May 2008
Memorial Day sunrise service
A Memorial Day sunrise service begins at 6:15 a.m. at the Blanding Cemetery on May 26. Guest speaker is Gary White. Don’t forget your coat and chair.
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Nearly 200 will receive high school diplomas this week
Diplomas will be awarded to approximately 200 high school students in graduation ceremonies throughout the San Juan School District this week.
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Monticello Council questions golf
Golf continues to be the hot topic for the Monticello City Council. At the May 14 council meeting, the open Superintendent position triggered a discussion on the future of the course.
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Mexican Hat bus accident response named state incident of the year
The response of local residents to the terrible bus accident near Mexican Hat has been named the Emergency Medical Incident of the Year by the State of Utah. A group of more than 50 local residents...
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George A. Adams
Fifty-two years ago, in 1955, a granite slab was placed on the front lawn of the Courthouse in Monticello. It was placed there to remind those who came later who came first. The inscription begins:...
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Track and golf wrap up a busy year for high school athletes
That’s a wrap! The 2007-08 high school sports year officially ended with the close of golf and track. Let’s review what has been a memorable sports year.
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Lady Bucks bring home a trophy after second place performance at 1A state track meet
The Monticello High School girls track team brought home a trophy from the state track meet with a strong performance. Twenty Buckaroo girls contributed to the effort, which was enough to pull away...
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2008 MHS graduating class

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Lady Broncos claim state title
State Champs!! That is the familiar cry fans and friends and all of Blanding are once again trumpeting about the young ladies of San Juan.
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Blanding infrastructure growing to meet future growth
With the start of milling on April 30 at the Dennison Mines’ White Mesa Mill six miles south of Blanding, (see May 7 SJR) the future of Blanding may have never looked brighter.
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