• Mar 30, 2013

Correction:

Next game is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 12:45 pm at Boulder Ridge. Call for reservations, directions, or with any questions (715 381 0011). This game is open to all interested players.

The Historical Society will hold a Cemetery Walk on Saturday, June 1, 2013 (as part of the annual Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day).  We are seeking actors to portray “Spirits,” choir members for the Pearly Gate Singers, guides, ticket sales, and setup volunteers.

Actors are needed to portray the “Sprits” of former Hudson residents at their gravesites. Scripts will be provided and the actors will be required to memorize a 5 to 10 minute soliloquy.

The performance will take place outside at the Willow River Cemetery in Hudson, between noon and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st.

Tour guides (“Guidian Angels”) will escort guests to the gravesites and where actors will share the life stories of their “Sprit.”  Tour groups are expected every half hour. In the event of rain the performance will likely be moved inside.

Adult men and women are needed to play the parts of the “Spirits” and teens or adults are need as guides. The guides will walk during much of the event time.

Singers are needed for an a cappella choir “The Pearly Gate Singers” who will be singing old funeral hymns as part of the walk. The choir will hold practices in May.

Volunteers of all levels of ability are welcome. Training provided.

Anyone interested in helping with the Cemetery Walk (or learning more) please contact Jacki Bradham at 715-386-3826 or rbradham@pressenter.com.

The public is invited to join the Willow River Elementary CID program in raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders and celebrating people who live with autism this Saturday, April 6.  Within the past couple of weeks, a health survey done by the government found that 1 in 50 school-age children are affected with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  While this statistic does not does not replace the CDC’s official estimate of 1 in 88 children, it does show that it may be an underestimate.  Autism is a complex developmental disability that affects an individual’s ability to communicate and interact with others socially. The set of behaviors which define autism spectrum disorders manifest themselves differently in each individual affected.  At this time, there is no known single cause for autism. 

The Willow River CID program provides many opportunities to learn a wide range of life skills for students with autism such as, academic content, social skills, daily living skills, problem solving skills and self-advocacy.   During the last 5 years, the program has partnered with MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis, MN to provide music therapy for the students in the program.  Music therapy has become an increasingly popular strategy for teaching children with autism. Through the therapy students show benefits in the domains of, communication, cognition, social interaction, sensory integration and motor skills.  Music therapy has been found to help initiate and cue speech for kids who have difficulty making speech sounds, making it popular for students with autism spectrum disorders.  Music also provides rhythm, which makes speech more predictable for children with autism. 

The Celebrate Difference Event, being held Saturday, April 6 2013, will serve not only as an opportunity to raise autism awareness, but will also serve as a fundraiser for the Willow River CID program’s partnership with MacPhail Center for Music.  At 10:00, there is a 5K fun run/walk that extends from Willow River Elementary, along the St. Croix River, to the end of the dike, and ends back at the school.  If you wish to participate in the 5K Fun Run/Walk, you may register the morning of the race beginning at 8:30.  The cost of the race is $15.00 and includes a t-shirt (not guaranteed on the day of the race with same-day registration).

Also, beginning at 10:00, there will be a free, open-to-the-public, carnival taking place at Willow River Elementary School. In addition to carnival games and activities, there will be a silent auction with many fantastic items to bid on.  Items available include:  a hand-sewn autism quilt, a signed football from the Green Bay Packers, a family tent for 6, gift baskets, a cake, and many other items.  At 11:00 and 12:30, we will have a guest speaker and her family speaking about their experiences of living with autism. 

If you have any questions about the 5K or Carnival or would like to pre-register for the 5K Run/Walk, please email Tracy Johnson at johnsotrl@hudson.k12.wi.us.  

About 10 representatives from the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and Brickhouse Music met for a ribbon cutting celebrating the expansion of the Chamber Member’s full service music store in River Falls at 216 South Main Street.  The expansion includes a new ensemble classroom and additional private classroom spaces. The new ensemble space allows for additional music classes, specialty clinics, and performance showcases.  Present at the event were, front from left, from Brickhouse Music Andrea Boock, owners Tommy Bentz and Jen Burleigh-Bentz, Chamber President Kim Heinemann, and Chamber Ambassador Bjorn Nesvold. Back row from left, Chamber Ambassadors Pete Keskey, Tom Bordenave, Pat Millfelt, Ron Revere and Jeremy Lilyquist. Brickhouse Music offers individual private lessons, group ensemble classes, instrument sales, in-house repair services, and accessories. For more information visit www.brickhousemusic.com or call (715) 426-6776.  Brickhouse Music has been serving the St. Croix River Valley for over 20 years. Brickhouse Music will be offering free music clinics on April 6 as a part of the River Falls Roots& Bluegrass Music Festival (www.riverfallsbluegrass.com).

Looking for any local bands that would be interested in doing a show for our Teen Night in Hammond, WI.

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Sport Clips, located at 1049 Pearson Dr., was welcomed as a new member of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau with a ribbon cutting. Their mission is to “create a championship haircut experience for men and boys in an exciting sports environment. It's good to be a guy!” Sport Clips haircut services are geared toward boys and men with upgrade service to their MVP service that includes a steam towel treatment, massage shampoo, and neck and shoulder massage. They also sell hair care products developed for men. Present for the event were, front from left, Chamber Ambassador Pete Keskey,  owner Jeff Foley, manager Kelsey Phephles, assistant manager Christy Roesler, Chamber Ambassadors Traci Leffner and Paul Simmons. Back row from left, Chamber Ambassadors Stacey Knoebel, Kari Rambo, Chamber President Kim Heinemann, Chamber Ambassadors Ron Revere, Pat Millfelt, Bjorn Nesvold, Dawn Marquart, and Joel Larsen. Sport Clips is open 7 days a week for walk in appointments. For more information call (715) 808-0078 or visit www.haircutmenhudsonwi.com.

Academic career, community focus and business savvy distinguish MPA’s next leader 

The Mounds Park Academy Board of Trustees is delighted to welcome Jeff Suzik, Ph.D., as MPA’s next head of school. Dr. Suzik is an accomplished and innovative educator, school leader, and community-builder who will join the MPA community this July after five years as the assistant head of school at Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS), a preK-12 independent school of 1,250 students in suburban St. Louis.

“Dr. Suzik’s expertise, creativity and passion for excellence have all contributed to his outstanding reputation across the country,” said Robin Brooksbank, chair of the MPA board of trustees. “He is an engaging, collaborative and savvy leader who comes to us with proven business acumen and an academic vision that fits perfectly with MPA’s mission to think independently, communicate effectively and act with respect and integrity in a diverse community.”

Dr. Suzik graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Gustavus Adolphus College and received his master’s and doctorate degrees from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He was awarded the E.E. Ford Fellowship for Aspiring Heads of School, the Goldman Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching and was named a university teaching fellow at Carnegie Mellon’s Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence.

As Assistant Head of School at MICDS, Dr. Suzik led department chairs and division directors in the articulation and alignment of curriculum across the school’s 14 grade levels and three divisions. He oversaw the work of 14 direct reports, including college counseling, international programs, service learning, diversity, summer school, extended day, student support services, and technology. Before joining MICDS, Dr. Suzik held a number of faculty and administrative positions at Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh.

“MPA’s commitment to intellectual ambition, global responsibility and the joy of learning strongly reflects my personal educational philosophy,” said Dr. Suzik. “I’m looking forward to working arm-in-arm with the entire MPA community to further establish the school as the place to be and become — an empowering environment in which students, through academic challenge and self-discovery, can truly discover who they are.  MPA’s exemplary program helps students develop their passions while preparing them for college and for life.”

Link: Jeff Suzik, Ph. D. – Curriculum Vitae

About Mounds Park Academy

Mounds Park Academy is a college preparatory, preK-12 independent school serving students and families from across the Twin Cities. MPA graduates attend premier colleges and universities, to prepare for meaningful and engaging careers throughout the country and around the world. Expert faculty create a personalized experience that cultivates the joy of learning and empowers students to achieve their full potential. The MPA environment provides rigorous academics and rich offerings in the arts and athletics, where students develop strong relationships, hone their leadership skills and value social responsibility. Visit MPA online at www.moundsparkacademy.org

Army National Guard Pvt. Austin T. Koeckeritz has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.

Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Koeckeritz is the son of Tonya Shuler of Seventh Street South, Hudson.

He is a 2012 graduate of Stillwater Area High School.

  --Submitted to Patch by the Defense Media Activity

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• Serving Size
• Eating Out
• Nutrition Labels
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• Food as Fuel
• Support Systems
• Menu Make-Overs
• Balance and Stability Training
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Achieve lasting weight loss with the My L.I.F.E. Program!

What is the My L.I.F.E. Program?

My L.I.F.E. stands for Lifestyle Intervention, Food and Exercise.

My L.I.F.E. Program is a lifestyle and weight management course designed to help you lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime.  This will be accomplished through education delivered to you in 30 lessons that include topics covering lifestyle intervention, food and exercise.  As an e-course, a lesson is sent to your inbox for you to work on independently.  The course is easy to understand, easy to follow and the small steps in each lesson make it easy to implement.

Topics include:

• Energy Balance
• Cardio Training
• Stress Management
• Taking Ownership
• Strength Training
• Problem Solving
• Serving Size
• Eating Out
• Nutrition Labels
• Core Training
• Food as Fuel
• Support Systems
• Menu Make-Overs
• Balance and Stability Training
• Much, much more

Additional Resources include:

• Worksheets to follow
• Tracking sheets
• Complete assessments
• Sample workouts

Why the My L.I.F.E. Program?

The key to lasting weight loss is a healthier lifestyle.  The purpose of this program is learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle by making better food choices and becoming more active, ultimately resulting in reduced body weight.  It has been said that weight loss is 80% nutrition and 20% exercise (or some variation there of).  Actually, weigh loss is 100% lifestyle, 100% nutrition and 100% exercise.  All areas are equally important and dependent on each other for lasting change to occur.

Goals of the program include:

• Identify barriers preventing weight loss and activity.
• Develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
• Identify diet improvements that can be made through education in nutrition.
• Learn a variety of different ways to become more active with the purpose of finding an enjoyable activity to participate in safely and effectively for a lifetime.

This is the same program that is available under Resources For Trainers – My L.I.F.E. Program.  The format has been altered from one-on-one or small group training to an e-course that is delivered directly to your inbox.  Working with a personal trainer or within a small group is the most ideal way for the program to be delivered due to the personal feedback, counseling, support and camaraderie.  However, since not everyone has the time for small group sessions, the budget to pay a trainer or the availability of the program, I have also made it available to everyone through a free e-course.

Winners of April 5 game: Kathy Setzer and Elisabeth Nelson. Second place: Delores Dickman and Bob Pierce.

Andrew Haase, artistic director and conductor of The River City Chorale, is looking for singers interested in participating in the organization’s 5^th season.  The Chorale will rehearse on Mondays from 7-9pm and will begin rehearsal on Monday, May 13^th  Performances are scheduled for Monday, July 22^nd , 7:00pm at Hudson High School and Thursday, July 25t^h 7:00pm in the Band Shell, downtown Hudson.  Beginning the week of July 1^st , rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Wednesday from 7-9pm. There will be no rehearsal on Memorial Day.

Registration will take place on-line. Singers are asked to visit: www.therivercitychorale.wix.com/trcc to register and reserve music.  Singers will be able to pick up their music, practice CD and pay their $30 dues on Monday, May 6^th from 6-8pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 1901 Vine Street in Hudson.  

The First Presbyterian Church is also the location for all chorale rehearsals.

The River City Chorale is open to all singers interested in performing challenging, fun and rewarding choral literature.  There is no audition process for this ensemble, however previous singing experience is recommended.  Previous singing experience may include participating in high school, collegiate, church or community choirs.

The choir will be lead by accompanist Jodell Krause and conductor Andrew Haase.  Haase is the Director of Choral Activities at Hudson High School in Hudson, WI, a position he has held since 2001. Haase conducts the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Exultate, Men’s Ensemble and serves as Music Director for the annual Musical.  Haase received his Bachelor of Arts degree in vocal music education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and a Master of Music degree in Conducting and Choral Literature from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ.

Remember to register on-line at www.therivercitychorale.wix.com/trcc or email: therivercitychorale@gmail.com for more information.

The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau welcomed Have A Heart, Inc. as a new member with a ribbon cutting.  Have A Heart, Inc. is based out of River Falls located at W10356 State Rd 29.  Their mission is to provide support and services for families with physically and/or developmentally disabled loved ones (starting as young as age 6), with a primary goal of delaying or preventing out-of-home placement. They offer daily and weekend respite for children and adults,  adult day programming, adult family home placement, and personal care services. Present for the ribbon cutting were, front from left, Director of Day Programs Michael Dusek, Director of Respite and Adult Family Home Program Amber Carlson, adult day program participants Eric Johnson and AJ Ruiz (sitting), Day Program Direct Support Amy Laust (standing), Director of Human Resources Angela Wagner, adult day program participant Joe Wallace, Chamber President Kim Heinemann, Chamber Ambassador Joel Larsen. Back row from left, Chamber Ambassadors Ron Revere, Pete Keskey, Angela Olson, Brian Hinz, Jeremy Lilyquist and Traci Leffner. For more information on Have A Heart, Inc. call (715) 425-7754 or visit www.haveaheartinc.org.

Whether in the workplace, at home, or on the road commuting, Hudson area residents dedicate a significant chunk of time each week to work-related activities. A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report states that the average American employee works nearly 35 hours a week.  For individuals traveling to a workplace from Hudson each day, they add a typical 50-minute round-trip commute to their day (source: U.S. Census Bureau). Homemakers work numerous hours each week fulfilling a variety of roles, including chef, house cleaner, child care, driver, laundry service and lawn maintenance, with “an endless amount of demands and to-dos" (source: MintLife blog, Mint.com).

Tim Porter, Lead Pastor for the Mission of Faith Community Church, takes on the topic of work this weekend in a new sermon series entitled, “Redeeming Jobs.” The series is a breakout of the “One” series, examining the Bible’s book of Ephesians, which began in January.

“A misconception is that Christianity is just about one day a week or that God is only about saving the soul while neglecting the rest of life,” Porter said. “The Bible gives a realistic and robust view of the goodness and frustration of work.”

Through “Redeeming Jobs,” Porter will approach the biblical perspective of work in a manner similar to the popular cable TV show, “Dirty Jobs.” “Redeeming Jobs” will develop the connection from Sunday to Monday and how we live out Christianity in the work we do in our every day lives. Along with the Bible, Porter will draw examples from popular books on the subject, such as Tim Keller’s “Every Good Endeavor” and R. Paul Stevens’, “Work Matters.”

“Just as the God of the Bible is a working God, he made humans in his image to work as well,” Porter said. “One of the easiest ways to love our neighbors is to do our work with competence and integrity, no matter how mundane the task may be. There is dignity in all work.”

“Redeeming Jobs” starts this Sunday, April 14, at FCC’s two worship gathering services held at 9 and 11 a.m. at 777 Carmichael Road.

About Faith Community Church

Faith Community Church is located at 777 Carmichael Road in Hudson and offers worship gatherings at 9 and 11 a.m. on Sundays. FCC’s purpose is to glorify God and is on mission to make more and better disciples of Christ. All are welcome. To learn more, visit www.fcchudson.com.

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What is the My L.I.F.E. Program?

My L.I.F.E. stands for Lifestyle Intervention, Food and Exercise.

My L.I.F.E. Program is a lifestyle and weight management course designed to help you lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime.  This will be accomplished through education delivered to you in 30 lessons that include topics covering lifestyle intervention, food and exercise.  As an e-course, a lesson is sent to your inbox for you to work on independently.  The course is easy to understand, easy to follow and the small steps in each lesson make it easy to implement.

Topics include:

• Energy Balance
• Cardio Training
• Stress Management
• Taking Ownership
• Strength Training
• Problem Solving
• Serving Size
• Eating Out
• Nutrition Labels
• Core Training
• Food as Fuel
• Support Systems
• Menu Make-Overs
• Balance and Stability Training
• Much, much more

Additional Resources include:

• Worksheets to follow
• Tracking sheets
• Complete assessments
• Sample workouts

Why the My L.I.F.E. Program?

The key to lasting weight loss is a healthier lifestyle.  The purpose of this program is learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle by making better food choices and becoming more active, ultimately resulting in reduced body weight.  It has been said that weight loss is 80% nutrition and 20% exercise (or some variation there of).  Actually, weigh loss is 100% lifestyle, 100% nutrition and 100% exercise.  All areas are equally important and dependent on each other for lasting change to occur.

Goals of the program include:

• Identify barriers preventing weight loss and activity.
• Develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
• Identify diet improvements that can be made through education in nutrition.
• Learn a variety of different ways to become more active with the purpose of finding an enjoyable activity to participate in safely and effectively for a lifetime.

This is the same program that is available under Resources For Trainers – My L.I.F.E. Program.  The format has been altered from one-on-one or small group training to an e-course that is delivered directly to your inbox.  Working with a personal trainer or within a small group is the most ideal way for the program to be delivered due to the personal feedback, counseling, support and camaraderie.  However, since not everyone has the time for small group sessions, the budget to pay a trainer or the availability of the program, I have also made it available to everyone through a free e-course.

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The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau held a ribbon cutting at Catalyst Sports Medicine (formerly Larsen Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy) to recognize the new owners JW Matheson and John Knutson. Catalyst Sports Medicine specializes in "Accelerating Positive Change" in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Strength & Conditioning, Industrial Medicine, Women's Health and Wellness Programs.  Present for the event were, front row from left, from Catalyst Sports Medicine Head Strength Coach-Scott Hintz, Sports Massage Therapist-Pam Latterell, Administrative Manager-Tracy Oswald, Office/HR Manager-Erin Jackman, Women's Health Director-Heidi Schulz, Director of Physical Therapy-Dan Teece, Owner/Clinic Director-JW Matheson, and Owner/CEO-John Knutson, and Chamber Ambassador Traci Leffner.  Back row from left, Chamber President Kim Heinemann, Chamber Ambassadors Joel Larsen, Ron Revere, Bjorn Nesvold, and Tom Bordenave, Catalyst Sports Medicine Physical Therapist-Scott Peterson, and Chamber Ambassadors Brian Hinz and Pete Keskey. For more information about Catalyst Sports Medicine, contact them at (715) 386-1155, www.catalystsportsmedicine.com or visit their location at 2305 Willis Miller Drive.

Hudson residents Jeff  & Tina Zignego and Tim Newton of Eagle Point Insurance Group, Inc. were recently welcomed as new members of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.  Eagle Point Insurance Group, Inc. offers a broad range of insurance for home, auto, and life as well as commercial products with the best insurance value and service available in the St. Croix Valley. They are licensed in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Arizona. Present for the ribbon cutting were front from left, holding scissors, McKenna Zignego and Courtney Zignego. Middle row from left, Chamber Ambassadors Joel Larsen, Traci Leffner, Chamber President Kim Heinemann, from Eagle Point Insurance Group, Inc. Jeff Zignego, Kaitlyn Zignego, Sharon Hinck, Tina Zignego, and Chamber Ambassador Pete Keskey.  Back row from left, Chamber Ambassador Bjorn Nelson, from Eagle Point Insurance Group, Inc. Tim Newton, and Chamber Ambassador Tom Bordenave.  For additional information call (651) 209-9330 or visit www.eaglepointins.com.  

This Op-Ed is from Nikki Panico, executive director of the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  

I’m no stranger to breast cancer. My mother and aunt both lost their fights with breast cancer … within a month of each other. And, seven months later, at age 39, I myself was diagnosed with breast cancer during my yearly checkup – a routine mammogram. 

I had stage 2 breast cancer.

I know how devastating breast cancer is. I know how devastating it can be for families. My experience with breast cancer inspired me to make a difference, first by raising money and participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Philadelphia, then becoming involved with the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure after I moved to the Milwaukee area. I’ve been a co-chair of the Race for the Cure since 2011, and now I’m the new executive director of the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate.

Mammograms save lives. And that’s why I’m proud to be part of an organization that inspires women to get screened.

This year, the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Kohl’s Cares are continuing Kohl’s Conversations for the Cure, a successful educational program now in its third year. The program encourages women to get age appropriate breast health screenings, and to open the lines of communication on breast health and talk to each other about the importance of breast self awareness, with the ultimate goal of increasing survival rates here in southeast Wisconsin. In the last three years, 713 conversations were held and approximately 5,750 women were reached.

Conversations with loved ones should take place throughout the year, not just during October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – because one conversation can save a life. An estimated 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States this year. It’s time to inspire women to take action – by getting their mammograms, finding breast cancer early and beating it.

I’m living proof that mammograms save lives.

Visit www.kohlsconversationsforthecure.org to learn how you can make a difference.

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