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San Juan Record HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH SINCE 1915 Volume 104 Number 49 50 cents September 11, 2019 San Juan Record adapts to changes, expands to meet reader needs The San Juan Record is paper,” said Boyle. in the process of develop- The paper will be print- ing a “2020 Vision” as the ed in several smaller sec- information industry con- tions. tinues to grow and trans- In addition, the San form. Juan Record website is This vision will result in the process of being re- in a few changes in com- vamped. The new web- ing weeks. “Our reader- site, which will be intro- ship has never been larg- duced in coming weeks, er,” said San Juan Record will feature increased ca- Publisher Bill Boyle. “The pabilities. challenge is making sure “Beautiful color pho- we change to meet the de- tography is an important veloping needs of our read- part of the San Juan Re- ers.” cord,” said Boyle. “The The Monticello Homecoming Royalty reigned over a full week of activities in the past week. The homecoming royalty includes For the past ten years, new website will highlight Miss Congeniality Macy Badger, Queen Shelbie Musselman, First Attendant Makayla Sheeran, and Second Attendant Morgan the San Juan Record has that photography, much Maloy. Robin Garner photo been printed at the Medi- of which comes from our aOne press in West Val- readers. ley City. That relationship “In addition, the new will end with this issue of website will have in- the newspaper. creased capabilities for Judge rejects SUWA motion in public lands case Beginning next week, audio and video.” With a scathing rebuke, decision on the case will be before the court.” ney in a previous hearing, the San Juan Record will The changes will also in- a federal judge rejected have far-reaching impli- SUWA had previously “I know the court is com- be printed at the Gannett clude an increased pres- a motion by the South- cations in San Juan Coun- been given an increased mitted to that (a timely Press in Farmington, NM. ence on social media, in- ern Utah Wilderness Al- ty and beyond. It could role in the case, but Wad- trial)…the State of Utah Although there will be a cluding Facebook, Insta- liance (SUWA) to become potentially settle many doups suggested that the is committed to that, Kane few changes in the news- gram, Twitter, and You- a full-party participant in of the public road issues wilderness advocacy orga- County is committed to paper as a result of the Tube. a landmark public lands that have been simmer- nization may have over- that, the United States new printer, the key fea- “We are growing and case. ing in western states since stepped its role. is committed to that. My tures of the printing will changing as our readers Judge Clark Waddoups the Federal Lands Poli- The judge stated that question is is SUWA real- remain the same. expand the ways that they ruled on September 5 that cy Management Act (FLP- SUWA filed actions that ly committed to that?” “We are excited to report receive and process infor- SUWA could participate MA) was signed in 1976. delayed progress on the A full version of the rul- that the San Juan Record mation,” said Boyle. “We in a massive case regard- Thousands of roads are case. In fact, it was SU- ing can be found at the will continue to feature plan to continue – and ing RS-2477 road rights- claimed by rural coun- WA’s role in delaying the San Juan Record website, color on every page and even expand – interaction of-way on public land in ties in the western Unit- case that may have trig- at www.sjrnews.com. will be printed on Hi-Brite with our readers.” Kane County, but only as ed States, claims that gered Judge Waddoup’s ire. a “limited permissive in- have been challenged by The judge writes of one tervenor.” environmental advocacy particular instance, “For Kane County is a consol- groups, including SUWA. over two years, Plaintiffs’s idated case that rolled to- This landmark case will time and resources were gether the claims by more move forward, but with a taxed as they addressed than 20 counties of 12,000 significantly limited role SUWA’s defense before American marten found in the La Sals separate RS-2477 claims for SUWA after Wad- the Utah Supreme Court An American marten in mature northern for- markable creatures living on public lands. The case doups wrote, “SUWA has on an argument that ul- has been spotted in the La ests in other areas of the in southeastern Utah. has been slowly rolling no legal right to be in this timately was struck down Sal Mountains, answering state, but due to geograph- Since the announce- through the court system case.” as absurd.” a question that has been ical isolation of the La Sal ment, a number of local for more than ten years. “It was clear SUWA had Waddoups adds, “The asked for many years. Mountains, it’s a pleas- residents reported that Instead of focusing on the intent to take a lead harm arising from the de- The range of the elu- ant surprise to discover they have spotted the the thousands of roads in role in this litigation – lay is real, and it has oc- sive animal has generally at least a few of these re- small weasels in the area. the western United States, a lead to which it had no curred because SUWA been thought to be north the case is focused on 15 right to take,” Waddoups thwarted the court’s order of the area, in the north- individual road claims in writes. “A lead that could and insisted on taking a ern Rocky Mountains. Kane County. well harm the actual par- dominant role.” The Utah Division of It is anticipated that the ties who do have a right to After outlining other Wildlife Resources report- actions by SUWA on the ed last week, “One of our case, Waddoups added, biologists has made an “The end runs around the incredible finding! Trail conditions set by the court cameras set high in the La are unacceptable. They Sal mountains near Moab Man killed in motorcycle show a disregard for the have captured the first court’s rulings, and they credible documentation of continue to multiply the an American marten seen crash north of Monticello proceedings by an inter- in that area. A man from Parowan, off a steep embankment. venor who was only sup- Since the 1920s, biolo- UT was killed in a single The crash took place at posed to have a limited gists have speculated if vehicle crash on Peters 2:10 p.m. on September 8, role.” the range of these animals Hill north of Monticello. 2019. The case is set to go to extended into the La Sals. Robin Smith, age 67, The Utah Department of trial in February 2020, Now we have evidence was killed when his Har- Public Safety said Smith a timeframe Judge Wad- that they do! ley Davidson motorcy- was wearing a helmet at doups seems determined American martens are cle ran off the side of the the time of the crash. They to follow. members of the weasel An American marten. The Utah Department of Wildlife recent- road while he was travel- add that he had a medical In the ruling, Judge family, typically prey- ly released fleeting photos of the elusive animal, spotted with ing southbound up Peters condition that may have Waddoups repeated a ing on squirrels and ro- a night vision trail camera in the La Sa Mountains. This photo Hill. The motorcycle went contributed to the crash. statement from an attor- dents. They can be found is courtesy of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Nicollee Gaddis-Wyatt is the new manager for the Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Of- fice. She temporarily served as Monticello Field Manager in 2018. Courtesy photo

Army Basic Combat Training graduates and San Juan High School seniors Brigham Castellon and Christian Cly storm onto the San Juan football field on September 6. Richard Kaer photo Moab Field Office of the BLM welcomes a new Field Manager Basic Training grads honored at SJHS The Bureau of Land challenges,” said Nicollee, the Federal Relay Service Brigham Castellon and Training at Fort Jackson, a grueling 96 hours. Management (BLM) wel- “and I look forward to op- (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 Christian Cly joined the SC. Brigham is the son of comes Nicollee Gaddis- portunities to meet people to leave a message or ques- San Juan Bronco foot- While training, they Julie and Elias Castellon, Wyatt as the new manager and learn in my role as the tion. The FRS is available ball team as they stormed started their days at 4 while Christian is the son for the Moab Field Office. Moab Field Manager.” 24 hours a day, seven days Bronco Field on Septem- a.m. During the Forge of Darlene Boy. The Moab office covers a Persons who use a tele- a week. Replies are pro- ber 6. The two seniors at training, they marched, They were honored for large portion of northern communications device for vided during normal busi- San Juan High recently drilled, and carried their their efforts by San Juan San Juan County. the deaf (TDD) may call ness hours. completed Basic Combat weapons day and night for High School. Nicollee is no stranger to Utah and served a tem- porary leadership assign- ment assisting the Can- yon Country District as the Monticello Field Man- The San Juan County Junior Livestock recognizes and ager in 2018. She brings thanks the following supporters for buying animals at the her passion for public 2019 Junior Livestock Auction. This program has grown and prospered because of the lands and enthusiasm for support of businesses and local interest. With persistent encouragement, the program can bringing people together continue to be a source of learning and accomplishment for our youth. Again, Thank You!!! to her new position with the Moab Field Office. Just prior to her ar- rival, Nicollee explained her management style in 2019 SAN JUAN COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION a message to staff. She BUYERS wrote, “I enjoy creating Redd’s Ace Hardware opportunities for people to Barry Farms Doug McLaughlin engage, learn, and excel. Basin Co-op Drew Payne & Youngs Machine Reladyne I strive to be encouraging Bayles Exploration Empire Electric Reladyne & JC Hunt and motivating because Bears Ears Wireless Farm Buereu/Wyatt Holyoak Rim Rock others’ success in turn mo- tivates and encourages Bedrock Fullmer Excavation RJK Management me. I look forward to get- Black Diamond Ranch H.I.T. Cattle Ruppert INC. ting to know you all and Blain Nebeker Holliday Construction S Power am excited for all we can accomplish together.” Blue Mountain Foods Howard Randall San Juan Building Supply Nicolle began her career Blue Mountain Hospital Jackie Steele San Juan Pharmacy as a middle school teach- Bradford Tire Jerry Pehrson Shawn Herring er and after several years Sondregger INC. decided to try something Broken Finger Pottery Jim Ivins-Meridian Title new. She jumped into Broken I Ranch Kendall Laws Southern Utah Surgical – Dr. Mario LaGiglia her BLM career as a vis- Bull Dog Cattle Ranch Kieth & Deann Ivins itor services specialist in Stephanie & Justin Ivins El Centro, CA, her home CB’s C Store Krista Grover/Janalee Grover Stotz Equipment town, and hasn’t looked Clark’s Market Kyle Nebeker Subway of Blanding back. She has worked for CM Adair Goats Laurie Randall the past nine years in El Sue Holliday Creative Floors Lazy E.R. Outfi ts Centro and Las Vegas as a TM Premier Services planning and environmen- D&D Sales Cortez Louann & Merlin Grover Trent & Bailey Herring tal coordinator. D&K Black Cleaning Services Manuel Torres Nicollee quickly em- UNHS INC. David & Summer Ivins Meyers Farms braced the BLM mission Youngs Machine and actively sought jobs David Hinkins Montezuma Hearing Zions Bank with greater responsibili- Desert Rivers Credit Union Monticello Merc ty building on her natural Diamond Propane Preston Grover leadership skills. She has an extensive background in managing large proj- ects and assisted the BLM ADD-ONS in developing tools and methods to improve plan- $20-$499 · Alex Turley $500-$999 · LouAnn and Merlin ning procedures. · Miller Cutting Horses · Jed and Candice Lyman · Trent Schafer Grover Family Trust “Nicollee is a great addi- · Emily and Byron Clarke · Preston and Tara Grover · Western Ag. Credit · NAPA Blanding · Colby and Michelle Monson · Shumway Backhoe Service · Monson’s Quality Meat Processing · Bradford Tire tion to the Canyon Coun- · Pick A Stitch · S&G Farms · Casey and Lacie McCullough $2,000 & above try leadership team, and · Hillbilly Sno Shack · Shumway Financial Services · Farm Bureau/Wyatt Holyoak · Blue Mountain Hospital · Mikell and Rachel Monson · TM Premier Services · Payne Financial, Inc. her experience will help · Carhart Feed & Seed, Inc · Doyle Moss · Brooke Pehrson Photography · Steve Young the Moab Field Office bet- · Empire Electric Association, Inc · Enchanted Treasures & Gifts · Krieg and Shaylee Adair · Crofts Family ter serve visitors, local · Precision Rehabilitation · Jim Giles · Bonnie Meyer · Clark’s Market communities, and carry · San Juan Building Supply · Bayles Exploration · Xamax Corporation BELT BUCKLE SPONSORS out our land stewardship · Trapnell Orthodontics · Cedar Canyon Vacation Rentals · Young’s Machine · Jones & Demille Engineering responsibilities,” said Dis- · Collette Egan · Doug McLaughlin · Zion’s Way Home Health and · Jeff Burningham for Governor trict Manager Lance Por- · C.H. Taylor Logistics · Grandpa and Grandma C Hospice · Blue Mountain Concrete · Lawana Palmer ter. · Grandpa and Grandma Holliday · Western Slope Cattlemens · Ned and Marilyn Palmer · Walker Processing ICE CREAM On a more personal note, · Preston Grover · Blue Mountain Meats $1,000-$1,999 donated by Clarks Market · CB’s C-Store and Tire Nicollee is an avid read- · Redd’s Aviation · Creative Floors · Well’s Fargo SHAVINGS FOR THE ARENA er and regularly listens to · Rhett and Erika Adair · Jeremy and Kristi Redd · San Juan Pharmacy donated by IFA Cortez · Wal E. Palmer Ranch · Elaine’s Hair Salon audiobooks and podcasts. · Kent and Chris Adair · Frontier Farms · Clayton and Kim Palmer She and her husband have · Manish Pandya · Pop’s Burritos · Jason and Karah Nay · Blue Mountain Foods two dogs, Ardo and Mol- · Todd and Toni Adair · Logan & Sara Monson ly, whom they adore. “I really enjoy tackling new September 11, 2019 | SAN JUAN RECORD | 3

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The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in White Mesa held the annual Bear Dance for fours days over Labor Day weekend. Terrance Huge, a photographer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, took these photos of the event. The Northern Ute Tribe of Fort Duch- enne, UT kicks off the Bear Dance season around the middle of May, in effect waking up the Bear from hibernation. Then the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of Ignacio, CO hosts their Bear Dance the next weekend. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in Towa- oc, CO holds their Bear Dance during Memorial Day weekend. Then the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in White Mesa puts the bear back to sleep at the last bear dance of the season during Labor Day weekend. Terrance Huge photos

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FOR BUYING MY STEER – SADIE ADAIR – 4 | SAN JUAN RECORD | September 11, 2019 ‘ROUND THE REGION From the Past 80 years ago Vaping causing health complications in Utah Kay Lyman and Kirk Nielson are rooming together in Salt Lake City. Kay is engaged STATEWIDE – Utah state health officials reported 28 confirmed cases linked to lung with a tinning concern, and Kirk has a place with a fur company on South Temple damage caused by vaping in Utah. An investigation into another 14 was underway. Street. These numbers marked an increase from 21 cases. The cases were marked in teens and young adults. Vaping has become increasingly popular with the younger gener- 70 years ago ations, and only recently has sparked a nationwide concern with the potential risks Editorial by Platte D. Lyman: “There are perhaps 75 members of the Community in vaping over regular cigarette smoking. Symptoms of lung damage include cough- Church in Monticello, but through sacrifice and hard work, they were able to make a ing, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Currently the fed- good start on the erection of a church. The hand of fate interfered and it caught fire, eral government health officials are investigating over 200 possible cases of breath- causing 50 percent damage to the structure. Members started a drive to raise funds ing ailments linked to vaping across 25 states. In a tally, Utah victims reported us- to repair the building and the result was they had enough money to let a contract for ing electronic products to consume nicotine or marijuana products. Although officials the completion of the building. People of all denominations contributed to the sup- didn’t give cause for the outbreak, most of the analysis was focused on the chemicals port of the cause.” used in vaping products. After investigation, it was thought that most of the products 60 years ago were purchased on the street, or at out-of-state smoke shops. The largest concern lies Work is now starting on the El Paso gasoline plant at Aneth. The compressor station with teenagers vaping, but also purchasing illegal THC filled cartridges. THC prod- is practically complete and the housing project, which includes 46 houses, is finished ucts are illegal in Utah. THC is known to cause hallucinations and delusions, anxiety, and 30 families are living at the plant. The gas plant will cost $10 million. • About and tachycardia. CNN reported a death in Oregon from vaping related complications, 100 golfers turn out to the First Annual Monticello golf tournament. and just recently another death in Illinois due to vaping. All victims in the Utah pool were under 30. Federal health officials warned the public to avoid e-cigarette prod- 50 years ago ucts. – The Morgan County News Two Army Pershing missiles are launched at Black Mesa and impact successfully on White Mesa Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. • Burglars attempt a robbery at Hillside fire destroys homes, prompts evacuations the Monticello Post Office. They made a hole in the roof, but did not get it enlarged enough to enter the building. BOUNTIFUL – A large, fast moving fire in the hills above Bountiful damaged sever- al homes and destroyed three in the early morning hours of August 30. Investigators 40 years ago later determined an abandoned campfire caused the fire and it is now 100 percent Energy Fuels Nuclear, Inc. contributes $5,000 in scholarship funds to the San Juan contained. The blaze burned about 321 acres. An estimated 400 homes were evacu- Center for Higher Education. The scholarships are for practical nursing, and secre- ated. Within minutes officers and crews were going door to door because homes were tarial training. • Utah Job Service in Blanding reports an abundance of job opportu- in the direct line of fire. The original command post had to be moved due to the fast nities for trained secretaries. There is a shortage of bilingual Navajo-speaking secre- moving fire, being pushed by wind. There were evacuations in Centerville as well but taries. no damage. Those were lifted Friday morning but Island View Drive was only open to residents. Firebreak road was also shut on the east bench to allow fire services to 30 years ago use it. Firefighters worked all day Sunday to rehabilitate the fire line to help prevent Leone “Mike” Goulding opens the Museum at Gouldings in the old trading post build- erosion. – Davis Clipper ing where she and her husband – the late Harry Goulding – did business in Monu- ment Valley. • Rededication ceremonies mark the 25th anniversary of Canyonlands National park at Squaw Flat campground in the Needles district. OHV decal required to operate on public and state trust land ARIZONA – Out-of-state residents wishing to legally ride their off-highway vehicle 20 years ago and support OHV trail maintenance, education, and law enforcement efforts in Ar- Monticello resident Bruce Adams is surprised on a Sunday morning when he looks izona can purchase a nonresident OHV decal as of September 1. The new decal was out his bedroom window and sees a mountain lion dragging a deer through the draw supported and pushed by the OHV riding community during the 2019 legislative ses- below his home. After a quick call to DWR, Adams is authorized to shoot the animal, sion and was signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey. The law requires nonresident which had been spotted in a number of areas in and around Monticello. OHV owners to purchase a decal to operate the machines within the state. All OHVs, 18 years ago designed by the manufacturer primarily for use over unimproved terrain and that Most San Juan County residents sat dumbfounded before the television set for many weigh 2,500 pounds or less, are required by law to display a valid OHV decal to oper- hours, pondering on the enormity of the September 11 crimes committed at the World ate on public and state trust lands. This includes “street legal” OHVs that meet these Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. As of press two requirements. Before the law was passed, nonresident OHV owners could ride time, more than 5,000 individuals are listed as missing and are feared dead in the their machines within the state for up to 30 days only if their state had a similar in- attacks, in which passenger airlines were used as bombs against targeted buildings. state resident decal program. There is no longer a grace period allowing nonresidents While most people fled from the scene of terror, it was just the opposite for photog- to operate without an Arizona decal, and owners are now required to purchase a de- rapher Andrea Booher, the daughter of Hank and Grace Booher of Monticello. Af- cal before operating their machines within the state. Those caught riding without a ter receiving a call from her employer, the Federal Emergency Management Agency current decal can be fined. Both resident and nonresident OHV decals cost $25 (plus (FEMA), she was on her way to ground zero as the only FEMA-authorized photogra- a processing fee), and are good for one year from the purchase date. While the resi- pher at the site of the World Trade Center. dent OHV decal can be purchased at any Arizona Department of Transportation Mo- tor Vehicle Division office or at www.servicearizona.com, the nonresident OHV decal 10 years ago can only be purchased online through an Arizona Game and Fish Department portal For 19 years, Coach Joe Wolfe Davis trained Monticello High School Buckaroo wres- account, which can be created at www.azgfd.gov by clicking “My Account.” Each OHV tlers to be strong competitors and strong men. During that time, the Bucks brought must have its own decal and decals are not transferable between machines. The non- seven State Championship trophies home to Monticello. The Utah Amateur Wres- resident OHV decal will be mailed within two to three weeks from the date of pur- tling Association honors Coach Davis for his time in Monticello by inducting him into chase, but purchasers can show their emailed receipt (or a screenshot of it) for up to the Utah Wrestling Hall of Fame. • A direct lightning strike burnt and scarred a tree 30 days as proof of decal purchase. – Southern Utah News in Veteran’s Memorial Park in Monticello September 6.

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al, build capacity of fami- employment at Miami In- ly and staff, and be linked ternational Airport as a San Juan School District to learning. The table be- driver. low illustrates a frame- Not being fond of Amer- work that identifies a shift ican sandwiches, he began pursues commitment to in moving from a lower cooking meals for himself impact parental involve- and this attracted the sal- ment emphasis towards ivary glands of fellow co- family engagement a higher impact parental workers. He began cooking ______by Julie Holt provement: Lessons from engagement focus. for them as well, and be- SJSD K-12 Schools Director Chicago. Chicago: Univer- Family engagement is fore he knew it, Sam was sity of Chicago Press), and any way that a child’s working his way through San Juan School Dis- cannot be seen as an add adult caretaker (biolog- restaurants. trict, in conjunction with on, but instead should be ical parents, foster par- Starting at the bottom, The Utah State Board seen as a part of teach- ents, siblings, grandpar- he worked up the culinary of Education, envisions ing and learning (Dr. Kar- ents, etc.) effectively sup- ladder until reaching the schools and parents mak- en Mapp, 3 Prerequisites port learning and healthy status of chef. Upon mov- ing a mindset shift and of Effective Family and development at home, at ing to Moab, he and his moving from involving Community Engagement). school, and in the commu- wife, Kloichai Kracha, families, to engaging fam- Although not a program, nity (Karen Mapp, Har- worked as a chef team at ilies, to ultimately empow- a commitment to family vard GSE). Sushi master Sornsawan “Aussie” Chaichan and Ja-Roen Thai Singha Thai. ering families. engagement is a priority Students with engaged Sushi owner Sampas “Sam” Janhom. Mary Cokenour photo He began a great friend- Family engagement is a in our classroom instruc- families tend to exhib- ship with Kent Somer- key factor in the success tion and overall student it faster rates of litera- ville, and they became of students and schools. success. cy acquisition. They have golfing buddies as well. It Family engagement is one San Juan School Dis- greater potential for earn- was no wonder then, when of the five predictors in trict believes that our ing higher grades and test Sam told Kent about his school improvement (Or- family engagement prac- scores. Monticello welcomes dream of becoming a res- ganizing Schools for Im- tices should be relation- These students often en- taurant owner that Kent roll in higher level pro- decided to help fulfill this grams and seek promo- Ja-Roen Thai Sushi dream. Lower Impact Higher Impact tion. Students with en- Late one June afternoon, point blank that we need- Manning the knife and PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES gaged families adapt bet- a gentleman from Moab ed Asian Cuisine – Chi- bamboo rolling mat is Su- Celebrations Parent-Teacher Conferences ter to school and attend named Sam made my ac- nese, Japanese, Thai; shi Master Sornsawan more regularly. They quaintance. He asked me heck, all three! Chaichan, nicknamed Fundraisers Parent training sessions have shown stronger so- about living in Monticel- I made up a packet of in- Aussie. He has been creat- Potlucks Goal-Setting discussions cial skills and behavior lo and the types of busi- formation for him with a ing masterpieces of Sushi, Performances and Showcases Regular, personalized communication and graduate and go onto nesses that are in town. map of the town indicating Sushi rolls, and Sashimi higher education. But most importantly, he where all businesses, gov- for 15 years. Parent help on administrative tasks Positive phone calls home San Juan schools are asked about ernment of- A simple Shrimp Tempu- Parent resource rooms Classroom observations committed to welcoming the restau- fices, schools, ra Roll winds its way upon Family support services Weekly data-sharing folders families in the schools as rants in Mon- churches, the plate, dragon head in partners in learning. We ticello. etc. were lo- the lead. Insane Eel Roll Generic school newsletters Home visits will seek multiple meth- Then he cated; a local resembles pool balls ready Back to School Night Modeling of learning support ods to communicate with asked me, phone book; for play, and no one will strategies families, reach out to “What kind a San Juan mind pocketing the eight share information about of restaurant County guide ball into the mouth. Interactive homework Parent help on learning projects student learning, and en- would you book; and, of Our lovely waitress, Parent instructional support courage families to partic- like to see in comfortcookadventures.com course, 101 Shaile Beh, juggled table in the classroom ipate as partners in learn- Monticello?” by Mary Cokenour Things to Do service and a continuous ing. I told him in San Juan ringing in of phone orders.

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Staff Writer Rhett Sifford “Voice of the people is paramount” Onion Sets Insertion Specialist Dear Editor: ty would be open to consider a better so- Potato Seed Alice Epple Just the facts. Everyone is entitled to lution. Garden Seeds their own opinion, but they are not enti- The timing of the actual filing of the pe- Potting Soil Writers tled to their own version of the facts. tition after the election was governed by Tad Barton Peat Moss Walter & Becky Bird Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy the timing requirements under the law claims that the citizen initiative to con- not by the results of the election. Pipe Fittings Mary Cokenour Maxine Deeter sider a change in the form of county gov- The petitioners are diverse, from Na- Hoses & Hoes Alene Laney ernment is a reaction to the election of vajo Mountain, White Mesa, Blanding, Fertilizer Joe B. Lyman two Navajo commissioners. This is false. Monticello and Spanish Valley. Sprinklers Merry Palmer The facts are that I proposed to the pre- Should the question prevail on the bal- Zak Podmore vious commission of Adams, Lyman and lot in November we intend to form a di- Barry & Steve Simpson Benally to place the question on the bal- verse study committee representing ev- CALVING SUPPLIES: lot. I also proposed to Judge Shelby that ery corner of the County with input from Milk Replacer, a change to five commissioners would the County Commissioners and the May- Veterinary Supplies, Scour Boluses, Phone: 435-587-2277 be preferable to unnecessarily dividing ors and Councils of Blanding, Monticel- Vaccines, Ear Tags, Fax: 435-587-3377 Blanding. lo and Bluff. Colostrx I also published my reasons for want- The study committee will be tasked ing to consider a change in the San Juan with carefully evaluating all forms of E-mail Record. These facts are easily verified county government allowed in Utah and Open Monday through Friday [email protected] and each action was taken prior to the possibly making a recommendation to be Summer 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Judge Shelby decision and the election. considered by the voters. Hours Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Web Address No, Mr. Maryboy, the petition is not The voice of the people is paramount sjrnews.com a reaction unless I could prophetical- and we will have two opportunities to ly predict future events and ‘react’ prior vote before any change could be made. to their occurrence. It was initiated be- Thanks, cause I felt the voters in San Juan Coun- Joe B. Lyman

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The educational memo helps non-Na- San Juan County will decide in No- The change in the form of government Discrimination, prejudices, and racism tive individuals understand how stacked September 11, 2019 vember if they should accept a new form in San Juan County has the possibili- are hard topics in San Juan County. “As the world is against Native Americans. of government that is promoted by the ty of returning the same people to pow- a matter of fact, racism exists,” says Additional efforts such as the Febru- same group of people that almost bank- er that have nearly bankrupt the County Utah Diné Bikéyah (UDB) Board Chair- ary 2019 legislative proposal sponsored rupted the County with millions of dol- in prior years with uncontrolled funding man Davis Filfred (Diné). by Utah Rep. Phil Lyman to split San lars of legal fees. of lawsuits that should be the concern of For many in San Juan County, this Juan County by race and class, known as The residents of the County need to de- the State government. sensitive reality is hard to acknowledge, H.B. 93, is perceived as adding insult to cide which is more important. County funds should be spent for the and can only be recounted through per- long-standing injury in San Juan Coun- 1. Sending millions of dollars to Law benefit of the residents in the County not sonal lived experiences. The latest exam- ty. This is one of many efforts non-Na- Firms that use the funds for first class for first class accommodations for outside ple of this is a ballot initiative that could tive county residents have come up with accommodations for their staff. law firms. potentially restructure the San Juan to either remove Native Americans from 2. Repairing County roads and other Bill Love County Commission. power, and go back to how things used to infrastructure for county residents. San Juan County “This fact is undeniable. The question be before Native Americans started vot- 3. Providing health services for the el- is what can we do about racism, discrim- ing and speaking up. We live in a democ- ination and prejudices?” said UDB board racy, and it is hard to comprehend why chairman Davis Filfred, who has lived in Native Americans who are the majority, San Juan County most of his life. cannot be given a chance to provide fair On August 20th, the mayors of Bland- and equal county governance to all coun- Disputes that degenerate... rarely have happy end ing and Monticello and three other San ty citizens, Filfred noted. Juan County, Utah residents succeed- Another possible solution for San Juan Dear Editor: apart in the wash; white girls in high ed in placing this issue or studying new County is requiring informational ses- Political disputes that degenerate into school had to go to the Prom with their structures for the County Commission on sions on Cultural Sensitivity Training, race and gender contests are always un- cousin because I was always too cheap to the November 4th ballot. In a political adds UDB Board Member Mary Benal- fortunate and rarely have a happy end rent a tuxedo; black athletes struggle un- move, they have appointed themselves to ly (Hopi/Diné). The Cultural Sensitivity for the people involved, but they are also der the burden of too much money every determine who would serve on the study Training that UDB and other groups of- so predictably stupid and pointless that Sunday so I can watch a kid’s game on committee if the ballot initiative passes. fer, may be useful to San Juan County they can actually become a source of com- TV; and when green aliens from Outer This appears to be yet another attempt employees and residents who may have edy. Space land in San Juan County, they will to get rid of the three current electoral never had to understand how Native The wholesale accusation of “white be offended by my stubborn reluctance commission districts and gerrymander American culture functions. These train- privilege” when applied to the history to be probed, even in the spirit of Green- the county districts back in favor of An- ings, which have been provided to more and personal life of a single individual White intergalactic co-operation. glo residents. than 300 people this past year, has been can be so incompatible with reality that And finally, the Earth itself is dying be- Cross cultural dynamics have cre- critical for non-Indigenous Peoples to the result is comic. cause I continue to exhale carbon diox- ated social, economic, and cultural di- learn more about Native American life- According to the theory, because I am ide every single day, and I have been all vides in San Juan County, particular- ways, customs, and differences among a Christian heterosexual old white man, too casual about releasing methane and ly when it comes to fair and democratic Tribes. I am personally responsible for every un- hydrogen sulfide into the atmosphere (lo, representation on the San Juan County “Anglo residents in San Juan Coun- happy moment ever experienced by any- these 75 summers) without so much as a Commission. “A lack of communication ty have learned that when dealing with one who does not share my demographic: polite “Oops.” and understanding between the white conflict-avoiding cultures like the Ute or Yellow children in China starved be- mea culpa demographic in the north and the Na- Diné peoples, who live according to prin- cause I would not eat my vegetables; mea maxima culpa tive American-majority in the southern ciples of reciprocity, that aggressive, in- small brown women labored in 4th World Jim Garmhausen portion of the county is unhealthy, and timidating, loud and bullying behaviors squalor so I could wear shirts that fell Blanding UT needs to be addressed with equitable so- work,” Benally said. “In most other bor- lutions to facilitate listening and ensure der towns, Native Americans are treat- the safety of all citizens in the county,” ed respectfully, but in Blanding we are added Filfred. treated like outsiders.” The mission and vision of UDB is to Benally also recalls how Cleal Brad- “bring healing to the people and the ford, resident in San Juan County and Earth” in the work we do to elevate Na- founder of San Juan Foundation, em- tive voices, and protect public lands and ployed strategies and cultural sensitivi- natural resources. The healing that UDB ties that helped him better serve Native encourages stems from spiritual heal- Americans. ing through cultural connections to an- Utah Diné Bikéyah is calling on out- cestral lands. UDB teaches what we call side leaders and experts for help in con- Dr Jeff Cornelius “assertive and active healing,” which is vening a facilitated dialogue to bridge the act of identifying and removing the the cultural divide in San Juan Coun- root of a problem. In this context, this re- ty. Ideally, we believe leaders from the quires a call to action to end the discrimi- Tribes, the church of Latter-Day Saints nation, prejudices and racism that exists and the State of Utah need to facilitate a in its many forms in San Juan County. neutral process to help the county heal, This form of assertive and active healing through listening, and learning the cul- mandates that we try to understand the tural norms that create these unneces- root cause of the recent and frequent at- sary conflicts. There is no reason why PLEASE CALL: tempts to remove Native Americans from disagreements should persist, and the office as well as denying us fundamental problem is that levels of trust are very 435-587-2700 human rights that nearly all other Amer- low across cultures, and communication 225 South Main St, Monticello icans enjoy such as access to water, elec- opportunities are infrequent. tricity, and other basic government ser- “Native, state and county leaders need ALSO PART OF THE MEDICAL STAFF AT SAN JUAN HOSPITAL vices. to assemble as soon as possible,” Filfred One of the first steps to heal this di- said, as a call to action. “UDB believes vide in the county is to first understand we must find a way to bring white people the definitions of racism, discrimination, and Native people together in the county. host city: Monticello, Utah prejudice, as well as power and privilege, Level heads must prevail, and the most and to understand how and why each of challenging thing is that every week new our cultures (white and Native) believes threats and policies are advanced that that they have been, or are being op- threaten the vision and future that local pressed. people on both sides are striving to cre- Filfred cites a structural racism ate.” memo as an example of efforts to heal Utah Diné Bikéyah the cultural divide in San Juan Coun-

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interesting is the under- a “real” Navajo. John has on the reservation; he had lying culture and its tex- spent enough time living real, red sand between the The real thing ture. among the Navajo, learn- soles of his feet and the After years of searching ness of the stones on warm When you look at a ing the language, and try- pads of his sandals. He for my essential elements, summer days. As temper- weaving and realize there ing to understand the nu- had watched Grandma I have finally realized that atures soar, the stones re- are generations of tradi- ances of the people that herd sheep and spin wool; one thing I need in my life main temperate, soothing. tion woven into its warp he certainly knew more he was real. is texture. With our cooler strug- and weft, when you can about Navajo history than Navajo was in his soul, I am like a child who gling to alleviate the heat feel the connection to the his companion. in his mind, in his heart, explores everything by inside the buildings, I of- land in the creation, and A few days later, one of and pulsing through his touching it, smell- ten rub the pieces when you see tradition in the old-time traders called veins. Never mind that ing it, and oc- on my forehead its construction, you know and said he wanted to the blood was flowing a lit- casionally even to ease my trou- you are dealing with some- bring some friends to the tle slower due to all that putting it in his bles and wear thing really, totally real. store. It was Sunday eve- fry bread he had eaten, de- or her mouth. away my wor- The other day, as I was ning and we had closed. spite John’s commentary, At Twin ries. mulling over a newly ar- I could not, however, it was genuine Navajo. Rocks Trad- When we rived weaving, caressing pass up the opportuni- I was much more con- ing Post, I lived in the it, and wondering wheth- ty to see him, so I agreed fused by why we had been am constant- home above er I needed to, like a child, to meet them for a vis- included within the defi- Zachary Thomas Brown ly running my the trading get it into my mouth to it. When they arrived, we nition of old-time traders. is returning from serving hand over rugs hanging post, my son Grange of- really understand its fi- talked about Navajo rugs We were not from an old- as a missionary for The on the walls. ten asked me to make him ber, John, an Anglo who and jewelry. time trader family, and Church of Jesus Christ of I close my eyes, walk peanut butter and jelly works on the Navajo Res- After a while he not that old in fact, we are, Latter-day Saints. He was down the hall leading to sandwiches. ervation, came striding shrugged his shoulders, for the most part, Johnny- assigned to labor in the the back door, and let He, like his dad, was, through the front doors gave out a deep sigh, and come-latelies. New Hampshire Manches- my fingers wander across and still is, capable of liv- with his Navajo husband said, “You know, there While rolling the ter Mission and served in the fibers, feeling pattern ing exclusively on pea- in tow. just aren’t many real, old- thought around in my New Hampshire, Maine, changes, exploring irreg- nut butter and jelly. To As John and I talked time traders like us left.” mind several days, I final- Massachusetts, and Ver- ularities, and imagining this day, his mother pre- about things on the reser- I was flattered to be in- ly decided the answer had mont. weavers working the wool. fers the smooth variety. vation, the receding cul- cluded in the panthe- to be . . . texture. After so He will report to the I love picking up Navajo I, however, want texture ture, the loss of language, on of “old-time traders,” many years of doing what Blanding Fifth Ward on baskets to feel the round- and opt for extra crunchy. the rapidly diminishing and smiled broadly, but we do, we have been wo- Sunday, September 15 at ness of their coils and the When it came to making crafts, John turned to- my mind jumped back to ven into the trader tapes- 9 a.m. firmness of their weave. sandwiches for Grange, I ward his spouse and, with John’s comment about his try. Zach is the son of Mike At times, it almost seems would always say, “Hey a jerk of his thumb, said, Navajo partner. At that We might, however, and Emily Brown of Blan- my fingertips can deci- buddy, do you want the “Well, I am more Navajo point, I could not help be more like pound rugs, ding. pher the pattern without super-extra-crunchy-yum- than he is.” thinking about trading with lots of dirt ground help from my eyes. my-delicious peanut but- What John meant, of post texture. into our weft threads to I visualize the bas- ter? Or the smooth?” course, was that he be- The “real” both men make us seem more sub- ket makers out in wash- You can guess his re- lieved he has a better were referring to is a per- stantial. In any case, our es harvesting sumac and sponse. I was easing him grasp of Navajo language son’s texture, the interwo- fibers, the very molecules U-Pick imagine them preparing into a world of texture. and traditions than his ven fiber of the individual. of our beings, are com- Peaches, Plums, Apples, Grapes and dying the splits, en- One thing Barry and I partner, a full-blooded Na- The strings that come to- prised of the same materi- WHEN IN SEASON visioning the evolving de- most enjoy about the trad- vajo. gether as a result of living al that makes up old-tim- Dove Creek sign spiraling out from ing post is the fabric of its John felt strongly about in a certain environment ers: a love of the people, a the center. people. The art is beauti- his statement and also many years. passion for the art, and a CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Turquoise also fasci- ful, sometimes sublime, firmly believed it was I could tell that John’s strong connection to this AND AVAILABILITY nates me. I enjoy the cool- but what makes it really true, even though he is not spouse had been raised red land in which we live. 970-562-4339 September 11, 2019 | SAN JUAN RECORD | 9 Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum September 11, 2019 to host a lecture presented by archaeological researcher John Pitts The Edge of the Cedars open to the public. art panels often include State Park Museum will Due to an accidental dis- imagery associated with host a lecture titled When covery of lightning bolt the themes of fertility or Lightning Strikes Twice: strikes on boulders and war. A Novel Approach to As- cliffs, the research done by Do these themes suggest sociating Rock Art Images John Pitts has begun to the purpose of co-locating and Fulgurites. reveal an association be- these rock art panels with John Pitts, an archae- tween those white lines evident lightning strike lo- ological researcher will (fulgurites) and rock art cations? This is one of sev- present his findings on panels found nearby. eral essential questions Saturday, September 14 Fulgurites occur only raised by Pitts in his doc- at 2 p.m. at Edge of the where heat from actual umentation of fulgurites Cedars State Park Muse- lightning fuses rock sur- and rock art imagery. um, 660 West 400 North, faces and leaves a perma- Pitts is a retired For- in Blanding. nent (or near permanent) eign Service Officer, hav- The lecture is free and mark. The associated rock ing served in South Amer- ica, Western Europe, and Southeast Asia during a 28-year career. His cur- rent position is Research San Juan High School Associate at the Museum of Indian Arts and Cul- COMMUNITY COUNCIL ture in Santa Fe, NM. His primary focus in re- cent years has been the re- ELECTIONS search and documentation September 17, 18, & 19 of rock art throughout the Southwest and on sever- SJHS Main Offi ce 8 am-3:30 pm al continents; he current- ly leads a rock art survey team for the Mesa Prieta Dawson Atwood, far left, spent much of his summer singing his way through Europe. Petroglyph Project. Courtesy photo Given his background, he has lectured frequent- ly on rock art-related top- ics. His audiences in- clude archaeological soci- Local student tours through Europe eties such as the Ameri- This past summer was rope every two years. The dral, and many more. can Rock Art Research As- a memorable one for Daw- group is comprised of both They stayed and spent a sociation and internation- son Atwood. Dawson, a band and choir members great deal of time in small- al organizations, such as junior at Monticello High from all over Utah who er towns where they got to the International Federa- School, was nominated have been recognized by experience the more real tion of Rock Art Organi- by his choir teacher Kel- their music instructors for or down to earth version of zations (Val Camonica, It- ly Worwood in 2018 to join both their musical ability each country. aly, 2018). the Utah Ambassadors of and citizenship. When Dawson was This presentation is Music. They spent about 10 asked what his favorite supported by the Friends The UAM tours and months learning their mu- place or city was, he had of Edge of the Cedars. performs throughout Eu- sic pieces individually but a hard time deciding. He only met together three loved kick biking down times as a group to prac- from a Matterhorn lookout tice. They were dedicated, in the Swiss Alps. It was and it showed as they per- a toss up between Swit- formed 12 incredible mu- zerland and Austria as to sical numbers at various which country was his fa- venues in the countries of vorite. England, France, Switzer- He stood in the somber land, Liechtenstein, Aus- remains of Dachau, Ger- tria, Italy, and Germany. many. He breathed the Music is truly a uni- cool, fresh air of Seefeld, versal language, and the Austria where the winter young ambassadors sang Olympics were held. He songs in English, Latin maneuvered the narrow and German. streets and canals of Ven- Along with performing, ice where he was reward- they visited historic and ed for his efforts with Ital- famous landmarks such as ian gelato and croquettes. Westminster Abbey, Cliffs The food, people, walled of Dover, Dachau, Matter- cities and breath-taking horn, Notre Dame, Eiffel scenery left a deep imprint Tower, St. Mark’s Cathe- on Dawson. When asked if he would do it again, he said, “Most definitely. It was worth all the hard work to get there.” Births He will never forget the people of the different girl countries, the music, and Lenix Vi Holliday the other students he met Chavis & Dashelle Holliday August 9 and with whom he shared an amazing adventure. boy Dawson did an outstand- Onyx Ian Helquist ing job of representing his Hunter Helquist & Lexxi Slavens town, school district, state August 24 and country. The direc- girl tors of the program ex- Rovia June Bowring pressed the hope that they Robert & Dominique Bowring would see more represen- August 27 tation from southeastern Utah in the future.

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It’s a big event But the Lady Broncos “They help one anotherNorth Summit for the Lady Broncos, who turned the tables on Sat- bounce back and they’reby virtue of Jalen were one of only three urday. “Resiliency is what able to move on to the nextBradford’s sixth place teams below the 4A ranks won us that tournament – ball. That is huge, becausetime that broke a 34-all to participate. losing to those teams and when you focus too muchdeadlock. They did a lot more than then coming back to beat on the error on the last Buckaroo Cory Bunker just participate. On Friday them,” said Keyes. play, you can’t move on. won the race with a time they swept Roy and Mur- “Winning the tourna- Move on they will. Theof 17:32 followed closely ray, but suffered losses in ment feels really good,” girls take a 9-2 overallby teammate Alan Pettit, straight sets to Mountain explained Keyes. “It’s a record into a very busywho claimed second with View and Park City. great momentum boost week of Region 12 match-a time of 17:47. Bronco running back Kian Conway battles for some of the nearly 250 rushing yards he collected The Lady Broncos to start region play this ups. They faced the Emery Eric Montague finished against the American Leadership Academy Eagles on Friday, September 6. Toniee Lewis photo opened Saturday in single- week.” Lady Spartans on Tues-in sixth place with a time elimination Gold Bracket But she added that the day, September 10. Theyof 20:52, and Bailey Walk- play with a straight-sets team still needs to take travel to Richfield on Fri-er finished just outside win over the Enterprise the season one game at a day, September 13, andthe top 10, claiming 11th Lady Wolves. In a rematch time and focus ahead on then to Monroe to take onwith a time of 21:51. with Mountain View, the their next game. South Sevier Saturday, Josh Wheeler and Jalen San Juan and American Leadership Lady Bruins scored an Referring to the Lady September 14. Bradford finished 14th opening set win and San and 15th with times of Juan found themselves on 23:02 and 23:43. Brad- combine for 99 points in Bronco win the brink of elimination. ford’s tie-breaking time It was a barnburner in were all hustle plays,” he passing yards with 13 But the Lady Broncos beat a North Summit run- Blanding last Friday, Sep- said. “Our players are al- touchdowns and Conway were determined to get ner’s by 11 seconds. tember 6 when the San ways ripping at the ball.” has 576 rushing yards and their money’s worth at the Monument Valley High The girls race was not Juan High School football After turning the ball six TDs through the first tournament, and prompt- nearly as drama-filled as team and American Lead- over nine times in the first four games. ly rallied to dispatch the boys race. The Lady ership Academy combined three games of the sea- Next up for the Bron- Mountain View in the sec- volleyball team begins Bucks claimed four of the for 99 points and 14 touch- son, Christensen’s start- cos is one final non-region ond and third sets of the top 10 times, easily de- downs. To top it off, the ers didn’t give it up once matchup with Grantsville match. feating the other attend- home crowd went away in the contest with ALA. and Coach Christensen The comeback win set 2019 with a fresh slate ing region schools. happy following a 58-41 “I was pretty proud of how expects a challenge. San Juan up for a re- It’s been a decent start girls come together, work Adri Bird led the way, Bronco win. we took care of the ball,” “Grantsville is going to match with the Park City for a largely inexperienced as a team, support eachtaking the race with a San Juan jumped out he said. be tough,” he said. “That’s Lady Miners in a battle Monument Valley volley- other on and off the floor,21:20 time. Lily Long fin- to an almost immediate San Juan posted an im- a true 3A school. They for the tournament cham- ball team with wins over be able to close out games,ished in second, logging a 27-0 lead, scoring four pressive 724 offensive have some big kids, some pionship. In the Final, the Shonto Prep and Navajo and push themselves totime of 22:16 to edge out touchdowns on eight plays yards – a season-high 438 good athletes, and it’ll be a Lady Broncos rode the mo- Pine and a loss to Kayen- get stronger,” she said. the North Summit run- that spanned just 11:15 of through the air and 286 good test for our kids.” mentum of their semifinal ta. They’ll have plenty of op-ner who was the runner- playing time. The Bron- on the ground. Nielson The Broncos (3-1) and win to sweep Park City Sixth-year head coach portunity to test the lim- cos used the big play ear- passed for seven touch- Cowboys (2-2) kick it off on and take their first-ever Vanessa Russell said its this week with games ly and often, scoring on a downs on the night. the San Juan High School Tournament of Champi- that she and her players against Red Valley, NM, 70-yard Kian Conway run Although the team football field this Friday, ons title. are excited about what’s Green River, and Shiprock and two 60-yard Shaw would like to have the tri- September 13 at 7 p.m. After the win, San Juan ahead. “I want to see the Northwest. Nielson passes, to Randall ple-overtime loss to Delta Flavel and Cooper Black. in game one back, Coach It looked like ALA would Christensen is happy make it a game when they with the team’s 3-1 start. struck for two touchdowns “We’ve been rolling; it’s midway through the sec- been fun,” he said. ond quarter. 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■■ MHS golf at Morgan, UT, 9 a.m. ■■ SJHS girls tennis at Emery, ■■ SJHS cross country at the BYU ■■ SJHS girls soccer hosts Grand, ■■ MHS volleyball hosts Duch- ■■ MHS volleyball at Kayenta ■■ MHS, SJHS cross country 11 a.m. Invitational in Provo 4 p.m. esne, 4/5:15/6:30 p.m. Tournament at Red Rock Invitational in ■■ SJHS girls tennis vs Carbon at ■■ SJHS volleyball vs South ■■ MHS volleyball vs North Se- ■■ SJHS volleyball at Grand, ■■ MHS cross country at Pagosa Moab, 3 p.m. Price, 3 p.m. Sevier at Monroe, 4/5:15/6:30 vier in Salina, UT, 4/5:15/6:30 4/5:15/6:30 p.m. Springs, CO, 9 a.m. ■■ SJHS C football at Grantsville, p.m. p.m. ■■ SJHS girls soccer at Richfield, ■■ MVHS cross country hosts 4 p.m. ■■ WHS volleyball hosts Green 4 p.m NMHS, WHS, 4 p.m. ■■ NMHS cross country hosts River, UT, 5 p.m. ■■ SJHS JV football hosts Piedra MVHS, WHS, 4 p.m. ■■ NMHS volleyball hosts MVHS, Vista, 1 p.m. Thursday Monday Friday ■■ SJHS volleyball at Richfield, 5 p.m. SEPTEMBER 12 4/5:15/6:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER 20 ■■ MHS football vs Millard in ■■ SJHS boys golf at Price, 11 Fillmore, UT, 7 p.m. ■■ MHS golf at Region Tourna- Wednesday ■■ MHS volleyball at Kayenta Monday a.m. ■■ WHS football at Dolores, CO, ment in Price, UT, 10 a.m. SEPTEMBER 18 Tournament, All Day SEPTEMBER 23 ■■ SJHS girls soccer vs South 7 p.m. ■■ MVHS volleyball hosts ■■ SJHS girls tennis hosts Rich- Sevier in Monroe, 4 p.m. ■■ SJHS football at Grantsville, Shiprock Northwest, field, 11 a.m. 4/5:15 p.m. ■■ SJHS boys golf at Roosevelt ■■ SJHS boys golf at Palisades, ■■ MVHS volleyball hosts Green 7 p.m. Golf, 11 a.m. ■■ SJHS girls tennis hosts Emery, 10 a.m. River, UT, 5/6:15 p.m. 3 p.m. ■■ MHS cross country at North ■■ SJHS volleyball vs Carbon at ■■ WHS volleyball at Shiprock Summit in Coalville, UT, 3 ■■ MVHS football at Dolores, CO, Price, 4/5:15/6:30 p.m. NW, 5 p.m. 7 p.m. p.m. ■■ SJHS C football at Piedra ■■ SJHS cross country vs Carbon ■■ MHS football at Duchesne, Vista, 4 p.m. in Price, 4 p.m. UT, 7 p.m. ■■ SJHS football vs South Sevier at Monroe, 7 p.m.

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conversion increased the Whitehorse lead to 22-6. Monticello cross country teams win in Whitehorse football and In the fourth quarter, Deondre Benn closed the September 11, 2019 Gunnison, golf places fifth in Roosevelt volleyball teams grab wins scoring with his second TD ______by Téa Scott ter. of the night and the Raid- On Wednesday, Septem- up at last year’s state 2A in with a 439. Duchesne, Whitehorse High School In the second frame, the ers closed out the Cougars ber 4, the Monticello cross cross country race by two also playing their home Raider defense continued 28-6. San Juan High volleyball team wins country teams hit the seconds. Kennedy Brew- course, limped in with a The Whitehorse High to shut down the Cougar Whitehorse welcomes road to run in Gunnison er ran well and claimed 468. School football team im- offense. the Dolores, CO Bulldogs against fellow Region 16 a time of 24:14, good Monticello only brought proved to 2-1 on the year Whitehorse was able to to town this Friday, Sep- teams North Sum- enough for fifth six golfers to the match, and picked up their first score their second touch- tember 13. Skyline Tournament of Champions mit, Gunnison place. and they finished with the home win of the season down on a pass from quar- The Lady Raiders vol- Broncos’ ability to bounceValley, and Serra St. following scores: Boston with a strong showing terback Hugh Pelt to Dom- leyball team secured their back at the TournamentAltamont. Clair fin- Freestone, 94; Breckyn against the Tohatchi, NM inique Lansing, and the first victory of the- sea of Champions, Keyes said, It was a ished in Hoggard, 99; Garrett Cougars on Friday, Sep- Raiders held a 14-0 lead son over Red Valley, AZ “The players are veryreal bat- seventh Larsen, 121; Alec Chris- tember 6. at the half. in Montezuma Creek on quick to fix the mistakestle for the with a time tiansen, 128; and Kyle The game was scoreless Tohatchi came out Thursday, September 5. they make which makes itboys, who of 25:50. Leavitt,135. for most of the first quar- strong to start the second The Lady Miners didn’t really easy. edged out Others run- On Wednesday, Sep- ter until Deondre Benn half, scoring their first give the Raiders an easy “They help one anotherNorth Summit ning for Mon- tember 11, the team will punched in the first touch- touchdown of the game to win. bounce back and they’reby virtue of Jalen ticello were Lily travel to Morgan to play down late in the quarter. make the score 14-6. The Lady Raiders strug- able to move on to the nextBradford’s sixth place Badger (34:46), Kai- the Round Valley Golf The Raiders couldn’t But the Raiders an- gled to gain momentum in ball. That is huge, becausetime that broke a 34-all ty Morrison (35:19), and Course – the North Sum- connect on the 2-point try swered quickly with a the first set, losing to Red when you focus too muchdeadlock. Hailey Gillette (39:18). mit Braves’ home course – and the score was 6-0 at TyJuandro Benally touch- Valley 25-23. on the error on the last Buckaroo Cory Bunker The Monticello cross in another region match. the end of the first quar- down. A successful 2-point But they swung the mo- play, you can’t move on. won the race with a time country teams are back mentum in the second set. Move on they will. Theof 17:32 followed closely in action on Wednesday, Junior Ashonte Dickson girls take a 9-2 overallby teammate Alan Pettit, September 11 at the Red was the player of the game record into a very busywho claimed second with Rock Invitational in Moab with her hits and aces dur- week of Region 12 match-a time of 17:47. and at the BYU Invita- ing the game. ups. They faced the Emery Eric Montague finished tional on Saturday, Sep- The second-set rally be- Lady Spartans on Tues-in sixth place with a time tember 14 in Provo. tween the teams was one day, September 10. Theyof 20:52, and Bailey Walk- MONTICELLO GOLF of the most exciting mo- travel to Richfield on Fri-er finished just outside After a successful home ments in the game. The day, September 13, andthe top 10, claiming 11th match last week, the Mon- Lady Raiders outlasted then to Monroe to take onwith a time of 21:51. ticello golf team was back the Lady Miners 25-21. South Sevier Saturday, Josh Wheeler and Jalen on the road and back to In the third set, Red September 14. Bradford finished 14th the Roosevelt golf course Valley gave Whitehorse and 15th with times of for another Region 16 a scare. Whitehorse led 23:02 and 23:43. Brad- meet. throughout the set, but ford’s tie-breaking time The Buckaroos ended the Lady Miners rallied beat a North Summit run- their streak of third-place from down 23-17 to tie ner’s by 11 seconds. finishes at three by plac- the score at 24-24. But the Monument Valley High The girls race was not ing fifth. The Gunnison Lady Raiders rallied to nearly as drama-filled as Valley Bulldogs won the close out the win 27-25. the boys race. The Lady meet shooting a 358 fol- The third set seemed volleyball team begins Bucks claimed four of the lowed by the North Sum- to take the fire out of the top 10 times, easily de- mit Braves, who shot a Lady Miners and White- feating the other attend- team score of 394. horse dispatched them 2019 with a fresh slate ing region schools. The Altamont Long- quickly in the fourth and girls come together, work Adri Bird led the way, horns claimed third on final frame 25-11. as a team, support eachtaking the race with a their home course, card- The Monticello High School Lady Buckaroo volleyball team was hoping to get their first win of The Lady Raiders im- other on and off the floor,21:20 time. Lily Long fin- ing a team 409. They were the young season when they hosted the San Juan Lady Broncos in a Homecoming Week rivalry proved to 1-2 on the year be able to close out games,ished in second, logging a followed by the North Se- matchup. But it wasn’t meant to be. San Juan beat Monticello in straight sets 25-17, 25-9, and with the win and they’re and push themselves totime of 22:16 to edge out vier Wolves, who shot a 25-19 to drop the Lady Buckaroos to 0-3 on the year. It’s been a tough pre-season for Region 16 next in action at Shiprock get stronger,” she said. the North Summit run- team score of 432 to edge teams who are a collective 1-11. The only region team with a win this season is Gunnison, who Northwest, NM on Thurs- They’ll have plenty of op-ner who was the runner- out the Bucks, who came swept Beaver two weeks ago. Anna Fredericks photo day, September 12. portunity to test the lim- its this week with games against Red Valley, NM, Green River, and Shiprock Northwest. BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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The Buckaroos held the to be done. The Buckaroos be a force to be reckoned Bulldogs off the score- sustained a little more with. board and took a 21-0 lead pressure on offense. Olson “These next two weeks into halftime. But Gunni- carried the ball 23 times are going to be the hardest son was the better team to for 115 yards and two of the season in terms of start the second half. touchdowns. [the opposition’s] talent,” With Monticello strug- Hatch was 14 of 27 for he added. “They’re going gling offensively, the Bull- 175 yards passing with to be a grind and they’re dogs took advantage of an two touchdowns, but he going to be away. Our errant snap to force a safe- also threw four intercep- goal is to go in and com- ty for their first points of tions. Anderson said, “He pete with those teams and the game. Less than a was a little more accu- hopefully steal some wins minute later, a 74-yard rate. Other than a few from people who don’t ex- Zach Stewart touchdown times he wanted to scram- pect us to.” run made the score 21-8 ble and throw the ball up Monticello gets their Buckaroo running back Brevin Olson takes a handoff from quarterback Devin Hatch last Friday and Gunnison was right for grabs, he was making first true test of the sea- night. Olson rushed for 115 yards and two TDs against Gunnison. Anna Fredericks photo back in the game. good choices.” son when they head west For the remainder of the Anderson said the MHS to Fillmore to take on the third quarter and most of defense has carried the Millard Eagles in a non- the fourth, the teams trad- team for much of the first region battle between un- ed punts and turnovers, four games of the season. defeated teams this Fri- Monticello football team remains but the Buckaroos ended He took responsibility to day, September 13. a strong drive with a 13- get the offense to the same Kickoff’s set for 7 p.m. yard touchdown pass from level that Defensive Coach and you can catch all the undefeated with win over Gunnison Hatch to Carson King to Art Adair has his players. action live on 103.9 KAAJ- Until last Friday, Sep- year history, Monticello el.” close out the scoring with Anderson said if he can do LP. tember 6 it had been 16 has gone completely un- Anderson pointed out 2:38 remaining in the that, the Buckaroos will years since the Monticello defeated just one time – in that the Buckaroos missed game. High School football team the 2001 state champion- three opportunities to Coach Anderson said of opened a season with four ship season. score in the first half when the drive, “We did about straight wins. Monticello is indeed 4-0 they had the ball in the everything right that we Since 1957 Lyle Northern Electric, Inc. But when the Bucka- for the first time since red zone. “That always needed to do and one of roos held off a second-half ’03. But they’re expect- hurts you as a team, so we the things we want to em- Industrial • Commercial • Residenti al Gunnison rally for a 28-8 ing much tougher compe- gotta figure that out,” he phasize this week is, look, victory in front of a lively tition for the remainder of said. we can do this. Right here Electrical Systems Constructi on homecoming crowd at the the season, and according Monticello did man- is an example of what I’m MHS football field, they to head coach Reed An- age 21 first-half points talking about.” became the first Monticel- derson, the team still has on a couple short-yard- With the win over Gun- 61 West 300 North, Blanding, UT lo squad since 2003 to ac- some work to accomplish age touchdown runs from nison, Monticello im- complish that feat. to get where they need to Brevin Olson, one in the proved to 4-0 overall and The 2003 Buckaroos be. first quarter and one in 1-0 in the 2A North region. 435-678-2415 won eleven straight games “It’s a good start for us,” the second, and a five- Anderson said he saw im- before suffering a heart- he said. “It’s a good game yard touchdown pass from provement in some areas Fax: 435-678-3933 breaking 18-14 loss in the for us to get our feet wet Devin Hatch to Tate Ram- during the game. state finals to the Enter- and prove to our kids that say midway through the The line was better [email protected] prise Wolves. In their 85- we can win at [the 2A] lev- second quarter. though there is still work BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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meetings in various capac- also a Blanding local. in, during the Camp Fire dren’s spouses; 18 grand- HOWARD WAYNE HURST ities and times throughout The two were inspired on November 8, 2018. children and their spous- February 12, 1930 ~ August 31, 2019 his life. by their collective heri- The couple had felt di- es; 18 great-grandchil- At 17, he also joined an tage and raised their five vinely inspired to prepare dren, including a name- aviation club where he children to value industry, for an emergency a year sake, Howie; and his sis- After a long battle with tors to both his posterity learned to fly airplanes. creativity, service, and prior to the fire. Thanks to ter, Mabel June Palmer. cancer, Howard Wayne and friends through story- He sold his interest in the practicality. their preparation, Howard A funeral service is Hurst, 89, of Paradise, telling. He never lost his airplane he co-owned to Much of Howard’s life and Corine were able to scheduled for 11 a.m. CA, passed away in his passion for his roots. help finance his education was dedicated toward get out safely and save all Wednesday, Septem- sleep surrounded by fam- From 10 years old until at Brigham Young Uni- serving in the church. of their family heirlooms. ber 11 at The Church of ily on August 31, 2019, in he went to college, How- versity. Shortly after getting mar- Howard endured the Jesus Christ of Latter- his residence in Rocklin, ard earned his own wag- Howard began his stud- ried, Howard was or- trauma of surviving the day Saints, 205 East 200 CA. es and learned the virtues ies at BYU in September dained by Harold B. Lee, fire with grace, humor, North in Blanding. The fourth of six chil- of hard work by laboring 1948, and he was a mem- Church apostle and fu- and faith. His immediate Flowers may be sent to dren born to Philip Hurst alongside family members ber of the student news- ture prophet, into a re- reaction upon evacuating San Juan Mortuary, 370 and Ma- at the fam- paper staff, Intercollegiate gional leadership position was to ensure his loved South Main St., Blanding, bel Wright, ily’s farm Knights, and the Associat- called a “Seventy.” During ones this trial was going UT, 84511. Howard and saw- ed Men Student Council. the 1970s, Howard was or- to turn into a blessing. A memorial service is came into mill. Howard took a break dained a bishop and min- Howard is preceded in scheduled for 10 a.m., Sep- the world His time from his studies to serve istered a congregation in death by his father, Phil- tember 28 at The Church on Febru- working as a missionary for The Paradise, CA for several ip Hurst; his mother, Ma- of Jesus Christ of Latter- ary 12, 1930 with his fa- Church of Jesus Christ of years. bel Wright; and siblings day Saints, 2430 Maripo- in Moab ther and Latter-day Saints in the On November 4, 1979, Scott Arthur Hurst, Leon- sa Ave. in Chico, CA. In- with what grand- Northern States Mission, Howard was ordained by ard Wright Hurst, Mar- terment will be at Bland- his mother father, headquartered in Chicago, Apostle Boyd K. Packer gie Hurst Holt, and Philip ing City Cemetery. described as George Ar- IL, from October 11, 1950, to be a patriarch, a man Terry and Lois, who both The memorial on Sep- a “mighty thur Hurst, to October 17, 1952. called by Church leaders died in childhood. tember 28 is being broad- wail.” The was the There he taught others to give blessings to Church Howard is survived by cast online for anyone rest of his source for about the gospel of Jesus members that contain per- his wife, Corine; their who may be interested in days unfold- many life Christ and served in var- sonal counsel from God, in five children, Tad Hurst, watching. The link is web- Since 1957 Lyle Northern Electric, Inc. ed with as much confi- lessons, bonding, story- ious administrative roles. the Chico, CA stake of the Hal Hurst, Connie Moore, cast.churchofjesuschrist. dence and zealous joy. telling, and singing silly After returning from his Church. Kaye Marques, and Na- org. The event code is Industrial • Commercial • Residenti al Howard grew up in songs. mission, Howard worked With Corine as his com- than Hurst; their chil- 14436. the remote, tight-knit, It was here Howard be- as a river guide taking panion, Howard again Electrical Systems Constructi on Church of Jesus Christ gan fostering a love of sto- tourists on boats down the served as a missionary of Latter-day Saints com- rytelling and the arts, in San Juan and Colorado to Temple Square in Salt munity of Blanding. How- the same pattern of his rivers. Lake City, October 2007 61 West 300 North, Blanding, UT ard’s ancestors helped set- grandfather and great- In June 1953, Howard to March 2009, where the tle the San Juan region, grandfather, Philip Hurst, left BYU to work with two gave tours and an- near Monument Valley, at who were both known in New York Life Insurance swered tourists’ questions. San Juan Record Legal Notices 435-678-2415 the turn of the 20th cen- their communities for be- Company out of Blanding. Howard’s other talents Protecting your right to know tury. Many settlers came ing thespians. He continued his work as included writing poetry, Fax: 435-678-3933 to the area to create an In high school, How- a financial planner until crafting homemade root outpost at the direction of ard played the trombone, late in his life, and he was beer, and making choco- Notice to water users [email protected] Latter-day Saint Prophet tuba, sousaphone, and still managing some cli- lates and pancakes from The applications below were filed with 05-3881 (A81745): Renegade Ranch John Taylor. drums in various bands. ents until shortly before scratch. the Division of Water Rights in San Juan propose(s) using 5.73 ac-ft. from ground- County. These are informal proceedings water (10 miles South of Moab) for DO- His ancestry’s faithful In college, he formed a his death. With his wife, Howard per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning MESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATER- sacrifices and optimistic quartet with some friends, On Christmas Eve 1953 also enjoyed gardening an application must be legibly written or ING. resolve to endure under and the group routine- Howard proposed to Co- and helping to design and typed, contain the name and mailing ad- 05-3882 (A81746): Renegade Ranch difficult circumstances in- ly performed at various rine Helquist with a dia- build three of their fami- dress of the protesting party, STATE THE propose(s) using 5.73 ac-ft. from ground- APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, water (10 miles South of Moab) for DO- formed and inspired the church functions. mond engagement ring. ly homes. They were dev- CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, MESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATER- rest of his life. Howard completed a The couple were married astated to lose all three and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. ING. Howard passed on conducting course at age on April 7, 1954 in the of the homes they built in Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED 05-3887 (A81764): Victoria White Ea- his love for and lessons 17 and went on to lead Latter-day Saint temple Paradise, CA, including FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. gle, Michael Noorlander propose(s) using Protests must be filed with the Division of 4.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles SW learned from his ances- music for church choirs or in Manti, UT. Corine was the home they were living Water Rights on or before Oct. 1, 2019 of La Sal) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION. either electronically using the Division`s 09-2486 (A81762): Mario & Bridget La on-line Protest of Application form, by Giglia propose(s) using 4.73 ac-ft. from hand delivery to a Division office, or by groundwater (3 miles N of Blanding) for mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWA- 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah. TERING. SAN JUAN COUNTY gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional Kent L. Jones, P.E. information. STATE ENGINEER NEW APPLICATION(S) Published September 4 and 11, 2019 05-3878 (A81742): Renegade Ranch in the San Juan Record, Monticello, Utah. propose(s) using 5.73 ac-ft. from ground- water (10 miles South of Moab) for DO- MESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATER- ING. Public notice WHEEL PIZZA WAGON 05-3879 (A81743): Renegade Ranch Notice is hereby given that the Bland- WAGON propose(s) using 5.73 ac-ft. from ground- ing City Council will hold a public hearing WAGON water (10 miles South of Moab) for DO- on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 7:30 WHEEL MESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATER- P.M. in the Blanding City Offices, 50 West ING. 100 South, for the purpose of allowing all PIZZA WAG O N 05-3880 (A81744): Renegade Ranch interested and concerned parties the op- propose(s) using 5.73 ac-ft. from ground- portunity to be heard (either orally or in WHEEL water (10 miles South of Moab) for DO- writing) relative to the proposal by the City PIZZA MESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATER- to seek funding from the Community Im- ING. pact Board for a storm drain project. 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Twenty-five words or less is $5 per week. Over twenty-five words is 20¢ a word. Out-of-County classified must be pre-paid. Public notice DEADLINE is Friday noon. To place your ad, call 435-587-2277, FAX to 435-587-3377, email it to [email protected]. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING telecommunications, computer, or similar Please be informed that the San Juan methods of remote communication. One We assume responsibility for an error in classified ads for the first printing School District Board of Education will or more board members may elect to Four Corners Regional Care Center is only. If there is an error in your ad, please notify The San Juan Record by Friday hold its board meeting on September 11, attend this meeting through electronic now hiring for the following positions: following first publication of ad. 2019, at the Whitehorse High School in means. Montezuma Creek, UT. The opening of If you would like more information, the meeting and approval of the agenda is please call (435) 678-1211. RN, LPN, and CNAs scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The open meet- In compliance with the Americans with ing will begin at 3:00 p.m. with school/ Disabilities Act, individuals needing spe- Sign-on bonus off ered department presentations at 4:00 p.m. cial accommodations (including auxiliary Must have a caring heart for the elderly. Help wanted Farm & ranch Closed sessions may be held, if needed, communicative aides and services) during Must be willing to work assigned shifts. Masons and Plasterers, jour- Three grass-fed yearling steers during the meeting. this meeting should notify Ron T. Nielson, neymen needed FT for Bluff El- for sale. 3/4 lowliner Angus steers, The Public Comments and Consent Superintendent, at least 24 hours prior to ementary School and various proj- 800-1,000 lbs. Please call Rick Mey- Agenda items are scheduled to begin the meeting at (435) 678-1211. If interested, come by the facility and let us ects throughout the Four Corners er at 435-459-9924. 9-11-3tp at 6:00 p.m. Published September 4 and 11, 2019 meet you, and pick up a job application. area. Call 3D Corporation, dba Trig An agenda for the board meeting will in the San Juan Record, Monticello, Utah. Masonry and Durango Plastering be posted at the district office and on San 818 North 400 West, Blanding • 435-678-2251 & Drywall. 970-385-4404/970-385- Juan School District’s web site when it is 6900. 8-28-4tc Health & nutrition available. The agenda is also posted in a Portable Oxygen Concentrator Dental Assistant: seeking em- public place at each school in the district. News Tip? may be covered by Medicare. Re- ployee as a dental assistant, part- The Board authorizes its meetings to claim independence and mobility time 3-4 days per week, willing to be held through electronic means for in- CALL US TODAY! with the compact design and long- train. Looking for someone who dividual board members pursuant to dis- 435-587-2277 lasting battery of Inogen One. Free is highly-motivated, dependable, trict policy 2270.5. Electronic means may [email protected] information kit. Call 877-691-4639. include communications by telephone, cheerful, and who shows initia- tive. Send resume and refer- ences to Brent Johansen, D.D.S., 212 South 200 East, Blanding, UT 84511. 7-24-tfc Four Corners Regional Care Center is JOB VACANCIES now hiring for the following position: Transportation Driver UNIT CLERK: San Juan Health is seeking an organized and Part-time. Cell phone required. MUST have a current effi cient person to work as a Unit Clerk in the hospital. A Unit drivers license. Will be transporting residents to and JOB Clerk performs clerical and administrative duties in support from doctor appointment, and dialysis. of the nursing department. The person must be detailed ori- VACANCIES ented with competent computer skills. Must have good cus- If interested, please come to the center for an tomer service skills to eff ectively handle people in high stress application and interview. THE SAN JUAN SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES situations. Some medical background or training is preferred. THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Position is part-time with potential for full-time. For more infor- FREE818 North HEAT 400 West, FOR Blanding THOSE • 435-678-2251 COLD mation contact Melissa Slade, Human Recourses Specialist, 2019-2020 Career Classified at 435.587.1114 or [email protected] WINTER DAYS Albert R. Lyman Administrative Assistant – $17.07/ Middle School hour, 7 hours/day TO APPLY FOR A POSITION, SEND RESUME TO: HELP WANTED Custodial Head – $17.07/hour, 8 Human Resources • San Juan Hospital The sun delivers enormous amounts of heat hours/day P.O. Box 308 • Monticello, UT 84535 Applications can be obtained from the Human Resource Departmentto at San mos t homes, even on the coldest winter Juan Hospital or printed from www.sanjuanhealthservices.org. Return ap- 2019-2020 Classified Positions plication with resume attached to the above address. CUSTOMER SERVICE days. FREE HEAT FOR THOSE COLD Blanding Elementary Attendance Tracker – $13.19/hour, As a recipient of Federal fi nancial assistance and a State or local governmental agency, San Juan Health Service District does not exclude, deny benefi ts to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the REPRESENTATIVES 6.5 hours/day ground of race, color, or national origin, or on the basis of disability or age in admission or access tom WINTER DAYS or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities, or services, whether carried out by San Juan Empire Electric Association, Inc (EEA) is accepting applications Special Education Nurse – Health Service District directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which San Juan Health Service District arranges to carry out its programs and activities. for a part-time (20 hour per week) and a full-time Customer Ser- $30.06/hour RN w/BS, $26.67/hour KeepThe blinsunvice Representativedeliversds, shades enormous in Cortez, CO andthroughamounts thedraperies Colorado of heat Work- open RN w/ASC; 6.5 hours/day force Center (www.connectingcolorado.com). whento themost sunhomes, can even get on in the. coldest winter Bluff Elementary Afterschool Para – $11.89/hour, days.REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent re- 3 hours/day quired. A minimum of one year’s experience with verifi able District-wide Upstart Liaison – $14.61/hour, skills in recording and handling cash transactions are preferred. SmartKeep useblin ds,of shadesthe sunand draperiescan make open quite a 15 hours/week DEADLINE: If you are interested, please submit a signed ap- when the sun can get in. Montezuma Creek Afterschool Para – $11.89/hour, differenceplication in before the 5:00 temperature pm on Friday, September 13, of 2019. a room. Elementary 3 hours/day SALARY: This position offers a competitive salary commensu- Smart use of the sun can make quite a Navajo Mountain Student Support Driver – $11.89/ rate with experience and qualifi cations. High School hour, 10 hours/day Anddifference youTO caAPPLY: inn’t the To beat view temperature a job the description, price. of complete a room. an application SpEd/SpEd PreK Para – $13.19/ and perform the required testing, please contact the Colorado hour, 2.5 hours/day Workforce Center at 2208 East Main, Cortez, Colorado 81321 or JOB VACANCIES And you can’t beat the price. Tse’bii’nidzisgai Afterschool Para – $11.89/hour, call: 970-565-3759. Elementary 3 hours/day ELECTION POLL MANAGERS: Seasonal. Under the di- rection of the San Juan County Clerk’s O ce, the general pur- EEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled. Laura Palmer San Juan School District is an Equal pose is to check in voters on election day at polling locations Human Resource Opportunity and ADA Employer. These throughout the county. Must be able to sit and stand for long pe- 200 North Main vacancies have been advertised following the District Employment Guidelines and Policies. riods, have good communication skills, use and understand new Blanding, Utah 84511 The District’s Native American Hiring Policy technology and have the ability to travel throughout the county. Phone: 435-678-1215 shall have full force and eff ect, giving Fax: 435-678-1829 preference to qualifi ed Native Americans EMERGENCY DISPATCHER: FT. Dispatchers operate and monitor radios, cameras, 911 and administrative telephone sys- (970) 565-4444 or (800) 709-3726 tems utilizing multi-channels and frequencies in a public safety (970) 565-4444 or (800) 709-3726th communication center. Receives, logs, and dispatches callsEmpire to Electric will be closed on January 16 for the appropriate personnel and secure proper information from Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. th CROSSWORD PUZZLER persons in a state of excitement or panic to assure Empireadequate re- Electric will be closed on January 16 for SAN JUAN CREDIT UNION sponse. San Juan County dispatchers also operate and monitor “San Juan County dollars serving San Juan County residents since 1963” activities inside the secure jail facility. Dispatchers serve as a life- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 678-2124 • 587-3399 • sanjuancu.com line for o cers in the  eld and jail. Full-time with bene ts. 792 South 200 West • Blanding 132 South Main, Monticello SENIOR CENTER AIDE: Monticello.  is part-time posi- tion provides assistance to Center Director and Cook in the Mon- ticello Senior Center. Assists cook with preparation, serving, and clean-up a er meals. Cleans the senior center (vacuum, dust, Phone: 435-678-3993 • Fax: 435-678-3992 • 802 South 200 West, Blanding clean windows, etc.). Assists Center Director with coordination of activities. Assists with transportation services including driv- ing and washing buses. High school graduate or equivalent. POSITION AVAILABLE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST:  e San Juan Coun- ty O ce of Economic Development and Visitor Services over- Hospital Clinical sees community, economic, and tourism regional strategic plan- ning, development and promotion in San Juan County. Under Pharmacy Director the direction of the San Juan County Director of Economic De- FULL TIME velopment and Visitor Services the Communication Specialist Blue Mountain Hospital, located in Blanding, Utah is seeking a Full Time is in charge of increasing the o ce’s communication strategies Hospital Clinical Pharmacy Director. With abundant scenic vistas and both within and outside of San Juan County. Due to the size and more outdoor adventure readily available than the rest of the United States nature of our o ce the Communication Specialist will also as- – the successful candidate will enjoy an excellent work environment in sist and participate in other o ce duties as necessary. All duties and out of the hospital. are performed in the San Juan County Courthouse. Graduation from an accredited pharmacy school with a Doctorate in LABORER/LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPE TOR:  i s p o - Pharmacy required (PharmD). At least 2 years hospital experience sition requires skills and abilities relating to the operation and preferred. Blue Mountain Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital that utilizes maintenance of equipment used in road construction, mainte- Athena as the EMR and Pyxis as the automated dispensing cabinets. nance and repair of county roads. Works under the direction of the Interdisciplinary environment. Must have excellent interpersonal, District Road Supervisor.  is position will report in Monticello. organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Must be a team player, yet be able to work independently, take initiative, and exercise Job description and essential functions of these positions can be obtained on- good judgement in decision making. Must have a vested interest in line at www.sanjuancounty.org. Applications and additional information may improving patient care, and be willing to keep up with current best be obtained from: practices and guidelines. Human Resources Must demonstrate leadership skills and a level of professional maturity 117 South Main Street to carry out all responsibilities of the position. Will be responsible for P. O. Box 9 day to day pharmacy operations, including: Inpatient prescription order Monticello, UT 84535 review, inventory management, regulatory compliance, 797 compliant 435-587-3225 435-587-3555 Fax compounding. Must be willing to handle multiple projects simultaneously and undertake new responsibilities as assigned. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age unless otherwise listed and pos- ses a valid Utah Driver’s License. TO APPLY: Apply on-line at http://www.bmhutah.org/Careers.aspx San Juan County is an Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer. DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled. September 11, 2019 | SAN JUAN RECORD | 15

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The San Juan High School volleyball team celebrate their 2019 Skyline Tournament of Champions victory last weekend. Team members include: (left to right) Coach Jana Rogers, Whitnie Ivins, Hope Holliday, Sadie Brown, Bailey Brown, Jerika Torgerson, Delaney Palmer, Ta’ssi Su’esu’e, Madison Palmer, and Head Coach Kelli Keyes. Justin Ivins photo

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