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Show AiM Sun IB Tuesday December 31, 2002 Final seconds prove to be unsuccessful for Dino basketball squad ' By KAREN BASSO Sports writer "! With only a few weeks left to prepare for the regular season, the Carbon High Dinos boys basketball team traveled to Park City to take on the Region 10 Miner team. The game was intense as many before for the Dinos, but the outcome fell short of Carbons expectations. ' The Dinos made the long bus ride to Park City last Saturday where the team faced the struggling Miners. It was a game which would test both teams. From the opening whistle to the final buzzer, the Dinos stayed neck to neck with the Miners. In fact, in the first quarter, the teams were deadlocked at 14 points. Altough the Dinos outscored the Miners 13-- 7 in the second quarter, the six point margin was not a comfortable enough lead for the Dinos entering the hall By the start ofthe second half of play, the Dinos found themselves fighting to retain the lead. As the final seconds of the ball game rolled around, the Dinos and the Miners were deadlocked once . ,yV again. This is when Carbon sent Park Citys leading scorer Jeff Hackett to the line. The single free throw was good by the Miner which boosted Park City ahead of Carbon by one. With only 1.5 seconds left in the game, the Dinos oiled to edge past the Miners, thus equaling the Dinos 0 loss to the Region 10 team. The win was only the second for the Miners who currently stand at 7 during the preseason. The loss also brings the Dinos to 5 in preseason action. : t fading mtrfrr the Pinna wm Joe Moynier who completed the game with 19 points. Mqynier has dominated the boards for Carbon so for this year. So Currently, Moynier is ranked ninth in the state in sooringwith an average of 17.89 points per game. for in the preseason, Moynier has scored 161 points. Also nsakring in the scoring was Brandon Manzanareswho posted 15 points against the Miners. Neal Maynes followed with lO points and "tyson Hackwell with seven. Despite the preseason loss, the Dinos are prepared forthe regular season which begins next week. The team is loaded with talented players and can rely on both the starters and the bench squad. Just as evmy team does, die Dinos do havctfcw bugs to woit out before Region 8 competition begins. Some of these bugs include shooting consistancy. From time to time, foe Dinos seem to hit aihoodng dnmp The team ha improved on dm, but at times it seems m if preseaaoo woes come back to haunt foe . . 61-6- 2-- 4-- r:-V.- V., 5 hj , , Carbon team. Next on foe Dinos preseason roster is Cedar City whom foe Carbon team will host Friday evening at 7pjn. , The season will begin Jan. 8 for foe Dinos when foe team travels to Cssde Dale to take on the second ranked 3A team, the Emexy Spartans. . . i i, Mil i w'vpivvu Tl Hm M asffiiip hZ.i' '. "vr.. . ... IIP 1. Dixie Flyers 2. Emery Spartans 3. Judge Bulldogs 4. Pine View Panthers 5. Lehi Pioneers 8-- 2 10--0 6-- 3 Brandon Manzanares ensues battle under the basket with a foods defender earlier this year. The Dinos continued preseason action last Saturday as the team competed on the 6-- 3 6-- 2 road against Patk City, which came down to the wire Manzanares scored 15 points match up. a game with Carbon losing 60-6- 1. against the Miners in the non-regi- on Upcoming wildlife conservation course allows hunters to join special statewide program gram began in 1995 at foe request of sportsman's groups, who wanted additional opportunities to hunt deer after Utah went toa deer hunt quirements will receive additional opportunities to hunt deer in Utah. A course will be hosted Jan. 16 at the Castle Valley Center, 755 North Cedar HiU Drive in Price. The course will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, tall Those interested in joining Utah's dedicated hunter program in 2003 must attend an ujv coming wildlife conservation course. The courses run about two hours and preregistration is not required. 1b be eligible to join the program, a person must attend one of the following courses before Feb. 6, 2003 and purchase a program certificate of registration before April 1, 2003. Those who complete the program's re 636-026- choose-your-seas- on strategy. With input from these groups, the DWR created the dedicated hunter program. Under foe program, partici--. pants choose which general buck deer region they wish to hunt and are allowed to hunt in that region all three general seasons in 0. A separate course will take place Jan. 15 at the Museum of San Rafael, 64 North 100 East in Castle Dale. It begins at 7 pm. The dedicated hunter pro cluding archery, muzzleloader and rifle. In addition, participants are allowed to hunt the extended archery hunt Participants are allowed to take a total of two deer during their three-yeparticipation period, and may not take two deer in the same year. ar In return, participants must attend a regional advisory council meeting and provide a total of 24 hours of service on conservation projects that benefit wild life. Participants may choose to substitute some of the wildlife conservation project hours by paying a fee of $18.75 for each hour substituted. Participants who are residents of Utah may not substitute more than 16 of the required 24 total required service hours, however. The program currently has more than 7,400 participants and is growing by about 2,000 members a year. There is a 10,000 cap on the number of people who can be in the program however. Utah's dedicated hunter program is unique because it's the only program like it in the nation. Detailed information about the program is available in the 2003 Utah big game proclamation, which will be available in late December. Those with questions may contact their nearest DWR Anglers prepare for a safe and exciting ice fishing adventure With reports coming in from ' ' local anglers, the general consensus says that it is time to hit the ice for an afternoon of fishing action. - Before heading out to partake in the sport of ice fishing, anglers Should gather up foe necessary emergency gear andbe prepared out to the fishing without the seatbelt fastened and foe doors ajar which will allow an easy escape. Move foe vehicle frequently. Parking in one place for a long period weakens the ice. Also, dont park near cracks and watdi out for pressure ridges or ice heaves. desti- nation. If one person goes through the ice, foe other can then call for help and attempt a rescue with a rope and survival gear. for any problems which may Avoid driving on the me. whenever possible. 'Raveling in a vehicle, especially early or late in foe season is an accident waiting to happen. Most ice fatalities that occur involve a vehicle. If it is necessary to drive across the ice, be prepared to bail arise unexpectedly. It is recommended that the following equipment should be brought along and easily accessible during any ice fishing adventure. . A pair of homemade or store bought ice picks. Even a pair of screwdrivers could substitute for ice picks. Be sure that these objects have wooden handles so that - Dont drive across jee at night or when it is snowing. Reduced visibility increases the chances of driving into an open or weak ice area. Avoid areas which are marked as being aerated. At these locations, small holes have been formed in foe ice to pro if they happen to fall into the r skin and tissues begins to freeze. This can.be easily remedied if detected in the early stages, or it can be severe enough to require amputation of the'affected area. Symptoms become apparent when foe skin turns waxy white to yellow and is hard and cold to the touch. Tbes, fingers, nose, ears and cheeks are the most vulnerable. If frostbite issuspected, warm the affected area by pressing it against a warm part of the body or immerse in lukewarm water. Excessively hot water will damage the fragile tissue. Rubbing a frostbitten area in .. protection from hypothermia. Never wear a life jacket if traveling in an enclosed vehicle which is traveling across a frozen lake or reservoir. It could hamper escape in case of a breakthrough. 'Cellular phones should be brought along if available. A phone could prove to be vital in j! any emergency situation. Once these items are gathered, it is time to head out to a frozen waterway for aday of winter fishing. . Some important tips which may ensure mat an accident does not occur include foe following: 'Writ to walk out on the ice until floe are at least four indies of dear, solid ice. Thinner ice will support one person, but Since ice foidmess can vanr considerably, especially at foe begin- -; and end of the season, four wiU provide a margin of . beyond this point, so stay well outside the fenced areas which are usually indicated by signs. Now that all the safety gear is in place and anglers know foe dos and (fonts of ice fishing, it is time to hit foe ice. So, as foe angler is walking out onto the ice and a crack, followed by a break is heard. Its too late, the angler is now immersed in freezing cold water. If one ever finds themself trapped in a freezing waterway, try to stay calm and turn toward the direction in which was traveled to reach the current location. This is when foe subject ' the more advanced stages -- Y V J1?' . ! I v . Some factors that can change ice thickness include flocks of waterfowl and schools of fish. By congregating in a small area,.fish r v. i les fishermen enjoy an afternoon of angling action lest at Scofield Reservoir. Although the Winter sport attracts thousands of fishermen to Utah waterways, it iV will also cause damage. ' i safety. should place their hand and arms on the unbroken surface of the ice. If ice picks are handy, use them now. Work forward on the ice by kicking. If the ice breaks, maintain a position and slide forward again. Once lying on the ice, dont stand up. Instead, roll away from the hole. This spreads ones body weight until they are on solid ice. This all sounds a lot easier than it really is, so the best thing is to avoid dangerous situations. If an angler happens to fall in foe water, it is important to seek proper medical care following the ordeaL Frostbite or hypothermia may set in quickly. Frostbite occurs when the water, they will not go straight to foe bottom of foe waterway. A life jacket or float coat wOl provide excellent flotation and i. out quickly if necessary. It is a vide oxygen for foe fish. The ice good idea to drive across die ice can be weakened many yards can cause warmer water from the bottom towards the surface, weakening or in some cases opening large holes in foe ice. Go out with a friend and By KAREN BASSO Sports writer can quickly become dangerous. With a few safety cautions, ice anglers can ensure that an afternoon on the ice will be a safe experience for all involved. nd .Ibbaccoproducts should also be avoided because nicotine will restrict vital blood circulation. Most importantly, seek medical kttention as soon as possible. ' Despite all the precautions that anglers take, a few go through the ice each year and all ice anglers should know, something about rescue techniques and first aid for hypothermia. Drowning is (me immediate danger, but usually the victims . are able to keep their heads above water try clinging to the edge of the broken ice or to floating gear. Most fatalitiefrom a fall into a frozen waterway occur due to hypothermia. This is caused when the body begins to lose heat faster than it can produce it The symptoms become apparent and include uncontrollable shivering, slow or slurred speech, incoherence, fumbling hands, stumbling, apparent exhaustion, drowsiness which causes loss of the use of limbs, disorientation, unconsciousness and even heart failure. If a person shows any signs of overexposure to cold or wet and windy weather, take the following measures even if the person claims to have no difficulties. Often times, the person will not realize the seriousness of the situ, ation. Seek a dry and heated foca-- . tion where the victim may find an escape from foe harsh winter weather. Get the victim into dry clothing with a warm, never hot, water bottle while concentrating on the ' torso. Supply warm drinks. Keep the head low and the feet up to get warm blood circulating to the head. Insulate the victims trunk, head and neck from additional heat loss. Under no circumstances should the victim be given alco- holic beverage! Alcohol will diminish shivering, thus reducing heat production and it will also cause dilation of surface blood vessels which will cause more heat loss. Avoid pain relievers which . . .. ; , I will slow body metabolism. Summon a vehicle to get to shore and arrange medical help. , Fortunately, rescue and first , aid are very seldom necessary j while ice fishing. However, since the sport is constantly attracting j j newcomers and even veterans are subject to occasional human er--: : ror, it is best that anglers be pre- - j pared for any unexpected situa-- I tion and learn emergency mea- - j surcs even though they may never i have to apply them. , i J 1 : . |