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UDOT Brings New Construction
Projects to Screeching Halt

C. Josie Luke

Many, including local contractors, were stunned by the announcement that the Utah Department of Transportation will put about 50 road projects on hold, including eight projects on Highways 6 and 10, in reaction to lower than anticipated state revenues.

The projects include: U.S. 6 from milepost 274 to Woodside Junction, costing $1.5 million; U.S. 6 from milepost 274 to Woodside, $2 million; U.S. 6 from milepost 218.7 to Emma Park, $15 million; U.S. 6 from milepost 266.50 to 267.90, $6 million; S.R. 10, south of Emery to Muddy Creek Bridge, $12.5 million; S.R. 10,  Quitchupah Hill Climbing Lane, $2.5 million; S.R. 10 from Horseshoe Dugway to Carbon county line, $15 million; and S.R. 10 from Ridge Road to South Price, $5 million.

The projects that will be postponed are those funded through the state general fund, which has been affected by lower than expected sales and gas taxes, among other funding sources. But projects that are underway, have already been bid, or are funded through federal dollars are not expected to be affected.

Bevan Wilson, who serves on the Utah Transportation Commission, explained that each year the Legislature bases the planned projects on projected revenues.

UDOT then bonds for the funding to complete road projects, in effect borrowing to have the money to pay for them. Because these revenues have fallen well below projections, UDOT is hesitant to bond on any new projects, effectively putting a “freeze” on any further bonding.

“This action allows us to make sure we take care of our existing obligations while we continue to work with the Governor’s office and our legislature in evaluating what the anticipated reduction in revenue will mean to future projects,” UDOT Executive Director John Njord said.

The announcement came Nov. 20, and local contractors were understandably jarred by the news. For Nielson Construction, the news of the project holds will make for a painful 2009, especially after a 2008 production season that was the largest in the company’s history. According to Wayne Nielson, company president, Nielson Construction is a diversified company with customers in a large number of fields, so it will be able to weather the storm, but the company had high hopes that 2009 would be an even more successful year than 2008.  Those hopes are all but dashed following UDOT’s announcement.  “It will be pretty devastating for us,” Nielson said.

Wilson cautioned against panicking before more information is known. “There are still a lot of unknowns at this time,” he commented, though he admitted that the freeze will “certainly” affect local contractors. If fact, he stated that it could potentially have a “tremendous effect on the construction industry.”

He explained that though the projects have been put on hold, it does not mean that they will not eventually be completed. “It doesn’t mean they’re lost,” he said. “They’re on hold until we have the revenue to pay for them.” He suggested the projects may be “reprioritized” during Utah’s next legislative session.

He was also careful to point out that UDOT still has a number of projects that will be completed. In fact, according to a press release issued by UDOT, the department has 178 projects underway worth an estimated $2 billion that will continue.

Wilson revealed that the transportation commission will have a meeting with UDOT on Dec. 3 to give more detail on their announcement and the possible effects it may have.

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‘Hanging Around’ for a Cause

The students of San Rafael Junior High proved to be quite the penny-pinchers over the past several weeks as they organized a penny drive to raise money to help the family of Tyrell Justice, who was injured in an automobile accident Nov. 1.

San Rafael students raised $1,500 to help the Justice family and in return were given the unique opportunity to duct tape three of their teachers to the wall.  Kelly Nelson, Yvonne Jensen and Kirk Robinson all offered, perhaps foolishly, to allow the students to tape them to the wall if they met their fund-raising goal, and the students answered the challenge.  On Nov. 25 they had the chance to tape their teachers to the wall, and no amount of duct tape was spared in making sure the job was done well.

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Tyrell Justice’s Recovery
Long, but Progressing

Tyrell Justice’s CaringBridge blog has had more than 2,450 hits since his mother, Adele, started it soon after he was critically injured in an automobile accident on Nov. 1. The concern shown by those who check the daily entries is only a small part of the support the family has received since news spread of Ty’s accident.

Ty’s Father, Lane, reported that on one Sunday in November, they had over 65 visitors at the University of Utah Medical Center. “We appreciate everybody’s concern. There’s just no to say thank you enough for what we have experienced,” Adele stated. “People have been so awesome. We couldn’t have gotten through without everybody.”

 She expressed that such support and prayers are what has helped the family and contributed to Ty’s miraculous recovery through the weeks since the accident. “They’ve actually told us that he’s progressed a lot faster than they would normally expect at this point,” she reported. “We’ve seen a miracle to get us to this point, and we’re expecting another one to get him all the way back. It’s a long fight, and we’re not going to give up.”

According to Adele, Ty is doing “remarkably well” physically, though his brain is “still in the process of connecting.” Doctors have told the family that the process may take three to four weeks, but is normal. “When he wakes up, his mind kind of gets stuck in what he’s thinking about, so you have to work really hard to guide his thought processes to reality,” Adele explained. And though it is at times frustrating to see him unaware of reality, she recalled several instances where he has provided much needed humor.

She also reported that he is aware that he is hurt, but is still not able to recall how the accident occurred.  He is also often aware of his surroundings, can carry on a conversation, and is able to recognize many people.

Ty was recently moved to a facility called The Promise, but should be moved back to the University Medical Center at any time, where they expect he will receive more extensive rehabilitation.

There will be a benefit roping event Dec. 6 at the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds.  Sign-up will be at 9 a.m. with roping starting at 10 a.m.  There will be a drawings, and auction and lots of prizes during the event.

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Search Continues for Hiker

Rescue teams continue to search the Goblin Valley area for signs of a New Castle, Colo., woman who was reported missing from the Moab area on Nov. 16.

Rose Backhaus, 54, was reported missing more than two weeks ago.  Her car, a 2004 Ford Explorer, was found in Goblin Valley.  Members of the Emery County Sheriff’s Posse Search and Rescue, Department of Public Safety helicopter with pilot Terry Mercer, Rocky Mountain Search and Rescue dogs, Parks and Recreation employees, the Department of Adult Probation and Parole and the sheriff’s office have been combing the area since Nov. 24 looking for any clues that would lead to the missing woman.

According to the sheriff’s office the search area has been from Goblin Valley through the reef to the Muddy River.

Backhaus is described as 5 foot, 2 inches tall, between 135-150 pounds.  She wears glasses and was last seen wearing hiking pants and a lime green fleece jacket.  It is believed that she arrived at Goblin Valley State Park on the morning of Nov. 16.  The Emery County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone who was in the area from the morning of Nov. 16 through Nov. 24 and might have seen Backhaus or have any information on where she may be, call 381-2404.

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Animal Issue in Orangeville gets Hairy

James L. Davis

The Orangeville City Council was chastised during its Nov. 13 meeting over its enforcement of the city animal ordinance by friends and neighbors of a resident who has more animals than allowed by the zoning ordinance.

During the public comments portion of the meeting friends of Wendy Larsen voiced their support of Larsen and her animals.

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. The issue of Larsen’s animals first came before the city council during its Oct. 9 meeting.  The city had received complaints that Larsen had too many animals on her property and upon investigation by the city animal control officer it was determined that she was out of compliance with the zoning ordinance.

Larsen’s property resides within an R2-8000 residential zone and with almost 10 acres of land she qualifies for three animal units, the highest number of units available for that zone.  An animal unit consists of two horses, two cows, seven sheep, four goats, 36 chickens, or a combination of the animals.
Larsen said at the time that she was unaware that she was in violation of zoning ordinances and since moving to the city two years ago she had been under the impression that she could have as many animals on the property as she wanted. Since being told that she is not in compliance she has moved some of her animals to other property and some of her horses now have access to property owned by Kathryn Seely, whose property adjoins Larsen’s to the east.

As to the complaints against her, her neighbors came to the November city council meeting to voice their support for her and her animals and tell the council that they had not made a complaint against her.

Larsen was on the agenda later in the meeting and she told the council that the animals were more than pets, that she raised and sold the animals as part of her livelihood.

Orangeville Mayor Bart Cox explained that with the existing ordinance, Larsen had a few options that she could pursue to remedy the situation.  She could go the Orangeville Planning and Zoning Commission and ask that the ordinance be changed, she could petition to have her property de-annexed from the city, or she could come into compliance with the ordinance. Later, during the staff reports portion of the meeting, it was brought to the council’s attention that on the plat map Wendy Larsen’s father, Randy Larsen was listed as the property owner.  It was decided that a letter detailing the violation of the animal ordinance needed to be sent to Randy Larsen with a copy forwarded to Wendy.

The planning and zoning meeting was scheduled for Nov. 20 and Wendy Larsen, her father and friends planned to attend the meeting, but arrived at the meeting at city hall a half an hour early.

Phil Fauver, a friend and neighbor of Wendy Larsen, reported that he had been told by city hall employees that the meeting was set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 20, but in reality the meeting was scheduled for 7:30 p.m.  City hall employees admitted that they had given out the wrong time for the meeting, believing that the planning and zoning meeting, like the city council meetings, had switched to a starting time of 7 p.m. with the onset of Daylight Savings Time.  Orangeville City is the only city in the county that adjusts its city council meeting according to Daylight Savings Time.  In the spring and summer the meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. and in the winter and fall the meetings are held at 7 p.m.  The planning and zoning meetings, however, are always held at 7:30 p.m.  The agenda for the planning and zoning meeting was posted on the window of Orangeville City Hall, but on the window to the city hall itself, not the doorway to the council chambers.  Due to that fact, the Larsens did not see the agenda and left before the meeting began.

According to City Councilperson Carole Larsen, who is over the planning commission, in the time between the city council meeting and the planning and zoning meeting, the city had gained a greater understanding of what Wendy Larsen’s options were regarding the animal issue.

Although during the city council meeting Wendy Larsen had been advised to contact planning and zoning about requesting that the city de-annex her property, upon consultation with the city’s legal advisor, they had learned that unlike a request to be annexed into the city, it was not a requirement to go to planning and zoning to be de-annexed from the city.

Carole Larsen said the city had learned that Wendy Larsen and her father could petition to have the property disconnected from the city.  Other options that Carole Larsen said were available to Wendy Larsen were to apply for a variance of the ordinance or to petition the board of appeals on the city’s interpretation of the zoning ordinance.

If Wendy Larsen and her father decide to ask to have the property disconnected from the city, then they will be responsible to obtain a certified survey of the property and to advertise their desire to be disconnected from the city.  After that process is complete the city would hold a public hearing on the issue and make a decision regarding the request.

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Ready, Set, Shop!

Zora and Mari Peacock take advantage of early morning bargains at Jones Ace Hardware in Castle Dale. With grim economic predictions about the holiday season, the traditional start of the shopping season on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, was met with equal measures of hope and fear by many local merchants.

At Jones Ace Hardware, store owner Pat Jones opened the store two hours early for shoppers and said when he arrived at 7 a.m. there were at least 10 carloads of shoppers waiting for him to open the doors. By the time the store had been open for 10 minutes it was packed with people excited to find a good price for Christmas gifts.  Despite a cartload, one man indicated that his purchases there were “just the tip of the iceberg.” 

When asked what he thought of all the people who had come to his sale, Jones chuckled, “I think they’re smart, they didn’t go to Price.”  The sale began with a packed store; as time passed the congestion tapered off, but Jones Ace had consistent business through the day. 

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Post Office, Cottonwood Elementary,
Latest Break-ins in Orangeville

When Orangeville Postmaster Deborah Newman, arrived at the Post Office on Nov. 26, she discovered it had been broken into and some of the packages had been opened.  She immediately called the Postal Inspectors and her supervisor. The Emery County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the break-in.

Robert Maes, Postal Inspector, and Newman found the packaging from the opened boxes and also the contents had been left at the post office, nothing had been stolen.  It hasn’t been determined how the break in occurred but several safety precautions were taken to secure an already secure building.
  
Since then, both Cottonwood Elementary School and the home of Lee Moss was broken into.  The incidents were reported to the Sheriff’s Office on Sunday afternoon.

The Sheriff’s Office revealed that one juvenile has since been arrested for the break-ins and the same juvenile is suspected to be responsible for a number of break-ins reported earlier in the city.  No further information was available from the Sheriff’s Office regarding the issue as of press time.

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Five Emery County
Employees Receive Bonuses

C. Josie Luke

During the Emery County Commission meeting on Nov. 18, the commission voted to reward five county employees with bonuses totaling $11,000 for their hard work, using funds that came to the county by way of Murray Energy for the work and overtime provided during the Crandall Canyon Mine Disaster.

Commissioner Jeff Horrocks recommended that Captain Kyle Ekker receive $5,000, Lieutenant Bill Downard receive $2,500, Morris Sorensen from the county road department receive $1,000, and Kathy Jensen receive $500. The council also voted to give Brenda Dugmore and Jeff Guymon $1,000 bonuses for the hours they put in several years ago during the voting machine controversy.

The funds came to the county from Murray Energy after Sheriff Lamar Guymon submitted an itemized list of the county’s costs, for expenses like overtime payments for those who assisted in the ordeal.

According to Sheriff Guymon, the sheriff’s office received a check paying the bill in full soon after, and they turned it over to the county for disbursement. Since then the county has been considering how best to distribute the funds. Some of the funding went to cover the hours paid to workers who were able to receive overtime, but a number of workers in the county are exempt from overtime payments.
The sheriff’s office had asked the commission to make a decision on the exempt workers compensation a number of times and had been discouraged that it had taken so long. “We believed that the county needs to be made whole certainly. We weren’t going to die, we just wanted them to say yes or no,” Guymon explained.

So, as Commissioner Horrocks later explained, “At the meeting we took some of that funding and gave it to employees who are salaried and can’t get overtime.” The bonuses were the result of the process. (Though four of the employees who were given bonuses are not in fact salaried, they are actually exempt from receiving overtime pay, Jeff Guymon is not.)

The payment also included approximately $10,000 to pay for Sheriff Guymon’s efforts during the disaster, but since he is en elected official he cannot legally accept the money. He has asked the commission to consider giving the money to the Search and Rescue Posse.

Horrocks said the issue would be considered during budget hearings. “We’re going into budget requests, and so when the sheriff comes in to do the requests, he’s going to request that, but whether that happens or not is yet to be seen,” he said.

The commissioners were pleased to be able to reward the employees. “We have certain employees who routinely step up and go the extra mile to help people. They all continue to step up and do jobs that are not really required of them, and the reason they do that is because they’re dedicated to what they do, to the people they work with and to the people in the county,” Horrocks reported.

“It’s because of them, and people like them, that our county runs as well as it does. We’re really fortunate in Emery County, I think, because the people that work here are very capable, qualified individuals, and we’re lucky to have them.”

Horrocks explained that Jeff Guymon and Dugmore were included in the bonuses because of their hard work. He said, “We thought if we were going to do a bonus to reward those employees, we should include all those that continually step up and go beyond what is required of them. Brenda and Jeff have done that repeatedly.”

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Emery County Prepares to
Submit CIB Wish List

Emery County will submit a total of 32 projects totaling more than $25 million to the Permanent Community Impact Board for consideration for 2009.

The local, short-term capital improvement list includes county and municipal funding requests for projects as wide ranging as fairground improvements for Ferron City, to an assisted living center for the county.  Of the total of $25,115,000 being requested in funding from the CIB, $19,390,000 is being requested in the form of a grants and the remaining $5,725,000 is being requested in  loans.

County agencies and cities within the county complete a CIB priority list every year, detailing what projects they wish to take before the CIB for consideration.  The county, in turn, prioritizes the final list that will be submitted to the CIB for the next year.

A breakdown of projects that are on the 2009 CIB list for the county are listed below by priority A, B, or C.

Priority A List:

Castle Dale is requesting a $40,000 grant to finish its equestrian center.

The Castle Valley Special Service District is requesting an $800,000 grant and a $1,200,000 loan in a combined application for roads, drainage, curb and gutter for the year.

Cleveland Town is requesting a $700,000 grant and a $200,000 loan for the construction of a fire station.

Elmo Town is requesting a $200,000 grant and $100,000 loan for sidewalk construction.

The Emery County Fire District is requesting a $2 million grant and a $400,000 loan for new fire trucks.
The Emery County Municipal Building Authority is requesting a $350,000 grant and a $150,000 loan for a new Food Bank building and a $2.5 million grant and $500,000 loan for a new weed and mosquito shop and storage building.

Ferron City is requesting a $300,000 grant for sidewalk construction.

Green River City is requesting a $40,000 grant for a generator at the water plant and a $120,000 grant for engineering for water/sewer line replacement.

Orangeville City is requesting a $425,000 grant for curb, gutter and sidewalks.

Priority B List:

Castle Dale is requesting a $65,000 grant to purchase park property and a $50,000 grant and $50,000 loan for cemetery improvements.

Elmo Town is requesting a $100,000 grant and $25,000 loan for equipment purchases.

The Emery County Municipal Building Authority is requesting a $2 million grant and $500,000 loan for the construction of an assisted living center, and a $200,000 grant and $200,000 loan for improvements to the Huntington Airport.

Ferron City is requesting a $100,000 grant and $70,000 loan for fairground improvements.
Green River City is requesting a $50,000 grant for creation of a sewer and water master plan, $600,000 grant for a new fire house, a $4 million grant and $100,000 loan for street improvements, and a $860,000 grant and $40,000 loan for sewer lagoon expansion.

Huntington City is requesting a $150,000 grant and $150,000 loan for an ambulance building.

Priority C List:

Clawson Town is requesting a $40,000 grant for ball field improvements.

Elmo Town is requesting a $50,000 grant for a skate park.

The Emery County Recreation District is requesting a $200,000 grant and $150,000 loan for the aquatic center park sprinkler project.

Ferron City is requesting a $60,000 loan for cemetery improvements, a $500,000 grant and $250,000 loan for a community center, and a $20,000 grant for improvements to the Mayor’s Park.

Green River City is requesting a $2 million grant and a $500,000 loan for an expansion to the golf course, and a $600,000 grant and $200,000 loan for a new community center.

Orangeville City is requesting a $100,000 grant and $40,000 loan for the construction of a skateboard park and a $170,000 grant for ball complex restroom improvements.

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Messiah

The 60th anniversary of the Messiah production will be held at the College of Eastern Utah Civic Auditorium Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.  The college and community choirs and full orchestra will perform.  Free admission. For ages 12 years and older.

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Season
Greetings

The College of Eastern Utah Choir and the Eagle Dancers will perform the dance ensemble Seasons Greetings Dec. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Geary Theatre.  This is a collage of different holiday pieces.  Songs include Carol of the Bells, Santa Baby, Jingle Bell Rock and many more.  Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for non-CEU students and senior citizens and $2 for CEU students.

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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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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 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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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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Helper
Light Parade

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

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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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Lady Spartans crush Hawks in first basketball game of season

C. Josie Luke

The Emery Girl’s basketball game Nov. 25 against North Sevier at the Spartan Center marked their first game of the season, but you wouldn’t have known it by the way they executed, pummeling the Wolves 66-30. The Spartan’s sharp shooting, led by Frankie Komar, who didn’t miss a shot while scoring 11 points, coupled with tough defense made it a tough night for North Sevier.

The effort of the Spartan players impressed their coach, who was hesitant earlier, as the girls began to practice together, to make any predictions of how his team would perform during the season. “I got to see a lot of the girls play during the games,” Steven Gordon said. “I feel a lot better than I did a couple of weeks ago. For a first game I thought we executed pretty well. All around, everybody that played, played well.”

That statement was supported by Emery’s balanced scoring attack. In all, nine players scored for the Spartans, who shot 44 percent in the game. Jodie Robertson led the team with 14, Komar had 11, Jessica Murray added 10, ShiAnne Allred and Abbie Kay each had 9, Lacey Montgomery had 7, Courtney Tuttle had 3, Taylor Mann had 2, and Taylor Jewkes had 1.

Emery jumped on the Hawks in the first quarter, frustrating their opponents with a full-court press, allowing them only 4 points, while scoring 19. Though they gave up the press in the second quarter, they stretched the lead to 40-15 at halftime.

The Spartans didn’t let up in the second half, blasting two three pointers to start the third quarter to ensure that the Wolves would not get back into the game; and though Emery cooled off in the third, adding only 7 by the end of the quarter and scored fewer points in the last two quarters, they still blew out North Sevier by 36 points.

The team had a great night from beyond the arc, hitting nine of 17 three-pointers, one of which turned into a four-point play when Jessica Murray was fouled while shooting. Four Emery players hit threes in the game: Montgomery, Robertson, Murray and Komar.

The hot shooting even blew away the coaches. Gordon revealed that his assistants joked with the girls afterward asking, “How’d you learn to shoot so well?”

They were also impressed with how hard the players had worked to move the ball quickly up and down the court, especially in the JV and sophomore games, which also proved to be blowouts. “I think with all three teams we ran them to death,” Gordon commented. “We really got up and down the floor. It’s something we’ve focused on for the last few years, and I think they did really well for their first game.”

The Spartans will play twice this week; Thursday against Canyon View in Cedar City and Friday against Richfield. Their next home game will be Dec. 9 against Cedar.

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Run for the Turkey

Runners young and old gathered in Huntington on Thanksgiving Day for the Annual Huntington Turkey Trot.  The fun run brought out approximately 70 runners on a cool Thanksgiving morning to run and make room for all the turkey dinner and trimmings that would be eaten later that day.  The winner of the 5K fun run for the men was Clinton Olsen, with a time of 23:10 and the winner for the women was Rebecca Bott with a time of 23:32. For children under 12 the winner was Derek Justice with a time of 29:55.

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120 Lost & Found

LOST DOG: 5 year old male Shitzu, tan & brown in color, he is wearing a red collar & a purple & red sweater, last seen on 2nd South by the Mormon church. Please call Trish at 650-6766 if you have seen him.

LOST: golden Pomeranian, lost in Castle Dale at Maverik or in Ferron at the Post Office, we think he may have jumped out of the car, he has the leo cut and a green collar. Please call 435-384-2308 or 435-749-9284 with any information.

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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.

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.

A HAPPILY MARRIED financially secure couple long to open our hearts and home to your newborn with love, security, educational opportunities. Expenses paid. Please call Marcy/Dave 1-800-949-8100 damarcy@aol.com (ucan)1of1

There will be a benefit for Ty Justice on December 6th at the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds. There will be a silent auction, team roping and more. Come and do your Christmas shopping!

BUY CHRISTMAS ONLINE Huge holiday savings delivered to your home! Visit http://www.youravon.com/joannjacobs JoAnn Jacobs Independant Sales Representative - Own your own business for $10 Start-up! (ucan) 1of1

IF A LOVED one underwent Hemodialysis and received Heparin between October 1, 2007 and August 1, 2008 and died after the use of Heparin, you may be entitled to compensation. Call attorney Charles Johnson - 1-800-535-5727. (ucan) 1of1

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160 Wanted

Looking for a good, solid front entry door, must be 6’ 6 1/2” by 2’ 11”, would like a good steel one, I haven’t got a lot of money but I can pay a little. Call 435-888-5517.

Looking for a large plastic pet crate for a large breed dog. Call 609-9636 and leave a message.

Looking for a china cabinet or curio cabinet. Call 435-613-8427.

Looking for some kid’s 4 wheelers, motorcycles or snowmobiles. Call 435-630-6089 or 801-502-0745. 

Looking to rent a 3 bedroom, 1 or 2 bath home with a 1 or 2 car garage in Price. Call 435-820-2065.

Looking for a fridge for a reasonable price; Christmas trees for sale; old Levis for free; looking for a grinder to sharpen tools. Call 637-5383.

Looking for a flat screen monitor for a PC. Call 613-1185.

Looking for a mother donkey that is pregnant or a yearling donkey. Call 687-9978.

Looking for railroad tracks for a toy train. Call 637-5608.

Looking for some 1/2” - 2” conduit. Call 820-1438.

Looking for a stoker furnace. Call 687-2855.

Looking for a bed w/mattress & box springs; dresser for sale, has a mirror & one drawer, $100. Call 630-6145.

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200 Employment

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210 Business Opportunities

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

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) 1of5

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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

PART-TIME, HOME-BASED Internet business. Earn $500-$1000/month or more. Flexible hours. Training provided. No selling required. Free details. www.K348.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)2of2

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300 Real Estate

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310 Apartments
for Rent

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

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

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320 Homes
for Rent

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

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340 Homes for Sale

3BR HOME! $305/MO! 5Br 4Ba $50,500! Only $417/Mo! 5% down, 15 years @ 8% apr. for listings call 1-800-586-3901 extension 5196. (ucan) 1of4

OWNER FINANCE 3 BD; 2 bath home call Tim 801-688-0486 *Urgent sale owner finance available call Greg 801-975-7781 ext 201 (ucan)1of4

BEST DEAL IN town 2376 sq. ft. 5 bed 3 bath. Call Tim 801-688-0468 * Why rent own your new home for less than rent Call Dustin 801-975-7781 (ucan)1of4

FIRST TIME HOME Buyers 3 bed 2 bath Call Dustin 801-975-7781 * Attention Renters 3 bedroom 2 bath home for less than rent. Greg 801-975-7781 (ucan)1of4

A BANK FORECLOSURE 5BR/4BA $35,600! Only $307/Mo! 5% down, 15 years @8% apr. More homes from $199/Mo! For listings 1-800-586-3901 Ext. 5330. (ucan)1of1

New Listing, House for sale in Ferron, must see five bedroom, three bathroom home. large fully landscaped yard in excellent location. 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) 2of4

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500 Merchandise

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510 Furniture

For sale: large, green sectional couch, in great condition, has 2 recliners & a sleeper sofa, must sell, asking $350. Please call 650-5218.

For sale: pool table, made by Golden West Billiards Inc., not West Coast Billiards as listed last week, light oak in color, comes with fringed leather pockets, cue sticks, balls, felt brush, rack, table cover, and extras, asking $1500 firm, must see to appreciate; 4 stock alloy rims with tires, for a 2003-2008 Ford Expedition or a 2004-2008 Ford F150, asking $400. If interested, call Eddie after 3:00 PM at 435-650-2762. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: table & chairs, like new, $100; futon bed, rod iron & wood. Call 637-5729.

Must Go: 2 twin beds, one is a loft type boy’s bed with 4 drawers & a cubby underneath, in good condition, the other is a darling white little girl’s captain bed with drawers underneath, has a beautiful bookcase headboard to go with it, asking $100 OBO each. Call 749-1130.

For sale: beautiful pro size pool table, leather pouches w/frills, wood & 3/4” slate, balls, cues, bridge, brush, chalk, etc., played on maybe three times, must sell, must see, $2000 firm; MEAD telescope w/lenses, adapter, fully coated optics, sighting scope, tripod, D=70mm F=600mm, like new, used only a few hours, must sell, $60. Call Don at 472-0404.

For sale: tall, oak looking entertainment center, Sauder brand, 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, like new, asking only $50. Call 630-1366 anytime.

For sale: 2 oxygen machines, they plug into the wall & are portable, in great condition. Call Jodie at 650-5668.

For sale: pool table w/fringed leather pockets, balls, rack, cue sticks, and cover, oak in color, asking $1500 firm; stock wheels & rims for a 2003-2008 Ford Expedition. Call 650-2762 after 3PM.

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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!

For sale: Mayer snow plow, $1500 OBO. Call 637-7325.

For sale: medium size snowblower, $75; large size snowblower, $100; car tow dolly, $550. Call 687-2119.

For sale: snowblower; 1800 watt generator. Call 888-6873.

For sale: snowblower, 5 hp, electric start, $300, in very good condition. Call 613-0411.

For sale: Cuttlebug cutting machine, comes with many templates & template binder, like new, asking $80 firm; Amana washing machine, large capacity, stainless steel tub, 4 years old, $100 firm. Call 613-8777 and leave a message.

For sale: older Whirlpool fridge, in good shape, almond in color, $125; Sears Kenmore dryer, not pretty to look at but runs great, $95; small rolltop desk, $15. Call 472-5786.

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.

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.

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

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550 Miscellaneous for Sale

RC airplanes for sale; electric helicopter, good for beginners, $190; Keltic 9mm, new, never been fired, $300; Cabela’s cap & ball 44 caliber pistol, stainless steel, comes with a full tackle box. Call 636-7179.

For sale: engine stand, $25; 5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $50; treadmill, $100; ‘92 Fazer snowmobile, $1200; aluminum double pane storm windows, $20 each; 7’ Christmas tree, $25. Call 472-3266.

For sale: wood & coal burning stove. Call 650-5068.

For sale: wood, needs to be cut, $100. Call 650-4386 or 650-4384.

For sale: 3 Bret Michaels concert tickets for December 19th in Wendover, row D, seats 4, 5 & 6, asking $75 each or $200 for all 3. Call 650-1499.

For sale: front door, 32x80; 1/4” cable. Call 650-2994.

For sale: DVD’s of Castle Gate before it was tore down, 20 minutes long, $15 each. Call 650-2996.

For sale: heavy duty car ramps, $20; Ridgid pipe wrenches, 24” & 18”, $20 each; “Fish On” rod holders, $5 each; life jackets, $5 each; new boat cover for a 14-16’ boat, $15; new leather fonding boat seat, $20; heavy duty jack stands, $15; heavy duty jumper cables, $5; newer model DVD player, $20; 5’ stainless steel triple wall pipe, $75. Call 435-637-3204.

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

For sale: girl’s, pink, heart pattern day bed w/ tramp and twin size mattress , slightly used, like new, paid $320, asking $175. Please call 637-4623 anytime.

Looking for a good, solid front entry door, must be 6’ 6 1/2” by 2’ 11”, would like a good steel one, I haven’t got a lot of money but I can pay a little. Call 435-888-5517.

Looking for a running, 5 HP Briggs & Stratton horizontal shaft engine for a go cart. Please call 650-4438.

Free: lodge pole pine (tee pee poles), approximately 10 of them, 12-16 foot length. Call 381-5167 to get the address of where you can pick them up.

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.

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

For sale: Alpine micro hunting bow, has 10” of draw length adjustment and is capable of draw weights of 20 lbs - 40 lbs, comes with wrist sling, 6 carbon arrows, wisker biscuit rest, 4 pin sight, peep sight, release, 3 arrow quiver, and a soft sided case, bow & accessories are in great shape and look like new, bow limbs can also be upgraded to higher poundages for $50 by contacting Alpine customer service, paid $400, asking $200 OBO. Call Travis at 435-888-0726. If no answer, leave a message.

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560 Computers & Electronics

For sale: RCA 27” HDTV, digital, flat screen, 2 years old, asking $150 OBO. Call 650-3175.

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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

For sale: pot belly pig, friendly. Call 820-4621.

For sale: medium size Billy goat. Call 637-2179.

For sale: 4 year old sorrel quarter horse gelding, $500, well broke, shoes & loads easily, has had some cattle work done with him, must sell ASAP. Please call 749-0272.

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640 Pets

For sale: baby angora miniature bunnies, $5 each. Call 613-0508.

For sale: beautiful canaries, Coloney birds, selling them in a combination of two, they are not solid colors, mostly dark in color with gray, tan, orange, yellow, and etc, shaded into the feathers, very hardy, males are vigorous singers, their breeding season is approaching, asking $90 for two. Call Jan at 435-888-5517.

For sale: baby female chinchilla, will be ready the week before Christmas; 4 horses, range from 1-3 years old, $200 each; ‘97 F250 power stroke, $2500 OBO. Call 637-1681.

For sale: 6 geese; kittens, free to good homes; set of new tires, size 315/75R16, from Desert Terrain, $700; ‘65 Ford flatbed, 4 speed, $500; ‘91 Chrysler K car, $400. Call 687-2212.

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

For sale: Toy Chihuahua, first $75 takes it; 3 bundles of roofing shingles, $10 each. Call 687-5013.

For sale: male miniature Dachshund, 6 months old, dapple. Call 630-0520 or 637-3816.

For sale: two 6 week old Chihuahua puppies, one female & one male, asking $250 for the female & $200 for the male. Call 206-816-5811.

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

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

2 Chihuahua male puppies for sale, about 4 months old; looking for a good, used dresser with about 5 drawers. Call 613-8355.

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650 Hay & Grain

For sale: hay, shedded, never been rained on; 801 series Ford tractor; 1990 Ford diesel truck for parts. Call 820-0397.

For sale: 100 bales of alfalfa horse hay, has been stored in a barn, no rain, asking $5 per bale. Call 384-9911.

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660 Farm Equipment

For sale: two place horse trailer, in good shape, $700; two seater go cart w/reverse, $600, runs great. Call 820-8147.

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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

1981 Yamaha 250 motorcycle for sale, street bike, new tires, runs good, $500 OBO; older Kenmore dryer for sale, runs great, $25; looking for a full size mattress & box springs that is in good condition. Please call 613-1255. Leave a message if calling before 5 PM and I will get back with you.

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820 OHVs

2 snowmobiles for sale: Polaris RMK 700 for $1800 & an Articat 580 for $1200, garaged, in excellent condition. Call 650-3995.

Must sell: 2004 Kazuma 4 wheeler, 2WD, 250 engine, automatic transmission, water cool, chain driven, runs great, never have had a problem with it, asking $1200 OBO. Call 435-820-4723.

2004 ATV for sale, Trail Blazer 250, automatic, low miles, in really good condition; looking for a queen bed frame. Call 820-1863.

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830 Boats and Water Craft

For sale: boat trailer, will hold up to an 18 foot boat. Call 637-6630 or 820-4996.

For sale: boat motor, runs good, for a small aluminum boat, $250; truck tool box, diamond plate aluminum, $30; mechanic’s parts washer, $20. Call 630-6643.

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840 Campers & Trailers

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

For sale: small utility trailer with storage compartments on both sides, perfect for a handyman, plumber or hauling small loads; older style end table w/storage cabinet underneath; older style end table w/stick legs & a small drawer underneath. For more information, call 435-820-1345.

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.

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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.

Reduced: 1996 S-10 LS 4WD SB, 4.3 L Vorteck V6 engine, engine & transmission are in excellent condition, new tires, needs ball joints & brakes, reduced for the last time, originally was asking $2500, now asking only $1500. Call Jay at 435-650-3157 or 435-888-4007.

For sale: 1951 Ford Deluxe, restored, interior needs some work, $10,000; 1957 Hillman Minx, needs to be restored, $1500; Pro Form exercise bike, $40; old style weight bench, $50; 2 antique dressers, $30 each; National Geographic, some duplicates. Call 630-6770 or 630-6771.

For sale: ‘99 Ford Ranger, 62,000 miles, in great condition. Call 749-1636 or 609-9530.

For sale: ‘97 Ford Diesel; land for sale. Call 637-1426.

For sale: 1994 Ford F150, long bed, 302 engine, spray in bed liner, asking $1600. Call 637-4049.

Reduced: 1996 S-10 LS 4WD SB, 4.3 L Vorteck V6 engine, engine & transmission are in excellent condition, new tires, needs ball joints & brakes, reduced for the last time, originally was asking $2500, now asking only $1500. Call Jay at 435-650-3157 or 435-888-4007.

For sale: 2005 Chrysler 300 touring car, V6, 54,000 miles, new tires, heated leather seats, satellite radio, well maintained, great car. Call 435-636-5782.

For sale: 2006 F250 XLT 4x4 crew cab, long bed, power steering, brakes & windows, automatic transmission, 5.4 V8, 12,450 miles, great work or hunting truck, factory warranty remaining, asking $19,975, older pick-ups with an 8’ bed will be considered for a trade in. Check it out at 543 East 200 North in Price or call 637-0529.

For sale: 1994 Chevy Silverado Z71 long bed, 350 engine, automatic transmission, pozzy rear end, needs TLC, runs and drives, 4x4 works great, asking $775 offer or trade. For more information, call 687-2119.

For sale: 1998 Mazda Millenia, 83,000 miles, leather, sun roof, power windows, power brakes, CD player, great gas mileage, runs & looks great, $4500; 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 140,000 miles, leather, sun roof, power windows, power brakes, limited edition, in great condition, $6500; 2 place 4 wheeler trailer, $900; 2005 Sierra Sport toy hauler, 28 feet, 4500 watt Onan generator, 100 gallons fresh water, queen bed in front, pull down king bed, insulated water tanks, fueling station, holds 2 full size 4 wheelers, in excellent condition, $22,000. Call 637-8498.

For sale: 1989 blue Chevy Blazer, 2 door, manual transmission, runs good, gets great gas mileage, asking only $500. Please call Ward at 435-636-5831.

For sale: 1989 Chevy 3500 extended cab with less than 5000 miles on a rebuilt 454 engine, in great shape & a 21 foot fifth wheel, sleeps 6, AC(not swamp), furnace, shower & separate toilet, awning, TV hookup, and more, must see, asking $5000 for the pair; elliptical exercise machine, adjustable, works good, has calorie counter, miles, time, etc., $100; GE 1000 watt microwave, white, works great, $35. Call Don at 472-0404 and leave a message.

For sale: 1992 Geo Metro, 3 cylinder, 5 speed, gets 45 mpg, has 84,000 miles, asking $1500 OBO; 1971 Chevy 2WD, has a V8 350, collectors item, has factory air, white & orange in color, has a brand new Edelbrock carburetor, asking $3500, restored value is $24,000. For more information, call 435-650-5342 or 435-637-9608.

2004 Trail Blazer Polaris 250 quad racer for sale, automatic; looking for a queen bed frame. Call 820-1863.

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.

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940 Auto Parts

For sale: engine stand, $25; 5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $50; treadmill, $100; ‘92 Fazer snowmobile, $1200; aluminum double pane storm windows, $20 each; 7’ Christmas tree, $25. Call 472-3266.

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

For sale: 1973 Chevy long wheel base truck for parts; ‘83 Chevy full size Blazer, runs good; ‘81 Catalina, would be a good demo car. Call 820-2065.

Tires for sale, size 12.50x35x18, $800, no rims; 351 Windsor engine; front & rear bumper for a Chevrolet. Call 637-1952.

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

For sale: 4 mud & snow tires, size P265/70R16, on 6 lug Toyota or GM chrome spoked rims, $800. Call 637-0674 after 10 AM.

For sale: set of 4 Goodyear Wrangler tires, size 37x12.50x17, 3/4 tread left; set of 4 tires, size 245/75R17, 1/2 tread left; 5 year old bay gelding; 1 1/2 year old male Pompoo, housebroke, current on all shots, free to a good home. Also looking for railroad ties. Call 435-609-1330.

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Searching for a Silver Lining

James L. Davis

You couldn’t help but detect a note of disappointment in the news articles printed in the past several days on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Before the Thanksgiving holiday, and the rush of shopping that typically hits stores on the Friday after, the media was widely reporting that sales were expected to be down as consumers stayed home, too worried by a badly failing economy to open their wallets for the holiday season.

Initial reports seem to indicate that the exact opposite may have happened.  An Associated Press news article that appeared in the Sunday edition of the Salt Lake Tribune pointed out that the holiday season got off “to a surprisingly solid start,” with sales during the day after Thanksgiving 3 percent higher than last year.  According to the Salt Lake Tribune article, sales in the South were up 3.45 percent from last year, while they climbed 2.6 percent in the Northeast. 

On MSN.com a news report detailed hopes by investors that Wall Street can build on the strongest weekly performance for stocks since 1932 and this fact is almost overshadowed by the overall tone of the article that whispers to you that despite the good news, there are still far too many clouds to wrap that silver lining around.

For those who pay attention to the national or regional news on a daily basis, it’s hard to find any silver lining at all.  The news is bad and it’s just going to get worse.  The economy is sputtering along or threatening to completely break down at any moment and the phrase “not since the Great Depression,” is a precursor to any news report about the economy.  The media seems intent on giving us a Great Depression, if not literally, then certainly as a psychological condition.

Not to say that things aren’t bad.  Anyone who has a 401K can attest to the fact that things have definitely been better and reclaiming the losses experienced in the past year may take years.  But if the economy is on the verge of collapse, I believe the media can take its share of the blame for that fact.  The media, albeit not all of the media, but certainly most national media, feeds off the drama that can be generated by comparing our present circumstances to the greatest economic challenge this nation has ever faced, the Great Depression.  Whether the current economic situation and the one that led to the Great Depression can reasonably be compared seems beside the point; it makes for a great headline.  The national media has been predicting a recession for more than three years now and finally, they seem to have a recession to wrap their gray clouds around.

Of course, the economic doom and gloom that currently has the media so preoccupied is just the latest in a news cycle that focuses almost exclusively on bad news.

Before the economy it was the Iraq War, which we were so badly losing that the country was facing another Vietnam.  We were fed those headlines one right after another, despite the overwhelmingly positive results our troops were seeing on the ground.  Once those reports overshadowed the doom and gloom the media was trying to feed us every day, the news turned to another subject -- the economy.

The media, like any hungry, irrational animal, is always on the lookout for its next meal and, unfortunately, bad news has always fed the beast well in the past.  Just like rubbernecking at an automobile accident, we can’t seem to help but turn in to hear about bad news. Bad news sells newspapers and increases television ratings.  But just because the news we see is overwhelmingly bad, doesn’t mean that there isn’t any good news out there.  Sometimes it’s just harder to find.

Maybe as a nation we are starting to realize that.  Despite the bad news on the economy, or in spite of it, perhaps the best thing we can do as a nation is to stop worrying so much about the doom and gloom reported endlessly by the media. Perhaps we should instead go in search of our own silver linings.

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