Posts Tagged Heat Stroke
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Gail and Toni are Mighty Thankful… and here’s the list to prove it… It’s the Thanksgiving Season. Soon we’ll be bombarded with pictures of pilgrims, freshly toasted turkey and the local merchants will flip the switch on their Mazak system from...
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Everything is Relative!
By Mary Schricker Gemberling Our lawn is brown and brittle; my garden plants puny and wilted; the pond seven feet shallow and the heat oppressive! I find myself, in the middle of July, wishing for the chilly feel of autumn and the briskness of winter!!! “Mercury soars to 104 F; Farm outl...
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Heat Alert: Never Leave a Child in a Vehicle!
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Summertime is just around the corner. And with all the good things that brings---family gatherings, outdoor activities, vacations---we should keep in mind that children, cars and heat can be a potential hazard, especially ...
