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Small Street Journal: October 18, 2019

10/18/2019

 

MARCO

Have you ever seen a CEO dressed like an astronaut on the side of a major city street? Or a COO channeling E.T.? It was all in an effort to raise awareness about Marco’s recent United Way campaign that raised $275,000. All money raised went to communities where employees live and serve -- including YOURS! Talk about a cause that is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Click here to read the full story and see the (share-worthy) pictures!

Security Health Plan
Security Health Plan
again ranks among top Medicare Advantage plans
MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has again been recognized among the nation’s leading health plans by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2020. 
 
Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system used to rank Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug plans. Security Health Plan received an overall rating of 4 stars out of 5 for its Medicare Advantage HMO-POS plans. The CMS Star Rating is based on data for 2018.
 
“While our goal is always to attain the highest possible rating of 5 stars, our 4-star rating demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality service to our members,” said Julie Brussow, chief executive officer at Security Health Plan.
 
“The rating reflects the first-rate care our members receive from their doctors and other health professionals, the expertise members receive directly from Security Health Plan, and their satisfaction with these services,” said Sue Wilhelm, the Plan’s clinical officer. “The rating also confirms that our members are conscientious about seeing their doctors and getting the tests and treatments they need to achieve the best possible health outcomes.”
 
Wilhelm also credited Security Health Plan’s focus on assessing its members’ health and wellness along with providing support for members with acute and chronic health conditions. “We use direct outreach to our members to remind them about needed health care,” she said. “Our care managers and health coaches reach out to members to make sure they have the resources and knowledge they need to be as healthy as possible.”
 
Security Health Plan offers Medicare Advantage HMO plan options in three regions covering 55 Wisconsin counties. Security Health Plan’s eight HMO-POS plan options include a $0 premium plan with Part D prescription drug coverage in each region. Each plan covers the full range of Medicare-covered services plus added benefits including free health and smoking cessation support, preventive dental, hearing and vision exams, allowances for over-the-counter items, hearing aids and eyeglasses, and optional comprehensive dental coverage that is new for 2020.
 
“Each year we look to enhance the benefits we offer to our members while keeping costs at the same level,” said Brussow. “Our success in this effort shows in that even with added benefits, we have maintained our member premiums for three years running.”
 
Security Health Plan also offers its Secure Saver Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) and Medicare Supplement plans statewide. Security Health Plan is holding free, no-obligation Medicare plan information seminars in more than 60 locations across the state during Medicare’s annual enrollment period (AEP) from October 15 through December 7. The AEP is the only time most Medicare beneficiaries can change their benefits.
 
Individuals who have or will soon be eligible for Medicare are invited to register for a seminar online at www.securityhealth.org/seminar. If you are unable to attend a seminar, you can find more information about Security Health Plan’s 2020 Medicare plans at www.securityhealth.org/medicare20. You can also call Security Health Plan at 1-720-572-1769, 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to register for a seminar, request an appointment or get more information about Medicare plans. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call TTY 711.

Chippewa Valley Technical College

​Open House Oct. 29 Prospective students, community members can explore careers and services

People of all ages interested in exploring educational programs, lucrative careers, or adult and continuing education opportunities and services will have the opportunity at Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Fall Open House Tuesday, Oct. 29.
 
The free event will be held from 3:30-7 p.m. at the CVTC Business Education Center, 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire. Pre Registration is not required, but those who register in advance online at cvtc.edu/Fall19 will receive a free gift at the Open House and a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
 
The Fall Open House is designed for anyone thinking about attending CVTC, or wants to learn more about the College’s programs and facilities. Family members of prospective students are welcome to come, and so are community members who just want to explore. Adults considering coming back to school to earn high school credentials or prepare to enter college can also find valuable information at the event.
 
Faculty members and students will be present to answer questions. Participants can learn about academic programs and services, admission requirements, disability and diversity services, financial aid, student life and clubs, and veterans’ services. Breakout sessions will be offered on starting the admissions and financial aid processes, career exploration, and paying for college and applying for scholarships. Those who attend the Apply Today breakout session and apply for admission to CVTC at the event will have the $30 application fee waived.
 
The Open House will include a breakout session on adult education and college preparation. Offered open house-style in Room 111, the session provides an opportunity to meet adult education instructors and see the comfortable facilities where the learning takes place.

A $500 scholarship to CVTC will be given away at the event.

​Parking will be available in the large student lot on the south side of Clairemont Ave. next to the Health Education Center. For more information and advanced registration, visit the CVTC website at cvtc.edu/Fall19, or call 715-833-6300.
 
With over 155 programs offered both online and on-campus, Chippewa Valley Technical College delivers superior, progressive technical education which improves the lives of students, meets the workforce needs of the region, and strengthens the community. CVTC programs are designed with input of business and industry to prepare graduates for today’s jobs, with 95 percent employed within six months of graduation and associate degree graduates earning an average annual salary of $46,816.
​Work Eau Claire Reaches Employer Target!
Work Eau Claire is pleased to announce that, with the support of Radial Company in Eau Claire, the project has successfully reached the required minimum number of employers to be considered for official certification status from the ACT organization.  Radial became the 68th company to officially designate their support to Work Eau Claire.  With over 70 employers in the local area now supporting the project, it has become a key tool to for employers to address workforce shortages, encourage employee retention, and lower overall cost.

Additional metrics are required in order to reach official certification including measuring the numbers of both “transitional” and “current” employees seeking the WorkKeys assessment.  This is expected to take place during the current academic year.

In addition to traditional WorkKeys assessments taking place with high school students, new initiatives continue to grow this important workforce tool.  They include:
  • Students who score at a minimum required level for all three topics assessed are eligible to receive credit for math or Industrial Skills credits at CVTC.
  • Culinary and Foundations of Education program students will complete the WorkKeys assessment as part of their career preparedness at CVTC.
  • Persons seeking GED completion will receive the WorkKeys assessment in order to deepen their skill awareness for potential employers.

Future plans for the Work Eau Claire project include continued communication on how to implement this process in order to best match employee skills to the right position.  Studies have shown the process to reap large benefits in terms of retention, lowered training costs, and helping to reduce workforce shortages. 

Companies are encouraged to check us out on social media platforms including, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Companies not already engaged are encouraged to sign up today at www.workeauclaire.org. 
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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Blugolds value summer research experiences with Mayo doctors
Last summer, three UW-Eau Claire students worked alongside Eau Claire-based physicians as part of Mayo Clinic’s Undergraduate Research Employment Program. The program was offered for the first time in Eau Claire this year. Full story.

UW-Eau Claire Governors Hall project to proceed following Board of Regents vote
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today authorized UW-Eau Claire to proceed with a construction and renovation project on Governors Hall, a residence hall on the university’s upper campus. Full story.

Internship gives Blugold a peek into the criminal justice system
As an intern with the United States Probation Office in Iowa, Emily Bindl worked alongside federal probation officers. The experience convinced the criminal justice and psychology major that she is on the right career path. Full story.
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Ideas to solutions in 90 minutes: Local organizations to co-host Design Thinking Workshop
Students, business representatives and community members are invited to a free Design Thinking Workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at CoLab, 312 S Barstow St., Eau Claire. Full story.
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​Please mark your calendars for the fall Networking Events on Wednesday, 11/13 and Thursday, 11/21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  This event is designed to prepare 1st and 2nd year students for the professional workplace while applying what they learned in previous student professional development workshops.  Professional or business casual attire is preferred.  Appetizers will be served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Visit https://signup.com/go/xzcVvqP to register. 

Chippewa Falls YMCA

YMCA Youth in Government program enters its fourth year in Chippewa Falls YMCA youth mock government program starts its 2019-2020 season. [OCTOBER 14, 2019] – The YMCA Youth in Government program will begin meeting this month. The program will kick off with a informational pizza party held on Monday, October 28 at 5:30 PM at the Chippewa Falls YMCA, followed by the first delegation meeting of the year on Monday, November 4 from 5:30-7:00 PM also at the Chippewa Falls YMCA. Through this mock government program, students each select a program area to focus on: legislative (writing and debating bills), judicial (preparing and arguing court cases), or media (practicing journalism and photography). The program engages hundreds of students across Wisconsin each year, culminating in a statewide event held at the State Capitol building in Madison. During this Model Government conference, delegates take over the seats typically occupied by their elected state legislators and Supreme Court justices and practice the theory of governing. Through local meetings and the state program, participants are also exposed to many guest speakers while learning to form their own opinions and building confidence. The YMCA Youth in Government Program is a national program that was started in 1936 in Albany, New York. The program operates on its founding motto, “Democracy must be learned by each generation” and is offered by Ys in 42 different states (and Washington, DC). In Wisconsin, there are currently 12 YMCAs that offer the program. The program is open to all 7 th through 12th graders, with a new intro-level program this year for 6th graders as well. The goal of the program is to foster the next generation of thoughtful, committed and active citizens. Participants learn the principles of a democratic society by engaging with their peers in the process of civic action. The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley offers this programs at two branches – the Eau Claire delegation meets on Sunday evenings at the Eau Claire YMCA and has been running for more than twenty years. Students in the Chippewa Valley are eligible to join either delegation. For more information, interested students can check out the Chippewa Falls YMCA’s website at https://www.chippewaymca.com/youthprograms or contact Jen Zwicky at jzwicky@ymcacv.org.

Wisconsin Public Radio
Fall Legislative Session Review on “The West Side” October 21
A look back of the fall Wisconsin legislative session, and the effect of those actions on western Wisconsin will be discussed on “The West Side” at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 21 on the Ideas Network Stations of Wisconsin Public Radio 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW-FM/ River Falls.

Host Dean Kallenbach will welcome State Rep. Jesse James (R-Altoona) and State Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) to talk about key legislation, and the effects of those bills on western Wisconsin.  The legislators will talk about the findings of key task forces on adoption, clean water and suicide prevention and weigh in on the current state of politics in Wisconsin.
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“The West Side” is a call-in program focused on issues specific to western Wisconsin. The show is broadcast at 10 a.m. Mondays on The Ideas Network stations 88.3 WHWC-FM Menomonie/Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW-FM River Falls and via an online live stream on 88.7 WRFW-FM University of Wisconsin River Falls via wrfw887.com/listen-live.html. Listeners may call in with questions and comments during the program at (800) 228-5615. Archives of “The West Side” are available at wpr.org/programs/west-side.
​WNB Financial
WNB Financials 20th Annual Trick-or-Treat Tour will be held Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. until Noon at its Historic Downtown Office, located at 204 Main Street. The event offers a safe place for children, ages 2-10, to enjoy Halloween and do trick-or-treating in costume. Volunteers, who will be dressed in costume at themed stations, will staff the event. When children arrive, they will receive a map to guide them through the Maze of Halloween Hallways. Along the way, they can pick-up treats and treasures. Families can expect more toys then candy throughout the tour along with a Halloween themed temporary tattoo station at the end.
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L.E. Phillips Memorial Library

From Acorn to Oak: Crafting Your Manuscript for Publication
Elizabeth Evans, former literary agent turned editor, will lead a conversation on crafting a manuscript for the market at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire on Tuesday, November 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Eau Claire Room on the library’s lower level. The craft talk, “From Acorn to Oak: On Editing, Agenting, and Nurturing Your Literary Work from Idea to Published Book” is presented in partnership by the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild and the library.

Elizabeth Evans is a former literary agent turned independent editor, ghostwriter, and publishing consultant. After twelve years as a successful agent, first at Kimberley Cameron & Associates in the Bay Area, and then at the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency in New York, she launched Elizabeth Evans Editorial to focus on what she loves most: working directly with writers. As an agent, she sold over sixty books and guided dozens of aspiring authors through the publication process. Her clients included New York Times bestselling authors, and many were recognized with notable awards and distinctions. She is also an adjunct professor of writing at Cardinal Stritch University, where she teaches creative nonfiction.

In addition to sharing her expertise as a publishing consultant, Evans will provide insight on the vital role of editors and agents, and will “live critique” previously submitted query letters written by local writers. 

For information, stop at Information & Reference on your next visit to the library, call 715-839-5004, or email the library at librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us. To learn more about library programs, check the library website at www.ecpubliclibrary.info.

Firsthand Literature of the First World War
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Library in Eau Claire invites you for an in-depth look into the lives and work of two of the best known World War I writers, poet Wilfred Owen and novelist William March. The “Voices of the First World War” series includes two programs with Professor Frank Fucile of the UW–Eau Claire English Department: “The Poetry of Wildred Owen” and “Company K by William March.” You are welcome to attend one or both programs. Register at www.ecpubliclibrary.info/WWI to save your seat.

The Poetry of Wildred Owen
Monday, November 11 | 6 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
Registration recommended
Perhaps the best-known of the British soldier-poets, Wilfred Owen was working as an English tutor in France when the First World War broke out. From his first poems portraying the war’s horrors with a realism previously unseen in English literature, to his later elegies and odes to his comrades in arms, Owen’s poetry reconfigured the English Romantic tradition and set the stage for Modernism. The program will include discussions of chemical warfare, post-traumatic stress disorder, various forms of war resistance, and Owen’s centennial remembrance.

Company K by William March
Tuesday, December 17 | 6 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
Registration required
William March Campbell was a Marine who fought in the American Expeditionary Forces and earned a Bronze Star for his actions in combat. After the war he was a businessman moonlighting as a writer of psychological fiction. Company K, with 113 different narrators recounting a wide variety of experiences before, during, and after combat, is perhaps the definitive American novel of the First World War. Its scope and weirdness still have the whiff of truth a century after the end of the war. The program will include discussions of American combat at Belleau Wood, Blanc Mont, and in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, as well as the various commemorative practices and political effects that resulted from the War.
Frank Fucile is a scholar of modern literature, military history, and media studies. His work considers literary texts in conversation with the landscapes and events that inspired them. His research on the First World War has been informed by two trips to the Western Front, including one coinciding with the centennial of the Armistice last year. He received his PhD from the College of William & Mary and his AB from Dartmouth College. Fucile is currently a professor in the UW–Eau Claire English Department.

This program is funded in part by the Elizabeth Morris grant, and presented in partnership with UW–Eau Claire.
For information, stop at Information & Reference on your next visit to the library, call 715-839-5004, or email the library at librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us. To learn more about library programs, check the library website at www.ecpubliclibrary.info.
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Last Chance to Find Out What It’s Worth
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire’s last annual “What’s It Worth?” antique appraisal event will be held Saturday, November 16 from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Eau Claire Room on the library’s lower level. Observers are welcome at any time, but appraisals are by appointment only and reservations must be made in advance. Registration starts Tuesday, October 1. To schedule an appointment, call 715-839-4834.
 
Appraisals will be conducted by Mark Moran. Moran is the former senior editor of the Antiques and Collectibles series of books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wisconsin. He has served as a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine, as editor of Antique Review East, and as producer of Atlantic City’s antique show “Atlantique City.” Mark bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.
 
Unlike for-profit ventures which seek to purchase valuables for resale, this appraisal event is independent and for the benefit of the community. Categories of objects for appraisal may include folk and fine art, furniture (usually smaller pieces are best), ceramics, glassware, vintage photographs, advertising, toys, clocks, and costume jewelry. Excluded items include weapons, coins and paper money, Beanie Babies, fine jewelry (including precious gems and watches), most musical instruments, and Nazi memorabilia.

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