Garbage cans must be placed 3 feet off the asphalt so snow plows can remove snow more efficiently. There is also a problem with residents pushing snow across the street, and leaving it in the road. The snow left in the street or piled along the street shoulder is very difficult for the snow plows to remove, and is causing extensive damage to the city plows. The snow plow operators have been instucted not to push these piles of snow that have been left in the road. This will result in traffic being narrowed to one lane in some areas. Your cooperation in this manner is greatly appreciated.

Additional information on winter parking and snow removal can be found here and going to the bottom of the page.

Here is the ordinance: 

The recent home fire in Wellsville should serve as a reminder to all of us to review our emergency preparedness readiness. At a minimum we should do the following:

• Test smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors monthly and replace the batteries semi-annually (when daylight savings time starts and ends is a good time to do this).
• Ensure that your children and the elderly/infirm know how to evacuate the home quickly in an emergency, and know of alternate ways out if the usual exit path is unavailable. Have family practices on how to ‘get out quickly and safely’.
• Review the recharge dates and usage instructions on your fire extinguishers.
• Review the family ‘gathering’ spot in case of an evacuation from the home.
• Remind family members of the out-of-area contact person and phone number to call in case the family becomes separated.
• Instruct family members that in the case of a fire they are not to attempt to gather personal belonging, nor should they re-enter the home after they have left it. Fire and smoke can spread quickly and wasting even a few seconds in evacuating could prove deadly.

 If you think this can’t happen to you, review these facts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• On average in the United States in 2009, someone died in a fire every 175 minutes, and someone was injured every 31 minutes.
• About 85% of all U.S. fire deaths in 2009 occurred in homes.
• In 2009, fire departments responded to 377,000 home fires in the United States, which claimed the lives of 2,565 people (not including firefighters) and injured another 13,050, not including firefighters.
• Most victims of fires die from smoke or toxic gases and not from burns.
• Smoking is the leading cause of fire-related deaths.
• Cooking is the primary cause of residential fires.

Finally, to improve your skills in emergency preparedness, consider attending CERT (Community Emergency Response Training). Wellsville will join with Cache County next spring in offering this training. It covers all types of emergencies and could prove invaluable to you and your family.

For more information on all emergencies,visit Be Ready Utah.

There is no fee for the course, however training material and supplies (manual, ID card, instruction materials, and basic CERT kit) will cost approximately $48.00. Wellsville City will reimburse $30.00 to city residents who successfully complete this course (requires attending all 8 classes). For more information contact City Council member Ron Case at 245-4021. Pre-registration is required.

Dates: Thursdays beginning September 2,
Time: 6:30 p.m. Each class lasts for aproximately 2-1/2 hours.
Location: Cache County Sheriffs Office, 1225 West Valley View Highway, Logan. 
Ages: 18 years and older

Course Schedule:
Disaster Preparedness and CERT Organization
Fire Safety and Suppression
Disaster Medical – Triage and Treatment
Search and Rescue
Disaster Psychology
Terrorism
Review

In addition to the weekly training, the course ends on Tuesday Oct. 26th with a simulated emergency held at the Logan City Fire Department Training Tower.

You can learn more about CERT and these classes by downloading this brochure.

Everyone in the community would benefit in receiving this training. The Mayor and City Council encourage you to give serious consideration in attending these valuable classes.

“Please be respectful of our Beautiful Parks”

THE PARK IS CLOSED FROM DUSK UNTIL ONE HOUR BEFORE DAWN.

1. No smoking, alcoholic beverages, or drugs allowed.
2. No overnight camping except in designated camping areas on the east side of the dam.
3. Fires only in fire rings.
4. Dogs must be on a lease at all times – owners are responsible for waste cleanup – dogs should not be chained to trees in the park.
5. No horses or motorized vehicles on grass or trails.
6. No littering or dumping – garbage receptacles are available for use.
7. No discharge of firearms, explosives, or fireworks.
8. No loud music, boisterous or threatening conduct, indecent language or any other disruptive behavior.
9. A valid Utah fishing license is required and all other DWR fishing regulations are in force.
10. No swimming or motorized boats or watercraft in the resevoir.
11. No archery, golf, or paint-balling.
12. No actions deemed destructive to the park, restrooms, recreational facilities, or surrounding properties.

VIOLATION OF PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS SHALL
CONSTITUTE A CLASS “C” MISDEMEANOR PER WELLSVILLE
CITY RESOLUTION 2009-07. 
VIOLATORS MAY BE EVICTED OR CITED.

Anna is a popular country/pop singer and has opened for Vince Gill. You can learn more about Anna, hear some of her songs and see her videos here.

Dean Kaelin, Anna’s father, is a multi-talented LDS musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, vocal coach, performer, recording artist and guest lecturer.

Dean’s recordings include:
“A Promise Kept”, an annual pageant performed on the island of Kauai
“The King Is Born” Christmas Cantata (CD & Songbook)
“Songs for Special Occasions” Songbook and CD
“Carol of the Bells” & “Punch & Cookies” new age CDs
“Lead Me This Day”, “The Tears Have Gone”, “It’s Worth It” – LDS

Dean is also a lecturer, and has provided music & motivational presentations for BYU On-Campus Youth Conferences & throughout the U.S. with the EFY Outreach Program. He composed music for the EFY album. He provides concerts & firesides nationally. You can learn more about Dean on his website.

Wellsville is excited to have the Kaelin’s perform as part of our Concert in the Park series for 2010!

Cowboy Days and Horse Parade

Mark July 17, 2010 on your calendar for Wellsville’s Horse Parade and Cowboy Celebration! Enjoy an entire day set aside to honor and celebrate the American Cowboy and Horse. 

View the Horse Parade down Wellsville’s Main Street starting at 10:30 am and then look over the western displays and crafts. Plenty of good food will be available for purchase, and there will be lots of free entertainment. In addition, a prize drawing will be held for a one-night stay and a one-hour horse ride for 2 at Beaver Creek Lodge up beautiful Logan Canyon. A fun, open mic for music and poetry reading will be available from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.

Don't miss a minute of the activities!

All activities take place on or around the City Square. The Schedule of Events is:

10:30 am  Horse Parade
12:00 – 12:30 Russell Reeder (Music/Poetry)
1:30 – 3:00 Larry Slade & Band (Music/Poetry)
3:00 – 3:15 Casey Woods (Poetry)
3:15 – 3:45 Russell Reeder (Music/Poetry)
4:00 – 5:00 Chris Bailey, Dale Majors, Chris Mortensen (Music/Poetry)
4:00 – 6:30 Open Mic (Music/Poetry)
6:30 – 6:35 Prize Drawing (One-night stay/one-hour horse ride for 2)
6:35 – 6:45 Casey Woods (Poetry)
6:45 – 7:45 JC Needham (Music/Poetry) 

Download a copy of the Schedule of Events.

Wellsville Horse Parade

This fun event is sponsored by Wellsville City Corporation, Spindler Construction, Beaver Creek Lodge, KSM Guitars.

For more information contact:

Craig Maughan (435) 245-4794
Kristi (Kacy) Kjome (435) 760-1499

A copy of the form was included in July water billing. A copy can also be downloaded here.

Mayor Bailey and the City Council strongly encourage your attendance at this Public Hearing.

Construction begins on the Wellsville Dam Walking Trail

During this time many improvements have been made at the Wellsville Dam. They include:

* Adoption of a Parks and Trails Master Plan* The Children’s Park and playground equipment
* Reseeding of the lawn around the playground
* Trees and Benches donated by our citizens
* Improvements to the ball field (moving and upgrading the batting cages, new dugout coverings, refinishing the spectator benches)
* Cleanup of the stream and covering of the canal
* Converting the volleyball pit from sand to grass
* Changing the Dam to a Community Fishery and opening it to year-round fishing
* Working with the DWR to reduce the non-native weeds and plants illegally introduced into the dam
* Realigning and enlarging of the parking lot

The trail on the west side of the dam

No funds from property taxes were used to pay for these improvements. Instead monies came from grants, RAPZ tax, citizen donations (of both time and money) and many Eagle Scout projects.

Special thanks goes to Mayors Thomas Bailey and Ruth Maughan, members of the current City Council (especially council member Gary Bates who has overseen much of this project), former council members Dick Wells, Marcene Parker, Lynn Cooper, and Kent Brenchley, members of the Parks and Recreation Committee, generous Wellsville citizens, and many talented Eagle Scout candidates, their parents and leaders.

A portion of the trail on the east side of the dam

The trail should be completed in a few weeks. Watch for further announcements here on the City website.