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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JUNE 27, 1990 Commentary Iw 5 Public Pulse 1 Do you think Congress should pass a g constitutional amendment that will make flag-burnin- Heros the Scoop on Americas Top Fivo Eco Cream Flavors illegal? Tori Vincent, Kanab: Source: National Ice Cream Association The above information is based on a survey consisting of 30 flavors. Cl 990, y- -- l V J rural towns in the western of. much United States. Stories about Kanabs pioneer legacy, the gold View digging days of the 1920s and beyond, and the Little HollyBrown wood era all display Kanab as By Matt more than a run of the mill little town. the in motel room ing into a I believe most people perceive Kanab area last Saturday. Subscribers to the SUNews will also most things based on two critefind a copy of this publication ria: their first impression and included in their newspaper this the way they have had it represented to them. The Vacation week. This is our first attempt at Guide can do nothing to improve such a publication; therefore, it first impressions, but hopefully is doubtful that it will meet the it can be the kind of representaexpectations of everyone con- tion we all would like of this cerned with tourism in the area. area. As I was delivering the VaHopefully it will be a good start. As we brainstormed what this cation Guides I had two interspecial publication should con- esting experiences. As I pretain, we came to the conclusion sented and briefly explained that we should concentrate on what the Guide contained to one clerk she replied, F m just the Kanab area. In other moteltodesk words, we did not want to pro- glad have this. When people mote visitation to the national ask me what there is to do while parks or recreation areas near theyre in town I usually cant Kanab. Those who would be come up with anything better reading the Vacation Guide than watching TV. Thats a sad obviously already knew about response to an honest question. Now the other experience. I these, otherwise they would not be checking into a motel in was dropping off more guides to Kanab. We wanted to promote another motel that also has a Kanab as The Center of these gift shop. While I was there I great wonders and also as a little overheard a woman say some- I thing about the newspapers wonder in and of itself. In the Vacation Guide it is had in my hand. I thought she shown through several articles wanted one so I walked over to that were skillfully written by give her a copy. When I asked Neal Ekker and Karen Larson her if she wanted one she reof Kanab and Paul Geerlings of plied, Oh no, Ive already read Tucson, Arizona, that Kanab is it. Surprised I asked, Where? the logical choice as a home base She said she had checked into while visiting the natural at- her room at the Shilo Inn, untractions in southern Utah and packed and sat down to read it. She said it made Kanab sound northern Arizona. The Vacation Guide also shows like an interesting little town so visitors to our area that Kanab she decided to go check the place is truly one of the most unique out. I ran into her again Satur- - nitely. There should be respect for the flag. It should be a symbol of reverence. It shouldntbe burned. It represents our country and being patriotic. I taught my kids not to put it on the floor. It should represent something more meaningful so they wont treat it disrespectfully. I like how our city put flags up on Flag Day. It made me think I want to do something next year to honor and celebrate Flag Day. Im a singer and I like to sing about my country and the flag represents it. discussion amongst ourselves and local advertisers we as a newspaper decided we would try to address this problem in the best way we knew how by publishing a tourist type newspaper. The result of much discussion, planning, writing and production has resulted in the Kanab Area Vacation Guide which became available to every party check- - Overall I dont believe a bill should be passed not to burn the flag. I believe more respect and honor should be given to the country as a whole. I believe in honoring the flag as it goes by, standing at attention, taking your hat off, saluting it. But we need to remember the flag is only a sign of freedom and is not the reason we have freedom. We should honor the flag as the flag, but honor the country most importantly. Results of an informal telephone poll: CD Publishers Point of What is the future of tourism for the Kanab area? I have found that as I ask this question of local business people I get as many varied answers as the number of people I talk to. This is quite surprising considering tourism has been such a in the local econseveral years. One would omy for think there would be more unity of thought and some kind of commmonly held community goal regarding such an large economic contributor. Why isnt there a common goal when it comes to tourism in Kanab or Kane County? That question gets as many varied responses as the first question I asked. However, amongst the variety of responses one sentiment seems to be commonly agreed on Kanab, as a whole, has done little to promote and groom itself as more than a pit stop for travelers on their way to the international attractions it sits strategically in the middle After PM Editorial Services Kent Brinkerhoff, Kanab: Defi- CVi I'l: CO i Yes No Don't Know Z7 Ua Amis AUV IklH cm G- UitTv A O? CE'Ntr It This SfigKTr 'Tte - a copy of a note that was left at the evfStThiisjq 5- - V?-CT- Surm-San- d jwDwj Motel In Kanab by a Swedish traveler. It seems some tourists are able to realize the unique- ness of Kanab even when some local residents don't. day night at another gift shop first impression and the way further up the street buying theyre told things are. souvenirs. garding tourism in the Kanab In my opinion most people area most of us can probably do perceive things based on their a better job on both counts. Re-mo- re |