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Show Feature SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21. 1996 Colorful business moves location By Barbara Pyles FlyingA Antiques and B.P.E. Auto Glass, Upholstery has a brand new home. The business, owned by Christine Neff is now located at 89 West Center, Kanab. Firing A Antiques is a fun place to shop. The store carries a line of hard to find antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, knick-knac- ks and crafts. Walking through the doors is almost like taking a journey hack in time. Townsfolk and tourists alike come to buy objects worthy of remembrance, things the newer generation never knew existed. Have you ever wished that you could own some cf your childhood toys again? Well, the shop offers to sell you such playthings as a 50 s Barbie Doll House, Fisher Price collectibles. Tonka trucks, dolls galore, and much more. Neff has started to bring together buyers and sellers. Why not rent a booth in her shop to sell your antiques, collectibles 7 and crafts? Call or 3262 for details. Other than her dealers, where does Neff get her antiques? You guessed right, she does a lot of scrounging, trading and bartering. I like to cany things of interest to both men and women," says Neffi She also carries things as American as apple pie. The and Elvis tourists love Coca-Col- a items. Yet, you never know. It all depends on who comes through the door." Her husband, Alan, said: "The selling of antiques goes in spurts. One week we sell a lot of toys. The next week it might be glassware, or something else. The people who rent the spaces should have a3 big a variety as they can, because you never know what is going to sell. Other services offered Auto Glass: Everyday low prices on all auto glass. Quality auto glass, mobile service, in- 644-282- TNs kttte Spencer boy brought thoughts to the author of Lute boys tke Peter Maugftan, one of the causatbes of the wagon trek westward back in 1850. Photo by Myma Cox. Myrnas musings Someone made a nice head-- , By Myma Cox After the last covered wagon stone with Peters name and age is rolled into the shed for an- printed on it. Thi3 was all they other year of storage, and the could do. They walked on topioneer aprons and bonnets are wards the west never looking tucked away, there still remains back for the precious cargo left some thoughts and feelings con- behind. Later when other comcerning Utah and her birthday. panies would catch up, they gave As I photographed the young news of the tiny grave and told Spencer boy on the wagon seat, family members that other all smiles and enjoying the mo- young ones had been laid to rest ment, my thoughts drifted to beside little Peter Maughan. I would like to personally pay another wagon, another time this centennial year to tribute desert. and a place in the whose hearts longed to see those a of face I envisioned the whose eager spirits youngster not nearly so plump Zion, those set forth on the trek, but circumand healthy in 1850. As the wagon rolled along the stances did not allow them to young Peter, who sat between rejoice with the saints in Salt his brother and sister, leaned Lake City. Most Utahns have fcreward and fell beneath the that heritage. Let us keep it huge, grindingwagon wheeL The strong in oar efforts to live out wagon was pulled to a stop. How- our lives. We may never have to ever the back wheel was atop cross the plains, but we can cross the three year olds small back. the street to a neighor who needs Those who loved the boy wept us and give of all we have in the around the bruised and broken light of service. In so doing, little body. Lovinghands dressed maybe in some small way we him in his own white linen can repay the sacrifices made in clothes. He was placed inside a our behalf. Peter Weston Maughan died dry goods box, which was July .12, 1850. His parents were for fortunate felt Peters family among the first settlers in have a Wellsville, Cache County, Utah. many loved ones did not coffin to protect their bodies from Weston, Idaho was named in honor of his mother. wild beasts and weather. 1 I Flowers Say I Love You Kanab Floral & Ceramics Old Bam Playhouse I 50 Discount Coupon Good for entire party! I I I I L- - I surance work, repair and replacement. Upholstery: Providing quality upholstery' for autos, boats, trampolines, and the home is high on the list. The company offers a free estimate and a large variety of fabric samples to choose from. Alan also builds and sells mail boxes. He duplicates the look of real race cars, tractors, caterpillars, boats and more in his mail boxes, and he takes special orders. Before moving to Kanab, the couple owned an automotive related business for 15 years in Prescott, Arizona. We did anything from upholstery to building cars, race cars, antique cars, and hot rods, she said. It was hard serious work. We thought when we went back into business, it would be something we would have fun doing, said Alan. Alan also raced about 30 years with the best of them, but thats another story. f Tire Center W - felt 'Q- - Auto & Light Truck V, in Selection Area Largest Road Hazard Protection Service Competitive Prices-Loc- 'JiAI i - lit i FREE For afl your pet & craft need-s- Rotation-Balancin- 612 S. Main Fredonia 9 3i -- 11 J Pill g (Ask for Details) Computer Handmade crafts Craft supplies Birds, fish, reptiles Pet supplies Birthday gift ideas - goodyeab a! 643-731- i Flying A Antiques offer many unusual items. Christine and Alan Neff also seS custom made mailboxes, like the race car shown above. They can duplicate tractors, boats and more. Photo by Barbara Pyles. 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