Posts by cinchws
Goodbye Fall, Hello Winter Driving Safety
Winter Driving Safety Tips Another autumn is on the books, and winter is coming on faster than we’d like (for some of us, it has already arrived). Before the snow begins to fly in earnest, take some time to get brush up on winter driving safety. Over the past five years in Minnesota, law enforcement…
Read More8 Steps to Ensure a Safe Harvest
As fall harvest goes into full swing, farmers need to remember to be safe out in the fields and on the roadways. Farm safety is always important! Penn State Cooperative Extension has created a list of eight things farmers should remember to ensure a safe harvest: 1. Use a rollover protection structure. Many farmers use older…
Read More10 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance
Life Insurance Awareness Month happens every September, and while some people have the notion that this level of protection is a scam, the hard truth remains that it is inevitable that you will eventually die. Hopefully it won’t be for many years… but it will happen. It’s intended to assist your loved ones financially when…
Read MoreRural Counseling Services
Farmers often struggle to seek help for themselves. Many of us were taught to be independent and to “grin and bear it” when tough times come around. Please do not let your pride stand in the way of getting what you need. Approaching someone – be it spouse, parent, relative or friend – who needs…
Read MoreSummer Home Maintenance Tips
With Summer in full swing and the kids out of school, you may be looking forward to cookouts, children playing in the pool or yard, and gatherings of friends and family. Make sure you and your guests stay safe and happy this Summer by taking steps to keep your home cool and protected from costly…
Read MoreGrilling Safety Tips
You’ve been waiting all winter to head outdoors and fire up the grill. Got the burgers and brats? Check. Got the propane or charcoal? Check. How about the fire extinguisher? If not, you’re not quite ready. Barbecuing is fun, but it comes with hazards. Consider these safety tips for grilling season to keep your home…
Read MoreLawn Mowing Safety Tips
The Menace of the Mower Every Saturday morning as a child, I would wake to a list of chores my Mom had set out on the kitchen island for me and my sister to complete. My parents had attached a monetary opportunity with each of the chores, the value growing as the task increased in…
Read MoreApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Don’t let your last text be your last words. Distracted driving can be caused by many different distractions while you are behind the wheel. Common driving distractions include mobile phones, radios, televisions, eating, and dangerous activities such as applying makeup or trying to remove your jacket. People who use cell phones while driving are 34%…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Flood Damage
According to CNNMoney.com, “Every year, flooding causes more than $2 billion of property damage in the U.S.” and “In a high risk area, your home has a 26% chance of being damaged by a flood during the course of a 30-year mortgage, compared to a 9% chance of fire.” The Insurance Information Institute (or III)…
Read MoreSnow Shoveling Tips, Tools and Techniques
Snow shoveling can be a laborious but inevitable winter chore. Between the snow and ice storms in the colder regions of the U.S., the responsibility to clear your sidewalk, driveway, and various other paths are on the to-do list. Snow shoveling may seem like a no-brainer, but many people don’t complete the task as effectively…
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