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Centerville Communicator
<br />~Striving to Keep Residents Informed~
<br />YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS Fall, 2011
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<br />July, August & September
<br />Tom Wilharber—Mayor—(651) 429-2140..............................twilharber@centervillemn.com
<br />VOLUME III
<br />Ben Fehrenbacher—(651) 784-6102.........................................bfehrenbacher@centervillemn.com
<br />Steven King—(651) 426-2973.....................................................sking@centervillemn.com
<br />D. Love —(651) 784-6102...........................................................dlove@centervillemn.com
<br />Jeff Paar—(651) 426-7892............................................................jpaar@centervillemn.com
<br />CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY HALL HOURS
<br />1880 MAIN STREET
<br />City Hall hours are Monday—Friday, 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
<br />CENTERVILLE, MN 55038
<br />If you are unable to meet these hours, please contact us and we will do our
<br />PHONE: 651-429-3232, FAX: 651-429-8629
<br />best to accommodate your schedule.
<br />WWW.CENTERVILLEMN.COM
<br />TRAIL PROJECT UPDATE
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<br />TRAIL PROJECT
<br />The Trail Project ends. If you have questions or concerns regarding these trailways, please contact Lead Project Coordinator, Mr. Greg Burmeister at (651) 503-1834.
<br />POLICE/FIRE INFORMATION
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<br />DESIGNER DRUGS
<br />LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
<br />The term “designer drugs” define classes of substances that are created in a
<br />The Centennial Fire District is looking for women and men to become part of their
<br />laboratory that closely match the molecular structure of known, illegal controlled
<br />team. From fires, weather related emergencies, medicals, hazardous material inci-
<br />substances. The ingestion of the designer drug mimics the effect of the con-
<br />dents, water rescues, and more. The Fire Department is prepared to respond anytime
<br />trolled substance it was created to resemble. The dangers associated with de-
<br />on any day. If you have a strong community service interest, desire to be part of a
<br />signer drugs are as severe, if not worse than the illegal counterpart. The avail-
<br />team for many years, are positive and enjoy working with others as a team—we need
<br />ability of and use of designer drugs is growing at an alarming rate.
<br />you. All training is provided and we equip you with all necessary safety equipment.
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<br />Designer drugs are created as a way to circumvent the law. The individuals
<br />All candidates will have to complete an application form in order to be considered for
<br />creating these substances do so by making slight formulary changes to known
<br />the position, and will be subjected to a criminal background review prior to appoint-
<br />chemical compounds found in illegal, controlled substances. The designer sub-
<br />ment. You must be at least 18 years old to apply. Applications can be picked up at
<br />stance is then marketed and sold as a different type of product. Sometimes the
<br />Fire Station 2, 7741 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes or visit their web site at
<br />product is sold as “incense,” other times it may be sold as “bath salts,” while
<br />www.centennialfire.org.
<br />other marketers have sold the substances as “test chemicals.” Whatever fake
<br />CERTIFIED FIRE & MEDICAL COURSES
<br />marketing ploy is used, the product is made to be sold and ingested as a means
<br />The Centennial Fire District offers courses for professional certification. Students will
<br />to get high. The down side of the situation is that there is no quality control over
<br />receive the State and/or national certificates upon completion.
<br />how the product is created and they are not regulated by the FDA. The sub-
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<br />stances are not tested and have had little to no research done on the effects of
<br />For more information, contact the EMS Program Director by phone (651) 792-7906 or
<br />their use.
<br />email at: Brad.Racutt@centennialfire.org.
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<br />These substances pose a serious health risk to the general population. The
<br />FIRE SAFETY FOR OLDER RESIDENTS ~ YOUNGER TOO!
<br />adverse reactions can include side effects such as nausea, increased agitation,
<br />Test your fire safety smarts with this helpful quiz designed for older residents. An-
<br />elevated blood pressure, seizures, loss of consciousness, and even death. The
<br />swers are on the bottom of this page.
<br />increased use and marketing of these substances has caused an equal and
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<br />alarming spike in overdose situations that involve serious injuries and death.
<br />1. Good housekeeping is important for fire safety because?:
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<br /> a. Removing clutter keeps escape routes clear.
<br />Typically advertised as a different product, the designer substances can be pur-
<br /> b. More clutter means more things to catch fire. Magazines and newspapers light quickly
<br />chased at “Smoke Shops” and they are very prevalent on the internet. The mar-
<br /> and burn fast.
<br />keters of these products may make a claim that the product is “not intended for
<br /> c. Gently dusting smoke alarms keeps them working well.
<br />human consumption” and there is an assumption that the purchase of the sub-
<br /> d. All of the above.
<br />stance is legal. These products are typically marketed to younger people who
<br />2. Smoke alarms are an important fire safety tool. They should be tested:
<br />may be eager to try a certain drug, but don’t like the ramifications of buying and
<br /> a. Every few years or when the battery dies.
<br /> b. Every month. Batteries should be replaced at least once a year.
<br />using an illegal controlled substance. Unfortunately, often times the assumption
<br /> c. Yearly when it is time to change the battery.
<br />that a product is “legal” therefore it must be “safe” leads to disaster.
<br /> d. Whenever the battery runs out.
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<br />3. Anything that gives off heat or requires electricity should be treated as a potential fire or
<br />In a recent case in Blaine, MN, 10 young adults and teens were seriously harmed
<br />burn hazard. These items include:
<br />and a 19 year old died by overdosing on the substance “2C-E.” 2C-E is a de-
<br /> a. Stovetops and ovens.
<br />signer hallucinogenic which is not listed on the narcotic schedule, but it is an
<br /> b. Space heaters, fireplaces, and woodstoves.
<br />analog of a controlled substance that is. Although the substance was easy to
<br /> c. Electrical appliances such as coffee makers and clothes irons.
<br />purchase over the internet, the substance was still an illegal controlled sub-
<br /> d. Overloaded electrical sockets.
<br />stance.
<br /> d. Candles.
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<br /> e. Clothes dryers.
<br />As the prevalence of designer drugs is increasing, so are the efforts to ban them.
<br /> f. All of the above.
<br />Recent legislation bans the use of certain chemicals that are used to create
<br />4. Fire-safe cigarettes are:
<br />some of the most common designer drugs. These substances will continue to be
<br /> a. Inflammable, so older adults are always safe from fire by using them.
<br />an ongoing problem as the producers of the substances will keep changing the
<br /> b. Less likely to cause a home fire, so it is a good idea to use them, but always be careful
<br /> when handling any kind of lit cigarette.
<br />formulas as a way to attempt to get around the law. These substances are cre-
<br /> c. All hype. They are just as flammable as regular cigarettes.
<br />ated as a means for the manufacturer to make money. The more chemical
<br />5. Fires can start when people:
<br />changes made, the more need for legislation.
<br /> a. Fall asleep while smoking. Fires from lit cigarettes often ignite couches or beds.
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<br /> b. Drink alcohol or medication that makes them drowsy and/or less aware.
<br />Take the time to educate yourself and you children about the
<br /> c. Leave the kitchen when cooking on the stove.
<br />dangers of designer substances. One wrong assumption could
<br /> d. All of the above.
<br />lead to deadly consequences.
<br />D5) & C 4) F, 3) B, 2) D, 1)
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