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From a north central county known for ginseng farming and downhill skiing, he has served on the local school board, the Marathon County Board and the village board of trustees in Weston, population 15,000.

"Exhilarating, risky and addictive. It's even crazier than downhill skiing."

“We take up new habits, like climbing mountains or bird watching or fly fishing or downhill skiing.”

For example, the snow they make for downhill skiing is different from the snow made for cross-country skiing.

Noted for his previous athleticism and love of downhill skiing, Mr. Nelson acknowledged that he was one of those who “age on stage,” i.e., in public, and was grateful for the wheelchair’s help.