Section 3The Ending of 2001 Part 1 Marriott-Staterville City History July 1 - December 31, 2001 Celebration of the July holiday in our City commenced on July 3, 2001, under the overall guidance of Shauna Meyerhoffer. The Third Annual Golf Tournament was held on July 3rd at Mulligan's Golf Course under the direction of Danny Brown, and attracted 85 golfers from the community. Prizes were awarded and the golfing, even with the sunburns acquired, was enjoyed by participants. July 3rd also featured a dinner at the Slaterville Park at 7:00 p.m., followed by karaoke at 8:00 p.m., under the direction of Darren DeVries. On July 4th a breakfast was held at both the Slaterville and Marriott Parks at 8:00 am., followed at 11:00 a.m. by a fine parade from 700 South to the Marriott Park, directed by Pam Slater. Beginning at 12:00 noon activities including lunch, sports, and games for young and old were held at the Marriott Park. We give special thanks to Shauna Meyerhoffer, Darren DeVries, Pam Slater, Danny Brown and Will Holley for their help in the events. A highlight of the celebration was the 2nd Annual Chess and Checker Tournament, under the direction of Gerald Taylor. There were 22 participants in four age groups of Checker players and one group of Chess. Winners were: Eleven and under: Dennis Mecham 12-14: Mike Halacy 15-18: Chace Holley 26 and over: Girma Hunde Chess: Travis Williams Three residents filed for designation as an Agricultural Protection Area under the 1997 State Law authorizing such protection for individuals who wished to maintain farms. Under this law, the owner is protected from suits by individuals in subsequent nearby sub-divisions for maintaining agriculture and/or farm animals. The City has set the minimum acreage for such protection areas at five (5) acres. Those filing for protection were Melvin Meyerhoffer, 1200 West 400 North; Dennis Ilium, 1200 West and 700 North, and Grant Butler, 3100 W. Pioneer Road. Nominations for the 2nd Annual Good Neighbor Award were requested, with August 31 as the closing date for receipt by the City. This award is for those individuals who are doing an outstanding job of improving the community. Nominations must be received by the City by August 31, 2001. The Marriott-Slaterville Park Committee, collectively or by assigned individuals, has visited several parks/parkways to garner ideas, and assess successes and weaknesses in those areas. On July 2, Jerry Goodspeed, University of Utah Extension Service Horticulturist for Weber County, walked through the proposed area with committee members. On July 16, the Layton City Commons and the Ogden Nature Center were visited. Information on plans for the Utah State University Botanical Gardens currently being implemented have been received. A two-page community survey was developed and distributed with The Pioneer Post to provide public input of the development of the park. The deadline for the return of the completed forms was August 31, 2001. Dead trees in the new park area have been cut down and interested residents were invited to pick up any dead wood from the park area for use as firewood. Jail inmates have moved the wood to near the road for easy access. A DWR agent has identified paw prints found in the area along Weber River as those of a cougar. Residents are advised to be alert for sightings. With encroachment of civilization on animal habitat, increasing numbers of wildlife are seen in the natural river land in our community. We are willing to share this land with animals, but don't assert your claim if you see one-be cautious and retreat! In July filing was opened for the 2001 municipal elections. This year the office of Mayor and two City Council members are open for election. The two Council seats involved are currently held by Delbert Hodson and Kim Slater. Interested persons were required to complete a Declaration of Candidacy Form and pay a $5.00 filing fee before 5:00 p.m. on August 15, 2001. 63