The Red Rocks Special Olympians are working hard to fund upcoming State Special Olympics events in Salt Lake City.

A successful bake and candy sale at City Market kicked off their efforts last week, and Red Rocks team members are now busy selling tickets for a number of items that have been donated for a drawing to be held Oct. 1.

You have to actually see it to appreciate the beauty of Lola Krum-menacher's water color painting, which she donated to the drawing. The photo here doesn't do it justice.

The other piece of artwork is a print that Tom Till has donated from his gallery.

Also to be drawn for are the following:

A vacuum cleaner from Southeastern Appliance; a small tool kit from Car Quest; an oil change from Big O Tires; letterhead and envelopes from us here at The Times; a 40 quart cooler from Clark's Parts Plus; two dinners for two from the Sunset Grill; two pizzas from Pizza Hut; two gift certificates from Main Street Music and Video; two certificates from Arches Book Company; a lamp from Knowles Home Furnishings; dinner for two from La Hacienda Restaurant; and two tickets from Slickrock Cinema.

Tickets are available from Red Rocks Special Olympians, and are also here at The Times office. As usual: $1 each or six for $5.

Some other very thoughtful donations have been made, and we will publish them as photos can be taken.

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Moab Music Festival's 12th season is in full swing, offering something for just about any listening preference. Since many of the concerts are not at the downtown venues, I'd like to emphasize that bus service is available, included with the price of the ticket. Why drive when you can be chauffeured?

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I have made no secret of my questions about the wisdom of medians on Main Street, so am pleased to congratulate the three members of the Moab City Council who voted against the measure.

While the added parking in the interior of the block between Main Street and First West will be a boon to downtown workers and visitors alike, the pinching down of Center Street on that block may pose its own problems. That is yet to be seen, along with whatever thoughts the planners may have in mind for East Center Street.