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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS - Thursday, May 13, 1S82 - Page Six Spotlight on People St. Christopher Local PTA Members Picnic Ladies Attend Father State Meet Cyril Levy by Lee Dalton familiar sight around Kanab is Father Cyril Levy pedalling along on his old bicycle as he makes his daily rounds among his parishioners. He makes it a point to be out and about tending not only to the needs of his own flock, but also to the needs of other people as well. Nurses at the Kane County hospital say he's the most faithful visitor people in the hospital have. Hes there every day hes in town to visit every patient regardless of their religion. His visits help provide a note of cheer and let all know that theres someone, even if a stranger in some cases, who cares for them. The nurses say the older folks in the nursing home really miss him when hes away. It apparently takes a lot to keep Fr. Levy from his appointed rounds. The day we had scheduled this interview, I saw him pedalling toward Fredonia against a headwind so strong he had to work to go downhill. He said later that he needed to call on someone and his car wouldnt start so he fired up his bicycle instead. Fr. Levy says he was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925 and was ordained a Diocesian priest in the Gallup, A New Mexico Diocese in 1953. He had attended St. Johns Catholic grade school and Central District Catholic High School in Pittsburgh before entering St. Johns Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Seminarians spend eight years preparing for ordination. The first four years consist of regular college studies with emphasis on philosophy. This is followed by another four years of theology. Fr. Levy credits the study of philosophy with having prepared him to fully appreciate and understand his theologic studies. Much of the material, he recalls, was taught in Latin - a practice not used very much these days since the decision of the church some years ago to conduct its business and services in the native languages of its members. When asked what it was that led him to sacrifice marriage and worldly pursuits to become a priest, Father Levy smiled and answered Just the desire to simply, serve people the best way I can." A rather shy and retiring man, it seems hard for Fr. Levy to talk about himself. He did say that he was ordained a priest in the Gallup Diocese and is technically on loan from there to the Salt Lake Diocese, of which the Kanab Parish is a part. He explained that there are two kinds of Catholic priests, the religious order priests such as the Franciscans, Jesuits or Benedictines and Diocesians like himself. The religious orders generally work in teaching while the Diocesians are sent to serve the various parishes throughout the church. In Kanab since October 1978, Fr. Levy served previously in Page and in several other parishes in New Mexico and Arizona. But when it comes to talking about the good in others, theres no reluctance in Father Levy. He opens up enthusiastically when he begins to praise his parishioners. He told of how the buildings of St. Christophers in Kanab have been painted and cleaned and of the new sidewalk and classrooms that have been completed by the members. The interior of the rectory was recently renovated and, he We plan to do the says, outside next. St. Christophers parish was established in Kanab in 1953 with the idea in mind that the development of Kaipairowits thats would soon boost the numbers of Catholics in the area. Father LeMay was the first pastor here and served until his death. After that, the parish was served part time by Father Valine, a Dominican who is still going strong as parish priest in Milford at the age of 83. It was Fr. Valine who built St. Christphers into He what it is today. compioneered this area, mented Fr. Levy. I admitted to Fr. Levy that I had often wondered what a Catholic priest does with his time in a place like Kanab. He grinned and replied, Thats whats nice about a small parish. It gives you time to visit and really . become acquainted with your people. He went on to explain that his time is filled not only with his visits to the hospital and parishioners, but also with gardening and maintaining the parish buildings. On top of that, he has three altar boys to train, children to instruct before their first communions, catechism classes to teach each Sunday and a summer catechism school for the youngsters. He expects the parish to grow rapidly now that the mines and more industry are moving into the area. His parishioners think highly of him. Ronda Havens speaks typically when he says, Hes a very kind man wholl bend over backwards to do anything he can for you. Hes always so very concerned about people. She went on to characterize Fr. Levy as very conservative. He wont spend any of the churchs money on himself. He does without for others. Watching him at work, listening to him and listening to others talk about him, you can tell that Fr. Levy means it when he says his greatest satisfaction comes from doing the job I was ordained to do. Seems to me there isnt much more any man could ask from life. , one-wee- k St. Pon-dero- 5XA Notable among the attendees were three nuns of the Holy Cross order and Father Cyril Levy. The flock consumed soft drinks and the kids toasted marshmallows on a stick, while the male contingent had a horse shoe tournament. There was much good conversation around the fire for one group, and another went dune buggying on the Dunes. Altogether it was a huge success and we look forward to next year for another outing. Fredonia Students Among SUSC Winners d hammers have been awarded Delta Junior High and Cedar High School as sweepstakes winners in Industrial Education Day competition held Tuesday at Southern Utah State College. d The hammers are awarded each year to honor outstanding students for their achievements in industrial education programs, said Paul W. Petersen, chairman of the SUSC Department of Industrial Education. Over 800 students visited SUSC for I.E. Day activities. Another 200 students were on campus that same day for competition in home economics. Gold-plate- gold-plate- Pay hills by phone or check , no minimum balance, earn FHS Students Attend Voc. Day Christophers Parish picnickers Parishioners of St. Christophers Catholic Church had their annual picnic at Pines Park adjacent to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes Sunday, May 9th. There were approximately 60 persons present. The Dutch oven cookery was done in an unstinting manner by Ron and Betty Sabyan. The chicken and potatoes were of most mouthwatering, course, accompanied with all the fixings. interest! Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, were fully packed days for our PTA women. The state Convention was held in Provo; 2,220 ladies from all over the state were in attendance there. Those going from Kanab were 1981-8- 2 president. Sue Lewis and Cherri Owens, 1982-8- 3 president Shan Clark Attending SUSC Vocational Day were. Back Janice and Venna Haynes. Governor Matheson was a Steven, Ann Brooksby, Elaine Jackson. Front Tina main Johnson Tonya Holliday, Hallle Cram, and Shannon special speaker-h- is point was: Whatever conNielson. cerns children and youth, whether at home, school, church, or community, YOU, the PTA, should be there and be involved. Friday evening a special awards banquet was held with Kanab Elementary receiving a Four oclock was a little Johnson, Ann Brooksby, Ton25 increase in PTA memto rise and board a ya Holliday, Elaine Jackson early will be certificate The bership. school bus, but the events of and Hallie Cram modeled proudly displayed at the the day were well worth the fashions they had sewn. SUSC school. little extra effort. had two demonstrations for Much information was gathMr. John Crams students attending: Micro-wav- e Welding ered and workshops attended students and Mrs. Nedra Party Snacks and Sewing in the two-datime. Were Heatons advanced Home Ec. Jeans. Designer still hoping to get more students attended Southern Mr. Crams students took involved excited and parents Utah State Colleges High part in the Electric arc and for the coming year. Please School Industrial Vocational welding confor us. Our the slogan help at Cedar last all In were 65 there tests. Day City tfe I Care new year will Tuesday, May 4. participating in these events. You! The Home Economics DeBob Chell took third place in We welcome any help, in child arc welding. Mont Hatch won advice or council and would partment had contests needle-crafourth place in love to arouse interest in the development, hand and foods. Janice Stevwelding. The welding class new people moving into our and ens Tina a team, got a bang out of seeing the Johnson, area. Please give us a call, won a first place with their equipment and the work being or or call the Elementary School and Quiche OBrian and Hallie done at Rice Machine Works. Cram a second place with her They all had a great experileave your number. childs toy. Each school was ence and extend their thanks encouraged to participate in a to all who made their trip fashion show. Six Fredonia possible. girls, Shannon Nielsen, Tina ' ft 644-266- 2 A total of 21 schools competed in I.E. Day contests this year, Dr. Petersen said. "They represented schools from as far east as Moab, as far west as Pahranagat Valley in Alamo, Nev., as far south as Las Vegas, and as far north as 644-595- Local Art Displayed At Bank Union High School in Roose- velt. Students from Kemmer-er- , Wyo., visited SUSC for I.E. Day and may participate in contests here next year. I.E. Day is sponsored by the SUSC Department of Industrial Education and was started over 40 years ago to give students the opportunity to display their skills and to provide for a professional exchange between instructors from the different industrial education programs. Judging of displays and contests is done by SUSC industrial education students with assistance from departmental faculty members. Three students from Fredonia High School were among those receiving awards: The art works of Vince Underwood will be on display Starting tomorrow, . May J4 through ,June 24, at , State Bank of Southern Utah. Mr. Underwood moved to Kanab several years ago after his retirement in Southern California. He has been painting for several years with flowers having become a primary subject. Mr. Underwood describes himself in the following I could not class manner: myself a$ anything but an amateur when it comes to paintihg. As I approached retirement age, I decided that another hobby was in order. I turned to painting since beautiful paintings have always held a fascination for me. It has proved to be a good, all weather hobby with a great deal of emotional satisfaction. Flowers seem to be my favorite subject. Their graceful fragility and beautiful colors are a real challenge to painting and their reproduction on canvas provides a , Sr. High Metals: Superior -Bob Chell and Bobby Bradley, Fredonia. Arc Welding: Bobby Chell, Fredonia, third. Welding: Marty Spendlove, Fredonia, third. The boys are taught by John Cram. Deo One Visits Newspaper OPEN HOUSE AT THE RANCH Saturday, Hay Come and Join in the Fun: Checking Account ST GEORGE (801)628-043- HIRRICANE (801)8354677 MOAB (801)259 8111 KANAB (801)6445817 22, 1982 Bring the Family and Spend the Day at Deer Springs Ranch Heritage Checking has the HSUS constant sense of pleasure. Since coming to Utah, the natural beauty of the area has an appeal that is hard to resist and I hope to explore its transfer to canvas. Painting has never been a serious hobby for me but rather one to be indulged in for a time and then put aside. However, I find that once having been exposed to expression through color and Ranch Picnic, 12 noon to 3 p m (No Charge) Free Drawing for Beef, 4pm by David Robertson Seven boys from Den DEER 1 visited the newspaper Tuesday. We want to thank our den mother, Susan Little, for bringing us here. It was fun to see how the newspaper is made. SPRINGS RANCH? The Entire Ranch will be Open for Your Inspection: form, I could never abandon it The altogether. expanded awareness of our surroundings that conies through painting is in itself, worth making it a hobby. Everyone is invited to stop at the bank and enjoy the art works of Mr. Underwood. The Kane County Arts Council and State Bank of Southern Utah are pleased to support local artists. |