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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, Nov ember 1, 2000 - Page 9 Desert Writers Workshop and free reading Silence., and A Story that Stands Like a Dam. The kick off to the workshop writing about the natural is a free public reading at the world, the Southwest, and the Moab Information Center on Colorado in the comer ofMain and Center Plateau particular, to sign up for the streets Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 by the San Juan Record staff three day Desert Writers p.m. Parvin and Martin will read excerpts from their latest It was a false alarm last ficials, coaches, team mates and Workshop. This years workshop, Nov. works. After the reading a week when a Colorado couple her parents. Meet the Author and book will be held at the La Sal found some bones on Tin Cup Her father, Joel Palmer, said The Ranch. signing will take place at Back Mesa. They were turned in to that he knows Hollys determi- Mountain Guest law enforcement officials with nation and could see that she ranch, 45 minutes south of of Beyond Books. CFI encourages writers, as the thought that they could be would net go to a doctor until Moab, Utah, is a historic s and the bones of missing fugitive she crossed the finish line un- family working ranch with important charming cabins for guests influencers of civilization, to Jason Wayne McVean. der her own power. with many cozy places to read become more active and Despite the best efforts of law enforcement to keep the The Four Comers School of and write. This years faculty skillful in promoting an ethic of responsible stewardship story quiet until the bones Outdoor Education is moving to includes Roy Parvin (fiction) could be tested by medical exnew in and Russell Martin, (non- toward our natural resources headquarters and cultural treasures. aminers, word leaked out and Monticello. The school recently fiction). Participants register to work Roy Parvin received the the Fugitive Media Circus" purchased the old San Juan with one author throughout once again started to gear up. Hospital building country club Katherine Anne Porter Prize In Fiction for his collection of the workshop, either in nonnear the golf course. By the time the medical exAfter several weeks of remod- short stories, The Loneliest fiction or fiction. Readings, aminers in Salt Lake City were able to look at the bones, eling, the move into the new Road in America. Russell optional nature hikes, one allthe story was on the front office started on October 25. Martin is the winner of the group discussion, and meals allow opportuinities to page ofthe Salt Lake Tribune. The building should be a spa- Caroline Bancroft History The bones were not even hucious and comfortable home for Prize and author of a novel interact with other faculty and and numerous non fiction participants. Tuition is $440 man remains and the story the growing books, including Beethovens per person $425 for CFI fizzled. However, it lasted Hair, the acclaimed Out of members and includes long enough for a news helicopter from Albuquerque to fly Speaking of the golf course, to the San Juan County Pub- crews began clearing brush on lic Safety Building to interthe new 18 hole golf course in view Sheriff Mike Lacy. Monticello. Aside from the in work crews, the only visitors to Local teachers on the list Eight local teachers are Holly Palmer, the runner the new golf course site are a named on the Whos Who include Brent Flavel of San from Monticello High School large number of deer. Americas Juan Teachers, Among High School, Susie Clu who fractured her hip at the 2000. The teachers are named Mose of Mexican Hat 2A state cross country chamThe San Juan Record will after being nominated by their Robin Burand pionship, is recovering. A have an election eve open house toughest critics... their former Elementary, and of Bluff Carson Katie number of readers expressed at the Record office on Novemstudents. Elementary, Thomas Todd concern that she was allowed ber?. Feel free to drop by after who are listed Irwin and Nicholette Breyer The students, to finish the race, despite the the polls close at 8 p.m. In adon Who Whos lists Wright of Monument Valley fact that her hip was frac- dition to food and visiting, we each nominated of High School, and Bert Odette, tured. will be marking of themselves, the 114,000 teachers in the a retired teacher from Palmer finished the race the election for the November Monticello High School. publication. despite the concern of race of 8 issue of the San Juan Record. Canyonlands Field Institute (CFI) invites those interested in inspirational and creative 9-1- 2, lodging, instruction and meals. Two graduate level credits in English are available through Utah State University. register or for more To information on this program or any of CFFs other programs or please call visit www.canyonlandsfield inst.org 435-259-77- 50 record-keeper- Ed-ventur- e" Local teachers listed the-winner- Whos Who s Hall of Fame honors for MHS alum Jim Wood, a graduate of Monticello High School, has been inducted into the Ft. Lewis College 2000 Athletic Hall of Fame. While attending the Durango, Colorado college in 1969, Wood was with the Ft. Lewis Raiders. They became the colleges first golf team to win a league championship in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference competition. They also became the first - and so far only - Raiders golf team to break, by one point, a team score of 290. Also in 1969, Wood received the Outstanding Athlete of the 16-tea- m Year. The 1969 golfers became the first team in the four-yeera of Fort Lewis College to capture a league championship by ar winning the 16-tea- m Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title, beating schools from the leagues Mountains and Plains divisions. The group of golfers, which included individual RMAC medalist John Fortune, Steven Basinger, George Greenwald, Gordon Pracko and James Wood, also became the first Raider golf team to break a team score of 290 - a feat that has not been accomplished at Fort Lewis since tea7 that time. NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED . Nominations must be made in writing and signed. 2. Nominations should be based on an individual's extraordinary contribution to the City of Monticello. 3. Reasons for nominating an individual must be clearly stated with specific details provided. Examples: Projects accomplished for the betterment of Ihe 1 for worthwhile causes; promotion of cultural activities; sponsoring of local events; efforts to promote economic development; acts of kindness and generosity; and community; fund-raisin- g service on committees. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE MONTICELLO CITY OFFICE BY THURSDAY V-- titv of UlontiMlIo NOVEMBER 2 7 North 1 st East PO Box 457 Final selection will be made by 1 5 PM Monticello the Monticello City Council Few teams have enjoyed the success of the 1969 golf squad, either. Since post-collegia- te graduating from Fort Lewis, all five players have distinguished themselves in their professional careers. Mr. Wood received the Athlete of the Year of America Award in 1969, based on academic, leadership and athletic performance. After graduating with a bachelors degree in chemistry, Mr. Wood has spent nearly 25 years as an environmental chemist on the Salt River Power Project near St. Johns, Arizona. He and his wife, Dianne, have three sons. The 69 golfers were coached by Dr. Donald Whalen, who was previously inducted into the FLC Athletic Hall of Fame as an individual on August 6, 1994. He will also receive the Alumni Recognition Award |