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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY APRIL 2. 1997 7 at Fredonia Chamber of Community Springtime Bryce Canyon Domestic Blitz L By Dixie Brunner Training your man Dixie, theres no toilet paper in our bathroom, " yells husband from powder room. Could you bring me some?" Sorry hon, Ive got to go, I yell with feminist, confidence. "See you later. Cosmopolitan says women need to take a strong stand when attempting to get their man to hel p with everyday chores. Without warning, hide all of the toilet paper so that this time, hes the one stuck with the empty card board tube. Hell suddenly be able to sympathize with your position and hell be more senstive to the consequences ifhe doesnt change the roll next time. I couldn't help but notice when I came home that the suggestion toilet paper hadnt worked-th- e dispenser was still empty. I just had to ask. Honey, I was wondering why you didnt load on a new roll of toilet paper? Didnt have to, he said proudly, displaying a small pack of tissue. I had a packet of Kleenex in my pocket. So much for pop psychology. I know, I know. I should've resisted the magazine at the check-ou- t line. Heaven knows arIve read enough self-hel- p ticles to know that they rarely work. But the title was so appealing to me in my life circumstances. The article was, 20 Ways To Get Him To Do What You Want. Since I have five hims at my house, I thought that it would be good reading. Apart from the foiled toilet paper caper, they had other suggestions that d probably meet with about the same response if I were to enlist them at our house. Lets discuss and analyze a few of them- Problem-yo- u want him to help decorate. Their answer-le- t him do the heavy lifting and then reward him with words of admiration about his physique. (Im not kidding, it says this.) sure whatDixie solution-mak- e ever youre decorating is close to either the TV or the fridge. Distraction is good when enlisting male-typ- e labor. Problem-yo- u want him to dress better. Their answer-star- t go- ing to nicer places, theory being they cant wear beat upjeans in restaurant. a form&bdress-cnl- y Dixie comment-- 1 tried this tact on my oldest sen. He dropped me oil at the front door and picked me up an hour later ...after hed eaten at McDonalds. Problem-yo- u want him to ex . Commerce meeting National Park w Lengthening daylight, prairie dogs emerging from their burrows, warmer days and concession operations opening for the season within the park are all signs of springtime at Bryce Canyon National Park. The following are the 1997 schedule of operations for the park. Beginning Sunday, April 13 the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center will open daily from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Summer hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. arescheduled to begin on Friday, May 23. Restrooms, exhibits, publication and slide program are available, including information on hiking, camping; press emotions and cry occasionOld ally. Their answer-Hen- t Yeller. The quiet of his living room will provide a safe environment for him to let down his guard and cry. Dixie's tidbit-- l got the same reaction when I ran over his new golf clubs with the car. Problem-me- n in ycur life wont help dean. Their answer-Don- t nag, but just do the housecleaning by yourself in front of them. accommodations and other It should make them feel guilty. nearby attractions. Dixie's comment-Ha- l This obviBackcountry permits are isfiction be must a Ive sued from 8:00 sun. to 5:00 p.m. piece. ously on tried the martyr act the group , . and beginning on May 1 a $5.00 at my house. The only comment administrative fee will be I got was, Mom you should take charged for each backcountry a nap after youre done scrub- permit issued. Ranger-conducte- d walks and talks are bing the floor. You look tired. Problem-me- n wont ask for di- scheduled to begin in late May. Tent and trailer camping is rections, its say, youre lost say currently available in loops A were lost that way the problem and B of North Campground on becomes collaborative failure in- a first-comd basis. stead of a personal failure. On April 1, all remaining loops Dixie's aside-- l tried this once, in North Campground and the but I may have waited too long. picnic area located near the By the time I told Dennis that campground will be open. we were lost, we had travelled Weather permitting loop A of 100 miles in the wrong direction! Sunset Campground will open Problem-h- e never expresses on Sunday, April 13. Camphis love for you. Solution-mak- e ground fees are $ 10.00 per night love a he letter that generic up per site. can fill in the blanks on. Cosmo The historic Bryce Canyon bunch make a that Lodge will open on Tuesday, April you suggests of copies and give them to him. 1 for the season, and will remain (To make it easier, youre sup- open until November 1. The lodge offers a variety of accommodaposed to supply the stamped envelopes. Here is tions: including motel rooms, their form love letter: historic Western cabins and Dearest is like suites. The lodge also operates a , Your oxygen to me. Without it, I would restaurant with extended breakfast and lunch hours, a gift shop, perish. Your beautiful I makes me time every post office and interpretive talks . If you were to leave me, I highlighting the history of the dont know what Id do. Perhaps Bryce Canyon Lodge. Pd with a in a The General Store opened on But no suffering could match a Tuesday, April 15. It is located life without you, dearest . near Sunrise Point parking area. Love always, . Groceries, quick meals, campDixie's two cents-The- y are count- ing supplies and ing on the fact that men will fill shower and laundry facilities are in the blanks with loving words. available at this facility. Two-hoMen are more practical then horseand half-da- y women, they dont think the back rides, led by concession same way we do. Here would be wranglers, afford visitors a the letter Im sure that Pd get if unique way to explore Bryce I were to ask my husband to fill Canyon. For further informain the blanks. tion and ride availability, inDearest Dixie. Your cooking is quire at the Lodge. like oxygen to me. Without it, I We invite you to experience would perish. Your beautiful springtime and the splendid solilaundry makes me not itch ev- tude of Bryce Canyon National ery time I wear it. If you were to Park. Whether drivingthe 18 mile leave me, I dont know what Pd main park rosd to eqjcy the many do. Perhaps Pd drown in a pile of 0'erloaks or hiking the trails leading down through pillars ofrocks, dirtiLdpthw with stomach. But no suffering could know as hoodoo", there are many match a life without you dear-e-st ego-defeatin- g. Solu-tion-Do- nt e, self-address- first-serve- ed be planting flowers. The March 19, 1997 Cham- ber of Commerce meeting was called to order by President Gary Holsten at 8:08 p.m. in the Fredonia Senior Citizens Center. Attending were Howard W. Palen, Shirley Smith, Lillian Lukus, Maggie Dowd, Joy Jordan and Pete Martin. Maggie Dowd of the Forest Service gave a presentation on plans for the upcoming Earth Day and the Earth Celebration Committee. The school poster contest with a recycling theme will end in April. The Earth Cel- - ... . ebration Committee is organiz- of- Highway 89 ing a cean-u- p the Utah border south. The clean-u- p will start about 8 a.m. with a little ceremony at the border and after everyone is fin- ished, refreshments will be served. Honey's I.G A will have recycling bins in their parking lot and Layne Little has volunteered to haul away old cars for free as long as the title is avail- able. These activities will occur on Saturday, April 19. Joy Jordan made a motion for Fredonia to coordinate- - efforts, with committee and it passed unani- mously. By a unanimous vote, the Chamber donated fifty dollars to the committee to help with costs. Girl Scouts will also -t- he-natural Cheryl Johnson requested help in obtaining Easter eggs for the upcoming hunt. Joy Jordan motioned to donate $25 to the cause and motion was accepted unanimously. A few members of the Chamber volunteered to donate some eggs directly. There was a general discussion on preparing for the 5K Run that is coming up. An organizer will be sought shortly. Joy Jordan presented a maga- zine from the Arizona Office of Tourism and indicated that we should make an attempt to list the areaj activities, which met with a general agreement. garding tfye Overlook" concept, she indicated that perhaps the Chamber should investigate the possibility of working closely with Plateau Partners in promoting tourism in the area. Joy also indicated that the waste water project is still in the design stage. We are also in negotiations with Garkane Power with a new hired negotiator. There is also a April 1 1 meeting in Colorado City regarding a gas line coming there that might have possibilities for Re-fro- Fredonia. A work program local businesses is in through the organizational stage through the Governors office. fgsStS t t ra Starting April 7, 1997 satiu K X t t op X K will bo opsn oa Mondays to batter carve you, coin-operat- ed X X X ur Wile.'lLbvb arwavs.DenmS"' X Nov Hours: M-- F 9-- 6 Sat 9-- 5 t 310 South 100 East (Horitcgo Ccrstor) Ccdl for an vWStB&g appointment today fts .. |