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Show ST. GEORGE 18 — For the week of November 21, 2008 BARBER e Continued from pg. 10 motif is from the ’50s or ‘60s with antique signs on the walls and music from that era flowing through the sound system. “I want to be able to allow that gentleman who came from World War II and got a haircut before re-uniting with his mother to re-live that memory, Lefler said. “I want young men to experi- ence what that older gentleman experienced during the ‘40 Ss. Lefler said he’s on the forefront. of saving traditions that have been lost. Quiten Works, Inc. PRESENTS SLOGK oF tae MONE FOR 2009 area men create new ones. Introducing our newest Block of the Month! “Spin Me, A Quilt Sampler” is coming Jan. 3rd! -www.quiltedworks.com or call the store today! 9044 C50 Wor's, ine. Hours: M-F 10-6 & Sat 10-4 * Hours: > est 10-6, Sat Deal Kreme Dong 10-4 in Michel discovered Lefler's shop by accident. He had been coming to the: previous occupant’s shop. “T don't have to go to a fast food barber shop,’ said Michel, who described himself as a transplanted Ohio State Buckeye. “There you never get the same person. Here I will? Lefler is a local man who has deep roots in the smcra The Spectrum — www.thespectrum.com barbering profession. The Snow Canyon High School graduate’s uncle, Wayne Crabb, cut hair here while he attended Dixie College. His aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother Amber Mahoney also cut hair. Most of them were from Bob Hudson / St. George Neighborhoods Heber City. : “T still have her thinning . shears, Lefler said of his great-grandmother. “I have her father’s straight razor that I use to this day’ Lefler said he received lots of experience cutting hair while he was serving an LDS Church mission in Anaheim, Calif. “That's where I got wellrounded in eclectic styles, he said He has been in business for the past 18 months. Before moving into his new shop, he ran Clair Webb's FREE se Town John Michel gets a haircut from Dave Lefler at Lefler’ Ss new shop in the Main Street Plaza on Nov. 11. shop just off St. George Boulevard. “I want to see downtown be revitalized? he said of the decision to move. “When I heard the barber here was moving, I felt there was a need to fill the void. in town, he said. “What sets us apart is young and old are welcome in my shop. I'm dedicated to giving the highest quality I'm capable of giving. I want everybody to feel comfortable. This is a place where people can come and relax. “This is the best job; said Lefler, whose wife Lindsy It’s important to keep downtown a fun place for people’ Lefler said he has a desire to recapture the past. “First and foremost, it’s very important to note there are alot of very good barbers is eRe . ‘Call 435-652-4455 Hilltop Conoco 995 E. St. George Blvd. “Topay! 1490 E. ” Foremaster Dr. Ste 110 ~A34 fo schedule your s expecting the couple's first child, a boy, in a few months. She teaches at East Elementary. “I enjoy the contacts I make here. I love to get to get to know the community: Lefler said he relates to his customers in a variety of ways. “I enjoy shooting the bull, talking sports, hot rods... Lefler said he is currently building a 1930 Model A pickup. “Tm like my customers, he said. “I’m just a normal guy who likes to sit down for a minute and feel there's no worries. “If a guy wants to come in and give us a shot, ; 5920_s49 rey M-F He has a cosmetology degree, but noted that the Utah State Legislature recreated a barber license in 2007. He trained at Hairitage Hair in St. George. John For Information Go To: 435-674-2500 NEIGHBORHOODS KSL.com recently included a story about the disappearance of the tradition. The sound of a barber's razor triggers favorite boyhood memories for a lot of men, wrote reporter Candice Madsen. “We have so many people tell us one of their best memories was going with their dad to the barber shop when they were younger, Lynell Hite, the owner of The Barber School, said in the story. Lefler wants to recapture those memories and help he will receive a service he (or his father or grandfather) received in 1950 or 1960’ Lefler’s services include all styles of haircuts and hot towel shaves by appointment. He is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. He is also available by appointment after hours. .'’ |