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.

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)


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)


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)