July 4th 2019
Mountain View Park
1500 N 170o West
John and Sherrie Watson have been privileged to spend the majority of their lives here in Farr West. They were married in 1974 after John’s mission in Mexico. Sherrie graduated that same year from Weber State in elementary education. They settled in Farr West with no desire of ever moving. They are the proud parents of five children and have 21 grandchildren. “We feel so blessed to have all of our children within just a couple of minutes of our home,” John said. John is the owner-operator of John watson Chevrolet. Sherrie has worked the past 45 years of their marriage making a house become a home and being the greatest mother and grandmother. Together they have watched their family grow and have been so blessed to live in a community where many have had such an impact on their lives and the lives of their children and grandchildren. John remembers Farr West before a freeway ran through the middle of it, when Smith and Edwards seemed like it was a twenty mile drive by bicycle! It sold war surplus, especially rocket fuel pellets, and there was only one church on the old highway. John commented, “I knew everyone and every house in Farr West from the Higley’s to the north and the Martin’s to the south, the Lund’s to the east and the Schoonmaker’s to the west. I also remember working hard, hauling hay and milking cows, hoeing sugar beets and riding horses everywhere. I loved this place and felt you couldn’t find a better place on earth.” The Watson’s have been involved with the 4th of July celebration since it started before we were a city and are proud to celebrate the growth and the many people that live and work in this community that makes it a great place to raise families today.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, June 28th 7:30 a.m. Golf Tournament Monday, July 1st Dusk Movie in the Park Thursday, July 4th 7:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk 7-8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m. Parade Line Up 9:30 a.m. Parade begins 5-8:00 p.m. Souvlaki Dinner 5-9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Children’s Races 7:30 p.m. Saw Dust Scramble 8:45 p.m.
10:00 p.m. Fireworks
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Movie in the Park
Monday, July 1st, Dusk Bring your family for a fun night at the park! There will be food and treats available. Please watch for more information on our website and Facebook page.
5k Run/Walk Andrea Zweifel, 801-731-4187 or Farr West Rec Center, 801-409-0077 Thursday, July 4th, 7:00 a.m. The 5k will start at City Hall and finish at Mountain View Park, a race map is available at http://goo.gl/ricqG5. Please register at https://farrwest4th.eventbrite.com, the City Office or Rec Center. The cost is $15 if preregistered by 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25th and $25 until 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1st. (Includes a shirt) NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1st. Shirt sizes are only guaranteed to those who register before June 25th. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners!
Parade Travis Price, 801-388-8280 or Katie Price, 801-388-8279 The parade will start promptly at 9:30 a.m., starting with the kid’s parade (please decorate bikes). Line up at 8:45 a.m. in the church parking lot at 1800 N. 1800 W. The parade will start at the church and go up Harrisville Rd to 1350 West, turn south into the Mtn. View subdivision, and west onto 1500 North until it reaches the Mtn. View Park. If you are interested in entering a float, please contact Travis or Katie by June 28th.
Calling all local Veteran’s, Military, Law Enforcement and Firefighters, please contact us! We would love to highlight you and your service in the parade. We also welcome support from local businesses and families alike! ALL FLOATS WILL NEED TO BE REGISTERED. No parking will be allowed along 1500 North during the parade, please help us in this effort.
Boyd Ferrin, 801-731-6276
Come join us for our famous souvlaki dinner prepared by the Papageorge family! Dinner goes from 5 to 8 p.m., or until we run out of food. Cost is $5 per plate. Dinner includes: one stick of souvlaki, salad, pita bread, dessert and a drink. Extra sides and drinks can be purchased at an additional cost. Food is limited and no one will be served after 8 p.m.
Booths/Children’s Games Lindsay Afuvai, 801-731-4187
Flag Ceremony Flag Ceremony by Boy Scout Troop TBA. National Anthem by Sara Oswalt.
Grand Marshal Presentation
The Grand Marshal and overall winners from the Golf Tournament, 5k Run/Walk and Float Contest will be recognized at 8:45 p.m.
Fireworks
Our excellent fireworks are set to start at 10 p.m. and will be synchronized to music under the direction of Andy Poll and Lantis Fireworks Productions. If you haven’t seen our fireworks show yet, you are missing out!
We appreciate all the help from our awesome volunteers and the Farr West City Youth Council for helping to make this year’s activities great! We hope you enjoy the holiday with your families and look forward to being a part of your day!
AND A very special thank you to those who donated to last year’s celebration:
ANDY MCCRADY FARR WEST STORAGE GRANTS SERVICE JOHN WATSON CHEVROLET LEE DICKEMORE NORTH POST STORAGE PETERSEN INC. R. RAY WARD CONSTRUCTION RANDY MARRIOTT CONSTRUCTION REMUDA GOLF ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUCK PARTS ROCKY MTN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK PARTS SMITH & EDWARDS
Saw Dust Scramble & Children’s Races The Children’s Races, under the direction of Shane Denton, will start at 7 p.m., each participant will receive a small prize. The saw dust scramble will immediately follow. This event is for children only, age brackets will be 0-2 yrs, 3-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs, 7-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs and 13-16 yrs. Prizes include coins and candy!
Booths/Children’s Games Lindsay Afuvai,
