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Show Businesses question county bid policy Leeza JaLain Bayles, First Baby 1991, relaxes in mom's arms. Leeza arrived at 3:03 p.m. in the afternoon on Tuesday, January 1, at San Juan Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 6 12 ounces and measured 20 inches long. The daughter of James and Bayles, Leeza will be welcomed at home by sisters Maleasha, Chauni, and Krista. Leeza and her parents will receive numerous Staff photo gifts from local area merchants. De-an- n The San Juan Record HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH Vol 30 72 No 49 cents January 9, 1991 Three grants awarded for county projects Three grants awarded to San Juan County will fund two oral history projects and two community programs. The College of Eastern Utah San Juan Campus received a grant to collect histories of elderly Ute and Navajo residents. Also, historian Robert McPherson received a research fellowship awarded by the Utah Humanities Council (formerly the Utah Endowment for the Hu- manities.) McPherson will continue his study of Utes and Nava-jo- s in journalistic media between 1870 and 1930 in a project entitled "Red, White, and Yellow." McPherson intends to focus on the contrasting thoughts and values of An glo American society as it contemplated the "Indian problem" it had created. Blanding's birthday bration. This project will evolve into a public forum later this July will feature a Folk Fair Festival. Both programs need a lot of community volunteer help in order to be successful. Volunteers year. McPherson also has been invited to give two presentations through the Utah Humanities Council. "Sacred Navajo Geography" will be presented February 21 in Park City, and McPherson's lecture, "Navajo Perception of the Anasazi", will be presented March 20 at the Castle Dale City Hall. The third grant, $1,000 from the Utah Arts Council, was awarded to Blue Mountain Shadows mag- azine to help fund two community programs. Cowboy and Anasazi Days will be held April 26 Maryboy resigns from UNDC In appreciation to Mark Maryboy for commendable service as the Utah Navajo Development Council Education Division director, a banquet was held in his honor on December 27, sponsored by UNDC Ad- ministration. Maryboy is appreciative for the four years of service and the countless accomplishments that Maryboy has given not only to UNDC, but to the Utah Navajos. Speakers at the appreciation banquet included Leo Manheimer, UNDC chair- resigning from UNDC to further his political career as San Juan County commissioner and Navajo Council delegate representing Aneth and Red Mesa Chapters. UNDC is and 27 in conjunction with man of the board, and Dick Neztsosie, UNDC executive director. The speeches highlighted Maryboy's accomplishments as UNDC education director and his political activities. cele- 4 are asked to call Janet Wilcox at or Ruth Nielson at 678-285- 1 678-273- 3. Blue Mountain Shadows also received additional recognition in a recent edition of the Utah Humanities Council newsletter. The was congratumagazine lated as the recipient of a Certificate of Commenda- tion presented by American Association for State and Local History. Th e certificate commended Blue Mountain Shadows for its outstanding contribution as a local history magazine. The county bid policy, help for county reservation residents suffering from heavy snows, and legislation to assist San Juan County Native Americans occupied commissioners on Monday. Harry and Kay Randall, Kim Hoggard, John and Burton Black, and Roberta King questioned county bid procedures. The big question was: Is the bottom line always gong to be the lowest bid, or should the product itself, service, availability, convenience and storage be factored into the process? The local vendors are of the opinion that residents should be given a Five to 10 percent preference on bids. They said the county should do business in the county. Commissioners agreed but said they didn't want to invite law suits. They will consult with the county attorney to see if local preference is legal, work out a bid form, and then meet with vendors to explain their position. If legal implications can be resolved, the county may rebid some supplies. Tom Jones spoke for a delegation of reservation residents seeking hay and grain for their animals on the reservation, and snow removal at their residences. Commissioners referred the delegation to the local ASC office, and in a conference call with John Powless of the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, commissioners asked for $12,000 to assist in snow removal and coal for reser- vation chapters. Powless said he thought he could get emergency assistance and promised to call back before the day was over. However, no telephone call came in before commission meeting adjourned. In other business related to the reservation, David Adams, state representative, told commissioners he is willing to introduce bills regarding aid to Native American veterans and treaty hunting rights. Adams said he would need Commissioner Maryboy and a delegation from the Blue Mountain Shadows Volume 7, is now on sale at most county businesses and at the library in Blanding and Monticello. The editors apologize for the inconvenience caused k delay at by the the printers. two-wee- For answers to questions cancer-relate- d CALL TOLL-FRE- E reservation to testify in work meetings. Adams also said he feels the Utah Division of Indian Affairs board should be reorganized and restructured with a separate board to ad- jos to receive Community Impact Board money; legal definitions for county aid; a county commissioner on the Associa- having tion of Governments board for mineral lease lands; and audits and accountability for the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, Utah Navajo Development Council, and Utah Navajo Indus- tries. Adams said sovereign immunity needs to be addressed also. Julius Claw asked about the feasibility of establishing a county road department in Aneth or Montezuma Creek. Commissioners said they will research the possibility, but indicated they believe there is enough equipment available in those communities to properly maintain the area. Commissioners are considering the possibility of a self insurance program, and spent two hours listening to health insurance pre- sentations by two companies. No decision was made, but commissioners indicated that they will consider only proposals that include a $15,000 stop loss for catastrophic coverage and a prescription card option. Commissioner Bill Redd submitted proposed salary increases for approval. Those receiving increases are Peggy Humphreys, Julie Wood, Netta McDonald, Faye Muhlestein, Jason Shumway, David Bronson and Sal Lovato. The following were recommended for a two-steraise to the of subject approval the county sheriff: Monte Dalton, Tom Dyer, Terrance Lee and Bill King. Commissioner Lewis passed the chair to Redd and made a motion to grant an additional one percent increase to all county employees, for one time only. The motion passed two to one. Commissioner Redd voted no, stating the matter needs further study. p other business, commissioners voted to request In a loan from the Community Impact Board at three percent interest for purchase of new road equipment, - administered the oath of office and swore in county officers elected in November, - assigned Albert Mark, funds. Adams suggested that such a board Gary Halls, Norman Johnson, Clemma Johnson, and Ann Brabrook to serve on would include seven Native the Americans and five glos. An- board, Adams said there are eral legal issues to be sev- minister - ad- dressed and changed, if possible. He described these issues as qualifying Nava water conservancy and, authorized Rick Bailey, aide, to choose a bond attorney to help set up an Aneth Service District. Maps have been drawn for the district. |