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Show The Beaver Press - July 15, 2010 - Page 2 THE BEAVER PRESS USPS-074-40G Published every Thursday in Beaver, Utah by The Beaver Press Second Class Postage Paid Beaver, Utah 84713 Publisher/Editor BuslnesVManager Marlow L. Drapor Sue Draper SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Beaver County Beaver County Senior Citizen Outside Beaver County. , $17.00 $15.00 ' $20.00 Postmaster please send change of address to: The Beaver Press, Box 351, Beaver Utah 84713 bpress@xmission.com Phone: 435-438-2891 ( OBITUARY Fax: 435-438-8804 ) David Leon Stroud JR. David Leon Stroud JR. bom July 13, 1S66 in Shawnee, OK to David Leon Stroud and Selrna Aten, died June 26,2010 in Tucumcari, NM. David is survived by his son, David Allen Stroud of Albuquerque, NM, first grandson bom July 7, 2010, Mother Selma Atenf two brothers. Tony (Dotti) Walker of Wyoming, Michael (Sissy) Walker of Beaver and two sisters, Jill (Johnny) Wright of Utah and Elaine Stroud. His hometown will always be Beaver but the remaining years of his life he spent in Tucumcari, NM. He was always Into cars and loved to work on led a simple life and was very kind hearted. He is preceded in death by his father, David Leon Stroud. No services will be held, a private family dinner will be carried out to honor him. Nei! Simon Festival Summer Season The Neil Simon Festival wiil open its 6th season of superb comedy in July 2010 with a line up of three comic favorites, including two by Neil Simon and a show by Robert Hariing that is quickly becoming an American comedy classic. The shows include Broadway Bound (the final chapter in Simon's threepart autobiographical series,) Caiffornia Suite (a series .of four vignettes that-explores wrlh both hilarity and poignancy the relationships of the couples that move in and out of a California hotel suite) and Hariing's Steel Magnolias (the tender story of s(x gossipy, yet endearing Henley as Annette, Chrystine Potter Hyatt as Clairee, Ashley Wilkinson Neves as Truvy, and Whitney Morgan Cox as Shelby in Steel Magnolias; Susan Paige Lane and Ellen Treanor playing multiple roles in California Suite; and Travis Cox playing Stanley in Broadway Bound. Newcomers to the Neil Simon Festival, but not to the stage are actresses Shelley Truax (Blanche in Broadway Bound) and Jane Williams (Ouiser in Steel Magnolias,) as well as actors Jed Broberg (multiple roles in California Suite) and Bob Nelson who will not only p!ay Ben in Broadway Bound, but wiil aiso serve as the director of California Suite. Matt Neves returns to finish the "B8" series by directing Broadway Bound. Matt directed Brighton Beach Memoirs in 2008 and Biloxi Biues in 2009, as well as several other Neil Simon Festival productions. Festival founder Richard Bugg will direct Steel Magnolias. Brad Shelton will design sets for all three productions this season. Brad has designed for the Tuacahn Amphitheatre, as well as for the stages at Cal State Fullerton. Other designers new to the company this year include Jasmine Evans— Costumes; Holly Pierce— Lighting; Amanda BullockProperties; and Josh Cha— Sound. The NSF 2010 season is a delightful collection of comedies. In CALIFORNIA SUITE, Neil Simon at his most humane, compassionate best. It's a humorous confection divided into four parts: In Visitor from New York, Hannah, a magazine writer is joined by .her ex-husband, the question being with whom should their daughter spend the next six months? The Visitor from Philadelphia Is a wife who arrives at the suite, catching her husband with a drunken hooker. Visitors from London brings a British star as Academy Award nominee. Diana returns from the ceremony empty-handed to husband Sidney whose homosexuality will be no comfort tonight. The Visitors from Chicago are two couples ending a disastrous vacation they should not have shared. "Mr. Simon is writing at his ebullient best...his language has the grace of conversation we wish our friends could muster...makes us laugh so effortifjssiy.'-N.Y. Times. Parental Guide: California Suite contains some strong language and subject matter that would probably earn it a PG-13- in the Sim world. Robert Hariing's STEEL . women who share their joys and MAGNOLIAS met with immeditheir sorrows in the confines of a small-town southern beauty par- ate critical and popular acceplor.) Performances begin July tance in Its premier production 15th and run in repertory by New York's WPA Theatre. through August 14th at the Concerned with a group of gosHeritage Center Theater In sipy sbuthem Sadies in a smalltown beauty parlor, the play is Cedar City, Utah. The Festival adopted an alternately, hilarious and touchintimate, three-qdarter-round ing—and, in the end, deeply seating configuration last sea- revealing of the strength and ' son, which will be used again "purposefulness which underlies this year, but now with newiy the antic banter of its characters, "Hading has given his acquired plush theater seats. women sharp, funny diaJoining the company this logue. . .The play builds to a conseason is veteran Salt Lake City clusion that Is deeply moving." actress Carrie Morgan, who will —NY Daily News, "...a skillfully play M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias, crafted, lovingly evoked picture as well as Kate in Broadway of eccentricity in the small-town Bound. Reprising his character South" —Drama-Logue. \..suffrom last season's Biloxi, Blues fiused with humor and tinged is Jake Koeppl, playing Eugene with tragedy." —NY Post. Jerome in Broadway Bound. Other faces familiar to Neil Picking up where Brighton Simon Festival audiences are Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues Richard Hill playing Jack in ended, part three of Nell Broadway Bound and multiple Simon's acclaimed autobioroles in California Suite-;.Kristen graphical trilogy, BROADWAY - - . . / • • • screened Getting a regular health screening is one of the most important steps you can take to manage your health - even if you think you're healthy. Regular breast & cervical cancer screening and a handful of simple, quick tests can give you peace of mind and help you take control of your health. if you are a woman aged 50-64, find out if you qualify for free breast and cervical cancer screening, cardiovascular screening, and individual lifestyle coaching. Get the tools you need to live an active, healthy life. Call 1-800-717-1811. BOUND, finds Eugene and his older brother Stanley trying to break into the world of professional comedy writing while coping with the breakup of their family. Their efforts to come up with an idea for a comedy sketch sparkle with hilarity. When their material is broadcast on the radio for the first time, the family is upset to hear a comedy rendition of their trials and tribulations. "Contains some of the author's most accomplished writing." N.Y. Times. "A loyely play; warm, perceptive and gently humorous." Newsday. "Expectedly funny and unexpectedly moving." N.Y. Daily News. The Neil Simon Festival runs July 15th through August 14th at the Heritage Center Theater in Cedar City, Utah. Ticket information and show times can be found on the website at www.simonfest.org or by_ calling 435-327-8673 or 866-35SIMON. Ask A * Specialist; Do You Have Water craft Safety Tips? LOGAN, UT - Answer by: Richard Beard, Utah State University Cooperative Extension agricultural equipment specialist Many Utah residents are heading for the nearest lake or dam to beat the summer heat. Whether you own some type of watercraft, rent one or are going along for the ride, keep safety and courtesy in mind. Consider these tips. • Practice defensive boating. Nationally, operator fault has been determined in more than 75 percent of boating accidents. Common causes include excessive speed, failure to maintain proper lookout, carelessness and inexperience. About 33 percent of boating citations involve improper boat handling. This includes collisions, excessive speed, violation of no wake areas, operating in restricted areas and reckless or careless operation on the wate/. Further, cjrugs or alcohol have been involved in one-third of alt boating fatalities and this jumps to 50 percent for nighttime accidents. • Wear a^ life jacket. Boating accidents can occuT withSUt warning. It is estimated that 75 percent of those who drown in water accidents would have survived had they worn a personal flotation device (PFD). Utah law requires that boats have a properly sized U.S. Coast Guardapproved PFD for each person aboard. With few exceptions, all individuals being towed in the water, operating a personal watercraft, 12 years of age or younger and white water rafting are required by iaw to wear a PFD. • Be smart about propeller operation. When swimmers are in the water near the boat, turn off the engine. • Watch for swimmers. Boat operators and passengers should scan the water surfacefor floating obstacles and swimmers and be prepared to slow and change direction if necessary. Often swimmers are found in areas where they shouldn't be, such as harbors, launch ramps, docks and in areas marked with "no swimming." 6 Plan for emergencies. Common emergencies include colliding with another boat or obstacle, capsizing, someone falling overboard and bad weather. Boats are required by law to have on-board safety equipment such as PFDs, fire extinguishers, navigation lights, audible signaling devices and bailing devices. Safety equipment should be available and in good operating condition. Be sure you know how to use it. Proper equipment and the knowledge of how to use it can make the difference between an emergency that results in a fatality or one that simply becomes an inconvenience*. • File a float plan. Notify a responsible person of your boating plan. Tell them when and where you are going and the. scheduled tjrrie of return. In the event of an accident or mechanical breakdown, a float plan could save your life. It can determine how quickly someone begins looking for you and the size of the area searched. The importance of a float plan is . described in a brochure distributed by the National Boating Federation, "Help Take the Search Ou^ of Search,(ancT Rescue," available by request at http://www.n-b-f.org. • Have a radio or cell phone on board. In the event of an emergency or mechanical problem, a radio is the best way to request assistance. Assistance calls are transmitted on channel 16, which is the channel monitored for search and rescue. However, often the closest assistance is another watercraft phones can also be useful, but the signal may not work and other boats cannot monitor your request for assistance. • Look before turning. The noise levet of a boat makes it difficult to hear another boat approaching. This problem is compounded by a faster watercraft overtaking a slower one. An inattentive operator can turn into the path of afesterboat, resulting In a collision or sideswipe. • Use caution when on personal watercraft (PWC) vehicles such as wave runners and jet skis. Some PWC hazards include high speeds and limited braking capabilities. Also, operators and passengers are relatively unprotected in the event of a spill o r collision. Utah has regulations governing who can~~operate PWC's and where and HOw they can be used. Utah law requires training before youth 12 to 17 years of age may operate a PWC without an adult on board. • Respect all boaters. Fellow boaters who are also trying to beat the heat can cause overcrowding of lakes and waterways. Respect their rights. Operation of a boat in a negligent manner that endangers lives or property is illegal. A copy of Utah's boating laws, a free home study course and information on safe boating classes are available by contacting Utah State Parks and Recreation at (801) 538-7378 or a t http://stateparks.utah.gov/boating.' Other sites include U.S. Coastguard Office of Boating Safety at http://www.uscgboating.orff and the Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention at http://aquaticlsf.org/. Contest For The Minersvilie Punkin5 Fest September 2010 Ifs that time of year again! It's time to think about entering the trebuchet or catapult contest for the Minersvflle Punkin' Fest 2010. Last year's Punkn1 Fest was a huge success and everyone had a blast! There was great entertainment, food, music, games, etc. The winner of last year's pumpkin launching was the Minersvilie Punk'n Headsl This contest is for anyone or any group of people interested In building a catapult or trebuchet for the purpose of launching pumpkins at the September 2010 Minersvilie Punkin' Fest. There will be a prize for the longest of three throws andforthe longest single throw. A small entry fee will be required. We would like anyone to get involved that would like to. 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