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Station Gossip By Sheryl Drost
Chief, “Ike why did C-14 have a fl at tire?” Ike, “Because all the air came out of it!” Here’s your sign!
Paul, do you need a Snickers bar today? Are you yourself today? (We are going to put Paul in the Betty White Snickers commercial)
While putting birthdays on our 2012 calendar, I noticed the honor of the oldest active fi refi ghter goes to Bob Stark and our baby is Mike Helland!
Speaking of the calendar, our 2012 full-color calendar is in and a copy can be picked up at the Administration Offi ce.
Hmmm.... wonder what Paramedics John Morgan and Mike Powell were doing that they both had the same surgery. Glad to here they are both doing well.
“I’m sorry mommy, I didn’t mean to eat it. Here let me help you eat the rest of it!” Capt. Tom Aaker’s 3-year-old daughter Piper after his wife Amber found a half-eaten candy bar.
Firefi ghter Chris Farr recently got a big new dog. Chris’s wife Amanda and their 4-year-old son: Logan, “Can I have another sandwich?” Amanda: “You ate the fi rst one already!?” Logan, “No, I let Roofard eat my fi rst one.”The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it’s difi cult to determine if they are true or not. Abraham Lincoln
Thanksgiving QuotesThanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.
~E.P. Powell
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
~John Fitzgerald Kennedy
No One Diets on Thanksgiving. What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when
no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving? ~Erma Bombeck,
Thanksgiving is an emotional holiday. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year. And then
discover once a year is way too often. ~Johnny Carson
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the firehouse sceneIs a monthly publication of the
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District
PostageHarlem-Roscoe FirePO Box 450Roscoe, IL 61073
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November 2011 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost
Photo by Sheryl Drost
Open HouseSee pages 6 & 7
ThanksgivingSee pages 8 & 9
You know it’s Thanksgiving when . . .Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the EZ-Boy.
The “Gravy Boat” your wife set out was a real 14’ boat!
You get grass stains on your butt after a walk, but never sat down.
Pricking your fi nger for cholesterol screening only yielded gravy.
That rash on your stomach turns out to be steering wheel burn.
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From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
Did everyone change their batteries? With the change to standard time, we would like to remind everyone to change your smoke alarm and CO detector batteries as well.
Thank you to all of the personnel on the Harlem Roscoe Fire Department. The last six weeks have been overwhelming with all the
demands upon them. They have been very busy with call response, public relations, and training not only on Tuesday’s, but several weekends as well. Fire Prevention Week Open House was a great success again and the offi cers of Station One did an outstanding job. Watch for our fi refi ghters out and about participating in many holiday activities offered throughout our district.
We have the Senior Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner on Thursday Nov. 17. It is at our Headquarters Station #1 in Roscoe from 11am until 1pm. We assist the Roscoe Lion’s Club in this great event. December will bring our annual Christmas Food Drive. We will be accepting toys and non-perishable food donations at all of our fi re stations.
I had the opportunity to attend the Illinois Fire Chief’s annual conference last month where I had the privilege to network with many Fire Chiefs from around the state. The opportunity given to network with the Chiefs allows us to continue our proactive approach to providing the services we do. I was also elected, and will be honored to serve on the executive board for another year.
We will be participating again in the “Keep the Wreath Red” campaign for the holidays. This will start on Dec 1st and run through Jan 1st. More information will be forthcoming in the December newsletter.
We are taking application for volunteer fi refi ghters. We will have an orientation meeting in December with class starting in January. Anyone interested, stop by our Headquarters Station #1 on Main Street in Roscoe to fi ll out an application.
It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of another year. As we enter the holiday season, let us all take time to appreciate the importance of family and friends. I wish everyone in our communities, our fi refi ghters and their families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Remember to check out our website www.harlemroscoefi re.com to keep up with the progress of the department and individuals. As always don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any assistance.
“When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it defi ne you, let it destroy you,
or let it strengthen you!”
18th Annual Stateline Firefi ghter’s Memorial ServicePhotos by Marcia Soppe
Harlem-Roscoe Fire hosted the memorial service on Sat. Oct. 22. The service honors not only LODD (Line of Duty Deaths) but retired fi refi ghters that have passed as well. Uniformed fi refi ghters from Northern IL and Southern WI fi re departments participated in a silent procession from Roscoe Middle School to the Roscoe United Methodist Church where the memorial service was held.
Firefi ghters walk under the American fl ag hung between two aerial trucks along the procession route.
Left, the Harlem-Roscoe Fire’s Honor Guard, and right, Chief Shoevlin and the chaplains participate in the memorial ceremony.
Lt. Jerry McCormick and Firefi ghter Brandon Tietz present a rose and folded fl ag as well as a salute to a family member in honor of their fi refi ghter.
Birthdays
November 1st Don Shoevlin Jerry McCormick3rd Joe Quast8th Harry Wagner10th Nate Noble11th Kelly Green14th Ken Kelley16th Jim Daughenbaugh19th Chris Farr
December19th Eric Schweitzer20th Phillip Besoiu26th Ron Klaman
Total Calls for 2011 To date - 2052
Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist.
Editor-in-Chief - Don ShoevlinEditor & Layout - Sheryl Drost
The Firehouse Scene is available at Station One - 10544 Main Street in Roscoe and on the website after the second Sunday each month. www.harlemroscoefi re.com
E-mail submissions to:Sheryl @ [email protected]
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Sparky Trick or Treats with Stepping Stone Day Care kids!
Congratulations to Deputy Chief John Bergeron’s daughter Ashlee on the birth of her fi rst child, and John and his wife Deann’s fi rst grandchild. Jazzalyn Marie Bergeron was born on October 8 and measured in at 8lbs. 13oz. and 20.5 in long. John says mom and daughter are doing great and yes, they do put her down on occasion! Congrats again to the family, she is adorable!
Pizza Causes AlarmPhoto by Sheryl Drost
Smoke started to fi lter into the basement of the Roscoe United Methodist Church which set off the fi re alarms, and sent all occupants outside on Oct. 12. Firefi ghters quickly found the culprit, Pizzas!
Capt. Mike Drost found the culprits causing the smoke that set off the fi re alarms. Dryer FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost & Marcia Soppe
Firefi ghters responded to a report of a house fi re on Huntington Chase on Oct. 16. Firefi ghters found clothes burning in the dryer. The culprit may have been that the vent was clogged with lint (left).
Firefi ghters fi nish extinguishing clothes that were found burning in the dryer.
Dryer Safety Tips“The leading cause of home dryer fi res is failure to clean them!”
Do not use the dryer without a lint fi lter.Make sure you clean the lint fi lter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.Rigid or fl exible metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air fl ow and drying time.Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted and the outdoor vent fl ap will open when the dryer is operating. Once a year, or more often if you notice that it is taking longer than normal for your clothes to dry, clean lint out of the vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you.Keep dryers in good working order. Make sure the right plug and outlet are used and that the machine is connected properly.Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and don’t overload your dryer.Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you go to bed!
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Shed FirePhotos by Marcia Soppe
Firefi ghters responded to a report of a fi re and found a shed burning behind a home on Sagehen Tr. on Oct. 21.
The shed and contents were completely destroyed by the fi re when units arrived.
Firefi ghter Dan Gunderson, Lt. Ron Klaman and Firefi ghter Ryan Sarver fi nish putting out the shed fi re.
Stove FirePhoto by Marcia Soppe
Firefi ghter Aaron Miller checks the stove vent for fi re extension.
Firefi ghters kept fi re damage to the kitchen in a home on Tara Dr. on Oct. 21. It seems the resident may have fallen asleep while waiting for something to cook on the stove. No one was injured.
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Fire Prevention WeekPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Fire Prevention Week may be seven days long, but the whole month of October was bustling with fi re prevention activities. Fire prevention materials were sent out to all the schools and fi refi ghters made visits to the Kindergarten classes. The 1st graders at Ralston had their annual visit to Fire Station Two. Firefi ghters also gave many tours of the stations and local businesses held Safety Days.
Electrical Fire in Grain BinPhotos by Sheryl Drost
An electric box inside the bottom of a grain bin (photo left) caught fi re Nov. 4 at Demeters on Prairie Hill Rd. Fire extinguishers were used to extinguish the fi re after workers cut the power to the box.
Family Christmas DriveFirefi ghters are now collecting donations for the Family Christmas Drive. Donations of non-perishable foods can be dropped off at any fi re station. Please drop monetary donations off in the administration offi ce at Fire Station One on Main St.
The schools in our fi re district give the department a list of families with children that could use a little help at Christmas time.
Firefi ghters go shopping for presents for each child and enough food so that each family receives a box of food and turkey for a complete holiday dinner with all the fi xings.
Firefi ghters then deliver the baskets of food and presents the week before Christmas.
Did You Know?
It is thought that the Native American Indians out-numbered the Plymouth colonists nearly two to one on the fi rst Thanksgiving which lasted for three days.
The Wampanoag Native American Indians shared an autumn harvest feast with the Plymouth colonists
in 1621 that is known today as one of the fi rst Thanksgiving celebrations.
In the middle of the Civil War, 16th President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving Day to be a national holiday.
Contrary to popular belief, even though wild turkeys were around during the fi rst Thanksgiving feast, they were not served. Instead, the Native American Indians and Plymouth colonists feasted on various seafood, deer, corn, eggs, squash, spices, popcorn and squashed cranberries.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.
Did you know?Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns. Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.Keep knives out of the reach of children.Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment.
Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment.
Have activities that keep kids out of the kitchenduring this busy time. Games, puzzles or books can keep them busy. Kids can get involved in Thanksgiving preparations with recipes that can be done outsidethe kitchen.
2011 Group PictureFront row, Kelly Green, Lt. Mike Huffman, Lt. Chris Scott, Lt. Doug Wolfe, Lt. Bob Stark, Capt. Jay Alms, DC John Presley, Chief Don Shoevlin, DC John Bergeron, DC Ike Schoonover, Capt. Mike Drost, Capt, Tom Aaker, Lt. Ramona Baldoni-Lake, Lt. Virgil Johnson and Colleen Bloyer. 2nd row, Marcia Soppe, Stefani Layman, Chad Miller, Brett Parrish, Phillip Besoiu, Chuck Hansel, Sue Null, Bill Null, Bob Clark, Jenny Anderson, Carmella Young, Chuck Schoonover, Robert Rosales, Nino Girardin and Justin Harwood. 3rd row, Mark Soppe, John Barth, Paul Stanphill, Tom Lake, Aaron Miller, Megan Alms, John Donovan, Neil Roe, Micah Anderson, Josh Hoffl and, Christy Wilson, and Marty Green. Top row, Jordan Stark, Jim Daughenbaugh, Joe Quast, Greg Wernick, Rico VanderHeyden, Sean Laurent, Shannon Burbach, Steve Shoevlin, Brandon Tietz, Mike Powell, Radi Huggard, Matt Bush, and Sheryl Drost.
Below, fi refi ghters enter the open area under a grain bin where the box was located.
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Who do You Invite to Your Table?By Lt. Ramona Baldoni-Lake
Thanksgiving traditions: families gathering together to enjoy turkey and stuffi ng, the making of new memories and the sharing of old ones. Looking back on what makes us grateful, we enjoy where we are now. But we don’t get to
where we are on our own. There are people whom we meet that affect and infl uence our lives in one way or another as we go through our daily journey.
Several months ago I received an e-mail from a friend with the title, “Table of Eight”. In the e-mail, the reader is encouraged to pick eight people who have made an impact in their life in one way or another. The message that follows is then supposed to be copied and sent out to them. So the question I present to you is this, “Who do you invite to your table?”
I am fortunate to have many to choose from in my life. Some people I still keep in touch with and others were there for the moments in life but have now moved on. I have learned that both situations are okay. Enjoy the people that you have in your life right now, appreciate those whom were once there and look forward to the people you have yet to meet in the future.
I don’t know who to give credit to for the original quote in the e-mail, but it is worth sharing:
“May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infi nite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.”
The Irish side of me sends out this message:
May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you. Enjoy your families this coming holiday season. Stay safe and make room at your “table” to thanks those who have impacted your life in a positive way.
Top 5 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving in the HospitalBy Rod Brouhard, About.com Guidehttp:/ / f irstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/tp/tnxgivingER.htm
Choking on an Appetizer. Anybody can get something stuck in their throat. It’s decidedly more common for the kids and grandparents than everyone else -- although it gets more common as the wine starts fl owing. Do you know the Heimlich Maneuver? Cutting Yourself Instead of the Turkey. Cutting yourself in the kitchen is both a blessing and a curse -- bacteria from food abounds, but you have everything you need to clean your wound at the ready.Lighting the Kitchen on Fire. Grease fi res are notoriously dangerous. It’s easy to extinguish the typical grease fi re by smothering it, but make sure everyone is heading out of the house fi rst.Getting Burned by the Oven. Burns are some of the most common injuries around the house. Make sure you know what to do if your bird decides to seek some revenge.Getting Sick from the Food. Imagine the looks you’ll get from your mother-in-law after giving the entire family food poisoning. Learn how to recognize food poisoning symptoms.
Pet Thanksgiving Safety Tips http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/thanksgiving-safety-tips.aspx
‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly
fl oral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts for a fulfi lling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, too.
Talkin’ Turkey - If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it’s boneless and well-cooked. Don’t offer her raw or undercooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria.
Sage Advice - Sage can make your Thanksgiving stuffi ng taste delish, but it and many other herbs contain essential oils and resins that can cause gastrointestinal upset and central nervous system depression to pets if eaten in large quantities. Cats are especially sensitive to the effects of certain essential oils.
No Bread Dough - Don’t spoil your pet’s holiday by giving him raw bread dough. According to ASPCA experts, when raw bread dough is ingested, an animal’s body heat causes the dough to rise in his stomach. As it expands, the pet may experience vomiting, severe abdominal pain and bloating, which could become a life-threatening emergency, requiring surgery.
Don’t Let Them Eat Cake - If you’re baking up Thanksgiving cakes, be sure your pets keep their noses out of the batter, especially if it includes raw eggs—they could contain salmonella bacteria that may lead to food poisoning.
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Open HousePhotos by Sheryl Drost & Marcia Soppe
Harlem-Roscoe Fire hosted their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on October 15 at Fire Station #1. There was plenty to do including the smoke house, kids fi refi ghter challenge, stove fi re demonstrations, trucks to check out, fi refi ghters to visit with, lunch of hot dogs, chips, and cup cakes, and of course Sparky had a blast with all the kids!
The coloring contest for 1st and 2nd graders was a big sucess with over 300 entries. 2nd & 3rd places have been awarded either the day of the open house or given to the children at their school. 2nd Place prize was a pizza from either Pietros, Bravos, Anna Marias, Napolis, and Marcos Pizza. 3rd place was two ice cream cones from Culvers.
1st Place winners received an ice cream party with Fire Chief Don Shoevlin and a ride in a fi re truck on Sat. October 29. Nine of the ten winners attended and they had a blast!
Coloring Contest Winners:Ralston 1st Grade1st – Mary Meyers – Mrs. Pfeifer2nd – Blake Miller – Mrs. Pfeifer3rd – Lizzy Bradford – Mrs. Pfeifer
Ralston 2nd Grade1st – Ricky Duncan – Ms. Hosch2nd – Cameron Scott – Mrs. Derry3rd – Kadin Bergstorm – Mrs. Scott
Olson Park 1st Grade1st – Emilia Garcia – Hyde2nd – Yllson Merovari – Hyde3rd - Mindy Schneider – Hyde
Olson Park 2nd Grade1st – Brooke Decho – 2nd – Zoe Juliano – Shelling Tufte3rd – Will Johnson
Stone Creek 1st Grade1st – Ethan – Mrs. Swanson2nd – Ingrid – Mrs. Manning3rd – Tad Brown Jr. – Mrs. Manning
Stone Creek 2nd Grade1st – Grace Brick – Mrs. Pospischill2nd – Bryce Journy – Mrs. Weldon3rd – Cameron Snudden – Mrs. Bonassi
Ledgewood 1st Grade1st Makenna H. – Mrs. Weber2nd – Santina – Mrs. Powell3rd – Isabella -
Ledgewood 2nd Grade1st - Sara Toensing – Mrs. Timmerman2nd – Ali Swenson – Timmerman3rd – Kalyb – Mrs. Binning
Sparky and Chief Shoevlin pose with the 1st Place winners of the coloring contest: L-r are Ralston 1st grader Mary Meyer, Olson Park 2nd grader Brooke Decho, Ledgewood 2nd grader Sara Toensing, Prairie Hill 1st Grader Kaitlyn Halbrader, Olson Park 1st grader Emelia Garcia, Ledgewood 1st grader Makenna H., Prairie Hill 2nd grader Talia Servant, Stone Creek 1st grader Ethan Berth, Stone Creek 2nd grader Grace Brick.
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Open HousePhotos by Sheryl Drost & Marcia Soppe
Harlem-Roscoe Fire hosted their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on October 15 at Fire Station #1. There was plenty to do including the smoke house, kids fi refi ghter challenge, stove fi re demonstrations, trucks to check out, fi refi ghters to visit with, lunch of hot dogs, chips, and cup cakes, and of course Sparky had a blast with all the kids!
The coloring contest for 1st and 2nd graders was a big sucess with over 300 entries. 2nd & 3rd places have been awarded either the day of the open house or given to the children at their school. 2nd Place prize was a pizza from either Pietros, Bravos, Anna Marias, Napolis, and Marcos Pizza. 3rd place was two ice cream cones from Culvers.
1st Place winners received an ice cream party with Fire Chief Don Shoevlin and a ride in a fi re truck on Sat. October 29. Nine of the ten winners attended and they had a blast!
Coloring Contest Winners:Ralston 1st Grade1st – Mary Meyers – Mrs. Pfeifer2nd – Blake Miller – Mrs. Pfeifer3rd – Lizzy Bradford – Mrs. Pfeifer
Ralston 2nd Grade1st – Ricky Duncan – Ms. Hosch2nd – Cameron Scott – Mrs. Derry3rd – Kadin Bergstorm – Mrs. Scott
Olson Park 1st Grade1st – Emilia Garcia – Hyde2nd – Yllson Merovari – Hyde3rd - Mindy Schneider – Hyde
Olson Park 2nd Grade1st – Brooke Decho – 2nd – Zoe Juliano – Shelling Tufte3rd – Will Johnson
Stone Creek 1st Grade1st – Ethan – Mrs. Swanson2nd – Ingrid – Mrs. Manning3rd – Tad Brown Jr. – Mrs. Manning
Stone Creek 2nd Grade1st – Grace Brick – Mrs. Pospischill2nd – Bryce Journy – Mrs. Weldon3rd – Cameron Snudden – Mrs. Bonassi
Ledgewood 1st Grade1st Makenna H. – Mrs. Weber2nd – Santina – Mrs. Powell3rd – Isabella -
Ledgewood 2nd Grade1st - Sara Toensing – Mrs. Timmerman2nd – Ali Swenson – Timmerman3rd – Kalyb – Mrs. Binning
Sparky and Chief Shoevlin pose with the 1st Place winners of the coloring contest: L-r are Ralston 1st grader Mary Meyer, Olson Park 2nd grader Brooke Decho, Ledgewood 2nd grader Sara Toensing, Prairie Hill 1st Grader Kaitlyn Halbrader, Olson Park 1st grader Emelia Garcia, Ledgewood 1st grader Makenna H., Prairie Hill 2nd grader Talia Servant, Stone Creek 1st grader Ethan Berth, Stone Creek 2nd grader Grace Brick.
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Who do You Invite to Your Table?By Lt. Ramona Baldoni-Lake
Thanksgiving traditions: families gathering together to enjoy turkey and stuffi ng, the making of new memories and the sharing of old ones. Looking back on what makes us grateful, we enjoy where we are now. But we don’t get to
where we are on our own. There are people whom we meet that affect and infl uence our lives in one way or another as we go through our daily journey.
Several months ago I received an e-mail from a friend with the title, “Table of Eight”. In the e-mail, the reader is encouraged to pick eight people who have made an impact in their life in one way or another. The message that follows is then supposed to be copied and sent out to them. So the question I present to you is this, “Who do you invite to your table?”
I am fortunate to have many to choose from in my life. Some people I still keep in touch with and others were there for the moments in life but have now moved on. I have learned that both situations are okay. Enjoy the people that you have in your life right now, appreciate those whom were once there and look forward to the people you have yet to meet in the future.
I don’t know who to give credit to for the original quote in the e-mail, but it is worth sharing:
“May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infi nite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.”
The Irish side of me sends out this message:
May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you. Enjoy your families this coming holiday season. Stay safe and make room at your “table” to thanks those who have impacted your life in a positive way.
Top 5 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving in the HospitalBy Rod Brouhard, About.com Guidehttp:/ / f irstaid.about.com/od/injuriesathome/tp/tnxgivingER.htm
Choking on an Appetizer. Anybody can get something stuck in their throat. It’s decidedly more common for the kids and grandparents than everyone else -- although it gets more common as the wine starts fl owing. Do you know the Heimlich Maneuver? Cutting Yourself Instead of the Turkey. Cutting yourself in the kitchen is both a blessing and a curse -- bacteria from food abounds, but you have everything you need to clean your wound at the ready.Lighting the Kitchen on Fire. Grease fi res are notoriously dangerous. It’s easy to extinguish the typical grease fi re by smothering it, but make sure everyone is heading out of the house fi rst.Getting Burned by the Oven. Burns are some of the most common injuries around the house. Make sure you know what to do if your bird decides to seek some revenge.Getting Sick from the Food. Imagine the looks you’ll get from your mother-in-law after giving the entire family food poisoning. Learn how to recognize food poisoning symptoms.
Pet Thanksgiving Safety Tips http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/thanksgiving-safety-tips.aspx
‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly
fl oral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts for a fulfi lling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, too.
Talkin’ Turkey - If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it’s boneless and well-cooked. Don’t offer her raw or undercooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria.
Sage Advice - Sage can make your Thanksgiving stuffi ng taste delish, but it and many other herbs contain essential oils and resins that can cause gastrointestinal upset and central nervous system depression to pets if eaten in large quantities. Cats are especially sensitive to the effects of certain essential oils.
No Bread Dough - Don’t spoil your pet’s holiday by giving him raw bread dough. According to ASPCA experts, when raw bread dough is ingested, an animal’s body heat causes the dough to rise in his stomach. As it expands, the pet may experience vomiting, severe abdominal pain and bloating, which could become a life-threatening emergency, requiring surgery.
Don’t Let Them Eat Cake - If you’re baking up Thanksgiving cakes, be sure your pets keep their noses out of the batter, especially if it includes raw eggs—they could contain salmonella bacteria that may lead to food poisoning.
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11/05/11 Schaumburg Ln.
10/10/11 Willowbrook Rd. 10/30/11 Perryville Rd.
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Accidents Photos by Sheryl Drost & Marcia Soppe
10/26/11 Hwy 173 on ramp to I-90
11/2/11 Hwy 251
Electrical Fire in Grain BinPhotos by Sheryl Drost
An electric box inside the bottom of a grain bin (photo left) caught fi re Nov. 4 at Demeters on Prairie Hill Rd. Fire extinguishers were used to extinguish the fi re after workers cut the power to the box.
Family Christmas DriveFirefi ghters are now collecting donations for the Family Christmas Drive. Donations of non-perishable foods can be dropped off at any fi re station. Please drop monetary donations off in the administration offi ce at Fire Station One on Main St.
The schools in our fi re district give the department a list of families with children that could use a little help at Christmas time.
Firefi ghters go shopping for presents for each child and enough food so that each family receives a box of food and turkey for a complete holiday dinner with all the fi xings.
Firefi ghters then deliver the baskets of food and presents the week before Christmas.
Did You Know?
It is thought that the Native American Indians out-numbered the Plymouth colonists nearly two to one on the fi rst Thanksgiving which lasted for three days.
The Wampanoag Native American Indians shared an autumn harvest feast with the Plymouth colonists
in 1621 that is known today as one of the fi rst Thanksgiving celebrations.
In the middle of the Civil War, 16th President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving Day to be a national holiday.
Contrary to popular belief, even though wild turkeys were around during the fi rst Thanksgiving feast, they were not served. Instead, the Native American Indians and Plymouth colonists feasted on various seafood, deer, corn, eggs, squash, spices, popcorn and squashed cranberries.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.
Did you know?Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns. Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.Keep knives out of the reach of children.Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment.
Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment.
Have activities that keep kids out of the kitchenduring this busy time. Games, puzzles or books can keep them busy. Kids can get involved in Thanksgiving preparations with recipes that can be done outsidethe kitchen.
2011 Group PictureFront row, Kelly Green, Lt. Mike Huffman, Lt. Chris Scott, Lt. Doug Wolfe, Lt. Bob Stark, Capt. Jay Alms, DC John Presley, Chief Don Shoevlin, DC John Bergeron, DC Ike Schoonover, Capt. Mike Drost, Capt, Tom Aaker, Lt. Ramona Baldoni-Lake, Lt. Virgil Johnson and Colleen Bloyer. 2nd row, Marcia Soppe, Stefani Layman, Chad Miller, Brett Parrish, Phillip Besoiu, Chuck Hansel, Sue Null, Bill Null, Bob Clark, Jenny Anderson, Carmella Young, Chuck Schoonover, Robert Rosales, Nino Girardin and Justin Harwood. 3rd row, Mark Soppe, John Barth, Paul Stanphill, Tom Lake, Aaron Miller, Megan Alms, John Donovan, Neil Roe, Micah Anderson, Josh Hoffl and, Christy Wilson, and Marty Green. Top row, Jordan Stark, Jim Daughenbaugh, Joe Quast, Greg Wernick, Rico VanderHeyden, Sean Laurent, Shannon Burbach, Steve Shoevlin, Brandon Tietz, Mike Powell, Radi Huggard, Matt Bush, and Sheryl Drost.
Below, fi refi ghters enter the open area under a grain bin where the box was located.
Pizza Causes AlarmPhoto by Sheryl Drost
Smoke started to fi lter into the basement of the Roscoe United Methodist Church which set off the fi re alarms, and sent all occupants outside on Oct. 12. Firefi ghters quickly found the culprit, Pizzas!
Capt. Mike Drost found the culprits causing the smoke that set off the fi re alarms. Dryer FirePhotos by Sheryl Drost & Marcia Soppe
Firefi ghters responded to a report of a house fi re on Huntington Chase on Oct. 16. Firefi ghters found clothes burning in the dryer. The culprit may have been that the vent was clogged with lint (left).
Firefi ghters fi nish extinguishing clothes that were found burning in the dryer.
Dryer Safety Tips“The leading cause of home dryer fi res is failure to clean them!”
Do not use the dryer without a lint fi lter.Make sure you clean the lint fi lter before or after each load of laundry. Remove lint that has collected around the drum.Rigid or fl exible metal venting material should be used to sustain proper air fl ow and drying time.Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is not restricted and the outdoor vent fl ap will open when the dryer is operating. Once a year, or more often if you notice that it is taking longer than normal for your clothes to dry, clean lint out of the vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal service do it for you.Keep dryers in good working order. Make sure the right plug and outlet are used and that the machine is connected properly.Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and don’t overload your dryer.Turn the dryer off if you leave home or when you go to bed!
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Shed FirePhotos by Marcia Soppe
Firefi ghters responded to a report of a fi re and found a shed burning behind a home on Sagehen Tr. on Oct. 21.
The shed and contents were completely destroyed by the fi re when units arrived.
Firefi ghter Dan Gunderson, Lt. Ron Klaman and Firefi ghter Ryan Sarver fi nish putting out the shed fi re.
Stove FirePhoto by Marcia Soppe
Firefi ghter Aaron Miller checks the stove vent for fi re extension.
Firefi ghters kept fi re damage to the kitchen in a home on Tara Dr. on Oct. 21. It seems the resident may have fallen asleep while waiting for something to cook on the stove. No one was injured.
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Fire Prevention WeekPhotos by Sheryl Drost
Fire Prevention Week may be seven days long, but the whole month of October was bustling with fi re prevention activities. Fire prevention materials were sent out to all the schools and fi refi ghters made visits to the Kindergarten classes. The 1st graders at Ralston had their annual visit to Fire Station Two. Firefi ghters also gave many tours of the stations and local businesses held Safety Days.
From the Chief’s DeskBy Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
Did everyone change their batteries? With the change to standard time, we would like to remind everyone to change your smoke alarm and CO detector batteries as well.
Thank you to all of the personnel on the Harlem Roscoe Fire Department. The last six weeks have been overwhelming with all the
demands upon them. They have been very busy with call response, public relations, and training not only on Tuesday’s, but several weekends as well. Fire Prevention Week Open House was a great success again and the offi cers of Station One did an outstanding job. Watch for our fi refi ghters out and about participating in many holiday activities offered throughout our district.
We have the Senior Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner on Thursday Nov. 17. It is at our Headquarters Station #1 in Roscoe from 11am until 1pm. We assist the Roscoe Lion’s Club in this great event. December will bring our annual Christmas Food Drive. We will be accepting toys and non-perishable food donations at all of our fi re stations.
I had the opportunity to attend the Illinois Fire Chief’s annual conference last month where I had the privilege to network with many Fire Chiefs from around the state. The opportunity given to network with the Chiefs allows us to continue our proactive approach to providing the services we do. I was also elected, and will be honored to serve on the executive board for another year.
We will be participating again in the “Keep the Wreath Red” campaign for the holidays. This will start on Dec 1st and run through Jan 1st. More information will be forthcoming in the December newsletter.
We are taking application for volunteer fi refi ghters. We will have an orientation meeting in December with class starting in January. Anyone interested, stop by our Headquarters Station #1 on Main Street in Roscoe to fi ll out an application.
It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of another year. As we enter the holiday season, let us all take time to appreciate the importance of family and friends. I wish everyone in our communities, our fi refi ghters and their families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Remember to check out our website www.harlemroscoefi re.com to keep up with the progress of the department and individuals. As always don’t hesitate to contact me or stop by if I can be of any assistance.
“When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it defi ne you, let it destroy you,
or let it strengthen you!”
18th Annual Stateline Firefi ghter’s Memorial ServicePhotos by Marcia Soppe
Harlem-Roscoe Fire hosted the memorial service on Sat. Oct. 22. The service honors not only LODD (Line of Duty Deaths) but retired fi refi ghters that have passed as well. Uniformed fi refi ghters from Northern IL and Southern WI fi re departments participated in a silent procession from Roscoe Middle School to the Roscoe United Methodist Church where the memorial service was held.
Firefi ghters walk under the American fl ag hung between two aerial trucks along the procession route.
Left, the Harlem-Roscoe Fire’s Honor Guard, and right, Chief Shoevlin and the chaplains participate in the memorial ceremony.
Lt. Jerry McCormick and Firefi ghter Brandon Tietz present a rose and folded fl ag as well as a salute to a family member in honor of their fi refi ghter.
Birthdays
November 1st Don Shoevlin Jerry McCormick3rd Joe Quast8th Harry Wagner10th Nate Noble11th Kelly Green14th Ken Kelley16th Jim Daughenbaugh19th Chris Farr
December19th Eric Schweitzer20th Phillip Besoiu26th Ron Klaman
Total Calls for 2011 To date - 2052
Firehouse Scene is a monthly newsletter produced by the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist.
Editor-in-Chief - Don ShoevlinEditor & Layout - Sheryl Drost
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Sparky Trick or Treats with Stepping Stone Day Care kids!
Congratulations to Deputy Chief John Bergeron’s daughter Ashlee on the birth of her fi rst child, and John and his wife Deann’s fi rst grandchild. Jazzalyn Marie Bergeron was born on October 8 and measured in at 8lbs. 13oz. and 20.5 in long. John says mom and daughter are doing great and yes, they do put her down on occasion! Congrats again to the family, she is adorable!
Station Gossip By Sheryl Drost
Chief, “Ike why did C-14 have a fl at tire?” Ike, “Because all the air came out of it!” Here’s your sign!
Paul, do you need a Snickers bar today? Are you yourself today? (We are going to put Paul in the Betty White Snickers commercial)
While putting birthdays on our 2012 calendar, I noticed the honor of the oldest active fi refi ghter goes to Bob Stark and our baby is Mike Helland!
Speaking of the calendar, our 2012 full-color calendar is in and a copy can be picked up at the Administration Offi ce.
Hmmm.... wonder what Paramedics John Morgan and Mike Powell were doing that they both had the same surgery. Glad to here they are both doing well.
“I’m sorry mommy, I didn’t mean to eat it. Here let me help you eat the rest of it!” Capt. Tom Aaker’s 3-year-old daughter Piper after his wife Amber found a half-eaten candy bar.
Firefi ghter Chris Farr recently got a big new dog. Chris’s wife Amanda and their 4-year-old son: Logan, “Can I have another sandwich?” Amanda: “You ate the fi rst one already!?” Logan, “No, I let Roofard eat my fi rst one.”The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it’s difi cult to determine if they are true or not. Abraham Lincoln
Thanksgiving QuotesThanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.
~E.P. Powell
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
~John Fitzgerald Kennedy
No One Diets on Thanksgiving. What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when
no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving? ~Erma Bombeck,
Thanksgiving is an emotional holiday. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year. And then
discover once a year is way too often. ~Johnny Carson
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the firehouse sceneIs a monthly publication of the
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District
PostageHarlem-Roscoe FirePO Box 450Roscoe, IL 61073
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November 2011 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost
Photo by Sheryl Drost
Open HouseSee pages 6 & 7
ThanksgivingSee pages 8 & 9
You know it’s Thanksgiving when . . .Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the EZ-Boy.
The “Gravy Boat” your wife set out was a real 14’ boat!
You get grass stains on your butt after a walk, but never sat down.
Pricking your fi nger for cholesterol screening only yielded gravy.
That rash on your stomach turns out to be steering wheel burn.
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