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Show DIXIE SUN Page 4 U February 9, 1990 siowBirds" James Curtis Staff Writer When I moved to St. George last fall, I was always told that Utahs Dixie is a big retirement home. I was also told that the term SnowBird is what the St. George natives called these people. As I soon learned a SnowBird is a person who is usually retired and winters in a warm southern and climate summers in a cooler climate. But it wasnt until I was driving around St. George that I came to the conclusion that the term SnowBird is an inadequate description. A more appropriate description at first, is SLOWBIRDS, being stuck behind a four door Oldsmobile was new and somewhat of a novelty. But due to my impatience and lead foot I find it rather challenging sharing the roads with them. learned that be spotted in an american made car most likely the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme or the Cadillac Seville. 3. Their hair is usually white Hey guys, what would be your idea of the most romantic Lost on a deserted event? 1 island with a hundred bikini sun bathing beauties. 2 Snowed in at a condo located pointing and looking out the window. 4. Their brake lights constantly light up (especially on hills). 5. When driving they usually take up two lanes of traffic, making it difficult to pass. I would also like to point out that startling them could be fatal However, despite their in the Swiss Alps with Sammtha Fox. or 3 Sitting next to your girlfriend at the movies with her parents and big brothers right behind you. Or girls, what if you were on a date and you noticed that your date's fly is down. Would tell him about it. 2 you... 1 try your best to ignore it. or 3 stare wide eye mouth open and drool all over the and they are constantly . caterpillar driving speed, SiowBirds are actually very fine people. Because they winter here in St. George they put a large amount of money into our local economy. They are usually upstanding as well as outstanding members of the community. The SiowBirds add a uniqueness to St. George and surrounding areas. It Without these retirees St. actually takes a lot of skill just to avoid them on the road. I soon realized that proper planning was the key to I avoiding the SiowBirds. make it a special point to stay away from one lane roads with I also low speed limits. avoiding SlowBird hangouts such as: Museums, Historical sites and The Hurst Ben Franklin Store can be a time saver. After several months of driving in St. George, Ive Valentine Questionaire Conte George would not be the fine place it is today. Ive come to the conclusion that whenever I encounter a SlowBird while out driving; I simply stay out of their way, and let them enjoy the scenery. Its part of being human. Ill get old just as everyone else will; I just hope that when that time comes Ill be rich enough to hire a young impatient whippersnapper to chauffeur me around. even developed a special eye for them, and I can spot them in almost any situation. 1. They usually travel in pairs. 2. They can usually The DIXIE SUN Staff Advisor: Ed Rogers Editor in Chief: Mindy Schimbeck Assistant Editor: Joanie Sawyers Advertising Manager: Rod Jones Advertising Staff: D J Adams, and Bonnie McNeal Sports Editor: Lewis Harper Staff Writers: Glen W. Burr, James Curtis, Lori Lamoreaux, Michelle Picklesimer, and Adriana Rogers Staff Artist: Karl Petty The Dixie Sun 225 South 700 Eatt St. George, Utah The opinions expressed in the SUN do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the staff or the advisor. The SUN staff reserves the right to edit all letters to he Editor, or not to print a letter submitted. DIXIE SUNJ floor. Well if your mind wanders like these, write them down. They just might win you $15 worth of free videos from Rent - A - Video and a heart shaped pizza from The Pizza Factory, for you and your date. There will be two grand prizes awarded... one for the best answer(s) from a question girl to a guy. And the second grand prize from a guy to a girl. Questionaire Contest". And TOW write your question answer(s) down and send them in. Just follow these simple rules. on Wednesday Feb. 6:30 pm. The winners be in the DIXIE SU), next issue. , RULES Print or type on a 3 x 5 card your name and telephone 1 - number. 2 - Write your question with answers on the back of FROM A GIRL TO AG What source of autl you most consult? 1. Your mother. the 3x5 card. Be sure to indicate which is the right 2. Your hormones. 3. Your personal ex: answer. What do you be: 3 - One question per card, and you can enter as many listening to music? 1. The lyrics. times as you like. 2. The beat. 4 - The question must be 3. The message. short in length, with an 1,2,3 or True False type answers. FROM A GUY TO AG 5 Your question(s) Do you like guys v be must answer(s) entrys 1. Wear tight jeans submitted before the deadline 2. Drive fast cars. of 5:00 pm on February 13 3. Shoot guns for fiii (Tuesday). Take your entry cards to either Rent - A If, on our first date, Video store, or to the Pizza Factory, 1 West St. George my wallet... you would Blvd. in The Ancestor Square. dinner. True or False. (Tr.; The clerks will take your a Remember questions. All questions will be shape pizza of choice reviewed and selected by an Factory AND $15 independent panel of judges worth of video rental-(whose decisions are final) for - A - Video of St. Geoi: the most intriguing, creative and the most original. The winners will be announced on KRDC 91.7 FM -- -- fre-- I .j St. George's DAISY BELL PRODUCTION COMPANY of is sponsoring "The Valentine you could win! It's easy. All you have to do is to-- er KARL PETTY 1990 DIME. wssmt |
