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Show A2 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Gunnison Good N ews Ne BY KAREN PRISBREY 528-7710 GUNNSION—Mother Nature is putting on a spectacular show in our mountains and valleys this fall, and if you haven’t been out to enjoy the beauty of the season you may already be too late. The leaves are dropping from the trees, and the change in weather will bring them down even faster. Blaine and I traveled up Twelve-mile canyon Saturday afternoon to take in the beautiful foliage. We first traveled up the switchbacks to take in the vibrant red and orange of maple and oak trees at Town Reservoir and Spring Hill. Coming back down the mountain and looking to the south we spied the beautiful bright yellows and golds of Aspen mingled with scrub oak and pines on Musinia Peak and decided we had to see what the other side of the canyon had to share. Recalling that Ken’s Cabin was up this way, and having heard many stories about people who had braved the elements and stayed there at one time or another over the years, I wanted to see what everyone was talking about, and begged Blaine to take me there. Arriving at the cabin, I wasn’t disappointed by the quaintness of the scene. We had literally stepped back in time. One large room with beds lining the west wall. An old cast-iron cook stove and a sink lined the east wall, and a couple of tables were put down the middle of the cabin for eating or preparing meals. A natural spring outside the door to the south brought a drizzle of water to the sink. The outside privy was located to the west about 20 feet away. Tyler Whitlock was at the cabin while family members were out hunting. We enjoyed visiting with this personable young man and learned that he is the son of Dale Whitlock of Nephi, who is the son of Susan Whitlock Anderson of Mayfield, and the late Glen Whitlock, KAREN PRISBREY / MESSENGER PHOTO KAREN PRISBREY / MESSENGER PHOTO Yellow and gold aspen intermingled with pine on a snow capped Musinia Peak. Spectacular reds and oranges of mountain maples and oak blend with pines at Town Reservoir. a direct descendent of Ken Whitlock, who had built the cabin many years ago. Tree art along the way to the cabin made the trip interesting. Dewey Peterson who road the mountains as a sheepherder had many artistic renderings carved into the trees. Young sweethearts Dale and Nedra Peterson, a beloved school teacher Robert Beck, and brothers Dan and Randy Young and some of their sons, along with many others had also left their carvings. We ran into former GVHS band teacher Kody Hughes who was up hunting with his father-in-law and other family members. Kody, who had drawn his tag prior to moving, was interested in what was happening at the school, especially with all his band students. He said to be sure to tell them he really missed them and wishes that things could have been different. Wife Jody also misses the many friends they have left behind. Pat Dalla enjoyed having her daughter Pam and son-in-law George Rebuke of Chicago, Illinois here with her for a few days last week. The threesome ventured to Wendover to play the slots and gaming tables, and also enjoyed a ride up the canyon while they were here. The Rebukes are happy that Pat has so many special friends here in our valley. Home for two weeks to do some winter preparation and sprucing up of their Silver Oasis Senior complex were Sherwin and AnnMarie Broderick. Residents always look forward to their visits. We want to welcome Dallas and Shelly White, formerly of Bluffdale to our valley. Dallas and Shelly are the parents of six children, Jenny 15, and Heather 17, who will be students at GVHS. Daughter Christy Sweeney and her two children, Kadden 5, and Wyatt 2, are also living with them. Other children, Michelle, Teresa, and Adam, will be staying in Salt Lake. The Whites have purchased the Frank Pike home on 500 South. Sympathy is extended to Barbara Bown and children Suzette, Sharon, Anna Lee, James, and Christine at the passing of their husband and father James ‘Slim’ Bown, who passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Services for Slim were held Monday, Oct. 2 at the Gunnison Second Ward with burial at the Gunnison City Cemetery. Jean Scene (Continued from A1) more than just jeans. Sanpeters can be seen sporting hats, shoes, shirts and accessories all bought from The Jean Scene. “We try and be modest with our clothing,” Pickett said. “We make sure our shirts are long, some of our pants are low riders but that’s okay as long as the shirts are long enough,” Pickett says. People in Ephraim dress differently from Gunnison, Pickett says, and she hopes to get to know the styles of this part of the county. “We can order clothes in. If someone has a request that we carry a certain type of clothing we can order it in,” Pickett said. Sanpete is about two years behind the times when it comes to style, Pickett says. She hopes to encourage current fashion trends with her store. “People will come into my store and ask about an item that I have not carried for two years, and they ask if I can order it in now, I try to encourage current fashion when that happens,” Pickett says. Although the store is more central in the county, now it is closer to Wal-Mart, but Pickett says that doesn’t worry her. “Wal-Mart doesn’t carry any name brands. And they don’t carry anything that I would buy,” Pickett says. “My store carries the same clothes that you can buy in the malls up north, but my prices are far lower.” Pickett said her current store will be much easier to maintain due to its smaller size in comparison with the Gunnison shop. The Gunnison store was expensive to cool and heat, she said, and it was difficult to spot shoplifters because of the layout of the store. “I had a lot of loyal customers in Gunnison, and I feel bad about moving. But Ephraim has a different feeling and I am glad to be here,” Pickett said. Casino Star Theatre Rated PG 78 S. MAIN, GUNNISON Sept. 29 - Oct. 12 528-STAR 7:00 p.m. Weekdays Two showings Friday & Saturday 7 pm and 9 pm CASINOSTARTHEATRE.ORG Prices: Adults $5 Children under 12 and Seniors $3.50 Theater Listings Nationwide Opening - Runs 2 weeks: No bargain nights! Video/DVD Rentals Movie Deals Do You Like Movies? To find out what’s PLAYING & COMING SOON visit http://SanpeteMovies.com 2 col. 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