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Show THE MAGNA TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 8. 1979 PAGE 7 Amateurs Forum Snowmobiling Popular Sport In America More and more Americans are investing time and money in the sport of Craig Miya Division of Wildlife By By Craig Miya The states special whitefish season on three Northern Utah rivers will continue through, April 30 this year. However fishermen should be aware of the new regulation allowing only artificial flies to be used between March 1, and April 30. The Weber river from Wanship Dam down stream in Summit and Morgan counties will be open to angling along with the Logan river below Temple Fork, and the Blacksmith Fork river down strea, from Rock Creek. The daily bag and possession limits on the streams three is 20 whitefish. Anglers are also reminded to have their 1979 fishing licenses in their possession while fishing. Fishing pressure has been generally light on all three rivers with success varying with the angler skill. mealworms, and waxworms Ice fishing on Willard Bay kept just off the bottom are is providing fair to good having the best success. fishing for crappie and There is no limits on he bluegill. Anglers are finding crappie and bluegill on the best success in the North Willard Bay, but a current and South Marinas. fishing license is required. However, fish are being The ice condition at caught all around the reser- Willard is presently good, voir. 6 with the ice inches Fishermen using small thick with two to four inbrightly colored jigs, ches of slush over the ice. from designees Utah recently participated in the Region Six, DCPA MOBDES course held in Colorado Springs, 1979. Colorado, Jan. Ten other states along with our own designees participated in the course. The purpose of the training was to improve the States ability to assist State and local governments in coping with natural or manmade disasters. Workshops and exercises 9, mid-weste- rn were designed to assist reservists in increasing their capability tq handle any type of disaster, and lessen the effects of damage caused to people and property, and to ensure proper actions during advertising. The Festival is shown at the Hansen Planetarium (Farmington), Capt. Neal M. Sessions (Centerville), Col. Norman E. Olsen (Kaysville), LTC. A. Gordell Brown (Farmington), LTC. Robert K. Peel (Farmington), Col. Hubert E. Collmar (Brigham City), Col. Robert D. McArthur (Ogden), Col. Blaine R. Tidwell (Ogden), Col. Howard H. Richardson (Richfield), Col. Wendell H. Giles (Bountiful), LTC. Wesley A. Dunn (Granger, James Utah), Capt. Serassio, Jr. (Salt Lake City), and Col. Thomas M. Fortie (Salt Lake City). Against Claim: exaggerated claims and price gouging that is going on in the State, the Utah Energy Office warns. The Office reports a noticeable increase in the number of complaints and inquiries about the installation of insulation, particularly cellulose insulation. . The unusually cold winter and the availability of income tax credits have spurred the demand for insulation and, as a con' sequence, have increased the opportunity for consumer fraud. The most common complaint received by the Energy Offices Hot Line has been about exaggerated claims of a given insulations or how well the material insulates per inch. have Many consumers recognized the importance of buying insulation by Taking the cue, unscrupulous salesmen are now misrepresenting the of their product. One caller said that a company had fried to sell him a cellulose-typ- e insulation of with a purported 14. The Energy Office the with checked manufacturer and found that the insulation had an of only 3.8. And because of the alleged superiority, the company was selling the insulation at about twice the going price for comparable insulation. Another problem exists that are blown-irather than laid in batts. If the blowers are adjusted to mix too much air with material, it will look like the desired amount of insulation, but will settle quickly, leaving inadequate with insulations n amount. Unlike most other in- sulation materials, cellulose must be treated with a fire retardant and can be dangerous if too little or too much retardant is used. Insulation with inadequate retardant is an extreme fire hazard - its just shredded paper - while too much of the highly acidic retardant can cause shorting of electrical wires by eating through the If installed improperly, blown-i- n insulation can form large air pockets that collect moisture, causing damage to ceilings and wall paper. Also, if the insulation covers recessed lights or vent fan motors, the heat generated by these devices cant escape. The insulation may smolder and burn, or transfer the heat to an adjoining roof joist and start a fire. There are several steps that Utahns can take to avoid a dishonest or incompetent insulation contractor: 1. Know who he is. Get references. Call the Utah Energy Hot Lane to see if anyone has complained about their service. 2. Get at least three bids. 3. Carefully inspect the in And 150 people about 18,000 hospital emergency required room treatment. Many of these accidents could have been trails and open areas instead of driving on roads used by will visibility. Its a good idea to use the buddy system (going in a group of two or more machines) especially when travelling any distance from groomed or patrolled trails. But when riding with other the owners manual provide direction. is Proper clothing essential to comfortable and safe snowmobiling. Clothes should be warm, reflective, and windproof, yet light and flexible enough to permit movement. But they should not be so loose that they might get caught in the machines moving parts. Insulated footwear is a good idea as well as insulated leather or plastic mittens. Snow and ice reflect a great deal of light; ski goggles are essential on sunny or bright days. A helmet is strongly recommended, as well as a face mask to cope with the wind chill factor. Even experienced snowmobilers can be hurled from their machines by going too fast over rough terrain or uneven snow surfaces. Ice is an especially hazardous surface. Sun spots can cause ice to rot and lose its tensile strength. A driver should never venture across a lake or rivwer without first ascertaining by physical check the exact condition of the ice. The shore line is often the most of because dangerous current, sun effects and heat radiation. The middle hi the lake often has open water. Fatal accidents U.S. The Treasury Department - in the face of the largest volume of public comment ever logged against a pending Federal action - has withdrawn its - firearms proposed regulations, the Treasury formally acknowledged the overwhelming public opas well as the strong Congressional opposition to their proposals. position, occur most frequently on or im- to roadways despite ordinances adjacent mediately in many prohibiting travel jurisdictions snowmobile on roadways. Snowmobilers should stick to cars and trucks. Approximately 70 percent of fatal accidents happen after dark. Snowmobilers should reduce speed to compensate never tailgate; leave sufficient door-to-do- or misrepresented or im- properly installed insulation. Utahns who feel they have been ripped-of- f by an insulation company are directed to call the Utah Energy Hot Line and file a complaint. The Hot Line will assemble the complaints and refer them to the Attorney Generals Office for possible legal action. The Utah Energy Hot Line phone number is toll-fre- e or in the Salt Lake area, 581-542- 4. between vehicles. A tool kit and a first aid kit are musts when operating snowmobiles in wilderness areas. Other emergency equipment includes an extra drive belt, a new set of properly gapped spark in a plugs, matches waterproof container, extra fuel, and a flashlight and flares. A shelter blanket and a supply of quick energy food might also be included. of The popularity snowmobiling has created a number of clubs devoted to the sport. These clubs promote safety, community emergency assistance, and a thorough understanding of local traffic regulations pertaining to snowmobiles. They also organize various winter activities for novice and experienced operator alike. Liquor and snowmobiling are a poor mix. Savvy drivers do not consume alcoholic beverages either prior to snowmobiling or while operating floor-to-ceili- their machines. The Utah Safety Council urges snowmobilers to know and follow the common sense rules of road and trail. privacy. The announcement of the withdrawal of the firearms regulations - which would have required computerized records of every firearms transaction made through any of the 120,000 Federally licensed gun dealers came budget the Electrical operating costs Ways to get the most out of your electricity conservation information Ways to get the most out of your electric heating Energy conservation tips for air conditioning Energy guide for cooking hearings House Appropriations committees subcommittee. Treasury That subcommittee had initiated the $4.2 million fund cut enacted into law last summer, a cut which prohibited the Treasury Departments Bureau of Tobacco and Alcohol, Firearms (BATF) from spending any funds to implement the computerized records scheme in the current budget. Neal Knox, the head lobbyist for the National Rifle Association opposed the an withdrawal acknowledgement by the bureaucracy of the will of the the people, and said, public comment on the BATF regulations was a national plebiscite insulation O Security post-to- p lights devices for the home O Energy-savin- g ters opposed to the regulations, with only 7,800 in favor. That tally is nothing short of a national public referendum on the issue, Knox said. the executive Knox, director of the NRA-ILadded that Congress understood the meaning of these regulations. The Congress labeled then! for what they were, the foundation of a system of massive electronic dossiers on anyone wishing to purchase a firearm in legal commerce. The Treasury proposals being withdrawn include provisions for the submission of quarterly reports on all firearms transactions to be entered on a central in file computerized Washington, and a computerized unique serial number to be stamped on all newly manufactured firearms, including handguns, rifles and 'shotguns. In withdrawing their o UP&L Energy-Efficie- o o standards Cooking with microwave energy Reddy hints for your new home We want to help make your home as as possible. energy-efficient Home award nt O 'Load management O Energy management ideas for your business O Your rights & responsibilities as a on the did anti-gu- n organizations. The end .result of the public comments was 337,000 let- energy-savin- g Ways to get the most out of your electricity - which regulations proposals from their inception - called the r tips insulation standards Recommended minimum for electric heating Refrigerator-freeze- firearms (NRA-ILA- misleading. 7. Also be wary of phone or salesmen. Rip-of- f artists use this approach to make a sale. The Utah Energy Hot Line is ready to answer any questions about insulation and can provide the information consumers need to avoid the potential problems that can be caused by room stopping Association as a clear victory for every citizen who believes in individual when completed, issue of national gun checking the empty bags or registration. Both sides very clearly packaging to verify and measure the depth of the had an equal opportunity to muster comment from ininsulation. The citizens. 4. Dont pay in advance, a dividual National Rifle Association 25 per cent deposit is usually sufficient. Institute for Legislative sent ) Action 5. Obtain a certificate from the contractor stating that mailings to our members, as the work has been performed for reduced snowmobilers, work as described in his bid. 6. Be especially wary of claims that promise a specific dollar savings. Conditions may vary and can be such claims Two weeks ago we taught you how to buy lumber to build your new house, last week we taught you how to buy paint to paint your bedrooms and hallways. This week we are going to complete the assignment and teach you everything you ever wanted to know about wallpapering and were afraid to ask, well almost everything. Wallpaper is a marvelous thing and is manufactured in a marvelous way. Thousands of little men take strips of special wallpaper and print it with special dye. Several strips are printed from a single dye batch. When the dye is used up naturally it is replaced and another strip perhaps 3 or 4 thousand feet long is printed. Sometimes this method results in color variations and because of these color variations, it is best not to hazard a guess at the amount of paper you will need. Rather than run short in the middle of a project. Buy all the paper you will need at one time. So how much paper will you need? and how much time will it take to do the job? Its easy to figure it out. To calculate the amount of paper necessary to cover your room, find the room perimeter as you did when you were painting (see last weeks column). Multiply that figure by room height measured from the baseboard to the ceiling-o- r to a cornice, if you do not mean to paper above it - then subtract the exact area of doors, windows and other places you will not paper. The final figure will be close estimate of the wall area of the room. Wall coverings are measured in units called single rolls. Though the width of papers may range from 15 to 54 inches, a single roll contains approximately 36 square feet of covering. Despite this standard unit of measurement, most papers are sold in double-lengt- h rolls called bolts and some are sold in 3 or 4 roll bolts. You must expect to wast about 6 square feet per ingl roll on odd shaped areas, on points where the wall ends before your pattern does and in trimming excess paper from the top and bottom of a strip. Therefore, divide your total wall or ceiling area by 30 square feet to find the number of single-ro- ll units you will need. You should request that your paper be delivered in two, three, or four roll bolts cut in continuous, long strips. Working from a bolt of this length, you can cut as many as five or six strips with ease and minimal waste. However, unless the actual number of rolls you need turns out to be an exact multiple of two or three, try to avoid paper that is sold only in bolts. If you should need to cover a small area calling for just one extra roll and you have only multiple-rol- l bolts, you could wind up wasting from one to three full rolls. But dont underbuy if you have no choice; it might be difficult or impossible to match your paper later. If you are hanging on bare or painted walls in good condition, allow a full day to size and paper a 12 by 15 foot room. If the walls need substantial repairs, or if you must remove an exsisting coat of paper, double that estimate, especially if you are papering for the first time. Happy paper hanging! a move hailed regulations by the National Rifle during before covering on the wire. died snowmobile accidents. Firearms Proposal Withdrawn or county levels. Attendees: Col. Donald D. Weaver (Layton), LTC. Glenn R. Frandsen - prevented with some attention to basic snowmobile safety. New snowmobile owners following each 8 p.m. star should familiarize themprogram Monday through selves with their owners Saturday and at 3 p.m. on manual before starting the Saturday and Sunday. The machine. Their first drive Festival will continue daily shoqld be under competent through June 1, 1979. supervision and on a level Admission is free to field where they can practice visitors attending the star basic skills: driving The maintaining balance, track show, currently Universe of Dr. Einstein. contact, leaning on turns. disaster procedures at city Consumers Warned Utah consumers trying to reduce soaring heating bills should beware of the Snowmobilers who obey the rules have hours of fun with their machines. The others are not so lucky they have accidents. In the 1977-7- 8 season, about Advertising Awards Shown In Froo Film The International Commercial Film Festival is presented by the Utah Advertising Federation and the Hansen Planetarium as a special trts festival and to honor artistic and tasteful trails. snowmobile accelerating and braking. A snowmobile is a rugged machine designed for many hours of fun. But it works best - and safest when it is kept in top operating form through careful and regular maintenance. Here again, - enthusiasts all over the country drive considerable to hit the distances 12-1- Desginees Participate In Region Course Mobilization snowmobiling. On any crisp, bright winter weekend, snow By Cliff Brhia I ALIGHT COMPANY Customer Service Department residential electric service customer conservation aids UP&L office. . . " and .yours for the asking at any These and dozens of other how to |