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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Community WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2003 Paria River Natural History Association sponsors Mayfest celebration By Rachel Tueller On May 3 the Paria Out.xst will host a gatheringofthe area's finest musicians who come together annually in celebration of the regions rich natural history. In years past, celebration themes centered on Earth Day and Riverfest. This years theme centers on the regions richest heritage, folk life. The main event and live music are free with a kick off time of 4 p.m. Artists and craflers are invited to set up booths prior to festivities, at 2 p.m. While visitors are welcome to bring their own coolers with snacks and sup- - plies to enjoy hours ofentertain-me- n t, an endless bounty ofhome-mad- e foods may also be enjoyed at the Outposts savory buffet. The lineup includes all the fixin's made fresh daily, from the Outposts savory barbecue ribs, tender beef brisket, sal ad bar, beans, dinner and cinnamon rolls, hot coffee and other assorted local fare. Adults pay $12.50 for the feast; childrens prices vary by age. The folk life theme of 2003 may spur more than rousingren-dition- s of live music from local artists. Visitors might be lucky enough to listen in on a tale told Thinking about Real Estate? Call Asta Battista REALTY 644-223- 2 or 689-105- 7 by one of the regions locals who enjoy frequenting the Outpost to share the regions folklore with passersby. For the past three years, the Paria River Natural History Association or PRNHA, has sponsored the annual music festival at the Paria Outpost. Additional programs and lectures featured by the PRNHA have included John Wesley Powell expeditions, Grand Canyon river trips, Women of the Grand Canyon, Native American lore, Cadillac Desert readings and discussions, Glen Canyon before Lake Powell, and of course, the history of Old Pahreah. Mayfest celebrations will be held May 3, 2003 at the Paria Outpost, located 44 miles west of Kanab, Utah and 34 miles How to save the Airlines? without them . Now, all of this leaves me won- Every day, were seeing in the news that theres less and less dering ... could Best Friends travel and tourism across the popularity during ail apparently By Elizabeth Doyle country. People are staying home, were told. But you wouldnt know it by sitting in the Best Friends cafeteria at lunch! E veiy day this spring, weve had visitors from as far away as Maine, North Caro- lina, Washington state, and Cali- fomia. In fact, its been packed! One of last weeks visitors was and Inga Prime, a strong-minde- d east of Page, Arizona on High- intelligent woman, here to cel- her 94th birthday. This way 89. For more information call (928) 691-104woman, who looks 10 years younger andresponds to silly ban- ter with a firm gaze and a curl of her lips, was bom in Sweden in 7. AT HONEY'S JUBILEE 1909.WorldWarIIbroughtherto the United States, where she lived in New Hampshire as a ski in-structor. There, she fell in love retiringin Rio Arizona. You probably dont even Free to the Public each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Fruit Trees Saturday. April 5 Roses Saturday April 12 19 Saturday,-Apri- l Vegetable Garden Perennials SaturdayrApril 26 Herbs Saturday, May 3 Water Ponds Saturday, May 10 Saturday, May 17 Drought Tolerant Plants -- -- An Special of the Week re- - member World War II, she scolded me kindly. She was right, of course. A shake of her head forgiveness, but her eyes flit- ted about, agitated by things she wanted to tell me. Inga, her friends chippedin, has always loved animals, and was delighted when, as a 94th birth- day gift, they gave her a trip to BestFriends, including lunch with its president. (Is he married? she wanted to know. . . ) She has a pretty face and moved about the sanctu- ary with ease, offering to help out in many of the different animal areas. What an inspiration! Two more generations were representedby Lee Houghton, from Washington State, and his dry touristseason have something to do with animals? Lets look at one more couple ... Twelve-year-ol- d Mitch selected Best Friends as the place he wanted to spend his springbreak. His aunt promised him thetripon the condition that he raise his grades. Mitchs grades instantly skyrocketed. So Mitch arrived at the sanctuary, where he was lowed to walk as many dogs as he pleased (his favorite activity), When asked why he liked com- ing to Best Friends more than other places, he replied, Theres more animals here. Aha! My theory is being confirmed! Maybe animals have a way of drawing tourists who are thinking of ing home? So, how about it, lines? Fly, with us, andyoiir pet (cat, dog, rhinoceros etc.) rides free in the seat beside you! Or for a hotel chain: Stay with us, and your pet gets a free mas-hel- d sage. Dont have a pet? Well gladly supply one from a local shelter! I should probably add a legal disclaimeraboutmy completelack ofbusiness sense and the general foolishness of anyone who takes my advice. But still, its hard to deny .... After all, Best Friends has been packed with visitors all spring. And I think it just might have something to do with those animals! daughter, Deena, a flight attendant living in Cincinnati. Every year, father and daughter meet at Best Friends for their annual reunion. The two ofthem giggled and teased each other like the best of friends. My sister and I both grew up to be animal lovers,1 "saidDeena with a smirk. We didnt have a choice. Her father was quick to confirm this, ng that there had : Coupon good from Wednesday, April 30, 2003 thru Tuesday , May 0, 2003. always been pets in their family, and that hed once canceled a vacation because the cat was go- ing to be too homesick Photo of Inga Prime by Jana de Payer. al-ebr- air-Verd- e, |