July 2024

San Juan Credit Union awards scholarships

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:37pm admin

San Juan Credit Union scholarship winners include: (top left) Jemma Robison, (top right) Ally Shumway, (bottom left) Synessa Atcitty, and (bottom right) Kaylee Warren. Courtesy photo

San Juan Credit Union recently held its 2024 scholarship contest.

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Indulging the exotic

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:36pm admin

Exotic foods are readily available online. Give them a try! Mary Cokenour photo

Indulging the exotic, what exactly does this mean?

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Teaching life lessons... and primary songs

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:35pm admin

Keyboard class in Tonga, led by Dee Torres. Courtesy photo

It seems that as I look back there are two things that we remember and have made a difference in our life: teachers and primary songs.

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Independence Day Athletic winners

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:16pm admin

The War Ponies beat Hillbilly Sno Shack to win the older division of the Mini Madness Tournament during the Blanding Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, July 3. It’s the team’s second straight title and their second straight undefeated year. Members of the team include: (back row, left to right) London Mitchell, Daveigh Mitchell, Brooklyn Lameman, Quincy Singer, Kheirra Keith, Logan Williams, Jonah John, Ian Mark, Mira Spottedelk. Front: Easton Keith and Noah Istenes. Courtesy photo

Blanding 4th of July sports winners:

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Broken I wins Midnight Madness Tournament

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:07pm admin

Broken I beat the Peanut Butter Falcons to become the first new Midnight Madness Softball Tournament champions in seven years. Members of the team include: (top row, left to right) Corbin Middleton, Branten Bethea, Lizzie Palmer, Morgan McPherson, Madden Perkins, Addison Ivins, Averie Gilson. Bottom: Cooper Palmer, Jake Ivins, and Connor Palmer. Courtesy photo

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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San Juan football team takes second in 7-on-7

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:04pm admin

by Barkley Christensen
San Juan High School Football Head Coach

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Golf, God, and nursing homes part two

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:03pm admin

A beautiful cactus blossom. Merry Palmer photo

My aunt Helen, age 90, is a prayer warrior. You’d never know it by looking at her.

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Lyman wins Firecracker 5K

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 3:46pm admin

San Juan High School cross country and track runner Abe Lyman paced the field to win the Firecracker 5K during the Blanding Fourth of July Celebrations on Thursday, July 4 with a time of 18:47.4.

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Photo of the week July 3, 2024

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 4:11pm admin

The All American Man, festooned in red, white and blue, is an intriguing example of rock art in San Juan County. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest.

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Calvin Black is Blanding City 2024 Outstanding Citizen of the Year

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 4:08pm admin

Julie and Calvin Black of Blanding. Calvin was named the 2024 Citizen of the Year by the Blanding City Council. They will be the grand marshals of the annual Independence Day Parade on July 4. Courtesy photo

Blanding City proudly announces Calvin Black as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award.

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