Life in San Juan
Scouting award
Suzie and Steve Francom, of Blanding, were recently awarded the Robert and Renee Laws Memorial Award at the district scout banquet on February 21. The award is presented to a couple serving the sco...
Mar 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Condemnation by Monument
San Juan County is in jeopardy-- for real. November 12, one hundred-fourteen businesses sent a letter to President Obama expressing their concern about the environment of our land. They asked that ...
Feb 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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The winners include: (back row left to right) AnnSheri Reay, AnneMarie Barton, Mark Beh, Logan Nielson, Taw Robinson. Front: Adam Bunker, Tacie Woodhouse, Shelbie Musselman, Ivy Fellmeth. The MES staff and students give a big thank you to Maverik for donating prizes for the winners. Courtesy photo
MES spelling bee winners
Winners of the Monticello Elementary School spelling bee gathered after the competition on February 20. The overall winner is AnnSheri Reay with Shelbie Musselman second and Ann Marie Barton third.
Feb 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Koy Nielson, as Will, trying to charm Ado Annie, played by Carsyn Endres in the San Juan High School production of Oklahoma. The play will run five nights this week. Courtesy photo
Oklahoma! comes to San Juan High this week
When the original Broadway production of Oklahoma! opened on March 31, 1943, one New York critic wrote that the musical was “a beautiful and delightful show, fresh and imaginative”.
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Bronco Dallin Jacobsen (second from right) closed out his high school wrestling career with a third place finish at 138 pounds at the 2A state wrestling tournament. Courtesy photo
Four podium finishes for Bronco wrestlers
Dallin Jacobsen capped off a successful high school wrestling career with a third place finish at the 2A state wrestling tournament on February 16.
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Story contest by Charles Redd Center focuses experiences on public lands
The Charls Redd Center for Western Studies is conducting a writing/visual contest to learn about, and share, the experiences that local residents have had on public lands within the county.
Jan 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello Elementary Reflections contest winners
The winners of the annual Reflections competition were recently announced at Monticello Elementary School. They include (top row, left to right): Shelly Lewis, Sadie Welch, Whitney Knudsen, Josie D...
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The gift of love
This story began in late fall of 1997. It grew from a small idea until it reached around the world. It does not yet have an ending…
Jan 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bradie Nelson, the son of Heather and Ryan Sterling Nelson of Dove Creek, is the 2013 New Year Baby at San Juan Hospital. Bradie was born at 8:09 a.m. on January 6, 2013. Dr Kelly Jeppesen delivered the 7 pound, 15 ounce baby, who was 21 inches long. Bradie is the first child of Heather and Ryan. Staff photo
San Juan Hospital's New Year baby
Heather and Ryan Sterling Nelson of Dove Creek welcome Bradie, who is also the New Year baby at San Juan Hospital.
Jan 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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New LDS chapel in Monument Valley will be dedicated this week.
Historic dedication of LDS chapel in Monument Valley
The Blanding Utah Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announces an open house and dedication of the new chapel in Monument Valley, UT.
Nov 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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