Central St. Croix Chamber

CSCN Ribbon Cutting:
The Chamber Ambassadors joined by other members of the Chamber helped celebrate new members, the Central St. Croix News and their new office (Lower Level of Citizen State Bank, 500 West Boulevard, Roberts) with a ribbon cutting on Friday afternoon, February 5th.
 Pictured left to right: Doreen Kruschke (Village of Roberts), Rena Hanson (Rena Hanson Design), Jeff Redmon (Central St. Croix News Owner), Katie Moll - Back (American Heritage Center), Teri Larsen - Front (T. Larsen Design), Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Don Fowell - Back (Hammond Hotel), Pete Keskey (Minuteman Press), Michele Lyksett (Central St. Croix News Editor), Tom Floury (Central St. Croix News Photographer), Deb Flettre (Citizen State Bank),
Laurie Edelmen (American Heritage Center), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Beth Pabst (Amsoil Synthetics), David Bradley (SCC School District), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), Sandi Hazer (Associate Bank) and Steve Miller (Citizen State Bank)
Congratulations!

 February Ambassador Visit:Hammond Hotel
The Hammond Hotel
Pictured from left to right: Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Center), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), Baby Cash (Lisa’s son), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Joan Ramberg (Associated Band) and Scott Woodington (SCC School District)

The second visit on Friday, February 12th, for the Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors was at the Hammond Hotel located at the crossroads of Hammond, 820 Davis Street. The Hammond Hotel has had a rich history since established in 1879. Current owner Don Fowell along with his partner Cedric Ellingson took over “The Hotel” on December 31st, 2008. Since then, they have built their business along with another bar and grill in River Falls called Bo’s ‘n Mine on hard work and good service. This is a great place to come in, bring your family or friends and enjoy a great meal or some drinks, watch some sports and hang out in the new lounge area. Find out more online at www.hammondhotel.net.

February Ambassador Visit:Parkside Restaurant and Bar
The Parkside Restaurant and Bar
Pictured from left to right: Scott Woodington (SCC School District), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Dusty Anderson (The Parkside Restaurant and Bar), Baby Hunter (Dusty’s son), and Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Center)

The Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors changed their visit day to the second Friday of the month and had their February visits on Friday, the 12th starting with the Parkside Restaurant and Bar. Owner Dusty Anderson, a native of Cumberland, WI, has been in the restaurant business for years and decided to purchase the old
Copper Kettle building and started his own restaurant in Hammond, WI. He opened
in July of 2008 and now currently employees up to 9 people. The Parkside is a great family restaurant open Tuesday through Sunday with a full bar area. It is located at 555 Davis Street on the main drag of Hammond, WI. Find them online at
www.parkside-hammond.com

March Ambassador Visit:
Fetter Logistics
Pictured from left to right: Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Scott Woodington (SCC School District), Scott Hunter (Fetter Logistics), Beth Pabst (St. Croix County Register of Deeds), Karl Jensen (Fetter Logistics), Patty Schultz (Fetter Logistics), Cindy Brown (RESCO), and Joan Ramberg(Associated Bank)

The Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors had their first Ambassador Visit on Friday, March 12th at Fetter Logistics located in the industrial park in Roberts. Fetter Logistics is a transportation brokerage company that helps other businesses move their product from point A to point B. Owner Karl Jensen started Fetter Logistics in 2002 at his home office in Hudson. He moved out to the Roberts Industrial Park in 2004 and has been there ever since. Besides using their core trucking companies to move frat, he also contract independent truck owners to get the job done. Fetter Logistics has found a way to diversify themselves in the market. One of the biggest ways is building custom pallets for the frat they move. That has become very successful and Fetter Logistics employs 4 to help with that and other success. Learn more about Fetter Logistics at www.fetterlogistics.com.

March Ambassador Visit:
K&C Air Systems Inc.
Pictured from left to right: Beth Pabst (St. Croix County Register of Deeds), Joan Ramberg (Associated Band), Scott Woodington (SCC School District), Corey Fanning (K&C Air Systems),Kacie Berends (A&C Air Systems), Cindy Brown (RESCO), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design)

The second visit on Friday, March 12th, for the Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors was at K&C Air Systems. Owner Corey Fanning has been in the heating and cooling industry since 1995. He started K&C Air Systems in 2002 and moved to the Roberts Industrial Park in November of 2008. Geothermal heating systems in a huge part of K&C’s businesses plus furnaces, air conditioning, heat pumps and boilers. Most of their work comes from light commercial and new home construction, and they also welcome existing homes and businesses. To learn more about K&C Air Systems, check them out online at www.kcairsystems.com

 April Ambassador Visit

Sandy Brecht Photography
Pictured from left to right: Pete Keskey (Minuteman Press), Lynn Pabst (Amsoil-Ashlyn Synthetics),
Beth Pabst (St. Croix County Register of Deeds), Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Sandy Brecht,
Laurie Edelmen (American Heritage Center), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), and Lisa Christensen
(ASIL Design)
On Friday, April 16th, The Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors had their first Ambassador Visit with Sandy Brecht Photography. Located now in the basement of Jacob’s Square, 850 Davis Street, Hammond, WI, Sandy started her photography career working in New Richmond. She started out printing photos and worked for a while at Farm and
Home doing so. In 1994, she opened her own photo printing business in Hudson called Freeway Photo. It was there that she decided to start taking photos herself and added a studio onto her shop. In 2003, she moved to Hammond into her current location at Jacob’s Square. For a short period of time in 2006, she took a break, only to come back and re-open as Sandy Brecht Photography embracing digital photography. She now offers not only a photo shoots, but also give her clients a disk of their photos copy right release.
She does offer printing still and specialty photographs like cards and composites. Please go to www.SandyBrechtPhotography.com for more information and to see her photo gallery.
April Ambassador Visit

Brad Parrott & Associated/
OrGono Gold Healthy Coffee
Pictured from left to right: Brad Parrott, Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Scott Woodington (SCC School District), Beth Pabst (St. Croix County Register of Deeds), Lynn Pabst (Amsoil-Ashlyn Synthetics), Sandy Brecht (Sandy Brecht Photography), Laurie Edelmen (American Heritage Center), and Pete Keskey (Minuteman Press)
The second visit on Friday, April 16th was at the Hammond Hotel where they met with Brad Parrott, President of the Chamber. Back in January, Brad and his wife Amy started selling Organo Gold Healthy Coffee after a friend turned them on to it. This “healthy coffee” is the only coffee that contains 100% pure organic ganoderma lucidum. This enzyme from a red mushroom has been known for over 4000 years for its incredible medicinal purposes. Some of the benefits of this coffee are: it balances your Ph level, naturally detoxifies, helps oxygenate your body, it’s decaffeinated and 100% organic. If you want to learn more about the coffee,
go to www.copioushealth.organogold.com.com. You can also call Brad at 715-441-2295 or email at copioushealth@yahoo.com for samples and ordering. Or on Saturday, April 24th, Brad and Amy are having an open house at the Parkside Restaurant & Bar from 10am – Noon. Come and try a cup!		 May Ambassador Visit

Walker Chiropractic
Pictured from left to right: Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Todd Walker, David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Cash Christensen (Jr. Ambassador), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design)
and Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union).
On Friday, May 14th, the Central St. Croix Area Ambassadors started their visits at Walker Chiropractic located at Miller’s Corner, Roberts, WI. Dr. Todd Walker moved into the McCabe Chiropractic location in October 2009 and has been treating patients at that location on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons. Dr. Walker also has an office in Oakdale, MN where he treats patients on the other days of the week and Friday mornings. Dr. Walker is originally from Baldwin, WI where he currently lives with his family. He comes from a family of chiropractors. In fact, 6 of the 7 children in his family are chiropractors including his sister who practices in New Richmond. He has been a Chiropractor for 25 years and looks very forward to growing his practice in Roberts. He can be contacted at 715-749-4010.
 May Ambassador Visit

JHaas Excavating
Pictured from left to right: Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic),
Cash Christensen (Jr. Ambassador), Cindy Brown (RESCO),  Barb Haas, and Patti, Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union)
The second visit on Friday, May 14th for the Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors was at JHaas Excavating located southeast of Roberts, WI. Jeff
and Barb Haas have been running this excavating business for 17 seasons this summer. It all started with Jeff and running equipment with his father when
he was 9 years old. He worked for a company in the cities for years tearing out concrete and asphalt while doing side jobs out of his home. In 1993, they decided to make their business official and have been building their business ever since. In 1995, they built a building for their equipment which is located on their own property. They specialize in black and pulverized dirt and also snow plow during the winter months. Visit their website at www.jhaasexcavating.com or call Barb at 715-749-3269.
June Ambassador Visit
T. Larsen Design
Pictured from left to right: Dave Dalton (Dalton Realty), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Cash Christensen (Jr. Ambassador), Brad Parrott (Brad Parrott and Associates), Teri Larsen, and Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Center)
The Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors were out visiting Chamber members again on Friday, June 11th. They started their visits at the Hammond Community Library where they met with Teri Larsen of T. Larsen Design. Teri has been designing for over 12 years. She graduated from UW-Stout and started out in commercial design, designing tenant lease spaces, corporate offices and medical spaces. She also worked for House Calls and Landsted Builders in Hudson designing residential and commercial properties. She opened her own business a year ago and put an emphasis on design consultations. She enjoys working with people on do-it-yourself projects, paint colors and also new construction. She also believes that interior design isn’t just for the wealthy. It doesn’t have to be expensive and can be as simple as a one hour consult for paint scheme ideas. She also says that unlike most residential designers, her focus is on design, not on selling products.  While she can source any interior products for her clients, her first priority is working with the client (within their budget) as a trusted advisor on their projects – not as a salesperson; relationship is top priority. Teri is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and can be reached on her website at www.tlarsendesign.com.		 June Ambassador Visit

ASIL Design
Pictured from left to right: Dave Dalton (Dalton Realty), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Teri Larsen (T. Larsen Design), Brad Parrott (Brad Parrott and Associates), Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Cash Christensen (Jr. Ambassador), Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Center) and Lisa Christensen)
The second visit was with ASIL Design. Lisa Christensen has been designing since 2001. While finishing up a design degree at UW-River Falls, Lisa started working at the River Falls Journal in the production department. The she moved to the New Richmond News, then the Central St. Croix News and then finally she started her own business in 2008. She does all different kinds of design and printing including business cards, brochures, post cards, flyers and advertising design. She even does website design with Quick Draw Solutions out of Hammond, WI. Lisa is also on the board of directors for the Chamber, she chairs the Ambassador committee and co-chairs the Good Neighbor Days and Hammond Heartland Days committees and manages the chamber website. Lisa has produced the Hammond and Roberts Community Guide for two years now and she just started The Local Biz in February 2010. The Local Biz is a monthly publication that focuses on local business through marketing, ads, and stories. Find out
more at www.TheLocalBizOnline.com. 		Thank you for all the help at Good Neighbor Days!
We would like to congratulate the Ptacek Family of Roberts for finding the 2010 GND Medallion.

Pictured above on the right is Ryan and Whitney with their children Lila and Jett Ptacek of Roberts, Lisa Christensen, GND Committee Co-chair (Center) and on the left, the newly crowned Miss Roberts Court. The Ptacek Family won $250 for finding the medallion.

Once again, we would like to thank everyone that helped make Good Neighbor Days a huge success. Even though it rained on Saturday during the day, the weekend went well. And for those of you that enjoyed the Medallion Hunt,
the Chamber will be sponsoring another hunt in August for Hammond Heartland Days.
Thanks to everyone that
participated in the
2nd Annual Golf Tournament

Pictured above is Bruce Bourman along with Chamber President Brad Parrott. Bruce was the winner of the putting contest during the 2nd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament. The winners of the actual tournament was Justin Guzman, Dan Ties, Duane Voiles and Brad Parrott. Click HERE to view more photos from the event.

We would like to thank everyone who donated, volunteered, organized and participated in the 2nd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament which was held on July 21st.  It was an excellent day and we are already looking forward to next year's event.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
WESTconsin Credit Union
Stitchin’ Post
SILVER SPONSORS:
St. Croix Tree Service
Subway
Hole Sponsors:
American Heritage Care Center
Anderson Ford of Baldwin
FITNESS TO GO- Tera Busker
Larsen Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
St. Croix Tree Service
Johns Auto Repair
Northland Liquor
Holiday Stationstores
Subway
Sylvan Learning Center
Hammond Hotel
The Parkside Restaurant
Family Dentistry, S.C.
Goodie Bags:
American Heritage Care Center
T. Larsen Design, LLC
The Parkside
Hammond Golf Club
Stitchin’ Post
Barb Haas
Door Prizes:
Central St. Croix Area Chamber of Commerce
American Heritage Care Center
S. Augustine Salon
Bobtown Pet Clinic
Hammond Hotel
Mondry’s Salsa
Hammond Golf Club
Citizens State Bank

 Ribbon Cutting with
A-1 Priority Insurance

On Friday, July 16, Chamber Ambassadors along with any other member was welcome to be at A-1 Priority Insurance for a ribbon cutting. Kim and Todd Hamilton along with their daughters hosted the event. Pastor Del Permann also blessed the office. A-1 Priority is hosting the next Java Jumpstart on Tuesday, August 3rd, please feel free to stop by and visit.		 July Ambassador Visits

Roberts Congregational United Church of Christ & Roberts Food Pantry
Pictured from left to right: Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Care Center), Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union & Roberts UCC Trustee & Treasurer), Mary Thorson (Roberts Food Pantry), Cindy Brown (RESCO), Ken Graf (Roberts UCC Decan), Marcia Graf (Roberts UCC Women's Fellowship), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel),  Teri Larsen (T. Larsen Design), Dave Dalton (Dalton Realty), and Del Permann (Roberts UCC Minister)
The Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors had their monthly visit with the Roberts Congregational United Church of Christ and the Roberts Food Pantry on Friday, July 9 at the brand new church that its parishioners are very proud of. The congregation purchased the 6 acres located along Hwy 12/65 in Roberts, WI, back in the mid 90s and after they paid for the land, they started building their beautiful church that was finished in 2008. They moved to this new church for their 100 year old building located on Warren Street. Interim Minister Del Permann has been with this church in January of 2010. He brings over 50 years of experience to this local church and says he has really enjoyed being a part of this congregation. This church is a social action church and hosts many events including blood drives and monthly dinners and the upcoming National Night Out which will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd from 6-10pm. Learn more by going to the church’s website www.robertsucc.org or by calling 715-749-3225. The Roberts Food Shelf is also located at the UCC Church. This pantry is available to anyone that lives within the St. Croix Central School District. The food shelf is open Tuesday & Thursday from 9-11:30am and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm and always by appointment. They always welcome help and for donations. They can be reached at 715-749-4278.  

Hammond Heartland Days Medallion Hunt

The winner for this year's Heartland Days Medallion Hunt is: Ryan Pawelczyk
The medallion was found at the post office on Davis Street.

Above is Brad Parrott, Chamber President and Don Fowell, owner of the Hammond Hotel with the Heartland Days Medallion Hunt winner, Ryan Pawelczyk. Ryan found the medallion on Friday and won a cash prize of $250.

A special thanks to all the hunters, hope you had a great time this year. We will do it again next year for both Good Neighbor Days and Hammond Heartland Days. And another special thanks to all of those that sat in the Dunk Tank on Saturday. It was a blast and
we raise money for a great cause!

 August Ambassador Visit

Baldwin Area Medical Center
Pictured from left to right: Alison Page (BAMC), Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Care Center), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Beth Meyers (BAMC), Dave Dalton (Dalton Realty), Rose Kuebker (BAMC), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Trudy Achterhof (BAMC), Teri Larsen (T. Larsen Design), Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union), Cindy Brown (RESCO), Brad Parrott (Brad Parrott and Associates)
The Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors had their monthly visit for August at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. They were treated to some refreshments and also a short history of this hospital. In 1936, this hospital was founded with a donation from a farmer and today is the oldest hospital in St. Croix County.  The Baldwin Area Medical Center is the only freestanding independent hospital having partnerships with various health groups in the Wisconsin and Minnesota region.  Services at the Medical Center consist of a primary care clinic, acute care hospital, specialty medical services and emergency medicine.  The BAMC is getting set to open the first medical clinic in Roberts. They are planning to open in Miller’s Crossing as of November 2010. Dr. Clemma Nash and medical center support staff will have full time and evening hours and will offer family practice medicine, obstetrics, surgery consultations, laboratory and radiology. For further information on either BAMC or the Roberts Medical Clinic, please go to www.healthybaldwin.org or www.healthyroberts.org.		 Barn Board Grill and Saloon Ribbon Cutting

Pictured from left to right: Cindy Brown (RESCO), Ron Revere (MIX 105), Tricia Kremer (Barn Board owner), Abby Kremer, Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Jack Kremer, Evelyn Rinde (Barn Board Manager), Trudy Achterhof (BAMC), Teri Larsen (T. Larsen Design), Amanda Gustafson (BMAC), and Brad Parrott (Brad Parrott and Associates)
The Central St. Croix Area Chamber celebrated the opening of Roberts’ newest restaurant, Barn Board Grill and Saloon on Friday afternoon, August 27th with a ribbon cutting welcoming them into the business community. Barn Board is also a new member of the Central St. Croix Area Chamber. Barn Board is located at Miller’s Corner in Roberts, at the interest ion of Hwy 65 and Cty Road TT. Owners Tricia and Dave Kremer opened the doors on June 4th, 2010 and welcome everyone to check this new establishment out. To find out more information about Barn Board Grill and Saloon including hours, menu and specials at www.barnboardgrill.com.
Guy Metals Ribbon Cutting

Pictured from left to right: Kevin Herber (Guy Metals), Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union), Carol Smith (Stitchin’ Post), Guy Young (Guy Metals), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), Scott Woodington (SCC School District), Traci Leffner (Sylvan Learning Center), and Rena Hanson (Rena Hanson Design)
On Tuesday, September 7th, the Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors along with other members visited Guy Metal in Hammond, WI first for a Java Jumpstart Networking event and then for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new business. Guy Metals has been serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota for over 30 years. They opened their new custom building in October 2009 in Hammond and are now located just off I-94 on County Road J. They offer stainless steel and aluminum products to their customers. They are a ISO 9001:2008 certified company and strive to provide superior customer service.  Find out more about Guy Metals in Hammond, WI at www.guymetals.com.		 Sandy Brecht Photography
Ribbon Cutting

Pictured from left to right: Dee Peper (Innovative
Advertising Group, LLC), Cindy Brown (RESCO),
Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Center), Sandy Brecht, Pete Keskey (Minuteman Press); back row: Scott Woodington (SCC School District), Dave Dalton (Dalton Realty), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Cash Christensen (Jr. Ambassador); middle row: Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Teri Larsen (T. Larsen Design); front row: Ayla Larsen (Jr. Ambassador), and Micah Larsen (Jr. Ambassador)
On the afternoon of September 15th, the Central St. Croix Chamber Ambassadors along with other chamber members came together to celebrate the new location of Sandy Brecht Photography with a  ribbon cutting. Sandy Brecht Photography was located in Jacob’s Square in Hammond, WI and now her studio is located at 940 Davis Street just down the street in Hammond. Sandy opened this newly renovated building space on September 1st. Sandy Brecht Photography is now open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am- 2pm and Sunday by appointment only. Along with her photography studio, Sandy is now offering plants, balloons, framing, cards and magnets. Stop by and check out this new location, or
call 715-796-2112 or go to www.sandybrechtphotography.com for more information.		 October Ambassador Visit
Pictured from left to right: Annie Anderson (Citizens State Bank CSR), Cindy Brown (RESCO), Julie Sanders (Citizens State Bank CSR), Dave Dalton (Dalton Realty), May Metzger (Citizens State Bank CSR), Scott Woodington (SCC School District), Steve Miller (Citizens State Bank VP Office Manager), David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Trudy Achterhof (BAMC), Deb Flettre (Citizens State Bank Personal Banking Officer) and Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union)  
The Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors had their monthly visit for October at Citizens State Bank in Roberts, WI. Since 1904, this bank has proudly served residents and businesses throughout Western Wisconsin. In January 1998, Citizens State Bank acquired Bank St. Croix with offices in Roberts and Hudson. Bank St. Croix, formerly known as the State Bank of Roberts, began serving the Roberts community in 1903. Today, Citizens State Bank proudly served its customers from six banking offices in Western Wisconsin. With a friendly, knowledgeable staff and completive full line of bank products and services, they look forward to continued growth and success. Citizens State Bank appreciate the opportunity to serve you and will do their very best to be the RIGHT BANK, RIGHT NOW. Find Citizens State Bank in Roberts at 500 West Boulevard or go to www.csbnet.net.
JJ's Sports Bar and Grill
Ribbon Cutting
From L to R: Ron Revere (MIX 105 Radio), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Beth Pabst (Amsoil-Ashlyn Synthetics), Lynn Pabst (Amsoil-Ashlyn Synthetics), Jesse Penman, David Lindquist (Bobtown Pet Clinic), Jeremy Penman, Doug Tollefson (Enerty Plus), April Huppert-Greene (WIXK Radio), and Pete Keskey (Minuteman Press)
 On Friday afternoon, October 15th, the Central St. Croix Chamber members honored the newest addition to the Hammond business community, JJ’s Sports Bar & Grill. Owners Jesse and Jeremy Penman officially opened the doors on August 6th. This is the second location for Jesse and Jeremy who also own JJ’s Outpost north of New Richmond. Jesse and Jeremy said they have received huge support from the community and are excited to be a part of Hammond. They are located at 1055 Davis Street on the main drag in Hammond. They featured live music on weekends, daily specials and happy hour. Find out more about JJ’s Sports Bar & Grill by viewing their website www.jjssportsbar.com or call 715-796-2766.		 Attitudes Salon Ribbon Cutting

Pictured from Left to Right: Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), Beth Pabst (Ashlyn Synthetics), Allie  Orr (Attitudes Stylist), Kim Hamilton (A-1 Priority), Lynn Pabst (Ashlyn Synthetics – back row), Steph Jensen (Attitudes Stylist), Payton Gilbertson (Karla’s Daughter), Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union), Karla Gilbertson (Attitudes Owner), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Ayla Larsen (Jr. Ambassador – front), Teri Larsen (T. Larsen Design), Courtney Fowell (Jr. Ambassador), Ron Revere (MIX 105 - back), Trudy Achterhof (Baldwin Area Medical Center), Micah Larsen (Jr. Ambassador - front), and Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Center)
On Friday, November 5th, the Central St. Croix Area chamber members, along with the stylists of Attitudes Salon, celebrated with a ribbon cutting.  Attitudes Salon, located at 1420 Davis Street in Hammond, recently finished a major remodel, and the staff is very excited about what they have to offer new and current customers.  Attitudes Salon has added the new services of Body Sugaring (hair removal process similar to waxing but more permanent and less painful) and also now offers Glo Minerals Makeup.  In addition to retailing the makeup, Attitudes will offer private lessons as well as group classes in makeup application.
Attitudes Salon will continue their celebration with an open house and Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, November 20th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. They will have a professional makeup artist from GLO Minerals on hand, product and gift certificate specials, great giveaways and more fun. From noon until two p.m. , Attitudes will also welcome  local author Bobbi Jean for a book signing of her novel,  NO LONGER AFRAID. 
Owner Karla Gilbertson is also looking for local artists who want to display their art at Attitudes Salon. She says she has always wanted to have local art decorating the walls of the salon.  She would love to offer help selling this art and would take no commission for this service.  Contact Attitudes by calling 715-796-2111 or by going to their website at www.attitudesonline.net. Attitudes Salon has a many things to offer, please stop in on November 20th to check it out		 November Ambassador Visit

WIXK Radio
Pictured from left to right: Brad Parrott (Brad Parrott and Assoc.), Cash Christensen (Jr. Ambassador), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), April Huppert-Greene (WIXK), Colton Christensen (Jr. Ambassador), Jeff Peterson (WIXK), and Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union) 
On Friday, November 12, the Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors visited the WIXK Radio Station in New Richmond, WI. There they went on a tour of the radio station and were treated to some interesting history about the station and the area from radio station host, Jeff Peterson. Real County WIXK AM 1590 is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting and has been located in New Richmond, WI on East Third Street since the early 1960s. Hubbard Broadcasting is a family run company and holds radio at the heart. Jeff Peterson has been the voice of weather, sports reports and other event information since the mid 1980s. April Huppert-Greene joined the team in almost four years ago as the account manager and works closely with area businesses to market creatively using an AM local radio station with great opportunities such as Real Deals, radio shows and now streaming LIVE at WIXK.com. The station is a hidden treasure in the heart of New Richmond and should be sought out by any local business in the area or any county music lover as well. Call 715-246-2254 or visit www.wixk.com for more information.
Roberts Medical Clinic
Ribbon Cutting

Pictured from Left to Right: Back row; Traci Leffner, Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Realty), Brad Parrott (Brad Parrott and Assoc.), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Dawn Shackelton (Roberts Medical Clinic,
Dr. Clemma Nash (Roberts Medical Clinic), Renee Gullixson (Roberts Medical Clinic) , Joan Ramberg (Associated Bank), Trudy Pepenhagen (Xcel Energy), Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Center),
Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), Mike Mikla (Derrick Construction), April Huppert-Greene (WIXK);front row; Rose Kuebker (Roberts Medical Clinic , Alison Page (Roberts Medical Clinic), Katie Moll (American Heritage Center), Deb Flettre (Citizen State Bank), Beth Pabst (Ashlyn Synthetic), and Jim Zeller (Greystone Commercial)
On Friday morning, December 3rd, the Central St. Croix Chamber Members along with many other community members celebrated the opening of the new Roberts Medical Clinic with a ribbon cutting. The new clinic is located at 503 Cherry Lane at Miller’s Crossing Shopping Center in Roberts, Wisconsin. Baldwin Area Medical Center opened the clinic to serve the area residents. The clinic is staffed by Dr. Clemma Nash and offers medical services including family practice, obstetrics, surgery consultations, laboratory and radiology. Early morning and even hours are available including regular daytime hours. Please call the 24 hour appointment line at 715-760-3311 or visit healthyroberts.org for more information about this amazing opportunity for the residents of Roberts, WI and surrounding areas. 		 Central St. Croix News
Ribbon Cutting

Back row: (L to R) Jim Zeller (Greystone Commercial), Michael Harris (Hammond Hotel), Deb Flettre (Citizen State Bank), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Gerilynne Wood (Central St. Croix News), Kim Hamilton (A-1 Priority Insurance), April Huppert-Greene (WIXK Radio), Dena Salstrom (Central St. Croix News), and Bret VanBlaircom (Artisan Builders), Front row: Micah Larsen (Jr. Ambassador), Teri Larsen (T. Larsen Design), Michele Lyksett (Central St. Croix News), and Ayla Larsen (Jr. Ambassador).
The Central St. Croix Chamber celebrated with the ladies at the Central St. Croix News and their new office with a ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon, December 9th. They are located in the lower level of the Citizens State Bank building at 500 West Boulevard in Roberts, Wisconsin. They moved from one side of the building to the other and did some interior design for a more professional and comfortable look. Editor Michele Lyksett is very proud of the growth the newspaper has made since they moved to Roberts almost a year ago. Michele’s co-workers are Gerilynne Wood, the ad coordinator and Dena Salstrom, the production assistant and designer. Please visit their website www.centralstcroixnews.com or call them at 715-749-3331.		 December Ambassador Visit

Heritage Court Assisted Living
Front L to R: Trudy Achterhof (Baldwin Area Medical Center),  Laurie Edelman (American Heritage Care Center), Jan Reynolds (Heritage Court Assisted Living), Don Fowell (Hammond Hotel), Cash Christensen (Jr. Ambassador), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), and Patti Robertson (WESTconsin Credit Union)
The Central St. Croix Area Chamber Ambassadors visited Heritage Court Assisted Living  on Friday, December 10th. Director Jan Reynolds talked about the history of the senior living apartments and let the ambassadors tour one of their open rooms. 
Heritage Court was built onto the back side of the American Heritage  Care Center in 1985 which is located at 425 Davis Street in Hammond.  The addition was designed to offer seniors independent living in a secure environment with basic services to help promote independence.  Basic services included  are weekly cleaning and laundry services, an emergency call system, individual thermostats for personal climate control, separate reserved parking and entrance to apartments, full activity schedule, and a full kitchen in each apartment.  Utilities and the noon meal are also included.  Tenants also have the option  of adding additional services if needed, including bathing assistance, medication management and additional meals.  The facility boasts 14 one-bedroom apartments and 3 efficiency apartments.  Each has a full bedroom and bathroom, living space and kitchen.  There is also a common living area for dining and activities as well as an outdoor patio. Heritage Court is completely separate in operation but is adjacent to American Heritage Care Center.  This allows tenants peace-of-mind knowing that an RN is available 24 hours a day for any emergency.Heritage Court Assisted Living also has apartment openings right now. If you are interested, please call Jan Reynolds at 715-796-2218.