During the month of September, seven days are officially recognized as National Child Passenger Safety Week. Although many organizations sponsor and host events during this time period, the message must continue to be spread to parents throughout the entire year. Why? Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in the United States, but many of these deaths can be prevented.
A child safety seat or booster is key to prevent tragedy while on the road. Car seats for babies and young children have been around for more than 20 years. Even though car seats have been around for a long time, most parents and caregivers still get confused and frustrated when installing their children’s car seats. As a new father, I have experienced this firsthand.
St. Mary’s High School Class of 1956 is celebrating the school’s 70th birthday Nov. 7-9. A reception will take place 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Different Pointe of View, located at the Pointe Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 N. 7th St. Cost is $4.50 per person; there will be a no-host bar.
On Saturday, enjoy lunch and an ice cream social from 12 to 5 p.m. at Mary Coyle’s, 5521 N. 7th Ave. Cost is $7.75 per person. Then on Sunday, enjoy the Town Talk Barbecue, from noon until dusk, at North Mountain Park, 7th Street and Peoria Avenue. Cost is $7.75 per person.
RSVP by Oct. 1 by calling 602-861-8051.
Rotary club assists local service agency
Phoenix Squaw Peak Rotary in July presented a check for $5,000 to Lura Turner Homes for Developmentally Disabled Adults. The money represented funds raised during the club’s 20th annual Skeeter McFee Memorial Golf Classic. The donation will be used for improvements on Lura Turner Homes’ group home in Central Phoenix. It was presented by Candice Cromer, new president of Squaw Peak Rotary, which meets 7 a.m. Fridays at the Embassy Suites Biltmore, 2630 E. Camelback Road.
Reverse lane study results presented
The city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department and Arizona State University will present their findings on the Reverse Lanes on 7th Avenue and 7th Street Study at a public meeting set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Acacia Library, 750 E. Townley Ave. The Street Transportation Department studied the reverse lanes to consider the impact that the lanes have on neighborhoods and local businesses. The lanes provide north/south traffic flow and reduce congestion, but limit left turns during peak hours in the morning and afternoon.
Many pet birds have life spans of up to 60-80 years, so it is to be expected that some accidents and illnesses may occur. With pets like dogs and cats, you can often recognize these problems as soon as they arise. They show very visible and obvious signs of illness or distress. Parrots and other psittacines (even if hand raised) may only be one or two generations removed from the wild, so they behave differently when problems arise. Many birds will continue to eat and drink when they are sick. Symptoms may be as subtle as fluffed feathers, changes in vocalization, or suddenly acting more tame.
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