HELP US - HELP YOU!Q. Why does the city clerk’s office need my cell phone number & email address?A. There are all sorts of reasons the city may need to contact you during regular business hours. For example, would you want to be notified if….

There will be an interruption of water service in your area (water main break) Your water meter reading shows unusually high usage There is a need to close a street in your area

Do you want to be included in the notifications?

We can’t contact you if the information on your utility account is out of date. Please take a moment to fill out this form and return it to city hall. Thank you!

Names on the account _______________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________P O Box _______

Telephone Numbers _________________________________________________________

Email Addresses____________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Information________________________________________________

______________________________________Utility Account Number ________________

Do you know that the fine for a stop sign violation is $ 95.00, and for not stopping at the railroad stop signs is $ 330.00? Officers are stepping up their patrol on stop sign violations….so think $$ when you don’t stop completely or don’t stop at all!Also, not following the “Move Over” law will cost you $195. It’s not just a courtesy, it’s the law. Move over or slow down to keep everyone safe!

The 2015 pool season came to a safe and successful end on Sunday, August 16. Pool Manager/Operator Theresa Daters and the 2015 Staff are grateful for the support of area parents, patrons, and citizens throughout the summer.

The City of Melbourne offices will be closed on November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving Day and the day after. They will be closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

CITY NEWS QUICKIES Water/Sewer bills are due by the 15th of the month. A 10% penalty is added after that date. Did you know you can sign up to have your Melbourne utility payment deducted from your checking or savings account at MidWestOne Bank automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify your life and to avoid late payments and late charges.

The City of Melbourne does not accept Debit or Credit cards, but please consider using your banks’ bill pay option. Most banks offer this service at no charge to the customer. You will need to check with your personal bank to get their policy.One word of caution if you use this option - you will want payment to come out of your account no later than the 10th of the month. Even though most of us bank “locally”, the payments generally come from out of state such as California, North Carolina, Texas, etc. You will need to allow extra time for the payment to arrive through the mail. Unfortunately, if it comes in late, there will be a “late fee” already assessed. By having it sent BY the 10th, you should avoid it arriving after the due date. If you will be moving, contact the city clerk’s office before your final date. We need to know your forwarding address and when you will be moving.

Dogs must be on a leash if they are off your property.As you walk around town, please be respectful of the private property you are near. Don’t litter or trespass, and be sure to pick up any mess your pet makes.

If you have a digging project, be sure to call Iowa One Call at 1-800-292-8989 before you dig. They will notify the utilities to mark all lines. Stay safe when you dig. Or you can call 811. Contact the city clerk’s office to find out about building permit requirements. Building permits are not required for roofing and siding projects. If you have a building project, check with the city clerk’s office to see if a building permit is required and if there are any regulations you have to be sure to follow. Projects needing a permit that are started before a permit is issued may be asked to take it down.

If you notice a street light not working properly, let the City or the utility company know. You may call Alliant Energy at 1-800-255-4268 or the city clerk’s office at 641-482-3338.

Remember to move cars off the street when snow begins to fall. They must remain off the street until snow is removed from curb to curb and snow has stopped falling. Make plans now where to put your vehicle while the streets are being plowed. Vehicles not moved can, and will, be towed at owner's expense.

Please fill out and send in the contact form in this newsletter to the city clerk’s office. We need to have current contact information for every address in Melbourne. You can drop it in the drop box, email us the form at citymelb@partnercom.net, or put it in the mail. Thank you in advance!

Be sure to vote on November 3, 2015. Polls open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Melbourne residents vote at the Rec Center.

You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person

Sites of the MonthGreat Sites to Check Out

(from Partner Communication's monthly newsletter)

Go Outside and Playwilderness.org – Interactions with nature are key for developing an appreciation for the environment, and this site invites readers to make a pledge to “go outside and play!” It also provides great resources to help

you do it, like tips for nature walking, family-friendly wilderness fun, camping and cooking.

Add to Your Music Knowledgeplayback.fm – If you love music, you’ll love this site, which offers a wide range of musical information. Watch videos of “songs trending this week,” or test your knowledge with music quizzes. Check out the top 100 song charts going all the way back to the 1900s, or find out what song was #1 the day you were born.

Makeover Your Tablerealsimple.com – What do flowers, cabbage, strips of paper, and lollipops have in common? You can use them all to make fun, easy centerpieces to add color and whimsy to your table the next time you entertain. This Real Simple gallery gives you great ideas for all kinds of occasions.

Use Water WiselyWateruseitwisely.com – Quick, think of 100 ways to conserve water! On second thought, just visit this site, which has already done the thinking for you. Here you can also learn about water-saving products, how to use less water in caring for your landscape, how to get kinds involved, and many other useful tool

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort

10 Random Facts1. People don't sneeze when they are asleep because the nerves involved in the sneeze reflex are resting too.2. Pearls dissolve in vinegar. 3. 454 U.S. dollar bills are exactly one pound. 4. Fish cough.5. A group of twelve or more cows is called a flink. 6. The top of the Empire State Building was originally built to anchor blimps. 7. Broccoli is the only vegetable that is also a flower.

8. Men get hiccups more than women. 9. The average person uses 80-100 gallons of water per day for personal use. 10. Dolphins can't smell

RENT THE REC. CENTER(weddings, receptions, graduations, class reunions, birthday parties, etc.)

Our Rec. Center is available for rent to the public. We have two rooms available for rent, or you can rent the entire building for a large event. You can rent the rooms by themselves or you can use the kitchen if you need it. The smaller room will hold a group of about 75 people and the large room will hold about 200-250. Below are the prices:

A ____Banquet room ONLY @ $90.00 per day B____ Banquet room and kitchen @ $125.00 per day

C____Small room ONLY @ $40.00 per day D____Small room and kitchen @ $75.00 per day

E____All churches @ $42.50 per day F____3 hour’s banquet room or small room & kitchen @ $50.00 G____Small room, banquet room, and kitchen @ $200.00

A deposit equal to the rent must be sent in a separate check. If you are having alcohol at your event, there is a $200.00 deposit. Contact City Hall at 641-482-3338 to check for open dates and to have a rental agreement sent to you.

Did you know...that in Melbourne a door to door salesperson needs a permit?

122.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to protect residents of the City against fraud, unfair competition and intrusion into the privacy of their homes by licensing and regulating peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants. 122.03 LICENSE REQUIRED. Any person engaging in peddling, soliciting or in the business of a transient merchant in the City without first obtaining a license as herein provided is in violation of this chapter. 122.09 DISPLAY OF LICENSE. Each solicitor or peddler shall keep such license in possession at all times while doing business in the City and shall, upon the request of prospective customers, exhibit the license as evidence of compliance with all requirements of this chapter. Each transient merchant shall display publicly such merchant’s license in the merchant’s place of business. If someone comes to your door selling something, please help protect yourself and your neighbors by asking to see their peddler’s permit. If they don’t have a permit, ask them to leave and go to City Hall to get one. At no time should you let an unknown salesperson into your home, not even to use the phone.

Check to make sure the permit has a current date and the City of Melbourne seal.

CITY OF MELBOURNE UTILITY BILLING ISSUES

Lost Bills Several residents have contacted us saying they did not receive their Melbourne utility bill in the mail. Bills are printed and mailed to every customer on the last business day of every month, even customers with a credit balance. Payments are always due by the 15th of the month, even if your bill was lost in the mail. If you don’t receive your bill by the 5th of the month, assume it is lost in the mail and contact us right away to find out the amount due. Call 641-482-3338 or email citymelb@partnercom.net with questions about your account.

Please Allow Extra Mailing Time for Utility Payments Recent changes at the US Postal Service have resulted in slower mail delivery times. Mail that used to arrive in one day usually takes two days now. Please remember to allow at least two days mailing time for payments to reach us, especially around the 15th of the month. Payments that are postmarked on the 15th don’t arrive until the 17th – on the 16th we charge a $15 late penalty and mail a delinquent notice for unpaid accounts. The $15 penalty may be reversed for payments that are postmarked on the 15th but the delinquent notices have already been mailed out. As a result of the longer mail delivery time, the city incurs extra postage costs and more staff time is spent adjusting penalties.

Save Yourself Time and Money – Sign-up for ACH The City of Melbourne offers a free and easy solution to both of these problems. If you sign up for ACH, we will deduct your amount due around the 8th of each month from your bank account. We still mail you a bill showing the amount and your usage details. If the 8th falls on a weekend or holiday, we will deduct the amount a business day after the 8th. You will never be late, you don’t have to take the time to find your bill, make out a check, and then either bring it to the city clerk’s office or mail the payment. Over 40 current customers have already taken advantage of this free service and love it. The enrollment form can be found on our website or we have them at the city clerk’s office. Fill it out (take the routing number and account number from the bottom of a check) and drop it off at the city clerk’s office. This deduction will start the following month - then you can relax about this utility bill – it’s handled!

SNOW REMOVAL TIPS!Snow is on the way and controlling snow and ice is a difficult and time-consuming operation. We need your help so we can clear the streets more quickly and completely.Please do not park cars on the street during any amount of snow fall, this will help crews do a better job at plowing. We ask that residents park their vehicles off the street during snow removal operations. City ordinance prohibits the parking of vehicles on public streets when the snow ordinance is in effect. Parking on public streets will result in ticketing and towing. Fewer cars on streets will quicken plowing.The equipment that is used to clear snow from streets may leave a ridge of snow across your driveway. It is the responsibility of the property owner to remove the ridge left by snow plowing equipment. When shoveling out the mouth of your driveway, throw the snow to the right or left, but not in the street. Putting the snow back into the street creates more work and a safety risk.To help ensure that sidewalks are safe during the winter, City Ordinance requires residents to remove snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours following the end of the snowfall. Property owners who do not comply are subject to a municipal citation. A helpful hint for residents – clear your sidewalk after the snowplows have finished plowing to the curb. When you remove snow from your sidewalk, please remember that City Ordinance prohibits placing that snow in the street. City Code Section 135.12 prohibits the unnatural deposit of snow from driveways and parking lots onto City right-of-way is also prohibited.Equipment operators often work 12 or more hours in a shift and appreciate courteous and friendly drivers and pedestrians. Please remember to maintain a safe following distance of 75 feet from all snow removal equipment.From all of us here at City Hall, please have a safe winter.

Safety First - Stay InformedThe National Weather Service (NWS) issues winter storm warnings and watches. Here's what they mean and what you should do.

Winter Storm Watch – Winter storm conditions (heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain) are possible within the next 36-48 hours. Continue monitoring the weather forecast.Winter Storm or Ice Storm Warning – A significant winter event is occurring or will begin in the next 24 hours. The combination of snow, sleet, freezing rain and moderate winds will impact travel and outdoor activities. An Ice Storm Warning is issued when mostly freezing rain is expected with ice accumulations of 1/4 inch or more within a 12-hour period. Take necessary precautions – consider canceling travel plans.Blizzard Warning – A dangerous event with winds that are 35 mph or greater in combination with falling and/or blowing snow that reduces visibility to 1/4 mile or less for a duration of at least 3 hours.

Cookery is not an art - - but a Master art.

TRICK OR TREAT5-7 PM

TURN YOUR PORCH LIGHT ON TO LET TRICK OR TREATERS

KNOW YOU ARE GIVING OUT TREATS.

SPELL CHECKER BLUES

I have a spelling checkerIt came with my PC.

It plainly marks four my revueMistakes I cannot sea.

I’ve run this poem threw it,I’m sure your pleased to no.

It’s letter perfect in it’s weigh,My checker tolled me sew!!

From the Country Register

(This poem ran in the December 29, 1998 City newsletter {News from City Hall}. It still is relevant today!)The snow plow deposits snow along the side of the road. This means that you will have snow placed in the area of your driveway, mailbox and sidewalk. The City may make

multiple passes to keep the street area clear. This may require you to clean these areas more than once for each storm. There is no way to avoid this snow placement.

SET YOUR CLOCKS BACKDAYLIGHT SAVINGS

TIME ENDS - NOVEMBER 1At 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November we set our clocks back one hour to return to Standard Time.

ATTENTION SNOWMOBILERS!Snowmobilers, yes you will eventually get to use your sled. When you do, please remember a few simple guidelines. Ride on a designated trail when possible. If you must ride in the street, be sure the street has a snow cover and use the most direct route to and from your destination on designated streets. Do not ride over other people’s private property. This simply isn’t your property and you do not have a right to be there. The owner may have something in the yard that you would destroy or could do harm to your sled. Do not ride over side-walks. This makes the snow really hard to remove.Do not drink and drive. The life you save might be your own.WHAT, I FORGOT TO PAY MY WATER BILL???You can sign up to have your water/sewer bill automatically taken from your bank account at MidWestOne Bank each month. This service is convenient and free. This will eliminate any late fees. You will still receive your bill so you know the amount that will be deducted. The amount is taken out around the 10th of each

month. If you sign up before month end, it will start with the next bill.Stop at the city clerk’s office to fill out a form!

Inoperable VehiclesThe Melbourne Police Department would like to remind residents that inoperable motor vehicles are not allowed to be parked within the city unless they are concealed within a garage or other structure or are behind a privacy fence. The City ordinance states that it shall be unlawful to keep, park, store or abandon any motor vehicle which is not in operating condition, partially dismantled, used for repair of parts or as a source of repair or replacement parts for other vehicles, kept for scrapping, dismantling or salvage of any kind, or which is not properly licensed for operation with the state. Such vehicles are considered a health hazard and the owner can be cited for this violation. If you wish to report an inoperable vehicle in your neighborhood, please contact the Melbourne Police Department at 641-482-3338.

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Melbourne, IA641-482-3338

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What is Water Efficiency?

Water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps we can all take around the house. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations.Save Water, Save MoneyThe average family spends $1,100 per year in water costs, but can save $350 from retrofitting with WaterSense labeled fixtures and ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances. Also, when we use water more efficiently, we reduce the need for costly investments in water treatment and delivery systems.Drops to Watts: Save Water, Save Energy It takes a considerable amount of energy to deliver and treat the water you use every day. For example, letting your faucet run for five minutes uses about as much energy as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 22 hours.Heating water for bathing, shaving, cooking, and cleaning also requires a lot of energy. Homes with electric water heaters, for example, spend one-quarter of their electric bill just to heat water.With climate change concerns, pervasive droughts, and high energy prices across the country, nearly everyone is looking for ways to conserve resources and cut costs. The good news is that by using a little "water sense" we can all save water, energy, and money.Water Efficiency & the EnvironmentWhen reservoir water levels get lower and ground water tables drop, water supplies, human health, and the environment are put at serious risk. For example, lower water levels can contribute to higher concentrations of natural and human pollutants.Less water going down the drain means more water available in the lakes, rivers and streams that we use for recreation and wildlife uses to survive. Using water more efficiently helps maintain supplies at safe levels, protecting human health and the environment.Water suppliers are doing their part to improve water efficiency for their own operations and are helping their customers save more by providing rebates on water efficient products and tips on how to create more water efficient yards.

Energy Star has released new residential dishwasher specifications with strict new energy efficiency requirements that will provide significant energy and water savings to consumers. Under the new criteria, Energy Star certified dishwashers will use approximately 12

percent less energy and 25 percent less water than required by federal minimum efficiency standards. The criteria also establish the first set of optional “connected” criteria for residential dishwashers. Energy Star dishwashers with connected functionality will offer consumers new convenience and energy-saving features, such as mobile phone or tablet alerts for cycle completion and recommended maintenance, as well as feedback on energy use.

October is National Fire Prevention MonthFire is one of the most common types of emergencies a business or entity may face. In planning and preparing for such an emergency, there are many points to be considered. Among them is an often-overlooked - but very important - consideration: employees should be trained on when they should or should not fight fire with a portable fire extinguisher. As a complement to comprehensive training, these guidelines can be used to help employees decide when portable fire extinguishers should be used:Characteristics of fires that CAN BE extinguished with portable fire extinguishers:

The fire is limited to original materials ignitedIt is contained in a wastebasket or other receptacleThe flames are no higher than one’s headThe fire has not depleted the oxygen in the roomHeat is being generated but the room temperature is only slightly

increasedSmoke may be gathering on the ceiling but visibility is goodThere is a clear evacuation path behind the firefighter as he or she

uses the extinguisher.

Characteristics of fires that SHOULD NOT BE extinguished with portable fire extinguishers:

The fire involves flammable solvents and has spread over more than 60 square feetIt cannot be reached from a standing positionIt is partially hidden behind a wall or ceilingThe fire cannot be fought without respiratory protectionThe radiated heat is easily felt on exposed skin making it difficult to

approach to within 10 or 15 feetSmoke is filling the room quickly and causing decreased visibilityFire, heat or smoke may block the evacuation path.

These are, of course, just a select few of the recommendations related to portable fire extinguishers. For additional information, please visit the National Fire Protection Association’s website (NFPA) at www.nfpa.org.

“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” by Marjorie Moore

Rhubarb Custard Bars Ingredients Filling

2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup sugar 7 T. flour 1 cup cold butter 1 cup heavy whipping cream

3 eggs, beaten 5 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb

Topping 2 Pkg (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 t. vanilla

1 cup heavy whipping cream , whipped Directions In a bowl combine flour and sugar, cut in butter until resembles coarse crumbs and press into a greased 9 x 13 pan, bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling, combine sugar & flour in a bowl. Whisk in cream and eggs, stir in rhubarb. Pour over crust and bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes until custard is set. Cool. For topping beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream and spread over top, cover and chill. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Graduation Pickles No Crust Cranberry Pie 1 qt. whole dills 1/2 c. water 1 cup flour 1 cup white sugar2 c. sugar 1/2 c. white vinegar ¼ t. salt 2 cups cranberriesDrain juice from pickles and pour ½ cup chopped walnutsboiling water over them. Let cool. ½ cup butter, meltedSplit the long way and cover with 2 eggs 1 t. almond extractthe following syrup: Boil sugar, Preheat oven to 350 and grease water and vinegar. Pour over split a 9 inch pie pan. Combine

flour, pickles. sugar and salt, stir in cranberries Refrigerate at least 4 days before and walnuts and toss to coat. Stireating. They are delicious and keep in butter, beaten eggs, and

for a long time in the fridge. I usually almond extract. Spread batter in make a double, triple, or quadruple prepared pan and bake for 40 batch at a time! Min. or until toothpick inserted

in center comes out clean. Serve

with whipped cream.

HARVEST HASH TRAIL MIX 1 Pkg. Mini twist pretzels 1 Pkg. Corn Pumpkins 1 Pkg. Bugles chips (or 2 if you like Bugles) 2 Pkg. Chex Muddy Buddy 1/2 Box Honeycomb Cereal 1 Pkg. M & M’s 1 Pkg. Candy Corn 1 Pkg Craisins 1 Pkg. Goldfish

Other options (nuts, marshmallows, popcorn, cheerios, chocolate chips) Just mix together and serve!

MOUSEHOLE DAYS WAS A BIG SUCCESS!!

Back in June of 1999, a small group of Melbourne residents got together and it was decided to organize and develop a fun day in which the entire town could participate. We put some things together rather quickly and had a fun and successful time. This is how Mousehole Days began!We really want this special day to be fun for everyone and with the community’s support and commitment, we are guaranteed that this project can continue for years.

That was the feeling in 2001. We think they had the right idea; it does need the community’s support and commitment. We need more people on the planning committee, we are down to two people now.

WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO KEEP THIS EVENT GOING!!

Without more volunteers, we will not be able to continue our festival. If you enjoy the festival, please consider joining the committee. If you would like to help with any events (or have ideas for new ones) please contact City Hall. We will contact you when we have our next meeting. It can be as little as one hour or so during that weekend.

“Many hands make light work”.

50 Plus ClubThe 50+ Club would like to invite anyone 50 and over to join us on the 4th Monday of every month for a potluck lunch. If you aren’t able to fix something, just come and join us for a great meal and to visit.

We have a short business meeting and put in a dollar a month to help pay the rent and to save a little to be able to buy gifts and canteen tickets for the veterans at the Veterans Home that don’t have family come to visit.

Our numbers have been shrinking and we would love to have you join us!

If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

15 Astonishing Facts About America

1. The current 50-star American flag was designed by a 17-year-old as a school project in 1958. He got a B-.

2. There is enough water in Lake Superior to cover the entire landmass of North and South America in one foot of liquid.

3. Meanwhile, we sell enough pizza every day to cover 100 acres.

4. The largest air force in the world is the U.S. Air Force. The world’s second-largest air force is the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps combined.

5. Three of the world’s five oldest rivers flow here: The New, the Susquehanna, and the French Broad Rivers are each hundreds of millions or years old.

6. But our nation is young: The government is still paying one pension on behalf of a Civil War veteran (to his 85-year-old

daughter).7. Statistically, the deadliest job in

American is…..president. Of the 44 men who’ve held the post, four have been assassinated in office—at rate of roughly 9 percent (or about one in ten) killed on the job.

8. The only U.S. president to own a patent and a saloon” Abraham Lincoln. His patent was for a device to lift boats over sandbars. His saloon was a miserable failure.

9. The only president who was an executioner: Grover Cleveland (as sheriff of Erie County, New York, he hanged a murderer).

10. An estimated one in ten of us could be a blood relative to one of the original 102 pilgrims who arrived aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

11. And roughly one in three of us has his or her fingerprints on file with the FBI.

12. According to the World giving Index, Americans are the

most likely people in the world to help a stranger.

13. Case in point: Slightly more than 69 percent of firefighters in the United States are volunteers.

14. Our real Independence Day—the day Congress voted us free from the British rule—is July 2, 1776. July 4 is just when John Hancock put the first signature on the Declaration of Independence to spread the word.

15. Finally, the real acme of the America justice system? That would be the basketball court on the fifth floor of the Supreme Court building. It’s known as the Highest Court in the Land.

Reproduced from the July/August 2015 Reader’s Digest

How much does it cost to outfit one firefighter?

It costs, on average, about $7395 to outfit one firefighter to fight a house fire in accordance with the National Fire and Protection Agency (NFPA) standards. Here is a list of the average equipment and average cost.

Fire Helmet $225Firefighter Bunker Gear $1350

Fire Boots $300Nomex Hood $25

Firefighting Gloves $602-way Radio $385

Air Pack $5000Flashlight $50

Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 2015

It has been pretty quiet this summer at the Fire Department. In addition to our regular monthly meetings and training we had several members go to fire school in Cedar Rapids the last weekend in September. These are great opportunities for the guys to get training that we can’t provide locally and to talk to firefighters from all over the state and country.

Our annual fish fry was held in August. We would like to thank everyone that came out and supported us again this year. With your generous donations we were able to receive a matching grant from Modern Woodman insurance. We always have a great turnout for the fish fry and fireworks and the

parade. We are still taking donations of cans and bottles for the fireworks for next year’s Mousehole Days and July 4th, please put your donations in the container at the fire station.

The first week of October is Fire Prevention Week. We would also like to remind everyone that Fire Prevention Week is a good time to remember to change your smoke alarm batteries and to talk to your family about fire safety.

We have applied for one grant through the Iowa DNR for several items and we haven’t heard about this grant yet. We are also waiting to hear about our “Aid to Firefighters grant “from last year and hope to hear about it soon.

We are always looking for new members, if you are interested in joining and serving your community as a volunteer firefighter contact any member of the department or come to our meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Melbourne Fire Department

INDIAN PRAYERGod grant that I may not criticize my neighbor,

until I have walked a mile in his moccasins.

Acceptable Items for Recycling

#1 & #2 Plastic Food & Beverage Containers

Rinse the container Leave labels on Remove the lids & rings, put in

trash. Empty plastics that contained motor

oil or hazardous kinds of oil--go in the trash.

Plastics are recycled into carpet, polyester clothing, lumber, and more.

Clear Glass Food Containers Rinse clean -Leave labels on Lids, rings, and broken glass go in

the trash.

Glass is recycled into glass containers, road bed aggregate, floor tile, and more.

Paper Products Newspapers & items with the

newspapers, magazines, catalogs, phone books, and junk mail should be put into a clean plastic grocery type bag/sack.

Put soiled paper in the trash. Paper gets recycled into new paper products and other useful paper items.

Tin Cans Rinse clean and remove labels Toss any loose lids into the trash

Return aluminum pop and beer cans for a deposit.

Tin cans get recycled into new tin cans and other items made with steel

Corrugated Cardboard and Paperboard

Must be clean and flattened. Wax coated, soiled cardboard or

paperboard put in the trash—ex. Pizza boxes.

New cardboard, fuel pellets, insulation, and other paper created from recycled cardboard and paperboard.

Recycling Drop Off Center

12th Street Recycling1003 South 12th Street Marshalltown, IA 50158641-750-9968

Solid Waste and Recycling Companies Business Name Phone

Number Al’s Enterprise 515-520-7537 Area Sanitation 641-752-8900 Ferch Sani. & Recycling 641-473-2396 Jerry’s Sanitation 641-487-7288 LeGrand Sanitation 641-479-2615 Moler Sanitation 641-366-2575 Stone Sanitation 641-752-7165

This is the only company that is licensed in Melbourne.

Composting

The landfill does not accept any trees, branches, leaves, or yard and garden waste for disposal. These items can go to the City of Marshalltown Compost Facility at 900 Woodland Street. Phone number is (641) 754-5745 (at the facility). If no answer, call 641-754-5734.

MOUSEHOLE DAYS 2015 5K RESULTS

1st Place Male: Josh Morrow, 2nd Place Female: Avery Randall, 2nd Place Male: Danny Kielman, 1st Place Female: Maggie Stalzer, Costume Contest Winner: FLASH!

1. Josh Morrow M-17 19:272. Maggie Stalzer F-35 25:503. Avery Randall F-12 25:564. Danny Kielman M-11 27:135. Logan Coulter M-14 30:53...6. Ben Kielman M-13 31:117. Tracie Althaus F-31 31:538. Julie Chaloupek F-39 32:149. Luke Coulter M-11 32:1810. Graham Nason M-11 32:1911. Jane Jech F-59 32:4812. Amanda Freiberg F-31 37:56

13. Ben Harding M-8 38:0814. Henry Larson M-12 38:0915. Quinten Harding M-8 41:4716. Jessica Cox F-25 41:5817. Roe Welker F- 43:1618. Natalie Harding F-45 44:3319. Jim Judkins M-54 44:3720. Alexander Steves M-8 46:2821. Stacey Kielman F-45 48:1122. Tawnya Jordan F-49 48:1123. Harper Chaloupek F-6 58:2324. Doug Chaloupek M-43 58:24

We had a good turnout and all had a good run or walk! Thank you to Amber Courter for taking over this event. See you next year!

WIPES CLOG PIPES!The past few years have seen the introduction of more and more disposable wipe products for a variety of household uses. Many of these products are labeled as not only disposable, but also flushable.

While marketed as convenience items, these products may potentially become a huge inconvenience because they may clog not only the sewer on your property, but also cause blockages and backup problems in Melbourne’s sewer system and pump stations.

To understand how these wipes can become a problem, it’s important to know how the sewer system works. Every home has a sewer connection that runs from the home to the public sewer system. This sewer service line is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain so there are no backups of wastewater into the home. From there, the sewage moves into larger collector lines, and pump stations help lift the wastewater across different elevations in the system.

Why are household wipes a problem? Unlike toilet paper, these products do not break down once they are flushed. They can cause blockages in your home sewer lines, resulting in the backup of sewage into the home. A repair of the service line can leave the homeowner with a nasty repair bill – often not covered by homeowner’s insurance – and an even nastier cleanup.

On a larger scale, when these products make their way into the public sewer system, they collect together and cause clogs in the collector lines and get tangled in lift pumps. When pump stations are clogged, they stop working and require cleaning and repair - or even replacement - in order to get the sewage moving again.

Avoid a nasty cleanup in your home and help protect the City’s sewer system by never flushing any consumer item, other than toilet paper, down the toilet, regardless of what the packaging promises. Put these items in the trash instead:

Disinfecting wipes, baby wipes or “flushable wipes Cotton swabs and cotton balls Feminine hygiene products Paper towels Facial tissue

Not sure what should or should not be flushed? Here is an easy reminder:

If it’s not toilet paper, it should not go in the toilet.

CITY OF MELBOURNEMelbourne, IA 50162

(641) 482-3338 FAX (641- 482-9948 citymelb@partnercom.net

Since our last article in the newsletter we have gotten some new equipment for our team, however, it isn’t anything that you will see out in the field. We bought a new laptop computer and printer. All EMS groups are now required to enter their call run forms on to Image Trend which is similar to what the Fire Department uses to enter information on their fire calls. This will be useful for the state when looking at where the EMS community

needs money for equipment, etc. So since we are required to now input this on the computer we decided we needed our own computer and printer available to us at all times. If it wasn’t for your generous donations we wouldn’t be able to get the equipment that we need when changes like this occur. Thank you from all of us on the Melbourne EMS team.

Sunday September 20th we had the chance to take an 8 hour class to help us get our Credit Hours to keep up our certificates. There were 8 out of the 10 of us who were able to attend this class. We had speakers talk to us about strokes and new tools we can use to help determine what kind of stroke a patient may be having. We also had a speaker on Cardiac care, we had 4 hands-on skill stations that we had to go through, we were updated on changes from the State and EMS Bureau from a wonderful and spunky lady: we also attended the bi-annual meeting of the Marshall County EMS Association (which we are a member of). Then we had someone talk to us about a palliative care option for all Iowans called IPOST (Iowa Physician Order for Scope of Treatment). We had never heard of this and found it was very interesting and wanted to share it with our community. IPOST is a one page document that allows a person to communicate their preference for key life-sustaining treatments including: resuscitation, general scope of treatment, artificial nutrition and more. IPOST is appropriate for an individual who is frail elderly, who has a chronic, critical medical condition or terminal illness.

This paper is a wonderful addition to your home for us when we have to respond to your house, especially if you are critically ill and a family member panics and calls 911, this paperwork tells us exactly what we can do when we are on scene with you. Please if you are interested check with your primary care physician and ask about it. They would have to be the ones to fill it out (per your wishes) and they have to sign it.

Have a great Halloween and remember to be safe, watch for kids as they are walking around town, be cautious of them running between cars. Also don’t go to houses of people that you don’t know.

Have a great fall! Melbourne EMS

COMMENTS “Thank you to the Beautification Committee for the lovely flowers on Main Street!!! “ This is a comment made by one of our citizen’s. Many visitors to our town have commented on how beautiful the flowers were also. We will put up flowers again next year and you can help! Buy a bloom at the bank or at City Hall. $1 is all it costs and you can put your name or your family name on your blossom.

Fortnightly ClubThe Fortnightly Club has arranged for the remaining road sign for Melbourne to be placed along Hart Avenue north of town. Gene Wiemers has kindly allowed the sign to be located on his property. Because it has rained so regularly this year the sign crew has had problems with the muddy conditions and they are planning to get the sign placed after the corn is harvested in the field where it will go.

News from the Melbourne Beautification CommitteeFall is coming and it is now time to remove our hanging flower baskets on Main Street. The flowers were so beautiful all summer – thanks to the four committee members who watered them each and every day. Carrie White, Mary Pothast,

Doug Mansager and Vickie Stahl. We received numerous compliments and, now that we know what we are doing, expect to have even more success next year. So, say goodbye to the flowers and keep watch to see what creative Fall and Winter arrangements will be placed in the pots!

Melbourne Police As summer comes to an end, we all look back and question where summer has gone. With that thought, school has started and kids are busy running back and forth across streets to get to buses. We all need to remember this as we drive around town. All too often we hear stories of a kid jumping out between vehicles and other objects that hide them from our sight. We need to remember to keep our eyes open and watch for these types of scenarios.

This summer was also busy for Melbourne Police Department. I attended training and became nationally certified in car seat safety. I also became certified to do salvage vehicle inspections through the IOWA DOT. The Melbourne Police department was also rewarded grant money to purchase new equipment. With that grant we were able to purchased a new PBT.

As fall and winter approach a friendly reminder that four wheelers and snowmobiles are not allowed on city streets. Depending on the city council, I would assume that there will be a designated snowmobile route in and out of town. This is the same as the past couple of years, utilizing Railroad Street.

Final thought for this column, if you have issues that need the ASSISTANCE of Melbourne Police Department call 9-1-1. For all other matters that need NON-EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. You may call Melbourne City Hall 482-3338, or Melbourne Police Department Cell 328-9221. If your issue is not an EMERGENCY, you should call 754-5725.

FLU SHOT CLINIC

October 12, 20159-10 AM

CITY HALLCost is $35 or bring your Medicare card with you.

Hello from the Melbourne Public Library!

Every Friday at 10:30 AM starting on October 9th is Story Time. Small children aged 1 – 4 years are welcome to join us for a story and various activities.

During West Marshall’s teacher in-service Wednesdays, we offer a movie day at the library. Starting at 1:30 PM, kids of all ages are welcome to watch and enjoy fresh popcorn!

Melbourne’s Book Club now meets at the Melbourne Public Library. The October book is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Please read and join us for discussion on October 20th at 7 PM.

To browse new titles, please visit our online catalog at melbourne.biblionix.com or stop in Sunday-Friday, 3PM-7PM and Fridays 10AM-12PM!

HAUNTED HOUSE WILL BE COMING

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED LATER

MELBOURNE CITY NEWSLETTERMelbourne City Hall111 1St StreetMelbourne, Iowa 50162

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MELBOURNE CITY NEWS October 1, 2015___

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CITY HALL MAYOR PUBLIC WORKSPHONE 482-3338 John White Gary FrickeFAX 482-9948 Jim Pfantz

Andrew Nichols

CITY CLERK DEPUTY CITY CLERK CHIEF OF POLICEMary Pothast Deb Mercer Lucas Hauser

Call 911 for an Emergency

FIRE CHIEF FIRE STATION NON-EMERG. NUMBERBob Monroe Non-Emerg. - 482-2070 754-5725

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2015 COUNCIL MEMBERS

Patty Russo, Mike Fuller, Vickie Stahl, Stephanie Smith, Jason Curl

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