Farr West invites everyone to come join in the Annual Freedom Festival July 4th 2016 at the Mountain View Park, 1500 N 1700 W Farr West. Activities start on Friday, July 1st with a GOLF TOURNAMENT at Remuda Golf Course, 2600 W. 3500 N, Farr West. This 4-Person Scramble Tournament. Men, women and kids invited. All ages and abilities. Prizes for top grossing teams, and top grossing families with at least one junior on the team. Plus prizes for most patriotic dressed golfers and decorated carts AND a giant raffle for summer fun prizes! With a 7:30 am Shotgun start come join in the fun. Movie in the Park on Friday, July 1st with a 7:30 p.m. gathering at the Mtn. View Park. The movie is Hotel Transylvania 2 bring a blanket, chairs and bug spray. There will be food available, as well as popcorn and candy.
Monday, July 4th
7:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk
7-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Welcome & Flag Ceremony
8:45 a.m. Parade Line Up
9:30 a.m. Parade begins
5-8:00 p.m. Souvlaki Dinner
7:00 p.m. Children’s Races
7:30 p.m. Grass Scramble
8:45 p.m. Grand Marshal Presentation: Jay & Bonnie Davis
Jay Davis was born to James and Zola Davis of Farr West, Utah. His father owned and operated a dairy farm located on Harrisville Road. Jay attended the old Wahlquist School, first grade through ninth grade. He graduated from Weber High School and Weber State College. In September of 1957 he married Bonnie Bybee. Bonnie was born in Ogden and attended Ogden City schools. They moved into the home Jay’s grandfather built, which now is the home of Steve and Kaylana Gertsch. In 1970 they finished their home on Higley Road in Farr West, where they presently live. Jay and Bonnie have 7 children, 28 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren who give them great joy. Jay was Scout Master for twelve years, which he enjoyed greatly. Jay served on the Farr West Planning Commission for eight years when Farr West City was in its beginnings. Bonnie served many years in the PTA, on the Bookmobile, and the Cub Scouts. Jay and Bonnie have also enjoyed their church service in the community. They have loved living in Farr West and raising their family here. They have been of service to the community with the effort to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all families to enjoy.
10:00 p.m. Fireworks
There has been awesome volunteers and the Farr West City Youth Council for helping to make this year’s activities great! We hope you enjoy the holiday with your families and look forward to being a part of your day! AND a very special thank you to those who donated to the celebration.
I-15: Box Elder Project Corridor Activities
•Day and nighttime construction activities are expected in all areas
• Speed limit: 65 MPH along the construction corridor
• Clear, grub, excavation, backfill, barrier, storm drain activities
• Fencing, sign relocation, paint and tape removal
• Asphalt and concrete paving
• Bridge and utility work continue along the construction corridor
• Intermittent, nighttime, single lane configuration
I-15: Farr West – Brigham Single Lane Closures: Bridge and Paving Activities
Crews have begun paint and tape removal with concrete paving continuing along the construction corridor through fall 2016.
• Intermittent, nightly, single lane configurations in 3 mile segments
• North and southbound
• Sunday - Saturday
I-15: Bridge Work Continues
Bridge work continues along the I-15 Box Elder corridor with day and nighttime activities expected to take place in all areas. Motorists and residents may experience an increase in noise, light, dust, vibration, construction personnel, vehicles and machinery in the area.
Wide Load Restrictions
Trucks with loads wider than 11' are required to have an escort while driving through the construction corridor (2700 North in Farr West to 1100 South in Brigham City).
Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather, equipment or material delays.
Safety Reminder: For your safety and the safety of those working in the area, please exercise caution, stay alert and be prepared for changing lane configurations throughout the construction corridor.
