Online Features
Hot Topics
1BE0_18102941_web.jpg
New baby checklist: Tips to start securing your child's future
(BPT) - Your new bundle of joy has just arrived. In addition to midnight feedings and changing diapers, new parents need to take important steps to set up their children for success in the years to come. According to FindLaw.com , the nation’s leading website for free legal information, the first and most important st...
full story
EAWF_18076845_web.jpg
Food for thought: Cutting back on salt may cause you to eat more
(BPT) - Our bodies naturally crave salt, a necessary nutrient, and research shows that we gravitate to the amount we need for our bodies to function properly. Salt deficiency has been linked to a host of health concerns, including insulin resistance, increased risk of heart attacks and reduced cognition. But what if eat...
full story
BCTO_17733161_web.jpg
The man cave: Give Dad a space all his own
(BPT) - Man cave, manspace, manctuary ... whatever he calls it, it’s Dad’s special place away from the rest of the house. This Father’s Day, give Dad the ultimate gift and make him his own man cave. It’s easier than you think, and a thoughtful gift that says to Dad, “I love you, and you can run away from us now.” Step ...
full story
B9G8_1652167_web.jpg
Is your career fit for the summer?
(BPT) - Summer isn’t just the time to get your body in shape; it’s a good time to get your career in shape as well. Just as we evaluate the condition of our bodies each year before donning our shorts and bathing suits, we should make a habit of assessing our careers. After all, you are the CEO of your career, the one wh...
full story
7TC5_18063486_web.jpg
Americans concerned about outliving their money
(BPT) - What concerns Americans the most as they look ahead toward the retirement years? One of their biggest worries is outliving their money, according to a recent survey by Prudential Retirement. A substantial 71 percent of survey respondents fear they may not have enough retirement income to last a lifetime. Only on...
full story
5A6B_17721417_web.jpg
Moving? Tips to make the most of your DIY move
(BPT) - New jobs, first jobs, relationships and looking for a change in weather – these are just a few reasons people have for moving. Most families move during the warmer months, and many choose to move to warmer locations. “Atlanta is still the top location to move to, and six other warm weather destinations help rou...
full story
COR0_18115486_web.jpg
New generation of American workers seek to combine personal and professional interests
(BPT) - As college students graduate and begin the job search, their career decisions won’t be driven by the same factors that drove their parents’ decisions. While baby boomers tended to focus on the vertical climb to find job happiness, today’s graduates and professionals want meaningful and challenging work that sati...
full story
DZKG_17628736_web.jpg
Do's and don'ts of shopping for dads and grads
(BPT) - Father’s Day and graduations are coming up, and that means you’ll have to think of appropriate gifts for these heralded champions. You don’t need to spend a fortune to make gift recipients happy, all you do need to do is put some thought into their presents. A few tips and tricks will help you pick out a gift th...
full story
6GVF_16520798_web.jpg
Help your pet shed unhealthy weight
(BPT) - Are you killing your pet with kindness? We’re not talking about the compassion that motivates us to vaccinate our pets, or keep them warm in cold weather. Kindness that can be harmful to pets comes in the form of an overabundance of food and treats. The all-too-common result is a pet that becomes overweight or e...
full story
96C4_18065283_web.jpg
Save money and do a world of good with reusable containers
(BPT) - Even as the country moves out of the great recession, many Americans are still in a money-saving mode – looking to conserve wherever possible. Good news. There are simple ways to save money especially if you go back to the time-honored concept of BYO – “bringing your own” container of coffee, lunch or water as ...
full story
L043_1806495_web.jpg
Why a normal Pap test may not mean you are cancer-free
(BPT) - Many women know that getting a Pap test regularly from their health care provider is a good way to check for signs of cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide. What they might not know is that a “normal” Pap result does not necessarily mean they are cancer-free. A recent study involving...
full story
7473_16472904_web.jpg
Cut home entertainment costs without loss of shows
(BPT) - Families are always looking for ways to cut household costs. One area that provides a bit of budget-cutting flexibility is home entertainment costs. Americans are watching more TV than ever before, especially with the development of flat screen sets and high-definition TV (HDTV). Americans spend 34 hours a week...
full story
national news
Frank Frive
|
June 15, 2013
Go home... We don't need, nor do we want a Canyonlands Monument. Every thing is ok the way it is.
Reply
Photo by Linda Grawet
Photo by Linda Grawet
slideshow
D.A.R.E. graduates...
Jun 13, 2013 | 108 views | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Photo by Linda Grawet
Photo by Linda Grawet
slideshow
Aubri Russell (center) smiles for the camera during the May 31 graduation ceremony for sixth-grade participants in the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) program at Helen M. Knight Elementary School This year, 115 students completed the program, which is a cooperative effort between parents, teachers and the Moab City Police and Grand County Sheriff’s departments. The program was started in in Moab in 1990. Throughout the year, 15 lessons are taught in the sixth grade by uniformed officers from both law enforcement agencies. Students learn about techniques to deal with peer pressure, bullying, and the hazards of drug abuse.
Share This Article |
similar stories

Generations Steve and Donna Brownell | 19 days ago by Laura Haley
contributing writer

Graduation etiquette... | 19 days ago

GCHS seniors receive awards, scholarships before graduation | 12 days ago by Jeff Richards
contributing writer

High Desert Hoofbeats Flying lessons... | 19 days ago by Sena Taylor Hauer

GCHS Class of 2013 graduates encouraged to ‘step out of the shadows’ | 12 days ago by Jeff Richards
contributing writer

Comments
(0)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
No Comments Yet
<b><i>‘Moonrise Kingdom’...<br></b></i> The Grand County Public Library and the Utah Film Center and will present a free screening of “Moonrise Kingdom” on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m., at Star Hall, 125 E. Center St. “Moonrise Kingdom,” directed by two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Wes Anderson, follows two 12-year-olds who fall in love and run away together into the wilderness. As authorities try to find them, a violent storm is brewing offshore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing-Original Screenplay. Courtesy photo
‘Moonrise Kingdom’...
 The Grand County Public Library and the Utah Film Center and will present a free screening of “Moonrise Kingdom” on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m., at Star Hall, 125 E. Center St. “Moonrise Kingdom,” directed by two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Wes Anderson, follows two 12-year-olds who fall in love and run away together into the wilderness. As authorities try to find them, a violent storm is brewing offshore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing-Original Screenplay. Courtesy photo
slideshow