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Show PAGE A3 SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS JUNE 17, 2011 Summit County Artscape Outdoor Public Art Gallery now on exhibit on Coalville's Main Street BY LOLA BEATLEBROX Summit County Public Art Advisory Board Chair Special to the News A dancer made from copper leaves, a dragon with a twelve-foot wing span, and a decorative bench made of Summit County stone are all part of the outdoor public art gallery called "Summit County Artscape," now on exhibit on Coalville's Main Street. Ten sculptures by artists from all over the country are for sale in this unique public venue. The artists responded to a nationwide call from the Summit County Public Art Advisory Board earlier this year. Duane Schmidt, Mayor of Coalville, worked closely with the public art board to select the sculptures for display in Coalville's new pocket park and re-decorated Main Street sidewalks. "Leaf Dancer" by Milt Neeley is a sculpture of a dancing girl made out of steel and copper with an acrylic finish. The artist hails from Hooper, Utah. One goal of Artscape is to add at least one piece to the exhibiting municipality's permanent collection each year. Coalville will raise funds up to $5,000 to purchase a piece that is selected through by online voting for the "Peoples Choice Award." The voting will begin on July 1st and close on September 30th. The community will be invited to go to www. summitcounty.org / publicart / cast their vote for their favorite art piece. Viewers who would like to purchase an art piece for their home or ranch can contact the County Manager's office in the Courthouse or the offices of the City of Coalville to obtain the artist's contact information. Summit County Artscape is modeled after very successful public art programs in Grand Junction, Colorado and Bozeman, Montana. Participation in the project is a way by which Summit County's municipalities can beautify their streets and create a deeper sense of place through art. The Summit County Board of Commissioners created the Summit County Public Art Program and Advisory Board in April 2008, tasking it with completing a strategic art plan for the County. The Board also makes recommendations to the County Council and County Manager regarding public art and funding opportunities. The mission of the Board is to celebrate and unite Summit County residents through art. For photos and more information go to www.summitcounty.org / publicart or contact Lola Beatlebrox, Chair, Summit County Public Art Advisory Board, at (435) 6 4 0 - 0 6 8 2 lolabeatlebrox@gmail.com . Artists' Statement and Biography Leaf Dancer by Milt Neeley is a sculpture of a plant that has grown into the shape of a female dancer. The piece looks like vines and leaves in a female human form. Milt has been a commercial artist and architectural metal work specialist for 27 years. A native of Utah who lives in Hooper, he graduated from Weber State and taught metal art classes as well as worked all over the United States. His website is www.metal-creations.com . For photos and more information go to www.summitcounty.org / publicart or contact Lola Beatlebrox, Chair, Summit County Public Art Advisory Board, at (435) 6 4 0 - 0 6 8 2 lolabeatlebrox@gmail.com . Sheriff's Report Blotter • 06/06/2011 00:13:01 Suspicious: Car out front of her house. The lights have been going on and off. It is a 4 dr. It has been there around 11 p.m. It is unknown how many people are in the car. Complainant would like contact. • 06/06/2011 Wildlife Problem: Caller stated a herd of elk on the west side of the road just before you get to the top of the hill and she is afraid they will get hit. She said there is at least 4 or 5 elk. • 06/06/2011 Traffic Hazard: Traffic light from 180 westbound exiting heading into Park City wasn't working. Respondent sat at a red light for over 15 minutes. • 06/07/2011 Citizen Assist: Dump trucks are getting dirt or something all over the road. Caller would like them talked to and have the road cleaned up if possible. Officer located a small amount of mulch in the road. No hazard or safety risks from it. • 06/08/2011 Wildland Fire: Possible brush fire. Officer advised of brush fire. Appears to be a possible brush pile on the hillside. Flames can be seen approximately at mile marker 21. • 06/09/2011 Vandalism: Vehicle was egged again. East Echo Dam Road. • 06/09/2011 Juvenile Problem: Complainant advised there are about 5 juveniles playing in the roadway near the bus stop. • 06/10/2011 Juvenile Problem: 5 juvenile males throwing rocks at cars. • 06/10/2011 Fireworks: A bunch of kids outside lighting off fireworks in front of her house. • 06/11/2011 Suspicious: There is a man with a rifle in the cemetery. • 06/11/2011 Juvenile Problem: There are 5 kids in Coalville, maybe teens throwing rocks at the gas signs trying to break them. 2 in red shirts, 2 in green shirts and one in a grey shirt. • 06/11/2011 Suspicious: Caller advises that when he arrived home from dinner tonight, the lights in his house were on and doors ajar. He cleared the house and nothing is missing, but he would like an officer to contact him and check the residence throughout the night. Total incidents for this report = 432 Summit County Sheriff's support state-wide "Road Respect" campaign Much needed repair for Coalville bridge coming soon The old bridge leading eastbound by Holiday Hills to the fields and homes across CHERYL OVARD SCN editor the river will soon be getting repaired. Safety has been an issue with this bridge for a long time with holes in the surface, rickety, not safe for the hay loads and other farm loads, even trucks for dumpsters should not go on it. The grant for fixing up the bridge will be acquired earlier than anticipated, and the $1.1 million repairs on the bridge will begin this fall. "I will be glad to get it over with and finally taken care of," stated Mayor Duane Schmidt. The traffic on the bridge is taking a chance every time they cross it. Coalville Hospital has been "gutted" The Old Coalville Hospital may look the same, but inside is totally "gutted" and the demolition has been ongoing for a few weeks. The newly remodeled building, scheduled to be completed on the first of September, has finally received its' building permit! Derrick Radke, Engineer for Summit County, reported it has taken a long time to obtain, but now that they have it, work can continue. The $1.1 million dollars will soon be used to create the new library as well as some office space for the Summit County Health Department. CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor Subscribe To The Summit County News! 783-1471 ID Designer 3-farctivare pi-'(_ railzing rue nom:kitchen, and Path Fl‘tui es Left to right: Sergeant John Lange, Lieutenant Nick Wilkinson, Corporal Kacey Keisel, Deputy Brian deBotelho and Detective Josh Wall With more cyclists taking to Utah's roads for commuting and pleasure, the need for motorists and cyclists to know and comply with the rules of the road is also increasing. UDOT and the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched Road Respect, a car and bike safety program, to remind motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road. The Road Respect program goal is to educate both groups of roadway users on the rules of the road, to encourage compliance and to facilitate respect among all roadway users. According to DPS's 2009 Utah Crash Re- port, six bicyclists are killed and more than 850 are involved in crashes with motor vehicles in an average year in Utah. "It's the same roads, same rules and same laws for both motorists and cyclists in Utah," said Carlos Braceras, UDOT deputy director. "With the Road Respect program, we will educate cyclists and motorists about the rules of the road. The program's tagline 'Cars and Bikes. Rules to live by.' Is a reminder that respect is a two-way street." Twenty-Five cyclists left Salt Lake arriving in Park City Tuesday morning on their way to Provo, the sec- and day of the tour, which started in Logan on Monday. The tour will finish in Hurricane on Saturday with multiple city stops along the way. Rules of the road for motorists • Give at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist. • Watch for bicycles in traffic; they are smaller and harder to see. Be patient, slow down and pay attention around cyclists. For cyclists • Obey all traffic signs, signals and lane markings. Same roads, same rules. • Ride single file when traffic is present. • Always wear a helmet. Pink Heals Tour... CONTINUED FROM FRONT on motorcycles, followed by fire trucks, fire engines and an ambulance up the freeway from Jeremy exit to Kimball Junction, up 224 to Deer Valley Drive, then around entering Old Town down the Main Street in Park City — with sirens going announcing their purpose for being there! They ended and parked at the far end of Old Main and the firefighters set up a booth to take donations which 100% of the money goes towards fighting cancer. "Pink Heals" — (check out the website at www.pinkfiretrucks.org ) raised over $3,000 towards this fund just during the early afternoon / evening, and donations are still coming in. These pink fire trucks will continue on their way spreading their fight for the cure, and having started throughout California, coming down from Oregon, and for three months will cover many states before awaiting another year of bring the message to others in the country. At this time there are 40 "pink trucks" and a couple in Germany being repaired and painted. These trucks are all donated when they are retired from a fire department, and then fixed up to be able to travel around the country. When you see another "pink truck" or some "guy" in a pink shirt...remember — they are bringing communities together to fight a good cause! There are now many signatures of family members and friends from Summit County on these pink trucks! Thanks Dave, for living your "dream" and helping people fight this terrible disease! Remember — "Pink Heals"!!! (Dave Graybill shown with pink truck) Photos by Cheryl Ovard/SCN Editor moved by the ceremony, and appreciated Honoring Flag Day! It was discussed and agreed that this should be an annual event - each Flag Day - June 14! Photos by Cheryl Ovard/SCN Editor www.Desi:nerHardwareInc.com 25th Anniversary Syecia&!!! Whether you are Building or Remodeling We invite you to visit us for you're your hardware needs! Mention this ad and get: 2o% of of Entry Sets 15% off Door 3-fardware on 5+ Doors 435.645.9803 • • • Door/Cabinet 3-fardware Xitchen and Bath Fixtures Sinks and Faucets In Prospector Square 1729 Sidewinder Drive, Park City Francis... CONTINUED FROM FRONT ans and their families. Those attending were inspired, Go Classeds! It Pays! 783-1471/336-5501 |