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Help Yourself Reduce Investment Stress You probably aren’t too worried about it, but April is Stress Awareness Month. Each year, the Health Resource Network sponsors this “month” to inform people about the dangers of stress and to share successful coping strategies. Obviously, it’s important to reduce stress in all walks of life — including your investment activities. How can you cut down on the various stresses associated with investing? Here are a few possible “stress-busters”: • Know your risk tolerance. If you’re constantly worrying about the value of your investments, your portfolio may simply be too volatile for your individual risk tolerance. Conversely, if you’re always feeling that your investments will never provide you with the growth you need to achieve your long-term goals, you might be investing too conservatively. • Know what to expect from your investments. Uncertainty is often a leading cause of stress. So when you purchase investments WI-5001643989
that are mysterious to you, you shouldn’t be surprised if they perform in ways that raise your stress levels. Never invest in something unless you fully understand its characteristics and risk potential. • Be prepared for market volatility. Over the long term, the financial markets have trended upward, though their past performance can’t guarantee future results. Yet for periods of months, and even years, these same markets can sputter and decline. So when you invest, be aware of this volatility; if you’re prepared for it, you won’t be shocked when it happens, and you should be able to better keep stress at bay. • Maintain realistic expectations. If you think your investments are going to earn a very high rate of return, year after year, you are more than likely going to be disappointed — and you could easily get “stressed out.”You’re much better off, from a stress standpoint, not to expect eye-popping results. • Diversify your portfolio. If you were only to own one
asset class, such as growth stocks, and that particular segment took a big hit during a market drop, your whole portfolio could suffer, and it could take years to recover — causing you no end of stress. But if you spread your investment dollars among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, government securities and so on — your portfolio has a better chance of weathering the ups and downs of the market. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification may help you reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t prevent losses or guarantee profits.) • Think long term. If you only measure your investment success by short-term results, you can feel frustrated and stressed. But when you stop to consider your objectives, you may find that the most important ones, such as a comfortable retirement, are all long-term in nature. Consequently, it makes more sense to measure the progress you’re making with your investments in periods of years, or even decades, rather than days or months. Instead of fretting over your monthly
investment statements, compare where you are today versus where you were 10 or 15 years ago. The results may well surprise and help “destress” you. Stress Awareness Month will come and go. But by making the right moves, you can help take some of the stress out of investing for a long time to come.
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Sometimes you just have to embrace change
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hange is never easy, especially when you’re a parent and that change involves your young son or daughter growing up. I’ve been strong through the first day of school, the first lost tooth and my now 7-year-old daughter getting her ears pierced last fall, but when Emma told me earlier this year that the teddy bear wall border in her room was “too babyish,” it broke my heart. As I reluctantly gave in and started removing the first strips of teddy bears one night in early March, I reminisced about how excited I was when I first hung it on the walls, the matching bedding and mobile in the crib sitting in the middle of the room. At seven-months pregnant I had no idea where the journey of motherhood would take me. I thought back on how my little girl has grown into such a smart and independent young lady. How
my husband and I assembled her “big girl bed” when she turned 2, topped with Elmo bedding and a rail to keep her from falling to the floor, and then two years later the Disney Princess bedding as her interests had changed. After a few more emotional nights as I tucked Emma into bed, removing a few more strips each time, the teddy bears were gone. I got a little teary-eyed as I threw the last pieces away. Now the walls of Emma’s room have been painted a bright shade of purple to match the horse bedding she got for her birthday in February. The bedrail that once kept her safe is gone. Although I certainly wasn’t ready to remove those teddy bears, the smile on Emma’s face as I put the first stroke of purple paint on her old white walls said it all: My little girl is growing up. Change may not be easy, but I guess you just have to embrace it
and watch all of the wonderful things that it brings. Lisa Glodowski of Amherst Junction learned first-hand the benefits of embracing change. After working more than two years as an accountant, Lisa, a new mother at the time, was let go from the company where she was employed. Instead of looking at the downside, Lisa says she had a “light-bulb moment” and turned to her passion for PartyLite candles. She has now had an almost 10-year career as an independent consultant for the company. Read Lisa’s story inside this issue of You magazine. You also will meet Rosalind Kealiher, a local businesswoman who started her own graphic design and photography company, Dekaios Designs LLC in 2010. Lynn Caine, a University of Wisconsin-Extension Portage County Master Gardener Volunteer, explains the best time to plant vege-
tables in your garden. Melissa Sabel, communications manager for the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, shares some of the local events you definitely don’t want to miss this summer. And there’s so much more. — Jamie Jung
y o u m a g a z i n e s t a ff Publisher Mike Beck Editor Jamie Jung Advertising Manager Steve Tuman Operations Manager Sherri Wallis Design Amanda Holladay
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Planting time key to successful vegetable garden
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Lynn Caine is a University of Wisconsin-Extension Portage County Master Gardener Volunteer.
nce the snow melts, the ground thaws and we can prepare the seedbed, it may be time to plant a few “coolseason” vegetables. In central Wisconsin, this is usually around April 20. Beets, carrots, kohlrabi, salad greens and peas can all go in as soon as the weather turns to spring. Don’t worry about a late frost, these crops don’t mind, and even thrive, in the cool weather. Onion sets and spinach also can go in now. May 4 is a good time to put out cool-season transplants. Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower should be slowly introduced to the cool weather until they are hardened off from the warm greenhouse. After a week of days outside and nights inside they should be ready to plant in the garden. The next planting date is when all danger of frost is past. In central Wisconsin that is usually around May 15t. Keep in mind that these vegeta-
bles like warm soils for germination and lots of sunshine to pop seedlings out of the ground. If the weather has been wet and cold up until this point you probably want to wait until it is warm and dry. A cold, wet seedbed will usually just rot the seed or pro-
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duce sickly seedlings. Beans, corn, muskmelon, pumpkins and squash all can be planted in late May. Seeds can go directly into a warm seedbed and starter plants should be hardened off. Seeds and young seedlings need a warm, moist
seedbed with plenty of airflow to be successful. Follow recommendations on the seed packet for proper planting depth and spacing. The last category is the tender vegetables. These plants need very warm night temperatures, as well as, warm days. It is best to wait until almost June to plant these, unless you can provide a warming source or a lot of protection. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and cucumbers are all in this category. Don’t rush to put these out in the garden or you will be disappointed throughout the growing season. Weather in Wisconsin can be very unpredictable. Many gardeners plant by the waxing and waning of the full moon. Plants that produce crops above ground, like corn, should be planted during the waxing phase of the moon, between the time of the new moon
and the full moon because the seeds are getting more sunlight reflected from the moon. Belowground crops, like potatoes, should be planted during the waning moon, between the full moon and new moon to encourage rapid root growth. These gardeners also believe the gravitation of the moon affects the water in the soil providing more during a waxing moon and pulling roots down during a waning moon. This year the new moon is on April 10 and the full moon is on April 25. The following month the new moon is on May 9 and the full moon is on May 24. For an excellent planting guide, see the University of Wisconsin-Extension publication,” The Vegetable Garden.” It can be found at http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/ A1989.pdf. If you don’t have a computer, just watch the moon.
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Life’s a
party Local woman enjoys career as PartyLite consultant By Jamie Jung You magazine
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hile attending the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh more than a decade ago, Lisa Glodowski of Amherst Junction had two goals: Complete her double-major in accounting and finance and find a job she loved in the corporate world, and to eventually become a mom. And once Glodowski, now 36, found that “wonderful corporate
job” she thought would last forever, she realized balancing those two goals was going to be more difficult than she expected. “It’s hard to balance family life when you are working 70 to 80 hours a week and traveling,” she said. After working for a certified public accounting firm for more than two years, Glodowski, a new mom at the time, was laid off. Shortly after that, Glodowski had what she refers to as “a lightbulb” moment, and she decided to sell PartyLite supplies as an
Lisa Glodowski, left, explains to Julie Sager what she has ordered during a PartyLite party on March 15 in Plover. PHOTOS BY JODEE BOYD/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
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Lisa Glodowski, center, shows tealights to Julie Sager, left, and Jill Keyser at a PartyLite party on March 15 in Plover.
Lisa Glodowski, right, helps Jill Keyser look for items in the catalog during a PartyLite party March 15 in Plover.
to eight home party shows per month, although that depends on the time of the year and is very flexible, another perk of working as an independent consultant. “In October through December it’s usually more like eight to 10 parties a month, but then it slows down for me in the summer, usually four to six per month, because we enjoy camping and the boys are in baseball,” she said. “I also have flexibility where I can take a month off if I need to, or, if I want to make more money, I can book more parties.” Glodowski said despite the growing trends in home party sales, there still are many misconceptions about her career. “A lot of people think it’s a fun little thing where women go to gossip, but times have changed,” she said. “You can make a serious business or a career out of it. “I’ve had people ask me what I do for a career, and when I tell them, they say, ‘Oh, you sell candles.’ It may be a hobby for some, but for me, this is my job.” Glodowski said she discovered fairly earlier in her PartyLite career that with hard work and dedication she definitely could make money.
“I wouldn’t trade (my career) for anything; it has made a world of difference in my family. You can’t put a price tag on going on school field trips or being able to be home with my sons when they are sick.
independent consultant until she found another corporate job. “I had started selling PartyLite back in college, and I had been a long-time customer,” she said. “I loved the product, so I figured, why not give it a try?” And now, 10 years later, Glodowski is still selling PartyLite supplies, having moved up from hosting parties to becoming a consultant, and she now serves as a unit leader. “I seriously was going to do this for a month or two until I found another corporate job, but it took off, and I had so much fun doing it, and I was making great money,” she said. “I get to be a full-time mom, and I get to have a career — not many people get to say that.” Glodowski, a mother of three young sons — ages 10, 7 and 5 — typically works about 20 hours a week checking in with hostesses for upcoming parties and working with her team of anywhere from five to 15 consultants. She also does a lot of networking on Facebook to promote the product. “I don’t have set office hours, but I do most of my work when my kids are in school,” she said. Glodowski also leads about six
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“We are very fortunate that with my husband’s job we are able to support our family,” she said. “My PartyLite business is our fun spending money. It supports our children’s activities, and the rest goes into savings.” Glodowski said another perk of working for PartyLite is the opportunity to earn incentive trips each year, and she has earned every one since she started. “These are 100 percent vacations, no business,” she said. “I’ve always taken my husband because he’s been 100 percent supportive; he’s always taking catalogs to work to help me sell. We’ve been to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Cabo, Aruba, cruises, Cancun and this past May we were in the Dominican Republic.” Glodowski urges those interested in home party sales to
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find a product that they believe in and use themselves and to give it a try. “You never know,” she said. “I never thought this would pan out, and here I am, 10 years later. “The worst-case scenario is you go back to being a host or a customer.” And Glodowski sees no end in sight for her PartyLite career. “I wouldn’t trade (my career) for anything; it has made a world of difference in my family,” she said. “You can’t put a price tag on going on school field trips or being able to be home with my sons when they are sick. “I thank (my former employer) daily; I never would have had the guts to leave, and now I can be the mom I always wanted to be.” Follow Jamie Jung on Twitter: @SPJJamieJung.
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SHOPS WE LOVE: TISKET ‘A TASKET
Baskets for any occasion
Tisket ‘A Tasket focuses on Wisconsin-made products By Breanna Speth For You magazine
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hen Stacey Sankey isn’t working her part-time job at Peskie Builders in Stevens Point, she is using her artistic talents to combine ribbon, baskets and Wisconsin-made products into the perfect gift for any occasion. When Sankey took over ownership of Tisket ‘A Tasket LLC, 35F Park Ridge Drive in Park Ridge, last summer, she inherited a shop that has served the community with unique gift ideas for more than two decades. Sankey has always been interested in art. “I liked art class. I had taken photography in high school. I love to take pictures,” she said. “I had told the previous owner that I thought this was a neat business.” When the previous owner of Tisket ‘A Tasket expressed her desire to sell, Sankey decided to put her creativity to good use. To become acquainted with the ins and outs of operating a small business, Sankey took a course through CAP Services. The class prepared her for some aspects of the business, but other elements she has had to learn on her own. She says the hardest part of the business is predicting what the customer is going to want. “I want to have all that product that you
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ABOUT TISKET ‘A TASKET Address: 35F Park Ridge Drive, Park Ridge Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday Contact: Call 715-341-1164 or go to www.etisketatasket.com.
and everybody else wants, but how do you know what this is?” she explained. “In the six months that I’ve had the business, I can tell you what people have as favorites, but it’s a learning experience.” Though she may have no records, Sankey does have a passion for crafting and an instinct for product. Here’s how it works: A customer comes into the store wanting to put a basket together, often for a birthday or anniversary. Sankey provides sample baskets for those unsure of what to do. Next, the customer chooses from merchandise on the shelves in the store, including wine, organic caramels, candles, Point Root Beer, honey and sparkling cider. “The majority of them are food baskets but I’m trying to expand,” Sankey said. Other popular options include a Pamper Basket complete with a gift certificate for a massage, a robe and slippers; and a Bloody
Stacey Sankey, owner of Tisket ‘A Tasket LLC, assembles a basket. PHOTOS BY JAMIE JUNG/YOU MAGAZINE
Mary Basket comprised of Blue Farm blue corn tortilla chips, Big Dog salsa, Fiery Fungus mushrooms, Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix, vodka and a set of mugs. Sankey also has been developing new baskets, including a University Welcome Basket for new students, complete with homemade felt fortune “cookies.” Most of the items in the baskets are Wisconsin-made goods. “I try to stay unique in my product,” said Sankey, gesturing to the Cow Pies and marinated butter mushrooms adorning the shelves of her shop. “No one in the area carries them,” she said. Sankey also provides delivery options for a charge, with free delivery to the local hospital. Along with being creative, Sankey describes herself as a “people pleaser,” something she
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says helps her business be successful. “I like to make sure that it’s done right,” she said. People not looking to assemble a basket are invited to come in to shop for the Wisconsin-made products. Chips made in Janesville and salsa packaged in Green Bay are two of Sankey’s favorites. “You can also come in and I can put them together in little paper bags. Some people don’t necessarily want the basket,” she said. Between her job at Peskie, helping husband DJ with his business — DJ Sankey Trucking, and taking care of her two children — Brianna, 6, and Nicholas, 4, Sankey’s basket is pretty full. But she loves being able to weave in a little creativity amidst the chaos. “I like visiting with and meeting new people, and I love the creativity,” she said.
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Above: Wine, beer and assorted varieties of liquor, mostly made in Wisconsin, can be added to baskets or purchased individually Left: An assembled basket awaits a red, lace bow. Below: Some of the Wisconsin-made food products that can be added to baskets or purchased individually
As long as I can remember, I have suffered from headaches and head and neck pain. I had facial pain from chronic sinusitis. I never woke feeling rested. I own and run my own business and provide full time care for my daughter who has cerebral palsy. I was tired most of the time and was always seeking help - trying every kind of treatment I could find. Five years ago I went for a sleep study. I didn’t have sleep apnea at that time, but I was waking up an abnormal number of times throughout the night and disrupting my sleep. I was referred to an ENT who prescribed surgery to improve my airway and breathing.The results didn’t last and in a few years my symptoms had become much worse. I wasn’t sleeping well, was exhausted during the day, found it difficult to focus, and it was getting harder to care for my daughter
and to be motivated at work. Then I met Dr. Honl. When I visited his office, the staff was knowledgeable and receptive to my concerns. Dr. Honl listened to my story from the beginning - the evaluation was thorough and he took time to understand my needs. One step at a time, we determined the right treatment plan for me. Based on his evaluation, Dr. Honl recommended a new sleep test, which confirmed a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. I was fitted with an oral appliance and in only 3 days noticed a significant change in my headaches and head and neck pain. When I wake up in the morning…I’m awake! I feel rested! My energy level is coming back and I feel more upbeat and positive. I feel sharper throughout the day and more in tune with what I am doing and with my daughter. I even have energy to exercise. I used to think being tired was normal…that I was “getting old”. But this is my NEW normal! - Kristin Mertes 3/1/13 Stevens Point
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Fine dining experience The Silver Coach offers fresh American cuisine with a Louisiana twist
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f Almond-Crusted Baked Brie Grande Marnier or Bourbon Shrimp sounds delicious, or you have a craving for Escargot Provencal, or smoked short rail barbequed ribs, hop aboard The Silver Coach for a delicious, romantic dining experience. From an early age, The Silver Coach’s Chef Rob Tuszka was on track to become a culinary expert. Cooking professionally since high school, Tuszka had spent many years studying the art of food at local SentryWorld, The Restaurant and Stevens Point Country Club. The latter was part of an internship required by the culinary program he completed in Wisconsin Rapids. “I think at each place that you work, you get a little bit more information,” Tuszka said. “You learn as you go.” Now, Tuszka and wife, Brenda, own and operate one of Stevens Point’s oldest and most beloved restaurants — The Silver Coach. Featuring the only authentic restaurant railroad car in central Wisconsin, The Silver Coach has long been a staple in Stevens Point. The pre-1900 era Smith & Barney railroad sleeper car comprises the oldest part of the Silver Coach. Purchased in the 1930s after the end of Prohibition by John and Fred Bablitch, it was moved to its present site in Park Ridge in the 1940s. Here, the historic car was converted into a distinctive restaurant and bar, still featuring its original stained glass and curved wood paneling with inlaid designs. Tuszka first visited the cozy
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Chef Rob Tuszka plates blackened sashimi yellow fin tuna steak with creole sauce laced with bearnaise. PHOTOS BY THOMAS KUJAWSKI/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
ABOUT THE SILVER COACH Address: 38 Park Ridge Drive, Park Ridge Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; lounge opens at 4 p.m. Contact: Call 715-341-6588 or go to www.silvercoachrestaurant.com.
restaurant as a child, and when an opportunity came to purchase the unique spot, he decided to go full steam ahead. “I think it was always a dream of mine, a goal I wanted to have was to be my own boss in a way,” he said. Featuring delicious Louisianastyle cuisine, beautiful stained glass windows, a cozy fireplace, a gorgeous bar, and even two private dining cars, there is a reason
The Silver Coach has been voted “Best Place for a Romantic Date” twice in the Stevens Point Journal’s Portage County’s Best reader survey. While the comfortable dining room is the perfect place for a business lunch or quiet dinner, The Silver Coach’s two private dining coaches are the popular place for couples to enjoy a nice meal, and even propose. Asks
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Tuszka, “Where else can you go to dine and bring somebody out and have a place to yourself? That’s unique I think.” Also unique is the decor, which Tuszka strives to keep fresh and new. Along with rotating table settings and designs, the walls of the restaurant are an ever-evolving gallery featuring works by local artists and art students. “It’s nice to change up the look a little bit with fresh art,” he said. “If people like what they see, they can buy it.” In the summer, patrons enjoy the pergola-covered deck and lighter summer menu. At any time of the year, The Silver Coach’s most popular cui-
Bethany Schneider serves New York Strip Steak and Chicken Piquant.
Crawfish balls with salsa. sine is their homemade crawfish balls. “People love that. I think they’re just really delicious,” Tuszka said. “I think everything here is so good, it’s unique. It’s fresh American cuisine with a little twist on Louisiana cooking. It’s bold flavors with a little bit of spice.” The Silver Coach prides itself on its high-end ingredients and great quality dishes. Desserts and sauces are homemade, and everything is made from scratch. The vegetables are cut fresh daily, and many herbs are grown by Brenda. “I like making nice stuff and working with bright, fresh ingredients,” Tuszka said. “It’s time-
consuming and well worth it in the long run when it comes down to a nice dining experience.” When not busy at the restaurant, Tuszka enjoys watching daughter Brooke, 14, and son Brett, 11, play school sports. His busy lifestyle gives him perspective on what people enjoy about fine dining at The Silver Coach. “People are so busy every day and it’s a special thing to come out once in a while, slow down, and enjoy life, and have a nice dinner prepared,” he said. “It does everybody a little bit of good to do that once in a while. I think it’s important at times to slow down a little bit.” WI-5001645237
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pring and summer are the perfect time to take your family on a picnic to the local park, or to venture with that special someone to a favorite quiet place. In fact, National Picnic Day is just around the corner — April 23. But if the thought of eating a bologna sandwich, grapes from a plastic bag and a pudding cup for Michelle Syring is dining your picnic fare doesn’t bring a services director for smile to your face, our You chef Oakridge Senior Living Michelle Syring has shared some Community. recipes to bring your picnic lunch to the next level. So grab your picnic basket or cooler, a blanket and your favorite beverage and head outdoors to enjoy!
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1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup plain yogurt 3 eggs 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a bundt pan. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the sugar and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the yogurt, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla. Continue beating until the mixture is well blended. Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into a medium bowl and gradually add the flour mixture with the mixer running at low speed. Beat the batter for 3 minutes, until light in color. Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until lightly browned on top and a tester inserted in the cake comes out clean. Cool upright on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
ARTICHOKE SALAD Get it 3 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts with marinade 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, washed, dried and sliced 6 sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips 4 scallions, thinly sliced, including some green tops 1 medium tomato, seeded and cut into bite-size chunks 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced Dressing: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper
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Do it In a large bowl, combine all of the vegetables. To make the dressing, whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl and pour over the vegetables. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight. Place in a covered plastic dish and tuck it into your knapsack.
TERIYAKI CHICKEN WINGS
TORTELLINI SALAD WITH PINE NUTS
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16 chicken wings 1/4 cup sesame seeds Marinade: 1/2 cup sake, mirin (sweet cooking sake) or dry white wine 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed
2 pounds fresh tortellini pasta 1 cup green peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup red peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup chopped scallions, with some green tops 1/2 cup chopped pine nuts 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Dressing: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 3/4 cup peanut oil
Do it Rinse the chicken wings in cold water and pat dry. Place them in a shallow glass dish. To make the marinade, combine the ingredients in a mediumsized bowl and pour over the chicken. Let the chicken marinate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and brush with the marinade. Sprinkle the wings with the sesame seeds and bake for 30 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through. Let sit for 15 minutes and then place the chicken on a serving plate and cool in the refrigerator. When cold, cover the chicken with plastic wrap and transport to the picnic.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD
Do it Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain the tortellini and place in a large bowl with the peppers, scallions, pine nuts, basil, dill and Parmesan. To make the dressing, combine the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil until well combined. Pour the dressing over the tortellini and chill. Put the salad into a 2-quart covered bowl to take to your picnic.
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8 chicken breast halves 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2inch chunks 1 medium purple onion, cut into 1/4-inch chunks 1/2 cup pitted black olives 1/4 cup artichoke hearts 4 fresh leaves of basil, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons corn oil 6 tablespoons olive oil
Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and barely cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer the chicken for 20 minutes, or until it is just cooked through. Let the chicken cool slightly in the liquid. When the chicken can be handled, remove the meat from the bones and cut it into 1-inch chunks. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the peppers, onion, olives, artichoke hearts, basil, salt and pepper to taste to the chicken and stir well. Sprinkle the vinegar and oils over all and stir again. Place the salad in a large covered container and chill in the refrigerator until it is time to pack it in the cooler.
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Summertime fun Local events celebrate arts, history, music
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The arts are more than activities and events in Portage County, they are woven into the lifestyles and communities in the area. Throughout the year, you can Melissa Sabel is attend live communications theater and manager for the dance performances, take in Stevens Point Area Convention & the local music Visitors Bureau. scene (including the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra), explore galleries and see local artists in action. Feeling artistic? Transform a homeless bike into a mobile masterpiece for display during Appetite for the Arts (Aug. 24) at the Stevens Point Sculpture Park, in collaboration with the Central Rivers Farmshed. Even if you don’t create art for this event, take it all in (from the sculptures to the delicious local chef competition). Downtown Stevens Point is known for its growing arts community, with a unique mix of art galleries, museums and murals intermingled between specialty shops and restaurants. On May 17, head downtown to attend ArtsWalk (and bring the kids!). The art-filled evening will feature dancers, musicians and interactive art activities. Don’t forget to head out to Amherst and explore the events at the Tomorrow
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River Gallery and explore masterpieces including handcrafted quilts and furniture at the Amish Quilt, Craft and Amish Furniture Auction held May 18 and Aug. 24 at the Amherst Fairgrounds. If live performances are interesting to you, then there is no shortage of venues to get your fill. Performance spaces, like Theater @1800, Lettie W. Jensen Community Center Theater, and the theaters at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, offer a variety of local productions to national acts. Check out “The Producers” May 3 to 5 and 8 to 10 at UWSP or Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra’s Jazz Night on May 24 at Theater @1800.
Music If you feel that it just isn’t summer without live music in an outdoor venue, then look no further than some great events in the Stevens Point area. You can enjoy free live music all summer long, whether you are in the mood for a little jazz, rock, country or something completely different. Music is the backbone for a number of great summertime events, like Riverfront Rendezvous (July 4 to 6), Celebrate Plover (July 27), Bluegrass in the Pines (Aug. 23 to 24), Riverfront Jazz Festival (Aug. 31 to Sept. 1) and other fairs and festivals. (Insider Tip: Be sure to check event details before heading out, to find out times and admission costs — many of which are free!) For a perfect picnic with a side of music, you can enjoy the sounds of the Stevens Point City Band. The concerts, which feature a different theme weekly, are held
The Portage County Historical Society will hold its annual Civil War Encampment Aug. 24 to 25 at Pfiffner Pioneer Park. The event offers a unique look into the largest armed conflict fought on American soil, complete with a canon firing at dusk. YOU MAGAZINE FILE PHOTO at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, from June to August, at the Pfiffner Pioneer Park bandshell. For more, check out a feature presentation during Movies in the Park. Held at dusk on most Fridays in June and July, the event features a movie, children’s activities and free popcorn, and is provided in partnership from Highland Church and Evergreen Church. Grab the kids and don’t overlook the great music and events geared just for them all summer long at the library or the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum.
History History comes alive during the summer in the Stevens Point area. With a number of historical sites operated by the Portage County Historical Society, learn more about area’s heritage by attending events held throughout the summer. Explore Portage County history first hand, by visiting Heritage Park. The historical park, one of four historical sites operated by the Portage County Historical Society, is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through
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Labor Day. Insider tip: Plan to attend Heritage Days on July 28 to 29 at Heritage Park. Located offsite from the four maintained historical sites (including the Beth Israel Synagogue, Historic Firehouse No. 2, Heritage Park and the Rising Star Mill) is the annual Civil War Encampment Aug. 24 to 25 at Pfiffner Pioneer Park. It offers a unique look into the largest armed conflict fought on American soil, complete with a canon firing at dusk. For a perspective on wheels, check out the Iola Old Car Show, the Midwest’s largest, July 11 to 14, or the Iola Vintage Military Show with vintage tractors and agricultural equipment Aug. 10 to 11. More car-focused events can be found throughout the summer season like the Kustom Kemps of America show May 24 to 26 in Pfiffner Pioneer Park and the vintage car parade during the Amherst Family Fun Fest on July 4.
Outdoor fun Summertime events don’t have to be passive, get involved and explore the great recreational
trail and routes, which offer more than just hiking and biking. Make the connection between outdoor recreation and the arts on the half-mile Stevens Point Sculpture Park Trail, connecting to the Green Circle. The 20-acre park provides stunning views of nature with a distinct backdrop of regional and national artwork. Enjoy the park during its Summer Celebration on June 8, or while walking through it during the ninth annual Walk Wisconsin on June 1, offering a new three-quarter marathon option this year. Plan to hike around the festival grounds during the annual Energy Fair June 21 to 23 at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association in Custer. The event is the nation’s longest running (and largest) event of its kind. For three days, jump into all things renewable and sustainable, including workshops, exhibitions and demonstrations, speakers, live entertainment, auctions and more. Bringing the family? Be sure to check out the Rainbow’s End area of the fair.
Riverfront Rendezvous will be held July 4 to 6 at Pfiffner Pioneer Park. YOU MAGAZINE FILE PHOTO Blaze your own trail on a recumbent bicycle during the 20th annual Midwest Recumbent Rally Aug. 9 to 11 at the Hostel Shoppe. The event, which is the largest rally of its kind in the world, offers guided rides, test drives, and partners with other biking events, like the Tour de Boys & Girls Club 2013 Bike-a-thon on Aug. 10.
If you’d prefer to add some water, visit the Central Wisconsin Water Ski Show Team — The Water Walkers at South Bay Beach Park on Lake DuBay. Shows are held at 6 p.m. most Thursdays in July and August and feature everything from full pyramids and lifts to slalom weaves. Have you tried fly-fishing? The
region boasts a wonderful trout stream, the Tomorrow River. Each May, the local Trout Unlimited club hosts workshops to learn everything you need to know, from fly-tying to casting. There are many more events worth exploring as well, to see a complete list go to www.stevenspointarea.com.
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visit to a local farmers market is a wonderful experience. Not only is it a way to support local growers and the community, but also an opportunity to buy fresh, great-tasting seasonal foods. Local farmers markets offer fresh produce, herbs, honey, home-baked and canned goods, pasture-raised meats and freerange eggs, plus fresh-cut flowers and plants. Many sellers offer organic produce grown without pesticides. Some programs accept food vouchers such as Food Share or WIC. Benefits of shopping at a farmers market include fresh food at affordable prices. Foods are higher in nutrient content due to their freshness, often picked that morning! The average supermarket produce travels 2,000 miles to its destination, compared to 50 miles for farmers market produce. Vitamin, minerals and antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables help keep cells healthy and strong to reduce the risk of some cancers, heart and eye disease; offer protection against the effects of aging and cell damage; and strengthen the immune system. Since seasonal produce is a main offering at farmers markets, let’s look at some choices that I’ve purchased and enjoyed at my local farmers market, along with their antioxidant health benefits. » Beta-carotene helps strengthen a cell’s defense against damage and can be found in carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, squash, cantaloupe and green leafy vegetables. » Lycopene may help to maintain prostate health and is found
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in tomatoes (better absorbed when cooked) and watermelon. » Lutein, found in spinach, green beans, peas, corn and eggs, may help Mary Sadler is a prevent ageregistered dietitian related vision for Ministry Saint loss. Michael’s Hospital. » Various flavinoids help strengthen cells, maintain heart and urinary tract health, and detoxify (help get rid of) undesirable compounds in our body. Berries, cherries, apples, onions, cabbage, eggplant, beets and Brussels sprouts are high in flavinoids. Even if you cannot remember the names of the helpful nutrients mentioned above, just remember to “eat the rainbow” of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple fruits and vegetables to get a variety of desired diseaseprotective nutrients. When at the farmers market, buy a fruit or vegetable that you have not tried before. Ask the grower how to prepare it. A helpful website for nutritious, tasty recipes is www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org. Some ideas that use your fresh selections include: whole grain pasta with homemade tomato marinara sauce and herbs; homemade pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and spinach; linguine with olive oil, green peas and basil; whole wheat tortilla chicken vegetable wrap; a simple oil and vinegar dressing over beautiful salad
Farmers market produce offers variety of health benefits
Jim Cisewski sits at his vegetable stand in 2011 at the farmers market in downtown Stevens Point. YOU MAGAZINE FILE PHOTO greens; and dill dip with fresh broccoli, carrots, green and red pepper slices. Don’t be afraid to experiment with main dishes, salads and even desserts. Although fruits and vegetables are abundant at farmers markets, one can also find offerings such as grass-fed meats, which are lower in total and saturated fats than grain-fed, and higher in
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heart-friendly omega-3 fats. Honey produced by local bees may help boost the immune system for allergy prevention. To find a farmers market near you, visit www.localharvest.org. So put on your walking shoes, grab canvas carrying bags, and meet friends and neighbors at your local farmers market. It’s good for your health and a lot of fun.
Off the shelf: Warm up your soul with these books Spring sure took long enough to get here. But that’s OK. You’ve got a good rest-of-season planned: a little bit of travel, a little bit of socializing, and a lot of reading. So why not try one of these great books? “The One I Left Behind” by Jennifer McMahon, c.2013, William Morrow
Terri Schlichenmeyer is the Bookworm. She has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book. She now lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books. She can be reached at bookwormsez@ yahoo.com.
Sometimes, all you need are a few good thrills, and “The One I Left Behind” by Jennifer McMahon will fill the bill nicely. Twenty-five years ago, when Reggie Dufrane was 14 years old, her mother disappeared. That wasn’t unusual; Vera loved to drink and carouse with strange men. But what was unusual was that her severed hand was found on the steps of the county courthouse, and everybody assumed that Vera was the final victim of a serial killer they called Neptune. But then Vera is found alive, and Reggie knows she needs to protect her mom. Neptune was never caught, Vera is in danger ... and so is Reggie.
“Ten Years Later” by Hoda Kotb with Jane Lorenzini, c.2013, Simon & Schuster Thrills, yes, but a different kind of thrill is in the triumphant, and “Ten Years Later” by Hoda Kotb with Jane Lorenzini is a book filled with those. If you could meet the person you were a decade ago, what would you tell yourself? That’s the question Kotb asked several people, and the struggles they endured to come through shining are inspiring.
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And finally, speaking of inspiring, you know prayer should come from the heart, but author Anne Lamott says that there’s something to be said about keeping things simple, too. In her new audiobook, “Help Thanks Wow,” she explains the power of three little words in your communication with God. “Help” is what you say when you don’t have the strength to say much more. “Thanks” comes out in a big whoosh, as in “ThankYouThankYouThankYou, God.” “Wow” is a lot like “awe,” and we end it all with “Amen.” And there you are: three very different books to warm your it’s-finally-spring soul. Amen.
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‘A social reunion’ Walk Wisconsin allows participants to share experience, connect
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here are many reasons people participate in Walk Wisconsin, an annual noncompetitive walking event along the Green Circle Trail in Portage
County. “There are a lot who started walking for health reasons — they needed to lower their blood pressure or needed to lose weight,” said Melissa Sabel, communications manager for the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “And there are others who make it a social event.” This year’s Walk Wisconsin, which will be held June 1, will include a full marathon (26.2 miles), a three-quarter marathon (19.6 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a quarter marathon (6.5 miles). Jess Lewis, 32, and her mother-in-law, Lori Lewis, 52, both of Antigo, learned about Walk Wisconsin after its first year and the duo decided to give it a try in 2006. After their first year of participation, they were hooked. They have participated each year since, usually walking in the event’s full marathon. “It’s just a lot of fun,” Jess Lewis said. “It’s definitely the push in the spring to get off those extra pounds you put on during the cold winter months.” Both Jess Lewis and her mother-in-law follow the training schedule offered on the event’s website (www.walkwisconsin.com). Jess Lewis said she usually gets her training in when her three children — ages 7, almost 4 and 2 — head to bed at night. “Training really keeps me motivated,” she said. “I start walking after the new year; it’s my new year’s resolution every year.” As additional motivation to keep training, Lori Lewis has started putting 50 cents in a jar for each mile she walks, and Jess Lewis plans to do the same, to help save money so the pair can attend a quilting show in Seattle next year. The event has become a family affair as well. During the years, other family members and friends have joined the twosome, and Jess Lewis’ 7-year-old daughter, Annalia, is planning to walk in the quarter marathon for the first time this year.
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Participants walk along the Green Circle Trail in Stevens Point as part of the 2012 Walk Wisconsin event. Organizers say walkers participate in the annual event for a variety of reasons, including to improve their health, and to share the experience with family members and friends. YOU MAGAZINE FILE PHOTO
“It’s a family thing,” Jess Lewis said. “We get to spend the whole day together, relaxing, and it’s nice to be able to dedicate that time to each other.” Sabel said participation is Walk Wisconsin has “snowballed” since it began. “We’ll have a walker who started participating for health reasons and Walk Wisconsin gets them motivated, but then they pull friends and family with them to participate,” Sabel said. “It becomes a social reunion; something they look forward to each year. “They can connect and talk, and it’s about sharing that experience with each other.” Jess Lewis said she also has enjoyed the time spent getting familiar with the city of Stevens Point and the Green Circle Trail through her participation in Walk Wisconsin. “I enjoy getting out and seeing Stevens
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Point and meeting new people each year; Stevens Point is a really cute city,” she said. “It’s like an adventure every year.” Brant Bergeron, a member of the Walk Wisconsin committee, said the goal of Walk Wisconsin goes beyond participation in the one-day event, it’s about encouraging people to make a healthy lifestyle change. “Because it’s noncompetitive, it really lends itself to being a really social event,” he said. “There are a lot of families who are doing it together now; there’s even this group of women from Dubuque (which has grown over the years) who train and all come together and make it a girls’ weekend. “People use Walk Wisconsin as a celebration of being healthy, and no matter your reason for participating, it’s about finishing that day and the journey it took to get there.”
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WOMAN TO KNOW: ROSALIND KEALIHER
Local businesswoman inspired by others Name: Rosalind Kealiher Age: 31 City: Stevens Point Family: I am happily married, have a 13-year-old son, a dog and a cat. Job: I have had my own business, Dekaios Designs LLC (www.dekaiosdesigns.com), since 2010. We offer graphic design and photography in central Wisconsin and the surrounding communities. If you weren’t in your current job position, you’d be ... I love my job and I have worked hard to get here. There is no where I would rather be ... except maybe in the future when more lessons have been learned, when there is more technology out there to help with my job, and when more people know we are here. What inspires you? I am inspired by others. I love seeing the work others, like you, do. I love brainstorming with you, and discussing topics that challenge my thinking. My superhero power would be? Hmm ... super power ... I think I would like to be really fast, like Dash from “The Incredibles.” The one thing I wish I could do well but can’t is … Make grilled cheese, somehow I always burn it! There is a lot more that could go here, but one thing at a time. My guilty pleasure is … CHOCOLATE! The gift that I want but never receive is ... I think I would like to have a surprise party sometime, but if I tell you that, it’s hard to do because I wouldn’t be surprised. The movie I can watch over and over is ... I don’t think I have one. When I was a child I liked the movie “The Parent Trap.” I watched it three times in one afternoon one day. I was so proud that I sat through it so long, and I told my parents expecting they would share in the excitement. I remember being surprised at their disappointment at me sitting in front of the TV so long. The book I can read over and over again is ... The only book I’ve read multiple times and will read again is the Bible. If I only read it once I would forget what it says. I read it daily to keep me on track of what I am striving to become.
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