Marriott-Slaterville Monthly History March 2018 March came in like a lion with a snowstorm the first weekend and some decent moisture the rest of the month. We have actually received more moisture this month than we have all winter. The well attended annual Easter Egg Hunt was held at the Slaterville Park on Saturday, March 31'*. Springtime rain showers are much needed this year. Some tips for rainy days are never connect a sump pump, land drain or rain gutter to the sewer system. Never dump pollutants, debris, or other objects in the storm drain system. The Vital Stats listing births and deaths for 2017 were published in this month's Pioneer Post. Various roads in the City will be repaired this year. Pioneer Road will be realigned at the Plain City border, which will cause delays. City Parks will be available for reservations beginning April 15***. Planning Commission canceled for March 20.2018 City Council Meeting canceled for March 15. 2018 Bits and Pieces Two candidates are running for the Utah House of Representatives District 29 seat. The Republican incumbent. Lee B. Perry, of Perry, said he is looking forward to a robust campaign. Perry said he is grateful we have people interested in running because it puts the issues out there for the people. Perry's Democratic challenger, first-time politician Kerry Wayne of Marriott-Slaterville, said he loves the idea of more candidates running for a particular office. "The more people we have involved in politics, the better," he said. "People need a choice. When they do have a choice, it pulls them back to the center." The First United Methodist Church in Marriott-Slaterville re-enacted Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" painting as part of its Easter Week services on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Parishioners played the roles of Christ and the Apostles during the re-enactment.