HEALTH
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Miracle fundraisers
Jim and Joyce Jackman of River Falls are the grandparents of these four youngsters, three of whom, along with other participants in Litchfield, Minn., took part in the MiracleKids Thriathlon held last month in Chanhassen, Minn. The group raised $10,000 for the Miracles of Mitch Foundation, which serves families with a child battling cancer in a Minnesota hospital. With the exception of Garrison Jackman, in center foreground, his older sisters and brother who took part are, from left to right: Sydney, Ariana and Kal Jackman.
September 02, 2010
Volunteers needed for therapeutic riding
Walk On Therapeutic Riding is in need of volunteers for side walkers and horse leaders.
August 31, 2010
Harvest Moon Barn Dance to benefit cancer care is Oct. 2
The River Falls Area Hospital Foundation’s fifth annual Harvest Moon Barn Dance will be on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Westridge Farms, just west of River Falls. The event will again benefit the foundation’s “Access to Care” fund, with a special focus on expanding access to cancer care services at River Falls Area Hospital and throughout the region.
August 31, 2010
A glimpse into guide dogs; local family works with one, trains another
Debbie Griffin photo
The Johnsons consider it special that September is National Guide Dog month. They soon finish training their puppy pupil. In front are Jordan with guide dog Mikey, Sally with leader dog-in-training Takk, and Dave standing in back.
By Debbie Griffin , August 30, 2010
Good cause
Tim Bredahl, right, chairman of the 13th annual Red Tee and inaugural Pink Tee Invitational at the River Falls Golf Club, presents a check for $500 to Kellie Burrows of the American Cancer Society last week at the golf club.
August 28, 2010
First aid kits lead to learning about leadership
“The Eagle Badge is the highest rank in Boy Scouts,” began 17-year-old Mikhail Ballard of the town of Troy, who explained why he accepted the challenge to obtain the coveted badge.
By Vera Roy-Stoeberl , August 27, 2010
Medical clinic set to open in Roberts
The Roberts Medical Clinic is scheduled to open this November in the Miller’s Crossing shopping center in Roberts. Dr. Clemma Nash, a resident of Roberts, will staff the clinic full time.
August 23, 2010
Discussion confronts bullying 
A group of seven sponsors arranged to bring a special presenter 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, to the public library (downstairs) for a free talk called: “Who’s the Target? The broad impact of bullying and action steps for communities and schools.”
By Debbie Griffin , August 19, 2010
Can do for cancer - walk this Saturday in El Paso
Appreciation goes to the Ellsworth community for many years of donating cans for the American Cancer Society, and to Scott and Joanne Gulbranson of JoJo’s Jewelry and Gifts for managing and maintaining the collection site.
August 18, 2010
Memory Walk set for September 18
Local volunteers have joined forces with the Alzheimer’s Association to raise funds and increase awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. The St. Croix County Memory Walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 18, at The Deerfield, 1127 W. Eighth Street, in New Richmond.
August 17, 2010
Breathalyzer business builds, brings awareness
While classmates at UW-River Falls, two young men started in February a breathalyzer business venture that has now expanded.
By Debbie Griffin , August 13, 2010
St. Croix County establishes flood resource center
St. Croix County Emergency Management officials are urging flood victims to report damage related to the recent storms and to take important health and safety precautions.
August 12, 2010
UW health research project visits River Falls, townships this month
Beginning now and through September, survey teams from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW), will visit households in the city of River Falls and the towns south of the city including Oak Grove, River Falls and Trimbelle.
August 12, 2010
Pierce County Health department issues health and safety precautions for flood
The Pierce County Public Health Department officials are urging victims of the recent flooding to take the following health and safety precautions.
August 11, 2010
Racing through wine country
Submitted photo
Four friends from River Falls traveled to California for the Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon July 18. The race course wound through the wine country and afterward, participants attended a wine-tasting event. Left to right: Aileen Cleary, Jill Karras, Kensey Schultz and Beth Senoraske.
August 10, 2010
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