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CLIMBING THE LADDER From chef to firefighter
Home Decorating Accessories make a statement
Makeover magic Starting a new life
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YO U M AGA Z I N E S TA F F General Manager Laurie Bolle Editor Liz Welter Advertising Manager Tara Marcoux Contributing Writers Jesse Austin, Deb Cleworth, Kris Leonhardt, Nancy Quick, Breanna Speth Operations Manager Terri Hansen Photography Megan McCormick and Dan Young Design Amanda Holladay Boyd
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CONTENTS: FEATURES
HEALTH, BEAUTY, FASHION
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43 Featured Spa Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique, Marshfield 44 Directionless? Making friends with Siri 46 Avoid the bronze Tips to healthy skin 47 No bike? No excuse! Bike share program offers options 48 Behind closed doors Simple ways to organize your closet 50 Book Reviews Summer chillin’ with hot reads
5 Marshfield Cover Story Climbing the ladder to new heights 8 Wisconsin Rapids Cover Story Passion inspires career 12 Your Pets Picture-perfect pets 13 Marshfield Makeover A second chance 19 Wisconsin Rapids Makeover Weight loss inspires new look 22 Top 10 Summer shoe style 24 Shops We Love RJ’s Creations, Marshfield 26 Shops We Love Off Yer Rocker, Wisconsin Rapids 28 Women to Know Kathy Diedrick, Wendy Cantarella, Joey Burnett, Lynette Engevold, Sandy Freeman, Deb Rebolledo, Rhonda Bush, Vicki Kurasz, Diane Tibbitts and Anne Tosch
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51 Avoid dieting Focus on lifestyle 52 Recipes Get your grill on, girls!
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38 Do-It-Yourself Tired T-shirts get new life 40 Don’t hesitate: Decorate! Ashbeck Interiors, Rudolph
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62 Caught You Having Fun, Wisconsin Rapids Photos from South Wood County Humane Society 5K Walk/Run 64 Caught You Having Fun, Marshfield Photos from Paws for Brittany 66 Things to do What’s happening in our communities
Correction This photo was taken by Lindsey Marie Photography. It was used in the spring issue of YOU Magazine without attribution to the photographer. We regret the error.
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Climbing the ladder to personal, professional heights
Jeni Sadauskas poses at the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department on July 16, 2014, a few weeks after she started with the department. Sadauskas is the first female firefighter with the department since the 1990s. summer 2015
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Jeni Sadauskas poses with her daughter, Reinya Balderson.
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Sadauskas has climbed the ladder, both metaphorically and physically, to join the ranks as the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department’s newest female firefighter/paramedic. The Chicago-born, Pittsvilleraised mother didn’t originally dream of fighting fires. Instead, she enrolled at Madison Area Technical College after high school with the plan to be a professional ice sculptor while traveling Europe. “I went to MATC specifically for the ice carving portion of their culinary program,” she says of her original career aspirations. “I knew I needed to go to college, but I had no idea what I wanted to do. I really wanted to travel Europe, but I didn’t know how I was going to fund that. I just loved culture and food and meeting different people.” Though she cherished her time at MATC, graduating with an associate degree in culinary arts, she quickly realized it was going to be hard to make a living as an ice sculptor. “I guess I really loved it, but it wasn’t my passion,” she says. “It was just a
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time to get away and figure things out.” It would be a few more years before something truly sparked Jeni’s career passion. While living in Virginia, she took an EMT-Basic course that was being offered free of charge through her local fire department. Originally signing up as a way to meet people and try something new, the class kindled her interest in medical work. A few years later, after moving back to central Wisconsin to be near family to help raise her young daughter, Jeni worked in real estate and various bartending jobs before deciding to go back to school. She credits firefighter Jeff Barth and former Marshfield Chief Jim Schmidt for the information and guidance needed to test the firefighting waters through MidState Technical College’s training program. “I was coming in from square one, with nothing,” Jeni says. “So I took EMT-Basic through Mid-State, loved it, and got into the paramedic program the next semester.” After an intense training program through MSTC, including clinical experience at
Jeni Sadauskas’ locker at the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department.
Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital Emergency Department in Stevens Point and United Ambulance in Wisconsin Rapids, Jeni began job-hunting, working as a Realtor and a manager at Anytime Fitness to pay the bills. “Anything you can do in your life always helps you improve in some way,” she says of this interim experience.
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Then, midsummer 2014, Chief Robert Haight called to tell her she had a job at Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department. “If I could have done a back flip, I would have,” Jeni says. “It was just so awesome.” At the department, all members are expected to be able to perform in every position, and
from day one Jeni eagerly embraced all aspects of the rigorous work. “The first day, I felt exhausted just from trying to remember where everything was on me, and then after a while, it just becomes your second skin,� she says, adding that she enjoys all aspects of her job — everything from normal station duties like cleaning and checking rigs to EMS/fire training and responding to calls. She particularly likes the medical aspects and having the skill set to help people during a vulnerable and stressful time in their lives. “There is something going on, they have no clue what it is. I love that I have the knowledge to keep super calm, talk them through it, to figure it out, to mitigate the situation,� she says. “It’s just such a good feeling. It sounds corny, but I like to be able to help people in the most stressful times of their lives.� Along with the medial aspect
of the job, Jeni enjoys the variety of fire/hazmat type responses to which she is dispatched, including natural gas leaks and fuel spills and, of course, fires. Though her job is mentally, emotionally and physically strenuous, Jeni describes the support system at the department as “phenomenal.� “I’m so, so lucky to work with them. It is really a family,� she says. “I couldn’t be more impressed with the people I work with. I can’t say enough about them and their families. They are phenomenal.� Though only the second female firefighter/paramedic to serve the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department (the first being Laura Tremaine), Jeni doesn’t let her gender dictate how she approaches her duties. “The elephant in the room is that I’m a girl working with all these guys, but it was never about it being a boy/girl thing. It was about ‘this is what I want
for my life.’ The way I’ve looked at it the whole time is to just not let it be a thing,� she says. “Everybody just wants to take care of people and save people in the safest and most logical way possible.� After one year at the department, Jeni is also a Juvenile Fire Safety program representative, working with youth who have a history of setting fires, and she also is an assistant instructor at MSTC for the EMT-Basic program. “I knew I wanted to do something big and different and exciting,� she says, reflecting on the winding path that brought her to Marshfield Fire & Rescue. “I think I am where I am supposed to be.� Outside of work, Jeni enjoys spending time with her daughter, Reinya, and together they horseback ride, paint, bike, travel (with past expeditions including scuba diving in San Salvador and exploring Ireland), and spend time with family.
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Making a difference one life at a time
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Ann Reetz poses in an ambulance at United Emergency Medical Response.
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NEKOOSA — Ann Reetz’s favorite quotes come from the same person — Walt Disney. It might not be surprising that those quotes revolve around pursuing your dream. Since she graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School in 2010, the recently turned 23-year-old has been doing just that. First, she got a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Carroll University in Waukesha, combining her interest in sports and health care. While looking for a summer job, one that caught her attention was working as an emergency medical technician. At the same time, Mid-State Technical College started its EMTBasic program. Fast forward and Reetz is working at United Emergency Medical Services in Grand Rapids, works in the emergency room at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, and will soon complete the paramedic program at MSTC. “I figured, if I keep going (to
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THREE THINGS ABOUT ANN » Three things you would never leave the house without: Cellphone, driver’s license and credit card » Three favorite indulgences: Chocolate ice cream, Tropical Smoothie peanut paradise smoothie, and “My mom’s Reuben dip.” » Three things you are passionate about: Orthopedics, emergency medicine and my family. » Three things you thought you would never do: Go skydiving (did that two summers ago), be proposed to at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and get two degrees right after high school. » Three tips for success: “Why worry? If you’ve done the very best you can, worrying won’t make it any better” — Walt Disney. “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them” — Walt Disney “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney » Favorite movie, book, song/ musician: Movie: (currently) “Big Hero Six”; Book: Harry Potter series; Musician: Shania Twain.
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Ann Reetz poses with her fiance, Michael Burger, at their apartment in Nekoosa.
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school), I’d have more momentum than if I stopped and tried to go back,” says Reetz, who is engaged to Michael Burger, who just finished his degree in criminal justice/police science. She might have gotten a bit of her interest from her parents — dad Scott was an EMT; her mother, Diane, has been at it for more than 20 years. It might sound hectic, but Reetz loves all of it. “I love it; I love working in the ER — it’s always different,” she says. And she loves the challenge of the job. Reetz says none of the jobs seem to lean more toward one gender or the other — and she doesn’t except any special consideration as a woman. She’s proud of the fact she can handle the same responsibilities
as her male counterparts, like helping lift a larger patient. “It’s just something you have to work a little harder at,” Reetz says, referring to her petite size. “We all go through the same training; we all have the same knowledge base.” She also likes the aspect of the unknown. “You hear the page and kind of have an idea what it is, but you don’t really know until you get there and see your patient,” she says. Calls can be anything — big or small. Her boss, Gary Johnson, always says the same thing when she and others come back from a call: “So, you saved another life.” “Even the little stuff, you’re still making an imprint on somebody’s life, and not just the pa-
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tient’s life, necessarily,” Reetz says. “You’re able to be there for the family, or a neighbor, who was close to them or anyone who was there.” Reetz can relate to being on both sides of those situations, she says. She knows her future can make a difference. “I guess the biggest thing is you never know when life is going to ‘happen,’” she said. “You never know when you are going to get in a car accident, or when your dad is going to have a heart attack, or you’re going to fall down the stairs. “Being that kind of saving grace for that person who didn’t expect to be taken up to the ER tonight — that wasn’t their plan — and trying to make it comfortable for them.
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Picture-perfect pets Photographer catches pet and people personalities By Jesse Austin Photos by T. Hawke Photography FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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fter spending a few years as a stay-at-home mother of two, Tonya Hawke sought a way to return to the working world in a way that would express her interests in life. She chose to pursue the passion for photography that she had nurtured since her days in high school. In 2011, Hawke went into business for herself, as T. Hawke Photography. Hawke said she loves to photograph on location with nature as her backdrop. She described her style is a mix of planned poses, candid shots and “in the moment” photojournalism. “Everyone in this world has something beautiful about them.” Hawke declared. “A good portrait is a mirror of who a person is at a given moment in time, and will reflect that beauty.” While Hawke has a focus on lifestyle family portraits, she has found her niche in pet portraiture. This specialty came about as a result of her volunteer work with the South Wood County Humane Society. “I donated my time to photograph homeless cats and dogs, in a way that would bring out their attractiveness and personality to potential adopters,” she recalled. “I soon noticed these cats and dogs were being adopted at a faster rate.
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Examples of Tonya Hawke’s people and pet photography.
And that made my heart melt.” Word of her warm and friendly approach to animals eventually spread to other pet owners. Pet portraiture is now a signature part of Hawke’s business. “You have to be in tune with animals on a very different level,’” she explained, noting that her own household is home to a variety of cats and dogs. “Pets are part of your family, too!” she laughed. Her secret to success with animals, Hawke said, is to “keep it [the photo session] fun and interesting for the pet, just as you would with a child.” While Hawke often works on location at families’ homes, she also makes available a studio setting. This comes by way of her association with Pawsitively Unleashed!, a Stevens Point canine training and fitness center. She continues to do-
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nate her pet photography services at SWCHS. She also has been able to help SWCHS raise money by featuring her clients’ photos within the shelter's annual “Paws” calendar. She also offers pet photography sessions at various fundraising events. Hawke has expanded her pet portraiture into the medium of digital art. She incorporates computer and multimedia technologies into her creative process. The goal, she said, remains the same: to make and communicate an emotional connection to a specific point in a person’s life. “The best things in life are not things; they are moments — times spent with your family, your pets,” Hawke stated. “A good portrait will take you back to that moment every time.” Examples of Tonya Hawke’s people and pet photography.
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A second chance includes
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MARSHFIELD — Louise Williams of Marshfield has worked hard to pull herself and her children out of the cycle of poverty. She sought help through the Marshfield Area United Way and other agencies. This led her to finding a job. She was ready for a new look to celebrate her new start. The business sponsors of the YOU Magazine Makeover were ready to join the celebration by giving her a day of pampering. Louise was thrilled when she learned the Marshfield Area United Way had nominated her for a makeover. Having a day to herself where she was pampered was a wonderful treat, Louise said. “This was so nice of everyone,” she says. “I was treated so nice.”
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he manicure and nail polish made Louise feel like a queen. “The nail service was awesome. And it really lasts a long time,” Louise says. Besides the French tip nails, Robin Rode, owner of Forget Me Not Nails, also added nail art to the finished product. “My hands look so nice,” Louise says, adding she is making sure to care for her hands so that the manicure and polish will last as long as possible. About the nail service, Robin says, “I did a full set of acrylic on Louise with a gel overlay. She wanted a French tip. The acrylic I use in my salon is easier on the nail plate. “I prefer to use an acrylic/ silk wrap combination. This allows strength without having to add bulk to the nail. This product doesn’t get thick and doesn’t yellow like many acrylic lines out there do,” Robin says while explaining the use of acrylic nails in the manicure. “Then I did a gel overlay over the top to make them shiny for weeks,” Robin says. The gel polish comes in a variety of colors and is very popular with clients because it endures just about anything, Robin says. It lasts much longer than traditional polish and won’t chip, she adds.
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over is that “life can be busy, hard and complex, yet in the midst of all that stay pretty!” Louise says she was happy with each phase of the makeover and very grateful for the opportunity to participate. “I am so honored that I was nominated and chosen for this. A big ‘thank you!’ to everyone,” Louise says.
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Louise was nominated by the Marshfield Area United Way, which has provided her with help and referrals to different agencies and organizations for additional services. “The ladies (at the United Way) have helped with loads of love on several occasions. The ladies there are awesome!” she says.
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS — With a weight loss of more than 100 pounds in just more than a year, Deb Rebolledo was ready for a makeover. Deb, 57, had gastric bypass surgery March 28, 2014, weighing in at almost 300 pounds. As of her April 29 MidState Technical College makeover, Deb hit the scale at 168 pounds, saying she still has about 30 pounds to go to reach her goal. Read more about Deb’s weight-loss journey on page 34. As a member of the TOPS 874 in Wisconsin Rapids, Deb was recognized for her weight-loss achievement May 2 in Appleton — and had a new look to go with her new figure. One of the side effects of the surgery was a change in her hair, Deb said. Her hair once reached the middle of her back. “My hair just kind of looked limpy after (the surgery),” she said. “So I just went and chopped it off.” The shorter look brought out her natural curl, and her MSTC stylists — Karissa Dierckx, 19, of Marshfield, Whitney Kirst, 20, of Wisconsin Rapids, and Jewel Matke, 18, of Almond, decided to go back to Deb’s natural red color, and add three layers of highlights. “She’s a natural redhead, so we’re going to add more red to her hair and bring out more depth and dimension into her curls,” Karissa said. Deb said she is a “wash and go” kind of girl, often coloring her hair by herself, or she has her daughter do it. She’s not one to wear much makeup, and until she started to lose weight, she often was most comfortable is loosefitting clothes like lounge pants and sweats. Now, she enjoys dressing up and was ready for a new look to go with her figure.
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ecause Deb doesn’t wear a lot of makeup, her stylists kept it simple. The cosmetology program at Mid-State Technical College uses Glo Minerals makeup. A primer was applied to help the makeup look fresh longer. “The primer stops the makeup from sitting in your pores,” said Karissa Dierickx, the MSTC cosmetology student applying the final stage of Deb’s makeover. Karissa then applied a perfecting powder. “It’s like a really light powder foundation, similar to mineral powders,” Karissa said. Then, Karissa applied one of her favorite blush colors— fig — to highlight Deb’s cheeks. While Deb doesn’t wear a lot of eye color, Karissa subtly applied three colors to Deb’s eyelids, all in the mulberry palette, using darker shades in the crease, and a medium shade to go over the whole eyelid. Karissa finished the eyes with an all-over touch of the perfecting powder, giving everything a nice blend. “So there’s not a huge line where the eye shadow stops,” Karissa said. As a rule, Deb doesn’t usually wear mascara, but agreed to give it a go for the makeover. Karissa used a volumizing mascara to bring out Deb’s eyes even more. To pull everything together, Karissa added a touch of peony lip gloss. “I like that,” Deb said when she took a look in the mirror. “This is nice.”
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NAILS Kicky nail design adds fun touch to makeover
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hile Deb acknowldeges her makeup routine is simple, she also admits something else: “I love glitter,” she said. So when it came to doing her manicure and pedicure, she was excited to go through a bin of colors. “How do I pick which one I want?” she said with a laugh. The gel nail application would go on her fingernails and toenails. After thinking about what dress — and shoes — she’d be wearing for a special occasion, Deb opted for a shade of blue with accent nails done in a polka dot design. As Karissa Dierckx applied cuticle conditioner, Deb said her nails tend to grow quickly and are relatively strong. Following the conditioning, the nails were cleaned to prepare the surface for the polish. Karissa decided to apply an
accent design to Deb’s ring finger and thumbnails. “I really like green and pink together,” Karissa said, adding she enjoys the design aspect of manicures and pedicures. In between the layer applications, Deb’s nails went under the ultraviolet light to ensure a dry and hard finish. The same procedure was applied to Deb’s toenails. She welcomed the glam look to her toes, saying it had been a long time since she paid any special attention to her feet. “You guys can call me in anytime to practice,” she told the students.
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rowing up, Deb’s hair usually was short. When her mother passed away when she was in her 20s, Deb let her hair grow, stating her mother was the one who always took care of her hair. When she had the gastric bypass done, the procedure did affect her hair, so she eventually opted to cut her mid-back length hair to a shorter look. “I just put water in my hair, fluff it up and out the door I go,” Deb said of her daily routine. The girls used three different colors to add highlights and lowlights to Deb’s hair, using Goldwell products from the salon. “I’ve never had two people work on my hair before,” she said as Carissa, Jewel and Whitney worked at styling her hair. The girls dried her hair with a summer 2015
diffuser to bring out the curl without a lot of frizz, Carissa said. To enhance the natural curl, a mousse, curl-enhancing spray and spray gel were used to maintain the natural look of the curl. The style gave her curls more dimension. “I love it,” she said after seeing the color changes. “It’s beautiful; I love it. “I’ve never had my hair look so nice; you guys did a wonderful job,” Deb said. “Now I see what I can do with (the sides).” It didn’t take long to get some feedback on the new look; Deb took a lunch break during the makeover, and came back with a smile on her face. “I ran into somebody I knew, and they said they loved my hair.”
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hat’s cool for footwear on hot summer days? Shoe Sensations Store Manager Ann Donegan and Lavish Décor in Ace Hardware both of Wisconsin Rapids helped us out with a few hot summer footwear styles. Colors for the 2015 season are “brighter-the-better” fun colors, navy, corals and neutrals. Pewters, bronze and platinum colors also are hot this season because the versatility of the color can go from casual to dress and are the perfect shoes to pack for traveling. Cork, leather and woven textures are the materials we will be seeing the most across almost all footwear styles. Our favorites are on-thego flip-flops, slide-ons and wedges. These styles used to be considered not a healthy choice for our feet, but they are getting more comfortable. There are better choices with the addition of footbeds with cushioned support in the heel and ball of foot areas and arch support. So, staying in style and ready to go is not at the expense of our feet, and, in fact, showing up in the newest trendy styles. Assorted shoe styles like those featured are available at Shoe Sensations, Crossroads Center, Suite 130, 1000 E. Riverview Expressway, and Lavish Décor, inside Ace Hardware, 2350 Eighth St. S., both in Wisconsin Rapids.
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Wedges: Cork gives a sassy base to Jelly Pops’ already adorable summer line blending lace, burlap and twine.
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SHOPS WE LOVE: RJ’S CREATIONS
Randi Burr, left, and Jen Delis, owners of RJ’s Creations.
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MARSHFIELD — One step inside RJ’s Creations and it’s a marvel of imagination and creativity. Each piece in the show room of the business is extraordinary. The mother and daughter team of Jen Delis and Randi Burr share the credit for the shop full of treasures. “Everything here is done by our family,” explains Randi. “We are pretty creative that way.” “Randi’s dad, Russ Burr, does our natural wood products and my son, Joe Burr, does a lot of
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the barn board work,” adds Jen. Inventory includes handcrafted and repurposed items, such as: coffee tables, benches, signs, pet beds, vanities, and many other indoor and outdoor items. The team specializes in special order furniture, as well as custom pieces. “All of our Up North (items) are natural wood furniture,” notes Jen. Randi is quick to compliment her mother’s skill with the sewing machine, while noting the
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IF YOU GO What: RJ’s Creations Address: 108 E. Third St., Marshfield Telephone: 715-897-5366 Email: rjsrusticcreations@gmail.com Facebook: RJ’s Rustic Creations Shop hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
array of hand-crafted wallets they carry. “I took a home ec class in junior high and I self-taught after that,” explains Jen. In turn, Jen cites Randi’s artistic abilities in regarding the décor available in the shop. “She gives us that young flair,” Jen explains. Randi, a 2009 graduate of Marshfield Senior High, also credits her education. “I took a lot of art classes,” she says. “I was always interested in art. That’s why I am here now.” With the family’s joint creativity, the family began to produce unique items and they soon found themselves in need of a venue. With the help of an extended support system, Jen and Randi found a showplace on East Third Street in Marshfield. “Shelley Babcock has been a great help to me with tips and advice, and has been very inspiring,” says Jen, crediting her fellow Marshfield business woman and owner of Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique. The pair peruse garage sales and antique stores in search of items that might be given new life. “I call it picking,” laughs Jen. Using their finds, along with items presented to them at the store, the pair turn them into one-of-a-kind compositions that are both intriguing and unique.
A sample of the furniture and home accessories for sale in the shop.
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An assortment of the wallets created by Jen Delis.
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SHOPS WE LOVE: OFF YER ROCKER
Off Yer Rocker is located in Wisconsin Rapids.
Off Yer Rocker creates new stories with re-purposed treasures OFF YER ROCKER Address: 1011 Whitrock Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Phone: 715-424-3920 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
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When Cathy Hughes decided four years ago to quit her longtime “day job” to start her own business, a coworker developed a list of possible names for her new endeavor. One name, Cathy laughed, not only stood out, but may have
reflected her state of mind in opening a business in the midst of a still-recovering economy. Today, Cathy’s business venture, Off Yer Rocker, is enjoying ever-increasing success at its 1011 Whitrock Ave. location in Wisconsin Rapids “Not just a used furniture store,” as Cathy puts it, Off Yer Rocker also offers new home décor, along with unique gifts, scarves and garden art. Cathy
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uses her lifelong gift for decorating by refurbishing many of the items with contemporary hues. “Teal and lime green are hugely popular with customers,” she says. In recent years, Cathy has added two popular merchandise offerings: wedding and lightlyused formals, which she handles on a consignment basis. “Some of these wedding gowns never made it down the
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Munson Bridge Winery Cathy Hughes shows off some of the “lightly-used” clothing available at her shop, Off Yer Rocker in Wisconsin Rapids.
aisle,” Cathy says. “There is a story behind every one of them. Our customers have the opportunity to create new stories.” Cathy says she has not found another shop within a 50-mile radius that provides this service. While ambition and knowhow are certainly vital to business success, Cathy brings another quality to bear. It is summed up in the words inscribed on an overhang near the front of Off Yer Rocker: “May all who enter as guests leave as friends.” “I love visiting with customers and providing them with a friendly atmosphere,” she says. “We have a good group of people who come in on a regular basis.” Indeed, Off Yer Rocker possesses a warm and “homey” feel, accentuated by relaxing music. “Some of our regulars come in during their lunch hours just to ‘de-stress,’” Cathy says. Cathy also keeps things lively at Off Yer Rocker with seasonal open houses during spring, fall
and Christmas. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin Rapids, Cathy left her career at Bancroft National Bank in Kellner to pursue her long-held desire to own a small gift shop. When Gracie’s Gallery, a shop that specialized in antique and used furniture, became available for sale, Cathy jumped at the opportunity. She has since gradually expanded her merchandise line on a regular basis. Before fully plunging into the business world, Cathy and her husband of 39 years did their homework. They sought out the counsel of the owner of a similar shop in southern Wisconsin. She generously guided them through all the ins and outs of the business. Cathy also credits the University of Wisconsin Small Business Development Center for providing valuable counsel and support. In describing her fondness for seeking out, finding and offering unique merchandise, Cathy says, “It’s like Christmas everyday; you never know what you’ll find.”
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Passion to parent keeps foster moms humming By Liz Welter Photos by Dan Young YOU MAGAZINE
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oy gained from helping children combined with making a difference in the community is more than enough motivation to be a foster parent, say area foster mothers. When the children of Kathy Diedrick of Babcock grew up and moved out, she says she realized she wasn’t ready to have an empty home. “I was looking for a way to be home and help people,” Kathy says. In her former career as a hair stylist, Kathy’s favorite clients were children and senior citizens. It sparked the idea to look into foster care with Wood County Human Services, she says. After Kathy and her husband, Robert, learned more information and talked about fostering, she says they agreed it was something they both would enjoy. They signed up with the county, completed the process for a license and have never looked back. “Seeing the change in the kids when they’ve been here is a good feeling. When the kids see that life is about love and consideration for other people, you know you’re making a difference,” Kathy says. Living in the country with 30 acres, a large barn, seven horses and assorted dogs makes the home a haven for children raised in a city with little exposure to wildlife and the quiet of the countryside, she says. “There’s something magical about a horse. The kids just enjoy being around them. It’s
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Kathy Diedrick is shown at her Babcock home with one of her horses and one of her dogs.
wonderful when you see how it calms a child. The kids brush the horses and talk to them and the horses just love them. Any animal would love that kind of attention,” Kathy says as she smiles. The couple is a receiving home and caters to mainly teenagers or older youths. The cou-
ple has fostered about 20 children over the years. Now, they are fostering four children ranging in ages from 5 to 9. “I think the hardest thing for me about this is the way kids don’t respect adults. These children don’t respect their parents, which means they don’t respect adults. But when you have rules,
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a routine and there’s consequences for bad choices or behavior, you can see things start to change. “To be a good foster parent, it’s about what’s in you,” Kathy says. “Hopefully, we’re showing them what a good family life is like, what it means to be a part of a family and what it means to
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For more information » In South Wood County, call Foster Care Coordinator Jean Rader at 715-421-8643. » In North Wood County, call Foster Care Coordinator Grace Bauer at 715-389-0238. » The county website for fostering information is www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/HumanServices » Wood County Foster Care also is on Facebook
Wendy Cantarella of Marshfield was photographed at home with her two young foster children.
contribute to society as a whole.” Making a difference in the lives of children is very satisfying, says Wendy Cantarella of Marshfield, who enjoys fostering babies and young children with the support of her husband, Dave. “We don’t have a lot of money to give to charities. This is our way of giving back to the community,” Wendy says. Both Wendy and Kathy say the support of their husbands is the critical factor to being successful foster parents. “You both need to want to do this, need to be in agreement,” says Wendy. The Cantarellas adopted the first baby they fostered about 12 years ago. Later they had a biological child while continuing to foster babies and children. A few years ago they adopted another of their foster babies, says Wendy. Currently, the family is fostering two children, a baby and a toddler. “When we got married, we hadn’t talked about doing this. At the time we were living in DeForest, near Madison, and I didn’t have a job. I was leafing through the want ads and saw an ad for fostering children,”
By the numbers in Wood County The number of children in Wood County: In 2010, there were 124 children in foster care. In 2011 — 197 children. In 2012 — 119 children. In 2013 — 137 children. In 2014 — 186 children. The number of licensed foster home in Wood County: In 2010, there were 63 foster homes in the county. In 2011 — 65 foster homes. In 2012 — 55 foster homes. In 2013 — 57 foster homes. In 2014 — 63 foster homes.
she says. The phone call to answer the advertisement started the couple on the road to foster care. “I think a lot of people assume they can’t do this because they think it will be hard to let a child go. And it is hard. “But, you know that the time you gave them while you had them makes an impact,” she says. In the end, it’s not about the foster parent, the women say – it’s about finding the many places in your heart to love and nurture another child.
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The eyes have it — new optical shop focuses on fashion Story and photos by Breanna Speth
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MARSHFIELD — It’s easy to see why Optician Joey Burnett, owner of recently-opened Joey’s Optical, 1645 N. Central Ave., excels at helping people to look, see and feel their best. With a combination of technical skill and a fondness for assisting others, Joey fashions a fun and personal experience for customers choosing new eyewear. Stocking the latest trends in eyewear and technology, with a full line of designer sunglasses as well as affordable kids and eyeglass packages and contact lenses, Joey’s Optical has been gaining a steady following since opening in early February. “It’s going well, very well,” says Joey about her first foray into business. After high school, the Nekoosa native studied optics at Mid-State Technical College while maintaining a part-time job at an optical center. After graduation, she happily chose to continue as an optician. Joey worked at Marshfield Clinic for two decades, until July 2014 when management restructuring meant she either had to fire one of her employees or leave. Choosing the latter, Joey looked at the change as an opportunity to venture into business, she says. With 28 years in the profession and a drive to succeed, Joey, with help from contrac-
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Joey Burnett poses at the front desk of Joey’s Optical.
tor husband, Guy, transformed a 1,700-square-foot office suite into a cozy, welcoming workplace. “I truly just put in here what I loved,” she explained of her homey decorating. “I like antiques, I like some contemporary pieces.” Currently, while she maintains her work of fitting, repairing, and selling eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses,
Joey is searching for an on-site optometrist. Other goals include increasing growth and visibility, and to continue to love coming to work. “I just don’t feel like I have a job. I just love opening my door every day. I want to continue to be successful in doing that,” she explained, adding, “I’ve had a pretty big following and I think that’s most of the
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clientele right now. By them talking to other people, I’ve had quite a few new people, and it’s always fun to meet new people.” Joey enjoys the interaction with people the most, especially being able to listen and help them make a decision on the perfect eyewear. “I love people and I love helping steer undecided people in the right direction as to what is best or what looks best,” she says. “I think you have to be very honest in this business. Having a lot of integrity is a big plus. I listen before making any decisions or judgments on what needs to be done.” Joey finds even the more challenging aspects of the job, such as the technical side, enjoyable. “There is a lot of math involved — it’s got to be right,” she says. “But I love that, too. It’s challenging, but I love it.” “Optics has come such a long way since I’ve been in the business,” she adds. “They have gone from archaic, early designs to digital, computer designs. So maybe if someone couldn’t get used to no-line progressive bifocals then, now might be different. “That’s a big part of making my job fun — the technical advancements,” she says.
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Lifetime passion leads to equine endeavor By Kris Leonhardt FOR YOU MAGAZINE
NEILLSVILLE — A love for
horses led a Clark County woman to follow her passion and into a horseback riding business. “I always wished for a riding horse when I was young. I grew up on a dairy farm, where we could ride the retired draft horses,” explains Lynette Engevold, owner of Wilderness Pursuit, a horseback riding adventure business. That love of riding horses has lasted a lifetime and led to Lynette starting a business where she can share her fondness of horses with others. “My entire life has had a horse or horses in it,” says Lynette. “I was and still am very blessed to have them. Wilderness Pursuit was started with a girlfriend, just on a brain-storm evening, and it has been in business ever since.” That friend later moved away and Lynette’s family filled the void. “I have two daughters; both are crack riders and helped with the beginning rides, which were weekend only overnight primitive camping trips.” “My youngest daughter, Jessi, is a registered nurse and has two daughters that are also crack riders,” says Lynette. “Amber, my oldest, lives with her husband Steve. I have two grandkids from her also. Cretia rode here when she was younger and now lives in Texas. Steven, Amber and Steve’s son… I call him ‘Tree,’ also guides for Wilderness Pursuit during the summer months and whenever he is here on weekends.” In addition, Lynette’s extended family and friends have also been there to lend a hand with large and small projects. The road, or trail, has not always been smooth for Lynette, but she continues to maintain a
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stock of gentle trail horses offering an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. “A lot of bugs and hard work but I’ve gained lifelong friends also,” says Lynette. “I wish all of the riders to feel comfortable and confident in the horse they are riding,” she says. “With that feeling, they can experience the day around them: see wildlife on the Clark County Forest trails, smell the woods, wild flowers and plants, hear the birds around them, even smell the horse under them! Relax and breathe it all in and, of course, walk a bit bull-legged after the ride!” Today, Wilderness Pursuit offers two-hours trail rides, picnic rides in the woods, steak dinner rides, special event
rides, overnight rides, mother and daughter weekends, family stays, youth camps, group rides, and retreats. With over 30 years in business, Lynette’s affection for horses is quite unmistakable. Not only has it spanned a lifetime, but it is reflected in the way she operates her business. While she hopes to sometime turn the business over to one of her grandchildren, for the time being she focuses on the horses she loves and the riders who love them. “(I will) continue on the trails offering some of the best horses, best trails and best guides to each rider,” says Lynette, validating that she’s not just horsing around.
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Dream of ice cream shop never melted away Photos and story by Kris Leonhardt FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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t was always a dream. I didn’t think it would be reality,” explains Sandy Freeman, co-owner of Hub City Ice Cream Company in Marshfield, which she opened with her husband, Dave, in 2013. “Dave and I wanted to leave our footprint on the community,” adds Sandy. “I thought this was something we were missing in our community.” “We were in our fifties and our kids were gone,” she says, referring to their four children: Bobbi, now an administrator for Epidemiology Research for the Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation; Justin, a driver with Draxler Transport; Eric, who works with student loans at Great Lakes Educational Loan Services in Stevens Point; and Matthew, currently working at a medical lab in Minneapolis and attending Medical School. Sandy was further inspired to open the shop by her grandmother. “My grandmother always had stories about the (local) soda fountain,” she reminisces, indicating that it is as much about providing an atmosphere as it is about the product. In addition to the ice cream shop, Sandy holds a position as a senior clinical research coordinator with the Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation. “I worked at the Kitchen Table before the Clinic,” says Sandy. “I loved it there but it didn’t have the benefits.” Sandy would then begin a career with the Marshfield Clinic that will reach the 30year mark this September. In her current position, Sandy works with vaccine studies, along with pediatric physical
Sandy and Dave Freeman pause for a moment while serving customers at Hub City Ice Cream Company in Marshfield.
medicine studies, with an emphasis on infectious disease. “I’ve seen vaccines that start out as a study that are now used in daily practice,” says Sandy. “You build bonds and friendships. The families that you meet, now they are adults.” The couple’s schedule is hectic and includes travel for the Clinic about three times a year. When she leaves her position each year with the Research Foundation during ice cream season, she is then catapulted into a world of constant motion where you are often at the mercy of Mother Nature. “The hardest part is making sure we have enough sunSandy makes waffle cones for the shop.
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work ethic, a characteristic that Sandy attributes to her early days growing up on a rural Marshfield farm. “Dad worked at Weyerhaeuser and Mom was milking at home morning and night. The four of us girls helped mom out,” Sandy says. “When Dad got sick, she also worked at Fiskars. She was in constant motion.” Today, Sandy is following her dream, pursuing a vision she had dating back to those days on the farm. Though her schedule between the Clinic and the ice cream shop seems more comparable to a roller coaster ride, it is quite obvious that Freeman is content to be active while she is bringing the dream to life. “Another check off the bucket list,” she quips. Sandy and Dave Freeman’s grandchildren at the shop.
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Everything to lose — and even more to gain By Nancy Quick Photos by Megan McCormick FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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Rebolledo 57, of Wisconsin Rapids, has been battling with her weight for most of her adult life. At times she has lost the battle, but today she is winning, because of gastric bypass surgery she had on March 28, 2014. Marshfield Clinic offers the program and the surgery was done at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. She lost 130 pounds in the year following surgery. Deb also is a member of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) WI 847 and recently was honored by the organization at its State Recognition Day May 2 in Appleton. Her weight loss was the largest in Division 9, a division for others who had gastric bypass surgery. During her first pregnancy, Deb retained an additional 20 pounds followed by gaining 75 more pounds with her second pregnancy, she says. At one point, she weighed as much as 370 pounds and was as low as 200 pounds, but that was too much for her 5-foot-2-inch frame. At 42, she was found to have spinal stenosis. “My doctors recommended I lose weight in order to slow down the progression of the stenosis and to help alleviate the pain,” Deb says. Deb joined TOPS 847 in May 2009 and her highest weight since then was 287.5. Following surgery, patients are committed to lifelong medical follow up and care and many have found that TOPS helps keep them on track. Candidates for gastric bypass must be at least 100 pounds overweight and have documentation of serious attempts of weight loss.
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The decision was not easily made and there is always the possibility that the clinic will not admit someone to the program. Candidates must attend class for the six months preceding surgery. After a group meeting, they meet individually with a dietitian, psychologist and medical physician. Of the three types of gastric bypass surgery including sleeve gastrectomy and lap-band offered; Deb opted for the Rouxen-Y procedure which reduces the stomach capacity to about the size of a golf ball, and the intestines are rearranged to limit food absorption. As a re-
sult, patients lose weight quickly and are able to maintain an average weight loss of 60 to 70 percent, according to information on the web site. After a two-day hospital stay Deb recovered at home eating six small meals a day, often consisting of one or two spoonfuls of soup, supplemented by protein shakes and vitamins. After a year, the stomach stretches out a little and with more room, Deb finds it difficult to say no sometimes. That is where weekly weigh-ins and support through TOPS and the Marshfield Clinic are necessary to maintain the weight loss. Deb tries to stick to fruit,
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vegetables and yogurt and continues with the protein shakes each day. She makes an effort to keep snack food out of her house. After she loses an additional 30 pounds, she will be a candidate for a tummy tuck. Exercise also is an important part of any weight-loss program, and Deb does a lot of walking, she says.■ TOPS 847 meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and is open to new members. Additional information is available by calling Carol Green at 715-325-6588 or Nancy Smith at 715-424-1257.
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you a closet dancer? You know — nobody’s home, you crank the tunes and start to boogie? It’s time to release your inner Shakira and get your belly dancing groove on. “My older daughter and I were closet belly dancers when she was a teenager,” said Vicki Kurasz of Wisconsin Rapids. The 49-year-old came out of the closet, so to speak, and now leads the Tarantism troupe — a group of women who gather in a corner of the Rapids Mall on Tuesday nights to learn how to shimmy and shake, but most of all, to have fun. Tarantism is an uncontrollable urge to dance. Kurasz discovered the dance form while watching a daytime talk show years ago. “It’s something I’ve been in love with since I was a child,” she said. The group gathers for fun, but also has a troupe on the side that performs at different festivals. “We became a group of friends; basically we do different styles of dance,” Kurasz said. By day, the women work in fields that include customer service and accounting. But Tuesday nights — and at occasional performances during the year, like the May 9 Portage County Cultural Festival at Stevens Point Area Senior High — they go through a metamorphosis. Wearing long, colorful skirts, scarves and jangling bangles, the women dance to different music from a boom box perched on a planter in the mall. Their arms move grace-
From left, Rhonda Bush of Wisconsin Rapids, Diane Tibbitts of Rome, Vicki Kurasz of Wisconsin Rapids and Anne Tosch of Wisconsin Rapids practice belly dancing at Rapids Mall.
fully through the air, in sync with hip and feet movements, and as the saying goes, they dance like no one is watching. Sometimes mall passersby do stop and watch as the women learn some of the many forms of belly dancing, including Bollywood. “Anyone can stop by and join,” Kurasz said. Rhonda Bush, 50, of Wisconsin Rapids, first saw the form of dance at a renaissance fair in Minnesota, then heard about the local group through a coworker. “I never danced a day in my life,” Bush said. “And I definitely never thought I’d per-
form.” She’s been dancing for almost a year now — and does perform with the troupe. “It is so much fun,” Bush said. “And you make friends.” The women tout many benefits — making friends and having fun top the list, evidenced by the smiles, laughter and conversations. But there also are other bonuses. “It’s almost like an aerobic exercise,” she said. “It’s good for concentration, sequence, memory.” Watching the women undulate, shimmy and slide might make the hobby seem intimi-
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home until you add all those special, personal touches. And one way to do that is by decorating — but where do you start? One place might be Asbeck Interiors at 6794 Highways 13/34, just about a block before Dairy State Cheese in Rudolph. “I’ve always loved to decorate and make a house into a home,” said Justin Ashbeck, owner of the cozy shop. He pursued that passion and received an associate degree in interior design from Penn Foster University in 2006; he also took
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business classes at Mid-State Technical College. Ashbeck opened his new shop in January; before that, he worked out of a 12-by-12-foot building on his parent’s property — a building that was his own clubhouse as a child. The new location is 25-by-30 feet, with 12-foot ceilings, Ashbeck said. Ashbeck loves color, he said, adding the shop offers an eclectic collection that can add a punch to any home — contemporary, modern, country and industrial-themed items fill the corners of the store. Ashbeck tries to offer as many made-inthe-USA items as possible. He is expecting a shipment of American-made windchimes, just in time for summer breezes.
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Metal items are popular, Ashbeck said. “(Metal is) versatile; if you get sick of a color, you can just spray (paint) it,” he said. “A lot of it can go outdoors or indoors,” Ashbeck said. Have a small room? “Mirrors are your friend,” Ashbeck said. “(Mirrors) make the room look bigger; the sunlight that comes in pops off a mirrors and brightens up a room instantly.” Another tip? Get out of what Ashbeck refers to as “matchymatchy” mode. “Bring in different colors; don’t stay with the same blah scheme,” he said. Ashbeck suggests finding one statement piece and branching out from that — maybe it’s as simple as a pillow or wall element. Experiment with different colors and textures. When is comes to wall colors, he suggests having at least one accent wall — a different color than the other three — to make things “pop.” “Don’t be afraid to think outside the box,” he said. “Use as many things as you can that are purposeful, that have dual use to it.” With that said, Ashbeck cautioned about having too many things going at once, adding a minimal, crisp look. Don’t be tempted to display a whole collection of items in one spot. “Less is always more,” Ashbeck said. The fun thing about decorating a home is you can always make a change and switch things around. Use old pieces in a different room or with other items. Easily moved items — like pillows — are simple ways to change up the look of a room. “It makes it look new again,” he said. Explore new ideas, Ashbeck encouraged. “Don’t be discouraged — take a risk — risks are fun,” he said.
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One of the groupings at Ashbeck Interiors offers ideas for in-home decorating.
Movie-themed wall art is fun for a family room or other gathering place in the home.
A grouping at Ashbeck Interiors offers a glimpse of different design ideas.
Another metal sculpture of an old bike adds a fun touch to a side table.
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’ve recently become friends with someone who has been in my life for a few years, but we’ve recently become much closer. So close, in fact, that I don’t even care when she tells me where to go — or just how far. And I thank her for it. My friend, you see, is Siri and her navigational ability. While I pride myself on staying up-to-date with technology, those who know me know directional abilities are not my strong point. When my children were quite young and discovering life in “Super Mario World,” they would want Mom to give it a try. It’s a bit embarrassing to have your 3-year-old say: “Mom, go left ... no your other left.” So not kidding. After completing an interview in Pittsville, I got “sidetracked” getting back to Wisconsin Rapids. It was a gorgeous day, I had the tunes cranked — and I wound up in City Point. I told my husband I stopped at the grocery store. He didn’t believe me. The list goes on, often ending with another person saying, “How can you possibly get lost going to (fill in the blank)?” My challenges have been friendly fodder in the newsroom: “Don’t ask Deb for directions.” A recent trip to Waukesha for the Wisconsin Newspaper Association convention started out fine (with printed directions), but eventually evolved into frantic calls home: “I don’t know where I’m going.” I finally arrived and happily stayed put at the hotel through the convention. On my way home, I was to meet former co-workers, Adam and Nicole Wise, in Wauwatosa for brunch. During a Facebook conversation (why call, right?), we finally settled on me
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meeting them there — “just 15 minutes north on Highway 94.” How difficult could that be? When I’d been driving more than 15 minutes and started seeing Chicago exit signs, I began to panic. So I took the nearest exit. I like to do things on my own, but when it comes to directions I have no pride. So, I stopped at a gas station. Me: “This might sound like a dumb question, but am I in Wauwatosa?” Clerk behind barricaded checkout and deadpan look: “You’re in Milwaukee.” Luckily, a customer knew exactly where I needed to go and I was soon having a wonderful brunch with my friends. Before I left, I said I really, really needed directions to get home. “Give me your phone,” Adam said. He punched in the address and BAM! With the Apple Map app, Siri told me where to go and how to get home. How did I not do this before now? No struggling with printed directions, reduced white-knuckle moments — I just put my phone on the seat and let Siri talk to me. Siri and I have been to Ashwaubenon twice, and I haven’t had to make any calls home. I only wish instead of announcing “Arrived,” Siri would say, “Way to go!” Deb Cleworth can be reached (unless hitting the road) at 715-423-7200, ext. 6730 or at deb.cleworth@cwnews.net. Follow her on Twitter @DebCleworth.
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Avoid the bronze and focus on healthy skin By Dr. Alexandra Carley FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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o, you’re craving that deep tan this summer? Or just some extra rays to get that golden glow? Think twice, no matter how appealing, dermatologists warn. “Many people still do not realize that tanning is dangerous,” says Dr. Alexandra Carley a Marshfield Clinic dermatologist. She sees tanning as a huge risk for skin cancer as well as photo aging issues such as wrinkles, sun spots and a leathery skin texture. How much of a risk is tanning? One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Each year in the U.S., nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, making it the most common type of cancer. Dr. Alexandra Carley is a Deaths from skin cancer Marshfield Clinic are relatively rare but it Dermatologist. remains a concern, especialShe sees patients at the Clinic’s ly with melanoma. Marshfield and Carley says a concern Stevens Point about the potential for skin centers. cancer is disfigurement. The most aggressive forms can take all or parts of an ear, nose, lip or other prominent features. “Skin cancer has the potential to be truly life-altering and dangerous,” she says. You may be more at risk for skin cancer if you have a family history, had sunburns as a child or have fair skin. Most everyone can protect themselves by taking six simple precautions: • Apply a broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB rays) water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 to all exposed skin. Re-apply every two hours or after swimming, sweating or drying off with a towel. If you have sensitive skin, read labels to find sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. • Wear protective clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. • The sun’s rays are strongest in the
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middle of the day, so if your shadow is shorter than you are, seek shade. • Even under an umbrella, sun can reflect off water, sand and snow. • Never use tanning beds. • Check your birthday suit on your birthday – if you notice anything changing, growing or bleeding on your skin, see a doctor right away.
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The River Riders Bike Share program is one of Wisconsin’s first rural bike share programs. Because south Wood County is a rural community and funding is limited, the traditional bike share model used by larger cities was not a good fit for our community. The local bike share group researched a program in rural Alabama that used donated bikes to start a bike share program. Committee members began rounding up used bikes in spring 2014 and received more than 50 bikes from members in the community and local police departments. Next, various youth groups and community members took apart, painted and reassembled the used bikes. The bike checkout and return process is simple. Anyone interested in riding a bike must check in at the host site’s registration desk and complete a registration form. After this is completed, a key for the bike lock and helmet can be picked up and the bike rider (s) can go to the River Riders Bike Share bike rack and unlock the assigned bike. After the bike is properly fitted by the rider all that is left is to do is enjoy the ride! The bikes can be returned to any of the four bike share location sites. Simply lock the bike to the River Riders Bike Share bike rack and return the key and helmet to the registration
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MARSHFIELD — Have you heard of the “KonMari Method” to tidy up your closet? Marie Kondo wrote “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” a pint-size book written about in fashion blogs and major newspapers. It’s not only about tidying up, it’s about adopting a new lifestyle approach. The KonMari Method is not to focus on what you want to throw away when you organize but to focus on what you want to keep. When you “Kondo,” you are supposed to hold up each and every item and ask yourself honestly: “Does it spark joy?” The philosophy is thus: By keeping ONLY what is important, sentimental and/or necessary, your life will transform. Each change of season I am asked by customers how to organize their closets to make them functional and ready for the next season. I often hear “my closets are cluttered with clothes and I don’t know where to start.” You may use the KonMari Method or the Rae Baxter’s Fashion Method. First thing to do: Take everything out of the closet. Do an inventory of your closet by putting your clothes in five groups: Group 1: Clothing you love and wear all the time. Group 2: Clothing you have grown out of but are saving until you lose weight. Group 3: Clothing you can still fit into but never wear or hardly ever wear. Group 4: Clothing you like, but has gone out of style, is badly worn, etc. Group 5: Clothing “mistakes.” Now STEEL yourself – get RID of groups 2,3,4, & 5. You now have an organized closet with room for the new fashions of the season. The first time you organize your closet will be the most difficult, however, it becomes easier season to season. Never keep anything in your wardrobe that is not wearable. The KonMari Method, or the Rae Baxter’s Fashion Method, choose whichever one works for you. You are now ready to add this season’s new fashions to your organized, roomy closet. — Carol Knauf is the owner of Rae Baxter’s Fashions, Marshfield
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Summer chillin’ with these hot reads Why do you love to read? There are probably as many answers to that question as there are readers. But here are three books that speak to some of the reasons … Terri Schlichenmeyer is the Bookworm. She has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book. She now lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books. She can be reached at bookwormsez@ yahoo.com.
“Find the Good” by Heather Lende, c.2015, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
If you read to learn, then take a peek at “Find the Good” by Heather Lende. Working as the obituary writer at her small Alaska town’s newspaper, Lende has gotten to know more about her neighbors than most. She knows, for instance, that “People lead all kinds of interesting and fulfilling lives, but they all end.” And she also knows that, inside every one of us, there’s something good and precious — if we only look. That’s in here for you to read and learn.
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“The Undertaker’s Wife” by Dee Oliver with Jodie Berndt, c.2015, Zondervan
Seeing how other people live — that’s a good reason to read, so you’ll want to look for “The Undertaker’s Wife” by Dee Oliver. As a Southern belle, Dee Oliver never thought she’d have to work, once she got married. She never thought her husband would die, either, but when he did, Oliver had to find a job — quick. Johnny had been an undertaker. Oliver had helped him at the funeral home when she was needed, so working at the family business made sense to Oliver. But when she was denied the chance, what she did will surprise you — and that’s here for you to read and see how others live.
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“One Night” by Eric Jerome Dickey, c.2015, Dutton
Or maybe you read to escape — and “One Night” by Eric Jerome Dickey is perfect for that. It was a rainy night. She was trying to con somebody out of money to make the rent. Based on the car he was driving and the clothes he was wearing, he’d be an easy mark. He asked her to dinner. She brought up the possibility of a hotel room. And neither was truthful with the other. Escape — it’s in here for you to read. So what are your reasons to love books? Grab one soon and find out!
Avoid the big ‘D’ and focus on lifestyle By Kim Mueller FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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few years ago, before my health coaching days, a friend of mine went on a diet. That diet restricted your calorie intake to 500 per day, plus you had to take some sort of supplement (a hormone, if I remember correctly). The results she was getting were great! So great, that I wanted to give it a try myself. I picked a start date and shopped for food. I was ready. However, as D-Day drew closer, I became anxious and irritable just thinking about all the food I wouldn’t be able to have. I do believe that particular diet lasted a day and a half. Nothing says “You’re probably going to fail at this” more than the start of a diet. In fact, diet is quickly becoming a fourletter word. People associate the word diet with self-deprivation and extreme discipline. These days, when I use the word “diet,” I mean it strictly in the scientific sense of which specific foods you eat. I am not referring to calorie restriction or making food choices to achieve weight loss. Forget “diets,” as they generally don’t work long-term and often leave you feeling defeated. Achieving health, whatever that means to you personally (weight loss, better sleep, disease prevention, curing an illness, etc.) … it all comes down to how you live. The definition of lifestyle in the dictionary is this: the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group.
Making healthy living a priority will eventually turn into a lifestyle; a set of values that you live by and rarely stray from. A client of mine once told me about a friend of hers who didn’t eat sweets. Her friend’s approach was this: “I FILE don’t eat Kim Mueller is a sweets, just certified health like I don’t coach and a smoke. It’s natural foods manager at just who I Country Market, am.” Medford. Now, think about someone you know who you consider to be fit and healthy. What are their habits? I bet you will find that they eat healthy, always (or almost always) choosing the salad over lasagna and regularly exercising as part of their life. I also bet that if you were to interview them, you would learn that these practices became habits over time, evolving and changing as they experienced great change within themselves little by little. For instance, I don’t eat grains. I just don’t. After losing some weight, sleeping like a baby, reducing all kinds of inflammation, having clearer skin and keeping a sunny disposition these habits have become a lifestyle. This particular lifestyle may not be for you, and that’s OK. Find your own way, whatever works for you. Then keep at it until it becomes part of your everyday routine. Your state of health depends on the many choices you make, at the store, the restaurant, the gym, at home and at work. Make the shift toward letting better health guide your choices.
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MARSHFIELD — As part of the City of Marshfield Wellness Committee’s project to promote healthy activity, four area high school students were selected to design and produce murals on four walls of the City Hall stairwell. Their murals are part of a collection of 20 murals, encompassing all floors of the facilities, being produced by area artists to encourage visitors and staff to walk the stairwell of the building. Four of these artists are teenagers who have artistic talents. They are: Kaytlin Gessert, daughter of Ronald Gessert and Tracey Hansen, Spencer; Jessica Hall, daughter of Robert and Deb Hall, Marshfield; Madison Merrill, daughter of Tina Knopp, Stratford; and Harlee Slusser, daughter of Joan Mann, Abbotsford. All of these students are fairly new to mural work, but not to art itself. Their mural projects are currently being produced and are set to hang this coming summer. Let’s meet these talented young ladies:
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Jessica Hall I am in 11th grade at Columbus Catholic High School. I decided to participate in the mural project because it was something I’ve never attempted before and it’s outside of my comfort zone. I have been painting ever since I received my first set of finger paints as a child. My future goals are to continue onto a post-secondary school. I am still undecided on my area of studies. As for art, as opportunities come up in the future I will take advantage of them. My inspiration for my mural was the Marshfield graphic containing the duck and the cattails. I wanted these two pieces to be incorporated into a majestic setting, a luminous sunset.
Madison Merrill I am in 12th grade at Stratford High School. I saw it as an opportunity to further my art. I have been painting three years, starting in my sophomore year. I will be attending the University of WisconsinMarshfield/Wood County with an undecided major, but I would like to minor in art. I want to help the environment, and the best way I can do that is to raise awareness through my paintings.
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MARSHFIELD — Spending time together as a family should be a priority. Parents who spend more time with their kids are more likely to have kids who stay out of trouble. Not only that, it makes memories that last a lifetime. Not only can it help a family build better relationships, it can also lead to better health. By exercising as a family it helps develop Rochelle Hill is the good habits early Marshfield Area that can last a YMCA Marketing & Development lifetime. With Director conditions like childhood obesity and young adults suffering from diabetes on the rise, working out together can be a great way to educate your kids about keeping healthy. With the hectic lifestyles that most families live, where even sharing a meal together is tough, exercising together is a way to counter the pressures of everyday life. The simplest, and cheapest, is to just go for a walk together. It gives you time to talk and see what is going on in your children’s lives. You could also take a drive to a nearby park and walk there for a change in scenery. Many families enjoy riding bikes together. You can also take time to teach the kids safety and how to maintain their own bikes. Swimming is another great form of exercise as well as an important safety skill. The Marshfield Area YMCA offers many aquatic programs to youth and adults during the summer months and you don’t need a
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS — As swim season approaches, the South Wood County YMCA encourages children and parents in our community to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. In the Y’s swim programs, Raquel Nowak, participants Community can enjoy waDevelopment ter sports, Director enhance or South Wood learn new tech- County YMCA niques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also learning safety skills that can save lives. “Swimming is a fun and enjoyable activity for children and adults alike, and it’s an easy way to stay physically active and improve strength, flexibility and stamina,” said Raquel Nowak, Community Development Director. “The SWC YMCA is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for everyone to swim and learn water safety practices.” The SWC YMCA recommends children and adults practice the following safety tips when in and around the water: • Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone. • Adults should constantly and actively watch their children. • Inexperienced or nonswimmers should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. • Parents or guardians of young children should be within an arm’s reach.
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New trend of exclusive breast pumping By Leah Meidl | FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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THINGS TO DO: MARSHFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREA Exhibits & Museums Chestnut Center for the Arts (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999, www.chestnutarts.org) » Shawn Ganther Printmaking Exhibit: Runs through June 26. Governor Upham Mansion (212 W. Third St., Marshfield; 715-387-3322, www.uphammansion.com) » Restored home of former Wisconsin governor William Henry Upham, this house represents mid-Victorian architecture at its finest. Upham Mansion is open for public tours from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. “Lest We Forget” Military Museum (Marshfield Public Library basement, 211 E. Second St., Marshfield) » Open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturday. New Visions Gallery (Marshfield Clinic lobby, 1000 N. Oak Ave., Marshfield; 715-387-5562, www.newvisionsgallery.org) » Marshfield Clinic Employee Art Exhibit: Runs through June 19. » 29th Annual Culture & Agriculture Exhibit: Runs June 29 to Aug. 28. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Highground Learning Center (W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville; 715-748-4224, www.thehighground.org) » U.S. Lao Hmong Military History Exhibit: On display in June. » U.S. Air Force History Exhibit: On display during July and August. Learning Center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Music Chestnut Center for the Arts (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999, www.chestnutarts.org) » Danger Fest 6: Noon to 11 p.m. July 25. » We Banjo 3: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 9. Columbia Park band shell (201 W. Arnold St., Marshfield) For more information, go to http://www.voxconcertseries.com. » An evening outdoors with Emily Earle: 6 p.m. May 30. » An evening outdoors with Communist Daughter and guest Danika Holmes: 7 p.m. June 18. » An evening outdoors with Meiko: 7 p.m. June 19. » An evening outdoors with Barnaby Bright: 7 p.m. June 26. » An evening outdoors with KaiL Baxley: 6 p.m. July 2. » An evening outdoors with Seth Glier: 6 p.m. July 16. » An evening outdoors with Mike Mangione & The Union with guest Steve Everett: 6 p.m. July 18. » An evening outdoors with Jenn Bostic (full band): 6 p.m. July 25. » An evening outdoors with Caravan Gypsy jazz ensemble: 7 p.m. Aug. 6. » An evening outdoors with Copper Box: 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Wildwood Station Pavilion (608 W. 17th St., Marshfield) Go to http://www.voxconcertseries.com/ for ticket information or 877-318-4540. » An Evening of Music with Matthew Santos and Marina V: 7 p.m. June 4. » An Evening of Music with Lee DeWyze: 7 p.m. July 8. » An Evening of Music with Gareth Asher and Hayward Williams: 7 p.m. June 11. » An Evening of Music with Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer
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Miscellaneous June 5: Race Night, Marshfield Motor Speedway June 5: Relay for Life of Clark County, George Scherer Athletic Park, Greenwood June 5-7 Thorp Dairy Days, Northside Park, Thorp June 7-8: North Central Rodeo Days, Brecke Rodeo Grounds, Medford June 12-14: Stratford Heritage Days, Klemme Park June 12-13: Clark County American Cancer Society Relay for Life, George Scherer Athletic Park, Greenwood June 13: Truck Pull and Super Farm Tractor Pull, Chapman Park, Stanley June 13: Make A Wish Foundation truck convoy, Clark
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EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids; 715-4214598; cwcc@wctc.net or www.culturalcenterarts.com. » “Soaring New Heights,” an open juried show. June 12 to July 24. Opening reception, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 12. A yet-to-be announced late summer show is slated for Aug. 7 to Sept. 11, with an opening reception scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 7. Alexander House Center for Art and History 1131 Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards, 715-887-3442; www.alexanderhouseonline.org; Alexander House is on Facebook. The Alexander House, a Center for Art and History, is a combination of an art gallery with frequently changing displays, along with a museum emphasizing the history of the local lumbering and paper-making industries. The center is located in a stately, old colonial home on the banks of the Wisconsin River. The Alexander House is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays, or by appointment. Openings are from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. » June 5 to July 14: Acrylics and Watercolors by Robin Chapman of Madison, with Jewelry, Beaded Gourds and Sculpture by Bill Karberg of Port Edwards/ » July 17 to Aug. 25: Watercolor/Pen and Ink by Jean Lukens of Marshfield, with Works in Glass by Tracey Rice of Port Edwards DANCE » Dance with Pam presents “Kaleidoscope 43,” its annual summer recital, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 6 and 7 at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. $10, available at the door and at the studio, 2431 48th St. S; 715-423-4428. Portion of proceeds to benefit the Ella Mathews (born with
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Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa will holds its annual two-day Pioneer Fest and “Whodunit” this summer.
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spina bifida and cerebral palsy) home remodeling project. MUSIC » Wisconsin Rapids City Band concerts, starting June 16, most Tuesdays at Robinson Park, Special concert is 2 p.m. July 26 at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. MISCELLANEOUS » Golf Fore Life Benefit, 10 a.m. check-in, 10:30 shotgun start June 8, Lake Arrowhead Golf Course, 1195 Apache Lane, Nekoosa. Best ball scramble golf tournament is a fundraiser hosted to support First Choice’s operational costs and celebrate life. First Choice is a free of charge, non-profit organization that supports and empowers women and families experiencing a pregnancy by providing free pregnancy tests, limited OB ultrasounds, options counseling, practical parenting education and maternity/baby supplies, and community resources/referrals. Register by June 1 at www.firstchoiceprc.org and click the events tab, or call First Choice at 715-345-0280. Golfers can register as a two-some for $180 or a four-some for $300. Cost includes course fee, cart, lunch, and player gift. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase. Awards, recognition, and raffle drawing will take place after the event. » Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Lunch by the River, every Thursday from 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. starting June 11. Food vendors, entertainment. Located at Veterans Park, along the east bank of the Wisconsin River and across from Woodtrust Bank, 181 Second St. S. » Historic Point Basse Pioneer Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14, 300 Wakely Road, Nekoosa. Enjoy the demonstration of period crafts, eat period foods, enjoy period entertainment, Enactments, walking tours, music, and ethnic dancing. Be a judge in the Iron Chef cooking contest from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 13,
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and purchase a bowl for $5 and then sample each chef's entry. Judge which one is the best and then take the bowl home as a souvenir. $5 per adult and $2 per child. Call 715459-1722 for more info. Canoe rides, $1; candle dipping (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.), $1; commemorative postal cache $2. » Historic Point Basse “Whodunit?” 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 18. The locally-scripted mystery event invites the public to help solve the case at the Wakely stite, 300 Wakely Road, Nekoosa. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children and can be can be purchased at Family Natural Foods, 910 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Call 715-459-1722 for more information. » Renaissance Race Against Cancer 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m. June 13. 8:30 a.m. kids free race; 9 a.m. 5K run/walk. www.renaissance.com/rrac. » Wisconsin Rapids Kickers 29th annual Soccer Tournament, starting at 8 a.m. June 13 and 14. Wisconsin Rapids Area Soccer Complex located at the corner of Washington and 32nd Streets, Wisconsin Rapids. Free admission, parking. Concessions and basket raffles. » 2015 Cranberry Blossom Fest, June 18 to 21. Go to www.blossomfest.com for a full schedule of events. » Energy Fair, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 19 and 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21, Custer. One day and weekend passes available.
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Prices vary for age. www.midwestrenew.org/energyfair » 21st annual South Wood County YMCA Triathlon, 9 a.m. June 27, different age groups amd team division. Register at www.active.com. Registration fee before June 13: $50 individual/$75 team; June 13-25: $60 individual/ $85 team; and June 26 and 27: $65 individual/$90 team/ All participants are welcomed to a free spaghetti dinner 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 26 from 4at Red Sands Beach at Lake Wazeecha. http://www.swcymca.org » Annual Wisconsin State Water-Ski Show Championships, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, South Wood County Park/Lake Wazeecha Red Beach 7100 South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids. » 27th annual Assumption High School Athletic Association Royal Golf Scramble, 7 a.m. shotgun start, July 17, Ridges Golf Course, 2311 Griffith Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Banquet and live/silent auction 6 p.m. at Assumption High School. Call (715) 422-0915 for more information. » Kolor for Kids FunFest benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. race, Aug. 22, Grand Rapids Lions Park, 36th Street South and Highway W, Wisconsin Rapids. $40 person, team of four or more, $35 per person. www.kolorforkids.com/
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