The Pioneer Post Volume VI Issue 5 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter May 2004 1140 West 400 North - Phone 627-1919 Community News Neighborhood Watch As residents of this community, it is important to understand that crime does have its victims even in our small town. During the first quarter of this year, there have been 20 thefts, 4 burglaries, and 3 assaults within our community. Our Neighborhood Watch Program leaders hope to assist residents to become more aware and willing to "look out for each other." To help achieve this, residents are invited to attend a workshop teaching observation skills to assist in effective neighborhood watch. The workshop will be as follows: Date: June 1, 2004 rime: 7:00 p.m. Place: City Office, 1140 W. 400 N. Subject: Neighborhood Watch Observation Skills Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) When called upon, CERT volunteers help respond to disasters in the community. For instance, this spring several CERT volunteers helped with flood control in a local subdivision after a particularly heavy storm. To become CERT qualified, you must attend two-day training course. The training is held on Saturday. The next course is scheduled for June 12 and 19. Classes run all day. You will learn basic emergency response skills from our Weber Fire District emergency responders. The cost is $25, which the city will reimburse to you if you attend both classes and receive your certificate. Volunteers are an important resource in an emergency or disaster situation. CERT trained individuals will n the skills to save lives and help families in the event of an emergency. This may be the last class held for the next year or more. Those interested should seriously consider this opportunity to become CERT trained. Contact the city office at 627-1919 for more information and to register. LOCAL EVENTS Senior Citizens Marriott-Slaterville and Weber Fire District will host a senior citizens health day at the city office (1140 W. 400 N. Bldg 15C) on May 17, 2004 during regular office hours. The event will feature blood pressure checks and health readiness information in case of an emergency. For questions, please call Dennis Holland at 782-3580. Local Talent Sought Can you sing, dance, or play a musical instrument? Would you be interested in sharing your talents with an appreciative fun group of people of all ages? Here is your chance - performances are now being scheduled for the summer music event: "An Evening of Music at the Marriott Park." Two separate events will be held, the first on June 28 and the last on August 23. Call Buzzy Ito at 731-6777 for more information. Horse Show at the Fairgrounds Mountain West Miniature Horse and Shetland Pony Owners invite you to join them for a fun filled weekend of tiny equine. It is happening May 28-30 at the Weber County Fairgrounds. The event hosts the AMHR/ASPC/ASPR National Area Region VIII shows featuring around 400 classes for Registered Miniature Horses and Shetlands. Horse lovers of all ages are sure to be delighted. Classes begin May 28 at 4:30 p.m., continue May 29 and 30 staring at 9:00 a.m., and go through the day. Classes include Halter (conformation) and Performance. Also included are be driving, costume, and jumping classes.