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Show Hilltop 4 TIMES HILLTOP TIMES Aug. 22. 2013 Last call for 2013 governor's medal for science and technology awards 26th anniversary nominations close Sept. 13 Governor's Office of Economic Development S AMERICA'S FALLEN FIREFIGHTER ME MORI A L Courtesy illustration provided of potential memorial to remember all fallen firefighters, both civilian and military, and those who still serve. All-day Ogden memorial event to honor fallen firefighters with bands, candelight ceremony BY MARY Lou CORNY Hilltop Times editor I n accordance with the mission of the Wildland Firefighter's Association, America's Fallen Firefighter Memorial and NFFE Forest Service Union Local 125 a "celebrate life" event will be held Sept. 7 at the Ogden Amphitheater on Historical 25th St. Events throughout the day will include Smokey Bear and Boots 'N Bunkers, live bands, informational safety awareness and preparedness booths, fire engines and equipment, the Hill AFB Honor Guard and Rifle Drill Team, Jayda Thrams, a contestant from America's Got Talent, and a candlelight memorial to close the evening. The 10th Anniversary Fire Run also takes place that morning beginning at the South Valley Harley Davidson with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with the ride beginning at 9:30. The procession is scheduled to arrive at the Ogden Amphitheater at noon. For registration information contact Symbol Arts, 801-475-6000. There is a $10 entrance fee at the gate which will go toward supporting firefighters through the association and costs of the event. The America's Fallen Firefighter Memorial will honor all firefighters, including the Granite Mountain Hotshots who gave their lives trying to preserve the nation's lands and keeping people safe, and all firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty and who are still protecting the nation's lands. Proceeds from the Celebrate Life event are specifically designated for the Wildland Firefighters Association which meets with families of recently deceased firefighters killed in the line of duty, to assist families with immediate needs, travel costs, lodging, living expenses and bills that the breadwinner will not be able to pay. The association also supports injured firefighters and promotes educational efforts to the public about wildland fires as well as promoting excellence and safety in wildland firefighting. The gates will open at 11:30 a.m. Following will be the arrival of bagpipers. Throughout the day the names of fallen firefighters will be read with an accompanying ring of the bell. Music from choirs and bands, an interpretive signing dance team, a flyover by AirMed, Life Flight and Utah Highway Patrol, and honor guard presentations will be part of the entertainment throughout the day. A candlelight memorial service at 6:45 p.m. will follow remarks by local state and city officials. The memorial service will include specific mention of the 19 fallen Prescott firefighters. For more information, call 801-8653140 or 801-458-1704. ALT LAKE CITY — For 26 years, the governor of Utah has awarded the Medal for Science and Technology as a symbol of achievement to those individuals who have provided distinguished service to the state of Utah in science and technology. The deadline for submitting nominations is Sept. 13. Gov. Gary R. Herbert and the Utah State Advisory Council on Science and Technology are accepting nominations for the twenty sixth anniversary awards to be presented for 2013. The awards will be presented at a dinner in January, following the final selection of the awardees. This year, nomina- tions will follow a simplified, two-step submittal process. Interested parties should review the simple one-page form to initiate a nomination. This form can be accessed via the web at: http://business.utah. gov/governors-medals Nominations should be emailed to Carol L. George, State Science Advisor, at cgeorge@ utah.gov . Nominees selected from the first round of applications may be asked to submit a more complete application package that would include letters of recommendation. Any Utah citizen or organization may submit nominations. Nominees must meet specific requirements detailed in the "Procedures and Criteria for Selection" . document located at http:// business.utah.gov/Procedure-Criteria . Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. Nominations can be made in one of five categories: • Academic • Science education • Industry-individual (independent inventors and entrepreneurs) • Industry-Company (for- and non-profit cornpany) • Government The government category can include federal government nominations. but must meet submission requirements. * SWAP MEET ALL YEAR ROUND * MOTOR VV 5 DRIVE-IN & I. 2 a. SWAP MEET ltgi imp ?i 394-1768 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8 AM - 1 PM BUYERS FREE ON SAT! Visit Our Indoor Shops! 4 A Great Place for Those Hard to Find Bargains! 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