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Show Volume II, Issue XIX THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 3 October 1, 2000 The Lorna Wattis Swanson Gallery Exhibits Art Work of Joe Dixon The Ogden Valley Branch, Lorna Wattis Swanson Gallery will have the work of Joe Dixon on display until October 30. The following is an account by the artist that shares with the audience something about him and his work. In 1988, after a twenty-eight year career as a History professor, I traded my academic robes for a printmaker’s apron. At that time I printed for Harry Taylor and did so for the next eight years. I have always wanted to do something with my hands and printmaking afforded me that opportunity. With the guidance and encouragement of several excellent teachers—Moishe Smith, Sid Chafetz, Carol Summers, Giorgio Upghilio, Susan Makov, Adrian van Suchtelen, Lennox Dunbar, and Mitchell Marti—I now feel that I have a basic grasp of the areas of printmaking which appeal to me most— relief, intaglio, and monotype. I am constantly learning new methods and printmaking techniques and will be for the remainder of my life. The subject matter for my prints comes from every aspect of my life. I get my ideas from traveling, reading, nature, and sometimes from whatever pops into my head at any given time. Some of the prints deal with very serious topics. Others are strictly whimsical. In some, I am more interested in Vehicle Stolen from Eden Resident By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News Staff On September 3, an Eden couple came home, parked their 2000 Dodge Durango in the garage and took a small walk through the neighborhood with friends, then returned home, only to find that their vehicle had been stolen. The couple had only been gone about 45 minutes. According to Weber County Sheriff officer Brandon Toll, the car theft took place within the Patio Springs subdivision sometime between 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. The keys had been left in the ignition. The Durango was recovered in Salt Lake City on September 8. The suspect is a female that is awaiting arrest. She was tracked down after trying to use a stolen credit card at a grocery store in the Salt Lake City area. After having trouble using the card, the suspect fled from the store with the groceries. The store manager chased her out to the parking lot, but was unable to stop her. People within the store knew who the suspect was and where she lived. The information was reported to local police who found more than stolen groceries at the suspect’s home. After running a check on the vehicle they realized she was also in possession of a stolen vehicle. The Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to refrain from leaving valuables in your automobiles, and to never leave your keys in the car—even during daylight hours. the technical aspects of the print than I am in the subject matter. Many of my prints just seem to take on a life of their own, and I am amazed at the results. Often I can’t say why I did something particular in a print other than it needed to be done or it just happened. And I am a strong believer in just letting things happen. People have asked what “style” my work is. I have no answer to that. I don’t worry about creating work in any particular style. I have always been more interested in the process than in the product. True, I like the prints, but I enjoy making them even more. About the only answer I can give concerning my style is, whatever happens, happens. South Fork Garden Center Plans Holiday Activities Come join the Spainhowers at South Fork Garden Center for a variety of fun events on Saturday October 21, when they host their second annual Pumpkin Patch & Carving Contest. This year’s activities are bound to be the best yet. Children of all ages participated last year for loads of fun. The pumpkin carving competition is open to kids of all ages. For a fivedollar fee, contestants are furnished with a pumpkin and all the supplies they will need to carve or paint a winning pumpkin. Last year’s winners are sure to return to defend their titles. Huntsville pumpkin carving participant Harrison Spendlove said of last year’s event, “It was so fun, everyone should have come.” Other activities during the day include the Spainhowers’ First Annual Cook-Off at the garden center. To participate in the cook-off, bring your favorite pie or salsa to the nursery between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Judging will be held at 2:00 p.m. The winner will receive a $50.00 garden gift certificate. There will be prizes for all who enter. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., there will also be a storyteller on hand to spook the crowd with ghoulish stories. So mark your calendars, prepare an item from your number one recipe, and plan on joining the Spainhowers for some great holiday fun. If the weather is inclement, activities will be held inside the greenhouse. South Fork Garden Center is located at 8588 E. 100 S. in Huntsville. Look for their sign on the road to Monte Cristo. Call 745-3130 for more information. Hours: 8588 East 100 South Huntsville UT 84317 745-3130 Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Sunday South Fork Garden Center wants to thank our customers for a great season! For 2 days only, we will be discounting all our nursery stock andstore merchandise - 30% OFF Everything! Trees - Shrubs - All Perennial Flowers and Ground Covers Garden Tools - Chemicals Fertilizers - Soils- Pots Home & Garden Gifts Yard Decorations - Water Features It all goes for 30% off and as much as 50% off some selected items Watch for our Pumpkin Patch & Carving Contest and our Pie & Salsa Cook Off! Bring this coupon for 40% of any tree or shrub 40% OFF Limit one coupon per household while supplies last! Expires 12/31/00 South Fork Garden Center is sponsoring the 1st Annual Cook Off! This year it will be fresh baked pies & salsas. A $50.00 garden gift certificate for the winner. Prizes for all who enter. Call 734-3130 for more information. |