Local News
Campfire Kevin to entertain at Terrace Heights Retirement Community
On Tuesday, February 18 at 2 pm, Campfire Kevin will be performing at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston. Kevin entertains his audience by playing those well-known campfire tunes that have been loved for years. He sings, he plays guitar, and he takes requests!
The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited. If you would like to attend the February 20 performance, call 608-847-2377 to reserve your spot today. Also ask about a facility tour; apartments are now available.
Hillsboro Man Involved in Head on Collision Accident
A two vehicle head on crash on Pierce Hill rd in the town of Viroqua at approximately 7:15am Monday
February 10th. Robert Brand age 21 of Hillsboro, WI was traveling west on Pierce Hill rd and attempted to
pass two vehicles while approaching a knoll. The operator of the other vehicle Kimberly Johnson age 55 of
Viroqua, WI was traveling east coming over the knoll and was unable to avoid the pickup truck in her lane.
The vehicles struck nearly head on and came to rest in the front yard of a private residence.
Johnson was wearing her seatbelt and had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Viroqua Fire
Department. She was then flown by Gundersen Air to Emplify/Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI
with serious injuries.
Brand was not wearing his seatbelt and was able to exit his vehicle under his own power. He also sustained
injuries and was taken by private vehicle to Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI.
Several airbags were deployed in both vehicles.
Reserve your Spot for Upcoming MBMC Health Fair
Reserve your spot at the upcoming health fair hosted by Mile Bluff Medical Center on Thursday, February 20. Receive free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, and learn what your risk factors are for developing heart disease and diabetes. A lipid profile testing is also available for a small fee.
Appointments are required for all services, so call 608-847-1845 to reserve your spot today!
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
School Referendums Are Sending a Clear Message to Wisconsin Lawmakers by Anne Chapman
On February 18th the Mauston School District will once again ask voters to support a school operational referendum. Referendums last spring and November were voted down by voters. Mauston is not the only school district facing challenges. Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials research director Anne Chapman discusses in this article why the school districts are facing these challenges and what it means if things don’t change and if referendums don’t go through.
School referendums are sending a clear message
Terrace Heights annual Valentine’s BINGO
Back by popular demand, Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston is thrilled to host its annual Valentine’s BINGO event once again!
The public is welcome to come join the tenants at Terrace Heights on Tuesday, February 12, at 2 pm for a heartwarming afternoon of fun, laughter, and BINGO—where everyone’s a winner! Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and great company while celebrating the holiday of love.
RSVP is required to play. This event fills up fast, so call 608-847-2377 to reserve your spot today!
Kratche, Judith A. 79 of Camp Douglas
Roll the dice at Mile Bluff’s “Casino Royale: A High Stakes Gala”
Channel your inner Bond. James Bond that is.
Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation is inviting you to “Casino Royale: A High Stakes Gala” on Saturday, April 12 at Glacier Canyon Conference Center at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Step into a world of high-stakes intrigue and timeless sophistication at this James Bond 007-themed fundraising event! Don your finest Bond-inspired attire and join the foundation for an unforgettable evening where elegance meets philanthropy.
With appetizers, a plated dinner, and your own Casino Royale, you can join other MI-6 agents to try your luck at Blackjack, Poker, and Roulette to earn tickets for raffle baskets and other prizes of intrigue.
The foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support local healthcare through the work of Mile Bluff Medical Center. Funds raised through this event will be used to support the areas of greatest need which could include the Gateway Center & Emergency Department Expansion Project, medical equipment, healthcare scholarships, and other community health resources.
Should you choose to accept this mission to attend this exclusive 007, James Bond-inspired event on Saturday, April 12, you will be supporting a worthy cause while enjoying an evening of dinner, entertainment and fun. If you would like to extend your mission, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Wilderness.
General admission, group opportunities, and sponsorships are now available. For purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.milebluff.com/CasinoRoyale or call the foundation office at 608-847-2735.
Mile Bluff Medical Center hosts monthly diabetes discussions
If you are looking for answers and tips on how to live your life to the fullest while managing diabetes, plan to attend this month’s Diabetes Connect. At this informative and engaging discussion, Mile Bluff’s team of experts will be available to cover a variety of key topics, while you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with others and get tips from those on a similar health journey.
This event is free and open to everyone, including individuals with pre-diabetes and diabetes, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight toward living your best, and healthiest, life.
Diabetes Connect will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 1pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.
Registration is not required to attend. A virtual option is also available. Call 1 week in advance for details.
For more information, call 608-847-1848 or visit the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
Mile Bluff Medical Center donates to the Hatch Public Library in Mauston
Each quarter, employees of Mile Bluff Medical Center select an organization to benefit from their “Casual for a Cause” Fridays.
To generate funds, staff members are invited to wear jeans to work and contribute a donation toward the initiative. Thanks to the generosity of Mile Bluff’s staff, the most recent fundraising drive surpassed expectations, raising more than $1,376.
In January, Mile Bluff proudly donated these funds to Hatch Public Library in Mauston, reinforcing its mission to serve the community and expand valuable resources. “This beautiful building has so much to offer, and we are always looking for ways to enhance what we provide to the community,” said Bridget, Director of Hatch Public Library. “We are humbled and excited to receive this donation and grateful to see support from our community partners,” she added.
The medical center saw this opportunity as an important way to help individuals and families continue to have access to the tools they need to connect, learn, and grow. “By supporting the Hatch Public Library, we are helping to ensure lifelong learning opportunities for our community,” said Dara Bartels, Mile Bluff’s President and CEO. “We are happy to contribute in this small way and proud to support a resource that benefits so many.”
Mile Bluff remains dedicated to supporting the community, extending its impact well beyond the walls of the medical center.
