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Backyard dangers
Geneva Sun - ELBURN They are pretty blue inflatable swimming pools, sold in the center isles of Wal-Mart, Target and other stores for as little as $30, and they are sweeping American back yards this summer. What parents may not realize, however, is if left

Inflatable pools worry Elburn
Kane County Chronicle - ELBURN The popularity of large inflatable swimming pools has village officials concerned about the danger of children drowning. The pools are inexpensive, easy to set up, and range from a few inches to 4 feet deep. Village President Jim Willey

Inflatable Pool Danger
KRNV - With summer approaching, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is launching a campaign to highlight the dangers of inflatable swimming pools. hey are showing up in backyards all over the country, and many parents don’t realize they can be just as

Franklin County’s sea turtles losing habitat
Tallahassee Democrat - Our recreation often compels us to have things with us - chairs, umbrellas, canopies, tents, towels, floats, inflatable swimming pools, kayaks, catamarans, jet skis, volley balls and nets, coolers, tables, infant playpens and fishing poles. When

From Radiohead to headies,
Daily News Journal - From inflatable swimming pools to next-to-nothing clothes, festival-goers are doing what they must to enjoy the music to its fullest. “We put trash bags and blankets over the windows of the car,” said Chris Sicilia, 23, of Philadelphia, Penn. “We

Fear reigns near school
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - SAN BERNARDINO - Gone are the days when corner lots rang out with the cries of kids playing stickball. On West Home Avenue here Monday, basketball hoops hung from garages, unused. Even an inflatable swimming pool, filled with cool water on a hot day

Search called off after raft found in creek
New Castle News - He said the raft was a typical inflatable swimming pool raft, and not a sturdy raft used on a whitewater expedition. A customer of the Oak Grove Inn walked out of the tavern and spotted the raft floating, Leo said. Thinking someone possibly could

East Valley news briefs
AZCentral.com - CASA GRANDE - A 1-year-old girl died Monday after wandering into a 2-foot deep inflatable swimming pool while her mother was inside watching other children. The girl was pronounced dead at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center. Chandler man survives

Stricter rules for outdoor watering
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Can I still fill up my child’s inflatable swimming pool in the backyard? Yes, but only on your designated days and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Outdoor watering includes any hose-related activity such as lawn watering, car washing and backyard water

Nurturing family trees
The News Journal, DE - 6 hours ago… Anthony Waters of Wilmington knows the kids in his clan like to play in the water, so he always sets up inflatable pools at the barbecue site. …

City focuses on pool safety
Quincy Herald Whig, IL - 12 minutes ago… Bevelheimer said a permanent fence may not be necessary for an inflatable pool, but it must be sturdy enough “that people can’t walk through it.” For example …

The Rooftop Thursdays have drawn well as daytime ball is dressed …
The Delaware County Times, PA - 9 hours ago… Depending on the theme of the day, fans may also get the opportunity to ride a mechanical bull, surf machine or relax in an inflatable pool. …

Safety Concerns Over New Toys
ABC News - 3 hours ago… If you’re at the pool, you may see little kids zipping across the water on inflatable pool scooters propelled by small motors, meant for children ages 5 and …

Feud keeps Ridgefield family from using pool
NorthJersey.com, NJ - 5 hours ago… Despite the ban, on Wednesday, Papas took a visitor into his back yard and opened a pool shed. Children’s inflatable pool toys spilled out. …

Crime for June 19
Herald-Standard - State police said someone cut a plastic inflatable swimming pool belonging to Michael Yeager, 55, of Fairchance sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Police said two cuts were made and that each cut was about 2 feet in length

East Valley news briefs
AZCentral.com - CASA GRANDE - A 1-year-old girl died Monday after wandering into a 2-foot deep inflatable swimming pool while her mother was inside watching other children. The girl was pronounced dead at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center. Chandler man survives

Inflatable pools pose drowning danger, government warns
WTNH.com - (Washington-AP, May 17, 2006 1:07 PM ) _ The number of children drowning in inflatable pools has increased as the pools have gotten bigger, according to safety officials who warn that inflatable pools pose the same dangers as other types. Because

Boy found in pool clings to life
CBC News - A 4-year-old boy was in critical condition in hospital after being found floating in a small inflatable pool his family bought over the weekend. The boy’s mother discovered he was missing from the home in Joliette, northeast of Montreal, at about 5 a

Inflatable Pool Safety
KELOLAND TV - Do you have an inflatable pool and have had any close calls with children? Have you had walls collapsing and children falling in, or getting caught underneath the cover? If so, we d like to talk to you. Send email to the address below

Thai Club & Bistro
Faces - No exception to the wild annual celebration Thai Club & Bistro is self-proclaimed Thai territory and was no exception to the wild annual celebration that was Thai New Year as reported by Joyce Wong. Every year from April 13-15, people all over

Online Special: Keeping it safe in the pool
Post-Star - With the summer swimming season fast approaching, kids and grown-ups alike are anxiously awaiting the opening of both community and personal swimming pools. In the midst of excited children, sunscreen, and swimsuits, it’s important to remember both

East Valley news briefs
AZCentral.com - CHANDLER - Police are investigating a potential attempted arson at a Chandler business early Tuesday. Witnesses saw someone drive up behind Ez Autobody, 801 S. Arizona Ave.,about 12:50 a.m. The driver got out and threw something near the back door

Samantha Murphy
Idaho Statesman - Alofa Time’s violence tore two families apart Thursday, police say. The 50-year-old Nampan is accused of beheading his estranged wife and hours later killing a mother and daughter in a horrific early morning car crash. Time is in jail, charged with

East Valley news briefs
AZCentral.com - CHANDLER - Police are investigating a potential attempted arson at a Chandler business early Tuesday. Witnesses saw someone drive up behind Ez Autobody, 801 S. Arizona Ave.,about 12:50 a.m. The driver got out and threw something near the back door

18-Month-Old Boy Drowns In Inflatable Swimming Pool
WFTV - MANATEE, Fla. — Manatee County authorities say an 18-month-old boy drowned when he climbed in an inflatable swimming pool. Sheriff officials say a babysitter went to visit a neighbor and left the boy unattended Thursday evening. The boy’s parents

News briefs from around Florida
Ledger - NAPLES, Fla. (AP) - Forget the gators, watch out for the hawks. At least a half dozen people have been attacked recently by aggressive Cooper’s hawks nesting in a fig tree on a street corner in a quite Naples neighborhood. Carol Olsen said she was

Kids and Water CAN Mix
14 WFIE - Inflatable swimming pools, they’re getting bigger, better and cheaper than ever before, and are showing up in backyards all over the country. But many parents don’t realize they can be just as deadly as in-ground pools. Drowning is the number one

Rescue puts focus on water safety
Pasadena Star-News - PASADENA - Sitting around the pool Thursday afternoon, relatives of a 3-year-old girl became concerned when they noticed her missing. The response they received from another child playing nearby probably floored them. ” `Oh, she’s at the bottom of

Safety group warns of dangers of inflatable pools
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - WASHINGTON - The number of children drowning in inflatable pools has increased as the pools have gotten bigger, according to safety officials who warn that inflatable pools pose the same dangers as other types. Because inflatable pools have become

Drop, flop make sudden impact
Denver Post - Every day, Darren Taylor stands in his front yard and stares up at a light pole. He spreads his arms and bends his waist, as if in a slow swan dive. Chin up, eyes on the light pole, arms wide and BAM! He’s training for a world record. It’s the only