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Beds from Christ program works to fill needs

For nearly two decades a ministry of the local United Methodist Church has been working to help make sure people have a secure place to sleep each night. Beds from Christ was started in 2006 by members of the Medford United Methodist Church with the mission to provide beds and bedding to individuals and families in need in Taylor County. According to Jean Flood, who helps coordinate the program,

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Beds from Christ program works to fill needs

For nearly two decades a ministry of the local United Methodist Church has been working to help make sure people have a secure place to sleep each night. Beds from Christ was started in 2006 by members of the Medford United Methodist Church with the mission to provide beds and bedding to individuals and families in need in Taylor County. According to Jean Flood, who helps coordinate the program,

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Posted on October 11, 2023

Krause takes the reins at Taylor Credit Union

Daniel Krause is the new President/CEO of Taylor Credit Union taking over from longtime president Deb Woods who retired after more than two decades of leadership. Krause is a familiar face in the local financial community 143221 beginning as a loan officer at a local financial institution in 1993 and working his way up to being a branch manager and executive vice president before making the

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Krause takes the reins at Taylor Credit Union

Daniel Krause is the new President/CEO of Taylor Credit Union taking over from longtime president Deb Woods who retired after more than two decades of leadership. Krause is a familiar face in the local financial community 143221 beginning as a loan officer at a local financial institution in 1993 and working his way up to being a branch manager and executive vice president before making the

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Posted on October 11, 2023

Statewide more than 2.5 million ….

Statewide more than 2.5 million people are member owners of credit unions. Like many credit unions, Taylor Credit Union has a focus on improving the financial wellness of its members. Taylor Credit Union provides financial coaching at their Medford and Abbotsford offi ces. The coaching is private, individualized support from a certified coach with topics including creating a budget and managing

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Statewide more than 2.5 million ….

Statewide more than 2.5 million people are member owners of credit unions. Like many credit unions, Taylor Credit Union has a focus on improving the financial wellness of its members. Taylor Credit Union provides financial coaching at their Medford and Abbotsford offi ces. The coaching is private, individualized support from a certified coach with topics including creating a budget and managing

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Posted on October 11, 2023

County committee cool to carbon credits

A proposal to contract with an outside company to sell carbon credits based on county forest acreage will go to the full county board without a recommendation from the forestry committee. Earlier this year, the county was approached by the Climate Trust wanting to enroll the county forest acreage into the carbon credit program and serve as the broker selling the credits on the market. Carbon

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County committee cool to carbon credits

A proposal to contract with an outside company to sell carbon credits based on county forest acreage will go to the full county board without a recommendation from the forestry committee. Earlier this year, the county was approached by the Climate Trust wanting to enroll the county forest acreage into the carbon credit program and serve as the broker selling the credits on the market. Carbon

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Posted on October 11, 2023

Empowering health through primary care

National Primary Care Week, typically held in the third week of October, serves as a reminder of the central role that primary care plays in maintaining and improving our health. Primary care, sometimes referred to as family medicine, is comprised of caregivers who see patients for wellness exams and preventive health, while also addressing acute and chronic illness. They see patients of all ages

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Empowering health through primary care

National Primary Care Week, typically held in the third week of October, serves as a reminder of the central role that primary care plays in maintaining and improving our health. Primary care, sometimes referred to as family medicine, is comprised of caregivers who see patients for wellness exams and preventive health, while also addressing acute and chronic illness. They see patients of all ages

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Posted on October 11, 2023

Syphilis cases continue to rise in Wisconsin-affecting Babies, teens, and adults

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a memo to health care providers in the state calling for increased awareness and testing for the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis. Recently released 2022 surveillance data show a continued rise in cases in the state. Cases of syphilis increased 19% (1,608 to 1,916) from 2021 to 2022. Among those cases, congenital syphilis

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Syphilis cases continue to rise in Wisconsin-affecting Babies, teens, and adults

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a memo to health care providers in the state calling for increased awareness and testing for the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis. Recently released 2022 surveillance data show a continued rise in cases in the state. Cases of syphilis increased 19% (1,608 to 1,916) from 2021 to 2022. Among those cases, congenital syphilis

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Posted on October 11, 2023

Tips and advice for protecting older adults from scams, abuse

Like many of us, older adults are often targeted by con artists. Many victims don’t ask for help until it is too late! Help your friends, family, clients, or patients avoid fraud by knowing the signs of current or impending fraud. Warning signs that fraud may occur: • Frequent junk mail and spam calls. Incoming junk mail (illegitimate sweepstakes offers, etc.) or receiving frequent calls

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Tips and advice for protecting older adults from scams, abuse

Like many of us, older adults are often targeted by con artists. Many victims don’t ask for help until it is too late! Help your friends, family, clients, or patients avoid fraud by knowing the signs of current or impending fraud. Warning signs that fraud may occur: • Frequent junk mail and spam calls. Incoming junk mail (illegitimate sweepstakes offers, etc.) or receiving frequent calls

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Posted on October 11, 2023

Keep up to date on your financial needs over time

The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935. The Act, created a social insurance program that was designed to provide workers, age 65 and older, continuing income. Although the Act was passed in 1935, Social Security taxes were not collected until January of 1937. Workers and employers each paid one percent of the first $3,000 in wages and salary.

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Keep up to date on your financial needs over time

The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935. The Act, created a social insurance program that was designed to provide workers, age 65 and older, continuing income. Although the Act was passed in 1935, Social Security taxes were not collected until January of 1937. Workers and employers each paid one percent of the first $3,000 in wages and salary.

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Posted on October 11, 2023

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Gilman schools show improvement in state report card

Gilman schools show improvement in state report card

Medford Area Senior High School announces first quarter honor roll

Medford Area Senior High School announces first quarter honor roll

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Beds from Christ program works to fill needs

Beds from Christ program works to fill needs

Krause takes the reins at Taylor Credit Union

Krause takes the reins at Taylor Credit Union

Statewide more than 2.5 million ….

Statewide more than 2.5 million ….

County committee cool to carbon credits

County committee cool to carbon credits

Empowering health through primary care

Empowering health through primary care

Syphilis cases continue to rise in Wisconsin-affecting Babies, teens, and adults

Syphilis cases continue to rise in Wisconsin-affecting Babies, teens, and adults

Tips and advice for protecting older adults from scams, abuse

Tips and advice for protecting older adults from scams, abuse

Keep up to date on your financial needs over time

Keep up to date on your financial needs over time

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