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Avoid “Cramming” for College Savings If you have children, you’re keenly aware that it’s getting close to back-to-school time. Today, that might mean you need to go shopping for notebooks and pencils. But in the future, when “back to school” means “off to college,” your expenditures are likely to be significantly greater. Will you be financially prepared for that day? It could be expensive. The average cost for one year at an in-state public school is $22,261, while the comparable expense for a private school is $43,289, according to the College Board’s figures for the 2012–2013 academic year. And these costs will probably continue to rise. Still, there’s no need to panic. Your child could receive grants or scholarships to college, which would lower the “sticker price.” But it’s still a good idea for you to save early and often. To illustrate the importance of getting an early jump on college funding, let’s look
at two examples of how you might fund a college education. A 529 plan is one way — but not the only way — to save for college. (The following examples are hypothetical in nature and don’t reflect the performance of an actual investment or investment strategy.)
that earns the same 7% a year. After five years, when your daughter has turned 18, you will have accumulated slightly less than $15,000. Clearly, there’s a big disparity between $64,000 and $15,000. So, if you don’t want to be in a position where you have to start putting away huge sums of money each month to “catch up” on your college savings, you’ll be well advised to start saving as early as possible — specifically, during the first few years of your child’s life.
Example 1: Suppose you started saving for your child’s college education when she was 3 years old. If you contributed $200 a month, for 15 years, to a 529 plan that earned 7% a year, you’d accumulate about $64,000 by the time your daughter turned 18. With a 529 plan, your earnings grow tax free, provided all withdrawals are used for qualified higher education purposes. (Keep in mind, though, that 529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty.)
Of course, given all your other expenses, you may find it challenging to begin putting away money for college. And with so many years to go until you actually need the money, it’s tempting to put off your savings for another day. But those “other days” can add up — and before you know it, college may be looming.
Example 2: Instead of starting to save when your child was 3, you wait 10 years, until she turns 13. You put in the same $200 per month to a 529 plan
Consequently, you may want to put your savings on “autopilot” by setting up a bank authorization to move money each month into a
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college savings account. And, as your income rises, you may be able to increase your monthly contributions. Save early, save often: It’s a good strategy for just about any investment goal — and it can make an especially big difference when it comes to paying for the high costs of higher education.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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’m a lollipop tree-and-stick people kind of girl. I know it drives artistic people crazy to hear that, but while I’ve always had an appreciation for and interest in viewing art, I’ve never seen myself as an “artist.” I am intrigued by my 7-yearold daughter’s artistic talent. She certainly didn’t get it from me, and my husband’s prized wood carving of a black-footed ferret he did in his youth, well, let’s just say, it was “creative.” My daughter, Emma, loves to draw rainbows and furry little critters, and most recently, horses. I’m always very impressed by her work. It makes me wonder if maybe there is an artist inside me just waiting to come out. So when I decided to write about local art classes for this issue of You magazine, part of that decision was to inspire my creative side, and hopefully yours as well.
I’ve learned that there are local classes for just about any kind of art you can imagine — pottery, photography, painting, beading, crocheting and knitting, tie-dying and even cake decorating. And instructors say the classes are open to everyone, including those who have never picked up a paint brush, knitting needle or camera. Instructors tell me art classes also are a great way to get out of the house for an evening and spend time with friends. Also in this issue, you will meet Linda Baughman, the owner of Seventh Heaven Salon in Plover. The local woman recently celebrated her 12th year in business, and after talking with her for just a few minutes when she came in for a photo shoot, I can tell you her personality is infectious. Linda said one thing that really stuck out to me when she visited the Stevens Point Journal Media
office, that it’s her job to find a person’s beauty on the inside and out. What an amazing mission! I also had the chance to meet Mary McComb, owner of Sugar Doll Chocolates & Cards, when I ventured to her downtown shop to take some photos. The unique gift shop is featured as our Shop We Love. I had never visited the shop, and I definitely was surprised to see the wide variety of stationery items, note cards designed by local artists, too many greeting cards to count and even old-fashioned candy sticks. We also feature Amber Grill in this issue. The restaurant offers a combination of patio dining, a casual atmosphere in its bar area and a more formal eating area. Our You chef Michelle Syring has shared some recipes that take advantage of the distinctive tastes of fall produce. Melissa Sabel, communications manager for the Stevens Point Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau, suggests some of the county’s lesser-known state natural areas that you might want to explore this fall. And there’s so much more. Jamie Jung can be reached at 715-345-2256 or jamie.jung@cwnews.net. Follow her on Twitter as @SPJJamieJung.
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Explore lesser-known state natural areas in Portage County
Melissa Sabel is communications manager for the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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The Buena Vista Prairie Chicken Meadow in southern Portage County offers one of the most extensive grasslands east of the Mississippi River. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO en Meadow is a part of Buena Vista Marsh, a large outwash plain and former glacial lake bed. This area offers one of the ortage County is a location where rich outdoor most extensive grasslands east of the Mississippi River. The recreational spaces are abundant for year-round 11,300-acre Buena Vista Marsh it is part of the Great Wisconuse. Trail systems are well-established, waterways sin Birding & Nature Trail, and it is a great birding spot. are clean and generally easy to navigate, and peoEach year it is also home to the Prairie Chicken Festival. It ple take pride in maintaining these resources for the future. can be found by heading west of Plover on Highway 54, then Both close to town — like the 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve south on County Highway F, then east on Griffith Avenue for and the 26-mile Green Circle Trail — and more rural options .75 miles to the southern boundary. A large educational kiosk — like the 524-acre Standing Rocks County Park or portions stands at the corner of Highway F and Highway W. of the 1,000-mile Ice Age Trail — these trails and spaces » Another state natural area, tucked in the far southeastprovide recreational havens for residents and visitors alike. ern corner of Portage County, offers a well-established trail But, for those more adventurous or curious, there are system. The Emmon Creek Barrens State Natural Area has additional lands available to explore. Hidden within Portage the Ice Age Trail running through it, near Hartman Creek County are 11 state natural areas with public land managed State Park. While exploring, keep your eyes open for the by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. They federally endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, which makes are a great way to get connected to nature and explore lesser-known and less-used lands for recreational purposes like hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, hunting, picking wild edibles and viewing wildlife. Pets are allowed in most state natural areas, unless otherwise posted, and must be kept on a leash no longer than 8 feet, with a few exceptions for hunting. Exceptions are posted on signs at the locations as well as online at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/NaturalAreas. » For families with young or inexperienced hikers, start by exploring the New Hope Pines State Natural Area in eastern Portage County. The 173-acre park offers an old logging road winding through the property for hiking. The area features one of the largest and least disturbed northern dry-mesic forests remaining in central Wisconsin. From Stevens Point, take Highway 66 East to County Road Z, then take a left on Sunset Lake Road. Parking is available on the eastern side of the natural area, just off of Sunset Lake Road. New Hope Pines State Natural Area in eastern Portage County » More hiking can be found in a vastly different landfeatures one of the largest and least disturbed northern scape by exploring the Buena Vista Prairie Chicken Meadow dry-mesic forests in central Wisconsin. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO in southern Portage County. The Buena Vista Prairie Chick-
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its home in the wild lupine found within the area. From the junction of Highways 10 and 54 in Waupaca, go west on Highway 54 for 4.5 miles, then south on Hartman Creek Road to the state park office and get a park map. Continue south on Hartman Creek Road, then go west on Highway W. Windfeldt Lane to one of two parking areas. Follow the Ice Age Trail south into the natural area. » For more room to explore, head to the northwest corner of Portage County and discover the Little Bear Hemlocks. Spend the day exploring the remnants of the forested wilderness of Wisconsin’s past, here, before exploring more developed trails at the George Mead Wildlife Area or the Mead Conifer Bogs, just a few miles further west. Head west on Highway HH West from Stevens Point toward Junction City, then north on State Highway 34 for 1 mile, then west on Elm Road and park. The site lies north of the road. Hunting is not allowed. » For those looking for water to fish and paddle, check out the Upper Little Wolf, Bradley Creek Swamp Conifers or the Flume Creek Cedars, all in northeastern Portage County. The Upper Little Wolf is a cold-water stream surrounded by a forest of hemlocks. The segment of the Little Wolf River that runs through the natural area is very scenic, with scattered vegetation along the stream that creates great fishing habitats. To get to the Upper Little Wolf State Natural Area from Rosholt, go east on Highway 66 for 1.8 miles, then north on Highway 49 for 3.6 miles, then east on Wigwam Road for .3 miles to a parking area north of the road. More fishing, along a Class I spring-fed trout stream and tributary to the Little Wolf River, can be found in the Bradley Creek Swamp Conifers. Or, try your luck tucked within the Flume Creek Cedars. Before heading out, be prepared. These sites rarely, if ever, have public facilities and are strictly natural areas in most senses of the word. No formal picnic areas, restrooms, playground facilities and other amenities will be found here. It is best to carry what you will need with you, and be sure to follow the Leave No Trace principal to keep the areas preserved for future users. For a complete list of state natural areas, pick up a copy of the new “Pedal, Paddle, Hike Guide,” available at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 340 Division St. N.
As a surgical recovery nurse at the hospital, I have cared for many post-surgical patients who had been previously diagnosed with sleep apnea. The anesthesia department is very conscientious about this diagnosis. They require such patients to bring their C-PAP along if it has been prescribed so that it is available to the patient during recovery. Unfortunately, many patients report that they are not using their C-PAP successfully, complaining it is too noisy, invasive and inconvenient when they travel. Because of what I have witnessed, I wanted another treatment option after my overnight sleep study at the hospital when I was personally diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Besides what I already knew from my medical background, more and more information is being offered about sleep apnea. I knew that my difficulty
concentrating and focusing and my decreased comprehension and retention could be related to sleep disruption. I was increasingly fatigued during the day. I knew my snoring was a problem. My family could hear my snoring throughout our 2-story house. It was affecting my husband’s sleep and was embarrassed whenever I traveled with other people. I discussed Oral ApplianceTherapy versus C-PAP with my sleep physician. He agreed I was a good candidate for an oral appliance and referred me to Dr. Honl. The people at AdvancedTMD & Dental Sleep Center were very friendly. Dr. Honl was easy to talk to and really opened my eyes about the impact of my sleep on my overall health. After only one month I have experienced very positive results. I’m sleeping soundly, am dreaming, feeling more rested throughout the day, and am more cheerful! My husband remarks that I no longer snore, so he’s resting better too! I want people to know that if they suffer from symptoms like mine, don’t wait! Speak to your medical doctor or Dr. Honl. I want to help others by sharing my success with my family members, patients, and others who may struggle with snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Clare M. Kish 3/27/13 Stevens Point
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Heather Dahms of Custer works on an anniversary platter at Clay Corner Studio in downtown Stevens Point. THOMAS KUJAWSKI/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
Classes offer way to explore your artsy side
Creative inspiration By Jamie Jung
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She says her new-found interest in pottery also has inspired other aspects of her creative side, and she has revisited knitting and needlepoint, both of which she hadn’t done in many years. Art classes are a great way for people to learn an appreciation for an art form, said Ann Singsaas of Stevens Point, a local artist who teaches classes at the Riverfront Arts Center. “Classes are a way to see if you’d like to pursue (that art form), or they can help you get out of a rut,” Singsaas said. “Classes also can help you decide if you want to invest money in purchasing materials.” Singsaas has taught watercolor, drawing and painting classes at the art gallery, and says participants range in skill level from beginners to more experienced artists. “Beginners do feel a little overwhelmed in the beginning, but I always tell them, ‘You are not going to learn it all in one day,’” she said. “I’m not expecting you to paint something that is going to hang on the wall your first try.” Jennifer Gausmann, owner of Blue Bead Trading Co. in downtown Stevens Point, says there are many social reasons for participating in art classes too. “I think some people are just looking for something to do,” she said. “The classes are a way to get out of the house, and get a group of
Stephanie Paff of Wisconsin Rapids puts a base coat on the bowl she is painting at Clay Corner Studio in downtown Stevens Point. THOMAS KUJAWSKI/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
WHERE TO FIND LOCAL ART CLASSES BLUE BEAD TRADING CO.
Address: 1043 Main St., Stevens Point Contact: 715-344-1998; www.blue-bead.com; www.facebook.com/BlueBeadTradingCompanyLLC Classes offered: Everything from stringing and wire-wrapping to geode cracking.
CLAY CORNER STUDIO Brenda Suplicki thinks about the final touches for a platter she is painting at Clay Corner Studio in downtown Stevens Point. THOMAS KUJAWSKI/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
friends together.” Blue Bead offers classes in stringing, wirewrapping and more that are usually tied to a project. “Participants will walk out with something they can wear or give as a gift,” she said. Nancy Thorson, director of the Riverfront Arts Center, says one of the benefits of her job is that she gets to participate in the classes offered at the gallery. “For me, it’s a boost to work in a group setting,” said Thorson, who also is a painter. “You get ideas, you can see what other people are doing. It provides motivation and gets you excited about what you are working on. “And for me, personally, I believe art can be done for fun, relaxing and de-stressing.” Deb Renken, events manager for Michael’s in Plover, said most participants in classes offered at the craft store are new to the art. The store offers classes in acrylic painting, knitting, crocheting and even cake decorating. “I think art classes are important for the general public just to keep their creativity going,” she said. “The classes are very rewarding for people when they see what they’ve created. A lot of people are really surprised at what they were able to do when they leave.”
Address: 1105 Main St., Stevens Point Contact: 715-544-6068; www.claycornerstudio.com; search “Clay Corner Studio Point” on Facebook Classes offered: Wheel-throwing and painting-bynumber pottery painting.
CONTINUING EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT Address: Room 032 of Old Main at UWSP, 2100 Main St., Stevens Point Contact: 715-346-3838; www.uwsp.edu/conted Classes offered: Everything from rosemaling and photography to tie-dying and plein air workshops.
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Address: 1519 Water St., Stevens Point Contact: 715-346-1401; www.co.portage.wi.us/adrc/ SeniorCenter.html Classes offered: Everything from pottery and acrylic painting to knitting and wood carving. Classes are for adults 55 years and older, and adults with disabilities.
MICHAELS CRAFT STORE
Address: 1210 Commons Circle, Plover Contact: 715-344-7476; www.michaels.com Classes offered: Everything from painting and jewelry-making to paper crafts and cake decorating.
RIVERFRONT ARTS CENTER
Address: 1200 Crosby Ave., Stevens Point Contact: 715-343-6251; www.stevenspoint.com/rac; search “Riverfront Arts Center” on Facebook Classes offered: Everything from watercolor and acryling painting to photography and fabric dying.
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Raflik triplets turn 40 Parents and daughters reminisce about early years and growing up together By Jamie Jung | You magazine
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‘So many heartbeats’ In a time before ultrasounds gave parents their first glance at their baby-on-the-way, Kathy Raflik said she remembers everyone telling her that she was “probably having twins” because of her rapidly expanding abdomen. It wasn’t until she was seven months pregnant that her doctor suggested she have an X-ray to find out for sure. “On March 6, 1973, the doctor said, ‘I’m going to do some X-rays because I’m getting so many heartbeats,’” Kathy Raflik said. “I was sitting in the waiting room, and the doctor said, ‘Something happened and I really blew it.’ I got really nervous, thinking something was wrong.” The doctor then ordered a second set of X-rays. “When I came back up all of the OB nurses were in the hallway, and the doctor said, ‘Come on in. I’m going to sit you down,’” Kathy Raflik remembers. “It was just a regular check-up, so I was there alone. The doctor said, ‘Here’s one head, here’s two heads, and here’s three heads. “That’s the last thing I remember until I got home.” Kathy Raflik worked until the end of that month, and then was told to take it easy the rest of her pregnancy. “It was a long six weeks I was off; I just sat there,” she remembers. “I couldn’t drive because I couldn’t fit behind the steering wheel. Our oldest daughter, Amy, was 18 months at the time, so I got to spend a lot of time with her, which was nice.” And despite doctors’ predictions of an early labor, Kathy Raflik carried her triplets until one week short of her due date. “I got to the hospital at 1:30 p.m. on May 12, and the first one, Julie, was born at 2:12 p.m.,” she said. “Jacci was born at 2:14 p.m., and Jenny at 2:19 p.m. “It was a natural birth.”
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Julie weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces when she was born; Jacci was 4 pounds, 8 ounces; and Jenny weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces. “The doctors had told everybody, don’t plan on them surviving,” Kathy Raflik said. “And they were all good size and fully healthy babies.”
‘Never a dull moment’ When the family arrived home from the hospital about a week after the triplets were born, the family received a lot of attention from people in the community, including two articles in the Stevens Point Journal. “We received lots of flowers, from the Chamber of Commerce, the mayor and other city officials,” Kathy Raflik said. “We got a lot of stares when we went anywhere, and a lot of comments from a lot of people. “We are a very private family, so all of the attention was hard at first, but we got used to it after a couple of weeks.” Pat and Kathy Raflik say they also received a lot of support from their families and friends. “It was a time of never a dull moment,” Kathy Raflik said. “They were very good babies during the day, but from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night they had a colicky bout, which lasted until they were about 6 months old.” Kathy Raflik worked until the triplets were 2½, and then became a stay-at-home mom to oldest daughter Amy, the triplets, and a son, Tom,
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and daughter, Melinda, who later joined the brood. “It was a challenge to go out with (the triplets),” Kathy Raflik said. “At that time, we didn’t have car seats, so we used clothes baskets as infant seats. Then we seat belted in the clothes baskets.” Pat Raflik also recalls buying six cases of diapers at a time, and large quantities of formula, as well. “It was a life experience neither one of us would trade,” Kathy Raflik said.
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Becoming individuals After being known as “The Triplets” and often being dressed the same while they were growing up, it didn’t take the sisters long to grow weary of the attention. “So I stopped dressing them the same, and then some people didn’t even know they were triplets,” Kathy Raflik said. “After awhile, some of the newness went away and people didn’t notice as much.” Konkol said she always appreciated “having somebody to be with and somebody to lean on,” growing up, “but I didn’t want to be like everybody else,” she said. “That started when I was pretty young.” The sisters were all cheerleaders at Stevens Point Area Senior High, from where they graduated in 1991, and they shared the same group of friends through most of high school. “We did everything together,” Modrzewski said. “If one of us got invited to a birthday party, we all went. Mom wouldn’t let just one of us go.” Modrzewski said it wasn’t until she got her driver’s license, the first of the triplets to do so, and a job at County Market, that her individuality really started to bloom. “People who know us still recognize us as ‘The Triplets,’ but otherwise, we are just sisters,” Jaworski said. “We talk about our sisters all the time, but it’s not ‘my triplet sisters.’” Despite their efforts to shed the “triplet” label, the sisters share a unique bond. “We kind of all know when somebody is going through something,” Konkol said. “We’ve done so much together, and been there for each other. We know when something doesn’t seem right.”
Leaving the nest The triplets now have their own families. Jaworski and her husband, Rob, who live in Stevens Point, have been married for almost 19 years and have two sons. Konkol and her husband, Steven, live in Amherst and have been married for 17 years; they have three children — two daughters and a son. And Modrzewski, also of Amherst, has been married for more than 14 years to Steve, and they have a daughter, Taylor, who is 9. “It was an experience watching them grow up, and seeing them each develop their own personalities as they got older,” Kathy Raflik said, adding that she is very happy they all live in the area. “It was very tearjerking when they got married and were leaving the nest, but as you can see, they all love each other very much. It has been very rewarding for us to watch them grow up. “And I have to say, they have done a beautiful job with all of the grandchildren.” Despite giving their parents a few gray hairs over the years when it came to things such as learning to drive and dating, the family focuses on the happy memories, such as summer vacations to Minocqua and always being there for each other. “It was easy with these girls, and all six kids,” Kathy Raflik said. “We wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.”
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SHOPS WE LOVE: SUGAR DOLL CHOCOLATES & CARDS
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Shop offers hard-to-find stationery items, chocolates and unique gifts By Breanna Speth | For You magazine
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ABOUT SUGAR DOLL CHOCOLATES & CARDS Address: 1336 Strongs Ave., Stevens Point Hours: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Contact: Call 715-341-5556 or go to www.facebook.com/SugarDoll Point
“I have a good eye for unique and fun items that appeal to my customers,” she said. “Everything I sell is something I personally love, and that comes through to customers.” Along with the very popular truffles and chocolates, including high-quality truffles from Moonstruck Chocolate Co. in Portland and candy by the pound from Asher’s Chocolates in Philadelphia, Sugar Doll also carries an eclectic selection of greeting cards, mostly from smaller designers in the U.S. and Great Britain. Other highlights include several card lines from local artists, hard-to-find stationery items such as boxed writing paper and envelopes, blank notes, journals, Lamy pens and Italian gift wrap. McComb also has broadened her selection of fun gifts — sassy magnets, pocket charms, tin boxes, coin purses and more. “My selection of merchandise is, for the most part, items or brands that are available nowhere else in the county and, mostly, not
Mary McComb is owner of Sugar Doll Chocolates & Cards, located at 1336 Strongs Ave. in downtown Stevens Point. JAMIE JUNG/YOU MAGAZINE even in central Wisconsin,” she said. “The cards and gifts offered here are not found at big-box or drug stores.” Whether seeking the eccentric or the unconventional, shoppers are sure to enjoy perusing the shelves of Sugar Doll, just as much as McComb enjoys being there. “I’m enthusiastic about being part of the downtown and Stevens Point communities,” she said, adding that she enjoys donating to many local nonprofit groups. “I think people appreciate merchants who care about Stevens Point and aren’t just in it for the money.”
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SHOPS WE LOVE: SUGAR DOLL CHOCOLATES & CARDS
Sugar Doll Chocolates & Cards features many options, including a tray of summer-inspired truffles from Moonstruck Chocolate Co. in Portland — including Tangerine Truffle, Meyer Lemon Truffle and Key Lime Truffle, above right. PHOTOS BY JAMIE JUNG/YOU MAGAZINE
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Amber Grill offers combination of formal dining, casual atmosphere
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hether ending the work week with a delicious Friday fish fry or enjoying a relaxing lunch over some barbecued baby back ribs, Amber Grill has been serving some of the area’s most exquisite culinary creations since it opened in January 2011. With a spacious bar area, fun outdoor patio, live entertainment and delicious food, Amber Grill quickly has become a popular place to wine and dine. Recently the restaurant received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award, which is given to hospitality businesses that have received praise and recognition in reviews by TripAdvisor travelers. Though guests can enjoy the elegant décor and inviting ambiance any day of the week, some days feature extra incentives to visit. Every Saturday, Amber Grill hosts live music, and every Wednesday is Jazz on the Patio, with music by local band Uptown. Located on the east side of Stevens Point, in the Holiday Inn & Convention Center at 1001 Amber Ave., Amber Grill offers a combination of patio dining, a more casual atmosphere in its bar area and also a more formal eating area. From the must-try Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos to the refreshing Linguine Fruit De Mare, the cuisine is prepared courtesy of Chef Albert Schlaepfer. Educated in Zurich, Switzerland, Chef Albert has more than 30 years of international and domestic experience in the culinary arts, including a position as executive sous chef at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and executive chef at the Peach-
Jeff Hammerstad is restaurant and bar manager at Amber Grill. THOMAS KUJAWSKI/FOR YOU MAGAZINE tree Plaza in downtown Atlanta. He was the food and beverage director for the luxury suite and club level areas at Super Bowl XXXII and the 1998 World Series, and he has worked at some of the most prestigious establishments in Chicago and Indianapolis. Chef Albert enjoys the hotel atmosphere, always having worked in the hotel restaurant business rather than in individual, privately owned restaurants. Moving to Stevens Point
from Indianapolis in 2010, Chef Albert brings his culinary expertise to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center. “Having lived and worked in large cities all my life, always being worried about locking things up and securing things, I thought living in a smaller community might be a nice change,” Chef Albert shared in his website bio. “And it has been very nice.” Managing the restaurant and bar is Stevens
ABOUT AMBER GRILL Address: 1001 Amber Ave., Stevens Point Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Contact: Call 715-344-9808 or go to www. ambergrillrestaurant.com.
Point native Jeff Hammerstad, who explained that the most challenging aspect of operating the restaurant is keeping everything consistent. “When the guest comes back they should have the same great experience that they had the first time,” he said, and his goal is to continue to grow and establish Amber Grill as a premier restaurant in central Wisconsin. Fortunately for Hammerstad and for hungry locals, Amber Grill — with its 40-foot-long exotic wood bar, 12 beers on tap, expansive list of popular and rare wines, private dining opportunities, hearty fish fries, daily specials from a world-renowned chef and diverse menu — is always a great experience.
The Mahi Mahi Fish Taco plate prepared by Chef Albert Schlaepfer at Amber Grill. THOMAS KUJAWSKI/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
The patio area of Amber Grill features live music. THOMAS KUJAWSKI/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
The restaurant area of Amber Grill. THOMAS KUJAWSKI/FOR YOU MAGAZINE
WOMAN TO KNOW: LINDA BAUGHMAN
Salon owner finds beauty both inside and out Name: Linda Baughman Age: 47 City: Plover Family: Two children, Valerie and Jeffrey Job: Business woman/owner/manager of Seventh Heaven Salon, 2451 Plover Road, Plover If you weren’t in your current job position, you’d be... I would’ve been a teacher. I love to teach the new stylists right out of school and see them find their talent and teach my staff how to run a business. What inspires you? Making others feel better about themselves inside and out. What I do for a living never feels like work. Taking care of others is what I do best after all — happiness is an inside job. My superhero power would be? My faith in the Lord. The one thing I wish I could do well but can’t is ... Avoiding deer on the highway. I am a deer magnet! My guilty pleasure is ... A good cup of flavored coffee. The gift that I want but never receive is ... How to relax and not feel guilty about it, and concentrating on a task for at least five minutes. I can multitask so well I forget what I started. Many times a supper has almost burned. The movie I can watch over and over is ... “Sound of Music,” “Gone with the Wind,” the original “Footloose.” I am an 80’s girl! The book I can read over and over is ... My Bible. If you would like to be featured as our Woman to Know in a future issue of You magazine, or to nominate someone, contact Jamie Jung at 715-345-2256 or email jamie.jung@cwnews.net.
If you would like to be featured as our Woman to Know in an upcoming issue of You magazne, or to nominate someone, contact Jamie Jung at 715-345-2256 or jamie.jung@cwnews.net.
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Off the shelf: Fall into reading with these books
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ll summer long, you’ve been run, run, running. You’ve been everywhere around town, several different places around the state, maybe even other places in the U.S. — and sometimes, it feels like you’ve done that all at once. So now, with fall on the way, maybe it’s time for a little YOU time — and a good book.
“Decadence” by Eric Jerome Dickey, c.2013, Dutton
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.
Summer’s heat may be leaving us, but you can keep it around a little longer by reading “Decadence” by Eric Jerome Dickey. This is the story of a woman whose lover is never around, so she finds her own partners by joining a very private club. The club, Decadence, is just what she needs. The problem is that another former lover goes there, too. And he brings his new wife. This book is hotter than hot, so beware and bring oven mitts. And yes, it’s got a thin plot … but really: plot is not why you’d read this book, right?
“Four-Legged Miracles” by Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger, c.2013, St. Martin’s Griffin If your plans this fall are to get a dog (or spend more time with the one you’ve got), then look for “Four-Legged Miracles” by Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger. This book is filled with stories of lost dogs that, somehow or other, came back home — sometimes after years. Although these are happy stories, this is a four-hanky book for pet lovers only.
“Is Work Killing You? A Doctor’s Prescription for Treating Workplace Stress” by David Posen, M.D., c.2013, House of Anansi
And finally, maybe now’s the time to relax a little bit — and that includes at work. In “Is Work Killing You?” by David Posen, M.D., you’ll find out why your wagon is draggin’ every night after quittin’ time and what you can do about it. Yes, workplace illness is rampant, and not just run-of-the-mill, contagious viruses. Headaches, body aches, forgetfulness and agitation can all come from stress, and your boss may be able to help. So there you are: three books to fall into this season. Happy reading!
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othing says fall like the aroma of an apple pie or crisp— the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves — cooking in a warm oven as the temperature outside slowly starts to fall. And in no time at all local orchards and backyard trees will be loaded with an abundance of the ripe, sweet fruit to enjoy. But apples aren’t the only fall produce that will soon be ready to make an appearance at your dinner table. Our You chef Michelle Syring has shared recipes for baked apples, sweet potato fries and a couple of dishes that take advantage of less well-known fall produce that will soon be ready to harvest.
HONEY BEET SALAD GET IT 4 large beets 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley salt to taste
DO IT Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange beets in a baking dish and pour water over beets; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated oven until beets are tender, about 1 hour. Allow beets to cool overnight, then remove outer skin and chop beets into bite-size pieces. Whisk balsamic vinegar, honey, red wine vinegar and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir beets, onion and walnuts into vinegar dressing. Sprinkle with blue cheese, parsley and salt to serve.
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COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES GET IT 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth 1 1/4 cup water 2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous 1 pinch salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup pine nuts 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup sliced black olives 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped 1 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
DO IT Bring 1/4 cup vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in couscous and mix in salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, stir in pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until pine nuts smell toasted and are golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir black olives and sun-dried tomatoes into garlic mixture and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large bowl, mix with sauce and serve topped with parsley and pine nuts.
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Simple substitutions can make your meals healthier
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ith all the cooking shows on TV today, I’m sure we could have an extensive debate about which one is the best. We could also go on and on about the awesome dish we saw last night, the new cooking technique we have to try, and the new gadget that will make our cooking experience hassle-free. Many of us have gone to our favorite cooking show’s website to get inspiration for dinner, often finding a meal your family will love. But just because you see it on TV and can print the recipe from the website doesn’t mean it’s a healthy and nutritious option. If you’re like me, you’ve found the perfect recipe only to also find that it calls for three sticks of butter and gobs of sugar. But, what if you had a few tricks up your sleeve to transform the perfect recipe into a healthy option? There are several substitutions you can make while cooking to meet all of your dietary guidelines and still satisfy your palate. » Making brownies? Use finely chopped baby prunes in place of butter. Your brownies will be more dense and moist than ever. You can take it a step further by rinsing and draining a can of black beans and pureeing them. For every cup of flour, use a cup of pureed black beans. » One egg can be replaced with the whites of two eggs. » Making your favorite veggie dip? Instead of sour cream, blend low-fat yogurt and cottage cheese together to create the same consistency with less fat and sodium. » Whole-wheat flour provides more nutrients than white flour. For every cup of white flour, use 7/8 cup of whole-wheat flour.
Brandy Hankey is director of wellness and chronic disease prevention for Stevens Point Area YMCA.
» Unsweetened applesauce can replace sugar 1:1, but for every cup of applesauce, be sure to reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup. » Yogurt can take the place of buttermilk with a 1:1 ratio. » Heavy cream can be swapped out with evaporated milk at a 1:1 ratio. » When the recipe calls for fresh herbs, but you only have dried, you can use 1/3 the amount of dried. » I never have breadcrumbs handy, so rolled oats or crushed bran cereal is an easy substitution. » Puree fresh fruit to create naturally delicious syrup for your favorite breakfast dish. You may be skeptical about some of these substitutions for fear of how it will change the flavor and texture, but you’ll never know unless you try. Next time you bring brownies to a potluck, swap out a few of the ingredients and see what kind of feedback you get. Next time your favorite TV chef is preparing a mouth-watering dish, consider all the ways you could make it healthier while still maintaining the wow factor.
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Wonders of water
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appetite, along with other important functions. We lose water through breathing, sweating and going to the bathroom. Most realize we need more water when the weather is hot and humid. It’s also important in cooler weather when we are bundled up in sweaters since heated air also causes the skin to lose moisture. Extra water is needed with fever, diarrhea or vomiting. We’ve all heard that you need eight cups of water daily, but is this true? There is no scientific research to back this claim. Water needs vary from person to person, but most need six to 12 cups a day. The Institute of Medicine advises men to drink 13 cups and women to drink nine cups of fluid a day. (Check with your doctor in case you need to limit fluids due to a health condition such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease.) While most of your fluids should come from water, foods such as fruits and vegetables can provide 20 percent or more of our fluids for the day. Did you know that a banana is 74 percent water while a carrot is 87 percent water? Milk, soup, juice, coffee and tea also contain water. Limit the amount of juice, soda and other sweetened beverages because of their high sugar content. Some caffeine from coffee and tea is OK but excessive amounts (greater than two to three servings a day) may actually act as a diuretic and dehydrate the body.
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What are signs of dehydration? At first, simple signs such as lack of energy and feeling tired may occur. The body may send out a feeling of hunger in hopes that some food with water will be taken. Other possible signs include headache, dry mouth, dizziness, light-headedness, muscle weakness and decreased urination. Continued dehydration can lead to increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and kidney failure. Relying on thirst to drink enough liquids works for many, but an older person’s thirst mechanism may not work as well. Looking at your urine can be a good way to check if you are taking enough fluid. Urine should be colorless or slightly yellow and odorless. Darker urine with an odor is a sign of dehydration. Does this mean that we have to walk around with bottles of water all day? No, but do take a closer look at your intake of liquids, fruits and vegetables. Drink a full glass of water first thing in the morning to hydrate your body after a night of rest. Drink a full glass of water with medications. Dilute fruit juice with water to cut down on sugar intake. Add slices of cucumber or citrus fruit to flavor water if you don’t like plain water. Eat more fruits and vegetables that are naturally higher in water content. So when you’re feeling tired or low in energy, try a glass of cool, refreshing water.
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caught you looking good! Photos from Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes’ “Ladies Night Out to Celebrate Women of Courage, Confidence & Character” July 29 at Sky Club in Plover.
Wendy Kumm of Stevens Point, from left, Lorraine Avery of Plover and Josalin Kumm of Stevens Point.
Karin Sieg of Stevens Point, left, and Kathy Clarke-Girolamo of Mosinee.
Melissa Mangen of Wisconsin Rapids, from left, Anda Klemp Hawig of Wausau, Jill Martin of Amherst Junction and Melanie Kuolt of the town of Hull.
Carrie Vanden Boom of Schofield, left, and Barb Cummings of Wausau.
Patti Cahill of Wisconsin Rapids, from left, Suzanne Murphy of Plover and Caryn Murphy of Madison.
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Michelle Moss of Stevens Point, left, and Amy Schultz of Plover.
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Simone Okray of Plover, left, and Sue Miller of Waupaca.
Rachel Swedberg of Stevens Point, from left, Laura Martens of Wausau and Karen Pelot of Kronenwetter.
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