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Show - a Monticello, San Juan County, Utah 84535 VOL. 51, NO. 52 Canyonlands Capitol THURSDAY, Cool Climate DECEMBER 26, 1968 S5 q The San Juan County Commissioners Monday approved a 1969 budget of $1,680,013 which will work out to a mill levy of approximately 15. 97 mills, up 1.6 mills from 1968. The budget was adopted following cuts of several departmental requests. q This gaily decorated Christmas tree is surrounded by heaps of packages brought by the Elementary School .children for the needy of Blanding a real display of the Christmas spirit 15 minutes, from-Wednesd- ay through Friday, echoed with the joyous sounds of nearly 250 children's voices joined in singing Christmas carols under the direction of Miss Tibbitts, accompanied by Miss Finlin-so- n on the piano. Other fun things included a trip by the sixth grade chorus to Aneth Boarding School and Montezuma Creek School, teaming with the Junior High School and High School bands to produce a fine Christmas program. This same program was presented at the San Juan High School Dec. 15. A portion of the program was taken to the Long Term Care Hospital in Blanding. The chorus is directed very ably by Mr. Sam Shore. On Thursday the school saw the hilarious movie "Sammy the Way Out Seal" by Walt Disney, as a gift from Mr. Durfey and the school staff. Friday was the big day, beg-inniwith the traditional "colors" played on the coronet by the 6th grade boys, followed by the Pledge. Caroling took place with the whole ng Shown in the pictures are various Jaycees and their wives decorating the huge Christmas tree for the patients at the Home and various mem- tag Home in Blending and spon- - beIS doln8 thelr blt as San,a soring of a free show for the children on Tuesday afternoon. Warm Welcome (o) The General Fund approved budget is up $16, 300 over 1968. The County Road Fund approved budget has been increased $53,000 over 1968 but will require less tax because of a carry over balance from 1968. The Tort Liability Fund budget remains the same as Children know real meaning of Christmas It has been a busy season at the Blanding Elementary School. Christmas has been the focal point of their activities there as everywhere else . The days preceding last Friday were filled not only with the usual class work but with many other exciting activities. All the rooms were gaily decorated with trees, tinsel, chains and gifts. The halls, every morning for - per copy $etf oonutfy fcaodlgjetf 0 I0 14 PACES 1968. The Recreation FUnd remains virtually unchanged from 1968, as does the Library Fund Budget. The Weed Control Fund budget is greater than disbursements for 1968, but will require no increase in mill levy because of carry over balances. The exhibition fund has been decreased by $6500. The Extension Service Fund budget is up but carry over funds provide for a slight decrease in levy. The TB Control Fund and the and Indigent Fund will Poor school joining in the fun. Then require no tax levy this year. the 6th grade class presented -The Hospital Tax Fund will two fine original plays be up $41,000 in 1969 with a "False Santa" and 'The Story result increase in levy of about Never Told" and during the 1 mill. The Airports Fund intermission several ladies perbudget has been increased, but formed a lovely dance to no increase in levy virtually "Westminster Cathedral". occur. will When all the other classes There will be no levy for the had retired to their classCourthouse Addition Capital rooms, the 4th grade class Improvement Fund and a deslipped back into the multicrease of 1 mill in the Cappurpose room to present the fund for play "Santa's Big Night" to their class and the 3rd grade. Amy, George, Todd, Emil, Dan and Steven starred in the play. One of the biggest highlights of the season in the School was the fine contribution the 4th grade class did for some unfortunate families in Blanding. The boys and girls unselfishly decided not to draw names this year, but rather to bring gifts of food, clothing or toys for someone who may not be as lucky as they. At the foot of their Christmas tree are stacks of packages, beautifully wrapped. The children showed much love and concern in choosing their gifts and showed the true Christmas spirit through sharing with others ! After lunch all classes had their parties celebrating the opening of the Christmas vacation. They weren't forgotten by Santa either. He came through the hallways off and on all day, long-await- ed popping in to spread good cheer and provide ice cream for the children. ital Improvement Roads, leaving that levy at 4 mills for the next year. In other action, earlier, the Commissioners went, on record as opposing grazing fee increases on public lands. WWWUl H IIZ, Ill'll Due to the holiday, all cor- respondents' copy did not arrive until Thursday morning and will thus appear in next week's paper. The same situation. will prevail next week with New. Year's falling on Wednesday. |