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Show The Moroni Feed Company recently pledged $200,000 ($40,000 per year for the next five years) to Snow College. This announcement culminates discussions over the past several months between Snow College officials and the Moroni Feed Company President and Board, as well as its growers. President Steve Bennion of Snow College indicated'that this "leadership gift from Moroni Feed is deeply appreciated. "It will make the vital difference as to whether many students will be able to obtain a college education, he said. "The Board and its growers are to be commended for their generosity and vision in investing in the future of the Snow College students, President added. Officials at Moroni Feed Company indicated their appreciation for having a college in Sanpete Valley. "Snow College has opened the doors of educational opportunity for many people in this valley and beyond, Joe Nielsen, President of the Feed Company, said, "and as we plan ahead, we need to be sure these opportunities are still available and that they increase. from tho Castlo Volloy Pagoont. Tho pagaant comblnos authentic staging with breathtaking of the settling of Castle Valley. scenery In a Castle Valley Pageant tells of settlement of west by pioneers Heeding the call of the Prophet Brigham Young, thousands of pioneers colonized settlements throughout the west from 1847-187The ninth annual Castle Valley Pageant, to be presented August 6,7,8, and 9 near Castle Dale, Utah brings to life once again the story of a few of those pioneers in an authentic portrayal of their challenges and triumphs and the faith that sustained them in hardship and loss. The musical pageant is unique in it's effort to duplicate early pioneer conditions and lifestyle. It is the only LDS Church pageant that features horses, cattle, buggies and covered wagons. The set includes an authentic dugout, log cabin, Indian tepee and stable. Taped musical accompaniment in the production is played on the pioneers favorite instruments; the harmonica, accordion and fiddle. Presented on a rocky hillside overlooking the magnificent scenery of Castle Valley, the terrain, the same as that traveled pioneers in their trek from and finally coaxed into through irrigation and hard work. itself, is by the Sanpete fertility back-breakin- g It was in August 1877 that Brigham Young issued the call to the saints in Sanpete to settle Castle Valley. It was the last such call he would make, for he died seven days later. There is an apocryphal tale that the letter calling for the settlement of Castle Valley was posted on the church door so everyone who could read came to what is now Emery County, presumably leaving the illiterate behind. In reality, it was the hardy and adventurous who answered the call to pull up barely established roots and begin lives anew in Castle Valley. Once again there were homes to build, cities to establish, canals and ditches to dig and farms to make fertile. Perhaps it was the women who suffered most, as they left their established homes in Sanpete to live in dugouts along the creeks in Castle Valley. One is reported to have said in dismay, "Has it come to this, that I must live in the ground?" ' Told with understanding Asset Building Campaign for the which will college centennial, culminate in 1988. "Gifts are being planned and can be contributed over a five-yeperiod from 1986 through said. "The Snow College he 1990, to Board expects Foundation announce their campaign goal to the general public late in the fall, be concluded. ar Singles conference report Singles from Atlanta, Georgia, Evanston, Wyo., and Hemet, Calif., joined 130 participants in the annual Singles Conference held during the Mormon Miracle Pageant. They also came from Farmington, New Mexico, Grand Junction, Colo., and from many areas in Utah. Twice as manv attended as last year, the first year the Conference was held. The Friday night dance was a resounding success, according to chairman Connie Tohara. The dance was held at the Ephraim LDS Institute with Bob McCaul furnishing danceable contemporary music, along with old standards. Sanpete Cwutfy'6 lolAitmwE LaVar Francks, Chairman of the Sesond session Tug-oi-Uh- of summer strings ot Tug-O- P will begin Aug. 5 and sympathy for their struggles, respect for their religious beliefs and even some humor, the pageant is based on fact and written in the vernacular of the pioneers. A traditional Emery County lamb fry and pioneer arts fair is held each day of the pageant at Castle Dale City Park from p.m. The pageant begins at dusk and admission is free. Visitors are advised to brings wraps for the cool mountain evenings. For more information, call (801) or (801) 4-- 8 748-284- 7 Board of Moroni Feed, emphasized that "Snow College belongs to the people of this area and to Utah, and in the challenging years of fiscal support and larger numbers of young people seeking an education, we need to support Snow College. Robert Stoddard, Snow College Dean of Development, indicated that Snow is in the planning phase of its 637-923- 6. Tlww., Aug. 21 The second session of summer strings will begin on Tuesday, August 5 at the Ephraim Middle Between the derby heats School. members of the strings program are invited and encouraged to attend. Three classes will be offered each day: fiddler's class, string ensemble, and learning to play a new instrument. All current Manti-Ephrai- The first class begins at 9 a.m. in the Ephraim Middle School Music Teams to consist of 8 men, 2 women. Pulling round is 5 minutes Contact Brad Bown at 1 or Terrie Green at 835-- 1 between 9 a. m. and 2 p. m. , or call after 2 p. m. 835-890- First Room. For more information, contact Roseann Higham (283-4716- please 1 1 1 283-413- 8 8 teams to enter will be accepted. ). Mens Western Boots Off Every One Off Sale Dates June 30 to August 5 E Mens & Boys Acme 9 Wiens & Boys Knit Shirts Cordurov HH s. -- s2.02w . Sizes Save UalJZ pair s4.02 Sale! 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