2015 Hurricane Peach Days Magazine

17th Annual September 4 & 5, 2015

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Welcome To Peach Days 2015!

Welcome to our 17th annual “Peach Days: A Celebration of our Heritage”. We are excited to share another year of hometown fun with all of you.

We welcome friends, family, acquaintances and new comers alike. This celebration has become a beloved pm, and fireworks are at 9:30. The official close will small town event that draws people from all over the be at 10pm. county, state, and world!

We hope you will join us at one more year of This year you will find the same events that we celebration and good old fashioned fun and have come to expect and enjoy. As always, there entertainment. Peach Days is the biggest celebration is something for young and old alike, and you can our community sponsors, and is something you come for free or spend a little cash. We will begin will not want to miss! It is a great time to meet Friday Sep.t 4 at 10 am with the Displays, Quilt old friends and make some new ones. It is the best Show and camp, and continuous entertainment. The ending to a beautiful summer in our great Hurricane food, commercial and homemade sales booths will Community. Come make some memories with us at also open and provide us all with delicious foods Peach Days! See you there! and enticing merchandise.

If you would like some free food – join in the eating contests either Friday or Saturday, or try the food samples at the favorite Pioneer Corner on Saturday where you can enjoy demos and samples of skills passed down from pioneer ancestors. There is also continuous entertainment on two different stages and children love the ongoing candy cannon blasts that are nearby. Wrap up Friday with Big Hero 6 “Movie in the Park” held on the lawn by the Pickleball court.

Saturday morning starts off with the 12 K fun run and Canal Treks, followed by the biggest and best parade Washington County has to offer! If you are an HHS graduate (or wish you were!) come and mingle at the All Class Reunion after the parade until noon. Kids and teens will also love the activities from bounce houses to the zip line and climbing wall.

The Home Depot Activity kits go fast – so don’t miss the Saturday 10 am start time. And the final round of Hurricane’s Got Talent will fill up seats fast Saturday afternoon. Saturday evening is the Peach Cook-off, Rodeo, and concerts – all looked forward to and worth attending. We will close displays at 9

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Hurricane City Peach Days Celebration Wednesday, September 2 - Saturday, September 5

Wednesday Sept 2, 2015 All Day Committees set up for displays: Hurricane Community Center 4 to 8:30 pm Home Arts and Fine Art Entries to be turned in. (Pick up Saturday 9 pm FIRM) Thursday Sept 3, 2015 4 to 8:30 pm Garden, Flowers, Bottled, Baked & Candy goods entries to be turned in (Pick up Saturday 9 pm FIRM) All Day Judging and set up 12 noon - 7 pm Food, Commercial & Homemade Sales booths set up (Thursday ONLY.) 6:00 pm Hurricane’s Got Talent! – Preliminary Round – Fine Arts Building Friday Sept 4, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Peach Days Opens:

Displays: Home and Fine Arts and Garden, flowers, baking and bottling (Community Center Bldg) Quilt Show (quilts displayed by Zion Piecemakers Quilt Guild members only) (Fine Arts Bldg)

Food / Commercial / Homemade Booths Open

Candy Cannon and Pioneer Games /Kiddie Carnival / Games

Quilt Camp: 10 am-10pm.(635-4748 or Peachdaysquiltcamp.blogspot.com) sponsor- Main Street Quilt Cottage 12 Noon Continuous Entertainment: 2 stages 3:00-7:00 pm 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament- HHS main and Aux gym (Call Franci 208-540-1323) 4:00 pm Eating Contest (Fine Arts Lawn) - Family of four – Hot Dogs 6:00 pm Eating Contest (Fine Arts Lawn) - Family of Four – Sliders 6:30 pm Mayor Awards/ Grand Marshall Presentation: Stage one- north lawn Dusk (@8:30) Movie in the Park – “Big Hero 6” (grass west of Fine Arts Bldg) Sponsored by Hurricane Pediatric Dentistry -Bring your own blanket or chair 10:00 p.m.

Displays close Saturday Sept 5, 2015 6:15 a.m.

12K Fun Run (Meet Community Center Parking Lot; register 5:30 a.m.)

6:30 a.m.

Historic Hurricane Canal Trail Trek (Strenuous and moderate levels: meet at Heritage Park; free t-shirt) 8:00 a.m.

Historic Hurricane Canal Trail Trek (Easy Level Meet at Bowery Trail Head 200 N. 200 E.) 9:00 a.m.

Parade (line up 8:00 a.m. along 400 South -Parade route cleared from 7 am to 11 am)

Parade starts at 400 S. Main, north to 100 South; west to 300 West; then south to 300 South

ending at Red Brick Church parking 300 S. 300 W. After parade HHS All Class Reunion: after parade until noon – Reunion Room Community Center (@ 10:30am) Displays: Home and Fine Arts and Garden, flowers, baking and bottling (Community Center Bldg)

Quilt Show (quilts displayed by Zion Piecemakers Quilt Guild members only) (Fine Arts Bldg)

Pioneer Corner begins (and runs until 5:00 PM)

Food / Commercial / Homemade Booths open

Continuous Entertainment: 2 stages

Candy Cannon and Pioneer Games / Kiddie Carnival / Games 10 am - 1 pm Home Depot Kids Kit Activity: FREE (first come first serve) Held on lawn by pickleball courts 11 am (all day) 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament continues – HHS Main Gym 2 – 6 p.m.

Hurricane’s Got Talent! Final Round - Fine Arts Building 2:00 p.m.

Eating Contest (Fine Arts Lawn) - Family of Four - Pizza 5:00 p.m.

Eating Contest (Fine Arts Lawn) – Family of Four - Cobbler 5:00 p.m.

Peach Cook-off (Community Cntr. South Sidewalk: enter dishes 4:30 - 5 p.m. Judging at 5:00) 7:00 p.m.

Rodeo (Rodeo Grounds north of town by swimming pool) 8:00 p.m.

Concerts (2 different stages) 9:00 p.m.

Displays close (NO displays picked up before 9 pm) 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks!

10:00 p.m.

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Peach Days 2015 Entry Information DISPLAYS:

* Sweepstakes receive $10, Reserve Sweeps $5. * All entries will receive ribbons. * Enter display items from 4 to 8:30 pm Wed. Sept 2 for Home and Fine Arts Thurs. Sept 3 for Garden,Bottling,& Baking. * Entries picked up Sat. Sept 5 from 9 to 10pm.

(NO EARLY WITHDRAWAL. NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Home Arts (Enter Wed. Sept 2 from 4 – 8:30 pm)

1. Enter crafts such as tole, woodworking, sewing, quilts, dolls, dried flower arrangements, etc.

2. There will be youth and adult divisions.

3. Enter as often as you like.

4. Win a blue, red, white, or sweepstakes ribbon.

5. All Sweepstakes will receive cash prizes.

6. Special displays by invitation (or call if interested).

(For more info. call Julie Iverson 673-6875)

Fine Arts (Enter Wed. Sept 2 from 4 – 8:30 pm)

1. Enter artwork in 6 categories: 1: pencil, chalk, charcoal, pen & ink;

2: Watercolor; 3: oils acrylics; 4: mixed media;

5:photography; 6. 3-D Art. 2. Entries limited to 2 items total per person.

3. Artwork and photography MUST be ready to hang.

4. Divisions: professional; semi-prof.; amateur; youth (age 13-18); children (age 7 –12); children (age 6 and under) and special needs.

5. Size limit (because of display space) no larger than 2’x4’.

6. All Sweepstakes will receive cash prizes.

(For more info. call Stephan Jones 215-8683)

Garden, Flowers, Baked and Bottled goods (Enter Thurs. Sept 3 from 4 – 8:30 pm)

1. There will be a youth division age 16 and under in baking only.

2. All other categories are general entry.

3. All Sweepstakes will receive cash prizes.

Garden judging guidelines: 1. There must be 3 items of comparable size, shape and color per entry on a white paper plate except large items (melons etc.)

2. Entries should be clean and ready for judging.

3. Crate Display: Arrange a 13x15 shallow crate (provided by Peach Days) with assorted fruits and vegetables. This can be done by individuals or groups (neighbors, friends, clubs, organizations, etc.) Crates will be judged like all other entries, including a sweepstakes cash prize. NO People’s Choice Award

Flowers 1. Fresh cut flowers – enter individual or a multi flower bouquet.

2. Judged on size, quality, color variety and creativity.

Bottled goods judging guidelines 1. Display preserved food in a clear standard canning jar.

2. Leave proper headspace for each variety. (1” for low acid foods, vegetables and meat; 1/2” for acid foods, fruits & tomatoes; 1/4” for jams, juices, pickles and relishes.)

3. Product should not be mushy or over-processed.

Baked goods and candy judging guidelines 1. Must include a recipe card with ingredients listed.

2. There must be at least 5 samples / entry except for larger items (bread, or pies). No entries that require refrigeration.

3. Enter items on a paper plate in a Ziploc bag or wrapped in plastic wrap.

(For more info call Susan Johnson 635-4987)

12K Fun Run (Start at Community Center)

1. Sat. Sept 5. Register 5:30 a.m. Race 6:15 am 2. Anyone can win: estimate your time and the closest to estimate wins! No watches allowed! (Info: Emily Ballard- 669-6191)

Rodeo

Rough stock, roping, and gymkhana events. Held Sat Sept 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Entry fee must be paid by Monday Aug 31 to avoid late fee. For info call Kathie and Kelby Iverson 635-2730.

Peach Cook off (Saturday Sept 5)

1. Prepare your favorite Peach dish (hot or cold) and bring to the south sidewalk of the Community Center next to the classrooms (near 100 South Street).(Back to original location).

2. Enter dishes between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Sat Sept 5. Judging will begin at 5:00 p.m.

3. To qualify for prizes, recipes are due to Peggy Clyde by Aug. 26.

4. Peach Cookbook will be available to purchase that day if enough recipes are turned in.

5. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd – Cash Prizes, & Grand Prize: Bosch Bread Maker (For more information call Peggy Clyde 635-2633. Recipes can be sent via Email: peggyclyde@beyondbb.com

Parade (Sat. Sept 5)

1. Line up 8:00 a.m.

2. Parade starts at 9:00 a.m.

3. All groups, families, organizations, businesses, individuals, etc. are encouraged to enter!(For info call Angie Erickson 680-1973 or peachdaysparade@gmail.com )

Hurricane’s Got Talent!

Held in Community Center Fine Arts Bldg. Preliminary round Thurs Sept 3 at 6:00 pm; Finals Sat. Sept 5 at 2:00 p.m. Three categories (adult, 13-18, 12 & under). Prizes: 1st - $100, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $35. For entry and general info call Mark Phillips 862-6143

Commercial/Food Booths (Sign ups open April 1st each year) Reserve commercial for $150 and food for $200. For more info and to reserve a space call Kelly Klienman (619-5387).

Homemade Sales (Sign ups open April 1st each year)

Reserve a space at $75 per booth. Info: Paula Arriola 862-3787 or 635-4426 or Roseanne King 632-2443. 75% of each booth is homemade. No power/ water available: If you need these, please reserve a Commercial Booth

Historic Hurricane Canal Pioneer Trek

Saturday Sept 5. Meet at Heritage Park at 6:30 a.m. for the moderate (4.5 miles) or strenuous (5.7 miles) hikes. Meet at the Bowery Trail Head at 8:00 a.m. for the mild (1/4 mile) hike. Bring water and wear good shoes.

Hurricane Canal Trail Shirts given out at early hike. Call Laura Thomas (6359111) for more info.

Pioneer Corner

Displays and demonstrations of traditional pioneer crafts and lifestyles.

Samples available, but no vendors (to sell items contact Homemade or Commercial for a space). To participate or for more information call Kimberly Nielson (635-7454) General Information call Exec. Board members David Stirland 635-0343, Jarolyn Stout 635-4204, Vera Hirschi 635-4426.

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Divisions: grades 5-6/ 7-8,/ 9-12 ($60) or Open ($100). Prize for division first place. For more info: Franci Homer 208-540-1323

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Peach Days History

17th Annual Peach Days

This Labor Day weekend, September 4 & 5, will be the 17th annual celebration of Peach Days. However, Peach Days really began a long time ago. It is an integral part of Hurricane’s history. What began as a Fruit Festival in 1909 would evolve into the Peach Days and eventually the Washington County Fair.

When the infamous Hurricane Canal began to flow the life blood of the valley – water – the farmers were able to begin planting. Water was available as early as 1906, but not until 1908 did it reach the South Fields. Several thousand Elberta peach trees were purchased and planted by the valley’s newly formed “commercial club” in 1908. They battled many hungry rabbits as they nurtured these baby trees along. Frank Barber, an experienced nursery man from Centerville, Utah came to Hurricane in January 1907 and began cracking peach pits which he planted in the spring. He organized the Hurricane Nursery Company (later the Dixie Fruit and Produce Company). Barber became involved in the commercial club and as the vice president organized the first “Fruit Festival”.

This was held in 1909 in the Social Hall. The townspeople came and displayed the best fruits they had raised: Elberta peaches, grapes, and melons. The produce was judged and then those attending the “Fruit Festival” all helped eat the scrumptious display.

The second year (1910) the Festival expanded and invited outsiders to share in Hurricane’s wealth. The Hurricane

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residents and guests shared a meal, then moved to the Social Hall to view the fruit displays. It was described in the county news as fruit with “an extra superior quality”, and that “finer peaches were never seen anywhere”. Equal praise was given to the grapes, melons and other fruits (except for the apples which were a little wormy). After the judging and prizes, the crowd once again ate the delicious fruits. The day’s festivities were rounded off with a baseball game and a dance at the town square (now Heritage Park and Hurricane Community Center).

From these humble beginnings the fruit festival grew into a two day event with roping contests, foot races, horse races, bronco riding, steer wrestling, baseball, dancing parties and cantatas. The fruit was still the center of the event and on the afternoon of the second day the melons were cut and everyone ate the fruit display.

The Fruit Festival became the Hurricane Peach Days. The first Peach Days was held July 20, 1911. It was originally

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17th Annual Peach Days called Elberta Days, and in 1915 the name was changed to Peach Days. Exciting things happened at Peach Days, like in 1916 when Mr. Fox brought his automobile to the celebration and charged 10 cents for a ride from the north end of Main Street to the flour mill and back! In 1929 Hurricane’s Peach Days had livestock and poultry exhibits, agricultural and horticultural displays, and various entertainments. It had achieved county fair status. At this time the county wanted to hold this fair annually and alternate among the towns of the county. The suggestion to hold it in St. George the next year was made, but the 1930 festival was again in Hurricane, and there it was to remain. In 1951 the name was changed to the Washington County Fair. County commissioners asked Hurricane to make this the county fair celebration because of its great success.

The fair grew bigger and bigger. By the 1970s seed displays and agricultural exhibits were held in the old high school gym, and home arts exhibits were in the elementary multi-purpose room. During the 1980s it was expanded over a couple of city blocks. Home arts and baked and bottled goods were displayed in the new Hurricane High School’s gym and other parts of the building. Commercial booths lined the street along 100 south to Hurricane Elementary where in the old gym were seed and agricultural displays. Food booths were nestled along the street under the shade trees of the Elementary. At least three Continuous Entertainment stages were set up. One on the new High School Lawn, one among the booths along 100 south, and another on the lawn at the elementary. The carnival was set up over the years in various places (football or practice field, the street, playground, and a vacant lot), boxing was held at the American Legion Boxing Arena, and a rodeo at the American Legion Rodeo Grounds. Dances were held (a teenager’s dance and a country dance) at the old tennis courts, and the American Legion patio. The music could be heard all over the downtown and nearby residential area. Two parades were held: a children’s parade on Friday evening, and a general parade on Saturday morning.

Remodeling at Hurricane High School caused the County Fair to be moved to the new Hurricane Middle School in the early 1990s. It was much more cramped and congested there and only lasted a few years before the new fair grounds were built at the Washington County Regional Park, and the Washington County Fair was moved to these new facilities.

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Hurricane residents missed the small town celebration that had grown so large and moved from the downtown part of their community. In 1999 the first board members (David Stirland, Tom Hirschi, Jarolyn Stout, and Vera Hirschi) organized committees and the first “new” Peach Days, which was held September 3rd and 4th, 1999. It was a huge success, with even its critics admitting it was a wonderful event. The community feeling of unity was back. Fond memories of days gone by were relived, and new memories were made. The goal of the board and committees has been to keep Peach Days a smaller hometown event without an over-flux of “commercial”. Peach Days was held in its old stomping grounds at the old HHS and Hurricane elementary grounds. The old High School was torn down in 2004, so the layout was changed and expanded to the Elementary building, but the events and displays are still much the same. Then in 2010 when Hurricane Elementary was moved to a new location, Hurricane City purchased the old school building and grounds, which is now the Hurricane Community Center. With the acquisition of the old “town square”, it allowed Peach Days to run for two full days as the school schedule no longer needed to be worked around.

Whether you are a native to the area or a transplant, Peach Days will give you a great sense of community and appreciation for our pioneer heritage. You can walk through room in the Community Center or Fine Arts building and view various handiwork, garden and art displays. You may want to attend the craft show, or wander through pioneer corner and learn about the crafts and skills our pioneer ancestors passed down. Kids will enjoy the kiddy carnival, Pioneer Games and Candy Cannon. Be sure to grab a bite to eat at the food booths lining the street in front of the Community Center and relax under the shade as you listen to some local talent at the continuous entertainment. Don’t miss the parade Saturday morning or the old fashioned rodeo Saturday night or “Come See Our Valley” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for some great entertainment.

Hurricane has a great heritage to celebrate. Be sure to celebrate with us this year at Hurricane Peach Days.

(References for this article from: “A Little Oasis in the Desert”

by W. Paul Reeve, 1996; and “Hurricane Then and Now” by Dell C Stout, 1999).

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17th Annual Peach Days Peach Days Events and Activities Exhibits–There will be Home Arts, Fine Arts, garden and canning displays in the lunchroom and various rooms of the Hurricane Community Center. Group and individual displays of handiwork from the past year may be entered. Artists of all ages will have a chance to show off their talents in different aspects of artwork. Gardeners, home canners, and bakers also get to enter their favorite products for display. The Home Arts, Fine Arts, gardening, candy and canning will all have their entries judged and ribbons will be awarded. Be sure to wander through the Hurricane Community Center & enjoy yourself as we share our talents with one another.

Parade–The parade will begin on Saturday, September 5 at 9:00 a.m. Line up starts at 8:00 a.m. There will be some fun entries in the parade this year. The parade will begin at 400 South and Main, turns down 100 South and travels West and turns South on to 300 West. It will end on 300 South and 300 West. No parking on parade route on Saturday, September 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For entry information, call Angie Erickson 680-1973 or peachdaysparade@ gmail.com. Don’t miss this fun traditional part of Peach Days!

Peach Cook-off–Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 5 at 5:00 p.m. on the south side sidewalk of the Community Center for the Peach Days Peach Cook-off. Any peach dishes whether hot or cold are encouraged to be entered. Cobblers, drinks, cakes, breads or whatever creative dish you may know of, are all welcome. There will be prizes awarded! Pull out those favorite recipes and let’s show off our cooking talents. For more information, call Peggy Clyde at 635-2633.

There are only two rules for the cook-off. 1- Submit your recipe with a valid phone number by August 26 to Peggy Clyde (peggyclyde@beyondbb.com). 2- Bring your prepared peach dish to be judged between 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Judging will start at 5:00 p.m. All submitted entries will be qualified for the Grand Prize of a Bosch Bread Machine!!! Cash prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd runners up. A cookbook will be published containing all of the submitted recipes. Come and taste the entries after the judging around 6:00 p.m. on the South sidewalk of the Community Center.

Food and Commercial Booths–Food & Commercial booths will be spread along the street between the elementary buildings. Relax under a shade tree while you enjoy a meal or snack. Everything from hot dogs to Navajo tacos & ice cold drinks to shaved ice treats will be availabe to buy. Browse through the commercial booths for a variety of wares to purchase. There should be something for everyone.

Homemade Show–The north Community Center lawn is the perfect place to show and buy wares from some of our local talented crafters. The craft show will be open all day Friday and Saturday. Come with your Christmas shopping list! 75% of each booth is homemade, and some are certified with “Utah’s Own”! HUGE variety of items for sale.

Rodeo–Saturday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. will be an amateur Jackpot, Bull Riding, Roping, Mutton Bustin’, Chicken chase, and hometown rodeo events. A cook shack will be open for any hungry audience members or participants. For entry and general information, call Kathy and Kelby Iverson at 635-2730. $3 per person or $15 for families. Hurricane High FFA Fundraiser.

12 K Fun Run–Anyone can win this Fun Run! You race against yourself. Estimate your time and the one who comes closest to their estimate wins! This will be held on Saturday, September 5 at 6:15 am in front of Hurricane Community Center. No watches or timepieces allowed! For more information, call Emily Ballard at 669-6191.

Carnival–Enjoy an “Old Fashioned Carnival”. Plan to come and slide on the big water slide, play in the bouncy houses, climb a wall, or a number of other booths set up for both children, teens and adults! There should be something for everyone.

Historic Hurricane Canal Pioneer Trek–Saturday, September 5 at 6:30 a.m. (8:00 a.m. for easy hike) will be 3 levels of hikes along the Hurricane Canal. Meet at the Heritage Park. You may choose from a mild (1/4 mile), moderate (4.5 miles), or strenuous (5.7 miles) hike. Be sure to bring water and wear good shoes. Canal shirts will be given out at the 6:30 a.m. hike.

Candy Cannon & Pioneer Games–The North lawn of the Community Center will sport a teepee where the Emersons welcome children for free Pioneer Games, and where “Emo” the Mountain Man and his family will blast candy from a cannon periodically throughout the day.

Movie in the Park – Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy Disney’s Big Hero 6 in the park on Friday evening on the grass west of Fine Arts Bldg. Sponsored by Hurricane Pediatric Dentistry

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17th Annual Peach Days Pioneer Corner–Peach Days: A Celebration of our Heritage. This theme to our celebration we usually refer to as just Peach Days, sets the stage for the popular Pioneer Corner. In Pioneer Corner, our Heritage is shown very strongly. Many crafts and skills that our pioneer forefathers used as a part of their daily living, have been passed down and are used today both as hobbies, or in some cases as a basis for making a living. Pioneer Corner is patterned after the Southern Utah Folk Life Festival that used to be held in Zion every September. There you will find many of the same demonstrations in our Pioneer Corner. Take some time to wander through the tables under the shade on the Community Center lawn on Saturday, September 5. Stop and watch the demonstrations, ask questions, or even try your hand at many of the wonderful things available. Each demonstrator has generously donated his or her day to share with us the parts of the past that have been handed down to us today. Some booths will have samples of their items to taste such as delicious Dutch Oven potatoes, scones, or molasses candy. You won’t want to miss this fun part of Peach Days!

Quilt Show–Be sure to check out the beautiful quilts on display in the Community Center Fine Arts Building.

FIREWORKS at the close of Peach Days on Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will be launched near the Community Center, not the high school. Watch out for street closed signs. Violaters could be towed.

Home Depot Kids Activity Center – Bring your kids and participate in the Home Depot Kids activity center located in the south lawn of the Fine Arts Auditorium on Saturday, September 5 after the parade. FREE, but first come first serve.

Hurricane’s Got Talent – Calling all singers, dancers, ventriloquists, comedians, musicians, magicians and strangely talented people! We want you to participate in the 2nd annual Peach Days Hurricane’s Got Talent Competition. Three categories: 12 and under, 13-18 years old, and Adult sections. For entry and general info call Mark Phillips 862-6143

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2015 Peach Days Parade Route Hurricane Fine Arts Center

Hurricane Community Center

Parade ends at 300 South 200 West Please disembark at the Red brick Church.

Parade begins at 400 South Main • NO street parking on parade route from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5 •

255 South 200 West Hurricane, Utah 84737 680-6806 or 635-9933

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Map of Events

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Rodeo Grounds located at 750 North 200 West Portable Toilet

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Handicap/Disabled Parking only on South side of Fine Arts Building

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Map of Events Activity Key

Parking for Committee members

Home Depot Kids Activity Saturday

1 – Homemade Show 2 – Continuous Entertainment Stage 1 (East Lawn) 3 – Candy Cannon and Pioneer Games 4 – Pioneer Corner 5 – Old Fashioned Carnival 6 ­– Information Booth 7 – Peach Cook-Off Samples (Saturday about 6 pm)

200 West will be closed early on Saturday for the fireworks. Please watch for signs. Vehicles will be towed!!!

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Parking Areas:

Street sides near Peach Days Hurricane High School (100 S 300 W) Red Brick Church (300 S 100 W) Businesses on State Street per posted signs Businesses on Main Street per posted signs

• PARKING IN AN AREA POSTED NO PARKING WILL RESULT IN A PARKING TICKET AND POSSIBLY HAVING YOUR VEHICLE TOWED

Watch for the FREE shuttles to and from Hurricane High School and the Red Brick Church. Park and catch a ride to your celebration of Peach Days.

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HURRICANE’S GOT TALENT!

Calling all singers, dancers, ventriloquists, comedians, musicians, magicians and strangely talented people! We want you to participate in the 3rd Annual Peach Days Hurricane’s Got Talent competition. NEW categories: 12 and under, 1315, 16-18, and Adult sections. Cash prizes awarded in each category!! Entry forms available as of August 1 on the Hurricane’s Got Talent facebook page, at the Hurricane City Offices, and at Lin’s Customer Service Desk. Auditions-Thursday, September 3rd. More information available on the entry forms. Finalists will perform Saturday, September 5 at 2pm in the Hurricane Fine Arts Auditorium.

New this year is Mikey Jon Foley, our amazing guest emcee, as well as celebrity judges, radio hosts, Robynne & Matt in the Morning on Star98FM, and Hawkeye Pearce, rocker extraordinaire, who will be joining some of our local celebrity judges! We are thrilled to have our emcee and these fine judges as part of our show this year! Start preparing now to share your talent, and come enjoy a wonderful afternoon of laughs, talents, and a rip-roaring good time!

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Peach Days Rodeo

Saturday night at Peach Days holds one of the most small town elements of the event: the rodeo. This rodeo is fun to watch, and participate in. Some events take a little “know-how” and a horse – such as Barrel Racing, Team Roping , or the ever popular Hide Race. The Hide Race consists of a rider who drags a hide down the arena and makes a turn around a barrel to go back. Waiting is a “rider” for the hide. As the turn is made, the hide rider jumps aboard and hangs tight for a sometimes rough and always dusty ride back “home”. It is truly a highlight of the evening!

Steer riding is for those age 8 – 16 or mutton bustin’ for age 7 and under.

These events require an entry form and fee in advance (if the event is not full you can still sign up at the rodeo between 5 and 6 pm that night.) At the rodeo kids can join in with no fee in the chicken and pig chase. Just pay your admission and show your “stamped” hand!

The spectators seem to grow each year because it is such a fun, and entertaining small town rodeo. This rodeo is a bargain for families: only $3 per person or $15 for families. If you have not been before, you won’t want to miss out. If you have been – you know of the good time waiting to be had. Hope to you see you at the Peach Days Rodeo!

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Pioneer Corner

Peach Days is a celebration of our Heritage – and at Pioneer Corner we do just that. Each year we enjoy artisans at work sharing with us the crafts and skills that have been passed down from pioneer ancestors that are used today both as hobbies and in some cases as a basis for making a living. Take some time to wander through the tables under the shade of the east side of the community center lawn on Saturday. You can watch demonstrations, try your hand at many of the demos, and even sample some of the items. Quilting, weaving, mountain men skills, and

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blacksmithing are among the many Pioneer Corner demonstrations. A big favorite is to watch the horseshoeing and the forging of the horseshoes.

Samples of Dutch Oven potatoes and scones are available to all, as well as a taste of homemade molasses candy.

You won’t want to miss this fun part of Peach Days. Take a stroll through the past and be sure to visit Pioneer Corner!

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Peach Days Parking If parking problems at a large event are keeping you from coming to Peach Days – you may not have heard about our great parking possibilities! This year new parking opens up south of the community center where the city has purchased a parcel of land to add parking spots. But the best part of parking at Peach Days is the shuttles! You can park on the side streets, Hurricane High School, the Red Brick Church (300S 100 W) or businesses on state or main streets (per posted signs), and catch a ride on the shuttles to the community Center.

These shuttles are free and travel up and down the roads throughout the celebration. You can park anywhere and have curbside delivery!

Watch for a shuttle driver, and catch a ride to Peach Days!

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Zion Piecemakers Quilt Guild Zion Piecemakers Quilt Guild will host their annual Peach Days Quilt Show, which is held in the Fine Arts building. The quilts on display are made by the members of the guild. We meet monthly on the second Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Craft Room at the Hurricane Community Center. New members are always welcome!

Our special exhibits this year include our annual Challenge Quilt contest. This year’s theme is “What is Your Quilting Superpower?” Each participant is given a small amount of the same fabric and the challenge is to create an original little quilt using a good portion of the main fabric. The fabric for this year is called Quilt Girl. Our other exhibit will be quilts that have been made from the monthly class offered on quilt borders. Please vote for your favorite. this beautiful quilt. Tickets are $1 each or 6 The opportunity quilt this year, pictured for $5. here, is called “A Year to Crow About.” There is a block representing each of the twelve As always, our show is not a judged show, months of the year. The quilt was made instead, ribbons are awarded for the people’s

by Lynette Bingham from Hurricane, and choice, so be sure to take a minute and vote machine quilted by Judith Davis of Apple for your favorites.

Valley. Don’t miss your opportunity to win

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Movie in the Park – Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy Disney’s Big Hero 6 in the park on Friday evening about 8:30 pm on the grass west of Fine Arts Building.

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Home Depot Kids Activity Center The Home Depot’s Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment in them. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.

Saturday, September 5 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. FREE, but first come first serve.

South drive way by Fine Arts Auditorium.

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Concrete – Ready Mixed Sand & Gravel Fill Dirt

Hurricane, Utah 84737

(435) 635 - 4434

Displays Every year we look forward to wandering through the many displays and enjoying the great variety of talents that our area residents have to offer. Each entry is given a ribbon, and this year Sweepstakes ribbon winners will receive $10, and Reserve Sweepstakes $5.

The Fine Arts displays hold a variety of mediums such as oils, watercolor, pencil or mixed media. More and more are trying their hand at photography so there is a great variety to enjoy thee. All ages and abilities can participate in this.

The Home arts are a show case of woodworking, sewing, quilts, dolls, and a wide variety of crafts. Each year a different theme is chosen for displays surrounding the room. This is a fun display to wander through and admire the amazing things that people can make.

Garden, flowers, bottling and baking displays make one’s mouth water, and show what wonderful gardeners we have. Beautiful jams, treats of all kinds, and fruits and vegetables from the gardens and kitchens of our residents are inspiring to all of us.

Be sure to visit the display portion of our Peach Days Celebration. Or take it one step further and enter your own talents to share with all of us. Without these entries, there would be no display! Thanks to all who are willing to participate!

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Historic Hurricane Canal trek Every year one of the less known events of Peach Days is the Historic Hurricane Canal Pioneer Trek. There is a choice of three hikes that you and your family can join in on, and tailor fit it to your level of ability. Meet at Heritage Park at 6:30 am for a moderate hike (4.5 miles) or the more strenuous one (5.7 miles). If you want to take it easy meet at the Bowery Trail Head at 8:00 am for a 1.4 mile hike. Hurricane Canal Trail Shirts are given out at the early hike.

These hikes let you see the old Hurricane Canal that many of our residents remember floating down in the hot summer days gone by. This canal was the way water was delivered to our valley from the Virgin River. The head of the canal is upstream and allowed the residents to get water on the Hurricane bench before the river dropped below the valley floor. Without the canal there would be no Hurricane. These hikes are a great way to learn about and appreciate our wonderful Hurricane Valley Heritage.

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Grand Marshalls:

Waldo and Sybil Hirschi

Waldo and Sybil Hirschi are well known in the Hurricane Valley for their many decades of service to their hometown and its occupants. Although being named “Grand Marshals” for the 2015 Peach Days was “not our idea,” say the Hirschi’s, both Waldo and Sybil say they are happy to be part of the celebration.

Waldo and Sybil actually grew up living just two and a half blocks from each other in Hurricane, but say they never really noticed each other until it came time to attend Dixie College. This year they celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary!

Waldo’s story begins in 1927 when he was born to Claudius and Anna Workman Hirschi at the family home on 180 West 400 South. Named Junius Waldo, he was the youngest of four children. Waldo descends from a long line of pioneers on both sides of the family and claims lineage to one of the first six original families that settled Hurricane in 1906.

Waldo grew up during the Great Depression and learned to work hard and care for others. HIs father owned a ranch on the Big Plains, which Waldo enjoyed visiting and working on with his Dad and brother, Merlin. Waldo enjoyed the cattle drives and wood hauling expeditions and even now continues to visit the ranch every week.

Waldo was also a rugged, fearless kid who wasn’t afraid to try new things. The doctor in town got to know Waldo rather well after treating him for his many childhood injuries. He enjoyed sports and excelled on the high school football and basketball teams.

In order to earn some spending money, Waldo usually had a profitable agricultural studies project going, such as selling a case of 30 dozen eggs each week from his more than 250 laying hens and raising steers to sell. He also picked fruit, shocked beets and hauled hay for local farmers. One summer following his junior year, Waldo earned better pay by laying power lines for the railroad in Nevada.

World War II raged on during all of Waldo’s high school years and rationing was part of life. Young men like Waldo patched up and tinkered with the old cars available to keep them running since no new cars were being sold to civilians.

By the time he was 17, Waldo and his buddies decided to join the Navy. He spent the better part a year and a half working in a naval repair yard near San Diego before being discharged.

Once home in Hurricane, Waldo enrolled at Dixie College for fall semester classes and found himself riding to class in a wood-paneled Ford station wagon owned by the college. A fellow passenger was Sybil Isom. By the time December rolled around, Waldo and Sybil had grown rather fond of each other.

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The following September, Waldo and Sybil were married and starting life out together. Waldo finished attending Dixie College and then studied one year at the L.D.S. Business College in Salt Lake City before returning to Hurricane to accept a position at State Bank of Hurricane.

Sybil says her husband “was a very conscientious banker who took his job seriously.” State Bank of Hurricane was eventually bought out by Zions Bank and Waldo was able to retire after 34 years on the job.

Although she wasn’t born in Hurricane, Sybil says she “got here as fast as I could.” Her parents, Bernard and Ruth Viola Holm Isom, met and married in Idaho, where Sybil was born in 1928. By the time Sybil was five years old her parents had decided to move back to Hurricane, which Bernard’s family had also helped settle in 1906.

Growing up in Hurricane was fun, Sybil says, adding everyone she knew then was poor and didn’t know it. Her father was a fruit farmer, which gave the family ample opportunities to work. Many of the young people in Hurricane found employment with Mr. Isom, sorting fruit and packing it for sale.

Sybil was extremely ill as a child from a ruptured appendix and very nearly died from the experience. She was operated on five times and says she “has the scars to show it.” It took months for Sybil to regain her health and even her hair since it had fallen out from a high fever.

Sybil loved school and enjoyed the Friday night open air dances, ball games and her many high school friends. Graduation was a sad day for Sybil, who knew her life would never be the same again. That summer she and a friend went to Cedar City to work at a cafe. Not long after that, Sybil began attending Dixie College, living at home and riding to class in a station wagon provided by the college. One of her seat mates was Waldo Hirschi. continued on page 24

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Grand Marshalls:

Weldon and Vivien Heaton

Weldon Heaton was born at the family home in Hurricane in 1921 to Joseph and Amelia Carroll Heaton, the youngest of 10 children. Home was a happy place with a fun-to-be-with father and warm and loving mother.

Weldon has always loved animals, particularly horses, and communicates with them in ways most people can’t understand. As a teenager, Weldon learned how to break or train horses, a task that has provided many hours of enjoyment over the years as well as a way to supplement his income.

While Weldon wasn’t overly fond of the academic side of school, he enjoyed the social amenities very much.

He was naturally shy, good natured and patient with others.

Ballroom dancing was an important activity in town and Weldon became an enthusiastic dancer.

After graduating from high school, Weldon enrolled at Dixie College. He joined the National Guard to help meet college expenses and was inducted into the Army in March of 1941.

World War II began for Weldon at a banquet in Santa Barbara, California, and ended with singing and dancing in the streets of Paris. He was assigned to the Army Corps of Engineers and helped build military construction projects up and down the west coast, in England and France.

He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant in charge of a platoon and learned how to deal with many kinds of problems. He was discharged in October of 1945 and headed back to Hurricane by way of France, New York City and Chicago.

As expected, one of Weldon’s big priorities when he got home was to go dancing. At his first dance he discovered a pretty girl he hadn’t noticed before: Vivien Sullivan. She seemed to be very good at keeping in step with him. They were married in the St. George LDS Temple in June of 1946.

Although Weldon would have loved working as a rancher, he didn’t own a ranch and couldn’t afford to buy one. So he turned to more practical pursuits. He helped

construct homes, worked at the Hurricane Co-op and became a wholesale milk delivery man in Wyoming.

While business was good, they were living far from Hurricane and wanted to return home. Later on, Weldon would work for Western Gold of Silver Reef, using his army experience with explosives. He joined the Utah State Road Department and stayed employed there until his retirement at age 65.

Vivien Sullivan Heaton was born in 1923 to Annie Maria “Lyle” Olsen and William D. Sullivan Jr. in Cedar City, the eighth of 11 children. She lived on the family farm about two miles west of Hurricane until she was six years old and recalls playing for hours outside with her cousin who lived on the farm next door.

When the Great Depression struck in 1929, the family lost their farm and home. The family moved to a house in Hurricane that also served as the local telephone office. Vivien earned spending money by running telephone messages to call recipients, who would then come to the continued on page 24

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Zion Dental 82 South 700 West 435-319-4467 Hurricane, Utah 84737 www.ZionDentalUT.com ZionDentalUT@gmail.com

Thank You Hurricane for being such a great place to live and work, and for being such great people to live with and work with!

Accepting new patients and most insurance plans.

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house and have the operator retrieve the caller on the line.

Vivien loved reading and enjoyed her school years.

After graduating, she went to Henderson, Nevada, to work in the war plants that produced magnesium. Following a year there, she moved to Cedar City where she worked as a nurse’s aide at the hospital.

Later, Vivien and two of her girlfriends moved to California to seek jobs. This was during World War II when jobs revolved around the war effort. She returned home in the spring of 1945 and found herself working at the co-op grocery store in town.

One night, Vivien and her sister, Toni, went to a dance and that’s where she saw a fellow by the name of Weldon Heaton. It was the first time they had really noticed each other, even though they had grown up just two blocks apart much of their lives. They danced and he asked to take Vivien home afterward.

“We’ve been going together ever since,” Vivien says.

Weldon and Vivien are the parents of six children, two boys and four girls. They have 28 grandchildren and 58 great grandchildren. Their lives are centered in their family.

They have enjoyed busy lives as active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities. They have also served the community

they love. They have been generous in giving of their time and talents in community organizations and events throughout their lives.

Vivien and Weldon are quick to point out the benefits of having the other for a spouse.

“He’s been a really good man, a hard worker, never idle,” says Vivien. “He loves his kids. He’s a master gardener and loves to have extra so we can give it away.”

Vivien, on the other hand, has been the consummate mother, Weldon says. “She is so good with the kids, she taught them so many things and loves them,” he added.

Their youngest daughter, Tori, says her parents provided a supportive, loving environment to grow up in.

“We always knew that we were loved. We always had what we needed. I think I am really blessed to have the parents I do,” she says.

Weldon sums up his feelings for growing up in Hurricane and raising his family here by recalling the time he spent as a young man in the military.

“As I went into the National Guard in World War II and traveled to far countries, I saw the way some others lived and spoke,” he says. “I became very thankful for the things I was taught in my home and little community.”

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Life as a married couple was grand on Waldo’s beginning bank salary of $125 a month. “Spending less than you earn” was a value taught by Waldo’s father, and he took it to heart. Waldo and Sybil had one child, Douglas, whom they felt lucky to have after Sybil’s health scare as a child.

Over the years, Waldo and Doug have enjoyed working on the family ranch together, just like Waldo did with his father. When Doug retired from the National Park Service, he and his wife, Jan, moved home and built a house on the Big Plains, where he continues to help his dad with the ranch.

Waldo joined the Hurricane Lions Club when he first moved back home after attending business college in Salt Lake City. He’s been an active member ever since, nearly 66 years strong. He became a member of the American Legion as soon as he got out of the Navy and has been a loyal member of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers.

Waldo served one four-year term as a Hurricane City Council member and volunteered for 20 years as secretary of the Washington County Fair Board.

Buenos Amigos Civic Club, which has spearheaded many projects that benefit Hurricane City, the local schools, students and residents. Sybil also volunteered her time with the Washington County Fair by serving as the chairperson for “almost everything” at one time or another, she says.

Both Waldo and Sybil have been active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and believe their lives are “so much better” than they would have been without the Church.

“We are grateful for our pioneer heritage and to the early saints who sacrificed so much so that we could enjoy such a good way of life here in this valley and in the great land of America,” Sybil says.

Service, the Hirschi’s say, has always been an important part of their lives.

“We enjoyed all of it. It was the right thing to do,” Sybil says. “We’ve made lifelong friends.”

Waldo very eloquently sums up his feelings about growing older in his hometown of Hurricane:

“The older you get, the more home is the place to be.”

Sybil’s charitable endeavors have included a nearly 66-year membership in the American Legion Auxiliary and years of active duty as a Lady Lions Club member. She has participated for more than 30 years as a member of the

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Lynette, Wendy and Sariah invite you to visit the Quilt Cottage.

130 S Main Street Hurricane, Utah 84737 635-4748

See us for all your Quilting needs.

Main Street Quilt Cottage will be holding their 5th annual Quilt Camp during Peach Days. Get out of the heat and join us inside the Community Center and take a fun quilting class. Registration is through the Quilt Cottage and you can contact them at 635-4748. See class requirements on their website: peachdaysquiltcamp.blogspot.com

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Hurricane Peach Days 12K Race

The race isn’t always to the swiftest‌ YOU can win just by predicting how long it will take you to run this fun 12K course!

This fun and exciting race will be held on Saturday, September 5 at 6:15 a.m. Race will begin and end at Hurricane Community Center (63 South 100 West).

Awards will be given 20 deep to those finishing closest to their projected finish time. Race must be completed in 1 hour 45 minutes or less to be eligible for awards. Watches or any other device that will keep time are not allowed on the course. Registration fee is $10.00 before August 31, 2015, and $15.00 after August 31, 2015. Day of race registration from 5:30 a.m. to 5:45 a.m. T-Shirts may not be available to those who register after August 31. For more information, please contact Emily Ballard at 435-669-6191.

Hurricane Peach Days 12K Entry Form Name ________________________ Projected finish ____ hours ____ minutes ____ seconds Address ________________________________ Phone ____________________ City _________________________ State __________ Zip ____________ T-Shirt: (circle your choice)

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In consideration of the privilege granted me of participating in the Hurricane Peach Days 12K and for the good and valuable consideration, I, intending to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, my executors and assignees, waive and release any and all rights and claims I may have against their agents, representatives, successors, or assignees for any and all injuries, ailments or other consequences suffered by me in the Hurricane Peach Days 12K. ___________________________________ _____________________________________

Name (Please print)

Signature (Parent or Guardian if under 18 years)

Form can be mailed to: Hurricane City Community Center 63 South 100 West Hurricane, UT 84737. Entry forms may also be hand delivered to Hurricane City Community Center.

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We would like to thank the following people and groups who have worked hard to make Peach Days an enjoyable event

Hurricane Power and Water Departments • City of Hurricane Employees Mayor John Bramall • Washington County Fair Lins • Lisle Crowley • Clark Fawcett • Kathy Excell • Ralph Staheli Rodeo Contributors • Cindy Slater (for booklet ads) • Cory Clyde (for booklet) Bryce King and the Community Center Staff • Home Depot Hurricane City Royalty • Hurricane High School FFA • Nancy Perkins Chief Lynn Excell and the Hurricane City Police Department Advantage Utah • Hurricane Pediatric Dentistry Hurricane High Art Club • Hurricane Valley Businesses Continuous Entertainment Participants • Pioneer Corner Demonstrators Security Volunteers • All of our Judges • The Kitchen Corner Peach Days Board and their individual committees Citizens of Hurricane who participated in any way!

Gubler’s Physical Therapy 68 South 700 West – Hurricane, Utah 84737

Locally owned and operated.

Serving our friends & neighbors for the past 17 years.

435-635-9333

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2014 Peach Cook-Off Winner

“Mini Peach Tarts with Lemon Cream” by Elizabeth Dansie

1 batch of sugar cookie dough (homemade, cookie mix or premade refrigerator dough) 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 2 T cream or half and half 2 c. powdered sugar 1/2 t vanilla zest of 1-2 lemons 1-2 drops lemon oil (optional) thinly sliced, peeled peaches blueberries Preheat oven to 350. Spray mini muffin tins well with non-stick spray. Using a small cookie scoop (1 inch balls), fill the muffin tins with a scoop of cookie dough. Bake 10-12 minutes.

Remove from oven and press down in the center of each cookie with the back end of a wooden spoon or other utensil to make the tart. Let cool a couple minutes in pan and gently loosen the edges with a plastic knife. Remove the tarts and cool completely on a rack.

Combine cream cheese and cream and beat until light and fluffy. Slowly add in powdered sugar. Beat until combined. Add vanilla and lemon zest and oil if using. Using small scoop, fill each tart with cream filling. Top with a thin slice of peach and/or blueberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Continuous Entertainment Friday, September 4, 2015 Stage one (East Lawn) Band Stand (West Lawn) 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm 9:30 pm

Frazier, Reeve & Segler Frazier, Reeve & Segler Frazier, Reeve & Segler

Old Time Fiddlers

Old Time Fiddlers Old Time Fiddlers Old Time Fiddlers Kia Willard TBA The Pulse Performers Bonnie LeBaron’s Students The Hipnotics Casey Lofthouse Casey Lofthouse Opening Program Larry & Bonnie LeBaron Family Rok Dox Rok Dox Rok Dox The Chamberlain Boys The Chamberlain Boys The Chamberlain Boys

Saturday, September 5, 2015

TBA TBA Carolyn Mursett So. Baptist Church Choir Red Sands Bluegrass Band Red Sands Bluegrass Band Red Sands Bluegrass Band Red Sands Bluegrass Band Jeri’s Paradies Cody Latuda Cody Latuda Crossroads Crossroads Neil Bradley Owens Neil Bradley Owens Neil Bradley Owens Houston Brothers Houston Brothers Houston Brothers Houston Brothers

Stage one (East Lawn) Band Stand (West Lawn)

11:00 am Dulce Classic Country 11:30 am Jarolyn Stout and Family Classic Country 12:00 pm Jarolyn Stout and Family Classic Country 12:30 pm South of Town Classic Country 1:00 pm Way Off Broads Casey Lofthouse 1:30 pm Hurricane & LaVerkin Royalties The Fabulous Honky 2:00 pm Hurricane & LaVerkin Royalties

Tonk Heros Band 2:30 pm Sara and Trista Hirschi

The Fabulous Honky 3:00 pm Steglich’s & Friends

Tonk Heros Band 3:30 pm Steglich’s & Friends

The Gooch Family 4:00 pm Hubcaps So. Baptist Church Choir 4:30 pm Hubcaps

Howard’s 5:00 pm Dirty Bubble Band Howard’s 5:30 pm Fawcett Brothers & Family

Raven Cain Band 6:00 pm Stirland Family

Raven Cain Band 6:30 pm Stirland Family Forrester’s 7:00 pm Cook Off Awards Forrester’s 7:10 pm Lawn Darts

— 7:30 pm Lawn Darts Rock N Horse Band 8:00 pm Jupiter Rock N Horse Band 8:30 pm Jupiter Rock N Horse Band 9:00 pm Jupiter Rock N Horse Band Stage Emcees: Casey Lofthouse, Nick Chamberlain, Leif Bjarnson and Carolyn Murset.

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17th Annual Peach Days The Stirland family is thrilled to be part of the Peach Days tradition. Over 50 year ago, Gordon & Polly Stirland taught their children to love music and dance. The sound of musical instruments, singing and tap shoes could be heard from early morning until late at night in their home. This wonderful heritage has been passed on to their grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Come and join the entire family Saturday at 6:00 for an evening of old favorites and a whole lot of fun.

Casey is excited to be performing Classic Country at Peach Days once again. It is has turned into a tradition for the Lofthouse family as well as many members of the community. Casey was born and raised in Paradise, Utah but now considers Hurricane his adopted home town. He has spent many years performing throughout Utah and enjoys the opportunity to support all types of performers. His love of the community is evident through his hours of public service, usually by sharing his many talents. One of the Highlights of his year was the opportunity to perform with Bar G Wranglers at Ebenezers Barn and Grill. Casey owns and operates Casey’s Auto Repair as well as Lofthouse Honey here in Hurricane. If you love Classic Country he would love to see you at Peach Days again this year. His performances will be Friday from 5-6pm on the Main Stage as well as Saturday 1-1:30pm on the West Stage. He will also have the opportunity to MC part of the Non Stop entertainment. If you would like to find out more information about Casey’s upcoming performances, please check out www.reverbnation.com/caseylofthouse.

Classic Country has been making good “old” country music in and around Southern Utah for the past 10 years. Utah’s Premier Country Dance Band has headlined at the OCTanner Amphitheater in Springdale, the Washington County Fair, Art’s Festival, the Dixie Roundup, Utah’s Sheriff’s Assoc. annual BBQ and the Western Legends Roundup in the “old Barn” in Kanab, Utah. This awesome country band specializes in the music of Haggard, Jones, Waylon, Willie and many more great country artists.

This group is composed of Scott Emmet on lead guitar and vocals, Frank Melton on rhythm guitar and vocals, Steve Adam on drums and vocals, Sue Melton on backup vocals and Garn Hunnington on bass guitar. We are so pleased to be playing again at the Peach Festival. Whether you sit a spell or get up and dance, this band will have your toes tapping and put a grin on your face. To book Classic Country call 435-656-4771.

Jarolyn Stout and Family performs in many community and church events throughout the year. Jarolyn Stout, married to Collin, has performed her entire life with her mother Carolyn Ballard Shelley. As Jarolyn's eight children came along, they joined the act. Shantel, Trinity, Chelsea, Jacob, Summer, Lucas and Heather will all join in the performance this year.

The Stouts accompany themselves on guitars, banjo and the fiddle, and will sing a variety of country and easy listening numbers both as a group and solos. They will perform on stage one at 11:30 on Saturday.

Brad Cahoon, Joe Furse, Zach Forsyth and Colton Winder are excited to be performing again at Peach Days for their 12th year.

They sing and accompany themselves on several instruments including the fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, harmonica, mandolin, and concertina. As always, they will perform a variety of bluegrass, folk and old-time music and would love to see you all there!

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Way Off Broads is a group of local ladies who love to sing “for fun”. The group includes Marla Gledhill, Alicelyn Jaques, Tylia Jackman, Wanda Despain, June Jeffery, and Sheri Beatty. The name was to be the stage name for the group’s initial “Broadway Magic” performance in 2008, and is descriptive of the nature of their music and outlook on life. Known for music that is lighthearted and fun, they focus on fun, crazy songs, and good harmony. There are always a few surprises when these ladies get together.

Jupiter, returning for their fourth appearance at Peach Days, began as a songwriting endeavor to blend melodic hooks, introspective lyrics and trance rhythms into songs that are both catchy and meaningful. Its five members (located in various towns across Utah) are drawn from diverse backgrounds, ranging from classic rock to opera; and from the self-taught to the collegiate. Each brings their own perspectives, talents, and experiences to the mix. They have been performing around the intermountain west for several years now, and are pleased to be returning to Peach Days.

Vocal students of Bonnie LeBaron will be performing again this year on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on the East lawn stage. Bonnie has been teaching vocal and piano students for many years, and more recently Let's Play Music students. The program this year will include pop & musical theater tunes and should please listeners.

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The Lawn Darts is Southern Utah’s premier party band. This is not a typical bar band. This is not a bar band at all, but a high octane classic rock and original band who has opened for Styx, Kansas, The Beach Boys and has headlined at the OC Tanner Amphitheater, Washington County Fair and St. George First Night.

Driving the band at the front is the powerful voice of Travis Brown.

Supplying the back bone of the band is the super tight rhythm section with Jeff Tuscano on Bass and Steve Gustaveson on Drums.

The wing men are Lisle Crowley on guitar and Don Shelline on keyboard, flute, various percussion paraphernalia and vocals.

The band has an extremely high level of musicianship, but remember, their goal is a good time for everyone involved.

To book The Lawn Darts call 435-619-5193 or e mail lcrowley@infowest.com.

The Fabulous Honky Tonk Heroes present the hits of the icons of “Classic Country” and their playlist is filled with songs from George Strait, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Buck Owens, and many more of country’s favorite artists. The Heroes are designed for the dancers and perform a nice mix of shuffles, swings, line dances, two-steps, with an occasional slow dance or waltz to keep everybody on the dance floor.

They present the songs the way you heard them on the radio, adding the “Rockabilly” sounds of Hank Sr., Elvis Presley, Dwight Yoakam, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Bill Haley, Carl Perkins, and Marty Stuart. They will often tease audiences a little too with southern rock tunes from Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, CCR, or The Kentucky Headhunters or The Mavericks.

The core of the group consists of Billy Hammers on electric bass, “Dutch Workman” on the drum kit, Jim Sevy on electric lead guitar and harmony vocals, with country singer-songwriter Rich Panessa on lead vocals, rhythm acoustic guitar, and adding a hatful of his originals.

Jeri Churchill, and I do "Jeri's Parodies" Comedy songs for all occasions. I write and sing parodies that poke fun at the things that life throws at us women who are of a "certain age". Such as memory loss, weight gain, housework, husbands, etc...Because life is a lot easier when you can laugh at it!

Carolyn Murset is a singer/ songwriter who has lived in the Hurricane Valley with her husband and their five children since 1983. She has produced two CD's of her original music, "People Change" and "He Is My Song", and is currently working on a third CD, "My Side of the Fence."

She is currently a member of John Houston's Gospel Choir, and a past member of the Evening Sunrise band. She plays guitar and mandolin.

After a chance meeting at a superhero convention, Chauncey and the Chamberlains discovered that their voices were a great match. Their repertoire focuses on crowd pleasers ranging from Peter, Paul, and Mary, and Eric Clapton, to KT Tunstall.

Their common interests are fighting crime, and happy music.

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The Forresters is an Indie/Alternative rock band whose members grew up in southern Utah and are currently attending Hurricane High School. The members consist of Jefferson Bjarnson (vocals, lead guitar), Jaxton Winder (rhythm guitar), Braydon Buell (bass) and Kory Adams (drums). The Forresters’ sources of inspiration come from bands such as Imagine Dragons, Two Door Cinema Club, and Led Zeppelin. They have been together for almost two years and enjoy entertaining and influencing their crowds while having fun making music together.

Red Sand Bluegrass Band is a Folk/Bluegrass band with a diverse playlist covering their versions of songs from Nickel Creek, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Hank Williams, Earl Scruggs, the Beatles etc. At this performance listeners become participants if they’d like. Pick up a washboard, set of spoons, saw and play along.

The group is made up of Keith Behunin on Banjo, Idie Behunin on bass, Sean Sevy on Fiddle and vocals, Melissa Sevy on vocals and an occasional penny whistle and Kent Sevy on Mandolin and vocals. They like to embellish traditional songs with their own harmonies and instrumentation. They’re all about having fun with the audience.

The Dixie Utah Old Time Fiddlers are dedicated to preserving old time music. We use only acoustic instruments. We perform at all kinds of venues.

We hold our jams at Cherokee Springs RV. club house in Washington the 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month and welcome new talent.

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The Hubcaps are based out of St. George, Utah, and have been entertaining for weddings, dances, parties, and other events since 2001. Their repertoire is very versatile and ranges from all mainstream hits from the 40s to today's top 10, although they specialize in classic rock and roll from the 50s to the 80s. The band consists of Gary Ford (vocals & guitar), Kent Sevy (vocals & keyboard), Devon Archer (vocals & lead guitar), Sean Sevy (vocals & bass), and Brant Jones (drums).

Raven Cain has become well known all over Southern Utah. He won the 2014 Country Music Showdown, and has been touching peoples lives all over the United States with his music in ways that even surprises him.

Raven's unique songs have stood out amongst the endless list of todays singers who all tend to sound alike. Raven pushes the boundaries of music and seams to have no limits on what he can do. His songs are an expression of who he is, and that's what makes it REAL. Raven doesn’t just write songs, he shares from the heart and creates a soundtrack to his life. He often says that the folks that love his music are made up of his friends, not fans.

The Raven Cain Band is: Raven Cain, Jake Ryan Shepard, Skatt and Brando Clove.

Kia has been singing her whole life, but she started taking it seriously after her first competition in second grade. She is lucky to have a wonderful family who have always supported her love of music and performing.

This is her eighth year performing at Peach Days.

She will be performing at 2:30 on the Main Stage on Friday."

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The Rok Dox is a group of mostly doctors who have been playing classic rock and roll for over twelve years. The group initially got together at the insistence of the doctors’ wives to perform at an annual fund-raiser for various community causes. Since then, they have played at most of the area venues including the Electric Theater, First Night, the Arts Festival, the County Fair, Huntsman Senior Games, various Sun River events and the St. George Marathon. They entertained at the Olympic Torch Party at Stephen Wade Auto in February 2002. They started to write their own music and released their first CD, “Red Dirt,” in 2004. The group is composed of: Paul Doxey, M.D., an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon (guitar), John Davis, M.D., a radiologist (percussion and vocals), Steve Coleman, EMT (bass guitar and vocals), Bob Ruesch (keyboards), Jason Ahee, M.D., an ophthalmologist (guitar and vocals) and John Miner, M.D., an anesthesiologist (lead vocals).

The Rok Dox repertoire of classic hits includes numbers from the Beatles, Santana, Steve Miller, Bachman-Turner, Led Zepplin, Steppenwolf, the Eagles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bon Jovi, Robert Palmer, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith and many other artists. The song selections are upbeat and lively - the kind of music that makes people want to get up and dance! It is hard to tell who is having more fun, the audience or the “Dox.”

Dorothy Frazier, David Segler Charles Reeve, and Zach Forsyth all grew up and live here in LaVerkin, and Hurricane. Dorothy learned to play her “squeeze box” in her youth.

The past few years Dorothy has played as David and Tana Segler have sang songs at a variety of events. Through the past few years they have been joined with Charles Reeve and his son in law Zach Forsyth. Both excellent guitar players.

The group has been blessed to have Cheryl Reeve and Shella Forsyth sing a few songs here at Peach Days.

The entire group has some deep rooted heritage in both Hurricane and LaVerkin.

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PEACH DAYS RODEO September 5, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Hurricane Arena (by swimming pool) Contestant Entry Form

*Photocopy both sides for additional contestants Contestant Name: __________________________ Phone #: __________________ Home Town: ________________________ Events:

Age Group: (circle) Entry Fee:

Amount paid:

Steer Riding

8-11 12-16

$15

$__________

Hide Race All ages Partner Name ______________________

$7/person

$__________

Team Roping All ages Partner Name ______________________

$15/person

$__________

Barrel Racing

$15

$__________

10 & under 11-17 18 & over

Total Amount Paid: $__________ *MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “HURRICANE CITY.” Mutton Bustin:

7 & under

Please read below

$__FREE___

***We will hold a draw for the Mutton Bustin this year. In order to sign up, this entry form and waiver must be completed, signed and to Kathie Iverson no later than Monday, August 31, 2015. The night of the rodeo we will draw ONLY 20 names. If the participant is not at the designated place on time another name will be read in his/her place….NO EXCEPTIONS!! (We will be giving out information the night of the Rodeo---Listen to the Announcer) *Entries must be received by Monday, August 31, 2015. *After Monday August 31st a late fee of $5/event will be included in entry fee. *Late entries will be accepted IF event is not full. Mutton Bustin will NOT be accepted after August 31st. * Limited entries, but if event is not full you can sign up at Rodeo between 5 and 6 p.m. *No sign-up needed for Chicken & Pig chases. Just come and run, but must pay admission into rodeo and have hand stamped. *Contestants riding horses must ride in Grand Entry to qualify for events.

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Hurricane Peach Days Rodeo Waiver & Release from Liability

I, _______________________________ do hereby assume full responsibility for any risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence or otherwise while in or upon the grounds, arena, or while competing, officiating, observing, working, or for any purpose participating in the area of the Hurricane City Arena at any time.

Each of the undersigned expressly acknowledges and agrees that the activities at this event and in the areas are dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. Each of the undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing releases, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the State of Utah and that if any portion thereof is held valid, it is agreed that the balance shall notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.

The undersigned has read and voluntarily signs the release and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements of inducement apart from the foregoing written agreements have been made.

The undersigned agrees to save and hold harmless the City of Hurricane, Kelby and Kathie Iverson, Peach Days Rodeo Committee, and all of the parties herein involved, referred to above, as release from all liability, loss, cost, claim or damage whatsoever may be imposed upon said releases because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act agrees releases on behalf of all of the undersigned. •If applicant is 18 years or older: Signed ___________________________

Date _________________

Witness ______________________

•If applicant is under 18 years of age the parent(s) or guardian(s) must execute in addition to the above, this following waiver.

The undersigned _______________________________ referred to as the parent(s) and natural guardian(s) of _ ________________________________ does hereby represent that he/she (they) is (are) in fact acting in such capacity and agrees with the above waiver and release from liability.

Name: _______________________________________ Relationship to Minor _______________________________________ Name: _______________________________________ Relationship to Minor _______________________________________

Mail or hand deliver entry to: Kathie Iverson 1502 South 325 West Hurricane, Utah 8477

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2015 Peach Days Committee Members

Peggy Clyde (Cook-off), Kelly Kleinman (Food & Commercial booths), David Stirland (Chairman), Emo Emerson (Pioneer Games & Candy Cannon), Jarolyn Stout (Vice-Chairman), Vera Hirschi (Vice-Chairman), Gregg Gibson (T-Shirts), Paula Arriola (Homemade Sales), Cory Clyde (Booklet) Lynette Bingham (Quilt Show) Standing:

Stephan Jones (Fine Arts), Shawna Slater (Ribbons), Susan Johnson (Garden/Baking/Canning/Floral), Traci Christiansen (Info. Booth), Cheryl Reeve (Class Reunions), Dawn Humphries (Shuttles), Emily Ballard (Fun Run) Seated:

Alane Jones (Fine Arts), Bea Stirland (Entertainment), Angie Erickson (Parade), Roseanne King (Homemade Sales), Kelsey Ruesch (Eating contests) Kneeling:

Not Pictured: Kimberly Nielson (Pioneer Corner), Cindy Slater (Kiddie Carnival/Booklet Ads),

Jola Holler (Info Booth), Julie Iverson (Home Arts), Jeff Borden (Sound Systems) Mark & Rebecca Phillips (Hurricane’s Got Talent), Laura Thomas (Canal Hike), Kelby & Kathie Iverson (Rodeo), Collin Stout (Setup/take down), Kathy Excell (City Representative), Clark Fawcett (Finances), John Bramall (Mayor) Ashlee Esplin (FFA Rep), Patsy Last (Security), Casey Lofthouse (Parking)

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