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There are many myths that have built up around serial killer Ted Bundy. The public imagination indicates that he was handsome and charming, a supposed ladies man. The reality is far different. He was a loser. Consistently, Ted Bundy wasn't charming. His murders were brutal and never the result of seduction or charm. He was violent and ruthless. He's been played by superstar actors in movies which lends him a persona of glamour. But author Kathy Rubin Rubin Kleiner is dispelling the myths and legends of popular culture. Her book, A Light in the Dark, is about the victims of Ted Bundy and their stories are not about his charm, his charisma, or his good looks. They are stories of a brutal, violent, and desperate creep. And Kathy Rubin Kleiner knows this first hand. Kathy herself, survived being attacked by Ted Bundy. Kathy Kleiner joined Wake Up Tri-Counties this week. 

In Princeton and Kewanee, Illinois, OSF HealthCare  is calling upon local residents to engage in a community health needs survey to address and prioritize local health concerns. Available in both English and Spanish, the survey can be completed online or through a paper form at OSF Saint Clare in Princeton or OSF Saint Luke in Kewanee. This initiative is part of a broader effort to tailor health services to the unique needs of each community. Jackie Kernan, President of OSF Saint Clare, emphasized the importance of community input in identifying key health challenges. Results from these surveys guide the development of targeted health programs. Residents have until August 31 to participate. More details can be found on osfhealthcare.org. Samantha Rux and Connie Wessells talked about the Community Health Needs Assessment on Wake Up Tri-Counties this week. 

The Mayor of Kewanee, Gary Moore joined Wake Up Tri-Counties this week to wrap up Monday's Kewanee City Council Meeting. Among the items on the agenda was the purchase of new lawnmowers. The City of Kewanee put out for bids to get new lawnmowers and accepted a bid on Monday night that will allow for the City to purchase the mowers which will be used in cemeteries and on City owned properties. The Mayor also discussed Francis Park and the Woodland Palace. The Mayor attended Tuesday's meeting regarding the future of the Fred Francis home and the formation of a new Friends of Francis Park. 

The Mayor of Galva, Rich Volkert was a guest this week on Wake Up Tri-Counties. The Mayor of Galva joined us to talk about Monday's Galva City Council Meeting. At the meeting the topics of mental health aid and help for children in distress were discussed with a concerned citizen helping the city. Galva has become a Blue Star City meaning that residents can get a Blue Star to put up outside their home. If you have the Blue Star it's a sign for children to know that your home is a place they can go to ask for help if they are lost or are in distress. We discussed the Blue Star with the Mayor of Galva on Wake Up Tri-Counties. 

Abilities Plus has announced Preschool for All in Kewanee. Preparations are underway for the upcoming school year, promising an enriching experience for all preschool-aged children. The Abilities Plus PreSchool for All program has been officially licensed by the Illinois State Board of Education and welcomes both special needs and typically developing children, with no attendance fees. The preschool features diverse fun centers and is staffed by both a licensed early childhood teacher and a paraprofessional. Children aged 3 or 4 by September 1, 2024, are eligible for enrollment. For more information or to schedule a screening, parents can contact the school at (309) 852-4626. Also, the Abilities Plus Golf Outing is right around the corner, one of Abilities Plus' biggest fundraisers of the year. Lauren Dynes Gillespie from Abilities Plus joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Friday to talk about it and invite everyone to Golf with a donation to Abilities Plus. 

OSF Saint Luke Medical Center and OSF Saint Clare Medical Center are conducting a new round of their Community Health Needs Assessment. Every three years the hospital operates this assessment as a way of determining what the communities OSF Healthcare serves see as the greatest health needs in the community. Connie Wessels with OSF Healthcare is among those who are organizing and analyzing this year's assessment and she joined Samantha Rux on Wake Up Tri-Counties to encourage listeners to take part in this year's Community Health Needs Assessment.