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USAF Band of Mid-America
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America will be at Horace Mann Middle School on March 20th and WSCS plans to be there to record the performance. Watch WSCS in the coming weeks for replay of the USAF Band of Mid-America concert.
Listen to the Rosary on WSCS
The Holy Rosary can be viewed on WSCS 990 and U-Verse daily at 8:30 a.m. A special thank you to Our Lady of the Rosary Council 722 Knights of Columbus for the donation of funds for new equipment. WSCS Community Station appreciates your donation.
March Speaker Series
Made in Sheboygan County from Coffee Filters to Cookware. Made in Sheboygan County is a five part speaker series featuring five local manufacturing powerhouses. Presented by the Sheboygan County Historical Society and the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center, the series will take place at the Sheboygan County Museum. Programs begin at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday in March. If you can attend the programs in person watch WSCS for the replays.
First Friday Forum
| First Friday Forum: State Legislative Update
Friday, March 4 |
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| Our state legislators are busy at work for Sheboygan County at the capitol. Please join us for the March First Friday Forum as they provide us an update to the initiatives they are working on in Madison. From education and health care to transportation and election technology updates, they certainly will have plenty of information to share regarding what is happening at the state level.
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UW- Madison Band
UW-MADISON BAND BACK IN SHEBOYGAN
The UW-Madison Band is coming back to Sheboygan.
The performance on April 4 at Urban Middle School will be a fundraiser for the city’s Mayor’s International Committee.
Mayor Mike Vandersteen says those who come will see the band just before their biggest annual concert in Madison.
“So people are going to get a real feeling of what that’s concert in Madison is like as they prepare for that.”
Tickets for the concert are available at Festival Foods in Sheboygan and online at sheboyganwi.gov.
“Our Mayor’s International Committee is having a fundraiser, and they’re bringing the UW Band back again. The Badger Band last appeared two years ago; and their appearance this time is set for April 4, it’s going to be at Urban Middle School auditorium. Tickets are available at Festival Foods; they’re $16.50 plus fees. And they’re also available on the city website; they’ll be a banner ad in the front, and just click on it and it will take you to that page.”
“This is a lead up to their big concert in Madison, so people are going to get a real feeling of what that’s concert in Madison is like as they prepare for that.”
12 members of the band are students from the Sheboygan area.
Proceeds will benefit the committee, which help to fund Sheboygan’s Sister City Program and Student Sister City Exchanges.
Augustin Awarded for Perseverance
Steve Johnston, Tamaney Augustin, Marilyn Montemayor, Dave Augustin
Tamaney “Sam” Augustin, Volunteer for the Sheboygan Senior Activity Center and Mead Public Library was chosen as the outstanding nominee for “Perseverance in Volunteerism” at the Sheboygan County Spirit of Volunteerism luncheon held at Blue Harbor. Sam has an amazing story about overcoming the odds. She said she wanted to be useful and to us she’s indispensable! After her emotional story was shared she received a well-earned standing ovation!
After her emotional story was shared, she received a well-earned standing ovation!
Quality of Life
On the next edition of “Quality of Life” the show is on location at the Plymouth Arts Center with guests Donna Hahn Executive Director of PAC and artist Kitty Lynne Klich. The topic relates art to community enrichment and wellness.
Eat Wisconsin Fish Summit
Sponsored by the UW Sea Grant Institute and the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin program. The Eat Wisconsin Fish Summit took place on January 13, 2016 at the Mead Public Library.
The Summit can be viewed in three parts on WSCS. VOD at www.wscssheboygan.com
Some Place Better
Watch WSCS programs ” City Desk” and “A Closer Look” with guests Betsy Alles, Executive Director of the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce and Dane Checolinski, Director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp as they talk about Some Place Better.
SomeplaceBetter.org to provide employment opportunities to those seeking a better job and a better quality of life
Major lakeshore employers announced a need for thousands of immediate direct, full-time hires with hundreds more in the next few months. The announcement was made at a press conference this morning, January 5, in Sheboygan.
To connect job seekers to these opportunities, Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) revealed a new workforce attraction website, SomeplaceBetter.org, which will connect workers from around the nation with jobs, housing, educational alternatives for their children, and introduce them to the beauty and strong sense of community the Sheboygan County area offers. The site is complemented by a newcomer’s welcome guide.
Executives from Sargento Foods Inc., Bemis Manufacturing Company, Kohler Company and Aurora Health Care met with members of the media to outline jobs available at their firms. Over 35% of available jobs require 4-year education; however, many companies offer entry level jobs covering all aspects of training investment and compensation levels for full-time employment that start at $35,000 per year. Sheboygan County, Wisconsin still offers the American Dream.
Betsy Alles, Executive Director for the Sheboygan County Chamber stated, “Sheboygan County has more job opportunities than available workforce – a bonus for anyone looking for employment. Sheboygan County offers a better life balance with short commutes, globally-focused companies, world class recreation, innovative, award-winning schools and friendly, safe communities. We are truly Someplace Better.”
“If you’re underemployed or stuck in a cycle of temporary work, Sheboygan County firms have full-time careers that offer opportunity for advancement. Only 5% of Sheboygan County job postings are for temporary or seasonal workers.” noted SCEDC Director Dane Checolinski.
For more information on the Chamber and member benefits, visit sheboygan.org or call (920) 457-9491.
First Friday Forum: Connecting Environmental Compliance to Responsible Resources
Sheboygan County’s Chamber of Commerce First Friday Forum, January 8, 2016.
Steve Jackson, Michele Pluta and Joseph Hoch from Alliant Energy’s Environmental Services group will provide an update on the following key environmental rules impacting electric utilities. Learn how Alliant Energy’s responsible resource strategy and planning for these new compliance requirements link to delivering the energy solutions and exceptional service that its customers count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly.
- Clean Power Plan
- Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard
- Coal Combustion Residual Rule
- Effluent Limitations Guidelines
- Water Quality Standards