Katharine's Wish

A local 13 year old has won the Jefferson Award for Public Service. Congratulations Katie Rhoten!

Eau Claire (WQOW)- At 13-years-old Katie Rhoten has faced more challenges than most people twice her age.

 

Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 9, and then Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis three years later -- Katie made the decision early on, that disease would not define her.

 

"It started immediately from her hospital bed, which was something to see, it kind of gives me chills," recalls Katie's mother, Kristin Everett. "Thinking about it right now, that she had that insight and that perspective at 9-years-old to say 'Hey, I'm hurting right now and this is really scary but we're going to move forward, we're going to get past this. We can turn it around and do something positive for others.'"

 

Full Story and Video Jefferson Award: Katie Rhoten

If you'd like to help see Katharine's Wish on Facebook or website katharineswish.org

Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls

With autumn in such a hurry this year, why wait to celebrate in October?  Okoberfest is coming to Chippewa Falls September 21st-23rd at the Northern Wisconsin Fairgrounds!

Celebrate our German Heritage with Sauerbraten, Bratwursts, Spanferkel, Spatzle, Currywurst, Strudels and of course beer!  There will also be dancing, pumpkin carving, kids games and much more. Check out the schedule of events and a photo gallery here Oktoberfest

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