2A — Barron News-Shield — Wed., October 14, 2015 www.news-shield.com
Increased methamphetamine use a cause for concern
Professionals assess county health issues Fifty medical, business and public health professionals gathered at Barron on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, for a biannual meeting to take a look at the county’s most serious health issues. The meeting was organized by Thrive Barron County, a team that includes the Barron County Department of Health and Human Services, Mayo Clinic Health System, MarshĂ€eld Clinic, Lakeview Medical Center and Cumberland Healthcare. Funded by a federal grant, the program identiĂ€es and seeks to improve public health in three key areas – alcohol and substance abuse, chronic disease (especially diabetes), and mental health. The meeting included an update on a count-wide health care survey taken this year by government representatives, healthcare professionals and members of the public. County Public Health OfĂ€cer Kelli Engen, a registered nurse, said that the key health concerns date back to a 2012 survey in which there were more than 1,000 participants. “This year, we have a total of 908 surveys,â€? Engen said. Participants included the Health and Human Services Department and the county’s three major healthcare providers, Cumberland Healthcare, Lakeview Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Health System. Also represented were: the County Board, Sheriff’s Department, several
county departments, the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Barron County Developmental Services, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Turtle Lake Police, Group Health Cooperative, Restorative Justice, National Alliance on Mental Health, Rice Lake School District, Northstar Academy, Healthy Wisconsin Leadership Institute, the ofĂ€ce of 7th Dist. U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, the City of Rice Lake, and a representative from County Health Rankings. This meeting also focused on the increase in methamphetamine use in Barron County. Engen said that the county Department of Health and Human Services Board was made aware of the problem earlier this year after a presentation by Stacey Frolik, health and human services director. “Our board members thought Thrive would be one avenue to tackle some strategies to get at our meth troubles,â€? Engen said. Thrive is also also working with Dr. Pam Mcgranahan, a professor in public health nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The university is engaged in a mapping project that focuses on the impact of meth in Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Engen said that the project isn’t Ă€nished yet, but will be shared with Thrive members when it is complete.
Public Health Goals for Barron County – Target date, 2018 –
What works for health?—Presenter Alison Bergman, foreground, talks to health experts from throughout Barron County on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at Veterans Auditorium at the Barron County Government Center. The meeting was part of an ongoing process to address three major health problems among Barron County residents—alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, mental health, and chronic disease. Photo by Bob Zientara
Pet photo shoot to beneĂ€t county Humane Society On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Bar- sional photo sessions at the clinic ron Veterinary Clinic will be raising with “The Look Photography.â€? money for the Humane Society of Each 15-minute session will feaBarron County by hosting profes- ture your pet(s) in either a standard or Christmas theme background and human friends are welcome to be in the photos as well, if desired. Recipients will receive 8-10 of the best photographs back on a CD, along with a written release so the photos can be printed at any venue, A Discover UW-BC open house including places like Wal-mart or event will be held at UW-Barron ShutterĂ y. County in Rice Lake for high school Each session costs $50, and all juniors, seniors and their parents on proceeds from the event will go to Tuesday, Oct. 27. the Humane Society of Barron CounAccording to Chris Wylie, program ty. Call the clinic at 715-537-3197 coordinator, “If you are just starting with questions or to book a time slot to explore college options or have today! already applied for admission, this is your chance to learn about UW-BC.â€? Tours of the Glenwood Commons student residence will be given from 5 – 5:45 p.m., a campus tour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 6:30 p.m. Sharing The Love Of Christ The program will inform particiThrough Food pants about UW-BC’s low tuition 3rd Sat. of every month (save over $8,000/year if you live at home), admissions and Ă€nancial aid, Sat., Oct. 15 meet faculty and staff, Ă€nd out about 7:30 Registration transferring to a four-year institution, 9:00-10:30 Distribution visit with current students, and learn (unless food is gone before) about opportunities for student life NEW LOCATION! and activities. Living Water To register for the event, call UWBC Student Services at 715.234.8176 Church (press 1), email uwbcinfo@uwc.edu, 411 N. 1st Street or register online at barron.uwc.edu/ (On Hwy. SS, across from Village Hall) admissions/visit.
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Ruby’s Pantry
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Bailey Turgeson
Turgeson a national Ă€nalist in American Miss Pageant Bailey Shannon Turgeson, 17, daughter of Doug and Kathy Turgeson of Barron, has earned the opportunity to attend the National American Miss Pageant during Thanksgiving week at Disneyland, Anaheim, Calif. Bailey earned the invitation by virtue of a Ă€rst place trophy and $250 as a state Ă€nalist winner at Wisconsin Dells competition held Aug. 20-22, 2015, where she competed in Personal Introduction, Interviews, Community Service, Formal Wear and Optional Categories. Her Ă€rst-place national-qualifying award was earned in an Optional Category photo shoot called “Top Model.â€? At the national competition she will again compete in three optional Top Model categories includ-
ing Casual Wear Model and Most Photogenic. The All-American Miss title will be decided via a candidate’s social service, six interviews with different judges and a self-resume and self-introduction. Her sponsors at the state pageant were Bill Purintun, her grandfather; Anita Gross, her aunt from California; Cabin Coffee, Rice Lake; the Poskin Feed Store, Poskin; and the Becky School of Dance, Barron. Each year, the National American Miss Pageant awards $1.5 million in cash, scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist the development of young women nationwide. Bailey is a senior at Barron High School hoping to go for college to study forensic investigation.
Snowmobile, ATV club sponsors Haunted House The Prairie Farm/Ridgeland Ridge-Runners Snowmobile and ATV Club will sponsor a haunted house Oct. 22-24 at the old Jorstad’s Store in Ridgeland. The hours are Thursday beginning at 6 p.m., Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
and Saturday from 2-5 p.m. (lights on) and Saturday evening starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $2 for children age 12 and under and $5 for ages 13-adult. Persons with questions should call 715-764-2993 or 715-418-9452.
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs • Decrease the number of Barron County youth reporting mostly D’s and F’s who also report alcohol use in the past 30 days • Reduce rate of tobacco use in families. • Reduce percent of county residents who engage in binge drinking. Causes for concern • In 2014, the county recorded 102 charges of driving while intoxicated, 101 for meth possession and 33 for illegal use of prescription drugs. • In 2013, 25 percent of pregnant women in the county were smokers, and 15 percent smoked throughout pregnancy, compared to statewide rates of 19 percent and 10 percent, respectively. Chronic Disease • Maintain or decrease the number of Barron County residents who have pre-diabetes and type II diabetes • Offer additional diabetes prevention programs between October 2015 and February 2016. Causes for concern • “Know Your Numbersâ€? checkups were offered this year at Mayo Clinic Health System, Lakeview Medical Center and Cumberland Health Care. Of 566 participants: -- 352 were overweight or obese, -- 257 were at high risk for diabetes. Mental Health • Increase awareness and recognition of mental health needs. • Reduce the negative stigma of mental illness. • Decrease the number of people who need crisis mental health treatment by Ă€ve percent. Causes for concern • In 2014, Barron County residents made more than 900 calls to the Northwest Connection Mental Health Crisis Line -- highest in six years.
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CHRISTIAN ROCK CONCERT Fight Back Soundtrack Tour
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ECONOMIC UPDATE Join us for straight talk about current markets to help answer your important questions. You will hear timely updates about changes in the economy and markets, and learn what they mean to your financial strategy. Hosted by: Ann M. Matheny CLTCÂŽ, RICPÂŽ, FIC Financial Associate and Joshua J. Estreen FIC Financial Associate 29 S. 5th Street Barron, WI 54812 715-637-7410
Event one details: October 29th at 10:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 p.m. Rolling Oaks Restaurant 450 W. Division Avenue Barron, WI 54812 Light lunch served following presentation. Event two details: November 5th at 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m. Rolling Oaks Restaurant 450 W. Division Avenue Barron, WI 54812 Appetizers will be served.
No products will be sold at this event. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.
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