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Show My 20, 2011 .--' v - TIMPANQGOS TIMES . 5 "Funeral Potatoes" to Perform Sunday ' 1 . V : ,.: ! I :;. j ) - : :-- ' - V". """N ' ' in amir 1 Zy Ziwrfa Butler Celebrate Pioneer Day with some great pioneer music per-formed by a group of Pleasant Grove's own musicians, "Fu-neral Potatoes." Enjoy a variety of music that was played and sung by the pioneers, as well as some Celtic, bluegrass, and con-temporary folk tunes. This free concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on July 24, at the east lawn of the Pleasant Grove Commu-nity Center, 547 S. Locust Ave. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for more comfortable outdoor seating. Sunday's concert will fea-ture several songs that were sung by the pioneers. "Hard Times" by Stephen Foster (who also created "Camptown Races" and "Oh Siisannah") was a song that spoke to the pioneers, as they, too faced many hardships and hard times. "Buffalo Gals" was popular for singing and dancing, and "Red Wing" was a popular fiddle tune. "We'll be playing a big variety," said Doug Thomp-son. In celebration of many of , the pioneers' Irish roots, several Celtic pieces will be performed. They will also perform several lively bluegrass numbers. "Funeral Potatoes" began as a band to accompany the Timpanogos Stake of the LDS Church as the youth partici-pated in the pioneer trek. Al-though the membership of the group has changed somewhat over the years, the mainstay of the group is Doug Thomp-son and members of his musi-cal family. "Funeral Potatoes" consists of Doug Thompson on guitar; son Dillon Thompson on bass; Lisa and Jessica Banks, a mother-daught- er duo on violins; Melanie Anderson, violin; Katy Heder on guitar; Trevor Heder on banjo, Michael Heder on guitar and mandolin; and Misty Medeiros on mandolin. Sunday's concert will fea-ture a variety of music that will be enjoyed by young and old alike. What can be a more fit-ting end to a day of celebration of heritage and roots than to en-joy this concert in the park at the foot of majestic Mount Timpa-nogos. "Funeral Potatoes" will perform songs that were sung by the pioneers at the Concert in the Park on Sunday. They will also perform several lively bluegrass numbers and a variety of music that will be enjoyed by young and old alike. rrmp - July Beautification Awards Announced K 'Vf ''''.' ' " ' r " . " : , ... V , ' ' ' - - - F i"n"f' vw'i n-- , p ' "K f." ' i - - 'y V ..... ... "" ' - ' ' ; ..' ' Pleasant Grove's Beautifica-tion Commission has awarded the various Historic Neighborhood's their "Yard of the Month" for July. Congratulations to the following selected yards: For the Little Denmark Neighborhood, Neil and Christy Beckstrand at 582 North 100 West was the winner. Manila Neigh-borhood winner is Larry and Anne Bowen at 3133 North Millcreek Road. Scratch Gravel is Kristin Welch at 524 East 100 South. The Big Springs Neigh-borhood winners are Ron and Jeanne Sanders at 1165 North 7301 East. Travis and Audrey Genta at 2078 North 80 West was selected for the North Fields Neighborhood. Battle Creek is Sandie Jeserick at 357 South 1210 East. Mud Hole is, Clyde and Mary Reay at 1201 West 930 North. The Monkey Town Neigh-borhood winners are John and Nancy Webster at 560 North 500 East. Old Fort is Stan and Barbara Anderson at 405 East Center. Thomas and Jeralyn Merrill at 904 Sage Circle are the Grove Creek winners. String Town winners are Craig and Keely Giles at 652 South Locust. Battle Creek Neighborhood Winner: Sandie Jeserick. Big Springs Neighborhood Winners: Ron and Jeanne Sanders. i i .,.,. - ! V . c - - ..... vv ', Grove Creek Neighborhood Winners: Thomas and Jeralyn Merrill. Mud Hole Neighborhood Winners: Clyde and Mary Reay. String Town Neighborhood Winners: Craig and Keely Giles. "Cheney" continued from Page 3 if he is not on my team. I would pay to see him play. I would pay to see Jimmer play the same way I would pay to see any great who loves what he does, and is incredible at it. Jimmer being part of the game means I will be at least be paying attention, unlike many years in the past, unlike last year. When I see Jimmer, I see a joy for the game that I haven't seen in years, except with Derek Jeter or Chipper Jones of the MLB, or Troy Polamalu of the NFL, or John Stockton a little closer to home. The business end of the game has taken over, and I am not interested in the NBA as a business. I am hoping that Jimmer will breathe some non-corporate air into the league. Have you seen Jimmer open his mouth and scream? There is a lot of oxygen being utilized all new air. I will be watching wherever he plays and for whomever. You will know how he did in his game just by looking at our front porch. There will be one light on if by land, two if by sea, and three if by Jimmer. for 25 per cent of the final vote, which almost makes him the incumbent. No other BYU player has ever won the Naismith Award. Not even Danny Ainge, whom many wish to see as Jimmer's chosen running mate kind of a new schoolold school, May September, ObamaBiden thing. The Oscar Robertson Trophy was voted on by 900 sports journalists who have always had the good of the country at heart and they voted for Jimmer. Everyone, that is, but one rogue voter from the AP media panel that selects the weekly top 25 voted for Jimmer for the AP team. Rumor is that the one dissenting voter was too busy trying to unload Ohio State football memorabilia to get the vote right. I am aware of all of the decorations bestowed by a grateful public. I know that happy fans equal happy voters, and yet, I say that the presidency is not in the cards for The Jimmer. Jimmer, months before his first NBA outing, has filled a hole in the NBA that the NBA doesn't even realizes has been missing or why they have been missing it. He likes people and people like love Jimmer Fredette. "He is humble, friendly and smart," said ESPN commentator Rick Reilly. Local blogs say, "All of BYU feels like they are best friends with this guy. He isn't (called) like a typical athlete would be called he's Jimmer, and you guys go waaaaay back." And his appeal doesn't stop with the locals. Sports Illustrated writer Kelli Anderson called him a "Jimmer Dandy" and a "Scoring Machine." The Jazz could use a scoring machine, especially "One who is in range as soon as he steps off the bus." There is something to be said for the guy who has established he will play his heart out and not throw tantrums. Potential draft picks should have a category on their score card for sportsmanship, professionalism and getting along with coaches. Bottom line for me is that I love to watch him play, even Cedar Hills Set to Kick Off 2011 Tot Soccer Program Cedar Hills City Recreation Department is excited to begin another season of Tot Soccer. This is a learn-to-pla- y soccer league for three and four years old. Children must be three by August 11, 2011 to participate and the registration fee for the six-ga- season will be $15 and is available online thru August 2 on the Cedar Hills' city web site. Paper registrations will be received at the city office through August 2 at 5 p.m. A late fee of $5 will be assessed after August 2. The new online registration option offers convenience and flexibility, and residents are encouraged to utilize this new service. Games will be played on Thursday evenings, starting August 11. For more information, residents may contact Kaity at ext. 1 1 1 at the city office or kwhittakercedarhills. org. P " JV " ......' .4 . .1 milt ... ' Vm ,. . .. -.-.. ...-P- ..J n, r-- Lindon Days 5K Dash and Kids Fun Run 201 1 On Saturday, August 13," 2011, as part of the Lindon Days celebration, there will be the 5K dash and Kids Fun Run. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. with the race starting at 7:30 a.m. The Kids Fun Run is free of charge for those not wanting a race shirt or $7 for those wanting a race shirt. for the 5K, which includes a race shirt, is $15. Race day registration is $20 and receiving a shirt cannot be guaranteed. This year will feature a new course. The course will begin and end in the City Center Park. Participants and fans can then join others for the Mayor's Pancake Breakfast. Jifcii TddditDfte TimpffnogosTiiiies ! j |