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Serving the Northwoods Communities of Rhinelander, Eagle River, Minocqua, Phelps, Three Lakes, Florence and Forest County. |
District Dialogue |
July 1, 2015 |
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Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Manufacturing Incubator Open House |
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On Saturday, June 27, I was invited to attend the Vilas County Economic Development manufacturing incubator open house in Eagle River. It was interesting and exciting to see local businesses thriving in our local communities. After meeting with several members of the Vilas County Economic Development, I talked with Jack Chopin, who recently starting selling a product of his own.
Jack Chopin is the President of E-Z Eat Enterprises LLC and creator of the E-Z Eat. Jack suffers from a disability that hinders his ability to grasp, hold, or squeeze anything with his hands. This has made him very dependent on his wife Diana Chopin to help him do simple tasks, such as eating meals or buttoning a shirt.
After years of being dependent on Diana, Jack and his brother-in-law Ron Smith began to manufacture eating devices for physically challenged individuals. This invention holds the food in place so Jack can eat without the assistance of his wife. After a number of prototypes, Jack and Ron have created a product that will assist those suffering from arthritis, multiple sclerosis, amputated limbs, or other disabilities from relying on others to eat. Jack and Ron are in high hopes that the E-Z Eat will be utilized in hospitals and assisted living centers to provide independence for those with disabilities.
With the help of the Vilas County manufacturing incubator E-Z Eats Enterprises LLC has produced a number of the E-Z Eats. If you know someone that would benefit from using Jack's product or where it could be further utilized, please feel free to pass this information along.
To learn more about E-Z Eats, please visit their website.
Rep. Swearingen with Jack Chopin; President of EZ-EAT Enterprises, LLC, manufactures of eating devices for physically challenged individuals.
Left to Right: Dick Leinenkugel, Rep. Swearingen, Dave Juday,
Barry Mcleane, Jeff Visner, and Carl Ruedebusch |
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WPS Donates to Local Charities |
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(Green Bay, WI) Forty-seven local non-profits recently received an unexpected grant from the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. The unknowing recipients were nominated by employees at WPS. Employees were encouraged to nominate non-profits that had impacted their lives or community. Recipients were then chosen at random from a large pool of employee- nominated, community-based organizations to receive a $1,000 grant. "The new Employee Choice Grant has really captured the interest of our employees. It is WPS's hope that it will inspire them to give even more generously of their time and treasures in the future," said Karmen Lemke, Foundation Director. "They're appreciative and excited about helping out some amazing organizations that are making a difference in the communities that we serve."
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Taste of Conover |
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Last Sunday, my wife Amy and I attended the Taste of Conover to sample great food and drinks from area restaurants. As always, the community put together quite the spread for all its attendants. One of the first people I ran into during the festival was Mike Balgaard, a high school friend who currently lives in Eagle River. Local community events like the Taste of Conover are a great place to reconnect with old friends and neighbors.
The Taste of Conover is an annual community events which attracts visitors from all over the Northwoods to sample dishes from local restaurants. It is a fantastic family-oriented environment with a dunk tank for the kids, great live music, along with plenty of samples and refreshments for the whole family. I applaud the Town of Conover for once again attracting a great crowd; see you next year!
Mike Balgaard and Rep. Swearingen
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Public comment sought for program guidance related to motorized road access on department-owned lands | |
Contact(s): Aaron Buchholz, DNR land program manager, 920-662-5115
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Happy Fourth of July! |
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I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone in the 34th Assembly District a happy and safe Independence Day! Be sure to visit the many local parades and community events in the greater Northwoods. For a complete listing of the Northwoods Fourth of July parades, please access the following links Oneida and Vilas, Florence County, and Forest county.
I will be participating in a number of parades around the district; I hope to see you this weekend!
The first Fourth of July parade is already in the books! On Sunday June 28, Senator Tiffany and I participated in the St. Germain parade with a number of enthusiastic patriots. It was great to see everyone in St. Germain. Enjoy the holiday weekend in the Northwoods!
St. Germain 4th of July Parade
Rob with his youngest daughter Jessie in St. Germain. |
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Upcoming Community Events | |
Please click the following links for upcoming community events! Music on Main Street – Big Road: July 1, Boulder Junction Tommy O's Playhouse Tommy O Presents Broadway Musical Songbook: July 2, Hazelhurst Concert In The Park/Celebration Brass Quintet: July 2, 9 & 16, Minocqua Trig's Flea Market: July 2, 3, 8 & 9, Rhinelander Chain Skimmers Ski shows: July 2, 4, 7, 9, 11 & 14, Land O' Lakes Summer Patio Pounder: July 2, Boulder Junction Minocqua Farmers Market: July 3 & 10, Minocqua Great Antique Show: July 3 & 4, Minocqua Min-Aqua-Bats Ski Show: July 3, 5 & 12, Minocqua Big Fork Lake Venetian Boat Parade: July 3, Three Lakes July 3 Celebration: July 3, Land O' Lakes Friday Flea Market: July 3 & 10, Presque Isle Canoe Paddle - Manitowish River - Hwy H & K to Island Lake: July 3, Manitowish Waters Summer Salute Land O' Lakes Fireworks: July 3, Land O' Lakes Rhinelander Farmers Market: July 4 &11, Rhinelander Long Lake Fire Dept. Parade & Picnic: July 4, Florence Just Tri It! Triathlon 2015: July 4, Manitowish Waters FREE Water Ski Show: July 4, 8, 11 & 15, Manitowish Waters Three Lakes Lions 63rd Annual Pancake Breakfast: July 4, Three Lakes 8th Muggy Buggy 5k & Xtreme Mud Run: July 4, Minocqua Hodag Water Show: July 5 & 8, Rhinelander Hazelhurst Lions Club Pancake Breakfast: July 5, Hazelhurst Chequamegon Adventure Company Presents Tuesday Paddle Nite: July 7 & 14, Minocqua St. Germain Flea Market: July 8 & 15, St. Germain Summer Concert Series: July 8, St. Germain Concert on the Riverwalk - Hand Picked Blue Grass: July 8, Rhinelander Hodag Country Festival: July 9-12, Rhinelander Hodag Breakfast: July 9-12, Rhinelander St. Germain Lazy Daze of Summer Festival: July 9, St. Germain 35th Annual Guides Kids Day: July 9, Eagle River Summer Markets Music Day: July 9, Land O' Lakes Florence County Kids Hooked on Fishing: July 11, Florence Badwater Bass Tourney: July 11, Florence Blue Ox Trail Riders Golf Fundraiser: July 11, Florence Phelps Farmer's Market: July 11, Phelps Grace Lutheran Church Rummage Sale: July 10-12, Three Lakes Wabeno 29th Annual Steam-Up Days: July 10-12, Wabeno WinMan Interpretive Hike: July 10, Manitowish Waters Annual Northwoods Hynm Festival: July 11 & 12, Minocqua Fish & Game Club: July 14, Land O' Lakes |
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