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September 15, 2021
September 11th
Senate Scholar Applications
Blue Book Requests
Langlade County HeART Coalition
12th Senate District Calendar
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September 11th
On Saturday, the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the entire country took a moment to fulfil their vow to never forget. May we always remember the sacrifices made that day and those we have lost along the way.
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Senate Scholar Applications
I’m excited to announce that the Wisconsin State Senate is offering a unique educational experience to high school juniors and seniors. The Senate Scholar Program is an elite program designed to challenge Wisconsin’s best students. One student from each of the 33 Senate Districts will be selected to participate in this year’s week-long program in Madison.
The Senate Scholar Program provides an advanced government curriculum that includes classroom instruction, roundtable discussions, and a lab component. During the first part of the week the Scholars spend several days in a classroom setting where experts will teach Scholars about constituent relations, research and development of legislation, and bill drafting. Scholars will engage in roundtable discussions with legislative support agency directors and staff, media, and lobbyists throughout the week resulting in further insight into all facets of the legislative process. The remainder of the week will allow Scholars to put their knowledge into action. Scholars will staff the Senate floor during an actual legislative session and witness the Senate debate on legislation, as well as also draft their own bills and amendments, form their own mock committee, and elect committee leadership. Finally, the lab component culminates in Friday’s committee hearing that includes testimony from experts and members of the public. Although the daytime curriculum is rigorous, fun evening activities are planned for each group of Senate Scholars. Each Senate Scholar is required to stay at the Concourse Hotel in downtown Madison. Program facilitators stay at the hotel and are available to Senate Scholars 24 hours a day.
Applications are due by November 1, 2021. A digital copy of the application and more information can be found at: www.senatescholar.com. If you know of any local students that would be interested in this opportunity, please encourage them to apply!
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Blue Book Requests
The 2021-22 Wisconsin Blue Books will arrive at the end of the month! Reach out to our office with your name and mailing address to request yours today.
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Langlade County HeART Coalition
Two HeART benches at a public recreation area in Antigo; photo from Terri Johnson
"For three years, HeART (Healthy Aging in Rural Towns) coalitions in Iowa County, Langlade County, and Waupun have worked with the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing to assess community needs and resources, and identify and implement strategies to support rural aging-in-place.
During that time, the HeART coalitions have carried out projects to support older community members. These include adding accessible parking, placing benches in popular public areas, increasing the safety of pedestrian crossings, and developing and promoting lists of resources for older adults and their family caregivers."
You can read the entire article on the HeART coalitions here.
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12th Senate District Calendar
September 13-18: Fall Ride (Tomahawk)
September 18: Colorama (St Germain)
September 18: Oktoberfest (Three Lakes)
September 18: FestiFall (Lakewood)
September 18: Autumn on Main Festival (Lake Tomahawk)
September 18: Art in the Square (Crandon)
September 20: Annual Plum Lake EMS Pork Loin Dinner (St Germain)
September 21: Wisconsin State Parks: Extraordinary Stories of Geology and Natural History (TB Scott Free Library - Merrill)
September 25: ATV/UTV Scavenger Stampede (St Germain)
September 25: Beef-A-Rama (Minocqua)
September 25: Applefest (Niagara)
October 2: Cranberry Fest (Eagle River)
October 2: Crivitz American Legion Gun & Knife Show (Crivitz)
October 9: Pumpkin Fest (Three Lakes)
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