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Show 4m ' 1 h I Drought fears turn into reality With the passing of another dry month in April, fears of a possible drought in San Juan County have changed into dealing with a very real drought. Snow pack is almost leaving area reservoirs at the lowest levels in memory. As a result, little or no irrigation water is available to area farmers. Many cattlemen are hauling water to their animals, who have very little to forage for feed. Utah Governor Mike Leavitt has declared a drought emergency, making it easier for agricultural non-existe- F. Bennion Redd is assisted with his doctoral hood by College of Eastern Utah San Juan Campus instructor Ruthellen Pollan, Dan Scartezina of the CEU Board of Trustees, and Michael Jensen of the Utah State Board of Regents. Courtesy photo nt, - ?" Diplomas to 139 graduates at College of Eastern Utah, Utah State University In graduation ceremonies on Juan Campus students and 28 Utah State University Extension graduates were honored during the schools 23rd annual commencement May 3, 111 CEU-Sa- n program. CEU-SJ- C graduates received associate of science, associate of applied science, and associate of arts degrees. Others received certificates of completion in criminal science, accountingin-formatio- n systems, graphic arts, office computer systems, heavy equipment, and truck driving. Sixteen students received licensed practical nursing certificates. Nine of the CEU-SJgraduates received both their college degrees and high school diplomas concurrently and nine graduates were double majors. Two thirds of the graduates are female and 48 percent are Native American. Dr. Don C. Larson, dean of instruction, said the graduating class includes 35 C But its only effective to get us where we want and need to go if we recognize where we are. Thomas then spoke of the "improbable community and college where hard work and vision helped establish both Blanding and the Juan Campus. Thomas addressed the graduates and the audience wearing his fathers CEU-Sa- n graduation robe. He spoke of his grandfathers sacrifice to help his father attend college. After years of working in coal mines, his father graduated from college and later became academic vice president at Brigham Young University. CEU-SJ- C valedictorian technology. Bachelor degrees were awarded in business administration, business information systems, and psychology. The program, held at the San Juan High school auditorium, commencement included speaker Ryan Thomas, CEU of this state. honor students with of 3.5 or higher. USU graduates received masters degrees in secondary education and instructional president, and Eileen Mellor. Also honored were Ibni Lacy and salutatorians David Bowler and Abigail Brown. copy Utah remains free of African or killer bees, but the state reminds residents of southern Utah to be aware of the possible presence of the aggressive bees. The state just concluded setting 100 bee traps throughout 20 President Thomas told the southern Utah, including River the in San San Juan along graduates, "Our education is Juan County. very much like the compass. As The state cautions hikers, a tool it is remarkably effective. Eileen Mellor stressed the importance of being prepared. Graduate Cade Lewis, a Utah State University Extension student, said he was able to take night classes at USU and still work on the family farm during the day. Gail Glover, dean of administrative and student services, introduced honorary doctorate recipient F. Bennion Redd as an avid supporter of education in San Juan County. Redd, called CEU the flagship of education grade-point-averag- es Bees closer to San Juan Killer boaters and anyone enjoying the outdoors to be alert for bee activity. Anyone who encounters bees and are attacked should 1) run away as fast as they can, 2) get to the shelter of a house or car and 3) call 911 for help. The bees are knocking on the door in Utah, having been captured in Page, Arizona and Mesquite, Nevada. For more information visit www.ag.ut.gov. interests to receive government - aid. San Juan County Commissioners are concerned that the drought will have an adverse impact on other interests and have asked that the drought declaration be extended beyond agricultural interests (see story on page 4). Clouds formed above the county for several days in April, but little precipitation actually hit the ground. With the majority of the snowpack already melted, there is little opportunity for increasing the amount of water in the already depleted area reservoirs. Adding to the worry is the fact that May and June, on average, are the two driest months of the year in San Juan County. Summer monsoons generally begin in July and continue through August and September. Municipalities have acknowledged the serious water shortages and implemented policy to encourage conservation. - - 4 See pages 6-- 7 Summer dramatic productions set -- See pages 10-1- 1 Region track meet - See page 12 Round the Region - See page 20 fs girt & Daan Rainy Filfred Marion Claw Ralphfredson Filfred April 23 Rosmond Ivan Cordova Amee Hannigan & Sergio Cordova April 25 boy In that residents avoid daytime watering and take steps to save water. precipitation is less than half of normal levels in Monticello. Since October 1, 2001, Monticello has received 4.19 of precipitation which is 49.6 percent of normal. Blanding has received 4.02 of moisture since October 1, 2001, which is 54 percent of normal. Year-to-da- See page Water saving tips proved strict water restrictions, with fines for excessive water use. In Monticello, the City Council requests See page 2 Commission brief Blanding, the City Council ap- te Funeral services are e announces for long-tim- area resident Walter Snyder. Services will be held at ? p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the Dove Creek Methodist Church. Wesley Hoggard on May 7. passed away Memorial services were San Juan Statistics not scheduled at the press deadline. Please call 435-587-- 14 for 21 April Weather Report Monticello Apr Hi Lo Pr Hi na na 30 na na 76 44 78 43 29 Blanding Lo Pr May 1 2 3 4 5 na na na na na na na na na na 65 40 64 36 71 37 73 43 76 46 News Roundup.... Letters for the entire southeastern part Representatives from the Board of Regents, the Office of the Commissioner and the CEU Board of Trustees also Felony court report Sower Lewi Buck family. 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