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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday Februaiy 27, 1991 Commissioners handle full agenda Rick Meyer, newly apcounty environ- pointed mental health specialist, met with county commissioners for the first time at the February 19 commission meeting. He expressed a willingness to help throughout the county, but said he has no jurisdiction on Indian lands, except by invi- tation from the tribe. Problems which have already surfaced, Meyer said, are the Frontier Theater building in Blanding, and the Westwater Indian settlement, which has no sanitation facilities, water, or electricity. Rosalie Goldman of Bluff reported to the commission on the progress of the Bluff which will be housed in the historic jail. The renovation of the interior is beginning, including plumbing, electrical, heating, and the removal of Library, interior partitions. Gold- man said she expects the library to be open sometime in May. She also told commission- ers that many people are volunteering to help, and donating money for the renovation. Local residents, as well as people from all over the country, are donating books, labor, and building materials. She thanked the county for the funds given to the project. The library will not be part of the county library system, but is set up as a separate library. Rick Bailey, commissioner aide, told the commission that approximately $11,000 set aside several years ago for an in depth study of econ' ic potential a the reserand problem. vation finally will be put to use. The money has been held in trust with the Association of Local Governments (AOG) which has assigned the project to Indian Affiliates, Inc. The AOG is seeking matching funds to begin the process of expanding the economy on the reservation. Albert Mark and George Etsitty of UNDO met with the commission to evaluate last years Utah Navajo Fair. A permanent site for the fair is still being sought. UNDC, who sponsors the fair, is looking at possible sites with economical access to electricity, water, and roads Two private contractors challenged the commission on the bidding procedures on county road projects. The two smd that the county has not bid a road job in three years. They contend that most counties do not have construction crews, and others that have had construction crews in the past are phasing them out. Commissioners said that the county has not been doing much road work because of the scarcity of water, but that when water is available, there will be four projects up for bid in the county: Harts Draw Road, and three smaller projects along the Perkins road. These roads will be on bids through the Transportation District, not the commis- sion. com- missioners approved a new electric meter for the Montezuma Creek Fire Station; approved the annual Southeastern Utah Development District resolution; and approved the purchase of office furniture for the Justice Court. by Doris Valle Approximately 150 San Juan County residents about 50 adults and dren - combat 100 chil- are enrolled Evenstart, -- a program in to family illiteracy. Evenstart is funded by a federal grant and is administered by the San Juan School District. four-yea- r Evenstart is mobile edu- cation. Classes are held in Southwind mobile units that makes stops in 12 communities in southern San Juan County. Inside the rolling classroom are four Apple II computers and 27-fo- ot printer. One corner, fur- nished with books, crayolas and toys, serves as a preschool. Evenstart is based on the concept that educated parents will support their children in school, and the program is open to people who did not complete high school who are now the parents of children age one through A - SINCE UT - LICENSED BUSINESS 402 MT. VIEW, MOAB, 259-647- Samuel J. Taylor has been reappointed to the Utah Transportation Commission by Governor Norman II. Bangerter. Taylor whose current commission term officially expires in April, will now serve as a member of the pol- VACUUMS - Complete Repair on ALL Makes Parts and Bags are available - NEW and Rebuilt machines Taylor, presently serving as commission chairman, r is completing this third term on the commission. He resides in Moab and is publisher and editor of the Times Independent newspaper. & Service NEW Flat Beds and Free Arms Upholstery Machines for do-i- t yourselfers - under $500 Needles. Parts & Accessories for All the above Small Appliances ? You Bet1 f ' diplo- We had several GED ma. graduates this spring, says instructor Lisa Benally. Because the program is cused on involving parents in the education of their children, parenting skills are emphasized in Even-star- Nonetheless, instruction is offered in computer science, health, math, reading, science English, and history. After enrolling, each student is given a placement test and evaluated by Pat Seltzer, counselor at Monument Valley High School. Carol Barton of Monticello supervises Evenstart in San Juan county. She is assisted by Suzanne Herman, Lula Buck, Lisa Be- nally, and Nellie Mark. Herman and Buck work and Montezuma mobile classrooms on the road. Even-star- t Supervisor Barton says the district has ordered a third Southwind unit, which will serve the Montezuma Creek and Aneth area ex- clusively. Larry Harris, a senior at Monticello High School, has to American Heart Association estimates, in US adults 33 fX'reent of white males, aged 38 percent of black males, 25 percent of white females and 39 percent of achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The award will be presented at a Court of Honor on Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Monticello LDS Stake Center. Larry is a son of Chad and Emergencies Anywhere in San Juan County Dial According 18-7- 4, black females have high blood pressure . Shvrtey, NeaC, 290 N. Guyrene Dove Creek 677-223- 3 t. Evenstart Sandra Harris. CARHART FEED & SEED fo- The school district has two six-yea- SEWINd MACHINES - Domestic and Industrial Sales general equivalency Creek. til April 1997. 4 school credits and the opportunity is there to receive a Aneth icy and programming board of the Utah Department of Transportation un- 1973 Parents who attended but did not finish high school can earn high seven. with students in Bluff, Mexican Water, Red Mesa and White Mesa. Benally and Mark work with students in Halchita, Mexican Hat, Paiute Farms, Douglas Mesa, VCA, Halgato Wash, five-ma- n RALPH'S VACUUMS & SEWING MACHINES Page 5 Evenstart takes school to students a In other business, - Jason, UCaCv, and CfteCsea |
