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Back-To-School Health and Safety Tips

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44439535 – smiling little school kids in school corridor against angular design

As a new school year approaches, HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital encourages everyone to make the health and safety of their family a priority. Every parent wants their child to have a successful year, and taking time to consider their needs for health and safety can help them start the year off right.

1. Make healthy choices. Talk to your child about healthy food choices at home and at school.

2. Play sports safely. If your child participates in sports, schedule a sports physical with your doctor and speak with your child about sports safety. Make sure your child has required safety equipment for her/his sport, and know the concussion ABCs—assess the situation, be alert for signs and symptoms, and contact a health care professional.

3. Be good to your back. Choose a backpack with wide shoulder straps and make sure your child uses both straps evenly across the back. Having all the weight over one shoulder can lead to muscle strain. Advise your child to pack lightly. A backpack should never weigh more than 10-20 percent of your child’s body weight.

4. Fight the spread of germs. Before your child goes back to school make sure he/she understands the importance of proper hand washing. Soap and water can do wonders in reducing your child’s risk of illness. A child should wash his/her hands properly before eating and after using the restroom.

5. Turn off the screens. Set a limit to screen time of two hours or less each day.

6. Get enough sleep. School-aged children need at least 10 hours a day of sleep.

7. Be safe while on the roads. Children should always use a seatbelt and be placed in car seats appropriate for their age. Talk to your child about safety while at the bus stop and crossing roads.

For more information on back to school health, visit http://www.cdc.gov/family/kids/.

John Maino – Oconto Falls Library

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John Maino will be speaking at the Performing Arts Center on Sept 10th at 6:30. John will be sharing his experiences with WWII Veterans and his observations after being embedded in Iraq and Afghanistan. John has written three books, Frontlines, World War II, The Pacific: Frontlines Vol II and ETO, European Theater of Operations. Books will be available for purchase afterwards. As part of the evening, an exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum called Working Warriors will be on display. It is a free event and refreshments will be served afterwards.

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HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Golf Classic

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Golf_ClassicThe HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Golf Classic will be held at River Island Golf Course, 100 River Island Drive in Oconto Falls on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The 9-hole scramble is scheduled to tee off at approximately 2 p.m., with dinner on the grill featured at approximately 6 p.m. This is a popular event with limited space, so participants are encouraged to register early!

Registration is now open to golfers and guests at www.scmhgolfclassic.eventbrite.com. Tickets for individual golfers are $60 and include green fees, cart, snack bag, dinner, tees and balls, one drink ticket and five raffle tickets. Those who do not wish to golf and would like to attend the dinner portion of the event can purchase tickets for $20 to include dinner, one drink ticket and five raffle tickets.

The HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Golf Classic is hosted by HSHS St. Clare Foundation, the supporting, charitable arm for HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls. Money raised by the Foundation helps provide new equipment, programs, services and innovative and breakthrough technologies at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital.

For more information about registration, sponsorships or donations for the HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Golf Classic, call or email Ann Senn at (920) 848-6369 or ann.senn@hshs.org.

RUMPELSTILTSKIN Auditions on Monday, August 1

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An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of RUMPELSTILTSKIN on Monday, August 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  All those auditioning should arrive by 8:45 a.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.  The audition will be held in the Falls Area Performing Arts Center.  All rehearsals will be held in the PAC and the Choir room at Oconto Falls High School.

Among the roles to be cast are Rumpelstiltskin, Queen Beatrice, Clara, a Jester, King Whatsat, Villagers, Gnomes, Wizards, Knights and Bees.  Students, entering grades 1 through 12th grade are encouraged to audition. No preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week, and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. The MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day.

Free workshops will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m. each day.  Workshops will be held in the PAC.

RUMPELSTILTSKIN will be presented on Saturday, August 6 at the Falls Area Performing Arts Center, located in Oconto Falls High School. This week is part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique international touring project and is presented locally by the Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts and supported by performance sponsors ST PAPER and NEVA HODGE LEMORANDE.

Tickets for performances are available online at www.ocontofallsfriendsofthearts.com, and at the door before each performance.  For more information, call the Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts at (920) 848-7469.

Abrams Theatre Presents “The Odd Couple”

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Odd CoupleAbrams Spotlight Productions, Inc. will present, The Odd Couple (Book by Neil Simon) August 12, 2016 – August 21, 2016 at The Byng Community Theater in Abrams.

This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

Opening night is Friday, August 12 at 7:00pm. Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc. will be celebrating by having an Opening Night Gala. Patrons that attend opening night will receive complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks after the show (with the cast and crew).

Subsequent show dates are as follows:

August 13th at 1pm & 7pm
August 14th at 1pm
August 19th at 7pm
August 20th at 1pm & 7pm
August 21st at 1pm

Performances are at The Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple Street, Abrams, WI 54101. Tickets are $14.00 for Adults (18-64), $12.00 for Seniors (65+) and Youth (5-17), and $7.00 for Children (4 and under). Tickets can be purchased online at www.AbramsTheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 920-826-5852.

2016 Health/Safety Fair at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital

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The 2016 Health/Safety Fair at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls this past Saturday, June 4. The event was a huge success.

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(left to right) Emma Knoerzer, Will Kurowski, Wyatt Knoerzer and Hattie Kurowski enjoy the 2016 Health/Safety Fair at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital after finishing the Run for the Trails run/walk event at Oconto Falls High School.

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Sam Wolf checks out the new bike he won at the 2016 Health/Safety Fair at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital.

Public, Local Media Invited to Open House on June 9

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SCO_RegionalSurgeryCenterThe public and local media are invited to celebrate the opening of the new, HSHS St. Clare Regional Surgery Center at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls on Thursday, June 9.

The open house will feature tours of the new facility and the opportunity to the meet the HSHS St. Clare Regional Surgery Center team. Ice cream will be served in honor of June Dairy Month.

Open House
· Thursday, June 9
· 3:30 to 5 p.m.
· HSHS St. Clare Regional Surgery Center, 835 S. Main St., Oconto Falls

HSHS St. Clare Regional Surgery Center opened April 11, 2016 to allow for an expanded variety of adult and pediatric surgical procedures to be performed at HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital. This includes general and vascular surgery, colonoscopies, colon and breast cancer surgery, hernia repair, advanced laparoscopic surgeries, minimally invasive surgeries and new treatments for varicose veins. The surgery center team is led by Richard McNutt MD, FACS and Tina DeGroot, APRN.

Run for the Trails

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Photo by MK Photography

Registration now open for the Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 2nd annual Run for the Trails 10k Run & 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run/Walk on Sat. June 4 at ST Paper Stadium, Oconto Falls High School. Proceeds benefit the creation, maintenance and promotion of a trail system in the Oconto Falls area. Plans will be unveiled for different phases of the new trail system, with construction on the first phase slated to start this year in Oconto Falls!

There are many new changes to the event this year. The start/finish will be at ST Paper Stadium at Oconto Falls High School. All 10k and 5k participants that choose to will receive a customized beach towel! The kids ½ mile run will be led by a huge line-up of costumed mascots like Buckle Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog, Smoky the Bear, Click-It Cricket, Vince & Larry the Crash Test Dummies, Scruff McGruff and of course the Oconto Falls Panther!  Also, taking place just a block away at the HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital campus after the run/walk is the Oconto County Health and Safety Fair – a fun and informative event for the entire family, plus chances to win prizes! 10k Run and 5k Run/walk participants will receive a free entry to win a Fitbit at the Health & Safety Fair!

The timed 10k/5k start at 7:30 am and the kids run approximately 9:15 am. Awards given for 10k/5k age/gender groups. For more information or to register TODAY visithttps://runforthetrails.eventbrite.com

We are still seeking sponsorships to help support this new trail system by supporting this event. Please contact Gail Yatso at 920-846-8306 or emailocontofallschamber@gmail.com for details.

Auditions for “The Odd Couple” – Abrams Theater

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Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc. will holding open auditions for their next play, The Odd Couple (Book by Neil Simon) on May 18 & 19, 2016 – 6:00pm-8:00pm at The Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple Street, Abrams.

This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

Actors age 18 and older are welcome to audition. The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. The casting is for 6 men and 2 women. You must audition in order to be in the show, no late entries will be allowed. Rehearsals will generally be on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights beginning in May. Show dates are scheduled for August 12-14 & 19-21, 2016. Please consider your availability for all rehearsals and show dates, and your level of commitment before auditioning. We are always looking for Backstage and Front of House Crew Members as well. For more information call Brandon Byng at (920) 826-5852.

Re-Opening of the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower

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Mountain, June 10, 2016: We are pleased to invite you to a re-opening ceremony of the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower on the Lakewood Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The ceremony will be held at 10a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016. The ceremony will take place at the tower approximately two and one-half miles north of Mountain, Wisconsin off of Old 32 (Forest Road 2106). We are planning to serve snacks and refreshments immediately after the ceremony at the Schoolhouse Bar (14007 WI-32) in Mountain.

The Mountain Fire Lookout Tower was built in 1935 by the U.S. Forest Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps. It was once a part of an extensive lookout tower network in the former Nicolet National Forest. The Mountain Fire Lookout Tower was the first tower in Wisconsin to be placed on the National Historic Lookout Register and the National Register of Historic Places. It also was the 41stlookout tower to be registered in the United States. The tower was taken out of service in 1970 and was last restored in 1994.The Mountain Fire Lookout Tower was restored in 2015-2016 through a partnership between the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest with financial assistance from the Oconto County Economic Development Corporation, numerous local businesses, organizations, communities and residents. Employees from the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District spent more than 500 hours doing the restoration work.

“This was a great partnership and community effort,” said Greyling Brandt, Recreation Program Manager on the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. “Together we were able to restore the tower and now can open it to visitors again to get an up close look at a piece of Wisconsin’s history.”

Today, the 100-foot steel tower with a 7-by-7 foot cab is one of the few remaining lookouts on the east side of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

The tower will be open to the public starting Memorial Day Weekend.

We sincerely hope that you plan to attend this ceremony. Please RSVP to tourism@ocontocounty.org or call 920-834-6969. We can also help provide information on area accommodations if needed.