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Show 2 Ben Lomond Beacon, Feb. 23, 1978, Page 6 Mistakes trip up the Warriors By Glen Adams SMITHFIELD Weber High, after losing a discouraging game to Roy in their previous game needed a victory over Sky View to get their confidence back, but turned the ball 21 times to post their second straight loss by a score of Webers setback enabled the Roy High Royals , who defeated Bonneville the same night, to pull even with the Warriors in the race for the region championship with two league games remaining before the playoffs. It appeared that the Warriors came to play Friday, in the early going of the game as the score changed hands between the two teams four times. Sky View shot 57 percent in this stanza compared to Webers 38 percent, but the Warriors canned five of five from the free throw line and led by as many as three points before turnovers started to make the difference. The Bobcats tossed in eight of 14 shots and nailed down two of four from the charity stripe to take a 5 lead going into the second period of play. Weber managed to stay close in the second period and took the lead on two different occasions but the Bobcats were always within striking distance. Sky View was cold from the field as they could only connect on four of 20 shots from the field, for 20 percent. In this period the Warriors had everything to gain but failed to capitalize on Sky Views poor shooting. Weber improved their percentage in the period shooting 44 percent from the field and connected on two of three from the line, but the team was hampered by their inability to hold on to the basketball. The Warriors turned die ball over nine times in this period and found themselves down by five at the end of the half Sky View did in the third period what Weber couldnt do in the second period and that was capitalize on the other teams poor shooting percentage. Weber came out cold in the second half as their shooting percentage dropped to 33 percent hitting only five of 15 from the field and scoring zero of one from the line. Sky View shot 47 percent, seven of 15 from the outside and never made the trip 61-5- 4. 18-1- 30-2-5. to the foul line, but surged into a 13 point lead at the expense of the Warriors who seemed to be playing with no enthusiasm. Weber continued to turn the ball over, which eventually led to their defeat. The Warriors battled back going into the final eight minutes, but still found themselves down by nine Momentum was the key in the fourth period and Weber certainly had it, but the team missed some crucial free throws while Sky Views Nielson hit six key foul shots in a row the final two minutes of the game to secure the Bobcat victory. Webers momentum was great and they kept fighting back even after Sky View surged into a 13 point lead again in the final stanza. The Warriors had the chance to pull into the lead, but could only manage to pull within three points on two different occasions, the second being with 2:04 remaining on the clock. 44-3- 5. Sky View didnt get into the bonus situation until there was 2:00 left to go, and thats when Nielson did the damage with his six free throws in a row. Weber shot 54 percent hitting seven of 13 shots but could only hit five of their 10 free throws Sky View on the other hand shot 50 percent, but cashed in on nine of 11 shots from the line, which may have proved the difference in the ball game, as the Bobcats held on for a 4 victory that really wasnt decided until 61-5- Lose to Sky View the last half minute of the game. Games are won in most cases from the foul line which proved to be the case in this game, as Sky View shot 79 percent compared to Webers 60 percent. However, Weber shot 42 percent to Sky Views 40 from the field but made more costly turnovers which more than decided the game. Weber didnt have much luck in the officiating department according to Coach Dick Conolly, and he blamed his teams defeat because of it. Weber was called for 16 fouls while the Bobcats committed 19 but should have had at least another eight against them. Weber High, like all other teams is going to have games with bad officiating, but you cant have twice as many turnovers and shoot badly from the line and expect to win ball games, but theyll definitely win some more games to put the record straight! So if you think Weber reached their peak just before they played Roy, you can forget it! WEBER SCORING: Trawick Thorpe - 6, Hall - 5, Jensen - -- Montgomery Total - 54. 16, 3. -- 12, Coleman -- 12, SKY VIEW SCORING: Nielson - 24, Olsen -- 13, Quayle - 8, Lindley 4, Kirk - 4, Stevens - 4, McKenna - 2, Egbert - 2. Total - 61. -- Collisions with deer, about 1 ,400 a year Whats good for deer is good for motorists, biologists and freeway builders agree. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has included deer underpasses in the design for new freeway sections since 1972 to help reduce animal-vehicl- e collisions. Collisions with deer (about 1,400 a year) on Utahs highways imperil motorists and are costly in terms of property damage. The toll on the states deer population is devastating. In one deer unit near Circleville more deer were killed on the highway than were legally harvested by hunters one year, said Randy Isham, Wildlife Biologist of UDOTs Environmental Unit. Mr. Isham said it is impossible to get exact figures on the animal vehicle collisions because often fatally hurt deer retreat back into cover to die and are not included in the counts. Motorists reports of collisions account for less than half of the carcasses found along the road. Apparently, many drivers dont make accident reports if no one was hurt and vehicle damage is relatively minor. All of Utahs completed deer underpasses are located on a new section of between Santaquin and Nephi. Santaquin Ridge has been observed for the fourth winter now, said Rudy Drobnick, biologist for the Division of Wildlife Resources. We see increasing deer use of the underpasses each year and collisions are virtually nonexistent there. Several more structures are partially completed or in the planning and on stages farther south on at Clear Creek. Their locations were suggested by wildlife biologists who identified deer migration routes that would be interrupted by construction of a freeway. A highway crossing a migratory route between summer and winter range means either exaggerated winter kill by starvation or decimated herds because of highway accidents. Deer don't like to cross pavements, says Randy Isham, but they will cross if there is no other way for them to get to where they can survive. The safe crossing opportunities come in many forms. Some are concrete box culverts and some formal bridges, with type and size determinded by usage and terrain. Most are multipurpose structures 4 accommodating a variety of needs. In fact, enough varied interests are usually involved to make deer underpass a misnomer in most cases. Crossings also serve other game such as elk and numerous other creatures whose habitat may be cut in two by a freeway. FHWA guidelines Presently, provide for land service facilities, such as the deer underpasses, to be rather justified on environmental than economic criteria. But most crossing facilities are combined with other multiple use to honor already established rights-of-wa- y and access needs. In addition to the above criteria, engineering considerations (such as drainage) are included in the placement of the structure. In cases where deer crossings are the primary purpose, UDOT makes every effort to keep things natural. Passages are dirt surfaced and approaches are planted with native shrubs and grasses. A deer overpass under construction south of Beaver includes clumps of cover in the median eiea to lure the animals across both north and southbound lanes. Although only one span of the corssing is completed, deer have been sighted on the future crossing. All of the crossing of eight-foo-t high deer-proo- f fencing connect with the crossing structures. The fencing keeps the deer off the freeway and channels them toward the structures as they wander along the fence in search of a crossing. "The deer are persistent though, said Mr. Isham, and sometimes they still get on the They will take advantage of the slightest opportunity to cross the barrier. Sometimes they find a break in or under the fence and enlarge it. To allow these strays to get off UDOT includes onethe way deer gates in the fences. The animals are apparently sufficiently uncomfortable in close proximity of the freeway to use the gates rather than to cross the road. Naturally, some of the deer are still hesitant to use the crossings. "It takes time to establish a new behavior pattern, said Mr. Isham. But each deer that uses the crossing is followed by others who, in turn, draw more of the herd across. Courtesy of (UDOT) Utah Department Ski Touring: different kind of ski experience There are two alpine and nordic. kinds of skiing mum l, How do they differ? In a alpine skiing concerns downhill skiing while nordic deals with skiing on level ground. Nordic is often referred to as y skiing or ski touring. of concentration, the average can quickly catch the rhythm of ski louring. non-ski- er nut-shel- An experienced ski tourer can cover terrain about twice as fast as hiking the same ground. cross-countr- the skiing is considered reits because of more quiet sport" laxed, approach to skiing. Youre not whizzing down a slope or trail; instead, ski tourers glide along the ground through old logging trails or specially cut XC trails through the woods, or over golf courses and hillNordic back-to-natu- re sides. Basically, nordic skiing is simply straight forward walking and sliding on skis. The nordic ski is more narrow than alpine models and the binding allows the heel of the bool to rise in a natural walking movement; alpine bindings secure the bool to the ski. In addition to the more inexpensive nature of nordic skiing, one of its primary attractions is its compatibility with Mother Nature and undisturbed ecology. No lifts. No motors. Small, narrow trails. Away from the crowds, skiers are usually by themselves as they glide over the countryside. cross-countr- MARK MONTGOMERY, lofts ball to it's destination, while teammate Steve Trawick gets into position for o rebound. Weber dropped their second game to Region One rivol Sky View by a socre of WARRIOR Nordic skiers often pack a light meal before starting their trek and then stop along the trail for an impromptu picnic, much like spring skiing at alpine areas. Two reasons for the nordic skiing are the conditions. Trail fees as a dollar or two and recent growth of expense and the are often as low XC skiing needs a bare minimum of snow cover just enough to cover the ground. Because the traffic is not as heavy nor as tough as on alpine terrain, nordic trails can get by w ith an inch or two of snow. Many alpine areas and lodges have instituted ski touring centers with instruction and equipment (to buy or rent) to help provide a gentle alternative to downhill skiing. But the winning combination is the same skis and snow. y A ski tourer easily breaks into a glide with each step, using ski poles to sustain the momentum. 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