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»»AMERICAN FORK STEEL DAYS
Don’t look now but Steel Days could have gone to the birds City councilman reflects on celebration’s name and meaning J’Nel Wright
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aking its mark on the Wasatch Front is nothing new to American Fork. Moviegoers can see popular locations embedded in the 1984 movie “Footloose,” the infamous carnival scene from “The Sandlot” took place in Robinson Park, and the looming presence of Geneva Steel oversaw the town from the east shore of Utah Lake for most of the 20th Century. “The location was chosen for its proximity to the railroad and also to nearby coal, iron ore and limestone and dolomite mines in Utah,” wrote reporter Lynn Arave in 2010. “It was also close to a large potential workforce, and its inland location in the Mountain West was considered a precaution against the closure of the Panama Canal or a Pacific Coast invasion by enemy forces.” It was the steel industry that commanded the area’s economy and inspired some of the earliest Steel Days celebrations in 1943. But this community party could just as easily have remained Poultry Days. For many decades in the early 1900s, the egg and poultry industries supported this community. Little remains of the once imposing presence of Geneva Steel. The factory closed its doors permanently in 2001. But the once dominating industry that left an indelible mark on the area is now a topic of conversation for different reasons. “Many people have approached me about changing the name of Steel Days to something else,” said City Council Member and Steel Days Chairman Rob Shelton. “Even though Geneva Steel brought a lot to the community, I think the word ‘steel’ talks about the strength of the community.” Shelton believes it isn’t about the material that influences the culture of American Fork; it’s about the substance that holds
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Some of the old Geneva Steel facilities remain standing as demolition continues at the site November 17, 2005.
Connor Anderson, 5, cruises in a decked out electric Corvette in the Children’s Parade during American Fork’s Steel Days.
Kids walk from the front of American Fork High School to Cavemen Boulevard to begin the Children’s Parade during American Fork’s Steel Days on July 18, 2014.
this community together. “Having been born and raised in American Fork, I have a great love and passion for this city. I have such a tremendous respect for the
people and the volunteers that are such an important part of shaping this community,” he said. “When we come together, we are as strong as steel.”
GRANT HINDSLEY, Daily Herald
connections, relationships, and the strength of the values we uphold,” Shelton said. He is inclined to keep the Steel Days celebration title intact. “I have such respect for the
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John and Pam Miller named grand marshals for Steel Days J’Nel Wright CONTRIBUTOR
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he American Fork Steel Days celebration will hit a high note as residents John Miller, a long-time director of bands at American Fork High School, and his wife Pam are recognized as grand marshals for 2016. After being John Miller honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Sorenson Arts Foundation last year, John recently retired, leaving
behind a highly successful and internationally recognized career as a music director, teacher, leader, friend and mentor for thousands of students and musicians. John’s positive impact will surely endure through his efforts. As founding director of the Wasatch Winds Symphonic Band, he started with a room filled with empty chairs. Now this adult community band has grown to include more than 85 members and maintains an established concert series in the community. John is equally committed to his work with scouting. As the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, he
has served as Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, a bishop for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a counselor in the LDS East Stake Presidency, and is currently serving as a new scout leader. He also served three years as Assistant District Chair for the Silver Lake Scouting District. The one person who puts a song in his heart is his wife, Pam. “She has always been 100 percent supportive in what has gone on in the AF band program,” said John. “She never complained about the time away from home. In the process, she has raised a family of six great children and now 19 great
grandchildren.” When Pam wasn’t serving the needs of her family, she was serving those in need of care as a licensed practical nurse for 40 years. Together, John and Pam Miller created a legacy of dedicated service, passion, kindness and fellowship. The longevity of their service means the majority of American Fork residents have been impacted by the efforts of John and Pam. John and Pam Miller have changed this community for the better, and the city is honored to celebrate them as the American Fork Steel Days grand marshals for 2016.
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residents for many years, and its popularity grows with each successful year. The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. “This is great time to come together as a community and enjoy the evening, the fun activities and be together as a family,” said Rob Shelton, city council member and chairman of this year’s Steel Days. This year, families can bring their favorite picnic foods, or they can pick up some dinner from the fleet of food trucks and vendors. There will be a variety to choose from that are sure to please every palate. After enjoying a hearty meal, let the games begin! “Kids can run around and enjoy the great activities,” Shelton said. He remembered participating in these park activities when he was a kid. The rides may have changed throughout the years, but the smiles and laughter from the city’s smallest residents remain the same. Shelton said the picnic will host 10 to 15 unique carnival games and will offer 12 bouncy houses and slides. A particularly helpful
feature about the carnival tickets is the price. “Steel Deal tickets are now on sale,” said Shelton. Visit www. steeldaysaf.com for information on events and advanced Steel Deal ticket purchases. “At $1 per ticket for a carnival ride, that is a steal of a deal,” he said. If tossing your picnic cookies in a bouncy house isn’t your idea of a good time, sit back and enjoy the live music, a performance by dancers from the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the annual movie in the park. Showtime starts at dusk. This year’s production is “Minions.” Guests can enjoy free popcorn and drinks during the show. Then be sure to save a seat for the night’s flashy fireworks show. (Rumor has it this is one of the best shows in the county.) Join American Fork for the annual Steel Days Picnic in the Park on Friday, July 8, where we are cooking up an evening of good times, good food and good friends, Shelton said. — J’Nel Wright Jesse Manthey practices bicycling on a dirt track at Art Dye Park on Tuesday. SAMMY JO HESTER, Daily Herald
»»AMERICAN FORK STEEL DAYS CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JULY 5 TEA WITH THE QUEEN WHEN: 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Fox Hollow Golf Course
AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY & OPENING CEREMONY WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Amphitheater at Quail Cove, 851 E. 700 North. WHAT: The American Fork Symphony will present a rousing musical celebration of America. This outdoor concert, titled “Celebrating Our Heroes,” is under the direction of conductor Shauna Smith.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 BABY CONTEST WHEN: 9:30 a.m. registration; winners announced at 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Rotary Park, 400 S. 200 East
FREE SWIM WHEN: 12:30-10 p.m. WHERE: American Fork Fitness Center, 454 N. Center St.
PARKING LOT ZUMBA WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: American Fork Fitness Center parking lot
Brock Bruendenman races during the soapbox derby in American Fork on July 7, 2015.
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SATURDAY, JULY 9
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AFHS MARCHING BAND BREAKFAST
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: 150 W. 1120 North INFO: $15 to enter. Register at AFCity. org
WHEN: 7-9 a.m. WHERE: Fresh Market parking lot, 100 E. Main St. COST: $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-11,Toddlers 2 and under are free.
YOUTH DANCE WHEN: 8-10:30 p.m. WHERE: Historic City Hall, 31 N. Church St. WHAT: Dance for youth ages 14-18 COST: $1 per person
BOB PHELPS 5K RUN WHEN: 7 a.m. WHERE: American Fork Fire/Rescue Station, 96 N. Center St. REGISTRATION: $25 for 5k with shirt and chip; $35 for 10k with shirt and chip; Kid Run and Tot Trot free.
ARTIST’S RECEPTION WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: American Fork City Library
GARDEN TOUR
FRIDAY, JULY 8 CAR SHOW AND UGLY TRUCK CONTEST WHEN: Noon-8 p.m. WHERE: Rotary Park, 400 S. 200 East INFO: Car and truck entrance fee is $20
CAR CRUISE WHEN: 8-9 p.m. WHERE: Main Street
GARDEN TOUR WHEN: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WHERE: More information to come.
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Left to right: Chantelle Cox, of Provo, Jordan Tidwell, Shandee Louder, and Haley Dunkley, all from American Fork, ride in the back of Jay Ross’s 1989 Mitsubishi Might Max pick-up truck during the American Fork Steel days Cruise night. Check afcity.org for details
YOUTH DANCE
PICNIC IN THE PARK
WHEN: 8-10:30 p.m. WHERE: Historic City Hall, 31 N. Church St. WHAT: Dance for youth ages 14-18 COST: $1 per person
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Art Dye Park, 550 E. 1000 N. INFO: Free to the public. Food will be available for purchase
WHEN: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WHERE: More information to come. Check afcity.org for details
GRAND PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: State Street
BIG SHOW & FIREWORKS WITH THRILLIONAIRES WHEN: Show starts at 8 p.m. Fireworks start approximately 10 p.m. WHERE: Art Dye Park, 550 E. 1000 N. COST: Free
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»»SPANISH FORK FIESTA DAYS
Parades honor heritage, youth and grand marshals ALEX GOODLETT, Daily Herald
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iesta Days is a celebration full of parades, with one celebrating the city’s Western heritage with horses and handcarts, one just for kids and the traditional Grand Parade. This year’s parade theme — and Fiesta Days theme — is Kick the Dust Up. The Fiesta Days parade action begins on Wednesday, July 20, on Main Street with the Western Heritage Parade. There will be riding clubs, FFA clubs, 4-Hers, rodeo royalty, mountain men and women, handcarts, wagons and more. There are several prize categories, including authentic costume, best youth group and best pony and cart. The entry deadline is July 6. The application is available at http://www.spanishfork. org/newsevents/events/fiestadays. Next up is the Children’s Parade on Saturday, July 23. There will be organized groups of kids, family and neighborhood groups walking on Center Street from 700 East to 100 East. The first-, second- and third-place winners will be announced after the parade, and will be invited to walk in the Grand Parade. Kids are invited to decorate
floats that are pulled by ATVs, or they can decorate bikes and scooters, said Nikki Huntington, a parade organizer. The parade is special because of “the enthusiasm of the kids. They love it. … It’s their parade,” she said. Hundreds of children participate in the parade, she said. Some are in ward groups with more than 100 kids, and others are in family groups with a few other children. The parade lineup ends with the Grand Parade on Monday, July 25, with about 100 floats and groups marching down Center Street and Main Street. This year’s parade grand marshals are Rex and Janice Woodhouse, longtime Spanish Fork residents. Rex served on the Spanish Fork City Council for four terms, cocreated the Spanish Fork youth football program, worked as a commercial pilot and co-owned Spanish Fork Flying Service/Woodhouse Aviation. He also served as chairman of the Utah Municipal Power Agency and chairman of the South Valley Solid Waste District. He and Janice have seven children. The Grand Parade also welcomes all the queen royalties from around Utah County, as well as marching bands and floats.
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»»SPANISH FORK FIESTA DAYS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WHEN: Throughout the day WHERE: Sports Park, 295 W. Volunteer Dr.
CAR SHOW WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Sports Park West, 493 W. Volunteer Dr. INFO: fiestadayscarshow@gmail.com
DUP MUSEUM TOURS WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.2 p.m. Monday, July 18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, July 25 WHERE: 400 N. Main St.
PYROMUSICAL WHEN: 7:30-10 p.m. WHERE: Spanish Fork Jr. High grass area (west side) WHAT: Enjoy live music provided by Speed of Sound, a local and energetic cover band. The evening concludes with fireworks synchronized to music.
‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’ WHEN: 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, July 14-25 WHERE: Spanish Fork High School Auditorium, 99 N. 300 West TICKETS: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 11 and under, $40 for an immediate family pass (max 6 people) INFO: www.sfcitytix.com
MONDAY, JULY 18 MOVIE NIGHT WHEN: 9:15 p.m. WHERE: Sports Park Soccer Field WHAT: “The Good Dinosaur”
TUESDAY, JULY 19 KICKBALL CHALLENGE WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Sports Park Complex, 295 W. Volunteer Dr. REGISTRATION: bhunter@spanishfork.org
FLAG RETIREMENT WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Outdoor Arena at the Fairgrounds
WHEN: 3:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Senior Center, 160 W. Center St.
WESTERN HERITAGE PARADE WHEN: 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 21 CARNIVAL WHEN: 4-11 p.m. WHERE: City Office parking lot
FAMILY CONCERT WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Library stage, City Park
FIESTA DAYS RODEO WHEN: 8 p.m., Preshow begins at 7 p.m., July 21-23, 25 WHERE: Fairgrounds, 475 S. Main St. TICKETS: $6 for children, $11.50 for adults, $13.50 for Grandstand for July 2122; $13.50 for all general admission. $16.50 for grandstand seats. PURCHASE: Visit www.spanishfork.org/rodeo
STREET DANCE WITH JERSEY STREET BAND WHEN: 8-11 p.m. WHERE: Center Street, between Main Street and 100 East
SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN THE PARK WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: City Park, Library Stage WHAT: Join us for a relaxing evening with singer/songwriter Sam Payne
MONDAY, JULY 25 PANCAKE BREAKFAST
FRIDAY, JULY 22 CRAFT FAIR
GRAND PARADE WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. WHERE: City Center
CARNIVAL WHEN: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. WHERE: City Office parking lot
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Library Stage, City Park
WATER PARK
SUNDAY, JULY 24
WHEN: 7-9:30 a.m. WHERE: City Park, southwest corner COST: $20 for immediate family or $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12
WHEN: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. WHERE: City Center
CRAFT FAIR
WHEN: 1-6 p.m. WHERE: 199 N. 300 West COST: Special $3 admission per person ages 4 and up
ADOPTADUCK WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Ducks are put into the river at Main Street Bridge (near IFA) and the finish is at the cross into the catch basin, West Park River Bridge COST: $5 per duck or $1 for children ages 12 and under
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR WHEN: After the rodeo, appox. at 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Sports Park
CARNIVAL WHEN: 4-11 p.m., July 21-22, 10 a.m. 11 p.m. July 23, 25 WHERE: City Office parking lot
SF’S GOT TALENT WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Library Stage, City Park
SATURDAY, JULY 23 ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: City Park
CHILDREN’S PARADE WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Center Street
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»»HIGHLAND FLING
Don’t let the cute knees fool you; these people are strong! J’Nel Wright
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uch has changed since the 1870s when early Mormon settlers made the city of Highland their home. Many were drawn to the rolling hills and green fields that reminded them of the beauty of Scotland. “Highland was settled by a man from Scotland, and the city was named after the Scottish Highlands,” said Kaity Lavaja, events coordinator for Highland City. “It is fitting that we include the games in our annual Highland Fling.” Despite its growth, the city of Highland is committed to its early Scottish roots, and they celebrate this proud heritage every year with the Highland Fling. This week-long city celebration scheduled July 30-Aug. 6 offers something for every resident. There are picnics and games and movies in the park. But what makes this festival unique to the Wasatch Front is the Highland Games. “We are excited to be able to host the Highland Games this year. The event is not only unique, but it goes right along with the city’s history,” Lavaja said. As a salute to an enduring Scottish tradition, the Strongman competition will be held Friday, Aug. 5 at Heritage Park. The event begins at 6 p.m. Then, don’t miss the Utah State Hammer Championship and Highland Games on Saturday, Aug. 6, starting at 9 a.m. “We are looking forward to an exciting event and a great turnout as we cheer on some of our strongest athletes,” Lavaja said. To have a better appreciation for the men and women who defy gravity with their extreme strength, here are some terms for some of the more well-known events that happen in the Strongman Scottish Games.
Scottish kilt: Also known as required attire. All competitors wear kilts during the event. What is worn beyond the
required clothing is up for debate. Although the phrase that nothing comes between a strongman and the spirit of Scottish tradition is open for discussion. The pole push: With both athletes grabbing hold of looped straps connected to a heavy log, both try to push the other out of the circle. Sword hold: In this event, the athlete extends both arms to his sides with a 12-pound sword in each hand. The challenge is to hold that position the longest — much like sharing your tub of popcorn with the friend sitting three seats down from you who is taking forever to grab a suitable handful of popcorn. GRANT HINDSLEY, Daily Herald
Caber toss: This is probably the most mimicked event in the games. This is the challenge where athletes throw a telephone pole-sized log a certain distance. You’ve likely seen scouts try this with tubes from the fundraiser flags. Quite a show. Altas stones: A.k.a.: the groinpuller. The challenge involves large smooth stone spheres ranging in weight from 160 pounds to 300 pounds. Athletes must lift these stones one at a time and place them atop a large barrel. Tug of war: Most people know this event, but it’s always nice to be reminded that a group of pintsized residents are stronger than they look. The people of Highland and the Highland Fling city celebration is a living example of the power of community, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of heritage. The tradition that was started years ago remains just as strong and true today. Please join the city for Highland Fling 2016. They’ve got a kilt with your name on it. For more information on the Highland Fling 2016, visit www. highlandcity.org.
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Brock Markam competes in the log lift at the Highland Fling strongman competition, at Heritage Park in Highland on July 31, 2015. Utah Heavy Athletics is a sporting association that competes in traditional Scottish and Celtic games.
»»HIGHLAND FLING CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JULY 30 CLASSIC CAR SHOW WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy. WHAT: Do you have a sweet ride you’d like to show off? Here’s your chance! Come kick off the Fling at Heritage Park at our first Classic Car show. This is sure to be a hit event at the Fling! REGISTRATION: $20 with shirt; $10 without shirt. Contact Blaine Thompson at rhrp57@yahoo.com for more info.
MONDAY, AUG. 1 DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT WHEN: 4:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Beacon Hill Park
MOVIE IN THE PARK WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
TUESDAY, AUG. 2 FINE ART SHOW WHEN: 4-7 p.m. registration WHERE: Highland City Community Center, 5378 W. 10400 N.
EYE SPY PHOTO HUNT WHEN: 5 a.m.-7 p.m. WHERE: Highland Businesses
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 KIDS NIGHT WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Town Center Splash Pad (5400 W. Civic Center. Dr.) WHAT: Come join us at the Town Center Plaza (splash pad) for Kids Night! There will be lots of free activities for the kids, including a bike race, fun run, face painting, kids games, and cool off after at the splash pad.
THURSDAY, AUG. 4
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Jessica Larsen, 6, of Draper, looks up at a wall of artwork during the Highland fine art show reception at the 2014 Highland City Community Center on July 31, 2014. FINE ART SHOW WHEN: Artist Reception at 7 p.m. WHERE: Highland City Community Center, 5378 W. 10400 N.
FRIDAY, AUG. 5 FINE ART SHOW WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Highland City Community Center, 5378 W. 10400 North WHAT: The art show is a traditional feature of the annual city celebration and serves to showcase the work of artist in our community. Join us for this inspiring event and enjoy viewing examples of some of Highland City’s finest artists on Friday and Saturday.
PLAY DAY RODEO
WHEN: 4-7:30 p.m. WHERE: Highland Glen Park WHAT: Dress up your little ones 0 months—36 months in their finest and have them strut their stuff at the Highland Fling Baby Contest! Babies will get their pictures taken and get some fun prizes just for entering.
WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: North Utah County Equestrian Park, 9400 N. 6800 West WHAT: The Play Day Rodeo features favorite equestrian events for young horse lovers including Lead Line (ages 8 and under), Rock Race, Candy Hunt, Barrels, Stick Horse, Poles, Hay Roll, Keyhole, Musical Tires, Rescue Race, Boot Race, Tandem Bareback, Hyde Race and Jackpot (ages 16 & up)
BACKYARD GARDEN TOURS
STRONG MAN COMPETITION
BABY CONTEST
WHEN: 5-7 p.m. WHERE: Various locations
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Park, 10400 N.
Alpine Hwy. WHAT: Watch men test their strength at the strongman Competition.
YOUTH NIGHT IN THE PARK WHEN: 9:15 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
GRAND PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Highland Elementary School, 10865 N. 6000 West to Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
VENDOR BOOTHS
SATURDAY, AUG. 6
WHEN: Beginning at 10 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
HERITAGE PARK ENTERTAINMENT
BANK OF AMERICAN FORK HOT AIR BALLOON WHEN: 6:3- a.m. lift off (weather permitting) WHERE: Heritage Park
5K / 1 MILE FUN RUN WHEN: 7 a.m. for 5K, 8 a.m. for 1-mile WHERE: Starts in front of the LDS Heritage Church south of Heritage Park
LPHS MARCHING BAND PANCAKE BREAKFAST WHEN: 7:30-9:30 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Park Pavillion, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
UTAH STATE HAMME CHAMPIONSHIP & HIGHLAND GAMES
WHEN: Noon.-10 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy. WHAT: Local entertainers, performances and competitions scheduled include Harp Irish Dance Company, Ridley’s Watermelon Eating Contest, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Burrito Eating Contest and more.
BMX STUNT TEAM WHEN: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Mountain Ridge Jr High (east field)
LONE PEAK FIREMAN’S SPRAY
WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Mountain Ridge Jr. High School
DUP CABIN TOURS
GRAND FIREWORKS
WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Park, 10400 N. Alpine Hwy.
WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Mountain Ridge Jr. High School.
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»»ORCHARD DAYS CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JULY 30
Malia Wesley, 5, draws on the pavement during a sidewalk chalk contest as part of Santaquin’s 2013 Orchard Days.
BUCK-A-ROO RODEO WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: 175 S. 400 West COST: $1 for spectators
30TH ANNUAL PIANO FESTIVAL WHEN: 6-8 p.m. WHERE: 345 W. 100 North
MONDAY, AUG. 1
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BABY SHOW PHOTO VIEWING WHEN: Aug. 1-6, during library hours WHERE: Library, 20 W. 100 South WHAT: View the photos of the city’s most beautiful babies
FAMILY NIGHT ACTIVITIES WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: 45 W. 100 South WHAT: Come enjoy a fun night for the whole family!This year’s gathering will include the Children’s Parade, children’s activities, inflatables, vendors, plenty of food and snacks, museum tours, Quilt Show, Movie in the Park, Sidewalk Chalk Art and carnival games.
4H PETTING ZOO/HORSE RIDES WHEN: 6-8:30 p.m. WHERE: 45 W. 100 South COST: $1 per person for petting zoo entrance; $3 per horse ride
CHILDREN’S PARADE WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Line up at Centennial Park, 300 W. 100 South. Pick up behind Recreation Offices, 45 W. 100 South WHAT: Kick off Family Night with the Children’s Parade. Participants ages 0-12 can decorate bikes, tricycles, wagons, etc, and come parade them around for everyone to see. Judging begins at 5:45 p.m. Gas-powered vehicles are not permitted.
QUILT SHOW WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 2-6 WHERE: 45 W. 100 South WHAT: Artists of any age may submit art and quilt projects at the Recreation Offices to be shown. Anyone can enter, but there is a limit of three entries per person. Prizes will be awarded.
SANTAQUIN CHIEFTAIN MUSEUM TOURS
WHAT: Preserving the heritage of Santaquin in the form of a cabin originally built about 1871 has become a focus for two local camps of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers who honor the early settlers, regardless of their religious affiliation, by learning about their lives and how that affects Utah residents today. Come visit this wonderful piece of history.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) WHERE: 175 S. 400 West WHAT: Santaquin is known for its rodeos. This year will prove to be no exception in the quality and professionalism of this annual event. COST: $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-16. Contact the Santaquin City Offices for $1off discount tickets.
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WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: 45 W. 100 South WHAT: Sign up for this year’s new and fun sidewalk chalk art competition. There will be prizes for all “best creations.” Pre-registration is suggested and participants will be assigned a space during Family Night. REGISTRATION: Online at Santaquin.org
MOVIE IN THE PARK WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: 45 W. 100 South WHAT: “Zootopia”
TUESDAY, AUG. 2 HOME RUN DERBY WHEN: Beginning at 6 p.m. for youth, 8 p.m. for women WHERE: Callaway Field, 200 S. 300 West WHAT: Come enjoy a fun night of baseball while hitting it out of the park. There are derbies for both men, women, and youth. Come show your power and knock it out of the park. REGISTRATION: Online at Santaquin.org
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 MEN’S HOME RUN DERBY
WHEN: 6-9 p.m. WHERE: 100 W. 100 South WHAT: Santaquin’s Chieftain Museum offers a surprising variety of exhibits. Bring the whole family and enjoy seeing and learning about Santaquin’s heritage.
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Callaway Field, 200 S. 300 West WHAT: Come enjoy a fun night of baseball while hitting it out of the park. REGISTRATION: Online at Santaquin.org
DUP CABIN TOURS
FRIDAY, AUG. 5
WHEN: 6-9 p.m. WHERE: 40 W. 100 South
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WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: 175 S. 400 West WHAT: An amazing fireworks display is offered both Friday and Saturday nights following the rodeo. Watch the skies for a real treat! They can be seen from anywhere in the area, but best from the Rodeo Arena.
SATURDAY, AUG. 6 5K/10K RACE WHEN: 7 a.m. WHERE: Mountain Land Physical Therapy, 94 W. Main WHAT: Enter the whole family and start your day off on the right foot, or left, your choice. Walkers are welcome. Information packets available at Mountain Land Physical Therapy, 94 W. Main Street. REGISTRATION: Online at Santaquin.org
CAR SHOW WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. WHERE: 300 W. 100 South WHAT: Come enter your pride and joy for all of Santaquin to see. No, it’s not your child, but probably your baby. At 3 p.m, we’ll have our annual Burn Out! INFO: Carri Thompson, (801) 602-1634 REGISTER: Online at Santaquin.org
GRAND PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Parade route runs down Main Street from 400 East 300 West. WHAT: Join us for the Grand Parade as it travels down 100 South. This street will be closed to vehicle parking, so please plan accordingly.
CHERRY PIT SPIT WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Final rounds begin at 2 p.m. WHERE: Rowley’s Red Barn, 900 S. 300 West WHAT: Orchard Days wouldn’t be the same without the Rowley’s Cherry Pit Spit. It’s simple. Just spit a cherry pit for distance and accuracy and win a prize. This year, all proceeds go to a local charity or family in need. So, sign up the entire family. Plus, the Red Barn will donate all ice cream proceeds for that day as well. REGISTRATION: At the event
DUP CABIN TOURS WHEN: 1-4 p.m WHERE: 40 W. 100 South WHAT: Preserving the heritage of Santaquin in the form of a cabin originally built about 1871 has become a focus for two local camps of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers who honor the early settlers regardless of their religious affiliation by learning about their lives and how that affects Utah residents today. Come visit this wonderful piece of history!
SANTAQUIN CHIEFTAIN MUSEUM TOURS WHEN: 1-4 p.m. WHERE: 100 W. 100 South WHAT: Santaquin’s Chieftain Museum offers a surprising variety of exhibits. Bring the whole family and enjoy seeing and learning about Santaquin’s heritage.
CRAFT/FOOD VENDORS WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: 300 W. 100 South
TALENT IN THE PARK WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: 300 W. 100 South REGISTRATION: Required. Call the Recreation Offices at (801) 754-5805.
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT WHEN: Noon WHERE: 300 W. 100 South REGISTRATION: www.santaquin.org
RMPRA RODEO WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: 175 S. 400 West WHAT: Santaquin is known for its rodeos. This year will prove to be no exception in the quality and professionalism of this annual event. COST: $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-16. Contact the Santaquin City Offices for $1 off discount tickets.
FIREWORKS WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: 175 S. 400 West WHAT: They can be seen from anywhere in the area, but best from the Rodeo Arena.
Orchard Days honors former police officer as grand marshal Amie Rose
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aVon Ross has been a fur dealer, raised cattle, worked in government surplus, and he was the lone police officer in Santaquin in the 1960s. Ross is this year’s Orchard Days grand marshal. Ross’ family moved from Eureka to Santaquin in about 1934, he said. The city has changed a lot since then, with the old barns and chicken coops in every yard disappearing over the years. “It’s been a big change,” he said. “People are moving in; they’re good people.” When Ross was hired as a police officer in the 1960s, he was part time. The job changed to full time, but he was still the only officer in town. “I met a lot of good people,” Ross said. “I met a lot of characters too.” There were times he’d find guys passed out in the snow, who had been walking home from “beer joints.” He’d pick them up and take them home. Another time, when he was part time, he let a man stay overnight in the jail so he’d have a roof
over his head — but he forgot about him and went out to the desert. He had to call his wife to go let the guy out (he’d only been there overnight), and asked her to buy the man breakfast to make up for it. Ross said he tried to be fair with everyone as a police officer, but it was “kind of hard to arrest your friends.” He thinks they all forgave him, though. After working as the lone Santaquin police officer for about five years, he was hired as a deputy sheriff. He only did that for a few months. Ross worked as a fur dealer for 50 years, raising fox and minks. He and his wife Maureen have been married for 70 years. They have five children, 10 grandchildren and many great- and great-great grandchildren. The Orchard Days parade, where Ross will be honored, is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. “The Grand Parade … is when the whole community comes out to watch,” said Amy Johnson, program/events manager for Santaquin recreation. “It’s fun even working in the parade and seeing all the people who want to come.”
Rodeo highlights small-town festivities Amie Rose
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mall town rodeo arena on a summer night, lawn seating and professional cowboys and cowgirls. Santaquin’s Orchard Days Rodeo has a unique setting and great entertainment. “I love that we have a very unique arena,” said Amy Johnson, program/events manager for Santaquin recreation. The arena is a grass bowl, so most attendees bring blankets and sit on the grass, though there are some bleacher seats available at the top of the bowl, she said. The performance area itself is a regular rodeo arena — the same size as the Spanish Fork arena. “It’s a really good rodeo,” she said. “We’re able to hold a pro rodeo, but yet it still
feels very small town.” The rodeo is part of the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association, which has events all over Utah — in places like Mt. Pleasant, Alpine, Manti and Castle Dale — Idaho and Nevada. The rodeo is on the last night of the week-long Orchard Days celebration, starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. The city lights off fireworks following the rodeo. Other events of Orchard Days include a BuckARoo Rodeo, home run derbies, baby show, piano festival, cherry pit spit, horseshoe tournament and boutique. Johnson said Saturday is the big day of the festival with the most events, and the day most people attend. “It’s really nice to come out,” she said. “It still has a small-town feel.”
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