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Show S A L E M 24 DAY^S 2 0 0 7 Salem Days: Something for everyone Christy Hardman STAFF WRITER Salem Days is full of fun events for members of the community to enjoy. It's been around for a lot of years, and while it has changed and evolved, it has also kept to the core root of what it's always been about: the community coming together to serve each other and enjoy fantastic events. This year, for the first time, the city council has assigned Nadene and John Cope to be the chairmen of Salem Days. The Copes have lived in Salem all of their lives and have been involved in Salem Days tor most of that time. "I think what we're trying to do is keep the feeling of a small town. We don't bring in big carnivals, but instead we want to keep it on a more personal level," Nadene said. Saiem Days has grown as Salem has grown. Every year they add a few different things. This year they are doing entertainment in KnoLl Park after the children's parade. There will be local talent performing as well as a visiting band that will be making an appearance. Irene and Terry Young are over the event, and it should prove to be a fun evening for everyone. "We want people to just come and bring their lawn chairs and a picnic and stay all evening," Cope said. "We'll all sit out there in the park under the shade. It's just a beautiful environment, and will be a really neat evening." Other new events this year are the movie night in the park, sponsored by Dr. Adam Lee of Redrock Orthodontics, and a kick ball tournament. Cope said there are only a few teams registered to participate so far. "There's really something for everyone," Cope said. The Duct Tape Regatta and the Gravity Grand Prix are both fairly new events, and have already become favorites with many people. Both of these events are See EVENTS • 26 Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News FAMILIAR FACES: John and Nadene Cope are this year's Salem Days chairmen. In planning this year's events, they focused on keeping the small town community feel Salem is known for. CoCe's J-fouse Main -798-3015 W Select Jewelry M$l 20^50% off "Black Hills Gold . " . - . " > • - Longview Fibre wishes our community a safe and enjoyable summer. •. "••• • •. Ears Pierced ',95 JJ Elsha Cologne ,,i•:••-•->< £& ^Carrying % Craft Bags Great for Gift , for |