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August 2020

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26
Aug

Virtual Run/Walk for Cancer Support

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:20am

Hearing the words “You have cancer” can be devastating. Many people feel isolated and alone after that diagnosis and don’t know where to turn, particularly during a pandemic. Luckily, in mid-March, Gilda’s Club moved all of their free cancer support groups, healthy living activities, and cancer-related counseling to a virtual platform.

Wed
26
Aug

Sugar River Euchre League's 90th Season Cancelled

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:20am

Due to COVID-19, the 90th (2020/2021) season of the Sugar River Euchre League is cancelled. This is the first time since 1938 that the Euchre league has not played. Due to the Great Depression and other factors, the league suspended play from 1936 until 1939. In 1938, Forrest Henderson and Ike Mryland promoted a Euchre tournament to rekindle interest in the league. In 1939, the league was reformed.

Wed
26
Aug

Kriss Marion is the Best Candidate for the 51st Assembly Seat

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:19am

Dear Editor,
I have known and worked professionally with Kriss Marion for over a decade. She is an extraordinary candidate for the 51st Assembly and would serve the interests of our rural communities. She will be on the November 3rd ballot, opposing incumbent Todd Novak.

Wed
26
Aug

Wisler Vouches for Marion's Integrity and Honesty

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:19am

Dear Editor,

Wed
26
Aug

Voyce Can't Find a Good Reason to Vote for Novak

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:17am

Dear Editor,
It’s that time again…elections. We are all aware of the Presidential election coming up, and the importance it is in our lives. But I started thinking...what about our local elections? What about the local people who are running for office locally and statewide? Do we know them and where they stand on certain issues?

Wed
26
Aug

Politicians Should Not Choose Their Voters

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:17am

Dear Editor,
Once the 2020 Census is complete, the process of redrawing maps for congressional, statewide, and local districts will take place. These maps have a ten-year impact. They are important because fair maps are the foundation of fair representation.

Wed
26
Aug

Hill Voting for Marion

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:16am

Dear Editor,

Wed
26
Aug

Wisconsin Voting Deadlines and Facts for November 2020

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:15am

Wisconsin voters and election officials have plans in place for the Presidential Election on November 3, 2020.
“We want to make sure every voter who is eligible to vote this fall can do so safely and securely,” said Meagan Wolfe, Administrator for the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “We learned a great deal from our elections in April, May and August and believe we have solid plans in place for November.”

Wed
26
Aug

Dane County Schools Required to Start Grades 3-12 Virtually

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:14am

Due to the current average COVID-19 case count in Dane County, Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing Emergency Order #9, which may be viewed in its entirety here: https://publichealthmdc.com/documents/2020-08-21_Order_9.pdf. The order requires all county schools to begin the school year virtually for students in grades 3-12, closing them to in-person pupil instruction, effective August 24, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. Grades K-2 may have in-person pupil instruction, with precautions outlined in the Order.

Wed
26
Aug

Friends of Heidi Folk Festival to Hold Annual Meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:10am

The Heidi Folk Festival board of directors announces the 2020 annual meeting, which is being organized differently in 2020 due to restrictions for meeting face-to-face.

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