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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, October 18, 2000 - SAM JUAN THEATER Page 6 Brent Johansen Clarifies private hospital position The San Juan Record welcomes letters from our readers. Letters to the hditor must be: So more than 3 SO words Signed ' Include die author address and phone number The San Juan Record reserves the nght to edit letters for length, clarity and to eliminate libelous or tasteless material. The San Juan Record D.D.S. Dear Editor: In response to an article published in the October 4, 2000 (see page 1) edition of the San Juan Record concerning the proposed Blue Mountain Medical Center. I feel that it is in the best interest of the public that correct information is made available. The second paragraph on page 2 is inaccurate. According to information provided by Web Bank and the Blue Mountain Medical Center, Inc, closure of the San Juan County Hospital was never a condition to meet loan feasibility projections for the new hospital. Instead, Web Bank has required the closure of Blanding Clinic and the Blanding EMS. Thi3 was verbally agreed to by the County Commissioners during a public meeting held with the Blue Mountain Medical Center officials on October 11, 1999. To clarify, an excerpt from the 7300 Class II Environmental Assessment Report prepared by USDA - Rural Development is as follows: In an effort of cooperation, the San Juan County Health Service District has agreed to close the Blanding Clinic and the County Health Service District has agreed to close the Blanding Clinic and the Blanding EMS once the proposed facility becomes operational. Loan feasibility projections are based on the San Juan County Hospital remaining open and approximately four patient referrals per month from them to Blue Mountain Medical Center. Please understand that it is our hope that one hospital will not hinder or force the closure of the other, rather this proposal will complement services already available and meet additional needs not currently met for all San Juan County residents, including the Native American population and potential demands of the three million annual tourists that visit there. October (PG-1- Family Dentistry - Ad Design AMANDA HILLHOUSE Proofreader DAWN BOYLE Office Assistant NICOLE BYRNES Writers 678-34- (435) 40 FSatHMonjiOct5efl2032lEL23 REPLACEMENTS Pros ait strike. Everyday guys get to play. 1 f Q L PG 'J -- men See 13 Jg. dwnplicumut It ANNA ADAIR At The MOVIES! Dear Editor: On behalf of Monticello Elementary staff and students, I would like to publicly thank the individuals who were influential in getting a portable trailer donated and set-u- p at Monticello Elementary School. This trailer w ill house our new reading program. This reading proa leveled resource library gram requires space for teacher for teachers, and room for workstations where teachers will work with a child. Space is always a limited resource for schools and this trailer provides a great resource of space for this program. The trailer was donated by OHMIT. The Department of Energy costs. I would like to thank Butch Brice provided money for the set-ufor being so helpful in seeing this project through. He saw the project through, start to finish. His work was instrumental in acquiring the trailer and getting the funds to set it up. In my humble opinion, this could be some of the money of this entire clean-uproject. This program will each year make a huge difference to a number of students in our community. I can think of few greater benefits than helping a child learn to read. ne Candidate For Utah Legislature Utah House Dist 7 SuppvU 1 B AppMcicJtd Call or Mail Me Your Suggestions Moab, UT 84532 2010 Navajo Hts. 435-259-45- 42 email: maxyounglasal.net p nt p San Juan County SIS Outside County - USA SIS APO or FPO address SIS Newsstand 50c Sr Citizen S14 SO Sr Out of County $17.50 7:30 pm MAX YOUNG School says thanks for new trailer best-spe- SUBSCRIPTION RATES aoi keyword: leplacimwei Vote For one-on-o- FREDA ARON NELL DALTON MAXINE DEETER MARY LOU HOGGARD LEO PLATERO GARY TORRES TERRI WINDER JAMI YOAKAM Other Shovs 212 South 2nd East Blanding, Utah Publisher Editor BILL BOYLE p Call For Orthodontics Community Facility Specialist USDA - Rural Development NEWSPAPER Paste-u- & 3) Bonnie S. Carrig AN AWARD WINNING TERRY CRAMER It On Bring Knsten Duntz stars bright Sincerely, HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY. UTAH SINCE 1915 Office Manager movie will be Well keep your bite G 18-- 26 Sincerely, Ron T. Nielson Principal, MES FAMILY FIRST WE CAN DO BETTER BALANCE IS STRENGTH GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE Two Terms in Utah Legislature Former Executive Director of Utah Department of Business Regulation My CxfL&ueHce Will Moke, Uis jhieteHce An Enthusiastic Resident Of Southeast Utah Since 1991 Concerned about official English law IMIONE & FAX 435-5.87-22- 77 IL sjmewsaol.com WEB PAGE www.utahpress.com sanjuanrecord To have a sample copy sent to a fnend. send us his or her address. Write to PO Box 879, Monticello, UT 84535. Copyright, The San Juan Record. 1998. All rights reserved. Reproduction, reuse or transmittal of all matter herein is prohibited without prior written permission by the publisher. ISSN 0894-327- 3 Published weekly at 49 South Mem, Monticello.Uieh PerioAcal poVag pi 4 at MonhceHo. Utah (ISSN0B94-3273- ) 64535 Poatmaatar: Send all eddreee change to P.O. Boa 879. Monticello. Utah 84535. Tha a nwmtiar c San Juan Racord tha Uah Praat Association and Namnai Newspaper Aawwewm. Dear Editor: Before voting, ask some questions about the Official English initiative. Will the Official English law help immigrants learn English? According to BYU English professor, William Eggington, the Official English" initiative may actually cause the opposite of its stated intentions by alienating speakers and discouraging them from learning English. Without the law', immigrants are highly motivated to learn English, as evidenced by full English classes, many with waiting lists, all across Utah. Blocking access to vital information d is a and ineffective way of teaching" English. Will the Official English" law save money? No. In other states f such as Arizona, Alaska, and Alabama ) passing an Official English" law has lead to long, costly court battles. Dont we have better things to spend our tax money on? According to official government figures, the savings from printing things only in English non-Engli- sh mean-spirite- would be negligible." Will the Official English law preserve our English-speakin- g heritage? English is in no danger in Utah. It will continue to be the language of government, business, and society in general, with or without an Official English law. In just two generations, immigrants speak English as their first language anyway. This initiative goes against our missionary heritage and history of tolerance. As written, the Official English initiative is the most restrictive law of its kind in the United States. It is misleading, ineffective, and unworthy of our support. Vote No on Official English. It solves no problems and instead causes hostility and division. Rebekah Martindale Orem ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE NOW! You may register for absentee ballot between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday until 5 pm November 6, 2000 in the San Juan County Clerks Office OR Send written request with signature and address by Friday, November 3, 2000 to San Juan County Clerk, Box 338 Monticello, Utah 84535 General Election November 7, 2000 Norman L. Johnson San Juan County Clerk |