Frostbite and hypothermia risk rise in cold weather
Lee County health experts urge proper dressing and vigilance for frostbite and hypothermia. Cover exposed skin, wear a hat and scarf, and layer breathable cotton. Seek medical care for suspected frostbite and avoid hot water on affected areas. Hypothermia requires warming measures and emergency care if needed.
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Telegraph
Lee County Health Department
LCHD
Cyndi Stenzel
Stenzel
Dixon Police Welcomes K-9 Brutt and Partner Britt
Dixon gains a four legged crime fighter Britt the three year old German Shepherd partners with Officer Coppotelli in the new K 9 Unit. The dog is trained in drug detection building searches tracking missing persons and prisoner tracking. Training continued with seminars and upcoming certification courses, with weekly upkeep for the life of the dog.
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Dixon
Britt
Gary Cappatelli
Dixon Department
Coppotelli
Bob Short
Brut
Short
Dixon Correctional Center
Lee County
Cappotelli
Brutt
Appellate win for botulism suit over tainted onions
In Peoria botulism cases from 1983 diners seek up to 1 million dollars each after the Third District Court ruled that each tainted sandwich served on Oct 14 to 16, 1983 constitutes a separate occurrence. The ruling clarifies umbrella policy exposure and could raise total liability.
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Ottawa, Ill
UPI
Peoria
Paul Root
Third District Appellate Court
Ottawa
Skewer Inn
Root
Illinois Supreme Court
Anna Hiter
East Peoria
Herb Buzbee
Heiple
No Telegraph on Monday and office closures in Dixon
The Dixon Telegraph will skip publication on Monday January 2 with a resumption on Tuesday January 3. City and Lee County offices also close January 2 for New Year’s. reopen January 3 at 8 a.m. Community meeting set January 12 at Sauk Valley Community College spotlights Illinois Nature Preserves.
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Dixon Telegraph
City of Dixon and Lee County
Lee County
Whiteside County
Sauk Valley Community College
Bob Szafoni
Illinois Department of Convervation
Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
Illinois
Foley Land
Temperance Hill Cemetery
Bartlett Woods
Sublette Township
Franklin Creek
Hazel Reuter
Forreston wins grant for Warnken Park development
Forreston Lions Club will advance Warnken Park with an $8,000 development project, aided by a $2,000 Rural Community Improvement Grant from Wyffels Hybrids. The funds cover a restroom, picnic shelter, and concession stand as the park nears completion. The project, begun last fall, marks ongoing park improvements since purchase from Harry Warnken four years ago. The park serves Sandy Koufax League baseball in summer. Wyffels notes the grant supports rural communities and local businesses.
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Forreston
Lions Club
Warnken Park
Wyffels
Don Arshem
Arshem
Harry Warnken
Lions
Atkinson
Onarga
Orion and
McNabb
America
Bill Wyffels
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