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October 2014

Greetings!

We hope you have spent time appreciating our fall color.  The falling leaves mark the beginning of fall hunting season, a time for warm dinners, and for cozy evenings by the fire...And for the many festivities inspired by Halloween. We hope to see you downtown with your family for our annual trick-or-treat event. It's a treat for us to see all the little ghosts and goblins!

The Editors

Mainstreet with Maggie   

 

 

Trick or Treat for the DRI Director

 

TRICK:  To always balance work with personal life, make good decisions that are good for most everyone, and know in your heart of hearts that you are doing everything you can.

 

TREAT:  Getting to be a productive part of the community, understanding our downtown and watching it change in positive ways, and meeting and experiencing the caring people in our area.

 

I look forward to seeing you on Oct. 25 for either the Downtown Trick or Treat or the Pumpkin Glow (or both!) - AND in your costume at the "Haunted" Halloween Howl on Nov. 1. 

 

Maggie Steffen,
DRI Executive Director

Celebrate Halloween with DRI this year.  EVERYONE is invited to join us (in costume or not) for a great party featuring dance, food and fun, starting at 6:30 pm.  
AND 
don't forget  
the Hodag Auction at 8 pm!
 This is the only opportunity to own a Hodag of your own this year. 


Downtown Trick- or-Treat


The annual Downtown Trick or Treat event takes place Sat., Oct. 25,  from 2 to 4pm. All participating businesses will display a large paper orange pumpkin in their window or on their door.

Come dressed as your favorite Halloween character and enjoy the festivities: free treats, sights and fun for the entire family.

Pumpkin Glow

Don your thinking cap and create a pumpkin for the Pumpkin Glow. Businesses, groups, or individuals are welcome to participate! Prizes will be given out in several categories, including peoples choice. Drop off your pumpkin at the Trig's Green Space from 10 am  to 4 pm on Oct. 25.

Visit the Pumpkin Glow that evening 5:30 to 9 pm.  You can pick up your pumpkin between 9 and 10 pm or donate it to the Hext Theater display.   

For more information, visit the DRI Website

Streetscape Update: 

The Streetscape Committee held a public meeting Sept. 24 to present the
configuration for the new Streetscape design to the public and City Council.  The committee, comprised of people from the City, DRI, and the Vierbecher Planning and Engineering firm, have been gathering information since April. This presentation is a culmination of the planning phase of the Streetscape.  The next phase will be Street Reconstruction.  

The committee reaffirmed its decision to have parallel parking on the west side of Brown Street and angled parking on the east side. This configuration allows for wider sidewalks and more slots than would parallel parking on both sides.


City Council action to approve the plan is expected later this fall.  
 
For a more detailed look at the proposed Streetscape and timeline, click here.  

 

DRI Committee Reports
All committees are working on their budgets for 2015.
Below a brief update on what the DRI committees are working on each month. We always have room for more participants. If you see a project you'd like to participate in, call and join us. Most meetings are held once a month during the second week. 
  • Committee chairs are working on the Strategic Plan which will be approved in November.
Economic Restructuring: Joe Flanders, chair 
  • Working with the Business Advisers to assist with businesses going through the planning process.

Design: Pat LaPorte, chair

  • Continuing to work closely with Vierbicher Planning and Engineering firm to develop the Streetscape for downtown Rhinelander.

  • Working on the Hodag Auction and Halloween party - "Haunted" Hodag Howl - Nov. 1.

Promotions: Position open

  • Planning for the Trick or Treat & Pumpkin Glow October 25. (See the promotional poster above.)

Organization: Sally Latimer, Chair   

  • Organizing the ballot and other issues for the annual meeting Nov. 12.

Stop by Pat's Tavern to enjoy the Seasonal Display this month.
In This Issue
SAVE THE DATE
Downtown Events
Oct 7
Author Series: Tom McKay
West Fork: a Novel of the Rural Midwest, 2 pm
Oct 17
National Comedian Dwight York 7 pm @ Hext Theater
Oct 25
Trick-or-Treat & Pumpkin Glow-Downtown, 2 - 4 pm
DRI Annual Meeting will be held
November 12, 2014
At Tula's Resturant
5:30pm
All BID members welcome. 
    

Message by
DRI President
Mark Gutteter,  
Rhinelander Cafe & Pub

This morning I was thinking about the upcoming DRI-sponsored Downtown Trick or Treating, and the Hodag Howl and Hodag auction. Both provide the opportunity to wear a Halloween costume.

As I tried on my Doctor's outfit (in preparation for surgery, or fun, you decide), I thought about the "Doctor" as he prepares for surgery, and how he's surrounded by a talented support team that works together for success. My costume fits perfectly, and as I climbed back into my street clothes, I thought about the last two years serving as president for DRI, because there is many parallels. A talented team working toward a common goal, with each volunteer having his or her own role to play, and each volunteer bringing his or her own talents and interests to the "surgical arena," a.k.a. our wonderful Downtown.

This fall we will be adding new faces to our team, as some seasoned veterans will be taking a break. We are working on a strategic plan to guide DRI over the next two and three years. Do you have talents, skills, or energy to join our team? We have some key positions to fill, as well as some minor tasks you could help with. Dr. Gutteter would welcome your in put, and suggests that now is the time to join the DRI team.

 

Your President,
Mark Gutteter 

Shellie Holmes, executive director of Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Inc., accepts PotatoFest funds ($1,950) from Maggie Steffen, executive director for Downtown Rhinelander Inc.
 The partnership for PotatoFest is more than just the coordination of the event. Proceeds from the main tent food and beverages were shared with the community.
Thanks to some of our VIP's

Each year in November we prepare for the election of our new board.  This year we are saying "thank you" to three Very Special People: Ray Burgan, Kurt Hildebrand, and Michelle Madl-Soehren.

Ray has served the board for many years, assuming the roles of treasurer, chair of PotatoFest, and chair of economic restructuring. Kurt has served as the representative to the parking advisory board and as DRI secretary. Michelle has represented Nicolet College and served on the economic restructuring committee.

All three also have served as faithful volunteers at our various events. We value their contributions and know they will step up to volunteer for specific projects in the future.

If you are interested in finding out more about how to serve DRI in a leadership role contact Maggie Steffen at 715-362-7374
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Volume 3  Issue  10

Downtown Rhinelander, Inc.

Maggie Steffen
Executive Director

26 N Brown St
P.O. Box 1638
Rhinelander WI 54501

Phone 715-362-7374
Fax 715-362-7340

Executive Director
Downtown Rhinelander Inc.
Downtown Rhinelander | 715-362-7374 | [email protected] | http://downtownrhinelander.com
26 North Brown
P.O. Box 1638
Rhinelander, WI 54501

Serving Downtown Rhinelander since 2006


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