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Show '' SB - COMMUNITY NEWS Magna East Stake Presents Musical Members of Magna East stake will present the musical production Along The Way, tonight (Thursday,) tomorrow and Saturday at the old stake building on 7700 West. The story is based on the life of Richard Ballantyne and his family who, following conversion to the LDS faith in Scotland came to Utah and organized the first LDS Sunday school. Dave and Kathy Petersen will portray Ballantyne and his wife, Hulda. Howard McIntosh and Pat Laveder will play the outspoken Banny and the Reverend Riddle. Others featured in the are Gloria Lambert, Kristina Heidi Meacham, Whitman, Peggy Augustine and Karen Hunter, plus a large casat of adults and children. The production is under the direction of Elaine Whitman assisted by Diana Jensen and Sharlene Nageras. Jean McIntosh and Diane Garrard are handling Bruce Clark and costumes, Dennis Brown, sets; Craig Rhode and Llynn Barberi, lighting; Chris Vicki Peterson, makeup; Zollinger, publicity and Mike production Hulda Clark (Kathy Petersen) as town eccentric Banny (Howard McIntosh) watches the local children (Heidi, Stacy and Amy Petersen, Patrick Porter) in the Magna East stake production of Along The Way, being staged today (Thursday), Friday and Saturday in the old stake center on 7700 West. Bice, sound. Curtain time each night will be 7 at Intermission p.m. entertainment will be fumibhed by Jim Barkley on the bagpipes. Tickets, available from ward activity committee members or at the door are priced at $1 per person or $5 per family. Refreshments will be sold. Teachers Prepare To Meet Russians Pleasant Green elementary. Fitzgerald, who lived in Russia with his family when that family included two young children, said Soviet students attend schools six days a week and typically take home four hours of homework. They do get dismissed earlier in than their afternoon the American counterparts, he said. a His attended children preschool educational program, and one daughter was found to have a good enough singing voice that she was considered for attendance at a special school. MAGNA. Faculty members at Magna schools are striving to become more familiar with the way of life in the Soviet Union as they prepare to meet the Russian contingent expected in the area in the near future. Dr. Gene Fitzgerald, professor of Russian Literature at the University of Utah met with Webster teachers to discuss the differences between schooling in that country and here, and a seminar to acquaint teachers with Soviet culture and education is at planned for July 11-1- 5 Thursday, June 9, 1988 By Hunter Lions - Picnic Tables Provided MAGNA. LOVE STORY ... Richard Ballantyne (Dave Petersen) woos THE GREEN SHEET Although she did not go to that school, he noted that special emphasis schools exist in the Soviet Union for students gifted in math, music, gymnastics and chess, among other pursuits. Fitzgerald said he visits the Soviet Union "sometimes a couple of times a year" and has friends there. "Im very interested in their system," he told teachers. Cyndy M. Cannell, Webster principal, said "We had really hoped to have (Soviet) kids here" but apparently families will not accompany the group of Soviet scientists and technicians expected to monitor activities at Hercules as part of the INF treaty . a stipulations.' It is still thought important that knowledge of Soviet culture and ideas be developed, she noted. "If they are going to be living here, patronizing our stores, itd be to have a better good understanding," the principal remarked. Rote learning has been the rule in Soviet schools for a long time, said Fitzgerald. Students are very good at rote response, recitations, he said, while their skills in analysis have been less well developed. "But they are trying to . WEST VALLEY. Members of the Hunter Lions Club recently finished installing five picnic tables with attached benches, east of the bowery in Hunter Park. Club members have been trying to live up to their motto, "We Serve" throughout the year, said spokesman Barbara Burnham. Other completed projects at the park include tennis courts, a sprinkling system, bowery and other pads. Each of the new picnic pads also has a steel stand cemented in which can be used to hold a barbecue grill. Materials for the units were bought with club funds and members project donated about 260 hours of labor in construction and installation. The 18 yards of concrete in which the units were set was also purchased with club funds and members did the cement finishing with the help of working guests Robert Burke, Joe Taylor and Duffy Wasescha. "This is the most recent Lions project to be turned over to Salt Lake County" the spokesman said. "The completion of the g project fulfills a commitment with the county to donate these units for community use. "It didnt take long for community members and families to make use of the units, enjoying the shade of the trees under which they were placed. "A few youngsters wanted to go down in history by putting a footprint in the fresh cement, but were rebuffed by a pride of growling lions." she added. The Hunter Lady Lions prepared and served breakfast to workers two on Saturday mornings and provided barbecued hamburgers one evening. long-standin- NEW FACILITIES ... Pete Dorn, Billie BNurke and Russ Clifton discuss future expansion as the Hunter Lions Club plans to install more picnic tables and barbecue stands in Hunter Park. Fran EXAMINATION By Appointment With This Coupon Only can DR I I I I Utah! BUCKIHP V UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 4370 So. 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Students wear uniforms, although some individuality is allowed, such as girls adding lace to their outfits, he said. 35-4- 0 Brighter students help slower peers he said, noting a home room teacher is assigned each student throughout his or her career. school students high graduate, first graders hand them a bell, allowing them to ring that last bell, symbolizing continuity, he explained. American teachers may complain about parent conferences. There is a lot of conferencing in the Soviet Union, the professor noted. "There is a strong work ethic and parents expect their is. DRESSING!!.-BROKE- T MORE SERVICES MAXIMUM SAVINGS 1 Stop Auto Care Clinic Alt Qualified mewn Fwi 0M. MehIiWi MufftOT ft Specialists WX AMERICAN Cars 3105 W. 3500 SO., SLC Trucks Valve f IMPORT AxA's One Locator Meat aftmto. Craae Como. 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