• Allow at least three feet of empty area around space heaters. • Never leave a burning fire unattended. • Make sure a fire in a fireplace is completely out before going to bed. • Never leave candles burning if you go out or go to sleep. Never use your stove or oven to heat your home

Back to School Fal l Safety T ips

As children return to school in the fall, they are excited and may not be paying as much attention to their surroundings as they should. Keep them safe with these safety tips.

Fire Safety T ips for Fal l

When the weather turns cold most people spend more time inside their homes using fireplaces, furnaces and heaters to keep warm.

Make sure your home

heating system is in good working order before the cold weather sets in.

• Have chimneys cleaned and furnaces in-spected. • Use a fireplace screen to keep sparks from flying out of the fireplace.

• If your child’s school bus is equipped with seat belts make sure your child uses it.

If your child walks to school or waits at a bus stop, wearing clothes that are brightly colored makes them more visi-ble to drivers.

Children that ride bicycles to school should always wear a helmet.

• Have your child use a rolling backpack if possi-ble. A loaded backpack should not weigh more than ten to twenty percent of the weight of the

Fal l Season Safety T ips

Safety T ips for Fal l Boasters

Although there are many more boating accidents in the summer season, boaters involved in accidents dur-ing the fall months have a higher risk of the accident being fatal. The following are a few tips to make the fall boating season as safe as possible.

Since fall weather can change quickly be prepared for possible cold and wet weather even if the sun is shin-ing. Small open boats combined with cold wet weather can lead to possible hypother-mia.

• Make sure you tell a friend or family member your boating plan and your expected return time. There are fewer boaters in the fall to help in the case of an accident or emer-gency. Always wear your l i fe jacket. I f you should accidental ly fa l l overboard, the cold water wil l quickly drain away your strength.

THE COMMUNICATOR

Inside this issue:

Fire Safety Tips 1

Back to School Safety 1

Safety Tips for Fall Boasters

1

Labor Day Safety Tips 2

Recipes for Labor Day 3

7th Annual Mexican

Independence Day

Celebration

4

Volunteers Needed 4

Wednesday August 11, 2010

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saves lives, it may save you from getting a speed-ing ticket. No one wants that. Doing this will ensure that you arrive safely and happily at your destination. Slow down!

If you are planning on at-tending a Labor day party and you will be drinking alcoholic beverages, please designate a sober, non drinking driver to get you back home safely. If this is not possible, make plans to stay overnight at where you will be. Exercise La-bor day safety! Party safely! You want to be alive to celebrate the next Labor day

It is hot. Drink plenty of water while enjoying La-bor day activities. This is one of the many important Labor day health tips you should heed. You can de-hydrate quickly on a very hot Summer day. That is no fun. Take plenty of wa-

ter with you so that you do not get too thirsty. A cooler or ice chest full of water and other beverages is great! If you plan on participating in water sports or water activities, take a life pre-server! One for each per-son. Jet skis, boats, all should have life vests or life jackets on. A few toss out life rings are always a great idea to take along in any boating activity. A first aid kit should be kept on the boat for any emer-gencies. Have a cell phone handy, also, in case you need to help. That is prac-ticing Labor day safety! Check out all of these im-portant things before you leave the dock or shore. They could save lives.

You can have a wonderful and fun Labor day while being safe. Observe your surroundings and always keep kids safely protected by sober adults that can act quickly in an emergency. These Labor day health and safety tips will assist you in enjoying this holi-day the right way. Have a happy Labor day! The safe way!

Labor day is quickly ap-proaching. During this holiday, many people va-cation, travel and enjoy Summer fun. Here are some Labor day health and safety tips. Have a safe and happy Labor day by re-membering these tips! Healthy vacationing to you! Celebrate smartly!

Slow it down. Yes, you may be in a hurry to reach the beach, the vacation spot, the hotel, motel or a family's home for the La-bor day holiday. Do not speed. While driving, be cautious of other less ob-servant vacation highway travelers. Your being aware may save you and your family's lives. Ob-serve the speed limit and stay within it. It not only

Labor Day Health and Safety Tips: Healthy Vacationing

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Happy Lab r Day!!!

Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1 teaspoon Cajun season-ing

• 1 1/3 pounds ground beef sirloin

• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1/2 cup diced white

onion

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon Cajun sea-soning

• 1 teaspoon Worcester-shire sauce

• 4 slices pepperjack cheese

• 4 hamburger buns, split

• 4 leaves lettuce 4 slices tomato

The Recreation Staff is proud to announce Mr. Kyle Thomas as the New Athletic Supervisor.

Kyle is a graduate from Illinois State University with a degree in Recreation and Park Administration.

He has been an intern at the Buffalo Grove Park District and here at the Hanover Park Park District.

Kyle lives in Hoffman Estates.

Please stop by the Athletic Supervisor’s office by the gym to welcome him.

Welcoming New Rec Staff

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Recipes for Labor Day

Bacon Wrapped Ham-burgers Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1 tablespoon grated Par-mesan cheese

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1 tablespoon Worcester-shire sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 1 pound ground beef

• 6 slices bacon 6 hamburger buns, split

Mmm!!!

Looking for amigos to help with the Fiesta!! Volunteers will receive food and drink tickets for the event.

Volunteers hours are 5—10:30pm . You can also help with set-up in the morning. This event counts towards the Volunteer Incentive Program.

If you want to help out and make a difference in the Community please call Lily Garcia at 630.837.2468 ext. 125 or e-mail at l .garcia@hpparks.org