March 2023

Student from ARL Middle School wins the “caboodle” at district Spelling Bee

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 2:31pm admin

Luke Jeppesen (center), an eighth grade student from Blanding, is the winner of the regional spelling bee and now moves on to the national competition. Second place is Cali Heaton of Price and third is Jaivery Pitchforth of Ferron. Courtsy photo

On March 9 at Grand County High School in Moab, students from throughout the region participated in the Southeast Education Service Center regional spelling bee.

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San Juan boys soccer opens delayed season

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:59pm admin

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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First Monticello High School softball team in 13 years takes field this week

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:58pm admin

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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Cheerleader with local ties reaching for the stars

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:57pm admin

Former Monticello resident Jalen Bradford earned spots on two elite cheer club teams in Draper, UT and is currently competing for world honors. Courtesy photo

by Jill Pearson
Staff Writer

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Chocolate can be medicinal – right?

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:42pm admin

Whether or not it can heal the sick, chocolate has been a major favorite since its discovery. Now you can enjoy this easy recipe for three-ingredient flourless chocolate cookies just in time for American Chocolate Week. Mary Cokenour photo

According to one of those “every day is a sort of holiday” websites, the week of March 19-25, 2023 is American Chocolate Week.

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Shirley Davis September 21, 1943 ~ March 4, 2023

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:40pm admin

Shirley Mae Davis a long time Dove Creek resident passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 4, 2023, at the age of 79.

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Sandra Hunt Slade December 25, 1941 ~ March 10, 2023

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:38pm admin

Sandra Hunt Slade was called back to her heavenly home on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 81.

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Educators across the district recognized at annual banquet

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 6:08pm admin

Teachers and employees who were named Teacher or Employee of the Year at individual schools throughout the San Juan School District were honored at a banquet on March 6. Christine Rock, a Heritage Language teacher at Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Elementary School in Monument Valley, was named the Teacher of the Year for the entire school district. Staff photo

Christine Rock, a Heritage Language teacher at Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Elementary School in Monument Valley, is the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the San Juan School District.