Month: November 2010

You probably saw it on the news or read it in the newspaper.  Jack Pittman-Heglund, a 12 year-old Keller Middle School student and lacrosse player, collapsed when he arrived home after school.  Jack’s mom performed CPR and called 911.  Jack was transported to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, where he spent five days in coma and is now doing well.  Doctors told the family that an undiagnosed cardiac problem was to blame for the attack, and without his mom administering CPR he would not have survived.  His family and the lacrosse team that he plays for have made it their mission to be sure the people learn CPR.  They have promoted their cause by selling wristbands that read, “Do you know Jack about…

Q. My pool cleaner won’t pick up all of the leaves at the bottom of the pool, what can I do to fix this? A. Your pool cleaner bag has a certain capacity.  When the bag gets full, it will get too heavy to move around the pool.  Most pool cleaner manufacturers make leaf bags for their cleaners which allow more leaf storage, but let some of the smaller debris pass through.  These are a great option for this time of year.  Cleaners can also have trouble picking up large groups of leaves.  They try to pick them up all at once, which leads to clogging.  If there is a large bunch of leaves or sticks in the pool, try picking up the majority by…