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Sun
31
Jan

Sauk County Gardener: Time to prune trees

“A tree which has lost its head will never recover it again, and will survive only as a monument of the ignorance and folly of its Tormentor.” ~George William Curtis

Sun
31
Jan

Voters can get ID prior to spring election

The Spring Primary is weeks away and the DMV wants the public to know they can get an ID to vote.

IDs for voting are offered for free.

People can get a voting ID if they don’t have another form of identification such as a driver’s license, military ID or student ID. A federally recognized REAL ID card is not required to vote.

Sun
31
Jan

Naturally Speaking: How trees grow


The oldest wood in this oak tree is at the center of this slab. If the year-formed was written on each "ring" in the wood, the rings would have progressively more recent dates moving toward the outside. (Photo by Jerry Davis)

People and trees grow differently. We don’t have a growing point on the top of our head and we eventually stop growing.

Thu
28
Jan

Historical Perspective: Sauk County’s ancient past revealed


Seen here is an eagle’s eye view of the dig site in Freedom Township and the knifepoint discovered by Christiansen’s Archaeology class. (Sauk County Historical Society photo)

Five millennia ago, on a tall ridge in Freedom Township, a Native American flint knapper sat cross-legged, holding a stone, which he was striking with the nub of a deer antler. As he hit the rock at just the right angle, thin chips split from the mother stone and landed on the ground around him.

Thu
28
Jan

County Board approves hiring new public health director

The Sauk County Board of Supervisors has signed off on hiring a New Jersey woman to lead the health department.

Wed
20
Jan

State department revokes license for Wisconsin Dells wholesale dealer

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles has revoked the wholesale dealer license for a Sauk County dealer.

Royal Imports Inc., E10704 Pioneer Drive Unit B, Wisconsin Dells, had its license revoked on Jan. 16 for failing to maintain a licensed business facility.

Wed
20
Jan

SSM Health seeks volunteers

The public can learn more about volunteer opportunities in hospice during upcoming virtual conferences scheduled through SSM Health at Home.

Sessions will focus what volunteers do in a hospice setting. Hospice is dedicated to providing end-of-life care to the elderly and those facing serious illnesses.

Wed
20
Jan

Sauk County Gardener Planting a “deer-resistant” garden

“A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call.” ~ Dave Barry

Wed
13
Jan

Sauk County Gardener: Time to start planning your garden

"Winter is a season of recovery and preparation." -- Paul Theroux

Wed
13
Jan

Next deadline approaches for arts, history grants

Sauk County reminds the public that applications will be due soon for two grants.

They include the Arts, Humanities and Historic Preservation Grant and Good Idea Grant. Forms are available at https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/artsandculture.

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