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Boating tips
may help save a life
Texas lakes are summer
havens for boaters and the
skiers, swimmers and fishers
that accompany them.
'Texas Water Resources,” a
publication of the Texas Water
Resources Institute at Texas
A&M University, said that wa
ter sports are the number one
outdoor recreation choice of
Texans. Over a million people
will set out this summer on
Texas reservoirs in just about
anything that floats.
Wonderful fun for everyone,
but the waters of the state are
experiencing crowded condi
tions. As a result of this, boat-
related accidents and drown-
ings are increasing.
Coast Guard figures indicate
that over half of these accidents
could have been prevented
through appropriate inaction or
action by the boat operator.
Four of the five major causes
of boat accidents are prevent
able. They include fires caused
by spills or fumes during re
fueling; capsizing caused by
overloading or improper
loading; capsizing because of
ignored weather warnings, and
accidents caused by failing to
observe forward dangers.
The fifth reason is passengers
falling over the edge, a condi
tion which is not always under
the control of the operator.
The most commonly broken
boating rule is that which re
quires each boat to have a Coast
Guard-approved personal flota
tion device for each passenger.
Other common violations are
not having light on the boat after
sunset and operating a boat
without a fire extinguisher. Fires
are the major cause of equip
ment loss on boats.
Every motorboat on Texas wa
ters must be registered with the
Texas Parks and Wildlife De
partment (TPWD) and must dis
play its registration numbers
prominently on its hull.
This registration is updated
every two years.
Another common violation is
operating at unsafe speeds, in
unauthorized zones or while in
toxicated. The latter is extremely
dangerous, TPWD says, be
cause alcohol and drugs are a
factor in 50 to 60 percent of all
accidents in the state.
The TPWD has a toll-free
number to answer questions ab
out boating regulations (1-800-
252-9327).
THIS WEEK
Movies
Check theatres for specific times
and prices. Movies subject to
change without notice. All list
ings are current through press
time.
Manor East
823-8300
Raiders of the Lost Ark: A col
laboration of Steven "Jaws”
Spielberg and George "Star
Wars" Lucas. Harrison Ford
stars as a mercenary-
adventurer-archaeologist in
competition with Nazis sear
ching for the lost tablets from
the ark of the covenent.
1 he Fox and The Hound: The
latest animated feature from
Walt Disney studio, this is the
studio's 20th. The story of two
young friends, a fox and the
hounddog, who grow up not
knowing they're supposed to be
enemies. Features the voices of
Kurt Russell, Jack Albertson and
Sandy Duncan. Also, an ani
mated short featuring 60 years
of Mickey Mouse film. Rated G.
Clash of the Titans: The classic
Greek tale of how Perseus saves
Andromeda from the Kracken, a
mean sea monster with a taste
for virgins. Special effects by
Ray Harryhausen. Stars Sir
Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin
and Burgess Meredith. Rated
PG. See review on page 4.
Campus Theater
846-6512
(jas: If you can't afford to buy
it, see the movie. A screwball
comedy about cars and gasoline
and other things. Rated R.
IVIaraschino Cherry: Those
who go see this XXX-Rated film
deserve their just desserts.
Maybe it's legitimate — it could
actually be about banana splits
or something along those lines.
Let's just say that Julia Child
never cooked up anything like
this. Friday and Saturday at
midnight. Rated X.
Plitt Cinema I&II
846-6714
Superman II: The long-
awaited sequel is still going
strong. Christopher Reeve stars
as the Man of Steel, again. This
time, Superman takes on three
villains with super powers like
his own. He ends up in fist
fights in the sky and other amaz
ing things you'd expect in a Su
perman movie. Plus, it has a
plot. Superman II outshines its
parent movie by three leaps over
tall buildings. Rated PG.
Stripes: Bill Murray stars in
this summer's male version of
"Private Benjamin." Murray
forms his own army brigade,
teaching them everything he
knows. Obviously, that kind of
training could and almost does
cause World War III. Let's hope
we all die laughing. Rated R.
Scanners: Watch people inflate
and explode as they use their
wonderful powers to blow up.
They say there are only a few of
these people around. Thank
goodness. Friday and Saturday
at midnight.
The Grove
845-2916
All movies start at 8:45
unless otherwise indi
cated.
Heaven Can Wait: Warren
Beatty and Julie Christy star in
the story of a football player who
is the victim of a bumbling
angel. He gets a second chance
after being taken from life on
earth just a few decades early.
Thursday night.
Chapter Two: Marsha Mason
and James Caan star in Neil
Simon's comedy about starting
over. The film is based on
Simon's own experiences with
none other than Miss Mason.
Friday night.
IVleatballs: Bill Murray stars
as a counselor at a summer camp
for the rich and pampered.
Typical Murray humor, which
usually means a decent laugh.
Rated R. Friday at midnight.
Silver Streak: Gene Wilder,
Richard Pryor and Jill Clayburgh
star in the story of a trainride
across the country. Mystery,
suspense and comedy. Rated
PG. Saturday night.
Julia: This movie explores the
relationship between two
women in the 1930s. Jane Fonda
plays a writer and and Vanessa
Redgrave is a revolutionary.
Sunday night.
The Thin Man: William Powell
and Myrna Loy star in the classic
old detective story of a man and
his female cohort. Monday
night.
Harold and Maude: The first
film from Collin Higgins, who
also made Silver Streak. The
story of a teenager obsessed
with suicide hoaxes, and his re
lationship with an 80-year old
woman. Ruth Gordon and Bud
Cort star. Music by Cat Stevens.
Tuesday night.
Chinatown: A detective film
starring Jack Nicholson and
Faye Dunaway. Set in the 30s,
with a plot similar to the classic
suspense films of years ago.
Wednesday night.
Music
Backstage: Backstage presents
Jim Stargill Friday and Saturday
nights, playing guitar and sing
ing. Cover is $1.50. Guests may
eat dinner, or simply enjoy hap
py hour when draft beer is 35
cents, bar drinks are 75 cents
and all call drinks are half price.
Grins: Thursday night, Gor-
dee Headlee performs. Cover is
$1. Friday and Saturday nights.
Grin's presents folk singer Lyle
Lovett, playing a variety of
blues, folk and bluegrass songs.
Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. week
days.
Lakeview: Benny McArthur
and Rainbow perform play
country hits until midnight
Thursday. Cover is $1 for
women and $3 for men, with
Lone Star draught beer 5c a cup
and $1 a pitcher. Saturday night,
it's Bubba Cox and Easygoing.
Cover is $3.
Rebels: Music starts at 8 on Fri
day and 9 on Saturday with the
Dave Thomas band, playing
progressive country, some rock
and a mix of music. No cover.
Happy hour features half-price
drinks and appetizers Friday
and Saturday.
Rosewood Junction: The Lon
ers, a country and western
band, perform this weekend.
Cover is $1 Friday and Saturday.
Two-for-one happy hour daily
from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Texas Hall of Fame: The De-
bonaires play Thursday night,
for $2 cover charge. Friday's
band is Roy Robbins and the
Availables. Cover is $2. Satur
day night Easy, with special
guest Vem Gosden, perform.
Cover is $4. Wednesday night
it's Silver Creek, and all Aggies
get in free with student I.D. and
valid identification.
Etc.
Play: The Premiere Players, a
group of junior high and high
school srama students, presents
"Picnic," a play by William Inge,
this weekend. The play starts at
8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and
Saturday in Rudder Forum.
Tickets are $1 for Texas A&M
students and $2 for the general
public. See story on page 1.