•July 24, 2019•
With high temperatures trending in recent weeks, those spending time outside should know the signs that they are getting overheated and need to get out of the elements.
“There are about two and a half patients out of 100,000 who seek care for heat related illness,” said Dr. John Rinker, Chief Medical Officer, OSF HealthCare Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center. “Certainly in the summer months it’s more common. You’ll see it a lot more surrounding people participating in high risk activities: people that play sports, so think high school kids who are otherwise healthy, but they’re doing two-a-day football practices or they’re playing baseball out in the summer. They are certainly at higher risk for heat exhaustion.”
According to Dr. John Rinker, Chief Medical Officer at OSF HealthCare Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac, it’s important to not only recognize the risk factors and symptoms of heat-related illness and injury, but what to do if you start exhibiting them as well. Read More
Dine With A Doc
•July 24, 2019•
The Dine with a Doc®-Sullivan is scheduled for 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. August 6 at the Max J. Knight Community Building Banquet Hall (at Mason Point) located at One Masonic Way in Sullivan. Read More
SBL Offers Program on Milk: Dairy and Non-Dairy
•July 24, 2019•
With such a wide array of dairy and non-dairy milk products available, shopping for the right milk can be confusing. Learn more about the different types of milk on the market during a program hosted by Sarah Bush Lincoln Food and Nutrition Services. Read More
Understanding Illinois: No reason anymore for most rural towns
Midwest, Illinois needs to get their act together
•July 24, 2019•
By Jim Nowlan
NP Guest Columnist
Many rural Midwest towns have become like my stereotype of Appalachia – main streets of mostly empty storefronts; lots of unskilled folks left behind, yearning for jobs “on the line” that are gone forever; too many single mothers struggling to make it on low-wage work, or welfare, lacking the time or know-how to nurture high educational expectations in their children.
Small town decline began at least a century ago, when farm families exchanged horse and wagon for the Model T. They could thus bypass the nearby village and its tiny general store, and head for farm-market towns of 1,000 to 3,000 or so folks, with their greater offerings.
Old duffers like me remember growing up in these towns post-WWII, when parking was hard to find on Saturday evenings. Farm wives bustled in and out of the long row of main street shops, buying, and maybe even bartering fresh eggs for some credit. The municipal band tootled in the park. It was a great time and place to grow up.
My town, and hundreds like it, have now been bypassed for small cities like Princeton, with 7,000 or more folks. These places tend to have a hospital, a good grocery, a couple of big box stores, and maybe better schools than the rural towns. Read More
Letter to the Editor 7-24-2019
Dear Editor:
Thank you for using my photo of the baby bluebird to grace the cover of Fish Wrap last week. The photo, however, was incorrectly attributed to RR Best
The original was previously posted to my Facebook page.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ellen Ferrera
Sullivan
Congressman Shimkus plans Sullivan Marina Visit
•July 24, 2019•
Congressman John Shimkus will visit Lake Shelbyville on Tuesday, August 27th hosted by Sullivan Marina & North End Pub & Grill.
Congressman Shimkus has been made aware of the need to dredging on the north end of the lake, the lake is silting in a far more rapid rate than originally predicted. Read More
Remember When? 7-24-2019
25 Years Ago This Week
Tony Bragg and Mike Lowe are helping Freeman Wildman spruce up the fence around Lovington’s Keller Cemetery. The three lined up with their brushes looked like a scene from Tom Sawyer.
There was an informational, political coffee held at Hight State Bank in Dalton City. The event gave community members an opportunity to speak with Republican candidates running for office. Those attending were J.E. Miller, Brent Winters and several county contenders.
Rodgers and Hart’s Babes In Arms opens soon at the Little Theatre-On the Square. The musical comedy takes the audience back stage at a summer stock theatre to witness the lives and escapades of a group of aspiring young actors.
The Bethany Broncos are proud of their first place trophies they earned with their 11-10 victory over Sullivan in a 4th of July tournament. Team members are Chris Bay, Joel Blair, Nathan Stollard, Brandon Stollard, Mike Holthaus, Brandon Patrick, Wes Wise, Curt Marshall and Shane Russell. The team is coached by Bret Marshall. Read More
On Vacation? Access Social Security From Anywhere
•July 24, 2019•
By Ileana Saveley
Social Security District Manager in Decatur
It’s summer and millions of families are enjoying our nation’s beaches, forests, and mountains before the school season begins. If you’re on vacation this summer, know that you can access Social Security’s online services anywhere you have an internet connection.
Our online services at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices help you plan for the future. We’re constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control in how you wish to conduct business with us. You can go online to:
• Use our benefits planners to help you better understand your Social Security protections
• Find out if you qualify for benefits Read More
SBL Health Screenings At Sullivan Sr. Center
•July 24, 2019•
SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, August 15 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212.
SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9–10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic.
Illinois Soils are Warmer, Drier in Mid-July
•July 24, 2019•
Soils in mid-July are continuing to warm across the state, surpassing average temperatures from last year, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) Program manager at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.
Soil temperatures at 4 inches under bare soil rose four degrees in the first half of July to a statewide average of 86 degrees. Temperatures were 8 degrees above the historical normal and three degrees warmer than last year on July 14. Daily highs are in the 90s for most areas with several locations measuring temperatures 100 degrees and higher. Read More