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guy who enjoys working with his hands, doing fine detail, while using all hand tools, is happy calling himself a luthier (a French word for doing stringed instrument repairs). Matter of fact, John D. Hawkins of Fond du Lac, refers to himself as a “perfectionist” in his trade. Among his customers are the Milwaukee Symphony, and colleges and school districts from all over eastern Wisconsin. Some of them hail from Green Bay, Sheboygan, Stevens Point, Oshkosh, West Bend, Appleton, Racine, Kenosha, and includes the Fond du Lac schools, both amateurs and professionals. He proudly noted, “I’ve worked with the Milwaukee Symphony for 20 years.” Hawkins, 56, is very content with the way his career turned out. Since August of 1994, he has owned and operated his own repair shop. Sometimes life throws a curve in a working career, which ultimately leads to something all together different career-wise. And it happened with Hawkins. Although he was born in Henryetta, Okla., he grew up in the Chicago area and ended up in West Bend in 1968. Following graduation from West Bend High School in 1975, he then attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, graduating in 1981, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. Hawkins noted his career started out in management in the graphic industry, a position he held for nine years. Then in 1989, he lost that job, very suddenly and unexpectedly. During a year of unemployment, he started to work on the cabinetry in his home, and he discovered he liked working with his hands. Hawkins then decided to “check out” Red Wing, Minnesota’s Technical College, to see what they had to offer in wood working.
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And as the saying goes, the rest is history. After 12 months of training at Red Wing, he graduated in July 1992, with a degree in musical string repair, with a GPA of 3.75. This was followed by a 16-month internship at Claire Givens Violin, in Minneapolis. It was during his internship, he studied historical restoration and archival practices. That was followed by a two-year bow-makers apprenticeship at Classical Strings, in Milwaukee, where he earned the skill of bow-making and restoration. Fortunately for Hawkins, he noticed a job posting for a violin shop, which accounts for what he is — and what he does today — owning his own shop, and being self-employed. Since June 1, 2001, Hawkins has been at his downtown address, on the second floor at 74 S. Main St. Tucked away in his workshop, one will find wood planes, knives, chisels, clamps, pegs, fingerboards, bows (for violins), work benches, and cabinets chock-full of everything he might need in his line of work. Among his possessions, you will also find the everpresence of “Roskow” a Corgimix, according to Hawkins, who watches over his master’s domain, and greets any perspective customer or visitor. Driven to be his own boss, doing something he really loves doing, is what keeps him happy. When asked if the career of a bow specialist (luthier) is dying out,
Above: John hawkins restrings bows and repairs wood instruments in his Fond du Lac workshop. Left : A constant companion in hawkins’ shop is his dog Roskow.
Hawkins was quick to reply, “It’s very much alive. It will only die when there are no more violins.” He continued, “It’s a process, likened to an oil change. Violins need routine maintenance, just like a car.” While the majority of his work is strictly bow repair and restoration, he does some sales. “There is never a day without work and every day is different.” Hawkins love of doing exacting, detailed work is a definite plus, along with the flexibility of being his own boss. In addition, he serves as a freelance consultant to various music stores. He occasionally makes house calls, upon request. Hawkins and his wife of 35 years, Laura, are empty-nesters now, but Roskow is considered one of the family when he is at home and not at the shop with his master. They are members of Pilgrim United Church of Christ, and are parents to four adult children: Ben; Jamie; Ian and Walter. Laura has been a hospice chaplain with Heartland Hospice for quite a while, but now serves hospice patients as a chaplain in the Ripon and Green Lake area through Agnesian Healthcare. In his spare time, Hawkins enjoys origami — the art of paper folding, ballroom dancing, and occasionally strumming the guitar and banjo when the mood hits him. But most of all, he enjoys wilderness canoeing and camping in the boundary waters, north of Duluth Minnesota, with Laura. Hawkins Violin Shop customers are welcome by appointment only. John may be reached at 912-0412 or at hawkinsviolinshop@msn.com.
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any Americans are confused about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and do not feel they have enough knowledge to make a good decision. In August, the Kaiser Health News conducted a poll that found 51 percent of people did not know enough about the ACA to understand how it affects them and their families. While the media is the most commonly-cited source of information on the ACA, only 8 percent of those polled trust it as a reliable source of information. A review of press releases from organizations like the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau and news headlines reveal that scammers and fraudsters are taking advantage of this time of bewilderment. Following are some of the most prevalent ACA-related myths to be on the look-out for.
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Myth: Medicare beneficiaries need a new Medicare card. Truth: People on Medicare do not need a new card. Myth: Medicare eligibility rules changed because of the ACA. Truth: Those on Medicare may stay on it and do not need to do anything different because of the ACA. For more information, go to medicare. gov. Myth: Everyone has to get a national insurance card. Truth: An individual’s insurer will provide you with a plan-specific insurance card once a particular insurance plan has been chosen. Myth: The government will call or come to your house to facilitate denrollment in the Marketplace. Truth: If a person receives a call or visit from someone claiming to be a government worker who is stating he or she can help the person purchase insurance, all communication with the caller should be ended and the appropriate authorities should be
Fraud, Complaints ● For complaints about businesses, agencies, or organizations: call Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-3824357) or TTY: 1-866-653-4261. For complaints about identity theft call 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. Online visit www.ftc.gov/ftc/contact.htm.
contacted. Note: People who are losing their eligibility for BadgerCare will receive a call from DHS informing them of their need to enter the Marketplace but they will not be able to obtain insurance through the Marketplace during that call and the DHS caller is prohibited from asking for personal information. Myth: You could go to jail if you do not have health insurance by January 1, 2014. Truth: If you do not have health insurance and do not qualify for an exemption, you will pay a penalty. The penalty will be taken out of your tax refund or added to the amount you owe. Myth: A tax credit and/or costsharing subsidy can be paid directly to my bank account. Truth: Only the premium tax credit may be given to an individual and that payment will occur after the calendar year has concluded, after the individual’s tax return is filed, and as part of tax refund given to the individual.
Also, HIRSP is ending on December 31, 2013. Those who have HIRSP should first review their eligibility for BadgerCare or other Medicaid programs, but they may have to enter the Marketplace.
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The ACA has many important rules. Some of these act as protections for all U.S. citizens, some act as penalties, and some do not even apply to people who have health insurance through another source. Individuals will only receive the tax-sharing subsidy and/or tax credit if the health insurance is purchased through the Marketplace. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has created an website to provide more information — www. healthcare.gov — and a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-318-2596. The Kaiser Health Foundation also provides good information at www.kff.org.
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December Calendar 4 • Bears of North America – Horicon Marsh Internationa Education Center, N7725 Hwy. 28, Horicon, 7 p.m. Presented by naturalist Randy Hetzel. 6 • UW-FDL Holiday Concert – UWFond du Lac, 400 University Drive, 7:30 p.m. Holiday extravaganza with FDL Chamber Singers, Collegiate Wind Ensemble and UW-FDL Chorus. Directed by Cara Davis and Brian Lydeen. 6-8 • Squirt A Tournament – FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave. 7 • Can’t Depend On Snow – Rolling Meadows Golf Course, 560 Rolling Meadows Dr., 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dog sled race. The team is made up of friends that love the sound of the dogs having fun. Proceeds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 7 • A South Shore Christmas – FDL High School Performing Arts Center, 801 Campus Drive, 7:30 p.m. Sounds of the holiday season featuring a wide variety of music for all ages to enjoy with the South Shore Chorale a 130-voice community choir from the greater Fond du Lac area. 7 • Holiday Parade of Lights Christmas Characters – Downtown Fond du Lac, 130 S. Main St., 4:15 p.m. Enjoy KFIZ’s Holiday Parade —a true holiday classic! The parade will step off at 4:15 p.m. at North Main St. and head south towards Veteran’s Park where Santa will deliver his holiday greeting and light his very own tree!
du Lac Ave., 8 p.m., admission is charged. The Fond du Lac Bears are a full-check hockey team participating in the Great Lakes Hockey league and the second oldest amateur hockey team in the nation. 7-8 • A Wade House Christmas – Wade House Historic Site, W7824 Center St., Greenbush, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience the magic of a mid-19th-century Christmas celebration at the Wade House Stagecoach Inn. Yankee and German holiday traditions, including rooms bedecked with fresh evergreen garlands, period crafts and games for young and old, stories from yesteryear and horse-drawn wagon rides. In the new Wade House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, area choral groups perform traditional and modern carols. Holidaythemed, family fun activities will be offered with holiday refreshments available in the Butternut Café. 13 • Fondy Bears vs. Eagle River Hockey – FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave., 8 p.m., admission is charged. The Fond du Lac Bears are a full-check hockey team participating in the Great Lakes Hockey league and the second oldest amateur hockey team in the nation. 13 • The Jimmys – Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St, bar opens 7 p.m., performance 8 p.m., $30 (THELMA Members 20% discount). The Jimmys are what you get when you combine the seasoned keyboard/Hammond organ talents of Jimmy Voegeli, long time member of Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band, the drummer from The Georgia Satellites, the four-piece horn section from Clyde Stubblefield’s Band, the expertise of southern Wisconsin’s finest bass guitar, and the legendary blues guitarist Perry Weber on six-strings and vocals.
7 • Christmas Around the World – Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 75 W. Scott St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $6. Gingerbread cookie decoration: 100 giant gingerbread cookies are looking for help to become edible art. Ornaments: kids can add some personal flair to their Christmas tree. Holiday show: interactive show for children of all ages. Trees around the world: beautifully adorned by local students.
13-14 • Live Christmas Nativity – Villa Loretto Cristo Rey Ranch, N8114 Hwy. WW, Mt. Calvary, 5:30 p.m. See what it would have been like to be in Bethlehem at the birth of Jesus. A re-enactment of Jesus’ birth with actors and animals. Performances are in a barn with hay bales. Seating is limited.
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Enjoy the splendor of the Holiday while you walk through the historical grounds at the Galloway House and Village during the Christmas season. You will have no choice but to get into the spirit as you witness the joyous and festive decorations that will illuminate the grounds. Adults $5; children ages 5-18 $3; children under 5 are free.
University Dr., 7:30 p.m. Encore! Handbell Ensemble, a touring group based in the Fox Valley, will perform pieces from their theme “Ringing in the Season.” Handbell - The Encore! handbell ensemble is a group of experienced community musicians, passionate about the art of handbell and chine ringin under the leadership of director Cara Davis. 14 • Fondy Bears vs. Calumet Hockey – FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave., 8 p.m., admission is charged. The Fond du Lac Bears are a full-check hockey team participating in the Great Lakes Hockey league and the second oldest amateur hockey team in the nation. 18 • Birds of the Kettle Moraine – UW-Fond du Lac, 400 University Dr., 7 p.m. An overview of some of the area’s unique and representative bird species and the best places to observe the birds of the Northern Kettle Moraine area. This region of Wisconsin is a land of glaciated landscapes, home to over 260 species of birds and lies on the tension zone — therefore represents both northern and southern plant communities. For more than 30 years, Bill Volkert has been watching and keeping track of the diverse bird life of this area. Located in room UC114 20 • Pajama Party Fridays – Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 75 W. Scott St., 4-7 p.m., $6. Party in your PJs the third Friday of every month. Those who come in pajamas get $1 off general admission. Adults included. 20 • Tour the Town Art Walk Fond du Lac – Downtown Fond du Lac, 130 S. Main St., 5-8 p.m. Held the third Friday of every month. All manner of artists — painters, jewelry makers, mixed media artists, cheese artisans, and every medium in between. Free.
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Maximillian’s Hall, Pub & Eatery, 155 Fond du Lac Ave., Mt. Calvary, December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 7:30 p.m. Pankratz Arts Exchange, Inc. and Maximillian’s presents A Big Band Christmas!, 2013 musical revue show featuring a live band! Bring your family and friends out to enjoy a high-energy song and dance musical revue that will have you jiving into the Christmas spirit in no time! Adults $16; ages 5-12 $8; children 4 & under free. Visit pankratzartexchange.org. event designed for the novice and experienced wine drinker. Join in the fun by wearing your “ugly Christmas sweater,” prizes will be awarded. 31 • New Year’s Eve Chilly/Chili Run/Walk – Marian University, 45 S National Ave., 2:15 p.m. Free 1/2 mile kids run (ages 12 and under) and an open 5K run/walk, followed by a New Year’s Eve party! Get in your last run of 2013 and enjoy some great food with running friends! fonddulacrunningclub.com/new-years-eve-chilly-chilirunwalk.html 31 • Noon Year’s Eve – Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 75 W. Scott St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $10 for members / $15 for non-members. Ring in the “noon year” with lunch, contests, and prizes. Don’t miss our countdown to noon. Sponsored by Radio Plus.
20 • Isthmus Brass” – Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St., bar opens 7 p.m., performance 8 p.m., $30 (THELMA Members 20% discount). The Holidays and brass music go together. Wisconsin’s premier large brass ensemble returns! Established in 2009, Isthmus Brass is comprised of the finest professional brass players in the Midwest. 20 • Winter Solstice Night Hike – Zillmer Trails area, Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit, N1765 Hwy. G, Campbellsport, 7-8:30 p.m. Gather around the fire as we share some traditions of the longest night of the year. Then travel through the dark woods to discover what animals are awake and braving a cold winter night. For families with children older than six years. 21 • Ugly Christmas Sweater Red WINE DINNER – Northwinds Dining & Banquets, 321 Fond du Lac Ave., Eden, 6 p.m., $40/person or $75/ couple. Celebrate the season with a five-course unique dinner and paired perfectly with five red wines. A casual
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ne of the delights of leading tours is hearing wonderful stories from travelers and meeting terrific people. When Wayne and I begin to plan a tour, we start by creating the brochure – and displaying many of the interesting places we want to take our travelers to see. Then we will offer an informational presentation for potential travelers. It was at our first session promoting the Best of Provence, French Rivera/ Paris trip that we met Noreen O’Brien and her husband Jim McNally. They shared their concern with us. “We were married in 2003 and had planned our honeymoon to France, but the tour was cancelled. Now it is our 10th anniversary and we want to sign up for your trip, but are you sure it will go?â€? Of course our trip did go and we enjoyed having our “honeymoonersâ€? join us. “At first, Jim and I were a little concerned about being in a group all the time. The itinerary, though, included parts of each day when we could wander on our own, see the sights or sit at a sidewalk cafĂŠ and people watch. The balance of group activities and ‘downtime’ worked out great,â€? shared Noreen. “We wanted to see some of the popular spots in Paris, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triumphe. The Graczyk’s put a lot of thought into
our itinerary. They included a winery and olive orchard in the countryside, which if we had gone on our own we would never have found by ourselves!â€? Wherever we travel we find an optional, convenient gathering place in the evening for our travelers to share their adventures of the day. One night a group of our travelers had the thrill of watching a full moon rise over Nice. It was an absolutely stunning experience! You could view the Mediterranean Sea on one side and hills around Nice on the other. We continue to be reminded just how truly helpful and kind local people are in the countries we visit. Two of our women travelers in Paris were walking back to the hotel after dinner and got disoriented so they stopped to ask directions. The woman they approached said they were far away from the hotel, but she would help them. She actually took them by the Metro and got them right to the front door of the hotel. They offered her a tip, but she refused. Our travelers were amazed at how caring she was. Their “guideâ€? turned out to be a math professor who taught in Paris. Another story shared with us took place in Aryls, home of famous Van Gogh “Yellow CafĂŠ.â€? One of our travelers always packs light and at this point in the trip he wanted to use a laundromat to wash his clothes. He found himself in a rather shabby laundromat. He could get the washer working but could not get the dryer
to turn on. Enter the “laundromat goddess.� A woman was doing her laundry and could speak a little English. She proceeded to show him how the machines worked and about an hour later, he packed his small suitcase with clean clothes and was still able to meet part of our group for dinner. Our article would not be complete without the “angel of the subway� story. About 10 of us decided to take a night boat ride down the Seine and see the lights of Paris. We were leading the group to the riverboat via the Metro. The hotel concierge gave us the directions, but when we approached the Metro lines, his directions were not quite consistent with what we were seeing. I looked around and said, “I need a guardian angel to guide us� and it was at that moment that a handsome young man was walking passed us. I asked him if he spoke English and he said that he did. I told him we were looking for Line C. He simply said, “Follow me — I am going that way.� So of course we did just that. Unfortunately, as we boarded our Metro train, half of our group didn’t get on in time. Our guardian angel stayed back with that half, with the rest of us continuing to the station. When they arrived, our helpful angel proceeded to lead us up to where we were to go. It turned out that our “angel� had lived in New York, and he was also very pleased to speak with other Americans.
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(920) 929-3466 OR 1-888-435-7335 adrc@fdlco.wi.gov WI-5001730283
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 Chicken Cacciatore Baby Red Potatoes Mixed Italian Salad Apricot Halves Ice Cream Cup Sliced Bread
TUESDAY, DEC. 24 Closed
Providing information and assistance to the aging and disabled residents of Fond du Lac County
DECEMBER 2013 ● ACTION PUBLICATIONS
Wednesday December 4 10:00 - Noon Appointment: 920-838-1311 Walk-ins welcome
ORDER NOW FOR DELIVERY IN SPRING
Veteran Center Counselor for Relocation Issues December 6 December 20 Appointment: 414-434-1311 Walk-ins welcome
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MONDAY, DEC. 2 Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes Peas and Carrots Peach Slices Vanilla Pudding Sliced Bread
Home Visits Also Available – Just Call
W6782 FORD DR. | FOND DU LAC HWY,. 23 WEST
(Hwy 23 West, behind Feucht Financial. Across from Menards)
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FOND DU LAC’S MOST SCENIC SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS
WHY GO ANYWHERE ELSE?
When it comes to meeting your financial goals, you really only need to see one person. At Edward Jones, we strive to meet all your financial services needs while providing exceptional personalized service. Because we serve individual investors and business owners, all of our energy and resources are dedicated to helping you reach your long-term financial goals. That’s why we live and work in your community. We meet with you face to face to discuss the key steps to creating your financial strategy. You talk, we listen, and we get to know you.
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84 CBRF SUITES
RN OR LPN ON-SITE MON. - FRI. ON-CALL EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS PRIVATE BATHS DAILY ACTIVITIES HOME-COOKED MEALS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT LAUNDRY & HOUSEKEEPING EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM 24-HOUR ON-SITE STAFF
Mutual Funds
Annuities
Insurance
Online Account Access Individual Retirement Accounts
Retirement Plan Rollovers and Consolidation
Portfolio and Retirement Plan Reviews For more information or to schedule a complimentary financial review, call or stop by today.
26 ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS
1 AND 2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE WITH FULL-SIZED KITCHENS RN OR LPN ON-SITE MON. - FRI. ON-CALL EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS DAILY ACTIVITIES MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING & LAUNDRY AVAILABLE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MEDICATION MANAGEMENT 24-HOUR ON-SITE STAFF GARAGES AVAILABLE
CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION OR A PERSONAL TOUR
(920) 922-8770
77 Wisconsin American Drive (near the Aurora Clinic)
WI-5001732248
Estate Planning*
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Ben Baertschy
928 S. Main Street, Suite 600 Fond du Lac, WI 54935 (920) 923-1020
Rich Matravers 404 E. Main St. Waupun, WI 53963 (920) 324-9002 800-441-6143
Adam VandeSlunt, AAMS Joe Heeringa 1003 W. Main St. Waupun, WI 53963 (920) 324-2530 888-324-2535
14 W. Main Street Waupun, WI 53963 (920) 324-2188
Pam Tollefson
Doug Shireman, AAMS
*Estate-planning services are offered through Edward Jones Trust Company. Edward Jones Trust Company and Edward Jones are separate subsidiaries of the Jones Financial Companies, L.L.L.P.
www.edwardjones.com Dan Sprader, AAMS
976 E. Johnson St., Suite 700 Fond du Lac, WI 54935 (920) 923-3934 877-923-3934
Steven Millin, AAMS 68 N. Main St. Fond du Lac, WI 54935 (920) 923-0970 800-743-2996
355 N Peters, Ste 100 Fond du Lac, WI 54935 (920) 921-6095
Member SIPC
885 Western Ave., Suite 300B Fond du Lac,WI 54935 (920) 923-4401 888-923-4667
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ACTION PUBLICATIONS ● DECEMBER 2013