February 2017

Monday night, January 2nd, 2017, the New Glarus Lions club awarded five scholarships to the following local students: Haley Reeson, daughter of Dean and Rae Reeson, is enrolled at UW-Oshkosh in Marketing and Communication. Grace Tollefson, daughter of Jeff and Heidi Palmer, is attending Winona State University in their Nursing Program. Jessica Van Dusen, daughter of Larry Van Dusen, is attending UW-Green Bay in the Human Biology Program. Zoe Nevil, daughter of Mike and Shawna Nevil, is enrolled at UW-Platteville majoring in Elementary Education.

In the month of February and beyond, residents of Green County can take advantage of exploring opportunities for healthy hearts. Chances are high that you, or someone in your family, will be affected by Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD). Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, unfortunately kill nearly 1 in 3 people in Wisconsin and represent the leading cause of death in women age 25 or older.

The members of the Green County Home and Community Education, Inc. (HCE) organization will be awarding two scholarships, in the amount of $300.00 each, available to a graduating senior of a Green County High School, a relative of a Green County HCE member or a member of a Green County 4-H Club, FFA or FLCA chapter.  The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage individuals to take advantage of continuing education opportunities. 

Join rare disease patients, caregivers and other health care advocates in Wisconsin to raise important awareness for rare diseases as part of Rare Disease Day®.
Speakers for the event will include legislators, patient representatives, advocacy groups, clinicians, researchers and WI biotech.