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Show r ti i S ''' ir SJHS Stages , 's " '4 Dramatic Play By Janet Wilcox Theater goers in Blanding (, r i ' Farm Bureau Members Honored b By Nell Dalton Lawrence Calliham eived the Big Hat award at the State Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake last week. He was honored Wednesday night for outstanding membership work. The prize was a Stetson hat of his choice. Other Wednesday activities of the 13 member delegation from San Juan County included the seating of official voting delegates by farmers in the 'sMzi this week had the rare opportunity of seeing the rise and fall of a human soul as San Juan Dramatists did an admirable job producing "Flowers For Algernon. The touching and characterization of Charlie Gordon, though a contemporary piece of drama, is destined to become an play and it is a tribute to the drama staff for conin-de- pth oft-produ- county. President Elmo ced community affairs. Jake Garn also appeared at the convention. Those attending from San Juan County were: Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crowley, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Calliham, Mr. and Mrs. Tyron Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boyle. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. Eva Johnson. State winners from San Senator-ele- high school thespians. Flowers are in order for the whole cast who did a fine job of characterizing a wide assortment of personalities. Mark Wright did an exellent job with a difficult role as he protrayed a convincing and touching Charlie. Linda Hunt cast in another difficult role, Lonnie Webb, McCulloch, Corrine Lisa Taylor, Elaine Hoggard, and Sylvia Black. Despite last- - minute difficulties encountered with staging, sound, and lighting, Mrs. Lynette Adams pulled the whole crew together for five successful performances. Student director was Liz Shumway with technical assistance pro- vided by Vetta Bohi, Kit Mantz Kelly Guymon, Allen Hawkins, and Jill Christofferson. Makeup was done by Corrine Webb, and Carolyn Bergshoeff ar- MOTHER, played by Linda Hunt, comes to the realization that Charlie (Mark Wright) is no longer retarded. Photo and caption by Janet Wilcox. CHARLIE'S By a Janet Wilcox After spending the summer in Hawaii, Kirk Penny came back to school this year all enthused about the things he had learned and began to teach them to his fourth grade class. The enthusiasm must have been catching, for the students did an admirable job of dancing, singing, speaking and performing as they entertained parents and students in two separate assemblies held Friday, November 1st at the Blanding Elementary. Hulas, bamboo stick dances, poi balls, and sticks were all 20-pl- us the as program Anglo, Navajo and Ute students alike performed with skill and charm. Mr. to be is complimented Penny on the fine job in preparing the program and the many hours of practice put in to part of fast-movi- ct Juan County in the Essay Contest Energy: Agricultural Priorities and Conservation Responsibilities. were Bill Redd first prize ($50) in Class II. Bill attended the recognition and awards proBill is the son of gram. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Redd of Monticello. Robert Zundell, Jr. , third prize ($15) in class 111. Robert, Jr. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zundel of Well (Contd. from page It will go to at least 10,200 feet for tests oftheMississip-pia- n 11 formation. About of Lisbon miles southeast field, Flying Diamond is drilling below 3,000 feet at their 10,200 foot test. Buttes Resources is drilling at 6,300 feet at the No. -8 Federal, a foot test. 6,800 1- TELEPHONES for Residences through December 31st. the excellent production. MAKE YOUR VACATION DESTINATION AND ENJOY NATURE S MOST UNIQUE WONDERLAND to midnight A Soc. Security Rep. to Visit Montezuma Blue Grass Your A 21 hosts--Ch- and et and John--cordial- ly invite you. over, ID required. Silver Dollar Bar $1 admission Bluff, Utah Call Moab Business Office 259-515- 1 for additional charges on some decorator phones Continental E COftTINf ftTAi Telephone Company of Utah Opportunity Employer Equal Record 1) Live Music & Dancing Every Saturday Night 8 p.m. 28, Juan COLOR EXTENSION ng 1974 Monticello. Rosalie Goldman of Bluff won second prize ($25) in the adult division. Free Installation of Fourth Graders Go Hawaiian ranged for costumes. Refreshments were provided by Miss Koch and the Home Ec. department. SocialSecurity representative will be available for counseling in Monticello on December 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Court House. He will be in Blanding on December 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the City Hall. W. Hamil- ton commended the farm leaders of San Juan County for their active participation in sistently selecting challenging and meaty material for their proved she can do drama as well as she does comedy. The recall situations from Charlie's mind were well done by his family, Kurt Blickenstaff, Tami Nielson, Mike Wright, and Randall Shumway. The professional staff played by Lyle Nielson, Steve Palmer, Jimmy Slavens and Shan Shumway added much to the production. A bit of relief was given to the tension of the play with the bakery staff scenes. Characters were played by Greg Holt, Suzanne Christensen, Cindy Grey, Bruce Redd and Angela Winters. Other fine parts were played by Kendra Holt, Cindy Smith Denise Grover, Janis Jones, rec- San The |