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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Thursday, March 4, 1982 - Page 2 i S .f l' Letters to the editor Casse Gray, Sagebrush Lady The Record welcomes letters from its readers on any subject of public interest. Letters must be no more than 300 words in by Casse Lyman Monson The publisher at all times reserves the right to edit, condense or reject any contributions, in the interest of suitlength. MARCH SONNET Tbe March winds blow and scurry the drifting snow Down every lane and over tops of trees. We dread to see it melt and then to freeze, And wish that March would hurry up and go. But March is like a wild thing, bold and free, . andor good taste. must be signed. Letters ability Dear Editor: A friend and I were visiting in the Ernest Watkins home today and spoke of the TV Guide being so expensive. Mrs. Watkins showed us a copy of The Record with a good TV guide in it, so we decided we would get your paper for the year. It will cost less than we would pay for the TV Guide for four months. She gave us each a paper and I really do like the news from the Nursing Home, hospital news and a lot of other things. widow and I am an dont get out much so I enjoy reading the papers, especially home news. I am sending a check and would like to be put on your mailing list and hope I can get this weeks paper. Respectfully, Essie Whitmarsh 83-year- -old Dear Editor: I received the following letter I hope you will publish. which Monticello PTA, I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you for your efforts in behalf of the teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. It was a good feeling! It made the entire week a positive experience. As simple as it is, it is nice to know we are appreciated. Thanks, Joe W. Davis I would like to publically thank all who helped with Teacher Appreciation Week. A lot of time and effort went into the program. extend a special thanks to LaRae Fullmer, chairman of Teacher Appreciation Week. Karen Adams PTA President I Dear Editor, I am proud of my town, and I would say that for every honorable citizen who lives in Blanding, it is time to stand up and be " counted. I have lived in this beautiful little town over 70 good years, and I have watched, with interest, new people come to many Blanding. Many have stayed and . Gloating in the avalanche or pouring rain: Pelting what he will upon the plain-Ev- er famous people be honored? an American Luther Burbank, j horticulturist was born in March, filling his honest destiny. and that was a mighty good thing hand-And March abides by Natures ruling because he helped the Lord with neither does he idly go astray, things He had not done just right. But faithfully fulfills his reign upon the land, Our good friend Alexander , Preparing it for April and for May. Graham Bell was born in March That he annoys or breaks a program planned, and in March just 29 years later, Restrains him not at all in his harsh play. he got the patent for his telephone. Such' a wonderful thing to have,-eveWhether March brings the lion Jackson, Madison, Cleveland and though many times one feels or the lamb, seems not to matter Tyler were all born in March. like strangling their teenagers too much. His stay of 31 days is On the ancient Roman calendar, who have glued themselves to it. March was the first month in the just that long every time and we may as well decide that there is was in March 1775 that It year and was called Martius. Julius Caesar began throwing his enough fun in the old boy to enjoy Patrick Henry gave his stirring demoted and him while he is here. around weight cry, Give me liberty or give me He can not be too bad because March to the third month. PerHis cry set a standard death. so America still heard. Sad Ohio, for Florida, haps (he reason that March is Nebraska, in was named that Vermont and Maine all chose this it is to say not always in a good cause, rough beto and month God tumble of honor of Mars, the Roman rough for some seek liberty to destroy been a great asset to our town. Many have moved on because they havent like what our forefathers worked so hard to build up for future generations here. I was in Salt Lake some years ago, and a very respected man said to me, I hear that Blanding is the only town in the state that does not have a beer joint or liq- uor store. He commented that we should be very proud of our town. I related to him the time that a store was set up in liquor Blanding. Hie next day all the people joined with the mayor and served notice to have it moved in 24 hours, or they would burn it down. It wasn't burned. Some people have located in or near Blanding who don't seem to the Navy! Alaska became a part of the United States by purchase from in March 1867. I bet Russia Russia wishes a thousand times, that they had never been so foolish. The happenings, both good and bad for March are endless. It is stupid to have a grudge against the month, but I carried one as a child and when I learned that a new baby was. coming, to our house in Well as I have said, March. March doesnt care whom he displeases and we had a little sister born in March. n -- come states. Four Presidents, War. sunrises directly in the east and sets directly in the west, day and night are the On March 21, the Gibbons same length and Spring begins. Texas celebrates March 2 as the anniversary of its independence from Mexico. On the 4th, the people of Pennsylvania comthe anniversary of memorate Penns Charter. On the 17th, the Little People are watching to see that you honor them by wearing . the green. So look out for your welfare that day. There is a superstition that the first three days of March are very unlucky and there are many farmers who will not plant a seed until (Continued from Page 1) Utah. He noted the long distances required for rural citizens to be on state boards and committees, but urged residents to make a commitment to get involved anyWe need to see Utah econway. outside the Womy diversify asatch Front, Thylor added. He said he felt San Juan County should push against locking land upxas wildnerness study areas and National Park area. Taylor promote development of com- mended the united efforts locals in getting the Recapture Project on the road. Im proud of the , after March 4. what has happened, of the voters support, and Im proud of the small role I played in it. Taylor said he felt southeast : Utah has benefited more from his serving on the Transportation board than it did when he was senator. 'Weve got, to develop in our minds the idea of rejoicing in the successes of other counties and cities. of others. On March 27, 1794, the calendar, especially since those born in March are known for their courage. Happy birthday, March babes and may your courage never fail. President signed a document that created the United States Navy. Long live Washington and Washington o TBflEKIQWnES thru show tim&7 p.m. Thursdays Friday and Saturday show time 7 9 p.m; Monday Thurs and Fri March 4 and 5 A interesting Sat - Mon and rues March 6 - 8 and 9 Wesli In the February 11 edition of The Record, we erroneously printed that a civil suit Energy Fuels Nuclear, Inc., plaintiff, versus Marion Birch, defendant had been settled out of court. We have received word form plaintiffs attorney that Birch owes Energy Fuels Nuclear, Inc., a sum in White and Blue, If youre not like the cur In the story, Dont bite the .hand thats feeding you. WC 1748S are ongoing to collect those funds. M HEARHEEP excess of $30,000 and activities A Signed, An old Settler, Ervin R. Guymon Box 266 Blanding, Utah 84511 She was such a dear, cute, little doll that I had to forgive March and let him stay in his place on Oops! like what we have here, so to them I would say: If you dont like your Uncle Sammy, Then go back to your home on the sea. To the land from where you came. Whatever be its name, But dont be ungrateful to me. If you donTt Uke the stars in old glory. If you dont like the Red, law suit against the Commissioners is really a suit against every honorable citizen in, or near, our town. Tbe Commissioners were elected to represent us here, and we commend them for the fine job they have done. I recall the story of how Shirt Tail Corner got its name. A man was caught with his pants down. Seems as though history is about to repeat itself. It is that as unreliable as March is, he should choose the dainty violet for his flower and the bloodstone or aquamarine for his birthstones. The Hall of Fame was founded on March 4, 1900. That was a most fortunate thing because without it, where in the world could the ' have by Barry Me rfilhams Wed - PG Bernadette Peters Starring Andy Kaufman & Thurs and Fn March 10 -- 11 and 1 2 . PG Starring Chevy Chase SPECIAL-Monda- y See it & patti D'ArabanviUe Family Night $8 ' at The Movies Monticello ? Z |