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Recollections of my first job

In one of the later episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, Opie got his first job at the drugstore in Mayberry. He would be responsible for handling the soda fountain. Andy was very proud of his young so...
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School lunches

While flipping through some old issues of the Tribune Phonograph from 2001, I stumbled upon some sch...

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A lengthy porch project finally comes to a close
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A lengthy porch project finally comes to a close

Earthquakes in Wisconsin are pretty rare, with a mild tremor occurring once a decade or so. But i...

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Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, assembly leader Robin Vos, and senate majority leader Steve Mathieu came together this week to release a spending deal that promises to lower property taxes, increase funding to schools and put money into the pockets of taxpayers. It is refreshing to see the state’s top elected officials come together to solve problems rather than simply seeking to score political points for ...

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An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality
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An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

Screens, like mirrors, reflect ourselves, but have no depth. Whether a television, laptop, iPad or p...

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Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our professionals

State and local governments must get aggressive and be willing to think outside the box to recruit professionals to come live and work in rural areas of Wisconsin. The number of lawyers in rural Wisconsin are plummeting leaving residents and businesses paying more and often going without necessary legal counsel. Hiring an out-of-town attorney can easily increase routine lawyer bills by several ...

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Memorial Day’s Importance

My favorite activity for the summer occurs in May. It is when my wife and I participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Eau Claire. My squad car and I are always placed in front of the Eau Claire Police Department’s Honor Guard. For over 20 years, my wife has had the honor of driving our convertible for the Gold Star Mothers. This alone reminds us of the importance of remembering a...

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