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Get Checking Workshop — December 7
Want to save money cashing your paychecks? a safe place to keep your funds? a second chance? The Get Checking workshop will show you how to choose an account that is right for you including… low cost checking options, avoid costly fees, checking account benefits, including debit cards and electronic bill paying. You'll learn balancing your checking account and how your account relationship can help you establish credit and access other services. The workshop will be held at 212 River Drive, Wausau on Monday, December 7, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The cost is $10 per person.  Get Checking Workshop (2 pages, 92 KB) |
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Heart Healthy Holiday Cooking — PowerPoint Presentation & No Salt Seasoning Recipe Guide
Low fat cooking is an important part of a heart healthy diet and in important for the whole family. Many recipes can
easily be changed to decrease the amount of fat, cholesterol, and sodium—and still taste great! Join us for a fun and tasty afternoon of taste testing some “Heart Healthy Holiday Recipes”. Also, learn how to take some old family favorites and make them a little healthier.  Cooking Healthy for the Holidays Slideshow (32 slides, 462 KB) | No-Salt Seasoning Recipes (1 page, 67 KB) |
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FREE Financial Counseling — 2010 dates...
Are you struggling with having enough money to pay your bills? Are you puzzled with your finances? Have you recently lost your job and are struggling to make ends meet? If you said yes to any of the above questions then, this program is designed for you. You are not alone. The Marathon County UW-Extension is offering a Financial Counseling Program. This includes a group format where we will discuss the basics of why we need to budget, and then you will be partnered one-on-one with a trained volunteer who will go over your individual situation with you and help you start to build a money management plan. Free Financial Counseling Program (1 page, 27 KB) |
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Concerned About High Energy Costs This Winter? — Financial Assistance Available
The Home Energy Plus Program may be able to help. Energy Services for Marathon County offers grants for low income individuals and families. The grants are determined by energy costs, household size, income, property type, etc. Some households may qualify for a free home weatherization. For more information call Energy Services, Inc at 715-842-3111. If you don't qualify for financial assistance, check the Energy Star website for available tax credits for energy efficiency >>> | Tips on lowering your heating costs >>> |
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Rent Smart for Professionals, Law Enforcement, Social Workers... — January 26, 2010
This program is designed to give
participants basic knowledge of Wisconsin
Landlord Tenant Law and basic court
procedures that your clients are likely to
face when they enter into a lease or face
eviction.
People who assist others are often faced
with a dilemma. On one hand they want to
keep their clients educated, on the other
hand they don't have the knowledge to do
so. A dynamic, fun, lively, interactive
renters program, includes: Tenant legal matters, Possible solutions, Select negotiation tips, Eviction procedure, Common traps, Myth Busting, Dragon Slaying or Court
Procedure, and Damsel-in-Distress Syndrome. This workshop will be held Monday, January 26, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - noon at 212 River Drive, Room 5 in Wausau. Brochure with registration form (2 pages, 109 KB)
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Rent Smart for Landlords & Tenants — January 26, 2010
Are you currently in a rental property or
planning on renting in the near future?
This program will help you be more
prepared for the responsibilities that
come along with being a tenant. Do you
know how much you can afford to spend
on rent each month? Do you know what
the law states as far what your rights
and responsibilities are as a tenant? Rent Smart stresses information that
can help participants succeed as tenants
and avoid confrontations and legal
hassles. This workshop will be held Monday, January 26, 2010, 6-9 p.m. at 212 River Drive, Room 5 in Wausau. Brochure with registration form (2 pages, 100 KB)
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Project Livesaver Available in Marathon County
The Goal of Project Lifesaver is to save lives – by locating missing persons who suffer from Alzheimer’s Diseases, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or persons with Developmental Disabilities or other high risk wanderers. Individuals enrolled in the program wear a personalized wristband that emits a silent
tracking signal every second, 24 hours a day. When caregivers notify Law Enforcement that the person is missing, the Sheriff’s Department’s specially trained
officers respond and search using
a mobile tracking system. The average search and rescue time is less than 30 minutes. Learn more at the
Aging & Disability Resource Center's website >>>
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Dealing with a
Drop in Income
Sometimes a household’s income drops suddenly because of a
job layoff, an illness or death, or a divorce. It’s natural to feel
shocked or panicked or to want to ignore the situation. As hard as it is, you need to let your creditors know about your
financial situation. Some of your creditors may be willing to work
with you during a rough patch if you’re honest with them and
contact them before you miss any payments. No matter how bad your situation might be, ignoring your worries
won’t make them go away. Dealing with a Drop in Income (8 pages, 191 KB)
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Food Safety Tips for Seniors: What to Keep, What to Toss
A lot has changed over your lifetime — including the way food is produced and distributed. It used to be that food was produced close to where people lived. Many people shopped daily, and prepared and ate their food at home. Eating in restaurants was saved for special occasions. Today, food in your local grocery store comes from all over the world. And nearly 50 percent of the money we spend on food goes to buy food that others prepare, like "carry out" and restaurant meals. Food Safety Tips for Seniors (4 pages, 277 KB) |
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Am I Heart Smart
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in American and throughout the world. Don’t make a life-threatening mistake by assuming that you are not at risk for a heart disease. Your blood cholesterol level is one or the leading factors with heart disease. This quiz developed by the National Institutes of Health lets you test your knowledge about high blood cholesterol with the following statements. Am I Heart Smart Quiz (3 pages, 93 KB)
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Poverty Simulation
The Poverty Simulation is an educational program sponsored by UWEX, originally developed and copyrighted by the Reform Organization of Welfare (ROWEL) Education Association in Missouri. It has been adapted it for use in Wisconsin. The simulation experience is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month. The object is to sensitize participants to the realities faced by low-income people. Learn more about the Poverty Simulation >>>
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“Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate” and End of Life Planning
Do you have personal possessions that you treasure and want to pass on? Do you know how you plan to do so? Many people assume that if they have a will that the dispersing of their personal belongings after they are gone will go smoothly. This is not always true. Many people do not put personal items that might or might not have a monetary value into a will and this often causes family strife when it comes to dispersing those items which is called ‘non-titled property transfer’. Come join us to talk about methods to distribute those items such as; guns, dolls, books, dishes, pictures, etc. The program includes a workbook for you to take with you to work through the decision process of dispersing family belongings. If interested please contact
Jackie Carattini at (715) 261-1242.
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FREE Canner Gauge Testing Available
This is the season for canning fruits and vegetables. Dial gauges should be tested every year to make sure they are accurate and at the right pound of pressure. The Marathon County UW-Extension office, 212 River Drive, Wausau will test dial gauges at no charge anytime of the year. To make an appointment, call (715) 261-1231 to set up a time to have your canner cover tested. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm.
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Advice for Consumer Credit Counseling
Many of us find ourselves deep into debt. Between new credit card purchases and already existing debt, many will seek the help of consumer credit counselors. The UW-Extension has several articles with advice before contacting the credit counselors:
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FAMILY LIVING TOPICS
If you have any questions regarding Family Living in Marathon County, please contact:
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Jackie Carattini
Family Living Agent
Marathon County-UW Extension
212 River Drive, Suite 3
Wausau, WI 54403-5476
Phone: 715-261-1242
Phone: 800-236-0153
Fax: 715-261-1238
jackie.carattini@ces.uwex.edu
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