Lake Country This Month
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The FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE Lake Country THIS MONTH INSIDE JUNE 2013 Practice fire safety at home this summer By Shannon Venegas Special to The Freeman 7A PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WAUKESHA, WI PERMIT NO. 3 Sharrock repeats as hurdles champ The temperature is heating up, along with the grills and bonfires. While having a fun summer is important, so is having a safe one. Lake Country Fire and Rescue Chief Jack Edwards and firefighter and paramedic Brad Bowen shared tips on fire safety for common summer activities. Hello, Lake Country! Out on the grill Summer is sizzlin' and so are the grills! Just make sure to keep that sizzling under control. Edwards said that while gas grills are generally not a fire hazard, charcoal grills can present a safety hazard if not monitored. Do not to leave charcoal grills on the deck after the cooking is done as ashes left on the tray can blow away . Also, be sure to shut all vents on the grill. Do not light charcoal close to the home. Monitor the grill when in use, Bowen said. Charcoal can burn a hole in your deck and cause deck and house fires. People in multifamily housing should be aware of local ordinances and facility rules, Bowen said. Some complexes have rules against propane grills above the first floor since they require a propane tank. Edwards What kind of dog is this? 4A Barbara Eash antiques column 6A Submitted photo Lake Country Fire & Rescue firefighter Jason Sharp shows a student at Divine Redeemer School the proper use of a fire extinguisher during a fire prevention program provided every October to all schools within the Lake Country Fire & Rescue service area. Pink fire trucks What: Pink Heals Tour Where: Downtown Delafield When: July 20 Etc.: Pink fire trucks, live music, food and more will be part of raising awareness of cancer. Set them off in an open area. Stay clear of woods and dry grass. Check your local ordinances. Make sure the fireworks are legal in the state of Wisconsin, as well as in your municipality In Wis. consin, there is no age limit for smaller fireworks such as smoke bombs and confetti poppers. Larger fireworks require permits. Fireworks and sparklers Calendar of community events 5A Lake Country This Month is free and will arrive in your mail the third week of each month. In each month's edition we will take an indepth look at an issue, person or other story in Lake Country. We will also provide other important information such as community activities and updates on local stories. We encourage you to subscribe to the daily Freeman or the weekly Enterprise for coverage of Lake Country and other parts of our area. To subscribe, to reach one of the editors with story ideas or for photo reprints, call 542-2500. We hope you enjoy this month's edition. – Freeman and Enterprise editors Kaboom! Be careful this summer when setting off fireworks. According to Bowen and Edwards, the most important thing to remember when using fireworks is to use your common sense. Make sure young children are fully supervised and far from the launch area. Bowen cautions against showing young teenagers how to light fireworks. They may think they are capable of using them when unsupervised. Use caution when letting small children use sparklers, Edwards said. They may burn their hands or set fire to something. Tiki tiki Tiki torches bring a bit of the island shore to your backyard. But don't bring a safety hazard along as well. Edwards said because they are an open flame, it is just like having a large candle lit in your backyard. Keep them in moist grassy areas, far from woods and dry spots. Make sure they are properly staked. Do not let children shake them or hang on them as they are filled with oil. Monitor when lit. Around the bonfire Warm weather means having bonfires and burning yard waste. 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