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The other nine women featured in the section include cancer survivors and those still fighting the disease; women in their 30s to 70s; business women and retirees; and wives, mothers and grandmothers. And while these women all have unique stories to share, the one thing that ties all of them together is a desire to make the world a better place, starting right here in Portage County.

We’ve also introduced two new features in this issue. “Shops We Love” will highlight some of the area’s most unique specialty shops. In this issue we take a look inside Curiosities, a business that specializes in locally produced goods and vintage treasures. And our new restaurant feature focuses on Tokyo Steak House, an authentic Japanese restaurant that serves more than 80 varieties of sushi and also offers Hibachi dining.

Our You chef Michelle Syring has shared several recipes that can be prepared quickly and easily with the help of your slow cooker, just in time for the winter months. Melissa Sabel, communications manager for the Stevens Point Convention and Visitors Bureau, offers help with your holiday shopping — and you can do it all right here in Portage County. And Jen Oswald, wellness coach and program coordinator for Adventure 212 Fitness, provides tips for creating a stress-free holiday.

I wish you all a safe and happy holiday season!

espite all of the disheartening news we read daily in newspapers, see on TV or hear on the radio, there is so much more good in the world — especially here in Portage County.

One of the best parts of my job as lifestyles editor for the Stevens Point Journal and Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, as well as editor for You magazine, is that it gives me an opportunity to share the amazing stories of inspirational people from throughout central Wisconsin.

For this issue of You magazine, we asked our readers to nominate local women to be featured in our Women Who Inspire section. We received almost 30 nominations of Portage County women from their sons and daughters, husbands, friends, co-workers and others who have been touched by their kindness, hard work and dedication to their community and the people who live there.

One of the featured nominees is Stevens Point Fire Chief Tracey Kujawa, who was nominated by both her husband and daughter for the honor.

Twenty years ago Kujawa became the first female firefighter/EMT for the Stevens Point Fire Department and in September was named the department’s first female fire chief. “Tracey Kujawa is someone with exceptional courage and strength who goes above and beyond what it takes to make life better for others,” said her husband, Jeff, in his nomination letter.

— Jamie Jung

you magazi ne s taff Publisher Mike Beck Editor Jamie Jung Advertising Manager Mary Jo Johnson Operations Manager Sherri Wallis Photography Doug Wojcik Design Sirena Mankins

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Manage Your Money Carefully This Holiday Season

Dorie Johnson , AAMS Financial Advisor Edward Jones 1209 Church Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 344-1112

As you know, the holiday season can be joyous, hectic, celebratory — and expensive.

And while you certainly enjoy hosting family gatherings and giving presents to your loved ones, you’ll find these things even more pleasurable if they don’t add a lot more weight to your debt load.

And that’s why you’ll want to follow some smart moneymanagement techniques over the next few weeks.

stick to it.

To begin with, try to establish realistic budgets for both your entertaining and your gift giving. When you host family and friends, don’t go overboard on your expenditures. Your guests will still appreciate your efforts, which, with a little creativity, can create a welcoming and fun experience for everyone. As a guiding principal, keep in mind these words attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the famous German poet and philosopher: “What you can do without, do without.” Set a budget and

Furthermore, by sticking to a budget, you won’t be tempted to dip into your long-term investments to pay for fabulous parties or mountains of gifts. It’s never a good idea to tap long-term investments for short-term needs, but can be especially bad when your investment prices are down, as they may well be this year.

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And the same rule applies to your gifting. You don’t need to find the most expensive presents, or overwhelm recipients with the sheer volume of your gifts. This is especially true if you, like so many people, have been affected by the tough economy. Everyone you know will understand that gifts don’t have to be lavish to be meaningful.

So, if you want to stick to a budget but you don’t want to raid your investments, how can you pay for your holiday season expenses?

If you can spread out your purchases, you may be able

to pay for them from your normal cash flow. But if that’s not possible, you might want to consider “plastic” — your credit card. Using your credit card does not, by itself, need to amount to a financial setback, especially if you’ve chosen a card that offers favorable terms and you’ve already shown the discipline not to over-use that card. Just try to minimize your credit card usage over the holidays and pay off your card as soon as you can.

Of course, you can make your holiday season much easier, financially speaking, if you’ve set up a holiday fund to cover your various expenses. While it’s too late to set up such a fund this year, why not get an early start on the 2012 holiday season? All you need to do is put away some money each month into an easily accessible account, separate from your everyday accounts. You don’t have to put in a great deal, but you do need to be consistent, which is why

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you may want to have the money moved automatically, once a month, from your checking or savings account to your holiday fund. When next year’s holiday season rolls around, you might be pleasantly surprised by how much you’ve accumulated.

But for now, following some common-sense money management practices can help you get through the holiday season in financial shape — and that type of result can get your new year off to a positive start.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Find one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas If you are looking for a local, one-of-a-kind gift for someone on your holiday shopping list this year, then there are some great options right here in central Wisconsin.

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Melissa Sabel is communications manager for the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Start your holiday shopping with stops at local art galleries. Gallery Q, 1108 Main St., will be displaying handmade items created by local artists during its “A Gift of Art” exhibit, which runs through Jan. 7. It will feature everything from art greeting cards to floor lamps, panoramic large-scale paintings to small intimate works, and wearable art to pottery. New work will be added throughout the show.

A similar show, the “Fine Art Gift Gallery,” featuring work by local artists, will be held at the Riverfront Art Center, 1200 Crosby Ave., through Dec. 24. More artisan gifts can be discovered at the Scarabocchio Art Museum, 800 Main St.; App Art Studio, 2348 Stanley St.; and Tomorrow River Gallery & Gifts, 182 S. Main St., Amherst.

DO-IT-YOURSELF If you would rather create your own masterpiece, stop by Koerten’s Fine Framing and Gifts, 2501 Church St.; take a class at the Blue Bead Trading Co., 1043 Main St.; plan an afternoon at Clay Corner Studio, 1105 Main St.; or visit Herrschners, 2800 Hoover Road.

Koerten’s has been a staple in the community for more than 30 years and in addition to the gifts and art in stock, they can create custom shadowboxes. Blue Bead Trading Co., a small specialty bead store in downtown Stevens Point, offers weekly classes featuring various beading projects as well as beading supplies. Clay Corner Studio, which opened this summer in downtown Stevens Point, offers pottery painting and glass fusing. And don’t underestimate Herrschners, which produces the world’s largest mail order craft catalog. Its craft outlet store, with more than 20,000 craft items in stock, is open to the public daily.

Express your creative side with hand-painted ceramics from Clay Corner Studio.

The Riverfront Arts Center offers a variety of one-of-akind gift ideas. (DOUG WOJCIK/FOR YOU MAGAZINE)

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HOLLY SHOPPE

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Neatly tucked in the Lincoln Center, 1519 Water St., home to the Portage County Aging & Disability Resource Center, you will find the Holly Shoppe. The store sells handcrafted items made by local residents 55 years and older, as well as adults with disabilities.

In addition to the many featured items, including quilts, ceramics, furniture and jewelry, they also offer special orders.

This season, you can give local, oneof-a-kind gifts and give back to the community, since proceeds from the sale are returned to the craftsperson.

Shopping in the Stevens Point area wouldn’t be complete without including a stop at some of the fantastic specialty shops as well. Downtown Stevens Point offers a wide-array of retail shopping. Try Sugar Doll Chocolates & Cards, 1336 Strongs Ave., featuring interesting gifts and, of course, Moonstruck truffles; or Robin’s Nest Gifts, 1129 Main St., known for its home decor and a must-see year-round Christmas room.

Then explore more unique items at area antique stores for that perfect gift. Call it New/Call it Antique, 823 Main St., is a great place to start.

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If you are looking to show your area pride this holiday season, there are plenty of places to explore. The University Store, 1015 Reserve St., is a great place to shop for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point merchandise and gifts. For more local flavor, browse the selection at the Stevens Point Brewery gift shop, 2617 Water St.; O’so Brewing Co., 3028 Village Park, Plover; Central Waters Brewing Co., 351 Allen St., Amherst; or Mullins Cheese, 598 Seagull Drive, Mosinee.

Of course, for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list, you never can go wrong with a local gift certificate.

Give the gift of relaxation with a gift certificate for The Wellness Spa, 3916 Water St., the area’s only full-service spa.

Or, try a gift certificate for dining at a unique restaurant in the area.

Whatever you choose, we hope that you discover something new about the Stevens Point area this holiday season.

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Curiosities offers locally made goods, vintage treasures With its warm, inviting atmosphere, Curiosities offers a shopping experience like no other in the area. This shop, at 2600 Church St., was once a 1940s-style house. Though it no longer houses a family, it still feels very much like a home.

In business for 13 years, this is a store that truly lives up to its name.

With its unique blend of locally produced goods, vintage treasures and everyday favorites, this shop is continually evolving. Shoppers can’t help but be curious about what lies inside, an inventory of eclectic merchandise that changes frequently. From everyday goods like cards and candles to handmade rugs woven to order, Curiosities is a feast for the senses.

Kathy Blake has owned the store for seven years. She says she works hard to keep customers interested and intrigued by what they find, with an inventory that’s always unique.

Recently, she began to accept gently used treasures for resale, something new for the shop. She looks for those pieces with timeless appeal to add to the variety of merchandise offered.

“I look for one-of-a-kind items,” said Blake, “and I really like to keep it local.”

Local artists provide much of the merchandise at the store. In addition to the antiques and vintage merchandise for sale, Curiosities has a variety of handmade local items to offer. Blake says she recently started to focus on buying custom merchandise from local artists, rather than simply buying items for resale.

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ABOUT CURIOSITIES Address: 2600 Church St., Stevens Point Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Contact: 715-342-4882. You also can find Curiosities on Facebook

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Intricate, unique handcrafted furniture is supplied by one local artist. Beautiful wooden bird houses are made by another. Knit socks, scarves and oneof-a-kind hats featured in the shop are also handmade by a Stevens Point area resident.

Blake says it’s her way of supporting local artists during tough economic times.

Blake doesn’t just buy the handmade goods in her store — she makes them, too.

In the corner of this unique converted home is a weaving loom that once belonged to her grandmother.

The loom, dating back to the early 1940s, is a tool she now uses regularly to weave the beautiful handmade rugs that adorn her shop. There are a number of rugs in stock, each one subtly different from the rest.

She also takes special orders.

Blake says she works most days in the shop herself, getting to know many of her customers.

“They’re more than customers,” said Blake.

“They’re friends, too.”

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Toys teach important lessons, if played with

M Lisa Pett, 40, lives in Stevens Point with her husband, Christopher, and children, Owen, 7, and Olivia, 5.

y daughter’s American Girl doll recently sustained a dog bite injury. Fortunately, I can send the doll off to their “hospital” for an affordable repair job. The dolls are expensive, to be sure, but they are high quality toys and take a lot of hard play.

Some moms I’ve talked to said they got their own American Girl dolls young but couldn’t actually play with them until they were older and could “respect” them. My mind goes quickly toward “Toy Story” and how toys — no matter how classic or whether they are heirlooms — deserve to be played with.

There doesn’t seem to be a lot of sense in spending $100 for a toy only to see it sit on a shelf in a box. I’m not saying I’d like to see my daughter give her American Girl doll a Sharpie tattoo or a super-short haircut, but I love to see her carry the thing around, sleep with it, have tea parties and go on adventures in the backyard. I love it when she brushes its hair, washes its face, dresses it for bed and puts it down for the night.

My son’s Lego collection is a mass of tiny bricks stored in several bins in his room — when they’re not scattered across the carpet like a pointy, painful throw rug. I probably don’t want to calculate the amount of money we’ve spent on the sets, but neither can I calculate the joy and creativity he experiences when he dismantles a set only to use his imagination to create bigger, custom creations he plays with for hours on end.

Unlike some of the useless bits of plastic found in fast food kids’ meals or cheap toys longed for but quickly broken and consigned to the trash, some toys are made to last. But they are also made to be enjoyed. I love to watch “Antiques Roadshow” or “American Pickers” and watch antique dealers or collectors find toys or games.

The reason they’re collectible is because not many

of them survive the rigors of childhood — which means they’ve been played with!

A teddy bear with its fur rubbed bare in spots saw a lot of naps and bedtimes. A doll with some crayon marks or a ragged hair cut made some little girl proud of her makeup and hair cutting skills. When my daughter asks if she can cut her doll’s hair, I tell her that the doll is hers to do what she wants with. But I also remind her that dolls’ hair does not grow back. This teaches her respect for her toys and the consequences of her actions.

They are small lessons but very important. But they can’t be learned if the doll is still in the box.

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By Mary Jane Nealon, c.2011, Graywolf Press, 224 pages Now that winter is here you’ve got a chance to sit, breathe and enjoy some relaxation. And what better way to do it, than with a good book?

In “Beautiful Unbroken: One Nurse’s Life” by Mary Jane Nealon, you’ll read the story of a woman who wanted to “save somebody.”

In Nealon’s hands, loss is grace and there’s an awful elegance in illness. Not only does Nealon grab your heart and wring it out completely with words, but she has a way with metaphors that will make you chuckle as she slams them into your gut. There’s a satisfying pain to reading this book, but read it you must. The book lives up to its title: it’s one of the most beautiful books you’ll tackle.

“It’s Your Biz: The Complete Guide to Becoming Your Own Boss”

By Susan Wilson Solovic with Ellen R. Kadin, foreword by Edie Weiner, c.2011, Amacom, 227 pages Or maybe you’re thinking that relaxation isn’t what you need. Perhaps you’re considering starting your own business. If so, then grab “It’s Your Biz” by Susan Wilson Solovic (with Ellen Kadin), a new book that will either help you move forward or that will change your mind.

This book gives useable pointers and ideas on how to be an entrepreneur, from how to know if you’ve got what it takes, to how to hire the right people (no friends or family, please!) If you thought you might take the winter to think of becoming your own boss, grab this book first.

“Northwest Angle”

By William Kent Krueger, c.2011, Atria Books, 357 pages And finally, if a little whodunit is what you need, look for “Northwest Angle” by William Kent Krueger.

Someone up in the Boundary Waters is looking for an orphaned baby, and it’s not with good intentions. It’s up to Corcoran “Cork” O’Connor to find out why, before the child is found.

Terri Schlichenmeyer is the Bookworm. She has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book. She now lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books.

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Stressed out? Tips to take back the holidays

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Jen Oswald is a wellness coach and program coordinator for Adventure 212 Fitness.

hat do you think of when you hear the word “holidays”? Do you think chaos, stress, over-spending, winter travel and parties you don’t want to attend? If so, this year it is time to take back your holidays.

Regardless of your religious or spiritual beliefs, I have yet to find a faith with a celebration that originated out of a desire to pull us further from family, bury us deeper in debt and create an atmosphere of chaos and stress.

Yet, that is exactly how we tend to celebrate the holidays in our society.

What if the holidays were actually intended to focus us on what matters and to simplify our lives for rest and reflection, if only for a few days at the end of the year? How would your holidays look then?

The truth is, we can all make the choice to make our holidays exactly what we want them to be. The key, as with everything, is to keep your values at the center of your celebrations.

Here are a few tips to keep the holidays from taking over and to enjoy the peace the holidays promise.

» Tradition is important, especially if you have children. When your kids are grown, what do you want them to remember about holiday traditions?

Even if you decide to travel, set a special event or day that you celebrate at home as a family before hitting the road for grandma’s. Some suggestions: Morning breakfast or brunch while you open gifts as a family. Stockings of small gifts will keep costs down. Make it a mission throughout the year to find small gifts that remind you of those in your family. Decorate the tree together.

Sponsor a family in need and provide a holiday meal; contact a local organization for families in need. » Set a spending limit — and stick to it. Better yet, divide and conquer.

Draw names with your extended family so you are not buying for everyone.

If there are several families getting together, do a “family gift.” Each family brings a gift for another family. You can make them specific or use them as part of a “white elephant” game. The important part is to eliminate the need to buy for everyone. » Keep the spirit in the season.

Whatever your spiritual beliefs are, make room in the celebration for them.

Too often we get so busy celebrating, shopping, cooking and socializing that we forget to honor the reason for the season. Find out when church services are and commit to attending. If you will be out of town, take the time to find a place to worship while you are there. The quickest way to find yourself immersed in holiday chaos is to lose sight of the real reason you are celebrating in the first place. » Go green. Send email cards instead of using snail mail. Give gift cards instead of spending hours in a mall buying gifts that may end up in a landfill or at Goodwill. For the gifts you do buy, find a more creative way to wrap them than traditional wrapping paper.

Again, think landfill.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. Be creative in taking back your holidays. Make a vow right now to avoid the stress and mindlessness often associated with the holidays. And may this be a most peaceful season of joy, family, friends and faith.

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Diet, exercise can keep you looking young

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ver see someone and think they were significantly younger than they actually are?

Sooner or later the truth slowly sinks in that aging is inevitable.

Believe it or not, we all can have some control over how we look when we get older, and I’m not just talking about how much time you spend in the sun. Even if you do strenuous cardio workouts each week, you’ll be missing out on potential antiaging body benefits if your schedule doesn’t include weight training, rest and yoga.

Good nutrition is a fundamental ingredient to healthy skin. Foods like romaine lettuce and strawberries help increase cell recovery and boost your body’s ability to produce collagen to help keep your skin smooth and firm. Foods with little to no nutritional benefits, like sugarpacked doughnuts, can actually damage the collagen and elastin that keep skin youthful. Are you making any of these mistakes? This is how we can fix it:

» Eating too many sweets and desserts? When you consume too much sugar, the process by which they are broken down damages the skin’s elasticity. Eating whole grains that are low in sugar helps the body slowly digest the sugars in those foods, preventing a loss of collagen. If you like to sweeten your coffee, tea, oatmeal or other foods use all-natural Stevia, which is easily digested by the body. » Not adding yoga? I personally don’t do yoga, but I might begin if it will keep me youthful. Adding yoga regularly into your routine can help increase blood flow and relax facial muscles. Include yoga and keep fine lines and dull skin away. » Always choose coffee over tea?

By not selecting tea, you miss out on the protective compounds such as EGCG and theaflavins. These compounds help prevent skin cancer and avert wrinkles. » Do you avoid weights? If you’re worried about how saggy your arms are, or how your butt has become a low rider, adding a strength-training program will create more supportive

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Taking care of yourself is the main priority if you plan to look your best through all ages of your life. Love yourself and your body will love you back by looking youthful well into your golden years. Exercise, eat right, get plenty of sleep and enjoy your life. Make laugh lines and be proud of every one of them.

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WOMEN WHO INSPIRE

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Editor’s note: You magazine recently asked the community to nominate local women for its Women Who Inspire feature.

The response was overwhelming, and we received almost 30 nominations. Stevens Point Fire Chief Tracey Kujawa, as well as the nine women featured on the following pages, were selected for this feature based on their involvement in the community.

Please read on to find out more about these inspirational women.

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racey Kujawa, 49, of Plover says children, and even some adults, are surprised when they learn she is a member of the Stevens Point Fire Department.

Why the surprise? Because Kujawa, a 20-year member of the department, is a woman.

In fact, she was the first female firefighter/paramedic hired by the department and, in September, was named the department’s first female fire chief. She also remains the only woman, with the exception of the administrative assistant to the chief, to be employed at the department in its nearly 120-year history.

Those are just some of the reasons Kujawa was nominated by both her husband, Jeff, and daughter, Kara Rortvedt, to be featured as one of the Women Who Inspire in this issue of You magazine.

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Tracey Kujawa, chief of the Stevens Point Fire Department, speaks with fellow firefighter Joe Gemza during a Sept. 15 fire in Stevens Point.

Opposite page: Kujawa is shown at the fire department. “I’m able to assist people in their deepest time of need. It brings some deep gratification to be able to help people, and people really do appreciate us coming to their aid,” she said. (PHOTOS BY DOUG WOJCIK/FOR YOU MAGAZINE)

“My mother is an exceptional woman and is my hero,” Rortvedt wrote in her nomination letter.

“She is the most dedicated and courageous person I’ve ever met. ... Nothing has ever gotten in her way or deterred her from reaching her goals. ...

No one can match her determination, courage and dedication.”

Kujawa said while being the first woman to work for the fire department has presented its challenges, overall everyone has been very supportive.

“I thought it would be very difficult, and I was wrong,” she said. “Once everybody there knew you could do the job competently, they were very helpful.”

Kujawa, who grew up in Plover and graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High in 1980, did not plan to become a firefighter. Instead, she attended Marquette University in Milwaukee on a running scholarship and planned to pursue a career in medicine. Part way through, she moved back to Plover and, in 1985, earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of WisconsinStevens Point.

While running on a treadmill one day, someone suggested Kujawa apply at the Stevens Point Fire Department. And that’s how it all started. Kujawa took the necessary fire science and EMT courses, and then joined the department in 1992 as a firefighter/EMT. “My plan never was to get into fire science,” she said. “But once I got through the training courses, I knew this was something I wanted to do. Once I started, it was pretty instantaneous that I knew I

wanted to be here for a long time.”

Kujawa said the best part of her job is the everyday challenges she faces, which test her abilities.

“I’m able to assist people in their deepest time of need,” she said. “It brings some deep gratification to be able to help people, and people really do appreciate us coming to their aid.

“Being a firefighter/paramedic is the best job in the world.”

Kujawa said while being a firefighter/paramedic takes quite a bit of strength and endurance, women shouldn’t be discouraged from pursuing it as a career.

“I’m not saying women can’t do it; they just need to work a little harder,” she said. “If you truly feel this is something you want to pursue; don’t give up on that dream.”

In addition to her job responsibilities as fire chief, Kujawa also is the mother of three children — Rortvedt, 27, Joshua Kujawa, 29, and Garrett Kujawa, 22 — and grandmother to two, Jett, 7 months, and Alyssa, 4 months. She also has another grandchild on the way.

“Tracey Kujawa is someone with exceptional courage and strength who goes above and beyond what it takes to make life better for others,” her husband wrote in his nomination letter. “Along the way, she has touched many lives. She always puts in the extra effort to make people’s lives less painful, no matter what it takes. ... She believes the citizens of Portage County deserve the best system available, and she will do whatever it takes to get it done.”

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BARB AUSTIN Age: 43 City: Plover Family: Husband Larry; daughter and son-in-law Cassie and Nate DeGroff of Plover; grandson Aiden, 2 Career: Extended care program supervisor for Aspirus VNA Community involvement: Driver for Meals on Wheels; board member for Association of Downtown Businesses; delivers meals for the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner; volunteers during annual Dozynki Harvest Fest and downtown holiday parade It’s important to be involved in the community because ... “I think we get back so much more than what we give.

(Volunteering) gives you so much experience and confidence, and those are things you can’t get on the job.”

Nominated by: Carol Przybylski Nominated because ... “(Barb) spearheads many fundraisers and quietly serves those in need without any fanfare. ... She does not have fancy degrees, but what she does have is an amazing work ethic and the ability not only to improve herself but everyone she comes in contact with.”

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WOMEN WHO INSPIRE

“You have to know what’s going on in your community. It’s my responsibility as a citizen to be involved in the community and to help where I can.”

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Age: 47 City: Plover Family: Husband Kevin; children Josh, 30, Lacey, 20, Krista, 17, and Tanner, 14 Career: Educational assistant at Plover-Whiting Elementary School, and works with special needs children there Community involvement: Involved with PTO and as a volunteer at Plover-Whiting Elementary School; volunteers for pom and dance team at Stevens Point Area Senior High; formerly was a Girl Scouts leader It’s important to be involved in the community because ... “You have to know what’s going on in your community. It’s my responsibility as a citizen to be involved in the community and to help where I can.”

Nominated by: Betsy Wiberg Nominated because ... “Lori was diagnosed with cancer over 10 years ago. Fighting against overwhelming odds would seem to be a tall order for most people — but then you have to know Lori. As she continues over 10 years of treatment, she: works full time, volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, president of PTO, coordinator for the SPASH pom team and looks over her own 90-year-old grandmother ... and somehow maintains a normal life. But the most amazing thing about my hero is that she never has complained about her disease.”

Age: 41 City: Stevens Point Family: Daughters Tamara, 21, and Katherine, 19; son Nicholas, 17 Career: Personal banker and marketing assistant for Community First Bank Community involvement: Volunteer wish granter for the MakeA-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin; involved as an usher, greeter and choir member at Celebration Church; takes part in community events sponsored by Community First Bank; has volunteered over the years with her children’s schools It’s important to be involved in the community because ... “Part of it has to do with instilling values and just helping your fellow neighbor. ... Especially being a mom, that’s what I want my kids to do and to carry it on to the next generation and the next and the next.”

Nominated by: Tamara Erickson Nominated because ... “Patty is truly a person of strength, giving up her time and money to take care of the needs of others. She is a rare gem in the world today, involving herself in organizations that she is passionate about. In the future, I aspire to become half the woman she is.”

Age: 73 City: Stevens Point Family: One son, five step-children and five grandchildren Career: Retired, was employed by Sentry Insurance for 26 years and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point before that Community involvement: Serves on the leadership group for the United Way of Portage County campaign; involved with the Family Crisis Center; on the board for Mid-State Technical College; on the Lincoln Center Advisory Board It’s important to be involved in the community because ... “Working with other people who share the same interests is an inspiration; it makes me feel good.

(Volunteering) is the best of both worlds — to be able to help others and to get that good feeling that you get.”

Nominated by: Bob and Marilyn Worth Nominated because ... “Marg Coker-Nelson is an inspiration to us because of her compassion and caring ways — not only for her friends, but for those in need. ... She does not seek personal recognition or look for fame. She gives from the goodness of her heart.”

Age: 72 City: Stevens Point Family: Husband Kent; daughter Sheri Hall of Racine; son Doug Hall of Everett, Wash.; two granddaughters, Jessica, 14, and Kaitlin, 11 Career: Teaches at College Days for Kids and Women & Science Day at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; travels around the country to teach for the American Chemical Society at national science teacher conventions Community involvement: Serves on the Stevens Point Parks Commission; involved with the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin; on the board of directors for the Aldo Leopold Audubon Society and the George W. Mead Wildlife Area; organizer for the annual Daffodil Days fundraiser for Portage County; co-facilitator for the Living with Cancer Support Group at Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital; co-chair for the local Circle of Hope bracelet fundraiser It’s important to be involved in the community because ... “I think it’s important to get involved and give back. I’ve been given certain talents and abilities and gifts, and it’s important to give back and not just take.”

Nominated by: Nancy Schultz Nominated because ... “Sue possesses that rare combination of warmth, charisma and magnetism that captivates anyone she happens to meet. Despite being a cancer survivor and having undergone quadruple bypass surgery, her verve and vigor put the Energizer Bunny to shame.”

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“If you don’t have people who volunteer or help out in that capacity, then where is the community? If you don’t have volunteers, you are missing a vital piece of the community.”

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Age: 60 City: Amherst Family: Husband Peter Blenker; sons Jason, 35, Justin, 33, and Kristifer, 27; grandson Jesse, 2 Career: Co-owner of Blenker rCompanies Community involvement: Vice president of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Foundation board; board member for the United Way of Portage County; past president of the Portage County Business Council and Golden Sands Home Builders Association; area vice president for the Wisconsin Builders Association It’s important to be involved in the community because ... “I am a firm believer in pay it forward. It’s a concept everybody should embrace.

I was helped when I had nothing, by people who are no longer here. If I can pay it forward to someone else, that’s what keeps the world moving.”

Nominated by: Jason Blenker Nominated because ... “I am continually amazed that (Pamela) has the drive, determination and time to devote to all of the activities. Her philosophy is not to belong to an organization, but to dive in with both feet and make it a better place than she found it.”

Age: 38 City: Stevens Point Family: Husband Don; sons Dominic, 15, and Devin, 12 Career: Co-owner of Red Mill Supper Club and accounting assistant for the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Community involvement: Immediate past chairwoman for the board of the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; active in the Wisconsin Restaurant Association-River Valley Chapter; involved at Trinity Lutheran Church; has supported events to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, such as Taste of the Town It’s important to be involved in the community because ... “It’s very important to have connections and to have your name out there, and to let organizations know that if they need something like a gift certificate for an event, that you’re available. And if you can’t give gifts of money, you can give of your time and talents. ... You never know when you might need to be on the receiving end of that help.”

Nominated by: Don Thompson Nominated because ... “Melissa is a very talented and gifted person, from her many contributions in the community, to our business, to her work and to her family and friend.

I have never known a woman who works harder and asks such little in return.”

Age: 44 City: Stevens Point Family: Husband Charles; daughter Kate, 11 Career: Works at Lensmire’s Village Gardens during the gardening season Community involvement: Involved with the Portage County Master Gardeners; serves on the board for the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin; co-chair of the Grant Scholarship Committee for the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin; co-leader for daughter’s Girl Scouts troop It’s important to be involved in the community because ... “I feel like it’s an obligation for me. I have been very lucky, and I have a lot of time and energy to give. ...

Volunteers aren’t born, volunteers are made. People have to see you volunteering, then it makes it easier for the next person to get involved.”

Nominated by: Judy and Dennis Surna Nominated because ... “Jennifer Young is an inspirational woman striving to make life better for her community. ... Like many busy women in our community, Jennifer always has time and energy for family and friends.”

Age: 57 City: Stevens Point Family: Daughter Hanna Bruer, 27; son David Klussendorf, 22 Career: Retired, was employed for 18 years with CAP Services Community involvement: Very active with the Alano Club in Stevens Point; offers alcohol and drug abuse counseling free of charge; formerly on the Advisory Committee for the United Way of Portage County; formerly involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County and Stevens Point Area YMCA It’s important to be involved in the community because ...

“That’s what makes a community. If you don’t have people who volunteer or help out in that capacity, then where is the community? If you don’t have volunteers, you are missing a vital piece of the community.”

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“Throughout her life, (Judith) has inspired many people and touched countless lives, all while maintaining a sense of sincere humility and modesty. ... She uses the knowledge and wisdom she has gained through her own experiences to help others in need with no expectations of recognition.”

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A taste of Japan Tokyo Steak House offers Hibachi dining, sushi and more Sarah Johnson of Wisconsin Rapids has been driving to Stevens Point at least once a month for almost 10 years. She isn’t attending class, going to an area festival or shopping at one of the area’s downtown stores.

She’s eating sushi at Tokyo Steak House.

This authentic Japanese restaurant serves more than 80 varieties of sushi, from the simple and popular California Roll to the intricate, mouth-watering Kamikaze Roll, all handmade by the chefs in their kitchen. Johnson relishes every bite.

“There’s just nothing like it anywhere else in central Wisconsin,” she says. “It’s totally worth the drive.

Tokyo Steak House, 1617 Academy Ave., has been dishing up sushi and a host of other delicacies for almost 10 years. Owner Teresa Chu says the restaurant is always busy, especially the popular Hibachi tables.

“They like to come for the Hibachi,” said Chu. “It’s really popular with couples and for (group) celebrations.”

Hibachi dining is a unique cooking technique in which guests are grouped around a special table and grill, while the chef prepares the food in front of you. In the regular dining room, tables can seat up to eight guests, with tables for up to 12 in the back room.

As the food is prepared, the chef will mesmerize you with amazing tricks and tech-

ABOUT TOKYO STEAK HOUSE Address: 1617 Academy Ave., Stevens Point Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Contact: 715-344-8444; www.tokyosteakhousewi.com

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Clockwise from top: Sai, from left, Tao Lin and Wei Ye enjoy lunch at Tokyo Steak House. A volcano roll.

The restaurant’s exterior. Sushi chef Louis Gao prepares sushi rolls.

Previous page: Chef Hugo Ramirez prepares a lunch.

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Tokyo Steak House has become a food destination, popular for birthdays, holiday get-togethers and company outings. Kids especially love to see the master Hibachi chefs perform their entertaining feats, and the food is fresh and fantastic.

Aside from the sushi and Hibachi offerings, the restaurant also has a variety of appetizers and Chinese entrees, with something on the menu to please just about anyone, at a reasonable cost.

Entrees and dinner combinations range in price from $7.95 to $18.95.

Chu says they offer a number of unique dishes that you won’t find anywhere else.

The Dynasty Roll, for instance, is made from eel, avocado and cucumber wrapped up with shrimp and tobiko, topped with eel sauce. Another sushi specialty, the Godzilla Roll, features tempura shrimp, cream cheese, green onion, three kinds of caviar, and wasabi mayo sauce.

“Especially with the sushi, there are a lot of vegetarian options,” said Chu. Mindy Bahan of Stevens Point says she and her co-workers often come for the lunch buffet.

“It’s not expensive, and you can get a little bit of everything, even the sushi,” said Bahan. “Plus, it’s quick, so I don’t have to worry about whether I’ll get back to work on time.”

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Brown carrot and onion in skillet and transfer to slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in flour, add broth and mix well.

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Denise Rocha of Plover routinely adds spinach, broccoli and even escargot to typical teenage fare — pizza and pasta — when she makes dinner for her two daughters.

Rocha, 47, is a single mother who works as an executive assistant with Wisconsin Lions Foundation-Lions Pride Endowment Fund. She doesn’t let busy days keep her from being creative at meal time — a skill she called upon as one of three competitors in the Wausau Daily Herald’s “So You Think You Can Cook� contest. “My ability to adapt recipes would make me an interesting and fun competitor,� she wrote in her contest entry.

She was right. Her on-the-spot creation of pork medallions with apple marmalade and accompanying sweet potatoes in coconut sauce scored 49 of a possible 60 points, well above the 41 and 40 points of her competitors, and crowned her the winner of the competition.

The contest paired three amateur cooks with three local professional chefs who were charged with preparing entrees using four mandatory “secret� ingredients. The second

annual contest took place Oct. 18 at Grebe’s in Wausau.

Rocha’s amateur-cook competitors were Aaron Jaeger, 34, a single graphic artist, and Claire Meney, 36, a marketing account manager for Ministry Health Care. Both live in Wausau. Daily Herald staff Denise members chose the three Rocha from about two dozen entries in which people were asked to write up to 100 words about why they wanted to cook with a professional.

For the contest, Rocha worked with David Lorio, chef and general manager at Red Eye in Wausau; Jaeger was paired with Joshua Braatz, executive chef at City Grill at the Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau; and Meney cooked with Adam Jamgochian, executive chef and owner of Michael’s in Rib Mountain.

At contest time, contestants learned they would be required to create a meal using pork tenderloin, garlic, sweet potato and coconut milk. They could add any of their choice of items from a provided pantry that included apples, onions, spinach, olive oil, sugar, flour, arborio rice, eggs, chicken

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After a few minutes of planning time, teams had one hour to prepare their entrees and present them to three judges who scored them on a scale of one to five on appearance, creativity, taste and use of secret ingredients. Judges were Mark Pfaff, produce manager at Crossroads County Market in Wausau, and two of last year’s contestants, Sally Scinto-Reinertson and Sara Hohenstein, both of Wausau.

Judges said the Rocha-Lorio pork was done to perfection; the apple marmalade complemented it well, and the sweet potato-coconut combination was both inventive and tasty.

The dish earned a perfect 15 for taste and 14 for use of secret ingredients.

Jaeger and Braatz scored a 10 for appearance, the best mark of the three teams in that category. Meney and Jamgochian scored tops in creativity, with a 14 of a possible 15.

Meney, Jaeger and Rocha received gift certificates from their chefs’ restaurants.

Rocha, as the winner, also received a knife and cutting board set from Grebe’s and a County Market gift card. All three said the best reward was the chance to work alongside a professional chef.

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Job: I am executive director of the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum.

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If you weren’t executive director, you’d be ... I love what I’m doing now, especially the fact that each day is different from the rest. But, if I HAD to choose an alternate career I would have to say that I would be a jet fighter pilot. Doing loop-de-loops and seeing the world from high above would be exciting. However, my fear of heights might make this career path a bit challenging.

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My guilty pleasure is ... Long baths with the door locked. As the mother of two children I occasionally find myself secretly locking the door and soaking in a tub for a bit to escape from a long day.

The gift I want but never receive is ... A personal chef. Although I love to cook, food always tastes better when it’s prepared by someone else.

The movie I can watch over and over is ... “Mary Poppins.” I can’t help but sing along to “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” — but just because I can sing it doesn’t mean I can spell it correctly.

The book I can read over and over is ... My favorite book of all time is “To Kill A Mockingbird.” I re-read it every year.

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