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Show O) Bluff Stuff by Alvin Reiner Well, blew it last week as I forgot the Feds had off on Memorial Day, and thus couldnt get this in on time. Last weeks big news, at 1977 I 9, June least as far as students and teachers are concerned, was the conclusion of the school year. Earlier in the week the youn- gsters went on a picnic at Third Reservoir in Blanding. They also visited several attrac- Record tions such as The Edge of the Cedars Museum. Two days later on May 26 graduation exercises were Juan with Perry Maryboy, Jeannie Sampson and Patrick Yanito receiving their diplomas. attendnance awards were given to Leroy Boy, Terry French and Fred Yanito. Congratulations to all those being honored. The softball field is in good shape, thanks to the efforts of Ed Carlson and Mike Herring. Both the Bluff and Todahaidi-ka- ni teams won and the Bluff women have a record of 1. The Herrings; Lee, Betty, Sandy and Scott have moved to Kayenta. They have been an asset to our community and were sorry to see them go. Betty has been responsible for keeping us all on our toes at the Bluff School. Charlie Yanito is back home held San The 1-- rapidly after his recent accident. I underand recovering THE BLUFF SCHOOL held its picnic recently at s Here Third three first reservoir. Blanding graders are shown one a of the many activities of participating in the day. Photo by Alvin Reiner. end-of-y- tug-o-w- ar, Farm acreage reports sought poses to use acreage planted in 1977 as a basis for establishing an acreage allotment, how- ever. Farmers Anticipating changes in farm legislation, the Agricultural until will have of this year to report August their acreages. Acreages must be reported prior to 1 Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) will soon request San JuanCounty farmers to report their wheat, barley, corn and grain sorghum acreage. Both congressional agricultural committees have reported out farm bills which is provide that if a implemented for the 1978 farm crops, the acreage required to be set aside may be based on a percentage of the acreage planted for harvest in 1977. Neither version of the bill pro set-asi- ear harvest. Farmers who fail to report planted acreage will be considered to have no planted acreage and may be ineligible for program benefits in 1978. ASCS employees will make spot checks of farms to assure de that acreage reports are curate. stand the girls flocked to the hospital in record numbers to visit him there. Tom and Lucille Jones are both recovering from an auto accident in which a youth in a stolen car ran into them. The wedding of Kathy Tso and Reverend Steven Plummer has been rescheduled for Saturday June 11. Also dont forget that June 11 is All Tribes Indian Day in Bluff. Thats it for this week not one of my more exciting literary works, but its two in the morning and my brain just isnt functioning. ac- Historians teaching in county San Juan County for two weeks, teaching an American History Two of Utahs outstanding historians, Dr. Lyman Tyler and Dr. Floyd ONeill, are in class, called The Indians of the American West. The class is being held daily from 1 to 4 p.m. at San Juan High School, now through June 17. Beef voter registration The San Juan County Agricultural Stabilization and Con- Facts about Service (ASCS) servation office is continuing to register beef producers to vote on the beef research and information order. Beef producers who fail DRINKING and Drug Abuse 6 and will continue through June 17. over half of registered producers vote in the referenIf Physiological theory: Many theories have been advanced which attribute alcoholism to a variety of physiological CAUSES but none have been of those dum and two-thirvoting approve the order, the Secretary of Agriculture will appoint a beef board, composed of not more than 68 beef producers, from named submitted by producers organizations. The board would colds proven scientifically. Alcoholism in the advanced stages demonstrates a number of physical and physiological disorders, but these are regarded as RESULTS of drinking not causes. However, the role of the physiological factors on and PROthe ADDICTION of alcoholism is GRESSION well documented. Environment vs. heredity: At present studies have been unable to provide conclusive evidence which supports the heredity theory regarding alcoholism. On the other hand, research indicates that environmental influences such as parental example, drinking lect assessments on sales of cattle and use the funds for beef research and information programs. Registration may be in person or by mail. Those who wish to register by mail may request the ASCS county office to mail registration cards. All persons who produced beef during calendar 1976 are eligible to register. This includes feedlot operators as well as dairymen. Each prosuch as a famduction entity ily, partnership, or corporation is entitled to one vote. A or FFA member may register, provided he or she . The County ASCS office will begin accepting acreage reports immediately. practices and patterns, peer groups, culture, etc. have a --- LIFETIME GUARANTEED 4-- FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR CAR) (FOR KfinjFmuHira (m IjlSM? Ki CUSTOMER NAME- ADDRESS .STATE. CITY lUUUlMMMHJUUuUUUUUU Offer expires June 30, -- ZIP. -- TEL. 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Holyoak, San Juan County ASCS county executive director, will resolve challenges. vague spiritual desires as they begin to realize their press powerlessness over alcohol. They have lived their lives as agnostics or professed (Please turn to page Street North M0NTICELL0, (801) UTAH 84535 587-23- 21 i 10) ORTKO 0A20K1KI Soil Cl Folicgo Dust n Recommended for vegetables, fruits, flowers. n Protects against certain soil insects and diseases. 24 West Second ALCOHOLISM by Will Bordeaux Substance Abuse Worker State Division of Alcohol to register cannot vote in the July referendum. Registration began June & 2.49 BLANDING HOME CENTER Blanding t 4 I , N V |