September 15, 2008 A long-standing mystery has finally been solved. Alum from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s will remember this beautiful painting. It was on display on the back wall of the original Arcosanti café in the Crafts III building for many years. A long-standing mystery has finally been solved. Alum from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s will remember this beautiful painting. It was on display on the back wall of the original Arcosanti café in the Crafts III building for many years. The painting was done by artist and alumna Paula Wittner, commissioned in 1977 by alum Russ Adams. It disappeared in the mid 1980’s. Apparently it was stored in Phoenix and the storage company had gone out of business. It reappeared in Prescott, at Drake Station Trading Company. Their owners, trying to trace the origin of the painting, got in touch with Paula Wittner just recently. This prompted Russ Adams and Paula to visit the new owners and they are now in negotiation to buy the painting back. See all the exciting details in an article by reporter Bruce Colbert, Lost painting turns up in Prescott Prescott Daily Courier – Prescott, AZ, USA “When Mary (Hoadley from Arcosanti) called me and said my painting was found, I was just totally floored,” Rus Adams, the painting’s original owner, … [Photo: Cosanti Foundation & text: sa] read more
Categories: Frederick News,News 30Jul Rep. Frederick part of local delegation to discuss Project TIM in Washington, D.C. Local officials urge support for major industrial development State Rep. Ben Frederick helped represent Shiawassee County at a meeting with White House officials on June 26 to discuss efforts to bring jobs to the region. Also representing the area were Congressman John Moolenaar, Dr. Brian Boggs of the Durand City Council, Durand City Manager Colleen O’Toole and Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership CEO Justin Horvath. County Commissioner Brandon Marks coordinated the meeting.Under discussion was a proposal by NewSteel International dubbed “Project TIM,” which would place a large steel production facility on land within both Vernon Township and the city of Durand. The proposal would mean thousands of direct and residual jobs in Shiawassee County and throughout Michigan.The visit to the White House included discussions with the Assistant to the President and Director of Trade and Industrial Policy Dr. Peter Navarro, wherein the implications of Project TIM for national security, greater domestic steel production, mining, shipping and the creation of thousands of professional trades jobs throughout Michigan were outlined.“The potential for local high wage jobs and opportunities in Mid-Michigan cannot be overstated,” Frederick said. “I’m grateful that Dr. Navarro was willing to meet with our group and consider ways the federal government can help ensure this major jobs possibility becomes a reality in our area.”“This was a great opportunity to come together with local, state and federal officials to discuss the possibilities for the City of Durand’s economic expansion,” Boggs said. “The project would be a game changer for the county as a whole.”Under consideration are various financing options to help make the project a reality. Continued interaction is planned between local, state and federal officials in the coming months.PHOTO INFORMATION: Following their White House meetings were, from left, Durand City Manager Colleen O’Toole, SEDP President and CEO Justin Horvath, Rep. Frederick, Dr. Brian Boggs and County Commissioner Brandon Marks. read more