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Show i 2 0 0 7 * • * * * S A LE * em Oays Welcome to Our Little'Peace' of America Lane Henderson MAYOR Much of life is made up of things we think we will one day do — of things we postpone, of things we set Across an ocean, there is a cemetery aside, of things we dream about. And built for Allied soldiers who died in one of the best things we can decide to World War II. It includes a memorial do now is to continue the traditions of with an inscription that captures the service that have made our city great. sentiment of those who fought: "For During our celebration, let us your tomorrow we gave our today." resolve to come a little closer and The love of freedom and country spend time with the ones who mean is why our Salem Days Committee the most. Be part of the celebrachose our theme for Salem Days: Sa- tion by participating in the events lem, Our Little 'Teace" of America. as fathers and sons or mothers and For me, Salem is a wonder of Amer- daughters. Many of us wait too long ica. From towering Mt. Loafer to our to make cherished memories that shining Salem Pond, the beauty of the will stand the test of time. area is unsurpassed. Our joy, in part, Today, purple mountains still rise is due to those who went before. They in majesty, and amber waves of grain paved the way and built the bridge for continue to fill our baskets. All of these those that followed. The theme is a fit- beauties make up the city we love. Sating tribute to the beauty of the land lem, the beautiful, we so proudly call as well as the people. you home. CONTENTS 3 Grand Marshals 7 Hometown Parade 10 Calendar of Events 12 Pageant and Fireworks 14-15 Salem Days snapshots 16 Past Families of the Year and Community Service Award Recipients 22 Car Show 23 Salem Youth Council 24 Salem Days: Something for Everyone Cover photo courtesy of Douglas Adams. All content herein contained ©2007 The Spanish Fork News |