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Volume 2, Issue 42
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Edition

 

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County Events click here

Pulling Together
for a Cause

-The Emery High construction classes are building a Children's Justice Center to serve abused children in Emery County.

Budget Cuts Decimate
Emergency Service
Grants

-The legislature slashed $1 million from the grants committee budge, in addition to a 20 percent budget cut earlier in the year.

Historic Bridge’s
History Celebrated
with Kiosk

-On Oct. 8 the Swinging Bridge was marked with the unveiling of an interperative kiosk describing the history and geology of the site and that of the surrounding area.

Ferron Agrees to Issue
Business License to
Treatment Facility

-The nearly year-long debate over a residential treatment facility for troubled teenage girls in Ferron may end without a prolonged court battle following Ferron City’s agreement to approve a business license for the center.

Orangeville City,
Property Owner
Disagree Over
Animal Issues

-Complaints that an Orangeville resident had too many animals on her property led to the homeowner being informed that she was out of compliance with the city’s animal ordinance.

 

  

 

 

 

Pulling Together for a Cause

Josie Luke

The Emery High construction classes have built nine homes since instructor Jim Keele developed the program, but their current project is different. Instead of building family homes, they are building a Children’s Justice Center which will serve abused children in Emery County.

The construction classes became involved in the project after Shelley Wright, director of the Carbon and Emery County centers, turned to the Emery County Commission for assistance after the owner of the home which housed the previous center sold the property. During a meeting, it was suggested that because the Emery County School District owned building lots near the high school used for the construction classes, that Wright might consider contacting the High School about being involved in the project.

After the School District agreed to donate the land, and other roadblocks were cleared with assistance from local governments, the construction classes got to work. They broke ground for the center on Sept. 19, and they plan to be finished by May of 2009.

The justice center is altogether a different project for Keele’s classes. Usually they build residential buildings, but because of the use of this building there are many more regulations they must follow.  “From an educational perspective this is really different,” Keele commented, “especially because of the fact that it’s commercial and not residential, and that we have to follow ADA guidelines.”

But as with the homes, he feels it helps the students learn to work and gain character. “Just like the habitat for humanity homes, it makes you feel like you are doing something to help others. I think we inherently want to do things for people. It’s the same reason I became a teacher,” Keele explained.
Since its development, the project has garnered attention from many sides. “A lot of people have been excited because it involves kids helping other kids,” explained Wright. This is not overlooked by the students who are building the center. Keele stated, “They may not really be willing to say that they are making a difference, but  they are.”

The students in the two classes are: Roger Boyer, Morgan Burr, Ian Tadehara, Adam Frisbie, Dustin Healy, Jennie Miller, Hayden Barney, Jacob Boel, Skylar Carpenter, Shane Cox, Ryan Downard, CJ Gardiner, Aarow Hefner, Dalton Judd, Burl Kinoshita, Scott Larsen, Ian MacDonald, William Mangum, Colten Miller, Christopher Sanchez, and Nicole Smith.

The students are somewhat hesitant to speak about the importance of the project they are working on, but with some prodding, several were willing to comment.

Ian Tadehara has a unique perspective of the project because he actually worked on a house last school year. He said working on the new center is “definitely” different. “Last year I built a house and this is different because before, it would help a family, but this will help a bunch of kids in the community just coming in in different situations and getting help whenever they need it.”

“Knowing it’s going to help the community out just helps me work hard,” said Roger Boyer. “Knowing it’s going to help children gives me motivation to keep going some days.”

Boyer’s classmate, Dustin Healy, really enjoys the work the students do in the class. He said, “I really get a kick out of this. I like working with my hands and building things.” He hopes that after they are done with the center that people can understand the level of work the students put in to the project. “I hope that people could notice how much work we’ve done here, and know we’re doing this for a good reason,” he said.

Jennifer Jorgensen has also worked on house construction with Keele in years past. This year Jorgensen is working with Keele as his assistant on the project, and the importance of the project is not lost on her. “You can look at this in the long run and say, ‘I built something that is going to help kids,’” she stated. “They can come here and feel comfortable. When I am old I’ll be able to look back and be like, ‘I was able to change that area.’”

The classes are well on their way into the project. On Monday, Oct. 6, they finished raising the last wall on the building, and beginning next week they will be starting to put up roof trusses.

Keele commented that the project is benefitted by the assistance of many subcontractors, including: Terry Lofthouse, Steve and Chad Carlson, Mark McMullin, Galen Dugmore, Gordon Card, Lee Madsen, Jon Sorensen and Randy Magnuson and employees at Magnuson Lumber.

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Budget Cuts Decimate
Emergency Service Grants

Josie Luke

Many of the effects of the recent round of budget cuts made by the Utah Legislature were well covered in the media. But one cut, which could have huge effects on Emery County Emergency Medical Services, was not well documented.

The information was initially revealed by Sheriff Lamar Guymon at the Emery County Commission meeting, Oct. 7. Guymon, a member of the Utah EMS Grants Committee representing law enforcement, recounted the cuts during the public comment portion of the commission meeting. He explained that the legislature had slashed $1 million from the grants committee budget, in addition to a 20 percent budget cut earlier in the year.

“This impacts every EMS agency in the state,” Guymon said. “Our committee funds equipment for designated fire, ambulance, dispatch and search and rescue grants. This takes away 50 percent of the funding that they’ve received in past years. These have been a big benefit to the county.”

Guymon explained that these grants are “built into” the Emery County ambulance budget each year, and so without this funding, the losses may fall back on tax payers.

“We’ve never had any funding losses like this before,” said Guymon. The committee had viewed their designated funds as “untouchable” in such circumstances, so with two rounds of losses this year, they are frustrated. “We as a committee are very concerned that the legislature can do this with designated funds,” Guymon said. “Our biggest fear is that they may attempt to do this again next year.”

The sheriff was hesitant to say what effects the cuts would have on county EMS services, but he said that the situation was one that the commission and ambulance services needed to address.

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Historic Bridge’s History
Celebrated with Kiosk

  Josie Luke

The Swinging Bridge played a key role in the history of the San Rafael Swell region. The site is now a local recreational spot which draws local visitors along with visitors to the area. On Oct. 8 the bridge was marked with the unveiling of an interperative kiosk describing the history and geology of the site and that of the surrounding area.

The kiosk features historical and more recent photographs of the area and interpretive graphics, along with text describing how the suspension bridge is the last of its kind in Utah.  The kiosk also details the construction of the bridge by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1935 and 1937

According to Ray Peterson, the kiosk project “had its roots in a bridge restoration project conducted four years ago.” While the restorations were being made, those involved suggested the site would benefit from such a sign. The Emery County Historical Society then applied for a grant for the project and received matching funds from the Utah State Historical Preservation Society.

When plans were initially made to install the kiosk, the Swinging Bridge was one of two suspension bridges in the state, but since the other burned down recently, it is now the only one in Utah. So, the informational panel is especially relevant.

The unveiling was attended by members of the Emery County Historical society who were involved in the development of the kiosk including: Evelyn Huntsman, Dotty Grimes, Vernel and Kathleen Rowley, Sheriff Lamar Guymon, Commissioner Gary Kofford, Peterson and a representative from the Bureau of Land Management, who owns the property.

Grimes explained their goal in installing the interpretive panel. ““When something is old, it tends to loose its value with people they think it isn’t good anymore, and so it becomes a target for graffiti and target practice. Our hope is that interpreting it and showing the importance of it to the area, then we can preserve it. Once people know something is still important, they tend to leave it alone.

“If people understand the history, they ill respect it and enjoy it more. The Swinging Bridge has always been a really beloved place to come. It has probably been one of the most visited places on the San Rafael, so we definitely want to preserve it.”

The Emery County Historical society hopes the panel will be informative and enjoyable to all who visit the area. Peterson also commented that they also hope that the kiosk will “almost indestructible,” considering the graffiti near the bridge. 

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Ferron Agrees to Issue Business
License to Treatment Facility

James L. Davis

The nearly year-long debate over a residential treatment facility for troubled teenage girls in Ferron may end without a prolonged court battle following Ferron City’s agreement to approve a business license for the center.

In a letter sent to Charlotte Williams and her company, Pine Meadows Treatment Center on Sept. 17, Ferron City Recorder Adele Justice indicated that the city was prepared to issue the center a business license, with conditions, namely that the home also located on the property where the center will reside either be vacated or that separate water and sewer connections be installed and that the facility pass fire and building inspections.

Williams said the letter’s tone is a positive one and in it Justice writes that the city looks forward to a good working relationship with the center and wishes the business success.

The letter came as a relief to Williams, who has been struggling to obtain a business license for almost a year.  Most recently Williams, through her attorney, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on Aug. 6 against Ferron City following a back and forth battle for a license to open the business that began in December of last year.

The issue of permitting the development of a residen­tial treatment facility for troubled teenagers in the city has divided the community.  When the issue first came before the planning and zoning committee in December of last year there was not a quorum present to vote on the zoning request, and when the issue went before city council that same night the city approved a business license to Williams for her facility, pending clearance by planning and zoning. With what she felt was con­ditional approval to open her business; Williams in­vested on renovations to the building she had leased to prepare it for operation.

In the interim residents living close to where the fa­cility would be established began to voice their con­cerns about troubled youth being housed in a treatment facility they did not want to be in and argued that a treatment facility is far dif­ferent than a foster home. During the Jan. 10 meetings of the planning and zon­ing committee and the city council the issue dominated both meetings with the end result being that planning and zoning recommended that the city council rescind their earlier decision to give a business license to Wil­liams. During the city council meeting the council took the committee’s recommen­dation and rescinded the license and the issue went back to planning and zoning for further discussion and research. Planning and zon­ing returned the issue to city council on Feb. 19 stating that the city would need to amend its zoning ordinance to permit the business.

The Ferron City Coun­cil voted during its Feb. 28 meeting against amending its zoning ordinances to allow the facility to go for­ward, the last action by the city in a back and forth debate that has embroiled much of the community.

The letter from the city opens the door for Williams to be able to obtain her business license.  In the letter the city asks to be part of the inspection process prior to the license being issued and Williams indicated she had no problem with city representatives being present during the inspections.

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Orangeville City, Property Owner
Disagree Over Animal Issues

   James L. Davis

Complaints that an Orangeville resident had too many animals on her property led to the homeowner being informed that she was out of compliance with the city’s animal ordinance.

Windy Larsen was visited by Orangeville City Mayor Bart Cox and Zoning Administrator Dennis Tuttle on Oct. 9 and told that she was in violation of city ordinances for the number of animals she has on her property.  Larsen owns horses, goats, sheep and chickens, which she has kept on her property. She owns almost 10 acres, with a home that faces the city’s main street.

Larsen was unaware that she was in violation of zoning ordinances, believing that with the land she owned she could keep all of her animals. She has owned the home and property for the past two years and Orangeville City leaders indicated that they were unaware of the number of animals she kept on the field behind her home until they received complaints from neighbors about the animals.

According to Larsen she visited Orangeville City Hall prior to purchasing the property to ask about animal rights.  She said that she was told that the property was “grandfathered” in regard to animal rights and that she didn’t need to worry about it.  Orangeville City employees at city hall said they do not recall having spoken to Larsen.

Larsen’s property is within an R2-8000 Residential Zone and with the acreage she does own she is eligible for the greatest number of animal units possible for that zone, which are three animal units.  According to Tuttle an animal unit consists of two horse, two cows, seven sheep, four goats, 36 chickens, or a combination of the animals.

“I would not have purchased the property had I known I was only eligible for three animal units,” Larsen said.

Larsen raises Nigerian Dwarf goats and “fainters,” which she sells.  At one time she had as many as 16 horses on the property, although now she only has four full size horses and four “minis.”  The horses graze in her field. She said she has an arrangement with Kathryn Seely for the horses to graze on her property east of Larsen’s.  Larsen also has sheep and chickens on her property.  She said her love of animals is what led her to move from the city to a rural area.

Of her sheep, Larsen said she had already made arrangements to sell all but five of the sheep at auction prior to ever being visited by Orangeville City.

Larsen has not applied for the animal rights her property is eligible for and she will have 30 days to apply for the rights so the issue can be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Orangeville City Council on Nov. 13.

Larsen said that the owner of the property before her had told her when she purchased the land that he had 70 horses on the property, so she is seeking legal advice before taking any action over the matter.

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  • Missionaries
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Elder Morgan McCann Clark

Elder Morgan McCann Clark has accepted a call to serve in the Washington Spokane Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is the son of Ed and Tracy Clark of Ferron and the grandson of Dodd and Connie Wilstead of Castle Dale and the late Johnnie and Callie Clark of Grantsville.  He will speak in the Ferron Creek Ward (Ferron Stake Center) at 11 a.m. on Oct. 19 and will enter the Missionary Training Center on Oct. 29.

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Shaylie Huntington

Shaylie Huntington has been called to serve in the Columbus, Ohio mission, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She will be speaking in the Orangeville Second Ward on Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.  She enters the Missionary Training Center on Oct. 22.
She is the daughter of Doug and Sandra Huntington and the granddaughter of Ruane and Joyce Law and LeRay and Joan Huntington of Orangeville.

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Elder Anthony L. Hales

Elder Anthony L. Hales will return from serving two years in the France, Paris Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Oct. 16.
He will be speaking in the Millsite Ward (church on the hill) at 11 am on Oct. 19.

 

  

 

 

Joshua Chase Benson

FERRON—Joshua Chase Benson, age 23, returned to his Heavenly home on Oct. 7, 2008, after a motorcycle accident in Provo.  He was born March 20, 1985, in Price, to Jacen and Annette Jex Benson.
Chase had a loving, generous heart and cared deeply for his family members and friends.  He showed great tenderness for young children, especially toward his sister, Brianne, who adored him.  Chased loved to camp, hunt, and enjoyed the outdoors.  He could be a real joker and had a great sense of humor.  He delighted in testing his father’s strength—pitting him in wrestling matches.
He is survived by his sweetheart, Janeen Nelson, of Duchene County; his parents, Jacen and Annette Benson; his siblings: Jennifer (John) Steinman, Chelsea (Chase) Behling, Chantelle (Buck) Parrish, Connor Benson, and Brianne Benson; his Grandparents: Ralph and Linda Benson, and Patsy Jex; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Ronald Jex; Grandmother, Ruth Richmond; and his Great-Grandmother, Juanita Averett.
Chase is loved and will be missed greatly by all his family and friends.
Funeral services were held Oct. 13, at the Ferron Stake Center.  Chase was laid to rest in the Ferron City Cemetery.  Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Iola Cobain

SALT LAKE CITY/HELPER- Our beloved mother, nonnie, sister, aunt, and friend, Violanda “Iola” Rachiele Cobain, age 87, passed away October 8, 2008 at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after a short illness.
She was born November 12, 1920 in Kenilworth to Salvatore and Rosina Marchese Rachiele.
Married Robert T. Cobain, Jr. Of Sparta, IL on September 14, 1946, he passed away November 28, 1947.
Iola was raised in Carbon County and resided in Helper until 2002.  After graduating from Carbon High she attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City.  She returned to Carbon County and worked at the Helper Journal Printing Shop as a proof-reader and also as a secretary at Central Elementary School and Helper Jr. High.  During that time she was also an assistant at the Helper Library as well as the school libraries in Kenilworth, Spring Glen and Spring Canyon.  When she was appointed full time librarian at the Helper Library, she attended BYU in Provo to attain her Library Certification.  She remained as the librarian for Helper City for 55 years.  At the time of her retirement, she received a certificate from the State of Utah for longest service record.  Iola was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Helper where she served as President of the Altar Society from 1964-65.  She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Stella D’ America Italian Lodge.  She was so proud of her Italian heritage.  In 2002, she moved to Salt Lake City to be near her family.  She lived at St. Joseph’s Senior Apartments where she made many friends.  She loved to play bingo and listen to “The Piano Man Fond”.  She appreciated the wonderful staff that gave her such great love and care.  Her grandchildren will always remember their wonderful visits to Helper where Nonnie’s house smelled of garlic and rigatoni sauce and she drove them everywhere in her blue Pinto.  Mom you taught us love of God and respect and love of family.  We enjoyed having you close to us so we could make such lovely memories.  You will be missed.
Survived by her daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” (Joseph Charles) Veltri, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Nicole and Charles Anthony; sisters, Margaret (Fred) Pearce, Aspen, CO; Rosie Gillespie, Salt Lake City; brothers, Guido (Dorothy) Rachiele, Price; Raymond (Shirley) Rachiele, Helper; Salvatore Rachiele Jr., Corvallis, OR; Henry (Dorothy) Rachiele, Las Cruces New Mexico; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Helen; brothers, Orlando, Eldon, and Rudy.
Funeral Mass was Oct. 13 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Committal was in Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome daily.
In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the Carmelite Monastery 5714 So. Holladay Blvd, Holladay, Utah 84121 in memory of Iola.

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Preston C. Anderson

EMERY—Preston C. Anderson, age 77, passed away Oct. 9, 2008, at his home.  Preston was born Feb. 10, 1931, in Emery to Clinton C. and Florence Johana Anderson.  He married Deanna Darlene Cobb on April 20, 1968, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Preston grew up and attended school in Emery, and then at age 18, he joined the military.  He served his country in the US Navy for 20 years, and then worked for another 20 years with the Civil Service.  He retired in 1987 while living in California.  He then moved back to Utah.
He spent a lot of time at Fish Lake where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the all around outdoors.  He also loved his family and spending time together.
Preston is survived by his children: Preston (Cathy) Anderson of Emery, Chontell Anderson of California, and Destani (Tony) Almeida of Magna; a sister, Rene (Leif) Erickson of Emery; a sister-in-law, Christina Anderson of Grand Junction, Colorado; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers: Bruce Anderson, Keith Anderson, and Maurice Anderson.
Funeral services were Oct. 13, at the Emery LDS Ward Chapel.  Interment was in the Emery Town Cemetery.  Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Helen Zoolakis Flynn
1916-2008

EAST CARBON - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, Helen Bikakis Zoolakis Flynn, age 91, passed away Oct. 6, 2008 in Salt Lake City.
She was born in Kaleves, Crete, Greece on Oct. 28, 1916 to Charles Nick and Katherine Ninos Bikakis.
She immigrated with her mother and brother Nick to the United States on July 4, 1921 to be united with her father who had immigrated earlier and prepared a home for them in Sunnyside.  She is registered in The American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island.  She married Efstratios “Steve” Zoulakis (Zoolakis) on Oct. 28, 1934 in Price, he died on Sept. 29, 1982.  They raised their family in Columbia, Utah.  She centered her life around her family and friends.  Her expertise in cooking outstanding American and Greek food along with her Greek pastries were widely recognized.  She attended school in Sunnyside and Price, and later went on to school and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse on February 26, 1949.  She worked many years at the hospital in Dragerton, and eventually was employed as the Industrial Nurse at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital serving all the mines in that area.  She had the opportunity to work with many wonderful doctors, including going into the mines with the doctors to assist injured miners.  In the early days when doctors were not available, she delivered babies and sutured cuts.  After the hospital in East Carbon was closed, she worked as a nurse in Price until her retirement.  She was an active member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price.  She served as President of the LPN organization of Carbon County, President in the Daughter of Penelope; President and other offices in the Beta Sigma Phi Club in East Carbon; Philoptohos Society of Price; and the Leisure Club of Price and East Carbon.  She loved playing cards in the 500 Rummy Club for many years with her friends in Columbia.  She Married William H. Flynn on May 24, 1986, he died on May 4, 1998.  The family would like to thank the staff at the Avalon Care Center and Bristol Hospice for their wonderful care of our mother.
May her memory be eternal! Aionia aftis I mnimi!
Survived by her siblings, Mitchell (Dee) Bikakis, Price; Kriss (John) Hodges, St. George; sons, George (Sharlene) Zoolakis, Heber; John (Rena) Zoolakis, Taylorsville; Charles (Sandra) Zoolakis, Sandy; ten grandchildren; twenty two great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and the family of William H. Flynn. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Nick Bikakis; Luther Bikakis in WWII; husbands, Steve Zoolakis and Bill Flynn. Funeral service were Oct. 11 at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price. Committal was in Price City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in memory of Helen.

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Pauline Sandoval
“Together Again”

PRICE - Maria Apolonia Sandoval, affectionately known to most as “Grandma Pauline,” died Oct. 10, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 90.
She was born May 20, 1918 in Gallina, N.M., to Regina Aragon and Jose Enriques Jacquez II
Married Jose Antonio Sandoval, April 10, 1939 in Cuba, N.M., he died Jan. 29, 1985.
Mom was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.  She was the “rock” of our family... and her children where here life.  She was a member of the Notre Dame Parish where her faith meant everything to her.  She was an avid Jazz fan, and supported them faithfully.
She loved to cook and feed everyone that came to her home.  She made the “very best” beans and tortillas anyone every tasted.  She had an open door policy, and everyone was more than welcome at the table in “Grandma’s Kitchen”.
....She will be extremely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survived by her eight children, Gilbert (Genevieve) Sandoval, Hank Sandoval, Bessie (Juan)
Montelegre, Margie Duran, Louise (Candy) Manzanares, Josie (Jesse) Alcon, Deloris (Buddy) Quintana, Joanne (Steven) Manzanares; brothers, Isidor (Rose) Jacquez, and Adelaido Jacquez; along with 36 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren, all of Price.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, one sister, two sisters-in-law, two sons-in-law and two grandsons.
 “Goodby MAMA, We Love You.”
Funeral Mass, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church.  Vigil service Tuesday evening 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home.  Family will be at Mitchell’s Tuesday and Wednesday one hour prior to service.  Committal service will be in the Price City Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.  

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Emojeane Ferguson

WELLINGTON-Emojeane Ferguson, age 74, passed away Oct. 7,  at Castleview Hospital in Price.
She was born May 19, 1934 in Lexington, Virginia to Prentis and Mary Goodman Womeldorf.
Married Peter Ferguson, Oct. 21, 1956 in Timber Ridge, Va.
Emojeane was an active member of the Price United Methodist Church where she assisted in many church functions.  She was very thoughtful of others and she enjoyed volunteering  at the Castle Country Care Center, and at Castleview Hospital as a Pink Lady.  Emojeane enjoyed writing letters and sending cards to family and friends.  Emojeane was a resident of Carbon County since 1985.  After her eyesight began to fail she enjoyed listening to books on tape.  She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Survived by her husband, Peter Ferguson, Wellington; two daughters and one son, Cynthia (Mark) Whittington, Sitka, Alaska, Mary (Steve) Beckelhimer, Milton, West Virginia, David (Yeh) Ferguson, Aurora, Colorado; daughter-in-law, Dr. Cheryl Cook, Ashland, Kentucky; grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Robert, Michael and Allyson; brother, S.T. (MariAnna) Womeldorf, Hendersonville, Tennessee; sister, JoAnne (Clyde) Allison, Roanoke, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Jonathan Ferguson.
Memorial service was Oct. 13, at the Price United Methodist Church.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the Jonathan A. Ferguson Memorial Fund at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, St. Christopher Drive, Ashland, KY. 41101 or to a charity of your choice.

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Margaret “Margie” Diamanti

HELPER-Our loving and devoted wife and mother, Margaret Winkelried Diamanti died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, after a long illness.
She was born February 16, 1923 in Peerless, Utah to August and Anna Verant Winkelried.
“Margie” devoted all things to her family and loved ones.  She loved to cook, garden and share those things with her neighbors and friends.  She served as Carbon High School PTA president, Girl Scouts of America leader, 4-H leader, and longtime voter registrar.  She was a lifelong member of Stella D’America and St. Anthony Catholic Church of Helper.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Chris J. Diamanti; two daughters, Karen (Deon) Kone, Kristen (Ralph) Taylor; granddaughter, Nicolle (David) Jacobs; beloved aunt, Florence Eaquinta; and various nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
Funeral Mass was Oct. 9, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper.  Committal service was in the Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.

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Ferris Daniels Earley

CASTLE DALE—Our loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Ferris Daniels (Tuck) Earley, passed away at the age of 73, on October 11, 2008, in Castle Dale.  Ferris was born April 16, 1935, in Laketown, Utah, to Jeremiah and Bardella Violet Daniels Earley.  He married Afton Kay Ostler on September 25, 1957, in Provo, Utah.
Ferris is a veteran of the Korean War where he served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. 
He is survived by his wife, Afton; their six children: Russell K. Earley of Orangeville, Wade Lee Earley of Mt. Zion, Illinois, Julie Ann Earley of Castle Dale, Glenn Earley of Concord, California, Lisa Gale Earley Kiepke of Pleasant Grove, and Bradley F. Earley of Vernal; two children from a previous marriage: Jerry Earley and Lory Earley Page, both of Payson; three sisters: Nida Christensen and Evelyn Kinsey, both of  Spanish Fork, and Jeredine Black of Payson; seventeen grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Chloe Teal Tanner and Vonda Jolly.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Castle Dale LDS 3rd Ward Building.  There will be a viewing on Wednesday beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services at the church.  Interment will be in the Orangeville City Cemetery.  Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Mary C. Earl

HUNTINGTON—On October 9, 2008, our cherished mother, Mary C. Earl, surrounded by family, left this earth to join her true love, George, and her beloved son, Randy.
Mary was born December 27, 1921, to Paul and Mary Cavallo in Huntington, UT.  As a life long resident of Emery County, Mary graduated from North Emery High School, and attended nursing school for two years.  Mary and George were married July 12, 1941, in California and worked together at Douglas Aircraft Factory.  They returned to Huntington to open Earl’s in 1946 and other business enterprises throughout their lives.  Mary and George were well known for helping anyone in need.
Mary was involved in her community, served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, and was involved in many projects over the years.  Mary enjoyed gardening, fishing, painting, ceramics, traveling worldwide, working her business, and the time that she shared with her children and grandchildren.
Mary will be dearly missed by her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind her daughter, Sandra (Bennett Ray) Gunderson, and her son Kim (Sharon) Earl, both residing in Huntington; grandchildren: Shawn (Tasha) Van Seters, Jason Gunderson, Kimberlee (Edward) Rasbold, Timothy Earl, Jeff (Randi) Earl, Randy (April) Earl, Ilene (Eric) Grant, Robert (Kathy) Baker, John Michael Baker, and Amanda (Maurice) Cannon; great-grandchildren: Zack, Shantelle, Ashlin, Taran, Draydon, Corben, Tralynn, Melbourne, Traralgon, Adrie, Keaton, Jackson, Tory, Robert, Courtney, John Michael, Kylynn, Sadie, Maurice, and Aleah; and by many other loving and caring relatives and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, son, Randy, parents, and three brothers, Paul, Frank, and Jack.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale.  There will be a viewing Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services at the mortuary.  She will be laid to rest at Huntington City Cemetery.  Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.

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Pete Bottino
“Pa”

HELPER-Pete Bottino, born March 20, 1914 in Helper, Utah to John and Katherine Bottino passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 11, 2008 in Salt Lake City.
Pete served in the Navy from 1936 to 1939.  He married Wilma Seppi on September 9, 1940.  During WWII, Pete and Wilma worked in the Pearl Harbor Naval Yard.  In 1945, they returned to Helper where they raised their four children. 
Pete spent most of his life in Helper where he was known as Helper’s handyman.  He was the chief electrician for Helper City and retired from Utah Power and Light.  Pete helped install and maintain Helper’s first TV system.  Pete was truly devoted to his community and was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. 
Pete was a true adventurer who loved fishing and hunting.  He earned his pilot’s license at age 72 and even built his own helicopter.  He loved speeding in cars, snowmobiles and his chaparral. 
Pete was well known for his musical talents.  He could often be found playing his harmonica at any gathering, always brining joy to all. 
Pete is survived by his wife Wilma of 68 years, his sister Lorraine and Sam Falsone, brother-in-law Hiram and Helen Seppi, children Pat Noel, Jack and Mary Bottino, Becky Bottino and Ken Condray, Toni and Stan Payne, his grandchildren Brian and Carolynn Bottino, Penny Noel, Jeanie and Gabe Jacquez, Gina and Graeme Cox, Amy and Chris Wilcox, Julie and Brian Prutch, and Andrea Hickey, and great-grandchildren Alexis and Felicia Jacquez, Franklin Wilcox and Rufus Cox.
A vigil with rosary will be held at Mitchell’s Funeral Home, Price, Utah, Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 pm.  Funeral Mass Thursday, October 16, 10:00 am St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Helper.  Burial at Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.
The family would like to thank Garden Terrace and Alta Ridge care centers and Millcreek Hospice for their extraordinary care.  Donations can be made in his name to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.  

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October 7, 2008

San Rafael Back Country Horsemen

Wayne Ludington

Do you enjoy riding horses on the public lands in Carbon and Emery County?  Many important decisions have been made without input from horsemen and will continue to be made without us, though often with input from those who prefer not to see horses or mules on any trail or in any back country areas.  You need to be a member of the San Rafael Back Country Horsemen. 

The San Rafael Back Country Horsemen, a Carbon and Emery County organization is affiliated with the state organization, Back Country Horsemen of Utah and national organization, the Back Country Horsemen of America.  The national organization actually started in 1973 in the Montana’s Flathead Valley.   A group of horseman got together and started Back Country Horsemen because of the fear that unless something was done horsemen would start losing access to public land.  BCHU was formed with a three-fold purpose: to volunteer service in the backcountry, to educate horsemen on minimum impact horse handling, and to get involved in public land use planning.

It was the original assumption that Back Country Horsemen would be a different type of organization, not the usual special interest one, normally operating as a protest group. It was felt that a service club, doing work in the back country, would lend credibility to the group when it became involved in criticisms of agency management.

It was also recognized that some of the complaints against back country horse use were justified. Consequently, it was determined that an educational program should be a fundamental principle of the group.

So, service and education joined a determination to protect our heritage of back country stock use as composites of the “purpose” printed above. The name was chosen because it signified an interest in much more than just wilderness. Back Country Horsemen are interested in perpetuating recreational stock use on virtually all public lands.

The BCHA has grown to include all of the western states and several Midwest and eastern states.  The Back Country Horsemen of Utah was formed following the national goals.  Presently there are 12 chapters of Back Country Horsemen scatter throughout Utah.  The San Rafael Back Country Horsemen chapter was formed in the Carbon and Emery area in 2006.  This chapter has continued to grow since that time and has been involved in several volunteer projects for the Manti La-Sal National Forest and the Price Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management.  They have also gone on a number of trail rides in the San Rafael Swell and the Manti La-Sal National Forest, and have worked to record some of those trails for future reference for the land managing agencies.   The SRBCH helped to construct the Horse Canyon Trailhead in Scad Valley, constructed the foot and horse bridge that crosses the small stream next to this trail head, clearing 28 miles of trails in Huntington Canyon this year, and GPSed equestrian trails in Black Canyon.  They have gone on numerous trail rides including Virgin Springs,  Box Flat, Black Canyon and an annual February ride in Chute Canyon (near Goblin Valley State Park),.
Recently the San Rafael Back Country Horsemen cooperated with the Manti La-Sal National Forest to clear and maintain non-motorized trails in Huntington Canyon.  Twenty volunteers came from all over the state congregated in Huntington Canyon to participate in this large volunteer project.  They cleared over 28 miles of trail from blown down trees and created a new trail around the Old Folks Flat Campground.  They centered their work in the Huntington Canyon and the trails they cleared included Mill Canyon, Horse Canyon, Mill Fork Canyon, Gentry Hollow, Sawmill, Stuart Guard station trail, Left Fork of Huntington, and parts of Bull Pasture and Wild Cattle.  These volunteers travel a totaled of over 2,000 miles to do this work while donating $1,150 in equipment time, utilized 23 riding and pack animals for a total of 218 stock hours, and worked 166 hours in clearing the trails.  . 
The creation of a new section of trail where trails from Steward Guard Station and Mill Canyon Trailheads goes through The Old Folks Flat campground was very satisfying.  The SRBCH worked to create a new trail that would allow the trail users (horses, hiker, and mountain bikers) to avoid riding through the campground.   As one camper noted, the same people he heard complaining about horses riding through their camps were quick to grab a camera and take pictures of the horses as they were ridden by on the new trail. 

The San Rafael Back Country Horsemen was formed with the intent to include both counties.  To facilitate this, the chapter meets in Carbon County one year and Emery County the next year.  Presently the SRBCH is meeting every third Wednesday at the Carbon County Fairgrounds in the expo building.  Starting in January they will be meeting in the Cleveland City building.   They meet at 6:30 p.m.  For more information you can contact Wayne Ludington in Spring Glen or Rod Player in Cleveland.   You can also get more information on the organization and planned rides on the website www.bchu.com.

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Keeping Cattle on Their Feet

Dr. Glen Jensen, DVM

Lameness in cattle is a major disease of important economic loss in cow-calf and feedlot operations.
Lameness effects fertility, productivity and farm economics.  Proper diagnosis and early intervention is the key to effective treatment and minimizing the potential economic impact that may occur.  If left untreated or treated improperly, a disease that starts out as relatively superficial can progress to infection of bone, synovial structures, tendons, and ligaments of the lower limb.  Theses deep infections or “generalized digital sepsis” can be very difficult to treat and sometimes have a much greater economic impact.

Most ranchers initiate treatment of presumed foot-rot in beef cattle, and are often successful.  Prior to treatment it is important to make the preliminary diagnosis of foot-rot based on a good examination of the affected limb and not automatically treating every animal the same just because it is lame.   A protocol for treatment and when to seek veterinary assistance will increase the success rate and decrease costs.

Hoof-rot, also known as interdigital necrobacillosis, is an infectious disease that usually is caused by interdigital trauma and infection of two bacteria that act together to cause the disease.  It is one of the most common lameness problems in cattle.

Questions that the rancher should ask to help them determine if it is hoof-rot are:

Is the affected foot swollen? There are other causes of swelling in the foot but relatively few.  The swelling that is seen with hoof-rot is seen best when observing the hoof from the back.  The swelling is seen above the level of the coronary band – the upper limit of the hoof.  The swelling may be difficult to see if the animal is in manure or grass.  Look for the dewclaws of the foot to be spread apart.  It is often easiest to see when it is compared to the opposite foot. 

Is the swelling symmetrical? If the swelling is greater on one side of the foot it is not a simple case of hoof-rot even though it may have started out as such.  Deep infection of the foot results in visible digital swelling as well.  Other possible causes of swelling are a fracture of the bone of the foot, fescue poisoning and frostbite.  If the hoof can be picked up there will be a characteristic foul-smelling pus and split, oozing skin in the space between the two digits when hoof-rot is causing the problem. A deep infection of the foot usually results in asymmetrical swelling the distal limb and foot.  Deep infection of the foot is a challenging condition to treat.  Medical and surgical approaches may be needed to salvage the affected digit.  Because of expenses and a possible poor outcome some cattle may be slaughtered rather than treated.

Causes of lameness that do not usually cause swelling include papillomatous digital dermatitis (hairy warts), interdigital dermatitis, sole ulcers, laminitis, simple subsolar abscesses, or injuries  or diseases of the bones and joints of the upper limb.

Protocols for on-farm treatment should be set up.  The protocols should include:

u            When an animal should be treated

u            What medications are to be used

u            When professional help should be obtained. 

For example a cow treated for foot-rot, if given the proper antibiotics at the correct dose and the right interval should show resolution of lameness within one week after treatment is started.  If the cow fails to respond, then a veterinarian should be consulted to examine the cow. 

Treatments that have been successful in hoof-rot include

u            Sulfonamides

u            Oxytetracyline

u            procaine penicillin

u            Ceftiofur and others

It is very important that the correct dose and frequency is used.

Prevention includes

u            Keeping wet areas drained and clean where the pathogens survive, keeping corrals clean

u            Preventing trauma from stubble and stones, reroute paths to avoid problem areas

u            Correct nutritional deficiencies

u            Use foot baths if there is an outbreak (Jensen is a doctor of veterinarian medicine with Emery Animal Health in Castle Dale.)

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September 30, 2008

Portrait Express Captures
the Smiles of a Lifetime

James L. Davis

Finding a way to get a child to smile is not always the most difficult thing.  Sometimes it’s getting the child to smile and hold still long enough to capture that smile in a photograph that is the real challenge.

Elmo native Ashley Downard is up for the challenge, which is probably a good thing, since it’s her business to not only get children to smile, but to photograph those smiles.  The manager of Portrait Express in Price, Downard admitted that capturing just the right photograph of a young, energetic subject is sometimes a challenge that takes a good deal of imagination (and patience) to accomplish.  But as technology has developed over the years, the opportunity to let customers know immediately if you have just the perfect picture is far easier than it ever was and that fact is one of the greatest benefits Portrait Express offers -- you see your pictures immediately and can walk out the door with them in your hand the same day they are taken.

“We saw a need in the area,” said Marie Bowles, owner of Portrait Express.  “There have only been three choices: big box stores that are cheap, but not very creative; full service studios with great quality, but ones that families can only afford once every couple of years.  The third choice has been to spend the time and gas going to Provo to a mall store.  We saw a need for a good quality children and family studio that is fast, affordable, fun and creative.”

Marie and her husband David, owners of Bryner Photography, envisioned Portrait Express as another service for customers of Emery and Carbon Counties.  Whereas Bryner Photography would be more suited for high quality family portraits that may only be taken every year or two, Portrait Express is more suited for young families who want good quality portraits that show the many changing stages of a young child’s life.

“Portrait Express is more for the mom who may want a picture of their child’s new outfit or may want to get a picture every six months,” Marie said.

According to Marie, Portrait Express offers a variety of packages suited for almost any budget and with their Tiny Tracks program they have packages available to help you track your baby’s growth, starting with birth announcements and growing with your baby through the years.

Portrait Express also produces passport photographs as well as portraits for the entire family.  They also offer scrapbook pages, complete with digital art to help you make the perfect scrapbook page. Other services include Christmas cards and Christmas ornaments.

According to David one of the greatest benefits to Portrait Express is the fact that immediately after the portrait sitting you have the opportunity to see the photographs and can have the prints in your hand by the end of the day for sizes up to 11 inch by 14 inch or smaller.

Since opening last week Marie said the response by the community has been great, although she admits that opening a new business is no easier the second time around.

“I don’t know if I would call it stress as much as terror and complete insanity,” she said.

Portrait Express is located at 264 South Carbon Avenue in Price and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Walk in customers are welcome but appointments take priority.  For more information on Portrait Express call 637-7499.

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September 23, 2008

Castleview Plans for Annual Health Fair

Castleview Hospital will host is 5th Annual Health Fair Oct. 21 to give residents of Emery and Carbon Counties the opportunity for a number of critical screenings that will help maintain a healthy way of life.

Presented by the Community Health Awareness Team of Castleview Hospital, Community Nursing Services and the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, the Health Fair will offer a number of screenings that will be free to the public or offered at very low prices.

With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Health Fair will offer breast exams from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 21.  Also offered will be skin cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. There will be an opportunity for free blood sugar checks, blood pressure checks, body fat analysis and lymphedema screens.  Booths will be open offering health information as well.  The free screening booths will be open from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. and again from 3 – 5 p.m.

Also available during the Health Fair will be a cholesterol and diabetes screening from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.  The cost for this screening is $15 and you will need to fast 12 hours before the screening.

Flu shots will be available as well from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 3 – 5 p.m. The shots will cost $25.
In its fifth year, the health fair has continued to grow each year and organizers hope to provide screenings for even more Castle Valley residents this year.

“We usually screen between 175 and 225 patients, which is really good for a screening,” said Pam Konakis, diabetes educator for Castleview Hospital.

With the highest population of tobacco users in the state residing in the two-county area, events such as the health fair offer a critical resource for residents.  The two county area also has a diabetes rate of 8 percent for the population, whereas the rest of the state’s diabetes rate sits at 6 percent of the population.

Events such as the health fair have become more popular over the years and more utilized as the population as a whole have begun to realize the importance of early detection of a variety of health conditions, from cancer, to heart disease and diabetes.

Even with the benefits of a health screening, Konakis said it is important for those patients identified as at risk to take the next step in their own health care.

“A screening is never a diagnosis.  Patients should follow-up the screenings with a talk to their physician,” she said.

During the Oct. 21 health fair, a luncheon will be held from 11:30 – 1 p.m. and featured speaker will be Dr. Anna Beck.  Beck is a graduate from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where she graduated with her Doctor of Medicine.  She completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Utah.  She then completed a combined fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology as well as Geriatric Internal Medicine in 1993.  Her professional experience since 1993 has been with the Utah Cancer Specialists with community clinical practice in the fields of Medical Oncology and Hematology.  She has been the hospice medical director since 2005 with Community Nursing Services in the Salt Lake City and Provo areas and has been supportive of hospice programs with CNS state-wide.

Dr. Beck has active staff memberships with Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, LDS Hospital, and Castleview Hospital.  She has presented at the Geriatric Society of America in San Francisco and has published several articles and studies since 1987.  She will present to physicians, PAs, FNPs and nursing staff at the Health Fair.  The cost for the lunch will be $7.  RSVP by Oct. 14 to Linda Beal at 613-8887 or 381-2044.

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Since the program began in 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined.

This is exciting progress, but there are still women who do not take advantage of early detection at all and others who do not get screening mammograms and clinical breast exams at regular intervals.
Women age 65 and older are less likely to get mammograms than younger women, even though breast cancer risk increases with age.

Hispanic women have fewer mammograms than Caucasian women and African American women.
Women below poverty level are less likely than women at high incomes to have had a mammogram within the past two years.

Mammography use has increased for all groups except American Indians and Alaska Natives.
If all women age 40 and older took advantage of early detection methods – mammography plus clinical breast exam – breast cancer death rates would drop much further, up to 30 percent.
The key to mammography screening is that it be done routinely – once is not enough.

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Hunter Education

A Hunter Education Course will be held Nov. 3 -7 at the Emery County Recreation Center. The class will be from 4 - 7 p.m. each day.   You must pre-register by Oct. 31.  Sign up early because there is a class-size limit.
Participants will be required to obtain a voucher at a licensed vendor for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources prior to registering for the class.
For more information contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.               

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Benefit Golf
Tournament

A benefit golf tournament will be held Oct.18 at the Green River Golf Course on Oct. 18   for the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Green River.  Registration will be at 9:15 a.m. and there will be a shot gun start at 10 a.m..  There will be awards and drawings for raffle and hold challenges, longest drive, etc.  Early registration is suggested and space is limited to 18 teams. 
Pre-registration must be received by Oct. 18.  You can mail it to Green River PACT Board, PO Box 191, Green River, Utah 84525 or fax, 435-564-8360.
All proceeds from the tournament will go to the Community Center/Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Green River.  For further information call 435-564-3286.

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Festive Friday

The Utah State Extension Service will hold their monthly “Festive Friday” Oct. 17, from noon to 1 p.m., upstairs in the courthouse.  They will be sharing ideas for inexpensive Halloween costumes and treats and having lunch.  Please bring any ideas you wish to share.

There will be a $2 charge for lunch and your packet and $1 if you want to learn to make paper bag stationery or Halloween cards.  Hope to see you there.  Please RSVP to the Extension Office at 381-2381.

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Artist Photography
Exhibition

The College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum presents “Picture This,” an amateur artist photography exhibition that will run through Jan. 3. General admission fees apply.

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Relay for Life

Relay for Life organizers are looking for volunteers to help round out the Relay committee for 2009 to help plan the annual event.  With a theme of Back to the Future, the committee hopes to get individuals who have taken part in the event during its15 year history in Emery County to assist in making Relay for Life event a successful  benefit the American Cancer Society.  For more information on how to get involved call Judi Bishop at 653-2221 or Amy Day at 687-9771.

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Farm Bureau
Banquet

The annual banquet and business meeting of the Emery County Farm Bureau will be held on Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at the Huntington Senior Citizen’s Center.  Keynote speaker will be Randy Parker, CEO of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation.  Ray Petersen, Emery County Public Lands Director will give a brief overview of the BLM Resource Management Plan as it relates to local grazing permits, existing roads, etc.  Information will also be presented on updated insurance programs and Farm Service Agency’s First Timer Farmer loan programs.
All Emery County residents are encouraged to attend.  There is no charge for the dinner.  Please RSVP to Barbra Jones, 687-2580 (anytime) or Joel Hatch at 687-91115 (after 6 pm).

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Food Handler’s Class

A Food Handler’s class will be held Oct. 22 and Nov. 19 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the SEUDHU, 25 West Main, in Castle Dale.  For more information call 381-2252.

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Flu Clinics

A flu clinic will be held at the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, 25 West Main, in Castle Dale on Oct. 15 from 8 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 5:30 p.m.  The cost is $25.  Some insurance companies can be billed.  Please call 381-2252 for more information.
Flu Clinics will also be held at the following locations:
Huntington Senior Citizen Center: Oct. 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ferron Senior Citizen Center: Oct. 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cleveland City Hall: Oct. 22, 12 – 1 p.m.
Emery Senior Citizen Center – To be announced
For those with no insurance, shots will be $25.

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Budget Class

A free class on living within a budget and becoming debt free is being held by the USU Extension on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Active Re-Entry, 10 South Fairground Road, in Price.  Sponsored by Active Re-Entry, Vocational Rehabilitation, SEAOG Food Bank and the USU Extension.  Lunch will also be provided.  There is also a $25 stipend available for travel reimbursement at the end of three one on one follow-up sessions.
Learn the magic of controlling your future.  Call Ashley at 637-4950 to RSVP by Oct. 10.

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Spartans Outmatched, Outplayed by Rabbits

-Spartan Varsity Football

Spartan Volleyball

-Lady Spartan Volleyball

Tennis Team
Competes at State

-Lady Spartan Tennis

 

  

 

 

 

Spartans Outmatched,
Outplayed by Rabbits

Josie Luke

The Spartan Football Team was simply outmatched in their region game against the Delta Rabbits on Oct. 9. Though Emery spoiled Delta’s streak of shutouts against in-state opponents, it was an afterthought in a game in which the Rabbits racked up 40 points, 33 by halftime.

The Rabbits were nearly unstoppable, scoring on five of their first six drives. The only fruitless drive in the first half for Delta was on a missed field goal. The Rabbits’ scoring was capped by an arguably unsportsmanlike 16-yard touchdown pass with less than 30 seconds left in the half.

Whether of not the play fired up the Spartans is debatable, but Emery came out in the second half and held Delta scoreless in the third quarter; allowing only one more touchdown at the beginning of the fourth.

Emery’s only scoring drive came in the fourth quarter.  The drive began at the Delta 25-yard line and comprised 75 of the Spartans’ 130 yards of total offense in the game. Even after a 15-yard facemask penalty against the Rabbits and two great receptions by Cameron Hansen, Emery still found themselves with  fourth down and 17 yards to go on their own 42-yard line. Yet somehow, Quarterback Gatlan Huntington hooked up with Colby Snow for the touchdown pass, bringing the score to 40-7 and destroying Delta’s shutout streak.

Coach Jimmy Jones was disappointed with how his team played in the game saying, “They pretty much manhandled us.” He explained that along with difficulties on offense, the Spartans’ defense had a poor game, especially in tackling. “We kind of resorted to what we were doing at the beginning of the season, arm-tackling and tackling people high.”

The tough play in the game also proved to further rough up an already injured Spartan squad. The team entered the game without injured receiver Tanner Procarione and running back JT Noyes, and during the game Dusty Jensen was also hurt.

Emery hopes to have Noyes back for their next game against North Sanpete, but because of the short week, Procarione and Jensen are doubtful. The Spartans face the Hawks on Wednesday at North Sanpete.

After two difficult games against Juan Diego and Delta, the Spartans can still finish the season with a .500 record if they win their next two games. Doing so would also put the Spartans in a better position in the state tournament, facing a second-ranked team rather than a region champion.

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Spartan Volleyball

The Lady Spartans rebounded after a tough week to beat Salem Hills at home in five on Oct. 7, but on Oct. 9 the Lady Spartans lost the momentum they hoped to build on as they fell to Deta in four games.  Emery faces Carbon at Carbon on Oct. 14 and then will be off until Oct. 21 when they face North Sanpete.

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Cross Country Team Prepares for Region

Josie Luke

In a Region 8 Cross Country preview held at Juan Diego on Oct. 8, both the Spartan teams were given an advantageous opportunity to run the course they will run this week at region for a chance to make it to state.

Coaches Kristy Guymon and Darrell Gardner reported the race gave them valuable experience for the region meet scheduled on the same course Oct. 15. “It gave the girls a chance to see what the race is like so they can make game plans for region,” Guymon said.

For the boys’ team, it also served strategic importance. “We went up and did what we set out to accomplish. It was very useful,” Gardner stated. “It was more getting a feeling of the course, than getting a feel of the competition.”

Gardner even held some runners back, but that in itself was a bit of strategy. “I held the boys back and they all ran as a pack with our number five runner. I hope that they can do now what we want in the race.” Gardner had revealed earlier that if Emery’s number five runner could come in at the same time as Carbon’s number five runner, they could qualify for state.

The strategy drew the attention of other coaches. “We even got accused of having a brain by one of the other coaches,” joked Gardner. “They were impressed. They didn’t believe we had enough brains.”

The girls will field a full team of runners in the region race but are still looking for more athletes to bolster the team’s chances. According to both coaches it is common practice for cross country teams to recruit athletes from other sports teams for region races.

One team member, Lacey Montgomery, who continues to do very well, is virtually a lock for the state race, but it will take a larger team, and that team doing well, for the rest of the girls to get a chance to go.

To get both teams geared up for Wednesday’s race, the coaches will carry on their annual pre-race party tonight, where the teams will be treated to homemade waffles and ice cream. According to Guymon, it will help with carbohydrate loading. So that, too, is all part of the strategy. 

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Tennis Team Competes at State

Rebecca Lofley

The state tennis tournament was held on Oct. 10-11. 

Five Emery girls traveled to BYU to compete: Whitney Saupan, competing in first singles, Adriane Weighing and Melanie Frisbee, competing in first doubles, and Courtney Sitterud and Kaitlin Potter, competing in second doubles. 

These top varsity players had fared well in region play and at the region tournament and hoped to do as well on a state level.  It was a single elimination tournament.  Whitney as well as Melanie and Adriane were eliminated in the first round, while Kaitlin and Courtney won their first match only to be eliminated by a loss in their second, placing fifth in state in second doubles. 

In recounting their experience at state tennis Kaitlin said speaking of her teamwork with Courtney, “At state tennis we told each other that we could do it.  We built each other up over the season and became greater than we ever expected.  Although we didn’t take first, we did the best we thought possible.”             

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  • Casey's Pockets
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-Dazed-

The Thrill of Cattle Hunting

James L. Davis

Hunting season has arrived once again, which would normally mean that at some point or another one of my children will begin to moan about the inherent injustice of having a father who does not hunt.

Usually the biggest whiner is my son, Casey, who cannot understand why I do not wish to march out into the wilderness and kill something.  I have tried to explain to him that it is not that I am against killing something, I am just against killing something I won’t eat and the things that you can hunt and kill, I will not eat.  My lack of interest in hunting has long been mistakenly attributed to some belief that I am a tree hugger of one kind or another.  Just to set the record straight, I am not a tree hugger.  OK, I admit, I did hug a tree or two in my wilder days, but it was less a hug and more hanging onto something so I didn’t fall down.

I don’t hunt because I am picky about what I eat, but when I give this quite rational explanation my son reminds me that I have threatened to kill him on numerous occasions.

“If you kill me are you going to eat me?” he would ask. For this reason I have ordered a 55 gallon drum of barbecue sauce, just to keep him off guard.

This hunting season I hope to dispense with the hunting whine of my son because I fully intend on taking him hunting very soon.

While everyone else is busy tromping through the wilderness in search of deer or elk or antelope or any of the other woodland creatures that are at this very moment wondering what they have done to make so many people want to kill them, my son and I will be hunting as well.  You see, our deep freezer is in need of replenishing, so we will be hunting cattle.

“Cattle?”  My son asked while sitting at the dinner table.  “What do you mean cattle?”

“I mean cattle. Cows.  Moo.  Beef, the main ingredient in fine hamburgers everywhere.”

“You can’t hunt cattle Dad.”

“Certainly you can hunt cattle.  I’ve seen huge herds all over the place.” 

My son shook his head, which he is prone to do when having a conversation with me.  “That’s cattle rustling Dad.”

“No, cattle rustling is when you steal a cow.  We’re going to shoot a cow.”

“That’s not hunting.”

“What would be missing?”  I asked.  Being inexperienced in hunting, I thought maybe he knew something that I did not.

“You have to be out in the mountains, tracking the animal, hunting it down, taking aim with your prey in your sights.”

He had obviously been reading something I hadn’t.  “Yeah, well, we’ll do all that, just with a cow, or would you prefer a steer?   Maybe I’d better get us a steer.”

“Do you know how much trouble you’d get into if you killed somebody’s cow?”

“It’ll be our cow. Instead of sending a cow to slaughter we’ll take it out and hunt it down.”

“In the back yard?”

“No, not in the back yard.”  He obviously wasn’t thinking clearly, what kind of hunt could you have in your back yard? “We’ll take it down to your grandpa’s property and set it free.  We’ll give it a good head start while we slip on our camouflage gear, and then we’ll hunt the beast down.”

“What, while its chewing its cud in the middle of the field?”

I shook my head.  So little imagination in one so young was downright depressing. “It won’t be chewing its cud in the middle of the field.  We’ll make it stampede.”

“A stampede of one cow?”

“One steer.  Sure.  Why not? More than one could get pretty dangerous.”

“How are we going to make this steer stampede?”

“I’ll shoot at it first.”

“What if you hit it?”  Casey asked.  I could see he was starting to think this idea over a little bit.  And all this time he thought I was crazy.

“It’s not possible for me to hit it.  I can’t hit the broad side of a cow, or anything else,” I said and in this I was not lying.  In military training I was given three, 30-round clips and an M-16 and told to shoot my target as many times as possible.  I missed it every time.  My drill instructor was speechless for perhaps the first time in his military career.  In eight years of military service I had the distinction of never actually qualifying with my M-16.  This is perhaps a good reason why they put me in a job that required a pencil instead of a weapon.

“So we’re going to hunt down and kill a cow in Grandpa’s field while wearing camouflage?”

“Sounds great, doesn’t it?  You can have your first kill and I’ll take photos of you with the ferocious steer.”

My son thought for a moment and then smiled and nodded his head.  “Can we have the head mounted?”

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-Casey’s Pockets-

Early Graduation

Casey Wood

More and more often you hear of Emery High seniors graduating at the end of their first semester.  On rare occasions you even hear of students graduating as juniors and completely bypassing their senior year.  This is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard.  By graduating early so many opportunities are bypassed and so much is missed out on.

In my life I have looked at my K-12 school career in many different ways.  From early ages with excitement, to junior high with distaste, to my sophomore and junior years with stress, and now, to my senior year with a certain mixture of each of the elements of the past, but with a new element of regret and disappointment.  That is because I regret all of the things I missed out on and didn’t take advantage of in the years past, and because I am disappointed that I have to move on.  People are only given 18 years of easy, carefree life where they can live at home, go to school, and be taken care of.  After those 18 years are over, what many consider “life in the real world” begins.  As we graduate we must begin taking responsibility for our actions and for our lives.  We can no longer rely on mom and dad to take care of us; we can no longer survive without a job.  Many things change on graduation day, perhaps because that day signifies the end of our “childhood,” or perhaps because that day marks the beginning of our adult lives. 

With people commonly living to be 80 and even 100 years old you only get to spend between 20 and 25 percent of your life in school, and that time is unlike any other.  At school you learn values and ethics, you learn about the world, about cultures, about government, about health and anatomy, about careers and things you may consider for your future, and you learn an infinite number of other things.  You are given opportunities to grow in countless ways and to become the person you want to be.  In high school you learn to function in society, and you learn important social skills.  To put it simply, you have experiences that you will never be able to have again, and those experiences shape you as a person. 

I do not completely fear or dislike the idea of moving on.  Life holds many great and unbelievable experiences and futures in store for us.  Without moving on we cannot be true adults or function like adults in society, we cannot raise our own families and we cannot fulfill our destinies.  Graduation does not in any way signify the end of our lives, or the end of our happiness, or dreams, or aspirations.  It simply means that an important section of our life has ended, and it is time to begin a new equally important portion. 

In my opinion because of the short amount of time we have to be in school and are given these opportunities to have these experiences, it is very important not to cut this already miniscule time in your life shorter than necessary.  If you only need a few credits, take fun classes and enjoy your last year.  If you want to spend that time working, get involved in the work study program.  If you want to get ahead, start on college, take Ed-net, AP, or concurrent enrollment classes.  There is never a better time to take advantage of these opportunities, so before you consider graduating early, consider all that you’re missing out on and enjoy high school, before it’s too late. 

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-Swell Recipes-

Variety Makes for Unusual
Recipes from Scratch

Kathy Ockey

Doris Mangum is one person that really knows a lot about cooking.  She started cooking school lunch at Ferron Elementary and then at San Rafael Junior High.  She worked in the lunch program for a total of 21 years, many of those years as the manager.

Doris said when she worked everything in school lunch was “made from scratch” and nothing was processed, frozen or ready to eat.  They had to meet guidelines to include meat, dairy, bread and vegetables, and they also made their own menus to meet these requirements.  She said the food they served was delicious.  They usually had two or three cooks in the kitchen who worked about six hours a day.  The day the parents were invited for school lunch they sometimes served up to 500 meals.  She loved cooking school lunch and enjoyed the ladies she worked with.  Her daughter, Donna Thomas is following in her footsteps working in the school lunch program.

Doris was born and raised in Emery.  She married Donald Mangum, and they moved to Salt Lake to work.  They lived in several other areas until their oldest child, Donna, was ready to start school. They returned to Emery.  They have two daughters, three sons, 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Doris loves to fish and do crossword puzzles, and the exercises at the senior center every morning, which is just next door to her home. 

Donna said, “I’m not much on following recipes” and likes to try a variety of ingredients when she cooks.  Following are several of the recipes she wants to share She said some are unusual and delicious.

Spam Fried Rice
“This really is good”

1 cup rice (uncooked)
1 can Spam
3 medium carrots (grated)
1/4 cup diced onion
2 eggs
Soy sauce to taste
Bring rice, 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in sauce pan.  Turn down and steam for 25 minutes or until done.  Meanwhile, sauté onion in 2 to 3 tablespoons oil until soft and stir in carrots and Spam.  Stir until carrots are soft.  Add eggs one at a time and scramble until done.  Add cooked rice and stir until well mixed.  Season with soy sauce.  This is also good using ham or bacon, but Spam is the best.  It is also good with mushrooms. 

Stuffed Pepper
“Fast and easy”

1 pound ground beef
4 medium green peppers
1 can whole kernel corn
3 medium tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced onion
Remove seeds from peppers and boil for five minutes.
Brown ground beef and add onion until soft.  Add drained corn and diced tomatoes and mix well.  Drain peppers and stuff with ground beef, corn and tomato mixture.  Place in oven safe deep dish and add 1 cup water.  Bake at 350 degree for 35 minutes.

Orange Zucchini Cake

4 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups salad oil
1 cup nuts
1-2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Bake in 9 inch by 13 inch cake pan at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Serve with hard sauce.
Hard Sauce
Melt half cube butter or margarine and add 3 tablespoons flour.  Add 1 3/4 cups water and 1/4 cup orange juice.  Cook until thick, stirring constantly.  Add enough brown sugar to bring to a rich caramel color.

Pickled Garlic
“Try it, you will be surprised how good it is”

4 quarts peeled garlic cloves (Sam’s Club has #3 bottles already peeled)
3 pints cold water
1 cup salt
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup mixed pickling spices
2 quarts white vinegar
Dissolve salt in 3 pints cold water.  Add to garlic and let sit for 12 to 24 hours.  Drain and cover with cold water.  Drain again and tie spice in cheese cloth bag.  Add to sugar and vinegar, heat to boiling point and remove spice bag.  Add garlic and heat to boiling point again.  Pack in sterile jars, fill with vinegar syrup and seal.

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-Swell Books-

Book Lover Recommends
‘Zookeeper’s Wife’

Kathy Ockey

Janice Spencer is an avid reader.  She can name book after book that she has read and is excited to talk about them and what it is that makes each one different and interesting.

Janice keeps up on what books are new and interesting by looking at book catalogs, i.e.  Bargain Books and Bas Bleu, and also in newspapers and magazines.  She reads the short descriptions of the books to decide which ones she would be interested in reading.    She often uses the inter-library loan system available at the county libraries to acquire the books she wants to read.  She said the inter-library loan system is a wonderful tool to use because you can get books from almost anywhere and the librarians are really good to help.       

Janice and Gerry Spencer have been married for 32 years and have six children, and every one of them likes to read.  Gerry enjoys fantasy books, while her children have a variety of favorites. 

Janice mentioned several good books she has read recently and among them was “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman.  This story takes place in Poland during World War II, when a hundreds of Jews were saved by the zookeeper of the once esteemed Warsaw Zoo. 

Janice said, “It is a beautiful book and doesn’t bring out the horror of the time but emphasizes the courage and love that people have for one another under adverse conditions.”  As the book’s title suggests, the story is taken from the zookeeper’s wife’s perspective and uses many of her journal entries.

Another book Janice recommends is “The Caliph’s House” by Tapir Shah.  It is the story of the author’s move from the safety of rainy England to an old house he fell in love with in Casablanca.  It tells how he, his wife and two young children endure dealing with the unfamiliar customs of the people, the problems of renovating the old house and dealing with the workers remodeling the house.  Janice said this is a popular writer who has a good sense of humor, loves people and gets into their inner most thoughts.

Janice also mentioned “Garlic and Sapphires” by Ruth Reich,  “The House of Exile” by Nora Wahl, and the eye-opening book “Opium Season” by Joel Harvenstein.  She could mention many more books she has read and would love to if there was time and space to cover it.

Janice is excited about reading and is careful about what she reads saying, “What you put in your mind is very important.”  She quoted a saying she had heard. “Eat something bad and you can throw it up, but you can’t with your mind”.

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© The Emery County Review 2008    

Local News,
Local Voice,
Locally Owned

Volume 2, Issue 42
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Edition

 

For Emery and Carbon
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100
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110 Giveaways

Free: kitchen table. Call 637-5981.

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120 Lost & Found

Black Solar Shield sunglasses left in The Emery County Review office on Thursday October 2, 2008. Call 748-2541

Lost: horned red cow with white face, has a white ear tag in right ear, has a brand on right shoulder that says Bar M L, lost in Spring Glen during the rainstorm last Saturday. Please call 435-820-6154.

Lost: case of DVD’s, lost them by the turn off to Strawberry Reservoir. Please call 472-5766.

Lost dog: lost Border Collie between Price & Indian Canyon. Call 630-3122.

Found: glasses, in front of Price Auto Group. Call 637-2919.

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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

GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin, Rickenbaker and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. (ucan) 3of4

Looking for someone who is parting out a 90 GMC or any year that is interchangeable with it, we need windshield wiper parts & steering wheel column. Call 650-7482.

Looking to buy parts for a 1990 Ford Thunderbird. Call Stephanie at 687-9589.

Looking to buy a nice but inexpensive electric treadmill. Call 472-2012. If no answer, please leave a message.

Looking for dual purpose motorcycle, 350 or larger. E-mail lee.terry50@yahoo.com or call 650-7131.

Looking to buy a gas clothes dryer. Call David at 630-6630.

Looking for 1 1/2 or 2” schedule 80, preferred for a sprinkler system; looking for a child 5T Halloween costume. Call 435-650-4773.

Looking for a Himalayan or Persian kitten. Call 687-9516 or 435-724-9145.

Looking for Lagoon tickets. Call 820-6665.

Looking for a self contained camp trailer, 18-20 foot long. Call 637-3194.

Looking to buy a Ruger mini-14 and a 22-250. Please call 820-0185.

Looking to rent a 2-3 bedroom home or mobile home in the Price/Helper area. Call Diane at 650-8998.

Looking for some 8 hole, 17” wheels off a Dodge truck. Call 650-9782 

Looking for a 1985 Suzuki 250 dirt bike for parts. Call 749-2527.

Looking for a pac saddle & panyards; looking for someone to do saddle repair. Call 609-9665.

Looking for a house or trailer to rent. Call 650-8998.

Looking for a band saw & 78-88 GMC cars. Call 650-1110.

Looking for private property near Wellington for hunting Pronghorn. Call 650-7482.

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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 (ucan)2of4

A CASH COW! Soda/Snack All cash vending business - $17,440 801.593.0084 (ucan) 1of1

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220 Help Wanted

Help wanted. Experienced hair stylist and nail technician wanted for the holiday season, could work into permanent position. Call Hair Ease at 687-2626.

Hardhat Furniture and Appliance in Price is looking for a delivery warehouse person. Apply in person and ask for Paul. Must have clean driving record.

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.

NAT’L ORGANIZATION NOW Hiring Avg. Pay $20/hour or $57K/yr. including Federal Benefits and OT. Placed by adSource 1-866-498-4946. (ucan) 4of4

PART-TIME, HOME BASED internet business. Earn $500-$1000/month or more. Flexible hours. Training provided. No selling required. Free details. www.K738.com (ucan)3of4

CDL A FLATBED teams w/Haz needed. Local, Reg. and OTR available. AA&E exp. a plus. Earn $1.06 per mile. Call 800-835-9471. (ucan)2of2

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. CDL A team, O/OPS and company drivers needed. Earn up to $2.45 per mile. Ammo experience a plus. $2,000 Sign-on bonus. 1-800-835-9471. (ucan)1of1

DRIVERS - EXPERIENCED AND inexperienced. Dedicated, Regional and OTR. Excellent pay and benefits. Consistent home time. Top of the line equipment. Training available. (866)569-8718 www.SwiftTruckingJobs.com  (ucan)1of1

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 (ucan) 1of1

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. (ucan) 1of1

NANNY NEEDED EXCELLENT, cheerful, childcare provider needed. Full-time, live-in, East Coast, starting January ‘2009. Excellent pay and benefits. Airfare paid. email me - cherylsprague@comcast.net or call 801-546-3888 (evenings). (ucan)1of1

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230 Work Wanted

Work Wanted: I clean houses, paint, do yard work, haul loads to the dump & more, serious callers please. Call 435-580-9334 or e-mail toohooned@yahoo.com. I live in Helper.

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300 Real Estate

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. (ucan) 3of4

WIN A HOME, Free & Clear! www.WhatFreedomMeansToMe.org (ucan)1of1

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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

3/BR HUD! $430/MO! 6 BEDROOMS, $98,911! Only $790/Mo! 5% down, 20 years @ 8% apr. For listings 800-586-3901 extension 5196. (ucan) 1of2

For sale: fixer upper house, in Helper, on a rent-to-own basis. Call 613-0207.

Three bedroom house w/full basement for sale; household furniture for sale; chest freezer for sale; electric stove for sale; looking for a handyman. Call 637-1916.

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370 Commercial Space

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

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500 Merchandise

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510 Furniture

Large green sectional couch for sale, in good condition, has 2 recliners & a sleeper sofa, asking $300; looking for a house or mobile home to rent in the Price, Helper or Wellington area, needed ASAP. Call 435-650-5218.

For sale: twin size Serta mattress w/box springs, in great condition, asking $60; computer desk; color TV. Please call 650-5170.

For sale: Spongebob toddler bed w/mattress & matching toy sorter, asking $30 for both; light oak toddler sleigh bed w/siderails, no screws for the siderails, asking $30; VHS Disney movies, asking $1-$3 depending on condition. Also looking for a standard size entertainment center that is in good stable condition, for a good price. Call Anna at 613-0595 or 650-3001.

For sale: 4 piece solid oak dining set with leaf and 2 matching swivel bar stools, asking $450 OBO. If interested e-mail moore_casey@hotmail.com or call 435-888-0177 & please leave a message.

Must sell: oak bunk bed set, includes 5 drawers, a desk on one side and a bookshelf on the other, in excellent condition, $600 OBO. Call 435-636-5677.

Spring Air king size mattress for sale, 2 years old, like new, paid $1500, asking $250; looking for a snowmobile track. Call 650-3478.

For sale: table w/4 chairs & a bench, $200; couch & love seat, $200 OBO; brass lamp, $60. Call 637-3229.

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520 Tools & Appliances

12’ Deli/Meat case with red shelves great shape, Hussman $2000. – Table top electric French fryer with baskets commercial grade $500.00-2 shelf gas pizza oven 500.00 – Wolf gas stove 4 burners 3’ griddle double oven (this stove does it all) $1800. 00-2 Star commercial food warmers $250 for both-6’ curved glass bakery case 5 shelves with lighting $500. (no back doors) Blodgett Commercial convention oven (great condition) $1500.00 (5 Shelves) – 3 lanes icl scanning. Call 435-748-2727 or 435-749-2392.

Socket Set for sale $10. Call 381-2612

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

Craftsman lawn mower 4.5 HP, new condition, asking $100, call 687-9065

For sale: refrigerator, runs well, $50; wooden gun cabinet, $20; old chair, $10; older 27” TV & DVD player, $20; 2 year old male Chinchilla w/large cage, water bottle, food dish, and dust bath, $85. Call 435-381-2081.

For sale: Toro snow blower, 8 hp motor, 2 stage, 3 speed w/reverse, 32” wide, asking $300; 2004 Kazuma 4 wheeler, fully automatic, 250 engine, 2x4, asking $1200 OBO. Call 820-4723.

For sale: washer, $35; infant swing; stroller; love sac. Also looking for a microwave. Call 630-1275.

 

For sale: 5 speed snow blower, fairly new; 90cc quad runner. Call 888-6873 or 724-2077.

For sale: older GE refrigerator, works good, $75; gas clothes dryer, $60; 2 washers, $60 each. Call 888-0899.

For sale: 29” Zenith TV & entertainment center. Call 637-4556.

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530 Musical Instruments

For sale: vertical Grand piano, in excellent condition. For more information, call 650-1628 after 4 PM.

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540 Sporting Goods

Health Rider weight machine.  Excellent condition.  $150, paid over $600 for it.  435-749-7120

For sale: Weider Club workout bench, includes squat rack w/safety spotter slots, padded bench, high pulley cable with lat bar, bar & some weights. For more information, please call 472-5600.

For sale: electric treadmill & exercise bike. Call 888-3370.

For sale: weight bench w/weights, like new, hardly used; set of mobile home trailer axles; 2 large dog port kennels. Call 384-3360.

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550 Miscellaneous for Sale

Books on fossils for sale $10 for the three! Call 381-2612

Hoover Steamvac carpet cleaner, excellent condition, with accessories.  $50  435-749-7120

Metal dog crate, used for just a few weeks.  $50  435-749-7120

For sale: used Palm Z22 handheld w/ charger, software & case, asking $55. Call 435-820-0076.

For sale: kid’s dance game, new, in the box, the kind that plugs into the TV, paid $40, asking $25. Call 637-4623 anytime

For sale: infant car seat, blue in color, only used once, like new, comes with base, will also include some diapers & baby food, asking only $15. Call 435-630-1366. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: one set of 1984 “BYU” National Championship commemorative coins, each weigh one troy ounce and are .999 fine silver, one coin has an image of Coach Lavell Edwards, one other coin has an image of A “Y” Helment and another coin has the school’s schedule with results, each coin comes in a hard plastic container, the set comes in a beautiful velour carrying case. Call 435-613-1927 for more information.

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 Dodge, Chevy, Ford, mining companies, mine supply businesses, and miscellaneous other businesses, not baseball teams, several are orange hunting caps. For more information, call 435-613-1927.

For sale: size 6 wedding dress, includes petticoat & matching veil, very cute, in good condition, needs to be laundered, paid over $600, asking $275 OBO; tall antique chest of drawers, paid $400, asking $175 OBO, any reasonable offer will be accepted. Please call 435-472-1413. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: lots of indoor and outdoor holiday decorations, $25 for all. Call 650-9775.

For sale: $125 Tupperware surprise package, brand new, asking $50. Call 435-687-9516 or 435-724-9145.

For sale: bar size refrigerator, $50 OBO; several different sizes of NASCAR diecast, price range from $1 to $30; set of Dodge 6 lug mag wheels, 15” with center caps, asking $100 for all 4, no tires; large smoker, used once, asking $30; flat screen computer monitor, not the thin body one, $20. For more information, call 435-637-6971. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: charging cord, car charger, belt holster, and computer connection cable for an LG Envy phone, make offer. Call 435-650-5010 or e-mail carrie@emerytelcom.net.

For sale: new Englander wood burning stove with glass window, $200. Call 630-1631.

Used railroad ties for sale; looking for a handyman to do some carpentry work. Call 435-650-9617.

For sale: Royal cross cut paper shredder, on rollers, new, still in the box, $50 OBO. Call 888-2207.

For sale: Pioneer car speakers, still in the box, $30; 2 Toy Poodle dogs, one is a year old, the other is 4 months old, both are male & are black in color, asking $100 each. Call 613-1935.

For sale: boat trailer, for a 15-18 foot boat; 350 Honda four wheeler, 4x2; base board; Dell computer, no screen. Call 637-6630 or 820-4996.

For sale: stroller; infant car seat w/2 covers; washer, $35; love sac, $150 OBO; DVD player w/remote. Call 630-1275.

Free: electric range, fairly new, broiler unit does not work, will haul in the Price area. Call 637-0294 or 630-0547.

2 bicycles for sale, 24”, in good shape, asking $25 each; looking for 2 small wood desks. Call 637-7194.

For sale: gas range; bird bath; Iris flowers. Call 637-6910.

For sale: wooden park bench; oak plant stand; cowboy hats; Stetson hat; denim quilt; storage cabinet. Call 749-2484.

For sale: Halloween decorations; Halloween costumes for kids; exerciser for babies; chest freezer; toddler bed. Call 637-8408.

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560 Computers & Electronics

For sale: Nintendo Wii w/2 games, 2 paddles & 2 nun chucks, 3 months old, $175; Kenmore washer, 3 months old, paid $400, asking $200; computer with Office XP, $75; all asking prices are firm. Call 637-0510 and ask for Jessica, or leave a message & I will return your call.

For sale: two TV’s; Sharp 3 CD stereo, $50; dresser, $150. Call 636-0997 or 630-6145.

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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 (ucan) 1of1

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600 Lawn/Farm & Ranch

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610 Livestock

For sale: 3  cocker puppies, 10 weeks old, 2 males, 1 female, shots, dew claws & tails have been done; 3 Nigerian dwarf young bucks, 3 months old, blue eyes, de-horned, shots have been done; 3 horse, 2 are Fox Trotter mares, 1 is a
Gelding, 5 years old, all green broke; Icelandic sheep, breeding stock, butcher lambs, pets, weed eaters; Llamas, different ages, great guard animals. Call 650-8792.

For sale: sugar glider w/cage, can be easily trained to new owners by just spending time with him, the cage is 2 1/2x2 1/2x3 feet tall, the cage alone was $75, you will get the cage, Alvin(the sugar glider), the water tube, and any bags & toys I have for only $100 OBO, I am going off to school so I must sell him fast. If interested or for more information, call Savanah at 402-943-9723 or 435-609-0268. If no answer, please leave a message & I will call you back.

Lambs and goats for sale. Call 435-687-2773.

For sale: rooster or hen pheasants. Call 650-2271. If no answer, please leave a message & I will get back to you.

Angora Billy goat for sale, $50. Call 820-4208.

For sale: 10 geese; Billy goat; ‘65 Ford flat bed; 1988 Ford 250 4WD for parts; set of new tires, size 315/75R16; kittens, free. Call 687-2212.

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640 Pets

Male Yorkie puppy for sale, 5 months old, has had all shots, can be AKC tapered, $700 call 435-384-2504.

For sale: female Schnauzer, 3 years old, spayed, housebroken, asking $300. If interested, call 435-687-9516 or 724-9145.

For sale: 1 male Yorkie, 4 months old, cute with great personality, we call him Happy; Comfort Glow, vent free, gas fireplace insert, still in the box, original price is $650, asking $450. Call 637-8714 for more information.

For sale: 2 male Boston Terrier puppies, pure bred, very cute, asking $500. Call 435-630-0597 anytime.

For sale: 3 year old purebred female Great Dane, $250, she was purchased up state, no papers, has had a litter of puppies which have all been sold, very lovable. Call Jeannine at 435-653-2581.

For sale: Poodle/Chihuahua mix puppies, very cute, 1 female, 2 males, 10 weeks old. If interested, call 613-8355 or 820-4518.

Boston Terrier puppies for sale, very cute & playful, purebred, ready for new homes, asking $500 OBO as long as they go to good homes, mom & dad are on site, have had their shots & dewclaws removed. Call Michelle with any questions at 435-630-0597.

For sale: 3 year old female Great Dane, sweet natured & family oriented, has delivered beautiful puppies in the past, make offer. Call Scott or Jeannine at 435-653-2581.

For sale: 2 Cocker Spaniels, one is an 8 month old buff female, the other is a 9 month old black & white female and has been spayed, they are both in need of a loving home with older children, must have a fenced in yard, asking $200 for the buff & $300 for the black & white. If interested, call 435-687-9516 or 435-724-9145.

For sale: one very tiny male Pomeranian, tan/orange in color, 2 years old, $300 OBO; female AKC Pomeranian, black in color, 4 years old, $200 OBO; both are very good dogs, have been outdoors & have been raised around children, need new homes as soon as possible. Please call 636-0669 or 820-8020.

For sale: long haired, female Chihuahua. Call 820-1018 or 820-4340.

Green iguana for sale, 10 years old; looking for a king size water bed. Call 435-609-1151.

For sale: 9 week old female Chihuahua, black w/white feet, $300 OBO. Call 472-8453.

Red & white Border Collie puppy for sale; looking for a Billy goat. Call 820-4267.

Black Mouth Curr puppies for sale. Call 733-0949.

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650 Hay & Grain

For sale: good grass/alfalfa mix hay, $6 per bale. Call 435-384-2248 after dark.

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670 General Store

Pears for sale, $1 per pound, these are Anjou or winter pears and are firm. Call Erica at 472-8824 and let me know how many you want so I can have them picked.

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800 Recreational

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810 Motorcycles

For sale: 1980 Yamaha 1100, runs & looks good, comes with 2 parts bikes, asking $700; many parts from a 1989 Toyota pickup. For more information, call 472-0164 or 820-0126.

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820 OHVs

For sale: 2008 Polaris Ranger 700 XP, has a full cab, heater, winch, snow plow, 14” after market rims, runs great, black & silver; AB lounge; AFE intake system, fits all Chevy 1/2 ton trucks, Avalanches, & Tahoes from 2002-2006. Call 435-749-9460 for more information.

For sale: 2007 Grizzly 660 four wheeler, camouflage, has winch & plow, loaded, 600 miles, asking $7500.

For sale: 2006 90cc four wheeler, 5 speed w/reverse. Call 888-6873.

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830 Boats & Watercraft

For sale: 9 foot Bass Tracker boat, $500. Call 650-3995.

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840 Campers & Trailers

For sale: 1983 Rancho 19 foot camp trailer, in good condition, self contained, sleeps 6, in good condition, everything works, must see, asking $1100 OBO. Call 630-0655.

For sale: 1978 Star Craft tent trailer, in good condition, no appliances, has a table, benches, & two queen sized beds, sleep 4-6, needs minor electrical work to make brake lights work, title included, asking $500 OBO, first buyer takes it. Call 637-5122. If no answer leave a message.

For sale: 2008 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite travel trailer, books for $34,970, make offer, 33’x 8’, dual axle, self contained, 2 slides, only used once, bathroom has never been used, winterized. If interested, call 435-650-4773.

For sale: 1975 15 foot trailer, will go anywhere, has a great heater, asking $500 but will let go for $400. Call 471-0904. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: 1978 2-horse trailer, 2 axle, in good shape, $1000 OBO. Call 435-687-5775.

For sale: cab high, fiberglass camper shell, for a 1999-2006 short bed Chevy truck, asking $150 OBO. Call 435-650-1661.

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860 Motor Homes

For sale: 1985 Winnebago Class C motor home, 19 feet long, 6500 miles, runs good, has a 350 Chevy motor, asking $3500. Call 435-637-9527.

For sale: 1989 Chevy Astro Van, 6 cylinder, runs great, needs power steering bolts, $400 OBO. Call Brian at 820-0656.

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900 Autos

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910 Autos New & Used

For Sale, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix SE V6, asking $250 OBO, also telescope asking $20. Call 381-2612

‘2000 Chevrolet Cavalier buy fuel CNG 107,000 miles 4/door located in Conneticut. Shipping available, $6,000 John (860)462-5145. (ucan)1of1

For sale: 1982 Chevy short wheel base truck, standard transmission, weak 305 engine but I have a 350 engine to go with the truck, it just needs to be changed out, $1000; 1989 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, 5 speed, runs, $2500; 1976 Chevy step side truck w/4” lift, 350 standard transmission, runs, $3500; 1969 GMC 1/2 ton long wheel base w/4” lift, new 33” mud tires, 383 standard transmission, diamond tucked seats & door panels, runs, $4500; 1975 K5 Chevy Blazer w/new tires, automatic, full time 4WD, runs, $1500; will negotiate price on all vehicles. Call Mike at 637-8197 or 650-0864.

For sale: 1990 Grand Am, has 4 brand new tires, runs great, must sell ASAP; men’s & women’s wedding ring set; metal closet. Call 435-653-2483.

For sale: 1983 Toyota 4x4 pickup, 22R engine, needs work, comes with a new 5 speed transmission and new transfer case, rolling on a set of 33” Wildcat mud tires that are in excellent condition, 4” lift, bull bar, nerf bars, and roll bar, asking $2000. Call 435-687-5048 for information

1987 Mazda 323 station wagon for sale, runs & drives, has a bad boot on CV axle but I have a new CV axle for it, $450 OBO; looking for a flatbed trailer for moving. Call 435-820-4094.

For sale: 2004 Honda Accord EX, 108,500 miles, blue/gray exterior, gray interior, alloy wheels, power everything, 6 disc CD changer(in dash), all maintenance records available, $10,450. Call 435-653-2699.

For sale: 1965 Chevy step side truck, 1/2 ton, 235 engine, 3 speed column shift, 69,000 original miles, runs good, primer orange in color, ready for paint, this truck is a classic, asking $3000 OBO; light green couch & love seat for sale, $50; 12 foot by 3 foot above the ground pool, in great shape, comes with pump, $40. Call Mike at 435-613-0601 or 435-650-9086.

For sale: 2006 F250 XLT 4x4 crew cab, long bed, power steering brakes & windows, automatic transmission, 5.4 V8, only 12,112 miles, asking $20,525. Check it out at 543 East 200 North in Price or call 637-0529.

For sale: 1990 Chevy Suburban, needs tires, battery & brakes, $700; 1986 GMC Suburban, $700. Call 208-317-5614.

Looking for a 1990-1998 Ford Explorer 4x4 automatic, in good condition, for under $1000. Please call 435-650-6674. If no answer, please leave a message & I will return your call.

For sale: 1972 Ford F100 pickup, 302 engine, 3 speed, runs great, make offer, $650 OBO. Call Daron at 435-630-1392.

For sale: 1990 Jeep Wrangler 4x4, 5 speed, 6 cylinder engine, runs good, asking $2500 or will consider trading for a small 4x4 truck or a good economy car; 8N Ford tractor, needs a little work, asking $750 or will consider trading for something of equal value. Call 820-8147.

For sale: 1999 red Chevy Cavalier, $2500 OBO; 4 Goodyear truck tires, size P265/70R17, $400. Call 435-820-4198.

For sale: ‘77 Jeep Wagoneer; ‘67 Ford Falcon; parting out a ‘82 S-10 4x4. Call 820-0185.

For sale: 1999 Mazda 626, new tires, cold A/C, CD player, very clean, $2000. Call 637-7508 after 6:00 PM.

For sale: 1972 Ford F100 pickup, 302 engine, 3 speed, low mileage, runs great, make offer, asking $650 OBO. Call Daron at 435-630-1392.

For sale: 1994 Toyota, 138,000 miles, asking $4000. Call 749-0848.

For sale: 1990 Oldsmobile Regency; 1978 Monte Carlo. Call 637-6433.

For sale: 1966 Ford, custom 500 model, red w/black top, red interior, 289 engine, 3 speed on the column, 48,000 miles. Call 613-8918.

For sale: 1989 Chevy Astro Van, in good condition, $400 OBO. Call 820-0656.

Looking for parts for a 1990 Oldsmobile 98. Call 888-1188.

For sale: 1986 Chevy Van. Call 650-9748.

For sale: 1981 Pontiac Catalina; ‘83 Chevy Blazer. Call 820-2065.

For sale: 1965 Ford F250 3/4 ton flat bed truck; 1988 Ford F250 4x4 truck; goats; geese; tires, size 315/75R16; kittens, free. Call 687-2212.

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940 Auto Parts

National street machine club item’s for sale – includes California duster, speaking air gauge, soldering tool, patch, hand buffer, $20 Call 381-2612

GMC Radiator, excellent condition, asking $75.  Call 687-9065

For sale: set of 6 matching Master Craft tires, in fair condition, size 31” x 10.50 x 15”, asking $10 each or $50 for all 6. Call 650-9775.

For sale: new tires, size 185/80R13, on 5 hole GM wheels; Gen Air drop in electric stove, older, works. Call 472-0240. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: tires, size 12.50x35x18, like new, asking $1000; 351 Windsor Ford engine. Call 637-1952.

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Epidemic of ‘Drunken Sailor’ Vocabulary

Kathy Ockey

It seems one of the most common complaints about movies and television is not sex or violence, even though there is plenty of it, but the use of profanity. 

Anymore most of the dialogue appears to be written for drunken sailors.  Movies are rated and you are aware of what you are getting into when you attend, but why should television be a source of bad language. Do I have to be insulted in my own home? Why should we have to have a rating system for something that is viewed by all ages?

Although it is common to hear profanity almost everywhere, it is still possible to learn not to use it.  We as adults should have enough confidence in what we say that we don’t need to use profanity to express ourselves.  Profanity is actually a fairly limited language which can offend other people and is a habit like any other that can be broken.

Profanity is almost everywhere.  It seems as if people do not know how to use proper English anymore.  Is it something that is supposed to make us sound more sophisticated or simply to shock or offend people?  The English language can be beautiful and offers many words that are far more expressive than the nastiness of profanity.  It may be thought as “colorful,” but truly colorful language is recognized in how a person expresses their thoughts and feelings and their ability as a speaker without using the base language of profanity. Avoiding profanity may also help us realize how we really feel. 

Profanity is defined as the use of abusive, vulgar or irreverent language.  When speaking in public is there any reason to use this type of language?  There is no reason; it is disrespectful to yourself and the people you are speaking to.  These are words we can’t print or would never want to print. We were at a public event recently and had two young children with us.  The couple sitting behind us must have thought these two children needed to know every unnecessary and vulgar word in the English language. If you insist on using profanity, recognize that it can offend others. Watch yourself, and apologize if necessary.

As a more forthright argument, eople who use excessive profanity in every sentence must not be very good conversationalists.  Cussing is just their way of filling in the empty gaps..  What do you think the use of profanity in everyday life indicates?  Anger, frustration, lack of vocabulary or simply the modern way to communicate with others?  Swearing is an easy, lazy way of expressing feelings and is watered down each time it is used.

The older I get, the more things change and I kind of wish some things, like the English language, would stay the same.  You can easily say what you want to say without using rude or cuss words.  If you want to know what is acceptable, consider if you would say it to your parent, grandparents or clergy?  Profanity is the sign of a weak mind trying to express itself forcibly.

To quote Joseph Cook,  “A single profane expression betrays a man’s low breeding.”

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-Public Forum-

Truth is Beside
the Point

I have long held a belief that when an issue goes to trial the truth is beside the point. I believe it’s more about who has the best story, who can sell their story the best, or who has the longest reach with those who are in authority (or control). The recent court hearing and sentencing of Commissioner Drew Sitterud has done little to change my belief.

I found it interesting that he was put in jail. Jail! The place where we put murderers, rapists, drug dealers and the like. The place where we should probably be putting some of the CEOs in this country who have helped put many into bankruptcy while taking millions for themselves as they make their exit. It should not be a place where we put people who unintentionally fill paper work out incorrectly and then do what they can to right the wrong when the discrepancy is brought to their attention.
From what I have read in the newspapers, it appears to me that this unintended discrepancy happened two to three years ago, that the amount of money in question is minimal ($1500 or less), and that the money was paid back at the time it was brought to the attention of Commissioner Sitterud. To me, personally, the timing on this matter feels politically motivated. Politics is such a mean, mean game. Why Commissioner Sitterud still wants to be a commissioner and work for this county is lost on me. Good for him, though. Maybe we should give him the chance. My thinking is that he must be doing something right to have so many ruffled and feeling threatened by his presence.

We hear often on the news and read in newspapers of people who have been accused of one crime or another. Some of these accusations are of things that are unthinkable, such as sexual abuse of a child, for example. These court cases go on for years at great expense to the individual accused. We seldom hear or read of the final outcome of these cases, but, on occasion, the person accused is found innocent. This does not matter. The person’s life has been ruined emotionally, publicly and financially. It’s my personal belief that there are times when people are accused and brought to trial because they have angered or crossed an individual or individuals. It is also my opinion that people often take plea bargains, or plead guilty to lesser charges, not because they are guilty, per se, but that they cannot count on the truth being told or heard. I’m not saying this is what has happened in the case of Commissioner Sitterud, but that it is a possibility worth considering. Something else worth considering is the possibility that many things could be dug up from the past on many people, if someone with enough connections, power, access to information, something to gain and the time, choose to do so.

I am not implying that what Commissioner Sitterud has been accused of did not happen and was not against some policy or the law. I do believe, however, that it was done innocently and unintentionally. I do not believe that he, or his family, deserves what has been so viciously done to them. Good grief, we let murderers go free in this country (again, who has the best story, who sells it the best). Let’s get a little perspective.

It was reported in one newspaper article that Commissioner Sitterud should know how mileage reimbursements work. Really? Apparently no one quite understands this because it sounds like the county still owes the state the money that was paid back. Here’s a question: why aren’t those involved in not paying the money back to the state being investigated and charged? What’s more important, spending time wallowing around in all the bureaucratic rules, regulations and policies (which I’m sure number in the thousands) or spending time doing one’s best to work for the community? There is not time for both. Also, I’m not convinced that Commissioner Sitterud is the person responsible for keeping this investigation going for 22 months. I don’t think this is one person, but people.

After reading both articles in our local papers, it feels to me that the letter Commissioner Sitterud put in the papers had a lot of bearing on his punishment. Another way to look at this might be that he was punished for exercising his freedom of speech. Regardless of what one thinks or feels about this one incident, or about Commissioner Sitterud, it needs to be pointed out that he has paid his debt to society. In my opinion, he has more than paid the price. He didn’t get away with anything and he didn’t get off easy.

If you are tempted to judge him for recent events, then be fair and also judge him for all he has done for this county as a commissioner for the past eight years, and all that he has done for his community, including the youth, in the years prior to his becoming a commissioner.

I honestly feel, that at the end of the day, after everything has been said and done, we are better for having Commissioner Sitterud in our community working for us than we would have been (or will be) without him. I believe, all things considered, he is a good person with his county’s best interest at heart. I believe he brings great strength to the office of county commissioner and will continue to do so, when given the chance.

I am sure there will be those who will be irritated and angered by what I have had to say. Who will say that I don’t know the truth or have the facts. To that I ask, “Whose truth and whose facts?” There are as many opinions out there as there are facts and truths. All you have to do is pick the ones that work best for you.

In closing, I would like to say that I thought long and hard before writing this letter for fear of angering “the powers that be” in our county and suffering the backlash. And, might I add, how sad that I feel I need to be worried. I am not putting any of this out there as fact. It is only my opinion - not my husband’s, not my family’s, not my friends’ - just mine. And, after all, I am entitled to it.

- Terry Seely
Ferron

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James L. Davis
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James Davis has spent most of his adult career in love with the idea of being able to tell the stories of everyday people who continually do extraordinary things.  There is an abundance of such people in the San Rafael Swell area.

Together with his wife, Colleen, the two started The Emery County Review in January of 2007 because of their love for the people and places of Emery and Carbon counties.

They are proud of their small town newspaper and spend countless hours debating how they can best spread the good news of the area.

With a dedicated staff and teenage children that they can still beg to cover school news (for a price), their hope is that The Emery County Review will be recognized for living up to its motto:

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Colleen A. Davis

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A native of Emery County, Colleen has a great love for the people of the San Rafael Swell and Castle Valley area and hopes she has instilled those same feelings in her children.

The part of her job she loves the most is being able to work side by side with her husband. She enjoys getting to know people more and find out what hidden talents and passions they have, and reminiscing about the people and the county.

When The Emery County Review was started it was a new adventure for her and has proven to bring great joy to her life. An animal lover, she has been a veterinarian technician for approximately nine years and continues to work part-time as a veterinarian technician, more as a hobby and a driving passion today than a job.

Colleen loves spending time with her family, whether just in the backyard or hiking, riding 4-wheelers, playing on the boat or on a family drive. 

 

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Carma Josie Luke

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Carma Josie Luke currently lives in Huntington, where she grew up. She graduated from Emery High in 2001, and then attended the College of Eastern Utah, where she first discovered news working on the campus newspaper, The Eagle. She then went to Utah State University where she studied Psychology.

Now, as the Assistant Editor for the Emery County Review, Josie is learning on the job from an accomplished editor. She happily spends her time covering community news, while wondering why she gets paid to write for a newspaper and working with a staff that makes it a joy.

 

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Lyndsay Reid is an illustrator and designer who grew up in Orangeville, which she still calls home. Lyndsay received an Associates of Science degree with a major in Fine Art from the College of Eastern Utah and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration from Southern Utah University. Lyndsay works at The Emery County Review in advertising design along with her freelance illustration. She enjoys using her creativity and graphic design skills in making advertisements for The Emery County Review’s clients.

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Charlotte Williams lives in Orangeville with her husband and two beautiful daughters, and has for the past ten years. Raised in a large family, she has learned the importance of family (not to mention good self defence skills). She opens her home to youth that may need a little more love than others. Although scrapbooking, cooking, camping, and family fun are her favorite things to do, she will try just about anything once.

The new experiences and new people she has met while working for the Emery County Review have definitely proven again what a great community we live in.

 

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Casey Wood, the son of Colleen and James, is a junior at Emery High School, and the youngest member of the Emery County Review staff.  He has grown up in Orangeville and loves the San Rafael Swell area.  He doesn’t know a better place he could have had the opportunity to be born into.

From the first mention of his parents starting this newspaper he has been thrilled by the aspect of working for it.  He loves web design and writing and hopes to be able to stay involved with the newspaper for years to come.

 

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Kathy Ockey

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Kathy has lived in Orangeville most of her life, where she quite literally married the “boy next door.”  Kathy and her husband, Royal, have two children and six grandchildren.  They enjoy camping, hunting and spending time with their family.

She said she never thought of herself as a writer but she enjoys working at The Emery County Review because it gave her a chance to learn more about writing and to develop a new skill.  She also enjoys being able to meet people, to learn more about the world about her and to have experiences she wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to have.

 

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