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Show The BeaVer Press - July 16, 2009 - Page 2 THE BEAVER PRESSfm USPS047-400 Published every Thursday in - : ^ .• << Beaver, Utah by The Eteavor Press • Second Class Postage Paid Beaver Utah 84713 MarlowL. Draper Sue Draper , Publisher/Editor Bus. Mgr. SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Beaver County Beaver County Senior Citizens Outside Beaver County $17.00 $15.00 $20.00 Postmaster please send change of address to: ' The Beaver Press, Box 361, Beaver, Utah 84713 bpress@xmission.com Phone: (435)438-2891 Fax: (435)438r8804 40 East Center Street, Beaver, UT 84713 Home Country Slim Randies Marvin Pincus heard the knock and went to answer it. He knew who it would be. This would be the Jones boy, Randall, after finishing his chores at home. Marvin had worked out how he was going to approach the issue of Randy Jones's passionate but futile worship of that glamour teen, Marcia Fleming. "You wanted to see me, Mr. Pincus?" "Sure did, Randy, come on 1 in: * ': They went on into the den. Marvin waved Randy to a chair and put a hook in the fly tying vise. "You know how to tie flies?" "No sir." "Well, son, it's a metaphor for life and love and that's why i asked you to come by today, Randy. Now watch." The puzzled look on Randy's face remained as Marvin deftly wrapped the tail, the dubbed body and the hackJe on a dry fly. There now, you see this fly?" Marvin took it from the vise and handed1 it to Randy. This is a good pattern. A good solid pattern. This one catches fish. Regular good ol' dependable salt-of-the-earth fish. You know why?" Randy didn't. "Because i t looks-just like one of the p!atrf;tfT"brbwn'bugs that fish like to eat. Substance, you see? Substance. Now 111 tie you another one." , From the depths of the tying drawer came flashy feathers, neon hackle, bombastic tinsel and other eye-straining ingredients. Marvin soon had these festooned on a hook and looking like something between a circus clown and a lady of the evening. T h i s fly," Marvin pronounced, tossing it to Randy, "is what we call an attractor. There are a number of them: Parmachene Belle, Silver Doctor, the old standby Royal Coachman and a lot more. They don't replicate any bug known to man. They catch fish, but do you know what kind of fish?" Randy dtdnt. "Foolish fish. Fish whose heads are turned by glamour and flash, rather than substance." Marvin stood and escorted Randy to the door. "I hope this has been educational for you, Randy. A word to the wise is sufficient, eh, guy?" Randy still had that puzzled look on his face as he left, but he shook hands with Marvin and thanked him for the flies. "Uh, Mr. Pincus...? "Yes?" "Will these work in Lewis Creek?" Brought to you by Qrvis fly fishing gear. Visit them at www.orvis.com. BHS Girls Soccer Tryouts August 3rd and 4th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the soccer field. ( by the four plex baseball field) . Questions - contact David Howard 438-5344 or Malena Martin 438-5283. (7/e, 16) All the news that fits, WE PRINT New Arrival Kiauna Marie Hodges is proud to announce the arrival of her new baby brother, Bronson Weldon Medler. Bronson is the son of Trevor J. and Rhiann M. Medler. He was born in Cedar City Utah at the Valley View Medical Center at 3:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 9th, 2009. He weighed 5 lbs. 6 OH. and was 17 inches long. Education Utah DWR Hunter Education internet Course Graduation July 11, 2009. Congratulations to the following for the completion of the Internet Hunter Education Course. Good Job. Briann Limb Matthew Wilder Keith Bailey Also a big thanks to the Beaver Fire Department, George Humpries, for the use of their classroom and DWR Conservation Officier Brent Farnsworth for a very educational talk. • Six Ways to Raise a Good Kid It's possible to raise a good kid without calling in.-outside expertise or pushing pills. Raising a child well can actually be a pleasant experience for parents and children alike. Bringing up a child need not be a difficult, worrisome thing to do. One has only to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy observing silentiy as the baby transforms itself into the man or the woman that it was intended to be. And, along the way, we may notice the emergency of a very good kid. tfjtjght thin^jr^ly^becaMse it ; te the righV'thing-tp da, not in "prd^r to Win' thefrightio;wBtch television, to eat a sweet desert, or to avoid a spanking: * > . ' 4. Err on the? side of gen- • erosity. Don't worry about being conned. Of course you will be conned now and then. All kids con their parents sometimes: Call the child's con, but May the course: provide honest praise freely whore appropriate, kind words where possible, .and a sprinkling here and there of wit, stories, good food, , sweet, deserts, and fun and games. None of these should be in response to anything in particular that the kid does or cjoesnlt do, but they should be offered simply because the spirit moves you. 5. A brief hug is sufficient. Holding onto your child for too long may become emotionally sloppy and make the poor kid feel like a baby. But better even than a hug (whether brief or sloppy) is to talk with your kid, not necessarily with sage advice but simply because it Is.great fun to talk with a child {even yours). And talking with a child means just that: .talking with a child. That means both of you. Let the miniature .person get a few words in edgewise, then respond. That is what we . .lean by "conversation.* It is a giveand-take sort of thing. 6. Take that kid of yours very, very seriously. But avoid the long-face, solemnity thing. When your child tells you about an achievement, a victory, a challenge, or a, defeat, listen carefully with a sympathetic earT learn as.much as you can, and respond honestly. A few, words will- usually y6o, or even an expression on your 'face that says what you feel can suffice. Retain your sense of humor. But don't force yourself to be light or funny if you donlt feel light or funny. If things go well, the child wilt eventually come to see him or herself as part of something very large - the community and, indeed, the entire world. In a nutshell, provide your child with encouragement and positive experiences seasoned by pleasure, and youli find yourself with a kid who's an even greater member of society than you could have hoped.. Robert Belenky, PhD, is a clinical child psychologist, now retired. He has worked with children in several countries and is the author of five books. The most recent is Tales of Priut Almus: Participant Observation in a Russian Childrenls Shelter." Visit him at his, website: www.robertbelenky.com j •, ' • ' Backyard Buzz: How to Attract Hummingbirds (ARA) - If the birding world had a rock star, it would be the hummingbird. Swift, tiny, secretive and simply amazing', to watch, "hummers" are so hard to spot that catching a glimpse of one can be a summer experience you'll long remember. But you don't have to be an avid birder to be thrilled fey the sight of a hummingbird. Hummingbirds canbe found across the country, with rubythroated hummingbirds common east of the Rocky * Here are six suggestions for Mountains and a dozen or more raising a well-adjusted and species common in western happy child without melodrama, regions. To maximize' your an advanced degree, or the help chances of seeing a hummingof chemicals: bird this summer, take a few simple steps to attract them to 1. Celebrate the right your backyard, where you can behavior, when your child does enjoy them at your leisure. it. But no gushing. Be merely saddened when the wrong thing Hummingbirds travel a long bursts forth from your child, and distance from their tropical winkeep that sadness in moderater retreats in Central and South tion. America. Like all wild birds, 2. Expect that kid of yours to hummers have three basic do the right thing - or to want to requirements to make a place do the right thing, anyway. their home - access to food, Assume honesty. Be prepared water and a good nesting spot. for occasional disappointment, Offering nectar-rich flowers but at least celebrate good and feeders is a good start But intentions. When you say someyou also need suitable habitat thing - especially when you that provides sheltered perches demand something -- really and good nesting plates, mean it and expect your child to encouraging females to raise hear you. Be firm but not dictatheir young. torial. Avoid threats, especially Research shows that these empty ones, and shun verbal tiny birds have a remarkable and physical Jsrtflality. memory and frequently return to ^ i^StriW oeitrW to t bribe nor the same hospitable sites oft the deprive* < Vour - child* ^should - do* ••same day'tof fcaichr year.''If'you feed consistently, you may have return visitors, especially during spring and fall migrations. If you can get them to nest nearby, too, you'll have fledglings who also may remember your address In years to come, Female hummers typically settle in deciduous trees over a clearing or stream. They fashion their nests from sticky spider webbing, using lichen to camouflage the exterior and soft plant fibers to cushion the interior. "It's probably not practical for the average hummingbird fan to stock spider webs and lichens in their yard. But there is a manmade alternative. Hummer Helper is the first cornrnerciaily available product that has proven appealing to hummingbirds. Introduced by Songbird Essentials, the all-natural material (specially processed with oil left in) is contained in a wire frame painted ted to attract a hummingbird's; eye. . The product is endorsed by the Hummingbird Society (hummingblrdsociety.org), an Arizona-based advocacy group. In the March 2009 edition of the society's journal, Executive Director Ross Hawkins reported watching females at work gathering the material. "We recommend 'Hummer Helper,"1 he wrote. "It has the potential.to help bring in more hummers, close by where you can observe them, and to increase the odds that they will nest near you." To start attracting hummers, hang[ a small feeder. Nectar mixes are available, but it's easy to make your.own. Use four parts tap water to one part ordinary table sugar, heated until dissolved, f^ecl coloring isn't necessary. Increase the visibility of new feeders by hanging red ribbons nearby. The hummingbird's high metabolism' drives it i o feed about e|very 10 minutes, and it examines every .square yard in its rarige for food, experts say. Keeping the feeder clean and the[ nectar refreshed is critical. Spoiled solutions can turn to alcohol and support mold, both harmful to the tiny birds. In cool weather, fluid can be left for five to seven days, but during" hot spells it should be replaced every two days. For easy cleaning, pick gp a specialized ' brush like Songbird's "Best Hummer Brush." Don't use soap or detergents, which can be hard to rinse thoroughly, A solution of ordinary white vinegar is a good non-toxic cleaner. Two other handy accessories are a water-filled rtectar protector ant moat, hung above feeders do keep ants at bay, and an overhead protector like Songbird's Hummer Helmet to keep rain, water from diluting nectar solutions. While its shade helps keep nectar fresh longer, the red 'color acts as a big red "Food Here"! sign. Songbird products are sold through outlets catering to birders. The Web s 'it e www.scjngbirdessentials.com includes a "Retail Finder" directing customers to nearby locations. ' TQ iearn more about hummingbird research, visit the Hummer Bird Study Group at hummlngbirdsplus.org. Courtesy of ARAcontent Come One Come All John X. Smith family reunion will held on July 25, 2009 from 3 to 6 p.m. behind the swimming pool in Beaver, Utah, 465 E. 300 N. 1 Bring your favorite dish for a massive pitch In dinner. Meat will be provided. 1 RSyP Renee or Larry White 435-438-2288. Beaver County Horse 4-H Milford Show On Saturday, July 11th, 2009 the Milford Horse 4H Club hosted their county show with 35 4H'ers competing in written tests, two judging events and two speed events. The results from the evening are: Senior Class Division Test: ist.Place - Cara Limb 2nd Place - Jamee Joseph 3rd.Place - Emily McKeon Western Riding: 1st Place - Jamee Joseph 2nd Place - Colby Weldert 3rd Place - Kelcie Marshall Western Horsemanship: 1st Place - Kalbie Jordan 2nd Place -.Emily McKeon 3rd Place - Wyatt Marshall Poles: 1st Place - Kalbie Jordan 2nd Place - Wyatt Marshall 3rd Place - Colby Weldert Keyhole: tst Place - Wyatt Marshall 2nd Place - Cara Limb -3rd Ptece - Kylie Jenkins Intermediate- Class D M s i o r r Test: 1st Piace (Tie)- Schyler Jordan & Carson Kinross 2nd Place (Tie) - Saydee Rollins, Kaydon Noyes. Alayna Bealer & Jessi Kate Riley Western Riding: 1st Place 7 Schyler Jordan 2nd Place - Carson Kinross 3rd Place - Saydee Rolfins Western Horsemanship: 1st Place - Schyler Jordan 2nd Place - Carson Kinross 3rd Place - Kaydon Noyes Poles^ 1 st Place - Kaydon Noyes 2nd Place - Schyler Jordan 3rd Place - Carson Kinross Keyhole: 1 st Place - Kaydon Noyes 2nd Place - Carson Kinross 3rd Place - Luke Carter Junior- Class Division Test: 1st Place - Madiiynn Riley 2nd Place - Cianna Messinger 3rd Place - Tyrel Noyes Western Riding: 1 st Place - Stuart Wright 2nd Place - Cash Marshall 3rd Place - Tyrel Noyes Western Horsemanship: 1st Place - Cash Marshall 2nd Place - Stuart Wright 3rd Place - Karri Harris Poles: 1 st Place - Stuart Wright 2nd Place - Cash Marshall 3rd Place - Jake Rollins Keyhole: 1st Place - Emerysn Rollins 2nd Place - Madiiynn Riley 3rd Place - Tyrel Noyes Congratulations to all the youthl The last county show will b l on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 at the Beaver County Fairgrounds. 1 f The (Beaver &itss DEADLINE FOR ARTICLE AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SUBMISSIONS IS TUESDAY AT 11:00 a.m. |