The Cedar Hill Fire Department is happy to announce that our newest fire station (station 214) has had a webcam added to the construction trailer. You can watch the daily construction. Station 214 webcam

There is no charge for collection of hazardous household maaterial. This includes acids, aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries (all kinds including car batteries), brake fluid, craft chemicals, degreasers, drain cleaner, fertilizer, fluorescent light bulbs, herbicides, household chemicals, motor oil, paints and stains, paint thinners, pest strips, pesticides, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, oil filters, solvents, transmission fluid, and varnish.

Residents should NOT bring ammunition, asbestos, building materials, butane cylinders, electronics, explosives, medical waste, PCBs, propane cylinders, radioactive material, smoke detectors, tires or TVs.

This Saturday, August 9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. help keep mercury, lead and other dangerous contaminants out of landfills by bringing computers, monitors, TVs, VHS/DVD players, small appliances, cell phones, telephones and those tangled cords to the Goodwill trailer on Belt Line Road behind Marshall's.
This is a Girl Scout Gold Award Project for Allanna Whiteaker-Chudecke.
For free pick up, call 972.291.8751 before August 9.

The staff of the Zula B. Wylie welcomes residents who are attempting to escape the heat. Enjoy your time there and catch up on some reading. The library is open until 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. It closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Another cool option is the Cedar Hill Recreation Center on Parkerville. It is open Monday - Friday until 10 p.m. and until 7 p.m. on Sundays and until 6 p.m. on Saturdays

Extreme Heat
Texas summers are notoriously hot. When humidity is added to the heat an extreme heat emergency can occur. There are several terms used to identify heat hazards:

A heat wave is a prolonged period of excess heat, combined with excessive humidity.
The heat index is a calculation in degrees Fahrenheit to tell how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to air temperature.
Heat cramps occur when muscles acvhe and spasm due to heavy exertion and may be the first sigh the body is in heat distress.
Heat exhaustion occurs when people exert themselves in hot, humid conditions resulting in body fluid loss through heavy sweating. Mild shock may result.
Heat stroke or sun stroke occurs when the body's temperature control system fails. Brain damage and death may result if body temperatures are not cooled.

Precautions when it is extremely hot:

Stay indoors in a ventilated area and out of the sun.
If air conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor and near a fan
Consider spending the warmest part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, shopping malls or community facilities.
Drink plenty of water.
Limit alcoholic beverage consumption.
Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight clothing.
Check on family, friends and neighbors who spend time alone.
Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle, even for a minute.
Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day.

For you to be considered for election, you must have your resume in by September 4, 2008.

Your resume should include your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address (if applicable), background, a brief summary of why you want to be on the board and how you believe you can contribute to its success. Mail your resume to Cornerstone Association Management Services, LLC, Attn: HPPID Election, P.O. Box 191185, Dallas, TX., 75219, or via fax to (214) 520-6463. Resumes must be received by September 4, 2008.
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CodeRED automatically dials home phones within a selected area. You can register your cell phone or work number to also be notified of a CodeRED alert. [Additional info...]

Shanla Brookshire, the Children's Librarian at the Zula B. Wylie Library, has assembled a summer full of story times and fun action events: May 27, Summer Reading Program sign up starts. "Texas Reading Club Jubilee: 1958-2008 and "Texas Teens Read: Game On! TTR.08"

June 11, 10:30 am Story Time

June 12, 2:00 pm Story Time

June 13, 10:00 am "Slappy" and "Monday" from Ringling Bros./Barnum & Bailey Circus

June 13, 2:00 pm Amazing Attractions presents "Dinomania" puppets

June 19, 2-4 pm Both Green Sand Art, $5 per bottle

June 20, 10:30 am Story Time

June 25, 10:30 am Miss Jo will perform

June 26, 2:00 pm Story Time

June 27, Miss Jo will perform

July and August schedules will be posted on the City website at www.cedarhilltx.com/library, click on "Children/Youth Services"

Shanla Brookshire, the Children's Librarian at the Zula B. Wylie Library, has assembled a summer full of story times and fun action events: [Additional info...]