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Lamb Days main events July 20-21

Robert, Yvonne Hansen

Robert, Yvonne Hansen named Lamb Day grand marshals FOUNTAIN GREEN — Robert Don and Yvonne Smith Hansen will serve as grand marshals for Fountain Green’s Lamb Days parade to be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 21. Robert Don Hansen was born on Sept. 1, which was truly a “labor day” for his mother, Dorothy B. Johansen and father, Don Farrell Hansen. Called Bobby by his family and friends, he grew up on the farm west of Fountain Green and experienced the down-to-earth good old things that young boys in rural Utah enjoyed. He attended Fountain Green Elementary, North Sanpete Junior High in Moroni, and graduated from North Sanpete High School, Mt. Pleasant, in 1965. Almost as a rite of passage, Bob moved to Ephraim, and attended the freshman year at Snow College. As his nineteenth year approached, he was called to serve in the Southern States LDS Mission in Atlanta, GA; and served from September 1966 to 1968. He then continued education at Snow College, graduated in 1969, worked all summer for farmers in Fountain Green and transferred to Brigham Young University (BYU). That first semester, just before Christmas, he met Yvonne Smith in his BYU LDS Ward. The couple went on dates, became engaged and were married, Sept. 11, 1970, in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. The Hansen family made their home in Orem while continuing their schooling. On weekends they traveled to visit family in Fountain Green. Both Bob and Yvonne graduated from BYU in May 1971. Bob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and Yvonne a Bachelor of Arts degree in special education and elementary education. At that time there was a freeze on government hiring in civil service jobs, but Bob found employment in Redrock, AZ; as a mill manager for a private feedlot, so the family moved to sunny, hot Arizona. Their first baby, Liesl Marie, was born that Oct. 1971, in Tucson, AZ. In November, Bob, Yvonne and Liesl moved to cold, frigid, Fountain Green, where Bob found work as the Fountain Green City Marshal. He also worked for the Moroni Feed Co. Hatchery, then found his niche in sales for Nephi Rubber Products, in Nephi. James Robert was born in April 1973 and Lea Ann in March 1975. James was diagnosed with a Wilm’s cancer tumor in 1974, was treated and died in May 1976. In 1977, Bob secured a sales job for a company based out of Los Angeles, which required him to travel throughout, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana. So the family moved to Please see HANSEN, Page A1

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FOUNTAIN GREEN — Once known as Wool City and “the richest little city per capita in the U.S.,” Fountain Green boasted 100,000 head of sheep. But, during the depression, it made sense to promote local lamb consumption and thus the annual Lamb Day festival was inaugurated in 1932. This weekend there are two full days of events prepared and presented in Fountain Green. Activities include the men’s softball tournament, youth lamb show, an ATV ride, lamb and sourdough dinner, kids movie, breakfast in the park, mammoth parade, watermelon contest, talent show, lamb sandwich sale, mutton bustin’ and fireworks. July 20-21 On Friday and Saturday, July 2021, the men’s softball tournament will take place. To enter teams, contact Ryan Johnson (435) 262-6187. July 20 Friday at Noon, there will be a youth lamb show and judging at Fountain Green City Park, 300 West Center, at the big bowery. An ATV ride will begin at 1 p.m., for information, call city hall (435) 445-3453. From 3 to 9 p.m., a craft fair will be in the park. Then from 5 to 8 p.m., the annual lamb and sourdough dinner will be available. It will be followed by the Lamb pit preparation at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., a kid’s movie will be

DONLEY L. DESPAIN JR.

After a brief Mutton Bustin’ ride during Fountain Green’s Lamb Days, the question is, “Would you do it again?” It’s on the schedule for Saturday, July 21, at 3 p.m. But there is lots that happens before, so check it out! presented at the Fountain Green Community Theatre, 60 South State. July 21 Saturday, at 6:30 a.m., Fountain Green will start the day off with a Fun Run which begins at the park,

300 West Center. To register call Chelsea Bailey (801) 885-7245. From 7 to 9 a.m., grab a bite to eat with family and friends at the chuck wagon breakfast at the park. At 7:30 a.m., the flag ceremony will be

presented. There will be a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call Ann Nielson (435) 445-3532. The historic Tithing Office and Bishop’s Storehouse Museum, located at 14 South Main Street, will be open before and after the mammoth parade. At 10 a.m., the mammoth parade begins on State Street. This year’s grand marshals are Robert and Yvonne Hansen. To participate in the parade, contact Greg Bailey (435) 262-7683. At 11:30 a.m., the watermelon eating contest gets underway in the park, followed by the Lamb Days Got Talent program at 12 noon. For information or to participate in the talent program, contact Bonnie Folkner (435) 851-0719. Activities at the park also begin at noon and include a raffle, games, rides and entertainment. Grab a bite to eat during the lamb sandwich sale at 1:30 p.m., then attend the lamb sale at 2 p.m. Mutton bustin’ takes place at 3 p.m., to participate, contact Darcie Cook at (435) 445-3272. Participants must be between four to eight years old and weigh less than 55 pounds. At 4 p.m., the Sawdust Dive and prize drawings takes place in the park. Then at 6 p.m., the annual co-ed softball championships hit it off. To conclude the day’s events, the fireworks show will begin at 10 p.m.

Pioneer celebrations in Sanpete SANPETE COUNTY — It’s that time of year when pioneer’s come to mind as the annual Pioneer Days celebrations take place to remember those who settled Utah. In addition to Fountain Green’s Lamb Days, which takes place just shortly before July 24, and Fairview City’s Pioneer Days, which begins two weeks before and then ends on July 24, the towns of Spring City, Sterling, Centerfield City and Mayfield commemorate the 24th of July, Pioneer Day. Spring City Pioneer Days for Spring City takes place July 20-24 and features street dancing, a concert, ice cream social, gospel music revival, the saga of Spring City, breakfast in the park, a fun run, parade and a park party. Friday, July 20 The annual Family Street Dance will take place from 8:30-10:30 p.m., on Main Street. This year the band will be “Junction 89.” Saturday, July 21

A concert featuring “Ophir Creek” will be held at 7 p.m., at the city park, 100 East 50 South. While there check out the Ice Cream Social. Best bring a chair to rest in while enjoying the evening. Sunday, July 22 At 7 p.m., all locals and visitors are welcome to enjoy some gospel music during the Old Time Gospel Music Revival in the Spring City Bowery, 100 East 50 South. Folks will need to bring chairs. Monday, July 23 The presentation of the Saga of Spring City, at 7 p.m., will be in the city park, bring chairs. Tuesday, July 24 On Utah’s Pioneer Day, Spring City festivities begin with a 5K Fun Run/Walk at 7 a.m., starting at the Spring City Community Center, 100 East Center Street. There is a registration fee. If registering the day of event, arrive at 6:30 a.m. For more information or to register, call or text Cynthia DeGrey at (435) 469-1328

Fun, Fun, Fun is what’s in store for those who attend summer celebrations, such as this scene from Pioneer Days in Spring City. (Photo by Ray LaFollette, The Pyramid) or send email to: caallred@hotmail. chairs, to Main Street where the ancom. nual Mammoth Parade will begin From 7 a.m.-9 a.m., the Fire- at 10 a.m. Ron and Shelly Mann are man’s Breakfast will be available for the hungry. Then stroll down, with Please see PIONEER, Page A8

Andersons named FV Pioneer Days marshals FAIRVIEW — Lowell and Jeanne Anderson will serve as grand marshals for the Fairview Pioneer Days Mammoth Parade to be held Tuesday, July 24, at 11 a.m., on State Street. Lowell Anderson was born and raised in Fairview. He is the great-grandson of early Fairview founders, Henry Weeks Sanderson and James Anderson, Sr. He served in the military, fulfilled an LDS mission, completed his education at Brigham Young University (BYU) and Utah State University, and had a 30-year career as an economist for the Bureau of Reclamation. During that time, he lived in Provo, St. George, Highland, Boise, ID; and in Cairo, Egypt. Then he returned to Fairview with his family in 1978. Since then, his family has been involved in church and community service. Lowell has served as a member of the Fairview City Planning Committee, elected as president of the Cottonwood Gooseberry Irrigation Company and appointed as River Commissioner for

Lowell, Jeanne Anderson the Lower Sanpitch River. Jeanne was born and raised in Cache County and Brigham City. She graduated from Box Elder High School, completed cosmetologist/barber school, worked as a service representative for

Mountain States Telephone and served an LDS Mission to Eastern Canada. Lowell and Jeanne met while students at BYU and have just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Since moving to Fairview, Jeanne has been active in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and among other leadership callings, she has served as Stake Relief Society President. Both Lowell and Jeanne have been blessed for their service together in the Manti LDS Temple for over 25 years. Lowell enjoys gardening and farming, Jeanne loves homemaking, reading, and sewing, together they enjoy athletic events (BYU) and traveling. The couple have visited most all of the United States and 14 foreign countries. Lowell and Jeanne have been blessed with four children, Kent W. (Tammy) Anderson, Hooper; Kayln (Kenneth) Bench, Fairview; Wade C. (Jan) Anderson, Fairview; and Rita (Kevin) Poulson, Moroni; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.


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