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Show Page Three March 2, 1978 THE 2, 1978 Page Three March UTAH NEWS SOUTHERN Mt.Bell Growth Looks Rest Home Good Says Vice President Resident Has (Continued from Page 1) thy and attractive to potential investor. An increasing amount of this budget is being earmarked for modernization and service improvement projects, according to Lindblom. This means projects such as Zero Pius Dialing which allows credit card, collect and similar calls to be dialed by the customer, and electronic switching, both of which will be introduced into several more areas of the state in 1978. Current plans call for the entire state to be converted to Zero Plus Dialing by 1984 and every major telephone office to electronic switching by 1995. But this is just the beginning when it comes to modernization, predicted the Mountain Bell executive. "The days of using the telephone only for voice communication is already as outmoded as the plain old black telephone, he said. Today computers communicate constantly throughout the U.S. and the world by means of the Bell System, transmitting data and other information which directly he improves our lifestyle, continued. Lindblom predicted that further advancements still in the testing stage or on the drawing board will continue to mean better communications service to consumers. Two examples he cited were lightwave communications which would cable with glass fibers and improved satellite transmission techniques which will open the home to a wide range of broadcast and reception possibilities. Who would have ever imagined a generation ago the capabilities we have with the Lindblom telephone today, and in another added, generation, our children will consider todays service as antiquated as we consider the d phone. hand-cranke- We could talk on about technology, but it doesnt mean a thing if it doesnt provide our customers with better communications capabilities, he concluded. And Im proud that, in Utah, we are using telecommunications technology to improve our quality of life. WHAT IS AL-ANO- Belated birthday greetings to Abbie Susie Menning Markham. She came to Kanab a few weeks ago and is now in Kanab Nursing Home. When a birthday party was held last week for Fern and Isabel, Abbie had only been there a couple of days. Abbie was born in Alton, Iowa on a farm on February 22, 1894. Her parents were born in Holland. They moved here to farm and to them was bom 7 boys and 3 girls. Abbie has known what hard work has been since youth. After her two children were bom, they moved several times and she has worked in Souix Falls, Iowa, for years. Her son and family are now living in Kanab; her daughter-in-laworks at the rest home and sees Abbie daily and knows what good care is given her. Abbie has six grandchildren: Dare Markham and wife, Susan Button, live in w Kanab. Abbies N? In Family Group meetings we talk and exchange ideas and we find the alcoholic experience has made us sick too and we need emotional sobriety as much as our alcoholic spouses need freedom from alcohol. Kanab Family Group meets every Friday Al-An- morning at 9:30 in City Club Room. Come join us. replace copper Thomas Light Fixtures 15 Birthday off , tjJ)CCl(ll Interest "A poor mans supper? Thats what I have all the time. Just thought Id say that first, so with it out of the way, come on down to Fredonia and join us Saturday, March 4th at 7:30 in the Cultural Hall of the Atlantic Wood and Coal Burning Stoves 15 husband passed away about twenty years ago. She is . a very cheerful and lovely person and we hope many of the residents will help cheer her and make her stay at the rest home a pleasant one. off 12x4x8 Sheetrock While it Lasts! Quient's Supply LDS Church. After the supper there will be dancing. This will begin around 9:00 and anyone who likes to dance to good live music is welcome to come. Hope we never have to listen to that famous duet againl We hope, also, to have plans completed by Saturday for the Las Vegas trip the following Saturday. If we do, we can let you know what the transportation costs will be then. See you all there! The Great White Fluff has quit falling and in its place is the Great White Muck which is turning more dingy each day. The snow is still piled high on most of the Alton countryside though. The deep snow can even be credited with the incentive for early pruning of one familys fruit trees. Florence Heaton had no trouble at all pruning her apple trees because the snow was just the right height for easy reaching. There was no need at all for a ladder. Martha and Dee Roundy had their children and grandchildren all here for a birthday celebration in honor of Martha. It was a great family party with lots of good visiting and making of plans for the next at Easter time. Birthday congratulations are in order, too, for Laura Campbell. She turned 78 years old on February 24! Seventy-eigyears brings lots of blessings and happy memories to Laura. She is grateful for the health that allows her to enjoy her cozy little home in this peaceful valley. Vane Campbells son, and family live in Pampa, Texas, where he works for the Soil Conservation Service. His wife and two children are visiting with her parents in Salt Lake City right now. Joann and Vane are hoping that there will be some way that they will be able to get Jeanette and their grandchildren down here for a visit. It has been almost a year since Vane has seen his beloved grandchildren. We hope they can find a way! Wanda and Garen Heaton have certainly had their share of hospital troubles of late. Garen was released Wednesday morn, and that night they admitted Wanda. They dont know yet exactly what is the matter with her. But for sure, she is one very ill woman. We certainly hope for her speedy recovery, and also that of her husband. Another birthday brought loved ones home. Kurt and Vivian Brinkerhoff and family came up Sunday to wish Vivs mother, Floss Heaton, a happy birthday. They had an especially good visit, Floss said. ht Or-la- Floss's sister, Ada, came to wsit on Saturday, too. Then Floss, and Ada traveled to Hatch to visit with another sister, Julia. Esther Heaton had a house full Thursday night. All of the seventh grade Valley students were here for a wild tubing adventure, which ended at Esthers home for hamburgers and hot fudge sundaes. A very nice Sacrament program was presented by the Bob Crosby family. Each of the children had prepared special stories, Karen spoke on Compassionate Service and Bob on the Restoration. '"I Special musical numbers were presented by the mutual young people and the priesthood brethren. Pres. Jack Maxwell was here Sunday evening also to interview those who needed temple recommends. His wife, Clara, came with him. An adjustment of jurisdicWith Dee Roundys family, tional boundaries involving the Kurt Brinkerhoffs, Gara than 50,000 acres in more and Jack Maxwell helping us Garfield and Kane counties is to sing Sunday night, the being considered by the Alton congregation sounded Bureau of Land Management like a heavenly choir. We the Forest Service, and certainly could use a few more to Morgan Jensen, according strong families in our ward. BLM Cedar City District I guess if more people knew and Merlin Bishop, of the advantages here wed Manager, FS District Supervisor. a have bigger community. We believe the proposed Gee! The divorce rate is zero; adjustments would boundary is vandalism rate low; the more logical units for provide families are strong; service is resource management and Alton's middle name; and we Jensen and sure turn out a lot of good kids administration, stated. "But, they Bishop who go on to be community "We are soliciting leaders in other places. I continued, on the comments public guess we lack just one proposed action, particularly thing-JOB- S! from those who have authorized use of the land involved. Administrative control of Norosa iPf Lomond Nwt Swilee Iw bwM luSn tnwl tau Jurisdictional Boundary Changes Involves County Land City, Utah 84720, from now to April 7. They will be considered in the staff reports of the two agencies which are to be prepared by April 21. A Draft Environmental As- 26,562.95 acres of public (BLM) land would be transfer- red to the National Forest; 25,762.94 acres of Forest lands would be transferred to BLM in the boundary adjustment. Location of the parcels of land being considered are indicated on the printed map, but for detailed legal descriptions and further information, those interested may go to Forest Service and BLM offices in the area. Written comments on the proposal may be sent to the BLM Cedar City District Office, P.O. Box 729, Cedar sessment Report is being prepared on the proposed action for issue in late May. Copies will be sent to each authorized user of the lands and the report will be available for inspection in BLM and Forest Service offices. There will be a three-wee- k period for com- ments before the report becomes final. YOUR OLD 10 Honored Ten "distinguished salesmen of the year were named at a banquet of the Sales and Marketing Executives of Utah recently at Hotel Utah. Among the top ten was Delayne Thelma . TUB Health CAN LOOK Screening Clinic Set NEW! Wright, Our unique process is done right in your home et a fraction of cost of replacing your old tub. A Health Screening daughter of Laurel and Julian Watson of Salt Lake City, and Ginic will be held March 8th 1 granddaughter of D.F. and at p.m. in the Kane County Health Department offices. Sarah Hamblin of Kanab. Those age 60 and over and The 10 were selected from low income are invited to 16 nominated by their comoutstanding participate in this clinic. panies for If your income is less than achievement in sales and $300 for one person, $400 for 2 contributions to the community, according to Ms. Carol people, $455 for 3 people, and Shelton, president of S.M.E. 60 years old, you are eligible. of Utah. PERMA-GLAZ- E Call for Free Estimate 467-686- 1 Provo Ogden. 383-964- Southern Utah 489-964- 1 1 644-224- 8 AT PRE-EASTE- R Kids xtsvea Spo 12 Pnce SANDALS PRICE Drastic Reductions in every Department. We must make room for Spring Merchandise. 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