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Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Electric Lake

C. Josie Luke

What the Division of Wildlife Resources had worked to prevent has occurred despite their best efforts. Two DNA tests have confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Electric Lake.

The DWR announced the results on Nov. 18, and the word spread quickly that the state officially had its first contaminated waterway. Unfortunately the reservoir is the primary water supply for the Huntington-Cleveland Irrigation Company and also provides cooling water for Rocky Mountain Power’s Huntington Power plant.

The tiny invaders initially entered the United States through boats travelling in the Great Lakes and have spread havoc throughout much of the East and a few lakes in the West. The mussels multiply quickly; one breeding pair can have a million offspring per breeding cycle, and they can breed multiple times a year. They spread quickly through waterways, attaching to hard surfaces including boats and clogging pipes for irrigation, power plants and dams.

Representatives from the DWR had previously revealed receiving conflicting results from DNA tests at an Emery County Public Lands meeting, but only a week later they received news that the Pisces lab in Colorado ran a second methodology and got a second positive. That was when representatives notified media that they had confirmed the mussels had infested the reservoir.

Daniel Keller, ecologist for the DWR explained, “We’re at a very early phase of detection. All we have detected in the larvae of the mussels in the water. We actually haven’t found any adults, most likely because the population is very young.” But Keller warned that if conditions are right for the mussels to flourish in the reservoir, the population could explode. “The way these things work is after a year or two they just kind of explode, and you find them stuck to everything.”

Some have suggested the elevation and cool temperature of the reservoir might make the environment less hospitable for the zebra mussels. “Our results have indicated that Electric Lake has zebra mussels, not quagga mussels. They’re very closely related. However, quagga mussels do tend to do better in colder, deeper water. So, it is actually a good thing that these are zebra mussels because they don’t do as well in colder water,” Keller reported.  “However, if you look at the great lakes, it’s incredibly cold and they do well, so I don’t think the fact that it’s colder will save us.

“If they’re really going to take hold and grow to an out of control population, it could be a few years before we really see that manifested.  If the conditions aren’t ideal for them, they may not totally explode, but of course, there is really no reason to believe that they wouldn’t do well here.”

That possibility is exactly what is now concerning both the power plant and irrigation board. Were the population to explode, the costs could be enormous. Keller revealed that in waterways already affected by the invaders, treatment costs have been exorbitant.

Both entities are now rushing to put together plans in response to the news. A representative for Rocky Mountain Power explained, “This is something that has just developed in the last couple of days, and we are working in cooperation with the DWR in the process. We expect more information will be made available to the company. We will then develop a plan in consultation with state officials as this information is studied.”

Though no other plants operated by RMP have beet affected by the mussels, they revealed that their sister company, Mid-American Energy has dealt with the issue in the Mississippi River Drainage. “We will take advantage of their experience as we develop a plan to deal with the situation here,” a representative revealed.

The Huntington-Cleveland Irrigation Company met with Cody Allred regarding the announcement on Nov. 20, soon after the news first surfaced. Allred, who works for the power company, is also on the board of the irrigation company. According to Sherrel Ward, Allred gave an extensive report on the investigation and explained the complexity of the situation to the board. They fear the invasive species could spread and effect pipes, sprinkling systems, pivots and lines, costing local citizens.

The DWR has been in close contact with both since they initially reported the results a week ago. According to Keller, “We have had a lot of personal meetings with them and a lot of conference calls. Our intentions were to notify them as soon as possible to buy them time to start thinking about possible treatments, ways they can protect themselves, and ways they can protect their plant. They are in the process of figuring out what this means to them and where they want to go from here.”

“As soon as we can get out and collect more data we’re going to be doing it. We’re going to be working closely with the water users to provide expertise in treatment options to try to minimize the impacts. We’re going to be doing some things right away, but treating the lake will definitely take some time and a lot of money.”

Of special concern to the DWR is the effect the mussels can have on fisheries. Keller elaborated, “As a wildlife agency, that’s one of the things the division of wildlife is really concerned about. Mussels filter a lot of the algae and plankton out of the water, and as they do that they’re essentially stealing food from the fish. And so the fish are going to be less healthy, and there will be less fish overall. One adult mussel will filter a quart of water a day.”

One of the initial impacts of this filtering is that the water gets clearer, but because the mussels are removing all of the plankton and algae in the water they filter, Keller explained they can actually collapse the bottom of the food chain. In fact, in the Great Lakes region, there has been a 40 percent reduction in forage, which has hurt the fish population.

The DWR is also concerned that the mussels may become established in the Green River or the Colorado River. The mussels could have a huge negative impact on the threatened and endangered species in the rivers, competing with them for food and for habitat.

Currently, as far as further sampling in Electric Lake is concerned, the DWR is in a holding pattern, since the water temperatures at the reservoir make it impossible to take plankton samples. And since the mussels can’t breed in such cold water temperatures, the agency will have to wait until water temperatures warm up in the spring and early summer so they can monitor the situation. Once they resume next year, they will monitor the shoreline and inside the dam to see if they can find adult zebra mussels. “There have got to be adults to be 100 percent sure what we have,” explained Keller.

In the meantime, the winter gives the DWR and the other entities time to look at options and to formulate a game plan to handle the situation. They are also waiting on results from Joes Valley Reservoir, Huntington North and Pelican and Red Fleet in the Uintah Range. Keller reported that the samples should be back from within two weeks to a month.

The DWR has multiple options for the treatment of the reservoir should the population take hold. One of the best options, Keller revealed, is treating the water with potassium chloride, the same chemical used in water softeners. The treatment is actually very environmentally friendly, but the drawback is the enormous cost of dissolving such a large volume of salt in the reservoir.

Rock Mountain Power also has the option using UV light to kill the invaders to prevent them from getting into the plant, but again, the costs are very high.

The recent DNA results are very disappointing for the DWR who has worked hard to keep the invasive species from contaminating Utah lakes. They have especially focused on boats, which are the classic mode of transfer for the mussels, but the DWR thinks these invaders may have gotten into Electric Lake through a much less obvious source.

Since most of the water craft used on the reservoir is small boats, which are not usually used out of the state and brought back in to be used on local waterways, the DWR suspects the culprit could be one of the large number of out of state water trucks that fill up at the site. 

“The other possibility is that it might have been a water truck. There’s been a lot of drilling in this area associated with all the energy exploration that’s been going on here, and anytime they do any drilling they have to have water trucks. Some of those trucks came from out of state, so perhaps when they came to fill up there was some residual water in the tank,” explained Keller.

He also said that there is a possibility the mussels could have some from a bird saying, “There are some diving ducks that feed off the mussels. Of course they’re migratory, coming in from far away, and come here to the lake. It’s a possibility.”

The DWR will now also focus on trying to keep the invasive mussels from spreading from Electric Lake to other local waterways, encouraging those who recreate at the reservoir to clean their boats and allow them to dry for at least seven days during the summer, and 18 days during the spring and fall. The agency will also invite those who plan to use their boats soon to take advantage of professional decontamination services.

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A Splash in the Pool

C. Josie Luke

After years of expectation, the Emery County Aquatics Center is finally set to open on Dec. 9, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house set for Dec. 1. The facility will then host five days of free swimming from Dec. 9-13.

The center’s opening was announced at the Emery County Commission meeting on Nov. 18 to the excitement of many who had expected the facility to open earlier in the year. But after years of dreaming, planning and waiting, the event will be especially sweet for the Emery County Recreation Board and the county commissioners.

Commissioner Drew Sitterud revealed that the Recreation Board first introduced the idea of building a new pool in 2001. After several years of work, it became obvious to all involved that in order to pay for such a costly project the county would have to bond. The county commission was finally given the go-ahead to move forward by a public vote on a municipal bond for the project in 2004. Sitterud explained that Neal Peacock was invaluable in this process.

During this time, the commission and recreation board also made a deal with the Emery County School District for the district to donate the land for the center. In turn, the high school would be allowed to use the facility for a swim team and local schools would be given access to the pool several times a year at no cost.

The commission then approached the Community Impact Board to assist in funding the project. Sitterud said they were “somehow able to convince” the CIB to give them a no-interest loan for the project totaling $5 million.

Then after Hughes Construction was awarded the construction bid, the commission realized they in fact needed $1 million more to complete their design, because in the time since the design had first been completed, prices had gone up. With little confidence that the CIB would agree to the increase, the commission again approached the board for funding. And “miraculously,” as Sitterud put it, the board approved the additional $1 million as a grant.

With the design and funding finally in place, construction began in the fall of 2007. But again, the project was beset with unfortunate occurrences. The winter proved to be harsh, hampering the efforts of crews, and when the construction finally began to come together, other issues cropped up. Recently, finding lifeguards has proven especially difficult.

But after so much work, the facility will finally open Dec. 9, and those who have been involved from the beginning are understandably excited and relieved. “Let’s wear it out. That was always our goal,” Sitterud said. “I think it’s a beautiful complex, and I hope the kids enjoy it. It’s wonderful to finally be at this point.”

Shannon Hiatt, the Aquatics Center director revealed that the pool will indeed be “worn out.”  He reported that the facility will offer water aerobics, swim lessons, lap swimming, youth swim team and more. 

Hiatt said the outdoor pool can accommodate more than 440 people and the indoor pool can serve around 270. The outdoor pool will also have picnic tables so people can bring food, but he stressed that alcohol and tobacco will not be allowed near either pool or inside the building.

He also revealed that the center will be secure. The lifeguards will be well trained and video monitors have been set up all over the center for the safety of patrons and the facility. The center also features state-of-the-art filtration systems, including a UV system which will kill the germs many pools were beset with last year.

The Aquatics Center will sell season passes along with classic passes to the facility. An annual family pass for up to four will cost $335, with each additional child costing $25. For a couple, the pass will be $260; for one person, $185; for a senior couple (62+), $185; one senior, $135; for a student (12-17 with student ID card), $135; for youth (4-11), $110; and children three and under get in free, but are required to wear a double swim diaper. Passes will feature the photo of the owner and will allow a person into the pool at any time during normal swim times.

The passes will be sold at a special discount during the Dec. 1 open house and may also be during the first week.
For day use, passes will be $4 for individuals ages 18-61 and $3 for students, youth and seniors. Lockers are for rent monthly for a fee of $6 and are sold in six-month increments. This will allow a patron entry only once during the day.

The center will also encourage rentals for birthday parties and other large group events, with two-hour minimum rentals. Rental of the party room is $35 an hour and a birthday party for up to 12 children, which includes two pizzas, drinks, balloons and clean-up is $85 an hour. Both include a $25 deposit. Rental of the outdoor leisure pool is $150 an hour; indoor lap pool is $100 an hour; and for both pools it is $225 an hour. A security deposit of $150 is charged on all pool rentals.

During the free swim week, they expect the pool will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday. In January, they hope to begin opening the pool at 5 or 5:30 a.m.

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Land Use Uproar

C. Josie Luke

The Bureau of Land Management is set to hold an oil and gas lease sale, including parcels of land in Emery County, on Dec. 19. The sale, which includes 241 parcels totaling 359,450 acres of public lands, is in keeping with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, which requires the agency to do so quarterly, but the uproar that followed the October announcement has been unusually fierce.

Part of the uproar comes from recent comments made by a spokesman of President-elect Barak Obama, which garnered major attention. During an interview the spokesman addressed the issue, referring to it as one of the “Bush policies” Obama would overturn in the beginning of his tenure.
The BLM argues that the oil and gas leasing program “is a vital part of supplying our nation with reliable and affordable energy,” and they are simply responding to the guidelines from their recently finalized Resource Management Plans for the areas.

Ray Peterson, Emery County public lands director agreed, explaining that the decision to offer the parcels for lease was not a decision made by the George W. Bush administration, but came after the BLM finalized their RMPs for the areas, which offered specific guidelines on how the lands could be used, saying “He [Obama’s Spokesman] misspoke, really.”

Peterson clarified, “The thing that is allowing this lease sale is these new RMPs that have been eight years in the making. Most of these parcels the BLM has held off on because they’re in sensitive areas and there weren’t adequate guidelines or stipulations governing their use. With the RMPs in place, they now have definite guidelines on how they can be leased.”

Cries of alarm have also come from many who are concerned over the proximity of some of the parcels to national parks, arguing that such development will detract from the experience of those who visit the areas. Many believe the BLM should postpone the sale until the agency has had further discussion with the National Parks Service regarding the parcels.

Peterson explained that peoples’ concern over proximity may be unfounded, noting that from what he understands from the RMPs, parcels that are in or near sensitive areas have stipulations allowing “no surface occupancy,” meaning that developers are not allowed to drill on the surface. If such areas are found to be especially profitable, the developers would have to use directional drilling techniques, which would require them to drill further away from such areas.

As to the issues between the BLM and the Parks Service, BLM spokesman, Mary Wilson reported that the BLM is currently going through the sale, “parcel by parcel” with their sister agency, working to alleviate much of the concern. And according to a fact sheet on the BLM’s website, “After the sale is held, the BLM does not issue any leases until all protests on those parcels have been satisfactorily resolved.  In some cases, protests will be granted and bid money will be returned.”

Peterson reported that the parcels in Emery County are near Green River. As he explained it, the parcels are not in sensitive areas. He said, “Most of them are between Green River and the Reef and south of there for another eight to 10 miles between the Green River and Highway 24.”

He also explained that even after the parcels are leased by developers, the county has a stringent process the companies must go through in order to drill. The developer must notify the county that they wish to begin drilling in an area. Then, together with the county, the developer, the landowner, the engineer, and Peterson himself study the area to determine where the best site is, or whether to drill at all. He said they take into account the visual effects to the area and erosion issues, along with many other concerns. The county also has specific reclamation stipulations which must be followed after drilling is completed.

Though Peterson understands the concerns many people have over drilling on pubic lands, he is also aware of the factors pushing for national sources of fuel. “In a perfect world we wouldn’t have to worry about drilling,” he remarked. “In the world we live in and the energy concerns which are global and involve our national security, we should be careful not to shoot ourselves in the foot taking large parcels of land off the table without proper consideration.”

Despite the uproar, the BLM plans to proceed with the lease sale. The meetings between the BLM and the National Parks Service were set to conclude on Nov. 25, but information on the results was not available by press time.

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Sub for Santa Program in Search of New Home

As it has for many years, the Emery County Sub for Santa program will provide needed assistance for local families this Christmas season. But in order to continue the tradition in 2009, the local coordinating council must find a fiscal agent to help with fundraising.

In 2007 the council operated the program in conjunction with United Way, and this year they have been assisted by the Association of Governments. Next year, with assistance from neither program being a feasible option, Delena Fish revealed that the council “needs to find a fiscal agent to funnel the money through.”

The need for a fiscal agent comes because the state agencies which employ many of those on the coordinating council are not allowed to fundraise. A fiscal agent would be able to raise money and track how the funds are spent.

The council is looking at several different avenues to solve the issue. They are especially focused on coordinating with a group classified as a 501c3, which would allow those who donate to the program to file for a deduction on their income taxes.

Another possibility would be finding a private group who could take over the program.

Fish discussed the situation at the Emery County Commission meeting held Nov. 18, and asked the commissioners for suggestions of possible entities the coordinating council might approach for assistance. Three such entities the commission suggested were the Emery County Economic Development Council, the Emery County Foundation and Four Corners Behavioral Health.

The coordinating council will pursue those suggestions, along with looking for any others. “It’s a dilemma,” Fish expressed. “We just don’t want children to be without Christmas. We’re just starting on it right now, so any suggestions would be great.”

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Huntington City Prepares to Kick Off Holiday Season

C. Josie Luke

Huntington City will kick off the holiday season with their annual town Christmas party on Dec. 5 at Huntington Elementary from 6-8 p.m. Citizens are invited to a night of entertainment and food, with a free meal served by the city council, fun entertainment and games for children.

The meal will be provided by Huntington City and games will be run by the youth city council. The party was discussed by the council at the city meeting held Nov. 19. The council views the Christmas party as an enjoyable way to give back to the citizens they serve.

The meeting also featured presentations from Karen Smith, program director from the Community Emergency Response Team and Cynthia Grant representing the Southeastern Utah Medical Reserve Corps.

The CERT program is a training program to prepare citizens to respond in the event of a local emergency, teaching some first aid, fire suppression, home safety and more, so that citizens can help in their communities. The SEURMC program is mainly comprised of volunteers with some medical experience, though others are needed who can help in the event that first responders are overwhelmed during an emergency. The MRC volunteers can also participate in ongoing public health efforts. Both programs are run under the umbrella of Citizen Corps.

Anyone interested in volunteering for either program can contact the city for more information.

Mayor Hilary Gordon also reported on their presentation to the Community Impact Board. The city had requested funding through the CIB for sidewalks in areas of town near the elementary school which Councilmember Jerry Livingston found are heavily used by students walking home from school each day. The city decided to move forward with a request for $600,000 in funding to help alleviate the problems after several other options were considered.

The council had hoped the project might receive special consideration since they recently spent $200,000 on sidewalk projects on Main Street and in light of the fact that the town has recently had several children hurt in the city streets, so the project could be viewed as a public safety effort. But when the mayor presented the city’s case to the board, things did not turn out as they had hoped. The board offered to fund half of the project as a grant and the other half as a loan. Gordon said that in the end, after what she viewed as a misunderstanding, nothing was finalized.

At the council meeting, Gordon explained what had happened and asked whether the council supported her in writing a letter to the CIB explaining their disappointment and asking them to consider all of the relevant information in their request. The mayor said she had been encouraged to do so after speaking with Keith Burnett, CIB administrator. The council agreed and the mayor sent the letter later in the week. The mayor hoped the city would hear from the board soon.
The next city council meeting will be held Dec. 17.

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Historical Christmas

The Emery County Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas party Dec. 3, 6 p.m., at the Museum of the San Rafael in Castle Dale.  There will be music, stories and goodies of the season.  Bring a plate of your favorite goodies to share and come out for a festive evening.  Christmas gift ideas with an historical flare include the Emery County History book, which is on sale for $6 until the end of December.  Dottie Grimes’ book on the history of the San Rafael is also on sale for $20.  Jo Anne Chandler and Annalee Thayn of the Green River Archives will also be present signing copies of their book, “Green River and the Gunnison Valley.”

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Ferron City Christmas Celebration

The Ferron City Christmas Celebration will be held Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Ferrron Elementary School.  There will be Christmas caroling for all in attendance.  All children 11 years old and younger will receive a bag of goodies from Santa.   Bring your camera and get pictures with Santa. This year’s celebration is sponsored by the Ferron Youth City Council.

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Safe Schools Seminar

The Emery County Sheriff’s Office and the Emery County School District will welcome Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (United States Army Retired) to Emery County on Dec. 15.  Grossman will speak on Preparing for School Attacks, Preventing School Violence, and School Lockdown and Critical Incident Stress.
The presentation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Emery High School Auditorium for teachers and parents.  There is no cost for the seminar.  Training will be conducted on the Emery High School Campus. No tobacco use will be allowed.
Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, solder and expert in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and crime.  His books include the Pulitzer Prize nominated book “On Killing,” as well as “On Combat,” and “Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill.”

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Christmas in the Park

Orangeville City will hold their annual Christmas in the Park, Chili/Soup Cook-off on Dec. 6. Sign-ups for the chili/Soup cook-off will be at the city hall.  Please sign up on or before Dec 5. The judging will be at 4 p.m. at the Old Fire House Community Center.  Please bring one gallon of your soup or chili to be served to the public as part of the dinner. The chili and soup dinner will start at 5 p.m.  There will be Christmas Carolers, a blazing fire to keep you warm, great company, hot chocolate and a visit from a certain Jolly Old Elf.  The Christmas lights will be turned on at 6 p.m.

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Harvest Moon

The Castle Dale Stake Harvest Ball Dance will be Nov. 29, from 8 -11 p.m. at the Stake Center. Floor Show will be at 8:30 p.m.  The ball is for ages 14 and older only.

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Picturing America

Ferron Library, in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities and American Library Association, is sponsoring “Picturing America” for the month of November.  Through this program, laminated posters of American art work are brought to libraries nationwide. Please come in the library and gain a deeper appreciation of our country’s history and character through its art.

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Prints from Saltgrass

Gallery East’s second exhibit of the academic year features the work of 10 artists who have produced art at Saltgrass Print Studio in Salt Lake City.  The exhibit will be open through Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Helper
Light Parade

The Helper Electric Light Parade and Gallery Stroll will be held on Main Street in Helper on Dec. 5-6.

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BACA
Community Christmas

The annual Bikers Against Child Abuse Community Christmas will be held Dec. 6, 1 – 4 p.m. at Kraync Motor Company, 98 South 300 East in Price.  Children can get a free picture with Santa and a bag of candy and a toy.  All children are welcome, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

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Huntington Turkey Trot

The Huntington City Annual Turkey Trot Race and Kids Race will be Nov. 27 beginning at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $1.  Meet at Center Street at the park.  The winner will receive a turkey.  Come on out and run to make room for that Thanksgiving feast.

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Huntington Christmas
Celebration

The Huntington City Christmas Celebration will be held Dec. 5 from 6 – 8 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and a Christmas program will start at 7 p.m. at the Huntington Elementary.

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Li’L Abner Tryouts 

Tryouts for the Emery County Community Theatre musical productions of “Li’l Abner” will be held Nov. 18 and 19, from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Emery High School chorus room.  There will be no tryout packets, but please come prepared to sing a song of your choice.  A CD player will be available, but you can sing without accompaniment also.  There are parts for adults and teens, but no children are needed for this particular musical.  See you at tryouts!

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Truth from Youth Contest

The Utah Department of Health invites Utah fourth and fifth graders to design radio, TV and billboard ads that will convince other kids to never start using tobacco. The 11th annual Truth From Youth contest tells students Maybe You Should Try Advertising, targeting young people and challenging their anti-tobacco advertising savvy.
Since the Truth campaign began in 1999, Utah’s youth smoking rate has dropped by 34 percent.
Fourth and fifth grade students may enter Maybe You Should Try Advertising by drawing or writing a billboard, TV or radio ad. Best in show will win $400 and the ad will be professionally produced. Additional prizes include $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place in each category.  Entries are due by March 6, and more information is available at www.youthagainsttobacco.com.

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Prehistoric Museum Goes Live

The College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum is now offering audio tours of the museum via cell phone.
A cooperative effort is underway to implement audio tours of all of the exhibits at the museum. New tours are being added every day. There is no additional fee for the tours which are executed on the patron’s cell phone/minutes.
The audio tours provide distinctive prospective and information that will take the patron’s museum experience to a new level.
The College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum continually strives to engage the public in high-quality information and events that are geared to educate and elevate their quality of life.

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Amateur Artist Photography Exhibition

The College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum presents Picture. This is 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 200 and 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’s 15 year history in Emery County to take part in making for a successful Relay for Life to 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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Wrestlers Hit the Mat
to Prepare for first Match

Rebecca Lofley

Echoes of E-M-E-R-Y can be heard in the lower halls of the Spartan Center each day of wrestling practice, but only upon entering the wrestling room would a person witness the extraordinary effort these chants take as the wrestlers pant out each letter throughout a grueling warm-up.   They are preparing for all-too-soon matches beginning this week with an upcoming match at North Sevier on Nov. 25.     

On average, 17 wrestlers meet along with coaches each day after school for practices.  The team is “a little shy on kids” this year, lacking 11 wrestlers to fill up the 28 available spots. “Wrestling is a hard sport; it runs kids off,” says Coach Buck Taylor.  He adds, “Don’t be afraid to come and try.”  This year’s team is a much younger team than those in the past.  A positive attitude is the key factor to their success, according to Coach Taylor, who pushes the boys to realize that there is no such thing as “I can and I can’t; only I will or I won’t.” 

Stenciled on the wall of the wrestling room is another of the team’s mottos, “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”  Observing several of the wrestlers in challenge matches, one would come to the conclusion that these wrestlers rarely quit.  They push themselves and their opponents to their limits.  Their upcoming match on Tuesday will be a test of what they’ve accomplished so far.  It will give them a measure of where they are now and what they need to do to become champions. 

With the encouragement of their coaches, they will find this season that they “can do what they want to do as they set goals and have the discipline to keep going,” Coach Taylor said.

 Last year, eight wrestlers made it to state.  One of Coach Taylor’s many goals is to take 10 boys to state and to have at least five out of the 10 place in the tournament.  The wrestlers have “a long way to go,” but can do so with the support of their coaches and community.

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Free: upholstery fabric, located at Julianne’s Upholstery 280 West 100 North.

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120 Lost & Found

Lost dog: tan & white male Shih tzu with black tipped ears, he is wearing a red collar & a purple & red sweater, last seen on 2nd South near the Mormon Church. If you have seen him, please call Trish at 650-6766.

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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.

Play the “Where’s Gabby?’ Game in The Emery County Review each week and you might win.
Contest Rules: Look in the Display Ads of the newspaper to find either a picture of our dog Gabby or the name Gabby. There will be a total of 3 Gabbys located only in the display ads in each issue of the paper. If you find all three Gabbys, call our office for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to one of our participating sponsors. Anyone who calls in will have their name placed in the “Where’s Gabby?” jar and on Friday at noon two names will be drawn from the jar. The first person drawn from the jar will win a $25 gift certificate the second person will win a FREE one-year subscription to The Emery County Review, a $23.00 value (can be used as a gift subscription), or other great prizes. *Limited to one person per family per month. No employees of The Emery County Review or immediate family members. Prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.  Gift Certificate expires on Nov. 30, 2008.  Value of Gift Certificate must be used in full at the time of purchase.

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160 Wanted

Looking for a Geo Metro or a Suzuki Swift. Call 636-8433.

Looking for girl’s twin clothing, size 2-3. Please call 472-1219.

Looking for a variety of miscellaneous items at low prices: Dora the Explorer or Diego movies and/or books, Leap Frog Word Whammer, Geo Trax & trains, Thomas the Train tracks, Furreal pets that are in good condition, and the following games, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Curses.

Looking for children & adult size skates to buy. Please call 650-8625 and leave a message if there is no answer.

Looking for a queen bed frame, in good condition. Please call 435-650-5888.

Looking for old fishing items, lures, reels, rods, creels, catalogs, and anything related to fishing. Call 435-636-6721.

Looking for someone that does snow plowing. Please call 637-0062.

Looking for a bunk bed that is in good shape. Call 435-650-9556.

Looking for an older refrigerator that runs well for an office. Call 820-1933.

Looking for a spare tire for a trailer, size F78-15ST. Call 801-822-1803.

Looking for a good, used record player that still works. Call 650-0194.

Looking for a Glock 27 or 26 hand gun. Call 749-0769.

Looking for a stokermatic. Call 637-9642.
Looking for a small freezer & a washer that is in really good condition. Call 613-7322.

Looking for 25x12x9 tires for a 3 wheeler. Call 637-3318.

Looking for a 19-25 foot camp trailer or a motor home. Call 637-3194.

Looking for Ford tractors for parts, year 1965, 3000 or 4000 series. Call 637-4574.

Looking for an automatic transmission for a ‘92 Dodge Dakota. Call 820-5330.

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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)4of4

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 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.

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

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

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Company/Owner Operator Teams, or solo drivers willing to team. Earn up to $2.45 per mile. Ammo experience a plus. $2,000 Sign-on bonus. 1-800-835-9471. (ucan)1of1

PART-TIME, HOME-BASED Internet business. Earn $500-$1000/month or more. Flexible hours. Training provied. No selling rquired. Free details. www.K348.com  (ucan)3of4

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300 Real Estate

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310 Apartments
for Rent

Two or three bedroom apartment in Huntington for rent. Stove, fridge, washer and dryer hook ups. No pets, call 435-687-9261.

For rent, two bedroom, one bathroom apartment in Emery. $365 per month. Call 801-809-0022.

Apartment for Rent in Castle Dale, 3 bedrooms, has stove and fridge.  No pets, no smoking.  Call 687-9261.

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320 Homes
for Rent

Two bedroom mobile home for rent. Stove, fridge, washer and dryer. No pets, call 687-9261

For rent: two houses in Helper, $450 each per month, will lower rent for work done. Call 613-0207 or 820-8140.

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340 Homes for Sale

House for sale in Ferron. Beautiful five bedroom, three bathroom home. Large yard in excellent location. Motivated seller, willing to negotiate. 435-384-2462 or 435-749-0820.

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. 749-1676.

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360 Property for Sale

BUY BULK 40 AC just $34,900. 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) 1of4

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500 Merchandise

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510 Furniture

For sale: tall, oak looking entertainment center, has plenty of room for a stereo, VCR, DVD player, nick knacks, pictures, DVD’s, CD’s, or whatever you wish, has a space for up to a 27” TV, has a cabinet for storage, asking $50. Call 630-1366 anytime.

For sale: twin bed, has 4 drawers underneath, nice pine craftsmanship, mattress included, in good condition. Call 653-2622.

For sale: wooden filing desk, $20; couch & coffee table, $125. Call 435-650-4994.

For sale: girl’s, pink, heart pattern day bed w/ tramp and twin size mattress , slightly used, like new, paid $320, asking $200 OBO. Please call 637-4623 anytime.

For sale: oak dining table, has claw feet, extra leaf, asking $20, can come with chairs if interested. Please call 650-9782.

For sale: matching couch & love seat, Southwest style with log wood and pastel colors, has 4 matching throw pillows, all in very nice condition, asking $400 OBO; set of pack panards to fit on a regular saddle so you don’t need a pack saddle, asking $50 OBO. Please call 637-7819. Leave a message & we will call back.

For sale: oak dining room table w/ 2 leaves & 4 chairs. Call 472-3043 or 650-2958.

For sale: futon bed, in good shape, $10; bicycles, free, need repairs. Call 637-4536.

For sale: solid oak coffee table & end table, $75; iron fireplace insert, $250. Call 650-0063.

For sale: oak covered cupboard/wardrobe, $100. Call 435-384-2110.

Love sac for sale; looking for a stroller. Call 630-1275.

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520 Tools & Appliances

Western Pawn and Tools, 163 S. Main Huntington, 687-9876. Fall Sale Store Wide. 25% to 50% off!

12’ Deli/Meat case with red shelves great shape, hussman $2000. – Table top electic 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 Drew at 749-2392 or 748-2727

Troy Bilt chipper vac.  Chips branches 2 1/2” diameter, vacuums and Mulches leaves, extra attachements, excellent shape, $1,300 new.  Will trade for working snow blower or make offer.  384-2904.

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

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

For sale: older Kenmore washer and dryer, in excellent condition, works great, asking $50 OBO. Call Savannah at 650-3226.
For sale: two Reddy heaters, 115,000 BTU force air heaters, kerosene or diesel, both are new, boxes have never been opened, they cost $400 new, asking $300 each or $550 for both. Call 435-820-4365.

For sale: Cuttlebug cutting machine, comes with many templates & template binder, like new, asking $80 firm. Call 613-8777 and leave a message.

For sale: washer and gas dryer, in great shape, must sell, first $100 takes both. Call 435-749-2364.

For sale: Amana washing machine, large capacity, stainless steel tub, 4 years old, $100 firm. Call 613-8777 and leave a message.

For sale: Kenmore gas range, in very good shape. Call 637-6910.

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530 Musical Instruments

Vertical grand piano, in excellent condition. For more information, call 650-1628 after 4 PM.

For sale: old, upright piano, dark wood, must sell ASAP, asking only $50. Call 820-6130.

For sale: Lowery electric organ, asking $75; record and 8 track player, asking $25. For more information, call 650-5342.

For sale: 2007 Mapex drum set, 6 piece, sapphire blue, has a 5 piece Zilgen symbol set & 4 stands, asking $1250. Call 650-7048.

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540 Sporting Goods

For sale: pool table, made by West Coast Billiards, light oak in color, leather pockets, asking $1500 firm. If interested, call Eddie after 3:00 PM at 435-650-2762.

For sale: Sport Craft Kensington II pool table, like new, all equipment included, asking $300. Call Sherrie at 613-7422.

For sale: Polaris Express PSE bow, game sport series, 29” draw length, 60-70 peak weight, side mount quiver, 2 stabilizers(one of which is hydraulic), hip holster, hip quiver, trigger style release, arrow repair kit, geared toward hunting but great for sporting as well, $150 OBO; 1980’s wind surfer, $200. Call Kelli at 650-1233.

For sale: full size air hockey table, asking $50. Call 650-3295.

For sale: Fast Track exercise machine, $25. Call 435-748-2723.

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550 Miscellaneous for Sale

For sale: trailer truck bed, 6 ft long, asking $70 OBO; sofa, $25; recliner chair, free, just come and pick it up. Call 820-0211.

For sale: 2000 celebration series Barbie, made by Mattel 28269, limited amount made, last Barbie made by Mattel, in mint condition, never taken out of showcase box, gold series, doll stand included, value will increase if kept in perfect condition, doll has blonde hair, gold crown, gold dress, and white fur collar, she is holding a Christmas 2000 ornament ball, may be wise to not use as a toy, value will increase because of the 2000 year and it was the last Barbie made by Mattel, asking $100 firm. Call 435-749-2641 or 381-2710 and ask for Carole.

For sale: electric dryer, works good, $65; 9 drawer dresser, partially sanded, started to refinish it, $20. Call Ashley at 435-213-1961.

For sale: large collection of new baseball caps, these are not caps representing baseball teams, 106 summer style, 80 winter style, these caps advertise Dodge, Chevy, Ford, mining companies, mine supply businesses, miscellaneous other businesses, and several orange hunting caps, asking $2 each, 3 for $5, 6 for $10, 12 for $18, or $275 OBO for the whole collection. For more information, call 435-613-1927.

For sale: 15 dozen new golf balls, come in boxes of 1 dozen and separate sleeves of 3 each, various brands, models and compression’s, asking $9 per dozen or $2.50 per sleeve of three. Call 435-613-1927 for more information.

For sale: children’s train activity table, in excellent condition, all white with green country scene top, perfect for setting up train tracks, car tracks or just to play lego’s on, two large storage drawers underneath to store toys in, asking $75 firm. Please call 435-630-0713 and leave a message.

For sale: pet carrier, $15; dark wood jewelry box, $15; potty chair, $15; ‘89 Ford Mustang LX convertible, 4 cylinder, runs great, needs a battery & body work, comes with extra top & radiator, $800; house between Price & Carbonville. Also looking for a qualified handyman/carpenter to trade work for rent. Call 801-822-2633.

For sale: shingles, 3 bundles, $10 each; Chihuahua, brown, pure bred, $100, small, 1 year old, has all shots. Call 687-5013. Only interested parties please. Cash only.

For sale: Panasonic house stereo, AM/FM, dual cassette, CD player, like new, asking $85, located in Pilling’s trailer court, 899 North 750 West #57, please come by before 4PM

For sale: 2009 Yamaha YZ 450 S; utility trailer, like new; 2 theater chairs. Call 435-650-5240.

Love sac for sale; looking for a good, reliable stroller for a low price or for free. Call 630-1275.

For sale: 6 geese; 1 full grown sheep; 1965 flatbed Ford 250 3/4 ton 4 speed; 1988 Ford 250 3/4 ton for parts; new set of tires, size 315/75R16, made by Desert Terrain; ‘91 Chrysler car, $400. Call 687-2212.

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560 Computers & Electronics

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

For sale: Direct TV DVR, like new, asking $100; Onkyo surround sound system, asking $300; fiberglass truck shell, $30; oak coffee table, in new condition, $30. Call Ray at 435-888-5517.

Two TV’s for sale: JVC 32”, in great condition; APEX 20”, like new, taking offers. Call 820-4835.

For sale: Panasonic stereo system w/5 CD changer, AM/FM, dual cassette, remote control, in new condition, $85. Come see between 1:00 & 6:00 at 899 North 750 West #57 in Pilling’s trailer court,

For sale: sub woofer & amp, paid $600, asking $300 for both or $150 each. Call 435-609-0392.

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570 Building Materials

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

Pheasants for sale, great flyers, nice tail feathers, great for dog training. Call 650-2271. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: Boer goats, one whether & one nanny, $25 each. Call 435-653-2614.

Suffolk bucks for sale, will make great foundation for breeding, 8 months old but ready for breeding, $130 OBO. Call 820-0495.

For sale: 2 farm raised beef cows, will deliver to the meat shop in Huntington. Call 749-7049.

For sale: 5 year old bay gelding, broke, good with feet, $800 OBO; 1 1/2 year old black Pompoo, neutered, current on all shots, $100 OBO. Call 435-609-1330 or 609-1007.

For sale: 4 year old sorrel quarter horse gelding, no papers, $400, will negotiate; 1999 Plymouth Breeze, high miles, good gas mileage. Call 435-609-9057.

5 year old bay gelding foe sale or trade, 1/2 quarter horse, 1/2 Arabian, will trade for a well broke horse. Call 435-609-1330 or 609-1007.

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640 Pets

AKC Yorkies just in time for Christmas. Females $1,250 Males $1,000 call Shanae 435-749-0875.

Two male poodles free to good home. 2 ½ months old, one is apricot color and the other is black. Call 687-9146.

Free to a good home: 1 year old female German shepherd, good dog, great with kids & other dogs, only getting rid of her because she likes to chase our livestock. Call 435-384-2118.

Black AKC registered Pug puppies ready for new homes.  Crate trained with first shots.  Asking $350.  Call 749-0977.

Guinea pigs for sale, $50, includes 2 guinea pigs which are almost a year old and must go together, cage, water bottle, food dish, and owner’s manual. Call Heather at 435-687-9748.

Small dog for sale, looks like a mop with a haircut, Shih tzu/miniature Pincher mix, $100; looking for a fridge that runs. Call 820-6121.

Purinese/Border Collie puppies for giveaway; looking for oak dining room chairs. Call 637-5383.

Mini male dapple Dachshund for sale, $300 OBO, 5 1/2 months old. Call 630-0520 or 637-3816.

2 Chihuahua puppies for sale, both males, 5 months old; looking for a good, used dresser. Call 613-8355.

For sale: baby McCaw parrot; commercial display case; 1966 Ford, custom 500 model, 289 engine, 3 speed on the column, 49,000 miles. Call 613-8918.

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650 Hay & Grain

Looking for about a ton of grass/alfalfa mix hay. Please call 435-630-4956 or 435-630-4957.

For sale: straw, $4 per bale. Call 637-5128.

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660 Farm Equipment

For sale: 1948 Ford 8N tractor, 12 volt conversion, Sherman transmission; 3 point hitch attachments including a rear blade, rear dump scoop, a boom and a middle buster plow; old, horse drawn antique farm equipment including plows, cultivator, John Deere fertilizer spreader, a big hay rake, and more. Call 650-8824.

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800 Recreational

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810 Motorcycles

1999 Harley Davidson, Super Glide, 88 ci. Always serviced and always garaged. SUPER CLEAN!!!  $4,000 in add-ons. $8,500 or best offer. Call Mike at 435-749-3656

For sale: 2005 CRF50 kid’s dirt bike, almost new with very little use, asking $875, can deliver to Price about any day of the week. Call Jeremy @ 970-201-1639 for more information or to get pictures VIA e-mail.

For sale: 2007 CRF 100 dirt bike, books for $1700, asking $1500, has only been ridden for 4 months. Call 888-0726.

For sale: 2003 Kawasaki JLX 125 dirt bike, $800. Call 970-712-0451.

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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; 2007 Pontiac G6 GTP, fully loaded, runs great. Call 435-749-9460 for more information.

For sale: 4 Kawasaki 440 invader snowmobiles, liquid cooled, late 1970 & early 1980 models, will consider all offers. For more information, please call Gordon Olson at 435-687-9812 after 3:00 PM Monday - Thursday and anytime during the day Friday - Sunday.

For sale: brand new 1/10 scale Kyosho Lazer ZX5 4 wheel drive electric off road buggy, it is a ready set unit which comes ready to run, I will also throw in a new 3300 amp battery & new charger, retails for $300, asking $230, I will even deliver it to you myself. If interested, call Jeremy at 970-201-1639.

For sale: 2 John Deere snowmobiles, mid 1980’s, 40 hours of use on both, one needs some minimal leather repair on seat, trailer for both included, $1700 OBO. Call 435-820-0495.

For sale: ‘97 Polaris RMK snowmobile; ‘96 Articat 580 snowmobile; 3 wave runners with trailer, $1000. Call 650-3995.

Two snowmobiles for sale, one is a Polaris 700 RMK, asking $1800, the other is a Articat 580, asking $1200, both are in excellent shape. Call 650-3995.

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830 Boats and Water Craft

For sale: 1985 Ranger 375 bass fishing boat, comes equipped with a 175-V6 Yamaha OB, fish finder, front trolling motor, 2 live well tanks, life jackets, 1 stainless steel prop, 1 extra prop for high altitude use, 2 fishing chairs, and new trailer tires, paint is gray, red & blue metallic, very sharp & sporty, asking $5,500. For more information, please call Dennis Rogers at 435-687-9454. Located at 275 East 100 South in Huntington.

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840 Campers & Trailers

For sale: 2003 Aljo 26 foot camp trailer, in great condition, has the walk around queen bed, slide out couch, rear kitchen, double door, sleeps 6, must sell now, $8300. Call 650-9584.

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: 1962 Go Lite travel trailer, in good condition, excellent for hunting, asking $500 OBO. Call 637-1481.

For sale: double axle utility/car hauler trailer, brakes on rear axle, stake holes for attaching side rails, heavy duty, home built, 2 new tires on rear axle, 15 ft long & 7 ft wide, utility box on tongue to store chains, binders, etc.
Asking $900 OBO. Call Robert at 637-0967 after 5 PM or leave a message.

For sale: small utility trailer with storage compartments on both sides. For more information, call 435-820-1345.

Miscellaneous trailers for sale. Call Reed at 472-3390.

For sale: 2006 snowmobile trailer, 12x8, drive on/drive off, has 600 miles on it, asking $1350 OBO; black diamond tool box, for a full size pickup, asking $200. Call 650-3478.

Two snowmobiles for sale, one is a Polaris 700 RMK, asking $1800, the other is a Articat 580 ZR, asking $1200, both are in excellent shape. Call 650-3995.

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900 Autos

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910 Autos New & Used

1985 Buick Skyhawk. Body in good shape, new seat covers and c.d. player has been added. Great on gas! Great work car or student car. $550 or best offer. Call after 5:00 p.m. or weekends 435-748-2869.

2004 Chevrolet Malibu. 33 M.P.G., V-6, front wheel drive, extended warranty, crushed leather, heated seats, sun roof, new brakes-traction control, remote start, runs great. $9,500. 749-1630 or 748-5241

1995 F-150 XLT, 4x4, power steering, brakes, windows and locks, alloy wheels, bedliner, 5.0 L V-8, AM/FM Cassette, metal tool box. $2,500. 435-286-2308.

For sale: 1977 3/4 ton Chevy 4x4 pickup w/6” lift, 38” super swampers, new 454 rebuilt transmission, 4:88 gears, front & rear Detroit lockers, asking $2500. Please call 820-5126. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE, 4 door, power locks, doors & seats, cruise control, asking $3500 OBO. Please call 820-1240.

For sale: 1994 Pontiac Sunbird, 103,000 miles, 4 cylinder, 24 mpg, excellent maintenance record, $1300 OBO. Call 435-687-5048.

For sale: 1989 Jeep Sahara Wrangler. For more information, call 650-1628 after 4 PM.

For sale: 1988 Chevy Suburban 1500, runs good, asking $800 OBO; 1983 Komfort camp trailer, asking $1500. For more information, call 435-820-4496.

For sale: 1990 Ford Bronco, 1 owner, 95,000 miles, new all terrain tires, all original, in great shape, asking $3000 OBO. Call 435-820-4365.

For sale: 2005 Chrysler 300 touring car, V6, 54,000 miles, well maintained, great car. Call 435-636-5782.

For sale: 1977 3/4 ton Chevy 4x4 pickup w/6” lift, 38” super swampers, new 454 rebuilt transmission, 4:88 gears, front & rear Detroit lockers, asking $2500. Please call 820-5126. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: 1996 S-10 LS 4WD SB, 4.3 L V6 engine, engine & transmission are excellent, needs body work, ball joints & brakes, asking $2300 OBO, will reduce price each week until sold. Call 650-3157.

For sale: 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 23,500 miles, asking $10,500, great car, has been getting 36 mpg, 5 speed manual transmission, cruise control, A/C, power steering, power locks, power windows, MP3 CD player & ipod hookup, need to sell immediately. Call 435-637-1575 or 435-650-1379 and leave a message.

For sale: 1993 Chevy Silverado Z71 long bed, 350 engine, automatic transmission, pozzy rear end, needs TLC, runs and drives, 4x4 works great, asking $1000 OBO. For more information, call 687-2119.

For sale: 1974 Chevy pickup, 1/2 ton, automatic, 2WD, does not have a radio, just put in a new heater core, in great shape, asking $500. Call 435-820-0417 with any questions or e-mail katlin3@gmail.com.

For sale: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE, 4 door, A/C, power seats & windows, 113,000 miles, $3500 OBO. Call 820-1240.

For sale: 1992 Ford Explorer, everything is nice except the transmission, you can put in a new transmission or use for parts, make a really low offer and it can be driven home but who knows how long the transmission will last. Call 650-8574.

For sale: 99 Ford Ranger super cab 4 WD, only 62,000 miles, in great condition, has a bed liner that has built in tie down hooks, camper shell, tinted windows, power windows, locks & mirrors, cruise control, CD player that is XM ready, and many other extras, asking $6900 OBO. Call Kenzie at 749-1636 or Bruce at 609-9530.

For sale: 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI 2 door hatchback, one owner, 90,000 original miles. Call 637-2210.

For sale: 1991 Cadillac Eldorado, in good shape inside & out, runs great, has new tires, $3000 OBO. Call 435-820-1009.

For sale: 1987 260 E Mercedes, in great condition, asking $2500 OBO, willing to trade for something of equal value, has a straight 6, automatic, leather seats, new back tires, front tires are good, new brakes, new struts, new rotors, great interior. Call 435-650-3774, 435-650-3801, 435-650-4140, or 435-637-9479 with any questions.

For sale: 1983 Chevy full size Blazer, 4 speed, 4” lift, runs good, has a new set of tires, $2000 OBO; parting out a 1973 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 long bed, all body parts are good, 4” lift, big tires; 1981 Pontiac full size car, motor runs good, would make a good demo car, $300; 1978 Nova stock car, just a roller, has extra parts, $1500 or trade what you got; also looking for go cart frames with roll cages on them; looking for a 8 horse power go cart motor. For more information, call 435-820-2065.

For sale: 1983 Chevy full size Blazer, runs good; ‘73 Chevy long wheel base truck for parts; ‘81 Pontiac demo car. Call 820-2065.

For sale: 1951 Ford Deluxe, restored, $10,000, interior needs some work; 1957 Hillman Minx, needs to be restored, $1500; Pro Form exercise bike, $40; old style weight bench, $50; 2 antique dressers, $50 each; children’s kitchen set, slightly used, $50; National Geographic, some duplicates. Call 630-6770.

For sale: 1965 Ford 250 3/4 ton flatbed, 4 speed, $500; 6 geese; 1 sheep; ‘88 Ford 250 4WD for parts, has a 460 automatic transmission; new set of tires, size 315/75R16, $700. Call 687-2212.

For sale: 1998 one ton Chevy Silverado Vortec, 2WD, long bed, 4 door crew cab, in great shape, asking $5200. Call 650-5243.

For sale: 1976 International Scout, runs cool, starts easy, solid 4WD, in amazing condition considering age, V8, winch on front, needs tune up & tires, asking $1995. Call 435-548-2404.

For sale: 1992 Geo Metro, good on gas, 3 cylinder, 5 speed, $2000; Lowry electric organ, make offer; record/8 track player. Call 650-5342.

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940 Auto Parts

GMC Radiator, excellent condition, asking $75.  Call 687-906

For sale: Chevy 205 transfer case; Bush Wacker fender flares for a ‘79 Chevy or older. For more information, call 820-1135.

For sale: Eaton front & rear differentials out of a ‘47 dodge power wagon and a transfer case with big heavy duty components, great for a rock crawler, asking $300 for all. Call 435-650-0364 after 4:00 PM.

For sale for cheap: 4 good, used tires, size 215/75R16, asking $10 each OBO. Call 820-4723.

For sale: 4 new tires, on 5 hole GM wheels, size 185/80R13. Call 472-0240.

For sale: 1989 Ford 250 for parts or all. Call 630-4971.

For sale: set of tires, size 12.50x35x18”, like new, asking $800; 351 Winsor, $300; front & rear bumper for a 79-85 Chevy. Call 637-1952.

For sale: long bed camper shell with carpet kit, fits Ford 2000 & newer, $500; 14”, 5 lug wheels off a trailer, make offer; miscellaneous wheels, make offer. Call 613-0468 after 4 PM.

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Public Library: Something
to be Thankful for

Robyn Reynolds

The public library – it is one of the last places where a person’s word is still accepted in return for material goods and where you can receive services for no cost.  And, at least to some people, that leaves an impression that can’t be erased or forgotten.

The Associated Press reported that Robert Nuranen recently turned in a book 46 and a half years after its due date. 

He found the forgotten volume while emptying a box in the attic.  He finally returned “Prince of Egypt” along with a check for $171.32 in late fees to the local librarian in Hancock, Mich.

Nuranen checked out the book as a ninth-grader who was fascinated by Egypt.  While he never finished the book, he did visit Egypt, along with 53 other countries and all 50 of the United States.
Now a social studies and language arts teacher, Nuranen said, “I figured I’d better get it in before another 10 years passed.  Fifty-seven years overdue would be embarrassing.”

Librarian Sue Zubiena accepted “Prince of Egypt” without complaint or reprimand, acknowledging that any record of the book had long been missing.  She said, “I’m going to use it as an example.  It’s never too late to return you books.”

And that is exactly the point.  Public libraries still trust people, still help people, and still open the world to people for free.  True, some tax dollars go to support libraries, but public libraries and their librarians do what they do for little money and always with lots of cheer.

Public libraries and the librarians offer true customer service.  They assist children, senior citizens, and all ages in between with the same enthusiasm and joy. They offer equal services to all classes of people; from the affluent, to those who are in need, without judgment or prejudice.

They enjoy the challenge of helping people find what they are looking for. All public librarians I have known will always take extra time and effort to be sure they have done all they can do to help a patron.

In this age of computers and Internet, it’s easy to forget that librarians are there to help, but the library is still there. It still offers the world to a child who presents only a library card and a promise to return the book.

Even if it takes 47 years.

As you consider the things you are thankful for at this time of year, remember the services offered by libraries, and better yet, take a moment to thank your local librarians. (Reynolds resides in Orangeville.)

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Foster Families must be Recognized
as a Precious Resource

Kelly Peterson

The current economy is difficult for all of us.  But, imagine if you were a foster parent taking care of several children, including three or four children in foster care. Such is the case for approximately 1,300 foster/adoptive families in Utah. Recruiting families to provide this care is becoming more and more difficult because of the rising costs of everyday life.

Children belong in their homes with their parents and siblings. Unfortunately, there are times when it is not possible for them to remain in their homes, due to abuse or neglect. The families in Utah who come forward to care for these children and youth are remarkable. Most of them are not “wealthy.”  Some of them already have children in their homes, and some are willing to provide permanency through adoption for children who can never return home.

These are Utah’s children.  These are “our” children.

Foster parents in Utah are not paid a salary.  The state of Utah provides a reimbursement for the basic costs of living expenses for the children in their home.  Depending on the type of care and the age of the child, foster parents receive an average of $16.79 a day.  In comparison, the cost for dog owners to kennel an animal along the Wasatch Front is approximately $25 a day.  Utah’s reimbursement rate does not cover childcare costs, so foster parents must pay hundreds of dollars a month from their own pockets for day care.

National research completed last year resulted in a report titled “Hitting the M.A.R.C.” (Minimum Adequate Rates for Children). According to the M.A.R.C. report, current reimbursement rates in Utah are inadequate to meet the children’s basic needs and should be increased by an average of 43 percent. The report in its entirety can be found at www.family.umaryland.edu. 

Utah’s foster families provide so much more than food, shelter and clothing.  They are a shoulder to cry on for a frustrated teen with parents who cannot overcome drug addictions.  They are the arms who hold and comfort the babies who cry into the night because everything familiar to them is gone, through no fault of their own.  Foster parents are also the ones who, with meager amounts of money, willingly give it to a teenage girl to purchase her first prom dress.  And yes, they are the ones who are accused of “doing it for the money” by an uninformed public.

Foster families must be recognized as a precious resource in Utah. They must be adequately reimbursed for the costs of basic care for children. We simply cannot afford to lose the families already licensed. If foster parents are not reimbursed for the true cost of caring for children, some will be unable to continue providing this service, and it will be the children who suffer.  Without foster families, our children are more likely to be placed in costly institutional facilities or bounced from placement to placement.  These unstable situations harm children and decrease their chances of growing up in a permanent family.

If you are interested in increasing pay for foster families, I urge you to call your local legislator. If you want more information on becoming a foster parent, please contact Kobi Marchello of the Utah Foster Care Foundation at 435-636-0210 or go to www.utahfostercare.org. (Kelly Peterson is the CEO of the Utah Foster Care Foundation, a nonprofit organization that finds, educates and nurtures families to meet the needs of children in foster care.)

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