Inside…….

Pg 2: Library

Donation

Pg 2: Santa Visit

Pg 3: Events

Pg 3: 1st Dollar

Pg: 4: Chamber

Cash

Pg 5: Letter from

Superintendent

Pg 6: News

Release from Mile

Bluff Medical

Center

Pg 7: 2013

Members list

PO Box 79, New Lisbon, WI 53950 * Phone: (608) 562-3555 nlchambr@mwt.net * www.newlisbonchamber.com

President: Jenny Kochie

Vice President: Holly Berry

Treasurer: Karen Bell

Secretary: Lisa Hare

Board Members: Evie Hicks

Mike Raabe Kristie Bunker

Tim Hinton Dennis Birr

Executive Secretary: Nancy Cowan

January – March 2013

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2013

AT HOOTERBOWL

2 TIME SLOTS!!

4PM AND 7PM

$20.00/PERSON

9-PIN TAP

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!! CALL

HOOTERBOWL AT (608) 427-3444

CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT (608) 562-3555 OR JENNY KOCHIE AT (608)

547-8868 WITH ANY QUESTIONS!

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The New Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce recently presented a check for $1,000

towards to the library renovation fund. Presenting the donation, were members of the

New Lisbon Chamber: Jenny Kochie, Dennis Birr, Kristie Bunker, Tim Hinton and Evie

Hicks. Representing the Library Committee: Ken Adams, Colleen Bolchen, Karren Elsing,

Loretta Balgord, Sheri Butler, Kathy Gibeaut, Deanna Rosier, and Mark Hansen. The

library committee is working towards their goal of $1.3 million to complete the project.

They currently have $140,000 for their efforts. Fundraising will continue and donations

are greatly appreciated.

Santa was in town!!

Santa visited the New Lisbon Lioness

Craft Fair that was sponsored by the

New Lisbon Area Chamber of

Commerce. We had about 162 children

visit him that day. Santa handed out

little reindeer, candy and apples to the

kids.

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Upcoming Events

January 16th: 5:30pm Wa Du Shuda Planning Meeting at the Community Room, City Hall

January 19th: Mayors Chili Cookoff at New Lisbon City Hall. Entries will be accepted for chili, soup, or bread

from 8am-10:30am. Tasting will be from 11am-2pm & judging will be finished at about 1:30pm. Unlimited tasting

for a minimum donation $6--carryouts will also be available. This is a fun time and anyone can enter or taste!

The proceeds go to the New Lisbon Food Pantry.

January 26th: FOCUS on Photography: Ice Crystals 8-9am at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

February 9th: Bowling tournament at Hooterbowl sponsored by the NL Chamber. Two shifts, 4pm & 7pm.

$20/person or $80/team. Great fun, door prizes.

February 9th: Cabin Fever at Necedah Wildlife Refuge. 9am-3pm Indoor & Outdoor activities to beat the

winter blues.

February 23rd: FOCUS on Photography: Animal Evidence 8am, Wildlife, animal sign and tracking.

July 12-14, 2013: Wa Du Shuda Days, Riverside Park....details to come!

Big Lakes Sales and Service Center began as a dream for two cousins and became a reality when the doors opened at the corner of State Road 58 and County Road A on October 1st, 2012. The manager, Jim Wesolek, is an ASE certified technician having graduated from Universal Technical Institute. Jim moved to the area in 1996 and has been providing quality service and repair since. The number one mission of Big Lakes Sales and Service Center is to continue providing that same level of quality service, fair prices and trust to our customers. Not just cars or trucks anything with a motor or tires can be service; ATV’s, boats, RV’s, snowmobiles and even your chainsaw. Services include diagnosis, oil changes, tires, suspension repair, engine and transmission rebuild or repair but the list is endless. Owner, Jerry Norys, has future plans that include ATV sales and rental, automotive sales, storage, moving truck rentals and a small convenience store. Big Lakes Sales and Service is looking forward to growth in the community. Please call 608-562-6262 Monday through Friday 8 to 5 plus alternating Saturdays 8 to 12 with any questions, vehicle concerns or to schedule an appointment. You can just stop in to meet the staff too, visitors are always welcome! Pictured are Evie Hicks—Chamber board member, Kreg Georgeson-technician, Jim Wesolek—manager/technician, Rebecca Saunders—receptionist, Karen Bell—Chamber treasurer, and Kristie Bunker—Chamber board member.

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The New Lisbon Chamber now has Chamber Cash!! Stop in a grab yours today!! Choose from $5, $10 or $25!!

Businesses Participating in Chamber Cash: A Cut Above, The Bank of Mauston, The Body Shop, Castle Rock Golf Course, City of New Lisbon, Charles M. Rubash, DDS, Community Closet, the Dirty Turtle, Eagle Promotions, Edward Jones-Kevin DuBord, Fountain Chateau Bed & Breakfast, Gray's Computer Solutions, Gray Electric, Grocery Depot, Hooterbowl, Husky Enterprises, Karner Korner Bookstore (Necedah Refuge), Lloyd's Auto Parts, M&M Sportshop, Morris Carpentry & Excavating, Opera House, Raabe's Pharmacy, Rudig Jensen, Sawbucks Carpentry, Tri-County Lock & Safe, Wisconsin River Meats, & Shipwreck Bay.

Please call the Chamber office at (608) 562-3555 for more information!!

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A letter from the New Lisbon Schools Superintendent, Dennis Birr!

VISION 20/20

So many things have been pushed on schools in the last couple of years, but I don't want us to simply react to what we are asked to do by others. I would like us to also set our own course for where we want the School District of New Lisbon to be by 2020. What do we want for our current 5th graders, the class of 2020? Perfect vision is 20/20, so Vision 20/20 is how I will be referring to these conversations. I have met with school staff to begin this conversation. Over the next few months I would like to have similar conversations with other district stakeholders such as students, school board and community. I hope many of you will come with your knowledge of New Lisbon, our students and an awareness of the challenges that will face our students in the future and ideas of how we might be able to prepare them for that future. We are a small school district but our students have big dreams! We can help them achieve those dreams.

The Friends of the New Lisbon Memorial Library will be hosting "BE WINE VALENTINE" Fundraiser. The affair will be held at the Burr Oak Winery in New Lisbon, on Saturday, February 9th, from 4 - 7 p.m.. The cost of the tickets are $40.00/couple and $25.00/single. Advanced tickets are available at: Royal Bank- New Lisbon, Raabe's Drug - New Lisbon, New Lisbon Memorial Library, Phillips Drug - Mauston, and from Bridget Christenson at the Hatch Public Library. For more information, email: nllibraryfriends@yahoo.com, or call 608-387-3796. Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 11th!!

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Santa is planning his yearly visit!!

Come visit Santa at the

Santa is planning his yearly visit!!

Come visit Santa at the

Date: 1-2-13 Release: Immediately

For More Information Call:

News Release Kathy Behnke at 608-847-2736

Mile Bluff Clinic, LLP announces integration into Mile Bluff Medical Center, Inc.

Clinics in Mauston, New Lisbon will fully operate under Mile Bluff Medical Center as of January 1

In keeping with its mission, Mile Bluff Medical Center, Inc. is joining forces with Mile Bluff Clinic, LLP to enhance the partnership between the two. As of January 1, 2013, both organizations are doing business as Mile Bluff Medical Center, Inc. As the integration moves forward, you, our patients, continue to be of utmost importance. Prior to 2013, the clinics in Mauston and New Lisbon were owned by a group of Mile Bluff physicians. They will now be owned and operated as a part of the non-profit organization, Mile Bluff Medical Center. With the change in ownership, a number of adjustments will take place. Most will be internal, and all will be with the benefit of our patients in mind. The most noticeable improvement for patients will be found in the continuity of care that is coordinated between the clinics and the medical center. While operating as separate entities, the process worked well; and by combining to operate as one, the organization has the ability to further improve its flow of care. From an outside perspective, most things will stay the same, including: medical staff members, facility locations, the appointment process and insurance plans that are accepted at Mile Bluff. One initial change you may notice is that although Mile Bluff Clinic in Mauston will keep its name, the New Lisbon Clinic will be known as New Lisbon Family Medical Center. We thank you for your patience and support during this transition period as we make the necessary behind-the-scenes adjustments. Rest assured that even with the changes taking place, you will continue to receive the exceptional care you’ve come to expect from our organization. Mile Bluff remains committed to providing compassionate and progressive care, improving the health and wellness of the community and going beyond expectations in healthcare today and always. We are still here for you, and we look forward to what this integration will do to improve the service we provide to you!

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Bunker Water Jet is working in their 10th

year in business and is in the process of

expanding their capabilities by adding a

second, larger capacity Abrasive Water Jet

Cutting System. The expansion required

increased floor space and they are in the

process of operating out of the larger

building in the final stages of completion,

located near the original shop.

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New Lisbon Chamber Members

Santa is planning his yearly visit!!

Come visit Santa at the New Lisbon

Lioness’ Craft Fair on December 3rd.