March 2016

In agriculture, opportunity is often created from overcoming challenges. So when I hear people say “work for the best and prepare for the worst,” it is the American farmers and ranchers who come to mind because they characterize the optimism and resilience of the very concept, especially when it comes to overcoming severe weather.

Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage.
Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. This program is brought to you by the Alzheimer’s Association.

America’s definitive showcase of customized cars will return to Milwaukee in 2016, following a successful three-day event last July. The 2016 <i>Car Craft </i>Summer Nationals, presented by Chevrolet Performance, is the country’s premier gathering of street machines and muscle cars and returns to Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, WI, just outside Milwaukee, July 15-17, 2016. Registration is now open, with special pricing available through June 30th.
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The Green County Master Gardeners Association (GCMGA) is excited to present their 9th Annual Gardening Symposium. “Garden Inspirations for All Seasons –Tasteful Gardening for Style and Fun” will be held on Saturday, March 12th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Peppercorn Banquets at the Ludlow Mansion, 1421 Mansion Drive, Monroe. Both experienced and novice gardeners are encouraged to attend this public seminar. Participants will receive lunch, refreshments and resource materials with their paid registration.