The feel that spring has arrived comes differently to different people. To a gardener, spring is the blooming of garden flowers.
To a forester, spring is when tree canopies have filled with new green leaves. Continue reading
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Working and Playing in the Heat
One of the weather risks that falls through the cracks of concern is heat stress. Maybe that’s because air conditioning is so prevalent in our homes, cars, and businesses. Maybe folks think Oklahoma’s a hot place and we should just tough it out. But heat can be a real risk, especially if you haven’t acclimated to the heat.
Source: Popsugar.com Health Jenny Sugar, March 17, 2016
When you go outside are you ready for the heat? Do you know how warm it will be? Can you work or play without risk? Do you have an idea as you grow older of how much heat stress you can take? Do you know when young kids should reduce outdoor activities? Do you let an outdoor task dictate how long you will work or do change your work or play time to the heat conditions? Continue reading
Healing for the Stillwater Parade Tragedy
A Saturday of celebration changed in an instant to a Saturday of tragedy. Four people lost their lives in the tragic parade accident in Stillwater on October 24th. And forty-four suffered severe to minor injuries.
