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In the hospital for treatment of high blood pressure, Angie Ball had lots of time to think about life. Ball discovered she needed a change in her routine. Her health was declining, she was becoming inactive, and her children were growing up and getting closer to leaving the home. "My time has always been taking care of my kids, and working full-time at my job," she said.
Trees are an important community asset, but the city admits it knows little about them. That's why a recently announced $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was welcome news. According to Bob Barbian, director of planning and economic development, work will soon begin on an inventory of the city's trees. The city has contracted with StrataPoint from Rosemount, Minn.
The second floor office of Fruit Essentials, Inc. doesn't look like the headquarters of a company on the verge of explosive growth. Boxes clutter the small main room. A few samples of the company's products are displayed on a simple book shelf.
The New Richmond Area YMCA is starting to ramp up its fund raising efforts for a new city skate park. If all goes according to plan, the new facility will be playing host to skateboarders, in-line skaters and BMX bikers by this summer. The park will be located next to the New Richmond Sports Center. According to YMCA director Darian Blattner, the design for the new skate park is completed. Preliminary plans lay out a three-phase project. The first phase will include asphalt, fencing and a few simple ramps and jumps.
The next step in the eventual construction of a new bridge at Stillwater occurred quietly in downtown New Richmond Tuesday afternoon. John Soderberg, chairman/president of First National Bank in New Richmond, placed the first official signature on the amended memorandum of agreement that helps clear the way for the proposed river crossing. Cheryl Martin, environmental engineer with the Federal Highway Administration, a rural New Richmond resident, was on hand to witness the signing. Martin will now travel to offices throughout the region to get signatures from 28 stakeholders' groups who ha
Forget about the cliche "build it and they will come." There is no doubt among New Richmond Parks Department officials that the need for additional recreational fields in town is acute.
Grand Avenue residents Monday disproved the adage "you can't fight city hall." A large contingent of residents along the city street filled the City Council chambers for a public hearing on a proposed road improvement and sidewalk installation project. Most of those in attendance questioned the rationale for putting in a sidewalk along a street that has survived for decades without one. Everyone agreed that new blacktop was needed to repair the deteriorating street. "It's pretty obvious that the street is in need of repair," said Jim Brooks, who lived along Grand Avenue for 23 years.
New Richmond's first ever "Get to Know Your Neighbor Day" is looking quite promising. The special day, slated for May 13, is being promoted by the City of New Richmond and the YOUth and Families Initiative. Volunteers are asking as many neighborhoods as possible to hold block parties or special gatherings to help promote a stronger sense of community throughout the region. Parties can be planned in New Richmond or in the rural areas. Organizers report that at least 16 parties are already planned, with even more possible.
When she was a little girl, Judy Hostvet-Paulson enjoyed first-run Hollywood movies at the Old Gem Theater. Little did she know that decades later she would be the star attraction at the facility's latest show. The work of this New Richmond multi-talented artist is featured at the Old Gem this month. An art exhibit opening and artist reception were held as part of the "Do It Downtown" promotion last Thursday. "I don't display my work very often in New Richmond," Hostvet said as she set up her pieces in anticipation of the evening's festivities.