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Due to Covid concerns, the January BA5 has been postponed.

Waushara County Community Vaccine Clinics Offered for Ages 5 and Up

The Waushara County Health Department and Family Health La Clinica community health center, in partnership with Waushara County schools, will be holding several upcoming walk-in community vaccine clinics to help vaccinate the public against COVID-19. Clinic dates at each Waushara County school district location are planned. Vaccines are provided at no cost and no appointment is needed.

These clinics are open to the community and will offer the Pfizer vaccine only for ages 5 and up. Each location will have two dates to plan for both first and second doses of the vaccine series. Only one dose is needed for those coming for a booster shot. Those who completed the 2-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series at least 6 months ago or those who received the 1-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least 2 months ago can get a Pfizer booster shot.
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The public is encouraged to choose the locations that are most convenient for them. All clinic dates below are scheduled from 4-6 pm. All doses of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 and up and boosters for ages 16 and up will be offered at no cost.

• Wautoma High School, 514 S Cambridge Street: Tuesday, January 11th and Tuesday, February 8th from 4-6 pm.
• Tri-County School, 409 S West Street in Plainfield: Wednesday, January 12th and Wednesday, February 9th from 4-6 pm.
• Wild Rose Elementary, 825 Mount Morris Street: Wednesday, January 19th and Wednesday, February 16th from 4-6 pm.

To schedule a no-cost COVID-19 vaccine or booster appointment on another date, call Family Health La Clinica Wautoma at 1-800-942-5330. There you can receive any dose of the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. To schedule a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or booster, call the Waushara County Health Department at 920-787-6590. You can also visit www.vaccines.gov to locate vaccine types nearest you.

Family Health La Clinica is a community health center with clinics in Wautoma, Beaver Dam, Mauston, Friendship, and Stevens Point. They offer primary medical, dental, mental health, and addiction services to people of all ages and income levels. Private insurance, Medicaid (BadgerCare), Medicare, and uninsured are accepted, with a sliding fee scale for services based on income. Visit their website at www.famhealth.com and follow them on social media @fhlcchc.

Community Foundation Scholarships Applications Open Through February 15

For immediate release

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 17, 2022) – The Foundation’s scholarship application process is now open through February 15th. All students from Central Wisconsin planning to attend college in the 2022-2023 school year are encouraged to apply. There is a wide variety of scholarship opportunities available based on applicant’s major, skills, interests, and other criteria.

Scholarship Highlights

• Stevens Point Elks Lodge 641-Charities Inc. Scholarship – This is a new fund that will provide a $1,000 scholarship to a Portage County student going into a Skilled Trades Program.
• Mary Margaret Pfohl Cain Remily Memorial Scholarship – This is a new fund that will provide a $1,000 scholarships to single parents that are graduates or alumni of SPASH, Pacelli or Charles F. Fernandez Center that exemplify the qualities of Mary Margaret Pfohl Cain Remily.
• Constance & Marcus Fang Scholarship – This fund will provide a $1,000 scholarship to minority or foreign students attending the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
• James & Noni Clark Memorial Scholarship – This fund will provide a $1,000 scholarship to SPASH seniors who have exhibited passion, commitment, and progress in an extracurricular activity or sport, and exemplify the values and qualities of James & Noni Clark.
• Mr. Pilsl Legacy Scholarship – This is a new fund that will provide a scholarship to a student who reflects Eric Pilsl’s legacy as a teacher who intentionally tried to impact and change the lives of the students in his classroom.
• Family Health La Clinica Dare to Dream Scholarship – This will provide a scholarship of $10,000 per year for four years to a student who is a child or stepchild of a Family Health La Clinica employee who face financial hardship. Special consideration for minority students and first-generation college students.
• Steffen Family Scholarship – This fund will award an annual scholarship to a graduating senior or a recent graduate (within 2 years) from a Waushara County High School that is studying criminal justice, fire services or library sciences. Preference will be given to students graduating from Wild Rose High School.

To learn more about scholarship opportunities and apply for this year’s scholarships, please visit the Community Foundation website at www.cfcwi.org. The application deadline is February 15th at midnight. Students with questions may call our Donor Services & Programs Coordinator, Marlee Samuels at 715-342-4454 or email marlee@cfcwi.org.

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community, please visit www.cfcwi.org.