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Show THE SAN .JUAN RECORD Tourism good, industry better Utah needs industrial jobs to bolster it economy, but promoting tourism is the best hope for rural Utah. Such was the mes- industrial jobs had fallen by 20,000. Unless we can create industrial type jobs, rather than service jobs, the economic picture for Utah is not rosy, Adams said. In order to create new growth, the state has increased general fund expenditures eight-folin the past six years, Adams said. State development activity is centered in four areas: tourism, sage to the Monticello Chamber of Commerce last week. Dave Adams, Utah Economic Development Agency director, said in 1950, Utah had 50,000 service industry jobs, which d less than jobs in pay mining, manufacturing, and construction. By 1980, Adams said, Utah had 100,000 service related jobs and the number of d one-thir- research, procurement and industry. Adams said his office is aware of the economic crisis in rural Utah and' has assigned e three people to address the problem. He said although funds are earmarked to assist industry to relocate in rural areas, he feels tourism promotion may be the best hope for rural Utah. He pointed out that governors of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico and their tourism staffs are working to Four develop a Comers area promotion. He said he recognizes that the volunteer Tourism Coun- full-tim- well-funde- d cil ing forward; contributions for bringing a traveling Viet Nam has been working toward this goal for several years. In other business, Dale Black, chamber president, encouraged employers to send their employees to hospitality training sessions scheduled for April 13 and 21 at the City Park pavilion beginning at 7:30 p.m. Memorial display to Monticello are coming in slowly; and a new San Juan County Park for a noon luncheon Black said a tree planting project at Loyds Lake is mov SATURDAY, APRIL meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. Lewis files for county commission Ty of Monticello, Lewis, Bureau. He gained experience in working with federal, state and local government agencies through his service on the announces his candidacy for San Juan County Commissioner from District 1. I want to serve the people of San Juan County. My experience with complex issues and problems gives me something to offer the people of this county. We face many problems County Soil Conservation Board, the Utah Association of Con- servation Districts, and the Utah Air Quality Committee. Other civic responsibilities include serving on the board of directors for the Southeastern Utah Economic Development and for the Southeastern Utah Health Consortium. He has given many years of service to farm related groups, including the San Juan County already great county. Lewis, age 47, graduated from Brigham Young Uni- Farm Bureau wheat board, San versity with a bachelors degree in elementary education. He taught school for five years and then began farming and ranching full time. He has experience in finance, having served on the board of directors for the Utah Federal Land Bank and for the Utah Farm 16 visi- tors guide is being distributed. The chamber meets at City and challenges. My experience in leading, working with, and motivating people is needed in the county. I will work to improve and make better our Blanding Birthday Party Wednesday April 6, 1988 - Page- - 3 Juan County weed board, and Howard Congressman Nie- lsons Agriculture Advisory Committee. Lewis and his wife, Linda, were both bom and raised in San Juan County. They have six children. Blanding Elementary School Playground Notify officials if you plan to burn trash WIN ONE OF 30 SCOOTERS TO BE GIVEN AWAY! I Fabulous Sales At All Participating Merchants If you plan to bum weeds or trash, it is a good idea to notify the proper authorities. Dry conditions and seasonal winds make it easy for small fires to get out of control. Fire fighters have responded to several calls in the past two weeks where trash burning fires have spread. Persons planning to bum trash and weeds are asked to notify the proper authorities. In Monticello, call Jack Morten-soor notify at Monticello Fire Chief Joe Slade. n Giveaways! Games 1 0 K Race UJatieDa Fog SPONSORED Entertainment! ! Food ! mniiBag aats BY BLANDING AREA BUSINESSMEN V0 KO ? 7, 678-291- 6. In Bluff, call Betty Gaines at In Montezuma Creek, 672-224- 6. notify Don VanHouten. In Cedar Point, notify Wes Breedlove; and in LaSal, notify Elmer Louderback. Persons who are interested in discussing the possibility of organizing a fire department for the Ucolo and Eastland are invited to call Jack Mortensen or Rick Bailey at at extension 25. 587-223- 7 587-223- 1, : Tree and shrub seedlings for sale in Monticello on April 14 i be available for purchase by the chase both bareroot and containerized seedlings for prices and shrub seedlings grown at the Lone Peak State Nursery can be purchased on a cash and carry basis. Farmers, ranchers, and others interested in conservation planting may pur plants. This will be the last opportunity this spring to purchase tree and shrub seedlings from the state operated nursery. Since these are conservation seedlings, homeowners should visit their local retail nursery to meet their ornamental plants material needs. For more information call the State Lands and Forestry office in Moab at m With Prizes ! Filyeo ApirfD a D ami 587-223- In Blanding, call Blanding Fire Chief Jerry Black at Tree and shrub seedlings will public in Monticello on April 14 between 3 and 7 p.m. in the parking lot behind the county courthouse, according to Mike Grosjean, spokesman for the Division of State Lands and Forestry. Deciduous and evergreen tree ranging from $30 to $55 per 100 259-631- 6. |