A cure for the summertime blues

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Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to Valley NewsMemorial Day weekend always reminds us that summer is here and so is the heat. We have had some warm temperatures as of late. No matter where you live or what you do, we will all encounter Mother Nature’s wrath of the heat. You can get cool and beat the heat by practicing a few Summer Safety Tips.Slow down. Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Children, seniors, and anyone with health problems should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.Dress for summer. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.Drink plenty of water, non-alcoholic and decaffeinated fluids. Your body needs water to keep cool. Drink plenty of fluids even
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