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Show Ciiirn. Press, Koview -- Wed., I'cb.:!, I!WS- - Page!) That's how it began, Folly Hatch telling me her version of the Porter Rockwell story before she met with Elizabeth Roundy at Government Creek. I kept the fire going all night, and she narrated the events surrounding Rockwell's life in Missouri, Illinois and Utah. What follows in this volume is the same story, as I remember it. In several places, however, I have added detail that I picked up from others who knew Rockwell. Whether he was a hero or a villain - I'll leave that for you to decide. Instead of hitching up the wagon for his trip to Independence, Port saddled Bill, a three-year-ol- d bay gelding he had purchased from Cyrus Ward, a well-know- n horse breeder in Independence. The river boat that had carried the Rockwells to the Big Blue the previous fall had stopped in In-dependence for repairs. The Rockwells had sold all their stock before leaving New York, the cost being too high to transport livestock on the rivers. They decided to replace the animals once they reached Missouri. Now that they were only a few miles from their destination, and with the need for repairs halting their river travel for a few days, Port decided to shop for a new horse. With a long rope coiled over his shoulder and four twenty-dolla- r gold pieces in his pocket, Port began his search. Several inquiries directed him to the residence of Cyrus Ward, the most successful horse breeder in the area. As Port approached the Ward place he noticed a well-fed- , middle aged man chasing a beautiful bay gelding around a small pole corral. Several black children were perched on the fence, watching the man's unsuccessful attempts to capture the fright-ene- d animal. Whenever the angry man managed to corner the horse, it somehow managed to plunge away from him. Once when he got the rope around its neck, it reared and shook the rope free before the man could tie the knot. Swearing, he threw the rope on the ground. Having learned from one of the children that the man was Cyrus Ward, Port entered the corral. "Let me fetch him for you," Port said, unraveling the rope in his hand and forming a loop. The red-face- d Ward stepped back against the fence, catching his breath and nodding for the young stranger to proceed. Port caught the colt with his first throw. The animal stopped and turned towards the young man. Except for a slight quiver, it remained still, its head high and ears forward. Port approached at a slow, relaxed pace, talking quietly to the animal. The horse made no attempt to get away as Port stroked its neck, gently yet firmly. After securing Ward's rope around the neck and removing his own, Port stepped back, drinking in the details that made the horse desirable-t- he sloping muscular hip, the straight back, the pencil neck, the barrel chest, and perfect markings including four white stockings and an even blaze down the center of the face. (To be continued) i , ' , I A 1 - $ i v 7r s 'A i I Pat Huntsman displays one of the wood craft items made in tole classes at Huntsman's Country Woods in Pleasant Grove. Huntsman's Country Woods opens in P.G. It is a labor of love when a hobby becomes a vocation as well. Larry Huntsman enjoys working with wood. He likes cutting things out of wood. Now he has put his skill to good use with the opening of Huntsman's Country Woods at 79 S. Main in Pleasant Grove. The new store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. j In addition to Larry and his wife, j Pat, the store is also owned by J Larry's brother, Blaine, and his wife, Joyce. Jeanette Ekins is an ,K employee of the store. As the name suggests, the new business has all types of wood cutouts for crafts and some wood furniture, besides. In addition to the wood craft , items, they have entertainment iicenters, dinette sets, rocking chairs, Usofas, linoleum and carpet, blinds and drapes, microwave carts, etc. on They stock arrangements, aiwreaths, tole books, tole brushes, stencils, stencilling crayons, classic fcmetal crafts, some eucalyptus srs.flowers and some dried flowers, ed The store also features Delta aiCeramicoat paints and country colors. Larry and Blaine will do custom wood cutting for customers. Tole painting classes are being offered. The classes are eight weeks for $25 plus wood and supplies. They give a 10 per cent discount on wood when taking a class. Tole painting teachers are Jill Smith and Sharon Murphy. Seasonal items such as little tins and things for each holiday are also on sale. Huntsman's Country Woods will sell wholesale to businesses. The store's telephone number is 785-682- Larry, Blaine and Joyce were all born and raised in Pleasant Grove. Pat has lived here since she was in high school. Larry and Pat are the parents of four children. Pat is the PTA president this year at Pleasant Grove Junior High School. Joyce loves all kinds of crafts and does them well. She and Blaine have three children. Blaine also enjoys wood cutting. Larry first got started with his business when he began selling wooden shelves at boutiques. This was such a success that he began to sell other wood items. Blaine started cutting out wood for his wife and and he also helped his father cut wood. Allstate Retirement Planning "I can help you get started with an IRA." Did you know Allstate can help you set up an Individual Retirement Annuity? You'll earn the current high interest rate. You'll have the security of a guaranteed base interest rate. And, savings build on annual contributions up to your legal limit! Our office is nearby. Why not call or drop in and let us show you why it makes good sense to open an Allstate IRA now. You're in good hands with Allstate. 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The duties for these top positions in the regional association involve the overall leadership and direction of PTA organizations at the school and city levels. Individuals who would like to serve in these capacities or who would like to nominate others to serve in the positions should contact hello world January 16 Boy to David and Judy Wilson Dimond of Pleasant Grove Boy to Laurence and Joyce McCallister Brannum of American Fork Boy to Keith and Barbara Southerland Pasket of Alpine. . Girl to Aaron and Anisa Anderson Ewell of Pleasant Grove January 18 i Boy to Richard and Susan Kartchner Bradford of Springville. Girl to Robert and Lisa Hubertson Payne of Farmington. January 19 Boy to Trenton and Tamara Hickman Brooks of Lehi. January 20 Boy to Kevin and Barbara Fox Roseman of Lehi. ' Girl to Kenneth and Judy Sue Warren Lewis of Pleasant Grove. 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