People

Notable + Quotable | May 19, 2022

things heard around the Valley

V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth |

TINY HOMES, BIG HEARTS.
TINY HOMES, BIG HEARTS. Hope Village Director Mike Cohoon speaks on the impact that these small houses have on the community.

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but, you know, that also brought us closer together. They're more than just coworkers, we're like a work family. We take care of each other. You know, if someone's not feeling good, we'll cover for them.

Mindy Demars

nurse at hshs Sacred Heart Hospital

– talking about work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (WEAU 13 News, May 12)


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Fundamentally, it's about getting together on a shared perspective of the impact of this major regional landfill. The impact that that has on our community.

Stephen nick

Eau claire city attorney

– when asked about the proposed expansion of the seven mile creek landfill in the town of Seymour. negotiations have been ongoing for three years. (WQOW News 18, May 12)


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To see somebody perhaps sleeping in their van with a family of four, to moving into a tiny house, and then eventually getting everything in line so they can move into their own apartment, it's a joy watching the process.

mike cohoon

 

hope village director

– discussing Hope Village’s tiny homes for those struggling with homelessness. The nonprofit is now raising funds for a new property purchased for more homes and a community building. (WQOW News 18, May 12)