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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 12:16 |
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The fall season will soon by upon us.
Recently, I started seeing the leaves are beginning to turn colors, which to me is indication that fall is just around the corner.
I am predicting that this will be an excellent year for the leaves to be a real bright fall colors.
An indication that fall is just around the corner is the Calumet County Fair is next weekend.
Please take some time to take your family there and view the many exhibits.
There are also alot of new events this year at the fair.
So come one, come all to the Calumet County Fair next weekend. See you there!!!!!
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 12:13 |
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The question candidates most of receive from voters is: so, why are you running? My main reasons can be summed up in one short paragraph:
To keep and grow jobs in Wisconsin. To stop out-of-control spending and lower taxes. And to help small business, especially farms and tourism.
Primary time
The primary election is just days away.
As someone who almost always votes in both the primary and general election, I have a difficult choices ahead of me trying to figure out who to vote for in this very important election.
Republicans in the 1st Senate District have the privilege of choosing our candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, U.S. Senate, Congress, State Senate and State Assembly.
What are the most important qualities I look for in a candidate? First of all, someone who is a true conservative. Then someone who is pro-life, works hard, is dependable, trustworthy and most of all, someone with integrity.
The last one—integrity—isn't generally mentioned on a candidate's lit piece, but I think it may be the most important quality we should look for in a person. In politics, your word and your good name are your only "stock in trade."
If I had to do a political brochure and only had one word to choose, it would be "integrity." As a candidate, that is the most important thing I have to offer you. As an informed voter, you really do have the obligation to know who you are voting for. When you meet a candidate at an event such as a church picnic, parade, etc. you most likely will only be talking to him or her for a matter of minutes.
The candidate may be impressive looking, articulate and friendly. You might really like what you see.
But the question is: do you known what that person stands for? What is his or her track record with their career, public service, private sector experience and family history?
These days there are plenty of ways to research candidates. The typical news media (newspaper, TV, radio) is one good way. Talk to friends, relatives and other informed citizens. Of course the Internet is another valuable tool, including Google. Don't take my word for it, check me and my opponents out.
My website is hutchforsenate.com .
Authorized and paid for by Dave Hutchison for State Senate, John Pagel, treasurer
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 12:11 |
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Crafty Apple Fest is now in its eight year. And as in year's past, attendees can expect to see more than 100 crafters and artists exhibiting their wares including jewelry, wood working, clothing and more. Vendors come from around the state to participate at Crafty Apple Fest.
Food is another key component to the festival. Heritage Orchard brings a wide-variety of apples and apple treats including its award-winning apple cider and apple-cider donuts. Amish bakers bring apple pies and treats and Scoops Ice Cream Parlor has apple-flavored ice cream and sundaes. Additionally, there are a number of food booths, most of them run by area non-profit organizations, which provide a variety of tastes that should meet everyone's needs. In addition to apple foods, there is apple beer (along with a pumpkin variety) produced by Rowland's Calumet Brewing Company.
Another Crafty Apple Fest standard is pumpkin bowling. The Chilton High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) host the event as a fundraiser for its organization. Contestants bowl four frames, using pumpkins as balls. High scores win prizes. There is a fee to bowl. All proceeds go to fund FBLA's school programs.
In addition to pumpkin bowling, there are many kids and family activities. They include:
* Inflatable play area with a rock climbing wall, obstacle course, bounce house and giant slide.
* Riesterer and Schnell will host a kiddie tractor pull at noon. Winners in each weight category will win prizes.
* The Chilton Girl Scouts have a booth to paint faces, and
* Kaytee will have an interactive booth where people can create art projects and learn more about small animals and birds.
Eastshore Humane Society will have an open house during the Crafty Apple Fest. Events include kid games, shelter tours, a variety of animal and human treats and toys. The shelter will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Red Star Express, a Crafty Apple Fest favorite, will perform from noon to 4 p.m. Red Star Express plays a mixture of bluegrass, gospel and "Americana" music. The band has released three compact discs during their career together.
Crafty Apple Fest is organized by the Chilton Chamber of Commerce but could not occur without the help of sponsors. Wisconsin Public Service Foundation serves as the festivals headline sponsor. Calumet Medical Center, Kaytee, State Bank of Chilton and Worthington Cylinders are major sponsors. Other sponsors include Reinl Accounting, M&I Bank, Stell's Piggly Wiggly, Twohig, Rietbrock, Schneider and Halbach,, Milk Products, Scoops Ice Cream Parlor, Morton Pharmacy (The Apothecary Shop), C&R Pumpers, VandeHey Brantmeier, Chilton Furniture, Baus Family Dental, Daun Bus, Bernies Auto and Suttner Accounting.
Volunteers are needed to make Crafty Apple Fest a success. People are needed for traffic control and to unloading of cars runs 6-9AM. Bartenders are needed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the Chilton Chamber of Commerce at 418-1650 if you would like to help.
The Crafty Apple Fest has no admission fees. Pets are not allowed on the ground, nor are political candidates or their campaigns. For more information visit www.chiltonchamber.com
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 12:09 |
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At last week's Calumet County Board meeting an attempt by several fiscally responsible supervisors to introduce resolution No. 2010-23 for a remodeling option as opposed to the recent resolution to build a new building at a new location with the current building being destroyed and hauled to an ever-expanding landfill was introduced.
Eight Calumet County residents spoke in firm opposition to a new county garage in these difficult economic times and expressed a complete disregard from many supervisors with several expressing they are "the supervisors" and in not so many words expressed they are smarter than their consituants. Not one taxpayer was present to speak in favor of the new garage resolution.
One supervisor said he was tired of the issue being brought up over and over again, but had no problem bringing it up the previous month when opposing supervisors were absent after the issue was put to bed a few months earlier. Some also expressed that it's only 18 cents per $1,000 value, but we are planning pay raises, a possible radio system, and who knows how many more "small projects" as they would like us to believe.
To top this off, most county residents do not know that County Administrator Shambeau and Highway Commisioner Ottery are not county residents. One lives in Washington County and the other in Fond du Lac County. Both use county vehicles to commute. They are telling us taxpayers how to spend our money. Taxpayers do not know that the administrator was given $10,000 for moving expenses with his first contract and still has not moved. He supposedly has trouble selling his house with a small "for sale by owner" sign.Lets get it listed and sold so he can pay the taxes he wants to push on us.
At last week's meeting I requested that the administrator and commissioner not persist in pursuing a new garage project or resign. If they persist and do not resign, the board should fire them. Apparently they have not had the fortitude to proceed. If they do not act, then the taxpayers would have to act. I believe taxpayer action to start petitions and possible recalls need to occur. Many supervisors think they have the power and are "wiser" than their constituants. We need everyone's support of a meeting at the Potter Village Hall on Monday, August 30th at 7 p.m., to hear your ideas. We need to lay out plans to save the current garage, which is solid in appearance and structure, and show tht resolution 2010-23 should be an option.
Lets also give some thought to having a county executive over an administrator position as many counties are doing at a considerable salary savings. I think $20,000-$30,000 a year could go a long way to avoid paying for the real garage needs and not the wants of a few.Please get involved. Real numbers will tell the story. On an $8+million issue, all voices need to be heard. This is not a supervisor decision, but a ballot box decision. If that does not happen, we can use the ballot box to show them we are smarter than they think. Check how your supervisor voted and give them a call. Hope to see a crowd August 30 in Potter.
Gary L Lemke
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