Marriott-Slaterville City History September 2014 Marriott-Slaterville Monthly History September 2014 August and September were the wettest months in Utah in 23 years. However, forecasters say severe drought or worse will continue into next year across much of the West, including parts of western Utah, most of Nevada and practically all of California. Experts say the three-year drought isn't likely to be relieved in October, November or December either. Even if December turns out to be wet, the drought wouldn't be over yet according to the National Weather Service in Reno. The U.S. Drought Monitor said that half of Utah was reporting moderate drought and 16 percent severe drought. The most severe conditions were in the southwest and southeast corners of the state, as well as a swath of western Utah stretching from near the Nevada line north of U.S. Interstate 80, southeast through Tooele and Juab counties to near U.S. Interstate 15. Officials say there is not much relief on the way. Even in wet years, October and November do not typically contribute much in terms of rain and snow in the region. December, however, is the beginning of the primary snow season in the Sierra, and the long- term forecast suggests a slight likelihood that month could trend dry as well. Weber Basin Water Conservancy District informed the city and the irrigation companies that all irrigation water will be shut off on October 1st rather than October 15th this year as a conservation measure. The city will leave its secondary water system on for residents a few days longer until our water supplies are exhausted. On Saturday, October 11, 2014 the 7th Annual George E. Wahlen Veteran's Home Fun Run & Chili Cook-off will be held. The 5K Run/1 Mile Walk begins at the Veteran's Home at 1102 N 1200 W and ends at the First United Methodist Church. The events are: • 8:30 am: On-site registration and packet pickup • 9:40 am: Pre-race ceremony • 10:00 am: Race Begins • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm: Blood drive at the First United Methodist Church, 1339 W 400 N sponsored by MountainStar Blood Services. • 11:30 am: Chili Cook-off. Sign up at the church or by calling 801-393-5662 or 801-920- 1258 before October 4th. A non-refundable entry fee of $25 for the race before September 30th includes a t-shirt. Same day entry fee is $30, no t-shirt guaranteed. Call 801-393-5562 to register. This is not a city event. It is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church as a public service. Proceeds from the event support military veterans by funding the Wahlen Veteran's Home in Ogden. The 4th Annual Utah Pirate Festival will open in Marriott-Slaterville City September 12th to 14th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. The festival will feature an array of pirates, mermaids, scalawags, privateers, and buccaneers. There will also be great food, music and entertainment!