Keeping Children Safe

As the weather gets warmer, much needed relief is often found at the swimming pool. And while providing hours of fun, it can also be a potential hazard for children (especially toddlers under the age of 5) if they are left unattended. Following a few safe and simple pool rules will help ensure kids stay safe while enjoying the water.

• Designate someone to watch young children at all times
• Never leave a child unattended in the pool
• Do not assume swimming lessons means a child will be safe
• Make sure there is a physical protective barrier surrounding the pool which is at least 4 feet high (either a fence or wall – with latching gates)
• Do not use flotation devices in lieu of supervision
• Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
• Keep rescue equipment close to the pool – shepherd’s hook or life preserver and a cell phone
• Remove all children’s toys after use – toys in the pool tempt children to return
• Secure pool by closing the gate or using a power safety cover

Fun Outdoor Dining

Take advantage of the warm summer weather by planning a few meals outdoors. A variety of venues can provide comfortable accommodations and scenic views. Nearby parks are an obvious choice but beaches, campgrounds, mountain areas, meadows or even the rooftop can make the experience more memorable. Remember to pack all the essentials and plan for enough ice and coolers to keep necessary food refrigerated.

Planning a Family Vacation

As the countdown to summer begins, now is the perfect time to start planning a family vacation. Schedule a family meeting to discuss possible destinations and get everyone excited about the trip. Whether you plan to travel by car, plane or train, quality vacations are available to ensure everyone has a great time without draining their bank account.

July is Eye Injury Prevention Month

Eye injuries can happen anywhere and over 90% of them could be prevented if the proper safety eyewear was used. Home eye injuries occur due to household chemicals, battery acid, yard debris or sporting accidents. Work injuries account for most eye injuries due to falling or flying objects, or sparks that strike the eye. Speak with your ophthalmologist to determine what type of eyewear is best for your circumstances and start protecting your eyes.

For longer term eye care, adults over the age of 40 should have an eye exam every two to four years. Adults over the age of 60 should have an eye exam every one to two years. Maintaining regular check ups prevents long-term eye damage and ensures any problems are caught early when they are the most treatable.

Why Valley Yellow Pages is "the Better Book"

For many years, Valley Yellow Pages has been developing and delivering the Better Book. Our directories have great features that make it user-friendly and the preferred directory for millions of users. Each directory delivers equal household and business coverage as the phone company, contains extensive government listings and provides zip-code listings for both the White and Yellow Pages.

Unique to Valley Yellow Pages, our directories make finding valuable community information quick and easy. Community pages are listed in alphabetical order to ensure users locate essential information when seconds really count. Emergency Preparedness, First Aid Procedures, Emergency Services, Poison Control and Fire Prevention Tips are all listed alphabetically to ensure they are found quickly and conveniently. Emergency numbers are also located just inside the front cover eliminating the need to turn any pages before reaching needed services.

Other community page feature information on local Maps, Parks, Public Transportation, Welcoming Services, Sports Recreation, and Family Entertainment. A wide variety of helpful information is at your fingertips.

These are just a few of the reason’s Valley Yellow Pages is the Better Book. Click to listen to Jeannie, our resident Valley Yellow Pages’ expert, and discover additional information on why Valley Yellow Pages is the Better Book.

Valley Yellow Pages Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Twenty-five years ago, AGI Publishing, Inc. was founded to provide direct competition in a marketplace once monopolized by utility phone companies. In 1988, dba Valley Yellow Pages, AGI Inc., published its first Yellow Pages directory serving the cities of Fresno and Clovis, California. Since the first directory, Valley Yellow Pages has expanded its reach to include 46 directories throughout Northern and Central California. Today, 7.7 million directories are published annually, reaching over 14.8 million people in California.

Many things have changed over the past 25 years and as the number of our print directories increased, so did our product offerings. To meet the needs of a digital marketplace, Valley Yellow Pages developed MyYP.com, our online Yellow Pages directory. Offering internet and mobile directories, MyYP.com extends the advantages of Yellow Pages in convenient and portable formats. Businesses and service offerings can be found quickly and easily, along with driving directions and click-to-call features.

As the marketplace continues to evolve, Valley Yellow Pages is committed to delivering a quality print and online product to benefit both consumers and advertisers in our communities. We thank all of our customers and advertisers, and appreciate your help in making our company a great success. We look forward to serving you for the next 25 years and expanding our services to ensure we continue to provide the Better Book.