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Show u& ,- f34 -' i? - I.V.: MS:U "Tfw2$5 Af.A-V'f' ' I i. 4- ,.$. : ' .. fJ s ' v r HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH ''Volum MtJ5&ywr 86 Number 7r,v'v- -- Tlll- ,u. , tpm j- - v-.v- July 16, 2003 . The heat is on residents scan skies for sign of monsoons A blistering Felony court report Shop at home features Canyonlands C - See Store page 4 The legacy is the land, the legacy is the family. The cows arent the legacy, you know. See interview with Joe and Carol Barton, pg. 7 - A new familar face at the Record - See pg. 9 Local troop familes still need support - See page 12 Bear attacks camper - See page 16 Three obituaries See pages - 18-1- 9 Robert boy & Melody William Musselman June 24 Fires make the Henry Mountains look like a volcano. The massive wildfires sent plumes of smoke into San Juan County. Gary Torres photo boy Christopher Scott & Lynette Christopher Scott Tibbits, Sr June 25 Laiken Rainee Manheimer Cindra Begay July girl Statewide fire restrictions placed on public lands Fire danger and recent large fires have prompted land management officials to implement County residents anxiously fire restrictions throughout scanning the bright blue skies for any sign of the approaching monsoon season. Late July and August are generally the time of the heaviest annual precipitation in San Juan County, as monsoon moisture comes to the area from the Gulf of California. See page 2 - heat wave has left San Juan County residents hoping for a cool breeze. Six straight days of record breaking temperatures in Blanding, culminating in 104 degrees on July 14, were joined by smoky skies from area fires, to create a hot and miserable week for many County residents. The major fire in the county, in Woodenshoe Canyon in the Dark Canyon Wilderness Area west of Blanding, has been largely contained. The majority of the smoke in the last week were from two fires in the Henry Mountains in Garfield County. The Lonesome Beaver fire began May 30 by a lightning strike and has consumed more than 4,500 acres. The Bulldog fire exploded from 5,000 to more than 22,000 acres in the past week, sending mountains of billowing smoke east to San Juan County. The Bulldog fire started July 8 when an ATV ignited dry grass and the fire quickly spread. At the current time, there are 360 people involved in the fire fighting effort, with flame lengths in excess of 200 feet. Firefighters were able to save several homes in Garfield County, but four structures were lost early on and there has been one injury. The hot, dry weather is the culmination of an extremely dry June and early July, leaving SINCE 1915 been cleared of flammable materials. Lastly, using fireworks and tracer ammunition is prohibited on all state, federal, and most of the state. The fire re- private unincorporated lands. strictions prohibit the use of The fire restriction takes efopen fires or camp fires, includ- fect on July 17 and will remain ing charcoal briquettes, except in effect until rescinded. in developed recreation sites. Fire officials offer these tips exSmoking is also prohibited during the restriction: cept in enclosed vehicles or buildings, a developed recreation site, or in an area that has Be prepared. Gas stoves are OK. Pioneer Day holiday Talk to local city officials to find where fireworks may be used. - Fire safety - For extra safety, bring a fire extinguisher. For more information -c- ontact your local wildland fire agency or www.utahflreinfo.gov Woodenshoe Fire mostly contained Firefighters have contained 90 percent of the Woodenshoe fire, since it started on June 28. Extremely low relative humidity ranging from 3 to 5 percent and high temperatures in the 90s have hampered efforts to achieve complete containment. In spite of severe conditions, the fire has shown little activity and remains stable at 2,710 acres. Fire crews continue to hot improve lines and mop-uspots. Full containment is not p The race is on this weekend ay Bull Hollow Raceway. Staff photo expected until weather conditions become more favorable. On July 11, the number of crews, overhead, and equipment 1 Matthew Allen boy Danielle & Allen Jacobs July 2 girl Jana & Auria Gae Spencer Dunford July 3 Conner Frost boy Kay Lynn & Cal Black July 6 Aubree Jewel girl Crystaleen & James Hunt July 10 Monticello Blanding were reduced. Two fire crews, two engines, one water tender, and one helicopter continued to and patrol firelines over mop-u- p the weekend. The area remains unsafe for public access and use. The Woodenshoe fire emergency area closure remains in effect. The Dry Mesa Road (FR108) and portions of Forest Road 340 remain closed, along with several hiking trails in the area of the fire. For more information, call the Monticello District Ranger Station at News Roundup Letters to Editor Society Sports Community News ... Real Estate Legals Classified 2 8 10 14 16 22 21 22 |