A guide to
La Crosse County, WI 2016
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La Crosse County Schools Emerson Elementary School
Summit Environmental School
State Road Elementary School
North Woods International School
School of Technology and Arts
Providence Academy
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Alternative Education Program
Southern Bluffs Elementary School
Faith Baptist School
Spence Elementary School
St. Joseph Cathedral School
Hintgen Elementary School
Three Rivers Waldorf School
2101 Campbell Rd La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 789-7990 N1821 Hagen Rd La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 789-7690 1111 7th St S La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 789-7695 1307 Hayes St La Crosse, WI 54603 (608) 789-7760 4010 Sunnyside Dr La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 789-7020 2150 Bennett St La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 789-7773 3505 28th St S La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 789-7767
1800 Lakeshore Dr La Crosse, WI 54603 (608) 789-7980
2541 Sablewood Rd La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 789-7000 716 Windsor St La Crosse, WI 54603 (608) 784-616 1707 Main St La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 785-0001 3615 28th St S La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 788-1165
1319 Ferry St La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 782-5998 901 Caledonia St La Crosse, WI 54603 (608) 782-8774
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La Crosse County, WI
INFO & DEMOGRAPHICS COUNTY INFO
La Crosse County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 114,638. The 2014 estimate places the county’s population at 118,011. Its county seat is La Crosse. La Crosse County is included in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the largest populated county on Wisconsin’s western border. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 480 square miles (1,200 km2), of which 452 square miles (1,170 km2) is land and 28 square miles (73 km2) (5.9%) is water.
DEMOGRAPHICS
According to 2011–2013 ACS estimates, the median household income was $51,551 and the median family income was $67,388. Males had a median income of $41,437 versus $34,854 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,065. About 9.1% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 114,638 people, 46,137 households, and 27,373 families residing in the county. The population density was 255 people per square mile (91/km²). There were 46,137 housing units at an average density of 96 per square mile (37/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.1% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 4.1% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 38.9% were of German, 20.3% Norwegian and 7.9% Irish ancestry. 94.8% spoke English, 1.8% Hmong and 1.7% Spanish as their first language. There were 41,599 households out of which
29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.00% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.50% were non-families. 28.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02. In the county, the population was spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 15.60% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males. (Information gathered from wikipedia.com)
Local Churches Christ Covenant Church PCA 3630 Co Rd B La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-7833
Christ Episcopal Church 111 9th St N La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 784-0697
Three Rivers Fellowship Church 1452 George St La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 788-0221
First Baptist Church 1209 Main St La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-6553
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 4141 Mormon Coulee Rd La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 788-0450
Our Saviors Lutheran Church 612 Division St La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-3468
First Congregational Church 2503 Main St La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 784-8137
First Presbyterian Church 233 West Ave S La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 784-4248
North Presbyterian Church 1327 N Salem Rd La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 781-5690
La Crosse Christian Church 535 16th St S La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-3888
Temple Baptist Church 1326 N. Salem Rd. LaCrosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 781-2878
Mary, Mother of the Church Parish 2006 Weston St La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 788-5483
First Evangelical Lutheran Church 400 West Ave S La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 784-3867
Olivet Lutheran Church 2100 Bainbridge St La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 783-1484
Faith Lutheran Church 1407 Main St La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-3696
Trinity Lutheran Church 1010 Sill St La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 782-6200
Living Word Christian Church 2015 Ward Ave La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 787-5922
St Paul’s Lutheran Church 420 West Ave S La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 784-2304
Bethany Evangelical Free Church 3936 County Road B La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 781-2466
Mt Calvary Lutheran Church 1411 S. 16th St. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 784-5324
Neighborhood City Church 525 7th St S La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-4494
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RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT La Crosse Refuse & Recycling 2000 Marco Dr, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 789-7508
Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Service W6833 Industrial Blvd, Onalaska, WI 54650 Phone: (608) 783-6727
La Crosse County Solid Waste Dept. 6500 State Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 785-9572
Dynamic Recycling N5549 County Rd Z, Onalaska, WI 54650 Phone: (608) 781-4030
Waste Management 415 Island St, La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 784-4401
Alter Trading - La Crosse 2410 Hauser St, La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 783-8203
D & M Recycling 841 2nd Ave SW, Onalaska, WI 54650 Phone: (608) 783-3030
Harter’s Quick Clean Up Services 2850 Larson St, La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 782-2082
• Currently less than 35% of households and less than 10% of businesses in the U.S. recycle. (EPA 2011) • Those levels have barely improved in 15 years despite billions of dollars spent on competitions, symposiums, awareness campaigns and sorting technologies. • The experience at the bin needs to be improved for the general public, which is why we have introduced society-wide standardized labels. • If the US recycling levels can reach 75% it will be the environmental benefit of removing 50 million cars from the road each year and it will generate 1.5 million new jobs. Improving and increasing recycling is one of the greatest opportunities for our environment, our natural resources, and our economy! (recycleacrossamerica.org)
2016 HOROSCOPES
ARIES March 21 - April 19 Your ruler, the rambunctious Mars with a takes-no-prisoners manner, zig zags through the houses of your chart in 2016. He pays special attention to personal growth, love and marriage, and the expansion of philosophy and just regular wandering around. Mars begins the year making direct hits to the house of both one-on-one intimacy, and funds received from other people. He stays on a wild ride through that house for the first eight months of the year with an occasional peek into the house of philosophical thinking. Neptune is his silent partner, bringing a spiritual element to life... a kind of acceptance or “it is what it is” attitude. Jupiter is in the house of the workplace and in this position gives you a sense of purpose, better working conditions, or possibly a new job with increased salary. Since this house is also connected to your health, Jupiter brings you more vitality and physical strength. In September this lucky star moves into the house of marriage and improves on an already blooming love affair or your marriage. If you’re single he has been known to bring that special person to the scene. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 The Fifth House, that place of daring but light-hearted love, creativity, sports, and -- yes -- children, is your key to happiness this upcoming year. The always sultry Taurus has an inner bad boy/bad girl and he or she swims to the surface in 2016, bringing you any number of new and lusty adventures. You’ll be redefining your image, too, with Jupiter in this house, expanding your capacity for love... and that thirst is real. The eternal teacher Saturn is in the Eighth House of intimacy, and it’s cooling off those one-on-one sexy encounters. Now it’s not about sex, it’s about love. Love is in the air all year, Bull, but you will be also dealing with deeper issues. It’s true that our belief system rules our lives, and for you with Uranus in the Twelfth House you are in for an upheaval or reversal in what you believe, as both philosophical and religious ideologies are up for change. With Pluto in the Ninth, some of you may be returning to school, or taking extra academic classes. When these two heavy-hitters, agents of change are in the mix. You are not only ready for change, but celebrating it. GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Mercury, your ruler, runs rampant this year and so do you, Gemini. As the year begins he stops in his tracks and reviews his status, and sets a pattern for your behavior for the upcoming twelve months.This year this occasionally superficial but darling rascal makes his list and checks it twice (that is, moves into retrograde motion) four times instead of the usual three. He is a tad more impulsive than usual but the big news is he is taking on Saturn and actually opposing that stern taskmaster all year. During those times when testing is inevitable, there is no end to the targets: romantic unions, friendship, or career. You’ll get in there and dig deep and this could be one of the most transformative years in decades. You want your way this year and will use any means to achieve that end. With Neptune holding tight to your Tenth House you have decided that your career must have more personal meaning, and look for more authenticity in all areas of your life. The largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, is helping you achieve inner peace in the Fourth House, the place of home and family of origin, and in the Eleventh House, too -- bringing new pals your way, and a possible special love interest. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Cancer, you already know that home, career, and love can present the most crucial of life’s continuing challenges, and this year the cosmos decided you need to review or polish each and every one of these categories. You are bonded to the home more than any of the other signs and there could be that first signal in March when a Lunar Eclipse shines its heavy and bright light on your sanctuary. Although this wild card drops a hint about change on the premises as early as March, it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Fourth House and this actually spells out new happenings are eminent.
With your home life it could range from some minor renovation, to someone moving in, to an actual move. But, wait! Change can only take place in accordance with how much insecurity you can tolerate, which, for you, water baby, is minimal. Cancer does love to be safe and this may just be the year you question the caution you’ve been living with. A big change that feels scary at first can turn out great! Then there’s Uranus in the Tenth House of career, promising more rocking and rolling in the area of your work or your image. The last area to be stirred is Pluto still in the Seventh House of total commitment, hammering away at your love life and asking you to be even more true or faithful. It could be that this year, when Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto are up at bat and all will whack that ball out of the park, it’s not personal, it’s business, Cancer. Leo July 23 - August 22 Dramatic, generous, and romantic, Leo, you are everyone’s dream date... and 2016 isn’t any different, except that you could be even more giving. Jupiter, the gift giver, could outdo himself this year with the beautifully wrapped baubles given for no particular reason. He’s in the Second House of you-belong-to-me and there is an abundance of intimacy and good feelings. If you have one -- or if you want one -- a love affair emits the glow that films and novels are born from. The majority of the stars hover around the place that signifies your partner zone, and they are flashing a green light with almost any new idea you conjure up. You could be tempted to totally overlook restrictive Saturn in the place of letting the good times roll. He does keep nudging you in the direction of making a commitment to that long-time love, improving your performance on the job, and keeping a watch on finances. It will become harder and harder to ignore his nudges this year, especially with the wildcard eclipses doing their job. They are shining their light on the financial houses and reminding you to keep it all real and not take unnecessary risks. Overall, you couldn’t ask for a better year to expand on both your emotional happiness and your financial future. Virgo August 23 - September 22 The year begins with the largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, in your own sign and in the house of who you are. What could possibly be the result of this position? Expansion of your personality, emphasis on your own personal growth and happiness, and a general “me, me, me” attitude. You are certainly in for one of the best years of your life, Virgo, and in September this gift-giving star moves into the house of finances and you can also look for expansion in the flow of funds. In direct opposition to all this is Neptune in the house of whom it is we love, possibly ready to blind you to reality... and your ruler Mercury is adding to the confusion. This year is more about an inner journey and possibly remembering or wanting to relive a time when love was wild and wicked and you want more of the same. The eclipses in Pisces and Virgo this year shake up the status quo if you let them as they rattle the houses of Me and You. Libra September 23 - October 22 Your ruler Venus is pushing you this year, as she scoots through all of the twelve signs and then some, waking up old dreams, forgotten talents, and stirring new ambition. By mid-October she’s right back where she started in the house of communication along with sometimes prissy Saturn, who behind the scenes is quietly refining your everyday chatter. Venus ends the year in the house of love and December could be that important month that sees you making an important change. Jupiter lends a helping hand and takes the form of an angel whispering in your ear, and you’ll seem to intuitively know all the right words and moves. In September he moves into your own sign of Libra and you enjoy the limelight fully. Jupiter in Libra opens the door to the good life, and lightens up your personal life as well as your relationships -- both personal and professional. This cosmic gift giver is increasing your self-confidence, your sex appeal, and your charm... and it shows, Libra. You’re magnetic this year. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Always a force to be reckoned with, Scorpio, you aren’t in the mood to settle in any of the areas of your life this upcoming year. Whether it’s your lover’s intentions, career issues, or that shoved under the carpet family secret everyone’s been whispering about for years, with your ruler Pluto in the Third House, you are aiming for clarity. Never really chatty, you do definitely this year adopt a “take no prisoners” attitude surrounding communication. The wily but wise Pluto literally pushes you to shed light on matters that have been buried. Neptune brings a touch of mystery as well as spice to the Fifth House of the light love affair, or the one-night stand. Here, you bring passion and intensity and could turn a short love story into a 500-page novel. Mars, co-ruler of
2016 HOROSCOPES your chart, plays a big part in your intimate and unsolved mysteries as he begins the year flexing his muscle. He spends the year traversing the most personal sector of your life, shaking it up and one of the many answers you are seeking suddenly is within vision. With Saturn’s influence, whether you are prosperous or not, you feel there is a lack of funds. You want to know what actually belongs to you, whether its hard cash, a trust fund, or that antique trunk that’s been in the family for generations. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Wow, Sagittarius, in 2016 you could not be more into your own interests and developments if you wanted to. It looks like the stars are giving you a free pass to indulge in your own pleasures and pursuits. Nice! As the year begins, eight of the moving stars are in the eastern hemisphere of your chart, the hemisphere that is all about you and what you want. Saturn, the wisdom figure, is in your sign, and as you indulge yourself totally, you are taking those indulgences seriously. There is nothing trivial about your personal interests this year. It’s the personal stars, though, that add zing to everyday life and they revolve around your love interests. Mercury, Venus, and Mars will be moving quickly through the relationship houses, so that your partner gets some well-deserved attention. The mischievous star Mercury rules the house of love and committed relationships and he stops and starts four times this year, which is out of the ordinary, bringing more of those torrid interludes that you do love. This is the kind of year you may have dreamed about in the past... and here it is in living color, Sag. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Your ruler Saturn’s two year stay in the lofty Sagittarius is now underway, Cap, and you may have noticed ever so slightly in the past year or two how elements of your life are seemingly fading away. It’s subtle, as if you catch the action out of the corner of your eye, but you are in a finishing up phase, especially in career matters. What is actually happening is you are clearing the decks for a new bigger and better beginning. Those wild-card eclipses in 2015 and into 2016 drop a hint or two about career elevation or change as early as March, but it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Tenth House and actually spells out new happenings that could be eminent. As the year begins you have Pluto in the First House of your chart and there is a new intensity to you personally as well as in both love and career relationships. This is basically a getting-in-touch-with-yourself transit and you could be surprised at your own control issues and how deep they really go. Despite this new awareness you just can’t help yourself, especially in those hot and sexy matters of the heart. You might actually stake a claim this year. Aquarius January 20 - February 18 The always on the move Aquarian plays it true to form in 2016. Uranus, your ruler, still occupying the Third house nurtures your need for constant learning, offbeat conversations, and short journeys off the beaten track. More curious and ambitious than ever, the craving for sexy affairs of the heart is quite strong. Jupiter, the largest star in the heavens, is in the house of intimacy, and in September he enters the house of faraway places and that yearning becomes too strong to ignore. For that single Aquarian who truly follows his heart it could be you find love on foreign soil. To satisfy these desires, even if they are brought down a notch, you may be working harder to attain the necessary funds. With Neptune, the star of illusion, disillusion, and dissolving conditions, in the house of income, you’ll be fine-tuning that area of your life and the last four months of the year could see you not only improving your financial situation but exceeding your expectations.
Pices February 19 - March 20 Here you are in 2016, Pisces, deep into the magic of the once-in-a-lifetime transit of your ruler, Neptune, to your Sun. More than likely you are redefining your romantic world, reshaping your body image, and even contemplating finishing that novel. Although you do have a list of priorities for the year, love is your first concern and your romantic life is on fire! Good times are very much on the agenda with two eclipses in your own sign, and it’s all about you -- what it is you want, whom you love, and what you look like. Behind the scenes and prodding you firmly is the very wily and wise Pluto, taking up residence in one of the health houses. This is the year you begin a stricter and healthier daily regime as the need to take better care of yourself continually grows and you just could become your own project. From January through September it’s all about love, personal pleasure, and your body image. In September these are still priorities but your romantic life becomes lustier and more sex driven, while your mind turns toward finances and career. (astrology.com)
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Exercising increases the production of cells that are responsible for learning and memory!
4. If you run at a 10 minute per mile pace you can burn 104.3 calories per mile! 5. The more muscle mass you have, the more fat your body burns while resting! 6. If you exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes you can help prevent signs of aging! 7. Having more muscle than fat means you can consume more calories! 8. Exercising on a regular basis helps boost your immune system. This means you’ll get sick less often than people who don’t exercise! 9. Exercising increases the amount of endorphins that are released into your body and increases productivity! 10. Sweat releases dirt through your pores which reduces acne and breakouts. Workouts improve the overall look of your skin. 11. Exercising can help ease your mind and rejuvenate your body. Working out will make you feel great and boost your confidence! 12. If you’re someone who has trouble sleeping or staying asleep then working out is your answer. Exercise helps to clear your head and helps you feel relaxed! infromation gathered from athletics.carleton.ca
LOCAL HEALTHCARE L A C R O S S E C O U N T Y, W I
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Franciscan Skemp Healthcare 700 West Ave S La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 785-0940
Mayo Clinic Health System 700 West Ave S La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 406-2566
UW Health at the Amercian Center 4602 Eastpark Blvd Madison, WI 53718 Phone: (844) 607-4800
University of WI Hospital & Clinics 600 Highland Ave Madison, WI 53792 Phone: (800) 323-8942
UW Health Childrens Hospital 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Phone: (866) 460-2324
Gundersen Health System 1900 South Ave La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-7300
Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health 1910 South Ave La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-7300
Police & Emergency Services La Crosse County Sheriff’s Dept 333 Vine St #1500, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 785-9629
West Salem Police Dept 175 Leonard St S, West Salem, WI 54669 Phone: (608) 786-0407
City of La Crosse Police Dept 400 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 789-7200
Onalaska Police Dept 415 Main St, Onalaska, WI 54650 Phone:(608) 781-9550
City of La Crosse Police 800 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 785-5962
Bangor Police Dept 100 17th St N, Bangor, WI 54614 Phone: (608) 486-4276
Campbell Police Dept 2219 Bainbridge St, La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 783-1050
La Crosse Fire Dept 726 5th Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 789-7260
Shelby Police Dept 2801 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 788-1032
Holmen Fire Dept 710 Co Hwy DH, Holmen, WI 54636 Phone: (608) 526-9363
Holmen Police Dept 421 Co Hwy DH, Holmen, WI 54636 Phone: (608) 526-4212
Onalaska Volunteer Fire 415 Main St, Onalaska, WI 54650 Phone: (608) 781-9546
LA CROSSE COUNTY, WI
Community Activities Driftless Adventure Company
Premier guided kayak tours on the Mississippi River Backwaters and its tributaries from Red Wing, MN to La Crosse, WI. No experience necessary! Safety and fun are our top two priorities. The “Driftless Area�, offers many scenic paddle trips for kayakers of all skill levels. A Mississippi River Kayaking Tour is a great way to get out kayaking for the first time. After our tour, our guides are more than happy to offer suggestions to local hot spots. Whether you want to eat, drink or just otherwise entertain yourselves we want to show you all the great stuff that the Driftless Area has to offer. 2201 Coulee Dr La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (507) 313-4090 For more information visit www.driftlessadventurecompany.com
River of Festivals
Visit La Crosse County, WI any time of the year and be a part of the River of Festivals experience. The River of Festivals includes many different events that are fun and family friendly. Oktoberfest: Sept. 29th - Oct. 2nd Oktoberfest in La Crosse is celebrating 50 + years of the best family activities, including the Maple Leaf Parade, carnival rides, ethnic foods, authentic German entertainment, national entertainers, children’s acts, as well as local and regional country, pop, blues and rock groups. Irishfest: Aug. 12th - 14th A festival for the whole family with Irish & Celtic music from all over Ireland, Scotland, and the U.S,. including local musicians. Wee Folks area with games and activities, sheep shearing, bagpipe demonstration, Irish dogs, puppet theater, music and contests; Cultural tent with traditional music, Irish dancers and cultural exhibits; Arts Tent with baking demonstrations, speakers on Irish history, bodhran, tin whistle, and Irish language lessions. Irish food menu, Kilt run/walk, Highland games and more. Riverfest: Jul. 1st - 4th Riverfest prides itself with providing family friendly entertainment. The area south of State Street features the family stage which remains free of charge and features everything from clown performances to juggling acts and a family movie. They also feature other acts on stages like a hyptonist and rotating yearly events in the Center Park Stage that are family friendly. For more festivals visit www.explorelacrosse.com/festivals/
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