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Show a SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Community iinuia 0 u uii I mu m i 1 . - vwi A i ) A 'S3' 2 Ai t i'H Come see The Ride ' 1 . I V. . i i t , By Dixie Brunner r ? J I IVX Presidential posturing get a negative reaction, and then change the answer the next to endear the opposing public. How do they keep it all straight? I cant even remember my four sons names in correct order, let alone keep a repertoire of politically-cor-rec- t answers on subjects ranging from welfare to womens rights. And whats the deal with this bus thing? These guys have never ridden a bus in their lives, and now theyre pretending to be in the Greyhound Frequent Riders club? Reminiscent of the old whistle stop tours, I guess its just their attempt to communicate with us little people. If only they were made to ride a real commercial bus across country. Theyd have to deal with clogged toilets and passengers who hadnt touched a can of deodorant for the last thousand miles! Being a member ofthe media , (which Ive noticed has the same appeal as the plague of late), puts me in a difficult position to really speak my mind...but if you ask my husband, speaking my mind has never been a big ing, yet deeply moving, dramatic film from World Wide Pictures, the motion picture ministry of Billy Graham. The story follows Smokey Banks, a fictional former world champion bull rider, as he encounters a turning point in his life. In trouble with the law, he is sentenced to community service, which includes teaching old Danny ONeil how to ride a bull. Unexpected friendships lead to surprising conclusions. The public is invited to see the film at New Hope Bible Church on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. A free-wi- ll offering will be received their to defray costs. v. 14-ye- plumbing in full public on an airport runway, none had a wife whod get tipsy and spill the family secrets, none ever vomited during a state dinner directly on a foreign dignitary, none ever had kids who did comThe Slickrock String Band, composed of Doug and Terry Griffin, with edy skits about them on na- friend Karen Arndt of Las Vegas, won the Old Time Band category at a Best tional television, and last but of the West competition in southern Arizona. not least, none ever needed an intern...even when they werent Micim Eieii Buck Pieici Lets face it. These guys arent Kanabs own Slickrock String the summer of 1999 they rejewels. So they have to try to Band was recently invited to com- leased their second recording, project an image which makes them appear to be a little better than they really are. So while they complain about it, they use the media to the hilt. They use it to look and c.ct profound, they use it to be seen at important political functions, heck, they even use it to kiss babies who we all know are one breath away from spitting up. pete at the 2nd Annual Best of The West Shootout Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival and Super Bowl Party in Buckeye, AZ. The festival promoters invited previous winners of Bluegrass, Old Time, and Fiddle competitions from around the Southwest, to vie for the title of Best of the West in their category. Doug and Griffin, with their friend But while they occasionally Terry Karen Arndt of Las Vegas, travmake fools out of themselves, eled to Southern Arizona and won they do have a lot of help pro- the Old Time Band category. ducing a positive public image. Members of the Slickrock I bet if I had a speech writer, have been performwardrobe and make-u- p artist, StringBand around the Southwest for a security guard and a few as- ing many years, and since relocatsistants, you wouldnt see me ing to Kanab have performed for commit nearly as many faux private parties and tourist pas as I usually do. at local establishments And I promise that if Im groups including Angel Canyon Cook-outelected... the Old Barn, Frontier Psst, my assistant whispers. Movie Town, and the Gazebo. In What? I whisper back an- s, and are currently in the process of recording their third. Your next opportunity to see the award winning Slickrock StringBand will be at the Music At The Library concert, second in the series, on March 1 1, 2000. e They will offer their best Appalachian fiddle tunes, and folk songs. Terry plays fiddle and autoharp; Doug plays baijo; Karen plays guitar; and Terry and Doug do the singing. In addition, Terry will offer several selections on the hammer dulcimer and lap dulcimer. Dont forget to make plans now to attend the 2nd Annual Southern Utah Bluegrass Festival where they will also (July of the three days. each perform Look for more information on these events in future issues of the SUN. old-tim- New Hope Bible Church 395 S 200 E Kanab 14-1- 6) Sunday, Feb. 27 6:00 p.m. A Vxtd Wide Pictuw Presentation Phyllis and the girls at Creative Cuts would like to wish well in her new career. committee, it should be Senate Texas profanity, none would appropriations committee-bi- g ever considering bugging any- difference! I guess Id need all the help I one, none had family members who utilized- their outdoor could get. lightning-bolt-incurrin- ar Slickrock String Band wins first place sick. noyed. for me. Youre dragging toilet paper problem Politicians complain about the on the heel of your shoe. media. The media is their enOh thanks,! respond, quickly emy. The poor, innocent politi- disposing of said paper. And cians are tricked, misquoted, when Im elected, I will encourportrayed in the wrong context, age the Senate procreation comphotographed in the wrong mittee to focus the nations light...and would never ever in- funds... hale! Psst, my speech writer whisLets see. None of them ever pers. had a penchance for movie stars What is it this time, I whiswho stood over air condition per back exasperated. You said Senate procreation grates, none were known for their The Ride is a new entertain- , Domestic Blitz Ive been watching the Presidential posturing by both political parties of late and quite frankly, I find it amusing. Theyll say one thing one day, 7 WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2000 g - We offer you the best manufactured homes in the industry. 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