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June 2018 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost

Please join us for the “Ignite our Youth's Future” Golf Fundraiser for the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter’s Technology Grant. The grant is awarded annually to an in-district school to assist in

purchasing technology to assist students in their educational needs in the 21st century.

Friday, June 29, 2018 Macktown Golf Course 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start (Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.)

Register Online: WWW.HARLEMROSCOEGOLF.COM $120/golfer ($480/foursome)

What’s Included? 18 holes of golf with cart All drinks on course (includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks!) Breakfast w/ Bloody Mary Bar Lunch at the turn An "all-inclusive" steak & chicken dinner at pavilion

(Includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at dinner!) A gift certificate for a free future round of golf,

cart included, at any of the Winnebago County golf courses!

Live Music Entertainment at Dinner Free T-Shirt Plus a few surprises…

What Can You Win?

Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin winners will be awarded a PING golf club

Putting contest winner will be awarded a PING golf bag!

Door prizes, raffle baskets, and 50/50 golf ball drop!

50/50 Golf Ball Drop Raffle

Golf balls will be dropped onto a green at Macktown Golf

Course from our aerial truck's ladder on the day of the play day. If your ball lands in the hole you win! 3,000 balls are available, so the raffle prize could be very significant!!!

$5 per ball or $20 for 5 balls

Purchase Online at www.harlemroscoegolf.com Do not need to be present to win. Winner will be notified.

***Don’t golf but would still like to support our scholarship fund? Donations are also accepted online!***

Thank you for your support of the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter's Scholarship Fund!

5th Annual Golf Play Day

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Jen Anderson ‘50th’June 16th

SUMMER JOKES THAT KIDS WILL LOVE

Here’s a collection of clean and hilarious summer themed jokes for kids! Use these to add a laugh to a boring afternoon or read them in the car to pass time on a road trip. If you have a joke to add, leave a comment!

Q: What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?A. Swimming trunks!

Q: Do fish go on vacation?A. No, because they’re always in school!

Q: Why did the dolphin cross the beach?A. To get to the other tide!

Q: Why don’t oysters share their pearls?A. Because they’re shellfish!

Q: Why do fish like to eat worms?A. Because they get hooked on them!

Q: What is a shark’s favorite sandwich?A. Peanut butter and jellyfish!

Q: What is a frog’s favorite summertime treat?A. Hopsicles!

Q: What do you call a fish that doesn’t have any eyes (i’s)?A. A fsh!

Q: Why should you never blame a dolphin for doing anything wrong?A. Because they never do it on porpoise!

Q: Why are fish never good tennis players?A. Because they never get close to the net!

Q: What’s gray, has four legs and a trunk?A. A mouse on vacation!

From the Chief’s Desk By Fire Chief Don Shoevlin

Congratulation to all the graduates of 2018! You are the future of this great country. Set the goals, take the action, live the dreams, and wherever you

go, go with all your heart. If you are thinking about firefighting or EMS, stop by and talk to one of our members, or fill out an application. We are always looking for honest hard-working individual’s to serve the community they live in.

A big thank you to all of our members for all the training they have accomplished this past month. It was a month of added training with extra opportunities to hone and improve on our skill set. Thank you to Roscoe United Methodist Church and a private citizen for donating two structures to us for our live fire training. It is a strong time commitment to become, along with maintain, your skills in firefighting and EMS.

With summer, comes many community events. We plan on participating in many activities and try our best to meet all requests. There may be some that we are not able to attend due to a schedule conflict or emergency calls. We just finished with the Swedish American Safety Fair, Vet’s Roll return, Roscoe Memorial Day Parade, Rockton Memorial Day Parade, and Young at Heart Parade. Please watch our Facebook page as we will try to give advanced notice on what events we will be at. So far in June, we will be at North Pointe Safety Day, Boy Scout Summer Camp, Old Settler’s Day Parade, along with numerous station visits by many groups or organizations. Please stop by and say Hi. We will be available to answer questions or just chit chat.

We have just completed the Districts fiscal year. I assure you we are in healthy shape financially. This is due to the financial planning, capital replacement program, and mindful spending while working together with the Board of Trustees. We have been able to replace and update apparatus and have completed improvements and updates to all three stations. This will in turn save the district money on energy and maintenance.

We are starting to see the growth begin once again in our fire district. The future appears to be positive with an increase in development, which will increase the demands for our services. We continuously work towards our readiness to answer those requests. We will be proactive and plan for these future developments along with the future needs of our fire department to continue to provide the care and protection the district deserves and expects. We remain and always will be committed to the people and communities we protect and serve

Lastly to all the DAD’s, may your day be filled with family and the much deserving thank you for listening, caring, giving, and sharing. It seems as time goes by we reflect more on our life and family. I wish I had that opportunity to say it to my Dad face to face. To the Dad’s in our HRFD family, THANK YOU.

Your continuous and generous support is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me, this is your fire department. We have really been utilizing up to the minute events on social media, so don’t forget to keep up on the progress of your fire department by visiting our website, www.harlemroscoefire.com, we can also be found on Facebook, so go ahead like and friend us.

Stay safe and cool,Chief Shoevlin

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Birthdays!June 20188th Shannon Burbach11th Mike Huffman16th Jen Anderson ‘50th’19th Justin Harwood22nd Sam McNames

July 20181st John Bergeron7th Taylor Larson9th Ken Krause Greg Wernick16th John Morgan17th Taylor Larson28th Tyler Ebany

Vets Roll 2018

Truck 751 displayed the flag on an I-90 overpass for the return of the busses of veterans on May 23.

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Accidents Photos by HRFD Photographers and Duty Officers

05/16/18 Hwy 251 05/23/18 Burden Rd. & Hwy 173

05/24/18 Hwy 173 & Hwy 251 05/24/18 Hwy 251 & MCurry Rd.

06/02/18 3 car plus boat accident on I-90

05/25/18 Swanson Rd.

• Photographer McKenna Donovan graduated from Guilford High School

• Deputy Chief John Bergeron’s son, Dalton graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He will continue for his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

• Dispatcher Jen Anderson’s daughter, Becca Sprague, graduated from the University of WU-Platteville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education.

• Firefighter Mike Powell’s stepdaughter, Diane Meason, graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Biological Science. She has been commissioned into the Navy as an Ensign with a Surface Warfare classification. She begins her tour of duty June 15th.

• Firefighter Shannon Burbach’s son, Logan, graduated from Harlem High School. He will be attending Rock Valley College to play baseball and wants to become a respiratory therapist.

• Firefighter Stefani Layman’s son, Ethen Wetzel, graduated cum laude from Hononegah High School. He will be attending Rock Valley College majoring in Criminology with a minor in Psychology. He will also be playing baseball for Rock Valley.

• Cadet Instructor Aaron Miller’s son, Austin Wagner, graduated from Hononegah High School. He will be leaving for the Army on August 6th.

• Cadet Lauren Hamilton graduated from Hononegah High School and will be attending Rock Valley College.

• Firefighter Justin Harwood’s daughter, Olivia, graduated from 6th grade at Alpine Academy and his son, Cameron, graduated from preschool at Ledgewood School.

• Firefighter David Leslie’s daughter, Jessyka, graduated from Prairie Hill School Kindergarten.

• Firefighter Christian Bush’s daughter, and Engineer Matt Bush’s granddaughter, Alison Bush, graduated from preschool.

• Battalion Chief Jay Alm’s granddaughter, Lucy Alms, graduated from preschool.

• CERT Member Cindy Steven’s daughter, Olivia Stevens, graduated summa cum laude from Rockford University with a major in Marketing.

• CERT Member Al Watt’s wife, Rachel Watts, will complete/receive the Masters Reading Specialists Degree through Concordia University- Chicago in June 2018.

• CERT Member JeannieAnn Parma’s daughter, Alain Parma, graduated from Hononegah High School summa cum laude.

• CERT Member Tracie Scrivano’s boyfriend’s son, Caden McCormick, graduated from Harlem High School.

• CERT Member Michelle Kamholz’s daughter, Emma Kamholz, graduated 8th grade in Winnebago.

Bugle AlarmBy Lt. Radi Huggard

HEAT

Courtesy of Merriam-Webster 1heat

verb \ ˈhēt \ Definition of heat intransitive verb 1 : to become warm or hot water heating in a kettle transitive verb 1: to make warm or hot

2heat noun 1: a condition of being hot : WARMTH 2: hot weather 3: a form of energy that causes an object to rise in temperature 4: strength of feeling or force of action 5: a single race in a contest that includes two or more races

I do believe that my mother was the living personification of heat. Growing up she was exactly what my siblings and I needed at any given moment. There was the comforting warmth of a motherly embrace to ensure that our world wasn’t coming to an end. She was a torch that burned to provide light when we didn’t have it (hope), keep the fireplace going when we needed it (family), and a spark to keep the car running (For Dad).

But I do have a question for you. Have you ever physically felt the heat from someone just looking at you? I mean searing, sizzling heat. Hot for no reason. My mother perfected that look. That’s usually all it took. Just a look. But sometimes kids want to test the waters. “Can’t be that bad”, “Do it anyway”, “So?!?!”...... And then she was full blown fire and brimstone. I’m not talking volcanic “activity”, I mean the actual eruption.

As firefighters we deal with plenty of adverse conditions. One of which, as the name of the profession implies, is fire. We train ourselves regularly to deal with the immense heat that comes from fighting fires. We have turnout gear that acts as a barrier between us and the heat, but we still get pretty hot. We’re not only in a room full of fire, we’re actually having do other things in that same room which generate heat as well. We are required to take breaks when we can, and “rehab”.

Usually around this time of year we would be experiencing a considerable amount of heat on a regular basis, but I am as relieved, flabbergasted, bewildered, and befuddled as the rest of you when it comes to this weather. The summer months can potentially bring up heat related emergencies. So as a reminder during this time, be sure to remain hydrated. Try not to over exert yourself. Have a protective barrier, take frequent breaks, and “rehab”.

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Chaplains CornerBy Chaplain Everett Peterson

What to Say at a Funeral

I was asked the other day what to say to the family at a funeral of a friend who has passed away. The following is some thoughts on the matter.

Rather than avoid talking to the survivors, take some time thinking about the words that will offer the most comfort. Keep their personalities and temperament in mind. And remember that you don’t have to ramble on and on. In fact, the less you say the better. Offer your sympathy, give the person(s) a hug if it is appropriate, and then back away and let someone else have a chance to offer condolences.

If you find yourself at a loss for words at a funeral, you are not alone. Most people are uncomfortable in this situation. Think before you speak so you don’t say something you’ll later regret.

Here are some examples of what to say:1. There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. Please know

that you are in our thoughts and prayers.2. I am so sad to hear about your loss. If you feel like talking,

please don’t hesitate to call me.3. John brought so much joy to everyone around him. He’ll be

missed by many.4. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember Mary and

how much she loved you and the rest of your family.5. I wish I could take away your pain. Just know that I am

thinking about you and praying for comfort for you and your family.

6. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.7. Susan was such a shining light in so many people’s life. We’ll

all miss her terribly. Please know that I’ll be here for you when you need to talk.

8. I can’t even begin to express how my heart aches for you. You’ll be in my prayers.

9. George was such a generous person. We’ll all miss him, but his legacy will live on through all the great work he did.

10. I’ll miss Tom’s kind words and sweet smile. Please know that I’ll be praying for you and your family.

What you don’t want to do is try to explain a reason for the person’s death or act as though the deceased or the family is better off. Even if the person who died suffered for weeks, months, or years, those close to him or her will feel pain that can’t be washed away by explanations.

Be Well, Everett

Gone, But not forgotten Some people come into our lives, And quickly go. Some stay awhile, And leave footprints in our hearts. And, we are never, ever the same.

Former Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Morrison passed away on May 20th, 2018. Mike served on the department just under 10 years from Oct. 26, 2003 to Jan. 4, 2013. He became FFII on 5/12/05, a Paramedic on 5/31/08, and a Fire Service Instructor on 6/28/09. He was also a Fire Apparatus Engineer.

Battalion Chief Tom Aaker remermbers Mike, “Mike was selfless when it came to helping people. He had a passion and a knowledge of paramedacine that few could match. He cared about the people he knew and helped out many that he did not. His laughter, work ethic, compassion, and friendship, will be missed.”

HRFD Training UpdateBy Battalion Chief Tom AakerPhotos by Marcia Soppe

The Second Quarter of our year brings on many new items as well and new technology to the department.

Unfortunately some of it has to do with paperwork so not very exciting but still important for us. Our people have done a lot of hands on this quarter and we are hoping for more over the summer. Keeping focus on our people first and ensuring their safety and the public’s safety is our number one priority.

New Programs At the beginning of the year we invested in a “Training tracking” program. This program is called Target Solutions. This company built, and maintains a cloud-based web service that helps with fire department training tracking. We decided to try this service in an effort to keep better track of individual practicals the state requires us to train on. This site will also help with our continuing education tracking as it lets us know what we need to do and when we need to do it.

Swedish American Hospital, our host hospital for our EMS program, started using the service last year and it has already made our medical continuing education hours so much easier to track and maintain. We have to build some of the structure of the certifications, and have been working on that the last few weeks, but it will be an ongoing project.

Training Burn HousesAs I stated earlier, we had two houses that we had been working in since November of last year. A lot of our drills in the beginning had to do with searching for victims in a smoke filled building, air management with our SCBAs, and some other basic refresher training. In the last months we completed many live fire training evolutions on Tuesday nights. Our focus for the drills was not only hose advancement, but also to put our officers in the lead role and help coach them as leaders for structure fires.

Capt. Bergeron took care of the live fire training and gave feedback to the crews and a Chief Officer worked with the Incident Commander and gave them feedback based upon their performance. Our second structure, Capt. Huffman was charged with the task of completing Rapid Intervention Training. This part of our training has to do with saving our firefighters when they get into trouble. We also used these burns for training drone pilots. We were able to get some aerial footage of our houses before the final burns for planning and some footage during the live burns

There are some drills, that without a house, they would be unobtainable, or would be very hard to complete without building and replacing the prop often. I know I have said it before, but these houses are invaluable to our training. Many thanks to those that are willing and able to let us utilize them this way.

Recruits We thankfully have been having a somewhat steady flow of recruits or at least people interested in serving their community. Currently we have two people in training as recruits. Three other people that have came in and will be starting their orientation soon. We also have many candidates for our CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program and hopefully we can get them on board as well. We will always need help and are always looking for community members who have the interest and drive to serve their community.

This SummerWe will be working on our boat and water rescue operations over the coming weeks. We will also be completing many specialty training drills. Needless to say our training seems to never end and it seems like we always have a ton to keep up on. All of this we do in hopes that when we need it we use it to help make our emergencies; safer, more efficient, and less invasive for the people we serve.

YOU Are the Help Until HELP Arrives By: Jim Purpura

When you find yourself involved in an emergency incident, the factor that determines how quickly you receive aid is not if you are a firefighter, the wife or husband of a firefighter or even if you might happen to work for the fire department. It is how close you live to the Station and even then how occupied the department is at the time with other emergencies.

Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and you may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. Even under the best of circumstances several minutes may pass before public safety professionals can reach you and what you do in those minutes can be the deciding factor in whether the situation’s outcome is a positive one.

According to a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, trauma, such as injuries from a car accident, gun violence, or a fall, is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 46. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action to prevent an injured person from dying. Those nearest to someone with life-threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care.

The Department of Homeland Security in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency has created a web-based 25 minute interactive training video which explains the important things that a ordinary individual can do in an emergency to save a life. It can be found at https://community-.fema.gov/until-help-arrives#interactive and is followed by a short survey and a completion certificate.

Will this qualify you as a first responder—no, of course not. “The idea is to empower people through training and familiarity to

increase the number of people who will be that first person to move and make a difference,” said Andrew Burrows, Citizen Responder Lead with FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD).

A panel of medical doctors from this multi-agency group established the five actions for the Until Help Arrives program, which require no special equipment. These five actions are:1. Calling 9-1-1.2. Protecting the injured from further harm.3. Stopping any bleeding.4. Positioning the injured so they can breathe.5. Providing comfort.

“The idea for the interactive video was to introduce the five steps in an entertaining and fun way,” Burrows said. “Our approach was for people to learn the basics in a unique format. This will increase the chances for people to feel comfortable enough to engage in more web-based training which can also be found on the campaign website.”

The Illinois Stateline CERT program is one of over 2700 CERT programs across the United States having trained over 600,000 people in fire safety, light search, rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. This program is for those who want to go a step beyond the “you are the help until help arrives” training.However you decide to prepare yourself for an emergency—either a simple 25 minute video or the 20 hour FEMA CERT Basic Training course, YOU can be that “first person to respond and make a difference.”

Go to statelinecert.org or contact us at IllinoisStatelineCERT@gmail.com for more information. You can also reach us through harlemroscoefire.com.

Be Ready, Be Safe, Be a CERT Volunteer!

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Training BurnPhotos by McKenna Donovan

Firefighters, recruits, and cadets had another opportunity to train for several weeks in a home, this time on Free Church Rd. Ventilation, search and rescue, fire behavior, and fire suppression trainings, etc. were performed.

May 20th, after more training evolutions at the house, there was a final live burn while the firefighters protected the barn nearby.

Memorial Day Parades Photo by Sheryl Drost

Memorial Day weekend saw Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trucks in the Young at Heart Parade and the Rockton Memorial Day Parade. Then our Firefighters walked in the Roscoe Memorial Day Parade and attended the ceremony in the park pictured above. You can see a video of the parade on our Facebook page.

Swedes Safety FairPhotos by Capt. John Donovan

Firefighters participated in a safety fair put on by Swedish American Hospital on May 19.

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FALL PREVENTIONAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:• One in four Americans aged 65+

falls each year.• Every 11 seconds, an older adult

is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.

• Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults.

• Falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths.

• In 2014, the total cost of fall injuries was $31 billion.• The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as

the population ages and may reach $67.7 billion by 2020.

Falls, with or without injury, also carry a heavy quality of life impact. A growing number of older adults fear falling and, as a result, limit their activities and social engagements. This can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness

Simple tips to prevent fallshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358

Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures:

1. Make an appointment with your doctor• Begin your fall-prevention plan by making an appointment with

your doctor. Be prepared to answer questions such as:• What medications are you taking? Make a list of your prescription

and over-the-counter medications and supplements, or bring them with you to the appointment. Your doctor can review your medications for side effects and interactions that may increase your risk of falling. To help with fall prevention, your doctor may consider weaning you off medications that make you tired or affect your thinking, such as sedatives and some types of antidepressants.

• Have you fallen before? Write down the details, including when, where and how you fell. Be prepared to discuss instances when you almost fell but were caught by someone or managed to grab hold of something just in time. Details such as these may help your doctor identify specific fall-prevention strategies.

• Could your health conditions cause a fall? Certain eye and ear disorders may increase your risk of falls. Be prepared to discuss your health conditions and how comfortable you are when you walk — for example, do you feel any dizziness, joint pain, shortness of breath, or numbness in your feet and legs when you walk? Your doctor may evaluate your muscle strength, balance and walking style (gait) as well.

2. Keep moving Physical activity can go a long way toward fall prevention. With your doctor’s OK, consider activities such as walking, water workouts or tai chi — a gentle exercise that involves slow and

graceful dance-like movements. Such activities reduce the risk of falls by improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. If you avoid physical activity because you’re afraid it will make a fall more likely, tell your doctor. He or she may recommend carefully monitored exercise programs or refer you to a physical therapist. The physical therapist can create a custom exercise program aimed at improving your balance, flexibility, muscle strength and gait.

3. Wear sensible shoesConsider changing your footwear as part of your fall-prevention plan. High heels, floppy slippers and shoes with slick soles can make you slip, stumble and fall. So can walking in your stocking feet. Instead, wear properly fitting, sturdy shoes with nonskid soles. Sensible shoes may also reduce joint pain.

4. Remove home hazardsTake a look around your home. Your living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, hallways and stairways may be filled with hazards. To make your home safer:• Remove boxes, newspapers, electrical cords and phone cords

from walkways.• Move coffee tables, magazine racks and plant stands from high-

traffic areas.• Secure loose rugs with double-faced tape, tacks or a slip-resistant

backing — or remove loose rugs from your home.• Repair loose, wooden floorboards and carpeting right away.• Store clothing, dishes, food and other necessities within easy

reach.• Immediately clean spilled liquids, grease or food.• Use nonslip mats in your bathtub or shower. Use a bath seat,

which allows you to sit while showering.

5. Light up your living spaceKeep your home brightly lit to avoid tripping on objects that are hard to see. Also:• Place night lights in your bedroom, bathroom and hallways.• Place a lamp within reach of your bed for middle-of-the-night

needs.• Make clear paths to light switches that aren’t near room

entrances. Consider trading traditional switches for glow-in-the-dark or illuminated switches.

• Turn on the lights before going up or down stairs.• Store flashlights in easy-to-find places in case of power outages.

6. Use assistive devicesYour doctor might recommend using a cane or walker to keep you steady. Other assistive devices can help, too. For example:• Hand rails for both sides of stairways• Nonslip treads for bare-wood steps• A raised toilet seat or one with armrests• Grab bars for the shower or tub• A sturdy plastic seat for the shower or tub — plus a hand-held

shower nozzle for bathing while sitting down

If necessary, ask your doctor for a referral to an occupational therapist. He or she can help you brainstorm other fall-prevention strategies. Some solutions are easily installed and relatively inexpensive. Others may require professional help or a larger investment. If you’re concerned about the cost, remember that an investment in fall prevention is an investment in your independence.

Be Safe When Lightning Strikes• Lightning can strike up to 25 miles away from the center of the storm.• In Venezuela, there’s something called “Catatumbo” lightning, where

there’s almost constant lightning strikes, averaging over 100 strikes per hour.

• Lightning can carry over 100 million volts of electricity.• The diameter of a lightning strike is actually pretty small, just the

size of a quarter! It just looks much larger because of how bright it is.• The strike length is usually 2 to 3 miles.• The strike happens in less than 2 microseconds (that’s 0.000002

seconds).• There are lots of different types of lightning, called transient luminous

events. We mostly see cloud to ground and intra-cloud lightning strikes because they are closer to the surface of the Earth. There are lightning strikes that happen way up in the atmosphere where we can’t normally see.

• Lightning strikes are over 50,000 degrees! That’s more than 5 times the temperature of the sun.

• Thunder is the rapid expansion of air around a lightning strike. When air is heated it expands, so the cracking and rumbling you hear is the 50,000-degree lightning almost instantaneously expanding the air around it.

• Thunder is heard after the lightning strike because light travels much faster than the speed of sound. The warmer the air, the faster the sound of thunder travels, and the colder the air, the slower the sound of thunder travels.

• You can deduce the distance of the storm by counting the time difference between the lightning and the thunder (5 seconds = 1 mile away).

• Lightning can most certainly strike outside of the rain zone - these are called anvil crawlers! They can strike out of the anvil portion of a severe thunderstorm, way ahead of the rain.

• There are 50 to 100 cloud to ground lightning strikes every second worldwide, that’s over 3 million strikes per day!

• “Heat” lightning is just a lightning strike that is too far away to hear the thunder, because thunder can only be heard 12 miles away. It is only called heat lightning because it happens most often in the summer.

• The electricity in lightning travels from the ground up, not from the cloud to the ground.

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FALL PREVENTIONAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:• One in four Americans aged 65+

falls each year.• Every 11 seconds, an older adult

is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.

• Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults.

• Falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths.

• In 2014, the total cost of fall injuries was $31 billion.• The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as

the population ages and may reach $67.7 billion by 2020.

Falls, with or without injury, also carry a heavy quality of life impact. A growing number of older adults fear falling and, as a result, limit their activities and social engagements. This can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness

Simple tips to prevent fallshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358

Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures:

1. Make an appointment with your doctor• Begin your fall-prevention plan by making an appointment with

your doctor. Be prepared to answer questions such as:• What medications are you taking? Make a list of your prescription

and over-the-counter medications and supplements, or bring them with you to the appointment. Your doctor can review your medications for side effects and interactions that may increase your risk of falling. To help with fall prevention, your doctor may consider weaning you off medications that make you tired or affect your thinking, such as sedatives and some types of antidepressants.

• Have you fallen before? Write down the details, including when, where and how you fell. Be prepared to discuss instances when you almost fell but were caught by someone or managed to grab hold of something just in time. Details such as these may help your doctor identify specific fall-prevention strategies.

• Could your health conditions cause a fall? Certain eye and ear disorders may increase your risk of falls. Be prepared to discuss your health conditions and how comfortable you are when you walk — for example, do you feel any dizziness, joint pain, shortness of breath, or numbness in your feet and legs when you walk? Your doctor may evaluate your muscle strength, balance and walking style (gait) as well.

2. Keep moving Physical activity can go a long way toward fall prevention. With your doctor’s OK, consider activities such as walking, water workouts or tai chi — a gentle exercise that involves slow and

graceful dance-like movements. Such activities reduce the risk of falls by improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. If you avoid physical activity because you’re afraid it will make a fall more likely, tell your doctor. He or she may recommend carefully monitored exercise programs or refer you to a physical therapist. The physical therapist can create a custom exercise program aimed at improving your balance, flexibility, muscle strength and gait.

3. Wear sensible shoesConsider changing your footwear as part of your fall-prevention plan. High heels, floppy slippers and shoes with slick soles can make you slip, stumble and fall. So can walking in your stocking feet. Instead, wear properly fitting, sturdy shoes with nonskid soles. Sensible shoes may also reduce joint pain.

4. Remove home hazardsTake a look around your home. Your living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, hallways and stairways may be filled with hazards. To make your home safer:• Remove boxes, newspapers, electrical cords and phone cords

from walkways.• Move coffee tables, magazine racks and plant stands from high-

traffic areas.• Secure loose rugs with double-faced tape, tacks or a slip-resistant

backing — or remove loose rugs from your home.• Repair loose, wooden floorboards and carpeting right away.• Store clothing, dishes, food and other necessities within easy

reach.• Immediately clean spilled liquids, grease or food.• Use nonslip mats in your bathtub or shower. Use a bath seat,

which allows you to sit while showering.

5. Light up your living spaceKeep your home brightly lit to avoid tripping on objects that are hard to see. Also:• Place night lights in your bedroom, bathroom and hallways.• Place a lamp within reach of your bed for middle-of-the-night

needs.• Make clear paths to light switches that aren’t near room

entrances. Consider trading traditional switches for glow-in-the-dark or illuminated switches.

• Turn on the lights before going up or down stairs.• Store flashlights in easy-to-find places in case of power outages.

6. Use assistive devicesYour doctor might recommend using a cane or walker to keep you steady. Other assistive devices can help, too. For example:• Hand rails for both sides of stairways• Nonslip treads for bare-wood steps• A raised toilet seat or one with armrests• Grab bars for the shower or tub• A sturdy plastic seat for the shower or tub — plus a hand-held

shower nozzle for bathing while sitting down

If necessary, ask your doctor for a referral to an occupational therapist. He or she can help you brainstorm other fall-prevention strategies. Some solutions are easily installed and relatively inexpensive. Others may require professional help or a larger investment. If you’re concerned about the cost, remember that an investment in fall prevention is an investment in your independence.

Be Safe When Lightning Strikes• Lightning can strike up to 25 miles away from the center of the storm.• In Venezuela, there’s something called “Catatumbo” lightning, where

there’s almost constant lightning strikes, averaging over 100 strikes per hour.

• Lightning can carry over 100 million volts of electricity.• The diameter of a lightning strike is actually pretty small, just the

size of a quarter! It just looks much larger because of how bright it is.• The strike length is usually 2 to 3 miles.• The strike happens in less than 2 microseconds (that’s 0.000002

seconds).• There are lots of different types of lightning, called transient luminous

events. We mostly see cloud to ground and intra-cloud lightning strikes because they are closer to the surface of the Earth. There are lightning strikes that happen way up in the atmosphere where we can’t normally see.

• Lightning strikes are over 50,000 degrees! That’s more than 5 times the temperature of the sun.

• Thunder is the rapid expansion of air around a lightning strike. When air is heated it expands, so the cracking and rumbling you hear is the 50,000-degree lightning almost instantaneously expanding the air around it.

• Thunder is heard after the lightning strike because light travels much faster than the speed of sound. The warmer the air, the faster the sound of thunder travels, and the colder the air, the slower the sound of thunder travels.

• You can deduce the distance of the storm by counting the time difference between the lightning and the thunder (5 seconds = 1 mile away).

• Lightning can most certainly strike outside of the rain zone - these are called anvil crawlers! They can strike out of the anvil portion of a severe thunderstorm, way ahead of the rain.

• There are 50 to 100 cloud to ground lightning strikes every second worldwide, that’s over 3 million strikes per day!

• “Heat” lightning is just a lightning strike that is too far away to hear the thunder, because thunder can only be heard 12 miles away. It is only called heat lightning because it happens most often in the summer.

• The electricity in lightning travels from the ground up, not from the cloud to the ground.

YOU Are the Help Until HELP Arrives By: Jim Purpura

When you find yourself involved in an emergency incident, the factor that determines how quickly you receive aid is not if you are a firefighter, the wife or husband of a firefighter or even if you might happen to work for the fire department. It is how close you live to the Station and even then how occupied the department is at the time with other emergencies.

Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and you may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. Even under the best of circumstances several minutes may pass before public safety professionals can reach you and what you do in those minutes can be the deciding factor in whether the situation’s outcome is a positive one.

According to a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, trauma, such as injuries from a car accident, gun violence, or a fall, is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 46. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action to prevent an injured person from dying. Those nearest to someone with life-threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care.

The Department of Homeland Security in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency has created a web-based 25 minute interactive training video which explains the important things that a ordinary individual can do in an emergency to save a life. It can be found at https://community-.fema.gov/until-help-arrives#interactive and is followed by a short survey and a completion certificate.

Will this qualify you as a first responder—no, of course not. “The idea is to empower people through training and familiarity to

increase the number of people who will be that first person to move and make a difference,” said Andrew Burrows, Citizen Responder Lead with FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD).

A panel of medical doctors from this multi-agency group established the five actions for the Until Help Arrives program, which require no special equipment. These five actions are:1. Calling 9-1-1.2. Protecting the injured from further harm.3. Stopping any bleeding.4. Positioning the injured so they can breathe.5. Providing comfort.

“The idea for the interactive video was to introduce the five steps in an entertaining and fun way,” Burrows said. “Our approach was for people to learn the basics in a unique format. This will increase the chances for people to feel comfortable enough to engage in more web-based training which can also be found on the campaign website.”

The Illinois Stateline CERT program is one of over 2700 CERT programs across the United States having trained over 600,000 people in fire safety, light search, rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. This program is for those who want to go a step beyond the “you are the help until help arrives” training.However you decide to prepare yourself for an emergency—either a simple 25 minute video or the 20 hour FEMA CERT Basic Training course, YOU can be that “first person to respond and make a difference.”

Go to statelinecert.org or contact us at IllinoisStatelineCERT@gmail.com for more information. You can also reach us through harlemroscoefire.com.

Be Ready, Be Safe, Be a CERT Volunteer!

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Training BurnPhotos by McKenna Donovan

Firefighters, recruits, and cadets had another opportunity to train for several weeks in a home, this time on Free Church Rd. Ventilation, search and rescue, fire behavior, and fire suppression trainings, etc. were performed.

May 20th, after more training evolutions at the house, there was a final live burn while the firefighters protected the barn nearby.

Memorial Day Parades Photo by Sheryl Drost

Memorial Day weekend saw Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trucks in the Young at Heart Parade and the Rockton Memorial Day Parade. Then our Firefighters walked in the Roscoe Memorial Day Parade and attended the ceremony in the park pictured above. You can see a video of the parade on our Facebook page.

Swedes Safety FairPhotos by Capt. John Donovan

Firefighters participated in a safety fair put on by Swedish American Hospital on May 19.

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Chaplains CornerBy Chaplain Everett Peterson

What to Say at a Funeral

I was asked the other day what to say to the family at a funeral of a friend who has passed away. The following is some thoughts on the matter.

Rather than avoid talking to the survivors, take some time thinking about the words that will offer the most comfort. Keep their personalities and temperament in mind. And remember that you don’t have to ramble on and on. In fact, the less you say the better. Offer your sympathy, give the person(s) a hug if it is appropriate, and then back away and let someone else have a chance to offer condolences.

If you find yourself at a loss for words at a funeral, you are not alone. Most people are uncomfortable in this situation. Think before you speak so you don’t say something you’ll later regret.

Here are some examples of what to say:1. There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. Please know

that you are in our thoughts and prayers.2. I am so sad to hear about your loss. If you feel like talking,

please don’t hesitate to call me.3. John brought so much joy to everyone around him. He’ll be

missed by many.4. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember Mary and

how much she loved you and the rest of your family.5. I wish I could take away your pain. Just know that I am

thinking about you and praying for comfort for you and your family.

6. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.7. Susan was such a shining light in so many people’s life. We’ll

all miss her terribly. Please know that I’ll be here for you when you need to talk.

8. I can’t even begin to express how my heart aches for you. You’ll be in my prayers.

9. George was such a generous person. We’ll all miss him, but his legacy will live on through all the great work he did.

10. I’ll miss Tom’s kind words and sweet smile. Please know that I’ll be praying for you and your family.

What you don’t want to do is try to explain a reason for the person’s death or act as though the deceased or the family is better off. Even if the person who died suffered for weeks, months, or years, those close to him or her will feel pain that can’t be washed away by explanations.

Be Well, Everett

Gone, But not forgotten Some people come into our lives, And quickly go. Some stay awhile, And leave footprints in our hearts. And, we are never, ever the same.

Former Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Morrison passed away on May 20th, 2018. Mike served on the department just under 10 years from Oct. 26, 2003 to Jan. 4, 2013. He became FFII on 5/12/05, a Paramedic on 5/31/08, and a Fire Service Instructor on 6/28/09. He was also a Fire Apparatus Engineer.

Battalion Chief Tom Aaker remermbers Mike, “Mike was selfless when it came to helping people. He had a passion and a knowledge of paramedacine that few could match. He cared about the people he knew and helped out many that he did not. His laughter, work ethic, compassion, and friendship, will be missed.”

HRFD Training UpdateBy Battalion Chief Tom AakerPhotos by Marcia Soppe

The Second Quarter of our year brings on many new items as well and new technology to the department.

Unfortunately some of it has to do with paperwork so not very exciting but still important for us. Our people have done a lot of hands on this quarter and we are hoping for more over the summer. Keeping focus on our people first and ensuring their safety and the public’s safety is our number one priority.

New Programs At the beginning of the year we invested in a “Training tracking” program. This program is called Target Solutions. This company built, and maintains a cloud-based web service that helps with fire department training tracking. We decided to try this service in an effort to keep better track of individual practicals the state requires us to train on. This site will also help with our continuing education tracking as it lets us know what we need to do and when we need to do it.

Swedish American Hospital, our host hospital for our EMS program, started using the service last year and it has already made our medical continuing education hours so much easier to track and maintain. We have to build some of the structure of the certifications, and have been working on that the last few weeks, but it will be an ongoing project.

Training Burn HousesAs I stated earlier, we had two houses that we had been working in since November of last year. A lot of our drills in the beginning had to do with searching for victims in a smoke filled building, air management with our SCBAs, and some other basic refresher training. In the last months we completed many live fire training evolutions on Tuesday nights. Our focus for the drills was not only hose advancement, but also to put our officers in the lead role and help coach them as leaders for structure fires.

Capt. Bergeron took care of the live fire training and gave feedback to the crews and a Chief Officer worked with the Incident Commander and gave them feedback based upon their performance. Our second structure, Capt. Huffman was charged with the task of completing Rapid Intervention Training. This part of our training has to do with saving our firefighters when they get into trouble. We also used these burns for training drone pilots. We were able to get some aerial footage of our houses before the final burns for planning and some footage during the live burns

There are some drills, that without a house, they would be unobtainable, or would be very hard to complete without building and replacing the prop often. I know I have said it before, but these houses are invaluable to our training. Many thanks to those that are willing and able to let us utilize them this way.

Recruits We thankfully have been having a somewhat steady flow of recruits or at least people interested in serving their community. Currently we have two people in training as recruits. Three other people that have came in and will be starting their orientation soon. We also have many candidates for our CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program and hopefully we can get them on board as well. We will always need help and are always looking for community members who have the interest and drive to serve their community.

This SummerWe will be working on our boat and water rescue operations over the coming weeks. We will also be completing many specialty training drills. Needless to say our training seems to never end and it seems like we always have a ton to keep up on. All of this we do in hopes that when we need it we use it to help make our emergencies; safer, more efficient, and less invasive for the people we serve.

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Accidents Photos by HRFD Photographers and Duty Officers

05/16/18 Hwy 251 05/23/18 Burden Rd. & Hwy 173

05/24/18 Hwy 173 & Hwy 251 05/24/18 Hwy 251 & MCurry Rd.

06/02/18 3 car plus boat accident on I-90

05/25/18 Swanson Rd.

• Photographer McKenna Donovan graduated from Guilford High School

• Deputy Chief John Bergeron’s son, Dalton graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He will continue for his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

• Dispatcher Jen Anderson’s daughter, Becca Sprague, graduated from the University of WU-Platteville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education.

• Firefighter Mike Powell’s stepdaughter, Diane Meason, graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Biological Science. She has been commissioned into the Navy as an Ensign with a Surface Warfare classification. She begins her tour of duty June 15th.

• Firefighter Shannon Burbach’s son, Logan, graduated from Harlem High School. He will be attending Rock Valley College to play baseball and wants to become a respiratory therapist.

• Firefighter Stefani Layman’s son, Ethen Wetzel, graduated cum laude from Hononegah High School. He will be attending Rock Valley College majoring in Criminology with a minor in Psychology. He will also be playing baseball for Rock Valley.

• Cadet Instructor Aaron Miller’s son, Austin Wagner, graduated from Hononegah High School. He will be leaving for the Army on August 6th.

• Cadet Lauren Hamilton graduated from Hononegah High School and will be attending Rock Valley College.

• Firefighter Justin Harwood’s daughter, Olivia, graduated from 6th grade at Alpine Academy and his son, Cameron, graduated from preschool at Ledgewood School.

• Firefighter David Leslie’s daughter, Jessyka, graduated from Prairie Hill School Kindergarten.

• Firefighter Christian Bush’s daughter, and Engineer Matt Bush’s granddaughter, Alison Bush, graduated from preschool.

• Battalion Chief Jay Alm’s granddaughter, Lucy Alms, graduated from preschool.

• CERT Member Cindy Steven’s daughter, Olivia Stevens, graduated summa cum laude from Rockford University with a major in Marketing.

• CERT Member Al Watt’s wife, Rachel Watts, will complete/receive the Masters Reading Specialists Degree through Concordia University- Chicago in June 2018.

• CERT Member JeannieAnn Parma’s daughter, Alain Parma, graduated from Hononegah High School summa cum laude.

• CERT Member Tracie Scrivano’s boyfriend’s son, Caden McCormick, graduated from Harlem High School.

• CERT Member Michelle Kamholz’s daughter, Emma Kamholz, graduated 8th grade in Winnebago.

Bugle AlarmBy Lt. Radi Huggard

HEAT

Courtesy of Merriam-Webster 1heat

verb \ ˈhēt \ Definition of heat intransitive verb 1 : to become warm or hot water heating in a kettle transitive verb 1: to make warm or hot

2heat noun 1: a condition of being hot : WARMTH 2: hot weather 3: a form of energy that causes an object to rise in temperature 4: strength of feeling or force of action 5: a single race in a contest that includes two or more races

I do believe that my mother was the living personification of heat. Growing up she was exactly what my siblings and I needed at any given moment. There was the comforting warmth of a motherly embrace to ensure that our world wasn’t coming to an end. She was a torch that burned to provide light when we didn’t have it (hope), keep the fireplace going when we needed it (family), and a spark to keep the car running (For Dad).

But I do have a question for you. Have you ever physically felt the heat from someone just looking at you? I mean searing, sizzling heat. Hot for no reason. My mother perfected that look. That’s usually all it took. Just a look. But sometimes kids want to test the waters. “Can’t be that bad”, “Do it anyway”, “So?!?!”...... And then she was full blown fire and brimstone. I’m not talking volcanic “activity”, I mean the actual eruption.

As firefighters we deal with plenty of adverse conditions. One of which, as the name of the profession implies, is fire. We train ourselves regularly to deal with the immense heat that comes from fighting fires. We have turnout gear that acts as a barrier between us and the heat, but we still get pretty hot. We’re not only in a room full of fire, we’re actually having do other things in that same room which generate heat as well. We are required to take breaks when we can, and “rehab”.

Usually around this time of year we would be experiencing a considerable amount of heat on a regular basis, but I am as relieved, flabbergasted, bewildered, and befuddled as the rest of you when it comes to this weather. The summer months can potentially bring up heat related emergencies. So as a reminder during this time, be sure to remain hydrated. Try not to over exert yourself. Have a protective barrier, take frequent breaks, and “rehab”.

Jen Anderson ‘50th’June 16th

SUMMER JOKES THAT KIDS WILL LOVE

Here’s a collection of clean and hilarious summer themed jokes for kids! Use these to add a laugh to a boring afternoon or read them in the car to pass time on a road trip. If you have a joke to add, leave a comment!

Q: What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?A. Swimming trunks!

Q: Do fish go on vacation?A. No, because they’re always in school!

Q: Why did the dolphin cross the beach?A. To get to the other tide!

Q: Why don’t oysters share their pearls?A. Because they’re shellfish!

Q: Why do fish like to eat worms?A. Because they get hooked on them!

Q: What is a shark’s favorite sandwich?A. Peanut butter and jellyfish!

Q: What is a frog’s favorite summertime treat?A. Hopsicles!

Q: What do you call a fish that doesn’t have any eyes (i’s)?A. A fsh!

Q: Why should you never blame a dolphin for doing anything wrong?A. Because they never do it on porpoise!

Q: Why are fish never good tennis players?A. Because they never get close to the net!

Q: What’s gray, has four legs and a trunk?A. A mouse on vacation!

From the Chief’s Desk By Fire Chief Don Shoevlin

Congratulation to all the graduates of 2018! You are the future of this great country. Set the goals, take the action, live the dreams, and wherever you

go, go with all your heart. If you are thinking about firefighting or EMS, stop by and talk to one of our members, or fill out an application. We are always looking for honest hard-working individual’s to serve the community they live in.

A big thank you to all of our members for all the training they have accomplished this past month. It was a month of added training with extra opportunities to hone and improve on our skill set. Thank you to Roscoe United Methodist Church and a private citizen for donating two structures to us for our live fire training. It is a strong time commitment to become, along with maintain, your skills in firefighting and EMS.

With summer, comes many community events. We plan on participating in many activities and try our best to meet all requests. There may be some that we are not able to attend due to a schedule conflict or emergency calls. We just finished with the Swedish American Safety Fair, Vet’s Roll return, Roscoe Memorial Day Parade, Rockton Memorial Day Parade, and Young at Heart Parade. Please watch our Facebook page as we will try to give advanced notice on what events we will be at. So far in June, we will be at North Pointe Safety Day, Boy Scout Summer Camp, Old Settler’s Day Parade, along with numerous station visits by many groups or organizations. Please stop by and say Hi. We will be available to answer questions or just chit chat.

We have just completed the Districts fiscal year. I assure you we are in healthy shape financially. This is due to the financial planning, capital replacement program, and mindful spending while working together with the Board of Trustees. We have been able to replace and update apparatus and have completed improvements and updates to all three stations. This will in turn save the district money on energy and maintenance.

We are starting to see the growth begin once again in our fire district. The future appears to be positive with an increase in development, which will increase the demands for our services. We continuously work towards our readiness to answer those requests. We will be proactive and plan for these future developments along with the future needs of our fire department to continue to provide the care and protection the district deserves and expects. We remain and always will be committed to the people and communities we protect and serve

Lastly to all the DAD’s, may your day be filled with family and the much deserving thank you for listening, caring, giving, and sharing. It seems as time goes by we reflect more on our life and family. I wish I had that opportunity to say it to my Dad face to face. To the Dad’s in our HRFD family, THANK YOU.

Your continuous and generous support is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me, this is your fire department. We have really been utilizing up to the minute events on social media, so don’t forget to keep up on the progress of your fire department by visiting our website, www.harlemroscoefire.com, we can also be found on Facebook, so go ahead like and friend us.

Stay safe and cool,Chief Shoevlin

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Birthdays!June 20188th Shannon Burbach11th Mike Huffman16th Jen Anderson ‘50th’19th Justin Harwood22nd Sam McNames

July 20181st John Bergeron7th Taylor Larson9th Ken Krause Greg Wernick16th John Morgan17th Taylor Larson28th Tyler Ebany

Vets Roll 2018

Truck 751 displayed the flag on an I-90 overpass for the return of the busses of veterans on May 23.

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June 2018 Fire Chief Don Shoevlin Editor Sheryl Drost

Please join us for the “Ignite our Youth's Future” Golf Fundraiser for the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter’s Technology Grant. The grant is awarded annually to an in-district school to assist in

purchasing technology to assist students in their educational needs in the 21st century.

Friday, June 29, 2018 Macktown Golf Course 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start (Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.)

Register Online: WWW.HARLEMROSCOEGOLF.COM $120/golfer ($480/foursome)

What’s Included? 18 holes of golf with cart All drinks on course (includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks!) Breakfast w/ Bloody Mary Bar Lunch at the turn An "all-inclusive" steak & chicken dinner at pavilion

(Includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at dinner!) A gift certificate for a free future round of golf,

cart included, at any of the Winnebago County golf courses!

Live Music Entertainment at Dinner Free T-Shirt Plus a few surprises…

What Can You Win?

Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest to the Pin winners will be awarded a PING golf club

Putting contest winner will be awarded a PING golf bag!

Door prizes, raffle baskets, and 50/50 golf ball drop!

50/50 Golf Ball Drop Raffle

Golf balls will be dropped onto a green at Macktown Golf

Course from our aerial truck's ladder on the day of the play day. If your ball lands in the hole you win! 3,000 balls are available, so the raffle prize could be very significant!!!

$5 per ball or $20 for 5 balls

Purchase Online at www.harlemroscoegolf.com Do not need to be present to win. Winner will be notified.

***Don’t golf but would still like to support our scholarship fund? Donations are also accepted online!***

Thank you for your support of the Harlem-Roscoe Firefighter's Scholarship Fund!

5th Annual Golf Play Day

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