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Show o by Linnie Findlay Rehearsals began this week for the tenth annual presentation of the Mormon Miracle ' s V ? ',&$"$.'? $ 'A '' v - Pageant. Pageant Director Macksene Rux has made her annual appearance in Manti and is rapidly organizing the cast and production staff for th Pageant which is scheduled this year for eight nights July 14, 15, 16 at Temple Hill in and Manti. As in other years, upwards of 20,000 people per night will view the presentation. Ten years of the Mormon Miracle Pageant leave in their wake a lot of memories, a lot of some humorous, incidents, some serious, some stories that are known to be true and some that are rumors, but rumors that hang around consistently enough that there seems to be some truth in them. Many people have participated in the Pageant in some each year since the way Some live close beginning. by in Manti or Ephraim or other towns in Sanpete and surrounding counties. Others come from longer distances, who stay in the area for one season, just to have had the experience of being a part of this production which continues to draw crowds of from 12,000-20,00- 0 each night for the eight nights it is presented. An indication of the total loyalty of the people involved in the pageant is shown in the story of the pony league athlete, who all during his successful little league baseball career had let nothing interfere with practice or games. But when the choice had to be made between pitching a pony league 19-2- 3 2W' ' ' rs. '. bfiP'&vW olft .vjgjfc-- O s 4& ' 's s ''$( WICKED NEPHITES are symbolized by dancers in this scene from the Mormon Miracle Pageant. Upwards of 120,000 will witness the event. MESS? Volume 91 Number MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1977 51 Mew Doctor A youthful doctor who wants to live and work in a small town will soon open his medical practice in Ephraim. Dr. Kim Bateman, who will residency complete a three-yea- r a new in family practice, medical specialty at the McKay Hospital in Ogden this month, will open his Ephraim practice July 11. His clinic will be located in the building presently occupied by Dr. H. B. McQuarrie. His staff will include a receptionist and a medical assistant. Dr. Bateman will be em pens Practice dm Iptaraira ployed by Intermountain Health Care, Inc., with which the Sanpete Hospital is affiliated. I wanted to locate in a small Dr. Bateman said, town, because I think a small town is a good place to raise a family and because I think a small town doctor is better able to identify with the community and the people. He chose Ephraim, he explained, because it is a small town that needs a doctor with the retirement of Dr. McQuarrie, because of the cultural opportunities which a college Russell Anderson Graduates From Medical School Russell 0. Anderson, a son of Mr. and Mrs. LaRay Anderson, Wales, and husband of the former Julianne Howell, Ephfrom the raim, graduated University of Utah College of Medicine in convocation exercises held June 1 . a rural Rocky Mountain area. Dr. and Mrs. Anderson are the parents of two children: Richelle, 2, and Shawn Trevor, 1 month. affords, because of its good schools and other facilities and because of its proximity to some of the larger centers. The Bateman family the town doctor, whose hobbies are music and reading and who wants to develop interests; his wife, Linda, who has been a special education teacher and likes to work with ceramics, stained glass and other crafts, and their son Adam, 2, and daughter Jill, 10 months, are already living in their new home, although there is still much work to be done, particularly on the outside. The residence was built for them by the Snow College building technology class, with students providing the labor, except for the heating, plumbing, painting, tile and masonry, and Dr. Bateman providing the plans and the money. In addition, the Batemans have made a substantial contribution to the college scholarship fund in appreciation of the students work. The house was 1 Anderson is also a graduate of Snow College, where he served as student body president and was class valedictorian, and of Utah State University. Dr. a kind of cooperative venture, Dr. Bateman said. The students needed a project as a lab exercise and we needed a home. Well now take over where they left off at the close of school. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, where his father, Dr. J. LaVar Bateman, a Brigham Young University speech teacher, was doing graduate work. Kim Bateman spent most of his growing-uyears in Provo. He attended BYU, where his major interests were literature and music, served an LDS mission in Germany and then entered the University of Utah College of Medicine, where he received his M.D. in 1974. 1 first thought of music as he said, "but my life work, realized that music is a difficult field in which to make a living. I considered teaching and counselling. Finally, I decided on medicine. I think there was some idealism involved in my choice. I have always liked working with people helping people. I p Dr. Kim Bateman hangs shingle think a doctor is in a unique position to influence people: spiritually, emotionally, phys- Ephraim-ManAmbulance Service Emergency Medical Technicians will soon be visiting homes in the area in an attempt to eliminate some of the confusion that is resulting in delayed delivery of ambulance service. Were going to carry with us the stickers listing the Lynn emergency numbers, Nuffer, president of Ephraim-Mant- i Ambulance Service, ti Dr. Anderson is entering a in a r residency new specialty, Family relatively Practice, which emphasises Russell O. Anderson receives M.D. said, and ask that the stickers be placed either on the phone or on the cover of the phone book so that the numbers are immediately available. Then were going to ask people to dial the emergency number first, instead of one of the EMTs, for the ambulance. The emergency number for Ephraim residents is For Manti and Sterling on-du- Don't Swim ically. family practice a doctor to a degree in all of medicine: obstetrics, phases surgery, pediatrics, gynecology even psychiatry. My three-yea- r residency at the McKay Hospital has helped prepare me for this kind of practice. In can work Ambulance Service Clarified three-yea- continuing care of the entire He will begin his family. residency July 1 at San Bernardino County Medical Center, San Bernadino, Calif. He plans to return to practice in 15c a copy residents it is For some reason, perhaps because of confusion, some Manti and Sterling residents have been dialing only the single digit, 1 instead of the double digit, 11, and as a result have been getting a busy signal. Maybe people get excited in an emergency, Mr. Nuffer added, and fail to dial the full (Continued on Page 2) In Open Ponds Dr. Taira Fukushima of the Utah State Division of Health and Sanpete County Health Officer Dr. H. J. Davidson issued a warning today for all swimmers to avoid swimming in any outdoor ponds or waters in Sanpete County. "There is a possibility that the waters are contaminated with an organism which causes a skin affliction known as swimmer's itch, they said. Further tests are being made, but for the present they recommended that swimmers swim only in bonafide swimming pools in the entire Sanpete County area. game or going to Pageant practice, he chose the Pageant. There is an interesting evolution of the young ladies of the pageant cast, who begin their participation as angels at age twelve, and as they grow in size and years become Laman-it- e dancers, then in their later teens they might be pioneers, and the ultimate objective, unless they are chosen for individual roles, is to become wicked Nephites. Stories that are recounted from year to year, include the one of the tourist who was driving to Manti one summer night during Pageant time, all was peaceful and quiet as he rode along, when suddenly the apAngel Moroni lighted on the west tower of the peared Manti Temple. An as that scene is to the seated audience, it must have been quite a shock to one totally unprepared for that experience. Another story is of a family who came all the w;ay from Georgia to see the Pageant, but an early date with the stork took the mother to the hospital and the father and children stayed in Manti and witnessed the Pageant each night until the mother and baby were able to travel back to their home. Still another family of tourists, who were directed by traffic officers to a parking area, decided to stay and see where all of the people were hurrying, carrying their children and blankets. Although they hadnt known of the Pageant before they reached Manti, they altered their schedule so that they could stay the remaining nights of that week. One lady, who with her husband, had come from Star Valley, Wyoming, sat completely absorbed in the opening scenes. After about ten minutes, she whispered to a If this were all companion: there is, it would be worth the trip down. Memories of the Pageant were almost blotted out for the couple, who in the darkness chose a wrong west road, to the traffic from beat hoping Manti to Ephraim, and found themselves stranded in an irrigated wheat field. Slipping and sliding in the darkness through muddy grain and alfalfa fields, they reached the highway long after all of the Pageant traffic had departed, leaving US 89 deserted for another night. With sore feet g guest to the Pageant. Some knew he was expected, but the first announcement that he had arrived came when those seated near the entrance gate began to sing We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet. Like a swelling wave, the tones of the song spread over the entire 20,000 viewers assembled on the slope at the foot of the Manti Temple hill. It was never loud, but quietly, reverently, the song blended into the tranquil early evening, preceding the beginning of the performance. The youth of the southern end of the state of Utah were inspired the next year when a special presentation was held for them, and President Spencer W. Kimball came and spoke to them at a meeting held at the Pageant site. But probably the most dramatic experience to be remembered is the night of the first production, held in the Sanpete County Fairgrounds, back in 1967. In those days, Martha and Duane Ryan stood at two microphones and read the script, and music was furnished by a live orchestra and a e chorus. As starting time approached, great black clouds wheeled overhead, and a few rain drops began to splatter off violins, and we wondered how much rain would ruin a good violin. The rain kept coming a little until after the opening prayer. Then although black clouds still hung low and threatening, there was no more storm during the production. Thunder and lightning seemed to burst forth at the right places in the script, giving reality to the reenactment of those scenes when early Mormons were driven from place to place under rain drenched skies. But the rain held off until it was over. Then before all were back in their cars, the clouds broke apart, and all of Sanpete Valley was drenched in a wet, wet summer storm. Perhaps, that too, was part of the Mormon Miracle. 300-voic- WEATHER REPORT Manti The Manti weather data is reported each week by Leslie J. Anderson, local cooperative observer for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Weather Bureau. Prec Dr. H. B. McQuarrie Honored by Rotary Club and Ephraim City Upon Retirement Retiring Dr. H. B. McQuarrie of Ephraim was named as the recipient of the Ephraim Rotary Clubs first presentation of its Service Above Self Award. The award was presented to Dr. McQuarrie at the regular Monday noon luncheon of the club. Gordon Van Epps, Rotary Club president, recounted the meritorious service performed by Dr. McQuarrie during 30 years of medical practice in Ephraim. SERVICE ABOVE SELF" Award is presented to Dr. H. B. McQuarrie by Rotary Club President Gordon Van Epps. Dr. McQuarrie is retiring and moving to Salt Lake City, turning his medical practice over to Dr. Kim Bateman, a new doctor who will take over Dr. McQuarries facilities in Ephraim. President Van Epps said that the Service Above Self Award would be made periodically to persons who exhibit exceptional devotion and service to their communities and the people who live in those communities. Dr. McQuarrie has been outstanding in performing this kind of unselfish service, and we are happy to so recognize him with our first presentation of this award, President Van Epps said. Mayor Clair Erickson and his wife Winona, were also special guests at the luncheon where Mayor Erickson presented a Dr. to and Mrs. plaque McQuarrie on behalf of the citizens of Ephraim, who appreciate the service Dr. McQuarrie has given. Other Ephraim City officials, their wives, and Rotary Anns (wives of Rotarians) were also guests at the luncheon. In responding to the preDr. sentation McQuarrie, man of few known as a words, gave one of the longest speeches of my life (about 90 seconds) in thanking the city, the Rotary Club and the people of Ephraim for the recognition. EPHRAIM MAYOR Clair Erickson presents plaque to Dr. and Mrs. H. B. McQuarrie at Rotary luncheon. |
