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Show The Beaver Press - December 27, 2C01 - Page 2 THE BEAVER PRESS vzpz C4? - 4' ; View from Town announced Square iTegai'y--- - CUos j Po'taje Pn, J Publisher Ed tor L Draper Marlow U!c Sue Draper BaS. SUBS CR'PTIO N FATES . Coufty r CiJ CriM'M Cour.'y Outcrl'i Ooa.'ff County In ... . Postmaster please ser-- ' .!':; The Beaver Press, Box 251. f 4 SI 7 S1S SIC ,i : CQ "Just Looking -3 CD Back" t : by Uiafi "4 713 Bt-av.-- bpressxmiss;on com Phone: Fax (435)433-250- 1 Letters to the News About Editor. Town This rvwopapf-welcomes the opinions of it's readers concerning any subject pertinent lu Beavei County, or other compelling subjects, as space permit', Wtnle there is no restriction on length, we request letters that are to the point Anything of libelous nature or defamation of character will nut be considLetters ered for publication must be signed with the writer's name, addiess, and telephone number. Names will be published, along with the letter. Views expressed in these letters do not necessan-lreflect the opinion of the editor or publisher or express the viewpoint of this newspaper. r y , (435,433-680- Dear Editor: As we start another year of this uncertain new millennium, it's easy to feel worried, scared and pessimistic. But instead I feel a great sense of hope. Why? Because know and trust the spirit of ordinary Americans. We here in this country don't like to be told we "can't." When life pushes us down, we push back and raise ourselves can think of no better up. example of that than the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 2002 National Goodwill Ambassador, Mattie I is O't1'-.'-- ' lit E.-- home tt-- .e Mrs f.launne Sly was enjoyed by Carma & Jim Sly of Beaver, and from California Peg'iy & Ed Query and son Div:d, and daughter their Dee Dee and husband Da'e Ackerman and th: r bvm sons. & The Bryr;e. Boyce Californians spent a Cry skiing on the Beaver Mountains. Also entertaining family and friends on December 24th were Ma'cia & Larry Daugherty at a Turkey Dinner. Attending were of .''; Mrs. B;i'.e Low, George Low, Tera & Katona Carnes (and Katonas sr,n. Peyton). Lois & Va! Marshall of Minersville, and aken... ad Sherry & Chad Nowers and their sons Cody, Paden and Jake Attending from Cedar City were Nancy & Lyle Mortensen and Kim & Russ Aiken and their children Jason, Daniel, Jennie & Duke. From Las Vegas was Henry Nowers. & Kari Garth Draper enjoyed a Christmas dinner with who-receive- Alaska, the largest state in the U.S., is almost a fifth as large as the rest of the U.S. iii mi ml MPS! , Ji iiiiiTi BSN T'fr' Coming your way with thanks and good withes on the road ahead. Best wishes. Eye on Health Is There A Dry Eye In Your House? Dryness causes many wearers to relucive up ('(intact lenses as (N'AI'Si contact. tantly Liiiri they K't "1lcr. ft. - and best-selle- w imrr.e-Cia'ey- I I I I I it flipped over throwing everything on it into the air... there were chips and dips I and sandwiches everywhere... the dip bowl came down and hit the parking meter... the parking meter swayed back and forth like the golden gate bridge in a 7.5 California Earth Quake, and then fell right into the center of my new 25 inch television screen, breaking the picture tube and shifting the entire television console to the edge of its stand where it tittered for a second or two and then came crashing to the floor, knocking over an end table upon which had been sitting a fondue pot with melted cheese and a lighted candle underneath... well the candle landed on my burgundy carpet and began to burn... about this time the smokefire detectors went off ... one of my guests threw a half drank coke on the fire to put it out and heard the unmistakable shrill whine of a fire department truck I I I W Some 14 ; million Americans have the condition eye doctors call "dry eye." '1 hat's because as we age, our eyes produce (ewer tears. This can make wearing contact lenses an unpleasant experience. Other common causes of dry eyes include sun, wind, dry air, leading, computer use and certain nu'dicalions. Dry eye is also seen as a commom side efffect from XASIK eye surgery as well as with certain diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome. However, when it comes to dry eyes, now there's a solution. Eye drops called TheraTears help put back the water eyes lose so that it not only wets hut also rehydrates dry eyes. In addition, the drops replicate the electrolyte balance of the human tear film designed to protect the eye surface. TheraTears was developed bv .lef'frey V. (olhard. MD in the clinics and laboratories of the Sche-pen- s Ee Ivesearch Institute the largest independent non-prof- it institution in he world dedicated to the light against blinding and painful eve conditions. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.therateais.com. I Back by.... ....popular demand If your garden freezes in June, you might be from Beaver. If your town has a dozen named girls Haley, and they are all spelled differently, you might be from Beaver. If your city has five ball fields and are about to build more, you might be from Beaver. If your dog runs loose, despite a leash law, you might be from Beaver. If you think a 4 wheeler is a necessary accessory for a pickup truck, you might be from Beaver. If you think the speed limit in a residential area is 50, you might be from Beaver. If you are driving around with a cracked windshield, you might be from Beaver. If you took two days off of work to stand in line for a deer tag, you might be from Beaver. If you think scraping the frost of your windshield consists of a Softball sized area, you might be from Beaver. If you have been stuck on the ice in front of your local newspaper office, you might be from Beaver. If your local school board call the deer hunt "Harvest Vacation", you might be from Beaver. Hey, there are plenty more Beaver jokes, let's hear some of marlow yours. completely ignoring my parking meter... not even a nickel... We exchanged some nice greetings and I proceeded to pick up the package of Doritos he had dropped on the scfa and take them to the kitchen... I looked back just in time to see him kick back in my recliner and grab the remote control ... by this time I was feeling the hair on the back of my neck standing up and my vision beginning to blur...'. calmed myself down and hollered into the living room " make yourself at home ... you can go ahead and turn on the TV...." tore open the chips and put them ime basket and emp-ti- ed the dip into a bowl therr arranged them both on the tray with the finger sandwiches I had made earlier... I still didn't know how he knew I was having a "living room tale gate party"... as my other invited guests arrived e we tuned in on the him to for show... kept waiting vacate my chair so could ease into it myself... no luck... The game soon got underway and we began the Saturday afternoon ritual of munching, eating, drinking soda pop, yelling, screaming, and booing... with quick two minute breaks during the commercials;... It was the middle of the 4th quarter when saw my opportunity to fix this guys little red wagon... He had fallen asleep... obviously my party snacks and the comfort of MY chair were quite soothing to him, and besides the game was a runaway... So, thought ... now what do the big cities do when they find a "repeat offender" parked illegally ... know... They attach a "Boot" to the tire., right ?... went into the other room and rummaged I pulling up out front.... So you now know why I have decided to leave the parking meters on the street, and let everyone that wants to sit in my old leather recliner alone.... And why I have a parking meter in my closet.... ... That's my view from town Thanks for square today I I pre-gam- I I I - conmng-along..- I through my closet looking for just the right "boot".... All could come up with was a bungy cord. I stuck it behind my back and sat back down on the couch next to MY chair.... Then I very quietly brought it around front of me and gingerly wrapped it once around his ankles and hooked the two ends together... Better than a "Boot" on a car, I thought..; At the next commercial I got up and went I around next to the parking meter which still read "Violation" and positioned myself right next to his head ... leaned over and .... ... , i .J Bradshaw Murdock Wedding & Martha Bradshaw the pleasure of your request at the reception of company their daughter. Heather Ann. to Nathan Chase Murdock, son of Roger & Adele Murdock, on Thursday, December 27, 2001 at the Beaver Stake Center from Kelly 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Milford Tigers Dominate Kanab Dual Tournament Wiseman Thursday, December 13th the Miiford Tiger Wrestling team traveled to Kanab. It was an extraordinary tournament for the By: Michelle Tigers. Manuel Patino, wresting at weight 103, did an amazing job even though he is only a freshman. Manuel worked hard and came home with a gold medal. Wrestling is not a new thing for senior, Koda Livingston, who wrestles 112. He displayed his usual agility and speed to overpower his opponents. Koda also placed first and is well on his way to taking state. Kyle Maples, wrestling 119, moved here this year from North Carolina. He is an excellent wrestler and has become an asset to the team. Kyle placed first and also has a good chance of taking state this year. Ryan Sidwell, at 130, is a hard freshman has a promising future in wrestling since he never gives work--er.'Rya- and-a.ver- .. y David Lohn, wresting al weight 135, is strong and very aggressive. His opponets are easily intimidated by him. Rusty Pearson, On The Road To Safety (NAPS) While startling new statistics show drunk driving is on the rise, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) says you can help protect your family on America's roadways this holiday C0 Q MADOl " a Keep your family on the road to safety this holiday season. Last year, 1,708 people were crashes killed in alcohol-relate- d between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. Researchers say in 2000, an estimated 16,653 people were killed in alcohol-relate- d crashes. That's one every 32 minutes. Around 600,000 others were injured. Here's what you can do: Never drink and drive. Appoint designated drivers for your holiday parties and for all ' occasions. Join MADD and national sponsor Saturn for the 15th anniversary of the Tie One On For Safety campaign by tying a red MADD ribbon or affixing a campaign window decal to your automobile as a pledge to drive safe and sober this holiday season. Make a donation to support MADD's lifesaving efforts. Charitable contributions help MADD serve drunk driving victims, conduct programs and raise awareness. wrestling 140, is an awesome wrestler and an incredible athlete. It will be no surprise if Rusty takes state. He placed first at Kanab and many other tournaments. Mike Haddenham, at 145, is a very dedicated wrestler. He is a hard worker and he knows how to get the job done. Mike also placed first at Kanab. Born to wrestle, Chase Pearson, who wrestles 152, has the potential of taking state this year. He brought home a gold medal from Kanab to add to his collection. C .J. Craw, wrestling 160, is new to the team. However, he has the strength and ability to become an awesome wrestler. C.J. also placed first in Kanab. Rolland Jensen, at 171, is a very hard worker. His determination allowed him to walk away from Ksnab with a second p!ace medal. Cole Lister, wrestling 275, is a freshman and new to the team. Cole's positive attitude keeps everyone on the team going. He has the potential to be an outstanding wrestler. Milford left Kanab with seven gold medals and one silver. The team placed first over- the tournament. The Tiger's phenomenal performance is the result of hard work, dedication, and excellent coaching. The Milford Tigers are coached by Head Coach Shane Erickson and Assistant Brian all in Hollingshead. ttaMHtamMmBm ADHD Experts on Call at www.adhdexpertsoncall.com. The Public Utility Commission of Texas qn Electric Choice in Texas www.powertochoose.org. 4 at Schottatwww.us.schott.comhometech. Charles Worthington at www.cwlondon.com. Four Seasons Resort Nevis at www.fourseasons.comnevis. The G-- Health Smart Institute at www.gphealthsmart.com. Pennsylvania's fall travel opportunities at www.fallinpa.com. Pennsylvania's travel and tourism Web site, www.experiencepa.com. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners at P www.napnap.org. 'n up. I I -c ... snack tray and I & ':;"''.: Wwmiaimf Year! Dick Nowers had most of their family drop by during the afternoon. Mrs. Viola Nowers was there (Cruck) AJdrtdge Saturday Football, Parking Meters, and Me I have a parking meter in my deset ... Yes, said I have a "Real" parking meter at my home in a cioset.... At one time it sat out next to my favorite chair in hopes of collecting some fees from relatives, friends and neighbors who stopped by to visit... But they just came on over and plopped down in that leather recliner and ignored the meter.... Some who did feed it usually stayed long past their legal time... issued a few "citations" ... but they just laughed and threw them in the trash... So took a tough guy knew if waited approach... would get my long enough chance .... Well, this past Saturday being "Game Day", didn t have to wait much past noon.... There comes a knock at the door ... open it and find Richard with a big grin on his face and a bag of chips in his arms... Now. He has over 17 overdue citations in my desk drawer... just smiled back and opened the door wider and .... He says " Hey... heard you were having a little get together to watch the game ... so brought a few snacks..." as he marches past me and into the living room dropping the snacks pn the couch and placing himself right down in my designated parking spot.... And might add, I Christmas Day. LaRae & Camiile their children: Brandon Draper and children Dylan & Jazmyn; Reggie Draper and Dezra Galley and her son, Brody, and her boyfriend, "Balli" r. Stepanekr-- r "Mttrtoz:. :.' " Mattie's body is severely A list of delicious homeweakened by a neuromuscular made treats and their makers disease, but his spirit is extraorthat were given this Christmas: dinarily strong. He's written two Sweetrolls by Ina Briggs; books of inspirational poetry Peanut brittle by Florence Kehr; which have spent weeks on the Gloria Banana Bread by r lists. Mattie would Murdcck; Fudge candy by compel our hearts under any cirrolls by Maunne cumstances, but at this time of Janett Levering, Chocolate cake national crisis his message of by Nell Smith; Fruit cake by peace and love has special resIrene Cox; Elk Jerky by Suzette onance. He helps us realize the Bradshaw; Ginger cookies by potential of every human being Shanna Green, and Mince cake to give something of precious by Marie Christiansen, Those value to others. these goodies It's imperative that we keep certainly enjoyed them!! pushing back against'the neuromuscular diseases that would rob us of people like Mattie. And during this holiday season, it's also important to heed the life Mattie's philosophy: "Remember to play after every storm." Americans will weather this storm as we've weathered all others: By giving generously of The first word spoken on the ourselves, by fighting oppresmoon was "Okay." sion in all its forms - and by pushing back against those forces that tell us we "can't." May God bless all of us with a wonderful new year. tar ey Here we are starting a New Year So may things have happened tr,s past year. Here's hep rg the it w.ll ail be better for th,-coming year of 2002. Eve'y generation has some-th.n- g that brings back many memories and the happenings cf this year will go down in history as unique m many ways, the attack on the United States will be one of the things that will never be forgotten for years to come Our grandchildren will be the first to ask "What happened the year of 2001." Happy New Eric Miller. I Jerry Lewis National Chairman Muscular Dystrophy Association Yard f.Md-e- auibcxrta-tv- e ere paned but d d not He sUn-etherefore I raised rry in my most command-- . vo.ee I tone yelled "You're parked r.g you must move illegal' Wefl, that's wften A all started... He jumped to his feet with a wild, startled look in his eyes... k;nda l.ke a dog that had been sleeping next to the door and had his tail stepped on .. We a,'! burst out laughing... expecting him to join us when all of a sudden he tries to take a step forward... and you guessed it his legs don't move but the rest of him does.... I can still hear that awful scream as he came crashing down onto my soft burgundy carpet ... only as he came past the coffee table he reached out to catch himself... he hit the side of the I f'jf. a very voice... "S.r, you By: CAV r in Christmas trees take years to mature. 7-- ' 1 1 |
