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'' :;. ; t:F,74.;, ..e ?''"::..;: '.',., '; ,,,,,, -- ' '.:.,7:, ., ' - ,. ....:.::,. & 'n,4 ;,!,,,..,...Noidlimodoemk.i3-.- .: s., --, - t ,,,,,,;-,r-4,..,i4i- F,-..- ,,,, ,, ., .N., .. ., ,, 4 '14 ?:i",' ., .. , - ; ' 4...,1,:5-.h,"- tct. ..., ., ...... Original musical programs ... ,- ....,......,, ' ' i!,,,,,,.... , , ,, II- T.,.;;71,,,?,--- , , ,,,,,,. 2. :7,.,,,,- .,. - - , , ... , ' 1L -;;;- .'.',z,;: 4 .,..,.,...,:,.. ....,...,,,:,.: , ...,,,,f;;,...,...,......z::74, ..,.:,:,. ,, -. . t. :,,, .,,,,, i ,,, p , ., ,t.,,,,t,4 -- - '' T1;. 1, .; ....... ..... ,,7,7:,,:f2.....:.',;:fii.,..' '.:::::,':i,..,,,í, ,, ic.; ,,, ::;''i.:2. .... .:,,..: .., ,., ..: IA , nial. And there were service projects, such as that by the Val Verda 2nd Ward in Bountiful. Utah, in which members. mostly youth, planted trees throughout the ward as part of a beautification effort. The Grand Island (Neb.) Branch also took a missionary approach, buying a half-pagadvertisement in the local newspaper and telling the inspired history of the nation and some basic doctrines of the Church. were also popular as Church units commemo- rated the nation's history. The Tacoma Washington Stake Relief Society sponsored "Freedom Is ." and the Sandy Utah North Stake presented "America, America." "Sing Out America" involved more than 100 performers from the Salt Lake Wells Stake, and in the Pasco and Richland Stakes in Washington, members produced "Sand in Their Shoes- .A B,leen.tennil tour. of ChuNh :; We's given to fiCtions attending the his-to- , -- ,, w, , ' ':.J n. . t ;'".,'-:,,- i--' :'.,:,. ::,. ..y recalling Utah and the Church's history. The Alturas and Cedarville branches in California combined Bicentennial and missionary activities by passing out red, white and blue ribbons during the community parade in which the branches had entered three floats. The ribbons emphasized the divine role in U.S. history. The Blythe (Calif.) 1st and 2nd wards also entered a float in the community parade, winning the sweepstakes trophy out of some 200 entries. A town square became the heritage arts event in Murray Utah West Stake, and in Whittier, Calif., the stake there presented "The Great American Show" involving more than 1,000 persons as a gift to the community for the Bicenten- observance overseas.. Members in the Germany Frankfurt Mission .pagicipated in the Ingelheim, Gernany, Inernational bays," which ,:'. ii - ,.. '4,:- , ',1,.f. ;,'1':1r.t.!7-',- 16.'4 ".. "plr.,,,..' ort.likow,,,... ,.: ...,,..., ,,,,,-, c ,t.,41 .' this year featured the U.S. Bicentennial. The members presented a program The Church was even involved in :.:,- '.. A fs t A ,,,4, -'), .:, ' ,,,, 0 , icentennial Bicentennial 'r ';, .., i,...,,- lid ,,.k.;;:.sr';!,:....d.,i7,!-11;- r ".".,... 7., , ii..:,..,:::. pot-belli- : :, 'fr.- - '....'.' iy..y,...,,,. 11,.'.......;;,;-;4 ;,,,,,,. 1 tvtf 0 ..,,,,..k-,- ' ,,. , the "American Heritage Festival;" and more than 2,200 youth from 20 stakes in Oregon and Washington participated in a Bicentennial dance festival, "Step Up America." In Hanford, the heritage arts festival took the theme "American HoMecoming" and the popular event drew 3,300 people. Part of the old west was reconstructed using split rail fences. weathered barn doors, heirloom quilts, stove and a covered wagon, a other antiques. A direct result of the festival included two new investigator families, more appointments for missionaries and an improved image of the Church in the community. A similar spirit prevailed in Knoxville where each of the 13 wards and branches represented one of the 13 original colonies. Activities included a program of music, tributes to the nation's founding, opportunities for service and demonstrations of pioneer and modern crafts. The dance festival in the northwest featured highlights in American history, emphasizing the divine guidance given the nation's forefathers. Dances from other lands also were shown, as well as those of more recent vintage. The festival nearly filled the Portland Memorial Coliseum both nights. Individuals were involved, too. Kymberlee Deason 10. of the Fort Meade Ward, Silver Spring Maryland Stake, had an opportunity to express on a local radio station her feelings about the Bicentennial, while in Boise, Idaho, William Kane, a high priest, displayed in front of his home six modes of transportation from American history, from horse to airplane. ''': I. l. - ; :4, ,,,, t .7 ,i,,,,,,A,, lap ,..! 1 i 11"11 ......:''............ ...t':''..i. , 'f t t 't - ,,.......,..i.....: .' .' 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In Sudbury, Md.. two missionaries dressed in colonial garb to march with the Second Company of Sudbury's Minute and Militia in the local Patriot's Day activities, reliving a bit of history. The San Diego 7th Ward. San Diego California North Stake, presented the original production "The Spirits of '76" involving 200 ward members. In San Scout-o-ram- Francisco, the Polynesian Ward choir participated in a "Festival of Religious Freedom" with choirs from several other churches. Members of the Salt Lake Olympus Stake have scheduled a separate activity every month, including a missionary effort at the Temple Square Visitors Center, a theme contest, a Bicentennial ball, a youth conference and an fair. In the Austin Branch of the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission, members presented a family home evening on local television and followed that with a series of activities introducing the Church to the community. The Salt Lake Hillside Stake sponsored a heritage square featuring school, barber shop, park, etc. while in Pittsburgh. Pa., the Pittsburgh 3rd Ward held a Bicentennial fair for citizens of two counties, featuring a variety show, bake sale, displays and demonstrations. A heritage arts festival was also one activity of the Holbrook Arizona Stake and 4,500 people attended the displays and activities. Throughout America and in foreign lands, Church members have participated in commu tit), activitief; for the Bicentennial, as well as initiating many events on their own. The programs and other events help demonstrate that this nation lies in the promised land and was founded on gospel principles. ,..,'.....' ,, ,. 6:,...........:.;,...i,..0...,..";o:,.,:,:34. ; .i. 7;1'' .27- , .; ', ; ' '. ", ' ::: .":":'... fr.:: '.: Z .. ;i,...i. .,..t.'n'i; :'.,,Z.,'. 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