Call 820-5236.

For sale: Several old juke boxes and cigarette machines, out of an old torn down Helper building. For more information, call Danny between 4- 8 p.m. at 472-1300.

For sale: Smith and Wesson 357 pistol, model 686, 6” barrel, stainless steel, $450. Call 435-650-2945.

Fish tank, complete ready for fish! $40.00...Serta Perfect Sleeper queen bed in good shape $50. Self-propelled Craftsman w/rear bagger $65. Small Murray mower $25. MTD mower w/rear bag $45. 687-2119

For sale: Two, full antique Avon 2 ounce “Super X Shotgun Shell” containers, one is red, the other is yellow, asking $65 OBO, in excellent condition. Call 435-613-1927.

Dora the Explorer items for sale: two sets of twin sheets, comforters & curtains, one valance, TV, DVD player, alarm clock, two extra blankets, a rug & etc., all in great shape, asking $150 for all. Call 636-0140 or 650-1742.

For sale: Four Toyota Tacoma 16” rims, $100; Stoker stove, $100; new wood/coal stove, $600; 150 watt Kicker amp, $50. Call 650-7702.

For sale: Oak curio cabinet; stereo cabinet; Lazy boy recliner; Cheyenne lamp; twin bed with a like new Serta mattress; park bench; window mount air conditioner(6000 BTU); sewing machine; Boy Scout shirt(adult large); Brinkman barbecue; table top barbecue; Palm Leaf cowboy hats, size 6 7/8 & 7 5/8; black felt Stetson cowboy hat, size 7 1/2. Call 749-2484 for more information.

For sale: 1987 Bronco, 5.0L, auto, power everything, needs engine work, tan & red with red interior, $500; white camper shell, off a 1990 Ford long bed, $100; 2 kid bicycle trailer, $20; skis, K2’s SLX 200 length with marker bindings, $20. Call 435-630-1781.

For sale: Beautiful, new, 14 KT yellow gold men’s diamond dinner ring, very large, has a total of 4.0 Karats of invisible set diamonds, absolutely gorgeous, will appraise for much more than my asking price of $4350. Call 435-613-1927.

Small yard pond liner for sale, $25; pair of heads off of a 3.8 GM V6 FWD for sale, $50; looking to buy a car tow dolly. Please call 435-650-9977.

For sale: New pub set, $350, still in the box, light oak in color, heavy duty. Call 637-6408.

For sale: 1988 Terry Resort fifth wheel, self contained, new tires; 1994 Chevy Silverado, extended cab, 3/4 ton, 4WD; 2005 Honda Rancher 350cc 4 wheeler, 2WD; tires, size 185/80R13, new, on GM wheels. Call 472-0240. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: New shed, 10x12, not assembled, $200. Call 637-9949.

For sale or trade: large flat rock. Call 472-1033.

For sale: 1965 4WD, restoration project; flat bed, 12 ft. by 8 ft.; 1980 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD for parts; dressers; 1988 3/4 ton Ford 4WD running gear; free kittens, will be ready in one week. Call 687-2212.

Chihuahua dog for sale, 2 years old; prom dresses for sale, new, still have the tags on them; looking for 3-4 acres on a rent-to-own basis with a place that is livable. Call 820-4512.

For sale: Flat bed; 1965 F100 Ford 4WD; running gear for an ‘88 Ford 3/4 ton; 1980 GMC 3/4 ton w/parts; dresser; kittens, will be ready the end of this week, free to good homes. Call 687-2212.

For sale: Window mount swamp cooler with stand/chains, only used for two months, asking $300, paid $425; Call 636-0632 or 650-8489.

For sale: Twelve foot camouflage aluminum boat, $300; 1988 Jeep Cherokee w/79,000 original miles, $2500; Yamaha electric generator, 5500, asking $500; JVC 65” big screen TV, $1000. Call 637-1882.

Porch railing, 2-3 feet, free. Now for sale: animal cage, $10; cat scratching post, $20; kitchen light fixture, $10; brown desk chair, for a larger person, $5; Little Tykes desk w/2 chairs, $10; blue play pen, $10; 3 drawer desk, $10; food dehydrator, $50; 2 antique ceiling fans w/one light kit, $40 for all. Call 435-637-8408.

For sale: Kitchen table w/6 chairs; microwave; dishwasher; 2 end tables; 2 coffee tables; 2 recliners; 2 rocking chairs; 2 dressers; exercise bike; health rider; 1998 Ford Explorer, high miles, 4WD, new tires, needs work, $800. Call 472-1494.

For sale: Pioneer stereo cabinet, wood w/glass door, in excellent condition, first $15 takes it; two ceiling fans, make offer. Call 637-2616.

Two tattoo guns for sale. Call 435-609-1151.

560 Computers/Electronics

Verizon Samsung cell phone. Works well and comes with a charger and manual $50.00. 4 ice-cream parlor chairs $200.00 O.B.O. infant swing $25.00 and jumping chair $20.00. 637-6971

For sale: 17” CRT monitor, $25. Call 472-3077.

For sale: 48” big screen Toshiba TV, $150 OBO. Call 888-6600.

600 Lawn/Farm & Ranch

610 Livestock

We have 9 red Angus heifers for sale. They are purebred, although they aren’t registered. Great bloodstock! Call with questions or to see phone 687-9001.

Three year old purebred Arabian Filly for sale, bay in color, just the right age to be broken and ridden, great parents, sweet personality; 17 year old Morgan Gelding for sale or trade, dark bay in color, needs an experienced rider, is a good, gentle horse. For more information, please call 435-286-2298, 435-749-1214, or 435-749-2547.

Pygmy wether for sale, 3 years old, he thinks he is a dog, will go on walks, good on stake out. Call Katie at 820-8887.

For sale: Two year old Nubian goat, $30. Call 820-0964 or 637-1050.

For sale: Three Billy, Norwegian dwarf goats, 9 weeks old, ready for new homes, $100 each, one is white and black, the other two are white & tan, one will have horns, two will not have horns. For more information, call Ashley at 435-286-2307.

Two horses for sale, both bay in color. Call 653-2422.

We have 2 horses for sale. One is a 17 year old Morgan Gelding. He is a good horse, but hasn’t been ridden for a while, so he needs an experienced rider. He’s a gentle , nice horse who is dark bay in color and very friendly.  The other is a purebred Arabian Filly. She’s 3 years old, the perfect age for someone to break and ride. She’s been worked with somewhat, but not completely gentled or trained. She’s bay in color and a really smart little girl for someone who knows what they are doing with her. Serious inquiries only please. For more info. please call 286-2298 or 749-1214 or 749 2547.

640 Pets

Male Shih Tzu ready to go May 26 Dew claw, first shots. White with some gold, Green eyes $400 Call 286-2208.

Adorable Beagle/Poodle puppies for sale, 2 male & 2 female. Please call Stephnie or Dell at 613-0182 or 801-360-5638.

For sale: 5 kittens, will be ready in a week, asking $10 each. Call Heather at 472-0929.

For sale: Four year old female AKC papered Pomeranian, black, has large litters, $250; 2 year old female Pomeranian, tri colored, small, $300. Call 435-636-0669.

Small female Boxer, available for adoption at Emery Animal Health, very sweet, great with children, would make a wonderful family pet. Call 435-381-2539 or come by.

Free to a good home: 1 year old female Poodle, spayed and vaccinated, great with other pets and children, cream colored. Call 435-609-1007 after 5:00.

Free to a good home: female Lab/Boxer mix, has all shots, spayed; has had some obedience training, house trained, will do well with children, she is a bird dog. Call Elizabeth at 637-7668 & leave a message.

For sale: 2 female Pomeranians, one is black, the other is tri colored, $250-$300

Rabbits for sale. Call 650-4386.

Two Yellow Labs for sale, both are female, 6 weeks old. Call 637-3381.

Kittens, 6 weeks old, free to good homes. Call 650-4592.

One year old Brindle boxer. Needs a good home with a fenced yard and room to play. Would be better with a family w/out small children. Current on shots, has a microchip, tail has been docked and is crate trained and house broken.. Please call Candace or Levi at 637-3065

Puppies for sale, tri colored, Australian Shepherd, $100 each, 7 weeks old, Dad is full Australian Shepherd & mom is 3/4. Call 435-653-2466 or 820-4575. 

2, 6 week-old purebred female Yellow Labs. 637-3381

680 Tack

For sale: Team Roper saddle, 16 1/2 seat padded rawhide wood tree, paid $1200 new, asking $625, like new. Call Lanny at 435-613-0123.

800 Recreational

810 Motorcycles

‘83 Honda Goldwing GL1100 in great condition! Best reasonable offer. 687-7726 or 820-4865.

Yamaha YZ 60 motorcycle, runs very strong. For more info. call 637-3318 or 650-7774. lv. mssg.

820 OHVs

2006 Yamaha Raptor 700, fuel injected, 200 miles.  $5,500.  Call 749-2266 or 384-3141.

For sale: 2007 Honda Rubicon 4 wheeler, blue, has a 3000 lb. winch, hot grips, in and out 4 wheel drive, $7000. Call 435-749-0995.

For sale: Five horse power go-cart, needs some TLC, runs and drives, $200 OBO. If interested, call 637-3318 or 650-7774. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: 2005 Honda Rancher 350cc four wheeler, low hours, 2WD; 1988 Terry Resort 18 1/2 foot fifth wheel; ‘94 Chevy Silverado 3/4 ton short bed; 4 tires, size 185/80R13, on 5 hole GM wheels. Call 472-0240. If no answer, leave a message.

840 Campers & Trailers

2005 Challenger 5th Wheel. 32 ft., 2 slide outs, queen size bed, sofa sleeper, table and 4 chairs, excellent condition, oak cabinets. If interested call 748-5043

Dark green camper shell for a 1990-1997 full-size Chevy short bed. Asking for best offer. If interested, 637-5903 or 820-1922

Rancho El Rey cab-over camper self-contained and in great shape $700. 613-9248

For sale: Rancho El Ray cab-over-camper, self contained, clean, $700. Call 613-9248.

For sale: 2007 Sandpiper toy hauler, asking $22,000 OBO, must sell ASAP, in excellent condition, like new, will carry two 4 wheelers, will sleep up to six people, has 2 large bunks, self contained, has a fuel station & generator, must see to appreciate. Call 435-650-3646 or 435-650-2868 for more information.

For sale: 2008 16’ enclosed V nose trailer, will hold 3 full size, or 4 small ATV’s, side and rear ramps, double axle, nice trailer, $5800 OBO. Call 435-749-0995.

For sale: 2005 Sandpiper trailer, 28 foot, 2 slide-outs, in excellent shape, like new, must sell, asking $17,900. Call Sean at 630-0378. Leave a message and I will call you back.

For sale: Camper shell, off a 1990 Ford long bed, $100 OBO. Call 637-8947.

For sale: Cab-over-camper, for a full size truck, fully self contained, asking $700. Call 650-3995.

For sale: Rancho El Ray full size camper, self contained, $700. Call 613-9248.

900 Autos

910 Autos New & Used

‘07 BLUE Pontiac G6 GTP. 2-tone leather heated seats.Electric everything and ONSTAR XM. 6 disc cd, under 20,000 miles asking $17,000.00. If interested call 637-0995

For sale: 1985 Ford Ranger pickup, 2WD, good 5 speed manual transmission, body is fair, engine in a basket with new piston set & rings and a package of new head gaskets, asking $250. Call Richard at 472-3406.

‘86 Toyota pickup rock crawler. Full width Chevy axles, locked front and rear 22r motor, 3 link suspension in front end with fox shocks. Will include Chevy 350 and turbo 350 transmission with negotiation. $2500.00 O.B.O. 609-9782

‘91 Suburban, would make a great rock crawler. It has a 6-inch lift, brand new tires, one ton military axles and front and rear lockers. You can see it at the house right behind Grogg’s on Carbonville road. asking $4500.00. Please call 613-0194 or 650-5534 and leave a message.

For sale: 2006 F250 4x4 Ford pickup, like new, 11,450 miles, 5.4 liter engine, crew cab, 8’ box, running boards, A/T, PS & PB, asking $22,925, will consider trade; weight bench with 100 ponds of weights, $35. Call 637-0529. If no answer, leave a message & I will return your call. You can see at 543 E. 200 No. in Price.

For sale : 1993 GMC Sonoma 4WD pickup, SLE model, 4.3 high-output V6 engine, automatic transmission, A/C, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cassette, sliding rear window, tow package, CB radio, color matching Excaliber fiberglass shell, 38,897 original miles, new tires, in excellent condition, asking $4275. Call 435-613-1927.

For sale: 1991 Suburban, would make a great rock crawler, has a 6” lift, new tires, one ton military axles, front & rear lockers, asking $4500. Can be seen at the house right behind Grogg’s Please call 613-0194 or 650-5534. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: 2006 F250 4x4 Ford pickup, like new, 11,565 miles, 5.4 liter engine, crew cab, 8’ box, running boards, A/T, PS & PB, asking $22,795, will consider trade; weight bench with 100 ponds of weights, $35. Call 637-0529. If no answer, leave a message & I will return your call. You can see at 543 E. 200 No. in Price.

For sale: 1992 Dodge Ram, in good condition, asking $1900, must sell soon, runs strong. Call 435-630-1169 for more information.

For sale: 2005 Cadillac Deville, 4 door, in excellent condition, 38,000 miles, on star, satellite radio, cassette, leather seats, bluish gray in color, must see to appreciate, asking $22,000. Call 435-637-3357.

Moving, must sell: 1993 GMC Sonoma 4WD pickup, SLE model, 4.3 high-output V6 engine, automatic transmission, A/C, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cassette, sliding rear window, tow package, CB radio, color matching Excalibur fiberglass shell, 38,897 original miles, new tires, in excellent condition, asking $4275 OBO. Call 435-613-1927.

‘94 Chevy Silverado 32/4 ton, extended cab short wheel base w/ factory mags and a chrome tool box....’88 5th wheel 181/2 ‘ self contained, new tires...’05 Honda Rancher 2 wheel drive 350 manual shift...4 new 185 80 r13 for GM wheels. 472-0240.

‘94 Intrepid 2 door $800. 636-0997

Nice old ‘66 Ford Custom 500 3 speed. 289. immaculate condition red/black just 47,000 miles...good used tow dolly. 613-8918

‘94 GMC 1/2 ton pick-up. 4 wheel drive, 5 speed w/tool box and extended rails. Wired to pull a trailer...RBW 5th wheel hitch. 749-2344

For sale: Ford Probe, runs great, gets great gas mileage(31-35 mpg), has A/C, asking $1300 OBO. Call 650-9748 after 3:30.

For sale: 2002 Buick Regal LS, 80,000 miles, automatic transmission, 3.8 liter V6, good gas mileage, in very good condition, tan in color, power locks & windows, air conditioning, asking $4500. Call Kenn at 435-636-9390 or 637-6090.

Four Corners Behavioral Health has two surplus vehicles for sale: 1996 Dodge 3500 passenger van, 2 door w/sliding side door, seats 15, automatic transmission, 80,159 miles, A/C, power steering, air bag, cruise, minimum bid is $3095; 1998

Ford F150 extended cab, 3 door, seats 5, automatic transmission, 118,967 miles, 2WD, A/C, power steering, dual air bags, camper shell, power windows/locks, cruise, minimum bid is $3950. Call Jeanie Willson at 435-637-7200 ext. #4.

For sale: 1966 Ford Custom 500, 3 speed on the column, 289 engine, 47,000 miles; also looking for a good, used car tow dolly. Call 613-8918.

For sale: Ford tow truck. Call 637-4028 after 5pm.

2001 Grand Am GT for sale, $7000; looking for a small truck. Call 820-5262.

1994 Ford Ranger for sale. Call 749-0848.

For sale: 1955 Ford pickup, 1/2 ton, new platinum paint, new chrome. Call 637-3003.

For sale: 2001 Grand Am GT, $6500. Call 820-5262.

‘92 Nissan 240SX. Inline 4 cylinder twin cam 16 valve rear wheel drive standard transmission. Needs windshield, tires, fuel pump and ignition. Has rust in rear hatch. Has new starter. Asking $600. O.B.O. 613-1680

For sale: 1973 Ford Bronco, rebuilt drive terrain, body completely disassembled, no engine, $800. Call 820-1108.

For sale: 1987 Mazda 323 wagon, gets great gas mileage(35-40mpg), new front brakes & exhaust system, asking $500. Call 820-2668.

‘88 lifted black Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2 door, 4.0 motor. Comes with 5 BF Goodrich mud terrrains w/custom rims (valued @ $350.00 each), high end sound system $2300.00...’95 white Buick Riviera w/ custom rims and tires and many, mnay new parts and accessories. The air conditioner has recently been serviced. $3000. 650-3478

‘96 Camero with just 141,00 miles! $2500. O.B.O. 650-0408.

940 Auto Parts

For sale: Set of Eaton differentials & transfer case, out of a ‘47 Dodge Power Wagon, heavy duty, great for a rock crawler, $400; Ford 1 ton dually rear differential & a standard 1 ton front differential, matching gears, $400, would like to trade the 1 ton set for a good Ford 3/4 ton set with solid front; 2 stage, 1100 pound hydraulic transmission lift, $75. Call 435-650-0364 after 4 pm on the weekdays or anytime on the weekends.

For sale: Four 17” wheels, for a Honda Civic, 4 lug, asking $200 for all four. Call 637-3813.

2 sets of tires with about 80 percent tread left on them, all 265 75 r/16. Set of 4 and a set of 2...each $20. Chevy truck rust guard w/extended sides. 613-0315

For sale: 1980 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD for parts; ‘88 4WD 3/4 ton running gear; flat bed; double pane windows. Also looking for a 350 engine. Call 687-2212.

May 13, 2008

The Burgeoning Debt Load

Jerry Stotler

“There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no independence quite so important, as living within your means.”  –President Calvin Coolidge

A recent statistic said the average American spends 122 percent of their annual income.  That means that they go 22 percent deeper into debt each year.  Do we even realize how foolish that is?  It is financial stupidity, financial suicide.  No economy can sustain that rate of indebtedness for a prolonged period.  There comes a point when credit cards are maxed out and credit is unavailable. Suddenly, almost 1/4 of your ability to buy (the 22 percent credit overload) is gone like a puff of smoke.  Bankruptcy is inevitable, and credit card companies pass those losses to all the other credit card holders.  We all pay for the financial immaturity of those who can’t pay off their credit card bills.  The failings will ripple across the economy, touching thousands of businesses that won’t get paid for their goods or services.

The more cramped people become financially, the greater negative impact on community and county economics.  A short time ago, say in your grandfather’s time, consumer debt was considered a character flaw.  “What’s the matter, are you so weak that you can’t save your money and pay cash for it?” was the theme.

If you can pay $100 a month for something after you buy it, you could have paid the $100 a month into your savings account before you bought it and saved all that interest.  It doesn’t take long to pay $8,000 for a $5,000 item at high interest rates.  You wouldn’t think of paying $1,500 for a $1,000 item if you wrote a check for it.  So why are you willing to overpay because you can stretch it out over a few years?

If you buy something, say a big screen TV, put $5,000 on your credit card and pay $50 a month at only 12 percent percent (if you can get it), at the end of five years you will have paid $3,000 in payments of which $3,000 is interest, but you will still owe the $5,000.  The cost to own it so far, however, is $8,000.  At 18 percent and $75 a month you will have paid $4,500 in interest and still owe the $5,000.  Cost to buy it, $5,000.  Cost to own it so far is $9,500.  And worse, how much is a five year old big screen TV worth?  Another big disadvantage of a general use credit card is that you can’t tell what you are paying for each month, it all blends together.

Can it get even dumber?  Definitely.   If the credit card company jacks up your interest rate to 21 percent or 25 percent, your balance actually goes up every month even though you are making payments.  At 25 percent and a $100 payment your five year balance  it will be in the area of $5,500 and the interest paid will be almost $6,500. Cost to own the TV will be $11,500 and you are not finished paying for it yet.  Even worse, you won’t notice this because, as you make purchases along the way, you will think the increased balance is because of the purchases.  That’s called “I Gotcha.”
Consider this.  If you pay $300 a month in credit card payments and $400 a month in car payment, that’s $700 a month, of which a significant part is lost through interest and depreciation.  There’s a much wiser way:  Instead, if you were out of debt, you could pay that same $700 a month to yourself for your own financial growth.  Suppose you put $500 of that $700 into savings each month at 2 percent interest and the other $200 a month into a cash reserve account, each for two years, compounded only monthly.  In the savings account you will have $15,257 and in the cash reserve account you will have $6,103.  At the end of two years you will have over $21,000 -- just by paying yourself first.  If you pay into your own account instead of a creditor’s account, you can buy a new car for cash in two years.  If you will do this and not spend it, at the end of five years, you could have almost $80,000 saved.  Get smart.  Get out of debt and save the difference.  If you have a bundle of cash when the economy struggles, you will have great opportunities to buy property and things at all-time great prices from people who are in a financial bind.

Too many of us have a tendency to relieve stress by going out and buying something.  But the inability to say “no” to unwise purchases or impulses is a sign of financial immaturity.  If you are self-indulgent and can’t handle your money wisely, there will come a reckoning.  “Comeuppance” always comes up.  Learn to say, “No,” to debt.  For example, if you have to finance your recreation, it is not time to recreate in that way at that time, nor are you entitled to it yet. Banks used to have Christmas Club savings accounts so people could save a bundle of money for Christmas time.  So also with your vacations.  You can have several savings accounts: Vacations, Christmas, New Car, New Truck, New Furniture, etc.

Some people feel a need to carry numerous credit cards with them because it makes them feel more adequate, more respectable.  They feel their status is higher because if they see something they want they can simply buy it like the rich people do (except rich people pay cash).  That is pure foolishness.  It is immature.  If you can’t save up the money for a purchase, you shouldn’t buy it.  You must learn how to delay petty gratifications, especially for diversion: entertainment, recreation, and pleasures.  The ability to delay gratifications is a part of maturity.  Far too many people have failed to understand the difference between needs and wants, not realizing the significance of the difference.  They have become self-indulgent and just buy “stuff” because they want it.  Witness all the “stuff” just sitting around your home and not being used.  Many garages look more like second hand stores, merchandise is everywhere.

A few suggestions: 

1. Leave all your credit cards at home unless you know in advance for certain that there is something you must buy now.

2.  If it is not on your priority list, don’t buy it.  There will always be another sale.  Especially technology, it always gets cheaper with time.

3.  Get out of debt - Start with making a list of all debt and stack it like a Christmas tree - the little one on top, big ones on the bottom.  Pay off the littlest one first and add that payment to the next one on the list, pay that off and add both payments to the next debt, and so on down the list.  If I were you, I would shoot for debt free in somewhere around two years.

Folks, it is best to get out of debt.  The rewards are worth it. (Stotler is a resident of Ferron.)

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Thank You Emery County

The passing of a brother is never easy and doubly hard when it involves one with as much life and vitality as Charley.  Several groups of people helped make this last week bearable and I would like to take a moment to thank them from the bottom of my grieving heart.

Fausett Mortuary and especially Steven for the wonderful compassionate way that you handled our brother and his services.  You are beyond compare.  Thank you to friends, neighbors, relatives and the entire community for your generous outpouring of support.  Our parent’s house and phone has been constantly alive with comfort and condolences that were greatly appreciated by all.

The Ferron Stake and especially the Blue Hills Ward was outstanding.  With hundreds of Family members and friends spread between several houses and motels there was always an over-abundance of support and food.  Specifically Norma Funk and the ladies from the relief society who visited on a daily basis and then fed nearly 250 soldiers, family and friends.  We love you.

The Emery County Sheriff’s Office for the honor guard, traffic control and their presence at the services in honor of my brother’s service to his country and my father’s service to the people of Emery County as a part of the Sheriff’s Office.

Finally the United States Military with emphasis on the Marine Corp. 

The services were wonderful to include the brass quintet, gun salute, honor guard, echo taps and all the trappings of a full military funeral.  Not to mention the compassionate way the notification and arrangements for the services were handled.  Most importantly for defending our freedom and protecting our families.  For those that may have missed the services we have created a memorial site for Charley at www.chuckeddie.com

Thank you all

- Dave Owens
Kanab, Utah