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Show SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - Page 4 Tfl Driver's license: milestone or millstone? There are certain milestones in a childs life that parents cherish and celebrate. Getting a drivers license has never been in that category for me. Actually, getting the license is okay, its the preparation in that leads up to the license that is diffi- push my panic button. I cant help remembering his older brothers style of driving: cautionary to the point of being dangerous. He never rounded a turn: they were always exactly square. It cult. It can be rath- Winder Life a Nutshell by Terri er like potty training: unforgettably painful. Currently, the state of Utah requires students to have 30 hours of driving time with parents before they can get their From the governlicense. ments point of view, this accomplishes two things: it cuts down on the number of children couples consider having, thus preserving the education budget; and it sends parents to an early grave, thus preserving social security funds. My kids have generally preferred that I be the designated parent. They say their dad Converselyells too much. y, I just ride alongside with my right foot pressed into the floorboard (on an imaginary brake); my hand stuck to the door handle (in case I need to bail out); and my unblinking eyes glued to the road ahead. I have discovered that there isnt much use talking (even if I could be heard over the ra- Crack Found on Governor s Daughter imagine that! Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says no, really? Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers now thats taking things a bit far! Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over what a seemed he mentally measured parking spaces, as to pull in absolutely guy! Miners Refuse to Work after Death lazy Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant see if that works any better than a fair trial! centered (no matter how slowly). And he never ever went over the speed limit. So, you can understand my shock, cant you, when I found out that as a trained EMT, he was taking the course that would certify him as an ambulance driver? I confided my doubts to my daughter: He scares me when he drives. How can he handle an ambulance? But then, after a moment of reflection, I added, Still, it might be good for business. She paused as she considered this and then in all seriousness asked, What would they call it - a hit and stay? bSt War Dims Hope for Peace I can see where it might have that effect! If Strike Isnt Settled Quick- It May Last Awhile you think?! Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures who would have thought! Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide they may be on to something! Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges you mean theres ly, something stronger than duct tape?! Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge he probably IS the battery Man charge! New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group werent they fat enough?! Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft Thats what he gets for eating those beans! Nutritious Make Kids Snacks Taste like chicken? Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half Chainsaw Massacre all over again! Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors Boy, are they tall! And the winner is.... Through Rips Typhoon Cemetery; Hundreds Dead Devils Canyon blasts planned Mon-ticell- winter of 2005. Grand County Fair August 19, 2005 Mileage & meal expenses will be provided for all volunteers. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact Lou Mueller ext4148 or email lmuellerext.usu.edu 435-587-32- In At first they might listen to my graphic stories of what happened to so and so because of one moments carelessness, and they might even believe me when I insist they are called accidents because no one expects them to happen, but the truth is, the more hours my apprentice drivers get in the less likely they are to listen. Always on my mind is the moment in time when they actually get their license and go solo. The other day I saw a sign on a semi that said, Hows my driving? Call a 39 ft 6 BJ q1b J For more inUirnvwmn, call Lou Mueller (435) UNIVERSITY 587-323- 9 ext 4148 or email lmueller ext. usu.edu miOTSXS 0G1G63 (MSSSD Declaration of Candidacy for Monticello Mayor and City Council Positions Notice is hereby given that anyone seeking to become a candidate for Mayor or for a seat on the Monticello City Council shall file a Declaration of Candidacy form in person with the Monticello City Recorder between July 15 and August 15. 2005. during office hours and not later than 5:00 pm. Petitions for nomination are to be filed during the same time period. The position of Mayor and two Monticello City Council seats will be filled for four-yeterms. One seat on the Monticello City Council will be filled for a two-yeterm. To qualify for election, a candidate must: serious- ly considering a large bumper sticker on the back of our car saying, Hows my driving? Call MOM. Our almost sixteen-year-olson currently in the drivers seat has thus far been a careful, cooperative pupil, but still, whenever he reaches for the car keys, he manages to d ar ar 1. Be a United States citizen at least 18 years of age before the next municipal election 3. Be a resident of Monticello for a period of 12 consecutive months immediately preceeding the date of the election 4. Be a registered voter of Monticello 2. Be UTAH NAVAJO HEALTH SYSTEM IS NOW OFFERING CERTIFIED MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING Every Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm If the number of candidates does not exceed twice the number of persons needed to fill the position, a primary election will not be held and the candidates shall be considered nominated. Any person who files a declaration of candidacy and is nominated, or any person who is nominated by a nomination petition, may withdraw the nomination up to 23 days before the election by filing a written affidavit with the City Recorder. Write-i- n To become a valid write-i- n candidate, a person must file a Declaration of Candidacy form with the City Recorder not later than 14 days before the November election. Rita Walker, C.M.C. Recorder Published in the San Juan Record July 13, 20, 27, Aug Montezuma Creek Clinic East Highway 262 Montezuma Creek, Utah Call for appointment: 435-651-32- S I Blasting is scheduled to take place at the road con- struction on U.S. 191 through Devils Canyon between and Blanding. Construction officials state the blasting is scheduled to begin July 26 and continue for one or two weeks. Because of increased delays associated with the blasting, officials hope that it will be finished sooner rather than later. Construction of the new road through Devils Canyon is expected to continue into the foreseeable future. The expected completion date of the project has been moved back several times,. due in part to the lone wet TO JUDGE AT THE dio). 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