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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, February 23, 2000 - Page 12 ROUND THE REGION Educational legacy from Palmer family The name Palmer brings to mind a tradition in the educational system in Monticello. With the recent What's passing New by of Ann Palmer, Lou Mary by Mary Lou lost the last of three Hoggard wonderful teachers. was fortunate enough to have been taught by Ann Palmer in the third grade and Ada Palmer in the fifth grade I at Monticello Elementary School. These two sisters-in-la- w played an important part in my future and many of my fellow classmates. Prior to my schooling, their Maude Palmer, taught my father Lloyd Duckett. This is a story he often mother-in-la- w told of the dedication this teacher portrayed. On one particular school day, lessons had been given and Lloyd chose to gaze out the window and talk to his friends instead of doing his English. At recess and lunch, he was given the opportunity of being outdoors with the other children. At days end he was informed that he would have to stay after school and finish his English. Being a good hoy but rather mischievous, he derided to see how long his teacher would keep him if he chose not to do his lesson. He continued to look out the window, rest his head on his desk and doodle on his paper. At 6 p.m. Cooper spent four weeks on traordinary camp were Kim, the road taking in the sights Denise, Dennis, Ashley, Jerin five states. In San Diego emy and Staci Hoggard. Josh Harris, Brian Burrell they watched the migration of to the whales. Heading Mesa, and Juan and Lou Ann AZ they visited Carols sister Hansen joined the group on Welma Williams and Steve Saturday for a burger and and Ada Eagar. In Benson, AZ dutch oven spud cookout. Juan and Lou Ann took the they toured the recently opened Kartchner Caves. long way around to Moki takIn New Mexico they toured ing in Red Canyon and the old White Sand Missiles Base and Blue Lizard Mine. the Natl Wildlife Reserve on Jennifer Burtenshaw and the Rio Grande River. The re- roommate Gina visited her serve is south of Soccorro and parents Kim and Cyndi and well worth the time spent. family over Presidents Day Doug and Annette Boyle and from their studies at Utah Valfamily traveled to Grand Juncley State College in Orem. Seth tion to watch Also visiting parents Jim King play in a baseball game and Cynthia Muhlestein were Dennis and Gayla Muhlestein between BYU and Mesa Coltwo BYU won of LeiAnn Muhlestein. PS. and lege. Todd Eldredge, Fidel Lopez three! Afterwards, the Boyles Dawn and Keith Hoggard attended visited grandmother Scott and and brothers a training session in Price to Boyle Bill and families. Doug and complete vehicle safety inspecAnnette lived here prior to tions. I received a letter from moving to Orem. Jack Palmer passed away in Willie Barton in Orem. She is the San Juan Hospital after a feeling much better and sends lingering illness. Funeral ser- greetings to all her friends. vices will be Wednesday in Mrs. Barton probably doesnt Blanding. Many remember know the influence she and him for his willingness to help husband Loyd had on me as a and sense of humor. youngster. They lived The annual Moki Canyon from us and raised a Presidents Day campout was large family. I always told my enjoyed by a hearty group. mother that I was going to Three days of camping, riding have lots of kids just like them. ATVs, snowboarding on the I fell a little short, having only sand dunes into Moki was en- six boys, but they have filled joyed by all. Attending the ex my life with much joy. son-in-la- w kitty-corn- Moab - Should Grand County abolish term limits and recall pro- visions approved by voters eight years ago? That will be the topic ofan upcoming public hearing. In 1992, as part ofa change of government referendum, voters approved adopting a seven-membcounty council and rules limiting county council members to two consecutive terms in office. The change of government proposal also gave residents a chance to recall council members through a petition process and vote. Now there is a sentiment within the council to drop both term limits and recall. Some council people would like to have that reconsidered," said Council Chairperson Kim Schappert. Theyve gotten feedback on those topics, and theyve decided that we should have a public hearing and see about having these changed, which we can do." Council member A1 McLeod agreed. Term limits are kind of lazy democracy. I think if people in a community dont want someone in office, they will vote them out. It is kind of weird to have both term limits and recall, because if you have Times Independent one, you really dont need the other. non-partis- Options explored for Friends of Marguerite ruins Cortez - National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, wil- derness designation, or new National Landscape Monuments.... The pros and cons of those options are being considered for a 164,000 acre area west of Cortez on the UtahColorado border. Local residents vow to fight any change in status for the BLM managed area, currently known as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Senator Ben Knighthorse Campbell and Representative Scott Mclnnis are sponsoring legislation that would create the Canyon of the Ancients National Conservation Area. Colorado environmental groups are urging Campbell and Mclnnis to include some wilderness areas in the bill. The Colorado Environmental Coalition and Sierra Club are proposing that 33,000 acres in Cross, Papoose and Squaw Canyon be protected as wilderness. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt has threatened to make the area a national monument, and most recently has talked about creating a new' National Landscape Monuments system to be operated by the BLM rather Cortez Journal than the National Park Service. (ffa scholarship dinnerI Otoltsiha j&ff Band 11 looking for musicians Send in a video or audio of your skills to PO Box 554 Monticello, UT 84535 is Let it rain ... Let it snow ... Just dont let the north wind blow! y Shelly's parents, Ed and Sharon Santos of Freemont, CA, are having a good visit with their daughter and family plus grandson Darrin. Cortez-are- a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AAA AAA AAAAAAAAAAAA ing swiftly to his teachers desk he presented his lessor which Mrs. Palmer checked and they both walked out of the schoolhouse as a big full moon was rising in the East. Troy and Shelly Ketron are enjoying a visit from son Darrin Goodlow, who is on a leave from his Navy base in Guam. Upon his return he will serve at the Navy base at Pearl Harbor. Weather and vve an important factor in our area recognize the importance of every is drop of moisture 7 'SjT 'S V V V 'yV V V V K - Friday March 9 5:30 - 8 pm rr y V V ss V V V V V V Monticello Lion's Club Navajo Taco Night $5 per plate Blanding $20 for five 678-278- 1 Monticello V v 587-230- 2 SAN .TUAN PHARMACY Cofd andflu season is herel lake, care ofyour sniff(es with medications from San Juan Tharmacy Its not too early to start thinking about your farming financial needs Rogers are invited to an open house in her honor at the home of Pearl Lewis on Thursday (February 24) between 4 and 6 p.m. Marguerite moved here in the 1950s and has been Community (Ban- - (Dove Cree 1949 Ciltira ting SO years 305 South Guyrene 970-677-22- active in many community and church affairs. She and husband Scotty raised a good crop (as Scotty would say) of children. Marguerite has sold her home and will relocate to Huntington, UT. Wesley and Carol Hoggard and friends Bill and Myrna an er supper was brought in for Mrs. Palmer and she nonchalantly ate her meal with Lloyd staring at each bite she took. As the sun began to set, this stubborn little boy decided the next thing to arrive would be her bedding, so he immediately finished the assignment given him nine hours earlier. Walk- 30-da- er County may recall term limit provisions 1999 41 Your Accounts Insured To $100,000 TOLL FREE Community (Bant I- - (MonticeHb 317 South Main 435-587-34- Your Accounts Insured To $1 00,000 umm Im LLNDfcR We have the medications you need non-prescripti- on |