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A recent study by the University of Wisconsin ranks LaSalle County as among the worst in the state for health factors and outcomes. The study tabulated numbers for premature deaths, disease, binge drinking, traffic crashes, crime, and numerous other things in 101 counties.
LaSalle County compared well to the statewide figures in some areas such as diabetic screening, obesity, low birth weight babies, and single parent households. Other areas where LaSalle County is worse off are things LaSalle County Health Department Health Educator Jenny Barrie says can justify asking for grants to start new programs.
One thing the county has going for it is the physical environment: pollution, access to healthy foods, and the number of liquor stores went into the rank of 57th in the state.
Grand Ridge School Registration will be held Tuesday, August 3rd from 9am until 2pm and 5pm until 7pm and again on Wednesday, August 4th from 9am until noon. You will need to bring proof of residency which can be a real estate tax bill, utility bill, drivers' license or voter's card. Classes begin August 23rd.
On August 21st the Ottawa River Rescue Squad and Pine Hills Golf Course will be sponsoring their 1st Annual Golf Outing. All proceeds raised from the outing will be used to update equipment and facilities and to continue high quality training to members who will be able to better serve the community. The outing is a 3-4 Person Best Ball Scramble format. Prizes will be awarded including a 2010 Chevy Cobalt for a Hole-In-One. Cost is $60 per person or $240 per 4 man team. Includes 18 holes of golf with cart , tickets for 6 free beverages, door prizes, chances at hole prizes and a pork chop dinner. To register go to www.ottawariverescue.org or call 815-866-9656.
LaSalle County Leo Club is proud to sponsor a "Free Movie Night in the Park", August 8th at 8pm in Walsh Park. Don't forget to bring blankets and chairs! First bag of popcorn is free! LaSalle County Leo Club is a branch of the Lions Club. LaSalle County Leo Club - Youth Making a Difference.
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