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National Night Out Good Sportsmanship Internet Tidbit Green Living Tip Theo's Corner Hide-and-Seek SafetyA favorite summertime activity for children is hide-and-seek. Running and hiding from a group of kids is a fun activity. To make this a safe one as well for your children, be sure to take some precautions. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) receives numerous reports of suffocation deaths involving children who crawled into old freezers or refrigerators, clothes dryers, or picnic coolers. Most victims are between the ages of four and seven. The problem with these products is the fact that they are not easy to open from the inside. They seem like a perfect place to hide to a child, but can be very dangerous. Most of these types of units are designed to seal, cutting off air to the inside. For the past forty years, the Federal Refrigerator Safety Act has required that refrigerators be capable of being opened from the inside. Manufacturers of many other appliances have voluntarily redesigned their products to be safer. Even so, there are millions of unsafe appliances still in homes and neighborhoods across the country. If you do have an older appliance in storage or meant to be discarded, take the simple precaution of removing the door. If you can't remove the door easily, then disable the door lock. Keep children away from refrigerators, freezers, dryers, or coolers that are still in use. Teach your children that these are not safe places to play inside. If your child is ever missing, these appliances and coolers should be the first place you look. Even a few minutes could make all the difference.National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) generates support and awareness of local anticrime programs, strengthens neighborhood spirit, and sends a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and alert. NNO started in 1984 with a message to turn on porch lights for one night and included front porch vigils across the country. Today, festivities include block parties, cookouts, parades, police visits, neighborhood walks, safety fairs, contests, rallies, and meetings. NNO is a great way for you to get involved in your community and to meet more of your neighbors. To organize an event for your neighborhood, visit NationalNightOut.org. There you can register and receive the NNO Organizational Kit detailing how to get going. There is no cost to register or participate. Good SportsmanshipCoach Joe called for a conference with Bobby who was
playing center field during a Little League game.
"You remember Bobby," the coach said, "how we talked about the principles of good sportsmanship. You know we don't tolerate temper tantrums, shouting at the umpire, or abusive language. Remember how we said you can't insult players on the other team?" "Yes, sir," replied Bobby. "I remember." "Well then, Bobby," sighed Coach Joe, "would you please try to explain all of that to your mother?" Internet Tidbit
Green Living Tip If
you are in the habit of flipping on the lights every time you enter a room,
there is a better solution. Sunlight is free and environmentally friendly. Open
up your blinds and curtains instead of turning on the lights during the day.
Also consider installing a skylight or reflecting tubes to let in even more
light. Not only is this a green solution to lighting, but it is good for you
too. The natural spectrum of light from sunlight gives you more energy, can
regulate your sleep patterns, improve your mood, and is a great source of
vitamin D.
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On
Tuesday, August 3rd, communities across the United States celebrate National
Night Out (Texas celebrates on October 5th). This annual event sponsored by the
National Association of Town Watch (NATW) brings together citizens, law
enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and
local officials from over 15,000 communities in all 50 states, U.S. territories,
Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. Each year over 35 million people
participate in the activities. 
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