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Once a meme is sent out into popular culture, its content and meaning will change. When two tie-dye yard signs started popping up in 2021, the former Communications major in me immediately questioned the embedded signals in the messages, “All Are Welcome Here,” and “Hate Has No Home Here.” Canceling hate is a far cry from loving thy neighbor and often people who offer constructive criticism are called “haters” in modern parlance. Receiving criticism can be tough, but if it is constructive, I welcome it, therefore I made this meme. But, memes are just brain worms, not substitutes for critical thinking, including this one.
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Crews have been removing trees and branches in Allen Park, manicuring the once wild place. The park was once the site of early trading in historic Chippewa Falls and has hosted many events since. I shared a little bit of the site’s history before and plan to visit it in more detail soon.
It was reported by Business Leader recently that major changes were coming to Allen Park including a possible Farmer’s Market pavilion. This park has been relatively untouched since its dedication on October 7, 1978. The adjacent area along East River Street, which was previously occupied by businesses is now home to the Chippewa Main Street Farmers Market in the warm months. In 2020 a trail to connect Allen Park to Riverfront Park across South Bridge Street was proposed at a Park Board meeting.
References:
Photos Copyright 2021, the Author.
https://www.chippewafalls-wi.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=16664
Chippewa Falls Main Street Inc. Images of America: Main Street Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
Business Leader. The Chippewa Valley Business Leader 2021. Leader-Telegram, 2021.
Around 5:30PM Tuesday, girl scouts were set up selling cookies at the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Woodward Ave in Chippewa Falls. They chose a warm yet windy March day.
Photos Copyright 2021, the Author.
I have been alerted to a few more local little free pantries by readers. Littlefreelibrary.org lists pantries along with the libraries.
https://abide.news.blog/2021/01/15/little-free-pantries-in-chippewa/
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