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Show grandson, A1 Foster, 11, from Texas can learn some building techniques from his grandpa when he comes up to stay with them for the summer. Jack has already brought one of his horses from Dodge to ride when theyre not building together. White Rock Trading Post will open Bluffs third restaurant soon. Retaining the pioneer house as store, Inez and John (Buck) Wilson, are 1974 13 June Record Juan Bluff Stuff By Rosalie Goldman San All happy news. The kind to open up a summer. long-await- The Howell Wednesday Bluffs arrived baby ed morning, June 5. Hes a boy, Thomas Kay, 12 pounds, brother to Mary Jean, 2, and son to Ricky and Elaine. 6 Whats probably more important, hes proud grandson to the Bob Howells and proud nephew to the two doting uncles whose names he bears. The Bluff River Pirates won the first baseball game they 5 against played. It was Bland-in- g. Team of Day Drug Pay This is our first year with a Little League Team, and its great that theyre off to such a good start. Five more games to go. Ed Carlson is their pleased coach. Jack and Rose Adams, new owners of Twin Rocks Tavern, 23-1- are building their own home north of the tavern. Jack is architect, contractor, mason, carpenter. He is building it entirely by himself. He knows hes doing. This is the third, and last he says, house he will build for them. The first two rose in California and Idaho. It will be ultramodern, six rooms, two baths, garage, natural stone fire- what place... an interesting contrast a few feet away to the one they bought here. If stripped of its later additions, the tavern would emerge as one of Bluffs pioneer stone houses. The Adams young expanding by building a handsome dining area addition, part indoor, part outdoor. Buck, also an experienced builder, is using help, because hes a man in a hurry. They intend to limit the menu to three unusual dishes, specialties of Inez... Indian fry bread, mutton stew and chili with ham hocks. Sound good? Muriel Goforth and son, Bobby, were visiting with family in Egnar, Colorado, when news of the predicted blow came over the air. They cut short their visit and hurried home just in. time to close windows, tie down young trees and watch it blow. Five generations in one family picnicked together Saturday night at the San Juan River. Chad Taylor, 2, son of Cynthia and James Taylor, On an earlier day, Matt played solo at the Bluff farewell party for departing band teacher, Leslie Sorenson. Bluff will soon be a music center. Four young Bluff musicians are traveling to Bland -ing for band lessons this summer Donna Gaines, clari- trumpet. who ing Jazz Band in Bluff gave a concert for residents in the B landing, nursing home. Lin- da Cook, 7, piano; Jerry Cook, 9 singer; Matt Cook, 11, drums; Chris Cook, 13, trumpet. Rudy Cook, ancient (the father), listened, but he ca n play the Grant asked the Chamber to assist with the cost of publicity, posters in particular. Maxine advised him that the Board of Directors would be having a meeting in the near future, and the matter would He will be be discussed. advised of the conclusion. Guest speakers Tuesday were Donna Gates and AritaSparks. Donna, new President of the Beta Delta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, spoke regarding the history of ESA, which was organized in 1929. She outlined the basic purposes of the sorority and stated that one major aim is aid to the handicapped. St. Judes Research Hospital for Children is an international pro- k, 00KD.J. ject. June 11, 1974 Elwood Lovell, Manager of the Monticello Branch of the First Security Bank of Utah, showed an artists drawing of the new bank building currently being constructed in Monticello. He also showed a detailed floor plan of the building and said that total cost of the building will be in the neighborhood of $200, 000. There will be ample parking in the back of the building and at the side. There will be two drive-u- p The building will windows. consist of two floors, with the bookkeeping vault being located in the basement. Mr. Lovell stated that the target date for completion of the building is October 1st of this Accounting (Contd. from page 1) creasingly important level of government because it is large enough to cope with complex, area-wi- de an President of the Navajo College in Many Farms, Arizona on this project, and it is hoped that it can become an annual event, with Indians from all over the nationa participating. Plans are to have booths set up in the City Park to sell arts and crafts and food items. aQptfDif her conferred her great-gre- at title on her. It was a happy gathering. The Cook Family Concert. On the last day of school, The Oldest Established Float- spring All-Indi- re-shing- led Great-greatgrandmot- Uncle Steve Klunker, brother of Cindy (Cynthia), is permanently here with the Taylors. This was the first time Mrs. Barrows had a chance to meet the young off- June 4, 1974 Grant Leavitt reported that the First Annual Open Golf Tournament will be held at the San Juan Golf Course on August 31 and September 1 of this year. Grant has been working with the 8, Auburn, Calfironia, 95603... just 842 miles from Bluff. They will welcome letters and visitors from Bluff. They like their new home. Since we are specializing in youthful enterprises this week, we are pleased to mention the competence of youthful carpenters. Leroy and Lloyd Nielson, 13 and 12, undertook and completed a shingling project all by themselves. They their family porch roof, considered a big job for older men. And our Benny Jones, 6 , portrays his school room. artist-of-the-wee- Arita Sparks - Grass Valley Highway, Space of the gathering. Ida Barrows, 92, and Fran- ces Fairbanks, came from GrandColorado. Craig, mother, Dolores Allen, came from Many Farms, Arizona, with young uncle Stormy Klun-ke- r. By net, Dorine Neilson, clarinet, Matt Cook, drums, and Chris Cook, trumpet. Homer and Annette Craigs permanent new address is 2540 ders in Bluff, was the focus great-grandmot- EUilonticelBo problems, yet small enough to be truly accountable to its citizens. Award winning programs prove our be- lief. The National Association of Counties is the only national organization which represents and serves county government in the United States. Its more than 1200 member counties represent about 70 percent of the nations population. year. The outside of the new building will be faced in rough brick, and the inside will be decorated in shades of turquoise and blue. May 28, 1974 Alfred Frost, a member of the Board of Directors for the Federal Land Bank - Provo Association, explained the history of the Bank and its cur- rent activities to the Monticello Chamber at their meet- It is Bank ing on Tuesday. to do everything pospolicy to from sible keep repossessing land which has been purchased by means of a Federal Land Bank loan. The Bank loans money based on their knowledge of the individual applicant, whether the money will really be of help to the applicant, and the applicants ability to repay the loan. When the Land Bank was first established, they loaned Federal money. Now 5 of the loan proceeds is taken out in 'stock, and the Bank uses these funds to purchase money on the open market. The Bank holds down their interest rates to the lowest possible amount rather than paying dividends on the shares of stock. They operate on a minimum margin of cost. The Bank primarily loans money to finance farm ownership, and they feel they provide a service to their owners. The bank has been a tremendous help to San Juan County farmers, currently and there are 52 loans in the Coun- ty. May 21, 1974 Jay Pratt, the new owner and manager of the Canyon-lan- ds Resort, was the guest speaker Tuesday. Mr. Pratt stated that he had taken a partner, John Whitley, and they are in the process of buying out the former stockholders of the Canyonlands Resort. Jay and his family of four teenage girls plan to manage the Resort as a family-type business. An uncle of Jays, who is a first-rat- e mechanic, is working at the resort, also. He will be able to keep the equipment in good repair. o 0 you're a high school graduate ready to take full advantage of college this fall, by all means go to it. But if you think you'd get more out of college a little later, consider the benefits of 2 years of Army. Guaranteed or duty m Europe. With our enlistment, you can choose from a wide range of courses, and if you qualify, have that training guaranteed in writing before you enlist. Or, you can choose to serve in Europe. Either way, you get a starting salary of $326.10 a month before deductions, with a raise to $363.30 in just four months. Enlist now, go 6 months later. This is like having your cake and eating it, too. With the Army's Delayed Entry Option, you can enlist today, get your decision out of the way, and not have to report for up to six months, If iob-trainin- a. 2-ye- ar job-trainin- g depending on the Cham ber you sign for. If you'd like to try college while still in the Army, you can attend classes on post or at a nearby college. With the Army paying 75 of your tuition. And when your enlistment's over, there's up to 36 months of financial assistance ftpflf at the college of your choice. Jay stressed that he is making an effort to buy all his groceries and supplies locally. He appreciates the support of local people and wants to help the local economy as much as possible. Improvements and renovations to the Resort facilities, which Jay hopes to have completed in the near future, include: An extension of the landing strip, and the paving of this strip, if possible; installation of chalet-typ- e motel units to accomodate overnight visitors; completion of a natural rock swimming pool and reservoir for emergency water needs; completion of a water line to the reservoir to eliminate the need to haul water in a truck; fixing up the trailer park. The laundro- mat and showers are now in working condition, and they have been well used by Park visitors. RC&D job-trainin- g 637-077- 0 (Contd. from page 3) Serving on the Castle-lan- d Resource Conservation and Development Council from this area are Robert Billie, representing the Navajo Tribe; Commissioner Dick Broderick, representing San Juan County; Mayor Gene Ethering-to- n, representing Monticello; and Kloyd Perkins, representing San Juan County Soil Coned. servation District. |