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Show WEEKLY REFLEX JUNE 29, 1978 DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, ililjiHh Ilf. Utah Historical Society scientists have announced the discovery of a partial skelton of an enormous Pleistocene bear in the Monroe Inc. sand and gravel pit in Kearns. John Yakovich, a heavy equipment operator at the pit, unearthed the bones and had Mew Park ake overnight fee is required and campers should provide their own water and firewixid. Utah State Division of Parks and Recreation personnel will be on hand through the summer to give whatever assistance may be David K. Morrow, superintendent of Bear Lake State Park announced that the new addition to Bear Lake State Park will be open for public use July 1, 1978. THE NAME given to the new recreation facility is Rendezvous Beach, a title of needed. historical significance. The park is located on the site of an early day fur trapper and THE DIVISION is pleased with the acquisition of this prime beach property for mountain man rendezvous. It comprises a little over one mile of prime beach frontage on the south shore of Bear Lake. The park will be operated for this season on a primitive camping basis. recreation purposes. Although facilities will be his wife notify the society. ONE OBSERVER at the gravel pit laughingly suggested that Mr. Yakovich ought to be listed in the Guinness Book of Worlds Records for discovering fossil musk oxen in addition to his Pleistocene bear discovery since he has found the parts to more than a half dozen skulls of the ancient musk ox (Symbos cavifrons). These skulls are now being limited for this season it is the divisions desire that the camping public will enjoy access to this beautiful beach area. Campers wishing to use SHOULD note that facilities will be limited to chemical toiiets, picnic tables, garbage removal and a CAMPERS Rendezvous Beach may do so on a basis. If reservations are desired they may write P.O. Box 99, Garden City, Utah 84028 or telephone (801) first-serve- first-com- protected swimming area. They should come prepared or primitive conditions. A $2 The Fourth of July holiday weekend is expected to be a Utahs State Park users are reminded that campsite busy one for periods. are open on a first come, basis but there is no assurance that space will be available if users choose this system. Reservations may be made year-rounfor the current calendar year by all park of users, regardless residence, by telephone, letter or in person at the park ALL PARKS first-serve- frequent intervals with which keep tabs on the weather and it is updated. activities at Utahs State parks may get current mation by dialing infor- 539-014- State Division of Parks anti Recreation, KLLB Radio and THIS SPECIAL telephone recreation weather and activities service is provided d d similar service is also via radio in provided cooperation with the Utah A 539-014- Recreatiomsts KALL Radio 910 at 3:30 p m. and KLUB Radio 570 at 5 30 p tn. nal engine problems such as a burned valve or a worn piston ring. Problems of this nature are rare if a car is kept in shape, but it is important to check because even the best of tune-up- s cant cure the symptoms caused by serious engine trouble. Your car probably has its own ornery way of signaling the need for a tune-u- p the engine is hard to start, it runs rough, gas mileage drops, exhaust pipe pours out smoke or the car hesitates and sometimes quits at a stop light. BUT YOU wont have to suffer those inconveniences if you follow the recommended maintenance schedule in the owners manual. A car will perform more reliably and economically, so periodic tune-upactually can save money and time, says the of THE MAJORITY problems occur in the ignition system, with new cars requiring less frequent maintenance than a model manufactured before 1976. The difference is the solid-stat- e electronic ignition system, which eliminates the role of the points and condensers and improves the life of spark plugs up to 25,000 or s Information Council. A1C suggests keeping a log of completed maintenance and saving the receipts. Also, write down any symptoms before going to a service facility to provide a better consultation with a mechanic. 30,000 miles. Its important to check tne manual for recom- owners mended service intervals. WITH ANY car, a mechanic may replace all of the spark plugs if he detects one or two are firing improperly, based on the experience that if one is worn out, the others will soon follow He may also decide that new p varies from one make and model year to another, but it usually involves a check of the four basic systems: fuel, ignition, electrical and emissions. Before tuning a car, a trained mechanic should use quality diagnostic equipment to make sure there is no inter ignition wires are needed because they can crack or break, causing a loss of voltage to the spark plugs. IN KAYSVILLE LAO REPAIRS T r.3f.VER Cll Bring ft Your Brigga S Stratton Pwit Cum It Maadquartara " SALES -- SERVICE national hunting, fishing and wildlife recreation survey is now available, according to the National Wildlife Federation. A cowm snow SHARPCNUM 766-131- URVICE 3 CSS SMALL EKGUI2 REPAIR ' 183 N. MAIN, KAYSVILLE SHARPENING 4 Rt PAIRING - 44 CHAM For the first time, the survey, conducted by National Analysts of Philadelphia, included attempts at assessactivities ing wildlife-relate- d of those who do not hunt or nonconfish e sumptive users. The study lasted two years. to where the reservation will be utilized. The reservation system applies to all state parks except Utah Lake State Park. first day of reservation. Check out time will be 4 p.m. on the last day of the reservation. ONE reservation period may be made per state park. Reservations will be held open until 9 p.m. for single day reservations and for 24 hours on reservations made for more than one day. If campsites are not occupied by 9 p.m. they will be reopened for use, and the remainder of the reservation will be cancelled. ADVANCE DEPOSITS arq required when making reservations. A $1 reservation fee ONLY within a y Campsites may not be occupied prior to 5 p.m. on the OOOEN - It A 1 LLEPHONE questionnaire of the general population was followed with a second mail questionnaire phase of only hunters and fishermen. Results include: - More than 95 million Americans participated in some wildlife-relateactivity d in 1975, I1SHING WAS the largest category, with almost 54 million people engaging in this activitv; - Hunting participation is required and the first nights camping fee must be received by the park at least five days in advance of the requested reservation date. Fees vary with each park and those wishing to make reservations should consult each park for exact fees. A fact sheet on each park is available upon request. several steps you can take to insure a good job. TO Bob ACCORDING McCardell, a taxidermist in Salt Lake City, you can prevent damage to your fish by doing the following: 1. Handle the fish carefully, especially in the landing net. Tails are often shredded in the net. Touch the fish as little as possible. 2. STUN THE fish. 3. Inspect it carefully for scars, ragged fins or other deformities. Choose a side. show 4. PLACE A small roll paper under the gill fins they do not touch the sides air-dr- problems associated with preparation of fish for mounting are failure to dry properly and breakage of brittle fins after freezing. && A Wid - years drought season, accoiding to the U.S. Geological Department. MEASUREMENT by team show that the lake has risen 1.65 feet since last December l.That's about f foot lower than the peak of last year and nearly e nine feet higher than the record low of October then-surve- 1963. The lake reached its highest level since 1928 on June 1, 1976 when the elevation was 4,202 25. The most recent survey made on June of this year showed the water level at 4,200. two feet below the high. 1 e THE LAKES high was in 1873 when the water level reached 4,211.50 feet. The record low was October 1963 when the elevation was 4,191.35 feet. e e Resources Wildlife - WILDLIFE photography was a pastime for 14 million toil Enforcement people (other activities measured were wildlife observation; clamming, crabbing and shell collecting; recreational shooting; and archery'). Hunters and fishermen invested sizable sums to enjoy these activities. The statistics tabulated by the analysts showed that fishermen spent an estimated $15 2 billion dollars for an average of $2.82 per angler, while hunters in- vested $5 8 average of billion, for an $254 pei hunter. THE SURVEY can be purchased from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington, D.C. 20420 Order number is Price is $3. 1181 FOR ALL YOUR GLASS NEEDS Business - Auto - to data just According released by the Division of Wildlife Resources, 5,170 cases reached Utah courts during 1977. More than 20 percent of this total involved juveniles. ACCORDING 10 James Ware, chief of Law Enforcement with the Division of Wildlife Resources, about 45 percent of these cases resulted in conviction. Fishing without a license, carrying a loaded gun in a vehicle and Liking migratory wildlife-relate- d birds before or after legal hours were the three most common infractions during 1977. WARE POINTS out that Utah, like other states, has two general kinds of viola- tions. Some laws protect only the sportsman; but most, like fishing without a license and taking game out of season, have a direct effect upon the resource These resource violations can be particularly harmful," Ware says. "In fact, since illegal moose kills nearly equaled the legal harvest in 1977, some areas of the state, such as the Cache-Ricunit, may have no moose hunt during 1978. ARRESTS HAVE increased steadily since 1970. In that year 2,456 cases reached the h courts. In 1974 the number had reached 4,126. Ware feels there will be even more arrests m the Wildlife law enforcement has become increasingly specialized in recent years. W'e now have officers better equipped to deal with wildlife-relate- BOB WEBB 'mratm Call 773-373- 1 BuuatadiOM&nli n PICK UP AND DELIVERY rm mm the hottest hours of the day. You need exercise in the summer as well as in the winter, but dont overdo it, especially on extra hot days. Dont overdo physical exertion, whether at work or play. f?f k vU . Mi m W ,ul3 w ffljixj THE MORE relaxed outdoor life of the summer months has many advantages to compensate for tike heat. Stay relaxed and use common sense, and you can beat the heat-- at least somewhat. Is the heat wearing you dow n9 ITS HOT in most of the United States in midsummer. In the desert and in the south its even hotter. But July and August is hot all over, even in the mountains. Regardless of whether you blame the heat or the humidity, its still hot. NOTHING you can do about the outside temperature Unless you are fortunate enough to have an air conditioned office or shop, home and auto, theres nothing much you can do about it inside either. But there are some things you can do to be more comfortable, things that will help you beat the heat, the American Medical Associa- ' mi Rocky Lit. Rncquet Club A Athletic Club with Prestigious Memberships Available Now! FACILITIES: tion points out. STAY OUT of the sun as much as possible, especially during the middle of the day when rays are hottest. Wear light, loose clothing, the less the better. The ladies have an edge over the men in this respect. Drink more liquids than usual, but take extra salt only on your physicians advice. 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Try to avoid heavy exertion during CALL FOR INFORMATION AND YOUR MEMBERSHIPS TODAYI d problems. THE FOLLOW 1NG ten violations headed the list of arrests during 1977: Fishing without a license, 1,219; carrying a loaded gun in a vehicle, 357; taking migratory birds before or after hours, 300; taking wildlife without license on person, 276; failure to properly tag wildlife, 230; taking Ush with more than one pole, 189; hunting without a license, 175; failure to appear in court, 170; destroying the sex of game, 164; and taking swans without a permit, 118. MSULATE MOW the While FREE TO ESTIMATES F BONDED & INSURED FOR YOUR . Screen Repair Used Windshields fu- ture. Large Enough to Handle All Your Glass Needs. . Small Enough to Offer Friendly, Persona! Service ,1 C till I lUUliLO THERES To GREAT SALT LAKE The vast body of the Great Salt Lake is nearly back to normal after last laL U Two young Davis County tumblers -Marty Petro of Layton and Mike Wells of Sunset have placed in the top 10 of the AsUnited States Trampoline-Tumblin- g sociation National Championships in Denver. Marty, nght, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Petro, 1405 W. 1750 North, Layton, finished in fourth place in the Under-1- 0 Class. Mike, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wells, 2155 N. 250 West, Sunset, was eighth in the same class. The two, both memliers of the Sky Twisters Club and first and second place finalists in the Region II meet, are coached by Joe and Pattv Weils. - y Lalze Lev Li.iui? of so of the fish. Lay the fish in the show side up, and shade, let it for at least one hour. Do not permit it to become wet again. 5. Place the fish on a plastic bag and freeze it as soon as possible. After it is frozen, wrap carefully in a plastic bag. Do not use newspaper. McCARDELL SAYS that some of the more common for persons 9 years and older was 20.5 million; 1975 reported in Glass Company South State Residential a one-hal- Now Open in Clearfield A& B landed youve two-phas- TIU CHAIN SAW - hemisphere, according have mounted, there are dertaken. unvWBS pre-dat- After e 1 1WM THE FIND appears to represent a new species and possibly a new genus of bear,' but as yet it has not been given a scientific name. Bears first appeared during the Miocene Epoch more than 7, 000, (XX) years ago. They first occurred in the Old World and e the appearance of in man the western trophy fish that you wish to THE 1.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has released the surresults ol a nation-widvey, conducted every five .years since 1955, and has called this 1975 survey the most comprehensive ever un- tune-u- state is also rich in mammalian remains especially mammoth, bison, mountain sheep, and musk ox which roamed the shores of ancient Lake Bonneville between 12,000 and 75,000 years ago. and Paleontologists archeologists at the State Historical Society are urging both collectors and accidental discoverers of fossils to report their finds to the society for examination and inventory. Thus, Utahs prehistory can be preserved, recorded and studied. of Utah, the Trophy Fish Carefully desiring weather and activities information for their favorite state park areas through the media of radio may tune their dial to RECREATIONISTS may place great confidence in the information they receive from this service due to the COMPLETE ALTHOUGH MOST people In g IiJ VICKIE BUMP will be reporting current information provided by Division Park Rangers from various parks and surrounding areas throughout the state each Friday afternoon. Parks and Recreation. Persons dialing the number will receive weather and activities information updated three times daily at 5 a m.. 10 a.m., and 4 p.m. or more frequently if conditions dictate. A centimeters KALL Radio. through the cooperation of the National Weather Service and the Utah State Division of Automotive are most familiar with the spectacular dinosaur fossils 73 (about y,f i nl parks. to 2'2 feet) long, suggesting an upright stance of nearly four meters (12 feet). This would make the Utah bear three feet taller than the Polar bear and five feet taller than the average Grizzly. measures H. m m reservations are necessary to assure space for such busy Recreationists wishing state paleontologist James Madsen, Jr. y yw w wm w d 946-320- studied by vertebrate paleontologists. The femur or thigh bone of the giant bear PROTECTION Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Jan D. Henderson (owner-mgr.- Supply is Good SAVE S2000W,h, ,Oupo Intermountain West Insulation 773-910- 0 ) QUANTITY DISCOUNTS Commercial Rata for Rental Free Estimates Phone 292-412- 1 INTERMOUNTAIN WEST 773-910- 0 |