talked to IRS security regarding problems at the Marriott Park, and they wilt try to watch the park as much as possible. A matching grant for playground equipment for the Marriott Park and the park behind the city office was received. The city purchased playground equipment, to be placed in the southwest corner of the Marriott Park, in accordance with the park committee's had recommendation. Expenses including installation of utilities at the city hall park, expansion of the city hall parking lot, and assembly of the Marriott Park playground equipment were authorized. The parking lot has been paved, with city officials pleased at the result. The playground equipment will be placed in the Marriott Park when a pad has been constructed for the equipment. President Dennis Ilium and Mr. VanLeeuwen obtained a donated headgate to be installed at the Marriott Park for use until the pressurized irrigation system can be extended, and advised Mark Hodson of the ditch company of the installation. Interestingly, the headgate later disappeared then reappeared at the Marriott Park with the wheel missing. A committee for the development of the park behind the city hall was called, consisting of Lynette Deru, Jonathan Saunders and Regina Smout. The basic design of a city hall park wedding area, with trees and plant material, as recommended by the park committee, was approved. Both Mr. Morris and Councilman Rob Smout commended the excellent work of the committee. The council approved the expenditure of $11,432.00 for the proposed area, as part of the Arbor Day Celebration. The council unanimously approved the allotment of $20,000.00 for the sprinkler system installation, and approximately $31,000.00 for cement work for the park behind the city office. Work commenced on that park after Council President Dennis Ilium disked the ground. In the fall, grass was growing in the park, through the efforts of Al Donoviel and Jerry Hess, who helped construct the park. Restrooms are under construction. A postponed "Arbor Day" was held on September 6, as members of the Park Committee and volunteers from the city, planted six trees in the park behind the city office. On that date they also placed 30 yards of mulch throughout the garden area. A serious problem developed early as those digging the holes for the trees quickly hit the "hard pan" lurking a few inches below the top of the soil. Most residents are aware of the heavy clay our area has in abundance. However, this was unbelievably hard, even to the experienced gardeners who expected the clay. Finally volunteer Pam Hunsaker said "I've had enough of this," and went to her home where she commandeered husband Mike Hunsaker's big back hoe, and drove it to the garden area. Capably maneuvering the big machine, she dug the big holes for the trees, to the great relief of and "saving the day" for the others involved. Those who participated that day were Joe Elmer, Robert Hirschi, Randy Wilson, Aaron, Joel and Justin Buttars, Marilyn Draper, Sandra and Neil Saunders, Joe Deru, Pam Hunsaker, and Jonathan Saunders, for a total of 20 hours. In addition, Lynette Deru headed the project with an additional 10 hours of labor. Many perennials have been planted in the area on several occasions, which will add color and beauty to the garden. Volunteers who helped with the perennials are greatly appreciated. The park behind the city office is the recipient of donated plants and trees. Gayle Allen of The Rock Garden at 399 Harrisville Road, donated plants and ornamental grasses. Corey Combe donated eleven trees. Thanks go also to Willard Bay Gardens, LLC, for donating many plants. Trees have been donated by the Beverly and Lewis Robinson family, Bernice and Milton Kidman, Scott and Karen VanLeeuwen, and the Ron and Shirley Smout family. We can all enjoy their generosity in the coming years. Some trees for the park are in memory of a loved one or former resident, as noted in The Pioneer Post for September. Anyone wishing to donate should contact the city staff. Kim Slater said his wife has received money which has been donated for trees to be planted there. He recommended that the city ask for donations for trees, benches, or other items for the park, and be recognized by a plaque for each donation. Unusually warm weather during much of autumn was enjoyed by residents, but brought some concern about the lack of moisture for the trees planted in the park behind the city office. Also, there is 11