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Lake Info
Normal Lake Level is 322.00 feet
above Mean Sea Level.
Current level for Cedar Creek Lake is:
320.51 Water Temperature:
84 degrees - top
81 degrees - bottom
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Boating dangers go up as
temperatures fall
Special to The Monitor
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–Labor Day marks the start of the fall boating season, a
time for cooler temperatures, uncrowded waterways and great fishing.
But this time of year also brings its own unique safety challenges,
especially for boaters or anglers in smaller craft, says the BoatU.S.
Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water.
“There are reasons why October and November are the deadliest months of
the year for boaters,” BoatU.S. Foundation Director of Boating Safety
Chris Edmonston said. “However, the good news is that there are some
common-sense steps that may prevent a small mishap from becoming
serious.”
Here are some 2008 U.S. Coast Guard statistics, along with some fall
boating season safety tips:
• While there are more accidents in the summer months when recreational
boating is in full swing, the odds of dying if you are in an accident go
up in the months of October and November. The reason? Being unprepared
for the conditions.
Some 22 percent and 25 percent of all accidents in October and November,
respectively, result in deaths.
• Statistics also show more than half of all boating deaths occur with
small boats. That’s because they are usually open to the elements and
more vulnerable to wind, waves and swamping.
• Cold water quickly saps away your strength. Wearing a life jacket
could give you the time you need to safely re-board if you accidentally
fall overboard.
Also, ensure you have a means to quickly get back aboard without
assistance, such as a ladder or even a dockline.
More than two-thirds of all fatal boating accidents victims drowned, and
of these, 90 percent were not wearing a life jacket.
• Don’t let sunny skies fool you. Dress appropriately, and recognize
that even slight changes in the weather can make hypothermia a real
threat if you are not prepared.
• In the fall, there are very few fellow boaters and anglers nearby –
your closest potential rescuers.
Without the help of fellow boaters, your float plan is your only
back-up. Share with a family member or trusted friend where you plan to
go and when you expect to return, so they may notify authorities if you
are overdue returning.
• A VHF radio is a must. Depending on where you are, a cell phone or
personal locator beacon may be additional pieces of important
communication gear.
Lady Cards open fall ball
Special to The Monitor
ATHENS–The second season of Lady Cardinal softball is scheduled to begin
Saturday, Sept. 19. Preseason workouts started the first day of the fall
semester.
Coach Ashley Johnston’s squad will travel to Bossier City, La., to
participate in the Bossier Parish Community College tournament.
Six dates are on the Lady Cardinals’ fall schedule Johnston released.
The spring schedule, which begins Feb. 2, 2010, includes 25 playing
dates.
“Fall ball doesn’t count, so we use the fall to see where we are as a
team,” Johnston said. “It’s a good judgment of what we need to work on
for the off-season to have a winning program in the spring.”
After their trip to Louisiana to open the season, the Lady Cardinals are
scheduled to play in tournaments the next three weeks at the University
of North Texas (Sept. 26-27), UT-Tyler (Oct. 3) and Angelina College
(Oct. 10-11).
The only two home dates on the schedule are Saturday, Oct. 17, against
Bad Attitudes and Saturday, Oct. 24, against Texas Misfits Gold. Both
dates involve doubleheader action that opens at noon at Lady Cardinal
Field in Cain Park.
Johnston said she expects 26 players to report for the fall season,
including four from the 13-win team this past spring, five transfers and
19 freshmen.
 Monitor
Photo/Kerry Yancey
Mabank Lady Panther senior Alison Castle goes up for a shot during
Mabank's non-district volleyball match against visiting Van Tuesday.
Also shown are Jenna Penny (8, far left) and freshman Kourtney Holyfield
(6).
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Upcoming games |
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GBC co-ed softball
Sept. 8
7 p.m.
Replacements vs Dictators
8:05 p.m.
Impossibles vs Longhorns
9:10 p.m.
Xtreme-Tanksley vs Rebels
(end season)
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Volleyball
Sept. 8
EHS vs MHS
KHS vs Cross Roads
Sept. 11
MHS @ Lancaster*
EHS @ Edgewood
Sept. 12
KHS @ Grand Saline tourn.Sept. 18
MHS vs West Mesquite*
EHS @ Quitman
Sept. 19
KHS @ Grand Saline(*district contest) |
Football
Sept. 11
MHS @ KHS
EHS @ Edgewood
Sept. 18
MHS vs Van (HC)
KHS @ Rains
EHS @ Quitman
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Cross country
Sept. 12
MHS @ North Mesquite
KHS @ Malakoff Inv.
EHS @ Malakoff Inv.
Sept. 19
MHS @ Palestine
KHS @ Lumberjack Inv.
(Stephen F. Austin)
EHS @ Pine Tree PJ
(Kilgore) |
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