The Pioneer Post Volume XVI Issue 10 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter October 2014 1570 West400 North -Phone 801-627-1919 2014 Fall Cleanup Fall Clean-up is scheduled for Octoberl 8th and 19th. A dumpster will be located at Marriott Park and at Slaterville Park. Please put all garbage completely inside the dumpster, not on the ground. This is a complimentary service, please be considerate of others using the dumpster. Waste Management requests no tires or hazardous materials. _________ TRUNK-OR-TREAT The annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat will be at Slaterville Park (250 N 2250W) on Friday, October 31st. Come circle the wagons together around the haunted grounds. ► Set-up at 4:30 PM. Treats start at 6:00 PM. ► Participants with candy to distribute get free entry. ► Entry is $1 per person, without candy. Enjoy a hot dog, a donut, and a drink for $1. Prizes for carved pumpkins, costumes, and decorated trunks. ► This event is primarily for residents and their extended families. ► Questions contact DeAnn at 801-731-5129. WINTER IS COMING It's time to weatherize for winter. The Farmer's Almanac forecasts this winter to be above normal snowfall and cold. All city parks will close for reservations on October 15th and will reopen April 15th. The pressurized irrigation system will be shut down and weatherized the first part of October. Make sure to weatherize your individual irrigation systems as well. Autumn provides optimum weather and ample opportunity to garden. It's harvest time, and the cooler temperatures and fall conditions can actually make gardening easier and more enjoyable. Fall is a great time to plant bulbs to blossom next spring. It's also time to pull weeds before they go to seed. Fluff any compacted soil with a garden fork or tiller. dding a 2-inch layer of bagged compost or a balanced, natural fertilizer can give plants a boost come spring. Be prepared for frost. Keep materials on hand to protect plants when frost threatens, such as floating row cover or a cold frame. On frosty, cold nights, move container plants to a protected spot. This is the time of year to deep soak trees, especially new trees, to a depth of 10-12", unless there is 1-2" of good soaking rain. This will prepare the trees for winter. If you expect a colder winter consider wrapping specialty trees so they don't split. It's also a good time to prune as temperatures cool. Prune for structure, as well as to remove any dead or diseased branches. Happy autumn gardening! Local Updates • Marriott Park. A new parking lot has been installed at Marriott Park with assistance of a Community Development Block Grant. This new parking area will help the park be more accessible. 8 Trail Parking. A new trail parking area is underway on 1700 South with the assistance of R.A.M.P. funding. This trail parking facility will make our regional trail system more accessible. ■ September Road Projects. 1600 West will be repaired between 400 North and go past Pioneer School to 1500 West. Also, roads throughout the city will be painted and pothole repaired in preparation for winter. • Land Use Training. The Utah League of Cities and Towns will provide training for persons interested in land use and planning on October 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Harrisville City Office located at 363 W. Independence in Harrisville. Please RSVP to Becky Burt at Marriott-Slaterville City 801 -627-1919 ext. 202. The cost for the training is $12. • Boys Basketball. Boys in grades 1-9 are invited to play. Register online at www.cityomamsvilie.com or at the Harrisville City Office. Register anytime during October. Cost is $35 including jersey. • Craft Bazaar. The First United Methodist Church at 1339 W 400 N will hold a craft bazaar on October 24 from 1 PM to 7 PM and October 25 from 9AM to 4PM. PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 - 7:00 P.M. *** No business, this meeting may be cancelled *** This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21,2013 - 6:30 P.M. *** No business, this meeting may be cancelled *** This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change.