Life in San Juan
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When I was a teenager, my family moved into my great-grandparents’ farmhouse in north central Kansas. The two ancient red cedars which flanked the front porch seemed dark and foreboding, and every ...
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Elise Thayn: Drama & Vocal Performance, Monticello High School
Eleven local students earn Sterling Scholar honors
Local students earned three Sterling Scholar titles and eight others were runners-up at the 39th annual Sterling Scholar competition on March 19 in Price.
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Monticello High School Prom
The Monticello High School Prom, “A Night in Paris,” was held on March 22. Royalty includes: (left to right) second attendants Quay Walker and Aaron Christiansen, Queen Adri Lewis, King Atticus She...
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Cole Barton built Nizhoni campground tent sites. He is the son of Britt and Nan Barton.
2018 Eagle Scouts

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The San Juan School District recently honored the employees and teachers of the year at a March 4 banquet. Those honored include: (back row, left to right) Jenna Olsen, Sheri Montella, Chandra Hart, Christopher Reeves, Tara Cly, Tim Harrison, Tony Anderson and Jared Brown. Middle: Shanna Black, Jeri Montella, Sara Monson, Jody Lee-Chadde, Camie McPherson, Tiffany Blackgoat, Raynard Cowboy, Ryan Carlson, and Jodilyn Blake. Front: Melissa Palmer, Jamie Carling, Eva Ewald, Marion Filfred, Elisa Rogers, Tiffany Chamberlain, Amanda Shupe, and Amber Beshoner. Not pictured: Dawn Nakai. Courtesy photo
San Juan School District Employee Appreciation Banquet (2019)
Jeri Montella Classified, Blanding Elementary School Jeri Montella is an excellent employee who is always willing to do what it takes to get the job done. She is very efficient in working with our ...
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San Juan High School science teacher Jamie Carling (left) was honored as the 2019 San Juan School District Teacher of the Year at a banquet March 4. She now moves on to compete for Utah State Teacher of the Year. Courtesy photo
San Juan High School science teacher is 2019 Teacher of the Year
Jamie Carling, a Science teacher at San Juan High School, is the 2019 Teacher of the Year for the San Juan School District. Carling was honored for her work at a March 4 banquet.
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San Juan High School Prom Royalty
The 2019 San Juan High School Junior Prom was held on Saturday, March 2. Royalty includes: King Kade Francom and Queen Tyler Shumway, First Attendants Staten Perkins and Hayley Shumway, Second Atte...
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The Argentinian Tango Trio Extasis performs in the Monticello High School auditorium on March 19. Courtesy photo
Blue Mtn Entertainment presents Extasis March 19
Extasis Argentinean Tango Trio is sure to thrill the local audience with exotic and gorgeous music on Tuesday, March 19 at the Monticello High School auditorium.
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Extended Fridays will make up school snow days
Extended Friday schedules will be used to make up the two days lost to bad weather in the San Juan School District.
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The newest issue of Blue Mountain Shadows features stories exploring cultural food patterns. Courtesy photo
New Blue Mountain Shadows explores food
When it comes to “What’s Cookin’?” both necessity and available ingredients have always dictated the end results of human consumption.  The new winter issue of Blue Mountain Shadows explores cultur...
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