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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Community w. v'' V"4sss,', ' ' fry,,, , is , , ,w ' 1 Domestic Blitz s, s' ssiss ssbAw,' ' WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 1885 ,, Z - i A. s'Vs SSVSS 4 rsSrt vS'sZ By Dixie Brunner Ry nners jog my ir that tor- ments me. Most people think Im a (relatively) nice person. I let cars cut in line, when theyre in a pinch. I pick up other peoples trash on the ground. I never rudely hang up on telephone salesman, I courteously listen to their spiel before saying no. But I must confess to one em- barrassing flaw-- I hate joggers. Hate may be a bit strong, but its fair to say they irritate the heck out of me. I have to rechannel negative thoughts every time I see a jogger. I cant tell you how many times Ive passed one and had to stop myself from slipping a banana peel out the car window. Shocked? I apologize, but its a very pervasive attitude. Once I told a jogger that new research had proven that running actually contributed to cellulite deashamed. velopment. I know-Im I dont dislike joggers person-ally-som- e of my best friends are joggers. I dont hold it against them just because they want to waste their time sweating profusely. The whole jogging craze spread like wildfire. What was once a strenuous exercise practiced by a few fitness fanatics, has now become a national pastime. Joggers are everywhere and multiplying as we speak. The problem e jogging concept is all wrong. Who would ever think that running was better than walking? A convict, I suspect. You have to ask yourself-ar- e runners working up a sweat to get somewhere fast, or are they getting somewhere fast to work up a sweat? You probably think Im just feeling guilty because my body could be a theme for a Richard Simmons Show. Joggers probably think Im down on an exercise form I dont practice and know little about. I dont possess a prejudiced bone in my body (even ifmost runners are a bunch of granola toting health food nuts.) I really give joggers a lot of credit. Theyre a determined sort. They jog in the heat of summertime, cold of winter, rain, sleet, tornado and other natural disasters. Nothing stops those guys. Theyre more dependable than the U.S. Postal Service. If you have a package that absolutely, positively must get there in the it to a jogger. morning-giv- e Im sure, you suspect my true physical colors. Xconsider walk-'- ; is-th- 'MrJkC " L s I have a problem m ingdown our stairs to the laundry room, hard physical exercise. Dont laugh, were talking 12 steps-eac- h way. Im the kind who waits at the finish line of a race, with a can of pop and bag of chips. I must admit that I occasionally masquerade as a runner. I purchase the flashy jogging suit or hot pink shirt and matching spandex shorts. I then splash a little water on my face and jog to our mailbox andback. Dont laugh. It impresses the neighbors, and I dont even have to make the ole ticker work overtime. Unlike the jogging types, I dont like to sweat or raise my pulse! One friend tells me that Im missing the real point of running. She says that runners dont to it so much for the physical benefits, as they do for the mental. Joggers reportedly exerience a rush or runners high. This is a euphoric state characterized by a total sense of contentment. In other words, at some point in the myriad ofmiles they jog, the poor blokes hallucinate and imagine that they feel good. I hate to burst their bubble. They dont have to expend all that energy. I get the same euphoric feeling eatinga hot fudge sundae. The last reason Im against running is that I think the whole thing is a sham. Running is actually a form of torture. Ive got proof. Has it ever struck you as odd that ifjogging 4 7 Carter named to White House Conference on Tourism 7s, The Kane County Travel Coun- On Tourism to be held this fall in cil recently attended the Washington, D.C. Governors Conference On EcoThe State Travel Council senomic Development and Tour- lected four delegates to the White i'A" ;ji ism held at Snowbird Utah. House Conference, and each l&CO Travel Board and Council memState Representative selected a bers in attendance were Karen delegate as well. Of those four Alvey, Roger Carter, Linda Clark, selected by the State Travel Rosa Lie Coleman, Ellen Lamb, Council, one will be from Kane Steve Puro and Jodi White. The County. Roger Carter of the Best pr&d hour,Atthi3 Economic Development portion Western Red Hills in Kanab has timea vicbomll fee tbown, im- - of the conference this year was been asked to serve as a state toward preparing busi- representative and provide ina written test administered. geared nesses for dealing on the infor- put from rural Utah. Carter has Food handlers permits, which The Tour- served on the Color Country are valid for two years, will mationsuperhighway. ism of the conference cen- Travel Region Board for four then be issued. There is a $5 teredportion on platform preparation for years, including a term as chaircharge for each permit. the first White House Conference person for the board. He is an active member on the Kane 17 j County Travel Council board and also been chairperson for has X that organization. Carter and Executive Director Steve Puro of the Kane I County Travel Council visited with Dean Reeder earlier this winter and discussed the need for a voice from the rural interests of Utah. Reeder apparently agreed and submitted Carters name to Governor Leavitt for consideration. Carter will join '' the other members named at ' ' " m rthe conference; Michael Mack, P$$& W v,; .; " ws ;imu, v, J Utah Travel Regions; Keith Griffall, Western Leisure Tours; Carl Little, S.L.C.V.C.B.; Rick Davis, Dir. S.L.C.V.C.B.; Buzz Hunt, S.L.C. Airport Authority; 'LxiLIL Sheliece Stokes, Dir. Golden New addition to dog pound Spike Travel Region; Park City A recent addition to the Kanab City Pound, a combination exercise Mayor Brad Olch; Dave Nelson, security fence was made possible by a generous donation from a caring Gen. Man. University Park Kanab resident, and is greatly appreciated by Kanab City. Hotel; Dean Reeder, Dir. Utah Please, if you believe you have a dog in the pound, contact the Police Travel Council; and Utah Gov9 and it will be returned to you. Department dispatch at ernor Michael Leavitt. z'A Itri is so darn wonderful, why do they all look like theyre in such pain? Did you ever see a smiling jogger? Of course not. Theyre grimacing. Its written all over are not having a their face-the- y ,, , Lft. ? - - " tv-m- - , 4 v , Z K 644-234- CHECK OUT THE Kane County Search & Rescue Would like to, INSERTS IN THIS WEEKS PAPER Our Grand Prize winners FOR SOME Dean Waterman & Randy Stevens GREAT DEALS! Give Special Thanks to good time! to each their own. All this running talk is making me tired. I think Ill just jog on over to the couch and rest Congratulate Never-the-les- s, Kay Willardson & Friends of the Kanab Library Ron Glover & the Kanab Gun Club awhile. DONT BUY THAT CAR All our members All our Sponsors 1st Come and see Ron! ARAMARK Resorts & Marinas Virgin River Hotel & Casino Oasis Hotel & Casino Let me be your automobile consultant. I will help you find the right vehicle at the best price with absolutely no pressure to buy. Houstons Kanab Gun Club Lins Thriftway, St George I will make your car or truck buying Cedar City rt Foundation Smiths Food & Drug experience FUN the way it should be. 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