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Show 8 The Salt Lake Tribune UTAH Friday, July 25, 1997 Utah Legislators Pitch Pioneer Tent in D.C. Parade Ends Long Journey Delegation Tells Congress Of EarlySettlers’ Courage mon pioneers who entered the Salt Lake Val- ley im 1847. A handeart. similar to those pulled by the Pioneers, sat in the hallway outside Cannon's office. loaded with a watermelon and a sign that said, “This is the place.” Earlier in the day, Cannon joined other leg- islators who addressed Congress to commemorate the oceasion. “The pioneer exodus was an event of monument ital proportions,” Cannon said om the floor of Congress. “My greatgrandfather, George Q. Cannon, was among those pioneers. At the age of 17, he lost both parents along the trail Yet young George on “Today, I honor my ancestor andhis fellow pioneers for having the courage, fortitude and faith im every footstep to push on, despite the obstacles.” do. representative played a reception honoring the memory of the Mor- Rep. Merrill Cook, R-Utah,recalled his aneestor, Phineas Walcott Cook, who walked for NotAll Residents Hip To Pioneer Day Hoopla BY JUDY FABYS THE SALT LAKETRIBUNE she was a bit grumpy as she pulled 2 Camel cigaretie out of its box She lighted up “My apartment is right by that dara parade.” she saad Parade squatiers chaitered and fussed all mght. Her rocm- mate had to produce mail to prove he should be let inte their home. Then the and wailing babies broke the peace in the morning. “Tt was crary,~ she said of the Pioneer Day hoopla “We're overexposed to things we don't Parades Draw Utahns North and South because she too many other people had the same idea_ Jensen instead ied Suzamme Stephenson and her two 4-year-old nieces to see a lids’ movie. “Hf you're not LDS.it kind of gets lost om you,” said Stephen$om_2 transplant from the Carolimas. “I get overwhelmed: the more I'm out here. the crazier it $ me. Patriek Barber decided not to let 2 good day off go uncelebrat- Harm Perry im part to alleviate the malaise brought on by the Great Depression. Lem Allen. who announced the @ Continned from D-1 Valerie Mickel of Bountifel who paid the $3 ticket price to see parade for 25 years and whose vere has been a fixture on Ogdean's KLO radio for 50 years, was grand marshal of this year’s parade It was another seasoned Ogden parade watcher. May Barret, 94, who waved to the crowds from the winning float, entered by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. A descendant of pioneers, Barret says she has seen every one of Oxden's Pioneer Days parades. “My grandfather, David Evans, was among the last to come to Utah by wagon arriving in 1866,” she said during a break in the fes- erpool, where they were born and raised in what would be considered the lower, lower class, and walked across the great American plain, to try to find a new life and a newreligion in a new place.” Rep. James Hansen, R-Utah, said, “It took great courage, faith and commitment to make the trek west. These faithful pioneers have left a great legacy for our nation.” want to be exposed to. The only wayto get out ofit ts to leave the state. THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE The annual Days of '47 Parade was nearing its end Thursday when thefirst outriders leading the Mormon Trail Wagon Train turned the corner from Main Street onto South Temple. Crowdslining both sides of the street spontaneously erupted, drowning out the announcer. Everyone clamberedto get a better lookasthefirst of 24 “authentic” Pioneer-type wagons that’ trav- eled more than 1,000 miles from Winter Quarters, Neb., to Salt Lake City, pulled out next onto the parade route. People whistled, yelled, gave a It was a continuation of the “overwhelming welcome” wagon train participants have received since they rode into the valley Tuesday, said teamster Jared Cornellof Salt LakeCity. =a her, her husband Werow,and the exactly his thing. He and some friends closed off their block for a block-party-style barbe- cue. ie. He had fired up two 6-foot long smokers the night before and stuffed them with ribs, chicken, bratwurst and a whole pig — each meat sweet and savory with special seasonings. “This is the way I'm celebrating,” said Barber,a district rep- They were the pioneers who crossed the plains,” said Werow. “We wanted to be part of your Americanhistory.” And what most impressed the couple duringtheir three months in the United States was American patriotism. Their wagonc. ried flags from New Zealand America, and every time take off their hats. place their handsover their hearts, and wipe awaytears. “That tells me this country man in his native New Zealand The Karenas traveled from New Zealand for the re-enact- world in that.” But nowthe Karenas, like all the other wagon train participants, have to return home “I'm not pleased with that at all,” said Jessica Karena, age8. “I want to keep riding horses. raised Catholic in Utah. “But “I can appreciate what Pioneer Day is about, butto me it just another holidayon the calendar to get together with friends.” Denise Dally, a student at Southern Utah University,is used to bigger parades and celebra- tions in northern Utah, where she was raised. Still, she thought the BARSTOOLS HUNDREDSIN STOCK FOR THE HOLIDAYS! THE BIGGEST AND BEST SELECTION AT THE LOWEST PRICES SPECIAL PURCHASE strength and becausetheycanlive on forage that would not sustain Cedar City parade was a nice way for friends to celebrate. “The only drawback wasthat ox teams only go about two or three Mary Heyborne enjoyed seeing the children running after floats for candy. “I have been comingto this pa- © Durable Hardwood lassic Styling Superb Detail © Comfortable Seat & Back © Full Race Swivel said,“and now that I'm older,it’s “SUPER VALUE PRICE” horses and mules. miles an hour,” said Ken Hum- mel, Facer’s grandfather. A dozen of the wagons that did not meet the strict requirements for the Salt Lake City parade avoided the problem in Ogden, where they were greeted with a gale of applause along the procession’s route. Typical of the parade watchers were Kelly and Kina Shaar and their four children. “Watching the 24th of July paradeis virtually a civic andreligious duty,” said Kelly Shaar. 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He said the original pioneers from anotherland. “When the trek was done m beer, but mostly the food “I can see the part where they're celebratingtheir roots,”” says the neighbor, who was resentative of the Kansas City from his job with a national of an “incredible experience” for two youngestof their 12 children. company, one oblivious to the pompof the uniquely Utahholiday. of Riverton so they could experience the historical event like the original pioneers — as travelers “And it protects the rest of the For Patsy Karena, the parade wassad, as well. It meant the end ed, even if Pioneer Day is not Show ment. Theyhired a wagon, teamster and two outriding horses out Amy Doll Salt Lake City resident That is how many CedarCity residents felt about their parade, which rolled down Main Street to the city park, where a children’s across the plains behind a team of Steal eyesfor the next 14 blocks. “Myapartmentis right by that darn parade, It state.” “Td rather be fishing,” she said, glumlynoting she didn’t go fruits of their labor. while their descendants continueto build upon their firm foundation.” Sen. Bob Bennett, R-Utah, recalled his pioneerroots. “My grandfather, John F. Bennett, was 3 years old when his parents and his grandparents took him out ofthe slums ofLiv- Trekkers BY NANCYHOBBS: Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah,said of the pioneers, “Today the desert blossoms with the was crazy. We're overexposed to things we don’t war to get out of it is to leave the Like Doll. Sharada Jensen AS “thumbs-up”, and dabbed wet want to be exposed to. The only grew up LDS but avoided the Pioneer to-do. three months from Iowato reach the Salt Lake Valley. “They came to Utah for the same reasons the pilgrims cameto this great country,” Cooksaid. “All suffered. Too many died.” |