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OUTSIDE THE BOX MSTC professor encourages student engagement

Local flavors Sip your way through Portage County

Shop local Support local business owners this holiday season

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am VERY excited to share this issue of You magazine with you. I enjoy putting together each and every issue, but this one is special.

I didn’t know Suzanne Rathe, who is featured on the cover, before I started working on this issue. A co-worker, who had Suzanne as an instructor at MidState Technical College, had suggested we feature her. She told me of Suzanne’s involvement in the community and her unique approach to teaching, and I knew I wanted to learn more.

When I met with Suzanne, I was amazed at her enthusiasm for teaching and her desire to make sure each and every one of her more than 7,000 students who have stepped through her classroom doors in the past almost 20 years succeeds in the classroom and in life.

I was also able to attend a portion of one of her Introduction to American Government classes a few weeks ago to take photos, and within moments of stepping

into her classroom it was evident that she loves what she does, and that her students are inspired by her passion. Heck, she made me want to go back to school just so I could sign up for one of her classes. Turn to Page 20 to read more about this incredible educator.

You also won’t believe the incredible makeover that the talented ladies at Salon Envy in downtown Stevens Point performed on 31-year-old Angela Krejcarek. Angela seemed a little unsure when I met her the morning of the makeover. The mother of two, who was only days away from giving birth to baby No. 3, sounded like she definitely could use a little rest and relaxation.

And three hours at the salon was just what the doctor ordered. A little hair dye, a few snips of the scissors and some “magic’ from the salon’s makeup artist, and Angela looked like a completely different woman. A gleam in her eyes and a grin on her face said it all. “I love it!” she said when she saw her new look for the first

time. Check out photos of Angela’s transformation on Page 30 I have lived in central Wisconsin most of my life and have worked in downtown Stevens Point for more than 12 years, but for some reason I have never stepped into Robin’s Nest Gifts.

Big mistake. I was blown away when I walked into the downtown gift shop for the first time to take photos for the Shops We Love feature in this issue. The shop has a year-round Christmas room, complete with a 12-foot Christmas tree, and rotates in other seasonal items throughout the year. If you’re looking for a Christmas present for that special someone on your holiday list, a stop at Robin’s Nest Gifts is in order.

Read more about the gift shop on Page 12.

And that’s not all you’ll find in this issue. You can read about the newly renovated PJ’s-SentryWorld restaurant, which features Midwest flavors with a Wisconsin twist. Our Caught You Looking Good collage features photos

from the 13th annual Wines of the World event. We share some can’tmiss events for the next three months. And, there’s more …

I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as I enjoyed putting it together. If there’s something you’d like to see in a future issue, please email me at you@stevenspointjournal.com.

Jamie Jung can be reached at 715-345-2256. Find her on Twitter as @SPJJamieJung.

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features Features 12 Shops we love: Downtown gift shop spreads holiday cheer 16 Restaurant feature: PJ’s-SentryWorld captures feeling and flavors of Wisconsin 20 Outside the box: MSTC instructor encourages student engagement 26 Woman to know: ‘Poms mom’ inspired by everyone she meets 30 Makeover: Busy mom eager to try something different

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10 From dream to reality: Systems building allows for worryfree, fun home-building experience

Health 7 Quitting smoking: Avoid gaining weight when you quit smoking 27 Healthy holidays: Celebrate holidays the mental health way 28 Behavior problems: Sleep apnea in children can lead to behavior problems

Food 38 Cooking techniques: Chef discusses braising, stocks and sauces

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Children and family 6 Conquer your fear of the unknown: Common questions about the divorce process 8 Shop local: Support local business owners this holiday season 23 Book reviews: Three books to curl up with this winter 24 Discover local flavors: Sip your way through central Wisconsin

This and That 14 Caught you looking good: Photos from the 13th annual Wines of the World event.

35 Can’t-miss events: Don’t miss these Portage County events

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Suzanne Rathe was photographed by Serena Sblendorio of Splendid Photography by Serena.

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tudies have shown that for many people, divorce ranks second only to a death of a loved one in terms of emotional turmoil, pain and stress. The sheer thought of going through a divorce may cause anxiety and fear. Multiple questions concerning how the process will impact your children, finances, Nadine Davy future and you can become all-consuming. The first step in conquering fear of the unknown is to learn as much as possible about the process. The following are common questions and answers about the divorce process.

Question: What are the grounds for divorce?

Answer: In order for the court to grant a divorce, one of the parties must testify that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.�

This means that one or both parties believe that there is no possibility that they will be able to reconcile their differences.

Question: How long does the divorce process take?

Answer: A divorce must be filed in the county in which either the husband or wife resided for at least 30 days. One of the parties must have been a resident of Wisconsin for at least six months immediately before the commencement of the divorce action.

There is a 120-day waiting period following the commencement of a divorce action. Most divorces take about six to nine months to resolve, depending upon the complexity of the issues. This time is often used by both parties to gather information and define the

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disputed issues.

Question: How does the court divide property?

Answer: All property is presumed to be marital and divided equally between the parties. One exception is property received either as a gift from a third party or as an inheritance, although even gifts and an inheritance may be divided in some circumstances.

Question: If I am contemplating divorce, what can I do to protect myself?

Answer: Gather detailed financial information. Take the time early in the process to document your personal and business assets and liabilities. Copy financial statements, tax returns,

credit card statements, retirement and investment information.

Photograph personal property including household items and business assets. Copy records from your computer to an external hard drive. Take the steps necessary to prevent your spouse from diverting or squandering funds to the detriment of you and your children such as canceling joint credit cards and closing lines of credit. Be informed about your finances.

Question: How much will all of this cost?

Answer: Lawyers generally charge an hourly rate for services rendered. Lawyers typically require an advanced fee. This fee is a deposit or a down payment. The

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size of the advanced fee varies from lawyer to lawyer and case by case. The total cost will depend upon the complexity and number of the disputed issues.

The breakup of a marriage often involves property division, spousal support, child support, custody and physical placement.

Each of these can be resolved by agreement or contested in court.

A good lawyer can clarify the legal process, help in establishing your goals and propose a positive strategy to achieve realistic results.

Nadine Davy is an attorney at Anderson, O’Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla LLP. She specializes in divorce and family law. To reach her, call 715-344-0890.

Avoid gaining weight when you quit smoking

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hether planning to participate in the Great American Smokeout in November or making a New Year’s resolution to stop smoking, a common concern of smokers is weight gain when they try to quit.

Quitting smoking does not have to mean automatic weight gain. For people who do gain weight, the average amount is less than 10 pounds. Even if weight is gained, the health benefits of not smoking greatly outweigh the increase in weight.

Why does weight gain sometimes occur?

One reason is that nicotine raises metabolism slightly. Metabolism is the burning of calories in the body. When a person stops smoking, metabolic rate decreases short term but then usually returns to normal. Nicotine also dulls appetite by interfering with hormones that affect hunger. But perhaps a greater reason for weight gain once a person quits smoking is that food becomes a substitute for the cigarette.

Instead of putting a cigarette in the mouth, food is put in. Eating only an extra 100 calories a day can result in a 10-pound weight gain in a year.

How can an ex-smoker avoid or slow weight gain? The principles of eating a healthy diet

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and increasing physical activity apply. Activities such as going for a walk, practicing relaxation techniques or keeping your hands busy by knitting, solving word and number puzzles, or doing home repairs are all healthy habits that keep the mind off cigarettes. They also lower stress levels and keep a person away

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from food.

If a snack is needed, remember to watch the caloric and salt content of foods. Chew sugarfree gum or suck on sugar-free hard candy or mints. However, do be careful of the side effects of sorbitol sweetened foods which include gassiness and diarrhea.

Some healthy snacks that contain 100 calories or less include:  1 ounce string cheese  3 cups air-popped popcorn (no butter)  ž cup lower-sodium minestrone or chicken noodle soup  1 cup fresh fruit or ½ cup unsweetened canned fruit  6 ounce container of 80 to 100 calorie yo-

gurt Current recommendations for a healthy diet include filling half of the plate with fruits and vegetables, along with eating whole grains, nonfat/low-fat dairy, lean proteins and unsaturated fats. Also, drink lots of water as this can help decrease the craving to smoke.

As one becomes a nonsmoker, there are some behavior changes that may be needed.

For example, an ex-smoker needs to learn to deal with situations once associated with smoking. If eating a meal quickly to allow time for a smoke was typical, learn to slow down when eating and chew food thoroughly. It takes 20 minutes for the stomach to let the brain know that it is full. One can prevent eating second or third helpings at the table by plating food in the kitchen and then bringing it to the table. Leave the table when done so as not to pick on leftovers.

Weight gain does not have to be a given while quitting smoking. With a conscientious effort of practicing healthy substitute behaviors instead of smoking, the lungs and entire body will benefit!

Mary Sadler is a registered dietitian for Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point.

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Shop local this holiday season Supporting local businesses also benefits you

By Shauna Francis For You magazine

You’ve likely seen the signs, heard the slogans and even agreed that it’s a nice notion, but shopping at locally owned, independent businesses this Christmas doesn’t just help local business owners, it also supports you. How, you ask, can buying something locally make any difference? Well, I’m glad you asked.

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$100 you spend locally, $68 spent at a local business is kept in the community, whereas only $43 spent at a national chain is kept here.

While that doesn’t seem huge, that difference is 25 percent of the money you spend. Local business owners, like myself, work and live here. We shop in your community, pay taxes in your community and like to support your community. Why? Because it’s our community too. » Higher level, higher paying jobs. Local businesses supply higher-level and often better-paying jobs. As local business owners, we prefer to employ our neighbors. Our budgets aren’t huge, so when we choose to invest in employees, we are much more likely to do everything we can to keep them around. That means we usually are paying them what they are worth. winter 2014

» Local businesses support their neighbors. Whether it’s a sporting organization like Ruffed Grouse Society, a religious organization such as a church picnic or even a benefit for a neighbor in need, local shops are asked to give to everything. And believe it or not, most of us do. We support local sports, local food banks and local shelters. We support our schools, our humane societies and our veterans. In fact, local business owners donate more the twice as much as national chains. » More independent businesses, mean more variety, more diversity and a unique community experience. Local business owners choose products based on their own tastes and area demand. We offer greater variety and often better-quality products. We love to carry American-made products and locally made items. The larger the selection of these one-ofa-kind stores, the more unique a community becomes. With enough of them, tourism in-

creases, again creating more money flowing into the community. » Local business owners care about local problems. As local shop owners, we care about more than just profits. We want what’s best for the town, just like you.

As the holidays approach, there are even more benefits to be had. If you’re an American Express card holder, you can participate in Small Business Saturday, an annual event on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. By shopping at participating small businesses, you’ll receive a $10 credit (up to three times) on your purchases. You can find out more, including a map of participating businesses, on the American Express website.

If you’re interested in making an impact by shopping locally, consider participating in The 3/50 Project, a movement created by Minneapolis-based retail consultant Cinda Baxter.

Her idea: choose three local businesses you would hate to lose, and spend a combined total of $50 a month at them. While it doesn’t seem like much, if half of the employed U.S. population did this, it would generate an estimated $42.6 billion of revenue annually flowing through local communities. More info is available at the350project.net.

So while you’re preparing your holiday list this year, take a look at what local shops have

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Whether you’re looking for artisan-quality gifts, art or framing, like I carry, or you’re in the market for sporting goods, appliances or

any number of other things, you’re likely to find a local shop with exactly what you need.

Shauna Francis is owner of Koerten’s Fine Framing & Gifts, 2501 Church St., Stevens Point. Call 715-341-7773 or visit www.koertens.com.

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Shops we love

Downtown gift shop spreads holiday cheer

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TEVENS POINT — A downtown fixture

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Robin’s Nest Gifts caters to a variety of tastes and specializes in decorating pieces and unique gift items.

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since 2006, Robin’s Nest Gifts gears up for a busy holiday season by holding an annual open house event each November.

The shop’s windows are decorated for Christmas and the store is stocked with ornaments and gifts.

Owner Debbie Werra opened the store after spendABOUT ROBIN’S ing years managing the dining NEST GIFTS room at Bill’s Pizza. When a Address: 1129 Main storefront opened up nearby, St., Stevens Point Werra took the plunge as a Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 small business owner, making p.m. Monday through a scary but exciting career Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 change, she says. p.m. Saturday and 11 “I started very slow with a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday very low inventory and built Contact: 715-254the business from there,” 0974; search “Robin’s Werra says. She built a client Nest Gifts” on Facebase by listening to her cusbook tomers’ needs and wants.

She runs the small store with the help of one parttime employee, family members and a bit of help from a seasonal assistant when things get busy during the holidays.

Robin’s Nest caters to a variety of tastes and specializes in decorating pieces and unique gift items.

Werra remains very aware of what her customers want. The store maintains a lively Facebook presence to interact with customers. The popular decorating and crafting website Pinterest provides constant insight into ideas and trends.

“Often, clients bring a picture in from Pinterest to help them pick out decorating items from the store,” Werra says. The store has its own Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/robinsnestsp/.

Robin’s Nest has loyal customers and Werra prides herself on her personal interaction with them, greeting walk-ins with a smile. She also maintains a gift registry and sends twice-yearly mailings.

Christmas shopping for Werra begins a year in advance when she shops trade shows in cities like Las Vegas, Atlanta and Minneapolis, seeking out items her customers won’t find in larger chain stores.

“I am very conscious of price point. I want my customers to find (nice) things here that they can’t find anywhere else,” Werra says.

Longtime customer Terri Knappen shops at Robin’s Nest for gifts she can’t find anywhere else.

“There is something here for everyone and the prices

Robin’s Nest Gifts has a year-round Christmas room and rotates other seasonal decorating pieces and gifts throughout the year.

are right,” she says. “(Werra) gets to know your tastes. Even when she is going to market, she is thinking of you and what you like.”

She tries to add a new product to the shop’s inventory every year, keeping that inventory rotating on a seasonal calendar. This year, Robin’s Nest is carrying a line of beer bread and cake mixes.

Having survived the worst of the economic recession, Werra is a proud downtown business owner, having served as the past president of the Association of Downtown Businesses.

“I still love what I’m doing,” says Werra, who added that having a downtown location allows visitors to window shop while they are running other errands. “Even if someone comes in just to browse or chat, odds are good they will come back and buy what they were looking at.”

Robin’s Nest Gifts recently added Byers’ Choice Caroler figurines to its inventory. Owner Debbie Werra says her store is the only place in Portage County they can be purchased.

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Seasonal decorative pieces and gifts are on display at Robin’s Nest Gifts.

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PHOTOS FROM THE PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL’S 13TH ANNUAL WINES OF THE WORLD EVENT NOV. 7 AT THE HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER IN STEVENS POINT.

Sara Stiefvater of Germantown, from left, Sue Koehl of Custer and Mary Guzman of Stevens Point.

Kristen Biadasz of Stevens Point, from left, Darlene Stencil of Mosinee and Angela Gallon of Stevens Point.

Sandy Huser of Stevens Point, from left, Karen Sakata of Stevens Point, Kim DesRosier of Plover, Melissa Pahnke of Plover, Tina Omernik of Plover and Mandy Bushman of Stevens Point.

Kayla Johnson of Stevens Point, from left, Nicole Miller of Plover, Shelby Sellers of Stevens Point, Nicole Molski of Stevens Point and Natasha Duda of Stevens Point.

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Sarah Firkus of Stevens Point, from left, Amy Kubowski of Plover and Suki Kubowski of Stevens Point.

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Annette Houck of Stevens Point, from left, Diana Nordlund of Stevens Point, Kelie Wiza of Plover, Stephanie Higgins of Amherst, Sue Fohrman of Stevens Point and Candace Richter of Stevens Point.

Sara Allen of Stevens Point, from left, Sarah Agena of Stevens Point and Jennifer Novotny of Plover.

Rachel Bremmer of Wisconsin Rapids, from left, Stacey Soik of Wisconsin Rapids and Linda Baughman of Waupaca.

Jodi Mayek of Stevens Point, from left, Anne Rifleman of Stevens Point, Ann Kiefer of Stevens Point and Cindy Brill of Stevens Point.

Linda Pluemer of Dubuque, Iowa, from left, Sandra Feehan of Dubuque, Nancy Dolce of Stevens Point, Tammy Kozelek of Stevens Point and Penny Rahmlow of Wausau.

Laura Zelenak of Stevens Point, from left, Michele Glaeser of Stevens Point, Jacki Lohse of Stevens Point and Kim Bybee of Stevens Point.

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Midwest flavor — with a twist

PJ’S-SENTRYWORLD CAPTURES FEELING AND FLAVORS OF WISCONSIN

By Lisa Pett For You magazine

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TEVENS POINT — PJ’s-

SentryWorld opened its doors at the SentryWorld Sports Complex on Sept. 22. An important piece of the extensive 20-month renovation to the local golf course and community multi-use facility, the restaurant is in every way a tribute to central Wisconsin.

Named for P.J. Jacobs, the former president of Sentry Insurance who first brought the company to Stevens Point in 1912, the restaurant features a menu and an atmosphere that seeks to capture the feeling and flavors of Wisconsin while providing a unique twist to local favorites

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like cheese curds and brats.

The general manager of SentryWorld and the executive chef are both locals and are working closely, and constantly, to create a casual, comfortable and affordable dining experience that appeals to residents.

Choosing a name for the restaurant was a months-long conversation, says SentryWorld General Manager Mike James, a Stevens Point

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The Sausage and Kraut entree.

native. “We ultimately decided on PJ’s because of his ties with the community, and that is something Sentry has always been proud of.”

As the field house renovations finish, James is determined to make sure the community feels welcome at SentryWorld and at PJ’s. “It really is a community facility,” he says.

The search for an executive chef was rigorous and thorough, and ended quite close to home with Executive Chef Brandon McCormick-Guthu, who grew up in Amherst.

The young and energetic McCormick-Guthu embraces the tastes of the Midwest and is proud of his made-fromscratch kitchen. “We make all our own pizza doughs, which are then fired in a wood oven,” he says. The kitchen ferments its own pickles and sauerkraut from the chef’s family recipe.

“Good food takes time,” says McCormickGuthu. The Reuben sandwich, for example, seems simple, but the corned beef is prepared in-house and smoked for hours before being roasted to perfection.

The chef strives to use local ingredients whenever possible. “You have to sometimes define ‘local,’ but we try to get as much as we can from a 250-mile radius,” he says.

The chef plans to rotate the menu seasonally but is doing so thoughtfully, mindful of the availability of the best ingredients and the

The bar area at PJ’s-SentryWorld.

pressure that learning, preparing and serving new dishes puts on the staff. However, the theme will remain and feature signature dishes that embrace the tastes of Wisconsin, including a traditional Friday fish fry.

Within six weeks of opening, James says public response has been positive.

Diner Kristen Anderson of Stevens Point sums up her experience as “awesome.”

“The food, service and atmosphere were amazing,” she says. “It’s my new favorite place (to dine) in Point.”

The restaurant’s open layout is punctuated by plaid banquette seating with large windows, a spacious bar and a seasonal patio dining area.

PJ’s doesn’t take reservations for the dining

The dining area at PJ’s-SentryWorld.

room but does for its Celebration Room for small parties up to 12 people.

The full-service bar includes an extensive

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list of local brews on tap as well as signature Wisconsin cocktails like the Bloody Mary and Old Fashioned.

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welcomed with a fun, kid-friendly menu with homemade favorites like mac and cheese, chicken fritters, pasta and pizza.

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Here are a few suggestions for doing just that: • Make financial gifts. You could give shares of stock to your loved ones, or perhaps give them money to help fund their IRAs. (They must have earned income, however, to be eligible to contribute to an IRA.) You can give up to $14,000 per year, per recipient. If you are married, you and your spouse can each give up to the $14,000 yearly limit.

• Invest in your children’s future. To help your children meet the high costs of higher education, you might want to invest in a college savings vehicle. One option to consider is a 529 plan. When you contribute to a 529 plan, your earnings are subject to tax-free growth potential and distributions are free of federal taxes, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (Keep in mind, though, that Section 529 plan distributions not used for these qualified expenses may be subject to income tax and a 10% penalty.)

Furthermore, if you invest in your home state’s 529 plan, you may receive state tax incentives. Tax issues for 529 plans can be complex, though, so you’ll need to consult with your tax advisor about your situation.

Another benefit of 529 plans: You control the assets right up to the point at which they are actually used. So, if you have been putting away money for a particular child (or grandchild) and he This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward or she decides against college, you can easily switch to another beneficiary.

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Member SIPC • Review your insurance policies. If something were to happen to you, is your life insurance sufficient to take care of your family? In other words, would there be enough money available to pay off your mortgage, send your children to college and help your surviving spouse meet at least some of his or her retirement expenses? A financial professional can help you determine if your life insurance is sufficient for your needs.

• Consider involving your family with your estate plans. To help ensure your wishes get carried out the way you intended, consider keeping family members informed of your estate strategy, which could involve your will, living trust, power of attorney and other legal documents. And don’t forget to keep your beneficiary designations up to date on your retirement accounts and your life insurance policy. So if you’ve gone through changes in your family situation, such as a divorce or remarriage, work with your professional team, including Dorie Johnson , AAMS your financial advisor and your tax and legal advisors, to make ensure your Financial Advisor investment strategy aligns with your estate goals.

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MSTC instructor encourages student engagement

By Jamie Jung

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Suzanne Rathe rides her horse, Deker, at her aunt’s farm in Mosinee. Rathe, who has ridden horses “all of my life,” tries to ride at least one a week, she said.

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uzanne Rathe says in her nearly 20 years of teaching at Mid-State Technical College in Stevens Point more than 7,000 students have stepped through her classroom doors. And for students who meet Suzanne, they soon realize she’s not your typical teacher.

Suzanne, 44, an instructor of social and behavioral sciences at MSTC, says she likes to think outside of the box to help her students learn.

Students in her Introduction to American Government class, for example, recently participated in a mock school board meeting in which they discussed whether it was OK for a public school to hold its graduation ceremony in a religious venue. The next day those same students boarded a bus and traveled to Madison to listen to oral arguments at the state Supreme Court.

“I think they really liked that, and they seem to be thinking on a much higher level now,” she said after the trip.

When students in another class were having difficulty connecting, Suzanne took them to her aunt’s horse farm in Mosinee.

“They learned how to groom horses, learned how to put on tack and at the end of the day they got on and went riding,” she says.

“They were confident in themselves and confident with each other. One student rode the horse, and the other led; they had to trust each other.

“Now back in the classroom they are talking to each other.”

For the past decade, Suzanne also has held an annual mock trial with her students in Judge John Finn’s courtroom. She says it’s something that students remember forever.

“Learning is about a lot more than being in the classroom,” Suzanne says. “My philosophy is to learn by being engaged.”

And that is something Suzanne carries through in her life, as well.

A graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology, Suzanne also has earned a master’s degree in political science and psychology.

She says that combination of degrees made her a perfect fit for a combined social and behavioral sciences position at MSTC when it was created in 2002. She had started as an adjunct instructor at MSTC in 1996 teaching keyboarding and document processing.

She has been married to husband Bruce for 19 years, and they have two daughters, Ellen, a freshman at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and Anna, a freshman at P.J. Jacobs Junior High School.

Suzanne says her parents instilled in her the importance of giving back, and that’s something she strives to do in her classroom and in the community.

Suzanne and her husband both are involved with Wisconsin Bad-

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Suzanne Rathe, an instructor of social and behavioral science at Mid-State Technical College, discusses a project with students in her Introduction to American Government course.

ger Camp in Prairie du Chien, a camp for people with developmental disabilities. Her husband serves on the camp’s board of directors.

Suzanne also has a passion for working with veterans. As a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for more than 10 years, she helps to provide emotional, spiritual and financial support to veterans. A special focus is placed on helping women veterans who are homeless, she says.

“My father was in the Wisconsin National Guard for 37 years,” she says. “Some of my students are veterans, too. Some have

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With her family, Suzanne also has adopted a stretch of Interstate-39 in Portage County through the Adopt-A-Highway program.

Suzanne tries to get her students involved in community service as well.

She invites students to join her while volunteering during the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Summer Games each summer at UWSP. She also is a faculty adviser for the Campus Activities & Student Senate, which advocates learning through involvement, on MSTC’s Stevens Point campus, and for the Wisconsin Student Government, which comprises students from the state’s 16 technical colleges who lobby for issues affecting technical colleges. “It gives students a chance to do something that really matters,�

Suzanne says. “I have great students who want to be involved.�

When she’s not in the classroom or volunteering in the community, Suzanne’s first love is horse riding. She owns two horses and she tries to ride at least once a week. “I’ve ridden my whole life,� she says. “It helps me clear my mind. You feel completely refreshed when you come out of the woods.�

She also enjoys traveling for work and with family and riding her Harley-Davidson motorcycle. “I do a lot of things,� she says. “One day I’m on the farm shoveling horse poop, the next day I’m on my Harley and one day I’m at the symphony.�

But her students’ successes remain a top priority. “I have a blast every day when I come to work,� she says. “I want to help my students realize how they can be successful as students, as citizens, financially and socially. “I love success stories!�

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Mara Nichols was always a type A person — until Huntington’s disease made her stumble and lurch. She hated it, and she was afraid of becoming a burden on her husband and daughter. She set a limit, and a plan.

Scott Coffman’s wife, Laurie, always wanted a family, but not the one she got — she and Scott took in a little boy while his mother was in prison. Scott loved his “Little Man,” but in five days the boy would return to his mother.

Sounds good? It is. Bring tissues. ‘Nuff said.

Bring extra, because you’ll need them for “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult.

“Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult, c.2014, Ballantine Books Thirteen-year-old Jenna Metcalf always wondered where her mother went. Ten years ago, following an accident, her mother was discovered, unconscious, on the grounds of Jenna’s father’s elephant sanctuary. Hours later, Alice Metcalf disappeared from the hospital. Now, Jenna’s hired a has-been psychic and a hard-time detective to answer the question: What kind of woman abandons her child?

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Sip your way through central Wisconsin S ome of central Wisconsin’s finest craft breweries, distilleries and wineries are joining forces to encourage visitors to sip their way through the Stevens Point area. Five local businesses have collaborated to create the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective, a promotional partnership that highlights the unique flavor that the four craft breweries — as well as a winery and newly opened distillery — bring to the Stevens Point area.

Four distinct breweries, a winery and a distillery in the Stevens Point area offer many places worth exploring.

Stop by each of the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective Melissa Sabel locations, which are spread throughout Portage County, for your own chance to discover the local flavors of craft brewing, winemaking and distilling. The Central Wisconsin Craft Collective consists of Central Waters Brewing Company in Amherst; Plover’s Great Northern Distilling, which had its grand opening earlier this year; Kozy Yak Brewery/Fresar Winery in Rosholt; O’so Brewing Company in Plover; and the historic Stevens Point Brewery.

Stevens Point Brewery Start with a brewery steeped in history by visiting the Stevens Point Brewery. A local favorite since 1857, the Stevens Point Brewery is one of the oldest continuously operating breweries in the United States. The location hasn’t changed since the beginning, although the buildings have continued expand as does the business, having completed four expansions since 2010. Schedule a tour to walk through the brew house, aging cellar, bottling house and warehouse to watch the history in action. After the tour, visit the hospitality room for samples of their best brews and specialty sodas.

Where to find it? The Stevens Point Brewery is located at 2617 Water St. in Stevens Point (at the same location where it started 156 years ago). Think you’ve seen it all? With continued expansion, the tour has changed and it’s definitely worth a stop. The brewery offers a gift shop as well as tours Monday through Saturday.

Reservations are not required, but do call to ensure availability as they can only accommodate a set number of people on each tour.

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Discover the local flavors of craft brewing, winemaking and distilling by visiting the five businesses that are part of the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective.

Tasty Tidbits: » The brewery recently introduced its sixth specialty soda, a Wisconsin supper club classic Kitty Cocktail (also known as a Shirley Temple). The brewery also produces Point Premium Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Black Cherry Cream, Orange Cream and Vanilla Cream. » The Stevens Point Brewery and Point Beer are movie stars and have been included in movies set in northern Wisconsin, including the classic film “The Great Outdoors.”

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» In 2012 Ciderboys started production and is now one of the top hard cider producers in the nation. For a taste, check out the two yearround varieties including First Press and Strawberry Magic, in addition to one of the current six seasonal varieties including the newest addition of Grand Mimosa, a fruitful pairing of orange and apple.

Central Waters Brewing Co. Central Waters, the next oldest brewery to call Portage County home, is located in the Amherst Business Park. The brewery, powered by more than 1,000 square feet of solar panels and recognized in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Green Tier program, supports renewable energy sources in other ways.

Their tap room is open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings. The brewery also has seen extreme growth, causing another expansion this year as well. Distributing beer throughout Wisconsin, this brewery was born in 1996 in the small community of Junction City. The brewery started with eagerness to brew a variety of different recipes in smaller batches.

Where to find it? Central Waters Brewing Co. is located at 351 Allen St. in Amherst (since 2007). The brewery offers an inside peek to the brewing process, with the Tap Room nestled in the working brewery. Tours are offered at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tasting can be en-

joyed the laid-back Tap Room, with a variety of beers on tap. They also offer bottled soda for purchase.

Tasty Tidbits: » Central Waters hosts the Great Amherst Beer Festival United in October each year. This year, it featured more than 50 beers on tap from 22 breweries. » Their beer, Shine On, which is made with Wisconsin-grown, organic barley, helps support the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. » Central Waters is well-known for barrel aging many of its brews, including the Bourbon Barrel Barleywine Ale, Brewer’s Reserve Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale, Brewer’s Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout and the Bourbon Barrel Cherry Stout.

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To explore more Wisconsin flavors, try O’so Brewing Co. in Plover. O’so started as a homebrewing passion that finally bubbled to the surface in 2007 when O’so opened in a small retail space along Post Road in Plover. In six short years the business has grown, moving to a new location at Village Park in Plover and increasing production from 350 barrels to more than 6,000 barrels. The passion for brewing beyond their own beers is evident in their Tap House, which features 40 beers on tap, all from Wisconsin breweries.

Where to find it? O’so Brewing Co. is located at 3028 Village Park Drive in Plover. Plan a stop to visit the Tap House, which is located between the Point Brew Supply shop and the working brewery. Even if you miss the normally scheduled tours on Saturday afternoons (at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.), viewing windows allow you to grab a sneak peek into the brewery.

Tasty Tidbits: » This is a great place to start if you aren’t quite sure what you like. Sampler platters are available to help you hone your palate. (Want something completely different? O’so regularly creates extreme and one-off varieties worth a try.) » Over 21? Try a beer served on a Nitro tap for an interesting change in texture and flavor. » Peek in the windows to the working brewery to see the colorful tanks and see if you can recognize the classic characters.

decided to share those experiences and started the winery and brewery. The six bare-root Frontenac grape plants that started the vineyard in 2003 have become a diverse mix of hearty varietals over six and a half acres. The brewery, which features a new beer almost every week, offers more than beer and wine: you’ll find a small selection of food like homemade pizza and a special German-style Malt Beer Pretzel.

Where to find it? Kozy Yak Brewery and Fresar Winery are located together at 197 N. Main St. in Rosholt. Tucked inside downtown Rosholt, the brewery and winery offer a cozy spot to enjoy tasty selections of wine, beer and homemade food.

Tasty Tidbits: » Beer is great here, and borderline educational, with most specialty beers each week having a connection to historical events, local information or a tidbit of trivia. (Case in point — the standard red, the Rosholt Red Beer, RrB, shares the name with the soil designation that the brewery sits upon.) » In addition to the 4,000 vines of grapes in the vineyard, the wines are augmented with other locally grown fruits, including more than 500 raspberry plants added to the vineyard area in 2010. » Don’t call it a growler here — here, in tribute to the Yak, the carryout jugs are called grunters.

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Kozy Yak Brewery is the newest brewery, and its sister operation, Fresar Winery, is the only winery in central Wisconsin. Drawn to the sensory experiences that surround wine making and brewing, and spurred on the fun they had while traveling and learning, the owners

The newest addition to the Craft Collective is Great Northern Distilling, located in Plover.

The region’s first and only distillery is committed to creating small batches using the highest quality ingredients from local farmers. From local potatoes for its iconic potato vodka to winter 2014

grains and fruit, the distillery is committed to using sustainable sources from within 150 miles. In the first year of production, Great Northern Distilling has released its potato vodka, opportunity rum, and a young vanguard whiskey, while the four-grain whiskey ages in barrels awaiting final maturity. Plans to also release an herbalist gin, old-fashioned brandy and jezynowka (a polish blackberry brandy, a nod to the strong local heritage) are in the works. They elevate the cocktail to an art form, in their mixology bar, where you can get a taste before or after a tour.

Where to find it? Great Northern Distilling is located at 1740 Park Ave. in Plover. The distillery offers great views of the iconic copper still, just off of the mixology bar and lounge area. Tours are available on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to get a closer look behind the scenes.

Tasty Tidbits: » The iconic still might have smooth rounded edges, but don’t expect to find that on the bottle, which is an unusual square-shaped bottle. » Local flavor is handmade here, including all of the mix-ins from ginger beer to other infused products used in the mixology bar. » It might be new, but the potato vodka is award-winning, as the distillery’s vodka received a medal during the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

For more information on tasty stops in the Stevens Point area, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. You can also find the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Melissa Sabel is director of marketing for the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Woman to know...

‘Poms mom’ inspired by everyone she meets Name: Michelle Marie Sedlak Age: 49 City: Stevens Point Family: I have three wonderful children; my oldest two live in Colorado and my youngest is a senior at Stevens Point Area Senior High.

Job: Regional director of sales and marketing for the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites of Stevens Point If you weren’t in your current job position, you’d be ... Working for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to terminally ill children. My sister was a Make-A-Wish kid, and the joy it brought her made her live two more years.

What inspires you? Everyone I meet. I think that you can learn something from everyone, from the smallest things to the largest.

My superhero power would be ... To take away pain. I would love to fly around the world and sprinkle healing dust so people would not be in pain.

The one thing I wish I could do but can’t is ... Go to the moon. I want to see what the earth looks like from there.

My guilty pleasures are ... Spending time with my children and my 2-yearold grandson; being a poms mom (my daughter was in poms and now she teaches poms at her old high school in Colorado); making people happy; walking the beach; helping people plan their events to make them look good; turning on my fireplace while the windows are open, with a blanket on and reading a book; seafood — I love blue crabs with Old Bay; cooking for pleasure more than need The gift that I want but never receive is ... When I gave birth to my daughter I wanted one of those really big stork “It’s a Girl” signs.

The movie I can watch over and over is ... “Arthur” with Dudley Moore. I remember the first time I saw it with my mom, dad and sister; we just laughed and laughed. Now whenever I need a pick-me-up, it’s what I watch, plus true love concurred in the end.

The book I can read over and over again is ... “Fifty Shades of Grey,” maybe I shouldn’t admit this. I’ve read it three times — all of them. The other would be “Who Moved the Cheese.” It’s a great book for people who work with other people.

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resents, decorations, celebrations and family, OH MY! The holiday season can quickly become overwhelming and stressful. But this holiday season challenge yourself to celebrate in a new way. Instead of taking on more and more, decide to take on less. Prioritize. Focus on the important stuff and let go of the rest. Sounds simple Leah enough, right? But how?

Szemborski First, spend time articulating what is really important to you. Is it family? Religious traditions? Generosity? Packing as much activity as you can into a few short days? (OK, probably not that one, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what many of us end up doing!) Really think about this. When Jan. 2 rolls around, what do you want to be able to say about how you spent your holidays?

Next, take a look at all the activities you do in any given holiday season. Then decide which ones actually help you meet your holiday goals and which ones take away from them. For example, if every year you cook a huge holiday meal you may find yourself spending more time with the food in the kitchen than enjoying time with your loved ones.

Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for that tradition to go. Instead you might ask others to bring a dish to pass, decide to order pizza, or just go to a restaurant. If you do decide to host a large meal, use disposable plates and utensils to shorten cleanup and free up time to spend with the family. There are many ways to tweak holiday traditions to make them work for you instead of against you. Be creative!

Finally, pay attention to yourself. Maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re prone to seasonal affective disorder â&#x20AC;&#x201D; depression that usually appears in the fall or winter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grieving, or maybe you have some other situations or mental health concerns that add even more stress to your holiday season.

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Nighttime symptoms of children with sleep-related breathing disorders are snoring, bruxism, mouth breathing, bed wetting, frequent awakenings, nightmares, insomnia and physically restless sleep.

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Sadly, many of these children are being misdiagnosed. A child who exhibits behavior problems or difficulty paying attention at home or school may actually be suffering from another disorder, an underlying undiagnosed sleep-related breathing disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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Dr. Stephen Sheldon, professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University School of Medicine and director of the Sleep Medicine Center says, “There are a number of sleep disorders that if looked at, an attention deficit problem can be identified. If you take a large number of children that have attention deficit and you evaluate them for sleep-disordered breathing, about a fifth to a quarter of those youngsters will have pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.”

He continues, “The most important aspect of evaluating a child for ADHD or other attention problems is to do a sleep evaluation in every single child. One hundred percent of these children need a sleep evaluation.”

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Lack of sleep and/or poor-quality sleep affects a child’s physical and emotional health, cognitive function, behavior and academic success. Parents, teachers, counselors or anyone concerned with the growth and development, academic performance, or health and well-being of a child must have greater awareness of sleep issues. Sleep screening and interventions to improve sleep must become part of every child’s routine clinical exam.

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OSA is vital if we are going to have an impact on the epidemic of OSA in our country. Today, research indicates that one in four adults in this country suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Of these, 80 percent remain undiagnosed and untreated. Although there is a growing awareness and therefore an increase in the number of adults treated for OSA, the key is prevention and early intervention.

A YouTube video, “Finding Conner Deegan,” tells a mother’s story of her struggling son who was labeled a “troubled child” early in his life. Having exhausted every resource, potential diagnosis and treatment known to his medical community, there appeared no other options. But through his mother’s perseverance, love, relentless search and striving to understand her son, her prayers were answered. Conner, in fact, suffered from undiagnosed pediatric OSA. He simply couldn’t breathe!

Parents, teachers, counselors and doctors need to be made aware of the need to screen children for sleep-related breathing disorders and understand the significant role timely diagnosis and thorough treatment play in the healthy growth and development of our children.

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NOMINATE YOURSELF OR A FRIEND FOR A MAKEOVER You magazine staff and Salon Envy are looking for a Portage County woman to feature for our spring makeover. Please send an email with picture to you@stevenspointjournal.com and tell us why the nominee should have a makeover. Include nominee’s name, age and contact information. Nominations are requested by Dec. 19.

Busy mom eager to try something different PHOTOS BY JAMIE JUNG/YOU MAGAZINE

Angela Krejcarek after her makeover at Salon Envy in downtown Stevens Point.

By Jamie Jung You magazine

STEVENS POINT — With only two weeks until the birth of her third child, Angela Krejcarek of Wisconsin Rapids was ready for a few hours of relaxing and pampering at Salon Envy, 1314 Third St. in downtown Stevens Point.

The 31-year-old was nominated for a You magazine makeover by best friend Monica McCovery, a makeup artist and stylist at the salon.

“She’s one of my best friends and she deserves it,” Monica said. “She doesn’t take enough time for herself, and we want to spice her up a little right before this little baby comes.”

Balancing an energetic 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter at home and a job at AmericInn in Wisconsin Rapids doesn’t leave much time for her beauty routine, Angela said.

“I throw my hair up, throw on some makeup and go,” she said. “Sometimes I’ll straighten (my hair) and sometimes I’ll curl it.”

Angela’s makeover at Salon Envy included having her hair colored, cut and styled, and having her nails and makeup done.

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Angela before her makeover.

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xcited for her first-ever makeover, Angela had looked at photos online and selected a style and color she hoped the stylists would be able to replicate.

“I’m just looking for something different,” she said. “I want something a little shorter, maybe. Just a change; switch it up.”

Salon owner and stylist Jessica Richie decided to go with a fall-inspired ombre color for Angela’s hair. An ombre hair color is darker at the roots and gradually gets lighter toward the ends.

Jessica used a burgundy base color at the roots and blended into a reddish-orange hue toward the tips.

For her cut, salon manager and stylist Lauren Karaliunas performed a longer inverted bob cut, which was about shoulder length in the back and gradually got longer toward the front. Karaliunas also created a sideswept bang and texturized it.

“It’s going to be a scrunch-and-go style because (Angela) has natural wave,” Monica said. “It’s still long enough to pull back into a ponytail, but short enough that it’s easy to manage.”

The new cut also allows Angela to straighten her hair’s natural curls to wear it longer, or to curl it for a completely different look.

“My head feels so much lighter,” Angela said after her cut.

Lauren Karaliunas, manager and stylist at Salon Envy, creates an inverted bob cut.

“I want something a little shorter, maybe. Just a change; switch it up.”

Angela’s inverted bob cut allows her to straighten it to wear it long or curl it for a completely different look.

Jessica Richie, owner and stylist at Salon Envy, applies a lightener to the ends of Angela’s hair to create an ombre color.

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ith the salon’s regular nail technician on maternity leave, stylist Mataya Nicholson stepped in to help complete Angela’s looks.

With polish to choose from in just about every conceivable color, Angela chose a sparkly blue polish and a glittery silver as an accent color for the nails on her ring fingers.

Mataya started the manicure process by allowing Angela to soak her nails to soften the cuticles, and then she trimmed the cuticles and pushed them back for a uniform look. She then filed and cleaned under Angela’s nails.

Mataya applied a hydration therapy base coat and two coats of the polish, then applied the hydration therapy as a top coat. She said the hydration therapy helps advance nail growth and also strengthens the nail.

Stylist Mataya Nicholson allows Angela to soak her nails to soften the cuticles, and then pushes the cuticles back for a uniform look.

Mataya files Angela’s nails.

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the makeup

Makeup artist aims for natural look, bold eye

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Work your magic,” Angela told Monica as she sat in the makeup chair.

Monica said she planned to keep Angela’s face looking natural, but wanted to play up her look with a smokey eye.

To accomplish that Monica applied a mineral cream foundation and then a powdered bronzer.

“The mineral makeup has a more natural finish and really blends with the skin,” Monica said. “It gives you a smooth finish.”

Monica then covered Angela’s entire eyelid with a nature tone, all the way to the eyebrow. To create the smokey look she used a deep purple eyeshadow in a V-shape from the bottom lash to the crease.

She then flared it out to the corner of the eyebrow and used a black shadow over the purple to make it look darker.

To fill in Angela’s eyebrows, she used a dark brown eyeshadow.

“It’s amazing what a little bit of shadow does,” Monica said.

She then applied individual lash strips and fused the natural lashes and lash strips together with mascara.

“The individual lashes seem so much more natural then longer strips,” Monica said.

The look was completed with a lip gloss.

“I love it,” Angela said when she saw her finished look for the first time. “I am very, very happy. They did awesome!”

Makeup artist and stylist Monica McCovery creates a smokey eye with deep purple and black eyeshadow.

Monica fuses Angela’s natural lashes and individual lash strips together with mascara.

Reflected in a mirror, Monica applies a mineral cream foundation and powdered bronzer to Angela’s face.

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WINTER EVENTS There are so many things to do in Portage County — from events focused on family fun, the arts and music to those that would serve as the perfect date night. You magazine editor Jamie Jung scoured local entertainment calendars for the next three months and selected these nine events as ones you definitely shouldn’t miss.

Afterimages 2014 Experience the talent and exceptional artistic range of the

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s student choreographers, performers and designers during Afterimages 2014.

Performances will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in Jenkins Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

Tickets cost $19 for adults, $18 for seniors and $14 for youths.

They can be purchased through the UWSP ticket office in Dreyfus University Center, by calling 715-346-4100 or online at http:// tickets.uwsp.edu.

“A Very Chaise Lounge Christmas” The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Patrick Miles, welcomes Chaise Lounge in a holiday pops program at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Theater @1800, 1800 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point. Chaise Lounge is the combination of five of the Washington, D.C., area’s top jazz musicians playing sparkling arrangements of standards and original tunes

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and featuring the soft, luminous vocals of Marilyn Older.

Tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for any student with ID; there is a $2 handling charge on each ticket.

They are available at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ticket office in Dreyfus University Center or by calling 715-346-4100.

“A Christmas Carol” Back before television, a holiday tradition in America was listening to “A Christmas Carol” performed on the radio. Join Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater as they bring the holiday classic to life as a radio play and tell the story of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. The show will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Theater @1800, 1800 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point. Tickets will be available in the upper lobby one hour prior to each show.

For more information, visit

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A Night of Magic Start the New Year off with some magic and prepare to be amazed! Local magician James David will perform at 7 p.m.

Jan. 9 at Theater @1800, 1800 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point.

David has traveled all over the country performing for colleges, corporations, private parties and celebrity events. His recent gigs included Stevens Point Area Senior High’s project graduation, a show in Las Vegas and the 2014 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for children 13 years and younger. To purchase tickets, contact Chris Biechler at 715-346-8233 or chris.biechler@sentry.com, or Corey Petrick at 715-346-6797 or corey.petrick@sentry.com.

Proceeds will go toward Sentry’s United Way fundraiser for Portage County.

Dueling Pianos for Hospice An evening of entertainment with Deuces Wild! Dueling

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Pianos on Jan. 16 will raise funds for uninsured and underinsured patients and families served by Ministry Home CareHospice Services. Dueling Pianos for Hospice will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. in The Encore of Dreyfus University Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The event also features hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and raffles.

Tickets for the adults-only event cost $25. For tickets, call Susan Barrett at 715-343-3490 or email susan.barrett@ministryhealth.org.

Choreography Showcase Support local young dancers by attending Point Dance Ensemble’s Choreography Showcase at 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Lettie Jensen Community Center, 487 N. Main St., Amherst. Company members will debut original choreographed pieces during the fundraising performance. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and students; children 4 years and younger are admitted for free. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the performance. For more information, visit www.pointdance.org.

Passport to Paradise Looking for a fun Friday night?

Then don’t miss the 13th annual Passport to Paradise fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at SentryWorld, 601 N. Michigan Ave., Stevens Point.

The Great Gatsby-themed celebration will feature delicious cuisine, dancing, live jazz music and more. A 1920s costume contest and a raffle with a $500 cash prize are planned.

Tickets cost $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door.

They can be purchased at the Stevens Point Area YMCA, 1000 Division St., or by calling 715342-2980. Proceeds from the event benefit the youth programs of the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County and the Stevens Point Area YMCA.

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Jan. 31 in the Noel Fine Arts Center at UWSP. The event will feature a sale of donated artwork by professional artists, faculty, alumni and current students from the Department of Art and Design starting at 7 p.m., followed by student performances at 7:30 p.m. A dance party will be held from about 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine and beer will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Tickets cost $50 in advance or $75 at the door.

They will be available for purchase online at www.artsbash.com.

Sweetheart Cabaret Looking to spend an evening with that someone special?

Then don’t miss Monteverdi Chorale’s annual Sweetheart Cabaret on Feb. 15 at Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave., Stevens Point.

A cash bar is available from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The cabaretstyle dinner concert will feature Broadway tunes, pop, jazz and more preformed by the Chorale’s talented singers. A silent auction also is planned. Seating is limited for this special event, so get your tickets early. Tickets are available by calling 715-3425636.

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Let’s talk (more) about techniques CHEF DISCUSSES HOW TO CREATE A GREAT DISH WITH BRAISING, STOCKS AND SAUCES

By Wayne Anderson For You magazine

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hen I start to cook I look first, and probably foremost, at my ingredients and decide which basic technique of cooking will yield the best flavor for the foods being used and the final dish. In the Fall 2014 issue I discussed roasting, sweating and sauteing. In this article I will address braising, stocks and sauces.

Braising Braising has to be my favorite technique. Braising is a combination of dry cooking initially to brown the food, and then moist cooking with liquid until finished.

This creates a dish with rich, mellow flavors and meat so tender that it melts in your mouth.

Braised food is truly comfort food.

Braising can expand your cooking repertoire by allowing you to use secondary cuts of meat

like shanks, ribs and shoulder cuts. With the slow cooking time a braise is the perfect way to break down the sinew and collagen, which leaves behind a tender dish with all the flavors of the cooking liquid. Additionally, braising yields a great sauce with little additional effort.

Here is the basic technique: » First, brown the food in a small amount of oil and then transfer to an ovenproof container. » Second, add enough liquid to surround, but not cover, the meat.

Cover and slow cook at 250 to 350 degrees. This could take a while especially for large shoulder roasts; it is ready when it starts to fall apart. » Third, braised fish can be served immediately, however, meats are better if allowed to sit refrigerated for a day or two. To do this, allow the meat to cool down in the braising liquid and then pour off three-quarters of the liquid. Strain this liquid and

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A simple sauce can be made with a little stock that is reinforced with flavoring agents, vinegar, wine or fresh herbs.

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Chicken, vegetables and spices combine in a sauce pan to make a flavorful chicken broth.

reduce by half to a nice sauce consistency and serve this later with the meat. » Fourth, reheat the meat in its braising liquid, basting occasionally in a 350-degree oven. This will caramelize the meat. When heated through, serve it with the sauce.

Stocks Making a good stock is not very difficult. Make a big batch, cool, portion and freeze; your stock will last for at least four months in the freezer and can be pulled out when you need it. Your stock will be used in sauces, braising and for soups.

At @1800 Restaurant, the basic stocks we keep on hand are veal, chicken, fish and mushroom stock. For home, I would at least have a nice brown chicken stock on hand. The results of using stock, instead of water, is a richer flavor and fuller texture to your recipes. Any cookbook will have recipes for stocks; all you need is the time to let it simmer.

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Sauces In many cases a sauce can be nothing more than a little stock that is reinforced with flavoring agents, vinegar, wine or fresh herbs. Here is the basic technique for making a sauce: » Sweat the vegetables in a small amount of oil. » Add some sherry vinegar (or appropriate vinegar for whatever sauce you need). » Reduce until very little liquid remains (lower the heat to keep it from burning). » Add in any herbs and your stock. Bring it to a boil and again reduce on medium heat to the desired consistency. » Strain your sauce through a fine strainer.

Again, you can find all sorts of recipes in your cookbooks from simple butter sauces for fish and vegetables to more complicated recipes such as etouffee sauce.

Wayne Anderson is chef at @1800 Restaurant, 1800 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point. To reach him, call 715-346-1800.

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