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Show Agency seeks used instruments The Alpine Foundation, a -non-, profit private donation agency associated with the Alpine School District, is seeking used musical instruments for use by need students in the district. According to Foundation President, Evan A. Baugh, a retired Orem educator, there are many students in the district who are unable to participate in local school ' musical programs such as band and I orchestra because they do not have ' the resources to obtain a musical instrument. "With the high price of instruments, in-struments, some students just can't afford them," said Baugh. "And we don't want any student to miss the opportunity to gain a musical background simply because they don't have the money for an instrument." in-strument." The week of May 20-24 has been set aside to collect these musical instruments. Patrons wishing to donate used instruments of any kind, even if they're damaged or not working, may bring the instruments to any of the district's school principals or the Alpine School District Office located at 50 North Center in American Fork. Or arrangements can be made to pick up the instruments by calling a school principal, PTA officer or Dr. Wayne Reid at the district office, 756-9671. Receipts will be provided at the time of donation for tax purposes. The Alpine School District Foundation Foun-dation encourages all patrons to search their closets, attics, garages or other storage areas for instruments in-struments to donate to this noteworthy cause. |