Classifieds

MODEL FITTER I — The Internet (The Company). Seeking motivated individuals for entry-level Model Fitter positions. No prior AI experience required. Prior experience in precision work, healthcare, education, or skilled trades preferred. $24/hr. Full benefits. One complimentary Bespoke Model per household after 6 months. All shifts available. Apply: 400 Commerce Ave. or theinternetlives.net/jobs.

CALIBRATION ANALYST. 2+ yrs. technical or analytical experience req. $28–32/hr. Strong written communication essential. Detail-oriented. Patient. “Gets it right rather than gets it done” type of person. Full-time. First and second shift. Apply within.

RLHF SPECIALIST (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback). Think you can disagree politely and specifically? We need you. Training provided. $30–35/hr. Must be able to express nuanced evaluation in writing. Apply: theinternetlives.net/jobs.

3RD SHIFT SUPERVISOR. Night shift (11 p.m.–7 a.m.). Management experience required. $36/hr. + shift differential. Benefits. The building is warm. The work is interesting. The night sky off the lake is, frankly, spectacular.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR. Admin background preferred. Heavy calendar management, supply orders, interdepartmental communication. $22/hr. Organized. Calm. Able to manage Rod Black’s column-inch requests without losing composure. (This last qualification is for the Tribune, not the factory. Two separate listings posted by coincidence.)

JANITOR / FACILITIES. Full-time. Day shift. Knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment helpful. Hourly. Competitive. The building is four stories. It smells of fresh paint and electronics. “We are looking for someone who takes the floors personally,” says Facilities Manager Gruber.

ELECTRICIAN (LICENSED). Comm. project. 90 days, poss. extension. New construction. Commerce Ave. area. Journeyman minimum. (715) 555-0180.

PLUMBER WANTED — new diner on Main St. needs full rough-in completed by Oct. 15. Licensed required. Fair rate. Call Ozzie: (715) 555-0162.

HVAC TECHNICIAN. Civic Center. Immediate start. Commercial experience preferred. Union wage. Inquire at city offices Mon.–Fri. 8–4.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR — residential additions and renovations. Small jobs welcome. “No job too small if you’re serious about the work.” Pete Kaczmarek Const. (715) 555-0141.

LAKEVIEW DR. APARTMENTS — 1BR & 2BR units avail. Oct. 1. New construction. Laundry in-unit. Dishwasher. Parking. Pet policy: cats and small dogs (under 25 lbs.) welcome. Dewey the library cat is a reference, not a pet. First/last req. Call Irene: (715) 555-0188.

COMMERCIAL SPACE — Main St. 800 sq. ft., ground floor, large windows, prep kitchen possible. Suitable for restaurant, retail, or office. Available Nov. 1. Town development coordinator: (715) 555-0100.

WANTED: HOME TO BUY — factory worker, two kids, one reasonable dog, seeking 3BR home, any condition, under $200K. Not picky about the kitchen. Very picky about the neighborhood. R. Stibor, 3rd Ward: can write character reference. Box 47.

STORAGE UNITS — 5x10 and 10x20. Climate-controlled. New facility, Foundry Road. Reasonable monthly rates. Ask about moving truck rental. (715) 555-0177.

TRZECIAK REALTY — Buying or selling in our new town? Call Deb. Local expert. Friendly. Will not try to talk you into anything you don’t want. Promise. (715) 555-0145. [email protected].

2019 HONDA CIVIC — 68K mi., one owner, runs great, all records. Nothing wrong with it. Selling because wife got a new one and we have too many cars. $14,500 obo. (715) 555-0133.

1994 FORD F-150 — 180K. Runs. Rust, yes, but “character rust,” not “problem rust.” Good truck for honest purposes. $3,200. Box 12.

2022 CHEVY SILVERADO — loaded. Towing pkg. Used mostly for hauling things I didn’t need to haul. Selling for good reason. $34K. Not D. Przybylski’s. Not connected to any ongoing controversies. (715) 555-0178.

WISCLAND CAR WASH — Premium detail special: $39 this week only, new-town celebration price. We’ll make it look like you bought it yesterday. (715) 555-0122.

FREE KITTENS — 4 domestic shorthairs, 7 wks. Healthy. Shots. One has extra toes, which Marge Kuczynski says is good luck and Herb Fencl says is “just more toes.” Call: (715) 555-0155.

GARAGE SALE — SAT., SEPT. 13, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 22 Mill St. Furniture, tools, kitchen items, boxes of things from a previous house that we are no longer pretending we will use. All reasonable offers considered. Coffee provided.

SWM, 44 — calibration analyst at the factory, good listener (professionally and otherwise), enjoys hockey, early morning walks, and cooking things that actually take time. Seeking SF/W for conversation and whatever follows. Not a complicated person. Box 31.

RETIRED TEACHER, 61 — new to town, loves reading, walking, church potlucks, and people who can sit quietly with a cup of coffee and not feel like they have to fill every silence. Box 44.

FRIENDS WANTED — just moved here, don’t know anyone, work nights at the factory, looking for daytime people who do outdoor things. Hiking, fishing, long drives. Not looking for romance. Just company. Box 52.

NOTICE: To the person who took my blue umbrella from the coat rack at the ribbon-cutting ceremony: I understand. It started looking like rain. Please return it to the Tribune office. No questions asked. It has my initial on the handle. —D.K.

UPRIGHT PIANO — Steinway upright, ca. 1962. Needs tuning. Otherwise fully functional. Moving and can’t take it. Yours for the hauling. Serious inquiries: [email protected].

ACOUSTIC GUITAR — Yamaha FG800, like new. Bought with ambitions, not enough practice time. $175. (715) 555-0161.

DRUM KIT WANTED — The Dial-Ups need a better kick drum pedal. If you have a DW 5000 or similar sitting in a basement, call or text. Playing Friday night at the Foundry Bar. Come see us first, judge accordingly. (715) 555-0144.

JOHN DEERE L100 — riding mower, 2015. 42” deck. Good shape. Has its own personality but not in a bad way. $800. Herb Fencl: (715) 555-0116.

ROTOTILLER, rear-tine — Troy-Bilt, works fine. Garage cleaning. $150. Pick up only. Box 18.

FENCL FARM SUPPLY — Now open at 88 Foundry Rd. Seeds. Feed. Parts. We know the difference between a #2 and a #3 screw and we won’t make you feel bad for asking. Est. 1952.

SOFA — sectional, gray, barely used. Moving into smaller apartment. $400. Not from Kowalczyk’s. Not affiliated with any ongoing controversy. Just a sofa. (715) 555-0138.

WASHER/DRYER PAIR — LG front-load, 2021. Gentle use, great condition. $650 for both. Pick up or arrange delivery. Box 27.

KITCHEN TABLE — solid oak, seats 6. Has lived through a lot of family dinners. Would like to live through more in your house. $175. (715) 555-0155.

KOWALCZYK’S FURNITURE BARN — “We’ve Got More Sofas Than You’ve Got Rooms.” ALL furniture. ALL prices. Quality you can feel with your back. Hwy. 41 South. (715) 555-0194.

WANTED: CHEST FREEZER — for church kitchen, St. Casimir’s. 10+ cu. ft. Working condition. Call Marge: (715) 555-0155.

WANTED: USED OFFICE FURNITURE — The Internet Tribune needs a better desk for the crime reporter, who is currently working at a card table and would prefer not to. Box 33.

WANTED: OLD LAKELAND TOOL & DIE MEMORABILIA — photos, programs, employee items, union cards. Writing a history column. All items returned. Vic Dombrowicz: [email protected].

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE — experienced with children ages 2–10. References. CPR certified. Available evenings and weekends. Reasonable rates. Emma Beaulieu, 16: (715) 555-0199.

HOME DAYCARE OPENING SOON — licensed provider, 6-child capacity, ages 18 mo. to 4 yrs. Opening Oct. 15. Accepting applications. Meals included. Screen time limited. Call Rita: (715) 555-0121.

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY — interested in bringing a tax preparation service to our town? Regional franchisor seeking local operators. Training provided. No finance background required. Box 41.

CATERING KITCHEN AVAILABLE — Commercial kitchen, evening/weekend hours. Licensed. Perfect for home baker or caterer looking to go legit. $25/hr. Call: (715) 555-0188.

LOST — BLUE UMBRELLA. See Personals.

FOUND — one set of keys (3 keys, rabbit’s foot keychain) on Main St. near library steps. Claim at Tribune office. ID required.

LOST — small silver monogrammed flask, approx. wallet-sized. Lost or misplaced at pre-opening dinner, Civic Center, Tuesday night. If found, return discreetly to Tribune office. Name on the flask. You know whose it is.

FOUND: one child’s red sneaker, size 7, near the ribbon-cutting site. Child may have been present at ceremony. Left sneaker. No match. Tribune office.

NOTICE OF ZONING HEARING — The Internet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its first public hearing Monday, September 21, 2026, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 22 Main St. The hearing will consider: (1) Petition ZBA-2026-001, request for variance on setback requirements at 88 Commerce Ave., applicant M. Grosskopf; (2) Review of zoning code Section 4, subsection (b), residential accessory structures. Public comment period 6:30–7:30 p.m. Written comments accepted to [email protected] through Sept. 19.

NOTICE OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION — Spindler’s Hardware & Sundries, 122 Main St., is registered as a sole proprietorship under the name Adele M. Spindler. License No. 0003 issued September 11, 2026.

NOTICE — FIRST INTERNET SAVINGS BANK is a member of the FDIC. Deposits insured to $250,000 per depositor. Branch: 44 Main St. Member FDIC.

1-900-TRIB-TIP
The Internet Tribune’s confidential tip line. Got a scoop for Miss Bitty? A story for the newsroom? A complaint about the police blotter? A concern about a certain alderman’s parking habits? Call. We listen. $2.99/min. 18 and older. Tribune staff operators available 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

1-900-ALMANAC
Herb Fencl’s personal almanac advice line. Gardening. Weather lore. Home repair. The correct screw for a given application. Herb will answer. He may grumble. The advice will be good. $1.99/min. Evening hours only. “Don’t call before 7 a.m.” — Herb.

1-900-BADGERS
Badgers Hockey game day information. Score updates. Schedule. Coach Drewicz’s post-game comment (recorded; varies). $0.99/call. Operated by the Civic Center box office. Hours: game days only.