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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday March 12, 1986 - Page 2 and Last week the Health Care s. We always hope the public officials we elect are just and fair men and women dedicated to guarding the puttie trust. When we grant them the power of public office, we also assign to them the responsibility of public conscience. We expect them to value principle over individual gain. We want them to act for the common good. Public officials who do this may find themselves in conflict with their personal sentiments and in adversarial relationship with their neighbors, friends Board asked two employees to refund compensation they had received that the Board termed inappropriate. Public response to this action will, no doubt, be varied. Some will sympathize with the employees. Some will feel that the Board was too generous. Some will be indifferent. I believe the Board acted for the common good and in so doing, fulfilled their obligation as guardians of the public trust. That any action was necessary is regretable. Joyce Martin Stored food needs rotating This winter has not been one which necessitated the need to go south to enjoy the sun and the warmth. Much of the time, while other areas of the state were experiencing foggy, wet and miserable weather, we were . Girl Scout week . If we wanted to tell you all the great things Girl Scouting offers girls, adult volunteers and the community, we could say things like: Girl Scouting provides a wholesome environment for girls to learn new skills and Or develop Girl Scouting helps girls make friends and prepares them for the future. Or perhaps even, Girl Scouting is unique in its commitment to bring out the best in each and every girl. While all of these statements are very, very true, they leave out one of the biggest things fun! about Girl Scouting-th- e Think about it. The laughter of Brownie Girl Scouts as they self-confidenc- e. food, you are probably in for a rude awakening if you ever try Our survey revealed that of those who store whole grain and flour, 45 percent had kept it stored for more than 10 years, Department, about 67 percent of all Utah residents have some sort of food storage program. The survey also indicated that much of this food is either so old or has been stored in such a hot area that it is of low eating quality. Simple aging gradually robs stored food of nutrients and chances its flavor, but the temperature of the storage area can also alter the storage life of food, says Dr. Deloy Hendricks, professor of nutrition and food Hendricks says. Also, 39 percent of those who stored dried milk had kept it in storage for more than five years. Ten percent had stored it more than 10 years, he adds. The survey, indicated that 73 percent of those who stored food did so in their basements, The basement is usually the coolest spot m the house, but it may become a hot area if Ae food is stored too close to the furnace. Ideally, food should be stored in an area that is less than 50 degrees year round, ft Hendricks says. He says the survey indicated that it is quite common for the temperatures in food storage If you neglect your stored to eat it. According to a survey done by the Utah State University Nutrition and Food Sciences isciences at USU. Letters To The Editor The Record welcomes letters from its readers on any subject of public interest. Letters must be no more than 300 words in length. The publisher reserves the right to edit, condense or reject any contributions. Letters must be signed. Dear Editor: The College of Eastern Utah publicly expresses its thanks for the support provided by the Utah legislature during the legislative session which just ended. We realize that the legislature was faced with difficult decisions as it determined how the limited financial resources of the state were to be allocated. We are especially grateful that increased funding was provided for the CEU San Juan Center in Blanding, and for remodeling of the site of the old Carbon County Hospital which we will be able to convert into a computer-busines- s center. Although limited resources make it impossible for the legislature to satisfy all the legitimate requests that are made for funding, we at CEU are genuinely pleased with the support we received this year. Sincerely, Michael A. Petersen, President help each other prepare bedrolls for their very first camping trip, The emie of to ehe Daisy Gir, 8amt together her own scrapbook 0f memories. The joyous raising of voices in a song as Girl Scouts of all ages gather 'round the , basking in the pleasure of dry roads and sunshine. Our storms were just frequent enough to keep some white on the mountains and help us better appreciate our wonderful climate. Mild winter or not, its not likely that we will get through the end of May without frost, so beautiful as the sight is, it is not heartening to see the popcorn popping on the apricot trees on the fifth of March. This may well mean a disaster-ou- s loss of fruit, but since fretting over the situation will not change it, the-be- st alternative is to go ahead and enjoy the delightful pictures we can see, and they are many. Peach blossoms, too, are swelling, showing their deep pink as they prepare to burst forth in all their glory. Cherry buds are filling out, and getting ready for that splended time when they can beautifully proclaim that they are on their way to the fulfillment of their destiny. Bright crocuses, in an array of color, have been enticing us with their loveliness and promise of more to come.' Even where the ground has been worked to rid it of all plants, baby hyacinths have hung tenaciously to life, and now show their pretty purple blossoms with such pride, that we repent of our destructive efforts. The larger hyacinths, with their aromatic fragrance, waft their perfumes on the air, and in our almost tropical clime the lilacs also make preparations to lend their bouquet of spicy aroma and pretty color to the array of loveliness. The Navajo Willows, some time ago started to clothe themselves in summer dress. five-year-o- ld campfire. The world can be a pretty serious place for girls growing up today. Thats why they need Girl Scouting more than ever-t- o areas to exceed 70 degrees. Only help them experience the fun 12 percent of the food storage and of all that life has to areas in the survey remained offer.jpy And if learn a usefull below the optimum 50 degrees. skill two they or or more), so three (or Hendricks suggests that if much the better. people want to have a storage Adults also need fun, and program that assures the food thats why so many of them is usable and nutritious, they Unselfishly of their time to rotate the food regularly. This is give work-anGirl Scouting. play-i- n especially important if you Our community needs Girl store food in an area that is Scouting, too, so lets join in warm. wishing out Girl Scout friends the very best during Girl Scout Without Advertising Week, March 9 through 15, and You Wouldnt Know but so imperceptible was the change one couldnt help wondering whether or not they were really putting on color. But there is no question now. Their yellowish green is completely evident, and one knows that the slow, steady change will continue until the yellow is overpowered by the deeper green. The white dress of the mountain can still be seen, but getting more threadbare, each day, and without replenishing snowstorms, will completely fall away to leave Blue Mont-aishowing its true color. Whatever the color of the mountain, its delightful to n behold. When it is the first of the season, even the sound of the detested fly can be a welcome sound. That is if it is just one fly, and that one not too close. The meadow larks are here again, and their enticing song (in my childhood I was told it .was, Blanding is a pretty little town!) makes one grateful to be alive and enjoy this magnificent world and its enchantments. The greening lawns offer invitation to enjoy the out-of-door- Spring offers a reasuring promise of happiness and achievement. Trees unfold their leaves, there will be shade in summer days ahead. Fruit trees bloom, the hungry will be fed. Flowers blossom, fragrance fills the air. Birds sing their praise, their hope; do not dispair! And I? 1 look around and see theres place for me, I can achieve, for God is everywhere! . Wed, lUrch 12 ($1 nite) d always. No Show Monday Ends Wednesday SAN JUAN THEATER PG-1- 3 THIS WEEK ONLY ALL SEATS $1.50 each show mOUIJGBLOOH IrI the San Juan Record BLANDING Published weekly at Monticello, Utah, 84535. Second class postage paid at Monticello, Utah (USPS 480-400- ). Address changes: Box 879, Monticello, Utah. The San Juan Record is a member of the mm Utah Press Association. PUBLISHERS 7 p.m. arattMiuimMIS' MONTICELLO Monday Family Nite $8 Wednesday Closed Thursday $1 Nite s. J. Martin I. Adams SUBSCRIPTION RATES |