Saturday, July 2, 2005 Fireworks are risky business   Photo Gallery Mark Hofmann/Daily Courier Tools / Text By Rachel Smith DAILY COURIER Friday, July 1, 2005 When people think of the Fourth of July, often they think of colorful fireworks displays that light up the night sky. Unfortunately, many people don't realize that fireworks have a darker side. Last year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that 9,600 emergency-room treated injuries were associated with fireworks. "There is no such thing as a safe firework," said Dr. Dave Leminick, an emergency room doctor at Highlands Hospital. "All fireworks have heat and explosive power, and therefore carry a risk of injury." The peak time for fireworks-related injuries is from mid-June to mid-July. David Baker of the National Council on Fireworks Safety said, "The most common fi

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