Issue of issues
To the Editor: Individual sovereignty is the basis of political stability. Those who deny individual sovereignty to push an agenda, cause instability as their goal for chaos.
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Services for children and families
Brown County Human Services (BCHS) offers a wide range of services to children and families. The primary goal of social services is to ensure children are healthy, safe and taken care of. Our agency works in partnership with other organizations to ensure families receive the support they need. It can be difficult reaching out and asking for help. It can also be intimidating if you are not familiar with the resources and services that are available.
From the Editor’s Desk
Happy Lake Appreciation Week. I just made that up—what it really means is that I am writing about appreciating our lake, again.
Education Beat: Stopping the Slide
Summer is a time for kids to kick back, take a break from routine, and enjoy lazy days. It also, in many cases, is when learning loss- aka “The Summer Slide” can take place. Summer setbacks are nothing new regarding academics and the phenomenon has been researched by educators since the beginning of time. On average, student achievement can decline over the summer by up to a third of a prior year’s learning gains. Loss is usually greater in mathematics than reading, and higher grade leveled students are more noticeably affected than younger learners. The summer slide can be measured in both social skills and classroom discipline, in addition to academics.
Be thankful for all things
My family and I would like to say a public thank you to the Sleepy Eye Knights of Columbus for all their efforts in their recent fundraising for our granddaughter Ellanor and her parents, Caleb and Katie. We would also like to say thank you to all who have contributed in one way or another toward this goal for the Teddy Bear Drive. We are grateful to God for how He provides as needs arise. Ellanor continues to make good progress following the bone marrow transplant. We appreciate your continued prayers as well.
From the Editor’s Desk
You know I pay attention to the news. It’s almost a hobby—reading newspapers, listening to MPR, watching the nightly news (a couple versions) and watching some cable “news” programs. You might think I pay attention to too much news. I’m starting to agree with that.
Cryptocurrency?
If you take financial advice from this column, in the future, you may not be able to afford to read this column. That said… let’s talk digital currencies.
From the Editor’s Desk
Every so often we get a rainy Memorial Day and plans change. The traditional program held in our cemeteries, is moved indoors. Maybe fewer people attend. Maybe the day does not match the picture we have in mind.
May EDA meeting report
The EDA Board met on May 24. I presented the financial reports for the EDA programs. So far in 2022, the EDA has disbursed over $96,000 in building rehab, business assistance/start-up, and sign and awning program money to local businesses in our community. There are also a few additional applicants that have met with me to discuss the EDA Program Applications and are currently considering EDA assistance for their business and buildings.
Find your value
As he lay dying, a father gave a watch to his son. “Here is a watch your grandfather gave me,” he said.