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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. October 16. 2(XH- - Pace GREAT SEATS-The- se Eagle fans bring their sofa to the sidelines so they can have a soft place to sit and enjoy Duchesne knocking off Parowan, in the annual homecoming game. had a fast finish but it wasnt enough 88 thfiV W6N dlSfJUSllfisd uougar swimmers After seven weeks of practice, the Union swim team competed in their first swim meet in American Fork sponsored by Lehi High School. Even s, theUnion though they are team has combined with the Uintah team under the coaching staff of Mindy Merrell and Jackie Gray. Unions Coach Kirk Wentworth is temporarily sidelined but he keeps close tabs on the Cougars' progress. The first Cougar appearance at the Lehi meet was Coach Went worths son, AJ, who came in as a stronganchor on the UintahUnion freestyle medley relay squad. This team effort gave t hem an impressive 3rd place. The girls 50 yd freestyle was a popular event withover seven heats. Sydney Swain made the first appearance for the girls and placed 5th in her heat and 23th overall with a time of 41.7. It was an exciting heat when team members Alex Hatch and Laura Wight swam in adjoininglanes. It was the battle of the Union girls as they went head to head. Hatch came up the winner tying for 15th with a time of 34.5. Wight was a half second behind with a 34.5 which put her firmly in 19th. Uintahs CaitlinGudac won the event in 27.53. The crowd did a double take when in the very next event it was Hatch vs. Wight again. The 100 yd freestyle is four lengths of the pool. Senior Wight was first on the turn but by the fourth stretch she was beginning to lose ground. Sophomore Hatch was right on her toes not giving an inch. The d with a strong girls were finish. Wight won by a touch taking 15th place with a time of 1:18.77. Hatch's split came in at a close 1:19 arch-rival- head-to-hea- jsssssss In the boys backstroke, Wentworth got a terrific start and swam strong to pull the boys into a solid 2nd place. The rest of the team composed of Uintah swimmers did their part and Union saw their first silver medal. placing her in the 17th spot. Uintah team members Guda and Courtney McKee took 2nd and 4th in this event. Junior AJ Wentworth represented the boys in the 100 yd fteestyle. Wentworth got a slow start and came into the first turn in 6th place. Agood, powerful turn propelled him into 5th.Bythe3rdturn,astrongkickhad Wentworth in 4th place. As the other swimmers tired, Wentworth jetted ahead and took 3rd place in a time of 1:11.79. The second day of the swim meet is the Lehi relays. The teenagers love this day as the pool area is filled with wild cheers, loud music and good, friendly competition. First on deck for the Union swimmers was Alex Hatch competing on Uintahs kicking relay. Hatch anchored the team by two lengths of the frog kick for a respectable 3rd place. AJ Wentworth represented the boys in the kicking relay doing the backstroke kick and the team also came in 3rd place. The veiy next race, with not much time for recovery, found Wentworth doing the individual medley. The Junior Cougar powered through all four strokes - butterfly, breast, back and freestyle - for an inspiring 3rd place finish. Laura Wight anchored the girls 50 yd freestyle relay team. A d flip turn brought the UintahUnion team into 6th place. Third place was the lucky number for the relay teams as Hatch helped the Basin team get the bronze in the 50 yd butterfly. Wentworth skimmed the surface during the mixed medley overtakinghis opponent for 3rd place. Union swimmers Swain and Wight teamed together for the 50 yd back-strokWight anchored the team and well-time- e. October 16 Volleyball. Salt Lake Lutheran at Tabiona More Net Stuff, Union High at Judge Memorial October 1 1 7 8 Football, Park City at Union. AHS at Duchesne Vc'leyball. Union High School at Park City October 20 Volleyba.'l Region 1 7 Meet at Emery High School October A State Volleyball Meet. 25-2- 7 1 -- Coyote Basin to receive more ferrets Additional black-foote- d ferrets will be released into Coyote Basin on BlackOct. 18 by the Colorado-Uta-h footed Ferret Reintroduction The Groupplans to supplement the existing population they have reintroduced over the last two years in this remote area in north- Work-ingGrou- p. eastern Utah. We believe we are developing a good, stable population of blackfooted ferrets, said Boyde Blackwell, Northeastern Region wildlife manager for the Utah Division ofWildlife Resources. Our research indicates the ferrets are not only surviving the winter, they are breeding. Biologists from the Working Group have found several females with kits during the summer surveys over the last two years. This years releases may be the last of our big releases, Blackwell said. We dont want to be reintroducing ferrets on top of ferrets, so we may reduce the numbers of ferrets going into Coyote Basin and go with smaller, supplemental releases. This is good because Colorado has a site and will need to reincomingon-lin- e troduce ferrets in larger numbers to jump-statheir colony. The public is invited to watch the Oct. 18 release. Those interested in watching should meet in the north parking lot at the State and County Building in Vernal, 152 E. 100 N., at 2:30 p.m. From there, they will travel to the stagingarea and then to the final release site. Release time will be roughly 4 p.m. rt More Voi'eyball, Duchesne High at Tabiona October The girls werent going to be outdone and they went to work in the 100 yd freestyle. Wight took the 3rd stretch and held her own but it was under the powerful strokeofUintah's Gudac that thqy managed to pull ahead in second place with a solid finish. Coach Merrell was pleased with the teams first performance. This team is young with one senior, one junior, and two sophomores but it has real potential. The Union team will pick up several new members once the football season is complete. UVSC in Orem CROWDED PLACE-Altam- girls on the right battle for the voile, ball during a match ont w ith Manila Preparation key to safe deer hunting experience Big game hunters throughout Utah are eagerly awaiting the beginning of the state's general buck deer hunt Oct. 20. Preparations now, in the form of gathering materials and gaining knowledge, are key to a safe big game huntingexperience. And, while takinga deer is usually the highlight of any deer hunt, hunters should remember to eiyoy all the experiences a deer hunt provides. Enjoy the entire experience of the hunt, says Jerry Schlappi, assistant hunter education coordinator for the Division ofWildlife Resources. Good friends, a good camp, a chance to observe wildlife and the beautiftil state we live in are all things deer hunters are fortunate enough to eijoy during their time afield, he said. Schlappi offers the following tips for an enjoyable and safe hunting experience: Personal Preparation: obtain your deer huntingpermit. know the area youre going to hunt. If possible, scout the area before the hunt. put a survival kit together. Thekitshould include:l) a small first aid kit; 2) three ways to make a fire (matches, cigarette lighter, firestarters, etc.); 3) quick energy snack foods; 4) a cord or rope; 5) a compass: 6i a flashlight; 7) an extra knife and; 8 a small pad of paper and a pencil (for leavinginformationatyourlast loca- tion about yourself and the direction youre traveling should you become lost). Firearm Preparation: make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm. be as familiar as possible with your firearm know howto load and unload it, and where the safety is and how to operate it. Firearm Safety: never curry a loaded firearm in your vehicle. before shooting, make sure of your target and whats beyond it. Vehicle Preparation: make sure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition. carry a shovel, ax, tire chains Ju mper cables and a tow chain in your vehicle. if you experience mechanical problems with your vehicle or become snowed in, stay with dont leave it. your vehicle Before Leaving On Your T rip: let someone know where youre going andwhen you expect to return. While In the Field: never hunt alone. 400 wear proper safety clothing square inches of hunter orange on your back, chest and head. Field Dressing Yuur Animal: use asharpknife. A sharp knife is safer for field dressing than a dull one. cut away from you never bringa knife blade towards you while cutting. Your Physical know your physical limitations and dont exceed them. be prepared for weather changes by -dressing in layers. Dressingin layers allows you to regulate your body temperature by adding or removing clothes as needed. drink plenty of water, regardless ofthe temperature. You can become dehydrated, even in cold weather, Schlappi said. hypothermia (the loss of body temperature) can occur in temperatures as warm as 50 degrees. Be aware of hypothermia signs. The first is stumbling or disorientation. When you not ice ihcsesignssit down immcdi.iicly and build a fire, Make sure to get Schlappi said. frostbite. yourself warm and dry. Well-bein- If hunting in cold weather, be aware offrostbiie development. White spots onyuurskinarethefirstsign. Check your face, feet and hands regularly. Its much easier to notice the first signsof frostbiteon t he face, ifyoure hunting with a companion who can alert you. If Yojre Lost: dont panic. Sit down and build a fire, even if it isnt cold. A fire is soolhingand will help you to relax and think clearly, Schlappi said. After calming down, try to get your bearings and think your way out of the situation. Ifyou think you know the direction you need to travel, use the pad of paper and pencil from your survival kit and leave a note at your Iocat ion, indicating who you are and the direction you're traveling Ifyou come across others as you're trying to find your huntingparty, dont be embarrassed to stop them and ask for directions and help. If you're unsure about the direction you should travel, stay at your campand build a shelter. several hours before sundown, if possible. Build a smokey fire (which cun be spotted from the airi or build three fires (a distress signal that also can he noticed from the air). You can live without food and water for several days." Schlappi said of those whochnose to remain at their camp until they're found. 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