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Safety Tips for a SAFE 4th of July!

It is amazing how time flies!  The 4th of July is almost here, which means half of 2014 has already past.  It is so nice that the 4th is on a Friday.  This means a 3 day weekend!

Since half the year has past, Friday will be a great time to get together with friends and family. With those gatherings, I am sure that there will be some great food made and consumed. After that, as the day goes on and the sun begins to fall, the sky will light up with fireworks.

Fireworks are as American as barbecue, hamburgers, Main Street Parades and apple pie. Nancy Blogin, President of the National Council on Fireworks Safety, says that most fireworks related accidents could be prevented if some basic safety steps would have been followed.

Here are some of the National Council on Fireworks Safety Tips for a Safe 4th of July…

1. Parents and caretakers should always closely supervise teenagers if they are using fireworks.
2. Do not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.
3. Do not use fireworks indoors.  Fireworks are only to be used outside.
4. If you are shooting fireworks, ALWAYS have water ready.
5. Read caution labels on fireworks before lighting them.
6. Some states, cities, towns, municipalities prohibit the use of fireworks.  Know and obey local laws. If it is illegal where you live, do not use them.
7. Do not use alcohol and fireworks. They do not mix!
8. Whenever using fireworks wear eye protection (safety glasses).
9. Never try to relight a “dud”.  The best thing to do is to wait 20 minutes, then soak them in water.
10. Be sure to soak used fireworks in water before putting them in an outdoor trash can.
11. DO NOT USE homemade fireworks, or illegal explosives… It is a matter of life and death… they can kill you.

Look for our special safety tips for using sparklers in our next post.

Memorial Day

The entire team at Arctic Air Inc would like to say “Thank You” to the Men and Women who have served and died for the United States of America. Freedom is certainly not free… it comes at a high price.

In addition to those that lost their lives serving the U.S., we would like to express our thanks to the families of this brave heroes. We can only try to understand the sacrifices that have been made by you.

May each of us reflect fondly on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

What a weekend! It was absolutely beautiful here in Summerville, SC.

Our company picnic was perfect! All of the planning that Staci did paid off. We had 4 different inflatable games for the younger ones. We had food catered by Sticky Fingers, Jo Lopez made her amazing banana pudding, and we had fruit and vegetable trays from Publix. Needless to say, no one should have left hungry.

All of the children that came were so well behaved and friendly. Mom’s and Dad’s, whatever you are doing, keep it up. Your children were so respectful and kind to each other. It really made for a wonderful day.

One thing is for sure, the games were extremely fun for all. The Wrecking Ball game was tons of fun. Each competitor would balance themselves on a rectangular platform (that was a workout in itself!). Then, the wrecking ball was suspended in the middle. The object was to throw the wrecking ball at the other competitors and knock them off of there platform.

In addition to the Wrecking Ball, there was a shooting game. The object of the game was to knock down the gate with these nerf style golf balls. This was a lot of fun!

For those who wanted to show off their basketball skills, we had hoops set up.

Finally, there was a standard jumping castle. I haven’t heard the reports yet, but I can imagine that the kids that played these games were wore out by the end of the day.

Thanks to John and Valarie for funding this event! A special thanks to Staci for planning this event! Any thanks to everyone else because you are a GREAT TEAM!

Checkout our facebook page for more pictures! www.facebook.com/arcticairsummerville

Hello Everyone and Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

It looks like today is going to be a beautiful Monday!  As I was think about what to write here, I started looking at some of the headlines in the news.  I scanned through and found many news articles that I could mention, but they were all “bad” news.  It was actually hard to find a great deal of the “good” news.

[stextbox id=”warning”]”Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” Martin Luther King, Jr.[/stextbox].

So, I figured, I would mention some of the “good” news that is going on, rather than focusing on the bad stuff.  Here are some of the headlines that I found….

1. The City of Charleston gives $4.5 million in grants to arts groups.  Some of the groups that are benefiting are the Gibbes Museum, the Charleston Museum, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, the Charleston Wine and Food Festival, the South Carolina Wildlife Exposition, and Spoleto Festival USA.  In addition, 30 other groups are also receiving grants.
2. A crew of 24 is saved from a sinking ship in the West Pacific.
3. Google contact lens could be an option for diabetics.  These contacts measure sugar through the moisture in the eyes.  This will hopefully keep diabetics from having to stick their fingers with needles to measure sugar levels.
4. The Denver Bronco and Seattle Seahawks are heading to the Super Bowel. (Of course this could be construed as “good” or “bad” news depending on your favorite team.)
5. Fort Braggs Soldiers are going to train with SC Deputies in Columbia.  This is to make sure deputies are prepared for many circumstances that could arise, and to make sure they are prepared to protect citizens in varying circumstances.
6. Williams Memorial Elementary School in St. George, SC has 720 students in pre-K to 5th grade, and has been rated “Good” and “Excellent” marks by receiving the Palmetto Silver and Gold Awards.

As today rolls on, just think about some of the “good” things that are in your life.  It is easy to focus on the negative, but take time to search out the positive. You might be surprised at what you find!

[stextbox id=”warning”]”The time is always right to do what is right.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.[/stextbox]

Today, we remember the dream that inspired and motivated so many to work hard, and to make that dream a reality.

On a side note, please keep in mind that the weather is going to get into the 20’s at night here in Charleston for the next few days.  We have several nights like this ahead.  Be sure that your pipes are insulated, and take necessary precautions to prevent frozen pipes (ie, let water drip from faucets).  Our last blog entry (Cold Night Ahead…) has complete information on this topic.

[stextbox id=”warning”]“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”[/stextbox]

May your MLK day be blessed!

As always, we are here to help you with any ac, heating, or commercial refrigeration issues that you have – Arctic Air Inc – 843-821-0937 or 

Hello Everyone!  I know that we are a little behind the times when it comes to social media, but we are working hard to move into the 21st Century. Our next step is Twitter!  I have set up our Twitter account … @ArcticAirInc .

@ArcticAirInc

[stextbox id=”warning”]“Get mocked at for as much as you can, fail as much as you can but don’t quit. Let every mockery, every failure, be a source of inspiration for you to reach for greatness and that greatness will silence your critics.” – Ajaero Tony Martins[/stextbox]

I am a bit overwhelmed, and not quite sure how to use Twitter, however, I am going to work hard at becoming good at it.

If anyone has any suggestions on “items of interest”, “local events”, “heating or air conditioning questions”, etc., please send me a message or email (arcticairmike@gmail.com).

I am going to throw in a couple of hashtags, but I am not sure if I am even using them correctly.  #airconditioning, #charlestonsc, #blog

If anyone can offer any advice, I am open to that to!