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Show Feature 1st TGI SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4. 1999 Annual Western By Barbara Pylss On Friday morning at 9:30 The plans are firming up for a.m., Koch wili attend a cerWestern emony where he will witness the Round-Uto be held in the unveiling of his plaque on Legends on Utah Kanab, September 9, the Kanab Walk of Fame. A three-day celebra- Tom Mix Walk of Fame Plaque 10 & 11. The tion will look back on real live Ceremony will be held on Saturpeople who made a lasting im- day morning. For those young people who have never heard of pression on Kane County. So get involved as Kanab turns Tom Mix, he was Kanabs first back the clock to the heyday of Reel Cowboy, filmingDeadwood the cowboy and his trustworthy Coach around the Kanab area horse. Find out why the period about 75 years ago. Later, Gary of the cowboy was like no other Biown also known as Cowboy time in the history of America. Jack will give a talk on Tom Mix Kanab will also celebrate the and his life style. The western era when Kanab and Kane movies that Howard Koch made County were Hollywoods new- in Kanab will be shown at the est stars. Back when the classic Travel Council Building from 10 western was a big draw at the a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday. What a thrill it will be for box office, the scenic landscape around Kanab became the per- Kanab when 20 cowboy legends fect location for filming. As early from all over the United States as the 1930s, Kanab was estab- gather to compete in the Cowlished as Little Hollywood. It boy Poetry Competition. Several was a time like no other in the local poets will also spin a few tales. The Cowboy Poetry Comhistory of Kanab. Round-Up The Western Legends petition takes place at the Old will also celebrate the his- Bam Playhouse. A colorful commerative pin tory of the pioneer. A variety of Pioneer Lore will be on display celebrating Kanabs 1st Annual up and down main street. The Western Legends Round-U- p will showings will include wagon be sold for $3.00. This pin will building, pottery making, pio- not only help locals and visitors neer quilts, a blacksmith, wagon remember the occasion, but it wheel, rope making and much will also admit them to the Cowmore. Mountain Men wili set up boy Poetry Competition. Featured performers at the camps and there will also be a Round-Up will be Buckaroo Navajo rug weavingdemonstra-tio- n and a handmade quilt show. PoetWaddieMitchell andRAV. A Fast Draw Contest will be Hampton. Mitchell has appeared held at High Noort in down- on such television shows as Good town Kanab. Morning America and the ToIn conjunction with everything night Show. Hampton was the else, there will be storytellers, 1996 male vocalist of the yesr. On Friday evening, there will bands, cowboy singers, and an be a musicpoetryjam session at open mike for those who feel like preforming before an audience. the Kanab High School AuditoIn addition, Goodbear and his, rium. Tickets are $12.00 for Native American Dancers, and adults and $6.00 for children. Mitchell and Hampton will the Western Legend Square conclude the round up Saturday Dancers will perform. The three days of celebration evening at the Kanab High will kick off when the legendary School Auditorium. The winners ProducerDirector Howard W. of the cowboy contest will share Koch, who made 11 movies in the stage with Mitchell and the Kanab area, holds a Press Hampton. Tickets are $15.00. Tickets and event schedules Conference at the Red Hills fast-approachi- ng p Con-venti- unique heritage. WESTERN LEGENDS ROUND-U- P will consist of folklifefolklore displays such as wagon building, mountain men camp, Native American dancers, rug weaving, pottery making, pioneer quilt display, cowboy poetry, music groups, etc. WESTERN LEGENDS COMMITTEE has been active for a year to find and brii iU these events to Kanab and are presently putting everything together. r WESTERN LEGENDS NEEDS FUNDING. We would very much appreciate any donations of any size... help us make this festival an annual event that Kanab Kane County will be proud of. Dear WESTERN LEGENDS ROUND-UP- : Please accept my tax deductible donation and keep up the good work! Up to $99 Friend $00-$40- 0 Supporter 8 I I I Sponsor Major Sponsor 1 a a Phone a Address i State Mastercard Q Visa City Please charge my: Card Nuraber 5 Try to figure this out Thanks, Look for the answer ... $l,000-$249- 9 Signature Or make check payable to in the next SUN $500-$99- 9 1 Name (please print) Eye Teasers Last Week: High IO V P 13 9-- W i) WESTERN LEGENDS ROUND-Uis an event that will happen in Kanab on September 9, 10, 11, 1999. We are dedicated to develop, promote and preserve our western legends, history, culture and heritage of Kane County, for the purpose of training, educating, exposing and instilling a desire to learn more and appreciation for our western heritage. Also to honor and extol our predecessors and those who have made and continue to make important contributions to Kane County's imim covuTir uvn care; G457 mittee has spent the last year advisory committee are: May finding and bringing these speAlvey, Donna Casebolt, cial events to Kanab. The fol- Roger Carter, Sheila Alvord and lowing members have been on Jennifer Kaufman the committee since it started: Mark your calendars and pi an Dennis Judd, chairperson; Rob- to attend as may events as yon ert Houston, Lyle Heyborne, can! Kanab, Utah discussion about the Real Cow- Frontier Movie Town. About six days before the Westboy verses the Reel Cowboy at Paul ern Legends Round-Up- , the Old Bam Playhouse. Office Hrs. M, T, F boys will appear in the Souvenir Carol Sullivan, Betsy Canedy, Program that will be available Lynette Jones, Ross Ray, and closer to the event. Cherly McLendon. Don Harrison The Western Legends Com- is also helping. Members of the v Center. Later that are available at Dennys evening there will be a panel Wigwam, Camp Nostalgia, and 76 E 100 S, Kanab Round-O- o Bliss will leave Levi, Utah with two chuck wagons and 40 horses. The bannefs on his wagons will read: Western Legend Round-U- p in Kanab, Utah or Bust. A single, riderless horse, wearing an empty saddle will pay tribute to two cowboys or ranchers who have made important contributions in Kane County. The names of the two honored cow on Dr. Stuart K Allan 15 L. Dennis Judd - Chairman a Zip a 8 Exp. Date : i i WESTERN LEGENDS 78 East Center Kanab, UT 84741 i i a -- a |