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Show 16 “Tt showed the utilitarian River Basin and enhance the ability to provide adequate supplies Feltner said although it’s well,’ he said. Most of the photographs submitted are from the Zion area near the upper part of the watershed, but there were also some from the St. George area. Meismer spoke at the St. George Camera Club, which was how Feltner found out about the contest. Finding that he was the grand prize winner was a nice surprise for the amateur photographer who got interested in photography about five years ago an shoots with a digital camera. But it’s not his first photo contest win. Feltner said his son works for Kohler and the company has an annual photo contest which he has native species in the Virgin for sustain- ing human needs. The scope of the program is broad, including species recovery, water management, floodplain protection, restoration and community outreach and the photo contest is one way of meeting those goals. The 150 or so submissions showed all the uses of the Virgin River and why it is depended on Meismer said. Be In The Know... THE SPECTRUM! nice to visit Zion when it is warm, snow changes the whole look of the park and the river. Meismer said because of the great turnout, the Virgin River Program is considering doing the photo contest on an annual basis to show all the uses of the river and why the area is dependent on the river. A recent survey conducted by the Washington County Water Conservancy District showed that out of 428 people polled only 6 percent knew that the primary source of water in the county was the Virgin River. The winning photos will be used for a calendar that Meismer hopes to: have available in December. Feltner said he plans to get some calendars. “T want to get some so I can show off a little bit? Feltner said with a laugh. also won. Feltner won an iPod shuffle, which, he said, will require a phone call to his grandkids to learn how to 435-674-6200 | www.thespectrum.com NEIGHBORHOODS operate. aspects and recreational as e Continued from pg. 14 water ST. GEORGE — For the week of October 31, 2008 PHOTO The Spectrum — www.thespectrum.com Zion to fete centennial For St. George Neighborhoods SPRINGDALE — The year 2009 marks the 100-year anniversary of Zion National Park's initial designation as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft on July mental factors. He will also include some information on contemporary green, environmentally friendly building practices. 7:30 p.m, Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Boulevard, Springdale. Dec. 16 — Longtime resi- Zion Canyon Field Institute's third season of dent and pioneer son J.L. Crawford will present “The Artists of Zion: Personal Reminiscences. Crawford will relate anecdotes and personal encounters of some of the artists whose work is on display at the St. George Art Museum's “A Century of Sanctuary, The Art of Zion National Park” 7 the Fern p.m, St. George Art Museum, SL 1909-3 The Centennial Celebration has already started with the opening of “A Century of Sanctuary, The Art of Zion National Park” This art exhibition will be on display at the St. George Art Museum until Jan. 24. and J.L. Crawford Lecture Series will emphasize historical themes relative to the park’s centennial. Nov. 7 — Architect Peter Stempel of Virgin, will present “Architecture in the Shadow of.Zion? .Stempel will look at architectural styles ranging from pioneer to present-day and relate the progression of changes as- mnfldengee by environ- 47 E 200 North, St. George. Jan. 10 — Paul Ostapuk presents his “Romance of the Old Spanish Trail? Ostapuk will share lore and histories from the Old Spanish. Trail..with special emphasis on that section of the trail passing through Southern Utah. 7:30 p.m, Canyon Community Center, 126 Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale. Feb. 6 — Wayne Hinton, former history chair at Southern Utah University,’ will present “Saving Boys, Developing Men, and Enhancing a Park: The Civilian Conservation Corps at Zion National Park, Utah? In addition to the. lecture Hinton will also be signing copies of his new book which he co-authored with Elizabeth Green. That book, “With Picks, Shovels & Hope, The CCC and Its Legacy on the Colorado Plateau; published by Mountain Press in Missoula, Mont., was recently released, and is thus far the definitive work on the accomplishments of the Civilian Conservation Corps on the Colorado Plateau. 7:30 p.m, Canyon Community Center, 126 Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale. All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information call Michael Plyler at 772-3264. ast Deal in Tow Nn Small Coffee or Small Soda and The Spectrum ? E stimates: (4 35)673-0100 1076 E Commerc Se ey Nios Suite Toll 10 10) Free + >i. 888-680-9598 WeOTge, ea] rer 78 JB's Express e 1468 S. Bluff St. 5931_s49 Free |