By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — At this point in the budget process, Dunn County is facing a nearly $3.5 million budget deficit for 2016. Tonya Kusmirek, Dunn County’s chief financial officer, reported on the state of the 2016 budget at the Dunn County Board’s executive committee meeting August 19.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — For the fourth year in a row, the per capita charge to villages and townships for the Colfax Rescue Squad will remain at $16.17. The proposed budget for 2016 will be $450,102, compared to a budget of $439,121 for 2015, according to the budget presented by Don Knutson, director…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Rescue Squad is proposing to hire part-time EMTs for $7.25 or $7.75 per hour rather than relying on volunteer EMTs. The rescue squad has 25 dedicated volunteers, but increased work and family commitments have made it difficult for them to find time to fill in on shifts…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Rescue Squad has received notification of being awarded a $22,500 grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation for nitrous oxide administration equipment and powered stair chairs. Don Knutson, director of the Colfax Rescue Squad, reported on the grant at the rescue squad’s annual meeting August 20.
Read Moreby Marlys Kruger COLFAX — Members of the Colfax school board and administrators took care of some final business during the board meeting Aug. 17 before the doors open Sept. 2 to begin the 2015-16 school year.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A representative for the Colfax Railroad Museum has asked Dunn County for financial support to help advertise the museum and to further develop it as a tourist destination. Herb Sakalaucks, owner and curator of the museum, spoke to the Dunn County Board’s executive committee August 19.
Read MoreOn your property, insects and microorganisms abound. If this is news to you, don’t go running for the sprays and granulated “Bug Kill Stuff.” This is a natural and beneficial state, since insects and microorganisms are key components in nutrient recycling, decomposition, plant succession, natural pest control and wildlife habitat.
Read MoreAs we move from summer fun to focusing on the three Rs (reading, writing and arithmetic), watch your child’s behavior for signs of vision problems. Common signs of vision problems in children include frequently rubbing their eyes, squinting, tilting or turning their head to look at objects, wandering eyes, or squeezing their eyes. If your…
Read MoreHave you read Hot Dogs and Hamburgers yet? The students, volunteers, board members and staff of Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley (LVCV) are reading this book as part of the Wisconsin Literacy’s Statewide READ. We invite members of the community to read with us as we celebrate National Literacy Month during September.
Read MoreMADISON – College life poses unique risks of identity theft for students, with tempting credit card offers, shared housing, and countless forms and information that must be provided. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection urges students to study up on ways to minimize the threat of identity theft.
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