Life in San Juan

Annie Charles is a valued membver of the Grayaon Country Quilters, keeping her 15 sewing machines busy.   Courtesy photo
by Janet Wilcox Contributing writer All artists are visionaries with the ability to see art in multiple ways.  Annie Charles is no exception as she uses her talent to create fabric art for family, friends, senior citizens and military veterans. She is an active member of the Grayson Country...
A new 170-page book, available at the San Juan Record bookstore, focuses on stories at the Dugout Ranch through the eyes of Heidi Redd.  Courtesy photo
by Jill Pearson A Cowgirl’s Conservation Journey: Stories from the Dugout Ranch by Heidi Redd, with Larisa Bowen In San Juan County, there are those who understand cattle ranching and those of us who mingle in other circles. But even the least curious would find this book a very worthwhile read....
Broadway veteran Dallyn Vail Bayles will be performing this weekend in Blanding. Courtesy photo
By Sally Jack Contributing writer San Juan County residents are in for a treat April 19 when Broadway touring veteran Dallyn Vail Bayles presents his production, Anthem of Hope: An Evening of Broadway. The concert will be held Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the San Juan High School auditorium in...
Former San Juan High School art teacher Tony Wojcik (left) inspired hundreds of students over the years, including Troi Whitethorne who stands next to him here displaying some of his own beautiful artwork.  Courtesy photo
by Janet Wilcox Contributing Writer Teaching art and creating art are two different realms of achievement. Retired San Juan High School art teacher Tony Wojcik not only had those skills, but he also taught hundreds of students (and even teachers) how to develop those skills as they learned the...
Join the First Baptist Church of Monticello in celebrating the resurrection of the Savior with several special services on Easter Sunday. First, is a Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. at Loyds Lake. Following the sunrise service the remaining activities will take place at the church location, 116 East 500...
It is with great pleasure that Beverly Jensen’s husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren announce that she has obtained the respectable age of 90 years. That she has done so with such grace is remarkable and noteworthy. Like a fine wine, Beverly just gets better and better as the...
Kathy Hurst, Niki Olson, Leila Jones, Courtesy photo
Blanding’s Quilt Guild - Grayson Country Quilters - has begun 2024 by donating 38 quilts, representing approximately 375 hours, to several organizations in our area.  Thus far, Grayson Country Quilters has donated quilts to local cancer patients, Aneth Community Center, San Juan Hospital, Blue...
The San Juan Region for National History Day competition was held on the Blanding USU campus Feb. 26th. The competition had 51 students registered with 32 projects. The winners will compete at the state level in Salt Lake City on April 19th. District Winners include Front Row: Jake Pehrson, Mara...
The Clyda and LaVan Palmer family gather for a photo in the 1970s.  The seven children of the Palmers, who are seated in front, include (left to right): Dave, Becky, Steve, Susan, Sandy, Taylor, and Terry.  Courtesy photo
by Janet Wilcox Contributing writer Clyda Palmer recently celebrated her 95th birthday and her large and talented family joined with her in recalling nearly a century of memories and accomplishments. Her far-sighted husband LaVan (who passed away in 2013) and their four talented sons and three...
The Association of Local Governments recently opened a new administration building in Price for their programs throughout San Juan, Grand, Emery and Carbon counties. Everyone was aware of the name of the new building when it was unveiled... except the name sake, San Juan County Commissioner Bruce...

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