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Mercury Marine celebrates 75 years,

production plant for Kiekaefer Marine.

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The company, originally named Kiekhaefer Marine, blazed through each decade in an innovative way: In the 1940s during wartime, the company built two-cycle engines for the war effort; in 1947 and 1949, they introduced the Lightning and the Thunderbolt. The Lightning was a two-cylinder design that featured an anti-friction ball and roller and needle bearings in all the important locations. The Thunderbolt was It would be hard to imagine Fond du Lac the marine industry’s first four-cylinder inwithout Mercury Marine. Generations of line engine. people have experienced a career with the company or enjoyed a day on the water While their current products showed durausing a Mercury product. Now 75 years bility, a new product in 1957, the Mark 75, old, the outboard motor powerhouse has en- the first six-cylinder in-line engine, showed dured and transitioned through leadership durability as two of the motors were run for changes, yo-yoing economies, war time and 50,000 miles. more. The company, which was started as By 1961 the company completed a merger an afterthought, has become a pioneering with Brunswick Corporation and unveiled force in the marine industry and a leading MerCruiser stern drive which was an indusmanufacturer of boat motors. try leader for years to follow. If you asked E.C. Kiekhaefer what his passion was in 1939, he’d have told you it was Recent Expansion & Employment Growth magnetic separators and clutches for the dairy industry. There would be little to no Today, Mercury Marine employs 5,400 mention of the marine industry. After inher- people, with 3,100 in Fond du Lac alone. iting 500 rejected and poorly built motors These numbers are up from just 1,600 lofrom the company he bought in Cedarburg, cal employees in 2009 when the economy Kiekhaefer had to put his passion on hold, plummeted. and redesign and produce the 500 motors. The idea was to use the motor sales to fund With humble beginnings in Cedarburg, Mercury’s facility seems to have grown his magnetic separator business. His redeexponentially. In 2013, approximately sign, precision and drive, however, made 38,000 square feet was added to the already the motor business take off and before he knew it, Kiekhaefer was leading the way in 1.5 million square foot building. The main outboard motors debuting his designs at the expansion took place between two existing 1940 New York Boat Show. MERCURY MARINE continued on page 19 Early Progress & Innovation

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1940 >> The Corium Farms barn, still filled with 90 tons of hay, was repurposed as the Fond du Lac

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Holiday Automotive Energized by Satisfying Customers Of Wisconsin’s over 250 new car dealers and about 600 that sell used vehicles, Fond du Lac’s Holiday Automotive stands out as a star performer and destination of choice for shoppers from near and far. Over the course of 2013 the over 260 women and men of team Holiday worked diligently to deliver the best buying experience and ownership experience for thousands of car buyers. “Satisfying customers, and delivering on the promises we make to them is what energizes us, which in turn fuels our momentum and growth,” says dealership president Mike Shannon, now in his 42nd year with the company. “Delighting the customer is a team sport, and our folks deliver it every day—better than anyone else in our industry.” added Bill Agnew, VP and general manager of Holiday’s GM store. Significant achievements for 2013 include finishing the year as Wisconsin’s #1 used vehicle dealer in sales. “For years we’d been among the top three, and often number one spot for specific quarters. But this year we pulled ahead and finished the calendar year with a convincing lead” said Rob Beane, who joined the dealership’s team in March as chief operating officer. “In addition to that, we were able to reaffirm our position as the states number one full-line GM dealer; number one GMC truck dealer, and number one Mazda dealer, not to mention its fastest growing Ford dealer,” said Beane. The evolution of Holiday’s digital marketing strategy and formidable online presence since the mid-2000’s has helped fuel growth. “We can cast a wider net to reach more people, share our stories and showcase our inventory visually using photos, videos and other rich content which helps us satisfy more of what today’s shoppers are looking for,” according to VP Gary Deitte who oversees operations at Holiday FordMazda. “But none of that matters if you

Progress can’t effectively handle their inquiry when it comes in.” That’s where the Business Development Center (BDC), comes into play. They are the frontline response team for inquiring shoppers who contact the dealership via phone, Email, internet lead or chat. BDC staff field the early stage questions promptly and professionally while providing satisfying information and setting up appointments for prospects to meet with a product specialist for a showing and testdrive. In July, industry trade magazine Automotive News named Holiday Automotive one of the the Best Dealerships to Work For. The award is bestowed on the top 100 dealerships in the U.S. and Canada that excel in creating quality work environments, as measured by results of a comprehensive and confidential workplace satisfaction survey of employees. And polling of local community members as part of the 2013 Reporter Readers Choice Awards again yielded Holiday the designations of Best Place to Buy a New Car, Best Place to Buy a Used Car, Best Place for an Oil Change, Best Body Shop and Best Detail Shop, in addition to being named first runner up as Best Employer, behind first place finisher Agnesian Healthcare. “We are sincerely grateful for all these results and recognition,” remarked Shannon, who was recipient of this years George Becker Business Spirit Award, during the annual Marian University Business and Industry Awards dinner held in January. The award is given to an individual, company or charitable organization or civic group whose good business practices benefit the community, either through the ways they do business, or through the recipients’ contribution to the community. Among its involvement with many community initiatives, team Holiday served as the pacesetter for the very successful 2013 United Way Campaign. In Shannon’s words: “Fond du Lac, and the state of Wisconsin have been very good to us. As the hometown team, all of us try and make it our mission to give back. We like it here, we like it here a lot!”

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The Holiday Automotive executive team reviews results of 2013’s performance. Shown from left are: Randy Guell-VP, Gary Deitte-VP (standing), Rob Beane-COO, Michael Shannon Jr.-VP (standing), Bill Agnew-VP, Pat McCullough-CFO (standing) and Mike Shannon-President. Not shown: Keith Mankovecky-VP and Jim Kuitert-VP.

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JTL Repair JTL Repair was founded in 2003 by Kevin and Tina Treffert as a division of JTL Trucking Inc. JTL specializes in heavy duty truck and trailer repair along with fleet maintenance with an emphasis on great service and value. Recognizing a need for such services they decided to then build JTL Repair into a repair service that partners with its' customers and builds the necessary relationships to ensure that customers are getting the service that they need. In 2009 the Trefferts decided to make JTL Repair an LLC its own entity in order to focus solely on what is truly a core competency, unbeatable repair service. JTL Repair LLC began in North Fond du Lac and continued to grow until they needed more room in order to provide the same great service that their customers have become to know and demand. JTL Repair LLC now resides at N5756 CR-D Fond du Lac where they offer two fully equipped shops on-site allowing for additional capacity and capabilities ranging from the standard oil change to the total engine overhaul. The new facility has allowed JTL to offer parking and plug in capabilities to select customers along with custom fabricating and welding also. Another fantastic service that JTL Repair

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LLC offers is roadside assistance. This again demonstrates JTL Repair LLC's dedication to being a true one stop shop for a fleet's every service need. This unbeatable service has allowed JTL Repair LLC to develop partnerships with numerous companies in the area. Companies such as Legacy Express, LLC. When asked about JTL Repair LLC, Brandon from Legacy Express, LLC said, "JTL Repair started servicing my trucks when we were just a three truck fleet and because of their impeccable service they have helped me grow my fleet to 12 trucks and 30 trailers, each of which JTL provides every bit or service for. They have handled my engine overhauls, my minor cosmetic repairs and upgrades, my EOBR install and maintenance and everything that I come across that I may need. They have made my fleet maintenance a complete hands off process at a price that is unbelievably low." With the capabilities and services that JTL Repair LLC offers, the price that they complete their customer's requirements at and the reputation that they have earned, JTL Repair LLC has established themselves as the premier repair facility in Wisconsin. JTL Repair LLC has certainly set themselves apart from the competition and established that they are the true ‘One Stop Diesel Shop’ for all your light, medium and heavy duty truck needs.

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property acquisition was necessary to keep up with their expanding used vehicle operation, plus the new models offered by

Chrysler, like the Dodge Dart and Jeep Cherokee line ups. This was the third lot expansion since opening and goes along with a 25,000 sq. ft. building expansion. Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram saw a 30% increase in sales for 2013 and also saw their number of employees grow to over 60 people. 2013 and 2014 was the first time ever that Ram Trucks were back to back “Motor Trends Truck of the Year.” Holiday CDJR open their doors in January of 1997 with just the Dodge franchise and used vehicle operation. In 2003 the Jeep franchise was added and in 2008 Chrysler joined the family and was the final piece in making Holiday CDJR the largest Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealer in the area. They are locally owned by Jim Flood and Mike Berg of Fond du Lac.

grew it based on providing quality service, strong relationships, and superior advising. Larry’s main forte is personal planning including auto, home, health, life, disability, Medicare, and long-term care. Many of his clients have been with him since the beginning. About a year ago, Goebel Insurance & Financial Inc. turned into a second-generation family business. Larry’s son, Tony Goebel, and his daughter, Theresa GoebelMenting, both joined Goebel Insurance to help grow the family agency. Both bring unique skills which have instantly helped grow the company. Tony joins the family business after tremendous success as an advisor in the business insurance market. After attending college at UW-Oshkosh for marketing, Tony went through a 9-month training with Federated Insurance in Minnesota. He then spent four years in Green Bay working with businesses on their insurance and group benefits. Using unique and innovative concepts, he saved companies over $1M dollars in group benefits in the past four years. That helped him lead the country in group health and business insurance for Federated. He also qualified two years in a row for the MDRT association, which is comprised of the top 6% of advisors in

the world. Tony left to spearhead the commercial division for Goebel Insurance which now offers business insurance, workers compensation, group health, voluntary and worksite benefits, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. They’ve added over 20 new carriers for the commercial division in the past year to better provide to companies. “Even though we have a family business headquartered in Fond du Lac, we’ve partnered with some of the top carriers in the country to bring to our clients. The same carriers the large agencies offer, we offer. So it’s a win-win, you can support a local family business, plus get the quality insurance you need to be protected.” Theresa was hired on to coordinate the marketing for Goebel Insurance. She is no stranger to marketing a small-business. Her goals over the past year have been to re-brand the Goebel Insurance & Financial Inc. name in the community and to make insurance fun. Theresa helped develop their new logo and website as well as their Facebook page and LinkedIn accounts. She will also be responsible for client appreciation events and contests as well as community service projects. Goebel Insurance also has a division dedicated to helping clients with individual health insurance needs. They offer multiple health plans on and off the healthcare exchange as well as Medicare supplement plans, Medicare advantage plans, and part D prescription drug plans. Navigating the new health care options can be very confusing, but Goebel Insurance can help alleviate the confusion. Goebel Insurance & Financial Inc is located at 76 Western Ave in Fond du Lac. For more information visit their Facebook page, website at www.goebelins.com, or call 920-921-7526.

Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram recently purchased four acres of land across from their current facility. The new

Goebel Insurance Multi-generation staff offers personalized service You may have heard the “Goebel” name in the Fond du Lac community over the past 50 years. The Goebel’s have been involved in working with children through teaching voice and acting lessons, creation of the Fish for Kids program, foster care and many other community events and projects. Along with this involvement, what you may not know is they are quickly becoming a big name in the insurance industry as well. Goebel Insurance & Financial Inc (formerly Goebel Planning Group) has been an independent insurance agency in Fond du Lac since 1993. The agency was started by Larry Goebel, after being in the industry for 12 years with Prudential. He located the agency in downtown Fond du Lac and

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CitizensFirst kicks off 2014 with collaborative merger On Wednesday, January 22, CitizensFirst announced that it is underway with a collaborative three-way merger with Lakeview Credit Union in Neenah and Appleton and Best Advantage Credit Union in Brillion and Sherwood, with one mission in mind – to serve their members better. Every volunteer director of each credit union’s Board of Directors voted unanimously in December in favor of proceeding with the merger. This is a collaborative merger making it very unique, in that these credit unions chose each other as partners and according to the Department of Financial Institutions, is the first merger of its kind. Unlike most mergers, this was not dictated out of necessity and there was no requirement for any of these credit unions to seek a merger partner. Serving the member is a priority for all three credit unions and by combining these entities into one, the membership as a whole will benefit. The memberships of Best Advantage and Lakeview will vote on the proposed merger at their Annual Meetings in February and March 2014, respectively. Once finalized, the merger will combine the assets of the three credit unions creating a new, nearly 600 million dollar entity with 10 branch locations throughout 15 counties in Wisconsin. After the merger, the Credit Union will ultimately undergo a name change to demonstrate the cooperative spirit that brought the three together. CitizensFirst President and CEO Kevin J. Ralofsky said the merger was born out of a shared vision for strengthening the relevancy and value for members. “This partnership is one that is built on collaboration and values that guide our beliefs and justify our actions, a testament to the cooperative nature of credit unions,” Ralofsky added. We are stronger together.” “The exciting thing about this is that it is a merger of choice where all three partners approached this as a strategic partnership,” Ralofsky said. Lakeview Credit Union President/CEO Pat Lowney agreed. “We take the seven cooperative principles of credit unions seriously and have worked hard to achieve something bigger, something better, for all of our members,” Lowney said. “This new partnership will allow us to blend our areas of expertise, resulting in improved product offerings and better technology for our 47,000 members, and will allow us to expand our lending opportunities in 15 markets,” Lowney added. Best Advantage President and CEO Tammy Williams said that “an organization’s culture is critical to its success today more than ever. We are extremely proud that all partners have a deep commitment to transparency and respect.” Williams noted that culture is driven by the people and is excited about the talent and resources that each team brings to the table. “It is going to continue to be an exciting journey!” Kevin Ralofsky will serve as the credit CitizensFirst continued on page 6

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Take it from Judy Stevenson, who has been a customer of National Exchange Bank & Trust since 1957: Customer service is not obsolete in banking. Through the years, Stevenson has built a relationship with a number of National Exchange Bank & Trust representatives, such as Janet Johnson who coordinates the Golden Years Club (GYC) and Tammy Vander Grinten, who helped Stevenson set up bill pay through online banking with Exchange OnLine. Stevenson started traveling with the Golden Years Club eight years ago. The Golden Years Club is a program National Exchange Bank & Trust offers their customers that are 55 or better. Among benefits such as free checks, feefree gift cards and a bi-monthly newsletter, the Golden Years Club arranges trips for their members to travel together and with their friends. Stevenson shared that her favorite trip was to Costa Rica in 2011. “I experienced zip lining and the Tarzan Swing, which is like bungee jumping; I was one of six people that did it out of the 30 of us on the trip.” Stevenson traveled to Virginia Beach with Janet Johnson and her GYC friends in 2013 and also enjoys day trips, like the gardening tour in spring and going to see Broadway shows throughout Wisconsin. When asked about using Exchange OnLine, the National Exchange Bank & Trust online banking tool, Stevenson said, “I was reluctant in the beginning, but it is so easy and simple. I only have one arm and using Bill Pay is easier than writing out checks. Plus, I can log on any time of the day to check my accounts.” Exchange OnLine got a new look in 2013 and introduced the financial center that allows users to view their account balances, scheduled transfers and payments and news and announcements from their home page. Exchange OnLine also offers bill pay which enables you to manage payments from one place, and has the ability to schedule one-time, recurring or expedited payments. Exchange OnLine also went mobile in 2013; making National Exchange Bank & Trust available on demand in your hand. Mobile Banking makes it easy and convenient to check account balances, transfer funds and pay bills on the go. Through the Android and iPhone apps users can even deposit checks. Using remote check deposit is a simple step-by-step process, which the app walks you through. For more information about National Exchange Bank & Trust, visit us online at www.nebat.com.

Although it’s only been at the “foot of the lake” for nine years, Horicon Bank has been operating at the foot of the Horicon Marsh since 1896. But even a 117 year old dog can learn a few new tricks. When Horicon Bank built its brand new building on Fond du Lac’s East Johnson Street in 2005, it started with a fresh vision of how a modern bank should look and operate. Starting with its very foundation, Horicon Bank in Fond du Lac is unique. Deep beneath the ground are massive wells which help to heat and cool the building through geothermal energy. By taking advantage of the natural, stable temperature of the earth, this “green” form of energy efficiently powers the building without emitting fossil fuels. “Our tagline is ‘The Natural Choice’,” said Horicon Bank President, Frederick, F. Schwertfeger. “And the design of our Fond du Lac building reflects how seriously we take that statement.”

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union’s president and CEO. Pat Lowney and Tammy Williams will retain senior executive positions critical to the overall success of the collaboration. The new credit union hopes to serve as a model for other credit unions who may be considering similar collaborative efforts.

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Immel Insurance is more than just an insurance agency; a strategic partner Back in 1982 when Mike Immel began his career in the insurance industry, his focus was to provide home, auto, and farm insurance to those in his community. With its roots planted firmly in the agriculture industry, 32 years later the company has evolved into a full-service insurance and financial services agency. The Immel Agency truly provides a one-stop shop for all lines of insurance and planning needs. Does the affordable care act have you confused? Mike and his staff of licensed professionals are educated and informed on all the recent changes in the health insurance market and can help you and your family find the appropriate coverage needed at the right price. They will navigate you through the new rules, regulations,

Jana Secord, Small Business Solutions celebrates 15 years in business Jana T Secord CPA, LLC, dba Small Business Solutions offers affordable assistance in accounting, accounting software training and troubleshooting, and technology. SBS was established in 1999 and now celebrating a 15th year in business assisting small businesses grow, operate efficiently and stay compliant with current laws. Jana is proud to announce that Small Business Solutions is now merging its software sales practice with McDaniel & Company consultants of Sage Products. This combination of

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Above the ground, Horicon Bank offers another kind of unique flavor to the banking world. In addition to ordering a book of checks, customers can also stop in to order a vanilla latte, a cappuccino or chocolate mocha. The Blue Goose Coffee House, a coffee shop located right inside the bank office, offers more than a variety of drinks. The Blue Goose’s comfortable atmosphere and wireless internet access offer customers a space to relax and even work. "We wanted to make the banking experience more enjoyable and customer-friendly," said Schwertfeger. "By putting our coffee house near three college campuses and making it open to the community, we have been able to accomplish that goal." Despite the nontraditional approach Horicon Bank took to its Fond du Lac office, the vision of the business stayed true to its roots. As a business built on “making lives better and more secure” and with a commitment to its communities, the Horicon Bankers of Fond du Lac know the importance of volunteering and giving back to their local community. Business Banker Steve Leaman commits

his time to volunteering for the FDL Area Association of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, the United Way and others. Leaman recently received the Young Professionals of FDL Future Five award and the Donald G. Jones Leadership Alumni Award. Branch Manager and Mortgage Lender Dale Hans stays involved in Kiwanis, Residential Services, Inc. and the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Hans’ passion for NAMI led Horicon Bank to establish the Horicon Bank 5K Run/Walk for Wellness held each September at UW-FDL. Last year’s race included over 250 participants and raised $7700. “Part of our mission is to be a bank whose communities value our service,” said Hans. “Horicon Bank encourages us to take advantage of opportunities to serve our communities – whether that is raising awareness for organizations like NAMI, or serving on a board of directors for the United Way, or volunteering our time to Relay for Life. These are all ways bankers across our communities make a difference.”

and changes, and assist you to become an educated health care consumer. There are many options to explore and consider in the health insurance marketplace. The Immel Agency will not only help you select coverage, but will be a local voice and a place you can turn to if and when you have questions regarding your coverage and health care needs. Immel Insurance and Financial Services takes great pride in being an active part of our community. We partner with many organizations and events such as the Fond du Lac County Fair, Agri-Business Council, Ag Ambassador Program, youth sporting activities and the Breakfast on the Farm among others to help support Wisconsin’s great agricultural heritage and industries. The insurance products we offer through Rural Mutual Insurance and Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company provide the best coverage available for farmers. We are pleased to announce the addition of Jenny Brown, a crop insurance specialist, to our

staff. Jenny’s specialty and knowledge in crop insurance provides another avenue of local service and assistance for farmers in the area.

efforts will allow Jana to continue to serve clients on SAGE products and provide additional resources to all clients needing additional modules and services. Currently these products include SAGE 50/Peachtree, Sage BusinessWorks, and SAGE100/ Mas90/Mas200 software solutions. If you have outgrown your software or need additional training on your current software solution, Jana provides training on a number of solutions including Dynamics, Quickbooks and Crystal Reports. If you don’t currently have a controller on staff, Jana can provide some professional assistance with year end, financial statements or any other accounting need. Feel free to contact Jana at 979-5262 or email her at jsecord@smbussolutions.com

Need to plan for college expenses for children or retirement income? Call on Matt Immel to help establish your personal savings and income plan to help to achieve your financial goals. Have an existing plan, 401K, or IRA balances with other companies? Stop in and have Matt do a complimentary review of your accounts to make sure you are on the right path toward a comfortable retirement, college savings plan, or down payment for a future home. We have the tools, knowledge, and experience right here in Fond du Lac to assist with all your financial goals. Stop in and visit with Mike, Matt, Erik, Jenny, Kathy, Shelley, Lynn, Mary, Janet, and Lorie today at their office at 525 North Peters Ave., in Fond du Lac or call them at 920-924-6751.

Lakeside Wealth Management adds employees, expands to new location Lakeside Wealth Management LLC and its clients experienced significant growth in the Fond du Lac Community in 2013. The independent investment firm added three employees and expanded to a new location on November 1, 2013 at 1080 S. Main Street. The firm was founded by Pat Broeske in November 2002 with a mission to provide individual investors with honest communication, personal service, and innovative strategies to help build, protect, and transfer wealth. Whether you have goals of retiring early, maintaining your income in retirement, Lakeside Wealth management continued on page 7

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The Association of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting at Lakeside Wealth Management LLC.

Sam Meyer’s State Farm Agency offers 45 years combined service, includes bilingual staff Your good neighbor’s at State Farm are excited to work with Fond du Lac and surrounding communities in 2014. Located in historic downtown Fond du Lac, Sam Meyer’s State Farm Agency provides a convenient local office at 42 N Main St. The building previously was a bakery for many years and has been restored, the upper story is a loft apartment and the lower Sam Meyer story is his agency. The office has the original detailed tin ceiling and many unique antiques that many customers find interesting and inquire on their history. Sam’s office also has a kid’s play area that really seems to be a customer favorite in the office. Sam and his staff have over 45 years combined insurance experience. The staff is happy to be able to provide

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or creating a succession plan for your business, the team at Lakeside Wealth Management seeks face-to-face ongoing communication that provides clarity and confidence especially in times of economic instability, while specializing in fee-based investment strategies. The three new additions to the firm in 2013 are Financial Advisor Dan Weninger, Client Support Specialist Kathy La Motte, and Financial Advisor Mark Scharschmidt. Dan joined Lakeside Wealth Management in June after nineteen years with A.G. Edwards & Sons/Wells Fargo Advisors and is an active volunteer with the Lakeside Evening Kiwanis. Dan holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations through LPL Financial, as well as life, health, and variable insurance licenses. He was raised on a dairy farm in nearby Lomira and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Kathy arrived in September with fifteen years of experience as a receptionist and administrative assistant. She makes her home in Fond du Lac with husband, Nate, a daughter, Hope, and son, Isaac. Mark followed in December and is a 2010 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a B.S. degree in Finance. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and enjoys golf and spending time with family on the lake home near Wautoma. The Association of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting at Lakeside Wealth Management LLC on November 7, 2013. To learn more about Lakeside Wealth Management please visit our website at www.lakesidewealthmanagement.net or call to schedule a free consultation 920-923-9740

insurance and financial services to their customers. This year the team has expanded and will now be able to provide a bilingual staff assistant to assist Spanish speaking customers.

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This year State Farm is excited to announce a new discount that will help reduce insurance rates. The discount is called Drive Safe & Save, set up to give drivers an opportunity to be rated on their driving usage. This new discount program has received a lot of media attention lately because of the potential savings for their customers…up to 50% off insurance rates. With this voluntary program, State Farm gives you a device in which you plug into the vehicle and it measures miles driven and usage of the vehicle. It has become the favorite discount for parents of new teen drivers because it allows them to help monitor their teen’s driving skills even when they are not in the vehicle. State Farm believes in rewarding their customers for their good driving habits so they work hard on making sure each customer has every possible discount they have earned. A few discounts offered include: the accident free discount, multi-car, good student, multi-line, and many more.

With a strong focus on protecting the livelihoods of its policyholders, Society Insurance enjoyed an excellent 2013 while setting the stage for greater things to come. A renewed commitment to serving the business owners that the company insures across its four-state operating territory of Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Indiana helped Society to increase policyholder surplus by more than ten percent in 2013. “It really is all about the policyholder to us,” said Society Insurance President and CEO Rick Parks. “Our independent agent force is fantastic and we wouldn’t be who we are without them, but at the end of the day, we’re all in this business to help the business owners that we insure achieve their goals — no matter what happens.” Society kicked off 2013 with a complete rebranding to more directly speak to the issues that matter to business owners in the core industries the company insures: restaurants and bars, supermarkets and convenience stores, medical clinics, auto service shops, and other small businesses. The company’s new tagline of “Small details. Big difference.” highlights important small coverage details — like the fact that Society’s

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Society Insurance employees pose as superheroes with family members and friends at the 10th Annual Human Race on Sept. 28, 2013, at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac. Society was a gold sponsor of the event, which benefited Youth and Service-Learning Programming and the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County.

When American Bank first opened its doors in 1968 its founders—seven local businessmen—coined it as the peoples bank. They envisioned the community banks role to reflect the characteristics of people helping people and the behaviors associated with the ideals of the American Dream, such as the reward of opportunity for hard work and education, upward mobility, and the pride of home ownership to name a few. Some 45 years later, today’s American Bank proudly continues that tradition, and has earned a reputation in the communities it serves for excellence in customer service; as a leader in home mortgages and new home construction loans; as a strong progressive business banking partner, and as an institution defined and staffed by good people. “It’s one thing for us to say we’re good at something” says President Jim Chatterton, “but when our customers say it for us, that’s significant and far more meaningful. So when we’re recognized for being Best Bank, or Best Place for a Mortgage year after year in the Reporters Readers Choice Awards—or when I personally receive the completed surveys we ask every mortgage customer to complete to rate their experience with us, and I see over and over again that they are completely satisfied... and would highly recommend us to their friends and family, that is the ultimate feedback. It tells me that how we are doing our job is both recognized and appreciated by our customers. We’re humbled by, and grateful for it. In turn, it translates to more referrals and business, which energizes us to keep it going. We like being the quiet, locally-owned and independent community bank that leads the way in mortgages and consumer confidence. It’s one of our many differentiating factors, and it makes me very proud of the fine job our people do.” Another American Bank difference that benefits customers is rooted in speed and respect for that most precious of commodities, time. “It’s a benefit to customers

business interruption coverage kicks in immediately after a power outage, and not after a 72-hour waiting period like most insurers —that can make a big difference to the long-term success of a business after something bad happens. In 2013, Society rededicated itself to maintaining a stronger presence in the Fond du Lac community. Society has been located in Fond du Lac since 1918 — conducting business from its current site at 150 Camelot Drive since the early-1990s — and its roots are stronger than ever. Society provided volunteer and financial support to many local causes throughout 2013, including, but not limited to: the American Red Cross, the Fond du Lac Area United Way, New Beginnings Pregnancy Center, the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, the Boy Scouts of America, the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County, and Loaves & Fishes.

Society also began looking to the future in 2013 with a significant investment in technology. A new policy administration system will lead to more efficient processes and a better experience for policyholders. New software and hardware upgrades have also enabled Society to start offering its employees — who have an increasingly larger geographic footprint as the company continues to grow throughout its current four-state operating area — the ability to work more efficiently from remote locations. “We had a great 2013 and are off to another good start in 2014,” Parks said, “but the only way we can keep that momentum going is by continuing to do right by our policyholders. If we can’t look in the mirror after the day is done and say that we truly helped our policyholders, then we have failed in our mission.”

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that we are nimble and responsive as an organization,” says VP and lending officer Rita Keys. “Decisions and answers come fast because they are made right here, not by someone else in a corporate banking office in another city or state. That equates to less time, less hassle and runaround.” Mortgage Lending Officer Peter Wettstein agrees and adds...“we work to eliminate red tape, not create it. Let’s face it, things like home buying come with a certain amount of complexity, it’s a major transaction after all. But one of the ways we differ is by being on top of it, keeping things moving forward and staying in close contact with our customers and realtors with updates during the process. Another big difference of ours that benefits customers is we keep closing costs low and predictable. When it comes to new home construction loans, our process and approach—including expedited handling of draws for the builder—are advantages American Bank continued on page 9

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The ribbon cutting for the new Fruth Memorial Field complex was held on August 12, 2013, with many of the major contributors attending as Board of Education President Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes did the ceremonial honors. When the 2013 football season began, fans and players were able to experience what updated restrooms, increased handicapped accessibility, and an overall aesthetic polishing have provided for this 1920’s community jewel. Naming rights are still available for various sections of the complex. Individuals or groups interested in bricks with an inscribed nameplate can arrange to purchase a half brick for $125 or a full brick for $250. More information is available by clicking on the Fans for Fruth icon on our website’s homepage (www.fonddulac.k12. wi.us). Fruth Field is steeped in rich history; a history that will never be forgotten but rather built upon. We thank everyone for this community-wide support and look forward, with great anticipation, to enjoying the many amenities this impressive complex has to offer.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in the United States delivering it to more than 5,000 elementary, middle and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. With the Fond du Lac School District adding the STEM Academy in the Fall of 2012, and the STEM Institute in the Fall of 2013, it was equally important to have PLTW, which is the high school component to this instructional approach. Fond du Lac High School will be offering both the Biomedical Sciences and Pathway to Engineering Programs. The world-class curriculum and highquality teacher professional development model, combined with an engaged network of educators and corporate and community partners, help students develop the skills necessary to succeed in our global economy. PLTW’s success in preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed has been recognized by colleges and universities, Fortune 500 businesses, and numerous national organizations including Change the Equation, the Social Impact Exchange, and more. For more information about PLTW Engineering or Biomedical Pathways or the upcoming parent orientations, please contact pltw@fonddulac.k12.wi.us

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STEM Institute opens its doors The Fond du Lac STEM Institute, housed in a completely renovated portion of the Franklin Building, has been open since September 2013. At the STEM Institute, student-led, project-based educational experiences are at the heart of the school’s educational philosophy. Additionally, teamwork and hands-on learning are a central component to the school’s delivery of concepts related to the Common Core State Standards. The 56 students in Grades 6-8 choose project ideas that focus on their interests. They then research these topics using various resources, write research papers, create a visual product, and deliver a presentation to an evaluator and their class. The STEM Institute students contribute to the community in a variety of ways through service-learning projects and by working closely with the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac. The students currently attending the STEM Institute have done service-learning projects for Project Linus, the Solutions Center, local families and members of the military. They have also had several community speakers share their knowledge all while working each day on their individual projects. To learn more about the STEM Institute, visit the school on one of their community presentation nights. Those dates are posted on the American Bank continued from page 8

for the home owner and those working on their behalf.” Kristine Schroeder of the Brownsville office of American Bank points out another example: “We keep, and service home loans locally right here at home. It’s a common practice for many of todays mortgage providers to originate a mortgage and then eventually sell it on the open market like a commodity. That puts the homeowner in the awkward position of not knowing where to call to get a question answered or who to speak to when inquiring about a payoff amount or a tax escrow question, as an example. We’ve all been there, caught in the maze of an automated phone systems trying to get to a real person, and hopefully one that might be able to help. That doesn’t happen here. When a customer has a question, we’re the ones they can turn to for help. They get a live answer, simply and easily. It’s people helping people — the American bank way.” In 2014, American Bank is launching a new mobile banking app to provide customers more convenience and flexibility.

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Fond du Lac School District Recipient of 21st Century Award The Fond du Lac School District was named as 1 of 25 exemplars in the nation in 2013 by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) organization. Administrators and educators within the Fond du Lac School District are working with community members and business partners to create new pathways for student success in science, technology, engineering and math careers. A unique strategy spearheaded by Fond du Lac’s administration has helped to create especially strong linkages between school and workforce needs. District leaders met with the human resources departments of all employers in the surrounding community and asked a simple question: ‘What type of professionals do you need?’ The answers to this question have had a profound impact on

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finds success with Cirrus Charter School How does one best measure the success of a school district? Should we look at Uniformed Accountability Test scores? School climate? Community support? Whatever criteria one decides to use, I think they would agree the Rosendale-Brandon School District has been, and continues to be exceedingly successful. A recent success story for the Rosendale-Brandon School District is the expansion into charter school education opportunities. Opening its doors in September of 2013, Cirrus Charter School’s mission is to maximize the potential of each student in a student-centered, project-based environment. Cirrus is a small school, with a maximum enrollment of 40, developed to give student in grades 9-12 another great learning option in the RosendaleBrandon School District. It enables students, parents, and educators to explore and develop an increasingly effective and efficient learning atmosphere that emphasizes personal interests and aptitudes, state and national academic standards, 21st century skills, community involvement, real-world experiences, and the demands of a global economy.

the way in which Fond du Lac prepares its students for college and career. In having these critical conversations, the District knows what employers are looking for and has been able to tailor instruction to match the needs of the local workforce. Kevin Anderson, a Mercury Marine engineering fellow and the president of Fond du Lac’s STEM Academy’s governance board, emphasized that “those students with experience in solving real-world problems—particularly ones to which no easy answers are available—will be those that thrive in tomorrow’s marketplace.” Mercury Marine is investing in its own workforce by helping Fond du Lac students build a strong foundation in 21st Century Skills. Meaningful partnerships with community stakeholders are not limited to businesses like Mercury Marine. Higher education partners including the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac, Marian University, Ripon College and Moraine Park Technical College help provide a more seamless connection for students between PreK-12 and higher education. These collaborations with local post-secondary institutions not only help students, but also connect teacher and administrator preparation programs to schools within the district. They also offer a feedback loop so that the school district, universities, and businesses ensure consistent expectations about what students need to be able to know and do in order to advance academically. The common thread throughout the Fond du Lac community is a belief in the value of 21st century skills. Fond du Lac’s exceptionally thoughtful approach to building meaningful partnerships offers a promising model for other districts looking to advance college and career readiness, and a reminder that student success in the The success of Cirrus Charter School is a technology-rich, project-based environment where students drive their education by developing projects within their own interests and goals to meet the academic standards. Students work closely with advisors who encourage students to follow their passions and help connect these passions to projects within the core content

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Chegwin Elementary School Principal, Theresa A. Loehr, Among America’s Best Chegwin Elementary School Principal Theresa A. Loehr was selected as 1 of 61 outstanding elementary and middle school principals from across the nation in the National Distinguished Principal’s Award Program. On October 25, Mrs. Loehr was honored at an awards banquet in Washington, D.C. which, for more than 20 years, has been generously funded by Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC). Established in 1984, the program recognizes public and private school principals who make superior contributions to their schools and communities. The distinguished principals are selected by NAESP state affiliates, including the District of Columbia, and by committees representing private and overseas schools.

Facility Services Coordinator John Williams Receives Award The Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials recognized John Williams, Facility Services Coordinator for the Fond du Lac School District, as the 2013 School Facilities Manager of the Year. To recognize this accomplishment, Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt presented Mr. Williams with a commendation from the State of Wisconsin in May 2013. This award is symbolic of the stellar service Mr. Williams provides to the Fond du Lac School District and his reputation across the state as one of the absolute best in his field. areas. At Cirrus, students set their own pace, focus on areas they are most interested in, take responsibility for their learning, develop their independence, and become active members of a learning community. To learn more about the Rosendale-Brandon School District go to www.rbsd.k12. wi.us.

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Marian University continues to inspire progress in Fond du Lac Inspiring students to reach their full potential, Marian University was founded in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes and is serves as a key educational institution for the greater Fond du Lac community. Committed to challenging students academically, Marian University is dedicated to providing a liberal arts based educational experience, centered on the Core Values of Community, Learning, Service, Social Justice, and Spiritual Traditions. The 78 acre campus is located in residential Fond du Lac, and is home to over 1,400 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate and adult students. The main campus offers residence facilities for more than 500 students, including a traditional residence hall, suites, penthouses, townhouses, and apartments. In addition, graduate and other adult students can attend classes in Fond du Lac or at several outreach locations throughout the state including Appleton, Plymouth, and West Allis. At Marian University, students are inspired

UW-Extension continues to develop programs, community mission The original mission of UW-Extension was to strengthen agriculture: to take university research to the farmers themselves and apply the best of scientific, academic data to practical use. This approach is still central to the program, which has grown to include horticulture, energy conservation, water sampling and community planning. What do Master Gardeners do? They assist several elementary schools with gardens that go with coursework. They teach new

Progress to build relationships, as classroom opportunities abound in small classes with an average of 15 students. Inspiring personal and professional success, Marian University students take part in one of more than 40 majors and minors, as well as challenging on-the-job learning and research opportunities. More than 96 percent of undergraduate students participate in research, clinical, or internship experiences, which allows Marian University students to obtain key skills necessary for personal and professional success. From musical performance groups to Greek life, from intramural athletics and sport clubs to "The Sabre" student newspaper, Marian University students are inspired to get involved on campus and make a difference in the community. Marian University offers more than 40 student organizations including profession-oriented groups, cultural affinity groups, service organizations, and religious groups, as well as seventeen NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic opportunities. Inspiring students through affordable educational opportunities, more than 99 percent of Marian University students receive some form of financial aid. Scholarship opportunities are available for all traditional undergraduate students, and experienced gardeners how to get the most production and enjoyment from their landscapes and gardens. They staff a phone line at the UW-Extension office from April to September to answer horticultural questions. Last year Master Gardener volunteers logged more than 5,000 hours of community service. Projects included the improvement and maintenance of gardens at the Public Library, UW-Fond du Lac campus, Veterans Memorial Park, and Free SPIRIT Riders. Efforts to encourage entrepreneurialism, through use of the Going Solo program which is based on teach the basics of entrepreneurship and business development

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making a private Catholic university education a reality. All eligible traditional day students are awarded admission-based scholarships and awards upon admission -- ranging from $1,000 to $9,500 annually. Additional grants and university financial assistance may be available in addition to legacy awards, department-specific scholskills was provided by the Community, Natural Resources and Economic Development program area within UW Extension-Fond du Lac County in 2013. UW Extension along with local guest speakers led a five week series which reached eighteen individuals, looking to increase their entrepreneurial confidence to start or continue working on their business. Dairy and livestock programs help producers make informed, university researchbased decisions to improve profitability, milk quality and animal well-being. Education addressed farm safety and health programs, feeding strategies during challenging times, and farm transition and

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that delayed planting dominated many of UW Extension’s educational efforts. Meetings, field days, and published articles addressed a myriad of crop problems. Additionally, the newly revised Fond du Lac County Agronomy web site provides timely updates and information. Community planning is key to UWExtension. Demographic and Census data show the County is changing, and UWExtension is changing, too. In 2014, UWExtension continues to educate in print, online and face to face.

UW-Extension responds to information needs of community The Fond du Lac County University of Wisconsin- Extension is home to program areas offering local information in person and online, providing research-based information 24/7. The Fond du Lac County educators serve as a portal to educational resources from the University of Wisconsin to address issues faced by individuals, families, farms, businesses, and rural and urban communities around the state. Highlighting a few of UW-Extension’s responses to the basic needs in the community: • Rent Smart taught 115 people how to apply for apartments and be good tenants. In the past 10 years, more than 1000 participants completed the six-hour Rent Smart program.

Moraine Park celebrates opening of new Jackson Regional Center Less than one year ago, Moraine Park faculty, staff and local business partners started with an idea to create a state-ofthe-art facility for students pursuing manufacturing training. Thanks to the hard work of many, the facility became a reality as the College celebrated the official opening of its new Jackson Regional Center with

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• The Family Living program collaborated with FDL County Family Courts to reach nearly 300 separated and divorcing parents and addressed how to keep their children from being caught in the middle. Agnesian Healthcare and three local Kiwanis Clubs partnered with Family Living Programs to distribute the age-paced newsletter, “Parenting the First Year,” to 819 families with infants in 2013. • In Nutrition Education, more than 5,100 children and adults in Fond du Lac and Green Lake learned about healthy meals, food budgeting and food safety. For example, presenters introduced elementary children to a variety of fresh, dried and canned fruit. Afterwards, 90% of the children said they had never eaten the fruit before that day and 69% said they would ask for it at home. Another program, called Kids in the Kitchen, is a food preparation class for both Head Start parents and their children. One of its most visible programs is 4-H. There are 680 youth in 21 community clubs throughout Fond du Lac County, and they are always busy. Whether their projects are with crafts or computers, children and teens strengthen their skills in teamwork, communication and planning. Youth develop these skills as club officers, camp counselors, while serving on county committees, when undertaking service proja ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house on Sept. 24, 2013. The decision for a new facility was in response to many requests from area employers for job training in welding, fabrication and other advanced manufacturing trade skills. Moraine Park President Sheila Ruhland said the Jackson Regional Center provides an excellent resource for students while also strengthening Moraine Park’s ties with area businesses.

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ects, and when joining state 4-H teams. In 2012 a new program, called New Horizons was added. Ten youth planned an out-ofstate service-learning experience that took place in Kentucky. It included educational tours to historical sites, and a service project with a church and soldiers from Fort Knox. To prepare for the program youth planned all the logistical details of travel, lodging, fund raising, scheduling, and coordinating with the 4-H program in KY. Today’s employers are placing more importance on skills like collaboration and oral communication. Participation in 4-H leadership activities strengthens these skills, as well as conflict resolution, mul-

ticulturalism, and organizing. In a recent survey, 60% of youth reported that leadership experiences improved their skills in communication; 67% said 4-H leadership helped them to take more responsibility; and 77% said leadership activity made them feel more connected to the community.

“This is an important milestone for Moraine Park and our surrounding communities,” Ruhland said, as she addressed the more than 150 business leaders, community members and staff who attended the open house. “We are proud to be able to continue to work with local businesses to continue Wisconsin’s strong manufacturing tradition and move Wisconsin forward.”

Deputy Secretary Jonathan Barry spoke at the event and noted the importance of facilities like the Jackson Regional Center and the technical college’s ability to readily respond to the needs of our workforce and, ultimately, create jobs.

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In the coming year UW-Extension will continue to teach, learn, lead and serve. It connects people with the University of Wisconsin and each other, and engages local residents in transforming their lives and their communities. To learn more about any of these programs, call 9293171 or go to http://fonddulac.uwex.edu.

The Jackson Regional Center is a 9,515 square foot facility located in the Jackson Business Park in Jackson, Wis. Moraine Park leases the facility allowing the ColMoraine Park Technical College continued on page 12

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lege flexibility to adjust to market conditions and respond quickly to changing employment needs. The facility houses a welding lab with 18 welding booths, a fabrication center, a CNC lab, two classrooms, two offices and a conference room. A Metrology Lab serves as a home to two new CNC simulators and two new VRTEX 360 welding simulation stations, purchased from a $647,000 U.S. Department of Labor Grant. The welding simulators help students achieve baseline skills more efficiently and reduce waste of costly welding materials.

New EMS lab prepares students for real-world scenarios Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that paramedics have to deal with some of the most stressful job situations out there. Their positions require quick thinking and fast actions often under a great deal of pressure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making it extremely important for students entering the field to have adequate training prior to getting a job. This is exactly what Moraine Park Technical College is trying to achieve with its new emergency medical services (EMS) lab at their Fond du Lac campus.

The process to create the lab began last summer when the college relocated the Building Trades Construction Worker and Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R) programs from the Fond du Lac campus to the West Bend campus. The space created from the move was converted into a new paramedic lab. The lab is now in the final stage of completion and is open for student instruction. One of the main features of the lab is a full-size ambulance box imbedded into the wall of one of the three EMS classrooms. Moraine Park was fortunate to receive the ambulance as a donation from the Fond du Lac Fire Department and the Red Cross to use for training. Prior to this semester, EMS students shared lab space with other health care programs offered at Moraine Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fond du Lac campus. The new space is equipped with simulation mannequins, which are called Mediman. The Medi-man allows instructors to create real-life scenarios for students to practice their skills as if they were working with a real person. The lab also has video cameras strategically placed throughout the room to record students while they are running their scenarios. The students and instructor will then be able to review and critique the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance. Moraine Park offers three levels of EMS training; basic, advanced and paramedic, and all require varying levels of classroom hours and skills assessment. With the new lab, students in each level will be able to practice in the lab at any given time. Students from other health care programs will also be using the lab.

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St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Springs Academy SMSA alumni recall experience, impact of Catholic education For over 100 years St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Springs Academy has been paving the way for Catholic education in Fond du Lac and the surrounding communities. Nothing speaks to the Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress more than our alumni, both near and far. Upon graduation, SMSA students enter into an exciting and inviting alumni community. With over 9,000 high school and/or elementary alumni, SMSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alumni community stretches the span of the United States and beyond. Throughout the history of the Springs, our educators have been preparing students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally to confront the challenges of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society. Our new alumni spotlight series entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where are they now?â&#x20AC;? captures the outcomes of these long-standing efforts. Below is a snapshot of some of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where are they now?â&#x20AC;? series as submitted by our alumni. To view the full interviews and other alumni spotlights, we welcome you to visit our website www.smsacademy.org.

Lori Kraus, SMSA Class of 1991

Education: BA in Journalism/Advertising/Public Relations BA in Radio/Television/Film University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Current Occupation/Employer: Senior Marketing Coordinator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CNN Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Current Location: Atlanta, GA What was the greatest "take-away" from SMSA upon graduation? The Springs always felt like family to me and provided a solid foundation. Most

importantly, the Springs instilled Christian values and provided individualized, one-on-one attention. I never felt like a number. Each teacher believed in me Lori Kraus and gave me their 100 percent full support. They helped me set goals my very first year there. I am able to apply what I learned early on and use this in my job responsibilities today. I learned organizational skills and decisionmaking, and I apply this nonstop when breaking news occurs, for example. The communication skills I learned in those classes at Springs now helps me maintain strong solid relationships today with our many domestic and international agencies, such as the United Way, the American Red Cross and Salvation Army.

Joe Brandmeier, SMSA Class of 1979

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producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, documenting their work with artists Janet, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and others. Produced & directed projects for; The MN Opera, Garrion Keillor, Bobby McFerrin and David Hyde Pierce (to name a few). He merged with Academy award winning movie producer Bill Pohlad (River Road Entertainment) for a couple years. Has traveled around the world; directed a live concert in Haiti with a crowd of nearly 65 thousand people, shot with Philip Bailey (of Earth Wind & Fire) in Philippines, and spent 6 weeks in South Africa for an MTV gig. Joe has also authored a photography book called “Up North” through Tristan Publishing. After all these years, people and places, he’s still loving life – and is very passionate about everything he takes on, and brings a high energy and fun to all he does. What words of advice would you give to current SMSA students? Enjoy your time now, it disappears fast! Your heart knows the answer, follow it and believe. Always focus on the good ... and never, never, never give up.

Matthew Sass, SMSA Class of 2000

Education: BA in History from UW Madison Current Occupation/Employer: Naval Flight Officer, Lieutenant, United States Navy Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Current Location: Seattle, WA

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SMSA prepared me for the Navy in an indirect way. I quantify that by saying that nothing you will ever learn in a classroom, be it high school or college, will ever prepare Matthew Sass you for the split second decisions one needs to make in the airplane. There just isn't a course for that. SMSA provided me two specific tools that are far more important than quick reactions or tactical execution: charity work and family. SMSA stressed doing for others when they can't do it for themselves. This might seem paradoxical, how does an organization built to fight our wars and win do charity work? One of the largest aspects of what we do in the Navy is Humanitarian Assistance. When tragedy strikes, we're often the first ones on the scene. While we posses the capability to wage war, those same tools of destruction are more often used for good. Airplanes cover long distances quickly; our ships carry countless tons of materials that can feed, cloth, and heal; the Marines (part of the Department of the Navy) have equipment (trucks, ATVs, etc.) that can breach areas that normal vehicles cannot. It's often overlooked, but whenever a natural disaster strikes, take notice who is on the scene. The second aspect that I took from SMSA, family, was forged through the close bonds I formed with my classmates and teammates. Those bonds can never be broken. du Lac Foundation has definitely upped its game. When the Foundation received its charter in 1974, its purpose was to provide student scholarships, support professional development of faculty and staff and other projects. Today it continues with those objectives, but implements them in new ways

Say what you will about organized sports, but Coach Hyland and Coach Cowan shaped a group of young men into something more than they thought they could ever be. Everyone brings a unique ability to a common cause. The pride of doing your job well, the strength gained by working together, and the selflessness to sacrifice for your brother or sister next to you were fostered at Springs. Obviously, these are qualities we look for and require in the Navy. Honor, courage, and commitment are the Navy core values. Fortunately, I learned them well before I joined the Navy.

Louie Lange III, SMSA Class of 1987

Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Current town: Fond du Lac, WI Education: BS Business Administration, Marquette University; MBA University of Notre Dame Current Occupation: President, The Commonwealth Companies I spent a couple of years at Marquette after High School and ended up dropping out to enlist in the Marine Corps. After a few years in Okinawa as a Stinger Missile Louie Lange III Gunner and a brief time in Hawaii I was lucky enough to receive a special Naval ROTC scholarship for enlisted Marines. I wasn’t crazy at the time about going back to school but I loved being a Marine and wanted to become an officer. This was the way to do using modern technology and new and social media while still employing traditional marketing avenues to accomplish its goals. The year 2013 was, for the Foundation, a year of change. “Out with some of the old, and in with the new,” was the orga-

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it. Fortunately I didn’t completely blow off my studies at Marquette during my first two years so I was able to be readmitted as a junior and pick up where I left off with one deviation. I went from getting C’s during my first stint at MU to getting A’s. It really changed my life and it let me get back home to meet my wife, which led to three great children (Hannah 15, Henry 14 and Ruthie 10). I resigned my commission in the Marine Corps and ended up back, by luck, in Fond du Lac. After a few years working for a local real estate developer I decided I would try to start my own company. It was 2001 when I started Commonwealth in my basement. The idea was to focus on the development, construction and management of apartments utilizing a special tax credit for that purpose. Since 2001 Commonwealth has been responsible for over 30 new apartment developments in multiple states with 1,500+ units, expanded our construction company to provide full service contracting to third parties, added a landscaping firm and opened offices in Fond du Lac, Dallas and Portland. We consider ourselves very entrepreneurial – our latest and perhaps most exciting venture involves dental practices. How did your experiences and educational opportunities at SMSA pave the way for your post-high school endeavors? The athletics I participated in really helped me and certainly not because I ever was a promising athlete. They develop character and strength of spirit that help bring out things in yourself that you don’t even know are there. Things you might not even consider as character building until years later. nization’s motto, and the transition began in February with the naming of a new executive director, Patty Brandl. This was quickly followed in March by a unique new fundraiser, Corks & Forks, which UW-FDL Foundation continued on page 14

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featured Italian cuisine and drew close to 200 guests. The result was such a success that a decision was made to feature it as an annual signature event for both the Foundation and the UW-Fond du Lac campus. Also in March, new and continuing students submitted more than 60 scholarship applications resulting in the awarding of more than $30,000 in tuition money to 37 recipients. The Foundation used its Facebook page to help spread the online word about the scholarship opportunities as well as to advertise the highlights of Corks & Forks. E-mail blasts were also utilized to remind students of application deadlines. Facebook was likewise a useful tool in promoting the Berger Book Bag Fund, a need-based grant for UW-Fond du Lac students which can be used for the purchase of textbooks and class supplies. Awarded twice yearly, the funding for this program is made possible through the gener-

ous gift made by Judith Berger Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien to honor the memory of Joseph S. Berger, Jr., and his father Joseph S. Berger, Sr., who were instrumental in the establishment and growth of the UW-Fond du Lac campus. Berger Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien was honored with the Spirit of Excellence Award at the 2013 Corks and Forks fundraiser. Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheons were held throughout the spring, summer and fall as an opportunity for Dr. John Short, campus dean and CEO, to meet and discuss community needs with a wide array of guests from areas including education, local government, regional businesses and non-profit organizations. A number of the guests were UW-Fond du Lac alumni. The 2013 Scholarship & Donor Recognition reception took center stage in early October, and a record number of guests attended including scholarship recipients, parents, donors and Foundation Board members as well as faculty and staff. Scott Wittchow,

UW-Fond du Lac offers many paths to degree completion As one of 26 campuses of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Fond du Lac plays an important role in providing access to a college education and improving the local and state economy through an educated workforce. With the lowest tuition in the UW System, students save thousands of dollars by beginning their college studies at UWFond du Lac â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often enough to pay for their junior year. UW-Fond du Lac awards the Associate of Arts and Science Degree, the foundation of any bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. Students can now choose to earn the associate degree with an emphasis in one of more than 20 disciplines, demonstrating to employers a specific area of interest and expertise. Increasingly, students are also choosing to enroll in one of the bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree completion programs available at UWFond du Lac which offer the opportunity to earn a UW degree without leaving the area. These completion options are ideal

Action Printing has award winning year, enters new era of leadership Action Printing, a nationally recognized commercial printer, is proud of its forty year history of excellence and excited about the future. 2013 marked the 16th consecutive year that Action Printing made the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Printing Impressions 400 and Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Who in Printingâ&#x20AC;? ranking number 289. The Printing Impressions 400 is a comprehensive ranking of leading printing companies in the United States and Canada and ranks companies by sales revenues.

retired managing editor of Action Publications, received the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award. Unveiled at the reception was â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Giving Tree,â&#x20AC;? the purpose of which is to recognize and express the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gratitude to its benefactors throughout the years. Positioned at the entry to the University Commons, the tree contains multiple levels (Legacy, Leaf, Branch, Trunk and Root) signifying the amount of overall lifetime giving from its generous donors. Moving forward, the Foundation continues to work diligently with the annual campaign fundraising and the second Corks & Forks fundraiser, which is scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 20. For more information on how to donate time and/or money to benefit the students and the University, please e-mail uwfdlfoundation@uwc.edu or call the UW-Fond du Lac Foundation office at (920) 929-1335.

The UW-Fond du Lac Foundation held its annual Scholarship and Donor Recognition event on Oct. 2, 2013, and presented 37 students with more than $30,000 in scholarships. Shown in the photo are, from left to right: Allen Buechel, Fond du Lac County Executive and Foundation board member; Gretchen Jones; Leo Santini, board member and Scholarship Committee co-chair; John Wright, former board member and benefactor of the John K. and Sandra J. Wright Scholarship Endowment Fund; and Brian Jones, board vice president and co-chair of the Scholarship Committee. The evening was an opportunity for students and their families to meet donors and celebrate their achievements.

for the working professional with family and job responsibilities or the high school graduate who chooses to remain in their local community. One of the new programs at UW-Fond du Lac is the Human Services Leadership bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree with UW-Oshkosh. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks human services among the most rapidly growing occupations. This program emphasizes a broad-based awareness of social welfare, interpersonal and advocacy skills development, non-profit leadership and administration, strategic planning, program development and implementation. Another new degree completion option in a high-demand career field is the engineering bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree offered in collaboration with UW-Platteville. Students complete their general education and pre-engineering courses in the classroom at UW-Fond du Lac and begin taking UWPlatteville engineering courses through distance technology. Currently two ABETaccredited bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree programs are offered in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. UW-Fond du Lac also offers bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree completion programs in Organiza-

tional Administration from UW-Oshkosh; Information Science and Technology, Art History and Criticism, Community Engagement and Education, Communication, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology from UW-Milwaukee; and American Studies from UW-Stevens Point. Several other degree completion programs are also available. A complete listing is available on the UW-Fond du Lac website at fdl.uwc.edu/academics. In fall of 2013, UW-Fond du Lac launched the Express Degree program with classes taught two evenings per week in Beaver Dam and Green Lake. These classes are taught in an accelerated blended format which combines traditional face-to-face classroom time with an online component. Many high school students are getting a head start on their college courses and saving on tuition costs by participating in concurrent enrollment offered by UWFond du Lac at Fond du Lac High School and Green Lake High School. College level courses are taught at the high school and students earn both high school and UW college credit at the same time. The courses are taught by high school teachers under the mentorship of a UW-Fond du

Action Printingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial offset division specializes in the production of catalogs, directories, magazines, books and manuals serving a wide array of industries including manufacturing, the auto industry, and the publishing industry among others. Full color cold-set web printing with full color sheetfed capabilities are complemented by saddle-stitching and perfect binding finishing equipment. In addition, Action has full-service mailing capabilities, as well as fulfillment services. Centrally located in Fond du Lac, Action is able to offer their national client base cost effective distribution of their print product whether it be through commercial carrier

or the United States Postal Service. Action strives to be a solutions provider for their clients, helping them communicate with their customers professionally and cost-effectively. Action has a tenured staff that makes excellence their daily mission. Focusing on quality and service while remaining competitively priced is what keeps Action Printing a market leader. Intense dedication to making their clients lives easier is the driving force behind all management decisions. At Action Printing no job is too small thanks to our digital printing division. Beginning its fourth year, Actionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital

Judith Berger Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien was presented with UW-Fond du Lacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Spirit of Excellence Award at the Corks & Forks event by Dean John Short (left). This award honors individuals who have made exceptional commitment of support to UW-Fond du Lac. She was recognized for her establishment of the Berger Book Bag Fund to honor the memory of her late husband Joseph Berger, Jr. and his father, Joseph Berger, Sr. Through this fund qualified students receive financial assistance with the cost of textbooks.

Lac faculty member. For more information about degree programs visit the web site www.fdl.uwc.edu or call UW-Fond du Lac Student Affairs at (920) 929-1122. division is equipped with full color, as well as black and white Xerox equipment. The machines are capable of in-line binding and are complemented with full-service prepress and workflow solutions. Staffed by experienced professionals, the digital division offers high-end service for short run projects rounding out Actionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offerings as a full-service provider. Action Printing is entering a new era in 2014 with the retirement of President, Gregg Davies. After sixteen years of unparalleled service to the company, Gregg Action Printing continued on page 15

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Ahern-Gross Plumbing celebrates 31 years of business in FDL On February 18, Ahern-Gross Plumbing celebrated 31 years in business. Located at 218 South Main Street, this family owned business strives to provide quality service and products for customers within 60 miles of its downtown location. With 16 employees, all with over ten years of experience, Ahern-Gross has the manpower to perform everything from a one hour service call, to residential remodeling, to new home construction, to large commercial projects. With a Kohler registered showroom, Ahern-Gross features the latest in plumbing fixtures to outfit kitchens and baths. The showroom has on display showers, whirlpool tubs, toilets, faucets, and about two dozen sink samples and fixtures. Ahern-Gross Plumbing Contractors began when Tom Gross was asked if he wished to purchase the residential service division of the J.F. Ahern Co. business – a longstanding local company that was started in the 1880s. Gross, an accountant who had been work-

Manowske Welding Manowske Welding was founded in 1927 by Walter Manowske, a railroad employee who recognized the need for a welding and fabricating shop in the Fond du Lac area. The company opened its first doors on Second Street. In 1960 Karl Manowske took over and moved the business to 200 N. Main St. Pete Manowske purchased the company from his father in 1998. The company continued to expand and in 2004 relocated to its current location at 821 S. Military Rd. Manowske has since added a second location, a structural division, at N5603 County Hwy D in Fond du Lac in August of 2011. Longevity has been a key component in the success of Manowske Welding. The company’s core values revolve around building customer relationships, providing quality craftsmanship and competitive pricing. Through three generations the core values have remained the same, but the company has grown and developed with today’s technology and requirements. We recognize that diversification and continuous improvement are key components to future success. Manowske Welding has performed a number of large projects that contributed to expanding into new markets. We are proud to have worked with local firms such as JF Ahern, Michels Corporation, CD Smith Construction, Giddings & Lewis, Mercury Marine and many other local companies. Some local projects include The Children’s Museum, Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, Mercury Marine Additions, up to 60K Weldments for Giddings & Lewis. Last year Manowske Welding was chosen to do a design build project with Alsum Farms & Produce located in Friesland, for

ing for J.F. Ahern Co., said he kept the well-known Ahern name connected to the business, though there were no Aherns associated with it. He purchased the retail, service, and residential divisions as J.F. Ahern pursued commercial plumbing and fire protection. “We’ve been around a long time,” Gross said. “We’re familiar with our customers. We plan on being around the next 25 years.” Gross described each year in business as “favorable” and “fun.” “I think we built a reputation on providing great plumbing service at a reasonable price,” Gross said. “We have a great team here.” Having a loyal team of longtime employees in the field and in the office has been a key asset for the company. It takes a team approach to provide the customer service and expertise that our customers have come to expect and to make our company successful. Ahern-Gross Plumbing is also a leader in the community being actively involved in a variety of community causes. Ahern-Gross is a member of the Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties Home Builders Association as well as being a BBB accredited business. their $5.3 Million building and packaging line. Manowske is currently working on projects at Green Bay Packaging and UW Madison. Our company goals could not be achieved without the dedication of our entrusted employees. The committed employees play a large role in the growth and expansion of the company. The majority of our workforce have been with the company 15 years. Last year Manowske Welding was fortunate to bring aboard Don Cerny, Vice President of our Structural Division. Manowske Welding is a member of the AISC and has applied for AISC certification. Manowske Welding employs a full time safety coordinator that works closely with our safety committee and developing our safety program. We are also proud of our wellness program that both educates and promotes a healthy lifestyle for our employees. Manowske Welding feels strongly about reinvesting in the community by supporting various educational programs such as “School to Work,” and “Project Grill.” Manowske Welding tries to continually enhance the talent of the next generation so the art of custom fabrication and manufacturing remain strong and constant in the Fond du Lac community.

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Fives Giddings & Lewis The signs have changed on the outside of the Giddings & Lewis buildings (now Fives Giddings & Lewis) but inside business continues as usual. In July of 2013 the Fives Group purchased Giddings & Lewis and other members of the MAG Industrial Equipment group. Fives, a Parisbased industrial engineering group, made this acquisition to strengthen their position in high-growth sectors such as aerospace, energy and mining. Fives Giddings & Lewis has long been a leader in these industries supplying large, high-precision metal cutting machines to companies such as Boeing, Caterpillar and P&H Mining. “With its emphasis on research and development, Fives is a great match for our company,” said Kevin Lichtenberg, Fives Giddings & Lewis Vice-President and General Manager. Fives, which is pronounced FEEV, has a history even longer than Fives Giddings & Lewis. Both companies trace their origins and innovative spirit to the entrepreneurs who founded the companies. Over 200 years old, Fives counts among its achievements production of the first locomotive in France and design and construction of the Eiffel Tower elevators which are still in use today. The accomplishments of Fives Giddings & Lewis during its 160 year history are no less impressive and include development of the first commerciallyavailable computercontrolled machine tool and pioneering work in the area of manufacturing systems. Today, Fives is a global organization with more than 8,000 employees. It reaches across a wide range of industries and is renowned for exper-

tise to design and supply process equipment, production lines and turnkey plants for the world’s largest industrial groups in various sectors which include, aluminium, steel, glass, automotive, logistics, aerospace and energy in both developing and developed countries. Fives Giddings & Lewis, along with sister companies Fives Cincinnati, Fives Liné Machines and Fives Forest Liné, extend the Fives Group into the large-scale, precision manufacturing arena. Fives Giddings & Lewis, as well as new owner Fives, credit their longevity and success in the demanding and competitive manufacturing world to their employees. “We understand that our achievements and future success are a result of the dedication and creativity of our employees and the support of the Fond du Lac community,” Lichtenberg commented. Employees are encouraged to participate in the many programs Fives G&L sponsors including United Way, Holiday Harvest, Salvation Army bell ringing, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, blood drives and military appreciation. Emphasis has also been placed on outreach to students through the local high schools and universities as a means to interest young people in manufacturing careers. Fives Giddings & Lewis

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retired from Action on December 13, 2013. Gregg, a UW-Oshkosh graduate, started his career in 1971 as the publisher of Citizen Publishing’s Waupun Leader News. In 1974, he helped to start Citizen Publishing’s commercial print division, acting as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing until 1997. Gregg started with Action Printing in 1997 as sales and marketing director and was later promoted to company President in 2007. “It is certainly hard to say goodbye to both a dedicated leader and friend, but we are happy to see Gregg taking time to enjoy life after such a long and esteemed career,” said Client

Services and Marketing Manager, Marji Bastian. With a strong leadership team in place and a staff that is second-to-none, Action Printing plans to continue the long-standing tradition of excellence laid out by both Gregg Davies and the founding Carew family. For more information on Action Printing and Action Digital, please visit us at www. actionprinting.com or call us at 920-9228650. We are located at N6637 Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

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International Paper FDL Container plant to celebrate 56 years Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dictionary defines Team as: a group of people who work together to participate and excel in a competitive environment against another group; Determined is what the management team, and the United Steelworkers Union Local 2-0945, is to ensure that International Paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fond du Lac facility remains in Fond du Lac another 56 years. In order to enhance productivity, reduce downtime and waste, and better service their customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, production and maintenance employees will be challenged once again in 2014. Many improvements have been made to enhance International Paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production and quality throughout the fiscal year of 2013. In 2013 the capital project installation of a new Single Facer was put in place to increase output and quality off the corrugator. Corrugator Department Manager, Rick Gilgenbach explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The successful upgrade and install will allow Fond du Lac to remain profitable through the reduction of waste and increased production. This also allows Corrugator crews and Supervisors to live up to the heavy demands of our Customers.â&#x20AC;? Team efforts within the converting department, where the board is taken and converted into boxes, along with the shipping and maintenance departments are also key contributing factors in Fond du Lacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. Obviously, without the efforts of everyone working together as a team nothing would get done. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter whether an employee is in sales or design, customer service, HR, accounting, or manufacturing none of it would happen without the other departments. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box plant organization has to look at what was once a non-conventional box market for the corrugated industry. IP sales

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and management continue to look at penetrating the non-durable consumer products industries such as the food and beverage industry and find nonconventional ways for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;old corrugated industryâ&#x20AC;? to satisfy new and existing customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs, find new markets, and provide packaging solutions for companies that manufacture and/or distribute goods for industrial use, food and beverage products, plastics, paper, plumbing and many other International paper recognizes Bradley Schmitz, left, for 40 years of service. products. John Puglia, newly appointed site manager congratulates him. Also reaching 40 years of service was Allen Immel, not pictured. John Puglia newly apAileen Andrews/Action Reporter Media pointed Site Manager is excited to be a part of the members on board understand this and Fond du Lac Team and states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The knowlcontinue to build stable jobs for the future. edge is in our people. The average years The management of the Fond du Lac of service at Fond du Lac is 16, ranging from newly hired individuals to 45 years of facility is very proud of its employees as they continue to strive to be the best in the seniority. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a collaboration of new ideas, industry. new and old talents. To survive we must become one of the lowest cost producers in The Fond du Lac facility continues its the marketplace to enable us to grow our involvement in OSHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voluntary Protecbusiness and provide quality products.â&#x20AC;? tion Program (VPP) as a Star Site. 2013 Todd Gregoire, Wisconsin Complex Genmarked the Fond du Lac corrugated box eral Manager for the Fond du Lac, Maniplants 3rd year under its 4 year recertitowoc and Rockford, IL facilities states, fication process as a Star Site in OSHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to continue to survive in this economy we must differentiate ourselves Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). from our competitors. It is simply a fundaIPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fond du Lac Container Plant is proud mental business necessity to stay abreast to be a contributing member of the Fond of current market conditions; and offer du Lac community and surrounding area innovative and value added packaging options to both new and existing customers.â&#x20AC;? for 56 years. IP continues to support the Fond du Lac community through thouProcess improvement, and producing the sands of dollars in corrugated donations, best quality product available is the key to survival. The need for all departments miscellaneous community donations and to continue to strive for improvements in foundation money. In 2013 contributed to productivity, quality and safety has never the Habitat for Humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recycling Probeen greater, and many machine centers gram for Electronics and to the Friends of have seen excellent improvements over the last nine years. The employees at IPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fond Ledgeview Nature Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Project. du Lac plant have met and will continue to meet these challenges head on. Team

Michels Corporation enters 55th year; welcomes year-round operations It used to be said that Wisconsin has two seasons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; winter and construction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but utility construction has truly become a year-round operation. During a year when temperatures have dropped to record lows and we've become a little too familiar with polar vortexes, Michels Corporation crews have been working throughout Wisconsin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and North America â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in all weather conditions. In some cases, frigid conditions offer advantages. For example, Michels Pipeline Construction crews are taking advantage of frozen ground to repair portions of a pipeline in wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas. The project spans from Germantown to Green Bay. During recent work in marshes near Elkhart Lake and Kiel, a thick layer of frozen ground meant far fewer wooden mats needed to be laid down before construction crews and heavy equipment could work safely and without a negative environmental impact. The result was a substantially shorter timeline and significant savings passed on to our customer, said Jason Pierre, Project Engineer. As Michels Corporation enters its 55th year, the Brownsville-based utility contractor continues to blaze new trails. Started by Dale Michels in 1959, Michels' employment topped 6,250 in 2013. Michels was ranked as the largest pipeline contractor and the 36th largest contractor of any kind in the United States, according to an industry publication. What started as small gas pipeline distribution company now has 13 operational divisions and 26 permanent facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Michels Corporation continued on page 17

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A Michels Directional Crossings crew completed a water-to-water horizontal directional drill installation of more than 7,000 feet in Isle of Palms, S.C. for an 8-inch steel electrical line. The work was done in tidal channels within a marsh-grass area and work was scheduled to coincide with a high tide to minimize impact to oyster beds.

“My father always believed that the company would grow, but I don't know that he envisioned it becoming the largest pipeline contractor in the nation when he started it in Brownsville with a five-man crew,” said Pat Michels, president and CEO of Michels Corporation. “It’s an honor to be ranked among the strongest and most diversified contractors in the United States. It’s an achievement that has been earned by the efforts of our hard-working crews and leadership teams.” In 2013, Michels continued to earn its reputation for working on the most challenging projects. Among them were: • Construction of 371 miles of mainline pipeline in Texas and Oklahoma. • A horizontal directional drill of a pipeline from Staten Island to Bayonne, N.J. • Installation of a record-sized, 126-inch sewer slip liner in Milwaukee • Completion of 4.3 miles of stone dike on

the bed of Green Bay to form the backbone for the Cat Island Chain. • A foundation system and river wall along the bank of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago. Michels also joined an elite group of contractors that are trained, certified and specially equipped to safely use bare hands to work on energized transmission lines and Michels’ 5-mile long tunnel under the San Francisco Bay took second place in an international tunneling competition. Michels remains committed to the communities in which it works. Quarry Quest, an event Michels hosts at its Neenah Quarry, celebrated its 15th year. The event was attended by 16,000 people and raised $130,000 for children’s and educational charities. Additionally Michels and its employees are proud to continue their tradition of supporting organizations and events in all of the communities in which they work.

Marchant Schmidt, Inc., a business resident of Fond du Lac, WI, recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary manufacturing quality processing & packaging equipment for the food, dairy and beverage industries. In 2013, MSI had a record year in sales serving new and current domestic & international customers. The increase in sales has brought about another expansion and reconfiguration of their current facility on 24 W. Larsen Drive. Company officials say this expansion demonstrates MSI’s ongoing commitment to growth and meeting the needs of their customer base. The expansion began in June with the relocation of the stock room now situated near the shipping/receiving department. The stock rooms’ former location was transformed into a second floor expansion of the sales & marketing department. The reconfiguration includes additional cubicles, management offices, a large conference room and kitchenette area. Along with this renovation on the second floor, a larger employee cafeteria, and IT offices were included in the transformation. Due to the continued business success of Marchant Schmidt, Inc., in October of 2013 Marchant Schmidt, Inc. added the acquisition of the neighboring manufacturing facility at 100 W. Larsen Drive. This offers MSI an additional seven acres of property for their current and future growth plans. Currently, contractors are working on a 12,000 square foot expansion of this building to include two 3,000 sq./ft. clean rooms designed with a temperature controlled environment for the testing of customer equip-

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ment and factory acceptance tests. Along with the clean rooms, they are adding an additional 6,000 sq./ft. of manufacturing space with an overhead crane, a loading dock, a 250 sq./ft. product cooler and a stock room. The estimated completion date of these projects is April 2014. Richard F. Schmidt, vice president of sales, commented, “I just want to express my gratitude to all of the employees here at Marchant Schmidt, Inc. for their continued dedication and hard work. Without that commitment, Marchant Schmidt would not be able to accommodate this continued growth of over 30% in 2013.” The company continues to develop and expand its product range of food equipment built to customers’ specifications and needs. “In the end, it’s all about satisfying our customers’ growing needs. This recent and current expansion allows Marchant Schmidt, Inc. to do just that,” Jeno Thuecks – General Manager states. The number of employees has increased due to the continued success as well. In 2013, MSI hired on a total of 30 employees and an additional three have already been added in 2014. Marchant Schmidt is currently recruiting for the following positions: Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Production Supervisor, Electrical Production Supervisor and 2nd shift Fabricator. For more information on Marchant Schmidt, Inc. careers and to view their product lines, visit their website at www.marchantschmidt.com .

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Adashun Jones Real Estate Dedicated staff brings Adashun Jones to top in FDL realestate market If there is one word to best describe the sales professionals at Adashun Jones Real Estate it would have to be “Dedicated.” Our group of 65 agents & staff show their dedication day in and day out to their customers, their company and their profession. Fond du Lac’s #1 Real Estate firm has once again reached new heights and sales levels that can only be achieved by a strong commitment to providing clients with the best possible real estate services. In 2013 Adashun Jones recorded over 700 properties SOLD in Fond du Lac , Oshkosh & Surrounding Areas. Sales totaled over 90 million dollars in closed transactions with an average sale price of 140k per property SOLD. A property listed with an Adashun Jones Sales Representative on average sold 12% Faster when compared to the rest of the MLS (multiple listing service). In Fond du Lac County 2013, OVER 40% of all mls listed properties were SOLD by Adashun Jones. The Market

Debra Heller celebrates 30 years in real estate, $260 million in sales By Dorothy Bliskey Debra Heller is celebrating 30 years in real estate with an impressive track record. Currently working for Roberts Homes & Real Estate after her own firm merged with them in 2007, Heller has achieved more than $260 million in real estate sales. That computes to more than 1,240 closings (one per week) at an average price of $209,677.00 per closing. “Those statistics are amazing,” says Jim Roberts who owns the firm where Heller works. “I am very fortunate that she chose to merge with our company seven years ago.” Heller, whose husband Larry also has his real estate license and assists with some of her showings and open houses, says her success is due, in part, to Larry. “I couldn’t have accomplished all that I have without his support,” she said, noting she also has wonderful assistants who help her. “It’s definitely a team effort.” Heller’s interest in the real estate field began accidentally in 1984 while she was working as a registered nurse – a career she had for 17 years. “I had no intention of actually doing real estate,” Heller said. “I took classes to learn about investing for us, personally. Over time, I was ap-

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2013 was a Robust year for the Adashun Jones Sales Team as well as the Fond du Lac Real Estate Market as a whole, with both existing home sales & home values steadily rising throughout the year. Property sellers in Fond du Lac saw a 6.2% increase in their sales price when compared to the previous year and Fond du Lac County recorded nearly 11% more properties SOLD in 2013 when compared to 2012. An improving local economy spurred by both large and small businesses growing and creating jobs are providing excited home buyers and sellers a secure future as home owners in Fond du Lac! Marketing & Technology In 2014 www.adashunjones.com Fond du Lac’s #1 searched real estate website underwent a complete overhaul and the finished product will not disappoint! If you are in the market or just browsing, if you need to find the right agent to help with pricing your property, maybe you need ideas for staging your home, or tips on finding the right lender www.adashunjones.com covers all your real estate needs faster and more user friendly than ever before! Search Open House Times, New Listings, or Map an area of interest for available properties. Use your PC or any mobile device, our website in your pocket 24 hours a day 7 days a week keeps you connected to what’s happening with the area real estate conversation.

Every home listed in the MLS of Northeast WI is available to view, including virtual tours, property information sheets, & payment information. One of the most unique NEW features allows users to share information from their favorite properties found on adashunjones.com using Facebook, Linked In , Pinterest or Houzz. New Construction Signature Homes by Adashun Jones, Fond du Lac’s #1 Home Builder, also recorded a banner year with over 25 homes built totaling over 8 million in closed New Construction Contracts. In 2013 nearly 60% of all custom homes built in Fond du Lac County were built by the Signature Homes by Adashun Jones. View our online gallery of photos including custom kitchens, fireplaces, master suites, baths, with over 120 floor plans built Signature Homes by Adashun Jones provides options to meet any style, taste or budget. From the moment ground breaks to the time of completion clients can view photos online of their new home being built as progress is made! Energy Star Efficiency, Outstanding reputation & Proven Results…that’s Signature Homes! Community Involvement At Adashun Jones Real Estate our Team knows that for all that our community does to support us, we need to continue to give back to Fond du Lac to create an even

better future for our friends, families and children to enjoy. Every year we select several important charitable groups to lend a helping hand to, 2013 was no exception, both volunteer efforts and financial contributions were gladly made to the following causes – Habitat for Humanity, Fond du Lac Humane Society, St. Baldrick’s Child Cancer Research, American Cancer Society, Boys and Girls Club of Fond du Lac, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Breast Cancer Awareness, Neighborhood Outreach, Sigma, Women’s Fund, Warming Shelter. Over $10,000 in donations were raised through the Adashun Jones annual Brat Fry with all proceeds going to the Angle Family who were devastated by the Oklahoma City Tornado. In 2013 the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac became a star attraction for both local and visiting families, Signature Homes donated time and materials to construct the Shanty Themed play area that brings a great interactive outdoor element to an already outstanding addition to our community! Adashun Jones Real Estate has been locally owned and operated for 28 Years! Call/or Email Adashun Jones Real Estate Fond du Lac (920) 923-4433 & Oshkosh (920) 235-0095 or www.adashunjones.com / Info@adashunjones.com

proached by Len and Lynda Bacon who had Century 21 Real Estate to come and work for them. I did, and decided I really liked helping people with their housing needs. It seemed like an extension of my nursing and helping people – just in another area.” During those first six years in real estate, she continued to work both fields -- fulltime as a nurse and part-time as a real estate agent. Her part-time role gained momentum, however. By 1990, she decided to go to Marian College (now Marian University) for a Business Administration Degree. That led to giving up her nursing career, but she continued to sell real estate. After moving on to work for Adashun Jones from 1988-1993 and Freund Real Estate from 1993-1995, she opened her own business – Exsell Real Estate -- in 1995. “Dick Freund had contacted me. He wanted me to work for him and expand his residential division,” Heller recalls. “My commitment to him was two years, and in that time we grew from 5 to 21 agents.” Heller’s Exsell Real Estate prospered and grew. In 2002 she purchased and merged Cornerstone Real Estate in with her company, with an average of 15 agents working for her. “At one time we had 21 agents,” Heller said. Twelve years after owning and operating Exsell Real Estate, Heller made a bold move based on what she felt she did best – list and sell real estate. She gave up her own firm to join forces with Jim Roberts, owner of Roberts Homes and Real Estate. It was a win-win situation for both. “He was the largest home builder in the city, but he wanted to expand his residential real estate division. I wanted to give up

some of my office management responsibilities so I could focus on what I enjoy most – working with people to list and sell properties.”

munity. She was thrilled to receive the Reader’s Choice honor for Best Realtor in 2013. Other honors, to name a few, are attaining Career Woman of the Year and Wisconsin Main Street Volunteer of the Year. She has also served on many Fond du Lac boards, and is currently on the board for New Beginnings and Fond du Lac Lutheran Homes & Health Services. “I have no retirement plans,” Heller said. “I love what I do and consider it a privilege to be able to work with people on such an important aspect of their lives. I’ll be selling real estate as long as I can.”

Heller’s passion for the real estate business is obvious. Her many awards for reaching milestones in sales attest to her skill level. “Debra has been our highest producing agent every year since she arrived,” Roberts said. “Her strong network, reputation and success have definitely increased our visibility and market reach.” Heller has also been active in the com-

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plants – Plant 17, which houses the aluminum casting facility, and plant 15 , which houses machining. The project was divided into two areas. Plant 15 received 20,000 additional square footage to house next generation horizontal machining equipment. Plant 17 received an additional 18,000 square feet to house high pressure die-cast machines. The cost of the expansion reached between $20 and 30 million. Mercury also underwent building improvements at various plants. Approximately 90 percent of the work completed on the expansion projects were done by local contractors and companies. Machine additions to the plant will be ongoing in 2014 and 2015. New Products The latest outboard introduced by Mercury was the 150-FourStroke: The engine is the

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lightest and most compact in its class. It has also received positive reviews throughout the boating industry. Mercury Marine also launched three different Joystick Piloting products. The new products are tailored for outboards, sterndrives and pod drives. With joystick piloting the driver is able to steer a boat in any direction (forward, backward, sideways, diagonally and even spin in its own access) using a joystick. 75th Anniversary In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Mercury Marine began a historical campaign using its extensive archives to show the journey of the marine company through the years. Photos, leader accounts, timelines and more can be found online at www.mercurymarine.com/75years. Historical facts will be featured throughout the year in the Fond du Lac Reporter Heritage page as well as online at www. fdlreporter.com.

1940 >> During the 1940s,Kiekhaefer manufactured chainsaws.

1956 >> Kiekhaefer race cars compete in the Daytona 500.

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• The Foundation’s impact is broad, benefiting the community in the arts, education, environment, health, human service, and a variety of forms of community development. This broad focus and flexibility allows the Foundation to honor the intentions of generations of donors to have significant impact in our current community. • The Fond du Lac Area Foundation is governed by a 13-member volunteer board of directors who each are eligible to serve two three-year terms. • Current Board Members serving as volunteers to the Fond du Lac Area Foundation are Chair- Tom Herre, Vice-Chair Steve Peterson, Treasurer Steve Franke, Secretary Pat Miller, Steve Cramer, Steve Dilling, Carol Hyland, Steve Millin, Paul Rosenfeldt, Mimi Sager, Jack Twohig, Karen Wuest and Scott Wittchow. • The Fond du Lac Area Foundation is served by employees, Sandi Roehrig, Joe Braun, Sue Steinbarth, and Jenny Zacherl. The staff has a combined 57 years of community foundation service experience. • The Council on Foundations in Washington, D.C. has undertaken an effort for the development, promotion, and implementation of National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Executive Director, Sandi Roehrig, has been honored by the Council on Foundations with her selection to serve as a member of the national committee of peer reviewers. • The Foundation’s unrestricted funds continue to be our most flexible resource in providing funding for innovative projects that help to make our community a better place to live, work and grow. Through the generosity of our donors, over $125,000 was awarded this year to organizations and programs that enrich our community

…For Good For Ever! In 2013, the Fond du Lac Area Foundation awarded 495 grants totaling more than $978,000. In 1975, the Foundation was able to award only one grant for $350. Through the years more and more local people learned about the opportunity the Fond du Lac Area Foundation provided in helping them establish charitable endowment funds that would stay right here, to benefit our own community. Thanks to the generosity of thousands of local donors throughout the years, the Fond du Lac Area Foundation has now awarded more than 6,000 grants and almost $13 million dollars in the form of grants to the Fond du Lac community. Our community is so fortunate, that Carl Tonjes and the founding board of directors recognized the value a growing endowment could provide. Endowment was emphasized throughout the years. Unlike many community foundations in the country that have mostly non-endowed funds, more than 95% of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation’s funds are endowed. What does that mean to our community? It means that the Fond du Lac Area Foundation will be here forever. It means that every year, under normal market circumstances, the amount of money that will be reinvested back into the community will continue to grow, even if no one else would ever add to it. It means that the Fond du Lac Area Foundation will be able to provide greater and greater benefit to this wonderful community we call home. The Fond du Lac Area Foundation currently has 289 component funds. The Foundation provides donors with a variety of different fund types to choose from and can work with donors to help them decide the

best areas for their fund to benefit. These were all started by people with a charitable dream and who were able to see that dream become a reality with the Foundation. These funds can be started with as little as $1,000. These funds are a great way to leave a legacy for a family member or a loved one. Whether you want to give a gift, start a fund, or even volunteer with the Fond du Lac Area Foundation, your support and generosity have allowed the Foundation to not only survive for the last 38 years, but also to thrive. The Fond du Lac Area Foundation will continue to follow its mission of creating a better community by promoting philanthropy, awarding effective grants, and providing leadership on important community issues … today & forever. 2013 Fond du Lac Area Foundation Fast Facts • Founded in 1975, the Fond du Lac Area Foundation began with one fund of $50,000 from the sale of the Children’s Home. The Foundation received 13 new funds in 2013 from local donors to bring our total to 289. • With the income the Foundation derives from our endowment funds, the Foundation has steadily been able to increase the number and amount of grants it awards to community groups and organizations each year. In 2013, the Foundation awarded 495 grants totaling more than $975,000. There were also over 170 college scholarships awarded totaling more than $170,000 to area students. • The Foundation acts in many capacities. In addition to making grants to area nonprofit organizations, the Foundation leads initiatives, convenes groups of organizations to address community issues, advocates for change, helps to leverage other sources of funding, and provides expertise and assistance to area organizations.

in the areas of Social Services, Heath, the Arts, the Environment, and Education through our Unrestricted Funds. • The Foundation held its annual Celebration of Giving dinner in October and awarded its “Legacy” awards for outstanding philanthropy to Harold & Zoe Barknecht and the Cops for Kids Foundation. • The Sophia Foundation, our first Supporting Organization, established by Virginia Duncan Gilmore provides a focus on Caring Community. • The Oakfield Community Fund is a field of interest fund that serves the Oakfield area. Citizens of the Oakfield area have been building up an endowment that will: Provide a base organization to coordinate support for education and the arts beyond the traditional school district budgets, encourage and increase local business, civic, private sector, and individual support within our school and community, encourage and recognize student and teacher achievement in our schools, encourage innovation and life-long learning for community members of all ages, and support the use of the most recent technologies in teaching and learning. • The Woman’s Fund of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation is working toward a goal of 1 million dollars. The Woman’s Fund is governed by a board of 21 volunteer women whose goal is to affect positive change in the lives of women by developing and providing funding, engaging women in philanthropy, and creating understanding of the strengths and challenges of women in our community.

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We’ve covered a lot of water in 75 years. And seen a lot of change. Fact is, boating has evolved dramatically and continually over the years. We’re proud to be a part of it. And behind it. Both literally and figuratively. Mercury has a history of changing the rules, redefining the game for power, efficiency, and reliability. And we will continue to lead the way, leaving the technologies of the past and, no doubt, a few competitors in our wake. Find out where we’ve been. And where we’re going. At mercurymarine. com/75years. Mercury behind you. The world before you.

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In 2013, Fond du Lac was speckled with new construction, many of them buds that would soon bloom into new dining and drinking destinations. On June 14, Fond du Lac community members noticed a row of trees on Johnson Street near the corner of Johnson and Peters Avenue was taken out. Many didn’t know what was coming or why the trees had come down. By the end of 2013, framework had appeared for a new structure behind where the trees had stood, beside the existing Hardee’s fast-food restaurant. The plan, according to Community Development Director Wayne Rollin, is to build a new structure to house Hardee’s, and then tear down the old one and build a Panera Bread in its place. “Any time we see new restaurants and bars, we see an increase in the quality of life, and an increase in our attractiveness to travelers and residents,” said Rollin. Rollin also remarked that the food and beverage industry and development is often linked to the less socially-glamorous industrial development, which has also grown in Fond du Lac in 2013. “No doubt there will be more to come in 2014,” added Rollins. New establishments in Fond du Lac in 2013 included the completion of Buffalo Wild Wings at 121 N. Pioneer Road, Commonwealth Coffee Co. & Deli at 57 N. Macy St., Backstage Bar & Grill at 101 N. Main St., Stealing

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts THELMA kicks into second gear with programming campaign Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA), in downtown Fond du Lac, opened its brand new doors in September. Since then, thousands of guests have made their way through the nearly 40,000 square foot facility by attending concerts, films, events, art exhibits, meetings, or just one of the free tours offered every Wednesday at 2 P.M.

Second at 11 E. Second St., Carlone’s Bar at 8 Fifth St., Benvenuto’s Italian Grill within the Holiday Inn, 625 W. Rolling Meadows Drive, and Mancino’s Downtown within the Retlaw Plaza Hotel at 1 N. Main St. There will also be a Love’s Travel Center built in 2014, an 18-acre truck-stop on the southwest quadrant of Highway 41 and Hickory Street, that will feature a couple of fast-food restaurants, a convenience store and other services for the weary traveler. Restaurants still under construction include the Panda Express in the parking lot near Staples in the Forest Mall and the new structure for Hardee’s, as well as the upcoming structure for Panera Bread. “New dining options are great for the tourism industry, because folks love coming to visit a place with plenty of options. Tourism is, in turn, great for all of these venues because tourists help support them,” said Craig Molitor, president of the Fond du Lac Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. He went on to add that Fond du Lac already has a robust selection of restaurants, but that we as a community are always happy to see more. It’s not just the tourism industry that will be served by these expansions either, but the men, women and children who live and work in this city every day on both sides of the coin: The small business owners downtown who thrive on foot-traffic, and the community members who visit these establishments. “Restaurants are particularly good for downtown because they drive customer traffic. People need to eat three times a day,” said Amy Hansen, executive director of the “What we hear from most people who visit is that they ‘can’t believe this is in Fond du Lac,’ ” said Kevin Miller, THELMA executive director. “However, like the meaning behind the unfinished ‘A’ in our logo, there is more to come.”

Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership. “A higher traffic and pedestrian count makes downtown more attractive to retail and service businesses.” The restaurant owners are excited as well. Each new location has already created a popular buzz all its own, both franchises and local establishments alike. “It has always been my dream to own a corner tavern in my home town [Fond du Lac],” said Mike Carlone, of Carlone’s Bar, which opened in January of 2014. “Now I can cross that off my bucket list.” “We are very excited to be bringing the Buffalo Wild Wings experience to Fond du Lac and we are excited to be a part of this dynamic community,” said Traci Micheau, regional marketing manager for Buffalo Wild Wings, which opened in 2013. The city of Fond du Lac is already home to nearly a hundred restaurants and bars, counting both chain establishment and locally-owned properties. Furthermore, there are more than 130 properties within a half hour drive of the city limits. According to a 2011 article by United Press International, the average American adult dines out 4 to 5 times a week. If local diners went out to a different location for each excursion, five times a week, they could go 26 weeks, half of a year, before they ate at the same place twice.

With a major gift from the Sadoff Family Foundation and other key donors, THELMA has realized significant economic opportunities available due to the increased demand for events and rentals. A limitation of space severely hindered these opportunities in the past.

new art gallery featuring international and national exhibits are found at THELMA. An exhibit from a Paris photographer is in the top floor of the contemporary wing until March 30. Other capital improvements include highend audio-visual capabilities, and expanded bars and dressing rooms, making it a state-of-the-art facility for corporate events and a premier wedding destination. Now that the building is completed and open, THELMA is kicking into second gear with a campaign for community support of THELMA programming. The campaign was announced at the THELMA Annual Meeting

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Some of these changes will include a wider variety of specialty coffee drinks, blended drinks, smoothies and juices. The biggest change comes in the form of hiring Cara Blank as coffee manager. She comes to The Bagelmeister, Inc. from Alterra Coffee out of Milwaukee. “Anyone who has met Cara will agree with me that her infectious personality coupled with her zeal for life is a great addition to our staff. Cara will be training existing staff in the art of espresso drink making, implementing deliciously tantalizing specialty coffee drinks and smoothies along with helping us to revamp our social media usage and website upgrade.” Community is something The Bagelmeister, Inc. takes seriously. Over the years, the business has supported hundreds through events, benefits, non-profits, organizations, schools, churches, fundraisers, individuals and groups. No left overfood is ever thrown away. Day old product is given away to food pantries, group homes and individuals who share them with those who need it. There have been numerous times over the years that we have given away more than we’ve actually sold on that given day. This is only possible because of customers who’ve supported us. The Bagelmeister, Inc. will continue to be involved with the community through these

continues giving to community; plans for aesthetic updates The Bagelmeister, Inc. is entering its 16th year as downtown Fond du Lac’s premier coffeehouse café. Mike Damm, owner of The Bagelmeister, says 2013 has been the best year for his shop since the crash of 2008. “We strive to serve the best possible product, served up in a warm, friendly environment by a bunch of swell people,” says Damm. The business’ tag line is, “Subs In The Round” meaning, the café has a wide variety of sub sandwiches served on any of its 16 varieties of fresh baked bagels, cracked wheat bread or fresh butter croissants. Customers can enjoy a breakfast, lunch or dinner sandwiches any time of the day. Whether you’re hungry for a sausage, egg and cheese, a smoked salmon and cappers (lox), a turkey club or a grilled chicken Panini, you can get it when you want. The Bagelmeister, Inc. has teamed up with Steep & Brew Coffee out of Madison. “We’re looking forward to some exciting changes this year at the espresso bar,” says Damm.

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February 18. “This was always part of the plan,” Miller said. “We received tremendous support from donors who realize the possibilities of having a major arts center in Fond du Lac. The next step is to gain community support.” THELMA is already on that path with over 1,200 members – more than four times the number they had when they were Windhover Center for the Arts, Miller said. Also, revenue generated by

rental spaces and events also contributes to THELMA’s mission of making the arts accessible. THELMA offers over 100 free arts-related activities, including one of the state’s most active poetry collectives, free access to the contemporary wing every first Thursday of the month, and free artist’s receptions. “THELMA is here for the community. Now is the time for the community to embrace THELMA,” Miller said.

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same organizations as well as a few new ones. The Bagelmeister, Inc. is currently working on a façade upgrade that will increase the exterior esthetics of the building as well as our outdoor seating this summer. “As the owner and operator of The Ba-

gelmeister, Inc., I would like to thank all of our customers over the years, without whom we would have never made it to 16 years in business. It is my wish that with all the changes taking place, you will continue to enjoy and use The Bagelmeister as your place to gather with friends downtown.”

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wall using spray chalk. What appeared to some to be “vandalism,” was in fact creative expression from Project Blake, a grass roots organization that reaches challenged youth and young adults through community art projects and artistic expression in any medium. It helps reconnect area youth to their community. Needless to say, the wall served its purpose in making more people aware of Project Blake and the good works of our area young people. Also in 2013, three generations of the Gallery & Frame Shop family came together to create the Kidz Art Exhibit for the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac in its new location at 75 W. Scott Street. Julie’s parents, Dick and Dolly Lewis – who founded the company in 1975, along with the Balsons and their daughter, Katlynn, who serves as event and visitors coordinator for the museum, designed, created and completed a multi-day installation in time for the museum’s grand opening. Gallery & Frame Shop has also joined the Fair Trade Fond du Lac Campaign, as the city became the 32nd U.S. Fair Trade Town. Fair Trade is a market-based economic system through which workers, artisans and farmers receive a living wage for their work and use environmentally sustainable practices. All custom framing and art questions can be directed to the staff of Gallery & Frame Shop at galleryframe@sbcglobal.net, by calling 921-1144, visiting our Facebook page or stopping in the corner of First and Main Street.

brings local art to downtown Fond du Lac For nearly 40 years, Gallery & Frame Shop has played a leading role in bringing creative custom framing and art to historic downtown Fond du Lac. As second-generation owners, Julie and Brian Balson, are excited about the art awareness and growth currently happening in the downtown. Along with their staff of professional designers, they continue to provide custom framing, art consultation, color theory and design services as Fond du Lac area's leading full-service gallery. No matter your tastes or preferred medium, Gallery & Frame Shop offers all types of art, with an emphasis on local talent. You can visit and browse photography by Susan Fiebig, Brian Kolstad, Tom O’Reilly, Bill Brusky and the Maninnen Brothers; original paintings by Mary Wehner, the paper art and print making of Mel Kolstad; the fused glass work of Beth Campshure, handmade cards by Cathie Seffern and pottery by Christ & Alice Tzakais. Gallery even sells locally-roasted coffee beans from Sleepy Sailor Coffee. Gallery & Frame Shop showcases local artists in its prominent window displays at the corner of First & Main Streets. Members of the Fond du Lac Visual Arts have a showing each February and September. For Youth Art Month in March, Gallery & Frame features the works of area school students, while July and August feature youth art projects from the Fond du Lac County Fair in the very special 4-H Gallery Award Exhibit. The Balsons feel a responsibility as business owners to take a leadership role in promoting art and the downtown and played an instrumental role in creating the Tour the Town Art Walk which takes place the third Friday of every month and is now in its third year. Last fall, during the downtown Fondue Fest, Gallery & Frame Shop partnered with Project Blake to create a temporary graffiti

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Animal Outfitters

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Animal Outfitters celebrates 15 years in community

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Animal Outfitters has been providing quality food and treats to the community’s dogs and cats for over 15 years. Cathy, the owner, has a passion for educating her customers about the importance of feeding good quality nutrition to their four legged furry companions. Whether your pet has food allergies or tummy sensitivities she can help you choose the right food for your pet. In addition to offering a wide range of healthy pet foods she also offers healthy treats, interactive and educational toys for cats and dogs, beds, a huge selection of collars and leashes, coats and boots for dogs, recreational gear for dogs and clothing for dog’s best friend. Cathy can help outfit your canine companion for whatever sport you want to participate in. If you’re looking for a hard to find item, no worries, Cathy can generally order it in for you. Cathy invites you to shop the clean and relaxing atmosphere and share stories about your “best friend.” Animal Outfitters continues to participate with the Fond du Lac Humane Society by hosting an Adopt & Shop at the store every fourth Saturday of the month. The Humane Society brings kittens to be adopted and provides education to the community. Stop in to hug and adopt a kitty and give them a purrfectly wonderful forever home. Animal Outfitters continues to host Meet and Greets with breed rescue groups. The Heart Bound Greyhound Adoption Group from East Central Wisconsin will be here a few times throughout the year. You can meet these 45 mile an hour couch potato dogs and see their gentle sweet personalities. Animal Outfitters is located at 661 S. Military Rd., Fond du Lac, and can be reached at 920-907-1232.

Bob and Bonnie’s has been using the same great tasting recipes for 35 years. For 35 years, Bob and Bonnie’s Donuts and Cakes has provided wholesale donuts and custom cakes for weddings and other special occasions. This year, the legacy of Bob and Bonnie’s Donuts and Cakes is seeing new revitalization with Dan and Jessica Fishelson as the new owners. Dan and Jessica state, “We have no interest in changing the name nor changing any recipes. Our amazing staff, all of which were kept on board, is part of what makes our products what they are.” Jessica and Dan are learning everything there is to producing Fond du Lac best donuts and cakes. Bob and Bonnies is a full bakery and the new owners plan on diversifying into new products while leaving the existing product lines the same. Dan and Jessica say, “We cannot fix what isn’t broke

FloorQuest expands Fond du Lac showroom; adds cabinetry line FloorQuest recently completed an expansion and renovation of their Fond du Lac showroom, located on North Rolling Meadows Drive in Fond du Lac. “We are excited about our expanded showroom and the additional display space we have added that improves the shopping experience for all of our great customers”, according to FloorQuest Vice-President of Sales, Dan Nett. “The

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and the donut and cake product is going strong and well received in Fond du Lac and throughout the Fox Valley. People are in love with bakery items since the area doesn’t have a large fresh bakery. People also seem to have a desire for healthy items.” Jess and Dan are planning on providing the community with more diversity of fresh, high quality products that lean towards healthy lifestyles. Donuts: Join us on Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for an incredible experience buying our hot cake and glazed donuts made fresh for you. We are located at 54A Halbach Court off of Rolling Meadows Drive. For wholesale customers, we offer a variety of donuts including cake donuts, raised donuts, chop suey, long johns, bismarks, and much more - all of which are made to order. Cakes: Our expert staff of cake designers are ready to make every detail of your dream cake come true. We use only the freshest, high quality ingredients to make cupcakes, traditional frosted cakes, and elegant and elaborate fondant cakes.

Don’t settle for a small order kitchen – trust our bakery experience and expertise to fulfill your special occasion order. If you are looking for the best tasting cakes in the area, place an order with us or schedule your consultation today. Bob and Bonnies can be found online at www.bobandBonniesdonuts.com and can be reached at 920-923-4321. Products and special offers are updated on the Bob and Bonnies Facebook page.

additional showroom space and expanded offices have made it easier for us to provide the best customer service possible. That has always been and always will be our goal, to exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.” FloorQuest has also expanded their cabinetry selection as well. “Homeowners have always relied on us for the best in flooring products and now we are also providing the best in cabinetry too”, added Nett. Along with the store expansion, FloorQuest has added an additional cabinetry line. Fieldstone Cabinetry, a U.S. custom cabinet manufacturer, has been added to their product mix to complement the Timberlake Cabinetry line that had been there previously. Fieldstone Cabinetry offers all wood, handcrafted construction, design flexibility and competitive pricing to meet the needs of quality-minded consumers. “Fieldstone Cabinetry provides a wide range of options, such as inset cabinets, that we’re excited to offer to our cli-

ents,” commented Jill Liptow, Cabinetry Department Supervisor and Designer at FloorQuest. “Homeowners are educated and savvy on the products they’re looking to purchase. They want quality; style and finish choices; and storage components to fit their lifestyle. Fieldstone, with their limited lifetime warranty, is the perfect fit for this market. Fieldstone offers the construction flexibility to design custom pieces to fit any space, in any room”, added Liptow. FloorQuest is your flooring and cabinetry destination. They are a dedicated team of flooring and cabinetry professionals and interior design experts. Along with their highly qualified flooring installation crews, they make sure your project is done right from start to finish. For more information or to see any flooring or cabinetry products, visit a FloorQuest showroom in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Delafield and Sturtevant, or visit FloorQuest’s website at www.floorquest. net.

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that being said, our team members each bring a vast amount of experience to opening a new business, of this type to Fond du Lac. Like a good “recipe”. You need good ingredients. We feel that everything was in place to make this type of company successful. Fond du Lac Equipment Rental & Repair serves our community by offering our customers access to the tools needed to complete their projects without the expense of having to purchase the products themselves. Therefore saving our valued customers money and relieving them of the burden of where to store the tools when the project is finished.

fills rental need in community After being in the construction trades for many years, Jeff and Julie Pinno and Dave and Tammy Supple found a need in Fond du Lac County for a store that rents high quality, state of-the-art construction equipment and tools. Offering affordable pricing along with a friendly, professional staff, whose passion is serving the city’s population with the highest quality of service. In early spring of 2013 our dream was to have Fond du Lac Equipment Rental & Repair provide these services to professionals and homeowners alike. We are a family-owned company. With

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Holiday Inn celebrates 40 years in FDL, completes renovations The Holiday Inn opened its doors on March 25th, 1974 and has seen many changes and expansions over the years. Out latest has been adding a new franchised restaurant Benvenuto’s Italian Grill. It is located where Duffy’s Steak House and Sports Pub use to be. This area was totally gutted and completely rebuilt. The new atmosphere is much brighter and modern looking with an extended new granite top bar, fireplace with soft seating and arched booths around the outer edge of the restaurant. The bar features a 3-6 p.m. daily Happy Hour with ½ priced appetizers and 23 ounce tap beer starting at $2.75 every day from open to close. It also has two 80 inch and two 70 inch HD TV’s to view your favor sporting event. There is a lot of exciting things still to

Dutch’s Trading Post adds HT ice fishing line; strengthens firearms selection Dutch’s Trading Post, 258 North Main Street in Fond du Lac, is your headquarters for the outdoorsman. Serving Fond du Lac and the surrounding area for more than 50 years, Dutch’s is a staple in the downtown Fond du Lac community. Locally owned by Gary and Rose Boyke of Fond du Lac for the past two years, Dutch’s has updated the store and added new and exciting product lines to better serve their customers. Voted Reader’s Choice “Best Bait and Tackle Shop” in 2012 and 2013, Dutch’s continues to offer fresh, live bait yearround and has an extensive summer and winter fishing tackle department. They have recently added an exclusive ice fishing section from HT Enterprises out of Campbellsport, Wis. Dutch’s has put an emphasis on growing their gun department over the past two years. Although 2013 proved to be a difficult year for acquiring firearms and ammunition, Dutch’s goal is always to bring in popular firearm brands, but also provide

come. We will be building a new Holiday Inn Express which is scheduled to break ground in 2014. The reason for the new building is because Holiday Inn has a new standard that the building must be three or more stories which isn’t feasible with the current structure. The new Holiday Inn Express will be 4 stories and include a few suite rooms. The current Holiday Inn will not be changing ownership or staff but will purchase a different franchise to operate under. It will undergo a renovation as well as expanding its current conference center to accommodate conventions that require multiple breakout rooms. This project will also be happening in 2014. It looks like 2014 is going to be a year of changes and celebrations for WISCO Hotel Groups first hotel. WISCO Hotel Group currently has 11 hotels in Wisconsin and the new Holiday Inn Express will be its 12th. They are located in Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac. gun enthusiasts with the next big thing in firearms. In 2013, Dutch’s partnered with Roberts Defense out of Oshkosh to bring in custom 1911 style pistols. Roberts Defense prides themselves in using all American-made components that are hand-fit throughout the entire assembly process. The sport of archery is steadily growing in the state of Wisconsin and across the United States. Hunters and archers can find great top of the line bow lines from Mathews, Mission and Hoyt at Dutch’s. Archery Department Manager, Dennis Koenigs, a certified Mathews technician, feels that Dutch’s has just the right bow and accessories for every member of the family. They offer a 20-yard range for practice shooting and winter archery leagues. New for 2014 will be the use of crossbows for all hunters. Previously, hunters had to be 65 or older or have a special permit to hunt with a crossbow. Although the rules have not yet been established for hunting with a crossbow in 2014, there has definitely been an increased interest in them at Dutch’s, according to Koenigs. Other new product lines at Dutch’s include Under Armour, Muck Boots, Yeti Coolers and Roberts Defense 1911 pistols.

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Newly renovated Holiday Inn's new franchised restaurant Benvenuto’s Italian Grill.

Heuer’s Sewing offers lessons with machine purchase Heuer's Sewing Center is a full service Sewing Machine Center. Servicing all makes of sewing machines. Heuer's sells Janome and Elna sewing machines. With the purchase of a new Janome or Elna you receive lessons on using your machine. Heuer's also offers a machine quilting service. Heuer's has top of the line embroidery machines to sewing machines for the beginner/basic sewer. Heuer's has the Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 the newest in the Janome Embroidery Sewing machine line. With this machine you can use it with your I Pad. You are able to monitor what you are stitching from another room. This machine also has 500 built in stitches with 3 fonts. Max. stitch width of 9mm and a Max. stitch length of 5mm. throat area of 11+ inches. See all that this amazing machine has to offer. Heuer's Sewing Center is located at 507 W. Johnson St. in Fond du Lac and in West Bend at 811 S. Main St.

Galaxy Lightinging focuses on energy saving alternatives; new products Ringing in the New Year means exciting new things here at Galaxy Lighting. Advancements in energy saving alternatives, new introductions from some of our biggest companies and new product lines are just a few of the things happening here. One of our largest companies, Kichler Lighting, has expanded their already impressive fixture line with many LED alternatives. Kichler Lighting has also reintroduced their ceiling fan line for 2014 with new designs and colors to meet every need. Not only have they added more models to their Energy Star list they have also redone the light kits to accommodate larger wattage light bulbs. If you are thinking about building or remodeling this year it is nice to know you have many energy-efficient options to choose from. Galaxy Lighting is located at 165 W. Division Street; Fond du Lac, and can be reached at 920-922-1700.

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Expert small engine and tool repair coupled with precision chain saw sharpening are also provisions offered to our customers with one of the lowest shop labor rates in the City of Fond du Lac and its surrounding communities. Pre-owned lawn and garden, recreational, contactors, and commercial grade equipment that we recondition and then sell are also a segments of our service we provide to our customers.

We have made progress by being involved with local events in our surrounding communities along with social media and advertising with local venues. These solutions have been increasing our market share daily. Fond du Lac Rental & Repair, can be found at W6784 Ford Drive, Fond du Lac. Check us out on our website at: www.fdlrental.com or call 920-322-1127.

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Just Fare Market Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mon over, Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mon in to Just Fare Market at Peebles. About 4000 of your friends and neighbors have found this jewel of a store in the Old Mill Plaza at Peebles. It is easy to find, located 3 miles north of Hwy 23 on 151, and a quarter mile to the left at the light on WH. Just Fare is front and center among a coffee shop, bar and grill, spa, beauty salon and much more. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been there before youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised to learn that this is a store with a special mission- to improve lives through global partnerships and Fair Trade which happens by providing a market to artisans and farmers who otherwise would live in extreme poverty. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised to be greeted with an offer of a sample of FT chocolate and you probably will be told that the delicious treat was made from cocoa that was harvested by small scale farmers who earn a living wage and do not need to kidnap and/ or enslave children to provide labor. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised at the unique and high quality selections of handcrafts for the home and for wearing. Just Fare offers an array of soapstone carvings, metal wall art, wooden bowls and candlesticks, and baskets for storage or use as a purse all made in traditional handcrafted methods and from sustainable materials. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised at the wide array of jewelry and scarves at reasonable prices from the Americas, and African and Asian countries. Some creations are made from nuts and seeds from the rainforest. Some of the jewelry is intricate sterling silver filigree others colorful recycled glass beads and still others made of thousands skillfully assembled (strung) beads Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised to be able to find gifts and cards for every person who you gift and at a wide price range. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised that many of the gifts come with a story and/or a signature of the artist. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised that the coffee, tea, chocolate, rice, olive oil comes from the farms of small scale growers who were paid much better than the conventional market - kind of like a global farmers market.

The Spectrum The Spectrum offers new wedding, birthday and youth skating packages The Spectrum opened up for business as Roll N Hill back in 1981. The name changed and The Spectrum started doing weddings, catering and banquets in 1984. Recent changes in the banquet facility include the all new All Inclusive Wedding Package. It includes everything from two meat dinner to beer and soda for the dance. The Spectrum has 600 chair covers and a brand new uplighting system that creates the perfect ambiance for your wedding reception, which is also included in the package. The Spectrum also offers Quinceaneras, and offers the largest dance

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Peg Bradley, a Just Fare Market volunteer, modeling an apron made by the Miichi Woman's Group in Tanzania.

Just Fare Market is a non-profit, partially volunteer, faith based retail link in the Fair Trade chain, partnering with wholesalers and artisans and farmers in the developing world to ensure: a fair price for products, empowerment and self-sufficiency, investment in communities and gender equity. Fair Trade encourages environmentally sustainable practices throughout the entire trading chain. Just Fare grew from seasonal sales to being open several days a week in the Presbyterian Church to now being open daily except Sunday from 9:30-4:00 and until 7:30 on Thursdays. Just Fare helped launch the Fair Trade Towns campaign. Just Fare is fully committed to providing a market for high quality and unique products so that trade becomes an exchange for the good of all and peace becomes more of a reality in out world. floor in the area so chairs and tables do not have to be moved after dinner. The Spectrum can seat up to 700 persons at one time. The Spectrum has added new birthday party packages which include a themed private birthday party room with the most popular theme â&#x20AC;&#x201C; glow party. The Spectrum also offers guests the opportunity to reserve the rink for a two our private birthday party. Guests receive the entire Spectrum to themselves along with up to 50 guests, and for adult birthday parties we have beverages available. The newest addition to the roller skating rink is a program called Kids Skate Free. Sign up and receive two free roller skating passes per week for children under ten years old.

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It is important to save memories not just in our minds but in photographs to pass those moments on. As a studio with 58 years of experience among us, that is what we do. We are a local photography studio celebrating our 22nd year in business. Our last year has seen us move forward with leaps and bounds. We have completed our outdoor sets for our outdoor sessions. One of our additions includes an antique truck from the 1930s. It is great for high school senior sessions and for one of our very favorite childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials which include pumpkins in the fall. We are always learning. Every year we attend schools like the Mid-American Institute of Professional Photography. Last year we went all the way to Des Moines, Iowa for the Iowa State Convention of Photography. It is always good to meet new photographers and see how other regions of our country prosper and succeed in their business. We never fail to come back with new ideas. This was an exciting year for our school photography business. This year we added green screen technology. This way our customers can decide on the background they prefer, giving them more options for

Silica Appliance & Electronics expands into furniture and bedding, announces new name in 2013 Silica Appliance & Electronics in Fond du Lac underwent many changes is 2013. After much planning and many years of research, Silica expanded their business into the furniture and bedding industry offering home furnishings, home dĂŠcor and bedding products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited about the expansion. It has been something that we have thought about for years, and we felt the timing was right,â&#x20AC;? said president, Tom Schneider. The plaza building received a facelift, new signage and a complete build out on the east side of the building to acquire the square footage necessary for the expansion. Once these details were complete, the new space started taking shape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The management team for these departments designed the store. They have many years of experience in these industries and I put complete trust in them to design a showroom our customers would enjoyâ&#x20AC;? said Schneider. That trust was warranted as manager Kathy Voelker and assistant manager Kim Rickmeyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision started taking shape. With an earth tone pallet and space to feature many vignettes of room settings, the new store boasts a wide selection of products in a warm, inviting environment.

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school portraits. We have used our green screen technology for other portraits, such as our recent photographs of the North Fond du Lac Fire Department members. We added many new specials to our calendar. For the past 19 years we have held our annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bunny Day,â&#x20AC;? where we bring in live rabbits and baby chicks for spring time photos. Some of our other specials include, Sand Castles, Santa Day, Outdoor Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and Senior Specials Day. In October we added an Outdoor Family Special, in which we had our customers meet us at Kiekhaefer Park. It was a huge success and the day was beautiful with all the fall colors. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming specials. Two new items we are offering this year are framing and Wedding Album Design. We will be offering custom framing to our customers for their portrait needs. We will also be offering framing to other clients who have not had images taken with us. We are now offering opportunities for our graphic designers to work with brides and grooms to create custom wedding albums. So often couples are given a CD of their wedding portraits but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the experience to create beautiful albums for themselves. Our staff is excited for the opportunity to lend their experience. We are excited about 2014 and have many new and creative ideas that we hope will bring us another successful year. Product lines chosen for the new store include Best Home Furnishings, England, Flexsteel, Simmons Beautyrest mattresses and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to appeal to every customer with any budget, so these departments offer great selection and competitive pricing, alongside the customer service excellence you expect from Silica,â&#x20AC;? said Schneider. In addition to the planned expansion, Silica announced their business name changed to Silica For Your Home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We chose the new name because we now offer so many different products for the home,â&#x20AC;? Schneider said. To simplify the shopping experience for their customers, these new products will be accessible from their existing store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have always been known for major appliances, electronics and grills, so this growth fits our business perfectly. The expansion will provide our customers approximately 30,000 total square feet of shopping area all under one roof,â&#x20AC;? Schneider commented. To maintain the customer service known to Silicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clientele, they have added several employees to the business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have hired an outstanding team to run this division that brings with them over 90 years of experience in the furniture industry. Their knowledge, combined with their customer service skills, fit our Silica family and culture perfectly,â&#x20AC;? added Schneider. The new departments opened and the name change took place in November 2013.

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Verlo moves to new location on Johnson Street Verlo has recently moved its store to better serve you. After 13 years on the far west side of Fond du Lac, Verlo has moved to the heart of Fond du Lac. Our new store is located at 501 W. Johnson Street, also known as Highway 23, next to Heuer’s Sewing Center. The new location is easily accessible off of West Johnson, or off of West Arndt and North Bell with plenty of parking in the rear of the building and we are wheelchair accessible. Stop by and see the brand new showroom and let us help you get a better night’s sleep, for less. We’re open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Verlo offers traditional mattresses (both one-sided non flip mattresses as well as two-sided mattresses), air beds, gel foam beds, power foundations and a large selection of headboards and also stocks futons with hundreds of futon covers to choose from. Verlo carries a great selection of quality pillows along with pillow protec-

tors and mattress protectors. If you have an antique bed or need a mattress made to a specific size for your camper, boat or semi, Verlo can do that for you. They can build you a round bed as well! Verlo Mattress Factory has a strong history with proven results since 1958. We use expert craftsmanship with high quality materials to produce the best product for our customers, all while delivering outstanding customer service. We pride ourselves on using as many American made components as possible, because we know how important it is to our family and to yours. Many of our raw materials are made right here in Wisconsin. We spend approximately one-third of our lives sleeping, therefore a supportive and comfortable mattress is probably the most important piece of furniture in our homes. At Verlo Mattress of Fond du Lac, we offer a variety of mattresses to help you achieve the best sleep possible. Each customer has different comfort preferences as well as potential health issues that need to be considered when choosing a mattress. The best way to test a mattress is to actually spend some time lying down on the dif-

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ferent mattresses, in the same manner you sleep at night. Each mattress we build is made specifically for you. Because we manufacture the mattresses locally at our factory in Beaver Dam, we are able to adjust the level of softness or firmness to your preference thereby giving you a high quality product

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Verlo backs each mattress with our Lifetime Comfort Guarantee. You have the reassurance to know we will be here if your comfort needs change to help you sleep better for less. We look forward to serving you at our new location!

Philly’s on the Miracle Mile & Philly’s on 4th Since opening Moses’ Complete Food Market, a small convenience store on the corner of Merrill and Everett in 1936, Michael Moses has paved the way for his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Pat Moses and their children Phil and Gena and their families with owning and operating some very successful convenience stores in Fond du Lac including the infamous Ma & Pa’s on the Miracle Mile which has since been sold, Ma & Pa Central. It has since changed to Philly’s on 4th and their new venture, Philly’s on the Miracle mile on South Main Street. Philly’s on 4th is well known for their great tasting chicken, fish, pizza and sandwiches and Philly’s on the Miracle Mile caters more of the soup, made-to-order sandwiches, wraps & ice cream by the scoop! If you’re looking to see Phil, stop early mornings at Philly’s on 4th. You can catch him at Philly’s on the Miracle Mile from noon -3 p.m. most days.

Kahlow grows partnerships and relationships 2013 marked Jeff Kahlow’s 19th year of creating "novelty sports headwear.” To date he has created over 18,000 custom made hats, many of them for celebrities, musicians, and sports figures from around the world. Each hat is carved one at a time and no two are the same. Each year that goes by brings an opportunity to meet new people and create new ideas. In 2012, some of the concepts had big potential, but never a direct hit! One example is ABC'S SHARK TANK where Kahlow landed a deal with Mark Cuban and Daymond John. Though it all sounded good, mass production got in the way and it simply did not work out. 2013 opened up new friendships between Kahlow and the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. A personal

The Green Bay Packers acknowledged his work as a "significant part of their story" and his designs have become "historic" depicting the mystique of Packer fan lore. Some of Kahlow’s work can be seen in the Green Bay Packers hall of fame, including Kahlow himself as "The Frozen Tundra Man" of Lambeau Field. Mass production has never been a goal of Kahlow’s, but being an artist has! The achievements that have been made along the way fuel Kahlow. His inspiration comes from family and friends, two things that make him truly rich. Jeff Kahlow and Big Guy Hats can be found online at www.bigguyhats.com or by calling 920-923-0004.

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Ray’s TV

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Ray’s TV adds full line of Samsung products Ray's TV & Appliance family owned and operated is celebrating 39 years in business and celebrated 20 years at the East Frontage Road and Forest Ave location. The building has 30,000 square feet of retail and warehouse space. In 2013 Ray’s TV added full line of Samsung major Appliances. Choose from Whirlpool, General Electric, Frigidaire, Kitchen Aid, Speed Queen, Toshiba, LG, Sharp, and Amana. Ray’s TV has a large selection of electronics and appliances on display. We also specialize in kitchen appliance packages and suites. Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff will meet your needs to make a satisfying shopping experience. Ray’s TV services all major brand appliances and has certified, trained technicians to assist Monday through Friday. Ray’s delivers and installs six days a week and offers same day/next day delivery.

Goebel Builders focus on quality craftmanship; add carpenter Brian Birschbach to team 2013 was a big year for Goebel Builders, LLC. Our business continued to grow and therefore we were able to hire another carpenter, Brian Birschbach, who has built a great reputation through his many years of professional experience in the area. We also expanded our equipment inventory with the purchase of a SkyTrak lift, which makes us even more efficient with our larger projects. Jim Goebel, owner and professional contractor/carpenter for over 16 years, is quite excited with the edition of Brian and all the other advancements we’ve made over the last six years. We continue to enjoy working closely with each homeowner, no matter how large or small the project. “We take pride in the fact that the majority of our work has come from referrals and repeat clients. This means we are consistently keeping our customers satisfied and producing quality work, and that is our number one priority,” said Jim. Our services include design consulting, contracting, construction of new homes, additions and garages, remodeling and custom woodworking. We also do all our own framing, siding and finish work. Jim’s eye for detail and quality craftsmanship is apparent in the custom pieces he builds, including bars, entertainment centers and other furniture. Along with our services, we provide

has full year of trips While traveling the world has always been a passion of Valerie and Wayne Graczyk, owners of Someday Travel, it is much more than that if you ask them. “We are committed to ‘making people’s Someday Travel dreams come true,’” shared Valerie, “but we also want to give back to the communities we serve.” Through a partnership with area public libraries Someday provides travel log programs for the Fond du Lac, Ripon, Oshkosh, Sheboygan and Campbellsport libraries. “The presentations last about an hour and includes time to answer questions. In addition, the library

honest answers, easy working relationships and quality workmanship. Being established since 2007, we have built great working relationships with local professionals and well-known subcontractors that share the same goals and positive attitude as ours. Being a small company, we are able to oversee all projects closely and keep overhead costs down, passing on the savings to our customers. Our work is built on quality and intended to last a long time, starting with our craftsmanship and the materials we use. Our suppliers also are very dedicated to our customers as well, helping educate them about the products they select. Goebel Builders, based out of the Fond du Lac area, also recognizes that the cost of homeownership does not end when the project is complete. One example of the valueadded care we perform is taking the time to air seal and insulate those hard-to-reach areas that can only be caught during the rough-in stage, helping the customer maintain savings over their years of owning a home. We work hard on every energy-saving detail to make sure every customer has the best finished product possible. In fact, Jim attends conferences and classes on a regular basis to learn more about efficiency, design trends and much more. We are also a fully licensed and insured company. We look forward to working with you. Please contact Jim at 922-3631 or email us at goebelbuilders@charter.net. We also invite you to view our website at www. goebelbuilders.net.

JG Custom Cabinetry & Design JG Custom Cabinetry & Design introduces new equipment, employees, and events in 2013 The team at JG Custom Cabinetry & Design in Rosendale saw several changes during its ninth year in business. Word of mouth and local radio advertising has been the key to keeping the shop’s 15 employees busy with new homes, renovations, and unique projects in the Fox Valley area and beyond. With the increase in demand, the shop has added new equipment, employees, and events. A few employees attended a woodworking show in Las Vegas in 2013 to research tools which would improve safety, quality, and speed for the growing business. “We have been adding equipment to speed up production and do a better job with the most detailed part of the cabinetry,” explains John Gruszynske. He describes the addition of a shaper, which replaces much of the work done by hand in the past. “The work we did by hand was still high quality, but this shaper allows us to keep up with the demand.” JG Custom Cabinetry & Design has also added a second SawStop to keep the employees safer, as well as an addition to the shop to allow more room for assembly and storage. “When I built the original shop and showroom in 2004, I wondered what I would do with all of the space,” Gruszynske says with a laugh. “This year, I needed to add more space. It is a true blessing that we have grown so much as a company over the years. We have a quality team here.” JG Custom Cabinetry & Design has also added more talent to the team. A second installer, an office & promotions worker, and several part-time employees have allowed the business to take on more clients each month. “Adding new staff is a big decision for a small business, but we have managed to be very efficient and effective with

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will often times have books available depicting the country being highlighted that evening.” We get to not only revisit the places we have travelled to but allow others to join us through the photos and stories shared.” said Valerie. The first trip of 2013 was Southern England and London. Someday travelers toured the Cotswold region, what most English locals call The Heart of England. Travelers enjoyed the many quaint villages, gardens and tea rooms the sunny and warm days in the English countryside. Included was Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare birth place. People were surprised to learn that some of the Harry Potter movies were filmed in the areas visited, such as Stratford Upon Avon and Oxford. Also visited were Hampton Court, Warwick Castle (Winston Churchill’s home as a child) and the highlights of London.

Alaska was their destination in August. This trip included the Mendenhall Glacier Gardens Rain Forest, a 55 acre botanical garden set in the Tongass National Rainforest, the largest temperate rainforest in the world. The gardens highlighted 25 upside-down trees with Annual flowers planted on top of the root system. The final trip for 2013 was in partnership with the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. A tour emphasizing art, wine and cuisine had us traveling to the French Riviera and Paris. On their way to Monaco and Monte Carlo, travelers were delighted with an unscheduled stop in the town of Eze. This unique town was situated 1,400 feet above sea level and offered fantastic views. Visit Someday Travel online at www. somedaytravel.com

G&H Trucking & Excavating implements new technology G&H Trucking & Excavating, Inc. is now installing drainage tile using GPS technology. Recently, they added a self propelled tile plow with GPS technology to their list of equipment, used for installing farm drainage tile up to 12”. The GPS technology also allows the tile to be mapped out for future reference. Other excavating services include; basement excavation, grading, bulldozing, driveways, site preparation, demolition, ditch cleaning, fence line removal, sewer and water lateral installation and perc tests. They also provide hydro-excavating and jetting services that include slot trenching, exposing utilities, clean sewer mains, vac out manure pits and sand settling lanes. Owner, Gerald Heus started the business in 1992 with a tractor backhoe and a single-axle dump truck. Since then, his two sons, Eric Heus and Neal Heus along with daughter Tina Ziebell have joined the company to make it what it is today. They provide excavating and trucking services to the surrounding area. “No matter the size of the project we will provide the highest quality service at a fair price. We will complete the project to your satisfaction.” Visit our website at www.ghexcavating. com for more information or to request a free quote

the new positions,” cites Gruszynske. “I cannot stress enough how important it is for us to have the right people for the job. I am continually proud of the work that we do, and the word of mouth sales serve as a testament to this.” In addition to new equipment and employees, JG Custom Cabinetry & Design had its first annual open house during the Christmas season. The public was welcome to tour the decorated showroom as well as enjoy treats, take photos with Santa, and wander through Santa’s workshop with a few elves. “It was an event that we thought the community would enjoy. Many people are curious about the shop and showroom to begin with, and it was even more fun that Santa decided to visit as well.” Customer service has always been a priority, and the attention to detail is something that clients regularly compliment. Additionally, the installers continually receive compliments about their professionalism, respect, and positive attitude. Many people are impressed with the fact that JG Custom Cabinetry & Design is a “one stop shop” that builds everything in shop and offers sinks, counter tops, and hardware. The staff will take the time to honestly explain the differences in materials and products without any pressure. “Building and remodeling is stressful for anyone, and we do everything we can to avoid adding any more stress,” claims office manager Denise Schreihart. “We are honest and straightforward with everything, and I think clients get that vibe from us.” To schedule an appointment for a free consultation and estimate, call 872-9123, visit the showroom at W10271 Rose Eld Rd. in Rosendale, visit their Web site, or find them on Facebook. JG Custom Cabinetry & Design will have a booth at the home show in Oshkosh on March 7-9.

Employees of JG Custom Cabinetry of Rosendale include, from left to right: Gary Jensen, Jason Schreihart, Ryan Proctor, Eric Kruger, TJ Schultz,Tom Tyers, Bryan Evans, Adam Gilgenbach, John Lafler, Denise Schreihart, John Gruszynske-owner, and Peg Kleine. Missing from photo-Lori Scott, Jake Schabel, and Max Barbeau.

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Buechel Stone reaches half century mark with humble beginnings, hard work Buechel Stone is celebrating 50 years in business with the start of 2014. Francis and Alyce Buechel founded Buechel Stone in 1964. The pair took their 125-acre farm in rural Chilton and converted it into a working quarry. Buechel Stone continued to grow and in 1978 purchased Panetti Stone Company in Fond du Lac. The purchase allowed Buechel Stone to expand its products and better service its customer base. “The past 50 years have been quite a rollercoaster ride,” states Tim Buechel, President of Buechel Stone. “When Ma and Pa started the business, it was just our family doing everything from the quarrying with crowbars, to the processing and selling. Through the years we’ve managed to make it through some pretty tough times. There was the recession and hyperinflation of the early 80’s and the housing bubble of 2009. This changed who we were as a company and made us smarter. We don’t take anything for granted. The company used to dabble in a lot of different areas such as trucking, fireplaces, and furniture, but is now focusing on our core business

– stone.” The concentration on its stone sales and fabrication has Buechel Stone making enhancements to its employee’s daily work. “Our business has changed so much in even just the past five years,” says Scott Buechel, Executive Vice-president. “Working here is different than it was in the past… don’t get me wrong, it’s still demanding work, but things such as work-area ergonomics and indoor production make it a lot better way to spend your work day. The physical work is now done indoors so people don’t have to deal with the weather.” “I have to say, when I started at Buechel Stone I was surprised at how well the employee’s work environment is,” said April Dowland, Buechel Stone’s HR Manager. “You just have such a pre-conceived notion what working in a stone quarry would be like, and it’s just different than I expected.” She continued, “They just really treat everyone fairly. Things like meeting with the employees and giving out year-end bonuses to everyone if the company does well make you know you’re working for a family that cares.” Buechel Stone has 20 additional positions opening in 2014. If you would like to view current openings and apply on-line, go to www.buechelstone.com/employment.php.

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Thome Electric tackles large, small projects in 40 year history Thome Electric will be celebrating 40 years of electrical contracting business in the Fond du Lac County and surrounding areas this year. In 1974 Dave and Carol Thome founded the company to service mostly the rural Holyland farms and homes. Today the company is owned by their son, Paul Thome, and is primarily a commercial and industrial contracting firm. Many area projects have been completed by Thome Electric over its 40 year history including Society Insurance, Festival Foods, Fond du Lac Convention & Visitors Bureau, Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac and North Main and South Main Street Walgreens. As a traditional electrical shop, Thome Electric offers a full range of services. They install everything from electric panels and light fixtures to specialty systems such as generator and fire alarm systems. As a design/build firm, Thome Electric can design and install all aspects of the electri-

cal needs of a project. Whether given a fully engineered plan or a rough sketch, they can implement an electrical system to fit every customer’s need. The electricians at Thome Electric also make service calls on small businesses and homes when updates are needed.

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their needs and style of living. A customer who is interested in the trend back to home gardening and canning/preserving, is going to need a different type of kitchen than the customer who wants to entertain, or someone who is looking to make things handicapped accessible so they can stay in their home as long as possible.

Don’s Custom Cabinets, LLC will be celebrating 40 years of business in 2014. Begun in 1974, Don Zoellner has established himself as the “go to” cabinet maker, kitchen designer, and remodeler for a large customer base in East Central Wisconsin, both residential and commercial. Most of his new business is the result of referrals from past customers, and his past customers seem to keep finding more projects for him to do for them. Don attributes his success to asking customers the right questions. The company motto is “Designing to meet your needs”. Whether it is kitchen cabinets and counter tops, bathroom vanities, energy-efficient windows, siding, doors, historical repairs and reproductions, or handicapped accessibility modifications, the goal is to meet the customer’s needs. The first meeting with any potential customer is to determine

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Thome Electric completed projects at The Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac as well as Moraine Park Technical College. New projects will include the Walgreens on East Johnson Street and Interpretive Center at Horicon Marsh. Submitted Photo

Thome Electric finds pride not only in the work they have accomplished for their customers but in the valued employees they have on staff. All electricians are state licensed master or journeyman electricians as well as state indentured apprentices. The apprentice position is important in continuing the quality and training of new electricians into the industry at all times. All electricians take continuing education classes to maintain their licenses and keep current in new technologies. To learn more about Thome Electric please stop into their office in Peebles or visit their website at www.ThomeElectric.com.

Don keeps on top of trends and new products by attending workshops and trade shows, and keeping his various certifications and State licenses up to date. His most recent certification allows him to manufacture solid surface counter tops. Don is the one personally doing the work, both on the job site and in the cabinet shop. He works closely with other contractors on the job sites, coordinating scheduling of plumbing, electrical, etc., and has provided specialty services for major building contractors in the area. Whether the job is large or small, Don is always designing to meet your needs.

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Home Builders Association supports community projects The Home Builders Association of Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties is a non-profit organization whose focus is to educate, inform, and promote integrity, professionalism, and careers within the building industry. We are a resource for those in construction; as well as for the community. We are comprised of a membership of builders and associates. Each of our members agrees to follow a high-standard code of ethics established by the National Association of Home Builders; meaning

Riley Electrical Supply improves energy efficiency of local businesses As LED (light emitting diode) technology has become a viable lighting alternative for commercial and industrial businesses, Riley Electrical Supply has become a trusted partner in delivering significant energy, and cost-saving upgrades. Most recently, the company has provided LED upgrades that helped two local businesses lower their exterior lighting energy consumption by 50-65% while meeting other lighting objectives. With the goal of creating the state’s premier auto shopping atmosphere, Mike Shannon of Holiday Automotive turned to Riley Electrical Supply for exterior lot lighting at its Holiday Automotive locations. Their objectives: more sparkle and less cost. And that’s exactly what was delivered at Holiday GM, Ford/Mazda, Budget Center, and Fleet. Partnering with local electricians – W. J. Leasa on three locations and Helmer Electric on the fourth ¬¬– Riley Electrical Supply’s lighting sys-

they agree to provide the highest quality product and customer care to each consumer they work with. At the same time, we ensure they are licensed and insured. We are the ‘professional stamp of approval’ and encourage those in the community to utilize the services of our membership. We offer a variety of consumer focused events and seminars for anyone who is looking to build or remodel their home. Our biggest community event for the past 39 years has been the Annual Home & Garden Show. In 2013, we enhanced this expo to include sporting vendors for the Sport & Home Extravaganza, which was a huge hit. This event is a terrific opportunity for the public to come and find new

decorating ideas, meet with experienced contractors, and preview the latest trends in remodeling and new home construction. We also bring you the very latest in home design in our Parade of Homes, held typically twice per year. In addition, we serve as a resource to refer a qualified builder or associate member to assist with your building or remodeling needs and/or questions. We also support projects and activities that engage in the building and trades within our community. Last year, our builders worked to create ‘Shanty Town’ at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac’s new location. In addition, we supported those volunteering in the Habitat for Humanity

tem more than doubled the light output at each facility while dropping energy costs for these systems by two thirds.

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When planning for Agnesian HealthCare’s main campus upgrade, energy efficiency was a high consideration, but also high on the list was consideration of its surroundings. The focus was not to create more light, but to focus the light distribution to be more evenly spread without casting into perimeter neighborhoods. Upon completion, Agnesian’s exterior lighting costs were reduced by more than 50%. With better light distribution, the lots are now safer, as dark areas between fixtures were eliminated. “Environmental benefits for both Holiday and Agnesian’s LED lighting upgrades are two-fold,” commented Riley Electrical Supply Vice President Tim Riley. “Not only have these businesses reduced their electrical consumption, but their new fixtures are 100% dark skies compliant, meaning all the light is directed downward to eliminate light pollution.” Contact Riley Electrical Supply at 9227711 to get answers to your specific questions.

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move to new offices in Dotyville Goebel Roofing and Siding Inc. has moved our offices to the former St Michael’s Church Hall located at N5727 Cty Rd W, Mt Calvary, WI 53019 (located in Dotyville). Bob & Carol Goebel have been operating the business out of our home office since 1980. Pat Goebel became a partner in 1997. We purchased the Dotyville building in November of 2012 and moved our warehouse there at that time. In November of 2013 we moved our office and showroom to this location. We offer all types of residential, Agricultural, and Commercial Roofing & Siding. Our emphasis, besides shingle roofing is on standing seam metal roofing. Our system of double lock standing metal roofing is manufactured on the jobsite utilizing a

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which is often not possible with traditional intersections. “I’m not sure of the origin in the U.S.” Paul said “although I do know Canada has also used them for a long time, and I think the big advantage is the efficiency of movement where you normally have a high T-bone crash rate at an intersection. You don’t see those using a roundabout. It’s a good safety measure.” There are more roundabouts planned for the Fond du Lac area.

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“The DOT is planning to upgrade Highway 151 and County Road V; That interchange was approved in last year’s budget. That will affect the Highway 45 intersection and the Highway V intersection with Highway 151. There will be roundabouts at those on and off-ramps. Essentially Highway 45 gets closed off from Highway 151, and then on and off ramps are in between 45 and V with roundabouts, and then there will be roundabouts at V on both sides of 151 as well. So, there will be four roundabouts, and that construction begins in 2015.” Look for improvements in the future on Highway 23 as well. “Going east up the ledge,” Paul said “the DOT has proposed improvements. There will be two roundabouts built at Highway 23 and County K.” So you’ll be driving from the east, down the steep hill and hit a roundabout?

By Michael “Silk” Casper A “roundabout” defined is: a circular intersection in which traffic flows almost constantly in one direction around a central island. If your commute or occasional travel has taken you into the Fond du Lac area near Pioneer Road and Hickory Street over the past year, you’re aware that our first roundabout has been installed, and is finally in use. Roundabouts have been popping up all over the state over the last several years, and Fond du Lac city engineer Paul DeVries explains why we now have one, and expect more to be built. “Those on Pioneer Road are a collaborative effort,” Paul said “between the city, county and the Wisconsin DOT. A lot of study went into the project before ground was ever broken. Part of the design process is to evaluate each

intersection involved for either a traditional intersection with traffic signals or roundabouts. Once the process is complete, and the check list filled in, that’s how it’s determined which route to go. Certainly roundabout studies have shown a decrease in serious injury crashes, and the efficiencies gained from maybe slower traffic time where normally you’d be sitting at a red light waiting pretty much for no one. With a roundabout, you can move right through.” Roundabouts are based on the European model. Circular junctions existed prior to roundabouts, including the Bath Circus World Heritage site completed as far back as 1768. Traffic exiting the roundabout comes from one direction, rather than three, and moves slowly enough to allow drivers to see pedestrians. Roundabouts also allow you to complete a U-turn within the normal flow of traffic,

“Not exactly. There will be a ‘jug handle’ access to get on to Highway K, like say you wanted to access St. Mary’s Springs. You’ll make the turn first on the ‘jug handle,‘ then you’ll enter the roundabout. The roundabouts will be located north and south on Highway K. Then as you get closer to Fond du Lac, there will be a roundabout at Wisconsin American Drive and Highway 23.”

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Better health starts with you. Agnesian HealthCare recognizes this and through the Know & Go program is educating community members by offering programs designed to help individuals work toward achieving and maintaining healthy lifestyle goals. “Know & Go programs offered through Agnesian HealthCare help individuals set their sights on better health, where they can find greater success looking at the larger picture and finding ways to adopt a healthier lifestyle that

will bring long-term benefits. “It is important to understand how your body works and what it takes to lead a healthy lifestyle,” says Heather Schmidt, DO, a family medicine physician with Agnesian HealthCare. “We are working to provide the tools they need to reach their individualized wellness goals.” In addition to classes, Agnesian HealthCare is now of-

works to strengthen community health, well-being Living in good health takes long-term planning and follow through. It’s not just a destination, number on the scale or size of clothing you wear. It’s a journey of daily choices that lead to healthy outcomes.

And the state continues to study where to improve traffic patterns. “They’re looking at a section on Fond du Lac’s Main Street,” Paul said “from Johnson Street, south into downtown. They’ll be looking at Main and Merrill where the one way streets converge, to see if a roundabout is feasible. It’s part of the process they go through regardless of the project. But that isn’t expected to happen until maybe 2020, they’re only in the design stage right now.”

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Jay Gatzke (left), a student athlete with Ripon High School, and Chris Gatzke (right), a Ripon High School coach, are shown with a Sun Safe Soccer Program tent donated by Agnesian HealthCare, along with Burt Steffes, MD, (center), a board-certified dermatologist with Agnesian Dermatology & Skin Care Services.

fering other web site tools to help live a healthier life. • “In Good Health” blog: This interactive blog can be viewed at ingoodhealthfdl. agnesian.com to help answer those health and medical questions. • Health Library: The health library includes thousands of articles on almost any healthcare topic that comes to mind. It includes information regarding diagnostic tests and procedures. The health library will assist patients that are facing particular illnesses or health conditions to learn more about their specific concern.

• Mobile Web Site: A mobile web site provides a wide range of on-the-go information to help consumers access important health information, find providers and directions to key locations, and more. • Health Risk Assessments: Knowing the status of your health is a very important first step in knowing if you need to make any lifestyle changes. Agnesian HealthCare’s web site features health risk assessments to assist patients and the community-at-large to take the first step. • Total Living: This six-session personalized health coaching program is led by a physician. During the program, participants will learn the necessary components to help you achieve your wellness goals. Another Agnesian HealthCare health and wellness initiative was very visible this year as a total of 100 tents were given to 23 organizations as part of the Sun Safe Soccer program. This will have a tremendous impact on promoting sun safety for young athletes. In addition, Agnesian HealthCare is donating single-use sunscreen packets with each tent. Agnesian HealthCare is the first provider in Wisconsin to promote this program. “We are grateful for the commitment of coaches, program directors and role models for helping to build sun safe habits that will stay with players for a lifetime,” according to Burt Steffes, MD, a boardcertified dermatologist with Agnesian Dermatology & Skin Care Services. “Agnesian HealthCare is a proud sponsor of Sun Safe Soccer. The message - safety first, sunscreen then shin guards - is simple.”

Agnesian HealthCare works to enhance patient experience Throughout its rich history, Agnesian HealthCare has always been proactive in developing new programs, services, technology and care for its patients, residents and families. All are designed to help provide the most positive experience possible.

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“We are dedicated to always looking for new and innovative ways to keep healthcare services local, knowing that individuals and families prefer staying close to home for vital medical services,” says Steve Little, Agnesian HealthCare president and chief executive officer. That has been Agnesian HealthCare’s tradition since Mother Agnes Hazotte first committed to building a hospital in Fond du Lac, opening in 1896. “This past year reflects this ongoing commitment as we have advanced plans for some exciting developments – a new hospital for the Ripon area community, new technologies to ease the surgical experience, and enhanced quality efforts to ensure we are delivering the highest level of care to all,” Little adds. For example, surgical patients at Agnesian HealthCare now have another alternative – the da Vinci Surgical System, which offers the technology for surgeons to offer a minimally-invasive option for complex surgical procedures. The da Vinci robotic system is used for surgical procedures in the abdomen, throat and chest. It gives a surgeon greater precision, increased range of motion, improved dexterity, enhanced visualization and improved access. After an 10-year absence, Ripon Medical Center is now welcoming new babies through its Women & Infants Unit, thanks to the addition to Steven Sheppard, DO, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist. In preparation, two patient rooms were renovated, as well as the creation of a nursery. The first baby arrived in November 2013. “We have assembled a fantastic team that is working diligently to provide the highest level of obstetrics care,” says Katherine Vergos, Ripon Medical Center chief operating officer. “We know that the Ripon area community has been eager for this important service to return, and we are glad to have made that a reality.” Construction actively continues at the new

Robert Santa-Cruz, MD, a board-certified urologist with Agnesian HealthCare, is one of many providers using a new robotic da Vinci Surgical System locally in Fond du Lac.

Ripon Medical Center, located on Ripon’s east side. Various action teams are meeting to ensure a smooth transition to the new 120,000-square-foot facility in fall/winter 2014. Ensuring the patients are receiving the highest quality of care is paramount at Agnesian HealthCare. Recent honors reinforce efforts, including the most recent awarding of the Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to St. Agnes Hospital (Waupun Memorial Hospital received prior). The Pathway to Excellence designation substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses and identifies the healthcare organization as one of the best places to work. “This designation is an outstanding achievement for St. Agnes Hospital, our nurses and the community as a whole,” says Jill Stenson, St. Agnes Hospital vice president of Nursing. “This honor demonstrates our continued commitment to qualAgnesian Healthcare Continued on page 3

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Family Focus Eye Care Hammes named Young Optometrist of Year Dr. David Hammes of Family Focus Eye Care in Fond du Lac has been named Young Optometrist of the Year by the Wisconsin Optometric Association. Hammes received the award last month during WOA’s convention and meeting in Wis-

consin Dells. The award is presented to one outstanding doctor each year that has been in practice for less than 10 years. The award recognizes the doctor’s exceptional service to optometry, dedication to the vision and eye health welfare of the public, and service to the community, according to a release from the WOA. After graduating from Illinois College of Optometry, Hammes wasted little time getting involved with the WOA to serve his chosen profession. He served as president of the Lake Winnebago Optometric Society and is currently a director at large on the WOA Board of Directors. An active participant in optometry’s political advocacy efforts, he regularly attends WOA’s Legislative Day at the Capitol and attends fundraisers for his state legislators in the Fond du Lac area. While at ICO, Hammes became president of the Wiscon-

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ity care for our patients, and to our nurses - those individuals dedicated to providing the personal touch to our patients each and every day.” Agnesian HealthCare continues to expand its palliative care services. Palliative care is about preventing and relieving the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual suffering of the patient and family, and can be offered in conjunction with curative or life-prolonging treatments. “Residents and families at St. Francis Home are being supported by a holistic approach to manage chronic health conditions,” according to Doug Trost, St. Francis Home president and chief executive officer. “As the need arises, interdisciplinary team members prompt discussions on palliative care with residents and family members, followed by referrals to Agnesian HealthCare’s Palliative Care team. As residents and families learn of the options available to them with treatment, spiritual care and support, they are better able to cope with the challenges ahead.” For more details on Agnesian HealthCare’s programs and services, visit agnesian.com.

Waupun Memorial continues quality journey to enhance services, care The past year was a time of many celebrations as Waupun Memorial Hospital was recognized for its work to provide the Waupun area the highest quality of care. Waupun Memorial Hospital became the first healthcare provider in the region, and one of only two in Wisconsin to receive the prestigious Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway to Excellence designation substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at Waupun Memorial Hospital and identifies it as one of the best places to work.

Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation, Fond du Lac County’s skilled nursing facility located next to St. Agnes Hospital, recently celebrated their newly remodeled Short Term- Rehab and Post-Acute Care household, by hosting a Community Open House in late 2013. The new state-of-theunit Rehab unit at Harbor Haven, named

As a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization, Waupun Memorial Hospital is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify as important to their practice and to valuing nurses’ contributions in the workplace, according to DeAnn Thurmer, Waupun Memorial Hospital chief operating officer. “This designation confirms to the public that nurses who work at Waupun know their efforts are supported. The honor encourages other nurses to join their colleagues in this desirable and nurturing environment.” Around the same time, Waupun Memorial Hospital was named for a second consecutive time to a top 100 list of rural hospitals around the country. The hospital was joined by 12 other critical access hospitals in Wisconsin receiving this designation, as part of an assessment by iVantage Health Analytics on market conditions, clinical and operational performance, and financial and qualitative outcomes. “We are very proud of this achievement,” says Thurmer. “We have been intentional in our long-term strategies to provide the highest quality of care at a local level. We have diligently recruited new providers that have enhanced the comprehensive services and programs we offer the Waupun community, and we are backed by the full resources of Agnesian HealthCare.” In addition, Waupun Memorial Hospital was named as a 2013 4-Star Award winner in inpatient services for overall quality of care by Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC). The 4-Star Award designation is given annually to healthcare facilities that score in the top 25 percent of PRC national client database for the prior calendar year. It is based on the percentage of patients who rate the facility “Excellent” for the Overall Quality of Care question. To learn more about Waupun Memorial Hospital and its services, visit agnesian. com. Island Harbor, is located on the first floor with its own separate entrance, and with easy access to the facility’s newly remodeled Rehab Gym. This household has a total of 19 beds with 7 personal suites that come equipped with private showers, vanity, and bathroom facilities. All rooms in Harbor Haven’s Rehab household, whether a private or a semi-private room, have TV, telephone, and are Wi-Fi ready for rehab patients, and each room has new furnishings throughout, from the furniture, to the updated lighting, and window treatments. During the design phases of this project, the staff at Harbor Haven researched and visited several senior care facilities that had recently completed construction involving new or updated rehab centers. Harbor Haven wanted to gain insight not only into how these facilities were functioning in their new environments. More importantly, the staff of Harbor Haven wanted to find out how these remodeled facilities ensured Wilbur Koenigs visits in the newly constructed dining area at Harbor Haven. Wilbur recently completed his Short term Rehab stay and has returned to his home in Fond du Lac. harbor haven continued on page 4

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sin Club and was one of the top clinicians in his graduating class. He has returned to ICO several times when asked to lecture and/or to mentor current optometry students. In addition, students who are interested in the profession of optometry frequently shadow Hammes at his office. One of those students has graduated with a doctor of optometry degree and another is currently in training. Hammes contributes to the benevolent side of optometry. He volunteers for the WOA’s VISION USA — The Wisconsin Project program, which provides no-cost eye exams to children in Wisconsin whose families do not have the means for proper eye care. He also provides care for Wisconsin’s youngest patients by participating in InfantSEE®, a national program run by the American Optometric Association (AOA) which provides vision and eye health care to infants regardless of their family’s ability to pay for services. In addition,

Hammes regularly volunteers for Special Olympics Opening Eyes program, providing care to athletes with special needs. An active member of Young Professionals of Fond du Lac, Hammes interacts with others to educate them on the importance of eye care. A testament to his work as an exceptional optometrist, Hammes’ own patients nominated him for The Reporter’s “Reader’s Choice Award” for local professionals this year. Hammes and his wife Amy have two children, a daughter Katelyn and son Ryan. He practices optometry alongside his father, Dr. Brian Hammes, who is a past president of WOA. In his free time, David Hammes enjoys participating in athletic events, having run the Chicago Marathon in 2012 and completed a 90-mile bike ride as part of “Race the Lake” in Fond du Lac this year.

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that their rehab clients were happy, that they were satisfied with amenities and services, and ultimately, successful in attaining their rehab goals. One can see that Harbor Haven’s research as described above was considered when touring this new care area. The completed short-term rehab unit combines the comfortable feel and true sense of “home”, along with the latest rehab equipment designed to promote the highest level of rehab potential for all of their short-term patients. An example of combining the comforts of home with the focus of rehabilitation is demonstrated in Harbor Haven’s Independent Living Skills Center, located within the Island Harbor rehab household. Their Independent Living Skills Center contains a fully functional therapy kitchen which has all the amenities from one’s home – a stove/oven range, sink, counter space & cabinetry, along with other appliances such as a dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave, all new, and set up to simulate these items in the home. Their team of therapists assists residents with regaining their independence by having them practice in this simulated home setting, which is just one way that the therapy staff at Harbor Haven make returning to home a reality, for their patients. The impact of Harbor Haven developing this new program and completing their remodel has been realized. Since it “opened the doors” to its new rehab household in August, nearly 60 residents have successfully returned to home, or to a care environment that they would have previously been unable to manage prior to their rehab stay. If you would like information regarding short-term rehab or the other services that Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation has to offer, please contact Jody Goebel, Marketing & Admission Director at 920-906-4785, or by contacting us at www.harborhavenfdl. com

Flight For Life celebrates 5 years; 1,300 patients transported Flight For Life celebrated its fifth year in Fond du Lac in 2013. Since opening in August of 2008, Flight For Life-Fond du Lac has completed over 1,300 patient transports. With a crew consisting of a pilot, a flight nurse, and a flight paramedic, our highly specialized medical helicopter provides critical care service to hospitals and EMS agencies within a 50-mile radius of Fond du Lac. As a program, Flight For Life’s three bases –Fond du Lac and Waukesha, WI, and McHenry, IL- have done nearly

Lutheran Homes & Health Services celebrates 75 years of helping people live longer and healthier Lutheran Homes and Health Services (LHHS) is celebrating a major milestone—75 years of helping people live longer and healthier. The organization was officially founded in 1939 as the Lutheran Home for the Aged, but in truth, its history dates back to 1917, when the original building was built to house German immigrants who came over to work for the Fred Rueping Leather Company. Over the past 75 years, LHHS has continued to evolve and transform, not only by expanding services and value, but by improving its facilities and offerings that benefit the Fond du Lac area community. Last year, LHHS invested $2 million in renovations that improved the building and expanded services. The Macy Street Campus, located on 244 North Macy Street

in Fond du Lac, has transformed into an impressive facility that retains its historical character while providing amenities and services that exceed today’s consumer expectations. The Macy Street location was the result of an expansion project in 1950 that added an infirmary for a mere $125,000. Fast forward half a century and you’d hardly believe it was originally a dormitory for workers of a leather company. Despite the contemporary comforts, the renovations maintained the building’s integrity. You might feel like you were at home, rather than a residential care complex, especially as you relax by the fireplace in one of the two new lounge spaces that were added in 2013. But the highlight of the renovations includes a new C.D. Smith Therapy Gym that provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. And more changes are in the works. In the near future, LHHS plans to incorporate an innovative technology center sponsored by Hometown Bank and an inviting library funded by the Sadoff Family Foundation. The improvements are aligned with LHHS’ vision

33,000 patient transports, and will be celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2014. In January of 2013, Flight For Life launched Flight For Life Central, a mobile app that allows hospitals, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, dispatchers, and EMS professionals the ability to request a helicopter by using their smartphone device. The app sends contact information and GPS coordinates straight to our Communications Center, decreasing the time it takes our aircraft to arrive on-scene and, ultimately, resulting in the patient receiving definitive care in the shortest time possible. Flight For Life was just the second program in the country to offer this type of service.

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The Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes CSA elects new leadership team, sets goals for 2014 The Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes (CSA) elected a new leadership team in July 2013. Sister Jean Steffes was named General Superior. For the past 20 years Sister Jean served the Diocese of Phoenix, most recently as Chancellor and Director of the Office of Religious. Upon accepting her new role she said, “It is a privilege and an honor to serve the congregation and to return to Fond du Lac.” The CSA leadership team also includes Sister Jomarie Zielke, General Vicar, and Sisters Anita Henning and Susan Seeby, General Councilors. The goals set by the congregation during its Chapter gathering held prior to the recent election include continuing to embrace the mission and charism of CSA, addressing the unmet needs of the economically poor. “When I served as

The Friends of the Fond du Lac Senior Center Friends fund improvement project at Senior Center The Fond du Lac Senior Center is in the midst of a makeover at 151 East First Street – thanks to some Friends. The Friends of the Fond du Lac Senior Center, a 501(c)(3), nonprofit fundraising organization that supports the operation of the Center, allocated $75,000 to update the Senior Center. The three phase Improvement Project started in January 2103. Patrick Creed, owner of Botanicals Floral Studio, serves as a consultant for the makeover. Among many of his suggestions were removing all old wallpaper, using an updated color scheme, purchasing new furniture, relocating the library to another part of the building, and an improved format for displaying senior art work. Some of the seniors were skeptical about the plan to paint all wainscoting and the dark wood kitchen cabinets white, but so far, the response has been very positive. There are a dozen different colors throughout the Center, but “the flow from room to room really works,” says one senior. Volunteer Kate Barr, who helped select colors, said they used an actual small clay pot as inspiration when Patrick suggested terra cotta as a possible color for the main lobby. The Winnebago Woodworkers, a woodworking group at the Senior Center, took on several challenges with the Improvement Project. They took doors off a hall closet and created a built-in book nook in the east lobby area.

General Superior in the 1980s CSA was part of the effort to create the Samaritan Free Clinic,” said Sister Jean. “There was an unmet need to provide health care services for those who did not have insurance. We found strong partners in St. Agnes Hospital, the Salvation Army which housed the first clinic, community volunteers, and medical personnel who gave countless hours of their time to provide healthcare to those who could not afford it,” continued Sister Jean. “After our Chapter meeting this past summer, the General Council set a specific goal to re-examine the unmet needs of the Fond du Lac area, find strong partners who are willing to work with us, and together with them make an impact on the qual-

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Sister Jean Steffes was named General Superior. The CSA leadership team also includes Sister Jomarie Zielke, General Vicar, and Sisters Anita Henning and Susan Seeby, General Councilors.

ity of life of those in need—as happened through the development of the Samaritan Free Clinic project,” said Sister Jean. “We are fewer in number but our members are dedicated, committed and have a real

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Members then created a mobile storage cabinet for the Handchime Choir to store their chimes and also put together a matching cabinet in the kitchen for coffee supplies.

From house meetings in the 1960’s to little country churches in the Van Dyne area, The Apostolic Christian Church of Fond du Lac has been spreading God’s word for over 50 years. The teachings of the church are based solely on the Scriptures, with Jesus Christ being the author and finisher of our faith. The church is located on five acres of land at the corner of County Roads V and VV, W5324 East Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac. Services are held three times a week, beginning with a Sunday morning worship service and Sunday school for the young at 9:30 a.m. Also a Sunday

The Woodworkers also designed and built almost two dozen ledges for 4 rooms that are used to display art work that seniors create. One piece of art is on display prominently in the lobby and features an Artist of the Month. The art students feel the new displays give the rooms a “gallery look” and are very happy with the outcome. Finishing touches to Phase Two of the project are wrapping up and then the improve-ments will move to the This ‘n That Craft & Gift Shoppe, located inside the Senior Center.

desire to serve the poor and marginalized in our society.” CSA’s focus also reaches out to other areas where they have a presence, including Nicaragua, the poorest country after Haiti in the Western Hemisphere. Members of CSA have lived and served in Nicaragua since 1945 in the areas of health care, pastoral ministry and education. CSA also has four sisters serving in the border towns Naco, Arizona, and Naco, Sonora, Mexico. They are involved in the areas of immigration, legal services, literacy and wellness. An additional goal is to examine the stewardship and use of the land owned by the congregation in Fond du Lac where the congregation’s motherhouse is located at 320 County Road K. The mission statement of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes states: We are committed to transformation of the world, the Church and ourselves through promoting systemic change for the quality of life, justice for the economically poor, furtherance of the role of women in Church and society, and mutuality, inclusivity and collaboration and Wednesday evening Bible study is held beginning at 6:30 p.m. Being part of the church youth group the young have the opportunity to take part in various activities as well as delving into the pure word of God. Our Bible based belief is grounded in the true word of God, it is given out to all. As spoken by Peter, in Acts 2:38; “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Our church is made up of individuals who have dedicated their lives to studying the word of God and living a Godly life. Our doors are open to all, please come and enjoy the spirit filled messages which are brought forth. We look forward to seeing you.

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The Improvement Committee will meet and create a plan for an updated look to encourage new consignors and attract more shoppers. Local businesses that had a substantial hand in the Improvement Project funded by the Friends, include Fond du Lac Decorating, Inc., Jack Twohig’s Carpet One on Fond du Lac Avenue, and Nettie B’s Custom Window Treatment. There are 2,616 members in the Friends organization. Membership is open to anyone and the annual charges are: $10 single, $15 couple, $50 Fantastic Friend, or $100 Fabulous Friend. The Friends group holds several annual fundraisers that have helped fund the Improvement Project such as brat frys, dine out coupon book, and annual raffle. The Senior Center has been a Department of the City of Fond du Lac for 47 years, opening on February 1, 1967. In December, the Friends group will celebrate 25 years of supporting the Senior Center.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church offers financial and parenting classes to community Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 855 Martin Avenue in Fond du Lac is pleased to offer a variety of classes to the community. Good Shepherd offers Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class about three to four times a year. This class is a DVD based class where you watch and listen to financial expert Dave Ramsey talk about how to get a household’s finances on track. Dave himself says, “Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine-week class on money taught by America’s most trusted financial guru. Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of

Grace Reformed Church As you move about our community in 2014, you may see people who are wearing a button that says, “How Can I Pray For You?” We have come to believe as a church family (Grace Reformed Church) that God is the only solution to the challenges that people face in their lives. At the center of this belief are two truths. The first truth is we believe that the source of our problems in life is spiritual in nature. Secondly, we believe God has the ability to do what we cannot do to overcome those problems. So as we pray for people that we meet in our neighborhoods, work places, schools, stores, church buildings, and other places in our community we do this because only God can meet their ultimate needs in life. As we begin 2014, we wanted to be more visible and intentional about our belief that God has the solutions to what people are facing in their daily lives. So we are

Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church In Hebrews 13:8, we are assured that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This is a promise that no matter what happens in life, no matter how much things change, Jesus Christ remains with us always. That has been very good news for Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church over the last several months and into the future. There have been lots and lots of change in our congregation recently. In April of 2013, we broke ground for a new sanctuary and Christian education rooms. That work was completed in November of 2013, and the dedication was held on December 1. Now we have a beautiful worship space filled with glorious music, prayer, preaching, and praise. Now we have several classrooms in which to tell people of all ages the stories of our faith. We have a new library, meeting room, and fireside room. All of which was built to the glory of God. In addition to changes in the building, we also have changes in our staff. Currently, we have Rev. Beth Macha on board as a

budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more.” Dave’s expertise combined with class discussions and small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed to go. Good Shepherd also offers a parenting class one to two times a year. The parenting class is part of the “Love and Logic” series and is also a DVD based class. The course offered at Good Shepherd helps parents with children ages zero to five and focuses on discipline and choices which will help the children grow and be able to make better life choices. It’s a skill they will need for their entire lives. The class includes DVD lessons along with class discussion, and real-life examples, all while being taught from a Christian perspective and helps parents encourage one another to try this technique which really works.

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If you have any questions or would like to know when the next class is being offered, please visit our website, www.gshep.net, or give us a call at 920-921-8500.

Jesus’ Little Lambs continues to offer quality Christ-centered childcare Jesus’ Little Lambs Childcare Center located at 855 Martin Avenue in Fond du Lac continues to offer quality Christ-centered childcare to the community of Fond du Lac. The addition to the building was completed in 2012 and we are thrilled to offer the new enhancements of our building to the community for their childcare needs. The in-floor radiant heating, the sinks at the children’s level, the classrooms with more space and the child-friendly restrooms presents an atmosphere conducive

wearing these buttons that say, “How Can I Pray For You?” so we can pray more specifically for the needs of people in our community as they share them with us.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Our church family along with 10 other congregations in our community has joined together to prayer walk every street in our community each month. We pray for the people in our neighborhoods, work places, schools, stores, church buildings, and other places believing that God will meet their needs as they trust Him with their lives and what is represented by their lives. We pray using verses in the Bible and we use the acronym “BLESS” to pray the following:

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church’s overriding mission is to use the gospel of Jesus Christ in its truth and purity in order to nurture the faith of its members and to reach out to others so they might believe and enjoy the Savior’s free gift of eternal life as well. In order to do this, over the years the congregation has established various agencies of Christian education so that members of all ages may continue to grow in knowledge, faith, unity, and the ability to reach out to others. Our Lutheran elementary school, now in its 21st year, has 92 students in grades K-8 receiving a well-rounded education that meets and exceeds state standards. Most importantly, every subject is taught under the overriding umbrella of God’s life-giving Word. Our age 3 and 4 preschool is privileged to serve 32 enthusiastic students. We also offer Sunday

Body—health, protection, strength Labor—work, income, security Emotional— peace, hope, conviction Social—love, family, friends Spiritual—salvation, faith, grace full-time intentional interim pastor. We also have Rev. Rick Engen on board as a half-time interim visitation pastor. The two of them are guiding the congregation through the call process as the congregation prepares to call new pastors to lead them. We are also happy to announce that after an extensive search, we found our new full-time Christian educator/youth leader from within the congregation. Stephanie Korb took on that position in December. She is energetic and enthusiast about all of the youth and Christian education programs we currently have in place, as well as filled with some new ideas for the future. We continue to change and adapt to new facilities and new staff, but there is much excitement afoot about both. If you would like to tour the new facility, please call the church office 920-921-4545. If you have any questions about any of our youth or Christian education programs, please email Stephanie at youth@immanueltrinity. org. If you would like future information about the Immanuel-Trinity congregation and its programs, please go to our website for continuing updates www.immanueltrinity.org.

to help the child grow and learn in a warm and friendly environment. On top of all these improvements, Jesus’ Little Lambs mission continues to be the same: to offer quality, Christ-centered childcare to the community. It is that mission that drives all we do and it is that mission which sets us apart in the community. Our loving, caring staff has that focus in mind as they take care of the children entrusted to them. Jesus’ Little Lambs is excited about the opportunity to offer childcare to your family. We are a state licensed childcare, and we offer childcare from six weeks through twelve years. If you have any questions please visit www.gshep.net to watch an informational video about Jesus’ Little Lambs, or call the center at 921-6516 to schedule a tour. We hope to hear from you soon! morning classes in a vibrant Sunday School setting (age 4 through 8th grade), as well as a teen Bible study during the same 9:0010:00am time frame. Adults may attend faith-building Bible classes on Wednesday mornings at 8:45 and Sundays at 9:00, and at certain times of the year on Wednesday evenings as well. We have a church library just off our church entryway with an everexpanding selection of doctrinally sound Christian literature and other media for all ages. St. Paul’s is blessed to have two active children’s ministry groups called Lutheran Girl and Boy Pioneers with leaders whose love for children is evident. They meet monthly for fun activities indoors and out. They now enjoy their own computer-timed pine car derby track. We also have a dynamic women’s group called WinGS (Women in God’s Service) that serves the congregation and individuals through helpful projects all year long. In addition, we love to put people’s musical talents to use whenever possible, whether in one of our choirs or St. paul's evangelical Lutheran continued on page 7

Grace Reformed Church 163 East 18th Street, Fond du Lac

All Ages Encouraged to Attend • Sunday Worship: 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM Nursery Available for All Services • Christian Education: 9:45 AM • AWANA 6:00 PM Sundays • Middle School Youth Group - 6:00 PM Sunday Nights • High School Youth Group - 7:30 PM Sunday Nights • Small Groups meet throughout the week

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Broken Bread program impacts over 200 families each week Broken Bread, a mission of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul the Apostle, has been serving the community for twenty-three years, providing a free weekly meal and mostly perishable food to those in need. Broken Bread attendance increased 19% from 2012-2013. Since January of 2013 the program has served between 209 and 271 family units each week. A 2014 goal for Broken Bread is to provide more protein to the guests. Since September 2013, St. Paul’s Broken Bread program and the W.I.N.G.S. (Working Independently, Nurturing Goals for Success) special education program joined together to form a new program entitled St. Paul’s Wings. Under the direction of Val Lenz, special education teacher, and Terry HansenBeno, Broken Bread’s coordinator, St. Paul’s Wings meets every Wednesday to make a weekly meal for the Friday Broken Bread guests. Six to eight students age 16-21, assisted by special education aides, learn measurement and safety skills, kitchen set-up and clean-up routine, food preparation, and dishwasher operation. In addition to meal preparation, they package food donations from Faros Restaurant, Taycheetah Prison, and St. Agnes Hospital into smaller containers. Sorting, labeling, and transportation of food to shelving units are all skills the students practice on a weekly basis. Students also learn to follow multiple step directions, work cooperatively with others, practice problem solving skills,

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and develop initiative and independence. Thus far the students have prepared meatloaf, haystack turkey, stew, mini pizzas, spaghetti, soup, casseroles breads and other dishes. These meals are intended to be protein rich. Through the generous support of the Stone Foundation, Thrivant Financial for Lutherans, J.F.Ahern Co. and Fond du Lac Area Foundation the students don St. Paul’s Wings aprons and hats. They have purchased kitchen, storage and cooking supplies. Gloves, labels, food containers and carts have been purchased through the donations and provide safe, effective and efficient means to make the 125-150 meals per week. Not only have the donations helped with tangible items for the program but most importantly they have provided a real life experience for the students to acquire skills that will hopefully transfer into future job opportunities. For further information on the program, food donations or volunteer opportunities, call St. Paul’s Cathedral at (920) 921-3363 or Terry Hansen-Beno at (920) 904-7026 Another new program offered at St. Paul’s since October under the leadership of the Very Reverend Brian Beno, Dean of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral is a monthly meeting for River Park District Residents. Local residents, police, and Cathedral parish members are invited to gather every 1st Thursday from 6:30-7:30 at St. Paul’s to voice concerns, ideas, and suggestions. Working together as neighbors will make the River Park District a safe and cohesive district. A police officer representatives has been present at every meeting fully support the program.

Tom's Christian Tours is entering its 19th year of serving travelers from throughout the state of Wisconsin and beyond. From its beginning in 1995, Tom's Christian Tours has been known for providing quality travel experiences in a Christian atmosphere. The year 2013 brought a change to Tom's Christian Tours, as founders and owners of the company, Tom and Janie Niedfeldt of Fond duLac, retired and soldthe business. The new owners, Scott and Tammy Monroe, worked closely with the formerowners, so the transition was a seamless change for the travelers of TCT. The Tom's Christian Tours name

Beacon House celebrates 20 years, more than 1,000 clients served Twenty years of operation, admission of the 1,000th client and a catalytic role in creating a Heroin Summit. Huge milestones for The Beacon House, a Fond du Lac non-profit organization that began in 1993 when a small group of women, lead by Mary Ann Steffes, identified the desperate need for a women’s alcohol and drug treatment facility. The Beacon House was the first of its kind, a pioneer in the State. Today, it is one of Wisconsin’s premiere gender specific residential treatment facilities, a professionally credited program offering a transitional living experience for women with addiction. What makes the program truly unique is that mothers in need of treatment with young children are able to bring their little ones and care for them as they recover. The four level, twelve bed Victorian

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individually. Weekly worship opportunities are Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 7:45 & 10:15am. We add a Thursday service during the summer as a convenience for campers and travelers. If you would like to find out more about St.

Paul’s gospel ministry, please check out our website at www.stpaulslutherannfdl.com, or call Pastor Tom Behnke, Pastor Michael Kampman, or Principal Aaron Hartwig at 922-1080. We’re located at 1010 Adams Ave., North Fond du Lac, just across the street from the high school.

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CHURCH & SCHOOL 1010 Adams Ave. 922-1080

Tom's Christian Tours offers a variety of tours from a one-day shopping trip to week long deluxe coach tours throughout the United States to extensive international tours. Traveling may be a dream for many. Some may say they will travel when they have more time, or when they have more money, or when the kids leave the house. H. Jackson Brown Jr. stated , "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do ... Explore. Dream. Discover." home with attached counseling clinic is located at 166 South Park Avenue. Women come on referral from various counties, Native American tribes and hospitals throughout the state. The 90 to 120 day inpatient addiction treatment plan applies the principals of the AA 12 Step Program. Graduates return to their County of origin, healthier, clean and sober community members. Executive Director Mary Gerlach notes that Beacon House is on the receiving end of social trends and their negative outcomes. Concern over the volume of Heroin addicts referred to Beacon House prompted action. Beacon plans to collaborate a Heroin Summit for Fond du Lac. A pioneer program needs a pioneer fundraiser. Beacon House has two. For more information on Beacon House, to purchase candy or donate to the auction, call 920-923-.3999, or visit www. beaconhouse fdl.org to see what amazing items we have for auction.

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Serving the Fond du Lac area since 1995 Tom’s Christian Tours exists to provide quality travel experiences in a Christian atmosphere. May 4-10-Michigan at Tulip Time: Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth, Holland’s Tulip Festival, shows, 15 meals included. $1189*

If you come back to church, we promise not to throw the Book at you! At Hope Lutheran Church we believe in a loving and forgiving God. Come and join us each weekend as we open the Good Book together in worship. Saturday evening 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Studies 9:10 a.m. 260 Vincent Street, Fond du Lac 920-922-5130 • www.lifeathope.org WI-5001755063

June 4-16-Alaska 2014 Adventures: 13 day tour, roundtrip ﬂight, deluxe coach, Juneau, Whitehorse, Fairbanks, Denali NP, Anchorage. See Alaska by land! $3499* July 11·22-Black Hills and Colorado Rockies: deluxe coach tour, Mt. Rushmore, Denver highlights, Colorado Springs, includes 20 meals. Bring the kids and grandkids! $1749* August 14-27-Scotland, Wales, and London: 14 day tour, roundtrip air, 24 meals. Visit Glasgow & Edinburgh in Scotland, Liverpool, Stonehenge, and sights of London. $4399* Sept. 19-0ct. 6-Nova Scotia in Autumn: (A TCT favorite!) 18 day deluxe coach tour, visit Toronto, Quebec City, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, return through New England. $2799* October 18·26-Fall in Washington, D.C.: deluxe coach tour seeing the sights of our nation’s capital city, as well as Williamsburg, Mt. Vernon, and more. $TBA Nov. 30-Dec. 8 Mexico All-Inclusive: 1 night in Chicago, 7 night stay at all-inclusive Playacar Palace Resort in Playa Del Carmen. Includes airport shuttle, hotel, roundtrip ﬂight, $1500 in resort dollars/room. $1829/person *All prices based on double occupancy. Single, triple, and quad pricing is also available. Like us on Facebook for updates and pictures!

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Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation celebrates 25 years of success and results By Steve R. Jenkins, CEcD, PresidentFond du Lac Economic Development Corporation The Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is celebrating 25 years of service to the Fond du Lac County, its residents and businesses. We are proud to note during that 25 years, the FCEDC has assisted in one way or other 4,362 businesses and entrepreneurs that created jobs and tax base for the community! The investments made in the FCEDC during the 25 years have resulted in a stellar return on investment (ROI) for the public and private sectors that financially support the organization. The ROI on direct payroll created and retained was 125:1; for capital investment it was 247:1 and

The Housing Authority of the City of Fond du Lac By Louise M. Gudex, Executive Director The Housing Authority of the City of Fond du Lac received $500,454 in Capital Fund Program in 2013. In 2013 the Housing Authority acquired additional property for parking lot expansion at Rosalind Apartments. The Housing Authority now has ample parking at Rosalind Apartments for employees, residents and visitors. At Rosalind Apartments there are 135 units. The Housing Authority pays all utili-

for total economic impact it was 1,169:1! Great return on every dollar invested in the FCEDC! Over the last seven years, the FCEDC has facilitated in the creation of 2,832 new “primary” jobs, assisted in the retention of 1,950 “primary” jobs, and assisted in the attraction of $464 million in new industrial and commercial capital investment (tax base). The latter helps offset tax burdens on residential properties. The FCEDC also administers five revolving loan funds for business development. Over the years, the FCEDC has provided $14.7 million in loans, mostly to small businesses that has leveraged $148.8 million in new private investment for a 10:1 ratio. Other initiatives have included the creation of services to support the creation of new entrepreneurial and small business endeavors; business intelligence services to address the market and research needs of all businesses; creation of the Imagination Network for entrepreneurs and inventors; partnership with Fond du Lac County on the deployment of county-wide Internet Broadband services; and a robust Existing Business Program supporting the growth of existing employers. Over the next five years, through the New

Prosperity Initiative, the FCEDC will focus on three business sectors that offer the greatest opportunity for job growth in Fond du Lac County; collaborate with surrounding counties on cooperative marketing; target the creation of 2,000 new “primary” jobs that pay at or above the average wage in the County; facilitate the attraction of $500 million in new capital investment; increase the total number of businesses in the County; expand the services of the Existing Business Program; and fully deploy an entrepreneurial development system with our partners. To those who have supported the FCEDC over the years, we say “thank you” and ask for your continued support. For those who may not be fully aware of the FCEDC and would like to know more or become an investor partner, please contact me at 920.929.2063 or via email at steve@fcedc.com. We would love to have you involved in our important mission. Now, together, let’s move forward in the coming years to clearly establish Fond du Lac County with its many communities as the very best place in Wisconsin to live and operate a business.

ties. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent. Seventy six percent of the residents at Rosalind Apartments are over 50 years of age. A nurse, under contract from Fond du Lac County Public Health Department, assists residents once a week at no charge to them. There is a very active social club at Rosalind Apartments. In 2014 the windows will be replaced on sixth – tenth floor and air conditioning sleeves will be installed in the living rooms. The Housing Authority pays all utilities at Westnor Apartments. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent. A nurse, under contract from Fond du Lac County Public Health Department, assists residents once a week at no charge to them.

Westnor Apartments is a meal site for the Fond du Lac County Nutrition Program, Monday – Friday. Seventy five percent of the residents at Westnor Apartments are over the age of 50. In 2013 the Housing Authority replaced kitchen cabinets in the apartments. Grand Court Apartments has 31 one bedroom units of which 3 are handicap accessible units. In 2012 the Housing Authority replaced flooring in the Community Room and furniture in lobby at Grand Court Apartments. The Housing Authority pays for the heat, hot water, water and sewer and electricity for the common areas. A nurse, under contract from Fond du Lac County Public Health Department, assists residents once a week at no charge to

120 Sheboygan Street in Fond du Lac Highway Y in Lamartine Church Office: 920-921-8605 www.salemchurch.com Rev. Bill Beaton, Pastor

Salem Worship Times Saturday at Fond du Lac: 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Fond du Lac: 9:00 a.m. (Nursery Available) Sunday at Lamartine: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at Fond du Lac: 12:05 p.m. Find us on facebook

Sunday School for All Ages (September thru May) Lamartine: 10:00 a.m. Fond du Lac: 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Available)

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St. Cloud Church

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Family Resource Center supports many through pregnancy, parenting programs

The Family Resource Center (FRC), a FDL Area United Way partnering agency supports 4,300 children & families with pregnancy & parenting support through a variety of programs. On a monthly average, the Family Resource Center gives out 27 cans of formula, 14 cases of diapers, and 56 families come to the FRC for clothing for their children. FRC distributes infant care items believing that meeting children’s most basic needs will reduce stress in the family by lifting some of the financial burden. Through the actual exchange, FRC strives to empower the families to reach out to the agency for continued support and education in their ever-challenging role as parents. To contact the Family Resource Center, please call (920) 923-4110, stop and visit us at 104 S. Main Street, Suite 302 (3rd floor), visit our website: www.fdlfrc.org or check us out on Facebook! them. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent. Eighty seven percent of the residents at Grand Court Apartments are over the age of 50. The Calumet Apartments has 35 apartments; 1 efficiency, 33 one-bedroom units (6 are handicapped accessible) and 1 twobedroom unit. The building has a paved parking lot for the residents. There are accessible units available for rent at this time. The Housing Authority has an office in the building. One bedroom units are available for rent. The office number at the building is 929-7525. The Housing Authority owns 76 scattered site family units located in the City of FDL Housing Authority continued on page 9

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Fond du Lac. There are 14 two bedroom units, 33 three bedroom units, 24 four bedroom units and 5 five bedroom units. The main office for the Housing Authority is at 15 North Marr Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. If you are interested in residing at Grand Court, Rosalind or Westnor Apartments, contact the Housing Authority at 9293107 (Monday – Friday). Our website address is www.fdlpha.org. If you have any questions, please call me at 929-3107 extension 108. The Fond du Lac County Housing Authority owns 6 duplexes (12 units) in the Village of Fond du Lac. In addition, the Fond du Lac County Housing Authority owns Heather Meadows Apartments. Heather Meadows Apartments is located at 235 Winnebago Street, North Fond du Lac, is comprised of 30 one bedroom units and 1 two bedroom unit. This building is designed for elderly and disabled families. Ninety percent of the residents are over the age of 50. We have a very short waiting list for the building. Twice a month a nurse from Fond du Lac County provides services to the residents at no cost at Heather Meadows. The Housing Authority pays the heat, hot water, water and sewer and storm water utility. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted income for their rent. If you are interested in residing at Heather Meadows, contact the Housing Authority at 929-3107 (Monday – Friday). The Fond du Lac County Housing Authority served approximately 430 families per month with their rent under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in Fond du Lac County. In 2013, $1,577,915 was paid

to landlords in Housing Assistance Payments. Eighty-nine percent of the participants reside in the City of Fond du Lac. Participants reside in the City of Waupun (Fond du Lac County side), City of Ripon, Village of Campbellsport, Village of Eden, Village of North Fond du Lac and in the townships. In 2013, the HAND (Hamilton Area Neighborhood District) group decided to rename the neighborhood group to River Park. River Park is a better description of the neighborhood. The neighborhood group has been meeting since March 18, 2003. It opened its membership to all residents, landlords and community stakeholders in the area bounded by the Fond du Lac River on east and north, Western Avenue on the south and Brooke Street on the west. Reverend Gerald Bertsch from the Church of Peace was instrumental in the creation the group. The Housing Authority and various City of Fond du Lac departments are very active participants in the group. The group meets at 8 AM on the second Wednesday at the Church of Peace. In addition to the second Wednesday morning meetings held each month, first Thursday evening meetings are also offered to the members of the River Park neighborhood to discuss issues and to plan ways in which to improve the neighborhood and organize programs to benefit the neighborhood’s residents. Meetings are at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 51 W. Division St., first Thursday of each month, 6:30-7:30pm. For information: Fr. Brian Beno, 921-3363. Unfortunately, there is a perception from the community that crime is a problem in the neighborhood. However, data provided by the City of Fond du Lac Police Department doesn’t corroborate that perception. In 2013,

the Housing Authority allowed the City of Fond du Lac to have a substation by sharing our office space at the Calumet Apartments. Since 2003 the amount of development in the area has been substantial. The YMCA spent approximately $12 million, the Housing Authority spent approximately $4.2 million in renovations at the Calumet Apartments, Commonwealth Companies built units on Military Road, Western Avenue and Brooke Street; the Church of Peace reroofed the church, a convenience store was built on the corner of Military Road and Forest Avenue. Many homeowners and landlords spent substantial resources on their properties after the 2008 flood. Many undesirable properties were razed. They include the Kohl’s building, Combination Door, Pinky’s gas station, the Crossing Bar/Rooming House, the Hamilton Building and homes made not habitable due to the 2008 flood. The appearance of the neighborhood has improved due to improvements made by property owners, the City of Fond du Lac Code Enforcement Officer and the loans made to owners by the City of Fond du Lac Redevelopment Authority. The City of Fond du Lac did many infrastructure projects in the River Park area. The Fond du Lac community at large is enhanced by the efforts of this neighborhood group. The new community police districts will help all neighborhoods in the City of Fond du Lac. River Park shows the power of homeowner commitment to their neighborhood and that you can be a part of the solution rather than the problem.

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Sunday Worship 10:00am North Fond du Lac High School 325 McKinley Street NFDL 920-266-9875

recaps service to, accomplishments in FDL community By Fond du Lac City Manager Joseph Moore We in city government are honored to serve the citizens of Fond du Lac. We work with a passion for excellence and a commitment to service every day. Just like the water crew who digs the hole and climbs into it in the middle of the night in freezing temperatures to fix the broken pipe and restore water to the neighborhood, your city employees are dedicated to working hard for you. What follows is mostly a retrospective summary of the past year with some insight about this year. To begin, you might find the following information interesting and indicative of how we in city government operate on your behalf, while also making improvements in our service and to our city. In 2013 your: • Fire Department responded to over 7,000 fire alarms and ambulance calls. • Police Department responded to over 58,000 calls for police department action, averaging 160 per day. Of those calls 13,751, or an average of 38 per day, resulted in arrests or reports being generated by officers. • Library circulated over 800,000 items and hosted record setting participation in the summer reading program. Even the Express Branch near Festival experienced continued growth, serving more city residents than ever. • Senior Center completely renovated its interior spaces with donated funds and served over 2,500 members. • Comptroller received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fourteenth consecutive year. • Public Works Department maintained and improved your 17 parks, nearly 200 miles of streets and roads and delivered an average of 4.5 million gallons of drinking water each day throughout the city. Those are just a few examples of the magnitude of municipal service. In that context we continue to seek improvement in all we do every day. Among many others, here are some examples of how we did that in 2013: City Manager continued on page 10

Celebrating over 50 years of ministry

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Saturday Worship 5:30pm Sunday Worship 9:00am & 10:30am 201 Edgewood Drive 920-324-5007

BIBLE CHURCH

70 E. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac (One block east of Main St.)

Pastor Ken Kramer • 921-0530

www.calvarybiblefdl.org

Fully Staffed Nursery & Children’s Church Please come join us at one of our weekend services, where we are seeking to joyously lift up the name of the Lord Jesus Christ through contemporary worship and relevant preaching from God’s Word. WI-5001754721

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Sunday Worship 9:00 A.M. Adult Bible Study (Sept. - May) 10:15 A.M. Sunday School (Sept.- May) 10:15 A.M. Holy Communion is celebrated on the ﬁrst and third Sunday of the months and all Festivals.

“Preaching the Living Word of God” Sunday School

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March 12 - Lenten Service • 7:00

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March 19 - Lenten Service • 7:00 March 26 - Lenten Service • 7:00

Divine Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church

1081 Prospect Avenue North Fond du Lac, WI 54937 (920) 923-1532

Pastor Allen H. Bramstadt Parsonage (920) 921-8630 divinesaviorlcms@gmail.com

Worship Service

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Bible Study and Prayer

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Ladies Bible Study

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Couples Bible Study

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We are a “Bible” church! We are not “seeker sensitive,” “purpose driven,“ “or“emergent” but are unashamedly and unapologetically conservative, fundamental, evangelistic and Christ-centered. Some may consider us “Old-fashioned” as we still use hymnals for the majority of our worship music and there is a strong emphasis on reading and preaching God’s Word, but our love of God and one another is fresh and new, and many ﬁnd the atmosphere here warm, friendly and reminiscent of what “Church” used to be! Visitors are always welcome!

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• In response to a desire for better bicycle and pedestrian recreational opportunities we published a plan that will result in a 16 mile loop around and throughout the city. • We began the dredging of the channels in Lakeside Park to restore them to their former depths. • With the help of many generous donors, we replaced and improved the Hamilton Park playground. • In partnership with the County we improved and reopened Pioneer Road. • The Police Department implemented District Policing, which resulted in decreases in crime in our historically most challenging neighborhoods. • Your water department began construction of a new well within the city to

meet future demands and it installed a vastly improved water treatment system for radium removal. • We installed public-access Wi-Fi for use in Lakeside Park and the Harbor. The city’s financial status remains strong as indicated by Standard and Poor’s renewal of our AA bond rating. That, along with continued business expansion, points to a bright future in 2014, a year in which you should expect to see the construction of a Loves Truck Stop on the southern part of the city, the opening of Setzer Trucking’s new terminal in our business park, the Holiday Inn’s expansion with a new hotel and conference center and the Grande Cheese headquarters building across from the expanding Agnesian Health Care facility on Camelot. In total the value of new commercial and industrial construction

Main Street. You would be right in asking about the challenges we foresee. Number one among them is the Emerald Ash Borer. Left untreated, our Ash trees will be destroyed and yet treatment is expensive and a never ending requirement once it’s started. Alternatively, tree removal is expensive, although less so than treatment, and can destroy the character of a neighborhood or park. Developing the right solutions and paying for them will be an important topic of conversation next year and beyond. While 2013 was a good year by many accounts we are committed to making 2014 better. We will continue our commitment to serving you, recruiting and retaining businesses, and intelligently dealing with the challenges as they emerge. Throughout it all, our people remain prepared to respond to your needs.

more than doubled in 2013 over 2012, increasing from over $26 million to over $53 million. Not only did Fond du Lac benefit from that investment, but also from the opening of two wonderful cultural amenities, The Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts and the Childrens Musuem. Looking forward you can also expect to see business expansion adjacent to the mall and across from Festival as businesses seek out the benefit of locating near Johnson Street. We’ve noticed, and perhaps you have too, that our city has no signs welcoming visitors a not many other signs within the city directing people to their destination. In 2014 we will change that by installing both welcome and directional signs to further enhance people’s experience when they visit. We’ll also install public access Wi-Fi in the downtown to enhance people’s productive mobility when they are on or near

Country Church on the Ridge

Pilgrim United Church of Christ • Sunday Worship ( June - August) 9:00am • Sunday Worship (Sept. - May) 8:00am and 10:30am • Sunday Education for all ages (Sept. - May) 9:00am • Infant care provided • Hearing impaired • Handicapped access

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“Small enough to know you, llarge arge ar ge e enough noug no ugh ug h to s serve erve er ve yyou.” ou.” ou SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9am SUNDAY CHRISTIAN ED: 8:20am Adult Bible Study Children’s School-During Worship WEDNESDAY: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 6:30-7:30pm

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Serving Christ for 155 years!

Salem-Eldorado UMC W7910 Church Road, Fond du Lac, WI 54937

Located west of FDL on Cty. Rd. I (between Hwy 23 and Cty. Rd. N)

923.5770 • (Lynn Messner - Lay Leader)

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Sunday Classes for All Ages 9:00 am Opportunities for all ages & interests to learn & share

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Bread of Life Family Worship Center Church

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Worship Service: Sunday 10:00am Pastor Herb Haywood Worshipclasses Service: Sunday 12:30 pm 9:00 am Sunday for All Ages

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Opportunities for All Ages & La Luz del Mundo Inglesia

PastorInterests Lucio Mejiato Learn & Share Servicio de la Adoración: Domingo 4:00 pm

Memorial MemorialBaptist BaptistChurch Church

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North Fond du Lac Police Department receives equipment grant in 2013 In September, the department was notified that it had been selected as a recipient of a $4,000 traffic safety equipment grant for its participation in the DOT traffic safety Click It or Ticket initiative. With that money, the department was able to purchase two new radars to replace older aging equipment. “Our traffic safety enforcement efforts during Click It or Ticket and throughout the year help save lives and prevent serious injuries,” said Chief Darren Pautsch. “We will continue to participate in these efforts as we strive to reduce the number of preventable traffic deaths to zero in Wisconsin.” According to the DOT, in Wisconsin during 2011, speed was listed as a contributing cause in 16.3% of all crashes and in 27.4% of all fatal crashes. Radar is a proven, effective law enforcement tool to stop drivers jeopardizing others’ safety by disobeying speed limits. Encouraging responsible driving through speed enforcement enables police to improve the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and all others utilizing our roadways.

Drug Drop Box installed at NFDL Police Department North Fond du Lac police have partnered with Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac County to offer a new permanent pharmaceutical collection and disposal site. A Drug Drop Box was installed in the lobby of the police department in July 2013. Police Chief Darren Pautsch says the program was started to provide a safe and environmentally friendly means of getting rid of unused prescription drugs in North Fond du Lac. He points to alarming increases in cases of misuse and overdose deaths,

which have drawn the attention of public health officials and police agencies across the country. Chief Pautsch also points out the overwhelming success of the National Drug Take-back events that North Fond du Lac police have participated in during the last several years. These factors motivated police to install the permanent lock box so that residents have a convenient means to remove unwanted/unused prescriptions from their homes. It also protects our environment from medications being disposed of in landfills or being flushed. The Drug Drop Box was funded by a grant from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators. The box is located at the North Fond du Lac Police Department on Garfield Street. The Drug Drop Box will be accessible to residents during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. They do ask individuals to remove any pills or capsules from their original containers and secure them in “zip lock” style bags before putting them in the box.

Staffing changes for NFDL Police Department In 2013, the North Fond du Lac Police Department continued to see additional staffing changes. In April, Officer Steven Petrie resigned to pursue other interests. His departure created a vacancy at the School Resource Officer position. The SRO assignment was offered to and accepted by Officer Shawn Hendrix. Officer Hendrix has worked for NFPD since 2001 and has been very active in investigations and the Department’s Honor Guard. The North Fond du Lac Police Department and the North Fond du Lac School District have engaged in a collaborative SRO partnership since 2002. The SRO position serves as a liaison between the Police Department and the schools in which

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they serve, but the responsibility does not stop there. School Resource Officers also educate and advise in their positions. A month after Hendrix’ appointment, School District Administrator Aaron Sadoff had the following to say about the new SRO, “He is reliable, present, caring, eager to learn, dedicated and has added value to our staff.” Also in April, the North Fond du Lac Police Department hired a new full-time officer. Amanda Fischer earned a Bachelors Degree from UW-Oshkosh and completed the Law Enforcement Recruit Academy at FVTC in Appleton. She worked as a CSO at Neenah PD, as well as serving as a part-time officer for New Holstein PD. Fischer also worked as a parking enforcement officer for the City of Fond du Lac before being hired by NFPD. Amanda is currently working the 3pm to 11am shift.

NFDL Police Benevolent Association helps make a difference The North Fond du Lac Police Benevolent Association is comprised of all the sworn and civilian personnel of the North Fond du Lac Police Department. The principal purpose of the North Fond du Lac Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is to enhance the general welfare of the community, and to promote the continuing growth and overall health of the community. In 2013, the North Fond du Lac PBA reached out to the community through a number of charitable efforts. On September 27th, the first “roll call” tablet, which contains the names of 253 local veterans, was placed at the site of the NFDL Veterans Memorial. The Police Benevolent Association has proudly donated $12,000 to this moving and lasting tribute to veterans from all wars. The Veterans Memorial serves as a constant reminder of the selfless service and countless sacrifices made by brave men and women from North Fond du Lac. The

Come join us Sunday morning for Biblical teaching as together we reach and restore the hurting toward wholeness in Christ.

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The North Fond du Lac Police Benevolent Association greatly appreciates the support it receives from the citizens and businesses of North Fond du Lac and surrounding communities. By working together, we truly are making a difference in our community.

271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac WI 54937-7508 Phone: (920) 921-0580 • Fax: (920) 922-4866 info@hffdl.org • www.hffdl.org

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Sacred Heart St. Peter Holy Family

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St. Mary Holy Family St. Peter Sacred Heart St. Mary Holy Family Sacred Heart St. Mary (Spanish) Sacred Heart

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On Friday, December 20, 2013, the North Fond du Lac Police Benevolent Association concluded its annual Food for Families program by delivering gifts and other items to ten area families that the Department adopted this past holiday season. Each year a number of area individuals, families, clubs, organizations, churches, schools, and businesses help make this program possible through their generous contributions.

Holy Family Parish Center

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We also supported several other local efforts such as the Spillman Library Summer Reading Program and the Horace Mann High School Post Prom party. As always, the PBA also provided cash scholarships to two graduates of Horace Mann High School. Stephanie Neas and Ross Schwartz were recently awarded North Fond du Lac Police Benevolent Association scholarships for 2013. The scholarships are offered by the Police Benevolent Association annually to graduating seniors of North Fond du Lac High School.

271 Fourth Street Way (Corner of Co. Rd. T [Fourth St. Rd.] & Co. Rd. K) 200 S. Peters Ave (Corner of S. Peters & Western Aves.) 59 E. Merrill Ave (Corner of Merrill Ave. & Marquette St.) N 8079 Church Rd., Malone (Corner of Co. Rd. WH & Church Rd.)

Sacred Heart

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Additionally, throughout the course of the year, the PBA was able to provide financial assistance to several great causes including the Police Unity Tour, a bicycle ride from Portsmouth, Virginia to the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial in Washington DC. The Police Unity Tour is an effort to raise awareness about those officers who have died in the line of duty and to raise money for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial. The North Fond du Lac PBA helped sponsor four riders from the Fond du Lac Police Department who participated in the ride.

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RECONCILIATION:

(Thursdays) 7:15am Holy Family 7:30am Sacred Heart (Saturdays) 8:30am St. Mary 3:15pm Sacred Heart & St. Peter (Sundays) 11:15am St. Mary (Spanish)

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Fond Du Lac County Parks and Trails updated; new projects developed by Sam Tobias, Director of Planning and Parks, FDL County Wolf Lake County Park Bathroom After removal of a leaking, 1960s pit toilet, the county built a new public bathroom complete with changing rooms and running water. The $300,000 project, completed in late summer, provides park users with a complete bathroom with private changing areas and outdoor showers for rinsing off after swimming in the lake. Improvements included a new electrical service, a new well and a new septic system. The public swimming beach is one of the very best in Fond du Lac County and the 2013 improvements should result in an increase in park users and swimmers.

Fond du lac County Sheriff’s office implements retirements, promotions and new hires in 2013 The members of the Fond du Lac County Sheriff ’s Office continued the Mission of the Sheriff ’s Office, serving all people within Fond du Lac County with respect, fairness, and compassion. This is done through our commitment to the Prevention of Crime, Protection of Life and Property, Preservation of Peace and Order, Enforcement of Laws and Ordinances, Safekeeping of Offenders and the Safeguarding of Constitutional Guarantees. We have seen a number of retirements, promotions and new hires in 2013. In

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In addition to the bathroom building, the County also rebuilt the parking lot on the south side of the park. An existing drainage swale that carries water into Wolf Lake was planted with native grasses and shrubs to better hold soil and provides filtration of storm water. Trails The County Parks Department did no new trail projects in 2013. However, a few things happened with trails that deserve a mention. The County Highway Department completed its CTH CC/Pioneer Road project that includes a new side path that connects with the 2012 extension of the Wild Goose Trail. As CTH CC/Pioneer Road is rebuilt in future years, the plan calls for the extension of the side path with an eventual connection with the Prairie Trail. The Fond du Lac Loop project that took off in 2013 is creating helping to create demand for an eventual 15-mile trail loop within Fond du Lac, connecting many existing city and county trails into a single continuous loop for walking, running and

bicycling. The Prairie Trail hosted a half-marathon early last summer. This second-year event was a fundraiser to support Wisconsin’s veterans. The organizers, Salute the Troops, experienced a great turnout for their run. Nearly 300 runners completed the half-marathon event that was run in part on the Prairie Trail. Look for this run again on May 25, 2014. In southeast Fond du Lac County, the Eisenbahn Trail in both Washington and Fond du Lac Counties hosted a nearly 300-runner marathon run organized by the Council on AODA of Washington County. The marathon has become a regular date on the calendar for runners from all over southeast Wisconsin. The gravel screenings trail surface is a favorite among runners. April 27, 2014 marks the fourth annual Eisenbahn Marathon that includes full, half and quarter marathon events. Proceeds from the races help fund the Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse of Washington County.

Columbia Park Observation Tower BASE Group from Denver, Colorado, repainted the observation tower. A fresh coat of paint makes the tower look like new, covers extensive graffiti that accumulated over the years and protects the steel structure. Electro Plating of Fond du Lac refurbished the brass donor plaques, making many of them look brand new again. Project completion occurred in late summer. Veteran’s Park During the 2013 startup of the park fountain, county workers discovered multiple problems with the electrical system that powers the lights and pumps in the fountain. Old fountain wiring had pretty much worn out and leakage through the protective wire covering caused multiple short outs. Once dollars were found to make unanticipated repairs, the entire electrical system in the fountain was replaced in a way to make the wiring as waterproof as possible. Leasa Electric completed most of the repair work for us.

the patrol division, Sergeant John Toney retired after 33 years of service, Deputy Eric Halbach was promoted to Sergeant. Detective Christine Hess retired after 30 years of service and Deputy Panagiotis “Pete” Vergos was promoted to the position of Detective. Gregory Anderson and Brennan Wagner were hired as Patrol Deputies. In the Jail, Correctional Deputy Mike Putz and Head Cook Janet Birschbach retired, Tanya Golembeski and Henry Guell were hired as Correctional Deputies. With a number of promotions that occurred in the latter part of 2012, the Sheriff ’s Office was in transition for a good part of 2013. Lieutenant Ryan Waldschmidt was assigned as the SWAT Commander and with the retirement of Nick Evans from the SWAT Team, Sergeant James Borgen took over as the Assistant SWAT Commander. The SWAT team continued to

train with the new Oshkosh Truck Tactical Protection Vehicle, as well as training with other jurisdictions to enhance our ability to respond to various situations. Other specialized units of the Sheriff ’s Office have continued to train and respond to incidents with the county and adjoining counties. The Sheriff ’s Amphibious Rescue Craft and Dive team have responded to a number of incidents on Lake Winnebago, as well as assisting the Calumet County Sheriff ’s Office. The Crash Investigation Team assisted deputies in investigating several fatal crashes which resulted in a number of felony convictions. The patrol deputies have been busy handling over 15,000 calls for service, including 148 domestics, 734 traffic crashes, 454 runoffs, 676 car deer crashes, 1100 motorist assists, 890 reckless drivers and over 1000 transports. Deputies have been aggressively patrolling the highways in the county, addressing areas of concern and

promoting a proactive approach to traffic concerns. Deputies initiated over 12,000 traffic stops, issuing 8,181 citations and 8,193 warnings. (Citations 3831 speeding, 237 OWI, 300 Registration violations, 817 Drivers license violations and 478 seat belt violations.) In addition deputies issued 160 citations for underage consumption of alcohol, 16 citations for Social Hosting violations, 147 citations for drug violations, and 53 for disorderly conduct. Deputies handled 9 traffic fatalities, a number which is down significantly from 2012. The Detectives have continued with a steady workload involving sexual assaults, burglaries, thefts and assaults. Most notable were the Reckless Homicide arrests related to a drug death, multiple commercial burglaries and an armed robbery arrests, the resolution of a reckless injury case involving the use of a dog. Detectives FDL CO Sheriff's continued on page 13

First Presbyterian Church Come discover loving and inclusive fellowship

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Carlos Ancheta, Pastor

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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

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also worked on the retrial of Fairly Earls on a 1997 sexual assault of a child charge.

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The Jail Division had 3427 bookings with an average daily population of 252 residents. The Sheriff has worked hard to market the Jail and Juvenile Center to other counties in an effort to raise jail revenue, resulting in a contract with Winnebago County to supervise and care for their Juveniles. We continue to house State of Wisconsin Extended Supervision Inmates, adding to the jail revenue.

In June of 2013, the City of Fond du Lac Police Department implemented a Domestic Violence Intervention Team (DVIT). The DVIT has two basic goals; 1) to provide greater support and services to the victims of domestic violence, 2) to put together a stronger case for prosecution. Through greater victim awareness and support and an increase or strengthening of criminal prosecutions, the team aims to hold offenders more accountable, reduce the domestic violence recidivism rate and, ultimately, reduce the occurrence of domestic violence in our community. The Police Department’s Domestic Violence Intervention Team is comprised of 2 Lieuten-

ants and 10 Police Officers that work to fulfill the mission and objectives established for the team. The City of Fond du Lac Police Department responds to about 1,000 domestic disturbance related incidents a year. About one third of those incidents results in a criminal arrest for domestic violence related offenses. Tragically, as most probably realize, the majority of the homicides that occur in our community are domestic related. As a part of the implementation of the DVIT, the Police Department has partnered with the St Agnes Hospital Domestic Violence Program and the Solutions Center. The partnership between the agencies has allowed for increased communication on how to address domestic violence in the community. Through this follow-up protocol, law enforcement along with the community domestic violence agencies have been able to team up and get

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victims of domestic violence counseling services, housing, legal advocacy to help pursue restraining orders and divorce, and referrals to other resources that may be needed. On October 11, 2013, the Police Department was honored to receive the 2013 “Those Who Care About Domestic Violence” Award presented by the St. Agnes Hospital Domestic Violence Program and the Solutions Center for its DVIT team efforts and initiatives.

Fond du Lac Police reflect on first year of district policing July of 2013 marked the one year anniversary of the Fond du Lac Police Department’s move to a Problem Oriented/District Policing philosophy. As part of the initiative, the Department divided up the city into three geographically based districts, East, Central FDL Police continued on page 14

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and West. Each of the three districts is overseen by a Patrol Captain who serves as the district commander. In addition, each district has two patrol lieutenants assigned to it and the Officers assigned to the individual districts work in that area for at least a full year. Although only one year into this philosophical change in how the Department polices the community, we have seen some encouraging results in all of our districts. In the East District, thru collaboration with police, neighbors and residents, Officers identified an apartment complex that was subject to disproportionately high calls for service including numerous complaints of illegal drug activity, disorderly conduct and other quality of life violations as being a priority to concentrate their efforts on. The East District Team’s Response: •Enforcement 1.Directed Areas of Patrol and Saturation Patrol 2.More Foot Patrol 3.Decreased tolerances for all violations 4.Stronger emphasis on gathering and sharing intelligence 5.Specific drug enforcement targets •Build trust, relationships and open lines of communication with residents 1.Neighborhood parties and gatherings 2.Time spent talking with people 3.Time spent playing and interacting with the kids •Build a partnership with the landlords 1.Identify common goals – prevent problems and improve quality of life 2.Sharing of information 3.Constant communication 4.Tenant rules 5.Increased screening of tenants 6.Evictions The results were: • Pre – POPS July 2011 to June 2012 = 197 Incidents/Calls for Service • Post – POPS July 2012 to June 2013 = 151 Incidents/Calls for Service • 23% reduction in just one year!

In the Central District, Officers identified and targeted quality of life violations and criminal activity in the downtown bar area. This area in the past has been the focus of numerous property crimes and quality of life violations. The Central District’s Teams Response: • Strict enforcement • Tavern Liaisons – built stronger partnerships with owners, bartenders, bouncers • 320% increase in foot patrol and presence in/around taverns The results were: • 2012 vs 2013 o Crimes Against Property 565 vs 323 43% Decrease o Quality of Life Complaints 497 vs 309 38% Decrease In the West District, Officers collaborated with the Management staff at a local apartment complex subject to disproportionately high calls for service including numerous complaints of illegal drug activity, disorderly conduct and other quality of life violations as being a priority to concentrate their efforts on. The West District Team’s Response: • Enforcement o Directed Areas of Patrol and Saturation Patrol o More Foot Patrol o Decreased tolerances for all violations o Stronger emphasis on gathering and sharing intelligence • Build trust, relationships and open lines of communication with residents o Neighborhood parties o Time spent talking with people o Time spent playing and interacting with the kids • Build a partnership with the landlords o Identify common goals – prevent problems and improve quality of life o Sharing of information o Constant communication o Tenant rules o Increased screening of tenants

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oEvictions The results were: • Pre – POPS July 2011 to June 2012 = 34 Incidents • Post – POPS July 2012 to June 2013 = 12 Incidents • 65% reduction in just one year!

Highway Department By Thomas Janke, Highway Commissioner Unlike the previous year, Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with us in 2013 to get started early on our projects. Nevertheless, once we did start we worked right up until Thanksgiving to get everything accomplished. In addition to the large scale Pioneer Road Underpass project that was completed, the Highway Department crews installed over 56,000 tons of asphalt on our County Highway System. The majority of the paving was done on 4 major County Highways. Crews started with CTH K resurfacing from Dodge County north to CTH V. This included the replacement of deteriorated culverts and the grading and paving of a wider shoulder area. Extremely deteriorated pavement was replaced. A new 2 plus inch asphalt surface course was added over the entire road, along with updates to one of the bridges. The bridge on the highway had new beam guard and end-treatments installed. The under-deck was refurbished by removing all of the delaminated concrete, cleaning the steel and installing new shotcrete. From there we moved on to CTH W from USH 45 north to CTH H. This was a similar project to CTH K, in which we added a paved shoulder in certain areas. After installing the necessary replacement cross culverts, selectively milling and base patching, we resurfaced the existing pavement. Both CTH K and CTH W were then shouldered and new pavement markings

were added to complete the projects. From these projects, we milled and overlaid CTH VV Pioneer Road from west of Main Street east to USH 45. This project removed approximately 2 inches of existing pavement before installing the new surface course. Pavement marking was added with a newly defined bike lane to provide for safer on-road bike accommodations. The final project of 2013 included the full reconstruction of CTH M, from Olden Road north to the County Line. County crews reconstructed and widened the first mile stretch while a private contractor reconstructed the remaining 1.5 miles of the highway. The entire stretch was widened to accommodate 30 feet of pavement width. Cross culverts were replaced or widened, including a new 10 feet concrete box culvert. Both vertical and horizontal curves and intersections were brought up to meet current standards. County crews then installed the new pavement, shoulders, signs and pavement markings to complete the upgrade. The other large scale reconstruction project that occurred was a section of CTH V, from north of CTH F and then to the south for approximately 1 mile. This included a new 100 feet long bridge and a complete reconstruction of the highway. The intersection with CTH F was enhanced with better sight distance and realignment; the new bridge is nearly 20 feet higher than the previous bridge, which improves the road profile and geometry. In total, over 15 miles of County highways were upgraded throughout Fond du Lac County. With the exception of the large scale reconstruction, all work done on these highways was performed by the same individuals that plow the roads in the winter, using the same equipment, which makes very good use of staff and equipment. Highway Commission continued on page 15

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Pioneer Road opens after expansion project After nearly 3 years of construction, CTH VV, or Pioneer Road as it is commonly known, finally reopened to traffic on November 13, 2013. The project endured many struggles and delays but the end result was well worth the wait. The project was driven by the need for a grade separation instead of the previous at-grade railroad intersection with Pioneer Road. Upon completion, the project included a new river crossing bridge, the railroad bridge, a 4-lane concrete divided highway, 2 roundabout intersections at Morris Hickory Streets, and a multi-use bike and pedestrian trail that connects to the Wild Goose State Trail. The project consisted of expanding the rural 2-lane highway with steep open ditches to an urban 4-lane highway with storm sewer and curb and gutter. Some portions of the corridor are divided, with a grass median. A large amount of material needed to be excavated in order to convert the at-grade intersection of highway and railroad to its final configuration of the railroad bridge over the highway. This presented engineering and architectural challenges because of the embankments which were created. The construction of large retaining walls to hold back the embankment offered an opportunity to enhance the project with architectural treatments by using form liners and staining, which created the look of natural stone walls. These enhancements were carried through on both the 106 feet long steel girder railroad bridge and the 102 feet long pre-stressed concrete girder river crossing bridge. Gaging by how the traffic flows now, as well as by the overall look, this project has been deemed a complete success. The traffic gridlock that was caused by a daily minimum of 20 trains crossing the at-grade intersection no longer exists. The project enhances the overall aesthetics of the corridor. The intersections are operating exceptionally well, even when shift changes from Mercury Marine occur. Mercury Marine is the largest traffic generator in the area, as well as one of the largest employers in the county. The added bike and pedestrian trail allows for additional

access to the Wild Goose Trail and completes the overall corridor. Through a donation from Michels Corporation, a granite monument was added along the trail in remembrance of Fond du Lac County Highway employee Dennis Roeseler who was assigned to CTH VV Pioneer Road. Dennis was killed while working within a work zone on USH 41. The monument serves as both a remembrance of a fallen co-worker and a permanent reminder to pay attention while driving through any work zone.

Construction activity on the rise in City of Fond du Lac

By Wayne Rollin The big news in local development in 2013 was the volume of activity, with $68 million in industrial, commercial and residential construction in the City of Fond du Lac. This is the highest number in recent memory and up 66% over 2012, also a fairly strong year. This includes $53.5 million in commercial and industrial construction, compared to the ten-year annual average of $21 million. The industrial sector is the major driver of the local economy so it is good to see continued growth in this area. Mercury Marine added more than 60,000 square feet in two places, having already constructed three additions last year. Wells Manufacturing moved into their new 62,000 square foot addition at their Rolling Meadows Drive plant. McNeilus Steel moved into their 90,000 square foot addition in the Southwest Industrial Park. Conway Freight started construction of a 50,000 square foot 96 bay trucking terminal in the Fox Ridge Business Park. Schmidt Industries on South Hickory Street purchased the property next door and is adding 11,000 square feet. There were new warehouses built on Brooke Street, Industrial Parkway and at Hoerth Storage. Evaporator Dryer Technologies purchased a lot in the West Industrial Park for construction of a new building in 2014. City, County and State of Wisconsin economic development assistance was utilized in several of these industrial projects. Altogether, a pretty

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good year in industrial development. We also saw strong growth in the commercial sector. The largest single project is the 50,000 square foot expansion of the Agnesian Health Care clinic on Camelot Drive. A new 15,000 square foot Walgreens is being built at the intersection of East Johnson Street and Country Lane, which involves extending Country Lane and will open up additional land for development. Roberts Homes is building a new 8800 square foot building on South Main Street and the Riverwood development nearby is being expanded by 4900 square feet. Excel Engineering added 9000 square feet to its Camelot Drive office building. Commonwealth Development purchased the dilapidated old trucking terminal on Pioneer Road, demolished the building and sold the land to Schieks Camping Center for their new sales center. Several other significant projects have already been approved for 2014, although they are not yet underway. Agenesian will be adding a separate 48,000 square foot building to its Camelot drive campus and Grande Cheese will be constructing a new corporate headquarters building across the street. A new 91-room Holiday Inn Express will be built next to the Holiday Inn, and a conference center will be added to the existing Holiday Inn. Loves Travel Center has purchased the 18 acres at the southwest quadrant of Highway 41 and Hickory Street for the construction of a large truck stop and convenience store. Kwik Trip has purchased the former Walgreens building at the corner of Johnson and Main. They plan to remove the existing building and replace it with a new Kwik Trip store in early 2014. Hardees is building a new restaurant at the Forest Mall, and when that is finished the existing Hardees will be demolished and a new Panera Bread restaurant will be constructed at that location. These and other projects in the pipeline indicate another busy year in commercial development for 2014. There were 22 new single-family homes built in Fond du Lac in 2013, about the same as the previous year. There were also 10 duplex units and 40 multi-family units started in 2013, bringing the total number of units to 72 for the year compared to the ten-year average of 105 per year. This (Held at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran School, NFDL)

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The city also continued with its housing rehabilitation program in the central area, making 15 rehabilitation loans to homeowners for a total of $259,000. Typically the loans finance improvements like new roofs, siding and windows, helping to keep older homes in good condition and to preserve neighborhoods. The loans don’t have to be paid back until the home is sold, and then the funds are repaid to a revolving loan fund to benefit other homeowners in the future. We also acquired and rehabilitated three run-down houses that had become neighborhood problems, selling the remodeled homes to first-time home buyers. In a continuation of a very productive relationship, another residential lot was provided to Habitat for Humanity, which has become a wonderful community partner. Finally, three tax-foreclosed properties were acquired from Fond du Lac County for redevelopment. All of these neighborhood preservation efforts are funded entirely with federal money, and wouldn’t be possible without the federal assistance.

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The relocation of Wells Manufacturing from Brooke Street to Rolling Meadows Drive has opened up a new opportunity. Part of the assistance the city provided to Wells (along with financial assistance from the City, County and State) included taking ownership of the company’s manufacturing complex along Brooke Street. Parts of the facility are well over 100 years old, and there are some issues with environmental contamination. The city had planned to tear down the buildings and attempt to redevelop the site, but a local company proposed an alternate vision. Under an agreement with the city, federal and state funds are being used for asbestos removal, partial demolition and environmental mitigation. When this is completed Commonwealth Development will take ownership of the buildings and relocate its offices, construction company and landscaping company to the site, which will also be the future home of a retail landscape center and hopefully some other activities.

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Good things continue to happen in the downtown area. The Thelma Center for the Arts (formerly the Windhover, now expanded) opened in 2013, and is already generating increased activity in the area. The Children’s Museum relocated to bigger and better space at Scott and Main, which will have a positive impact on that commercial center. Commonwealth Development opened its new 46 unit senior apartment building, along with a coffee shop, on Macy Street at the site of the former Rent-it Shop. The city reconstructed the public parking lot at Division and Macy Streets, and (with the help of a kind donation by Judith Berger) redeveloped the vacant lot at 84 South Main Street into a pocket park. Ben Braunberger has transformed the former overhead door building at Western and Military into an art gallery, expected to open soon.

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St. Mary’s Springs Academy

to enlarge footprint on history By Taima Kern | Action Reporter Media While governments rose and fell, depressions ebbed and flowed, and wars were fought, won, and lost, St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac has stood. In 1862, there was only a one-room school within the St. Mary’s Parish. Is was the first, and was soon followed by St. Joseph, St. Louis, St. Patrick, Presentation and Sacred Heart. These heads of the Catholic parochial schools, known currently as FACES (Fond du Lac Area Catholic Education System), have now turned toward the future. “The visionaries of St. Mary’s Springs Academy, time after time, chose to take measures and risks to make a premier Catholic education available for all families in our community. In 1908, 1928 and 1968, our forefathers answered the call to revitalize St. Mary’s Springs,” said President Kevin Shaw of St. Mary’s Springs Academy. “Now, the Second Century Campaign for SMSA brings us to the same opportunity. Our momentum is building.” In all things there is transition. Many were sad to see the fall of Old Main, an iconic building on the St. Mary’s Springs Academy grounds which housed a gymnasium, auditorium, business office, parlor and classrooms. It had been abandoned in 2003, and the cost to maintain or refit a building of its age outweighed any benefit that would have come from it, Shaw noted. Boyle Hall, which housed borders, had the same fate and was torn down in

2005 after being vacant for nearly 25 years. In addition, the buildings presently housing the elementary schools of St. Mary’s (grades 3 through 8) and St. Joseph’s (three-year-old Kindergarten through grade two) are both over fifty years old and also poorly functioning to meet the 21st century demands for quality of education. But a new plan is in the works. Phase one, slated to start in 2014, will herald a remodel and reconfiguration of the present high school. In 2015, phase two will see additions and expansions put in place towards the end goal of housing all grades in one facility and increasing overall enrollment. The Second Century Campaign has been ongoing since 2012, but went public in 2013 after it reached $16 million dollars in pledges. The end goal, however, is still ahead of them, standing at $21.4 million. “I believe that the upgraded facilities will provide a strong start to the education at Springs,” said Shaw. “It will also allow the students to flow through the system more easily, rather than having to transfer schools.” This is not the first time that SMSA has expanded its

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Food for Thought – a program that feeds 475 low-income children on weekends during the school year.

driven by volunteers, community support By Sharon Roznik | Action Reporter Media This past year the Fondy Food Pantry celebrated 40 years of serving the Fond du Lac area. Each week groups of volunteers from teachers to business leaders to multi-generations of one family gather at the pantry to pack food boxes or assemble food bags for

Fondy Food Pantry is able to continue its mission to alleviate hunger because of a strong foundation of volunteers and community partners. “Fondy Food Pantry continues to be blessed with the amazing generosity of the community,” said Sarah Zimmerman, President of the Fondy Food Pantry Board of Directors. “We will stay focused in 2014 on being good

campus, but it is the first time in a long while that a venture of this scale has been take on. In 1929, under the headline “For all time” The Commonwealth Reporter scribed the following words: “For Fond du Lac, the dedication of its new academy building is a great event in its educational history. In the measure of time, however, the building is of little importance. When it lies in ruins, when its last brick and stone have been reduced to dust, when the rocky ledge against which it stands has been eroded and leveled by the elements, when the structure has been lost to memory, the work that is being done there by the Sisters of St. Agnes will go on and one, for their work is wrought, not for the present, but for eternity.” With Old Main in ruins, that time has come. But the rocky ledge still stands, and with it, St. Mary Springs will continue to grow. stewards of the donations we receive by feeding those in need and collaborating with local agencies to meet the high demand of those that struggle with food insecurity.” Fond du Lac County has been experiencing a significant increase in poverty levels, according to new figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau. More than 9,700 people, or 9.5 percent of the county’s population, is struggling with poverty issues. Fondy Food Pantry continued on page 2

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Meuer Farm Welcome to another year at Meuer Farm! There is something for everyone on this 4th generation family farm, owned and operated by David and Leslie Meuer just north of Brothertown. In 2013 the Meuer Farm was named the WI Agricultural Tourism Association Business of the Year! In 2013, we hosted our first "Making Maple Syrup Clinic." A retail space was opened in 2013 at Meuer Farm featuring our own labeled maple syrup, honey, jams, jellies, BBQ sauces and salad dressings, Floppy Ear Farm goat milk soap and a selection of bakery mixes. Look for more specialty products coming to the store in 2014. We're working on new products with the Meuer Farm label. Meuer Farm planted three new varieties and more of your favorite strawberries for an increase to five acres for the 2014 season. PYO and pre-picked strawberries are available in June and early July. We also offer fresh picked Wisconsin Blueberries in July/August and bi-color sweet corn in August.

Art Walk Volunteers organize food donations brought in from an annual Boy Scouts of America food drive. Pictured are Jim Murray (in cap) and Chuck Honl.

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always in the need of the following: upper and lower cabinets, appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers), vacuum cleaners, small kitchen appliances, plywood sheets, bicycles and furniture. Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County also accepts electronics and Freon, computer monitors, TVs, phones, printers and old Christmas lights for proper recycling. The ReStore inventory changes often, so if what you are looking for is not there today, check back later. It pays to keep checking and of course donating. Pick-up help is available with just a phone call to (920) 921-2893. Our Windows of Opportunity/Celebration of Hope is a major fundraiser and will be held on September 25, 2014. All of the money raised from live and silent auctions goes to the building fund. This year our goal is to raise $25,000. Local artists donate their time and talents, and used items from the ReStore are up-cycled and repurposed into very attractive pieces of art. Monetary donations are always welcome as well if you are unable to volunteer your time or talents. Last but not least, our mission is not possible without hundreds of volunteers. Opportunities are available at the build sites, and the ReStore. If you have a few hours a week to donate, please call our office at 920-921-6623 or check out our website at http://hfh-wi-fdl.huterra.com. We can always find something for you to help us with. Please help us continue our builds and improve our community by getting involved.

completes two home builds in 2013 With the mission statement of “we seek to put God’s love onto action, bring people together to build homes, communities and hope” Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County accepts the challenge of raising the financial requirements to make things happen. Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing ministry organized to work with the local community to build simple, decent, affordable houses with those who lack adequate shelter. This year alone, we completed two new homes (16 South Hickory Street and 120 Wolverton Avenue) bringing our total to date to 24. A family is selected after passing the application and financial requirements. A single applicant family is asked to complete 300 sweat hours and a double applicant family 500 sweat hours on their home. Plans are already in the works for our 25th home with ground breaking April 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at 141 Hamilton Place. Our partner family is Taylor and Sarah Schanilec and their two children. Habitat’s ReStore located at 150 South Brooke Street plays a major part in providing monies which have been earned from selling new and used items that have been donated by construction companies and residents of the community. We are

and North Fond du Lac School Districts. To increase communications and awareness with clients, FFP developed a comprehensive community resource guide in English and Spanish that lists area organizations that provide help to those in need. Fondy Food Pantry, an independent, all volunteer non-profit organization, has served the community since 1973. It began at Church of Our Saviour and operated there until the flood of 2008. In November 2008, with help from Holy Family Catholic Parish, the pantry was resurrected and found a new home at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 51 W. Division St. The goals of the board include increasing direct outreach to children, reaching more families and expanding collaborations with area businesses, churches and community organizations. “The goal is to grow as an organization, but in a thoughtful, purposeful way,” Zimmerman said. More information is available at www.fondyfoodpantry.org, by visiting the pantry’s Facebook page, or by calling 920- 3220369.

Launched over two years ago in September 2011, the Tour the Town art walk has grown to become a “don’t miss” community event in downtown Fond du Lac every third Friday of the month. Now in it’s third season; which is a testimony to both its popularity and the devotion of a very small group of behindthe-scenes volunteer artists and business people who work to not only make it happen each month, but grow the number of artists, businesses and activities. For example, during the December 20th and upcoming February 21st Art Walks,

After our 2013 corn maze honoring Donald Driver of the Green Bay Packers, Meuer Farm's Corn Maze will again have another great new design. This year the maze will open to the public on Saturdays only from mid-August thru Labor Day weekend and seven days a week from September 13th through November 2nd. We will also participate in the 2nd Annual Rural Arts Roadtrip in October. Meuer Farm was featured on Discover Wisconsin in 2013 for being handicap accessible (hayrides, corn maze, activity area). To learn about farming, food and conservation, while having fun doing it, plan your trip to the Meuer Farm today. Follow our web site at meuerfarm.com and Like us on Facebook at Meuer Farm,LLC the Whispering Hill Clydesdales will be providing free carriage rides through downtown. Businesses and individuals will have an opportunity to get involved by sponsoring the non-profit’s appearance. “We’ve known for a long time that there are some exceptional artists in Fond du Lac, and we wanted to showcase their work in a fun, interactive way that would also promote local business,” stated artist and community advocate Susan Fiebig. “I have participated in other art walks in other communities nearby and saw how successfully business and art could be promoted together. I just knew it could be a hit in Fond du Lac where we take a lot of pride in our historic downtown.” Art Walk continued on page 3

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In 2013 Fondy Food Pantry served 3,323 people in need of food. Participants in the program are eligible for food on an every other month basis. “This is a very giving community and every can or box of food donated is put to good use,” said Hansen-Beno. “We can't thank our volunteers and donors enough for all they do to help us feed the hungry.” In the 2013-14 school year the students that qualify for free or reduced-cost lunches grew to 49 percent of the student population in the Fond du Lac School District. The pantry’s Food For Thought continues to grow with tremendous support from the community. Each child gets a bag of 10 nutritional food items to take home for the weekend. Volunteers check dates, pack individual bags and deliver them to the schools. The cost of the program comes to $5.00 per child per week which includes the cost of the food and all needed supplies. Throughout 2013 Fondy Food Pantry continued to develop ways to reach out to the community by providing resources to Salvation Army, Broken Bread, the Warming Shelter, Family Resource Center, Fond du Lac Boys & Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, and Fond du Lac

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Children’s Museum Of FDL Julie Balson, owner of Gallery and Frame Shop on the corner of Main and First Streets states “It’s obviously a great fit for my business. We have always showcased local artists in addition to the national ones. The Art Walk continues to bring new people into my store who have never come in before. It also gives me a chance to show what can be done to a piece of art to make it a part of someone’s home décor.” The community art walk was the brain child of groups of downtown businesspeople, local artists and community-minded citizens who shared a passion for the arts and were looking for a way to nurture and cultivate the arts in Fond du Lac. With no funding and an all-volunteer workforce, this small but resourceful group created the event. Last spring, the group held a “Meet & Greet” event on Tuesday, April 24th at Riverwalk Art Center, 33 W. 2nd St., for artists, venues and community leaders to get together and give feedback as to the future of Tour the Town. The overwhelm-

ing response was to continue the art walk on a monthly basis and to continue to grow the event beyond the boundaries of downtown. The event has grown to the point where it needs sponsors, donors and advertisers to help offset the costs to produce the maps, posters and advertising to promote the event each month and keep it going and growing. Interested businesses and individuals should contact Mel Kolstad at info@tourthetownfdl. com or Julie Balson at galleryframe@ sbcglobal.net for more information on how to get involved and help make Tour the Town a local monthly tradition. The Tour the Town art walk takes place every third Friday of each month from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. For information about each month’s artists and venues including maps and resources, visit www. tourthetownfdl.com and like their facebook page at www.facebook.com/ tourthetownfdl.

Eighteen thousand! That’s how many visitors the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac welcomed in their first six months after opening in their new facility at 75 W. Scott Street last August. No doubt, the community was excited to see what resulted from the collaborative efforts of 200 volunteers, 200 donors, world-class designers, architects, construction professionals and a visionary leadership team. The museum now has 750 member families, more than double the number in their previous location and has already formed new partnerships to deliver high quality family learning experiences. Most recently completed exhibits include the Palace of Persia and impressive 5,000 glass Milestone Mosaic; both a result of amazing coordination and creativity with artists, both young and experienced. Generosity, passion, eagerness and high craftsmanship were shared by many individuals to make the museum so unique, as demonstrated by WinnePLAYgo, the expansive outdoor area sponsored by Agnesian HealthCare and the AHC Foundation. This addition provides ample space for children to explore the outdoors and engage in activities that foster healthy development. It was erected in an unbelievable two weeks – thanks to the commitment of many. The new physical areas are just one part of the museum’s progress. A variety of programs are offered including the most popular Music, Museum and Me, class

Spillman Library dedicates community room to Treffert

Climb inside a time machine. Come and see our amazing new Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum. Take a horse-drawn ride back in time to learn how your relatives lived before indoor plumbing, electricity and the automobile.

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In 2013, the Spillman Public Library dedicated a community room to the late Gordon Treffert, who had been an integral part of serving the North Fond du Lac community for many years. Over his life, Treffert had served as village president, library board president, and was active with many other community groups. His love of the library and outstanding community service led the library board to dedicate the room in his honor. 1st Place in all 4 categories at the Taste of FdL!

that excites many children year round and is soon to be shared with a special boy that will participate via Skype due to his medical condition. The museum’s newest program P.O.L.A.R. Lab, geared for ages 3-12, encourages participants to Play, Observe, Learn And Research as they study Antarctica using maps, microscopes and much more. Sponsored by chemist Charles Thomas Gnewuch, this program is offered weekly from January-April. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics are explored during S.T.E.A.M. Exploration, also geared for ages 3-12, and offered Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. This list of programs goes on, but one last highlight should be made of Play for All, a free program to benefit children with autism and their families, offered four evenings throughout the year, courtesy of Grande Cheese. Badge programs for scouts are two hours and can be scheduled with an advance reservation. A variety of four to six hour Boy Scout Badge Days are scheduled throughout the year. Education Ambassadors is a pilot program, which will strengthen the partnership between the Children’s Museum and local schools. More than a dozen Educator Ambassadors have already “signed up” and are helping the Museum share their curriculum-focused programs with their schools already. The museum continues with its Grow with Us capital campaign. $1.4 million of the $2.2 million goal has been reached. As contributions are received, the Museum will expand its exhibit and program offerings. First up for 2014, the completion of the Holiday Automotive sponsored Map Zone with two phone booths that will allow visitors to hear children from California to Japan. The library welcomes community groups to reserve the Gordon Treffert Community Room for nonprofit use during the library’s open hours. The room is currently used for Knitting Club, Coupon Club, Book Club, or Boy or Girl Scout leader meetings. It also is the setting for the Annual Book Sale (begins April 7th, 2014), Computer instruction labs, tutoring sessions, and craft and summer reading program activities. It has an approximate maximum capacity of about 40. Through the Gordon Treffert Community Room, we hope to strengthen community ties and welcome groups to utilize the library to serve community needs in 2014 and beyond.

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Gino’s Italian Restaurant Owners of Gino’s Italian Restaurant, Jack and Jan Knipple, are blessed with many regular customers that are truly wonderful people. To show their appreciation to all their customers, they have started their very own Gino’s rewards program. Many customers have expressed their opinions that they feel this is the best rewards program for any restaurant in the area. For every $1 that you spend you will receive 1 point. Every 100 points that you accumulate, you will automatically receive $10 on your rewards card to spend when and how you wish. If you’re not already a Gino’s rewards member, you’re going to want to join now! In addition to the excellent rewards at Gino’s, you’ll always receive delicious food and efficient service. The key to Gino’s success is simple. Jack and Jan have a great amount of confidence in their superb staff. Jan explains, “Without the sincere dedication and hard-work of our staff, we would not nearly have the amount of success that we have achieved.” When pairing delectable food, outstanding service, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere results in the recipe for a sensational dining experience. Gino’s uses nothing but finest ingredients for their entrees, which are all freshly prepared from scratch. They offer a variety of traditional Italian entrees including their homemade Lasagna, Baked Mostaccioli, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Diavola, as well as the option to create your own pasta dish. Another entrée that is not so Italian, but is ever so scrumptious is their Beef Stroganoff. Gino’s also serves a variety of other delicious entrees, including sandwiches (the cheeseburgers rock!), Paninis, haddock, wraps, and

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their very own Chicago Style hot dog. Gino’s also serves a variety of pizzas, including their fabulous Chicago Style Stuffed pizza; thin crust pizza, white sauce pizza, as well as their popular calzones, all from dough that is made fresh daily in house. You can’t forget the appetizers, Pepperoni Rolls, Italian Nachos, Pizza Strips, hand wrapped Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken Wings, and their new Gino’s Pizza Sliders. Unknown to many, every Friday they serve walleye as well as every Saturday night they serve their irresistible prime rib. Don’t forget that Gino’s offers half price pizza every Sunday and Monday, for dine-in. Coming soon they will be having a designated special for every day of the week. Don’t count out Gino’s for lunch; they’re open at 11:00 am daily. Need to get back to work in a timely fashion? Gino’s will have you served in no time! They offer many entrees that will accommodate your luncheon appetite, including a variety of half sandwiches with a choice of soup or salad, 9” pizza specials, as well as any pasta entrée has the option to be served as a lunch sized portion. Don’t forget about our regular menu items as well as the hot, buttery fresh baked bread sticks that are served with every meal. Looking for a great atmosphere? Gino’s bar area is relaxing, displaying much of the Chicago mystique, skyline images, and unique photos. No need to worry, they left out the Chicago Bears, having only Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers memorabilia! Gino’s dining room provides an inviting, comfortably decorated setting, with a gorgeous stone fireplace as its centerpiece. Gino’s is the perfect place to bring that special someone, the birthday star, or the entire family! Find Gino's on Facebook or www.ginosfdl.com.

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Violent Femmes founding member DeLorenzo to perform at THELMA THELMA has it all! From blues to rock to soul to funk, you will find it at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA). Since THELMA opened in September, thousands of people have been through the facility. From the street concert with Montgomery Gentry to the concerts in the Great Hall, there was something for everyone. And like the meaning of the unfinished “A” in the THELMA logo, there will be more to come. You can expect more major performers to play in the street in front of THELMA this summer. The film series at THELMA will also be released soon. Watching a movie at THELMA is a unique experience. Bar service and intermission is part of the night. Concerts in THELMA’s acoustically perfect Great Hall with renowned entertainment are events that should not be missed. New this year, is a season pass or a THELMA Bistro Package to the 2014 Great Hall Series, which guarantees you seats at all shows but you get one show for free. The next concert in THELMA’s Great Hall is a chamber rock trio featuring Violent Femmes founding member Victor DeLorenzo. A cello built in 1913 and processed through today's looping technology creates a live orchestra of strings framed by the stereo percussion of Thelma continued on page 5

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Economic Development Corporation and the Fond du Lac City County Government Center. In 2013 specifically, the group started showing at the DanLann Gallery on the corner of Division and Marr streets, which is open during Tour the Town – Fond du Lac on the third Friday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. and will soon keep more regular hours. Elections were also held in 2013, as the two-year terms for president and secretary elapsed at the end of the year. 2014 officers are Taima Kern, president; Trista Holz, past-president; Mary Wehner, secretary and Chris Dolan, treasurer. The organization looks forward to 2014 with bated breath, and plans to show their art, increase their membership and continue their community involvement. They plan to increase art awareness as well as plan workshops and other outreach programs.

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two drummers including DeLorenzo. Completing the trio is cellist Janet Schiff and Scott Johnson on drum set. The result is the unique chamber rock trio from Milwaukee known as Nineteen Thirteen. Nineteen Thirteen is slated to perform in THELMA’s Great Hall February 28. Authentically Irish, Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack have entertained crowds with their unique American Roots ~ Celtic Soul blend of music for over two decades. A mix of mandolin, guitar, and bass, their harmonies has been compared to the Louvin Brothers, the Everly Brothers, and Simon and Garfunkel. Ireland has taken Switchback to her heart, with performances at art centers throughout the country and appearances on Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTE). You can catch them at THELMA March 21.

Fond du Lac Visual Arts sees growth, activity in 2013 Founded in 2010, a 17-member group supported by THELMA Center for the Arts, the FDLVA shows their work monthly through various community outlets, including the DanLann Gallery owned by The Commonwealth Companies, in windows at Wood’s Floral and Gallery and Frame Shop in downtown Fond du Lac, a wall at Gift & Gab in Pebbles and annual membership shows in the Langdon Diver’s Gallery at the public library. They also supply art to hang on the walls of the Fond du Lac Country

The Fond du Lac Visual Arts is a membership organization of local artists dedicated to developing a professional approach to their art form, connecting with the community through art projects, displaying and selling their art. For information contact Membership Chair Sharon Garrison, (920) 795-4454 or email sagarris@charter.net. Members of the FDLVA include: Aileen Andrews, Nancy Beresford, Colleen Chertos, Chris Dolan – Treasurer, Nancy Donohue, Bonnie Federman, Sharon Garrison, Debra Hellwig, Trista Holz – Past-President, Amy Jarvis, Taima Kern – President , Roxine McQuitty, Dolly MillerBrennan, Ray Rowe, Mary Wehner – Secretary, Kathleen Wilke, Wanda Yuhas.

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Rosendale Fire Department century-plus history cultivates expert team

Let’s go back, almost 105 years ago to mid-August 1909. A group of men from Rosendale got together to discuss starting a fire department for the township. A man by the name of LA Mcknight stepped up to the challenge and became the first fire marshal for the town. After the dust settled there were 17 total members, and two teams - ladder and home, using horse drawn pumps from local farmers who would rent out teams for the department to use. To get funding for the department, they sold memberships to be protected from fires, roughly $10-25 per household. This would guarantee that if any of your property did catch fire, the Rosendale Fire Department would be there to bring down the blaze. In 1912, they bought four fire coats and helmets costing $17.90. In comparison, one fire coat and helmet today is around $1000. Around this time they also went from bucket to bellows, to better put out the flames. By 1913, the committee decided to buy a bell to alert residents that there was a fire. The bell sat above a single story wood structure in

A reproduction omnibus and covered wagon also arrived on site in 2013 and will provide a more authentic horse-drawn experience for site visitors in years to come.

celebrates 60 years; opens new carriage museum The year 2013 marked not only the 60th anniversary of the gifting of Wade House historic site in Greenbush to the Wisconsin Historical Society by the Kohler Foundation, but also the opening of the new Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum complex on Highway 23, located midway between Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. Projections of a 17-20-percent gain in Wade House attendance associated with the new building were eclipsed early on in the season; by year's end, the site's paid admissions were up nearly 60 percent over 2012. Highlights from the past 12 months include: • Moving of the horse- and hand- drawn vehicles of the site's Wesley W. Jung Carriage Collection for the first time in 45 years. • Opening of the new Wade House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum complex on Highway 23. • Arrival of new reproduction horse-drawn vehicles for site visitors. • Increases in the site's special events, fee programs, and school field trips. • Expansion of facility rental and food service operations. In March of 2013 Wade House historic site's nationally renowned carriage collection vacated its home of 45 years and moved across the historic site to the new 20,000-square-foot Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum, adjoining the lower level of the new Wade House Visitor Center. Among the treasures of the collection are small and large commercial vehicles, firefighting equipment, omnibuses, hearses, breaks, sleighs, coaches, buggies, runabouts and children's vehicles. The new Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum is equipped with an advanced HVAC system that will control the museum's air quality, temperature and humidity with great precision and thus create a specialized environment, which will help to preserve the collection for generations to come. The ceremonial opening of the new Wade

House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum was held on June 3, 2013, just days before the actual 60th anniversary of the site. Each day throughout the main visitor season and on Wednesday through Sunday this winter, visitors have enjoyed an array of new orientation experiences within the new facility and longer horse-drawn wagon rides and walking trails beyond. New reproduction horse-drawn vehicles featured prominently in the life of the site during 2013. Among the finest delivered to the site in March, was a reproduction of an 1850s Eastern Concord stagecoach of the type that traversed the plank roads between Sheboygan and Fond du Lac. Crafted by Hansen Wheel and Wagon Shop in South Dakota, the new coach is the centerpiece of an interactive orientation exhibit in the lobby of the new Visitor Center. A reproduction omnibus and covered wagon also arrived on site in 2013 and will provide a more authentic horse-drawn experience for site visitors in years to come. With very few exceptions the site's special events, fee programs, and school field trip visits saw increases over 2012. The two largest events, the Arts and Crafts Fair and the Civil War Weekend, drew nearly 2,200 and more than 4,000 visitors, respectively. For several events, the spaces within the new Visitor Center were successfully used to augment the programming in the historic area of the property.

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downtown Rosendale. In the 1920’s six underground cisterns were put in to hold water for fires. In 1915, the department bought their first mechanical pump from a company in Indianapolis, which in turn actually saved the fire department from burning down at one point. Using the truck inside the fire department to put out the fire saved time and the fire house from burning down completely. In the 40’s & 50’s, they moved the fire house to Rose Eld Rd., so that they could have a building erected at 105 E Division St. After construction was completed, they replaced the old bell with a siren and bought 3 more trucks. It may be hard to believe but they used to fit four fire engines in the same building that stands there today. From the picture you can see the fire team from 1986, second from the left is current Assistant Fire Chief Al Schultz. In 1989, the committee decided to move out of 105 E Division St. and move up the road to 301 E Division St., to accommodate a larger fire house. Over the years, the building has held quite a few successful businesses that have taken advantage of the great location at the intersection of Highway 26 & Highway 23. Currently, it is being filled by Rosendale Auto Service, a full service auto repair center.

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the St. Agnes Foundation and the Breast Screening Center, specifically. Numerous businesses assisted in this effort including Attitude Sports, who donated a bike at cost. Cujakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Market and Lillians of Fond du Lac donated a percentage of sales and tips to the cause. Individual TNT members contributed by swinging a kettlebell for an hour, collecting donations for the cause. $2500 was raised in 2012 from the 1st annual event. The newest TNT affiliate gym, TNT Functional Fitness in West Bend managed by Jon Ehrhardt, donated approximately $600 to the Breast Care Center at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in West Bend by hosting their own Swing-A-Thon. In all, $5,850 has been donated in the past 2 years to help women in our community receive free breast screenings for the early detection of breast cancer.

FDL Family YMCA strives to live healthier together The New Year is a time for new beginnings, but it is also a time to reflect on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened over the past year and to resolve to make positive changes. For the Y, that means making changes that will help strengthen individuals as well as the entire community. The YMCA has been a part of the Fond du Lac community since 1904, thanks to the dedication and support from its members, staff and the community. And we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more gracious and proud to be here. There are many good things to share about the Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth this past year, as well as great things to look forward to in 2014. The Y currently engages nearly 11,000 people in its programs and services, which are designed to promote healthy living, youth development and social responsibil-

Local schools, athletic teams, corporate teams, and adventure race teams, church groups, and many others booked appointments at TNT Adventure for team-building and a great workout, always tailored to the individual group. The largest group in attendance this past year was Sabish Middle School, where 180 students attended in 2 groups of 90 students for 2 hours each. TNT trainers lead individual stations where team-building and physical activity helped the students bond and see each other in a new way. TNT Adventure was utilized by Reebokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spartan Raceâ&#x201E;˘ this past summer as a unique training location, and dubbed the course â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spartan Race In a Boxâ&#x20AC;?. Approximately 70 individuals showed up to be trained and motivated by the Spartan Race Trainers. TNT Adventure is likely be a training location for Spartan Race again this year. ity. From youth sports and swim programs, to preschool enrichment and child care, to adult wellness and fitness programs for all ages and abilities, the Y continues to work hard to build a healthier and more active community, striving to live healthier together. We work as a trusted partner and collaborator with many organizations in our community, each of us striving to make a difference in Fond du Lac. The Y and Boys & Girls Club are working together to develop programs that nurture the full potential of our youth, providing guidance and support to help them lead healthy and enriching lives. Through initiatives like Just Play, the Y and the Club are encouraging kids to keep moving by offering daily after school activities to school-age children. Just Play programs teach participants respect, responsibility, safety and sportsmanship. The Y is also pleased to provide support to local community service organizations such as the ARC, giving people with developmental disabilities an opportunity to become independent and integrated into

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For more information call 920-539-4415, email melissa@tntfr.com, visit the TNT Adventure Facebook page, or check out their website at www.tntadventure.com.

TNT Fitness Results expands with new classes, certifications TNT Fitness Results, owned and operated by Derek and Shannon Toshner and located at W5374 County Road B in Fond du Lac has continued to grow, expanding the types of workouts available at TNT, and helping all individual fitness levels reach their goals. In 2013 TNT Fitness introduced to the weekly class schedule: Power Yoga, taught by Brent Miller of XLR8 Sports Training, LLC in Appleton, Fitness Fighting, taught by Brazilian Jujitsu 4 stripe Blue Belt (soon to be Purple Belt) Mike Jaremba of Waupun, and a new barbell Strength and Power class taught by TNT Owner Derek the community, and more importantly a place to belong. In addition, we partner with countless group homes and service leagues in Fond du Lac, helping disadvantaged individuals improve their health and well-being by exercising and meeting new friends at the Y. The YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success has come out of a growing community movement to make Fond du Lac a healthier place to live. The Y partners with organizations like the Fond du Lac County Health Department, Boys & Girls Club, and Agnesian HealthCare to offer various wellness opportunities. Our Y5210 program is growing, from 15 third grade classrooms last year to 26 classrooms across the county this school year. The program teaches kids healthy choices and reminds them that they should consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables, have two or less hours of screen time, get one hour of exercise, and drink zero sugar-sweetened drinks every day. The goal is to implement this program in all third grade classrooms in Fond du Lac County. The YMCA is a connection point for wellness in our community. The Living Well FDL coalition works to reverse the trends of obesity in our community and operates in partnership with the YMCA. This summer the coalition was able to offer the

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Toshner, Head Trainer Chad Kollmann, and TNT Trainer Andrew Kuechler. The trainers are certified in their respective fields, and the classes continue to grow in popularity. Crossfitâ&#x201E;˘ Certified Trainer TNT Trainer and Marian University hockey and kinesiology alum Andrew Kuechler was certified as a CrossFit Level I Trainer this past fall 2013. Andrew is a two time Reebok Regional Competitor in the NorthCentral Crossfitâ&#x201E;˘ Games, coming in 19th overall June 2013 out of 15,000 original North Central Region competitors. Andrew is excellent at training all levels of ability and is an incredibly motivating trainer at TNT. Andrew excels at training athletes, and is a key member of TNTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Athlete Camp along with Head TNT Trainer Chad Kollmann, owner of CKFitness, LLC. The Summer Athlete Camp runs for 8 weeks TNT Obstacle continued on page 8

Fond du Lac Farmers Market a program to use debit/credit and FoodShare cards. Throughout the summer, over $5,000 was spent through this program at the farmers market helping promote fresh healthy foods as well as keeping the focus on local commerce. The Y is excited to be a part of more upcoming community projects this next year such as The Fond du Lac Loop. We thank the many volunteers, partners and donors who have helped us make significant progress in our wellness initiatives. Our wellness focus brings new ideas such as our partnership with Produce with Purpose Farms, offering members and the community a Winter Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market. The Y continues to focus on wellness priorities as we strive to live healthier together in our community. The Y is a cause-driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities through programs that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. For more information about the Fond du Lac Family YMCA and the variety of programs offered and opportunities to participate, stop in at 90 W. Second Street in Fond du Lac; call 920.921.3330; visit us online at www.fdlymca.org; or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.

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each summer, for athletes ages 12 and up. The Summer Athlete Camp will run again this summer starting in June after the school year. CK-FMS Certified Melissa Schmidt, TNT Adventure Obstacle Course Owner and Operator, and Level II Certified Kettlebell Instructor is now a Certified Kettlebell Functional Movement Specialist (CK-FMS) after attending an intensive 4-day workshop in St. Paul in May, 2013 taught by FMS founder and renowned Physical Therapist Gray Cook and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach Brett Jones. The certification is also held by owner Derek Toshner since 2010, and allows serious trainers and professionals such as chiropractors and physical therapists a systematic tool to diagnose asymmetric movement

patterns that could lead to injury. Corrective exercises are then prescribed for the client or athlete. The corrective exercises, when done consistently, help to correct the asymmetry or compensatory movement patterns, and can help a person to become less prone to future injury. Kettlebells from Home with the TNT Trainers Kettlebellsfromhome.com, co-owned and managed by Head Trainer Chad Kollmann and TNT Owner Derek Toshner, is growing in popularity as word catches on that it’s an affordable, convenient, and entertaining way to get the awesome results of TNT workouts with the very same TNT trainers at the local gym, but in the comfort of your own home and from anywhere in the world. Trainers Chad Kollmann, Andrew Kuechler, and Derek Toshner mix it up with lively conversation while instructing and demonstrating a phenomenal full body workout.

Section 4 F Community & Leisure For a nominal monthly fee, clients receive three new workouts every week to facilitate muscle confusion and to keep your body guessing what’s going to happen next. An Essentials of Kettlebells basics class is also online for those who are new to kettlebell training, with instruction demonstrated by TNT’s Russian Kettlebell Certified (RKC) instructors. Kettlebellsfromhome.com also has a Facebook page that shows growing numbers of clients with results. New this year, once a client has completed 100 online workouts, they are eligible for a free t-shirt. Also new, TNT trainers will head to various locations to shoot the workout video, with their new and improved sound system. Check out kettlebellsfromhome.com for more information. TNT Fitness Results can be found on the web at www.tntfitnessresults.com, or at the TNT Fitness Results page on Facebook.

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