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Monday, March 24, 2008

MAYOR DUFFY ANNOUNCES FREE 'BIZ KIDS' BUSINESS COURSE FOR CITY YOUTH (News Release 3/18/08)

MAYOR DUFFY ANNOUNCES FREE 'BIZ KIDS' BUSINESS COURSE FOR CITY YOUTH (City of Rochester News Release - 03/18/2008)

Mayor Robert J. Duffy today announced a tremendous opportunity for young aspiring entrepreneurs, ages 13-18 years old, to participate in the FREE “Biz Kid$” camp. The camp will be held 9 a.m.--4:00 p.m. during school’s spring recess week, Mon., Apr. 14 - Fri., Apr. 18, at the Lake Riley Lodge at Cobbs Hill Park (100 Norris Drive). Registrations are accepted through Apr. 7 as space allows.

Sponsored and organized by the City’s Bureau of Recreation, the Biz Kid$ camp
provides youth with an opportunity to explore entrepreneurship through fun, fast-paced games and activities. In developing a real business plan, they learn how to look and act professional, manage time and money, promote a business and prepare for the future.

Participants will also be rewarded with business cards, a canvas briefcase, calculator and receipt book to help them start and maintain their businesses and a chance to win cash prizes at the completion of camp.

Call the City Bureau of Recreation at 428-7371 to request a registration packet.

CITY OFFERS 'ARTSMART' YOUTH CAMP (City of Rochester News Release - 03/18/2008)

CITY OFFERS 'ARTSMART' YOUTH CAMP (City of Rochester News Release - 03/18/2008)

The City's Bureau of Recreation is sponsoring "ArtSmart," a seven-week summer arts camp for youth ages 6-13. The camp will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon. through Fri., July 7-August 22 at the City's Lodge at Lake Riley, Cobbs Hill Park, 100 Norris Dr. (off Culver Rd.).

"ArtSmart" will provide a wide range of performing and visual arts activities, including theatre, painting, dance, storytelling, textile arts and more. Registration is now open through Jun. 6 and includes a fee of $60 per week with priority given to city residents. For further information or to obtain a registration form call 428-7371.

CITY RECREATION CELEBRATES SPRING & SCHOOL RECESS WEEK (City of Rochester News Release - 3/4/08)

CITY RECREATION CELEBRATES SPRING AND SCHOOL RECESS WEEK (City of Rochester News Release - 03/04/2008)

City Recreation and Community Centers will celebrate spring and school recess with a variety of family activities. Events are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Patrons may contact Centers directly for additional information. For a listing of centers, contact the main recreation office, 400 Dewey Ave., 428-6755.

Rather than during after-school and evening hours, centers will be open 11 a.m.--6 p.m. on:

• Thurs., Mar. 20 (in conjunction with school superintendent's day)
• Mon.--Fri., April 14 through April 18 (during school spring recess)
• Sat., April 19 (for centers with Saturday programs)

Regular after-school center hours will resume on Mon., Apr. 21. All facilities will be closed Fri., March 21, Sat., March 22 and Easter Sun., March 23.

Sector 3 Egg Hunt (Ages 1-10)
Starts promptly at 10 a.m., Sat., Mar. 15, Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street
Youth may register at the following participating schools in the city’s Sector 3 northwest area: School #5, 17, 30, 34, 43, 57, Head Start (Austin St.) and Holy Family School (Jay St.).
For more information: 428-7521
$1 Fee; register by Mar. 11
Includes refreshments, entertainment, contest, Peter Rabbit visit and prizes.

Martial Arts Festival (All ages)
Starts promptly at 6 p.m., Wed., March 19
Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street
Sponsored by City of Rochester’s Edgerton Community Center and Adams Street Community Center
Enjoy demonstrations of Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kendo, Jujitsu, Kung-Fu.
Call 428-7521 for free tickets by March 17.

Community Egg Hunt (Ages 6-12)
Starts promptly at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 20
Flint Street Community Center, 271 Flint Street, 428-7001

Spring Egg Hunt (Ages 6-13)
Starts promptly at 4 p.m., Thurs., March 20
South Avenue Community Center, 900 South Avenue (Rear of School # 12)
428-6015 to register.

Candy Egg Hunt (Ages 11 and under)
Starts promptly at 2 p.m., Thurs., March 20
For more information: North Street Community Center, 700 North Street, 428-7149
Special prizes, candy treats and carnival games.

Hot Shots Competition (Ages 6-18)
Starts promptly at 5 p.m., Thurs., March 27
East High School, 1801 E. Main Street
Participants must register at their local recreation center by March 20.
For more information:: 428-7294

Boys & Girls Spring Floor Hockey Tournament (Ages 12-14)
11:30 a.m.--5:30 p.m., Tues., Apr.15--Fri., April 18
For more information: Carter Street Community Center, 500 Carter Street, 428-7890
Register by Apr. 7.

Water Games (Ages 8 -12)
1--3 p.m., Wed., Apr. 16,
Adams Street Community Pool, 85 Adams Street; 428-7456 to register.
Games include relay races, jousting, football toss, under water search and more.
Swim suits and towels required. Limit 40 participants

Hoops for Food/ 8th Annual Basketball Tournament (Ages 10-17)
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed., April 16
Flint Street Community Center, 271 Flint Street
Call 428-7001 to register by April 14.

Play Station Madden Football Tournament (Ages 8--18)
12 noon--5 p.m., Fri., April 18
Avenue D Community Center, 200 Avenue D; 428-7934 to register.
Open to boys and girls; limit 30 players.

Spring Egg and Scavenger Hunt (Ages 6--14)
Event starts promptly at 1 p.m., Fri., Apr.18
Campbell Street Recreation Center, 524 Campbell Street, 428-7860
Search for eggs and prizes, coloring contest and refreshments

Spring Fashion Show (Open to all ages)
7B8:30 p.m., Thurs., Apr. 24
Adonai Community Fellowship, 509 N. Goodman Street, 428-7828
Sponsored by Webster Community Center

Friday, August 31, 2007

Rochester City School Board Candidates Night

Rochester City School Board Candidates Night
Sunday, September 9th, at 7:00 PM
First Unitarian Church,
220 S. Winton Rd, Rochester, 14610

The Social Justice Council of First Unitarian Church is sponsoring a candidate's night on Sunday, September 9th, at 7:00PM.

All candidates who qualify for the city school board ballot are invited.
Peter Iglinski of WXXI will moderate.

After their brief presentations, you can ask questions of the candidates about their views on the future of our city's schools. Be an informed voter!

Free and open to the public

Call for more information at 585-224-0319

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Mattel Recall Information

Click here: Mattel Consumer Relations Answer Center - Recall Information

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http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

CPSC Releases the “Top Five Hidden Home Hazards”

NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 1, 2007
Release #07-256

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-277

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7800

CPSC Releases the “Top Five Hidden Home Hazards”
Safety Agency Places Popular Magnetic Toys on the List of Deadly Dangers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Whether it is an apartment, duplex or single-family residence, the home is a place that is supposed to give families a feeling of safety and security. For many Americans families however, an injury or death of a loved one can turn this place of happiness into one of tragedy.

Each year, 33.1 million people are injured by consumer products in the home. Some hazards are from products the Agency has warned about for years; others come from new products and technologies. To keep Americans informed of dangers, the CPSC has identified the Top Five Hidden Home Hazards – associated with products that people may be using everyday, but are unaware of the dangers that they can cause. These home hazards are often unseen or unnoticed by consumers.

“The home is where people feel comfortable and secure, but constant awareness is the key to keeping families safe,” said Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. “CPSC is aiming to increase awareness of the hidden hazards around the home in order to help consumers protect against these dangers.”

With no or very little investment, incidents and injuries from these dangers are preventable. Simply by being aware of these Top Five Hidden Home Hazards, many lives can be spared and life-altering injuries avoided:

#1 Magnets Since 2005: 1 Death, 86 Injuries; 8 million magnetic toys recalled.	Today’s rare-earth magnets can be very small and powerful making them popular in toys, building sets, and jewelry. As the number of products with magnets has increased, so has the number of serious injuries to children. In several hundred incidents, magnets have fallen out of various toys and been swallowed by children. Small intact pieces of building sets that contain magnets have also been swallowed by children. If two or more magnets, or a magnet and another metal object are swallowed separately, they can attract to one another through intestinal walls and get trapped in place. The injury is hard to diagnose. Parents and physicians may think that the materials will pass through the child without consequence, but magnets can attract in the body and twist or pinch the intestines, causing holes, blockages, infection, and death, if not treated properly and promptly. Watch carefully for loose magnets and magnetic pieces and keep away from younger children (less than 6). If you have a recalled product with magnets, stop using it, call the company today, and ask for the remedy.
#2 Recalled Products Each year there about 400 recalls.	CPSC is very effective at getting dangerous products off store shelves, such as recalled toys, clothing, children’s jewelry, tools, appliances, electronics and electrical products. But once a product gets into the home, the consumer has to be on the lookout. Consumers need to be aware of the latest safety recalls to keep dangerous recalled products away from family members. Get dangerous products out of the home. Join CPSC’s “Drive To One Million” campaign and sign up for free e-mail notifications at www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx - an e-mail from CPSC is not spam – it could save a life.
#3 Tip-overs Average of 22 deaths per year; 31 in 2006 and an estimated 3,000 injuries.	Furniture, TVs and ranges can tip over and crush young children. Deaths and injuries occur when children climb onto, fall against or pull themselves up on television stands, shelves, bookcases, dressers, desks, andchests. TVs placed on top of furniture can tip over causing head trauma and other injuries. Items left on top of the TV, furniture, and countertops, such as toys, remote controls and treats might tempt kids to climb. Verify that furniture is stable on its own. For added security, anchor to the floor or attach to a wall. Free standing ranges and stoves should be installed with anti-tip brackets.
#4 Windows & Coverings Average of 12 deaths annually from window cords; Average of 9 deaths and an estimated 3,700 injuries to children annually from window falls.	Children can strangle on window drapery and blind cords that can form a loop. Parents should use cordless blinds or keep cords and chains permanently out of the reach of children. Consumers should cut looped cords and install a safety tassel at the end of each pull cord or use a tie-down device, and install inner cord stays to prevent strangulation. Never place a child’s crib or playpen within reach of a window blind. The dangers of windows don’t end with window coverings and pull cords. Kids love to play around windows. Unfortunately, kids can be injured or die when they fall out of windows. Do not rely on window screens. Window screens are designed to keep bugs out, not to keep kids in. Safeguard your windows: repair pull cords ending in loops and install window guards or stops today.
#5 Pool & Spa Drains 15 injuries, 2 fatalities from 2002-2004.	The suction from a pool drain can be so powerful that it can hold an adult under water, but most incidents involve children. The body can become sealed against the drain or hair can be pulled in and tangled. Missing or broken drain covers are a major reason many entrapment incidents occur. Pool and spa owners can consider installing a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS), which detects when a drain is blocked and automatically shuts off the pool pump or interrupts the water circulation to prevent an entrapment. Every time you use a pool or spa, inspect it for entrapment hazards. Check to make sure appropriate drain covers are in place and undamaged.