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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
State Fire Marshal Michael G. Matlick said earlier this week that with retail fireworks stands opening across the state on June 28, everyone is reminded that “Personal fireworks require personal responsibility.”
In 2008, 785 fireworks incidents were reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, with 27 percent of these incidents having no adult supervision. This included 267 injuries, of which 95 were children under the age of 14.
“There is much that can be done to protect children and others from fireworks injuries,” says Matlick, who offered the following, “First, set family boundaries, only adults should light fireworks. Supervision is paramount in keeping children safe. Second, fireworks should not be readily available to tempt the curiosity of young children, and should be stored in a secured location to prohibit their access. Third, check with your local fire or police department for additional restrictions in your area. Most importantly talk about safety. Summer weather conditions make grass and other vegetation dry and vulnerable to fire. Use care in selecting the area where you will be discharging fireworks.”
Don’t take any chances: be sure the fireworks purchased are legal to possess and discharge. Know the dates and times fireworks are allowed in your community. Stay away from high-powered illegal explosive devices such as M80’s and M100’s.
“The damage they cause can be devastating, life altering, and even result in death,” Matlick cautioned.
Remember the three B’s of fireworks safety:
♣ Be Prepared-Have water nearby and put pets indoors,
♣ Be safe-Only adults should light fireworks, and
♣ Be Responsible-Clean up fireworks debris.
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
Construction on one million gallon reservoir for Colville to begin sometime this summer
BY SOPHIA ALDOUS
S-E Staff Reporter
The City of Colville is pre¬paring for a complete water system upgrade in the form of a one million gallon water res¬ervoir to replace the current reservoir that was constructed in the 1930’s.
Bids for the project were opened last Tuesday.
According to City Engineer Brent Rasmussen, the city has received 10 bids from businesses as close as Colville and as far away as Hermiston, Oregon.
A final bid for the project will be selected at the Colville City Council meeting Tuesday, June 30 at City Hall. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.
“The new tank will replace the existing one off of Highway 20,” explained Rasmussen. “The new one will be moved up 100 feet in elevation from the current water reservoir and enable us to serve the new home development, Pheasant Ridge, as well as the rest of the city.”
The new structure will also include more water pressure and more storage capabilities for city water and sewer needs. Construction on the new reservoir is expected to begin within the next two months, with a break during the winter and resumption in the spring.
According to City Water Su¬perintendent Eric Durpos, Colville’s water reservoir pro¬duced an average of 1.3 mil¬lion gallons of water per day in 2008.
Rasmussen said the new reservoir project will cost around $2 million.
“This has been a project that has been in the works for about two years now, and it’s good that it’s moving forward,” said Rasmussen. “Once the reservoir is completed, it will take an hour or two to switch over to the new system. The old tanks will be used as a back-up system in case of an emergency.”
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