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4 COMING TO AMERICA Anneliese Schubert retraces her immigrant steps to building a life for her family in a new land

12 HUMAN RESOURCES KEEPS BUSINESS ROLLI N G

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37 NEW BEAUTY FOUND IN OLD ITEMS

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3 WOMEN IN MOTION What was your first job?

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“My ¿rst job was as a teller at State Bank of Chilton back in 1984 in June right after I graduated and was head teller when I left, after 14 years.

I’ve been at Wisconsin Bank & Trust for 20 years as of July 1, 2018. I was hired as an Operations Of¿cer and now I’m a Mortgage Loan Originator.“

What was your FIRST JOB? cents an hour, no matter if I was watching one child or ¿ve!

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“My ¿rst job was working part-time during high school at Vanderputten’s Bakery in New Holstein. It was an old-fashioned homemade bakery and everything was

“My ¿rst “of¿cial” job was waitressing at Schwarz Supper Club in St. Anna.

They worked around our school schedules, which was awesome.

Thank God for the tips! I think everyone should be a waitress at some point to understand how hard they work and to learn people skills.”

JOAN LECHLER My ¿rst job in Kiel was to stop in at my elderly next door neighbor, Mrs. Anna Stoelting, every morning on my way to school to make sure she was OK. I was in either sixth or seventh grade and received $1 per week for doing this.

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“My ¿rst job was working in a bakery. I worked behind the counter selling bread, coffee cakes, sweet rolls and cakes. My starting pay was $1.10 per hour!

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“My ¿rst job was as the receptionist at Re/Max Realty in Plymouth. I am grateful for the experience, as I was introduced to the real estate world and gained a number of valuable skills.”

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Word spread I was a great babysitter and families all over Elkhart called me.

Now that I reÀect, those were the days.”

“My ¿rst job began at age 15 1/2 with a work permit, as a dancer, in high school, I was asked in 1978 to “exercise” with some women in the evening hours. The pay was $2.50 per class.

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“My ¿rst job was car-hop at Shoney’s Big Boy in Athens, GA. HA! The only picture I have of myself on my computer is with an ice cream cone!”

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AMY A. BUTTERS “My ¿rst job was babysitting for neighborhood kids as a Hilbert sixth grader. I made a whopping ¿fty

MARY (HARTMANN) VOGEL “My ¿rst job was at the Log Cabin Restaurant in Howards Grove as a waitress. At 62 years of age and the owner of childcare centers, I still have hopes that “When I Grow Up” I will be a waitress again.”

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COMING TO AMERICA Building a new life in a new land ` by Faye Burg

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orn in Beckum, Germany in 1932, Anneliese Schubert reflects on coming to America and the life she built here with her husband and family.

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The oldest of seven children, some of her early memories of life in Germany were roller-skating and riding her scooter, playing with her siblings and enjoying other outside activities.

Anneliese said she remembers sliding down a nearby hill getting dirty, but having great fun.

Attending school in Germany was much like America except the school day was from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., with no extra curricular activities. After school Anneliese would shop and complete other errands for her mother.

“I was in the second grade when the war started,” she added. She remembers the siren sounding often and her family running to the

basement until the siren would sound again to let them know it was safe to leave the basement. “It was scary,” she said, adding her town wasn’t directly hit by fire but a nearby town was.

“Houses and everything were burned,” she said.

Lean times during war Life during the war was hard on German families. “You couldn’t buy anything,” Anneliese said. “The stores were empty. The farmers were some of the only ones with food.”

The family would garden and Anneliese said her mother learned to be creative for meals. “She could make a meal out of almost nothing,” she remembered. “You won’t believe what you can and would do when you didn’t have much.”

Farmers would have small stands

where they would sell food. Anneliese said her family was fortunate to be able to get milk and other goods from the area farmers.

Anneliese attended school in Germany until grade eight when she began cooking and taking care of a household for a local shop owner. “Eventually I worked at other households cooking,” she said.

When she was 18, Anneliese remembers going to see a movie with her sister. On the way home Anneliese met her future husband Dieter. “We were married two years later on Dec. 24, 1952,” she said.

“After I was married, we moved to a small town and had to live with my husband’s grandparents because there wasn’t any apartments,” she said. “A lot of people from East Germany were coming to West Germany and so much was destroyed by the war. You had to

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Last day in Germany before the flight to America.

May 6, 1961, flying out of Frankfurt with their two young sons, Wolfgang and Siegfried, and infant daughter Klaudia.

apply for an apartment and wait until one was available.

There was a waiting list.”

It took about a year on the waiting list before Anneliese and her husband were able to move their family into their own apartment. Anneliese still remembers how much the cost of living was. “After the war there was much building going on and not much available,” she said.

“Luckily we had friends who were farmers.” Anneliese did a little ironing and sewing to help bring extra income to the family.

Journey to America Moving from Germany to America wasn’t the first choice for the family. “My husband wanted to move to Canada, and had all the papers ready to go,” she said, adding Dieter planned to live in the back woods for a year and work as a

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lumberjack. Anneliese said although the Canadian government would pay for everything from the family’s moving expenses to their living expenses, she did not want to go.

“I did not want to move there with two small boys.

My sister had been living in America with her husband and had come to visit. She said we could move near her and the decision was made,” she explained.

The family was lucky to have an American sponsor and went through the necessary protocol including police background checks and health checks before they could leave for America. After selling most of their belongings, they packed up the rest and boarded a flight to their new life.

Anneliese and Dieter traveled to America on

The trip to America wasn’t without a few bumps in the road. The family was almost unable to board their flight to America when Anneliese forgot her purse on the bus ride to the airport. “All of our money and tickets and passports were in my purse,” she said. “A woman came running after me to ask if it was my purse.

I was glad she found it otherwise we wouldn’t have been able to leave.”

“I remember boarding

the plane and getting settled and then having to get off because there was an issue with the plane.

My baby had just fallen asleep and she did not like having to be woken up,” Anneliese remembered.

“The Red Cross had some small beds to lay her in, but she was having none of it. We waited about 1 1/2 hours and then could board again.”

Anneliese said baby Klaudia finally settled down again after boarding the plane and the family flew to America, landing in Chicago. “My sister and her husband were there to pick us up. She had a furnished apartment all ready for us

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Although welcomed warmly when they arrived in America, it was a hard adjustment for Anneliese. “I cried a lot about coming at the beginning. I was very homesick when I was here.

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Grateful for generosity The family was assisted by Ervin Schwenzen, who had sponsored them to come to America. “He was the one who rented us the house and had a job for my husband in Plymouth,” Anneliese said.

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adjusting to her new life, Anneliese has many fond memories of her first months in America, including how friendly the people were. “The food was a bit different,” she commented. “The people were so friendly. There was always something left in front of our house for us.”

She said she could never thank anyone for sharing so many things with her family because she never knew who was doing it.

of money, but we did a lot of family outings,” she continued. “We enjoyed trips to Lake Michigan and we went to Kettle Moraine and had cookouts. We often took walks visiting Terry Andre Park, Mauthe Lake and other areas. We also went on camping trips with the tent.” The family was able to take advantage of free campsites that were provided and run by the Wisconsin-Michigan Power Company.

The family was surprised and grateful when people left Christmas presents on their doorstep for their first Christmas in America. “We even received two Christmas trees from anonymous donors,” she added.

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Adapting to life in America had its challenges, including learning the English language. When they first arrived in America, the only English words Anneliese said she knew

were, “Merry Christmas.”

“The language was very difficult. Some of the jobs we had, had German people working there and they would help us translate.

Eventually we took an evening English class at the vocational school. This helped us somewhat, but we learned the most either on the job or from friends we met,” Anneliese said.

The boys attended school in Elkhart Lake and adjusted well to American life. They were able to learn English rather quickly, Anneliese said.

The struggle to learn the language of her new country made every day life and errands that much more difficult for Anneliese. “I didn’t know how the busses

worked, how you knew where they stopped, how to pay. I didn’t know what to say when I needed to order something. I always needed my sister or someone else to help.”

Anneliese remembers a salesman coming to her door and trying to communicate what he was selling. “I knew he was saying something about water so I thought he was thirsty. I brought him a glass of water,” she said, adding the salesman shook his head and said no. “He ended up coming back later with someone who could speak German.” Anneliese found out the salesman was trying to sell her a water softener.

The family later moved to

Sheboygan where Anneliese worked in the kitchen at Memorial Hospital. “I got $1.20 per hour,” she added.

Needing a better paying job, Anneliese began working on the knitting machines at Wigwam. “I either had to work on seven machines or 10 machines knitting. They were very hard to learn and I would come home crying.

My biggest wish was to learn the English language and the Wigwam knitting machines.”

Hobby farm led to kennels Wanting to live on a hobby farm, the family soon found what they were looking for and moved to a home with 12 acres and

a few outbuildings in Kiel.

“The house needed a lot of work, but we fixed up our last house so we knew we could fix this one.” Anneliese said the kids were not as happy to be moving to another house that needed fixing because they knew they would have to work to help fix it.

The family enjoyed numerous animals on the new hobby farm including steer, cats, a goat, chickens and turkey ducks.

“My daughter needed a job, so in the summer of 1975 she decided to take care of dogs,” Anneliese said. “At first we just tied the dogs to trees, but as more dogs came, she needed to do something else.”

The dog care business continued to grow and in 1976 with their daughter busy with school and after school activities, Anneliese officially took control of the dog care business. “I was doing it anyway,” she commented. Together with her husband, the couple built kennels in the milk shed on their property and continued to add even more kennels as what was now known as Schubert Kennels Pet Resort grew in popularity.

Strict with cleanliness and care, Anneliese worked extremely hard at keeping the kennels and dogs in the best condition. She would rise early each morning to take each dog on a walk and her husband would then walk the dogs each night.

Additional services soon added Noon hours would find Anneliese helping the cooks at Kiel Schools for a few hours each day until she decided to add grooming to the dog kennel business.

“I stopped in to a groomer near Sheboygan and asked the owner if I could learn how to groom in her business. She let me work for free at her business and I learned how to groom.

I also took some classes and eventually started the grooming portion of our business.”

Cat care was also added to the list of services provided by the Schuberts, first using an upstairs bedroom to house the cats and then eventually adding

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Anneliese also cared for a parrot that could talk, which provided the family with many fun memories.

The most challenging part of the kennel business for Anneliese was getting the paperwork completed for each visit, building escape proof kennels and working to make sure every animal was cared for properly, something that was very important to her.

“We had dogs come to us from all over,” she shared. “Even as far away as Chicago.”

Anneliese is proud that in the many years she ran the kennel, she did not have any dogs run away and she was only bit once. Dogs that showed signs of being homesick received special treatment from Anneliese, including one elderly dog that was able to sleep next to her on a couch in the house.

Anneliese remembers another dog that would not go to the bathroom on the cement kennel floor.

“I brought some grass in and put it in the corner of the kennel,” she said. “It worked.”

Another frequent visitor to the kennel brought a smile to Anneliese’s face as she remembered a time when the owner arrived to pick the dog up. “The dog began to run toward its owner and stopped half way there. He turned around and ran back into his kennel and came back out with his stuffed toy frog,” she said with a laugh.

Realizing the time commitment of running the kennel business meant the family could never leave the farm extended amounts of time, Anneliese began to close the kennel at certain times of the year so the family could enjoy time off.

Anneliese enjoyed the animals left in her care immensely and still thinks about them. “We had a lot of good dogs over the years.

I could remember all of the dogs names better than the peoples name,” she said.

“You have to love animals to be in this kind of business.

It was fun to meet all of the people too.”

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Anneliese is grateful to be able to visit her family in Germany many times over the years. “My husband’s grandmother also came to visit us twice,” she said.

She is also proud of her supportive family, including her husband and children.

“I was lucky to have a very supportive husband who encouraged me. With his help we were able to make this business a success. When he retired

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Since closing the kennel business, Anneliese and Dieter are able to enjoy activities and adventures that they were not able to in the past with the responsibilities of running the kennel. Taking road trips and enjoying life are a few of their favorite past times now.

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A huge task on the desks of HR professionals these days is trying to fill open positions in a marketplace which has very few people looking for work. But the following area businesses have HR people who are up to the task, and they are working for businesses which have a lot to offer to prospective employees.

Check them out—and maybe

Human Resources professionals are the cogs which help businesses run in the process you will find your next job!

Pine Haven Christian Communities Ask 100 people who are looking for work in what kind of industry they are looking and chances are that none of them will say senior care.

Even among those who work in the medical field, senior care is often one of the last fields people think about. This makes sense

as the culture is one that reveres youth and vitality and tries to pretend that aging does not exist. And yet this field has so much to offer that job seekers would truly benefit from learning more.

The senior care field provides workers with a sense of security that they will always have job opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, personal care aides—such as resident assistants (RAs) and

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Job types beyond direct care can include food preparation (every resident at a senior care community needs three meals a day, which means workers to prepare, serve, and clean up after meals are needed), housekeeping (every resident room

and all public areas and restrooms need regular cleaning), laundry (much like a hotel, laundry must be done for all the linens, as well as for residents who opt not to do their own laundry), maintenance (groundskeeping, maintaining the structure and the equipment, assisting residents with requests), life enrichment (planning and assisting with activities to help residents stay engaged for better physical and mental health), and administrative positions (reception, bookkeeping, billing, scheduling, human resources, management, marketing, and more).

Beyond the sense of job security the senior care

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industry provides, there also are many opportunities to shape your career in the way that best fits your needs. Those who are interested in providing direct care can start with limited experience in the position of resident assistant (RA).

They can then earn their certification and become a certified nursing assistant (CNA). They may even become certified as a medication assistant. From there, many continue their education to become a LPN or an RN. Each step in that chain provides more responsibilities and higher wage opportunities.

Some organizations— like Pine Haven Christian Communities—offer support

to encourage their staff in their career advancement. “I came to Pine Haven because I saw the opportunity where you can build up a career,” said RA Montana Faust. “I started in the kitchen, just serving people, and now I’m an RA. I’m going on to get my CNA and they’re helping with that. They work with you so you can further your education and do it while you’re working.” Many of Pine Haven’s staff have benefitted from this type of program—starting as an RA and completing additional education to work into new, challenging positions such as registered nurse or volunteer coordinator.

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certified nursing assistants (CNAs)—is the number-one fastest growing job, with a projected increase in number of jobs available of 70.5 percent. But beyond the direct-care providers— the aides and the nurses who work on site at a senior care organization—there are also many other fields of labor that are vital to senior care which also are slated for expansive growth.

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Find your vocation!

Want a job where what you do truly matters?

Come work at Pine Haven Christian Communities.

• COMPETITIVE PAY • REWARDING WORK • A WIDE VARIETY OF POSITIONS:

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We work with you to help build and grow your career.

Learn more and apply online at: WWW.PINEHAVEN.ORG/CAREERS Or call: 920•550•5276

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well for those who are seeking a second career later in life. Many current staff started working in senior care only after retiring from their first career and deciding they needed to do something new. For individuals who are not certain whether they are right for direct care, there are also advancement opportunities in other departments—from dining services to life enrichment and more.

The most important factor in why people should consider working in senior care is that people in the field profess immense job satisfaction. Each day, every person who works at a senior care organization gets the chance to interact with residents. Each thing they do is an opportunity to help make someone’s day a little brighter. This is especially true at organizations with a faith-based background.

Many workers at Pine Haven proclaim that being able to share and express their faith is part of what makes the job so fulfilling. “Pine Haven’s mission encourages me in my walk of faith—to continuously be like Christ and show love no matter what the circumstance.

The elderly are always overlooked and they need the most love sometimes.

It makes me happy that we can all show that to our residents,” said RA Montana Faust.

“Being able to express my Christianity freely means a lot. It’s so nice to be able to share your faith,” said CNA and Volunteer Coordinator Sue Niesen, who started as an RA in her 60s after being downsized

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by her former employer in a different industry. “When residents are feeling well, or have a concern, I can say, ‘Do you want to pray about it?’ It’s so awesome. You wouldn’t be allowed to do that at many places. I love working here!”

And it’s not just the direct care staff who experience meaning in their day-to-day work. Steve Kaat in maintenance said, “So many of the residents here don’t have families stopping by, and the staff becomes like their family. We try to be as close to them as we can.” He added, “If you want to get the fulfillment of being there for somebody, if you’re tired of making a buck from making a product for some big corporation, nothing’s going to fulfill you like a job like this. To be able to comfort someone who needs your help—even on just the little things—you feel like one of the tools in God’s toolbox sometimes.”

If you are interested in learning more about

working in senior care, please contact Pine Haven Christian Communities or Lakeshore Technical College. You can contact an LTC career coach at careercoach@gotoltc. edu or (920) 693-1162; or the youth apprenticeship manager at alison. chapman@gotoltc.edu or (920) 693-1128. To learn more or apply for a position at Pine Haven, go to www. pinehaven.org/careers.

Flex-Staff Flex-Staff is a second generation, family-owned staffing services company.

We specialize in placing employees in temporary, temporary to hire, and direct placement positions in a wide variety of clerical and light industrial skill categories. Flex-Staff also offers Payroll Service Plus and PEO services (employee leasing). Headquartered in Appleton, Flex-Staff has branch offices in Eau Claire, Stevens Point, Manitowoc,

Kris Merten Flex Staff Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Bay, and Chilton.

Flex-Staff was founded in 1973, and 2018 marks its 45th year in the staffing and employment industry.

Flex-Staff has had a branch office in Chilton for 26 years.

Flex-Staff works with some of the top employers in the markets we serve, so whether you are looking for a job or looking for qualified employees, Flex-Staff can

CAREER WOMEN |Human resources help. To place an order or to inquire about our service, call Kris Merten or Carrie Weber in our Chilton office at (920) 849-9800.

To apply for employment, call our office or apply online at www.flexstaff. com.

Land O’Lakes, Inc. Land O’Lakes, Inc. in Kiel, located at 927 8th St., is a natural cheese plant producing 40-pound blocks of quality cheese primarily for aging.

In addition to the cheese plant, we produce food grade whey powder in our whey department. We have approximately 110 employees who are focused on consistently producing quality products. We are in the third phase of a multi-phase upgrade and construction of our facility including new state-of-theart equipment and new buildings.

Our H.R. Department is headed by Elizabeth Houston, area H.R. manager, and supported by Brenda St. Pierre, H.R. representative; and Annie Mueller, payroll coordinator.

The agriculture and food industries are growing fast.

So are the opportunities.

With a variety of positions available in a lot of different places, Land O’Lakes has just the career for you.

Land O’Lakes, Inc. (www.landolakesinc.com), one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a memberowned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum

from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2015 annual sales of $13 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 203 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 94 years of operation, Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O Lakes® Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition, and WinField Solutions. The Land O’Lakes Supply Chain & Operations division provides strategic leadership across our multiple business units.

The team plays a significant role in fueling revenue growth and profitability through operational excellence, quality, process improvement, and innovation. By partnering closely with our businesses, the team delivers value to Land O’Lakes members and customers.

To all the big thinkers, the leaders, future leaders, change makers, hard workers, and everyone with a passion for doing something meaningful—we want you on our team.

Land O’Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Land O’Lakes-Kiel has several full-time general labor production openings in our cheese department.

General labor hourly rate is $19.83 plus night shift

and Sunday premiums.

Flexibility in the work schedule is a must as plant operation is seven days per week. Positions are primarily second and third shift with rotational weekend work and holiday work. People must be able to lift 55 pounds on a regular basis, and must

JOIN OUR TEAM! GENERAL LABOR

Land O’Lakes-Kiel has several FULL TIME General Labor production openings in our cheese department. General labor hourly rate is $19.83 plus night shift and Sunday premiums. Flexibility in the work schedule is a must as plant operation is 7 days per week. Positions are primarily 2nd and 3rd shift with rotational weekend work, and holiday work. Must be able to lift 55 pounds on a regular basis.

Must have a valid driver’s license. Individuals should have a customer focus and be able to work effectively in a team environment. Prior work experience in food manufacturing or cheese experience is desired, but not required. High school diploma/GED required.

We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Apply online at www.landolakesinc.jobs.

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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CAREER WOMEN |Human resources have a valid driver’s license.

Individuals should have a customer focus and be able to work effectively in a team environment. Prior work experience in food manufacturing or cheese experience is desired, but not required. A high school diploma/GED is required.

We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Apply online at www. landolakesinc.jobs.

Amerequip With facilities in Kiel and New Holstein, Amerequip has three human resources professionals—an HR Manager, a Payroll/Benefit Administrator, and an HR Administrator. The HR Department at Amerequip supports 235 hourly employees and 95 salaried employees.

Amerequip traces its roots back to 1920 as the Arps Corporation, a farm specialty manufacturing company. It became Amerequip in 1983 and in 2011 the company was purchased by the existing management group which allowed it to remain locally owned and managed.

Amerequip is a leading designer and manufacturer of accessories and attachments, primarily for light construction, utility and industrial equipment, and lawn and turf care equipment markets serving its global OEM partners.

The growing company encourages people to apply online at www.

Amerequip.com/careers or in person. No experience is necessary as on-the-

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job training is provided.

We strive to find highcharacter team members whose values match the organization’s supportive, caring environment. Benefits are provided 90 days after starting employment including up to 15 days off in their first year.

Tuition reimbursement is offered, and all new hires have a mentor. There are new career opportunities available for reliable, selfmotivated individuals!

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computer. And I was really good at staying organized,” Sprague recalled.

“They were the perfect combination of skills for a career as an administrative

professional.”

It was also the perfect time for Sprague to think about going to college.

She had been married for a number of years and her

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• On the job training • Great benefits • Up to 15 days off in year 1

Brianna Sprague of Manitowoc spent 15 years working in the service and retail industries before finding her true career calling.

It was while designing kitchen layouts for customers at a home supply store that Sprague identified three key strengths that together added up to a clear career path.

“I liked working with people. I liked working on a

2nd & 3rd shift welders

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2nd & 3rd shift machine operators

To find out more and to apply: Stop in at 1015 Calumet Avenue, Kiel or fill out an application online by visiting www.amerequip.com/careers/employment-form.html

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CAREER WOMEN |Human resources Anne Barts (administrative assistant) are the primary contacts at the facility level.

Atrium Health and Senior Living has 44 post acute centers and senior living facilities in Wisconsin, Michigan, and New Jersey.

Headquarters are in Little Falls, New Jersey.

Brianna Sprague - Lakeshore Technical College young son was just getting ready to start kindergarten.

After first researching online degree programs— which she found to be too expensive—Sprague attended an open house at Lakeshore Technical College and decided on the Administrative Professional program the college offered.

She made the commitment to continue working parttime and became a full-time college student.

Sprague said she at first thought she would just go to class and then come home or go to work. But she quickly became involved in student activities including the Business Professionals of America and Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

Since graduating from LTC in 2015, Sprague has worked in administrative positions at Kohler, Acuity, and most recently at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. In each of these roles, Sprague said she always felt like a key member of the team.

“I felt like I was able to collaborate with my office teams and not only learn

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from them, but also teach them new things as well,” she said. “The most fulfilling part of my current role is knowing that I am helping improve processes for the company and I am proud that I am making other people’s work easier.”

Atrium of New Holstein is a state-licensed facility with 60 beds. It is a five-star rated facility by the Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services. Services at Atrium of New Holstein include short-term rehabilitation, therapy services, 24/7 nursing care, long-term care, wound care, post orthopedic rehabilitation, hospice care, and many more services. Call (920) 898-4296 to ask questions

Emily Rademacher Atrium Post Acute Care or set up a tour.

“We take pride in all of our staff and their compassion to help others with activities of daily living,” Rademacher said.

Atrium of New Holstein offers employment

Sprague added that an administrative professional education is versatile and has set her up for career advancement.

“I learned to be very adaptable and am prepared to meet different challenges every day,” she said. “I am now on a career path that feeds into my strengths and, more importantly, that I enjoy.”

Atrium Post Acute Care of New Holstein Atrium Health and Senior Living’s corporate office in Appleton has human resources recruiters who assist all the facilities in the Midwest region.

At Atrium of New Holstein, Emily Rademacher (administrator), Carol Wolf (director of nursing), and

Premier Provider of Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation Services Atrium Post Acute Care of New Holstein provides an array of comprehensive post acute care services, rehabilitation therapy, long term, Alzheimer’s/dementia, hospice and respite care. Our goal-oriented treatment program includes the coordinated services and dedication of physicians, nurses and rehabilitation professionals who are trained and knowledgeable to assess and manage specific conditions.

Contact us today to schedule a personalized tour.

www.atriumhsl.com 1712 Monroe Street New Holstein, WI 53061 Ph: 920-898-4296

opportunities in all areas— nursing staff (including CNAs, LPNs, and RNs), dietary cooks and aides, housekeeping and laundry, and activities department.

Atrium Health and Senior Living offers competitive wages, insurance, paid vacation time, and several other employee benefits. It is a Wisconsin Caregiver Program participant and offers tuition reimbursement opportunities. Apply online at indeed.com or find Atrium on Facebook.

Oak Creek Assisted Living Oak Creek Assisted Living in Kiel is owned by Pam Bauer, who also owns facilities in Algoma and Luxemburg.

Bauer started out working as a CNA for larger homes and was promoted to management. She saved until she could buy her first facility in 2006 and has added the other two since.

Oak Creek Assisted Living provides care for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. It also works with programs including Community Care, Lakeland Family Care, and Care

Oak Creek Assisted Living - Kiel Wisconsin. As a communitybased residential facility (CBRF), Oak Creek Assisted Living has a registered nurse on staff or on call 24/7. Social activities are offered as well as a family Christmas party and summer picnic.

Weber in the HR manager role and Royal Gingery as a part-time HR coordinator.

“During my first seven years with HUI, I worked on the floor,” Weber said.

“I was promoted to the HR role 4½ years ago.

With the growth in our

business, we were excited to add Royal to the HR team earlier this year, and plan to add another full-time HR position in the upcoming months.”

HUI is a sheet metal manufacturer which has been in business since 1933.

The facility is in need of caregivers/CNAs and will provide training.

Competitive wages and flexible schedules are offered with the ability to work part time, full time, or casual. Benefits are offered.

To apply call (920) 8943222 and ask for Laura.

HUI The Human Resources Department at HUI in Kiel currently consists of Megan

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CAREER WOMEN |Human resources Its capabilities include design, engineering, fabrication, powder coating, and assembly.

“HUI has a unique culture which encourages our employees to think creatively, take chances, and learn from our mistakes,” Weber said. “We hire people based on who they are as a person, not on what they know.

In this way, we find employees who fit our culture, and we train them the

skills that lead them toward their career goals. By providing this environment that encourages personal growth, we’ve been able to fill over 70 percent of our office positions by promoting employees who started their journey with HUI on the shop floor.”

There are currently additional employment opportunities at HUI. “Business is growing, so

we are currently adding to our fabrication department,” Weber said. “We train the skills, so we are looking

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Baker Cheese We have an experienced and well-trained HR department that strives to fill our open positions in a manner that best serves the applicant and the company.

Baker Cheese is a national leader in string cheese production and has been in business since 1916. “We are family owned and operated by the fourth generation of Bakers,” said Carrie Spiro of Baker Cheese. “We currently employ almost 300 people.

It seems like we are always growing, and have never had to do a layoff in the history of Baker Cheese.”

Spiro said Baker Cheese

is in need of dedicated, hard working individuals who want to be part of a growing organization. “If you want to take pride in working for a company that values its employees, Baker Cheese is the company for you,” she said.

She added that employees at Baker Cheese benefit from an excellent rate of pay, insurance, vacation time, personal time, discount on cheese, wellness programs, 401(k), and a discretionary bonus program.

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Simple surroundings • Authentic Italian food

Trattoria Stefano rattoria Stefano’s has been a landmark dining experience in downtown Sheboygan since 1994.

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That’s the year selftaught chef Stefano Viglietti opened the first of his four Sheboygan restaurants, featuring fine dining with both authentic Italian

cuisine.

Trattoria is translated as “an Italian restaurant”—and Viglietti’s passion at Trattoria Stefano has always been to

make it as authentic to the Italian dining tradition as possible.

His recollections of visiting Italy as a child

FEATURED RESTAURANT | Trattoria Stefano helped build that picture of a dining experience that rings with Italian simplicity, yet features all the complexities and nuances of great Italian food.

“It’s all about the food,” Viglietti said.

At Trattoria Stefano, you will find small wooden tables —but don’t expect fancy dining cloths or elegant centerpieces. The mood is basic, but the food brings out the spectacular.

“We try to make really good food, where a person is stopped in their tracks by a flavor,” Stefano said.

“You have accomplished something when you can get a simple green salad to make a person to take notice.”

To Viglietti, the key to Trattoria Stefano’s success lies in a theory of commitment to the dining experience.

Vigletti’s likes keeping the atmosphere simple while allowing the complexities in the food to speak to the customer.

His philosophy includes getting up the morning determined to have a great day, to make incredible food, to please his customers, to source responsibly and to create community through food.

Stefano, the menu also speaks to simplicity.

A simple two-sided, single page offers a world of options, and a universe of great taste experiences.

Italian named dishes are explained in the English vernacular.

Wednesday’s feature small plates at Trattoria Stefano’s.

On a Wednesday in early May, for example, diners

could order from a choice of ■ Uovo in Pomodoro o Purgotorio, ■ Carpaccio di Salmone e Barbabietole, ■ Crostii con Asparagi, Funghi e Uove, or ■ Spaghetti Carbonara.

Those dishes cover a range of menu items from Yuppie Hill eggs, poached in spice tomato sauce over crusty bread,

To Viglietti, it’s all about serving something that will please a customer.

He recalls from his earliest days at Trattoria Stefano thinking that making customers feel comfortable is the most important task of a restaurant staff.

While some authentic Italian restaurants might balk at the question, “Do you have spaghetti and meat balls?” he has a different approach.

Those staple principles have led to the success of Trattoria Stefano and the three sister restaurants—Il Ritrovo, Fork to Field and Duke of Devon.

Just one page Just like the simple surroundings at Trattoria

to cured salmon and beets with bitter green salad, parmigiana curls and egg garnish, to Maria’s homemade spaghetti with pancetta, eggs and Pecoriano Romano cheese.

Stefano Viglietti shares his passions about food.

Instead of rejection, Viglietti might rephrase the question to something like, “How about a rigatoni mozzarella with sausage?”

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FEATURED RESTAURANT | Trattoria Stefano variation on shape, but still appeals to the taste buds and comfort zone of the customer.

a 2018 semifinalist for the for the coveted James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef of the Midwest.

Keeping touch with Italy

Viglietti runs the four restaurants with the help of his wife, Whitney, and a great staff of employees.

“I like to learn everywhere I go. When I find something I like, I want to rush home and find a way to make it better—to make it my own.”

One of the places Stefano likes to go is Italy, where he makes a trip each summer.

In fact, he has built both a skill set, and a sense of loyalty into the employees of his restaurants by having them travel to Italy with him. In the 24 years he has owned the restaurant, he has sponsored more than 50 staff visits. The visits are intended to grow the staff’s knowledge and appreciation of Italian cuisine. But they have another important impact—helping to build staff longevity.

Three of the key chef staff for the restaurants have remained on board 18, 19 and 20 years respectively.

“Good people stay around. It’s important to keep our people learning and engaged in what we are all about,” Viglietti said He likes to cultivate a great staff, and keep them involved in the business, rather than training them only to see them leave.

A well-respected chef in the Wisconsin food scene, Viglietti was honored earlier this year by his selection as

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The decision to open additional restaurants was based on the desire to do new things in the food business, inspired by the great people Viglietti works with.

Il Ritrovo opened as a Neapolita pizzeria in 2000.

It was only the fifth pizzeria in the United States to earn certification by the Italian government as meeting the strict guidelines of an authentic Neapolitan offering.

Viglietti and Whitney opened Field to Fork in 2005, serving both as a cafe and local grocery store.

In 2006, the Englishstyle gastropub, The Duke of Devon, was opened on Sheboygan’s Riverfront with Stefano’s sister, Emily, and her husband, Jeremy, who is English. The Duke of Devon offers a diversion from Viglietti’s Italian leanings to focus on English-inspired cuisine.

Viglietti’s strong restaurant connection in Sheboygan portrays a great love for the town he considers his home.

“There is not another place I would rather be in the world,” he said. “I love my town. I love where I live.

Early direction

he began the new journey.

Although he loved food and cooking, even in his youth, Viglietti eventually studied history and economics at a small Illinois college.

Trattoria Stefano is located at 522 S. Eighth Street in Sheboygan.

Restaurant hours are Monday through Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and Friday/ Saturday from 5-10 p.m.

The lure of working as a chef was so great that he suspended his thoughts of securing a graduate degree for the purpose of teaching history.

Instead, at a critical turn, in 1994, his magnetic attraction to cooking led to the opening of Trattoria Stefano’s.

Viglietti had no training or background in cooking—just his love and appreciation for food—and great support of his wife, as

You are encouraged to make a reservation in advance by calling 920-4528455.

Trattoria Stefano can accommodate special requests for just about any occasion. Give a call 48 hours in advance and the staff will work together with you to make your night a truly special one!

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Recipes, Recollections & Reminiscings from Marge

By Marge Petts Although it doesn’t seem like it would ever warm-up this Spring—it did. We lost the snow and cold and now strawberry season is right around the corner.

For many years strawberry picking was a favorite activity for our family. We would make a trip to a large, local berry farm.

Part of the fun was riding the farm wagon to the strawberry patch. We would pick large quantities of strawberries to make jam and to freeze. The kids were on hands and knees picking and eating as fast as they could. There were years when I would have the youngest child on my back in a backpack or in a stroller and straddle the rows just to harvest those beloved berries another year. Of course, my mother worked right along

Frozen Strawberries If you decide to freeze or make jam from your berries— here’s some basic steps.

In the Freezer For freezer preparation, wash strawberries and drain in colander. Hull berries, then slice.

Frozen Strawberries (Increase quantity to make more) 2 pt. strawberries, sliced (2 cups) 1/2 cup sugar Combine ingredients; let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into 1 pint freezer containers; leave 1/2 inch head space.

Freeze. Before serving, thaw

strawberry mixture; spoon into individual dessert dishes. Serve with thawed whipped topping or with real cream.

As packages are ¿lled and labeled, place in single layer in freezer at once. Be sure fruits are completely frozen before stacking.

Let frozen berries thaw in their original sealed containers at room temperature.

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with us, until her knees couldn’t handle kneeling to pick the berries. The DNA has followed through the generations and now I have the same problem. It is easier to show up at a fruit stand and purchase pre-picked strawberries. I keep ¿nding new recipes I haven’t tried, so we get the berries anyway we can.

Once the unwelcome April snow left, the garden centers opened very quickly. Racks of Àowers started to appear where snow sat a few days before.

This year I will shop for plants early, even if they need to live in the garage or house for a few weeks. I have found that some of my favorite plants, are also favorites of many other gardeners.

A few years ago, I gave up trying to plant a garden in our backyard, due to the lack of sun. Our house faces south, so the only place my garden grows is in the front of the house. I started to plant red tomatoes and my favorite yellow pear tomatoes, yellow squash and acorn squash among the Àowers and small bushes. The vegetables did very well and didn’t seem to mind sharing their space with the other plants.

This year I decided that I needed to increase my gardening space, so will remove some of the other plantings to make room for more vegetables. If I get carried away at the garden center, I’m hoping to talk my husband into building another raised bed!

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of Lake Street Café. She said, “I am involved in day-to-day management of the restaurant and the continuing promotion of Lake Street Café.

I participate in menu development, kitchen management, and customer service techniques. We have continued to grow over the past 18 years and continue to develop our style to keep up with new and exciting trends in hospitality.

“Lake Street Café is one of the mainstay restaurants in downtown Elkhart Lake and we hope to continue to grow and enhance the customer experience.” Lake Street Café also is one of only four Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winners in Wisconsin.

Lynn Shovan

LYNN SHOVAN

Lake Street Cafe Lake Street Café opened in 1999 and is a full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner six days per week.

“At Lake Street we have gone back to basics and do everything from scratch with all fresh ingredients,” said Lynn Shovan of Lake Street Cafe. “We bake all of our own bread and desserts and make all of our own stocks and sauces.”

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Shovan said she continually receives positive comments about Lake Street Cafe from customers. “Our repeat customer base is a true testament to the fact that we provide a good quality experience every time they visit,” she said.

“Customers come back year after year to visit and enjoy our fare.”

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Ellen Dupuy joined by Lynn Shovan two years ago to help manage day-to-day operations. The instructors at Soel maintain a busy schedule of classes throughout the week.

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“We are offering many intro classes to continue to build our programs,” Shovan said. “If someone is interested just give us a call and we can do an individual walk through.

We also do group and sixweek seminars throughout the year in addition to our weekly scheduled classes.”

“It’s a very small diner so we currently employ around eight or nine people, and even less than that during our winter hours,” said Amber Anderson. “We specialize in breakfast, but serve a variety of things. We

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Asked about what lies ahead for All Seasons Family Restaurant, Anderson said, “It’s hard to say where the business will be in the coming years, but we continue to get busier and busier with each passing year.”

She also was asked about what customers say about the restaurant. “Good things I hope!,” Anderson said. “In all seriousness we usually hear pretty great things.

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“Salzwedel Woods & Water will continue to focus on the Elkhart Lake area, a place that our family dearly loves,” she said.

“Victorian Village Resort is a wonderful, relaxing, and fun place for everyone to have an opportunity to enjoy this special little slice of heaven on Earth.”

Judith Salzwedel has been a real estate agent for over 30 years, selling millions of dollars in real estate during that span.

She owned a 30-person brokerage in Sheboygan, developed Hunters Glen Subdivision in the town of Sheboygan, renovated a century-old building in downtown Sheboygan, built over 200 homes all over Sheboygan County, and purchased and developed Victorian Village Resort in Elkhart Lake—a century-

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Salzwedel Woods & Water is a real estate brokerage located in Elkhart

Judith uses her experience in the profession and the area to serve her clients. “Buyers want knowledge and expertise in real estate, someone who really knows the area and can guide them through the purchase, which

is what I do for them,” she said. “Sellers really appreciate the negotiating skills and helping through the myriad of paperwork required to close a property successfully. It can be a hassle to sell your house. I make it as easy as possible for them. That’s what I get as compliments.”

Those compliments carry over to Victorian Village Resort as well. “Everyone loves the Tiki Bar and the Back Porch Bistro for a fun time, to celebrate special occasions, to enjoy the lake, and staying overnight at Victorian Village Resort provides a most relaxing vacation.”

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Tammy Wagner

TAMMY WAGNER

Wisconsin Bank & Trust Wisconsin Bank & Trust (WBT) is a business-focused community bank with assets of more than $1.1 billion serving customers in the Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe, and southwest areas of Wisconsin.

From 17 banking centers and one mortgage origination office, WBT offers a wide range of personal and business banking, wealth management, and mortgage lending services. The bank is a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF) which has assets of more than $9.6 billion. WBT is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and an Equal Housing Lender.

“Wisconsin Bank & Trust offers you friendly, exceptional service and great banking products,” said Banking Center Manager Tammy Wagner.

“We take pride in giving our customers the very best

“Our unmatched dedication to customer service is strengthened by our parent company, Heartland Financial USA, Inc., a multi-billion financial services company that matches our loyalty to the principles of community banking,” Wagner added.

“Our shared values coupled with Heartland’s powerful services bring you the personal attention you deserve, backed by the products and services that make Great Things Happen™.”

With the title banking center manager, AVP, Wagner manages the retail staff at two branches and is also a business banker. “I cover our offices in Elkhart Lake and Chilton and also spend a bit of time in Brown County,” she said. “I’m in my 25th year with the bank, spending most of that time in Elkhart Lake.

“I have been involved in branch operations for about 23 years and have been lending for over 20 years in various capacities including consumer, mortgage and small business lending,” Wagner added. “I truly believe in being a financial advisor and building relationships with my customers and I coach my staff in that same approach.”

Learn more at the bank’s Web site, www. wisconsinbankandtrust.com.

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Millhome Nursing provides annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and seasonal plants such as mums for fall and poinsettias for Christmas.

They also have a retail shop which includes gardening and gift items. Their landscaping services include design, installation, and maintenance.

Candy VanderWaal

CANDY VANDERWAAL

Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses is celebrating its 21st birthday this year.

“We think this is a milestone as we have seen many businesses start and end in this same time frame,” said Candy VanderWaal.

“At peak season besides myself and my husband we employ between six and eight people of all ages. We have retired and second job people who are our anchors and we enjoy mentoring high school and college students. For the most part over the 21 years we have been blessed with wonderful employees.”

Candy added, “My husband and I started this business together and share in making major decisions.

We do have our different areas though. Art manages the landscape area and I am devoted to the retail side.

We do, however, overlap areas.”

“We are always striving to be better, to do it better,” Candy said. “Our goal is to set ourselves apart with service and product. It is hard to compete with the convenience of the big box stores. We need to create a reason for people to want to come to us for their gardening needs. We have been and will continue to adjust to the fluid retail changes. We are using several new outlets for advertising to reach a broad group of clients. One of our most exciting new changes is being a host site for the Rural Arts Roadtrip this Oct. 12-13.”

Customers provide positive feedback about Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses, Candy said.

“Customer comments we hear most often are related to the quality and overall health of our plants. Many are impressed by some of the more unique annuals and perennials we carry, always mentioning the beauty and peace of our setting. We strive to give our customers their best gardening experience through plants, education, and service. See you soon!”

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Wisconsin Bank & Trust was named 2017 Best Bank in Sheboygan County, and comments like these from customers show why: ■ “Excited to be a customer” ■ “All employees are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable!”

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REBECCA WICKERT-CARINI

Wisconsin Bank & Trust Rebecah Wickert-Carini is a banking center manager/ small business lender, AVP for the Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, and Sheboygan banking centers of Wisconsin Bank & Trust.

“I focuses on establishing and sustaining relationships with business banking customers, along with managing and cultivating retail activity,” she said.

Wickert-Carini has over 25 years in the financial arena and has been very active in the community. She is the finance chair/board member for Partners for Community Development; a board member for Family Connections; membership chair for Women In Management Board of Directors; a Meals on Wheels Committee volunteer; and a Sharon Richardson Hospice Annual Celebration Committee

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■ “Always nice to be provided with information that I can understand. My banker was very helpful and streamlined my account by being able to switch my Social Security and retirement to my new account. She was a great asset to me. Thank you” ■ “Banker I met with was very friendly and knowledgeable. Helped me get my new accounts established; pleasant experience. Will recommend bank to others.”

■ “Bankers were very helpful and understanding of our needs.”

■ “Excellent bank. Good service as usual. My family and I have been banking here since the 1990s.”

AMBER LAMERS

Wisconsin Bank & Trust Wisconsin Bank & Trust announced recently the promotion of Amber Lamers (formerly Tenpas) to the role of market president for the Sheboygan region.

In this capacity, Lamers is overseeing all commercial lending and other bank services to businesses throughout seven branches in Sheboygan.

Prior to beginning her

Amber Lamers new role on Jan. 15, Lamers served as Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s statewide head of Retail Banking. In that role, she oversaw the banking center managers at all 17 locations throughout Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe, and southwest areas of Wisconsin.

Lamers first joined Wisconsin Bank & Trust in 2013 as a commercial banker based in Sheboygan.

At that time, she was the only female commercial banker at any bank in the market. In recognition of that distinction, Verve Magazine profiled her in a “Women in Finance” feature.

“Whether it’s commercial or retail, there are few people more qualified to lead a community banking effort than Amber Lamers,” said Curtis Chrystal, president and CEO of Wisconsin Bank & Trust.

“Having guided retail growth statewide, including the successful integration with Community Bank & Trust in Sheboygan, Amber is

Chrystal said, “Amber embodies excellence, creativity, and initiative in her service to individual bank customers and to her colleagues—and has done so throughout her entire career, from early career roles as a branch manager with Associated Bank, and as a business banking officer with US bank. Wisconsin Bank & Trust is fortunate to have her talents at work on behalf of our clients.”

For many years, Lamers has been an active contributor in the Sheboygan community: ■ She currently serves as board chair of Girl Scouts of Manitou Council. In this role, she oversees strategic direction for Girl Scouts in seven counties as well as a $1.5 million annual operating budget and assets of $20 million in real estate and investments.

■ In addition, Lamers serves as president of the local chapter of Women in Management and membership chair of the statewide organization’s executive board.

Asked about what lies ahead for Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Lamers said, “In the years ahead, I anticipate the banking industry to remain strong. With improved economic results, the need for individuals and businesses to obtain credit will continue to increase.

As in many industries, the advancement of technology will help create more

Communities efficiencies and tailored client experiences to better serve client needs.

In the financial industry, regulations and compliance requirements continue to grow. I believe we’ll continue to see further M & A (mergers and acquisitions) activity amongst community banks to adhere to and satisfactorily monitor compliance. Overall, Wisconsin Bank and Trust is poised to be a leader in the markets we serve and will continue to grow with our clients and communities in which we operate.”

Lamers is based from Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s Sheboygan Falls Banking Center located at 1160

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showers, work parties, or just for fun. “We do the food and you bring your choice of beverages,” Pottratz said. “We have specials and drawings throughout the store that evening. They are a blast.”

JACKIE POTTRATZ

Allechant Boutique Jackie and Jim Pottratz own Allechant Boutique in downtown Plymouth.

“We love helping women look and feel their very best,” Jackie said.

“My granddaughter Paytn helps me with lots of my advertising, photography, and social media and she helps in the boutique. I have a good friend who helps out on occasion also.”

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Jackie Pottratz clothing, jewelry, purses, scarves, and Alex and Ani Bracelets. It hosts Boutique Bashes in the evening on occasion. They are private shopping parties, closed to the public, for birthdays,

She added, “We do personal shopping for someone looking to give themself a different look and we love to help you find the perfect gift for that special someone or the perfect outfit for a special event or just because. We do our best to bring new and trendy items to our boutique on a regular basis, so you never know what you will find here.

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Communities back and Maggie’s Closet and I team up to do fashion shows with different charities benefitting from them. I belong to many different civic groups in the community as well as being president of the Downtown Plymouth Association and a Plymouth Chamber Board member. I believe ‘Together We Rock!’

“I absolutely love what I do and do not consider it work. I look forward to every morning because I know it’s another day in Allechant Boutique. We are blessed.”

Pottratz said, “I see myself in Allechant Boutique for many years to come. My grandmother worked until she was 90 and I see myself doing the same thing. I hope to continue running Allechant and helping people along the way.”

Allechant Boutique continually gets positive feedback from its customers.

One customer, Miranda, said, “I just had the best experience, my first visit to this cute friendly boutique.

She went above and beyond anything I could ever expect in customer service in a clothing establishment and made me feel wonderful about not only my purchase but how what I purchased was complementing an outfit I was piecing together. I will without a doubt keep this boutique in mind any time I need that special something.”

Jill said, “Love this place!

Brings class to Plymouth and she has something for everyone.” Paula added, “Spent about an hour

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pursuing all the neat items at Allechant Boutique this morning. Got two Alex and Ani bracelets and two beautiful dresses. Plus got a chance to talk with Jackie.

Can’t help but love the shop and the atmosphere.”

Dorcas said, “Beautiful, colorful, unique clothes and accessories. This store is not for your basic work wardrobe. It’s for trendy, fun clothes and accents. Owners are helpful and friendly.”

Tracy added, “Outstanding customer service. You could easily spend an afternoon getting lost amongst the treasures that wait you.”

Lastly, Mary Jo said, “Love this little boutique! Love this little boutique!”

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DONNA HAHN

Plymouth Arts Center Established in 1993 as a nonprofit community arts organization, the Plymouth Arts Center is western Sheboygan County’s leading arts destination.

The PAC is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year in its recently remodeled facility located at the corner of Eastern Avenue and Mill and North streets in downtown Plymouth. The PAC continues to present fine art exhibitions—six per year—showcasing Wisconsin artists and offers a wide range of musical and theatrical performances, art tours, lectures, special events, and art classes for all ages. Original art is for sale in the art gallery— Gallery 110 North—and

Donna Hahn through the Member’s Gift Shop.

“As the executive director, I’m the only full-time employee,” Donna Hahn said. “We currently employ a part-time bookkeeper, two part-time administrative assistants, and a college age intern.

“I am honored to be the first executive director of the Plymouth Arts Center, a position I have held since 2000,” Hahn added.

“As a charter member of the Plymouth Arts Center, I began volunteering in 1999 as a member of the Performing Arts Team, working with Paul Brandl, who at that time was a Plymouth Arts Center Board member and committee chair. I also accepted the role of grant writer for the Finance Committee.

“For 25 years the Plymouth Arts Center has taken the lead presenting hundreds of amazing arts experiences and opportunities. I continue to be in awe of the many talented artists that have performed on our stage and

have exhibited their artwork in our gallery. These artists, actors, singers, musicians, dancers, writers, designers, and more are part of what makes the Plymouth Arts Center a special, welcoming organization, and the greater Plymouth area an attractive and vibrant place to live. I am grateful for the important relationships we have built over the past 25 years with our faithful audiences, our 250-plus volunteers, and our generous sponsors and donors, who help to insure that the PAC remains vital. This year we proudly celebrate all we have accomplished together. On behalf of the PAC Board of Directors, I sincerely thank all our members and friends of the arts for their continued loyalty and support.”

Hahn added, “This is an exciting time for the Plymouth Arts Center as we celebrate our 25th anniversary with a full year of programming dedicated to this important milestone.

We were delighted to recently present ‘An Evening with Keith Abler & Friends, Pilgrims & Pirates, Love @25’ as a 25th anniversary fundraiser.”

In April, nearly 100 PAC performers took the stage in six shows over two weekends for the 25th Anniversary Variety Show.

The fun continues this summer with several more events—the Fourth Annual Northern Moraine Spring Art Tour, June 1-2; the 10th year of “Mill Street Live Musical Series,” Fridays in

Communities June and July with a finale on Aug. 3; and Kids From Wisconsin, Friday, July 6.

www.plymoutharts.org for updates and a full schedule of events.

This year marks 15 years of the Cheese Capital Jazz & Blues Crawl for the Arts featuring 10 live Jazz and Blues bands at the Arts Center and in downtown Plymouth. This event is the Arts Center’s annual big fundraiser. Then in fall, “Paint the Towns, En Plein” returns for its ninth year.

Look for artists painting throughout the city and countryside of Plymouth and in Sheboygan Falls.

A few of the Plymouth Arts Center’s patrons shared their views of the facility and its programs:

In October the PAC begins the month with “An Evening of the Classics, the Joseph Sartori Concert Series.” Four more musical productions will be presented Oct. 25 through Dec. 23. The shows are “The String-Along Band Musical Theatre Co.” show; “Annie” Musical Theatre Co.; “Colors of Christmas” by the PAC Singers; and the “Story of the Nutcracker” Musical Theatre Company in collaboration with the In-Motion Dance Studio.

The final event of the anniversary year is the “Big Cheese Drop“ New Year’s Eve party featuring the Honeygoats Bluegrass Band & Friends.

“Each year is fun-filled and extremely rewarding,” Hahn said. “I couldn’t ask for a better job. New members and volunteers are always welcome to join us.

For the future, our goal is to include more programming for children and families.”

People can learn more about the Plymouth Arts Center by finding it on Facebook, Twitter, or visiting

Gordon said, “We recently moved to Plymouth.

One of the reasons we moved here because of the commitment the city has to the arts. The focal point of Plymouth seems to be centered around the arts and how it benefits the community at large. The Arts Center on Mill Street always has exhibits and a calendar of musical events.

We have been able to attend many of these at the Arts Center and enjoyed every minute. Many thanks to the coordinators and sponsors who have generously given their time and money for the community. Come to Plymouth and you will enjoy the spirit of the people and the community!”

Connie said, “Nice facility, with original artwork. Has changing exhibits that range from quilting to metalworks.

My father is in his 80s and he is a PAC Docent; it gives him purpose and interaction with people that he loves.”

Pamela added, “I have always enjoyed this Arts Center. It offers something for all ages—art exhibits, music venues, plays and theatre productions, children’s classes. These are offered on a monthly basis. Wonderful, friendly staff and volunteers; nice surroundings make for a nice, friendly atmosphere.

Well worth a visit.”

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JOY HIRTH

Canine Design Grooming Salon Joy Hirth has operated Canine Design Grooming Salon LLC for the past 24 years—20 years as a mobile grooming salon and the last four years with a storefront salon.

She and her employees provide grooming of dogs along with operating a small boutique.

“I’ve been a groomer for 44 years and opened my business here in Plymouth in 1995,” Hirth said. “I’ve competed in grooming competitions, winning awards in the ‘80s and ‘90s and am blessed to have a career that I love. Dogs are so loving and giving, I get to create masterpieces in styling and have met so many nice people along the way.”

Hirth said her business has grown each year. “I plan on continuing to have my salon with the help of employees,” she said.

She added that

customers are happy she is available to serve the area and they like the way their dogs look. In addition, Hirth and her employees—Brittany and Michaela—pay attention to any health issues the dog has or that they might see.

“My helpers and I are soft spoken and the dogs like that too,” she said.

Hirth added, “We started out the storefront salon in 2014 and faced some challenges in the past year resulting from a fire in the building next to us. We needed to relocate to a new home just up the street to 429 E. Mill St. “The fire and water damage to the salon has shown me that I have the most wonderful customers in the world and I’m thankful through it all that my helpers Brittany and Michaela stuck with me in times of no work. I’m blessed to have grown and am able to add a third groomer to our ‘pack.’ They are soft spoken and talented and have a wonderful way with our furry friends.”

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Communities TERRI HOLLISTER

Klips & Tips Klips & Tips has been in business for six years and is located at 435 E. Mill St. in Plymouth.

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Stylists, Terri, Brenda, Gail, and Kay are all experienced and have been in the business for years. We pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest trends as well as attending continuing education. Michelle has joined our team as a nail tech who prides herself

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on her nail art and creativity. Susanne and Debbie are here to help make your visit to our salon a memorable and enjoyable experience, as well as to help you find a time for your service that best fits your needs.

Klips & Tips is a salon that offers something for everyone of all ages. We take care of you from head to toe with everything from the latest hairstyle and all nail services, to massage, ear candling, spa pedicures, and body waxing.

To see a complete list of our services, please visit our Web site at klipsntips.com or call us at (920) 627-4247.

We are open Mondays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call for appointments on Saturdays or before/after hours.

We are in the process of remodeling. Come see our new look while you get a new look too!

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New beauty in old items Vintage of Ada transports people back to a different time

Vintage of Ada is a shop set in a charming country setting and specializing in quality retro and repurposed furnishings for home and garden.

“We have an inventory that changes often, and carries seasonal items throughout the year,” owner Susan Puls said.

“We have a garden focus in the spring, with plants in vintage containers, outdoor furniture, and various garden accents.”

Vintage of Ada has been in business for four years. Puls is a retired English language learner teacher and worked in the Sheboygan School District.

She said, “I had been doing vintage events and shows on a part-time basis and after retirement began doing this on a more fulltime basis. It now happily consumes our lives.”

Puls added, “I run the business with a great deal

of help from my husband, Ric Puls. Ric has spent the last year building a beautiful new addition to the shop which will make shopping here a more pleasant experience for our customers. The new shop just opened, and the result is lovelier than I could have imagined. We now have a building that can be open year round, and it would be a wonderful spot for classes or evening gatherings— so many options for the future.”

Looking to the future, Puls said, “We want Vintage of Ada to be a place where our customers feel comfortable and welcome, and to be transported back to a different time. We hear lots of comments like, ‘my grandma had one of these.’

The best comments we hear are when people walk in, look around, and say, ‘It’s magical!’ When I hear that, I know I’ve done my job.”

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

My Lyme Disease Story

T

he month of May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and here in Wisconsin, we ALL need to become much more vigilant about this disease.

It’s on a dramatic rise, and it is not anything you want to take lightly. Having experienced Lyme Disease personally, and having seen it multiple times in the of¿ce in the last several years, I can attest that it is a terrible condition.

You need to do all you can to protect yourself, your pets, and most especially…your children.

In June of 2008 (it has been TEN YEARS ALREADY?!), while I was working in Plymouth, I attended a nutrition seminar in Stevens Point. (Oddly enough, it was at this seminar that Dr. Mike Schleicher ¿rst asked me if I was interested in taking over the chiropractic of¿ce he owned in Kiel!) Being an avid trail runner, I stopped just outside of Waupaca to go running on a segment of the Ice Age Trail.

That trail was not very well-kept and was very overgrown. For most of the run, I had to duck under tree branches and my legs were constantly brushing up against the long grass along the sides of the trail. The ‘trail’ was barely a trail.

After about a 2 hour run, I was back at my car and continuing my drive to Stevens Point. Upon arrival at my friend’s house, where I was staying, I took a shower. In the shower I found 4 wood ticks on me. By the end of the day, I had found 3 more. It was absolutely disgusting.

That night, I was sitting on my bed and texting Ellie about my day. While doing that, I noticed a little black bug

crawling along my thumb. This one wasn’t a wood tick.

It was a deer tick, which is much smaller, but much more likely to carry Lyme Disease.

Needless to say, I didn’t sleep well that night. I had a nonstop sensation of bugs crawling on me. Imagine that!

Fast forward 3 weeks, and I was feeling really run down. I remember ¿nishing up a normal Friday at work and being exhausted. I had a headache that made my face hurt when I would move my head in any direction.

Although I rarely get headaches, I just assumed it was no big deal, and went out for dinner that night. During dinner with my parents at an Irish restaurant, the headache subsided with a pint of Guinness. Saturday morning I woke up with the same headache. And a low back ache.

I’m a chiropractor, and was only 27 years old at the time. I had never experienced low back pain until then!

Unfortunately, things continued to go downhill, and my temp continued to climb, all the way to 102 at one point.

The worst part? Ellie was gone that weekend, so I didn’t have anyone at home to complain to.

In bed Saturday night I alternated between sweating fevers in only my underwear and shivering chills in sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Three times during the night I woke up and changed clothes again.

Sunday morning, same old story. Headache. Stiff neck. Sore low back. No energy. Swollen and painful lymph node in my right armpit. Something’s not right. Then, it ‘clicked.’ It’s probably Lyme Disease, but its hallmark symptom is erythema migrans, or a bulls-eye rash, which

I didn’t have. Nonetheless, I knew I needed blood work and scheduled an appointment with a doctor for Monday afternoon. Sunday night I drenched the sheets in sweat. I was an absolute mess, and this was the sickest I have ever been in my life. Monday morning I still felt like crap. Headache. Stiff back. Chills. But the icing on the cake was provided by a glance in the mirror as I dried myself off from the shower. There, right over my left shoulder blade, was a big old “Bullseye Rash.”

The last part of the diagnosis was now present. By the afternoon the rash had become even more distinct, to the point that the doctor told me he could take a picture of it for a textbook.

Because I try to be healthy, my immune system reacted very strongly to the infection, and that allowed me to be able to identify that something was seriously wrong very quickly. That made treatment much more likely to work quickly. I was in early “Stage One” which is best described in all the symptoms I had for those three days. “Stage Two” is when it gets more serious and can start affecting one’s heart, liver, and nervous system. I was very fortunate to be able to “tell” that something was wrong. Lyme Disease is known as the “Great Imitator” because the symptoms can mimic other illnesses and can vary in severity. That’s why it’s important to stay vigilant and aware!

As I mentioned, that was the sickest I’ve ever been.

It was terrible. I’m thankful to be better and not have to manage the terrible symptoms of chronic Lymes. I want to do everything I can to make sure YOU or your kids don’t have to deal with it either, so remember these common ¿rst symptoms: “bulls-eye” or erythema migrane (EM) rash. The rash may appear on any area of the body and does not always take on the typical bulls-eye form. Fever, chills, muscle and joint aches, tiredness, headache and swollen lymph nodes.

Also, when it comes to my kids, after bathtime, I perform a “full body scan.” They’re used to it. I check them over everywhere, and do it every bath time, but am especially vigilant if they’ve been out in the woods or if we’ve been camping, etc. I can tell you every birthmark they have…as those little ticks can sometimes look a lot like a little mole.

In addition, I highly recommend that you have one or two “Tick Testing Kits” available. Our of¿ce carries them. They test the tick and return a 99.9% accurate identi¿cation as to whether the tick was carrying Lyme

HEALTH | mind & body

Disease or not. It is safe and easy to use, and determines if the tick that you found was carrying Lyme Disease long BEFORE any symptoms appear. As my story shows, time is of the essence! The entire kit is $24.99.

As you probably know, I’m a very big proponent of getting outside. It’s unhealthy to be inside constantly, and we can’t live in fear. Just be aware—May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month—and be vigilant for the tick not just this month, but year-round.

Those little things are most prevalent from May to August, but I’ve seen them every month of the year here in Wisconsin.

For more information and photos, see www.lymedisease.org.

“Tick Testing Kits… determine if the tick that you found was carrying Lyme Disease long BEFORE any symptoms appear.”

And may the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows.

And may the road less paved be the road that you follow.

- Jason Mraz Call for a complimentary consultation.

730 Calumet Ave • Kiel

920-894-2399

Dr. Nic Giebler DC, ART

Feel Better. Move Better. Live Better.

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ALLECHANT BOUTIQUE

has been having a great time helping our customers purchase Alex and Ani Bangle Bracelets for themselves and others. We enjoy hearing stories about their special person’s life or something in their own life that inspires them to purchase one of the bracelets. Best of all the Alex and Ani bracelets are made in the USA out of recycled materials and many of them are Charity By Design meaning that a percentage of their sales go to some very wonderful charities.

Besides these great bracelets we carry a ton of other jewelry, purses and trendy clothing to keep you looking up to date fabulous. Consider booking a Boutique Bash during the doldrums of winter. We supply the yummy hors d’oeuvres and some retail therapy to make the evening fun filled for you and your guests! If you are interested in a no pressure fun shopping party that includes yummy food, door prizes and some fashion advice give us a call and we will tell you all about them or stop by. Birthdays, bridal showers, office parties, just because or any reason you can think of, a Boutique Bash is a great way to have a fun evening with no cleaning or planning on your part. Where Fantastic People and Stylish Clothing and Accessories Meet!

920-893-9888. 217 East Mill St, Plymouth.

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AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

American Family Insurance is a private mutual company that focuses on property, casualty and auto insurance, but also offers commercial insurance, life, health, and homeowners coverage, as well as investment and retirement-planning products. amfam.com

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BEMIS BATH SHOPPE

located in downtown Sheboygan Falls, is a stunning two-story boutique that boasts nine inspirational lifestyle vignettes displaying hundreds of Bemis’ signature company toilet seats.

The Bemis Bath Shoppe also offers a variety of luxurious bath & body products, bath linens & accessories, cabinet & bath hardware, candles, gifts, clothing and more! 1 Store. 2 Floors. Endless Ideas. resonates with customers because they immediately see the infinite possibilities to enhance the look of their home or find beautiful gifts and personal items.

Bemis Manufacturing Co. and the Bemis Bath Shoppe are proud to be located in Sheboygan Falls. The Sheboygan County area is the bedrock for the company and the Bemis family is committed to manufacturing here for years to come.

To learn more about the history of Bemis Manufacturing Co., visitors can browse the second floor at the Bath Shoppe to enjoy historic company images and informational video.

Store hours are Mon-Wed 9-5; Thurs-Fri 9-6; Sat 9-3.

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DEPKE SHOE STORE

Depke Shoe Store in Sheboygan Falls offers shoes for your whole family in all widths and sizes. We have a wide selection of quality brands for you to choose from. We measure your feet and are dedicated to fitting you properly.

Depke Shoe Store has been in our family since 1966. We are proud to serve your footwear needs. We offer shoes from 4a - 6e, men, women and children’s shoes, work boots, dress shoes, doctor’s prescriptions filled, Beekos, and Bogs, New Balance, Red Wing, SAS, Hush Puppies, Aravon, Ros Homerson, Spring Step, and Fly Flot Aetrex, Alegria, P.W. Minor,

Drew, Minnetonka, Dunham, Old Friend, Vionic, Trotters, Comfort-Rite and Smartwool.

Arch support products we carry Lynco, Power Step and Spenco.

Whether it’s for casual or formal events, we have the perfect shoes for you.

105 Pine St, Sheboygan Falls. 920-467-4181. Mon-Thurs 9am-5:30pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-noon.

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IMAGE BY DESIGN

Thinking of a new look?

One of our eight-experienced stylists can help you choose a new style, color, or ask them about our GK Hair Straightening Treatment. Hair is not our only specialty. It’s time to freshen up those dry, winter feet with a spa pedicure. While you are at it, add a matching gel manicure! If you feel like you need a little sun, we have tanning bed and booth packages available to get you ready for summer.

Call now to schedule an appointment with one of our eight-experienced stylists. They would love to help create that new look you have wanted to try, whether it’s a new cut, color, perm or GK Treatment.

Planning a wedding? We also provide make up lessons and application to add that special touch along with a fabulous updo or style.

Image by Design carries a wide variety of products from Loma, Paul Mitchell, Eufora, Chi, Nioxin and GK to help you maintain healthy, beautiful hair.

We also offer a variety of jewelry and purses to compliment that special outfit.

Make sure you check us out on Facebook to catch our monthly specials. Also, this year being our 15th anniversary, make sure you watch for our upcoming anniversary sale.

We look forward to hearing from you. Call today to schedule your appointment. We are available Mon thru Thurs 9am to 8pm; Fri 8:30am-4pm; Sat 8am1pm. Gift cards are available in

any amount.

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JAZZERCISE

When you hear Jazzercise you think legwarmers and leotards, right? Or a workout for your mom but not for you?

We admit our workouts got so popular in the 80’s that we created a fitness revolution that people still associate with us today. It’s true that we were the original dance party workout.

But today the leotards and the 80’s are long gone and our classes are way too hot for legwarmers. We’re still evolving and transforming people’s bodies and their lives.

Why are we still here 45 years later? Because our program works! Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping, body-blasting fitness program that gets you results…fast. It’s a high intensity dance party that fuses cardio, strength, Pilates, hip-hop, yoga and kickboxing.

Burn up to 800 calories per hour in any of our 60-minute classes.

Why do people stay? If you try our classes, odds are you’ll stay with our program for seven years. That’s our average and we’re proud of it. Why do people stay? Because we keep it fresh so you never plateau and never get bored. We have a variety of classes to challenge you, Interval HIIT, Fusion, Core, Strike, Strength and Dance Mixx.

Kiel offers 3 classes weekly at City Hall on second floor. Class times are Mon & Thurs 6pm; Sat 8am. Attend once, twice or three times weekly. Check us out at jazzercise.com or 920-901-4116.

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KLIPS & TIPS

It’s time for you to be pampered! Klips & Tips is a full service salon that has something for everyone! We have been a family for five years, located at 435 E Mill Street, Plymouth.

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include Terri, owner, stylist & nail tech; Brenda, stylist & nail tech; Jodi, stylist & manicurist; Gail, stylist & Kay, stylist.

We have our receptionists Suzanne, Debbie, and Michelle who will assist you in scheduling your appointments and will help to make your visit with us memorable.

From caring for your hair and nails, all the way to tinting your natural eyelashes or even candling your ears and more; we offer a wide variety of services to make you feel and look amazing!

Can’t stand the cold winters and pale skin, come in and tan with us too!

We use top-notch products designed for every individuals needs. Loma, which is our organic line and Joico are our favorite hair care products! In our nail care department, we carry Vinelux and Shellac.

To see a complete list of our services, please visit our website at Klipsntips.com or call us at 920-627-4247. Hours Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm; Fri 9am-4 pm; Sat and after hours by appointment only.

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MIESFELD’S MEAT MARKET

Miesfeld’s Meat Market is a family-owned and operated meat market located in Sheboygan.

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.

Over the years we have earned an enviable reputation by offering only the finest quality of meat available in the United States. Each piece of food that passes through our doors is

guaranteed to be restaurant quality and we receive fresh shipments daily from locations throughout the United States and worldwide. If you love to cook, then come into our store to learn more about how we can help you put delicious meals on your table. 4811 Venture Dr (HWY 42), Sheboygan. 920565-6328. www.miesfelds.com

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MILLHOME NURSERY & GREENHOUSES

‌welcomes you. Your beautiful living spaces start here! We carry a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and landscape supplies to help you create your beautiful surroundings.

Let our knowledgeable

staff assist you with plant selection, design and plant care suggestions that will make your gardening experience a success.

We are located in a beautiful country setting, surrounded by plantings that will help inspire your gardening palette. We are excited to announce that NEW THIS YEAR we are a Host stop in the Rural Arts Roadtrip taking place Oct.12 & 13.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through our garden center, take in the fresh country air and let the beauty of our plants overwhelm you! N9469 Rhine Rd (Cty. E), Elkhart Lake. 920-8947877. www.millhomenursery. com

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Experience the

Sheboygan Symphony in concert with

The Texas Tenors

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Fundraiser for the Sheboygan Symphony (All proceeds go directly to the Sheboygan Symphony)

July 7, 2018

7:30 pm

Weill Center for the Performing Arts For tickets call 920-208-3243 or go to weillcenter.com sheboygansymphony.org

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PERMANENT COSMETICS

BY HEIDI

Heidi Hess, LPN, Permanent Cosmetics Specialist Licensed Tattooist has worked in the medical field since 1980 and has been performing permanent cosmetics since 2002. She is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and has worked in a variety of medical specialties, including facial plastics. In addition to operating her permanent cosmetics business Heidi is also a hospice nurse.

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 she realized that others would be too! Her nursing background has proven to be very beneficial in her work with permanent cosmetics. Permanent Cosmetic Make-Up, look your best 24 hours a day with no effort. Locations: A. Prive’ 815 Riverfront Dr, Sheboygan; GJ’s Salon-N-Spa1604 Washington St, Two Rivers; Bella Wellness & Aesthetics Center 105 Western Ave, Suite 3, Waupaca. 920980-2250.

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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.

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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 available in our parking lot or in northern end of the adjacent lot or alongside our building. Hours Tues-Fri 10am4pm; Sat & Sun noon-3pm; or by special arrangement.

Find us on the web: www. plymoutharts.org or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ PlymouthArtCenter. 920-8928409 See our ad on inside back cover

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

Mission Statement-The Sheboygan County Historical Society has as its primary mission to collect, preserve, and educate about the history of Sheboygan County. Hours Apr 1-Oct 31. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.

Admission-adult (18+) $6; reduced rates for children & seniors; members free. Free admission to the nation’s active duty personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2015.

3110 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, 920 458-1103. We are a Blue Star Museum. arts.gov/ bluestarmuseums

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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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THE LAUNDROMAT LLC

The Laundromat LLC in New Holstein has the newest machines in the area. We have a child’s play area, open 24/7/365 days a year. The owner Mike Hartmann is local to the area, so any issues are attended to right away. The Laundromat has the largest washer in the area.

A 75 lb. washer, which means you can wash two-three quilts/ blankets in one load, along with many other large washer for your convenience. Ten minutes of drying for 25¢. The Laundromat in New Holstein is the cleanest

Laundromat in the area, is located on Hwy 57, well lit, safe, air-conditioned in the summer & heated in winter. We also do laundry pick-up and delivery.

For questions or issues please feel free to call Mike anytime 920-773-2270; cell 920901-3327.

Mike also runs Stardust

Limousine so don’t think you called the wrong number.

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VICTORIAN CHOCOLATE SHOPPE

Experience Sheboygan’s Old Time chocolate and candy

Tips for organizing your home office If you work from home, you likely spend a lot of time in your home office, which makes its design just as important as the rest of your home. If it’s not up to par, it’s time to bring new life to the space.

A few easy updates will help you feel more comfortable and inspire you towards greater productivity.

1. Let in light. Update your window treatment to maximize natural light and get more direct sunshine, and swap out drab lamps for eye-catching fixtures that offer brighter light. Make sure your office is a well-lit place where you can see what you’re doing without straining your eyes.

2. Update your tools. Having upto-date tools makes working in your home office that much more efficient and enjoyable. Swap out older tech with newer tools offering the latest advancements, such as Casio’s HR170RC next generation compact printing calculator. It has a host of features, including two-color printing (red/black), a tax calculation function, a clock/calendar and a power adapter.

3. Decorate. Ditch the bare walls and add an interesting focal point -- whether it’s a tapestry, cool shelving or an art print that matches your interests and inspires you creatively.

4. Go green. It is said that certain plants and flowers can promote health at home. Add some plants or fresh cut flowers to your home office to reap the benefits.

5. Get organized. Flight clutter and make important items and documents easier to locate with organizational tools like filing cabinets, folders and bins. A clean and tidy work zone will help you to feel more on top of your work, and may encourage you to form other great habits.

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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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ELEGANT REDESIGNS Focus on the latest in trends and colors

f you are looking to elegantly redesign the spaces in your home, consider taking your cues from the latest trends in the luxury market. Neutral color palettes and soft, soothing shades, such as gray, taupe and cream are on the rise among today’s luxury homes and adding touches of color will help personalize these spaces.

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“Neutral color schemes are versatile, sophisticated and best of all, easy to live with,” says James Thomas, senior product designer for residential lighting manufacturer Progress Lighting.

But design experts point out that adding carefully selected accessories and home accents in bolder colors can be a pleasing way to customize the spaces in your home.

“Color selection is one of the first ways I create visual interest in any neutral space,” says Tracey Amadio of Porch Daydreamer Design Blog, who lists sapphire, turquoise, dusty pink and lavender as popular color choices this spring.

To add a splash of color to your neutral settings, try these design ideas.

• Refresh home accessories: Home accents, such as throw pillows, blankets and rugs, are items that can be quickly updated and therefore more trendcentric. These items are guaranteed to add a pop of

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color to the room.

Additionally, Tracey says more and more designers are choosing rich hues over white for accent furniture,

kitchen islands and bathroom cabinets.

• Update an accent wall with wallpaper: Wallpaper is making a comeback in

a big way. There are lots of fun patterns and colors to explore. Incorporate textured wallpaper to a powder room or smaller

living area to add color and dimension.

• Incorporate mixed metals: Mixed metals are also emerging as a way to bring dimension and interest to a home’s color palette. This look can be achieved through mixing fixtures with different -- but complementary -- finishes.

“Many of our new lighting offerings showcase dual finishes or mixed metal accents that really punch up the look of a fixture, which would be an eyecatching addition to a neutral color scheme,” says Thomas. “We’ve had really good visual success with Antique Bronze and Brass

combinations. Also, some of our newer designs feature a combination of Antique Nickel and Brushed Nickel, to offer visual interest with a pairing of matte and shiny finishes.”

Searching for more design inspiration? Visit progresslighting.com to view images, collections and project ideas for every budget, style and space.

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5 WAYS to reduce everyday stress eadlines, responsibilities, bills -- there are so many causes of stress in our lives. Unfortunately, stress can take a negative toll on one’s health and wellness, particularly if it goes unaddressed for too long. Indeed, common effects of stress include headaches, stomach upset, anxiety, sleep problems and more, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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To feel better, consider these strategies for relieving stress.

• Aromatherapy: Scent your home and workspace with stress-relieving scents like lavender, rosemary and peppermint. Whether you use candles, oils or fresh herbs, this is an easy way to immediately reduce feelings of stress.

• Get outdoors: Both exercise and nature can have stress-relieving properties. Combine the two with hiking, biking, and water-based sports. Support your adventures with waterresistant wearable tech, like the WSD-F20 ProTrek Smart Outdoor Watch, which features functions like full color maps and GPS, app functionality to track progress, as well as sensor technology, allowing you to comfortably get off the beaten path and better appreciate your surroundings.

• Meditate: Many experts agree on the benefits of meditation, from increased positive emotions to the relief of stress and anxiety.

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And these days, meditation is more accessible than ever, as employers offer mindfulness programs in the workplace, mobile apps in guided meditation abound, and communities and fitness clubs add practices like tai chi and yoga to their rosters.

• Enjoy music: Music can be an extremely powerful outlet for stress relief, particularly when you’re getting creative and making it yourself. Have the means at home to play a variety of beautiful music so that you can de-stress any time you need. To faithfully reproduce the sounds of acoustic instruments like guitars, drums, basses, brass, wind instruments, string ensembles and more, you don’t need an entire music studio full of separate instruments. The upgraded technology and sound quality found in digital pianos like Casio’s CT-X700, which includes the new AiX SoundSource, reproduces subtle nuances and gestures specific to each sound.

• Keep a journal: Keeping a journal can be a good way of putting things in perspective and thinking through the short- and long-term problems and challenges that are causing you stress. Plus, the ritual aspect of what could be made into a daily habit, may have a calming effect on the body and mind.

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YOUR VOICE | an essay

Sip ‘N See or wetting heads? ` by Darlene Buechel

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hen my niece Shannon gave birth to Riley on Dec. 13, 2017, my sister Diane was “over the moon” excited to be a first-time grandma.

“When we went to the hospital and saw Shannon holding Riley all I could think of is ‘my baby has a baby,’” Diane said.

Since Shannon and her husband Mike live in Madison, and I’m near Chilton, I knew I wouldn’t get a chance to see my great-niece often, but Diane informed me they were planning a Sip ‘N See for March.

What? I know I don’t get out much, but I’d never heard of such an event. As soon as I received the invite I sat down at the computer to find out if this was really a “thing.” Turns out this type of gathering is starting to surpass traditional baby showers.

Simply put, a Sip ‘N See is a chance for friends and family to welcome a new addition. It’s modeled after an old tradition where folks would go out and drink in celebration of a new baby called “Wetting the Baby’s Head.” Back in the day it was usually guys going out to tie one on, but the new Sip ‘N See parties welcome men, women, and children.

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YOUR VOICE | an essay not learn the sex of the baby ahead of time, so she got many green and yellow sleepers too. We didn’t do the candy bar game that day, but we did games matching female animals to their offspring and TV moms to their TV kids. Sounds lame, I know, but at least the hot beef sandwiches were good!

Diane and Pat, the proud grandparents, hosted Riley’s Sip ‘N See at Schmitty’s Bar and Grill in Fond du Lac. They reserved a back room and decorated it with yellow and gray balloons and owls to match baby’s room at home. Shannon grew up in Fond du Lac, so this was the perfect spot to host old friends, neighbors, and area relatives.

The invite said there was no need to bring a gift but if you bring a pack of diapers you would be entered into a drawing to win a fabulous prize. Cute idea. On party day I placed a pack of disposable diapers on a chevron decorated table alongside the other Huggies and Pampers. Then I dropped my name into the prize box. I didn’t win, but I saw bright smiles from those who walked away with Faris Gourmet Popcorn (of Fond du Lac) as well as Kwik Trip gift cards.

I got to hold baby Riley within minutes of entering the party when I pried her from the greedy hands of Grandma Diane.

Just kidding—she actually handed her over quite nicely. Shortly after that my husband Rich got me a diet soda so I’d already fulfilled the Sip ‘N See portion of the event. While some Sip ‘N Sees feature fancy cocktails, I thought the pitchers of beer, sodas, and water were perfect for Riley’s party.

I’ve read most Sip ‘N See’s provide finger foods, but this party went above and beyond with a big table featuring several kinds of pizza, veggies and dip, and cute baby feet cookies with

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pink frosted toes. Trays of cupcakes brought even more sweetness to the event.

I enjoyed munching, sipping soda, and catching up with family at Riley’s party. On the way home I couldn’t help but think of the contrast between baby showers now and then.

In 1985 when I had baby Danielle they threw me a surprise shower which consisted of women only.

This was held the last month or two of pregnancy to ensure the mom-to-be was big as a condo and would be wearing ratty slippers due to swollen feet. Back then most moms didn’t have ultrasounds and very few found out the sex of the baby ahead of time. I remember receiving many sleepers in yellow and green

and cuddly unisex toys.

We played party games including the famous “guess the candy bar” where a melted chocolate bar was presented on a diaper to resemble you-know-what.

When Danielle had her first baby in 2010 I threw her a traditional shower.

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It’s a casual, low-key way to meet baby and congratulate the new parents and grandparents. It was fun for me to see my sister as a first-time grandma and to hear her perspective on this life changing event.

“The first time holding Riley just felt like it was the start of my Chapter 3,” Diane explained. “Chapter 1 is being married; Chapter 2 is having kids; and Chapter 3 is going to be the best ever—grandma.”

Congratulations to Shannon and Mike (the new parents) and Diane and Pat (the new grandparents). It was nice to Sip ‘N See you at Riley’s party. Enjoy all the new chapters life brings your way.

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