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Show f THE SAN JUAN RECORD Thursday September 17. 1981 - Page 2 - Letters to the editor Record welcomes letters from Its readers on any subject of public interest. Letters must be no more than 300 words In length. The publisher at all times reserves the right to edit, condense or reject any contributions, in the interest of suitability and or good taste. TTie What a sad and awful thing it is to witness man's inhumanity to We have watched the big structure of IHC corporate (Intermountain Health Care) who is supposed to be primarily inter- man! ested in the health and welfare of people, come in to our community and absolutely destroy a man who, for over 18 years, has devoted his full time and effort to see that his fellow citizens inSan JuanCounty receive quality T. L.C." during times of ill health. providing exceUent leadership to our cheerleaders. San Juan High School is fortunate to have such tireless and dedicated young women and advisors who are willing to give long hours to bring credit to their school. I personally applaud both our cheerleaders and our drill team. They have rendered appreciated services toSJHSatmuch personal expense and sacrifice. sT. R. Turk Principal Oh, what a struggle this man has had during die last ten months ( IHC took over management of San Juan County Hospital on November 1, 1981) to try and cope with the huge piles of paper work, to quiet the fears and unrest of his in the face of great change, to try desperately to find out just what it co-work- ers was this big corporate structure wanted of him. Ten, twelve and even fourteen hour days became the daily routine for Arlow, as we who live on his route home from the hospital, can testify. But, alas, his struggle was in vain because those close to the situation firmly maintain IHC was out to replace him from the day they came in the door. IHC's in people know better than to ask questions or wonder about the things the corporate gods and goddesses do. How many administrators are stil in their places 12 to 18 months after IHC assumes control? How many hospital ad ministators does IHC have who are over 55? Our guess is probably none, on both counts. So, you see, Arlow, your valiant struggle was doomed from the start. You were never given a job description or written directions as to what was expected of you. Nor, were you ever given the promised benefits that IHC gives its adminstrators, because your demise was planned from November 1. We who have watched your destruction abhor the tactics they have used and applaud your fortitude. They who hoped to discourage you to the point that you would quietly bow out, saw that ulcers and all, you hung in until termination on September 14. Yes, instead of a gold watch and a letter of recommendation for your years of service, you received a 3 --page handwritten letter elaborating on all the bad things that have happened in the last ten months at the hospital. What has happend to us? Where is the fairness and justice? sHarold and LaVern Young Dear Editor: Bluff Stuff column in last weeks San JuanRecord Alvin Reiner made a cryptic but obvious cheap shot at San Juan High School and its cheerleaders. I protest his unprofessional and flippant comment. Parents and students (both cheerleaders and driU team) were hurt by his comment, and they have expressed this hurt to me. If Mr. Reiner watched the San JuanKirtland game he saw excellent performances by both our drill team and our cheerleaders. Both groups are ably assisted by volunteers. Mrs. Ann Bayles and Mrs. Lynne Shumway are doing an outstanding job with our drill team. And Mrs. Arlene Lyman and Mrs. Kathryn Shumway are In the Beautiful colors splashed over the landscape together with beginning harvest, make September spectacular, welcome and wonderful.. Even so this month has not been spared the ugly, nor the horror of disaster. In 1666 London England was the scene of a ghastly fire cm the second of September. Picture a city with very little sanitation not enough water to keep clean, even if they had been schooled in the joy of cleanliness. There were many thatched able to continue to carry on in his effort for freedom and independence. The war dragged on with a cost in lives and property that would have discouraged any one with a cause less dear and cherished. It was not until the 14 of September 1814 that FrancisScott Key The Star triumphantly wrote and Banner rejoiced Spangled with a great thrill when the morning light, after the fierce roofs close built and. and here the heartbreak of wild fire dropped upon the unprepared and unsuspecting of city, sweeping away two-thir- ds its buildings and thousands of it's people. Recovery was slow and painful and people mourned over their losses, both of property and loved ones. 107 years later, England's king was forced to sign the Treaty of France which Ben Franklin had successfully negotiated in Paris and which ended our struggle with England for independence. This took place in September 1783. Six over-crowd- ed Dear Editor: On of my reto cent letter The Record, I see that it could have been interpreted to be a personal attack on Jennie-lea- n Nielson and Chris Williams. meant to take issue with a I STATEMENT made by both not the people themwriters, selves. Mrs. Nielson. I respect her and Mr. Williams rights to their opinions and admire them for expressing them.. I happened to agree with most of Mrs. Nielsons with the exception of the innuendo with which I intended to take issue. I especially admire her for working and supporting her fam- ily and hope we continue to have growth and opportunity to create the jobs so she, Chris WiUiams, and others who wish, can continue to live and work in San Juan. I accept the criticism, and do indeed apologize for writing my letter so poorly that it could be construed to be a personal attack rather than a disagreement on the issue. Sincerely, the sCal Black Chairman, San Juan County Commission , Dear Joyce, We want to thank you and all the other good friends who sent food, cards, telephone calls and prayers our way after the accident. Vi and the boys are home and all recovering very weU. Thank you again for your God bless you aU. kindness. Tom and Vi Redd and boys 321 North Main St. Moab, Utah 84532 Dear Editor: Recall we wrote to Representative CarroU Campbell who had introduced Bill, H.R. 2442, which would authorize the. limited sale of advertising to be placed in specific areas of post offices, postal vehicles, unmarked sides of stamp booklets and in Zip Code directories to help the Postal Service's deficits rather than the 18 cents ( now 20 cents) to mail a first-cla- ss years previous, 1620 that the famous Pilgrim band set sail from England in their little Mayflower in search of a home and freedom to live as they believed right. It would be a thrill to see the faces of that early band if they could look today at the America they founded. It would surely be startling, but would it be pleasing, I wonder? in September 1777, the battle of Brandywine was The English made such blunders their own objective was lost and General Washington was fought. feel about the limited sale of ad-verti- sng space. The comment ends October 26, 1981. period Mr. W. L. Davidson, Jr., Director, consumer Marketing Division, Customer Services Department, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza, West SW, Washington, D.C 20260 With the appearance of the 20 cent stamp just around die corner, I am sure you realize the necessity of finding vitally needed new sources of revenue for the revenue that Postal Service comes from somewhere other than your pocket! I hope I can and count on help from you friends. your The Postal Service wants to hear from you. Signed, Carroll-Campbel- In careful preparation for the future of our nation, General George Washington laid the corner stone of our capital with prayers and great hopes for the success of our nation. On a tragic note, the great and terrible hurricane of 1938 swept : in 1926, 1928, 1932, and 1944 she imposed her might without mercy in hurricanes in Florida, twice in Puerto Rico and New York killing thousands and leaving many more homeless. In the face of her many blessings and many gifts, it is painful to see the r uthless rages and destruction September demonstrates. It is also interesting to note the vast majority of people who have a favorite and most beloved month. For many it is June, considered lovely, tender and romantic. To the Sagebrush Lady, it is September mean as she can be, she has been so kind to ine, bestowing me with many of the joys I hold mos:- dear. Months must be forgiven and even as we do our cherished, children, for they are always with us. - TME EflOVDES l. Just read that the U. S. Postal Service is in the process building a $28.3 million resort training site near Po- of tomac, Mi. They spent more than $6 million for 89 acres of land in a residential area adjacent to homes selling in the $300,000 to An Olympic -$700,000 range. size pool and a large gymnasium were already on the property and the first, addition by the P.S. was a cocktail lounge. Plans for the complex caU for selected postal supervisors" to come for periods. Reachable only by air and a $25 taxi ride. Financed over a period of years, the whole project will cost more than $50 million. We demand that' Congress stop this at once. TONIGHT 'dbf.lon and Tues and Fri - Sat Sept 17 thru 22 IT IS THAT RARITY OF RARITIES, eek sR. letter? Rep. Campbell writes, as I presume he has to all others who wrote at that time: As a citizen concerned about rising postal rates, you wrote earlier expressing support for HR 2442, my bill to allow the U.S. Postal Service to accept private advertising on You will be postal property. know to pleased that, as a result of this legislation. Postmaster General William Bolger has placed a notice in the Federal Register asking for public comments about the proposal. You can do something about rising postal costs by letting the U. S. PoistalService know how you battle of Ft. McHenery, showed chat our flag was still there. September truly had her share of glory in our American history for it was on the 16 of September Atlanta on the 21 of September, destroying many lives and millions in property. It would almost seem that September had some sort of an alliance with hurricanes. In 1900 she fostered the devastation ofhurricane force that slew 6000 people in Galveston and piled up a cost in property damage that never lias been totaly established. She continued on with her hurricane affair and & L. Jarvis ing Ned Beatty Jackie Cooper, 'Z Oops! jV-W- e folks. sewyaaggBMBMBinitf slipped The younsters pictured dancing on page 4 of the September 3 edition of The Record were John and Marcey Manson, incorrectly identified by us as 'The Mason brother and sister.' John and Marcey are the children of Alan and Jean Manson, Moab, and the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Manson of LaSal. 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