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Show Ouvta Stdfxltird DocwnUx 24, ItXiQ Thursday. 3 SPOTLIGHT: EDUCATION USUs holiday card showcases student talent Studont from Sunset wins illustration contest, gets design or card I.OCJAN - When Utah ) WIPING CAM: Utah State University student Chad Downs of Sunset submitted a drawing from his basic illustration class and won the contest to have hrs design on USU's Qirtstmas card. The drawing displays an evergreen tree encircled by animals that adorn It with ornaments and pine cones. A fawn nuzzles the tree with a golden be while a jack rabbit leaps Into the air to hang a wreath on a high bough. A split tailed swallow tops the tree with a bnght star, the Aggie "A" in the middle, while another bird wraps the tree with garland and bundles of bemes. heard the president liked cotters so I put plenty in for him, Downs said. State University siuJcnt Chad I)mns of Sunset submitted a holiday drawing In his baste illustration class, he had no idea it would be tent across the world to nearly 4,800 friends ar.d colleagues of USU President George and Jhllie as their holiday card. - V T4.' pr, yjA f, ct-w- t ?: - year the I merts have been proud to tend a small piece of USU to their colleagues, faculty and acquaintances. Their holiday card features the artwork of a USU student and is personally signed by the I merts. & ,V , - , 74i y t w 1 4 , . v H a- - iv -- "n , ' . , I . j j Under the direction of art professor Glen Ldwords, illustration students submit artwork for the I jnerts to choose from. He collects about 40 different pieces of student artwork including pencil drawings, oils, pastels, watered-or- s or other forms of art. The Lmcrts then select a piece to be exhibited on the cover of their holiday card. I It is a very nice way to showcase USUa students," said Rose Lmstrom, assistant to the A This years drawing displays an evergreen tree encircled by animals Out adorn it with ornaments and pine cones. A fawn nuzzle the tree with golden bell while a jack rabbit leaps into the air to hang a wreath on a high swallow bough. A tops the tree with a bright star, the Aggie "A" in the middle, while another bird wraps the tree w ith garland and bundles of berries. d split-taile- The presents under the tree are actually buddings on the USU campus wrapped in white paper and topped with bows -the business budding, the Lnglish budding and Old Main are included. Wrapping up the bright scene, two squirrels kiss atop a ladder that looks like the "A." "I never thought Id win," said Downs, because (lid wards) had all his advanced illustration classes do it, too." Downs is a student in the basic illustrauon class and this is the first year he has entered the contest Downs said he was inspired by a childrens story book - Hans Christian Andersens The Fir Tree," in which he saw an unadorned tree and animals on are busiest travel time of the year Holidays d offers tips for making your travel plans AAA a little smoother Dasher, Dancer, Prance r and Vixen arent the only ones headed out this week. Utahns are flocking in all directions to help make this the busiest holiday travel period on record, the American Automobile Association of Utah reported today. "Most Utahns who travel will drive to visit family. Southern California, Las Vegas and Phoenix are popular driving destinations for holiday vacations," said AAA rspokesWomaaSRoIaynen Fairclough. The majority of those flying are also visiting fami-i- e ly, while Hawaii, Mexico and cruises are high on the list for vacations." A record 42.5 million people - about one in six Americans -will travel at least 100 miles from home over Christmas and New Years, making this the busiest holiday travel period ever, according to AAAs survey. This is a 2 percent jump over last year. Auto travel is the most popular form of transport, with 35.5 million Americans driving, and 9.7 million traveling by airplane, train or bus. ' Christmas and New Years is db fastest growing holiday travel period, having jumped 66 percent since 1 990, according to AAA. That compares to 35 percent growth for Thanksgiving and 46 percent for all the three major summer holidays, AAA reported. Tips for auto travelers Take a break for every two hours or 100 miles of driving. Before hitting the road, check your vehicles fluid levels. Make sure the tires and spare are in good condition and properly inflated. Plan your route. Keep a map handy. Bring a cellular phone if you have one. i When traveling in snowy 0 call (801) Tor current road conditions.' I Keep your fuel tank at least ar-je- 964-600- ' half full in case of delays or detours. Carry emergency items in your car, including tire chains, an ice scraper, a small shovel, a flashlight with fresh batteries, blankets, jumper cables and flares or a reflective triangle. Make certain everyone is properly secured in a scat belt or child safety seat. Children under age 12 should always ride in the back seat Tips for air travelers Wrap gifts at your destination as airport security may want to open them. Due to increased security, arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure. For Top replica of 20-fodining car ot By JEAN TONT1 Standard-Examin- This was an idea that was long coming. We were concerned with the thousands and thousands of artifacts donated to the museum by people in the correspondent Utah State Railroad at Union is putting the touches on a expansion that will be unveiled next month. community . The 5,000-square-fo-ot The top new attraction will be and a dining car replica, according to Bob Geier, executive director of tH6 Union Station, who said the walk through exhibit will even simulate the klinking of the china while the dining car was in motion. This was an idea that was long coming, Geier said. We -- Bob were concerned with the thousands and thousands of artifacts donated to the museum by people in the community. Geier said he expects the museum upgrade will be finished around Jan. 10. Besides the dining car, two new sculptures by Ed Fraughton will also be on display. These works of art honor the Irish and Chinese railroad employees who survived untold hardships while working for the Geier railroad. Other new attractions include a caboose exhibit, a Post Office car and an exhibit focusing on the west desert rail town of Lucin, which was connected to Ogden by a wooden trestle across the Great Salt Lake. The trestle allowed trains to cut across the Great Salt Lake to the other side, Geier said. This cutoff saved eight hours worth of train time. Another new exhibit will focus 1 heard the prcsiJcnt liked critters so I put plenty in for him," Downs said. -- Downs is a sophomore and a graduate of Northrulge High -- T School. He has been drawing for as long as he can remember. Downs said his fifth grade teacher helped him turn his talent into a habit Since then he has taken-a- n interest in organic and natural things like bones, and anatomy human figures. 1 le has developed a vancty of w ays to his interests, most recently through sculpture. Downs is the son of ; Yvette Downs of Sunset and ; I Thomas Downs of Layton. ; The Lmcrts also commended of three other students. They are Christian Sigg. a sophomore from Charlotte, N.C. (second place). Gay ten Wonhen, a graduate student from Idaho (third place), and Suzanne Langston, a senior from Glendale, Anz. (fourth place). . the artwork Rex-bur- g, The winning artwork joins the university collection and is displayed at the USU Alumni in- ternational flights, arrive two and a half hours before departure. Be aware you can lose your seat if you fail to check in at least 20 minutes before departure, even if the plane hasnt finished boarding. Carry identification rG9, FIND THE PERFECT APARTMENT for the In Call airlines to reconfirm flights at least 24 to 48 hours in advance, and ask about carry-o- n baggage limits, which may have changed. chcck-i- n. CLASSIFIEDS Airport parking lots will fill quickly. Try to arrange for a ride or take public transportaUon to . the airport. Railroad Museum at Union Station expanding attraction be will some of the other pages. Downs discovered a way to bring them ; together. things- Sale! If you want It JQ SOLDI on Ogdens role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad across the country. And SOLD own FASTI ADVERTISE! 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