Lindon Days 2004 Magazine

Dear Lindon City Residents and Guests

The theme of our city celebration this year is “Celebrate Family.” The schedule of events this year again provides us many opportunities to do just that. In addition to our immediate family members, we can join with other residents or members of our Lindon City community family.

I encourage everyone to take some time to meet or to become re-acquainted with others in our community in the spirit of fellowship and friendship. Over the course of the past year we have had members of our community who have been away from us and their loved ones. We have been blessed in that they have been able to fulfill their duty to our country and return home safely. We welcome them home and invite all to come out and meet them.

Please review the schedule of events and plan to attend beginning on Saturday, August 7th and continuing through Saturday, August 14th. Please participate in as many events as time and circumstances permit. Make Lindon Days the start or continuance of a cherished family tradition for this and many years to come. I appreciate and thank the Lindon Day’s committee for their efforts in our behalf.

I look forward to meeting and participating with you as we celebrate families in our Lindon Days celebration this year.

Thank You.

Larry A. Ellertson Lindon City Mayor

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Lindon Days Grand Marshals

Members of our community who have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom

James Anthony Montoya was born in Washington D.C. to Joseph and Loree Montoya. He was born while his father was away serving in the Vietnam Conflict. His father’s military career in the Marines took their family to Hawaii and they ended up staying until James was 14 years old. He then resided in Mapleton, Utah until he graduated from Springville High School.

James served an LDS mission in Portugal and then went to BYU for his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Family Science. He went on to the University of Minnesota to further his education in Marriage and Family Therapy and was then led to join the Chaplaincy. James joined the military in January of 1989 as a Portuguese Linguist. After 10 years as an enlisted soldier in the Utah national Guard and the Minnesota National Guard, he was commissioned as a chaplain with the 1457th Engineer Combat Battalion out of American Fork. He has served as their chaplain for the past 6 years.

In February of 2002 their unit was called up for duty to serve in “Operation Iraqi Freedom” and were then deployed for 15 months, serving in Baghdad, Iraq. James happily returned to his family and loved ones, his wife Felila Tukuafu Montoya and six children: Jonathan (14), Rachael (12), Tori (10), Shaleena (8), Matthew (5), and Esther (1). He also returned to his new residence in Lindon as his family moved while he was away. He and his family are extremely grateful for the love and support and great show of appreciation from their neighbors and ward members.

Captain Brent Thacker was deplored in January of 2003 as part of the 142nd Military Intelligence Battalion of the Utah Army National Guard. The 142nd Military Intelligence Battalion was subsequently stationed at camp slayer in Bagdad, Iraq as part of the Iraq Survey Group. Captain Thacker was the Battalions Communications Officer responsible for all computer and telephone communications for the battalion. As such, he was honored and awarded by his battalion for his faithful service in making sure all the soldiers could communicate with their battalions and with loved ones at home. He returned home to his family in April of 2004.

SSG Mary E. Griffith HHC , 1457 Engineer Battalion (combat) was the section sergeant for the battalion mess (cooking) section. The section cooked out of the field kitchen for three months then spend the rest of the eight months working with the civilian contractor in a consolidated mess hall. She was able to learn quite a bit about East Indian culture because that is where most of the civilian contractors came from.

SSG Douglas V. Olsen was born and raised in Pleasant Grove. He married Dorothy Kunz of Montpelier, Idaho. They moved to Lindon in 1978. They have 3 children: Shaun (Rachel Konold) Olsen of Pleasant Grove, Alease (Wes) Bott of Kansas City, MO, and Chad Olsen of Lindon.

Doug has been in the military for 27 years. Three years in the Army Reserve, four years in Special Forces, and 20 years with the 1457 Engineer Battalion.

Doug is currently the Recovery Team Motor Sergeant for the 1457 Engineer Headquarters. Doug served 4 months in Desert Storm stationed in Germany and 15 months in Operation Iraqi Freedom stationed at BIAP in Baghdad, Iraq.

Lindon Days Grand Marshals

Master Sergeant Richard J. Ovard (Rick) joined the Utah Army National Guard in October 1970 after graduating from Pleasant Grove High School in May. MSG Ovard has served in the guard for almost 34 years. In 1984 he joined the full time force of the Guard and has worked there for over 20 years. He has seen service in several different states and countries, such as Maryland, Arkansas, Alaska, Colorado and Korea, Germany, Panama, Kuwait, and Iraq. He recently returned with the 1457 th Engineer Combat Battalion, from a 15 month deployment to Kuwait and Iraq. He and his unit were stationed in BIAP (Bagdad International Airport) just west of Bagdad. They completed assignments that included cleaning up and rebuilding the infrastructure after the war and securing government facilities in Bagdad. They also provided security for convoys of supplies and materials needed for the rebuilding in Iraq and securing routes used by other US convoys. MSG Ovard is very happy to be back home in Utah. “It’s nice to see the mountains again.”

MSG Ovard is married to Alana Marchbanks Ovard and they have six children and five grandchildren. The 5th grandchild was born after MSG Ovard had deployed, so he didn’t get to meet her until he retuned home. He regrets having missed the first 14 years of her young life, but has gotten to know her well since. The Ovards have lived in Lindon for most of their married life and have built 2 homes here. Alana is a lifetime resident of Lindon. The Ovard’s hope that this will be the last deployment Rick will have to respond to before he retires.

Brandon Kent Dupuis

Rank: Staff Sergeant

Joined the military in January of 1998 until January 2004

Utah Air National Guard

Awards: Air Expeditionary Medal, Air Medal

Served in Support of Operation Southern Watch for the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing

Little Miss Lindon Royalty 2004

Queen - (center) Savannah Bush

Attendents - (left to right) Whitney Washburn, Autumn Dowdle, Hillary Merrifield, Janelle Matheny

The Little Miss Lindon program is a 16-year-old tradition. The purpose is to create a positive, self esteem-building program for the young women of Lindon. The young ladies chosen to represent Lindon City are positive role models for all young girls in the community.

Junior Rodeo Royalty 2004

Junior Queen - Whitney Ashton

12 year old daughter of Julie and Randy Ashton of Pleasent Grove.

1 st Attendent - Heidi Lloyd

11 year old daughter of Kalyn and Jianne Lloyd of Pleasent Grove.

2 nd Attendent - Lindsey Jepperson

13 year old daughter of Jolene Barney of Genola.

Girls are judged on poise, personality, and horsemanship.

Saturday, August 7

12th Annual Trail Ride

Time: 8:00 am

Duration: 3 hours

Place: Horse Transfer Station north of Tibble Fork Reservoir

Trail Boss: Don Peterson

796-7954

224-8627

Time: 7:00 am Race Packet Pickup

8:00 am 5k Start

8:45 am Kid’s Fun Run Start

Place: Lindon City Center 100 North State Street

Fees: 5k: $12.00 with t-shirt Kid’s Fun Run: Free or $7.00 with t-shirt

Info: Terri and Brady Whittingham

796-8200

Registration forms availible at city offices or online at www.sportsnuts.com

This year we would like the riders to meet at the Horse Transfer Station north of Tibble Fork Reservoir. The ride will take approximately 3 hours, after which, we will meet back at the trailers for a lunch that will be prepared for us.

We have made arrangements with the Forest Service to enter the canyon free of charge that morning. As you stop at the toll booth, inform the rangers that you are going on the Lindon Trail Ride. In return for the free admission we will prune the trail and pick up garbage, so please bring a pair of pruning shears with you.

Please plan to leave your home by 7:00 am in order to have enough time to drive, saddle up and be ready to ride at 8:00 am

Saturday, August 7

Western Community Bank 5k / Free Kid’s Fun Run

The Lindon Days race you don’t want to miss! Lots of prizes for age divisions: over all winners, fastest baby-jogger, most participants from a single family, youngest runner, oldest runner, and for everyone else a huge DOOR PRIZE RAFFLE!

Saturday, August 7

Open Horse Show

Come and enjoy as a range of riders exhibit their riding skills in many categories.

Pre-Registration:

$4.50/class. Register by August 6th

Late Registration:

$5.50/class. Late sign-up accepted on show date from 8:00 am to 9:00 am

NO REFUNDS ON CLASSES CANCELLED ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.

1. Costume - 12 and under

2. Costume - 13 and over

3. Costume - Leadliners 6 and under* (followed by 10 minute Tack Change)

4. English Pleasure - 10 & under Walk/Trot** (hard hats & boots mandatory)

5. English Pleasure -13 & under

6. English Pleasure - 14 - 17

7. English Pleasure - 18 & over

8. Hunter Hack - 10 & under, Walk/Trot

9. Hunter Hack - 11 to 14

10.Hunter Hack - 15 & older (followed by 10 minute Tack Change)

11.Shownamship - 9 & under Leadliners welcome

12.Showmanship - 10-13

13.Showmanship - 14-17

14.Showmanship - 18 & over

15.Leadline Horsmanship - 6 & under*

16.Western Pleasure - 10 & under** Walk/Trot

17.Western Pleasure - 11 & older Walk/Trot

18.Western Pleasure - 13 & under

19.Western Pleasure - 14 - 17

20.Western Pleasure - 18 & over

21.Egg Race - 10 & under Walk/Trot**

22.Egg Race - 13 $ under

23.Egg Race - 14 - 17

24.Egg Race 18 & over

* leadliners may NOT crossover to “10 & under” classes unless specified.

**Horse & rider combo cannot enter other classes requiring a canter

Time: 9:00 am

Place: Lindon Rodeo Arena

Send Registration to: Lori Esteban 550 W. Gillman Lane Lindon, UT 84042 785-3412

Registration forms availible at city offices or online at www.lindoncity.org

Time: Setup 4:00 pm Judging at 7:00 pm

Place: Lindon City Park Pavilion

Info: Ross Wright 785-0058

Gay Fawn Mikesell 785-5269

Monday, August 9

Lindon Days 3 rd Annual Wells Fargo Dutch Oven Desserts-Only Cookoff

In conjunction with our Family Picnic in the Park and FREE entertainment, we are having a desserts-only Dutch Oven cook-off.

All participants will receive a prize and there is no entry fee. To enter your favorite Dutch Oven dessert contact Ross Wright.

Monday, August 9

Picnic in the Park and Family Concert

Dessert will be at 7:30 pm

Crossroads will play at 8:00 pm

Bring your family, blanket, and picnic dinner to join us at the park for some great food, fun, and entertainment. FREE DESSERT provided compliments of the dutch-oven cook-off. Crossroads, a favorite local band, will entertain us. Come and plan on spending the whole evening!

The musicians of Crossroads

Wednesday, August 11

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Bring your own picnic

6:00 - 7:00 pm Fishing with pole and bait only

7:00 PM Catch remaining

fish with anything you can - except a pole!

Place: Creekside Park 600 West 100 South

Fee: FREE!

Info: Lindon Historical Society

Eva Ercanbrack

785-0280

Huck Finn Day

Bring your family along for a great evening of picnicking and fishing - just like Huck Finn. Bring a blanket and your picnic dinner and dine with family and friends, and then let your children, ages 3 to 8 and 9 to 15, enjoy some old-fashioned fishing. Parents must be present. Fish Must Be Taken Home!

Be sure to dress up! Prizes will be given, including awards for best Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher costume.

Horse Play

1. Leadline single pole (6 & under)

Wednesday, August 11

12. Jack Benny Texas rollback – (over 35) one entry form/person

Time: 6:00 pm

Place: Lindon Arena

Pre-register: $3.00/class or $23.00/family (register by Tues. Aug. 10th)

Late registration: $3.50/class $26.00/family Day of Show Signups 5:00 pm

Age is determined on January 1st 2004

Info: Mount Timp Riders

Amy Bush

796-8507

Trudy Hudson

798-0770

Registration forms availible at city offices or online at www.lindoncity.org

2. Patterns for Single Pole (8 & under) single pole – no leadliners

3. Texas Rollback and (9 - 12) single pole

4. Straight Barrels will be (13 - 18) single pole

5. Posted at the arena (19 – 35) single pole

6. Jack Benny single pole – (over 35)

7. Leadline Texas rollback – (6 & under)

8. Tandem barrels will have 8. (8 & under)

9. Texas rollback – no leadliners one $3.00 entry fee

9. (9 – 12) Texas rollback

10. (13 – 18) Texas rollback

11. (19 – 35) Texas rollback

13. Leadline Go-G race – (6 & under) please copy as many as 8 & under Go-Go race – no leadliners needed.

14. (9 - 12) Go-Go race

16. (13 – 18) Go-Go race

17. (19 – 25) Go-Go race

18. Jack Benny Go-Go race – (over 35)

19. Tamdem Cloverleaf Barrels – 2 riders w/a pair of pantyhose. Limited to 25 teams. One rider may only ride with 2 teams. Bring your own pantyhose!

20. (8 & under) straight barrels

21. (9 – 12) straight barrels

22. (13 – 18) straight barrels

23. (19 – 35) straight barrels

24. Jack Benny straight barrels (over 35)

Thursday, August 12

Jackpot Team Roping

Team roping is the only rodeo event where two cowboys compete as partners, sharing victory or defeat.

The “header” ropes the steer’s horns and rides to the left. Then the “heeler” goes to work, roping both of the steer’s hind legs in one of the most difficult maneuvers in rodeo.

The ropers must “dally” (wrap their ropes around the saddle horn) after their head and heel catches. Then time stops. A 10-second penalty is assessed for breaking the barrier (the head start for the steer) as well as a 5-second penalty if the heeler catches only one of the steer’s hind legs.

Time: 6:30 pm sign up

7:30 pm rope time

Place: Lindon Arena

100 N. Main Street

Info: Cody Soffel

796-7954

362-0560

#8 with a #5 incentive

3 steers for $20.00

Enter 5 times total

Progressive after 1

Lindon Days Fair

This year’s fair is sure to offer more fun than you can shake a stick at! Games and activities are scheduled for all age groups.

Food Court

So much FOOD for many tastes, you’ll want to be sure to bring an empty stomach! There will be fry bread, shaved ice, burgers, hot dogs, nachos, pizza, sandy candy, and much, much more.

Pony Rides $2

Petting Zoo $1

Friday/Saturday, August 13-14

Free Events Include:

Golf Course

Rocket Launching

Children’s Crafts & Face Painting (Sat)

Home Depot Kids Club Crafts (Sat)

Youth Races At 12:00 Noon, Cash Prizes!

Pie Eating Contest At 1:00 All Ages!

Watermelon Bust At 2:00 For Everyone!

Rides by Hometown Amusements

Time:

Friday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Place: Lindon City Center

Fees: Purchase an All-Day Pass for $10.00 at the Lindon City Center before August 13 th or Pay per ride on days of Fair

Info: Wendy Leake 785-3832

Friday, August 13

Family Arena Event

Enjoy these old-fashioned games for children of all ages. They will surely bring a smile to your face as you watch Lindon’s children participate in old-time fun. There will be concession stands available at this event.

You can pre-register until August 12th at the Lindon City offices. For late registration please call Bryan or Marcy Walker at 785-1928. There will be a table set up that night for late registration, but only where there is availability per event. Late registration ends at 5:30 pm.

The family price will allow all family members to participate in as many events as they wish, but they will need to still sign-up for each event desired.

Horse trailers will not be allowed in

Saturday, August 14

Lindon Days Bank of American Fork Mini Rodeo

Mark your calendar, because this is definitely one of the events you don’t want to miss! There will be concessions available. You can pre-register at the Lindon City offices until August 13th. For late registration, please call Bryan or Marcy Walker at 785-1928. There are a limited number of spaces available. Riders must bring their own horse.

The family price will allow all family members to participate in as many events as they wish (except for Calf Ride), but they will need to still signup for each event desired.

the parking lot between the arena and the ball field. Please do not park here. This area is reserved for volunteers, royalty and 4-H helpers. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program. Please be on time for your events.

1. Calf ride - 10 riders

2. Sheep ride 1st draw - 20 riders

3. Steer ride, 1st draw - 10 riders

4. Chicken race - 7 & under

5. Greased Pig 8-12

6. Steer ride 2nd draw - 10 riders

7. Sheep Ride - 2nd draw: 20 riders *

8. Ribbon Chase - 13 & up

* Sheep rides have a weight limit of 45 lbs. Release form must be signed by parent in order to participate. Helmets will be required. (Bring your own helmet if possible.)

Time: 6:00 pm

Place: Lindon Arena

Info: Bryan and Marcy Walker: 785-1928

All fees are:

$2.00 each for chicken race, greased pig, ribbon chase

$5.00 each for calf ride, sheep ride, steer ride

Family Price: $15.00 pre-registration

Register at the Lindon City Center

Horse trailers will not be allowed in the parking lot between the arena and the ball field. Please do not park here. This area is reserved for volunteers, royalty and 4-H helpers. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program. Please be on time for your events.

Classes:

Time: 6:00 pm

Place: Lindon Arena

Info: Bryan and Marcy Walker

785-1928

Fees: $2.00 per child, per event

Family: $15.00 pre-registration

Register at the Lindon City Center

1. Tandem Bareback

2. Egg Race

3. Hide Race

4. Poles - 10 & under, 11-13, 14 & older

5. Barrels - 10 & under, 11-13, 14 & older

6. Rescue Race, all ages

Time: 6:30 am-Inflating Balloons

7:00 am-Launch

Place: Oak Canyon Junior High East Field

Info: Lisa and Brent Harris

796-3444

Sound by Thunder Sound 785-4927

Saturday, August 14

6 th Annual Baloon Festival

Come watch the fun as the pilots begin preparations about 6:30 am in order to take advantage of the quiet morning air. Spectators are invited to mingle with and even help the pilots as they engage in their pre-flight activities. Fun and exciting for everyone of all ages–so bring the whole family, a blanket or some chairs, and enjoy the views. Free Balloon rides, weather permitting. Free Krispy Kreme doughnuts while they last!

Saturday, August 14

Flag Raising Ceremony & Breakfast

Time: 7:00 am - Flag Raising

Veterans of Foreign Wars

7:30 - 9:30 am - Breakfast

Place: Lindon Park Pavilion

Info: Jeff & Karen Acerson

785-8550

Come show your appreciation for our flag and country at the traditional Flag Raising Celebration. Afterwards, enjoy the Mayor’s park and garden walk and a wonderfully prepared breakfast of hot cakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns, milk and juice.

Breakfast is $3.00 per adult, $2.00 per child-12 and under, and $10.00 for a family of 5 or more.

Food donated by Character Connection

Saturday, August 14

Grand Parade

Everyone is invited to participate in the parade or line the streets to cheer the others on. An Em Cee and Music will accompany the parade on the corner of 5th East and Center Street. Be sure to be there and enjoy all the fun.

Entries should be based on this year’s theme: Celebrate Family. Parade line up starts at Oak Canyon Junior High and continues westward down Center Street to Main Street, ending at Lindon Elementary. Please contact Brenda McIntosh for entry information and applications.

Time: 10:00 am

Place: Center Street, Lindon

Info: Brenda McIntosh 785-8133

Sound by Thunder Sound 785-4927

Saturday, August 14

Saturday Night Entertainment

Providence is the newest creation of Shadow Mountain Music . The group’s tight harmonies and contemporary sound created a buzz along the Wasatch Front, months before their first release hit stores in January 2004.

Together the group has years of combined vocal talent, a drive to share, an upbeat message about life, 12 children, four husbands, and one dog. They have jobs, car pools, and households to run. They are also determined to inspire people through their contemporary Christian songs.

Their music is soulful, sophisticated, upbeat, inspirational, and energizing.

Bring your blanket and lawnchairs and come enjoy the voices of Providence.

Time: 8:00 pm

Place: Lindon City Park

Fee: FREE!

Saturday, August 14

Time: 9:45 pm

Place: Lindon City Park

Fee: FREE!

Fireworks!

Right after Providence, enjoy the fireworks and music as we celebrate the finale of another great Lindon Days celebration.

Lindon Days Chair

Renee and Troy Tribe

Lindon Days Magazine

Troy Tribe with Newsletters Ink

Balloon Festival

Lisa and Brent Harris Trail Ride

Don Peterson

Open Horse Show

Lori Esteban

Golf Tournament

Troy Tribe

Dutch-Oven Cook-Off

Ross Wright

Gay Fawn Mikesell

Huck Finn Days

Eva Ercanbrack, Scott Cullimore, and the Lindon

Historical Society

Horse Play

Amy Bush

Trudy Hudson

Saturday Evening Entertainment

Renee Tribe

Team Roping

Cody Soffel

Lindon Days Fair

Wendy Leake

Family Arena Events & Mini-Rodeo

Marcy and Bryan Walker

Patriotic Breakfast

Karen and Jeff Acerson

5K, Fun Run

Terri and Brady Whittingham

Grand Parade

Brenda McIntosh

Picnic in the Park and Concert

Renee Tribe