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Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram opens service center for commercial vehicles Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has experienced substantial growth in four different areas this past year. The growth occurred first and foremost in sales, a 15 percent increase over 2013; land; building expansion; new product development as well as the addition of the Business Link Commercial Customer Division. Business Link was set up by Chrysler to provide business owners a connection with commercial dealers, specifically equipped to help get business owners what they need to grow their businesses. This allows Holiday Chrysler to offer a HOLIDAY DODGE continued on page A4
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From left, Business Link Manager Sean Smith, President Mike Berg and Vice President – GSM Joel Zerbel pose with Promaster commercial vans at Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
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In response to the difficulty of obtaining workers compensation insurance in the summer of 1915, a group of threshermen from Madison decided to form their own insurance company: Wisconsin Brotherhood of Threshermen Company, Limited Mutual. A century later, the threshermen name and focus is long gone, but the company — now operating under the familiar name of Society Insurance and specializing in insuring restaurants, bars and a variety of other Main Street businesses — is stronger than ever, as it embarks on its next 100 years in business. The company moved to Fond du
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Student housing has been identified as an important priority at UW-Fond du Lac for many years and in 2014, a feasibility study indicated a need in the market and a strong interest by students in this option. Providing a residential life experience at the university became possible when Fond du Lac County entered into a land lease and developer’s agreement for construction and operation of the housing units last May. “We will be able to attract new students who are seeking the independence of living away from home, while
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UW-Fond du Lac students will soon have the option to live on campus. Fond du Lac County entered into an agreement last spring with Bluffstone, LLC to build and manage the apartment-style student housing. John Short (left), UW-Fond du Lac Campus Dean and CEO; Bethany Rusch, UW-Fond du Lac Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance; Joyce Atkins, UW-Fond du Lac Assistant Dean for Student Affairs; Erin Gerred, Fond du Lac County Director of Administration; and Allen Buechel, Fond du Lac County Executive hold a banner announcing the Falcon Villas opening for fall 2015.
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celebrates milestone year Kondex Corporation celebrated many milestones in 2014, most notably its 40th anniversary. This offered associates a time to reflect on its industry advancement and innovation. Since its founding days as a manufacturer of a single product, Kondex has grown to become a leading supplier of more than 12,000 components for the agricultural, commercial lawn and turf, biofuels, forestry and construction markets. As a global partner, Kondex ships its parts to 19 different countries. President Jim Wessing attributes the company’s success to its unwavering client focus. “Throughout Kondex history, our dedication to customer needs has
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Gallery & Frame Shop’s building, built in the 1850s, was refreshed this past fall with a new coat of paint, among other updates.
Gallery & Frame Shop gets new paint job, offers new moulding Metallurgical analysis of Kondex materials is one of many quality assurance measures.
been at the forefront,” Wessing said. “Whether through support services like direct ship programs and custom packaging or in product engineer-
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Education Theisen Middle School Lakeshore Elementary School
ing or technology advancements, we strive to exceed client expectations.” In many cases, customer satis-
Moraine Park Technical College UW-Extension Fond du Lac Christian School Fond du Lac High School St. Mary Springs Academy
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UW-Fond du Lac Foundation Winnebago Lutheran Academy Shepherd of the Hills parish and school Fond du Lac Area Foundation (continued in Section C)
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Holiday Ford’s new exterior and entry tower welcome customers to the remodeled facility on the West Frontage Road across from Wal-Mart.
Customer feedback helps fuel Holiday Automotive’s success Shown at the entrance bridge leading to the new Mazda store’s pre-owned import lot are Holiday Mazda team members DeAnna McEssey, Ned Kelly, Denise Sabel, Tom Kuitert, Meghan O’Malley, Ryan Mikle and John Krug.
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more choices, conveniences and amenities,” said Shannon. In October when Bergstrom Kia (the building’s occupant) left the area, Holiday Mazda officially made its move next door after remodeling and enhancements were made to the building and land. The site is led by Ned Kelly, general sales manager, flanked by Holiday veterans including Sales Manager Nick Faymoville, and a team of product specialists including long-time associates Tom Kuitert and John Krug, both ranked among the top 10 Mazda sales people in Wisconsin. Ryan Mikle, used car manager, and Willie Beyer continue to lead the service department at both Mazda and the adjacent Ford store. “Customer response has been ex-
For the staff at Holiday Automotive, continuous growth and constant change is a way of life. “There’s no time for the status quo in the automotive business. If you’re not moving forward you might as well be in reverse,” said President Mike Shannon. Significant examples of that are evidenced when driving past the dealerships four-store campus along North Rolling Meadows Drive between Highway 23 and Scott Street. Early in 2014, Mike Shannon Automotive Inc., the parent company of the dealerships, purchased the building and land adjacent to its Ford-Mazda store. The acquisition set the stage for a split of the Ford and Mazda brands and eventual relocation of Mazda next door. “This gives each its own facility and space to better represent each brand’s unique identity while offering customers
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non. “But it goes beyond the products we sell. Our facilities, customer areas, amenities, online presence, people and processes all need to keep up, to differentiate us from competitors and, whenever possible, to delight our customers. Paying attention to the details like this is part of who we are as a company.” “(During 2014), we invested in a wide range of projects,” said Chief Operating Officer Rob Beane. “Here are two diverse examples: One was technology and equipment enhancements for our content development and digital marketing team to make our online shopping experience even more beneficial and satisfying for customers. The other example is the ongoing investment we make in developing the skills, talent and wellness of those on our team. At the end of the day, it’s the more than 270 people of Team Holiday that make the biggest impact when it comes to creating the best purchase and ownership experiences for our customers, and ultimately making visits here for any reason, worth the trip.”
Talking to and listening to customers are the methods savvy businesses rely on to keep on top of consumer wants. So when they learned that feedback from GM Quick Lube customers often cited the lack of a restroom in close proximity to its Quick Lube waiting lounge, Holiday Automotive President Mike Shannon, Director of Service-Parts-Body Shop Keith Mankovecky and GM Service Manager Dick Beyer promptly convened a huddle with key staff. “We began a dialogue on the merit and implications of redesigning the space that houses the fast oil change area,” said Beyer. In less than 48 hours, not only was a decision made to explore the project’s viability, a contractor was consulted to provide answers necessary to make an informed decision. “Before the week ended the decision was made to expand the Quick Lube waiting area including new restroom facilities,” said Beyer. “With project completion expected in February.” Fast and decisive action like this is commonplace at Holiday Automotive. “We’re in the business of selling new, as it relates to transportation,” said Shan-
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lineup of commercial vehicles, a large selection of parts with next-day delivery on orders, ”On The Job Incentives,” up-fitting information and information regarding vehicle specifications, base weights and GCW’s Payloads. Business Link commercial manager Sean Smith heads up the Business Link division. Smith is a Fond du Lac native and veteran of the automotive business, with 20 years of experience in sales, service and parts. Smith notes that the newest addition to the commercial lineup is the Promaster family of front wheel drive commercial vans. With 13 different configurations, 3-wheel bases and low and high roofs, Promaster is designed to be superior to other American vans in the market segment in both cargo capacity and fuel economy. The Ram Promaster has a maximum 5,154 pound payload capacity with a 5,100 pound towing capacity. The gross combined weight rating for the 3.6 liter engine is 11,500 pounds, and 12,500 pounds for the 3.0 liter diesel. Chrysler and Fiat complement each other perfectly with Fiat diesel engines. “This newest addition to the Chrysler Commercial Vehicle lineup is already a big hit” said Smith. This past year Holiday Chrysler finished paving and lighting the four acres of land across from the current facility. It is being used for trucks and commercial vehicles. This has allowed us to keep a larger inventory on hand to better serve businesses. An addition to the service department was made in 2014 to accommodate heavy duty commercial vehicles. Set up with high ceilings, a 16-foot door and 30,000 pound hoist, it allows technicians to service vehicles that they could not before. With these changes, Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is positioned to continue with the substantial growth they experienced this past year, along with better serving both retail and commercial customers. Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is located at 815 S. Rolling Meadows Drive. The dealership can be reached at (888) 297-9066 or online at holidaycdj.com.
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tremely positive! Plus this move has enabled us to specialize and become a destination for quality used imports and Mazda Certified pre-owned vehicles, as well,” said Kelly. In fall, Holiday Ford began a major remodeling and expansion project, with Ford funding half the cost as part of its Trustmark facility upgrade initiative. “‘Wow’ is the word customers are using when they visit,” said Gary Deitte, general sales manager. “The sleek new exterior and entry tower, bright, modern showroom and newly remodeled service drive are some of the upgrades. And now, when customers are picking up their new vehicle, a new four-bay inside delivery area is a real plus, regardless of the weather outside.”
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Jeep’s Auto Body treats semi-tractors and personal vehicles with same mindset Auto body repair and painting. It sounds so simple until the time comes for you to need this service. Now you’ll find out just what is all involved with the work to be done. Your car or light duty pickup or van is a big investment for you. You want it fixed right and you want it to look good. Stop and think about those big semitractors and trailers cruising down the highway. If you think you’ve got a lot riding on a repair order, compare it to one of those big rigs. If the owners of trucks that are worth 5 to 10 times the
cost of an average automobile trusts Jeep’s, then so can you. Jeep’s has built its business on its finished products and satisfied customers. Jeep’s is part of an auto salvage disposal service, which allows them to keep repair costs low. They actively work with more than 30 insurance companies, to provide parts that can be used on vehicles in need of rebuilding. This salvage-disposal service provides a supply of cost-efficient parts for use in Jeep’s shop and many others in Wisconsin.
Jeep’s Auto Body is located at N7298 County Trunk I. It can be reached at (920) 921-1137.
Tri Course ADI welcomes addition of Horicon Hills course, along Rock River Under the leadership of Lee Merkel, the Merkel family has put together a trio of golf courses to serve Fond du Lac, Washington and Dodge county golfers. All three courses are golfer friendly and will be available on opening day. Currently West Bend Lakes and The Golf Club at Camelot are open on a daily basis for golf, depending on the weather, and also for regular business. Horicon Hills will reopen in the spring after the takeover and some remodeling is complete. For the past 21 years, the Merkels have grown the West Bend Lakes Golf Club from a simple 9-hole course to a very competitive 18-hole facility. “The Lakes” is located along the Milwaukee River and was named for the 17-holes where water
comes into play. The Lakes is known for its daily players, leagues and annual outings, many of which have been recurrent for many years. West Bend Lakes Golf club is located at 1241 Highway 33, West Bend. It can be reached at (262) 675-9922 or visit westbendlakesgolf.com. About 20 years ago, the Merkels purchased The Golf Club at Camelot. Although this facility was an 18-hole course, they spent a great deal of time improving play. The most dramatic changes at Camelot are in the clubhouse and banquet areas. With the construction of a million dollar facility, it is a large wedding and banquet destination, with a main building for parties of up to 250, and five separate banquet facilities available for any size.
The Golf Club at Camelot is located at W192 Highway 67, Lomira. It can be reached at (920) 269-4949 or visit golfcamelot.com. Over the winter of 2014, the Merkels purchased the old Rock River Hills Golf Club in Horicon and renamed it Horicon Hills Golf Club. This course meanders along the Rock River in the City of Horicon sitting atop several beautiful hills overlooking both the course and the river. Horicon Hills is really a combination of our other two courses. The water will come into play, much like The Lakes. The clubhouse is much like the newer facility at Camelot and when refreshed will be much more customer friendly. Horicon Hills Golf Club can be reached at (262) 305-7735.
Xtreme Carpet Theisen Middle School Cleaning welcomes assistant principal celebrates second year Xtreme Carpet Cleaning, a locally owned operation, is celebrating its second year in business with a doubling of clientele since 2013. The company has 15 years of experience in the industry and is IICRC certified. Xtreme Carpet Cleaning services both residential and commercial clients in Fond du Lac County and surrounding areas within 45 minutes. Xtreme specializes in carpet cleaning, spot and stain removal, urine removal, odor treatment, Scotch Gard protector, green cleaning, upholstery and rug cleaning, as well as mattress cleaning. The company also participates in local fundraising events such as donating gift certificates for raffles or giving a percentage of sales to local organizations. Xtreme Carpet Cleaning can be reached at (920) 904-6326 or online at xtreme-carpet-cleaning.com.
Originally from Gladstone, Mich., Andrew Jacques earned his Bachelor’s degree in Education in 2006 from Carthage College in Kenosha. His first position was as an eighth grade math teacher in Racine, where he worked for five and a half years. While in Racine, he made the decision to pursue his life-long goal to be an administrator, supporting a student-centered school district. Shortly after earning his master’s degree in administration from National Louis University in Chicago, Ill., he decided to move closer to family. Jacques was hired at Woodworth Middle School in 2013 as a math teacher.
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It became evident very quickly that the Fond du Lac community was the place he wanted to call home. Connecting with families and students at Woodworth was one of his greatest achievements last year. “I am excited that as the assistant principal at Theisen Middle School, I have the opportunity to support all aspects of the Theisen community,” said Jacques. “My personal goals are focused on providing a safe, engaging, rigorous learning environment and creating a school filled with trust and laughter. I am excited for the opportunities to solidify our shared partnership in your children’s education and social growth.”
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Huberty CPA firm expands in 2014
The past year was full of changes and growth for Huberty CPAs & Trusted Advisors, a regional certified public accounting firm headquartered in Fond du Lac. In January of 2014 the firm, founded by Wayne Huberty in 1981 and known formerly as Huberty & Associates, announced its new name and launched a new and improved website. As 2014 progressed, a merger with Biwan & Biwan, S.C., a CPA firm based in Sheboygan with a satellite office in Minocqua, resulted in the addition of two new office locations for Huberty. Company growth due to the merger came in the form of additional employees and a new company owner/shareholder, Carla Biwan Hameister in the Sheboygan office. “With the merger, our firm has grown from 24 to 37 full-time and part-time employees,� said Ann Freund, the company’s managing shareholder/owner. Four other shareholders work with her to lead the firm, which also has offices in Ripon, Markesan and Plymouth. As 2015 kicked off, the company named CPA Nathan Volkomener as a shareholder of the firm.
“Nathan has been with the company since 2011 and is a great choice to help lead us into the future,� Freund said. “In the past year, the total number of shareholders in our firm has grown from three to five,� Freund said. Other shareholders include Greg Feucht and Gary Born. All shareholders are certified public accountants. “Existing clients now have greater access to our core services, which include audit, consulting and wealth management,� Freund said. As Huberty has grown over the past 33 years, so has its client base. Currently more than 4,000 small and medium-size businesses, nonprofits and individuals work with Huberty. “Another new venture for us in 2014 was the introduction of a student intern program,� Freund said. “We are bringing in business students from area colleges to work directly with us. It’s been a win-win situation and we look forward to continued success with the program.� Huberty CPAs & Trusted Advisors is located at 145 S. Marr St. It be reached at (920) 923-8400 or online at hubertycpas.com.
Lakeshore Elementary School receives National Blue Ribbon award, new principal The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program identifies several hundred outstanding schools annually. Notably, Lakeshore Elementary School was recognized as one of eight schools in Wisconsin to receive a 2014 National Blue Ribbon Award. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction nominated Lakeshore School for the National Blue Ribbon School Award. National Blue Ribbon Schools are celebrated for their student and faculty achievements as well as
promoting collaborative activities with families. Lakeshore staff represents some of the most skilled and effective educators in the United States. “The staff, students and families of Lakeshore Elementary were thrilled with the National Blue Ribbon School recognition for academic excellence this past November,� said Matthew Steinbarth, Lakeshore’s principal. “I feel the award
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experiencing the benefits of a small liberal arts college environment,� said UW-Fond du Lac Dean and CEO John Short. “It will allow us to help students feel more connected to their studies, their fellow students and the many special events on campus.� The Falcon Villas student housing will be located on Campus Drive, adjacent to the current Physical Education building, through an agreement between Fond du Lac County and Bluffstone, LLC. Fond du Lac County and UW-Fond du Lac have a unique partnership, the vision of community leaders in the 1960s who wanted to ensure local residents had access to a University of Wisconsin education. The county owns the land and campus buildings while the staffing, programming and equipment are provided by the university. Fond du Lac County UW Extension offices are also located on campus. “Student housing is very important for UW-Fond du Lac,� said Allen Buechel, Fond du Lac County executive. “It will help keep the classrooms full which is essential for the UW’s continued success. That success pays dividends to Fond du Lac County for the county’s ongoing investments in facilities at UW-Fond du Lac.� Construction of the apartment-style units will be completed in time for 84 students to move in for the fall 2015 semester. These fully-furnished suites will include 24-hour security, fitness center, laundry facilities, private keyed bedrooms, study room and social room. Bluffstone has been working with Excel Engineering on site preparation work and an official groundbreaking ceremony is planned for spring 2015.
Lac in 1918 and set up shop at 586 S. Main St. As the threshing industry began to lose steam, the company went through an incredible transformation over the next 50 years. “Trying new things and innovating wasn’t simply a matter of incrementally improving results in the early days; it was a matter of survival,� said Society President and CEO Rick Parks. “Imagine leading the Brotherhood of Thresherman’s Mutual Insurance Company — founded for the purpose of providing workers compensation insurance to grain threshing crews — when there were no longer grain threshing operations. Now what?� The Society Insurance of today really got its start in 1975 when the company began offering commercial property and casualty insurance. What was a $3 million company doing business only in Wisconsin in 1975 reached nearly $160 million in 2014 while also doing business in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. To celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2015, the company will hold a number of events throughout the year, including an exhibit, which will be open to the community, at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts on June 8 through 12 — the company’s birthday week. “This is a year to appreciate where we have been and where we are today, but it’s also a year to celebrate the future and the opportunities it will bring,� Parks said. “Our key niche markets of restaurants and bars have stood the test of time, and we’re committed to carrying on the great tradition of protecting our policyholders that those threshermen started 100 years ago.�
UW-Fond du Lac is located at 400 University Drive. It can be reached at (920) 929-1122 or online at fdl.uwc.edu.
Society Insurance is located at 150 Camelot Drive. It can be reached at (920) 922-1220 or online at societyinsurance.com.
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From left, members of Schmitt Title LLC include Christine Burnett, Sheri Lefeber; Michelle Nelson, manager; Kevin Last and Nanci McGrath.
Schmitt Title LLC grows to a five-person team In 3 short years, Schmitt Title LLC has grown from a one-person office to five-person professional team that shares a collective 107 years of industry experience. Schmitt Title has been the cornerstone in providing title related services in the Fox Valley for the real estate market since 1857. In 2011, Schmitt Title expanded the area of service with an office in Fond du Lac. It is an exciting time to be working in the real estate market. The office has attained
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firm market share and has done so with an enthusiastic approach to meeting each of their customer’s needs. The Schmitt Title team looks forward to continued growth and presents innovative ideas, dedication, problem solving and experience. They are a proud affiliated of the Preferred Title family, which operates 11 offices across Wisconsin.
Schmitt Title LLC is located at 65 W. Pioneer Road. It can be reached at (920) 933-3711 or online at schmitt-title.com.
Ray’s TV & Appliance, a family owned and operated retail establishment, is celebrating 40 years in business and 22 years at their present location, a building with 30,000 square feet of retail and warehouse space. In 2014, Ray’s TV and Appliance added Maytag vacuums and irons to their list of available products. Ray’s maintains a diverse selection of electronics and appliances on display, including Whirlpool, General Electric, Samsung, Frigidaire, Kitchen Aid, Speed Queen, Amana, Crosley, LG, Sharp and Sony, and boasts a knowledgeable staff. They also offer free financing, layaway options and
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specialize in kitchen appliance packages and suites. Ray’s TV and Appliance services all major brand appliances with certified trained technicians available during weekday business hours. They also deliver and install six days a week and offer same- and next-day delivery. Ray’s TV and Appliance is located at the corner of E. Frontage Road and Forest Ave. It can be reached at (920) 924-6000 or online at raystvappliances.com.
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Fond du Lac Conference Center expansion at Holiday Inn Offering nearly 12,000 square feet of Conference Space and state-ofthe-art technology, the Fond du Lac Conference Center is the perfect fit for your next corporate event, wedding or training seminar. The center features: • Conference Center accommodates up to 900 people • Seven breakout rooms • Full service catering
• Up to 300 guest rooms available within walking distance • Almost 11,000 square feet of indoor recreation space • High speed wireless internet • Onsite meeting coordinator • Onsite restaurant, Benvenuto's Italian Grill Holiday Inn is located at 625 W. Rolling Meadows Drive. It can be reached at (920) 923-1440.
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Domino’s Pizza donates to local fundraisers, offers assistance to employees
2014 was a year of giving for Domino’s Pizza. Our latest venture has been with a new community organization called Life Enforcement. This locally run group aims at helping individuals in the community. Their mantra is “TCO” (Taken Care Of) as in: “You’ve been TCO’d.” Through Dough Raisers, donating pizzas or donating money from our donation jar, Dominos has dished out a lot of dough. The company has been raising money for the Fond du Lac community for many years, and it strives to do more each year. In 2014 Domino’s donated $7,669.24
to local organizations. Pier Elementary and Waters Elementary took the top spots this year, and in general, 2014’s donations topped the previous year, and goals to donate more in 2015 are in place. Domino’s Pizza hosts its neighborhood for FDL Watches, a semi-annual party complete with door prizes, food and beverages. “It’s a great way to get to meet the people in your area,” said Sandy Ritchie, manager. “Even if it isn’t technically home for us.” The last fund-raising program every year is for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, which raised $2,200 in 2014, putting Fond du Lac’s Domino’s Pizza
in third place among 110 stores in its region, and within the top 200 stores in the nation. Collecting canned goods on deliveries, selling pink ribbons, holding a bike rodeo, a rummage sale in the parking lot are some of the other community involvement projects that Domino’s Pizza undertook in 2014. In addition, the store achieved a 100 percent payroll contribution rate to Domino’s Pizza Partners Foundation, a fund which helps Domino’s employees recover from unexpected hardships. The largest fundraiser was for the Police Unity Tour. The store sold blue ribbons, coupon books, and held a “dough” raiser.
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From left, Misty Shipp, Chris Kunz, manager Sandy Ritchie and 20-year employee Diane Haegler, pose for a photo taken by a Domino’s auditor. Twice annually, Domino’s stores undergo a surprise inspection. In 2014, the Domino’s staff received a five-star evaluation on both inspections.
“We donated over $1,200 to the organization,” said Ritchie, “with 100 percent raised locally.” Domino’s Pizza is located at 301 S. Main St. It can be reached at (920) 921-3800 or online at dominos.com.
Moraine Park breaks ground on Fond du Lac campus addition Moraine Park Technical College saw many accomplishments over the past year, with the most prominent being the commencement of a multifaceted construction project on the Fond du Lac campus. The project kicked-off on June 2 with a ground-breaking ceremony, marking the start of a campus transformation. The first phase of the project includes the construction of a new Student Services Center. The artful architecture of the new addition will provide a prominent main entrance for the campus, while the openconcept floor plan will generate an inviting experience for students and visitors. This space will act as a hub, making student service areas easily accessible. The new addition will house enrollment services and offices for counseling, advising and veteran services. The Student Services Center
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is projected to be completed by March 2015. The next step of the project involves extensive remodeling to areas adjacent to the new addition. The remodeled space will be utilized by departments that collaborate closely with student services, including diversity relations, student life, registrar and financial aid. The new layout will encourage shared resources and also enhance the efficiency of service to students and visitors. Remodeling will take place in two phases, with the first having begun in December 2014 and the second to begin in May 2015. Last year was a busy year for facility renovations at Moraine Park. The Emergency Medical Technician program moved into a newly remodeled space on the Fond du Lac campus that features a state-of-the-art simulation lab to provide real-world experiences
for students. The new space includes a repurposed ambulance, medical simulation room and connected classrooms. The capability of open-observation training improves interaction with the instructor and also gives students opportunities to learn from each other. Another accomplishment in the Health Science and Human Services area was the exceptional national board exam pass rates achieved by students in Moraine Park’s health programs. On their first attempt, students from the 2013-14 graduating classes surpassed national pass rate averages in nursing, health information technology, medical laboratory technician, respiratory therapist and surgical technology—a remarkable success for those programs and students in 2014. Moraine Park Technical College is located at 235 National Ave. It can be found online at morainepark.edu.
Ceremonial groundbreakers are, from left: Tim Flood, MPTC director of facilities, Mike Staral, MPTC district board member; Melanie Parma, associate and senior architectural designer, Somerville Architects & Engineers; MPTC President Sheila Ruhland; District Board Member Lowell Prill; Kim Dickinson, MPTC 2014-15 student ambassador; Mike Kadow, president, Somerville Architects & Engineers; Joey Clark, MPTC district student government and Fond du Lac campus student senate representative; and Adam Osier, Capelle Bros. & Diedrich.
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Fond du Lac UW-Extension offers programs for many County 4-H celebrated the first 100 years of 4-H in Wisconsin
Members of Fond du Lac County 4-H learned and celebrated the history of the organization throughout the year and were part of “Day at the Capitol,” a statewide rally to kick of the Centennial celebration in Wisconsin. They also represented the county at the Wisconsin State Fair and in the Fall Forum in Wisconsin Dells, where three community members of Fond du Lac County were inducted into the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. Members of 4-H recognize and appreciate the support of this strong community as part of the organization’s success over the past century. To thank the community and give back, they participated in a wide array of community service projects. One of the clubs recorded 100 acts of kindness throughout the year. Looking forward to the next 100 years, the 4-H program has many opportunities for all youth from Kindergarten to Grade 13, with 21 clubs across the county and more than 50 projects. There are innovative programs and activities to keep on helping youth grow, learn by doing, become good citizens and Wisconsin’s leaders, make new friends and have fun. For information about local 4-H options, contact UW-Extension at (920) 929-3171 or online at fonddulac.uwex.edu and Facebook.
Fond du Lac County University of Wisconsin- Extension is home to program areas offering local research-based information in person and online. County educators serve as a portal to resources from the University of Wisconsin to address issues faced by individuals, families, farms, businesses, and rural and urban communities around the state. Among UW-Extension’s responses to basic needs in the community have been: Rent Smart, which taught 100 people how to apply for apartments and be good tenants. In the past 10 years, more than 1000 participants
completed the program. Family Living program, which collaborated with Fond du Lac County Family Courts to reach nearly 415 separated, divorcing or paternity parents and addressed how to keep their children from being caught in the middle. Agnesian HealthCare and four local Kiwanis Clubs partnered with Family Living Programs to a newsletter called “Parenting the First Year” to more than 750 families with infants in 2014. Nutrition Education, more than 4,254 children and adults in Fond du Lac and Green Lake learned about healthy meals, food budgeting and food safety. Presenters taught 162
The original mission of UW-Extension was to strengthen agriculture by taking university research to the farmers themselves and applying the best of scientific and academic data to practical use. Master Gardeners Master Gardeners assist several elementary schools with gardens and teach new and experienced gardeners how to get the most production and enjoyment from their landscapes and gardens. They staff a phone line from April to September to answer horticultural questions. Last year Master Gardener volunteers logged more than 5,000 hours of community service, working on projects that included the Fond du Lac Public Library, UW-Fond du Lac campus, Veterans Memorial Park
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senior adults at six housing units and/or meal sites. Afterward, 91 percent planned to eat more fruits and vegetables, 58 percent planned to choose healthier snacks and 83 percent planned to select healthier foods for less while grocery shopping. In the coming year UW-Extension will continue to teach, learn, lead and serve. It connects people with the University of Wisconsin and each other and engages local residents to transform their lives and their communities.
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Christian School 2014 was a big year for new technology at Fond du Lac Christian School. Both teachers and students developed new skills and valuable experiences with new additions to the school’s technology department. Technology Instructor Taylor Noe believes in using this natural excitement to create student engagement in the classroom. This year, by adding a 3D printer to the technology lab, students were motivated to learn CAD and design and print 3D objects. Students at FCS used new video
cameras and green screens to create commercials and short documentaries. Because FCS trains young adults to serve God within their churches, students are taught proper use of sound boards and video and lighting equipment used in many churches. Teachers help students develop communication skills through technology. Through use of sound systems, video recorders, Powerpoints, and Prezi presentations, students learn to not only find new information, but to communicate it professionally.
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Fond du Lac High School impetus for her family’s relocation to the area. Hagen’s goal is to establish a school climate of excitement and enthusiasm for learning. She would like visitors of the school to immediately sense that good things happen there and believes it is important that a warm, friendly, welcoming atmosphere is present at all times. She also believes it is important that all members of the school treat others in a kind and respectful manner, and plans to accomplish this by establishing a clear vision, modeling the expected behavior, and reinforcing conduct that promotes a positive school climate. Enhancing school spirit is also a priority; it is important that all students develop a sense of love and pride for Fondy so they remain loyal Cardinals for life. To learn what’s going on in the high school, follow Hagen on twitter.com/FondyCards.
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assistant principal at Woodworth for one year before being named the principal of Lakeshore Elementary in 2014. His philosophy of education has evolved over the course of his career, but maintaineds its focus due, in part, to his own children, Sophie and Molly. “Each day educators are presented with situations in which decisions must be made,� said Steinbarth. “It’s imperative for me to treat and act in a way that I would want my own daughters treated while in school. Each student, regardless of academic ability or family income, deserves the love, guidance and encouragement to achieve excellence that will help better their life and hopefully the lives of others. As adults, it is perhaps the greatest of all responsibilities to help children realize their full potential and then step back and see what they become.�
showcases what can be accomplished when all parties in a student’s life, take their academic and social well-being seriously. I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to work at a school where a shared vision for student success is evident every day.� Principal Matt Steinbarth is a Fond du Lac native having attended Chegwin, Parkside and Sabish before graduating from L.P. Goodrich in 1994. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh in 1999, and a master’s in education from Marian University in 2003 before obtaining his Administrative license from Concordia University in 2013. Steinbarth taught briefly at Parkside Elementary before transferring to a math teacher position at Woodworth Middle School for 14 years. He served as
In addition, FCS’s technology classes are learning to set up and repair computers. Students have disassembled and identified all of the major components within desktop and laptop computers and have used an electronic computer scanner to find and then fix technological problems. “Our students do the upkeep on all of the school’s computers, including virus removal and getting new systems ready for use,� said Noe. “This gives them valuable future job skills.� The middle school technology class began with practice on Word, Powerpoint and Excel, but quickly moved on to new areas. Last fall students learned aerodynamics when they designed and built their own compressed air rockets. Students become enthusiastic about science
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Michelle Hagen, principal of Fond du Lac High School, joined the Fond du Lac School District in 2013 after 23 years of service with Milwaukee Public Schools. A Milwaukee native, Hagen earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work from UW-Milwaukee. In 1990, Hagen was hired as an instructional assistant to work with special education students. Inspired by her mother’s love of teaching and this experience, Hagen decided to pursue a career in education. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from Lakeland College and was hired as an elementary classroom teacher. Encouraged to assume a leadership position by her principal, Hagen obtained a masters’ degree in administrative leadership and served 11 years as an administrator in MPS. Hagen’s belief in the Fond du Lac School District’s strong, studentcentered approach to education was the
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porting agencies like Feed My Starving Children, the Solution Center, and Holy Family Catholic Church. “The servant leadership model begins at a very young age,” said Erin Flood, principal for grades PreK through grade school. “Shaping the minds and hearts of our students through Catholic enriched curriculum, and servant leadership teaching is an important part of our academic model, and it starts at the point of entry.” The model is evidently attractive as SMSA is experiencing climbing enrollment. Up 7 percent this year, SMSA welcomed more than 100 new students. This increase in enrollment comes at a great time as SMSA prepares to move its St. Joes and St. Mary’s campuses up to the ledge to a complete PreK through grade 12 campus as early as fall 2016. The
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offers new memorial scholarships The University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac Foundation awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to more than 30 students for the 2014-2015 academic year. When the Foundation received its charter in 1974, its purpose was to provide student scholarships, support professional development of faculty and staff and other educational projects. Those goals are being helped this year through two new scholarships: the Matthew Koenigs Awesome Scholarship and the Dar-
lene Simonson Memorial Scholarship. Matthew Koenigs attended UWFond du Lac before he died tragically in a car accident on August 24, 2012. He was a charismatic, positive people person and a friend to all. His parents wanted to do something to honor his generous spirit so they set up a scholarship in his memory. One of the criteria for the recipient is volunteer work, as Matt was generous with his time and money. The name, The Matthew Koenigs Awesome Scholarship,
Students of St. Mary Springs Academy, from left: Avery Lenz, Maddy Bednarek and Vanessa Schmidt.
new school can accommodate up over 900 students with opportunities for expansion. “We are excited for the opportunity to consolidate our campuses, and are eager to begin construction in spring of 2105,” said Kevin Shaw, SMSA system president.
“Our new campus takes an already sound educational model and marries it with facilities and space that are reflective of our high academic standards.”
reflects his encouragement to others to “Be Awesome.” Darlene Simonson taught elementary school for 30 years at Rosenow School in Fond du Lac. She valued education and desired her memorial to continue helping students as she did throughout her life. The Darlene Simonson Memorial Scholarship provides a way for her family, friends, and former students to honor her legacy. Judith Berger O’Brien gave the Donor Message at the 2014 Scholarship and Donor Recognition Reception. The Berger Book Bag Fund was established to honor the memory of Joseph S. Berger, Jr., who with his
father, Joseph S. Berger, Sr., was instrumental in the establishment and growth of the UW-Fond du Lac campus. It is a need-based grant for UW-Fond du Lac students for the purchase of textbooks and class supplies Fundraising efforts that support these and other UW-Fond du Lac Foundation goals include the Annual Campaign, which is underway, and the third Annual Corks & Forks Fundraiser, which is scheduled for Thursday, March 26.
St. Mary’s Springs is located at 255 County Trunk K. It can be reached at (920) 921-4870 or online at smsacademy.org.
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Although founded on 100 years worth of history on “The Ledge,” St. Mary’s Springs is anything but a tired, outdated education system. In fact, according to measures used to gauge its academic prowess, SMSA continues to raise the bar for Catholic education in the region. SMSA’s annual graduation rate is 100 percent, with 99 percent going on to post-secondary institutions. SMSA students last year had an average ACT composite score of 24 (with 100 percent of seniors testing for the exam), that puts them two points higher than the state average where only 76 percent take the exam. SMSA students are also deeply invested in annual campus and systemwide community service events. Collectively, high school students contributed over 10,500 hours to sup-
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Winnebago Lutheran Academy advances in technology, welcomes voucher students
Progress is indeed a word that can be used to describe Winnebago Lutheran Academy in its 90th year as a Lutheran high school in the Fond du Lac area. In 2014, WLA has implemented the “WLA 2020: A Vision, A Plan� initiative, a long range plan intended to keep the school focused on the future and improving its education, facilities, communication, funding model and more. In the past year, WLA became fully accredited, receiving an “exemplary� rating from three separate accreditation agencies. This process allowed
the administration, faculty, staff, and families to look at all aspects of academy life and study how it can do things better in the future through recommendations left by a visitation team. WLA’s participation in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program also began this past year, as we welcomed 12 full-voucher students to campus. This program is a benefit to WLA association families who qualify for this program, as well as for the parents of the greater Fond du Lac area who seek a quality Christian education for their children.
This fall, WLA also made progress in its Mission Advancement office, as WLA’s first Coordinator of Mission Partnerships (CoMP) was hired. Aaron Bilitz, a 2000 graduate, is working in partnership with Director of Communication and Mission Advancement, Pastor John Boggs. Bilitz’s position will serve as the financial arm of this advancement team and help to put WLA in a stable financial footing for future ministry expansion. Whether it’s the new 1:1 Technology Plan being rolled out in 2015, online
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class opportunities, an expansion of AP offerings, dual credit exploration, or many other aspects of academy life and curriculum, it’s an exciting time to be at Winnebago Lutheran Academy. Winnebago Lutheran Academy is located at 475 East Merrill Ave. It can be reached at (920) 921-4930 or online at wlavikings.org.
Fond du Lac Area Foundation creates Legacy Society, funds grants Students pose in front of a new bus added to provide services for students enrolled at Shepherd of the Hills.
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Parish and School growing steadily Shepherd of the Hills Parish, of Eden, welcomed Fr. John Radetski, in the summer of 2014, as its shared pastor with St. Matthews Parish in Campbellsport. Radetski brings years of experience to Shepherd of the Hills. Shepherd of the Hills Parish recently went through an expansion, which added two school classrooms; updated its computer lab with state-of-the-art technology; built locker rooms; and added more storage to the facility. The parish is growing, and the school’s enrollment has been up the last two years. Shepherd of the Hills is an accredited K3 through eighth grade elementary school. The smaller school allows Shepherd of the Hills to provide personal attention for every child and a feeling of community among its families. The parish now offers full-time childcare and has moved into a larger space to accommodate its growth. The school traded in one bus and bought two new school buses to provide service to its
families who live outside the Campbellsport school bus routes. The Shepherd of the Hills school bus now has a pickup point at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fond du Lac. “Little Lambs� playgroup has been added on Friday mornings. This provides a time and place for area parents to get together while their toddlers play. Life Teen Masses and Life Night continue and are a way for teens to celebrate an upbeat Mass and be a part of the Shepherd of the Hills ministry. Also new is the Silver Shepherds, for the older generation, which now meet monthly to socialize and help with school activities. Shepherd of the Hills is committed to its community outreach and supporting the dignity of human life. Parish chicken dinners, raffles and fish frys help to raise money as Shepherd of the Hills members are actively involved in outreach.
Through the years more and more local people have learned about the opportunities provided by the Fond du Lac Area Foundation to establish charitable endowment funds that stay in and benefit the community. Thanks to the generosity of thousands of local donors throughout the years, the Fond du Lac Area Foundation has now awarded more than 6,500 grants and over $13 million in the form of grants to the Fond du Lac community. “Our community is so fortunate that Carl Tonjes and the founding board of directors recognized the value a growing endowment could provide,� said Joseph Braun, director of development. “Endowment was emphasized throughout the years. Unlike many community foundations in the country that have
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mostly non-endowed funds, more than 95 percent of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation’s funds are endowed.� Endowment means that every year, under normal market circumstances, the amount of money that will be reinvested back into the community will continue to grow, even if no one else would ever add to it. The Fond du Lac Area Foundation currently has over 300 component funds. These were started by people with a charitable dream who were able to see that dream become a reality with the Foundation. These funds can be started with as little as $1,000. Funds are a great way to leave a legacy for a family member or a loved one. The Fond du Lac Area Foundation will continue to follow its mission of
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Inspiring the community for nearly 80 years, Marian University was founded in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes and is serves as a key educational institution for the greater Fond du Lac community. Marian University has continued its mission of offering a variety of educational opportunities that support the goals and aspirations of its students, and the local Fond du Lac community. With the goal of providing innovative program opportunities, Marian University recently welcomed the addition of its 100 percent online RN-BSN Completion Program. The program allows working RNs the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree in as few as 15 months with an ADN from a Wisconsin Technical College, or in as few as 17 months from other accredited ADN programs. As Marian University continues to expand its program offerings, Marian made an addition to its campus with its recent purchase of the former Nielsen Building, located at 30 S. Main Street in downtown Fond du Lac. Marian’s purchase of this building will host the School of Nursing and Health Professions, as well as enhance the education of students through bringing together didactic and simulated learning in one
location, adding a simulated hospital unit to expand critical simulated learning experiences, fostering interdisciplinary education with expanding health professions programs and, being situated in the downtown area, allows Marian to continue community engagement efforts. Inspired to offer quality, relevant learning opportunities to the community, Marian will also be hosting several events throughout the year. Marian will be hosting its 12th annual Academic Symposium on Tuesday, March 24 in the Stayer Center Auditorium. The symposium will focus on the topic: “The Pursuit of Happiness: Is it possible in our violent world?� Interested attendees may learn more about the academic program by visiting marianuniversity.edu/academicsymposium. In addition, throughout the summer months, Marian will host high school students on campus during its criminal justice and nursing camps, as well as host first-generation high school students as part of the Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program. Marian University is located at 45 S. National Ave. It can be reached at (800) 2-MARIAN, admission@marianuniversity or online at marianuniversity.edu.
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Drexel Building Supply celebrates 30 years Drexel Building Supply will be celebrating its 30th year in business in 2015. Drexel is one of the leading Building Supply Companies in southeastern Wisconsin. The company does more than just 2x4s. Its expertise includes building materials, home design, roofing and siding, trusses and wall panels, millwork and doors, windows, pole buildings, decks, cabinets, countertops, flooring and window treatments. In 2014, Drexel Building Supply expanded its family and opened a Design Studio in Sheboygan Falls in February, and a full service location in Wrightstown in April. The opening of these locations
added 15 additional jobs in the area. With the addition of these locations and growth within all of its locations Drexel increased revenues by 19 percent in 2014 with its year-end revenue estimated to come in over $98,000,000. The numbers aside, Drexel also fosters a team atmosphere like none other. Every single team member is empowered to wow our customers at every level. A comprehensive team training boot camp was launched in 2014 which provides our vision to all team members from day one. Drexel’s number one resolution in 2015 is to be more awesome than last year. The past three years Drexel was awarded one
of Wisconsin’s Top Work Place awards by the Journal Sentinel, and in 2014 they topped the work place list coming in at number two. “Customers could buy building materials anywhere,” said Owner Joel Fleischman. “We’ve made it our sole mission at Drexel to provide our customers with the best service possible. We become an extension of their team, lowering their stress, risk and making their life easier. We want to increase our customer’s competitive advantage and help lower their overall costs.” Drexel started in 1985 by Albert Fleischman, who opened Campbellsport
Building Supply at the site of a lumberyard that was closing after 75 years in business. Building was his passion and the focus of the business was on contractor sales. In 1996, son Joel Fleischman joined the company and Drexel remains family owned. The business was re-branded as Drexel Building Supply in 2013. Drexel now has footprints in Campbellsport, Brookfield, Berlin, Kiel, Wrightstown and Sheboygan Falls. Drexel Building Supply is located at 227 W. Main St., in Campbellsport. It can be reached at (920) 533-4412 or online at drexelteam.com.
Action Printing expands client base to 44 states, enters new era of management with hiring of Bethke Action Printing, a commercial printer located in Fond du Lac, has continued its 41-year tradition of serving a national market, with a commercial offset division specializing in the printing of publications, manuals, directories, catalogs and books. Action Printing is a nationwide printing force with a client base that has expanded coast to coast, doing business in 44 different states. 2014 also marked the 17th year in a row Action Printing made the “Printing Impressions 400 and Who’s Who in Printing,” ranking number 310. “The Printing Impressions 400” is a comprehensive ranking of leading printing companies in the United States and Canada and ranks companies by sales revenues. Action Printing entered a new era in 2014 with the retirement of Gregg Davies and the addition of Darwin Bethke, Action Printing’s new general manager. Bethke, a 1979 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, received his
B.S. degree in industrial education with a concentration and a vocational certification in graphic arts. Bethke has worked as manager of Customer Service for W.A. Krueger (Ringier America), a principal printer of nationally distributed magazines, books, and commercial products. He later accepted the position of director of Manufacturing with Waverly Press, which specialized in the printing of association and scientific journals. In 1994, Bethke joined Quebecor as production manager and later worked as plant manager for Chargo Printing, a commercial printer in St. Paul, Minn. He moved to Fond du Lac to become vice president of Production for EPDirect, and later accepted a position as vice president/general manager at Perfection Press, a book printer located in Logan, IA. Bethke returned to Fond du Lac to join the Action Printing team in October 2014.
Staff members from Action Printing and Action Reporter Media pose for a group photo in summer 2014.
He has been an active member of various Litho Clubs and a member of the International Customer Service Association. He has been a speaker at the
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greater-than-expected results The year 2014 was an outstanding year for the International Paper Fond du Lac Container Plant. The facility has improved overall productivity and successfully completed manufacturing waste reduction projects and initiatives with outstanding results. The facility has made great progress in customer satisfaction and on-time delivery, with strong demand forecasts continuing on into
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creating a better community by promoting philanthropy, awarding effective grants, and providing leadership on important community issues, today and forever. Fond du Lac Area Foundation fast fact from 2014: - The foundation received 17 new funds, bringing its total to 306. - The Fond du Lac Area Foundation Legacy Society was created for those who plan to remember the foundation through a will, trust or any other planned gift. ACTION PRINTING continued from page A12
also received the C. L. Greiber Award of Merit for his contribution to the improvement, promotion, development, and program of career and technical education in Wisconsin. Action Printing is proud to be a local
2015. The plant was able to achieve these results through a highly engaged and dedicated workforce. The employees of International Paper were challenged with stretch targets and throughout 2014, they delivered greater-than-expected results. “At International Paper, we value our employees and strive for operational excellence. The Fond du Lac plant is an impressive example of why these core values are essential to our company’s continued success,” said Mike Soelke, manufacturing manager of the Fond du Lac facility. “The team at this facility has worked very hard to get us where we are today and we credit our success to that hard work and dedication.” International Paper Fond du Lac took on many major projects in 2014 to improve the manufacturing environment in the areas of safety, productivity, waste and quality. As successful as these projects were this past year, the facility management has more plans on the horizon for continued improvements in 2015. International Paper is located at 981 S. Hickory St. It can be reached at (920) 9219600 or online at internationalpaper.com.
- The foundation awarded over 500 grants totaling more than $800,000, and 170 college scholarships, totaling more than $175,000. - More than $140,000 was awarded to organizations and programs working in social services, heath, the arts, the environment and education through the foundation’s unrestricted funds. - The Celebration of Giving dinner, held in September, gave its “Legacy” awards for outstanding philanthropy to Ann and Richard Blamey and Paul Graham.
Muthig Industries Inc.
celebrates 50 years in business in 2015 Ray Muthig founded Muthig Industries Inc., a tool and die business, in his Fond du Lac home in 1965. By 1971, the growing company moved into a 2,500-square-foot building on Lost Arrow Road. The business continued to expand and by 1977, purchased the Midwest Stamping Company. Mathig relocated the company to Rolling Meadows Drive in 1981, and in 1986 Bruce Muthig purchased the business from his father. The business than moved to its current location in 1998, due to a growing demand for a much larger manufacturing facility. The business has experienced significant grown since 2007, when Muthig added the laser cutting division, and in 2009, a second shift and addition of a production and machining and turning department. The expansion warranted a 10,000-square-foot addition in 2010, giving them nearly 35,000-square feet of manufacturing capacity. This commitment to growth and diversification has enabled Muthig to serve a broader range of customers. Combining these departments along with the long-running tool and die and metal stamping divisions led Muthig transforming into a service manufacturer. Muthig Industries Inc. is a thirdgeneration family owned business. Troy Nachreiner and Jeff Nuss purchased the
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company from Bruce Muthig in 2012. The foundation of Muthig Industries’ success is a direct reflection of the 45 hard-working and dedicated employees that give so much to the business each and every day.
Joe Koenen (39) Al Schaefer (39) Anthony Schumacher (39) Allen Snow (37) John Marquardt (32) Jackie Ninneman (31) Jeff Baehler (30) Lori Roeseler (30) Dan St. Mary (30)
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10-19 YEARS Lisa Ruehl (19) Anna Wiese (19) Connie Etta (18) Jeff Schneider (18) Jim Ziesmer (18) Diane Wagner (17) Michelle Hammang (16) Kevin Kleinschmidt (16) Melanie Machmueller (16) Jason Schmidt (16) Jim Geelan (15) Jeff Gudex (15) Wayne Hoffmann (14) Paul Mueller (14) Steve Rockow (14)
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6-9 YEARS David Flynn (9) Aaron Buchholz (8) Rhonda Fryman (8) Ann Macha (8) Michael Mutz (8) Darrell Parkinson, Jr. (8) Mike Schwersinske (8) Amber Seibel (8) Cody Smet (8) Wayne Wilke (8) Scott Jaschob (7) Thomas Lapine (7) Bridgett Miller (7) Christopher Neumann (7) Justin Paulson (7) Leng Vang (7) Steven Bonilla (6) Tricia Egnoski (6) Joseph Gurno (6) David Urmanski (6)
2-5 YEARS Travis Halle (5) Lance Mertzig (5) Joshua Strean (5) Mike Soelke (5) Michael Waldie (5) Allen Wetzel (5) Erich Polnow (4) Megan Ruehl (4) Brad Schaefer (4) Steven Schmitz (4) Jacob Gubin (3) Jesse Bebow (2) Kristen Butzen (2) Glenn Cattanach (2) Craig Gossman (2) Dean Joas (2) William Johnson (2) Steven Kraus (2) Kyle Laude (2) Rene Martinez (2) Cody Meyer (2) Scott Monfils (2) David Radtke (2) Melvin Schultz (2)
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faction is achieved in meeting the everyday values that clients rely on such as on-time delivery and quality assurance. Kondex boasts an on-time delivery average of 97.2 percent since 2013, but continually strives to do better. Its associates are a big part of this improvement effort and have already identified and implemented more than 125 process efficiency measures in the last two years alone. In terms of quality, Kondex nears perfection with 99.4 percent of its nearly 55,000 orders filled since 2013 being problem free. With so many successes, it’s no surprise that Kondex reached record sales and production levels in 2014. This in turn allowed for additional capital investments and created greater career opportunities. Twenty new positions were filled in 2014, including a mix of both office and manufacturing roles, and the company extended its streak of continuous plant employment to more than 35 years without a forced layoff. “Our associates come to work each day knowing they’re making a difference in our industries and communities. But what makes Kondex a great employer and business partner are the core values at the heart of all that we do,” Wessing said. “Our associates demonstrate and expect integrity, are ethical and trustworthy, operate in a manner that drives success as a team, and look out for the safety and wellbeing of others.” Kondex Corporation is located at 1500 Technology Drive, Lomira. It can be reached at (920) 269-4100 or online at kondex.com.
Mercury Marine
2014 efforts promoted local job growth, hiring vets As the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, Fond du Lac-based Mercury Marine understands the importance of service not only to its customers, but also to Mercury employees and the communities in which they live. In 2014, this was perhaps most evident in the company’s job growth and hiring practices, which continued to focus largely on hiring and promoting local residents and military veterans, while encouraging fellow Wisconsin employers to do the same. The results are tangible: Fond du Lac unemployment rates were at 5.4 percent in July, down from 6.5 percent in July 2013 and 8.1 percent in 2010. Since January 2013, Mercury has awarded 868 promotions to production employees for a combined annual salary increase of $2.7 million. During that same period Mercury promoted 35 employees from hourly to salaried positions for an additional $431,000 in increased pay. Mercury employs close to 3,000 workers at its global headquarters in Fond du Lac and the company’s local presence produces on average an additional six-tenths of a job for every job at Mercury. That means almost 2,000 additional jobs are created in the Fox Valley and surrounding counties by the employee positions at Mercury.
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Mercury Marine celebrated its 75th anniversary throughout 2014 with a variety of events that reflected the brand’s strong history of innovation and marine industry leadership. Mercury Plant 15 first- and second-shift employees pose in front of the 75,000th Verado L6 outboard engine, which was produced at the company's Fond du Lac global headquarters on Sept. 22, 2014. Photo by James Dean
“Mercury has been a job-creating engine for the city and county,” said Joe Moore, Fond du Lac city manager. “Our unemployment rates have fallen steadily and Mercury is a big part of that.” The company continued its effort to attract veterans in the workplace. In June, Mercury hosted a “Hiring Veterans” business symposium for Wisconsin employers. During the event, representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs presented Mercury an award in praise of its veteran-hiring
practices. In August, Mercury President John Pfeifer accepted an award from Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and representatives of the WDVA at the Wisconsin State Fair. The award honored Mercury for its partnership with the state on veterans initiatives such as the June symposium and “VetCon: A Veteran Employment and Services Conference” for Wisconsin businesses and organizations. For more information about a career at Mercury Marine, visit mercurymarine.com/en/ us/about/careers/.
Interior Systems Inc.
celebrates milestone year
In 1979 Lindsey Bovinet set out to bring his passion for art, design and craftsmanship together in a new business venture. That drive and vision laid the foundation for a company that would become the leader in its industry. For the past 35 years, Interior Systems Inc. has served clients ranging from McDonald’s, KFC, Applebee’s and Hardee’s, Kohler and Harley-Davidson to a number of top school districts nationwide. During 2014, ISI expanded its customer base by adding companies like IHOP, Applebee’s, Dunkin Brands, Tim Horton’s, Snooze Eatery and Ferguson Plumbing, to name just a few. These diversification efforts led to significant sales growth in 2014. Fond du Lac continues to be the heart and soul of manufacturing and distribution for ISI. During 2014 ISI added 36 permanent positions and now employs more than 225 employees. Most of them are working in Fond du Lac within the 100,000 square foot production facility or 70,000 square foot distribution center. “For ISI to be the leader in its
Production manager Gary Charney, left, and vice president of product fulfillment Mark Huck stand by the latest equipment purchase for Interior Systems Inc. The CNC fabric-cutting machine was added to the upholstery department to increase productivity. It can cut 13-14 inches per second with a material yield of 90 percent. It is seven feet wide and 24 feet long and includes a vacuum bed.
industry, it takes an ambitious, creative and dedicated workforce,” said Mark Huck, vice president of product fulfillment for ISI. “We pride ourselves on employee retention and making ISI a great place to work. One of our greatest accomplishments over the years was a recent streak of 1,361 days without a lost time accident.” ISI is unique in the diversity of manufacturing operations it performs. The company has positions in cabinetry, décor, upholstery, fiberglass, metal fabrication, graphic arts and CNC operations. INTERIOR SYSTEMS continued on page A15
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bounces back after Lomira gas station burns in 2014 Cole Oil & Propane, now in its 94th year, started as a one-truck operation in 1921. The company now has one main office, two satellite offices, four bulk plants, three gas stations, 10 propane trucks, eight refined fuel trucks and 40 fulltime employees. This dedicated and team-oriented staff has given Cole Oil the opportunity to grow and not give up its “customer first” vision. The Cole Oil & Propane team was challenged with many obstacles last year. One was the severe propane shortage that affected the Midwest. Cole employees worked overtime to make sure no customer was ever out of heat. Maintaining poise throughout the shortage helped our customers feel confident that they would be taken care of no matter what. In November, the Hi Way Hop BP Gas Station in Lomira experienced
a devastating fire. No one was hurt, but the building was a complete loss. The community support after the fire was incredible, and Cole Oil is in the process of planning and re-building the site. Many improvements will be made to the new building and site and a reopening is planned for 2015. On Dec. 1, Cole Oil purchased O’Connor Oil in Fond du Lac. The acquisition will help the Cole team become more efficient in serving all of its customers with diesel, gasoline, lubricants and propane. Tony Cole, president, is looking forward to the new opportunities that the acquisition will bring. “The O’Connor acquisition opens up a door to serve a wider radius of customers and we can now take care of the Fond du Lac area like never before,” said Cole. “Fond du Lac and surrounding areas can look to us to offer exper-
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“Our investment in CNC technology has been a major key to our success and is what has enabled us to continue to be a leader in our industry,” Huck said. There are plans in 2015 for additional equipment purchases to enhance the already current CNC routers, CNC edge banding equipment, robotic welding and CNC fabric cutting machinery. ISI’s business has continued to grow because of the ability of employees to deliver exceptional interior design, branding, product manufacturing and product installation. Interior Systems Inc. is located at 525 W. Rolling Meadows Drive. The company can be reached at (920) 923-4313 or online at isiamerica.com
started by Julie’s parents, Dick & Dolly Lewis. Along with their staff, they continue to provide custom framing, art consultation, color theory and design services as the Fond du Lac area's leading full-service picture framing shop and art gallery. With a building that dates back to the 1850s, this past year was filled with many building repairs and updates, including an exterior paint job. Gallery & Frame Shop offers a variety of art, including works by local artists Brian and Mel Kolstad, Susan Fiebig, Carol Toepke, Bill Brusky, George Kaprelian, the Manninen Brothers, Mary Wehner, Maureen Singleton, Beth Campshure, Cathie Seffern, and Christ and Alice Tzakais.
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tise, solutions and dependability when it comes to all their fuel and lubricant needs.” Cole Oil & Propane has dedicated itself to continued reinvestment and improvement. A new high-technology computer delivery system with GPS routing and dispatch creates more efficiency and quicker delivery to customers. State-of-the-art car washes Through a recent partnership with the Fond du Lac Historical Society, a selection of historical photo reprints of Fond du Lac are available at Gallery & Frame Shop. Proceeds from the sale of the photos benefit the Fond du Lac Historical Society. Gallery & Frame Shop showcases local artists in its prominent window displays. Members of the Fond du Lac Visual Arts have a showing each February and September. For Youth Art Month in March, Gallery & Frame features the works of area school students, while July and August feature youth art projects from the Fond du Lac County Fair in the very special 4-H Gallery Award Exhibit. Framing giant, Larson-Juhl’s new-
and improved LED lighting have been added at our stations for energy efficiency. Branding also proves to be important, as paint and decal schemes evolve toward a common logo across all aspects of the company. Cole Oil & Propane is located at 310 Pleasant Hill Ave., Lomira. The company may be reached at (920) 269-4542 or online at coleoilandpropane.com and Facebook.com.
est moulding “Sketch” is a 3-foot black chalkboard finish allowing you to doodle and draw on the face of the frame. Pair this moulding with custom-sized corkboard for a custom memo board to fit any space. Another new moulding line, Jepera is covered with Capiz shells for a truly unique look and works well with wedding photography. Gallery & Frame Shop can use these or any of the thousands of frame choices available to custom frame family photos, keepsakes and sports memorabilia in creative ways to match any décor. Gallery & Frame Shop is located at the corner of First and Main Streets. It can be reached at (920) 921-1144, by email to galleryframe@ sbcglobal.net or online at galleryframe.net and on Facebook.
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Fond du Lac County Wisconsin’s County of OPPORTUNITY Why?
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Ranked 25th out of 179 small metros in 2014 as “Best-Performing” (Milken Institute)
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9.8% of Manufacturing jobs classified as high technology; 38.4% as moderate high technology (Brookings)
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Top growth sectors: Machinery Manufacturing, and Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Ranked 12th in the nation for wage growth (Harvard Business School)
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Great public and private school systems Our higher education institutions • Ripon College and Marian University ranked among the smartest in the nation (Business Insider) • Ripon College ranked as one of the top colleges in America (Forbes)
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Full range of housing from starter homes to executive housing Easy access to Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay Four season recreation Fond du Lac metro ranked 27th out of 350 metros for low crime rates (CQ Press/FBI)
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JG Custom Cabinetry & Design
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Barbara Knickel (Guaranty Title Services), 20142015 president of the Home Builders Association of Fond du Lac & Dodge Counties Board of Directors, poses with David Thiel (Associated Bank), immediate past president of the board of directors.
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Alex Holdridge hand sands a cabinet door before it moves to the staining department at JG Custom Cabinetry & Design in Rosendale.
First Weber Realtors multiply in last 7 years
In 2007, Scott Swick founded First Weber Group of Northeast Wisconsin with the goal of bringing a fresh new approach to real estate to the Fox Valley. Karen Jo Dobyns, Dennis Bates, and Sheri Lefeber joined Scott in the very first office. Today, First Weber Northeast has offices in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Appleton, Berlin, Waupaca and Wautoma, and has 138 real estate professionals helping the people in their communities find the next place they call “home.”
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A few of Fond du Lac’s First Weber Group of Northeast Wisconsin real estate agents pose for a group photo.
Gueller's Photography celebrates 35 years in business Gueller's Photography has seen many changes in the past 35 years. The most recent and exciting news has been Ryan Gueller taking over the business in January 2014, with Steve Gueller retiring. Ryan has worked with his parents Steve and Mary since 2004. He attended Moraine Park Technical College studying graphic design, and has also studied with some of the top photographic artists in the country. Ryan is very excited to continue in a leadership capacity in the photography industry. He brings exciting ideas to the studio. This year Guel-
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Home Builders Association of Fond du Lac & Dodge Counties, Inc. plans extravaganzas, parade of homes
The Home Builders Association of Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties is a non-profit organization whose focus is to educate, inform and promote integrity, professionalism, and careers within the building industry. It is a resource for those in construction, as well as for the community. It is governed by a board of directors, all who volunteer their time to the building and trades industry. The Home Builders Association is comprised of a membership of builders and associates (any company that supports or works with the building industry). Each of the members agrees to follow a high-standard code of ethics established by the National Association of Home Builders, meaning they agree HOME BUILDERS continued on page B3
ReStore staff and volunteers pose for a quick photo in the new store. The ReStore, 65 W. Scott St., has been open since September.
Habitat ReStore Gueller’s Photography staff.
ler’s will be expanding the business to include video, as well as introducing a graphic design department. It has always been Gueller’s goal to keep abreast of the latest trends
Floor Quest Fond du Lac Economic Development Corporation Real Estate Adashun Jones ReMax/Heritage
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It’s been a busy year for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Since its inception in 2007, the ReStore was housed on Brooke Street, in a roughly 7,500-square-foot space with poor visGUELLER'S PHOTOGRAPHY continued on page B6 ibility, bad lighting, limited parking, and inadequate sales floor space with a challenging layout. While not impossible to work in, the Business conditions of the space made it difficult (continued from Section A) for the ReStore, and in turn, Habitat, Just Fare Market to grow. Thus began the hunt for a new location. Two years in the making, the ReStore finally found a new home in the and advances in the photographic industry. Continuing education in both the photography field as well as graphic design has been the corner-
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Area Asphalt Inc. celebrates 30 years of business in 2015
Area Asphalt Inc. is proud to announce that the company will be entering its 30th year in business in 2015. Founded in 1985 as a small asphalt maintenance company, in the rural community of Eden, Area Asphalt has grown into one of the area’s largest paving and maintenance contractors, serving customers both large and small throughout the Fond du Lac area and surrounding communities with high quality asphalt paving and maintenance. Throughout its 30 years in business, Area Asphalt has been able to adapt and diversify its services to continually offer customers the services they need with the quality and reliability they expect. Area Asphalt offers a complete asphalt maintenance service for both residential and commercial customers with existing asphalt surfaces that RESTORE continued from page B1
Waterfront District, next the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, in what used to be Pick ‘n Save. “It’s been a fantastic transformation,” said ReStore Manager Keith Lee. “We’ve grown so much already in the few months we’ve been operating out of the new store. With a nearly doubled sales floor space and more than ample parking, we’ve got everything we didn’t have at our old location.” The ReStore accepts donations of new, gently-used, and salvaged building materials as well as home improvement goods such as furniture, home accessories, and appliances which are then sold at discounted prices with all profits directly supporting the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes.
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are in need of repair or maintenance, and for those in need of a new asphalt driveway or parking lot we can complete these projects for them also. From the smallest driveway to the largest parking lot, Area Asphalt can provide the services to fit your needs. Area Asphalt Inc. is located at 102 Christopher Court, Eden. It can be reached at (920) 477-5521 or online at areasphalt.com
“It’s crazy to see all of the things that come through the doors,” said Construction Manager Joel Boelhower. “These donations help Habitat build more homes and move one step closer to ending poverty housing in Fond du Lac County.” Habitat Executive Director Paul Osterholm couldn’t agree more. His signature phrase, “Believe,” became the motto of sorts throughout the entire process. “This has truly been an amazing journey,” said Osterholm. “To watch the new location transform before our eyes into what we now call home has been a great blessing for Habitat and the ReStore.” ReStore is located at 65 W. Scott St. It can be reached at (920) 921-2893 or online at hfh-wi-fdl.huterra.com/content/ourrestore.
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countertops and hardware, Gruszynske was fortunate to be able to expand his staff, number of delivery vehicles, machines and even his facility in 2014. Starting the business in 2004 from his garage, Gruszynske now employs 21, seven of whom were welcomed to the team in 2014. The new employees, a full-time designer, marketing manager, two installers, two saw operators, finisher and a delivery person were added in 2014. With more bodies on staff to keep up with demand, additional space was needed. Two offices were added and a 1,650-square-foot addition enlarges the final assembly and finishing departments at the current W10271 Rose Eld Road facility. The addition allowed Gruszynske to purchase 10 new machines which include a sliding table saw, two 7-1/2 hp shapers, two power feeders, a face framing clamping table, door clamp machine, spray booth exhaust, pocket hole cutter and large edge sander. Gruszynske was also able to add
a fleet of vehicles in 2014 including two delivery and installation vans and two trailers. The JG showroom was also overhauled in 2014 with five new kitchen and bath displays. In only two years, John has quickly increased his number of projects, going from just 50 jobs in 2012 to nearly 175 in 2014, primarily in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Dodge, Washington, Calumet, Winnebago, Brown and Outagamie counties. In 2014, the Fox Valley Parade of Homes featured five homes with extensive custom work done by JG Custom Cabinetry & Design which included kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, bars, storage locker systems, and much more. Gruszynske recently purchased three acres of land adjacent to his current facility with plans to build a new 15,000 to 20,000-square-foot shop in the next few years with offices and a large showroom.
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“Many are tired of the same old approach where realtors try attracting customers by boasting how they are number one. Homeowners and buyers are looking today for someone who cares more for their clients than themselves or their numbers. That is at the heart of First Weber’s commitment,” says Swick. To wit, Trulia and REAL Trends named First Weber’s Elaine Graf to the 2014 REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents list. Her clients also voted her into the top two Realtors in The Reporter’s Readers Choice award. Real estate teams are a new trend. Each person brings unique talents to bear so each client gets a higher level of service and results from their agent. For example, Walt
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First Weber Northeast Winfield Homes celebrates Wisconsin closes 1,100 deals in 2014 15 years, offers luxury designs In March of 2007, the offices of Fond du Lac’s newest real estate company had been open only a few month when a gentleman walked in the doors of First Weber Realtors and asked for the person in charge. As Scott Swick entered the conference room, the gentleman began with, “So, are you Mr. Weber? I want to sell my home.” While First Weber had more than 40 offices at the time throughout Wisconsin, the company was virtually unknown in the Fox Valley, so the man’s assumption was entirely logical. But Scott founded First Weber Group of Northeast Wisconsin with his partners with the goal of bringing a fresh new approach to real estate to the Fox Valley. Today, First Weber Northeast has offices in the six Fox Valley cities of Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Appleton, Berlin, Waupaca and Wautoma, and has 138 real estate professionals helping the people in their communities. With over $160 million in annual sales and more than 1,100 closings, First Weber is the largest Fond du Lac-
based real estate firm, and second in the Fox Valley only to Coldwell Banker/ The Real Estate Group. “There are two things that account for this growth: We have amazing Realtors who work to touch the lives of their customers and give more than they receive, and cutting-edge technology that makes it easier for people to buy and sell,” said Swick. Amazing Realtors are central to First Weber. In 2014, TV commercials aired across Wisconsin sharing the “human side” of real estate, with a quick, witty, personal touch. This commitment to giving is also shown by the company’s involvement in the community. The First Weber Foundation eclipsed the $1 million mark in 2014 of money given to communities in both the Fox Valley and all of Wisconsin. Here in Fond du Lac, the Foundation has sponsored (and their agents worked as volunteers) several homes for Habitat for Humanity, the Salute the Troops half-marathon runs, and partnered with the Solutions Center for 2015.
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G&H Trucking & Excavating, Inc. installs drainage tile using GPS technology. Recently, the company added a tile plow with GPS technology to its list of equipment, used for installing farm drainage tile up to 12 inches. The GPS technology also allows the tile to be mapped for future reference. Other excavating services include: basement excavation, grading, bulldozing, driveways, site preparation, demolition, ditch cleaning, fence line removal, sewer and water lateral installation and perc tests. Owner Gerald Heus started the HOME BUILDERS continued from page B1
to provide the highest quality product and customer care to each consumer they work with. At the same time, the association ensures they are licensed and insured. The Home Builders Association is considered to be the “professional stamp of approval” and encourages those in the community to utilize the services of its membership. As its motto states, “building relationships you can trust,” the association encourages you to ask those you do business with if they are a current member of the Home Builders Association. The public is always welcome to call our office to verify membership or request referrals for home improvement or construction projects. Annually, the association bring the industry professionals to the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds for SHE (Sport & Home Extravaganza). All in one place, customers will find informa-
business in 1992 with a tractor backhoe and a single-axle dump truck. Since then, his two sons, Eric Heus and Neal Heus, along with daughter Tina Ziebell have joined the company. They provide excavating and trucking services to the surrounding area. “No matter the size of the project we will provide the highest quality service at a fair price,” said Gerald Heus. “We will complete the project to your satisfaction.”
When Jim Baudry and Scott Swick formed Winfield Homes 15 years ago, they set out to forge a new path for homebuilding. So many people who had built had experienced a slew of problems: Going way over budget, not being able to move in on time, poor follow-up on repairs, high utility bills, unimaginative design, and tired old floor plans. After hundreds of homes, built in over 10 counties surrounding their home office in Fond du Lac, Winfield Homes has set a new standard for the industry. The company’s commitment to guaranteed price contracts, firm move-in dates, quick response to punch list items, high performing/ energy-efficient homes, implementing the latest design trends, and custom floor plans for each homeowner has earned the company statewide recognition and thrilled clients. The last year saw many new developments for Winfield Homes. It continued its expansion with a number of new homes in Fond du Lac, Taycheedah, Slinger, West Bend, Hartford, Trenton, Eldorado, and Barton. Every home is a luxury home, focusing on projects between $225,000 to $1 million. Winfield Homes also has a special expertise in lake homes. Tracy Nodalski joined the team as the job cost accountant, ensuring clients have real-time updates on their budget as they make the changes for their new home. Winfield Homes’ newest addition is Jenelle Bruno, a brilliant designer who works with each family to make all the design decisions for their home. One of the recent design ideas Win-
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field Homes has pioneered this year was met with rave reviews: A huge walk-in pantry that is camouflaged by the kitchen cabinetry. While building a new home may initially cost more than buying an existing home, because every Winfield Home is a high performance home, a homeowner’s cost of building then maintaining and heating/cooling it shows quick paybacks. Over a short time, it proves a better value than used homes. Winfield Homes hires thirdparty inspectors to certify the home is built to three powerful programs: RESNET, Green Built Homes, and Focus on Energy. The average Winfield Home is 40 percent more efficient than those built to building code. Winfield Homes is located at 845 S. Main St., suite 170. It can be reached at (920) 9229447 or online at winfield-homes.com.
G&H Trucking & Excavating Inc. is located at N10575 County Trunk G, Chilton. It can be reached at (920) 898-5980 or online at ghexcavating.com.
tion on the latest trends in new home construction, remodeling, outdoor landscaping ideas and everything home related. A main stage in the center of each building will offer seminars and demonstrations all weekend long. SHE 2015 is set for the weekend of March 27-29, with one admission for both events. Additional information on SHE 2015 can be found at SportHomeExtravaganza.com. Fond du Lac and Dodge County’s only Parade of Homes tour is set for the weekends of June 12 and 19. This is an opportunity to see firsthand the quality craftsmanship of the association’s membership and a prestigious opportunity to showcase your brand new home to the community. If you are interested in participating, contact the association. The Home Builders Association of Fond du Lac & Dodge Counties can be reached at (920) 922-9067 or online at HomeBuildersFDLDodge.com.
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Just Fare Market partners with non-profits, hires co-managers In September of 2014, Just Fare Market celebrated three years in its Old Mill Plaza location, a quick drive from the northeast end of Fond du Lac and easily accessible from the Fond du Lac Loop/Peebles Trail. Just Fare offers a wide variety of unique, affordable gifts and food products, along with educational information about our producers. Just Fare is a member in good standing of the Fair Trade Federation, and continues working towards a mission of improving lives through global partnerships and Fair Trade. In April, Just Fare welcomed Candi Horton, a California fair trade retail consultant, who advised us on strategic inventory management. Many new products are focused on beautiful recycled and up-cycled materials including bowls fabricated from bicycle spokes, picture frames from bike chains, jewelry from Zulugrass or phone cards, and crosses from car engines. In June, Just Fare announced the hiring of co-managers Laurie Woltman and Kelly Braun, who are excited to be part of an organization that empowers lives, educates communities and makes the world a better place. Partnering with area non-profit organizations was a main goal of 2014, and the community shopping nights allowed customers to support their chosen non-profit, as 15 percent of sales are returned. Nine non-profit
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organizations participated: FDL Area Insurance Association, Altrusa, Relay for Life, AAUW, Holy Family, FDL Area Women’s Fund, FDL County Audubon, Kiwanis Club and Boys/Girls Club. In an effort to further education, Just Fare Market dedicated a Little Free Fair Trade Library on its front steps to be utilized by all ages. Also, in partnership with Fond du Lac Fair Trade Town, they hosted educational events at Marian University, Moraine Park Technical College and UW-Fond du Lac. Just Fare uses volunteers in a variety of important ways and welcomes additional help. It is located at N7645 N. Peebles Lane and can be reached at (920) 322-3334 or online at justfare.org and on Facebook.com.
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stone of the company’s success. In addition to photographing weddings, high school seniors, families and children, Gueller’s Photography also photographs underclass and sports photography. Ryan along with his mother Mary thoroughly enjoy working with people, they have the ability to make everyone feel at ease in front of the camera. Their camera room is always full of laughter, whether they are photographing high school seniors, babies, children or families. Ryan is great with wedding couples as well. He has a wonderful time with the wedding party, while creating awesome images, which is important on such a special day. “It is important to bring out the best in people, their inner beauty. When you make them feel comfort-
able, their eyes sparkle more and their smile is authentic,� said Mary. “We have an amazing staff, the best image artists and graphic designers around. Not only do they make you look great, they make you feel welcome.� The Guellers have enormous gratitude for their many clients over the past 35 years. “The relationships and friendships we have made over the years are the greatest gifts we have received in this business,� said Steve. “Seeing families grow year after year makes our job so worthwhile.� Steve and Mary Gueller started the business in 1980 and look forward to seeing Ryan succeed with his vision of the future. Gueller’s Photography is located at 203 Kommers St., in Mount Calvary. It can be reached at (920) 753-5302 or online at guellerphoto.com.
Goebel Builders: Building on the success of 2014 Goebel Builders LLC is working hard to build on the success of 2014 as its business is continuing to grow in employees and services offered. The goal is to provide all loyal recurring and new clients with a solid finished product at a reasonable cost. Jim Goebel, owner and professional contractor/carpenter for nearly 20 years, is excited for a recent commercial project; an assisted living facility recently started in New Holstein. This project is part of the company’s expanded services into the light commercial market. The main focus, however, continues to be helping homeowners with any size residential project, from new homes to replacement windows. “We take pride in the fact that the majority of our work has come from referrals and repeat clients,� said Goebel. “This means we are consistently keeping our customers satisfied and producing quality work, and that is our number one priority.� Goebel’s services include design consulting, contracting, and construction of new homes, additions and garages, remodeling, light commercial and custom woodworking. The company also does all its own framing, siding and finish work, as well as custom pieces including bars, entertainment
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centers and furniture. Since its establishment in 2007, the company has built great working relationships with local professionals and well-known subcontractors that share the same goals and positive attitude. Being a small company, Goebel Builders is able to oversee all projects closely and keep overhead costs down, passing on the savings to its customers. Their work is built on quality and intended to last a long time, starting with craftsmanship and the materials used. Their suppliers also are dedicated to customers as well, helping educate them about the products they select. Goebel Builders also recognizes that the cost of building a home does not end when the project is complete. We work hard on every energy-saving detail to make sure our customers have the best finished product possible. Goebel attends conferences and classes on a regular basis to learn more about efficiency, design trends and much more. Goebel Builders is a fully licensed and insured company.
Goebel Builders is located at N8056 Church Road, Malone. It can be reached at (920) 9223631 or goebelbuilders@charter.net and online at goebelbuilders.net or facebook.com/goebelbuilders.
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In business and in life there is a simple formula anyone can use to measure their improvements and achievements. It consists of three questions: Where did we come from? Where are we now? Where do we plan to be in the future? The answers define the path to success. Adashun Jones Real Estate began nearly three decades ago as one of Fond du Lac’s first locally owned and operated real estate sales firms. It was founded by entrepreneurs Frank Adashun & Jeff Jones who shared a common vision. The Adashun Jones Sales Team achieved nearly 700 properties sold in 2014. This number is a testament to the hard work, integrity and dedication of the entire Adashun Jones Team, and no
other real estate company in Fond du Lac listed, sold, or built more homes. Adashun Jones has held the number one sales position among all real estate firms in Fond du Lac in terms of homes sold, active sales professionals, open houses and homes available for sale. In 2014, Adashun Jones also made improvements to their internet footprint with a presence on Facebook. com and an improved website offering virtual tours and property information and the ability to share your favorites to Pinterest, Houzz, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Signature Homes by Adashun Jones was Fond du Lac County’s number one custom design builder in the past year. Its product showroom and design
RE/MAX Heritage finishes ahead while industry rebuilds Founded in 2009, RE/MAX Heritage, founded by Broker/Owner Rod Drendel on the grounds of integrity, honesty and high performance in the real estate industry, has now entered its seventh year in business. After much contemplation and intense research into the numerous real estate brands in the Fond du Lac area, Drendel found the RE/MAX brand as the perfect match to mirror his philosophy of building relationships and “soaring above the competition.” RE/MAX is the perfect blend of local ownership with the power of the number one brand in the real estate industry. RE/MAX now has 97,647 sales associates in over 7,000 offices and is in 95 countries worldwide. It has had six continuous years of growth resulting in a 218 percent increase in the number of completed transactions since opening its doors in January 2009. While the real estate industry continues to rebuild, RE/MAX Heritage experienced an 11.6 percent increase in the number of homes sold by the office in 2014. This is while our local association experienced .04 percent decrease, as per R E Stats on 2014 Residential Home Sales.
RE/MAX Heritage agents averaged 30.43 transaction sides per agent, surpassing all other local competitors. For the sixth consecutive year, RE/ MAX Heritage led the local market for the least amount of days on the market from list to sell, per R E Stats. RE/MAX Heritage is proud of the tech-savvy marketing tools provided to its customers and clients. These tools include 24/7 service through a user-friendly website, efficient property information call-in service and detailed virtual tours. Check out the ever popular RE/ MAX mobile app. For those who do not fancy technology, the staff can still be reached during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Whether looking to purchase or sell a property, RE/MAX Heritage has the knowledge, experience and proven track record to help with all real estate needs. The RE/MAX Heritage staff consists of six cohesive, unified, full-time agents and five support staff members.
center allow customers to realize their home-building dreams by providing the opportunity to browse products and gather ideas based on vendor-provided samples. In 2014 the real estate market in Fond du Lac County once again showed improving sales numbers when compared to the previous year with just over 1000 MLS reported closed sales and over 12,000 homes sold in Northeast Wisconsin. Positive market signs show that home values in Fond du Lac County are up 4.5 percent over the previous year from an average sale price of $116,650 to now $122,000 per home sold. At Adashun Jones, real estate is about people. Adashun Jones provides
experienced agents, leading technology, marketing expertise and local networks created from 28 years in business. They employ 70 agents and staff members between their Fond du Lac and Oshkosh locations, serving the surrounding eight counties. Adashun Jones Real Estate and Signature Homes by Adashun Jones is located at 1028 S. Main St., in Fond du Lac. They can be reached at (920) 923-4433 and info@adashunjones.com.
Along with an expanded and renovated showroom at its Fond du Lac location, FloorQuest is undertaking another building expansion. FloorQuest, a flooring and cabinetry business, has acquired two and a half acres of land at 1705 S. Washburn St. in Oshkosh. The company is in the process of building a new showroom and warehouse to open this spring. FloorQuest has been in its present location at 300 S. Koeller St., Oshkosh, since April 2005. The new 10,000-square-foot standalone store will feature an expanded retail showroom, a warehouse that will include an outlet section for flooring remnants, and easier customer accessibility and shopping convenience along
with a larger product selection and display area for flooring and cabinetry. “Our business has been very successful over the last 10 years in the Oshkosh community and we are excited to be growing our retail store presence to an even greater degree,” said FloorQuest Vice-President Tim Twohig. “We are pleased to be a part of the ongoing economic development of the area.” Along with the current Fond du Lac and Oshkosh locations, FloorQuest operates retail locations in Waukesha and Sturtevant, and distribution warehouses in Fond du Lac and New Berlin. FloorQuest is located at 62 N. Rolling Meadows Drive, in Fond du Lac. It can be found online at floorquest.com and on Facebook.
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The FCEDC was a founding partner of the Emergent Technology Center created to foster technology-based entrepreneurial enterprises using lean start-up and agile business models. On Dec. 18 the first four teams graduated from the Emergent Labs program. Each team received a $10,000 grant to help them move to the next stage of development. The ETC plans to move into a facility that will provide teaching space for advanced technology certifications, space for the Emergent Lab and co-working space for entrepreneurs This effort is essential to grow new technology-based businesses in Fond du Lac County and diversify the economy. The FCEDC also expanded its Business Intelligence Services to include original research for business clients and new research publications. These services are free or below market costs for anyone who needs market research. For 2015, the FCEDC plans to include expanded services to existing businesses, Economic Forecast and Summit, Manufacturing Advancement and Innovation System, seed capital fund, Agripreneur Program, and new business attraction tools and other initiatives. The Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation is located at 116 N. Main St. It can be reached at (920) 929-2928 or online at fcedc.com.
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Steve R. Jenkins, CEcD The Fond du Lac Economic Development Corporation continued to produce results that matter for the county through new initiatives and collaboration in 2014. It continued to see existing business growth as the economy improved. A good example of that growth is ACH Foam Technologies. The FCEDC also assisted 79 companies in 2014, up from 53 in 2013. It processed 10 revolving loan fund applications, up from six in 2013. The FCEDC also strengthened regional collaborations with work on Department of Defense grant projects that resulted from Oshkosh Truck layoffs, of which 25 percent were Fond du Lac county residents. This included collaboration of an Aerospace cluster development initiative that will involve the Aeronautical Business Park at the Fond du Lac County Airport. In collaboration with 15 other service providers, IGNITE! Business Success was launched in September to provide a seamless system of support for entrepreneurs in the county. The Center for Enterprise Development, a 501(c)3 non-profit based in the FCEDC offices, secured a $50,000 grant to develop the website for IGNITE! and to provide equipment at the Community Creative Space, a makerspace to be constructed at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
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Friends of the Fond du Lac Senior Center membership reached a record 2,652 members in 2014. As baby boomers start discovering the 100+ programs, clubs and activities the Senior Center offers, membership continues to grow. “The Center continues to add programs of interest to current and future members,” said Program Coordinator Catherine Halfmann. “In 2014 we held a Baby Boomers Retirement Planning Series and many fun intergenerational activities for seniors to enjoy with
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What does a caring community look like to you? When the Sophia Foundation asked that question in 2014 it heard from community members things like, “caring and supporting each other,” “collaborating,” “being attentive to vulTaylor Larson, and her Big Sister, Lois Pflum, enjoy playing Candy Bar Bingo at the Fond du Lac Senior nerable community members,” “having SENIOR continued on page C2 Center. civil conversations about important issues,” and “a commitment to building a great community that works for all people.” In an ideal world these statements would all be true and communities would indeed be more caring. But that is not always the case. What does it take for a community to be more caring, supportive, collaborative, attentive, civil and committed? The Sophia Foundation believes it takes engaged community members who possess the skills, practices and dedication to create a caring community. The role of Sophia is to act as a community Lighthouse Christian Church partner; a resource, educator and serbegins 2015 with a new pastoral staff vice provider to strengthen individual, and a renewed commitment to reachorganization and community leadership ing out to families in the Fond du Lac that is reflective of a community that is area and making a significant global engaged and works together. impact through its mission. Possessing knowledge, skills and Under the guidance of Lead Pastor having a commitment to a vibrant and Tim Carlton, Lighthouse church leadcaring community certainly is the first ership has hired three new pastors step, but the real work is in activating who desire to engage the community. leaders to change institutional systems Youth pastor Dave Skahen speaks in December. “This is a difficult time to raise and engage others in ways that supfamilies and keep marriages strong. port the greatest possibilities for the ble for coordinating adult ministries make a positive impact in the Fond It can also be difficult walking community. Activating caring leaders and local and international outreach. du Lac area.” through life alone as a single parent to serve and lead in the FDL area is the “My desire is to encourage our Pastor Joe and his family moved or adult,” said Carlton. “By expandfoundation of the Sophia Leadership church to reach out to the Fond du from Michigan to serve as LCC’s asing our pastoral staff and focusing Learning Series (SLLS). sociate pastor. Joe Soria is responsion real-life needs, we believe we can LIGHTHOUSE continued on page C2 In 2014, Sophia expanded this community-based leadership developFond du Lac Police Universalist Fellowship St. Peter’s Lutheran School Health & Wellness ment program with the addition of Ascension Lutheran Church Boudry Dental Department St. Paul’s Evangelical Cathy Wolfe as program director and Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Lutheran Homes and Health Fond du Lac County Community Lutheran Church and learning facilitator. The SLLS is a 14Church Services Highway Department United Way hour leadership development program School Aurora Health Center City of Fond du Lac Family Resource Center that supports individuals learning Municipal Child Care about servant leadership, strengthsFond du Lac County Salvation Army Fond du Lac City Housing Education Jesus’ Little Lambs based leadership, collaboration and Department of Social NAMI Authority (continued from Section A) community-building — the skills and Services - Foster Care Unit St. Vincent de Paul Fond du Lac County Roberts Elementary School Religious Services
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City Housing Authority updates Rosalind Apartments Windows were replaced last year on eight floors at Rosalind Apartments, an apartment complex owned by the Housing Authority of Fond du Lac. Air conditioners are now installed in an air conditioning sleeve not the window. The new windows improve the appearance of the building. The Housing Authority received Capital Fund Program money for the project. The Housing Authority of the City of Fond du Lac owns the following subsidized apartment buildings: Rosalind Apartments, Grand Court Apartments and Westnor Apartments. Residents pay 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent. The Housing Authority owns 76 scattered site public housing family units located in the City of Fond du Lac. There are 14 two-bedroom units, 33 three-bed-
room units, 24 four-bedroom units and 5 five-bedroom units. The Calumet Apartments has 35 apartments; 1 efficiency, 33 one-bedroom units (six are handicapped accessible) and 1 two-bedroom unit. The building has a paved parking lot for residents. There are accessible units available for rent at this time. The Housing Authority has an office in the building. One-bedroom units are available for rent. The office number at the building is (920) 929-7525. The budget for the Housing Authority of the City of Fond du Lac is approximately $2.5 million annually. The Housing Authority paid the City of Fond du Lac $75,877.51 in lieu of taxes in fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The Housing Authority is located at 15 N. Marr St. To reach the Housing authority, or any of its properties, call (920) 929-3107 or visit fdlpha.org.
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Fond du Lac County Housing Authority upgrades Heather Meadows
The Fond du Lac County Housing Authority owns Heather Meadows Apartments. Heather Meadows Apartments, 235 Winnebago St., North Fond du Lac, is comprised of 31 one-bedroom units. Heather Meadows Apartments was designed for elderly and disabled families but individuals 50-plus are eligible. Ninety percent of the residents are over the age of 50. There is a short waiting list for the building. The Housing Authority pays the heat, hot water, water, and sewer and storm water utility. Residents pay 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent. In 2014 the Housing Authority replaced vinyl floors in the laundry rooms at Heather Meadows. New flooring was
has more than 60 consignors who bring handmade items into the store. Pat Lefeber, craft shoppe coordinator, said it has “something for everyone.” Volunteers help with the operation by serving as cashiers, intake workers, or helping with computer data entry. The Center’s Happy Travelers will be embarking on more than 30 trips this year. Destinations include Italy; Washington D.C.; Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota; the Pacific Northwest and California; and New Orleans. For a schedule of all the trips planned, stop in and see Travel Coordinator Mary Schneider. The Fond du Lac Senior Center is located at 151 E. First St. It can be reached at (920) 322-3630 or online at fdlseniorcenter.com or facebook.com/FondDuLacSeniorCenter.
Lac community,” Soria said. “I’m passionate about providing an environment where people feel loved and can grow closer to Jesus.” Dave Skahen and family joined Lighthouse, with Skahen taking on the role of youth pastor and coordinator of all youth ministry efforts. “One of my greatest passions, what energizes me most, is being used by God to speak into the lives of students,” Skahen said. “I love sharing my faith with students, moving them closer to Christ.” Fond du Lac native Allan Wojahn has joined Lighthouse as kid’s pastor and oversees all ministries for children, from nursery services through fifth grade.
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“I feel extremely privileged to have the opportunity to use my skills to teach children about Christ, but more importantly, how to connect a relationship with Christ to their own lives and the world around them,” said Wojahn. “My goal is to see them becoming world changers.” “We are excited that Pastors Allan, Dave, and Joe are here and want to be a church that is relevant, practical and reaches out to our community,” said Carlton.
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installed in the entrance, lobby and Community Room. The Fond du Lac County Housing Authority owns six duplexes (12 units) in North Fond du Lac. The Fond du Lac County Housing Authority served approximately 430 families per month with their rent under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in Fond du Lac County. In 2014, $1,619,692 was paid to landlords in Housing Assistance Payments. Eightynine percent of the participants reside in the City of Fond du Lac. Participants reside in the City of Waupun (Fond du Lac County side), City of Ripon, Campbellsport, Eden, North Fond du Lac and in the townships.
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their children and grandchildren. It wouldn’t be possible to offer so many activities without the support of our more than 300 volunteers. Volunteers are an important part of the success of the Senior Center.” The Center’s Senior Outreach Program matches volunteers with homebound clients. Currently, more than 30 volunteers are matched with 22 clients. Volunteers are always needed as there is a waiting list for the program. Community Cares volunteers visit a local nursing home or assisted living facility once a month, and volunteers for the Telephone Reassurance program call seniors that live by themselves to check on their well-being. Contact Jean Holzman, outreach coordinator, for more information. This ‘n That Craft & Gift Shoppe
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Rosalind Apartments at 15 North Marr Street, Fond du Lac - Must be near elderly, elderly (50+) or disabled - Air conditioned hallways and Community Room - Large TV for resident use in Community Room - Nursing services available to residents free one day a week - All utilities included in rent - Close to downtown, hospital, clinics, churches; on City bus route
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unveils new technology Agnesian HealthCare continues its dedication, through long-term planning, to bring forward the most up-to-date technology and services to ensure that current and future healthcare needs can be met in the many communities it serves. “This past year reflects this ongoing commitment as we have advanced plans for some exciting developments to ensure we are delivering the highest level of care to all,” according to Steve Little, Agnesian HealthCare president and chief executive officer. Here are just a few examples of significant developments within Agnesian HealthCare in 2014 to help grow services and make access easier. • Wound Care: Expand its outpatient wound care services through a new center that offers treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds, including the use of hyperbaric chambers. • Autism Services: Provide services to help children and adults with autism maximize their independence and learn the skills to be successful in their homes, schools and communities. This has been done as Agnesian HealthCare welcomed Beyond Boundaries of Autism (BBA), formerly a program of Goodwill NWC. This partnership creates Agnesian Beyond Boundaries of Autism (ABBA). • Cancer Technology: Addition of a second radiotherapy system at the Agnesian Cancer Center to deliver Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), the most precise and sophisticated treatment available. The new SmartBeam IMRT system from Varian Medical System treats patients with prostate, breast, head and neck, lung, pancreatic and other cancers where precisely placed beams can be focused to carefully target tumor cells without harming surrounding healthy tissue. • Women’s health services suite at Waupun Memorial Hospital: obstetrics &gynecology, breast health coordinator, mammography, stereotactic breast
Agnesian Cancer Center has added a second radiotherapy system at the Agnesian Cancer Center to deliver Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, the most precise and sophisticated treatment available. Shown with the new equipment are (from left): Michael Vander Kooy, MD, and Filip Troicki, MD, both radiation oncologists.
biopsies, ultrasound and bone densitometry. • Agnesian eHealth Upgrades: Enhance the way that patients can communicate with their healthcare providers through its Agnesian eHealth site. eHealth users can now send secure messages to their providers or make any other requests. • Training Grant: Partnership with the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, Marian University and Moraine Park Technical College to submit, and successfully receive, a matching grant to offer a continuous 12-week training program for nursing clinical informatics associates.
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chief executive officer. During the past year, Agnesian HealthCare extended its outreach to the larger community through new programs, services and partnerships. For example, Agnesian HealthCare continues to fund a wellness program coordinator, stationed at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA, to create programs and services that complement the Healthy Fond du Lac 2020 Initiative. This collaboration shows how combining efforts helps to foster measurable progress, while avoiding duplication of services. Agnesian HealthCare has provided strong leadership in the Healthy Fond du Lac 2020 Initiative - designed to enhance the overall health and well-being of people in our county. The plan addresses the issues of obesity, dental care, mental health and alcohol consumption. The organization also has extensive representation on planning committees as part of efforts with the Well City Fond du
Lac and the Green Lake County Wellness Coalition. The Waupun Area School District is collaborating with Waupun Memorial Hospital to provide a school nurse program to its students. By placing healthcare professionals on site, students are able to receive the healthcare, guidance and resources they need to grow into healthy adults. The nurses help to assess students’ health needs, and then to link resources in the schools and community to meet these needs. Pharmacists Affecting Care Transitions (PACT), now underway at St. Agnes Hospital, is helping patients and families successfully manage their medications so they can stay healthy. PACT features personalized medication teaching by a pharmacist. A pharmacist helps patients and families understand what meds they are taking and why, as well as how to take the medicine and how to manage side effects. To learn more about Agnesian HealthCare, visit agnesian.com.
Boudry Dental’s new therapy dog takes a bite out of dental visits
Boudry Dental opened its doors in April of 2014 in downtown Fond du Lac. A high tech family dental practice, it focuses on treating the whole patient with an inviting and integrative approach. Boudry Dental offers complete, individualized dental care from cleanings to orthodontics. Offering early morning, night, and Saturday hours they provide patients with convenient options not normally found in small private practice settings. Allowing patients to not have to take a day off of work is part of their goal of putting patients first. One of the many unique services Boudry Dental offers is a dental therapy dog. Boudry was the first dentist in the state to work with the Wisconsin Dental Association in bringing a therapy dog on board. Bailey, a 65-pound Goldendoodle, comes to the office to help both adults and children reduce trepidation about their dental visit. Research has shown
that therapy dogs help to reduce blood pressure, lower stress and anxiety, and stimulate the release of endorphins for a more enjoyable office visit. He is available upon request. Bailey can sit on a bed next to you, help calm your nerves, or simply lighten the mood with his companionship. Other unique services offered are TV goggles, iPads, massaging towels, coffee, fresh flavored water and snacks. In line with creating a peaceful atmosphere to patients, the office uses essential oils to help reduce bacteria, molds, and fungus. Oils also help create a spa like environment by improving psychological and physical comfort as well as providing health benefits. Dr. Boudry is proud to be serving the Fond du Lac community and excited to be active in downtown.
Boudry Dental is located at 10 Forest Ave., Suite No. 201. Dr. Boudry can be reached at (920) 933-6400 or online at drboudry.com.
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Lutheran Homes and Health Services
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advances utilized technology, recruits new staff For many, the days of seeing our medical record in a chart and seeing the physician and nurse actually write on the paper charts has been is a familiar sight for years. However, the health care world continues to change dramatically, and consumers want ready access to their medical history and information. Having access to this vital information can be life-saving, so more want their physicians to enter the world of electronic health records (EHR). Lutheran Homes and Health Services has met this challenge and is moving its operation forward to be a preferred provider in the Fond du Lac community, utilizing EHR documentation to provide better care and
outcomes. There are many advantages to moving into an electronic health record environment, which include: - Providing better patient health care management and reducing errors: Imagine a system that notifies staff when patient vitals are out of range, when medications need to be administered, or when patient histories warrant greater intervention and care. Today’s EHR environments do just that, which directly translates into better outcomes for the patient and in many cases speedier returns to home. - Assisting in recruitment of staff nurses and professionals: Once
considered a second child to acute settings such as hospitals, skilled nursing homes today care for more medically complex patients, which warrants a workforce that is technologically versed and prepared to meet the needs of today’s clients. Nurses today look to skilled and assisted living facilities as a viable option to their nursing careers. - Greater physician utilization and interoperability between providers: Today’s new physicians and nurse practioners are highly skilled and technology trained to work within electronic documentation environments. Physicians
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Drs. James Avery and Donald VanBeek joined Aurora Health Care over the past year to form a five-person general surgery group that practices in Fond du Lac and includes Drs. Patrick Daly, Richard Kiefer and Michael Kim. Drs. Avery and VanBeek have practiced in the Fond du Lac community for many years. They perform outpatient general surgery procedures at the Aurora Health Center. Another surgical specialty was added in 2014 with the arrival of Dr. Jeff Goldman and Dan Dukic, Nurse Practitioner in gastroenterology. Dr. Goldman specializes in leading edge care for gastroenterology issues, including esophagus treatments such as HALO, GERD/reflux treatment, ERCP, HET for hemorrhoids, IMT for patients
with C-Diff, irritable bowel and other gastroenterology conditions. Ophthalmology services were expanded with the partnership of Northeast Wisconsin Vision Ophthalmologists, Drs. Eric Larson and Stephen Merfeld. They offer all treatments for eye disease including non-surgical and surgical treatment along with No Drop Cataract surgery. They work closely with optometrist, Dr. Julie Henry and Dr. Thuch Anh Muelterer, a retinal specialist. The Aurora Vision Center offers treatment for all vision-related conditions as well as a complete line of glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses for infants through adults. Aurora also expanded its urology services with Dr. Richard Windsor relocating his practice to the Aurora Health
Center in North Fond du Lac and the addition of Dr. Matt Anderson at the Aurora Health Center in Fond du Lac from the Wisconsin Institute of Urology. Dr. Anderson offers surgical and non-surgical treatment of urological issues. His partner, Dr. Omar Atassi, also sees patients at the Aurora Health Center in Ripon that allows patients to access urology services in three locations in the Fond du Lac area. “The scope of services at Aurora Health Center in Fond du Lac continues to grow and is a reflection of the resources Aurora Health Care has as a system as well as to Aurora’s commitment to this community,” said Dr. Michael Sergi, internal medicine physician with Aurora.
and hospital systems look to partner with organizations that provide these tools, which create greater efficiencies and smooth transitions with other health care groups. Lutheran Homes and Health Services began the transition just over two years ago with a complete transformation of its technology infrastructure including servers, wi-fi environment and work stations and will be completing the final phases of the EHR conversion in early 2015. Lutheran Homes and Health Services is located at 244 N. Macy St. It can be reached at (920) 921-9520 or online at lutheranhomesfonddulac.org.
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Taking over as the Roberts Elementary School principal as the school enters its fifth decade of operation is Dr. Brad Ebert who received his bachelor’s degree in 2003 from UW–Green Bay, his master’s degree in administrative leadership in 2006 from UW–Milwaukee, and his doctorate degree in urban education from UW–Milwaukee in 2011. Ebert has seven years’ experience as an elementary teacher, four years’ experience as an Assistant Principal at Theisen Middle School, and is excited to have an opportunity to now lead an elementary school. Ebert’s philosophy is grounded in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with students. “We want every student at Roberts School to love learning and to feel connected to their school,” said Ebert. “When students enter a smiling, happy and positive place, the likelihood of successful learning increases. Learning is at the center of everything that we do at Roberts School, but teaching students to be safe, respectful and responsible young people is equally important.”
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The STEM Academy recently received a “Significantly Exceeds Expectations” rating, the highest rating possible, on the Wisconsin School Report Card. The students scored 14.9 points higher than the state average in the area of reading and mathematics achievement. The school’s growth score was 10.8 points higher than the state average. The growth score calculates year over year improvement in student achievement. The STEM Academy is a public, project-based learning school for students in grades 3 through 5. Students at the STEM Academy learn by creating hands-on projects that meet the Fond du Lac School District and State Standards learning expectations for all students. Parents interested in enrolling their students in the STEM Academy for the 2015-16 school year can contact Principal Don Smith at (920) 906-6722 or visit the STEM Academy website at fonddulac.k12. wi.us/school/stem-academy/30. The application period runs through February 27.
St. Peter’s Lutheran School honors ministry of retiring teacher A lot has changed in forty-five years. The mammoth computer systems that helped us send the first man to the moon in 1969 were predecessors of today’s technology devices that are small enough to fit in our hands. The traditional family of the 1960’s with dad being the primary breadwinner and mom the homemaker has been replaced by stressed out dual income households, single parents or blended families. Although technology, families, and the world around us have changed dramati-
cally since 1969, the teaching of God’s Word has not changed. St. Peter’s Lutheran School has been blessed with nearly 40 years of faithful service from Mrs. Cheryl Retzlaff, a first grade teacher who has taught God’s Word first and foremost every day. Mrs. Retzlaff will be retiring after the 2014-2015 school year. Her service began in 1969 for two years and then resumed in the 1977-78 school year after taking a break to have a family. Mrs. Retzlaff will be truly missed by everyone. Her humble Christian attitude, deep faith, love, and gratitude has inspired generations of students. Graduates with a strong faith and love for their Lord return and send their children to St. Peter’s to grow in God’s grace. Former students remember Mrs. Retzlaff going above and beyond the call of duty, having a cheerful outlook on life, and having a genuine love for the kids, making them feel welcomed in and outside the classroom. What has brought Mrs. Retzlaff the most joy as a teacher? “Seeing children exhibit their faith in their words and actions and showing that they are thankful for the wonderful blessings God has given them,” said Retzlaff. St. Peter’s school wishes Mrs. Retzlaff the very best in her upcoming retirement. St. Peter’s Lutheran School is located at 1600 S. Main St. It can be reached at (920) 922-1160 or online at stpetersfdl.net.
Residents in Fond du Lac have access to a broader array of services at Aurora Health Center after the expansion of its women’s health services. Aurora added several new women’s health providers over the past year to offer full time OB/GYN services in Fond du Lac. Dr. Robert Southwick, OB/GYN, returned to Fond du Lac, joining new Drs. Michelle Bahn-Palma and Holly Ray. All three join Dr. Adriana Schaufelberger who continues to see patients in Fond du Lac. Aurora also welcomed another certified nurse midwife, Katie Buser. She joins certified nurse midwife Loree Olson, offering the only midwifery program in the area. “It is important that these types of women’s health services are always available close to home,” said Southwick. “Au-
rora Health Care is committed to ensuring patients in the Fond du Lac area can access high quality and efficient services in our own community.” A number of outpatient procedures for women are also available at Aurora Health Center in Fond du Lac, including minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and other services for permanent sterilization and incontinence. Several of these procedures are offered right in the office without the need for the surgery center with minimal recovery time. Patients also have access to women’s health specialists Drs. Frank Whittmmack, fertility specialist,Ted Hayes, maternal fetal medicine specialist and Peter Johnson, gynecological oncologist. Aurora Health Care is located at 210 Wisconsin American Drive. It can be found online at aurora.org.
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practices needed to lead and serve in community. Applications are currently being accepted for sessions beginning February 2015. With capacity to offer additional programs and services, Sophia hosted a number of learning opportunities in 2014 including a monthly meeting for anyone with an interest in learning and practicing servant leadership, called Coffee and Conversation, Sophia’s annual Caring Community Breakfast, which honored the Children’s Museum, workshops, and presentations throughout the FDL area. The Sophia Foundation can be reached at (920) 979-7407 or online at fdlsophiafoundation.com.
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Fond du Lac County Highway Department receives new home in Campbellsport Thomas Janke, Highway Commissioner After many years of discussion and planning for the replacement of the Fond du Lac County Campbellsport Highway Garage, the project finally became a reality in June of this past year. The new garage replaces an extremely congested 1930’s structure that was significantly smaller and had height restrictions and site limitations. Crews from Cardinal Construction, the general contractor hired by the county to construct the new facility, battled rainy weather throughout much of the early summer months. The new facility finally took shape as the contractor set steel and enclosed the building shell in September.
Crews then focused on the interior mechanics as county highway crews continued with base installation for the parking lot. As work progressed, the new salt storage building was raised from the ground to the east of the main structure. Crews erected the wooden structure, carefully setting its massive 6 by 14 inch wood posts into the concrete footings. Granular backfill was then compacted in place around the posts and footings to the hold the structure in place. The structure was then enclosed with the heavy wood planking that will support the 3,900 tons of salt the structure can hold when completely filled. Crews finished up the roofs and the
Highway Department prepared and paved the inside of the building floor. As various contractors continued their work on the main structure and its various supporting infrastructure, county crews prepared the stone base parking lot and installed the first lift of asphalt pavement down in November just before our first snow fall. Interior work continued through the month of December, in anticipation of occupancy in early 2015. When completed, the new 17,500 square-foot facility will provide for highway maintenance activities in the southeastern portion of the county, with a vastly improved and updated building for many years to come.
The Fond du Lac Area United Way UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Congregations of Fond du Lac County People putting faith into action to make a difference in the world… Caring, open-minded religious communities supporting your spiritual journey… RIPON
FOND DU LAC
PRAIRIE LAKES UU FELLOWSHIP
OPEN CIRCLE UU FELLOWSHIP
Sunday services 10:00 a.m. Religious Education & Nursery
Sunday services and programs 10:00 a.m. Religious Education & Nursery
315 Eureka St. ~ 920.745.2446 info@pluuf.org ~ www.pluuf.org www.facebook.com/PrairieLakesUU
19 East Third St. ~ 920.924.8598 ocuuf@tds.net ~ www.ocuuf.org
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The Fond du Lac Area United Way’s mission is to unite individuals and organizations in a collaborative, cost-effective effort to meet the human service needs of their neighbors. A national affiliate of Unite Way World Wide, with a focus on health, education and income, they operate under the tagline Live United. It has been under the guidance of Executive Director Tina Potter since 2005. The Fond du Lac Area United Way was founded in 1948, and originally called the Fond du Lac Community Fund. Founding board members included board officers Andre J. Perry, W.H. Baumgartner, Paul Schultz, Russell Hanson, B.F. Boreson, and board members Cecilia Doyle, Harold Richter, Ray E. Wood, Francis Carney, Mrs. Kenneth Worthing, Russell Duket, Dr. A.M. Hutter, Edson Stubbs, Ralph E. Miller, Leonard Hines, Mrs. Bernard Riebe, John C. Tonges, Louie Lange, Howard Sadoff, Ervin Summerfield, Ralph Kraut. In 2009, community impact goals and priority areas were adopted by the board
of directors and included supportive priority areas including dental health, addiction treatment and support, mental health and obesity support; healthy goals including quality childcare, emergency housing, access to transportation, child development and parenting support; and education initiatives including adult literacy, financial literacy, school readiness and support, disaster prevention and parenting education. In 2013, statistics from the organization showed that 88 cents of every dollar raised by the Fond du Lac Area United Way stayed in the Fond du Lac County community, that 66 percent of all dollars were allocated to programs serving children and youth, that 43 percent of children in Fond du Lac were eligible for free or reduced lunches and that 61 percent of people helped were employed. The Fond du Lac Area United Way is located at 74 S. Main St., suite 201. It can be reached at (920) 921-7010, online at fdlunitedway.org and facebook.com/fdlunitedway.
PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH North Fond du Lac
OUR RISEN SAVIOR PARISH Eldorado, WI
PRESENTATION: Saturday Mass: 4:30pm Sunday Mass: 8:00am Mon - Tues - Thurs: 8:00am Thurday Evening: 7:30pm
701 Michigan Avenue N6499 County Trunk Y North Fond du Lac Eldorado (Woodhull) 921-9383 922-2412 Rev. Joseph Dominic, SAC
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Our Risen Savior: Sunday Mass: 10:00am Wednesday Mass: 6:30pm
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Pilgrim United Church of Christ • Sunday Worship ( June - August) 9:00am • Sunday Worship (Sept. - May) 8:00am and 10:30am • Sunday Education for all ages (Sept. - May) 9:00am • Infant care provided • Handicapped access
Where Faith and Service Meet The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Paul, erected with loving devotion to the glory of God, opens its doors hospitably to everyone.
Rev. Edmond T. Drewsen III, Pastor 535 Stow Street • 920-921-0415 Email: pilgrim.info@pilgrimuccfdl.org Website: www.pilgrimuccfdl.org
We are Your Cathedral! Saturday: Sunday:
5:05PM Evening Prayer 5:30PM Healing Eucharist 7:35AM Morning Prayer 8:00AM Said Eucharist 10:00AM Sung Eucharist
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All are Welcome!
Cathedral Church of St. Paul 51 West Division St. • Fond du Lac • 921-3363 stpaulsfdl.org
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2014 District and Problem Oriented Policing Initiatives
In 2014, the Fond du Lac Police Department District Policing Teams continued to concentrate on specific efforts to reduce crime, disturbances, and other problematic issues in their respective areas of responsibility and continue to register notable success in those efforts. Some examples include: West District: - Traffic safety and accident reduction efforts on the Johnson Street corridor: Officers have identified through data analysis the most frequent times, days of the week and causes for accidents along Johnson Street. Officers are working to reduce accidents through concentrated enforcement efforts, education and environmental design. - Accident reduction on Rolling Meadows Drive near Walmart: Officers identified a high number of frequent accidents at this location. Officers and district leadership worked with the city engineer and property stake-
holders in the area to identify possible solutions. The city was awarded a DOT grant that will help with the construction of a turn lane at this location. Central District: - Lakeside Park quality-of-life issues: The District Officers hosted a community listening session at Lakeside Park to hear any safety or quality-oflife concerns that residents may have as they relate to Lakeside Park. District leadership developed directed areas of patrol for specific times at Lakeside Park to address concerns of possible disorderly behavior or other quality of life issues such as loud music. Auxiliary officers were utilized to provide a greater presence. - Third and Marr Street area: Officers worked with the residents and neighbors of the 3rd Street and Marr area on addressing a few problem houses where a large number of police calls for service were occurring as well
as illegal drug activity. Through collaborative efforts, the problems were abated. East District: - Fairgrounds Family Aquatic Center: Officers continued to work closely with staff to monitor and prevent complaints of theft, vandalism, or disorderly behavior in and around the Fairgrounds Pool. Through their efforts police calls for service to the pool have been reduced by 65 percent since 2012. - Make it Difficult for a Burglar project in the south east: After identifying a number of garage and vehicle entries in the south east, officers prepared crime prevention tips in the form of flyers that were delivered to homeowners in the neighborhoods. Directed areas of patrol were implemented, as was surveillance. A possible suspect was identified and the entries have since stopped.
Fond du Lac Police continue increased emphasis on
drug enforcement and prevention efforts in 2014
In 2014 the Fond du Lac Police Department continued a strong emphasis on high intensity drug enforcement as well as prevention efforts. Ongoing high intensity drug enforcement efforts: In 2014 the Fond du Lac Police Department successfully investigated and concluded 100 felony drug cases against individuals that are involved in the trafficking of illegal drugs in our community. That now makes over 231 felony drug trafficking cases/arrests since January 1, 2013, and in excess of 300 since it began its high intensity drug enforcement efforts in 2012. Drug-endangered children: The Police Department played a lead role in the planning, development and im-
plementation of the Fond du Lac Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Team. The DEC program is a local consortium comprised of several of the Police Department’s key community partners (District Attorney’s Office, School District, Health Department, Probation/Parole and Department of Social Services). Through the DEC program, organizations within a community work together to enhance their response to the immediate needs of drug-endangered children and to gather adequate evidence to substantiate prosecution of criminal child neglect/endangerment or other appropriate charges. Heroin/opiate community education and response: The Fond du Lac Police Department
partnered with several other community partners and played a key/lead role in the Fond du Lac Heroin Summit held at Marian University in March 2014. The focus of the Summit was to bring greater attention, awareness, and a community wide call to action regarding the negative impact that heroin/opiate abuse has had on the community. As a result of the Heroin Summit, a community wide task force was formed that will help to broaden and unify goals and efforts to more effectively respond to this epidemic through a four-pillar approach – prevention/education, treatment, harm reduction and enforcement. The Police Department has taken a very strong and active leadership role in that task force.
Celebrating over 50 years of ministry
CALVARY
BIBLE CHURCH
70 E. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac (One block east of Main St.)
Pastor Ken Kramer • 921-0530
www.calvarybiblefdl.org
“Preaching the Living Word of God” Sunday School
Sunday .................................. 9:15 AM
Worship Service
Sunday ................................ 10:30 AM (Nursery care provided)
Bible Study and Prayer
Wednesday............................ 6:00 PM
Ladies Bible Study
Every other Tuesday ............... 1:00 PM
Couples Bible Study
Tuesday ................................. 6:00 PM
Mens Bible Study
Saturday ................................ 7:00 AM
We are a “Bible” church! We are not “seeker sensitive,” “purpose driven,“ “or“emergent” but are unashamedly and unapologetically conservative, fundamental, evangelistic and Christ-centered. Some may consider us “Old-fashioned” as we still use hymnals for the majority of our worship music and there is a strong emphasis on reading and preaching God’s Word, but our love of God and one another is fresh and new, and many find the atmosphere here warm, friendly and reminiscent of what “Church” used to be! Visitors are always welcome!
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the department. Some of the appointments include: Field training officer; SWAT Team officer; K9 handler; advanced active shooter; tactical rifle instructor; firearms instructor; sniper training; field training unit supervisor; Taser instructor; school resource officer; SWAT command; CPR/AED instructor; and Force Science Institute certification for the investigation of officer involved shooting incidents. Other specialized/advanced training this past year included the following: - Department-wide training in ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training – specialized training to better prepare officers to respond to active shooter incidents). - Department-wide training in Dr. Kevin Gilmartin’s Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement training program (a training program that addresses the toxic, and sometimes deadly, effects that result from everyday exposure to high-stress situations, continuous exposure to human tragedy and suffering, and complications from the rigors of shift work and the subsequent unhealthy sleep, exercise, and eating habits). - Specialized training in ICS (Incident Command System). - Specialized training in response and investigation of missing/abducted children investigations. - Advanced training in CIT (Crisis Intervention Training – specialized training for dealing with subjects in emotional distress/crisis). - Implementation of a Departmental Tactical Fitness Training program. - Hosted the highly esteemed International Association of Chief’s of Police LPO (Leadership in Police Organizations) training program, and graduated 10 members of the department in the class.
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Open Circle UUF is first church in Fond du Lac to ‘Go Solar’ In 2007, Open Circle Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OCUUF) of Fond du Lac purchased and renovated the Print Shop building with the idea of recycling resources and keeping our spiritual fellowship a part of the downtown Fond du Lac community. The OCUUF congregation consists of approximately 60 members. One of the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism is “respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part.” As a way of honoring that principle, members are very active with regard to environmental and social justice issues. OCUUF members are involved in the care of the Greenway, Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum, Hobbs Woods, Kiekhaefer Park, and other community parks and recreation areas.
Members make every effort to conserve energy and resources. In the fall of 2014, the OCUUF decided to install solar panels on its building. Everyone in the congregation supported this initiative and the money needed was quickly raised. On Oct. 10, the solar panels were up and running. On Oct. 22, an open house was held to celebrate and display the achievement. At the end of October, OCUUF was awarded a grant from Focus on Energy. The congregation is pleased to be using renewable energy at their facility, and hopes to be a resource for others interested in “going solar.” Open Circle Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fond du Lac is located at 19 E. Third St. It can be reached at (920) 924-8598 or online at ocuuf.org.
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The Open Circle Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fond du Lac Solar Open House was held Oct. 22, 2014. Those in attendance included, from left, front row: Lisette Aldrich, vice president OCUUF; Karen Lindberg Schuppe; Jim Funk of Energize LLC, solar installer; Tom Schuppe; Howie Zanto; Jeanne McDowell; Huda Alkaff, of Wisc. Interfaith Power and Light and Jane Dennis. Back row, from left: Jeff Reed, president OCUUF; John McDowell; Scott Baehman; Scott Rodman; Steve Cornelius; Earl Jewett; Jeff Reese; Tyler Huebner, director of Renew Wisconsin; Mary Arrigoni; Mary Moser; Don Moser; Linda Kirk.
Family Resource Center makes educators and specialists available The Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac County, Inc. spent 2014 involved with many positive changes including the hiring of three new staff: Michelle Morris, Parents as Teachers educator; Michaela Cords, Hispanic Outreach specialist; and Brenda Getz, Family Life educator. A new program that FRC has available to the community is our Certified Child Passenger Safety Program. Kelley Baker, FRC Administrative Assistant has been recently certified to check car seats and booster seats for safety, proper
installation and possible recalls that have been installed or need to be installed into your vehicle. The Family Resource Center (FRC), a FDL Area United Way partnering agency, supports 4,300 children and families with pregnancy and parenting support through a variety of programs. On a monthly average, the Family Resource Center gives out 60 cans of formula, 30 cases of diapers and more than 250 families utilize the distribution closet each month for essential baby supplies.
FRC distributes infant care items that meet children’s most basic needs to reduce stress in the family by lifting some of the financial burden. Through the actual exchange, FRC strives to empower the families to reach out to the agency for continued support and education in their ever-challenging role as parents. The Family Resource Center is located at 104 S. Main St., suite 302. It can be reached at (920) 923-4110 or online at fdlfrd. org and Facebook.com.
Kelley Baker, FRC Administrative Assistant, poses with a car seat, part of the Certified Child Passenger Safety Program.
A Place to Grow with People who Care! Sunday Worship
8:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Education Hour 9:30 a.m. (age 4 - adult)
Nursery Available All Hours!
Corner of Pioneer Road and County V
WI-5001868485
Mailing Address: 901 County Road V
www.alcfdl.org
For more information, please call Pastor Jeff Blain
922-3353
pastorjb@ascensionfdl.org
Come Share the Spirit! WI-5001862500
St. Isidore the Farmer Pastor Father Gary Wegner, OFM Cap
920-753-3311
Sunday Worship Services 8:30am - Traditional Service
Holy Cross Church
308 S. Cty W, Mt. Calvary Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am
Christian Education Sunday School - 9:45am
St. Cloud Church
924 Main St., St. Cloud Sunday 8:00 am
St. Joseph Church
W620 Cty G, St. Cloud 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:00 pm
Small Group Ministries
Choirs
Chancel Choir Handbell Choir
All are handicapped accessible
WI-5001865285
www.saintisidoreparish-wi.org
WI-5001869901
Covenant United Methodist Church
20 N. Marr St. (at Division St.) email: covenant@covumcfdl.org Pastor Michael Morning 921-4949 Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday-Thursday
www.covenantUMCwi.org
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Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes pastors
Ascension Lutheran’s Kids of God pose for a photo during a food drive in 2014.
Ascension Lutheran Church’s KOG program inspires children Ascension Lutheran Church’s fifth and sixth grade students, under the leadership of Children’s and Family Director Tina Tollard, take part in a Wednesday evening program called Kids of God. “KOG got its name from the kids who started the program seven years ago,� said Tollard. “I have a tremendous group of leaders (Kevin Benson, Nicole Smith, Andy Swain, Sam Hagerman and Bonnie Pittl) who help me each and every week to lead this delightful and rambunctious group of kiddos.� The group has grown to an average of 20 children meeting every week. Recently, the group served at Fondy Food Pantry’s, “Food for Thought� program, which makes bags of food for children to take home on the weekends. “We brought over 27 bags of groceries to donate which filled a table and worked by filling the food
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bags along with other various tasks,� said Tollard. “Before we left I asked the kids to circle around so we could pray, all I said was make sure that your prayer is about what we just completed here. Not one adult leader needed to say anything; the kids took care of everything.� Tollard adds that the “KOG’ers� prayed for the children who would receive the food bags, the volunteers at the pantry, the families who come to the pantry and the community who supports the pantry. “When I looked up at the Pantry staff member, she was wiping away tears,� said Tollard. “Afterwards she said ‘You all need to come back here to serve. You all behaved so well and worked so hard, you were amazing.’� The KOG’ers are always looking for ways to reach out and participate in the community. Ascension Lutheran Church is located at 901 County Trunk V. The church can be reached at (920) 922-3353 or online at alcfdl.org.
On Thanksgiving Day 2014, the 17th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner was served at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church. The dinner was prepared for anyone in the community who desired food and companionship on the holiday as well as for members of the church who wished to participate. Dinner consisted of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, green bean casserole, carrots, rolls and dessert. 130 people dined at the church, about 100 dinners were carried out and 565 were delivered to homes in the cities of Fond du Lac and North Fond du Lac for a total of 795 total meals. This was an increase of 45 percent compared to 2013. These dinners were planned, prepared and served by 146 volunteers under the leadership of 12 team leaders. Volunteer workers were members of Immanuel-Trinity and many others from the surrounding community. Some took reservations or gathered food donations, others delivered posters, cleaned turkeys, peeled potatoes, filled orders, delivered meals, worked in the dining room and many other duties. Ingredients for the meal were donated by congregation members, as well as individuals from the community and local businesses, including 42 turkeys donated by a single anonymous individual. Immanuel-Trinity is very grateful for all the donations of food, money, time and effort, which allowed them to give the gift of a holiday meal to the community of Fond du Lac.
Grace Reformed Church
New pastors Rev. Tom Meyer and Rev. Sue Sheffer-Meyer
New pastors Rev. Tom Meyer and Rev. Sue Sheffer-Meyer, both graduates of Wartburg Theological Seminary, have joined Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church. Married for 24 years, they have served congregations in Brookfield, Madison, Fairwater/ Rogersville, Marion, and most recently, St. Paul’s in LaCrosse and Peace Lutheran, Tomah. Pastor Meyer is a native of Nebraska, while Pastor Sheffer-Meyer is from Oshkosh, and both have moved to Fond du Lac. ImmanuelTrinity is happy to have them join their staff and community. Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 20 Wisconsin American Drive. It can be reached at (920) 921-4545 or online at immanueltrinity.org.
163 East 18th Street, Fond du Lac
All Ages Encouraged to Attend • Sunday Worship: 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM Nursery Available for All Services • Christian Education: 9:45 AM
• AWANA 6:00 PM Sundays • Middle School Youth Group - 6:00 PM Sunday Nights • High School Youth Group - 7:30 PM Sunday Nights • Small Groups meet throughout the week
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essential rock church
If you come back to church, we promise not to throw the Book at you! At Hope Lutheran Church we believe in a loving and forgiving God. Come and join us each weekend as we open the Good Book together in worship.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Come join us Sunday morning for Biblical teaching as together we reach and restore the hurting toward wholeness in Christ. **Childrens Sunday School Available**
Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Studies 9:10 a.m.
46 N. Main Street Downtown Fond du Lac
920-933-3233
260 Vincent Street, Fond du Lac 920-922-5130 • www.lifeathope.org WI-5001868493
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School adds staff, plans new wood floor in gymnasium St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School of North Fond du Lac recently had Steve and Katie Lehman join its teaching faculty, beginning in the 2014-2015 academic year. Steve Lehman serves as a fifth and sixth grade teacher and Athletic Director. Katie Lehman teaches math and also serves as lunch coordinator. Both enjoy their new school family after living previously in Michigan. Steve Lehman also enjoys the school’s
extra-curricular sports and has begun coaching boys basketball. St Paul’s basketball teams look forward to playing on a new floor beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year. Members of St. Paul’s have begun work on making our gymnasium more energy efficient by insulating our walls and more spatially and functionally efficient by ordering retractable bleachers and additional side hoops so that students can utilize them during
physical education classes and basketball practices. A new stage has also been added to be used for school plays and performances. Finally, a new wood floor will be installed over the summer to complete the project. The logo at center court of our new basketball floor will feature a picture of the cross which was designed as part of our updated school logo. Our St. Paul’s Lutheran Pioneers logo now features our school’s mascot looking
boldly forward onto the next challenge, while being firmly rooted in the cross of Jesus Christ. For information, contact Pastors Thomas Behnke and Michael Kampman, Principal Aaron Hartwig, and Preschool Director Susan Wright. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and School of North Fond du Lac is located at 1010 Adams Avenue, North Fond du Lac. It can be reached at (920) 922-1080 or online at stpaulslutherannfdl.com.
The Salvation Army promotes officers to Captains, hires new staff The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac’s 124th year was built upon its relationship with the community it serves. Leadership from Corp. Officers Steven and Telinda Wilson, a re-energized advisory board and a dedicated staff created needed change, and even earned the rank of Captain in July. The food pantry now offers a direct entrance, comfortable waiting area and a shopping-like experience. In August, the pantry’s 33,000 pounds of food were distributed to 1,056 families, nearly double last year’s. FHS Choral Department’s Fill the Sleigh food drive, the Sunny 97-7 Turkey Round Up and Marian University’s Sabre Garden were vital to meeting the increased need. The Salvation Army hired two new professionals in August. Amber Arntz, formerly of the Stevens Point Hope Center, holds a B.S. in health
care and business administration and course work in transnational human services leadership, and is now a caseworker. Connie Millard returns to guide Community Resource Development. Millard’s experience includes work with the Night with the Stars fundraiser, United Way Power of U School Penny Campaign, and 2014’s Heroin Summit. The staff is focused on creating new environments and programming, which emphasizes volunteering, education, experience, and ideas to grow long-term service and resources for families at/below 130 percent of the poverty level. The Salvation Army has also increased partnerships with STEM Institute, Moraine Park, Marian College and UW-FDL. Also this year, a homeless, single mother of four was referred to the Salvation Army by the school district, becoming their first Pathway
The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac full time team includes, from front left, Caseworker Amber Arntz, Captain Telinda Wilson, Community Resource Development Director Connie Millard, and from back left, Director of Social Services Ron Jacobson and Captain Steven Wilson.
of Hope client. With guidance, resources and encouragement, she was housed within two weeks and gained full-time employment with childcare in the first month, with steady improvement since. The Salvation Army’s Thrift Store, located at 79 W. Pioneer Road, offers merchandise as well as valuable work and volunteer experience. Salvation Army Youth Night pro-
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gramming features dance, character building and band instruction. Finally, facility transformations will allows the Salvation Army Corp. to become an ideal location for celebrations and programming that will help the community “do the most good.” The Salvation Army is located at 237 N. Macy St. It can be reached at (920) 9238220 or online at usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/ www_usc_fonddulac.nsf.
Lutheran Chur e c ch a Pe 124 S. Main Street
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Rosendale, WI 54974 (920) 872-2216 www.peacerosendale.org info@peacerosendale.org
St. Mary • Marytown N10232 Hwy G Saturday 8:00pm • Sunday 8:30am 920-898-4040
Worship Service Times: Saturday @ 4:30 pm and Sunday @ 9:00 am
St. John’s • Johnsburg N9288 Cty W Saturday 4:15pm • Sunday 10:30am 920-898-4040
Sunday School follows the Sunday morning service (usually about 10 am). WI-5001870529
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL
120 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac Church Office: 920-921-8605 www.salemchurch.com Rev. Bill Beaton, Pastor
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North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
1010 Adams Ave. 922-1080
WORSHIP:
BIBLE STUDY:
Wed. 8:45 am Sun. 9:00 am
Sunday School for All Ages (September thru May) 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Available)
LITTLE PIONEERS PRESCHOOL
Children’s Ministries + Youth Activities + Young Adult Fellowship + Family Activities Bible Studies + Heartfelt and Challenging Worship + Lively Music
Ages 3, 4, 5 Call now to register for Fall 2015 WI-5001866931
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. WI-5001869002
www.stpaulslutherannfdl.com
Sat. 6:30 pm; Sun. 7:45 am & 10:15 am
Salem Worship Times Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (Nursery Available) Wednesday: 12:05 p.m.
The people of The United Methodist Church™
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City of Fond du Lac notes
Park was completed, providing boaters and anglers options they haven’t had in years. In other areas, like the library, we saw the summer reading program explode with more participants than ever. And, the Fond du Lac Public Library won the first ever CitizensFirst Grand Giveback award. Another award went to the City of Fond du Lac’s comptroller, who received recognition for excellence in financial accounting. The city will also now provide free Wi-Fi along Main Street for those who want to save money while using their “smart” devices. Throughout the city, transit customers will soon see new benches at our improved bus stops and visitors to our city will see new signs welcoming and directing them. Both the city’s police and fire departments remained extraordinarily busy, answering over 56,000 and 7,000 calls respectively. Fond du Lac’s Fire Chief received recognition as the Fire Chief of the Year from Wisconsin’s Fire Inspectors. The Police Department continued high intensity enforcement efforts, its leadership role in the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Task Force, the FDL Heroin Summit, and the community based task force to combat the use and sale of illegal drugs. In 2014, we saw many changes for the good and many people doing great things. We hope to continue that momentum throughout 2015.
recognizes continued improvement throughout Thomas Janke, Highway Commissioner Unlike the previous year where we had a number of large-scale Highway reconstruction improvements including the Pioneer Road underpass and the County Trunks M and V reconstructions, this year highway crews focused on rehabilitation efforts on nearly 15 miles of county highways. County Trunk TC from Highway 26 west to Highway 49 was pulverized and paved. The project included replacing failing cross culverts and improving the Highway ditches for better drainage and snow storage. Highway crews increased the pavement width, modified steep embankments and removed hills for better sight distance. New gravel shoulders were installed and new pavement markings applied. Similar projects occurred on County Trunk T from Highway 26 to County Trunk C, County Trunk FF from Highway 26 to Winnebago County, and County Trunk Y from Highway 23 to County Trunk T. Existing asphalt was pulverized and re-graded for an improved base and four inches of asphalt. Crews finished with new gravel shoulders and pavement markings. Similarly County Trunk OOO (Scott Street), from County Trunk VV to VVV was rebuilt and widened to improve
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Worship with us
Sundays 6pm-7pm Bible Study 5pm-6pm 303 E. 9th Street • Fond du Lac
Serving Christ for 155 years!
920-266-7850
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Memorial Baptist Church
Rev. Brian Hastings – ministry@mbcfdl.org Memorial Baptist Church Progressive Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm Worship Service: To Sheboygan
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To Milwaukee Memorial Baptist Church
Sunday 10:00 am
www.mbcfdl.org
Sunday Classes for All Ages 9:00 am Opportunities for all ages & interests to learn & share
ministry@mbcfdl.org
Bread of Life Family Worship Center Church
Worship Service: Sunday 10:00am Pastor Herb Haywood Worshipclasses Service: Sunday 12:30 pm 9:00 am Sunday for All Ages Opportunities for All Ages & La Luz del Mundo Inglesia
PastorInterests Lucio Mejiato Learn & Share Servicio de la Adoración: Domingo 4:00 pm
Memorial MemorialBaptist BaptistChurch Church
645 Ave., Forest AveduFond Lac www mbcfdl org 645 Forest Fond • du Rev. • ministry@mbcfdl.org 645 Forest Ave.,Lac Fond du Brian Lac Hastings www.mbcfdl.org Office:Connection: 920 922-2360 Office & Prayer 920 922-2360
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vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic flow to the businesses in that area. Narrow shoulders were eliminated and pavement markings were improved for better lane definition. County Trunk G from County Trunk WH to the village of St. Cloud was pulverized and paved. Failing cross culverts were addressed and four inches of asphalt was installed on a wider pavement section to accommodate the agricultural and vehicle traffic in the area. The last project included reconstructing County Trunk WW from Mt. Calvary (County Trunk CCC) to Calvary Station (County Trunk WH). This project included milling the asphalt and rubblizing the old concrete pavement beneath it. Failing base areas were excavated and stabilized, and then the reclaimed asphalt millings were installed, graded and compacted to form a 28-foot wide pavement section. Concrete curb and gutter was installed in some areas to improve drainage. In total, over 15 miles of county highways were upgraded throughout Fond du Lac County in 2014. Virtually all the work was done with the same equipment and crews that plow in the winter, which makes for very good use of staff and equipment.
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By Joe Moore Between October 2013 and October 2014, unemployment in the City of Fond du Lac dropped from 7.2 to 5.2 percent, pointing to an expanding local economy and the opportunities that go with it. Beyond the employment numbers, we see many good signs. Agnesian Healthcare significantly expanded its facility on Camelot Ave. Meanwhile, Grande Cheese broke ground on its new corporate headquarters across from the Agnesian project. Among other notable positive economic signs, the Wisco Hotel Group began construction of a conference center adjacent to its Holiday Inn, something that will enable our Convention and Visitors Bureau to attract more meetings of professional associations from throughout the state and the region. Wisco will also open a new Holiday Inn next to its existing hotel and a Hampton Inn will open on Pioneer Road. Marian University will expand its campus by relocating its nursing program downtown. Just cross the street, the former Retlaw Theater building will emerge as a home for businesses, as well as residents, and UW-Fond du Lac will see its first on-campus housing units constructed. Many other changes in 2014 will provide long-term improvements. The “Loop” opened for bicyclists and pedestrians beginning what will be an ever-improving recreation trail. The massive dredging project in Lakeside
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Jesus’ Little Lambs Childcare Center Announces New Administrative Director
Over the course of the last year, Jesus’ Little Lambs Childcare Center has seen some big changes. The center itself is enjoying having the blessing of ample space that the addition of 2012 gave it. The center also has been blessed with growth over the course of the past year. Along with that growth, Jesus’ Little Lambs is pleased to announce a new Administrative Director to its
staff, Mr. Kurt Callaway. He and his family moved to Fond du Lac from Brownsville, where he was the principal of St. Paul’s Lutheran School. He served as principal at St. Paul’s Lutheran school for 18 years. Callaway was also a teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School in Princeton for five years. Callaway started this position in July of 2014. Callaway is thrilled to be a part of the Jesus’ Little Lambs family
and is committed to the same quality, Christ-centered child care that Jesus’ Little Lambs has offered for years. Callaway and his wife have two children and the family enjoys camping, traveling and collecting Disney memorabilia. Jesus’ Little Lambs Childcare Center is located at 855 Martin Ave. It be reached at (920) 921-6516 or online at gshep.net.
St. Vincent de Paul
welcomes new volunteer coordinator, overall growth
From left, Dale Hans, Dr. David Mays and Mary Ellen McMeen pose for a photo during Mental Illness Awareness Week.
NAMI Fond du Lac
reflects on suicide awareness speaker, fundraising 5K NAMI Fond du Lac has had a busy 2014 with conferences, speaking engagements, mental health panels, fundraising committees and workshops all with a similar objective: Implementing a safe and accepting environment for individuals who live with mental illness through awareness, support, education and the reduction of stigma. NAMI’s affiliate hosted Barb Bigalke, executive director of the Center for Suicide Awareness based in the Fox Valley. Barb provided a dynamic and eye-opening presentation on the often hidden topic of suicide in the community. She helped those in attendance better understand that suicide has a certain stigma to it, and both those who have suicidal thoughts and families who have lost (Held at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran School, NFDL) 3 YEAR OLDS Tues. & Thurs. mornings 4-5 YEAR OLDS Mon., Wed. & Fri. mornings
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a loved one to suicide are often left with few resources to help them handle their emotions and grief. Summer ended with a bang as the gun sounded to start the third annual Horicon Bank 5K Run/Walk for Wellness. All contributions helped support Friendship Corner and the NAMI Signature Programs. It allowed NAMI to promote awareness through a number of media outlets and keep the conversation going on mental health. In 1990, Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). To recognize this week, NAMI Fond du Lac partnered with the Student Social Work Association (SSWA) at Marian University to bring Dr. David Mays to Fond du Lac. Dr. Mays, a psychiatrist, is the former forensic director at Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison. He educated an auditorium of more than 160 guests with The New Science of Genetics and New Frontiers in Mental Health. NAMI Fond du Lac has a lot to look forward to in 2015. It has increased its staff to two part-time positions. Its new website, namifonddulac.org, is up and running. NAMI is seeking people interested in facilitating peer-to-peer (peer-led recovery education course) and Ending the Silence (in-school educational presentation); then plans on introducing these programs into the Fond du Lac community by year’s end. NAMI Fond du Lac is based at Friendship Corner, 27 Third St. It can be reached at (920) 922-0566 or online at namifonddulac.org.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Fond du Lac County is proud of its continued success with its council-run store. Due to monetary and goods donations, it is able to help those in need through its conference home visits and client contacts, which continue to increase. New this year at the St. Vincent de Paul store is Audrey Watry, volunteer coordinator, who joined the staff last summer. With Watry’s extensive computer experience, St. Vincent de Paul is now on Facebook and Craigslist. She also oversees and directs over 150 dedicated volunteers. St. Vincent de Paul is always looking for new volunteers who have a few extra hours to give to a worthy cause. Other areas of growth in 2014 included seasonal displays, jewelry and designer clothing availability. Ebay sales for unique items have steadily increased as well. The ever-popular Vinny Card Club continues to grow due to the super specials offered on a monthly Vinny Calendar. Customers can view this calendar on the St. Vincent de Paul website and in the foyer of the thrift store.
“Jackson” appears like your average 16-year-old male, wearing a T-shirt, jeans and tennis shoes. He is quiet, shy and polite. He talks about the things he enjoys like skateboarding, rap music and seeing friends at school. However, Jackson has burdens your typical teen does not have. With a father recently incarcerated and a mother addicted to heroin, he has experienced more violence and instability than any child ever should and he was forced to care for himself at a young age. When people want to become foster parents, they often think about babies. However, there is a greater need for foster families willing to care for larger sibling groups and teenagers. Due to a lack of foster homes to care for these specific groups, Social Services is forced to look for homes outside the county. To avoid placing children outside the county, the department has developed a program called Specialized Foster Homes. These homes are able and willing to care for larger sibling groups and teenagers.
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Teenagers often age out of the foster care system and are left without the necessities other teens take for granted, such as a family support system, aid in obtaining a driver’s license and gaining first-time job experience. In Wisconsin last year, 340 teenagers aged out of foster care. Luckily Jackson will not become one of those statistics because a family became licensed for foster care to give him a safe home. Before making the move, he was homeless, moving from one friend’s couch to another. Foster parents can be married, single, rent or own their home. Monthly payments are provided to help cover expenses. Free training is provided. There are different opportunities for families willing to help. This includes becoming a receiving or respite home. Receiving homes take children on an emergency basis. Respite homes take children for short periods of time.
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Furniture pick-ups are available to residents within a five-mile radius of Fond du Lac. The truck goes out on Monday and Thursday mornings for this free service, and organizers can be reached at (920) 922-9505. The council also hired Jean White as its public relations/communications representative on June 1. Her job includes promoting the store and educating communities throughout the county about how the Society works. Since St. Vincent de Paul’s National Council has promoted “systemic change” as a direction for conferences to follow, the Fond du Lac District Council’s Development Committee has pursued the subject of immigration. An attorney has worked with a defined group of immigrants who require certain documents. St. Vincent de Paul looks forward to assisting qualified individuals in this matter as this is a national concern as well. Its mission continues to help anyone in need through spirituality, friendship and service.
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February 18, 2015 • A Supplement to Action Advertiser
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Amid the hubbub of storytellers, history lectures, zombie dances, author visits and book club discussions, the Fond du Lac Public Library has been quietly at work planning a new experience for its customers: The Idea Studio, a permanent do-itProgramming at the Fond du Lac Public Library has trended toward “maker” projects like the popular yourself zone where people can gather to 3-D Open Print sessions and introductory classes that use Arduino kits to teach simple programming. LIBRARY continued on page D2
With the addition of The Idea Studio in 2015, this trend will escalate.
City of Waupun opens aquatic center, expands trails
Share Fine Art Galleries
A passion for art and the preservation of history have come together for Ben Braunberger, owner of Share Fine Art Galleries. Ben has transformed an old warehouse into a beautiful community-oriented art gallery in Fond du Lac, Wis. The gallery features Ben’s personal art collection along with work from estabWaupun Family Aquatic Center. Photo by LaMont Page lished and emerging local artists on the “high walls.” be rented for parties. children’s area with zero-depth enPrivate studios and a classroom The new pool is located alongside try, water features and a small slide. provide space for area artists to let Fond du Lac County Park, near campThe aquatic center also offers a wide their creativity flow. The Gallery Gift grounds, golf and disc golf courses, variety of concessions, a bathhouse, large deck area, and shelter that can CITY OF WAUPUN continued on page D6 Shoppe features reasonably priced art gifts created by local artists. The gallery opened in May with an exhibit by the Marian University Photo Narrative Class. In June, Share became a Tour the Town venue with watercolor paintings from the first class held in the classroom aptly named The Academy at 228. Each month there is an opening reception during Tour the Town for a featured artist whose display stays up for four weeks. “It has been exciting to see all the changes over the past six months,” said Gallery Manager, Sue Hoehnen. “Our The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnerhigh walls feature panels given to over ship has been awarded a $60,505 grant 70 local artists to create artwork to surfrom the U.S. Department of Agriculround the upper walls in the main galture (USDA) Farmers Market Promolery. We provide an artist bio book for tion Program. The grant will be used people to view that gives information to promote the Downtown Fond du Lac about the work and the artist. The 24/7 Farmers Market new location on Main access studios are finished and renting Street and expand educational and comnow. There are more art classes schedmunity market-related activities. uled and we offer fine art jewelry by The Downtown Fond du Lac Farmarea artists. The Gallery Gift Shoppe ers Market will be moving directly onto is a second gallery which features afMain Street in 2015. Main Street will be fordable art gifts by local artists with a A customer looks over merchandise at the Farmer’s Market in Fond du Lac. closed every Saturday from Sheboygan changing theme every two months”. Street to Western Avenue. Moving the the past couple years and the market businesses. Recently added to the staff is Jena market from the City/County governwas unable to accept them. The market Otterly, business manager and class The market’s previous location was ment parking lot will allow more space has also had a waiting list for several landlocked and unable to accommodate instructor. Otterly brings new ideas for vendors, educational activities and years. The market has also been adding to Share, which includes art classes, expansion. There has been lots of intercommunity participation, while also est from new and potential vendors in events, and an online store. The staff FARMER'S MARKET continued on page D3 showcasing the variety of downtown rounds out with Frank, an in-house handyman. Friends of Taylor Park & Pool Municipal Business “Art is not art until it is seen,” said (continued from Section C) (continued from Section A) Habitat for Humanity Braunberger. “To be seen it must be North Fond du Lac Police Just-B-Still Massage Studio & The Boys & Girls Club Community shared. Thus the name Share Fine Art (continued from Section C) Department Green Café Mahala’s Hope Galleries emerged.”
Since the 2007 closure of the Fond du Lac County Pool in Waupun, residents have longed for an outdoor swimming pool to return to the community. Following a feasibility study, advisory referendum, and much deliberation on the site and design, the time came in 2014 where hopes of a new outdoor facility became reality. In June 2014 Waupun Family Aquatic Center opened its doors to eager pool-goers. The 10,000+ square foot pool features two large waterslides, swim lanes, dive boards and a
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Just B-Still Massage Studio & The Green Café North Fond du Lac Police Department clients. However, in May, Sinisi had three organic garden beds installed on the property and began to see potential for a larger menu focusing on organic, chemical-free and locally grown and produced food. Within the first several weeks of being open, The Green Café menu expanded from a simple soup, salad and sandwich of the day to a three-page menu with over 30 options that include salads, soup, wraps, paninis, burgers, smoothies and much more. Additional emphasis on reducing waste is done through an on-site composting system and environmentally friendly carryout containers, cutlery and paper products, all of which are 100 percent fully compostable. “We want people to know that even
Just B-Still opened on July 1 of 2014 and has since been helping the Fond du Lac community to stay well. The concept of Just B-Still began with a focus to be a place for people to come and take off their mask and just be real. This is accomplished through natural wellness services that include massage, foot reflexology, ionic foot baths, a dry infrared sauna and more. While this focus continues, a new mission of offering healthy food options has quickly become of equal importance, making Just B-Still a unique destination. Prior to opening, Ann Sinisi, owner and licensed massage therapist, intended to serve a limited menu that included a coffee, tea, soup and sandwich of the day, as a convenience for
The Press Box boasts sports leagues, high definition TVs Established in 1982, Press Box is a place to meet friends and enjoy sports coverage. Featuring more than 20 high definition TVs makes The Press Box a premiere destination for everyone from the casual sports fan to the diehard fanatic. Pool tables, dart boards, ski ball, shuffleboard and a host of other interactive games and nightly promotions make the Press Box a great place to unwind and let loose. The Press Box offers two indoor sand volleyball courts, four outdoor sand volleyball courts and two horseshoe pits, with leagues five nights a week ranging, from novice to inter-
mediate. They also offer a Wiffle Ball League, with field measurements of 79 feet from home plate to left outfield, 102 feet to center field and 89 feet to right field. Don’t feel like participating? Enjoy a cold beer, refreshing cocktail, burger or any of our other famous menu items from the sidelines at the outdoor bar. The Press Box offers NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB Extra Innings, NBA League Pass and NHL Centre Ice, among others. Free Wi-Fi also available. The Press Box is located at 251 Forest Ave. It can be reached at (920) 921-9677 and online at pressboxfdl.com.
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though the outdoor signage only says Just B-Still Massage Studio, we are also a full café and you do not need to have [to schedule one of their services] in order to eat here,” says Sinisi. “However, with the option of no appointment needed seated chair massages, it is easy for guests to take advantage of both the café and massage studio.” With services that will make you feel well, food that nourishes, educational opportunities for personal growth and social activities for community connection, Just B-Still warmly welcomes you to come in and just be yourself. Just B-Still is located at 1211 Rickmeyer Drive. It can be reached at (920) 933-6353 or online at justbstillllc.com.
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create, invent and learn. “Someone once had a great analogy of what’s going on inside public libraries today,” said library Director Jon Mark Bolthouse. “The library of yesterday and today is like a grocery store. People find the ‘ingredients’ they need and take them home, where they use them to make, build and conceive their project. But the library of tomorrow will be the kitchen, where people congregate and make their projects on site.” Planning for the Fond du Lac library’s kitchen, The Idea Studio, has been underway for 18 months. Bolthouse and an ad hoc community committee have worked through myriad decisions: what equipment should the studio have? What features will make it work? Where does it go? Early plans call for The Idea Studio to be created just inside the Main Library’s main entrance and for it to include work tables, secure equipment storage, display cases, a projector and screen, a sink and a digital recording booth. Bolthouse said construction should begin this winter, with completion targeted for late spring 2015. Funding for constructing and equipping The Idea Studio has been secured through grants and private donations, including $25,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. The library already has much of the studio’s equipment in place, including two 3-D printers, computers, digital video cameras and DIY tech kits (Makey Makey, Arduino and Kano). Much of this equipment has been put to use in library programs, including 3-D Open Print sessions and “Intro to the Arduino” classes. While Bolthouse envisions The Idea Studio as a space for all kinds of creating, with an emphasis on technology, he knows it will evolve as the community makes it its own. “After all, you never know what’s going to happen when you get a bunch of creative cooks in the kitchen,” he said. The Fond du Lac Public Library is located at 32 Sheboygan St., with secondary locations of the FDLPL Express near Festival Foods and Journeys at St. Agnes. The library can be reached at (920) 929-7080 or online at fdlpl.org
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reports ‘safest cities’ recognition The North Fond du Lac Police Department continued to work on rebuilding in 2014. The department has been short-staffed since 2012 when three sergeants left to pursue opportunities with other agencies. Like most agencies, the department filled those vacancies from within its ranks, and it has been working to backfill patrol vacancies since. With the most recent hiring in August, the patrol ranks of the police department are now filled. They will continue to work to fill the final two vacant positions, investigator and captain, in 2015. In spite of struggling with staffing issues, the department continued its commitment to community policing and aggressive patrol. Those efforts paid off when North Fond du Lac was named one of the 50 safest cities in Wisconsin in 2014. SafeWise Report ranked North Fond du Lac No. 23 in the state, and it was the highest ranking municipality in Fond du Lac County. To compile this report, SafeWise used the most recent FBI crime data from 2012 to analyze and rank these cities, which all have a minimum population of 5,000 people. “We will continue to work with the residents, businesses, and organizations of this great community to keep our streets safe,” said Chief Darren Pautsch. “This is truly a communitywide effort since the police cannot be everywhere at once and we rely on our residents to help serve as our eyes and ears.” SafeWise looks at crimes from part one of the FBI Unified Crime Report (UCR) data, which focuses on violent crimes (aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery) as well as property crimes (arson, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft). From there, they calculate the chances of these crimes happening out of a thousand in order to level the playing field for cities of varying populations. From all the cities in Wisconsin, the list was narrowed down to 50 and assigned rankings according to data provided by the FBI’s UCR report. The North Fond du Lac Police Department can be found online at nfdl.org/departments/ police.
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educational and cooking demonstrations. It allows one nonprofit groups to set up per week, but the market couldn’t support growing these activities due to limited space. “This grant will make a tremendous impact for increasing the awareness of the market and our downtown community,” said Amy Hansen, executive director of the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership. Supporting local food systems are
one of the pillars of USDA as consumers are increasing their demand for more local and organic options. Investing in local food systems supports farmers while strengthening economies in communities. The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership was one of only six awardees in Wisconsin. The Farmers Market is a program of the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership. The DFP is located at 30 S. Portland St. It can be reached at (920) 322-2006 or online at downtownfdl.com.
Downtown Fond du Lac semifinalist for 2015 Great American Main Street Award
The National Main Street Trust announced the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership, Inc. (DFP) as a semi-finalist in the Great American Main Street Award. Ten semi-finalists were selected from among 1,400 National Main Street communities. Each year, the National Main Street Center recognizes exceptional Main Street communities who demonstrate exemplary achievement in the process of strengthening their downtowns and commercial districts by creating exciting places to live, work, play and visit. The DFP has been a Wisconsin Main Street community for 10 years and has been continually honored at their annual awards ceremony including awards for Fondue Fest, a multi-faceted website, a comprehensive annual report, the financial incentives guide and several individual building rehabilitations. Downtown Successes In the past decade, more than $87 million in reinvestment has occurred in downtown, the highest reinvestment total of any Wisconsin Main Street community. Significant projects have included: • New developments: Marine Credit Union, Attitude Sports, Anytime Fitness, Walgreens, Kwik Trip, Taco John’s, St. Peter’s Place Senior Living, Trinity Artist Lofts and Danlann Gallery, Riverside Senior Apartments and Commonwealth Coffee Company, Fox Valley Savings Bank, Hometown Bank
• Adaptive reuse projects: St. Peter’s Church to Commonwealth Companies Corporate Offices, Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church to Trinity Restaurant • Major expansions and renovations: Fond du Lac YMCA, Fond du Lac Public Library, Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Of the 214 properties in the downtown district, 130 building improvement projects have been awarded grant assistance by the DFP. To date, $192,000 has been awarded to downtown property owners leveraging more than $2.2 million in private investment. This investment has increased the overall assessed value of downtown properties by 38 percent. First floor vacancy has declined from over 10 to 6 percent. Much of the success in downtown can be attributed to joint planning efforts between private and public sectors. These plans have provided a framework for coordinated action, resulting in consistent and increasing investment in downtown from the City, business leaders and other civic partners. Downtown Fond du Lac has sustained the largest number of new housing units (104), and is in the top quarter of programs for net business and job growth (107 new businesses and 223 new jobs).
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Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office:
Jail, support staff, School Resource Deputies, Civil Process Division and the Sheriff Benevolent Association The Fond du Lac County Jail Division conducted 3,812 bookings which resulted in an average daily population of 297 residents. The jail continues to be one of only five in the state to be medically certified and is fortunate to also be one of only 13 juvenile detention facilities. An increased number of juveniles placed in the Fond du Lac facility serves as another revenue stream of the Sheriff’s Office. The dedicated deputies and medical staff maintain the vast medical, psychiatric, food service and laundry needs of inmates and maintain safety and security for themselves and the public. The Jail Division hired Stephanie Herzberg, Kyle Beck, Robert Tank, Lucas Olson, Kaitlyn Fredrick, Michael Vis, Emily Costello, Aaron Walker and Baillie Kettelson as correctional deputies. The support staff of the Sheriff’s Office and Jail serve an integral role in transcribing, distributing and forward or file the workload generated by the several divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. Technology allows the support staff to access digital recordings of reports directly from their designated desktop computer. The Sheriff’s Office continues
its commitment to the three school districts in the county by three school resource deputies. Each has many objectives: provide safety and security to ensure a safe learning environment, educate, create goodwill, increase understanding of law enforcement and strengthen student/ deputy relationships. The Civil Process Division continues to remain active serving various legal papers, seizing of property or vehicles, evictions, sheriff sales and restraining orders. Civil Process also serves subpoenas, small claim summons and wage garnishments. Many of these duties are mandated by state statute exclusively to the sheriff. The Sheriff Benevolent Association was created to enhance the general welfare of the community and promote the its continuing growth and overall health. This year there were fundraisers and two food drives. One of the goals is to establish a Benevolent Scholarship. The Board of Directors of the Sheriff’s Benevolent Association is comprised of Eric Halbach, Paul Rottscholl, Jim Borgen, Donna Whitty and Karla Lockwood.
The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership is located at 30 S. Portland St. It can be reached at (920) 322-2006 or online at downtownfdl.com.
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Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office: FDL County Historical Society Staff, Patrol Division and Detective Bureau re-opens Thorton Library, offers tours It was a challenging 2014 for the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office that involved traffic crashes, calls for service, investigations, safekeeping of offenders while continuing to be fiscally responsible. There were well-deserved retirements, promotions and newly hired patrol and correctional deputies that continue to be an exciting and rewarding change to the Sheriff’s Office family of more than 150 deputies and employees. Sheriff Mick Fink was elected to his third term of office for a term of 2015-19. Lt. Linda Schmitz (35 years) retired along with Patrol Deputy John Abler (34 years). Lt. Ryan Waldschmidt laterally transferred to Asst. Jail Administrator/Juvenile Superintendent. Sgt. James Borgen was promoted to lieutenant, Patrol Deputy Ryan Zitlow was promoted to sergeant and Correctional Deputy Alex Volm was promoted to patrol. The Patrol Division remains the most visible division and is responsible for 724 square miles. Patrol deputies,
along with numerous other agencies in Fond du Lac, participate in “Saturation Patrols” during holiday weekends throughout the year in an effort to enhance law enforcement presence to increase road safety and public compliance with Wisconsin traffic laws. Patrol deputies conducted 12,300 traffic stops and 15,194 calls for service which result in traffic crashes, county ordinances and hundreds of criminal arrests. The Patrol Division also conducted 1,107 transports of persons held by other counties or institutions that involved a total of 3,309 hours. The Detective Bureau was quite active with steady investigative caseloads of sexual assaults, burglaries/thefts, substantial batteries, fraud, child abuse and deaths. Higher profile cases involved child assault and pornography, armed home invasion resulting in harm to homeowners, and a suspect shot by another suspect while fleeing from a county residence. The Sheriff’s Office remains traditional and image-minded. The appearance, ethics and demeanor of deputies instills public trust and confidence.
The FDL County Historical Society, deeply rooted in the history and preservation of our community, is committed and eager to progress forward finding new and innovative ways to educate, enhance and inspire the residents of our county. The Fond du Lac County Historical Society, most noted for the Galloway House and Village, has much to offer our community. Memorial Day served as the official kick-off date. Regular hours commenced June 1 and ran through Labor Day. The ice cream social took place August 17, bringing guests from far and wide to enjoy the intrigue of the village, tours, food, ice cream and, this year, a vendor fair. October brought The Ghosts of Galloway Haunted Village. This ghoulish experience is not for the weak at heart. Guests tour the creep-ified village were held on Fridays and Saturdays. For those with little ones, or weak stomachs, a toned-down version was available on select Sundays. The Thorton Library re-opened to the public in 2014, where community members were given access to decades
of priceless information. The library is open year-round from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Christmas at the Village also returned in 2014. The Village was brought to life with lights and the sounds and smells of the holiday season, and spread the magic of the holidays. Tours are available to educational, daycare and adult groups. Visitors can travel through our historic village with your own tour guide. Bring a lunch along and eat in the pavilion. If an indoor history lesson is more appropriate, we offer educational traveling trunks. There is a variety to choose from. These trunks can aid teachers in helping deliver history topics. Looking for that unique location to host picnics, teambuilding activities, weddings, reunions, renewals, and the like? Consider the Village. Reasonably priced, our location makes the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and one-of-a-kind experience. The Fond du Lac County Historical Society can be reached at (920) 922-1166 or online at fdlhistory. com and on Facebook.
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Tour the Town Art Walk has not missed a month since its inaugural debut in September 2011 and it has grown to become a well-established community event held from 5 to 8 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. The community art walk was the brainchild of groups of downtown businesspeople, local artists and community-minded citizens who shared a passion for the arts and were looking for a way to nurture and cultivate the arts in Fond du Lac. With no funding and an all-volunteer workforce, this small but resourceful group created the event. Regulars who have supported the art walk from the beginning enjoy seeing the variety of artwork, artists and new venues participating. Visit downtown on a Friday night and stroll from shop to shop, seeing not only interesting merchandise from local businesses, but some really creative art as well. Meeting the artist makes it personal. In addition, new art galleries and studios have opened in Fond du Lac and the boundaries of the art walk have grown with venues participating beyond the downtown area.
Artists Melissa and Brian Kolstad have welcomed the opportunity to work with local businesses and have a forum to display their most recent artwork. Brian is a photographer and Mel works with collages and paper making. “I love interacting with the people who come in and want to know how I create my art pieces,” said Mel Kolstad. “They are genuinely interested in my art and their comments always inspire me.” “I see new people in my gallery during every art walk,” said Kathryn Dreifuerst, owner of the Riverwalk Art Center. “I’ve been involved with Tour the Town for the past few years as both a participant and more recently as a host at Share Fine Art Galleries. It’s been exciting to watch this event grow each month,” said Sue Hoehnen, gallery manager of Share Fine Art Galleries. Up-to-date information can be found online at tourthetownfdl.com and interested parties can sign up to have the map sent to their smart phone.
The community arts center is thriving, but like the unfinished A in the logo, more work needs to be done. Tens of thousands of people attended concerts, art exhibits, films, theatre, weddings, and corporate and social gatherings at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) since opening September 2013. Violent Femmes founding member Victor DeLorenzo with his chamber rock trio Nineteen Thirteen and Grammy-nominated New Orleans boogie blues performer Marcia Ball graced THELMA’s Great Hall stage this year. Filmgoers enjoyed Fond du Lac’s debut of Grand Budapest Hotel and an oldie, King Kong (1933 version), at THELMA. Art created by some of Wisconsin’s best artists was displayed in a group show, 45 North, at THELMA and THELMA also held its first annual Membership Exhibition. THELMA was also the venue of James DeVita’s one-man show, which was really a stand-up comedy routing – In Acting Shakespeare. “After recently getting back into Shakespeare with some great PBS shows,
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I would never have imagined that in a relatively small community such as ours I would be able to watch live theatre and to have the performance be magnificent as it was. I was simply impressed beyond words,” said Jon Starling, who attended the event. Starling became a member of THELMA after this event. You do not need to be a member to attend events, enjoy a drink at the bar on THELMA Thursdays, or tour the art exhibits. Exhibits are free to everyone. Becoming a member of THELMA entitles you to a discount on concert tickets, films and classes. Members also learn first who is coming to perform at THELMA and may purchase tickets before the general public. “Membership demonstrates your support for your community by allowing THELMA to fulfill its mission of creating experiences not otherwise available in the area,” said Kevin Miller, THELMA executive director.
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and bike and walking trails. Over the past couple of years the City of Waupun has worked to expand bike and walking trails throughout the community. A very popular boardwalk trail off of Meadowview Park was completed in 2013, and a second phase of trail construction began in 2014 – this time, in the vicinity of the Rock River and the Rock River Intermediate School. Work on this 3,100-foot section
of trail is expected to wrap up in the spring of 2015. Recreation and quality of life experiences are abundant in the city of Waupun, including Celebrate Waupun Festival and Waupun Fine Arts Concerts in the Park in July, Truck-NShow in August, Volksfest German Ethnic Festival in September, and ongoing events in the historic City Hall Auditorium.
For a list of coming events, visit WaupunFestivals.com.
City of Waupun reports growth in downtown From property cleaning to million-dollar remodeling projects, Waupun citizens and visitors saw a flurry of activity in the city’s downtown in 2014. Fox Valley Savings Bank took on a substantial remodeling project, with improvements to the bank’s interior including more private customer conference areas, safe deposit boxes, and a new Community Room that is available for meetings and gatherings. Exterior enhancements included a second drive-up lane, ATM access and a complete redesign with a higher roof line, new colors, and signage. East Main Street welcomed a pair of new and diverse businesses this past year including Tattered: A Unique Boutique, a unique local small business that is family owned and operated specializing in vintage, retro, industrial salvage, antiques and oddities; and Pretty Turtle Boutique, offering handmade clothing and accessories, tutus, custom embroidery and handmade gifts. On nearby Fond du Lac Street, a new store called The View Point provides its customers with something new and different each time they visit this store, specializing in re-purposed items and antiques. Next door is the home of Thrivent Financial, a not-for-profit, Fortune
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Standing outside the newly remodeled Fox Valley Savings Bank in downtown Waupun are Mayor Kyle Clark (on left) and FVSB Assistant Vice President Derek Drews.
500 financial services membership organization helping nearly 2.4 million members achieve financial security and give back to their communities. Jonathan Leonard is the financial associate for this new Waupun location. KLT Design moved into its 2 S. Madison St. location in late 2014. This website and graphic design agency specializes in creating digital solutions, dynamic websites, and sharp print collateral for businesses and churches of all sizes. Properties along the 400 block of East Main Street were cleaned, tuck-pointed and painted as part of a multi-year project taken on by Waupun’s Community Development Authority. This was done in effort to help maintain and preserve our historic downtown properties through the use of tax increment financing. The mayor, Community Development Authority and Business Improvement District look forward to working with our businesses on continued improvements in 2015.
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The new AmericInn Hotel & Suites, located on Shaler Drive in Waupun, opened its doors for business in July of 2014.
City of Waupun: Business and industry growth recognized
In the summer of 2014 Waupun welcomed its newest hotel, AmericInn Hotel & Suites, to the city. This beautiful, modern hotel is locally owned by Andy Glewen and is situated on Shaler Drive, just off of Highways 151 and 49 on the city’s east side. This area of Waupun has been home to a number of new developments in recent years, including Taco Bell and the state-of-the-art Waupun Baseball Complex, and the progress continues. Construction of a new 2-unit commercial property on nearby Washington Avenue began in September 2014. The new facility is now home to Jimmy John’s and High Tails Pet Supply store. Along Highway 26, on the south side of town, the state’s largest transportation provider, Lamer Bus Lines, constructed a new bus service facility and remodeled an existing office building to meet the needs for its new Waupun home. In addition to the new developments, several long-standing businesses found 2014 to be the perfect year for reinvesting in the community in the form of business additions and renovations. A world-class manufacturing fa-
The Fond du Lac County Audubon Society encourages all who have an interest in nature and the quality of the environment to attend events and consider becoming a member, discover the Audubon’s mission and learn how to fully enjoy the natural beauty of the local landscape. Invasive species Our birds and wildlife are in trouble and loss of habitat is the leading cause. In the spring Audubon leads groups of community volunteers along the trails and in parks where garlic mustard is taking over. This aggressive plant can totally crowd native plants and spring ephemerals. Group garlic mustard pulls have made a significant impact on restoring beauty to the landscape. In the fall, Audubon-led groups remove buckthorn. This plant becomes so dense that nothing can grow beneath, resulting in bare soil and erosion. Many
• Waupun Truck-N-Show • Volkfest German Ethnic Festival
• High Quality Parks
• Concerts in the Park
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• Auditorium Event Series
Snowshoers trek through Kiekhaefer Park, led by Evelyn McLean-Cowan.
homeowners have found that by becoming familiar with the plant, they can remove it from their own property. Field trips Audubon offers many field trips, AUDUBON continued on page D8
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cility in the heart of our community, Federal Mogul has grown significantly over its 29+ years in Waupun to meet global market demands, including an addition to its building in 2014. Chances are if you own a car, truck, or motorcycle, ATV, boat or lawnmower, Federal Mogul components are used in your engine. Renovation of the Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home and the building addition of the new Werner-Harmsen Event Center began in September. Crews are still hard at work on this project, which will provide a setting for catered events such as funerals, luncheons, reunions and other celebrations for up to 120 people. Flexographic Packaging Company, producer of flexible packaging materials, began a 20,000-squarefoot addition to its Taylor Street plant last fall; a spring 2015 completion date is planned. Following the impressive remodeling and expansion of their store and façade in 2012, the fourth generation candy makers at End of the Trail Candy Shoppe continued to grow their business, completing an addition for production and storage in 2014.
Fond du Lac County Audubon Society offers nature programs, trips
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WTCX and Radio Plus Stations recognize viewers as interactive players When local radio station WTCX aired its first broadcast 20 years ago, the focus was delivering classic rock and roll music to Fond du Lac listeners and selling advertising. Now living in a world where favorite music can be download onto cell phones and the latest Internet gadgets, radio’s place has changed. WTCX is rolling with the changes. “We’re much more conscious of our community, its needs and how we can deliver messages that impact, teach and create buzz,” says General Manager Terry Davis. The news department continues to break local stories on air, but also posts them on social media. “Fond du Lac wants to know the latest and we need to be where they are. Our local sports coverage now includes live video stream coverage. WTCX exclusively video captured Springs student Zach Hintze’s 61-yard field goal that boasts over 100,000 YouTube views,” said Davis. WTCX is proud to host the Game Plan promotion which brings two Green Bay Packers players to Fond du Lac after select home games. Players Josh Sitton and Micah Hyde rotate co-hosting this show and bring along a fellow Packer of their choice. Game Plan veterans include Eddie Lacy, Aaron Rodgers, Deanna Favre, Donald Driver and John Kuhn. WTCX and fellow stations Sunny 97-7, AM1170 and the Great 98 have developed a modern, broad-based advertising approach for advertisers.
Eddie Lacy of the Green Bay Packers, Gregg Owens and Keith Heisler, WTCX Game Plan Hosts, Josh Sitton, Green Bay Packer and Game Plan Celebrity Co-Host.
“Our listeners aren’t just our listeners anymore,” says Davis. “They’re our viewers and interactive players as well.” Radio 360 is a concept developed to give businesses even more exposure. Advertisers can purchase packages that include online website mentions, live video website as well as our live-streamed high school sports games, mentions on the electronic message board and interactive apps on cell phones. Radio Plus, the name of WTCX’s parent corporation, does what its name implies. Radio plus more. In a world of rapid changes and information at an instant, Radio Plus stations are committed to delivering unbiased, local news and information, music, local sports and interactive contests and prizes. Radio Plus is located at 210 S. Main St. It can be reached at (920) 924 – 9697 or online at radioplusinfo.com.
Friends of Taylor Park and Pool work to better park and community experience Thanks to ongoing community support, great “Friends” and great partnerships, Friends of Taylor Park and Pool, which was formed in 2012, continues to thrive and promote our mission to keep the park and pool a fun and safe place to go while promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. We are proud to share some of our key accomplishments to date: - Addition of the Wibit Sports equipment. - Classes, including poolside yoga and Zumba. - FOTPP-sponsored nights for free swim sessions. - Partnership with the Recreation Department for outdoor movie and family fun nights. - Purchase of additional lounge chairs, umbrellas and tables for the poolside area. - Support of the pool pass program offered by the Fond du Lac Area Foundation.
- Sponsored swim sessions for members of not-for-profit groups in Fond du Lac. - Extension of adult lap swim by one hour per day. - Extension of swim season by one week. - Free swim days for the Fond du Lac community. - Purchase of two lane-line storage reels for the pool. - Purchase of a sponsor board. - Painting of the entry to the pool ticket area. - One new tree planted at the park annually. For 2015, FOTPP plans to once again sponsor extended lap swim times, special community events and park and pool activities, non-profit group passes and classes at the pool. It also has a goal of purchasing a practice board and wind screens for the tennis courts. TAYLOR continued on page D8
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Habitat Celebrates 25 homes in Fond du Lac County To many, home ownership is considered part of the American dream. Unfortunately for many people across the United States and the world, home ownership is a dream that is not always easily attainable. In 1976, Habitat for Humanity was founded in Georgia to help combat homelessness, poverty and inadequate housing. Habitat continued to grow and by 1996 the movement had reached Fond du Lac County. For 19 years, Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County has been working to help people realize the American dream of home ownership. This year, Habitat celebrated construction and completion of our 25th home in Fond du Lac County. Built for Sarah and Taylor Schanilec and their two children, Mason and Liliana, the home, located at 141 Hamilton Place took four months and 383 volunteers who contributed more than 2,300 hours to complete the project. Since completion of Sarah and Taylor’s home, Habitat has continued to plan for future homes in Fond du Lac County. A recent lot donation in Ripon has opened the doors for a third build in the city to be started in the coming years in addition to three other lots owned by Habitat in Fond du Lac. In April, ground will be broken on the 26th Habitat home in Fond du Lac
Sarah and Taylor Schanilec pose in front of their new home located at 141 Hamilton Place in Fond du Lac with their children Mason and Liliana. Sarah and Taylor’s house is the 25th home constructed by Habitat for Humanity in Fond du Lac County.
County to be located at 596 S. Main St. The home will be constructed for Krista Morris and her two sons, Xavier and Jace, with plans for completion in mid-August. Volunteers are being sought for build days (both building and providing lunch) beginning in mid-April. Any interested parties are welcome to contact the Habitat Office. Habitat is excited to continue work in Fond du Lac County and to continue to help people achieve part of the American dream of home ownership. Habitat for Humanity is located at 65 W. Scott St. It can be reached at (920) 921-6623 or online at hfh-wi-fdl.huterra.com.
Boys & Girls Club showed commitment to improving literacy in 2014 The Fond du Lac Boys & Girls Club has a strong commitment to improving the academic performance of its members. This began in 2002 with the inception of the 21st Century Learning Center programs. Over the course of the past decade, club programs have focused on homework help and tutoring with caring adult volunteers and club staff. Our Project Learn program focuses on homework completion and preparedness for the coming school days. Recently, the Club made a commitment to take educational support to a deeper level in partnership with the Fond du Lac School District, starting with reading proficiency. National studies show that the single most identified factor in determining success through high school and eligibility for post-secondary education is reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Based on a population study conducted with the Fond du Lac School District, just 21 percent of third-grade students were considered proficient (defined by being at the 75th percentile or better) based on the Spring MAP test. This means that nearly 80 percent of students in the district need support to become proficient readers.
Club “grandparent” Mary Fleischman participates in a reading program with Club member Elias Bonnell during the Boys & Girls Club Afterschool Program at Chegwin School.
By partnering on this initiative, there is access to resources that neither organization can provide on its own. Utilizing MAP scores, they are able to gauge the value of programs provided. The MAP assessment creates a personalized assessment experience by adapting to each student’s learning level and identifies proficiency in skill levels in a single subject, and scores growth. According to the data we collected during a MAP study of Boys & Girls BOYS & GIRLS CLUB continued on page D8
Mahala’s Hope transforms lives through equine therapy Specializing in equine experiential learning, a process which involves interactions between participants and horses, Mahalas’s Hope strives to encourage healing, promote wellness and increase self-awareness. Our programs provide an innovative setting in which the staff and participants can identify and address a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. In addition to the problems of alcohol addiction we are facing the growing epidemic of opiate addiction in our communities and state. Mahala’s Hope plays an active role in providing
a much needed treatment option for those who have completed primary treatment and want a unique and innovative approach to their continued recovery. Utilizing equine experiential learning, nature and education we provide trauma sensitive treatment which can create a reparative experience for the participant. This has been an exciting year of growth for Mahala’s Hope. Attendance increased in our current programs and we piloted new programs; a continuing care group for women with substance dependence and trauma in-
corporating equine experiential learning. The second pilot program was established for first responders and their experience of secondary trauma. Mahala’s Hope is very committed to assisting those with secondary trauma to come to a place of healing. Many people in the helping profession are impacted by their work and it is our wish to assist members of our communities to care for themselves while caring for others. Between June of 2013 and 2014, donor’s investments aided in the following fields: a full time director was
hired; collaborative programing with three separate counties; 178 participants received services (groups, individuals); 2500 professionals were trained in trauma informed care practices. Through presentations we have collaborated with new providers interested in our work. We could not have accomplished all of this without our volunteers and donors and we are very grateful to you. Mahala’s Hope is a 501 (c) 3 organization. For information, call Director Sandy Hardie, Director at (920) 904-0444 or visit mahalashope.com.
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including canoeing, rafting, hiking, and walks in local nature areas. Last year’s field trips included the Whooping Crane Observation and Festival, Fall Equinox Observation, Mecan River Canoeing, Snowshoeing at Kiekhaefer Park, Educational (Archeology) Walk through Nitschke Mounds Park, Mitchell Glen Hike, Horicon Marsh Pontoon Boat Birding Adventure, Summer Evening Walks, Zoopolis Tour (yards landscaped to attract wildlife), Canoeing on the Green Lake Conservancy property, Touring the Environmental Research and Innovation Center at UW-Oshkosh, and a Rafting Trip in Utah. Audubon
also hosted an educational hands-on Natural Landscaping Workshop. Monthly programs Audubon has free programs every month, kicking off the season with a Wild Feast Potluck (edible plants) in September. In November there is a Fun Family Program targeted to children. Other programs last year included A Geologic History of Wisconsin, Horicon Marsh in Winter, Birds of Wisconsin, Organic Gardening, Whooping Cranes, Remembering a Lost Bird (the passenger pigeon), Regional Fisheries and Wisconsin’s Natural Areas. The Fond du Lac County Audubon can be found online at fdlaudubon.org.
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FOTPP and the founding group, the Taylor Park University, as well as “Friends” partnering agencies and individuals, have helped preserve the historic value of the park and pool and kept the park and pool viable as a fun, healthy place to go that will be preserved for future generations. The Blues Concert, FOTPP’s largest fundraising event of the year, will be held on Feb. 28 at the Elk’s Club. For tickets, call Wendy Petak at (920) 322-1975.
Club regular attendees, just 46 percent of Fond du Lac School District students maintained their reading proficiency score from spring to fall. Of the Boys & Girls Club members who attended the Summer Literacy Program at least 25 times throughout the 49-day program, 56 percent of participants improved their MAP score. Given the population of low-income and minority students that the Boys & Girls Club serves, this is quite an achievement versus the general population.
Taylor Park and Pool is bordered by Mary’s Avenue and Hickory, Emma and Ruggles Streets. The park can be rented for private events by calling the Recreation Department at (920) 929-2885.
The Boys and Girls Club is located at 90 W. Second St. It can be reached at (920) 924-0530 or online at kidsclubfdl.org.
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ESTABLISHED 1978 Statewide and interstate dump truck service. Hauling sand, gravel, blacktop, fertilizer, grain, lime or any dry bulk material. Rock and demolition trailers. Lowboy Service & Oversize Service. WI-5001869751
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J.J. BAUMHARDT TRUCKING INC.
Statewide dump truck service. Specializing in highway paving work! Excavation Trucks, Rock & Demolition Trucks Karen Baumhardt
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