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Local piano students of Denise Frost participated in AIM tests on May 7. They include: (front row, left to right) McKenzie Redd, Level 1; Millie Boyle, Level 3. Back::  Wheeler Heck, Level 5; Clarissa Jack, Level 7; Brielle Francom, Level 5; Erin Hurst, Level 7; Brooke Bowring, Level 10; Ryan Crowley, Level 5. Courtesy photo
Local pianists complete AIM tests
On May 7, 14 piano students from San Juan County participated in the Utah Music Teacher’s annual AIM evaluations. “AIM” stands for “Achievement In Music.”
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Monticello adjusts rates for culinary, secondary systems
Monticello residents who are not connected to the secondary water system will see a change to their allocation of water during the growing season as a result of action at the April 27 meeting of th...
May 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 67 67 recommendations | email to a friend
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Last of the Robbers Rost Outlaws is the latest book published by the Canyonlands Natural History Association. Courtesy art
New book retells local story
Amy and Bill were building their dream at La Sal, Utah in 1902 when Bill was murdered. Their oldest son, Bill Jr, was then 4 years old and the loss of his father forever colored his attitude toward...
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Monticello to open secondary water system on April 26
City of Monticello Public Works Department will begin charging the secondary water system on April 26, 2010 (weather permitting). On or before that date, residents should check to ensure that secon...
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County may implement new 1% restaurant tax
San Juan County is considering a new tax that could help generate up to $250,000 a year in sales tax revenue. The proposed Tourism, Recreation, Convention and Cultural (TRCC) tax would impose a one...
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Weight-loss group therapy classes offered
America is one of the richest, most progressive countries in the world. So why would CBS News release the following statement earlier this year describing our current American population: “This cou...
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Monticello manager resigns
Monticello City Manger Myron Lee submitted a letter of resignation to the city council on April 2. Lee said that he has accepted a new position in the St. George area and will start his new job on ...
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Pondering at the pump
I know that I may be fighting a losing battle here. However, after a few recent letters to the Editor and the Life is Good article on page 7, I feel that the opposing viewpoint needs to be expresse...
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Legislature passes 2-year extension of trust fund programs
The Utah State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 237, which provides for the continuation of college level financial aid to Utah Navajo students and the continued use of funds for pre-approved hou...
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Bluff group purchases archaeological site
The Southwest Heritage Foundation of Bluff is celebrating its recent purchase of an extensive archaeological site located at the base of the iconic landmark Navajo Twins rock formation in Bluff.
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