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Show April 19, 1995 - The Pyramid - Page Three Ephraim news EPHRAIM Elder Terry John Fonville, son of Gary and Sheila Olson, recently returned from the Knoxville Tennessee LDS Mission. He will speak in the Ephraim LDS Stake Center on Sunday, April 23 at 12:15 p.m. Life Cast call for Sanpete Pioneer Pageant MT. PLEASAN- T- Cast members and volunteers are. being sought for the first-evSanpete Youth Pioneer Pageant, written, produced and directed by Merrill Osmond, to be performed heritage, is slated for June 30, and July 1 and 3 at North Sanpete High School in Mt. Pleasant. Youth andor children, under 19 are being sought for parts as dancers and singers. actors, Volunteers are also needed for stage crew, tickets costuming and other assistance. Casting will take place by May 1, with rehearsals beginning in mid-MaThose interested in participating should contact Julie er this summer in conjunction with Independence Day festivities. The pageant, a dramatic celebration commemorating pioneer or George Winn at leave a message. 283-504- 0, or "This pageant is sure to prove a wonderful experience for the youth of our community. Weve got a lot of talented young people here; this will give them an opportunity to show their stuff," said Julie Winn, who is helping with the pageant choreography. Pageant proceeds from the pageant will benefit patient care at Sanpete Valley Hospital. y. Crib corner f De-way- ne Paul and Frances Peel, of Mt. Pleasant, have been called to serve in the Illinois Peoria LDS Mission where they will serve at the Nauvoo Visitors Center. They will speak in the Mt. Pleasant Second LDS Ward Chapel on Sunday, April 23 at 12:40 p.m. Their daughter, Amelia, who recently returned from the Oregon Portland LDS Mission will also be speaking. Utah Ballet Company prepares for Snow College performance by Dean ODriscoll M- The Utah Ballet Company, University of Utahs resident ballet troupe under the direction of Attila Ficzere, will perform at Snow College Crane Theater April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Kents Market in Ephraim, or by ext. calling Barbara at 265, or at the box office on the night of the show. The program showcases the acclaimed companys "highly caliber" and "treats the audience to a night of fun and games, social commentary, escapism and romanticism. " (Deseret News, EPHRAI- 283-402- 1, Feb 24-2- 5, 1995) Utah Ballets residency, presented by Snow College and the Sanpete Arts Council, is sponsored by the Utah Arts Council Utah Performing Arts Tour. The evening program opens with two works by Victoria Morgan and Jacque Lynn Bell, both U of U alumni and national choreographers whose works have been performed internationally. Two works by Ficzere will complete the program. Morans "Viva Vivaldi" is a delightfully funny spoof on human nature set to Antonio Vivaldis Double Violin Concerts. "Inextricably Linked," a bold-- Theater. , and ture. Author visits - Chris Utah popular Heimerdinger, author, will speak in the Ephraim Public Library on Wednesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. His visit will occur during National Library Week and marks an annual event at the library. His book titles include "Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites", "Eddie Fantastic", "Daniel and Nephi", "Gadiantons and the "Tennis Silver Sword, and Shoes and the Feathered Serpent". These books, as well as the books on tape, are all available at the library. The public is welcome to hear Heimerdinger speak and have him autograph their copies of his books. Joanne Taylor, librarian, says she hopes the public will attend. Snow features Birds of Prey expert in Spring Quarter Convocation series "Napo-litana- award-winnin- g Escalante Dominiquez, Greek and Italian Chinese and Jewish pioneers, settlers, and native Americans who shared this pioneer adven- EPHRAIM-- Carley Smith in "Napolitana", one of four works in Utah Ballet Companys program presented by Snow College Performing Arts and Sanpete Arts Council April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Crane combination of ballet and modern dance by Bell, explores the entanglement of 23 dancers with music by Laurie Anderson and Henryk Gorecki. Ficzere s pas de deux, ," is an exuberant demonstration of the intricate footwork and radiant joy that characterizes the lively Italian tarantella folk dance. Music is by Gustav Helsted and Holger Simon Paulli and costume design by Marina Harris. The program concludes with the "flair and high style" (Deseret News, 1992) of "Bolero," by; Ficzere set to Maurice Ravels famous music of the same name. Father Ephraim Library 'i'p' FOUNTAIN GREE- Nand Sharon Hamberlin, formerly of Santaquin, announce the birth of a daughter, Katina Marie Hamberlin, on Feb. 25, 1995 in the American Fork Hospital. Grandparents are Homer and Eva Seamons of Orem, and Paul and Martha Rugg of California. A family dinner was held at the Hamberlin home on April 9 following the blessing in the Fountain Green Second LDS Ward. The Hamblins have eleven children. The Sanpete Youth Pioneer Pageant relives the journey of the Mormons who left Missouri and crossed the plains to settle in a new land and tells of others such as Catholic missionary colonizers EPHRAI- M- The Snow Col- lege Convocation series will feature Carl Johanson, a graduate student in raptor biology at BYU, who will address "Birds of Prey and Future Careers" in honor of the schools Earth Week on Thursday, April 20, in the Crane Theater at 12:30 p.m. All convocations are free and open to the ... ' T public. Johanson, a native Utahn, spent most of his school years in Utah, but graduated from high school in Michigan. He attended several different universities "Just floating around," he says, before he had established in Jackson earning his bachelors degree. He credits a professor at County Missouri. Lou Burton, a retired Marine Fresno City College in California and grabbing officer, is a lecturer in English at for "reaching out interested in a me me, getting the University of Wyoming. toward and turning subject," Drawing on his experience as a biology and ecology for a career. poet, playwright, actor and direche plans tor, he organized and developed According to Johanson, he because education in to stay the first two Wyoming Chautauq-ua- s in 1982 and 1983. Burton has a "real debt to pay to this professor." and his wife, Terre, live in St. Birds of prey figure promiGeorge. in ecological studies, says nently This program is "because they are a Johanson, the Utah Humanities Council by of whats going on indicator and the Mt. Pleasant Public good an If something is in Library and is free of charge to going wrong, we see it first in the public. the birds." Johanson has completed a masters degree and has just begun his doctoral program in Love of Music: Sunday, April Raptor Biology at BYU. His 23, at 6 p.m. Enjoy an hour of appearance at Snow College was beautiful music and spoken work by the Snow College L.D. Singers. Everyone is encouraged to. attend. Love of Family: Monday, April 24. Increase love for family, hold a special Family Home Evening. Invite someone who is alone or a Love Your Ancestors: Tuesday, April 25. Attend the temple. Be dressed and in the chapel at 5:45 p.m. We will attend the 6:15 session. Love Thy Neighbor: Wednesday, April 26. Show your love this day for someone by a visit, a phone call, or a treat. Love Through Service: Thursday, April 27. Join the Stake Homemaking meeting at the Stake Center. Service projects begin at 5 p.m. There will be a special speaker at 6 p.m. and a luncheon at 6:30 p.m. Love Your Spouse or Friend: Friday, April 28. "Make a Date" enjoy the evening out with your spouse, friend, or family. Love Thy Savior: Saturday, April 29. Remember he said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." John 14:15' arranged by Dr. Paul Gardner, also a birder, and the- Dead Cats - Society. Spring Quarter Convocations continue every Thursday through June 1 at 12:30 p.m. . . Lou Burton presents Jim Bridger at Mt. Pleasant Public Library on April 25 MT. PLEASAN- T- "An Encounter with Jim Bridger", a dramatic monologue written and presented by Lou Burton, will be held in the Mt. Pleasant Public Library on Tuesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Lou Burton will bring Jim Bridger to life in this dramatic monologue which will include opportunities for the audience to interact both with the character and the scholar who portrays him. Jim Bridger, fondly referred to as "Old Gabe" by other mountain men because he spoke with such authority, is best remem- - SMS Harass was much more. He joined General Ashleys expedition to the Shining Mountains in 1822 and was still there in 1868. The turning point in Bridger s career and in the opening of the American West, is generally recognized as 1843, the year Jim opened his trading post on Blacks Fork on the Green River. He believed that the future belonged to those who could find a way to profit from the coming western migration. He remained in the center of things for another 25 years, periodically r guiding wagon trains, scientific surveys, and military expeditions. On July 21, 1868, four days before President Andrew Johnson signed the Organic Act creating the Territory of Wyoming, Major Jim Bridger received his final discharge from service as a guide with the U.S. Army. Later that day, he boarded a train to a home Moroni holds Sisterhood Week Moroni Stake MORONI Relief Society Sisterhood Week will be held April 23 through April 29. The theme is "Encircled by Love", and John 13:34 "A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. " non-memb- i a Merrill Osmond Production Come be part of an exciting Osmond production. Youll have an unforgettable summer preparing for the Sanpete Youth Pioneer Pageant to be performed June 30, July I and July 3 in Me PleasantThis memorable performance will showcase the talents of local youth recounting the pioneer experience using song and dance. horseSingers, dancers, stage hands, lighting technicians, needed. are volunteers and other men, ushers If 0 or George call Julie at 15. take will May place Casting youre interested, 462-44- 4 . eco-syste- 283-504- at Health Pageant proceeds will benefit the Sanpete Valley Care Foundation. , Student art show MANTI The Manti High School Students Art Show will be April 19 through May 23 at the Central Utah Arts Center in Ephraim, 80 N. Main. The Snow College Convocation series will feature Carl Johanson who will speak on "Birds of Prey and Future Careers" in the Crane Theater on Thursday, April 26 at 12:30 in observance of the schools Earth Week. |