Time to imagine

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 ...

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...