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Wellness

The Madisonian who has cheated death again and again
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Korn is a father of two and six grandchildren. | Photo provided by All of Us Research Program
By all accounts, Sid Korn should be dead. First came encephalitic polio as a baby growing up in New York. Next, binge drinking, a mood-altering habit acquired in college to beat loneliness, became routine as an adult for decades. Then came not one, but two cancer scares that left doctors scratching their heads, wondering how in the world he pulled through.

This April, he will celebrate his 80th birthday.

Korn, who lives in Madison with his family, shares his health-life journey with anyone who is willing to listen. A participant in the historic All of Us Research Program-UW + an active member of its local community advisory board, he’s fervently devoted to leaving the world better than he found it. One way is by recruiting others to join the program.

“After multiple catastrophes and a few near-death experiences, I’m still here,” said Korn, a father of two and six grandchildren. “I was drawn to the program because of its goal to include a diverse population in biomedical research. ”

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In the early 1970s, Korn experienced his first close call with cancer after undergoing a routine chest x-ray.

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Photo provided by All of Us Research Program

Korn, a retired fishery biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service + the National Marine Fisheries Service, often traveled worldwide testing the effects of pollution in fish and other pesticides.

Born to a Jewish family a year before the Holocaust ended, Korn believes he’s cheated death to educate and encourage others to make health a priority.

“I believe I was put on this Earth to help people with various conditions,” Korn said. “I’ve experienced so much, and I know I can be a service to the human race.”

Many groups have been left out of health research in the past. Madisonians can help change that. Researchers need information from large numbers of people who reflect the diversity of the US. The goal is to reach more than a million people from all backgrounds.

Interested in participating in the All of Us Research Program? Learn more online or call (608) 263-3683.
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Events
Wednesday, Feb. 28
  • Madison International Travel Meetup Group | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Hawthorne Library, 2707 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Engage in conversations about history, politics, arts, language, and more with fellow world-traveling enthusiasts.
  • Frank Martin Busch | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 8-11 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St., Madison | $10-$15 | Wisconsin-bred, the musician marries the storytelling of a country songwriter with the musicality of a bluesman.
Thursday, Feb. 29
  • Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” | Thursday, Feb. 29-Saturday, March 2 | Times vary | MMSD Planetarium, 201 S. Gammon Rd., Madison | $25 | Experience Pink Floyd’s classic album in a planetarium, complete with breathtaking views of the solar system and beyond.
Friday, March 1
  • Gerri DiMaggio Trio | Friday, March 1 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Cafe CODA, 1224 Williamson St., Madison | Free | Spend happy hour with some Brazilian-tinged jazz by singer Gerri DiMaggio.
  • Graham: In HER Voice | Friday, March 1-Sunday, March 3 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison | $20-$40 | On the 100th anniversary of Martha Graham Dance Company, come experience her “Suite from Appalachian Spring,” set to a score by Aaron Copland.
Saturday, March 2
  • Early Childhood Resource Fair | Saturday, March 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Warner Park Gym, 1625 Northport Dr., Madison | Free | Enjoy children’s activities while learning about Madison’s resources for those expecting or who have young children.
  • Nerd Made: Madison | Saturday, March 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Wisconsin Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave., Madison | Free | An all-ages, family-friendly celebration of nerds that includes vendors, food, activities, and a costume parade.
Sunday, March 3
  • Snow Snake Games | Sunday, March 3 | 1-5 p.m. | San Damiano Monona, 4123 Monona Dr., Monona | Free | Learn, watch, or compete in a traditional game played by the people of Ho-Chunk Nation.
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News Notes
Environment
  • Wisconsinites may see an uptick in ticks, fleas, and other pests this season due to our mild winter. UW-Madison entomologists alerted community members that ticks, typically active in April or May, are already out. Additionally, there may be more aphids and moths this year. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Civic

  • Books like “On the Road” will be on the road in Middleton, now that the public library will roll out its first-ever bookmobile. Starting this fall, the full-service library on wheels will travel to boost library usage and further connect with the community.
Kids
  • If you want to volunteer for a wheel good cause, Bikes for Kids Wisconsin is seeking help to refurbish more than 750 bikes in the next eight weeks. Volunteers can come to any of the sessions held on three consecutive Saturdays: April 27, May 4, and May 11. No experience is necessary.
Legacy
  • The last living child of Aldo Leopold, Estella Leopold, died this week at the age of 97. With a distinguished scientific career of her own, Estella’s work led to the establishment of Florissant Fossil Beds and Mount St. Helens national monuments.
Ranked
  • We’re all happy to know Madison is on WalletHub’s Happiest Cities in America list. Madison came in at No. 4, based on indicators ranging from depression rates to average leisure time spent per day.
Travel
Eat
  • Bring your Stanley tumbler to any of Madison’s Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream locations on Thursday, Feb. 29, and the business will stuff it with your favorite ice cream for $10. Some restrictions apply.
Finance
 
History

History

More of Madison’s iconic landmarks
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Madison’s Forest Products Laboratory is the only one of its kind in the US. | Photo via Boston Public Library
Last week we visited some iconic Madison landmarks, including Camp Randall Stadium, Lake View Sanitarium, and the Orpheum Theater.

We asked readers what we missed. Here’s what they said.

Forest Products Laboratory, 1 Gifford Pinchot Dr.
Have a wood-related question? Operating under the US Forest Service, the lab is the only federally funded wood utilization research laboratory in the US and has more than 103,000 wood samples. Seriously, though, you can call the wood hotline at 608-231-9200.

Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green
What was once a sugar beet processing plant in 1905 is now a bustling space for local food producers, artisans, and entrepreneurs.

Red Gym, 716 Langdon St.
Originally built in 1894 as a combination gymnasium and armory (complete with rifle and artillery drill rooms), the structure is now used for student service-related offices.

Click to find 20 more iconic 608 landmarks.
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Middleton’s new bookmobile delights me. I’ve always had thoughts of starting my own mobile bookstore. I’d drive around to underserved communities in an old converted truck that I’d name Rocinante.
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