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Show Old Bell School Gets a New Director and New Direction by Geri Taylor The Old Bell School, or DUP museum as many call it, is a treasure trove of artifacts arti-facts and pictures of Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove's pioneer past, but without the stories behind them, "it's just stuff to most visitors" says new director Laura Taylor. Her vision for getting the public, especially espe-cially children1, excited about the museum started when she became a docent under former for-mer director. Beth Edvalson. Laura said she followed Beth around, listening to the many stories, and realized that's when it all comes to life. In an effort to get kids more involved, Laura especially espe-cially encourages Cub Scout groups and Activity Day girls to learn about those who settled set-tled this city. One of her excit-F excit-F ing discoveries came when the i; keys were turned over to her and she opened the trapper's cabin and granary. Thinking they were just storage areas, Laura was elated to find great relics from the past that would complement what was in the museum. Plans for this summer include in-clude a pioneer band during Strawberry Days and Heritage Days, ringing the bell, and mountain men to lend reality to the cabin and the tales of long ago. The future is also bright with possibilities like ghost stories around, Halloween, Hallow-een, and a special Christmas opening. When people get to know their community, they are more likely to embrace it, and that's what Laura Taylor Tay-lor envisions for the Old Bell School . The museum is looking for people to fill this need for music and mountain men. For more information contact Laura Taylor at 801 836-4144. The Old Bell School, or DUP museum, is a treasure trove of artifacts and pictures of Pleasant Grove 's pioneer past. Photo courtesy' of Calvin Walker |