| FROM THE FOREST | State Park Sticker: A Two-way Gift JACKIE SCHARFENBERG RETIRED DNR NATURALIST Need a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the outdoor enthusiasts in your life including yourself ? Look no further than a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker. A State Park sticker provides a year’s worth of fresh-air fun for all ages. Looking for something

| PUBLISHER LETTER | Embracing Agape Love: A Foundation For Lasting Connections Dear Reader, In the tapestry of human relationships, the thread of love weaves through the fabric of our lives, creating bonds that withstand the tests of time and adversity. At the heart of these connections lies a profound concept: agape love. Agape love, often described as selfless and unconditional, transcends

| RURAL WRITES | G.A. SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR Perhaps the upward spike began awhile before our current bout with inflation. Though it’s really noted during holiday shopping. No matter what explanation is offered, the effect isn’t recent. Many already reel from sticker shock. Take, for example, cars. We’re not talking about the MSRP of new wheels straight off the dealership’s lot.

| ENJOY EVERY SANDWICH | MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER EDITOR I think my favorite part about Christmas and the holiday season is the music. And that is saying something, because there’s great food, gifts and spectacular light shows and events throughout every community. But the sonic element is the easiest way to get me into the spirit, and here are five albums I love to set the season