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As we talk about ways to practice and promote unity and cooperation between our communities of faith, we are joined by Rev. Kerri Parker, Executive Director for the Wisconsin Council of Churches. Join us as Kerri shares with us about why this is passionate and meaningful work for her. Listen as she helps us consider how we can become more ecumenical, both personally and as communities of worship. Consider with us what it looks like to find common ground, even as the particulars of our faith may be different from one another. Additional ResourcesWebsite: Wisconsin Council of Churches: wichurches.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wichurchesEmail: Kerri Parker: execdir@wichurches.orgContact: https://www.wichurches.org/contact/Event: Ecumenical Service, Monday, November 20th, 2023, 6:30pm, City Center ChurchHashtagsEcumenical, Body of Christ, 1 Corinthians 12, Volunteer, Values, Mutual Admiration, Mutual AdmonitionSign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/about/newsletter

The Deforest Times-Tribune reports that the Wisconsin Council of the Blind has just opened a new on-site vision rehabilitation classroom at its office in Madison. The classroom will build on the Council's services, including vision rehabilitation therapy and low vision evaluations. Joining us to talk about the on-site vision rehabilitation classroom is Wisconsin Council of the Blind Executive Director Denise Jess.   For more info related to this week's show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-317-wcbs-on-site-vision-rehab

Episode 57 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More "Readers complete a text. And so storytelling is a collaborative activity.” - Liam Callanan IN THIS EPISODE “The act of listening is a very powerful one,” begins Liam Callanan in conversation with Sister Julia Walsh as her guest in Episode 57 of the Messy Jesus Business Podcast. Liam is an author, journalist and teacher who declares passion for writing, collaborating, Rome “and … the mess!”   Their conversation encompasses the community and connections that can come to fruition in the collaboration of listening, something he experiences in the celebration of mass in the Catholic Church. “... you're seeing other people lift up their voices and their hearts to God, and that's a powerful expression in community. It's all about sitting in the pew and turning to the person next to you and saying ‘welcome' … a very powerful, active witness for me.” Liam also shares his perception from the contextual container people put him in as a Catholic writer, an identity through which he finds opportunity for welcoming and mutual listening. “There's no box that doesn't have an opening. You just have to unseal it,” says Callanan. ABOUT THE GUEST Liam Callanan is a novelist, journalist and teacher. He is the author of The Cloud Atlas, and his nationally best-selling novel, Paris by the Book, was translated into multiple languages and won the Wisconsin Council of Writers 2019 Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award. He is also the 2017 winner of the George W. Hunt, SJ, Prize, awarded by America Magazine and the St. Thomas More Chapel and Center at Yale University. Liam's work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Slate, The New York Times, The Washington Post and the San Francisco Chronicle, and he's recorded numerous essays for public radio. He has taught for the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers, Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, and currently is a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Liam lives in Milwaukee with his wife and daughters. His most recent novel, When In Rome, will be published by Penguin Random House in March 2023. Check out Liam's website here: https://www.liamcallanan.com Liam's essays in America Magazine: https://www.americamagazine.org/voices/liam-callanan MESSY JESUS BUSINESS is hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.  Produced and edited by Colin Wambsgans. Email us at messyjesusbusiness@gmail.com BE SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Twitter: @messyjesusbiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messyjesusbusiness SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/messyjesusbusiness LISTEN HERE:

20230128-1 American Council of the Blind of Minnesota 20230128-1 Morning Session Day 4 Reaching Our Horizons In memory of Jason Santanna-White: Our longtime member and friend Jason passed away in November. His mother Ann asked that donations be made to ACBM in his memory. We appreciate the funds donated in Jason's name; we are dedicating the banquet in memory of Jason. Convention welcome Advocacy for Everyone: Enhancing Your Skills and Effectiveness” - Denise Jess, CEO, Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Madison WI Brief Review and Looking Ahead in 2023 in the Field of Educating Blind and Visually Impaired Students John Davis, Director, Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, Faribault, MN Terry Wilding, Superintendent of the Minnesota State Academies, Faribault, MN Kristin Oien, Specialist for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Minnesota Department of Education, Roseville, MN What's up and Coming at the Minnesota Library and NLS?” - Catherine A. Durivage, Library Program Director, Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library, Faribault MN Facing the Fear of Falling - Larry Johnson, Author and motivational speaker, San Antonio, TX Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

Well Oh My Gosh! What a wonderful conversation I was honored to be a part of. Please don't miss this conversation where I am able to chat with the amazing Cult specialist Rachel Bernstein. So much goodness!!!! And please go subscribe to her podcast RIGHT NOW!!! She has so much to share.Rachel Bernstein, therapist, and world-renowned cult expert shares her story for the first time. Rachel is the host of the “IndoctriNation” podcast. For 30 years, she has helped former cult members and those who have loved ones in cults and highly manipulative relationships. Rachel has helped people from over 300 cults throughout her career. She provides individual counseling, family counseling, and, when possible, group therapy for former cult members. She also helps families trying to reach out to their loved ones in the cult.She has led workshops and classes at USC in the School of Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry, at California State University at Northridge, and at various colleges and universities in the New York area. She is also a yearly presenter at the International Cultic Studies Association conferences and was a guest lecturer for the Clergy Emergency League and Wisconsin Council of Churches. She has presented at the Pacific Rim Conference for people in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and China who are affected by cults and relationships with narcissists, and, with colleagues, developed the program "Stronger After", a free 5-session program for initial support and education for people newly out of highly controlling, abusive, and restrictive environments.Connect with Rachel BernsteinWebsite Her Podcast: Support Her Work: LinktreeInstagram〰️〰️Shanny Pants〰️〰️YouTubeTikTokwww.ShannyPantsShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every seven minutes, someone in the United States will become blind or visually impaired, says the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired. We talk about the Council's resources and advocacy work with the executive director.

Rachel Bernstein, therapist, and world-renowned cult expert shares her story for the first time. Rachel is the host of the “IndoctriNation” podcast. For 30 years, she has helped former cult members and those who have loved ones in cults and highly manipulative relationships. Rachel has helped people from over 300 cults throughout her career. She provides individual counseling, family counseling, and, when possible, group therapy for former cult members. She also helps families trying to reach out to their loved ones in the cult.She has led workshops and classes at USC in the School of Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry, at California State University at Northridge, and at various colleges and universities in the New York area. She is also a yearly presenter at the International Cultic Studies Association conferences and was a guest lecturer for the Clergy Emergency League and Wisconsin Council of Churches. She has presented at the Pacific Rim Conference for people in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and China who are affected by cults and relationships with narcissists, and, with colleagues, developed the program "Stronger After", a free 5-session program for initial support and education for people newly out of highly controlling, abusive, and restrictive environments.Connect with Rachel BernsteinHer Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1prXo4iIxUfjYpfX671cUD?si=KOWPMrAsROyysB1vXNu3dwSupport Her Work: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/indoctrinationIG: https://instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Connect with Andrew PledgerLinktree: https://www.liinks.co/4ndrewpledgerSocials - @4ndrewpledger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time, Rachel Bernstein, therapist and world-renowned cult expert is sharing her story and recounts being raised in Judaism. Rachel is the host of the “IndoctriNation” podcast. For 30 years, she has helped former cult members and those who have loved ones in cults and highly manipulative relationships. Rachel has helped people from over 300 cults throughout her career. She provides individual counseling, family counseling, and, when possible, group therapy for former cult members. She also helps families who are trying to reach out to their loved ones in the cult. She has led workshops and classes at USC in the School of Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry, at California State University at Northridge, and at various colleges and universities in the New York area. She is also a yearly presenter at the International Cultic Studies Association conferences and was a guest lecturer for the Clergy Emergency League and Wisconsin Council of Churches. She has presented at the Pacific Rim Conference for people in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and China who are affected by cults and relationships with narcissists, and, with colleagues, developed the program "Stronger After", a free 5-session program for initial support and education for people newly out of highly controlling, abusive, and restrictive environments. Connect with Rachel Bernstein Listen on Rachel Bernstein's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrinationHer Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1prXo4iIxUfjYpfX671cUD?si=KOWPMrAsROyysB1vXNu3dw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/indoctrination IG: https://instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with Andrew Pledger Linktree: https://www.liinks.co/4ndrewpledger Socials - @4ndrewpledger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On May 9, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sits down with Dr. Richard Immler, Adult and Child Psychiatrist and Chair of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health; and Tim Saubers, Certified Peer Specialist and Chair of the Wisconsin Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advisory Council to discuss mental health awareness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and despite targeted improvements in mental health supports statewide over recent years, Wisconsin still has higher suicide and overdose rates than neighboring states. The mental health crisis for youth has gotten worse since the pandemic with insurance companies reporting a 100% increase in the percentage of self-harm, and mental health claims for teens compared to the prior year. Mental Health leaders discuss plans for improvement that include a focus on community treatment and peer supports along with attention toward addressing equity gaps.Mental Health Resources:Mental Health America of WisconsinNAMI WisconsinDisability Rights WisconsinNational Suicide PreventionCenter for Suicide AwarenessFarmer Wellness

John sits down with Christopher James to discuss church planting in the twenty-first century, the challenges facing churches old and young, and ultimately their shared optimism and hope for church renewal. They discuss Chris's book, Church Planting in Post-Christian Soil (Oxford, 2016) and the Awaken Dane grant that Upper House is co-leading with Chris and Dubuque Theological Seminary, the Wisconsin Council of Churches, and the Collaboration Project. Rev. Dr. Christopher B. James is Associate Professor of Evangelism and Missional Christianity at University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. There he leads the Master of Mission and Discipleship degree. He holds a Ph.D. in Practical Theology from Boston University School of Theology, a M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a B.A. from Wheaton College. For more information about Awaken Dane and/or joining a future cohort, please contact Johnna Georgia at georgia@wichurches.org or by phone at (608) 837-3108 Ext. 29. As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app and send us comments and suggestions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. Credits: music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Andy Johnson, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.

John sits down with Rev. Kerri Parker to discuss everything from Kerri's childhood and education to her recent work with the Wisconsin Council of Churches on forming church responses to COVID-19. Rev. Kerri Parker is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches, a position she has held since 2017. Prior to leading the WCC, Kerri served as pastor of McFarland UCC in McFarland, WI and as executive director of YWCA Rock County in Janesville. For more information about Awaken Dane and/or to join a future cohort, please contact Johnna Georgia at georgia@wichurches.org or by phone at (608) 837-3108 Ext. 29. We mentioned at the top how we enjoy interviewing ministers at work in our community, such as John's conversation with Rev. Kirk Morledge from last year. As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app and send us comments and suggestions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. Credits: music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Andy Johnson, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.

Mayor Rhodes-Conway is joined by Christine Neumann-Ortiz of Voces de la Frontera, the Reverend Marcus Allen of Mount Zion Baptist Church and Denise Jess, Executive Director, Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, to talk voting rights, voter suppression efforts, the importance of the ballot drop boxes and the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling affecting the upcoming April election.

Mayor Rhodes-Conway is joined by Christine Neumann-Ortiz of Voces de la Frontera, the Reverend Marcus Allen of Mount Zion Baptist Church and Denise Jess, Executive Director, Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, to talk voting rights, voter suppression efforts, the importance of the ballot drop boxes and the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling affecting the upcoming April election.

WBAY-TV says that the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Madison is pushing for change in accessible absentee ballots throughout the state. Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Executive Director Denis Jess will shed some light on this important accessibility issue.   To listen to this week's “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.   How to access ACB Media 1 and ACB Media 2 on Amazon Alexa: From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying: 1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I've Ever Said on this device” Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.   2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media” The new ACB Media skill will launch.   As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:  ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1 ACB Mainstream 2 is now ACB 2 Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).   For more info related to this week's show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-275-ada-compliant-absentee-ballots

Christians around the world are all responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways. There is a lot of harmful misinformation rooted in harmful and unhealthy theology and Rev. Kerri Parker, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches is here today to help us untangle some of that theology. She and her colleagues at the Wisconsin Council of Churches have been working incredibly hard over the past 18 months to provide guidance that has been used by churches and faith communities around the country about how we can faithfully respond to this pandemic. We are so grateful Rev. Kerri took the time out of an incredibly busy schedule (truly, she had just finished up a call with the White House before hopping on to record our podcast episode!!) to talk with us about how our faith can guide our response during this harrowing time.For more information and to access the various guidelines that the Wisconsin Council of Churches has provided, you can view all of their resources HERE....Rev. Kerri Parker is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches. In her work, she brings a strong faith commitment to ecumenical ministry and has demonstrated leadership in leading complex coalitions toward a common goal. Prior to coming to the Council, she served as pastor of McFarland UCC in McFarland, WI and as executive director of YWCA Rock County in Janesville, Wisconsin, a strong organization with roots in the social gospel, with programs dedicated to peace, racial justice and women's empowerment. Rev. Parker has served on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ and United Church Camps Inc., and is published in the anthology, There's A Woman in the Pulpit (Skylight Paths, 2015). She is a graduate of Smith College and the Chicago Theological Seminary. Rev. Parker is a member of Orchard Ridge UCC in Madison, Wisconsin and lives in McFarland with her family.

July 25, 2021 Covenant Presbyterian Church, Madison WI Text: Luke 2:1-7 Preacher: Rev. Kerri Parker of the Wisconsin Council of Churches Click to Read

Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, MS, is the associate dean for public health and community engagement at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Jon has also been active on pandemic influenza and bioterrorism working groups for the state of Wisconsin. His current research interests include viral disease surveillance in primary care, use of absenteeism monitoring in schools as early warning for influenza outbreaks, early detection of influenza in long-term care facilities, seasonality and epidemiology of influenza, attitudes toward immunization, and assessment of workload in primary care settings. He is an expert in vaccines and immunization policy, Temte has served on the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), also acting as chair of its Evidence-Based Recommendation Work Group. Temte was the first family physician to chair ACIP, from 2012 to 2015. Temte is chair of the Wisconsin Council on Immunization Practices, and serves as medical director for Public Health Madison & Dane County. On the national level, Temte is serving an appointment to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Board of Scientific Counselors. Politics & Life Sciences (PLS) Radio

For a long time now I’ve wanted to sit down and do an interview with my mother to ask her the big questions about life that we seldom (if ever) really discuss. So for this Mother’s Day, I decided it was time to prioritize this conversation, even if it meant having to suffer through the perils of recording on Zoom as opposed to chatting face-to-face. This episode is a very special and personal one that I recorded for me, not for social media shares, not for search engine optimization, and not to grow an email list. This one is for me. But my hope is that listening to today’s conversation inspires you to reach out to your parents (if you’re fortunate enough they are still alive), or your siblings, or those who helped shape the person you are today so you can have an honest conversation just like this one. This is the second of a 2 part interview where I’ve created a series of 20 specific questions I’m calling “20 Questions to Ask Your Mom On Mother’s Day” (which can of course be repurposed to suit your needs). These questions were inspired by a similar exercise from high performance coach Brendon Burchard in this Facebook post. Here is Part 1 of the interview if you haven't listened to it yet. If you’d like to use the same 10 questions I asked in the first part of this interview, here they are: YOUR FAMILY How did you meet your spouse, when, and how did you know they were the one? Were you scared to become a parent? What is your proudest memory of being a parent? What three words would best describe your approach to being a parent? In regards to both their careers and life choices, what is the most important thing my children should focus on? YOUR LIFE What three words would you say best describe who you tried to be in life and how you want to be remembered? What were the three best decisions you’ve ever made? What are you most proud of in life? What message do you have for your spouse that you want her/him to always keep in mind about you and your relationship together? What are you most thankful for? Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Continue to Listen & Learn Ep150: 20 Questions to Ask Your Mom on Mother’s Day Pt1 | with Jane Arnold Ep108: 20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt1 | with Al Arnold Ep109: 20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt2 | with Al Arnold Parenting Resources for Creative Professionals Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? Meet Evercast As work begins to slowly trickle in again, perhaps the most pressing challenge we as creative professionals face in our post-pandemic reality is real-time collaboration. Zoom is great for meetings, but it sure doesn't work for streaming video. Luckily this problem has now been solved for all of us. If you haven't heard of Evercast, it's time to become acquainted. Because Evercast's real-time remote collaboration technology is CHANGING. THE. GAME. → Click here to see a free demo of Evercast in action! This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio:   From 1995 to 2015, Jane Arnold was a part-time instructor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Viterbo University, Wisconsin Bankers Association, Northcentral Technical College and Connected University Harper Collins Publishing. She was also a Macintosh expert at Wisconsin Public Radio. She graduated from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1971 and finished her masters in 1976. She was the founder and president of Wisconsin Council for Gifted and Talented from 1975-1978 and was also involved in various gifted programs until 1982. She was also a part of the Project HAPPE from 1974-1978. Aside from her career in education, Jane was also the Vice President of Bank One Wisconsin Trust Company. She was also active in the community, being involved in organizations such as the YWCA GREATER Milwaukee, Girl Scouts of Greater Milwaukee, University Lake School and Waukesha County Technical College. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

For a long time now I’ve wanted to sit down and do an interview with my mother to ask her the big questions about life that we seldom (if ever) really discuss. So for this Mother’s Day, I decided it was time to prioritize this conversation, even if it meant having to suffer through the perils of recording on Zoom as opposed to chatting face-to-face. This episode is a very special and personal one that I recorded for me, not for social media shares, not for search engine optimization, and not to grow an email list. This one is for me. But my hope is that listening to today’s conversation inspires you to reach out to your parents (if you’re fortunate enough they are still alive), or your siblings, or those who helped shape the person you are today so you can have an honest conversation just like this one. This is the first of a 2 part interview where I’ve created a series of 20 specific questions I’m calling “20 Questions to Ask Your Mom On Mother’s Day” (which can of course be repurposed to suit your needs). These questions were inspired by a similar exercise from high performance coach Brendon Burchard in this Facebook post. If you’d like to use the same 10 questions I asked in the first part of this interview, here they are: YOUR BACKGROUND When were you born, where, and what memories come to mind when you think about growing up as a young child? What are the most formative memories or experiences you had as a child or teenager that led you to the person you have become today? What is the most important lesson you learned from your mom? What is the most important lesson you learned from your dad? If your parents were still alive today and could talk to my kids (their great-grandchildren), what would they want to share with them? YOUR CAREER What path did you begin on in life when you first became an adult and why? What career path (or paths) have you followed since then and why? What do (did) you love the most about your career? What makes you successful at what you do? What do you believe about yourself that has helped you endure difficult times, and what is the most difficult experience you remember teaching you this lesson? Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Continue to Listen & Learn Ep108: 20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt1 | with Al Arnold Ep109: 20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt2 | with Al Arnold Parenting Resources for Creative Professionals Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? Meet Evercast As work begins to slowly trickle in again, perhaps the most pressing challenge we as creative professionals face in our post-pandemic reality is real-time collaboration. Zoom is great for meetings, but it sure doesn't work for streaming video. Luckily this problem has now been solved for all of us. If you haven't heard of Evercast, it's time to become acquainted. Because Evercast's real-time remote collaboration technology is CHANGING. THE. GAME. → Click here to see a free demo of Evercast in action! This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio:   From 1995 to 2015, Jane Arnold was a part-time instructor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Viterbo University, Wisconsin Bankers Association, Northcentral Technical College and Connected University Harper Collins Publishing. She was also a Macintosh expert at Wisconsin Public Radio. She graduated from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1971 and finished her masters in 1976. She was the founder and president of Wisconsin Council for Gifted and Talented from 1975-1978 and was also involved in various gifted programs until 1982. She was also a part of the Project HAPPE from 1974-1978. Aside from her career in education, Jane was also the Vice President of Bank One Wisconsin Trust Company. She was also active in the community, being involved in organizations such as the YWCA GREATER Milwaukee, Girl Scouts of Greater Milwaukee, University Lake School and Waukesha County Technical College. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Rose Blozinski discusses problem and compulsive gambling. Rose is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling. Sometimes referred to as a "hidden compulsion," problem gambling affects people of all ages and demographics, their family members, and their friends. There is help. If you have a concern about yourself or a loved one contact: Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLE-5 or 1-800-426-2535 Chat Line: www.wi-problemgamblers.org Text: 1-850-888-HOPE or 1-850-888-4673

Normally at this time of year, I would've recorded a special show called "A Very Merry Sauk Prairie Christmas as I have for the past 5 years.  But alas, that was not to be so this year.  So not to be yet again thwarted by a virus, I reached into our archives and picked what I believe may have been the best of my interviews with the Legendary Wisconsin Author, Professor Jerry Apps.Jerry Apps, born and raised on a Wisconsin farm, is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the author of more than 35 books, many of them on rural history and country life. His nonfiction books include: Once a Professor, Living a Country Year, Every Farm Tells a Story, When Chores Were Done, Humor from the Country, Country Ways and Country Days, One-Room Schools, Cheese, Breweries of Wisconsin, Ringlingville USA (History of Ringling Brothers circus) and many others (more than 35 total remember?)Jerry has won awards for his writing from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Library Association (the 2007 Notable Authors Award), American Library Association, Foreword Magazine, Midwest Independent Publishers Association, Robert E. Gard Foundation, The Wisconsin Council for Writers (the 2007 Major Achievement Award), Upper Midwest Booksellers, and Barnes and Noble Bookstores, among others. He is a remarkable story teller, and as fine a man as you could ever hope to meet.  I'm sure you'll agree after you listen to this remastering of our 2019 show that he can spin a yarn with the best of 'em.Thanks for listening. Please check out our website at www.forsauk.com to hear great conversations on topics that need to be talked about. In these times of intense polarization we all need to find time to expand our Frame of Reference.

Rick Esenberg founder, President and General Counsel of the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) joins the inFocus program. Rick Esenberg and Jim Schneider discuss the many Constitutional Liberty cases that WILL is undertaking for the citizens of Wisconsin. They discuss the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the great debate in the country regarding the nomination of a replacement. On behalf of three Wisconsin residents and taxpayers, WILL filed a lawsuit in Polk County Circuit Court against Governor Tony Evers for violating state law by declaring a second public health emergency on July 30. State law forbids a governor from unilaterally extending a public health emergency beyond 60 days or skirting the law by declaring multiple 60-day emergencies for the same crisis. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an original action to the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking for a review of the Dane County health department’s order closing all schools, public and private, for grades 3-12. The original action is filed on behalf of 8 Dane County families, 5 private schools, School Choice Wisconsin Action, and the Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS). All these topics were discussed at length. Viewers were encouraged to call or text in their questions for Rick Esenberg. Find more information about Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty by going to their website at: Will-law.org Email: info@will-law.org Call: 414-727-WILL (9455)

#MyInvestingStory showcases the Investing Story of Successful Long-term Investors, who are everyday people. Ann and Ionnie McNeill, are both Lifetime Members and Volunteers of BetterInvesting, a non-profit focused on Investment Education for Individuals and Investment Clubs. Each week we interview a Special Guest, shining light on their investing story, lessons learned, words of wisdom, and resources to aid you in starting your investing journey. Dr. Mark C. Schug is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and President of Mark Schug Consulting. He is also a Senior Program Advisor at Lakeland University in Sheboygan, WI. Mark taught for over 36 years at the high school and university levels. He speaks and writes about economics and financial education. Mark has written and edited over 230 publications and over 125 articles that have appeared in national journals. He has written or co-authored over 25 books and monographs. His latest book is titled Teachers Can Be Financially Fit: Economists' Advice for Educators. Mark has spoken to local, state, and national groups throughout the United States and in 12 other countries. He has been quoted numerous times in local, state, and national news media. He served for several years on non-profit boards including the (national) Association of Private Enterprise Education, Economics Wisconsin, Business and Economics Academy of Milwaukee, School Choice Wisconsin, University School of Milwaukee, and the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies. Mark earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He has received six national awards for leadership, curriculum writing (two), service, and research (two) in economic education. Resources Mentioned Check out Mark's new book "Teachers Can Be Financially Fit: Economists' Advice for Educators" www.financiallyfitteachers.com Email: mschug@uwm.edu If you're looking for a BetterInvesting Chapter near you, check out our community at https://bit.ly/BILocalChapters or visit us at BetterInvesting South Florida Chapter Take the info from the podcast to the next level by becoming a BetterInvesting Member and joining us at our next Educational Event Grab a copy of “The Baby Billionaire's Guide to Investing: Building Wealth at an Early Age” If you have questions about the podcast or any of the programs we discuss here, email us at abetterinvesting@gmail.com The hashtag for the podcast is #MyInvestingStory Make sure to follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @BetterInvestingSFL Instagram: @BetterInvestingSFL Linkedin: @BetterInvestingSouthFlorida Twitter: @BI_SEFL

Have you had an experience that made it so you couldn’t *not* speak up and use your voice? It could have been something that happened directly to you or it could have been something you witnessed or learned about. My guest is Dr. Karla Manning, who had such an experience when she taught in South Africa, which she calls a transformative experience that led her to be more vocal about injustice and disparities, particularly in education. Karla is the founder of The Equitable Leadership Group, LLC, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy focused on K-12 schools. Karla received her PhD in Curriculum & Instruction and Multicultural Teacher Education.  How she sees what she does as a spiritual pursuit Using love to overpower fear Speaking truth to power Where Karla got her courage froKarla and I have a deep conversation in this episode about: The experience in South Africa that inspired her to speak out m The importance of language and using certain words The impact of silence This episode is part of our podcast series called Use Your Voice.   About My Guest: The Equitable Leadership Group, LLC is a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy based in Brooklyn, NYC. The Equity Leadership Group was founded by Dr. Karla Manning, who serves as the CEO and lead trainer for the company. Previously, she was a high school English teacher in the Chicago Public Schools System (2007-2011) and received her PhD in Curriculum & Instruction and Multicultural Teacher Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017. Bringing her 13+ plus years of teaching experience to ELG, she has developed systems and strategies designed for educational equity and excellence in K-12 classrooms and schools. Dr. Manning has delivered trainings and speaking engagements at the American Educational Research Association, National Association of Multicultural Education, Wisconsin Council for Teachers of English and is a member of The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa. She also teaches pre-service educators in culturally responsive teaching at the CUNY University system in New York City.   About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/190  Karla’s website: https://equityleadershipgroup.com/  Karla’s podcast “The Equity Experience”: https://equityleadershipgroup.com/the-equity-experience/  Register for our one-of-a-kind live virtual summit on October 15: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit/ Schedule a consult call to talk about creating your signature talk and thought leadership platform: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/contact.  Connect on LinkedIn: Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Karla Manning (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-manning-phd-a22773163/  Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 171: 5 Types of Webinars You Can Do to Build Your Business and Visibility with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz Episode 175: The Work of Anti-Racism as White Women with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz Episode 180: You Say You Want to be a Thought Leader: What That Really Means & How to Find Your Voice with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Finding Your Voice Series]

Rev. Kerri Parker, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches, preaches about what it means to take up our cross and follow Christ.

Have you heard the inspirational story of Gwen Jorgensen, CPA turned 2016 Olympic gold medalist? In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Elizabeth and Nancy Jorgensen. They are the authors of Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold. About Elizabeth Elizabeth Jorgensen received her undergraduate degree from Marquette University and her master’s from Carroll University. In 2017, she was named Carroll University’s Graduate of the Last Decade. Her memoir, co-written with Nancy Jorgensen, Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, is available from Meyer & Meyer Sport. Jorgensen is published in the Journal of Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English and served as guest editor for the Fall 2017 issue. Other work appears in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Azalea (Harvard University’s Journal of Korean Literature & Culture), Wisconsin State Reading Association Journal, and elsewhere. Learn more at lizjorgensen.weebly.com About Nancy A Wisconsin writer and musician, Nancy Jorgensen co-authored the 2019 memoir, Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. In alternating voices, she and daughter Elizabeth tell the story of Gwen Jorgensen’s path from CPA to Olympic gold medalist. Nancy earned a Bachelor of Music from Alverno College and a Master of Music from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A high school choir director for many years, she is the co-author of two music education books. Her writing also appears in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Prime Number Magazine, Cagibi, Ruminate Magazine, Brevity and elsewhere. About the Interview Elizabeth and Nancy will discuss the inspirational story of Gwen Jorgensen. Gwen, a CPA turned the 2016 Olympic gold medalist and the family that supported her unconventional path to success. Hear about the secret world of Olympic training, professional coaching, international travel, sponsor funding, and anti-doping requirements. Discover what it takes to be the best in the world! About Go, Gwen, Go: A Family's Journal to Olympic Gold Narrated in alternating voices Go, Gwen, Go: A Family's Journey to Olympic Gold is an inspiring story. This memoir introduces readers to a young woman of modest athletic achievements who uses desire and discipline to attain the ultimate in sport: the Olympic gold. To contact Elizabeth or Nancy or learn more about Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, visit https://lizjorgensen.weebly.com/ and https://nancyjorgensen.weebly.com/.

The City Clerk’s Office is celebrating National Disability Voter Registration Week by partnering with the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition and the Wisconsin Council for the Blind to highlight accessible options for voters of all abilities to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted.

We are joined by former state representative and Citizen Action Board member, Mandela Barnes, to discuss lessons from Tuesday's Alabama Senate election. Robert educates us on this week’s launch of the End Child Poverty campaign that Citizen Action is leading with WISDOM, Kids Forward and Wisconsin Council of Churches. We also discuss: New legislation from Rep. Goyke to cut Wisconsin’s prison population; Wisconsin now has 50 counties in a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies for "being directly responsible" for the opioid crisis; How legislation to close a corporate tax loophole in WI is being blocked by GOP leadership; and The latest Foxconn news. We also reflect on the 5 year anniversary of the Newton mass shooting of 20 students and 6 educators and how we have failed to pass basic gun restrictions since this incident.

We review the new Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) findings that the House healthcare bill will result in 23 million losing their health coverage and potentially destabilize the Wisconsin health insurance market. We also look at the prospects for the House plan in the Senate. We welcome Ken Taylor, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, to analyze President Trump’s budget and its repercussions for Wisconsin families. We look closer at Medicaid cuts in Trump’s budget and discuss how Trump’s budget is even upsetting Republican members of Congress. We close with a discussion of GOP plans to start a conservative “think tank” at the University of Wisconsin and Democratic efforts in the Joint Finance Committee to support state funding for two years of free college education.

In a media call this morning Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, and substance use disorder experts Dr Richard Brown and Jesse Heffernan raised concerns about Gov. Scott Walker proposed Medicaid waiver seeking permission from the Trump Administration to make a series of changes in the state’s BadgerCare program.

On the seventh anniversary of Obamacare we speak with John Peacock about the GOP health care bill that might replace it. We discuss the political aim of the Freedom Caucus, the pitfalls of Trumpcare, and how it will affect Wisconsin. Mr. Peacock is the research director for the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families. The post We talk Trumpcare with Health Care Expert John Peacock appeared first on WORT 89.9 FM.

This month we are joined by Jean Kalscheur from the Wisconsin Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Lynn Green, the Director of Dane County human Services.

This month we are joined by Jean Kalscheur from the Wisconsin Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Lynn Green, the Director of Dane County human Services.

We welcome Rep. Debra Kolste to talk about WEDC’s indefensible decision to give $2 million to John Deere to end 100 Janesville jobs for 80 jobs in Horicon. Tamarine Cornelius, an analyst with the Wisconsin Council of Children and Families to talk about new legislation to restrict local school districts ability to hold referendums to raise money for their schools. We also review the latest on efforts to take a machete to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board and campaign finance laws. We also discuss Paul Ryan’s election as Speaker of the House of Representatives and the release of the 2016 health insurance rates on healthcare.gov.

Citizen Action of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Council on Children and Families will host a media call to explain a new method for Wisconsin to accept the federal Medicaid funds for BadgerCare on its own terms. If Wisconsin requested a waiver from the federal government based on Iowa’s approved model it would allow substantial federal funding to pay for Wisconsin’s current insurance options, reducing the cost of coverage and saving the state hundreds of millions. Data will be released on the amount low income consumers would save. Savings to the state in the next state budget will also be discussed. Speaking Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin Jon Peacock, Research Director, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families State Representative Daniel Riemer Kevin Kane, Lead Organizer, Citizen Action of Wisconsin

More than 1,100 members of Wisconsin faith communities have added their names to a "Faithful Citizenship" statement in the last few months. The statement calls on people of faith to consider issues of poverty in their decisions at the voting booth this November. The signers come from more than 100 Wisconsin zip codes and from more than 20 different faith traditions. The statement, and the list of people who have asked to be counted as supporters, will be delivered to the gubernatorial candidates, Congressional candidates and the leadership of the Wisconsin state legislature. Leaders from the Wisconsin Council of Churches, the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, Citizen Action of Wisconsin Action Fund and WISDOM will hold a conference call on Thursday, October 23 at 9:30 am to discuss the statement and its implications for the election. Members of the media with questions contact david.liners1@gmail.com.

A presentation by Erica Nelson, Race to Equity, and Lawrence Torry Winn, Wisconsin Council on Children & Families.

Part of the Leagues Issues forums featuring Erica Nelson, Project Director, Race to Equity, and Lawrence Torry Winn, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Consultant, Wisconsin Council on Children & Families

New Report: Wisconsin Health Insurance Costs Higher Due to State Actions Statewide: On a media call Thursday July 3rd, Citizen Action of Wisconsin released “Taking the Next Step: The Role of States in Restraining Health Insurance Costs” (audio here). The full report uses statistical research techniques to demonstrate a relationship between state policy choices and health insurance rates. The report is based on first year 2014 premiums rates in 34 state which are publicly available due to the Affordable Care Act. The media call was joined by Senator Minority Leader Chris Larson and Jon Peacock of Wisconsin Council on Children and Families. The report reveals that 3 state policies that Wisconsin has not pursued have a measurable impact on the cost of coverage. Accepting federal Medicaid funds for BadgerCare, requiring insurance companies to submit proposed rates for prior approval, and having an elected insurance commissioner all are associated with lower health insurance premiums. The full report can be downloaded here. The report finds that the average Wisconsin resident will pay over $250 more per year because of failure to accept the funds for BadgerCare, while having a robust system of reviewing insurance rates could have reduced rates as much as $747.12 a year for the average individual plan. Key Findings In states that opt to reject federal Medicaid expansion funds, first year private insurance individual market rates are on average $373.68 per year higher. States such as Wisconsin which took other steps to limit the "coverage gap" when rejecting enhanced Medicaid funds still had premiums $251.29 per year higher than states which accepted the money. States with robust rate review which includes "prior authorization" for rate increases had first year insurance rate reductions of $747.12 on the individual market. States with elected insurance commissioners experienced a $519.84 reduction in private costs per year on the individual market.

Hello everyone, welcome to our 9th episode of Leigh!@Lunch. This is our last episode of the fall 2013 season and will resume again in January 2014. We hope you have enjoyed this season so far. This week Matt will be interviewing economist Bruce Rottman. Next, Leigh will interview storyteller Jim Weiss. Bruce Rottman has taught economics at many schools accross the country since 1980. He primarily teaches Economics and in 2000 won the NASDAQ Award presented to the top five economic educators in the nation and was twice the recipient of awards presented by the Wisconsin Council on Economic Education. He enjoys teaching people of all ages and during the summers speaks at FEE (Foundation for Economic Education) seminars for high school and college students. Jim Weiss  has been a professional storyteller for over 25 years. In 1989, he and his wife, Randy Weiss, formed a production company, Greathall Productions, and have thus far produced forty seven (47) storytelling recordings. Weiss' newest releases are "Julius Caesar and the Story of Rome" and "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch." We hope you enjoy this episode of Leigh!@Lunch and hope to see you again for next years episodes. And please don't forget to register with BlogTalkRadio in order to win great prizes such as the books we give out every week.

Hello everyone, welcome to our 9th episode of Leigh!@Lunch. This is our last episode of the fall 2013 season and will resume again in January 2014. We hope you have enjoyed this season so far. This week Matt will be interviewing economist Bruce Rottman. Next, Leigh will interview storyteller Jim Weiss. Bruce Rottman has taught economics at many schools accross the country since 1980. He primarily teaches Economics and in 2000 won the NASDAQ Award presented to the top five economic educators in the nation and was twice the recipient of awards presented by the Wisconsin Council on Economic Education. He enjoys teaching people of all ages and during the summers speaks at FEE (Foundation for Economic Education) seminars for high school and college students. Jim Weiss  has been a professional storyteller for over 25 years. In 1989, he and his wife, Randy Weiss, formed a production company, Greathall Productions, and have thus far produced forty seven (47) storytelling recordings. Weiss' newest releases are "Julius Caesar and the Story of Rome" and "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch." We hope you enjoy this episode of Leigh!@Lunch and hope to see you again for next years episodes. And please don't forget to register with BlogTalkRadio in order to win great prizes such as the books we give out every week.

author, investigator and artist with a penchant for Lhasa Apsos and werewolves, living in the Kettle Moraine area of SE Wisconsin. My books include my latest, Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America (Tarcher/Penguin, August 2012) as well as Weird Wisconsin and Weird Michigan in the B&N Weird US series, sequels Strange Wisconsin and Strange Michigan (Trails Books), Trails titles The Poison Widow, The Beast of Bray Road, and Hunting the American Werewolf, and three volumes in a new Chelsea House YA series,Werewolves, Lake and Sea Monsters, and Mythical Creatures. Most recent areMonsters of Wisconsin, preceded by Haunted Wisconsin: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Badger State, both from Stackpole Books, and The Michigan Dogman, Werewolves and Other Unknown Canines Across the USA fromUnexplained Research. Scroll down for book list with links) Linda's degree from UW-Oshkosh is in art education, and she taught part time while also working for ten years as a reporter, columnist and cartoonist for The Week, a county newspaper based in Delavan, Wisconsin. She won several first-place national awards from the National Newspaper Association for best feature stories, and additional state awards from organizations such as the Wisconsin Donor Network, Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Her editorial cartoons were featured in “Best Editorial Cartoons 1991, 1992, and 1993.” illustrates her own books. She has canvassed Wis. and Michigan looking for the strange and offbeat, from outsider artists and giant roadside statues to local cemetery lore, eccentric people and history, to ghost stories and unidentified creatures and UFO's. She put over 5,000 miles on her “weirdmobile” and found enough strangeness to fill both Weird Michigan and Weird Wisconsin for Barnes & Noble in 2006, and the sequels, Strange Michigan and Strange Wisconsin for Trails Books. I am represented by the amazing Jim McCarthy of Dystel and Goderich Literary Agency. Watch for several other projects including a fantasy series with the first book TBA soon. And then there is my artist hat, for which I am represented by http://www.artfactoryillustrators.com/ in Elm Grove, Wisconsin.I have illustrated many of my own books. To contact me regarding a sighting or to book a presentation/talk or appearance fot your radio or TV show, media interview, conference, meeting, school, library or other venue please e-mail me at lindagodfrey99(“at” symbol) gmail.com! Program topics include Werewolves and Other Strange Creatures, Weird Wisconsin, Haunted Wisconsin, Weird Michigan, The Michigan Dogman, God Johnson, and The Poison Widow (true historic crime). www.lindagodfrey.com Linda S. Godfrey's books The Poison Widow, a true story of sin,strychnine and murder, Trails Books 2003 The Beast of Bray Road; tailing Wisconsin's werewolf, Trails Books 2003 Weird Wisconsin (coauthored with Richard D. Hendricks), Sterling Publishers 2005 Hunting the American Werewolf ( basis of History Channel show Monsterquest's American Werewolf) 2006 Weird Michigan, Sterling Publishers 2006 Strange Wisconsin; more Badger State weirdness, Winner of 2008 independent publishers best book awards bronze medal Trails Books (Big Earth) 2007 Werewolves, Chelsea House 2007 Lake and Sea Monsters, Chelsea House 2008 Strange Michigan (coauthored), Trails Books 2008) NO LONGER AVAILABLE Mythical Creatures, Chelsea House 2009 Haunted Wisconsin, Ghosts and strange phenomena of the Badger State,Stackpole 2010 The Michigan Dogman, Werewolves and Other Unknown Canines Across the USA, Unexplained Research 2011 Monsters of Wisconsin, Stackpole 2011 Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America, Tarcher/Penguin 2012 COMING UP: PUBLIC APPEARANCES TALKS & SIGNINGS CALENDAR OF APPEARANCES AND SIGNINGS: Sept. 22 11-6 pm Haunted Rockford Paracon Sept. 25, 7 pm Central – 30 Odd Minutes TV Show with Jeff Belanger Sept. 29, 9:30 pm Central – Ghost Village Radio Oct. 4, 12-1 am Central — Coast to Coast AM Radio Oct. 10, 10-12 am Central — Ground Zero Radio with Clyde Lewis Oct. 13, 2 – 3:15 pm — Washington County Historical Society Courthouse Museum, West Bend WI, EVENT CANCELLED Oct. 16, 2-4 pm EST– interview on The Paracast — broadcast date TBA Oct. 18, 6:30 pm — Mukwonago Public Library, presentation and signing Oct. 20, 4-5 pm — Racine Barnes & Noble Horrorfest, talk, sales and signing Oct. 22, 9:25-9:55 pm EST — The Bryan Eggers Show West Palm Beach FL Oct. 24, 7 pm — Marshfield Public Library, presentation and signing Oct. 25, 12:30-1:30 pm — UW-Wood County, Marshfield WI Oct. 26, 11:30 am – noon EST — KNND-AM Eugene OR Oct. 26, 7 pm — Burlington Vortex Conference, Burlington WI Oct. 30, 6 pm — Wautoma Public Library Presentation and Signing Oct. 31 — Morning Show KTSE AM Sacramento CA Nov. 4, 8 pm Central — Bigfoot Tonight with Chuck Prahl Nov. 7, 6 pm — Beaver Dam Public Library

This month on Senior Beat we were joined by Patricia Guttenberg, the Program Coordinator at the Madison Senior Center, to talk about the annual holiday Festival of Wreath; and by Lorretta Himmelsbach, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Jean Kalscheur, a Vision Rehabilitation Teacher, to talk about vision issues and how they affect seniors.