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Show CChe PageA4 Timcs-3nbcpenbr- Series of auto thefts continues Muabs scries of auto theft continued ovtr the Labor I)a fa-e- n tkul, w ith two additional Grand ve-ln- rexirted nursing County Sheriffs deputies on Mon day afternoon rvsMinded to a of a missing loyota pa kup The gre) 199 truck with a white camper shell wan taken from a reniderue on Shumway LamHep Kim Neal n nd the owner had left it with the keyn re-o- rt - Labor Day camp-ou- t in it and he suspects it might taken for the purpone hae of joy riding We've had a couple taken from that area, it seems like it might lie (for) joy riding In fact, four of the mi or more vehicles taken or broken into in the Moab area over the past month have been Toyota pickups, Neal confirmed. 1vo of those jut kupn are still missing, including the one taken Monday. Moab police are also involved m the hunt for the auto thieves joy riders A car was reported missing Tuesday morning and was recovered later that day. MPD Chief Mike Navarre confirmed that the string of auto thefts and joyriding incidents began about 30 days ago. If you see anything suspicious, please call us, he said. Nav arre urged citizens not to hesitate calling 911 if they see someone in their neighborhood acting suspiciously, including incLv iduals parking in a car who dont live there, or strangers pacing on the sidewalk or just hanging out. Were all obligated to he lp resolve this he said, adding that he suspects someone has seen these people and just didnt report it. Dep. Neal made a similar appeal to the public to keep an eye out for the jierpet raters. We can use all the help we can get." deemed a success event for d Moab another sutesful LaUir Day Camp-Ou- t four wheel drive enthusiasts According to the Red Rock organizers of the 2Mh annual event, about 134 vehicles attended during th thiee d.tv weekend This numlier is about 12' less than in 2000, but the number of four w hel drive vehic les seen cruising local streets seemed as large to some observers Official registrants came from 15 states as spanning the country from Massachusetts to Hawaii Trail leaders, w ho do this only fur fun, are pleased with the relatively small attendance. They report good trails, good fellowship, good weatht r. and no accidents. bo.-te- u.-u- al Midway West jj rides games ood in Moab ,v this weekend! ? r Thursday 410 p.m. Friday 4-1- 1 p.m. Saturday noon-1- 1 or 12 p.m. at Old Spanish Trail Arena - 3641 Thursday, September 6, 2001 r.t S. HWY 191 BUY ONE RIDE - GET ONE FREE! (OLgLy with this Carnival Coupon o)eoco Utah Records Conference to be held Oct. 11 as agency turns 50 Attendees are invited to bring an heirloom to the conference for Silverman to examine and offer preservation advice. Daring the lunch hour, a presentation on Historical Perspectives of Prostitutes in Salt Lake City," will be given by Jeff Nichols, assistant professor of history at Westminster College The records conference runs from 8 a m. to 3.30 p.m. The conference is open to the public, but enrollment is limited to 100 participants. Completed registration forms are due Sept. 21. Registration is $20 per person and includes a morning break and a box lunch. The Utah State Archives anniversary will be observed during the morning break. The records conference is offered in conjunction with the annual statewide obser- The Utah State Archives and Records Service, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, organized this years conference to offer the public practical advice and assistance. Sessions will benefit 6tafT members and volunteer s at small historical societies and museums, those researching local history and dov ing historical piograms for their communities, and iduals doing family history research or interested in preserving family heirlooms. Four sessions w ill be offered Land Records in the Utah Territory," will be explained by Rosemary Cundiff, processing and reference archivist at the Utah State Archives; Oral History Workshop, presented by Jessie Embry, assistant director of the Charles Redd Center at Brigham Young University; Writing Up Your Research, taught by Kristen Rogers, publications editor at the Utah State Historical Society; and Preservation Roadshow: Preserving Historic Family Collectibles," hosted by Randy Silverman, preservation librarian at the University of Utah Marriott Library. te in-di- vance of Archives Week, Oct. Registration forms are available-- by contactDaines at the Utah State Archives, Gordon ing 3. 2. Lifelong Moab resident Essie White turns 96 Aug 28 marked a special day for one of Moabs longtime citi- zens Essie White celebrated 96 years of life in Grand County. And what a life it has been. Her paternal grandparents were Mads and Jane Iirsen who were among the first pioneers into the area They helped settle Green River Valley in 1879 and went on to Grand Valley (later Moab) in 1880 Mads and his first wife, Elizabeth, were Mormon converts from Denmark who traveled to the promised land" with the second handcart company. Essies father Amasa Larsen was among the areas earliest ranchers, with headquarters in Fisher Valley where Essie grew up. Even though her dad enjoyed his drink, in 1908 Essies mother, Lottie Iairsen, was a leader in the fight against liquor. Essie still has Lottie's original petition to get the liquor fee for saloons raised front $400 per year to $2,000, and she succeeded. Essie will he contributing this and with a unique sense of humor. When she was just a young girl she wrote of how precious her memories were and how she would never let them go. Well, she hasnt. They are all there in her books. The stories of her love for horses and her horse racing days have all been published. She was winning races in Moab and surrounding towns when she was only a teenager. Local writer, J. B. Eardley, did some outstanding stories on Essie memories. In fact one, A Conversation unth Essie White," won Eardley second place among 400 entrants in statewide competition. Today, Essie is still managing on her own with her faithful dog, Hooter, two enormous cats, Tom and Buckskin Jo, and her Some Favorite Places at the Ranch House Restaurant Open House and Reception, Saturday, September In conjunction with the September Artwalk 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Rod Millar is presenting a dramatic collection of 360 Panoramic Photographs in large and very large format. Mr. Millars subjects include Native American Rock Art Panels, Southern Utah and Canyon Country wilderness scenes. Please stop out and meet the artist. Tours of Moah Springs Ranch will also be available. For information call 259-575- 3 SEPTEMBER 8 Family Drug 9 a.m. - Noon Also: Toys & Treats for Sale! All proceeds support HSMV's programs Tune in Monday at 7:30 a.m. & again at 5:30 p.m. to KZMU's weekly inteniew show, "This Week in Moab" with Tom long-tim- Moab character e Tom-Tom- " with host "Tom-Tom- " Arnold Rory TIer will discuss: the Character and Characters of Moab, Development, Volkswagons, Wilderness, Love, Greed, Wisdom and Enlightment. on Moab's Community Radio Station KZMU 89.7 & 106.1 FM with Joanne Savoie I Moab Arts 6C Rec Center lit WEDNESDAYS, 6-9P- of MOAB VALLEY IS. as- sociated memorabilia to the Dan OLaurie Canyon Country Museum, she tells those present. By nature, Essie followed in her activist mothers footsteps. She championed such causes as getting a dam built in the canyon east of Moabs Center Street, and getting the marker for the Elk Mountain Mission moved to w here tourists could find it. Essie w as active with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for many years and served as president of the Grand County branch for one term. Memories have always been dear to me," says Essie. She began writing poetry when she was only 14 years old, and the two strongest elements in her writing are nature" and memories Those dropping by to wish FROM Canyon Country Museum. She is always happy to exchange stories and share her life with others. ADOPTION DAY 8th Light refreshments will Be served. Public welcome! she did in bygone days. But don't be mistaken, Essie still has a that spark of vitality that keeps her going. She is still making memories, like her recent birthday gathering. An autograph book on the table lay ready for all visitors to sign. For local history buffs, Essies life story, along with that of her Grandpa Mads, and mother and dad, Amasa and Lottie Larsen, can be found in the Eastern Utah Human History Library at the Dan OLaurie HUMANE SOCIETY wonderful scrapbooks packed full of area history, photographs, her poems, and mementos. While her writing reflects a degree of loneliness, one soon discovers what a romantic 6he was. She wrote about her classmates, her dad, Amasa Larsen, and the Midland Telephone Company (where she worked after high school), all Rod Millar the yard and other chores, w hich she cant quite tackle as chickens she re half-doze- n Essie happy birthday, found themselves pouring over her Moab Springs Ranch is proud to host a showing of work by Utah Photographer fers to as the Jackson Five (even though there are six). She is blessed with children and grandchildren that help with E. V.Vr 100N. 9 M I Sept. 19, ok y )(&:-- Oct. 3,10,17,24 Nov. 7 (open class Sept. 26, no class Oct. 31) ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED! introduction to techniques, learn how to make pinch pot whistles, coiling, pinching and slab techniques. Ages 15 & UP. Financial aid for teens available. V Call 259-62- 72 hand-buil- t to register. Limited class size MARC Members $75, others $85 |