Blog Archives - Richfield Today

In-Person Absentee Voting Begins

1/31/2017

Beginning February 1st In-Person Absentee Voting will occur at the Richfield Village Hall.

February 1st - February 16th office will be open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Not including weekends)

February 17th - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

February 16th is the last day to request an absentee ballot by mail.

Actual 2017 Spring Primary Election date is February 21st at Northbrook Church on Hwy 167.

Source: Village of Richfield

Consolidation Financial Study Meeting

1/30/2017

Friess Lake School District Administrator John Engstrom and Richfield School District Administrator Tara Villalobos began the meeting by explaining how they worked with Robert W. Baird & Co. to prepare a financial report on possible consolidation of the two school districts. This meeting tonight was the first time the two school boards heard the outcome of the report. There were about 20-25 people from the community in attendance.

Elvis, Hot Rods, and Pedal Cars

1/30/2017

If you like Oldies and Goodies from the 1950's and 1960's this is a most interesting video. Guns, Hot Rods, Gas Pumps, Phone Booth, Trains and Popcorn. If you are too young to have seen these before, time to enjoy.

Dragon Man takes you on a tour of his home and his oldies museum. Guns , Hot Rods and collectables. You've never seen anything like it

Oscar Meyer Plant Closing this Spring

1/28/2017

Very interesting article in Fortune Magazine about how a business is changing when a Brazilian private equity group runs the Kraft Heinz company. It has rapidly cut costs since merging Kraft with Heinz in 2015. The Oscar Meyer plant in Madison will be closing sometime this March.

Amazing we see the old familiar labels and think these are still American companies. What a surprise.

RHS Antique Appraisal & Chili Lunch

1/27/2017

Mark your calendars for February 19th 10 am to 3 pm. The Richfield Historical Society will again host their annual Antique Appraisal and Chili Lunch at the Richfield Fire Hall on Hwy 175.

Do you have a few antiques at home and wonder about their value? RHS has contracted with 5 appraisers who can check your items and tell you something about your item.

Time to enjoy tasty chili, corn muffins, and all the fixings. Also chili dogs, hot dogs, brownies and delicious homemade pies. Check these silent auction items which will be in wonderful basket offerings. So much more than what you see here. More arriving each day. For more information.

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Sew Many Pieces

1/27/2017

Hello Quilting Friends:

There is a lot of stuff happening, so this is a long letter. BOM Bird Walk... #5 Feb is now ready. We have a new BOM Getting To Know Hue, it will start in April. It will be $27 per month and it will be precut. Come in a take a look at this one. Fabric Fanatics come and get another yard free.

Wide Back Sale.... Mon Jan 30th thru Sat Feb 4th all wide backs are 20% off. Wide Backs are 108" and 116" wide.

You can now Like Sew Many Pieces on Facebook, make sure the page has a picture of the store on it.

Winter Quilt Show... drop off your quilts with us... Thurs Feb 9th 5pm - 9pm or Sat Feb 11th 9am - Noon.

SEWRPC & Driverless Vehicle Implications

1/27/2017

There has been a lot of talk about driverless cars that will be operational in the relative near future. Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission has written an interesting article: Commentary on Planning Implications of Driverless Vehicle Technology.

Because the Commission's latest transportation system plan extends to the year 2050, far beyond the date at which driverless vehicles may be expected, it might be interesting to read what type of planning is needed for regional land use planning.

Washington County Aquatic Invasive Species E-News

1/25/2017

Do you live on a lake or go boating on a lake, then you might want to subscribe to Washington County E-News!

The long-awaited Aquatic Invasive Species monthly update is now available.

To receive monthly subscription emails you need to subscribe. To do that follow these instructions. If you hit "SUBSCRIBE HERE" you will be prompted to enter your email address so you can receive monthly emails written by the Washington County AIS Team. Check the box for WashCoWisco AIS Contacts.

This e-news update is meant to keep the residents of Washington County informed on issues happening with our water.

Encourage your friends and family who care about water to subscribe for:
-An updated calendar of AIS events in WI
-Follow what the AIS Coordinator has been up to
-Find out which Lake Organizations are conducting clean boats, clean waters
-Discover ways to volunteer at upcoming events
-Find out what AIS are in the lakes nearest you
-For more information, visit the Washington County Land & Water Conservation website HERE.

Simple Hope Climb For a Cause 2017

1/25/2017

Dear Friends,
Is soaring to new heights by climbing a large mountain on your bucket list? This is the year you can check it off your list AND DO IT FOR A CAUSE!

Simple Hope invites you to join us in climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

It is difficult, at best, to live in an under-developed nation. Each day is filled with struggle to provide basic needs for a family. In America we are privileged with resources that simply don't exist in Tanzania. On this climbing trip you will experience some hardship as well, as the resources on the mountain are limited. This is a great way to gain compassion for the way most of the Tanzanians live daily. You will also have an opportunity to raise tax deductible dollars that will help Simple Hope Corp further it's sustainable projects and teaching in Tanzania.

Join us for our informational meeting February 2nd, 2017, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Von Rothenberg Bier Stube - N116 W15863 Main Street, Germantown, WI 53022

Click here to download a beautiful brochure about Climb for a Cause!

Click here to indicate that you are interested in learning more and are coming to the Informational Meeting.

We hope you will join us to do something big for those who struggle to live each day...and check something off you bucket list at the same time. We hope to see you on Feb. 2nd!

Karen and Pam
Co-founders of Simple Hope Corp.

School Merger ~ Try Again

1/25/2017

Save the Date: January 30 6 pm Richfield Village Hall.

At various times Richfield School District and Friess Lake School District school boards have discussed a merger into one school district. About 7 years ago a study was conducted regarding merger but the decision to merge was placed on hold. Potential financial issues were raised as well as student enrollment.

A recent Press Release from the two schools announced a meeting to review a current study. The two current school boards as well as administrators are looking into the pros and cons of a merger. You are invited to attend a Consolidation Study meeting to hear results of this recent merger study. Meeting to be held at the Richfield Village Hall.