October 2015 Newsletter

New Books

Richard Castle           Driving Heat J. A. Jance                 Dance of the Bones            Lee Child                    Make Me Linwood Barclay        Broken Promises Harper Lee                Go Set A Watchman Sandra Brown            Friction Ottessa Moshfegh     Eileen Jack DuBrul                Lighting Stones J. D. Robb                    Devoted in Death Catherine Coulter        The End Game Reading Group book for October is Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury.

The group meets on the second Monday at 2:00

Blood Drive

Atkins City Hall

November 25^th, 2015

From 3:30pm to 6:30pm

Atkins Neighbors,

We hear regularly from people approaching retirement that Social Security is overwhelming!  The rules are complicated, and it’s difficult to get answers from the Social Security Administration. That’s where we can help! Don’t miss our upcoming workshop: Solving the Social Security Puzzle.  We will address some of the important questions about Social Security Including:

Will Social Security be there when I’m ready to claim? How are my benefits calculated? How much will I potentially get? How can I potentially get more?

WHEN:  Wednesday November 18^th, 6:30p.m. Where: City Hall in Atkins All are welcome but seating is limited

RSVP to Deanne Becker at 743-2912 or sshaw1@ft.nyl.com. We look forward to seeing you in November.

Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.

Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime for safety of the skin.

Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.

Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

Enter homes with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers.

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

Friendly Reminder from Benton County

Tips for Keeping your car safe!

1.  Don’t leave your car unlocked

2.  Never leave your car running, especially while it is unattended or unlocked

3.  Do not leave a spare key near your vehicle.         Many people keep a spare key under the car, just in case they get locked out and thieves know exactly where to check for an extra key, while getting locked out of your car is a pain, think about the potential hassle of your car getting stolen.

4.  Never leave your windows open. Even during the summer when it is hot, don’t leave your windows open or slightly cracked when you are not in the vehicle

5.  Park in well-lit, public areas.

6.  Install an audible alarm system and a visible anti-theft device.

7.  Consider installing a GPS Tracking system.

8.  Don’t leave valuable personal property in your car. The best way to attract a thief is to leave your purse or another high value item in a highly visible area of your car. If you must put something of value in your car, keep it in the trunk or under the seats, where it is not visible to others.

9.  Use Common Sense. If you are wary of the safety of your car or see someone loitering around the parking lot, it’s best to park somewhere else.         It’s better to walk a few extra steps than to have your car stolen because you ignored your instincts.

Atkins Community Club

Halloween Party

We welcome everyone to come to the annual Atkins Halloween Party at the Legion Hall!

Saturday, October 31^st from 4:00-5:30pm

Free Glow Items can be picked up

at the Legion after 3:00pm.

Free refreshments – hot dogs, popcorn, cookies, bars and punch

Your donation of cookies and bars is greatly appreciated.

Please drop them off at the Legion Hall any time after 3:00pm.

Costume Judging Contest starts at 5:00pm.

6 categories of judging

1.       0-2 years of age

2.   3-5 years of age

3.   6-10 years of age

4.   11-14 years of age

5.   Group

6.   Most Original

Atkins Community Club wishes you a safe and Happy Halloween!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Christy Damon at #446-602