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elcome to the spring edition of YOU Magazine! While the mounds of snow seem to never end, we know the thaw will come, and with it, there will be delicate spring flowers with colorful blooms. This is the weather to curl up into a cozy chair and read. Keep your copy of YOU Magazine handy so you can peruse the inspirational stories from local women, learn about do-it-yourself projects and find ways to help your community. This issue features Marshfield Mayor Chris Meyer explaining the joys and trials involved with adopting a rescue dog. He’s found his blended family bonding as everyone embraces their newest canine member who brings her own quirks to the household. We feature a wonderfully historic Wisconsin Rapids home, Le Chateau, in this issue. During the years, this gem has been carefully restored to its former glory. The story and photos give a glimpse of the past and ideas for making a historic house a home. In an article about food, local caterer and cheesecake queen, Ruth Elderbrook talks about a cooking show she hosts. Her passion for food, family and community is a joy to share in our YOU Magazine. If you want to watch Ruth cook, and you will after reading this article, you can watch her shows on the Marshfield cable access channel. If you ever run out of ideas for family fun or a couples night out, turn to our sections in the back called “Things to do.” You will never again be at a loss for entertainment. Here’s to warming weather and spring! — Liz Welter
YOU M AGAZ I NE S TA FF General Manager Mide Beck EditorLiz Welter Advertising Manager Tara Mondloch Contributing Writers Deb Cleworth, Kris Leonhardt, Nancy Quick, Breanna Speth, June Thompson, Cherie Schmidt, Operations Manager Terri Hansen Photography Deb Cleworth, Maddy Havican, Kris Leonhardt, Casey Lake, Megan McCormick, Penny Pelot, Breanna Speth, June Thompson Design Amanda Holladay
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YOU MAGAZINE is published by the Marshfield News-Herald and Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune. Contents of the magazine are by Gannett Wisconsin. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior consent of the Marshfield News-Herald. YOU Magazine, 144 North Central Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449. | email: you@marshfieldnewsherald.com YOUR CONTACTS Content: Liz Welter at 715.384.3131 ext. 356. Advertising: Tara Mondloch at 715.384.3131 ext. 303.
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CONTENTS: HOME
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38 Featured Home
Le Chateau, Wisconsin Rapids
42 Do-It-Yourself
Easy projects for old country charm
HEALTH, BEAUTY, FASHION 44 Wellness Spa
Back to Bliss, Marshfield
FEATURES 6 Marshfield Cover Story
46 Rejuvenate at a local B&B
Tufts’ Mansion and O’Neill Manor, Neillsville
FOOD
10 Wisconsin Rapids Cover Story
48 A Slice of Heaven
14 Makeover
New hairstyle makes the difference
19 Top 10
Local caterer creates cooking show
50 Jump start your health
Liven up nutritious food with grains
Spring cleaning tips and tricks
CHILDREN AND FAMILY
20 Your Pets
52 A modern treasure hunt
Marshfield mayor’s family expands
22 Shops We Love
My Oh My!, Marshfield
26 Shops We Love
Whetstone Antiques, Wisconsin Rapids
Geocaching
53 Helping those in need
Annual Empty Bowls inspires others to help
54 Nutrition for everyone Eating well every day
30 Women to Know
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58 Financial records What to toss and when
THIS AND THAT 62 Triumph over tragedy Wisconsin author’s memoir
62 Review of inspirational book
“My Last Step Backward” by Tasha Schuh of Ellsworth
64 Caught You Looking Good!
Photos from Women of Spirit event, Wisconsin Rapids, and Mardi Gras event, Marshfield
67 Things to do
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Local doc uses horses in her psychotherapy practice By Breanna Speth | Photos by Megan McCormick | For YOU Magazine
Jenna Saul works with Marbles, a donkey, left, and Diamond, a horse, right, at HORSES TREAT in Marshfield.
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Mickey, a horse runs around outside at HORSES TREAT in Marshfield.
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OWN OF MCMILLAN — Dr. Jenna
Saul, child and adolescent psychiatrist, leads a team of highly trained staff members, some of which whinny and have hooves. As founder of HORSES TREAT LLC, an equine assisted psychotherapy program and mental health clinic on a 35-acre ranch, Jenna provides a healing environment that is much less threatening and stigmatizing than a therapist’s office. HORSES TREAT is an acronym for Human Optimism Resilience Self-Efficacy Strength Through Responsive Equine Assisted Therapy. The clinic has on staff 15 equine “clinicians” who facilitate exploration and trust development that often can expedite the therapy process, says Jenna. “There are limitations of what you can do
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Troy and Jenna Saul pose next to a doctor's buggy they own at HORSES TREAT in Marshfield. in an office, in terms of psychotherapy,” Jenna says. “There’s a limitation to what can take place in an office. Sometimes you just get stuck.” A board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who has been in private practice since 2006, Jenna has a long list of credentials. She completed medical school at Michigan State University–College of Human Medicine, a pediatrics/psychiatry/child psychiatry internship at Indiana University Medical Center, a general psychiatry residency at Baylor College of Medicine and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University of Chicago Hospitals. Having had an interest in a medical career from an early age, she realized an interest in and passion for psychiatry as she moved through different medical areas. Now, within the renovated tan pole barn north of Marshfield, Jenna sees patients in a cozy room with heated floors and French doors overlooking a pond. Her medical background helps
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her think outside the box and examine every avenue of care. “When people come in with inexplicable problems, I’m always able to think about the biomedical piece of it to make sure we haven’t missed anything that might count,” she says, adding that she is passionate about always learning. “I eat and breathe finding out more, doing it differently, doing it better,” she says. “The fact that my family does allow me to eat and breathe my work also helps. I don’t think there are a lot of families that are that understanding.” While her husband, Troy Kuntz who is a certified equine specialist, manages the grounds and creates a safe space in which metaphors can evolve, Jenna oversees a number of cases. She also collaborates with outside clinicians in private practice, along with working intensively with other providers and consulting on forensic cases within the legal system. She is constantly brainstorming ideas, developing new pro-
Jenna Saul, center, plays a card game with her family. grams, educating and serving on various boards and committees. When it comes to her caseload, she doesn’t pick and choose. “I like challenges. And I don’t believe that any problems are hopeless,” Jenna says, adding that her favorite parts of the job are when she can identify something that hasn’t been identified before, and it’s the cornerstone that brings around change and when her involvement in somebody’s life story has created positive outcomes and meanings. “We are trying to create therapies that work from a mindfulness standpoint and try to create therapies that are not so problem-focused. It is really cutting edge at the moment. We are using some of the most evidencebased approaches,” Jenna says. Utilizing a team approach is fundamental in her practice. “I do feel that it’s very important to see that big picture and it creates for me a mandate that things have to be collaborative,” she says. The husband-wife team of Troy and Jenna collaborates
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while making supper at night, driving in the car and even brushing their teeth. In her limited free time, Jenna enjoys spending time with her children, McKenna and Autry, reviewing books on Amazon.com, and cooking, but her mind is never far from the work she loves. Troy shares that even on the coldest day in January, as temperatures dipped well below zero and the animals were huddled together in the barn, Jenna could be found in a stall trying to help a stubborn mule and alpaca get along. “She was in with my two problem animals,” he says, laughing. “That is Dr. Jenna.” Jenna recently acquired a clinic in Wisconsin Rapids, and she also provides contractual services to many other areas in the state. For more information on equine assisted therapy, HORSES TREAT, and Jenna Saul, visit http://horsestreat.com.
THREE THINGS ABOUT JENNA SAUL
Three things you never leave the house without: » My messenger bag » An iPad » And I NEVER leave without: forgetting something! Three favorite indulgences: » Actually riding a horse » Snuggling with my kids » Cooking Ethiopian, Afghan and Lebanese recipes Three things you are most passionate about: » Families — Mine and those I work with » Public Health Advocacy — it was my honor to meet and talk with Patrick Kennedy about the mental health parity laws. » In seventh grade, my English teacher challenged me to “always love the question.” I am still passionate about asking questions and being inquisitive. Three places you would like to visit someday: » Iceland. I actually applied for a job there, but apparently there is not a shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists there. » Yellowstone National Park. I’d like go with my family with a camper and trailer, and some horses. » The Amazon. I’d like to see a rainforest and all of its creatures. » Really, though. How do I narrow this down? I’ve always wanted to visit Bhutan. It was once the “least commercial” country in the world. And with my interest in mindfulness based treatments, it is a natural fit for a place to visit. » And I want to walk through a bamboo forest. Three things you thought you would never do: » Life has never stopped surprising me, so this is one of the most difficult questions you’ve asked. I have an open mind, and I survive by being adaptive. But I never imagined working anywhere but in at risk neighborhoods in large cities. So I never thought I would live any place rural. » Own my own business. » Make a “three things list.” Three things people would be surprised to learn about you: » I was an avid snowboarder through college. I still miss my Burton Air. My mother sold it in a garage sale when I gave birth to my first child. » I love sports car racing, especially rallying. I was a volunteer medical support at Road America. » I have a HAM radio license. (KC9KIK) Three things you hope to yet accomplish in your life: » See my children become autonomous, confident and joyful adults. » Publish research demonstrating the positive outcomes of mindfulness based psychotherapy with horses. » To know that I have left a legacy of positive, meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
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Community leader looks forward to next phase of life, career By DEB CLEWORTH | For YOU Magazine GRAND RAPIDS — At 39, Melissa “Missy” Reichert might still be considered a newlywed — and by some people’s definition, a new parent. Melissa and her husband, Thomas, Wood County sheriff, were married a year Jan. 25. Between them, they have three daughters — Danica Finup, 17, a student at Nekoosa High School, Cheyanne Finup, a student at Mid-State Technical College, and Genna Calfisch, 23, also a student at MSTC. She and her husband recently adopted a puppy. “So that’s our first opportunity to parent together, and we’re having a lot of fun with it,” she says. Melissa, president at Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, doesn’t cringe at the thought of just being shy of 40. In fact, she embraces the thought, saying it’s a time in her life she’s looked forward to since she was in her 20s. “Very much so,” Melissa says, pointing out her youngest daughter will graduate from Nekoosa next year. “And that really represents to me a change in my lifestyle focus,” Melissa says, adding that, with her children grown and ven-
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turing out to develop their own paths, she will be able to do the same. “I always thought I’d be smarter at 40, and in some ways, I think I am,” she says. “I think really to appreciate the value of others has come with age.” She also has learned to not get caught up in the small things of life and make them bigger than they need to be. Melissa’s path to her current career has been interesting. Some might be surprised to learn she worked in a local mill, steel-toe boots and all. “So any hole they could stick me in that had slime in it, I was there,” she says. Then she became a dislocated worker — but for Melissa, that just meant something new and different. “I was very fortunate to be able to attend MSTC through the dislocated workers program,” she said. She graduated with an associate degree in business administration and was hired at the chamber as a front office coordinator. “I had no idea what that meant, but I was very excited to be working with the Chamber of Commerce,” she says. “I loved that job
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Melissa Reichert plays with her dog at her home in Wisconsin Rapids. MEGAN MCCORMICK/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
but looked for new challenges.” That meant looking for ways to make herself more valuable to the business. Her perseverance, dedication and hard work paid off. Two years ago, she became president. “I absolutely love what I do; I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Melissa says. Melissa isn’t afraid of hard work, but she also maintains a realistic attitude about how much to keep on her plate. She says the success and efforts at the chamber is “truly a team effort.” “The one thing I always say, is if you’re trying to create balance in your life, you’re just going to be chasing your tail and drive yourself crazy,” Melissa says. “You do have to have a plan for working through each day to make sure none of the balls you have in the air at one time get dropped,” she says. Some of her drive and confidence could be attributed to her childhood. “My parents always raised me to believe I could do and be anything I wanted to be,” she says,
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adding she always was interested in entrepreneurship and business development. “This career has been a natural to fit those interests,” she says. Five years from now in her professional life, Melissa sees herself leading the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce and developing the membership base to 500 members. And a personal level? “Five years from now, I see Tom and I traveling more than we do now, and enjoying spending time with our children and grandchildren.” And riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle. “I love every second of it,” she says. While she is a leader in many ways in the community, she enjoys the passenger seat on the motorcycle. “Nobody’s ever going to talk me into getting my own,” she says. “I love being on the back ... you can look at everything that’s going on around you and take it all in.”
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THREE THINGS ABOUT MELISSA Three things you never leave the house without: » Diet Coke » Cell phone » Purse Three favorite indulgences: » Alaskan waffles » Mary Kay cosmetics » pedicure Three things you are most passionate about: » My family » Encouraging people to follow their dreams » Having a positive attitude Three places you would like to visit someday: » Punta Cana » Guatemala » Germany Three things you thought you would never do: » Wear pantyhose » Like staying home » Get up early — even on weekends Three things people would be surprised to learn about you: » I thought I would grow up to be an elementary school teacher » I really enjoy political meetings » I don’t cook — ever Three things you hope to yet accomplish in your life: » Earn a second masters degree » Spend more time volunteering with organizations that help kids succeed » Have a deeper understanding of our faith
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Morning friendly makeover ‘A bit of pampering is fun!’
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ARSHFIELD — Spring is a good time to try something
new, says Stacy Reigel who was happy to participate in the YOU Magazine makeover. A member of Stacy’s extended family had participated in the YOU Magazine makeover about a year ago and told Stacy about the experience. “It sounded like fun, and I had been thinking I’d like to something different with my hair,” Stacy says adding another family member overheard her and nominated Stacy for the YOU Magazine makeover. “I thought a bit of pampering would be fun,” says Stacy.
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KICKS OFF THE START OF SPRING S tacy’s makeover began with a manicure at Forget Me Not Nails. “It’s a really nice place. I enjoyed getting my nails done,” she says. Classic red is one of the most popular colors for nail polish, and Stacy enjoyed finding the perfect shade at Forget Me Not Nails. “I chose red with gold tips. I like it a lot, and it isn’t chipping or fading,” says Stacy about the 21-Day Gel Polish. While 21-Day Gel Polish lasts a long time, it also strengthens nails, says Robin Rode who owns and manages Forget Me Not Nails. “These polishes hold up extremely well for all nail types and problems,” says Robin. The 21-Day Gel Polish comes in 118 shades, which gives customers a lot of options, Robin says. It creates nails that are extremely durable, she says.
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A new cut
SIMPLIFIES MORNING HAIRSTYLING O f all the phases of the makeover, Stacy says her favorite was her trip to Studio 211. “I really like the new hairstyle. I was surprised how much difference there is just by getting a new hair cut,” Stacy says. Stacy’s hair had some remains of previous hair coloring and a perm, says Kim Nikolay, Studio 211 owner and a hair stylist. “She wanted something different, but to maintain some of the length so that she could pull it up for work,” says Kim. “We decided to trim the length a few inches. But the biggest change was lots of textured layers,” says Kim. “Layers provide volume. Whether Stacy uses a round brush (to straighten her hair) or if she leaves it curly, the layers will perk up her old perm.” For color, Kim says she agreed with Stacy that highlights should be added but she also suggested adding dark red-brown low-lights, which would contrast with the highlights. “By adding low-lights, color will grow out in a more natural look,” she says. After Stacy’s color and cut, Kim applied a Paul Mitchell product, “Super Skinny,” which protects hair while she used a round brush to dry it. “I also sprayed Matrix ‘Mega Dust’ near the crown of her head which gave her hair added fullness,” says Kim. Stacy says she’s enjoying the new hair style because it is easy to style every morning. “It gives me a lot of options and I enjoy that,” she says.
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CREATES A NATURAL GLOW W hile she prefers to not wear any makeup, Stacy says her experience at Merle Norman & Day Spa Boutique was a lot of fun. “I introduced Stacy to a basic skin care regimen for dry skin, and we focused on using very natural looking makeup,” says Katie Dahlke, cosmetologist at Merle Norman & Day Spa Boutique. “We used ‘Sheer Defense’ tinted moisturizer and a monochromatic trio of eye shadows. I paired this with a very neutral brown and peach toned cheek color called sugar melon and lip glaze called bare hug,” says Katie. The combination of products enhanced Stacy’s features creating a glow without the obvious look of makeup, says Stacy. “We also wanted to give Stacy’s eyes a little life and emphasis since she preferred not to wear any eyeliner. We accomplished this by shaping her brows to enhance the natural beauty of her facial bones,” says Katie.
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WITH BODY SCULPTING S tacy wasn’t sure what to expect when she arrived at Contours Body Sculpting for her appointment, she says. When all was completed with the body sculpting, Stacy had lost about four and one-half inches throughout her body. “That was a nice surprise,” Stacy says about the inches lost on her overall measurements. Body sculpting reduces cellulite as well as tightening, toning and defining the body, says Echo Means, who owns and manages the business. By reducing cellulite, body sculpting tightens and firms a person’s skin. The skin is treated with a detoxifying micro current, Echo says. “Fatty cellulite is emulsified and driven into the lymphatic system via the micro currents combined with a light suction technique,” she says. From there, the toxins are filtered and permanently eliminated through the renal system, liver and kidney, leaving the skin tighter and smoother, resulting in immediate inch loss and a 21-day metabolism boost, says Echo. A treatment usually lasts for 21 days, Echo says. All of the products used are natural and help the body to eliminate toxins to restore nutrients lost through aging or sun damage. These restoring products replenish the skin’s natural elasticity, she says. The facial is similar to a non-surgical facial lift, Echo says. Micro currents clean and feed the skin so that it brightens and tones, giving a visible glow. It also reduces fine line and wrinkles while slimming and defining the facial features to restore a youthful appearance, she says. The entire makeover experience was fun and well-worth the time, says Stacy. If you are interested, or would like to nominate someone for a makeover, please send your contact information to you@marshfieldnewsherald.com
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SPRING CLEANING TIPS AND TRICKS
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Mix 1 tablespoon cream of tarter (found among the spices in the grocery store) with a few drops of water. Rub onto the appliance, scrub with a sponge, and wipe clean with a damp paper towel.
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orget the expensive cleaning potions and expensive tools. Here are some simple solutions that will make your spring cleaning a breeze. The tips are from a wide range of local women, some who clean for a profession.
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Electronic Screens For lint-free viewing, grab a cheap coffee filter to wipe down dusty and staticky television and computer screens. Bonus: use Q-tips to clean your keyboard.
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Water Stains Slice a lemon and gently rub over any water stains to leave surfaces clean and smelling great. To rub tub stains away, create a paste made up of equal parts baking soda and cream of tartar. Add a little lemon juice, let sit for 30 minutes, and then rinse. To clean your showerhead, pour distilled white vinegar into a plastic baggy and secure it to the showerhead with a rubber band. Let it soak for 1 hour and then wipe clean with a wet cloth.
Carpets Use a window squeegee to remove stubborn pet hair. Create a homemade carpet cleaner mixture of 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water.
Fill a microwave-safe bowl half full of water, squeeze a whole lemon into the water, and microwave for 5 minutes. Let sit for 2 minutes with the door closed (to cool off). Wipe clean!
Glassware To get baked-on food off a glass pan or an oven rack use dishwashing liquid and a ball of foil in place of a steel-wool soap pad. This has the added benefit of recycling perfectly clean leftover aluminum foil.
Wipe out your dishwasher with a washcloth. Place a glass or mug on the top rack of an empty dishwasher and fill it with white vinegar. Run your dishwasher through an entire cycle. Bonus tip: Before running your dishwasher, let the water in your kitchen sink run until it gets to its hottest. This way when the dishwasher starts its cycle, it begins with hot water instead of cold water.
Use an onion to clear the air in a dank basement. Cut an onion in half, place it on a plate, and leave it out overnight. Once the initial salad-bar aroma dissipates, you'll have a fresh (non-onion) atmosphere.
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The best way to clean cast iron is to scrub it with coarse salt and a soft sponge. The salt, a natural abrasive, absorbs oil and lifts away bits of food while preserving the pan's seasoning. Rinse away salt and wipe dry!
For a clogged drain, pour ½ cup soda, then ½ cup vinegar, cover with a wet cloth, wait 5 minutes, uncover, and flush with steaming-hot water.
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Windows Create a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 1 part hot water. Newspapers deposit less lint than paper towels do and don't leave any streaks. Just spray on your solution and wipe. To clean the window tracks (including your sliding glass door), use Q-tips and white vinegar. spring 2014
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YOUR PETS
Marshfield mayor shares his family’s affection for dogs By Breanna Speth for You Magazine
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ARSHFIELD — When Mayor Chris
Meyer was looking to add another canine to his family, he began the search online. Knowing that there were many fantastic animals available in local shelters, he began inspecting the websites of nearby humane societies. With a list of potential candidates, the Meyer family visited three local shelters. Joining them to help pick out the newest family member was the family’s 11-year-old lab “Ike,” and the reason for the search. “He is showing his age now and one of the reasons we decided to get a second dog was because we wanted Ike to be able to help teach a new dog,” says Chris. “He’s a fantastic dog, one of the best I have ever had.” Originally visiting Clark County Humane Society to meet another dog, Chris’s attention was captured by the calmest dog in the room. Appropriately named “Rogue,” the mother dog and her three puppies were found on the side of a rural Clark County road on a hot day in July. Rogue’s ears were chewed by horse flies, but her babies didn’t have a bite on them. “Rogue was laying in her kennel just looking around,” says Chris. “She had just been spayed the day before and was still somewhat sedated. Had she not been calm, we may not have looked at her...and that would have been a mistake. She was fantastic.” A week later, Rogue joined the family and the training process began. Having grown up with dogs, Meyer always has enjoyed the training process. “I even wanted to do it professionally when I was younger,” he says, adding, “Obedience isn’t just for tricks, it is for safety. A well trained dog that comes on command, stays at a distance, etc. ... is not just a trick, it is a way to keep them safe.” Wanting to document his experiences, Meyer has started keeping a blog at http://roguerescue.blogspot.com. On the blog is a full account of the ups and downs of training and the
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Grace Meyer, 7, snuggles with her family's dog, Ike MEGAN MCCORMICK/NEWS-HERALD MEDIA
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experiences of adding a new dog to a household. “I am housebreaking a 2-year-old dog that has no previous training of any sort. It takes patience,” he says. “Think about how long it would take you to get comfortable if you were suddenly in a new place with new people that you didn’t understand. You will have issues, and that is true of a dog from a shelter or anywhere else, purebred, mix, puppy or adult dog.” Another reason for keeping the blog is to encourage pet adoption, something Chris says he has learned a lot about after talking with others who had adopted. “We feel very strongly that people should spring 2014
consider rescuing a stray dog (or cat) from a shelter. I thought I would chronicle our experiences with Rogue and put them online for others to read ... to give them an idea of what to expect, day to day, as they introduce a new dog to their home. What we experience is not what others might; but there are some things we learned that are universal...such as remembering that the dog comes with a past that they can not tell you about.” Because Rogue isn’t talking, Chris muses on the blog about Rogue’s past as he tries to piece together her past. “When you stop and think about a dog’s past, it helps you understand WHY they do the things they do ... and that helps determine how to best correct that behavior,” he says. “Rogue was in a ditch in the hottest part of summer protecting her new puppies as a stray. Imagine what she must have experienced.” He also includes what he has learned from
Brianna Meyer, 15, Chris Meyer, Jodi Nelson, Grace Meyer, 10, Tyler Nelson, 6, Alex Meyer, 6, pose with their family dogs' Ike, left, and Rogue, right, at their home in Marshfield. MEGAN MCCORMICK/NEWS-HERALD MEDIA the adoption process, including encouraging prospective dog owners to research before adopting, and to not go by online photo alone. “The dog needs to pick you as much as you need to pick it,” he says. “Every dog is great, but they are all very different. So many people don’t consider that they are making a decision that will impact their family for over a decade to come.” The only thing Mayor Meyer would change about adopting a dog would be to have done it sooner. “Everyone has grown very attached to Rogue,” he said. “There isn’t anyone who dislikes Rogue in this house, including our Lab, Ike.”
While using the blog to help promote spay/neuter, microchipping, and vaccinations, among other pet-related issues, Chris also documents Rogue’s journey along the way. “I enjoy writing and for me this is a history that we can look back on,” he says and has plans to share many more stories and experiences. “I like sharing the stories and hope that others may choose to adopt a pet from a shelter. Hopefully others considering adoption will read it and decide that they should adopt from a shelter too.” If readers were to take away one thing from Meyer’s blog, he hopes it’s an understanding that all dogs are good at heart. “Some have had irresponsible owners, some spring 2014
have had a lot of heartache and or injury, but they all want to be part of a family and all can in time with proper training.” Along with being educational, the mayor’s blog has become a great way for him and his family to record and remember their memories with Rogue. “With a blended family, Rogue has become the cornerstone, though we didn’t know it at the time we adopted her”,” Chris says. “Anyone who has been in a blended family knows about the ‘his, hers and ours’ challenges. Rogue will always be ‘ours’ and that sort of set a cornerstone for our family. She’s ours, and I think she knows it too.”
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MY OH MY! Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. Address: 125 S. Central Ave., Marshfield
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Chair Affair owner Rebecca Hein at My Oh My!
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ARSHFIELD — “Having a
boutique, or coffee shop, has been something I’ve had in the back of my mind for many years,” says Barb Mueller, owner of My Oh My! “Personally, I enjoy going to towns with unique boutiques and shops, versus the malls and strip malls, which seem boring to me. I would much rather find a unique gift than something generic, so that is what I want to offer in my shop.” My Oh My! offers a variety of upscale handmade, repurposed vintage, as well as new items with character. Barb opened the shop Mueller, who opened her shop Dec. 7, 2013.
“I want to carry handmade items, and I do make many of the handmade items in the boutique,” adds Barb. She also works with local artists and craftspeople to provide handmade items that are a good fit for the shop. “I carry upcycled items, repurposed furniture, vintage items, some consignment clothing, unique floral and new items,” Barb says. “I plan on adding a unique card line, candles, soaps/ lotions, gourmet chocolates, and I am interested in consigning prom and party dresses.” The shop is also home to the creative talents of Rebecca Hein spring 2014
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and Chair Affair, a party rental service. “Becky and I have been friends for 35-plus years, and we both wanted an outlet to be creative and dreamed of having a shop for a long time,” Barb says. “She had been an interior decorative painter for the past 15 years and had a ‘chair fetish,’ which eventually led to her Chair Affair business.” Hein’s Chair Affair rentals include furniture, votives, dishes, cupcake stands, chalkboards, mirrors, chandeliers and other items, which may be used for special occasions.
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“It is a unique way to add that special touch and flare to your next celebration and make it really special,” Barb says. In addition, Becky has repurposed many of the furniture items in the shop, which are available for purchase. With Becky’s resources and her family’s support, Barb, a stay-at-home mom for 16 years, steps forward into her new endeavor, offering Marshfield a unique shopping experience. “Marshfield is a great community and I feel like there is room for so many more shops and restaurants,” says Barb.
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Nostalgia from top to bottom: Whetstone’s Antiques By Nancy Quick | Photos by Deb Cleworth | For YOU Magazine
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ber Whetstone’s Antiques as a treasure hunt through a former gas station out on Highway 73, you are in for a big surprise when you make your next visit. The antiques shop now is in a house on the same property, and each room is filled with primitive and new items and many suggestions on how to use them. One of the unusual items is a dough bowl. “The dough bowls come from Germany and other countries as well and are used for raising dough,” said Calvin Whetstone, 61, who owns the shop with his wife,
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Anne, also 61. A visitor might end up with something never on a shopping list. For instance, there are kitchen scales that are clocks, an old wooden pail or barrel that can be used to hold knick knacks. One could spend hours wandering from room to room, looking at items that once were used for something other than a decorative piece. Every nook and cranny is filled with wonderful finds. Shopping doesn’t even have to be the main reason for the trip — it’s worth a visit just to walk through the rooms and get a feeling of how people lived almost 100
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years ago. “My mother lived in this house as a young girl,” Whetsone said. “Back then, Highway 73 was just a dirt road.” Whetstone’s dad operated a Standard Oil Station on the property for many years, and gradually worked in the antiques, switching to only antiques in the late 1960s. “He was known throughout the country for his antiques, and though he didn’t keep a neat and clean shop, he knew where everything was,” Whetstone said. “Every once in a while, one of his sisters would come in and clean up the shop.” Calvin and Anne worked in home health care for many years and have owned their own business for more than 10 years. They have a work force of 30. In 1997, they took over the antiques business. “We worked out of the gas station for 10 years and rented the house to family members,” Whetstone said. When their daughter moved out six years ago, they decided to move the antiques into the house. The house was built in 1918 by Whetstone’s grandparents and has been added on to since that time.
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Each room on the main floor is filled with furniture and smaller items for decoration. What once were closets now are showcases for smaller decorative pieces. Whetstone is renovating the second floor, taking out carpeting to reveal beautiful wood floors. He hopes to have it ready for spring. There are some family pieces in the home that are not for sale — such as the dresser in the living room — but everything with a price tag is available. There is a sleigh in the living room that is used as a coffee table. The couple’s daughter, Jennifer Whetstone of Columbus, found the sleigh table in her community. “It’s not an antique but a good reproduction,” Whetstone said. Of their four children, Jennifer enjoys working with antiques most, but the others are always willing to lend a hand when needed, Whetstone said. They go on buying trips, and five years ago went on a journey along the World’s Longest Flea Market. “It was fun seeing all the different pieces,” Whetstone said. A lot of items find new uses: A work bench has been transformed into a buffet, with the vice used as a towel holder and a sorting scoop now has life as a candle holder.
There are crocks and bowls of all sizes, some old, some new. The doors are off the kitchen cupboards so shoppers are able to see the display of sifters and other items. There also is a bread board in the kitchen that Calvin’s grandmother used for kneading and cooling bread — it is not for sale. One of the crocks in the kitchen is filled with rolling pins. The Whetstones plan to turn a garage with an attached potting shed into a carriage house. The barn is used for sales that are held four times a year.
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Whetstone’s Antiques and nine others businesses make up River Cities Antique Vintage and Resale. “By working together, it helps all of us,” Whetstone said. Winters hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Hours for the rest of the year are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday. Whetstone also has items at the Trading Post in Wisconsin Rapids and can be found on Facebook.
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WOMEN TO KNOW Lara discusses a staircase flower mural created by Vicky Montoya-Mesa.
Behind the scenes of city government, family life, mom is the glue Photos and story by Kris Leonhardt For YOU Magazine
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inside her City Hall office, and it’s easy to see why Lara Baehr is able to juggle so many commitments in her average week. From full time management career to PTA meetings and other activities, Lara keeps an unassuming profile while filling more shoes than many people fill in their lifetime. With her organizational super-powers, she is able to keep a Lois Lane-appearance, while attending to family, work, and community in Super Woman-style. Lara began her career with the city of Marshfield nearly 16 years, following a previous
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tenure at Northwest Trucks, headquartered in Colby. “My husband ran across the ad in the newspaper,” says Lara. “I could see a potential for more responsibility.” As human resources manager for the city of Marshfield, Lara is responsible for 200 fulltime employees and approximately 200 to 300 seasonal employees. “I love the variety in human resources,” says Lara. “I enjoy working with the amount of employees that I work with. I really get to go everywhere and talk to everyone.” Her affinity for human interaction is also evident in her community involvement. As Lara juggles many volunteer roles in the community, including obligations with the Marsh-
Lara explains the Scandinavian folk art mural at the basement level of the City Hall Plaza stairwell. The mural was created by Carol Bender and Linda Schoenleben.
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field Area Human Resources Association and Mid-State Advisory Committee, she still finds time to serve with the local PTA and taxi her active children to their commitments. Lara’s husband, Dean, is a master electrician in the family business, Baehr Electric of Withee. The couple are parents to Lexi, 14, and Luke, 12, who maintain their own busy schedules. “Both are active in sports,” says Lara. “They also are involved in a lot of volunteer activities through Spencer Schools.” In addition, the family participates in activities as a unit: from raking leaves for the elderly to picking up trash along the roadside. “I do think it’s very impor-
tant for all of us to do what we can,” she says. “I think that we can all commit to little things here and there.” As a dedicated member of the community and parent, Lara truly leads by example. Her work with Marshfield Healthy Lifestyles Coalition led her to a deeper involvement in improving the community’s health. “At one of our meetings we discussed different ways to encourage exercise in the workplace,” she says. “Not just our employees, but all that come to the City Hall. We get so used to taking the elevator these days. We’re not even aware that we have an opportunity to stay in motion throughout the day.” That discussion let to a mural project in the City Hall stairwell, which began in the early part of 2012. Today, murals grace many of the of the stairwell walls in the
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seven-story building. “I see many people that walk the stairs,” says Lara. “They are coming off the street to walk the stairs.” She is collaborating with a local muralist to run a mentorship program with local high school artists to fill the remaining walls of the stairwell. “An art mentorship program is See WOMEN TO KNOW, Page 59
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Resolution at home, work
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onflict, disagreements, fighting and arguments can add stress to a person’s life, especially when there is very little hope for any compromise or resolution. These situations are everywhere, between couples, families, co-workers, students, neighbors, etc. So what does one do? Where can one go to help resolve such growing issues? While counseling may offer one solution for some, a mediator may be a better answer for others. A mediator is a neutral party trained to help people discuss their differences. This is not only a confidential meeting, but an informal gathering to help involved parties work out their differences. The mediator does not decide who is right or who is wrong and does not try to change who the person is, but instead helps the involved individuals find solutions and compromises. Katrina Weatherford is certified in mediation and conflict resolution and recently started her own business, Sustained Relationships. While based in Marshfield, Katrina travels throughout central Wisconsin and other communities to provide mediation services. “I was exposed to mediation through a classroom program while in grade school, and I found myself always wanting to help resolve conflicts. Friends and co-workers naturally would mi-
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grate toward me for help with solutions,” Katrina explains. “Now I have an opportunity to help the community.” Katrina believes people are all interconnected, and there is always an opportunity for situations to get better. She is very passionate about people and believes that helping people through rough conflicts creates a healthier and more stable community. “My goal is to make people aware so they reach out and seek help. This makes their lives better and makes a stronger community as a whole,” Katrina says. Through her business, Katrina can assist couples and families through divorce, work with stepparents/stepchildren, help the single pregnant mom find solutions with involved parents, facilitate better business-working relationships, relieve bullying and so many other discords. “Eventually, I want to help in the schools, even offer an opportunity to expose students to the concept of mediation through programs, clubs and organizations like I had. Students will learn the tools to make better choices and be better citizens as they grow older,” Katrina says. If you, or someone you know, is going through a a difficult time and needs help, Sustained Relationships may provide the resolution. “When in crisis, cross the bridge from danger to opportunity,” says Katrina about her passion for helping others find solutions.
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the poster woman for finding a career that almost doesn’t seem like a job. Cour is admissions counselor at Immanuel Lutheran School in Wisconsin Rapids. “It’s kind of a new thing in the Lutheran schools in the last several years,” says Susan, 38. Susan and her husband, Todd, whom she met on a blind date, moved to Rome in 2002 for his job as a financial adviser. “We were a blind date that actually worked out,” she says about celebrating 13 years of marriage this summer. Susan taught third grade at Immanuel — not necessarily one she applied for, explaining her faith’s congregations “calls” workers as opposed to contracting them. She originally went to school to be a biology major and planned to study endangered species, specifically wolves in Yellowstone. An academic challenge made her switch to an education major. “I just kind of saw it as God’s way of telling me this wasn’t the path he wanted me to take,” she says. She taught in Illinois, until the family moved to Rome. “When we had our first daughter, I started staying home until this position came up,” says the mom of four girls — Faith, 10, Danielle, 8, Alexa, 6, and Adrionna, 3. Although the position isn’t full time, Susan always finds she is
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Susan poses at her office desk. busy, both at her office at the school, and of course, at home. She also does marketing for her husband’s business. “Here in the office,” she says with a smile. “But I do a lot from home.” Because of the Wisconsin School Choice program, Cour might find herself at the school during “off hours,” perhaps giving a tour. “I wear a lot of hats here,” Cour says. A camera on her desk is testament to that. She is the school photographer, manages social media and the school website and also handles all the marketing.
It can be a bit crazy. “I rely a lot on my husband,” she says. “I really do. “If you’re in education, you understand that no position is part- or full-time,” she says, adding learning to be flexible goes along with being an educator. With four young daughters, a husband who has his own business and many obligations, Susan — a self-admitted Type A personality — has learned some things just have to give, like being on time. “When things aren’t going my way, as a Type A, I have to remember God has a bigger plan,” she says. But some of Type A character-
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istics make room for other things, as well. Susan makes her own jewelry. “I just like the process of doing it,” she says. “I think oftentimes people who are Type A don’t always have that artsy side.” Her growing collection prompted her to start a website to sell her pieces. Whatever she does, Suasn is about family. She wants her daughters to always be true to themselves. “And they’re always going to be my daughters, and we’re always there for them.”
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Do you like the charm of an old country barn or the appeal of an old burlap feed sack converted into home decor? If so, here are two do-it-yourself projects to help you welcome in the spring season. Framed Burlap Project Supplies: 6 foot section of barn board (or rustic trim) ½ yard of burlap material or burlap sack Paint, in several shades of gray and white Stencils Antique brass decorative frame corners or wood joiners 1. Assemble needed supplies and cut a piece of burlap measuring 12 inches by 16 inches. (Figure 1) 2. Using a wall brush, apply several coats of paint in variations of gray to burlap. (Figure 2) 3. Once dry, stencil or free hand words of “spring inspiration” on front of burlap in white. (Figure 3) 4. Cut barn board at 45 degree angles to form a frame with a 8-1⁄2-inch by
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Supplies: 2-inch by 6-inch board (beat-up and worn if possible) Clear wine bottle ½ to 1 No. 10 to No. 2 ground clamp 3-inch length of ¼-inch threaded rod and nut Gray paint Walnut or similar wood stain 1. Assemble needed supplies and cut 2x6 board to a 1-foot length. (Figure 8) 2. Paint the board gray. (Figure 9) 3. Sand board, wearing edges down real well. (Figure 10) 4. Apply walnut stain and wipe off lightly. (Figure 11) 5. Place ground clamp around bottle and secure. (Figure 12) 6. Thread rod into back of clamp. (Figure 13) 7. Drill ¼-inch hole approximately ¾ inch from top of board, in the center. Place rod through hole and secure nut in back. (Figure 14) 8. Add hanging hardware and display. (Figure 15)
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arshfield women seeking Inspiration, Empowerment, Education, Compassion and Wellness now need only to book an appointment at Back to Bliss’ newest location on Third Street. A center for wellness, Back to Bliss combines spirituality, holistic health, natural beauty and daily living strategies to inspire the heart and rejuvenate the body. Based in Colby, Back to Bliss opened its Marshfield satellite center last July, offering massage therapy, facials, waxing and other services aimed at improving wellness. “We serve people who are inclined towards natural services and having spiritual pieces to their services,” says Josiah Groth, who owns the businesses with his wife, Monica. A central Wisconsin native, Groth studied at the Blue Sky
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School of Massage Therapy in Green Bay and practiced yoga at an ashram in Pennsylvania. He and Monica also consulted in New York, opening a yoga studio on Fifth Avenue before moving back to Wisconsin. “We have a lot to offer. We have a lot of depth. And we wanted to bring it to small town central Wisconsin,” says Josiah. Though most well known for their signature massage, Back to Bliss provides a passionate, local option for people looking to live healthier and have natural beauty through a variety of products and services. For example, those seeking freedom from toxic chemicals while retaining a high level of quality and effectiveness will enjoy the retail offerings at Back to Bliss. “Mostly, we have the things that support the yoga lifestyles, getting chemicals out of your home. You should be able to do the things that you want to do, but in a way that’s more conscious. People come to see us because they like
that tone. Better options, green and chemical free,” Josiah says. The spa also features the Eco Boutique retail area, which sells everything from aromatherapy, bachflower remedies and homeopathics to natural cleaning products and deodorants, shampoos, hair products and body lotions. There are also oils for massage, candles, nail polishes, tea and a vegan spa line. While offering take-home options for a better life, Back to Bliss also provides important services on site. Whereas many times a massage is seen as a luxury, Josiah explains that relaxation shouldn’t be a privilege, and there are enormous benefits to it being a regular part of life. “We help people process stress, and by regularly using our services, yes, you’ll look beautiful and you’ll feel good about yourself. But most importantly, you’ll process your stress better. You will feel more grounded. That’s why we do it,” he says. Between its two locations, Back to Bliss also offers yoga and fitness studio classes, relaxation rooms for private reflection, a “fume free” salon, and nail and skin care. “It’s our tradition — we have that consciousness built in that we have ways to be healthier. It’s about lifestyle. It’s about making choices. That’s what really sets up apart. And we can back it up with teaching and training,” Josiah
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Tuft’s Mansion on a summer day. BY JUNE THOMPSON/FOR NEWS-HERALD MEDIA
Area Bed & Breakfast locations: A QUICK VACATION GETAWAY By June Thompson For YOU Magazine
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bed and breakfast guarantees a cozy, relaxing time away from a busy lifestyle. Each B&B offers something unique for individuals or couples wanting to spend time in a home-like atmosphere, but still be on a short vacation. Neillsville has two historic bed and breakfast establishments: Tufts’ Mansion Bed and Breakfast
and O’Neill Manor Bed and Breakfast. Caretakers James and Dawn Voss of Tufts’ Mansion have been managing the bed and breakfast for 10 years. “While we are blessed with an abundance of helpful family and friends, managing and maintaining a bed and breakfast is mostly a solitary endeavor,” James Voss says. “B&B’s are unique because we are inviting people into our home,” he says. “You have to
Julie Counsell sits in the Manor Room inside the O’Neill Manor. JUNE THOMPSON/FOR NEWS-HERALD MEDIA
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Counsell says. A strong, well thought-out marketing program is essential along with listening to guests’ feedback, she says. One main concern is maintaining the property so all guests can have an enjoyable and memorable experience. “It’s always great to see the reaction people have when they come into a well-maintained Victorian home,” she says. Her husband, Jon does the maintenance and yard work. “I’ve learned it’s very important to understand what guests want,” Julie says. “Some want a quiet romantic getaway; others want to ask lots of questions about the history of the home and the area; and others want to explore
on their own,” she says. Making sure that they feel their needs are being addressed helps ensure their enjoyment. “It’s about connection,” Julie says. “I look at them (guests) as friends. I want them to think of this (B&B) as home. If I give them a good experience, I get a happy customer,” she says. The Victorian home was built by John Hein in 1892. It was one of the first homes to have electricity. Some of the original electric fuse boxes can be seen in the rooms. O’Neill Manor is listed on the local, state and national historic registers. The manor has four suites: The Manor Room, The Cottage Room, The Parlor Room, The Morning Room.
FOR MORE INFORMATION » Tufts’ Mansion B&B is located at 26 Hewett St., Neillsville. 715-743-3346. www.tuftsmansion.com. » O’Neill Manor B&B is located at 824 Hewett St., Neillsville. 715-937-4360. www.oneillmanor.com.
Grand staircase at Tufts’ Mansion. NEWS-HERALD MEDIA FILE PHOTO bakes treats for the guests, “but it’s never as much of a treat as his music,” she says. Tufts’ Mansion was built in 1879 by William Mahar. An addition was constructed to the home by Emerly Bruley in 1885. Tufts’ also was established as a museum in 1982 after Jennie Tufts passed away. The mansion has four suites: Mahar Suite, Bruley Suite, Dewhurst Suite and the Maid’s Quarters. Another bed and breakfast in Neillsville is O’Neill Manor. Jon and Julie Counsell have been caretakers since May 2012. “Managing a B&B is like managing a small business,” Julie
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ENJOYING A SLICE OF HEAVEN
Public Access cooking show draws a following By Breanna Speth Photos by Megan McCormick For YOU Magazine MARSHFIELD — Ruth Elderbrook enjoys concocting everything from a three-layer Tres Leches specialty cake to an everyday cornbread muffin. The informal reigning Cheesecake Queen of Marshfield and owner of A Slice of Heaven catering always has loved to cook and bake, and now she is bringing her recipes to the small screen. The program began in April 2013 when family friend Mike Warren, news director at WDLB Radio and host of several Marshfield Community Television programs, asked if Ruth would be interested in being featured on an episode of “Business Profile.” On the program, Ruth shared the history of her catering business and taught Mike how to make tiramisu. “It was a really fun show, and Mike did a great job interviewing,” says Ruth. Having enjoyed the television experience, and with many more recipes to share, Ruth agreed to star on a regular cooking show for MCTV. Although she often enjoyed watching cooking shows, Ruth never thought about sharing her own recipes with viewers. Now, as host and star of MCTV’s premiere cooking show, Ruth shares a new recipe every other week. “My favorite part of doing the show is being able to share what I love to do,” says Ruth. “Just doing the show is fun. Having people talk about it and enjoy watching it
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Ruth Elderbrook makes chocolate chip bars, while her husband Gary, left, helps in the commerical kitchen at her home in Marshfield. Ruth runs her catering business, A Slice of Heaven, from her home. and maybe making some of the various recipes is fun.” Along with sharing a recipe in each episode Ruth also tries to incorporate different events happening in the community and in her own life, including a cake donation to Shirley’s House of Hope fundraiser and her preparations for daughter Megan’s summer wedding. “One of the most fun shows was after we went on pilgrimage to Italy, making bruschetta and talking about our pilgrimage,”
says Ruth, who has used the program to also showcase charities and causes she has donated to throughout the years, including Ronald McDonald House’s Sweet Affair fundraiser, PDC Sheltering Hearts, UW Food For Thought, Hope Lodge’s Gala Vita Bella, many church events and more. “That a big part of what we do,” says Ruth. “We’ve always supported our workplace and community and a big part of our lives is giving back to the community however we can.”
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Other recipes viewers have learned include sweet potato casserole, Tollhouse pie, caramel Chex mix, Christmas treats, spinach artichoke dip, rotini salad and angel food cake. Special guests often join her, including her husband. Gary Elderbook’s role is understudy and chief tasting officer husband, Ruth says with a grin. When it’s just the two of them, the Elderbrooks enjoy a variety of salads and both love salmon, but most of their culinary experi-
ments occur when they have guests or an audience. “When you are busy you don’t always take the time to do as much as you’d like,” says Ruth. Now with more than 20 episodes in the archives, the television program has given them an excuse to excavate favorite recipes. As full time library director at UW-Marshfield/Wood County, owner of her own business, and now a television program, Ruth certainly has her plate full, and she loves it. Like she says at the end of every program, “Until next time, happy cooking!” To learn more, visit www.sliceofheavenwi.com or call Ruth at 715-207-9891 or 715-384-5213. “A Slice of Heaven: Cooking With Ruth” is broadcast on Charter Cable’s local community channel 98 (digital channel 989) and on the MCTV website, www.MarshfieldTv.com.
RECIPE This is an Elderbrook family favorite given to Ruth in 1975 from one of her students when she was a teacher in Madison.
CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS
Ruth prepares chocolate chip bars at her home in Marshfield.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In microwaveable bowl: Melt 2 sticks butter. Add 2 cups brown sugar and stir. Beat 2 eggs and add to mixture, stir. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add 2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir. Add 1 12-ounce package milk chocolate chips (Michael’s favorite) or semisweet chocolate chips (the rest of the family’s favorite) and stir. Add 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional), stir again. Put in ungreased 9-inch by 13-inch aluminum pan. Bake for 30 minutes and immediately take out of oven. The bars will appear soft, but they firm up when cooling. DO NOT OVER BAKE! If you use a convection oven — bake at 300 degrees for 16 minutes.
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HEALTHY EATING TIPS
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e all know we need to choose healthier foods for our diets. The following recipes, courtesy of allrecipes.com, will help you add whole grain selections when cooking for your family — from delicious cookies to main dishes. And don’t forget lots of fruits and vegetables. Move over, potatoes and pasta. Make way for spelt, wild rice, couscous, bulgur, brown rice, quinoa and barley. Following are a few tips and advance about adding more whole grains to your diet. By YOU Magazine Staff | Photos courtesy of Getty Images
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Barley is a mild-flavored grain often used to add thickness to stews and soups. Barley is also a great addition to casseroles with carrots, root veggies, and onions. Pearled barley and hulled barley are the two most popular types. Pearled barley is milled barley, which takes 40 minutes to cook. Hulled barley — barley with its outer layer removed — is more nutritious than pearled but takes a full 90 minutes to cook.
Quinoa (keen-wa) has been growing in South American fields for centuries (the Incans loved quinoa so much they called it “the mother grain”). Commonly used in salads, soups, pilafs, and side dishes, quinoa has a wonderful nutty taste and aroma. It’s a quick-cooking grain -- done in 15 minutes in a saucepan filled with 2 cups water to 1 cup quinoa.
Brown Rice
Bulgur Wheat
Whole Wheat
More nutritious than white rice, brown rice is one of the more familiar whole grains. Brown rice cooks in double the amount of water or broth and it needs to simmer for a full 45 minutes. Cook up a batch and store it in a container in the refrigerator for days when you don’t have time to let it cook slowly.
Par-boiled cracked wheat — bulgur — cooks by rehydration. Simply pour twice the amount of boiling water or broth over dry bulgur and let it stand for about 30 minutes. Bulgur wheat’s greatest claim to fame is tabbouleh salad, but it’s also a terrific substitute for ground beef. When cooked in vegetarian chili, for example, its texture becomes very similar to ground beef -- but offers more fiber and far less fat.
Chewy, nutty wheat grains make terrific side dishes and salads. Find farro (emmer wheat), spelt, or wheat berries in the healthy or bulk foods section of many grocery stores and health food stores. Soak the grains overnight for faster cooking. Use 2 cups water and 1 cup wheat, and cook it like brown rice.
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Wild Rice Wild rice is not really rice at all: it is the seed of a grass grown in Minnesota and Canada. Wild rice has an assertive flavor that’s delicious in soups and great paired with split peas or combined with other grains. It is one of the longer-cooking grains, using three to four times the amount of water or broth versus grain. The rice must simmer for a full 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving. The results are worth it. Wild rice is harvested by hand, however, so it can be expensive.
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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Whole Grain Brown Rice Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ pound beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup Uncle Ben’s Fast & Natural Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice Directions In a large skillet, spray with non-stick spray and saute the beef until browned. Add the garlic, green onion, broccoli and soy sauce; saute for 1 minute. Add the rice and water (according to package directions), bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
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Modern treasure hunting fun for everyone By Cherie Schmidt | For YOU Magazine
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snow will be gone and spring is around the corner. It’s time to break the cabin fever and get outside. So why not try geocaching? Geo-WHAT? No, it’s not a new type of car or video game but rather a modern twist on treasure hunting. This is a great opportunity to pull the kids away from the video games and yet, still use the latest technology. All that is needed is a GPS-enabled device and ambition for adventure. So how does one begin? A great website resource is geocaching.com. There is concise useful information along with a step-by-step process. There are links on where to acquire the coordinates for local caches. For example, there are caches in Wildwood Park, Mill Creek Business Park and even along the Yellow River. It’s great to start local, but geocaching has become a world-wide phenomenon. While this is a fun and adventurous past-time, there are rules to follow. When you find your “cache,” go ahead and take what has been left for you but make sure you leave something of equal or greater value for the next geocacher. You are encouraged to log and write about your find. There are many different types of geocaches, such as the “traditional cache,” which is straight forward and simply hidden in a container. There is also a “puzzle cache,” which requires you to utilize some detective ingenuity to find the correct coordinates. Then there are the “multi-caches,” which have more than one coordinate or route to the “treasure.” You even can create your own cache. Some have sent out coordinates for family reunions and anniversary parties, graduations, etc. The possibilities are endless. Visit the website and find the “hide and seek a cache” link. Enter your zip code. Choose a cache. Enter the coordinates into your GPS device and happy hunting. Don’t forget to sign the log book, replace a cache and return it to the location where you found it. Now, while you may think entering the coordinates may be simple enough, sometimes the cache is hard to find and a little seeking may be involved. However you look at it, it will be fun for the whole family. Geocaching can be done year round, so don’t think you have to wait for the warmer days of the summer months to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Happy hunting!
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MARSHFIELD AREA EMPTY BOWLS
Event to raise funds for food pantry, hunger awareness By Sarah Bennett For YOU Magazine
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are you hungry? When that happens, do you have the resources to make yourself a meal or go grab something somewhere? Now picture if that was not the case. Your kids come home from school or you from work and you are lucky if you have some soup or noodles to cook for the evening meal. Marshfield Area Empty Bowls is a fundraiser aimed at not only raising money for Soup or Socks Food Pantry, but creating hunger awareness in our community. Soup or Socks is a local food pantry and clothes closet housed at First Presbyterian Church. Soup or Socks is a United Way Partner Program and depends on donations to provide food and clothing for those in need in the Marshfield area. Soup or Socks serves an average of 2,000 people a year with food and clothing. Each household receives food to create three meals a day for five days for each member of their family. The cost estimate for this food, for an average family of four, is $150. Empty Bowls would not happen
One of the soups served during the 2013 Marshfield Area Empty Bowls benefiting Soup or Socks at the University of Wisconsin Marshfield/Wood County. FILE PHOTO
IF YOU GO What: Empty Bowls When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8 Where: UW-Marshfield, 2000 W. Fifth St.
Patrons clamored to get their hand-made ceramic bowls at the 2013 Marshfield Area Empty Bowls. Organizers said that 1,000 bowls were made for the event. FILE PHOTO without the support of our community. In order for Empty Bowls to take place more than 20 restaurants have donated soup and crackers. Community members, local schools, businesses, organizations and artists have made and glazed bowls, having spent countless hours making more than 500 bowls. A ticket purchased at the door for $10 allows you to choose a handcrafted bowl of your choice and select a soup that has been donated by one of our local restaurants. The committee hopes you enjoy this simple meal and will take home the bowl you purchased as “a simple reminder there is always someone with an EMPTY BOWL.” Sarah Bennett is a member of the Empty Bowls committee.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILY
Eating well every day key to good nutrition By Amanda Melinski, RD, CD, CLC For YOU Magazine
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he New Year may have come and gone, but nutrition and healthy eating is always on the mind of a dietitian, especially in the March. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Nutrition Month occurs every March. This year’s theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” with the goal of focusing on combining taste and nutrition to create healthy meals. Not all consumers are attracted to healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables or whole grains. Adding flavors to foods such as spices or herbs can encourage consumption of unfamiliar foods. It is easy, inexpensive and allows one to get creative. Be careful to read food labels and check the sodium content. Some items such as garlic salt, onion salt or seasoning blends contain high amounts of sodium while garlic powder and onion powder contain none. When looking at seasoning blends check for the label to say “salt-free” or “sodium-free.” Another way to help enhance flavor is try a different cooking method. For example, if you typically bake foods, try grilling or roasting them. It can bring out flavors you have never experienced before. In addition to adding flavors to foods, it’s important to know which foods to eat. A meal should incorporate each food group including a fruit, vegetable, carbohydrate or grain, meat or bean and dairy source. Try choosing an array of colors with fruits and vegetables to ensure a variety of vitamins and minerals are being consumed. The carbohydrate or grain group should consist of whole-grains as they offer vitamins and fiber. A lean meat or lentils is a good option for a protein source. Finally, low-fat or fat-free milk is a great option to fulfill the dairy source to complete a meal. Other options include low fat yogurt or cheese. If a food group is missed at one of the meals, it can be added to a snack later. For example, if you do not have a vegetable with lunch, have some raw carrots with hummus or low fat dressing for a snack. Amanda Melinski is a nutritionist with the Wood County Health Department.
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RECIPES Continued from page 51
Whole Grain Breakfast Cookies 1 cup walnuts 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant) 1 ⁄3 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup ground flax meal 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup almond butter ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup blue agave nectar* ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup dried cherries 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Pulse the walnuts in a food processor several times to chop; continue processing until the walnuts are ground into flour; transfer to a bowl. Mix in the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, flax meal, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Combine the almond butter, canola oil, agave nectar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in the food processor and process a few seconds to blend the ingredients well; transfer the almond butter mixture to a large bowl and fold in the dried cherries and chocolate chips. Mix the walnut-oatmeal mixture into the almond butter mixture (dough will be very thick). Scoop up heaping teaspoons of dough, and form into balls; lay the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and flatten the cookies with a spatula. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to finish cooling on wire racks. *Cook’s note: The agave nectar (sometimes called blue agave, or raw agave syrup) comes from the agave plant. It is sweeter, less processed and has a lower glycemic index (releases glucose into the bloodstream at slower rate) than table sugar.
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MARSHFIELD — Buying a home can be a stressful, complicated process, but the ladies at Central City Credit Union’s Mortgage Center hope to build a better buying experience. The philosophy behind a separate mortgage center separate from the financial facility was to create a focus on what is often the biggest purchase of a person’s life. “We have a strong presence in the mortgage market and wanted to spring 2014
Sarah Arnoldy at work at Central City Credit Union Mortgage Center. offer a facility that focused 100 percent on the mortgage process,” says Angie Domine, senior mortgage officer at CCCU. Appropriately, the lobby of CCCU’s Mortgage Center feels very homey, with cozy couches, cute decorations and a warm pot of coffee brewing. “We have created an environment that is warm and welcoming and instills confidence in borrowers that when they walk through the door they will be given the knowledge and service they are looking for, whether it is a purchase or a refinance,” says Angie. The experienced staff of mortgage officers Sarah Teresinski and Sarah Arnoldy, along with mortgage processors April Franz and Stephanie Kramer, bring a feminine touch to the office. “I feel the women at the Mortgage Center have the same beliefs and work ethic which creates a strong team effort,” says Angie. “We are always there to help one another with the common goal of helping the borrower.” Financing a new home might not be fun, but the women at CCCU help borrowers celebrate the exhilaration of escrow. “I absolutely love working with borrowers on purchasing a home. You can’t help but get caught in the excitement,” says Angie. “For many people, it is the largest purchase they will make in their lifetime. It is great when you get to help that same borrower down the road with a refinance and see how they are able to better their financial picture.” With the ever-changing environment of the mortgage world, CCCU has a great staff that is dedicated to staying informed on the changes within the industry. “Our focus is to not only explain the programs and payments but also to give the borrower the opportunity to ask any questions they may have,” says Angie. “Our hope is that a borrower leaves not only informed but comfortable with their mortgage officer and feeling confident in the process. We always reinforce we are available every step of the way in the home buying process.”
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ELLSWORTH WOMAN’S MEMOIR IS INSPIRATIONAL TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY By June Thompson For YOU Magazine “My Last Step Backward” is the title of Tasha Schuh’s personal, inspirational story about the accident that left her a quadriplegic and her courageous journey to become independent. With a positive attitude, she has accomplished many things and inspires others. When she was 16, Tasha fell through a trapdoor at a theater. This accident resulted in a fractured skull and crushed spine. Her recovery included a long hospital stay and rehabilitation. But this is just the beginning of Tasha’s inspirational story. In her memoir, she recalls challenging struggles to regain independence in a day-by-day account as she Tasha Schuh gives details about the expeCONTRIBUTED rience. Tasha takes the reader on her journey of recovery as she steers her life forward with help from family, friends, medical staff and her faith in God. Within the pages of her life story, hope is always present. In the last chapter of her book, she emphasizes that everyone has a trapdoor opportunity to lead a happy, successful life. Through the memoir, Tasha’s story focuses on her struggle to accept her life-altering situation and find a way to persevere through any and all challenges. Her recovery and positive attitude is evident. She appreciates life and all the things individuals can achieve regardless of their inabilities. She describes how she overcomes setbacks to gain independence to lead a fulfilling life. Tasha inspires others to succeed no matter what obstacles or challenges they may face. Her personal triumph story is an honest ac-
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Exhibits & Museums Governor Upham Mansion (212 W. Third St., Marshfield; 715-387-3322, www.uphammansion.com) » Restored home of former Wisconsin governor William Henry Upham, this house represents mid-Victorian architecture at its finest. Upham Mansion is open for public tours from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. LuCille Tack Center Gallery (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499, www.lucilletackcenter.com) » “Dances with Wind” by Kathryn Petke of Marshfield: Runs March 7 to 30. Exhibit incorporates a variety of imaginative creatures and scenes of nature, using graphite, charcoals, monotype prints, mosaic and organic relief wood carvings. Petke's new passion as an author-illustrator will be showcased with her creatively insightful new children's book, Dances with Wind: Wortmer the Wandering Wooly Worm. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 7. » Photographs by the Focal Point Camera Club: Runs April 4 to 27. More than 25 photographers from the Focal Point Camera Club of Central Wisconsin focus the beauty of winter and the colors of spring in their best images. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 4. » Student artwork by Spencer High School students will be on display May 2 to 30. 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, www.newvisionsgallery.org) » Emerging Talents: Runs March 3 to April 18, featuring the work of local students. Opening reception 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 2. » Paintings by Sara Merkel Jacobs, and a handmade lace collection on loan to New Visions. Runs April 28 to June 20. Opening reception 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 27.
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THINGS TO DO: MARSHFIELD AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The Highground Learning Center (W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville; 715-748-4224, www.thehighground.org) » “Highground History: Tribute to the Fallen Since 9/11”: Ongoing through the month of April. » “Highground History: Fountain of Tears, Tree House and Fun Run”: On display during the month of May. Learning Center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Music Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999, www.chestnutarts.org) » Country Line/Partner Dance: 7 p.m. March 22, April 12 and May 3. » Brian Miller and Randy Gosa with Irish music concert: 7:30 p.m. March 29 » Fairland Bluegrass concert: 7:30 p.m. April 19. » Going to State Music All Stars vocal and piano presentation: 7 p.m. May 1. » Crown College Choir concert: 7 p.m. May 11. LuCille Tack Center for the Arts (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499, www.lucilletackcenter.com) » Salsabrosa: 7:30 p.m. Feb.22. Reserved seating $15. » Atlantic Steps: 7:30 p.m. March 22. Reserved seating $20. » Clark County Male Chorus Spring sing: 7:30 p.m. April 5. General admission: $10. Pittsville Auditorium (5459 Elementary Ave., Pittsville; 715-884-6502) » Maggie Mae Country: 2 p.m. April 12. Tickets are $25. Order by calling The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, 715-743-4224. This is a fundraiser for The Highground. » Art Stevenson & Highwater: 7:30 p.m. May 10. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. UW-Marshfield/Wood County (2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-389-6534) » Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 7. Tickets: $7. » Symphonic Band Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 12. Tickets: $7.
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Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999, chestnutarts.org) » “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” presented by River District Theatre: 7:30 p.m. March 22 and 3 p.m. March 23.
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THINGS TO DO: WISCONSIN RAPIDS AND SOURROUNDING AREA EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS Alexander House Center for Art and History, 1131 Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards, 715-8873442) The Alexander House, a Center for Art and History, is a combination of an art gallery with frequently changing displays, along with museum emphasizing the history of the local lumbering and paper-making industries. The center is located in a stately, old colonial home on the banks of the Wisconsin River. The Alexander House is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays, or by appointment. Openings are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. » Youth art month, featuring art from Nekoosa Public School students in grades kindergarten through grade 12. March 2 to April 1. Opening is from 1 p.m. to 4 pm. March 2. » Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter egg decoration by Sandy Dixon of Larsen, with Wycinanki, Polish paper cutting by Kasia Drake-Hames of Milwaukee. April 4 to May 13. The center will be closed from May 14 to May 23 for cleaning. » Jewelry by April Machan of Waterford, with fine-art prints of CathyJean Clark of Neillsville. May 23 to July 8.
MUSIC » Ricky Nelson Remembered, 7:30 p.m. March 8, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets $27.20 to $32. www.savorthearts.org; 715-424-2787; 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids. » Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Hass, 7 p.m. March 19, Fine Arts Center, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-422-5136. Free. No tickets, but space may be limited. » Jim Cullum Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets $18.70 to $22. www.savorthearts.org; 715-424-2787; 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids. » e New Black Eagle Jazz Band, 7 p.m. April 24, Fine Arts Center, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-422-5136. Free. No tickets, but space may be limited. » The Clay Hess Band, 7 p.m. May 15, Fine Arts Center, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-422-5136. Free. No tickets, but space may
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THEATER AND DANCE » “Peter Pan,” presented by Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools children’s theater, 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1, and 2 p.m. March 2, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door. Tickets available at Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, 1120 Lincoln St., Thomas A. Lenk Educational Services Center, 510 Peach St., and Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson St., all in Wisconsin Rapids. » “Cinderella,” presented by Assumption High School, 445 Chestnut St., Wisconsin Rapids. Dinner theater, $60, is March 27: 5 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. performance. Reservations required by calling 715-4220914. Show only: 7 p.m. March 28 and March 29. Tickets $10 for adults, and $7 for children, available at Daly Drug, 3215 Eighth St. S., and the Assumption High School office. » “Once Upon a Mattress,” presented by Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School, 7:30 p.m. April 3, 4 and 5, and 2 p.m. April 6, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are $10 and available www.showtix4u.com; and www.savorthearts.org; 715-424-2787; 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids. » “The Best of the Past & Present,” presented by Academie de la Danse, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 17 and 18, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. $11 reserved seating. www.academiedeladanse.com; 715-424-5585; info@academiedeladanse.com; 1120 Sixth St., Wisconsin Rapids. » “Ah, Wilderness,” presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1. Gilbert and Jaylee Memorial Auditorium at the Centralia Center, 220 Third Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets $15 reserved seating. 715-421-0435; wrct@wctc.net; www.wrctheatre.org. » “Morning’s at Seven,” presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. May 9 and 10; 2 p.m. May 11; and 7:30 p.m. May 15 to 17. Gilbert and Jaylee Memorial Auditorium at the Centralia Center,
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MISCELLANEOUS » “Skate with Taste,” presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Figure Skater, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 8; 1 p.m. March 9. South Wood County Recreation Center ice rink, 2711 16th St S., Wisconsin Rapids. www.wrfsc.com. » Wisconsin Rapids Home Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23, Lincoln High School field house, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. » “Grassland Gala,” ninth annual 2014 Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival, April 5, and April 11, 12 and 13, throughout central Wisconsin. Go to www.prairiechickenfestival.org for schedules and locations.
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Neurology Wisconsin Rapids
Psychiatry Wisconsin Rapids
Craig Flinders, DO
Pamela Littles, MD
Aaron Olson, MD
Jayzon Martonito, MD
Denise Kniprath MS, NPC
Carrie Diehn FNP-BC
Family Medicine Nekoosa
Family Medicine & OB Nekoosa
Rapid Care
Always Open
Family Medicine Lakes
Family Medicine Lakes
Nurse Practitioner Wisconsin Rapids
Nurse Practitioner Lakes
Use Riverview Medical Center’s Emergency Entrance
WI-5001760792
spring 2014
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