Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Wearing swim goggles to protect his eyes from smoke, Bill Switzer tosses burger patties on a grill with the help of Larry Nudson (background) during Kenai's Industry Appreciation Days on Saturday, August 29 at the Kenai Park Strip.

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Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Kyrie Cotton wears American flag facepaint during Kenai's Industry Appreciation Days on Saturday, August 29 at the Kenai Park Strip.

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Kyrie Cotton wears American flag facepaint during Kenai’s Industry Appreciation Days on Saturday, August 29 at the Kenai Park Strip.

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