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To the editor:
Hello. My name is
Michelle and I grew up in Lincoln. The reason that I am writing this
today is because I want to make sure that all children remain
healthy. Please make [sure] your child gets all their immunizations.
Right now my
4-week-old daughter is in the PICU at St. John's Hospital in
Springfield with whooping cough. Because of her age she has not yet
had her DPT shot, but PLEASE make sure that your child is up to
date!!
She has been in ICU
for five days now. She is on oxygen, IVs, all kinds of monitors and
even a feeding tube. They put a tube in her because she gets so
tired from her coughing spells that she is too tired to eat. That's
because during these spells her little 8 pound, 8 ounce body goes
through so much. Her heart rate goes from 70 to 190 in a matter of a
few seconds to a few minutes.
I would hate for any
child or parent to go through this. While she is getting some
better, this will be a slow recovery for her as well as for the rest
of our family.
Michelle (LaMaster)
Durbin
[posted 9-15-03]
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Dear
Editor:
Central Illinois Community Blood Center
wishes to thank those community members who participated in the
blood drive on Monday, Sept. 7, at the Logan County Paramedic
building. This was the largest turnout for a CICBC blood drive in
Lincoln since we began providing the entire blood supply for Abraham
Lincoln Memorial Hospital in September of 2001. Central Illinois
Community Blood Center also thanks the ALMH Auxiliary, who sponsored
the blood drive. What a great job they did!
Providing blood for local hospitals is
a community responsibility. After all, the patients in these
hospitals are your friends, neighbors and family members. With blood
shortages all across the country, it has never been so important for
community members to help fill this need. Blood is a renewable
resource and must be constantly replaced.
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letter]
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When you donate blood through Central
Illinois Community Blood Center, you help to maintain a safe,
reliable blood supply for your community, while keeping local
medical costs under control. CICBC provides all of the blood for 11
local hospitals, including those in Lincoln, Springfield and
Hopedale. Once local hospitals are fully supplied, CICBC can and
does share any extra with other areas of the country.
For those contemplating blood donation,
the qualifications for donation are that you be at least 17 years of
age (16 with parental permission form). There is no longer an upper
age limit. You must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in overall good
health and have a photo ID. Many medications, such as blood pressure
medication, will not preclude donation. If you have any questions,
please call the blood center at 753-1530.
Again, thank you for your lifesaving
support!
Cherie Sexton-Young
Director of Donor Resources
Central Illinois Community Blood Center
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To the editor:
I like to read the LDN to keep up on
news and folks from one of my favorite places on earth! The latest
"Mayfield's Mutterings"
alluded to the very ugly Ohio State victory this past Saturday over
visiting San Diego State. As a huge ILLINI fan, formerly of Lincoln,
and now living in Columbus, Ohio, I must say that for the Buckeye
fans here, an attitude of "a win is a win, no matter how ugly" has
made great strides at becoming one of the greatest truths of all
time!
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Last year I was so excited to see our
beloved Illini ALMOST (I know that doesn't count, does it!) upset
their sorry butts (can I say that here?). I can't wait until next
year when we'll have another shot at these jokers!
The big news here today, Sept. 9...
Maurice Clarett will be formally charged in the Franklin County
Municipal Court with falsifying documents in a criminal
investigation. Most likely, he is gone from the Ohio State lineup!
Thanks to Mayfield and Greg Taylor for
their inspiring write-ups. Miss you both!
Jason Smith
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