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My favorite Christmas song is “Silent Night”. It’s a beautiful song and so soothing to hear. I sang this song to my oldest granddaughter when she was fussy as a newborn, and the other day she told me it’s her favorite song too! Makes my heart melt!

Brenda “You make it feel like Christmas” sung by Neil Diamond is a favorite that I share with my mom.

Tina & mom Jackie My favorite Christmas song is Amy Grant’s “Breath of Heaven”.

It beautifully shares the story of Jesus’ birth from his mother, Mary’s, perspective and journey. The music and words convey the wonder and faith.

maureen “Christmas is the time to say I love you” by: Billy Squire.

My favorite Christmas song is “Silver Bells” by Burl Ives.

“The Chipmunk Song” (Christmas Don’t be Late)

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My Favorite Christmas song is, “Christmas Shoes” it always gets me teary eyed and reminds me that you need to slow down during the holiday season and enjoy the people around you.

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Sharon “Little Drummer Boy” has always warmed my heart.

I especially like the 1977 “ Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” duet

by Bing Crosby and David Bowie.

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My favorite Christmas song is “Mary, Did You Know”. I love this song so much but unfortunately, they don’t play it enough on the radio.

It’s a great reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

My favorite Christmas Song is “Mary, Did You Know?” I cry whenever I hear it!!!

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Hands down fav is Mariah Carey, “All I want for Christmas”.

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 by Mark Sherry Gathering for the Thursday Bridge Club Christmas party in 2009 were (seated, from left) Honey Leibham, Joan Feuerstein, and Toni Rhode; and (back) Rosalie Bauer,

Norma Boll, Phyllis Schmid, Marge Reiser, Ruth Larson, and Marilyn Kohlman.

Bridge to friendship Local club has plenty of memories over past 60 years

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he only constant in life is change—that is how an old saying goes.

Things often come into vogue, stay in the limelight for varying degrees of time, then disappear again. In today’s society, popularity seems to be increasingly of shorter duration.

A person certainly cannot say the life of the Bridge Club in New Holstein has been brief. This fall the club marked its 60th year of gathering

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at someone’s home to play the card game. There was a time when bridge was not all that popular in this area, then a time when it was huge, and now its future is uncertain as members age and today’s younger generation has so many more ways in which to spend their recreational time.

New Holstein residents Honey Leibham and Toni Rhode are the last remaining original members of the Bridge Club. As of 10 years ago they

and Joan Feuerstein were the only original members. Joan passed away in February 2018.

The club which met on Thursdays for many years has since switched to every other Wednesday. Instead of playing at night as they did for many years, members now find it easier to get together from 1 to 5:30 p.m. to avoid being out after dark.

Honey and Toni still attend every time they can, joining the six or

seven other members who are there as bridge is played in groups of four.

Toni said she read that card games are good for keeping an older person’s mind sharper. “That’s what I keep telling myself,” she said.

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In the 1950s, bridge was not all that popular in this area. Families were larger than they are today and women did not have jobs outside the home as much as they do today, so women were looking for a way to get away from the husband and kids and socialize with other women—at least for a few hours every now and then.

Honey said, “We were desperate to get out when we had a house full of kids.”

Toni said in the late 1950s technical colleges were teaching classes in local high schools. June Celichowski, a New Holstein resident at the time, was offering a bridge class and a number of local women took the class.

In the fall of 1959 a club was formed and included the three ladies already

This was the club’s Christmas party in 1975. mentioned along with Jeanne Flood, Carol Bogard, Leila Hipke, Connie Rosenthal, and Joan Niquette.

New Holstein was noted for having a very high number of bridge clubs per capita.

Popularity quickly grew and other clubs were formed in the area. Toni and Honey said there was a time when

“Bridge was such a big thing,” Toni said. “We even went to other cities to play bridge.” They recalled

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LIFE | Bridging friendship through the years their kids was somewhat off limits on bridge night.

“That was our time to get together,” she said.

when Holy Rosary Parish in New Holstein hosted a big annual bridge tournament.

The since-defunct Civic Society provided desserts, and a style show was held in conjunction with the tournament. The women also remember Lucille “Tommy” Larme loading up a group of women in her vehicle to travel to bridge tournaments in Sheboygan.

In the early days, the club gathered at 8 p.m. after the women had put their children to bed. They played every other week, going to a different house each time. Coffee and dessert were part of each night, with bridge games generally lasting until midnight.

Some of the husbands heard how much fun their

As of this 2009 photograph, the only remaining original members of the Thursday Bridge Club on their 50th anniversary were (from left) Toni Rhode, Joan Feuerstein, and Honey Leibham. Joan passed away in February 2018. wives were having and took the technical school bridge class as well. Eventually a couples club formed.

Honey recalled that the club had four couples in it and between them they had 21 children—but talking about

The women’s club kept a small notebook in which they recorded some of the special moments in the club’s history. Toni and Honey pulled out the decades-old notebook which includes the time on Feb. 27, 1992 when Honey recorded the high score of 6,010. In 1993, dessert was cut out of the nightly plans. On Feb. 1, 1995 it was minus-19 outside with minus-60 wind chills, but the club still gathered. It helped that all the members lived in the city.

Honey and Toni recalled some other unusual happenings:

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n Norma Boll had said that members could stay overnight at her house if the weather ever turned bad, so all the members showed up in pajamas one evening.

game to mark the occasion.

n Honey gave birth to one of her children on a Bridge Club night—and, no, she did not play that night but the members brought and shared some champagne at the bridge

n The club also had “come as you are” days.

Honey would show up at members’ homes starting at 8 a.m. and whatever the members were wearing at

n Honey also had her leg in a cast at one time, so at the Bridge Club Christmas party that year Toni gave her a gift—one shoe.

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LIFE | Bridging friendship through the years the time is what they had to come to bridge wearing.

Over time the club has changed.

They moved their games to the afternoons in 1996. In 2009 the “stakes” went from two cents to five cents. Prizes used to be awarded but now they play to win a little change—and, of course, to have fun and socialize with other members. Last

May the club combined with another local club, still leaving only nine active members—all in their 80s and 90s, the women said.

The women said they play Goren bridge, named after the late Charles Goren, a bridge expert. Toni said she finds bridge to be much harder than sheepshead and that she struggled initially with the concept of “bidding,”

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and all the tricks and rules which are part of the game. Honey said, “What I like about it is it’s a game of strategy. I like the challenge of finding out how I can get the most out of a hand.”

But what all the members will say they enjoy the most is simply the fellowship they have shared with each other. No matter how much longer it lasts, it has provided 60 years of fun. 

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he Christmas season is obviously about a lot of things, and it is definitely about more than shopping.

But let’s not minimize shopping, either. The act of gift giving represents the love we have for people who are near and dear to us, and that reflects back on the real reason for the season—the greatest gift mankind has ever received.

In the pages which follow, readers will discover some of the more unique venues for gift buying this holiday season. But sometimes the best gift can be taking someone to an event—a concert, a light display, or a dinner/ theatre—and there are a few of those gems in the following article as well.

Merry Christmas!

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

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

The business services and repairs all brands of bows and crossbows. It

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IDEAS | Great gift suggestions Kathy Muench of Boelter’s Jewelers. “Presently Boelters has 12 employees. We are proud of the confidence our customers, friends, and neighbors have shown in our business.”

sells Mathews, Elite, PSE, and Mission bows as well as Mission, Ravin, and PSE crossbows. “We carry the top accessory lines including HHA, QAD, Ripcord, Axion, and more,” Rand said.

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

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

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Boelter’s Jewelers LLC Boelter’s Jewelers has been a Manitowoc business for over 92 years.

The Boelter family began the business in 1927 with a desire to help area residents with their jewelry needs. Opening first in a small store across from Washington Park, the business grew throughout the years and is now located in a larger location at 2101 Washington St. where it thrives today.

“I have worked at Boelter’s for over 30 years and my husband Tom and I purchased the business in May of 2015,” said

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

We also have an attractive assortment of Seiko, Pulsar, and Caravelle watches,

Seiko clocks, Chamilia and Trollbeads, Add-a-Pearls, baby jewelry, and children’s banks. Charm bracelets, personal and medical ID bracelets, religious medals, tie bars, and money clips make exceptional holiday gifts. Boelter’s Jewelers also highlights the Christmas season by offering the beautiful Ne’Qwa Christmas ornaments.

“One of the top priorities of Boelter’s Jewelers is to continue to give our customers that personal, quality service they have come to expect,” she said.

“From jewelry repair or watch batteries, to pearl restringing or ring resizing, Boelter’s strives to provide any jewelry needs our

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customers may desire. We are also able to take those items that have sentimental meaning and reset them in a new setting of the customer’s own design.

At Boelter’s Jewelers, we want customers to feel comfortable and have fun choosing that special holiday gift. These are just a few reasons why Boelter’s is known as ‘Manitowoc’s Busiest Jewelry Store.’”

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The Rickety Wagon The Rickety Wagon is Sheboygan’s only furniture consignment store, having opened Aug. 1 of this year.

Located at 804 N. 8th St., The Rickety Wagon offers furniture and home decor at affordable prices.

Owner Lisa Stewart said there are many affordable items for gift exchanges during Christmastime or anytime. She said, “Seasonal items add holiday bling to your home for less.

If you are entertaining for the holidays, this is an affordable way to upgrade

your furniture.”

Be prepared to be greeted by someone in addition to Stewart when visiting The Rickety Wagon.

“Everyone likes to come say ‘hi’ to my dog Sadie that also comes to work with me,” she said.

This is the event’s eighth year and each one gets bigger and better. It all began with members of the Sheboygan County Rotary clubs as a means to spread holiday cheer in combination with doing good for the community. While entrance to Making Sprits Bright is free, pantry item donations are requested. All donated items are delivered to the Sheboygan County Food Bank each night and their volunteers disburse to food pantries throughout the county. The donations come

at a time when need is the greatest so the Making Spirits Bright event has been important for so many people. The grand total of pantry items donated over the past seven years is almost 474,000 pounds— that is about 237 tons.

While many of us immediately think of canned goods when we hear the words “food drive,” please also consider donating personal care items which typically run low at the food pantries. These may include shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, tissue and toilet paper, diapers, and baby wipes. If you prefer to contribute food, here are some of the most requested items: canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter,

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Making Seasons Bright While the holidays can become hectic, make sure to take some time for yourself with family and friends to drive through the Making Spirits Bright holiday lights show.

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 31, Evergreen Park in Sheboygan is filled with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights displays that are choreographed to music aired on your vehicle’s radio.

If you are among those who can’t wait to see what’s new and visit multiple times, then this year’s show is sure to please. What, haven’t heard of nor never visited?

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rice, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereal, pancake mix, and canned fruits. Please also watch expiration dates of donated items.

Visitors to Making Spirits Bright may also choose to contribute a monetary donation at the completion of the route. These funds support the building and refurbishing of displays and other costs associated with this incredible undertaking.

A portion of monies collected is also donated to local not-for-profits in exchange for service. Even if you are not inclined to offer a monetary donation, make sure to receive a complimentary copy of the event booklet from the volunteers in the igloo.

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

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

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

Boarding begins across the street at Quarryview Center every Friday through Sunday night. The trolley leaves every 45 minutes (from 5:15 to 8:15 p.m. on Fridays

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and availability of time commitment. For details, visit the Volunteer page on the website at the end of this article.

Poinsettias at Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses and Saturdays and 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Sundays) and is $2 per person with children under 1 free. The trolley is fully enclosed and features old-fashioned style with modern conveniences.

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

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

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

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

One of the most popular attractions at Quarryview Center is Santa. He’s in the ideal setting for capturing an annual holiday photo. Bring your own camera or phone though since the volunteers aren’t able to take photos with Santa.

Quarryview Center is open every Friday through Sunday from Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, 5 to 9 p.m.

So each Monday through Thursday, you can drive through Making Spirits Bright but won’t be able to include a stop at Quarryview too.

In the seven years that Making Spirits Bright has taken place it has grown in popularity with people from outside Sheboygan County as well. The event has added to the attractions that make Sheboygan County a tourist destination.

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

The large scale of Making Spirits Bright means work goes on year-round and there are volunteer options for people of all skill levels

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

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Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses A beautiful Christmas starts at Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses.

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

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

The business also hand crafts their own wreaths in a range of sizes and shapes, as well as planters, baskets, kissing balls, and custom work. The retail area is ready with plenty of ideas for decorating and gifts. They also have gift certificates for the undecided. A step inside the

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

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

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Everett’s grandchildren Mindy, Rebekah, Joshua, and Zachary are helping to continue the success that was started by their greatgrandfather.

Warm, fresh cheese curds are available Mondays through Fridays at varying times. Henning’s Cheese also carries a wide variety of cheese along with wines and beer; fresh breaded cheese curds for deep frying; cheese and sausage trays (call ahead); frozen Wisconsin brats, bacon, and other sausages; sliced and shredded cheese available upon request; a ‘specials’ bin which changes daily; and a large variety of Wisconsin souvenirs, ice cream, and great tasting cheese samples.”

Henning’s Cheese store and museum are open Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon (closed on major holidays). Visitors can enjoy the museum at no cost to view antique cheese equipment and watch cheese being made through the viewing windows Monday to Friday mornings.

While the cheese store and museum are fun destinations to visit at any

time of year, people also can conveniently shop online at www.henningscheese.com.

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

Small, local, family dairy farmers continue to provide Henning’s cheese with a source of quality milk. These farmers pride themselves by pasture feeding their cows when weather permits along with feeding them a carefully balanced diet of natural grains. Henning’s Cheese still stands as a testament of the family’s commitment to making great quality cheese locally—for national enjoyment. With the help of Henning’s dedicated employees, consistent quality continues to be a source of pride. People are invited to experience

some of the best tasting and highest quality cheeses available today.

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Readings by Monica Monica Stevens has been a psychic for many years and has her own business, Readings by Monica, set up in her home at 1523 Colorado Ct. in Sheboygan.

Stevens said she inherited her gift of extra-sensory perception (ESP)—communication or perception outside of normal sensory activity—from her grandmother, the late Mary Woods. Stevens said she is a clairvoyant and has the ability to communicate with spirits.

“Everybody has energies and abilities—premonitions,

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IDEAS | Great gift suggestions dreams, inner feelings,” Stevens said. “Mine are just more in-depth. I can pick up and tune in on directions in others’ lives.”

Stevens said her greatest job satisfaction is helping clients achieve positive change in their lives. She said her work also presents its share of challenges.

“My greatest challenge is working with people who are very depressed,” she said.

“But I tell clients exactly what is going on.”

Many of her customers are people looking for information about themselves and their future.

Stevens performs psychic readings of her clients’ present and future.

Readings by Monica offers astrology readings, tarot card readings, and palm readings. “I give advice on all matters of life such as love, courage, marriage, divorce, and business transactions,” Stevens said. “I will lift clients out of sorrow and trouble and start them on the path of happiness and prosperity. There is no heart so sad and dreary that I cannot bring sunshine into it. All my readings are treated with complete

privacy and confidentiality. I am available for house calls and parties, too.”

Clients interact with her for about an hour in her office. Palm, tarot card, crystal, and sand readings take about 20 minutes. The most popular are psychic and tarot card readings.

Stevens, who was raised Roman Catholic and said she still believes in the church’s tenets, said psychic abilities can mesh with traditional religious beliefs. She points out that the Bible in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 refers to the gift of prophecy as one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Has she been blessed with that gift? She invites people to find out for themselves by calling on her for a reading.

“A lot of clients are nonbelievers when they come in here,” Stevens said.

“When they walk out, they are believers.”

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Not Yet Ready for Divine Time Players The Not Yet Ready for Divine Time Players have been in “business” for 18 years, putting on annual productions at Gloria Dei

The Not Yet Ready for Divine Time Players per person and includes the show, salad, entrée, and dessert.

Lutheran Church just off STH 32/57 between New Holstein and Kiel.

The show they stage next April/May will be their 19th production.

The Not Yet Ready for Divine Time Players is a nonprofit organization and all proceeds go to Gloria Dei and benevolence.

Most of the participants in the annual dinner/theatre show are from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church but they have had people from outside the congregation help out.

This is the first year the group is promoting itself during the Christmas season. Ticket prices for the dinner/theatre are $25

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Vern’s Cheese Vern’s Cheese has been in business for 55 years, a three-generation, familyowned business which offers a large variety of Wisconsinmade products.

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

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

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“Our large selection of craft beer and wine is sure to complement any cheese item you purchase, or by itself if you just feel the need to relax. We also have a wide selection of holiday and Wisconsin gift items that are sure to please everyone. Nueske hams make a wonderful entrée for your family holiday gettogether. Cheeseball and dip mixes, preserves, regular and gluten-free baking mixes, cocktail mixes as well as garnishes are just a few of the many items we have to enhance your holiday entertaining needs.”

The Taste of the Holidays Open House at Vern’s Cheese is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.

are beautifully wearable and have been the hit of the season along with an inspiring selection of cozy scarves.

Nest: Adorn is a pop-up shop open October through December only. Shop early and often for the best selection.

to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. People can order online as well at www.vernscheese. com.

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Nest: Adorn Nest: Adorn is a freshly opened boutique for beautiful wearable

items including clothing, loungewear, pajamas, robes, slippers, handbags, and scarves as well as a gorgeous selection of handmade jewelry.

From sparkling earrings to satin loungewear, Nest: Adorn is the place to find those extra special holiday gifts. Mer-Sea sweaters

Nest: Adorn is located at 514 S. Eighth St. in Sheboygan.

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Cultivate Taste Jennifer Nowicki of Cultivate Taste has been in her current business for almost five years (since December 2014) and in the tea industry for almost 25 years.

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“I want to infuse my passion for quality loose leaf tea into you, too,” she said.

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Lilybee Flowers Lilybee Flowers of New Holstein, owned by Carrie Strobl, is ready for the upcoming gift giving season.

Nowicki’s early introduction to tea came at her grandmother’s knee.

She said she carries fond memories of drinking tea with grandma following delicious homemade family meals.

As a young adult, Nowicki discovered loose-leaf teas that developed her palate even more. In 2005 she enrolled in the Specialty Tea Institute in New York City and immersed herself in

the world of tea to become Wisconsin’s only certified tea specialist from the Specialty Tea Institute in 2009.

“A nice Jasmine Pearl tea with a lovely glass teapot would be a great gift for your loved ones or even yourself for the holidays,” Nowicki said.

Cultivate Taste sources teas from different countries and Nowicki blends most of them herself. Besides selling at her current pop-up

Providing easy access for locals and catching the eye of people just passing through, Lilybee Flowers has a chocolate confectionery case with over 12 different handmade truffles to choose from, Honeywood wine, Kohler brandy, and lots of new liquor.

It also has an expanded selection of holiday gifts, a large selection of plants, poinsettias, Lang premium calendars and planners, jewelry, lotions, and body products.

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

Strobl is celebrating her second anniversary as owner of the business located at 2126 Wisconsin Ave. (STH 32/57). She offers trending design with great service.

As the gift giving season nears, Lilybee Flowers has been busy creating and pushing the boundaries of fabulous finds. “Although we do have a website for

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The Paddock Shop Road America’s The Paddock Shop is open to the public year-round and carries an extensive selection of apparel and gifts plus a variety of items that appeal to car, motorcycle, and racing enthusiasts of all ages.

Lilybee Flowers is truly a little gem of a shop, worth a visit ordering flowers and gifts, there is nothing like looking through the shop for the perfect gift,” she said. “We carry a large selection of wine and liquor, perfect for that hard-to-buy for someone.” The Nora Fleming entertaining line is perfect for all occasions and highly

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

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

Most people would expect a race track souvenir shop to be filled with things like event T-shirts, hats, and key chains, but The Paddock Shop exceeds those expectations by offering high-quality apparel, wall décor, toys, home goods, leather goods, books, purses, jewelry, greeting cards, and more. On a souvenir level, Road America focuses on presenting its iconic track and logo in

as many ways as it can— etched on martini glasses, embossed on leather, stitched on sweaters, and knit into socks. Even a dog can sport the RA logo on a collar and leash. With the holidays here, people often hear how hard it is to find gifts for guys. The Paddock Shop is the go-to shop for those gifts, not just at the holidays but throughout the year.

Just a visit to The Paddock Shop is an experience. The fun, vibrant product mix is displayed in a setting that is a blend of man cave, race shop, book store, and boutique. As customers move through the 5,000 square foot space they are treated to vintage photographs of Road America’s legends,

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IDEAS | Great gift suggestions carefully selected artwork, and lighting made from automotive and motorcycle parts. During the holiday shopping season the shop really glows in the lights of a bright red 12-foot Christmas tree all decked out with motorsports-themed ornaments, of course.

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Hometown Barkery Robyn Schneider started Hometown Barkery in March 2018. “I started by selling treats out of my home, at local dog events, and at farmer’s markets,� Schneider said. “My homemade treats were well received by even the pickiest of pooches.

In addition to my growing

Find great pet-related gift items at the Hometown Barkery. line of gourmet treats, I also introduced pupcakes (dog friendly cakes). Dogs love treats and I love to express my creativity by decorating cakes and treats.

I’m continually searching for new recipes and shapes for

each season.�

She added, “My current pop-up location has allowed me to expand my product offering include a variety of unique items for dogs and the humans that love them. “This holiday I hope to fill

many canine stockings with my treats—made locally in small batches with limited ingredients. In addition to my treats, I have a selection of unique apparel for dogs including bow ties, hand knit wool sweaters, snoods, and more. I have a wide variety of dog toys—everything from the super adorable to the super durable. Many of the toys are designed especially for ‘super chewers’ and even include a money-back guarantee.�

If you have dogs or dog lovin’ humans on your shopping list this year, you will want to stop in at Hometown Barkery. For fur parents she has a selection of dog-themed coffee mugs, wine glasses, signs, towels, candles, pillows, and more.

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IDEAS | Great gift suggestions “Sing-Along Messiah” on Saturday, Dec. 14 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts.

Looking for that special holiday ornament for a favorite family member? Charms on Erie has many from which to choose.

Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 510 S. 8th St. in Sheboygan.

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Charms on Erie Charms on Erie was born out of the former Sheboygan retailer Surprises.

Many of the favorites from the past are still available at both the Sheboygan location and online at the Surprises Online A 2 Z eBay store.

Reaching markets worldwide, “Charms” ships weekly to customers around the world while maintaining a small brick and mortar store across from Fountain Park in its hometown of Sheboygan. The local favorite of Italian-style charms are available in a large assortment, not seen in many stores around the U.S. Beads and traditional bracelet charms are also stocked.

The popular collectibles upon which the business was originally born over 20 years ago—Betty Boop, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, the Wizard of Oz, the Beatles, and many more—are

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still abundantly available online and in Sheboygan.

Online and instore, holiday ornaments are the newest large-scale assortment product offered. With the rise of the popularity of the cardinal bird as a memorial symbol, people worldwide are choosing ornaments for their family remembrancing.

Looking for that special holiday ornament for a favorite family member?

Charms on Erie has many from which to choose.

The same goes for people looking for a specialty gift that no one else in Sheboygan is offering— Charms on Erie is the destination to check out.

Unique vintage items from private collections and new stock pieces arrive weekly. Whatever one’s budget, Charms on Erie has gifts for everyone and every occasion. Call for hours—they are happy to accommodate shopping hour needs.

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Sheboygan Symphony The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are presenting a

Kevin McMahon, music director and conductor of the SSO, invites the audience to become part of this long-standing holiday tradition. Watch for more details on this interactive concert coming soon to social media.

The Sheboygan Symphony Chorus is under the direction of Wilhelmina Nelmes Vogtle. This talented group is an ensemble which represents the musically diverse population of the area. Professionals and amateurs, the young and seasoned musicians work side by side to prepare the

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melancholy, soaring, and spiritual. The audience is invited to enjoy the concert which will be filled with moments to smile and receive the gifts of the orchestra and choir with happiness.

“The Messiah” was composed in 1741 when Charles Jennens convinced Handel to create an oratorio based upon a compilation of Scriptures he had recently selected. Handel wrote the entire work in a 24-day spurt from Aug. 22 until Sept. 14. Consistent with the format of oratorios, “Messiah” is divided into three parts which represent Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection; each section containing a series of arias and choruses. This work is probably the best known in the choral/orchestral repertoire and certainly is one of the most loved. Its

first performance took place in April 1741.

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Tickets are available for the Dec. 14 concert. Ticket prices are $44, $40, $30, and $14 for students. Please call the Weill Center Office at (920) 208-3243. Tickets also are available in the box office two hours prior to concert.

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Seasons by Design Seasons by Design is the area’s largest specialty store serving the Chilton area since 2005.

Owner Jill Bertram said, “We offer home décor, apparel, unique gifts for every season and reason including baby and baptism, wedding, house warming, and Green Bay Packer.

Seasonal décor includes garden art, home décor, and accents.”

Seasons by Design is the area’s largest specialty store serving the Chilton area since 2005.

Seasons by Design also carries humorous gifts and gifts for the wine and beer enthusiast.

Jillayne’s Boutique was added in 2014 when Bertram purchased a new location at the Southside Shopping Center in Chilton.

The boutique offers ontrend apparel in sizes small

to XXL. “We carry clothing lines such as Coco + Carmen and Charlie Paige, among others,” Bertram said. “Extensive jewelry and accessories include Kameleon, Ginger Snap, handmade, and unique.”  See our ad on page 21

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Recipes, Recollections & Reminiscings from Marge

By Marge Petts A few years ago, when my grandchildren were younger, I bought a copy of The Polar Express

by Chris van Allsburg, a children’s book that has become a classic.

The story and illustrations are irresistible to readers of all ages.

For years I read The Night Before Christmas and The Story of the

Festive Holiday Fruit Cake Makes 1 large or 2 small Fruitcakes 1/3 cup bourbon or orange juice 1-1/2 cups Paradise Old English Fruit and Peel Mix 1-1/2 cups Paradise Assorted Pineapple Wedges 1 cup Paradise Red cherries 1 cup Paradise Green cherries 1 cup dried apples, coarsely chopped 1 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped 2 cups dark raisins 1 cup slivered almonds 1 cup walnut halves 1-3/4 cups allpurpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 5 eggs 2 tablespoons dark molasses 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pour bourbon or orange juice over combined fruits and nuts in large bowl; let stand 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Measure remaining ingredients into large mixing bowl. Beat at low speed until blended; beat at high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.

Stir in fruit mixture.

Spread mixture evenly in greased 12 cup fluted or angel cake pan, or 2 greased 6-cup fluted cake pans. Press mixture firmly into pan.

Bake in preheated 275degree oven until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 3-3-1/2 hours.

Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes, invert onto wire rack and cool completely.

Nativity to my children on Christmas Eve. I decided it was time to start a new tradition and bought The Polar Express.

The boy in the book is whisked away to the North Pole on a train that pulls up in front of his house on Christmas Eve. What made it so magical is that when he opens his gifts on Christmas morning, he unwraps a box that holds a bell from one of Santa’s reindeer.

The book never mentions the boy’s name, but the author named him Chris, which was his own name. Maybe little boys would think as they heard the story, “this could be me”.

His sister Sarah’s name is mentioned twice in the book.

I purchased large jingle bells and have a tanned deer hide that I cut into strips. I threaded a piece of the deer hide on each bell, put it in a box and gave one to each of my granddaughters, when we finished the story.

I really enjoyed doing this, but what I didn’t realize until several years later was how special the story and bell were to my eldest granddaughter Christine.

When I walked into her first apartment, 2 years ago, laying in a ceramic dish was the bell with its leather strap.

All I could say was, “Christine, you still have the bell!”

In the throw-away world we live in, how refreshing to see a Millennial Generation member hanging onto childhood memories.

Treasures from the past are priceless.

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Chocolate Dipped Spoons Makes 30 Spoons

Heat dipping chocolate as directed on package.

Dip bottom half of each of 30 plastic teaspoons into chocolate. Gently shake spoons to remove some of the excess chocolate.

Dip in holiday sprinkles, if desired Place on waxed paper covered tray. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until chocolate is set.

When set, wrap each

spoon individually with cellophane wrap; tie ribbon around each to secure.

Store in refrigerator.

Put several in a gift bag to present as a holiday gift or set one at each place for individual table gifts.

Holiday Meringues Makes 58 Whites of 2 large eggs 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1-quart Ziplock bag, fitted with a star tip (see note below) Decoration: Tiny candy decors

Position racks to divide oven in thirds. Heat oven to 200 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper or foil, wetting corners of cookie sheets to hold linings in place.

Beat egg whites with mixer on medium speed until frothy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted.

On high speed, gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff, very white and glossy. Beat in vanilla.

Spoon into Ziplock bag.

Cut corner of bag to pipe small mounds 1-inch apart on prepared cookie sheet.

Sprinkle with decors.

Bake 3-3-1/2 hours until meringues are dry and crisp all the way through. Cool on cookie sheet on a wire rack.

Peel off liner.

Storage Tip: Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 months.

Note: Pipe cookies, or simply drop them off the tip of a spoon onto the cookie sheets, if you don’t want to use the plastic bag method.

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Gluten-Free Cakes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 ounces milk chocolate chips 2 ounces chocolatehazelnut spread 6 large eggs, separated 3/4 cup sugar Whipped cream for serving Chopped hazelnuts for serving

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mist 8 (7- ounce size) ramekins or small dessert dishes with cooking spray.

Combine butter, chocolate chips, and chocolate-hazelnut spread

in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until completely melted. Let cool slightly. Whisk in egg yolks, one at a time.

Put egg whites in a large bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. Add sugar. Beat until glossy.

Mix half of egg whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites.

Divide mixture among ramekins.

Bake until cakes pull away from sides, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream and hazelnuts.

Cream of Broccoli Soup Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large bunch broccoli 1-1/2 lbs. or 2 packages 10 ounce each frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1-1/2 cups water 1 can Creamy potato soup 1-1/2 cups half-andhalf 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In butter in large saucepan, over medium heat, saute onion until tender, about 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, trim broccoli stalks, and cut in ½ inch

pieces; cut remaining broccoli in flowerets. Add water to saucepan; bring to boiling; add broccoli; reduce heat. Cover, simmer 7 minutes. Stir in rest of ingredients and simmer 20 minutes or until broccoli is very tender. (If using thawed broccoli, omit the 7- minute cooking.)

Carefully transfer 1-1/2 cups of the hot soup to container of an electric blender or food processor.

Puree until smooth; return to saucepan, and reheat, if necessary.

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roud, fun loving, hard working, professional—those are just a few of the positive adjectives which describe the women in our local communities.

Women of KIEL share great

From owners and employees of various sized companies to key members of the chamber of commerce, women play a huge role among the community’s businesses.

In this continuing series of Verve features focusing on businesswomen in a particular community, meet some of the women who put verve into their businesses in the area.

cheryl brack

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

Brack has been in business for 10 years and currently has five employees. She worked in the insurance industry for about six years prior to having the opportunity to take over the business when the previous American Family Insurance agent

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Cheryl Brack retired. “I thought it would be a great fit since I grew up in Kiel and attended Kiel schools,” Brack said. “We wanted our children to be raised in a small town.”

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

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

“We strive to provide outstanding customer service and have been honored to receive the American Star award for excellence in customer service for six years in a row since its inception in 2012.

It is very satisfying to know that our clients appreciate the work we do to assist them in any way possible,”

Brack added.

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I also went on a mission trip to Costa Rica to provide dental care to those in need. These life-changing experiences confirmed my passion for dentistry.

I always had my eye on returning ‘home’ and serving the area and surrounding communities I grew up in.”

Dr. Bloomer said she desires to develop long-term relationships with families in the area. “I strive to have a patient-centered approach to dentistry and take pride in developing strong, trusting relationships with my patients.”

“Our offices provide a

full range of general and cosmetic dental treatments including same-day crowns, options for teeth whitening, and implants,” Dr. Bloomer said. “We utilize the latest in dental technology and technique in order to offer the best care and treatment available.” The office recently acquired a Cone

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Kiel and New Holstein Family Dental Dr. Caitlin Bloomer and practice owner Dr. Gregory Furdek provide comprehensive family dental care at Kiel and New Holstein Family Dental.

May this season inspire your dreams.

Both doctors and team members take pride in helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.

Dr. Bloomer is originally from Chilton. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for her undergraduate studies and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Marquette University.

When asked what sparked her interest in dentistry, Dr. Bloomer said, “As I started to develop an interest in dentistry during my undergraduate years, I volunteered at a clinic that treated underserved populations in Wisconsin.

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Delta Media Group publishes the Tempo, Tri-County News, Verve magazine, and many special sections.

“Through our digital agency we create websites, provide SEO, SEM, Geo fencing, Social Media Management, and a full array of digital products,” Mathes said. “We pride ourselves in being a fullservice media company.”

She added, “My favorite part of my job is the relationships that I have built with coworkers and customers.

I love volunteering in the community and serve on both the Kiel and Elkhart Lake chamber of commerces and work with Junior Achievement of Wisconsin to provide classes in the

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class taught by Dr. Mike Hetzner and now add that to my daily practice of exercise and yoga.”

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“I am excited to be a new team member with Delta Media Group, joining the team after 15 years with the USA Today Network in Fond du Lac,” Magruder said. “I thrive on building relationships and look forward to providing my clients with successful advertising campaigns to assist in helping achieve both short- and long-term goals with a mix of print and digital offerings.”

Magruder said in the summer months people can find her fishing or camping.

“I enjoy my quiet weekends with my husband, three dogs, and five chickens,” she said. nnnnn Dianne Fett began working for Delta Publications in 2018 in sales and will be retiring on Feb. 14, 2020. She sells print advertising for Tempo, the Tri-County News, and special sections/publications.

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“I am active in my church and am currently serving as vice president of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Council,” Fett added. “I also docent for the New Holstein Historical Society. I love camping and for the past five years have a seasonal site at a local campground.”

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Schjoth added, “I see our business being around for a long time. We offer what the community needs in getting the news to them whether it is in print or digital.”

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IDEAS | Wisdom for holiday spending

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The holidays are fast approaching, making now the time to consider some wise strategies to get the most out of the season, without wreaking havoc on your personal finances.

Americans are projected to spend between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent more this holiday season over 2018, according to the National Retail Federation.

Plugging in the 2018 estimate of $1007.24 spent per person, this year’s spending average could rise to $1,049.54 -- in many

cases, money that families don’t currently have.

Nearly 60 percent of Americans don’t have $500 in savings, according to CNN.com and the average credit card debt per household (as of May 2019) is $8,402, according to The Balance. Even with above minimum monthly payments of $250 and a (below average) 12 percent interest rate, CreditKarma. com calculates that it would take 3.5 years to pay off that debt.

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• Game the Gift Card System: Gift cards don’t have to be used only for what their name implies.

Buy them for your own use from stores where you later plan to holiday shop. By spending a little at a time, the expense of the season won’t sting as much. To get even more bang for your buck, buy gift cards at discounted rates from online consumer-to-consumer

markets specifically for offloading unwanted gift cards.

• Go Digital: Download shopping apps to your smartphone that will scan prices on any given item across the sites of major retailers. This is one of the easiest ways to score the best deals available shopping online without doing so much as lifting a finger.

• Buy Now, Pay Later: Like the shop now, pay later concept? Investigate your workplace benefits.

Holiday Memories 2019 Fri., Nov. 29 thru Sun., Dec. 30 Mon. & Tues. Noon-7pm Wed.-Sun. Noon-5pm CloSed deCeMber 24 & 25

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From recreations of H.C. Prange animated holiday window displays to Bruce the Spruce, Santa and tons of family activities, there is something for everyone—and it is all included with regular admission!

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IDEAS | Wisdom for holiday spending Many voluntary benefits packages include services like Purchasing Power, a specialty e-retailer that gives workers the opportunity to shop thousands of products, buying brand name items now and make manageable payments over time on those items through payroll deductions. This can simplify the task of holiday budgeting.

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Holiday Happenings BRILLION

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Nov. 22, 23 and 24 Schroth’s Brillion Floral & Gifts Christmas Open House

Nov. 30 Holiday Extravaganza Craft Show 9 am-2pm at Kiel High School

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Nov. 30 Kiel Christmas Parade, 6:30pm, downtown

Nov. 16 Wine Tasting Event, Vern’s Cheese, 10am-1pm Dec. 6 & 7 Taste of the Holidays Open House, Vern’s Cheese Dec. 6-29 3rd Annual Delightfully Calumet Light Show. Drive-thru light show open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December, 5-9pm Dec. 7 Chilton Chamber of Commerce 24th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights, 5pm

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Nov. 30 Elkhart Lake Chamber of Commerce Christmas in the Square 4-7 pm, Village Square Train Depot. Tree lighting 6:30pm Nov. 30 Holiday Wine Tasting Event: Lake Street Café, Paddock Club, Vintage Elkhart Lake, 3-5:30pm Dec. 6-12 Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort, 10 am-5 pm.

Jan. 24-26 Elkhart Lake Chamber of Commerce Schnee Days

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Dec. 6-7 Holiday Open House at Millhome Nursery and Greenhouses. Fri. 9-5 & Sat. 9-4. www. millhomenursery.com Dec. 7 25th Annual Sleigh Bell Run/Walk 10am. www.sleighbellrun.com Dec. 7 Kiel Municipal Band Holiday Concert, 4pm at Kiel City Hall Dec. 6 8th Annual Frolic on Fremont, noon-8pm

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Nov. 21-24 Celtic Folk Christmas. Plymouth Arts Center www.plymoutharts. org Dec. 6-8 Plymouth Hometown Holiday Celebration. Parade Saturday 5pm. Visit us on Facebook for the complete schedule

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party 8:30-midnight & Sartori Big“Cheese Drop” at 10 pm, downtown Plymouth. www.plymoutharts.org

Nov. 29-Dec. 14 Lights in Lincoln Park, See website for days/times. www. manitowoc.org

Feb. 1st Annual 50s Sock Hop featuring The II Cool Band, 7-10pm. www. plymoutharts.org

Dec. 13 & 14 Live Christmas Nativity at Cristo Rey Ranch-Villa Loretto 5:30pm; information 920904-5033

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The Timm House Christmas, “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” beginning Friday, Nov. 29-Dec. 22 www.newholsteinhistory.info for information.

Dec. 7 Main Street Memories & “Festival of Lights” Holiday Parade, 10am-5:30pm, parade 4:30pm. www. sheboyganfalls.org

Dec. 13 & 14 “Colors of Christmas”, Plymouth Arts Center Singers, Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, www.plymoutharts. org

Nov. 27 31st Annual Lakeshore Holiday Parade 6:30pm. Visit Santa Claus at the Rahr-West Museum

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ourmet hamburgers are making the headlines at one of Sheboygan’s newest eateries.

Some would even call the meaty offerings at Local Press Eatery a “smashing” success.

New to Sheboygan’s downtown this August, Local Press Eatery offers a casual spot to grab the tastiest of hand-crafted burgers.

The “smashing” success comes from owner Greg VanDemark’s dedication to the craft of smashed burgers.

“We take a ball of fresh ground beef and smash it into the griddle,” VanDemark said. The result is a burger with a tasty caramelized outside.

A 20-year veteran of the restaurant business, VanDemark’s Local Press Eatery, located at 502 S. 8th Street, is his first venture into ownership. Local Press Eatery is located in the space formerly housing Harvest Cafe.

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wish to dine in at Local Press Eatery.

Burgers and panini sandwiches are also available for carry out.

Burger of the month Local Press Eatery will feature a burger of the month that offers something unique for dining enjoyment.

The first burger of the month tempted the palate with a sticky, sweet and savory twist. The Dirty Old Burger, as it was called, featured the housemade burger, topped with American Cheese and black-pepper candied bacon. The intrigue of the sandwich was found in the covering, as the whole creation was held together with a glazed donut as the bun!

Signature burgers on the menu include the Press Classic, the Truffle Boom, The Sheboygan, the Juicy Bruce, the Don Carlos and the Black N’ Bleu.

Guests at Local Press Eatery can also build their own burgers with various toppings ranging from standard

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pickles and onions to thick-cut bacon, or a fried egg.

Local Press Eatery’s burgers are served on a potato roll. However, guests can request a City Bakery hard roll, or gluten free bun.

Burgers on the menu range in price from $6.50 to $8.50. The Build Your Own Burger pricing starts at $5.75 with several free topping options.

A lengthy list of other paninis and sandwiches are also available, including a veggie panini, the Cubano panini, a chicken-ranch panini, a shorty stack panini, the veg head, a mother clucker, the hot mother clucker.

Guests can also order a grilled cheese, a grilled ham and cheese, or a deluxe grilled cheese sandwich.

A wide range of sides is also available including hand-cut french fries, sweet potato fries, truffle fries, pork green chili, soup du jour and fried cheese.

Customers can also choose from a pair of salad items, a farro caprese option or Mexican sweet corn & quinoa.

Getting involved VanDemark said his crew was “super stoked” to participate in the Sheboygan Oktoberfest 2019. “What an awesome fundraiser to participate in. And as a bonus we won a Best of Oktoberfest 2019. A great, supportive team and hard work truly pays off.”

On October 23, Local Press Eatery observed its grand opening and reflected on its first seven weeks of operation by welcoming guests to thier location.

The results have been impressive to date, as evidenced by outstanding social media commentary.

Local Press Eatery has a Facebook review average of 4.9 out of 5.

Listed below are some of the comments shared on the restaurant’s social media site. n “Amazing food and amazing customer service. I’m all for local restaurants and I will definitely be back.” n “Not only is the food absolutely amazing, but the restaurant is clean

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and the staff is super friendly and accommodating! I have had a few of the burgers and a salad....all fantastic! The truffle fries are incomparable.” n “Great food....hip atmosphere.” n “Wow. This Mexican Street corn and quinoa salad is a dream come true. The thoughtful seasoning of each item in salad. Service was friendly and fast. Bonus points for compostable bowl and bamboo fork.” n “Finally made it to Local Press Eatery last night. So delicious!! If you’re in the mood for a burger, you can’t go wrong here. Great staff and great location.” n “Great selection of burgers and sandwiches. Fries are to die for. The food was absolutely perfect.” n “The burgers are delicious and the sides are so big you can hardly finish them. The staff is always very friendly and the food is reasonably priced.” n “Food was amazing and the atmosphere and employees were awesome as well. Will definitely be back.” n “We are here for first time tonight and everything was delicious!!! We shared our food because we loved it all.

Good prices, friendly staff and good atmosphere. We will be back for sure.”

To contact Local Press Eatery, or place an carry out order, call 920-287-7338. 

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 by Dr. Nic Giebler, D.C.

the Health Benefits of Mindful deep Breathing

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ake a deep breath.” It’s something we say to each other—and even to ourselves— when the going gets rough and we need to get our emotions under control. But it turns out that this bit of advice isn’t only useful in helping us recover our composure. When practiced on a regular basis, deep breathing can have real physical and mental health benefits.

Many health researchers and clinicians recommend controlling your breath as an easy way to improve your health. The benefits of slow, deep breathing include decreasing inflammation, reducing anxiety, improving heart health, reducing pain, and boosting your immune system. In addition, people with migraines and irritable bowel syndrome may also experience benefits from deep, consistent breathing.

How does it work?

Deep and slow breathing stimulates the vagus nerve.

This nerve connects the brain stem with the abdomen, and it is part of the parasympathetic nervous system.

This system is responsible for so-called “rest and digest” activities. For example, it causes the heart rate to decline

when we exhale. The sympathetic nervous system, on the other hand, controls our “fight or flight” responses.

The vagus nerve is activated when we slow our breathing to around 5 to 7 breaths per minute (our usual pace is around 12 to 18 per minute). In addition to slowing our heart rate, the vagus nerve controls the release of various neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine. Acetylcholine slows both our heart rate and digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, for people with severe conditions such as epilepsy, there are devices available that can stimulate the vagus nerve.

How can we learn to BreatHe More deeply?

Deep breathing is often taught in meditation and yoga classes.

Experts say it is important to breathe in through the nose and exhale through the mouth, ensuring that the exhale is longer than the inhale. Breathing should focus on the abdomen, particularly on the inhale, rather than the chest and shoulders.

HealtH | mind & body

To help people become more aware of their own breathing patterns, a San Francisco startup company has developed a wearable device called Spire, which helps users track their breathing and know when to slow down and take a deep breath. The basic idea is that you don’t have to stop what you are doing in order to shift into a calmer, more healthful breathing state. This device may be particularly useful for some computer users, whose breathing seems to change significantly while they’re doing their work. At one end of the spectrum, some individuals tend to hold their breath—a condition known as “screen apnea”. At the other end of the spectrum are the rapid breathers. A small study the Calming Technology Lab at Stanford University, showed that people working on a computer took an average of 16.7 breaths per minute, versus 9.3 breaths a minute when relaxed.

Don’t let the past steal your present.

This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.

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However we choose to approach our own breathing, whether through meditation, yoga, or wearable devices, there’s growing evidence that becoming more mindful—and taking greater control—has real health benefits. So take a deep breath and get started!

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Al & Al’s Stein Haus under the new ownership of Steve & Faye Bruette, has been a family owned and operated Sheboygan dining destination for over 58 years. We serve breakfast & lunch all day in the tavern. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday in the Stein Haus dining room. Stop in for Sunday brunch from 10am 1:30pm. For 12 years running, the first weekend in October, Al & Al’s is the proud home of the most authentic Oktoberfest in the area!

Other Services: Private parties for up to 225 served buffet or family style, after funeral luncheons, Friday night fish fry, Sunday brunch, broaster chicken to go, Sheboygan’s authentic Oktoberfest, monthly specials, and live entertainment every Friday night.

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ALLECHANT BOUTIQUE

At Allechant Boutique it is all about you our customer! We strive to help you feel fabulous in your skin with the help of our clothing and accessories. We carry a ton of jewelry, purses and trendy clothing to keep you looking up to date fabulous. Our sizes range from Small to 5X. We also do Boutique Bashes both private in our Shop with you and your chosen group of guests and online for the public on Facebook! 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

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Bemis Bath Shoppe

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 resonate 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

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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.

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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 in the family! We have been a family team going on 8 years, located at 435 E Mill Street in Plymouth.

Our staff members include Terri, Brenda, Gail, Kelsey, Kay, Maria and Michelle. Our receptionists, Michelle, Suzanne,

Debbie, or Allie would be happy to assist you in scheduling your appointments and will help to make your visit with us memorable.

We have a wide variety of services to make you look and feel amazing such as hair, nails, waxing, tinting, candling, tanning and massage therapy!

We use salon quality product lines for each individuals needs.

Loma, which is our all natural organic hair care line. Tea Tree products are a great product for everyone. They make your head and scalp clean by ridding it of oil while making your hair full of vitality and luster. Other products include Joico, My Amazing, Neuro, and our hair regrowth system Bosley. In our CND nail department, we carry Vinylux for everyday wear and Shellac for long lasting gel wear.

To see a complete list of our services, head over to: klipsntips. com, stop in for a menu, or call us at 920-627-4247.

Hours Mon-Thurs 9-7; Fri 9-4; Sat 9-Noon or by appointment.

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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

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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. 920-565-6328. www.miesfelds.com

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Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses

A beautiful Christmas starts at Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses. Take a relaxing drive through the gentle rolling hills of the area countryside to the garden center. At this time of year the colorful greenhouse of spring and summer gives way to a vast sea of red and white.

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

The business also hand crafts their own wreaths in a range of sizes and shapes, as well as planters, baskets, kissing balls, and custom work. The retail area is ready with plenty of ideas for decorating and gifts.

They also have gift certificates for the undecided. A step inside the store fills customers’ senses with the sights and smells of Christmas.

The Christmas Open

House at Millhome Nursery & Greenhouses is planned for Friday, Dec. 6, 9 am - 5 pm; and Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 am - 4 pm.

Come out to the country and enjoy a relaxing stroll through the garden center. Take in the fresh country air and let the beauty of the plants overwhelm the senses.

N9469 Rhine Rd (Cty E), Elkhart Lake. 920-894-7877. www. millhomenursery.com.

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Plymouth Arts Center

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

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

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

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

We also present many popular events that are enjoyed every year, such as the Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts, our signature live music extravaganza featuring 10 jazz and blues bands; Mill Street Live, a high energy song and

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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

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Interactive sessions last for about an hour in the office. Other services include: palm, tarot card, crystal and sand readings, which take about 20 minutes.

The most popular readings are psychic and tarot cards.

Most clients are non-believers when they come here. When they walk out, the are believers.

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The Laundromat LLC

Open 24/7/365 days a year, The Laundromat in New Holstein has the newest and largest machines in the area.

Owner, Mike Hartmann is local to the area, and tends to any issues right away. There is a 75 lb. washer that will wash two three quilts/blankets in one load, along with many other large washers for your convenience.

Ten minutes of drying is only 25¢. The Laundromat in New Holstein is located on Hwy

57, is the cleanest laundromat in the area, it’s well lit, safe, air-conditioned in the summer & heated in winter. There is a child’s play area. Laundry pickup and delivery is also available.

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For questions or issues please feel free to call Mike anytime 920-773-2270; cell 920-9013327.

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Experience Sheboygan’s Old Time chocolate and candy store offering over 80 varieties of homemade hand-dipped truffles and chocolates, perfect for any occasion. We also carry 22 kinds of delicious sugar-free chocolates. Gift boxes filled with goodies are made to order. Take a walk down memory lane with our wide selection of nostalgic candy. You haven’t visited Sheboygan unless you stop in for our famous chocolate dipped raspberries. There’s something for everyone. 519 S. 8th St, Sheboygan. 920-208-3511. victorianchocolateshoppe.com.

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your voice | an essay

You might be a Boomer  by Darlene Buechel

C

omedian Jeff Foxworthy found fame with his wild and wacky stories of working class “Redneck” yokels.

For example: “If you take your dog for a walk and you both use the tree at the corner, you might be a Redneck.”

As a kid born in 1960, I fell into the tail end of the Baby Boomer Generation (folks born between 1946 and 1964) and could share many “You might be a Boomer” stories. For example: “If you grabbed your landline phone to call a friend but had to wait for the old bats on the party line to finish first, you might be a Boomer.” I remember payphones on every corner and looking up phone numbers in an actual phone book. My husband (a definite Amish wanna-be who has the beard to prove it! ) says he’ll never own a smartphone and keeps a small notebook filled with cell phone numbers since he can’t speed dial or search a contact list.

Speaking of cellphones, recent studies have shown that 80 percent of smartphone users check their phones within 15 minutes of rising. People look at email, social media, weather or news even before brushing their teeth.

Back in the day people lived without emails or Facebook and looked out the window for the weather report.

My kids and most Millennials (born between 1977 and 1995) have had a flip phone since their teen years and have graduated to a smartphone by young adulthood. While their generation relies on Suri, Alexa, or Google to find out everything from how long to hard boil an egg (12 minutes)

The Totzke kids—(from left) Diane, Dennis, and Darlene—are all Boomers. This photo is from circa 1970. to what came first—the chicken or the egg (the egg came first and then it hatched into a chicken)—Baby Boomers turned to the encyclopedia.

Yes, we actually paged through heavy tomes to look up information for school reports or discover if that strange rash might be fatal.

Boomers learned a lot from World Book and Encyclopedia Britannica, but we also got a lot of useful information from our TV. If you remember turning on the tube via a knob and getting up to change the channel, you might be a Boomer. These days with cable TV, most folks can access hundreds of channels, but I remember only three when I grew up in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

We had channels 2, 5, and 11, and at midnight they played the National Anthem with the U.S. flag waving in

the background before the channel faded to black.

I enjoyed many of the popular sitcoms in the ‘60s and ‘70s including Bewitched and The Brady Bunch. I also liked the Mary Tyler Moore Show because they showed a woman could make mistakes but still succeed in life.

I didn’t know it at the time, but Mary Tyler Moore was the first woman on TV to wear pants. The producers limited her to one pants-wearing scene per episode, but if you were surprised by a lady with covered legs on TV, you might be a Boomer.

You might also be a Boomer if you watched the commercials. Back then there were no remotes to channel surf—you either had to pinch your little sister to get up and flip the knob, or

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your voice | an essay you stayed glued to the “L’Eggo My Eggo” kid or the Ty-D-Bol man. If you saw cigarette ads on the tube, you might be a Boomer. We thought the Marlboro Man and Joe Camel were pretty cool puffing away on TV, and no one told us smoking caused cancer or contributed to a million other health ailments.

Speaking of health, you might be a Boomer if you played Red Rover outside or rode your banana-seat bike all over town. My brother Dennis put baseball cards in his bike spokes so you knew he was near even before you heard his transistor radio blaring Michael Jackson or The Rolling Stones.

All of that exercise worked up an appetite but since microwaves for home use didn’t become popular until the late 1970s, we had to wait for the oven. If you remember salivating for 35 minutes while your turkey/

peas/potato TV dinner heated up, you might be a Boomer. Most moms made everything from scratch, so a TV dinner was a rare treat—but very seldom were we allowed to eat it in front of the TV. One exception was the yearly showing of “The Wizard of Oz.” Mom would carefully slide our piping hot TV dinners onto our TV trays, but I’d be too wrapped up in Dorothy’s troubles (and scared of the flying monkeys) so I’d usually choke down cold potatoes and slimy peas.

While I didn’t always like the fromscratch food, dessert was mostly a hit. If you remember Jell-O on the table three times a week, you might be a Boomer. These days I only think about Jell-O when doing prep for a colonoscopy or feeding a toddler, but back then Jell-O was a big dessert item. It wasn’t just plain Jell-O either.

I was a fan of orange Jell-O with

mandarin oranges, but when mom or grandma added celery, cottage cheese or ham to the mix, that Jell-O became a Jell-no for me.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this trip down Boomer Lane almost as much as me. If not, just stretch the truth and say you did. As Jeff Foxworthy would say, “If you’ve ever been accused of lying through your tooth, you might be a Redneck.”

Whether you’re a Redneck, Boomer, or something in between, there’s nothing wrong with a good healthy laugh. In the words of Elbert Hubbard (an American writer who died in 1915), “Do not take life seriously—you will not get out of it alive.”

If you’re aware that the Marlboro Man and Joe Camel also didn’t get out alive, you might just be a Boomer. 

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