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Duct Tape regatta thrills community in Salem

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Residents participate in Salem Days’ Duct Tape Regatta. MCKHELYN JONES

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August can be miserably hot in Utah with temperatures soaring into the hundreds. There’s no better way for locals to cool off than competing in Salem Days’ famous cardboard duct tape regatta. Salem residents Shellie and Randon Olsen, the regatta organizers, have hosted the event for about 12 years. “The first year there were about seven boats, and my kids were in two or three of them,” Shellie said. “We loved it so much that the [Salem Days] committee asked us to take it over.” Since then, the Olsen’s have organized and participated in the event. Their kids have competed in almost all the races, and it has become a mustsee for Salem residents. In fact, the event is so popular that there is a limit on how many teams can compete. “It started 12 years ago with maybe a dozen boats tops, and now we have to cap it at 60 or it would go on all night,” Randon said. The regatta is a team race with two

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Residents line up along the shore to partipate in Salem Days’ Duct Tape Regatta. people to a boat and is divided into four categories: youth, adult, family and freestyle. This year, the youth, adult and family competitions are limited to 60 teams, so early registration is advised. Freestyle is open to all. Each team category, except freestyle,

has two hours to build their boat using only cardboard, two rolls of duct tape and a medium-sized board. Teams competing in freestyle build their boats at home and are free to use as many supplies as they wish. The boats are judged on speed and creativity.

“The fun part is watching people sink. They get all the way out in a cool looking boat, but then end up sinking because it wasn’t sea worthy,” Randon said. Local businesses also join in on the fun by racing in the freestyle competition or by donating supplies. The Salem Youth Council will be there this year to sell concessions and raise money for their organization. Salem City has also played an integral part in keeping the tradition alive. “The city of Salem has been wonderful from the beginning because they haven’t raised the cost. [They] wanted it to stay as something a family can do without forking out a lot of money,” Shellie said. “It’s more about giving back.” Team participants should arrive at Salem Pond at 4 p.m. August 8 to begin boat construction. Each team may bring two assistants to help build. The race starts at 6 p.m., so show up a little early to reserve a spot to watch.

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SALEM DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, Aug. 5 DUTCH OVEN COOK OFF When: Check in at noon; judging from 4-6 p.m. Where: Salem Community Center, 151 W. 300 S. What: Rules and registration forms can be found online at www.salemcity.org. MUD VOLLEYBALL When: 1 p.m. Where: Rodeo Arena What: Registration is open to the first 24 teams and costs $35 per team; participants must submit registration and liability waivers to Salem Parks and Recreation. LITTLE MISS PAGEANT When: 6 p.m. Where: Salem Hills High School Auditorium, 150 W. Skyhawk Blvd. What: This year’s essay topic is “How I see the future and can make a positive contribution.” Girls aged five to 12 may participate in the pageant. Essays and registration forms must be submitted by Thursday, July 27 at noon to Salem Parks and Recreation. Registration forms and liability waivers are online at www.salemcity.org.

Sunday, Aug. 6 FAMILY FIRESIDE When: 7 p.m. Where: Salem Hills High School What: This year’s speakers are Kevin and Denise Miller and is non-denominational.

Monday, Aug. 7 FAMILY CONCERT When: 7 p.m. Where: Salem Hills High School football field What: The concert is free and will feature performances by James the Mormon and Maddie Wilson.

Tuesday, Aug. 8 KICKBALL TOURNAMENT When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Loafer View Recreational Complex CARDBOARD DUCT TAPE REGATTA When: Boat building at 4 p.m.; race at 6 p.m. Where: Knoll Park Beach What: Registration costs $15 per boat and supplies are provided the day of the race. There are four categories: youth, adult, family and freestyle. Participants are required to bring their own knives for cutting, life vests, paddles and decorations. Register at www.

What: The Fab Folk, an acoustic Beatles tribute band, will be performing this year. Their music has a folk flair and is inspired by artists like Bon Ivar and The Shins.

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Competitors enjoy some friendly sport as they play mud volleyball during Salem Days festivities Aug. 6, 2016, in Salem. The weeklong festival running through Saturday, Aug. 13 features a rodeo, parades and other festivities.

Wednesday, Aug. 9 BABY CONTEST When: 4-6 p.m. Where: Salem City Recreation, 60 N 100 E What: Children aged newborn to 3 years old may participate in the contest. Pre-registration is $15 and is open until 5 p.m. on July 27. Participants may register at the Salem City Recreation Center or on the day of the contest until 5:30 p.m. Same day registration costs $20. TRACTOR SHOW AND PULL When: 4 p.m. Where: Rodeo Arena What: The show runs from 4 ¬ 6 p.m. with the tractor pull beginning immediately after and runs until every tractor has pulled a weight transfer sled. MOVIE IN THE PARK When: 9 p.m. Where: Loafer View Recreation Complex What: Bring the family and come watch DreamWorks’s “Trolls.” Admission is free and includes drinks, popcorn and glow sticks.

Thursday, Aug. 10 COED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT When: 6 p.m. Where: Loafer View Recreational Complex What: Registration is $150 per team and runs from July 3 to Aug. 4; register online at www.salemcity.org or at the Recreation Office. Teams registered for the fall season can register for only $100. There will be two divisions: open and family.

When: 6:30 p.m. August 11 Where: Salem Arena SENIOR DINNER When: 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Salem Civic Center What: Salem residents aged 62 and older can enjoy a night out filled with food, live entertainment and prizes. Admission is free and there is no RSVP.

Friday, Aug. 11 GOLF TOURNAMENT When: 1 p.m. Where: Gladstan Golf Course What: Celebrate Salem Days on the green with a game of Four Person Scramble. Registration costs $55 per person or $220 for teams and can be completed online or at the Salem Recreation office. COED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT When: 6 p.m. Where: Loafer View Recreational Complex FAIR IN THE SQUARE When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Veteran Ball Park What: There will be food and craft vendors opening at 6 p.m. with a performance by The Fab Folk following at 7:30 p.m. CHILDREN’S PARADE When: 6:15 p.m. Where: The parade starts at 30 N. 100 E. then runs north on Main Street and turns right on center street to the ballpark. CONCERT IN THE PARK When: 7:30-9 p.m.

FAMILY FUN RUN When: 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Where: Knoll Park/Salem Pond What: The one-mile run begins at 7, and the 5K begins at 7:30. There will be cash prizes awarded to the winners and awards given to every age division. Register online or through Salem City Recreation. BREAKFAST IN THE PARK When: 7-9 a.m. Where: Knoll Park Pavilion GRAND PARADE When: 10 a.m. Where: Knoll Park to Downtown Ballpark What: A complete route map and participation applications are available online at www.salemcity.org. Participants must mail their applications apply by Aug. 4. QUILT SHOW When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Main Street Church What: Quilt submissions are due Thursday, Aug. 10 at Gracie Lou’s. PHOTO CONTEST When: 11 a.m. ¬ 2 p.m. Where: Veterans Ballpark What: Local photographers can submit up to two photos to Salem City Recreation until Tuesday, Aug. 8. The photos must be of Salem City or the surrounding counties and include only scenery, no people; they must be 8x10 matte in a clear sleeve with the registration form. Registration forms are online at www. salemcity.org. CAR SHOW/FAIR IN THE SQUARE When: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Where: Veterans Ballpark What: Registration to participate in the car show begins at 8:30 a.m. and costs $15. There will be music, food and crafts available. AMBULANCE BBQ BEEF DINNER When: 5-7:30 p.m. Where: Salem Community Center What: The dinner costs $9 per individual and $35 for immediate family. LIBRARY AUCTION When: 7 p.m. Where: Knoll Park Pavillion SALEM DAYS PAGEANT When: 8 p.m. Where: Knoll Park Pavillion FIREWORKS When: 9:30 p.m.

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The Fab Folk reimagines The Beatles with folk flair MCKHELYN JONES

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Local band, The Fab Folk, will be gracing the stage during Salem Days on August 11 at the Veterans Ballpark. The Fab Folk is a Beatles cover band and is comprised of local musicians Jake Haws and Matt Weidauer. Their music is a blend of indie folk and draws inspiration from bands like Iron & Wine. They have worked together on various music projects since 2009, but the Fab Folk didn’t blossom until 2015. “We had been playing in each other’s bands before The Fab Folk came to be,” Weidauer said. The duo began with six songs so that they could perform. Now, they have a whole collection of Beatles cover songs including the entire “Revolver” album. The pair has played hundreds of shows in venues like bars to corporate events. They enjoy playing these gigs because the audience comes to them, Weidauer and Haws said. “I was at the point where I was tired of the local show type of gig where

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Fab Folk you pass out flyers and hope for an younger, but I just kind of burned out.” audience,” Weidauer said. “The legAfter years in the local music scene, work was a lot more fun when we were both are now content to play shows

with a built-in audience because it’s about having fun rather than trying to be famous. Their next move is to begin searching for out of state shows and to take opportunities when they arrive, Haws said. While the Fab Folk will always be a cover band, they haven’t lost their own personal flair. “It doesn’t sound like covers would be creative, but we really take the time to put our own spin on the arrangements,” Haws said. “There are some that are close to the original, but we try to put our own fingerprint on it.” Both Haws and Weidauer play most of the same instruments, but Haws is the only one who can play the melodica. Also known as the pianica, blow-organ or melody horn, the melodica is a keyboard that also has a mouthpiece that is blown into and produces a sound like an accordion. The Fab Folk will be playing at Veterans Ballpark from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 11. It is a free concert, so come early to reserve a spot.

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Fair to kick off with ‘Country Triple’ concert ALEX SOUSA

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Country-western star Gary Allan will headline the opening-night concert at the Utah County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The concert is being billed as a “Country Triple” performance with Allan being joined by artists Lauren Alaina and RaeLynn. “We wanted to grow the fair and we thought that having a big concert like this in the middle of the summer would a great benefit to the community,” said Mike Stansfield, director of the Utah County Fair. “It’s a great way to kick off the fair and give everyone a big welcome.” Allan has been touring the country as he continues work on his forthcoming 10th studio album, beginning the year with a string of sold-out shows in Nevada, Texas and Minnesota. With over 7 million albums sold, Allan’s most recent record, “Set You Free,” debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Album Chart and the Billboard 200 Pop Chart, which was benefited by the critically acclaimed hit song “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).” The album sold 100,000 units in its first week and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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In this undated publicity image released by MCA Nashville, singer Gary Allan is shown. “We wanted to bring in a good country-western group, so we’d thought we’d really give it a shot” said Stansfield. “A lot of it came down to timing, really, but I feel like we lucked out more than anything.” Stansfield and his team are preparing for a big turnout to the show after the success of last year’s Lonestar concert. They’ve expanded the seating options, setting chairs up in the bowl of the grand arena in front of the stage. Much of the draw this year also comes from the opening acts that will precede Allan’s performance,

who have recently seen huge successes in their careers. RaeLynn, who is currently touring in support of her freshman album, “WildHorse,” was a contestant on the second season of NBC’s “The Voice.” Though she was eliminated from the competition during the quarterfinals, she’s found success in the country music scene, signing a record deal with Warner bros. Nashville and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Alaina, who is no stranger to televised singing competitions, will also be taking the stage prior to Allan. The runner-up from the 10th season of “American Idol,” Alaina has been celebrating the success of her sophomore release, “Road Less Traveled,” the first single of which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. “With this concert, we really wanted to give something to Utah County residents that we think they’ll enjoy,” said Utah County Commissioner Greg Graves. “We thought it was a great way to celebrate the culture here and what our culture likes.” The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert set to begin at 7 p.m. It will be held in the Grand Arena at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. A fireworks show is planned following the entertainment. Tickets are available at sfcitytix.com.

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UTAH COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS The Utah County Fair runs from Wednesday, August 16 to Saturday, August 19. All events are free, unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, Aug. 16 Fair is open from 4 to 10 p.m. with food, vendors, and the City of Fun Carnival. Wednesday is Family Night at the fair, all carnival rides are one ticket each. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW Where: Jr. Livestock Arena, behind the High Chaparral When: 4-10 p.m. KID’S KORNER What: Let the kids loose with activities like a bean bag toss, face painting and crafts. They’ll also have the opportunity to learn from the Utah County Beekeepers and Utah County Wood Carvers. Where: Indoor Tennis Courts When: 4-6 p.m. TAXIDERMY EXHIBITS What: See some of the finest taxidermy pieces in the county, judged by world-champion taxidermists. Where: High Chaparral Building When: 4-10 p.m. MOUNTED SHOOTING EXHIBITION Where: Willie Nelson Indoor Arena

When: 4:30 p.m. ALL STAR STUNT DOG SHOW What: Watch as professionally-trained stunt dogs perform their greatest tricks, from back-flips and handstands to thrilling “big air” stunts. When: 5 p.m. CONCERT AND FIREWORKS SHOW What: See country western star Gary Allan perform on the main stage with chart-topping artist Lauren Alaina and American Idol competitor Raelynn before ending the night with a magnificent fireworks display. Tickets start at $25. Where: Grand Arena When: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug.17 Fair is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. At 5 p.m., the City of Fun Carnival begins Buddy Night, offering a special deal to buy one wristband and get a second for free. The Buddy Night Special will be on sale until 8 p.m., the tickets are good until closing. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW Where: Jr. Livestock Arena, behind the High Chaparral When: 4 -10 p.m. 4-H HORSE SHOW

Where: Willie Nelson Indoor Arena When: 9 a.m. FOOD AND VENDOR BOOTHS When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. TAXIDERMY EXHIBITS Where: High Chaparral Building When: 4-10 p.m. ULUG LEGO EXHIBIT What: See the what the Master Builders of the Utah LEGO Users Group have been up to this year, building sweeping scene and crazy creations with over one hundred thousand LEGO bricks. Where: STEM Trailer When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. SCALES & TAILS EXHIBIT AND ANIMAL INTERACTION What: See exotic birds and reptiles in these informative and interactive shows as audiences learn about the habits of these amazing animals. Where: STEM Trailer When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., various show times KID’S KORNER Where: Indoor Tennis Courts When: Noon to 6 p.m. ALL STAR STUNT DOG SHOW When: Noon to 8 p.m., various show times VILLAGE INN PIE EATING CONTEST

Where: Main Stage When: 3 p.m. SHOOTING EXHIBIT Where: Grand Arena When: 5 p.m. OAK HILLS VAULTERS Where: Grand Arena When: 6 p.m. The Gymnastics on Horseback Association present the Oak Hills Vaulters, showcasing the breathtaking routines as their gymnasts perform dance and gymnastics routines on horseback. OPEN ADULT HORSE SHOW Where: Willie Nelson Indoor Arena When: 6 p.m. TALENT SHOW Where: Main Stage When: 7 p.m. WESTERN NIGHT RODEO AT THE COUNTY FAIR What: Bring the whole family to see Bareback Riding, Donkey Roping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc, Bull riding and Barrel Racing at the Utah County Fair. Where: Grand Arena When: 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug, 18 Fair is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Hayden Boardman, 20, makes adjustments to his saddle before the saddle bronc event Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at the Utah County Fair Rodeo in Spanish Fork. He explained that stretching the saddle with his legs warms up the rosin, making it easier to adjust his grip. OPEN YOUTH HORSE SHOW Where: Willie Nelson Indoor Arena When: 8 a.m. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW Where: Jr. Livestock Arena, behind the High Chaparral When: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. FOOD AND VENDOR BOOTHS When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. SCALES & TAILS EXHIBIT AND ANIMAL INTERACTION Where: STEM Trailer When: 10 am to 8 pm, various show times TAXIDERMY EXHIBITS Where: High Chaparral Building When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ULUG LEGO EXHIBIT Where: STEM Trailer When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ALL STAR STUNT DOG SHOW When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., various show times KID’S KORNER Where: Indoor Tennis Courts When: Noon to 6 p.m. OAK HILLS VAULTERS Where: Willie Nelson Indoor Arena When: 3:30 p.m. CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL When: 4-10 p.m. MONSTER TRUCK SHOW What: Buckle up as one of the most high-octane events of the Utah County Fair. Watch as monster truck superstars defy gravity in this exhilarating show of metal and menace. Tickets start at $8. Where: Grand Arena When: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 19 Fair is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. OPEN HALTER HORSE SHOW

Where: Willie Nelson Indoor Arena When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW Where: Jr. Livestock Arena, behind the High Chaparral When: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4-H TALENT SHOW Where: Main Stage When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FOOD AND VENDOR BOOTHS When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. TAXIDERMY EXHIBITS Where: High Chaparral Building When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ULUG LEGO EXHIBIT Where: STEM Trailer When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. SCALES & TAILS EXHIBIT AND ANIMAL INTERACTION Where: STEM Trailer When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., various show times ALL STAR STUNT DOG SHOW When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., various show times KID’S KORNER Where: Indoor Tennis Courts When: Noon to 6 p.m. ANTIQUE TRACTOR & POWDER PUFF PULL Where: Grand Arena When: Noon to 4 p.m. CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL When: 1-10 p.m. DEMOLITION DERBY What: Utah County’s favorite demolition derby returns for its 10-year anniversary, promising and action-packed evening of pedal-to-the-metal entertainment. Tickets required for entry. Where: Grand Arena When: 7 p.m.

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Three nights of high-octane entertainment ALEX SOUSA

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The roar of engines and crowds will be heard throughout Spanish Fork as the Utah County Fair celebrates with three nights of high-octane entertainment. From Aug. 17-19, the Grand Arena will play host to a rodeo, monster truck rally, and the Utah-crowd favorite demolition derby, respectively. “This fair has just gotten bigger and better,” said Mike Stansfield, director of the Utah County Fair. “And as the fair has grown, so have the events.” This year, the demolition derby will be celebrating 10 years with Utah County, having started when the fair was moved to the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. In that time, the derby has become exponentially larger, becoming the biggest event hosted at the fair. “Tickets sell out fast,” said Stansfield. “And most of those tickets go to families — big families. Last year we had one group, all related, that bought

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The Monster Truck Rally at the Utah County Fair. 110 tickets all together.” As the derby has grown, so has the attention, attracting out-of-state talent competing for the cash prize. To sustain the growth, the price of the demolition derby tickets has crept up, which caused Stansfield and his team to look for other forms of entertainment to accommodate as many Utah

County residents as possible. The Thursday-night rodeo will be free to the public, and promises fun for the whole family with bronco and bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding and — one especially for the kids — mutton bustin’. Friday night will see the return of the monster truck rally, now in its

third year as a major fair event. “The monster truck rally is the hidden gem of the fair,” said Utah County Commissioner Greg Graves. “It’s such a family-friendly, fun event that it’s grow in popularity every year — and based on reactions from all the residents that attend, it’s the one thing that people don’t know about.” Graves said that because demolition derbies are so popular in Utah, there are a lot throughout the state. The monster truck rally, however, isn’t something that’s seen as often, so he considers it an exciting way to mix things up for Utah County residents and fair attendees. The committee behind the Utah County Fair has tried keeping the prices for the rally as low as possible, as well, which has helped get people into the arena for the show. The rally includes more than just the trucks, showcasing freestyle motocross, mini-car races, and other adrenaline-fueled showstoppers.

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GOLDEN ONION DAYS

So much more than golden onions LAURA GILES

Correspondent

Golden Onion Days, Payson’s annual city celebration, will see its 87th year this summer. The yearly tradition began in 1929 by then mayor L.D. Stewart and was originally named “Onion Harvest and Homecoming.” According to a proclamation that was printed in the Payson Chronicle in 1929, the celebration was planned because “many former residents of Payson City feel and have expressed a desire to come back to Payson and bring their friends with them for the purpose of meeting old friends and forming new friendships.” Because the area was considered an agricultural district, according to the proclamation, and “outstanding in the production of the onion,” the celebration was centered on the onion harvest. The proclamation, written by Stewart, went on to read, “I do further urge that all businesses, homes and schools be closed Friday the 13th, and that all unite in making the parade an outstanding success.”

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Jesse Burk, 12, of Spanish Fork, rolls down the hill on E 100 S with the lead in his derby car, Double OO, during the soap box derby Sept. 3, 2016 during Onion Days in Payson. The derby cars average between 18 and 20 miles per hour. The first celebration was held on Sept. 12, 13 and 14, 1929. The celebration was later named “Payson City Golden Onion Days” and is still referred to this today. This year’s celebration, which will be held Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, incorporates the onion just as it did decades ago.

“Since our event is called Golden Onion Days, I try to incorporate the onion,” said Janeen Dean, community and cultural events coordinator. This year, there will be a “Biggest Onion Contest.” Entries for the biggest onion will be accepted on Sept. 3 from 7 to 11 a.m. Then, on the last day of the celebration, Sept. 4, the biggest

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GOLDEN ONION DAYS

Festival provides scholarships to students LAURA GILES

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For the second year, basketball will be a part of Payson’s Golden Onion Days and will not only be fun, but will also raise money for scholarships for high school students. The 3-on-3-basketball tournament and three-point shootout will be held on Aug. 25, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2, depending on the division. “Last year, we were invited from the city to help get kids more involved in Golden Onion Days,” said Dr. Brian Rowley of Apple Valley Vision. The basketball tournament is a great way to get the youth involved and it helps fund the Power of Vision scholarship program, he said. The program, in its third year, is for students who have vision for and demonstrate ability to do great things in their lives. The scholarship is given to a male and female student at Payson High School and this year at Salem Hills High School as well. Students are nominated by their teachers and then chosen by the staff at Apple Valley Vision. These are students who

are not the typical multiple-scholarship recipients, but are working hard for their futures. For example, one of the recipients last year was a student who greatly increased his grade point average during his high school career. The winning students demonstrate vision to bring their dreams to life. “In order for a student to be nominated for this scholarship, we invite the faculty or staff at the respective high schools, to submit an essay, explaining why they believe the student should deserve the award,” said Rowley. “Our goal was to have the teachers or staff identify students whose strengths and passions could range from the arts or technology, science to sports and everything else in between.” During the past two years, each of the Power of Vision scholarship recipients was given $500. Rowley would like to increase that amount and even be able to help more students. The 3-on-3-basketball tournament will help with that endeavor. Each participant in the tournament will

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Residents participate in the Golden Onion Days 3-on-3 basketball tournament. pay a $15 fee to play. The money garnered from these fees will all go to funding the scholarships. The divisions for the 3-on-3 tournament are adults, boys and girls grades fifth through eighth and grades ninth through 12th. Teams will be placed into pools of four teams and each team is guaranteed at least three games. All participants will receive a t-shirt, water bottle and other

prizes in a drawstring bag. Last year, 30 teams competed. Rowley hopes that even more will participate this year. The tournament will be held at Payson Junior High School, 1025 S. Hwy. 198. To register, go to www.visionsource-applevalleyvision.com. For more information about this event or other Golden Onion Days events, check out the city’s website at paysonutah.org.

Daily Herald

July 30, 2017

PAYSON GOLD ONION DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, AUG. 31

MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST When: 8 a.m. HONKY TONK TAILGATE PARTY IN CONCERT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 9th-12th When: 6 p.m. GRADES When: 8:30 a.m. PAYSON COMMUNITY THEATER’S FIREFIGHTERS’ OPEN HOUSE ‘ADDAMS FAMILY’ When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. When: 7:30 p.m. CHILDREN’S PARADE FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 When: 9 a.m. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, 6TH-8TH HITMAN MONSTER TRUCK RIDES When: 10 a.m. to Dusk GRADES CHILDREN’S TALENT SHOWCASE When: 3 p.m. When: 10:30 a.m. BOUTIQUE AND FOOD IN THE PARK BOUTIQUE AND FOOD IN THE PARK When: 4 to 11 p.m. When: Noon to 11 p.m. BABY CONTEST WINNERS When: 6 p.m. GOLDEN ONION COOKOFF/DUTCH OVEN THE HYPNO HICK COOKOFF When: 6:15 p.m. When: Noon PAYSON COMMUNITY THEATER’S ‘ADDAMS JERRY HARDMAN ‘THE ONE-MAN BAND’ When: 1 p.m. FAMILY’ TEEN AND ADULT TALENT SHOWCASE When: 7:30 p.m. When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. PAYSON HIGH PRE-SHOW When: 8:30 p.m. PAYSON COMMUNITY THEATER’S ‘ADDAMS FIREWORKS FAMILY’ When: 9 p.m. When: 3 p.m. SOAP BOX RACING SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 When: 3 p.m. BILL PIKE MEMORIAL MEN’S SOFTBALL ‘ALL HOPE CONTAINED’ IN CONCERT When: 5 p.m. TOURNAMENT ACCEPTING ART SHOW ENTRIES When: All day

Hailey Clawson, 7, of Elk Ridge, keeps dry under her umbrella while waiting out a passing rain shower during a concert by country-music artist Mark Wills that kicked

When: 5 to 7 p.m. PAYSON COMMUNITY THEATER’S ‘ADDAMS FAMILY’ When: 7:30 p.m. WESTERN DANCE When: 8 p.m.

FRIENDS OF PAYSON LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. GRAND PARADE When: 10 a.m. HITMAN MONSTER TRUCK RIDES When: 10 a.m. to Dusk SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 CITY OF FUN CARNIVAL FLOWER AND ART SHOW – ACCEPTING When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. BOUTIQUE AND FOOD IN THE PARK ENTRIES When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. When: 7 to 11 a.m. GOLDEN ONION DAYS CAR SHOW PAYSON CITY’S BIGGEST ONION – When: noon. ACCEPTING ENTRIES When: 7 to 11 a.m. FLOWER AND ART SHOW – BIGGEST ONFLOWER AND ART SHOW – BIGGEST ONION ION When: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. When: 2 to 6 p.m. PAYSON BAND CONCERT BOUTIQUE AND FOOD IN THE PARK When: 12:30 p.m. When: 4 to 10 p.m. FIRESIDE WITH GIL BERTELSON FAMILY ONION FUN CHILDREN’S CARNIWhen: 6:30 p.m. VAL PAYSON BAND CONCERT When: 1 to 3 p.m. When: 8 p.m. PAYSON CITY’S BIGGEST ONION AWARDS When: 1:30 p.m. MONDAY, SEPT. 4 ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK When: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. 5K/10K RACES When: 7 a.m. PAYSON COMMUNITY THEATER’S ‘ADDCHORALE BREAKFAST AMS FAMILY’ When: 7 to 9 a.m. When: 3 p.m. FLAG RAISING CEREMONY BADMINTON TOURNAMENT When: 8 a.m. When: 7:30 to 10 p.m.

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