Tour highlights progress of irrigation system

James L. Davis

Huntington/Cleveland Irrigation Company conducted a tour last week for agency representatives involved in helping to make the largest salinity control project in the Western United States a reality.
As water begins to flow through portions of the landmark pressurized irrigation system, representatives from the Bureau of Reclamation, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Utah Division of Water Resources, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, PacifiCorp and local agencies toured the pressurized system, starting at the Huntington North Reservoir and touring the Huntington and Cleveland area. 

In the afternoon the guests also toured the Ferron area to see the successes of its pressurized system, which has been on line for several years

Huntington North Reservoir was perhaps a fitting place to start the tour because the cooperative nature of agencies to make the project move forward resulted in a negotiated agreement last year between Huntington/Cleveland Irrigation Company, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Emery County Water Conservancy District, which allowed the irrigation company to use the reservoir to regulate water flow into the pressurized system rather than going through the expense of building an additional regulating pond.

After meeting at the reservoir tour attendees left by bus to visit Snowball Pond, a 100 acre foot regulating pond created by Nielson Construction between Cleveland and Elmo.  The pond is now being filled and will regulate water flow to that area of the irrigation system.

During the tour Sherrel Ward of the Huntington/Cleveland Irrigation Company explained that the system, which is partially pressurized, was off line because a break had occurred in the line during the previous evening.  The break, caused by the water line sinking in water-saturated soil, is indicative of some of the problems the irrigation company, JUB Engineering and Nielson Construction have had to face throughout the project.

Replacing more than 300 miles of open canals that have been in use since the settlement of the area, Nielson Construction and JUB Engineering have faced the problem of soil that literally moves back into trenches that are dug.

“You dig a trench and the surrounding land will move into the trench.  It’s not water that you can pump out.  It’s muck,” said Larry Perkins of JUB Engineering.

Because of the water saturation Nielson Construction has faced several of its trackhoes sinking into the muck as they struggled to put in the water line and have had to return to fix the problem of water line popping back out of the ground because of the water and to replace valves that have broken due to the line being twisted and turned by water-saturated soil.  In some cases the company has had to dig down as much as 30 feet to find solid enough soil to anchor the valves down.

With phase one of the project nearing completion and portions of phase two underway, excitement for the pressurized system is beginning to grow with stakeholders who have often been frustrated by a sometimes cumbersome process to acquire funding for the project.

While the stop and go nature of the funding cycles in the project have been cause for some headaches, supporters say that the benefits of the salinity project are beginning to be realized.

When all is said and done and the system is completely online it is estimated that the project will remove 70,000 tons of salt per year from the Colorado River Basin, saving the federal government an estimated $12 million per year on funds it used to deal with the problem downstream.

Tour attendees were impressed with the work that has been accomplished on the project and the prospects for the future.  Many of those in attendance had been on a similar tour in 2006 as the project was about to get underway.

“Nielson Construction has done an outstanding job.  Everything that has been done was done first class,” Perkins said.

As the open canals of the irrigation system are replaced with pressurized irrigation, estimates are there will be as much as a 50 percent savings in water loss due to shrinkage, a huge factor for stakeholders.  One downside will be that as the open canals are replaced with water line the trees and grasses that have grown along the canal paths will die. Before the project is complete mitigation for the loss of plant and tree life that serve as habitat for wildlife will be addressed, but what form that will take has not been determined.

Funding for the more than $60 million project is coming from three primary sources. The first being $38 million came from a combination of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program and the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program.  These programs, which as their names state, aim to reduce the amount of salinity reaching the Colorado River and traveling down stream, are designed to stop the salinity problem at its source, rather than have to treat the problem at its end.

The second largest funding source comes from PacifiCorp, which has contributed almost $20 million to the project.  The power company, which is one-third stakeholder in the Huntington/Cleveland Irrigation Company, began looking at the salinity control project as a way to insure its supply of water.

The remaining funds come from the rest of the HCIC stockholders, with farmers and ranchers providing 25 percent of the funding for their own on-farm irrigation systems.  With an estimated increase of 30 to 50 percent on-farm water efficiency, the investment by stockholders will pay off with not only large water savings but greatly increased ability of when to use their water.

“I think you’re going to see a lot of good things happen.  You’re taking care of your most basic resource, which is your water,” said Gary Roeder of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Sitterud readies ‘vigorous’ legal defense

James L. Davis

As Commissioner Drew Sitterud waits on paid administrative leave for his initial appearance July 15 in Seventh District Court to face three felony charges of misuse of public monies, the Emery County Republican Party is standing behind the commissioner.

The Emery County Republican Party Central Committee will meet July 8 to consider the commissioner’s legal situation.

On June 17 Sitterud was served by Assistant Attorney General Pat Nolan  copies of information and a summons alleging that he misused public funds on seven separate occasions between November 2005 and January 2007.

According to Sitterud’s attorney, Sonny Olsen, the charges stem from a misunderstanding regarding travel reimbursements.  Olsen said that as soon as the commissioner was notified that there was a problem, he remedied the situation “that very day.”

Since the charges were filed there have been cries of a smear campaign as Sitterud faces reelection in November. 

 Olsen said he found it interesting that the charges were only now being filed, with the last alleged wrong-doing to have occurred in January of 2007.

“The fact that the charges come two years after the incident is unfortunate.  If the charges would have been made earlier he would have been acquitted and could have moved on with his campaign,” Olsen said.

Olsen said they hope for the fastest possible proceedings in the case and said they intend to give a vigorous defense of Commissioner Sitterud.

Aware of the impact of rumor and speculation in the case, Olsen said he hoped people would remember that the commissioner had not been convicted of any crime.  He said Sitterud has cooperated fully with the attorney generals office and provided all documentation requested.

“Mr. Sitterud has nothing to hide.  My hope is that people will understand the way the criminal justice system works and not rush to judgment,” he said.

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San Rafael Classic Off and Running

Josie Luke

What does it take to pull off a triathlon? Members of the Emery County Search and Rescue Team recently found out—hours and hours of work, and a little luck.

Weather for the first annual running of the San Rafael Classic Sprint triathlon, held June 28, couldn’t have been more perfect: clear skies and warmer than expected water—those were the things organizers hoped for, and luck provided, but the work involved, more than six months of preparation, may have rivaled the physical exertions made by participants in the triathlon itself.

Asked what it took to put the event together, Sheriff Lamar Guymon responded, coyly, yet seriously, “A LOT of work,” adding that they had received assistance from many people to bring the event together.

According to Race committee Chairman, Ken Eley, it took the efforts of all thirty members of the search and rescue team, and their spouses to “pull it off.”  He said that organizers had been planning since December 2007, for the triathlon to be an event which would draw a large number of athletes—on race day nearly 100 competed.  “Athletes really look for events that are willing to pay the costs to have them come,” he said.

One of those costs was having precise timing instruments brought in for the event. Organizers contracted the timing through Milliseconds Sports Timing, a company which also provides timing equipment for events throughout Utah and much of the West. Participants were each provided with a leg band which would record times as the passed over wires on the surface of trails.

According to Sheriff Guymon, the search and recue team received support from local fireman, who cleared the path where the race took place, volunteer emergency medical personnel, life guards from the Carbon High Swim Team and many others. He also said he appreciated the cooperation of the Cattleman’s Association, Nielson’s construction and others who agreed to stay off the road while the biking and running portions were held.

Guymon also explained that the State Parks Service had waived some of the fees so that the event could be held at Huntington State Park. Organizers also received a large donation of pipe from Devoge Electric for the bike racks, which Mac’s Mining Service volunteered to put together.

Altogether, the race proved to take the work of any groups cooperating to pull it off, with some who were involved even competing. Sponsor Chairman, Lowell Morris finished with a very respectable time of 1:57:23. Many involved expressed their pleasure with how well the triathlon turned out, and their excitement, looking forward to next year’s race.

Race Results

Results of the San Rafael Classic Triathlon
Triathlon
Men’s Winners:
1-    Ian Anderson (1:26:29)
2-    David Wilkes
3-    Burke Priest
Women’s Winners:
1-    Jennifer Moore (1:35:34)
2-    Kristi Bowler
3-    Kristy Guymon
Duathlon
Men’s Winners:
1-    Richard Laursen (1:16:06)
2-    Jason Merrell

3-    Clinton Olsen
Women’s Winners:
1-    Karen Dolan (1:52:37)
2-    Stacey Anne
3-    Nadine Thompson
Kid’s Triathlon
Boy’s Winners:
1-    Grady Anderson (0:17:22)
2-    Weston Allinson
3-    Brett Fisher
Girl’s Winners:
1-    Cassidy Labrum (0:20:31)
2-    Riley Bowler
3-    Kelsie Bowler

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Larry Davis named new principal at Emery High

Josie Luke

As a result of JJ Grant’s retirement and the selection of Gwen Callahan as his replacement as the Emery County School District secondary supervisor , Emery High now has a new principal in Larry Davis.

A press release from the Emery County School District chronicles Davis’ accomplishments in the education field. “Mr. Davis has been recognized for his outstanding work in education.  He has been Emery High School Teacher of the Year (2000), Emery School District Teacher of the Year (1992), a nominee for Utah Teacher of the Year (1989), and was named Outstanding Teacher at Spanish Fork High School (1981).

“Mr. Davis has been involved in the development and implementation of many of the Emery School District’s instructional and curricular programs and has been a leader in improving education for the children of Emery County. Congratulations to Larry Davis on his appointment as the Principal of Emery High School.”

The appointment, which will take effect August 1, came Thursday, June 26 after a series of interviews with potential applicants. Davis, the current principal of Canyon View Junior High, takes the position after 30 years in the field of education, the last eight years as a junior high principal, a position he assumed after Callahan moved to the high school.
For both Callahan and Davis, it was an emotional and difficult decision to leave their current positions. Davis related the last three weeks had been “pretty emotional” as he tried to make the decision. “I have loved my position at Canyon View,” he said, citing the relationships he has formed with students, parents, faculty and staff in his eight years. “So that really made the decision hard.”

So hard, in fact, that he didn’t put his application in until the last possible moment. After he finally decided to apply, interviewed, and was named to the position, he finally felt better about the move. “I decided to apply and was fortunate enough to be named,” he related.

Callahan also commented that she had “mixed feelings” about the change. “I have come to love the high school kids a lot. That will make it hard.” she said, adding,  “I felt the same way when I left the junior high.”

But for both, the new positions offer benefits they could not ignore. “At this time in my career, it’s a good move for me. I’m excited about it.” Callahan said. Davis related a number of reasons he is excited to return to Emery High, where he taught for 14 years, including reestablishing relationships with colleagues he worked with in the past.

For Grant, his retirement provides him with the opportunity for further work in education. He was named, from a pool of six applicants, as the director of the Southeast Education Service Center in Price. The center, one of four established by the Utah State Office of Education to benefit rural school districts, serves the Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan School Districts.

Beginning July 1, as director, Grant will oversee the many services the center provides, including technology training, reading and data specialists, and assistance with new online testing.  

Davis has 30 years in the field of education, 22 as a teacher and 8 as an administrator.  He has been the principal at Canyon View Jr. High School for the past 8 years.  Prior to his assignment at Canyon View Jr. High School, Mr. Davis taught at Emery High School for 14 years.  He also taught school at Spanish Fork High School and has been involved in coaching baseball.

Davis also served as the Editor of the Emery County Progress and the Spanish Fork Press. 

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2007 Archives

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Photographs for the Fair

Wanted: Emery County Photographers for the Emery County Fair.  The theme for this year’s photography competition at the fair is “Economic Role in the San Rafael.”  Mining, ranching, tourism, oil exploration, Historic Trails, Outlaw trails, etc. Other roles could be Camping, Scenic viewing,  Ancient Indian Writings.
Photographs for display and judging will be submitted on July 29, 10 a.m., no later than 6 p.m.   Photographs will be judged on July 30, and open to public viewing on Aug. 1-2.    Photographs need to be picked up by noon, Aug. 4. Rules for submitting an entry can be found at any county library or call Stan Mathis  at 381-2466.

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Heritage Idol Singing Contest

The Heritage Days Idol Singing contest will be July 3 at 5 p.m. at Huntington City Park.  Come showcase your talent and win cash prizes.  There will be three age categories as well as a duet and group category.  Pick up an entry form at Huntington City Hall or contact Clerece Chidester at 749-0053 for more information.

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Flockers to Gather

The National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors and The Flockers of Emery and Carbon counties are excited to announce their 3rd Annual Event, July 11-13 at Bear Creek Campground. Pre-Registration is required!
Come spend a fun weekend with the Flockers, away from husbands, boyfriends, sons, pets, and young children.  The event will be held at Bear Creek Campground, just minutes from Huntington, and we will have the place to ourselves. There are plenty of tent/camper spaces available (included in participation fee). This is a NON-COMPETETIVE environment!!
Small participation fee of $70.00 includes: 1 year National Wild Turkey Federation Membership, “Women in the Outdoors” quarterly magazine subscription. Workshops on Saturday, 4 meals, entertainment, camping, new friends, and tons of fun!!
For more information or to register, please contact: Michelle Jensen, (435) 653-2552 or  (435) 636-6929, Brandi Ivie,  (435) 687-9712 or  (435)381-20003, Suzy or Brittany, (435)749-6057 or (435) 749-1547, Dondra Nance,  (435) 613-5243 or (435) 637-4719 The NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors Program provides opportunities for women to learn new skills, meet people with similar interests, and obtain a greater appreciation of the outdoor world.

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Food Handler’s Class

A Food Handler’s class will be held at the Southeastern Utah Department of Health, 25 W Main Street, in Castle Dale.  Classes will be July 17, Aug. 14, and Sept. 11, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.  For more information call 381-2252.

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Monumentally Important

Emery Town is updating the Veteran’s Memorial Monument in the Emery Town Park.  Please call the Emery Town Office at 286-2417 by Aug. 30, 2008 if you know of any veterans who need to be added, deleted or changed.  The update is expected to be completed by Veteran’s Day.

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Little Miss Emery Pageant

The Little Miss Emery Pageant will be held July 30 at the Emery County Fair.  All girls ages 5 – 8 are encouraged to participate.  For information contact Jarilyn at 381-5667.

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Summer Cheer Classes

All-Star Cheerleading will be holding summer cheer classes. Session 1 is already underway but Session 2 will be held July 2 – July 30. We will be working on tumbling, cheer skills, and stunting.  Junior High and High School Cheerleaders are also welcome to take classes. Classes will be held at LaRae’s Dance Studio and Gym.  For questions or to register, contact Becky Bunnell at 749-1582 or 687-2632.

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Emery Town Celebration

The Emery Town Pioneer Day Celebration ‘The Good Ol’ Summertime” will be held July 16-July 19, starting with the Un-Pageant Pageant on July 16 at 7 p.m.  There will be  Women’s and Men’s Softball games on July 17 at 6 p.m. and on July 18 there will be a Youth Rodeo from 6-9 p.m. and a dance from 9 p.m. to Midnight at the rest area.  On July 19 there will be breakfast cooked by the EMT’s and Fire Department from 7-9 a.m. and a Parade will be held at 10 a.m.  A program in the park wil begin at 11 a.m. at the park and at noon activities for the kids will begin.  A horseshoe tournamane twill be held at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m. there wil be youth softball.  Adult softball will be held at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.  Softball championship games will be held at 7 p.m. and fireworks will cap off the evening at dusk.

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Cleveland Days

Cleveland Days will be held July 15-19, beginning with a family barbecue on July 15 at 6 p.m. and Coast Races at 6:30 p.m.  On July 16 there will be a trap shoot beginning at 6 p.m. with a cost of $5 per person and a chance to win a gun.  On July 17 there will be a 10 or 20 miles Sidewalk Ride beginning at 5 p.m.  For more information call Kim Player at 653-2440.  On July 18 there will be bike races beginning at 5 p.m. for all ages and a pot luck lamb fry beginning at 6 p.m. or $5 per palte or $20 per family.  On July 19 breakfast will be served in the park from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and a flag raising at 9 a.m.  At 10 a.m. there will be a Children’s Parade with the big parade to follow at 10:30 a.m.  At noon there will be games, from races to volleyball and horse shoes.  There will be a co-ed softball tournament beginning at 3 p.m. and at 7 p.m. there will be a barbecue at the school yard.  At 8:30 there will be a free dance featuring “Party of Five.”  Fireworks will close out the evening at dusk.

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Huntington Heritage Days

Huntington Heritage Days events will span the month of June and end in a grand scale on July 4.  On June 5 will be the Heritage Days Queen Pageant, followed by the Rodeo Queen Contest on June 7.    On July 3 the festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with a pet contest, followed by Huntington Heritage Idol Contest and Al Shakespeare at 5 p.m. and a MECCA Bike Ride and ATV Poker Ride at the same time.  An ice cream social and dessert contest will close out the evening’s activities at 7 p.m.  On July 4 the day begins with a flag ceremony  at 6 a.m., followed by the Heritage Day’s Fun Run at 6 a.m. and the Heritage Day’s Breakfast at 7 a.m.  A Children’s Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m. the parade will begin.  A patriotic program will begin at Noon and entertainment from Station Hollow Country Band and T-Minus 5 will be held from 1-4 p.m.  Big toys for the young will entertain all day and booths and food will be available throughout the day.  A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held at 4 p.m. and a kids rodeo will be held at 7 p.m.  Fireworks will close out the evening at dusk at the Huntington Arena.

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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.

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Bringing home the Summer Games Gold

Josie Luke

A basketball team which to many in the state would seem be no match for teams from larger areas, being composed of players from the College of Eastern Utah women’s basketball team, a player from Price who played for Weber State, and two young women who recently played at Emery High recently, took gold at the Utah Summer Games recently.

The Summer Games basketball tournament, held June 19-21 in Cedar City, pitted the unlikely champions against teams which drew players from many of the Division 1 colleges and universities in the state, along with teams of even less professional ability.

The team, consisting of women ages 18-24, came together as a result of a player from CEU’s team, Rachel Rasmussen, originally of Cleveland, asking her teammates and friends to participate in the event. Rachel’s father, Rick, came up with the idea, and she and her teammates, who called themselves Emery, from Cleveland, took advantage of the opportunity.

The tournament began June 19 and 20, with a seating tournament, which the Emery team came through undefeated, beating Motherlode 56-41, Northern Xposure 63-43, State Bank of Southern Utah 67-63 and Sparky Beaver 62-60, pitting them against SBSU in the semifinals.

The semifinals and finals were held June 21. The semifinal proved to be a very tight game, with Emery pulling out the win in overtime, 56-48. In the gold medal game, it was no different for the local women, they found themselves in another nail-biter, but managed to hold back the State Bank of Southern Utah team, comprised of players from Snow College, Salt Lake Community College, and a player from BYU by a score of 52-50 to take the gold.

Though the team as coached by Rachel’s father and Dennis Pearson, she explained the team didn’t have set plays to run during games. They simply focused on playing fundamental basketball. Many of the other coaches commented on how well they played together. Rachel believes they played so well together because they are “such good friends,” and didn’t give into the temptation to get frustrated with each other during games.

Along with having friends on the team, because many of the players played club basketball, the teams also knew each other well, so according to Rachel, “It made it even more fun to beat them, because we wanted to beat our friends.” She said the games were competitive, but proved to be slightly less intense than collegiate or high school games.

After such a good experience at the summer games, the team hopes to be able to compete again next year. In fact, Rachel said she would encourage anyone to compete in the summer games. “Even if you don’t win, you have good competition,” she reported.

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Emery County athletes bring home Summer Games medals

For the 23rd year, the Utah Summer Games was held June 4-22 in Cedar City. The games provide an Olympic-style sports festival for Utah athletes.

Emery County residents have participated in the event for some time, and continue to perform well. A  number were involved this year, bringing a total of 78 gold, silver and bronze medals home.

Emery Citizens taking medals at the Utah Summer Games were:

•              Emery Girl’s Basketball team- Bronze, 13-year-old division
•              Huntington Girl’s Basketball team- Bronze, 14-year-old division
•              Emery Girl’s Basketball team- Silver, 17-year-old division
•              Emery Women’s Basketball team-Gold, Women’s Open division
•              Karson Nelson- Gold in Cowboy Action Shooting, buckaroo division; Green River
•              Kay Nelson- Gold in Cowboy Action Shooting, ladies’ gunfighter division; Green River
•              Robert Nelson- Gold in Cowboy Action Shooting, gunfighter division and received the Iron Cowboy Award; Green River
•              Justin Carter- Bronze in archery, men’s senior FITA compound division; Huntington
•              MaKayla DeaBendenFer- Silver in girls’ trampoline, level 5- age 7 division and Silver in girl’s tumbling, level 5- age 5 division; Orangeville
•              MayCee Ewell- Gold in girl’s trampoline, girl’s double mini trampoline and girl’s tumbling, level 5- age 8 division; Huntington
•              Lynda Taylor- Silver in girl’s trampoline, tied for Silver in girl’s double mini trampoline and Bronze in girl’s tumbling, level 5- age 8 division; Ferron
•              Riata Christiansen- Bronze in girl’s trampoline, tied for Silver in girl’s double mini trampoline and Silver in girl’s tumbling, level 5- age 8 division; Emery
•              Dariyan Nelson- Gold in girl’s trampoline, Silver in girl’s double mini trampoline and Gold in girl’s tumbling, level 6- age 8 division; Huntington
•              Sydney Staley- Gold in girl’s trampoline, and girl’s double mini trampoline and Silver in girl’s tumbling, level 6- age 9 division; Huntington
•              Chaselee Ewell- Gold in girl’s trampoline and Bronze in girl’s double mini trampoline, level 6- age 11 division; Huntington
•              Ally Sorenson- tied for Gold in girl’s trampoline, Bronze in girl’s double mini trampoline and girl’s tumbling, level 6- age 12 division; Ferron
•              Brooklin Ewell- Silver in girl’s trampoline, Bronze in girl’s double mini trampoline and silver in girl’s tumbling, level 7- age 10 division; Huntington
•              Tyler Kay- Silver in girl’s trampoline, Bronze in girl’s double mini trampoline and girl’s tumbling, level 7- age 11 division; Huntington
•              Ashlynn Allred- Gold in girl’s trampoline, level 8- age 12 division and Gold in girl’s tumbling, level 8- age 10 division; Cleveland
•              Mikah Sacco- Gold in girl’s trampoline, level 8- age 14 division, and Gold in girl’s double mini trampoline and girl’s tumbling, level 6- age 14 division; Huntington
•              Shawnee Westenskow- Gold in girl’s trampoline, level 9- age 13 division, Gold in double mini trampoline and Silver in girl’s tumbling, level 8- age 13 division; Huntington
•              Tyler Tucker- Gold in girl’s tumbling, level 5- age 13 division; Huntington
•              Marty Wingate- Gold in boy’s trampoline, level 8- age 17 division, and Gold in boy’s  double mini trampoline and boy’s tumbling, level 9- age 17 division; Ferron
•              Nadene Hinkins- Gold in 100-meter dash, 80-meter hurdles, long jump and triple jump, women’s master division; Orangeville
•              Collette Clement- Gold in shot put, discus throw and javelin, women’s master division, Elmo
•              Colton Clement- Gold in 3000-meter race walk, Silver in discus throw and Bronze in shot put and javelin, boy’s youth division; Elmo
•              Tyrell Clement- Silver in discus throw and javelin; boy’s intermediate division; Elmo
•              Jake Clement- Silver in shot put, discuss throw, hammer throw and javelin, young men’s division; Elmo
•              Zachary Clement- Gold in shot put, discuss throw, hammer throw and javelin, young men’s division; Elmo
•              Bruce Clement- Gold in shot put, and Silver in discuss throw, hammer throw and javelin; men’s open division; Elmo
•              Benjamin Clement- Gold in hammer throw, Silver in discus throw and Bronze in shot put and javelin; men’s master division; Elmo
•              Caleb Jones- Gold in freestyle wrestling, 285 lb. division; Huntington
As a number of very intriguing “teams” participated, a few will be highlighted on the sports page in upcoming editions of The Emery County Review.

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Golfers gather for scramble

Casey Wood

Sixty-four golfers gathered at Millsite Golf Course for the Emery County Recreation/Millsite Men’s Association Amateur Four Man Scramble on June 28.

There were 16 four-man teams present to compete in this tournament, along with numerous sponsors, including ACE Auto and Trailer Sales, The National Hole-In-One Association, Hole-In-One International, and Huntsman Autoplex. There were many competitions going on aside from the tournaments with prizes coming from sponsors of the tournaments.  There were hole-in-one competitions on holes 5 and 7 with prizes including a truck and camp trailer from Huntsman Autoplex, and a flatbed trailer from ACE Auto and Trailer Sales.  At the end of the day these prizes were not awarded because no one was able to make a hole-in-one. 

There were also “Closest to the Crown” competitions on numerous holes sponsored by Miss Emery County, for which many prizes were awarded, and as scores were tallied there was a drawing for the tournament participants. 

The tournament had two flights, the first flight for the top three teams, and the second flight determined by a blind draw.  The first flight winning teams were the Shannon Hiatt Team, who took first with a score of 58, 14 under par; the Jeff Winget Team who took second with a score of 59, 13 under par; and the Mangus Group Team, who took third with a score of 60, 12 under par.  The draw for the second flight was 8, making the second flight winners begin 8 above the first flight’s first place of 58. 

The second flight began with 66 being the lowest possible score.   The Magnuson Lumber Team took first at 66, 6 under par; the Terry Uhrig Team took second with a 68, 4 under par; and the Eric Pederson Team took third with 69, 3 under par. 

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Announcements

Coming soon: Tons of fun day care, looking for kids now, if you need a good, fun, reliable, full time baby-sitter, this is the place, taking kids now. Call Janelle at 435-650-5081.

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

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120 Lost & Found

Found: Kitten, appears to be about 8 weeks old, found on the corner of 1st North & Carbon Avenue, female, gray in color, fluffy, has been taken to the animal shelter. For more information, call 650-7001.

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160 Wanted

Looking for a nice, ladies mountain bike, in good condition. Please call 613-0954.

Looking for a steel dually rim for a ‘98 Dodge 1 ton, with/without tire. Call 435-448-9289.

Looking for a trampoline. Please call 435-650-2958.

Looking for a wooden bunk bed that can be used as twin beds, with mattresses, from a nonsmoking environment; looking for dressers, a couch, a TV stand, and a dining set or 6 chairs with light stain, all for a reasonable price, donations accepted. Call 650-8181.

Looking for yarn donations. Call Mr. Ed at 435-653-2504.

Looking for exercise equipment. Call 820-0616.

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200 Employment

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210 Business
Opportunities

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

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

LOOMIX ® FEED SUPPLEMENTS is seeking dealers. Motivated individuals with cattle knowledge and community ties. Contact Connie at (800)883-3817/ckincheloe@loomix.com  to find out if there is a dealership opportunity in your area.

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220 Help Wanted

Transporters needed for Elements Wilderness Program. Looking for part time help transporting students from Huntington to forest and back. Flexible schedule preferred. Must be at least 19 years of age. Pays above minimum wage. Knowledge of the Manti-La Sal Forest a plus. For more information call Karen, 801-712-3372 or stop by office in Huntington, 130 N. Main.
Looking for someone to do landscaping in my front yard, old plants and weeds need to be removed. Please call and leave a message at 630-0757.

Looking for someone to babysit, in my home, one or two evenings a week, must have experience with toddlers, references would be appreciated, no smokers. Please call 820-8789.

Looking for someone to fix our sprinkler system and program the existing timer, located in Price. Call Courtney at 650-7767.

The Utah Army National Guard offers: Paid Job Training, College Money, and Cash Bonuses. Serve Your Country. Call your local Recruiter today.1-800-G0-GUARD www.utahguard.com

CDL A TEAMS WANTED. Split $1.06 per mile. $1100/wk. min. per driver. 0/0 teams $2.45/mile. $1,000 bonus. 800-835-9471 ext. 263

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

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANS UTC Power is a full-service provider of environmentally advanced power solutions, with immediate openings for qualified Service Technicians in southwest Utah (Minersville area). The successful candidate for this position will represent UTC Power while maintaining customer owned UTC Power geothermal power plants, including commissioning of products at new site locations, scheduling service visits, reporting results, maintaining product maintenance history, and restocking of spare parts as needed. This position includes a very competitive salary, a company provided vehicle, travel expenses, and a comprehensive, world-class benefit package, and a company matched 401k program.  Requirements: 2-5 years relevant electrical/mechanical experience, excellent work ethic, aptitude for troubleshooting/electronics, willingness to travel to remote sites, and good communication skills. Interested candidates please email resume and cover letter to: Ivette.Rodriguez.Woods@utcpower.com UTC Power is an equal opportunity &
affirmative action employer. www.utcpower.com

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

SALES, TECHNICIANS, MECHANICS for family owned tire company serving Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, South Dakota. Benefits include health and retirement. Big Horn Tire, Gillette, WY (307)682-9411

DRIVERS - REEFER AVERAGE $1.49/mi.paid to truck all miles. Excellent Network. Salt Lake City Terminal Orientation and Dispatch. 800-248-7725 www.primeinc.com

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

DRIVER - CDL TRAINING: $0 down, financing by Central Refrigerated. Drive for Central, earn up to $40K+ 1st year! 800-637-9277 x447 www.centraldrivingjobs.net.

EXPERIENCED CDL TRUCK drivers needed for immediate openings. Great pay & benefits, western states, regular home time, sign on bonus & paid orientation. (800)888-5838 Recruiting.

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

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300 Real Estate

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320  Rentals

For rent: Two bedroom apartments in Elmo, some utilities paid, co-op laundry, no pets, no smokers. Call 435-653-2680.

Manufactured home for rent, 1 large master bedroom, smaller kid’s room, large living & dining area, fenced yard, pets are welcome, located at 899 North 750 West Lot # 448, just off of Carbonville Road. Call Paul at 637-1912 or stop by.

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330 Mobile Homes

For sale: 1973 12x54 mobile home, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, large living room, recently remodeled on the inside, located in Central Trailer Park, comes with an attached shop, 2 small storage sheds and a covered porch, asking $4000. Please call 820-2368 for more information.

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340 Homes for Sale

House for sale, located at 103 D Street in Helper, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, asking $82,500. Call Mike at 801-557-8249.

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

Free: Old house, non-livable, must be moved or dismantled on site, can be used for firewood or another building project. E-mail desertskyproperties@preciscom.net for details, questions & requirements.

ALWAYS RENTING? 1-4 bd. Homes from $199/mo! Buy a 3 Bd. 2ba. Home only 200/mo! 5% down, 20 years @ 8% apr! For listings 800-488-5931 ext. 1216

4BD. 2.5BA HOME only $325/mo! 2BD. 1BA. Only $199/mo! 5% down, 20 years @ 8% apr! for listings/Info. 800-488-5931 ext. 1256

4/BR HUD! $317/MO 3BR/2BA $35,500! Only $278/Mo! 5% down, 20 years @8% apr., for listings call 1-800-586-3901 Ext. 5749.

3BD. 2BA.Bank home only $25k! Payments from $199/mo! 5% down, 20 years @ 8% apr! For listings/Info. 800-488-5931 ext. 1232

FORECLOSURES BUY 1-4BD. Homes from $199/mo! financing Refs Available! 5% dn, 20 yrs @ 8% apr! For listings & info 800-488-5931 ext. 1248

4BD. 2.5BA HOME only $325/mo! 2BD. 1BA. Only $199/mo! 5% down, 20 years @ 8% apr! for listings/Info. 800-488-5931 ext. 1256

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360 Property
for Sale

Three pieces of property in Wellington for sale; 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for rent in Price, will be available tomorrow, housing approved; 6 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath home in Carbonville for sale, remodeled; 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Price for sale, needs work. Call 650-8181 after noon.

Building lot for sale, on Fairgrounds Road, ready to build on, just under a 1/2 acre, borders Westwood, all utilities present, animal rights, access to water, modular OK, excellent investment, $39,000, well below appraisal. Call 650-0098.

For sale: Prime location, zoned residential, could be a commercial building lot, .84, in Wellington near the City park, EZ financing available with low down. Call 435-650-8181.

STEAL MY RANCH Utah’s Uintah Basin. 40 acres starting at only $29,900. Enjoy the perfect balance between natural beauty and conveniences! EZ terms. Call UTLR 888-622-5263

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370 Commercial Space

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

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500 Merchandise

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510 Furniture

For sale: Bunk bed, 52” big screen TV. Call 630-1275.

For sale: Sofa & love seat, green & red plaid, comes with 2 matching end tables & 2 matching green lamps, in good condition, asking $250 for all. Call 472-8311.

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520 Appliances / Tools

For sale: Vintage electric stove with 4 burners, everything works, white with red knobs, $50; antique organ, $50. Call 637-7005 after 4:00 p.m.

For sale: Frigidaire top mount refrigerator, used for one month, 20 cubic feet, asking $200 OBO; GE coil top stove, used for one month, asking $100 OBO; both items are practically brand new. Call 435-650-3308 if interested.

For sale: 52” LCD flat screen TV, $1000 OBO; XBOX games, $7. Call 650-5074 after 4:30 p.m.

For sale: Two propane refrigerators, 5 feet tall, one is $400, the other is $300, cash only, no checks. Call 435-888-6662.

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540 Sporting Goods

For sale: Full set of graphite golf clubs with driver, bag & pull cart, asking $100, just come & look at them and make an offer. Please call 820-0687.

For sale: 2004 Hoyt dyna tech bow, all moving parts have been replaced, smooth, quiet, powerful, $300 OBO; 2 dozen Beman carbon hunter arrow shafts, new, uncut, make offer. Call Garth at 636-7000.

For sale: Model 700 Remmington bolt action 300 Winchester mag with 2 boxes of ammo, has a mounted 32 power Simmons scope. Please call D. Warren at 435-472-3101.

For sale: model 77 Ruger with 300 mag fluted, stainless barrel, synthetic stock, only shot 9 times, Burris 3x9 scope included. Call Thad at 435-630-1790 or 637-5776.

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550 Miscellaneous for Sale

For sale: Two queen size, book case headboards, in good condition, one for $20, the other for $15; fold up baby play pen, $5; little boy hip boots, size 5, used once, $10; baby boy clothing, all under 12 months, will sell for cheap; old records, will take offers; two karate uniforms, one is size 2, the other is size 4. Call 650-5390.

For sale: wedding dress, size 10, beautiful, worn once, modest, hand beaded, has buttons from the neck to the bottom of the train, comes with a poofy slip, paid $500, asking $300; commercial Coca-Cola fridge, needs free-on, has all shelves & a good motor, asking $125 OBO; a few small bar-size fridges, some have more scratches than others, work good, asking $40-$75; side-by-side fridge, almond in color, has ice maker & ice and water on the door, works good, asking $125 OBO. Call 687-9161.

For sale: two Mitchell 300 spinning reels with poles; one Tesoro De Leon metal detector, new with paper work & instructions; two war plus surplus machetes, 26”long, made in USA in 1949, one with sheath, one without; one collectible quick lighting gasoline iron, Mongomery Ward USA made, Pat. Dec. 22, 1936, like new; one package of 50 wheat cents, all in good & better condition, $8.50; one package of 40 old buffalo nickels, $65; one package of 50 Indian cents, 1887-1909, in good & better condition, $99.50. Call 435-384-2692.

For sale: 1998 30 foot Pace Arrow motor home, 7.4 liter Vortec gas engine, 20,125 miles, awning, air, 2 TV’s, rear camera, 4.0 KW generator, has been garaged & owned by nonsmokers, must see, asking $33,000 OBO; 3500 watt Craftsman generator, generic unit with Craftsman name, 120/240 volt, easy start, runs good, good on gas, $350; 5th wheel tailgate, fits a 1996-2004 Dodge, $50; ATV trailer, 14 foot, has side rails & rear ramp, heavy metal floor & tie-downs, storage box, will haul four 4 wheelers, $1800; 70 gallon aluminum gas tank, saddle tank, has hose & nozzle, make offer. Call 435-650-1477.

For sale: Onkyo stereo system; sofa; dinette set; oak coffee table; canaries. Call Jan or Ray at 435-888-5517.

For sale: 3 new Amsco low E vinyl windows, one is 27 1/2” x 30 1/2”, the second is size 40” x 46 1/2”, and the last one is size 52 1/2” x 94 1/2” and has a picture window in center, paid $750, asking $200. Call 650-2311.

Restaurant equipment for sale, anything from glasses to walk-in freezers, no reasonable offer refused. Call Irene at 435-820-6407 to see the equipment in Helper.

For sale: 2005 Coachman motor home, 29 ft, in excellent condition, one slide, loaded, 7000 miles; portable basketball system, $30; Whitney upright piano, in good condition, $650; dog heat pad, $20; XBOX, Game Cube & PlayStation games, $7-$10 each. Call 650-0060.

For sale: cat razor mini bike, has a 3 horse power Briggs and Stratton motor, front & rear drum brakes, new tires, wire spoke mag wheels, needs a few parts to put it back together, would be great for the kids to learn on, asking $125 OBO;
1930’s porcelain roadfinder tires sign, $130; 1959 sky chief porcelain gas sign, $150; porcelain railway express agency sign, $140; seaboard coastline railroad sign, $100; 2001 Interstate battery NASCAR #18 Pontiac sign, $30. For more information, call 435-637-6971. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: 17” custom rims & tires, 5 lug universal, came off a 2001 Dodge Intrepid, $400; old Lowery electric organ, $350, will trade for a fishing boat or wood working tools. Call 650-5342 or 637-9608.

For sale: New treadmill with incline, was the top of the line two years ago at Sears, has about 20 miles on it, asking $350; old furnace with new motor, asking $50. Call 613-9643.

For sale: 100 plastic fence posts for an electric fence; battery pack for an electric fence; electric fence line. Call 650-0047.

For sale: Nice, like new 13” color TV, has a built in DVD player; brush guard for a small pickup; nice fiberglass shell for a standard bed. Call for more information & prices at 435-888-5517.

For sale: Window mount swamp cooler, bought new last year, paid over $400, asking $300 OBO; 1980 Nomad camp trailer, new tires, plumbing, water heater, & big propane tanks. Call & make an offer at 637-8324 or 820-1954.

For sale: Two antique railroad signs; antique oil signs; antique, 4 lens signal light. Call 637-6971. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: Set of 4 tires and aluminum wheels, tires are size P205/75R14 and are like new, $125; large Sun Beam gas grill, $50; small swamp cooler, $50; Maytag washer, $60. Call 888-0899.

For sale: chest of drawers and night stand, free; Posture Pedic crib mattress, $25; high chair; car seat; stroller. Call 637-7293.

For sale: Queen size mattress with box springs and queen size bed spread, $30 for all; ceiling fan, $10; Pioneer stereo cabinet, $15. Call 637-2616.

Looking for a good, used car tow dolly; 1966 Ford for sale, custom 500, 289 engine, in show condition, 48,000 original miles. Call 613-8918.

For sale: Kenmore dishwasher; roof mount swamp cooler; set of trailer axles; will trade for ducks or geese. Call 749-0197.

Electric scooter for sale, $250. Call 613-9440 or 820-0051.

For sale: 85 fifth wheel trailer, about 20 feet, new tires, $1500 OBO; full size pickup topper; Craftsman band saw; bed liner, free, for a short wheel base pickup.

For sale: Corner entertainment cabinet with stereo, speakers & 27” TV with DVD & VCR, $250; miniature Dachshund puppies, papered, 2 females ($500 each), 1 male ($450). Call 650-8680.

For sale: 1/2 roll of chain link fence with aluminum top rails & poles, fence is 5 feet high, $25 for all. Call 636-0632.

Looking for a handyman; household furniture for sale; 3 bedroom house for sale. Call 637-1916.

For sale: 32” LCD Phillips TV, $500; 6 foot oak table, $400; 1976 Chevy 1/2 ton 4WD, $1500; miscellaneous furniture. Call 472-2574.

For sale: Two antique dolls; Yardman riding lawn mower, like new. Call 820-6709. 

For sale: Car audio items. Call 820-5262.

For sale: ‘85 fifth wheel trailer, about 20 feet, new tires, asking $1500 OBO or will trade for a fishing boat; full size topper; Craftsman band saw; bedliner, free, just come & get it. Call 613-1046 or 820-4085.

For sale: Large Sun Beam gas grill, $50; Maytag washer, $60; portable washing machine, $60; electric sewing machine, in a cabinet, $50; set of 17” chrome aluminum wheels, 6 hole, $175 OBO; small air conditioner, $25. Call 888-0899.

For sale: Set of golf clubs with bag, $35; camper shell for a 1993 Ford long bed pickup. Call 472-1494.

For sale: Old coal/wood burning stove, make offer. Call 650-4980.

UP TO $1000 online www.CASHIN30MINUTES.COM  In your checking account in 30 minutes! No credit check!

HOT-TUB...DELUXE 2008 Neckjets,Therapy Seat,Full Warranty,Many Jets. Never Used! Can Deliver, WORTH $5950, SELL $1950. 801-288-4123
For sale: 53” big screen TV; set of black metal bunk beds. Call 630-1275.

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560 Computers / Electronics

For sale: LG/VX8300 V-cast music phone, never used or out of the box, comes with travel charger & car charger, $75. Call 435-687-9363 or 435-650-0995.

For sale: 27” GE color TV, great picture, $50; MP3/5CD RCA player, $50. Call 435-650-4782.

For sale: Blackberry pearl pink, 3 months old, in great condition, comes with black & purple carrying case and car charger, can be hooked to your computer, no contracts to sign, $125. Call 650-5600. If no answer, leave a message & I will call you back. Also, I am looking to do housekeeping in the Huntington area at an hourly rate of $15, I have a lot of experience. Call Sharon at 650-5600.

For sale: New PSP game system with all accessories and 10 games, paid over $400, asking $200. Call 650-9775.

For sale: 27” Zenith color TV, old but still works, best offer. Call 637-0011.

For sale: 52” LCD flat screen TV, $1000 OBO; XBOX games, $7. Call 650-5074 after 4:30 p.m.

For sale: 48” Toshiba TV, works good, $150 OBO. Call 888-6600.

Looking for someone to aerate & power rake; 8 track car stereo for sale, in good shape; set of hub caps w/16” wheels for sale, for a 95-97 Ford pickup; water skis for sale; knee board for sale. Call 637-0936.

Looking for fire hose; one Border Collie/Purinese pup for giveaway. Call 637-5383.

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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

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600 Lawn/Farm & Ranch

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610 Livestock

For sale: Silver Angora goat, 2 year old buck. Call 820-4208.

Miniature goats for sale, 2 females, 1 male. Call 637-2179.

17 year old Morgan gelding for sale or trade, dark bay in color, good horse, needs an experienced rider for a while, asking for best offer or trade; 3 year old half Arabian/half Miniature horse for sale, he is a Palomino Gelding, halter broke, smart, gentle, price negotiable. Call 435-286-2298, 749-1214 or 749-2547.

For sale: Five year old gelding, green broke, quarter horse, big & stout, has been started in arena & on trails, $600. Call 650-5331.

For sale: Buck skin mare, in good shape, feet have just been trimmed. Call 650-9748.

Nanny goats for sale, $75 each. Call 637-2179.

THIRD ANNUAL SAN Juan Ranch Horse Sale: Saturday, July 12, 2008, Monticello, Utah Fairgrounds, beginning at 1:00pm Authentic ranch broke horses from local cattle operations. Contact Jim Keyes for information: 435-459-1825.

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630 Farm Equipment

For sale: 566 John Deere bailer; Highland 5 or 6 round bail hauler; 1002 bailwagon. For more information, call 653-2496 or 749-0770.

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640 Pets

Free to a good home: Orange & white tabby cat, her name is Tabitha, she is very shy & would do well in a quiet home, she is sweet & lovable, she is not used to other animals or kids but has done well with my grandchild. Please call Don at 435-613-0851.

Free to a good, loving home: beautiful Malamute/Wolf mix dogs, 1 male & 1 female, I work too much & they deserve more attention than I am able to give them. Please call Linda at 435-820-2950.

For sale: 5 labs, have had shots & dew claws removed, $50 each. Call 630-1234.

Border Collie puppies for sale, $75 each, all males; feeder pigs, $55 each. Call 653-2361

For sale: Sweet, little, female Cockapoo puppy, available to a wonderful family, $350, CKC registered, parents on site, will be ready after July 9th. Call 650-7482.

Two female Pomeranians for sale: one is 4 1/2 years old, black & AKC papered, asking $250 OBO, the other is tri-colored, 2 years old, not AKC, very small & lovable, asking $300 OBO, they have both been outside dogs, very playful, have been raised around small children, they need a family who can give them the time & attention they need. If interested, please call 636-0669 or 820-8020.

Free to a very good home: 2 1/2 year old Blue Heeler/Australian Shepherd mix dog, has been spade, has had all of her shots, loves kids, cats & other dogs, is an outdoor/indoor dog, would make a great companion, must have a fenced yard, she is too good of a dog to be tied up to a chain, deserves more attention than I am able to give her. If interested, please call 650-0194. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: Seven Border Collie mix puppies, $50 each, 3 black, 4 multi colored, have had shots, dew claws have been removed. Call 630-1234.

Mother cat and kittens for giveaway, very cute and cuddly.  Call 653-2683.

Lab/Retriever puppies, 3 chocolate, 2 black, males and females.  They have had their first shots, 8 weeks old, $75.00.  Call Jeremiah at 435-687-9452 for more information.

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650 Hay & Grain

Horse hay for sale. Call 820-0397.

First crop hay for sale, $135 per ton. Call 435-749-0959.

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800 Recreational

For sale: Dodge Sportsman motor home, low miles, asking $3500 OBO. Call 650-8419 or 650-3995.

For sale: ‘74 motor home, as is, new carpet, new upholstery, runs good; Celebrity scooter for the disabled, $700 OBO. Call 637-0950.

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810 Motorcycles

For sale: 1999 Yamaha RT 100 dirt bike & a 2000 Yamaha Badger 80 ATV, both look & run great, both are blue & white in color, $750 each or $1400 for both. Call 650-9775.

For sale: 2004 Harley Davidson, dyna wide glide, comes with 2 brand new helmets, asking $14,000. Call 435-613-7256 or 435-630-3988.

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820 OHVs

For sale: 2008 Polaris Ranger 700 XP, black & silver, comes with full cab & winch, after market rims, in great condition, runs great, $15,000, the cab is $2800. For more information, call 435-749-9460.

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830 Boats and Watercraft

For sale: 1968 Seacrest boat, needs a lot of work, has been sitting in the weather for several years, comes with trailer, $150. Call 637-6152.

For sale: 1985 Cheetah 180 long ski fish boat, rated for 9 people, 200 horse, new inboard motor, trolling plate, low range fish finder, mounted downrigger, 9 life vests, 2 ores, anchor with 50 foot nylon rope, cobra CB radio, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, fish net, trailer w/3 new tires, in very good shape for it’s age, asking $4300 OBO. Call 820-0521 or come see at 315 Madison Ave in Price.

Boat for sale: 1997 Reinell 2400 rxl cuddy cabin, in excellent condition, used very little, 454 engine, volvo penta cobra sx outdrive, comes with 9.9 horse power Mercury trolling motor, remote trolling system, fish finder, 2 cannon downriggers, skis, and vests, asking $17,000 OBO, will look at all offers. Call 637-5453.

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840 Campers & Trailers

Trailers for sale: 8x11 v-nose snowmobile/ATV trailer, in good shape, has front and rear ramps, tilt deck; 7x12 tilt flat bed, new tires, in good shape; 6x8 utility with 3 foot v-nose, 2 1/2 foot sides, back ramp; all trailers are located in Ferron. Call Troy at 384-3012 or 609-9618.

For sale: 1999 car hauler trailer, commercially built, 16 ft x 8 ft, hauling surface is 12 ft x 6.5 ft, tandem axle/single axle, complete light system, 1000 lb winch, tool box on tongue, located in Huntington, asking $1500 OBO. Call 435-650-1381, 650-1359 or 687-9051.

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900 Autos

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910 Autos New & Used

For sale: 1998 Ford Expedition, in excellent condition, runs great, loaded, Eddie Bauer, black in color, tan leather interior, premium sound with a 6 disc changer, good tires with rally rims, running boards with lights, chrome grill guard, VHS, DVD, K&N filter system, Flow Master exhaust, tow package, and more, $8200. Call 435-650-9775.

For sale: 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, must sell, asking $700 OBO, engine is still good, needs some work. Call 435-748-2427.

For sale: 1993 Jeep Cherokee Limited, fully loaded, 318 motor, asking $1350. Call 687-2119 for more information.

For sale: 2006 F250 4x4 crew cab pickup, like new, 11,642 miles, 5.4 liter engine, 8’ bed, $22,725, will consider an older pickup for trade in(no short beds or lift kits); weight bench w/100 lbs of weights, $25. Call 637-0529. If no answer, leave a message & I will return your call. Or come see at 543 East 200 North in Price.

For sale: Truck and camper, $700. Call 888-6635 for more information.

For sale: Utility bed, 8 foot Knapheide service body truck bed with ladder rack, in decent shape, $400 OBO. Call 435-820-4335.

For sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, extended cab, 4x4, short box, 86,000 miles, well equipped, in good condition, low blue book is $12,800, high blue book is $15,300, asking $11,000. Call 435-749-1988.

For sale: 1994 V6 Mazda truck, extended cab, newly rebuilt motor, front end rebuilt & bearings, new starter, in very good condition, asking $2900 OBO. Call 687-9517.

For sale: 2002 Dodge Ram quad cab 1500 4x4, rebuilt motor, 50,000 miles, red, 4 doors, short bed, power everything, asking $9500. Call 650-5331.

For sale: 2004 Chevy Impala, 53,000 miles, good on gas, new tires, silver, power windows & locks, $9000. Call 650-5331.

For sale: 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 truck, 38,500 miles, Cummins diesel engine, turbo charger, 4 door, club cab, 4WD, 3/4 ton, short bed, power windows & locks, power brakes, cruise control, defogger, fog lights, tow package, A/C, front air bags, AM/FM radio with cassette, interior is blue & gray cloth and is in excellent condition, exterior is metallic gray, bought new & maintained well, asking $22,000. Please call Ralph at 435-637-5242 with any questions, or to see & test drive this truck.

For sale: 1998 Chevy Silverado 1500, asking $5,400. Call 650-4668.

For sale: 2003 Chevy Tahoe, almost has 50,000 miles, like new, fire red in color, gray interior, asking $18,000 OBO; saddle, asking $500 OBO. Call 472-3673.

For sale: 1995 Ford Windstar, new battery, clean interior, $2500 OBO. Call 472-3226.

For sale: ‘97 Ford Ranger, needs hood & front grill; ‘94 Ford Ranger for parts, or can be fixed up. Call 630-1253.

For sale: ‘91 S10 Blazer. Call 749-0164.

For sale: 1988 Ford 250 3/4 ton 4WD for parts; 1980 3/4 ton Chevy for parts; 1965 F-100 4WD, $200; older camper, 8 foot slide-in, $50; dressers; also looking for mine belt. Call 687-2212.

For sale: 1978 1/2 ton truck, $800; paint mustang, halter broke, $125 OBO; ducks, $5; chickens, $2; kittens, free. Call 630-0152.

For sale: 1988 Ford 3/4 ton 4WD, new tires, has about 50,000 miles, in excellent condition, asking $4300. Call 820-8661.

For sale: 1985 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup, has been restored, new paint, $5000; 1996 Ford 3/4 ton, in immaculate shape, $5000. Call 820-0984.

For sale: small ‘82 S10 pickup, must sell, has a new grill, hood & mirrors, asking $400; 3 MTX 10” subs in a box; 2 MTX amps; car stereo. Call 820-5262 or 636-0918.

For sale: ‘97 Mitsubishi Eclipse, manual transmission, gray in color, asking $4000 OBO. Call Clint at 613-8004.

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

For sale: 2000 Ford Ranger XLT, super cab, 4WD, will look at offers; futon bunk bed set, wood with rod iron. Call 637-5729 or 650-0285.

For sale: 2006 Dodge Ram, quad cab, 6 speed, short bed, has a hemi, 21,000 miles, asking $22,000. Call 435-650-0422 anytime.

For sale: 1999 Ford pickup truck, long bed, 1 ton. Call 650-4515.

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940 Auto Parts

For sale: Four tires, size P235/60R16, have plenty of use left, Eagle GA touring tires, asking $10 each OBO. Call 435-748-5719.

Four new tires for sale, size 185/80R13, on 5 hole GM wheels; looking for cinder blocks. Call 472-0240. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale or trade: 9.50 x 30R15 BF Goodrich all terrain tires with Eagle alloy rims. Call 820-1693.

For sale: Headlights, for a 1993-1997 Mercury Villager, new, never used, still in the boxes, paid $350 for both, asking $100 for both. Call 650-9775.

For sale: Fiberglass topper, in good condition, white, off a Ford 1/2 ton pickup, $100 OBO. Call 435-749-7103.

For sale: utility bed, 8 foot Knapheide service body truck bed with ladder rack, in decent shape, $350 OBO. Call 435-820-4335.

For sale: cab over camper, will fit a long bed truck, must sell. For more information, call 435-650-6254.

For sale: super chip for a 2004-2005 Duramax; 1990 Bronco 2, runs good, has new tires & shocks, 70,000 miles, asking $2000. Call 613-0470

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Let Court Decide Commissioner’s Fate

James L. Davis

If we were a nation of cannibals, then politicians would probably be our meal of choice.  We eat them alive. 

Vilifying our politicians is quickly replacing baseball as America’s favorite pastime.  No matter your political leaning, there’s a political enemy out there that must be destroyed before he or she destroys you or your cause.

The sad truth is that our political leaders have given us plenty of reasons to doubt their sincerity, honesty and sanity.  From the city hall to the state and nation’s capital, one politician after another has been caught with his or her hand in the proverbial cookie jar, leading a great many to lose faith in the entire political process.

The only thing more unfortunate than the loss of faith in our politicians is our knee-jerk reaction to try, sentence and convict a politician accused of wrong-doing before they are ever given their day in court.
While the court of public opinion has entered the digital age and thrives on the internet, the court of law continues to grind slowly and methodically forward.  As it should.  The process of proving the guilt or innocence of a defendant takes place in the real world, which can be aggravatingly slow to navigate at times.

A week after Emery County Commissioner Drew Sitterud was charged with three felony counts of misuse of public monies by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, public opinion has largely decided the commissioner’s fate, depending on your political viewpoint.  Either he is guilty of crimes against the people or he is the victim of a political smear campaign a little more than four months before a reelection bid. A third opinion is the simple shrug of the shoulders by those tired of hearing about politicians charged with wrongdoing.

One opinion a little harder to hear is anyone saying “let the court decide the commissioner’s guilt or innocence.”  The court and its grinding pace is a little too slow for the lightning fast pace of the 21st century world. The commissioner is not due to appear in court for his initial appearance until July 15 and by then his political future may already be decided by a great many, which is unfortunate.

With the commissioner facing reelection in November, we should hope that in this incidence the slow, methodical march of our legal system can move fast enough to decide the commissioner’s guilt or innocence before Election Day, giving the voters of Emery County a clear, accurate and honest decision based on the findings and facts of law, not the emotional outpouring of public opinion.

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-Public Forum-

Plan Events
Together

It was once again my privilege and blessing to be able to take part in Relay for Life this year. I always enjoy doing a few laps, seeing lots of friends, meeting new ones, supporting survivors, remembering those we have lost, or walking with and praying for those who are now battling cancer. Sadly, there seem to be more all the time.

My concern is this:  Carbon County had their “walk” the very same night as Emery County. Seems that this happens a lot! When it does, the people of these two counties cannot support each other at these and many other events though we would like to!  I am sure I am not alone in my thinking!
My suggestion is that the people who are in charge of events in both counties make a simple phone call to see when the other county’s event is scheduled. Simple communication can solve the problem, and it will be better for both counties. I realize that there is “always something going on” but, I love to go to events in Carbon County and I have many relatives and friends there who would come to support Emery County events as well.

Please Carbon and Emery counties, get it together! Talk together. More importantly, get together and talk at the first of every year and put together a calendar that all of us can know about and be able to plan according to all year long. Compromise! Help each other! Help us, the people of both counties to not only support our own events but each other’s better.

- Sylvia Nelson
Huntington

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Forest Service
Decision Ruined
Spoon Creek
Valley

“Wild lands, nature can touch the soul” -- a quote in the Deseret Morning News in the “religion” section.  For a long time now, I have given a lot of thought to the Forest Service’s decision to close the Spoon Creek valley just above the “sanitized” camping area of Indian Creek campground.  This came as a big shock and caused extreme sadness.  All of my life, my family had camped in the Spoon Creek valley.  It’s beautiful when the flowers are blooming in the spring.  I have many pictures that I have taken just of the flowers and green habitat along Spoon Creek.  Flowers of every type and color spread magnificently throughout the valley.  We have pictures of purple flowers covering the valley and hillsides that are just a wonder.  Not any more. They are now trampled by cows, cows that trample the vegetation, the wet lands and the stream banks.  The reason for closing access to Spoon Creek was just a guise for adding the cows to graze and destroy all that is beautiful about the valley.  Cows don’t enhance the beauty, they destroy it.  Becoming one with nature, as the Forest Supervisor suggests, is hard to do under these circumstances.

In my day, in Upper Spoon Creek there were many 4-H campouts.  The Forest Service, with their insight (?) on managing that area, felled all the larger quakies in that beautiful place.  Large, ugly stumps were all that was left to beautify (?) this once beautiful area.  And there has been no significant re-growth in what was once a serene, soul-food type area.

Many, many families from the local area used this place to replenish and refresh themselves.  This valley was a haven to us when we needed to refresh our souls from the demands of life.  It’s breathtaking to look downward through the Upper Joe’s Valley pastures.  It was beautiful to see a “moon bow” across the valley one night just as a full moon rose over the east side of the mountains and shone through a slight drizzle of rain.  There were many witnesses to this phenomenon.  As impossible as it sounds, this did happen.

During our experiences in Spoon Creek, we had the excitement and pleasure of seeing elk grazing and romping as they came down to the stream to drink towards the evening.  We have had deer wander next to and through our camp, which is always exciting to us and our children and grandchildren.  This experience will now be denied to our future generations, thanks to the “management” of our forests by the Manti-LaSal National Forest Service.  We can’t even drive up Spoon Creek valley now because of a blockade.

I have to ask, how much time have the administrators of this land actually connected with it?  These administrators come in from areas outside our local area and hove not formed the love and care for the land they are “managing” for the future.  I have found that the management of it all seems to cause managers to protect the forest from the very people that need the forests for times away from the demands and pressures of everyday life.

Yes, the forests need protection from abuse.  But I will tell you, there has never been as much abuse done to that beautiful valley by anyone as much as the Forest Service has done.  It was a shock to go up to our little valley one spring and find that quakies by the hundreds had again been felled.  Large slag piles were everywhere.  What a blight.  What a heartache.  Many camping areas were now ruined by the lack of trees to camp near to, so as to connect with nature.

It really struck an ironic cord when a message was left posted on the road block in front of the road that leads up Spoon Creek.  The reason was “some campers were threatening the wet meadows.”  In all the years that we had camped in Spoon Creek, no one ever damaged the wet meadows.  Campers had always camped on the east side of the road.  Who would camp in “wet lands?”  But so many camping areas had been destroyed by the felling of the trees on the east side that it left campers searching for places to substitute for the areas they had been camping in.  And now campers are camping in new places that had never been disturbed before.  I would say this problem was brought about by the Forest Service.  And even more ironic was what they then did after they closed the road into the valley.  They upped the number of cows by many, many more that were allowed to graze, damage and destroy the wetlands.  Cows do more damage to the wetlands in Spoon Creek than any camper could even conceive of doing.

The road into Spoon Creek has now been reduced to dust and has been destroyed by the constant trampling of cows moving across it to get to the stream for water.  Access was even left open to 4-wheelers.  The dust was so great, it was choking and the smell from all those cows made the air putrid.  I would challenge any water purification tests to show that cows haven’t now seriously increased the impurities with their feces and urine.  This little stream has been seriously compromised.  The air is ripe from the stench of cows.

This is not what I would call “management” of this beautiful valley.  I would say it was a way the Forest supervisor used to justify the added numbers of cows put in the valley.  Cows will always destroy more than campers would even think of.

The only two areas left to camp in were overrun by cows.  The camping areas have been overwhelmed with cow feces and urine and, adding insult to injury, they tramped through our camp all night long, leaving even more of their impurities.

It was rather funny to read the Forest Services article in the newspaper stating that people should look for places to camp with vegetation.  The Forest Service Ferron District Ranger stated “we encourage people to be responsible, because when people are responsible we don’t have to regulate as much.”  Just joking on their part of course.  Who regulates the so-called prescribed burns that it seems more often than not get out of control, again destroying more forest than any camper can.

It seems to me that it is time for the public to start to speak out.  Let the Forest Service know how we feel about what they do in the name of preserving our forests.  The way they preserve it means shutting down every place to camp, except what they deem as OK to them.  No thought or credit is given to the way locals had managed to respect and preserve the areas for ages before they came on to the scene and upped their control of everything.  The locals love this land too.  Trust them a little.  They want their forests to be passed down to their children and grandchildren so they can experience the same wonder that we have been able to, up until now.  My kids and grandkids will never be able to experience the beauty of Spoon Creek.  They will now experience the stench of cows, trampled wetlands and unsanitary waters that flow in the stream.  They won’t be able to see elk come into the valley to romp and graze.  They won’t be able to camp under the trees that help you connect with nature, or see deer roaming through their camp area.  Thanks Forest Service, your care and management of the land is doing much more harm than good.  Your judgment should be challenged by all of us.

- Kathy Stilson
Orangeville

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