Editor’s note: The following commentary has been released for publication by the office of State Rep. Scott Johnson. Rep. Scott Johnson, R-Jefferson, of the 33rd Assembly District voted in favor of Assembly Bill 431 which would allow hearing instrument specialists/hearing practitioners to engage in cerumen management, otherwise known as earwax...
Category: Opinion
Bird’s Eye View: Avian influenza’s hitting the Midwest, again
By Anita Martin If we ignore it, it will go, (not so much); a rather dangerous offshoot from the theme: “If you build it, he will come,” ("Field of Dreams," 1989). Bird flu is back full-swing in the U.S. as wild birds have begun migrating south, and now is the...
Nass on Brewers Stadium deal: city, county of Milwaukee win again and taxpayers Lose
Editor’s note: The following statement has been issued for publication by the office of State Sen. Steve Nass. Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, issued the following statement regarding the sudden movement by Assembly leaders to amend the Brewers Stadium Bills — AB 438 and AB 439 — to give the city and county...
Bird’s Eye View: Ecology and behavior of legendary dragonflies
Commentary By Anita Martin Did you know many years ago, some dragonflies got as big as a small red-tailed hawk? If you’re thinking, “Yikes!” or “Holy guacamole!” you’re not alone. That’s the same reaction I and others had upon hearing this information from Robert Bohanan on August 30 at the...
Commentary: Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week underway
Editor’s note: The following information has been released for publication by the superintendents from the school districts of Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Waterloo, Watertown and Whitewater. October 1-7 is Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week. The superintendents from Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Waterloo, Watertown, and...