Bizzarre History of Wisconsin

Thursday January 26, 2012 @ 6:30 pm

A presentation on Wisconsin's strange past will be held at the Colfax Public Library, 613 Main Street Colfax, on Thursday, January 26 @ 6:30 pm.  The program is free and open to the public.  This fascinating program will feature strange deaths, ghosts, sea serpents, peculiar people, medical anomalies, oddities, psychic phenomena, and UFOs!

The presentor, Chad Lewis, is a paranormal researcher and author for Un-Explained Research L.L.C., who holds a Master's of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Stout.  Chad hs trekked across the world in search of tracking vampires in Transylvania and chasing the Chupacabras in Puerto Rico, to searching for the elusive monster in Loch Ness, and pursuing ghosts in Ireland's castles.  Chad brings over 15 years of research experience to his presentations.  

Chad has also been featured on the Discovery Channel's "A Haunting," ABC's "World's Scariest Places," and hundreds of radio interviews, TV appearances, and many newspaper articles.  Chad is the author of "Hidden Headlines," and the co-author of "Road Guide to Haunted Locations."  Chad has presented at hundreds of libraries, universities, schools, and private events.

For more information about this program, please call the library @ 715-962-4334 or email:  cocirc@colfaxpubliclibrary.org 

Annual Enrollment Dates for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans

October 15 – December 7, 2011 

During this time Medicare beneficiaries can re-examine their current Medicare drug plan coverage and/or Medicare Advantage plan coverage.  Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dunn County Staff will be available for individual appointments to review coverage options for 2012.  In addition to appointments at the ADRC office (808 Main Street in Menomonie), you may also schedule an appointment in the following communities:

• Boyceville Public Library - Wednesday, November 2, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Colfax Public Library - Wednesday, November 9, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Knapp Village Hall - Wednesday, November 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Independence State Bank, Elk Mound - Monday, November 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

To schedule an appointment for any listed site contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dunn County at 715-232-4006.  You must schedule an appointment in advance.

You can also get help with plan comparisons at: 

• www.medicare.com or 1-800-MEDICARE
• Medigap Helpline: 1-800-242-1060
• Prescription Drug Helpline: 1-866-456-8211
• Disability Drug Helpline: 1-800-926-4862 

The Colfax Public Library is excited to announce that its eBook collection is now compatible with the world's bestselling eBook reader, the Amazon ® Kindle.  Patrons can now download popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free Kindle app, such as iPhone® , iPad®, Android™, and more. To get started visit Overdrive.

Our library also offers eBook and audiobooks for use on a PC or Mac computer and popular mobile devices such as a Smartphone, MP3 player, and eBook reader like the Barnes & Noble® Nook™ and Sony® Reader.

Kindle users can browse the MORE online card catalog collection of bestselling and classic eBooks from a PC or Mac computer, check out titles using a library card, and select "Get for Kindle" to deliver eBooks to their Kindle device or any device running the free Kindle app.  Users who enjoy eBooks on Kindle will benefit from Amazon's Whispersync technology that synchronizes notes, highlights and last page read between their Kindle and free apps.