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Show m t i I I anJUrccb 6A Thursday October 17, 2002 Lady Vote By RICHARD SHAW Sports writer The past week hasnt been a great one for the East Carbon athletic department The boys baseball team finished a disappointing fourth in the state tournament last weekend. But before that a bad omen occurred. The very strong girls volleyball team, who was tied for the Region 18 lead at the beginning of the week, lost two sets at home to the league leading Dugway Lady Mustangs. In the first set they lost in three games and in the second set they lost in two straight. Maybe the baseball team should have taken the hint The girls knew this game was important, said Alisa Preston, head volleyball coach at ECH. I guess they thought about it so much they just couldnt play the way they normally da The team missed 16 serves in the first match, compared to most sets they have played this year where they only have missed a handful at most In the second set they just couldnt come back from die disastrous first set Ifwe had played our game as Begn wy we normally do we could have won, said the coach. But we didnt. The Lady Vikes now have three losses which ties them with Tintic for second place. The Miners face the weakest team in the league this week. Meridian, and so they will probably get two more wins. Next week East Carbon faces Wasatch Academy on TUesday, a team not much stronger than Meridian, but they will probably have to win both to get a chance to go into the region tournament as a decent seel If the teams tie for second a coin f, vJ By KAREN BASSO Well, several big game hunts have came and went, but foe popular rifle deer hunt will begin this weekend. This means that hunten will be heading for the hills to participate in the sport of tracking down BambL Ahhoughlamnotahunter, lam also not against foe sport I figure that if a bunch of grown men and women choose to withstand bitter cold wehther and hike mile upon mile to shoot at a target that can outrun just about any top athlete, foenlsay go fix it. Shoot it up and have a good ole time. After all, I think thats what hunting is all toss will decide in what place they go into the region tournament in Wcndover on Oct 25. We just have to make the remaining games ours and not let the other teams take over, said Preston. . The state tournament starts on Halloween and the Lady Vikes want to be there. If they can come out as one of the top two teams from the tournament from Region 18 they automatically get in. If we dont, we will have to compete in a play in game to get into the tournament, says the coach. Not something we went to da about Having fun. I have gooe on my fair share of hunting excursions with my dad whenIwasyounger.lt was a lot of fun to ride around all day with dad in the truck, drinking sodas and eating stale sandwiches. v It was even more fun to bounce through the backroads and pass numerous big bucks while dad just simply missed II nlqkfl tinflqs A'-.'k- i J sighting them. I would just laugh silently as dads little spotter kept quiet about the ' possible trophy buck. Like dad always says, You have the best little eyes around. You can see anything for miles. Well I did see a lot, bait most of what I saw during hunting season was not worth sharing as long as dad had a rifle in the trade and a permit in hand. I must admit, I do miss these days and it seems as if dad has finally caught on to my game because it has been years since, he has taken me along with him during hunt- V,., : y East Carbon senior Chelsey Timothy digs for the ball during a cecent game at the Viking gym against Meridian School Hunters urged to use caution while dealing with open flames By KAREN BASSO Sports writer While most wildfires are caused by diy lightning in the western states, an alarming number of fires were ignited ty careless human acts this year. Al- - though fire conditions have improved with the assistance of precipitation, the dangers still remain. With this in mind, hunters are urged to take precautions and be aware of restrictions and closures. The following information JF may be helpful to those who will rely on campfires and other open flames during the annual deer hunt Since temperatures have fallen drastically, it is important for outdoorsmen to stay warm while participating in the hunt Therefore, campfires will light up the night as drey provide warmth and comfort to the dedicated hunters. lb ensure that a wild fire does not break out during the deer hunting season, the following precautions should be made for a safe campfire. I w1 I Clear campfire sight down to bare soil. Circle the pit with rocks. Build campfires away from overhanging branches, steep slopes, dry grass, and leaves. Keep a bucket of water and a shovel nearby. Never leave a campfire un. - attended. Forest service officials offer tips to hunters for a safe hunting season Autumn brings hunters to the field, one of die most popular recreation activities on national forest system lands. Uinta National Forest officials remind hunten to keep in mind the following information for a safe and enjoyable hunt Campgrounds. Most campgrounds andpicnic areas will remain open throughout the hunts. Weather conditions may force the closure of some campgrounds, and some water systems may be turned off. Contact forest service offices fin die most current campground information. . Road conditions. Hunters are urged to use caution when traveling, especially during inclement weather. Hunters should contact local finest service offices to obtain current road information and travel maps. Maps showing recreational vehicle opportunities maybe purchased at all local finest service officesJJsers are advised to travel only on those routes marked open, or shown as open, on a travel When putting out a camp- fire, drown the fire,stir it, and drown it again. Always have an adult around to supervise outdoor cooking. Be careful with gas lanterns, barbecues, gas stoves, and any thing that can be a source of ignition for a wildfire. Even though precipitation has aided with lowering the fire dangers, dry grass still remains. Always remember the following fire safety tips while visiting public lands. Never park a vehicle on dry grass. Never throw a lighted cigarette out the window of a vehirie. Grease trailer wheels, check tires and ensure safety chains are not touching the ground. Avoid driving through tall grass. Carry a shovel in the vehicle. Be sure that no sparks from chainsaws land on dry grass. If so, make sure that they are completely out before leaving the area. Autumn weather not only brings cooler temperatures, but it also brings relief from the drastic fire dangers that usually plagues the local area. Despite this fact, hunters are encouraged to use caution while participating in the annual hunt After all, wild fires can start at any time of year. Sports - Shorts ing season. I think that the majority of hunters are quite similar to myselfi Sure, most of them are out there attempting to tag a buck, bm the majority of them are out there for the enjoy-- i ment of being outdoors. . It seems as if hunting sftK rie; are quite similar to fish-- i Hunters can expect . checkpoints this season. The Division of WUdUfe Resources will be checking hunters and harvested wild- -, life at various checkpoints in Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan counties. During the general buck deer rifle hunt, which runs Oct.' DWR officers will check hunters traveling on interstate highways, state highways and county roads at various times of die day and night. Law enforcement personnel will with Utah state hunting laws. Biologists will also be present to collect biological data from the animals .harvested. Similar checkpoints will also be conducted by the DWR in other counties. with the animals stats. Yeah, I. saw a 10 point 19-2- 7, buck up there on the ridge. It was just waiting fix me to tag it, but as I pulled the trigger, nothing happened. The gun jammed and the buck got away. "Sure. Likely story. monitor-complianc- realistic stories that arp told about hunting are usually about the adventure itself; About the cafoping exf perience and foe waking up to a hot pot of coffee cm a cold autumn day. v . The stexies of tow friends and femUget together each October to stake out their Vorite hunting spot are numer--. Ous. While foe laughter' and the memories tint are shared at these camps are endless. t And the stories about hoW old Joe had a little too much to. drink ud ended up in foeC campfire seem to sprout up each huhtmg season. These are , my personal favorites I must admit. Its just too bad that I. wasnt there firwitness tire an3 Vr ymud event.' i ' t x .Thisitwhatibeifewhfeqt! ingisaU about Sure ifabuck is tagged and brought home if, is an incredible feeling, but if foe buck seems to have got away, thats fine too. It was an' adventure that was worth the , - , treme caution while hunting. Make sure someone knows where hunting activity will take place and when the time of return is expected. n 1 know that ! min the (kyi when dad rind I would irately; hundreds of mfe in a week, looking for big game.' We yrould sifoply enjoy each other; company.;: dont know wfytrips like these cant be made more of--l ten iq foe year and without a purpose in mind. Why not just go out into the wilderness and savor the sights, sounds and memories which are made during any .outdoor adyen- ture? After all, that is something that can be done wifo-oa permit and can happen any time of the year. J - i V . , lhe: Questions regarding motorized vehicle use on specific roads or trails should be directed to a local finest service office. Safety. Wear protective hunter orange attire and exercise ex- . . . mapi Be prepared for inclement weather by taking the proper clothing and equipment. Leave no trace. Practicing leave no trace principles minii mizes the impact to national forest wstem lands. These principles . include: . Stay on designated trails and roads. Use designated campsites. Select campsites 200 feet or more from water sources and wet meadows. Dig cathota 200 feet or more from camfltraih, and rtigamr ' Pack it in. Pack it out i Bring pellets, grain, or weed-fre- e hay for hones. Removeexcesshayandstriw. As hunters head fix the hills this weekend with the opening of the deer hunt season, keep in mind safety tips that vriu protect each hunter m the field '' For the most current information on campgrramd, trail, mad and recreation information, contact a Incal tervipe nffite. " . Sports writer Carbon County Junior high football action heats up astaFkstmvisittwRaim'hoTOfeilfotiw TheltentKaanohPiralBsareluiiiiniEtvttwtellhbimek as lha team prepares to take on Vie Helper Rams. 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