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Is that Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds? ... or Clearfield's Fantastic Fireworks Show
Monday, 22 June 2009
Imagine if you will, a perfect summer day, a Good Day Sunshine, topped off with a live performance by John, Paul, George and Ringo, imagine.jpgand the best fireworks show that will make you want to Twist and Shout! Even if you weren’t around when I Want to Hold Your Hand was number one in 1964, there’s not a person alive who hasn’t heard the songs of one of the most popular rock groups ever, the Beatles. Even though the city’s budget Can’t Buy Me Love, event organizers were able to get the next best thing - the Beatles-tribute group, Imagine –Remembering the Fab Four.

Due to budget cutbacks, the Clearfield City’s 4th of July Celebration won’t include the all-day festival. However, event organizers deserve All My Loving and have managed to include all of the most popular elements from previous city fourth of July celebrations: the early morning Freedom 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, Hometown Parade, Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast, live entertainment and good food (beginning at 6pm at Fisher Park), the “State Fair” Clearfield Community Theater production and the areas best fireworks show are all on the Saturday, July 4th agenda. As Sgt. Pepper says, “A splendid time is guaranteed for all!”

Schedule of Events – Saturday, July 4th
For up-to-the-minute traffic, event and parking information on the 4th of July festivities tune in to Clearfield City’s own radio station, AM 1680.

Freedom 5K Run/2 Mile Walk - 7:00am

5K Run/2 Mile Walk begins in front of the city municipal building at 55 S. State Street. This moderate run/ walk is open to all ages. Prizes will be awarded to the best overall male and female time, and ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 3rd place in each age division.

Pre-registration is going on now through Friday, June 26 at 5pm. The pre-registration fee is $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, and includes a t-shirt, refreshments, awards, and a chance to win a variety of prizes. The fee for those registering after June 26, and the day of the race (6:15am – 6:45am) is $18.00 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under. Register online at http://www.reconline.org, by phone at (801) 525-2790 or in person at Clearfield Community Services, 55 South State Street.
Last Updated ( Monday, 22 June 2009 )
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North Davis Fire District
Monday, 22 June 2009
Those of you who have lived in Clearfield longer than five years probably remember that the city once had its own fire department. A study was commissioned by Clearfield, West Point and three other cities back in 2002 to determine the feasibility of forming a consolidated fire agency to address the fire protecndfd.jpgtion and emergency medical needs of these cities. The participating cities would realize substantial savings and enjoy a higher level of fire protection services. Based on the study results, the cities of Clearfield and West Point decided to continue along the path toward consolidation and the formation of the North Davis Fire District began.

The North Davis Fire District was formed in October 2004 after a resolution was passed by Clearfield’s City Council. This resolution allowed the cities of Clearfield and West Point to form their own fire district, ultimately resulting in a greater level of full-service fire protection for both cities in the most economical way possible.

Looking back over the past five years, the North Davis Fire District has done all it set out to do, and more, by providing excellent fire and emergency response services for both Clearfield and West Point. The District now has two fire stations, one in Clearfield and its headquarters in West Point, as well as 18 full-time firefighters/ Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), plus Fire Chief Roger Bodily, Fire Marshall Craig Whiteside, and District Clerk Michelle Marsh, and 14 part-time firefighters/EMTs.

All North Davis Fire District (NDFD) firefighters are certified EMTs. The firefighters are split into three crews, shift A, B and C, and work a “72/96 schedule”, that is three sets of 24 hours on/ 24 hours off, then four days off.

“We’re a full-service fire department, as well as medical emergency responder,” said Chief Roger Bodily. “In addition, we perform building inspections, fire prevention education at schools and pre-schools, building pre-plan inspections so we know where electrical and gas shut offs, and stairs are located in the event of a fire and to assist in rescues. Our guys are also good at cutting people out of vehicles with the Jaws of Life tool.”
Last Updated ( Monday, 22 June 2009 )
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