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Welcome New Member Valerie with Mary Kay Company

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VallerieValerie Staidl-Borkovec
Mary Kay Consultant
Married with 4 year old daughter
Lives in township of Spruce

Company Facts:
• Mary Kay Company started 1963 & built on the Golden Rule – God First, Family Second & Career Third!!
• One of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world including international markets throughout Europe and Asia. We have more than 2.4 million people in the global sales force
• Our product line includes more than 200 products in Five Categories – Skin Care, Color, Body Care, Sun Protection and Fragrances.

Valerie’s Story:
I started my Mary Kay business in 1994 while working a full-time job. I never dreamed that someday I would be able to quit working my full-time job and do what I was truly passionate about. I love my Mary Kay! My customers and all the friendships that I created along the way are priceless. I have grown as a person by using the education and training available in the areas of setting goals, time management, financial management, and personal relationships. What I’ve learned has affected my self-esteem and confidence, which in turn has affected my daughter.

My typical work day consist of phone work, customer service, deliveries and holding parties. We have a full social media and online presence with Mary Kay and are the largest online cosmetic sales company in the world. Sharing our marketing plan and the Mary Kay opportunity is the best part! My training is ongoing throughout the year at local events, regional career conference in Madison, WI and national educational & recognition opportunities with Mary Kay Seminar in Dallas, TX.

The most enjoyable part of this fun job is seeing the smiles on my client’s faces when they realize Mary Kay products deliver! Our skin care and glamour products are 100% satisfaction guaranteed! The personal satisfaction of setting my own hours, taking care of my daughter and taking great care of my clients too are a few of the rewards. Helping other women build their own businesses is what I do with the support of other Mary Kay professionals.

Who do you know that wants unlimited income, flexible hours and a work environment with happy people? I’d love to help them join me on my journey to enrich other women’s lives. Call me for a facial, a Girl Friends Night Out makeup party, or to learn about this amazing career opportunity. I’d love to share it with you.

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How old you are is your business, how young you look is mine!

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Photography Tech Camp

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20217073_sNWTC Oconto Falls is holding a TECH Camp in August. This camp is designed for Middle School Students and will provide the student two great days of operating your digital camera and Macintosh laptops.

TECH CAMP
August 6-7
9 am-3:30 pm.
$40.00 includes lunch and T-shirt

We have 2 classes:

Zoom and Click!!
Day 1
Students will take pictures with a digital camera (bring your own camera) and learn the different settings and types of lighting to make many unique pictures.

Mac and Cheese please!!
Day 2
Students will work on our Macintosh computers and turn their photos into works of art with graphics, words, and images.

Garden Art

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The Oconto Falls Friends of the Library are having their first ever Summer Garden Art Silent Auction. The event includes donated items from a number of local artist and wanna be artists. Four of the top 8th grade students at Washington Middle School got into the act as a last minute “Final Project.” Using a classic cracked shovel that had seen better days, they turned it into a metal and wood canvas for their creativity. Working with WMS Art Teacher Karen Knoerzer, they shared in work to transform the old tool into something that will have a cherished place in the lucky highest bidder’s home.

This piece and several other items will be on display for bidding at the Oconto Falls Community Library beginning June 10. It’s worth stopping by to say ‘Hi” and check out one of your favorite books for summer reading. For more information, contact Friends of the Library President Amy Dessart or Librarian Joan Denis at the Oconto Falls Community Library at (920) 846-2673.
Garden ArtPictured left to right were artists, Rickaela Ludwig, Ethan Winkler, Delani Romback, and Noah Kokko Ludemann.

Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop

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Abrams_Spotlight_Productions_Community_Theater_Color_LogoAbrams Spotlight Productions, Inc. will be hosting a Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop, June 16, 2014 – June 21, 2014 at The Byng Community Theater in Abrams.
Brandon Byng & Debra Jolly will conduct a high-energy and fun-filled workshop for Children ages 8-12 interested in musical theatre.

The class will explore creative movement, acting, singing, and dance. Children will get to work with and perform alongside other experienced veteran Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc. Guest Actors. They will present a Showcase Performance on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 1:00p with songs and dance from many Broadway Musicals featuring the Workshop Children and Guest Actors.

Class meeting times are 6:00p-8:00p on June 16-20 & 10:00a-12:00p on June 21. The workshop is $25.00 per child. To enroll your child, call the Box Office at 920-826-5852. Please leave a message and we will contact you to complete your enrollment. Space is limited, only 30 children will be accepted.

A Workshop Showcase featuring the Workshop Children and Guest Actors will be held for the public on Saturday, June 21 at 1:00p. Tickets are $3.00 per person, you can purchase your tickets online atwww.AbramsTheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 920-826-5852.

Oconto Falls Assisted Living Facility, The MeadowLands, Acquired by The Cottages Investment Group, LLC

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The former MeadowLands Assisted Living Facility has been renamed to The Cottages at Meadowlands, under the new ownership of The Cottages Investment Group, LLC.

Oconto Falls, WI – The Cottages Investment Group, LLC out of Shawano, WI is pleased to announce the acquisition of The MeadowLands Assisted Living Facility in Oconto Falls. The investment group, which also owns and operates The Cottages on Golden Pond Assisted Living and Memory Care in Shawano, plans to operate the MeadowLands under the new name of The Cottages at MeadowLands, as of Friday, May 30th, 2014. The MeadowLands has been a long time provider of excellent care in Oconto County and The Cottages has done the same for Shawano County the last 5 years.

Cara Peterson, General Manager of the Shawano facility, is excited to take on the new endeavor of adding The Cottages at MeadowLands to her managing portfolio. Peterson, who is originally from Oconto Falls, spoke of the acquisition, “I’ve managed The MeadowLands in the past, and now return home with gained knowledge and continued strong beliefs in providing excellent care for those who are in need of intermediate care in a home-like apartment setting. I believe in working together as health care professionals and a community, to create a healthy living atmosphere for loved ones.”

The Cottages will operate the current MeadowLands facility as a licensed and certified Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC), and plans to break ground on a new Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) later this summer, that will focus on dementia care. “We are very excited to bring our high level of care toOconto Falls, and in doing so, create jobs and service the needs of the local market,” stated Wade T. Micoley, Owner & President of The Cottages Investment Group, LLC.

Once approved, the new facility will be built adjacent to the current Assisted Living facility at 751 E. Highland Drive in Oconto Falls, WI, and focus on dementia care, specifically Alzheimer’s disease. Expanding the location to include a safe home environment for those with memory loss, the Memory Care programs and caregivers will provide the daily balance needed to help each person live an active, enjoyable life within safe surroundings.

Peterson briefly spoke about the impact the CBRF Memory Care facility will have on the Oconto Falls area, “Alzheimer’s has touched my family, like it has so many others, and that makes this new facility even more important to our community. I am very proud to bring this area of healthcare into Oconto Falls. Working closely with the area chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association we will be able to bring innovative treatments and techniques to our residents and their families.”

Although a diagnosis of dementia is not required for admission to new The Memory Care, the staff will be specially trained to accommodate the needs of those with mild to moderate memory problems. Short term stays, respite and hospice care will be available also. The Care Team will be trained under the strict guidelines of the State of Wisconsin for this type of care facility. All medication management is directed by licensed professionals.

“Our staff take pride in the reputation they have built for The Cottages of Shawano, and this will be no-doubt the same at The Cottages at MeadowLands. We all do this for one reason; To make life healthier and easier for elderly and their families in our community. Our Tenants and their children trust us to provide the best care possible. And we do a very good job at that,” also stated Peterson. In addition to the exceptional, 24-hour staff, all The Cottages facilities also offer Nursing visits, and in-house podiatry, therapy, home health, in-house x-ray and ultrasound, and hospice care.

For more information on The Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities in Oconto Falls or to inquire about admission, call 866-380-8174, or visit on-site at 751 E. Highland Drive in Oconto Falls, or via the web at www.meadowlandsretire.com.

The Keys Please

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Chamber Takes Delivery 5.22.14Unlike the process at Peterson Ford or any other auto dealership when the ignition keys are handed over to the proud new vehicle owner, the keys with this delivery were to the hitch lock.

Taking those keys was Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce President Gail Yatso and the vehicle was the custom built trailer that will be part of the grand prize ATV package given away at the Falls Fest raffle on September 28th.

The trailer was built by seniors in the advanced welding class at Oconto Falls High School. The trailer features a removable kayak rack that could also be used for ladders, lumber, or other long items. The beautiful wood deck of the trailer is a combination of cherry and oak and is car show truck bed quality.

The wood was donated by John Senn of Senn Landscaping. Tires and tire mounting were donated by Peterson Ford.

The tailgate is an unique fold down design that adds versatility to the trailer. The custom designed trailer came out so well that a second one is being fabricated as another end of the year project and will be offered for sale by the OFHS Tech Ed Department.

River Island Golf Course announces Junior Golf League

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1510827_sRegistration has opened for a newly formed Junior Golf League. League will be open to golfers entering 6th grade in fall of 2014 up to 19 years old. Youth lessons will also be available for beginner golfers.

“This Junior Golf League will be a recreational league that will promote a social and fun way to experience the game of golf and enjoy this great course that we are so lucky to have here in Oconto Falls”, says league director Beth Jaeger.

Junior golf league will take place Thursdays from June 12 through July 31. Members will enjoy discounted fees, games, end of the year awards and banquet and golf clinics. The RIGC kitchen will serve up food specials every Thursday, helping to ensure the kids will have an enjoyable and affordable time.

An informational meeting will be held at River Island Golf Course on Thursday, May 22, 5:30 pm. For those interested in joining Junior Golf League or youth lessons, call Beth at 848-3569 or Ann at 373-6705 or e-mail annsennhome@yahoo.com. Registration deadline is May 29.

Trailer Partnership

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Through a unusual partnership between the Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oconto Falls High School Tech Ed Department, several area businesses and communities will have a chance to see a great example of the design and fabrication work being done in that department. As part of the Chamber’s community Falls Fest celebration at the end of September there will be a major raffle of a Cabelas ATV, kayaks, and many other related items.

The idea was to have a trailer that would be part of the prize package and could be parked at various businesses and used in community parades during the summer leading up to the celebration at the end of September. It was suggested that the OFHS Tech Ed Department could build one of their custom trailers for the event to help promote their work. Taking it a step further, it would be great if the trailer could be designed to have a kayak rack that could also display those prizes as part of the display. OFHS Welding Instructor Tom Karban jumped on the idea and put his students to work designing and fabricating the custom trailer. Peterson Ford partnered with donating tires for the trailer, and John Senn of Senn Landscaping donated the decking for the trailer. The design/fabrication team included students Cole Nowinski, Jordon Neshek, Brian Peters, Nathan VanArk, Scott Anderson, Forest Rohr, Nicholas Gering, and Dillon Curl. The challenge was to put the trailer together and out the door to the paint shop so that it could be debuted in the Oconto Falls Memorial Day parade on May 26th. The parade will offer the first “up close” look at this custom trailer.

Falls Chamber ATV Trailer 5_opt Picture 1 The trailer takes shape in the fabrication shop at OFHS. The unique design includes removable kayak racks that could also serve as ladder rakes.

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Picture 2 Brian Peters prepares to attach the tailgate latch on the trailer. The design incudes an innovative tailgate that can lay flat inside the trailer to add versatility and less wind drag when that is desired.

Bark For Life Walk

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New Picture (1)On Saturday, June 21, Hometown Veterinary Clinic in Oconto Falls will host a “Bark For Life” walk to benefit the American Cancer Society and their search for a cancer cure. This one mile or 2.5 mile walk for people and their canine companions will begin at 9:00 am at Hometown Veterinary Clinic, 180 E Highland Drive.

Participants will receive a gift bag and t-shirt as well as a bandana for their canine walking partner(s). All participants are encouraged to bring their dogs and families. Food will be provided after the walk. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 after June 13th. Registration on the day of the walk begins at 8:00 am.

Bark For Life honors the care giving qualities of our canine companions and caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Participants come together to celebrate cancer survivorship, to honor people lost to cancer, to fundraise in support of cancer research, education, awareness, patient services, advocacy, and to help eliminate the suffering that cancer causes worldwide.

Contact Hometown Veterinary Clinic at (920) 848-4280 for more information or visit hometownvetclinic.com to sign up!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THESE EXCELLENT MUSICIANS!

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The Oconto Falls High School Music Department recently participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, May 3 at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.  All State events received Class A Starred First ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival in March.  State results were as follows:

STATE-FIRST
Hannah Knutson, vocal solo*  (*WSMA Exemplary State Soloist Award)
Eja Sweig, vocal solo
Emily Coopman, vocal solo
Elissa Ribbens, vocal solo

Stephanie Gortarez, musical theater solo
Elissa Ribbens, musical theater solo
Hannah Knutson, musical theater solo

Hannah Knutson & Stephanie Gortarez, vocal duet
Eva Finke & Megan Heller, vocal duet
Ashley Baeten & Leah Wons, vocal duet

Eva Finke, piano solo
Elissa Ribbens, piano solo
Spencer Elkins, classical guitar solo
Shelley Cupino, pedal harp solo (home-based education)
Shelley Cupino, piano solo (home-based education)

Chamber Singers SSAA Madrigal:  Kaitie Spaude, Stephanie Gortarez, Hannah Knutson, Samara Kaiser, Eva Finke, Haley Pritzl, Leticia Schultz, Emily Winkler, Katelyn Bayer, Arianna Bloom, Denisha Hurning, DeAnna Konitzer, Ashley Terry, Natalie Irmen, Megan Heller, Kaylie Hetzel, Carly Lemke, Evelyn O’Harrow, &  Courtney VanHaren

Chamber Singers SSA Miscellaneous Ensemble:  Megan Heller, Hannah Knutson, Samara Kaiser, Leticia Schultz, Denisha Hurning, Eva Finke, Emily Winkler, Natalie Irmen, & Courtney VanHaren

Cantabile SSA Miscellaneous Ensemble:  Andrea Shamburek, Ahlana Saray, Elissa Ribbens, Emily Cooopman, Leah Wons, Ali Clark, Madison Fischer, Regina Garbrecht, Hannah Raasch, Brittany Wirtz, Jennifer Deau & Jacyln Erickson

Cantabile SSA Miscellaneous Ensemble:  Kiana Archiquette, Destiny Benesh, Ashley Baeten, Victoria Bain-Vrba, Chasity Tester, Chyna Sell, Michaela Meyer, Kari Ann Stich, Karley Krueger, Danielle Bursa, Adrianna Siech, Eja Sweig, & Chloe Hetzel

Cantabile SSA Madrigal:  Jennifer Deau, Ahlana Saray, Elissa Ribbens, Victoria Bain-Vrba, Ali Clark, Leah Wons, Madison Fischer, Chasity Tester, Andrea Shamburek, Hannah Raasch, Chloe Hetzel, & Brittany Wirtz

SATB Madrigal:  Hannah Knutson, Stephanie Gortarez, Emily Coopman, Leah Wons, Megan Heller, Eva Finke, Jennifer Deau, Garret Gubbels, Jorden Holt, Mike Kurzynske, Spencer Elkins, Angelo Betow, Nick Borisch, & Scott Heller

Vocal Jazz Ensemble:  Nick Borisch, Scott Heller, Angelo Betow, Spencer Elkins, Mike Kurzynske, Garret Gubbels, Jorden Holt, Hannah Knutson, Stephanie Gortarez, Emily Coopman, Leah Wons, Megan Heller, Eva Finke, & Jennifer Deau

Percussion Ensemble:  Cody Tappa, Matthew Lyng, Drew Demeny, Jordan Koppa, Ally Magnin, Cameron Box, McCoy Fischer, & Andrea Shamburek.

STATE-SECOND
Stephanie Gortarez, vocal solo
Eva Finke, vocal solo
Jennifer Deau, vocal solo
Kiana Archiquette, vocal solo
Ashley Baeten, vocal solo
Jorden Holt, vocal solo
Leah Wons, vocal solo

Eva Finke, musical theater solo
Kaitie Spaude, musical theater solo

Hannah Knutson, piano solo
Cameron Box, drum set solo

Samara Kaiser & Nick Borisch, vocal duet
Ali Clark & Emily Winkler, vocal duet
Kayla Virtues & Emily Winkler, flute duet
Tanner Nys & Hannah Cunningham, flute & clarinet duet
Matthew Lyng & Cody Tappa, snare drum duet

STATE-THIRD
DeAnna Konitzer, vocal solo