Postmasters shuffle to new positions

James L. Davis

The familiar faces of your local U.S. Postmaster are changing as many of the local post offices go through a version of musical chairs in response to transfers, promotions and retirements.

In Elmo, Postmaster Linda Uzelac is now serving as the officer in charge of the Cleveland Post Office following Scott Kerksiek’s move to the Fairview Post Office.  Mary Lofley is serving as acting postmaster in Elmo.

In Castle Dale, Postmaster Wade Anderson has been promoted to the postmaster position in Manti, so now acting as officer in charge of the Castle Dale Post Office is Christine Anselmo from Price.

While those post office shuffles have already occurred, one still pending is the retirement of Orangeville Postmaster Laurie Jones at the end of June.  Like the other vacant postmaster positions, an officer in charge will be put over the Orangeville Post Office until a new postmaster in selected.

The Postal Service will advertise all of the vacant postmaster positions nationwide to allow all of its employees the opportunity to apply for the postmaster positions before deciding on who will take over the jobs.

Local economy feeling strain

Josie Luke

Dreary headlines about the weak dollar and record high gas prices bringing about a slow economy dominates the news, but are local businesses and the local economy feeling the pinch? For many local business owners and citizens, the answer is yes.

For local grocery stores, food prices are going up. Wayne Huntington, manager of Stewart’s in Castle Dale, revealed that the high food prices and more money spent in filling up the gas tank are leading people to buy only necessities. This is leaving sales at his store “about flat.”

The owner of Hometown Market, Tom Potter agreed that the price of oil is a major factor in rising food prices, saying, “Oil is in everything, from plastic packaging, to delivery fees.” He also pointed to the price of grain, saying the subsidies given to produce biofuels are raising the price.

Food Ranch owner Drew Leroy is also concerned about grain prices. “The biggest factor is flour,” he said. “Wheat is in such short supply because farmers are putting it into biodiesel.” He also said business is slow, but isn’t sure if that is being caused by gas prices or the local weather this year.

Convenience stores are also seeing the effects. Because of the cost of gasoline, many people have decreased spending inside of the store, which is where the stores make most of their profits. Maverick representatives weren’t allowed to comment beyond saying that they have seen an increase in people leaving without paying for their fuel, and so they have had to make pumps prepay.

BK’s owner Kent Wilson explained that his cost to fill up his tanks has increased by more than $10,000 each time he gets a fuel delivery in just a year. “Just because Exxon Mobile is getting paid doesn’t mean the guy on the street is getting paid,” he commented.

He also said that one of the things that people don’t understand is that when customers use credit cards, the store has to pay a 2.75 percent fee, which adds nearly 11.4 cents a gallon on diesel and 8.9 cents a gallon on gasoline. The store is merely making enough on fuel sales to cover the inflation costs and no more.

Restaurants like the Grub Box in Ferron and Star Grill in Huntington both reported slow business. This, along with higher delivery costs is hurting. Grub Box Owner Julie Robinson revealed that she is working double shifts so that she doesn’t have to raise prices. Janice Monteer, owner of Star Grill explained that they are trying to increase business by pushing specials, hoping that that this won’t last too long.

On the other hand, some businesses are still doing quite well. A representative from Carbon/Emery Motorsports said that they are doing fine. He said those who buy ATV’s “may not be going as far as they used to, but they’re still using them.”

Huntsman Motors is actually seeing great sales since they began selling camping trailers. A representative said, “Most consumers are worried about the economy, but they are still working, so they aren’t broke.” One effect they have seen is that many people are looking for more economical cars.

Basso Auto Sales said the economy and gas prices have affected their truck market, and also reported seeing an increased interest in cars with better gas mileage.

The businesses that reported strong sales are few. Hilary Gordon said that many of the things they sell at Gordon’s Nursery and Floral have increased in price, especially soil, because it is trucked in from Canada. She also pointed to an effect seen by many others, added freight costs at the end of bills.

She also reported that she has spoken with a number of people about the economy and said, “I think the average American is confused. They ask, ‘How is it that prices are so high when [oil companies] are making billions of dollars of profit.’” At her shop she has seen many people planting vegetable gardens again as a way to deal with higher food costs.

Companies that rely highly on fuel are hurting. Wayne Nielson from Nielson’s Construction commented, “Fuel is like our blood. With the increased prices it’s going to drive up the price for everything. I think our country is in trouble if we can’t get the pricing under control. We have to closely monitor what is happening to fuel prices and raise our prices to keep up, but fuel is going up so quickly it is difficult.”

He went on to reveal that fuel is the company’s biggest monthly expense, larger even than their payroll.

Another company affected in this way is Community Nursing Services. Because their staff is required to drive to client’s homes to provide services, the staff is taking a hit. The company reimburses them for their mileage and the use of their personal vehicle, but the company can’t keep up with the rising prices.

The company is looking at ways to reduce the burden on their staff, in fact that was one of the main reasons they opened a branch in Emery County, but it takes time.

Charitable organizations are seeing the effects on the everyday person. At the Emery County Food Bank, staff has seen a nearly 30 percent rise in the number of people referred for assistance. At the Carbon County site, they reported that they have a few new people come in for assistance every day.

Kathy Thomas, from the Emery Food Bank said, “It’s just getting harder and harder for people to make ends meet. What they can get from here helps.” She also said that at this point they don’t have a shortage, but will need heavy community involvement to keep it that way.
 
Kate Alleman of United Way said that she expects that many not for profit companies will start to see the effects in the Fall when they set their budgets for the next fiscal year and the effects that other companies doing the same will have on donations. She said that the higher gas prices have led them to decrease the amount of travel that they do each day to cut down on costs.

The Music in Her Life

Josie Luke

A woman who has lived for 90 years is a person to be admired and respected. A woman who has lived for nearly 90 years, but feels like she is 70, plays the guitar and harmonica, always has a smile and speaks with a wonderful Tennessee accent is someone to meet and learn from.              

Now living in Huntington, “Polly” Fowler was born in Cocke County, Tenn., and spent much of her 72 years of married life in Morristown, Tenn. She and her husband Bill had four kids, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Her love for music began when she was a young girl. “I’ve had music all my life, and I like it,” she said. Her father played the fiddle and guitar for local dances and parties. Not having the ability that people have now to buy instruments in different sizes, Polly explained that when she first began learning to play the guitar, she was too small for her fingers to reach around the neck, and so she played it much like a steel guitar, with it sitting on her lap.

She has a great love for music, along with playing the guitar and harmonica. She sang in church choirs, and as a teenager she joined a quartet, which she sang with until she married.

Polly recently bought a new red electric guitar—the first new guitar she has ever purchased. After strumming on it in her living room, she hooked it up to the amp and played a bluegrass tune. She then switched to her acoustic guitar, an old Fender she got from a friend.

When she began playing the acoustic, she began singing, starting with a song called, “My Curly Headed Baby,” then sang, “I Will Always be Faithful to You,” stopping to say that she couldn’t remember any more.  She went on to sing gospel songs, like “Did You Think to Pray,” “If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again,” “A Land Where We’ll Never Grow Old” and “When They Ring the Golden Bells”.

Sitting with Polly in her living room, listening to her play guitar and sing is an extraordinary experience. She sits with the guitar on her lap, and sometimes as she sings, her chin rests on the top of the body of the guitar. Her eyes look as if she is remembering the time when she first learned each song.

She now sings with a resilient alto voice, but at times when the tune goes higher, her voice breaks slightly to reveal what must have been a beautiful, clear mezzo- soprano.

She also enjoys playing with the Senior Citizen’s band and said that she now wants to start playing her harmonica with them.

Polly will be 90 years old in September, but she doesn’t feel like she imagined she would at her age. “I can’t believe it. I can’t believe it. I’m just about like I always was. I don’t feel like I’m that old at all. I feel like I might be, maybe 70,” she said giggling. “Well, if you get sick, you feel older, but as long as you’re not sick you don’t feel old. And I’m glad that I don’t. I’m just blessed.”

Living so long, she has only a step-sister still living. She explained that the idea makes her feel strange. “I’m the only one in my family, and that makes me feel strange,” she said. “My uncles, my aunts and my cousins, and my friends and grandparents are gone.”

Another thing that draws people to this wonderful lady is her cheery personality. Asked how she always stays so happy she replied, “No use of bein’ sad. I’ve had a lot of things that bothered me. But the Lord helps you and the Lord comforts you when you need comforted, and that makes you smile. I thank the Lord every day for my blessings and I think that’s why I’m as happy as I am.”
               

Relay organizers look to top last year’s record

James L. Davis

As the date for Relay for Life draws closer, organizers for the American Cancer Society fundraiser are working to put together an event as successful as last year’s, which set a record for Relay for Life in Emery County.

Scheduled for June 20-21 at the Emery High School track, Relay for Life is an event for Emery County, bringing together a multitude of people who have been touched in some way by the devastating effects of cancer.

With a theme of Animated for a Cure, the Emery County Relay for Life will prove to be an opportunity to “celebrate, remember and fight back” for those who have survived cancer, those who have lost their battle against cancer and those fighting to find a cure for the disease.

Relay for Life teams this year will gather at the high school track on the evening of June 20 prepared to be Animated for a Cure, adopting as a theme their favorite cartoon characters to motivate teams and encourage donations to the American Cancer Society.

Following last year’s hugely successful Relay, organizers set a goal to top the 2007 event and are well on their way toward doing so.

“We have set a goal to have 30 teams participate and to raise $40,000.  I believe we are on target to reach and likely exceed these goals,” said Kristi Rasmussen, Relay for Life chairperson for the event.
Last year there were a total of 22 teams participating in the event and more than $30,000 was raised for cancer research.

Returning this year is an event that proved to be hugely successful and entertaining for Relay participants, the Miss Relay contest.  Competing for Miss Relay will be male contestants from each team who have the courage to dress up as a woman and compete for the title of Miss Relay during a talent competition, trying to gather the most in donations by the end of the night.

“The success of the Miss Relay is entirely up to the teams.  Each team is responsible to coerce, bribe and do whatever it takes to provide a suitable contestant.  I hope nothing changes this year.  The 2007 Miss Relay Contest was arguably the best entertainment found last year in Emery County.  This year’s competition is sure to provide a lot of laughs and raise a bunch of money,” Rasmussen said.  “The man with the most cash, checks and coins in his purse at the end of the evening will be crowned Miss Relay 2008.”

This year the Miss Relay contest and the talent portion will be held June 20 at 8:30 p.m. at the Emery High football field, with the crowning at 11 p.m.

Throughout Relay teams will endeavor to keep a member on the track at all times, walking laps in honor of the fight against cancer.  The event starts with the opening ceremony and survivor lap at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. for $5 per plate.

The Luminaria Ceremony, the night’s most solemn and touching event, will begin at 10 p.m.  Small sacks with a candle inside will be placed around the track and on each sack will be the name of a cancer survivor or victim.  During the ceremony the candles inside the sacks will be lit and the lights on the track will be dimmed as participants observe a moment of silence for those touched by cancer.
Teams will continue to walk the track throughout the night as music keeps everyone motivated and the closing ceremony will be held with a Fight Back Lap at 5:30 a.m., followed by a free breakfast.

Most teams bring tents and lawn chairs to set up in their assigned areas, where they continue to try and raise funds throughout the night.

Also planned as a fund raiser for Relay for Life is the Strike Out Cancer Softball Tournament on May 30 at the Huntington Ball Complex.  The coed tournament will begin at 6 p.m. and continue throughout the night.  The entry fee is $130 and all fees go to Relay.  For more information on the tournament call Mark Justice at 687-2403 or 687-2234.

Organizers of Relay have been overwhelmed by the support of the community for the event.

“The people of Emery County are tremendous. It is evident we have their support.  We have 25 people on our Relay Committee and we have secured 40 sponsors in Emery and Carbon counties so far.  We have committed $16,250 in sponsorship to this point.  We have received donations in the form of cash, prizes, food, advertising, services and lots of time.  Very few people escape being touched by cancer in some way.  This is why it is easy to become a Relay supporter,” Rasmussen said.

If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering to help in the cause call Kristi Rasmussen at 653-2471 or visit www.events.cancer.org/emerycounty.

The web site is new this year and allows teams to register and pay their registration fees on line.  You can also make a donation with your credit card.  If you are a survivor of cancer and would like to be honored at this year’s Relay, organizers urge you to go on line and register by May 15.  You may also register by calling Da’Sahi Nelson at 749-2296 or Rasmussen.

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Special Needs Dance Program

       
Registration will be held May 12 at the Emery County Recreation office for the Children with Special Needs Dance program.  The program will run May 14 and 15, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day.  This program is for children who are physically or mentally challenged.  Your child must qualify to participate in this program.  For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.

Miss Emery
Scholarship
Pageant

       
The Miss Emery Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008.  Anyone interested in participating should contact Jarilyn at 381-5667.  Girls ages 17-24 are encouraged to participate.

Students Vs.
 Faculty Talent Show

Emery High students will attempt to outshine the Emery High faculty during a talent show at the high school on May 7 at 7 pm.  Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the show.  Tickets are $3 each.

ATV Class

An ATV permit class will be held May 15 at the old courthouse building beginning at 7 p.m. for ages 8-16. The class is required to be legal to drive on public lands. You must pre-register at the Emery County Recreation office by May 13. For more information contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108 or Mark Williams at 381-2493.

Strike Out Cancer COED Softball Tournament

The tournament will start at 6 p.m. May 30 at the ball complex in Huntington and go all night.  The entry fee is $130.  For more information or to register call Mark Justice, 687-2403 or 687-2234.  Entry fees will be donated to the Emery County Relay for Life.

Orangeville Days

Orangeville City will celebrate Orangeville Days June 6-7 with a variety of events to kick off the fun days of summer. On June 6 the Youth City Council will host Movie Night in the Park and on June 7 events get underway bright and early with the Orangeville Dash 5K Fun Run at 6:30 a.m. Registration for the fun run is $5 and all runners will receive an Orangeville Dash T-shirt and prizes for first through third place winners in the men and women categories.   To register for the fun run contact Staci Moss at 748-2675 or James Davis at 748-2901. At 7 a.m. the Boy Scouts will have a flag raising ceremony and from 7-9 a.m. the Orangeville City Council will be cooking Breakfast in the Park for $2 a plate.  All runners in the Orangeville Dash will eat for free. Following breakfast the Orangeville Days Parade will begin at 10 a.m.  Anyone interested in having a float in the parade should contact Kevin Reynolds at 748-262.  At 11 a.m. there will be games in the park for young and old alike, from horseshoes, to blow up rides and water games for the younger crowd.  There will also be an ATV poker ride beginning at 11 a.m. from Main Street to the trails surrounding Orangeville.
New this year will be Dodge Ball for teens and adults starting at 1 p.m. and a softball game. In the Old Firehouse Community Center there will be a Guitar Hero Competition for fans of all ages.  There will be a $2.50 registration fee for Guitar Hero, with prizes for first place winners in the beginner, intermediate and expert levels.  The competition will begin at 1 p.m. and continue throughout the day.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day and at 5 p.m. the Humphrey Lamb Fry will take place. Fireworks will top off the evening at dusk. Everyone is invited to help Orangeville celebrate Orangeville Days.

Cancer Survivors

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

Slow Pitch Softball

Emery County Recreation is currently registering teams for women’s slow pitch softball and men’s slow pitch softball.  Men’s league will be a metal bat league.  All forms must be returned to the recreation office no later than May 16.  Full registration fee must accompany the form.  You may pick up a form at the Recreation office, located at 75 S 400 E, Castle Dale, or go to the web site www.emerycounty.com/rec to download a form.  For more information contact the Recreation office at 381-2108.

Miss Castle Dale Pageant

Castle Dale City would like girls from ages 4-21 to be contestants in the Miss Castle Dale Pageant.  Contestants must live in Castle Dale.  Each contestant will be judged on appearance, talent and the results of an interview. Winners will receive cash prizes, crowns and a bouquet.
To ensure a successful experience, an opportunity will be given to each participant to practice prior to the pageant.  The winners of each age division will participate in parades and Castle Dale City celebrations throughout the year.  The Miss Castle Dale pageant will be held June 6, at the Emery High School Auditorium.  The Deadline to enter the pageant is May 16.  A Miss Castle Dale application may be obtained at Castle Dale City Hall.  For more information please contact Jeanette Woolsey at 381-5558.

Emery All-Star Cheerleading

Emery All-Star Cheerleading Elite competition team tryouts will be held May 13, 14, 16, and 17 at Larae’s dance studio, ages 10-18.  If you are not able to attend you may schedule a private audition.  Please call and register to receive a tryout packet.  Some fees are due upon making the team.  No auditions necessary for regular cheer classes, ages 4-14 years. For more information call Becky Bunnell at 749-1582 or 687-2632.

Paint the Town

Orangeville is sponsoring “Paint the Town.”  This program is for Orangeville citizens to help in their home maintenance. The city is encouraging citizens to clean up their yards and homes.  If your home is in need of a new paint job you can go to the city office and pick up the information you will need, go to Jones Ace Hardware and receive $6 off each gallon of outside house paint.  Jones Ace Hardware is offering $3 off per gallon of paint and Orangeville City is matching that amount for a total of $6 off per gallon of paint.  The city is limited on available funds for the program, so it will be on a first come, first served basis until funds are exhausted.  Pick up your Paint the Town certificate at City Hall. Help make Orangeville a “Pretty Little Place” to live, work and play.

Food Handler’s Class

The Southeastern Utah Health Department will be conducting Food Handler’s Classes at their office, 25 West, Main, in Castle Dale on the following dates: May 22, June 19. All classes will begin at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.  For more information call 381-2252.

San Rafael
Classic Triathlon

The San Rafael Classic Triathlon will be held June 28 at the Huntington State Park staring at 7:30 a.m.  In its first running the event is being organized by the Emery County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and will include a half-mile swim across Huntington Lake, followed by a 15 mile bike ride and then a 5K run, ending back at the lake.  There will also be a kids’ triathlon.  For more information visit the triathlon website at www.sanrafaelclassic.com

Vendors Wanted

The Emery County Fair is now accepting applications for Food and General Vendors for the Emery County Fair, which will be held on July 30, 31 and Aug. 1, 2.  You may pick up an application at the Emery County Recreation office, 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale at the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. or visit the website at www.emerycounty.com/fair/vendor.  For more information call Emery County Recreation at 351-2108.

Emery County Recreation
Information

We hope the following information will be helpful to the public.  Office hours for Emery County Recreation are 9 a.m. to  1 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m.  The office phone number is 435-381-2108 or toll free 1-888-601-8075 PIN 1399.  Fax is 435-381-2194.  The office is located at 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale.  Website address: emerycounty.com/rec.  Board member representatives are: Kalynn Fail, Green River; Ryan Jensen, Elmo; Richard Murdoch, Cleveland; Cathy Cowley, Huntington; Dan Whiteleather, Castle Dale; Bart Cox, Orangeville; Jerry Price, Clawson; Jordan Leonard, Ferron; Marie Anderson, Emery; John Nielson, At Large; Jim Jones, At Large; Commissioner Drew Sitterud, At Large.  Recreation director, Shannon Hiatt.

Softball team splits last two regular season games

Josie Luke

Without their usual offensive production, the Emery Spartans softball team split their last two regular season games last week, beating North Sanpete 3-0 on April 29, and losing a close game to Carbon 5-4 on May 1.

Emery began the game against the Hawks well defensively in the first inning with two solid defensive plays and a strikeout by pitcher Leslee Lake to send the first three North Sanpete batters back to their dugout. The Spartans then faced only four batters in the second inning and three batters in the third, only allowing four base runners in the game, while Lake struck out seven more opponents.

Continued solid defense and pitching brought Emery the 3-0 win. Coach Beau Stoker summed it up saying, “Leslee Lake was pretty much flawless at North Sanpete, and our defense played great. Our offense battled some tough conditions and ground out the win.”

The Spartans managed seven hits in the game, with Candace Norton and Jalee Jensen each connecting twice, and Chelsea Skinner, Lake and Whitney Allen each connecting once. Allen hit an RBI double in the third inning to score Skinner and Lake, and Lake’s hit was an RBI single in the fifth inning, which brought in Adrienne Weihing.

Emery’s game against Carbon looked like it would end in another win for the Spartans, with Emery playing all of their seniors, leading the Dinos by three after the third inning, but Carbon didn’t quit. They scored one run in the fourth inning and then opened up the game in the fifth.

After a leadoff walk, two Dino batters reached base on errors by the Spartans, scoring the first run for Carbon. Then with those two runners on base, Carbon’s pitcher pounded a three-run homer over the left-center field fence to put the Dinos in front of the Spartans 5-3. Lake whacked a home run of her own in the seventh, but Emery fell to Carbon 5-4.

“Things didn’t go our way against Carbon, but that’s going to happen. Sometimes you just have to shrug your shoulders and move on,” Coach Stoker said.

One issue for the Spartans in the game against Carbon was stranded runners. The Spartans had 11 hits in the game, and only scored four runs. Another was that two of the runners who scored on the Carbon home run reached base on Emery errors.

Although Carbon won the game, Emery’s strong effort this season cannot be discounted. With Lake consistently providing brilliant pitching and great hitting by the team, Emery ended the regular season with the best record they have ever had.
 
“I would have laughed at anyone who told me we’d finish the season at 17-5. The girls deserve all the credit in the world. They reached the goals I set before the season, and I think we surpassed almost everybody’s expectations. They were receptive to our coaching staff, and they worked hard every day. I couldn’t be happier with their effort,” concluded Stoker.

The team begins the state tournament on Saturday.

Spartans lose one, win one
in doubleheader against North Sanpete

Josie Luke

In what was to be their last week of the regular season, the Emery baseball team won one game, 5-1, and lost one game, 10-8, in a doubleheader against North Sanpete on April 29. Their final game scheduled for May 1 against Carbon was postponed until May 5.

The Spartans first game against North Sanpete was low scoring. Emery didn’t allow the Hawks to score in the first three innings, and after conceding one in the fourth, they held their opponents scoreless for the final three. One double, one single, a batter reaching base on an error and a batter hit by a pitch, comprised the Hawk’s total offense.

The Emery offense was much more effective in the game. The Spartans scored one run at a time, getting one run in each of the first, second, fifth, sixth and seventh innings.

Ryne Jones scored in the first on an RBI double by Blake Mortensen to start the scoring for the Spartans. Colby Snow scored in the second inning after hitting a triple. Gatlan Huntington gave the Spartans their third run in the sixth on a single by Jason Giles. The fourth run came when Snow scored on a sacrifice bunt by Derrick Allred after Snow hit his second triple of the game. In the seventh inning, Huntington scored the Spartans final run, coming home on Mortensen’s second RBI of the game.

The second game of the doubleheader featured more scoring from both teams. North Sanpete jumped on Emery in the first inning. The Hawk’s first batter pounded a double to right field, the second batter connected for a single, and then the fourth batter slammed a home run to bring North Sanpete a 3-0 lead.

The Hawks scored another run in the second, before Bret Mecham and Tayler Tanner scored the Spartan’s first two runs in the bottom of the second inning. North Sanpete then scored one run in the third and two more in the fourth to bring the score to 7-2 and 10-2 after the top of the fifth.

Emery rallied. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Skyler Jorgensen drew a walk and then scored on a triple by Huntington, who also scored in the inning. Nevin Jensen smashed a home run with two outs in the sixth inning, rattling the Hawks pitcher who walked the next two Emery batters, and then gave up the second homer of the inning to Jordan Gee, to bring the Spartans within two runs.

But, with the North Sanpete pitcher striking out nine Emery batters in the game, the Spartans couldn’t come all the way back, losing 10-8.

Depending on the outcome of the game against Carbon, Emery will either play Judge Memorial or Bear River to begin the state tournament in Vernal on May 10.
       
       
       

Real Estate

Rentals

House for rent, in Carbonville, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, newly remodeled, fridge and stove are included, washer and dryer hookups, yard is fully fenced, $475 per month, $300 cleaning deposit, housing approved. If interested, please call 435-637-2573 after 6 p.m. or leave a message.

Apartment for rent, will be available on May 15. Call 435-650-8181.
Commercial Space for light manufacturing or large space for business start up or expansion. Business assistance available. 637-5032 ext 408, www.btacenter.com

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

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

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

Homes for Sale

Attention Buyers:  Are you looking for a Realtor who has your interests in mind?  Call Lauri Davis at 749-0580.  As a member of the MLS I can show you any property listed and help you purchase a home with no charge to the buyers.  Call to see how.  Etzel Realty.  Service with integrity.

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

For sale: 1981 single wide trailer home, 14x52, clean carpets, asking $5000. Call Kelli at 435-650-0846.

Home for sale, in Ferron, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, in a great neighborhood, $146,000; set of 4 tires, size P195/70/R14, $150, like new. Call 435-384-2722.

House for sale: Seven bedrooms, three baths, in the North Price/Castle Heights area, newly remodeled, hardwood, oak kitchen, sunken living room, hot tub, two car garage with extra large shop, and more, asking $279,500. Call 637-3003.

Beautiful five bedroom and three bathroom home for sale in Ferron. Updated, central air, two fireplaces, fully landscaped and over a third of an acre. A must see! Call 384-2953.

Five bedroom, two bathroom home for sale in Orangeville. Call 749-2730.

House for sale on a commercial lot, asking $60,000. Call 637-4275.

House for Sale in Ferron, close to schools.  3 bedrooms, 1 bath, older home, 1.5 acres, corner lot, fenced yard, corrals, animal rights, fruit trees, 3 sheds, 2 with power.  Can be sold furnished.  Call 609-1263 after 6 p.m. only.

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House for sale: Located in Huntington, Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, gorgeous family room, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, walk-in pantry, central air conditioning, gas furnace, large office/bedroom, tons of storage, landscaped yard w/sprinkler system, must see. Call 687-5726.

For sale: 1972 mobile home, 12’x 56’, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, on a fenced lot in Wellington, $6,000 OBO; pool table, $50; skee ball game, $15. Call 637-5127

For sale: Six bedroom home with 6 acres of land, in Wellington. Call 650-2411 for more information.

House for sale: don’t judge a book by it’s cover, must see inside, has been redone from top to bottom, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large attached 2 car garage, RV parking and room to park many vehicles, small fenced back yard, owner will consider carrying contract with large down. Call 613-0194. If no answer, please leave a message & I will return your call.

Property for Sale

For sale: 3 1/2 acres in Upper Millercreek, has utilities on site and a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home. Call 820-2232.

1,004 acres on Moore Road for sale, $131,400. Call Castle Country Properties at 435-286-2225

For sale: 2.34 acres in lower Miller Creek, comes with 2 Carbon canal water shares, power pole with transformer and water meter installed, approved for septic and septic plans have been done, a 14x70 mobile home that still needs to be set up sits on this property, asking $29,000 OBO for both, will sell separately. Call 613-0312 or 820-4966.

Investment property for sale: 2 bedroom, .29 acre property, large closets, den, dining room w/bay window, new roof, new stucco, new windows, needs work on the inside, comes with new hardwood floor for the dining room, new toilet & vanity for the bathroom, located at 400 South 565 East, asking $63,500 OBO. Call 820-0972 or e-mail vlynnj@yahoo.com.

For sale: Nearly 4 acres of land with hookups on state farm road. Call 820-2232.

Commercial
Property

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

Three horse pastures for rent in the lower Millercreek area, $35 per head, cheaper than feeding, self waterers, new grass-clover mix, all pipe fence, plenty of room to ride. For more information, please call 435-650-4157 or in the evenings, call 435-637-8626.

100
Announcements

110 Giveaways

Free items: toddler bed, toys, clothes, wooden shutters & much much more. Call 472-1219.

120
Lost and Found

Please help us find our lost 9 month old Siamese female cat, she disappeared from 645 N 100 E in Price on Sunday April 27, she answers to the name of Pootie. Please call 637-0907 if you have seen her.

Offering a $100 reward for a missing black female Chihuahua, last seen in Huntington on Saturday April 26, wearing a black collar w/pink sequins, name tag says DASANI. Please call 820-6514 or 687-9273.

130 Yard Sales / Crafts

Indoor yard sale, nice items, items include a new couch w/2 chairs and ottoman and a kitchen set w/6 chairs and a leaf. Call 472-5706 or 650-5068.

Precious Presents and Posies for Mother and Other – Crafts/Houseplants.  Saturday, May 10, 9-5.  First North and Main Street, Orangeville.

160 Wanted

Looking for a rear end for a ‘93 GMC Sierra truck, 4WD, 1/2 ton, 373 gear ratio. Call Steve at 435-630-1787 or leave a message.

Looking for a small truck for around $500. Call 435-650-5342 or 435-637-9608.

Looking for enough tanned buckskin to cover a couple of large books. Call Pappy at 637-1912 or e-mail pappy84501@hotmail.com.

Looking for a 2.8 V6 motor or a good running Chevy small block. Please call Matt after 6pm at 650-7319.

Looking for a good turbo 350 automatic transmission for a 4WD truck. Call Matt at 650-7319.

Looking for a stove, gas and/or electric with a working oven. Call 472-0658 after 7pm.

Looking for a general purpose motor with at least 1/3 horse power for turning a rock saw, needs to have intact cord and plug for 115v operation, would like it to have an on/off switch but it is not necessary, would like it to have a 1/2” v-belt pulley with a relatively short shaft so that it does not take up more space than it needs for application. Please call 435-472-1023. If no answer, please leave a message w/name and number and we will call you back.

Looking for four gently used tires, size 185/70R14. Please call 435-749-2958.

Looking for a small snowblower and a 5 hp tiller. Please call 613-1927.

Looking for a 1993 Geo Storm GSI parts car, running or not; looking for a good running Geo Metro 4 door, in good condition. Call 435-650-6302. If no answer, please leave a message and I will return your call.

Desperately needed: A playhouse, plastic or wood, will be for disabled kids to keep busy in; yard toys to keep the disabled busy with as well. Please call 650-7482.

Looking for a left headlight assembly for a 1988 Chevy Cavalier. Call 637-4959.

Looking for honey. Call 637-7293.

Looking for a small trailer that has been made from a truck bed; looking for a medium sized Roto tiller; goats for sale. Call 637-2179.

Looking for a 2-3 bedroom home on a rent-to-own basis. Call 820-1018.

Looking for a large chain saw. Call 637-6253.

Looking for used or new conduit, various sizes. Call 820-1438.

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

Looking for a 1970-1972 Chevy truck or blazer for parts, mainly body parts. Call 435-722-7360.

200 Employment

220 Help Wanted

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

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

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

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

Help Wanted. Part time Kennel/Stall technician. Hours from 3-6 Monday-Friday with some Saturdays. Duties include feeding/watering animals including dogs, cats, horses and cattle. Will also clean kennels and stalls, and help with other cleaning duties. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. May also include fencing repair and building if you have the skills. May work out to more hours during the summer. Apply by submitting a resume at Job Service in Castle Dale.

Help Wanted:  Someone to clean stalls and feed on weekends.  Inquire at Job Service or Emery Animal Health.  381-2539.

230 Business Services

Two openings available for baby-sitting, ages 2-5, available 8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.(full time). Call Jaime at 636-0706.

Electrician/handyman looking for side work. Call 820-0461.

Looking to do web design work. Call 435-327-2229.

Looking for extra work doing yard work or tree trimming. If interested, please call 613-0470.

Time for Spring clean up! Complete yard clean ups. 16 years experience. Call Huntington Lawn Care at 609-0946

Looking for work doing tree trimming and removal, yard cleanup and weekly yard care; sleeper/utility capsule for sale,1/3 shell with floor, seats 2 adults, fits Ford trucks, in great condition, asking $200 or will trade; fiberglass running boards for sale, fit a Chevy extended cab short bed truck, asking $100 or will trade. Call 613-3265.

500 Merchandise

510 Furniture

For sale: Set of bunk beds, bottom bed is full size, top is twin size, red in color, complete w/mattresses, in excellent condition, $75; 6’ oak and glass antique show case, was used in a candy store to display cigars and cigarettes, has a slated center shelf for the air to circulate, has sliding doors in the back for the top and bottom shelf, will barter on the price. For more information, please call 435-650-0540.

For sale: household furniture. Call 472-5706 or 650-5068.

For sale: lounge chair, in excellent condition, $50. Call 687-2699.

For sale: Brown lounge chair, $50. Call 435-687-2699.

For sale: Coffee and end tables; other miscellaneous small furniture. Call 650-5068.

For sale: Lounge chair w/massage, 16 settings, asking $150. Call 613-0411.

520 Appliances / Tools

For sale: Electric range, $40. Call Linda at 435-820-2950.

Small Sears freezer for sale, runs great, asking $75 OBO; looking for 2 twin beds. Call 435-630-0593 or 435-613-1612.

Stand up freezer for sale, asking $250, will negotiate price. Call 472-3058.

For sale: Amana washer w/gas dryer, white, asking $75 for the pair; 2 coats and 2 rain ponchos, best offer. Call 637-0813.

Glass top stove for sale, $50; dishwasher for sale, $25; looking for LVL beams. Call 435-472-8824.

540 Sporting Goods

New Bow Flex with all accessories.  Bought in December.  $1,700 or best offer.  Call 435-650-5828 or 435-650-5026.

For sale: Ab lounge, $75. Please call 435-749-9460 for more information.

550 Miscellaneous for Sale

Storm door for sale, in good condition, $50. Call 472-5768.

Set of four 16” six lug aluminum Chevy wheels and tires for sale, $150; self-propelled mower for sale, is a rear bagger, $50; looking for someone to do tree removal in Huntington ASAP, the job is big & requires someone with heavy equipment. Call 435-687-2119.

For sale: Craftsman mulcher lawn mower w/rear bagger, $75; ceiling fan, new, $30; electric dehydrator, $50; antique dresser, $100. Also looking for Weebles and Fisher Price toys. Call 637-8408.

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

For sale: Queen size, flocked, raised air bed, has attached pump, plugs into standard outlet, has attached controller to control amount of air, has a large twist off cap to remove air quickly for storage, has a carrying bag, weighs around 36 lbs., in excellent condition, no holes or tears, has not been patched, asking $60. Call 435-650-2079.

For sale: Window mount air conditioner, works great, $100 OBO; wall mount cabinet, white with 3 doors, $30 OBO. Call 650-4783 & leave a message.

For sale: window mount air conditioner, 6000 BTU; twin bed; oak curio cabinet; stereo cabinet, Jennings 9mm semi-auto pistol w/bullets; older, blue Lazy Boy recliner; park bench; Riccar sewing machine; oak plant stand; oak Cheyenne lamp; 2
Palm cowboy hats, size 6 7/8 and 7 5/8; black felt cowboy hat, size 7 1/2; Boy Scout shirt, adult large; Brinkman barbecue. Call 435-749-2484.

For sale: Diamond plate tool box w/lock and diamond plate bed caps, for a long bed, $100; treadmill, $25; reclined exercise bicycle, $25; stair stepper, $10. Call 637-3453.

For sale: Small wood computer desk w/keyboard and printer slide-out, about 4 ft., in excellent condition, $25; two blonde wood chairs on wheels w/cushioned seats, $25; Celebrity scooter for disabled, 2 new batteries, $300; 3500 CW window mount swamp cooler, paid $400, asking $300. Call 435-636-0632.

For sale: Knack Weatherguard white truck box, model 665-3, fits a full size truck, $250 OBO; Whirlpool 9.7 cubic foot white refrigerator, $250 OBO; treadmill, $100; 1990 Jeep Cherokee, engine is bad, $600 OBO; 1990 Jeep Cherokee for parts, $100 OBO; set of 4 Michelin LTX A/S tires, size 265/70R17, tread is deep & even, $500 for the set; set of 2 new Old Man Emu 2” lift springs for a Jeep Cherokee, $100. Call 435-820-4750 after 4:00 or leave a message.

For sale: Double jogging stroller, has hand brake and oversized tires, in great shape, about 5 years old, asking $75, retails for $260; children’s bike trailer buggy, the kind you pull behind your bike, will fit 2 children & has a 5 point harness for each child, $75. Call 637-5735.

For sale: Two Dish Network satellite dish boxes, $100 each OBO; 2 professional tattoo guns, complete w/power supply, peddle, needles and ink, all for $150 OBO; 55 gallon fish tank w/stand and fish, $200 OBO; 30 gallon octagon fish tank, $25; 120 gb hard drive and 2 games(halo & bio-shock)for XBOX, $200 OBO; set of four 15” chrome spoke rims for a Chevy car, tru knock offs, $200; all items are located in Wellington. Call 970-433-8674 or leave a message at 613-3265 and I will call you back.

Ten primary shares of water for lease; new Panasonic laptop computer for sale, new, never used, comes with adapter and rechargeable battery, $450. Call 435-472-3647.

For sale: Barn wood, 50 cents per board foot; 115 volt & 12 volt generator; horse blanket. For more information, call Jim at 637-7634 after 5pm.

For sale: Pair of antique Avon Super X “Deep Woods” shotgun shells, 2 ounce shells, one is red & filled with original cologne, the other is yellow and filled with original after shave, $70 OBO. Call 435-613-1927.

For sale: 1984 Chevy S10 Blazer, 5 speed V6, 4x4, 2 door, $500; golf clubs, $25; Lowery organ, $400; 17” custom rims, 5 lug, universal. Call 435-650-5342.

For sale: A few metal t-posts, $1 per post or make an offer; few bales of straw, $5 per bale. Please call 472-5805.

For sale: Bird cage, $25; Toro snow blower, 8 hp, $450. Call 435-820-4723.

For sale: Double pane aluminum windows, $20 each; 8 ft. pontoon boat w/paddles, pump & flippers, $250; weight machine, $60; engine stand, $25; grinder stand, $10; wood, roll up garage door, $50; car ramps, $30; 5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine, $75. Call 472-3266.

For sale: Antique three burner gas stove; 16 ft. camp trailer; 28 ft. fifth wheel trailer; ladies ring; hard plastic bed liner for a small pickup; ‘88 Dodge Caravan; ‘88 Ford Ranger w/shell & carpet kit. Call 435-888-1188.

For sale: Three Briggs and Stratton motors, all need work, asking $50 for all 3; Gazelle exercise machine, $50 OBO; four antique rod iron ice cream parlor chairs, $200; 1965 Dodge Monaco, $1000 OBO. Call 637-6971.

Small swamp cooler for sale, $50; 4 or 5 electric dryers for sale, $60 each; washer for sale, $60; older dryer for sale, $40; looking for 1993 Isuzu Rodeo body parts. Call 888-0899.

For sale: Piano, stereo; roof mount air conditioner; various sized doors; old coal cook stove & heater; four 16” Ford rims, off a ‘97 Ford. Call 637-4248. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: Household furniture items; 1991 Ford F-150 super cab truck. Call 650-5068.

For sale: Ten gallon aquarium w/all accessories, $20; Avon’s, $20 for all. Call 630-4078.

For sale: Collection of miniature oil lamps, will sell the whole collection or separately. Call 637-2616.

For sale: Base boom box w/two 12” speakers, $20; microwave, $10; VCR, $5; two lava lamps, $3 each; Coleman propane stove, $10; Evenflo play crib, never used, $25; baby swing, $5; baby clothes, in good condition, 0-6 months, 25 cents each; girl’s cowboy boots, size 7 1/2, $5; charcoal meat smoker, $5; ‘80 GMC 4WD for parts, $50. Call 820-1693.

560 Electronics

For sale: Sirius satellite radio, in good shape, $75. Call 820-4188.

For sale: Two CRT computer monitors, one is 17”, the other is 19”, both are in good condition, $25 each. Call 472-3077. 

For sale: Canon NP 4050 copy machine with 20x sorting tray, owner’s manual included.  $25.  Second identical machine for parts, free.  Call 435-381-2195

For sale: 48” big screen TV, $125 OBO. Call 888-6600.

600 Lawn/Farm & Ranch

610 Livestock

Billy goat for sale, 2 1/2 years old, great for cleaning up weeds around the yard, $50. Call 472-5500 snf leave a message.

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

Top hogs for sale, 250 lbs.+, will deliver to slaughter, $140 each. For more information, call 820-8181.

For sale: 12 year old donkey that kids can ride, easy to catch and haul, good with her feet, $75. Call 435-384-2118.

For sale: Five year old sorrel gelding horse, green broke, super friendly, easy to catch, $1200. Call 650-5331.

For sale: Four year old gelding, $700 OBO, broke to ride. Call 820-8789.

Rabbits for sale, all sizes & colors. Call 630-3375.

640 Pets

Dotson puppies for sale. De-clawed and have had their first set of shots. Asking $250. Call 381-5741

Free kittens, ready to go to good homes. Call 650-2271.

For sale: 1 1/2 year old purebred female Pug, tiny dog, great w/kids, house broken, is in Wellington. Call 1-970-433-8674 or 613-3265.

Chihuahua dogs, very cute and small, up for adoption at the Emery County Pound; also lots of nice dogs and cats up for adoption on a regular basis. Call 435-381-2539.

For sale: One year old brindle Boxer, $200 OBO, needs a home with a fenced yard & room to play, would be better with a family that has no children, current on shots, has a microchip, tail has been docked, crate trained, house broken. If interested, call Candice or Levi at 435-630-3065.

For sale: Four female miniature Dachshund puppies, will be ready in about 3-4 weeks. For more information, call Jenny or Cindy at 435-637-0479 or 801-793-5366.

For sale to a good home: One year old, black, male mini Schnauzer, current on shots, kennel trained, has papers that can be sent in, $100. Call 435-650-6712. 

Red Heeler Border Collie.  Would make great cow dogs, nine months old.  Have had all vaccines plus rabies.  One male and one female.  Call 435-749-9953.

Puppies for sale:  Adorable AKC registered Shih Tzu puppies for sale.  Dew claws have been removed and they will have their first set of shots before going to a new home on June 2.  Two males and one female are white with black and one male is white with brown.  Call 749-1685 or 749-1479.

Free to good homes: Three 5 week old kittens, 2 are all white, the other is black & white, very cute, litter box trained, eating hard cat food. Call 472-1232 after 6pm.

Free: Two female cats, 3 years old, both are spayed & declawed, both are litter box trained, they like dogs, they are good mousers, indoor/outdoor cats, would like for both of them to go together. Call 650-2038 or 637-8861.

660 Farm Equipment

For sale: 1997 Trails West (2 horse) horse trailer, fully enclosed, $3500 OBO; swing set, free, you pick it up. Call 472-3673 or 820-1463.

800 Recreational

810 Motorcycles

For sale: 2007 XR Honda 650L w/smog block-off kit, White Brothers EZ pipe, aluminum skid plate, small rear fender rack, K&N filter, new 13 tooth front sprocket, runs cooler than stock, has no backfire on deceleration, like a stock bike, must see, runs excellent, very clean bike, $4800. Call 636-7138.

820 Off Highway Vehicles

For sale: 1994 Articat snowmobile, asking $250. Call 637-3987.

For sale or trade: two Enduro motorcycles, one is a 150cc, the other is a 200cc, both run very well & look nice; mini chopper motorcycle. For more information, call 435-820-8147.

4 wheeler for sale: 2000 Polaris 425, 4WD, regular shift, great climber, runs great, new battery, books for $2900, asking $2700. Please call 650-0194. If no answer, please leave a message & I will return your call.

2000 Honda Rancher 2x4 for sale. Call 637-6630 or 820-4996.

830 Boats & Watercraft.

1998 Glastron GX. 185 Fish and ski. Volvo-Penta fish finder downrigger. Live wells open bow, sound system excellent condition. Low miles, also includes wakeboard, knee board, tube, life jackets, trolling motor and custom made cover. For more information call Becky at 503-487-7888.

840 Campers & Trailers

For sale: Rancho El Ray cab-over-camper, self contained, in good condition, $800. Call 650-3995

Pop-up Cab over camper fits 8’ bed for $1000. Call 749-0722

1999 used travel trailer. 26 ft., tip out, A.C., and Awning. Like new. $8,500 O.B.O. Call 637-2030

For sale: Cab over camper, self contained, inside has been redone, in good condition, $800. Call 650-3995.

For sale: Camper shell for a long bed Dodge. Call 613-0293 for more information.

For sale: El Rancho 24 ft. fifth wheel, $1000 OBO. Call 749-0197.

For sale: Rancho El Ray cab-over-camper, self contained, in good condition, $800. Call 613-9248.

900 Autos

910 Autos New & Used

For sale: 1966 Ford custom 500, red w/black top, 289 engine, 3 speed on the column, 47,000 miles, car show ready. Call 613-8918.

For sale: 2006 Ford F250 4x4 pickup, about 11,000 miles, crew cab, like new, $22,925; Call 637-0529 or come see at 543 E. 200 No. in Price.

89’ Chev, 4X4, ¾ ton pickup, A.C., 4 speed manual, long bed for $1000. Call 749-0722

For sale: 1994 Toyota pickup, $3500 OBO; 38.5x14.5x15 super swampers, on aluminum rims, make offer; 1983 Chevy Suburban, $1000; 1969 tent trailer, $300. Call 435-609-9782 for details.

For sale: ‘96 Camaro, in great condition, one owner, 110,000 miles, books for $4200, asking $4000 OBO, serious callers only please. Call 650-4783. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: Two 1982 Toyota pickups, selling as a package, $1500, one has no engine or bed, the other has a 20R good running engine & a good bed, both have all other parts & aluminum rims w/tires, there is a roll bar and shell for the bed. Call Deanna after 3:30 for more information, at 820-0103 or 381-2943.

For sale: 1990 Mazda Miata convertible, 30+ mpg, asking $3200 OBO. Call Savannah at 650-3226 or Justin at 650-6479.

For sale: 1995 Ford F-150 supercab, asking $5200 OBO. Call Justin at 650-6479.

For sale: 2001 Dodge 3/4 ton truck, diesel motor, 4WD, quad cab, 38,000 original miles, in excellent condition, asking $26,000. If interested, call 435-637-5242.

For sale: 1987 Jeep Cherokee, $1100 OBO; high chair; baby stroller; misc. baby items; 4 tires, size 245/R75/16; boom box w/two 12” speakers, $20. Call 435-820-1693.

For sale: 1989 Ford truck, 3/4 ton, 7.3 diesel, 110,000 miles, tool box, in great shape, asking $1500. Call 687-5470.

For sale: 1984 Chevy S10 Blazer 4x4, 2 door, V6, $500. Call 435-650-5342.

For sale: 2001 Dodge truck, 3/4 ton, diesel motor, 4WD, quad cab, 38,000 original miles, in excellent condition, asking $26,000. If interested, call 435-637-5242.

For sale: 1995 Buick Regal, in excellent condition. For more information, call 435-472-5932.

For sale: 1994 Pontiac Grand Am, two door, red, newer tires, rebuilt motor, gets great gas mileage, $1800. Call 650-5331.

For sale: 1997 Ford F250 Heavy Duty 4WD, runs great, tires are fairly new w/heavy duty rims, CD player, interior is in good shape, body is straight, automatic transmission, standard cab, includes a dash mat, seat cover, & black tool box, asking $4000 OBO, will trade for a 4WD vehicle with a back seat of comparable value. For more information, call Terry or Jean at 888-6868 or 820-1634. If no answer, leave a message & we will call you back.

For sale: 1990 Grand Prix, clean, owned by a non smoker, 88,000 miles, new tires, runs great, $1500 OBO. Call 637-2294.

For sale: 1990 Chrysler New Yorker, high miles, runs good, drives & stops good, $995 OBO, must sell as soon as possible. Call Rich at 435-748-2138 or leave a message at 435-633-4159.

For sale: 1984 Chevy pickup, 4WD, short bed, $800. Call 636-0722.

For sale: 1989 Chevy custom van, clean, will have new tires, asking $2000. Call 435-888-1615.

2001 Grand Am GT for sale, V6, sun roof, power locks, windows & mirrors, cherry in color, asking $8500 OBO, price negotiable; looking for a queen size bed for free or cheap. Call Aaron at 435-820-5262 or 435-636-0918.

For sale: 1966 Ford Custom 500, red & black in color, 289 engine, 3 speed on the column, 47,000 original miles. Call 613-8918.

For sale: 1984 Ford Ranger XLT, automatic. Call 749-0848.

For sale: 1999 Plymouth Breeze, asking $3200 firm. Call 435-609-9665.

For sale: 1965 Ford 4WD 1/2 ton w/292 engine; 1980 3/4 ton, 4WD Chevy parts; 1 ton Chevy w/flat bed, will sell flat bed & truck separately; dressers; running gear and 460 engine for 1988 4WD Ford 250. Call 687-2212

For sale: Sixteen ft. camp trailer, 28 ft. fifth wheel travel trailer; ‘88 Dodge Caravan; ‘88 Ford Ranger. Call 888-1188.

940 Auto Parts

Set of fiberglass running boards for sale, for a 90-99 Chevy extended cab short bed, $100 OBO; fiberglass sleeper/utility shell w/molded floor & seats for sale, will seat 2 adults, $150 OBO; both items are available for trade; looking for work doing tree trimming & removal. Call 613-3265.

For sale: A brush guard for a 2006 full size Chevy truck, best offer. Call 650-3247.

Four new tires for sale, Toyo, size P265/R75/R16, asking $400 for all four. Call 613-0248.

For sale: Truck tires, size 245/70R17, like new. Call 820-4340.

For sale: Four chrome hub caps, off of a Ford. Call 637-6253.

For sale: Truck seat for a ‘99 Dodge, gray in color, in good shape, best offer. Call 384-2581 or 749-3320.

For sale: fiberglass pickup topper for a 1/2 ton Ford, $150. Call 435-749-7103.

Chrome hubs for sale, for a Ford F150; looking for a chain saw. Call 637-6253.

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Cutting Back on Everything

Kathy Ockey

Following are some disturbing facts about the economy from USA Today and MSNBC:
A survey shows:  “We’re in a recession today”.

Unemployment in April was higher than expected.

Consumer spending was up in April but it was because the higher prices reflect inflation.

Foreclosures double, home prices tumble.

Bankruptcy filings are up.

Housing construction is in a downward spiral.

Food costs are at an all-time high.

Gasoline costs are rising and affecting all travel-land, sea and air.

But guess what?  Exxon Mobil Corporation, one of the largest oil companies in the world, showed a 2008 first quarter profit up 17 percent to $10.9 billion dollars.  This is the second biggest quarterly profit ever.  The highest was the final three months of 2007, also by Exxon.  They increased $11.7 billion dollars that quarter.  Something is wrong with this picture.

Oil prices affect every aspect of our lives now.  The cost of food is up because of the cost of transporting it.  Truckers are struggling trying to afford the fuel they need to survive.  Small businesses are suffering and the high costs are not allowing them to grow.  Consumer spending was up in March, but this only reflects the higher prices of gasoline and food.  Shoppers are confronted with a number of problems with the high gas and food prices that are rising faster than their wage gains.  It is no wonder that credit problems are also at an all-time high.  What if you are unemployed?  The Labor Department reported there was a large drop in jobs in recent months.

The government is now issuing the “Economic Stimulus” payments.  Will that help us?  Probably.  Will we use it the way the government assumed we would?  Probably not.

The government’s idea was the consumers would use the stimulus payments to buy electronics, furniture, and luxuries.  How many of you are going to spend it this way?  Most of the people I have talked to are going to spend it for food, gas, and paying bills.  If you are lucky you might be able to put some in savings or pay down credit card debt.  Will this help the economy?  Probably not, but it will help John Q. Public.

We are already cutting back on everything.  Going out to eat and to the movies will be cut back.  Driving will be for necessity only. People are tightening their budgets.  But can this be all bad?  Have we not been an over-consuming nation?  We have all been spoiled with our overabundance.  What is wrong with cutting back and staying home?  We could watch some of the old movies that are gathering dust in the cabinet.  We could go on walks, exercise, work around the yard as a family, play baseball, basketball or even croquet.  How about teaching your children to play board games, read together or do jig saw- puzzles?  Long trips will probably be out for most people but we could enjoy the many sights and scenes in our own area.  Last summer our family had a very fun trip.  Where did we go?  From one end of Emery County to the other.  We started at the Rochester Panel (Indian writings) and the dinosaur tracks on the Moore road and ended up at the Dinosaur Quarry.  Some of us hadn’t been to the quarry since all of the improvements.  We went home, made sandwiches and watched a stupid movie.  The kids are still talking about the fun they had.  Expense?  Very minimal.
We can complain about the high prices, and yes they are high and we are going to have to deal with them.  But do they have to ruin our lives?  No.  Just like the pioneers, we can make the best of what we have – and be thankful for it.

The Effects of Those Who Surround Us

Casey Wood

As a species humans instinctively depend in some way or another on other humans.  In the last few weeks as I have look around me I have realized that without those who surround me, I would never have become the person I am.

Every person goes through trials and hardships in life.  It is the way that they deal with those trials, and thank those people who have taught them how to meet new demands in different ways, that make instinctively similar people develop into hundreds of thousands of differing personalities. 

Look back to all the people who have impacted your life.  Your parents, teachers in school, your friends, your religious leaders or even people you meet just once on the street.  All of these people can impact who you are or who you will become.

As we see other people handle situations and dilemmas, we take parts of them with us.  Each different person has some desirable and valuable traits to offer, along with bad or unproductive traits.  Those around us try to teach us and help us, and we take those pieces and lessons that we most desire and incorporate them into ourselves, sometimes taking many traits, and other times only taking one or two.  Some of these traits we realize we take and do so because of the positive impact we know they will have in our lives, while others we subconsciously take, all of which create us as individuals. 
Now, with the opposite perspective we have to look at the effects and traits we are passing onto others.  Are they traits we want others to have?  Considering this makes us want to do our best to only display and share those positive traits we have.  We want our families and our friends to be the best they can and if we are sharing our bad traits we are continually running the risk of tainting them.
I personally am so grateful for those around me and for all that they have done for me and taught me.  My parents taught me how to respect others and work hard.  They taught me that anything worth doing is worth doing well, and they taught me that it is important to give all you have in everything you do.   My teachers at school give me knowledge, they have taught me to work my hardest to get the best possible education I can and to go as far as possible in life.  My friends have taught me to stand up for what I believe in, and to be true to myself at all times and in all situations.  My religious leaders have taught me to do what’s right, whether others are watching or not.  Even strangers have taught me to treat others continually with kindness.  The majority of these people have supported me in all I do.  They have loved me and treated me as an individual and as an equal, and have given me the opportunity to prove myself by who I am and what I do, rather than by how I look.
 
The people around us make us who we are, and we influence and change those we spend time around.  I have realized that we need to keep these things in mind no matter where we are or what we do and realize the good in others. In turn, they will see the good in us and it makes us all closer.  Lucky for me, I was born into a family and have been raised in an area where it’s harder to find someone who will drag you down than it is to find someone who will raise you up.

With Graduation Comes a Time
to Consider Your Future Path

Cardell Sacket

It is time for graduation and though it has been a few years, I have not forgotten what a special time in my life that was.  It is a right of passage for many, and it is the beginning of adulthood.

Now that it has been over 30 years since I graduated high school, I wanted to share a few thoughts with those of you who are just now experiencing this awesome time in your life.

1.  Remember where you have just been.  You have come from the days of learning the ABC’s to being the senior at the school.  Don’t forget those teachers, principals and people who have helped you along the way.  There have been many.  You wouldn’t be graduating if they didn’t cross your path and pass on something.  This wasn’t just the basics either.

2.  As you accept a diploma, remember the many sacrifices of your parents and others who have supported you with their ever ready pat on the back, or more importantly their ever ready wallets that have paid for all the extra curricular experiences that school has offered.  Maybe they have spent time with you doing homework, or maybe they were the ones who were always in the stands cheering every effort you made.  What used to embarrass you will soon be a treasure.

3.  Don’t forget the wisdom of the ages in the “Golden Rule.”  As many have passed on to you, please pass on to others.  Take the time in your future to look back and when you can, help out a younger brother or sister.  Perhaps you will have an opportunity to volunteer at a library or in a school class.  Take the chance and give back a little of what has been given to you.

4.  Remember that the education you have received is now your foundation.  You can now begin to build the real future you want.  For many, you will be entering college.  Never underestimate the value of an education.  In the “Desiderata” it reminds us to seek and be proud of a career.  It is of great worth in an ever changing world.  Be proud of your career, whatever you choose.  And remember that you are only limited by what you choose!

5.  Last, but not least by any means, please choose your education, careers, lives and family with wisdom and integrity.  You are the future of this community, state, and nation.  You will be the ones making the decisions that control the lives of many others.  There will be great responsibilities placed upon you.  Be involved in your community.  Always strive to be honest. One of the best things you will be remembered for long after you are gone, will be the difference you made on the lives of others.  Many will look to you for an example.  Be a good one.  In fact, be the best one they can find.  “Let your light shine.” 

You have the choice to use wisdom and opportunity to open the doors of the world.  You will also experience much in this world that will want to push you off course and rob you of the plans you have made.  Take control of the wheel and don’t let anyone else drive your life.  Lead out in breaking the chains of drug abuse, family abuse, dishonesty and destruction of values.  Be strong and God bless you on your future endeavors, whatever they may be.

Consider this. (Cardell Sacket resides in Carbonville.)