There are an estimated 1,700 fires at college campuses in the United States annually. Between January and August 2007, 113 college students died in campus related fires.

As students return to colleges and universities in late August through early September, take note that August and September are typically the worst months for fatal campus related housing fires. Statistics show that 81 percent of these fires occurred in off campus housing; and these fires do not occur in any particular section of the country, as fatal campus fires killed college students in 39 states since the year 2000.

Children attending summer camp at the North Hills Learning Center (NHLC), taking advantage of the cool, clear water during the hot summer, participated in the “Learn To Swim” program held at the Upper Dublin Community Pool (UDCP) in North Hills during the month of July. The kids worked on basic swimming skills and safety and discovered that swimming is a lot of fun! Swim instructors Rachel Henninger, Ellie Houser, Emily Houser, Emeline Leyens, John Mariotz, Liza McDevitt and Carolyn Meier had a blast teaching aquatic skills and showing the kids how exciting it is to learn how to swim. A big thanks to the instructors, the UDCP staff and the NHLC camp counselors for their efforts in making the lessons a success.