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Show C2 a Splash Color of Continued from Page C1. volunteering because she was raised in a family where volunteerism was a way of life. Her father spent the last 23 years of his life volunteering in the Shriner’s organization. He retired from the Navy and her mother was also a Navy veteran. Monica said her family traveled around a lot and she went to 17 different schools. When she reached high school her father wanted her to graduate from just one school and that happened to be in Wyoming. After high school she wanted to go into remedial reading and special education, but her father said she had three months to make a decision on where she was going to go to school and live. She ended up graduating from Hollywood Beauty College. After graduation she became a paralegal for 12 years, thanks to a good friend who helped her get the job. She met Reed Cook, her husband, at work and trained him in legal research. The friendship soon blossomed into romance and after their marriage they returned to Reed’s hometown of Huntington. Monica is a volunteer at Creekview Elementary in Price and told Paul Crookston, the principal, that there was a big, blank wall that needed something on it. He told her to “go for it.” Since then she has been finding more blank walls to put her artistry on. The most recent is at the Star Grill in Huntington. She said it is important to put educational things into murals, but she also likes to add small, fun, interesting items. The mural at the Star Grill includes, Blanca, the llama. There is also a cute little mammal with the name “Terra Cotta,” of course, it is terra cotta color. There is an interesting frog holding fly paper. The mouse in the mural is named “Teapot” after her granddaughter’s nickname. The girl with the orange hair has colorful socks on that resemble some socks Monica saw on a customer at the Grill. The cowboy has PM on his star. This refers to Percy Mounteer, Star Grill owner. She said she painted a hat on him to cover his head, that lacks some hair. The beautiful waitress is Janice Mounteer, with her “beautiful eyes.” Look closely and you may find more interesting things in the mural. The mural is almost finished and she has plans for another one in the future, (the next one has dancing pigs). She describes herself as a “self-taught folk artist with a never ending bottle The Emery County Review, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Art Competition open for entries The Utah Arts Council announces that the 2008 Statewide Annual Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition, Utah ’08: Painting and Sculpture, is now accepting application for entry. “This competition is one of the longest standing traditions of the Utah Arts Council. Initially conceived of as a way to develop a state visual art collection, the statewide annual has resulted in a rich resource: a well maintained list naming many of Utah’s most talented and enthusiastic artists. This event is known throughout Utah’s visual art community, and speaks of this state’s artistic heritage,” said Margaret Hunt, director of the Division of Arts and Museums. The Statewide Annual Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition began in 1899 in conjunction with the establishment of the Utah Arts Council, as a way to honor and recognize artists living in the state. Each year the categories rotate between Painting and Sculpture, Crafts and Photography, and Mixed Media amd Works on Paper. The 2008 competition is open to all Utah artists 18 years or older who work in a two-dimensional “wet media,” including but not limited to gouache, watercolor, oil, encaustic, resin, or tempera, or threedimensional “solid” works, such as those created through such processes as carving, modeling, welding, casting, or molding. The Statewide Annual is juried by two experts, one male and one female, in the field of visual arts from outside of Utah. The jurors select approximately 22 to 25 images to be included in exhibition and corresponding catalogue. Additionally, six $500 prizes, three in each category, are awarded by the jurors to exemplary submissions included in the exhibition. Entries will be accepted between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. from Sept. 22 - 25, at the Rio Gallery at the Rio Grande Depot, 300 South Rio Grande Street (455 West) in Salt Lake City. Slide entries must be submitted no later than Sept. 25, to the Utah Arts Council, 617 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102. The opening reception and awards ceremony will take place at the Rio Gallery on Oct. 17, from 6 - 9 p.m. in conjunction with the Salt Lake City Gallery Stroll. The exhibition will run from Oct. 17 – Nov. 26. For entry forms and information, contact Lila Abersold at 801-533-3581 or email labersold@utah. gov. Additional information is also available online at www.arts.utah.gov. CEU prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary The College of Eastern Utah will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the opening of the college this September. The college opened the doors to the first students in October 1938. The founding date was 18 months earlier on Feb. 13, 1937. Throughout the years the college has held an annual Founder’s Day Dinner and since the 50th Anniversary has recognized benchmark anniversary dates – 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th and now the 70th anniversary. The college will recognize outstanding alumni, benefactors and community service at each of the two events scheduled. Selected to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award is Senator Mike Dmitrich, whose service to the citizens of the state, as well as his long time commitment to the growth of the College of Eastern Utah will be recognized. Outstanding Alumni awards will be presented to Jim Dart, Sr. and Michael Tucker at the Price event and to Jason Dunn and Enid Seaton Ruoff in Salt Lake City. Retiring professor Phil Brown will be recognized with the Upon Their Shoulders Award, reserved for those faculty members who have served 30 or more years at CEU. Community members who will be recognized for their compassionate service to the families of the Crandall Canyon Mine disaster are Mayor Hilary Gordon and Karen Jobe Templeton. Athletic Hall of Fame awards will be presented to Kenyth Reynolds and Lindsay Allen Newville. Donors to the Gold Circle receiving recognition include Greg and Barb Benson, Terry Ficklin, Mary Worthen, Earle Jackson and the Carbon Class of 52. College of Eastern Utah has scheduled two dinner and awards programs for the 70th Anniversary Karen Templeton Celebration. On Sept. 13, there will be dinner and awards program at the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center on the Price campus, and on Sept. 18, there will be a dinner and awards program held in Salt Lake City at Little America. The alumni and friends of the college Mike Dmitrich Hilary Gordon are invited to attend either or both of the events. Call 435-613-5256 for reservations. Utah Arts Council offers free workshop for artists, presenters The Utah Arts Council is offering a free workshop titled, “Getting the Most Out of Booking Conferences: A ‘How-To’ Guide for Performers and Presenters,” led by Karen J. Hanan, Executive Director of Arts Northwest. Tailored for both performing artists and presenters in Utah, the workshop will provide background information on marketing, block-booking, audience expansion, community outreach, and more. “Performers and venues have been shared by states Huntington Film Fest October 10 & 11 2008 at 7:00 PM The Star Theatre Huntington, UT Call for details Film entry deadline is September 30, 2008 Get Started Now! Films must be made for viewing of all age audience Bring your DVD copy into the the Star Grill Family - Fun - Food - Entertainment Starts 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday thru Saturday Fun Shakes & Kids Combo Meals Mini Burger, Fries & Drink $1.29 Mini Cheese Combo $1.89 Mini Bacon Combo $2.89 Mini Bacon Cheese Combo $3.29 Mini Mushroom Swiss Combo $2.89 Add a 12 oz. Rock Climber for just 39¢ along the coasts and in condensed metropolitan areas for decades. These states have developed a network of connections, resources, and economic engines that attract and encourage development of a healthy, arts-rich economy. We are offering Utah’s performing artists and presenters with the opportunity to become a part of this network. With Americans staying closer to home these days, such a network can provide ac- cess to new talent that can draw in new audiences from around the region and new venues for performing that can boost and fill performance schedules,” said Margaret Hunt, Director of the Division of Arts and Museums. Hanan will be joined by Utah performers and presenters who will share their experiences in the field and provide feedback on attending booking conferences. Additionally, workshop participants are eligible to secure a short one-on-one session with Hanan following the workshop. This workshop is presented in conjunction with Arts Northwest, the primary performing arts booking organization in the mid- and northwest United States. Arts Northwest will host its 28th annual booking conference Oct. 13 – Oct. 16, in Eugene, Ore. In partnership with the Utah Arts Council, Arts Northwest is offering a 20 percent promotional discount on conference registration to all Utah performers and performing arts venue employees. Additionally, Utah performers and presenters may also apply for one of 10, $1,000 subsidies offered by the Utah Arts Council to attend the Oregon conference. Applications must be completed and turned into the Utah Arts Council by Aug. 27. All forms are available on the Utah Arts Council website at www.arts.utah.gov. The workshop will take place on Aug. 25, from 8:30 a.m. - noon in the Zephyr Room at the Rio Grande Depot, 300 South Rio Grande Street (455 West) in Salt Lake City. One-on-one sessions will take place from 2 - 3 p.m. The workshop is free, but seating and postworkshop session slots are limited. Please RSVP to Liz Smith at lizsmith@utah.gov or call 801.236.7544. For more questions on the workshop or Arts Northwest Booking Conference, contact Jason Bowcutt at 801-236-7554 or email jbowcutt@utah.gov. Kid Grilled Cheese 99¢ Combo $1.99 Kid Grilled ham & Cheese $1.99 Combo $2.99 Personal Size Pizza $2.99 Kids 5 Piece Chicken Nugget Meal $4.99 Corn Dog $1.99 Comb $2.99 Star Fun Center Grill & Arcade Star Theatre Grill Hours: 11 A.M. - 8 P.M. Open Friday & Saturday Film Festival Matinee Saturday 4 P.M. October 10 & 11 Night show at 7 P.M. 155 N Main Huntington Call for movie information 435-687-(STAR)7827 “Serving Emery County Since 1998” “Providing Competent, Respectful Care in Your Home” 60 East 100 North • Price, Utah Phone (435) 637-0665 Toll Free 877-637-0665 Community Event? Print it in Life is Swell 748-2541. |
