I have learned not to think that I have seen or heard it all, as they say. According to WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Homeland Security grants paid for Sno-Cone machines throughout West Michigan. The machines that went to 13 counties cost a total of $6,200 tax dollars. Justification for the purchase is medical, not recreational.
The justification for the funding is that the machines will assist with treating the onset of heat exhaustion and stroke during large scale events or activities including possible terrorist incidents. The machines which shave about 500 pounds of ice per hour can also help to cool down suffering patients.
Grand Rapids Deputy Fire Chief Gary Szotko said the machines do have a useful purpose.
He also said local emergency agencies can use the machines as an attraction at public functions where they are trying to recruit volunteers.
My question is, "What flavors come with the machines?" If they don’t have grape and cherry, I wouldn’t volunteer for anything.
The locals need to keep a watch to see if they use the machines to ice down the beer?
PMO
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