It may not be Woodstock or Lollapalooza, but Altoona’s very own upcoming music festival aims to make up in family-friendly atmosphere what it lacks in celebrity appeal.
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On Wednesday, July 16, Governor Jim Doyle announced that 38 Wisconsin communities will be reimbursed for projects to begin making their streets and intersections safer for children who walk or bike to school. Part of the federally funded Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program’s grant money, which is in its second year of funding, will enable SRTS to achieve its goal of getting more children in grades K-8 walking or biking – and therefore, maintaining healthy lifestyles – instead of riding in buses or cars. Altoona’s SRTS task force was awarded $97,243.
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At a time when American families are experiencing higher costs of living than ever before, the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act (HR 6052, which was passed in the House on Thursday, June 26) represents a potential foundation on which to build long-term solutions to our nation’s oil addiction and out-of-control energy consumption.
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It’s been just over a year since we took over the newspaper and I’m pretty pleased with how it’s changed. We’ve brought in some very talented people and while there is a long way to go, these folks have done an excellent job upgrading the paper. I hope that you agree. However, we still have a bit of a gap when it comes to paying for every issue.
I am a big fan of getting every issue to everybody in the community, as I think that helps build a stronger community, which is good for everyone that lives here. However, it does cost more to go that route. Part of what we are doing to address that here is to aggressively manage our costs.
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Students in the Altoona School District exceeded Wisconsin’s Adequate Yearly Progress goal of 74 percent in reading and 58 percent in math, as reported by Director of Pupil Services Karen Henry at the district’s board of education meeting on Monday, July 21.
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On Sunday, July 13, Altoona Methodist Church welcomed Pastor Eric Nelson. Nelson, his wife, Mary, and their 2-year-old daughter, Aimee, come from Johnson Creek.
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If your tomato plants have yellowing or black spots on the leaves, this article may be for you!
Early blight and Septoria leaf spot affect leaves, stems, and fruit of tomatoes. Early blight is caused by the fungus Alternaria solani and produces yellowing of the leaves, whereas Septoria leaf spot is caused by Septoria lycopersici and produces black spots. Both of these tomato disorders thrive during moderate temperatures and abundant rainfall, becoming more evident as the plant sets fruit. Symptoms are primarily found on leaves, starting at the base of the plant, and by late fall may cause fruit to rot near the stem.
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On Tuesday, July 29, Altoona resident Juanita Peck will travel to Madison to take part in the first of 12 Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program (WRLP) seminars. This seminar, which provides instruction on state government, is one of many steps Peck and fellow WRLP members will take in their quest to become strong community leaders.
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Everyone knows that eating right is a way to maintain a healthy weight, but did you know a healthy diet and weight helps decrease the chance you will get cancer?
Eat your way to better health. The New American Plate Cookbook gives you recipes for a healthy weight and a healthy life.
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The Ski Sprites Water Ski Show Team traveled to Wisconsin Rapids to compete in the Wisconsin State Ski Tournament on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19.
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