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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31, 2001 Community ,' . , Annual Arbor Day poster contest y) Domestic Blitz For-estr- y, By Dixie Brunner How much can pack I into this suitcase? Ive said it before and Ill say and create bags better suited it again, I snap at Dennis as we them. The new Calvin Klein mens pull our bags from the trunk of the car, being able to pack all your vacation clothes in a briefcase is nothing to brag about. Its better than stuffing two large suitcases to the seams. Have you ever heard of the traveling light concept? Spare me, I answer, swinging the small cosmetics case I was carrying toward the gate. Dix, he stopped, attempting to catch his breath as he struggled with the mammoth bags, Ive been treated for a hernia after our last two vaca- luggage has everything the male traveler could want, advertising guy tells crowded boardroom. He proudly displays two wallets. Oohs and aahs. What are k their features, one male asks. The brown one has four different compartments to hold all the clothing that youd ever want to take on a trip, man tells audience. But the black one has a special built-i- n feature-- a fold up raincoat for those rainy days! tions. Why dont men understand own cases both Its your that a trip is an opportunity to fault, have wheels. get dressed up? And for heavens too roll! to He sake, we need to have clothes Theyre heavy countered. After all, were only with us for every eventuality. going for four days, how much did you really need to bring? I just dont get it, Dennis Four outfits for the days, and comments as he watches me four for the nights, I said. unpack at the hotel. Why did And why do you need all those you pack this snowsuit? shoes? Because green looks good with I emit a long, perturbed sigh. my eyes, I counter. Yes, but were in San Diego. Why is it men always resent sort of You never know when it womens shoes-som- e Freudian thing? I have four pair might snow. for the day, and, (I silently enumerate the count in my head), I guess the whole packing isthree pair for the night. Oh wait, sue is just one of those things I shouldve brought another pair which set men and women apart, for the last night! Can we go and we should be happy for the back? I look back to see Dennis differences. Dix, do you think you could attempting to get on the escalator with the two suitcases with- maybe go a bit lighter next time, out much luck. I guess I could Dennis asks, settling into his always try doubling up a pair airplane seat and wiping the one night, I think to myself. beaded sweat off his forehead. Til try, I answer thinking to differMen and women have myself what a baby hes being ent attitudes toward travel pack- about all of this. Why isnt the ing. As with many things, the plane taking off? conWill passenger Dixie Brunner to some of sort contest sider it please come to the cockpit? We see how few things they can take! need to remove some of your Marketing execs should capital- luggage before we can get off the ize on male packing behavior, ground. outdoor-plumbing-typ- The Utah Division of Fire and State Lands invites all elementary schools awe-struc- throughout Utah to participate in an annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. $1,000 each for their schools. Schools may use the prize money any way they wish. Students win U.S. Savings Bonds and framed certificates. Registration deadline is Feb' . ruary 9, 2001. be will awarded Winners ; their prizes during annual Ar- bor Day celebrations to be held in several locations around the state. The grand prize poster is professionally printed and distributed statewide, and the winning fifth grade poster will be entered in the National Arbor Day Poster Contest. c Registration materials have been sent to principals Schools not receiving registration materials in the mail, or desiring more information, should contact the Utah Arbor Day Committee at throughout-fJta- email nrslf.cbatesstate.ut.us, 801-538-55- 13 successful! By Lisa Livingston One easy and fun way for fami- lies to enjoy reading and to de- velop a lifelong reading habit is to use the newspaper. It doesnt cost much, and it has something for everyone. Here are some ways to read with the comics! (I know the SUN doesnt have comics, but maybe after this article, they will consider putting some in!) Take a few minutes to read the comics together. Read aloud . and with expression, then try acting out what you just read what a way to let the drama queenking in your house really have her time in the spotlight! 2. 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Deadline: This contest is open to stuAll entries for the state condents in grades four through six, who can enter their creative post- test must be postmarked by Febers to win valuable savings bonds ruary 9, 2001; the 51 state winprizes. There are winners in each ners are automatically entered of the 50 states and the District into the national competition.' of Columbia, in addition to the Special thanks to: Wells Fargo Bank for sponthree national winners who will be flown to Washington, D.C. soring the Utah State Poster Wells Fargo Bank is the proud Contest. For more information or a copy sponsor for the winners in Utah. of the entry form: Poster theme: The posters should show how Visit our web site: savings bonds can help goals and www.savingsbonds.gov click on dreams come true. Also the the kids page Write to: Savings Bonds campaigns theme should be on the poster: Reach for the Stars-Bu- y Marketing Office, 390 Union U.S. Savings Bonds. 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