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Fireworks!

So, Tomorrow will be quite colorful, come 8 PM

Yes, it will be Independence Day – unless you are like many people I see who are already letting off their fireworks! Me, nah, no fireworks here. Maybe a few smoke snakes and sparklers, but that’s all!

Are you offering your contribution to the sky? If so, tell me about it. But while you do, please keep these things in mind: (compliments found here)

• Sparklers, considered by many the ideal “safe” firework for the young, burn at very high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Children cannot understand the danger involved and cannot act appropriately in case of emergency. Be alert!
• Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision. Do not allow any running or horseplay.
• Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials.
• Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don’t go off.
• Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.
• Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
• Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container.
• Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.
• Store fireworks in a dry, cool place. Check instructions for special storage directions.
• Observe local laws.
• Never have any portion of your body directly over a firework while lighting.
• Don’t experiment with homemade fireworks.

So, make sure you have a good time this weekend – but make sure it is a SAFE time! Oh yeah, stay away from the booze! It makes handling explosives that much more dangerous! Also, remember that Ohio has a law against explosive fireworks – go to your local town’s/city’s display. It will be fun – more people!

- Jonathan J.