CHISHOLM/BUHL — A priest with ties to communities throughout the Iron Range is fondly remembered this week for the impact he had, both in church and in the community.
Feb 5, 2021
REEDSBURG, Wis. Michael Roland Sloat, age 71, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, passed away from a hard-fought battle with cancer, at home surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Michael was born on July 3, 1949, to Roland and Ann Marie (nee Roe) Sloat in Iron River. While attending Michigan Technological University, he met and married Christine (nee Alger), graduated with a degree in biology/biochemistry, and moved to Wisconsin.
He worked for a proprietary wet-air oxidation company for several years and then moved to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. At the DNR, Mike worked in the Environmental Management Division, first in the Wastewater Program and then transferred to the Air Management program.
From the 1880s through the Civil Rights Movement, the Holbrook-Ross neighborhood in Danville served as the first neighborhood for black professionals and families during a time when they were not always welcome in other spaces around town.
In the 1880s, Holbrook and Ross streets were created from the estate of Thomas B. Doe and separated into lots. By 1900, black professionals began building their homes in the community along Holbrook and Ross, as well as on Maury, John, Doe, and Gay streets, with help from their communities, each putting their own personal touches on their homes.
In a neighborhood with architectural styles ranging from Queen Anne to craftsman stood the homes of doctors, dentists, lawyers and educators. There were three churches, two funeral homes, a mini golf course, a community center, a beauty shop, grocery stores and a kindergarten school. Westmoreland Elementary School was located just down the street, as was Langston High School until 1963.
Colorado COVID-19 Outbreaks Rising Especially in Churches
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It seems like we are hearing more about the COVID-19 vaccine, and things are moving in the right direction to end this pandemic. But then I found an article put out by The Denver Post claiming that isn t exactly the case. They released an article yesterday saying how outbreaks are on the rise especially in schools, colleges, restaurants, and churches.
But remember the source, so you know most of these numbers are coming from the Front Range, right? Well, not exactly. Because Mesa County Public Health also has a Data Dashboard when it comes to COVID-19 numbers here on the Western Slope. Some of the information they release has to do with where locally has had confirmed outbreaks and when those occurred.
Churches urge Tampa City Council to change new parking policy
Not everyone is happy with the changes to Tampa s parking rules.
Posted at 6:18 AM, Jan 28, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-28 18:03:57-05
TAMPA, Fla. â Three churches in downtown Tampa teamed up to make a call to action. They want City Council members to rethink the new city parking policy that went into effect on January 1.
Steve Michelini is advocating on behalf of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, First Presbyterian Church, and St. Andrews Episcopal. He s a member of First Presbyterian and has his own business consulting firm. He also has experience working for city land use, zoning, and economic development.