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Show 9 Of $7 Million Arts Festival - THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, December 4, 1986 Volunteers 'Thinking Big' Are Keys To Success outgrown its small stage and people were standing in line to get grade B food in Cedar City restaurants, he said. A study at that time revealed the was spending average festival-goe- r about $500 per visit in Cedar City, and thats without the price of the ticket, he pointed out. The festival, it was estimated, was adding about $3 million each year to Cedar Citys economy at that time which otherwise would not have been spent there. A new stage was needed then, to the tune of about $1 million, but we still didnt ask the state for a dime. Fund-raisin- g efforts involving the by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff W riter TAYLORSVILLE. The question I faced then was how to get a community off of its tush to do something, Dr. Fred Adams told members of the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce here The answer is to start small with make-shif- t this and make-d- o that, he said, and to use volunteers. Adams, who had a dream 25 years ago to produce a Shakespeare Festival, told chamber members what he did to turn that dream into a $7 million industry for Cedar City - a plan which some Chamber members feel could be emulated in West Valley. Adams said the first festival in 1962 lasted for only two weeks and had a $1,000 budget - part of which was raised by participants and the remainder donated by the local Lions club. he Nobody received a dime, said. After 12 years street, he said. If we can make $7 million in Vk weeks, we can do a whole lot more if we could outlast the summer. That means a roof, but just think of the possibilities? We could double what were doing. Adams noted that the mining industry in Iron County is dead and that Cedar City devastated, has the only airport in the state outside of Salt Lake which can handle a 747. But nobody wants to put up a factory in Cedar City, he said. Its too small and too far away. The Shakespeare Festival, though, is Cedar Citys salvation. in tourism. It can make Cedar City the Athens of Utah - the arts capital of the West. The only problem is thinking too small. By thinking big, a Renaissance fair has been added to the festival, as well as a costumed procession on three weekends. The people eat it up, he said. We had thousands of people flooding Cedar City for the Renaissance fair alone and 10 TV stations covered the procession. Hotels and restaurants are beginning to be built in Cedar City, he said, but tourist dollars are also being pumped into other businesses. There was a couple from Southern California attending the festival who saw a piece of furniture they liked, Adams noted. They thought they could get it cheaper back home, but when they got back, they called long distance to have it trucked out. The same thing, he said, is happening across the board to other businesses as well. Tourist groups are coming to Cedar City from as far away as Japan, and who knows, maybe this year we may even draw some people from Logan. The secret to the festivals suc Mobile Postal Service Set For Seniors Chamber of Commerce there gathered the money needed to build the stage. For the last 13 years Ive been -- Theres money Adams said, watching coasting, the festival grow to this years record 54 performances in lxk weeks. Over 52,000 people were in attendance this year, spending more than $7 million on Cedar Citys main cess, Adams asserted, is not to settle for anything less than quality and organization. You need 100 percent backing and support by the community, not in money, but in people. West Valley, he said, has a great advantage over the Shakespeare Festival because of its location. You have one of the biggest populations in the state in your back yard just dying to get out of Salt Lake and spend their money. Some of them even drive 250 miles to Cedar City each summer - Just think how many could be drawn to West Valley? -- 7SNCE-A-YEA- R SALT LAKE. Two Green Sheet area locations are among eight where the U. S. Postal Service plans to provide a special service to senior citizens during the holiday mailing season. A Vh ton truck will be equipped to serve as a mobile post office during an period starting next week. Senior citizen centers in Murray and Taylorsville are among the eight sites where the truck will make stops. Senior citizens will be able to buy stamps, mail Christmas cards and packages - saving them an extra trip to what might be crowded postal facilities elsewhere, noted Beverly Burge, spokesperson for the U. S. Postal Service in Salt Lake. First stop for the mobile post office will be on Monday, 3 p.m., at the Highland Cove Golden Living Center, 3750 So. Highland Dr. Murray is next on the list, with the truck schedule to be at the Heritage Center, 10 E. 6150 South, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, -- -- STOVE & FIREPLACE earth stove FIREPLACE Unbalablt Dec. 10. Tight Rolled 'Fire Brick Lined Then on Dec. 12, from 10:30 to a.m., the truck will be in Taylorsville at the Golden Living Retirement Community, 2011 W. 4700 South. Other stops: Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to House noon, Fairmont-Suga- r Center, 2265 McClelland; Dec. 16, 3 p. m., Tenth East Center, 237 So. 10th East; Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday Anderson Westside Center, 860 W. 9th South; Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Northwest e Center, 1300 W. 300 North. ... d g penny-pinchin- theater-in-the-roun- r the Dickens script and the fine acting to give the production even more depth (as well as an entertaining way to smooth out scene The DOT KEEPS AND EXTRA THE - IN THE INSULATIION -i Of VALUE HOME YOUR COOLER OR TFTfR ROOT DISTURB EXISTING INCREASES HOME IN THE WARMER WINTER CE AOOEO DURING blaze king quality built AIRTIGHT STOVE Eidusrue Design for Clean, Efficient Burning Brass Accent Fire Buck Electric Model . I Mrs. Hale also oversaw produc tion of A Christmas Carol for 19 years at the Glendale Centre Theatre in California before moving back to Utah. Her wealth of experience as director is easily seen in the finished product. The magic of Christmas, a talented cast and the pizzazz inherent in almost every Hale production all combine to make A Christmas Carol an experience youll long remember. If you're lucky enough to catch a performance of this special holiday treat, it can be one of the most entertaining evenings youll have all year. Its a truly joyful experience this reviewer will long remember. A Christmas Carol will be presented at 8 p.m. nightly (except1 Sundays) through Dec. 23, with p.m. matinees each Saturday. Hale Center Theater is located at 2801 So. Main St. Because of the popularity of this production, reservations are advised. For additional information, those interested may call pitched after APPEAR NEWER YOUR HOME WITH MAINTENANCE FREE ALUMINUM SIDING HOUSE COSTS OR WE CAN FINANCING S SIDING LITTLE MORE THAN RETARRIN TEARS TO EXAMPLE: YOLR PRESENT R0CF. 2995 - AVAILABLE NO MONET DOWN MATCH PM T000 Si). Ft. Epof lined Blow Keg-6- DTI TAYLORSVILLE. Eleven Green Sheet area residents have completed k the first office administration program offered here at Utah Technical College. From the class of 19 local students, the following completed from West Valley City: Sherri Baumgartner, Sally Cannavan, Myrna Sprague; from South Jordan, LaFaye Hamilton, Carol Wagoner; from West Jordan, Barbara Jensen; from Bennion, Shelli Major, Bonnie Moser, Pat Paiz; from Sandy, Debbie Thompson; from Draper, Tama Walkenhorst. k The program, eight weeks in length, assists individuals interested in office occupations in getting back into the work force. Those accepted into the program have had previous experience in some form of office setting and still maintain a working knowledge of typewriting and other essential of-- ; fice skills. Because 484-925- Reg. 699 back-to-wor- ! COMES OFTEN in Dickens himself. Ruth Hale designed most of the elegant Olde English costumes used in the show. MAKES TOUR SUMMER CAN INSTALLATION i YOUR costuming authentic 19th century style is sure to transport those in the audience back through the mists to the time of ROOF CONVERSIONS WIU production's the Features: back-to-wor- Past, add a fine measure of polish to an already stunning production. Excellent voices and the magic of traditional folk carols enhance both changes). at Program Is " Completed By 19 At Utah Tech 'Carol' Is Stylish , Bright Holiday Fare SOUTH SALT LAKE. Need a bit of holiday cheer to brighten your day? Looking for a sure-fir- e way to boost your Christmas spirit? An evening with Charles Dickens may just fill the bill. In keeping with the Yuletide season, Dickens arrived in the Salt Lake Valley this past weekend in the form of A Christmas Carol, the Hale Center Theaters zestful, sparkling, stylish holiday offering During the last years of his life, Dickens made a fortune reading his works in public The cry Dickens is ' coming' could be heard throughout England whenever news arrived that the creator of Scrooge and David Copperfield was arriving in town. Perhaps its time the Hales are coming" should be heard throughout the valley when this talented duo decides to perform Dickens The excitement, enthusiasm and family-orientestyle with which they bring Dickens to life is fast on its way to becoming a local legend. For the second year, Ruth and Nathan Hale have brought the timeless Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, Old Fezziwig and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future to life as only their special brand of theatrical magic can create them. BYU law professor Richard Wilkins resonant voice and mannerisms vividly brings the tightwad, Ebenezer Scrooge to d life in this unique production, while Nathan Hale is truly haunting as Scrooge's late business partner Jacob Marley. Other excellent performance by Mark Dietlein as Scrooges nephew Fred, Soni Barrus as the char woman, Tom Stam as the Ghost of Christmas Present and Andrea Clark as the Ghost of Christmas LooA steel Back-to-wor- k At Hale Center Theatre - by Ralph H. Goff Greet i Sheet Theater Critic Value! 95 Multi-purpos- Dr. Fred Adams told "TOURISM is Cedar City's salvation, members of the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce during the f monthly meeting. "It can make Cedar City the Athens j; organization's of Utah the arts capital of the West. The only problem is thinking too small. o clearance INSERT HOT SHOT 'Glass Door anil Brass Trim 'Electric Blower 11:30 STOVES ON SALE ARE NOT SHOWN many back-to-wor- k students are single parents, there is great motivation to get back into the job force as quickly as possible to provide for their families. Program coordinator Dr. Duane Jacobs says job placement is brisk for the graduates with resumes, applications and job interviews in abundance. Utah Techs office administration advisory committee of business and industry representatives has recommended the curriculum. It includes emphasis on business English, business math, machine transcrip- tion, word processing perfect), office machines (word (10-ke- y calculators) record keeping (including Lotus 1, 2, 3), job acquisition and maintenance, filing, typewriting (speedbuilding and production) and a variety of general motivational activities. The program comes to the college as a result of funding from a grant proposal. Library Sets 'Oz' Shows GRANGER. Salt Lake County Library System is proud to present the childrens theatre group The in a special Whitmore Players adaptation of The Wizard of Oz at several library branches during December. Wizard of Oz performances will be held at West Valley library, Monday at 7 p.m.; South Jordan library, on Friday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.; East Millcreek library, on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.; Whitmore Library, on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m.; and Holladay library, on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. . jm.nr an. -- W, er s ifcn |