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Show Page 10 - Pyramid Recreation Guide Original production - May 13. 1992 ' - 1 Blackhawk play planned June 19, 20 "Black Hawk, the Warrior and Man of Peace," an original historical production, will be presented by the Sanpete Community Theatre, June 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant FirstFourth LDS Ward, 49 South State in Mt. Pleasant. The production will also be held July 17. Written and directed by Darla Meyer and Lynda Lott, both of Mt. Pleasant, the production tells the tale of the mighty Indian chief, Black Hawk, who played a vital role in the establishment of Mormon communities in Sanpete County and, more particularly, in Mt. Pleasant. Black Hawk was tall and stately, a real chief in appearance. He was a fearless warrior and had the ability to make decisions quickly. His commanding appearance drew men of like disposition to him. Few trained generals have had greater influence over their men than Black Hawk had over his, according to Milton R. Hunter. The Black Hawk War of 1865 was a devastating era of Utah history. Settlers and Indians suffered much loss of life and property. Even though the war was not completely ended until after the death of Chief Black Hawk, it carried his name because of his great ability to lead his people into battles which ordinarily would have been to their disadvantage. Black Hawk, feeling the enormity of his crimes against the whites, even though at times he felt justified, commenced going from place to place on his famous "Walk of Peace" seeking penance. The signing of the Black1 Hawk treaty, which ended Indian wars in Sanpete County, took place at the home of then Mayor Stewart Seeley of Mt. Pleasant. The home is still standing and is a museum, known as the Relic Hall. It contains pioneer memorabilia including some photographs and details of the treaty. V DN tit aftes SANEXETHE TOaJNTy JOIN US FOR A SUMMER FUN-FILLE- D r Tickets for the Heritage Day Home Tour will be available at the old Spring Gty Hall which is now used by the DUP. Historic homes open during Spring City Heritage Day Visitors to Spring City on Saturday, May 23, will be able to tour 8 to 12 historic homes and artists studios. Tours will be held from noon to 5 p.m. and tickets will be at the old city hall on Main Street, which is now used by the Daughters of Utah Pio- neers. There is an admission charge for the tour. A bake sale will be held at the DUP building, and the word is that there will be "lots of deli- homemade stuff." Some of the homes listed are new to the tour. In addition to the homes, visitors will enjoy visiting the Randall Lake studio, which was used in pioneer times as an Concert set The Mt. Pleasant Lions Club is sponsoring a concert Saturday, May 30, to raise funds to finish IFnirsft StBauura SM Member F.D.I.C. Mt. Pleasant and Moroni Lasson Park. The concert, presented by Odell Miner, a former Fairview native, will be held in the North Sanpete High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Admission will be by donation. Lasson Park is located on Pleasant Creek by the State Street Bridge. Last year the Lions Club installed a bridge to the parking lot and some of the landscaping. Funds from the concert will go toward completing the project. The park is dedicated to the late Ted Lasson, former Mt. Pleasant businessman and dedicated member and leader of the Lions Club. LDS endowment house. A log cabin used as a studio by Lee Bennion will be shown, as will the Osral Allred studio. The towns old general store, le which is now used by Joe nion as a pottery studio, will also been open. The building not only served as a store, it was once a residence and also a tavern. Prior to the time it was purchased by Bennion it stood empty for 35 Ben-availab- years. Visitors can also enjoy an fashioned wagon ride pulled by a team of draft horses, At 5 p.m. a turkey barbecue dinner will be served at the church park during which local entertainers will perform. old-ciou- s, |