Off the Publisher’s Desk 12-27-23
Can’t beat him at the ballot box With the poll numbers showing that President Joe Biden is sliding down the ladder and his chances of winning another term against former President Donald Trump or anyone else is a hundred to one shot. So, what are the Democrats up too? They are seeking to kept his…
Read MoreVillage of Elk Mound receives $20,800 transportation grant for Mound Park Drive
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Village of Elk Mound has been awarded a $20,800 transportation grant for repaving Mound Park Drive. The grant has been awarded, and the $20,832 will be received after January 1, said Mark Levra, director of public works, at the Elk Mound Village Board’s December 20 meeting. Although…
Read MoreElk Mound plans to hire another tech ed teacher
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound school district plans to hire another technology education teacher. The Elk Mound Board of Education approved hiring another technology education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year, along with continuing with the mental health coordinator for another year, at the December 18 meeting. The current high…
Read MoreResidents who use Colfax SW&R will have six months to implement clear plastic bags
Editor’s note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves on the Colfax Solid Waste & Recycling Committee as the representative for the Town of Otter Creek. By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Residents who use the Colfax solid waste and recycling sites at Colfax and Elk Mound will have six months to implement the use of clear…
Read MoreRemembrances of Christmas Past Gust Fehr: “We were never bored at Christmastime. There was always something to do.”
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax resident Gust Fehr grew up in the Towns of Auburn and Cooks Valley north of Colfax in Chippewa County during the years of the Great Depression and World War II. While the Fehr family may not have had much money, as was true of many families at the…
Read MoreDear Santa – Mr. DeRoeck’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I hope you are doing well. What I want for christmas is a toy farm set. Have a safe trip. Sincerely, Dalton Anderson, 8 Dear Santa, Merry christmas! I hope you are doing well. How are the reindeer? I will leave you some milk and cookies. This…
Read MoreDear Santa – By Mrs. Marquardt’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, My name is Estelle. How are you, Mrs.Claus, and the reindeer doing? I am so excited for Christmas! This year for Christmas I would like a squishmellow. Have a really good trip! I will definetliy leave you some milk and cookies. Have a good Christmas! Sincerely, Estelle Beaver, 8 Dear Santa, My name…
Read MoreDear Santa – By Mrs. Kinblom’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, My name is Ainsley Arlene Carey. I am 7 years old. I am a really good writter are you related to God and how did you get magic? The three things I want for christmas is squishmallow a blanket with my name on it and my family all together. I know its hard…
Read MoreDear Santa – By Mrs. Garnett’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, My name is Eleanor. I am 7 years old. How old are your friends? What are there names? This year for chistmas I would like kittens, bracelet kit, a bean bag chair and snickers and twix. P.s. Be careful my sisters are setting up a camra to spy on you. P.S.S. Thank you…
Read MoreDear Santa – By Mrs. Kittilson’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, I have a Dog I love her. I like playing with my dog. Santa can I plese have a barbie camper and a roller skates? Sincerely, Maya Koger, 8 Dear Santa, I am in football. I can also dribl. 2nd grae Mrs. Kittilson. robuz gift card a intendo swich ples! the rander fli.…
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