Newsletter

Hawarden Ambulance is putting together a First Responders Course by Brad Meyer, Ambulance Director
The Hawarden Ambulance is looking for people who would like to help out on the Ambulance, but don't want to go through the long EMT-B course. We have joined with Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon to bring a First Responders course to Hawarden. The First Responders course is only 54 hours plus National Registry testing (2 nights a week for 8 weeks). We are also looking at having a 4 hour morning class during the "MayTerm" for Juniors and Seniors at West Sioux High School for those that are at least 17 year old and interested. Community members will be allowed to attend the morning classes also, if it will work into their schedule instead of the night classes. The class is normally $189.00 plus a $20 testing fee. If you join the Hawarden Ambulance, we will pay for class. We only ask that you volunteer a few hours a month. For those that are not familiar with First Responders, they are only a few short steps from becoming Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B's). The major difference between First Responders and EMT-B's is that EMT-B's can put Cervical Collars (C-Collars) on and can properly administer Full Spinal Immobilization.

First Responders can perform CPR, administer oxygen, help with child birth, defibrillate a patient having a heart attack, recognize and treat life threatening injuries, and use advanced airway management techniques. First Responders are very knowledgeable in the EMS field and can use these skills no matter where they are. We need your help. We need people to volunteer. If you have ever thought "I could do that", then you can! ! Night classes are being scheduled from 5:30p - 9:00p, February 1st through March 29, 2001 on Monday and Thursday nights at the West Sioux High School. The morning classes are currently being planned for the May Term at the West Sioux High School for ages 17 and above, including community members. You only need to attend one set of these classes. I am breaking them up into morning and night classes to allow a more people to fit it into their schedules. If one of these schedules works better for you, then please let me know at 551-4406.
City Streets Snow Removal Ordinance by Mike DeBruin, Police Chief

The Hawarden Police Department would like to remind all residents that no parking will be allowed on the city streets during any snowfall. Also, parking is prohibited on the streets up to 12 hours after the snow has stopped so that the City crews can clean up the streets without any distractions. Violations of this ordinance will result in a fine and/or the vehicle being towed.
Upcoming Community Activities by Jami Dekkers, Activities Director
  • Ski Trip-A ski trip to Great Bear in Sioux Falls is planned for Thursday, December 21st. This trip is open to all West Sioux students in grades 7-12. The bus will depart from the High School around 7:45 a.m. and arrive home around 5:00p. The cost ranges from $13.00 to $28.00, depending if you bring your own equipment or use rental. Registration deadline is December 12th.
  • Ice-Skating Trip-An ice skating trip to the IBP Ice Center in Sioux City is planned for Friday, December 29th. This activity is done in conjunction with the Community Education Department in Akron. We have rented the entire IBP facility from 1 :00p-3 :00p. The cost of this field trip is $ 10 per student. Students must be in grades lst-6th. Registration deadline is December 15th.
  • Dance Camp- The High School Dance Team is sponsoring a youth dance camp for girls in 1 st-5th grade. The camp will run January 2, 3 & 5, 2001. The little girls will also get to perform on January 5th at half time of the boy's basketball game. Registration deadline is December 6th.
  • After-School Bowling League-Sportsman's Lanes is offering a four-week bowling league for students beginning January 8th & 9th. Grades 2 & 3 are scheduled for Tuesdays and grades 4-8 are scheduled for Mondays from 3:30-5:30p. The cost of the league is $10.00 per student. Registration deadline is January 3rd.
  • Coed Volleyball League-This league will be on Monday evenings beginning January 8th at the Valley View Gym in Hawarden. Cost is $50.00 per team. Registration deadline is December 15th.
  • Quilting Class-This class will be offered during the month of January. Vivian McPherson will be teaching quilting skills for both beginners and intermediate quilters. Once a date has been set there will be an ad in the Advertiser.

If you have any questions or would like to register for any of these activities, please contact Jami Dekkers at 551-4412.