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The Throttlestop

Car, cycle lovers’ facility to open in August in EL

By Mark Sherry Tom Kostrivas and Jim Balestrieri are car and motorcycle enthusiasts living the car and cycle guy’s dream—and now they are sharing that dream with others in the greater Elkhart Lake area.

Finishing touches are being put on The Throttlestop at 20 Victory Lane off Rhine Street in Elkhart Lake. Scheduled to have a grand opening on or around Aug. 1, The Throttlestop will be part sales of high-line vintage cars and motorcycles, part vehicle storage, part vehicle detailing, and part vintage/classic vehicle museum for car and cycle enthusiasts from anywhere to enjoy.

“There’s a lot of car people in the area,” Kostrivas said. “It shows you the draw Road America brings.”

Growing up near one another in the greater Milwaukee area, Balestrieri and Kostrivas were friends as well as car and bike guys from as early as they can remember—a passion inherited from other family members. Kostrivas said, “As young men you have memories. We rode bikes when we were kids—that’s what you did.”

Successful in their professional lives, the hobbies of the two men have included collecting their own classics. That led to a side business of acquiring and selling vintage and other vehicles all over the country and world, and now they are expanding that business to a brick-and-

The Throttlestop makes a powerful first impression for people driving east on Rhine Street in Elkhart Lake.

mortar structure.

And what a structure it is.

Kostrivas said the facility will be as much for the people of Elkhart Lake, Kiel, Plymouth and the surrounding communities as it is for visitors who come from all over the world to the automotive mecca of Elkhart Lake’s Road America.

Part of The Throttlestop is a bay with overhead doors in which two vehicles can be detailed at any given time. Kostrivas said this service will be available to

any vehicle owners—from “everyday” passenger cars to sports cars, classic cars, and racing cars. Chris Williams will head up the detailing department at The Throttlestop, providing professional services which include everything from hand washing to ceramic coatings, paint correction, and more.

Adjacent to the detailing shop is an impressive, climate-controlled garage with three-story racks along the length of two walls. Cars will be stored three high on the racks with The Throttlestop

having the ability to store up to 60 cars.

Commitments have already come in, and The Throttlestop owners have already acquired adjacent property in the event they decide to put on an addition.

“It is something else,” Kostrivas said of the facility, which will be open yearround and have regular hours. “It’s probably the best storage in the Midwest.” Nic Piekarski will be the general manager of the business.

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Sargento expands in Elkhart Lake New construction project adds space for 140 employees

By Portia Young Sargento Food Scientist Erin Gramza stood in her new office space with three boxes at her feet.

“I did lose a few filing cabinets, but that’s probably for the best,” she said looking around her new digs. “I suppose it’s time to get rid of things from 2010.

We are hoarders in R&D!” she laughed.

Erin and dozens of others based in Elkhart Lake moved over to the new addition in July of 2016 that is somewhat breathtaking.

“It’s amazing to see what’s been happening on the other side of the wall,” said Food Safety Senior Manager Erika Bognar. “We interviewed for two positions today and the two candidates who came in were really impressed with the building,” she said.

Professional movers worked alongside the Sargento Family to get everyone situated in the new building. For some, the move was temporary because the existing building was also extensively remodeled. The entire construction project wrapped in December, adding space for 140 employees. Before the renovation, 60 Sargento employees worked in the building.

“Dale (Theiler) has done a great job, preparing us all for the move, and set expectations. It’s beautiful over here,” said Erika Bognar.

“It’s been a really smooth transition.

It looks modern. I love the color palette, grays and maroon, it’s really nice,” said Erin Gramza.

Sargento Interior Planning & Design Manager Dale Theiler worked for months on the project which has a look and feel unique to Elkhart Lake.

“I picked all the finishes in the summer of 2015, so I had to wait months to see how it would all come together. I wanted Elkhart Lake to make a statement, while carrying the same colors and tones as our other campuses,” said Dale.

“The color scheme is cooler. Things like clear stain maple for the trim give it a sleek and modern look. Lou (Gen-

Sargento’s new office space in Elkhart Lake is drawing great reviews from employees who are in their new “home.”

tine) walked through a week ago and he liked it although he did rib me about the carpet. You know Lou!” she laughed.

“Louie (Gentine) and Mike (McEvoy) have been through and they thought it was amazing! They were very pleased with how it turned out.”

Faces from the past mingled with the new on move-in day last July. Dale Theiler brought Facilities Technician Jim “Gilly” Gilman out of retirement to help with the move.

“You’re like Michael Jordan Gilly!” smiled Sargento PR Manager Portia Young.

Gilly laughed and reluctantly posed for a photo.

“This is nice. Very nice,” said Gilly.

Simply stated praise for a project that speaks loud and clear about the company’s plans for the future.

Guests entering the building are directed to a new main entrance.

“As it was being constructed, I was here many times, but I honestly didn’t think the reception area would make this much of a statement,” said local photographer Peter Hernandez.

The new entrance is two stories high with floor-to-ceiling windows. Sunlight bathes the open staircase and the leather chairs in the lobby.

The Elkhart Lake Technical Center was the first major construction project for Sargento Engineer Gary Jaeger, who joined the Sargento Family in 2014.

“It feels great. Everything turned out well. I’m very pleased, “ Gary said. “I’m used to being the architect, but now I’m the owner, which means it’s a permanent responsibility because we have to now live here, so I have to make sure everything is right. Thank everyone who financed the project, from Louie and his staff and the shareholders. It’s money well spent. Sargento provides nice work-

ing space because they care so much for their employees. Not all companies do.

Some let buildings deteriorate for years.”

Gary shared his thoughts from a new conference room which has a glass wall overlooking the lobby. The lower level below the lobby has a large conference center, much like the Plymouth campus with dual projection screens and rows of tables and chairs.

The Elkhart Lake site was one of the first facilities of Sargento, purchased from Elkhart Lake Canning Company in 1956. Sargento Engineering, Research & Development, Quality and Culinary departments are now at this location.

“Sargento remains steadfast in our commitment to growing in Wisconsin,” said CEO Louie Gentine. “We are grateful for the support from our communities as we continue to grow.”

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Throttlestop

Vintage gas pumps will be just some of the decorations visitors will see inside The Throttlestop. Patio areas outside the building will allow museum-quality vehicles to be wheeled out and displayed for passersby and visitors to enjoy.

Kostrivas and his wife moved to Elkhart Lake five years ago, while Balestrieri is a summer resident of the community. From an office at The Throttlestop they will be able to continue their sales of classic, vintage, and high-end cars and motorcycles around the world.

Kostrivas added that the internet has definitely changed the way they do business. They have developed networks and contacts which allow them to buy, sell, and deliver vehicles anywhere in the world. That could be to the classic car owner down Rhine Street in Elkhart Lake to the person in England who has their eye on a vehicle that The Throttlestop is able to deliver.

Balestrieri is more of a motorcycle aficionado, while Kostrivas likes his classic cars. Asked if he had a favorite, he said, “I like them all because all of them are different. Different ones fascinate you in different ways.”

Also big race fans, the two men attend most if not all the events at Road America. They also are familiar faces among many of the 17 car clubs which hold events at Road America and which undoubtedly are excited about the soonto-open Throttlestop facility. “We make it easy for them,” Kostrivas said about The Throttlestop’s storage and detailing services.

While those club members could be from virtually anywhere in the world,

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Above is the detailing area at The Throttlestop in Elkhart Lake. Above right is one row of racks being installed which will be able to store vehicles three high. Below right is the main showroom at the facility, scheduled to open in early August.

Mark Sherry photos

Kostrivas reaffirmed that The Throttlestop will be as much for the people of Elkhart Lake and the area as anyone else.

“We want to show them that we did this for the community,” he said, encouraging people to pop in and see the shop and vehicles once it opens in August.

“I’m so blessed that I can do what I love to do,” he added.

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Cedar Community helps with transition I think my mom needs some help— where do I start?

It can be difficult to realize your parents might be getting to the point where they need some additional help around the house, but when do you know if it is time to consider assisted living? That is a question with which many adult children struggle, and there are many feelings that go along with that question—guilt, fear, anxiety, and stress, just to name a few. You may think you are failing you parents when it’s time to have the conversation about assisted living, but what you are really doing is helping your mom or dad to make a smart, healthy, and loving decision for their safety and wellbeing, as well as your own health and well-being.

A few questions to ask when considering assisted living for your parents or loved ones are: n Will they be safe at night, behind a closed door, if no one is there to help them? n Are they at risk for falling or are there too many stairs in their home? n Are they at risk of taking the wrong medications? n Are household chores and/or meal preparation too much for them to handle?

These are difficult questions to ask, and sometimes difficult conversations to have with a loved one. If you do want to start the conversation, make sure you are not telling your mom or dad that they need help; rather, ask them how they are doing with certain tasks, or help them to recognize that they may be struggling.

Make sure you use a calm tone and that you validate their feelings and their needs. Help them to understand that you

Cedar Community in Elkhart Lake can help families work through the issues of transitioning to assisted living.

want to make sure they are safe and that you want to help them learn more about some of the options they have for getting some help in the home, or perhaps

considering assisted living.

Another very important question to ask yourself is whether your loved one is lonely in their current home, especially

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Enjoy the Osthoff Experience

By Mike Mathes In the 22 years since its opening in 1995, The Osthoff Resort has grown its reputation with an amazing set of amenities and hospitality offerings.

Yet, the highly-acclaimed AAA fourdiamond Elkhart Lake Resort would be hard-pressed to reach all those accolades with one of its most critical resources— the people who give The Osthoff Resort’s hospitality a face.

Touted as “your place on the lake” The Osthoff Resort owes a lot of its magical appeal to the team that serves its guests.

“Our product is the experience that people have here. We like to refer to it as ‘The Osthoff Experience,’” General Manager Lola Roeh said.

“We are so appreciative of our Osthoff Team members, our associates that make the experience possible,” she said.

“It’s our people that make the difference for our guests.”

The Osthoff Resort counts 500-plus employees on its team, including fulland part-time, along with seasonal employees. Their secret lies in finding good people in the local communities to fill those roles.

“About 95 percent of everyone (outside of international help) are from communities within 17 minutes of The Osthoff,” Roeh said.

As part of its strategic planning process, The Osthoff continues to focus on the importance of its staff. “Our focus is on how we value our team and how important each one is to the delivery of a great experience for our guests,” Roeh said.

Team leaders and other vital associates take part in the strategic planning process each year, listening carefully to the input that has been offered by guests, as they help nurture improvements to The Osthoff Experience.

Exciting growth The Osthoff Resort is seeing exciting growth as the result of one of its most recent strategic initiatives.

The addition of the Grand Libelle ballroom in 2014 has expanded the opportunities for The Osthoff Resort to accommodate large group conventions, association meetings, corporate outings, and weddings.

Now in its third year, the Grand Libelle Ballroom has helped The Osthoff to its best “first quarter” in the resort’s history.

“Our strategic planning process told us that we had a lot of sleeping rooms available to sell, even though we were filling our meeting space,” Roeh said.

“We had the guest rooms to accommodate the larger groups. We just needed more meeting space to make it possible.”

In addition to larger groups, the expanded space enables The Osthoff Resort to handle multiple groups and events at the same time.

“This has been an extremely positive addition to our business model, especially during our ‘shoulder’ season and on weekdays, when our leisure guests can’t be here in Elkhart Lake.”

The results have brought benefits, not only for The Osthoff Resort, but for the community of Elkhart Lake and the surrounding area as well.

Spa earns award Aspira Spa, located inside the AAA Four Diamond Osthoff Resort along the pristine shores of Elkhart Lake was named the number two Spa in America and the number one Resort/Lake Spa by Spas of America.

With authenticity being so important

The Osthoff Resort offers a AAA four-star experience. Above is the meditation room at The Aspira Spa. Below left is pictured the Grand Libelle ballroom. Outside seating is available at Lola’s on the Lake during the warmer seasons.

to spa consumers, it’s no surprise Aspira clinched the number two spot on the list since the healing waters of Elkhart Lake are at the center of the spa’s mission, environment, and signature treatments.

Meaning “infused with spirit,” Aspira was borne on the banks of a lake considered sacred by the Native Americans who lived there. Shaped like an elk’s heart, the lake bestows its powerful natural energy upon all who encounter it.

When developing signature treatments at Aspira, the lake’s healing history, as well as indigenous plants and herbs, play a major role. Signature services like the Cedars Massage use cedar boughs harvested by Aspira’s massage therapists from old-growth trees along the shoreline. The Sacred Waters Massage uses doe skin pouches filled with warmed water from the lake placed on chakra points throughout the body. The Elderberry Facial incorporates both the fruit and flower extracts of the plant used extensively for centuries by the area’s Native Americans.

To view Aspira’s full menu of services, log on to www.aspiraspa.com or call 877-SPA-2070.

The Osthoff Experience, including Aspira Spa, is available to community members as well as overnight guests.

“Most of our amenities are open to community guests and hotel guests alike,” Roeh said.

In addition to the spa, local patrons are welcome to enjoy the restaurants and the cooking school. In season, both the Lake Deck and the water sports options are available. Dining guests can choose from three outstanding restaurants, including Otto’s and Lola’s on the Lake, along with the Elkhart Inn. All are invited to take part in “The Osthoff Experience.”

EL Progress briefs 2017

Vehicle detailing business in NH

Chris’s Detailing specializes in exterior and/or interior cleaning of cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Chris and Sharon Schjoth started the New Holstein business last year. They can be contacted at (920) 286-1308 or chrissdetailing2016@yahoo.com.

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Kiel Auto Repair keeps cars going

Wally Wright is the owner of Kiel Auto Repair, located at 1301 STH 67 on Kiel’s northeast side.

The business focuses on auto repair including check engine lights, tires, air conditioning repairs, tune-ups, engine work, transmissions, oil changes—just about anything a vehicle might need.

Kiel Auto Repair does custom exhaust work and has a smoke machine to help identify leaks in air conditioning systems.

Kiel Auto Repair also helps the community by serving as a drop-off site for aluminum cans with proceeds going to Special Olympics in Manitowoc County.

To learn more or to schedule service for a vehicle, call Wally or Kevin at 894-3456.

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Cedar

your mom or dad does not seem to be getting out and socializing or enjoying many of their favorite activities, that might be a sign they are needing more help. Being active and social is very important for older adults. A recent study from the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) reported that 18 percent of seniors live alone, and that 43 percent report feeling lonely on a regular basis. That same study also showed that older adults who are isolated had a 59 percent greater risk of mental and physical decline than their more social counterparts. Other medical conditions also can contribute to a decrease in activity, including vision or hearing loss. Wanting to stay in one’s home is normal, but not always a healthy option.

While an older adult may be able to get by with a few hours of extra help around the home, an assisted living community will provide both the personal assistance and the opportunity to socialize and be active with peers. Most assisted living communities offer social activities, wellness and fitness programming, as well as spiritual and religious programming. Many older adults also find that having the opportunity to share a meal with friends and neighbors daily is also a great way to avoid loneliness.

Taking some time to research the as-

continued from page 5 sisted living options in your area with your loved ones before a health crisis occurs will help alleviate many of those feelings of fear, guilt, and anxiety for everyone involved. It also will allow your loved one to be a part of the decisionmaking process, and they will have input about their likes and dislikes of an assisted living community. Having self-determination is important for anyone, and if your loved one is a part of the process, they will be more comfortable and positive with the decision to move.

One of the hidden rewards of helping your parents move to a safe, caring environment is the way it can help your relationship with your mom and dad, especially if you are a primary caregiver.

Not having to worry about their safety, medications, knowing they are eating nutritious meals and that they are living an active, social life among their peers can keep your stress down, and allow you to enjoy the time you spend with them, rather than being a constant caregiver.

The peace of mind that comes with knowing your mom, dad or loved one is living in a caring, comfortable and safe community is vital to their health and well-being, as well as your own.

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Customer service top priority for Raether

By Faye Burg Since its beginning in 1957, Raether Chiropractic Office has taken great pride in customer service.

That same philosophy holds true today, as Dr. Jon Raether celebrates 20 years in business.

The practice was originally opened by Jon’s father, Charles, with Jon taking the reins in August of 1995. Jon expanded the practice to Elkhart Lake in 1997, offering two convenient locations for clients six days a week.

“We always welcome new patients,” Raether said. “If you call, we can always make room and get you in the same day.

I don’t like to see someone suffer.” Your first visit includes a no charge consultation. Also done on your first visit is on-site X-rays, orthopedic exam and chiropractic adjustment.

Offering the gentler activator adjusting, along with the traditional manual manipulation, Raether performs a steady mix of different types of adjustments to meet the needs of his patients.

“My main goal is to find out which spinal joint or vertebrae is misaligned, which puts pressure on nerves causing discomfort,” he explained. “We work to decrease pain and maintain optimal health.”

Raether works on all joints of the body including knees, wrists, elbows, shoulders, plantar fascitis and more. “There is no better place to get relief than through chiropractic,” Raether said.

More than chiropractic offered Raether Chiropractic offers much more than chiropractic services. Raether is proud to offer many different forms of therapies including cold laser, ultrasound and electronic stimulation. “We offer additional forms of therapy to decrease pain and inflammation and speed up healing,” he added.

Raether said health care has seen major changes since he began his practice 20 years ago. “Health care has changed drastically, but our cornerstone is customer service. We want patients to feel at home here. We have a very comfortable atmosphere.” Raether said it is important for patients to be comfortable and at east in order to heal. “We take health very seriously,” he said, adding part of helping patients feel at ease is creating a happy atmosphere. “We are light hearted here and like to laugh,” he added.

Raether has found that proper chiropractic care can improve other areas of his patient’s lives. “By treating chiropractic issues, we find it helps with acid reflux issues and other bodily functions such as constipation, asthma and allergies. People

have fewer issues when they get adjusted.”

Chiropractic services are not just for adults, as Raether sees many newborn patients as well. “Birth is traumatic and adjustments help babies with colic and it helps them progress for overall health.”

Thankful for a busy schedule, Raether is proud to be celebrating 20 years in business and would like people to know his practice offers other services in addition to chiropractic. “We offer shoe supports and orthotics,” he said. “We have some of the finest orthotics made right here in our office.” Patients feet are individually digitally scanned and custom orthotics are created and made especially for each individual foot. “Good foot balance is the base of spine health,” Raether said.

“Right here you can get fitted for the best foot orthotics, and we back them up.” The complimentary 3D digital thermal foot scan enables to show the patient a computerized print out not only where the feet have broken down but also shows how it has affected their knees, hips and spine.

Nutrition is also an important component for optimal health, and Raether offers high quality vitamins and minerals to his clients as well. “We have professional grade vitamins and minerals here,” he said. “There are no fillers. They are about as pure as you can get when it comes to vitamins.”

Knowledge of product is something Raether’s office takes very seriously and continual training is taken to make sure patients are getting what is best for them.

“It is important when selling vitamins and minerals that you know what you are doing,” Raether explained. “We are highly trained to make sure you are getting the right vitamin and minerals in the right amount.” Raether works with four different companies to ensure patient’s needs are met.

From complete and personalized chiropractic care to specialized orthotics and nutrition products, Raether’s goal is the optimal health of his patients. “It’s a great way of helping the body help itself without invasive procedures,” Raether said.

Raether Chiropractic is located at 2625 Altona Ave., in New Holstein. Office hours are Monday and Wednesday 8-6, Fridays 8-5.

Raether Chiropractic in Elkhart Lake is located at 511 E. Rhine Street with office hours of Tuesday 8-6, Thursday 8-5 and Saturdays 9-11.

Raether can be reached in New Holstein at (920) 898-4225 or in Elkhart Lake at (920) 876-3737. He is very flexible with scheduling times that work for the patients and also accepts almost all insurances.

Jon Raether offers a wide range of personalized chiropractic services in New Holstein and Elkhart Lake.

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Organizers plan 2017 Kiel Picnic

The 2016 Kiel Community Picnic was a huge success, organizers said, and they are looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2017 Kiel Community Picnic Aug. 10-13.

This year’s picnic is scheduled to kick off Thursday night, Aug. 10 with the traditional alcohol-free Family Night and a prize drawing which will be available to kids 16 and under.

A weekend of free entertainment will be led off on Friday night, Aug. 11 by the Kiel Municipal Band in the band shell and back again this year will be the Spicy Tie Band in the main tent. For the polka lovers, Jerry Schneider will perform Saturday morning, Aug. 12 in the main tent followed by the Happy Schnapps Combo in the band shell later that afternoon. To finish up the evening Johnny Wad will be on the stage in the main tent. Sunday morning, Aug. 13 will start with the Association of Commerce Parade down Fremont Street, followed

by the Kiel High School Show Choir performance in the park. Stay to close the weekend with Vic Ferrari.

Rides and games for the young or young at heart will be provided by Christman amusements with three days of wristbands for rides available.

The food stand will be serving up a weekend of food featuring grilled hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, grilled chicken breasts, and the famous steak sandwiches. Also be on the lookout for the sandwich of the day specials—last year’s BBQ Pulled Pork and Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwiches were a big hit.

What will they come up with this year?

To quench one’s thirst enjoy a wide variety of beverages including assorted sodas, Bud and Miller products, as well as some specialties such as Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Spotted Cow. This year’s raffle once again will include a top prize of $1,000. Tickets will be available for sale from many local merchants or from members of the Kiel Lions Club and Kiel Optimist Club.

Anyone wishing to volunteer should contact Al Schreiber at (920) 242-5155.

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Lincoln Street observes 10 years

Lincoln Street Sports Bar and Grill, owned and operated by Tim Petrie, opened in June 2007.

The establishment has continued to maintain its goal of a feel good, relaxing atmosphere to watch sports and visit with friends over a cocktail or beer.

The food has become a staple for many of the locals who have come to know the daily specials by heart and praise the wings and hand-pattied burgers as the best in the area. Friday night fish always is a big hit.

The outdoor patio is open so people can enjoy food or a cocktail outside and view race cars from Road America.

Lincoln Street continues to host more and more benefits for clubs, social groups and for individuals or families facing unfortunate medical or financial circumstances. “We believe in trying to help make a difference, and having a place to go and friendly staff to help make their event and day easier is worth it,” Petrie said.

Hours of operation are Mondays through Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to close; and Thursdays through Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to close. “Come celebrate with us,” Petrie added.

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Golf leagues offer many benefits

By Mike Mathes Golf is a game for the ages—both figuratively and literally.

At Quit Qui Oc Golf Course in Elkhart Lake, golf activities are planned to insure opportunities for all age groups to take part in the benefits golf has to offer.

“Golf is truly a game for the whole family. Those who make time to enjoy the benefits of the game reap great rewards,” Rachel Montaba, Quit Qui Oc LPGA golf professional, said.

Montaba and her husband, Todd, a PGA professional, promote opportunities for all ages, female and male alike, to insure that golfers can maximize their opportunities to enjoy and benefit from playing the game.

Continuing the traditions established by the Wiese family at Quit Qui Oc, Rachel and Todd point to a long list of those benefits.

Golf offers— ■ the opportunity to stay active; ■ the chance to enjoy the outdoors; ■ a chance to hone one’s self awareness; ■ a chance to manage emotions in stressful situations; and ■ an opportunity to build self reliance and analytical problem solving.

“One of the biggest things that we see in the people who play is the fellowship that is created,” Rachel said.

“Two different women have told me in the past two years that they have met their best friends on the golf course. Golf is a means for people to get to know each other. We have seen people become great friends, even to the point where they travel and take vacations together.”

PGA Professional Todd Montaba offers a group of young golfers a teaching moment at Quit Qui Oc Golf Course.

Top 10 reasons to play golf Regardless of age or gender, golf has great benefits for those who play.

In fact, Rachel has release what she considers her Top Ten list of benefits for golfers of any background.

1. Develop Life Long Benefits: Lifetime friendships are often made on the golf course as is learning a game that can be played all your life.

2. Spend Quality Time with Family: Everyone gets to participate, no one

is standing on the sidelines. You will connect with your kids on a whole new level.

3. Spend Time Out Doors: Exercise, fresh air, and unplug from video games and tv, what more do we need to say.

4. Business Skills: In addition to etiquette and the ability to be comfortable playing with new people, golf teaches self-confidence, improves the ability to work with numbers and applies critical thinking skills that are critical in busi-

ness.

5. Anyone Can Play: Men, women, young and old can all play and enjoy the game.

6. Self Improvement: Golf lends itself to constant self improvement.

7. Personal Responsibility, Etiquette and Values: In golf, as in life, the ball does not always bounce your way and there is no way to blame teammates for Turn to GOLF/page 11

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what happens. Golf has a rich and storied history and tradition and it helps teach children how to behave towards self and others.

8. Health: Golf is an active sport and is less injury prone than contact sports.

9. Controlling Emotions: In golf as in life, there are achievements and disappointments. Learning from mistakes and overcoming obstacles improves a players game and teaches them to optimistically carry out the same pattern in everyday life.

10. Fun! Young people grow up to quickly in today’s world. Playing golf with friends and family allow for our children to slow down and enjoy life.

Advantages for women Quit Qui Oc has a strong presence for female golfers in both instruction and leagues. Rachel has worked hard to build on that historical culture of promoting women’s golf.

She identifies several unique benefits for women who play the game.

■ It’s social. More than one person has said, “I’ve met my best friends on the golf course.”

■ It’s great exercise. You can burn up to 1500 calories while walking and riding in a golf cart makes you move more than you think.

■ It’s a wonderful business tool for working women. There are lots of opportunities to play in company sponsored events and network with business associates.

■ Quality time with the important people in your life! Think of it, a couple of hours of no technology, actual conversation and being out doors with

your spouse, kids, friends, business associates and colleagues.

■ A great reason to travel. There are so many beautiful golf courses throughout the country and around the world. Golf gives you another reason to go visit.

■ Golfers live longer. A Swedish study says 5 years longer.

Inter-generational experience Todd said that golf is one of the few areas in life that provides inter-generational experiences.

“It’s not very common for the generations to be able to get together these days. But, the golf course is one of those places. Where else can a grandparent and their grandson or grand daughter, or parent and child spend a couple of hours together?” he queried.

The bonds formed on the golf course can bring friends together, but they can also bring family members closer together.

A great education Golf is a great opportunity for learning, no matter what age one begins to play.

Studies have proven that golf is a great creativity and imagination builder for junior players.

Through junior instruction and leagues, players learn to respect the etiquette, honor, honesty and sportsmanship which golf calls them to.

In fact, those are traits that play well into character development at all ages.

“Parents particularly love that part of the game taught by golf—the respect for the game, the honor and integrity,”

Todd said.

Come as you are Quit Qui Oc offers a welcoming environment that stems from the nature of the game of golf.

Golf is truly a “come as you are” kind of game when it comes to the individual’s level of play. All levels of golfing ability are equally welcome to enjoy the game—and all are encouraged to abide by the same rules, honor and etiquette regardless of ability to score, Todd said.

Quit Qui Oc emphasizes a learning approach to the game.

In addition to its many league playing opportunities, having two professional golf instructors as owners also has its benefits.

As professionals from their prospective PGA/LPGA organizations Todd and Rachel offer teaching opportunities through their clinics, learn-to-golf experiences and individual lessons.

Lesson opportunities are available by appointment at $45 per half hour. Special packages of three or six lessons are also available.

“We literally give lessons to all levels of players from players who have never played the game before, right on up through the scratch players,” Todd said.

“Golf tends to be a game that is a constant search for improvement.”

The Quit Qui Oc teaching focus is to concentrate on fundamentals, giving players a few things they can practice and understand. “The average person isn’t going to the range every day. We hope to give them things they can carry with them on the golf course,” Rachel added.

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Quality products at Konen Sales Konen Sales & Service has been serving the area for 30 years.

“We sell quality products and service what we sell,” said Mike Konen, who owns the business along with wife Pam. “Service is an important part of business.

We offer pick-up and delivery. Trade-ins are welcomed.”

Located at 23119 STH 57, Kiel, Konen Sales & Service offers Simplicity, Ariens, Snapper, and a complete line of Stihl products.

“We are looking at expanding our lawn and garden line by adding additional product lines,” Mike said. “We stock parts for small engines and we carry a complete line of Interstate batteries for ATVs, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, and automobiles.”

The showroom is changed out during the year and kept stocked with inventory for the different seasons. Konen said, “Stop in and check out the redesigned Simplicity XL Legacy for which you can get attachments like a front loader and several others, all PTO shaft driven.

“We are also a U-Haul dealer carrying trucks, trailers, etc. We carry U-Haul supplies for your moving needs, boxes, furniture pads, dollies, packing tape, etc.” Customers also can find a line of bird feeders made in Chilton by Backyard Nature Products. Bird seed and suet are also available.

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Growing with eye toward future

By Mike Mathes Building expansions are a sign of progress at Henning’s Cheese in 2017.

The family cheese making operation is expanding its plant in two phases this year, largely to keep pace changing food safety regulations.

But the Henning family also has another major objective in mind. The expansion is paving the way for a strong future for the fourth generation of family cheese makers, many of which are already part of the team.

Last September, Henning’s Cheese began work on a two-phase building project that will nearly double the size of the facility and square off the manufacturing and storage space. The expansion is geared to create separation between intake, storage and cheese making areas.

Those requirements were identified as future needs to be compliant with federal standards.

“Most of the changes being made are simply following procedures being directed by federal food safety regulations,” Kert Henning said.

Eye on the horizon As they look to meet the needs of the immediate future, siblings Kay Henning Schmitz, Kerry Henning and Kert Henning are also keeping an eye on the horizon.

“When our dad (Everett) undertook a major addition in 1986, he did it with us in mind, knowing that we would be continuing in the business,” Kert said.

Everett continues to be a presence at the cheese factory offering his years of wisdom and knowledge to the family as

they continue to step out into the future “Currently we have four of our children in the business, and we have the opportunity to take a similar step that will help them continue in the future.”

Kay’s daughter, Mindy Ausloos, serves as the manager of the retail store, as well as handling bookkeeping and taking on

some of her mom’s responsibilities.

Kert’s daughter Rebekah Henschel works in sales and promotions to approximately 150 – 200 stores in Wisconsin.

Her future roll may have her working at the plant in varying capacities. His son, Joshua, is the fourth generation licensed cheese maker, taking on that role in

2014. He is continuing to craft his trade by working under the guidance of his uncle Kerry.

Kerry’s son, Zachary, is going to school to study business, food safety testing and other ancillary services that Turn to HENNING’S/page 15

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will be needed in the future.

Upgrading intake As part of the first phase, the raw milk receiving area is under reconstruction.

Milk storage silos are being moved as part of Phase I and the milk receiving area was expanding to allow larger trucks to unload milk in a completely enclosed building.

In an adjacent, yet separate area, pasteurizing operations will be relocated to keep it totally separate from cheese manufacturing space.

“Since the pasteurized area handles raw products, new laws require the plant to separate it from finished product,” Kert said.

A blending room is being constructed to combine milk powder with raw milk for the manufacture of low fat mozzarella and farmer’s cheeses.

Another area in the expanded space will be used for whey and cream separation. Not only will the by-products of the cheese making process be separated there, the whey is also chilled to 50 degrees to help extend its shelf life. This will help when the whey is sold to a facility who will process it further. The separated cream is sold to local butter manufactures who create a whey cream butter some of which is sold at Henning’s Henning emphasized that the regulations are helpful in taking a proactive approach to food safety. “As cheese makers we want to be sure we do everything in our power to assure food safety for our consumers.”

Aside from the components already mentioned, phase two of the new addi-

tion will provide space for a locked and sealed chemical storage room.

Their two cheese packaging areas are being looked at to combine into one central packaging location. Approximately 70 percent more space will be allocated for the packaging operation that Henning’s Cheese currently operates.

A separate room will be created to house the spices used in the manufacture their flavored cheeses. Many of them can be stored at room temperature, thereby freeing up valuable cooler space.

A new employee welfare area is also planned, including a place for employees to change their shoes and uniforms A maintenance shop area will offer expanded workroom space and storage.

With the future in mind, we decided to square off the addition, creating a space that might be used for an additional cooler and aging area in the future.

“When the project is done, we can use the storage area for dry storage, but the walls will be in place if we ever want to increase cooler space. We will have provided the necessary infrastructure at a significant cost savings.”

A second story is being added to part of the addition which will house electrical service, pumps, air compressors and general storage. Another benefit of this change will be to reduce the amount of noise in the production area creating a quieter environment.

Handpicked contractors Henning said the family handpicked the contractors serving on the project, led by general contractor C. D. Smith.

“We were looking for contractors

continued from page 14 who worked with other cheese facilities and had a lot of knowledge in the dairy industry. They have helped us through the process by sharing what they have learned and kept an ear to the ground to try to foresee where the industry is going.” he said. “They have been wonderful to work with.”

In the final analysis, Henning’s Cheese is hopeful that these structural improvements and regulatory-driven upgrades will pave the way for a future focus on growing production. “We are always looking for ways to make more and better cheese on a daily basis. No one gets to rest on their laurels,” he said.

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Bill’s Hwy. 67 provides services

Bill’s Hwy. 67 Service, located at 12734 STH 67 1-1/2 miles north of Kiel, provides auto and light duty truck repair, tire and battery sales, and wrecker and flatbed service.

Owned by Bill Kornetzke since 1996, Bill’s Hwy. 67 Service has ASE certification in engine repair, brakes, and suspension. The business also has a certified Wreckmaster towing operator.

To learn more, make an appointment for service, or get wrecker assistance, call 894-7663.

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Premier Properties has record year

Premier Properties Realty had another record year in 2016.

Dave and Jean Amel—the Amel Team—listed and/or sold 97 properties in 2016.

Properties are selling very fast. Interest rates are still about 4 percent.

Premier Properties Realty specializes in residential, country, waterfront, investment, and commercial properties.

“Help us do more of what we love,” Jean said. “There is nothing more gratifying to us than helping find homes—that safe, love-filled haven where dreams are born. And it’s even more wonderful to help a friend or family member of one of our clients or associates with whom we’ve already established a relationship and a bond of trust. If you know of someone who is ready to buy or sell a home, we would be honored if you would pass on our names. Your referral is the highest compliment we can receive.”

Call Jean at 980-6222 or Dave at 9804477. Their office is located on Wilke Lake, rural Kiel. Check out their Web site at www.TheAmelTeam.com. “Expect the best—we care,” Jean said. “We look forward to working with you soon.”

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50 years in the family Vogel to observe half century as Kiel’s vehicle dealer

By Mark Sherry Walter Vogel was selling cars in the small Manitowoc County village of St. Nazianz since 1929, and in the 1960s he saw an opportunity to expand to the nearby bigger city of Kiel.

His sons Charlie and Chester were largely tasked with getting Vogel Chevrolet off the ground in Kiel.

That was in 1967—50 years ago—and this year Vogel Chevrolet will be holding events this July to mark its first half century of business in the Kiel community.

The celebration is being planned for July 26 to 29. A special event is being planned for children on Saturday, July 29 including the opportunity for parents to have their children protected by the Optimist Club’s Safe Assured program. Parents will receive an encrypted disc containing personal information, a photo and video of their child(ren) that only can be read by a police department, along with an ID card. If weather permits a bouncy house will be set up as well.

Helping to plan those anniversary celebrations will be the fourth generation of Vogel family members to work in the business. Tara Vogel—a greatgranddaughter of Walter—joined the business last August. Her father, Mike, 58, continues to own the business but said the plan is for Tara to someday Turn to vogel/page 17

Vogel Chevrolet was not at the downtown Kiel location (above) for long before moving out to Park Avenue (below).

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Vogel become the fourth generation of Vogel family members to take the helm there.

“I like meeting people,” Tara said when asked about her first impressions of working at Vogel Chevrolet. “I was kind of closed in at factory work. (Customers) are very dedicated to us. They like how we treat people.”

Vogel’s small-town advantage Mike said, “We’re small-town with small-town tactics,” adding that is a good thing for customers. They get friendly, low-pressure sales help but knowledgeable, state-of-the-art service in all departments including service, body shop, and sales.

That was the philosophy brought to Kiel in 1967 by the Vogel family which purchased the auto/farm implement building from the Hingiss family. Longtime residents will recall that the building has since housed other businesses such as Bella’s Custom Design and Treasured Moments Photography. The Vogel family purchased the building on Jan. 1, 1967. A grand opening was held March 31 of that year.

Just two years later what was known as Vogel Chevrolet-Olds (Oldsmobile) built and moved to its new and much larger home at 710 Park Ave. where it continues to operate today as Vogel Chevrolet.

Chester, who had operated Vogel School Hill Garage for 12 years after getting out of the Navy, served as the president and service manager of Vogel Chevrolet-Olds for 21 years until retiring in 1988. He passed away in 1992 at the age of 62.

Charlie was still active in the business

continued from page 16 in 2009 when he passed away at the age of 75. Charlie’s sons Scott and Mike had been operating the business, although Scott left in March 2007.

Putting the family to work Like most children of business owners, Mike found himself being enlisted into helping at the family business as a young child. He recalls washing parts being one of his first jobs. Other than one summer after high school working at Walsdorf Roofing in Kiel, Mike has spent his career at Vogel Chevrolet.

Long service tenures have been common at Vogel Chevrolet in all departments, including Charlie’s daughter Jennifer Lulloff who works in the office, is an officer of the company, and is part of the third generation of Vogel family members in the business. A number of non-Vogel family members have spent decades at the business as well, which speaks highly of Vogel Chevrolet as a place to work. It also is a win-win as Vogel Chevrolet does not have to spend a lot of time hiring and training new employees, and customers benefit from the consistency of working with familiar, experienced employees.

Other family members who have spent time working in the offices are Charlie’s daughter Becky Meyer, as well as Mike’s daughter Leah Hersey. Another of Mike’s daughters, Megan Vogel, did vehicle detailing for the Collision Center, and Mike’s granddaughter, Isabella, is also currently working in the detailing department.

“The body shop earned a tremendous reputation years ago along with the ser-

vice department,” Mike said. It has been the task of the more recent generations and their employees to keep that reputation going.

Technology has helped them do that, such as in the area of parts ordering.

Mike recalled when it used to take 10 to 14 days for some parts to arrive. Now many parts can be obtained on the same day or, at worst, the next day after being ordered.

Doing their homework People in the market to buy a new or used vehicle also use the latest technology to do their homework before heading off to a dealership. Tara said studies show that new car buyers spend about two hours in dealerships but many more hours than that studying online before heading off to the lot. Mike said, “Expectations always increase, but they are more knowledgeable than they used to be.”

Vogel Chevrolet also keeps up on the latest technology in its Service Department with all the diagnostic equipment necessary to let the computers in today’s cars help technicians know what is happening.

Just as generations of Vogel family members have guided the business over the past 50 years, so have generations of families been loyal in keeping their business at Vogel Chevrolet. Mike said he could name individual customers who have purchased as many as 15 different vehicles at Vogel Chevrolet.

That is just one more success story of the first 50 years in Kiel for Vogel Chevrolet.

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C-T Computers offers services

C-T Computers, located at 614 Fremont St., Kiel, offers a wide range of technology services.

The business repairs computers, sells new desktops and laptops, refurbished laptops, cellphones, and networking services. C-T Computers is an agent of Cellcom.

More recently introduced are advanced pay cellphones, online back-up services for businesses, and hard drive recovery services.

The business was founded in 2003.

For more information contact Tim Bennin at 894-4800, e-mail sales@CTcomputers.com, or check out www.CTcomputers.com.

Dogs groomed by Lana’s since ‘93

Lana Wagner has been operating Lana’s Pet Grooming since 1993.

“I specialize in dog haircuts, baths, and nails,” she said. “I take pride in what I do.”

Lana’s Pet Grooming is available by appointment only by calling 894-7700.

She works Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Wagner pointed out that she does not do cat grooming.

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No project too small, too big

Meyer Plumbing puts experience to work for residential, commercial needs

By Mike Mathes Plumbing needs can range from a dripping faucet to a major industrial expansion project.

No matter the reason or the season, Meyer Plumbing is poised and ready with solutions for every plumbing need.

Based in Kiel since 2004, Meyer Plumbing serves the wider four-county area that includes Manitowoc, Calumet, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan Counties.

Owner and master plumber Brian Meyer said his company takes great pains to be able to serve that wide range of plumbing needs that range from major, visible commercial projects, to the quiet, subtle work done for private homeowners.

Visible community efforts Meyer Plumbing has been integrally involved in several key community projects this past year.

“We have been pleased to be part of a very visible community project in the renovation of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church,” Meyer said.

Meyer Plumbing’s role included removing existing bathrooms and replacing them with new, along with work on storm drains and sewer laterals.

Another major visible project involving Meyer Plumbing this year was the latest Amerequip expansion. “We are grateful for the opportunity to serve this local industry.”

Everyday household needs While the public view projects are indicative of the scope of Meyer Plumbing’s capabilities, a great deal of the company’s work involves residential applications.

“We welcome and work extensively with a complete range of residential plumbing issues,” Meyer said.

Whether it’s fixing drains, working on a family’s kitchen faucets, cleaning up a bathroom emergency or working with a sump pump, Meyer Plumbing’s services span the gamut of plumbing needs.

“We are here to respond to the everyday service calls,” Meyer said. When something breaks unexpectedly, or stops working, Meyer Plumbing is ready to intervene with the right solution.

With a 24/7 answering service, Meyer Plumbing is responsive to emergency needs. “When it’s a serious problem, we try to respond immediately. For many things, we try to assure people that it will be okay until we can get a look at their issue.”

New projects, upgrades In addition to aiding in times of emergencies, Meyer Plumbing also works with home owners and contractors to lend design and installation expertise to home construction and remodeling projects.

The plumbing firm takes a consultative approach to projects. Finding the right plumbing design solutions is a strength of Meyer Plumbing. The company works with people to meet changing needs as

they advance through the stages of their lifetimes. Key plumbing design solutions can aid residents in remaining in their homes as long as possible.

Septic work a key area Meyer Plumbing also offers complete septic solutions ranging from installation of new septic systems as well as tank replacements for systems that fail.

“We take care of everything from the soil testing phase to the first flush,” Meyer noted. He said it’s critical to install the right type of septic system based on soil type and topography of the land where the system will be installed.

As a bonus to home owners and businesses, Meyer Plumbing offers its own excavating services, simplifying both communication and completion of service for its customers through a single dependable contractor. With its own excavating equipment, Meyer Plumbing also has the ability to give its attention to sewer repairs, lateral repairs or replacements, mini storm sewers and water line replacements.

“Having the equipment is really helpful when a homeowner is putting on a small addition, or wanting to reshape a portion of their property,” Meyer said.

Changing the contour of the land can help divert water around a building, or solve other drainage needs.

Water quality issues Meyer Plumbing offers water quality solutions for all customers, but rural customers have unique needs.

“Water quality solutions aren’t quite as important for those who have municipal water service,” Meyer said. “It’s more of an issue for private wells.

Among those solutions are reverse osmosis systems and drinking water filtration systems.

“Parts of our area have significant nitrate concerns while other people along the lakes deal with sulfur and iron issues,” Meyer said.

Those solutions can assist in removing nitrates, minerals and odors. Filtration systems aid in cleaning up impurities in the drinking water and making it safer to drink.

Experienced master plumber Owner Brian Meyer serves as a master plumber, personally bringing 26 years of experience to his trade, in addition to the tenure logged by his team of licensed and experienced plumbers.

Customers are welcome to visit the Meyer Plumbing showroom from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Office and showroom manager, Linda Halfmann, assists customers with questions, design ideas and selections. She also has an extensive background in the home plumbing design industry.

Visit www.meyerplumbing.com to learn more about the company and how it can serve any and all plumbing needs that may occur.

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At Meyer Plumbing, customer services range from fixing small faucet drips to major excavation needed for septic system or significant plumbing projects.

Owner Brian Meyer, pictured above, has been in the trade for 26 years. At right is a kitchen sink display from the Meyer Plumbing showroom.

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Goebel Builders observes 10 years

2007 was not the best year to start a business, but Jim Goebel was ready with years of experience behind him and increasing requests for his services.

He had a vision—provide quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and added value to every project at a reasonable price.

Goebel Builders LLC’s first client was a new home for a long-time resident of the St. Peter area. “When I decided to build a house, I was overwhelmed with the concept,” Lori Schneider said. “Jim was very accommodating and explained all of the available options in terms I could understand. I strongly recommend Goebel Builders for any construction project. They are committed to excel-

lence with determined attention to detail.

In fact, when the flooring contractor installed the carpeting on my stairs, he mentioned he didn’t even have to cut it to fit because the measurements were so exact. Goebel Builders, simply put, provides quality with knowledge, plus Jim is a very nice guy.”

Although Jim and his wife Cindi cannot believe how fast 10 years flew by, the business has consistently grown every year, adding employees, equipment, and recently a large workshop which can accommodate custom pieces including bookshelves, furniture, and bars, to name a few.

Goebel Builders LLC is located in St. Peter, just outside of Fond du Lac, and can be reached at (920) 922-3631 or by e-mail at goebelbuilders@charter.net.

For more information visit www.goebelbuilders.net or www.facebook.com/ goebelbuilders.

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CMC’s orthopedic surgeon enjoys work

By Janet Murphy Dr. Craig Olson’s orthopedic surgery practice at Calumet Medical Center has experienced steady growth during the past ten years, increasing from a half day a week when he started to the four days a week he currently spends at CMC. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Olson is a 1976 graduate of Orcas Island High School, having grown up on Orcas Island in the Puget Sound. He attended the University of Washington in Seattle where he majored in Chemical Engineering.

After some time working in engineering, Olson found his way to the medical field, and, having always enjoyed working on cars, he recognized that Orthopedics was a part of medicine that was really kind of a mechanical engineerish type thing. He said, “I realized engineering was pertinent to orthopedics. Half of the stuff I do now is really engineering-it’s surgery, but it’s engineering.”

Olson graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago in 1988 and did his residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital. He also attended Western Sydney Orthopaedic Associates and Affiliated Hospitals in Australia on a one-year fellowship for extra training in shoulder and sports medicine.

Personal experiences With personal injuries stemming primarily from playing high school football and basketball and college intramural sports that ranged from torn up ankles and a broken toe, to a broken wrist and a torn ACL, Olson admitted he was also drawn to Orthopedic medicine due to the many surgeries he underwent himself.

He estimates that between football and basketball, he broke his nose about ten times. He said it’s straight now because the last time it was broken was during a hospital basketball league game, and one of the guys on the team was an EMT who fixed it on the spot. “And I had to go to shoot some foul shots and I made them both.”

The procedures Dr. Olson usually performs encompass pretty much all of the joints from the neck down, including a lot of rotator cuff and shoulder surgery, trigger finger, ganglion cysts, carpal tunnel releases, De Quervain’s release, foreign body removal and some ACL and MCL. Olson estimated he does 100 to 150 office-based procedures a year at CMC, and the total approaches 500 when inpatient and outpatient surgeries are included.

According to Olson, office-based surgery and outpatient joint replacement are two of the things moving the field forward, as the surgical techniques become more streamlined and safer for the patient. Examples include carpal tunnel surgery which is now done in the office, and knee replacement which is now an outpatient procedure.

Olson said the office-based carpel tunnel procedure eliminates the hospital OR charge and the anesthesia charge, noting, “What we found is that the overall cost is less than 50 percent, so for patients paying out of pocket, it’s a huge savings for them, especially with a big deductible.”

Olson added, “Who would have thought ten years ago that’s an outpatient procedure, but we have a lot of patients that have total hips, total shoulders, total knees that go home the same day. Ten years from now, hopefully that will be the norm as opposed to the exception.

Right now it’s the exception.”

Prefers spinal anesthesia Olson also gave his rationale for preferring spinal anesthesia to general anesthesia for some of the procedures, noting the spinal usually numbs the patient from below, and after it wears off and the patient’s pain is under control and they become mobile and do some physical therapy to show that they’re safe, they can go home that day. He said up to 10% of their hip- and knee replacements will go home the same day.

Olson feels with the spinal anesthesia you’re just polluting the lower half of the body, so vital organs, including the heart, lungs, brain, and most of the nervous system, are not as affected. “We know that their pain is better controlled when they kind of wake up from the spinal, because the anesthesia person can adjust and really make sure their pain control is right, because they’re awake.”

Olson said the tighter pain control “Also helps with patient rehab because the fear factor has changed a little bit for them, so the therapist now has more of a chance to say ‘OK, we’re going to get you up and move you.’” He also said the rate of infection and blood clots is higher with general anesthesia than with spinal anesthesia, which are additional factors he tells his patients when they’re faced with surgery.

He admitted it’s easier for patients to be put under general anesthesia, but praised the anesthesiologist at CMC, saying, “We’re lucky with Mike Klaeser who’s here. You know he is not a guy to take the easy way for anything, and he’s a big part why I work here because he’s so dedicated to figuring out better ways to do stuff. It’s nice to have a partner like him helping me with pain control. He’s unbelievable, the hospital is so blessed to have him.”

One of the more recent procedures Dr. Olson offers is anterior hip replacement, noting it doesn’t require cutting through any muscles like the posterior surgery does. He said it became clear about two and a half years ago that anterior hip replacement surgery was something he had to look into after one of his patients from Manitowoc insisted he be the one to do the procedure for her.

Olson said, “I did her first hip in Manitowoc, and then it was easier to develop the system here because I always had the same team. Mike and the people working in the room were a very consistent team, which I wouldn’t get in Manitowoc. So it was easier for me to improve the process, and a year later she came and had her other one done here.”

Olson added, “Frankly she said she was impressed with the experience.

People coming from a bigger hospital are going to wonder about going out to this little place, but once they have the experience and just realize that everyone here is so focused on taking care of local people that most of the time they know, the level of service is different. It’s a whole different perspective. Whereas as the hospital gets bigger, it’s not really personal because there’s no real connection.”

He compared the process to doing a NASCAR pit stop, saying, “You want to have six people take care of your car that know exactly how to do it to get it done efficiently and quickly. So the team really becomes an important part to the driver because if it’s a bad pit stop, you lose a bunch of spots. It’s the same way

Dr. Craig Olson is an orthopedic surgeon at Calumet Medical Center.

Janet Murphy photo

here. They’re all so valuable.”

The NASCAR reference is no accident, as Olson’s other passion is driving and restoring racecars. Olson said he’s been going to Road America since 1983 when he came to Chicago for medical school. While he’s been the driver, having raced mainly at Road America in Elkhart Lake and a few laps at Kaukauna and the Milwaukee Mile, he said he and his mechanic, Kyle Bauknecht from Val-

ue-Pro in Reedsville, now restore cars together, including mostly NASCAR cars and old muscle cars, like Mustangs and Camaros going back to the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. “I really like that part.

I can be a racer over there, or I can be an orthopedic surgeon over there, and they’re both things I’m passionate about which makes it fun.”

Olson resides in Elkhart Lake with his wife, Renée.

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Relaxation helps overall health

As busy and productive as our lives are, we seldom take the time to relax and take care of ourselves.

According to licensed massage therapist Sherry Winkel of Therapeutic Touch, LLC in Kiel, the goal of massage therapy is to reduce stress, relax muscles, diminish pain, promote overall wellness, and increase circulation.

It can also lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, increase range of motion, and enhance your immune system.

At Therapeutic Touch, 317 Fremont St., a variety of massage therapies are available to meet your needs. Offered are relaxation, therapeutic (deep tissue), myofascial release, Craniosacral Therapy, lymphatic, Raindrop Therapy, and facial massage.

“Massage therapy is one way to help ease your body back into balance,” Winkel said. “We also need to look at other

areas of your life as we work toward achieving a balanced body. We all know dietary changes and exercise play a role, but it is so much more than that. While it can be overwhelming, we believe in making these changes one by one. We want you to succeed and keep building on that success.”

Celebrating 15 years of service, Winkel would like to thank all of her clients who have used massage therapy and think it can help. She added, “Start today, take charge of your health and take the time to start listening to your body. Make massage therapy a part of your health regime and call today for an appointment.”

Winkel is nationally certified and a licensed massage therapist in Wisconsin.

She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Sherry’s business hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays by appointment only. Other hours are available by request, depending on availability. Call 894-7976 to schedule an appointment.

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Something for everyone at Seasons by Design

By Faye Burg A popular specialty gift store located in New Holstein and Chilton continues to see growth while it offers a wide array of specialty products at reasonable prices not often found in small towns.

Seasons by Design is a popular destination specialty shop that features home décor, garden accents, and a ladies fashion boutique offering customers a close to home destination for their gift, apparel and home specialty item shopping needs.

Each store location offers similar yet completely different inventories. Owner Jillayne Bertram said Chilton has embraced the recently added location in Chilton and she is pleased with the growth of both stores. “Our customers are amazed at everything we have to offer,” she said.

High quality brand name and made in the U.S.A. items fill both stores. Bertram prides herself on offering unique treasures and hard to find items, which is one of the aspects that set her specialty shops apart from many other stores. “The stores are within minutes of each other,” she said.

“You don’t have to travel far to find anything you might possibly need.”

Home décor, gift and baby brands including Mud Pie, Kitras Art and Glass and more can be found at Seasons by Design stores as well as a complete line of memorial remembrance products. Unique memorials including pet memorials are part of a large selection of memorial offerings aiming to meet customer needs.

The assortment of inspirational and religious gifts has been hugely popular for Bertram as she continues to work to expand the area to satisfy the high demand for the merchandise.

Unique and hard to find home décor and specialty gifts comprise a large amount of inventory within the store, which changes with each season, and as the industry trends evolve. The walls and displays located in each Seasons by Design store are filled with current accents for the home including quality metal wall art, clocks, mirrors, lamps, table top accessories, and more for every taste and style of decorating, all at reasonable prices. “Each store has different product lines and different items,” Bertram said, adding her goal is to provide a positive and customer service oriented shopping experience.

Sassafras interchangeable insert mats, Inspirational insert lamps, a complete line of Ginger Snaps interchangeable jewelry

as well as Kameleon interchangeable sterling silver jewelry, Lindsay Phillips shoes and sandals with removable straps and snaps, Simply Noelle and other well-known popular designer lines of merchandise are just some of the unique and popular items customers can find at the stores. “Our locations is our savings,” Bertram said. “You don’t have to travel far for a lot of special occasion gifts. For every reason you would need something, we have it here. There are a lot of name brand items at each store.”

“Jillayne’s Boutique”, a full service boutique located within the Chilton store, offers an ever-changing wide variety of unique clothing and accessory items for all ages. Name brands including Coco + Carmen and Simply Noelle are part of the vast inventory of selections.

While the Chilton location is open year round, the New Holstein location is open from April through June and September through December. “It is seasonal,” Bertram explained.

Both stores feature a wide variety of gift merchandise with the New Holstein location also featuring a clearance section.

“Often we have customers shopping for the perfect sentimental or encouraging gift of support for any situation from uplifting a friend, to celebrating an achievement,” she explained. “It is so rewarding when we help them find just the right item for all of the milestones and joys in life, and the ups and downs we all experience along the way.”

Employees Mary Jaschob, who previously owned Country Floral in New Holstein for 30 years, and Toni Rodriquez, who worked at Country Floral for 15 years, both add a unique creative element to the stores and the store displays. Rodriquez has been with Seasons

by Design for over five years and works mainly in the New Holstein location while Jachob staffs the Chilton store. Both are part of a large number of part time and seasonal employees on staff to offer the best customer service experience possible to customers.

Special sales and specialty item events are held throughout the year along with new promotions. Store loyalty cards do not expire and can be used at both locations.

Bertram’s high standards in customer service are the reason customers are greeted with a warm smile and hello when they enter her stores and why she stocks everything a customer could need

Jazz crawl to be Aug. 11 in Plymouth

The Plymouth Art Center’s event and annual fundraiser, “The Cheese Capital Jazz and Blues Crawl for the Arts,” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 11.

When the first PGA golf event came to town, organizers decided to enhance an already scheduled art show opening by adding a little jazz music; well, actually six live jazz bands. The event was a huge success attracting thousands of people between 4:30 p.m. and midnight.

Fourteen years later, the Jazz & Blues Crawl Fundraiser for the Arts continues with 11 live bands at the PAC and seven other downtown clubs and restaurants—Antonio’s, City Club, Classics Turner Hall, The Depot Restaurant, 52 Stafford, Plymouth Tap, and Wild Shots Pub. Again this year people can ride the trolley to the venues from 7 to 11 p.m.

The event is sponsored by Sargento, Masters Gallery, and The Sartori Com-

pany. Recently Plymouth officially claimed its title as the “Cheese Capital of the World.” Food and refreshments will be available at all venues, including the PAC’s Bourbon Street Café, featuring a menu by Three Guys and A Grill.

A new exhibition, “Wabi-Sabi” by the Fiber Artists Coalition sponsored by Van Horn Auto Group, will be on display in Gallery 110 North. A live auction of the signature art piece created by Madison artist Dan Gardiner will be held at 7 p.m.

Adding to the excitement of the evening there will be a silent auction of gift baskets, original art, dining certificates, entertainment tickets, and other unique items; a “Big Cash” raffle; and the Tom Ferderbar Photography Raffle. Purchase a keepsake wristband for just $10 and receive one free ticket for the “Big Cash” raffle. Wristbands and raffle tickets are available now.

Seasons by Design owner Jillayne Bertram stands near just one of the impressive product displays in her Chilton store.

Faye Burg photo

for any special occasion in their life. “All occasions are observed to inspire with our offerings ever changing and in a price range people can afford,” she said. “We have everything you need from that quick $10 gift to more expensive items.”

Spring and summer garden and décor

items can now be found in abundance as Bertam continues to change her inventory with the seasons.

Seasons by Design is located at 2605 Ford Dr. in New Holstein and at 102 Southside Shopping Center in Chilton.

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Mill Street Live one of PAC programs

The Plymouth Arts Center produces over 150 events each year with annual attendance topping 20,000.

PAC programming offers opportunities to get involved either on the stage or behind the scenes. The PAC also enjoys partnering with other performing arts groups such as Youth Theatre Company, and hosts events for fellow Sheboygan Performing Arts (SPA) members, Sound Celebration and Theatre for Young Audiences, and other nonprofit groups, i.e.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters, women’s groups, 4-H, Sheboygan County Historical Research Center’s Second Saturdays, area School District events, and more.

Additionally, the PAC is available to rent for a wide variety of gatherings— recitals, weddings, showers, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation parties,and business meetings. Executive Director Donna Hahn said, “We are perfectly located at the busy corner of Eastern Avenue, Mill and North streets in downtown Plymouth in a stunning, newly remodeled, historical building—originally H.W. Motor Sales & Service and Van Horn Auto.”

The Plymouth Arts Center has proven its commitment to entertainment experiences of almost every variety throughout the year. “In summertime we become an oasis for cool music on warm Friday evenings,” Hahn said. “We kick off the summer with a big performance by the Kids From Wisconsin on Friday, June 23 at the Plymouth High School Acuity Auditorium. We congratulate our hometown Kid, Alex Turicik, who is playing guitar in the show band for his second year, and Kohler performer, Bridget Bullard, who is celebrating her hometown show in Plymouth with Alex.” Reserved seating tickets are still available.

Then get ready to “rock out” in your seats as the Plymouth Arts Center presents “Mill Street Live” Fridays in July and August. Now in its ninth season, this high energy song and dance musical revue features members of the Mill Street Guild and is regarded as one of the most entertaining shows in the area.

“Mill Street Live’s” music choices span the generations. This summer featured artists will include The Beatles, Lady GaGa, Bon Jovi, Frank Sinatra,

Styx, Michael Jackson, Journey, etc.

“This show is truly enjoyable for all ages,” Hahn said. “Families are encouraged to attend.”

The series opens on Friday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer on Friday evenings—July 14, 21, 28, and on Aug. 4 and 18 with the finale on Aug. 25. (The Plymouth Arts Center’s 14th Annual Jazz Crawl Fundraiser for the Arts is Friday, Aug. 11). Tickets are available in advance and at the door—adults $13 (tax included); $8 for children ages 6 to 12; free for kids 5 and under.

The 2017 cast of “Mill Street Live” has been announced. The ladies are Jade Paswaters, Shannon Wadzinski, Katie Sievert, and Sam Gretz. The gentlemen are Josh Ludens, David Colton, Cole Becka, and Levi Kohlmann.

The 2017 creative team members are Ariel Ducat-director; and choreographers Kevin Sievert, Tricia Roberts, Shannon Wadzinski, Katie Jo Shimulunas, Sam Gretz, Katie Sievert, and Ariel Ducat. The choral director is Kevin Sievert. Pat Smith is the lighting director. Costumes were coordinated by Ariel Ducat; poster design and photography is provided by Kevin Sievert and Ariel Ducat.

The performers’ motto is “We Sing!

We Dance! We Entertain!” This year’s show will feature several new, young, talented performers from across the area, while being choreographed by some veteran Mill Street Guild members. This show is an eclectic selection of music.

The Plymouth Arts Center’s and the Mill Street Guild’s vision for producing an outstanding show would not be possible without the commitment and generosity of private and corporate donors and playbook advertisers. Through fundraising programs it is possible to present the show for community and visitor enjoyment at an affordable cost.

Businesses and individuals who wish to support the show through sponsorships or who would like to advertise in the playbook may contact the PAC office, (920) 892-8409. This year’s sponsors are Masters Gallery, Bank First National, Sargento, and Suhrke Insurance Agency.

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Elkhart Lake, WI • 888.489.2487 • osthoff.com