Happenings

City office closed for February holiday
The City offices will close on Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. However, garbage service will run as usual on Monday, Feb. 15.

Census Participation Is Vital
What if a census was held and nobody cared? That's the major worry of the once-a-decade nose count, which began last month. Experts worry that up to one in five inhabitants just don't care enough to take part. Our goal in Cedar Hills is 100% participation in the 2010 Census. In the census 10 years ago we had 63% participation.

Citizen indifference could be costly to the City. Beyond getting a firm count, the census has two other functions: State-by-state counts are the basis for adding or subtracting seats in the House of Representatives and designating where $400 billion in federal funds go for things like hospitals, job training centers, schools, senior centers, emergency services, bridges, and public works projects. The census also provides valuable information that can be used in diverse local applications like grant writing, eligibility for housing, and social actions.

In the continental U.S., the head-counting starts on March 15 via mailed-out forms with 10 questions, the shortest-ever survey. Forms must be mailed back by April 1. Then comes an army of door-knocking interviewers looking for non-respondents.

The 2010 Census theme “It’s In Our Hands” and tag line “We Can’t Move Forward Until You Mail It Back” reflect a public attitude that “It’s our census; it’s up to me and my community to make sure that we have a complete and accurate count.” There's no reason to fear the census and every reason to take part. By law, census takers do not share their work with other agencies, and state and city governments need every dime a full count will bring in federal money.

When the census form arrives, please be sure to mail the Census information back. Thank you for your participation.

Mayor calls for rec center committee members
Mayor Richardson recently created the Community Recreation/Aquatics Center Blue Ribbon Committee to assist in giving input and assistance to City officials in shaping the potential of a center in our city. He is looking for volunteers to participate in the concept, research, and planning of the facility. Volunteers are a vital asset to the implementation of ideas, as they represent a broader spectrum of residents within the community. The committee will meet as needed and work with the mayor, planning commission, and council to "do well and willingly the tasks at hand." If you would like to be considered for service, please notify the City in person or e-mail your name and contact information to the City's Front Desk.

Easter Egg Hunt
The Youth City Council will host the City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27. Save the date, and watch for more details in next month’s newsletter.

It’s a good idea!
Clear shrubs and snow from fire hydrants, water meters, and gas meters to allow safety and service personnel easy access to these utilities.

IMPORTANT: Close PI valve before spring!
As soon as the snow melts enough to find your secondary water valve box, please make sure the main valve is in the CLOSED position. This will protect the pipes and sprinkler heads on your property from damage when the high-pressurized irrigation system is activated around April 15.

Mark your calendars!
The 2010 Cedar Hills Family Festival is right around the corner. Important dates include:
Saturday, June 19: 5K and Battle of the Bands
Friday, June 25: Dinner and Movie in the Park
Saturday, June 26: Parade, Carnival, and Fireworks!
More dates and information to come.

Call for Parade Entries
We are looking for organizations, stakes, wards, families, and neighborhoods to contribute floats and other entries in this year’s Family Festival parade on June 26. Contact Ashley Vogelsberg at 801-785-9668, ext. 114, with questions or to sign up.

Youth Cheer Tryouts
Lone Peak Youth Cheer tryouts will be held the beginning of March for 4th-8th grades. A parents meeting will be held in February. Check the LPY Cheer Blog Spot for continually updated information, or call Jennie at 801-376-7374. Come join the fun!

Youth baseball registration continues
Highland/Cedar Hills Baseball registration continues through March 6 online at: Highland/Cedar Hills Baseball. Athlete's ages 5-12 are eligible to play. Check the Web site for league contacts, information, tryouts, clinics, and schedules. Children over 12 may register to play with the Alpine City League or the Colt League in American Fork. Note: Highland/Cedar Hills Baseball is a volunteer, parent-run organization serving the communities of Highland and Cedar Hills; it is not sponsored by the cities, but it exists to serve both communities equally.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - April 10
Agencies across the county will come together again to dispose of old or unused household chemicals so they don't pollute our environment. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will take place Saturday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Utah Valley University northwest parking area (about 1200 West and 800 South in Orem). Details can be found at Utah County Health Online or by calling 801-851-7525. Only household waste in containers less than five gallons will be accepted. No commercial waste.

Weatherization Assistance Program
The Housing Authority of Utah County offers a home weatherization program to help low-income individuals and families reduce energy costs and increase comfort and safety in their homes. For more information, go to Utah County Online or call 801-344-5184.

Cedar Ridge walk-a-thon planned April 22
Come support the Cedar Ridge Elementary PTA in their annual walk-a-thon on Thursday, April 22, at 4:00 p.m. at the school (4501 W Cedar Hills Dr.). Children will obtain pledges between now and then to support school activities. Local businesses are encouraged to make pledges in exchange for advertising. There will be dinner, prizes, competitions, a bake sale, a silent auction, and more. Fun for the entire family! Save the date, and watch for more details. Questions? E-mail Suzanne Maxwell or call: 801-785-4000.

Cedar Hills Golf Club
Season golf passes for the 2010-11 season are now available at the golf course. Golf Director Jim Madsen encourages everyone to purchase season passes before the New Year, when the price may increase. The course also has end-of-year clearance items on sale. In addition, did you know that Cedar Hills residents receive a $6 discount for 18 holes of golf. Visit the golf course pro shop dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, weather permitting.

Sunset Room at Cedar Hills Golf Club
The Sunset Room is a popular venue for social gatherings. Beautiful views, heated and air conditioned, tables and chairs for 155. Click here for more info. Contact Jim Madsen at 801-796-1705 for reservations.

Special events ordinance enacted
There’s a new law in town. Organizers of events, such as block parties held on a street, craft fairs and the like, will need to fill out an application with the City, pay a $100 fee, and show insurance. The application must be filed with the City 60 days before the event, and the applicant cannot advertise the event until the application is approved. The new special events ordinance provides a framework for the City to allow residents and organizations to stage events on public property. The council said this ordinance is needed because it sets rules on how and when event organizers can affect the flow of traffic and other public rights. Residents do not need an application for getting together as groups or families, but if the rights of others are going to be disrupted, the ordinance must be followed. The special events application can be obtained at the City offices.

North Utah County Library Cooperative
The cities of American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lehi, and Eagle Mountain have agreed to participate in a reciprocal borrowing system that will allow library card holders at any of the cooperating libraries to check out materials from all four libraries. (This is not a county library system.) Library borrowers are encouraged to search for needed materials at their home library before searching the other libraries’ online catalogs. Each library will continue to function as it currently does in terms of policies, budget, administration, non-resident card fees, etc. Requests (holds) made to a library other than the home library will not be honored. The intent is to allow card holders of each library first access to the materials at that library.

American Fork City Arts Council
The AFAC invites Cedar Hills residents to participate in their arts events and performances. Click here for more information.

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