The ribs will be sizzling this weekend in Celoron, but for the dozens of people hitting the streets for Gus Macker, it will be important to avoid the same fate.The National Weather Service is predicting the first heat wave across the northeast for Friday, just in time for Celoron's Rib Fest and the annual Jamestown 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The warm temperatures, which are expected to remain between the high 80s and low 90s, will last in the area for the duration of the weekend.Rick Slagle, Celoron code enforcement officer, is not overly concerned with the possibility of heat stroke at Rib Fest, which will be held for the first time in a park and not on the asphalt of Jamestown.''One big benefit we're going to have is a park loaded with shaded trees, so there will be plenty of shade for people to go and sit down,'' Slagle.Since the event will be held right on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, the breeze coming off the water should add some extra coolness to the air as well.''Most of the time there's a nice breeze coming off the lake — I think it might even end up being a good place to come and get away from the sun,'' he said.Meanwhile, for the athletes who will be taking to the streets this weekend, Vincent Horrigan, executive director of the American Red Cross, Chautauqua County Chapter, advises taking the competition as seriously as any athlete would in such warm conditions.''When the temperature starts to increase, along with the humidity, heat-related illnesses can be a real factor,'' Horrigan said.Heat cramps are one of the main dangers of sun overexposure. Horrigan advised doing light stretching to keep the body limber prior to taking part in any physical activity. If at any time muscle spasms occur, athletes should get out of the direct heat.''Stay hydrated, get a good night's rest beforehand and don't over-do it,'' he said. ''Since this is the first time when it's going to be really hot out, don't spend the whole day in the sun and get plenty of shady. You really have to respect the sun. One recommendation is to keep a cool, wet towel available, maybe in a cooler — you can wipe your face and neck with that to keep cool.''Lastly, workers at the Pine Junction in Findley Lake, which will be holding a benefit this weekend, thought ahead and already have shade provided for anyone coming in Saturday. A large canopy has been set up, as well as a circus tent and a donated tent from Jamestown Awning to keep those in attendance cool in the shade.For more information on Chautauqua lake Real Estate & Living visit: http://www.chautauqualakehomes.com/
By Jessica Wasmund jwasmund@post-journal.com POSTED: June 7, 2008 The ribs will be sizzling this weekend in Celoron, but for the dozens of people hitting the streets for Gus Macker, it will be important to avoid the same fate. For more information on Chautauqua lake Real Estate & Living visit: http://www.chautauqualakehomes.com/ By Jessica Wasmund jwasmund@post-journal.com POSTED: June 7, 2008 The ribs will be sizzling this weekend in Celoron, but for the dozens of people hitting the streets for Gus Macker, it will be important to avoid the same fate.The National Weather Service is predicting the first heat wave across the northeast for Friday, just in time for Celoron's Rib Fest and the annual Jamestown 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The warm temperatures, which are expected to remain between the high 80s and low 90s, will last in the area for the duration of the weekend.Rick Slagle, Celoron code enforcement officer, is not overly concerned with the possibility of heat stroke at Rib Fest, which will be held for the first time in a park and not on the asphalt of Jamestown.''One big benefit we're going to have is a park loaded with shaded trees, so there will be plenty of shade for people to go and sit down,'' Slagle.Since the event will be held right on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, the breeze coming off the water should add some extra coolness to the air as well.''Most of the time there's a nice breeze coming off the lake — I think it might even end up being a good place to come and get away from the sun,'' he said.Meanwhile, for the athletes who will be taking to the streets this weekend, Vincent Horrigan, executive director of the American Red Cross, Chautauqua County Chapter, advises taking the competition as seriously as any athlete would in such warm conditions.''When the temperature starts to increase, along with the humidity, heat-related illnesses can be a real factor,'' Horrigan said.Heat cramps are one of the main dangers of sun overexposure. Horrigan advised doing light stretching to keep the body limber prior to taking part in any physical activity. If at any time muscle spasms occur, athletes should get out of the direct heat.''Stay hydrated, get a good night's rest beforehand and don't over-do it,'' he said. ''Since this is the first time when it's going to be really hot out, don't spend the whole day in the sun and get plenty of shady. You really have to respect the sun. One recommendation is to keep a cool, wet towel available, maybe in a cooler — you can wipe your face and neck with that to keep cool.''Lastly, workers at the Pine Junction in Findley Lake, which will be holding a benefit this weekend, thought ahead and already have shade provided for anyone coming in Saturday. A large canopy has been set up, as well as a circus tent and a donated tent from Jamestown Awning to keep those in attendance cool in the shade.
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