the late 1850's, John Broom (an early settler for whom the area was once named Broom's Bench) would gather scrap metal from broken wagons abandoned along the pioneer trails. He would then sell this much sought after metal to be recycled. He later took his funds to California, where he increased his fortunes and returned to Ogden in 1883, to build the Broom Hotel, which was situated at the site of the present-day Key Bank on Twenty-fifth Street. Another early industry in Marriott was sheep ranching. When many sheep died during the winter of 1851-1852, the local Indians gathered the wool from the dead sheep and sold it cheaply to the settlers. Thus was born a home woolen industry. The wool was taken through carding and spinning to the finished product of anything from hats to socks. Excesses were sold outside the community. One of the first stores in Marriott was located west of the old meeting house on Twelfth Street and was run by the Bingham family. In the 1920's, it was a general merchandise store with one gas pump in the front. Gas was priced at about thirteen cents per gallon at the time. These early businesses set the stage for the next generations who would live in Marriott and start their own small business within the area's borders. COMMUNITY HISTORY Of the thirty-four communities which make up Weber County, only six do not have histories. Unfortunately, Marriott is one of the six. In this second plea for help in writing The History of Marriott, it must be emphasized that next year is the sesquicentennial year of the pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley. In a few short years after that, Marriott was settled, so the sesquicentennial for Marriott will be in 2001. A history would be an appropriate gift to the community. If you are harboring any information about your family that you would like to include in the history, then please take a copy to Mildred Slater on 1900 West. Whether you are a son or daughter of a Marriott pioneer or a recent arrival does not matter. Everyone in Marriott is important to this community, including those who are running businesses here. The history will include as much information as possible. Please contribute. TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD ELECTIONS The following individuals will be on the ballot for the township planning board: Gerald Bischoff Barbara Brown Judi Elmer Delbert Hodson Bill Morris Eric Olsen Randy Phipps Each candidate is invited to publish their views through this newsletter. Please deliver candidate flyers to Sherry Morris, by October 28, 1996. Also, if anyone in the community would like a township lawn sign, please call Sherry Morris at 731-1726._ SUPERMAJORITY The Utah Supreme Court has upheld the supermajority voting count for township elections. This means that 51% of the registered voters must vote in favor of township Those who are on the voting register and who do not show at the polls have their vote cast for them by the government as "no". The government does not care if individuals have moved, died, are out-of town, or are incapacitated. A no show is a no vote. If you are on the voter registration list, then please vote. There is more than township at stake in this type of election. 470