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AMERICAN FORK STEEL DAYS

Some things new and some old favorites LAURA GILES

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ince 1945, Steel Days has been a yearly tradition in American Fork, first named for the impact that the steel industry had on the valley. Before that, the yearly celebration days went through a series of other names: Timber Day, Liberty Day and Poultry Day. Since it became Steel Days, it has continued with activities and celebrations enjoyed by generations of families.

This year, Steel Days will be held July 13–21 and will feature some traditional favorites as well as new activities, according to Josh Walker, president of the American Fork Chamber of Commerce.

Something that is new this year is the American Fork Idol Competition. Those wanting to compete can sign up to participate in the singing competition before a panel of judges. The winner will have the opportunity to sing on the night of The Big Show, which features a concert with a live band.

The downtown market is also new this year. During Steel Days, a market with a variety of vendors will be ongoing in the parking lot by the Bank of American Fork. The Steel Days Pickleball Tournament will also be happening for the first time this year, Walker said.

Other activities that residents and visitors love to attend will be coming back this year. A horseshoe tourna-

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Chelsea Stewart, of Lehi, kicks the ball during the American Fork Steel Days Kickball Tournament on July 11, 2017 at Art Dye Park in American Fork. ment will be held on July 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, 400 S. 200 East. Anyone age 16 and older is welcome to compete.

This year will mark the 27th anniversary of the Steel Days Quilt Show. This year’s theme is “Picnic in the Park.” This free event will display the works of local artisans and several different awards will be given. The quilts will be exhibited on July 19 and 20 at the Senior Citizens Center, 54 E. Main Street, from 10 a.m. to

7 p.m. and on July 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The annual Tea with the Queen will be held on July 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Fox Hollow Golf Club. Miss American Fork will host the event and participants can come dressed up in princess attire. A variety of activities will be available including face painting and fingernail painting. A light lunch will also be served.

The City of Fun Carnival will be open July 19 from noon to 10:30 p.m., July 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and July 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The city sells universal tickets called SteelDeal tickets a few weeks in advance of the celebration. The purchase allows visitors to present one ticket for any ride at the carnival. The SteelDeal tickets are available for purchase at several different local businesses, listed on the Steel Days website.

“The most popular event is the fair and Big Show,” Walker said. These are held the last day of the celebration, July 21. “The parade is also popular,” Walker said. Just before the parade, which is held on July 21 at 9:30 a.m., there will be a breakfast fundraiser, put on by the American Fork High School Marching Band. “That has always been a popular tradition,” Walker said.

For more information about Steel Days and to register for the events, check out the website at http://www. steeldaysaf.com.

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3 grand marshals to be honored at Steel Days field, she has been teaching piano lessons in American Fork during hree grand marshals will be her entire married life – 53 years. honored during this year’s “Some students have gone on to do Steel Days in their own piano teaching,” American Fork. Forshe said. mer mayor James H. During those 53 years, the Hadfield, who passed Hadfields lived in the same away earlier this year, home, adding onto it and will be honored postmaking modifications as humously. His wife, they raised their family. “My Elaine Hadfield, has James and Elaine husband was a man of all also been named Grand Hadfield trades,”she said.

Marshal and resident Eventually, the family Kevin Ballairgeon has been named room in the home was transformed Junior Grand Marshal. into a studio where countless stuAccording to American Fork dents have gained a love for music Mayor Brad Frost, the three were and performed in recitals. chosen by the Steel Days committee Throughout the years, James Hadbecause of their positive contribu- field helped and supported Elaine’s tions to the city. musical contributions. He also con“They are good neighbors and tributed to the community in his own good friends,” he said. ways, serving in the Utah National “Elaine has taught music lessons Guard and working as an engineer and influenced people in our commu- for American Fork. More recently, he nity for decades,” Frost said. “Many spent two terms serving the residents people have been blessed by her.” as mayor of American Fork before In fact, according to Elaine Had- passing away earlier this year.

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During the last two years of working as mayor, James Hadfield was fighting colon cancer; but that did not slow him down. He still did mayoral duties every day, according to Elaine Hadfield. “He just went ahead with the work and never complained,” she said. “He would often have to stop to take a nap, but then would continue with his day.”

This year, there will be a junior grand marshal as well. American Fork Junior High student Kevin Baillargeon, 13, will be honored with the title. Kevin was born with phocomelia syndrome and has no arms or legs.

Just last month, Kevin was presented with a van, purchased through fundraising efforts by several schools and community members.

“The community celebrated to get that van,” Frost said. Kevin’s tenacity and determination are contagious. “Kevin has influenced a number of people. He has overcome his limitations with a positive attitude. He is a wonderful, cheerful young man.”

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Where: Various locations HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT When: 5:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY, JULY 14 GARDEN TOUR When: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Various locations CAR SHOW When: Noon to 7 p.m.

Where: Rotary Park, 400 S. 200 East CAR CRUISE When: 7 p.m.

Where: Begins at Rotary Park, 400 S. 200 East YOUTH STREET DANCE When: 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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In and out with a bang: Fiesta Days keeps tradition alive MIRANDA HUBERT

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he month after one Spanish Fork Fiesta Days ends, planning begins for the next year. This year, July 13-28 will be the culmination of the last 11 months of work as Fiesta Days once again takes over the city.

“Our city administration and the city fathers have always felt like Fiesta Days are a celebration of community,” said Karen Bradford, the Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, and one of the key players in the Fiesta Days celebration. “I think the goal is always just to bring the community together. We’re getting so much bigger.”

With the having grown from about 12,000 people in the early days of the festival to now over 40,000, Fiesta Days has grown with it and now boasts an array of attractions and activities for all ages.

“We have a lot of entertainment,” Bradford said. “We have a lot of great events that are totally free, that I feel is pretty awesome. Kids and grandkids come back to vacation because of all the fun events.”

Some of those events this year include three parades, the annual Grand Parade, taking place on the July 24, the Western Heritage Parade and the Children’s Parade, Spanish Fork’s Got Talent, a street dance, one of the largest flag retirement ceremonies in the state, and lots and lots of sporting events.

“We are very sporty,” Bradford said, citing the golf tournament, tennis tournament, kickball challenge, rodeo, spikeball tournament, softball tournament, 10K and mile races, and bike ride that will be happening this year as part of Fiesta Days. “I’m sure next year we will be adding a pickleball tournament,” she laughed.

Another highlight of the year will be two fireworks shows, held to kick off and then end the bulk of the week’s festivities.

“Fireworks are big in Fiesta Days,” Bradford said. “The last three years we have started out with the the Pyro Musical, we had a big crowd last year.”

She explained that the show consists of smaller fireworks so that people can sit closer, and that this year the event has been moved to the Spanish Fork Sports Park Soccer Fields, having outgrown its previous venue. The second, bigger show will be held on the 24 to mark the end of the week’s main festivities, though a few events continue through July 28.

“Sometimes you just have to take a breath and kind of enjoy it,” Bradford said. “It takes a lot of volunteer hours to put on Fiesta Days, and we sure appreciate all that they do. I think the goal is just to let people give back so they can have fun activities and kind of a community, it just brings everyone together. That is totally what Fiesta Days is, is tradition.”

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aul Christensen is more than just an area local, he’s a native. Born and raised in Salem, Christensen graduated from Spanish Fork High School and has lived in Spanish Fork now for over 55 years.

With this track record, it’s little surprise that this year, Spanish Fork decided to honor Christensen by making him the Grand Marshal of this year’s Fiesta Days parade.

Christensen has been involved in the community almost from the start, finding his niche in the community sports scene as an after-work volunteer.

“I love sports, I like what it does for people,” Christensen said. “It teaches kids to rely on other people so you can work as a team. I really love sports of all kinds.”

After years of coaching and helping the city out with sports (earning himself the nickname “Ballpark Paul”), Christensen began working for the city recreation department in

1985, but he credits the many people who volunteered for making the programs work.

“Our coaches were all volunteers, and that’s why Spanish Fork is what it is today, that’s what makes a city is that volunteerism,” he said.

In 1986 Christensen and some of his friends got together and started the Spanish Fork High School Booster club, of which Christensen was elected president. “We started a tradition,” he said. “Breakfast at the park. That’s still a tradition today, they still do it.”

Christensen was later elected to the city council, and served from 2002 to 2006. “We made a lot of important decisions,” he said. “It was a great experience, everyone should have that opportunity to serve the city.”

Today, in addition to church service, Christensen continues to volunteer with Maple Creek Hospice Health and Home, the organization that worked with his family during the final days of his wife, Pam, who

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“My door was always open and it didn’t matter which nurse or CNA came, they served with love,” Christensen said, explaining that their kindness inspired him to give back. “It’s the best thing that’s ever

happened to me. It gives me a reason to live. It’s taught me love and kindness. Everybody needs to feel love. It just makes you feel so good to be able to help people.”

Upon learning that he had been chosen to be the Grand Marshal this year, Christensen said that he was shocked.

“The committee had gotten together and picked my name to be the Grand Marshal of the parade,” he said. “I was pretty overwhelmed, there’s so many people who deserve it more than I do, but it’s an honor.

I love being around people. It’s an honor, it’s a great honor.”

Christensen also expressed gratitude to the examples of those who have come before.

“Give thanks for our heritage, pioneers, ancestors. Their willingness to volunteer one with another to develop our special town where they could raise their families and we can raise ours in peace and safety. It just makes you feel so good to be able to help people.”

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efforts to ‘lifting others’ through equine activity.” The races will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4 and will begin and end at the Courage Reins facility.

“I think it’s just a really common theme about our community about how much service is given,” Tapusoa said. “There’s just such a feeling of that and I just got thinking about that.

In addition to the service projects, some of the returning attractions this year include the annual Scottish games, a drive-in movie for youth night, an arena talk with Cactus Jack, a space-themed cardboard challenge for kids, a strongman competition, baby contest, fireworks, and of course, the parade.

New this year, and tying in with the uplifting theme of this year’s event are eight hot air balloons that will launch every morning and the opportunity for hot air balloon rides.

“The balloons will come back saturday night for a balloon glow which will be very spectacular,” Tapusoa said. “I’m really excited for all the service projects we’ve got going, but also the balloons. I just have such a love for them. That symbolism of rising by lifting other, it’ll really pull it all together for the whole week.”

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rom July 28 to August 4, residents and visitors of Highland will find themselves rising to new heights as this year’s Highland Fling strives to elevate all those who participate.

“Our theme this year is ‘We rise by lifting others,’” explained Julie Tapusoa, the Highland City Civic Events Coordinator. “We’re a very service-oriented community, and we’re just celebrating that service. We’re going to do service projects that are focussed both locally and globally.”

As a result of the theme, almost all of the events this year will have a service-related component. For example, the annual family adventure race that has different tasks to complete will feature one of the tasks coordinated with a service project.

“Right now we have four main service events,” Tapusoa said. These events include collecting items for Tabitha’s Way, a local organization which provides food and supplies to an average of 5,000 individuals monthly. Supplies for baby kits, hygiene kits and school kits will be accepted, along with appropriate food items.

“We’ll be doing food drives beginning before the Fling,” said Tapusoa, adding that item collection will take place from July 14 to August 4. We’re really excited about that. We’ll have different donation bins at locations around the city.”

Additional events are partnered with Days for Girls, a Highland-based organization that works to provide girls around the world with better and safer access to menstrual supplies, and Elevita, which was founded by a Highland family to help underprivileged artisans find a market for their products.

The Highland Fling will also team up with Courage Reins, an equestrian center in Highland that serves children with disabilities, to run the 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, which they’re calling “Trot for Courage.”

“They will be incorporating horses into the races and participants can stop at watering troughs along the route,” Tapusoa said. “Some of the proceeds of the races will go to Courage Reins to continue their

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Jay and Gwyn Franson celebrated in Highland for their service meet with the people, and either get acquainted or get acquainted with the peoelebrating their 50th wedding an- ple that you’ve known for a long time.” niversary this year, Jay and Gwyn With all the festivities of the festival Franson, of Highland, have had however, there are two things that the more than a few experiences together. Fransons enjoy the most.

Though those years have been “I think my favorite part of busy with five children, several the fling is fireworks, we can cross-country moves, and sit on our front lawn and enjoy many leadership positions, the the fireworks,” Gwyn Franson Fransons have strived to serve, said. “It’s something that we and since 1981, their service can enjoy as a family.” efforts have been given to their Jay Franson agreed, adding city of Highland. This year, the that “The other part of it is city has decided to honor their probably the parade, although service by naming them the Jay and Gwyn it’s not a really elaborate paGrand Marshals of this year’s Franson rade, its made up of people Highland Fling. that you know. When you’re Some of their first efforts with com- lined up to watch, you’re talking with munity involvement included Gwyn people that you know. It’s that aspect of Franson establishing an enrichment the community part, it’s when everyone program for the elementary school, comes together at the parade. It’s where which led to almost 20 years working at everyone is together at the same time.”

Highland Elementary School teaching Upon finding out that they had been fifth grade. She also served on the city named this year’s Grand Marshals, both council, which is where she first got ma- Jay and Gwyn Franson have found it to be jorly involved with the Fling. a humbling experience.

Jay Franson served as the city mayor “It’s a humbling sort of thing, you from 2006 to 2010, and also had the op- don’t serve to be recognized, so when portunity to take part in the festivities you’re recognized, it takes you back a of the Fling. bit, but it’s an honor to be recognized by “The Highland Fling has been a part of a city that is our home, by people that our family since we moved here,” he said. we love and admire and respect,” Gwyn “It’s changed from the local, very small Franson said. celebration to really citywide, a chance “It’s humbling that we are being for people to get together and get to recognized, but there are lots of other know each other. We all live in the same people,” Jay Franson said. “It’s a way to place, I think there’s some value in that. serve our community again. Since we’ve We all work together, and learn together, moved here, we’ve found a strong sense and play together. I think there’s great of service in this community, very invalue in these community celebrations.” volved, I could give a lot of examples, Having spent so much time serving there’s always a strong sense of service. their community, the Fransons find I was always amazed at the community that they have gained a deep love for the involvement, the hours and hours of community over the years. service. People here are willing to step “It’s a great place to raise a family,” up when needed. We have a responsibilGwyn Franson said. “Lots of opportuni- ity to give in return for all of those good ties to learn and grow. It has been kind of things that we have. We’ve been asked to nice to live in an area that is kind of rural.” be that, and so we will continue to serve.”

Jay Fransonappreciates that though the city has grown substantially, there To see the full Highland Fling is still a strong sense of community.

“Part of the celebration for those who calendar of events, go to have lived here for longer is a chance to reacquaint,” he said. ”One of the things that has always been fun is in the park with the kids games. It’s a change to MIRANDA HUBERT

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t may not rank high on the population scale — being one of smallest cities to nestle next to the Provo-Orem metropolitan area — but when it comes to celebrations, Santaquin sets the bar high with a four-day Orchard Days festival. Kicking off on July 28 and running strong until the finale on Aug. 4, this year’s rodeos and town events are projected to pull in more spectators than ever.

“We expect this to be one of our biggest years yet” said rodeo coordinator Paige Steele. “We have done a lot of work to our fairgrounds, adding new lights and seating.” With upgrades to the new fairgrounds, the city hopes to host more activities throughout the year; kicking off with a Diamond Rio concert.

“The focus this year is to bring our town together to celebrate future successes, while remembering our heritage,” Reeves said. The celebration, which dates to the 1960s and ‘70s and until the early 1990s was known as “Cherry Days,” marks a significant shift in the town’s — and Utah County’s economy. “We

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Rodeo queens line up to prepare for the national anthem during the Little Buck-a-roo rodeo on July 30, 2016 in Santaquin. have gone from primarily Orchard fields to a thriving city and these events are to celebrate our progress.”

While the Orchard Day rodeo, eight-time winner of the best rodeo in the Rocky Mountain National Rodeo Association, is the highlight of the festivities, the event agenda is packed full of festivities everyone can enjoy.

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elebrating a great city is to honor the remarkable residents, whose humble dedication, service, and generosity, lift and sustain the community around them. Each year, the committee for the Santaquin Orchard Days receives no shortage in nominations in selecting such a resident — the Grand Marshal, or “local hero,” who has made significant contributions to the city at large.

This year’s nomination pool was no exception. “We had so many wonderful candidates to choose from for this prestigious honor,” said city manager, Ben Reeves. “But I echo the sentiment of the community when I say that this year’s selection was long overdue.”

While sharing over 50 years of matrimony, Carl and Marie Durney will share the title of Orchard Days 2018 Grand Marshal.

Marie Durney served as the Santaquin’s Senior Citizen Center Director from 2008-2017 where she quickly gained the

trust and respect of the center’s volunteers and attendees alike.

“She wasn’t just the director of the center, but a true advocate for the seniors of this city,” Reeves said. On top of managing the day-to-day activities, Marie Durney saw to it that each homebound senior had a way to the center; often picking them up herself.

Marie Durney has a thirst for knowledge and continually pursued the skill sets necessary to the meet the growing demands of this imperative program. “She is always so eager to learn and took several classes to better help her run the center and help our seniors,” said current director of the Senior Citizen Center, Judy Robbins. “She really centered most activities around learning and developing skills to help the seniors feel more valuable.”

Also recognized for his passion for knowledge is Marie’s husband Carl Durney — a retired professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Utah.

Carl Durney has received numerous outstanding teach-

ing awards during his tenure, published several widely-used handbooks on dosimetry, and was 1993 recipient of the d’Arsonva1 Medal presented by the Bioelectromagnetic Society at the University of Utah. However, out of all of his crowning achievements, his civic recognition is focused on his service and support alongside his wife Marie during her directorship. “He attended every, single activity held at the center,” stated Reeves, “he joined her for classes and seminars and even volunteered to teach some of the center’s ‘awareness’ classes.” According to Robbins, the Durney’s, even after a year of being retired from the director’s position, show up faithfully every week; offering rides to those who are unable to attend on their own.

“They are a perfect example of teamwork, complimenting one another’s strengths,” Robbins said. “It has been incredible to see the community blessed by their deep love, happy marriage and true partnership and devotion to their fellowman.”

“We have many wonderful events scheduled, with all ages and interests in mind,” Mayor Kirk Hunsaker stated in his annual welcome letter that appears in the Orchard Days 2018 Event Guide, available on the city’s website. The mayor recognized event chairperson Amy Johnson, rodeo coordinator Paige Steele and all the many volunteers from throughout the community who have planned this great Orchard Days event.

“We have over 100 volunteers this year and without their help, none of this would be possible,” Steele said.

Kicking off the city’s festivities will be the Little Buckaroo Rodeo, Saturday, July 28 at the Santaquin Rodeo Arena. “This year we are including more age groups in the awards process,” Steele said. “Instead of giving out one saddle to the best cowboy and cowgirl, we are giving out seven saddles — best cowboy and cowgirl of all the seven age groups.”

All other main events featured in years previous, such as the home run derby, the quilt contest and the Grand Parade, will be continued on in 2018 capping off with the city’s extraordinary firework show.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, July 28 LITTLE-BUCK-A-ROo RODEO When: 4 p.m.

Where: Santaquin Rodeo Arena What: The little Buck-A RooRodeo, one of the most well attended events during the Orchard Days will kickoff Saturday, July 28th. The top cowboy and cowgirl of each age group will receive a prize saddle! Preregister at http://satntaquin.org.

PIANO FESTIVAL When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: LDS Chapel, 345 W 100 N What: Enjoy the musical talents of the local youth at this year’s Orchard Days Piano festival..

Students ages 5-18 from Santaquin, or who have a teacher from Santaquin, are encouraged to sign up and showcase their talent. Contact Piano Festival chair, Lynda Broadbent at Lynda_broadbent@hotmail.com for more information.

Monday, July 30 FAMILY NIGHT When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Behind the City Rec Offices

What: Carnival games, petting zoos, parades oh my! Family Night this year is packed full of activities all age groups can enjoy. Following the festivities will be a free showing of the movie “Moana” in the park.

Tuesday, July 31 and Wednesday, Aug. 1 HOMERUN DERBY When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: Callaway Field What: Bring your own bat and pitcher and show off your baseball skills with the Orchard Days Homerun Derby. The Event will start July 31 with the Youth and Women competitions and end on Aug. 1 with the men’s competition. Registration is available day of the event.

Tuesday, July 31 QUILT SHOW When: 6-9 p.m.

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