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Show jfrom tfje $ast i f i 60 years ago j j j - i I 1 i j j ; Tom Jones from Blanding entertained at a mutton chop sup-peHe that ate only one piece of meat is to be pitied. From Northdale: The American Legion and Auxiliary will send Christ-- ; mas boxes to hospitals in Colorado for GI Joes and Janes. School lunches were increased to fourteen cents in Monticello and twelve cents elsewhere. r. 50 years ago Many Navajos are in need of food and clothing due to the se- vere drought which has caused complete crop failures for two San Juan stockmen and farmers are rejoicing over years. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walton the grand snow which has fallen. of announced the sale the Empire Theatre to Neil Bolt of Dove Creek. 40 years ago Southland Royalty intends to drill a wildcat oil well on part of A nativity scene the countys federal airport lease at Bluff. will grace Monticello City Park, courtesy of the Lions Club and Scenes around town: Joe Barton pedaling City Council. around on his County Treasurer Marion Bayles describes the best tax collection in years as astounding. At- las Corporation, Texaco, and Superior Oil were the highest tax-- ! one-wheele- , r. payers. 30 years ago j j I 1 j must think theres a on the road to the mountain the way stray cats are turning up at his place. Unfortunately it isnt, so if you dont want to be in the take care of your own unwanted kittens. The Bill Dunow says people cat-hous- e dog-hous- e, annual Christmas Comes to Blanding found Santa surrounded by admirers and passing out oranges and candy. 20 years ago The waste repository position by Governor-elec- t Norman Bangerter infuriates county commissioners. County commissioners adopt a resolution setting up a County Histori- cal Preservation District with board members to be appointed from public nominations. The Utah Ballet will be in concert at San Juan High School. anti-nucle- j j j in Guilty plea 70 years ago lists ad household remedies, including mineral A Barton Merc oil, Fromo Quinine, mentholatum, Listerine, aspirin, iodine Several Boulder folks have Mercurochrome, and Kleenex. been helping with the Monticello turkey harvest. ar THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, December 8, 2004 - Page storms in three weeks auto death of Three Believe! Three weekends, again - the Seniors have three beautiful snow storms. great big thank you all who two in 2002 Sure made the annual recent with out the helped I years ago Utah State Tax Commission has ordered 25 Utah counties to take actions to bring the assessed values of property closer to the current market value. The San Juan Foundation has raised nearly $6,000 toward the purchase of about one acre ot the historic Bluff Cemetery. According to Corinne Roring, the purchase will include the parking lot and land north and east of Cemetery Hill. : j 1 adven- The driver of a vehicle involved in a two-ca- r collision in June, 2002 near Monticello that took the lives of two individuals pleaded guilty in fed- eral court last week to transporting undocumented aliens resulting in death and now faces up to life in prison. The hearing was Wednesday in U.S. Magistrate Judge Sam Albas courtroom. Isidro Aranda-Flore- s (DOB a Mexican national, admitted as a part of the plea country illegally and that he was acting in furtherance of their illegal status by transporting them through Utah en route to Pennsylvania. Sentencing in the case has been scheduled for February 2, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Judge Sams courtroom. David faces up to life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The case had been scheduled to go to trial in in He who doe not li ,onie degree lor oth- lie lor Alan C. Jensen, D.D.S., M.S. 84532 San Juan County Sheriff Mike Lacy Sept. 27 - Oct. 24 Toll Free 877-322-73- 60 SPECIALIZING IN BRACES "PT1 Theft Assault Domestic violence Forcible sexual abuse Dead body reported Skeletal remains found Suspicious vehicle Vehicle chase 527 NORTH MAIN MONTICELLO Get the SAIf before it gets your car BUY BULK TOKENS as a Christmas Gift . OFF Hot Water Wash & Rinse is groups. News Trespass Poss. of paraphernalia Poss. of drugs VIN inspection Search & rescue Animal complaint Warrant cleared Accident investigated Motorist FROM Sit KRA 1 1 2 1 1 WI. wing ding. This vember. He did this by pinning in all is the Christmas of his matches. The four Dinner. Same as before: everyone invited, bring a friend and a side dish to share. first three were pins in the first Donations are The period. cha mpionship took a little more doing. That pin did not come until the third period. But, come it did! Okay, got your marker out? Circle December 21 on your calendar. That is the1 evening for t he much anticipated little kids of La Sal struttin their .stuff annua! Chri.-dmaproLa Sal at Elementary. gram think things get underway at 7 p.m. That time will be confirmed next week. Back to those Seniors and their busy calendar. While you have your marker out, write down this as well. Tomorrow night, Liz Black of the USDA Rural Development will speak at the community center about a home repair loan program. These are very low interest 7 3 2 I loans for low income folks to make much needed repairs and upgrades. Plan on coming out and see what is available. Seven oclock at the Community Center. Now, moving back in time accepted (and, much needl'd!). Tell your friends about it. For the dinner, some folks who were stuck at work that day pooled their fund. and had dinner delivered to them. That can be done again. personally guarantee a wa T-D- 1 will be found to get t he food to where it needs to be. And, remember, be generou. These folks are providing a much needed and appreciated service to our community on a shoe string (or less!) budget. You dont even need all of your fingers and toes to count how many days there are un- til Christmas. Santas little elves are scurrying (in this case we are talking about those great folks who do the annual Toys for the Kiddies) to assure that everyone has a great holiday in these parts. Again, generous donations are appreciated. In other words -send $$$! 1 Littering 435-45949- Northern sparkling, crystal snow in which to tromp around look for 1 Jensen Orthodontics Call for an appointment close to a foot of Thanksgiving Dinner. To name them individually would take up this whole column, so they are to be going thanked mostly in s himself. Moab. Utah ture quest last Saturday delightful. Not a cloud in the sky, warm (relatively speaking) and City Market of Moab furnished Maxine Deeter by the the ham and turperfect tree. key. The kiddos at After finding the tree, it was La Sal Elementary made place time for some at home Christmats and decorations. These mas shopping. Stopping by the are being stored for future use. Senior Citizen's Christmas baThe ladies of the La Sal LDS I found a of plethora good Relief Society helped serve the agreement he reached with zaar, federal prosecutors, that he stuff from which to choose -- meal. Melissa Slade from San was driving a vehicle carrying and at really good (you guys Juan County government four passengers on June 16, are practically giving this stuff brought pies. Also big thanks for her ongoing support of the 2002, on Highway 191 near away!) prices. Clothing, decofood were all seniors program in La Sal. Monticello. rations, gifts and He admitted being involved available. These folks are Entertainment was provided in an accident that resulted in busy! More on that in a by Brenda Stocks. This lady can really rattle the keyboard the deaths of Bernardo minute. to have back a week and set your foot to tapping. Now, go Gordillo, 62, a Mexican national, who was a passenger in or so and pick up some news She had promised to provide the car he was driving and that did not get to me in time further entertainment in the for inclusion last week. Tis the future. All she asked, get that Travis Smith, 19, of Mesa, Ariseason - so - this is wrestling old piano tuned. Twas done zona, the driver of the oncomAranda-Flores collided news! Rick Wilcox, coming and the music began. ing car from a long line of wrestling Lets see, we were still markwith. Aranda-Flore- s said he knew dudes, took a first place gold ing our calendars. Now, circle that the four passengers he medal at the Dolores tourney December 23. That will be the seniors next big was transporting were in the the end of No ers, hard!) 570 West 400 North a for Aranda-Flore- s 10 13 assist Papers served Citations issued DUI arrest Drug arrest Felony arrest Felony drug arrest Misdemeanor arrest Juvenile referral 1 1 4 2 11 6 6 20 76 92 140 3 7 3 1 8 2 Whipple Plumbing and Heating m IBS Serving Southeastern Utah Heating & Cooling Sales. Service. Repairs. Home or Office Doug Whipple 435-587-28- 64 |