Clinton Township Newsletter

8 m a r c h 2 0 1 9 w w w . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . c o m m a r C h i s e y e s a f e T y m o n T h By Jaime Blyskal Marcolini, OD March is Save Your Vision Month and the American Optometric Association is working to educate both employers and employees about how to avoid eye injuries in the workplace. Safety experts and eye doctors believe the right eye protection can lessen the severity or even prevent 90 percent of eye injuries. Chemicals or foreign objects in the eye and cuts or scrapes on the cornea are common eye injuries. Other common eye injuries come from splashes with grease and oil, burns from steam, ultraviolet or infrared radiation exposure and flying wood or metal chips. Seek medical attention as soon as possible following an injury. Several simple first aid steps can and should be taken until medical assistance is obtained. First aid for chemicals in the eye: • Immediately flush the eye with water for at least 15 minutes. Place the eye under a faucet or shower, or pour water into the eye from a clean container. • If you are wearing contact lenses, immediately remove them before flushing the eye. • Do not try to neutralize the chemical with other substances. • Seek immediate medical attention after flushing. First aid for particles in the eye: • Do not rub the eye. • Try to let your tears wash the speck out, or irrigate the eye with an artificial tear solution. • If the particle does not wash out, keep the eye closed, bandage it lightly and seek medical care. • Some particles, particularly metallic ones, can cause rusting spots on the eye if left untreated. If you are unsure if the object is gone, do not delay medical care. First aid for cuts and punctures to the eye or eyelid: • Do not wash out the eye. • Do not attempt to remove an object that is stuck in the eye. • Cover the eye with a rigid shield, like the bottom half of a paper cup. • Seek immediate medical care. For more information about eyecare, please contact Clinton Family Eyecare located at 186 Center Street, Suite 170 in Clinton, by calling: 908.735.5712, or visit: www.ClintonFamilyEyecare.com. b o y s C o u T T r o o p 2 8 8 i s h o s T i n G i T s 1 8 T h a n n u a l s p a G h e T T i & m e a T b a l l f u n d r a i s e r d i n n e r o n s u n d a y m a r C h 3 Boy Scout Troop 288 will be hosting its 18th Annual Spaghetti & Meatball Fundraiser Dinner at the Annandale Reformed Church (located at corner of Beaver Ave. & West St. in Annandale), Sunday March 3, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The dinner will include salad, spaghetti, meatballs, bread, dessert and beverages. There will be vegetarian and gluten-free options. The cost is adults: $10, seniors: $9, children (between the ages 12 and 5): $6, and children 4 and under are free. Please come out and show your support to the young men who volunteer their time and efforts to help so many people and organizations throughout our community. For further information contact Luis Andres 908.343.4614 StoneyBrookScout@playboldly.com. The Friends of Hunterdon County Library will be holding their annual used book sale and help is needed. There are numerous volunteer opportunities, from setting up tables to sorting books and DVD's to directing parking. Enjoy creating spread sheets? There is work for you to do, too! This year marks the 23rd time that The Friends have organized this major fundraiser with the purpose of supporting and enhancing the Hunterdon County Library System. How is this done? Financial support is given for programs such as Maker's Day, the Fred Miller concerts, Museum Pass Program (three new museums added) and the summer outdoor concerts. Funding has also been increased for the Library's e-book offerings. Scholarships for students entering college are also offered. Last October The Friends provided financial support for professional movers and new carpeting for the South County Branch Library's return to Ringoes. P l e a s e v o l u n t e e r w i t h T h e F r i e n d s ! Volunteers may select a schedule that will work best for them. Sign up for a few hours, a few days, or every day! Help is needed from Wednesday, April 10 through Wednesday, May 1. The actual sale will be held April 26-29. For more information, find The Friends at: www.hclibrary. us/friends/booksale.htm, send an email to: fohclfriends@gmail.com or call HCL reference desk at: 908.788.1434. l o o k i n G T o T r y s o m e T h i n G n e w ? w e l l , l o o k n o f u r T h e r !

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