Fireworks safety tips

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We are in the midst of summer fun and all of the activities that come with it including fireworks. Usually, we see a large occurrence of fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks can be fun and entertaining for the family, but there are many safety risks that come with them if not handled properly. They can easily cause burns and possible eye injuries to both children and adults.

One of the biggest safety tips when it comes to fireworks is children should never handle them. They are too dangerous due to them reaching extreme temperatures. If you give a child a sparkler this holiday, make sure they are outside and holding the sparkler away from

The second biggest safety tip is to only buy legal fireworks with both the manufacturer’s name and instructions. Never make your own fireworks. Lastly, when and if you do light off fireworks on your own, be extremely cautious of your surroundings. Be proactive and keep in mind where there are cars, animals, houses, etc.

This is meant to be a fun time of year with friends and family coming together. Remember to keep their safety in mind when handling fireworks. The best way to protect yourself and your family from fireworks is to let a professional handle them. If you do decide to handle them yourself, check with your local police or fire department first for any regulations.

Meet and greet with Eric Doden set for June 30

Local Realtor, Eric Hamm, will host a meet and greet for Eric Doden, a candidate for Indiana governor. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 30, at The Owls Nest, 7369 CR 800N, North Webster.

Cocktail hour will be 5-6 p.m. with the reception being from

6-7 p.m.

The event will be open to the public and anyone interested in attending is asked to visit facebook.com/EricHammanLuxuryRealEstateGroup, and click the link to RSVP for the event. There is no charge for the event.

L.I.T.E. recognized for recovery efforts

The Indiana Recovery Network recently announced Living in Transition Effectively has been awarded and recognized as an official recovery community organization.

The award was given by IRN in conjunction with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division Of Mental Health And Addiction.

The two-year certification was given in recognition of L.I.T.E.’s meeting of the quality standards set forth by the IRN’s Recovery Community Organization application process, according to Heather Rodriguez, director of IRN.

“A Recovery Community Organization is an independent, grassroots, nonprofit organization providing a variety of activities available to all community members recovering from substance use, not restricted to individuals enrolled in a specific educational, treatment or residential program,” noted L.I.T.E. co-founder Tammy Cotton. Cotton and her husband, Chris Cotton administer the organization from the Milford Methodist Meeting House, located in the former Milford United Methodist Church, 210 W. Catherine St., Milford.

For further information about L.I.T.E., visit liteinkcj.org or call (574) 306-0006.