Cedar Mountain News for July 15, 2021
CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER
The Monday night potluck was attended by as many as 100 guests and members. The next potluck will be on Monday, August 9th and will feature our “annual” auction. There will be a silent auction in the back room featuring the best items. There will be an open auction of other items in the main room. The auction categories are merchants, artwork (painting, photography, prints, etc.), food and baked goods, talents, lessons and services (house cleaning, yard work, golf or Pickleball lessons), furniture and decorative arts and crafts (woodwork, glass, lamps, handmade items, etc.). Funds will again be directed to scholarships.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION
Following the potluck Fire Chief Davey Summey of the Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Dept. gave an excellent slideshow stressing the need for new extrication equipment for the extended community. The slide show depicted the use of the Jaws of Life and other equipment needed to remove victims from crashed vehicles and other situations. The equipment they now use is very old and heavy. Parts are hard to find and some need fabrication. The current equipment requires hydraulics and the “hoses” are limited in length. The hydraulic hoses too often are too short to reach the vehicle. The modern equipment is powered by heavy-duty lithium batteries and is light enough in weight to be carried to off-road sites.