Fire Prevention Week starts this Sunday, October 4th. Le Mars Fire-Rescue will be kicking off the week with their Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Sunday morning at Fire Station 1. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon, and free will offerings will be accepted.
Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief Steve Schwarz spoke about the week ahead.
Le Mars schools will benefit from a book fundraiser and fire prevention talks.
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Willow Creek Creepy Camper Crawl is tonight
The 6th Annual Creepy Camper Crawl will take place tonight at the Willow Creek Campground in Le Mars from 5-8 p.m. Admission is a non-perishable food item for The Table Food Pantry at Rejoice Church.
Construction is currently taking place around the campground. Watch the Willow Creek Campground Facebook page for parking details and updates. For everyone’s safety, please leave your car parked and wear suitable walking shoes.
Come for the candy, stay for the creepy, and leave with memories, and maybe a bike or scooter as a prize.
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Safe driving during harvest
With harvest season upon us, the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to expect an increase in farm equipment traffic on the roadways. In a press release this week, they offered safety reminders for both motorists and farm equipment operators.
Motorists should reduce their speed when behind farm equipment and be prepared to assess the situation when considering whether to pass. Give plenty of space between your vehicle and the equipment in front of you. Watch for turn signals and communication from the equipment operator. Often, farmers will move over and signal to motorists whenever it is safe to pass. Pass with caution, and only when it is safe to do so in a legal passing zone. Use your turn signal and check for other drivers who could be passing or approaching.
Farm equipment operators should label farm equipment with slow-moving vehicle signs, and check lights and turn signals to make sure they are working and visible. They should also try to avoid traveling during busy traffic hours. When possible, look for a safe place to pull to the right side of the road so motorists can pass and reduce traffic congestion.
Other reminders for farm equipment operators include turning on headlights during travel at dusk and dawn and using reflectors or reflective marking tape to increase visibility of slow-moving, wide equipment; and be sure to carefully look for passing or oncoming vehicles before making a turn. Often, motorists do not expect the amount of space needed for farm equipment to steer and maneuver.
