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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday June 21, 1995 - Page 2 Out On A Limb San Juan Statistics rain storm Record-breakin- g in Monticello June 17 1.59" by Bill Boyle Visitors to the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games will be well acquainted with mountains, snow, and ski areas. However, many will have never experienced anything like the extraordinary wonders of south- .54" Average June rainfall Previous record (1949) 24-ho- June 17 rainfall Source: Monticello Port of Entry, Utah Comprehensive Weather Almanac eastern Utah. The games will give a tremendous boost to the Salt Lake City area. However, it is my guess that southeastern Utah also will be highlighted during coverage of the games. I predict that a Kokopelli-typ- e character will be the mascot of the games and viewers will see nearly as many images of Delicate Arch, Monument Valley, and Lake Powell as they see of Temple Square, Park City, and Little Cottonwood Canyon. I tried to call Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt to get information on his threats to close nearly 200 National Park Service areas if NPS budgets are cut by ten percent. The threat, which is being widely hailed as a blatant political gesture, includes the closure of Hovenweep National Monument. I was transferred to an answering machine in the media relations department. The message stated that the department was Poetry contest The Mile High Poetry will host a Springfest poetry contest Society with $500 in cash prizes. For contest rules, call or send S.A.S.E. to: Mile High Poetry Society, P.O. Box 21116, Denver, 303-657-84- Colorado, 80221. Thursday, June 22 While You Were Sleeping Casper (G) Rob Roy (R) Stars Uam Nissan & Jessica Lange DlsCdOnt WghOTAll it". I I 'v, . y f . ' 28, 1996 or 1997. By the way, could anyone ' - 5:45 7:30 Casper Johnny Mnemonic (R) Crimson Tide (R) Denzel Washington & 9:15 Gene Hackman Saturday, June 24 Casper Crimson Tide Johnny Mnemonic 5:45 7:30 9:30 Call for Information on shows playing Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday be surprised that my message was not returned? CjtT letiti $2 Friday, June 23 temporarily experiencing telephone problems, which should be fixed today or by April 28. It is not clear whether they meant April 5 45 7:30 9:15 .. Adults $3.50 Children $2 N EMS UM M E RlHOURSB8TOOT5m f June 23, 24, 26 f goob report A 696 E. Central - Monticello ing from a life-threateni- ng AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY disease was granted his wish recently, a vacation to Lake Powell. Paul Ahlst-ed- t, who suffers from tuberous sclerosis, spent three days with friends and family on a houseboat on the lake, courtesy of several local businesses and a California-based private MARKLE INSURANCE AGENCY 73 S Main 17-year-- friends. Paul was diagnosed with the fatal disease when he was three years old. He has beaten the odds and exceeded his expected life span by nine years. The malady affects him Life trip. With a huge smile and disarming manner, he was determined to enjoy his vaHe spent the cation. evening in the pool at the Days Inn practicing for the cold water at Lake Powell. 6 - 7:30 am Regular Hours 5 pm Saturday 1 - 5 pm SWIMMING LESSONS Second session begins July 3 Third session begins July 24 Home 38 Auto Commercial Mens & Womens Slowpitch Softball Tournament Fri & Sat - June 31 & July 1 Paul was eager for the Adult Lap Swimming Health 801-678-30- 1st ANNUAL both physically and mentally, slowly and progressively becoming more Shape up at the Monticello Swimming Pool pm & 6 - 9 Blanding Thursdays foun- dation that grants wishes. The Monticello Days Inn provided free accommodations for the group on their way from his home in Buena Vista, Colorado to Halls Crossing. The group included Paul, his parents, brother David, grandparents, and two - MON FAMILY NITE $10 boy suffer- ld 1 G Blanding Sponsored by San Juan Boys Athletics Proceeds go to San Juan Athletic Programs ffig? iniixip mfcuuidtm Ourhomeowners discounts could the hdpyou naildown San Juan c Record real savings. a call. Our discounts help wu nail down a ISSN Give us could liome-owne- quote you can live with. John Fogg (801)587-258- 0 Main (Certified Ford) Monticello, Utah 84535 Thursdays 97 S instate Youre in good hands. Allsulf Insurance Company Northbrook Illinois Subject toqualificalions and local aisulahilil) rs SUBSCRIPTION RATES San Juan County Outside County - USA A 0894-327- 3 Published weekly at 937 East Monticello, Utah. Second class postage paid at Monticello, Utah 84535 (ISSN ). Postmaster: Send changes to P.O. all address Box 879, Monticello, Utah 84535. The San Juan Record is a member of the Utah Press Association and National Newspaper Association. $11.00 $12.00 $12.00 300 APO or FPO address Newsstand Senior Citizen $10.50 $11.50 ty An Award Winning Community Newspaper Highway 666, 0894-3273- (Eta Publisher Bill Office Manager Ad Layout Typesetter Rewrite - Paste-u- p Proofreader PHONE 801-587-22- 77 Editor Boyle Pat Richardson Pat Richardson Jennie Richardson ....... Daniel Francom Dawn Boyle and FAX |