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Sturgis Volunteers Train to Save Lives

By: Greg J. Wall, Chief Sturgis Volunteer Fire & Rescue

The evenings of November 15, 16 & 17 saw 9 of Sturgis’ 16 volunteer firemen receive MS State Fire Academy training for Extrication. Extrication is the term used for the use of extremely strong hydraulic tools used to remove people from being entrapped in wrecked automobiles. When the need arises Extrication tools (often referred to as Jaws) can cut off car doors or remove tops to get victims out. These tools can enable emergency personnel to free passengers from vehicles that otherwise would be entrapped after a serious collision or roll over when doors can be damaged beyond opening. Extrication

can and has saved lives. Three donated cars were used to train on and the training was conducted on a lot adjacent to the fire station. One car was purposely turned up side down prior to the class to simulate a flipped car and the exercise was done after dark to simulate a night time rescue.

The men that participated in the class will receive 12 hours each of course credits from the state fire academy and the training will be listed on their permanent transcripts. The course encompassed 2 nights of classroom and one evening of “hands on” to sharpen skills with tools in hand. In addition to

these credits, the department as a whole will receive credit from the MS State Fire Insurance Rating Bureau that can reflect positively on the insurance premiums of the homes and businesses in the district that Sturgis serves.

The Sturgis Volunteer Fire and Rescue serves 91 square miles within Oktibbeha County. We respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents as well as fires 24/7. We are dispatched from the Oktibbeha County Emergency Management post calls that are phoned in to 911. The Sturgis Fire and

Rescue is proud to serve 953 homes and 1,503 people. Volunteers are not paid. Volunteers live in the district and may well be your neighbor. Volunteers willingly respond to others in need regardless of weather or time of day or night.

Our team meets monthly with training opportunities numerous times a year.

January's training will be CPR.

Community Thanksgiving Service:

Joining Together to Share God's Love and Fellowship

Each year the Community Thanksgiving Service rotates among various churches in the community. Traditionally, the hosting church invites the pastor of another church to deliver the message. This year's service was hosted by Sturgis Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Sanders of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church delivering the message.

The service was held Monday, November 21st at 7:00pm. It was estimated to have 80 people in attendance with members from Sturgis Baptist, Pleasant Ridge, Wake Forest, Morgan Chapel, and Friendship all in attendance.

After the message the attendees gathered for fellowship enjoying a variety of finger foods.

This is a wonderful event each year as it brings together people from all over the community to worship and fellowship together reminding us we're all one community just as we're all one in the body of Christ.

Sturgis Public Meeting Notice

The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Alderman is scheduled for the first Tuesday in December at 6:00pm in Sturgis Town Hall. All are welcomed. If anyone wishes to speak at the meeting, please contact Town Hall ahead of the meeting to be placed on the agenda.

Meeting minutes are approved at the following month's meeting and then posted on the town's website. As a reminder, there is a variety of town information available on the website in addition to the meeting minutes such as town events, ordinances, and community events and services.

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

With December quickly approaching it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Thanks to our Sturgis 4County crew, George, Barry, and Curt, and Casey Morgan our Christmas wreaths are hanging along the highway with our flags and icicle lights along our store fronts soon to come!

In addition, the Town is encouraging everyone to show their Christmas spirit by putting either a lit cross or Christmas tree in their yard near the road so passersby can see.

The Sturgis Christmas parade will also return Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00pm. This year's theme is "Big Wheels Rolling." Come out, line the highway and see tractors, equipment, cars, trucks and more decorated to ring in the season.

Santa will also be making a stop in Sturgis to see all the children attending the parade.

There will be $5 chili bowls available after the parade. Funds raised by the chili sale will go to the town's beautification projects.