100 years ago
1925: “We the undersigned, live-wire members of the best Elks Lodge in existence, Flagstaff Lodge No. 499, hereby hilariously pledge ourselves to the following, hereafter known as the Flagstaff Elks� Whisker Pledge: To wit: We, the undersigned, agree to let our hair and whiskers grow for a period of time, beginning at 10 o’clock the evening of June 2 and ending on the final night of the big 'Days of �49' celebration, at midnight, July 5. We further agree to promote the growth to the best of our ability, by using hair tonics, brushing, stroking, coaxing, aiding and abetting strong, healthy growth of said brush or whiskers. We further agree to refrain from bringing in close or dangerous contact any and all inflammable materials, such as hot soups, short, oversmoked cigars, flaming lip rouge, live exposed electric wires and that each of us will equip ourselves with a pocket model lightening rod. We further agree not to cut, trim, extract, bob or prune said hair and whiskers during the life of this contract, and it is the solemn duty of each and every signer hereto to zealously watch all other signers, and should any infraction of the above agreement be noted, to report such infractions at once to proper authorities. Whereby a fine of $25 will be imposed upon the guilty Elk. Be it further understood that each and every separate pruning of said hair and beard or both constitutes a separate and new offense.�
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Gallery: Canyon Movement Company presents spring showcase
Canyon Movement Company Spring Show
Maddie Tilley dances in a piece titled "Aftermath" during a rehearsal Thursday, May 15, for Canyon Movement Company's spring show. The showcase, which took place May 16 and 17, featured an array of guest artists.
Canyon Movement Company Spring Show
Keslie King, left, dances with Breanna Lengyel, center, and Maddie Tilley in a piece called "I Swear By all the Salt in Me" during a rehearsal for the Canyon Movement Company spring show on Thursday, May 15.
Canyon Movement Company Spring Show
From left, Kelsie King, Maddie Tilley, Breanna Lengyel and Moriah Heberer dance in a piece called "Aftermath" during a rehearsal for the Canyon Movement Company spring show on the evening of Thursday, May 15.
Canyon Movement Company Spring Show
Natalie Jones dances in a piece titled "Ode to my Ph.D." during a rehearsal for the Canyon Movement Company spring show on Thursday, May 15.
Canyon Movement Company Spring Show
From left, Maddie Tilley, Moriah Heberer, Kelsie King, Rachael Kamma and Breanna Lengyel dance in a piece titled "Ignite" during a rehearsal for the Canyon Movement Company spring show.
Canyon Movement Company Spring Show
Moriah Heberer performs in a piece titled "Aftermath" during a rehearsal for the Canyon Movement Company spring show on Thursday, May 15.
Canyon Movement Company Spring Show
Breanna Lengyel is lifted in the air by Keslie King, left, and Maddie Tilley in a piece called "I Swear By all the Salt in Me" during a rehearsal Thursday, May 15, for the Canyon Movement Company spring show
