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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY APRIL Community Kim Brigham Young is coming to Kanab Brigham Live! is the culmination of thousands of hours of careful research including diaries, letters and speeches recorded during Brigham Youngs life, as well as many papers and biographies written since his passing. Much of the research has only recently been develd oped, shedding on the character and light personality of this great man. The audience visits with Brigham Young as he recounts the major events in his life and other topics. He displays the American West. As one reviewer qualities that made him a power- noted, Arringtons performance ful leader, endeared him to his is a remarkable chemistry of wit, followers, and caused him to be sensitivity, maturity and both feared and misunderstood energy.. .a flesh and blood n in his huby his enemies. He rounds out Brigham, the performance by taking ques- manity, humor, intelligence and full-blow- tions from audience members. James Arringtons penetratmuch-needeing portrayal of Brigham Young is exactly life-sizThe creation of the intimate Brigham Young is complete with sparkling humor and surprisingly topical wisdom on a wide variety of subcomments on polygamy, tobacco, jects. The voice is that of the the westward trek and many fieiy yet astute observer of the e. personal magnetism Theatre played a significant role in the lives of the pioneers and early settlers. Community theatrical productions not only provided entertainment; they also created a pleasant diversion from the harsh realities of everyday frontier life. The performance in Kanab will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the KHS auditorium. General admission will be $4. Brigham Live! is sponsored by the Kanab Variety Arts Council. Springtime in the desert Spring in Utahs Dixie brings about an awakening responsible for one of natures finest profusion of wild flowers across an otherwise parched land. Late winter and early spring storms deposit rich amounts of moisture to the desert landscape, causing seeds produced by last years plants to sprout. Animals that inhabit southwestern Utah's hot desert region reap the benefit of the early spec-tacles- -a Womens Civic Club hosts District Convention: The Kanab Womens Civic Club held its April Southern District Convention on the 13th. There were six state officers attending: Martha Pasker, state president, Carolyn Nash, president elect, Gwen Hunter, 2nd See DESERT, Page 14 vice president, Donna Deardon, treasurer, Annette Day, record- spring storms with an abunEarth Day poster winners dance of food. Some of the flowThe winners ofthe Think Globally, Act Locally" Earth Day poster contest were ers and grasses will be consumed named. Jody Button, junior at KHS, won the grand prize. Amanda Carter, 1st by wildlife as they make their grader at KES won second place. 2nd grader Adam Hiscock of Moccasin spring appearance. Elementary took third. Adam Van Dyke, a 5th grade at KES and Lotoya Tsoi of Usually, desert animals are Fredonia Elementary earned honorable mentions. Judges Kay Griswold and Cyrus Mejia pose with Hiscock, Carter and Van Dyke and the winning posters. ing secretary and Marrium Croom, parliamentarian. Kanab Area Physicians Calendar & Office Hours Dr. Anderson-Orthope- Dt I presiPhjdlisStewart, for the dent, presided meeting. ou-iistr- The entertainment included Sharron Bunting, Rosalie Hatch and Beverly Willis, singing several beautiful songs. Vanessa 1st Tuesday each month dic 644-261- 2 ' 3rd Tuesday each month Green-Orthoped- ic Dr. Olson-Podiat- ric Nose & Throat Dr. Peterson-Ea- r, Phillips Radiologist Cardiology Clinic Casebolt, (Miss Kane County), performed some outstanding pieces on the violin, a very talented representative for the county. Diana Franklin gave an extremely humorous reading, written by her father Ernest Kirby, and we had the presentation of the colors from the local Girl Scouts. We presented our ClubWoman MacDonald. She was completely surprised by the appearance of her two daughters, daughter-in-laand granddaughter. Edyth has been active within the Civic Club for many years, having been secretary and treasurer for both the Civic Club and the Southern District for more than two periods each. Edyth worked in the bank for 23 years, graduated from Kanab High School and attended Weber College and LDS Business School. The Civic Club would like to thank Emma Norton and Marge Burgess for their outstanding arts and crafts display, and to Margaret Pilkington and Penne Faris for the table decorations. The convention was ended on a note of gifts for the 6tate officers and door prizes The Kanab Womens Civic Club is looking forward to hostessing the State Convention on May 2,3 & 4 in Sandy, Utah. 644-261- 2 644-581- 1 1st Thursday each month ' r 2nd , 644-26; Tuesday each month 2nd & 4th Wed. each month ; 644-582nd Wednesday each month 6442612 12 ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER 11 1 The Kane County Hospital's regular govefning board meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Kane County Hospital's Conference room. Brought to you by Kane County Hospital irt of the Year award to Edyth Natural relief is now available. Call 24 hours 1 -8- 00-724-3344 w |