Around Town
CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG: The annual Christmas Sing-Along at the Crystal Café will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, starting at 9 a.m. The Christmas story will be read, and patrons can enjoy music from the Amherst Choir and the Iola Choir. Singing is encouraged. Free coffee and cookies will be served.
Job Opportunities
IOLA-SCANDINAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as substitute teachers! Flexible hours! Competitive daily rates! Apply here.
Around the State
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AGE HIKE: Wisconsin lawmakers are considering raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21. This proposal comes as part of ongoing efforts to reduce smoking rates among younger populations and curb nicotine addiction at an early age. If passed, this law would align Wisconsin with many other states and cities that have already implemented a legal smoking age of 21, aiming to prevent access to tobacco products by individuals under the age of 21.
MARGARINE LAWS: A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is pushing to strengthen limits on margarine. The effort is a reminder of a centuries-old squabble between the butter substitute and the state’s ensconced dairy industry. Read The Badger Report story here.
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AG CHILD LABOR LAWS: U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced House Resolution 6066, or the CARE Act, on the floor of the U.S. House on Nov. 17. The bill would raise the minimum age of agricultural workers nationwide from 12 to 17 for most agricultural jobs and to 16 for jobs in mining, manufacturing, and similar industries. Read the Just the News article here.
Interesting Facts
In the daily surfing of the internet, some interesting facts arise that are worth sharing. These are a few recently seen.
WHITE ELEPHANT: The term “white elephant” originates from Siam, where sacred white elephants were gifted by the king to those he disliked, forcing recipients into financial ruin due to costly upkeep. By the 1720s, the phrase took on a figurative meaning for burdensome possessions. Today, it refers to quirky, useless gifts shared for fun among friends.
