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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, July 4, 2001 - Page 13 More than $1 million for Health Care District r (continued from page 1) Parley Redd Mercantile in the 1930's. Courtesy photo New Blue Mountain Shadows features early Blanding history As a precursor to Blending's Centennial anniversary in 2005, the new issue of Blue Mountain Shadows will recognize the towns early home builders. This issue is being printed by the Moab Times Independent , and was to be available for purchase by July 1 at local businesses and San Juan County libraries. In 1909 there were only 16 families in Grayson (the towns first name), but by 1916, there were 120 families with more to come. Editor Mabel June Palmer has compiled dozens of these stories into a vivid history of the first 40 years of Blanding. Dozens of early historic photos collected by LaVerne Tate accompany the articles. ... Some of the early homes featured in this issue include those built by: Jens Nielson, William Palmer, Floyd Frank Nielson, Wright, Ed Nielson, Ben F. Redd, Corey Perkins, Walter C. Lyman, Willard Guymon, Joe Porter, Oscar Hust, Burt Redd, Bill Young, Charles Helquist, Parley Johnson, David P. Black, Parley Redd, Andrew Peterson, Wiley Redd, Hanson Bayles, FranciB Nielson, Marvin Lyman, Will Niz, Edward Thompson, Lemuel Redd, Peter Allan, Wayne Redd, and the Rogers House. Duncan states that one of the biggest positive impacts to the District will result from new reimbursement contracts with insurance payees. He adds that the contracts had not been adjusted in several years. The managers point out that one group of people who will probably be upset by the ex- penditures are health care providers outside of San Juan County. Hart said, We have lots of friends outside San Juan County who love that we don't offer these services. Its Christmas time for them every time we send someone. Hart added, "We are in comin addition, stories are every day with other included on the Parley Redd petition service providers. These, exMercantile, the Shumway penditures give us the chance Cabins, Grayson Bed & to capture more of the busiBreakfast, The Swallows Nest ness in San Juan County. and the first service gas station. The Commission discussed "Even though we had the proposal and voted on additional histories of later motion and Bill homes and businesses, those Maryboys second to fund the Redds will be saved for a later issue, The final source for said managing editor Janet project. the projects has yet to Wilcox. We just didnt have funding be determined. Commissionroom to include everything this ers said they would like to apbut we plan to first the Community Impact proach publish another early Blanding Board to look for matching issue in coqjunction with the funds for their capital investBlanding Centennial. ments. We are very appreciative of A proposal to purchase a the financial help given us with van was approved this issue by Blanding City passenger to help the district begin the Council, and by Clyde Harvey, creation of a focused, nonWilcox adds, Our publishing transportation sysideas always have a way of emergency for tem surgical consults, im'' ; exceeding our financial aging, and potentially dialyresources, so any additional sis. Commissioners sughelp given by our readers is a gested that the district conmajor boon. tract with SafoRide, a state funding to coordinate transportation services. The dialysis machines are of significant local importance. Maryboysaid, Everywhere I go, constituents request dialysis in San Juan County. They say the treatment is demanding and the trip to and from the dialysis takes its toll on dialysis patients. The plan calls for dialysis machines at the Blanding Clinic and at the San Juan Clinic in Monticello. Should you hold Blue Mountain. Recently, that Shadows launched a campaign program offering a substantial discount to readers who purchase more than 10 copies of past issues. A full set can be purchased for $115 through the end of July Local (this includes issues Governor Leavitt, of the Individual issues are $8 each State of Utah, sent directives and are available at local to educators this spring, givand - businesses county libraries, as well as at the Edge of the Cedars museum. ing great emphasis to the Adult Roles and Responsibility state curriculum in secondary schools. In an additional letter from the governors office, Mr. Leavitt said, "Adult Roles and Responsibilities really does prepare students for gram they desire already exists in the ... Adult Roles and Responsibilities curricula. Other elements of this curriculum that are very important to the Governor, as stated in his letter, are the emphasis lifer June Weather Report Regarding this curriculum, the Governor said, Of ex- generations. Properly planned, they can be a powerful anchor to give stability to the extended family in times of rapid change and social turbulence. Some suggested activities for a family reunion include: Photographing the family as well as exchanging photos. Exchanging cherished and important family documents. Eating food made from family recipes. Getting reacquainted with relatives. Sharing family stories or memories. These should be audio or videotaped and preserved for future generations. Gathering pictures to make a family slide show. Playing games with prizes for everyone. the number of disciplinary problems at school, as well as sibling conflict at home. Paula DeJoshua Courtesy photo Nancy Thompson, a professor at Utah State University, of Ewy. (Mi Cmnwtata Waiter A taw Middle age is when youve met so many people that or every new person you meet reminds you Oeden Nash documented this and conflict resolution skills in secondary schools. Her research states, Recent studies indicate that conflict resolution education has a positive impact on school on teen pregnancy and consumerism. Each of these areas is of great concern 'to state leaders and they are covered in detail in the Adult Roles class. climate, teachers and students... Parents, community Roles and Responsibilities members, school board members and school administrators need to know that the conflict resolution education pro the data from the computer at an individualized pace, in independent modules. One of the benefits of this, is that students can go into areas that trouble them and spend more time on subject matter of personal import. It has been a long and arduous task to put the vast data of the Adult Roles and Responsibilities class into a format that can be utilized on the internet or on CDs. The enhanced curriculum, as prepared by Ms. treme concern in our schools at this time is violent behavior. Please note that the conflict resolution skills as taught in Adult Roles and Responsibilities have proven to reduce PWl Reunions can also build a safety net for this and future educator meets Governor's directive regarding violence 5-2- 4). San Juan Statistics tan: Lewta Stack tail 90-10- a family reunion? A family reunion can help fill a void in many families today, giving an opportunity to psychologically go home for a few hours or days to revisit memories and eryoy a sense of kinship with the people who share our family tree. An important benefit of a family reunion is that it can help bridge the gap between generations. In an extended family of any size, there will likely be family members who have died since the last gathering, relatives who have brought a new spouse into the family and babies who have joined the family. This is a great reminder of the dynamics of family life, as well as the shortness of life. Reunions can provide us with a feeling of rootedness that we are part of something much larger than ourselves. Family gatherings can help us see the importance of maintaining contact with our family as long can provide. as that opportunity is present. go-roun- d, The proposal includes $378,500 investment in the CAT scan, $25,500 for a Hotter monitor, $40,000 for a respiratory ventilator, $38,000 for two dialysis machines, and $28,000 for a passenger van. Duncan and Hart said that it will take several months for the changes to impact district operations, stating that it will take 0 days before everything would be up and Paula DeJoshua, Adult educator from Whitehorse High School, has been devel- oping this curriculum in great detail so that students utilize DeJoshua, strongly emphasizes the Navajo culture, which makes it more meaning-- ' ful and pleasant for Navajo students. State leaders have expressed a desire to put this, information onto the state internet system, under the Navajo language department "It is fortunate that we have put so much energy into a course that the Governor of our State feels is critical to curbing the greatest problems that beset us today. I, personally, appreciate the support that has been given to allow me this opportunity. Its been a joy to prepare this very timely and valuable material for all of our students. |