If you read Joseph Back’s article entitled, “First Chapman Park building donated, would cost $148,311 today,” in the August 20 edition of this newspaper, he reported on the ease of finding information as a result to the The Stanley Republican's being accessed on Wisconsin Badgerlink. He also stated they were available as a result of fundraising that paid the $20,000 cost of getting them on Badgerlink. However, he failed to state that they are available thanks to the donors to the Stanley Area Historical Society, whose generosity allowed for their placement on Badgerlink. Every time I hear someone talk about the ease of accessibility, I am thankful to the generous donors who funded this project. I hope users realize that this resource will become even more valuable as many of the printed copies of the local newspaper over 100 years old are crumbling with age and past use. And a thank you is also due Cheryl-Kern-Simirenko who spearheaded this project for SAHS. *** If you haven't learned how to research The Stanley Republican’s on Badgerlink, you can do so by stopping by the Stanley Area Historical Society on a Saturday or Sunday 1-4 pm through the end of this month. After that it would be by chance opening. Museum staff will be able to show you how accessing them is done. All you need is any Wisconsin library card and access is free. *** Here is a last reminder that the Stanley Area Historical Society museum remains open weekends through September. It is also often open on Tuesday morning, and/or afternoon, if volunteers are working. A good number of weddings dresses and Hazel Heagle’s art work are two new 2020 exhibits that can be seen. They will also be around next year plus more, so if you miss them this year check them out next summer. *** With a shorter self-imposed deadline because of Labor Day being on Monday, September 7, I will share a couple things that have been on my desk for awhile. The first one is a story that involves Billy Graham, the revered evangelist. Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane landed there was a limousine there to transport him home. As he prepared to get in the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver. “You know” he said, “I’m 87 years old and I have never driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for awhile?” The driver said, “No problem. Have a go at it.” Rev. Graham gets in the driver’s seat and they head down the highway. A short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating his first speed trap. The limo passes him doing 70 in a 55 mph speed zone. The trooper pulls him over and begins the procedure. The younger trooper walks up to the driver’s window and he is surprised to see who was driving. He immediately excused himself and called his supervisor. He told the supervisor, “I know we’re supposed to enforce the law … but I also know that important people are given certain courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I stopped a very important person.” The supervisor asked, “Is it the governor?” The trooper answered, “No, sir.” The supervisor said, “Is it the president?” The trooper said, “No, even more important.” The supervisor finally asked, “Well then, who is it? The young trooper said, “I think it is Jesus, because he’s got Billy Graham for a chauffeur!” *** If you’re a regular reader of this column you have read my spouting off about the hunters in Wisconsin who pursued, and got enacted, a mourning dove hunting season. Well, it still sickens me to read about that hunting season, which this year is from September 1 through November 29. I am no anti-hunting person, and in fact, wish there were more hunters pursing the killing of deer because of their over-population. I just can’t understand how anyone could even think of eating what little meat there is on a mourning dove. And it also sickens me to think that there is a daily bag limit of 15 doves and that the season possession limit is three times the daily bag limit (45). On the other hand, I strongly favor hunting Canadian geese as they too have over-populated our area/state and they must have lots of meat on them. Let the little mourning dove stay perched on my neighbor’s roof and let them mourn for whatever they are mourning!! Amen. *** At the Chippewa County Council on Homelessness and Hunger in August, information was compiled regarding the number of individuals and families seeking or receiving homelessness services. In July, the number was at least 181 individuals in Chippewa County were seeking these types of services. The numbers come from the Career Development Center Outreach, Chippewa County Housing Authority, Family Support, Hope Village, West CAP and area churches. While some of the numbers may be duplicated because of individuals receiving services from multiple agencies, it does indicate that there is still the reality of homelessness in Chippewa County. It is generally an unseen problem and there are still many unmet needs. *** Women’s Suffrage celebrated its 100th Anniversary on August 18, 2020. It was 100 years ago on August 18, 1920, that the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote in electing public officials and proposed legislation. It took women decades to earn the right to vote, something that today is not even thought about by most. Women today are elected to all levels of government with only the presidency eluding them to this point. That too will come, it’s just a matter of time. *** Did you know? 90% of people can’t lick their elbow. +++ A 100 pound person on Earth would weigh 38 pounds on Mars. +++ Have you ever enjoyed the smell of fresh cut grass? Research indicates that the scent is a chemical compound given off by plants in distress. They emit a similar odor when attacked by caterpillars or other predatory insects. *** Smile time. Being short of smile time material this week I am again sharing two items from the Bloomer Advance “Blooms” In Bloomer column: My husband calls me the bomb … Not sure if it’s because I’m super attractive or because I might go off at any minute. +++ As I pulled into the gas station I noticed a woman trying to push her car toward the pump. Having always considered myself a Good Samaritan, I parked and joined her in pushing her car. “What are you doing?” she asked. “Giving you a hand,” I said. “What are you doing?” “I’m stretching before my run.” +++ Aging is tricky, it’s like you still feel young inside, but then every once in a while you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and reality just smacks you in the face.