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Show A8-T- Nov. 30, 1989 he Iby Garrison Keillor returning to National Public Radio Amanda McGann Many changes have been made af Grand yy County High School, some of which are very visible, and others, like the changes within Student Government, arent quite so noticeable. ' Every year student government activities tend to pass unnoticed; nothing seems to be communicated to the studentbody, and nothing seems to be accomplished. But this year the student council is striving to emerge from its obscurity. Earlier in the school year, the council handed out forms to the studentbody asking what changes they thought should be made. As expected, answers varied from the obscene to the indifferent, but, fortunately, some sincere replies helped to open the yes of the studentbody officers to the problems at GCHS. As of last week, efforts to alleviate studentbody indifference towards school and extracurricular activities have been taken. A spirit assembly the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break helped to break a routine that has definitely started to get some students down. Jennifer Ehlers, studentbody president, announced at last week's assembly that each mo;nth a new and different activity will be held; a spirit assembly, a dance, or a bonfire. Miss Ehlers' stated that a Student Activities Group has been instated to help plan these events to be run by the cheerleaders and the Pep Club. This idea is being put into action to put a little excitement in each month. A general assembly meeting is to be held November 29 to discuss and pose possible solutions to problems presenting themselves to the council. Issues to be addressed range from small problems in the citizenship policy, namely the attendance aspect, to cheerleaders being unable to hold student office to the dress code policy. And, most fortunate for the council, Mr. Martin is most willing to work with them on these issues. The subtle Dutch Walker Multidimensional steel sculptures of petroglyphs by T.C. "Dutch" Walker of Moab are the latest variation in modem artworks derived from ancient rock art of the Anasazi and Fremont Indian cultures. This month, art appreciators and museum-goer- s will be treated to a one-ma- n exhibit of Walker's work in the mezzanine of the Dan O'Laurie Museum, 118 E. Center. An opening reception for the artist is scheduled for 9 p.m. Dec. 8 at the museum, under direction of Anne exhibit coordinator. "Rock art is an important part of our heritage here, and Dutch is doing something unique with it, and that's why we'd like to show his work to everyone else, Urbanek said. Over the years he has been in Moab, Walker, 52, has explored the styles and meanings of prehistoric rock art through the use of a variety of media. He has imprinted petrocarved them out glyphs onto of wood, engraved them onto sand7-- k, stone, photographed, and painted them. Although he enjoyed success with these art forms, he did not feel they fully conveyed the antiquity of WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT The children of Jim Braggs and Karen Key are pleased to announce the marriage of their parents on November 20, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada. All their friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend a reception in their honor on Saturday, December 2, 1989 from 7 to 9 p.fh. at the Sportsman's Lounge. Doug Leonard will be providing music for those wishing to stay after 9 p.m. FROM IDAHO Keith Stewart and wife Kathy and young son Eric from McCall, Idaho spent Thanksgiving in Moab with his mother Coleen Miller and other relatives. They also spent a day with Keith's dad, Buster Stewart and family at La Sal before returning home. petroglyphs. It wasn't until he began forging the ancient graphics out of steel last summer that he felt close to capturing a sense of agedness. The timeless durability of steel, and the essence of antiquity created by use of re acid baths, pro- duced the desired effect. As a final tough, each sculpture is placed on a base of rock gathered in this area. An added touch, lichen on the rock repeats the "mottled" look produced by acid droppings on the steel, and also makes the sculptures authentic "living art." Walker developed an interest in petroglyphs and pictographs when he moved to the southwest. Originally from New York City, he grew up in Florida and migrated to the west "because it drew me like a magnet." It was in Moab that he became engrossed in prehistoric rock art. "What fascinates me is, some artist pecked and painted these figures onto rock more than a thousand years ago, and the fact I can stand there and gaze at art from that long ago is intriguing." Undisputable clues to the true significance of the Indian etchings died with the artists, but the allure of rock art has survived and is flourishing in Moab and throughout the southwest in the form of modem-da- ing, guests and other Radio Company members. Garrison Keillor rose to prominence with his public radio series, "A Prairie Home Companion," which will continue to be rebroadcast on American Public Radio stations nationwide during those weeks when "American Radio Company of The Air" will not air. Mr. Keillor py also is the author of four To Be Here, "Lake Wobegon Days," "Leaving Home," and "We Are Still Married," all bestsellers published by Viking-a- nd 20-we- ek books-"Hap- will 9-- will contributes "The New Yorker". Alpha Video Tours has ideal Christmas Gifts for out of state residents: Arches or Canyonlands Videos - just $29.95 restructuring of Grand County High's student (includes UPS Shipping) on Special Arches Beta $12.95 Alpha Video Tours Close-ou- t P.O. Box 501 Moab, UT 84532 DRESS UP holidays. late Its YOUR HOME FOR THE to get new not too window blinds and carpet installed before Christmas! Nine Beautiful New Carpet Samples are Sale Priced Until Christmas m y VA artistic creations of Four Corners expressionists like Walker. "Unfortunately, we are losing many of our rock art sites because of erosion and vandalism," he said. "By reproducing petroglyphs in steel, I feel I am helping to preserve an important era of artistic endeavor and communications from the past" Walker's sculptures range from 12 to 48 inches in height, and are cut from two types of steel, in two thicknesses. His work is shown locally at the Moab Mercantile and Fine Arts Gallery in the Emporium on Main Street. Purchases can also be made at the Toh-At- in Gallery in Cortez, Colo. ATTENTION HAVE YOU EVER USED PUBLIC LANDS? YOU PROBABLY HAVE IF YOU: Rode in competitive horseback trail rides. y Rode in bicycle events. Rode in and car rally events. Went camping, fishing or hunting. IT'S CALLED RECREATION It's going to stop on 5.1 million acres in Utah if Pleated Shades eel proposed wilderness designations go through. The above recreation activities will be prohibited outright except for camping, fishing and hunting which will be regulated to discourage participating. COME AND DISCUSS IT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7:30 P.M. Mini-Blin- ds . - Council Chambers Grand County Courthouse Western Association of Land Users Guest Speaker: Louise Liston, Garfield County Commissioner. The public is invited Vertical Blinds Plus A Full Line of Custom Drapes. Well Measure Your Home & Give You a Quote With No Obligation And, Well Install Them, Too! cross-countr- i "American Radio Company of The Air" is that of a two hour live varimusic-includety show. Classic American limited but not to, theater folk--wi- ll music, popular songs, jazz, and total of hour an over comprise broadcast time, with the remainder a blend of Mr. Keillor's humor, writings, and interplay with his special tional weeks. Two of the shows in the season-- on February 24 and March 24-originate from the World .Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota, and two additional performances-- on May be held at loca26 and June tions to be announced. The format of Garrison Keillor's government is slowly coming into the light. "And," said Miss Ehlers, "with the hard working council behind me, the students ideas will be heard and dealt with." Changes are definitely brewing. Ancient Indian rock art featured in sculptures by Vicki Barker Garrison Keillor's new live radio series, "American Radio Company of the Air," made its debut on November 25. The program will be broadcast live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in Brooklyn, New York. 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