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Show 12A Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday August 6 2002 Pageant Continued from PAGE 1A. tors showed young visitors how to shape a ring from a horseshoe nail There were also treats to taste as homemade bread, butter and ice cream were big hits. A taste of dutch oven cooking was also part of the fare. Beadwork was also demonstrated. Young visitors had the opportunity to pet a cow and could try their hand at milking if they had the desire. Popular among young and old alike was a ride in the buggy around the pageant site. Visitors also wandered in and out of the Indian lodge which is part of a scene in the pageant, as well as exploring the dugout and pioneer cabin. As pageant time approached all of the cast members moved into the audience to mingle with the audience and answer any questions visitors might have. The pageant began with a lively tribute to all members of the branches of the armed forces. The veterans of the various branches stood w hile their flag was brought in on horseback. The American flag was carried in and the audience all participated in the singing of the na tional anthem. The pageant unfolded telling the tale of the early settlers tq the Castle Valley. The stories bj Abe and Neva, Wink and Anna, Joe and Tilda and other stalwart pioneers unfolded under the starlit nights. The story of the Saviors visit to the Americas as well as a crucifixition scene were all part of the pageant. The early settlers had much to contend with and water was always a big issue. One scene from the pageant show's a dam which is alw ays washing out from flash floods. As the settlers discuss the problem, they end up dancing and frolicking in the Emery County blue slate mud; much to the delight of the audience. The mud slingers also find a pieee of coal which washed down from the mountain and one of them makes the comment, Theres probably not a wagon load of coal on that whole mountain.' The pageant ends with a reunion scene of Joe and Tilda and a young son who had died on the journey from the Sanpete Valley to the Castle Valley. MontelJ Seely is the author of the Castle Valley Pageant. Cast members visit with the audience. Visitors learned how to braid rope. Rag curlers were put into visitors hair. Photos by Patsy Stoddard JJ Horseshoe nails became rings for visitors. 2002 2002 FORD FI 59 4x4, 5.4L V8, Auto, Tt Tow, CassCD, Air 5 Speed, 4 Doo $ 66 Mo. 2.9 FOOD Directory f Foots 6 Disc CD, Ait Moonroof K 66 Mo. Payment $243mo. Payment $395mo. "PEOPLE WHO DONT HAVE AN r ' & DRY CLEANING AGENT-WH-O f J 1f N rJU TAKES CARE OF THEM? CALL ME FOR A FREE PROTECTION WILCOX LAUNDRY Large Capacity Washers REVIEW. Tracy Wilcox 71 S Center Street, Castle Dale, Utah 381-289- 5 65 S. Center, Castle Dale 4lJ!stfS EUMBEffSTDR MAOIIUSOII 381-263- 9 imr TIRE Jim For all your Building Needs i t Lumber hardware Electrical Plumbing Paint 495 E. Main, Castle Pale 381-257- 4 3HEHH2EEZ SQUARE DEALS arciSiAam. USED APPLIANCES Nm i Hid Part. Mn 4 Sale) Come mc far aH ui lint rfarPsttfnaa,, yow .ppti.net nttdi' WASHERS COMMUNITY MOTORS J 354 H.V 55, to 637-19- or 637-7:- 3, ! 1 Fro Dotlge DRYERS & Brake Service Shock CE Jeep. Tor u low Financing Ho Credit 275 at S25 per mondrfi Avallablel No Helper Hours i Al Work t Pars 3 Struts Tires for; trucks, cars, foreign cars, RVs This Space Reserved for Your Ad. Call Jennl for our GREAT advertising rates Prottaml N Mam & 637-847- Alignment Most Repairs 637-TIR- E -- REFRIGERATORS Paul Pugliese 535 East Main, Pnce STOVES DISHWASHERS ECIKCi Ui (435) 3 & Sat 104 6 are Guaranteed! 653-221- 7 I |