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Show Vj'' Pago a 1 Septooi py I960 BLANDING OUTLOOK 1j OcoSbg Publlchod ororjr Friday nGEcc at Dlaed&aa X. W. Cos THE "i Utah . speaking have und(- r- r- - - - for the need of ht tttf oeth. smioub iin our town) to otatosll from valuable .relies of antiquity have gone eome in Increasing numbers and countries far away, and people to show to see what we have to show then, s have had nothing or to prove that we oared .for our noient dwellings which are being robbed and demolished, I agitated the matter of a museum more than thirty years ago Anita Gram, Mexloan Hat Marilyn R. Rowley, Monti eello Mr. H. E. Blake, Montloello Opel Howell Bluff San Juan e of a committee to move in that dlrcotlon. and pofailed to penetrate the hard crust of passive approval in increasing sitive opposition, and got nowhere. Coming still one no to notlee found have people numbers since that time, things the to show then samples of the many interesting them, answer end where to them quego, county mi.tht of rer, or tell our and history. stions about out country 7o me it was very clear that if ever we have a museum and a up and somebody would have to take bureau of information, barrier of general indifference , Three it onI over thetheChamber crry of CossReroe that in the few years told months ago I thought I had coming to me. I wanted to take up the progeot of a museum and an information booth. It was not with the idea of a job, so far as any monetary returns getting a job; it is not and I am mot expecting nor soliciting anything are concerned, The Chamber of Comseroe agreed at ones for ny services. and have gone to some expense in arranging fo ay proposition, .and putting glass covers over the shelves, but there ir- the rent and Incidental expenses to be met, and knowing the people of Bland ng as I do, I feel sure that if they get the vision of will take what lhi3 undertaking is to beoome, end the part of for the good everybody eonoerned, they will support the Chamber of Commerce in their efforts for this project. There is so much more about it than oan be told on paper, that you are invited to come in and consider the importantphases whloh my not be seen at a casual glance. and became one it : P T 'nd n cer to hove In,' For a lone tlsie I have seen Jollies Holt, NorthBlanding Hilda Perkin, S Bidding W5V am nan.. PUBLISHER Subtfprtptton Rat 9a: pan Juan County , ono ytar ., ,14,00 pan Juan County , tx nontit 2.25 1 . U.S.A in 4.50 platwitra fn ytar gloouitrt 0,5.4. 4 non t it 2.50 Stcond Clatt Pontage Paid at Blending, Utah I i withv J - it c? NBA o o & tl San Juan County Commission n Dear Mr. Walton As n ow and growing rapi as in Bland interest is Shown above, is in Texas as well g. Fred Jejr.cs Jaek 31 Court House, Montloello, Utah O o .Bow i Mr. William Walton, Ch&lman o II Letter to Comfy - Hardy, Harvey Mam, and Ulus, !eos; Carl Miles, one of the services of the National Recreation Association to communities across the country I had tho opportunity two weeks ago to review tho reoreation program end facilities in your County. It is our custom after sueh a review to follow up with a letter cf recommendations and general consents for your Inform- ation and eons lde rati on. Kenner, Kardld Miles, xas archers rosing R Potts, Klwood Scott, and on North Ridge. The only D. Scott, Odessa; and Bill Mor- The statements that fellow are a result of careful review of your Blaniing ' nan is Jerry Brow, gan, Corpus Christ!. County recreation operation as it relates to what other ooeunl-tic- s. fartherest back. Texans include across the country have provided in tho my of. facilities HiinmiinnniiniiniiuiinminnniiinniiimimnMiiiiiiiHH- -and services. ynfT a group of FHIEZIH BY THE Bur-wo- od 0 1. The County CommSss loners and complimented m the progress you your Recreation Board art to bo have Bade in providing bails recreation facilities in each of your cosnunitios throughout tho County. Such facilities are universally available to tho youth and adults of eoeminltles across tho country, Ebr your foresight you have now eliminated this lag in your County. ?. supJ careful planning on ycur part and tho excellent cf and groups in ths various oonuhitloo through Individuals port out the County you have been able to construct this facilities at a lower cost to the taxpayer than siy equivalent county in the Through eountry. cost of two fenced tennis oourts and softball backstop and is generally estimated at $10,000. You were able to provide tho same facilities for around $6,000 with a total saving of $4,000. You have made nearly a similar saving in the provision of your two swisming pool and other sports facilities. In talking to officials ir. Richfield, Utah, later in ths wotk about what you were able to do for tho dollars Involved they were quite artaz ed at the low figures for value received. The diamond OFFERED AT BIG SAVINGS V, wtr fortunit, in being nble to join with Another Norge dealer in the purchase f a full carload of Norge Freezers. These are now on sale at tremendous ( sawingi ........ 3. In reviewing your tenatlve plans for tho provision of a golf course to serve the whole County as wsll as to prolong tho stay of tho tourist, 1 would say that after it is once constructed it should bo self --sustaining. Your golf season is rather short compared to, say. Southern Arizona of California whsro year-rougolf is played. Experience inythese section! of tho eountry shows that a golf course operated year around will pay for ItsilfN and return a net profit each year. Your shorter season will notL pay original costs but tho users1 foes should operate and maintain it without further expense on tho part of tho tax payor. Coif is fast becoming one of the most popular sports activities in ths eountry and a legitimate eounty responsibility, nd COME IN TODAY J ol 111 C. I did not have an opportunity to get up and see the ski area Is being developed by Interested citizens for the benefit of tho County, Sueh an area should provide good f sally recreation, and if the County has money available to assist with the de (Cent, p.8 Col. 3) 4 "hi oh |