Representatives from Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad St. in Lake Geneva, recently donated about $5,220 to Badger High School to help graduating seniors pay off past-due lunch fee and activity fee balances. About 30 students received funding. The Rev. Ryan Delaney said the funding came from the church’s rector’s discretionary account and through donations from church members, friends and family members. Delaney said he received a list of past-due fees that students owed from Badger High School officials. Superintendent Peter Wilson said he appreciates the church members for donating the funding for the students. Last December, church members donated about $2,000 to Central-Denison Elementary School students to help them pay for school lunch debt. Delaney said church officials plan to continue to assist local students in need in the future.
Officials from the American Heart Association offer tips for people to stay safe during periods of extreme heat. As summer heat intensifies during the summer, the American Heart Association officials are warning that soaring temperatures don’t just make people uncomfortable — they can put serious strain on the heart and increase the risk of life-threatening complications .Extreme heat is actually the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States, according to the National Weather Service. American Heart Association officials offer steps people may take to help protect themselves during extreme heat: Avoid peak heat hours: Limit outdoor activity between noon and 3 p.m., when temperatures are typically at their highest; dress smart: choose lightweight, light-colored clothing and wear a hat and sunglasses; use sunscreen to protect your skin; stay hydrated: drink water before, during and after time outdoors; avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks, which can contribute to dehydration; and take breaks: rest in the shade or a cool indoor space to give your body time to recover.
