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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD, Thursday, December 14, 1978 - Page 2 Casse Gray, Sagebrush Lady by Ml Every year on Casse Lyman Monson Wt Christmas with I hang tight morning closed eyes, trying to forget that I've been up most of the night, and as I ease my wear self out of bed, I vow 1 will begin to collect the avalanche of gifts for next year right now and that I will not stay up all night through November and December. Alas, I've discovered that Christmas can become a social monster, more than a soothing lullaby if it is not carefully and wisely planned. Another friend spent long patient hours designing and putting together a delightful quiet-boo- k for her own little boy. The little guy tore it to pieces the first time he played According to my idea of normal folks I know, most of them enjoy giving to their loved ones and friends and remembering them on special occasions, but when that remembering comes to include an entire regiment, the giver may pause in search of reinforcements, if not of cash, at least for time, and if neither of these precious commodities is a problem, ideas may be lack- For these and other reasons, called Christmas a monster. That is sad. that He for Whom Christmas is celebrated is not pleased with lavish excess, nor with great debt incurred to carry it out. I am certain I know of children who are grateful, yes more than gratef- ul- ubilant--over food enough to fill their empty little bellies. In many cases they would not know what to do with the -j- intricate is the same m the adult world. If those needy children are lucky enough to have parIt surely know one lovely slaving grandmother who spent weeks knitting a delightful matching set, including cap, sweater and booties with a beautiful shawl. She gave it to her granddaughter for her first new baby. The set would have cost a little less than $50 if the girl had been able to buy such a set, but it was free and the first time the baby spit up on it, it was thrown in the washer with dirty sox, pants and shirts. Maybe the grandmother's heartache over its rum could have been spared if she had given a check for the prum of the yarn and let the mothei buy something for hersell. It is wonderful how much muie people appreciate things they buy themselves lor they learn the value of a tiling and treasure it accordingly. Study shows 72 Nearly 72 per cent of kindergarten - age children entering school m the San Juan School District this fall were adequately immunized against childhood dispreventable a Utah eases, Department of Social Services official said this week. According to Dr. Taira Fu-kushi- deputy director of health, disease control branch, an immunization survey in the San Juan School District showed that out of garten enrolees, 2(13 185 kinder- presented evidence of adequate immunization against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio. A total of 09 youngsters did not have evidence of adequate immunization or exemption as required by Utah law. Two exempted for religous reasons. Statewide, about 86 per cent of Utah kindergarten - age children were adequately immunized this fall. Dr. Fukushirna noted that, statewide, the percentage of kindergarten children with evidence of adequate immunization has increased 5.4 per cent since last year at this time, when only 80.7 per cent of the youngsters had evidence of protection. those parents be willing to give would I and sometimes gar- ish toys some of our children play with. ents, ing. were with it. I Bluff fire Blanding gets $10,000 for planner; any- thing within their power for food. They would tradeanygift they may be fortunate enough to possess for the most simple food. In Matt. 8.20 we read: The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man hath now hei e to lay His head," showing us (Continued from Page expect growth to 8,384 by 83 Governor Scott M. Matheson will present a check for $10,000 to the city of Blanding next Monday, December 18, m Salt Lake City. $3-milli- The funds have been awarded to Blanding city from the State Community Impact Account to hire a professional planner for two years. The Community Impact Account, administered through ct on. sources through bonded s Cafe. The Bluff volunteer fire department was on the scene within minutes and and subdued the in- quickly-controlle- debtedness or mill levies, and urgency of impact problems resulting irom mineral resource development. the State Department of Community fairs, was established by the Utah State Legislature to assist communities impacted by mineral resources quickly moved a safe distance away, and Bob, Billy and others discharged eight fire extinguishers in a successful attempt to prevent the flames from engulfing the nearby-pumpthe Turquoise and Eleven other Utah localities were awarded Community funds by the board, reachThe a total of ing board reviewed the projects on the basis of population increase, utilization of the communities' financial reIm-pa- Af- & develop- ment. JR conflagration. It is estimated that the fire caused $20,000 damage to the service station and its contents. The station reopened to sell gasoline two days later, but plans to rebuild will wait until spring, the owner said. Without sdverfi&g, yeu vrcuSdnl kissa H .A 1) Blanding is presently the site of increased exploration and production of the nuclear energy source, uranium. Population projects indicate an of 1,042 by the end increase and total population of reaching 8,384 by 1983, representing a population increase of 140 per cent m a five-yeperiod. The present water supply is dependent on surface runoff, and Blanding could face a critical water shortage m 1980 all retail items at Cost NOW Till Christmas ar the population of view creases, the state Perfumes, Jewelry, Hair in- agency said. etc. the $10,000 grant to analyze current condition the two means wells ol by citys a television scanner. The scanning equipment will be Used to identify any existing m the two deficiencies w Little Girl Brushes, The NaturalHesouueCom-mumt- y Impact Board approved the on SALE! of Items Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday SILVER SCISSORS Mor .icello 20 E. Center ells. r that He did not treasure great possessions. He said to the S t 0O a young man who was seeking A Is The Best Gilt; "Take all that thou has and give to the poor and come follow Mr." The young man was sad and turned away, lor lie had many possessions. Perhaps the young min's Flowers us deliver ear lu Blooming Plants Elegant POMSETTIAS'fil Terrariums could be to the piles of toys compared gieat possessions - and gifts that fill our living rooms as celebiate His birthday . immunized Only two school di.-tric- Our Designed Christmas Centerpieces ts reached the 100 per cent level. Piute and Wayne School Districts, both with kindergarten enrollments below 35, were successful m having all kindergarten students immunized. "Utah law requires a certificate of immunization for school - entering youngsters, but often parents fail to get youngsters adequately immunized," the Social Services official said. "By age 2 a child to be minimally protected should have received four DTP shots (diphtheria - tetanus -pertussis) three polio doses and measles, rubella and mumps immunizations. However, a child may begin immunizations at any time." "Our concern now is to get all children immunized. One youngster with measles can cause an outbreak in a school. Local healP departments are working in cooperation with school officials throughout Utah to prevent such an occurrence by immunizing all school age children." Immunizations are available from family physicians and pediatricians. Local health departments offer immunizations at little or no cost a throughout Utah, Dr. said. 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