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Be thankful for what you have, while you have it
Putting together Part II of the Winterbook special section made me think
about just how much stuff there is to do in the Wausau area. Th at’s something to really be thankful for.
One of the things I learned, unfortunately, is that the speedskating club has folded. I had once skated in the club, and it was fun; but also, it was pretty expensive. The club always seemed caught in a catch 22: ice time is very expensive, so the club either needed a lot of members paying a smaller fee, or a few members paying a larger one. It’s hard to get a lot of members if your fees are high, but if you don’t charge high fees, well, someone has to pay for that ice time. If too few people pay the smaller fees, that leaves a pretty big ice bill.
In a column by Keith Uhlig last year, it appears that people are starting to distance skate on river and lake ice, which is common in Nordic countries. And you’ll see from the guide that there are plenty of places to fat bike. It’s sad to see the club go, but at least there are plenty of other winter sports in the area to take its place.
Buddhism teaches impermanence of all things, and it’s a lesson I continue to learn. It’s also a good reminder to be thankful for what we have, while we have it. That’s all we have in the end.
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A crisis is whatever an individual, family or group feels is a crisis at the time. Crisis situations can take many forms.
• Feeling overwhelmed, depressed, helpless, hopeless or unable to cope with difficult situations in their life
• Talking about or attempting suicide • Bullying or threats of violence • Drug and/or alcohol abuse • Eating disorders • Difficulties at school • Other mental health emergencies
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EDiTOR’S NOTE ........................................... 2 METRO BRiEFS ............................................. 4
Turning the page CAPiTOL EYE ............................................... 6
Map veto STATE NEWS ............................................... 8
Gableman considering broader 2020 election investigation TV REVIEW ................................................ 10
Tiger King Season 2: I hope you weren’t hoping for closure WiNTERBOOK ...................................... 11-14 HiGHLiGHTS .............................................. 15 BiG GUiDE ................................................ 16 EARTH TALK .............................................. 22
What’s up with eff orts by Native Americans to take back parks? THE BUZZ .................................................. 23
Rolling the dice on a new business
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Practical Application of HEMS
“What exactly fits within the HEMS standard?” is a common question. Health and education are pretty straight forward but maintenance and support are more ambiguous. They generally refer to a beneficiary’s standard of living.
For example, if the trustee distributes enough money for the beneficiary to purchase and drive a Ferrari when the beneficiary normally drives a Toyota, the trustee may be putting the trust’s tax and asset protection properties at risk by disregarding its terms.
The HEMS standard is widely used in drafting trusts for good reason. Used properly it can protect trust property from people who should not have access to it, such as creditors, divorcing spouses, and predators.
If you have questions about what qualifies as an appropriate distribution under the HEMS standard, please call us to schedule an appointment.
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THIS YEAR, CWD STANDS FOR CARCASS WASTE DUMPSTERS.
This year we’re doing our part to help give hunters a convenient way to properly dispose of their deer carcasses while also helping control the spread of CWD.
We’re placing dumpsters at a few locations— all monitored—around the county, but don’t dump sofas, mattresses, or the kitchen sink for that matter. Dumpsters will be available from Nov. 20 to Dec.11. To find the one nearest you, visit
We’re placing dumpsters at few locations –all monitored – around the county, but don’t dump sofas, mattresses, or the kitchen sink for that matter. Dumpsters will be available from Nov. 17 to Dec. 6.
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