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Show A '' t THE SAN JUAN RECORD Thursday June 9, 1983 if wwwwwvwvwwwww Bluff Stuff by Alvin Reiner WWWWWVWWWWW As one walks through the deserted school playground, ears ache for the laughter and shoutMr. Reiner, Ronnie took ing. the ball from usl seems to rise with the heat waves emanating from the asphalt. The breeze moves the swings ever so gently ... Roger, stop banging into Tammy, Pm ready to call out. I truly love my profession, though at times Pm ready to tear out what few tonsorial filaments my scalp still possesses. What do you. mean your little sister ate your homework? I once stated in disinterrogatively belief. Though students and teachers may issue expected pronouncements of esctasy upon the arrival of that 180th day, they are soon overcome by a void which often manifests itself in an existance of boredom. Thoughts also drift to the tremendous strides our school has made in the past seven years. A1 Kuipers inherited a mess: there was open warfare, not among the students, but among the staff; were phased out and a truly professional staff dedicated to the intellectual, social, moral, and physical well-beiof the students emerged. The from the laughing stock in the district to an institution of respect had commenced. Then a whirlwind named Bill Long arrived on the scene. He accepted nothing less than 100 percent from the students and faculty, and 200 percent from himself. Bill did what needed to be done whether threatening to cut off welfare or chasing a hookyplaying youngster across a sand dune. Attendance, once a major problem, now hovers around a denizen, Lqpe and Russell Hales and Roy Peason, are currently gallivating around the European continent and showering community residents with having a wonderful time, wish you were here as well as scenes of the lands of many of our ancestors. airThe Bluff has a new access road port located about one-ha- lf mile west of the Mexican Water turnoff, When the highway was a few years ago, the old airport was obliterated and route through a circumtitios several gates and by a private A residence was concocted. number of residents petitioned the solons of the mountain. The commissioners saw the wisdom of our locafthfipands, negotiated with the landowners involved and provided the machinery necessary to complete the project. Thank you gentlemen. The landing strip is more than just a convenience for indigenous piper cub setters, as it brings revenue generating visitors into our area, as well as provides for a medical airlift should the ng sis re-alig- ned right-of-w- ay Scholastic achievement, which started to rise seven years ago, has now achieved a level in which Bluff students can compete on a national level. Now, as Bill departs for the challenge of Monument Valley High, A1 Kuipers returns to continue the progress he initiated. Now for the modicum of events which are associated with Bluff need arise. Enough of this contemplation. Have a good inerim. its residents, past and present. Two former residents and one and these Practicing their manual dexterity on video game to move for the are Blanding Bluff sixth graders big getting ready and San Juan Junior High next year as they study electrical engineerjoy-stic- ks, r) Bernice Black, Shoni Austin, ing at a local video emporium. Valencia Stash, Sheila Parrish and Sharlene Redhorse. Alvin Reiner photo (1-- Bluff by Alvin Reiner The Bluff sixth graders prea sented series of short, humerous and, at times, direct skits on what life holds in store for them when they make the IPIhxMes YooaVe ysDM school big town students fantasize tow. ftlhi 11 inter-territor- ial phenominal 95 percent. ESasy - Page part-ti- me tants meta-morpha- t. transfer from small town mentary school to junior high. ele- big city The actors portrayed a variety of less than admirable traits they inherited from older probably brothers and sisters. Much to the chagrin of bus driver Alex Mustache, and educator Rhonda John, there were wrestling matches, and other forms of rowdyism, the frequentof a supposed notorious ing gaming establishment, as well as kick me signs tacks and applied to the pedagogues posterior. I Sharlene Redhorse was excelas she bopped into the classroom with her giant radio deck tape perched on her shoulder, blaring out the hit of the day. Her disrespect earned Chris her a trip to Johnsons office where apparently the board of education was applied, for in the next scene, Sharlenes wailing decible level the aforementioned exceeded music. Ml A lent vice-princi- pal However, a limited time, you can buy some of in your business at special prices. Contel is selling these phones to customers: Now, for the telephones you're using at home or Phone Standard Rotary Dial Desk or Wall Phone Standard Touch Call Desk or Wall Phone Trendline Rotary Dial Desk or Wall Phone Trendline Touch Call Desk or Wall Phone Price $19.95 $44.95 $41 .95 $54.95 THREE EASY WAYS TO PAY these three convenient payment plans: 1 Charge your purchase to your next phone bill. 2 Charge your purchase to your phone bill in three monthly installments. 3 Use your VISA or MasterCard. Each telephone you buy comes with a y warranty. Within 90 days of purchase, defective phones will be repaired or replaced with a similar model and color from Contels inventory. Pay cash or select from 90-da- ORDER FORM SAVE ON LEASE CHARGES When you buy the phones you've been leasing from Contel, you save the monthly rental charges and your phone bill is reduced. YOUR OWN PHONES STAY WITH YOU And when you own your telephones, you can take them with you when you move. There's no more bother about turning them in to the telephone company. GET A BARGAIN, ORDER NOW To insure that you get the special prices listed, place your order for the telephones you rent from Contel now. Just fill out the handy form below and send it to: Contel P.O.Box 279 Mocb,UT 84532 Or cs!l your loccl Contel office at 259-515- 8 want to buy these telephones which I currently rent from Contel: Number of Sets Colors Phone I (please print) Name. Address. Current Monthly Rental Price Charge lost. hearing lectures from (Sheila Parrish) and Granny Gramps (Chris Boy) as well as being totally bored, the youngAfter sters decide to them- re-ap- ply towards selves endeavors. academic Story hour begins at Monticello Library Story Hour begins at the Monticello Branch of the County Library today (June 9). Children ages 3 to 8 are welcome for an hour of stories and activity. The Story Hour, which begins at 3 p.m. each Thursday, is a complementary service of the Tikonis Club. Honor America. Flag Day through Independence Day. June 4, 1983. Zip City aU was not 14-J- uly Phone Number! ) (Check One) Bill to my telephone account as a single payment. Bill to my telephone account in three monthly installments. MasterCard Charge to my VISA Account Number Bluo Mountain Soptic SorviCQ '4 Expiration Date 'From your tank to ours 507-25- 79 Signature. Do not total the amount of your order. We will add applicable state and local taxes. 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