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Did you know that the word tire is a short form of attire based on the idea that a wheel with a tire is dressed up?
I didn’t either and the etymology of the word was the furthest thought …
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By Chris Hardie
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2/5/25
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I thought about writing something political this week. There is just so much to say, but I decided to try not to think about all the bad things going on in Washington, D.C. right now. Instead, I want …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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2/5/25
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Dear Editor:
President Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, said, “If you are in the country illegally, you are on the table. We have millions of people with background investigations, …
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2/5/25
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Every business has those IT devices tucked away in storage rooms, old drawers, or even still sitting on your network unnoticed. Forgotten devices may seem harmless, but they can pose significant …
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2/5/25
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It’s my favorite bible verse. I suppose the reason is that I believe it is possible for people to work together for the good of all. In the passage from I Corinthians, the Apostle Paul is …
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By Nancy Amacher, Retired Lutheran Pastor
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1/29/25
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As many of you may know, when we returned to the area, we bought a "fixer upper" house. So, as we've worked on it and learned a lot, it always amazes me what we find as we dig into the home. It also …
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By Mark Tabola
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1/29/25
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Two weeks ago, I wrote in this space about the need for investigations into the causes of the Los Angeles wildfires, if they could have been prevented, and if future disasters of this magnitude can …
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By Jimmy Cardinal
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1/29/25
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It is often said that “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Back in 1776, a group of rebels declared their independence from England. As part of that …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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1/22/25
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Our Lord has hands that give and a heart that forgives. The closing words of David in Psalm 23 exclaim, “Surely your goodness and unfailing mercy shall pursue me all the days of my life!”
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1/22/25
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The images coming out of Los Angeles are both shocking and devastating. We have gotten videos of an orange and alien landscape and images of the aftermath which look like they could have been taken …
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1/14/25
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Many young men in their formative years took time in their school schedule to learn worthwhile pursuits.
Me? I learned to type. I was fastest on the keyboard in my class.
Other fellows …
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By John McLoone
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1/8/25
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I finished my first book of the year on January 1. It was Wisconsin for Kennedy: The Primary That Launched a President and Changed the Course of History. It was written by UW-Eau Claire professor …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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1/7/25
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Life is full of many ingredients. There are times of fun and enjoyment with things that really make a person feel fulfilled and satisfied. However, life also is full of pressure, hard work, and …
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Pastor Carl Swarr,
Curtiss Alliance Church
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1/7/25
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I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas celebrations and are looking forward to bringing in the New Year. The year 2025 will bring the city to its centennial celebration with many special events …
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By Scott Jalling
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12/31/24
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It is not uncommon for American presidents to have informal advisors. Kennedy, Ford, and Reagan all had unpaid advisors who made up their “kitchen Cabinets.” Those advisors have often …
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By Jimmy Cardinal
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12/31/24
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With the possible exception of the equator, everything begins somewhere. — C.S. Lewis
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. — Seneca the Younger
Great is …
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By Chris Hardie
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12/31/24
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As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the months ahead. While resolutions often center around health, relationships, or career, focusing on …
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By Jack Syryczuk
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12/31/24
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It was the Sunday before Christmas and the teacher of the fifth-grade class was reviewing the details of the birth of Jesus. With carefully chosen words, she talked about the difficult journey to …
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Seeds of Hope,
guidoministries.org
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12/31/24
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Hello friends, I have been hearing good things about Chippewa County's "Otter Lake" for a number of years but knew absolutely nothing about it until this week. Along with my golden retrievers Ruby …
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By Mark Walters
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12/26/24
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I have opinions. I have also learned, through experiences, a great many things. And I have a great many things to learn. I also have a great many things that I know very little about, but I have a …
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By Mark Tabola
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12/25/24
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