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Show acitivit to involve millions of members LDS Tlte F.urcka Reporter - Page Three Tintic Elks attend convention Hiree million Saint of Itallmark of Latter-da- y service. ..in oik day. living. That's what members of The In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the trek and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y in keeping with the Christian Saints from more titan of caring for others. principle around the 20,000 congregations Latter-da- y Saints everywhere will world will contribute to their in 'Worldwide Pioparticipate communities on Saturday, July neer Heritage Service Day.' Each 19. is being asked to A century and a half ago, congregation least 150 hours of service to others was a daily donate at service to the community on July staple of the now historic Mor- 19. mon Pioneer trek from (lie MidWe are amazed at the magniwest to the Great Salt Lake Valtude of the projects being planned in the and Mountains, Rocky ley the dedication of (hose partichas continued over the years as a and ipating,' said Pldcr M. Russell a member of the Bullard, Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the chuinnan of its Pioneer Scsquiccntcnnial activities. 'On the trek in 1847, he said, 'the pioneers helped each other with daily meals, with treating illness, repairing wagons and curing for animals, lltey also (The Utah State Historical built bridges and Society is celebrating 100 Years planted crops, with a Pounder's Day Pair, slated made roads for those who would In that same spirit of on Tuesday, July 22, from noon follow. until 5:00 p.m.. in the Rio caring cooperation, our members Grande Depot. 300 S 433 W in today will serve in their own Salt lake City. Last week's communities. A letter from the Church Eureka Reporter listed all of the leaders to all congregations in activities to take place around the some 160 nations and territories Society's exhibits. The schedule outlined the reasons for the desigfor the afternoon of entertainment nation of the service day: is as follows...) heneticiaries 'As modern-da- y The entertainment pavilion set the sacrifices made by pioof in will front the be of depot up neers who have gone before, we (he place to he for an afternoon show our gratitude by unitedcan of entertainment. charitable service to ly rendering Noon: Salt lake Parks in our communities. others Rand The pavilion will he alive It was 150 years ago this July band music that with that pioneer colonizer Brigham will take you back to (lie park Young led (he first party of of the pavilions Latter-da- y Saints into a desolate bring your lunch and make mountain after an arduous valley conthis a delightful brown bag miles from the of ,300 journey cert. Some Midwest. 70,000 pioneers 1:00 p.m.: "Justice James Don" - llal Compton's dramatic would follow, and today Salt Like City remains the world interpretation will highlight the life of a Park City judge and the headquarters of the nearly faith. colorful characters he dealt with. A few examples of the myriad 2:00 p.m.: Four Peak projects being planned: dancDancers - Amcrican-lndia- n In Greece, Latter-da- y Saints ers. are making plans to clean up 3:00 p.m.: Period Fashion Show - Prom the collection of litter at Mars Hill and tlte AcropCanna de Jong Anderson conies olis. In Germany, they are makfashion ing quilts to he donated to a and children's hospitals. show. Pieces include men's and Latter-da- y Saints in the Iliilip-pine- s women's fashions. to clean up rivers, plan 5:00 p.m.: Centennial Concert - Music by the Buckle parks and streets. e Busters - Listen to tunes from a bygone era, including western fiddle tunes and Utah songs. The Pair will also include the Daughters of Utah Pioneer's 'restored 1903 steam fire engine, "Old Rosie', which will he brought to the historical society for this occasion, Enjoy great Hie Villa Playhouse Theatre refreshments. Browse (lie always popular Book and Gift Shop and announces open auditions for all discount on all roles in the Utah County prereceive a 15 merchandise. Ivory Homes is miere of "Hie Storm Testament" sponsoring a shuttle bus to This written by Lee Nelson of Maple-toIs Tlte Place Slate Park. Buses Hiis western saga was origiwill run every twenty minutes nally written as a novel in 1981 from tlte Rio Grande Depot to the and has since sold more than Park from 10:00 a.in. to 5:00 100,000 copies and has been p.m. Join in the fun on the after- serialized in weekly and installments in over 100 noon of July 22 and help tlte Utah Slate Historical Society newspapers nationwide. Hiis story is about a Mormon celebrate 100 years. A myriad of fun and entertainment at no hoy, Dan Storm, wanted by die Missouri law for lielping a Black charge! No truth to the rumor tliat the Windy City got its nickname during an Elks convention, hut the more than 10.000 members who gathered in Chicago from July 5 to 10 for the 133rd National Convention of the BPO Elks of the USA did have plenty to gust about. Last year, the total value of the lilks philanthropic works was $133 million. These works include youth athletic and drug aid for education pmgrams, people with disabilities, college scholarships, cancer and transplantation research, and veterans service. A highlight of the convention was Wednesday's session when Gen. Barry K. McCaffrey. man-hou- State society holds founders day fair 1 old-tim- Mormon Church Troy Jones, Exalted Ruler, Tintic Lodge BPOK 711 offers posters for sale Events tolk for this years Tintic festival Hie excitement builds as tlte Tintic Silver Festival nears; only 4 weeks away. The annual celebration began 20 years ago as IX'pot Days, sponsored by (lie Tintic Historical Society as a fund raiser to move the Depot hack to town. The past few years, the celebration has been made possible by the hard work of the Eureka Improvement Dates for the festivities are August 15, 16, and 17. Activities for Friday 5th, are: Flks Golf Tournament for Cwn-mitie- e. 1 members n. ly A commemorative keepsake tlte primary elements of the historic Mormon pioneer trek of 1847 has been produced by the Scsquiccntcnnial Committee of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-da- y Saints and is available for public pur- poster illustrating (contact Troy followed by evening activities at the Lxlge. The 9th Silver City Reunion will begin at noon, potluck at :00, at old Silver City. The T.N.T. Mountain Men will stan gathering at the park and setting up their Teepees, a fun thing to watch. The Storyteller" is back by popular demand. He will entertain at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Methodist Church. Adult entertainment will be available at the Silver Club with a dance to "Tlte Din Poor Band.' 433-6682- ), 1 slave escape from his owner. It is truly a western story that begins in 1839 as Storm tlees Missouri and heads to the Rocky Mountains. It is a story of struggle the elements and the against Indians, with romance and in- 'This is an exciting opportunity to work with a new script and make a contribution in the celebration," says Bill artistic director for the Brown, production. Hie production dates are each Hiursday, Friday, Satur- sesqui-ccntenni- al 1 r, 773477- 8. Eureka Medical Clinic Catholic mission. Hie audition will be a cold reading from the script. All auditioners should bring a snapshot. Hie audition will take place at (he relicarsal room located at 555 S. State in Orem, Utah on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 22 and 232 from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, July 26, from 10 to noon. Call backs will be :30 to 3 p.m., also on Saturday, July 1 PA C. I tense Make Ajfioinimeiit (all for our sdiululi" 433-690- 5 BOMIDPBCSSURCS rkerkei vilkMilrhar! mounusi arailakle m noiKitl 26. Needed are: 10 women and 20 male lead Hie men, ages is for IJitn Storm, 14-9- 0. 14-2- 2. trigue. director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, addressed the conventioneers, whose numbers included a delegation from Eureka 'Tintic Elks Lodge No. 0711. Also speaking that day were the overall winners of the Elks National Free "Hoop Shoot Himw Contest. .Leon Lopez, 9, of Santa Fe. N.M., and Amber 1 Kingston, 12, of Tampa, Fla. More than three million kids from 8 to 3 participated in this year's program. Hiey were followed by Stephanie Lynn Murg, 18. of Grosse Pointe. Mich., and Martin D. Wong. 18. of Fremont. Calif., the top two winners in the Elks National Foundation's Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. Each will receive a four-yea$20,000 scholarship. The Foundation annually awards $2.1 million college scholarships based on academics, leadership and need. Himughout the convention, the 2,200 local Lklges were hailed for their support of the Order's national programs, as well as their own local programs. "Our goal this year is to continue strengthening America," declared Carlon O'Malley of Scranton. Penn., who was elected naimral leader of the Elks during the convention, "and the members of our local Lodges, led by their Exalted Rulers, will be our bricks and our mortar. Hie Exalted Ruler, or Lodge president, of Eureka "Tintic Elks Lodge is Troy Jones of chase. 'Ilte colorful montage of events is the work of Hyde Park, Utah, artist Lirry Winhorg, and is available at Church Distribution Centers, as well as IXseret Book and oilier retail outlets. Elements of the montage Eureka. include: Hie BPO Elks of the USA is Church and trek leader headquartered at 2750 N'. Brigham Young Ave., Chicago, III. 60614-188Hie first wagon trail leaving Nauvoo, III., on the Street Hiere 2750,lntp:www.elks.org. of Tears' are about 1.3 million members A family on tlte Mormon nationwide. Trail walking beside their oxen-draw- n Elks and spouses (Tintic wagon attending the National ConvenA campfire scene on the tion were: R.C. Smith. PDD, trail, with music and dancing PSP, PER. and Judy: Myron A handcart scene in a WyoCarpenter. PDD. PSP. PER. and ming blizzard Paulette; Nick Caslleton, District Burial along the trail Deputy South. PER, and Carole; A ship representing those Troy Jones. Exalted Ruler 97-9pioneers who came to the U.S. and Sliarel.) sea by Pioneers waving a Hag on Ensign Peak in the Valley of the Great Salt Lake Hie poster is available in sizes of 16" x 20' and 24' x 30". Jin rn B. M.miAsn, No man who is in a hurry is of the Church in Fremont, Calif., quite civilized. will host an annual Pioneer Living History Day at a historic Auditions announced for Villa Theatres The Storm Testament semi-week- - July 18. 1997 A par- ticular need as a Black actor for Hiere the role of Ike, age are roles for Native Americans. No acting experience is necessary as (here are many extra roles. Children under 14 may he used if their parents are cast in (lie show. 14-3- 5. SCMIJUriUZCM: JHf f enexamt hr Brirer'i (reaeti |