Around Town
THIRSTY PERCH UPDATE: According to a recent Facebook posting, the Thirsty Perch indicated that the restaurant is not permanently closed. It closed during the holidays so its staff could spend time with family and friends. Also, Sherri has had some medical issues to deal with. The restaurant will reopen Friday, Feb. 13, from 2-9 p.m. with its full menu. Read the Wisconsin Public Radio story here.
REBA’S IS MOVING: Reba’s A Personal Touch Pet Salon is relocating to Amherst at 118 County Road KK. For further information, call 715-467-0003 or email rebasalon@gmail.com.
Around the County
WAUPACA TEACHER EXPANDS AG LITERACY: Sheila Kroseberg, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Waupaca High School, is one of the newest members of the Educator Ambassador Team, a group of seven educators across the state that is part of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom program. Read the Wisconsin State Farmer story here.
Around the State
BOOMERS NUMBERS INCREASING: The state’s over-65 population went from 777,314 in the 2010 census to 1,060,017 in 2020. And that’s expected to increase to over 1.3 million by 2030 before leveling off.
KNOWLES-NELSON LEGACY: A pared-back proposal that will continue the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, but without allowing for new land acquisition, passed the Assembly on Thursday, eliciting critical reactions from Democrats who said it won’t uphold the legacy of the program. The Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship Program was created with the goal of preserving wildlife habitat and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state. Read the Wisconsin Examiner story here.
Interesting Facts
While browsing the internet, some interesting facts emerge that are worth sharing. These are a few recently seen.
WHY ARE JEANS BLUE?: Medieval European laborers wore blue trousers dyed with woad and, later, imported indigo. Indigo’s durability and ability to hide grime made it a favored choice for tough work. The dye’s oxidation process formed a protective coating, helping garments resist fading and even odors. By the mid-1800s, indigo-dyed cotton pants, especially denim from Amoskeag Manufacturing in Manchester, New Hampshire, became standard for American miners and railroad workers. Both undyed canvas and blue denim were available, but most workers preferred dark blue for its practicality and lasting color, cementing its place in workwear history.
STATE OF SUPERIOR: You’ve heard of the State of Superior. But did you know some versions include northern Wisconsin? Fifty years ago, residents in the U.P. faced a choice that could have rewritten the map: Whether to break away from Michigan and form the nation’s 51st state. Read the story here.
