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Show A SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MARCH 1, 1895 wkod N By Barbara Pyles When you shake the hand of Rev. Don Proctor, the new pastor of the United Church of Kanab and Fredonia, you feel like you just made a friend. Proctor was called by the congregation of the United Church to serve as their new minister. The congregation minhas been without a e ister since August 1994. Proctor is a person with a sense of humor, and with the ability and experience to be the pastor in a Shared Ministry Church. For over 22 years Rev. Proctor preached the Gospel of Christ at full-tim- multi-denomination- al, infill Seabury Western, an Episcopal school in Evanston. In 1964, Proctor was ordained in DeKalb, Illinois by the Northern Illinois Association of the United Methodist Church. He started his Christian ministry at Wedron Methodist Church in Wedron, Illinois while still attending seminary. He was pas- tor at Earlville Methodist Church and ministered to families with 47 different religious backgrounds. Proctor spent his childhood in several small towns in southern Illinois, and busied his young life with the daily routine of being the son of a Methodist minister. At the age of 16, he entered McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois and earned a Bachelor Degree in Social Studies. And he earned a Masters Degree in Physical Education from Southern Illinois Univer- sity. After graduation, .he coached and taught school. The Lord had yet to call Proctor. But strange are the workings of destiny and fate. While playing basketball for a traveling team, he stopped at a youth camp. Upon reflection Proctor said: The orientation of religion at the camp led me to think about what I was doing with my life and what God wanted to do with my life. He began studying for the ministry at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The following semester he transferred to Northwestern University Seminary in He Illinois. attended Evanston, a Jesuit school at St. Louis University and received a Masters Degree in Religion. He also attended McCormick Presbyterian University in Chicago and received Liturgical training at Garrett-Theologic- al impressive accomplishments while being a minister he had this to say: A minister can be a central point, a figure and maybe a leader, a shepherd, a coach or whatever you want him to be. But basically it is the people who get things done. Proctor also likes to enjoy himself. His hobbies are reading, golfing, racquetball, traveling and watching sports on TV. Show me a ball and I will play it or enjoy it, he says. Church for two years before transferring to the United Church of Christ in Rock Falls, In February, he relocated to Illinois where he was pastor for seven years. In 1972, because Kanab to start another chapter his son suffered from asthma, in his life of ministry. Proctor he accepted a call to the Bounti- said both he and his wife Marge the Bountiful Community ful Community Church. 600-80- 0 14 like Kanab very much. I am really grateful to the people of During his years in Bountiful and before, Proctor chose to the church and the community serve the Lord in many chal- for the reception, the kindness lenging ways. And while his ac- and the welcome my wife and I received, he said. complishments for the Lord are too many to mention, a few do stand out. Working for city, county and state mental health and department of social services became a way of life. He served eight years on the county and eight years on state board of mental health department of social services, and helped set up many clinics in the rural areas of southern Utah. He did training for mental health centers and day seminars. He would assess spiritual needs and comfort families and people in bereavement and crisis. He started attending national conferences on families as a representative for the state of Utah in 1974, and was involved in policy making on the police advisory board. He helped develop the Senior Citizens Center in Bountiful, and started the first food pantry in the area that is still functioning. The Wednesday morning prayer group and a liturgical group made its debut The new minister at the United Church of KanabFredonia is the Rev. Don Proctor. Don and his wife Marge come to Kanab from the Bountiful Commu-hav- e nity Church. Photo by Barbara Pyles. Zadrozny gets a kick out of life By Dixie Brunner It wouldnt be a good idea to pick a fight with Johnny Zadrczny. The new Kanab resident isnt a bully or anything-actuall- y quite the opposite is true. Its just not wise to take on the O.KU. United States Super Middleweight Full Contact Champion. The laid-bacsouthern Utah lifestyle of Kanab was appealing to Zadrozny, after growing up in Detroit. He and his wife Tracy are expecting their first child, and wanted him her to grow up in a healthy, safe environment. I wanted to live in a place that wasnt like Detroit, commented Zadrozny, where everybodys friendly. Zadrozny won the top championship karate title last Novem k, non-viole- nt ber at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. In the extreme fall contact event, the competitors wrists and ankles were taped to prevent injury. The U.S. championship title earned Zadrozny a spot on the Olympic team, if he chooses to pursue the gold. If Zadrozny was given to boasting, his 47 wins, 3 loss record would earn him bragging rights. He is often asked to participate g in matches. But for now, Zadrozny is sharing his talents with Kanab and sui rounding areas. He teaches martial arts classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. at the Kanab Community Center. Zadrozny teaches Tae Kwon Do, a martial art that emphasizes high and dynamic kicks. This al, fund-raisin- while he was paster of the church. Recently, he secured funds to build a day care center, an elderly day care center, counseling center, an AA center and food bank all on the Bountiful Community Church property. Although Proctor racked up Korean defense form was originally used in dealing with Samarai swords, and is most effective in dealing with aggressors a short distance from you. It gives students a lot of flexibility and discipline. Along with Tae Kwon Do, Zadrozny instructs his students in Kenpo, which teaches good inside fighting techniques and hand skills, which is helpful in close contact. Zadrozny doesnt believe the ability to defend yourself gives license to bully. I tell my students that if they pick a fight with anybody, theyre out of the class, says Zadrozny. You need to use your head. But there have been a few times when Zadrozny has had to utilize his skills. Once in the parking lot of the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, he saw a guy trying to break into his car with a Slim Jim. I asked him to leave the car, and he started to walk away, recalls Zadrozny. He then turned around and took a swing at me. Zadrozny quickly subdued the surprised culprit, and walked him into hotel security. Zadrozny himself, began martial arts classes when he was five studying under many dif- ferent instructors, including Master Kym, the 1976 Korean Guaranteed low priced propane. COAST GAS has an optional price agreement that will keep you protected from unethical price increases. One of the fastest growor Call local ing companies in southern Utah.are certified the state All our employees by the in and propane industry. experienced and trained 644-20- 800-43905- 83 52. 3rd Dan Blackbelt Tae Kwon Doe Johnny Zadrozny is offering lessons to Kanab residents at the new Community Center. Olympic coach. The match that he is most proud of was a bout against Flash Newton, fourth in the country at the time. In the first round, I got off a good kick to his ear, recalled Zadrozny. But he toughened up, and got a technical knockout against me. Im proud to say that I went six rounds with him. Zadrozny hopes the community will get involved, and join his classes. You might just get a kick out of it. |