About 120 excited children, ages 1 to 8, met at the Slaterville Park on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. for an Easter Egg Hunt. That busy Easter Bunny hid 1400 candy-filled eggs In the park for the children to find. Later, to the delight of the children, he made an appearance with the opportunity for photographs. More candy was tossed to the children, and prizes were given. The fun event was sponsored by Les Olson Company, Jay Carnahan State Farm Insurance, and the city. Thanks to them and especially to Angela Erwin, the Coordinator for the annual event. Harrisville City and Marriott-Slaterville had a combined parks and recreation program again this year, that offers tennis lessons. Residents interested registered on May 15 and 16, at the Harrisville Tennis Courts. The upcoming Fourth of July celebration and various activities were discussed by the council at the June 20, 2013, City Council Meeting. Council members will assume the same jobs as last year. It was decided to purchase the tables needed for the city for the event rather than to borrow them. The annual Independence Day activities were announced for 2013, in the June issue of The Pioneer Post, including the annual golf tournament, 5K run, breakfasts, parade and lunch and activities at the Marriott Park. We look forward to this celebration every year. The annual Independence Day celebration was a great success again this year. It started off with about 70 people participating in the Golf Tournament at Ben Lomond Golf Course on June 28, 2013. Dale Thompsen won first place, Hufstetlers came in second, with the Browns getting third place. Breakfasts sponsored by the L.D.S. wards were held in both Marriott and Slaterville, on July 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The 5K Run, under the direction of Bob Hirschi, began at 7:00 a.m. at the Marriott Park. The winner was Jaydon Slater. The line-up for the parade began at 10:00 a.m., with Scott VanLeeuwen in charge, and started promptly at 10:30 a.m. Mayor Keith Butler, driving one of Maurice Pitcher's vintage cars, led the way, with Donna Murphy, and Jack and Elna Lucas riding with him. Every year the increased entries get better. And there are always delighted children pedalling tricycles and bicycles, decorated in red, white and blue. This year the award winning floats were: Mayor's trophy: The float honoring the donor for the Anderson liver transplant. Most patriotic: Bret Holley family-Washington crossing the Delaware. Most creative: Pirate Ship-Carl Slater family Peoples' Choice: Bart and the Poor Boys-Bart Spencer, Todd Spencer, and David McKenzie. The City Council members cooked hot dogs and hamburgers, served with all the fixings. Salad and chips rounded out the menu, with drinks available. Will Holley, aided by Erin Holley, coordinated the contests which included a three-legged race, with winners shooting water cannons at those behind them, with separate races for age groups. Balloons tied to the ankles were popped by opponents. Adult contestants, given bibs and baby bottles filled with juice, found it wasn't as easy as they expected as they raced to drain the bottles. Piles of sawdust were filled with small prizes, and children, divided into age groups, dug with enthusiasm, to claim the prizes. The giant slide and the candy cannon were popular as usual. In addition to those already mentioned, a big vote of appreciation goes to Becky Burt for all the work she did with the food and contests. Rob Smout was responsible for the Items won In the raffles. Another fun even in July was the Music in the Park held at 7:00 p.m. on July 13, 2013, In the bowery at the City Park. It featured Bart and the Poor Boys, Bart Spencer, Todd Spencer and David McKenzie. It was a great 19