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 | 616 616 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 | 478 478 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 | 298 298 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 | 57 57 recommendations | email to a friend
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A visit to Bethlehem
The birthplace of the Prince of Peace is, quite often, not a peaceful place. In ancient times, Bethlehem was an isolated, small village in a dusty corner of the Holy Land. Today, the city sits at t...
Dec 16, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 665 665 recommendations | email to a friend
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
But, will it last? I was thinking last week that one of the best ways to preserve some things is to freeze them. So, thinks I, this Christmas card scene produced by last week’s snow should last as ...
Dec 16, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 491 491 recommendations | email to a friend
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“Cold ‘nuff fer ya?
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With the recent drop in temperatures and new snow I am reminded that cold and hot are relative terms. One man’s hot day is another woman’s cold day.
Dec 16, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 519 519 recommendations | email to a friend
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NoBull Piece Prize & Nobel Peace Prize
In an unexpected announcement today, the Bubba Fan Club has announced that our very own CaveGuy wins the prestigious “NoBull Piece Prize”.
Dec 09, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 502 502 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lions Club raises funds for new pool
The Monticello Lions Club recently completed their inaugural “Fall Feast”, a fundraising dinner meant to assist with the completion of the new swimming pool.
Dec 09, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 51 51 recommendations | email to a friend
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Talk with roundball coaches
The SJR recently had a chat with three basketball head coaches, Justin Moon of the San Juan Lady Broncos, Ryan Nielson of the San Juan boys team, and Lee Chadwick, coach of the Monticello Lady Buck...
Dec 09, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 56 56 recommendations | email to a friend
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