http://www.newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-s5.jpgFormer Congressman David Obey and top budget experts debunk claim by Walker and Legislative allies that federal funds for filling the holes in BadgerCare are uncertain.

GREEN BAY - Brown County Library will kick off its 2013 Summer Reading Programs with a fun, family-oriented celebration on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 10 a.m. - Noon, in the garden of the Central Library, 515 Pine Street, downtown Green Bay.

The featured performer is Chicagoan Dave Fleming – magician, juggler, stilt walker and more!  Dave has performed for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, as well as the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Macy's, and FAO Schwarz, just to name a few. He gets everybody into the act so fun is had by all. This is Fleming’s first appearance at the Brown County Library.

This free family event also features balloon creations by The Balloon-a-tics, face painting, drawings to win a variety of prizes including tickets to “Day Out with Thomas” at the National Railroad Museum and other fun activities.  The library’s mascot, Rover Reader, and “Martha” the dog (from Susan Meddaugh’s picture books) will attend and pose for pictures. Complimentary popcorn and A&W root beer will be served. The event will be held indoors in case of rain.

The kick-off is the first official sign-up day for Brown County Library’s three Summer Reading Programs for children, teens and adults: “Dig Into Reading” for preschool to grade 5; “Beneath the Surface” for grades 6 and up and “Groundbreaking Reads” for older teens and adults.  Prizes and incentives will be awarded to participants and include passes to the National Railroad Museum, Joannes and Resch Aquatic Centers, Library Morning at the Brown County Fair, restaurant coupons, a free book and more. Grand prize drawings will award gift cards to teen readers and adults can enter drawings for a variety of prizes including gift cards and Kindle Fires.

The Summer Reading Program is funded in part by the Green Bay Packer Foundation; Nicolet Federated Library System; the Friends of the Brown County Library; and individual program sponsors.  In-kind supporters include Green Bay Metro, Green Bay Park & Rec; The Reader’s Loft; Green Bay Press-Gazette, Brown County 4-H; Brown County Fair Association; Ray and Joan Kroc Center; National Railroad Museum and many other local restaurants, organizations and individuals.  Summer event calendars listing complete details and programs offered county-wide are available at all Brown County Library locations and online at www.browncountylibrary.org

GREEN BAY -  The 9th St. Wellness Center here in Green Bay has announced a full schedule of events for the coming week. The Carpooling sign-up list from Appleton/Neenah/Oshkosh and surrounding areas! Please call or email to the 9th St. Wellness Center if interested in attending our events in Green Bay but wanting to share transportation with others.  More FUN with Less Expense for everyone!

Monday, May 27  Memorial Day

The 9th Street Wellness Center is closed.

Tuesday, May 28

10 am - noon   Acupressure with Shirley Vanden Elzen. Special Rate! $45 an hour

6-9 pm             FREE Intenders Circle with Coral Sheedy  The principles offered in the Law of Attraction  Optional potluck

Wednesday, May 29

3 – 6 pm          Laurie Stimpson will Connect with Loved Ones ($20 per person please RSVP) 321-4066 Laurie is intuitive, medium, and                                                          teacher. I am here to help people looking for guidance, understanding, a sense of belonging and well-being to find that

center within them.  My intention is to guide others to know themselves both as a spiritual being and a human being.

Thursday, May 30

6:00 pm                       Kundalini Yoga with Rebecca (Gian Jiwan Kaur) $10  RSVP limited space for 6)

Friday, May 31

Open Apt./Classes

Saturday, June 1^st

CELEBRATE with us 2 years of Service to our Community 10 am - 3 pm

9:00 am Ribbon Cutting with the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce

Speakers:

10:00-10:45 am Connect Inc. (Cancer Concierge) 920-445-8992

Jennifer Hickey and Kimberly Demeny, Co-Founders of Connect Inc., a cancer concierge is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping cancer patients, caregivers and families connect with the resources they need.  We strive to help people experience a more confident and hope-filled journey. Our services are tailored to a client’s needs; we help in many ways.  A few include helping  find transportation to treatment, locating possible second opinion sources, drafting appeal letters to insurance companies for denied coverage, locating therapy resources, etc.  We are located at 2360 A Dousman Street, Suite 2, Green Bay.    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

11:00-11:45 am Gramma Be (Renee Beese) 920-651-0625

A former D.A.R.E. Police Officer, Gramma Be taught children to resist the temptations of drug use and gang activity.  Kid Values That Stick book series, teaches children to feel good about who they are and how to make powerful choices in their life. Gramma's passion in these subjects and her prior experience as a DARE Officer lend the perfect combination for age appropriate teachings and fun for children K-8, These Books speak to adults too! They remind us of easy choices and practical ways to relate to each other.

12:00-12:45 pm Dr. Chris Meyer DC (NET) 920-465-1111

1:00-1:45 pm Bonnie Groessl, MSN 920-468-9315

Nurse Practitioner, Holistic Coach, Author of “Take Time for You”

Life is busy and we often take care of everyone else first. Take some time for you and enjoy a wonderful mini vacation through guided imagery presented by Bonnie Groessl. Bonnie will also share self-care tips you can fit into your busy schedule, so you can take time for you every day.

2:00-2:45 pm Terry Lemerond (Terry Naturally) 920-965-1002

Terry will be speaking about Pain and Inflammation.  Terry Lemerond is a natural health expert with over 40 years of experience.  He has owned health food stores, founded dietary supplement companies, and formulated over 400 products.  Terry is a published author and appears on radio, television, and is a frequent guest speaker.  This energy and zeal are simply part of Terry’s mission – as it has been since the beginning of his career – to improve health with the very best that nature and science have to offer.

Vendors:

1. Castle Art with Amy Wilde 737-2995 will show case Moonstone and Labradorite jewelry, Henna Body Art and Rayon Skirts

2. Scentsy with Steve Prue 432-7429

3. Dixie VandenPlas 470-9910         Home Remedies, Hand Made Gifts and Crafts

4. Nate Zemar 906-396-6530

5. Heather Pummill 906-239-2716   Tea Leaf Readings

6. Kathy Ross 906-399-6035            Crystal Reading

7. Teresa Thomas 906-828-1225

8. Nancy Cleven 327-8188               Art Paintings

9. Pam Johnson 246-4989               Sunflower Oil

10. Don Schneider 819-1079              Photography

11. Beth Heer 264-8816                     Watkins products

12. Melanie Hickey 544-8221 Girl Scouts #4070 Bake Sale

13. Kaye Minor 370-5770                   Milestone & Memories jewelry-It Works! Have You Tried that Crazy Wrap Thing?

14. Greg Pabelick 664-1520               Hand Writing Specialist/Hypnosis

More to be added!

Try something NEW   15min. FREE Sessions: Reflexology, Chair Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Reiki and Intuitive Readings

Entertainment:

10:00 am-3:00 pm      Blood Pressure Screenings

10:00 am-3:00 pm      Face Painting, Kids Games

10:00 am-3:00 pm      Hand Dips (soft hands)

10:00 am-3:00 pm      Door Prizes

10:00 am-3:00 pm      Music

10:00 am-11:00 am    Drumming Circle

11:00 am-11:30 am    Kick Boxing Demo

11:30 am-1:00 pm      Have Lunch FREE with us to Celebrate 2 yrs of service!  For your sessions and lunch Pay It Forward with a

nonperishable food or hygiene item.  These items will be donated to local food pantries and shelters!

12:00 am-2:00 pm      Bake Sale Girl Scout Troop #4070

12:00 am-2:00 pm      Bingo

MADISON - According to a report appearing Friday in the JSOnline, Gov. Scott Walker's proposed rejection of a federally funded expansion of state health programs would add some $50 million in costs to state taxpayers over the next two years, according to the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office.

The new report from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau immediately became part of the debate over Walker's budget proposal for Medicaid programs, which is currently before lawmakers on the Joint Finance Committee. The budget panel is rewriting Walker's bill and will send it to the Assembly and Senate early next month for their consideration.

The Walker administration had presented his plan as saving roughly $3 million compared to current law. However, the Fiscal Bureau said there would be an additional $49 million in costs - a swing of $52 million from Walker's estimate.

In addition, thousands more people would be covered if the state accepted the federal expansion.

"It doesn't save us money. It costs us money to have this hyper-political response to this very practical problem that we're facing," said Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), a Joint Finance member who opposes Walker's plan.

Read the rest of the JSOnline report HERE.