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Sitting Tall in the Saddle

James L. Davis

For Chris Nielsen life is still about sitting tall in the saddle.  Not to say that it’s always been an easy ride, but for Chris and his wife Sonny, the Emery County couple can look back over their lives together and not come up with a whole lot that they would change.

In Chris Nielsen’s almost 70 years, he has been roping for all but perhaps the first four or five years.  First school mates and then cattle on the ranch and later on the rodeo circuit. The fact that many of the rodeo hands he now competes with are young enough to be his children, or grandchildren, doesn’t dim his enthusiasm for the sport in the least.

“It’s been our life. I wouldn’t change it for nothing.  If this ain’t living, count me out,” Chris said, draping his arms over one of his horses and smiling softly at memories spent team roping.
Standing in the driveway of the Nielsen ranch Chris gets two of his horses ready for roping, his hands moving out of habit as they saddle up the horses, while his mind jumps back over the years that brought him from a young boy in Price to an old cowboy, still roping, and still winning, in team rodeo events.

Chris won his 21st saddle during a rodeo held over the July 24 holiday, taking third in a field of almost 100 ropers, and the 21st saddle will in all likelihood not be his last, because he can’t imagine not roping.

“It’s the thrill of it.  It’s the camaraderie of those who rodeo.  They’re the greatest people in the world.  You get to know these people.  They’re different.  You go away from it for a while and then you think, I’ve got to get back,” he said, his voice wavering with emotion for a lifestyle he loves dearly.

Where and when that love started stretches back to when he was just a boy and he discovered that there wasn’t much he enjoyed more than the thrill of roping.

“When I was a little bitty kid, don’t ask me where I got the roping bug from, but I went to school over to Price and when I was in the second grade my dad bought the pool hall over in Castle Dale. I would steal my granddad’s rope and take it to school and I’d rope the kids all during recess and lunch hour.  That’s all I ever wanted to do, was rope,” Nielsen said, grinning.

That early love of roping would come to shape his entire life and it was through roping that he came to meet, and win the love of his life.

“One day Sonny’s dad, (By’ Johansen) asked me what I was doing on the weekend and if I wanted to come and help brand calves.  When I got out there By’ said to me ‘climb on that horse and let’s see if you can catch one of them calves,’ so I climbed on the horse and roped and drug calves all day. After we’d been there four or five hours roping calves Sonny’s dad said ‘how old are you?’ and I said ‘I’m 10,’ and he said you just come work for me for the next 10 years and you can have Sonny for your wife.  And I did most of the 10 years, but he paid me too,” Chris grinned.

Sonny, standing to the side smiled softly and nodded her head.  “It’s true,” she said.

“She wouldn’t have nothing to do with me in the winter.  When we went to school she had her school boyfriends but the minute school was out and she knew I was going to be roping, here came Sonny.”

The couple raised three children on the ranch, Shane, Amy and Hank and the two boys became skilled ropers themselves, practicing with their dad on the ranch and participating in rodeos when they grew older.  While the two have a great deal of skill and have won saddles and belt buckles as well, they didn’t quite catch the bug of roping the way their dad did.

Chris and Sonny try to go somewhere every week and when they aren’t able to Chris is not all that happy.

“That’s what we do.  We don’t look at the sights or anything, we just go rope.  Sonny will sit in the stands and tell me what I did wrong,” Chris said.

And Sonny would know exactly what to tell Chris if he did do something wrong.  While Chris’ reputation as a roper is legendary, the skill of Sonny as a flagger is also well known. She was one of the first women to be a judge for team roping and Chris’ voice cracks as he relates of her experiences gaining the respect of some of the top rodeo cowboys as a flagger.

As a header in team roping, Chris has collected his share of prizes over the years, both in the professional and amateur rodeo circuit.  Although the memories are too many to properly categorize, he said one of his fondest memories was a team roping event where he had Casey Jensen of Cleveland as a partner and the two of them won $5,000 a piece by winning the event.

Today Chris knows that time has whittled away at his body enough to take the sharp edge off his skill, but despite a bad back, and the fact that he is missing half of one foot, he is still a fierce competitor on the circuit.  When he was younger, professional rodeo team ropers were categorized by a number based on their skill.  Headers and heelers each had a different scoring system and at that time Chris was a five, with the top rodeo hands in the world ranked a seven.  The numbering system for ropers still exists today, with some changes.

Knowing that age was creeping up on him and that physically he wasn’t what he used to be, Chris said he had to petition to get his score lowered so he could still compete.

“Some people say I still rope like a five, but I’m crippled.  So I wrote a letter and said this foot here is cut off and I’ve had laser surgery on my eyes so many times it’s hard for me to see, so I want my number lowered.  They wrote me a letter and said, no, you win too much; we can’t lower your number.  I wrote them another letter and had a letter from my doctor and I got my number lowered from a five to a four. A four was supposed to be a beginner, an inexperienced roper or an old guy like me,” he said.

Leading his horses out to his corral Sonny runs the chute as he takes a little time to rope a few steer.  While it takes him a little longer to get into the saddle, once there he rides easy and when Sonny releases the steer he is ready…riding tall.

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Stalemate over Green River Judge

Josie Luke

Green River Citizens were given an uncommon opportunity on Aug. 19, when the Emery County Commission meeting was held in their city. Because of the uncharacteristic circumstances, the meeting focused on issues which held special importance to the city.

Though there were four agenda items which were of particular interest to Green River, the issue which proved to draw many citizens to the meeting was the commissioners’ decision on whether to hire a judge for Green River since Judge Betty Burns retired earlier in the year.

The decision has proven to be especially divisive for the county commission, since, with Commissioner Drew Sitterud on administrative leave, the two remaining commissioners cannot come to an agreement on the issue.

Commissioner Jeff Horrocks related that the two had “agreed to disagree” on the subject, so until they have a full commission, with a third member to break the “stalemate,” a decision cannot be made.
Green River Mayor Pat Brady addressed the subject at the meeting, an action he said he would take at the city council meeting held earlier in the month. He maintained that the city has a great desire to keep the position in the area, both because it is a high-paying full-time job and because with the judge in the area, issues can be dealt with quickly.

He reminded the commissioners of the distance Green River citizens would be required to travel, especially those with drug and alcohol problems who are required to attend programs in the other side of the county. Brady also reported that local law enforcement officers would prefer to have the judge in town.  

During the public comment portion of the meeting, Patsy Stoddard asked the commissioners why, if the funding was available two months ago to pay a judge, there was not money available to hire one currently.

Commissioner Gary Kofford responded, saying he had not intended to bring the subject up, but said there were new positions to fill, and they needed the money to fill them. He explained that his view on the position was affected by several people in the county who were telling him that, “we do not need a J. P. here.” Kofford continued saying, “When you say you need a judge in here, you don’t.”

Green River Councilmember Karen Silliman commented that the next training for the judge’s position would occur in September, with the next training not occurring until February 2009, so were the commissioners not to fill the position, technically, the judge could not take the position until then.

Kofford expressed, “All I’m asking is to give it a try for a few months. Let’s hang on and see what happens. I personally think that we can make it work.”

Horrocks explained that he “is not against putting in a judge,” but said that there are a lot of issues they have to consider, especially the county budget. He described the budget as “quite a complex operation,” and then reiterated what he had said earlier about the Commissioners’ decision. “We disagree. He’s not going to change and I’m not going to change, so consequently, we’re at a stalemate.”

 The commissioners also addressed a request from the Green River Boy’s and Girl’s club for assistance in purchasing and maintaining a new van for the organization. Several club representatives explained the importance of the boy’s and girl’s club to local youth, and the many activities it provides each year. They also reported the city council had already committees to assist in the purchase.
Kofford explained that the commissioners would have to look further into the request because the usual donation the commission can grant is $250, and the club would need much more than that amount in order to acquire the van. He suggested that they also look at other options for the club.

The development lease with the Utah State Institutional Trust Lands Administration for an industrial park near Green River was also discussed. The issue has brought an outcry with the recent news recently that one of the industries considering the park is a nuclear power company.

At a previous meeting, the commission had considered a draft of a development lease with SITLA, and had declined signing the document because of several issues they wanted to be clarified. During the August 19 meeting, Emery County Economic Development Director, Mike McCandless explained that those issues had been resolved, and along with County Attorney David Blackwell, encouraged the commission to move forward with the agreement by signing the development lease.

McCandless maintained what he has said from the beginning, stating there “will be no cost to the tax payers of Emery County” in the development. He reported the county will not have to pay for any improvements to the property. “Everything is triggered by what the developers decide to do,” he said. “Our job is to coordinate.”

Several people in attendance expressed concerns about the companies which would locate to the industrial park. Sarah Fields stated, “I hope that Emery County does not deeply commit itself to the project without looking into everything.”

McCandless expressed that he wished people wouldn’t spend so much time worrying about a few companies which may not be as well looked upon as others. He assured those in attendance, that along with companies which for some were less appealing, he has been contacted by a number of companies which would be more “exciting opportunities.”

The commissioners elected to move forward with the lease, and encouraged the community to attend a public hearing on rezoning the area on Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Green River City Hall.

  Emery County Personnel Director, Mary Huntington, also approached the commissioners to approve the hiring of Shannon Hiatt as a full-time aquatic center manager and Jim Gordon as a part-time Ambulance supervisor. She also revealed that the Recreation Board had approved Gaylee Jeffs to take over as Recreation Director. The commissioners approved the hires.

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Miner’s Memorial plagued by delays

Josie Luke

Though Huntington City is not funding the Crandall Canyon Miner’s Monument near the Huntington cemetery, the city council has been extraordinarily involved in the process, both emotionally and physically.

At the Huntington City Council meeting on Aug. 20, this was made apparent when councilmember Julie Jones began speaking about the memorial. She revealed that unforeseen circumstances had held up construction on the memorial; stages of construction that should have been completed weeks ago were still waiting to be done.

The anxiety and emotion were evident as Jones and Mayor Hilary Gordon described what was yet to be done to those in attendance. They revealed the wall the bronze sculpture will be mounted on had yet to be poured, which was in turn holding up the sidewalk and laying sod, and with school starting again, the six scouts who are working on Eagle projects at the site are now back at school, leaving them with less available time to finish their work.

Even with all of these issues coming together to make the completion by the dedication date, Sept. 14, seem unfeasible, with calm assurance in her voice, Jones maintained, “Whatever it takes, we will get it done.”

Jones’ statement was not without substance. Two days after the council meeting, the memorial wall had been poured and was being unframed, the sidewalk was framed and being poured, the base for the flagpole had been started, and there at the site was Jones, coordinating the work of the different contractors, running to the store to get drinks for workers and helping with the base for the flagpole. Mayor Gordon had also been there mid-morning.

Seeing that the monument is completed has become a personal obsession for Jones, whose son worked at Crandall Canyon Mine. She said she views it as an honor. “There are nine families counting on this for closure I feel they need,” she related. “It’s an honor for me to do this. It gives me something I can do to give them peace, so it will be done.”

The dedication for the Huntington Crandall Canyon Miner’s Monument is still set for Sept. 14. Any community help will be appreciated. Those interested can contact Jones, or the six scouts that are involved: Nathan Mecham-laying sod, Tyler Pulli- sprinkling system, Colton Barnett-electrical, Bryson Weaver-flag pole, Calbe Woolsey-cement and rock benches and T.J. Turner- trees and plants.

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Orangeville council considers
changing parking ordinance

James L. Davis

The Orangeville City Council will gather for a work meeting on Aug.26 at 7 p.m. to develop a new ordinance for parking on city streets.

The council has been discussing for several months a proposed change to its traffic code.  Currently most of the parking on city streets  is restricted to parallel parking only, but with the wide streets in most of the city it has been proposed that the parking be changed to 45 degree parking throughout most of Orangeville.

The debate has been on how to word such an ordinance.  Two earlier proposed ordinances were not voted on by the council because the council felt the ordinance would lead to confusion on the part of the public.

What the council has been considering is changing the traffic code to allow 45 degree parking on all streets that are at least 99 feet wide, which covers most of the streets in the city.  Only parallel parking would be permitted on streets less than 99 feet wide, which includes the streets of Orangeville subdivisions.  In earlier draft ordinances streets had been listed that were permitted for 45 degree parking, which is why the council felt it would lead to confusion.
A concern by some on the city council was in changing the parking on Main Street in front of Cottonwood Elementary, fearing that changing to 45 degree parking could lead to safety concerns for school children.  Principal Dennis Jones of Cottonwood Elementary, in an earlier city council meeting, did not voice a strong opinion about either parallel or 45 degree parking on Main Street, but did indicate that the school felt strongly that the parking at the main entrance to the school on 200 South should remain angle parking.  The council has no plans to change the parking in front of the elementary school.

What the council will consider during its work meeting is how best to write the ordinance in a manner that will lead to the least amount of confusion on the part of city residents.

Other proposals for the parking ordinance would address the parking of semi trucks within city limits.  In earlier versions of the proposed ordinance parking of semis on city streets would not be permitted, but some on the council objected to dictating that truck drivers could not park their trucks on city streets if they could do so without obstructing their neighbors’ driveways or property.

The council hopes to finalize the wording of the proposed ordinance during the work meeting so that they can bring it to a vote at the next city council meeting on Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

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King of the Castle

The King of the Castle Demolition Derby will be held Aug. 30, 7 p.m., at the Carbon County Fairgrounds.  There is a $10,000 purse for the derby and no driver entrance fee. Tickets at the gate are $10 for adults, $5 for youth 12-and-under and children 3-andunder are free. Demolition rules are availabe at Adams Motors and at stirndirtraching.com.

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Scones/Lamb for Sale

The Emery County Youth Leadership is selling scones and lamb that were left over from the pageant and fair.  Terrels scones and roll dough is $4 for a bag of 36 or $30 for a case with eight bags.  The lamb is cut and wrapped and costs $100 for half a lamb.  Call Jamie Jensen at 653-2219 or Julie Jones at 749-0674 for more information or to purchase these items.

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Emery County Youth
Football

Emery County Youth Football registration will be held Aug. 26 and 27 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation Center for grades 5, 6 and 7.  Registration fee is $65.  Payment is required at the time of registration.  You may post date a check.  No fee waivers.
The participant must be present at registration to receive uniform and to be weighed.
For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.

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Emery County Youth
Volleyball

Emery County Youth Volleyball registration will be held Aug. 26-27 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation Center.  Fourth and fifth graders will be “skill building” and sixth and seventh graders will play scored games.  Registration fee is $15.  For more information, contact Sue Dow at 381-5100 or 749-0045.

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Soccer Sign Ups

It’s time once again for soccer.  There will be soccer sign ups one night at each elementary school.  Come and join the fun. Sign up locations still pending are:
Orangeville Elementary, Aug. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Castle Dale Elementary, Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Elementary, Aug. 28 2:15-4 p.m.

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Peach Days Idol

Emery County Care and Rehabilitation Center will present a Peach Days Idol contest on Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. The age groups for contestants will be 8-12; 13-17; and 18 and up.  There will be a $50 cash prize in each group. Call the care center, 384-2301, to sign up.

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Cowboy Poetry Night

The Emery County Historical Society and Castle Valley Ranch invites you to join them for their annual Cowboy Poetry Night at Castle Valley Outdoors on Emery’s Muddy Creek, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to a night of cowboy poetry by Kent Petersen, poetry by local cowboy poets, music by Desert Rose and Dutch oven cobbler and ice cream.
To reach Castle Valley Outdoors, leave from the south side of Ferron, mile post  25. Travel south on SR-10.  Proceed south past the Moore exit, over the new Muddy Creek Bridge.  Turn left on the next road at the gate with the sign “Castle Valley Outdoors.”
To arrive from Emery, travel north on SR-10 for approximately. 2.5 miles until you come to the gate with the sign “Castle Valley Outdoors.”  It is recommended that everyone bring a folding chair, bug spray and a coat. Come and enjoy an evening of entertainment with the Emery County Historical Society. Yearly dues are $5 and help to sponsor these events. The San Rafael Swell books as well as others will be for sale during the evening.

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Farmers Market

The Farmers Market will begin July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Price Peace Gardens.  Come out and gather up your fresh produce from your local farmers.

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Images of the San Rafael

The College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum Gallery is presenting Images of the San Rafael by Stephanie Massie Clark through Sept. 30.
The artist’s inspiration for the watercolors in the show came from the ancient rock art found at Buckhorn Wash, the Rochester Panel, Nine Mile and Sinbad.
Clark’s work can be viewed at the museum’s second floor gallery. General admission fees apply

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Food Handler’s Class

A Food Handler’s class will be held at the Southeastern Utah Department of Health, 25 W Main Street, in Castle Dale.  Class will be Sept. 11, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.  For more information call 381-2252.

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Monumentally Important

Emery Town is updating the Veteran’s Memorial Monument in the Emery Town Park.  Please call the Emery Town Office at 286-2417 by Aug. 30 if you know of any veterans who need to be added, deleted or changed.  The update is expected to be completed by Veteran’s Day.

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100
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110 Giveaways

Free quart bottles. Call 748-2559.

Free apricots, we will furnish the ladders. Call 472-3101 or come to 105 D Street in Helper.

Free to good homes: 4 kittens, 3 females, 1 male. Call 637-9642 after 5 pm.

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150 Special Notices

Business owners.  If you need someone fast, place your classified ad in all 49 of Utah’s newspapers. The person you are looking for could be from out of town. The cost is only $163  for a 25 word ad and it reaches up to 340,000 households. All you do is call the The Emery County Review at 435-748-2541 for all the details. (Mention UCAN) You can now order online www.utahpress.com.

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160 Wanted

Wanted. Looking to buy half acre to an acre size lot with utilities.

A HAPPY LOVING married couple, longs for newborn. Will provide loving and nurturing home with financial security. EXPENSES PAID. Call Maria & Mike: 1-877-840-3949.

Looking for a set of Victor Journeyman cutting torches. Call 384-9911.

Looking for a B&W turnover ball for an ‘02 Dodge; looking for a gas or electric lawn mower; looking for an electric washer & dryer that is in good condition. Call 435-760-2324.

Looking for the name or number of the man who advertised yard work & hauling in the classifieds. Please call 637-0471 and leave a message.

Looking for a used snow plow for a full size pickup. Call 435-650-7129.

Looking for a good, used, older Chevy pickup truck. Call 749-0232.

Looking for a Suzuki dirt bike for parts. Call 749-2527.

Looking for a Toy Poodle. Call 637-6638.

Looking for a good set of four matching truck tires, 33” or 32” x 10.50 or 11.50 x 15”. Call 650-9775.

Looking for any information or pictures on the Black Diamond Coal Mine in Emery County. Please call 613-3265.

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200 Employment

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210 Business
Opportunities

ALL CASH CANDY Route. Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 30 machines and candy. All for $9,995. 1-888-745-3353

A CASH COW! Soda/Snack business Coke-Pepsi-Red Bull-Frito. Entire business-$16,840. 801.593.0084

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY fastest growing tax service looking for 10 new franchisees in Utah. 1-877-AT-LIBERTY www.libertytaxfranchise.com

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220 Help Wanted

Help Wanted:  Earl’s Furniture.  Set up assembly, stocking, deliveries.  Must have drivers license with clean driving record.  Apply in person, 389 North Main, 687-9119. Hours negotiable.  Competitive wages.

Utah Youth Village is growing again! Earn an income working with kids in your home- professional agency with 35 year tradition of helping children is looking for motivated and caring couples to provide structured foster care in their home. $900-$1,800/month. Training and 24 hour support provided. Call Sandee Cramer (435)724-6179 if you are interested in changing the lives of youth. Training will begin mid-September.(Utah Youth Village.org)

The Emery County Review is looking for an advertising sales representative to join our growing team.  This is a part-time position (30 hours per week).  We offer hourly pay, paid lunch hour, mileage reimbursement if you use your own vehicle and the use of a company car.  We are looking for an energetic, fun-loving, professional individual.  Creative thinker is a definite plus.  Flexible hours available.  Qualified candidate will work with our customers to help in advertising strategies and designs that will help their businesses grow.   Submit a resume to The Emery County Review at P.O. Box 487, Orangeville, UT.  84537 or by email at cdavis@theemerycountyreview.com.  Apply in person at 685 South, Main Street in Orangeville, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Transporters needed for Elements Wilderness Program. Looking for part time help transporting students from Huntington to forest and back. Flexible schedule preferred. Must be at least 19 years of age. Pays above minimum wage. Knowledge of the Manti-La Sal Forest a plus. For more information call Karen at 801-712-3372 or stop by office in Huntington, 130 N. main.
The Utah Army National Guard offers: Paid Job Training, College Money, and Cash Bonuses. Serve You’re Country. Call your local Recruiter today.1-800-G0-GUARD www.utahguard.com

EARN $20 FOR A 20-MINUTE SURVEY from Utah State University. Call toll-free 1-888-540-3765 if you have low income & DO NOT APPLY FOR Food Stamps.

NAT’L ORGANIZATION NOW Hiring Avg. Pay $20/hour or $57K/yr. including Federal Benefits and OT. Placed by adSource 1-866-498-4946.

DRIVERS - REEFER, FLATBED tanker average $1.55-$1.90/Mile paid to truck all miles. Salt Lake City Orientation and Dispatch 800-248-7725 www.primeinc.com

DRIVERS - ROCKY MOUNTAIN doubles! $1,000 Sign On bonus! Regional runs, home weekly. LCV Certification or 6 months prior doubles experience required. Call today (866)569-8718 www.SwiftTruckingJobs.com

DRIVER-CDL TRAINING: $0 down, financing by Central Refrigerated. Company Drivers earn average of $40k/year. Owner operators average $60k/year. 800-637-9277 x 447 www.centraldrivingjobs.net 

DRIVER-$5K SIGN-ON bonus for experienced teams: dry van & temp control available. O/Os & CDL-A grads welcome. Call Covenant (866)684-2519. E.O.E.

NANNIES: MANY OPENINGS from East to West Coast & Utah! You choose family. Full-time, live-in, nationwide. Excellent pay, benefits. Airfare paid. helperswest@comcast.net www.helperswest.com or call toll-free 1-866-546-3389

POLICE OFFICERS: EARN up to a $20,000 bonus. Train to protect your fellow Soldiers be a leader in the Army National Guard. 1-800-GO-GUARD.com/police

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240 Child Care

Need a bay sitter? I am available on weekend nights and weekdays from 4-10, in the area of Price, Wellington and Helper, 16 years old, love kids, looking to make some extra cash. Please call 435-650-4221.

Do you need a fun, reliable, full time baby-sitter? Call Janelle at 435-650-5081.

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300 Real Estate

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320  Rentals

For rent: two homes in East Carbon, both are 3 bedroom and 1 bath, $375 per month, must have first and last months rent plus a $350 deposit before moving in, no smoking, no pets, must have references and income verification. Call Wayne or Prescilla at 435-888-0125 or e-mail waynesprague-link@msn.com.

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340 Homes for Sale

House for Sale, Orangeville, 85 W. 300 S. Corner House. Two bedrooms could have 3rd. 1 Full bath, lot size 93X133. 28 Acres APX SQFT 1200-1399. $55,000 Ask for Mary 435-748-2565

House For Sale:  Orangeville, 70 East Foothill Dr., 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large family room with gas fire place, living room, kitchen and dining rooms have wood flooring, dog kennel. Call 748-2541 or 749-1676

4/BR HUD! $255/MO 3BR/2BA $35,000! Only $278/Mo! 5% down, 20 years @8% apr., for listings call 1-800-586-3901 Ext. 5196.

A BANK FORECLOSURE! 4 br ba $21,900! Only $199/MO! 5% DOWN, 20 YRS @ 8% apr. More Homes from $199/mo. For listings 800-586-3901 ext. H771

For sale: Older, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 14x70 mobile home, great fixer upper, already set in a park in Huntington, asking $950 OBO, can be moved. Call 435-590-4141 for more information.

House for sale: Nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, in Price, nice neighborhood, fenced yard, fruit trees, new roof, water heater & furnace, hardwood floors, plantation shutters on windows, located at 163 North 200 East, asking $120,000. Please call 820-0687 or 637-0442.

For sale by owner: Three bedroom, 1 bath home, in North Price, $65,000; remodeled, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, in rural Price, $105,000; remodeled, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, in North Price, $129,900; remodeled, 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, in Carbonville, $225,000; remodeled, 6 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, $159,900; 5 unit apartment building & a 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide, all on the same lot in North Price, $240,000. Zero to low down financing or owner financing options available for single family homes. Call 650-8181.

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360 Property for Sale

BUY BULK 40 AC just $29,900. Your own gorgeous ranch. Stunning land, inspiring views, great locations, 2 hours east of Salt Lake in ideal outdoor recreational area. County maintained roads, ready to build or just hold and enjoy. Priced at bulk acreage prices for quick sale. Must sell. EZ Terms. call UTLR 1-888-622-5263.

TEXAS LAND SALE 20-acres Ranches, near booming El Paso. Good road access. Surveyed. Only $15,900 $200/down $159/mo. Money back guarantee. No credit checks. 1-800-843-7537. www.sunsetranches.com

FOR SALE 20 Acres, Pasture, Lapoint, Utah also 20 water shares. All 20 acres must be sold together 435-828-8832, 435-247-2388.

Recreation property for sale, rent or trade: 3 parcels totaling 90 acres, in Indian Canyon, 10 miles North of Helper, Utah Hwy 191. Call Rich at 435-633-4159 or 435-381-5550.

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370 Commercial Space

All Steel Buildings Starting at $4500. Can Erect, Cheap Freight, Steel Prices RISING, Call now www.scg-grp.com. Source# 15J 435-851-2683

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

BUILDING MATERIALS: METAL buildings, mini storage systems, roof and wall panels, metal building components. Utah Manufacture 20 years plus. Top quality low prices. Weekly Delivery. 1-800-262-5347. cobuildings@cobuildings.net

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390 Real Estate Wanted

Looking to buy a ½ acre to acre sized lot with utilities in Orangeville, Ferron or Castle Dale area. Call 801-243-2298.

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500 Merchandise

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510 Furniture

For sale: Twin bed set & a 3 in 1 crib set with mattress, $100 OBO. Call 384-2308 or 749-9284.

For sale: Light brown microfiber rocker/recliner, asking $300. Call 748-5152.

For sale: Three drawer dresser, brand new, light oak color, $100; 40+ piece dinnerware set, in the grape, pear & apple motif, service for 8, asking $60, will take reasonable offers. Call 637-5528. If no answer, please leave a message & we will get back to you.

Six pieces of sage log cabin furniture for sale, sofa, love, chair, 2 matching end tables, 1 over-sized coffee table, asking $2500 or reasonable offer. Call Robert at 650-0030 after 6 to see the furniture.

Solid oak captains bed for sale, comes with mattress, $125; 2 refrigerated window coolers for sale, $75 each; looking for a couple of bookshelves. Call 472-0929.

For sale: Captain’s bed, twin size, has 4 drawers underneath, honey colored, solid oak, mattress included, asking $125, will deliver; refrigerated air conditioners, $50 each, work great. Also looking for a hardwood bookcase. Call 472-0929.

For sale: California King waterbed w/drawers underneath, $200 OBO. Call 820-9989.

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520 Tools & Appliances

For sale: Kenmore washer and an Amana gas dryer, both in good shape, asking $50 for both or $35 each. Call 435-636-7513.

For sale: Kenmore gas dryer, in good shape, $35. Call 636-1399.

Whirlpool – Side By Side Refrigerator, Slide in Dishwater, Microwave Hood and Combination,  Hotpoint Electric Self Cleaning Range, Kenmore Washing Machine and Gas Dryer, Please call 749-2094

For sale: Whirlpool washer and dryer, white in color, large capacity, asking $125 each or $200 for the set. Call 749-9986.

For sale: Refrigerator with top freezer, like new, beige in color, works great, $100. Call 435-653-2478.

For sale: Kenmore refrigerator, white, in excellent condition, $100; 2 washing machines, $60 each; gas dryer, $60. Call 888-0899.

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530 Musical Instruments

Yamaha Tenor Saxophone $800 OBO. Call 748-2111

For sale: Selmer USA flute, in good band condition, $125. Call 435-687-2637.

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540 Sporting Goods

For sale: Remmington model 7, 7mm 08, comes with Leopold 3x9 scope, asking $400. Call 650-8617.

For sale: Nordic Track Pro with pulse monitor, $100; 1998 Ford 2.3 liter complete engine with ECM, $800 OBO; trailer axles, triple and double, set ups or singles, with tires, springs and hangars, $100 for each axle; drum set, $150; 400 gallon water tank & trailer, $400. Call 636-8916.

For sale: box of 380 ammunition; box of 300 Winchester Mag ammunition. Call 472-3101.

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550 Miscellaneous for Sale

HOT-TUB...DELUXE 2008 Neckjets,Therapy Seat,Full Warranty,Many Jets. Never Used! Can Deliver, WORTH $5950, SELL $1950. 801-288-4123 www.lifespasofutah.com

Firewood for sale; looking for a chain saw. Call 637-6253.

For sale: Hannah Montana kid’s play stage, brand new, still in the box, paid $60, asking only $40; kid’s dance game, new, still in the box, paid $40, asking only $25. Call 637-4623 anytime.

Collection of new baseball caps for sale, 106 summer type and 80 winter type caps, either $2 each, 6 for $10, 12 for $18, or $275 OBO for the entire collection, these caps advertise various businesses and products, not baseball teams. For more information, call 435-613-1927.

For sale: two antique Avon containers, in the form of Super X shotgun shells, 4” tall, one is red, the other is yellow, both are full and each contain 2 ounces of after shave, $60 OBO. Call 613-1927.

Looking for chain link fencing and fence posts of any type; looking for a ramp to help us put an electric wheelchair into our car; kittens, free to good homes, 4 1/2 month old yellow male, 4 1/2 month old black & white long haired female, 2 1/2 month old tiger striped female, and two Siamese looking kittens, one male & one female, about 2 1/2 months old. Please call 435-286-2474 or 435-749-0706.

For sale: Skyline fireplace insert, brick lined with ash pan & blower, green with gold trim, asking $300 OBO; 1985 Chevy Silverado 4x4, 350 motor, 4 speed transmission, runs good, has always been dependable, asking $1000 OBO. Call 820-0867.

Drill pipe for sale, 2 3/4” 30 foot lengths mostly, some are in smaller increments, asking $1.50 per foot. Call 650-3362.

Collection of new baseball caps for sale, 106 summer type & 80 winter type caps, either $2 each, 6 for $10, 12 for $18, or $275 OBO for the entire collection, these caps advertise various businesses & products, not baseball teams. For more information, call 435-613-1927.

For sale: nice sofa, $100; Onkyo surround system, like new, $350; oak pedestal coffee table, $45; 13” color TV with built in DVD player, like new, $75; fiberglass truck shell, $50; brush guard for a small pickup, $40. Call 435-888-5517 if interested.

For sale: Ping pong table; oak cabinet for a VCR, stereo, DVD & TV; 3 beautiful swivel bar stools, fabric covered, like new, paid $100 each, asking $60 OBO each; motor home, re-carpeted, new upholstery, new captain seats, very nice stereo system with surround speakers, A/C, paid $6000, asking $4000; motor home, engine needs work, asking $500 OBO; front bumper for a 1989 Ford truck, brand new, never been on the truck; Barbie Jeep, works great, $35. Please call 650-2082.

For sale: HP computer with Windows XP, $100; Dell computer with Windows XP, $100; 2000 Honda 350 2x4; trailer; small truck bed. Also looking to do all types of yard work. For more information, call 637-6630 or 820-4996.

For sale: 1998 Honda 4 wheeler, $1800 OBO; Sears garden tractor with snow plow, 52” blade, used very little, $2000 OBO; 26” Diamondback bicycle with upgraded gel seat, helmet included, paid $400, ridden one time, asking $300 OBO. Call 748-5776 or 749-0964.

For sale: Two washers, one is like new and is $100, the other is an older model but still works good and is $50; 2 dryers, they both work, $50 each; 1992 green Honda Accord, runs good but needs work, has good tires, gets great gas mileage, asking $1000; 1 set of queen size box springs, in great condition, asking $25. If interested, please call 435-613-8365 or 435-820-4683.

Large collection of new baseball caps for sale, 106 summer type & 80 winter type caps, either $2 each, 3 for $5, 6 for $10, 12 for $18, or $275 OBO for the entire collection, these caps advertise various businesses & products, not baseball teams. For more information, call 435-613-1927.

For sale: Twin bed set; adult bike, $20; 3 in 1 crib set with mattress, $75. Call 384-2308 or 749-9284.

For sale: Railroad ties. Call 435-650-9617.

Moving sale, items include love seats, washer & dryers, end tables, dining tables and chairs, refrigerator, TV stands, TV’s, twin beds with frames, and baby & children’s clothing, must sell, no reasonable offer will be refused. For more information, call 435-684-3684.

For sale: PSE Nova camouflage archery bow, in excellent condition, $100; Crowley washer/dryer combo, white, in good condition, $225; 5 piece dinette set, black rod iron & wood, in excellent condition, $100. Please call 637-1632 or 650-3390.

For sale: 1989 Jeep Cherokee, has new 31” tires, 4” lift, runs great, $1500; 1996 Plymouth Neon, new tires, runs great, gets about 35 mpg; 3 year old female Doberman Pincher, very lovable, good guard dog, $500. Call 650-7485.

For sale: 1990 Grand Am, runs great, gets 32 mpg, has not leaked, has 4 brand new tires; 2 muzzleloader pistols; gun cabinet, holds 9 guns; metal closet. Call 435-653-2483. If no answer, leave a message & I will call you back.

For sale: Pull behind rack to haul a motorcycle or scooter, asking $20. Call 888-6662.

For sale: Canning jars; table saw; radial arm saw; jointer. Call 637-0610 or come see at 1400 East 890 North in Price.

For sale: Pig, about 215-230 lbs; new hardwood flooring. Call 613-7089.

For sale: Set of LT315/75R16 tires, new, $800; 1965 4WD 1/2 ton project truck, $200; 1965 3/4 ton; ‘88 Ford F250 4WD for parts; also looking for some mine belt and a portable oxygen bottle. Call 687-2212.

For sale: Set of 185/60R14 tires, $25 for the set; 150 watt PA system, $25; ‘81 Kawasaki 650 motorcycle, $250 OBO. Call 637-0573.

For sale: Infant baby swing, in good condition; older washer, works. Call 630-1275.

For sale: wedding dress, in good condition, size 4, asking $75 OBO. Call 472-3077.

For sale: Troybuilt rear tine tiller, $250; 1300 watt generator, $125; 2 chrome roll bars, $60-$75. Call 613-9248.

Window mount air conditioner for sale, not a swamp cooler, paid $200, asking only $50; looking for old costume jewelry for a craft project; looking for old cigar boxes; looking for egg plants. Call 653-2773. 

Looking for a good, used car tow dolly; 1966 Ford for sale, custom 500, 48,000 miles, 289 engine, 3 speed on the column. Call 613-8918.

For sale: Troybuilt Roto tiller, $200; 1300 watt generator, $125. Call 613-9248.

Portable fireplace for sale, cherry wood, not electric, $250; Pearl drum set for sale, $800; free kittens. Call 613-1860.

140 GAL. TAR Kettle with 3 mop pails, supply buckets, flood bucket, roof cart, 3-20 gal. L.P. tanks and roof hoist $1500. 435-613-1881

For sale: Estate gas heatrola heater, #105F, exterior is in good condition, interior is rusted, not sure if it works, best offer. Call 307-679-9284.

For sale: Intro to Corrections class by instructor Henrie, $70; Intro to Biology, $90; Aerobic Dance Exercise for aerobics class by instructor D. Root, $20, classes are at CEU this fall semester, bought brand new last semester. If interested, call 613-0142. If no answer, leave a message & I will return your call.

For sale: Master Cool mobile evaporative cooler, runs great, asking $125. Call 653-2548 in Cleveland.

For sale: Portable fireplace, cherry wood, can be placed anywhere(even in a corner), like new, still has the tags on it, paid over $700, asking only $300 cash. Call 613-1860.

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560 Computers / Electronics

For sale: Set of Vortec cordless phones, comes with base phone, caller ID, call waiting, and all instructions, they work excellent but the answering machine does not work, asking $20. Call 637-2616.

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600 Lawn/Farm & Ranch

For sale: 4040 John Deere tractor w/cab & loader, 90 horse power, asking $19,000; 1999 Buick Park Avenue, $3800. Call 435-724-0820.

Horse hay for sale. Call 820-0397.

Small bales of hay for sale. Call 820-8880.

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610 Livestock

CLIFF VOORHESS/WHIT Hill Quarter Horse Production Sale, Friday, September 5, 2008 7:00 p.m. (preview prior to sale) at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. Contact Brenda for more information on a catalog at 801-798-3081 or brenda@circlevmeat.com.

For sale: Ten year old Albino/paint mare, must go ASAP, asking $150, she rode really good a month and a half ago, she needs work. Call 650-7093 or 820-0822.

Goats for sale, born the week after Easter. Call 637-5849.

For sale: Wiener pigs; calf. Call 613-7089.

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640 Pets

Four kittens, very cute and fluffy, 8 weeks, box trained, free to good home. Call 748-2111

AKC Miniature Schnauzer puppies have had first shots, dew claws and tails done, and have been groomed. Only 3 left 2 females and 1 male only $275. We also have an AKC Miniature Schnauzer 4 month black male for only $250 Call 435-749-1484 or 435-381-5425

For sale: two fish tanks, complete with fish and accessories, $25 for both. Call 630-4078.

For sale: Baby parakeets, very friendly, great colors, $15 each. Call 650-7482.

Free: Pair of white Peking ducks, male goose and Blue Cochin roosters. Call 435-650-3308.

Dachshund puppies for sale. Call 749-0519.

Two Beagle puppies for sale, 5 weeks old, $300 OBO each. Call Chelsea at 435-231-1330.

For sale: beautiful Cocker Spaniel, 7 months old, she is looking for a loving family who will give her a lot of attention, she is fun and full of energy, has been around children and other animals, crate trained. If interested, call 435-687-9516 or 435-724-9145.

Free kittens, gray in color, litter box trained, weaned. Call 637-4454 for more information.

Free to a good home: Male Terrier, about 1 year old. Please call 650-6303. If no answer, please leave a message & I will return your call.

Parakeet babies for sale, $15 each; 3 wildlife paintings for sale, on goose feathers, asking $30 each; Poodle stud available, black, 12” at shoulder. Call 650-7482.

For sale: Two fish tanks, complete with fish, asking $25 for both. Call 630-4078.

Dachshund puppies for sale; looking for a small, dorm size fridge. Call 749-0519 or 749-2790.

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800 Recreational

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820 OHVs

For sale: 2002 Honda 400 ex sportracks 4 wheeler 2x4, has white brothers pipe, K&N air filter, new tires, garage kept, in excellent condition, has less than 1,000 hours, asking $3000 OBO. Call 749-0125.

ATV for sale: Honda 300, 2WD, automatic, includes plus seat for extra rider, asking $3000, will include a snow plow for an extra $150. Call 687-2773

For sale: 2004 Kazuma 4 wheeler, 250cc engine, fully automatic, asking $1400 OBO. Call 435-820-4723.

For sale: 2006 kid’s 4 wheeler, Red Cat 110 cc; 1994 PW80 kid’s dirt bike. Call 637-3987.

For sale: 1972 cabin cruiser, fully loaded, in excellent condition, must see to appreciate. Call 613-0449 or come see at 1418 West Gordon Creek Road.

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840 Campers & Trailers

Western Pawn and Tools. 8’ – 0” Cab over camper 80 model new converter and new rubber roof self contained $600. Call (435) 687-9876 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

For sale: 2004 Hallmark 6x12 enclosed trailer, asking $2100. Call 888-6891 or 650-7350.

For sale: 1982 Road Runner travel trailer, new cushions, new heater, in excellent condition, has been stored in a garage for years, asking only $800, first come first serve. Call Amber at 820-4312.

For sale: 1994 F150 short bed camper shell & carpet kit, asking $800 for both. If interested, please call Beau at 435-650-6826 or 435-650-7738.

For sale: 1978 5th wheel camp trailer; ‘91 S10 Blazer. Call 749-0164.

For sale: 1978 fifth wheel camp trailer; ‘91 S10 Blazer, will make a great deal. Call 749-0164.

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900 Autos

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910 Autos New & Used

2000 JEEP CHEROKEE 4x4, 95,000K, AIR, CRUISE, CD, POWER LOCKS & WINDOWS, TOW PKG, GOOD CONDITION, 2” LIFT, $6,495, 749-1704

$500! POLICE IMPOUNDS! Cars from $500! Hondas, Chevys, Jeeps, and more! Available now. For listings (800)586-3805 extension A518

For sale: 1989 Cadillac Seville, in good condition, 117,000 miles, asking $1600. Call 650-1171 for more information.

For sale: 1998 Ford Expedition,in excellent condition, runs great, loaded, Eddie Bauer, black in color, tan leather interior, premium sound with a 6 disc changer, good tires with rally rims, running boards with lights, chrome grill guard, VHS, DVD, K&N filter system, Flow Master exhaust, tow package, and more, asking $7500. Call 435-650-9775.

For sale: 2002 Ford Escort, in good shape, power windows, mirrors & locks, dual airbags, cruise, keyless entry, new battery, $4500 OBO. Call Tom at 851-4202 to test drive.

For sale: 2006 F250 4x4 crew cab pickup, like new, 11,850 miles, 5.4 liter engine, 8’ bed, $21,925, will consider an older pickup for trade in. Call 637-0529. If no answer, leave a message & I will return your call. Or come see at 543 East 200 North in Price.

For sale: 1990 GMC 2500 extended cab truck, 4WD, high mileage, runs good, asking $1500 OBO. Call 749-9995.

For sale: 1983 Chevy full size Blazer; street stock race car. Call 820-2065.

For sale: 2005 Rubicon Jeep Wrangler unlimited, tinted windows, 9,000 miles, dual top that was used one time, like new, original seats have never been used and have Jeep seat covers, a new wench is available for this Jeep. Call 650-1091 or 472-3020.

For sale: ‘89 Ford 4x4, 5 speed, has an insulated shell, comes with or without a 16 foot aluminum boat, will take anyone for a test drive. Call 637-2537.

For sale: 1976 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, has a strong running 400 engine, will sell all or parts, will sell the engine only for $575; standing swamp cooler fan, $65; 1990 custom Chevy Van, 350 engine, automatic transmission, runs great, asking $775, offer or trade; new front axles for a 89-98 Chevy 1/2 ton, $200; front fenders and hood for an 89-98 Chevy 1/2 ton, $225. For more information, call 687-2119.

For sale: 1997 Buick LeSabre, red, runs great, asking $3000 firm; golf cart, needs two tires and a little work, asking $500. Call Donna at 435-609-1316 or in the evenings call 435-286-2240.

For sale: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, in excellent condition except for the paint, asking $1200 OBO. Call 888-6662.

For sale: 1990 Plymouth Sundance, needs a head gasket. Call 650-3906.

For sale: 1986 Toyota pickup truck, runs good, 2WD, asking $600 OBO. Call 748-2747.

Many old cars & trucks for sale or trade, mostly ‘49-’57 Chevy, all are 4 door except for one & some pickups, prices available upon request. Call Rich at 435-381-5550 or 435-633-4159 and please leave a message.

For sale: 1989 Jeep Cherokee, has new 31” tires, 4” lift, runs great, $1500; 1996 Plymouth Neon, new tires, runs great, gets about 35 mpg; 3 year old female Doberman Pincher, very lovable, good guard dog, $500. Call 650-7485.

For sale: 2006 F250 4x4 crew cab pickup, like new, 11,825 miles, 5.4 liter engine, 8’ bed, $20,925, will consider an older pickup for trade in; weight bench with 100 lbs of weights. Call 637-0529. If no answer, leave a message & I will return your call. Or come see at 543 East 200 North in Price.

For sale: ‘89 Ford 4x4, 5 speed, has an insulated shell, comes with or without a 16 foot aluminum boat, will take anyone for a test drive. Call 637-2537.

For sale: 1993 Chevy S10 4x4, 4.3 liter V6, runs, low book is $2700, asking $400, 4WD works, front end needs to be put back together; electric Lowery organ, $200; Chevy 5 lug rims. Call 435-650-5342 for more information.

For sale: 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, 4 cylinder, asking $4500; big cabin Bayliner boat, asking $7500. Call 749-0848. 

1966 Ford for sale, custom 500, 48,000 miles, 289 engine, 3 speed on the column; looking for a good, used car tow dolly. Call 613-8918.

For sale: 1993 Ford F250 long bed truck, dark blue in color, in good condition, asking $3200. Call Jed at 820-6664.

For sale: 1985 Chevy pickup, restored, new paint, new motor, runs excellent, 4WD; 1988 motor home, 30 feet. Call Dan at 820-0984.

For sale: 1993 Toyota, 4 cylinder, 138,000 miles, $3000 OBO. Call 435-820-0447.

For sale: 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, in excellent condition, new tires, $5000. Call 435-722-7360.

For sale: ‘94 Ford Explorer, runs good, $1500 OBO. Call 749-2387.

For sale: ‘01 Bonneville, has had really good care, 180,000 miles, asking $5000 or will trade for a mobile home or a large travel trailer. Call 435-722-7360. 

For sale: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, in very good condition, paint is no good, asking $1200. Call 888-6662.

For sale: ‘89 Ford 1/2 ton 4x4, 5 speed, has an insulated shell, comes with or without a 16 foot aluminum boat, will take anyone for a test drive. Call 637-2537.

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940 Auto Parts

For sale: Four 215/70R16 tires, in excellent condition, $20; 1992 Ford Explorer 2WD, $1200 OBO. Call 637-4260 after 5:00 p.m.

For sale: 650 Holly carburetor with rebuild kit, $50. Call 636-0943.

For sale: 17” tires, 14” tires; full size pickup bed utility trailer, $150; side by side refrigerator, $100; electric range. Call 435-609-1330.

For sale: 2001 Edge high performance chip for a Dodge Cummins. Call 637-3794.

For sale: four silver 17” Prime rims, from a 2000 Acura Integra, will fit Honda, asking $200 OBO. Call 637-2449.

For sale: two 15” Planet Audio sub woofers, $300 for both. Call 820-0011.

For sale: Edge performance chip for a Dodge. Call 637-3794.

For sale: 17” tires, like new; tires, size 37x12.50x17; 14” tires; pickup bed utility trailer, $150; side by side refrigerator, $100 OBO; electric range, $40 OBO. Call 435-609-1330.

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Difficult Journalistic Choices

Josie Luke

A picture can say a thousand words, but sometimes, perhaps those words shouldn’t be said.
A few weeks ago as I was listening to a program on National Public Radio, I heard the story of a freelance journalist, embedded with a group of Marines in Iraq, who was disembedded as a result of his publishing several photographs of U.S. soldiers killed in a suicide blast.

The story has been covered by several media outlets, including NPR and the New York Times, with opinions expressed on both sides of the issue. In the Times article, the photographer, Zoria Miller expressed his frustration, saying what happened was, “absolutely censorship.” He continued, “I took pictures of something they didn’t like, and they removed me. Deciding what I can and cannot document, I don’t see a clearer definition of censorship.”

According to the military it was an issue of security. “Specifically, Mr. Miller provided our enemy with an after-action report on the effectiveness of their attack and on the response procedures of U.S. and Iraqi forces,” said Lt. Col. Chris Hughes, a Marine spokesman.

Both arguments certainly hold weight depending on a person’s background and opinions. Those in opposition to the war may argue that it is simply a case of censorship by the military or the administration of President George W. Bush. They may say that if the American public were to see more of the type of photographs published by Miller, the public outcry would quickly bring the war to a swift conclusion.

On the other side, there are the family members and fellow soldiers of the marines so brutally killed, who may see it as an affront to the memory of the soldiers. The military also must take into consideration the information or power it gives the enemy to be able to see the results of such an attack. In a war where many of the tactics are used to terrorize, such information may in fact aid the enemy.

Though I believe that journalists have an obligation to report the news, I wonder if there should be a point when they have gone too far. What purpose does taking pictures of dead soldiers really serve? Every time I hear of another dead U.S. soldier, it makes my heart hurt. Have we as human beings come to a point where we need to see a picture to understand the sacrifices made by those serving our country?

The first journalism course I took in college was a class in mass communications. I don’t remember everything I learned, but I can remember a graphic photograph in the text book used to illustrate the point that, as a journalist, you have a responsibility, not just to report whatever you see, but to also take into account the effect it will have on those involved.

The Society of Professional Journalism, the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, gives general guidelines on the subject. The rule they use is “minimize harm.” They suggest journalists should do the following:

— Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.

— Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those affected by tragedy or grief.
— Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance.

— Recognize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into anyone’s privacy.

— Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.

— Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects or victims of sex crimes.

— Be judicious about naming criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges.

— Balance a criminal suspect’s fair trial rights with the public’s right to be informed.

I remember specifically going over this, but I am afraid some journalists are more concerned with their determination to push the envelope in an effort to preserve the rights of a “free press,” and in doing so are ignoring their responsibility to minimize harm to those involved.

Writing for a community newspaper, and especially one in such a small community, I believe it is even more important to make sure that what I write and the photographs I take are sensitive to the human beings I work with. I know many of the people I interview; in fact, at many times it feels like I’m related to most of them. This proves to make some of the articles I write more difficult, and it also affects what I view as good journalism.

I do not believe graphic photographs of dead soldiers should be published in national newspapers. I also believe photographs of severe automobile accidents, or other needless information about traumatic incidents do not belong in community newspapers. Such photographs and information may draw higher sales, but the effect such information has on those involved is not worth it.

So, I strive to provide facts, putting myself in the person’s shoes whenever possible, considering people’s feelings, while remembering the obligation I have to report in an objective and fair manner. If I ever make a mistake, I encourage anyone to let me know. 

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In Memory of Montell

Great artists and poets seem to be more fully appreciated and revered only after their death. I believe this will also be the case of Montell Seely. As future generations look back on his accomplishments, I believe he will be recognized as truly a man of vision.  He had a keen love of history and his roots.  After his family, the pageant was the love of his life.  He was very adamant that it be called the Castle Valley Pageant and not the Montell Seely Pageant. His respect for his ancestry was evidenced when, in the early stages of developing the pageant, he thought it would be appropriate to have a Danish accent for one of the roles.  We all gave our best shot at a Danish accent and I was given the part.

 When Montell learned that the church would only sponsor the pageant every other year, I believe he feared, as I do, that without the continuity of having it every year, interest would wane, animals and equipment may not be as available and the pageant would die altogether.  When he learned that a ranking official of the church would be visiting in the area, he found opportunity to approach him and ask if the pageant could be supported in the off years by local supporters. He was told by the official that the church would like the pageant to be performed every year and given approval for local support in the off years.

 I believe no greater tribute could be given to Montell than to establish a trust or a foundation to allow not only local, but also statewide contributors to support the pageant, which is a unique presentation of history, romance, trials and inspiration in a natural setting for good, clean, educational family enjoyment.

- Don Price
Oklahoma

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