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Meet the Emergency People who make a difference in our communities Perham New York Mills Ottertail Vergas
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PERHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
BACK ROW - John Merkins, Tom Tweeton, Steve Felt, Dustin Vickmark, Craig Stokke, Matt Johnson, Matt Hendrickx, Melissa McCleary, John Kostynick, Don Foltz, Tony Andreen, Mike Jones, Nick Torgerson, Tim Meehl, Duane Alstadt, Keaton Krueger, Jeremie Schossow, Vance Bachmann FRONT ROW - Mark Schmidt, Jon Ebeling, Laura Nyhus, Clayton Trautman, Nathan Rooney, Nathan Adams, Mark Ebeling, Rich Fresonke, Larry Peckrul, Tracy Schmidt NOT PICTURED - Kelly Melgard, Chris Sim licensed bonded insured
Donald J. Hendrickx 218-346-5166 • 218-371-0051
EOT Insurance Agency #20478591 #740014
Alisyn C. Keil
218-640-1805 akeil@arvig.net
LuAnn Carow
218-640-7762 lcarow@arvig.net
48208 Luce Street PO Box 314 Perham, MN 56573 eotinsurance.com
Wallpaper & Borders, Ceramic Tile & Armstrong Linoleum, Shawmark Carpet & Mohawk Carpet
Towing and Repair
Let our fine design staff create a new look for you!
FOR ALL YOUR GARBAGE AND DEMOLITION NEEDS
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE & ROLL OFF SERVICE 140 6th Avenue NE, Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4834 Fax (218) 346-4799
Steven Breitenfeldt, owner 218-346-7530 625 2nd St NE, Perham
LITTLE BEAR
Beauty for every room.
145 Second Ave. SE Perham • 218-346-2924
Wired for excellence Specializing in Commercial & Industrial
218-346-5648
205 East Main, Perham • 346-2210
615 Pinewood Lane Perham, MN 56573 218-346-5560
Call JC Electric for all your wiring needs
Serving the community for over 39 years.
Serving the Perham Area
Towing • Jumpstarts • Lockouts • ASE Certified
218-640-0271
All CreAtures VeterinAry HospitAl 905 Jenny Ave., Perham, MN 56573 218-346-PETS (7387) Toll Free 1-866-483-7387
Bretz Hardware Perham, mn • 346-4760
Over 50 years of serving the community!
• Lawn Sprinklers • Start Ups • Sales and Service • Professional Design and Installation • Complete Line of Inventory • Installation of Skeet-R-Gone/Fertigation Systems • Commercial & Residential • FREE ESTIMATES ~ Lic #TS01383 SNOWMOBILE REPAIR www.aqualawn.net
346-3890
Serving the Entire Lakes Area Since 1992
Ed Winjum
411 3rd Ave. SE Perham, MN 218-346-7855 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois statefarm.com™
745 2ND ST NE PERHAM
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PERHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT - RETIRED
RICHARD LAUGHLIN
BERNIE NUNDAHL
VERN NUNDAHL
ROLLIE KNUTTILA
BILL BAUCK
MARV KNUTTILA
Retired members have 10 or more years of service with the Perham Fire and Rescue Department.
FLOYD HEIDORN
GERALD VanWATERMULEN Joined April 1, 1970
Joined November 5, 1975
Joined December 4, 1963
RANDY GROVER
DON EVENSON
WALT SEIFERT
Joined August 3, 1955
Joined September 6, 1955
Joined May 4, 1959
Joined December 7, 1960
Joined November 7, 1956
Joined September 3, 1958
Joined February 1, 1967
JACK SCHMIDT
LARRY LANGE
DALE WANDERI
ROBERT SIM
ROGER ALTSTADT
TOM HAMMERS
JOHN McEACHRAN
JERRY KUNZA
MARLIN COLE
Joined December 2, 1970
Joined October 6, 1971
Joined October 1, 1975
Joined February 1, 1995
Joined May 4, 1977
Joined July 11, 1979
Joined July 11, 1979
Joined December 3, 1980
Joined December 3, 1980
Joined May 5, 1982
JEFF SIEBELS
MARK HUBER
CLEONE STEWART
BRAD SCHMIDT
TONY PAUL
JEAN REBUCK
BOB LOUISEAU
JAMES KEMPENICH
RANDY EBLING
AL SCHUMACHER
Joined August 3, 1983
Joined December 5, 1984
Joined August 5, 1987
Joined April 2, 1986
Joined August 5, 1987
Joined March 4, 1987
Joined February 3, 1993
Joined February 1, 1995
Joined May 5, 1982
Joined September 2, 1987
retired
EMS
MIKE BORMANN
& Service center
Joined December 5, 1984
NOT PICTURED: TIM LACHOWITZER
JOHN TURGEON
218.346.7557 • TOLL FREE: 877.346.7557 105 Jake Street SE, Perham, MN 56573 napaofperham@arvig.net
EMT
Huber Electric 43922 Mosquito Heights Rd Perham, MN 56573
346-3916
655-659 West Main, Perham 7am-9pm 7 days a week
carquest
auto parts store Inc. 659 West Main, Perham, MN • 346-3448 or 1-800-480-PART s r
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TM
Landmark Liquors 913 Market Street, Perham • 346-2150
Open 9am-10pm
OPen: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5:30pm • Saturday 8am-Noon
Box 185, 650 3rd Avenue Southeast, Ste 10, Perham, MN Phone: 218-346-4505 • Fax: 218-346-4507 Anthony J. Stoll, AIA, Principal Architect
Dale Wanderi – 218-346-5090 155 7th Avenue SW, Perham, MN General Contracting Work
NortherN IrrIgatIoN CoNtraCtors, INC 45214 County Road 80 East, Box 264 Perham, MN 56573 218-346-RAIN (7246) 800-492-4994 Fax 218-346-6992
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK IN DOWNTOWN PERHAM 346-7800
Fully Insured
Free Estimates
Residential and Commercial
www.otpco.com • 800-257-4044
Lic. #BC004444
New & Remodeling Construction
• 346-7062 • Perham, MN
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PERHAM EMS
NATE ADAMS
NICK ADAMS
EMT
HEATHER BASTING
Paramedic
BOB PRIEBE
Paramedic
ROBB REED
EMT
MARK EBELING
Paramedic
BARB FELT
EMS Director
BRAD SCHMIDT Paramedic
AMANDA FRANKS
EMT
CHRIS SIM
EMT
KEVIN SWENSON
EMT
KYLE KNUTSON
Paramedic
DR. MARK PAULSON
EMT
SHANNON SWENSON
Medical Director
VICTORIA TATRO
EMT
EMT
NOT PICTURED: DENNY EHRICHS, PARAMEDIC; JIM RIEBER, PARAMEDIC; TONY ANDREEN, EMT; MAGGIE FRESONKE, EMT; YOLANDA CHRISTOPHERSON, EMT; STEVE FELT, EMT; TINA GRITZ, EMT; BRAD MYLIKANGAS, EMT; BECCA HUEBSCH, EMT; HOLLY BURKE, PARAMEDIC; TIM FRESONKE, PARAMEDIC.
FIRE SAFETY TIP: • Test smoke alarms every month. Replace batteries once a year, even if alarms are hardwired.
phil’s plumbing countywide plumbing service
cpa
specializing in new home plumbing repairs • remodeling water softeners & a complete line of fixtures 218-346-5977 46414 390th street perham, mn 56573
620 East Main, Perham 218-346-5555
master plumber lics. & bonded
C-Stores Perham Oasis (218) 346-7810 Ottertail Oasis (218) 367-3626 Dent Oasis (218) 758-3300 Menahga (218) 564-5264 Park Rapids (218) 237-2667 Bulk, LP, Gas & Diesel Perham (218) 346-3500 Menahga (218) 564-4453 Toll Free 866-346-5601
Perham • 346-1300 1-800-908-BANK (2265) • Bremer.com Member FDIC
Perham 3.3x1.5.indd 1
3/23/12 3:59 PM
Perham (218) 346-6240 Fax (218) 346-6241
Menahga (218) 564-4534 Fax (218) 564-6172
Administrative Office: P.O. Box 247 Perham, Minnesota 56573
Bekkerus • Schott • Helmeke ™ DeConcini • Johnson
certified public accountants
www.lakescpa.com office fax
218-346-4200 218-346-7646
ltd
160 Third Avenue SW Perham, MN 56573 1116 Hwy 59 South Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Locker Div. (218) 346-6245 Fertilizer Div. (218) 346-2355 346-6345 Milk Div. (218) 346-6240 Battle Lake Coop (218) 864-5574 Vergas Country Store (218) 342-2441 Wolf Lake Coop (218) 538-6660 Menahga Farm (218) 564-4453 Feed Perham (218) 346-7075 Menahga (218) 564-4421 Toll Free 800-935-8951
Perham MN
(218) 844-4437 • Toll Free: 800-955-6058 FAX: (218) 844-0358
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DENT FIRE DEPARTMENT
ED STOLL
PERRY COLEMAN
MIKE GALLMEIER
38 years
12 Years
35 years
TIM STOLL
33 years
DON HONER
BRIAN FRESONKE
LYNDON MAASJO
DAN NODSLE
JAMES LANGLIE
JJ KRATZKE
SCOTT VanWATERMULEN
ROBERT FEMLING
CURT SEIFERT
ERIC RUTHER
NATHAN BONTRAGER
JACOB ROSENTHAL
11 Years
8 Years
30 years
8 Years
27 years
27 years
7 Years
6 Years
25 Years
24 Years
6 Years
5 Years
NOT PICTURED: COLLIN BOKELMAN 9 Years
DAVID TAYLOR 1 Year
MELISSA HARTHUN
JOSHUA BENKE
5 Years
4 Years
RICK BENKE 4 Years
MATT HONER 4 Years
JOE LANGLIE
ADAM SONNENBERG
2 Years
4 Years
KATHLEEN TAYLOR
TODD HILLUKKA
1 Year
1 Year
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY • Fire drills should be practiced at least twice a year. Home fires and home fire-related deaths are more likely to occur during cold-weather months, December through February.
Fully Insured
Free Estimates
Residential and Commercial
Lic. #BC004444
General Contracting Work
FamouS For our BroaSteD CHiCken anD lakeview Dining on Star lake vvv restaurant open 5:00-10:00 p.m.
New & Remodeling Construction
v Full Bar availaBle v restaurant, bar and resort
• 346-7062 • Perham, MN
Dent 758-2841
Free wireleSS internet
7 miles west of Dent on Hwy 108, 1/2 mile So. on Cty. Hwy. 41
Hwy. 78 South Perham
Next to Perham oasis
346-7100
on
MAIN
Full Menu & Daily Specials
Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Sat-Sun: 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
DENT 758-9492
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FRAZEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
ROW 1 - Adrian Herbst (Rescue Captain), Robert Tollefson (Interior Captain), Brad Billet (Deputy Chief), Paul Thon (Firefighter), Regi Ueke (Chief), Tony Beck (Pumper Captain), Chad Mitchell (Firefighter), Jason Bauer (Firefighter). ROW 2 - Joe Nelson (Firefighter), Scott Geiselhart (Firefighter), Jeremy Mitchell (Firefighter), Richard Gerving (Firefighter), Abe Tappe (Firefighter), Nathan Matejka (Relief Assc. Pres.), Charlie Maves (Firefighter), Brikker Ware (Secretary), Bruce Hofer (Firefighter), Tyler King (Engineer), Terry Birkeland (Tanker Captain), Jason Kropuenske (Firefighter), Shawn Ohman (Firefighter), Albert Doll (Assistant Chief), Paul Kasowski (Firefighter), Dave Jopp (Firefighter). NOT PICTURED: Shawna King (Firefighter), Anthony Bachmann (Firefighter), Chris Burton (Firefighter), Travis Gray (Firefighter).
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY
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• Test your smoke alarms at night to see if your child will wake up and respond to the alarm. Children sleep more deeply and may not wake up. If your child does not wake up to the alarm, try an alarm where you can program your voice to alert him or her. Seamless Gutter Systems Featuring
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OK Lumber & Hardware 203 Main Avenue, Frazee, MN 56544
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FRAZEE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRST YEAR
TRAVIS GRAY (Firefighter)
ANTHONY BACHMANN (Firefighter)
CHRIS BURTON (Firefighter)
SHAWNA KING (Firefighter)
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FRAZEE RESCUE
THE FRAZEE RESCUE SQUAD INCLUDES (FROM LEFT) - Angelia Vogel, Adrian Herbst, Mark Flemmer, Corey Baker, Rick Billet, Stacey Hunt, Marvin Anderson, Avis Hoehne, Kristi Herbst, Terri Thunstrom, Ken Miosek, Shannon Swenson. NOT PICTURED: Amie Erickson, Beth Kilfoyl, Don Thorp, Josie Johnson, Rhonda Ueke, Shawn Ohman, Suzann Bristlin, Tresa Ohman, Tyler Trieglaff, Tony Burnside, Summer Ovsak, Shawna King.
For your special event, choose the
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Frazee Event Center everything you need under one roof!
F Large Stage & Dance Floor F F Seating for up to 420 F F Full-Service Bar F F Decorative Lighting F F Commercial Kitchen F The White Pine Room is Ideal for Smaller Events
218-334-3423
www.frazeecity.com 114 Lake Street N, Frazee
BARRY MARTHALER
RENOVATIONS LLC. • Siding & Trim • Soffit & Fascia • Roofing • Windows & Doors • Decks • Remodeling
Frazee, Minnesota ID # BC036009
CALL: 334-2341
FREE ESTIMATES
Jutz Excavating Service, LLC Ed Jutz
218-334-5692 • Cell: 218-841-3064 Cat Work • Backhoe • Gravel • Sewer & Water • Black Dirt Complete Septic Systems • Free Estimates Certified & Licensed*
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NEW YORK MILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT
KYLE MATTSON
26 Years FF/First Responder
RICHARD RANKKA
20 Years FF/First Responder
BRENT STEINBACH 18 years FF/EMT
16 Years 2nd Asst. Chief, FF/EMT
12 Years 1st Asst. Chief, FF/EMT
BRYCE BERNU
NICK SONSALLA
JASON HOABY
MATT OLSON
JORDAN USELMAN
DARIN WELTER
7 Years Training Officer/FF/ First Responder
7 Years FF/First Responder
7 Years FF/EMT
REED JACOBSON
6 Years FF/First Responder
5 Years Secretary/FF/EMT
12 Years FF/EMT
RYAN BRASEL
11 Years Fire Chief/FF/ First Responder/ Maintenance
DARIN WEGSCHEID 11 Years FF/First Responder
7 Years Safety Officer/FF/ First Responder
JEDD WALLGREN
LOGYN SAEWERT
MAUREEN KRUCHTEN
ERIK KANZ
MATT GEISER
5 Years Rescue Captain/FF/ EMT
5 Years FF/EMT
5 Years FF/EMT
SHANON KLINE
4 Years FF/First Responder
FIRE SAFETY TIP: NICHOLAS RODER
4 Years FF/First Responder/ Treasurer
LANDYN SAEWERT 3 Years FF/first responder
Test windows and doors—do they open easily enough? Are they wide enough? Or tall enough?
NIC PEDERSON 3 Years FF
Wine DoWn WeDnesDays!
10% off
Complete Hardware, Plumbing & Heating Supplies & Husqvarna, Lawn & Garden
OPen 5:30 am-10:00 pm
Serving Perham, Dent, SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK PUMPING Vergas, Richville, JETTING AND LINE THAWING • LIFT PUMP REPLACEMENT New York Mills, 17 e. Centennial 84 Dr, new York Mills 37151 County Hwy 67 S Bluffton & Open 8 am-5:30 pm Mon thru Fri, P.O. A, New surrounding York Mills Open 8 am-4 pmBox Sat, New York Mills, MN 56567 Open 10 am-2 pm Sun 385-3989 areas 218-385-3880 • 218-346-7436
any regular priced wine Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-11:30 pm Friday-Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 am
Verndale: 445-5153 Motley: 352-6622 Life Home Car Business The “No Problem People”
Bonnie Nelson, Sales Agent Debbie Porkkonen, Broker 21 MAIN AVENUE NORTH • NEW YORK MILLS, MN
218.385.3562 Fax: 218.385.3237
office@centennial-realty.com
www.centennial-realty.com
P.O. Box A, New York Mills P.O. Box A, 385-3989 445-5153 NewVerndale: York Mills: 385-3989 Motley: 352-6622 Verndale: 445-5153
Motley: Life Home 352-6622 Car Business The “No Problem People”
318 W Gilman St, New York Mills, MN 56567 (218) 385-2235 • www.lundboats.com
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OTTERTAIL FIRE DEPARTMENT
STUART FLEISCHAUER
TIM LUEDERS
MATT THORSON
LISA AUGUSTUS
ADAM WEDDE
MARK BOLLAND
TOM AHLFS
DWAYNE AUGUSTUS
Chief
Asst. Chief #1
Asst. Chief #2
Rescue Captain
Training Officer
Assistant Training Officer
Assistant Training Officer
DAVE HANSON
JASON GREENWALDT
JOE AHLFS
MARIE THORSON
MIKE SANDERS
RANDY DOROW
TODD BOLLAND
JUSTIN GUNKEL
NICK TORGERSON
PAGE TRANA
MARY HANSON
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY • If you have hearing problems, use alarms with flashing strobe lights and vibration. • Plan and practice two escape routes out of each room of the house. It is important to have an alternate escape route in case one is blocked by fire.
JORDAN VAUGHN
DAN DREYER
367-3090
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 6 am - 2 pm
Ottertail Cabinet Company
Quality Custom Built Prefinished Cabinetry for Kitchens, Baths, China Cabinets, Gun Cabinets and more! FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL: MIKE SANDERS 218-367-2224 or BRUCE JOHNSON 218-346-2331 EMAIL: occ@arvig.net
“For the Finest in Custom Cabinetry”
COUPON
Present this coupon for 10% off your Food Order Beverage not included. Offer expires 10/10/2016 Under new management
OttER Supper Club & Lodge Hwy 78 & Cty Rd 1, Ottertail 218-367-2525
Serving Lunch & Dinner
15 Hotel Rooms * OFF SALE*
For all your Gravel and Site Work Preparation Needs
218-367-2581
Drink Specials Nightly!
Like us on Facebook or check us out at ottersupperclub.com
LIVE DANCE MUSIC EVERY FRI & SAT No Cover
www.ottertailaggregate.com • otagg@arvig.net
RYAN HAMMER
Ottertail Bakery
94 Lake Avenue, South, PO Box 35, Ottertail, MN 56571-0035
the
TROY THORSON
The Community Bank of Otter Tail County
Limmers Resort LLc
Rush Lake
1-800-967-3818
Come Relax With Us!
www.limmersresort.com THURSDAY
BINGO
HENNING OFFICE: 218-583-2933 www.fnbhenning.com OTTERTAIL OFFICE: 218-367-2735 www.fnbottertail.com BATTLE LAKE OFFICE: 218-864-5275 www.fnbbattlelake.com Member FDIC
NEW FRIDAY DAILY MEAT SPECIALS! RAFFLE
OFF SALE. ON SALE. 211 West Main Street, Ottertail, MN 56571 (218) 367-2810
SUNDAY BUFFET - DAILY SPECIALS
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VERGAS FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
JASON SCHRUPP
JEFF ZITZOW
STEVE MAVES
JUSTIN HELMKE
TOREY SONNENBERG
•Fire/Rescue• 45 Years
DEAN HAARSTICK
•EMT Rescue• 38 Years
TERRY BENNETT
•Fire• 18 Years
•Fire• 31 Years
•Rescue• 26 Years Asst Rescue Chief
LOREN URBACH
TINA SHARBONNO
CHRISTI HELMKE •Rescue• 15 Years
WES KELLOGG
•Fire/Rescue• 14 Years
SETH HANSON
THERESA HARTHUN
KRIS THON
HEATHER SCHMID
ASHLEY SCHULTZ
•Fire/Rescue• 15 Years Captain
•Fire/Rescue• 22 Years Chief
•Fire/Rescue• 21 Years Safety Officer
•Fire/Rescue• 16 Years Captain
KEVIN QUITTSCHREIBER •Rescue• 21 Years
DAN DOYLE
•Fire/Rescue• 21 Years
TOM SHARBONNO •Fire/Rescue• 18 Years
BYRON ZITZOW
•Rescue•
•Fire/Rescue• 16 Years
ANTHONY SOLAND
KRAIG GLAWE
KEVIN ZITZOW
NATHAN THON
TYLER SCHMIDT
•Fire/Rescue• 11 Years Asst. Chief
•Fire• 11 Years
•Fire/Rescue• 7 Years Captain
•Fire/Rescue• 12 Years Captain
•Fire/Rescue• 11 Years Captain
NOT PICTURED: KYLE HOLT 7 Years
JUSTIN OLSON •Fire• 7 Years
PAUL PINKE
•Rescue• Retired
JOHN BRUHN
LARRY SCHRUPP
•Rescue• 16 Years
•EMT Rescue• 9 Years Rescue Chief
“Trust the Professionals” Vinyl Graphics • Vehicle Wraps • Neon Signs • Banners Lighted Signs • Digital Prints • Awnings • Billboards Message Centers • Maintenance & More
•Rescue•
JH Signs & Designs, Inc. 41357 460th Street Perham, MN 56573 P: 218-346-7446 F: 218-346-7406 JHSigns.com Find Us on Facebook
ANDY MATZKE
Feed / Grain / Fertilizer Detroit Lakes, MN 218-846-9294
live bait fishing tackle boat & motor repair t LArson t ALumAcrAFt boAts t southbAy pontoons 1149 E. Frazee Avenue
Vergas 218-342-2148
GOODMAN’S SUPER MARKET
G r o c e r y S to r e · D e l i · B a k e r y 105 E Main St • Vergas, Minnesota
•Fire• 6 Years
•Rescue•
Vergas 66
Gas & Convenience
342-3663 (FOOD)
premium gasoline with no ethanol • video selection • ice Beer • vergas sweatshirts • groceries • propane • atm • Bait
Eat In or Carry Out
Located across from the Fire Hall in Vergas
PIZZA • subs • sALADs Cty Hwy 41 Vergas 218-758-2619
5 Years
•Fire/Rescue• Retired
•Rescue•
JOLENE BRUHN
u Nightly Specials u Check out our many retail items including pickled vegetables, condiments, sauces, meats, sweets, jams and syrup!
Vergas Event Center “A great place for your wedding reception, family reunion, birthday or special event”
(218) 342-2401
Contact City office 218 342-2091, Monday-Thursday 9-5.
Hours: Mon - Sat: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Sun: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kitchen & bar facilities available. Air conditioned. Wireless internet, projector & screen.
Vergas Insurance Agency
Vergas, MN 56587 Phone 218-342-2481 • Fax 218-342-2510
www.vergasstatebank.com
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Five ways to increase home fire safety An average of seven Americans die each week as a result of house fires. Most fires occur in residential buildings between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when occupants are most likely to be asleep. Your first line of defense is fire preparedness. Here’s five things you can do to increase your chance of survival in a fire: • Install smoke alarms on every story of your home and outside sleeping areas. Be sure to test them monthly, clean them every six months and replace batteries in spring and fall. Having working fire alarms can cut your chance of dying in a fire in half! • Have a fire escape plan for your family and practice it. A small fire can spread rapidly - you may only have minutes or seconds to escape. When going over the details of your escape plan, check windows and doors to ensure all open easily. Know your local emergency number (911). Never stop to gather belongings or reenter a home after safely outside. • When renovating, consider using fire-rated, noncombustible products. Your choice of
insulation, for example, can be vital. Stone wool insulation resists temperatures up to approximately 2,150 F. When directly exposed to fire, it will not off-gas, contribute to toxic smoke or promote flames. Fire-resistant building materials can give you extra time to escape when seconds count. • Purchase a multi-use fire ladder for each bedroom in your home and practice using it. A fire ladder may be your only escape option if flames block critical exits. • Place fire extinguishers on every level of your home, especially in high-risk areas like the kitchen, near fireplaces and in the garage. Use only for small, contained fires that are not spreading rapidly. Know how to operate your extinguisher before an emergency occurs using the PASS method: Pull pin, Aim low, Squeeze lever and Sweep from side to side. The safest option is always to evacuate your home and call for help. Fire prevention measures are a serious matter in every home. Find out how to keep your home and family safe at nfpa.org.
PREVENTION SMARTS
At least 80 percent of all fire deaths occur in home fires. Here are some smart Fire Prevention week tips for protecting yourself and your family: • Never leave candles burning unatteneded, and keep matches out of reach from children. • Keep space heaters away from curtains and other flammable materials. • Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home and outside each bedroom, and test batteries monthly.
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Hats off to our firefighters AllSeasons Seasons All
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McDonald’s 100 Judd Street Perham 218-346-4100
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All Your ElEctricAl NEEds 24 Hours A dAY CheCk with jeff! • residential, farm, cottage & commercial wiring • electric heat installation
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