Adults

Presented Dr. Sam Blum, Capitol Physical Therapy

Learn about how exercise can improve overall health and how activity can be implemented on a daily basis.

Dr. Blum earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sport Science from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, and later when on to achieve his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Creighton University. He grew up in the Madison area, attending Memorial High School and is excited to be back providing physical therapy to patients in the community in which he grew up.

Join us for a weekly bonus session on Thursday mornings as instructor Nancy Osley invites you to practice this form of exercise and relaxation with controlled breathing and movement.

Meet Janesville author Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele, writer, newspaper columnist and inspirational speaker, who has survived three enormous storms that came her way, by using humor, and the power of love, family, friends, and faith.

When she was 38, her world was rocked, when her husband, a pilot, was killed when his plane crashed. The next 'storm' was breast cancer. A few years ago, she had an aneurysm and extensive brain surgery.

Despite all this, she’s turned to humor as a healing and survival tool.

Presented by Ron Kean

Ron will talk about raising a small flock of chickens. Topics will include getting started, breed selection, and a few rules to follow. He’ll also cover a few common problems people might encounter and some ways to prevent them, and leave time to answer questions.

In the great oral tradition of the story teller, Sari Semple takes us back to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of the mid-nineteenth century. As Sari spins her tales the listener is transported to those hills. The stories blend together the folklore and the gritty reality of life in the ridges and hollers of Appalachia. These original stories, written and performed by Jessica, are comic, dramatic and even tragic. Young and old alike will be spellbound by the rich tapestry of words woven by Sari. She is the First Lady of Appalachia.

Invited Candidates are: 

• Taysheedra Allen
• William Landgraf
• Colleen Little
• Thomas Sandow (unable to attend)

Moderator: Dan Jardine

This program is sponsored by the DeForest Area Public Library and the DeForest-Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce.

Each candidate will present opening and closing statements.

A question-and-answer period will follow with prepared questions.

The moderator will pose other questions, as time allows, submitted by the audience.

Invited Candidates are: 

• Keri Brunelle
• Stephanie Sarr
• Jan Berg
• Megan Taylor
• Brian Coker
• Ryan Weis
• Gussie Lewis

Moderator: Jon Bales

This program is sponsored by the DeForest Area Public Library and the DeForest-Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce.

Each candidate will present opening and closing statements.

A question-and-answer period will follow with prepared questions.

The moderator will pose other questions, as time allows, submitted by the audience.