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Show m p f m m w Vernal Express Wednesday, November 3, 2004 B9 IP - r A 5 -a- 'W i (TT F4t r4 v X 2005 Blue Jays take first in majors The 2005 Blue Jays took first place in the majors with a record of 15-1. Pictured left to right, front row: Head coach Spencer Copeland, Jordan Copeland, Christian Karren, Taylor Winn, Jason Gardner, Ryan Hilleman. Back row left to right: Assistant coach Garson Chivers, Dalian Stewart, Bradley Reynolds, David Richardson, Myles Winbaum, Keson Chivers and assistant coach Bob Hilleman. Not pictured: Conner Balhorn, Jesse Balhorn and assistant coach Susan Richardson. SticCier shocCi at the gas pumps After enjoying declining gas prices in the early part of the summer, motorists throughout through-out the Intermountain West are experiencing sticker shock, according to the latest report from AAA Utah. According to AAA Utah, which tracks gas prices as a service to consumers, the average aver-age price in Utah of regular, self-serve gasoline is back in all-time record high territory. Prices jumped eight cents in the past month to $2.30. That prices ties the all-time record high price set on May 4 of this year. A year ago, the average price in Utah was $1.91 a gallon. Several market forces appear to be influencing what consumers are paying for fuel. The price of crude oil, the raw material from which gasoline is made, remains high. Fuel consumption also tends to be higher during the summer as people take more leisure trips. Increased demand often leads to higher retail prices. After reaching an all-time record high price on July 14, 2005 at $2.32 per gallon the national average price dropped slightly to the current price of $2.31. This price is 18 cents higher than last month's $2.13. A year ago the average national price for regular, self-serve was $1.92. All of the Utah cities surveyed sur-veyed by AAA experienced increasing prices for regular, self-serve gasoline since the last report on June 14. Vernal motorists experienced the smallest increase, two cents, for a current price of $2.32. Provo's price jumped four cents to a new average of $2.23. Ogden's motorists are paying a nickel more on average this month for gasoline. The current price in Ogden is $2.25. The prices in St. George and Moab both increased six cents. The average aver-age price in St. George is $2.33. The average price in Moab is $2.41. Logan's price increased eight cents to the current average, aver-age, $2.31. Salt Lake City motorists motor-ists saw a whopping double digit increase of eleven cents since last month's survey. The average price of regular, self-service self-service gasoline in Salt Lake is now $2.26. Summer motorists are experiencing price increases throughout the Intermountain West. Idaho's current average price for regular, self-serve gasoline is $2.35, a ten cent increase from last month Montana's price jumped seven cents to the current $2.32 Wyoming's motorists are pay ing twelve cents more this month with an average price of $2.26. Colorado's motorists are tightening their belts. Their current average price, $2.30 is eighteen cents higher than last month. Arizona's price increased fifteen cents to the current average $2.39. Nevada's price increased 19 cents to the current average of $2.52 California motorists saw their price rocket up 23 cents to the new average of $2.59. The recent spike in gas pric es is a brutal blow to the con sumer, said AAA Utah spokes woman Rolayne Fairclough The best thing you can do in times like these is shop around to make sure you're paying the cheapest price available. Good fishing reported There are reports of good fishing for bass, bluegill, rainbows rain-bows and kokanee. Some of the lower elevation lakes are warming up but we are still getting get-ting good reports. Mountain lakes and streams are ice free and clearing so fishing should be good to excellent just about anywhere one cares to fish. Mosquitos are also out on the mountains so go prepared Conservation officers remind anglers to read the proclamations proclama-tions and understand the rules before venturing out. With the good fishing, it's relatively easy to catch more than the daily or bag limit. Taking fish back to a camper or residence does not allow the angler to return and catch more fish. Also, the only legal fishing technique on almost all of Utah's waters is pole, line and hook. The few exceptions are listed in the proclamation. The use of nets, bags, coolers, clubs, hands, etc. are definitely illegal. " BIG SAND WASH RESERVOIR RESER-VOIR Reservoir is drained for repairs and was treated to remove fish in early September. Plans were to improve the boat ramp and then fill this spring; however, it has been delayed until the Fall of 2005. BULLOCKCOTTONWOOD RESERVOIRS Reports from Bullock of slow fishing. fish-ing. Cottonwood doesn't have many fish in it. It was drained last summer to work on dam. Reservoir was filled this spring. Reservoirs are located approximately approxi-mately 5 miles north of the town of Gusher. . BROUGH RESERVOIR Anglers report fair fishing for browns and rainbows. Note: Special catch and release regulations, regu-lations, please read proclamation. proclama-tion. To get to Brough, take State Route 88 south from US Route 40 (Ouray Road). Turn west at the second dirt road past the high power lines. Follow this road approximately approximate-ly 2 miles staying to the left at each main fork. Road can be quite rutted. BROWNE SPIRIT LAKE - Good fishing on Browne and Spirit Lake. Note: there is a lightning ignited forest fire in the Spirit Lake area. While this is burning and for a short time afterwards, crews are asking that people avoid this area and not get in the way of the fire fighting efforts. EAST PARKOAKS PARK Last reports were of good fishing fish-ing for both reservoirs. The roads are open although recent afternoon storms have made some quite muddy. The High Uintas Scout Camp has also begun in the Oaks Park area. CALDERCROUSE RESERVOIRS RESER-VOIRS Calder and Crouse reservoirs have been restocked with catchable size (9-10 inches) rainbows and fingerlings. Both reservoirs are full. CURRANT CREEK RESER-VOm RESER-VOm Last report was good fishing. The road around the reservoir is open but may be quite muddy due to afternoon showers. FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR RESER-VOIR All reservoir ramps are open with a surface water temperature of 65 degrees. Lake trout fishing remains good from Anvil Draw to Buckboard for two five pound lake trout near the river channel chan-nel and over points using three inch jigs tipped with sucker meat or a minnow, or trolling small flatfish, spoons or a minnow min-now behind flashers. Look for larger fish at Linwood Bay, Antelope, Stateline, Rawlins Draw, Anvil Draw, Sheep Creek, Jarvies and Mustang at 70 to 110 foot depths over points and along the river channel. Techniques include trolling bottom structure using down riggers or steel line and flatfish, crank baits, or a flasher trailing a squid or small lure; or vertical verti-cal jigging using tube or buck-tail buck-tail jigs with or without a minnow min-now or sucker meat. There are many small and medium sized lake trout in Flaming Gorge, so please take advantage of the six fish lake trout regulation (one over 28 inches) and harvest a limit. Rainbow trout are moving mov-ing into deeper water, making them more difficult to reach from shore. Boat fishermen are doing well at South Buckboard, Squaw Hollow, Anvil Draw, Linwood, Sheep Creek, Carter Creek, Jarvies and Mustang trolling small lures, a popgear and worm combo, or bait fishing fish-ing a nightcrawlermarsh-mallow nightcrawlermarsh-mallow combo or Powerbait just off the bottom. Kokanee salmon are moving deeper as well, with good reports from Pipeline to Holmes Crossing at 40-foot depths. Other good areas include Gold Point, Hideout, Sheep Creek, Squaw Hollow and Big Bend. Try trolling a needlefish or small fluorescent spoon with or without with-out a dodger or flasher behind a downrigger or with lead core line. Smallmouth bass fishing is good to excellent with fish still reported in shallow water. Try crayfish colored grubs or crankbaits along gravel points or in the back of bays. GREEN RIVER (upper) Flows are averaging 2000 cfs with one daily fluctuation pos sible between 800 and 2800 cfs as allowed by the 2000 Flow Recommendations for recovery of threatened and endangered downstream fish. Visit the Bureau of Reclamation website web-site www.uc.usbr.gov for the latest information. PMD and stonefly hatches have been reported on the C-section of the river, and the large summer terrestrial patterns including hoppers, beetles and cicadas are becoming effective for dry fly angling. Nymph fishing remains good with a variety of patterns, including olive, tan or pink scuds, size 10 16; San Juan Worms, size 12 14; bead head midge, size 16 22; and pheasant tails, size 16 20. For streamer fishing, try brown, tan or olive wooly buggers, size 2 6, and light colored bunny patterns or minnow imitations. Spin fishermen should try small rapalas; spinners; black, brown or olive marabou jigs; and tube jigs. ( New Zealand Mudsnail densities have dramatically dra-matically increased in several localized areas near Little Hole, and have been documented within several miles of the dam. Please thoroughly clean mud and vegetation from waders, boats and fishing gear; and if possible, completely dry equipment equip-ment before leaving the area. A hot water bath (120 degrees Fahrenheit) will kill mudsnails, and spraying equipment with 409 or a similar soap solution before drying will increase effectiveness. GREEN RIVER - (lower) River has good flows for this time of year. No reports from anglers. MATT WARNER RESERVOIR RESER-VOIR Anglers reporting good fishing. MOON LAKE Reports of good fishing. Weather has been rainy and windy. PELICAN LAKE Anglers report good to excellent fishing for bass and bluegill. Reservoir is full. Be careful of strong afternoon winds. RED FLEET RESERVOIR Reports of fair to good fishing for rainbows, bass and bluegill. STARVATION RESERVOIR Anglers report fair fishing for bass, walleye and brown trout. Be careful and watch for strong afternoon winds. STEIN AKER RESERVOIR Anglers report fair to good fishing for trout and bass. The ramp and campground are open. The reservoir is full. UINTA MOUNTAIN LAKES AND STREAMS High-elevation lakes, ponds and slow- moving waters are open. Still some snow and runoff making some waters muddy but most are clearing. Be prepared still for serious weather; area fre quently receives unexpected storms and high winds. Note: four trout limit with a bonus of four more brook trout - see proclamation for details. MAKEOVER Remodeling Construction Experts Countertops and Flooring f 11 76 West 4000 North fDon Burr (435)621-6481 Pleasantview,UT 84414 MasterCard and Visa accepted Senior Discounts Morton Heads; to Snow Former Uintah High School quarterback, Chris Morton, recently traveled to Ephraim, Utah to try out for a spot on the Snow College football team. He was selected and will be joining them August 1st. Morton was a two year varsity starter on Uintah's football team. He was number one in passing completion and fourth in total passing years in the state. He was second in total passing yards in 3A and was 3A all-state in 2005. Morton also participated in basketball and baseball. He was all-region baseball. Chris said, "I'm really excited to play the sport that I love. It's a good feeling to know that you get to go to school and play football at the same time. I also can't wait until we play the Dixie Rebels because my dad played for them and I have a couple friends that will be going there." 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