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4 LIGHTING UP THE HOLIDAYS Area holiday lighting displays a big hit for visitors

14 IT’S ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS

Area businesses gear up with holiday offerings for their customer bases

your voice 3 WOMEN IN MOTION What is your favorite holiday decoration

39 DARLENE BUECHEL The sport of coloring

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we asked > What is your favorite HOLIDAY DECORATION? “My husband, in his blinking Rudolph boxers.

The inconvenient part is having to hide him in the closet when we have guests.”

CHRIS CASTINO “My Christmas tree with white lights and silver and red ornaments.”

BRENDA ST PIERRE “My favorite holiday decoration has to be the little homemade hand turkeys that kids make in school. I received my very ¿rst hand turkey that my daughter made last year and it is by far still my most treasured holiday decoration. There is just something really special about decorations that are made by your children that make the holidays just a little bit sweeter.”

ELIZABETH BEHNKE “Every December my husband takes me to the WPS Garden of Lights at Green Bay Botanical Garden. There we enjoy over 300,000 twinkling lights and walk through a 60 foot caterpillar.

This is the 22nd year of the Garden of Lights and every year they change it up. Whether you walk the paths or take a horse drawn wagon ride on your nighttime visit, you’ll enjoy a magical winter wonderland. Check it out!”

DARLENE BUECHEL “This one is easy! My favorite Christmas decoration is my Mother’s old Santa.

Mom was born in 1917 and she always told the story of how she received “her Santa”

as a gift from her Aunt & Uncle when she was 3 years old. That makes this wonderful little guy almost 100 years old himself! He stands about 18 inches tall & shows a little wear but he never ceases to poignantly remind me of the spirit of the season & the love we share.”

PENNY NOVITOVIC “I love fresh evergreens and berries in garlands, wreaths and arrangements. So naturally beautiful and wonderfully scented!”

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PAMELA BUTLER CHANNEL “The Nativity of Jesus. My dad is a woodworker and each year he designs and crafts a wood project that contains the holy nativity.

LISA MATHES “Favorite Holiday decoration. My manger scene, it’s not only something we put up together as a family, but also a reminder of what the Christmas season is celebrating.”

RACHEL ROLF “My favorite Christmas decoration is our Christmas tree. I have a large collection of vintage and newer ornaments that go on the tree every year. We put the tree up at the beginning of December and don’t take it down until the second week of January. We love looking at the lit tree in our living room every evening, and when I walk the dog out in the evening, I can enjoy it from the outside also.”

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“My Christmas tree! It holds many sentimental ornaments that we have gifted to my children throughout the years highlighting at least one special event/sport/trip from that year. The plan is to give them their ornaments when they get married/ move out into a home of their own, as a fantastic start to decorating their own tree with past memories while adding to it with new memories.”

“The Nativity. During advent my kids would set up the Manger with all the people and animals. Each year one was in charge of taking care of baby Jesus until Christmas Day, when they would get the special honor of placing the baby in the manger.”

DEB KLINGEISEN “My birthday is the week before X-mas. I have a ¿ve foot black X-mas tree with white lights and it is decorated every year with Waterford and lead crystal ornaments dating back to 1978—my birthday present each year is the new dated Waterford ornament and each one is a favorite. My absolute favorite ornament on that tree is the pink swan glass ornament that my Dad gave my Mom for her 16th birthday on Jan. 21, 1940. It always has its place near the top of the tree.

LYNN SCHWENSOW “The Christmas tree all decorated!”

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he holidays are perfect for spending time with family and friends. What better way to do that than in the comfort of your vehicle driving through a park that has been transformed with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights set to music aired on your radio? Already know we are talking about Making Spirits Bright, the drive through holiday lights show in Evergreen Park in Sheboygan?

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Are you someone who visits multiple times and just can’t wait for the first snowfall to enhance the experience?

What, haven’t visited yet, then this is the year.

Driving through Making Spirits Bright can be the ideal way to enjoy an escape from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Open from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Eve, Dec. 24), there are 38 total nights

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This is the event’s seventh year and each one gets bigger and better.

It all began with members of the Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs as a means to spread holiday cheer in combination with doing good for the community. While entrance to Making Sprits Bright is free, food pantry item donations are requested. All donated items are delivered to the Sheboygan County Food Bank each night and their volunteers disburse to food pantries throughout the county. The donations come at a time of year when need is the greatest so the creation of the Making Spirits Bright event has been important for so many people. The grand total of pantry items donated over the past six years is 373,000 pounds - that’s more than 186 tons.

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Visitors to Making Spirits Bright may also choose to contribute a monetary donation at the completion of the route. These funds support the building and refurbishing of displays and other costs associated with this incredible undertaking. A portion of monies collected is also donated to local not-for-profits in exchange for service. Even if you are not inclined to

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of canned goods when we hear the words “food drive� please also consider donating personal care items which typically run low at the food pantries.

These may include shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, tissue and toilet paper, diapers, and baby wipes.

If you prefer to contribute food, here are some of the most requested items: canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, rice, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, and canned fruits. Please also watch expiration dates of donated items.

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offer a monetary donation, make sure to receive a complimentary copy of the event booklet from the volunteers in the igloo.

What can you expect at Making Spirits Bright? When you drive the 1.1 mile route, you begin by tuning your radio to 89.1FM. The lights are choreographed to the music played on your radio.

A sampling of some of the displays is Whoville, Magical Igloo, North Pole Post Office, Northern Lights, and Candyland. The perennial favorites are the Icicle Tunnel, Overhead Stars, and Racing Arches. In addition to the lights show, you may even catch a glimpse of the local wildlife that calls the park their home.

If you prefer someone else drive you through the park, or you have a large group that would like to be together, ride the trolley.

Boarding begins across the street at Quarryview Center every Friday through Sunday night. The trolley leaves every 45 minutes (from 5:15 to 8:15 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Sundays) and is $2 per person with children under one free. The trolley is fully enclosed and features old-fashioned style

with modern conveniences.

Decorative wooden bench seating and the wood and brass interior will make you feel like you are riding a street car of yesteryear.

And don’t worry about the weather outside; the trolley is heated to assure comfort.

While at Quarryview Center, consider purchasing raffle tickets to enter the drawing to win wreaths specially crafted by professional local designers.

Enjoy complimentary entertainment from local musicians including a swing choir, an accordion band, a violinist, local school choirs, and more. Here you’ll also find concessions for sale such as frosted cookies, brownies, popcorn, hot chocolate, cider, and coffee. Relaxing with some refreshment in the festive Quarryview setting is a great way to begin or end your Making Spirits Bright evening. The Memory Ornament tree is also found here and you can purchase a customized ornament for $15.

One of the most popular attractions at Quarryview Center is Santa. You’ll find him in the ideal setting for taking that annual holiday photo. Bring your own

camera or phone though since the volunteers aren’t able to shoot photos with Santa.

Keep in mind that Quarryview Center is open every Friday through Sunday from Nov. 23 through Dec. 23, 5 to 9 p.m. So each Monday through Thursday, you can drive through Making Spirits Bright but won’t be able to include a stop at Quarryview.

In the six years that Making Spirits Bright has taken place, there have been some great side stories: one couple had their first date while another got engaged in the park, 25 members of the local Jeep club decorated their vehicles and paraded through, motor coaches have planned the event as the stop for a trip,

seniors from an assisted living facility in Milwaukee were treated to a drive through the park, and watch for license plates on vehicles from throughout the nation.

This event has added to the attractions that make Sheboygan County a tourist destination.

When you are ready to be a part of the behind-thescene activities, there are many ways to volunteer. The success of the event hinges on hundreds of people who invest thousands of hours.

The large scale of Making Spirits Bright means work goes on year-round and there are volunteer options for people of all skill levels and availability of time commitment. For details, visit the Volunteer page on the web site at the end of

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LIFE | Adding light for the holidays this article.

Take some time for yourself, gather family, friends and your pets, and find time to make the drive through Making Spirits Bright. You’ll discover a new holiday tradition that will excite your spirits while warming your heart through the generosity of contributing pantry item donations to those who really need the help.

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Lincoln Park Zoo Manitowoc The annual drive through tour of holiday wonder at Lincoln Park Zoo begins on Nov. 23 and continues through Dec. 29.

The enchanting holiday drive thru light show includes animated displays, thousands of lights and a 60 foot lit tunnel.

Cost of the event is $5 per car or $40 per bus load. All proceeds benefit improvements at Lincoln Park Zoo. Visitors are encouraged to visit Santa’s cabin every Friday night before Christmas to enjoy cookies and cocoa.

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8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays from Nov. 23 through Dec. 15 and every night from 5 until 8 p.m. from Dec. 20 through Dec. 29.

Sunday, Dec. 30, a one and two mile walk/run will be held beginning at 5 p.m.

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last. Pre-registration can be done at the Manitowoc Recreation Department located at 3330 Custer Street between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Late registrations will also be accepted the day of the event.

Lincoln Park is located at 1215 N 8th Street in Manitowoc. Additional information can be found by calling (920) 629-4684.

Delightfully Calumet Delightfully Calumet is coming back to the Calumet County fairgrounds for a second year beginning Dec. 1 at 5:45 p.m.

Formerly known as Delightfully Chilton, the name was changed this year in order to support all local organizations through out Calumet County.

The event will run each Friday and Saturday night through December from 5 until 9 p.m.

Non-profit organizations that have participated in the event include, the Calumet County Fair board, Chilton Lions, Chilton Youth Club, Chilton Kiwanis, Chilton Optimist Club, Brillion Lions, Future Business Leaders of America, Kiel Lions, New Holstein Lions, New Hope Center, and Stockbridge Lions.

All food donations given during the event will be used to support local food pantries that service Calumet County.

More information can be found by visiting www. delightfullycalumet.com.

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LIFE | Adding light for the holidays

Lakeside Park holiday lights Each holiday season Lakeside Park, which is located on Lake Winnebago in Fond du Lac, shines brightly with thousands of lights, animated scenes and heart-warming holiday music.

This year’s event will begin on Thursday, Nov. 22 and run through Tuesday, Jan. 1 from dusk until 11 p.m.

Lakeside Park is located at 555 N. Park Avenue and offers this free event where visitors can enjoy the show from the comfort of their car.

Best viewing of the show is offered in the parking lot across the street from the large display. Visitors are asked to tune their radio

to 87.9 FM to listen to the music that accompanies the light display.

A computer is programmed to run the show schedule, starting and ending the show at specific times.

The entire display is

managed by special light controllers from Light-ORama that are networked together. The controllers manage over 400 sections of light that can change up to 20 times a second.

3000 additional channels are assigned to the 16-foot multi-color LED grid.

A snack cabin is located in the parking lot across the street from the light display where snacks, hot cocoa and apple cider can be purchased.

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ith an intense love of everything agriculture, Amber O’Brien is thrilled to have recently taken the helm as Calumet County’s UW Extension Agriculture Educator.

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Agriculture in her blood

Amber spent her childhood with her three sisters growing up in rural Fond du Lac County where both parents were employed in the agricultural industry.

Home schooled through grade five and very involved on the farm, Amber started her own steer business at age nine. “My steers were more than just a herd of cattle, they were my pets.

Buddy was the name of my favorite steer. I walked him around like a dog with a leash and collar when he was a calf. As he got bigger, I would call his name and he’d come running across acres of pasture. He never left my side as we walked around the farm together.”

Amber’s mother took videos of Buddy putting his front legs on Amber’s shoulders as she taught the steer to hug. “He was a couple of hundred pounds,” she remembers. “I would also take naps with him after bedding the barn with fresh straw.”

Amber and her sisters would often attempt to ride full grown steers, not always successfully.

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“I am a cow-person,” she said. “I enjoy helping my dad with his grain farm rolling soybeans, moving the grain cart from field to field, and combining; but I have always enjoyed taking care of the cattle in the barns

more than field work.”

Amber fondly remembers corn harvest season as her father would allow the girls to play in the corn in the gravity boxes or grain trucks.

Amber went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus to earn her Bachelor’s Degree of Science with a major in animal biology and a minor in environmental science. She also received certification as a Veterinary Technician at Madison Area Technical College and has spent time working as a goat and cow dairy herdsman and a veterinary technician.

Calumet County’s Ag Educator Now at age 25, Amber embarks on her new career as agriculture educator for Calumet County and looks forward to working with area farmers, helping them with their issues and questions.

Amber said she is excited about the unlimited learning opportunities, meeting new people, building relationships and helping farmers while she serves Calumet County.

She said she will work hard to provide effective educational programs, information tools, and stay current on agriculture research and updates. By

“I would also like to educate non-agriculture residents about farming practices,” she added.

has questions regarding agriculture,” she shared. “I truly appreciate the hard work that farmers put in every day to feed and fuel the world. With my connection to the University, I am able to serve the farmers of Calumet County by providing the resources to help them achieve their goals.”

With the agriculture educator position vacant for two years, Amber said her biggest challenge right now in serving the community has been letting farmers and residents know she is here.

Thoroughly enjoying her visits to area farms, Amber is open to invitations from farmers so she can learn more about the agricultural community throughout the county.

“I am here to listen to the needs and concerns of the farmers of Calumet County, or anyone who

Active in the community, Amber assists at the Calumet County Fair by working in the birthing barn

doing so, she said she will be able to allow farmers the opportunity to increase their knowledge on subjects such as management practices, conservation practices, financial guidance, and more.

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delivering baby goats and calves and taking care of the baby animals in the barn. “I also attend many agriculture committee meetings throughout the county including Calumet County Farm Bureau, Market Animal, Dairy Promotion, Master Gardeners, and other agricultural organizations.”

raise my kids on the farm.”

Amber is actively involved in the Calumet County Forage Council and assists with education and set up at Sundae on the Farm events.

Christmas time is always special in Amber’s family and includes loud Christmas music and a lot of food. “My mom rallies my sisters and I to cook enough food to feed a small army,” she said.

“After opening presents on Christmas Eve night, we watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”

In her personal life, Amber looks forward to owning a hobby farm someday where she would like to have goats, beef, cattle, alpacas, horses, chickens and enough acreage to make her own feed. “I hope to get married someday, start a family, and

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When she is not working, Amber enjoys spending time with her family, fourwheeling, drinking wine and spending time with her six goats. “Anything outdoors,” she said. “My Australian Shepherd Dallas enjoys herding my goats and riding in tractors.”

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“Some of my favorite Christmas memories were made at my grandparent’s house up north on Pelican Lake,” she said. “Ice fishing, ice skating, sledding, and building snow forts were just a few of the fun activities we would do around Christmas time.

Baking Christmas cookies with my grandma, mom and aunts was a yearly tradition.

My grandpa always made sure the wood stove was stacked, with temperatures reaching well over 80 degrees in the house every day.”

forward to making Calumet County her permanent home for the rest of her career. “I hope to continue to build relationships with the farmers of Calumet County and build trust with the agriculture community so they know that I am the person they can reach out to when they have farming questions or need unbiased resources to improve their farming practices.”

Amber’s office is located in the Calumet County Courthouse UW-Extension located at 206 Court Street in Chilton. She can be reached at (920) 849-1450, extension 3 or by email at amber.obrien@ces.uwex. edu.

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But let’s face it—this time of year is really all about Christmas.

With each passing day the build-up grows to that special holiday. Concerts, family gatherings, special events, decorations— Christmas is everywhere.

And, of course, there is the shopping. Adding to the enjoyment of the season is the fact that eastern Wisconsin has so many great and unique retail locations at which people can find just the right gift for anyone on their giftgiving list. Some of those special shops are featured here!

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to car, motorcycle, and racing enthusiasts of all ages.

Most people would expect a race track souvenir shop to be filled with things like event T-shirts, hats, and key chains, but The Paddock Shop exceeds those expectations by offering high-quality apparel, wall décor, toys, home goods, leather goods, books, purses, jewelry, greeting cards, and more. On a souvenir level, Road America focuses on presenting its iconic track and logo in as many ways as it can— etched on martini glasses, embossed on leather, stitched on sweaters, and knit into socks. Even a dog can sport the RA logo on a collar and leash. With the holidays here, people often hear how hard it is to find gifts for guys. The Paddock Shop is the go-to shop for those gifts, not just at the holidays but throughout the year.

Just a visit to the Paddock Shop is an experience. The fun, vibrant product mix is displayed in a setting that is a blend of man cave, race shop, book store, and boutique. As customers move through the 5,000 square foot space they are treated to vintage photographs of Road America’s legends, carefully selected artwork, and lighting made from automotive and motorcycle parts. During the holiday shopping season the shop really glows in the lights of a bright red 12-foot Christmas tree all decked out with motorsports-themed ornaments, of course.

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Boelter’s Jewelers LLC Boelter’s Jewelers has been a Manitowoc business for over 91 years.

The Boelter family began the business in 1927 with a desire to help area residents with their jewelry needs.

Opening first in a small store across from Washington Park, the business grew throughout the years and is now located in a larger location at 2101 Washington St. where it thrives today.

“I have worked at Boelter’s for over 30 years and my husband Tom and I purchased the business in May of 2015,” said Kathy Muench of Boelter’s Jewelers. “Presently Boelters has 11 employees. We are proud of the confidence our customers, friends, and neighbors have shown in our business.”

Let us help you with any of the following: • Free cleaning and inspection of your jewelry • Free estimates • Free engraving on Boetler’s engravable merchandise • Resizing and repairs • Earring and clasp repairs • Stone and prong replacement • Chain repairs

• Restyling rings, pendants, etc....

• Batteries for most watches • Watch repairs • Restring pearl necklaces • Attach charms • Appraisals • Buy unwanted gold and silver

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SEASONS| All About Christmas Kathy added, “Boelter’s Jewelers is the perfect place to find a distinct present that adds bling to Christmas gift giving. Our store showcases a selection of fine jewelry that includes a mixture of genuine gemstone and diamond earrings, necklaces, and rings. There are many options in our fashion jewelry, sterling silver, and estate jewelry collections.

We also have an attractive assortment of Seiko, Pulsar, and Caravelle watches, Seiko clocks, Chamilia and Trollbeads, Add-a-Pearls, baby jewelry, and children’s banks. Charm bracelets, personal and medical ID bracelets, religious medals, tie bars, and money clips make exceptional holiday gifts. Boelter’s Jewelers also highlights the Christmas season by offering the beautiful Ne’Qwa Christmas ornaments. “One of the top priorities of Boelter’s Jewelers is to continue to give our customers that personal, quality service they have come to expect,� she said. “From jewelry repair or watch batteries, to pearl restringing or ring resizing, Boelter’s strives to provide any jewelry needs our customers may desire. We are also able to take those items that have sentimental meaning and reset them in a new setting of the customer’s own design.

At Boelter’s Jewelers, we want customers to feel comfortable and have fun choosing that special holiday gift. These are just a few reasons why Boelter’s is

known as ‘Manitowoc’s Busiest Jewelry Store.’�

Henning’s Cheese The holiday season is a great time to remember family and friends with a gift box or just a mixed box of Henning’s Cheese.

In 1914 Otto Henning purchased a small corner factory and began making cheese. By 1963 his son Everett had taken over the factory and a few short years later moved the factory to its present location. Over the years Everett collected old cheese and butter making equipment that is now on display in a small museum at the factory. In the 1980s Everett’s children Kay, Kerry, and Kert came back to help expand Henning’s Cheese into national markets. Today Everett’s grandchildren Mindy, Rebekah, Joshua, and Zachary are helping to continue the success that

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Cheese still stands as a testament of the family’s commitment to making great quality cheese locally—for national enjoyment. With the help of Henning’s dedicated employees, consistent quality continues to be a source of pride.

People are invited to experience some of the best tasting and highest quality cheeses available today.

case, Honeywood wine, Kohler brandy, and lots of new liquor in the past year. Also added or having expanded are holiday gifts, the large selection of plants, poinsettias, Lang premium calendars and planners, jewelry, lotions, and body products.

Lilybee Flowers

While Strobl celebrates her first anniversary as owner of the business, the location at 2126 Wisconsin Ave. (STH 32/57) has been producing some of the area’s finest floral designs for over 25 years. Now with over 10 years of experience in the floral industry, Strobl offers trending design with great service.

Lilybee Flowers of New Holstein has come a long way in its first year under the ownership of Carrie Strobl.

Providing easy access for locals and catching the eye of people just passing through, Lilybee Flowers has added a chocolate

was started by their greatgrandfather.

Kert Henning said, “Our cheese store features fresh, warm cheese curds made Mondays through Fridays; over 100 flavors or varieties of cheese, wines from Wisconsin and California; fresh breaded cheese curds for deep frying; cheese and sausage trays; frozen Wisconsin brats, bacon, and other sausages; sliced and shredded cheese available upon request; a ‘special’ bin which changes daily; and a large variety of Wisconsin souvenirs, ice cream, and great tasting cheese samples.”

Henning’s Cheese store and museum are open Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and

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“When inside most people exclaim, ‘Wow, it’s bigger in here than it looks!,’” Strobl said.

Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Visitors can enjoy the museum at no cost to view antique cheese equipment and watch cheese being made through the viewing windows Monday to Friday mornings.

While the cheese store and museum are fun destinations to visit at any time of year, people also can conveniently shop online at www.henningscheese.com.

Gift box sets are available at a variety of price points.

Small, local, family dairy farmers continue to provide Henning’s cheese with a source of quality milk. These farmers pride themselves by pasture feeding their cows along with feeding them a carefully balanced diet of natural grains. Henning’s

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As the gift giving season nears, Lilybee Flowers has been busy creating and pushing the boundaries of fabulous finds. “Although we do have a website for ordering flowers and gifts, there is nothing like looking through the shop for the perfect gift,” she said. “We carry a large selection of wine, beer, and liquor, perfect for that hard-to-buyfor someone.”

Greeting cards and specialty foods are other products carried at Lilybee Flowers.

“Lilybee Flowers is truly a little gem of a shop and definitely worth a visit,” Strobl said.

Advanced Archery Advanced Archery, 320 W. Main St., Hilbert is a fullservice archery shop which has been doing business since 1997.

“We carry everything needed to outfit any archer or bowhunter,” said Tom Rand of Advanced Archery.

The business services and repairs all brands of bows and crossbows. It sells Mathews, Elite, PSE, and Mission bows as well as Mission, Ravin, and PSE

crossbows. “We carry the top accessory lines including HHA, QAD, Ripcord, Axion, and more,” Rand said.

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He added, “We have a variety of youth bow packages that make great Christmas gifts. For adults and children we also offer gift cards. Heater body suits are also popular gifts.

“Our manager and employees are all knowledgeable bowhunters and bow technicians are capable of fixing any issues our customers may have.”

Vern’s Cheese Vern’s Cheese has been in business for 54 years, a three-generation, familyowned business which offers a large variety of Wisconsinmade products.

Those products include cheese, meat, dairy, ice cream, glass-bottled milk, and specialty products.

“With the upcoming holiday season, feel free to choose the perfect gift from our pre-made gift boxes, or we can custom make one for you,” said Kari Meyers of the Chilton-based business.

“Our large selection of craft beer and wine is sure to complement any cheese

item you purchase, or by itself if you just feel the need to relax. We also have a wide selection of holiday and Wisconsin gift items that are sure to please everyone. Nueske hams make a wonderful entrée

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products weekly and change seasonally,” said owner Colette SchrothThurwachter. Examples of that are Christmas greens, wreaths, outdoor swags, and all colors of poinsettias.

through the gentle rolling hills of the area countryside to the garden center. At this time of year the colorful greenhouse of spring and summer gives way to a vast sea of red and white.

A Christmas open house is scheduled for Nov. 16-18.

Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses features all the traditional poinsettia colors as well as a variety of other colors and styles. All the poinsettias are locally grown at their nursery.

Schroth’s Brillion Floral & Gifts LLC is located at 119 S. Main St. in downtown Brillion. Find out more on Facebook, at the website schrothbrillionfloral.com, or call (920) 756-2921.

Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses entertaining needs.”

The Taste of the Holidays Open House at Vern’s Cheese is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. People can order online as well at www.vernscheese. com.

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perennials, hanging baskets, and outdoor planters.

Inside Schroth’s Floral is C.C.’s Boutique which carries the latest in fashion including capes, kimonos, leggings, sweaters, C.C. scarves and hats, jewelry, and shoes, all in sizes small to 3X. “We are adding new

Proudly serving Brillion and the surrounding area since 1969, Schroth’s Brillion Floral & Gifts LLC specializes in fresh and silk arrangements for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, and all occasions.

The business has a complete line of green and blossoming plants, wind chimes, outdoor statuary, and stepping stones. Its giftware includes Willow Tree figurines, Wall Decor, and CustomMade. In spring the greenhouse handles a complete line of annuals,

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A beautiful Christmas starts at Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses.

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Recipes, Recollections & Reminiscings from Marge

By Marge Petts On many occasions I have had the pleasure of entertaining my granddaughters for a few hours or sometimes overnight. I always try to plan a craft or sewing project for them to enjoy.

One time I assembled a large amount of scrapbook paper, glue, colored pens and markers, stickers, rubber stamps, etc., so they could make birthday cards for their mother.

Another time we made a mobile. We printed pictures from a source online, cut out the shapes, colored them and then hung them with string or thread from a branch or wire hanger. You need to print and cut out two of each design, so they have a front and a back. I printed owls for myself, and Lily printed elephants, her favorite animal.

While we work they love to talk and tell me all about their life since the last time I saw them. Of course, we always have snacks.

I’m not sure who has a more enjoyable visit, them or me!

I keep a ring binder labeled, “Craft Projects.� Whenever I see an idea in a magazine that I think we would enjoy, I tear out the page, slip it into a plastic sleeve and add it to my “Craft Project� book.

I have always liked snow or glitter globes or domes and have a nice sized collection of holiday themed globes, which I display every year. In my craft book I have instructions to make snow globes. I am going to accumulate the supplies I need to make these globes with my granddaughters. You will Âżnd a supply list and instructions at the end of this story.

While in a store a couple of years ago with my granddaughters, I listened to a man tell us that he and his wife had traveled to California, saw the Golden Gate Bridge and other

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tourist attractions throughout the country, but he said that the best and most memorable times were the visits with their grandchildren. Life is Good.

Don’t feel that you need to have children or grandchildren to do this project. This would be a good craft to do with a friend, no matter how old or young you are, or make several to set at everyone’s place at the table for a holiday dinner.

Make a Tiny Glass World Supplies you need: A clean and dry small glass jar and lid, such as an old baby food jar, jam, mustard or olive jar Acrylic paint and paintbrush Water-resistant glue Miniature plastic toys or ornaments (They should be small enough to Âżt on underside of jar lid) Distilled water Glitter Remove label from jar and Âżll jar with tap water, screw the lid on and test to be sure it is leak-proof. Unscrew the lid and empty water.

Paint lid with acrylic paint; let dry completely.

Glue toy or ornament to underside of the lid, keeping any glue away from the edge of the lid. Let dry completely.

Fill jar with distilled water, almost to the top. Pour glitter in the water and stir with a toothpick or small spoon.

Screw lid very tightly onto the jar. Shake the jar and watch the snowstorm!

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1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp. orange juice 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose Àour 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 cup chopped nuts 2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped frozen cranberries

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 3 tbsp. milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 tsp. salt 1-1/4 lbs. ground turkey 2-1/2 cups water 14-1/2 oz. can stewed tomatoes 2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced 2 small carrots, thinly sliced 2/3 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans 2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules 1 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. pepper

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar.

Stir in milk, orange juice and egg. Mix in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10-15 minutes.

Cranberry Mousse 6 SERVINGS 16 oz. can Jellied cranberry sauce 1 cup cranberry juice 3.0 oz. cranberry or raspberry Jell-O 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

In a large saucepan, bring the cranberry sauce and juice to a boil; cook and stir until smooth. Stir in the Jell-O until dissolved.

Cool slightly; transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until mixture begins to

In a large bowl, combine

“Rocks” Cookies thicken.

Fold in the whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Chill mixture for 3-4 hours or until ¿rm.

Roasted Chestnuts 6 SERVINGS 3 doz. chestnuts (about 1 lb.)

Warm water 2 tbsp. salt

Cover chestnuts with water. Bring to a simmer.

Turn off heat and stand 30 minutes; drain.

With a sharp knife, make a crisscross cut in top of

the breadcrumbs, milk, egg and salt. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1/2 inch balls. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches; drain if necessary.

In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.

Carefully add meatballs.

Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

each chestnut. Place in a single layer on a foil-lined baking pan. Sprinkle nuts with salt. Cover pan loosely with foil.

Roast in 425 degrees oven, for 15 minutes. Turn chestnuts; continue cooking until tender when tested with knife. Peel and Cool slightly before serving.

This is a very old recipe that was in my grandmother’s collection— you won’t ¿nd this in a cookbook 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening (Crisco or butter) 3 eggs 3 cups Àour 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water

1 tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 cup raisins, chopped ¿ne 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Cream together sugar and shortening, and then beat in eggs. Mix in dry ingredients. Drop from teaspoon (or tablespoon, if larger cookies are desired) onto baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

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ome may remember the site as a hopping night spot and dance hall.

Others may think of the the pub on the north end of Crystal Lake as a great gathering place.

Rumor has it that the new owners are planning to make it a hot spot once again, a place where people find

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it comfortable to stop for just about any reason, whether it be a cocktail, a meal or a great musical event.

In August, James Clary opened Rumors on the site of the former Chalet and Crystal Lake Inn—a place that has fashioned as a old world, “home style” pub, a place where people can come as a stranger and

leave as a friend.

“I retired last year and went crazy up north with nothing to do. That’s when I decided to Zen and go live the dream I have always wanted,” he said.

Then, in June, Clary put his energies into finding the right piece of property to launch his new business.

The third one he looked at spoke

FEATURED RESTAURANT | Rumors to his dream for an old world, home style pub that could also host bands, comedians and other forms of entertainment.

“I have always been known for hosting great parties at my home.

So, one of the things I wanted to do is make my place a very home spot, a place where people can come to relax—whether it’s stopping in for a cocktail, a dining experience, or for the family to spend some time together playing games,” he said.

For Clary the highest compliment a customer could offer to his new Rumors venture is that they feel like they are being invited into his home and joining in what ever activity is going on at the moment.

C O C K TA I L L O U N G E A homey, cozy full-service bar greets the visitor at the front entrance.

Tap beer emphasizes the down home approach with local Wisconsin brews on tap, including a pair from the nearby Plymouth Brewing Company.

Specialty cocktails of different kinds are featured on the drink menu, with the special Rumors touch. All cocktails are made from scratch, rather than mixes.

“We have already become well known for our old fashioneds,” Clary said. “We do the old-school, handmuddled old fashioned with a mix that we make up on our own.”

Similarly, Bloody Marys are made from a Rumors mix. Bloody Mary Sundays feature an amazing version of the classic for just $3, a drink that would easily fetch double that price at most other locations.

“We have always tried to think about things from the patron’s side of the bar. We knew what we wanted when we were customers, and that’s what we like to offer to our customers,” Clary added.

Rumors prides itself in offering a personable bartending staff, including one server who enjoys mixing drinks

ala “Cocktail” movie style twirling and tossing bottles in the process.

DINING EXPERIENCE Rumors tries to offer unique twists on its dining menu, rather than fitting into the standard mold.

Fridays are fish fry nights, with an emphasis on fresh seafood. “We try to

keep our fish as fresh as we can get it.

Too many places offer some breaded things from a supplier,” he said.

Rumors hand breads its own cod, using a Guinness beer batter. The result is a white and flaky fish.

Friday perch offerings featuring a light panko bread crumb crust, keeping the fish light and crunchy.

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For those who prefer non-breaded seafood, Rumors also offers baked cod and pan-seared scallops.

At Rumors, the specialty accompaniment is au gratin potatoes, as the chef keeps endless pans of the house favorite available with the seafood.

P R I M E R I B S AT U R D AY S Saturday nights are prime rib specialty nights at Rumors. The featured entree marinates for three days, then is slow cooked for the best flavor.

Clary recalls a recent encounter with an older gentlemen in the middle of the dining area on a Saturday evening.

As he approached the dining guest to inquire about how the meal was received, he braced for a response as the man sat back in his chair. Out loud, he claimed, “This is the best d#@%#& prime rib I have ever had.”

At least one other diner in the corner of the room agreed out loud.

The Rumors dining room seats approximately 50 people, with additional dining available by spilling over into the dance hall. For that reason, and the popularity of the food dishes, reservations are recommended on Fridays and Saturdays.

Wednesday nights are Wing Nights at Rumors. Wings are available for 50¢ apiece, complemented by your choice of 10 sauces, all made in house.

Wednesdays also feature a 2-for-$5 sandwich special, featuring roast beef and pulled pork. “These are normal size sandwiches,” Clary said. “They are not just sliders.”

Tuesday nights are known as Two for Tuesdays. Drinks are two of the price of one, as are 16 inch pizzas.

“It applies to all drinks. If you drink Glenlivet, you pay for the first one and the second one is free.”

Pizzas of many varieties are offered, including special low carb and

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FEATURED RESTAURANT | Rumors gluten free options with cauliflower and broccoli cheese crusts.

E N T E R TA I N M E N T ABOUNDS Rumors plans to continue the tradition of great entertainment that were part of the business location in days gone by—the days of the Chalet and Crystal Isle Inn. In October, Rumors hosted its Halloween Party with the Band Monro for dancing and listening pleasure.

Music impersonator Dave Ehlert, the man of 1,000 voices will be on hand to entertain December 8.

SUN BLIND LION RETURNS A major event with historic overtones will take place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 21 with a reunion show by former recording artist Sun Blind Lion.

“They have a great history here, and especially on this day of the year, so we are expecting a great crowd,” he said. Rumors can be located on the web at their Facebook page. Search for #rumors has it all.

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`b by y Dr. Dr Nic Nic Giebler, Gie ebler D.C. DC

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e’re Celebrating 10 Years of Health & Wellness at Giebler Chiropractic! Here’s How Chiropractic Care Impacts Women’s Health in Our Community Chiropractic care can have a big inÀuence on women’s health at all stages of life. Women can bene¿t from chiropractic care techniques like spinal adjustments, stretches and exercises, nutrition counseling and other chiropractic services that are designed to improve communication along the spinal cord, ensure proper functioning of the brain and other organs, and strengthen muscles/tendons/ligaments to reduce pain naturally and improve mobility & quality of life that allows each woman to remain active and better adapt to life’s everyday demands.

For over 10 years, I feel honored to have played an essential and supportive role in the health and wellness journey of many women and their families at Giebler Chiropractic in Kiel. I take the time necessary to understand the unique health needs each woman presents from her desire to live a healthier, fuller life, to speci¿c health ailments like migraines, sciatica, back & joint pain, sports injuries, prenatal & postpartum chiropractic care needs, and overall family wellness. However, rather than have me explain how chiropractic works and tell you about all the bene¿ts, I would rather you hear from other women who were willing to share their story about their experiences with chiropractic care!

Erin Klauck: “I was 34 weeks pregnancy with my second child, a baby girl. We were so excited! Time was getting closer to delivery and we were planning on having a home

birth. When my midwife checked me and declared that little Lily was still “head up” I needed to ¿nd a way to turn her down. I knew that we did not want to go the conventional route of turning her, as I had heard a few stories from other moms and researched the procedure. The midwife directed me to use some turning exercises and go see a chiropractor.

Dr. Nic was close by and I had heard a lot of good reports about him. So I went in and he tried adjusting me, using the “Webster Technique”. It was painless and easy for me and baby. Just before I arrived home a bit later, I felt Lily push and turn and she came full circle and head down! It was amazing. I was so happy. Unfortunately, she was so small at 34 weeks yet and turned back over again that evening. So we waited another week and let her grow a bit more. At 36 weeks, the morning I was supposed to see Dr. Nic again, I was actually able to turn her on my own at home with the exercises my midwife had shown me. Dr Nic inspected, and declared Lily ready to go! She stayed head down and her birth was almost painless and so beautiful! Having Dr. Nic as another option took away the stress that I would have had, had I needed to go in to turn her in the hospital.”

Heather Thiry: “I ¿rst came to Giebler Chiropractic several years ago to address a nagging pain I was experiencing while running. I was initially seeking treatment/ relief for this pain through my primary care physician with limited success or relief. I knew of Dr. Nic through the local running community, and after casually telling him about the pain I was dealing with and listening to his response, I felt con¿dent he would better understand how to treat my pain.

I had also experienced success with chiropractic care earlier

in my life, and was comfortable pursuing a more natural method of treating and healing my body so I could resume my running routine and enjoy improved quality of life in my daily routine without pain.

In my experience, chiropractic care and adjustments don’t cause me pain or discomfort. Rather, I feel a tremendous amount of relief after receiving either active or maintenance care adjustments/treatment. It is also remarkable for me to see the positive difference in other people I have interacted with both prior to and after their chiropractic adjustments and/or treatments now that I work at Giebler Chiropractic.

To see someone walk through the door of the of¿ce hunched over using a walker while assisted by a companion on one day, to just a few days later walking in through the same door in an upright position and without assistance is a true testament to the bene¿ts chiropractic care and treatment can provide without the use of medications or invasive procedures.

I continue with regular chiropractic adjustments in an effort to keep my body feeling its best so I can enjoy all the activities I am interested in. I enjoy spending time with my family in the great outdoors in a variety of activities: camping, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, swimming, riding fat tire & road bikes, downhill & cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. I also like to run and tend to have an overall adventurous spirit so sitting still is not something I am interested in typically! I also have background and training in health and wellness so ultimately I strive to enjoy a welllived life, which chiropractic care and taking care of myself nutritionally allows me to do!

Chiropractic care has provided me personally with effective, proven results that I was otherwise unable to achieve through my primary care physician or other medical specialists who recommended more invasive forms of treatment. I have dealt with bursitis in my knee, IT band issues, plantar fasciitis, and a soft tissue injury in my foot that I was able to successfully heal through chiropractic care, whereas the other treatment options offered to me through my primary care physician or specialist included medications, braces, cortisone injections, and potentially surgery. General chiropractic care has also improved my daily quality of life through regular maintenance adjustments, along with Dr. Nic’s special interest in nutrition that directly correlates to the body’s ability to function and perform at its best through the nutrition choices each of us make! Ultimately, I feel that if you are trying to maintain good health throughout your lifetime, chiropractic care can be a valuable piece of your health care puzzle that helps you live a healthier, fuller life!”

Donna Berchem: “I actually was a patient of the chiropractic of¿ce in Kiel prior to Dr. Nic joining the staff of Dr. Michael Schleicher. My primary reason for pursuing chiropractic care was for low back pain shortly after the birth of my last child. I felt tremendous relief and improved general physical function and chose to continue even after the low back pain was resolved. Years later—enter Dr. Nic. How fortunate the existing patients were to have

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such a knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic health advocate professional to continue at the already established chiropractic of¿ce. I immediately liked Dr. Nic. His passion for his profession and the wellbeing of everyone who walks through the door is very obvious.

Everyone’s health wellness journey and treatment expectations are different from one another. With that said, I am always con¿dent in the success of my chiropractic adjustments. If I am experiencing other issues Dr. Nic is always open to offering different techniques to resolve the pain and tenderness. I seek help because I consistently ¿nd a sense of balance and clarity after the spinal and neck manipulation. I feel much better leaving than when I entered.

I am continuously amazed at Dr. Nic’s spirit, energy and “verve” for his patients’ overall wellness, his crazy love of running long, long, yes long distances, his “Get Outside” and move motto, the “bowtie” Friday attire, when he brings his bulldog Bertha to the of¿ce, and lastly for his zest for life and love for his family. Kudos to Dr. Nic and staff for 10 years in business!”

Well, there you have it. The voices of a couple amazing women from the community. I’m very thankful and lucky for Erin, Heather, and Donna to share their thoughts. If you have questions or comments, don’t hesitate to ask! I look forward to sharing more stories in the future editions of Verve!

Have a wonderful and truly Blessed Holiday Season.

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CHERYL BRACK American Family Insurance The Cheryl Brack Agency of American Family Insurance offers all lines of insurance—home, auto, business, farm, life, and annuities.

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CHERYL BRACK for about six years prior to having the opportunity to take over the business when the previous American Family Insurance agent retired. “I thought it would be a great fit since I grew up in Kiel and attended Kiel schools,” Brack said. “We wanted our children to be raised in a small town.”

The local agency office is located at 617 Fremont St. Brack said, “About a year ago, we opened an additional office location at 2100 Wisconsin Ave. in New Holstein. I am grateful for the new opportunity and I am excited to see what the future holds. American Family offers great products at a competitive price.”

American Family sends surveys to clients to receive feedback on both the agency and the company.

“We strive to provide outstanding customer service and have been honored to receive the

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Dr. Bloomer is originally from Chilton. She went to undergraduate school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received her DDS from Marquette University School of Dentistry, graduating with honors. She said, “As I started to develop an interest in dentistry during

my undergraduate years, I volunteered at a clinic that treated underserved populations in Wisconsin. I also went on a mission trip to Costa Rica to provide dental care to those in need. These life-changing experiences confirmed my passion for dentistry.

“I started my career at Kiel and New Holstein Family

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DR. CAITLIN BLOOMER Kiel and New Holstein Family Dental Kiel and New Holstein Family Dental have two locations—Kiel and New Holstein.

There are two doctors who work at both locations—Dr. Gregory Furdek who owns both practices, and Dr. Caitlin Bloomer. “Our offices provide a full range of

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As for the future of Kiel and New Holstein Family Dental, Dr. Bloomer said, “Within a few years we plan to build a new facility and will continue to provide patients with the newest advancements in technology to offer the best possible care.”

Customers are reporting positive comments about Kiel and New Holstein Family Dental. “The one phrase I hear the most from patients is ‘I feel so comfortable here,’” Dr. Bloomer said.

“Patients comment on ‘how much we care’ about our patients as well. I am happy and proud to hear these comments, as I believe dentistry should be

of ups and downs with the changing economy and always managed to adjust and succeed. The future is always a monthto-month plan but always keeping in mind serving our communities long term as long as we are able.

a compassionate profession.

My goal is to make patients feel as comfortable as possible as we help improve their oral health and confidence.\

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Walber added, “I feel our customers know we have a heart for the communities we serve.”

WALBER CRES, LLP CRES, LLP started business Sept. 24, 1998 as Community Real Estate Services, LLP, and after a short period of time shortened the name to the acronym CRES, LLP. CRES currently staffs three real estate agents— Denise Summers, Lynn Kind, and Lucas Karls—along with broker/owners Tom Karls and Julie Walber.

“We sell residential, commercial and vacant land real estate in the counties of Manitowoc, Calumet, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan,” Walber said.

“Tom Karls and I started the business together as business partners in 1998,” she added. “I had been home with my young children after a career in

JULIE WALBER human resources and my youngest was going into kindergarten. Tom had two years left as Kiel city administrator and assisted the start-up while I was then available full time to get things rolling.”

Walber added, “We initially had short-term goals of a certain number of sales per month to cover our expenses. I was delighted to find that this line of work suited my personality and skill set well, and have enjoyed every year working in the area communities helping people buy and sell properties. Over the 20 years of business we have experienced a variety

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KIM RIEBE Eclectic Energy Kim Riebe of Eclectic Energy in Kiel is a licensed massage therapist and aesthetician.

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dental in July 2018,” Dr. Bloomer added. “I always had my eye on returning ‘home’ and serving the area and surrounding communities I grew up in. I look forward to developing long-term relationships with families in the area. I strive to have a patient-centered approach of dentistry and take pride in developing strong, trusting relationships with my patients.”

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Massage Therapy • Facials • Waxing • Spray Tans

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KIEL Milwaukee Area Technical College in the Aesthetics program and subsequently expanded Eclectic Energy to include skin care, hair removal, and spray tans.

Over the years, Kim has continued to hand craft soaps and other bath/body care products, creating her own body skin care line— BathHouse Collection—which continues to evolve and improve.

Appointments can be booked online at www. eclecticnergyllc.com. Also, be sure to stop by on Small Business Saturday or during Frolic on Fremont to take advantage of Eclectic Energy’s holiday sales.

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From Biofreeze to Bath Bombs, Eclectic Energy has a lot of body care options.

“Choose a facial that is just right for you,” Riebe said. “Whether you’re looking for a Restorative Facial or an Advanced Hydraderm Infusion, there are many customizable options to make the perfect treatment for your skin.”

Kim’s passion to help others began in 2002 when she was certified as an equine sports massage therapist. She then

continued her education to include equine acupressure and alternative therapies.

She was able to expand her practice to include dogs and cats.

After seeing amazing results with these therapies, she decided to do the same work with people and graduated from Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork in 2008. Eclectic Energy was established in 2011.

Always having an interest in skin care and cosmetic chemistry, Kim attended

Rachael Heeler has been a certified Jazzercise instructor for 11 years.

Classes in Kiel are offered at City Hall on Monday and Thursday nights at 6 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 8 a.m.

“We have a variety of formats including Dance Mixx, Flip Fusion, and Strength60,” Heeler said.

“These classes combine cardio and strength training or a full 60 minutes of strength training targeting major muscle groups to give a whole body workout. By offering different formats, students can switch up their workout, challenge their body, get off their plateau by kick starting their hearts.

At any workout a student can adapt the intensity, and we’ll keep the moves fresh while dancing to current top radio hits.”

She added, “I started as a student in 2006 and fell in love with the program so I decided to become an instructor. Jazzercise has been the only program that I have been able to stick with and that is because it is fun and effective.

After having three boys, Jazzercise got me back into shape and it’s my hour to let go of the daily stresses and just sweat it out.”

Asked about the future of Jazzercise, Heeler said, “I see Jazzercise continuing

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Celebrate the season with the Museum… …recreated H.C. Prange’s animated holiday window displays, Bruce the Spruce and fun family activities.

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Holiday Happenings BRILLION

Nov. 16, 17, 18 Schroth’s Brillion Floral & Gifts Christmas Open House

CHILTON

Nov. 30 Taste of the Holidays Open House, Vern’s Cheese, Fri. 9am-5pm Dec. 1 Taste of the Holidays Open House, Vern’s Cheese, Sat. 9am-1:30pm Dec. 1 2nd Annual Delightfully Calumet Light Show opens, 5:45pm.

Drive-thru light show open every Friday and Saturday in December, 5-9pm Dec. 1 Chilton Chamber of Commerce 24th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights, 5pm

ELKHART LAKE

Nov. 23 Elkhart Lake Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting and Caboose dedication, beginning at 3:30pm, Village Square Train Depot. Tree lighting 6:30pm Nov. 24 Holiday Wine Tasting Event: Lake Street Café, Paddock Club, Vintage Elkhart Lake, 3-5:30pm Jan. 25, 26, 27 Elkhart Lake Chamber of Commerce Schnee Days

KIEL

Nov. 24 Kiel Christmas Parade, 6:30pm, downtown Kiel Nov. 30 Holiday Open House at Millhome Nursery and Greenhouses 9am-5pm www.millhomenursery.com Dec. 1 Holiday Open House at Millhome Nursery and Greenhouses 9am-4pm www.millhomenursery.com Dec. 1 24th Annual Sleigh Bell Run/Walk 10am. www.sleighbellrun.com Dec. 1 Kiel Municipal Band Holiday Concert, 6pm at Kiel City Hall Dec. 7 7th Annual Frolic on Fremont, noon-8pm

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Dec. 1 A Blind Horse Christmas Market, 10am5pm. The Blind Horse. www. theblindhorse.com

MANITOWOC

FOND DU LAC

Dec. 1 Holiday Parade of Lights, 4pm, downtown Fond du Lac

Dec. 2 A Country Christmas, New Holstein High School, breakfast, Ecumenical Service, Timm House Tours, Bingo, holiday craft projects, food & beverage, photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus, free carriage rides, 8am-2pm. Information 920-898-5766 ext. 123

PLYMOUTH

Nov. 23 Plymouth Annual Christmas Parade 7pm, merchant specials, chili cook-off 4-7pm Nov. 24 Bluegrass Concert, Featuring: Chicken Wire Empire, The Honeygoats, Barbaro.

Plymouth Arts Center 7pm. www.plymoutharts.org

plymoutharts.org Jan. 9 “Music Under the Stars” 7:30pm, Plymouth Arts Center. www. plymoutharts.org Feb. 24th Annual 50s Sock Hop featuring The II Cool Band, 7-10pm. www. plymoutharts.org

SHEBOYGAN

Nov. 23 - Dec. 30 Holiday Memories- noon5pm, Mondays & Tuesdays ‘til 7pm. Sheboygan County Historical Society & Museum, info: www. sheboyganmuseum.org Nov. 25 Sheboygan Jaycees 26th Annual Holiday parade, 5pm Nov. 28 Special Event: Storytime with Santa. 2:30pm, www. sheboyganmuseum.org Dec. 5 Special Event: Storytime with Santa. 2:30pm, www. sheboyganmuseum.org

Nov. 21 30th Annual Lakeshore Holiday Parade 6:30pm. Visit Santa Claus at the Rahr-West Museum

Dec. 7 “A Charming Downtown Christmas,” Family evening event, free trolley rides, activities

Dec. 12 Special Event: Storytime with Santa. 2:30pm, www. sheboyganmuseum.org

Nov. 24-Dec. 25 Lights in Lincoln Park, See website for days/times. www. manitowoc.org

Dec. 14, 15 “Colors of Christmas”, Plymouth Arts Center Singers, Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, www.plymoutharts. org

Dec. 19 Special Event: Storytime with Santa. 2:30pm, www. sheboyganmuseum.org

MOUNT CALVARY

Nov. 22-Jan. 1 Lakeside Park Holiday Lights, dusk11pm

Christmas, “The Night Before Christmas” Fridays beginning Nov. 30, 5-8pm, Saturdays & Sundays beginning Dec. 1, 11am-3pm. www. newholsteinhistory.info for additional information.

Dec. 7 & 8 Live Christmas Nativity at Cristo Rey Ranch-Villa Loretto 5:30pm; information 920-904-5033

NEW HOLSTEIN The Timm House

Dec. 21, 22, 23 “The Story of the Nutcracker”, Plymouth Arts Center Theater Company and In Motion Dance Studio. www. plymoutharts.org Dec. 31 “Cheese Drop” downtown Plymouth, music, family fun, champagne toast at midnight. www.

SHEBOYGAN FALLS

Dec. 1 Main Street Memories & “Festival of Lights” Holiday Parade, 10am-3pm, parade 4:30pm. www.sheboyganfalls.org

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APPLIED REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology is a complementary therapy, which helps relaxation, improves mood, aids sleep, helps to relieve tension and improves sense of wellbeing. Other benefits may include: seasonal allergy relief, muscular and joint pain, hormonal imbalances, digestive problems, and headaches.

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may wish to have monthly treatments for maintenance and/ or because it makes you feel good. Many clients return again and again because they enjoy the treatments so much and feel extremely relaxed afterwards.

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DEPKE SHOE STORE

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Our staff has more than 50 years of combined experience and is committed to providing our customers with quality products and services that meet and surpass their expectations.

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NEW HOLSTEIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“Twas the Night Before Christmas”. The New Holstein Historical Society is again celebrating Christmas at the Timm House. This year the Timm House will be decorated with scenes from the popular Christmas poem written in 1823 by Clement Clarke Moore.

Moore’s name for the poem

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was “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” which he wrote for his children.

Over the years the poem has been more commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas” and “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” which is the first line of the poem. The poem is credited with many of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the 1800’s to today, including the use of Santa’s reindeer. The original poem named all the reindeer, including using the Dutch spelling for the names “Dunder and Blixem” and not the German spelling that is used widely today of “Donder and Blitzen.” The poem also had a major impact on Christmas gift giving with the concept of Santa’s bag filled with toys and Santa filling the stockings of the children.

Christmas now became a more child-centered holiday.

Touring the house visitors will be reminded of the Christmas poem as different scenes will be depicted in the rooms. Visitors will also hear Christmas carols being played on the Timm family Steinway Box Grand piano.

Join us in enjoying a visit at the Timm House as part of your Christmas holiday celebration.

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Heidi’s initial experience with permanent cosmetics began in 1993 when she had the permanent eyeliner procedure done. She has since had her eyebrows and lip liner done as well. Heidi made the decision to pursue training in permanent cosmetics because she was so thrilled with the results of her own permanent cosmetics and

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PLYMOUTH ARTS CENTER

Plymouth Arts Center, located at 520 East Mill Street in historic downtown Plymouth was founded in 1993 as a non-profit community arts organization.

We are Western Sheboygan County’s premier arts destination and are well known throughout Wisconsin and beyond for our ongoing fine arts program.

Wisconsin artists are showcased in changing exhibits in Gallery 110 North, our stunning, recently renovated gallery; open to the public six days per week and admission is always free.

Bus tours, community, school, and other groups are always welcome to schedule special docent or artist led visits. You’ll also enjoy visiting our gift shop where you’ll find a variety of original paintings, 3-D artwork, books, ceramic mugs, scarves, purses, and so much more all created by our artist members.

We also present many popular events that are enjoyed every year, such as the Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts, our signature live music extravaganza featuring 10 jazz and blues bands; Mill Street Live, a high energy song and dance summer musical revue highlighting talented college age performers; Northern Moraine Spring Art Tour, a free admission, three-day selfguided art tour with over 35 artists in 18 different venues.

Consider bringing a group of friends and spend the weekend meeting artists working as painters, printmakers, potters,

furniture makers; fiber, glass, metal and leather artists, and photographers. Then in fall, artists are invited to Plymouth for a weeklong paint out, for our Paint the Town, en Plein Air. More than 40 artists will create paintings of the areas beautiful facades, landscapes, and more.

The finale includes a celebratory reception, which is open to the public, artists’ awards, and silent auction.

Plymouth Arts Center provides opportunities for all ages for participation and enjoyment through our music and theatre program. If you are a performer or artist, we would love to meet you. Art classes are offered year round for adults and children, including special summer art and theatre camps for kids. Additionally, other nonprofits, schools, businesses, and

community members frequently choose the Plymouth Arts Center for their special events, such as recitals, concerts, weddings, private parties, and meetings.

There really is something for everyone at the PAC. We invite you to visit us today. Parking is

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THE BLIND HORSE

Merge a “Napa Valley Style” restaurant and a world-class winery and you create the rustic elegance of The Blind Horse.

Nestled on seven beautifully landscaped acres near the village of Kohler, food and wine are the catalyst for a one-of-akind experience. Award winning food and wines await you in this spectacular Wisconsin destination.

The winery features California style wines with award winning Syrah, Cabernet and Chardonnay. Make sure to try our famous Gourmet One Bite Food & Wine Pairing or delight in our Chocolate & Wine Pairing in our elegant tasting room.

In the summer, enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday night on our back patio where you can listen to jazz with a bottle of wine or enjoy our gourmet pizzas with your favorite cocktail. We always have special events at The Blind Horse, such as our Gourmet Food Truck Festival or our Art & Wine Festival.

Our fine dining restaurant is the epicenter of the property, where you are invited to indulge in our vision of today’s fine dining experience. We embrace sustainable practices from local artisan farmers and feature what

is fresh right now in Kohler. It’s a celebration of food and wine when you come to The Blind Horse. Come see what everyone is talking about.

Owners Bob, Connie, Matt & Heidi Moeller purchased the property in 2012. As they researched the history of the property, they were intrigued with the story of a blind horse on the property. Anton and Josephine Dreps originally purchased the land and started a farm in 1862. Generations of the Dreps family carried on this farming tradition. In those days, teams of horses were used to work the land, and Birdy was a lead horse that happened to be blind. The Moellers wanted to honor the family and the story of Birdy, the Drep’s favorite horse, by naming the property The Blind Horse.

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Experience Sheboygan’s Old Time chocolate and candy store offering over 80 varieties of homemade hand-dipped truffles and chocolates, perfect for any occasion. We also carry

22 kinds of delicious sugar-free chocolates. Gift boxes filled with goodies are made to order. Take a walk down memory lane with our wide selection of nostalgic candy. You haven’t visited Sheboygan unless you stop in for our famous chocolate dipped raspberries. There’s something for everyone. 519 S. 8th St, Sheboygan. 920-208-3511.www. victorianchocolateshoppe.com.

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YOUR VOICE | an essay

The sport of coloring ` by Darlene Buechel

M

y grandson Maverick has been a sports nut since he could hit a softball without a tee at age 3.

Name pretty much any sport— baseball, football, soccer, basketball— and he will say it’s his favorite to watch and play. My younger grandson Axel doesn’t know a soccer goal from a free throw and really doesn’t care.

Two boys growing up with the same parents and experiences but with very different talents and hobbies. Go figure.

Maverick was 8 and Axel was 4½ when this conversation took place with their Mommy: Mom: “What are some of your favorite things to do?”

Maverick: “Soccer, baseball, basketball, football, running.”

Axel: “Well…is coloring a sport?”

I laughed when I heard about their talk, but I told Axel if he’d rather draw a tractor, dinosaur, or self-portrait instead of hitting a baseball that’s totally OK. In the next breath I told him he should at least try everything so he gets to know what he enjoys in life.

The Breckheimer boys are growing up in a home that’s very sports minded. Dad golfs, Uncle Mike coaches high school football, and Maverick plays every sport under the sun. Mom, Dad, and Maverick love watching the Packers and Brewers. Axel might watch a little TV sports but will quickly get out his markers, paper, and scissors for an art project.

I’m with Axel. As a kid growing up I don’t ever remember watching sports at a ball diamond or on TV. While

Maverick, 8, was in his element throwing a pitch at a Timber Rattlers game.

Maverick loves phy ed and races out to recess for football and tag, I hated muddling through kickball, volleyball, or the dreaded rope climbing. Recess times at St. Mary School in Hilbert were spent playing double dutch jump rope (which was one form of exercise I loved) or playing Barbie Dolls by the rusted metal fire escape in the back of school. I was especially popular when I’d smuggle my sister Diane’s Midge doll to school since a lot of kids didn’t have Barbie’s little sister. These days most fifth and sixth graders probably hide their dolls in the closet, but back then we had fun Barbie adventures at school and under the shade tree in our back yard.

While there is nothing wrong with being a sports fan (or fanatic), I’m glad to see Axel enjoy sandbox fun, working with tools, and art projects. Sure, it’s good to run around and build strong muscles, but building imagination through art and engineering is important too.

As a grandparent I want to encourage the boys in all their endeavors. Even though I’m not a

sports fan myself, I attend as many games as I can and cheer as loud as I can. So far they are too young to be embarrassed by the loud, blond grandma on the second row of bleachers. Recently an article on Grandparents.com caught my eye. “5 Benefits of Youth Sports” explained how kids will gain skills on and off the field when they play organized sports. The article went on to say how grandparents can get involved. For example, the first benefit is a positive attitude. While it’s exciting to see your grandchild score a goal or free throw, it’s important to let them know that athletes can learn from their success and failure. Be proud whether your grandchild wins the game or not—a positive attitude is the real goal.

Mentorship is another benefit of youth sports. Coaches don’t just teach punt, pass, and kick. They can be a positive influence to encourage healthy habits in kids. Grandparents should try to attend practices and games to watch how coaches interact with student athletes. Talk to your grandkids about their coaches and HOLIDAY 2018|

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stress the positive ways they help keep kids healthy and away from alcohol, drugs, and other harmful behavior.

Organized sports also help kids deal with pressure. The skills learned through sports can help kids learn to relax, focus, and be confident in other areas of life. Grandparents should discuss the 4 C’s with their grandkids— confidence, concentration, control, and commitment.

Teamwork is another way kids benefit from athletics since being on a team helps kids gain social skills and learn to work together. Grandparents can reinforce teamwork by playing board games and stressing that it is important to have fun and be a good sport—win or lose.

The fifth benefit listed is playing by the rules. Learning to play fair no matter what the outcome will help kids leave the field with an improved sense of self. The Grandparents.com article suggested that grandparents can offer

a subtle thumbs-up sign when an official makes a controversial call to let the child know that rules are rules and it isn’t always about winning.

Of course Axel’s “sport” of coloring and art projects is just as important in a child’s development. I recently read an article on pbs.org toting 5 Developmental Benefits of Art. (Five must be the magic number for benefits of anything!) Motor skills, decision making, language development, visual learning, and inventiveness are all traits improved by doing art projects. This article didn’t list how grandparents can provide reinforcement, but any grandma worth her salt is sure to compliment every dinosaur, tractor, or owl her grandkid presents.

Whether your grandkid is a star athlete, artist, musician, or still finding what their special talent will be, I think it’s important to encourage them every step of the way—win, lose or draw.

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