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Show WEDNESDAY, "Art in the Park" an annual hit by Brock Bybee Dixie Sun annual Art in the ParkTaste of Dixie festival was held at Vernon Worthen More than Park Saturday. 60 artists contributed their unique style of at the festival that featured art for children and adults alike, as well as many different styles of cuisine from around the St. George The area. Rogers rare talent in the medium of wooden sculpture was out for many people to recognize. "I did a boy scout merit badge when I was little, and just stuck with it ever since." said Rogers who has been working on the miniature sculptures for ten years. Artists came together from all aspects of life. Artists like Robert Park, Leon Vick, and Vince Recce. was really interesting to see all the different styles of art that were featured here." Said Mark Mataya, a DSC sophomore. "I enjoyed the atmosphere that was created by the combination of many different ideas and expressions." Tt Now CAMPUS BEAT SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 in its ninth year of oper- the Art in the ation, ParkTaste of Dixie celebration has grown to many different artists and features even some of Dixie State Colleges finest. Matt Rogers, a student at Dixie State College, had his painted wooden figures on display at the park. This his first year at the festival, Recce, who began traveling to St. George in the 70's, putting together modular furniture out of Western California, had some of the most breathtaking and amazing photography shots around. "I take a camera with me wherever I go." said Recce. The three have a gallery of their work in Springdale. Another spotlight in the festival was the work of DSC facmember Nancy ulty Perschon. Perschon, has been working hard in the art field for nearly 25 years. "I love art." she said. drew praise and admiration from many festival goers as they passed her booth. This year is my fourth festival. A lot of these artists are my good friends." she continued. Along with the extraordinary pieces of art, a wonderful blend of cuisine and folk music was provided to help the festival come together. With restaurants like Panda Outback Express, Steakhouse and others combining to make the day an overall success. Also, Del Parson, a nationally renowned artist and art teacher for DSC had a booth with some of his most famous paintings out for the general public to comment upon. "These artists are amazing. I look around and can't believe what they can do. It's so beautiful and brings out things that are so spectacular." said Marianne Thacker, a DSC freshman. Finished Perschon, "The food, the music, brings the collective energy together to make a grea t moment.' Perschon's many watercolor pictures were on display and DIXIE SUN Many local companies and individuals turned out to help those who need it most by Wendi Epps Dixie Sun, Staff Writer United Way Dixie has a plan to help local individuals and agencies succeed in their goals of creating a more caring and independent society. The United Way Day of Caring event was to their campaign kick-of- f help introduce United Way to the public and show donors where their dollars are going. A few local employers give employees the opportunity to donate to United Way directly out of their paychecks, and those donations stay within the non-prof- community. David Clark, Vice President Zions and Bank of Congressman of Utah State House of Representatives got involved in United Way 25 years ago while working at Zions Bank. He feels that the community has a lot to be thankful for, and is very proud of corporate donors that donate money to cover all administrative and overhead costs so all other money donated to United Way can stay within the com"There's a lot more people in this community that have a lot more issues than I do," explains Larry Dowd, an employee with Wal Mart Distribution Center. "If it wasn't for the community, we wouldn't have jobs. What can I do to show this community that I appreciate it?" Helping others inadvertently helps ourselves, and although many volunteers attended the event as representatives of their company, all of them wanted to be a part of making such a great contribution to their community. of these organizations that need volunteers are located on A few Darwin Doner proudly displays his wooden sculptures. He was one of the many talented artists that was featured at the Art in the Park festival this past Saturday. 7 Day of caring event a success This program helps stu- munity. L -- non-prof- the Dixie College campus. The Homework Hotline is produced by Dixie's television station, KCEC TV. dents from all local schools with questions they may have about their homework and is always in need of volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters is another local organization that works to provide mentoring relationships for chil- dren. Volunteers can take part in events or mentor individual children. Most of the children just need someone to play with, and Saturday afternoon was an excellent time to meet local at Vernon youngsters Worthen City Park and play football, golf, or even There were also many individuals that needed help. Scott Sorensen, an St. George res- ident needed someone to wash his trailer, pull weeds, and do basic yard work. Grant and Trudy Maloy needed help washing windows, moving items into storage, and moving heavy furniture. There were countless opportunities for volunteers to find something they enjoyed doing, and many felt that helping someone else made tiresome chores like yard household work and more pleasuracleaning ble. The event took place on September 12 &. 13, with volunteers sent from Wal Mart Distribution Center, Zions Bank, Albertson's, Target, Lowe's and other local businesses as well as individual volunteers coming in on their own to lend a hand. Festivities on both days included breakfast, guest speakers, and an overview of the day's activities. If you are interested in getyour employer ting with involved payroll donations to United Way, call Tami Sevier at If any student is interested in donating your time to any of these local agencies or to United Way Dixie, please contact Linda Sappington at the of Center Volunteer Washington County at |