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Show "VHEttlpMwiiai 'i' Second Section March 29, 1984 Paga 9 BYU International Folk - I '' u,p ,-- :. iy fa- s h $ ti - j j Dancers to perform by Doris Larsen Public Information Specialist Snow College The breathtaking action of spinning skirts and boots will carry you away on a bright adventure around the world, with the International Folk Dancers from Brigham Young University. Honored worldwide, the Folk Dancers will be performing at the Snow College Activity Center in Ephraim on Thursday, April 5, 1984. Starting time is 8 p.m. high-kickin- g Euanca" done group. "Bar Quality ladies entertainment group will perform at Shannons Bare Essence, a newly-forme- d male dance group which is entertaining audiences all over the Western United States, is scheduled to perform at Shannons Restaurant in Manti April 21 from 7:30 to 9:30. composing the troup are seasoned professionals accredited dancers and models. The dancers are formerly of Chippendales and other major dance reviews. The show Bare Essence is so unique and tasteful, that it is well received by audiences in Utah. So far, Bare Essence has performed to sold out houses in Ogden and Salt Gary Hendrickson, the producer of the show, was selective in choosing the men for his tour group. He stated "They are veteran performers regarding their acts and dancing ability. The group will perform at Shannon's on April 21st from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will go on sale from April 1 to April 14. For further details call Shannon's at All the dancers f All the dancers have numerous credits, appearing on national television shows, such as Merv Griffith, Thick of the Night, Real People, Star Search and others. Lake City. 835-896- Ma Bell explains long distance call changes ..Three months after the break-uof the Bell System, Utah residents still have questions about longdistance calling, and Mountain Bell wants to answer them says Public relations Manager Ken Hill. e service out customers have used in the past. In the case of a calcustomer whose ling is entirely within the state, the bill reflects no charges from other e carriers. "We want to emphasize that in Utah, Mountain Bell still provides service for customers calling within the state, Hill says. The break-u- p of AT&T affected calling one way in all states. That is, operating companies such as Mountain Bell no longer Hill said that most Mountain Bell customers make both and calls each month, and that in those cases, charges are billed by both Mountain Bell and other suppliers. He reminds Utah customers they can still dial direct within the state by dialing one plus the number. n Third number and calls are still made by dialing zero plus the number. Operator-assistanc- e is available to help customers place all long distance calls. Customers needing more information should call their local Mountain Bell Business Office, the Lets Talk Bureau at or refer to the Customer Guide in the telephone directory. Questions can also be answered by e telephone numcalling the bers at the bottom of each company's section of the telephone bill. p long-distan- long-distan- provide long-distance- ." long-distan- te long-distan- long-distan- person-to-perso- Hill went on to say that prior to the , much information was break-up- dispersed emphasizing the fact that other suppliers would handle all long distance beginning te Jan. 1, 1984. "Apparently, many customers took that to mean that other suppliers would handle all Hill says. That is simply not the case. long-distanc- For calls in Utah, Mountain Bell provides the same toll-fre- Read your Stay up to Date Local Hometown Newspaper! Come enjoy an Evening of Fine, Qualty Ladies Entertainment! Bare Essence Saturday , April 21 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. A dance will follow the show Tickets must be purchased IN ADVANCE Tickets will go on sale April 1 to 14. For further information and details, call Shannons 835-896- 3. According to word received by Demont Howell, chairman of the Snow College Cultural Arts committee, sponsors of this event, the Folk Dancers will perform highspeed precision dances, songs, rituals and folklore representing 20 different countries with cultural tradition and skill, in an authentic and colorful array of spectacular costuming and intricate choreography. From the aerial splits and squat kicks of the hearty Ukranian Cossack to the graceful movements of the Chinese Red Ribbon Dance" or the fascination of the Mexican wedding dance, the International Folk Dancers merit every praise given them by critics such as Disneylands Robert Radock who said, Very few, if any, attain the high degree of gannmt 0 0350963 63 S. Main, Manti tours through North America, Europe and the Orient, representing the United States as award winners in many international folk dance competitions. During their 1983 tour, the Folk Dancers performed in Urumqi, a Chinese village only 70 miles from the Soviet border, as the first foreign performing group ever allowed to visit that area. Other highlights of their trip included performing before a 2.5 million person audience in Japan's Yokohama Port Festival parade and television filming a special for a Korean viewing audience of 9 million. The Folk Dancers will continue to as delight audiences world-wid- e they travel to Europe for their 1984 spring tour of folk festivals in Belgium, England and the Netherlands. "All tickets are general admission," said Dr. Howell, and an advance ticket sale will be conducted from the Continuing Education office at 157 East Center in Ephraim. He added that the price of tickets is S2.50 for adults and S1.00 for all students (high school and college) and children. Tickets can be reserved by calling the extension 205. college 283-402- 1, The International Folk Dancers perform the "Calussarl," a southern Romanian men's dance, with sticks, stamps and clicks. Anciently, the dance was performed during religious holidays for the fertility of the land and as a protection against crop disease. Priests treat Moms to Banquet at Snow College Manti High School. by PatMellor The priests of the Manti Utah Stake treated their mothers to a night out last Wednesday at the annual Priests-Mother- s Banquet held at Snow College. The young men and their mothers roast beef enjoyed a buffet-styl-e dinner, followed by a program centered on preparation for a mission. Mary Bradley, Manti, addressed the group, comparing young men to the scriptural "Salt of the earth," and urged them to remain pure in mind and body, lest the salt lose its savor." Terry Bradley, son of the first speaker and an active priest in his Manti ward, spoke on personal initiative in mission preparation. There are more ways to prepare he than just by saving money, noted. We must learn the scriptures, keep the commandments, and The young gain a testimony. doctrine LDS the reaffirmed speaker that the gospel must be preached to all the world and repeated the counsel of the Doctrine and Covenantai Teach ye diligently." Barbara Christensen recalled her four years as wife of the Mission President at the Missionary Training Center and drew a laugh w hen she said, We had 58,212 missionaries and the fewest baptisms." --1 1 know seminary seems like a time where you can shift into neutral for an hour each school day," she warned, but I know a lot of missionaries who wish they'd studied harder and paid attention in Seminary, when they get into the mission field. The most successful missionaries, Mrs. Christensen are those who have related, learned to work, and work hard." Mrs. Christensen commended elders w ho enter the MTC to serve a mission and not to put on a fashion show . and added, "You'll never be completely happy, unless you go. "Encourage your sisters, too," Mrs. Christensen urged. Young ladies ought to all go on missions, too." Joe Christensen, former MTC President and now an LDS Commissioner of Education, urged the youths to develop independence: Stand on vour own feet dont live ' && Bill Floyd, Rob Thomas sign contracts on borrowed light." Mr. Christensen said in preparing for his mission, Christ sought development in four areas: social, spiritual, intellectual and physical. "Dont neglect any area of preparation," he counseled. "The gospel will roll forth across the earth with or without you or me, but it'll roll forth a lot better with us. Mr. Christensen also relayed greetings from the Young Mens General Board. At the conclusion of the evening, each priest presented his mother with a red carnation. The International Folk Dancers from Brigham Young University Charles Hedelius, an Ephraim priest presented a cello number, Tarantella, by W.H. Squire. He was accompanied by Don Findlay. The talented priest is a junior at 9-- yi . by Steve Peterson Bill Floyd, former star for Manti High, and first team ICAC forwardguard, this week signed a scholarship to play with the Utah State Aggies. Bill was quite heavily recruited by several schools in the WAC and elsewhere. Were very excited about his choice, and feel that he'll be able to work into Tueller's program with success," commented Snow College Coach Coach Ron Abegglen. Rob Thomas, second center from Snow signed with the Weber State Wildcats. Rob, who is from Roy, Utah, said, I've always dreamed of playing for Weber. This was definitely my first choice. Both Rob and Bill will wear the Snow College jersey for the last time this Friday when they and their r teammates host the ICAC Game in Ephraim at 7:30. All-Sta- (See article on this page) excellence your superb group does". Since their beginnings in 1956, director and founder, Mary Bee Jensen, has led Folk Dancers on GS:op a? OEJO Snow College Activity Center Thursday, April 5 at 3 p.m. Admission: $2.50 adults, $1 .00 students & children Advance ticket sales for general admission tickets at the Snow College Office of Continuing Education, 157 E. Center, Ephraim. 283-402- 1 ext. 205 . |