December 2009
Hunter becomes the hunted
When you meet a Maughan, it doesn’t take long to learn that they love to hunt. I have been hearing Maughan family hunting stories for decades and even if only ten percent of them are true, they are...
Dec 23, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 88 88 recommendations | email to a friend
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Buckaroo wrestlers gain steam
The Monticello Buckaroo wrestlers had a good week as they finished 5-4 at the Manti Duals Tournament over the weekend. Earlier in the week, the Bucks faced the Grand County Red Devils in their firs...
Dec 23, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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Double overtime thriller between Bucks, Broncos
In as good a high school basketball game as you would ever want to see, the Monticello Buckaroos and the San Juan Broncos renewed their annual basketball rivalry on December 19 in Blanding.
Dec 23, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Christmas of 1932
This time of year, I always think of my grandfather. He died many years ago; in fact, more time has passed since his death than the years I was able to spend with him. Yet, scarcely a day passes th...
Dec 23, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 49 49 recommendations | email to a friend
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Velma Hansen Lyman
Velma Hansen Lyman, 91, passed away December 8, 2009, in Spring City, UT at the home of her daughter, Velyn Corbett, from causes incident to age.
Dec 16, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 33 33 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lowell S. Larsen
Lowell Swan Larsen, age 84, died at his home in Rock Springs, WY on December 3, 2009 from complications associated with emphysema.
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A skiff of snow
Sunrise brings a skiff of snow to Monument Valley. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We will pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record . You can email your entries t...
Dec 16, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
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Massive storms bury area
It started to snow at 7 a.m. on December 7 and snowed almost continuously for the next 24 hours. When it started, there was 3” of snow with .01” of water at the Snotel measuring station at Camp Jac...
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Monticello dealing with sidewalk and “storage lane” issues
When winter arrives in Monticello, with it comes the hope that there will be enough snow to meet city needs for the coming year.
Dec 16, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
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Live Nativity on Christmas Eve
The 18th annual Live Nativity in Pioneer Park is scheduled for Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24. The program begins at 5 p.m. sharp and lasts 15 minutes.
Dec 16, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
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