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Rationing the Road

A shortage of asphalt, fueled by increased demands and higher prices has led to delays for some UDOT projects

James L. Davis

The high cost of oil is hitting Utah motorists in more than just the fuel tank; it’s making for a bumpy ride as an asphalt shortage is delaying many area road projects until next spring.

Nielson Construction has idled one of its two asphalt paving crews as a result of severe asphalt oil shortages that have limited the ability of contractors throughout Utah and Colorado in completing road construction projects.

The shortage of asphalt oil has been an issue that contractors have had to wrestle with for more than a year, but the drastic increase in oil prices has made a bad situation even worse. With asphalt oil being a byproduct of oil refineries and the higher profits available in gasoline production, many refineries are not producing asphalt oil at the level they once were.  Add to that the fact that the demand for asphalt has skyrocketed in the Intermountain area, and the end result has been that the once rapid pace of road construction projects has slowed to a crawl.

The Utah Department of Transportation is looking at postponing a number of projects, partly due to the shortage of asphalt and partly due to the fact that asphalt prices have increased so dramatically that budgets are being busted.
Like many contractors in the state, Nielson Construction is having to adjust to a shortage of asphalt oil and polymers to make its asphalt.  Hardest hit have been the asphalt oil and polymers required to make superpave for UDOT projects.  Nielson Construction is traveling as far as Montana and Colorado now to purchase asphalt oil, but the oil it has been able to purchase does not meet state specifications for superpave for state and federal highways, meaning that the asphalt they are able to produce can be used for commercial use for such things as county roads, parking lots and driveways, but not for state projects.  The cost of the oil has also skyrocketed, as well as the added expense of traveling longer distances to purchase the oil.

According to Robert Peirce, Nielson Construction Asphalt manager, the construction company is running tests on a new asphalt mix using asphalt oil it is able to acquire to see if it can meet UDOT specifications, but the results of those tests are still pending.
“If the mix design passes we can still get a lot done this year,” Peirce said.

UDOT is keenly aware of the problem and has been working with contractors throughout the state on projects that have already been started to allow for extensions and are delaying some of those that have not started.

Locally, Nielson Construction has all but completed a project on SR-6 between Wellington and the Sunnyside Junction.  All that remains is a little more than two miles of road that needs an overlay.  But with the shortage of asphalt oil, that final two miles will most likely have to wait until spring for completion.  The same is true for a road project the company has been working on in Cat Canyon, where five miles of roadway is waiting for asphalt and may have to wait until spring.
A project that was scheduled to begin this fall but has been delayed until next year because of asphalt shortages is the South Moore Cutoff project, which is ready for asphalt.

Of course, the delay on asphalt projects just makes for an even busier spring, as more construction projects planned for next year will increase the demand for asphalt.

The asphalt shortage fuels frustrations for not only motorists but for contractors stalled in their projects due to shortages.
Nielson Construction made modifications to its asphalt plant that produces superpave, updating equipment and making improvements.  It relocated its commercial asphalt plant to Carbon County to put it in a better position to meet the demands of customers and the asphalt oil shortage has left customers wanting a product that the company can only provide in a limited supply.

“We’ve been able to keep our two crews busy up until two weeks ago.  We’ve gone down to one paving crew for now,” Peirce said.

For Nielson Construction, the company is diversified enough that it has been able to transfer the paving crews to other departments until the asphalt oil crisis is resolved.

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CEU Merger Fears Continue

Josie Luke

News of proposed legislation that would merge the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University produced a firestorm in Carbon and Emery counties in February of this year, but the legislation was quietly put on hold until more information could be gathered. A task force, organized by the State Board of Regents has recently been doing just that.

The interim task force was called for by the Legislature in House Bill 3 to study possibilities for “greater collaboration and cooperation between the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University, including consideration of partnerships, alliances, or a merger, in order to increase educational opportunities for the citizens in eastern Utah and maximize state resources.”
When the proposed merger legislation was initially announced in an article by the Salt Lake Tribune, many were caught off guard, including many of the faculty and administration at CEU, who along with many community members were reticent because of what they viewed as “unanswered questions.”

Now that the interim task force is examining the idea, concerns have risen again, the most prevalent issue being the possible loss of vocational programs at CEU were the two colleges to merge.

Edward Clark, the career and technical education director for the Emery County School District is especially concerned over the possible loss. “If CEU and Utah State were to merge, there’s a good chance we’ll lose vocational programs,” said Clark.
He bases his view on the differing missions of the two institutions, with USU moving toward becoming a research institution and CEU recently merging with the Western Energy Training Center as an example of its commitment to continuing vocational education.

Emery High School currently has four programs that are tied into CEU programs. Clark fears that two of those programs would be lost were the merger to occur. “I’m just afraid people don’t really understand the issues,” said Clark, who fears that along with the loss of vocational programs, tuition would also jump, and scholarships, which benefit local students would be lost.
The loss would also have the “potential to have a huge effect” on the local economy, according to Emery County Economic Development Director Mike McCandless. He explained that the job training that students receive at CEU provides capable workers needed in local industry.

McCandless held, “Any proposal to merge must include how to continue these programs.”

Brad King, State Representative and CEU Vice-President of Institutional Advancement and Student Services commented that of the “myriad of things” people are concerned over, he would put the possible loss of vocational programs “at the top,” explaining, “We share those concerns about vocational programs.”
King also revealed that although the task force is still “in the middle of the study, direction will come in the near future.”

The CEU Dean of the Professional, Career and Technical education Division, Russell Goodrich is also intent on preserving the programs. He believes that vocational education is “crucial” for the college and the community. He revealed that many of those who were interviewed by the task force expressed the same view. “I think they [the task force] understand that particular message, and I think Utah State understands that as well” he said. “We need to continue to send that message.

Goodrich is more optimistic about the prospects. “Interest in expanding vocational programs throughout our region has come from an increased desire for that training, and I think the vocational programs will continue,” he stated.

CEU’s Interim President, Mike King, also attempted to ease any anxiety, stating “the college’s vocational programs are not in jeopardy.” He believes that language in the House Bill that created the task force specifically addresses the issue.
The language he referred to states: “The study shall include ways of protecting the traditional community college role including access to career and technical education currently provided by CEU. The task force and the Board of Regents shall provide their recommendations to the Executive Appropriations Committee for any changes that require legislative action or funding.”

President King conveyed, “I know lots of people are concerned, but we intend to make sure the programs are not reduced. Those programs are integral to the mission CEU has and will continue to be. I’ve told faculty here that there is going to be a CEU here next year just like there is this year.”

He encouraged those who are concerned to be patient while the study is conducted, saying there would be more answers when the study was concluded.

Clark is still not convinced. “They can’t really build a safeguard into it. If USU takes over, they’ll do what’s best for USU,” he maintained. “It may be protected for a year or two, but they can’t guarantee it.”

Miles Nelson, associate vice-president for workforce education at CEU is also concerned. He related, “It is unclear on how they would keep that intact because that is not part of USU’s mission. How will they maintain those programs when that’s not their focus?”

Without more information, the issue will continue to draw concern, as the task force is not expected to make their final report until the next legislative session.

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Industrial Park interest more
than just nuclear

Josie Luke

Although much of the focus on the large industrial park west of Green River has recently been placed on a nuclear power plant possibly being built on the land, county officials are receiving inquiries from a myriad of companies interested in the area.

Emery County Economic Development Director, Mike McCandless reported that he receives inquiries from companies “once to twice a week.” He said that many of them are excited about Green River, but explained the area will not fit every business. “I’m targeting businesses that fit Green River. If it’s not a good fit, we don’t want to pursue it,” he said. Still, many are interested, and McCandless is in contact with them on “a daily basis.”

Because the companies involved have not committed, he is hesitant to name them specifically, but revealed that several would be “exciting opportunities” for the community. One of the companies McCandless spoke specifically about was a “very large, well-respected distribution company” who works in the gas and energy industry. Another is a large manufacturing company, dealing with paper manufacturing, and a third is a “recycling project.”

He added that discussions are continuing with Mancos Resources, and said that work on that front is “progressing well.”
McCandless continued to stress that the power plant is a long-term process, and so he is looking at many other options. He has been frustrated with reports in state newspapers about the plant which “just don’t tell the whole truth.” He clarified that those who wish to lease land in the area would be required to do so on a “first come, first served basis and, if the company were to purchase the land, there would still be a large amount of land still available, with the industrial park consisting of 2,500 acres of state institutional trust lands and 800 acres of private land.

“I am still trying to fill every acre,” he stated. “At this point, I don’t have any concern with excluding anybody.”
At a recent Emery County Commission Meeting, the commissioners elected to sign the latest draft of development lease on the land with SITLA, and a public hearing on rezoning the area is scheduled for Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Green River City Hall.

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Meal services for center seniors
about to go upscale

Josie Luke

Meal service for residents of the Emery County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ferron will soon be revamped, including having made-to-order breakfasts and elegant restaurant-style dinners. The changes were announced by the Center’s management at a Board Meeting held Aug. 27.

Al Shakespeare, center administrator, described several changes which will be made, including the made-to-order breakfasts which will be extended by half an hour, 8 to 9:30 a.m., in order to allow residents to sleep in longer

The lunch meal will be much the same, but will be held at 1 p.m. instead of noon. Dinner will be served in a more elegant style with china and table cloths on the tables. The dining room will also be decorated to look more like a restaurant, including draperies on the “windows” and an awning with the name of the new dinging room, Mill Creek Café. 
  
They hope the changes will help the residents “feel like they’re going out to eat, so it is a better dining experience.” So far, the response to the upcoming change has been quite positive. At a monthly Resident Council, the dietary manger explained the changes, and Shakespeare revealed the residents were “really excited.” 

The moves will not be as simple for the facility as simply offering a menu, redecorating and using nicer dinnerware; the changes will require rescheduling of many of the usual activities during the day, including work schedules. “It will kind of change everything we do,” said Shakespeare.

Barry Snow, nursing administrator, echoed his judgment, explaining that the changes would take some time to get used to. “It might take us a couple of weeks, or a month, or longer,” he quipped.

Donna Sorensen will start decorating the dining room this week and the new dining schedule will begin Sept. 8, with the grand opening to occur mid-September.

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Commission holds hearing on tax increase

Kathy Ockey

Emery County Commissioners Jeff Horrocks and Gary Kofford, along with Darrell Leamaster of the Castle Valley Special Service District led a Public Hearing on Aug. 20 to discuss the judgment levy tax increase to repay Pacificorp as a result of  judgments issued  by the Utah State Tax Commission on 2007 valuation. 

The county judgment levy tax increase to repay Pacificorp is $95,700.  The Emery County Special Service District also has a judgment levy tax increase for Pacificorp in the amount of $38,910. 

The commissioners explained that each year Pacificorp appeals to the Utah State Tax Commission that Emery County is overcharging them on their property taxes and each year they are granted an adjustment to their taxes resulting in a judgment levy.  The Utah Association of Counties is litigating this ongoing issue with their attorneys and trying to get it settled.  One citizen at the meeting said that the UAC attorney doesn’t seem to be making progress on the situation and suggested a new approach be taken, possibly getting the county attorney involved.

The commissioners said the judgment levy hit hard this year because the State Tax Commission claimed property taxes were undervalued and had to be within 20 percent of value and the county needed to be in line with these figures.  The Tax Commission told the county to bring the taxes up or they would do it for the county.  The county did raise values, but they still can’t collect any more taxes than they collected last year. This makes the values go up but the tax percentage goes down and is equalized.  Empty lots and improved property is also included in the average sales.  Farmland falls under Green Belt and is not affected.

One citizen reported his property taxes went up 300 percent.  The commissioners said there is a process available to review or change the taxes but an appraisal has to be done and the matter has to be completed before Sept. 15.

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Meet the
Candidate Night

A Meet the Candidate Night will be held at the Spartan Center Little Theater on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.

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Veterans from Orangeville

Orangeville City is looking for names of veterans and those who have served our country since World War II to the present.  The city is sponsoring an Eagle Scout Project of updating and making a new plaque to honor Orangeville Veterans and military personnel.
To qualify to be on the list: 
1.     They need to be currently or have been a resident of Orangeville City sometime during their life.
2.     They need to have served in any military branch or been called to active duty with the reserve or guard units.
Orangeville City is proud of the men and women who serve our country in the many capacities that the military offers.   If you know of anyone or you are a veteran yourself, please contact Orangeville City at 748-2651.  We need to have this information by Oct. 1.  Please check with us to see if you are on the list.

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Living with Hearing Loss Class

A class sponsored by the Sanderson Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will  be conducted in four weekly sessions on Wednesdays from Sept.  17, 24, and Oct. 1, and Oct. 8 at the Castle Dale Senior Citizen Center. The classes begin at 10 a.m..  Carma Jackman is the instructor.
Learn about signs and symptoms of hearing loss, myths about hearing loss, causes of communication breakdowns, repairing misunderstandings, grieving over hearing loss, and useful adaptive equipment (not hearing aids).
Call 748-2788 to sign up or for more information.  There is no cost for this class and it is limited to 10 people

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Scones/Lamb for Sale

The Emery County Youth Leadership is selling scones and lamb that were left over from the pageant and fair.  Terrels scones and roll dough is $4 for a bag of 36 or $30 for a case with eight bags.  The lamb is cut and wrapped and costs $100 for half a lamb.  Call Jamie Jensen at 653-2219 or Julie Jones at 749-0674 for more information or to purchase these items.

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Peach Days Idol

Emery County Care and Rehabilitation Center will present a Peach Days Idol contest on Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. The age groups for contestants will be 8-12; 13-17; and 18 and up.  There will be a $50 cash prize in each group. Call the care center, 384-2301, to sign up.

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Foster Parenting Classes

Free foster parenting classes start in October for Carbon/Emery county families. Visit utahfostercare.org or call 1-877-506-4666.

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Farmers Market

The Farmers Market will begin July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Price Peace Gardens.  Come out and gather up your fresh produce from your local farmers.

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Images of the San Rafael

The College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum Gallery is presenting Images of the San Rafael by Stephanie Massie Clark through Sept. 30.
The artist’s inspiration for the watercolors in the show came from the ancient rock art found at Buckhorn Wash, the Rochester Panel, Nine Mile and Sinbad.
Clark’s work can be viewed at the museum’s second floor gallery. General admission fees apply

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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.  Class will be 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 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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Emery Starts Season with 0-2 Record

Josie Luke

Plagued by penalties and Emery turnovers, the game between the Emery Spartans and the Canyon View Falcons lasted over two-and-a-half hours and ended with Emery losing their second game of the season, 23-12.

On Emery’s first possession, the Spartans looked strong, drawing the Falcons off sides on fourth down, with four yards to go to gain the first down, but their first fumble of the game halted what looked to be a promising drive.

The Emery defense forced Canyon View to punt, giving their offense a good chance, but the Spartans coughed up their second turnover, an interception after they had nearly reached their opponent’s 20-yard line.

After punts by both teams, Canyon view again proceeded to move it down the field, and despite a backfield tackle by Emery Middle Linebacker Derrick Allred, and a batted pass by Cornerback Dusty Jensen, the Falcon Quarterback wrapped up the drive with a three yard run into the end zone.
After Canyon View ran Emery’s third turnover back for a touch down, they added a field goal that bounced off of the crossbar and through the uprights for their third score, to lead at the half by a margin of 17-0.

Emery excited their fans by forcing the Falcon offense to punt on their first possession of the second half, and then marching 80 yards down the field to score their first touchdown, with plays by J.T. Noyes and Colby Snow culminating in a touchdown run by Chance Ariotti. But again, after exchanging punts, the Spartans lost their momentum and any chance of coming back in the game with their fourth turnover.

Canyon view responded to the turnover with another score and so despite scoring their second touchdown on a catch and run by Cameron Hansen with less than a minute left in the game, the Spartans lost, 32-12.

 The game between the Falcons and Spartans was also marked by a number of penalties. Between the teams, there were at least eight off- sides calls, more than five un-sportsman like conduct penalties and altogether, nearly 20 penalties, which proved to make a tough game for the Spartans last even longer.
Despite all of the missteps, the Spartan football team provided a number of impressive plays in the game, which will either prove to infuriate the team, coaches and fans for the rest of the season, or the team will come together to prove that their first two games served as simply the time they needed to work out the bugs. Let’s hope it is the latter.

Emery’s next game is against Desert Hills in St. George on Friday, Sept. 5. The two J.V. and sophomore teams will play at Emery High on Sept. 4. Desert Hills comes into the game with a 2-0 record, with wins against Salem Hills and Uintah. 

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Emery Crushes Carbon in Tennis

Casey Wood

The Emery High School Tennis Team went up against the Carbon Dinos on Aug. 28 at Emery High for their second match of the season. 

Carbon High’s newly assembled team was no match for the Spartans in the first match of Carbon’s season.  Emery came away with what amounted to total domination, winning every match, from the first doubles team of Adriane Weihing and Melanie Frisbie, and the second doubles team of Courtney Sitterud and Brittany Hansen, to first and second singles players Whitney Saupan and Katie Turner. 

The team did extremely well and both coaches were proud of the effort they put forth.   Assistant coach Willie Frisbie said, “All of our girls played like we wanted them to play.”

The next match will be at Delta on Sept. 2, followed by a match at North Sanpete on Sept. 3.  It’s safe to say that the Emery Tennis team is a force to be reckoned with.

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Lady Spartans Slay Wolves 3-1

Casey Wood

The North Sevier Wolves traveled to Emery High on Aug. 26 only to be vanquished by our own Lady Spartans volleyball team. 

The matches began less than perfect for Emery, who lost the first of four matches with a score of 19-23 Sevier. 

Following the first loss Emery really picked up their game.  In the three succeeding matches the scores were 25-23, 28-26, and 25-23, each game respectively going to Emery.

“They fought back, they’ve become fighters!”  States coach Kris Bell. 

The game was statistically great for Emery.  “They only had 5 missed served out of 4 matches, which was excellent for the team,” said Bell.  There were many saves, contributing to the great comeback.  Jodi Robertson led in good hits with 20, followed by ShiAnne Allred with 15.  The team’s libero (or back row specialist) Jenni Stinson played extremely well.  Brooke Jensen did very well with 13 blocks, and Frankie Komar did extremely well with her sets.  The team also did very well with their passing when they started getting into the game and really playing.

The next tournament will be Sept. 2 against Union at Emery High.  The team is shaping up to be a great one, and their games are certainly not something you want to miss. 

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Golf Team Struggles in Tournament

Casey Wood

The Spartan Golf Team traveled to Delta on Aug. 28 to face off against the other Region 8 teams and see if they could once again fair well in a tournament.

The tournament ended with Emery not faring as well as they had hoped.  The top four scores which the team used were: Junior Mark Guymon first, shooting an 88, Senior Jason Giles next, shooting a 90, Senior Tayler Tanner third, shooting a 96, and Sophomore Andrew Terry rounding it up with a 99. 
Unfortunately the final team rankings were not great for Emery.  Carbon took first, followed by Juan Diego, then Salem Hills, Delta, North Sanpete, with Emery High taking last. 

Don’t yet give up on Emery, next week the tournament will be held at North Sanpete. 

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Cross Country Team Focused for Season

Josie Luke

Emery High School Cross Country Coaches Darrel Gardner and Kristy Guymon have more in mind for the students who compete on the team this year than simply winning competitions, they believe that the sport teaches self-motivation and determination.

“Hopefully we’re teaching them a lifestyle,” said Coach Guymon. “Eventually, when they go to college, the only form of exercise that’s cheap and easy to get to is running. Having learned a love for it here in high school, they can go back to that.” They also enjoy coaching the athletes who compete because cross country draws students who already have those attributes.

Coach Gardner has coached for years, and still enjoys coaching because “it’s fun working with the kids. The kids we get are cream of the crop kids. They are very dedicated.”

Anyone who thinks about running three miles can understand the self-motivation such a sport would take. “You accomplish something 95 percent of people can’t accomplish,” said Gardner. “It is a person versus themselves.”

The team practices every day after school and run on their own on Saturday. Both coaches encourage anyone who would still like to join the team, or who would just like to run with them to join them.
The Spartan Cross Country team competed in a practice meet on Aug. 27 at Salina Creek against Richfield and North Sevier, placing second. Lacey Montgomery performed incredibly well, coming in first overall in the girl’s race, with a time of 20:58. For the boy’s team, Spencer Fehlberg came in 9th. Guymon said the team did well overall, especially for a first meet.

The team competes next in Ferron on Sept. 3 at 3:30. For those interested in watching, the coaches said the Grub Box will be a good place to see the runners.

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Spartan Hustle

Emery High running back J.T. Noyes carries the ball into the end zone for the team’s first score.  Though the varsity team lost to the Canyon View Falcons, the J.V. Team hold on after a 19-0 halftime lead to win 19-12, and the sophomore team won 6-2.  Both the sophomore and J.V. teams face Desert Hills at Emery on Sept. 4.

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Announcements

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110 Giveaways

Free: Honda lawn mower, comes with a bag. Call Kelcie at 650-4092. If no answer, leave a message.

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120 Lost & Found

Found: a puppy, in the area of 200 North and 500 East, appears to be about 6-8 weeks old, we will keep her safe until you can bring her home. Please call Brittany at 650-2615 to identify.
MISSING: black Calico cat, about 3 months old, her name is Precious, last seen on Saturday night at 832 West 760 North in Carbonville near Pilling’s trailer park. If you have seen her or know where she is, please call 435-820-0822 anytime. If no answer, leave a message.

Lost cat: big, chubby, orange and white male, no collar, come to the name of Cream, lost about a week ago from the Hillcrest Estates on top of Wellington Hill. Please call 650-9775 with any information.

Lost: basket to a walker, lost between the fairgrounds & Wal-Mart. Call 637-8067 or 820-1686.

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150 Special Notices

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

ADOPTION IS AN act of love. We admire your courage. Your baby will be given security and endless love. Expenses paid. Please call Michele & Bob 877-328-8296. (ucan) 1of1

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160 Wanted

Looking for a good set of four matching truck tires, 33” or 32” x 10.50 or 11.50 x 15”. Call 650-9775.

Looking for a doll curio w/adjustable shelves. Call Jan at 435-888-5517.

Looking to purchase a sauerkraut crock that holds at least 5 gallons. Please call 435-613-1713.

Looking for the lady that advertised a yard sale at 3900 W. 4000 N. in Spring Glen on Barterbar last week, we could not find you. Please call 435-653-2773.

Looking for old dime store jewelry, earings, pins, beads, and etc.; looking for cigar boxes for a craft project. Please call 435-653-2773.

Looking for a good used set of four 195 R 70/14 tires. Call 637-0727, 650-1436 or 650-3377.

Looking for a coal stoker. Please call 749-1229. If no answer, leave a message & I will get back to you.

Looking for a Slip N Slide or a playhouse with a slide, that is in good condition, for a good deal. Call 472-7016.

Looking for a set of used tires, size 235/85/16. Call 435-650-9438.

Looking to buy a used dog run or kennel that is in good shape & a nice, fully equipped, 6-12 year old, used camp trailer that is in good shape, must have a queen size bed & couch, willing to pay up to $7000 for the trailer. Call 435-637-5158. If no answer, please leave a message.

Looking to find homes for young goats. Call 820-4208.

Looking for an ATV loading ramp; computer desk for sale; futon bed for sale. Call 637-5729.

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

Looking for a full size mattress set that is in very good condition. Call 749-2200.

Looking for a working washer and dryer, couch, table w/ chairs, bed, & dresser. Also for sale or trade are 10 gallons of gray exterior paint, 15 gallons of blue gray exterior paint & 20 gallons of miscellaneous interior & exterior paint. Call 650-8181.

Looking for a good, used 2WD or 4WD four wheeler, preferably with a snow plow. Call 637-6971.

Looking for someone to do some minor home repairs, yard work & cleanup and cement work; 3 bedroom home for sale; household furniture for sale. Call 637-1916.

Looking for canning jars. Call 749-9425.

Looking for a good 357 Magnum, AK or SKS ammo in bulk & authentic functional swords. Call 650-5593.

Looking for someone to put a chip system in a yard; lift chair for sale, $500. Call 637-3357.

Looking for a baby chair swing. Call 637-4556.

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200 Employment

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210 Business Opportunities

ALL CASH CANDY Route. Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 30 machines and candy. All for $9,995. 1-888-745-3353 (ucan)5of5

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY fastest growing tax service looking for 10 new franchisees in Utah. 1-877-AT-LIBERTY www.libertytaxfranchise.com (ucan) 2of4

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220 Help Wanted

West Colorado River Watershed Coordinator, Castle Dale, for watershed improvement activities in Carbon and Emery Counties. Degree or experience in natural resources, environmental or watershed science, agriculture, or related field. Full-time w/benefits. UACD, PO Box 1114 Castle Dale, UT 84513 or roger.barton@ut.nacdnet.net

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

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 at 801-712-3372 or stop by office in Huntington, 130 N. main.

Help Wanted:  Earl’s Furniture.  Set up assembly, stocking, deliveries.  Must have drivers license with clean driving record.  Apply in person, 389 North Main, 687-9119. Hours negotiable.  Competitive wages.

EARN $20 FOR A 20-MINUTE SURVEY from Utah State University. Call toll-free 1-888-540-3765 if you have low income & DO NOT APPLY FOR Food Stamps. (ucan) 4of4

NAT’L ORGANIZATION NOW Hiring Avg. Pay $20/hour or $57K/yr. including Federal Benefits and OT. Placed by adSource 1-866-498-4946. (ucan) 2of4

RN’s UP TO $52.50/hr LPN’s up $45.00/hr CNA’s up to $27.00/hr Free Gas/Weekly pay $2,000 bonus AACO Nursing Agency 800-656-4414 (ucan) 1of4

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. CDL A team and solo owner operators. $1.00 empty. Up to $2.45 loaded. OTR & regional positions. Ammo experience a plus, Sign-on bonus negotiable. 1-800-835-9471 (ucan)1of2

DRIVER-$5K SIGN-ON bonus for experienced teams: dry van & temp control available. O/Os & CDL-A grads welcome. Call Covenant (866)684-2519. E.O.E. (ucan) 1of1

DRIVER-CDL TRAINING: $0 down, financing by Central Refrigerated. Company Drivers earn average of $40k/year. Owner operators average $60k/year. 800-637-9277 x 447 www.centraldrivingjobs.net (ucan) 1of1

DRIVERS - REEFER, FLATBED tanker average $1.55-$1.90/mile paid to truck all miles. Salt Lake City Orientation and Dispatch 800-248-7725 www.primeinc.com (ucan)1of1

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240 Child Care

Need a bay sitter? I am available on weekend nights and weekdays from 4-10, in the area of Price, Wellington and Helper, 16 years old, love kids, looking to make some extra cash. Please call 435-650-4221.

Do you need a fun, reliable, full time baby-sitter? Call Janelle at 435-650-5081.

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300 Real Estate

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320  Rentals

4/BR HUD! $255/MO 3BR/2BA $35,500! Only $278/Mo! 5% down, 20 years @8% apr., for listings call (800)586-3901 Ext. 5749. (ucan)1of2

For rent: two homes in East Carbon, both are 3 bedroom & 1 bath, $375 per month, must have first & last months rent plus a $350 deposit before moving in, no smoking, no pets, must have references & income verification. Call Wayne or Prescilla at 435-888-0125 or e-mail waynesprague-link@msn.com.

For rent: a one bedroom and a two bedroom apartment in Elmo, co-op laundry, no smokers, no pets. Call 435-653-2680.

For rent: two homes in East Carbon, both are 3 bedroom & 1 bath, $375 per month, must have first months rent plus a $350 deposit before moving in, no smoking, pets require a non refundable $100 pet deposit, must have references & income verification. Call Wayne or Prescilla at 435-888-0125 or e-mail waynesprague-link@msn.com.

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340 Homes for Sale

House for Sale, Orangeville, 85 W. 300 S. Corner House. Two bedrooms could have 3rd. 1 Full bath, lot size 93X133. 28 Acres APX SQFT 1200-1399. $55,000 Ask for Mary 435-748-2565

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

4/BR HUD! $255/MO! 3BR/2BA $35,000! Only $278/Mo! 5% down, 20 years @8% apr. for listings call 1-800-586-3901 Ext. 5196. (ucan)2of2

A BANK FORECLOSURE! 4BR BA $21,900! Only $199/MO! 5% down, 20 yrs @ 8% apr. More Homes from $199/mo. For listings 800-586-3901 ext. H771 (ucan) 1of2

12x60 mobile home for sale; looking for students for preschool and piano lessons, 12 years experience in pre school, 30 years experience in piano. Call 637-0915.

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360 Property for Sale

BUY BULK 40 AC just $29,900. Your own gorgeous ranch. Stunning land, inspiring views, great locations, 2 hours east of Salt Lake in ideal outdoor recreational area. County maintained roads, ready to build or just hold and enjoy. Priced at bulk acreage prices for quick sale. Must sell. EZ Terms. call UTLR 1-888-622-5263. (ucan)1of4

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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: very nice china cabinet; bookshelf. For more information, call Tonia at 820-1345.

For sale: antique sideboard, needs work; big, wood bookshelf; smaller china cabinet. Call 820-1345.

For sale: couch, lamps & etc. Call 637-7722.

For sale: solid wood kitchen table. Call 613-0315. 

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520 Tools & Appliances

Whirlpool – Side By Side Refrigerator, Slide in Dishwater, Microwave Hood and Combination,  Hotpoint Electric Self Cleaning Range, Kenmore Washing Machine and Gas Dryer, Please call 749-2094

Large upright freezer, works good, free; 2 antique bed frames for sale. Call 472-1161 or come to 241 Canyon Street in Helper.

For sale: washer and gas dryer, both work great, asking $200 OBO. Call Curt at 435-749-2364.

For sale: 7.5 cubic feet chest freezer, used less than a year, clean. Call June at 435-472-1380.

For sale: Crosley washer and dryer, 3 years old, $175 OBO. Call 435-609-1155.

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530 Musical Instruments

Yamaha Tenor Saxophone $800 OBO. Call 748-2111

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540 Sporting Goods

2 muzzleloader pistols; gun cabinet, holds 9 guns. Call 435-653-2483.

For sale: brand new paintball gun, Tippman Custom Pro, has the electronic trigger, has only been used once, asking $200 OBO; older camp trailer, needs some work, would make a great 4 wheeler trailer, $400 OBO. Call 435-749-9914.

For sale: lever action Henry 22 rifle, new, in the box, $200; 8 foot Mayer snow plow, for a 3/4 ton truck, $2000. Call 637-7325.

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550 Miscellaneous for Sale

140 GAL. TAR Kettle with 3 mop pails, supply buckets, flood bucket, roof cart, 3-20 gal. L.P. tanks and roof hoist $1500. 435-613-1881 (ucan) 1of1

HOT-TUB...DELUXE 2008 Neckjets,Therapy Seat,Full Warranty,Many Jets. Never Used! Can Deliver, WORTH $5950, SELL $1950. 801-288-4123 www.lifespasofutah.com (ucan)4of4

For sale: Hannah Montana kid’s play stage, brand new, still in the box, paid $60, asking only $40; kid’s dance game, new, still in the box, paid $40, asking only $25. Call 637-4623 anytime.

For sale: $200 Tupperware surprise package, brand new, includes pantry set, salad spinner, chip & dip bowl, set of 3 stuffable bowls, and a fridge set, asking $100. If interested, call 687-9516 or 724-9145.

For sale: several packing boxes, various sizes, very sturdy, some are very large; 2 large rolls of bubble wrap; 1 large roll of brown craft paper. Call 637-1371 after noon.

For sale: 5 piece card table set, in excellent condition; new pair of men’s Florsheim dress shoes, size 9D, still in the box, paid $94, asking $35. Call 613-1927.

For sale: patio set, comes with umbrella, $15; Lazy Boy, $20, in really good condition; Nintendo 64 games, free. Call 650-0567 after 3 PM.

For sale: time share vacation package, 1 week in a 2 bedroom, fully furnished condo, lifetime, paid $10,000, asking only $3500. Call 406-261-8066.

For sale: Skyline fireplace insert, green with gold trim, brick lined, pullout ash tray, electric blower; 1985 Chevrolet Silverado, 4WD, 4 speed, 350 engine, power windows, has always been very dependable. Call 435-820-0867 or come see at 1616 Pinion Circle in Price.

For sale: 2 antique unity spotlights, $70 for both or $40 each; 2 1970 Schwinn 3 speed bikes, both are in mint condition, one is a men’s, the other is a women’s, brand new tires, just had tune-ups, asking $350 for both, must see to enjoy; various oil & advertising signs from the early 1930’s to early 60’s. For more information, call 435-637-6971. If no answer, please leave a message & I will get back to you as soon as possible.

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

For sale: 4’x 3’x 1.5’ window well for a basement and glass cupboard doors, asking $35 OBO for the window well and $6 each for the doors or $20 for all. Call Tracy at 888-4493.

For sale: Leer truck topper for a smaller sized truck, $100 OBO; double jogging stroller, $25; Spiderman & Princess 12 “ bikes, $10 each; Polaroid photo printer P310, new, in the box, $25; books, paperback & hardcover, miscellaneous authors, $1 per book; solid, plastic Christmas tree stand, $5; smaller sized ping pong table, $20; lawn mower, has not been used for several years, $40; chain link panels for a dog run with gate, $100 OBO; Little Tykes smaller, adjustable basketball hoop, $10; aluminum rims, $100 OBO; bank of upper oak cabinets, $40; cultured marble sink & countertop on oak cabinets, $10. Call Jeanette at 381-5558.

For sale: two large windows, one is 4x8 feet, the other is 3x8 feet, $25 each. Call 687-9517.

For sale: new bathtub, never been installed, made by Aqua Glass, white in color, right hand bathtub, located in Ferron, asking $75 OBO. Call 749-9015.

For sale: Intro to corrections class by instructor Henrie; Intro to Biology; Student’s Solutions manual for college Algebra; Aerobic Dance Exercise by instructor D. Root; at CEU this Fall semester; bought new last semester. Call 613-0142.

For sale: flipless, queen size Simmons back care pillowtop mattress & split box spring, clean, in good condition, purchased 3 1/2 years ago, $75; older, 12.9 cubic foot Whirlpool refrigerator, works good, $50; electric Whirlpool stove, works good, $75; 1997 Kenmore electric dryer, in good condition, $60. If interested, please call 472-3091.

For sale: lots of indoor and outdoor holiday decorations and one complete, 8 place setting of holiday dishes, never been used, still in the boxes, paid $200 for the dishes, asking $50 for all of this stuff. Call 650-9775.

For sale: Mayer snow plow, 8 feet w/mounting rack and lights. Call 637-7325.

For sale: wood swing set, 4 years old, make offer; children’s climbing dome, 1 month old, $100. Call 472-3422.

For sale: new wood lathe; dovetail machine; 400-500 football cards; 2 front & rear ends for a 3/4 ton GMC. Call 637-2919. 

Infant swing for sale, in good condition; big screen TV for sale, $50; looking to do day care, I keep a clean house & will not charge outrageous prices. Call 630-1275.

For sale: console TV, works good, $50; front & rear bumper for a Chevrolet, $100; 351 Windsor, out of a 1990 Ford. Call 637-1952.

For sale: set of 3 Vortec cordless phones w/base phone, caller ID & call waiting compatible, answering machine does not work but the phones work great, $25 for all. Call 637-2616.

For sale: Seburg jukebox, in good shape; food dehydrator; pin ball machine. Call 435-820-5349.

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570 Building Materials

BUILDING MATERIALS: METAL buildings, mini storage systems, roof and wall panels, metal building components. Utah Manufacture 20 years plus. Top quality low prices. Weekly Delivery. 1-800-262-5347. cobuildings@cobuildings.net (ucan) 1of1

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600 Lawn/Farm & Ranch

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610 Livestock

HORSE AUCTION Diamonds of the West Supreme Horse Sale, Sat., Sept. 6th, Golden Spike Arena, Ogden, 11:00 a.m., selling 100 head from several states, geldings, ranch, performance, youth, mares, broke, in foal, color/breeding galore. Catalogs (435) 286-2281. (ucan) 1of1

Wiener pigs for sale. Call 613-7089 or 820-5330.

Paint mare for sale; kittens, free to good homes. Call 630-0512.

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620 Breeding

Male Pug looking for a female friend, stud services are $500 or pick of litter or will purchase a female Pug. Call 472-1096.

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640 Pets

For sale: rabbits; 1987 Oldsmobile, needs work, $200. Call 650-4386.

Four kittens, very cute and fluffy, 8 weeks, box trained, free to good home. Call 748-2111

Free: Beagle mix puppies. For more information, call Mike at 630-6248.

For sale: beautiful Cocker Spaniel, 7 months old, she is looking for a loving family who will give her a lot of attention, she is fun & full of energy, has been around children & other animals, crate trained, asking $350 OBO. If interested, call 435-687-9516 or 435-724-9145.

Free to a good home: older kitten, about 5 months old, white with gray ears, nose, paws, and tail, beautiful, not a lap cat. Call 637-1371 after noon.

For sale: 2 year old AKC male Pomeranian, absolutely beautiful parti pom, obedient & sweet, we just have an older dog that has seizures & needs more rest but Teddy always wants to have fun, would make a great pet for anyone, not neutered, ready to breed, asking $400 OBO. Call 650-7130.

For sale: Parakeet babies, white, yellow and green, $15 each. Call 650-7482.

Free to good homes: 3 1/2 year old female mini Dachshund and a 5 month old male mini Dachshund. Please call 435-748-2862 after 3 PM. If no answer, please leave a message.

Two kittens, free to good homes, lovable, gray in color, very friendly & playful, about 3 months old. Call 435-888-9957.

Kittens, free to good homes, three gray, two orange & one white, very fluffy with long hair, adorable, 6 weeks old today, litter box trained, mother is a record setting mouser & responsible for the demise of other miscellaneous rodents. Please call 749-9599 or 381-2567. If no answer, please leave a message.

For sale: one very tiny male Pomeranian, tan/orange in color, 2 years old, $350 OBO; female AKC Pomeranian, black in color, 4 years old, $200 OBO; both are very good dogs, have been outdoors & have been raised around children. Please call 636-0669 or 820-8020.

3 year old Teacup Poodle for sale. Call 820-0764.

For sale: female Chihuahua, black, 10 weeks old, asking $300. Call 650-6494.

For sale: 7 Black Lab puppies, 8 1/2 weeks old. Call 435-609-0342.

Poodle mix for sale, 6 years old, $30. Call Hillary at 435-820-0394.

Miniature spotted Dachshund puppies for sale. Call 749-2790 or 749-0519.

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670 General Store

All Steel AG Fence Materials Drill pipe, guardrail, co-rod, U-beams, pipe, and belt for durable agricultural fences. Best prices around. (435) 760-1038 (ucan) 1of1

For sale: rear tine Roto tiller, $200; camper shell for a long bed pickup, $50; 1300 watt generator, $125 OBO.

Vine ripe tomatoes for sale. Call 472-3171 or 820-6522.

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800 Recreational

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810 Motorcycles

For sale: 2008 Yamaha YZ250S dirt bike; 1969 Chevy truck. Call 650-5240.

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820 OHVs

For sale: 2004 Kazuma 4 wheeler, 250 engine, runs good, fully automatic, asking $1500 OBO. Call 820-4723.

For sale: 2000 Polaris 425 Expedition 4 wheeler, 4WD, $2500. Call 307-840-4123.

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830 Boats & Watercraft

For sale: 1970, 19 foot boat, has a 115 horsepower outboard motor & a trolling motor, will seat up to 7 people, great for fishing or water skiing, asking $1200 OBO, must sell ASAP. For more information, call 435-650-6254.

For sale: 1986 Cabin Bayliner boat, $7500; 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, $4500. Call 749-0848.

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840 Campers & Trailers

Western Pawn and Tools. 1998 Thor Travel Trailer, 24’-0” many new parts, $7,500. 2007 Artic Cat four wheeler 650 extended set 200 miles, like new, paid $10,500 sale $8,000. Call 435-687-9876 or 435-687-5363

For sale: older travel trailer, in need of some repair, will make someone a great deal, comes with an equalizer hitch. For more information, call 650-1628.

For sale: 2005 Wanderer 36 foot fifth wheel travel trailer, tri-axle, 2 slides, 2 bedrooms, $15,000 OBO; single axle trailer for two 4 wheelers, $475; kneeboard; miscellaneous Slalom & combination skis; one set of trick or wake skis; one competition Connelly hook slalom ski. Call 435-637-0936.

For sale: 1978 5th wheel camp trailer; ‘91 S10 Blazer. Will make someone a great deal. Must sell ASAP. Call 749-0164.

For sale: 1993 Coleman Fleetwood tent trailer, 17 feet, $1200. Call 650-4980.

For sale: 1978 fifth wheel camp trailer; ‘91 S10 Blazer. Call 749-0164.

For sale: ‘91 cab over camper, self contained, for a long bed pickup, in excellent condition, $2000 OBO. Call 435-384-3280.

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900 Autos

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910 Autos New & Used

$500! POLICE IMPOUNDS! Cars from $500! Hondas, Chevys, Jeeps, and more! Available now. For listings (800)586-3805 extension A518 (ucan) 2of2

For sale: 2006 F250 4x4 crew cab pickup, 11,850 miles, 5.4 liter engine, 8’ bed, $20,925, will consider an older pickup for trade in. 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: 1991 GMC Vandura custom van, rebuilt engine & transmission with less than 100,000 miles, new tires, some body damage, excellent for parts & engine or can be fixed up, $1000 OBO. Call Charles at 687-5057.

For sale: 1990 Grand Am, runs great, gets 32 mpg, has brand new tires, must sell ASAP; 435-653-2483.

For sale: 1989 Cadillac Seville, in good condition, 117,000 miles, asking $1600. Call 650-1171 for more information.

For sale: Chevy C-10 truck, needs engine work, interior is good, exterior is decent, asking $600 OBO. Call Stevan or Jessica at 472-1096.

For sale: 1993 Ford Probe GT, $1500 OBO; 1980 Chevy K5 Blazer 4x4, $2500 OBO. For more information, call 630-3378 or 613-0297.

For sale: ‘92 Corvette, white, automatic transmission, low miles, in excellent condition, asking $16,500. Call 801-633-0451. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: ‘73 Vega Station Wagon hot rod, 383 stroker automatic transmission, real fast. Call 801-633-0451. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, 38,000 miles, has many extras, one owner, bought new & maintained well, like new. If interested & would like to see or test drive, call 637-5242. If no answer, please leave a message & we will get back with you.

For sale: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL, in great shape, runs great, gets 35 mpg, asking $2000 OBO. Call 687-5508 after 4:00 PM.

For sale: 1982 Trans Am, 109,000 original miles, has a power steering leak, runs good, the fuel filter may need to be changed, body is in great shape & just needs paint, asking $2000 OBO, must sell soon. Call Josh at 435-749-7186 for more details.

For sale: 1976 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, has a strong running 400 engine, will sell all or parts, will sell the engine only for $575; standing swamp cooler fan, $65; 1990 custom Chevy Van, 350 engine, automatic transmission, runs great, asking $775, offer or trade; new front axles for a 89-98 Chevy 1/2 ton, $200; front fenders & hood for an 89-98 Chevy 1/2 ton, $225. For more information, call 687-2119.

For sale: 1993 Chevy S10 4x4, has a 4.3 liter V6, runs, 4WD works, needs a little work, low book is $2700, high book is $4100, asking $375; sewing machine, works good, $20; old classic lowery electric organ, works, $200. For more information, call 435-650-5342.

For sale: 1968 GMC, has original in-line straight 6 engine, runs good, asking $500 OBO, has a 4 speed transmission, needs body work, can be used for parts or can be fixed up, has 3.92 gears in the rear axle, 2WD, 1/2 ton. Call Colt at 801-465-2279. If no answer, leave a message.

For sale: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera LS, new transmission 6 years ago, asking $2250 OBO, high book is $2500, low book is $1500, runs great. Call 435-687-5508 after 5 PM.

For sale: ‘93 Ford Aero Star mini van, runs excellent, has a rebuilt transmission, asking $2500 OBO. Call 630-6593.

For sale: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, paint is no good but everything else is in excellent condition, $1000. Call 888-6662.

For sale: 1986 Chevy Van; 1975 Dodge Ram Charger. Call 650-9748.

For sale: 1993 Ford Taurus, $700 OBO. Call 820-6109.

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

For sale: 2006 Toyota Tacoma, black; 2005 Dodge pickup, 4 door, Cummins engine, 6 speed transmission. Call 749-0792.

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940 Auto Parts

For sale: carpet kit for a full size pickup, silver gray in color & a white camper shell for a full size pickup, asking $100 each or $175 for both. Call 613-7517. If no answer, leave a message & I will call you back.

For sale: strong running 400 engine, aluminum valve covers and intake, $450; 1990 Custom Chevy Van, has a 350 engine & automatic transmission, runs great, $500; Throdlebody 350 engine, runs strong, $400; 2 sets of four 16”, 6 lug Chevy 1/2 ton aluminum wheels; 200 lbs of corn fed pork, cut & wrapped, $1.25 per lb; also looking for a chest freezer, needed ASAP. Please call 687-2119 or 630-6507 for more information.

For sale: 8 foot shell, white w/black trim. Call 637-2934 after 4PM.

For sale: new set of tires, size LT315/75R16, paid $1200, asking $800; ‘88 Ford F250 4WD for parts; 1965 3/4 ton Ford flatbed; 1965 4WD project truck, $200; large silver coin collection. Call 687-2212.

For sale: new tires, size 315/75R16, asking only $750; ‘88 Ford 250 4WD; 1965 3/4 ton Ford flatbed; 1965 1/2 ton long wheel base 4WD, project truck, $200; dressers. Call 687-2212.

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August 26, 2008

Difficult Journalistic Choices

Josie Luke

A picture can say a thousand words, but sometimes, perhaps those words shouldn’t be said.
A few weeks ago as I was listening to a program on National Public Radio, I heard the story of a freelance journalist, embedded with a group of Marines in Iraq, who was disembedded as a result of his publishing several photographs of U.S. soldiers killed in a suicide blast.

The story has been covered by several media outlets, including NPR and the New York Times, with opinions expressed on both sides of the issue. In the Times article, the photographer, Zoria Miller expressed his frustration, saying what happened was, “absolutely censorship.” He continued, “I took pictures of something they didn’t like, and they removed me. Deciding what I can and cannot document, I don’t see a clearer definition of censorship.”

According to the military it was an issue of security. “Specifically, Mr. Miller provided our enemy with an after-action report on the effectiveness of their attack and on the response procedures of U.S. and Iraqi forces,” said Lt. Col. Chris Hughes, a Marine spokesman.

Both arguments certainly hold weight depending on a person’s background and opinions. Those in opposition to the war may argue that it is simply a case of censorship by the military or the administration of President George W. Bush. They may say that if the American public were to see more of the type of photographs published by Miller, the public outcry would quickly bring the war to a swift conclusion.

On the other side, there are the family members and fellow soldiers of the marines so brutally killed, who may see it as an affront to the memory of the soldiers. The military also must take into consideration the information or power it gives the enemy to be able to see the results of such an attack. In a war where many of the tactics are used to terrorize, such information may in fact aid the enemy.

Though I believe that journalists have an obligation to report the news, I wonder if there should be a point when they have gone too far. What purpose does taking pictures of dead soldiers really serve? Every time I hear of another dead U.S. soldier, it makes my heart hurt. Have we as human beings come to a point where we need to see a picture to understand the sacrifices made by those serving our country?

The first journalism course I took in college was a class in mass communications. I don’t remember everything I learned, but I can remember a graphic photograph in the text book used to illustrate the point that, as a journalist, you have a responsibility, not just to report whatever you see, but to also take into account the effect it will have on those involved.

The Society of Professional Journalism, the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, gives general guidelines on the subject. The rule they use is “minimize harm.” They suggest journalists should do the following:

— Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.

— Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those affected by tragedy or grief.
— Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance.

— Recognize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into anyone’s privacy.

— Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.

— Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects or victims of sex crimes.

— Be judicious about naming criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges.

— Balance a criminal suspect’s fair trial rights with the public’s right to be informed.

I remember specifically going over this, but I am afraid some journalists are more concerned with their determination to push the envelope in an effort to preserve the rights of a “free press,” and in doing so are ignoring their responsibility to minimize harm to those involved.

Writing for a community newspaper, and especially one in such a small community, I believe it is even more important to make sure that what I write and the photographs I take are sensitive to the human beings I work with. I know many of the people I interview; in fact, at many times it feels like I’m related to most of them. This proves to make some of the articles I write more difficult, and it also affects what I view as good journalism.

I do not believe graphic photographs of dead soldiers should be published in national newspapers. I also believe photographs of severe automobile accidents, or other needless information about traumatic incidents do not belong in community newspapers. Such photographs and information may draw higher sales, but the effect such information has on those involved is not worth it.

So, I strive to provide facts, putting myself in the person’s shoes whenever possible, considering people’s feelings, while remembering the obligation I have to report in an objective and fair manner. If I ever make a mistake, I encourage anyone to let me know. 

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-Public Forum-

In Memory of Montell

Great artists and poets seem to be more fully appreciated and revered only after their death. I believe this will also be the case of Montell Seely. As future generations look back on his accomplishments, I believe he will be recognized as truly a man of vision.  He had a keen love of history and his roots.  After his family, the pageant was the love of his life.  He was very adamant that it be called the Castle Valley Pageant and not the Montell Seely Pageant. His respect for his ancestry was evidenced when, in the early stages of developing the pageant, he thought it would be appropriate to have a Danish accent for one of the roles.  We all gave our best shot at a Danish accent and I was given the part.

 When Montell learned that the church would only sponsor the pageant every other year, I believe he feared, as I do, that without the continuity of having it every year, interest would wane, animals and equipment may not be as available and the pageant would die altogether.  When he learned that a ranking official of the church would be visiting in the area, he found opportunity to approach him and ask if the pageant could be supported in the off years by local supporters. He was told by the official that the church would like the pageant to be performed every year and given approval for local support in the off years.

 I believe no greater tribute could be given to Montell than to establish a trust or a foundation to allow not only local, but also statewide contributors to support the pageant, which is a unique presentation of history, romance, trials and inspiration in a natural setting for good, clean, educational family enjoyment.

- Don Price
Oklahoma

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