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Show iHE SAN JUAN RECORD Thursday, June 10, 1982 - page 2 , Letters to the editor Sagebrush Lady The Record welcomes letters from Its readers on any subject of public interest. Letters must be no more than 390 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. Letters must be signed. - - Dear Editor; I congratulate Harold Lyman on his Honorary degree from the College of Eastern Utah. I feel that Harold has worked tirelessly on behalf of this community for many years giving very generously of his time. Since I have been in Blanding I have found that Harold always goes the extra mile to resolve any problem that arises. Congratulations Harold on an honor that is well deserved, s Vanessa Bradbury Vice President Canyonlands 21st Century Dear Editor: Recently, on the outskirts of Blanding, I had an experience that I would like the people of your community to know about, so I am hoping you will be able to publish this letter in your paper. On the afternoon of May 15, out of gas about five or six miles from the nearest gas station. After I waited for a while at my car, a young man from Cortez who was working in the oil fields, stopped and picked me up and took me to the gas station, which I greatly I ran appreciated. At the gas station, I arranged for a can from the owner and had it filled with gas. When I came out from paying for it, I found that a gentleman from Blanding, Mr. Harold Lyman, had my gas loaded in his pick up ' and was prepared to take me back to my automobile. He had come along as I was being picked up and realizing what my predicament was, had followed us to the gas station and was ready to take me back. Tins good man refused to take any pay, was good company and . Edwin Hamblin Farmington, N.M. . Dear Editor and Literate People in San Juan County: All hats off to Alvin Reiner and Vivian Urbanik on their forth(Featured coming marriage. p.6) 527, However, in all fairness, it must be noted that. Vivian and Alvin's adopted son, Francis, is a medium haired black and white mixed breed dog, who, as Alvin claims, was abandoned while an infant. It has frequently been charged that Alvin writes his column to an elite cognoscenti and that typical Bluff oons cannot even begin to decipher his cryptic commentaries on life in , Bluff and the world at large. It has also been alleged that Alvin uses big words merely to annoy and infuriate the decent and simple citizens Qf our great county. Allt I can say is WHO CARES? Why do you its called Bluff Stuff? Keep on stuffing, Alvin, and well keep reading what is known as the San Juan Wretched. Gary and Linda Sosa Box 216, Bluff Department reminds residents of San Juan County that building permits are required for all new construction, including moving mobile homes onto private lots. Building permits are not required for 1) farm buildings undwell- ings or human habitation, or 2) for mobile homes moved Into established mobile home parks. Investigation fees are charged where work is started, or a mobile home is moved onto a lot before obtaining a permit. The investigation fee is equal to the amount of the permit fees as set the San Juan Record station to find someone to take me back to my car. I was anxious to get home to attend an activity for one of my granddaughters that evening. Due to his thoughtfulness, I was able to accomplish these things. We truly finished our journey home with the feeling that there were still some Good Samaritans' left in this world and this v:as a good world to live in. Mr. Lyman, we appreciate your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, think The San Juan County Building less they are' intended as very helpful. I had anticipated an extended wait at the gas by the San Juan County Commission. The purpose of building permits is for the protection of all persons in the county, both present and future, the owners, the occupants, and the neighbors. A permit assures that what is being built or moved onto a lot will conform to the building code and meet existing ordinances of zoning, safety, and health. more information on For zoning, building permits and individual sewage disposal systems and requirements in the county, call the Public Health extension 21. Office at 587-22- 31, Published every Thursday at Monticello, Utah, 84535." Second class postage paid at Monticello, Address Utah (USPS : Box 879, Monticello, changes Utah. The San Juan Record is a member of the Utah Press Assoc. 480-40- 0.) PUBLISHERS I was not quite 14 and longing for my birthday which would allow me to join the Mutual. I thought that when I should reach that splendid state my happiness would be complete. (I had hot yet discovered the thrill that fellows could make.) But the very first dance to which I was invited as a member of The Mutual turned out to a be tragedy. I could not go. I had been down in Cow Canyon hunting cliff flowers and I had a case of poison-iv- y that sent me to hide in the closet when anyone came near the house. So great were the blisters and the swelling that if I had not hurt so badly, I would not have known that it was really I crying there in the mirror. All the friends and neighbors came bringing different remeWe tried them all dies. tea to bathe tobacco including those weeping blisters. I have no idea which of those remedies worked, but it took them more than two months to do the job. While I was still in blisters our darling ward teacher came to the house and whistled when he saw me. My gosh, he said, you look like you ought to be back in Cow Canyon and stay I fled and could not be there. induced to return for the rest of his visit. I never went hunting those elegant flowers again until last 18 year when I went with my ter sis- Quince and gave out before we reached the flowers. On a happier note, my mother was always planning something special for me. This time she had really outdone herself. Freeman Nielson had brought the first Ford to Blanding. I am not sure that it was the first in San Juan, it may have been.- - Mama had managed to get a ride for me to Bluff as the Ford took its first trip there, thrilled that my I was so ten-ye- ar old heart almost failed. All the family were there to kiss me goodbye as I embarked on that awesome journey to Bluff City. The wind was blowing, the sand 1 was deep and I dont believe - were had there. Mary Euing, and I took a we went a single mile without Fay Adams class from Del-m- ar tumbling having to spread a long carpet Fairbanks and it was a or tarp to keep the automobile from sinking in the sand. If thrilling experience. There was an early spring walk we didnt use the tarp, we were the second grade in Blaiid-in- g with We pushing that beautiful Ford. when Miss Elliot, (Louise could likely have made in less time with a good team and wagon, Redd) was our teacher. We met at the Peter Allan home where the but then where would be the glory? school teachers stayed and had treasured are my Deeply our picture taken. memories of Monticello. It It would be so wonderful to seemed to me that with its cooler feel again the great thrill of those climate and greener grass and its insignificant little journeys. The trickling streams, that it was the smell of wild jasmine and the red most wonderful place in the world earth with the heavy smell qf and I never wanted to go home sagebrush everywhere, can still again once we were there. bring dreams as I remember. I loved the smell of its tall On that delightful walk besides poplar trees and I thought that all were: our teacher Harvey the people who lived there were TheoLewis Kartchner, Fuller, enchanted and delightfui. It just dore Martino, Cecil Rogers, could not be that my grandma and Joseph Chauncy David, who lived there and spoiled me, Black, Ray Lyman, Grant Bay-le- s, had any influence on my feelings. Ralph Rogers, Von Young, At any rate, the windmill at Nate Hurst and Roy Rowley. the Jones place, the creek where Also, Gladys Johnson, Florreal clay was to be found and ence Palmer, Bessie Shumway, Baileys store where I could find Neta Hardy, Thora Black, Rea my favorite gum, bring thrills Vera Oliver, Nina ' Young, even today. Rogers, May Helquist, Lovell My little brother, Mead, was Poole, Lottie Lake, Louvine Perborn in Monticello and dear old kins, Helena Nielson and Casse Aunt Jody Wood who found him Lyman. I hope that I have not a in hollow stump where the an- . forgotten anyone and they will gels had left him, brought him forgive me if I have, but I have while we little kids played in the gone over each dear face and to tall grass under those wonderful save me I cant remember any ; poplars. more of them. Memories and San Juan are so afterward when A. Long R. Lyman edited the Record everlastingly tied together that and operated the linotype, some my mind is never far from that wonderful place. of my best teen dates and fun - . Tonight, Friday June 10, 11 Bette Midler June - FR! June 10-1- 1 8 p.m. 12 , 14 and 15 8 p m. Saturday - Monday, Tuesday Now he walks the winds of eternity! LOUIS JCHJ.UJAK ABRIENNZ FAFi55.AU . tu:s 5ATUS3AY CrSDAY Cz 2 - K & 15 J-j-- THE DOOR BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH IS NOW OPEN! 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