The hall was decorated in a county fair theme with balloons and ferris wheels, making a very festive occasion for all.
Pioneer Day in Mt. Pleasant is a long standing tradition that was once headed by the officers of the L.D.S. church to honor the pioneers who settled Mt. Pleasant.
All those over 80 years old are treated to a free meal. The traditional meal is chicken strips, potato salad, a roll and ice cream for dessert. This year, little hay bales were made from rice crispies and served with the ice cream.
Former residents as well as current meet to reminisce the old times in Mt. Pleasant. A wonderful program was also a special treat. A fiddle group from Snow College as well as the Shepherd Family Singers entertained us in fine style. A beautiful quilt was made and tickets sold for a chance to win.
Board members, greeters as well as everyone who wants to dress in pioneer style clothing add to the festivities.
Quilting arts, pottery, blacksmithing, woodcraft and card making lined the sides of the hall to show the many talents that members and others could share. A bake sale was had and the Mt. Pleasant History was also on sale.
It was March of 1859 when the pioneers of Mt. Pleasant settled here and our Pioneer Day festivities still honor our beloved pioneers over 150 years since.
Check back tomorrow for more photos. If you weren't able to come you'll enjoy the photos of many that did.
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| Carol Beeley Honored as oldest woman in attendance at 93 years old with Judith Jackson who pinned the corsage. |
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| Mack Wilkey honored as the oldest man in attendance with Judith Jackson who pinned on his bouttoniere. |
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