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Disabled Veterans’ trek goes through La Sal
Word spread through La Sal on June 11 that a group of Disabled American Veterans traveling by bike from the West Coast to the East Coast would be making their way through La Sal Saturday morning.
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Kayden Draper, center, needed all the help he could get when he hooked this four pound, 22 inch monster at Loyds Lake on June 5. Nolan Freestone (left) and Tyler Draper (right) helped reel in the fish in a battle that lasted almost an hour. Courtesy photo
Fishing report
ABAJO MOUNTAINS: Sergeant J. Shirley reported good fishing at both Blanding #3 and #4. Bait anglers who used marshmallows, PowerBait and nightcrawlers were doing especially well. The best lure was ...
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One million pennies
Students from Monticello Elementary School and Monticello High School, nearly 600 in all, marked the end of the school year with a celebration. The students helped raise more than one million penni...
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Janiece and Steve Draper are busy getting everything ready for the grand opening of Draper Towing and Repair and B&B Motor Sports on Saturday, June 5. Staff photo
Grand opening for Monticello’s newest business
Monticello’s newest business will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 5 at Draper Towing and Repair at the corner of Main and 200 North. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
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Round-up Royalty crowned
After a recent competition, the Blue Mountain Round Up Royalty has been named for the 2010 rodeo season. The group includes: (left to right) Blue Mountain Round Up Queen Emily Hanson, Attendant Abi...
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Under new ownership
Connie Allred (right) hosted an open house on May 25 to introduce Cindy Christensen (left), the new owner of the Silver Scissors Beauty Salon in Monticello. Connie owned and operated Silver Scissor...
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Children's activities. were a big hit at the Four Corners Indian Art Market on May 1 at Edge of the Cedars in Blanding. See www.sjrnews.com for more photos of winning art. Courtesy photo
Winners listed for Indian Art Market
The competition was hot and the judges had their work cut out for them at the fifth annual Four Corners Indian Art Market.
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Macee Nielson won her third 3200 meter race.
Track teams close season at state meet
Both San Juan and Monticello high school track teams made grand appearances at their respective state track tournaments last weekend in Provo, with both the boys and girls teams from San Juan High ...
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A host of local runners participated in the Moab Relay on May 8. Teams completed a 50-mile relay course that started in Castle Valley, ran along the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, and finished in Moab.
Moab Relay
On Saturday, May 8, 2010, the Moab Relay hosted 30 teams from the states of Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Utah. These teams completed a 50-mile course that started in Castle Valley, ran along th...
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The San Juan Bronco baseball team completed a dominating season with an undefeated run through the 2A state tournament. The Broncos relied on their offense in the regular season, but on pitching and defense to clinch the title. Staff photo
Broncos claim 2A state baseball title to close season
Redeem: to get or win back; to free from what distresses or harms; serving to offset or compensate for.
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