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| The cover of Wayne Arthur's recently published autobiography. Copies will be available for purchase at the Author's launch event at the Museum. |
“Fall in the Rockies, elk Bugling, trees a-golden, a
chill in the wind, frosty mornings, clear blue skies with silky threads of
light cloud. It all goes by so fast. So, let’s get out there before winter,” introduces
Chapter Thirteen of Saddle Up With Cinch.
Sounds like the days we have experienced, lately.
Dr. Rick Erlendson, a friend of more than 36 years,
in his Forward to Cinch’s book writes, “Before long, Cinch was leaving his
footprints all over the Peace country. He was a popular speaker across the
greater Peace region at conventions, prayer breakfasts and men’s retreats. Some
people didn’t even know he was a recording artist (Songs of Pioneer, 1965;
Cinch Songs, 1976; Alberta Gold, 1978; It’s a Cinch, 1995). He also performed
for many years with the Misery Mountain Boys – invited to perform at EXPO ’86
in Vancouver. More recently, he’s played fiddle with the bluegrass band Peace
Valley Boys. Most people thought Cinch’s claim to fame was teaching scripture.
He was soon a much sought-after announcer on the rodeo circuit, and a popular
emcee for everything from bluegrass festivals to community banquets.”
Well, when you read Saddle Up With Cinch you will
learn all of this and more about the man who was born Wayne Franklin Arthur in
Princeton, B.C. and was a bit of a rascal. “I was always up to something.” His
memory takes him back to those days and the journey he has taken to today,
which, no doubt, accounts for his book dedication: “To my patient and
understanding wife and my four beautiful daughters who nervously lived the
stories herein and didn’t want their children to know the details.”
So, come along for the ride with Cinch along the
more than 420 pages of memory lane – one of the best literary rides you will
ever experience.
