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NEWS Community Bulletin | Boletín Informativo para la Comunidad | Woodbridge, VA | Vol. 2, No. 23
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Salvation Army Angel Tree ayuda a niños con ropa y juguetes en esta Navidad
SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE
To Help PWC children with toys and clothes for Christmas By H. Dale Keeton, Ph.D.
Each Christmas season the Salvation Army provides gifts of toys and clothes to children of low income families through the Angel Tree ministry. Community members who participate are matched with a child who may not receive any gifts at all outside of this program. Locally, The Salvation Army, Prince William County Corps, began taking applications in late September and early October and were able to sign up more than 1000 children. The parents were allowed to list three gifts that their child would like to receive as well
as their clothing size. Since November 22, angel tags have been hung in various stores and malls so that the public could buy gifts for these children. Once the gifts were purchased, they were taken to the angel tree warehouse for distribution on December 17 and 18. On average, donors have found that a donation of roughly $75.00 has provided the angel with many (if not all) of the items on their wish list.
Hackbarth of the Prince William County Corps has said, “ For participating companies and groups, the sponsorship program is a wonderful opportunity for employees to give back to their community through a fun and heartwarming tradition.”
By “adopting an angel” many donors have found that the personal connection with a child in the community has become a special tradition. Captains George and Robin
While it is too late to participate in the 2013 program, we would ask our readers to make a note to “adopt an angel” in 2014.
Each child in this local program is from Prince William County. He or she must be 12 years old or under and is provided with three or more gifts.
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Candle Safety during the Holidays and throughout the Year
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“Operación Redondeo” de la Ciudad de Manassas ayuda a los necesitados con sus facturas de Servicios Públicos
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SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE
Para ayudar a los niños de PWC con juguetes y ropa para la Navidad By H. Dale Keeton, Ph.D. Cada temporada de Navidad el Ejército de Salvación ofrece regalos de juguetes y ropa a los niños de familias de bajos ingresos a través del ministerio de Angel Tree. Miembros de la comunidad que participan se emparejan con un niño que no puede recibir ningún regalo en absoluto fuera de este programa. A nivel local, el Ejército de Salvación del Condado de Prince William, comenzó a recibir solicitudes a finales de septiembre y principios de octubre y fueron capaces de firmar más de 1.000 niños. Los padres fueron autorizados a escribir tres regalos que su hijo le gustaría recibir, así como su talla
y medidas de ropa . Desde el 22 de noviembre etiquetas del ángel se han colgado en varias tiendas y centros comerciales para que el público pueda comprar regalos para estos niños. Una vez que se compraron los regalos, ellos fueron llevados al almacén de Angel Tree para su distribución el 17 y 18 de Diciembre. En promedio, los donantes han encontrado que una donación de aproximadamente $75.00 que han proporcionado al ángel con muchos (si no todos) los artículos en su lista de deseos. Por “la adopción de un ángel“ muchos donantes han encontrado que la conexión personal con un niño en la comunidad se ha convertido en una tradición especial.
Los Capitanes George y Robin Hackbarth del Cuerpo del Condado de Prince William han dicho: “Para las empresas y los grupos de participantes, el programa de patrocinio es una oportunidad maravillosa que los empleados dan a su comunidad a través de una divertida y reconfortante tradición.“ Cada niño en este programa local es del Condado de Prince William . Él o ella debe tener 12 años de edad o menos y será provisto de tres o más regalos. Si bien es demasiado tarde para participar en el programa del 2013, exhortamos a nuestros lectores a hacer una nota para “adoptar un ángel“ en el 2014.
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Candle Safety during the Holidays and throughout the Year away from flammable liquids. • NEVER use a candle when oxygen is present. • Keep candle wicks trimmed to 1/4 inch and extinguish the flame when they get to within 2 inches of the holder. o Votives and containers should be extinguished before the last ½ inch of wax starts to melt. • For emergency lighting, use flashlights NEVER use candles. o From 2005 – 2010, 117 fatal home candle fires occurred resulting in 177 deaths.
Candles are a beautiful addition to any holiday decor, but if not properly used, they can be deadly. Candle fires are four times more likely to occur during the winter holidays than any other time throughout the year. The top 3 holidays for candle fires (2006 – 2010) were Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day with the month of December being the peak month when candle fire incidents nearly doubled. In December, 11% of candle fires began with candle decorations, a 7% increase in comparison to the rest of the year. This increase indicates that not only is candle use up during the month of December but more combustible items that can burn are placed around the candles. .
a material that cannot burn, such as metal, ceramic or glass and are large enough to collect dripping wax.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 9,100 home structure fires started by candles that resulted in 90 deaths, 870 injuries and $313 million in direct property damage. Nineteen percent (1 out of 5), home fires occurred when candles were unattended or abandoned. More than half, 56%, of those candle fires occurred when combustible items were too close to the candle. Although the majority of these fires began in the bedroom, candle fire deaths occur in other areas of the home as well, i.e. the living room, family room and den.
• Protect candle flames with glass covers/chimneys or containers.
The NFPA suggests the following candle safety tips to keep you and your family fire-safe during the holiday season and throughout the year: • Use sturdy candle holders that won’t tip over easily and are made from
• When lighting candles, be sure to keep your hair and loose clothing away from the flame.
• Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or going to sleep. • Keep candles at least 12 inches away from things that can burn/catch fire, like clothing, books, curtains, silk and dried flower arrangements, holiday decorations and Christmas trees. o People are fascinated by a flickering candle and children and pets are no exception, therefore, keep children and pets away from burning candles. o NEVER leave a child or pet unsupervised in a room with a lighted candle.Keep matches and lighters safely out of a child’s reach, preferably in a locked cabinet. • Keep candles and all open flames
Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue (www.pwcgov.org/ fire) discourages the use of candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas and suggest using battery-operated flameless candles which gives the appearance of a lighted wick and resemblance of a real candle. Flameless candles are fire-safe, yet, there are additional safety precautions one must take when using. Flameless candles use button batteries which are dangerous to kids, especially toddlers, and cause severe injuries when swallowed. The batteries can become lodged in the throat, burning the esophagus causing permanent damage. Annually, approximately 3,000 swallowing cases are reported in the U.S., -- or one every three hours. Of those incidents, 19 children sustained life-threatening or debilitating injuries and others died! When using flameless candles, remember to secure the battery compartment and keep them out of the reach of children -- key steps in the prevention of unintentional injuries and death. However, should a child swallow a battery, parents and caregivers are advised to follow these life-saving steps: • Go to the emergency room IMMEDIATELY! Tell doctors and nurses that your child may have swallowed a battery. If possible, provide the medical team with the identification number found on the battery’s package. • Do not let the child eat or drink until a chest x-ray can determine if a battery is present. • Do not induce vomiting. • Call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 202-625-3333 for additional treatment information.
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MANASSAS CITY ‘OPERATION ROUND UP’ HELPS THOSE IN NEED with UTILITY BILLS Manassas Utility Customers Round Up their Bills and Donate Extra Change más altas; Operación Round Up es un programa de todo el año que ayuda a aquellos clientes que necesitan ayuda para pagar sus cuentas de electricidad“, dijo Mike Moon, director de obras y servicios públicos para la Ciudad de Manassas . “Agradecemos la generosa financiación de nuestros clientes para realizar la Operación Round Up un éxito”, dijo Moon. ACERCA DE LA CIUDAD DE MANASSAS Finance Officers Association for excellence in financial reporting and budgeting. For more information, go to www.manassascity.org or call 703-257-8219. Colder weather has set in and that means people are turning up their thermostats and seeing higher utility bills. The City of Manassas’ Operation Round Up is in full force, where customers that authorize the City of Manassas to “round up” their monthly electric bill to the next higher dollar. If the bill is $73.80, it is rounded up to $74 and the extra 20 cents is contributed to the Operation Round Up® fund. Single donations from customers are also accepted, simply by adding the additional dollars to their payment with a notice that the overpayment is for Operation Round Up. For details, go to www.manassascity.org or call 703-257-8276. “Heat in our homes is something many of us take for granted, but for those in need, heating up their homes can be a struggle, especially in the winter time when utility bills are higher; Operation Round Up is an allyear program that helps those customers that need assistance paying their electric bills,” said Mike Moon, director of public works and utilities for the City of Manassas. “We appreciate the generous funding from our customers to make Operation Round Up a success,” said Moon. ABOUT THE CITY OF MANASSAS Established in 1913, the City of Manassas Utilities/Public Works
department ensures the availability of safe, reliable water usage, electric utilities, as well as provides responsive maintenance and collection services at an affordable cost to citizens of Manassas, Va. It is noted for its environment-friendly projects and equipment, while tasked with capital projects that enhance public and private infrastructure. The utilities team participates in community fundraisers, like Toys for Tots, the United Way, American Public Power Association Tree Power and Arbor Day. The department holds memberships with America Public Power Association, American Water Works Association, American Public Works Association and the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce. The City of Manassas, Va., is an independent, full service city of 10-square miles in Northern Virginia. The City is rich in history and the Manassas Junction of railroads played a pivotal role in the American Civil War. The City has a population of 37,821, owns its own public utilities, has the busiest general aviation airport in Virginia and is part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Manassas has been recognized by the Virginia Municipal League and other national and state organizations for its highly successful neighborhood improvement programs and by the Government
“Operación Redondeo” de la Ciudad de Manassas ayuda a los necesitados con sus facturas de Servicios Públicos El clima más frío llego para quedarse y eso significa que muchos estan subiendo la temperatura en sus hogares, pero a la vez miran como las facturas de electricidad y otros servicios suben de igual manera. La “Operación Round Up” o “redondeo” de la ciudad de Manassas está en plena acción, en donde los clientes que autorizan a la Ciudad de Manassas a “redondear“ su factura mensual de electricidad al próximo dólar más alto. Si la cuenta es $73.80, se redondea a $74 y los 20 centavos extra es aportado al fondo de la Operación Round Up®. También se aceptan donaciones individuales de los clientes, simplemente añadiendo los dólares adicionales a su pago con un aviso de que el exceso de pago es para la Operación Round Up. Para obtener más información, visite o llame al 703-257-8276 www.manassascity.org. “El calor en nuestros hogares es algo que muchos de nosotros damos por sentado, pero para aquellos que lo necesitan, calentar sus hogares puede ser una lucha , especialmente en el invierno, cuando las facturas son
Establecido in 1913, el Departamento de Obras Públicas de la ciudad de Manassas asegura la disponibilidad de uso seguro y fiable del agua, centrales eléctricas, así como proporciona mantenimiento y recogida a un precio asequible a los ciudadanos de Manassas, Virginia. Se caracteriza por su proyectos y equipamientos respetuosos del medio ambiente , mientras que encargados de los proyectos de inversión que mejoren la infraestructura pública y privada . El equipo de servicios públicos participa en eventos para recaudar fondos comunitarios, como Toys for Tots, United Way, American Public Power Tree Association Poder y el Día del Árbol. El departamento tiene afiliaciones con América Public Power Association, la American Water Works Association, Asociación Americana de Obras Públicas y la Cámara de Comercio de Prince William County. La ciudad de Manassas , Virginia, es una ciudad independiente de servicio completo de 10 millas cuadradas en el norte de Virginia. La ciudad es rica en historia y el cruce de los ferrocarriles de Manassas jugaron un papel fundamental en la guerra civil americana. La ciudad tiene una población de 37.821, es propietaria de sus propios servicios públicos, tiene el aeropuerto con más tráfico de aviación general en Virginia y forma parte de la región metropolitana de Washington DC. Manassas ha sido reconocida por la Liga Municipal de Virginia y otras organizaciones nacionales y estatales para los programas de mejoramiento de barrios de gran éxito y por la Government Finance Officers Association por la excelencia en la información financiera y la presupuestación. Para obtener más información, visite o llame al 703-2578219 - www.manassascity.org.
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