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New Form of E-cigs Lures Teens Despite No Proof it’s Safe
•July 4, 2018• By Gordon Hopkins, Rural Health News Service The electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, has been touted – without proof – as a healthier alternative to traditional tobacco products and perhaps even a method of breaking the tobacco habit altogether. Now a new, related product with the brand name JUUL has entered the market and is especially appealing to teens. An e-cigarette, which looks much like a traditional cigarette, heats a liquid to create an aerosol, called “vapor,” that can be inhaled. It is true that many of the toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke are not present in … Read More
F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay Run/Walk
•July 4, 2018• The fifth annual F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay 5k run/walk will be held during the Walleye Festival Friday, July 27 with registration at 6 p.m. and race time at 7 p.m. It is a trial/road course event with registration, start and finish taking place at Eagle Creek State Park on Lake Shelbyville. Three awards will be presented per age group and gender. Overall male and female will be eliminated from their age groups. Beer tent tickets will be available. On line registration is available at www.active.com or contact Jody McCormick at 217/725-5176 for more information. … Read More
Swiss Alps for SHS Students
NFPA Offers Critical Safety Reminders
•July 4, 2018• With the Fourth of July fast approaching and the summer months upon us, indulging in barbecues, holiday parties and swimming often top the list of activities to enjoy during the summer season. To help everyone do so safely, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding people about potential summer fire and electrical hazards, and providing tips and recommendations to minimize them. “By knowing where potential fire and electrical hazards exist during the summer months and taking the needed steps to prevent them, people can enjoy activities such as grilling, swimming and celebrating the Fourth of July … Read More
United Way Moultrie County Strengthens the Community
•July 4, 2018• For the first time in recent years United Way was able to fund requests for the eight Moultrie County agencies that applied. United Way Director of Community Impact James Keith pointed out fund-raising efforts increased by 30% allowing all eight agency requests to be granted. Keith emphasized agencies involved such as Moultrie County Counseling Center, Moultrie Beacon and DOVE also work together to make the most effective use of those funds possible. “One positive impact on the community is the Peace Meal program which uses great local partners to reach out,” Keith said of the kind of … Read More