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PCMC Newsletter-November, 2011
Community E-Newsletter November, 2011
24 hours of community giving.
One incredible chance to shape our future.
On 11.11.11, the Park City community will come together for 24 hours of unprecedented nonprofit giving during the Live PC Give PC event. It’s our community’s biggest-ever day of giving, and it’s your chance make a real impact. All you have to do is commit to donating to your favorite Park City nonprofit on November 11 this year.
How will you invest in Park City’s future?
To decide who you’ll support and how much you’ll give, start by thinking about all the good things our local nonprofits make possible each and every day.
o Do you love your adopted dog?
o Do you ride or hike our awe-inspiring trails?
o Do you live by the daily avalanche report?
o Do you cherish summer concerts in the mountains?
o Do you believe in a community where every person matters?
o Do you want to live in a place where all children are safe and healthy?
If you live PC, then give PC.
Support the organizations that enrich our lives here in Park City. Find out more about Live PC Give PC—and commit to give on 11.11.11! Visit livepcgivepc.org today.
Bonanza Drive Tunnel and Roadwork Completion Celebrate Grand Opening
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Ribbon cutting signals the end of the Bonanza Drive Tunnel |
Mural adorns Bonanza Drive Tunnel |
Park City Green Launches Low Carbon Diet Community Challenge
Join us on Thursday, December 1st, 7:00 p.m., at Temple Har Shalom, as we launch the Low Carbon Diet community challenge. The event is free and open to the public.
Park City has ambitious sustainability goals, but they won’t be accomplished without participation from citizens like you. Something special is about to launch….are you on board?!
Click here for complete Low Carbon Launch details at ParkCityGreen.org.
Food for Fines-November 1-30, 2011
The Park City Library will be accepting non-perishable food items for overdue book fines during the month of November. The Library will forgive $1 or part of a dollar for each non-perishable item that you bring to the Circulation Desk. The non-perishable goods must be undamaged and non-expired.
Park City Holiday is Looking for Volunteers
| This year "A Park City Holiday" will be held on December 14, 5-7:00 p.m. at the Quinn's Ice Arena. This will be the 25th Anniversary of the event. We are looking for Santa's Helpers, folks to pass out cookies and hot chocolate to the kids, and other miscellaneous assistance. If you or anyone you know can help with the event, contact Denise via email, or call 615-5819. |
| Park City Library Participating in Reading Marathon Park City Library is Participating inthe 19th annual Reading Marathon November 14th-December 3th. Pick up your reading log at the Park City Library or online. The program encourages families to spend quality time reading together. All children, preschool age and higher may participate. |
Emergency Management
The days of Civil Defense some 30 years ago were the early beginnings of modern emergency management, but it actually started in 1803. In the century that followed, ad hoc legislation was passed more than 100 times in response to natural disasters. This piecemeal approach to disaster assistance was problematic and prompted legislation that required greater cooperation between federal agencies and authorized the President to coordinate these activities.
President Carter's 1979 Executive Order merged many of the separate disaster-related responsibilities into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Civil defense responsibilities were also transferred to the new agency. It is here that the emergency manager profession started to take shape. Emergency Managers are planning, responding, recovering and mitigating all hazards. The job is now a recognized profession with increasing visibility.
Library Features 2011 Future Monets, Manets and Mary Cassatts Exhibit
In partnership with the Traveling Exhibits Program made possible by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, you are invited to stop by and see the “2011 Future Monets, Manets and Mary Cassatts” exhibit from November 14th to December 15th at the Park City Library. This exhibit will feature artwork by students from grade levels K – 8 and will represent schools across the state of Utah. The artwork is a product of carefully conceived lessons plans carried out by various teachers and arts specialists in Utah schools. More
Recreation News
Pass Sale: Through the month of November, purchase a one month pass to the Park City Racquet Club for $54 and receive the second month for free. Come in to 1255 Iron Horse Drive to take advantage of the best deal of the year.
Park City Municipal Recreation & Athletic Center (PC MARC) is scheduled to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, December 16th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be give-a-ways, pass specials, kid’s games and fun activities. Come celebrate the opening of this great new community facility!!! Entrance into the PC MARC will be FREE from December 16th thru December 18th as we welcome the community back. Check here for additional information.
In October, City Council . . .
• Approved an Interlocal Employee Housing Agreement with Wasatch County
• Approved a Transportation Master Plan for Park City
• Adopted a resolution supporting the Regional Climate Adaptation Planning Alliance
• Appointed Election Judges for the Municipal General Election
News You Can Use . . . Boring, But Important!
The City is moving ahead to advertise the sale of 1450 & 1460 Park Avenue and request proposals on creating housing and restoring the old houses.
On October 28, the City hosted the Colorado Association of Ski Towns and had 30 representatives, mostly Mayors and City Managers, visit and learn about Park City successes, our green initiatives, an immigration discussion lead by a rep. from Mayor Bloomberg’s office of NYC, and hear about how to improve municipal operations through using comparison data with other cities.
On December 1st, City staff and Rocky Mountain Power will be talking to the City Council about electrical upgrades in the city to include potentially relocating the Bonanza Park substation and mitigating the new larger power poles (75 to 95 feet) that will replace existing transmission poles.
On December 8th, the Park City Council and Planning Commission will meet in a joint session to discuss redevelopment of the resort base near PCMR.
Green Your Routine-Turn Your Key, Be Idle-Free
It’s official - Salt Lake City has joined Park City as the 2nd community in Utah with an anti-idling ordinance! Help protect air quality, and conserve finite resources, by shutting off your vehicle when parked. It may seem like a small act, but vehicle idling in the U.S. adds up to two billion gallons of wasted fuel each year.
Click here for Park City’s ordinance language and a citizen reporting form for local idling violations.
Home: Energy Myths
Following are some common home energy myths that may be costing you.
1. Setting the thermostat higher or lower will heat or cool the house faster.
Many a homeowner has come home to an uncomfortable house and set the thermostat higher or lower than necessary, thinking it will warm or cool faster. In reality, a furnace or air-conditioner works at the same speed, no matter what the thermostat setting. A home will warm up to 68ºF just as quickly if the thermostat is set at 68ºF as it would if the thermostat was set at 80ºF. In such instances, energy may be wasted as the heating or cooling system continues to run after it reaches your desired set point.
2. A heating and cooling system "works harder" to reach a comfortable temperature after setback or set forward.Many people do not adjust their thermostat at night or while the home is unoccupied because of the common misconception that the heating or cooling system must "work harder" or use more energy to reheat or re-cool the house. This is not how a thermostat works. The system turns on to reach a set level and then shuts off when that level is reached. It can be likened more to a switch that shuts on and off, rather than a gas pedal that accelerates faster the more you step on it.
3. Energy efficiency and energy conservation are the same thing.
Efficiency refers to using less to perform a specific task. Examples include replacing traditional lighting with LEDs (light emitting diodes), or installing a high performance appliance. Conservation refers to reducing your need for energy through changes in behavior, such as setting the thermostat lower or riding a bike to work.
4. When an appliance is turned off, it is off.
Many appliances and electronic devices—such as coffee makers and cell phone chargers—in the home continue to use power after they have been switched off. Sometimes as much as if they were on! This is known as standby power or “phantom load.” The only way to stop the power usage by these devices is to unplug them.
5. Leaving lights, computers and appliances on uses less energy than turning them on and off.
In most cases, the small surge of power needed to start a device is much less than the power that is wasted by leaving it on when it is not needed.
6. Duct tape is the best choice for sealing ducts.
Duct tape has very low durability when used to seal ducts, according to laboratory research. On new installations duct tape will not last long without extensive surface preparation, especially in dirty or dusty locations. Over time, duct tape will fall off as the adhesive dries out and the tape starts to wrinkle. Mastic or metal-backed tapes—available at your local hardware or do-it-yourself retailer—are better choices for duct sealing.
7. Purchasing an efficient air-conditioner or furnace will automatically reduce energy bills.
This is true to some extent, but optimal savings will not be achieved unless the system is sized and installed correctly. Installing an efficient, but over-sized, system can negate much of the potential savings, while a poorly designed duct system can also have an impact on efficiency and comfort. Windows, doors, and insulation also play a factor in heating and cooling efficiency.
8. Dimming lights by 50% will cut lighting costs in half.
In reality, the relationship is not quite direct and the savings may be less than expected. Dimmed lights do use less power, but when lights are dimmed, the voltage drops and the filament becomes cooler. This causes a loss in overall efficiency.
9. Closing off vents will help to lower heating and cooling costs.
Closing or covering up vents is typically not a good way to save on energy costs. Heating and cooling systems balance their load throughout the duct system. If one vent gets closed off, it throws the system off balance. Pressure can build up in the duct work, causing leakage and less air circulating in your home. This reduces system efficiency and home comfort.