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JUNE 2025 THOMAS STREET NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR WITH THE FRIENDS OF WAUSAU HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
Citizens for a Clean Wausau and the Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks teamed up in the Thomas Street Neighborhood this month. With the Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks, we learn about the history of Wausau, the ornate landmarks, the lumber barrons, and how Wausau was formed. This month was a unique blend of the beauty, as well as the damge done from former factories in the area. Thomas Street was the home to Crestline (the area is now owned by Wauleco/Sentry Insurance) and across the street was the former site of Connor Industries, where St Vincent ...
I Am Woke and Liberal
I am woke and liberal in philosophy, so people are surprised that I have MAGA friends. I am a bit concerned, however, that they may no longer consider me a friend. I have much in common with the MAGA people I know, whether it be the Packers, Badgers, Brewers, Bucks or golf, we can always talk about sports. The weather is good, too, “Been pretty nice lately, but we could use a little rain.” We can talk about common friends, histories and jokes. Many times we know members of each other’s families and can ask about their welfare.
Being woke and liberal, I am ...
Be Bold and Be Unapologetic
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Be bold and be unapologetic.
The No Kings Rallies across the nation serve as the perfect example of this. Look at the enormous crowds of people who are rising up, making their voices heard over the monied interests that are dictating this country, that’s right – DICTATING.
The working class has spoken with a message of truth and sincerity. Our elected officials need to start listening. Stop being afraid to speak up, stop being moderate, stop apologizing. A market that is rigged for the wealthy and business as usual is not ...
HEAD START
Right now, Congress is working on a budget proposal that includes eliminating the Head Start program nationwide. For Wisconsin children, this could be devastating. In St. Croix County alone, Head Start funded preschool enrollment for over 9,000 children in 2023.
Head Start promotes school readiness for children from birth to age five who live in low-income households. Families also benefit from participation in the program, as it also provides prenatal care, housing support, job training, and education both for parents and staff.
Starting in 1965 ...
MAY DAY WAUSAU
Thank you to all who showed for this day of action. There were over 200 of you today that took the time to show up for what is important. We are not protesters but PROTECTORS of all things good. Your signs today reflected everything you are passionate about; everything we are losing. We made our voices heard. These continue to be opportunities for us to lock arms in solidarity. All the beeps and honks and thumbs up show that we are not alone. Our being there shows others they are not alone. The current administration needs to know that we will not back down.
We all ...
Jalisco and the Refugee Crisis
Jalisco state in Mexico rings in the ears with mariachi music and brightly dressed dancers twirling, while onlookers toast glasses of tequila. Both this iconic music and the even more iconic drink fermented and distilled from the blue agave are said to have been born there. Nat King Cole and Elvis sang the praises of Guadalajara, Jalisco's capital, and the beaches of Puerto Vallarata will undoubtedly tickle the memory circuits of many folks from Central Wisconsin. Colorful and inspiring, Jalisco is also home to one of Mexico's brutal drug cartels and ...
Birding by Ear
A birding by ear event will be held at Helen’s House at the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo on June 10th at 7 p.m. John Kubisiak will give a presentation on how to identify birds by their calls. Following the presentation, participants will be invited to take to the trail to identify birds by their songs. This is being done as a Birdability event sponsored by Clean Green Action, a local non-profit devoted to advancing education around conservation and environmental sustainability. Please contact us by email at cleangreenaction@gmail.com with any questions.
Protect Pollinators This Spring in Wausau
Although we have gorgeous weather this weekend, please resist cleaning up your yards and spend time outdoors in other fun ways this weekend!
WHY? Pollinators and other insects (which our very food supply depends on) are still in the leaves and other debris.
Bees and other pollinators touch our lives every day. About 85% of the world’s flowering plants and 35% of the world’s food crops (one in three bites of food we eat) depend on insect and animal pollinators to reproduce. Economically, insect pollinators contribute billions of dollars to U.S. farm income.
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