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90TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION
July 4, 2022
FIREWORKS • PARADE • FESTIVAL • FOOD • CAR SHOW • KIDS GAMES • PETTING ZOO
CHERRY DAYS CELEBRATES
90-YEAR ANNIVERSARY HISTORY OF CHERRY DAYS IN NORTH OGDEN
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n 1932, a group of civic and church leaders in North Ogden formed a committee to improve the cherry market throughout the West-
ern states. They started an annual community celebration to call attention to the size and the high quality of North Ogden cherries.
LeRoy Snooks was elected general chairman of the first North Ogden Cherry Days celebration held July 14, 1932. Other committees were as fol-
Mayor Parley Spackman, Councilman Percy Randall, Councilman Wilbert Shupe, and the North Ogden Cherry Days Royalty welcome home Beverley Jones, National Pie Cherry Champion 1954.
lows: amusement sports, program parade, exhibits display, grounds, publicity.
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The early Cherry Days celebrations were tremendously successful. They attracted local displays of cherries, showy parades, highly comp e ti tive baseball games, boxing matches, horse pulling contest, dances in the evening with the crowning of a queen and attendants (the first Queen was Clara Orton in 1933), and free cherries were all crowd-pleasers. Children flocked to the concession stand for hot dogs, ice cream, soda pop, cot-
ton candy, games, etc. National recognition came to North Ogden during the Cherry Days celebration held July 4, 1955. Senator Wallace F. Bennett was the guest speaker and was presented with two boxes of hand-packed cherries. One box was a gift to him, and the other he was to deliver to U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower; they were delivered to the President early the next morning. On July 4, 1957, David O. McKay, President of the L.D.S. church, was a guest speaker at Cherry Days. One of the largest crowds in North Ogden was on July 4, 1976: the anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from
En gla nd . Dedication of the memorial park with Robert Redford, a famous movie star, as guest speaker, included special music and a twenty-one gun salute honoring veterans and war heroes. On a Monday, huge crowds witnessed a sunrise flag ceremony, a chuck wagon breakfast, a parade, art exhibits, contests, junior posse, the Ladies’ Boots and Saddles Riding Club drill and flag salute to the original colonies, a horse show, and, to finish the night, fireworks.
CHERRY DAYS 2022 GRAND MARSHAL BRENT AND MYRL CHUGG
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rent and Myrl Chugg grew up on farms located in Providence, Utah and Tabiona, Utah, respectively. They both learned the value of hard work and industry, which paved the way for their success. Myrl graduated from high school, attended airline school, and became a reservation agent for Delta Airlines in Atlanta, Georgia. Brent graduated from high school and enlisted in military training in the United States Army Reserves. He then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa. Returning from South Africa, he enrolled at Utah State
University and graduated with a degree in Agriculture Economics; he did post-graduate work in Agriculture Research. His first employment was with Del Monte Corporation in production and agricultural research. Following a 23-year career at Del Monte, he was employed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welfare system as a production manager for 27 years. This involved producing food and commodities for humanitarian purposes. Both Brent and Myrl have been actively involved in church leadership positions with both youth and adults.
They also served in civic responsibilities. Myrl has been on the parks committee and Brent was chairman and project manager for the construction of the public works facility. Later, he was appointed Mayor. At the present time, he is serving as chairman of the public safety building committee. Their overall greatest achievement is that they are the parents of five boys; they have 16 grandchildren and two great- grandchild ren . Brent and Myrl have lived in North Ogden for 46 years and have found it to be the best place to live and raise a family. They have been married for 57 years.
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A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR BERUBE
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I’m grateful for those who have fought for our freedom, and I hope, as part of our celebration, each of us will reflect upon what freedom means and how it influences our daily lives.
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his year will be 90 years since North Ogden’s first Cherry Days celebra tion ! Cherry Days is a tradition that has increased our sense of community. It has contributed to a feeling of fellowship and patriotism that brings our diverse citizenship together one day a year to share common interests and goals. There are probably not many residents still with us who were around to witness the origin of Cherry
Days. Cherry Days has evolved into a 4th of July celebration from what was originally an opportunity for cherry orchard owners to market their crops. As many know, there are not many cherry orchards left in North Ogden, but there is plenty of patriotism. Traditional Cherry Days involves an awesome parade, activities at the park, a spectacular fireworks show, and many other activities. We hope we will receive adequate moisture this year so we can continue the practice of fireworks. One thing for sure is we will be having an incredible parade that will begin at the Equestrian Park and head west on 2600 North to City Hall. I
invite you to bring your family and enjoy our hometown parade. We have encouraged participants to have their entries in the parade representative of each decade from the 1930s to the present. It should be pretty nostalgic and fun! When my family moved to North Ogden nearly 40 years ago, we attended our first fireworks display at North Ogden Park. Only our oldest son and I were in attendance because my wife was in the hospital after delivering our middle son, who was born on the 4th of July. Since then, we have attended many Cherry Days celebrations and, just recently, had to break the news to our son that
the fireworks weren’t celebrating his birthday but were celebrating the independence of our country. (He still doesn’t believe it!) However, he does understand that Cherry Days (our 4th of July celebration) is an excellent opportunity for our community to show its devotion to and vigorous support for our country. The recent events in Ukraine have inspired me to think about and recognize the great blessings freedom brings into my life. I’m grateful for those who have fought for our freedom, and I hope, as part of our celebration, each of us will reflect upon what freedom means and how it influences our daily lives. I recognize
there are many ways to be patriotic, and I respect everyone’s right to show patriotism in their own way. Cherry Days is simply an opportunity provided by the city to increase our sense of community. I’d like to thank the city staff and citizens who have worked so diligently to make Cherry Days a success. It literally takes a village to bring this event to fruition. I invite you to join others in recognizing Brent Chugg and his wife Myrl as our parade Grand Marshal. We live in an awesome country and community! God bless America and our great citizens of North Ogden. Mayor Berube
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11TH ANNUAL CHERRY DAYS MEDALLION SEARCH
Sponsored by Ogden Regional Pleasant View Emergency Center Clues for the Cherry Days Medallion Search will be posted on our website www.northogdencherrydays.com from June 27th - July 1st. The person who finds the medallion will receive a free rental at North Shore Aquatic Center for a party with up to 200 friends or family in August 2022.
SOUNDS OF FREEDOM MUSIC FESTIVAL 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. Come enjoy a variety of bands and entertainers and great food. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and kick off our week of Cherry Days activities at the Music Festival.
Celebrate our nation at the Sounds of Freedom Music Festival at the amphitheater at Barker Park on Wednesday, June 29th,
FOOD TRUCKS AT THE PARK
Let someone else do the cooking tonight. Come out to North Ogden
Park at 2705 N. 550 E. on Thursday, June 30th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and enjoy the fantastic food available by a variety of food trucks. Invite your neighbors, bring your friends, and grab a blanket and come enjoy dinner at the park.
MISS NORTH OGDEN PAGEANT Young women throughout the city will compete for the titles, "Miss North Ogden" and "Miss North Ogden's Outstanding Teen" Thursday, June 30th, at Weber High School. The winners of the pag-
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eant will make appearances and participate in other North Ogden City events throughout the year.
Sponsored by Ultimate Express Car Wash Beat the heat Friday, July 1st, at this year’s Flick ‘N Float at North Shore Aquatic Center at 245 E. 2550 N. Bring your inner tubes and pool floats and come enjoy Disney Pixar’s LUCA. Gates open at 9 p.m. Show starts around 9:15 p.m.
2022 CHERRY DAYS SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO ALL THE WONDERFUL BUSINESSES THAT HELP MAKE CHERRY DAYS SUCH A SPECIAL EVENT FOR OUR COMMUNITY! Weber County receives one penny for every $10 purchased. This funding goes toward new and existing facilities for recreation, arts, museums and parks to benefit all Weber County Residents. This year, North Ogden City was successful for grant application of $273,713 to go towards trailhead restoration at 2750 N. and Mountain Road, lighting and theatrical equipment for the Amphitheater at Barker Park, a Water Wise Learning Garden at McGriff Park, The Community Concert Band, and Cherry Days History. Keep an eye out for RAMP signage throughout the city, and at events to know what other projects in the city are supported by RAMP.
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GRAND MARSHAL DINNER On the evening of Friday, July 1st, at 6:30 p.m., please join North Ogden City in honoring Brent and Myrl Chugg as the Cherry Days Grand Marshal. A dinner will be held in their honor to celebrate. Please purchase your tickets before June 20th at the North Ogden City Offices.
KIT COLLINS MEMORIAL SKATE EVENT
Sponsored by Cross Roads Skate Shop Lace up your shoes and join us at the North Ogden Skate Park for the 9th Annual Kit Collins Memorial Skate Challenge. It will take place on Saturday, July 2nd, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is for all ages and abilities. There will be prizes, food, and best of all, it’s FREE.
RON BROWN MEMORIAL DAYS RODEO Sponsored by Jones Shirts and Signs
On July 2nd, at 6 p.m. come join us for the Cherry Days Ron Brown Memorial Rodeo at the North Ogden Equestrian Park at 2675 N. Mountain Road. We will be joined by friends and posses from surrounding areas.
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the fun starting at 6 p.m. There will be food trucks, friends, music, and a dazzling fireworks display. Bring your blankets and chairs and get ready for a great show.
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Sponsored by Lindquist Mortuaries Join us at North Ogden Park at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 4th, for a Sunrise Patriotic Ceremony celebrating the 90th anniversary of Cherry Days. The Vocal Motion Show Choir and their beautiful collection of patriotic performances will be featured. What a wonderful way to start your 4th of July!
KIWANIS CHERRY DAYS BREAKFAST
The Kiwanis Cherry Days breakfast will be held on Monday, July 4th, from 7 - 10 a.m. at the North Ogden Park Pavillion. Come start your morning with delicious ham, eggs, hash browns, hotcakes, and assorted beverages. Adults: $6, Children: $4.
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CHERRY DAYS 5K FUN RUN/WALK
Sponsored by Intermountain North Ogden Clinic This year’s run and walk will begin at 7 a.m. at the Intermountain North Ogden Clinic. The first 500 entrants will receive a performance t-shirt. Pre-register for $25 by 5 p.m., June 29th, at www.northogdencherrydays.com or in person at the Parks and Recreation office located at 2705 N. 550 E. FREE Breakfast is included with each registration. Pick up your race bag between 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on July 1st at the Parks and Recreation office. Scan the QR Code to view the race route.
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CHERRY DAYS PARADE along 2600 N. until it reaches City Hall at 475 E.
You are invited to participate in the annual Cherry Days Parade on July 4th at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at 2600 N. and Mtn. Rd. and heads west
The theme of this year’s Cherry Days celebration is “Saluting Freedom Through the Years.” The parade will be in chronilogical order, beginning with 1932 and going through each decade up to 2022. Parade entries will display their historical significance “through the years” for an unforgettable walk through time. Previous parade entries have included bands, drill teams, members of the business community, patriotic groups, music presentations, vintage cars, equestrian riders, and floats.
CHERRY DAYS FLOAT
Sponsored by Jones Shirt & Signs Take a minute during the parade to notice our beautiful North Ogden City Cherry Days Float. The float theme is “Let Freedom Ring” with the Liberty Bell, Stars and Stripes, and Blasting Fireworks.
Our newly crowned Miss North Ogden Royalty will ride atop the float through the Cherry Days Parade.
Sponsored by America First Credit Union pate in the Children’s Parade. Registration is not required. We encourage decorated bicycles, trikes, wagons, and scooters (no motorized vehicles) for a ride down 2600 N. Volunteers will gather the children in the Wadman Park parking lot starting at 9 a.m. Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. The route runs from Wadman Park west on 2600 N. to City Hall/Weber County Library. Parents are encourCherry Days celebrates 90 years aged to pick up of tradition beginning with one of the biggest parades in Northern their child(ren) in Utah. To start things off, we have the Weber County Library parking lot. approximately 300 youth partici-
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CHERRY DAYS CAR SHOW
Sponsored by Jelsco Awards and Signs The Car Show will be located next to North Ogden Park at 2705 N. 550 E. Registration is from 8 - 10 a.m. with a Show and Shine from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Entry is free and includes a Cherry Days T-shirt.
FESTIVAL AT THE PARK Cherry Days would not be complete without our activities in the park. We will have a wide variety of food, crafts, games, jewelry, and music. Activities begin after the parade at the North Ogden Park and continue until 3 p.m.
So it all began back in 1932…
KIDS GAMES AT THE PARK
Sponsored by Spencer Stephens Construction
Join us from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at North Ogden Park for free kids games and activities for kids ages 1 - 10. Games will include sack
races, face painting, and so much more. If you would like to volunteer to help with a booth, please contact cherrydays@nogden.org.
CHERRY DAYS VOLUNTEERS
Sponsored by Rands Roofing Cherry Days volunteers make everything go smoothly. Take a look around the park during the events
and activities for volunteers in their bright shirts sponsored by Rands Roofing.
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Founder Dee Smith with his father in front of the first Smith’s store in 1932.
Celebrating 90 Years of Cherry Days! PETTING ZOO
Sponsored by Weber CTC - Communities that Care You don’t want to miss the Ivie Acres Farm Petting Zoo & Pony rides at North Ogden Park from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Animals will include a zebra, kangaroo, camel, and lots of other farm animals.
NORTH OGDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM The Museum invites you to view and explore the history, and artifacts of North Ogden at the northeast corner of North Ogden Park. Museum will be open on July 4th,
from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Books and old fashioned toys will be available for sale.
CONCERT AT BARKER PARK
Sponsored by Smith’s Marketplace Come join us to finish the day of activities with the Cherry Days Concert at the Amphitheater at Barker Park. Enjoy fabulous music with othe members of the community. The concert is FREE and goes from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Sponsored by Lee’s Marketplace and North Ogden City Fireworks West will provide a better-than-ever fireworks spectacular with patriotic music. You will not be disappointed!! Fireworks start at 10 p.m.