Pony Express Days 2011

Country music superstar Clint Black will headline the annual Pony Express Days Concert and Fireworks at SilverLake Amphitheater in Eagle Mountain City on Saturday, June 4, 2011.

Tickets are on sale now online at www.eaglemountaincity.com. Ticket prices are $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door. Children ages 2 and under are free. Tickets are also available for purchase in person at Eagle Mountain City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run.

Clint Black has sold more than 20 million albums world-wide since his 1989 debut “Killin’ Time” spawned an unprecedented five No. 1 hits and went triple platinum. Since then, Black has had nearly two dozen No. 1 hit singles, including “Like the Rain” and “A Better Man,” and almost as many Top 5 and Top 10 hits — all of them his original composi-tions.

Beyond his musical career, Black has appeared as an actor in several films, including “Maverick” with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster, and the upcoming “Flicka 2.” He recent-ly appeared on Donald Trump’s hit reality TV series “Celebrity Apprentice.” He is also involved with various charity foundations, including serving as honorary chairman of the International Rett Syndrome Foundation’s (IRSF) “Research to Reality: Funding Progress” campaign, which helps to accelerate treat-ments and research to find a cure for the developmental disorder.

The concert is the culminat-ing event of Pony Express Days, Eagle Mountain City’s annual 10-day celebration. The theme for the 2011 celebra-tion is “I Found Myself in Eagle Mountain Serving Others,” with proceeds from many of the events going toward forming a city activities program for chil-dren with disabilities. The open-ing act is local favorite Mark Owens.

Clint Black crooning in Eagle Mountain

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Schedule of events >> SaturDay, May 21

>> thurSDay, May 26

>> friDay, May 27

>> friDay, May 27

>> SaturDay, May 28

Co-ed Softball Tournament

Veterans Cemetery Service Project

Men’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

3-D Archery Shoot

3rd Annual Tour of EM Family Bike Ride

Pancake Breakfast

Motorcycle Charity Ride

Opening night PRCA Rodeo

Youth Council Dance

Mutton Busting Preliminaries

Charity Quilt Show & Silent Auction

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way, and Westlake High School, 99 N. 200 WestWhen: Times TBA (Tournament through June 4)Cost: $75 per team; proceeds benefit

Westlake High Track Team

Where: Veterans Memorial ParkWhen: 4 p.m.Sponsored by: Broomhead Mortuary

Where: Rockwell Charter High School, 3535 E. Stonebridge LaneWhen: Times TBA (tournament through May 28)Cost: $40 per team (up to 4 players)Proceeds: Benefiting Rockwell Charter High School

Where: Wasatch Wing and Clay, 8000 N. 16800 West, Cedar FortWhen: 9 a.m.Cost: $15 per personInfo: Contact Brian Beckstead at (801) 540-2466 to sign up

Where: Starts at City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach RunWhen: 7:30 a.m.Cost: $10 per family/$5 per person, includes pancake breakfast

Where: City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach RunWhen: 8-11 a.m.Cost: $1 per person

Where: Starts at City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach RunWhen: Check-in at 9 a.m.; Ride at 10 a.m.Cost: $25, includes lunch at Wingnutz and a T-shirt

Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St.When: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Tickets: Pre-sale are $10 adults; $5 kids under 12; Tickets are

$10 for all ages at the door; Children in laps are free. Premium seats are $15, VIP Experience are $25. On Memorial Day each admission will include a slice of Little Caesar’s pizza. Tickets are an additional $1 for May 30.

Where: Mountain Trails Elementary School, 3951 N. Wood RoadWhen: 8-11 p.m.Tickets: $5 in advance, $8 at the door

Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St.When: 7 p.m.Cost: Free

Where: City Hall, 1650 E. Stagecoach RunWhen: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (runs through May 28)Proceeds: Benefiting The Cure Starts Now (pediatric cancer)Entry: $15 per item

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>> SaturDay, May 28Skate Tournament

Scavenger Hunt

PRCA Rodeo - Tough Enough to Wear Pink

Where: Pony Express Skate Park, 4447 Major St.When: Noon

Where: Instructions and entry forms posted at www.eaglemountaincity.comCost: Free

Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St.When: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Tickets: Pre-sale are $10 adults; $5 kids under 12; Tickets are $10 for

all ages at the door; Children in laps are free. Premium seats are $15, VIP Experience are $25. On Memorial Day each admission will include a slice of Little Caesar’s pizza. Tickets are an additional $1 for May 30.

Schedule of eventsSchedule of events >> MonDay, May 30Special Needs Games at Eagle Mountain

Family Fun Night

Final Night of the PRCA Rodeo - Patriot Day

Where: Mountain Trails Elementary, 3951 N. Wood RoadWhen: 10 a.m.-NoonCost: Registration is $10, includes a shirt, for ages 16 and under

Where: Pony Express Memorial Park, 4447 Major St.When: Noon-4 p.m.Cost: Free, includes cotton candy, drink, carnival games, popcorn

balloons, face painting, etc.

Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St.When: Doors open at 5:30Tickets: Each admission includes a slice of Little Caesar’s pizza.

Tickets are $11 adults; $6 kids under 12; Children in laps are free. Premium seats are $15, VIP Experience are $25.

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Schedule of eventsSchedule of events >> tuESDay, May 31

>> wEDnESDay, junE 1

>> wEDnESDay, junE 1

>> thurSDay, junE 2

Health & Wellness Fair

Geocache Treasure Hunt

Golf Date Night at The Ranches Golf Club

Carnival

Baby Contest

The Ranches Golf Club Special Needs Kids Clinic

Demolition Derby

Arts in the Park

Carnival

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk WayWhen: 4-8 p.m.Cost: Free

Where: Clues and information posted at eaglemountaincity.comWhen: Clues posted by 8 a.m.Cost: Free

Where: The Ranches Golf Club, 4128 E. Clubhouse LaneWhen: Tee times start at 4 p.m.Cost: $9 per person for 9 holes of golf

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk WayWhen: 4-10 p.m.Cost: Pre-sale Wristbands are $15 per day or $24 for three days; buy them at City Call or local schools. On-site prices: Wristbands are $25 per day, single tickets are $1; 20 tickets are $17; 30 tickets are $21

Where: Rockwell Charter High School, 3535 E. Stonebridge LaneWhen: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Cost: $5 in advance, $8 at the doorProceeds: Benefits Rockwell Charter High School

Where: The Ranches Golf Club, 4128 E. Clubhouse LaneWhen: 4-6 p.m.Cost: $3

Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St. When: 6:30 p.m.Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children 2-12Proceeds: Benefits Westlake High School Football

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way Tickets: Free

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk WayWhen: 6-8 p.m.Tickets: Free tonight only for special needs children - wristband

required. All others, it’s Dollar Day: Each ride is 1 ticket, all tickets are $1.

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Schedule of eventsSchedule of events >> thurSDay, junE 2Vendor Booths

Helicopter Rides

Community Hero Award Reveal

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: 4-10 p.m.Tickets: Free

Where: The Ranches Academy, 7789 Tawny Owl Circle When: 4-8 p.m.Tickets: $30Info: Contact Utah Helicopter at (801) 794-2480 or (801) 561-7972

or email info@utahhelicopter.com for reservations

Where: TBA, visit www.eaglemountaincity.com for details When: 1 p.m.

>> friDay, junE 3

Karaoke Talent Night at the Park

Special Needs Charity Golf Tournament

The Music Stop Jam Fest Competition

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk WayWhen: 5:30-8:30 p.m.Cost: Free

Where: The Ranches Golf Club, 4128 E. Clubhouse LaneWhen: 8 a.m.Cost: $400 per teamProceeds: Benefits Eagle Mountain City Exceptional Kids Club

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk WayWhen: NoonCost: $25 fee for individual performers, $50 for groupsEtc.: Cash prizes for winners

Carnival & Vendor BoothsWhere: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk WayCost: Pre-sale Wristbands are $15 per day or $24 for three days;

buy them at City Call or local schools. On-site prices: Wristbands are $25 per day, single tickets are $1; 20 tickets are $17; 30 tickets are $21

Helicopter RidesWhere: The Ranches Academy, 7789 Tawny Owl Circle When: 4-8 p.m.Tickets: $30Info: Contact Utah Helicopter at (801) 794-2480 or (801) 561-7972

or email info@utahhelicopter.com for reservations

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Schedule of eventsSchedule of events >> friDay, junE 3

>> SaturDay, junE 4

>> SaturDay, junE 4

2nd Annual Pony Express Century Ride

Grand Parade

Carnival & Vendor Booths

Where: Starts at Eagle Valley Elementary School, 4475 N. Heritage Drive

Cost: $45, includes snacks, drink, lunch and shirt

Where: Starts at Hidden Hollow Elementary, 7447 N. Hidden Valley Parkway

When: 10 a.m.Cost: $45 per entry, Free to watch; includes candy and prize toss

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk WayCost: Pre-sale Wristbands are $15 per day or $24 for three days;

buy them at City Call or local schools. On-site prices: Wristbands are $25 per day, single tickets are $1; 20 tickets are $17; 30 tickets are $21

5K and Kids Fun Run

Dutch Oven Cook-off

Helicopter Rides

Talent Showcase

Pony Express Concert and Fireworks with Clint Black

Movie in the Park

Where: Starts at LDS Stake Center, 4506 E. Pony Express Parkway When: 7:30 a.m. for 5K; 8:30 a.m. for Fun RunRegistration: $20 for 5K; $10 for Fun Run, includes shirt;

no day-of registrationProceeds: Benefits Eagle Valley Elementary

Where: Nolan Park Pavilion, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: 9 a.m.

Where: The Ranches Academy, 7789 Tawny Owl Circle When: 4-8 p.m.Tickets: $30Info: Contact Utah Helicopter at (801) 794-2480 or (801) 561-7972

or email info@utahhelicopter.com for reservations

Where: Nolan Park, 7780 Sparrowhawk Way When: Noon

Where: Silverlake Amphitheater, 7920 N. SilverLake Parkway When: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Show starts at 7 p.m.Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Kids 2 and under are freeOpening act: Mark Owens

Where: Silverlake Amphitheater, 7920 N. SilverLake Parkway When: Dusk??Tickets: Free, presenting “Despicable Me”Etc.: Donations accepted for Mountain Trails Elementary School

Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

“Cowboy Classic”When: June 15, 7 a.m. check-in, 8 a.m. start

Where: Thanksgiving Point Golf Club, 3300 W. Clubhouse Drive, Lehi

Cost: $125 per individual, $400 per foursome; price includes 18 holes with a cart, free range balls, free lunch at the Awards Ceremony in the clubhouse after golf, free entry to contests and more.

registration: Visit www.lehiareachamber.org

For more information, contact Donna Milakovic at lehichamber@gmail.com or call (801) 766-9657

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Hank and Lori Franzen with a partner from Buffalo, Wyo., started the Wyoming based Powder River Rodeo Company in February 1986.

Their interests were to be sole owners and they bought the partner out a year later. When they first started the company they bought 40 horses and 20 bulls from an amateur stock contractor in Kalispell, Mont. They produced 11 amateur rodeos the first year as stock contractors.

Hank was a PRCA mem-ber contestant for the last 10 years; when he and his wife became sole owners of Powder River Rodeo they immediately applied for their PRCA Stock Contractors Card, which they received in March 1987. The fall of 1988 they were given their first opportunity to nominate livestock to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. They had three animals selected. In the spring of 1989 they purchased a magnificent bucking horse named Khadafy Skoal. From Hank’s experience in the world of rodeo he

knew that with the proper care and time that Khadafy would be the champion he is today. Khadafy Skoal has been named the 1990, 1995, 1996 PRCA World Champion, 1997 and 2000 Reserve Champion and 1999 3rd place PRCA Bareback Horse of the Year. Top NFR Bareback in 1994, 1996, 1999, Reserve Champion in 1995 and 3rd place NFR Bareback in 1997 and 1998. Dodge National Circuit Finals Top Bareback five times and Reserve DNCFR Top Bareback three times. Mountain States Circuit Champion Bareback 10 times and Reserve Champion twice. In 1991, Gold Coast Skoal was voted as the Reserve Champion Bareback Horse of the Year and Best Bareback at the DNCFR. In 2003, Miss Congeniality, a ranch-raised horse, was named the 3rd best Saddle Bronc of the Year and 3rd place NFR Top Saddle Bronc. Miss Congeniality, in 2004 and 2008, was awarded the Reserve Champion Saddle Bronc of the Year and the 2004 NFR

Reserve Champion Saddle Bronc. Miss Congeniality was named the PRCA Saddle Bronc of the Year in 2005 and 2007.

In the past 24 years the Franzens have won more than 150 top stock awards.

Hank was honored with being selected as one of the five nominees for the Top Stock Contractor of the Year in 1998, 2003 and for 2005. The PRCA contestants, committees and contract personnel vote and nominate for their favorite Stock Contractor for this honor, out of 70 American and Canadian PRCA Stock Contractors. In the Mountain State Circuit, Hank has been awarded the top Stock Contractor of the Year from 2003-2009. Hank is also the Stock Contractor Representative for the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo.

Since their first National Finals Rodeo they have consecutively had livestock selected to the NFR, and they have grown from 11 rodeos to 90 performances a year in 10 states.

2nd annual Pony Express rodeo Award-winning stock contractor at Pony Express Rodeo

What: Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo

When: Friday, May 27, Saturday, May 28, & Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Rodeo starts at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Pony Express Rodeo Arena, 4447 Major St., Eagle Mountain

Tickets: Pre-sale prices May 27 & 28: $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under (small children in laps admitted free each night) Door prices May 27 & 28: $10 all ages

Special Pre-sale pricing for May 30: $11 adults, $6 kids 12 and under. Door prices for May 30: $11 all ages. (Each admission on May 30 includes a slice of Little Caesar’s pizza)

Premium Seating any night: $15; VIP Experience (includes premium seat, arena tour, meet ‘n’ greet, $25

Daily Herald

Eagle Mountain City will hold the second annual Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo May 27, 28, and 30.

The Pony Express Days PRCA Rodeo is the largest PRCA rodeo held in the country over Memorial Day weekend and boasts the biggest payout at $4,000 per event and each winner receives a revolver. Some of the top National Finals Rodeo competitors will be participating, including Utah natives Cody Wright, the current World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider; and Eagle Mountain’s own Rusty Allen, multiple NFR finalist in Saddle Bronc Riding.

Donations on each night of the rodeo will go to some great causes. Friday is Special Needs Night, with donations going to the Exceptional Kids Club city activities program. Saturday is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night, with donations going to Save the Cure Foundation to fight pediatric cancer. Monday is Patriot Night honoring our military, with donations going to A Soldier’s Promise, a sup-port group for soldiers and their families.

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Parade LineupParade LineupPre-show w/ Hobble Creek Wranglers hand-off- Mayor/Pony Express The Civil War Group Scout Troop Scout Troop Scout Troop Scout Troop UT Co. Sherriff’s Mounted Posse- riding 3 horses Eagle Mountain City Mayor Jackson National Pony Express Association Eagle Mountain Rodeo Royalty

Eagle Mountain City Council

Eagle Mountain Senior Council

Eagle Mountain Royalty Westlake Marching band & color guard Westlake FFA Pony Express Days Baby contest winners/ Doug Smith Auto American Fork

Eagle Mountain Community Heroes Arrow Alaskan Adventures Hart Dental Galloway Highlanders Pipes & drums Eagle Mountain Fire Dept Eagle Mountain Fire Dept Eagle Mountain Fire Dept

Eagle Mountain Fire Dept Cedar Fort Fire Dept Cedar Fort Fire Dept Cedar Fort Fire Dept Westlake High Youth football

Westlake High Soccer Westlake High School cheer

Westlake High Cheer 5th Westlake High Cheer 6th Westlake High Cheer 7th Westlake High Cheer 8th DAI/ Pole Canyon- Candlelight Homes Costco of Lehi

Nord Orthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Kids Dental Barn Sheena’s Dance Studio FC Blaze Soccer Spartan Halo Kid to Kid of Lehi Gary Anderson, Utah County Commissioner Spanish Fork royalty Utah pipe band The Smile Ranch Orthodontics Tyke Toter Dukes of Hazzard Car Gotta Dance performing arts

Family First Dentistry Fusion Spa & Bare Laser Veteran of American Legion Post 19 Veteran of American Legion Post 19 Eagle Mountain Community Theatre White Peaks bag pipe Habitat for Humanity IM Flash Technologies Saratoga Springs royalty Orem Owlz Mascot Community Action Services & Food Bank The Dance Studio Zenith Family Health

The Ranches Golf Club Riverton Royalty Mountainland Pediatric Dentistry

Smokey Bear

Home Depot Utah Valley Old Car Club Bank of American Fork Rockwell Charter High School Band Rockwell Charter High School Cheerleaders and Drill team Rockwell Charter High School Athletic members Beyond Limits Physical Therapy

Lehi Round-Up Rodeo royalty

McArthur Homes Direct Communications Utah County Fair El Klah- Shiner’s hospital South Jordan Royalty Characters- Snow White & Sleeping Beauty/ Wonder Woman & Spiderman Eagle Mountain Youth council

Utah National Guard Utah Co. Sherriff’s Office- DARE truck w/ Deputy Mulder & Kippy Utah Co. Sherriff’s Office- McGruff

Burton Lumber BIG O Tires Emmett’s and Ethel’s Bobby Lawrence Karate iLash Inc

American Fork royalty The Music Stop Small Engine Surgeons Great Clips Oakhill Vaulters Little Caesars Pizza Cabela’s

Note: Parade lineup is tentative and

subject to change

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Saratoga Splash

>> SaturDay, junE 4

>> wEDnESDay, junE 8

>> thurSDay, junE 9

Model Airplane Show

Family Movie Night

Picnic in the Park

Where: RC Park When: 9 a.m.-Noon, Buddy box flying after 1 p.m.

Where: Sunrise Meadows Park When: SundownCost: Free, including free treats

Where: Sunrise Meadows Park When: 6:30 p.m.Cost: Free, plus free bounce housesEtc.: Bring dinner, city will provide dessert

>> friDay, junE 10

>> SaturDay, junE 11

Baby Contest

5K Fun Run

Police Breakfast

Grande Parade

Family Fun Festival Saratoga’s Got Talent

Truman in concert

Where: Avondale Academy of the Arts, 1417 S. Lakeview Terrace Road When: 10 a.m.; age categories start in half-hour increments; visit saratoga-springs.net for age groupsRegistration: $15 in advance (by June 9 at 5 p.m.) or $20 at the door (cash or check)

Where: Westlake High School, 99 N. 200 WestWhen: 7:30 a.m. Registration: Visit www.saratoga-springs.net

Where: Sunrise Meadows Park When: 8 a.m.

Where: Starts at Westlake High School, 99 N. 200 West When: 10 a.m.

Where: Harvest Hills Park When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Etc.: Live entertainment, free games, ice cream-making contest at 2 p.m., pie-eating contest at 3 p.m.

Where: Harvest Hills Park When: 5 p.m.

Where: Harvest Hills Park (in case of inclement weather, Vista Heights Jr. High) When: 8 p.m.

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