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pring is in the air! And so is change. The frozen earth is thawed by the growing hours of sunlight. The gray, leaf-less trees sprout greening buds, and the family pets shed gobs of fur. As we emerge from the cold season where we spent a lot of time indoors wearing layers of clothing, many women are preparing to change something. Whether it’s hairstyle or weight or the color of the family home living room, spring brings change. If you’re ready for a new hairstyle or a bit of pampering, turn to the makeover feature in this issue. A new hairstyle can do wonders while new technology in nail polish causes a manicure to last for three weeks. Shedding pounds might be as simple as changing some of your food choices. Read our features on super foods for some ideas. Eating the right food can make a difference in heart health, too. Tired of white walls? Read the article about color trends for home interiors. A splash of Wythe Blue looks like a fresh choice for just about any room. Combine it with some Boyzn-berry as an accent color, and it might be a nice choice to freshen a bedroom or living room. Our Women to Know section features articles covering many women in our communities. These are women who look at how something has changed and see an opportunity. For example, a local woman renovated a downtown business building and couldn’t find a tenant following the remodeling project. So she started an auction house. These stories are inspiring and interesting with something for everyone to read.
YOU M AGA ZI N E S TA F F Publisher Mike Beck General Manager Jonathan Gneiser Editor Liz Welter Advertising Manager Tara Marcoux Contributing Writers Jeff Engel, Deb Cleworth, Cherie Schmitt, Breanna Speth, June Thompson, Keith Uhlig and Anthony Wolf Operations Manager Terri Hansen Photography Casey Lake, Laura Schmitt and Cherie Zogleman Design James Hoslet
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CONTENTS: FEATURES 6 Cover story Passion and fun motivate Spencer cosmetologist
10 Makeover New look makes difference
16 Restaurant Review Homestead Supper Club, Wisconsin Rapids
18 Ministering Women
CHILDREN AND FAMILY ILY
At Veedum Moravian Church
20 What’s in your office?
56 Public Health
Bridget O’Brien at Chestnut Avenue Center for the Artss
How Wood County Public Health office can help you
22 Top Ten
57 Cell phones
The best of equipment and gadgets for sports fun
Everyone has one
24 Women to Know
58 Parenting
Jen Wall, Rachel Duffy, Angela Heiden, Katie Wirkus, Krista Dhein-Coon, Trina Ignatowski
Strategy for Super Mom
59 Wise Women
36 Shops We Love
With time mother’s advice becomes wisdom
Angel Floral and Designs Inc., Wisconsin Rapids
60 Genetics and stillbirth Local doctor searches for answers
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HEALTH, BEAUTY, FASHION
40 Interior decorating
61 Exercise
Color trends for 2012 and beyond
Maintain your muscle
42 Kitchen, bath design
62 Yoga
Dreams become reality
Local couple makes instructional DVD
44 From Jurustic Park to Hobbit House
64 Creative Quilter
A touch of whimsy
Art found on uncommon materials
46 Retirement and aging New options for assisted living
THIS AND THAT 65 Tips to jump-start your New Year
FOOD
66 Book reviews
50 Heart health
68 Food Banks
Diet is important
Lessons from the Great Depression generation
52 Recipes
70 Caught You Looking Good
Pancakes, salmon and more
Photos from Festival of Light
54 Super foods
72 Things to do
Good-for-you and children foods
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Passion and fun motivate Spencer cosmetologist Story by Cherie Schmidt / Photos by Laura Schmitt / For YOU Magazine
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cissors, combs, brushes, color and perms might be some basic components for any cosmetologist; however, for Rachael Kremsreiter, owner of Cut Loose Hair Studio LLC in Spencer, her job is so much more than cutting, highlighting, perming and styling. Her career delves deeper than most people realize. “We stylists are nurturers, the healing hands, the psychiatrists and the best friends to so many people that come into the salon. We listen and help our clients through some of the hardest times in their lives and are also there for some of the best times,” Rachael says. Her passion to provide the best services for her clients begins at sunrise and might
continue late in the evening, working up to 14 hours a day. But even after the doors of the salon close, her work does not end. “I still have cleaning, bookwork, education and ordering to keep up with,” Rachael says. “Some challenges are trying to keep our prices low while the cost of everything is on the rise. It’s really tough. It’s basically like running another household.” Rachael’s love and passion for her job always has kept her motivated. “There are very few days that I ever wake up and don’t want to go to work. You know you are in the right career when it doesn’t feel like work. I have so much fun with Amie, my employee. We get an ab workout from all of our daily laughs. And
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our clients join right in,” Rachael says. In addition, continuing education and staying up-to-date with modern changes is essential to staying not only competitive but provides her clients with the latest trends and techniques, so they always look their best. “I make my stylist(s) come to hair shows with me regularly. It allows us to keep up on the latest trends and techniques. One big show we attend is the Chicago Hair Show held every March. It gives us every opportunity to take classes, attend fashion shows and learn about the latest and greatest. It’s very cutting edge. I love taking the time to be around other stylists and owners. It allows me to get inspired all over again,” Rachael says. “The most gratifying moments are when you know you have not only helped somebody look good, you have helped them feel good. It’s always nice when you know you are responsible for putting a smile on somebody’s face. And at my salon, everyone needs a hug once in awhile. My clients are like my extended family. Some of them I have been doing for 20 years! We have built many memories in that time, I love it,” she says. However, after the scissors have been put away, the hair dryers hung up, the floor swept and the towels folded, Rachael steps out of her high heels and into her running shoes not only as a mom but as a coach and a role model for her two children, daughter Zoe and son Ezra. “I am involved in my children’s activities. I have been a volleyball coach and basketball coach. I guess I have always loved sports, so it’s a great way to pass on some of my knowledge, and watch the kids use it to become better players. It’s very rewarding. I have also been a catechism teacher in the past. I also donate to different organizations around the community and help out when I can. I don’t have much free time these days, but I do enjoy donating to a good cause, especially for the youth programs,” Rachael says. Finding time for herself might present a challenge sometimes, but Rachael’s fantastic husband, Bob, provides a lot of support and reassurance, she says. “We make a great team, because he is more laid back about things and comforts me when I need it the most. It’s great. I don’t think I could do what I do, and be as good at it, if it wasn’t for him.
The most gratifying moments are when you know you have not only helped somebody look good, you have helped them feel good. It’s always nice when you know you are responsible for putting a smile on somebody’s face.” Rachael Kremsreiter, owner of Cut Loose Hair Studio LLC, Spencer
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Rachael Kremsreiter relaxes at home with her husband Bob, daughter Zoe and son Ezra.
He even cooks, cleans and helps out with the kids’ homework. I am truly blessed that he is in my life,” Rachael says. Life can be hectic, but when you have a career that you truly love, it’s not really work, she says. Rachael believes that if you surround yourself with people you love and who love you back, anyone can be successful. “I laugh when I can, I apologize when I should and I accept what I cannot change and move forward. Believe in yourself and remember, failure is not an option,” Rachael says.
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Makeover tips and products make daily routine easier
By YOU Magazine Staff | Photos by Laura Schmitt | For YOU Magazine
“Everyone wants to use the bathroom in the morning. I wanted some tips about makeup and hairstyles that would be fast and easy,” says Carrie about her recent makeover for YOU Magazine.
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BEFORE
There’s little spare time in the Becker household most mornings, says Carrie Becker, 32, of Loyal, who’s married, has four children and a full-time career.
Facial
While the entire makeover experience was a lot of fun, Carrie says she was surprised that the facial was relaxing and made her skin glow for longer than a couple of hours. The facial was completed by Echo Means at Contours Body Sculpting LLC, 2001 S. Central Ave., Marshfield. At Contours, the skin is treated with a detoxifying microcurrent, which tones, lifts and firms the skin, says Echo.
“I didn’t know what a difference a facial can make. My skin still feels soft and glowing more than a week after the facial,” Carrie says about the experience. Following the facial, Carries says she felt refreshed and her skin seemed to glow. “It felt awesome, and people remarked that I looked so fresh,” she says. A facial is something she says she would like to do again and highly recommends it for anyone who wants a bit of pampering.
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Nails
Following the facial, Carrie’s fingernails were pampered at Forget Me Not Nails in the same building as Contours. “I am really impressed with my nails. It’s a week later, and they look like I just polished them,” says Carrie. Shop owner Robin Rode used a new product on Carrie’s nails, 21 Day Gel Polish. “This product is applied just as we did the Shellac, only this gel polish tends to be a bit harder. The clients that loved the Shellac really love this as well,” says Robin adding, “I now have a product for virtually anyone with any skin type to wear. Most of the girls who have been using Shellac have loved this as well, and some like it better.” Choosing a color for her nails was fun, Carries says. “There were lots to choose. People ask me if my nails are fake,” she says because they are perfectly shaped, the shine is uniform and there are no chips in the color. The benefit of the 21-day polish is that it allows the nail technician to apply as many layers as needed to get the strength and still have natural looking nails, Robins says. Besides nails, the shop also offers facials.
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The major change for Carrie was a new hair style at Studio 211, 211 W. Third St., Marshfield. “I love this style and the highlights hide the gray hair,” she says. Stylist Sue Pankratz used a warm mahogany color with a touch of honey blond highlights. “The highlights break up the solid color and add a soft glow to her hair,” Sue says about the colors used in Carrie’s hair. The length of Carrie’s hair remained
the same, but “deep point cutting” helped to lighten the ends of her hair, explained Melissa Jewett, the hair stylist. “Carrie has naturally curly hair, so I used a product which allows her to straighten it, which gives her hair body and no curls,” says Melissa. The hair style gives Carrie the flexibility to go curly or straight. “I really like the way I can style it in different ways,” she says about her new hairstyle options.
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Makeup
The makeover was completed with a trip to Merle Norman Cosmetics and the Day Spa Boutique, 249 S. Central Ave., Marshfield. From never wearing makeup, the experience converted Carrie into integrating some products into her daily morning routine. “I usually don’t wear makeup. It’s something that takes time to do and I often break-out when I use any of it. But I learned some tips that are really useful,” Carrie says about her makeup session with Jane Wenzel. Jane began the session by using a toner for normal to oily skin types. The toner gently exfoliates skin, which removes the dead skin cells. It also tightens pores and refines the skin’s texture, says Jane. Following the toner, Jane applied Preventage Firming Defense Creme with SPF 15, which contains vitamins C and E to help prevent the premature signs of aging, says Jane. “Bare Minerals Well-Rested concealer was applied under Carrie’s eyes to minimize dark circles,” Jane says. This was followed by Bare Minerals foundation, which has the purest, highest quality ingredients and no chemicals or preservatives that can irritate skin, Jane says. “It’s silky soft texture looks like a powder and feels like a cream. It buffs on beautifully without settling into fine lines or drying out the skin,” says Jane. The eye shadow Jane used made Carrie’s eyes appear wider, says Carrie. “I really liked that. The tip is to use a lighter eye shadow,” Carrie says. Soft Touch eye pencil in Earth was applied to the upper lids and lower lashes line, which creates a smoky look, Jane explains. Creamy Flo-Matic Mascara was used for the lashes and creates luxuriously longer lashes. This was followed by Purely Mineral Cheeks in Rosy Outlook applied on Carrie’s cheek bones, she says. The finishing touch was Lip Glaze, which is a combination of lipstick and lip gloss. “This botanical-infused lipstick in a gel formula provides shiny, sheer color with a non-tacky, lightweight feel,” Jane says. Carrie says she continues to wear the makeup every day and enjoys the ease of her new look.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Homestead Supper & Country Club By Anthony Wolf | Photos by Casey Lake | For YOU Magazine
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his past month I found myself with the need to get out for a drive. As I ended up in the Wisconsin Rapids area, I headed for the Homestead Supper and Country Club. It is a little early for the golfing season, but being near a golf course brings thoughts of warmer days outside. The Homestead Golf Course offers a player-friendly par 34 course, which is fun for players of all levels. Having played the course in the past, I also enjoyed having a beverage and burger in the bar following the round. One thing I did not pay much attention to is that there is much more at Homestead than just golf, beverages and burgers. On my recent trip, I entered the old barn next to the silos and found the bar packed with folks enjoying the end of the week. I caught the eye of the server at the bar, and while ordering a couple of beverages asked for a menu. I was informed I could sit at any table or go upstairs. The tables near the bar were filled with people enjoying food, friends and conversation. So, I headed up the stairs and found a very well prepared dining area. A distance from the louder bar area, conversation was easy. The servers and cooks were very friendly and informative. The menu offers some of my favorites. I have a weakness for a nicely prepared hamburger and a side of sweet potato fries. Homestead offers burgers with your choice of toppings. Homemade pizzas are made with your choice of toppings. Prime
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Ministering Women REV. WANDA VELDMAN
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Ministry runs in the Veldman family. “When Paul and I got married, neither of us were in the ministry,” says the Rev. Wanda Veldman. “I was an accountant.” Veldman’s husband, Paul, was in middle management with Sargento Cheese, and the couple lived in the Plymouth area, she says. Veldman applied for and got a scholarship to attend seminary; for four years, she commuted to Minnesota for schooling. “I went to seminary for one year and was asked to begin my work as a student pastor,” says Veldman, 55. “It was a lot on my plate, but it was great; we had a great time.” Veldman graduated in 1993, was ordained and went to serve in Carlisle, Pa. While she served a 1,000 member church, Paul went to seminary. “It worked out well,” she says. “Before that, I had been serving this little church. Financially, it would have been pretty much impossible for me to support the family on what I was making. “We’ve never lived extravagantly, but it did allow for (Paul) to look at going to seminary.” Paul Veldman was ordained in 2000, and three years later, with their two daughters in college, the couple began looking for a place they could serve together. That led them to the First Congregational Church in Wisconsin Rapids. “We were co-pastors there for five years,” Veldman says. The couple found while working together allowed them time together, it was hard to get free time together, due to church responsibilities. “In order for us to do everything we needed to have happen (in the church), it meant it was harder and harder to get time off together,” Veldman says. spring 2012
Veldman found out the “little church in Veedum was looking for someone.” “I woke up at 4 a.m. one morning, and thought, ‘I wonder if they would consider someone from another denomination,’” she says. It turns out they would, and Veldman accepted an ecumenical call to the Moravian church. Although both are ordained with United Church of Christ, Veldman now is the pastor at Veedum Moravian Church, outside of Pittsville. Veldman stays involved at First Congregational Church, but is not on staff there. “The way it works, at least for our denomination, is I maintained my standing with United Church of Christ,” she says. “I still have volunteer involvement, both locally and regionally. “I’m still very involved with the UCC, because it is still my denomination,” she says. “You could say I’m on loan to the Moravian church.” Veldman recalled her early days in Wisconsin Rapids as a female pastor. “When I first came here, I was pretty much the only one,” she says, adding Sister Catherine Kaiser was and still serves as administrator at St. Alexander’s Catholic Church in Port Edwards. Soon after, The Rev. Vicki Natzke, pastor at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, moved to the area. “So the two of us started getting together, to have lunch, to talk about being woman in ministry,” Veldman says. As more women pastors came to the area, the group grew, and now, at least four to six get together weekly for a Bible study at a Wisconsin Rapids coffee shop, and once a month for lunch. “For me, this has been over 20 years now, that I’ve been a woman in ministry, and initially, everywhere I went, I was the first woman doing what I was doing,” she says. There are challenges, she says. “Sometimes, it’s harder for (other) women to see a woman in the pulpit,” she says. “(Male) pastors are a unique group of guys; that extra measure of compassion, and a really good listening ear.” Parishioners aren’t saying women aren’t good in the position, but just different, Veldman says. Her interests outside the church include quilting and fiber arts — she has made many church banners, she says. She also started a quilt group at the Wisconsin Rapids UCC. “I love to cook,” she says. “If I had a
guilty pleasure, it would be watching cooking shows and trying recipes.” Her latest favorite is “Chopped” on the Food Network. The couple likes to travel, and this summer, while Paul Veldman takes a sabbatical, the couple hopes to do part-time pastoring in Hawaii. While she took up accounting as a young,
divorced mother to support her two children before she met Paul, that’s not the career she might choose today if not a minister. “I probably would have a sewing shop and teach,” she says, adding she is a master food preserver. “I’m interested in so many things,” she says.
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WHAT’S IN YOUR OFFICE? Bridget O’Brien, Executive Director of the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts
Artistic Expression By Breanna Speth | Photos by Laura Schmitt | For YOU Magazine
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ridget O’Brien’s office contains items as varied as the activities offered by the organization she oversees. As co-founder and executive director of the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, Marshfield, her job is to help community members materialize their artistic ideas. “We exist to help people make things happen,” she says, adding the Chestnut Center is a community arts resource, or “art incubator.” The center offers the space and citizens bring the activities, which includes everything from concerts, poetry readings, “open mic” nights, weddings, exhibits, private art studios and music classes. The center is in the former First Presbyterian Church, and Bridget’s office is in the 1961 addition. The location provides a view of the building entrance, allowing Bridget to greet visitors and comfortably accomplish an important part of her job: Connecting people to events. These numerous events create a challenge in organization. “Most art centers will try to concentrate on a music school or art classes or performances or creative activities,” she explains. “And we do all those things. We deal with so many aspects of this business that it’s so easy to get distracted.” The hardest part to every day is keeping track of all of the details, as most events need some form of scheduling, publicity, setup, tickets, web update and follow-up. “It’s one of my New Year’s resolution to clean up the office because we tend to gather things from different activities,” she says as she points to items from a recent silentt auction and raffle. spring 2012
Apart from an office assistant and a bookkeeper, all positions at the center are volunteer. Thus, one of the two most important things in the office is the people. The other is the calendar. On Bridget’s office wall hangs three large. color-coded, white board calendars on which are written events for the upcoming three months. “We can just look at it and have an idea of what we are doing,” Bridget says. A former secretary and a medical transcriptionist, Bridget is comfortable in an office setting, and appreciates the advent of the word processing industry. “Having computers has made life in the offices so much better … except the days when the computer crashes, when the power goes out, when you are having problems with your computers,” she says, pausing before adding, “I both love and hate my computer — 99 percent of the time I love my computer.” For those with a messy office, Bridget turns to her assistant, Michelle Gaertner, for advice who says, “Start with one small area. If it’s out of control, take five minutes and focus on just one area. Pick a different area every day.” Disorganization comes at a price: “I think we’d have unhappy patrons,” Bridget says. “We’re not perfect, and we probably areas but we have to stay have our weak areas, certain extent e organized to a certain because these activ vitie will happen, activities wa to be preand you want pared ffor them.” off The office contains the u sua elements: usual Pens s, p Pens, paper clips, prin nte printers, computers, sc can scanners and desks. As tthe office of A the hub of the M Marshfield arts sscene, however,
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Visitors to the Chestnut Center can begin to exercise creativity the moment they sitt nets down in the office. Word magnets adorn the filing cabinet near Bridget’s desk, which give people something to do while they are waiting. They can be rearranged to express anything imaginable. Sentences by previous visitors include, “Create folk art and poetry,” and “For you in an arts venue, it’s art for all.” The meaning of these statements is complemented by the remnants from a former drum circle meeting. “Most people don’t keep percussion instruments in their office,” Bridget says, chuckling.
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Local artists utilize the Chestnut Center to exhibit their talent and their treasures. One event, the “Once Loved Art” sale, features artwork in disuse. “It’s art that people aren’t using anymore and it’s in their closets, attics or basements. They’re moving, downsizing and redecorating,” Bridget explains. “It helps get it into the hands of someone else and helps give it new life.” One such piece of artwork is a framed paper construction behind panes of glass.
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Bridget’s favorite part of the job is meeting the artists and musicians. “It’s interesting finding out what they’re about, what they’re trying to do, what they’re trying to make happen,” she says, so naturally her office reflects this. Bridget enjoys art of all kinds, but one picture stands out as a favorite. It’s a portrait of cows heading homeward at the end of the day. Bridget’s husband, Mark Nelson, said, “No cow behinds in our house!” so Bridget bought the picture for the office. Keeping the cows company is a guitarplaying figure, welded from an old railroad spike that currently holds a lost earring. “I enjoy different kinds of art, so we tend to have different pieces in here,” Bridget explains. Bridget is well-accomplished at juggling many different areas in her daily work, but if she ever needs practice managing, she can attend the Monday night meetings of the Marshfield Area Juggling Club.
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ports equipment and the technology behind it is always changing and improving. For sports enthusiasts, there’s always something new and interesting on the market. According to Denny Riedel, owner of The Sports Den, Marshfield, the top 10 sports equipment — especially for this time of year — includes something for everyone. ❶ Bikes: The bike industry continues to develop new series and new models, says Riedel. The mountain bike is popular with a variety of frames for different sized people. A larger wheel size (29 inches) allows for roll-over of larger objects, crevices and more terrain. Brands include Trek and Specialized. They’ve made these bikes with 4-inch wheels designed for travel through snow and a more staing, ble ride for year-round biking, Riedel says. Light-weight bikes, carbon frame, main-tain incredible durability and have no maximum weight limitations. ❷ Helmets: They are lighter and more breathable. Two brand names, K-2 Rant for skaters and
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snowboarders and the Grio bike helmet add extra amounts of protection. ❸ Outerwear: OmniWindblock technology offers a lightweight, breathable fabric that’s warm and wind-proof. Omni-Windblock material is designed to transfer some of the moisture away from skin. ❹ Snowshoes: The Northern Lites Company in Medford makes the world’s lightest snowshoes for incredible traction. ❺ Socks: SmartWool Corporation, based in Colorado, uses New Zealand Merino wool in all its SmartWool products. It is the softest and purest wool and the least likely for people to be allergic to it, says Riedel. Fibers maintain foot temperature in widest range of conditions. Wool is great for warmth
in winter and coolness in summer. The fibers absorb and evaporate moisture. Feet stay drier longer, and there’s minimal or no bacterial growth. ❻ Gadgets: One newer product is the heart rate monitor made by Polar and Sigma. Some have GPS sensors. They’re becoming a tool for bikers, runners and skiers, says Riedel. ❼ Motorized electric bike: A new kind of bike that uses a lithium battery pack that’s recha rechargeable, but you have to assis assist it with pedaling. It’s ecofrien friendly, comfortable and has three different levers of gears. It’ It’s for people who have physical limitations, and it doesn’t need a special license. Also, the bike train trainer gadget incorporates your bicycle as a means of exerc exercise at a time of year when
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you can’t get out on your bike. ❽ Fitness Equipment: It’s good to have when trying to keep up with your New Year’s resolution. The elliptical trainer has low impact and moves many parts of the body, says Riedel. The recumbent bike, for mature adults, gives back support. It’s a nice means of getting exercise without injuring yourself. Its low-impact workout has many levels of resistance. ❾ Shoes: Nike Luna Eclipse+ and Nike LunarGlide+2 lightweight women’s running shoes maximize comfort, Riedel says. Nylon fibers in upper sole controls foot slippage. ❿ Golf: Nike has developed a SQ MachSpeed Round driver. It is pear-shaped, light-weight and achieves higher swing speeds for golfers.
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WOMEN TO KNOW: JENNIFER WALL
Woman finds funeral business a natural fit FUNERAL SERVICE BUSINESS INCLUDES MORE WOMEN PROFESSIONALS
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he funeral service business long has been considered a male-dominated profession — but not anymore. More and more women are entering the funeral business to become funeral directors, also known as undertakers or morticians. A local woman, Jennifer “Jen” Wall, is one young woman training to be a funeral director. She’s had a varied career as a medical assistant, EMT and firefighter; so it’s probably natural for her to want to pursue a career in the funeral business. “I started the apprenticeship in September under Chris Marcoux, who is the funeral director at Life Tributes: Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc. in Spencer,” Jen says. “I can do everything under his guidance. He is a preceptor (instructor) responsible for my training. He’s very supportive; we’ve been friends for 14 years.” Wall is taking general education courses at Mid-State Technical College in Marshfield. She’ll complete her studies in May and start her core classes online through the American Academy of Funeral Service, McAllister Institute in New York City. All the courses are offered online, but Wall will spend two weeks at the campus learning clinical embalming and restorative art skills, which are hair and make-up. When finished, she will have an Associates of Arts Degree in mortuary science and apprenticeship license in funeral directorship. “My goal is to complete everything (online) in two or three years,” she says. “I hope to get scholarships, and I know it’s going to be time-consuming. I have to organize my time very well,” Jen says. Wall works full time, is married and has a family. “Each category (such as removals, restoration and visitations) has stipulated hours or services that make up 1,200 hours,” Jen says. “Most of my skills will be learned hands-on. I log everything I do, every hour I do it. When I’m done, I’ll work at Life Tributes,” she says. The funeral business isn’t for everyone, but Wall’s personal experiences have given her insight into what to expect as she works toward becoming a funeral director. “I lost my mom nine years ago,” Jen says. “I’ve done CPR; I’ve been to car accidents where people died, and I’ve bandaged people,” she says. “I feel I’ve helped people.” These difficult life experiences have allowed Wall to have an understanding about what grieving people go through. “I can empathize, and I want to help people,” she says. “I can help them through this.”
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WOMEN TO KNOW: RACHEL DUFFY
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ean and Rachel Duffy had been married for only a few months in 1999 when they faced a major life decision. Rachel was in the process of auditioning for the popular daytime talk show “The View,” and she had a real shot of making the show. She and Sean, who was finishing up his law degree at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minn., made a deal. If she were to get the job as host for “The View,” the young couple would move to New York. If not, she would move with Sean to his hometown of Hayward. Lisa Ling got “The View” job, and Rachel moved to Hayward, where Sean practiced law and the couple “had lots of babies,” Rachel said. It was just another dramatic turning point for Rachel, whose life has been full of drama, twists and turns. Rachel is 40 now, a full-time mom to the couple’s six children — who range in age from 1 to 12 — at the Duffys’ home in Weston. But she’s no stereotypical June Cleaver. Her first priority is caring for the children, but she also is an author, a blogger and close adviser to her first-term congressman husband as he works to build a career in Washington, D.C., while maintaining his roots at home. Both Sean, also 40, and Rachel say their marriage and approach to parenthood is a true partnership. “If you look at the job I have, it’s incredibly busy. I work a lot; during the week, it never stops. I spend a lot of time outside of the house because I’m in D.C. She picks up the slack when I’m not there,” Sean said. That means Rachel works hard to protect the children from some of the ugliness that can pop up in politics. “We can’t shelter them entirely,” Rachel said. “But we work to create a real sacred space in our house for them to feel protected.”
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Rachel also works to ensure that Sean doesn’t get overwhelmed by the demands of being a congressman. “My job is to help find the balance for him,” she said. “Sometimes, I act as the family CEO to help bring balance to it. Sean will tell you himself that he can’t be a good congressman if he can’t be a good dad.”
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Rachel was born in England to Miguel Campos, a first-generation Mexican-American, a career military man who served in the U.S. Air Force, and Maria del Pilar, a Spanish woman Campos met in Madrid. As a young girl, Rachel lived the typical life of an Air Force brat. “I lived in Spain, Turkey, Peru,” she said. But she spent her formative years in Chandler, Ariz., where she attended junior high and high school, and when people ask where she’s originally from, that’s her answer. Rachel said that like in many immigrant families, her parents stressed and valued education for her, her sister and two brothers. After graduating high school, Rachel enrolled in Arizona State University in Tempe. She first studied social work, but found the major to be too theoretical. So she switched her major to economics — she liked the “certainty” of it, she said. “I felt I was learning some really solid knowledge that I would use.” While a senior at ASU, Rachel sent in an audition tape for MTV’s “The Real World” with a friend. “The Real World,” an early reality show, thrust young people from a variety of backgrounds in a home, and taped the results virtually nonstop. The shooting of “The Real World” was shot in the winter/spring of 1994 in San Francisco. “We were real people who were just kind of plucked out. They were looking for people with very strong personalities,” Rachel said. “I was sort of cast as the Catholic conservative girl, the Catholic girl with a sort of a little bit of a wild side.” All of the other cast members were liberal, Rachel said, and she grew famous as she sparred with them. She liked the experience because it caused her to question what values she had, and back them up. “When you’re on ‘The Real World,’ you are put on the spot to defend, and not just defend, but really challenge what you believe in,” she said. Rachel came out of the experience knowing exactly who she was and what her values were. Rachel also discovered that no matter how different people were, they have more in common than they have differences. That attitude has helped form her world view, she said, and it did for Sean, too, who appeared in a later season of “The Real World.” After Rachel’s first “Real World” experience, she attended graduate school, studying international affairs with a specialty in third world economic development at the University of California, San Diego.
northern Wisconsin found they had a lot in common. They were both conservative and Catholic. They started dating in January 1998. Meanwhile, Rachel was doing all sorts of things. She was living in Los Angeles where she worked as a substitute teacher and auditioned for television shows. She started building a TV career. She hosted, for example, a Fox Latin America show and appeared on Bill Maher’s “Politically Incorrect” show. Sean and Rachel married in 1999, and it was around that time that “The View” opportunity came along. Moving to Hayward, and then later to Ashland, where Sean worked as a district attorney, was a change, but one she relished. She thrived in being a stay-at-home mom. “I come from a Catholic, Latin/Hispanic background,” she said. “Motherhood is highly valued.” But even then she took being a mom to another level. She wrote a book titled “Stay Home, Stay Happy: 10 Secrets to Loving At-Home Motherhood,” and she continues to write for online publishers such as a parenting column for AOL, the National Review Online and CatholicVote.org. Looking back, missing out on “The View” — she also auditioned a second time, for the position taken by Elisabeth Hasselbeck — turned out to be a positive turning point for Rachel. She said she doesn’t regret for a moment leaving behind an up-and-coming media career. “My life is pretty much about the kids. ... Truthfully, I love it,” Rachel said. “I’m a modern woman who chose to do this.”
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WOMEN TO KNOW: ANGELA HEIDEN
A banking woman ANGELA HEIDEN, BRANCH COORDINATOR AT CCU IN MARSHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Story and photos by Breanna Speth | For YOU Magazine
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s America emerges from the detritus of a debilitating recession, it is comforting to know that the youths of Marshfield High School are receiving direction from an expert, right in the comfort of their own school building. When Central City Credit Union opened a branch at the high school in spring of 2009, Angela Heiden brought 15 years of banking experience to her new position as MHS branch coordinator. Heiden started her career as a teller after graduating from Stratford High School, and during the years she has also worked in new accounts, and gained experience as a loan clerk and a loan officer. This wide range of experience is beneficial when answering student questions. “What’s nice about this job is it’s never the same. I get asked numerous questions about different things,” she says. Although the most common activities for Heiden are depositing or cashing checks and making change, she also makes presentations to the school’s Youth Apprenticeship class, accounting classes and any other classes that request her. Lessons include teaching how to balance a checkbook, establish credit, make a budget and buy a car. “It’s another resource for the staff to get another person’s perspective to teach the students,” Heiden says. Last year’s graduating class, after taking the class photo and ordering caps and gowns, learned the financial implications of accumulating too much student debt. “Hopefully by knowing more about budgeting and credit, that should help them in their future endeavors,” Heiden says of the presentation. “I hope that they learn a few financial points to help them in their financial future.” The concept of having a credit union within the school’s walls initially might be confusing to visitors, but the benefits soon become clear. “I think it’s a great opportunity for the students to have more of a one-onone to ask financial questions,” Heiden says. The CCU branch occupies a space formerly used for band storage and is diminutive compared to the main CCU building on the corner of Peach and Upham. “Since it’s so small, it’s more inviting,” Heiden says. Though outside members can get a guest pass from the school office and visit the bank, the branch is most convenient for students and staff. Between classes, students stop in to deposit checks and make withdrawals. Additionally, they can learn how to do everything from using an ATM machine to applying for a credit card. Heiden says students value the inviting atmosphere, and she enjoys the opportunity to be a positive influence on their financial future.
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In addition to serving the needs of students, Central City Credit Union also employs two Youth Apprenticeship students. Students in the Youth Apprenticeship program work for wages and class credit, at both the school and main CCU branches. Heiden is involved in the application, interview and training process. “The students get a big benefit out of it,” Heiden says, adding that the students learn the basics, as well as how to read everything from credit reports to debt ratios. “They’re positively benefiting from working here as far as their own financial knowledge as well,” Heiden adds, and says she hopes that current youth apprentice students, Stuart Rhodes and Ashley Guden, learn more than just finances. “I would hope they would take away more financial knowledge and also what is expected of an employer as an employee, and just the experience that they get from it.” In recognition of its education initiatives, Central City Credit Union was awarded the Desjardins Use Finance Educational Award for “leadership of individual credit unions and chapters (or groups of credit unions) on behalf of youth financial education.” Heiden encourages everyone to visit the “Education” tab on the CCU webpage for resources to help “students” of all ages to learn a little bit more about finance. “I would say budgeting is important. Don’t spend more than you have,” she offers as the most important financial lesson, adding “if you need any assistance, ask. People are willing to help.” In her free time, Heiden enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with her family, camping and going to her kids’ extracurricular activities. She is on the Pathway Partner board and is also a Schoolto-Career Council member. For her, a Credit Union in the high school couldn’t make more “cents.”
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WOMEN TO KNOW: KATIE WIRKUS
Agriculture most important for Alice in Dairyland ALICE IN DAIRYLAND, KATIE WIRKUS
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atie Wirkus doesn’t need to be reminded to say cheese. As the 64th Alice in Dairyland, she has spent the last seven months smiling at the opportunity to share her passion for agriculture. Wirkus has been traveling the state to spread the message about the importance of Wisconsin’s $59 billion agriculture industry. Alice is a one-year, full-time public relations professional employed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. Since assuming the job as Wisconsin’s Agriculture Ambassador on June 1, Wirkus has covered nearly 40,000 miles, speaking at hundreds of events. “I know the roads in Wisconsin extremely well,” she jokes. A former Wisconsin Jersey Queen and Wisconsin Valley Fairest of the Fair, Wirkus knows how to be a good spokesperson and is milking her current position as Alice for all it is worth. “There are so many good parts,” she says. Her favorite part of the job is meeting people and seeing the state. “I’ve wanted to be Alice in Dairyland since I was 4,” she says, laughing as she adds, “I had a cow named Rainbow and I thought I would be able to talk about her every day.” With tiara (adorned with indigenous Wisconsin stones, amethyst and citrine) and sash in place, Wirkus spoke at a recent gathering of the Marshfield Women’s Alliance. Though Rainbow did get mentioned a few times, it’s clear that Alice’s mission is more than cows. However, with the omnipresence of cows and cornfields, Wisconsinites sometimes take the state’s billion dollar agriculture industry for granted. Wirkus, as Wisconsin’s rural representative, hopes to raise awareness of its significance. “Wisconsin has so much to be proud of and so much diversity,” Wirkus says. Her job as Alice also offers diversity. She has harvested ginseng at Nelson’s Berry Farm, navigated a corn maze at Polly’s Farm Market and “Punkin” Patch, concocted Kelley’s Country Creamery’s 141st ice cream flavor, gone fishing while on
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an aquaculture tour, competed in a cream puff-eating contest and chopped down the Christmas tree that ornamented the White House. “You only have one year, so you try to do as much as you can,” Wirkus explains. Between the cranberry tours, classroom visits and educational speaking events, she says that her greatest lesson has been the summation of the information she has gained. She notes that Alice in Dairyland is often mistaken for a beauty pageant. “There’s a lot of fun,” she explains, “but it is a job. There’s work involved.” Wirkus will be sad to leave her position as Alice, but she says she’s not worried about the transition back into a normal schedule. After she passes the tiara to the 65th Alice in Dairyland on May 31, Wirkus will return to her hometown to teach middle school math. A 2005 graduate of Edgar High School, she is excited to enter a teaching position in her native school district. Though Alice is often presented with many job offers, Wirkus,, who majored in mathematics and agricultural education at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, says her heart always has been in education. She also will be inducted as a member of a special sorority for past Alices. As Wirkus shares her experiences and knowledge with her audience, it is tes, Alice clear that, like the campaign she promotes, in Dairyland is certainly “Something Special From Wisconsin.” You can get in touch with Alice by visiting her online at www. wisconsinagconnection.com/alice.
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WOMEN TO KNOW: KRISTA DHEIN-COON
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Story and photos By Deb Cleworth For YOU Magazine Krista Dhein-Coon doesn’t know how to sit still. And she doesn’t want to. “I like to keep busy,” Dhein-Coon says. “I don’t like to be bored.” Recently married, Dhein-Coon, 36, of Saratoga keeps busy enough at her job as director of member services and programs at Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, where she has worked for the past seven years. She recalled stopping in to apply at the Heart of Wisconsin wearing jeans and a sweatshirt, because she was in the middle of painting and moving. She got a position, starting at the front desk. As the years passed, she moved to her current position, which, in itself, has grown to include more responsibilities. It’s a job that keeps has her at any number of events, from ribbon cuttings, to afterhours business events and expos, to award ceremonies. She also supports her daughter, Kallee, 11, in all her endeavors, which includes basketball, volleyball, softball, cheerleading and four-wheel ice-racing. Dhein-Coon also is a Scentsy Wickless Candle consultant in her spare time, which keeps her busy enough to earn her honeymoon to Punta Cana in the Caribbean. Dhein-Coon and her husband, Wes Coon, whom she married in mid-February, plan to take the trip in June. Because she just qualified for the trip, she is not sure what week it will be — it could be during the annual Cranberry Blossom Fest events. “We come back on Saturday, so I should be back in time for the (Sunday) parade,” she says. “I’ll have everything set up (before I leave),” she says. Though the hours posted on the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce door state “Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” Dhein-Coon can be found working nights and weekends, depending on what is going on with the chamber. She says she averages 45 hours a week at that job alone. Throw in everything else, and one has to wonder — how does Dhein-Coon balance everything? The question is answered with a soft laugh, and her eyes light up as she smiles.
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“I don’t leave stuff,” she says. “I always answer (questions, emails) at night if I’m home. “It’s a fun job to have.” She started selling Scentsy in September; many of her sales are through “bag parties” and online ordering, though she does a few home parties. “Extra income is always nice,” she says. The family has been doing some remodeling, and they are gone almost every weekend, following Kallee’s events, or participating in other activities. Dhein-Coon also has a lot of support from family, coworkers and the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce ambassadors. But perhaps, most of all, it’s because she likes to be out in the community. “In this field, you almost have to be,” she says. “You have to be a people person. “I like programs and events; it’s more my passion.” Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, Dhein-Coon says she doesn’t like speaking in front of people, though she seems to take it in stride. “I go with the flow,” she says. “You can try and plan, but a lot of time you get wrenches thrown in. “There’s a lot of things that you don’t think go into things,” she says. And she still is learning, she says. “I’m learning to say ‘no,’” Dhein-Coon says with a laugh. “I’m learning to delegate well.” Not necessarily an easy feat for someone, who, well, is always on her feet.
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WOMEN TO KNOW: TRINA IGNATOWSKI
Local auction house has reality show flavor TRINA IGNATOWSKI OF IGGY’S AUCTION HOUSE
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n recent years, television has been inundated with auction-themed reality shows, including Spike TV’s “Auction Hunters,” History Channel’s “Auction Kings” and “Pawn Stars,” and A&E’s “Storage Wars.” Now, locals can get off the couch and in on the auction action firsthand, with the help of Trina and husband Chris “Iggy” Ignatowski’s consignment auction house in downtown Marshfield. The central Wisconsin natives manage family-owned and operated businesses TKI Properties and TKI Enterprises, which handle residential and commercial properties for rent and lease. They purchased the building at 301 S. Central Ave. in July 2009 and are proud to support the downtown, Trina says. When All-Vac Janitorial Services left in December 2009, the space was empty. Instead of allowing the historic building to gather dust, the Ignatowskis decided to put it to use. “If we can’t rent it out, it doesn’t do any good,” Trina says. “We had the idea to make this an auction house.” Through the Main Street Marshfield’s Facade Improvement Program, the couple revitalized the building’s storefront, and Iggy’s Auction House held its first auction Dec. 15, with items featured from throughout central Wisconsin. Trina’s favorite part of managing the auction house is meeting the people and seeing the various items. “Some are very unique,” she says. The second auction, Jan. 12, included more than 200 items, including jewelry, posters, vinyl records, trading cards, Green Bay Packer hats, a Monkees lunch box and miscellaneous trinkets. Trina explains that auctions sometimes are a preferable alternative to rummage y. sales, and online auction sites such as eBay. “It gets the product right out there in frontt of the people who want it,” she says. “You can get a decent price without doing the work.” Managing Iggy’s Auction House is hard work and can be time-consuming, especially when considering Trina’s other entrepreneurial endeavors. Trina founded and manages website YogaMeThis.com, where she sells an assortment of yoga mats and other yoga-related products. Along with yoga, Trina also enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with her husband and two daughters. “A lot of times we, all four of us, if we have work to do, we bring it down here,” she says. “It keeps us together then.”
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Iggy and family friend, Seth Berdan, plan to attend an auctioneering class in Mankato, Minn., to learn how to appraise and auction items. “Without friends and family this would not be possible,” Trina says. “We are very appreciative to everyone who’s stepped up and helped out. It’s just been great with all the help that we’ve had.” Trina is excited about the buzz surrounding the auctions and hopes that the auction house will continue to grow. Currently, her prime goal is to attract businesses to rent the front of the store, in a space that would be ideal for something like a deli. Lammar’s Smokehouse BBQ uses the space to sell its popular cuisine during auctions, but Trina says that something permanent would be beneficial to both the auction house and downtown Marshfield. “I think it’s going to get bigger and better. I think it could be something good,” she says. Auctions times and other information are available online at facebook.com/IggysAuction. Anyone interested in participating in the auctions is welcome to attend. Bidders can come in anytime and are not required to stay for the auction’s entirety. When Trina started watching “Storage Wars,” she was skeptical about its authenticity. However, after witnessing members of a crowd squabble for coveted items, she consents that some aspects, including the passion of the participants, are reality.
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floral shop on the edge of Wisconsin Rapids had a sentimental beginning. Chris Stauber of Marshfield was 24 when he was killed as a result of motorcycle crash in Clark County in August 2007. “Really, our whole life changed at that point,” said Juli Stauber, Chris’ mother. “It was just such a life-changing event when my son died.” Until then, Stauber, now of Grand Rapids, had worked for 29 years at Marshfield Laboratories, Marshfield. Her brother-in-law worked at Sorenson’s Floral in Stevens Point, which was going to close, Stauber said. With Stauber’s need for a change, and her brother-inlaw’s experience, the family decided to buy Dahl’s Floral Gardens in Wisconsin Rapids, and renamed the business. Angel Gardens/Angel Floral and Designs Inc., celebrates its fourth year of business April 1. “That’s why it’s named Angel Gardens, after Chris,” Stauber said. The shop carries more than a variety of plants and flowers. “(Dahl’s) did a lot of silk o, but flowers at the time, too, we’ve kind of updated things a little bit and brought new gift items in.” Stauber even has included some furniture, like small occasional tables, as part of the offerings. “I try and pick vendors that carry merchandise I am interested in,” Stauber said. “In spring we look for bright merchandise; just colorful things that are cheery. “I do enjoy picking out the gift items, and I like the spring bedding season,” Stauber said.
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Color Trends Contributed by Home Furniture, Wisconsin Rapids | For YOU Magazine
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he top trend hues of 2012 evoke ‘80s shades of berry red-violet, soft bluegreen, and grays, colors that are cooler, more romantic and more nostalgic than we’ve seen in awhile. Of course, that doesn’t mean you won’t see a strong shot of pumpkin orange or the cheerful greens that have lent fresh snap to earthy tones in recent years. In fact, it’s those fearless combinations that distinguish today’s palette from any in prior years.
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The most brilliant aspect of all? In today’s economy, consumers want safe choices, and every romantic, brave hue here brings today’s grays, taupe’s and other neutrals to life. We encourage customers to consider painting as part of their room redo. It allows them to embark on their own color adventure. Colors that are analogous (adjacent on the color wheel) are a dominant trend. Reds bring warmth and cheer. Red, the color of fire and the earth’s molten core stirs passion and conveys excitement. Softened with white, beige and other pale hues it conveys tenderness and innocent comfort. Cooled with blues, red conveys mystery and, when brightened with yellow, it conveys a sociable spirit. This saturated palette includes fuchsias, red-oranges, violets and delicate pinks. Thanks to the popularity of cinnabar, the red-orange of Chinese lacquered finishes and all things China, red has renewed dominance. But the old taboos about mixing reds with oranges and purples don’t apply. These colors are analogous and adjacent to true red, and look great with it. Blues help soothe and calm. This soothing palette includes the classic, relaxed blues of denim and the bluegreens of rivers, lakes and seas. World events inspire color trends, and as we seek economic blue skies, we’re rediscovering the rugged blue denim of the American worker. We also instinctively crave natural elements, and news of the growing scarcity spring 2012
of fresh, clean water is reflected in the line of watery blue-greens. Greens are strong and healthy. Moving beyond the clear, simple yellow-greens of the past, this palette focuses on greens that are lush, moody and complex. We’re serious about going green, and our green palette honors our desire for a sustainable lifestyle. Neutrals provide balance. Subtle, tonal variations are natural, evoking analogous colors found in nature. Gold tones embody the sun and soft metallics warm up this understated yet refined palette. Steely grays have given way to our neutral palette of warmer gray and natural tones that create a balanced look. Benjamin Moore color experts are forecasting that blue will be big in 2012 as the population seeks out a sense of calm, trust, and the tried-and-true. Their top color pick for this year is Wythe Blue, a blue-green hue with a cool gray cast. It is a particularly appealing and versatile hue because it evokes nature’s primal elements of sky and water. It’s a color that can create a serene and restful, comfortable and stable ambiance — an antidote to the frenetic pace of today’s daily life. Sophisticated neutrals, especially the light and mid-range hues, may be sought after as consumers seek investment pieces that can help visually enlarge today’s living environments. Urbanistas tend to kick up the color a notch or two with spicier tones. For consumers who welcome color into their decor, ruddy hues and persimmon. Earthy tones add warmth and stability, so they’ll be important
in the 2012 palette. Boyz-n-berry is a jewel tone with more energy than purple but more mystery than red. Forecasting experts at Color Marketing Group say its potential lies in the “spectacular combinations” that can be made when used with other colors. For example, to capitalize on the Twilight craze, pair black with Boyz-n-berry for an effect that is warm and darkly evocative. When
painting a focal point wall with these dark colors, choose semi-gloss or gloss to give the hues some light-reflecting life. Boyzn-berry also works with white, throws and accent pillows. It’s sophisticated with pearl gray, think of city streets in rounded gray cobblestone. Any yellow-green complements red-violet, so try it with chartreuse or olive as well as lime. To turn Boyz-nberry from urban nightlife to country
afternoons and paths lined with a bounty of wild berries, place it in a palette with deep greens and loamy browns plus a surprising flint of orange and black as in monarch butterflies. The look is a bit wild, a bit regal, and always romantic. So there you have it — an inside look at 2012’s trends. Come and explore with us, we’d love to help you create a new and exciting look!
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Kabinet Konnection turns dream plans into beautiful, functional kitchens, baths Contributed by Kabinet Konnection Photos by Laura Schmitt For YOU Magazine
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hether building your dream home or remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, Kabinet Konnection at 213 N. Central Ave., Marshfield, is the place to make your ideas a reality. Designer/owner Angela Ford and designer Alyson Goldbach have more than 25 years of combined education and experience in design and consulting to create the perfect kitchen and bath. The business showroom has numerous displays to showcase a variety of products. The company has the reputation for providing clients with excellent quality custom cabinetry along with an alternative semi-custom line of cabinets. “We want to provide products that will meet any budget,” Angela says. “Our clients often consider our business as a ‘onestop-shop.’ We not only design your space and provide cabinetry, but we also feature a wide variety of countertops such as laminate, Corian, granite and concrete.” The Kabinet Konnection services are unique and convenient because the company also carries different appliance lines, lighting and plumbing fixtures, tile products and closet systems. “From the initial consultation to the final installation process, we make sure that the spring 2012
many steps it takes to have a beautiful and functional kitchen or bath are met,” Angela says. “It has been a privilege to meet and work with so many great people in the last 16 years,” she says. “We tend to form a great bond and friendship during the planning and finishing stages. Our clients are letting us into their homes and putting their trust in our skills and products. That trust makes us very proud and eager to continue with our careers as designers. We at Kabinet Konnection depend on customer satisfaction along with client and contractor referrals.” The shop’s business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. It is open Saturdays and evenings by appointment. Call 715-387-0797.
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Jurustic Park FROM JURUSTIC PARK TO HOBBIT HOUSE, A TRIP TO SUGAR BUSH LANE DELIGHTS EVERYONE By Breanna Speth | Photos by Laura Schmitt | For YOU Magazine
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uring the Iron Age, the McMillan She processes, dyes, spins and knits natural Marsh was home to a whole jungle fibers, sometimes shaping them into life-size of creatures now extinct. The recrefabric sculptures such as those known as “the ations of these strange beings now crowd the in-laws.” lawn of Clyde and Nancy Wynia, on a nineAs she leans over a 3,000-degree torch acre plot of land north of Marshfield deemed crafting glass beads, Nancy explains the ori“Jurustic Park.” gins of her art. “I made buttons and earrings, A retired lawyer and self-declared amateur and then the whole thing got out of control,” paleontologist, Clyde spends hours in his she explains. workshop resurrecting these various creaAlthough she’d always enjoyed a hobby of tures, which could include anything from some sort, from spinning to knitting, it wasn’t a “toucananry,” to a “semi-mutant prairie until 14 years ago that she officially traded chicken,” to a “porky pine,” while Nancy, a her stethoscope for a torch. retired nurse, spends her time working with She needed a button for a sweater at a hot glass and fibers to create beautiful jewtime when Clyde was working with stained elry and sculptures. glass, so she decided to make the button The park came to life 18 years ago, when herself. After that first endeavor, she began Clyde hung a giant iron bird with 9-foot taking classes, including courses in Italy wingspan from the tree in his front yard. A and Ireland. She calls her jewelry educacurious neighbor asked Clyde where he got tion a “fantastic adventure,” and thousands the bird. In a stroke of inspiration, Clyde of beads later, she is teaching classes of her explained how he had dug it out of the marsh, own. where it had lived during the Iron Age, and While Nancy’s inspiration comes from a crafted it with a rope that would move its variety of sources, Clyde jokes his ideas wings and allow for it to fly again. “happen every time I go off my meds.” He Five years later, Clyde retired and his shares how most of the ideas just come to hobby really took flight. As Clyde describes him, although sometimes people will request it, “I sold out to my (law) partner and have something. “Somebody wanted a dog one been playing ever since.” time, so I made the dog for them. Now I sell a From the scrap yard to the front yard, ton of dogs every year. And cats.” some call Clyde’s art eclectic When they are not workand others call it odd, but ing in their respective Clyde calls it nothing but workshops, Clyde and fun. “Read something into it Nancy often are giving Somebody wanted if you want,” he says, laughtours. They average 12 to ing. “I do it because I have 15 tours every day in the a dog one time, so fun.” summer alone. Impromptu I made the dog for Passing Clyde’s workshop tours are as commonplace them. Now I sell a and traversing the jungle as the creatures on the of iron creatures, visitors lawn, and people come from ton of dogs every come upon what some have all around the world, with year. And cats.” deemed the “Hobbit House.” more than 34 nationalities Clyde Wynia Guarded by a large dragon documented in the guest worthy of Smaug, the house book. contains Nancy’s studio and shop. While “For most of the year, we’re open eight Clyde spends his days making magic out of days a week,” Clyde jokes, adding, “It’s metal, Nancy passes the hours crafting gems an opportunity to meet a lot of interesting out of glass. people.” Nancy blows her own glass beads and Along with a big imagination and a big crafts fish, flowers and other sculptures. welder, the Wynias also have a big heart. The spring 2012
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n on-site whirlpool spa, cosmetology services, an exercise room, library and cable television might sound like a vacation resort. Those are just a few of the amenities available at The Renaissance community in Wisconsin Rapids. The assisted-living center is one of five in Wisconsin operated by the Rennes Group. There also are six Rennes Health and Rehab Centers in the state. The Renaissance is at 1500 Pepper Ave., and is surrounded, in part, by nature. The center opened with 57 apartments in October 2000. There currently are 79 apartments. “We’re usually almost always full, I would say,” said Linda Weinzinger, administrator and a registered nurse. “We have residents in age from 72 to 104, and everywhere inbetween. “We actually have 12 different floor plans in our building,” Weinzinger said. “Each one is just a different style.” The idea behind the center is worry-free living. “We take care of everything,” Weinzinger said. It’s not a nursing home — residents are free to come and go as they like. “We’re not in the room, ‘saying it’s 6 a.m. you have get up and eat breakfast,’” Weinzinger said. “They can do anything they want. “I think it’s nice, because they can be as private and independent as they want, but if they need assistance, a nurse is here 24 hours
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a day,” Weinzinger said. Bill Ziel, 76, and his wife, Ann, 73, moved from Reedsburg to the center in July. “My wife has Alzheimer’s disease, and it started to get worse, and it became more difficult for me,” Ziel said. The center allows Ziel to have support for his wife. “(Residents) can move in as a couple; maybe one needs a lot more assistance and one can be coming and going,” Weinzinger said. “We’re there for the spouse, and they can spend quality time together, so it is a good situation for them.” Fresh towels and sheets are provided, and personal laundry can be done by the residents or by the staff for a fee. There’s even a valet
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service, Weinzinger said. “If they do drive, we take their car, we’ll warm it up, brush the snow off, it that needs to be done, and drive it up to the front so it’s ready to go. And when they are done, we’ll park it,” she said. Transportation to medical appointments is provided twice a week. Because four nurses are on staff, medication management also provided, allowing residents — and their families — peace of mind. “I think one real unique thing about our facility is our nursing staff,” Weinzinger said. “So there usually is a nurse in the building for 16 hours, which is very unique to the area, and then there are trained, experienced caregivers, 24 hours a day in the building.” It’s a good fit for the Ziels. “I looked around several places,” Ziel said. “This place, for a variety of reasons, really seemed to fit what I was looking for in a place. I think I’ve been more than pleasantly surprised with what I have here, much better than what I expected, actually, and I had high expectations.” Ziel said happy staff members — many who have been there since the start — make for happy residents. “Every one you talk to, and I mean, everyone without exception — I’ve never heard anyone say they don’t like it here. I really can’t say anything bad about this place.” That’s what it’s all about, Weinzinger said. “I tell my staff we will do anything for these residents,” she said.
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Stoney River provides modern assisted living By June Thompson | For YOU Magazine
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s the adult senior population ages and the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age, the need for assisted living communities is rising. The amenities for quality living in these communities also is greater than it was years ago. One upscale assisted living community is Stoney River Assisted Living, 1204 W. McMillan Ave., Marshfield. It opened Jan. 17. This facility is different from others in that it offers more amenities, says Chris Howard, vice president of marketing for the parent company LifeQuest, a healthcare management company. “It’s the first one of its kind in the Midwest.” An important amenity is that the facility offers service/shuttle to appointments and outings, says administrator Ashley Fredrick. “There’s a free assessment. We have a wide variety of residents ages 56 to 96. Some are independent; some have forms of dementia. Clients don’t have to worry, knowing the ones they love are being taken care of,” Frederick says. Marshfield needed a place like this, Howard says. “We’re very much a family-oriented business. My parents, Terry and Carol Howard, started this company, LifeQuest. Both were born and raised in Wisconsin and have been in senior care their entire lives. They’ve figured out how best to care
Visitors and residents can relax by the fireplace at Stoney River Assisted Living. for seniors, and they plan to build several more facilities like this. My dad’s grandfather (Terry Howard) started Marshfield Care Center and Norris Manor,” says Chris Howard. “My sister, Kelly Soto, is a corporate nurse. I’m the fourth generation of Howards to work in senior care.” Stoney River Assisted Living is a 40,000-square-foot facility that took 10 months to build. “There are six neighborhoods,” Howard says. “You won’t find a single hallway; we wanted it to feel homey.” Each neighborhood has its own mail system and its own avenue or street name that sets it apart from another: Blackberry Parkway, Tamarack Terrace or Juniper Avenue. Inside the neighborhoods, residents have amenities that make their quality of life meaningful: Happy Heart Fitness, Brookfield Cafe Dining and Dancing, Lucky Duds Laundry and Sunny and Shear Barber Shop and Beauty Salon. “Each suite has a kitchenette, bathroom/ shower, refrigerator, microwave, bedroom
and living area,” says Howard. “A private room begins at $3,500 a month and can be higher, depending on care.” Anyone who lives in an assisted living neighborhood also needs activities. “We have a lot of movie and popcorn nights,” Fredrick says. “And wine and cheese nights.” “We’re probably the only assisted living facility to have a tavern,” Howard says. “Residents can play pool and cards in Stoney Tavern.” Stoney River Assisted Living has seven fireplaces, which are in the living room areas, and donated books fill the shelves for a large library that’s easily accessible to anyone. “We do a lot of good,” Howard says. “It’s really important to care for the people who really need it. We don’t warehouse people; we care for them. People want to be a lot more active and they want things to do.” One of the important things about living in an assisted living neighborhood community is that residents can comment about their needs and wants at a monthly resident council meeting, Howard says. “Residents have a lot of input into what they eat and things they do. “We (my parents) built this for the population of the future,” he says. “We want to meet their needs for years to come.” For more information about Stoney River Assisted Living, or a personal tour, call 715-207-6423, log on to stoneyriverliving.com, or email Chris Howard at CHoward@stoneyriverweb.com.
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ometimes simplicity is the key ingredient in a heart-healthy diet. “Most people need to concentrate on the basics,” says Jenny Okon, a registered dietitian with Marshfield Clinic. If you have a heart condition or wish to prevent heart disease, focus on increasing your intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, Okon says. That means eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. At the same time, cut out foods that are high in saturated and trans fats, she says. Those fatty foods include fried dishes and processed meat, like lunch meat. The American Heart Association recommends eating no more than two servings per week of processed meat. Okon recommends a minimum of 4 1/2 cups of fruits and veggies per day, but warns against relying on vitamin supplements alone to achieve daily fruit
and vegetable servings. While vitamins can help fight an nutritional deficiencies, the American Heart Association says there’s not enough evidence that supplements of vitamins C and E, for example, will prevent heart disease. “Interestingly enough, when they did studies with supplements like vitamins C and E, they couldn’t find the same benefit as (with eating) fresh, whole pieces of food,” Okon says. “In general, a whole piece of fruit is going to have more fiber than canned fruit and more fiber than juice.” When shopping for grains, the key word to search for on the ingredients list is “whole,” Okon says. That means buying whole grain wheat bread, whole grain oats, whole wheat barley and so on. Switching from white rice and white
noodles to brown rice and whole wheat pasta also can make a healthy difference, Okon says. And these healthier options still can be had on a cheap budget. “A number of these items you can find in the bulk foods (sections) of grocery
A SAMPLE OF TASTY, HEART-HEALTHY FOODS: » Fish, like salmon or trout » Berries, especially blueberries » Nuts » Legumes, like lima beans and lentils » Avocado Sources: Jenny Okon, Marshfield Clinic registered dietitian; American Heart Association
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» Grains: 6 to 8 servings daily, the majority whole grains. Example of one serving: 1/2 cup cooked rice. » Vegetables: 4 to 5 servings daily, of diverse colors and types. Example of one serving: 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables. » Fruits: 4 to 5 servings daily, mix of colorss and types. Example: 1 medium fruit, about the size ze of a baseball. » Fat-free or low-fat dairy products: 2 to 3 servings daily. Example: 1 cup fat-free or low-fat milk. » Lean meats, poultry and seafood: Less than 6 ounces daily. Example: 3 ounces grilled fish, about the size of a checkbook. » Fats and oils: 2 to 3 servings daily. Example: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. » Nuts, seeds and legumes: 4 to 5 servings per week. Example: 1/2 cup dry beans. » Sweets and added sugars: 5 or fewer servings weekly. Example: 1 cup lemonade. *Servings based on 2,000-calorie daily diet. Source: American Heart Association
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stores,” she says. “It definitely doesn’t have to be more expensive.” And some pricier store-bought healthy dishes also can be made at home to save money, like hummus, Okon says. “A lot of people can eat healthier by choosing whole vegetables, chicken or turkey, and using their Crock-Pot,” she says. And it’s still possible to dine in restaurants without selling your heart-healthy soul. Okon’s first tip: Eat a light appetizer, like a salad with a low-calorie dressing or a broth-based soup, or drink a calorie-free drink, like tea. Another trick when eating out is to ask the restaurant’s wait staff to bring a doggie bag with the meal. As soon as the food arrives, stow a portion of it in the Styrofoam box and close the lid. “(Then) you don’t have the visual cue to keep eating,” Okon says. “That really does help.” Still, there’s no silver bullet for having a healthy heart, but it’s helpful to find a few tips that help you eat better. “There’s no one thing that works for everyone,” she says.
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Buckwheat pancakes with blueberries
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2 egg whites 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 cup fat-free milk 1/2 cup all-purpose (plain) flour 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup sparkling water 3 cups fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites, canola oil and milk. In another bowl, combine the flours, baking powder and sugar. Add the egg white mixture and the sparkling water and stir until slightly moistened. Place a nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium heat. When a drop of water sizzles as it hits the pan, spoon 1/2 cup pancake batter into the pan. Cook until the top surface of the pancake is covered with bubbles and the edges are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until the bottom is well-browned and the pancake is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Repeat with the remaining pancake batter. Transfer the pancakes to individual plates. Top each with 1/2 cup sliced strawberries and serve immediately.
“Good” fats should be incorporated into a daily diet. Cooking with olive oil, sprinkling ground flaxseed on yogurt or cereal, and eating wild salmon are easy ways to do this. Avoid or limit intake of saturated and trans fats. Use low-fat dairy products (or those labeled “no fat”), limit the amount of red meat and avoid margarine, fried foods and snack foods.
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Baked salmon with Southeast Asian marinade
INGREDIENTS 2 cans (16 ounces each) reduced-sodium garbanzos, rinsed and drained except for 1/4 cup liquid 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
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1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 salmon fillets, each 4 ounces 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup diced fresh fruit, such as pineapple, mango and papaya
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In a blender or food processor, add the garbanzos. Process to puree. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, paprika, tahini and parsley. Blend well. Add the reserved liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture has the consistency of a thick spread. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
In a small bowl, add the pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce and ginger. Stir to mix evenly. Arrange the salmon fillets in a small baking dish. Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the top. Put in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour. Turn the salmon periodically as needed. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat 2 squares of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Place the marinated salmon fillets on the aluminum foil. Drizzle each with 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil. Sprinkle with pepper and top each with 1/2 cup diced fruit. Wrap the foil around the salmon, folding the edges down to seal. Bake until the fish is opaque throughout when tested with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes on each side. Transfer the salmon to warmed individual plates and serve immediately. Dietitian’s tip: Salmon works well on the grill. After you’ve wrapped the fish in aluminum foil, grill until firm and opaque throughout, about 10 minutes on each side. Serve on couscous with steamed green beans on the side.
Avocado salad with ginger-miso dressing
Serves 6
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For the dressing 1/3 cup plain silken tofu 1/3 cup low-fat plain soy milk (soya milk) 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon light miso 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (fresh coriander) 1 tablespoon chopped green (spring) onion, including tender green top 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into 12 thin slices 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 12 ounces mixed baby lettuces 1/4 cup chopped red onion iagonal 1 green (spring) onion, including tender green top, thinly sliced on the diagonal 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (fresh coriander)
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To make the dressing, combine tofu, soy milk, ginger, soy sauce, miso and mustard in a blender or food processor. Process just until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro and green onion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, toss the avocado slices in the lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, red and green onions, and cilantro and toss to mix.
Add 2/3 of the dressing and toss lightly to coat. Divide the salad among individual plates. Arrange 2 avocado slices on top of each portion in a crisscross pattern. Top each avocado cross with a dollop of the remaining dressing. Serve immediately. Dietitian’s tip: Four classic soy foods — tofu, soy milk, miso and soy sauce — flavor this creamy dressing. A perfect complement to the avocado in this salad, the dressing is equally delicious on sliced tomatoes or grilled salmon.
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Super foods don’t require super effort By Cherie Schmidt | For YOU Magazine
Cherie Schmidt is a Marshfield mother of two teenagers and a regular contributor to YOU Magazine
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ating right and exercising are two key ingredients to a healthy lifestyle. However, making healthy choices as a mom-on-the-go can be difficult; and trying to incorporate healthy foods into the family’s diet can be even more challenging with kids. We live in a fast-paced society that offers many convenience foods at an instant, however, many of these products and selections don’t have the healthiest nutritional value, especially if a child tends to be picky. Super foods have been around forever, and now, more than ever, many people are trying to incorporate more of these healthy treats into their diet. What is a super food? These are the simple and basic
treats that nature produces that have many health benefits. Some of the super foods are beans, berries, broccoli, whole grains, oranges, fish, soy, spinach, nuts, green tea, tomatoes and even yogurt and eggs, to name a few. These foods are not only high in vitamins and antioxidants, but they offer healthy fats that can assist with lowering cholesterol. With obesity on the rise, the focus on these more nutritional treats has become more popular. As adults, we can discipline ourselves to make healthier choices and modify our diets. However, when it comes to children, this can be a whole different story. According to Chrisanne Urban, registered dietitian at Marshfield Clinic, kids’ taste buds are changing, which means parents should try to encourage their children to re-try foods. It helps to be a positive role model. Incorporating these foods into the diet can be challenging for parents when children are picky. Keep fresh fruits and nuts on hand for convenient snacking. Urban also recommends a great
website to assist parents helping make these diet modifications: www.choosemyplate.gov. This website has information about making food more fun, having kids make/invent their own snacks using super foods and encouraging smaller meals. In addition, there are great recipes, such as: bugs on a log, delicious dippers, frosty fruits (popsicles using fresh fruit juice) and caterpillar kabobs, using fresh fruit or vegetables. Another resource is “The Sneaky Chef” by Missy Chase Lapin. This cookbook offers a variety of recipes that substitutes
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or “hides” these delightful treats in everyday common meals. Who would have thought macaroni and cheese could have cauliflower and zucchini incorporated into the dish? By simply processing the cauliflower and zucchini into a puree, using whole grain pasta, eggs and low-fat Colby cheese, the basic macaroni and cheese dish has more nutritional value. How about chocolate chip pancakes that have almonds, applesauce and yogurt or brownies that have blueberries, spinach, wheat germ, whole grain flour and oats? While the ingredients might make the adult scratch her head, the kids might just gobble it up before your eyes.
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Public health helps everyone By Leah Meidl RN BSN | Photos contributed | For YOU Magazine
WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Wisconsin Rapids office, Riverview Clinic Building 420 Dewey St., Wisconsin Rapids Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays 715-421-8911 Marshfield office, Marshfield City Hall, Suite 303 Hours: Call for appointment and clinic dates 715-387-8646 For more information, visit: » www.facebook.com/woodcountyhealth » www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/Health » www.whatispublichealth.org » www.apha.org
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What is Public Health? Do you know what public health does for you? Public health is everywhere! According to What is Public Health.org, “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles and research for disease and injury prevention.” Each day, your life is affected positively by public health. It works to assure that the food you eat and the water you drink is safe. Public health provides crosswalks so that you can safely cross the street. Its principles teach us that eating right and exercising will improve our overall health. The Wood County Health Department is here to serve all of the residents of Wood County. With more than 30 staff members, the health department provides services that can help residents of all ages. Staff members include: registered nurses, environmental health sanitarians, health educators, nutritionists, a dental hygienist and many other support staff. Services include: » Baby Bump Basics pregnancy classes. » Breastfeeding support. » Car seat safety checks. » Communicable disease investigation and follow-up. » Communities Putting Prevention to Work obesity prevention initiatives. » Cribs 4 Kids. » Emergency preparedness. » Follow-up for new parents. » Healthy Beginnings prenatal care coordination. » Healthy Smiles dental sealspring 2012
ant and fluoride program. » Hotel/motel inspections. » Immunizations. » Infant massage classes. » Information on health, safety and well-being. » Lead testing. » Pool inspections. » Restaurant inspections and licensing. » Support for individuals with chronic disease. » TB testing. » Text lines to promote health. » Well Woman preventative health screenings program. » WIC (Women, Infants and Children) supplemental nutrition program. Public health is here for you. If you have questions about public health or would like to know more about any of the programs listed above, call 715-421-8911 or 715- 387-8646. The health department has office locations in Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids. Leah Meidl is a public health nurse with the Wood County Health Department.
Cell phones — We love ’em and hate ’em By Cherie Schmidt | For YOU Magazine
Cherie Schmidt is a Marshfield mother of two teenagers and a regular contributor to YOU Magazine
They’re here. They’ve invaded. And no one can get rid of them! It’s the latest modern obsessive/ compulsive twist that have plagued our homes, our classrooms, our cars, restaurants, social events and yes, even the bathroom. Cell phones are everywhere, with no remedy in sight. How is it that this little modern invention could turn even the sanest person into a communication junkie? While cell phones are the greatest thing for keeping in touch and having instant, social contact, is it possible that our desperation for continuous communication has started wreaking havoc in our everyday lives? Have we become so fixed on the next text message or become so engaged in talking that we have forgotten the simplest manners and etiquette we learned grow-
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ing up? Aren’t we taught at an early age to say thank you, you’re welcome, hello or good-bye when someone speaks to you? What about “listen — don’t interrupt” and “speak when it is your turn,” to respect others and those around you? So what has happened to these basic fundamentals when it comes to cell phones? Here are some basic guidelines to help prevent you from being the next cell phone junkie. » Hang up. Give the check-out person in the store the courtesy to say “Hi” and acknowledge that he or she is giving you a service. This goes for other drivers, too. Paying attention to what is going around is not only essential, it’s the law. Give other drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and children the crucial attention they deserve. » Turn off your cell. Yes, while this is a very hard task for some, there are times when others around you want to enjoy the concert, play, movie or even listen to the class or seminar lecture. If you must keep your phone on, try silence or vibrate. » Keep the ring tone simple and soft. Don’t destroy someone else’s silent serenity with your obnoxious
ringtone, blaring beeps/whistles or the latest rap hit. » Watch the volume of your own voice and content of your conversation when in public. Go to a private area to talk. People do not pay for an event only to hear about your personal drama. » Keep text messages short and appropriate. Don’t let messages come back to haunt you or be used against you. If it takes more than four texts to complete a conversation, pick up the phone and call. Sometimes messages can be misinterpreted. Arguments can be avoided just by hearing the conversation and the tone of voice. » No cell phone zones. This DOES pertain to you. There are reasons why cell phone usage in areas of facilities are prohibited. Please respect those rules. » Ask permission. Be polite. If a phone call must be taken, excuse yourself or ask the party you are with, “Mind if I take this?” Asking just shows the person you are with some respect and courtesy. » Stop DRIVING and TEXTING. This is deadly mixture. Would you drive blind-folded? I didn’t think so. » Don’t text the person you are with. Engage, use your voice, I bet it sounds lovely.
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Parenting and the working mother By Jill Kurszewski | For YOU Magazine
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orking mothers are tough, resourceful and strategic. Two years ago I was commissioned into the working mother “army” when my son was born. I can’t say that I knew exactly what I was getting into or what I would become when I enlisted. But I would not change a thing. Now I am proud to say that I am tough, resourceful and strategic. I have had great teachers to show me the ropes and my son, although a demanding drill sergeant, has helped make the time a lot of fun. This column is dedicated to the daily triumphs, struggles and long days of working mothers. Stay-athome mothers are in a class all their own. I know they have long days and many struggles. I even have heard mothers say it is harder staying at home, and I believe it. But I have to write about what I know. To all of those mothers fortunate to stay at home, I hope you will find some of your own stories in here, too. All moms are tough, resourceful and strategic. Working mothers are tough. We have to be. It is heartbreaking having the day care teacher peel your
child off of you so you can get to work. Then, as you walk out the door you hear your child’s desperate sobs, calling “Mama!” You try not to look back, but you always have to, and that image of your distressed child sticks with you all day. Happy Monday! Well, we pull ourselves together and jump right into the day’s work. You can’t go into the office with tears in your eyes. It is so important as a woman in the work force to always maintain your composure. You wouldn’t want anyone to think you’re “hormonal” or weak. Working expectant mothers are tough, too. I am expecting baby No. 2 in June. In the middle of my first trimester I changed jobs. So as I am learning the ropes — new names, new projects and new schedules — I am trying not to let the smell of the different office cleaners bother me and making sure I always know where the nearest bathroom is. Now into my second trimester, I am trying to find something to wear every day that fits and is somewhat “impressive” since I still have impressions to make. Well, maternity clothes from the first go-round don’t fit quite as well since they were stretched way out at the end of my first pregnancy. And trying to find professional looking maternity clothes that are also comfortable and somewhat affordable is so difficult. Everything is in clingy fabric or just looks like a tent. Here in central Wisconsin we have very limited options for maternity-wear shopping. Working mothers are resourceful. We can take anything out of our purse and turn it into a game. We can take peas and get our child to eat them by calling them “bubbles.” And we can make a “healthy” supper out of chicken breasts, corn flakes and some frozen veggies. Being resourceful is an area I think all mothers (working or stay-athome) can share. Again, we have to be resourceful. When you’re on the front lines of battle with your child, spring 2012
you will rely on any tool within your reach. Whether it be getting him to eat his meal, put on his shoes or get into his car seat, you need him to comply to some degree so you can continue with your always tight schedule. I must say chocolate works well and now, thanks to technology, YouTube videos on my cell phone. Working mothers are strategic. I have grown to love this word. I use it at home and at the office. Now I always try to be “strategic” in my actions. Can you believe there are really only 24 hours in a day? So working moms, how do we get the most done in that short amount of time? When taking a load of laundry to the washing machine, I pile on two or three other things that can be dropped off in the bathroom and the kitchen on the way to the laundry room. When making out my grocery list, I keep another list of lunches and dinners I have planned for the week. That way we get what we need and I know what to cook once I get home. I always try to pack my bag, my son’s bag and sometimes my husband’s bag the night before — there is never enough time in the morning no matter how early we get up. I plan out my day so I can get the most done when my son is sleeping or at least in a “helpful” mood. Then at the office, I pack as much as I can into the working day, so I don’t take work home. I try not to have late meetings, and I get things done when I’m at my desk (thanks to many check lists and a thorough schedule complete with travel and arrival times noted). Somewhere in that mix I have heard of a few working moms who are able to squeeze in personal time and social time with trips to the gym and regular nights out with girlfriends. They are the super women of working mothers. (I think they may be from outer space or have found a way to get 25 or 26 hours in a day. Whatever their secret, they give us something to strive for.)
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Never too late to value mother’s wisdom By Dori Knoff | For YOU Magazine
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ike most daughters, I did not appreciate the genius of my mother’s life philosophies until I actually had some life experience. Through the years, my mother replied to my symphonies of challenge with a number of two- to five-word phrases, which, at the time, seemed to minimize my injuries and frustrations. However, as I continued up my personal learning curve, I finally understood the beauty in her songs — songs that I most certainly will pass along to my children. The “rule of three” was one of my favorite phrases of hers. I had heard from others in my life that “bad things happen in threes.” My optimistic mother rephrased it as, “With every bad thing follows three good things.” At the time, I felt that this “exponential return on a bad thing investment” was foolishness. However, I find now that she is right on the mark. It started in 1994 with our move west from New York to our homeland in Wisconsin. Although it was difficult to leave friends, colleagues, our first house, well paying jobs and friendly neighbors, the pay off was grand. Within six months of returning to Wisconsin, I was pregnant with my first child, my husband had a new and exciting job, and we bought another house — only meters from a lake shore. Three years later, we moved into an even larger house with acreage adjacent to a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources preservation, I started my own business as writer and researcher, and I was pregnant with child No. 2. The signs that predicted that this would be a successful move included three signs of three: First, there were three stately oak trees (side by side) on the west side of the house, appearing like guards to a castle. Second, three sandhill cranes circled above the house roof singing a welcome song the day of the closing. Third, the home was described as threebedroom house on three acres, with access to 300 acres of wetlands and woods. One could suggest that anyone could choose a number and a metaphor and force-fit any situation. And that might be true. Your family might find a fortuitous numeric predictor of success and happi-
ness. But I will embrace mine as long as it seems to work. In all layers of life, “three” has predicted success: In my professional life, where “at three years” I often was promoted or I changed positions; in my friendships with women, which seemed to fit comfortable in the three bestfriends model; and in the fact that I was the third girl in a family of six children. My mother’s number was “six,” a factor of three, which seemed to run through the river of her life as well. I thank her for this phrase and many others as she taught us to seek our dreams in a very complicated and sometimes harsh world. She is 86 years old now. I hope you find this information helpful in some way at some point in your life — mainly as a way to recover from tough times. Meanwhile, I am going to drink my third mocha for the day and take the next three days off to spend time with our three-person family.
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Study of tragedy leads to answers for Clinic Doctor
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ometimes medical expertise is a double-edged sword for doctors, particularly when their loved ones face the same situations as their patients. That was the case for Dr. Elizabeth McPherson last year. The Marshfield Clinic medical geneticist and director of the Wisconsin Stillbirth Service Program helped a patient who had just experienced a stillbirth. The incident occurred while McPherson’s own daughter was pregnant, and the patient was close to the same age as McPherson’s daughter, 30. “That was a tough thing,” McPherson says. “Talking with that woman who had lost her baby, it was very difficult not to think about how my daughter would be if she was in that situation.” But McPherson’s daughter, Caitlin, gave birth to Heidi, a beautiful, healthy baby in November, 2011, she says. Although there were no complications, that didn’t stop McPherson from worrying about her daughter’s pregnancy. “When you know a lot (about pregnancies), it’s harder. You worry about a lot of things,” says McPherson, who has three grown children. McPherson, 61, has led the Wisconsin Stillbirth Service Program since 2009. During her research time at the Clinic, McPherson analyzes about 75 cases of stillbirth and second trimester miscarriages per year from Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital and hospitals statewide. The goal: helping parents understand what happened. McPherson’s combined approach of analyzing the mother’s placenta and the stillborn baby has allowed her to find an underlying cause of death in about 70 percent of cases, she says. “(McPherson) is a tireless, devoted, energetic investigator whose passion to help families and society to decrease the incidence of stillbirths is remarkable,” says Christina Zaleski, the lead genetic counselor at the Clinic and McPherson’s colleague. McPherson’s interest in solving stillbirth cases began during her genetics fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the late 1970s, she says. Her career has taken her to a handful of hospitals nationwide, including 13 years in Pittsburgh. That was the longest stay in one place for the self-proclaimed “Navy brat,” who grew up moving from city to city with her family while her father served in the U.S. Navy. “Now as an adult, wherever I live is home,” McPherson say. “It’s difficult to even figure out an answer to what’s my hometown.” McPherson, who has lived with her husband in Stratford for almost nine years, expects her tenure with Marshfield Clinic to become the longest in her career. “I plan to do this until I retire, and I don’t know when I’ll retire,” McPherson says. The only thing that would tempt McPherson to move away? Her baby granddaughter, Heidi, who lives in northern Virginia with her parents.
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Strength training helps maintain muscle mass By Molly Michalek | For YOU Magazine
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id you know that as we age, our body naturally will lose muscle mass? Unfortunately, the muscle usually is replaced by fat, which slows our metabolism, leads to weight gain and contributes to many health problems. As the wellness coordinator at the Marshfield Area YMCA, I would like to offer some key tips and considerations when participating in a strength training program. First, it always is recommended that you consult a physician before beginning a new exercise program. Strength training (or lifting weights) encourages the growth of muscle fibers, which then leads to an increase in strength and muscle mass. Because your muscles need time to rest and repair, it is recommended that strength training is done on nonconsecutive days. Next, you need to choose the proper weight to lift with. If the weight is too light, you might not achieve maximum results. But if the weight is too heavy, then you increase the risk of injury. To determine the correct weight load, try to find a weight size where you can complete one set of eight to 15 repetitions with good form.
The key is to feel fatigue or the need to rest by the last two to three reps. Another way to avoid injury is to lift with good form and alignment. Too heavy of a weight load can cause lifters to jerk or use momentum to finish their rep. This can cause strain on joints or tendons. Instead, focus on using a smooth and controlled range of motion that flows within the healthy biomechanical parameters of your body. Keep your posture tall, your chest open and then concentrate on the muscles being engaged. Also, use your breath to help you through the workout. Exhale as the muscle is contracting, or shortening, and inhale as the muscle lengthens. Finally, strengthening the entire body as a whole will help maintain muscle balance. Focus on strengthening the large and supporting muscle groups, along with the core. To improve your overall strength, flexibility, physical appearance and burn more calories while at rest, here are some of my suggestions on beginning a strength training program or ideas to upgrade a current program: » Make an appointment with a YMCA personal tra trainer or fitness c coach. Professional advice is very helpful in making sure your program will help you achieve your goals, and having a refresher on f form and alignment can benefit anyone. »P Participate in a YM YMCA class that inco incorporates strength train training taught by a certi certified instructor who
leads you through a workout focusing on proper form and technique. Participants use stability balls, hand weights, resistance bands, body bars and, coming soon, kettlebells. Group training is fun, and it’s a great way to meet new people. » Finally, you don’t need an expensive or complicated weight system to strength train. Simply try using your body’s weight. Push ups, lunges, yoga and Pilates are great equipment-free forms of strength training that you can do practically anywhere. No matter what your fitness level is, the Y has something for you. Check out our website, www.mfldymca.org, for a complete schedule and description of all programs and classes. If you are a Y member, you can register for a program or class online. The Marshfield Area YMCA is nonprofit organization strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Molly Michalek is the wellness coordinator at the Marshfield Area YMCA. She can be reached at mmichalek@mfldymca.org.
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Teaching couple creates yoga DVD
John and Susan Twiggs, of Marshfield.
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ohn and Susan Twiggs, of Marshfield, have been practicing yoga for years, and they also teach it. They recently released their first yoga DVD: “Yoga with Karuna Ma (Susan) & Balaram (John): Basic Yoga Postures and Relaxation, First Steps to Flexibility.” Karuna Ma means having compassion for the world. Balaram means determined dancer. “The DVD is dedicated to our niece, Elyana,” says Susan. “We made this DVD for her as a way to help her relax, so she could have a safe practice.” Interested in yoga for years, Susan began practicing yoga in 1997 and began teaching in 2002. Yoga really became popular in the United States in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Susan says. “It’s considered a science, not a religion,” she says. “It’s a way to increase longevity and enhance the quality of life. “I like the way it is very calming, very gentle on the body,” she says. “You can do it without hurting yourself. The big benefit is that you can rest your mind, quiet your mind — it’s very calming.” Everyone has at least one issue with their body — such as flexibility, Susan says.
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“Part of what we do is help people deal with their own body. Our purpose is to help people have less pain, sleep better, be less nervous and have more energy,” she says. The DVD is particularly safe for those who have heart issues or low blood pressure because the student’s head does not go below his/her heart, and the inversions are very mild, she says. People come with their own hopes and intentions, and it’s truly remarkable to see the changes in people, especially if they begin to do it at home, says Susan. “It’s made a huge difference in our lives,” she says. “It’s not just what you do on the mat; you spring 2012
take it and incorporate it into your life. Yoga is a body movement. The whole idea of yoga is to feel it in your body.” The couple made the DVD in five and a half months in their Marshfield studio with Luke Jones Studio Productions. The DVD “gives instructions on the postures; we explain each posture, and there is a relaxation section. It teaches people how to do yoga — to do it at home,”
Susan says. “It’s targeted for beginners and people who haven’t done yoga,” says John Twiggs. “Yoga has provided me with body awareness and spiritual awareness and has a positive influence on my life.” “Yoga, over time, can become a lifestyle,” says Susan. d Karen Mitchell of Marshfield purchased the DVD. “I like the new yoga DVD,” says Karen. “The relaxation segment is a wonderful way to start or finish my day, and the pho-e tography is spectacular. I like the way the DVD flows and is demonstrated. As you d know, I have a few heart issues, and found that I could do the flow without any problem.” Susan Twiggs has practiced yoga for 15 years and taught since 2002. She is certia fied through The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health at the 200-hour level. John Twiggs has been practicing yoga for 10 years and teaching for four years. He is certified through the Nosara Yoga Institute at the 500-hour level. Training included learning the philosophy of yoga, teaching methods and learning postures.
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The DVD “Yoga with Karuna Ma (Susan) & Balaram (John): Basic Yoga Postures and Relaxation, First Steps to Flexibility” is available from Twiggs’ website for $19.83. It is available from the Twiggs for $15. It is also available to Twiggs’ students for $12. For more information, call 715-6501008, or www.karunayogastudio.com. The Twiggs have a studio called The Karuna Yoga Studio on their property at 9977 W. McMillan Road, Marshfield.
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Creative Quilter By Deb Cleworth Photos by Casey Lake For YOU Magazine
Suzanne Galliford of Grand Rapids looks at one of the many pieces of artwork she has done that are displayed in a variety of places in her house. Galliford not only did the window hanging she is holding, but also did the bed spread on the bed. A local woman has redefined the traditional meaning of “quilt.” Random House dictionary says a quilt “is a coverlet for a bed, made of two layers of fabric with some soft substance, as wool or down, between them and stitched in patterns or tufted through all thickness’ in order to prevent the filling from shifting.” Suzanne Galliford of Grand Rapids focuses on the secondary definition, which reads “anything quilted or resembling a quilt.” And she does use anything — tree bark, feathers — that inspires her, says Galliford’s friend, Beth Syens of Grand Rapids. Few of her projects actually wind up on a bed. The women met at Faith Reformed Church in Grand Rapids a couple of years ago. Galliford moved to Grand Rapids after living in Minnesota and after her retirement as a director of nursing education from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1989. “One of the first times I met her, I noticed she was wearing a jacket that was very striking,” Syens says. Syens — who sews — could tell the jacket was an original, and she asked Galliford, “Do you quilt?” “And she reached into her purse, and took out a packet of pictures that was close to an inch thick,” Syens says. Galliford considers herself self-taught and never has taken a formal art class. She joked,
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“Traditional quilters don’t know what to do with me.” “I’ve also sewn,” Galliford says. “My mother was very artistic, had a fabulous color sense. “I didn’t know how much I learned from her until I started experimenting.” To say she started dabbling in fiber arts would be an understatement. She uses birch bark, butterflies, wrapping paper, plastic shopping bags, vinyl — almost anything she sees can become embedded in her art quilts. A few pieces are what she calls “almost normal, traditional art,” she says. “I don’t think quilts need to be square.” Some of her pieces look almost like kites. “I went on a series of challenging myself with different shapes.” Galliford doesn’t keep track of the hours she has put into the more than 60 quilts she
has created. Her work is found in every room of the home she shares with her husband, John. What’s not on the walls is stashed in boxes, behind furniture and under beds. “At the lake (in Minnesota), and in that general area, the birch (trees) are dying out, and the maples are replacing them, so I take the birch,” Galliford says. It’s a painstaking process — the birch has to be peeled off slowly to get a piece resembling onion skin, thin enough to sew onto the cloth. Galliford’s techniques include needle felting, a process that uses barbed needles to push and pull wool through fabric, and some methods she developed herself. Galliford’s works draw the observer into each piece. She uses real leaves, birch bark, flowers, even butterflies, which, in some cases, are laminated for preservation. Syens does a little quilting, she says, but she looks at the pattern and follows the directions; her finished piece looks like the picture. Galliford, she says, does the opposite, developing a pattern from her materials. Galliford sees art in almost everything — one quilt uses show ribbons as a border and as part of the quilt. Some pieces even surprise Galliford. “My stuff tends to evolve,” Galliford says, pointing to a canoe scene. “I thought I’d do an abstract, and it turned into that. “One never knows.”
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Tips to renew the weight loss resolution By Anthony Wolf | For YOU Magazine
M Anthony Wolf is a Marshfield man-about-town who enjoys cooking and traveling.
y attempts to reach a healthy weight and keep my life organized are ongoing New Year’s resolutions. The secret to being successful in both these areas is keeping it simple, easy and fun. This past December, I began a healthy weight goal. Motivation came from reaching the Body Mass Index number of 30. This number comes with the title of “obese.” I have to say I tried to argue with the validity of the BMI, however, I had been letting out my belt and looking for my larger pants. I was also uncomfortable and needed to look in the mirror to measure my waistline. With those factors, I chose to return to the things that worked for me in the past. Most important for me is walking. Sounds too easy, but
it really does work. I found my pedometer, dusted it off, and replaced the battery. I knew my activity levels have slipped, so just getting up and moving would do wonders. I use the magic number of 10,000 steps each day, which all the professionals use. A simple fact is just trying to do a little more each day and having the numbers on my pedometer is a great motivator. It is working! I have pulled my belt in two inches already. For added weight loss, I simply cut down portion size and avoid the second serving. My other life-long struggle is clutter and being organized. I struggle keeping things in their proper places and being able to find things when I need them. Clutter takes time to build up, and it takes
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The changing face of the foodbanks LESSONS FROM THE GENERATION OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION By Dori Knoff | For YOU Magazine
Dori Knoff is a university instructor in health care management, a researcher and a writer on healthy choices, women’s health and public health issues. She can be contacted at dori.knoff@gmail.com.
If one looks at nostalgic photos of the Great Depression, one sees mostly the faces of men at food lines waiting for food to bring home to the family — some homeless, some nearly so. Today, the face of the unemployed is a more heterogeneous group, including men and women in suits, married couples, singles, displaced workers, abandoned families, abandoned elderly and the homeless. For many requesting assistance from food banks, this is the first time they ever have needed to ask for help. Some are former workers awaiting disability claim, including physically and mentally handicapped, and elderly who have nowhere to go. Now, more than ever before, many of those needing help are families, according to staff members at local agencies and nonprofits that assist those in need.
There are lessons from the Great Depression era — people like my parents — who suffered through the years of joblessness and social change of those years — which I hold tight. In my mother’s family, which resided across the river from New York City in Hoboken, N.J., life was tough in the 1930s. My grandparent’s family business went under, and they lost their comfortable brick house to foreclosure. The entire family moved into apartments in the down quarter of Hoboken, where, my grandfather, an electrical engineer, took any job offered to him so that he could support his family. Eventually, he was hired by the Radio City Music Hall in New York City as a master electrician. Neighbors helped one another out; the Italian family next door made an extra
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THINGS TO DO: WISCONSIN RAPIDS AND SURROUNDING AREA EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS ALEXANDER HOUSE CENTER FOR ART & HISTORY
(1131 Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards, 715 887-3442) The Alexander House, a Center for Art and History, is a combination of art gallery with frequently changing displays, and historical museum which emphasizes local lumbering and papermaking exhibits. The art and history center is located in a stately, old colonial home on the banks of the Wisconsin River. »» Youth Art Month featuring student art from Nekoosa Public Schools students. Exhibit runs through March 27. »» Stoneware pottery exhibit from Bill Karaffa of Firemouth Potter in Boulder Junction; paintings and etchings by Mary Barnes-Gingrich of Wilmette, Ill., and Larry Welo of Mount Horeb. Exhibit runs March 30 to May 7. Open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays or by appointment.
CENTRAL WISCONSIN CULTURAL CENTER
(240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids, 715-421-4598, cwcc@wctc.net, www.culturalcenterarts.com) The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center is a non-profit visual, literary and lyrical art organization. »» Emerging Artist Student Art Exhibition, featuring artwork from Wisconsin Rapids Public School students. Exhibit runs March 9 to 31. »» Essence of Spring Art Exhibition. Runs April 20 to May 25, 2012. Opening reception is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 20. Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
SOUTH WOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
(540 Third St. S., Wisconsin Rapids, 715-4231580, lori@swch-museum.com, www.swchmuseum.com) »» The museum is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
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(730 First Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids, 715-424-3037) The Wisconsin River Papermaking Museum features exhibits on papermaking history, focusing on the Wisconsin River Valley and the Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co., which
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was headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids for more than 100 years. The museum currently features three exhibits: »» History of the 111-year-old mansion that now houses the museum. The mansion was built in 1901, and two families involved in papermaking on the Wisconsin River called it home. The exhibit tells the story of the home, with a brief look at the families who lived there, giving visitors a picture of life at the turn of the century. »» Story of the formation of the Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co. The company was founded in 1894 to bring together the various water power owners’ land and properties to build a single dam across the river, believing “that the water-powers at said cities (Grand Rapids and Centralia) would be of more value if consolidated and improved upon one general plan.” »» “Coming Home to Wisconsin — Dard Hunter, The Man Who Knew Paper,” is a traveling exhibit on loan from the Robert C. Williams Papermaking Museum in Atlanta, Ga. Hunter was a modern-day renaissance man. He traveled the world learning papermaking processes, recording the cultural and historical data about papermaking and collecting paper samples that continue to provide insights into the science, art and technology of papermaking. In many instances, his photos and writings have provided the only records on papermaking and the lives of the papermakers in remote areas of the world. »» Museum hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. 4 p.m. Free.
MUSIC »» The all new, original tribute to the Blues Brothers, 7:30 p.m. March 9, Performing Arts Center, 1801 Eighth St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets, $49, available through The Arts Council, 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids; www.savorthearts.com. Call 715-4242787 for more information. »» Michael Kaeshammer, 7:30 p.m. April 13, Performing Arts Center, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets, $33, available through The Arts Council, 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids; www.savorthearts. com. Call 715-424-2787 for more information. »» Dairy State Steel Guitar Show and Dance, March 16, 17 and 18, Hotel Mead, 451 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Go to www.dairysteelshow.com for schedule of performers. For more information, call 715-423-0793. »» McMillan Memorial Library adult concert series: Acadian string band Vishten. 7 p.m. March 22; Peter Yarrow, April 19; and Laurence Juber, May 17. 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin
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(Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium, Centralia Center, 220 Third Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids) »» “Proof” 7:30 p.m. March 1 to 3. $15. Show contains adult language and content. »» “The Madwoman of Chaillot,” 7:30 p.m. May 11 and 12 and 17 to 19, and 2 p.m. May 13. Theater office hours, Rapids Mall, are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Tickets are available at the door one hour before show; to reserve tickets, or get more information, call 715-421-0435 or email WRCT@wctc.net. »» Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre fourth annual “We’ve Got Talent” competition. Auditions March 5, 6 and 7; semi-finals March 8 and 9; and finals March 10. Go to www. wrctheatre.org to download application. Top prize is $750. For more information, call 715421-0435. »» “The Pajama Game,” 7:30 p.m. April 25 to 28, and 2 p.m. April 29, Performing Arts Center, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets $8. Available at the Arts Council of South Wood County.
MISCELLANEOUS »» Classes at Lighthouse Books & Gifts: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 7 and 8, layered cards; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 9, open scrap; 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 14 and 15, punch cards; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 13, open scrap; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 11, open scrap. Check the website at www.lighthousebooksandgifts.com or call 715-423-7773 for class cost and more information. »» Wisconsin Rapids Figure Skating Club Presents: “Skating Through Time.” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 17, and 1 p.m. March 18. South Wood County Recreation Center, 2711 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Go to www.wrfsc.com for more information. »» Central Wisconsin Homebuilders Association annual home show. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25. Lincoln High School, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. www.cwhba.com. »» NYAT (Not Your Average Triathlon), Lester Public Library of Rome benefit, May 26. Bike 5 or 10 miles, walk 1, 3, or 5 miles, kayak/canoe alongside shoreline of Petenwell Lake. The Lure Bar & Grill & Barnum Bay Marina, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. Nekoosa. www.romepubliclibrary.org.
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THINGS TO DO: MARSHFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREA EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS GOVERNOR UPHAM MANSION
(212 W. Third St., Marshfield; 715-387-3322) » Restored home of former Wisconsin governor William Henry Upham, this house represents mid-Victorian architecture at its finest. “Baskets” is the featured exhibit during the months of March and April. “Marshfield Fire Memorabilia” is the featured exhibit during the months of May through July. Upham Mansion is open for public tours from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
LUCILLE TACK CENTER GALLERY
(300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » Jean Lukens of Marshfield: Artist will share her life experiences through insightful pencil drawings transformed with water color washes and touch of ink. She will also display a paper ripping technique that gives an architectural texture to her artwork. Runs March 2 to March 30. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 2. » Mary Hinkle of Golden Dreams Fine Art Studio, Neillsville: Artist shares her “organized abstract” and representational art with nature and landscapes as subject matter. Runs April 6 to April 29. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 6. » Student artwork: Diverse multi-media exhibit showcasing students’ creativity, experimentation and imagination. Runs May 1 to May 31. Exhibits may be viewed during opening receptions, at the time of a performance and by appointment.
NEW VISIONS GALLERY
(Marshfield Clinic lobby, 1000 N. Oak Ave., Marshfield; 715-387-5562) » “Emerging Talents,” featuring artwork by local students: Runs March 5 through April 20. » “Dmitri Von Klein,” featuring photography of athletic events, especially track and field: Runs April 30 to June 29. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
THE HIGHGROUND LEARNING CENTER
(W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville. Call 715-748-4224) » Vietnam Veterans Tribune: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during March and April. » “Branch” Tribute and Medal of Honor Recipients: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during May and June.
THOMAS HOUSE CENTER FOR HISTORY
(103 S. Central Ave., Marshfield; 715-384-5867) » A military exhibit, “Lest We Forget,” is the special feature. Open 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment.
MUSIC CHESTNUT AVENUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
(208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-3898999) » A Choral Showcase II: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 11, featuring the UW-Marshfield/Wood County University Concert Choir performing a varied repertoire of accompanied and a cappella choral music, from Renaissance music to contemporary works. Freewill donations accepted.
LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
(300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes: 3 p.m. March 18, featuring Jason Petty presenting the authentic story about the life and times of the legendary Hank Williams and singing a number of Williams’ hits. Reserved seats: $25. » Ball in the House: 7:30 p.m. April 20, featuring five male singers singing a capella style. Reserved seat tickets: $15.
PITTSVILLE AUDITORIUM
(5459 Elementary Ave., Pittsville; 715-884-6502) » Peter Ostroushko: 2 p.m. April 7. Musician is accomplished mandolin and fiddle player. Tickets: Adults $10, seniors $8, and students $5. » Art Stevenson & Highwater: 7:30 p.m. May 5. Four-piece bluegrass band from the heart of Wisconsin. Tickets: Adults $10, seniors $8, and students $5.
UW-MARSHFIELD/WOOD COUNTY
(2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-389-6534) » Symphony Pops Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 9, playing popular fare with selections from the stage, screen and more. Tickets: Adults $10, youths age 16 and younger $6, in advance; $12 and $8, respectively at the door. » Spring Concert: 1 p.m. May 1, featuring Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. Tickets: $7. » Symphony Mother’s Day Concert: 7:30 p.m. May 11 featuring symphony and concert choir. Tickets: Adults $10, youths age 16 and younger $6, in advance; $12 and $8, respectively at the door.
ON STAGE LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
(300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » “The Secret Garden” by Missoula Children’s Theater and local actors: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 14 p.m. General admission tickets: Adults $8, youths $5.
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(2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-389-6534) » “Too Much Light Makes Baby Go Blind”: 7:30 p.m. April 25 to April 28; and 2 p.m. April 29, presented by Campus Community Players. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at door; high school students $5. » “Just for Kids” Theatre: 6:30 p.m. May 18 and 2 p.m. May 19, starring area youths ages 7 to 10 presenting beloved Disney “Broadway Kids” production.
MISCELLANEOUS » Bella Galla: 3 p.m. March 4, Lucille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer. Show features “Living Media Atlas” journey of the world, expressing the deeply moving beauty of planet Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts. Reserved seats: $10. Call 715-659-4499. » Reunion/Education Night on the Civil War: 6:30 p.m. April 9, Learning Center, Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville. » Columbus Catholic Schools Galleon Party & Auction: 6 p.m. April 27; Columbus Catholic High School. For ticket information, call CCS Development Office, 715-387-2444, or email Keffer.michelle@columbusdons.org. » Youth Rabbit Show: April 28 in Expo Building at Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. For information, email Barb Grosbier at 1snowball@tds.net. » Maggie Mae Persian Gulf Benefit Concert: 2 p.m. April 29, Marshfield High School Auditorium. Tickets $23 in advance or $25 at door. Visit www.thehighground.org. » Afternoon with Author Jerry Apps: 2 p.m. April 29, Lucille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer. Apps’ enlightening tales are full of humorous and harrowing incidents drawn from personal journals about life on the farm. Free admission. » Reunion/Education Night on the Vietnam War: 6:30 p.m. April 30, Learning Center, The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville. » 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6, Marshfield High School Fieldhouse. » Reunion/Education Night on the World War II: 6:30 p.m. May 8, Learning Center, The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville. » 49th annual Marshfield Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 13, Marshfield High School, featuring more than 100 Midwestern artists. Musicians and performers entertain throughout the day. Free admission. For more details, go to the Things to Do at www.marshfieldnewsherald.com.
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