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Show Page Area-Wid- e Week in Review Items from regional newspapers Tribe gives police chief the boot ... Cortez, Colo. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council passed a resolution recently requesting that the Bureau of Indian Affairs transfer police chief Dusty Whiting off the reservation. The resolution also alleges that Whiting has used excessive force, conducted illegal searches and seizures and caused damage to property during his time as chief, a position he has held since March 1999. Whiting denied the allegations, saying they are politically motivated and do not reflect his record of success implementing a community policing philosophy that focuses on crime prevention and community involvement. Cortez Journal Citizens oppose asphalt plant ... Heber It started amicably enough, but after four hours of public comment it ended in a yelling match between Commissioner Ralph Duke and those in the crowd. A hearing on a proposed asphalt plant brought out more than 400 citizens, a record turn-ou- t that required moving the meeting to the middle school auditorium. The commissions request that no clapping or hooting take place was largely ignored. The yelling came at the end of the meeting when Duke asked why Hebers residents werent at the meeting. His comments were met with jeers and finger pointing. life-lon- g The Wasatch Wave Fire scorches Dolores mill... Foresters estimate 18 to 20 acres of forest in the Dolores Valley were scorched by a fire that threatened to spread further in high winds two weeks ago. Crews brought the blaze under control, but not before it burned acres of stacked logs, lumber and piles of sawdust at a log mill. Firefighters were not speculating on what caused the fire. Cortez Journal Cortez, Colo. pinon-junipe- r disband police... Mapleton may Council The has proposed Mapleton City Springville their police department and contract with an- to disband other law- - enforcement agency instead. Citizens voiced concerns and questions about the idea at a recent public hearing. The Utah County Sheriffs Offices bid of $356,320 for coverage, including the extra community programs requested, such as DARE training. Mapleton had budgeted $572,300 for next years police department. The Springville Herald 24-ho- anti-drug-u- se XEfye B1 fchra Thursday, May 11, 2000 May Artwalk features 6 local shops, galleries ter this month continues its annual quilt show that began in After enjoying the outdoor activities and natural beauty Moab has to offer, a leisurely stroll through the shops and galleries participating in Ariwalk is the perfect w ay to relax. Mays Artwalk once again celebrates the diversity of art, style and design available in Moab. Everything from photography and fine art to inventive mixed media and decorative arts April. In addition to an impressive exhibit of recent quilts created by local artists, it features heirloom quilts lovingly made years ago. The exhibit includes e quilts and wall hangings. In addition to this more recent art, artifacts created by ancient artisans are also on display. Prehistoric tools, textiles, pottery, jewelry and basketry of bed-siz- will be offered. Artists receptions are held during the Artwsdk Gallery Stroll on Saturday, May 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. providing opportunities to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and mingle. The exhibits will be on display throughout the month of May. On Main Street check out new works by popular Moab artists at Cave Dreamers, Tom Till Gallery and Earth Studio. Featured this month at Cave Dreamers Gift Gallery are new works by Moab artist Rod Galer. artist, Rod has exa variety of with perimented mediums from watercolor and oil paintings to mixed media. His current work is inspired by the ancient images that adorn canyon walls throughout the Moab area. Using sand and glue, Rod creates a textured surface which combined with his oil painting emulates the sandstone cliffs. He builds upon the base with paintings inspired by the pictographs of the region. Rods Rock Art Panels immortalize the mysterious images left by the ancient A self-taug- ht ones. The Tbm Till Gallery matures the internationally recognized photographer for which the shop is named. The gallery exhibits a stunning spectrum of landscape, in sacred sites and nature-scape- s cibachrome his hand-printe- d The work of artist Ben Schmrel is featured at the Overlook Gallery. photographs. The gallery also offers Till's books, calendars, posters and note cards. Stop in and view Toms latest prints of Machu Picchu, Cappacicia, Turkey and a local arch from Behind the Rocks. Earth Studio is proud to present the works of local artist Kathy Cooney. Kathy is best known for her watercolors of the Moab area. Her abstract realism lends itself to the rock formations and ancient ruins of the American southwest. Prior to moving to Moab, Kathy lived in Alaska where her artistic skills changed from technical pencil work to moderately abstract watercolors that captured the beauty of the Alaskan landscape. When she moved to the southwest in 1987, the canyons, red rocks and desert views, along with the ancient ruins and petroglyphs, were a new inspiration for Kathy and became the basis for her current work. Kathys prints and calendars are currently carried in nationally recognized gift catalogs. Be sure to stroll off Main Street to see more of Moabs talent displayed at the Overlook Gallery and Dan OLaurie Museum on Center Street and Market on 100 West. One of Moabs most popular artists, Arts for the Parks" winner, Ben Schnirel will be featured this month at the Overlook Gallery at 83 East Center. The show will feature a variety of new Southwest landscapes, including Canyon Solitude and Between Moon-flow- The Worlds," done in oils, acrylic, and gouache (opaque watercolor). Ben says, Ive been experimenting with some different textures lately, adding a sculptural quality to the paintings. Hiking and exploring the desert canyons continually provides a great inspiration to me. Exploration into the world of art also has endless possibilities for new forms of artistic expression. The journey of discovery can be so rewarding if we ac- tivate our imagination," The Dan OLaurie Canyon Country Museum at 18 East Cen FBI nabs Duchesne fugitive... Roosevelt A man wanted for burning his familys trailer in Duschene 17 years ago, then collecting $27,000 in insurance money and fleeing to Montana, was arrested in ex-wi- fe Vandalism may close skatepark.. . bins at the Brigham City Skate Park. A press release from the city read: Because that Skate Park has attracted an element that chooses to tr&3h the facility, engage in foul language and abuse skaters not within their group, strong consideration is being given to closing the facility for skating entirely. Box Elder News Journal Vandals steal dino bones ... Price U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials are investigating the theft of dinosaur bones from the Duke dig sili: near Woodside in Emery The theft was discovered approximately three weeks ago when r museum officials visited the site after a absence. A good portion, at least one- - third of a rare Stegosaur was taken. ty. two-yea- Big Indian copper mine . . . In 1899, the Grand Valley Times reported that Thomas Daley, the veteran prospector and miner of the Lisbon district, was probably the proudest man in Moab when he walked into the Times office and exhibited a copper ingot that had been run from ore from the Big Indian mine. The furnace used for ed inadequate but they managed to melt down about ten ordinary blacksmith fair in a valuation gold and silver. J. B. Skewes, Sr. built this first house at pounds into a bar containing n for worked the copper properties Big Indian, and many years. Shown with him was Mrs. Farrell, a Half for House the who had Way many years operated boarding house entrepreneur stage station between Moab and Thompson Springs. Photo from the Elaine Peterson collection melting--a- n forge-prov- well-know- field. Sun Advocate J-C- Mom Rides For - .lothet'f&g Half Price! Gift Ideas (with full-far- e Sli Short Nightgowns s thru XL Decorated T-Shi- rts Summer Tank Tops sml Open 9 a.m. 7 days aw View Deck Hiking Biking Free Gift Wrapping ftUftlfljlSjfiOjtS Go Bowling with your Mon on Mother's Day... I!er first game w on' cost you a dime. . Peifume Gift Certificates Mays friends on Mother's Day onlu) Jew i grass fire at a Spanish Valley residence Friday morning burned up one car and damaged another. The blaze, at the south end of Desert Road, began when a Chrysler sedan was parked in a field and its hot catalytic converter came in contact with dry grass. Two explosions were heard throughout the neighborhood as the rear tires of the car blew from the heat. Fire units raced to the scene from Station 2 in Spanish Valley and arrived soon after the fire broke out around 7:25 a m. Other units responded from Station 1 in Moab. The fire was doused within minutes and burned a woodpile, along with less than an acre of the grass A small ... dumping Illegal increasing Richfield has increased , the Archaic, Anasazi, Fremont and Ute cultures are included in the display. Exhibits of historic Moab show how residents lived and worked. An early player piano has been renovated and the public is invited to give it a try. Michael Harper, artist, photographer and musician, will be showing his photography at Moonfiower Market (111 North 100 West). A long time resident of Moab, much of his work has been exhibited and sold on the East Coast. In the past two years daughter Dawn became interested in photography and together they have produced much of what will be displayed. In addition to the Harpers Grass ignites under car May 5 Brigham City Rewards for information leading to the arrest of vandals have been offered in an attempt to stop the destruction of trees, water fountains, picnic tables and trash Illegal dumping throughout Sevier County since the landfill started charging $15 per ton for garbage brought in by residents. County Sheriff Phil Barney says that since the fee was instituted a lot of protest dumping has occurred. The problem is, people are dumping on someone elses land, and eventually, the tax payers will pay for it to be cleaned up, he said. The Richfield Reaper Kokopelli by Kathy Cooney work, Moab artist Ben Schnirel will be showing selected works. Take the opportunity to relax and view the diversity of art available in Moab. Remember, the exhibits will be on display for the entire month of May, so youll have plenty of opportunity to view them and support the arts in Moab. Back in Time A-Lo- ok Kellum, Mont, and brought back to Duschene County jail two weeks ago. Five years after the fire, the mana went to police and furnished them with sufficient information for charges to be filed against her former husband. FBI agents had tracked him ever since, and finally found him April 10. Uintah Basin Standard er , GRAVEL PIT LAN 1076 MILLCREEK DR. 7 DAYS 259-47- 48 Bring Dayl Turn at McDonalds, Semite on Kane Creek Blvd. OPEN 2--11 EM. |