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Show H&50NS BOOK BINDERY INC. 3 127 RA I LFOAD ST SPRINGFGRT, HI 49284-776? AN EDITION OF THE S)ClUl(liHCtCllO L id YOUR TOWN, YOUR NEIGHBORS, YOUR NEWSPAPER THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004 50 CENTS VOL. 26 NO. 15 Pageant slated for Saturday night By Marcella Walker "Unforgettable" is the theme of the Miss Pleasant Grove Scholarship Pageant scheduled for Saturday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the pleasant Grove High School auditorium, 700 E. 200 South. Current Miss Pleasant Grove, Jandee Mortensen, will relinquish her crown to one of 11 contestants at the conclusion of the pageant. Tickets for the pageant may be purchased from any contestant for $5 or at the door Saturday night for $6. Those holding pre-pur-chased tickets will be admitted first into the auditorium audi-torium and then those who purchased tickets at the door will be allowed in. The program will begin with a presentation of the nation's colors by Lindon Scout Troop 889, followed by the National Anthem by Camarie Madsen. Mayor Jim Danklef will then announce the name of the Strawberry Days grand marshal for 2004. A video presentation will introduce the contestants and they will perform the production number, "Ladies Night." This will be followed by the introduction of the Courtesy photo Jandee Mortensen is the reigning Miss Pleasant Grove who will relinquish her crown in the pageant Saturday night. mistress of ceremonies and the judges. The contestants will then have their on-stage interview. inter-view. Betty Memmott will present the Woman of Achievement Award. Artistic expression in talent tal-ent will see the contestants appearing in the following order: Heather Ann Rich, dancing a jazz lyrical to "The Matrix;" Brittany Edlefsen, a self-composed monologue; Samantha Fer- See PAGEANT on Page 3 City fathers to plant frees on Arbor Day By Robert Cunningham Mayor Jim Danklef signed a declaration proclaiming pro-claiming April 17 as Arbor Day for Pleasant Grove City at the April 6 City Council Meeting, "Whereas the city is made more beautiful with the addition of trees and whereas the city was named for the lush groves that stood in the past," read Danklef from the proclamation proclama-tion before the approval. Afterwards the mayor and council unanimously approved the holiday. Putting their shovels where their proclamation is, the mayor and council have committed to gather with the community to plant trees. The city will complete the tree phase of the Manila Mani-la Park project on 1550 N. 100 East. Over the past 10 years, the city has planted nearly 500 trees in the park. On Saturday morning at 8 a.m., city leaders and staff will plant the remaining 43 trees they had planned. Those who do not plan to attend the festivities, are asked by the city to plant a tree when and where they can. . V, I., - r ii i V ( 'v. T. -; I - Photo by Melanie Miner Aubrey Davis, 5, enjoys the Easter Egg Hunt at Discovery Park in Pleasant Grove. Finding the golden egg Hundreds enjoy Eagle-and Eagle-and Chamber-sponsored Easter Egg Hunt By Melanie Miner Despite the cool breeze, hundreds of children chil-dren lined the edge of the fields at Discovery Discov-ery Park on Saturday morning. They were anxiously eyeing the many colorful eggs set out in the grass. When Vivian Snell, the president of the Pleasant Grove Chamber of Commerce, and Steven Frandsen, the President of the Eagles Club, lowered the rope tae children started running. The egg hunters were divided into groups by age so even the youngest child could participate. 45 special golden colored eggs were mixed in with the rest of the eggs. Those who found golden eggs were able to get an Easter basket full of goodies. In addition to the eggs, drinks were provided for all the children. The Eagles and the Chamber of Commerce Com-merce have teamed up for five years to add a little fun to Easter weekend with their Easter Egg Hunt for communities. Poor showing at concert will not discourage Omary By Robert Cunningham Cars slowly gathered at the Pleasant Grove Rodeo Grounds on Monday night as the Brunson Brothers practiced the Blues for their benefit performance. By the end of the show, the event's organizers were the ones with the blues. At 7 p.m., when the show was supposed to begin, there weren't 60 people in the stands. Barbara Wells delayed the performance for an entire half an hour, waiting for the anticipated crowds to roll in. But after the few fashionably late took their seats, she knew that the show must go on. By the time comedian emcee Frank Anderson finished fin-ished his opening act, the crowd barely reached 100. Despite the small crowd, the Brunsons and Glaser wowed the audience with a big performance. The trio played several of their most popular tunes including "Flight of the Bees," "the William Tell Overture," and a trumpet transposition of "Sweet Home Alabama." Some people went to the concert to support Gayliene Omary and the Grove Theatre, The-atre, others were friends of Wells, and others just wanted want-ed a good family outing. None were disappointed by the entertainment. "It was really fun," said Laurie Danklef, " I liked their abilities, and the variety-People were shouting words like "great" and "awesome." "awe-some." Some expressed the hope for an annual Branson's Bran-son's and Glaser concert. Most, however, were disappointed disap-pointed by the lack of attendance. atten-dance. "We were hoping for $10,000," said Omary, who imagined the stands at least moderately filled for See CONCERT on Page 8 ; Photo By Linda Butler Ceyx, played by A J Nielsen in front waves farewell to his wife as he sails away. Three Saiors, Katie Monson on left, Rhett Wimmer, and James Terry, row Ceyx on his journey. 'Metamorphosis' opens Tuesday By Linda Butler The Pleasant Grove High School drama department will present "Metamorphosis," "Metamorpho-sis," the Tony Award winning Broadway play by Mary Zimmerman, on April 20, 21, 22, 23, and 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 700 E. 200 South. "Metamorphosis" is based upon the Greek myths of Ovid and features well-known well-known characters such as Zeus, Aphrodite, and Hermes. Some of the tales in "Metamorphosis" include Midas and his daughter, Eros and Psyche, Alcyone and King Ceyx. This unique production has a cast of 10 students who play multiple roles. The set is unique, too, in that it features a 10- by 12-foot pool of water. "If you sit in the first three rows you're guaranteed to get wet," said director Stewart Shelley. "This is not your standard stan-dard high school production. '"Metamorphosis' is a thought provoking provok-ing piece of beautiful storytelling." Tickets are available at the door. Cost is $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, sen-iors, $3 for children under 12, and $25 for a family pass members in the immediate family. Performing for "Metamorphosis" are Rhett Wimmer as Silenus, Eros and Phaeton; A.J. Nielsen as Ceyx, Philemon and Orpheus; Jamie Terry as Midas, Jason Bentley as Poseidon and Hermes; Trevor Mcintosh as Zeus, Sleep and Erysichthon; Katie Monson as Eurydice and Baucis; Emily Fielding as Midas's daughter, Iris and Myrrah; Katlin Harken as Aphrodite and Psyche; Jessica Tanner as Alcyone and Pomona; and Nicole Johnson John-son as Therapist, Eryscichton's mother and Scientist. 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