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Contents
HERSTORY & INSPIRATION pg 6 pg 7
Patricia Matthews - Always look for the silver lining. By Shawntell Nash
Special Feature
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pg 22
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40 million women scorned. By Kristi Faulkner
Wife. Mom. Career Pharmacist. By Lora Hyler
HOME REMODELING
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NARI & Home Remodeling
Holly Payne - The Rep’s Costume Director Jill Lyons - The Rep’s Prop & Graphic Designer By Chelsea Stack
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By Kristi Ricigliano
Paul Davis Rest. & Rmdlg
COVER: Donna Conant. Photo by Stella Photography
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By Kailyn Garro
“Apples to Apples”
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Mentality Gal
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Donna Conant: Encouraging, Educating and Inspiring. - By Rochelle Melander
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COVER STORY
Letters from the community.
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NOTABLE WOMEN Pioneer Women. By Diane Thunder
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inally, Spring has arrived! We would like everyone to remember that March is “Herstory� month and to remember all of those ladies who have come before us that fought for our rights. We are proud to present some wonderful ladies in this issue that have come before us and some that currently are making a difference here in our community. With the arrival of Spring many of us are thinking about new projects around our homes. Remodeling can sometimes be scary, especially when needing to choose a contractor to complete your project. CitiGal decided that we would try and help by providing some valuable information on choosing a contractor for your project. We have several articles from
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Feedback Gals & Guys Letters from the Community I just picked up the latest Citigal issue at Sentry Food in Franklin this week. Wonderful - as always. I thoroughly enjoy the articles and features. YOU are a real inspiration! Keep up your enthusiasm and great work! – Donna Conant Hey LisaTell me about it. :-( I need to get to one of your gatherings soon!! Congrats on your cover! How exciting. I was waiting for a cab after Zen Den and saw you on it...had to pick it up and page through. Nice!! Take care and stay warm. – Bob Great to see we’re LinkedIn Lisa. I was scheduled for surgery last Thursday and while waiting picked up CitiGal magazine and learned all about Lisa Blythe...good to be informed! I’d love to connect with you sometime. As a guy, I really enjoyed the article “Victoria had no Secrets”. I too can’t believe the way that I see some girls dressed. I loved the quote “Modesty is the path to genuine romance and intimacy”….I like to have some things left up to the imagination and I hope that those girls dressing that way return to a more modest fashion!
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Ascending Gal Advice and Issues for Young Women of Color By Shawntell Nash
Shawntell Nash is a married mother of two. She is a licensed financial specialist and is a member of National Association of African American Insurance Agents (NAIAA). In 2000 Shawntell founded Virtuous Woman Inc., a company designed to empower women and encourage them to be who they were created to be—whole and virtuous.
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hat is the advice of Patricia Matthews, Vice President of Administration, Marketing and Consumer Banking with North Milwaukee State Bank. An ambitious supporter of the success of women, Patricia supports and mentors young women who desire successful careers in banking. She hopes to encourage them to advance as women in management and other leadership positions. Patricia’s accomplishments include; becoming Vice President of Administration, Marketing and Consumer Banking with North Milwaukee State Bank, serving as an active and faithful board member with Parklawn YMCA, where she donates her time and money toward building a strong community, serving as chairwoman over the fund development committee at Brown Deer Granville Chamber of Commerce, which encourages small business ownership and community beautification. As board member of Malaika Early Learning
Advice from Patricia Matthews – Always look for the silver lining in every situation. – Center, Patricia assists with the personnel committee. And last but certainly not least, she is also an active member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. She is definitely a woman of virtue who understands the struggles and triumphs of a successful woman. I asked Patricia about the adversity that she encountered while balancing work and life and her response was, “In the midst of pursuing my career ambitions, I lost my daughter to cancer and currently, I have a son who battles cancer.” She also stated, “I understand many of the obstacles that young women face while pursuing their careers and the key to overcoming those obstacles is keeping faith in God and maintaining a humble and noble character in the workplace.” I was honored to interview Patricia, and was impressed with her dedication and hard work at North Milwaukee State Bank. In 1996 Patricia began her career as Personnel Assistant and since then, she has climbed the corporate ladder with one mission in mind, to assist individuals with achieving their financial and career
goals and dreams. Patricia Matthews is a phenomenal woman and her personal and professional history is an inspiration to any young woman who desires a professional career while maintaining work and life balance. When asked to provide wisdom to women who are seeking career opportunities and advancement, Patricia gracefully gave the following advice: • Always look for the silver lining in every situation. Be positive during these difficult economic times. Continually update your resume, which will provide marketability with employers.
• During today’s economic struggles, it is important to keep your focus on your career goals. Although the economy is struggling, everyone must continue to pursue self fulfilling careers. The economy will turn around, use this time to rebuild credit and save money.
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Women In Sports By Bernell Hooker
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Think of yourself as an athlete. I guarantee you it will change the way you walk, the way you work, and the decisions you make about leadership, teamwork, and success. – Mariah Burton Nelson
Michelle ”Mitch” Janich #68 in action.
“I wanted to play when I was younger. My mom was sort of over protective and said I could not play because I’ll lose my teeth… I still have all my teeth,” Michelle”Mitch” Janich #68 Rarely do people get the chance to rewrite history or chart a new course without looking at the past as a guide. When it comes to Women’s Hockey, the Metro Milwaukee Women’s Hockey organization has charted their own course into history! This non-profit organization is dedi10
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cated to providing enjoyable opportunities for women to play the sport of ice hockey, develop athletic skills, and share in a positive and fun team atmosphere. Metro Milwaukee Women’s Hockey provides year round hockey activities for women over 18 years of age who want to learn and play the sport of ice hockey in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. “We started this organization to make sure that we can create a place for every women who wants to play, learn how to play or continue to play”, says Laurie Harrigan, Vice President. In the summer of 2007, Milwaukee’s first women’s house league was born and helped pave the way for fall and winter instructional clinics, skill camps, tournament teams and the formation of both Brew City Blades Teams (B and C Levels in the Women’s Central Hockey League). “Women’s Hockey is growing in this area. The Petit National Ice Center has been very accommodating with ice time and the
Milwaukee Admirals have been very supportive of the Brew City Blades,” states Lori Highby. The Metro Milwaukee Women’s Hockey organization also reaches out to young girls through Wisconsin Wild, a development hockey program for girls. These girls grow up to play in high school and onto college. “They come back to Milwaukee not sure where they can play, so we want to be an organization that they can turn to as adults to continue playing and be a part of something they care about,” says Laurie Harrigan. “Being part of a team, making new friends, and being able to have great physical workouts is why I’m a part of this organization,” says Tammie Brasfield. The Metro Milwaukee Women’s Hockey organization is proud to announce its first annual women’s hockey tournament on May 16th and 17th, 2009. For more information and to learn more about this organization go to www.milwaukeewomenhockey.org.
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Married Working Moms By Lora Hyler
“I do not weep at the world... I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.” - Zora Neale Hurston
Lora L. Hyler holds a BA degree in Mass Communications - Radio & Television. She began her career at WUWM and WISN radio stations. She’s the owner of Hyler Communications LLC, a marketing & public relations firm in Mequon, WI. Her creative hours are spent screenwriting, writing novels and spending time with her husband, Ken, and son, Will.
“The two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn’t seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn’t count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours.” - Excerpt from “What I want for you and every child in America,” President Barack Obama’s open letter to daughters Malia and Sasha.
Wife. Mom. Career Pharmacist. Ruminations on keeping it all together
Dr. Alicia Walker is in rare company as one of a handful of AfricanAmerican female pharmacists in Wisconsin. She received her doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2003. Alicia has been part of the Walgreen Co. since she was 16. Now, as a registered pharmacist, she is responsible for the well-being of thousands who depend on the pharmacy for their prescriptions. 12
As if overseeing thousands of prescriptions isn’t enough of a Herculean load on her shoulders, she also married in 2003. Her husband, George Walker, is a project manager in the marketing department of Miller/Coors. They are the parents of two precious boys, George Jr. who’s 3-years-old, and Alfred who’s 9-months-old. “I am truly blessed to be a mom and a wife,” said Dr. Walker.
The Walker Household What are weekday mornings like in the Walker household? Alicia rises at 5 a.m. to start her day, nurse the baby, and prepare breakfast. She is soon joined by her husband who dresses the toddler and gets him downstairs for breakfast. After a whirlwind hour or so of getting ready, George Sr. is out the door with both children for the morning drop-off to day care and school.
Making medical history Dr. Walker is helping to advance her profession as vice president of the Cream City Medical Society (CCMS). CCMS was established in 1927 and is a charter chapter of the National Medical Association, the nation’s oldest and largest association representing AfricanAmerican physicians. CCMS’ mission is to eliminate minority health disparities. “We also want to get black professional names out there,” said Dr. Walker. “We do serve the community and we are a resource. We grant scholarships each year and encourage students to stimulate other youth to join the profession.” She is also a government appointee, serving on the Wisconsin Medicaid Pharmacy Prior Authorization Advisory Committee. She’s also a member of the American Pharmacist Association.
– it’s also important that women realize they don’t have to do it all. –
Advice for those suffering from the Superwoman persona Alicia said despite a mom’s best intentions there will be times when all planning falls apart, like when one of the children gets sick or you’re behind schedule with a handful of tasks left before bedtime. “I remember once when my 3-year-old asked, ‘Mom, are you happy?’ That’s my wake up call,” said Dr. Walker. “I do not want my son to think he’s responsible for my happiness.” A little “check out” time is food for the soul. Whether it’s taking time out for regular manicures and pedicures, or just curling up with a good book, ‘me time’ benefits the entire household. Alicia also recognizes the need to nurture the husband-wife relationship. She reflected on 30-year marriages ending in divorce after child-raising has ceased. “I think those relationships wither away from malnourishment. You need to nourish yourself to deal with anyone else,” she advised.
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Don’t forget to prioritize Wife. Mother. Career Pharmacist. So, what’s the secret to keeping it all together? “Prioritizing is the most important thing,” said Dr. Walker. “I am thankful that I have a project manager for a husband. We play around with different schedules. Every Friday night we sit down and plan out the next week on the calendar and pencil in dates that affect the household.” Dr. Walker said that allows them to iron out most conflicts before they occur. Still, like most families, she calls the Walker household a “work in progress.” Dr. Walker said it’s also important that women realize they don’t have to do it all. “I love my husband and all that he does to maintain our relationship, and what he does to be a good father to our children.” She said she is also grateful for her support system which includes her brother and sister-in-law who help out with the children. 13
Art & Soul Gal Women In Arts By Chelsea Stack
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. - Scott Adams
Chelsea is a recent graduate of UW-Whitewater, having majored in Print-Journalism with a minor in Health and Family Studies. Besides writing for Citigal, she blogs for local NOW sites under “Facing Reality: Life After College”. She is currently a writing and merchandising intern for BUYSEASONS, Inc. working on both Celebrate Express and Buy Costumes sites.
Holly Payne – Costume Director for The Rep
“I’ve always loved theater,”
Holly Payne, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Costume Director, told me over a slice of jumbled berry pie and a cup of tomato soup at the Comet Café in Milwaukee, “The most interesting people on campus were the actors.” Payne has been with The Rep for more than four years now, just after she received her Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design and Technology from University of Arkansas. She started her career as a draper and then applied for the costume director position as soon as it opened. She’s also been a freelance costume designer for Renaissance Theater Works, Chamber Theater, Milwaukee Shakespeare and American Players Theater. 14
“Everyday is interesting so it keeps me energized.” Payne said. “So far, theater has been very satisfying. I feel very lucky that this is what I get to do with my life.” With a MED in Higher Education Administration and a BA in English as well, how did she end up with her MFA in Costume Design and Technology? She started volunteering at the end of her freshmen year of college by organizing the theater storage closet, taking on more volunteers and handing out work. After discovering that there was no one working in the costume shop, she took on the job and taught herself how to sew. “It was a really great experience to be part of a project and a community.” Payne said. “Everyday is different. You never know what will happen in ‘live’ theater, and you get to work with fascinating people.” The path she was on originally didn’t allow her to interact with people in a positive way like theater did, and she always loved reading and it was the fruition of all those stories that added up to theater as well. Now, Payne manages 20 people and makes sure things get done for anywhere between 40-80 hours a week. “Get as many hands-on experiences as possible, whether it’s volunteering, taking on design projects on your own, going into theater or designing your own curtains – you have to know that you love it.” Payne advised. “Once you know that and have some experience, you can commit yourself to the work.” www.milwaukeerep.com
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Prop Painter and Graphic Artist for The Rep “Because my job is so diverse, I’m never quite sure what my day will entail.”
Jill Lyons, Prop Painter and Graphic Artist for The Rep said. “I may think I’m going to spend the day researching what a March 1947 newspaper in Toledo, Ohio would have as its headline, only to find when I come in that they discovered, during rehearsals, that they need two more benches and I need to change the finish on two other benches as soon as possible, so they’ll be ready for rehearsals. Since the bench show opens before the newspaper show, it gets priority. I can come in and not know what I’m going to be doing from day to day, I might have an idea, but my job changes so much, I can be doing so many different things in a day. I have tools that I work with that I know, but I’m always expanding and always growing. It’s always challenging, I’m always learning and always doing something new.” Lyons has been with The Rep for the past 13 years and believes that she’s found her dream job. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Theater Design and Technology from Western Michigan University and a Master of Fine Arts in Scene Design from University of Kansas City in Missouri, she’s worked with
Missouri Repertory Theater, Dallas Theater Center, Detroit Auto Shows, Renaissance Theater Works, Boulevard Ensemble Theater and Next Act. She feels content with her current home at The Rep. “I had a decision to make my last year of grad school – whether or not I wanted to go to New York and work as an assistant scene designer, or if I wanted to work in regional theater.” Lyons explained. “I chose to work in regional theater and design on the side. I like designing for small, intimate theaters, but I also like working with people in the shops. My Scene Design Professor said, “There will be nights when you are all by yourself, drafting and building a model and it might even be New Year’s Eve, and you’ll still be by yourself.” It’s true and I have found myself in that situation, however, I like knowing that the next day, when I go into work, I’m going to be with a group of people working together and I’m not going to be going back to my studio by myself. In a way, I really do have my dream job, I wanted to work in regional theater, I wanted to be part of a resident company and I wanted to be able to design, and I’m doing all three.” Lyons first got into theater in high school when she needed a ride home after band practice from a girl who asked her stop by the theater before they left. Lyons wound up helping paint the set and eventu-
ally tried acting. Since she went to a small school, she’d end up building and painting a set after school and then had rehearsals afterward, but it wasn’t until college that she realized which part of theater she loved best. “I really liked the creativity in creating a ‘different world’ – so to speak.” Lyons said. “I like seeing the elements that I create come together with the costumes, props and lighting. To create a world the actors then inhabit. When all of our jobs intertwine and it, hopefully, becomes an exciting night of theater.” Lyons gave me a tour of The Rep, including the wall of collages with the infamous blue recliner pictures back stage, of Quadracci Powerhouse Theater. During each production, people who were involved in the play pose next to or on a blue recliner and have their picture taken. It is one of the fun behind-thescenes traditions at The Rep. “Stay well-rounded and don’t decide on one thing while in college; take lots of classes, but learn the basics, then decide which area of theater you want to specialize in.” Lyons advised to anyone considering a career in theater. “I am very fortunate to have my vocation and my avocation all in one; there isn’t anything else I would rather do.”
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NOTABLE WOMEN In History (Herstory)
Ann Teresa Mathews First woman whose invention received a patent (for cleaning and curing corn) - it was granted to her husband – 1715 Mary Katherine Goddard First woman postmaster – 1775
Susan B. Anthony Co-Founder of first US woman’s suffrage organization – 1869 Arabella Mansfield Babb First woman admitted to the bar – 1869
Betsy Ross First person to be a U.S. flagmaker – 1776/77
Frances Elizabeth Willard First woman to become a college president (Evanston College) – 1871
Hannah Adams First woman to become professional writer – 1784
Victoria Claflin Woodhull First woman to be presidential candidate – 1872
Lucy Brewer First woman marine – 1812
Helen Magill First woman to receive a Ph.D. degree (Boston University) – 1877
Elizabeth Blackwell First woman to receive a medical degree – 1849 Amelia Jenks Bloomer Publisher/editor of first prominent women’s rights newspaper – 1849 Harriet Tubman First woman to run underground railroad to help slaves escape – 1850 Lucy Hobbs First woman to graduate from dental school – 1866
Belva Ann Lockwood First woman to practice law before U.S. Supreme Court – 1879 Clara Barton Founder of the American Red Cross – 1881 Maud Booth Co-Founder of Salvation Army and Volunteers of America – 1887/96 Suzanna Madora Salter First woman mayor (Argonia, Kansas) – 1887 Mary McLeod Bethune First woman to establish secondary school that became 4-year accredited college – 1904. Founder of National Council of Negro Women – 1935. Blanche Scott First woman to fly an airplane – 1910 Jeannette Rankin First woman U.S. House Representative (Montana) – 1916 Kate Gleason First woman president of a national bank – 1917 Jeannette Rankin First woman in Congress – 1917 Florence E. Allen First woman judge 1920 Hallie Ferguson First woman governor of U. S. state (Texas) 1924
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March 2009 – Herstory Month Katherine Bement Davis First person to conduct national survey of sexual attitudes – 1929
Joan Benoit (Samuelson) First woman to win an Olympic marathon – 1984
Jane Addams First woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize – 1931
Penny Harrington First woman police chief of major U. S. city (Portland, OR) – 1985
Hattie Wyatt Caraway First woman elected to U.S. Senate – 1932
Ann Bancroft First woman to walk to North Pole – 1986
Amelia Earhart First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean – 1932
Christa McAuliffe First woman citizen passenger on a space mission – 1986
Ruth Bran Owen First woman foreign diplomat – 1933
Lt. Col. Eileen Collins First American woman to pilot a Space Shuttle – 1995
Pearl S. Buck First woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature – 1935
Madeleine K. Albright First woman Secretary of State and highest ranking woman in the U.S. government – 1997
Hattie McDaniel First African-American of any gender to win an Academy Award (she won for Best Supporting Actress in the film, Gone with the Wind) – 1939
Hillary Rodham Clinton Only First Lady ever elected to the United States Senate – 2000
Linda Darnell First woman to sell securities on the New York Stock Curb Exchange – 1941
Halle Berry First African-American woman to win a Best Actress Oscar – 2002
Conchita V. Cintron First U.S. woman bullfighter in Spain – 1949
Condoleezza Rice First African-American woman to be appointed Secretary of State – 2005
Georgia Nesse Clark First woman treasurer of the United States – 1949 Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova First woman to fly in space, aboard Vostok 6 – 1963
Nancy Pelosi First woman to become Speaker of the House – 2007
Muriel Siebert First woman to own seat on the New York Stock Exchange – 1967 Janice Lee York Romary First woman to carry U.S. flag at the Olympic Games – 1968 Mary Clarke First woman to be named major general in the U.S. Army – 1978 Ella Grasso First woman govenor to be re-elected (Connecticut) – 1978 Sandra Day O’Connor First woman a justice of the U. S. Supreme Court – 1981 Sally Kristen Ride First American woman to reach outer space – 1983 17
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Heritage Gal Heritage By Diane Thunder
Heritage: something handed down from one’s ancestors or the past. Diane Thunder has a BA in Communications from Marquette University. She is the mother of eight children and home schooled for five years. Diane has given talks on social and cultural issues in Milwaukee, Chicago, and the Twin Cities. She and her husband own and operate an audio recording business.
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ake a moment to reflect on the heroic women of the Wild West. We are awed at their competence, their grit and determination, and their poise and grace. Yet there are silent icons of an even wilder Wild West whose lives command more awe, reverence, respect, and emulation! These are the pioneer women whose lives have touched each of ours – not through entertainment – but by civilizing the American frontier. In 1905 the term ‘Cowgirl’ was invented to describe a delicately featured, 18-year-old, blonde girl wearing a Mexican sombrero and holding a lariat. Her name was Lucille Mulhall,* and in 3 minutes and 36 seconds she lassoed and tied three steers beating all the cowboys competing in Madison Square Garden! Thunderous applause broke out as the Queen of the Range was awarded 18
her championship gold medal. The name ‘Cowgirl’ stuck and is now a part of our American heritage and lexicon. Well-spoken, well-educated, feminine and soft-spoken, Lucille was skilled with the rifle, lariat, and horseback riding. She roped 300 cattle in just one day at age 13. The New York Times reported, “She could break a bronco and shoot a coyote at 500 yards.” The spirited daughter of Col. Zac Mulhall showcased her Wild West talents for Teddy Roosevelt while a guest at the Mulhull Ranch in Oklahoma. Roosevelt encouraged Zac to get his daughter into show business, and thus began the Congress of Rough Riders and Ropers captivating audiences all over the globe including performances in Europe for heads of state and royalty.
March 2009 – Herstory Month
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This Column is Devoted to: Educating our community about our country and government. Lucille was the star of the show, which included the soonto-be-famous Will Rogers. One time, as an 800-lb steer broke into the crowd, and Will was the only cowboy able to rope the runaway steer. Will later wrote about Lucille, “There was no such word up to then as Cowgirl. It was coined to describe her after she beat dozens of cowboys in the 1905 cattle-roping competition that broke world records. There were many female Wild West entertainers like Annie Oakley, Calamity Jane, and May Lillie, but Lucille was the only female to compete directly with cowboys in riding and roping events.” While Lucille Mulhull shot coyotes for entertainment and applause, the women of the Old West killed coyotes for survival. So terrified of these predators during her husband’s prolonged absence, one woman became literally sick with fever. A ‘neighbor’ --16 miles away -- came to stay with the sick woman. “At night…the wolves would scratch on the door, on the sod and on the windows…I would bring my revolver and ammunition and axe, and some good-sized clubs. The odor from the sick woman seemed to attract the wolves, and they grew bolder and bolder. I shot one through the window… and one got his head in between the door casing and as he was trying to wriggle through, mother struck him in the head with an axe and killed him. Their howling was awful. We fought these wolves five nights in succession…”
“There was no such word up to then as Cowgirl. It was coined to describe her after she beat dozens of cowboys in the 1905 cattle-roping competition that broke world records.” For the pioneer women of the Old West, life was continual hardship. They fought off wolves, coyotes, Indian raids, outlaws, disease; survived locust plagues, tornadoes, blizzards, drought, floods, and prairie fires. They endured privation and haunting loneliness. What force drove these women to leave the comforts of their Eastern homes and make this journey into such an unknown and frightful wilderness? “Mrs. W.B. Caton wrote of her personal memories, ‘To me it spelled destruction, desperadoes, and cyclones. I would not agree with my husband that any good could come out of such a country (Kansas), but the characteristic disposition of the male prevailed … and saw us – a wagon, three horses, and our humble household necessities – bound for the ‘Promised Land’. To say I wept bitterly would but faintly express the ocean of tears I shed on leaving my beloved home….”
Later, Mrs. Caton recalls that her fears vanished the closer they came to their destination. They found “…a beautiful spot on the mound south of the town. As we gazed with rapture over the beautiful valley, encircled by a fine stream of water, we felt that instead of the Wild West, we had found God’s own country, and were quite content to accept it as our future home.” Adventures, freedom, prosperity—all were reasons, but ultimately it was the land that moved them to risk everything and endure anything with relentless determination and ferocious tenacity.
They fought off wolves, coyotes, Indian raids, outlaws, disease; survived locust plagues, tornadoes, blizzards, drought, floods, and prairie fires. Yet why do we take a moment to reflect on these heroic pioneer women? Because their story is our story. While building a life for themselves and their families, they built a nation, forged our national character, and created an American identity. The courage and strength with which they faced hardships is what Americans are called to do even today, especially today. These families did not have government programs upon which to rely. They trusted in prayer and Providence, turned to their churches, their families, and their communities for support and comfort. While government assistance can often usurp initiative, rob people of motivation, and seize the fruits of our labor via taxes and tariffs, the pioneers of the Old West kept the fruits of their labor, shared them with the neighbors who did not fare so well and thus built prosperous cities and states. Today -- now -- as in the old West, Americans face different challenges. No longer warding off wolves and Indian raids, we fear pedophiles and the IRS. In Herstory Month, let us celebrate women’s accomplishments like Lucille Mulhull and Annie Oakley, and let us also emulate the fierce independence, individual freedoms, and achievements of women of the Old West! Toughen up, America! ______________________________________ *Lucille Mulhull is Heritage Gal’s great-great aunt. Life on the frontier quotes from Pioneer Women: Voices from the Kansas Frontier by Joanna L. Stratton Simon and Schuster, New York, 1981 19
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Cover Story By Rochelle Melander
Rochelle Melander is a professional life coach and the author of nine books including, A Generous Presence. In 2006, Rochelle founded Dream Keepers, a creative writing program for tweens and teens in the city. Learn more about her work at her Web site, http://www.rightnowcoach.com
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onna Conant has dedicated her life to supporting other people—especially women. Conant works to encourage in each of the many roles she takes on—from her work as the Director of IT Services at WE Energies to her volunteer service as the chairperson of the board of the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin. About her philosophy of encouragement, Conant says, “I don’t believe much is accomplished as an individual, it takes cooperation and team effort. By encouraging others in their talents, they and the team achieve more. There is always enough credit to share. A lot is possible with respect, trust, and teamwork. Each of us needs to support each other.”
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Conant lives her philosophy. She is a member of Zonta International, a classified membership organization dedicated to improving the lives of women internationally. In terms of women’s equality, Conant says, “Women’s equality—it’s sad that most undereducated and un-
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educated are women.” Conant rattled off the startling statistics: “Two-thirds of illiterate adults are women and two-thirds of children not in school are girls. Look at the pay inequity—I think there’s still systemic bias in the application and hiring process and in pay. I don’t think women are coached as to the opportunities that they have, including the need to negotiate pay.” In her work with Zonta International, Conant says, “My passion is scholarships and education.” She was the catalyst for starting all four of the scholarships the chapter offers (see sidebar). In addition, Conant and other members of the Milwaukee chapter have done hands-on work with St. Catherine Residence, a home for women starting out or starting over. Conant says, “We encourage leadership and mentoring. We share our ideas on communications to help women get into the workplace and be successful there. Locally we are working with a new group called Women in the Trades sharing mentoring skills and dealing with workplace conflict. Sessions such as Handshakes to Resumes for St. Catherine’s residents, try to help them not only with their resumes but also some of the social skills— you know, eye contact and handshakes.” Conant attributes her love for learning to her family. Conant grew up in Wisconsin, the second oldest of seven children. Her dad was the first in his family to get a college degree. There were also a number of educators in her mom’s family. As a child, Donna Conant lived in upstate New York for a bit but graduated from Germantown High School. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee in architecture, one of only three women in a class of close to 200. Conant earned her MBA from Marquette University in 1993. Conant’s eyes light up when she talks about her passion for education and life-long learning. She’s an avid reader and spoke excitedly of her two most recent reads: Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera and Strengths-Based Leadership by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie. Conant says, “Education just opens doors. And I think that doors continue to open as you increase your education. I would urge people—students—to study while you can, take advantage of the opportunity to learn. And if you really want to go to technical school or college, there are ways to do it. I am amazed at the number of scholarships that are out there—so keep looking. And it takes time and effort to prepare applications, but there should be a way. And I would urge people to follow their passions, what interests them, what’s fun for them and to do that for their career. Get paid for doing something that’s fun because I think work should be fun and interesting.”
Donna Conant. Photo by Stella Photography
For scholarship information, email zcscholarship@zontamilwaukee.org *Young Women in Public Affairs ($500) An award for pre-college girls that recognizes leadership and volunteerism and their awareness of issues facing women. *Technical Specialty Occupations ($1,000) Support technical and vocational educational efforts of a woman in the area of Health Care or Non-traditional occupations, specifically aimed at low income or otherwise disadvantaged women. *Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship ($1,000) Women pursuing undergraduate business degrees who demonstrate outstanding potential in business, and are entering their third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university/college/institute program at the time the funds are received. *Women in Science ($1,000) Women pursuing undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering or math who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field, and are entering their third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university/college/institute program at the time the funds are received. 21
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Mentality Gal
Education in Religion/Spirituality, Relationships and Psychology By Michelle Bersell, M.A., M.Ed. “When we authentically live, we authentically give and that is living life fully!” Michelle Bersell is a professional life coach and married mother of three children. As a professional life coach, Michelle assists individuals to live authentically in order to create their ideal life. She also is a speaker who inspires and motivates people to address blocks that inhibit people from living life to the fullest. Michelle holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology as well as a Masters in Education.
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nspirational is the word that comes to mind when I think of Lisa Leider, who is the creator of Believe•Create•Become, a one of a kind women’s event that is meant to begin a revolution for women. The outstanding line up of speakers, variety of presentations, avenues of support and offerings to nurture women will be featured on May 2nd and 3rd at State Fair Park - all with the focus on transforming women to their next level.
When Lisa decided she was going to quit her two jobs to pursue this dream, she was facing many obstacles. The first obstacle was dealing with financial struggles and then a tough divorce, all while facing the challenges of being a single mom to her two young children. Lisa recalls many times dodging overdue bills and going without to make sure her son and daughter ate in order that she could keep this dream alive. 22
Lisa’s passion comes from her own personal struggles of hitting rock bottom and needing to find a way to pull herself out. Although she received support, she still found herself lost along the way. “I wanted to find a way to help other women so they wouldn’t have to go to the depths that I went through to live their dreams,” says Lisa. This dream is also fueled by wanting to create a foundation in her mother’s name, who died about ten years ago from cancer, supporting her dad to retire and do her own part with helping the hungry while striving toward world peace. “I believe I have been called to do this. Almost daily I ask myself ‘Why am I doing this?’ Then I hear a voice inside me tell me ‘You have to do this.’” Lisa knew her feelings were right on when she went to church and her pastor did a theatrical version of the story of Noah. Lisa realized then that this is her own version of “Build It And They Will
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Come.” After that, Lisa shares “ I began seeing picPersonal and Professional Development tures of the arc on a billboard, and hearing the name Noah more frequently. Then I began seeing this blue cross and every time I saw it I would say to myself ‘Yes, I accept.’” Still, others doubted Lisa’s abilities. “People thought I was crazy. I remember distinctly having Why You Need a Coach to call back State Fair Park a few times because they A sounding board providing focus, guidance, didn’t think I was serious about doing this event,” Lisa wisdom, and insight recalled. Lisa’s background with graphic design, direct A time saver providing information, expertise, home sales and day care providing didn’t seem to mearesources, and connections sure up as being able to put an event like this together. Large scale events such as this one, projecting 10,000 Specializing in: women, are only done by corporations. One women’s organization that she thought would Career Life Coaching, Professional Development, offer support told her outright, “You’ve got to stop this. Self-Management and Life Skills, You are putting your family on the line and no one has Wellness Mapping 360˚(a whole-person wellness been able to pull this off in Milwaukee,” recalled Lisa. approach), Spiritual Path finding Lisa’s response was “We’ll be the first then. Watch and see how it is done.” Anne Wondra Her faith has led her to create an event that is Career, Life and Wellness Coach beyond her expectations. Her goal is to keep “Paying It Forward” so women can have the support they need www.WonderSpirit.com • (262) 544-4310 to create the life that they want to live, no matter what Mention this ad for a free 30-minute consultation their setbacks are or have been. As we go through this shift in our economy and lives, we can all benefit from inspiration and tools that will support us to This Column is Devoted to: move forward with our lives. Lisa believes “We (women) We all set out to live our best life yet are being asked to be leadwe unconsciously limit ourselves from ers.” Come be a part of expressing ourselves fully. When we the source the media The Believe•Create•Become and see live authentically, we are given the how you will be guided to take direction we need to live our ideal life. turns to for advice As your mentality gal, I hope to offer your life to the next level! I will on your well-being. deeper insight to the aspects of life that be there and I hope you will too!
Michelle Bersell Life Coaching
For more information on the event, please visit www.BelieveCreateBecome.com.
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Featuring National Writers
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omen don’t buy cars or corn chips, drink beer or diet soda, or set up Web sites with URLs. Not according to Super Bowl advertisers who ran ads in last Sunday’s big event. To be sure, at the party where I was watching the game with 13 men and exactly as many women, I asked: “Who bought the beer and chips for this shindig? Who picked out the car you drove here? Any women here ever set up a Web page?” Women: 13. Advertisers: 0. According to Nielsen, the female audience of the Super Bowl has increased steadily over the last 10 years. Last year in fact, almost 38 percent of viewers were 24
women over the age of 18, compared to about 43 percent men. But that five-point spread looked entirely different when measured by the ads we saw on Sunday. Of the 95 national ads featured, women, girls, female animals or lipstick-wearing potato heads appeared in just 43. And that’s not to say those 43 ads were created for women or designed to persuade them to spend any of the $7 trillion they do each year. In fact, women, for all intents and purposes, were ignored. There were exceptions. One ad treated the viewing audience of more than 90 million people to the story of an ordinary woman being humiliated in front of her colleagues by the flowers her lover had sent. “No one wants to see you naked,” scoffed the tulips. It was The Office meets Little Shop of Horrors without the wit of either. I guess that is the Teleflora difference.
Twenty-two ads featured women and/or their breasts in starring roles. Twelve were truly insulting or demeaning. At the very least, they made the women I was with
sneer in that stereotypical way women do when confronted by disparaging stereotypes. In most of the ads, though, women were simply eye candy that passed through the backgrounds. If I had to guess, I’d say those women walking determinedly behind Alec Baldwin in the Hulu spot were most likely on their way to a car dealership to make one of the 85 percent of all purchases they influence in a year. Probably not on the way to Audi, Toyota or Acura, judging by the advertising messages, but I’m just going on the information presented. Let’s not forget these are serious times. Advertisers, like the rest of us, are facing the worst economic environment of our lifetimes, and we have a new president attempting to shake up business as usual in Washington. One way to do that may be to send a bevy of unnaturally large-breasted women to expose themselves to Congress after taking showers in pairs. GoDaddy, indeed. “Maybe we can enjoy these ads anyway,” I said to the women around me during one commercial break. Most of the guys were off to the kitchen for more chili -- that is, not watching the commercials, anyway. “Maybe we can just enjoy the general messages created for the mass -- meaning male -- audience.” We decided to give it a try. But even ignoring the naked slut in the Doritos ad, we got the message: Finish a whole bag, get hit by a bus. “A metaphor for binge eating?” someone asked. And what girl doesn’t want to hurl a snow globe at some guy’s nuts from time to time? Pepsi Max offered up that while guys do helpful things like killing bugs and moving stuff, the rest of the time they can be charmingly stupid in a slapstick kind of way that we found so loveable before we married them. While we completely connected with the realistic depiction of women in the one CareerBuilder ad (screaming in vain at her futile
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career options), we were not captivated by seeing the few other fully dressed women acting catty, waiting tables, grocery shopping and busting the buttons off of their polyester slacks. We gave up. We couldn’t enjoy them. Mostly, Super Bowl XLIII was one of missed opportunities -- and not just on the field. The Sprint campaign imagining the world as a place where roadies and deliverymen run things efficiently could have benefitted from a version with fashion publicists or, say, multi-tasking carpooling moms who actually do run things efficiently. Women influence 90 percent of all technology purchases, or hasn’t Sprint noticed? And wouldn’t that Cars.com spot been more effective if David Aber-
nathy had been cast as a woman? Need we remind Mr. Cars.com that it’s Ms. Abernathy who chooses 65 percent of cars purchased in this country? Ultimately for women, the year’s most-watched entertainment event wasn’t so entertaining. Most of the ads were sophomoric and meanspirited. Is that a reflection of the brands, or a reflection of those who created them? It may not have been Shakespeare who said, “Hell hath no fury like 40 million women scorned,” but it’s still good advice that someone should share with those who pay the big bucks to run Super Bowl ads. By my calculations, at $3 million a pop, they wasted plenty. 25
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Home Remodeling By Kristi Ricigliano
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GETTING STARTED Maybe you know you can no longer function in your house the way it is, but you’re not sure what to do about it. Maybe you’ve been sitting on plans, but are uncertain of the timing or budget involved to move forward. Maybe you know exactly what needs to be done, but you don’t know who to call. Anundson’s advice? Call Milwaukee/NARI to request a brochure, or look them up online to access their list of certified professional members. Anundson calls NARI a collaborative network and a trustworthy professional resource for single women or people without other support or knowledge of the building process. NARI members often refer prospective clients to a fellow NARI member or organization, hoping to find the best match of skills and products for a particular project.
er and risk making a fool of yourself. If you’ve never been through a construction project, you may be uncertain of what to ask for, but you don’t want to be perceived as an idiot or an easy mark. Anundson feels your pain, but urges you to make the calls, and keep calling till you know you’ve hit paydirt. “Finding someone you’re comfortable with is 90% of the deal. It’s so much less about wood and nails than about working with someone you trust,” he advises. Women in particular should feel confident about their ability to make this decision; we know when we are with someone we’d like to work with. Anundson himself projects such an air of warmth and sincerity that during the interview I had to fight the urge to tell him my life story and hand over my bank statements. You find someone like this, and you’re in for a happy process. Granted, women’s intuition may not seem like reason enough to offer your house and financial security to a stranger. By all means, ask for referrals and take a look at designers’ portfolios, and feel free to call the Better Business Bureau. Shop around: “It’s like house hunting,” says Anundson. “You won’t know if the first house you see is a good deal till you see other houses.” Compare estimates, but expect that most bids should fall within 10-20% of each other. Be on the lookout for something out of whack with the other bids: something too low should be a warning sign. Use your judgment, and if something or someone makes you a little bit uneasy, look elsewhere. If you feel like you’re sitting across from an unscrupulous salesperson rather than a design professional, get up and make another call. Above all, says Anundson, prepare yourself emotionally. Expect highs and lows, don’t panic, “and approach it all as lightly as you can. NARI members will care about your problems, and there’s not a problem that can’t be fixed.”
PICKING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR You’ve taken your first steps in the project and have some names to follow up with. If you’re like I am, you’re reluctant to pick up the phone to call a strang-
Contact information NARI: www.milwaukeenari.com or 414-771-4071 Kevin Anundson, The OAR Group: kevin@theoargroup.com or 262-821-1100
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If the level of excitement during February’s Milwaukee’s Home Improvement Show is any indication, home remodeling projects will be a hot activity in 2009. Is this in your future? Are you facing the prospect of strangers taking up residence in your home, ripping things apart and taking all your cash? If so, here’s rule #1 from an expert: don’t panic. Kevin Anundson is a Certified Remodeler and Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler with the OAR (Owner Assisted Remodel) Group, a design/build firm in Elm Grove, WI. He is a Vice President of the Milwaukee chapter of NARI, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The Milwaukee chapter, with more than 900 members, is the largest NARI chapter in the United States, which is good news to anyone considering remodeling in this area. There are initial concerns common to people undergoing the process of a house redo. Fortunately, according to Anundson, most of us already have the tools we need to make it successfully through a process which can be gut-wrenching and overwhelming.
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Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeastern Wisconsin
As a woman, it can be intimidating to deal with construction companies, as they are traditionally male-dominated. Further, it can be overwhelming to find a contractor that truly cares about providing quality service while respecting the customer’s needs and wants. Here are a few tips and tricks to help choose the best contractor:
• Find a specialty contractor. Being “everything to everyone” can have its downfalls. Find a contractor who is a seasoned expert in a particular trade or service and ask for samples or photos of previous work. • It is better to be safe than sorry… make sure the contractor is licensed and insured!! • Is the price right? Price can be a good indicator of quality. If a contractor quotes a price that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Also, ensure the quoted price aligns with the services to be provided – don’t get scammed!
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Not all contractors are treated fairly… and rightfully so. On the surface, it can be difficult to distinguish a reputable contractor from one that is up to no good. Unfortunately the companies that act unethically by intentionally delivering a poor product/service or overcharging have given the industry a bad name. However, consumers need to know that there is an abundance of established, local contractors that are reputable and ready to get the job done right.
• Perform a background check. Visit the company’s website, ask for references and consult the Better Business Bureau before you hire anyone.
• How long has the company been in business? Pick a well established contractor with many years of experience. Especially in these tough economic times, it is necessary to find a contractor that is thriving throughout your project and years after (especially for warranty purposes).
• The term “dress to impress” applies to construction workers, too. The physical appearance of employees says a lot about the company they work for. Untied shoelaces, untucked shirts and torn pants are not good signs! Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling (PDR&R) provides insurance restoration services for residential and commercial buildings that have been affected by fire, water and wind. PDR&R’s remodeling division has staff to assist with minor improvements around the house to major additions and renovations. Please visit www.pdwisconsin.com.
Kailyn Garro has worked in various marketing capacities within the construction, restoration and remodeling industry for nearly six years. She has a passion for customer service and enjoys the opportunity to be a customer advocate. Kailyn is familiar with the competitive nature of the construction industry and knows the value of dealing with an ethical contractor from the client’s perspective.
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e at CitiGal would like to introduce our readers to a new writer, Paul Archambault, the owner of “The Painting Teacher”. Back in Fall, when this particular issue was in the works, we had the pleasure of having Paul and his crew paint the majority of the interior of our house, and we knew that Paul would fit in to our community and be a great fit for helping our readership learn about selecting contractors for your home project. From start to finish Paul and his crew were professional, quick, courteous, and seemed to treat our home like their own. The following are a few of the points that we found to make our experience pleasant: - The Painting Teacher kept to the schedule. They came every day until the job was done. - They informed us every step of the way. They kept to the budget and helped us understand what costs were involved. - They seemed to treat our house like their own….. they were neat and clean, and put everything back in order at the end of each work day. - The crew was neat and professional and did not hinder our daily activities. - At the end of the job we were very happy with the quality of the work, the quickness to which the job was completed, and they charged exactly what they said they would. Since our experience was so wonderful we knew that Paul would fit our need to teach our community about what to look for in choosing a contractor. So, we are glad to introduce everyone to Paul Archambault…..”The Painting Teacher” — Melanie Beres
Pro Corner by Paul Archambault
”Apples to Apples”
I want to first thank Citigal magazine for giving me the opportunity to inform and educate their readers. My upcoming articles are meant to give customers inside viewpoints and helpful hints to finding and working with local contractors. My name is Paul Archambault and I have owned and operated a painting company, The Painting Teacher, LLC, since 2001. My company completes contracts that cover faux finishes, textured drywall textures, staining, and many other painting processes. The last three years I have included wood flooring and carpentry. My degree in art education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee assists me to give advice in color and design for my consumers and our readers. Choosing a contractor is the most important step for remodeling projects. You want to choose a reputable contractor that has verifiable insurance. Saving a few dollars could cost much more should an accident occur. Choose a contractor that you can communicate with easily and clearly. Let your contractor use their knowledge to make the remodeling an enjoyable experience. Your contractor should help you choose materials and styles with confidence. Color is a quick, easy, and in comparison to other trades, an inexpensive way to give your home a face lift to increase value. Color can set a mood from the minute you walk into your home and should reflect your personality. Choose colors that accent your favorite items or architecture. My contracts, for convenience, include Sherwin Williams’s products because I believe you get what you pay for by using quality products. Some contractors will not include supplies in there costs to lower the bid. Make sure you compare “apples to apples” to receive the best value and enjoy the experience. For free estimates or inquires contact Paul Archambault at paintingteacherpaul@yahoo.com 29
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irst impressions, and the idea that we need to dress for success are relevant in any economy. Even with the downturn in the economy, we need to find appropriate attire for those important ocassions in our lives. The one thing our economy has taught us is that we need to be conscious about what and where we spend our money. When you decide to purchase there are 2 things that you are looking for; quality products at a good price, and customer service. So where do you find that perfect outfit when you are faced with a limited budget? Retail locations that resell upscale business attire answer this question nicely. Gently used business suits, other attire, shoes, and accessories can help us make a great first impression and allow us to con-
tinue to “dress for success” on a limited budget, while still maintaining the quality that we expect. CitiGal found a retailer and woman owned business that fits the bill nicely—Jan Harrington, and her upscale resale boutique, “Twice as Nice.” With a strong desire to limit the long hours of standing, former hairdresser Jan Harrington started “Twice as Nice” boutique 28 years ago. Twice as Nice serves women of all ages, as they shop for quality clothing at affordable prices. The boutique features well known names like J. Jill, Ralph Lauren, Lands End, Chicos, Talbots, and new clothing from Chicago.
Along with the wonderful clothing available, jewelry is always a popular choice at Twice as Nice. Many wonderful pieces to accent your clothing choices are available. For those looking to make more room in their closets, clothing is taken on consignment. So not only can you get great quality at affordable prices you can help others while making a little money. Adele R. Meyer, the executive director of the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops says “this industry just keeps growing, but especially during slow times”. “Once people find that great bargain, they’re hooked.” While shopping malls are seeing a decline in overall sales, consignment and thrift stores have seen a 66.2% sales increase from January through August of 2008. Consignment shops not only have great deals on used clothes, you can sell your old clothes there and receive cash or store credit. ** I believe that Jan Harrington knew this many years ago. Make sure you stop in and see the many great deals that Jan has to offer! Twice as Nice 7646 N Teutonia Ave Brown Deer, WI 53209 414-355-4449
**November 23, 2008 by Michael Luchies Michael Luchies www.associatedcontent.com
The Healthy Chocolate! The revolutionary, ultimate antioxidant treat made from Belgian Chocolate, 70% cacao, with acai and blueberries. Eating three mouth watering nuggets a day provides you with the antioxidant nutrition of 12 servings of fruits and vegetables. Enjoy squares, nuggets, chocolate drink and chocolate protein bar. Chocolate lovers now have a healthy choice to satisfy their passion for chocolate. Learn how you can join a chocolate tasting and purchase chocolate that you'll love. Happy Healthy Chocolate eating! Contact Jo Jo Dascenzo 414-793-9646 Visit the web site: www.jojochocolatedancer.com You can order on-line! 31
Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center Exceeds Expectations for Acne Treatment & Skin Rejuvenation “Shortly after I started skin rejuvenation treatment at Ritz Laser & Skin Center, my under-eye circles disappeared completely, and six months after I completed treatment, fifty percent of my wrinkles were gone. The results truly exceeded my expectations.” says Pam Gauger of Waukesha.
unique Candela lasers and providing facials with microdermabrasion and chemical peels. These are the lasers that have been featured on many news specials and talk shows. Ritz is the only comprehensive, all-Candela laser center in Wisconsin.
Combining DermaSound Plus, the Vbeam and Candela’s Smoothbeam laser with its patented Dynamic Cooling DeviceTM to protect the epidermis, Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center renews a person’s skin while protecting it and enlisting the body’s natural healing response to initiate collagen remodeling and deposition of new organize collagen. What it all means is fewer wrinkles, and smoother, more youthful looking skin.
“It’s important to understand our clients’ goals, so we offer free consultations. They may want to reduce wrinkles, rebuild collagen, get rid of age spots, shrink pores, or just restore a healthy, youthful glow,” Kathy says.
DermaSound Plus, a cutting-edge skin care system that utilizes low-frequency sound waves, exfoliates the outer layers of the epidermis; enhances the skin’s natural turnover and renewal process; and opens tiny pores in the thin upper skin layer so that it becomes permeable, allowing personalized skin care products to pass into the dermis.
“Our treatments are professionally administered by RNs and licensed, experienced aestheticians. They are non-invasive and require minimal or no downtime for recovery. To maintain treatment results, we prepare a personalized home care routine for each client. “Our Candela lasers allow us to target the areas that need work with total confidence – the results are always consistent. Other devices, like intense pulse light lasers, are not true lasers and deliver variable results,” Kathy says.
The Smoothbeam & DermaSound Plus combination also offers the newest and most advanced treatment to alleviate acne. Using Rejuvi skin care products at home, plus having the combination of laser treatments and ultrasound facials with chemical peel will shrink the sebaccous glands, rebuilds collegen and remodels scars.
For beautiful skin, Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center offers laser removal of hair, tattoos and skin imperfections; scar revision; ultra-sound, microdermabrasion; Botox & Restylane; skin care; skin rejuvenation with collagen rebuilding; acne, psoriasis, rosacea and age spot removal; and laser removal of spider veins. Please call for a complete list of services.
“This treatment really works for acne,” says Kathy Buschmann RN, BA, owner of Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center. “It is more effective than anything I’ve seen.”
Specials at Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center: Until April 30, 2009, half off bikini and underarms are free, 35% off skin rejuvenation and acne treatments. Not valid with other offers. Call now for a free consultation, 262-754-8800.
Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center is the only source in Wisconsin for acne and skin rejuvenation treatments combining DermaSound Plus and the Smoothbeam Laser. Kathy is a registered nurse, laser specialist and has lectured at the annual meeting of the American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery. Kathy’s credentials and the unmatched experience available at The Ritz, make it the best choice for worry-free treatment. The Ritz also offers other treatment options for fighting wrinkles and revitalizing skin. Botox and the fillers, Restylane, and Perlane, are on special March 2- 18, 2009. Receive 10 % off Botox and $100 off fillers. Beautiful skin is Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center’s business. The center offers a multi-modality approach, operating four 32
Located in Brookfield at 17585 W. North Avenue, Suite 130 (in the Dix Building), Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 8pm; Wednesday 10am until 6pm; Friday and Saturday by appointment. All initial consultations are free. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call (262) 754-8800 and visit www.RitzLaser.com. This is a paid advertorial.
Ritz Laser & Skin Care Center 17585 W. North Avenue, Suite 130 • Brookfield (262) 754-8800 www.RitzLaser.com
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Saturday, March 28, 2009, 8:00 p.m. - Internationally acclaimed, Montreal-based Compagnie Marie Chouinard performs their signature work, 24 Preludes By Chopin. Chouinard has created a pure, lavish piece consisting of movements that marry gentleness with strength, and subtlety with rawness. Rarely is dance so consistently in touch with the music and the feelings it evokes, from chastity to passion, introspection to ardour, and submission to rebellion. Chouinard transposes states of meditative insight and visceral agitation into a vast terrain of forbidden games sculpted by light. Saturday, April 18, 2009, 8:00 p.m. - Never mind the war on terrorism. What about the war on fear, complacency, ignorance, racism, poverty and lies? That’s a struggle that Rachid Taha has been fighting for the past two decades and more, ever since he was a a tear-away punk immigrant from Algeria. His weapons — a whole canon of innovative, powerful and enduring songs which jostle rock, electronic and North African influences in the service of honesty and risk. The talent, passion and ferocity are legendary. Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8:00 p.m. - It’s a good thing that Global Union 2007 was an outdoor festival. Otherwise Dobet would have blown off the roof. She’s that passionate, her personality that bubbling and infectious, her energy that vital. And the sound — a clear shot from her heart and soul straight into yours and the heavens above. Singing in a range of African languages included Bété, Fon, Bauole, Lingala, Malinke, Mina, or Bambara, the immensity of her talent is deliciously overwhelming.
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THE ZONE Milwaukee, WI – Own It, Grow It, Do It! The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) encourages the people of Wisconsin to explore entrepreneurship, provide the tools to run more successful businesses, finance their ventures, and help them take control of their personal finances. WWBIC is offering business education and financial awareness classes to help you realize your potential and follow your dream. Yes We Can! To register or learn more about other WWBIC services, please contact Ryan Broderick at 414-263-5450 or visit our website at www.wwbic.com.
WWBIC Orientation Are you interested in starting a business or looking to expand your business and don’t know where to start? Attend WWBIC’s Orientation session and learn about WWBIC’s services which include business & financial education classes as well as ways of which to obtain financing through WWBIC’s loan program. Wednesday, March 25 @ 9-10:30am & Monday, April 27 @ 2-3:30pm • No Fee WWBIC-Milwaukee 2745 N. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive Milwaukee, WI 53212 Business Finance Seminar Learn about a variety of financing options and the steps necessary to apply for a loan. Participants will meet representatives from several traditional and alternative financing agencies to learn which program will best suit their business financing needs. Thursday, April 2, 6-7:30pm • No Fee National City Bank • 9330 W. Greenfield Avenue • West Allis, WI 53214 Wisconsin Saves Wisconsin Saves is a social marketing campaign encouraging people to Build Wealth and Not Debt. What vehicles are available to save money? Am I an aggressive investor? These questions and more will be answered when you attend a Wisconsin Saves session. We will help you determine how and where to start saving your money whether it be for educational costs, retirement, emergency savings or a special occasion. For more information on the campaign, please visit www. wisconsinsaves.org Tuesday, April 7, 6-7pm • No Fee WWBIC-Milwaukee 2745 N. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Are You An Entreprenuer? Thinking About Starting a Business? Decide if entrepreneurship is right for you. Participants will evaluate their skills and readi-ness for business ownership and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting a business. Wednesday, April 8, 6-7:30pm • No Fee Capitol Library • 3969 N. 74th Street Milwaukee, WI 53216 Improving Your Cash Flow Learn how to develop and manage realistic revenue and expense projections for your business. Understand how various financial statements can be your most valuable business tool. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with projection worksheets. Thursday, April 9, 6-9pm $30 (Reduced Scholarships Available) National City Bank • 9330 W. Greenfield Avenue West Allis, WI 53214 Wealth Builders: Financial Planning in Crisis With the uncertainties of our current economy, it is important to plan for the worst, but equally important is what to do while in Crisis. Learn how to wade out the hard times and set yourself up to succeed in building wealth for the future. Wednesday, April 22, 6-8pm • No Fee National City Bank • 9330 W. Greenfield Avenue West Allis, WI 53214 Marketing on a Shoestring This hands-on workshop explores a wide range of marketing strategies and tips used to get the word out about your business, attract and retain new customers, operate in a competitive marketplace, and fuel business growth. Topics include: low-cost promotion ideas, the three steps of a cost-effective marketing plan, and how to obtain free publicity. Wednesday, April 29, 6-9pm $30 (Reduced Scholarships Available) National City Bank • 9330 W. Greenfield Avenue West Allis, WI 53214
THE ZONE OUTPOST WORKSHOPS Put Out the Fire Saturday, March 21, 9 – 10 am
Outpost Capitol Drive $10 owners; $12 non-owners Inflammation is a condition of the body that can be the culprit for a number of chronic diseases such as heart disease and strokes. It can also result in a significant source of chronic pain. Fine out where inflammation comes from, how it affects our bodies and what foods in your cupboard can ease the pain. Taught by Judy Mayer
Say Cheese! Intro to Cheese Making Wednesday, March 25, 5:30 – 8 pm
Landscaping with Native Plants Saturday, April 4, 10 am – Noon
Outpost Capitol Drive $15 owners; $18 non-owners Native Wisconsin plants create beautiful vibrant landscape beds and require less water and fertilization. Learn which plants work well in urban and suburban areas under a variety of conditions and discover new species to add pizzazz to your garden! Rain gardens will also be discussed. Taught by Darryl Smith
Clean Sweep on Toxic Cleaners Saturday, April 4, 10 – 11 am
Spring Herbs for Good Taste and Health Wednesday, April 22, 6 – 8 pm
Outpost Bay View $30 owners; $35 non-owners Let’s welcome our early spring plants. Feed your taste buds as well as your health. Make and sample a nourishing spring greens treat and craft remedies to take home that will alleviate the inevitable bites and irritations of spring and summer. Also we’ll discuss what herbs are good additions to your garden. Taught by Linda Conroy
Rain Barrel Making Saturday, May 2, 10 am - Noon
Outpost Bay View $30 owners; $35 non-owners Put the “eese” back into cheese making. It is amazing how simple it is to make feta, mozzarella and soft spreadable cheeses right in your own kitchen. Make mouthwatering cultured butter, too! Class includes simple instructions, samples, recipes and a cheese culture to get your started. Taught by Linda Conroy
Outpost Bay View $10 owners; $12 non-owners Your house is thoroughly cleaned! It looks better, smells better and makes you feel better. You’ve created a cleaner, more sanitary and healthier environment for you and your family, right? Maybe not. Gain a greater understanding on how the cleaning products you use could be doing more harm than good. Taught by Drs. Felicia Foti and Hans Halaska
Solar Water Heating for Your Home Thursday, March 26, 6 – 8 pm
Financial Wellness: Estate Planning Wednesday, April 8, 6 – 8 pm
Herb Walk Sunday, May 3, Noon – 2 pm
Financial Wellness: Socially Responsible Investing Wednesday, April 15, 6 – 8 pm
Outpost Cooks 102: Chicken Tuesday, May 12, 6 – 8 pm
Outpost Bay View $15 per person; $5 We Energies “Energy for Tomorrow” customers. Register at www.we-energies.com/RE or call MREA at 715-592-6595 Free water heating from the sun! That’s hot! You can make it happen at your house. Learn about the proper components, reliable systems for cold climates, where to locate a system on your home or property, costs and financial incentives, and all the steps to get you started. Sponsored by Midwest Renewable Energy Association and We Energies
Outpost Bay View $10 owners; $12 non-owners If you think you don’t need a will, think again. You want your collective worth and cherished possessions to be passed on to your heirs. Let’s make sure it happens! Topics covered will be estate planning, having a will and what your heirs will inherit. Time is allowed for Q&A. Taught by Jim Wawrzyniakowski
Outpost Cooks 102: Pizza Tuesday, March 31, 6 – 8 pm
Outpost Bay View $10 owners; $12 non-owners How can your mutual fund investments match your own social or ethical values? Maximize financial gain while adhering to your own inner compass. Regardless of your personal convictions, there is an investment strategy that’s right for you. Time is allowed for Q&A. Taught by Jim Wawrzyniakowski
Outpost Bay View $20 owners; $25 non-owners Who doesn’t like pizza? Contrary to popular belief, pizza can be a very healthy meal. Even pizza for breakfast! Thick or thin crust, pesto or sauce, cheese or not, veggie or pepperoni; we’ll make them all. See how simple it can be to prepare and bake your own pizza – the best part is the tasting. Bon Appetit! Taught by Judy Mayer
Financial Wellness: Save for Retirement Wednesday, April 1, 6 – 8 pm
Outpost Bay View $10 owners; $12 non-owners Planning for your retirement lifestyle starts today! Wherever you are on your career path, prepare to reach your retirement goals. We’ll cover sources of revenue, individual savings, social security, pensions and investments. Time is allowed for Q&A. Taught by Jim Wawrzyniakowski
South of the Border Cuisine Thursday, April 2, 6 – 8 pm
Outpost Bay View $20 owners; $25 non-owners Get ready to break out the fun with all you need to bring the great flavors of Mexico right into your kitchen. Tantalize your tastebuds with Arroz con Pollo, Fish Fillet Vera Cruz and irresistible homemade guacamole with chips. Pair them off with the proper bevvie and you’re good to go! Taught by Peter Kwon
Vegetable Magic Thursday, April 16, 6 – 8 pm
Outpost Capitol Drive $20 owners; $25 non-owners Explore and taste the range of enticing flavors found in Indian cuisine. Discover easy-to-prepare vegetable entrees that unite the exotic flavors of Indian food with familiar Midwest garden fare. Enrich your culinary experiences with Blackeye Peas Sambhar, Brussel Sprouts with Coconut Poriyal and more! Taught by Alamelu Vairavan
Outpost Cooks 102: Soy Tuesday, April 21, 6 – 8 pm
Outpost Bay View $20 owners; $25 non-owners The versatile soybean can easily become part of your weekly meals. Soy foods are an excellent source of complete protein, inexpensive and easy to prepare. We will bake, sauté and blend tofu, make a soy protein smoothie and give tempeh a taste. Come alive with tofu because you can! Taught by Judy Mayer
Outpost Bay View $55 owners; $60 non-owners Rain barrels are an excellent eco-friendly way to get FREE water for your thirsty garden while easing up on storm water runoff on urban watersheds and utilities. Since you will be crafting your own 55-gallon rain barrel, be sure you have a way to get it home! Materials included. Taught by Matthew Giovanelli
Hart Park, 72nd and State Street, Wauwatosa $20 owners; $25 non-owners Take a walk in the park and discover plants that can nourish and heal. Learn how to identify and responsibly harvest wild plants in an urban environment as well as out in nature. You will leave with a greater appreciation for all the green allies that surround you! Taught by Linda Conroy and John Holzwart
Outpost Bay View $20 owners; $25 non-owners Get to know your Outpost chicken! Chicken is one of the most popular and widely consumed meats in the world. How chickens are raised and cared for greatly affects flavor and quality. “We’ll learn how to cut up a chicken, marinate, grill and stir-fry some of my favorite recipes.” Taught by Judy Mayer
Composting Workshop Saturday, May 16, 10 -11:30 am
Outpost Bay View $15 owners and non-owners Register at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, http://kgmb.org/audlt_programs.html or call 414-272-5462, Ext. 105 Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Composting is beneficial for your garden and reduces household waste.
Vermicomposting Workshop Saturday, May 16, 1 - 2:30 pm
Outpost Bay View $15 owners and non-owners Register at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, http://kgmb.org/audlt_programs.html or call 414-272-5462, Ext. 105 Let worms turn your kitchen scraps into “gold” for your garden! Learn how to build a simple indoor worm bin using common household items.
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HERSTORY - MARCH 2009 Holistic Healing Series presents From Yogurt to Yoga Thursday, March 24, 2009, Noon, UWM Union Wisconsin Room Lounge Holistic Healing is a series that addresses wellness and presents the community with a variety of healthy living options. In celebration of Women ’s History Month , we will explore a variety of topics that seek to enlighten women of all cultural backgrounds about their health and provide facts and options for a healthier body! Sponsored by UWM Union Sociocultural Programming and UWM Recreational Sports and Facilities. Free For more information, contact UWM Union Sociocultural Programming at 414-2296998/3894. ‘Making a Separate Peace’: Women and Wartime Knitting in America Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 1-3 p.m., UWM Union Ballroom-East This talk by Susan Strawn, Assoc. Professor in the Department of Apparel Design and Merchandising at Dominican University, and author of Knitting America: A Glorious Heritage from Warm Socks to High Art, describes wartime knitters and their knitting from Colonial days through contemporary conflicts. Women have been the primary knitters in America, and the story of wartime knitting contributes to understanding the social and political history of American women. Sponsored by the UWM Center for Women’s Studies. Free For more information, contact the UWM Center for Women’s Studies at 414-229-5918, or UWM Bolton Hall 735.
Feminist Studies at the University of California-Santa Barbara, will give a multimedia presentation and lecture about her work and research on the topic of black women in pornography. Images, music videos, photographs and movie clips will provide a backdrop to this expert’s presentation on representations of black women in pop culture and sexual media, as well as the labor politics of sex work. Sponsored by the UWM Norris Health Center, UWM Women’s Resource Center, UWM LGBT Resource Center, UWM Union Programming, UWM Sociocultural Programming, UWM University Housing, and the UWM Multicultural Student Center. Free For more information, contact Laura Anne Stuart, UWM Norris Health Center at 414-2292919 or stuartl@uwm.edu.
Women’s History Month Celebration Friday, March 27, 2009, 5-7 p.m., UWM Union Theatre Come celebrate Women’s History Month at a reception hosted by the UWM Center for Women’s Studies. Milwaukee-based musical artist Jayme Dawicki, former Wisconsin Area Music Industry Female Vocalist of the Year, will delight us with original work as we eat, drink, and socialize. At 7 p.m., continue your evening in the Theatre for the film, Who’s Afraid of Kathy Acker? or head to the WI Room for a presentation of The Latina Monologues. Both great choices in this final weekend of programs by, for and about women. Sponsored by UWM Union Programming. Free For more information, contact Linda Corbin-Pardee, UWM Union Programming at 414-229-3111. For information about Jayme Dawicki, go to www.jaymedawicki.com.
UWM Center for Women’s Studies Annual Awards Ceremony Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 7 p.m., UWM Hefter Center (3271 N Lake Drive, Milwaukee) This annual event celebrates the talents of both Milwaukee Public School middle- and high school students, and UWM graduate and undergraduate students. The Director of the UWM Center for Women’s Studies presents awards to the winners of the Women’s Studies UWM student paper and project contest, and to the winners of the Women’s Studies Wisconsin Women Making History essay contest for MPS students. A reception follows the program. Free For more information, contact Kathy MillerDillon, UWM Center for Women’s Studies at 414-229-5382 or kmdillon@uwm.edu.
UWM Sociology Distinguished Lecturer Series Naomi R. Gerstel presents Giving Care: Right or Privilege? Monday, March 30, 2009, 3-4:30 p.m., UWM Lubar School of Business S241 Naomi R. Gerstel is Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Gerstel’s research and teaching focus on gender and families, carework, family policies, job schedules, and the intersection of gender, race and class. Her most recent articles have examined marriage as a greedy institution, the effects of women’s employment on care to kin and friends, effects of race on caregiving, labor union’s family policies, fathering and class, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Sponsored by the UWM Sociology Department and the UWM Center for Women’s Studies. Free For more information, contact the UWM Sociology Department at 414-229-4388, sociology@uwm.edu, or go to www.uwm. edu/letsci/sociology.
SEXPO Presents - Desire and Disgust: Black Women in Pornography Thursday, March 26, 2009, 7 p.m., Wisconsin Room Lounge Mireille Miller-Young, Assistant Professor of
What about the Women? The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Milwaukee Mothers in Poverty Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., UWM Union 240
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Overlooked in national debates over bank bailouts, subprime mortgages, and plant closings is the impact of the U.S. financial crisis on mothers and children already living in poverty or near-poverty. We’ll tackle this issue with a panel discussion by Milwaukee women who have seen the effects of the crisis on the ground. The panel will include UWM financial aid and research staff, along with local activists working in consumer credit, social service and health agencies. The panel and student follow-up discussions will focus on what’s happening now in Milwaukee; services needed by women, children and students hurt by the crisis; and public policies that can make a difference. Sponsored by the UWM Employment and Training Institute, UWM Women’s Resource Center, UWM Multicultural Student Center, and the UWM Life Impact Program. Free For more information, contact Lois Quinn at 414-227-3388 or lquinn@uwm.edu.
Discover New Paths to the Literature of Women’s History at the UWM Libraries Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 1-2 p.m, UWM Libraries E159 Women’s Studies scholars at UWM have access to a wide array of search tools at including specialized Women’s Studies databases that focus on feminist publications. In addition the UWM Libraries offers access to the primary literature through several online collections of Letters, Diaries, Documents and Periodicals that chronicle the feminist experience and Feminist Social Movements. Kristin Woodward, UWM’s women’s studies subject specialist presents these workshops for anyone who wants to learn more about the literature of Women’s History. Free For more information, contact Molly Mathias, UWM Libraries at 414-229-6828.
Women Without Borders Film Series Film Festival UWM Union Theatre In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Women Without Borders Film Series showcases newly released documentary and experimental film/ video by and about women that test the boundaries of women’s lives and experiences. Tuesday, 3/24 Joanie 4 Jackie: The Lady Glitterati of the New Movie Uprising”(7 p.m.) Friday, 3/27 Who’s Afraid of Kathy Acker” (7 p.m.) Saturday, 3/28 Rough Aunties” (7 p.m.) Saturday, 3/28 Courting Justice” (9 p.m.) Sunday, 3/29 Who Does She Think She Is?” (2 p.m.) Sunday, 3/29 To Be an Artist and a Mother panel (3:30 p.m.)
THE ZONE The Milwaukee TweetUp
April 7 at the White Horse Hotel. We’d really like to encourage you to attend! The focus of the evening is business networking. Attendees will be Milwaukee area Twitter users, or those curious about how Twitter may help grow their business. We feel it will be a good mix of the more “established” Twitter technies and Milwaukee businesspeople who are either new to the service, or working to discover the benefits of social networking for their business. It’s an opportunity for local businesses to share ideas and opportunities. Contact: Jeanette Pham Corporate Identity Solutions www.identify-yourself.com 414.732.6919
Organize For Life! LLC
Jennifer McDaniel Wolfe, CPO, CPO-CD (Certified Professional Organizer, also Certified in Chronic Disorganization), returns this winter & spring with more new and exciting organizing classes with monthly themes, offering a menu of options which may again be customized to best suit each learner’s needs. Jennifer has been the owner and developer of Organize For Life! LLC since 2000 and has helped hundreds of clients locally and nationwide improve their lives through focusing on their strengths and talents, and by helping them develop and maintain customized organizational systems. She is also a local, regional, and national speaker and consultant and has taught for the Nicolet Recreation Department for several years. To register, please contact the Nicolet Recreation Department at (414) 351-7568. Fee: $25 R (Nicolet School District Resident)/$35 NR (Non-Resident) for one class, $15 R/$20 NRfor each additional class (Ask about our discount for returning students, seniors, teachers, NAPO members, and Organize For Life clients!)
April - Organizing Through Rain or Shine Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 - 8pm Organizing - Getting Unstuck & Sticking To It Saturday, April 4, 10:30am - Noon Organizing Through Depression & Backsliding Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 - 8pm May - Organizing Downsizing & Desicion Making Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 - 8pm Organizing - Letting Go & Feeling Free Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 - 8pm Organizing Your Style, Wardrobe & Closet Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 - 8pm
BAYSHORE TOWN CENTER EVENTS
www.bayshoretowncenter.com Eileen Fisher Spring and Summer Trunk Show March 19- March 21 Lise & Kato’s is excited to announce its FIRST Eileen Fisher spring and summer trunk show on March 19, 20, and 21. This timeless collection brings design ideas which flow across fabric categories and seasons to offer a clothing system that lets women get dressed with ease and joy. Representatives from the Eileen Fisher corporate office will be available to assist in selecting from the extensive Lise & Kato’s collection or special ordering any style, size and color from the entire line. The trunk show will be conducted during normal Bayshore hours. For more information, call Lise & Kato’s (414) 964-6768. Milwaukee Ballet II: Classical to Contemporary When: Saturday, April 25, 2009 Time: 1 p.m. Where: Bayshore Town Center Rotunda Get excited about ballet as Milwaukee Ballet’s second company of dancers performs a sampling of classical and contemporary pieces in the Bayshore Rotunda. This technical and entertaining group of young talent is promoting Milwaukee Ballet’s upcoming production Live & Kicking: International Choreographers Series. Showing at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts May 14-17, this series features the nationally acclaimed Common People, returning to Milwaukee for an encore performance. Set to the voice of William Shatner and music by Ben Folds, this stunning ballet is not to be missed.
4th STREET FORUM PRESENTS WISCONSIN’S CHOICE: CHANGE OR DECLINE?
It will take bold ideas, executed with courageous determination, to succeed in the 21st Century. Will the Midwest and Milwaukee make the changes required to prosper in our global economy? Each forum is taped in front of a live studio audience for later broadcast on MPTV Channels 10/36. The audience can participate by asking questions of the panelists. The forums are free and open to the public. Attendees can bring their lunch or purchase it from Historic Turner Restaurant. Podcasts of the programs are at www.4thStreetForum.org and many programs are webcast at www.wispolitics.com. All programs are available for checkout through the Milwaukee County Library System.
Alliance Française de Milwaukee 1800 E Capitol Drive, Shorewood 53211 Registration and/or general information Phone: 414.964.3855 Fax: 414.964.5153 Look for class offerings at: www.afmilwaukee.org
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Bottomless Closet’s Cluttered Closet SALE Are you looking for inexpensive, top to toe styles to complete your work wardrobe? Bottomless Closet is once again hosting its end-of-season sale to clear-out the Closet. Working women, you’ll find gorgeous new and gently used brand name women’s clothing at unbelievable prices! 6040 W. Lisbon Ave. • Milwaukee
Terms of the Sale... All sales are FINAL. No exchanges or refunds.
Thursday, March 19th, 5 - 8 pm
Credit card sales accepted for purchases over $50.00
Saturday, March 21st, 9 am - 12 noon
No children allowed in the boutique during the sale!
Thursday, April 2nd, 5 - 8 pm Thursday, April 16th, 5 - 8 pm Saturday, April 18th, 9 am - 12 noon Invite your co-workers, friends and family to attend!
It’s a sale you don’t want to miss!
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1. Tune in to WKLH 96.5 May 20, 21 and 22. We’ll be on the air all day, so tune in at any time! Participate by browsing the online auction (posted closer to the date), pledge online, or call in with your donation. 2. Share your story on the Miracle Marathon Facebook page! We always are looking for great stories, so please tell us about your experience at Children’s Hospital in the comments section.
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All proceeds benefit the ongoing operations of Bottomless Closet, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide women in transition with the professional apparel they need for interviews and employment opportunities.
Hello friends and family! Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and WKLH 96.5 are gearing up for our Miracle Marathon May 20, 21 and 22. The event raises money to support that many, many things happening here, including community programs, research and much more. Three simple things you can do!
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THE ZONE Fashion Inspired by Cultural Influence Takes Center Stage. Milwaukee Designers Set The Bar High For Creativity As Models Flaunt Runway Fashion With Flair (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 11, 2009)- Mind Over Matter Inc. presents The 3rd Annual Fashion Revolution 2009 to benefit The Fashion Revolution Scholarship fund of Milwaukee of which is available for students in art and fashion related degree programs. This is a runway fashion production showcasing a total of ten Milwaukee and Chicago clothing and accessory designers. Saturday April 11, 2009 at the Milwaukee Art Museum Baumgartner Gallerias, 700 N Art Museum Dr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. Show time starts at 8:00pm. Opening dance performance by local professionals, REMIX, and musical performance by Firey Phoenix. DJ Kid Cut Up will be disc jockey for the night. Live visual feed provided by Omanaman. The cost of tickets range from $30 to $50 vip packages. The evening events includes the actual runway show, live performances, complimentary fashion totes and the limited edition Fashion Revolution magazine while supplies last. Post production celebrations will be held at Trocaderos, 1758 N Water in Milwaukee, WI. Live performances by indie hip hop group, The Cranberry Show. Admission tickets to The Fashion Revolution 2009 can be purchased online at http://www.thefashionrevolution. com, Studio One Photography or at the door. For more information email Sheena Luckett-Dodd at mindovermatterinc@yahoo.com, or call (414) 975.4892/ (414) 807.3275/ http:// www.thefashionrevolution.com
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