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Show Home of The Mormon Miracle Pageant 1990 Dates: July 12, 13, 14 and 17 thru 21 Volume 104 Number 50 Manti LDS Temple MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 199p 50 a copy Pageant cast chosen, rehearsals now underway will 12 at Performances BY IDA DONALDSON After two evenings of intense s for a memorable role in the Mormon Miracle Pageant, the cast has been announced, according to Director Ronald Hall of Sterling, and actors are being try-out- rehearsed for the inspirational drama relating the story of the restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints to the earth. The Pageant will be presented on the south slope of the Manti Temple at dusk on There July 12, 13, 14, and is no charge and the public is invited. Most of the main characters daily 17-2- 1. have been double cast," Hall said. Not only does it give more people a chance to participate, but it prevents exhaustion duringthe strenuous eight evenings of performances." Taking the part of the Prophet Joseph Smith are James Willmore and Todd Jorgenson. Young Joseph Smith will be played by Mathew Skinner and Reynie Sandoval. Robert Henshaw will be played by John Willmore and Paul Allred. Mary Henshaw will be playedby Joyce ClufTand Maria Titze. Other cast members include: Lucy Mack Smith: Beverly Roth, Claudia Olson. Smith: Ilyrum James Angel on Tower: Kyle and Rex Christensen, Jayson and Scott Stevens. Mortal Moroni: Don Olson, Tyler Bolli. Captain Moroni: Eric Olson, by Columbus, left records which, according to Mormon belief, were Jon Mormon JENNINGS Sanpete School South District teachers benefitted from a 6.5 percent increase in the basis salary schedule with the 1 school year contracts. The increase means that beginning teachers with bachelor degrees will be paid $17,420. After nine years they can "L V years Mexican-America- Missionaries: James Baker. Jeremy The r Mormon Miracle -- Pageant presents the story of the translation ofThe Book of Mormon and the restoration of the gospel as seen through the eyes of Robert and Mary Henshaw, a fictional young y 1990-199- Classified personnel, mainly secretaries and custodians, were awarded 4 percent increases and administrators 2 172 percent. 0 O t War. The departure of the them, literally leaving their women and children in the hands ofthe Lord on the wintry plains, is only one of the many unforgettable scenes. who Those survive persecution, the elements and illness, continue their journey across the great plains and through the mountains. Hundreds came with handcarts similar to those used in the Pageant scenes, to build new lives in the harsh Great Basin. In the Pageants climactic finale, the young couple is reunited and rewarded for the hardships they have endured. Although the basic salary increases would apparently make teaching more attractive, the district had far fewer applicants than for the past several years, Supt. Lewis Mullins said. Most teachers have now returned their new contracts to the district. Captain Allen and drummer boy ask for volunteers to serve in war from Brigham Young. This scene and many others will welcome attenders to the Mormon Miracle Pageant on July 12, 13, 14, and 17 through 21, 1990. Stevens Bros, expand business, will produce seeds in Sanpete BY BRUCE JENNINGS Last year Stevens Bros, brought into Sanpete County million around pounds of seeds. Some of those seeds went into the Sanpete earth, but most were shipped out for use in farm projects operations, and land rehabilitation programs. The seed came in by truck: grass seed, the grains, alfalfa, Jeanna Davis is Miss Manti 1990 and the more exotic seeds, seeds from native plants in the Great Basin area. And why, Stevens Bros, have Y? been asking themselves, shouldnt more ofthose seeds be produced in Sanpete, providing good cash crops for local farmers? Stevens Bros, have now taken a significant step in that direction. Theyve purchased the former Andrew Judd e hay and grain farm west of Manti and are transforming it into a seed farm. The farm structures have gone out and a gravity flow pressurized irrigation system has gone in. Fifteen acres have been planted to green needle grass, a reclamation grass used in restoring sites like coal mines. Seven acres have been planted to Cicer milk vetch, a used in pasture reclamation. 40-acr- ' (t! t n increase advance $22,515. Beginning teachers with masters degrees will start at $19,392. The maximum for this level is $28,595. v B.y Vi Mormon Battalion to defend the country which had just expelled Willmore, 19th-centur- the pioneers camped in rude shelters of the Great Plains in Indian Territory. They willingly sent their men to defend the United States territory in the Day. religious fervor on in following its publication and the founding of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, were driven from the settled parts of the United States. Though driven from the boundaries of the United States in 1846, following the death of Joseph Smith, Jr. and his brother, Ilyrum, at the hands of a mob in Illinois, the Mormon Fiddler: John Ludvigson. Caller: Mike Kohut, Newel School teachers get 6.5 BY BRUCE CcT: immediately New England. Itflashesbackto a lost civilization on ancient Courtney t They were first published in 1830 as TTie Book of Mormon. The Pageant shows how many of those who accepted the message of The Book of Jeremy Baker. Hill: i translated by Joseph Smith, Jr. Cluff. couple who convert to the LDS Church in its early beginnings, and remain faithful, enduring the trials of belonging to an unpopular sect on a vast and dangerous frontier. The story begins with the on J near-extincti- Chief Zerahemnah: Loren Steck, David Stevens. Samuel the Lamanite: Mace Lenhart, Stephen Braithwaite. General Mormon: Richard Olsen. Captain Allen: Duane Smith, Eric Nelson. Woman with Baby: Verena Bolli, Shannon Jenson. Pioneer Man: Gerald Naylor. Nauvoo Family: Steve Kjar Family, Scott Hintze Family. Indian Chief, Kyle Christensen, Rex Christensen. George Washington: Ned Madsen. Thomas Jefferson: Ted Hadley, Shane Young. John Taylor: Jeremy Baker, Stephen Braithwaite. Willard Richards: Eric Nelson, Courtney White. Drummer Boy: Kenny Dove. - i 4 South and Central America, led into through wars and religious conflict. Tliese groups, who disappeared long before the discovery of America Willmore, Todd Jorgenson. Brigham Young: Lee Barton, Lee Thurston. Oliver Cowdery: Jared Simmons, Shane Young. . Preachers: Mike Kohut, Gerald Naylor, Jarred Simmons. Angel in Bedroom: Jerry Cluff, Angel dusk begin July White, Ted Hadley. JL , f . Frishknecht (left) and second Jeanna Davis was named Miss Manti for 1990, with first attendant Suzy attendant Beverly Mounteer (right). Hie remaining 18 acres have been planted to Miranda peas, a field pea developed in Holland for use as an animal feed. The Extension Service has been conducting Field Trials for two years at several Sanpete County sites to test the commercial possibilities of the Miranda variety and Moroni Feed Co. has been investigating its potential as a supplement for soy beans in the turkey mash. Those tests have thus far proved positive for the commercial production of the Miranda pea in Sanpete, Gary Anderson, county extension agent, said. Stevens Bros, thinks the Miranda variety could have several advantages for Sanpete agriculture: lower production costs for Moroni Feed Co.s annual three million turkeys, better utilization of the water (Continued on Page 2) Lynn Patterson resigns, will be principal at Springville Lynn Patterson, Manti High School principal for six years, resigned Monday to accept the job as the principal of Springville High School. School and a golf and crosscountry coach. Superintendent Lewis Mullins, South Sanpete School District, said Patterson had notified the board on June 18th of his decision. Patterson will replace Dennis Poulson as Springville High Schools principal. Mr. Patterson has led Manti High School for six years. He stressed education as well as athletics and other activities, and encouraged athletes to have high grade-poin- t averages." Lynn came to Manti after education administration in 1979 from BYU. serving as principal of Bear Lake High School for two years. Prior to that time he was a teacher and vice principal in the Duchesne School District for ten years. He has also been a basketball coach at Union High He is a Brigham Young University graduate, and received his Masters Degree in He will be leading a larger studentbody in Springville than Manti. The Springville High School has about 900 students, as compared to Mantis enrollment of about 400. Lynn and his wife Paulette are the parents of seven childrea Manti will miss the Pattersons, and wish them well in their new location. Superintendent Mullins said that the South Sanpete board would meet on Wednesday to begin steps to fill Mantis position. He noted, The board will look at qualified people in the district before opening the position up to the outside." now-vaca- nt |