August 7, 2006

OPEN HOUSE

Please assist us in getting the word out about this upcoming event.  We would appreciate any pre-event coverage.

The Midland Fire Department would like to extend an invitation to the community to join them on Saturday, August 26, 2006, from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 1500 West Wall.  This is not just an open house but also an annual community event that is open free to the public.  It is educational and fun! They will demonstrate the skills involved in living up to the motto, "Proud Professionals Protecting the Community."

Activities will include: Free food and drinks.  Prizes will be given away.  Safety information distributed and demonstrated.  Rescue and EMS (ambulance equipment demonstrated).

Special Equipment Demonstrations: Jaws of Life Demonstration, Snorkel and Aerial Trucks, Rope Rescue, Pluggie, Rescue Airbags, Rescue Cam Demo’s, and the Fire Safety House.

Special Features:
B lockbuster Video will sponsor Project Kid Print again this year.  At no cost to you, they will make a DVD I.D. of your child.  You provide the child, and Blockbuster Video will provide the DVD.  Those who already have a DVD can bring it to update.

Public Safety Communications will demonstrate equipment presently used in Fire and EMS communications, as well as provide 911 information and brochures.  Midland's 911 District will be represented.  The National Weather Service will also have a booth. 

Tours of the station, all equipment, and the fire museum will be available.  Everyone is encouraged to attend in support of our local firefighters.

Contact: Assistant Chief Eddie Klatt/M.F.D. at 685.7331

SCAM WARNING

The Midland Police Department would like to warn citizens of the dangers of cashing “lottery checks.”

Local residents have received lottery checks sent from lotteries around the world such as Nigeria, Canada, London, Germany, or any other country.  The lotteries claim that if the citizen will cash the check sent to them and send the lottery company back 10%, the resident will then receive a larger sum of money.  The checks are fraudulent.

Approximately 50-60 citizens have cashed the check (usually ranging in amount from $3-4,000), sent the 10% back, and kept their portion.  After the check is found to be fraudulent, the banks take the money out of the account or freeze their money in the bank.  The 10% sent to the “lottery company” is gone. 

The reports have been received this summer.

FITNESS PROGRAM

If you are tired of working out in a boring gym and your looking for an alternative way to be fit – the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Division has a new program for you. 

Fitness camps will be offered on Saturdays at Windlands Park, 1000 W. Dengar.  The first fitness camp will begin Saturday, August 12, at 9:00 a.m.  The camp can last anywhere from four to 12 weeks.  The cost is $10.00 per session and will be lead by certified personal trainers from Expert Fitness. 

Interested persons should call 684.0844 or 685.7379 for more information.    

Media Contact: Andy Bass/Recreation Coordinator at 685.7379

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