April 30 2020
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GRDA Police enforcing COVID-19 executive order
(TULSA, OK)-The Grand River Dam Authority is reminding the public that social distancing guidelines, set forth in Gov. Kevin  Stitt's "Safer At Home" executive order, also apply on the waters of Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the Illinois River.
"Public access areas around GRDA's lakes and along the Illinois River do remain open. We are already experiencing a more active season than normal on our lakes and the river," said GRDA Chief of Law Enforcement Brian Edwards. "We expect and will enforce the public distancing practices during this time."
As the upcoming lake season approaches, GRDA police officers are prepared to enforce this order as they patrol the waters. Enforcement will include asking owners to maintain distance between individual boats on the water as well as monitoring docks, boat ramps and shore lines. (More)
 
   
                                    
 
  
  
Grove Rotary's annual June fundraising campaign, Lobsterfest, is being impacted by COVID-19. Instead Grove Rotary Club is launching a new program to help meet the needs of local nonprofits and education groups as well as those impacted by COVID-19.
Many people, businesses and non-profit organizations have been struggling during these challenging times. Out of these hard times, however, we've seen our community come together stronger than ever to help each other out.
The multifaceted program called #StrongerTogetherGrove is designed to recognize and support our local heroes who are working, donating and serving during this time.. More 
 
  
 
When I hear the President and others describe the Main Stream Media as the Lame Stream Media, and proclaim they would never consider ABC, NBC, CBS and countless others as reliable news sources, I wonder - where do they turn for information? Rush, the internet and any number of left or right wing web sites and blogs? Job one is finding one which agrees with our opinion and point of view, right? And if a news source reports something critical of my chosen political leader, the easiest copout is to label it "Fake News." And now some are describing this pandemic as something manufactured by the media. Personally, I'll take Lester Holt and NBC News over Limbaugh, Facebook, twitter and many other sources. After all, if it's on the internet, it must be true.
Maybe, but there have now been more lives lost to Covid-19 Virus than in 10 years of fighting in Vietnam, and it has taken but three to four short months. The Coronavirus pandemic has already taken the lives of more than 20 times the number of Americans killed in the September 11, 2001 attack on New York City. So where are the protests, burning of flag, healthcare and Medicare cards and more demanding change, and I mean right now, in the form of a vaccine? We want action and we want it now. No sign of much of that, but we are damn sure upset if we can't get our nails done, a pedicure or an old fashioned haircut. And not many, I can only speculate because of all the conspiracy theories, are concerned about the virus at all here on the big pond. Go figure! (MORE)

 

Telehealth options allow you to communicate with a health care provider by telephone, messaging or live video even when you can't visit the office or clinic in person. To make the most of your visit it is important to remember some things before your first visit.
Pick the right setting - Find a quiet, well-lit space you feel comfortable with few distractions. Choose a place that will have as little noise as possible and enough light so that your provider will be able to see you clearly. Wearing headphones can help minimize outside noise and improve privacy during the visit.
Make sure you have the right resources - Most telehealth visits require the use of a smartphone, tablet or computer that's connected to the internet. 
INTEGRIS offers several telehealth options, including Video Visits, Telephone Visits and Virtual Visits, all of which will require a clear connection (and a good internet signal if your visit involves a video component).    MORE