Life in San Juan

Patriotic quilt by Grayson Country Quilters. Courtesy photo

Quilt Show is July 4

Grayson Country Quilters has been dedicated to maintaining the art of quilting and serving the community for over 30 years. Each July 4th, they sponsor a quilt show with free admission. This year, the Quilt Show will be held July 4th following the parade until 4 pm at Blanding Elementary School...

Summer food program with Utah Food Bank

With the start of the summer the Utah Food Bank has launched its annual Summer Food Service Program. The vital initiative is designed to fill the nutritional gap for children who typically rely on school-provided meals., During a recent interview on the Red Rock Morning Show, Whitnie Shumway,...

Four things to know before getting an RV

by Derryl Jack Zions Bank Monticello Branch Manager It’s about to be prime time for outdoor adventures with your family and friends. It can also be prime time to think about purchasing an RV, a new one or your first one. Here’s a few of my tips for navigating and understanding RV loans before...

Walk a portion of the Spanish Trail on May 16

A group of local residents will walk an isolated portion of the Spanish Trail on Saturday, May 16 as a part of the local America’s 250 celebration. Meet at 8 a.m. at the San Juan County Library in Monticello. There is no charge for the hike. Participants assume the inherent risks and uncertainties...

Dancers Edge hosts spring recital

From the tiniest 3-year-old “fairy ballerinas” who stole everyone’s hearts, to the culminating solo dance beautifully rendered and choreographed by high school graduating senior Madie Adair, 80 plus dance students from Dancers Edge Company delighted a full-house audience at a spring dance recital...

Members of the Monument Valley community and Rotary Clubs of Utah distributed water trailers and tanks in Monument Valley for residents who haul water. Courtesy photo

Rotary distributes water tanks

A total of 15 trailers and water tanks – each capable of hauling 2,200 pounds of water at a time – were recently delivered to members of the Oljato Chapter after a statewide initiative of the Rotary Clubs in Utah. An additional 15 of the 275-gallon water tanks were also donated to residents of the...

Essays sought for Independence Day

Money for your Thoughts? For the 250th Birthday Celebration of our independence, Kigalia Fine Arts, along with the Utah Division of Arts and Museum plus the National Endowment for the Arts, is sponsoring an essay contest. All San Juan County residents are welcome to apply. A separate category is...

Oliver Harris, an eighth grade student at Albert R Lyman Middle School in Blanding, shows her entry in the Doodle for Google contest. Harris is one of five finalist after her artwork was pared from more than 30,000 entries into the annual contest. Courtesy photo

Local student is a Doodle for Google finalist

by David Boyle News Director A Blanding student has been named a finalist in the Doodle for Google national competition. Olive Harris, an 8th grade student at Albert R Lyman Middle School, was recognized as one of five finalists in the competition at a celebration at the school on April 16. As a...

Russell and Annette Horiuchi. Courtesy photo

World War II survivors create success from chaos

By Janet Wilcox Contibuting Wtiter Very few people live to 100 and if they survive a World War, it is even more rare. Such a woman is Annette Aiko Horiuchi, (the mother of Ellen Williams). She was born December 27, 1925 in Tokyo, Japan and had one brother and six sisters. Growing up,...

Hone archery skills at new business

by David Boyle News Director As the spring season approaches, bow hunters in San Juan County are gaining a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills. Archery Mountain Training, a new venture founded by local resident Justin Redd, will launch a series of weekly 3D bow hunting courses beginning...