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Show 7. ,'r Monticello, San Juan County, Utah 84535 Vol 53, NO. 26 THURSDAY, JUNE 25, J970 Canyonlands Capitol Jensen Development Co. Cool Clirrate Opponition Voiced at I sparks housing boom The arrival of three new homes in Monticello the past week prompted Mr. Buckley Jensen, owner and manager of the Jensen Development Co. to announce that he has 10 new homes under construction in Monticello presently, and others that should start in the not too distant future. Mr. Jensen also said that sales are brisk in Moab and Blanding, with a new home recently set down in Moab, and another large "sectional" home slated to arrive there : next week. As the area representative for the Boise Cascade Corporation's line of "Kingsberry Homes", Mr. Jensen is pleased with the progress being made. "When I moved back to Monticello two years ago (following graduation from week, Governor Rampton, Senators Moss and Bennett and Representative Burton all sent letters of opposition. This proposal covers 1, 655, 585 acres in southern San Juan County. Clyde Conover of the State Board of Water Resources represented both the governor and his own J' r rjc . 5th Indian Day ' housing shortage. There were virtually no new homes being built, and no one seemed to be very concerned about the problem. There was a need, and an opportunity, and so I started looking at all the "pre-faand "pre -- built" home companies in the Intermountain area. I selected Boise Cascade because it had the best program all around. Now, 18 months later and a lot of work, worry and experience behind me, I think things are starting to jell, " mused Jensen. Boise Cascade homes in Utah are built under factory controlled conditions at their large plant in West Jordan. From a multitude of floorplans and exterior appearances, a home arrives completely finished inside and out, ready to set on a basement or founda' tion for immediate occupancy. Boise Cascade has invested millions in research and v $$ rtm P: A termed success Bluffs 5th annual All Tribe Indian Days is now in the record books marked "Success" ! The hard working Indian Day Committee of Navajo and whites and community spirited helpers are recuperating from their strenuous days of preparation; the grounds have been cleaied of debris and scoured by many little boys searching for lost treasures. Joanna Pierce is totaling up recipts and expenditures with crossed fingers, and the sound of "Next year, lets. . " is heard in the land. The glow of satisfaction that comes with success coopera- tive venture between the Navajo and white residents of the Bluff area lingers on and great plans are afoot for further joint undertakings. As in past years many people and organizations contribute to the days success. The sanjuan County Sheriff's Department, The San Juan Record and The Moab Times Independant, Utah Power and b" ,, t -- NiV WwM' developement to enable them W to construct large homes made and in helping people get loans," stated Jensen. Five different loan sources are currently being used by Jensen Warm Welcome BLM hearing department in voicing disagree -- sioners Calvin Black and Marion Hazelton told the gathering that they felt the land should be made available to private ownership except for those scenic and historical or archeological sites designated and these should be managed on a multiple use basis. Included in this group of plots is one of 39, 000 acres in the Grand Gulch that BLM has proposed as a "primitive area. " There was much objection to the size of this plot. appalled by the lack of adaquate housing in Monticello, " Mr. Jensen recalled. "Many times men working in the area would move their families to Moab and commute because of the in making financial contacts - Pe CPV A BLM land classification ment with the proposal as proposal met a wall of oppositionoutijned. State Representative at a public hearing hear last Alfred Frost and County Commis- BYU) I was of the same materials used in on-si- te construction, but strong enough to take the knocks of a 300 mile highway journey with virtually no ill effects. Three months ago Boise Cascade started gluing all joints and connections in the entire house, along with the usual nailing. They use over industrial glue on an average home, making them infinitely stronger, and all but eliminating interior damage in transit. The biggest obstacle in home building is financing. "The largest share of my time the past year has been spent ,0C jl2 PACES fv Wi V'- Light Company, KUTA; St. Christopher's Mission, Sunset and Deseret magazines, and many merchants and individuals who gave their time and effort. The filming crew of KUED-T- V TV filming the event for a uture episode of "Pride" ( a program dealing with minority groups positive efforts to preserve their cultural heritage), supplied lights for the nights competative dancing events, gave support and encouragement above and )eyond the call of duty and has the committees undying with automobiles 50 years Development, and Buckley ago. " gratitude. reports that he is more than "I would like to see some Remember now, its always in assist to people willing solid steady growth in our third Saturday in June. See the obtaining their home loan. area so that young people who in 1971. -"I believe "pre built" homes " you can come here grow up " back, are the thing of the future, stated Mr. Jensen. I have said Mr. Jensen. With wages several friends and acquaintances SBA man here and prices spiraling like they who would return in a minute are, the only way to produce A if they could find gainful representative of the homes within reach of most I believe we Small employment. Business Administration a in people, is to build themconhave a bright future in San will be in San Juan County central location, under but one of our biggest Juan, the during coming week. trolled conditions. The savings problems has always been Persons wishing to contact of huge volume buying, large housing. We cannot expect . him may do so in Blanding concentrations of skilled labor, new industry without it. I hope at the First Security Bank on production techniques, that my program and others June 30, from 2 to 3 p. m. like it can help to solve the are really amazing. They are Appointments may be scheduled " concluded Mr. do with to now starting problem. just through Brent McAllister, homes what they were doing Jensen. Manager. and-mas- s The site of the Cedar Mesa homesteads is included in this classification proposal. These homesteads are now in court procedure to seek revocation of BLM's rejection of them. If this ruling is set aside and the proposed classification is made, the whole procedure for applying for the homesteads will have to begin again at the public hearing level. This process could take several years. However, under the new Public Land Law, the land inN this proposal if it is approved cc could be sold by BLM in plots of up to 5, 120 acres each, either adjacent or scattered, to the highest bidder. Under the new law all public lands must t be sold this way if the buyer is an individual. If the buyer is a another gevernment agency, city, county or state the bidding is not required. The small farmers and ranchers seemed to think that this would eliminate the small operator as a prospective buyer. Interested parties have until August 5, 1970 to enter any comments concerning the proposal. Letters should be directed to the District Director, P. O. Box 1327, Monticello, Utah, or to the State Director, BLM. P. O. Box 1505, Salt Lake City. BLM, Demos meet Saturday The County Democratic Convention will be held Saturday at 1 p. m. in the Blanding Library. The convention will be preceded by a luncheon at the Elk Ridge Restaurant. Gunn McKay and Keith Melville, canidates for State office will be present as will a representative of Senator Frank Moss. Burton here Saturday Congressman Laurence Burton will be in San Juan County Saturday, it was learned from San Juan County Republican Chairman De Mar Perkins. New swim lessons The second session of swimming lessons for beginners only will start soon. The swimmers must be 6 to 12 year old. The lessons will be held five days each week. Signup : must be complete by Tuesday at 9 a. m. at the Monticello pool. |