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Readers – and Editor – concerned about lack of civility in our dialogue
I have received a number of comments from readers who are concerned about the lack of civility, in general, in public conversations. I share their concerns.
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A two-vehicle crash on Peter’s Hill killed one woman and injured three others on March 14. Courtesy photo
Peter’s Hill accident claims life of one, injures three
One woman was killed and three others were injured in a two-car crash on March 14 on Highway 191 at the top of Peter’s Hill, north of Monticello.
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Cole Barton built Nizhoni campground tent sites. He is the son of Britt and Nan Barton.
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Making progress on visitors guide
The San Juan Record and San Juan Chamber of Commerce need your help as they gear up to publish the 2019 version of 101 Ways to Experience San Juan County. The annual visitors guide lists scores of ...
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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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Commission approves four new policy resolutions
In a continuation of the trend of setting policy through resolutions, the San Juan County Commission approved four new resolutions at their March 5 meeting.
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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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Spring sports underway at San Juan
Mother Nature has put forth some impressive effort to delay spring and along with it spring sports at San Juan High. But even she could not stop the Broncos. With snow still on the diamonds and a f...
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