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Show fvom THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday June 21, 1995 - Page 9 $ast 100 Alpine group highlights annual July 4 folk festival Swiss alphorns, yodeling, years ago and Austrian music will echo through the canyons of Westwater July 3 as the Salzburg Echo kicks off the sixth annual Folk Festival in Blanding. The next day, 60 years ago truck-loads The American Legion brought two of poles to the group will join in the paW. V. Bentley, a recent arrival rade and give a short perfence the fair grounds. from Texas, broke his leg while hauling water. Arthur Holt formance at noon in the San Juan High School auditoand Fred Ruckman took the injured man to Moab. George Adams, prosecuting attorney, stated to the court that unknown parties are killing cattle and destroying the hides and marks. The court was requested to take action in the matter. San Juan County Selectmen Minutes rium. The Monday performance 50 years ago Paul Eagleburger fought on the Marshall Islands, Truk, begins at 7 p.m. at the Mariana Islands, Saipan, Guam, Wake Island, Luzon, Iwo Nations of the Four Corners Jima, and Okinawa. His brother Buster was on Bougain- Amphitheater. Admittance is free to Kigalia and Blue ville Island with 700 other men. He is one of 29 to return. Mountain Entertainment holders and $3 for ticket 40 years ago The new Blanding Mine Supply, with owner LaVan Palmer, adults and $1 for children will hold an official opening. Fire blackened several ages Family tickets 3-1- 2. are $10. The performance is sponsored through a grant from the Utah Arts Council, which works to bring quality music to all parts of Utah. The Salzburg Echo will 30 years ago perform in costume, National Park Service seeks bids on Bullfrog development. doing authentic vocal and instrumental music from Monticello Jaycees sponsor golf clinics for local youth. Cool weather is staying with us. Monticello Garden Club Bavaria, Switzerland, and Austria. begins project to develop a park on Circle Drive. n Using traditional and Swiss bells, the 20 years ago Keith Ivans, Tony Wojcik, and Doug Pehrson are big win- group has delighted audiences nationally and ners at the San Juan Golf Club Medal Play Tournament. abroad. These are world class yodelers with over 50 10 years ago Over 1,500 people attend the dedication of Recapture Dam. years combined profesCEU-Sa- n Juan Center conferred an honorary degree on Dr. sional experiences, acCarroll D. Goon, in recognition of 29 years of service to his cording to the Utah Arts Council. profession and the community. Chairwoman Alyn Mit- acres on Cedar Point. The fire burned out of control for sevMonticello has mushroomed from 1,300 people eral hours. a year ago to 3,000 in June, 1955. Approximately one million dollars in building has either been constructed or approved for construction in the city. One of the greatest problems facing the city is the lack of housing. Alp-hor- -- rj rT" T '' nmifsluf fPKIC Til Blanding 4th of July Celebration LEST WE FORGET Softball Tourney June 30 & July call Rhett Maughan at " chell said, We are so fortunate to have this outstanding group. They sold out the last two performances they gave and had to turn people away. Patchwork America is the theme of the annual July 4 folk arts and crafts show. Chairwomen Gail Marian, Karen Kartchner, and Diane Carroll are still looking for craftsmen to demonstrate their skills. Booths will feature Native The Edge of the Seaters and Kigalia Fine ArtsBlue Mountain Shadows are two of 167 nonprofit organizations awarded grants by the Utah Arts Council. Continuing its mission of advancing the arts in all their phases, the Utah Arts Council Board of Directors awarded grants totaling $1,195,506 to nonprofit orga- nizations. Edge of the Seaters, a the- atre arts organization in Blanding, received a $1,500 grant to support its 1995-9- 6 season. Kigalia Fine Arts Blue Mountain Shadows received $2,250 to help support the fifth annual Fourth of July Folk Festival. It is exciting to be a part of this process, UAC Board Chair Ardean Watts said. The arts organizations represented this year cross the spectrum from the largest professional organization to small community groups meeting and performing in firehouses, senior citizen centers and Founded in 1899, the Utah Arts Council is the nations 801-587-32- Edge of the Seaters Melodrama Stan Bronson in Concert Edge of the Cedars Museum 7 pm - July 1, 3, 4, 5 3 pm - July 3 SJHS Arena Theater July 3 - 8:30 pm July 4 - 5 pm & 7 pm foods, herbs, and art. There will be a $1 charge at the door for everyone over 12 years of age. The fee will also admit people to entertainment all afternoon. Other performers besides the Salzburg Echo are Strawberry Bayles, the Arthur family singers, Children of All Nations, and Girls, Girls, Girls. Local arts organizations receive grants schools. 1 American and pioneer crafts, quilts, beadwork, oldest state art agency. Following closely the rich artistic heritage of the state, begun by the first pioneers, the UAC is dedicated to making the arts available to all Utah citizens. As with all Utah Arts Council grants, these grants are matched by the recipient at least dollar-for-doll- ar with cash from other sources such as ticket sales, donations, local government grants, etc. Application for all grants are reviewed for funding to the Utah Arts Council Board of which then makes the final funding decisions. Directors, The UAC offers a series of grants, programs and vices for arts organizations, schools and individ; ual artists throughout the state. As a government agency, funds administered by the Council are obtained from the state of Utah and from the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call "The West Lives on in 801-533-58- or 95 CM' San Juan" Salzburg Echo 7:00 pm Monday, July 3 Nations of the Four Corners Cultural Center Sponsored by Kigalia Fine Arts Council & Blue Mountain Shadows Outdoor Volleyball Tourney July 7 & Flea Market - Monday, July 3 8 INTERESTED IN A CONCESSION BOOTH? Call Harold Lyman at it ir it TUESDAY 678-253- 9 JULY 4 Flag Raising Ceremony & Program Air Show & Breakfast Parade 10:30 am Kids Races Activities - Noon -- Children's Story Hour - featuring stories, activities and prizes by Angie Adams Perkins Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm - SJHS Arena Theater Patchwork America Folk Festival - Noon to 5 pm Free SwimCoin Dive - 2 pm Fireworks - Dusk - Recapture Reservoir Sponsored by the Blanding Chamber of Commerce ser- Saturday June 24 7:30 pm MHS Auditorium Bring the family for an evening of fun |