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Trinity Pines celebrates 100 years of WWII veteran Mae Bryant
LAKE MILLS — A Trinity Pines resident not only celebrated Veterans Day last week, but also her 100th birthday. Mae Bryant is a former WWII Army member, who traveled around the world for years serving her country. She is also a Lake Mills native, nostalgic about what the town was like growing up. “We have a club here, Club 90, for everyone who’s 90 years and older. Sometimes, when we...
Sunset Sanctuary hosts successful Fall Harvest Open House in Lake Mills
LAKE MILLS — Sunset Sanctuary Inc.’s hosted a successful open house at Milford Dew Ranch on Oct. 22. “This event marked a significant milestone with the establishment of our non-profit. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this event,” Dana Tuyls, owner and event coordinator, said. The open house, which was open to the public, featured games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a silent auction, food from Doyle’s Dogs, and the opportunity to interact with the ranch’s animals. Proceeds will help fund the ranch’s development, including construction and the acquisition of new horses. The proceeds will also help Tulys complete her therapy certification. “The generosity and support we have received have been instrumental in establishing Sunset Sanctuary, Inc., as well as making significant strides in growing our impact as a non-profit,” Tuyls said.
Wisconsin Assembly pass Republican bill banning race, diversity factors in financial aid for UW
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would ban Universities of Wisconsin officials from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is expected to veto the measure. He’s also expected to veto another bill the Assembly passed Tuesday that would withhold state grants from schools that repeatedly violate free speech rights on campus and make them subject to fines of up to $100,000. ...
Wisconsin Senate approves GOP-backed elections amendments to the state constitution
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to approve three proposed amendments to the state constitution addressing conservative concerns about elections administration. The proposed legislation would outlaw private funding for elections administration, enshrine existing voter photo ID requirements in the state constitution and specify that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in state and local elections. Republican lawmakers have increasingly turned to constitutional amendments as a way to...
Free Thanksgiving meal in Jefferson sponsored by BASIC
JEFFERSON — A Thanksgiving time tradition started in 2018 will return this month with the return of the free community meal sponsored by the Jefferson High School BASIC club. BASIC, which stands for Brothers and Sisters in Christ, has offered the meal for the past several years as a community service growing out of members’ living faith. Joining in sponsoring this event is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This year’s...
Universities of Wisconsin unveil plan to recover $32 million cut by Republicans in diversity fight
MADISON — The Universities of Wisconsin unveiled a $32 million workforce development plan Monday in an attempt to recover funds that were cut by the Republican-controlled Legislature earlier this year in a fight over campus diversity programs. The Legislature’s budget committee voted in June to eliminate 188 diversity, equity and inclusion positions within the university system and slash UW’s budget by $32 million, which is the amount Republicans estimated would be spent on so-called DEI programs over the next two years. ...
As their power wanes, Wisconsin Republicans push conservative agenda through constitutional amendments
Facing political opposition in both the governor’s office and Wisconsin Supreme Court, legislative Republicans are seeking to lock in existing conservative policies — and in some instances, create new ones — with the direct help of voters. Using Wisconsin’s constitutional amendment process, Republicans are looking to codify a wide-ranging set of policies in the state constitution — changes that could only be removed or modified using the same process or via a court order. ...
Dracula theater production wraps up in Lake Mills as Halloween season concludes
LAKE MILLS — Local theater lovers embraced the Halloween spirit throughout October with a live production of Dracula, directed by Jill Nadeau on behalf of Penguin Productions. Written by Kate Hamill, the production loosely followed the plot of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, featuring a feminist twist that allowed for more character diversity. The Fharmacy Public House hosted four productions, from Oct. 13-27. The show consisted of cast members Diana Schultz,...
Jones Dairy Farm receives Wisconsin Business Achievement Award
FORT ATKINSON — Jones Dairy Farm received the ninth annual Wisconsin Business Achievement Award presented by the Flowers Family Foundation. The business is seventh generation and family-owned, best known for providing its all-natural sausage for 134 years. The annual award recognizes recipients for their positive impact on the Wisconsin economy, and may be granted to an individual, partnership, corporation, association, industry, and educational institution. ...
Watertown hospital dietician Caitlin Rondello named finalist for company award
WATERTOWN — Caitlin Rondello, a registered dietician and diabetes educator at Watertown Regional Medical Center, has been named a finalist for an award issued by the company that owns and operates the hospital, according to a press release. Rondello has been named a finalist for ScionHealth’s Monarch Caring and Community Award. Hospital officials nominated her amongst many deserving candidates from WRMC because of her work and commitment to helping diabetic patients get and stay healthier, according to the release. ...
Watertown Public Library events
Enjoy a cup of coffee when you visit the library! Coffee is available to purchase for $2 per cup. White Oak Builders is the October and November coffee sponsor! Money made from coffee sales will go to Friends. New book at the Storybook Trail! Enjoy a walk in nature and read The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade. Upcoming Programs for Adults ...
Plots available in Watertown Community Garden
The city of Watertown is excited to announce the first successful Community Garden Project. Residents requested that a space be provided to allow the residents to grow their own produce, and city officials set aside space in Lincoln Park, 505 Union Street, starting last year. The City of Watertown Recreation Department will offer plots to residents again for the 2024 growing season. ...
Watertown resident Daniel Kaddatz retires from Hull Transport
Daniel Kaddatz, a long-time driver for Hull Transport in Stoughton, has retired for a second time. Kaddatz, a Watertown resident, has worked for Hull for about 30 years, according to a press release issued by the company. He received the company’s first-ever “Semi Driver of the Year” award in 2014 for driving 6 million miles without an accident. Kaddatz “loved trucking so much, he even retired once and came back to do local truck driving for us again,” Hull owner Nick Hull wrote in the release. “Danny deserves a huge pat on the back for all the excellent work he did through his driving career, as he is finally throwing in the towel to ‘officially’ hand over his keys and retire. He touched so many lives, made a huge impact on the trucking industry, and I know he will continue to be a blessing to all the people that come across him in life.”
Dog Talk: Fireworks and other fears
The Watertown All-Breed Community and Watertown TV are hosting a free event for dog owners on at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Watertown TV studio on the basement floor of Watertown City Hall, 106 Jones St. Dog trainer Khris Erickson will answer questions and discuss strategies to help dogs cope with fireworks. This is a humans-only event so please leave the pets at home.
Watertown Area Congregations to host ‘Building a Welcoming Watertown’
Members of the Watertown community are invited to gather at 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Watertown Public Library Community Room for lunch and conversation about “Building a Welcoming Watertown.” The discussion will be focused on community, conversation and Christian welcome as guests meet and talk about the different ways to build bridges and a more inclusive community which offers a safe place for everyone. The guest speaker is The Rev....
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