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CARBON MONOXIDE POSIONING... WHATYOU SHOULD KNOW.
<br />Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. But, the danger it
<br />poses is real. Carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in your blood -and the con-
<br />sequences can be fatal. In the U.S., more people die each year of exposure to
<br />carbon monoxide than any other type of poison.
<br />Carbon monoxide is produced by appliances and other devices that burn gas,
<br />petroleum products, wood and other fuels. Sometimes carbon monoxide can
<br />accumulate to dangerous levels in your car, home or other poorly ventilated
<br />areas.
<br />The signs of carbon monoxide poisoning can besubtle- but, simple precautions
<br />can save your life. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may included: dull
<br />headache, the most common early symptom, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, chest
<br />pain, confusion, irritability, impaired judgment, loss of consciousness.
<br />Carbon monoxide poisoning can be especially dangerous for people who are
<br />sleeping andlor are intoxicated. This is why there is such a great need for a
<br />working CO alarm inside your home which will give you early warning of a prob-
<br />lemthat may exists.
<br />Simple precautions can help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Consider
<br />these do's and don'ts:
<br />Invest in carbon monoxide detectors. Effective August 1, 2008, carbon
<br />monoxide alarms are required in every residence in Minnesota both new
<br />and existing. They should be placed on every floor or level of your home
<br />within 10 feet of bedrooms. Check batteries every time you check your
<br />smoke detectors (at least twice a year). If the alarm sounds and you are
<br />felling ill, call 911. If the alarm is sounding and your are not feeling ill, you
<br />can call your local utility or gas company to assist. Those alarms that are
<br />powered by electricity and have a battery back up are best. It is also rec-
<br />ommended that the alarm have a display that will show you the parts per
<br />million (PPM) of gas inthe air.
<br />Open the .garage door before startin.. your car. Never run your car in a
<br />closed garage. If you have an attached garage, keep the garage door open
<br />and the door to the house firmly closed while the car is running. Remove
<br />snow orotherdebris from the tailpipe before using the car.
<br />Use .gas appliances as recommended. Never use a gas stove or oven to
<br />heat your home. Use portable gas camp stoves only outdoors. Use fuel-
<br />burning space heaters only when someone is awake to monitor them and
<br />doors or windows are open to provide fresh air. Don't run a generator in an
<br />enclosed space, such as the basement or garage.
<br />Keep your .qas appliances and fireplacesgood repair. Make sure your
<br />appliances are properly vented. Clean your fireplace chimney and flue
<br />every year. Ask you utility company about yearly checkups for any gas
<br />appliances.
<br />Take action quickly.
<br />If you notice signs or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning-headache, dizzi-
<br />ness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, confusion-get into fresh air and seek emer-
<br />gency medical care by calling 911 immediately. Emergency personnel will re-
<br />spond to assist and will check the level of the home with more advanced equip-
<br />ment.
<br />Fix the problem.
<br />If you were poisoned in your home, it's important to find and repair the source of
<br />the carbon monoxide before you return. If you have further questions, please
<br />feel free to call the Centennial Fire District Administration Office at 651-784-7472.
<br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYHAS AVACANCY
<br />The City of Centerville's Economic Development Authority (EDA) has a vacancy. The
<br />Authority is comprised of two appointed members from the business or residential
<br />community with an interest in promoting, retaining and attracting businesses to Cen-
<br />terville. Council members also serve on the Authority. The EDA has brought busi-
<br />ness owners together for discussion, brainstorming and input regarding the climate of
<br />operating a business in town. You may not be aware that the EDA has been respon-
<br />siblefor organizing recent events such as "Cougar Dash for Cash", "Bobber Contest"
<br />and our latest-assistance with the Parks & Rec. 8K runlwalk scheduled in August. If
<br />you are interested in serving, contact City Hall for an application. Deadline for sub-
<br />mission ofthe application is February 15, 2009.
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<br />y ~T SNOWMOBILE RULES
<br />.a *~4- -~ A e Limit: Persons under the age of 14 are prohib-
<br />~,.,;;-~~- }iced from operating the snowmobile on City streets.
<br />Persons over the age of 14 and under the age of 18
<br />must have the immediate possession of a valid snowmobile safety certifi-
<br />cate issued by the Commissioner of Natural Resources or a valid driver's
<br />license.
<br />Church: Snowmobiles are prohibited within two hundred (200) feet of
<br />church property during hours of church services and hours of other church
<br />functions.
<br />Curfew: Snowmobiles are prohibited between the hours of; 10:00 p.m. -
<br />7;00 a.m. Sunday -Thursday and 12:01 a.m. - 7;00 a.m. Friday - Satur-
<br />day. Permitted hours of operation on the day before Thanksgiving, Christ-
<br />masand New Years Day shall be the same as a Friday.
<br />Easements: Snowmobiles are prohibited on boulevards within any public
<br />right-of-way.
<br />Intersections : Snowmobiles must make a complete stop upon entering
<br />any uncontrolled intersection. Snowmobiles must then yield the right-of-
<br />way to any vehicle or pedestrians at the intersection, or so close to the
<br />intersection as to constitute an immediate hazard.
<br />Parks: Snowmobiles are prohibited from public property, playgrounds
<br />and recreational areas, except authorized for such use by the City.
<br />Pedestrian: Snowmobiles are prohibited within one hundred (100) feet of
<br />any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink, or sliding area where the opera-
<br />tion would conflict with use or endanger other persons or operation, in
<br />those areas at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent.
<br />Private Property: Snowmobiles are prohibited on private property of
<br />another without specific permission of the owner.
<br />School: Snowmobiles are prohibited on school grounds, except as per-
<br />mission isexpressly obtained from responsible school authorities.
<br />Sidewalks: Snowmobiles are prohibited on public sidewalks provided for
<br />pedestrian traffic.
<br />Shortest Possible Route: It is unlawful for any person to enter, operate
<br />or stop a snowmobile within the limits of the City of Centerville along or
<br />upon any roadway except for the sole purpose of leaving and returning to
<br />a place of residence provided that such travel is limited to the shortest
<br />possible route between the residence and a restaurant or a gasoline filling
<br />station or between a residence and a place where the snowmobile maybe
<br />legally used.
<br />Speed: Snowmobiles must not exceed ten (10) miles per hour on City
<br />streets.
<br />Streets: Snowmobiles must be on the most right hand lane available for
<br />traffic or as close as practicable to right hand curb or edge of the roadway.
<br />Snowmobiles are prohibited on the inside slope and roadway of any trunk,
<br />county-state aid and county highways within the City limits.
<br />Studs: It is unlawful for any person to enter, operate or stop a snowmo-
<br />bilewithin the limits of the City of Centerville on any street or public prop-
<br />ertywhen the drive track is equipped with metal studs.
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<br />The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is seeking applications for
<br />membership on its Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) by Friday, January
<br />30, 2009. For information or to request an application, please contact the
<br />RCWD at 763-398-3070 or www.ricecreek.org.
<br />WINTER-THE BEST TIME TO PRUNE!
<br />Winter is the best time to prune your trees for the following reasons:
<br />• The absence of leaves make crossing branches and weak spots
<br />easily seen.
<br />• The risk of spreading disease via pruning cuts is minimized. Insects
<br />that carry oak wilt from infected trees to fresh pruning cuts during the
<br />spring and summer are not present during .
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<br />• Equipment can be moved closer to trees on
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<br />• Growth is increased since the ener stored `T~ ~ ~ ~ :~,
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<br />following spring.
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