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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - Page 4 jfrom 70 tfje asit years ago school in Blanding has 15 stuA typewriting class at the high A.B. Barton takes over as postmaster, following the dents. retirement of C.E. Walton. Walton, the first postmaster in six months in 1889, the Monticello, reports that during his first mail was carried in saddle bags by any citizen who happened to from Moab took two be traveling to or from Moab. The trip too large, the mail carrier would walk days. If parcels were across the bag until it became a more convenient shape. 60 years ago Housewives are warned not to expect any more than 25 pounds Eldon Johnson, with his battalion, was the qP canning sugar. A first unit of the command to land on French soil on to town to be number of VCA and CCC buildings are brought Galbraith deer Florence tracks reports remodeled for homes. field one of to beans estiis the and damage are everyplace mated at $800. We used to think the deer were too beautiful to kill; however, our poetic sentimentality on the subject is becoming quite rudely dented. D-Da- lew York firefighters involved in a cross-countr- y ride that recently passed through Bluff, courtesy photo y. 50 years ago met in the home of Mrs. Lee Richey. Monticello Amicci Club of Rebus Nina Barton gave a book review on The Sojourner. on current youth delinRota Club schedules a film and lecture San Juan and Grand county departments of Public Welfare meet to find ways to provide services and aid to combat growing juvenile delinquency problems. quency problems. Bluff Fire Department The vast Southwest is home many unique sights and sounds, but a gang of men clad in yellow and black tights hollering, Yo, Vinny! is not among them. Nevertheless, that is what Bluff residents saw and heard on Thursday, September 24, when from New York City rolled into Bluff as part of a 3,336 fire-fighte- rs mile Los Angeles to New York ride to raise money for firefighters widows and children. The FDNY team comprised nine riders and three support staff, including a photogra-pherjournalis- t. The team pedaled 71 miles from Kayenta, They arriving were hosted at the Recapture Lodge by the Bluff Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters enjoyed a meaty lasagna at mid-afternoo- n. Cow Canyon Restaurant, which one firefighter plans to serve at his home company. FDNY firefighters reached Bluff on day 11 of their y ride. Sponsored by Giant Bicycles, Reebok, American Airlines, and other companies, as well as by scores of individu- responds to New York firefighters engine company after the sec-t- o scorpion found recently in ond tower was hit. We were Bluff. Bluff VED provided esstopped at first, they wouldnt cort for firefighters the next let us go downtown. They were day as they pedaled through afraid of us getting hurt; it was Montezuma Creek towards for our own safety. But we Cortez. Vinney Diaz said, What a beautiful day today. muntinied, we just finally had to go in and do something. Everyday I see a day like this FDNY firefighters, nearly all I think about 911. It started of them native to New York, out as a beautiful day. For more information, go to were awed by the broad horizons of the southwest, Monuwww.fdnycorsscountry.org or call ment Valley, and an 718-749-634- 4. Time to Test Your Pressure Gauges Gauges should be tested yearly to check on accuracy Call now to of reading als, firefighters are raising money for the Widows and Childrens Fund of the Union 10 of Firefighters Association, which provides assistance to families of fallen firefighters. The Ride Across America was conceived by firefighter Joshua Gallo. He designed the route to go through major cities (including Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Cleveland, and New York), but also through small towns in order to meet firefighters and families from all walks of life. Riders pedal for six days, then are replaced by fresh riders, although two firefighters plan to ride the whole route. Bluff Firefighters and their children enjoyed a wonderful evening with the visitors, but there were somber moments. We know you, said Jim Hook, BVFD Chief, referring to 911. We cried with you. A1 Ciraolo was off duty when 911 took place, but soon found himself heading downtown with his 39 gliUKBSit Ife&rie UNIVERSITY years ago years ago An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale shook San Juan County. The epicenter is about 20 miles southwest of Montrose, CO. The quake is felt in San Juan County but no damage is reported. In October, 1960, an earthquake was reported in the same location. Things are rolling at the new Canyonlands Tire and American Car Care Center in Blanding. Clint and Bruce Black are the proprietors. 43-da- SANIUUAN (3S years ago Jerome Stash and Charlene Valentine are first place winners in the Golden Circle Marathon, sponsored by the Blanding A policeman is Chamber of Commerce and Spa America. assigned to special duty at Monticello Elementary School after two third grade students report a man tried to lure them into his pickup by offering them candy. FREE TEST 435-587-32- 30 From Nells Newsy Notes: The road down Montezuma Canyon is completed. The reason I havent mentioned it before is Two job positions are open in Monticello, that I was in shock. city policeman for $500 per month and sanitation engineer for $450 per month. Blanding City has openings for street manager for $527.50 per month and utility man for $527.50 per Local kids moving back to make their homes in month. Monticello are Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Hazelton, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bunker, and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Redd. 20 schedule your Heidi LeBlanc 40 years ago Fifty Airstream trailers from Texas invade Goosenecks State Monticello Country Club annual fashion show and tea Park. is held under the direction of Colleen Bronson, Annie Broderick, Van Palmer, owner-operato- r Reta Adams and Jolene Bailey. of Palmers Ford Sales, announces a grand opening and showStudy to determine the feasibiling of Ford cars and trucks. ity and cost of a television translator installation at Montezuma Creek is approved by San Juan County commissioners. To schedule a test, or if there are any questions, contact Heidi LeBlanc, USU Extension 435-587-32- WORK WITH CHILDREN & SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME? 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