Monthly Archives: July 2011
Obituary of Warren W. Lilley
Warren W. Lilley, 90, of 2620 32nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, died Friday, July 29, 2011, at Strawberry Lane Medical Center. A graveside service for the immediate family will be held… Read more
Incentives need to be earned
There is a lot of panic these days concerning the economic ruination that could occur if the debt ceiling is not raised by August 2. A few days ago, I… Read more
With glitter in my blush, nothing is off limits
When you’re a parent, you quickly come to realize that privacy and ownership have no meaning to your children. After returning from a weekend up north, I discovered that my… Read more
Career change from law has completed
Career change from law has completed I’ve been a little busy recently. I have been saying this to people for the whole of the summer, or so it seems. The… Read more
Housing authority mistake shows importance of open records
It wasn’t an accident. The Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority board new about its former Director Jeff Raasch’s problems as a high school football coach — a 15-year-old girl accused him… Read more
Organizing a festival was impossible without help
When I was asked to become one of the organizers of the Betty Boop Festival I didn’t know what to expect. The festival is staffed by volunteers this year. Certainly,… Read more
Don’t let the dog days of summer hurt investing strategy
We’re in the Dog Days of summer – traditionally the hottest, steamiest time of year. But in a few weeks, the temperatures will begin to cool down. Nature isn’t alone… Read more
Briefs: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre announces board of directors
The Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre held their annual meeting on July 18. The following officers were elected to serve a one-year term: Andy Gilbert, President; Shari Day, Vice President; Amy… Read more
Hotel Mead sold at auction for $2 million
The real estate arm of the bank that foreclosed on Hotel Mead purchased the property at a July 27 sheriff’s auction. Balmoral Reality, a subsidiary of Wisconsin Rapids-based Wood Trust… Read more
Unemployment rate shows progress
I’ve stated many times over that my main goals upon being elected to the State Assembly were fixing our out of control taxing and spending and creating jobs for Wisconsin… Read more
Class graduates through advanced training program
Jodi Gellerman had 15 jobs in the past 10 years, mostly in fast food and temporary food processing, but with her recent certification from Mid-State Technical College she hopes to find… Read more
Police investigate ‘death pact’
Depression may have been a factor for a couple to carry out a death pact in the village of Port Edwards. A Wood County deputy along with a Nekoosa policeman… Read more
Smaller ski team hosts the show
Not knowing how to ski didn’t stop Erik Stuebig from joining the Aqua Skiers team five weeks ago. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said, “but long hours. … It’s actually… Read more
There’s another word we need to abolish
Satirist’s Evening post by Jennifer Dolan We have a lot of calls for the extinction of certain labels these days, and these are often successful to the point where certain… Read more
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