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Show Page B2 Etmgg-3Jnhgpetthe- Thursday, July 15, 2004 nt Photographer Tom Till State focusing on new Utah voting machines Continued from Page B1 to singularly wild and unexplored country and who always knows the best time and spots to stop, then reveals the glory and transcendence of this unique landscape we call home. Page after page of vivid and breathtaking shots are the underpinnings ofthe book, and the variety and scope of where he takes us cannot be matched. In addition, he shows us how to truly see the beauty that surrounds us. Like most who spend a lot of time outdoors, Tom watches the weather channel, but his perspective on what constitutes workable weather may differ. He writes, Although shooting in bad weather gives the photographer more chance for failure, it can also bring a world of opportunities that can include fog, snow, black and blue chiaroscuro clouds to contrast with the landscape, wonderful sunrises and sunsets, dust storms, rainbows, and lightning. So, while the rest of us are running for cover, Toms out there captur ing on film the wild and most moving moods of our stunning landscape. But unlike his quest for the elusive Delicate Arch rainbow, there are times when luck seems the order of the day. Tom writes, In 1988, I rowed my own boat through the Grand Canyon for the fifth time at a very demanding and dangerously high water level. ... I hiked in a downpour to a small ruin surrounded by the majestic mile-hig- h canyon walls on all sides, hoping for some clear- ing and a stormlight sunset shot. Ensconced in a small cave, similar to ones Ive waited out storms in all over the Southwest, I waited until I was rewarded with a brilliant sunset and a double rainbow arching magically right into the river. I couldnt believe my luck, but now I had to negotiate some of the fiercest rapids in North America to get the image safely home. ... My luck ran out in Crystal Rapid ... 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In spite of the drenchings, the film was safe, and the photo was later used on the cover of a book, in Arizona Highways, and in various other publications (its on display at the Tom Till Gallery). But, as the old saying goes, sometimes luck is simply opportunity plus perspiration, or in some cases, preparation. Tom once sat for sev- eral nights near Shiprock, New Mexico, waiting for an oncoming storm, and was then able to take only one shot before the danger made him retreat. This shot is the stun- ning, almost unbelievable that graces the cover of Plateau Province, a synergistic fantasy of surreal purples, a filigree of powerful lightning, and Shiprock itself, which figures larger than life in Navajo origin stories. Every image in Plateau Province radiates Toms love for the Colorado Plateau. He writes, Photographers and visitors who care about the area have a responsibility to help preserve the remaining areas of the Plateau Province. And Tom walks the talk, donating a good portion of his profits to help preserve the wilderness he treasures. His generosity also goes to local groups that help the people of Moab, like Seekhaven and Rotary. In turn, we have a special place in our hearts for the man who so sublimely captures the beauty of this place photo we love. 637-681- HIGH SPEED INTERNET 3 Committee will host both equipment demonstrations and a public hearing before proposal (RFP) for a statewide voting solution to replace Utahs current punch card systems. The RFP includes detailed requirements for security and accuracy, accessibility for voters with disabilities, reliability and privacy without limiting proposals to one type of voting system. Members of the Voting Equipment Selection Committee have worked diligently to develop an RFP that addresses both the needs of Utah voters and the requirements of federal and state law, said Lt. Gov. Gayle McKeachnie. By leaving the door open for numerous systems including optical scan and electronic voting equipment, I am confident the state will select a system that Utahns will feel comfortable using. Among numerous issues addressed in the RFP, security and accuracy are the top priority. All vendors interested in submitting a bid will be required to allow an independent security analysis of their voting solution. The Voting Equipment Utah caution urged on deceptive meat sales ting (in Price) Equipment Selection person for a written invoice itemizing the USDA grade of the product and the cost per pound. Also make sure the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food meat safety investigators caution consumers to think twice about buying bulk meats when the deal seems too good to be true. With the summer barbecue season moving into full swing, investigators caution the public to be wary of some meat sales or door-to-do- product is frozen solid if planned for extended storage and check grade, cut and the net weight of the product. Consumers who have questions about meat sales are encouraged to contact Doug Pearson at or offers from bait-and-swit- 4. other retailers. This is the time of year that we see illegal and deceptive offers of meat sales in our state, said Doug Pearson, Regulatory Religious poetry contest planned A sponsored by Christian Fine Arts Society, free to everyone. There are 50 prizes in all, including a $1000 Grand Prize, totaling more than Pearson also says it is common to see advertisements for ultra-lomeat deals that are intended to lure consumers in, only to see them pressured into buying much higher $4,000.00. w To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 9588 Thornbush priced meat. Pearson advises consumers to make sure they know the per pound cost of the meat theyre buying. Ask the sales Lane Fishers, IN 46038. Or enter online at www.freecontest.com. The deadline for entering is July 31, 2004. Fire equipment grant will greatly enhance the safety of our firefighters and improve our ability to provide greater service to the community. Continued from Page B1 grade its current fire protection equipment. The Moab Valley Fire Pro- The USFA, an agency within the Department of tection District and its 42 firefighters, including 39 volunteers, will use the grant to purchase an industrial washing machine for the firefighting suits, which can become contaminated and pose a safety and health hazard to the firefighters. Also, the department will purchase a number of Homeland Security, provides funding to fire departments across the nation through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Moab is the second Utah fire department this fiscal year to receive a grant. In fiscal year 2003, 63 Utah fire departments self-contain- www.preciscom.com USDA Approved Affordable Housing Retailer $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a special religious poetry contest Services compliance investigator. It is illegal to sell meat by the package instead of by the pound, he said. Selection Committee has been very deliberative in drafting this RFP, said committee chair and state Chief Information Officer Val Oveson. We have been very collaborative in addressing all issues related to the purchase of a new statewide voting solution and are excited to see the RFPs timely release. The deadline for vendors to submit a bid to the state of Utah is Aug. 10, 2004. A final decision regarding a purchase contract will not be made until the end of 2004. The Vo- making any decisions regarding the final selection of a voting solution. re- ceived over $4.6 million from the USFA. The program was created to assist these depart- breathing apparatuses, dethat provide critical pro- vices tection to firefighters as well as improve job performance Wesley C. Brewer, chief of the Moab Valley Fire Protection District, said, This grant ments with training, wellness and fitness, firefighting equipment and modifications to fire stations and facilities. p&OwtgpmagCt)' Im Developing p Check out our selection of picture frames c photo albums! 290 South Main St. 259-595- 9 We print Smartmedia, CompactFlash, Diskette, Memory Stick & Multi-medi- a CDs on Photo Paper! Attention Readers: Due to satellite feeds, the company that supplies this service may publish incorrect information. Please alert Tribune Media Services of any errors at mcushingtribune.com. FYI: Only a small percentage of area subscribe to premium channels, that is why those channels do not appear in these listings. resi-den- ts ) I |