Daily Archives: March 6, 2015

60-day ramp closures start Mar. 9 at the Loop 101/Thomas Road interchange

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PHOENIX — As part of the Loop 101 Improvement Project in the East Valley, additional on- and off-ramps will be closed for approximately two months starting Monday (March 9), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The northbound Loop 101 on- and off-ramps at Thomas Road are scheduled to close by early Monday morning. Crews will reconstruct the ramps so they fit into the path of the wider freeway. The ramps are due to reopen by mid-May.

Drivers are encouraged to use ramps at other nearby interchanges along Loop 101 while the ramps at Thomas Road are closed.

The work is part of the $73 million project to add new right lanes along Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway). The entire project is scheduled for completion next year.

The northbound Loop 101 on-ramp and southbound off-ramp at McKellips Road were closed to traffic last week. They are scheduled to reopen by early May.

Project schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Overnight pipe installation scheduled on SR 89 in Chino Valley on Sunday

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Pipe installation is scheduled on northbound State Route 89 near Windy Valley Plaza in Chino Valley on Sunday night, March 8 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers can expect minimal delays during work hours.

Law enforcement personnel will be present and drivers are encouraged to adhere to the reduced speed limit and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. Note that Arizona Revised Statue allows for double the fine for speeding through a construction zone.

No impact apparent from recent storm in Williams

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SantaFe150304-2WILLIAMS – While the City of Flagstaff Utilites division reports good news for Flagstaff, the recent winter storm does not seem to have had a major impact on the water situation in Williams. It is unknown what a spring thaw might bring in the future.

Dead fish float on Buckskinner Reservoir in August 2014

Dead fish float on Buckskinner Reservoir in August 2014

One person noted in a Facebook post that a Flagstaff radio station reported that Santa Fe dam on Fourth Street/Perkinsville road was full. It is probable that they mixed up the Santa Fe dam reservoir with the Buckskinner Park reservoir which has been filled with well water. The consequence of that was a number of dead fish last August from the chemicals in the well water.

The only impact that the recent snow has had on Santa Fe dam is to cover the road in the center of the dam with snow. The road was put in place to allow dredging of the reservoir a few years ago.
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The City of Flagstaff Utilities Division reported on their Facebook page on March 3 that the lake levels in Upper Lake Mary is now 60% full with future runoff from snow melt still to come. This represents a doubling of the level previous to the storm. They estimate that this totals 1.6 billion gallons of water. They deliver approximately 2.8 billion gallons of water to customers throughout the year.

Williams should see what impact the snow melt should have as the temperatures continue to increase into the upper 50s and low 60s next week. The long-range forecast shows a slight chance of rain showers next Friday.

Dream on Me Recalls 2-in-1 Bassinet to Cradle Due to Fall and Suffocation Hazards

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Baby-Buggies1This recall involves the 2-in-1 Bassinet to Cradle, sold in pink, blue, green, and white manufactured in China. The bassinets were sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, ToysRUs.com and Kohls.com from May 2012 to October 2014 for about $60.

Dream on Me has received one incident of the wire frame support bracket failing and the fabric portion of the bassinet collapsing while an infant was asleep in the cradle. No injuries have been reported.

The bassinet has metal frame supports and fabric sides with a removable half-canopy on the top. The frame can also be adjusted with two rocking legs on each end of the bassinet. It is designed with fabric handles and the option to remove the bassinet from the frame to use the bassinet portion as a “by the bed” sleeper product. The recalled model numbers are 439-A, 439-B, 439-G, 439-P and 439-W and can be found on a tag which is located under the mattress pad of the bassinet. This tag is a removable tag you see in the store but is removed prior to use.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dream On Me to obtain a free repair. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a crib that meets current safety standards or play yard depending on the child’s age.

Consumers can contact Dream on Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on the “Recalls” icon on the home page for more information.

Children’s Pajamas Recalled by KTM North America for Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

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pajamas-1This recall involves children’s onesies and two-piece KTM motocross pajamas manufactured in China. The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

The Baby Racing Body onesies are 95% cotton and 5% elastane and were sold in three prints. One is orange with white sleeves and the KTM brand logo on the left chest. The second is white and orange with the KTM brand logo in bold orange printed on the center front of the chest and on the left and right hip. The third onesie is yellow with orange and black detailing and the KTM brand logo printed on the left. All onesies are long-sleeved and have snap closures from the neck to the left ankle and were sold in sizes 18 months to 2T.

The two-piece, long-sleeve and pant pajama sets are 100% cotton and were sold in two prints. The Kids Racing Gear pajama is white with black, orange and grey detailing on the top and pant with a black elastic waistband and KTM printed on the left side of the chest. This set was sold in sizes 2T through 5T. The Kids Gravity Gear pajama two-piece set is white with blue, and orange detailing on the top and pant with an elastic waistband in orange and KTM printed on the left side of the chest and on the right hand wrist. This set was sold in sizes XXS through L.

No injuries have been reported.

Sold at authorized KTM motorcycle shops nationwide from August 2012 through January 2015 for between $28 and $32.

Consumers may contact KTM North America, Inc. toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on “Recall Information” link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Maternal Science, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Healthy Mama® Boost It Up!™; Mango Drink

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HMBoostNew5595-sq300Maternal Science, Inc. of Montvale, NJ, is voluntarily recalling healthy mama® Boost It Up!™ Drink because it contains undeclared milk (whey protein isolate). People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. healthy mama® Boost It Up!™ Drink is manufactured for and distributed by Maternal Science, Inc. and sold nationwide through limited retailers and via internet sales. healthy mama® Boost It Up!™ Drink is packaged in a plastic bottle with a white label containing 12 fl oz per bottle (see labels below). The affected lots entered the marketplace on April, 2014. The lots affected are listed below.

Product name Package Size Lot# Date Best By UPC Code
healthy mama® Boost It Up! Mighty Mango with Ginger 12 fl oz. 14275-11 bottle 10/2015 810758020058
healthy mama® Boost It Up! Mighty Mango 12 fl oz. 14090-11 bottle 03/2015 810758020058

To date no illnesses have been reported. The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an internal review that healthy mama® Boost It Up!™ Drink containing whey protein isolate (milk) was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Consumers who are allergic to milk and purchased healthy mama® Boost It Up!™ Drink are urged not to consume the product.

Consumers who purchased the affected lots of healthy mama® Boost It Up!™ Drink may return it to: ATTN: BOOST IT UP RETURN, 225 Long Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205 for a full refund or exchange. Customers may contact the company at (855) 773-4426, Monday–Thursday, 9AM – 5PM, ET or email Inquiries@healthymama.com for further instructions and claim processing.