182 results for author: Nancy Tabaka-Stencil

BOOK BANNING AND OTHER CENSORSHIP

No one should be dictating what you can and cannot read. It appears this is becoming a trend in our nation. We need you to help stop it in its tracks. We do not need a rating system either. If you are old enough to go to the library yourself, you’re old enough to pick out books. In the world we live in, the library is the one safe place where children can get solid factual materials. Take a moment to watch the video at the bottom of this article by Donna Jo Napoli, “What Children (and Everyone else) Need to Read.”  Please come to the Wausau library on Monday, August 21, around 11:30 and sign up to make a quick comment letting our librarians ...

THE RIGHTS OF NATURE TWO

    This year WISDOM brought together a core group of us, who together have worked on what is known as the Rights of Nature. Please click on the photos to enlarge. You can also check us out at: www.rightsofnaturewi.org. You can also find us on FaceBook.    

The Rights of Nature

We are happy to share a project that has been in the works most of this year by our Rights of Nature group. At the bottom, you may click to see page two as well. https://  

A Star in the Night Sky

James Albert Lewis, 94, of Merrill passed away on June 5. He was surrounded by loved ones at home near Merrill. Among those loved ones were Joel and Melissa Lewis. Jim was born on Feb. 28th, 1929. This was the year you recall the stock market crashed. There was the great depression, the St. Valentine’s massacre, and Al Capone. There was World War Two, Korea, and Vietnam. Later countess other wars. He lived in a time when television was first invented. He saw man landing on the moon. Imagine all this man has seen and done! James graduated from the University of Minnesota with his master’s degree in Speech Therapy. He spent two years in the ...

Citizen Sleuthing

            Yes, Greenlight Metals, we are watching you. We are watching VERY closely. We saw on May 4 where the DNR has given you “conditional” approval for Greenlight metals to undertake drilling at the Bend Deposit in Taylor County. The Bend Deposit is located about 20 miles northwest of the city of Medford. The area itself is quite remote with the drilling area on a very small piece of upland, less than a quarter mile from the north branch of the Yellow River. Ground water is being monitored at several spots by the University of Wisconsin and is found to be between 15-35 feet. Yes, another water rich area that is enjoyed by canoes ...

Madison Action Day

Many of us from the Wausau area attended Madison Action Day on April 27. We were in full force with many other WISDOM affiliates throughout the state. Thank you to Ron Alexander and NAOMI for providing bus transportation. We heard from many speakers, we watched a Drum Circle and a stellar performance from the Raging Grannies. In the afternoon we met with our elected officials to talk about issues we care about and that affect all of us! The following is a few of the issues in the state budget: Restoring driver's licenses for all Wisconsinites Accepting the federal money to expand Badger Care Supporting the proposed addition of $12 ...

Great Local Authors

Local reads are the best reads. Starting with Gina Ramsey's "Burnt Gloveboxes: Embracing Life When it Goes up in Flames." This is a book of misguided adventures and blunders. Trust me I worked with Gina for a short time, the girl is hilarious. Her book has hit the Amazon best seller list. Give it a read, you won't be disappointed! Nick Vander Puy recently gave a book talk at the Eagle River Library. Having visited the H.E.L.P. Campaign for the Penokees years ago and learning so much from there, I had to see what more I could learn through the book talk. I asked an old friend to join me. Nick had us form a talking circle and with his calming ...

Saving the Porkies

Let’s work together to protect our water, air, soils, aquatic life, wildlife and people from the dangers from metallic sulfide mining. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan has a bountiful beauty; the waterfalls, Lake Superior, and the endless forests. The Porcupine Mountains State Park, especially the Presque Isle scenic area, all resting on the shores of Lake Superior, is absolutely priceless. Why would anyone want to destroy this? Highland Copper aims to mine under State Park land, under the Presque Isle River, and possibly even under Lake Superior. This would be in the west end of the Porkies. Plans are for a tailings dam that tilts toward ...

Badgercare Expansion

Citizen Action Wisconsin continued its statewide tour supporting Badgercare expansion with a stop in Wausau on Thursday, May 11th.  I for one am a proud member and I encourage you to join in the fight when it comes to issues that matter most to the citizens of this state. “The unaffordability of health care and lack of access to it is a huge public concern,” said Citizen Action Executive Director Robert Kraig. “People are skipping the medical care that they need because they can’t afford it.” Many people from Marathon and Lincoln Counties spoke up in support of Badgercare. One of the most touching stories is that of Peggy McDowell. ...

Support our Public Schools

  Rally at the State Capitol Support our Public Schools! Buses: Free busing will be available in certain areas for anyone attending the rally including departures from the MTEA office in Milwaukee. Rally-goers can express interest in riding a bus when they sign up. Those who express interest will receive additional communications with the bus information. For bus-riders who register and will be traveling over lunchtime, sandwiches and water will be available either at the bus loading or unloading site. Car Pool Reimbursement: For members who carpool (3 or more people in the vehicle for 60 miles or more roundtrip), WEAC can ...