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Show Zions Bank opens a new branch in Montezuma Creek With the opening of Zions Bank at the Montezuma Creek clinic, residents of the Montezuma Creek Aneth area now have one of the basic services that most people take for granted. The small kiosk, with a desk, telephone, and electronic banking machine, Branch manager Denise Tohsonii will work on several fronts to develop a larger deposit base. In addition to individual checking and savings accounts, the branch will develop some larger accounts, including services are available, including everything from check cashing to home mortgage lending. the tribal council, said, People will keep their money in a bank rather than in their hairband. -- I I 1 Mark Maryboy, Donna Singer, Leonard Lee, Andrew Tso, and Scott Anderson ceremonies at the grand opening of the new Zions participate in ribbon-cuttin- g Bank in Montezuma Creek. staff photo The San Juan Record HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH V0I8O No 15 30 cents SINCE 1915 January 10, 1996 San Juan County residents celebrate Utah Centennial With whistles, shouts, and the blast of a cannon, San Juan County residents celebrated Utahs centennial last week. The celebration will continue throughout the year, with a large number of Centennial events planned throughout the county. The actual 100 year moment, January 4 at 9:13 a.m., was marked with fire sirens, ringing the bell at Pioneer Park, and shooting the canon in Blanding. Students at Blanding Elementary School performed the first public presentation of a Centennial program. The production, featuring songs and a multi-medi- a show, will be presented by other full-blow- elementary n schools throughout the state in the Centennial Year. Twelve San Juan County residents, dressed in powwow regalia, were a big hit on the Centennial train which traveled from Green River to Salt Lake City on January 3. The thousands of school children along the train route generally ignored state officials on the train and clamored for autographs from the San Juan County group, who consisted primarily of students from Montezuma Creek Elementary and Whitehorse High schools. The next major event in the Centennial celebration is the Brassworks Centennial Band. This talented group of musicians will permusic form Centennial-er- a beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 15 at the Monticello High School auThe event is ditorium. sponsored by Blue Mountain Entertainment and supported by the Utah Performing does not look large. However, the full range of banking Jessica New the Utah Navajo Trust Fund, San Juan. County, and the Navajo Nation. Andrew Tso, a member of LaRue McDaniel Years Baby 1996 by Terri Winder At 3:56 a.m. on January fifth A beautiful baby girl appeared; The nurses at Blanding Birthing Center Let out a delighted cheer: San Juan Countys 1996 New Year Baby is finally here! The wee miss is Jessica LaRue She weighed in at six lbs. four; She was 18 and 34 inches; A precious daughter to adore. For Val and Robyn McDaniel This makes number four. Natasha is 7, Tonya nearly 5, And Jayson, 18 months old. Jessica was delivered by Dr. Val Jones, And so the storys told. With gifts from local businesses, Jessicas worth her weight in Gifts were donated by Ameri-Ga- s, Blacks Auto Blanding Airport, Blue Mountain Trading Post, Cedar Mesa Pottery, DoCindys llar Mania, Elk Ridge Restaurant, Four Corners Inn, Guymons Silver and Turquoise, Dr. Gene Key, Hunts Trading Post, Dr. James Redd, Kathleen LyBody, Head-To-To- e, s man, Bonnie Meyer, Montezuma Repair, Creek Clinic, Native American Pottery, Old Tymers, Palmers Book, Parley Redds Foodtown and True Value, Phil B. Acton, Sands Pottery, San Juan Building Supply, San Juan Hospital, Mon-tella- San Juan Theater, Cedar Pony, Flower Shop, Truck Stop, Thin Bear Indian Arts, and Zions Bank. gold! Arts Tour, Kigalia Fine Arts, RUST Geotech, and the San Juan County Centennial Commission. Other Centennial events include a Centennial Ball in June, performances of a San Juan County Centennial orchestra, a childrens dance program, continuing restoration of the Youngs Theatre in Monticello and the Albert R. Lyman home in Blanding, and other art, literary, and commemorative events. A large number of county residents are involved in San Juan County residents participated in Utah centennial activities last week, including this enthusiastic singer at the Staff photo Blanding Elementary School program. organizing the various For Centennial events. more information contact Harold Allen or LaVerne Tate. Robyn and Jessica LaRue McDaniels. Terri Winder photo |