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Show - 4 kV ; y 'y 'O '& ,' COMMUNITY Old sorority new again , - Trn young arra womrn brratli iuw life into WSir Sli:iruu'a 9 S INSIDE Unsung hero ';y Fruit lIHgliti woman honomJ V August 12, 1007 forgtnToityfl - saaaaBXvr, aggaesBaaiioair,1 DAMS COUNTY'S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER ' More to fair than Adkins Four day event also features other acts, animals and a rodeo tt Lr By BRYQN SAXTON Un Urtxu FARMINGTON - By now you've heard. Country tinging ur Trace AJkin Milt open the Du vi County l air with a free concert The 7;30 p m. vlwvw. coupon sored by KSOP Radio, is Wednevday at the Davis County FairPark green space, 131 S. 1100 West Farmington. AdmRsion to the Aug. 1316 fair is also free. But what you probably haven't heard is the iburduy event will feature more than Adkins, al- though county olTicials say that based on phone calls to the fair offices, he's a large part of it Brad Parkin. Davis County FairPark interim director, said they expect as many as 13.000 people to attend Wednesday's concert, which will include a show and local singer Lrik llikcnloopcr as the post-firewor- ks opening act With Adkin's rising popularity with several country hits. Parkin said other fair activities "are taking a backseat" to the concert including the expansion of the outdoor rodeo arena. Parkin said the arena, now about 80 feet closer to the bandstand, puts people closer to the action of the C.R.C Rodeo. The rodeo is Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are S6 for tv adults, and S3 for those 12 and under. Other evenis include Spencer, billed as "The World's lavtevt Hypnotist" who will perform free for the public at 8 p m. I riday, at the I an Park Community Stage. The fair will alo feature "Justin Reed & Rolling thunder" at the Community Stage 8 p.m. thursday, the Barrels O Fun Carnival, and the return of Tuck-cit- 's Pelting Zoo. d llicy'rc even bringing a 2,000-poun- d Brahman bull named Alf. Kids will be able to pet his nose," Parkin said. This year the fair will also have a larger carnival, similar, if not the same size as what the Weber County Fair had. Back by popular demand is also the Junior Rodeo, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Other traditional fair features include the exhibits, the dutch oven cook-of- f, the baby contest, and the crowning of the 1997-9- 8 Davis COunty Fair royalty. Parkin said this year doing the honors will be Miss Utah Mary McDonough, a former Miss Davis County. The crowning ceremony will be Friday at noon, with the new royalty to perform at 12:30 p.m. na J-- Norton, mvkOoys. A Minnesota. . . . Kennoth D. Kennedy, son of Claudo Ken and Marlene Bingham Kennedy of Clinton, recently graduated with a bachelor of science degree in history from Eastern Oregon State University in La Grande. He will pursue a career in . , ", r - h: BRIAN DANCING Miller, See FAIR2 of floriculture a.m.: Judging of NCMOtSONSundard THE DAY AWAY: 10 a.m.: Judging 4-- H rabbits and poultry Noon: Fair opensall exhibits; petting zoo opens; Blue Sage (bluegrass), community stage 1 p.m.: Tap Dancing Grandmas, community stage 2 p.m.: Senior citizens con- tests, community stageMarian MePeak 3 p.m.: The Wilkinson Family, community stage 4 p.m.: Breeding beef judging; local talent; 4-storytelling content test, 4-4:30 p.m.: Tauna Lyn, community stage 5:30 p.m.: Autumn Glow line dancers, community stage 6 p.m.: Sunshine Generation, community stage; breeding sheep judging 7 P.m.: Local talent 7:30 p.m.: Trace Adkins Concert, KSOP stage 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks 10 p.m.: Fair closes H H r Thursday, Education Day 7:30 a.m.: Golf tournament,. Valley View Golf Course 10 a.m.: Fair opensall exhibits; petting zoo opens; local talent 10:30 a.m.: Livestock judging contest 1 1 a.m.: Local talent 2 4-- H H Friday, Moms and Babys Day Out, Royalty Day 8 a.m.: 4-horse show 10 a.m.: Fair opensall exhibH its; petting zoo opens; baby contest, community stage 10:30 a.m.: Junior dairy showing and fitting 1 1 a.m.: Junior and open dairy show, livestock arena Noon: Family Friends Pet Show (south of livestock bam) Introduce Davis County royalty, Miss Utah and city royalties, community stage 12:30 p.m.: Davis County royalty performs 1 p.m.: City royalties perform, community stage 2 p.m.: Local talent, communiand open goat ty stage; See EVENTS2 4-- H correspondent - FARMINGTON - From now on its No Parking on Farmingtons 400 West near State Street. The City Council approved red painting of the curbs and placement of No Parking signs immediately upon recommendation of the citys police chief and consulting engineer. Although the 400 W. State intersection June 15. Larson attended Davis High School before attending Utah State University to complete his requirements. pre-dent- Scholarship winner . . . Chantel M. Walton, a senior nursing major, received an Edmond E. and Alice R. Palmatier Nursing Scholarship from Boise State University. She has been the BSU Student Nurse Association secretary for two years and a junior and senior class representative for the bacculaureate program. She is a 1989 graduate of Davis High School. . . . Jennifer Susan Sickert of Layton has been named to the dean's list for spring semester at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. A student much earn a 3.700 or better grade point average while carrying 12 or more graded p.m.: Rainbow Factory, Knorr, community stage 5 p.m.: Local talent 6 p.m.: Shaw Dance, commu- nity stage 6:30 p.m. and youth pet show, livestock arena 7 p.m.: 4-and youth dog show; golf awards; junior rodeo 8 p.m.: Justin Reed & Rolling Thunder, community stage 10 p.m.: Fair closes education. . . . Susan Olsen of Kaysville recently received an associate of science degree from Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne. . . . Kyle Marsh Larson, son of Alvin and Carolyn Larson of Kaysville, has received a doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco during commencement ceremonies Making the grade showing and fitting; Marcia By TOM BUSSELBERG r Craig a presenter with the Utah Dancing up a storm Bad weather doesnt hinder lessons of pioneer steps outside on the lawn. This is the first season weve ever been rained on. But the event happens to be a favorite, she said. THOMAS E. CYNTHIA Everyones interest is peaked on pioneering By activities. People are trying to reconnect with their Davis Bureau people have no clue about what their ISLAND - Heel, toe; heel, past...Young was like. This is an event that connects peopast slide. ANTELOPE with their past, Evans said. demonstration of history and a pleThe hourlong presentation was given by folklesson of dance all in one. lorist Craig Miller, in cooperation with the Utah It was a chance to hear and appreciate the Humanities Council. e music of Utah Mormon pioneers again. Millers presentation began with a lecture on It isnt every day that pioneers get to do the ac- the history of Mormon dance, a demonstration, tivities their ancestors adapted, but Saturday some and it ended in dancing activities for all. did. Music of string instruments and an accordion About 40 people showed up at the Fielding was provided by the Hooper Hometown Players Garr Ranch at Antelope Island State Park to leam (Catherine Gamer, Genevieve Johnston, Bonnie how dance flourished in the Mormon West. . Call and Margie Kite). This is the third year for the event that appeals Ive had so much fun here in the past. I look to a broad range of ages. But Saturdays crowd forward to it, said band member Call, as she was a little less diverse - more women than men, tuned up her violin. more older folks than younger folks. Miller called the quartet the closest, most auOlder folks love it, because they dont have an thentic sound of pioneer dance tunes that repreopportunity (to get out and do this as much), e Utah repertoire. sented said Ann Evans, park ranger and event coordinaThe folklorist has spent more than a dozen tor. dances that were researching old-tim- e years The crowd was less than half the size the event to Utah pioneer history for centuries. Millunique usually draws. Evans attributed the smaller crowd er said he found 23 dances specific to Utah. to the weather. It rained all morning up until 10 See DANCE2 minutes before the presentation, which was held Standard-Examin- old-tim- actually should see traffic flow improvements thanks to installation of curb and gutter and lane striping, council members said a one-lan- e road is created with parking along both sides of the roadway. The culprits are visitors to Lagoon who park there and walk to the amusement park rather than pay the $5 parking fee. Until this year, Farmington residents could park free at Lagoon. Engineer Larry Bicknell from the Mur credits. . . . Laura Elizabeth Clouser of Layton has been named to the deans list for third term at Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho. PET OF WEEK Lucky has been neutered and had his shots. He is available from the Davis County Animal Shelter for a $25 adoption fee which includes spayneuter certificate and exam. Adoption hours are from 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Call extension 2, for more information. 2-- 544-835- old-tim- No more parking on 400 West to get to Lagoon Standard-Examine- tunwo Humanities Speakers Bureau, leads Katherine St John under a bridge during a pioneer dance demonstration on Antelope Island Saturday. Miller presented 'Dance T raditions of Deseret at the Fielding Gan Ranch House, which has become an annual event on the island. About 40 people turned out for the demonstration despite bad weather. Catherine Gamer (left) of the Hooper Home Town Players, plays the accordion for dancers. Friends Pet Show, sponsored by RC Willeys' and First National Bank, will be Friday at noon, south of the livestock bam. They tan have fish, crickets, anything," said Alvin Richins, contest coordinator. community stage 3 p.m.: Local talent, sheep degree above . . . Adrlcnn M. Gilletpl of Layton received a master of science degree in women's Studies dunng spring commencement exercises at Mankato Stato University In The First Annual Family 9:30 a.m.: Judging of horticul- an Him tor con 70 4951 To submit H ture DAVIS LIVES Neighdors 4-- H 8 a.m.: Open horse showare- - 11 f full-sic- Noon: School tours with Davis County royalty; old fashioned races and games; swine showing and fitting; public speaking and demonstrations, 4-tent 1 p.m.: Magician Mark, community stage, beef showing and fitting Wednesday, Senior Citizens Day S M, Events to continue over four days Heres a schedule of events at the Davis County Fair. V0L1G.N0.1C5 ray firm of Parsons BrinkerhofT recommended prohibiting parking with a 200 - foot minimum on the east side at State Street and No Parking on the west side because much of it is on the inside portion of a horizontal curve, causing potential sight distance problems. et Bicknell added that strong consideration should be given to prohibiting all parking on both sides of 400 West because of the number of trucks that pass through there. In addition. City Manager Max For-bus- h recommended chaining off the parking area on the west side of 400 West near the gazebo in the new park and monument during Lagoons season. A neighborhood representative would have a key allowing additional parking for area residents use. Among improvements planned for the See PARKING2 Best Quote I have to grab Alex by the ankles and shake him a little bit. And he grabs me by the shirt and shakes me a little bit and lets me know whos boss. Layton Fire Chief Allan Peek on negotiating with City Manager Alex Jensen for amenities at the new 6 fire station. 00003 |