Lehi Ledger - Lehi City

Message from the Lehi Fire DepartmentThe winter season presents a specific fire hazard from woodstoves and fireplaces. Unfortunately, many people are unawareof the fire risks when heating homes with wood andsolid fuels.Often these risks are due to creosote buildup, a chemical substancethat forms when wood burns in chimneys and stovepipes.It can be crusty, flaky, tar-like, sticky, shiny, or hardened.Often, all forms will occur in one chimney system.Whatever form it takes, creosote is highly combustible. If itbuilds up in sufficient quantities – and catches fire inside thechimney flue instead of the firebox of the fireplace or woodstove – the result will be a chimney fire.Certain conditions encourage the buildup of creosote. Simplyput, restricted air supply, unseasoned wood and cooler-thannormal chimney temperatures are all factors that can acceleratethe buildup of creosote on chimney flue walls.Air supplies on fireplaces may be restricted by closed glassdoors or by failure to open the damper wide enough to moveheated smoke rapidly up the chimney. The longer thesmoke’s "residence time" in the flue, the more likely is it thatcreosote will form. Burning unseasoned wood keeps the resultingsmoke cooler, as it moves through the system, than ifdried seasoned wood is used. Abnormally cool interior fluetemperatures condense inside a prefabricated chimney causingan accelerated rate of creosote production.All home heating systems require regular maintenance tofunction safely and efficiently. Following these steps will helpprevent a chimney fire from occurring in your home duringthe winter season: Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleanedannually by a certified chimney specialist.Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorationsand flammable materials.Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leaveglass doors open while burning a fire.Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures.Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrictair supply to fireplaces.Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplaceor wood stove.Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguishthe fire before going to bed or leaving the house.Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Testthem monthly and change the batteries at least twice ayear.Page 2Fox Hollow Golf SpecialsFox Hollow will be open as long as the snow doesn’t cover thecourse, so put on your warm clothes and come play! If you arelooking for a Christmas Gift for the golfer in you family, FoxHollow has the perfect stocking stuffer: 18 holes of golf with acart for $30. This is a $15 savings.Fox Hollow will be closed on Christmas Day so our staff canspend the holiday with their families.American Legion Post 19Military veterans and active duty members of the military areinvited to attend the next monthly meeting of American LegionPost 19 in Lehi, at 7 p.m. on December 6.Men and women currently on active duty, serving the UnitedStates honorably, anywhere in the world, or those who haveserved honorably during any of the following eligible war eras,are invited to become a member of The American Legion.April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918 (World War I)Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946 (World War II)June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955 (Korean War)Feb. 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)Aug. 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon / Grenada)Dec. 20, 1989 to Jan. 31, 1990 (Panama)Aug. 2, 1990 to today (Gulf War / War On Terrorism)Lehi Post 19 meets the first Tuesday of the month in the city'sVeterans Memorial building on Center Street just north of MainStreet.Contact Phil Hermanek, public information officer, (435) 785-8883, for more information.Timpanogos Highway Business DealsFlatiron Construction Corp has been working hard to deliver thenew Timpanogos Highway back to the residents of Lehi. Weappreciate your patience and cooperation during this project.Flatiron has launched a website, SR92deals.com, to help Lehiresidents continue to discover the many businesses offering productsand services in your community. On the website you willfind more discounts and coupons to use throughout the holidayseason. Visit SR92deals.com.NEW for 2012, the Green Yard Waste Program willresume in March rather than April. The enrollment costis $5.50 per month, March- November. If you arecurrently participating in the program, you do not needto re-enroll. If you have any questions about this orwould like to learn more, please visit the city website, orcall 801-768-7100.Lehi Ledger