March 2009
Regional Spelling Bee Winners
Kira Simpson, seventh grader from Albert R. Lyman Middle School in Blanding, Utah, is the 2009 Regional Spelling Bee winner.
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Deacon Joseph Wayne Reed
Revered Deacon Joseph Wayne Reed, who spent nearly 18 years in the Monticello area, passed away on February 22, 2009 of natural causes.
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Photo of the week
Andy Adams gets a close-up look at the Wave during a recent hike in southern Utah. Send in your photos to be featured as a Photo of the Week. We will pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Ju...
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Native American $1 coin has been released
The official $1 Native American coin for 2009 has been released. It features a Native American woman planting seeds in a field of corn, beans and squash, representing what’s known as the “Three Si...
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Monticello may not reopen swimming pool
The future of the Monticello City Swimming Pool may be only weeks from being decided. At their February 24 meeting, the Monticello City Council discussed the pool at length.
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More good news for San Juan Schools
The Utah State Office of Education has recognized La Sal Elementary, Monticello Elementary and Bluff Elementary schools for achieving a high level of student academic achievement or significantly c...
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From the Past
70 years ago: Clifford Smith, Monticello’s leading poultry raiser, is purchasing 1,000 chicks. He has good equipment and has been very successful in his undertaking. This is good news for Montice...
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Off the beaten path in San Juan
I recently shared my experience as a Boy Scout in Monticello. My Scoutmasters planted the seeds for my love affair with San Juan County.
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