except Sundays, when it closed at 6:30 p.m. Though not affiliated with the city, it provides excellent entertainment for residents and those who come from much further away. The annual Freedom Celebration was a great beginning for July 2012 in our City. It began with the Thirteenth Annual Golf Tournament on July 3. A full slate of golfers played in the tournament, which was won by the Jeff Wayment team. At 7:00 am. on July 4, a 5K Run/Walk began at the Marriott Park. It was won by Don Sedgewick, who guessed closest the time which he would take to complete the race. Early on July 4, breakfasts sponsored by the L.D.S. wards were held at both the Marriott Park and the L.D.S. Bowery in Slaterville. Line-up for the parade was on 700 South at 10:00 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. the parade began, going from 700 South to the Marriott Park. It was led by Mayor Keith Butler in a vintage car owned by Maurice Pitcher. He was accompanied by City Historian Elna Lucas, and Adele Lewis and Bernice Lowe. The parade entries get better every year! Brady Spencer and Sam Smout proudly carried the United States flags. Floats included an outstanding re-creation of the Iwo Jima war memorial. The Iwo Jima float was also seen in the 2012 Ogden Pioneers Day Parade on July 24, as the entry representing Marriott-Slaterville. An entry by Cody Anderson's family lauded the "hero" whose liver was donated to their father (Cody) to save his life on June 19, 2012. Sam DeVries' old 1958 Oliver tractor, which has been restored (resurrected?) by Grant Butler, was driven in the parade, towing a trailer full of Butlers. Sam DeVries was a long-time resident of Slaterville, and an excellent farmer until his death. The Holley family was responsible for three floats: It's a Grand Old Flag, sponsored by Will Holley; Bret Holley's family float with 20 members of the family riding on it, and the Iwo Jima re-enactment, sponsored by Shay and Sharon Holley. It received the "Most Patriotic award." Darren DeVries' was chosen for the "Family Award." There were horses, and a horse-drawn wagon, old cars, a fire engine, a search and rescue float, and dozens of decorated bicycles, tricycles, and other child-powered "vehicles," carrying excited, enthusiastic young residents. Hamburgers and hot dogs were cooked by council members and served, along with salads, chips and drinks, by helpers from the Weber County Sheriff's office. Becky Burt was responsible for the good food available and for help on the games and contests.. Will Holley was in charge of the fun games and contests that young and old enjoyed. Contests included one where balloons were tied to young entrants' ankles, and each person tried to pop fellow contestants' balloon. The young people had so much fun, a contest for older "kids" of all ages was held. A gunny sack race was held where entrants completed a loop, ending at pails of water with long "water shooters" inside. Those who got back first pelted later contestants with lots of water. Dodge ball was played, with sponges being used instead of balls. "Older kids" also competed in these games. A pie eating contest was different, in that one entrant used a long swim tube fashioned with a spatula at the end, and tried to pick up a bite of pie on the spatula and successfully guide it into the mouth of his partner. It was not easy! And it was very messy! The younger citizens flocked to the big slide and the candy cannon events. It was a great day for all who attended. The carnival games this year were Wheel of Fortune, Can Smash, Ring Toss, Plinko, and Frog Catcher. The game tents were against the west fence, which also broke up the congestion which occurs when all activities are packed into one small area. The First Methodist Church ran the game booths this year, and the great people involved ran the games exceptionally well. The City paid the Church $175 for running the games. At a later discussion of the very successful July 4th Freedom Celebration, City Administrator Bill Morris said the only problem he had heard about was that the park sprinklers turned on during the breakfast at the Marriott Park. Councilman Rob Smout said he ran out of tables and suggested that the city buy tables for the park. Shortly thereafter, Councilman Scott VanLeeuwen obtained 3 tables to be donated to the city for the parks 15