Life in San Juan
New pool to open July 12, open house is July 10
Monticello’s brand new seasonal swimming pool will begin its service this week as workers put the final touches on the new $2.2 million facility.
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Independence Day celebrations
It was an All-American Fourth of July celebration in Blanding on July 3. Photos by Kammy Palmer, Heather Palmer, Scott Boyle and Ron Nielson.
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National Guild of Piano Teacher's auditions
Local students participated in the recent National Guild of Piano Teacher’s auditions in Cortez. Students played up to ten memorized pieces, including classical repetoire from the Baroque, Classica...
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Eagle Scouts
Three scouts from Monticello Boy Scout Troop 380 received their Eagle Scout awards on June 26. David Boyle, Jake Duncan and Rylan Goodwine (left to right) completed the stringent requirements to re...
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One million pennies
Students from Monticello Elementary School and Monticello High School, nearly 600 in all, marked the end of the school year with a celebration. The students helped raise more than one million penni...
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Janiece and Steve Draper are busy getting everything ready for the grand opening of Draper Towing and Repair and B&B Motor Sports on Saturday, June 5. Staff photo
Grand opening for Monticello’s newest business
Monticello’s newest business will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 5 at Draper Towing and Repair at the corner of Main and 200 North. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
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Under new ownership
Connie Allred (right) hosted an open house on May 25 to introduce Cindy Christensen (left), the new owner of the Silver Scissors Beauty Salon in Monticello. Connie owned and operated Silver Scissor...
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Children's activities. were a big hit at the Four Corners Indian Art Market on May 1 at Edge of the Cedars in Blanding. See www.sjrnews.com for more photos of winning art. Courtesy photo
Winners listed for Indian Art Market
The competition was hot and the judges had their work cut out for them at the fifth annual Four Corners Indian Art Market.
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Register for kindergarten at Monticello E.S.
Registration for students who will be attending kindergarten at Monticello Elementary School for the 2010-2011 school year will be held on, Tuesday, May 4, 2009, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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A few Reflections contest winners at Blanding Elementary School are: (front, l. to r.) Savannah Hillhouse, Ryan Marian, Angela Marian, Irie Shumway. Back: Amanda Sivert, Caleb Sivert, Kalea Chamberlain, Jordyn Moon, Brydon Hunter, Jordan Clinger. Courtesy photos
2010 Reflections winners awarded at BES
The top entries in the 2010 Reflections Contest at Blanding Elementary School were awarded prizes on Thursday, April 15.
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