205 West 9th St. South Ladysmith, WI 54848 February 2017 issue Phone: (715) 532-7328 Fax: (715) 532-2649 Email: manager@ladysmithchamber.com www.ladysmithchamber.com

Chamber Board

Executive Board President: Scott Von Haden ... 532-3389 Vice-Pres: Sue Farrell ……......403-0412 Secretary: Jessica Bingham…. 532-5524 Treasurer: Sara Baker……….. 532-3389

Directors Blake Doud………………… 532-6696 Jeff Stoneberg .……………. 532-7542 Robert Lecheler……………. 532-5277 Jason Rafko …………...….. 415-4015 Brian/Tammy Michielson ... 415-3736

Ex-Officio Representatives Rusk County: Andy Albarado City of Ladysmith: Ron Moore

Staff Office Manager: Arlene Knops

Membership Coordinator: Joni Hall

Occupational Therapy services are provided for adults, adolescents and children in this outpatient setting. Self pay, private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and others are accepted forms of payment. During a typical 45 to 75 minute therapy session, the client will have treatments custom made for the specific area of challenge, learn exercises, and most importantly, work towards their own goals. Occupational Therapy can help with symptoms related to: developmental delays, coordination and mo-tor skill impairments, bone/joint or soft tissue issues, pain, post surgical rehabilitation needs, learning challenges, attention issues, visual/perceptual problems, and many other areas. Occupational therapy can also provide coping strategies, breathing exercises and tools to help with symptoms related to: anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The client is valued and respected. A caregiver is encouraged to attend treatment sessions with the client. Their role is to learn how to support the client and become trained to assist in the home exercise program. Services are provided by Heidi Jo Sovacool, OTR, a Wisconsin State Licensed Occupational Therapist, who has over 20 years of experience. If you or a loved one could benefit from these services, please call to learn more.

Offering Hope Therapies, Inc. 711 W 9th Street North

Ladysmith, WI 54848 Phone: 715-609-1310

Email: heidisovacool@gmail.com Owner: Heidi Jo Sovacool

Mission Statement: We are an organization “Striving to promote Rusk County as a great place to live, work, shop, and play; and to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the area so that its citizens and business community shall prosper.”

GLACC All-Member Meeting Minutes Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017

Hosted by North Cedar Academy

Chamber Board Members/Staff in attendance: Jenny Hengst, Arlene Knops, Sue Farrell, Joni Hall, Jessica Bingham, Scott Von Haden, Brian Michaelson & Kelly Schotzko Absent: Jeff Stoneberg, Sara Baker, Jason Rafko & Andy Albarado. Attendance - 35

Presentation Summary: Mario Friedel, Interim Executive Dir. for North Cedar Academy, talked about the history of the school and gave an update on the changes that North Cedar Academy has recently done along with their vision for the future. They have a boarding school status this year with 35 students. February the enrollment will be up to 50. With the arrangement they have with the UW system, NCA is the only program of its kind in the United States. Don Smith, Deputy Director for External Affairs and re-cruiter for the academy expounded on the changes with an informational slideshow. Bonny Smith, Dir. of Residential Life/Dean of Students, also spoke about the multiple summer programs that are offered that any students can attend for free. They also gave a tour of the facility and dorm after the meeting.

Meeting called to order by President, Scott Von Haden at 12:33 pm. Motion to approve minutes of the Nov. 2016 All-Member Meeting made by Jenny Hengst, seconded by Nancy Wheeler… approved. Board members signed checks. All persons attending were given the opportunity to introduce themselves and tell a little about their business or organization and any events they have. Committee Reports: Promotion: Reminder of Chamber Annual Meeting on January 31, 2017 at Tee-Away. Education: Arlene Knops spoke about the upcoming Workforce Summit (in Andy’s absence). The business class scheduled for January 18, 2017 has been rescheduled for Feb. 15, 2017 Tourism: none Old Business: None New Business: A reminder to members to sign up to host an all- member meeting in 2017 or have the display case at the Visitor Center to promote their business for a month. Newsletter Deadline: Jan. 21, 2017 Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, from noon to 1 pm, Andy’s office in the courthouse. Adjourned at 1:10pm by Scott Von Haden

Next All-Member Mtg: Feb.14, hosted by Rusk County 4-H at the library, lower level. Submitted by J. Hall for K. Schotzko, Secretary

GLACC Board Meeting Minutes January 24, 2017

Andy Albarado’s Office - Courthouse Meeting called to order by Scott Von Haden at noon.

Attending: Sara Baker, Jessica Bingham, Joni Hall, Brian Michaelson, Sue Farrell, Kelly Schotzko, Jenny Hengst, Scott Von Haden, Jeff Stoneberg, Jason Rafko Excused: Arlene Knops Motion to approve agenda and meeting minutes from Dec. by J. Bingham, seconded by J. Hengst… approved. January financial report prepared by Arlene Knops. Committee Reports: Both Arlene Knops and Joni Hall prepared written monthly reports. Joni held discussion of those reports. 132 membership renewals and 7 new members. Promotion: no report Education: Workforce Summit/Sara – positive feedback and the power of positivity. - Committee is planning a budget analysis Lunch and Learn on March 16. Exploring social media presentations for evening presentation in the future. Business communications course is still in the works. - Sue Farrell made a motion to sponsor eight registra-tion fee scholarships for Bruce, Ladysmith, Holcombe and Flambeau high school students for the 2017 Business World. There will be a maximum of two sponsorships per school. Jenny Hengst seconded. Motion approved. Tourism: Governor’s Conference on Tourism dates are March 12-14. Joni Hall will be attending. Board member representative will be selected at a later date.

Unfinished Business: WLDY – Talkline Feb. 1, Arlene and Jason? Date set for Community Awards Banquet –

April 20 at JS Supper Club Annual Meeting:1. Check-in – Jessica Bingham and

Sara Baker; 2. Counting votes – Sue Farrell and Jenny Hengst along with Joni Hall.

New Business: Upcoming events…Farm, Home, Garden & Sports

Show on March 18. Chamber will have a booth with Tourism. Board members requested to help. Board Orientation on 2/28 at 11:00 am at Andy’s office before the regular board meeting.

Other: Next All-Member Meeting: Tues. February 14, 2017, noon to 1 pm at Rusk County Library, lower level. Hosted by Rusk County 4-H.

Board Meeting: Tues. February 28, 2017 11:00 am at Andy’s office. Board Orientation.

Meeting adjourned at 12:50 pm

Feb 1, 8 & 22: 10:15am Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Rusk County Community Library. Feb 1: The Toadhouse comes out of hibernation! Feb 1: 10:00am Our Lady of Sorrows Students Honor their Grandparents with mass followed by a luncheon. Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22: After school to 5:00pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 1st St & Corbett Ave, Pre-K to 6th grade. Pick up at 5:00pm.To register call 715-532-7739. Feb 2, 9 & 23: 10:15am Preschool Storytime at the Rusk County Community Library. Feb 2: 6:00pm -7:30pm ‘Beginning Chinese Classes’ at North Cedar Academy. Every Thursday for 6 weeks. Feb 4-5: FAST swim meet Conference Meet at Rice Lake Feb 4-5: 45th Annual Basketball Tournament: Boys & Girls at the Ladysmith High School. Feb 4: 10:00am BeeKeeping Seminar at the Atlanta Town Hall. Sponsored by Bruce Garden Club and Pam & Dave Kley. Feb 4: 10:00am-1:30pm Surpr ise Saturday-choose from a variety of crafts and activities at Rusk County Community Library Feb 4: 4:30-6:00pm 20th Annual Soup Cook-Off at the Rusk County Fairgrounds Senior Center. Feb 7: 1:00pm-2:00pm Dementia Support Group meets at the Rusk County Senior Center. Call ADRC 715-532-2176 for more information. Feb 11: 9-2:00pm Lots of Love Fundraiser for the Lighthouse Homeless Shelter at JS Supper Club. Feb 11: 10:00am –noon Annual Valentine’s Tea/Open House at Hawkins Public Library.

Feb 14: Noon-1:00pm All-Member meeting hosted by Rusk County 4-H Youth Development in the lower level of the Rusk County Community Library. RSVP to GLACC at 715-532-7328

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Attn. Manufacturers:

Focus on Manufacturing Breakfast, Feb. 24, 7-9am at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.

Featuring Cyber Security with FBI Agent Byron Franz Special Agent Franz will describe some of the cyber threats facing WI businesses, suggest mitigations and re-inforce the importance of effective public-private partner-ships to protect business secrets & innovation in the Badger State. Go to WMC.org website for more info.

Feb 14: 1:30pm-2:30pm Stroke Suppor t Group meets at Rusk County Memorial Hospital, ground floor. Feb 14: 10am-4pm Fine Ar ts Center Reception for their ‘Create Your Heart Out’ Art Competition Feb 15: 6:30pm-8:30pm Indianhead Community Action Agency Small Business Academy Workshop: ‘Passion. Purpose. Plan’ presented at ICAA 1000 College Ave W, Ladysmith. $25 tuition fee payable at the door. Scholarships available for income-eligible individuals. For more information call 715-532-1509. Feb 16: 5:00pm Tee-Away Book Club. Feb 17-19: FAST WI Regionals swim meet at Fond du Lac. Feb 18-19: Fun On the Frozen Flambeau. Ice Fishing Contest, food, dance, fireworks, dog sled rides, raffles and many more events throughout the weekend. Feb 19: 3:00pm Flambeau Valley Ar ts Association presents: Touch of Spain-Flamenco. This new music and dance ensemble is dedicated to presenting the art of flamenco in its authentic form. LHS Auditorium. Feb 21: 9:30-11:00am Ladysmith Memory Café at Toad House. Info: contact Trish Bailkey at 888-538-3031.

Feb. 22: 4:30-6:30pm Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at Congregational UCC Church in Ladysmith. Menu in-cludes chicken, biscuits, carrots. Coleslaw, cranberries & dessert. Cost: $6/adults, kids 6-12/$3. All are welcome. Feb 24-26: FAST State swim meet for swimmers 12y/o and under. Feb.26: 3pm at Ladysmith High School Auditor ium “Powering up for Powerhouse” Christian Concert. Free concert will feature the musical talents of Steve Snyder, Matt Zacharias and Jody Graffunder. Free will offering for the Powerhouse Youth Center. For more info, contact Donna Wishowski at 715-415-5851.

Coming Up! Mark Your Calendars! Mar 3-5: FAST State swim meet for swimmers 13 and older. Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: 4:30-6:30pm Ladysmith Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry at Our Lady of Sorrows School Gym. March 9: 10am Understanding Medicare Seminar at WITC in Ladysmith - Hedlund Agency 715-748-4213 March 18: Farm, Home, Garden & Spor t Show

205 W 9th Street South Ladysmith, WI 54848

All-Member Meeting

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

Host: Rusk County 4-H/Youth Development at Rusk County Community Library

Bloedow Room, Ladysmith

Join UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development to learn about how we are empowering the

next generation of leaders right here in Rusk County! Learn about local youth programming

and our future plans for engaging young people from all parts of the county.

A light lunch will be served.

RSVP to the Chamber at: 715-532-7328

Power House Youth Center Owner: Larita Stutzman Phone: 480-415-8301

DairiConcepts Bruce WI 54819

Phone: 715-868-2295

Zimmerman Repair, LLC Bruce, WI 54819

Phone; 715-868-8822

Bruce Blue Hills Café Phone: 715-868-1500

Mary Kay by Alison Phone: 254-592-4064