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A Day in the Life… A Day in the Life…

By Cheyenne Thomas When people think about the work a veterinarian does, Dr. Jennifer Nemec said people often are influenced by what they see on TV. In TV shows, the ...

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Spencer to repeal sex offender ordinance after legal review

Concerned about potential legal challenges, the Spencer Village Board is moving to repeal its local sex offender ordinance and instead rely on state statute for regulation.The Spencer Village Board held a special meeting Oct. 20, during which the board asked village administrator/clerktreasurer Chris Helgestad draft a resolution to repeal the village’s sex offender ordinance. The reason for this...

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Local emergency crews urge public to follow street address numbering ordinances

When an emergency happens, seconds count. Medical emergencies and other crises can happen at any time of day or night, on a regular day or a holiday. First responders answer those calls time and time again, working as quickly as they can to get people the help they need. Part of what aids their speed is their ability to easily identify home addresses on a patient’s property.The Loyal EMS is call...

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Wisconsin needs to fix tax assessment process

Wisconsin should modify when new tax assessments start to limit the impact of revaluations and limit the percentage increase in any given year.Wisconsinshouldmodifytheassessment process to cushion taxpayers from assessment swings. A good first step would be to set a hard limit of July 1 for any assessment changes over 10%, with the full amount of the changeover not going into effect until the foll...

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Quilt club meets, plans community projects

The Curtiss Corners Quilt Club met Oct. 20 at the Curtiss Community Hall, with 14 members attending.For the October demonstration, Kay provided directions and step outs of a star ornament which can double as a mug rug.The club is assembling an event quilt using the tumbling block pattern to be used anywhere the club attends an event. Each member sewed a tumbling block in colors of red, black, and ...

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Spencer Village Board approves creation of anti-bullying ordinance

Bullying is a prevalent issue among today’s youth, and the Spencer School District’s school resource officer is asking for another tool in his tool belt to stop bullying at the source and get parents involved.At the Spencer Village Board’s special meeting on Oct. 20, the board approved village administrator/clerk-treasurer Chris Helgestad to draft a resolution that would create an anti-bully...

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Highground hosting Veterans Day open house

In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, The HighgroundVeterans Memorial Park will open its doors for an open house from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Whether they served or simply wish to honor those who did, guests are invited to explore the museum’s featured exhibit, “WWII Bomb Crews and Atomic Veterans.” This exhibit honors the courage and sacrifice of World War II aerial bomb crews and the often-ove...

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