Life in San Juan
Sheldon Black (second from the left) organized the luminaries for the cancer walk as an Eagle Scout project. He was helped by fellow scouts pictured left to right: Tanner Eardley, Dakota Aikten, Tyler Bird and Dallin Shumway. They also opened the event with a flag ceremony. Jenny Black photo
VMTE organize dinner and Cancer Awareness Walk
One June 4, members of the Victims of Mill Tailings Exposure Committee (VMTE) sponsored a dinner in Monticello for cancer survivors and their spouses.
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The new swimming pool in Blanding opened with a big splash on May 21. See more Staff photo
Southeast Utah swimming in new pools
New swimming pools have opened in all three incorporated cities in southeast Utah. The new Blanding pool is the latest to open, with large crowds braving spring-like weather on May 21 to try out th...
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Farm Days
Local students braved mud and cold weather to enjoy Farm Days on May 19 and 20 at Lyman Farms in Blanding. Stephanie Chapman photos
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Kite Festival
Just a few of the kids who enjoyed the Kite Festival in Monticello on May 21. Maryann Leiataua photos
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A friendly face to greet you at the Wayside Inn. Courtesy photo
Business spotlight: Wayside Motor Inn
The Business Spotlight is on Wayside Motor Inn, owned and operated by Scott and Colleen Pehrson.
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Monticello Elementary Students of the Month
Students of the Month of May at Monticello Elementary School include: (top row, left to right) Ashton Munson, Ernesto Gomez, Matthew Lake, Britton Brewer, Quincey Ryan. Second: Novalee Evenson, Dal...
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Monticello and the Abajos from the cockpit of a helicopter. Staff photo
Anybody for a helicopter ride?
That was the question Bill Boyle asked in the office at the San Juan Record . “Heck, yeah,” was my response, “I’ll go!” Unlimited Aviation, of Page, AZ, was in town promoting helicopter tours.
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Go fly a kite in Monticello
There are a lot of wonderful things associated with flying a kite: cool spring air, the imaginative dream of flight, and if you’ve seen Marry Poppins, a catchy song that easily sticks in your head.
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Michelle Clark and Maryann Leiataua are two of the friendly faces behind the counter at PJs. Courtesy photo
Spotlight: PJ’s of Monticello
This week, the Business Spotlight is on PJ’s of Monticello which is owned and operated by Maryann and Wellie Leiataua.
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Easter services at Baptist Church
Easter services at the First Baptist Church in Monticello will start with a sunrise service beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 24. The sunrise service will be followed by breakfast.
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