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I cut it right down the middle.. .apparently dissecting exactly what it was I was supposed to be cutting out. Oh my heck you guys-loo- k at t WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2002 PSt ttt $' &, 7 SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS t. tttt ,t V'9,t '& t tV V '4 ttt V t't 4i"ttt tt ttt'9tttt '"'&" s'Y ' Va , '' ' ' $'"ttt9tt t 't,t S' ,', fy ''''! i''tSt ' ''?'(' ' " - ' , ''t ', , 'Yt ' & tys " t't S'Sf4 q &, A ' .'tff's ??"' x : When God was passing out genetic qualities and character traits, why did he give only the Mormon women all the craft genes? Its just not fair. Its a little known fact that one of the prophecies revealed to young Mormon Church founder Joseph Smith was that all women joining the LDS Church would be given a domestic skill blessing of some kind. You have no idea how hard it is to move to a place where young girls are making quilts before they learn to walk. I mean, its a little bit intimidating to have to admit out loud that while you intended to have scrapbooks for your children, the only thing they ended up with was a plastic bag with their names decorously- - ' ' ,t 't , t t t r t'tt embossed on a piece of masking tape. Mom, whats this little unnamed piece of fuzz in my sandwich. . .1 mean memory bag? I examine the small,- fuzzy piece and announce, belly button lint. - Utah is a hard place to live when you are a domestic dyslexic such as myself; You are constantly reminded of your inadequacies. For instance, I cant even make root beer! I bet Im the only one who was asked not tobring anything to the potluck, and whos children never volun-- . g teered them for duties! I have news for all my Mormon friends - the rest of us have skills too, although not necessarily domestic. I can all of my sons and I used to be able to whoop my sisters at him create something truly frightful! For the older student population, we have paint-baguns field (with the and a paint-baright type of pressure, perhaps our local law enforcement will team-u- p with us for this activity! ) There will also be a dance following these activities. Watch for flyers (not to be mistaken for bats! ) created by the Governors Youth Council. We will have en- The Kanab Elementary PTA will be hosting their annual carnival fundraiser that night at Kanab High School in the gym ll ll from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 There p.m. will be booths, games, food and prizes so, save up your movie money and spend a night with all the tertainment and ghouls! At the same time, there will be a trunk-or-tresponsored by the Volunteer Center in conjunction with the Governors Youth Council and the Retired and Senior Volunteers in the High School Parking Lot. We will have contests d for best costume, car and many hidden surprises. Watch out for the Prevention Program they will be holding a drawing for a very special door prize details on this to follow. I I Scrabble. know, know.. .maybe In addition to this, Kortney you arent all green with envy Stirland will be masterminding over these qualities, but I have one of his famous spook alleys. brief bragging rights over them. Kortney is currently looking for loads of fun Halloween to Die For. If you dont come better keep one eye open while you sleep We encourage civic and treat-makin- community leaders and entities to attend this event, we also encourage community-wid- e best-dresse- trick-or-treati- tle iA 6 Kui.tt- do not miss out on this at y9 at the high ng school parking lot. We would appreciate local religious orga- nizations that can support this event to make every effort in encouraging your patrons to y y ' , ,,. 3 J.. Hi mm IP fV 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB Cummins Diesel, 5.9L Tunso, 5 Speed Very nice! $20,935 MU I willing adults to come and help On October 31, 2002, several community entities will join toBy Dixie Brunner gether to bring you A Halloween to Die For. t'tf 't. At the oienes said somewhat condescendingly. Do you think you can handle gluing the feathers on? She looks at me, and apparently surmised I was a lost cause. Oh never mind, Dixie. Perhaps you could sweep after we get done? First annual communitywide Halloween celebration 2002 FORD F250 LARIAT CREW CAB POWERSTROKE, LEATHER, FULLY LOADED, Auto, LOW MILES $33,995 EOQDDQ ii ifrrrr mesmowwmi woo ermrni rc;:aa mm 2Bmmiepju.ve.mwji 644-35- 1 bm 0 Toll Free -- 1143 S. Hwy 89A Kanab, Utah rflalllliiimi8iiw(o)ailiBahmKiiBiB(iiaaBi)a!Hrti888iia |