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The cold weather like this has a huge adverse impact on homeless people, people spending their days out on the streets as it would any of us. They just don’t have a space to escape it too often.

JULIAN EMERSON

– journalist and advocate for the homeless, about the need for Eau Claire Community Haven House, a day center for homeless residents on South Farwell Street in Eau Claire. More paid staff is needed to expand the facility’s hours. Haven House will hold a fundraiser on Jan. 18. (WEAU 13 News, Dec. 21)

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Finally, a big thank you to you. ... You are family. I love you all.

DICK LEINENKUGEL

– As December wound to a close, so did Dick Leinenkugel’s reign as president to the brewery that carries his family’s name. After a 35-year career in the beer biz, spending the last portion as president, Leinenkugel will be succeeded by sixth-generation family member Tony Bugher in the new year. Read the rest of Leinenkugel’s farewell in the company’s December newsletter.

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We’re going to fight and probably get it included in the budget and get this project done.

state rep. warren petryk

– Speaking of the bipartisan support among local members of the state Legislature for ensuring the remaining funding for UW-Eau Claire’s new Sciences and Health Sciences building is in the upcoming state budget. (Leader-Telegram, Dec. 16)