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Show Page (Tlie B8 iTimfs--Jlrthepnifo- Thursday, August 10, 2000 nt danger zone Bears Are Always Looking for Something to Eat Bears have only about six months to build up fat reserves for their long winter hibernation. Dont let them learn human food or garbage is an easy meal. It is both foolish and dangerous to feed bears, either on purpose or by leaving food or garbage that attracts them. Cook away from your tent. Store all food away from your campsite. Hang food out of reach of bears if possible. If no trees are available, or a spestore your food in container. cially desigred bear-proRemember, pets and their food may also attract bears. Keep a clean camp Wash your dishes. Avoid smelly food like bacon and smoked fish Keep food smells off your clothing Bum garbage completely in a hot fire and pack out the remains Food and garbage are equally attractive to a bear so treat them with equal care. Burying garbage is a waste of time. Bears have keen noses and are great diggers. If a bear approaches while you are fishing, stop fishing. If you have a fish on your line, dont let it splash. If that's not possible, cut your line. If a bear learns it can obtain fish just by approaching fishermen, it will return for vou inside the Green River campers encounter bear Continued from Page B1 opportunity to do the right it w ill who are afraid b, nt t fa m Kt x iting bear- - and learn ii.t iroK'r Ik ha, lor in the.r ti rritorv fham Don't Lmr Surprise' If vou are hiking through hear country, make your presence where the ter known, e.u h v. Ik u!f ,il fit Iji mi tliat if tun ar nt it fit r of vou will t mounter tuffer rieme a rain or vegetation makes it hard to see Make noise, sing talk loudly or lie a bell to vour pat h If need-- fr nil the e Mast Ik ars tend to avoid nple In most last s, if you give a ftear the U thing possible, travel with a group qjnm 'fB35eaii mm? Groups are noisier and easier for bears to deteit Avoid thick brush If you cant, try to w alk w ith the wind at your back so your scent will warn bears of your presence Contrary to popular U lief, bears can see almost as well as people, but trust their noses much more than their eyes or ears Always It t lioars know you are there. Bears, like humans, use trails and roads Dont set up camp dose to a trail they might use Detour around areas w here you see or smell carcasses of fish or animals, or see scavengers congregated A bears food may be there and if the hear is nearby, it may defend the cache aggressively Don't Croud Bears' Give bears plenty of room Some be ars are more tolerant than others, but every bear has a peisonai spate" the distance w ithin w hich a bear feels threatened If you stray within that zone, a bear mav react aggressively When photographing lears, use long lenses; getting dose for a great shot could put air-tig- ht HO TTTJ Hair's yhaVs happenlry. SEBASTIAN tfa&i&O&CZt ' t2ZXZZZSe more. There are things you can do if encounter with a bear If you see a bear, avoid it if you can Give the bear every opportunity to avoid you. If you do encounter a bear at close distance, remain calm. Attacks are rare. Chances are, you are not in danger. Most bears are interested only in protecting food, cubs or their personal space. Once the threat is removed, they will move on. Remember the following: Talk to the bear in a normal voice. Wave your arms. Ifa bear cannot tell what you are, it may come closer or stand on its hind legs to get a better look or smell. A standing bear is usually curious, not threatening. You may try to back away slowly diagonally, but if the bear follows, stop and hold your ground. Dont Run. You cant outrun a bear. They have been clocked at speeds up to 35 mph, and like dogs, they will chase fleeing animals. HMR you have a close (SAFARI NO i fV Bad Hair K, bays! ! 'ivAii I j il-A- - ii.iXk.iiil . 1 259-168- 9 55-1- 2 E. MX) S. FRAMES) HAIR COtORd Bears often make bluff charges, sometimes to within 10 feet of their adversary, without making contact. Continue waving your arms and talking to the bear. If the bear gets too close, raise your voice and be more aggressive. Bang pots and pans. Use noisemakers. Never imid tate bear sounds or make a high-pitche- squeal. Bear sightings in Utah and incidents with bears will only increase because of the food shortage Olson said. Remember, every situation is different with respect to the bear, the terrain, the people and their activity." Court News Actions taken in Justice Court of Grand County r Justice Court has been in session in Grand County with Judge Paul C. Cox presiding. Alexander P. Bonchevsky pled guilty to stopping violation and driving on suspension and was fined $455. Jason M. Gerber pled guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicant (DUI) and was fined $1,445. Nancy Wray forfeited $1,545 bail to pay the fine on charges of DUI and open container of alcohol in vehicle. Ennn Candace Beuck was fined $557.71 for retail theft, including $2.71 restitution. Brad Gale was fined $400 for possession of illegal consumption alcohol by an adult minor. Erik W. Murphy was fined $400 for illegal consumption possession of alcohol by an adult minor. Nugget Shupe was fined $185 for fighting. Mikel Steg was fined $195 for possession of paraphernalia. John Powell was fined $650 for DUI Metabolite and speeding. Dale E. Schmuck was fined $2,330 for overweight violation. Colter Harris was fined $1,545 for DUI and open container of alcohol m vehicle. DOESN'T COME AROUND EVERY Shawn K. Wright was fined $460 for improper passing, no insurance and no seatbelt Jeremy R. Martinez was sentenced to time served on a charge of assault. Michael Mason was fined $455.37, including restitution, on a charge of issuing a bad check. Michael W. 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