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Event	Date of Event	Flyer Information
Springdale Firefighters Local 4027	July 1st	MDA VIP RIDE FLYER
Kenny Ellis Cancer Benefit	July 4th and 5th	Monroe Flyer
Harrison Township Bike Raffle/Hog Roast	July 5th	Harrison Bike Raffle
Green Twp Local 2927	July 11	Download Flyer
Norwood Local 445	July 20th	Bike Ride Flyer
Local 48 Golf Outing	July 30	Download Flyer
Clayton Local 4379	August 11	Golf outing Flyer

News

"Starbucks Recalling 167,000 Mugs in Canada and U.S. Because of Burn Hazard"
Canadian Press (12/06/07)

Starbucks has recalled 167,000 of their Fusion Coffee Mugs being sold in the United States and Canada over burn concerns. According to company representatives, the handle of these mugs can come unattached, causing the coffee to spill. Already Starbucks has had 23 reports of broken handles, nine of which resulted in minor burns. The 14-ounce mugs are white with black plastic handles, a black or brown Starbucks logo, and a stainless steel base. Anyone who purchased the mugs is asked to return them to Starbucks for a full refund.

"Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled"
USA Today (07/20/07) P. 7B; O'Donnell, Jayne

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently stated that approximately 1 million of Hasbro's Easy-Bake Ovens are in the process of being recalled due to dozens of kids being burned. The famous toy has been connected to approximately 280 cases in which children got hands caught in the door opening. This is the second time this year Hasbro has issued such a recall, with the last one coming in this year's first quarter after 29 instances of burnings. At that time, the Rhode Island-based toy manufacturer offered a retrofit fix. This time around, Hasbro has provided postage-paid boxes for consumers to return the product and is also offering $32 worth of vouchers that can be used to purchase other company toy merchandise. None of the newly reported cases involved Easy-Bakes with the retrofit. CPSC officials are now urging consumers who bought Easy-Bake Ovens since May of last year to cease using them and get in touch with Hasbro's customer-service department for instructions on how to return them and receive their coupons.

Middletown Firefighter honored at the Syrian Shrine Firefighter Award Ceremony.

On Wednesday, February 7 one of Middletown's Firefighters was honored at the Syrian Shrine Firefighter Awards. Lt. Darrell Yater was one of many highly accomplished group of his peers throughout the Tri-State area being honored by the Shriners. Lt. Yater’s application for nomination was approved by the Shrine Committee making him the first Middletown Fire Fighter to be recognized by their organization. His nomination is the Falmore “Jake” Houk Leadership category, which exemplifies Lt. Yater’s commitment to the Fire Service in multiple areas over his career. His experience and leadership will be hard to replace as Lt. Yater is approaching retirement next month.