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functional first-aid kit is appropriate. You don’t need most items in a commercial kit. Some large Bandaids, anti-itch cream, eye wash, scissors, bandage tape and a handful of triangular bandages will address most situations. RV sites are usually safe, but the adventurous types may wander off or decide to experience the cliff diving techniques into the quarry next door if left to their own reasoning. Don’t leave children unattended or unsuper- vised, and have some ground rules established before letting them leave the nest at camp such as how to commu- nicate with you (does the cell phone work?) or reporting in periodically or what to do or where to go if they get lost or directionally challenged. A few preplanned decisions will keep everyone safe. Randy DeVaul, Guest Contributor Randy DeVaul is a published writer and author with more than 35 years in safety and emergency response services. He has authored three perfor- mance-based safety books and is now writing Safe At Home: Protecting You and Yours In and From Your Home . His books are available on Amazon. Comments welcome at safetypro@roadrunner.com.

Viewfinder Corrections Water Towers

In the March/April “Viewfinder” column, the “teapot” water tower located in Lindstrom, Minnesota, is actually a coffeepot. Lindstrom is a town with a Swedish/Scandinavian heri- tage of people who really like their coffee. Steve Erickson #117489 No Parking I got a kick out of the sign allowing

“overnight parking, but no sleeping,” in the January/February “Viewfinder” col- umn. However, being a Lake Havasu City, Arizona, resident, the sign is not from Lake Havasu City since there is no casino within the city. The sign cites a Clark County or- dinance, and Clark County is in Nevada. There is also a Riverside Casino (note the trash can) in Laughlin, Nevada. Michael Slovek #118110

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