May 30, 2007

Save Your Skin from Sun Damage

Q: Why is the sun so bad for my skin?
A: The sun’s rays, which are called ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB), damage your skin. This leads to early wrinkles, skin cancer, and various other skin problems.
Being in the sun over time can lead to skin cancer. A tan is the body’s desperate attempt to protect itself from the sun’s harmful rays.
Q: Where is skin cancer most likely to occur?
A: Skin cancer mostly occurs on parts of the body that are repeatedly exposed to the sun, such as the head, neck, face, tips of ears, hands, forearms, and shoulders.
Q: What are the risk factors of skin cancer?
A: There are numerous things that can put a person more at risk for skin cancer. These risks include:

• Having fair skin, red or blonde hair.
• Having light colored eyes.
• Sunburning easily.
• Having many moles, freckles, or birthmarks.
• Working or playing outside.
• Being in the sun a lot as a child.
• Having multiple serious sunburns.
• Family history of skin cancer.
• Tanning in the sun or with a sunlamp.

Q: How can I prevent skin cancer?
A: The most important thing to remember is to avoid being in the sun or using sunlamps. If you are going to be in the sun for any length of time, wear clothes made from tight-woven cloth so the sun’s rays can’t get to your skin. Also stay in the shade when you can. Consider wearing a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, neck, and ears.
Tips on preventing skin cancer:

• Avoid the sun, especially between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, when the sun’s rays are the strongest.
• Don’t use tanning booths or sunlamps.
• Wear protective clothing and hats.
• Check your skin yourself every month for signs of skin cancer.
• If you see an area on your skin that looks unusual, ask your doctor about it.

Q: Should I use sunscreen?
A: If you can’t protect yourself by staying out of the sun or wearing the right kind of clothing, be sure to use sunscreen to help protect you.
Q: How should sunscreen be used?
A: Use sunscreen with an SPF 15 or more. Put the sunscreen everywhere the sun’s rays might touch you, including your ears, back of your neck, and bald areas of your scalp. Continuously apply the sunscreen at least once every hour out in the sun.

Vacation Bible School

“Sonforce Kids” is the theme this year for Vacation Bible School. Following this theme the kids will act as Sonforce special agents and will follow in the words of Joshua 1:9: Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified: do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. The five daily missions for this week are as follows: Trust! Unite! Train! Follow! And Lead! This year’s vacation bible school should be a fun filled adventure from the very start!
Date: May 29th-June 1st
Time: 9:00 am-Noon
Drop off and pick up: Congregational Church, Weeping Water
How to sign your child up: Either reregister by calling 267-4865 or register on the first day of VBS at the church.
Parents and family are invited to a short program with a picnic lunch to follow Friday at noon at the Congregational Church, which should end around 12:45 pm.

Bar-B-Que

It’s time, once again, for the Weeping Water First Congregational United Church of Christ’s annual Bar-B-Que.
Featuring: Mark Rathe’s Famous smoked ribs/chicken and entertainment by the M-Powered Band.
Who: Anyone
What: 4th Annual Bar-B-Que
When: June 10 from 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ, Weeping Water
205 N. Elm Street
Cost: $9 per plate for adults
$5 per plate for children ages 3-10
Children under 3 eat FREE

Meal includes: Meat, potatoes, veggies, roll, dessert, and drink.

Takeout is also available!
Call the church at 402-267-3645 to place an order.

Racks of ribs are also available for purchase. Each rack is $13. To place an order call the church at 402-267-3645 or put your name on the sign up sheet in the Express Lane on the counter.

Sidewalk Vendors

Sidewalk vendors wanted for Weeping Water Limestone Days.
June 30
9:00 am-???
$10 fee
Contact Carolyn Wipf for details at 402-267-5501

The Gospelmen Quartet

Where: Weeping Water First Christian Church
When: June 2
Time: 7:00 pm
Free Will Offering Concert
For additional information call 402-269-5508 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This group originated from Genesee, Michigan, which is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Flint. As the name indicates, The Gospelmen are just that - a Gospel quartet with a Southern & Traditional Gospel flavor. Be it the new sounds of quartet music or the old hymns of the church, The Gospelmen do it all!

Weeping Water Library
Weeping Water library hours are as follows:
Monday & Wednesday 9:30 am-11:30 am & 1:30 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 pm-8:00pm
Thursday 1:30 pm-4:30pm & 6:00 pm-8:00pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Dance Recital

Many young area dancers have been receiving dance classes from Amanda Flanagan, an experienced college student, who has graciously been giving her time back to the community to teach young, eager girls how to dance. The classes are mainly focused on tap and ballet dancing and classes are offered from 3 yrs to Junior High. Every year all of Amanda’s dancers have a recital to show off all that they have learned. The date for this year’s annual recital is Saturday, June 2nd at 2:00 pm in the Weeping Water School Auditorium. A short reception will task place in the multipurpose room of the school after the recital. Please come and support all of the hard work these young girls have done. Hope to see you there!

Calendar

• Wednesday, May 30
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Girls 10 & under WW1 softball game @ home @ 6:00 pm
  • Girls 10 & under WW2 softball game @ home @ 6:00 pm
  • Girls 12 & under softball game @ home @ 7:00 pm
  • Girls 14 & under softball game @ Plattsmouth @ 6:00 pm
  • Girls 16 & under softball game @ Plattsmouth @ 7:00 pm
  • Boys Junior Legion baseball game @ Louisville @ 6:00 pm
• Thursday, May 31
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Girls 14 & under softball game @ home @ 6:00 pm
  • Girls 16 & under softball game @ home @ 7:00 pm
  • Girls 18 & under softball game @ home @ 8:00 pm
  • Boys Peawee #1 baseball game @ home @ 6:00 pm
  • Boys Pony #1 baseball game @ Eagle @ 7:30 pm
  • Boys Pony #2 baseball game @ home @ 7:30 pm
  • Boys Junior Legion baseball game @ Arlington @ 6:00 pm
  • Boys Senior Legion baseball game @ Arlington @ 8:00 pm
• Friday, June 1
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Girls 10 & under WW2 softball game @ home vs. WW1 @ 6:00 pm
  • Girls 12 & under softball game @ home @ 7:00 pm
  • Boys Senior Legion baseball game @ Elmwood @ 8:00 pm
• Saturday, June 2
  • Gospelman Quartet concert @ 7:00 pm
  • Dance recital @ Weeping Water School @ 2:00 pm
  • Girls 8 & under red softball game @ Louisville @ 9:00 am
  • Girls 8 & under white softball game @ home @ 10:00 am
  • Boys coach pitch #1 baseball game @ home @ 9:00 am
  • Boys Weewee #2 baseball game @ home @ 10:30 am
  • Boys Peawee #1 baseball game @ Syracuse @ 10:30 am
• Monday, June 4
  • Girls T-ball softball game @ home @ 6:30 pm
  • Boys coach pitch #1 baseball game @ home @ 6:00 pm
  • Boys Weewee #2 baseball game @ home @ 7:30 pm
• Tuesday, June 5
  • Girls 14 & under softball game @ Pawnee City @ 7:00 pm
  • Girls 16 & under softball game @ Pawnee City @ 8:00 pm
  • Boys Peawee #1 baseball game @ Nehawka @ 6:00 pm
  • Boys Pony #1 baseball game @ home @ 7:00 pm
  • Boys Pony #2 baseball game @ Nehawka @ 7:30 pm

 

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Rachel Randall
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