Ottawa -- Twenty user friendly air packs are being bought by the Ottawa Fire Department with a Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for $113,620.
Eric Crabtree of Municipal Emergency Services of Washington, Illinois says the air tanks are bigger but lighter than the nearly 20-year old air packs the fire department uses now. He says there are many features for easy use, such as gauges oriented so the wearer can easily see how much air he has.
Fire Chief Jim Duback says the local match for the grant is just over $5,000. He’d like six more air tanks and hopes to have them budgeted for in the next couple years.
Grand Ridge School Registration will be held Tuesday, August 3rd from 9am until 2pm and 5pm until 7pm and again on Wednesday, August 4th from 9am until noon. You will need to bring proof of residency which can be a real estate tax bill, utility bill, drivers' license or voter's card. Classes begin August 23rd.
On August 21st the Ottawa River Rescue Squad and Pine Hills Golf Course will be sponsoring their 1st Annual Golf Outing. All proceeds raised from the outing will be used to update equipment and facilities and to continue high quality training to members who will be able to better serve the community. The outing is a 3-4 Person Best Ball Scramble format. Prizes will be awarded including a 2010 Chevy Cobalt for a Hole-In-One. Cost is $60 per person or $240 per 4 man team. Includes 18 holes of golf with cart , tickets for 6 free beverages, door prizes, chances at hole prizes and a pork chop dinner. To register go to www.ottawariverescue.org or call 815-866-9656.
LaSalle County Leo Club is proud to sponsor a "Free Movie Night in the Park", August 8th at 8pm in Walsh Park. Don't forget to bring blankets and chairs! First bag of popcorn is free! LaSalle County Leo Club is a branch of the Lions Club. LaSalle County Leo Club - Youth Making a Difference.
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