05/31/2026
The first graders who were on a field trip this week said they thought it was summer. Although the heat makes it feel that way, we still have some weeks before we officially pass over that seasonal change. What doesn’t change is that with one of the big three holidays behind us, people begin playing in our local ponds, lakes, streams and rivers at higher rates than the rest of the year.
We always need to stress that as you do so it is always important to wear your life jacket and a good pair of water shoes to protect yourself. These items might seem unneeded, but it is easy to overlook how important these protective items are in keeping people safe. We never hear about how many folks are saved by wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation Device), but we can show that that one item rarely is in use by those folks who do drown. Please wear the PFD if you are going to be playing in and around the water, it cannot save you if you don't put it on!
