OCTOBER 31, 2018
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PSC urges consumers to seek assistance before heating moratorium Moratorium begins November 1
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Knights donate to playground The Osceola Knights of Columbus dedicated a portion of their Tootsie Roll fund drive to the new, inclusive community playground being built at Osceola Medical Center. Grand Knight Steve Rochel presented a check for $760 for the project to Osceola Community Health Foundation representative Sue Gerlach.
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Church Basement Ladies
Luck Community Education is taking a motor coach bus to see the Church Basement Ladies on Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Ames Center. Pick up locations in Luck, Centuria, St. Croix Falls and Lindstrom. For more information contact Amy Aguado, (715) 427-152, ext. 103 or email: amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us.
DECOR: Avoid bittersweet, multiflora rose berries FROM PAGE 13
soil, they re-sprout from roots remaining belowground. Kelly Kearns, an invasive plant specialist for the DNR Natural Heritage Conservation Program, suggests that vendors, decorators, and others looking for bright accents should consider using Wisconsin native species including American bittersweet (Celastrus scandens), winterberry (Ilex verticillata), and native roses like smooth rose (Rosa blanda). “Native alternatives can add vivid color
without posing a threat to our Wisconsin plants and animals,” Kearns says. To control the spread of invasive species, Wisconsin regulates the importation and sale of more than 140 plants, as well as some animals, that have been identified as invasive in Wisconsin. Oriental bittersweet and multiflora rose are on the list of restricted species on the Wisconsin invasive species rule (Wis. Adm. Code ch. NR 40), making it illegal to transport, introduce, gift, buy, sell, or trade these plants unless you
are trying to control or safely dispose of them. Search the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for “invasive species rule” to find an interactive list of invasive species, with factsheets, photos, identification tips, and more.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) urges consumers currently disconnected to contact their local utility to make arrangements for service reconnection prior to the start of the winter heating moratorium. During the moratorium, from November 1 to April 15, utilities are prohibited from disconnecting customers who are behind on their bills. While Wisconsin law prohibits utilities from disconnecting the heat-providing service of residential customers during the winter heating moratorium period, consumers currently disconnected must make arrangements to pay outstanding bills in order to restore service. Wisconsin law also requires utilities to attempt to contact consumers currently disconnected in an effort to get customers reconnected, but utilities are not required to reconnect service until payment arrangements have been made. Consumers without utility service are encouraged to contact their utility to establish a payment plan and arrange for reconnection prior to the onset of cold winter temperatures. Contact information for the largest utilities in Wisconsin is listed below: • Alliant Energy 1-800255-4268 • Madison Gas & Electric 1-800-245-1125 • Superior Water, Light & Power 1-800-227-7957 • We Energies 1-800-8424565 • Wisconsin Public Service Corporation 1-800450-7260 • Xcel Energy 1-800-8954999 If consumers cannot reach an agreement with their utility, they may contact the PSC by calling 608266 -2001 or 1-800-225-7729, or by visiting https://psc. wi.gov/Pages/ForConsumers/LogAComplaint.aspx. Energy assistance is available through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program
(WHEAP) to income-eligible households with a gross household income at or below 60 percent of the median gross household income in Wisconsin. WHEAP is part of the state’s comprehensive Home Energy Plus program, which provides assistance with emergency energy needs, emergency furnace repairs, conservation service and weatherization for low-income households.
For more information about applying for energy assistance, call the Home Energy Plus hotline at 1-866-432-8947, or visit the following websites: • Income level guidelines: http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/category. asp?linkcatid=239&linkid=118&locid=25 • Energy assistance locations: http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/section. asp?linkid=119&locid=25
Nolato Contour is part of the medical division of Nolato, a Swedish based company. Located in Baldwin Wisconsin, we specialize in injection molding and assembly of plastic and silicone for medical/pharma customers. In addition, Nolato Contour works closely with surrounding high schools/colleges to engage students in the work that we do. For employees we offer competitive compensation/benefit package including a matching 401(k) plan, 96 hours of PTO, 2 weeks paid vacation, medical/dental/vision plans and life insurance. Nolato Contour offers top-of-the-line training and infinite career potential for employees. As a rapidly growing manufacturer, Nolato is actively looking for employees with multiple levels of skill. We hope you find an interest in working with our team and Nolato Contour looks forward to hearing from you! CURRENT OPENINGS: Process Technician Responsibilities: Set up and troubleshoot molds in a variety of molding machines. Follow and document process parameters to ensure repeatable results. Set up tools and work cells in a safe, efficient manner. Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Process Technician required. Ability to set up and cycle injection molding machines. Must have knowledge of auxiliary equipment, engineering resins and reading blueprints. Must have good communication skills and the ability to follow procedures. Job type: Full-time Production Specialist Responsibilities: Operate an injection molding machine, perform secondary operations with specific instructions using a variety of tools and to inspect, label and package parts as they are molded. Qualifications: Must be able to read, follow work instructions and have basic math skills. Must be an ambitious, quality minded, and self-motivated individual that can work in a team environment. Must have good attendance. High School diploma or equivalent desired. Job type: Full-time Please stop in to complete an application or submit a resume to: Nolato Contour Attn: Human Resources 660 VandeBerg Rd. Baldwin, WI 54002 Fax: 715-684-2705 Email: April.Robelia@Nolato.com
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