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Show HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH Vol 69 Verdure in early spring 25 cents No 47 December 30, 1987 apricot trees in bloom but young donkeys still wear winter coats. Alvin Reiner photo News that made the headlines in 7 Skyler Crofts, San Juan Baby New Year was bom January 1, at 12:43 p.m. and weighed 6 pounds and 5 ounces. Proud parents are Shirley and Forrest Crofts of Creek Bay. The Blanding City Council approved a $300 each back pay to Blanding police officers for wages due but not paid for the Blanding. program. Nine elected officials took the oath of office last week. Commissioner Ken Bailey administered the oaths. The MHS girls basketball team is undefeated so far this year. January County commissioners approved a six percent pay raise for elected county officials retroactive for one year only. The county will act to seek a replacement carrier to serve the county in the face of proposed termination of local bus service by Trailways. A Castle Rock, Colorado woman set an official striped bass record on Lake Powell with a fish, caught in Halls January 14 39-poun- d 12-oun- police department retirement January 21 The first 1987 resolution signed by county commissioners authorized $1.8 million limited obligation bond for financing, in part, the Public Safety building complex to be built in Monticello. Historical photographs of San Juan County are being placed on file in the libraries in Monticello and Blanding. The sheriffs department was granted increased compensa- tion for employees. Monticello Bucks took first place at the Grand County wrestling tournament. Shane Mussleman was voted most valuable wrestler in upper weights and Roger Drake of SJHS was named outstanding wrestler in lower weights. January 28 The clearance rate for complaints handled in 1986 by the Monticello Police Department was 68 percent. One hundred acres of Bureau of Land Management land, 1' r west of Blanding in the area was being considered for possible purchase by the Navajo Tribe. San Juan County bought five new road graders last week. Lynn Lyman of Blanding was awarded a certificate for his many years of work in Utah West-wate- history. February 4 Private gar- bage collection or a hike in city collection rates were the options for covering the 50 percent shortfall in garbage collection revenues in Blanding. A resolution that would transfer city ownership of the Recapture pipeline and water lease to the San Juan Water Conservancy district was being considered by the Blanding City Council. Three Blanding men were arrested for theft. San Juan Broncos defeated in Blanding MHS Bucks 92-7- 6 Saturday night. Shane Shum-wawas honored at half-timactivities with a plaque present- y e ed by BYU assistant coach George Bayles. Monticello February 11 received an $80,000 Community Development Block Grant and wanted the public to help decide how the money would be used. A bill introduced by Congressman Wayne Owens would enlarge Canyonlands National Park by 417,342 acres. (Please turn to page 2) |