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OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL – 10-3-2012

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

Mississippi River Duck Hunt “2012” Hello friends, This is another one of those stories where I am going to be all over the map as I have so much to write.  Forty some years ago my dad, the late Robert Walters, took me camping and duck hunting on an island on the Mississippi River near…

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A Waiting Child – Bianca

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

Bianca is a bright 16-year old African American young woman.  She enjoys shopping, singing in the shower, swimming and fishing.  She also enjoys writing, which she excels at.  Bianca describes herself as being “adventurous.”  She is in 11th grade and can do very well when she is motivated.  Bianca is in need of a family…

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Veith receives STEM scholarship

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

MENOMONIE — Ryan Veith of Knapp, Wis., who is majoring in applied science, was among the twenty-four UW-Stout students who have been awarded scholarships through a National Science Foundation grant for the 2012-13 academic year.

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State SAT results exceed national average

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

MADISON – A news release by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction stated that the 2012 SAT college admissions exam exceeded national averages and participation in the Advance Placement program continued strong growth.

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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

(MADISON) – Are you and your family safe and secure online? Governor Scott Walker has declared October as Cyber Security Awareness Month. Throughout the month, ReadyWisconsin will feature easy to follow tips that can stop cybercriminals before they strike your computer or mobile devices.

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Glenhaven/Havenwood Happenings – 10-3-2012

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

Last week the activities included Catholic communion, church with Grace Baptist, exercises, manicures, baking club, church with United Methodist, a sing-a-long with Jane and Friends, arts and crafts, bingo with St. John’s, a scenic ride, and pet visits with Jeanne Murphy.

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Gibson named Optimist Youth of the Month

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

Reed Gibson was recently selected by the Colfax High School Teachers as the Dunn County Optimist Youth of the Month.  Four seniors from Colfax will be honored throughout the year.

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Grapevine menu – 10-3-2012

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

Grapevine Menu – for dates October 8-11

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DCEDC workshop: getting more out of your business

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Do you work “in” your business or “on” your business? Do you find yourself working harder instead of working smarter? Are you “doing things right,” or “doing the right things?” Could you take a three-week vacation and know your business would be fine while you are gone? These are…

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Pollutant trading for Colfax takes a small step forward

By Melissa | October 1, 2012

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Setting up a pollutant trading program for Colfax has moved a small step forward. Following a recommendation from the Colfax Village Board’s public works committee at a meeting September 20, Rand Bates, public works director, reported at the Colfax Village Board’s September 24 meeting that he had contacted Dunn…

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