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Pair of Educational Ventures Get Plan Commission’s Approval

PIXABAY.COM

MINOCQUA – Parents who are home-schooling their children will soon have access to a private learning co-op in Minocqua.

Melissa and Adam Redman, who want to open the co-op in downtown Minocqua, got a boost Tuesday when the town’s plan commission recommended the town board approve their administrative review permit.

In addition to their own children, the school at 430 E. Milwaukee Street will be open to other families. Melissa Redman said they won’t be charging a fee. Parents will be invited to volunteer their time and resources.

She said there are about 60 children in the area being home schooled. They have at least 15 children currently who they believe will be a part of the co-op.

The learning center will be a place for families to do projects, for outreach and community services and co-op opportunities, including life and trade skills, study and small classes, bible studies, math writing, and STEAM. They will meet on Mondays with times to be determined by the number of volunteers.

“Our goal is to provide a Christ-centered program that allows children to discover and enhance their God -given talents and interests, while developing their academic, physical, social and emotional well-being,” the permit application stated.

“It’s a nice opportunity for the kids,” commented town chairman Mark Hartzheim after the vote.

“Wings” tries new venture

In another administrative review permit matter, the plan commission also recommended approval for the Lakeland Union High School to open a student-run school storefront for its “Wings” program.

The retail shop will open in the Copy Cat building, owned by Rick and Joann Engels. Copy Cat would continue its operations in the back of the building, while the Wings program would occupy the front. The Wings store will be open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., during the school year.

Students will learn vocational skills and life skills to help them with future employment, including customer service and communication skills, marketing and business skills, and inventory, pricing and selling, among others. Students will sell LUHS merchandize as well as items they make themselves, including shirts, hats and coffee mugs.

Wings is a community-based program for students ages 18-21 who have special education services.

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