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United Way offers parking passes for MU Football Games HUNTINGTON - Parking spaces for 2013 Marshall University home football games are available at the ACF Industries parking lot, with proceeds benefiting United Way of the River Cities. The lot is located at 2400 3rd Ave., approximately four blocks from Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Tickets are $60 for the entire season or $15 per game. Season ticket parking pass holders are guaranteed a parking spot until the end of the first quarter. Advance parking passes may be purchased Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at United Way of the River Cities, 820 Madison Ave. in Huntington. A parking contract must be completed and returned with payment in advance at the United Way office. Season passes must be purchased in advance at the United Way office. Individual passes may be purchased at the United Way office or at the gate. Handicap spaces will be available for each game. No tailgating is permitted at the ACF Industries lot. For more information, contact United Way of the River Cities at 304-523-8929, ext. 101.
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Campus Fire Safety Month The following information is provided by the United States Fire Administration (USFA). Courtesy Photo. The Center for Campus Fire Safety has designated September as “National Campus Fire Safety Month” with the goal of raising national awareness about the importance of protecting our young adults. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), from January 2000 through June 2013, there were 83 fatal fires reported on a college campus. Including off-campus housing within 3 miles, this includes a total of 120 victims. Of the 83 on-campus fires, 14 were intentionally set, 36 were accidental, and 33 were never determined. The Facts • In cases where fire fatalities occurred on college campuses, alcohol was often a factor.
There is a strong link between alcohol and fire deaths. In many adult fire fatalities, victims were under the influence at the time of the fire. Alcohol abuse often impairs judgment and hampers evacuation efforts. • 72% of the reported fires involved cooking equipment. The most common time for fires is during the evening hours and on
weekends. The Fire Risks • Four common factors in deadly campus fires are: lack of fire sprinkler systems; missing or disabled smoke alarms; careless disposal of smoking materials and impaired judgment from alcohol use. • Misuse and carelessness with smoking materials and
candles are the leading causes of civilian campus deaths from 2002-2005. • Student apathy is prevalent. Many are unaware that fire is an actual risk or threat. • Evacuation efforts are hindered since fire and smoke alarms are often ignored. SEE FIRE ON PAGE 7
Pumpkin Park Pond to Receive Makeover By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
MILTON - On an island, water cascades down rocks. A fountain shoots it into the air. Men and women say “I do.” A covered bridge stands in the background. Sounds like the description of a tropical paradise. It isn’t. It’s coming to the city soon. Last week, Pumpkin Park crew members Bill Kelley and Greg Meadows moved dirt, pumped water and placed rocks toward the island in the pond at the park. It’s the latest project for the area, and Kelley is excited to finish it before the annual Pumpkin Festival. “We want to build a waterfall on the island, put rocks on it and a
Creating a new look - The pond at the Pumpkin Park is getting overhauled. Crews work to enhance the island with water features and eventually a foot bridge. Photo by Justin Waybright spray fountain,” he said. “A foot bridge to the island is part of our
long-range plan.” Last week, the crew pumped
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