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Show The Thunderbird SUSC watercolorist featured in magazine Tax 6 life by K.L. Thursday January 27, 1983 Page A watercolor by western realist Douglas Pendleton Bennion is featured on the February 1 983 cover of Nevada" magazine. The artists work is discussed in an accompanying article illustrated with additional selections of his work. f Jones and raised in Henderson, Bennion returned to his home state after graduation, teaching for six years at Las Vegas Western High School followed by three years teaching at Clark County Community College, also in Las Vegas. Since 1 979, the artist has been painting The watercolorist graduated from Southern and establishing his reputation in Utah and Nevada. He has shown his works in several Utah State College in 1 973 with a degree in art and a teaching certificate. Born in Mesquite, Nev., galleries in Utah, Arizona, California and Nevada. full-ti- The consummate joy of parking seemed like a peaceful morning, the brisk air and so knew there was no chance it would last. Yes, there would be no peace until Id faced the treachery and outright ugliness of finding a place to park in the "Lot'odeath". Grabbing my least favorite cassette, scrape a small hole in the frost on my window-sob- er in the knowledge that having only been out of bed long enough to put on a hat, am in no condition for this blind foray into the Maybe Ill just go back to bed on now," where belong-l- ve only got two tests today-"com- e mutter to mysself, "let's see a little backbone this morning"-a- nd with that, get in and drive towards campus sadly reluctant. As am making my way to school my mind is areel with the nasty scenario know will soon be a part of; cars and trucks doing an exchange or two of vultorious laps around the gunfire. A high price to pay for an education as far as this undergrad is concerned. What is it, am wondering, about a crowded parking lot that invariably transforms even the most timid of students into an emotionless parking fiend. Its truly a social of the parkest. phenomenon-"Car-win-isperhaps-surviIts either adopt a militant approach, or perish. The meek shall inherit a parking spot over by the old hospital. Maybe today Ill go through with my threat to park on somebody's lawn... dont these people know that they have no right to live on a place that would make such a nifty parking lot? Better yet, Ill park in the handicap d cane spot and limp to class. If had dark glasses and a my parking troubles would be over. Hell, Ive only been awake for eight minutes- -l probably qualify as mentally handicapped. Its settled then-- lll chance it. Having climbed the final hill catch a glimpse of Salems Lot, and my worst fears are confirmed-- if by some freak chance a spot would be happens to open up this close to nine o clock-the- re bloodshed. But, then again, did find one three days ago. .maybe Im on a streak? What the hell, reason, as boldly pull on in and e join the ranks of the Right off, my prospects appear promising as my perceptive eye detects a woman sitting in her preparing to leave. Snapping into action, hunker in stealthily and wait for her to clear out. Before know it, however, there are eight unduly agitated classmated lined up behind me, gesturing in ways that left little room for interpretation. How was supposed to know this woman was only putting on more make-up- ? And when this did prove to be the case, instantly formed a grudge against her that will-- be all rights-endfor all eternity. "That does lm dropping out, grumble, "humans arent geared for this kind of stress before sunup. Easing ahead again in shame, take great pains to make sure she sees me giving her the nastiest look Im capable of. And while doing so, notice that I'm looking nastily at what appears to be a exclaim, as make for it like perfectly legal place to park. "What, a hungry animal, "how can this be? A fanfare sounds in my head as slide in triumphantly, my heart swelling with confidence. ..it it Sure, forth-b- ut "combat-parking-zon- The Market Grill West on 200 North e. The Market Grill Specialty is BBQ Beef Ribs The Grill Also Features Sandwich Specials I and Home-mad- Fiesta Night Mexican Food- - on Wednesday Evening Grill Special val m" I Pies e Mon. and Tues. Thurs. thru Sat. 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We perform magic with meats! 10 Discount to all students with an activity card I "find-a-plac- -" ntly I ure I would be a good day. K.L. Jones is a senior from Cedar City majoring in political science. 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