Meet Me In Montana

This year for our vacation we decided to go to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. We spent a week in Yellowstone we saw some amazing rainbows, bison that held up traffic for at least 3o minutes, grizzly and black bears, even wolves. We went to see Old Faithful, but the most amazing geyser we saw is not that famous. It is called The Great Fountain Geyser and it was great, it just kept going and going. We did some hiking, saw some of the hot pools.  Then we went up to Glacier National Park. We were there for a week where saw more bears. We hiked the Highland Trail where we saw some sheep.  We went rafting down Lake McDonald. In the two weeks of being there we saw 21 bears several of which had cubs they were so cute.  We really enjoyed being in the outdoors and taking in all the sights can't wait to go again.

Mollie Reets - Administrative Assistant

Peachtree City Classic

I would not call myself a runner, because I am not one, but I do like to challenge myself.  A friend recently invited me to join her for the Peachtree City Classic on October 16th. We are going to run the 5k. It doesn't sound like much a challenge, I know. However, I also recently accepted an invitation to run a half marathon in January and that is definitely a challenge. As turns out a half marathon is 13.1 miles.  So we will see. I've heard I should 'train' for something like this. So I have a 10 week training schedule to follow. Hopefully it works!

Below is some info on the Peachtree City Classic in case anyone is interested. It's sure to be a fun event and a good start to keeping fit during the Fall and Winter months.

The Peachtree City Classic is unique in its use of paved cart paths for the race. The scenic race is run mostly on the paths through green belt areas, by lakes, through short tunnels in the beautiful community of Peachtree City. The course was voted the Best Course in Georgia Athlete Magazine and is always a sellout so register early.The 15K race is designated the 2009 RRCA Southern Regional Championship and USATF 15K Grand Prix series. Click here to register!

To learn more you can also visit the Peachtree City Running Club website

Icela Reets - Marketing Coordinator

Georgia Winter Weather Awareness Week: December 6-10, 2010

Winter storms are considered “deceptive killers” because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Seventy percent of fatalities related to ice and snow occur in automobiles, and approximately twenty-five percent of all winter-related fatalities are people caught off-guard in the storm. Prolonged exposure to extreme cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia. Powerful winter storms can also have thunderstorms associated with them. These storms can dump as much as three inches of snow or one inch of ice in an hour.  So how can you prepare for winter weather? Here are a few tips.

• Monitor radio/TV or NOAA Weather Radio.


• Stay inside. Long exposure to cold increases the risk of frostbite or hypothermia.


• If you must go out, dress in layers.


• Avoid overexertion. The strain from the cold may cause a heart attack and sweating could lead to a chill and hypothermia.


• Keep your gas tank at least half full.


• Drive with caution and carry a disaster supplies kit in your trunk.


• Have an alternative emergency heating source, such as a fireplace or wood stove. Use appropriate safeguards and have proper ventilation.


• Make sure your home is properly insulated.


• To keep pipes from freezing, wrap pipes in insulation or layers of old newspapers, cover the newspapers with plastic to keep out moisture, let faucets drip a little to avoid freezing, and know how to shut off water valves.

National Fire Prevention Week: October 3rd - 9th, 2010

SMOKE ALARM FACTS:

• Having a working smoke alarm cuts the risk of dying in a home fire in half.


• Nine out of 10 homes have smoke alarms, but millions of those alarms do not work.

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Atlanta Area Events for October 2010

October 1st - 3rd:
Disney On Ice : Princess Wishes at the Albany Civic Center  

October 3rd:
Brian Regan at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus

October 12th- 17th:
Dreamgirls at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta

October 13th - 17th:
Disney On Ice :Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3 at Philips Arena in Atlanta

October 15th:
Eagles at Piedmont Park in Atlanta

October 22nd - 31st:
Atlanta Ballet Presents Moulin Rouge at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta

October 27th:
Carrie Underwood Play On Tour at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Atlanta

October 31st:
311 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta

How to Make a Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

In support of National Preparedness Month 2010, Champion is encouraging all employees to make a basic disaster supplies kit for their homes. We would like to encourage you to do the same.  It is very simple to do and could very well save your life.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

Three-day supply of non-perishable food

One gallon of water per person, per day

Portable, battery-powered radio and extra batteries

Flashlight and extra batteries

First aid kit and manual

Sanitation and hygiene items (moist towelettes and toilet paper)

Matches and waterproof container

Whistle

Extra clothing

Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, including a can opener

Photocopies of credit and identification cards

Cash and coins

Special needs items, such as prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lens solutions, and hearing aid batteries

Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers

Other items to meet your unique family needs

Disaster Preparedness Tips

For Families:

• Make sure your family has a plan in case of an emergency. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency.


• Determine a neighborhood meeting place, a regional meeting place and an evacuation location.

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Disaster Preparedness Quiz

1.  How much water per person per day should your disaster supply kit have?

A. One gallon
B. One liter
C. Two gallons
D. Twelve ounces

The answer is A - one gallon per person per day for at least three days.
  
2. Which of the following is not a safe water source in the home?

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National Preparedness Month September 2010

 

This September is the seventh annual National Preparedness Month.  NPM 2010 will focus on changing perceptions about emergency preparedness and will help Americans understand what it truly means to be ready and how preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, and extra food in the pantry.

Learn more about making a disaster supply kit, making a family emergency plan, staying informed and how you can get involved!

Champion Responds to Stockbridge Fire

 

    On August 14th, a fire ripped through a Stockbridge, GA home destroying almost everything in it's path. The fire was started by a lightning strike in the back of the house. Paul Samuelvich from Champion Construction Systems, Inc. was on the seen to board up the few windows and doors that remained.