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April 3, 2022 | 3:00PM At The Grand Theater The Messiah: Community Easter Oratorio Free to the community, this special concert event features the Wausau Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Larson, and a full choir of local voices performing George Frideric Handel’s exhilarating masterpiece, including the powerful Hallelujah chorus. First performed in 1742, Messiah has, over the ages, become connected most often to Christmas. But Handel originally conceived the work for Easter and its 1742 premiere in Dublin occurred in the spring of that year, during Lent. Entry is free, but advance ticket reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets may be available at the door. No group/bulk orders over 10 allowed in advance. This free concert is presented by the Chester L. Suski Arts Fund, and organized by Karla Westcott, Daniel Larson, and William Day. 137624
The city’s ethics board dismissed a complaint against a city council member, but only after strongly condemning her actions
The city’s Ethics Board Monday dismissed the complaint against City Council Member Deb Ryan following a closed session meeting. According to the complaint, Ryan is alleged to have accused County Board Member William Harris of providing “illegal” legal advice to Mayor Katie Rosenberg regarding the city’s version of the A Community for All resolution. And, the complaint accused Ryan of attempting to get Harris fired from his job at Judicare and threatening the job of the director when she refused to take action against Harris. In a written response to the complaint obtained by City Pages, Ryan’s attorney says that Ryan’s conduct did not violate the code of conduct laid out for city council members and thus did not commit an ethics violation. According to the response letter, Ryan is alleged to have defamed Harris by saying he provided advice to the mayor regarding the A Community for All resolution, which he says is untrue. The response lays out Rosenberg saying at the beginning of a meeting that the resolution is “is a lot of
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An ethics complaint against a city council member’s actions against a county board supervisor has been dismissed, but not without strong words against her actions.
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his work” and thanking Harris for his efforts. Ryan also disputes the characterization of the phone call with Judicare, saying that she was concerned about the organization remaining non-partisan and denies ever asking that Harris be fired. The motion, read by Ethics Board member Robyn De Vos, said the Ethics Board “strongly condemns the actions of Alderman Ryan in the strongest terms,” but found that those actions did not violate the city’s code of ethics for city council members. The board voted to dismiss the complaint. The actions came after one Ethics Board member recused himself and the first chair of the board, Mary Thao, resigned with pointed remarks about the process. She did not clarify those remarks to City Pages. Emails between Thao and city officials obtained by city officials didn’t shed much light on the matter.
Marathon County mulling countywide emergency medical services study
Marathon County leaders are considering commissioning a study that would look at the possibility of developing a countywide emergency medical services program. The county’s public safety committee voted earlier this month to keep looking into adding the study on Administrator Lance Leonhard’s work plan for the year, but elected to deprioritize it. The study would look at the need, costs and feasibility of developing a countywide system for EMS. No specific proposal is on the table, but programs in other counties range from having their own departments
“The cluster of high voices generates pure electricity”
THE GRAND THEATER
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Seen by over 90 million people worldwide, this international sensation returns with their soaring, roofraising vocals for the highly anticipated “Love Is in the Air Tour.” This big show features the Tenors’ signature 10-part harmonies to songs like “Somebody to Love,” “Unchained Melody,” classic arias and more!
Tickets starting at $35 715.842.0988 www.grandtheater.org 401 N. Fourth St., Downtown Wausau
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