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Show Feature By Sam Jackson Last time around we discussed; What cowboy poetry is (or, isnt). Today lets talk about why it is important that we con- SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2002 - majority) of Americans, living outside of the West, are thinking: The sooner he-better '! It Trivia: How do geckos walk up walls and across seems as though domestic animals might be intruding upon, tinue writing and presenting it their Playgrounds. Perhaps Geckos use atomic energy to to the public at every opportu- cowboy poetry can help them walk up walls, but not like better understand the West, its what's in a nuclear reactor. nity. Each generation has its own people and its culture, and conRather, it is something called unique experiences to be re- vince them that as we try to earn Van der Waal forces, the corded, then passed along. Some our living here, we are the most weak forces of mutual attracgood, some bad, but all should proficient of environmentalists tion between molecules. The be documented and remembered and caretakers of the land. And, trick is in the millions of mifor their own value. We have as an afterthought, remind them croscopic hairs, or setae, that history books and other docu- that the food they eat doesnt protrude from the lizards' ments in which major events grow on supermarket shelves! feet. These tiny hairs latch Im fairly well acquainted with onto surfaces so tightly that are recorded, but they cannot devote the space required to tell some folks who raised Rambouil-le- t intermolecular forces come rams for a number ofyears in into play. Most other animals personal stories of our everydiathe Big Lost River valley of cen- use suction, friction, glue or day lives. Many of us keep ries and journals, but they are tral Idaho. Each fall the wife wet adhesion to slick to a surprivate documents not meant to would show them at the Eastern face. Biologists arid engineers be shared outside the family. So, Idaho State Fair at Blackfoot, have visions explicating the in many cases, cowboy poetry and as the public walked though gecko's unusual ability. They can fill the gap. One thing to the bams she was asked some say gecko setae are keep in mind: no matter the fairly quaint questions about and leave no adhesive resl-dueof the event animals. Heres a was that that story importance finding that one day happens in our life, If it isn't written about an encounter she may lead to the worlds first documented today it will be had with a couple from Boston dry adhesive. MA. I ceilings? self-cleani-ng -a - self-cleani- ng . Its called forgotten tomorrow F To many folks, cowboy poetry has a basic, personal appeal. It has become a true American art form honest, straightforward, These last fifty years we have seen quite a change, understandable. Cowboy poets Folks movin to town from their l) are noble (can be spelled They buy fancy duds and a three story condo, when they have something forget western verse, now theyd rather read Rondeau. to say they say it! Perhaps none has put it into They visit the homestead on Christmas and such, words better than cowgirl poet but other than that, usually stay outa touch. Exposure to nature amounts to no more Barney Nelson- - American literature has been searching for than trips to the Zoo, and from shelves at a store. the voice ofthe land and its people for three hundred years. Comes next generation, most still are surmisin, Academia has been slow to rec- plums grow on the trees fore they go into piesun, when savoring taste from a luscious lamb chop ognize that voice because it was masked in rebel grammar and remembers their image fore steaks in the shop. it didn't understand. metaphors But today rural culture and These folks, then have kids, whoer leavin the nest, grassroots American literature but! stayin in town where the gatherins best, is gaining respect. Rural people and year after year, all become less aware have brought poetry out of the the grub that they eat must be grown somewhere. home-on-the-rang- e. No-Bul- Loot k Bad! 4T (435)644-252- 6 Compiled by Joni Martin & Ashley Galbraith 10 years ago . , Quality Service Price C.C. Auto Parts Serving and supporting you since 1988 , Larriette review royalty 2nd Attendant: Tavi Hawkins 1st Attendant: Ldrraine Willis Most Preferred: JaNae McDonald Larriette Preferred Larriette: Burkette Christensen 25 years ago... Kanabwelcomes the Mayors House she made a living making bread By Carol Sullivan Fabrics and More at the and renting rooms (each room Mayor's House, Kanabs new- had an outside door). She was est business, is named after known for the best ginger snaps Mary Elizabeth Wooley Chamberlain. The Mayors House is by Linda Wright and Lonnie Kirby. Once renovation began, they decided to name their business after the woman who had planned, designed and earned the money to have the house built in 19 17. Kanabs first woman mayor, elected in 1911, was a kind, dynamic woman, known as a hard worker and an good organizer. Mary was a plural wife of Thomas Chamberlain. He passed away before the house was built. After she moved into the house, ed in the area. .. The new business carries fabric, quilting notions, and batting. A variety of quilts and crafts are available on consignment. Quilting classes will be offered and help for the beginning quilter. Classes will offer a place for fun conversation and new ideas. Drop in and see the selection of fabrics, learn a little about Mary Wooley Chamberlain, or just visit awhile. The new shop is located at 63 North 100 West, across from the city swimming pool. Phone: 644-509- 0. though seemingly scary, she swears it is true. My wife had her sheep, in some pens, at the fair. The crowd had some questions shes answering there. When a nice looking couple called her to one side; on vacation from Boston, theyd toured nation wide. No less, its the first time for them at a fair and learning some things they were never aware. IVheat ground into flour, A hen laid an egg events such as this, in their knowledge was vague. They watched as a beef had been judged in the ring, amazed that a could come from the thing. "T-bo-ne 4.i 418 East 300 South, Kanab, UT 84741 co-own- Now, on with the tale this rhymes leading to, classroom and back into the A trip to the market leaves nothing to want. mainstream of Old From shelves come the good life, and nobodys gaunt. the Sadly, The ways So in a short time, it is history forgotten be to seem fast West, disapthat food must be grown somewhere fore it gets boughtin. pearing and some (perhaps the 4DAPA& of Kanab's new quilt and Linda Wright and Lonnie Kirby are the fabric shop, The Mayor's House, located in the historic home offormer Kanab Mayor Mary Wooley Chamberlain. co-own- WHERES THE WHAT ?? , Dinner at Houstons Rib Eye Steak $5.25 Shrimp Dinner,... .$4.95 . 50 years ago... Glendale holds 411 for mclMis. 44 I .... 4 a 14 A A A There were horses and piggys and goats in the bam and a lady was spinnin some wool into yarn. Then mentioned how they were impressed with the skills of folks who had bottled the corn , beets and dills. And quite taken back when that soft yellow butter popped outa the milk, that came outa that udder ! and though very impressed, by her Rambouillet Rams ...Could she point to the pens where theyre keepin the Spams ? Sajac 94 |