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Show Letters To The Editor off the Record June 3, 1974 Dr. Kenneth Maughan, entries and encouraged crowds they are enthusiastic about an annual replay. by Superintendent San Juan County Board of Education Monticello, Utah MWT it all, we have to miss the Community Development Workshop, scheduled for Friday at College of Eastern Utah in Price. The workshop Hang was set up the announce- ment release states -- - because with over a dozen federal planning agencies, the resources of the federal government seem fragmented and difficult to approach. You realize that they are not fragmented, dont you citizens? They only seem to be. Hopefully, the release continues, this seminar will draw these resources together and make One of the best things to happen in the area recently was the Little Buckaroo Rodeo held in Monticello Monday and Tuesday nights. There were anxious moments for parents, to be sure, as their own flesh and bones went flying into the air, headed for uncertain landings. But if you doubt that todays kids can take it, you would have found out different. They didnt always grin, but they all bore it, many with the big, wide smiles of new accomplishment. The cowperson, picked strictly on the basis of points earned in competition, was Robin Steele, stock-widaughter of Pete and Jackie Steele, who also just happened to win the Queen title before the rodeo even started. Everybody knew the pert blonde could handle a horse, and they found out she can stick on a calf, too. All in all, the event was a delight, staged with special gates to protect the kids before they hit the ring, and run off with a precision the big people would do well to copy. Sponsoring ESA gals were so all-arou- nd se hotly-contest- ed Water Meeting Called Bluff There will be a public meeting, called by the Bluff Water and Sewer Users Corporation, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the Dairy Cafe in Bluff. Purpose of the meeting is to gather information on assistance the organization might obtain from various agencies. Chris Jouflas, of the Southeastern Association of Governments, will be on hand to help with the process. them available to local officials. In addition, there exists the possibility that a full-time federal planning coordinator will remain in Carbon County as a result of the seminar. Not wishing to seem pessimistic, I will bet you that if a full-ticoordinator is to the public payroll added that will be the one tangible result of the whole thing. As usual, it will cost you tax money. me MWT friend of mine, who I thought understood me on most points, turned out to be wondering why I got so excited about big smokestacks and coal mines way over in Kane County. When I explained, he said I should tell other people. This is but one of the main reasons is that I am tired of being ripped-o- ff by fedlike the big organizations, eral government, and like huge corporations, who are almost totally unresponsive to individuals. If they can do that over there, they can do what they (deleted) well please over here. And this is the special kind of place some things just should not be done. A over-simplifi- so that his family need not live in a trailer court. (Perinstallahaps the hoped-ftion of the newly proposed Bluff water system - and needed sewer system - will make this problem more easily solved in the near future.) We all know the advantage of having the school principal live in the town where he is employed. John and I have often talked (urged!) that something be done to overcome this problem in Bluff. In our six years here, we have known the four young men who have held the position before Mr. Vernon. All of them have lived in Blanding. (Please turn to page 11) ed, MWT New Mental Unit Ready June 19th has been chosen as the day to dedicate and open the new Psychiatric Unit at the Carbon Hospital. Michael M, Williams, Executive Director of Four Corners Mental Health, announced that the Dedicatory Program will be at 1 p.m. Open House will follow from 1 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend all the opening ceremonies. Mental Health Staff will be on hand to show people through the new unit. Dear Mr. Maughan: It was with great dismay that many of Bluffs citizens learned of the move to B landing of Bluff Elementary School A principal, Ray Vernon. resident principal and resident teachers are essential to any community, and this requirement has been a stated one in Bluff for many years. Gene and Mary Foushee Betty Rock John T. Nielson John B. Lester Rose Mary Lester Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wolfe Bush and Iris Chancey Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bar- work out solutions. In early settlements all one the of across the country, first efforts of the townspeople was to build a school, which was a focal point of the communitys activities. Then churches of many denominations were built, and people whose lives and livlihoods were at stake in the community attempted to work out their mutual problems. Most of us here in Bluff are here by choice, aware of Bluffs problems and potential and certain that with effort and intelligence and cooperation and dethe problems termination can be solved and the potential realized. But this takes citizens -- - not commuters. One of our greatest drawbacks is the fact that a number of people who make their living in the Bluff area are not Bluff residents. The Bluff school is our biggest industry and one that is integral to the We feel there is community. no school in the county presenting a greater challenge or requiring professionals with greater skill, humanity, imagination and pioneering spirit. Mr. Vernon has always been in completely cooperative community projects and this letter is in no way intended to be an indictment of him except that he and his family apparently do not possess the faith in Bluff, the willingness nett Merlin D. Morgan Todays problems are more complex than yesterdays, but they require the same qualities to to make a sacrifice to live here, the determination, discipline and stickity-to- " that the early settlers displayed. Mr. Vernon stated that an or ememployer cannot force an ployee to live where he does not wish to, and most certainly none of us would wish to force anyone to be an unBut we do willing resident! someone to strongly object in the position of school principal who does not wish to be a member of the Bluff comWe urge the Board munity. of Education to consider the needs of Bluff as a whole in filling the positions at the Bluff school. Yours very truly, Clemma Arthur One of Bluffs greatest needs is for people with pioneering spirits, with the same determination and faith in themselves and in the community that the early settlers had. Monticello , THURS., FRI. San Juan County School Dist. Monticello, Utah Dear Sirs: It is quite disturbing to learn of the recent letter to the board concerning Mr. Ray Vernon. My husband and I have known Mr. Vernon since he and his family moved here. We have high regard for him, both as an educator and in the rela- tionship of friend. NIGEL DAVENPORT SUSAN HAMPSHIRE Rated June 15, 17, 18 THE NEW CENTURIONS GEORGE C. SCOTT Rated (theJuan wed7,thurs. r o- - , FRI. June 19, 20, 21 "ENTER THE DRAGON" BRUCE LEE have had the opportunity to often observe school actiI Rated vities during Mr. Vernons time here, as well as in several years before. My last teaching was here in the Bluff school, five years ago, and since then I have had a fair amount of contact with the school - as a substitute teacher; as a local news reporter, and as a frequent and interested visitor. I believe Mr. ous administrator and teacher. tive interest and participation in all school and community events. Some of the objections to Mr. Vernon appear to be based on his recent decision to live in Blanding. We know that this decision was not easily arrived at. He often discussed his search for and his desire to buy or rent a place in Bluff, R Mesa-Va- n Blanding WED. , THURS., FRI. June 12, 13, 14 BOTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID PAUL NEWMAN ROBERT REDFORD SAT. 7MON., TUES. June 15, 17, 18 THE MAN WHO LOVED CAT DANCING BURT REYNOLDS Rated WED. PG ,THURS7, FRI. June 19, 20, ELECTRA & Jane Turnbull Entered in the Post Office at Monticello, Utah, as Second Class matter. Published every Thursday at Monticello, Utah. Subscription Rates: $6.00 a year in San Juan $7.00 a year everywhere else Post Office 21 GLIDE IN BLUE! PG Better Awards: Auto-V- w Dove Creek THURS., FRI. Publishers Delta lota Chapter ESA Sorority R Rated Miles $ G SAT., MON., TUES. June 13 to everyone who helped us put on the Little Buckaroo Rodeo this week. Because of your cooperation and assistance, this proved to be a successful event, and good entertainment for all. FRE LIVING Winner of 1973-7- 4 Newspaper Contest Box 428 14 & WEST WORLD YUL BRYNNER RICHARD BENJAMIN Rated PG SAT. MON. & June 15 & SE NOW YOU YOU 17 HIM NOW DON'T WALT DISNEY THJI2!L:'m1. 11 June 20 & 21 THE DEADLY TRACKERS RICHARD HARRIS Monticello, Utah, 84535 Phone 801587-227- 7 ROD TAYLOR Rated um. Record Juan The Mm-V- oo 1974 He has shown ac- June xzxxm June 12, 13, 14 con-scienci- 13, San WED. Vernon to be a good and 1974 i Mr. and Mrs. R. Cook June 7, Board of Education CH PG Show Time-Du- sk $3 per car LIMIT 10 PEOPLE |