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Show 1 7 The SunNews. Wednesday. Oct. 2. 1991 Minersville reservoir is The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources began chemical renovation of Minersville Reservoir, 15 miles westof Beaver on October 1. The project is intended to remove Utah chubs which compete for food with trout stocked in the reservoir. This is part of a new management plan designed to overcome problems which have plagued the reservoir for some time. During the first few years following previous treatments, Minersville has provided some of the best fishing in the state. However, in recent years problems with chubs, fish eating birds and heavy fish harvest have shortened the period for good fishing following renovation projects. The new plan includes changes in sizes and species offish stocked, as well as changes in regulations in addition to the chemical treatment. Approximately 5,000 pounds of powdered rotenone will be used in the project. Liquid rotenone will t i :1 fi t i RASUMSSEN'S Afc&E Home Center I 'i harm birds or mammals, including humans. Fish killed by the cnemi-ca- l, however, have not been cleared for human consumption, and salvage of treated fish is prohibited. i - I;' i VI ACE LIGHT BULBS (2 pack) Choice of 60, 75 or 100 watt. I : i $1.59 i t V I, Hi The first state-wid- e Childrens Earth Festival attended by fifth graders from all across Utah will be held this year on Tuesday, November 5, 1991 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Utah Valley Community College. The Childrens Earth Festival is free to participating schools and offers a day of dynamic, interactive environmental and natural, resources oriented learning activities. The Festival is a cooperative effort involving state & federal agencies, higher education, private industry and environmental organizations. Groups and individual volunteers will sponsor numerous activi- - RASMUSSEN'S ACE HARDWARE GurihisortfUtahr 'addressed b tics, displays and events planned for the event. Lectures will be presented on prominent environmental topics such as recycling, air qualify, water quality, pollution, A and energy conservation. Teachers Resource Room will also be located where teachers may acquire educational materials, teacher guides and other aids. The Festival is designed to educate children about the environment by encouraging their participation in environmental issues and providing valuable educational resources for teachers. For more information contact Sonja Wallace at the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, yl i t i READ ALL ABOUT IT... PRESIDENT VISITS PRIMARY CHILDRENS: Last week President Bush paid a visit to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. He praised the hospital for its work with the children not only of the state, but of the world, who receive treatment without regard to their ability to pay. Classifieds Work! Call Call 529-783- 9 528-311- 1 538-612- Energy Sense f The proposal has been approved, and is subject to appeal for 45 days from the day of signing. h ' It is planned to stock 100,000 seven inch rainbow in the spring of 1992. Smallmouth bass are scheduled the year following the treatment. If available, cutthroat trout will also be stocked. New fishing regulations for the reservoir will be Finalized following Wildlife Board meetings in November. 5th graders can attend Children's Earth Festival The U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Reclamation have evaluated the concept of exchanging the Dutch John townsite, excluding some existing federal government housing, offices and maintenance facilities) for private lands within National Forests in Utah. The objective of the proposal would be to place developable lands in and around Dutch John into private ownership, allowing expansion of services desired by many of the 2.2 million annual visitors to the Flaming Gorge area. Four public meetings and open houses were held with those attending generally favorable of the proposal. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) had expressed a concern over the possible loss of wildlife winter range, and that is an issue that must be !: ! be used to treat a limited portion of the drainage above the reservoir. This is a natural compound derived from the roots of plants grown in South America. At the concentrations used to kill fish, it will not for private lands? . I i treated Trade Dutch John i ! Dr. Stephen Poe, Energy Specialist Utah State University Extension InUtah.aheating system can be considered the mechanical heart of a home. If you are mechanically inclined and careful, you can complete many of these maintenance procedures yourself: Gas furnaces - Check the pilot light for a clan, blue flame and clean the sensing unit. "Filters - Check furnace filters every two months during the heating season, clean or replace as needed. Clean the fan blades of the air circulation system annually. Keep the area round the furnace housing free of dust. "Trouble signals - Odors, soot at the burner, black smoke from the chimney or surging water in a boiler gauge indicate trouble. Get professional assistance. "Uneven heating. If one area of your home gets more heat than it needs, your heating system needs to be balanced by a heating service specialist. "Furnace size. The blower on your furnace should run almost continuously on a very cold day. If not, the furnace may be too large. An oversized furnace or burner wastes fuel. Have your system If your furnace runs checked. constantly on a cold day, yet your homes remains below the thermostat setting, the furnace may be too small or not operating properly. Gel professional help. "Heating ducts and piping. Inspect these annually for leaks and repair them with a quality duct tape. Cover ducts that pass through unheated areas such as attics or craw spaces, should be covered with duct insulation or unfaced R-- l 1 insulating batts. "Radiators and Registers - Vacuum regularly. Heat Management - Concentrate heat where you need it: living areas, bathroom and study areas. Lower temperatures in the kitchen and less active areas. Be sure not to block air inlets or outlets with furniture, drapes, or clothing. "Chimneys and flues - should be inspected each fall for loose bricks and mortar, cracked linings, and leads. Make prompt repairs as safety is primary concern. Moab boy trapped in slimy quicksand Moab Times Independent Last Saturday, Bart Francis, Moab and 7 other children were enjoying the Young Friends of Arches field trip in Courthouse Wash. The Wash often has shallow water flowing in it, but due to re-- $15.00 cent flooding the sand was wetter and softer than normal. The children were walking in the m ud when Bart became stuck. He continued to sink until the mud was above his knees. The ranger in charge radioed other rangers to assist in the rescue. A mud dam was built around (In-Count- $18.00 $21 (In-Uta- h) (Out-of-Uta- h) for 52 News Filled Issues In President George Bush visits Primary Children's your mail once a week Local News Special Features Lots of Advertising Main - Mail to 163 East Salina, Utah 84654 or P.O. Box 189, Gunnison, Utah 84634 He tain Health Care hospitals. added that, At Primary CHildrens you feel (love) the minute you walk in here. Kids feel loved every day of their lives. Im confident you will remain one of the finest pediatric care centers in the entire world. Bush announced the Healthy Start program which will target the nations 15 worst areas for infant mortality with hopes of reducing infant deaths by more than 50 in five years. IT has been allotted $25 million and will begin immediately. None of these funds will come to Utah, however, as the state has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the U.S. President George Bushs recent trip to Utah included a visit to Primary Childrens Medical Center, one of the nations leading pediatric hospitals. While at the hospital he announced a new federal program aimed at reducing the nations infant mortality rate. Speaking to an audience of more than 300 gathered at the hospital, the president noted that Primary Childrens is a state of the art hospital and it towers as a monument to Americas volunteer spirit. He specifically praised hundreds of volunteers who donate more than a quarter million hours to Intermoun thousands of miles to see Utah's Autumn beauty Visitors travel Hunting tips - A friendly reminder to hunters in the Fish Lake Basin - the discharging of fire- As fall approaches, the crisp mountain air and spectacular scenery of Fish Lake entice visitors. Some travel thousands of miles to view the vivid colors Mother Nature displays along the mountain tops and valleys. Hunters and visitors are urged to become familiar with all rules on forest service lands. The 1991 Travel Map indicates where restrictions apply and where the use of motorized vehicles is authorized. The map can be obtained - at no cost - at the resorts at Fish Lake or area businesses. Road conditions: All systems Roads to Hancock Fat, open. Mytoge Mt. Sevenmile, UM, and Elkhom are rougher than normal due to erosion by heavy summer 5 to Bowery Haven and rains. 2 will be kept open year round. arms, U-2- Bart and a bucket brigade began bailing water - however water continued to seep into the Wash. Rangers then called for the Moab Fire department. A portable pump was put into action. It was hoped the water would be pumped out faster than itwasrunning in. Thirty minutes later, Bart was able to free one leg. Rangers continued to dig around his legs, reinforce the mud dams and bail water. Soon the other leg was freed and Bart was able to walk out. Smokeless Indoor Smokeless grill converts your stove to an indoor barbeque Use on electric, gas or propane stoves Water-filleouter ring catches fat and juices during cooking eliminating smoke and splattering. Anodized aluminum grill for easy clean up No fussing with charcoal or waiting for the fire Great for chicken, fish, steak, hot dogs, hamburgers, more GRILL STOVE-TO- P Says Tropic Woman Nose to nose with a black bear isn't a lot of fun Not many people can boast about being nose to nose with a black bear - but a Tropic woman told reporters for the Garfield County News that it wasnt the best way to start the day. About 4 a.m. recently, Joni Mecham was awakened by scratching noises at her open bedroom window. She thought it was the family cat and went to look, putting her nose against the screen. -- She was confronted with the loudest sniffing noises Ive ever heard! Joni said. As her eyes adjusted to the darkness, she could see the intruder was a bear evidently intent upon making its way into her room. Screaming hysterically, Joni jumped backwards, landing on husband, John Henry, who shouted loudly scaring the bear away. Mecham grabbed his rifle and flashlight and went bear chasing, while Joni called local DWR officer Clint Mecham who soon arrived with his dogs to track the including arrows,, animal. Mecham continued to follow the bear which wandered through several other yards. The next day there were numerous reports of sightings of the bear. Mecham said the bear was likely the same one that had been spotted in late May in Bryce Canyon National - and the same one that left d tracks around a its in a car parked Tropic driveway on June 5. Three weeks ago a bear was frequenting North Campground in Bryce Canyon. A trap was set but It was seen the bear escaped. 1 1 about p.m. on the Monday night credit its rim. Officials canyon to the cooperation of departure campers who when warned, kept the campground spotless and therefore unappealing to the hungry bear. A female mountain lion and her two kittens have also been seen in the area. 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