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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, August 26, 1998 Page 3 Controlled fires on Kigalia Point jfrom Forest Service fire crews Forest Service employee uses a drip torch to set fires on Kigalia Point. The fires were deliberately set to reintroduce fire into the ecosystem. The fires are expected to continue throughout the fall and future years as part of the Elk Ridge Livestock Demonstration Area Courtesy photo A deliberately set fire to portions of Kigalia Point on August 7, and the resulting column of white smoke was visible for many miles. Burning will continue as weather conditions permit. Kigalia Point is located on Elk Ridge in south central San Juan County. We want to reintroduce fire to the ecosystem process. Fire is a tool that can improve wild- iiiiii((iiHiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiii!liiiiiiiillliilllllilMr r S(UJmWEST (GVJVYEES & Cortez Monticello j Blanding Seamless 5 Aluminum Gutter Member NHBA Guaranteed Insured or Custom-Installe- d Complete 2 Machines Faster Service FREE ESTIMATES Payment plans or 970-565-18- 18 970-749-10- 25 50 years ago From the Home of Truth by Marie Ogden: The peace of our valley was very much disturbed because of the unexpected disgraceful actions of Ernest, who went on a rampage and committed acts of extremely adverse nature. To cap the climax, he stole our bus. He was caught in Grand Junction after a car and landed in jail. We regret to publish anything so negative about any member ofour group, but we have learned to accept whatever comes and to be thankful conditions are not life habitat, livestock forage, and watershed conditions. It side-swipi- can also reduce the potential for devastating wild fire, said Fire Boss Kelly Martin. By burning only under cer- Offering complete family health care Located at San Juan Hospital Monticello, UT 40 years ago leases the Slavens Hurst Market and Gas Station. It will Riley Town. The market is to be Food of the Hurst go by the name operated by Bert Peterson and the station by Harvey Bradford. New houses built for school teachers will be occupied by the families of Kenneth Bearden, Norman Ellertson, Kenneth Maughan, Harold Muhlestein, Jack Burr and Tony Welch. spreads slowly and leaves some areas untouched. Only a few larger trees are killed and underbrush thickets are thinned out. This recreates the type of fires which oc- curred on Elk Ridge prior to the 1890s. Another goal of the fire is to 30 years ago Little Shay Lewis almost steals the show at the County Fair talent show because he is so tiny and such an actor. Colleen Black, Beverly Slavins, Laura Lee and Kelly Ellyson of Blanding perform in the Water Ballet Show. spur aspen regeneration. Many of the aspen stands are being lost to encroaching pine trees. We want to see if fire will be effective at opening up the stands and stimulating the aspen to send out new 20 years ago National Park Service to close part of the jeep has met with strong opposition by the trail to San Juan County Commission. Part of the closed jeep trail runs through Park Service land. The road is on the state system, and commissioners challenge the Park Service authority to close the road. A decision by the Hole-in-the-Ro- shoots, said Scott Pratt, chairman of the Elk Ridge ck D-ro- ad steering committee. The fire is within the Elk Ridge Livestock Demonstration Area, a pilot project intended to show that wilder- 10 years ago Among the winners of three quilt raffles are Ingrid Adams and Josina Spanovich, who win quilts made and donated by Teles-for- a Chacon. In a lucky turn of events, Telesfora wins a quilt made by the ladies of St. Josephs Parish. Dorothy Nielson reports from Bluff, I was surprised to feel the earthquake the other day. In fact, when the furniture started shaking, I thought it was just one more thing gone wrong with my house. ness, recreation, wildlife, and livestock interests can work together for the benefit of natural resources. Long-terconsequences of the fire will be monitored over several years. Call Heather Musclow at the Forest Service office in Moab for more info. SCHEDULE L. Wednesday Tanya Richey F.N.P. Tanya Richey F.N.P. For a real western experience in Monticello i to 7 pm Thursday August 27 9 am to 5 pm Friday August 28 Tanya Richey F.N.P. 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday September 1 Tanya Richey F.N.P. 1 pm to 5 pm L. When Winston Churchill described something as a terminological inexactitude he was talking about a lie. Wednesday August 26 Val Jones M.D. 9 can to 4 pm August 26 Wednesday September 2 Val Jones M.D. 9 am to 4 pm Wednesday September 2 Tanya Richey F.N.P. 1 to 7 pm Thursday September 3 Tanya Richey F.N.P. 9 am to 5 pm Friday September 4 Tanya Richey F.N.P. 9 am to 5 pm an appointment call San Juan Hospital at For 435-587-21- 16 ng worse. m SAN JUAN FAMILY CLINIC 5Pat 60 years ago Helen Redshaw reports, Anyone who thinks fruit cant be raised in our dry land county should visit the Wilkin and Johnson homes now. Mr. Wilkins has some fine apricots, cherries, apples and quite a few very full plum trees. The dance at Ucolo was well attended. There was a good crowd from the Slick Rock Mill in Colorado. tain conditions, the fire The difficult we do immediately. The takes a little longer. 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