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Behind The Scenes

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Behind the Scenes: Adoption Stories

A Behind-the-Scenes Dispatch by Mary Duke: Maria discovered she was pregnant at five months. She was 17. Looking back on the situation, only one year later, Maria’s eyes fill with tears.

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Behind the Scenes: Janesville Storytelling Project

Behind the Scenes Dispatch by Zahra Haider: Yesterday I spent the evening driving around Janesville with a camera around my neck, trying to capture images of some of the area’s notable landmarks, buildings, and sights.

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Behind the Scenes: Sustainable Wisconsin

Two weeks ago, I began my research on community gardening by attending Mayor Dave Cieslewicz’s Community Garden Bike Tour. The tour visited four gardens on the east side of Madison and Monona, including the East High Youth Farm.

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Behind The Scenes: Adoption Stories

On Saturday, July 31st, 2010, the Adoption Resources of Wisconsin (ARW) held their 7th Annual family gathering at the Milwaukee County Zoo. A behind-the-scenes dispatch by Mary Duke for Adoption Stories: Inside Wisconsin’s Families…

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Behind the Scenes: Big Top Wisconsin

Tom Raymond, a web programmer, began clowning 15 years ago. Better known as Raynbow the Clown, Raymond performs at community events including birthday parties, church functions and company picnics.

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Behind the Scenes: Janesville Storytelling Project

Will and Kathy Krantz, who have been married for 45 years, run their used bookstore as a retirement endeavor.

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Behind The Scenes: Adoption Stories

Donna was 21 years old when she found out she was pregnant. She didn’t go through an agency, like most, to find her son a home. Instead, her therapist recommended a couple to her.

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Behind the Scenes: Sustainable Wisconsin

Behind the Scenes Dispatch by Lauren Knoche: The last night of June was a beauty. Clear skies and calm winds after a week of rain. Lucky for me, I was able to spend the early evening at Zephyr Group Garden in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

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Behind The Scenes: Adoption Stories

Behind the Scenes Dispatch by Mary Duke: Tim greeted me at the door of his Appleton home wearing a bright smile and a Superman t-shirt. A single father of three boys, Tim refers to his adopted sons as his “three superheros.”

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Behind the Scenes: Janesville Storytelling Project

Behind the Scenes Dispatch by Zahra Haider: Almost every Friday morning, fresh coffee trickles into a pot, a box of frosted donuts sits open on a table, and the Rock County Job Center hosts a Java & Jobs meeting event.

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