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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, April 3, 2002 - Page 10 National Park Service to host summer youth crew Fourteen students from San Juan and Grand counties will have the opportunity to spend their summer working the Blue Mountain Entertainment annual Spring Gala of local talent Blue Mountain Entertainment will focus the spotlight on local talent as it presents its annual Spring Gala on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in the Monticello High School Au- ditorium. Each year the 'best of the beat talented perform- era have an opportunity to dis- - play their abilities as they dance sing, Dlav musical in- struments, or perform dra- matic or comedic skits or read- mgs. There could be any number of surprise performances, according to Sandy Freestone, who still has a few openings for local folks who desire to participate. If you have an outstanding talent or know of one, for poscall her at 587-254- 8 sible inclusion in the program. This will be the final offer- in ing Blue Mountain Entertainments successful season which has included the colorful Utah Hispanic Dance Alliance, the cowboy Prairie Crooners, the beautiful voice of Diana Walker in Broadway Classics, 2001-200- 2 and the MaurerPeterson ffuteharp duo. Selection was made recently of programs for the 2002-200- 3 season. The Missoula Childrens Theatre ever-popul- ar will be returning to involve local youth in a production of a favorite fairytale; Julie De Azevedo, successful pop singersongwriter, will perform; Eclipse, a top male vocal group, will entertain; and Lee F ugals Musical Mayhem will bring a mix of jazz piano, familiar songs, various folk instruments and audience participation Admission to the Spring Gala will be by BME or Kigalia season memberships or tickets which may be purchased at the Natural Bridges National and who are enrolled in school for the fall semester of 2002. The program will combine labor intensive work projects with outdoor education and living skills. The program will begin on June 3 and end on August 1. The crew will work four days each week, with three days ofwork projects and one day of educational workshops. Over the course of the program, students will research a topic of interest, to be presented to park staff and community members. The participants will meet at the National Park Service office building in either Monument as part of the Canyon Country Conservation Crops program. This year marks the fifth summer that the program has been in operation and the first time that the residential program will be located at Natural Bridges National Monument. The Canyon Country Conservation Corp is simply a wonderful idea, said Greg Dudgeon, Superintendent of Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments. What bet- ter ,wa 40 .8 much needed Monticello or Moab every Monm thke Parks ,tha" day morning and will return 0 emP oy am ioua oca Thursday evening. Transporwho are lootog tation from Monticello or Moab young people raakes to Natural Bridges is provided, for a summer Job a difference9 We provide the but students will need to provide their own transportation challenge, the tools and a work . environment that emphasizes to and from the office locations. A camp will be established education. The students bring their enthusiasm and a posi- at Natural Bridges where food, work uniforms, and most tive, can-d- o attitude. k residential camping supplies will be furThe program is open to all students nished. The participants will from Grand and San Juan be responsible for their own counties who will be at least sleeping bags, work boots, and 17 years of age by June 3, 2002 personal hygiene products. 10-ho- ur 1 nine-wee- The participants will be paid For further information, con-$8.37 per hour. The program tact Gretchen Koenig or Mary is funded entirely through visi- - Frothingham at 435-- 7 19-- 2 196. tor fees authorized under the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program established by Congress in 1996. Gretchen Koenig and Mary Frothingham of Moab are the Youth Coordinators for the program and will be assisted by veteran employees. Hiring lYlUlllBZUinu will be coordinated through the Utah state Department of Montezuma Creek CommuWorkforce Services at the nity Health Center is proud to announce Louise L. Bown, L.C.S.W., as a new staff member. She is an experienced psyBook Club chotherapist and has recently the moved to Bluff from Salt Lake Just a reminder that Monticello Book Club will City. Louise retired from private meet on April 27 at 3 p.m. at of the branch Monticello the practice in which she specialized in treating individuals, San Juan County Library. The book selection for the groups, and families having month is Undaunted Courage problems with depression, by Stephen Ambrose, the in- - childhood sexual abuse, subdepth story of the exploration stance abuse and the Louisiana Purchase by dency. Lewis and Clark and their en- Louise is available Monday-touragFriday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The book is available at the She is interested in starting library, so pick up a copy to- - groups for the treatment of deday and take a trip up the Mis- - pression, substance abuse, and souri River and points west. building. Creek Clinic staff to meet -of e. self-estee- m Its time to make a THE GRIST MULL INN a Bed anu Breakfast 04 sound investment. South 300 eakt monticello. Utah 800 045 3762 435 587 251)7 WWW.THEGllIBTMIL.LINN.COMl AVAILABLE FOR: BRIDAL SHOWERS. 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