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Girls from Eswatini to inspire Wisconsin audiences, raise awareness of sexual abuse

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August 10, 2023

Girls from Eswatini to inspire Wisconsin audiences, raise awareness of sexual abuse

WATERLOO, Wis. (WMTV) – A Marshall-based nonprofit, working to free girls from sexual abuse abroad, is in the States with a message of hope.

Hosea’s Heart operates safe homes in Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, in the southern tip of Africa. A third of girls in the country experienced some form of sexual violence, according to a report cited by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

“Outside Hosea’s Heart, the girls will say things like, ‘By now maybe I would even be dead. By now I don’t know if [or] where I’d be surviving,” Mary-Kate Martin, executive director and cofounder said.

Celebrating 10 years of freeing and empowering young women, Hosea’s Heart is touring across Wisconsin this month from Sun Prairie to Hartford. Their show features those who have received the care of the nonprofit singing, dancing and performing spoken word to raise awareness about sexual abuse.

“[The production] is not only about being trafficked, but it brings hope and restoration,” Ayanda said. “How a person who has been trafficked, sold out of their homes, can receive Christ and be restored in their lives.” She received help from the nonprofit between the ages of 12 and 21 years old.

Shown another kind of care and welcome Wednesday, a dozen of the young women affiliated with the nonprofit were treated to a spa day in Waterloo.

“Some of these girls have never had anything like this before, and they’re very appreciative so it makes me very happy,” Jennifer Zimmermann, owner of Waterloo Nail and Beauty Salon Jorani Cosmetics, said.

Ayanda was under the care of Hosea’s Heart between the ages of 12 and 21, according to nonprofit leaders.(WMTV/Jason Rice)

“They wondered, ‘Are we going to be accepted? How will people view us?” Martin said. “They have been warmly wrapped around, so its been special.”

You can register for performances online. Tour dates and locations include the following:

Aug. 13, 3 p.m. Heartland Church (800 Wilburn Rd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590)
Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Woodlands Church (190 Hoover Ave, Plover, WI 54467)
Aug. 19, 6 p.m. Aquinas High School (315 11th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601)
Aug. 23, 6 p.m. Oshkosh Community Church (2351 Ryf Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54904)
Aug. 28 6:30 p.m. Schauer Arts Center (147 N. Rural St. Hartford, WI 53027)

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The Wisconsin Health Department announces new vaccine requirements for children

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May 21, 2024

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The Wisconsin Health Department announces new vaccine requirements for children

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Wisconsin Health Department announced Monday new vaccine requirements for child care centers and schools.

Meningitis vaccines are now required and Chickenpox infections must be documented.

There are no changes for religious or medical exemptions.

For more information on these changes, click here.

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Wisconsin planting, tillage continues as first hay readies – Brownfield Ag News

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May 20, 2024

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Wisconsin planting, tillage continues as first hay readies

May 20, 2024 By Larry Lee Filed Under: 2024 Planting Season, alfalfa, Corn, crops, Crops, Crops, News, potatoes, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA, Wheat, Wisconsin

Most of Wisconsin was able to make good progress with tillage and planting last week, but some areas were too wet.

USDA statistician Greg Busler says 5.2 days were suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sunday, with tillage and planting continuing and some farmers cutting first crop hay.

Corn planting is now 66% finished with 23% of the corn now emerging. That’s two days ahead of last year and the five year average.

Soybean planting is 57% complete with 21% of the beans emerging. That’s four days ahead of average.

Eighty-one percent of Wisconsin’s oats have been planted, and 56% of them have emerged. Seventy-one percent of the oats are rated good to excellent.

Eighty-two percent of the potato crop is planted, and five percent of winter wheat has headed. The crops are rated 87 and 86 percent good to excellent, respectively.

Wisconsin farmers are just getting started on first crop alfalfa hay, with eight percent of the crop now harvested. That’s five days ahead of average. The all-hay condition improved last week, with 75% of the crop now listed as good to excellent.

Tags: Alfalfa, Corn, Crop progress, Crops, Greg Busler, Hay, oats, potatoes, rye, soil, soil moisture, Soybeans, specialty crops, USDA, Wheat, Wisconsin

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WI State Fair hiring event June 1st, variety of jobs available

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May 20, 2024

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WI State Fair hiring event June 1st, variety of jobs available

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Wisconsin State Fair Park

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Fair is fast-approaching, and it’s looking to hire the team for the 11-day event.

Those interested can attend a job fair on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the State Fair Expo Center in West Allis.

If hired, employees are required to be available to work all 11 days (Aug. 1 – Aug. 11, 2024) of the state fair and must be at least 16 years old.

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Jobs available:

Admissions: Concert Ushers, Ticket Sellers, and Ticket Takers
Facility Services: Equipment Operators and Custodians
Guest Services: Information Center Team Members
Public Safety: Public Safety Officers (18+) and Special Response Team (18+)

There will be on-site interviews where applicants will complete employment documents upon a successful interview. All applicants 18 and older will need to pass a criminal background check.

What to bring:

Resume, and employment applications will be available for those who do not bring a resume.
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. (Documents for I-9 verification).
Driver’s License/ID Card, Birth Certificate, School ID, etc.
Social Security Card (for payroll purposes).
A winning attitude and a smile!

If you are interested in attending, you should enter the Wisconsin State Fair Park at Gate 4, Gate 5, or use the walk-in entrance at the corner of 84th and Greenfield.

To learn more about 2024 Wisconsin State Fair, click here.

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