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Flags return to full-staff today

The nation ends its formal mourning over the death of President Reagan today, when flags lowered to half-staff can again be flown at full-staff.

President Bush ordered flags flown at half-staff for 30 days when Reagan died last month at age 93.

Take special care of your pets July 4

Pets don’t like fireworks. Here are some tips from the Seattle Animal Shelter on how to help them cope on July 4:

* Keep pets indoors or otherwise secured when fireworks are being shot off. Consult your veterinarian beforehand if you think your pet may benefit from being tranquilized.

* Do not leave your pet locked in a parked car.

* Do not take your pet to public fireworks displays.

Red Cross honors Mill Creek man

Bernard “Bernie” Cerier, 75, of Mill Creek recently received the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross Glassberg Award at the chapter’s annual volunteer recognition dinner.

It is the highest award bestowed on a volunteer by the local chapter.

Cerier’s Red Cross accomplishments include serving as liaison with emergency services, maintaining communication systems, teaching classes and coordination of chapter donations.

Need something to take the sting out?

According to the Lanacane Itch Information Center, Western Washington is not a Top 10 site for poison ivy itching and mosquito bites, but it is the No. 2 spot for bee and wasp stings, right behind Austin, Texas.

Fireworks banned on all public lands

If you are heading out to camp in Eastern Washington, remember drought conditions exist and fireworks can easily ignite forests and dry vegetation.

It is illegal to have or use any fireworks on federal or state lands. That includes ground fireworks, hand-held sparklers and poppers. Offenders could be fined up to $171 for possession of fireworks and could be held financially responsible for all costs of fighting a fire.

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