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Show 2A Emery County Progress Tuesday, July 4, 1995 COUNTRY LIVING A modern family living the past little children would like to dress up in mother's dress and (Editor's note: This is the first of high heels, and you would lisa feature series on the ten as they would repeat words Castle Valley Pageant.) they had heard her say? Next g It seems that has would be the school plays that always been a very real part of we would not miss seeing as life as children are growing up. our children would be acting Remember cowboys and Indiout their parts? ans? Cops and robbers? Then Now we can join thousands to the Christmas plays where the see role playing right here in shepherds came to visit the our beautiful Castle Valley as Christ-chil- d who was bom in a our friends and neighbors reRemember when your enact the coming of the first manger? By Hazel Owens Guest writer rt role-playin- AMERICA'S FAMOUS Lincoln 9?oa tfvomeb OVER 35 MODELS LOCAL DEALERS ALTERNATIVE HOUSING 20 TO 30 LESS THEN CONVENTIONAL BUILDING. Qa Floyd Brotherson 801-653-26- 42 You'll be glad you did! 9foncoln Styt 8Pco& V IHEARJWHAIILIEEIHASEOIOEEERI Tympanette Micro Canal Hearing Instrument Now Available settlers to this valley in 1877. This is the 18th year that the Castle Valley Pageant has been presented in the hills seven miles north and slightly west of Castle Dale. Actually, the Pageant Amphitheater is directly north of Orangeville, but to get there from either town, you must first go to Highway 29 to where the old Deseret Coal Mine road takes off from 29" between the Castle Valley Dry Pack Cannery and the Bishops Storehouse (a short distance west of Emery High School) and heads toward the hills. Sometimes this road is also called "The Pageant Site Road." It was a monumental task that was undertaken 18 years ago when Montell Seely wrote and directed the first Castle Valley Pageant. By using willing and dedicated friends and neighbors to take the parts of the early settlers, Montell was able to show in the pageant how the people struggled to make homes here when this country was a barren and rugged desert land. The old log cabins scattered throughout the valley, now almost gone to ruin, are stark evidence of the sacrifice of the first settlers who came to Castle Valley. But until we actually see the Pageant, it is hard for any of us to fully realize what it took for many of these people whose ancestors were the Mormon Pioneers, including converts from the British Isles and others, who had traveled many hundreds of miles, suffering untold hardships, to find a safe place for their homes in the Wes- t- It was hard, VERY - hard- for these people, 30 years later, to leave their comfortable homes and move to a place "In this technological & communication age it is even more important that people hear. If not, work, social and family relationships can become real liabilities. Our office is happy to announce that we are currently fitting a complete hearing instrument. This remarkable new instrument is not only more discreet and comfortable to wear, but may also provide important hearing benefits because of its deep placement in the ear canal. The tympanette is the smallest hearing Curtis G. instrument ever manufactured by Starkey-Om- ni Laboratories, the world's leading manufacturer of custom hearing instruments. It's extremely small size enables the device to be completely hidden from sight, while providing ample sound volume for even severe hearing losses. Also the ability to separate and understand speech in noise is greatly improved. Our office would be glad to answer any questions and set up appointments for a hearing assessmentconsultation. Call today! Hear what life has to offer! Thomas, M.C.D. Association with Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist David A Hilding, M.D. Price, Utah 5 7 Home Office 637-432- 754-532- D ilo mui Ln nl UTrU Ln m ILn rti m nJ no muiUS ASSUMPTION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH PRESENTS THE 23nd ANNUAL CREEK FESTIVAL PAYS The Cultural Event of the Year July 14th &15th AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD 8. . to even survive? BUT THEY DID IT! under the leadership of Orange Seely who was called by the Prophet and leader of the church to bring this group of people to CastleValley 118 years Clinical Audiologist In as barren and inhospitable as CastleValley was in 1877. With its barren blue hills, its rocks and gullies, its thistles and weeds, and still more hills in all directions, I am sure they must have wondered: Where to plant? Where to build? How Saturday ago. Now, in 1995, the beauty of the valley that we see here: the trees, the towns, the pastures, the many animals in the fields, all go to show what their coming has meant to their descendants and to all of us who are new to this Castle Valley country. Now we see all about us the fruits of their labors and can enjoy the wide open space and feel the freedom from the crowded city, from the rush and bang, the noise and confu- Members of the Lee and Pam Jeffs family in- elude children Brett, Leeon, Jennie Lin and Mount Pleasant and were asked to leave their home and go to Castle Valley to settle the area. This was in 1878, only a year since the first settlers had come to the valley, and they had no idea of what lay ahead ofthem. Their trials and tribu- lations unfold in the Castle Valley Pageant. The parts of "Joe and Tilda," as they were called in the play, were then filled by Lee and Pam Jeffs of Castle Dale. Pam told me that when Montell asked them if they would take these two parts, he did not know that Lee was a descendant of the Bouldens. This made the Pageant more meaningful to them, knowing that the people they were portray-ingwer- e Served Friday & Saturday 11 :30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. A second serving line will be added from 11 :30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. served Saturday only from 6:30 to 12:00 Hamburgers ACTIVITIES Annual "Nightly Activities" Friday: 6:30 p.m. Midnight - Church Basement Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Midnight - Church Patio Drawings for Prizes 11:30 a.m.-5:3- 0 p.m. Games for Children wagons and horses- - something he has always loved to do. Lee and Pam have worked with many people in this great production, and they have developed some great friendships. They have met people from all over the United States. Some of them have gone behind the scenes to watch the horses being harnessed and hitched-u- p , and they have even gone for rides. Lee and Pam have talked with many people real people... "justlike you and me," she said. Lee Jeffs' parents are the late Archie Jeffs and Stella Anderson Jeffs (now Reid). Lee is a cattleman and also works at the Hunter Power Plant. Pam is a school teacher at Castle Dale Elementary School. Her parents are Leeon and Virginia sion of "the world," because of these people who gave up ev- wouldn't fit into their wagons to start a new life in a barren land because thev believed. Montell Seely has always had an intense desire to honor our pioneer forefathers and keep their memory alive. That is why he has made this project a life's work. Over the years, many people have taken part in The Castle Valley Pageant. Some have bies is to take people on trail rides to Sid's Mountain due east of the Hunter plant where he works. Lee is also a cattleman and a veteran of the Vietnam War. Pam's hobby is crocheting and helping her husband on the farm. Lee and Pam and their children all enjoy and look forward each year to being in the Pageant. Each one of the chil At the June city council meeting, the Castle Dale Beautification Committee recommended that the city begin to cite residents of Castle Dale for the Tidy Yard Award. Each month five residents of Castle Dale will be awarded plaques for their efforts at beautifying the city by cultivating a tidy yard. Members of the Castle Dale Beautification , Committee will be choosing residents form different areas in the city. The awards will be presented at the monthly city council meeting. The first five recipients of the Tidy Yard Award will be selected this month and will receive their awards at the August city council meet- hob- ing. Winners will be notified by phone andor mail. A special "thank you" was issued to the many residents of Castle Dale who have improved their lots during the June Clean-U- p Week. The Castle Dale Junior Council has been working with the Daniel T. Fang, M.D. ENTERTAINMENT Daniel T. Fang, M.D., a Board Certified General Surgeon, specializing in minor and major surgery, including Laparoscopic and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, wishes to announce his new address: less times, but we still laugh at the mud scene, feel joy when Abe comes back for Neva, and shed a tear as the wagons come on the scene and when the family is reunited again." There is a great spirit on "Pageant Hill," and the J effs family loves being a part ofThe Castle Valiev Pageant. beautification committee un- der the direction of Tom Breretonto involve themselves in several service and educational projects. These projects have benefited the city. The youth have planted flowers around the entrance to the cemetery. They are also in the process of planting 75 trees in the park by the rodeo grounds. On Thursday, June 29, two of the youth attended a leadership meeting in Provo. Several other beautification and educational projects are in the planning stages. Appreciation was extended to Tom Brereton for his direction and leadership with the junior council. Papa and Mama always said, "If you take care of your customers, they will take care of you." No truer words were ever spoken. Thank You 111 280 North Hospital Drive OTHER FEATURES Greek Coffee Shop Greek Pastry Shop Gift & Handicraft Shop GDCtSUf SUITE 5, Price, Utah 84501 Dr. Fang is accepting new patients. 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC WELCOME Call 637-828- 0 isitec? for an appointment. THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL PROGRAM rzJ lirdCTfDuiniDirtJLnrJLnirJmn I "It does take a lot of time, but we really don't mind because we love what the Pageant does for us." Then Pam added, "We have seen the Pageant count- Oliveto Furniture and Appliance Helen, Jennie and Rose has moved his practice Greek Music and Dance Chris Dokos Band 8:30 p.m. 1 :00 a.m. On Church Patio Friday: No Admission Charge For Entertainment Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 61 South 200 East Street Price, Utah Pageant. One family from Illinois stayed to see the Pageant several nights even though it meant giving up their trip to Disneyland. "Our family has grown closer by this experience," remarked Pam. "We spend one month each summer up on the Pageant Hill working together every night. Lee always takes his vacation during Pageant time, so he can be there to take care of the animals and wagons. support during our recent loss. Greek Dancers Performing and Saturday 1 :00, 7:00 & 10:00 p.m. Friday & have been touched by the all of you, for your Concessions Import Shop Church Tours: 2:00 pm who Castle Dale to honor city's most tidy yards Christensen. Lee and Pam have five children. The eldest (and only girl) is Jennie Lin who is now married to Wade Allenson, and the four sons, from eldest on down-Tyle- r, who is now serving in the Illinois Peoria Mission, Leeon, 17, Myron, 16, and erything they had that tion. One of Lee's favorite PASTRIES dren has had various parts throughout the years, but Lee and Pam have always done the parts of "Joe and Tilda." Joe Boulden was a blacksmith and worked with horses. Lee also loves working with horses and with wagons. He is the wagon master for the Pageant as well as playing the part of Joe. His task as wagon master is to make certain that all of the wagons used in the Pageant are repaired, on site, and ready for practices and for production. This gives him an opportunity to work with the dropped out and others have stayed in the production for many years. After the first two years a couple was needed to play, the parts of Joseph and Matilda Boulden who lived in Brett, 11. Lee and Pam met at SUSC. Lee continued his education at Weber State in Ogden and graduated with a degree in zoology. Pam graduated from Utah State in Logan with a degree in elementary educa- husband Wade, Tyler, and Myron. Photo by Shanna Davis IT |