June 28, 2023 Issue, Page 12 of 20

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PG4 FREEDOM [2023 Safety first when handling fireworks Days at the beach. Family trips professionals. should never be given to children. to the ice cream parlor. Vacations. The Consumer Product Safety The National SAFE KIDS cam- These are just a few of the things Commission notes that, on aver- paign notes that sparklers burn fireworks indoors and then throw functioning fireworks. Attempting that evoke the spirit of summer, a age, 280 people per day visit emer- at 2,000 F, which is hot enough them outside before they go off. to reignite malfunctioning fire- time of year when school is out gency rooms with fireworks-relat- to cause third-degree burns. So * Make sure spectators keep a works can lead to serious injury. and everyone seems to exhale a ed injuries in the month around while they might seem like harm- safe distance. Do not light fire- little and enjoy the warm weather. the July 4th holiday. More than 53 less symbols of summer, sparklers + Light fireworks on smooth, flat Awe-inspiring fireworks dis- percent of fireworks-related inju- pose a significant threat to young- works until all spectators are out of range should something go surfaces. When lighting fireworks, plays also come to mind when ries in 2017 were burns. sters. awry. do so only on smooth, flat sur- imagining summer. Whether it’s Fireworks are always best left to + Follow directions. Fireworks the Fourth of July or town gath- the professionals, and many com- come with detailed directions for * Recognize that fireworks are faces, making sure to direct them erings along a local waterfront, munities have criminalized the a reason, and that’s to keep users not toys. They might be a marvel, away from people, homes, dry fireworks displays are a big part use of fireworks by amateurs. But safe. Strictly adhere to these direc- but fireworks are not toys. As a re- leaves, and flammable materials. of many people’s summers. Un- many people still light fireworks, tions and go over them with any- sult, they should never be aimed Fireworks are best left to the fortunately, the potential for ac- and those that do should follow one who intends to light fireworks. or thrown at another person, nor professionals. Consumers who in- cidents and injuries is high when these safety precautions. + Never use fireworks indoors. should they be lit or launched from fireworks are involved, particular- + Never let kids handle fire- Fireworks are for outdoor use a body part. sist on lighting their own should ly when displays aren’t left to the works. Fireworks, even sparklers, only. If it rains, do not try to light * Do not attempt to reignite mal- only do so with the utmost caution. USA aa Ze DAY AS Z — HAPPY, FS uLY4 INDEPENDENCE fa DAY -~HAPPY: 2 isa }S “OR OIULY 4 _f Quality Meat FOURTH [OF JULY: fs For Your Family- Famh Gathering! Roger Mills Memorial Hospital Fred‘s “Rural Personal Service" * “Metro Technology” Quality, affordable healthcare 1105 E 7th St Steakhouse | Western Oklahoma Insurance 501 South L.L. Males Avenue right here, right now. ™ Elk City, OK 2107S. Main Street, Elk Citys 580-243-2100 always something” nd Raich « Life and Health Cheyenne, Okla. 73628 580-497-3336 580.303.4481 www fredsteakhouseok.com © 580-225-1121 www.keithsbutchershop.com MIN. Jefferson Ave, Elk City, Ok www.rmmhonline.com