Marriott-Slaterville City was awarded $1,000 in an EZ RAMP grant for use on the July 4, 2009, city celebration. The award was announced in the May 16, 2009, issue of the Standard Examiner. One of our community's biggest entertainment events of the year is our annual Independence Day celebration. Jerry Stanger was in charge of the celebration this year. Jerry and his assistants did a great job, and all their hard work provided an enjoyable celebration for all who attended. It began on July 3, 2009, with the Eleventh Annual Founder's Day Golf Tournament at the Ben Lomond Golf Course, for a cost of $15.00. Danny Brown was again in charge of the event, which enticed 48 golfers. We congratulate the two teams who tied for first place-Dale Thompsen's and Danny Brown's teams. A 5K run~from the Marriott Park to the Marriott-Slaterville L. D. S. Church and back to the park-began at 7:00 a.m. under the direction of Robert Hirschi. There were 73 runners participating. Michael Hancock came in first for the men, with Blakely Charlesworth in front on the women's side. However, this year, it was decided to have each entrant guess his race time, with the one being the closest to be the winner of the race. Jonathan Spencer was the winner-he guessed his time within 2 seconds! He also finished second, after Mike Hancock. Breakfasts were held at the Marriott Park and the L.D.S. Church Boweries, beginning at 8:00 a.m. These were sponsored by the L.D.S. wards in the community. The parade entrants lined up on 700 South, and started at 10:30 a.m. It proceeded from 700 South along 1200 West to the Marriott Park. There were bicycles, tricycles, wagons, cars, trucks, floats, and walkers. The Grand Marshalls, Julian Powell and Lee Stanger, were driven by Don Stanger in his Model A Ford. Mayor Butler drove a vintage car carrying Laree Shurtleff, Pearl Stanger, and Virgie Storrer as the lovely queens of the celebration. Winners in the parade were as follows: Mayor's Choice Handmade Go-cart Maker unknown Participation Award Train Marcus Phipps Most Creative Hay Trailer Hopkins Family City Council Award Self-proclaimed Beauty Queen Okey Family Most Patriotic American Sports Will Holley Family Special Award Israelson Construction Hamburgers and hot dogs (paid for by Councilman Scott VanLeeuwen), prepared by the councilmen, were for sale beginning at 11:30 a.m. Drinks were also available, disappearing rapidly on the warm day. At 12:30 p.m., a baby contest was held with Shannon Heslington as chair. A dozen beautiful babies were entered. Winners were Grant Shane Hodson, King; Striker Hayes Stanger, Prince; Kendall Leigha Holmes, Queen, and Elizabeth Moss, Princess. Candy cannon shots drew many eager children, as did the giant slide. Pie Eating Contests were also held. In the Senior Division, Robert Hirschi was the champion; Jason Mecham was a winner in the Young Adults. Bailey DeVries won the Teen contest, with Alex Holley the best in the Kids Division. That's a lot of pie consumed! It was an outstanding celebration. The month of October brings thoughts of Halloween. This year residents were invited to "Come circle the wagons around the haunted grounds (otherwise known as the Slaterville Park, 250 North 2200 West)" on October 31. It was the annual Trunk or Treat, sponsored by the city. We were invited to decorate our cars, bring a carved pumpkin, dress up in costume, and bring treats for the young people. Set up started at 5:30 p.m., and treats started at 6:00 p.m. Chili, hot dogs, donuts and hot chocolate were served. Prizes were given for the best pumpkin; First Place, the Bart Spencer family; Second Place, Sharon Pattillo. Kenneth and Dixie Little received the First Place prize for a decorated trunk, with Roberto and Maree Cottam Loayza getting Second Place. There were amazing costumes and lots of treats. The activity was under the direction of DeAnn Hufstetler, who did a great job. Some of her valuable assistants were Sherrie Wadman, Brenda Holmes and Becky Syme. Randy Phipps dispensed the hot dogs, wearing a hot dog costume; he even brought his own decorated stand. An estimated 500 people attended-and cars were lined up far along all streets leading to the park. A commercial Halloween activity was held in the city. The event was the Sleepy Millcreek Hollow aX 3109 W. Pioneer Road. The festival ran on October 8-10 and 15-17, from six to nine p.m. One could stroll Hawkhurst Village for artisans and crafts, listen to spine-tingling stories at the Spooky Forge (beginning at 7:30 p.m.), see the scarecrows, or even brave the Trail of Terror. Admission was $3.00. The Trail of Terror was $5.00 and opened at 7:30 p.m. 15