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Thursday, June 30, 2022
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Utah Small Businesses BEAVER / GARFIELD / PIUTE / SEVIER / WAYNE COUNTIES - Small nonfarm businesses in Beaver, Garfield, Piute, Sevier and Wayne counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in Piute County that began May 17, 2022. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said. Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organiLoans Available Cont'd on page 2
Issue # 1467
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Fire Restrictions Eased in GCNRA
Despite Rains, Left Fork Fire Continues to Burn in Dixie National Forest, Full Containment Projected by August 1 by Kadi Franson
Kadi Franson
Smoke from the Left Fork Fire settles in valley pockets as seen from Highway 63 in Bryce Canyon National Park on June 25, 2022. DIXIE N.F. - Thunderstorms and showers have helped to suppress the heat of the Left Fork Fire, which continues to creep and smolder over a 4,259-acre area. “We received some monsoonal moisture over the last 48 hours—it was not enough to put out the fire, but it did slow its progress and enable crews to approach more closely to its edge,” said Fire Mitigation
Specialist Jen Diamond. The Left Fork Fire is a human-caused fire that began on May 9th. The fire began when dormant hot spots left over from prescribed burning activities conducted by the US Forest Service reignited under dry and windy conditions. The fire was suppressed at the time, but reignited again on June 18th, fanned by extreme winds and ample fuel buildup on the
Panguitch Athletes How to Keep Recognized at Mid-Utah Radio Deer Out Annual Sports Awards Show of Your Garden and Banquet and Other Drought-related Wildlife Tips
Heather Englestead
PANGUITCH - On June 21, Mid-Utah Radio held their annual Sports Awards Show and Banquet. Panguitch was well represented. DJ Henrie (left) was awarded Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year; Kyler Bennett (not shown in picture because he is at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for training) was awarded Boy’s Track & Field Field Athlete of the Year; and Adelaide Englestead (right) received Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, Girls Track & Field Overall Athlete, and Female Athlete of the year. Congratulations to these fine athletes for their hard work and dedication. —Heather Englestead
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JUNE 30 - WED. JULY 6
Partly cloudy & sunny days, with highest chances of precip on Thurs (50%) & Sun / Mon (30 / 20%). Highs in the low 80s; lows in the high 40s and low 50s. Winds variable from 11 to 16 mph.
SALT LAKE CITY - The ongoing drought may lead to more wildlife traveling into Utah neighborhoods in search of food and water. Whether you want to keep the deer from eating all your garden vegetables and flowers or whether you're interested in ways to help wildlife during this hot, dry summer, here are a few things you should know. Many wildlife species are impacted by the extreme ongoing drought conditions that Utah is facing, particularly deer. The limited availability of food and water can lead to a reduced number of newborn fawns and fewer fawns that survive their first year. The harsh conditions can also reduce the number of huntable buck deer and result in lower Wildlife Tips Cont'd on page 8
forest floor. The fire is located in the Dixie National Forest in the Kanab Creek drainage, 10 miles southwest of Bryce Canyon City. As of 8 am on June 25th, the previously evacuated residents of Bryce Woodland Estates were allowed to return. Kane County Sheriff asked that people returning to their properties remain alert in case further evacuations are needed.
The fire is currently being fought from both the air and the ground. There are 18 crews, 6 water tenders, 21 engines, 9 helicopters, and 2 dozers working to extinguish the fire, for a total of 589 personnel. More rain is forecasted, which could assist with the firefighting effort. It is currently 5% contained and projected to be completely contained by August 1, 2022.
GLEN CANYON - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is returning to Stage One Fire Restrictions. The restrictions on campfires are eased, allowing campfires in established campgrounds within established rings and below the high-water mark on Lake Powell in areas completely void of vegetation. Discharge or use any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are always prohibited on all federal public lands. Restrictions: The following acts are prohibited until further notice: • Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fire of any kind, except campfires and charcoal fires within agency approved fire pits and grills provided for in developed recreation sites and picnic areas or under permanently improved places of habitation. Campfires are also permitted below the high-water mark of Lake Powell in areas devoid of vegetation. Devices fueled by petroleum or LPG products are allowed in all locations. Fire Restrictions Cont'd on page 2
Entrada Institute's "Classic Conversation" Series Continues with Don Coombs
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Don Coombs will be the subject of the Entrada Institute's next "Classic Conversation" on July 7 at Robbers Roost in Torrey, Utah, at 6 p.m. TORREY - The Entrada Institute’s "Classic Conversations" continue through the summer, with Don Coombs being the featured guest in July. Don Gomes will engage Don Coombs in a "Classic
Conversation" at Robbers Roost, 185 South Main Street, in Torrey, Utah, on Thursday July 7 at 6 p.m. This one-hour conversation will include a limited live, in-person audience that is encouraged to ask
questions and tell stories related to the featured person. Having worked in banking for 36 years, Don Coombs is now known by many as Don Coombs Cont'd on page 2
UPCOMING EVENTS... 2022 Torrey Apple Days
July 1 - 2, 2022
2022 4th of July
July 4, 2022
Torrey, Utah Two days of family fun! Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her; still, she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings.
—Victor Hugo
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