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16 Heidi Bixby-Goblirsch: Dare To Dream Big 20 Tara Jennings Westrick: Balancing Motherhood And A Dental Profession 24 Shanna Yonke: Community Service Starts Early

Join us all summer as we have many special events and sales.

Don’t miss out on all the fun!

28 Jill Woller: Helping Enact Positive Change 35 A Hiatus On The Other Side Of The World

June nd June 2 through 24th join in the fun of the 6th Annual Wisconsin Quilt Shop Hop. Visit more than 70 quilt shops where many prizes and fun await you. Special store hours during this event.

38 Overcoming The Fear And Taking The World By Storm 50 A Lovely Stay With A Divine Breakfast 53 U Paint & Party Adds ‘Glitter Bar’ For Painters

June 21st through September 5th be a part of the international shop hop – Row by Row Experience. Over 2000 participating shops throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe will have a unique pattern that is free to all those who stop in during this time.

62 Always Take Time To Stop And Smell The Flowers 65 Keeping Kids Safe From Heatstroke In Cars 66 Park Profile: Devil’s Lake State Park 68 Wildwood Zoo’s Kodiak Bears Turn Two Years Old

July Celebrate with us July 10th through 15th for our Belated Birthday Bash. Sales all week plus treats everyday!

70 Record Hot Years Will Soon Be The ‘New Normal’ 77 The Bookworm

Ho, ho, ho! Get into the holiday gift making spirit July 24th through 29th when we celebrate Christmas in July!

August SALES! SALES! SALES! Many sales throughout the month including our Back to School Sale running August 21st through 26th

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79 Go Slow Whoa 81 Boy With Down Syndrome Opens Cupcake Shop 83 Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken 84 Cake Decorator Creates Frozen Masterpieces 86 Turkey Breast With Spinach-Feta Stuffing 87 Dining: Food & Drink

health & fitness

56 What Is Women’s Health Physical Therapy?

72 Local Kids Get Ready For Summer Thanks To South Wood County YMCA Swim Programs 74 The Benefits Of Regular Exercise

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58 Home Sweet Home Transformation

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14 50 Years Of Live Music On Lake Michigan 34 $60K Given To Women’s Community In Honor Of Shooting Victims

88 In Your Words: Readers Describe Their Favorite Summertime Oasis

local women to know

89 What’s The Buzz About?

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78 Janet Connor Schoenfeldt

90 The Scene: SOUPthree Friday Night

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40 Textures, Fabrics, Styles And You

76 Jennifer Laurel Jepson 80 Leslie Sue Brown 82 Tricia Lynn Fancher

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42 Hair Stylist And Fashionista Gets A Revamped Look

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from the editor There’s a sweetness in the air as the sun shines brightly above. Every day given to us is truly a gift along with each breath that comes with it.

The communities of central Wisconsin are one of a kind and the compassion that flows through them is amazing. In moments of heartache, it’s moving how quickly a community reaches out to those in need. A simple act such as tying ribbons on display or showcasing a blue light instead of your typical white bulb can make a statement during a time of distress.

A tragic and horrific incident shook the area.

Domestic violence is far too common and the aftermath left behind can be hard to process.

It was inspiring to watch as citizens and businesses stepped up to assist those affected by this disturbance. Not only did everyone want to help those personally involved with the situation but they wanted to ensure this type of behavior does not continue in future generations.

Three local organizations worked together to donate $60,000 to the Women’s Community. It was a gift that honored the victims of the shootings that occurred in the Rothschild area in March. Marathon Savings Bank is hoping these funds will prevent domestic violence and protect victims.

The best way to help in situations of domestic violence is to pay attention. If you believe someone has been a victim and is scared for their safety, please contact law enforcement or other local agencies that specialize in helping victims of domestic abuse.

The Women’s Community has a 24/7 confidential hotline that can be reached by dialing (715) 842-7323 or (888) 665-1234. The End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin website is also available at endabusewi.org. The website will be able to link you to resources within your region of the state. In addition, the national domestic violence hotline can be reached by calling (800) 787-7233.

If you see someone in need of help, you never know just how big of an impact you could make in their life.

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No matter where you are headed, Builer’s Cycle & Fitness will have what you need. Be prepared to conquer the toughest trails and enjoy some of the most wonderful cruises through the neighborhood. They even offer electric bikes that are ideal for people with knee or hip issues that still want to stay active. The motor is there merely to assist so you always have the option to turn the motor off and ride normally. 215 South 3rd Avenue, Wausau

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The track features a natural amphitheater with a full view of each race from beginning to end. The course is 1075 feet long with the start hill standing over ten feet tall. The sealed track surface and black top turns allow for a smooth ride every time. Scope out the apparel, bags, decals, jewelry, hats and so much more that are available to purchase. Bring your friends and family here for a brilliant time! East Riverview Expy, Wisconsin Rapids

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On sunny days, there’s no better place to be than outside soaking it up. Take a look at the street bikes, dirt bikes, three wheel motorcycles and so many more options available here.

Your dream becomes reality at this local gem. Their mission is to offer you the latest in parts and products at the very best prices with unparalleled service. With a pledge to make your experience both beneficial and enjoyable, it’s worth taking a peek to see why everyone has such great things to say about this store. 3802 South Central Avenue, Marshfield

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This full-service bicycle shop believes in the power of the bicycle and its ability to change lifestyles within our community. It’s the place to go to get a stellar custom build, a new or refurbished bicycle, a simple tune up, vintage parts or just a little bit of advice. Stay up to date on their website for the exciting rides and events that are planned for the 2017 season.

So far there is talk of campfire rides, midnight mystery rides, revel rides, mellow rambles, a bicycle adventure extravaganza, joyrides with dinner and more. If you need to rent a bicycle, they can also help you with that. You can decide to rent it for one hour, five hours, one day or even weekly. 1311 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point

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TOP events

Our picks of things to do this season.

BY STARLA GOLIE

WAUSAU

BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST.

Plan to be at Fern Island Park August 18 - 19 for Wisconsin’s longest running Blues Fest! It’s the 25th year and the lineup is looking great. Elvin Bishop, John Mayall, Tommy Castro & Painkillers, Matthew Skoller, Renee Austin, Guitar Shorty, Big N Tasty and Big JW Jones and his band led off the day’s Bull All-Stars featuring John program at the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest in Wausau. (Photo Courtesy Of Dan Young) Altenburgh, Otis McLennon, Chris O’Keefe and Mitch Viegut will all be performing so grab your tickets. There will be food, beverages and of course fun.

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FARMERS’ MARKET.

Find a plethora of Wisconsin-made and grown flowers, produce, baked goods, crafts as well as food from May 30th – October 3rd.

It will be in the Pick ‘n Save parking lot (600 Block of South Central Avenue, Marshfield) every Tuesday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

DAIRYFEST.

Music performed by Wausau West Jazz Band during the Summer Kickoff Weekend at Oak Island Park in Wausau. (Photo Courtesy Of Xai Kha)

SUMMER KICKOFF WEEKEND.

Start summertime off the right way and celebrate Father’s Day weekend June 16 and 18 (The 400 Block, Wausau). On Friday, there will be food vendors, crafts, music, a movie and so much more. On Sunday, there will be a classic car show with over fifty cars to scope out!

Join in celebrating some of the best things Wisconsin has to offer June 2 - June 4. It includes the Mayor’s Dairyfest Breakfast, a downtown parade, an old fashioned picnic, movie in the park, crafts The Dairyfest parade in Marshfield. (Photo and the “Cheese Chase” Courtesy Of Megan McCormick) 2K/5K runs. The annual Wisconsin State Cornhole Championship Tournament will also be held at the fairgrounds, open to all who wish to participate!

MIKE’S RUN.

A crowd gathers to watch as balloons go up during the balloon launch. (Photo Courtesy Of Megan McCormick)

BALLOON CHASE 5K RUN/WALK.

The early bird catches the worm on July 15! The hot air balloons will set up and launch between 6 – 7 a.m. with the race following at 7:30 a.m. “Chase” the balloons from the Wausau Downtown Airport (725 Woods Place, Wausau) through the flat, scenic southeast neighborhood. Each participant will receive an event t-shirt and a free pancake breakfast!

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Mike Hackman is remembered as runners take part in Mike’s Run, a five mile run starting at Jack Hackman Field, to benefit mental health education and outreach in the Marshfield area.

It is organized by his family and the Marshfield Clinic. (Photo Courtesy Of Doug Wojcik)

Help raise awareness of mental health issues and reach out to those in need! On June 24, there will be a 5 and 2 mile run benefiting mental health awareness at the Steve J. Miller Recreation Area near Hackman Field (501 W 4th Street, Marshfield). Marshfield Clinic along with family and friends of Mike Hackman are joining together to speak out about mental illness in order to provide a hopeful message as well as inspiration to those affected.

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF PORTAGE COUNTY WALK FOR WAGS.

LUNCH BY THE RIVER.

Bring your furry family members for a day of music, Two dogs participate in the Portage County children’s games, contests, Humane Society’s annual Walk for Wags exercise and even more! fundraiser at Pfiffner Pioneer Park in Registration for walkers and Stevens Point. (Photo Courtesy Of Sari Lesk) their dogs starts at 10:30 a.m. and the 1.5 mile walk begins at 11 a.m. on June 11. The festivities will continue until 2 p.m. It’s free to participate but donations will be accepted for the Humane Society of Portage County.

Cortlyn Young, left, and his sister, Morgan Young, eat lunch at Lunch by the River in Veterans’ Memorial Park next to the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin Rapids. (Daily Tribune File Photo)

Meet at Veterans’ Memorial Park (112 2nd Street South, Wisconsin Rapids) to bask in the sun while watching the provided entertainment and trying some of the tasty food. The festivities will be every Thursday beginning in June and going until the end of August during the hours of 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every week a different business sponsors the event so it’s a great time to try some delicious local dishes.

Remember to stop by the custard stand for a much needed treat!

RENAISSANCE RACE AGAINST CANCER.

IOLA CAR SHOW.

Visitors look over a display of prewar vehicles at the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet. (Photo Courtesy of Doug Wojcik)

Once again, the Midwest’s greatest car show and swap meet will be held July 6 – 8 with the gates opening at 6 a.m. Make your way to the Iola Old Car Show Grounds (130 Jenson Drive, Iola) to see what all the hype is about. There will be concerts Friday and Saturday evenings as well!

Put on your shoes and race for a brilliant cause on June 10 from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. that helps local cancer patients Participants are about to cross over the at the UW Cancer Center Riverview. All proceeds from finish line while making a positive difference in the community. (Submitted Photo) this event help remove barriers for patients that might otherwise restrict access to the lifesaving treatment everyone deserves such as gas cards to allow patients to get to and from treatment, co-pays for medicine, necessary supplies not covered by insurance and even things like replacement hot water heaters if needed. There will be a 5K as well as a 10K run/walk with both starting at Renaissance Learning (911 Peach Street, Wisconsin Rapids). It’s a stellar way to give back to others in need in the community!

Canoeists paddle up river at the start of Paddle Quest, an adventure race on the Wisconsin River.

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PADDLE QUEST.

Get ready for a brilliant adventure on Friday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 13 at 4:30 p.m. It’s an event for all skill levels and ages where canoeing meets Comic-Con. It’s two days filled with games and scavenger hunts that provide exciting challenges.

The Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championship offers fun for everyone. (Photo Courtesy Of Megan McCormick)

WISCONSIN STATE WATER SKI SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP.

Come scope out the largest water ski show tournament in the entire world from July 20 - July 23! You’ll love a day at the beach while watching the best teams from Wisconsin perform.

Every team will have an hour to blow your mind with their ballet lines, swivel skiing, shoe skiing, barefooting, and even more! The competition begins at 6:40 a.m. and goes until approximately 6 p.m. at South Wood County Park (6411 South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids).

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50 YEARS

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night from the partying. Some hotels are within walking distance of Henry Maier Festival Park or offer shuttle services.

et your smiles on this summer at Summerfest as “the world’s largest music festival” rocks Milwaukee’s lakefront starting on June 28 until July 9.

Over 100 music artists will hit the stages as the festival marks 50 years of fun in the sun and dancing the night away.

Major headliners include Pink, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, The Chainsmokers, Dierks Bentley and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Red Hot Chili Peppers, with that distinct funk rock sound, opens the festival on Wednesday at the American Family Insurance stage, formerly Marcus Ampitheater and closing on Sunday, July 9 is the Outlaw Music Festival. If you like good 14 | YOU | SUMMER 2017

old-fashioned folk and country music, featuring legendary stars like Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell, this night’s for you.

Most of the stages at Summerfest face east, except the BMO Harris Pavilion, sending the sound into Lake Michigan so neighbors aren’t kept awake all

To help plan your stay, download the free 2017 Summerfest App that features hot spots located in Milwaukee including Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World and Milwaukee Public Market. Plus, a new feature this year allows you to see which of your friends are going to the same concerts as you.

Ticket prices range from approximately $25 to $80. See Summerfest. com for updates and learn more about purchasing general admission tickets including commemorative tickets celebrating the 50th edition.

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I’m a problem solver, so that motivated me. I like being able to reach goals that other people say are impossible.”

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Growing up in Minnesota, Heidi treasured summers spent at her grandparent’s cabin in Canada. There, she learned the value of having a positive adult role model.

“I think that had a lot of impact on me. That was my sacred place,” she said. “My cousin Sam and I would go fishing and swimming. That’s one of the places that I was cherished and I think that it made me see outside of just where I grew up.”

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Originally, she attended school for massage therapy, attracted to the field because of its ability to help people feel better.

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graduated with a BS in community psychology.”

After graduation, she and husband, Kyle, whom she met in 7th grade, moved to Phoenix, Arizona.

“We’re pretty adventurous,” she said of the move. “I tend to dream big. Kyle is really supportive and that’s something I appreciate.”

In Fall of 2015, a phone call from college friend, Rikki Starich, tempted Heidi back to the Midwest.

Starich shared that there was an opening at BBBS Wood County, a dream job of sorts for Heidi.

“Going through school, I always told my husband that if I ever had the opportunity to work for BBBS, that was one of the top places I’d want to work,” said Heidi. “When this opportunity came, I think

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it came at the right time. I think everything comes at the right time when it’s supposed to.”

Upon Heidi’s arrival, Big Brothers Big Sisters was in need of a significant makeover. Fortunately, she was up for the challenge.

“I’m a problem solver, so that motivated me,” she said. “I like being able to reach goals that other people say are impossible.”

In just a couple of short years, Heidi has helped rebuild the local organization from the ground up, organizing the board of directors and establishing program structure.

“Those really needed a foundation before making the matches,” she said. “The next phase would be making more strong matches and hiring

more staff. I think there are a lot of untapped areas that really need the resources that we can provide, such as Wisconsin Rapids, Loyal and the Clark County area.”

As BBBS’s only employee, Heidi’s duties include attending meetings, conducting home inspections, facilitating board meetings, hosting public speaking engagements and writing thank you notes. No two days are the same, and though she appreciates all aspects of her job, she most enjoys those that involve new matches meeting for the first time.

“I think my favorite part is the most awkward part is when the kids first meet their bigs. It’s really awkward at first, but I can always tell when it’s gonna be a great match,” she said. “I love seeing that impact

happen, that realization that ‘somebody out there really cares about me and wants to spend time with me’ from the kids.”

Heidi manages Wood, Clark, and parts of Marathon County matches, with the Marshfield area currently encompassing more than 30 matches.

With studies showing that children in BBBS are more likely to stay in school and graduate, go to college, stay away from drugs and alcohol, less likely to skip school, and have improved grades and self-esteem, Heidi takes her job very seriously.

“If we can change one child’s life, it’s a trickle-down effect. You can change the world by one child,” she said.

“I think having positive relationships, that role model to really push them in the positive direction, is important.”

Future personal goals include pursuing a master’s degree. For BBBS, Heidi hopes to expand services and continue garnering community support.

“We’re just on the cusp of really taking off,” she said.

“I’m relatively young to be an executive director, but I think that just because of your age it doesn’t limit your ability to accomplish things. I think that really speaks to our mission, too. A lot of these children might come from more diverse backgrounds and have hurdles to overcome.

My hope is that they tackle whatever comes in front of them, that they dream big.

With a lot of time spent with Kyle, and children Treyton (12), Brayden (9), and Adelynn (5), Heidi enjoys family activities.

“They are pretty active in the community,” said Heidi of her kids. “Sports is a main focus in my house. Trey plays football and basketball. Brayden plays basketball, football and baseball. Adelynn is active in dance. We spend a lot of time shuffling kids!”

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Along with sports, the family enjoys road trips and reading. Heidi also serves as future vice chair for MACY and chair for the Wisconsin conference for BBBS. She is a 2017 leadership Marshfield graduate.

In all aspects of her life, Heidi aims to provide inspiration and encouragement.

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“A lot of people are fearful of the unknown so they don’t look beyond what they know,” she said. “If I can be any inspiration to anybody to really go after their dreams and not let something stand in their way, whether it be age or ability/disability, I think that’s really important.”

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Balancing Motherhood And A Dental Profession STORY BY KARLA SWITA PHOTOS BY SERENA SBLENDORIO Life is a team sport for Dr. Tara Jennings Westrick, 42, who relies on her teammates to keep the ball rolling. At home in Stevens Point, she and husband Dr. Tom Westrick start the morning by getting their three boys, ages six to twelve, off to Pacelli Catholic Schools and then head to their own dental offices where the next team meets.

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Dr. Jennings Westrick focuses on family care at Excellence Dental as she counts on her staff to help make great looking smiles. “I work with three ladies who are wonderful and I couldn’t do it without them,” she said.

To make it all happen at work and home, Dr. TJW, as she refers to herself, does two things. First, she recognizes that she cannot reach her goals without the support of others and then she surrounds herself with good people that she trusts. When everything’s in place,

said.

Dr. TJW gives patients the best treatment possible while keeping her practice on the cutting edge.

“Something that sets my practice apart from others is that I have a cerec machine that allows me to fabricate crowns right in my office on the same day,” she said.

The new technology incorporates a system for designing and producing high quality, metal free dental restorations in one patient visit. “A traditional crown appointment would be two visits where you’d leave with a temporary tooth, and mine allows you to leave with the final product on that day,” she

The other benefit is that it avoids the potentially gagging “goop” that’s associated with doing traditional impressions. This machine takes digital images of the teeth and makes restorations right in the equipment for a single two-hour appointment.

Bringing the latest tools into the practice allows Dr. TJW to save patient’s time and offer them flexibility, which is something she greatly values as well. It’s one of the reasons she became a dentist.

To her, dentistry is a flexible profession where she can set her own hours and blend it with being a mom.

Being an involved parent and closely guiding her children’s development is a priority that’s equal to dentistry. “I decided very early on that I wanted a

family but I also liked the way it made me feel to do well in school. I was looking for a career that would allow me to balance it with motherhood.”

A native of Gibson City, Illinois, she attended Eastern Illinois University, graduated in 1997, and went on to earn a doctorate of dental surgery at University of Illinois-Chicago where she met her husband. Both were drawn to Stevens Point to establish their practices and raise a family.

“My life is a balance,” she said. “I have to constantly ask what’s most important; I can’t spend a lot of time being idle. I need to really take care of myself so I’m ready to be great at work and then turn around to help with homework and extracurricular activities.”

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Shanna Yonke, a lawyer for Ruder Ware of Wausau, didn’t get into the legal profession for prestige or money, but because helping people brought joy to her life.

“I wasn’t one of the high school students who participated in mock trial and debate in anticipation of someday attending law school,” said Yonke, 30. “I really didn’t know what exactly to focus on in college, but I knew that I wanted to help people.”

As a youth growing up in Wausau, Yonke’s parents, Gary and Jan Yonke, encouraged her to volunteer at various community functions including church picnics and nursing homes. “My parents instilled a service mentality in me from a very young age,” she said. “My dad would bring me along to volunteer at the Kiwanis Club 24 | YOU | SUMMER 2017

pancake breakfasts and fair stands from the time I was in elementary school.”

Yonke carried this charitable spirit through to college at University of Minnesota where she volunteered for a non-profit organization in Minneapolis for domestic violence victims. It was here that she discovered how to turn a passion into a career.

By assisting victims with obtaining restraining orders and divorces from their abusers, she found a tangible way to help victims escape physical and emotional harm. “This volunteer experience really lit a fire in me. I knew that I wanted to be an attorney,” said Yonke, who graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2012.

Yonke is now an estate planning attorney and ensures that her clients’ life’s savings are safe. Compassion is one of Yonke’s driving traits that allows her to gracefully counsel clients during some of the most difficult times of their lives when family members die.

To her, working at Ruder Ware is more than a job; it’s another opportunity to use her talents to serve others. The law firm, she said, has impacted her volunteerism by internally advocating goodwill. “Our company’s culture is built on a service

mentality. Our founder George Ruder said, ‘The community allowed me to earn a living and I owe a debt of gratitude to the community.’ I sincerely believe his philosophy, and I’m committed to being a part of his legacy by volunteering my unique skills and talents,” she said.

Yonke was recognized for her exceptional contributions with the 2016 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award and was named “Volunteer of the Year” by the United Way of Marathon County. Although her resume includes a long list of volunteer roles, she doesn’t do it to elevate her career or gain praise. It’s just in her genes. Her parents raised her to serve others and that’s exactly what she does.

When she’s not out there cultivating the talent of other young professionals or extending a hand to the United Way, you might catch her having a zen moment at yoga. She also takes time now and then to go on an adventure that includes snorkeling in Belize and hiking and zip lining through waterfalls in a Puerto Rican rainforest.

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If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be?

Mary, Queen of Scots. I’ve always been fascinated by historical royalty and nobility.

Last year, I watched a show called “Reign” on Netflix and Mary is the main character.

I’m sure the show sensationalizes Mary’s life but it’s fairly accurate in terms of her accomplishments. Mary was a strong female leader with an impressive ability to manage challenging situations.

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n advocate for women and children, Jill Woller of Wisconsin Rapids, has a unique perspective on helping others.

As a sales presenter and school health aide, Woller always knew her main goal in life was to become a mom. After adopting a daughter and becoming a licensed foster parent, Woller uses her experiences to empower women, strengthen families and protect children from abuse.

“It’s very fulfilling for me,” Woller said. “I like caring for and protecting children, the needs in the community are great.”

A 1999 graduate of Lincoln High School, Woller earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2003 and became employed as an assistant to an eye surgeon at the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield for more than four years.

“I was always interested in the medical field,” she said. “I had a lot of responsibility and got a lot of hands on experience.”

In 2008, Woller became a certified tumor registrar for the UW Cancer Center at Riverview Hospital. She made the decision to become an independent CTR consultant in 2012 and established a home-based business. It was during that time that she and husband Chad adopted infant daughter, Nola, who is now four years old.

“I was able to work from home as a consultant,” she said. “It was interesting work, mentally challenging and helpful to the

community but I was missing the hands on component.”

While working as a consultant, Woller discovered Younique Products, a Utah based cosmetics company with the mission of protecting children from sexual abuse. The online company has sales presenters in eleven different countries including the United States, China, Italy, Canada, Australia, Mexico, France, Italy, Spain and Germany.

“I saw it as an opportunity for a part time job, that was my motivation,” she said. “It was something I could do as a mom and I started selling makeup online. I saw that it was going to be a great business and I got to talk with people and work with people.”

Woller has reached exclusive purple status as a sales presenter with the company and has more than 1,000 women who have joined her sales team from around the world.

“It started out as people I knew and I’ve met a lot of people online,” said Woller, who is one position away from achieving the top level of sales in the company. “I have an amazing team of women. As women, we have to ban together and help each other. We learn from each other and problem solve. The company has changed a lot of people’s lives.”

Through her work with the company, Woller attends workshops, develops promotions and lends encouragement and moral support to the women on her team.

“Most of the help I give them is just building them up and building up their confidence and being a cheerleader for them,” she said. “We all inspire each other. You need that little bit of encouragement.”

A mission based company, the business formed The Younique Foundation in 2014 to help prevent and combat the sexual exploitation of children. A portion of the sales from the cosmetics company is used to support the work of the foundation.

“It’s a mission based company with a purpose,” Woller said.

“It’s something I’m very passionate about.”

The Younique Foundation has created the website defendinnocence.org to help raise awareness of the issue of child abuse and to provide a place for other organizations to join the cause. Each organization focuses on a specific topic such as child sex trafficking, child pornography and childhood sexual abuse. The Younique Foundation also sponsors a victims retreat and works with adults who were victims of sexual abuse as children.

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“The awards are great but I’m most proud of the time I can give to my daughter and to help out in the lives of the kids,” she said. “That’s what matters most to me.”

Woller has used her medical background to work with children as a health aide for Port Edwards Elementary School for several years serving more than 120 students.

“I didn’t realize before I started with the school how big of a need there is in the community,” she said. “It’s easy not to be aware. I serve a lot of kids as

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Woller and her husband are hoping to add to their family by adopting another child. Until then they have become a licensed foster home through the state of Wisconsin and Wood County.

“There’s definitely a need, we love kids and we love having the opportunity to open our home,” she said.

Later this year, Woller is planning to participate with the Kids Save organization to host a child from the country of Columbia on a short-term basis. The Kids Save organization places older children who are graduating out of an orphanage in a safe home.

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from the orphanage and sometimes sex traffickers wait outside the gates for them,” Woller said. “Kids Save is trying to find homes for these older kids. You are encouraged to be an advocate for the children. They have experienced a lot of trauma in their lives and they have specific needs.”

For now, Woller is content spending time with her husband and daughter and enjoys cooking, shopping and being active outdoors. Through all of her experiences, she has found a sense of confidence and a passion for making a difference in the lives of others.

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Marathon Savings Bank made a contribution of $20,000, which was matched by both the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation and the Dudley Foundation, according to a news release from the bank.

The donations were made in honor of those who died March 22, during a string of shootings that allegedly began with a domestic incident. Those killed included: two Marathon Savings Bank employees, Dianne Look and Karen Barclay; Schofield lawyer Sara Quirt Sann; and an Everest Metro Detective Jason Weiland. The suspect in 34 | YOU | SUMMER 2017

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loss of four tremendous citizens.”

The bank hopes that the donation will help to protect victims and prevent domestic violence, according to the release.

the shootings, Nengmy Vang, died Saturday morning from wounds sustained March 22 during a standoff with police outside of the Aspen Street Apartments in Weston.

“We have been deeply moved by the outpouring of support in this community for the families who lost their lives,” Nicholas Zillges, president and CEO of Marathon Savings Bank, said in the news release.

“Karen and Dianne were warm, wonderful women who were beloved members of our bank family.

The Marathon County community as a whole continues to mourn the

Look, 67, had worked at the bank for nearly 19 years and was serving as an assistant vice president and office manager. Barclay, 62, had worked at the bank for over six years as a customer service representative.

The donation to the Women’s Community isn’t the first that Marathon Savings Bank has made in honor of the victims of the shootings. It announced a fund established to support the Barclay and Look families, and contributed $30,000. The bank also established a GoFundMe page, titled Barclay and Look Family Fund, for the families in response to support from the community.“

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A Hiatus On The Other Side Of The World STORY AND PHOTOS BY STARLA GOLIE

“There was nowhere to go but everywhere.

So just keep on rolling under the stars.”

– Jack Kerouac

It all started when I was little. I was raised in a family where we spent gorgeous days jumping off cliffs and bridges tucked between the mountains just to be consumed by the water below. Adrenaline rushes are a part of life that I would never give up. Ever. My wanderlust spirit was encouraged from the beginning and it only flourished from then on.

I refuse to let anything hold me back from my dreams, goals and the places my soul longs to explore. I am immensely fond of living as a local would in foreign cultures while immersing my-

self in the beauty of new terrains. The freedom to traipse anywhere I so fit is thrilling.

As I ventured all over the north and south islands of New Zealand as well as Australia, I was left utterly enamored by the culture, people I encountered and memories I made that are eternally imprinted on my heart.

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feel welcome as well as safe. The conversations held and the company along the way was absolutely captivating.

I felt a complete sense of peace as I looked over the rugged and mysterious Piha and Karekare beaches.

Lion rock loomed over me while the black sand covered my toes as I felt pleasantly diminutive next to the wild coastline. It’s easy to see why seasoned surfers are drawn to the dramatic waves here.

My experiences continued to blow my mind as I roamed around the extraordinary landscapes both countries had to offer. I adored as the swells crashed upon the shore at Cape Reinga where the Tasman Sea collides with the Pacific Ocean.

This is where it is believed, according to Maori oral history, that spirits departing from this world leap from the gnarled pohutukawa tree to cross to the other side.

Every moment seemed to get even more grandiose as I trekked further. The sunshine felt like warm kisses on my skin as I hiked down the path that lead to a divine spot called Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve, also known as Cathedral Cove. I felt completely at home as I walked along the cliff top and then descended into the cove. The pohutukawa trees offered the perfect amount of shade along with a vibrant pop of color. To make things even sweeter, hot water beach was a short expedition from this gem of a spot.

Even now, goosebumps cover my arms as I think of how exquisite the neon blue hue was that the exceptional glow worms emitted as they hung in the darkness and were given shelter by the caves in Waitomo.

I became even more smitten as I meandered on. As I arrived in Hobbiton, I felt like an elf in the middle of an escapade. The detail and craftsmanship that goes into the hobbit homes as well as scenery is impeccable. It felt as though Gandalf, Bilbo and Frodo were going to pop in at any time. If you plan to stop by The Green Dragon Inn, I highly recommend the ginger beer.

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“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.” – Jack Kerouac up when I think of trust falling as I zip lined upside down, hands free and backwards in one of New Zealand’s breathtakingly beautiful native forests. A smile crosses my face as I recall the north island robin who happily sat on my palm as he ate a mealworm from it.

With such a variety of flora and fauna along the way, I was truly in paradise. The toasty waters of Kerosene Creek instantly drew me in. I followed the trail and lost myself in a spectacular way in the wilderness.

It was impossible to resist gallivanting around New Zealand’s most colorful active thermal wonderland. I learned firsthand why Wai-O-Tapu has been named “one of the 20 most surreal places in the world.” The lime green waters of the Devil’s Bath, world

famous Champagne pool, bubbling mud, Lady Knox Geyser, enormous volcanic craters and other unique features offer quite the experience in the native bush setting.

I found the differences between the north and south islands of New Zealand to be magnificent. The stars sparkled above me as I danced in the moon shadows while enjoying the heavenly aroma of fresh lavender growing in the backyard of my holiday home. The milky way speckled the sky above as I was left in awe by the splendor of the international dark sky reserve. Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd sat perfectly placed next to my humble abode to offer a picturesque view at any moment.

Perhaps my soul will eternally be lingering at one of the few naturally pink salt lakes in the entire world, Hutt Lagoon.

I sense it’s also still wandering the outback where I rode the loveliest horse while wild kangaroos hopped around and cockatoos sang their hearts out from the leaf covered tree branches.

Words can’t even begin to express the feeling of being

surrounded by roughly fifty peaceful wild kangaroos as koalas lounged in the nearby tree tops and the sun began to set beyond the horizon. My heart instantly melted as a joey popped his adorable head out of his mom’s pouch while I played at Yanchep National Park. To be so close to all of them in their natural habitat felt like I was given a highly coveted invitation.

While I wish I could continue gushing about every place I visited during my extensive time spent there and all the memories made that I’ll forever hold within my mind’s eye, I fear the pages would continue on far too long. I suppose some of the most wonderful moments made are the ones still held in our hearts that we share with those we interact with regularly.

It may seem cliché to say it but this venture changed me in mind blowing ways that I never could have foreseen or ever imagined.

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s women taking on the world, life offers incredibly empowering moments as well as moments that seem to shake us to our very core. We rejoice for the triumphs that propel us closer to our dreams and goals. While at times, we’re also discouraged due to our own selfdoubts, anxieties and road blocks.

exactly the same. We have the same fears, the same hopes and the same dreams. We all just want to be loved and feel safe,” Kathy Kinney states.

“We are all more alike than different.

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At times, life led them in directions that they could never have envisioned or even imagined.

“I never intended to be an actress.

Life just sort of appeared in front of me and I kept saying yes. Getting cast on ‘The Drew Carey Show’ was unexpected and came out of the blue,” explained Kathy.

While she had always been really shy, accepting that role allowed her to grow and flourish not only in her career but also in her personal life.

“My self-esteem was below sea level. But after I played Mimi, there was this brief transference of, I gave her some humanity I hope and she gave me some incredible strength. Now I’m really good at setting a boundary.

A very strong but gentle boundary. I got that from playing Mimi,” Kathy said.

The life experiences that both women share are proof that perseverance prevails and sometimes all you need is a good friend to remind you of the spectacular qualities that sometimes we tend to forget about ourselves. We can be our own very worst critic.

You can take the girl out of Wisconsin but you can’t take Wisconsin out of the girl.”

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“I had a very long and very successful career in book publishing until 2007 when the market crashed and I was laid off. I was the vice president of brand development at a big publishing house at that time.” Cindy continued, “I curled up on the sofa, ate potato chips for six months and felt like I had failed until I reached out to Kathy. She said to me, ‘snap out of it and put the potato chips down. You and I are going on a trip and we’re going to talk about this.’”

It was just what Cindy needed to help her out of the funk and continue moving up the success curve like she had been.

“She was able to help me understand that I didn’t get stupid overnight, I just got laid off. That all the skills and talents that had gotten me to that vice president level at my company were all still there,” confirmed Cindy.

That trip was also the impetus for their collaboration on the book “The Queen of Your Own Life: The Grown-Up Woman’s Guide to Claiming Happiness and Getting the Life You Deserve” which has allowed them to positively impact the lives of people all over the world.

“That experience of Kathy pulling me out of depression and helping me understand that I was still fabulous, I was still smart, I was still okay and that I was flexible enough to try something new,” Cindy elaborated.

“We created some rituals and exercises to do this and it changed my life. Then we wrote the book so that

it could change others. There was a moment where I did not think that I would amount to anything again and that was false.”

Both ladies shared their insight, life experiences and more as keynote speakers at the All Women Expo in Stevens Point. They returned to their original stomping ground to show women in central Wisconsin how to unlock their full potential.

The day began with Cindy offering advice on how to create a powerhouse personal brand that can help your business without having to break the bank. She offered simple tips that people could do that very same day to increase their visibility and refine the way they present themselves.

“Whether you’re an author, an artist, a banker or a small business owner, it all starts with your personal brand.

Everything that you do, is your brand.

That’s your promise to the world,” stated Cindy matter-of-factly.

As the day wound down, both women joined forces for the final discussion that focused on accepting yourself, empowering yourself and leaving fear in the dust.

“When I was a little girl, I thought that everybody was born knowing how to be happy. I didn’t realize that it was a skill that you needed to learn and then practice,” Kathy mentioned.

While doubts may bring us down, it’s crucial not to let them hold you there. If you believe something is possible, you are already on your way there. Stay focused, make a plan and don’t let anything hold you back. You are perfect just the way you are and have so much to offer the world.

Kathy assured, “You have a choice how you want to live your life and who you want to be. Sometimes you feel trapped but it’s not true.”

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Textures, Fabrics, Styles And You

BY CAROL KNAUF OWNER OF RAE BAXTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FASHIONS

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nowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom.

It has long been an axiom that the little things are infinitely the most important. Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance. The woman should wear the clothes; the clothes should not wear the woman. The four most common mistakes women make are: following fads, not finding their own look, choosing quantity over quality and no organization of their closets. Mass marketing is sized to fit the largest number of women and most women fall outside of the average size in some way so they need the occasional nip or tuck to make the garment fit properly.

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the style she wears. It changes the way she looks, the way she feels and the way she thinks. Color is the most personal point of all fashion. Every woman has her favorite color. This spring you will find the classic black and white, however, navy is the next most important basic color. Designers have shown an importance on pink, coral or peach. Lime greens are a fresh addition to a wardrobe as well as turquoise.

“Haute couture should be fun, foolish and almost unwearable” said Christian Lacrois, Paris designer. Most of the clothes you see on the runways or in magazines are not wearable for most women. Haute couture takes mixing of fabrics and textures to the extreme, almost making their fashions look clownish. Designing classy variations of textures

and fabrics gives an interesting dimension to clothes. Texture and fabric define the mood of clothing such as: silk for affluence, lace for femininity or velvet for romance. Designers use texture in their fabrics and mix prints (for example dots and stripes) to add interest.

What about styles? Know when to adopt a style and when to ditch one. Don’t commit the crime of “Paris chic”, namely, to wear a style just because it is “in”. There is a saying in France that describes this which is school girl from behind, museum piece from the front! You need to pick and choose items of clothing that work for your individual body. Most women are not aware of their beauty, just their defects.

You want to be chic but not conformist.

Chic this spring/summer means to be a size bigger than your usual body size with the clingy fabrics so it skims over your lines but does not sag either.

The number one accessory this sea-

son is a scarf. Next to diamonds, scarves should be a girl’s best friend. Scarves are the quickest way to add color, texture and interest to clothing. Scarves can be made into necklaces, ascots, bows, belts, ties and headbands. Scarves brighten up, tone down, perk up, pick up and are a perfect complement to almost anything you wear.

Come in to Rae Baxter’s Fashion to see all the newest in scarf designs and we will show you how to wear them.

I hope I have enlightened you somewhat on fabrics, textures and colors for this spring season. I could write a book about all the changes in the years I have been in the fashion industry. I love the fashion business and appreciate all the people I have come to know not only as customers but more importantly as friends. It is a pleasure to serve you and a real pleasure to write these articles for you.

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Hair Stylist And Fashionista Gets A Revamped Look

BY LOIS TESTRAKE It was just so neat to be pampered. As a hair stylist, we are the last to be taken care of.

I have been a cosmetologist for thirty-eight years.

Twenty-eight of them I have and still own my business which is Style Inn. I still really enjoy coming to work every day. I feel very fortunate for this as well as great clients and a wonderful city to work in.

I love to sing, traveling is very enjoyable and I walk almost every day. I work at Rae Baxterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and this gives me the opportunity to dress for success every day.

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I can honestly say I was very happy with how everything went. I love the versatility of the haircut and highlight. I never look the same and that is part of my signature look.

If there was something I had as a restriction. They ALL did it without a question. I trusted ALL the people that worked on me. That in my mind was very important.

Thank you to Angie Eloranta fur nominating me.

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Pretty As A Picture

By Melissa Jewett Lois was faded and washed out. She has some gray hair so we wanted to make sure they were covered.

I did a light brown copper mocha for an all over base color and to break it up, I just did simple highlights throughout.

For her cut, she wanted to keep her length which we did. Then I went through and layered it with deep texture. Loisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair is very fine so I wanted to achieve texture with some volume for height.

Then I finished with smoothing out her ends and a slight tease. I tucked one side behind her ear and left slight fringe around her face.

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Feeling Like A Supermodel

By Katelyn Jaeckels To begin Lois’ makeover, I applied a thin layer of primer to ensure that her makeup was going to last all day and to give an even surface for the foundation to sit on. I find that by giving the primer time to set up on the skin, everything glides on much smoother. After her skin was primed, I moved on to doing her eye makeup. I also like to do the eye makeup before the foundation because then if any darker or shimmery eyeshadow falls on the face, it is much easier to clean up before we put on the foundation.

I primed the eyes as well to make sure her eye makeup would not crease and to brighten the colors on her eyes. I first went in with a soft neutral transition color in the crease to help everything blend together once we got other colors on the eyes. Lois was look-

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ing for something more neutral with some dimension so I went in with a deeper brown color that a purple undertone to darken the outer corner as well as give the eye a more rounded shape. To brighten up the inner corner of the eye, I applied a light shimmery color and blended that lighter color into the darker outer corner.

By having such a contrast between the light and dark colors on the lid, it helps to give the eye a much brighter as well as an awake look. Lois and I thought that because she was looking for a more neutral look, using a brown eyeliner would suite her eyes the best. I smudged a medium toned brown liner at the base of the eyelid to give just a little dimension to the lash line. Lois’ eyebrows were already tinted and shaped very nicely so in order to highlight them, I outlined the

bottom of the brow with a light concealer to lift the brow as well as help to further blend the shadow in her crease. Before moving to foundation, I just slightly coated Lois’ eyelashes with a light coat of mascara.

Lois has a natural red tone to her skin so when choosing her foundation shade, I went with a foundation with more of a neutral undertone to cancel any uneven skin pigmentation. I apply foundation with a beauty blender because it gives the most flawless and natural finish. Once the foundation is applied, I dusted a little powder all over her face to set everything down. Since Lois does have red undertones in her skin, we wanted to choose a blush that was very natural and more muted. We finished the look with a sheer lip color to tie everything together.

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Tinted Brows For A Polished Look

By Jayme Kauth Lois came in full of energy and presented me with a smile!

Coming from the beauty industry herself, things like this were no mystery but she was new to brow tinting.

Being that her hair is a bit darker than her eyebrows, we mixed a medium brown and auburn color. We trimmed and cleaned up areas with wax that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want, to help enhance her natural shape.

She now has well shaped eyebrows and color that will last or 4 to 6 weeks!

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By Caitlin Schulz Lois came in asking for a color that looks like fruit punch.

Gelish offers a wide selection of polishes that fit this description and Lois settled on a vibrant shade to celebrate summer.

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The nails are soaked, shaped and prepared with minimal use of oils and lotions in order to create a strong bond between the polish and nail. Each coat is cured for 30 seconds under an LED light and best yet, they are dry when you leave!

Before beginning, a PH bond was used on the nails and solar oil was used on the cuticles. Paige applied a base coat, two color coats and a top coat to achieve this beautiful result!

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By Diane Gilbertson Several studies funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health indicate that reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety while enhancing relaxation and sleep.

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At Back To Bliss We Like To Say “Therapy Never Felt So Good”

By Josiah Groth When clients come in for services, we have a plethora of very well trained massage therapists that can sift through all the available options and find the type as well as style of service that fits your needs. Lois arrived and told us about how her body was feeling and how a service would fit into her day. She is a hair stylist and stands all day for work and she had a busy day ahead of her. We decided that the best fit for her would be to focus on her hands and feet with no oil. By listening to her needs and preferences, we tailored her service to create a wonderful experience that was both highly therapeutic, relaxing and nurturing.

Foot and calf massages can be done for anyone. If you are looking for relaxation, the feet, hands and face have an amazing amount of nerves in them. When massaged, they send a strong amount of data to the brain due to the large amount of nerve endings. This large signal captivates the mind and gives it something very soothing to focus on. This is one of the ways that foot and hand massage is so deeply relaxing.

Therapeutically, there are muscles everywhere in the feet and legs. For people who stand all day for their jobs, walk a lot or sit a lot (we are talking about everyone here basically), the muscles of the lower body don’t get a balanced amount of rest, stretch and muscle development.

When massaging this part of the body we soothe the muscles so that they can relax. This means they can receive proper blood flow and drainage of toxins.

In fact, massage is particularly helpful for the veins of people who stand a lot.

The release of the constant fluid pressure helps to slow and prevent the development of spider and varicose veins.

We further tailored her massage so that the work we did on her legs and arms was without oil. Lois had a busy day, was fully made up, and needed to be out and about. Oil massage adds a lot of deliciousness and helps to sooth and connect you but it isn’t always the best choice.

Her massage relaxed all the muscles of her legs and arms and we paid particular attention to her hand muscles. The repetitive use of scissors does a number on a hairdresser’s thumb muscles and joints.

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A Lovely Stay With A Divine Breakfast STORY BY JOY MARQUARDT PHOTOS COURTESY OF EVEREST INN AND STEWART INN

Whether it’s for an overnight stay or an extended vacation, more than 200 Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin beckon both travelers and locals alike.

EVEREST INN BED AND BREAKFAST

Showcasing the heritage and charm of the Wausau area, the Everest Inn Bed and Breakfast (601 McIndoe Street) is celebrating more than 20 years of serving guests in the Andrew Warren Historic District near downtown.

Current owners Lenita and Chris Valdez of El Paso, Texas purchased the home last year from David and Lori Torrko of Wausau who ran the inn for more than 18 years.

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home and meeting people from all over the world.”

The Valdez’s who have relatives in the area discovered the inn while attending Chalkfest in downtown Wausau last summer.

“The front porch caught my eye,” Lenita Valdez said. “I really loved it. My husband and I were walking by during Chalkfest and we thought it was a beautiful home and it was for sale.”

Built in 1908 by Marathon County supervisor John Farrell, the home has had a host of prominent owners over the last century.

The inn is named for its second owner businessman David Clark Everest, who lived in the home in the 1920’s while his mansion was being completed. Other owners were insurance agent Ray Chartier and Employer’s Mutual executive Harold Bower who purchased the home in 1939.

The home was purchased by Jack and Waldraud Karkar in 1969 and converted into the first home of the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet.

Christopher Kasper restored the structure in 1995 and transformed the home into the Everest Inn Bed and Breakfast.

“We have a pair of Madame Karkar’s ballet slippers hanging on the wall in one of the guest rooms with her autograph,” Valdez said.

The three-story inn with its Queen Anne and arts and crafts style architecture has more than 4,000 square feet of living space and eight guest rooms. The rooms are furnished with antiques from the era of the inns early history although none of the pieces are original to the

dish is an egg bake she likes to call her Everest Inn Eggs. Other breakfast favorites are home style potatoes and steaks and eggs.

“My husband has been doing a lot of the baking,” she said. “We do everything from brownies and cookies to cakes and breads.”

The inn is open year around and is busiest in the winter and summer months. It is available for short and long term guests and for special occasions such as bridal showers, reunions or receptions.

For more information about the Everest Inn phone (715) 848-5651, or visit everestinn.com. home.

“The inn has a big front porch where I can have ice cream socials and some other events that I’ll be planning,” Valdez said.

Valdez does a majority of the cooking at the inn offering a full breakfast each day and an open kitchen for snacks. Her signature

STEWART INN BED AND BREAKFAST

Located between the Andrew Warren Historic District and the River District, the tranquil elegance of the Stewart Inn (521 Grant Street, Wausau) brings together the past and the present.

Designed in 1906 by architect George

Maher, an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, the arts and crafts home is an example of the prairie style of architecture made famous by Wright in the early to mid 1900’s.

“It has an open concept living room and dining room with lots of wood and lots of clean lines,” said owner Randy Bangs who owns the inn with wife Sara. “It has a comfortable warmth and elegance to it.”

The Bangs purchased the property in December from Paul and Jane Welter of Wausau who converted the home into a bed and breakfast in 2001.

The structural integrity of the architecture and its historic significance has been retained throughout the years. In 1974, the property was the first home in Wausau to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“We didn’t mess with the first floor at all,” Paul Welter said. “We painted and had to do some major work with the plumbing and put on a new roof.”

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vate baths, six fireplaces, steam showers, internet access and central air.

Although the furnishings are not original to the home, the Welters hired Amish craftsmen to create typical arts and crafts style furnishings for the inn.

Significant architectural features include the incorporation of George Maher’s Motif Rhythm, a design element using geometrical shapes and repetitive patterns in glass and accents pieces. Tulip patterns are used in the chandeliers, sconces and stained glass doors and windows which are original to the home.

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wood work, original chandeliers and sconces and incredibly beautiful stained glass windows.”

Bangs and wife Sara operated two other bed and breakfasts in Wisconsin and owned the historic Allyn Mansion in Lake Geneva before coming to Wausau.

“We saw this property online and we fell in love with Wausau, it was the lifestyle we were looking for,” he said. “It was Wausau that sold us on moving here.”

Catering to both leisure and business travelers, a majority of the inns customers are from the Twin Cities, Chicago, Madison, Iowa and the Upper Peninsula.

“We’ve been surprised in general and have been very fortunate in drawing a large segment

of people from the business market,” Bangs said.

The Stewart Inn has had guests from all over the world including several countries represented in the Junior International Kayak Competition and numerous Packers and Viking fans passing through to Lambeau Field.

Because of the large open floor plan and the elegance of the architecture Bangs is marketing the inn as a special events venue for retreats, Christmas parties, wedding rehearsals, receptions and business events.

“We get a lot of different people for a lot of different reasons,” he said. “We have a property that sells itself.”

For more information about the Stewart Inn phone (262)599-6258 or visit stewartinn.com.

feature you Owner Briana Ziebell, right, works with Kimberly Duberstein on her art during a painting class Wednesday at U Paint & Party in Wausau.

U Paint & Party Adds ‘Glitter Bar’ For Painters STORY BY LAURA SCHULTE PHOTOS BY T’XER ZHON KHA

In a brightly colored studio, Grace Morris prepares her paint brushes.

She fills a cup of water for rinsing and puts globs of brightly colored paint on

a paper plate. She walks the other women sitting in the studio through the same process and begins to offer them advice on staying comfortable while they create their art.

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Jennifer Calhoun, left, of Tomahawk, dips her paintbrush into a cup of water while Sara Clark, of Merrill, works on her painting Wednesday night at U Paint & Party in Wausau.

type they are.

“Don’t worry, you’ll know what you are by the halfway point in the painting.” The type of person they are, she explained, would be revealed based on how close to the example the artist tried to keep her painting.

Morris is one of the instructors at U Paint & Party, a studio where members of the community can sign up for a class, enjoy a glass of wine and create easy but beautiful art. The studio has added a new bar, covered in glitter, and now serves up beer, wine and specialty cocktails to painters as they create their works. The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for the new bar on Tuesday.

“This has all come together with a lot of love, a lot of glitter and a lot of paint,” Ziebell-Glasel said.

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U Paint & Party opened in 2014 in Wausau as the business venture of Briana Ziebell-Glasel. She started the company in Milwaukee the year before, but when an opportunity opened up in Wausau, she decided that a smaller market would be more her speed. She also had family in the Wausau area.

“It took a little bit of work,” said Ziebell-Glasel, of finding the perfect location for her business. When she started out, she was teaching classes in homes while she scoured the area for a studio space.

But when she came across a for sale sign in the window of the oddly shaped building at 2108 N. Seventh St., Ziebell-Glasel decided to take a look.

Soon after, U Paint & Party opened its doors, with enough space for small classes and a bar.

Over the last three years, ZiebellGlasel has grown her business, her staff and her space.

“It started out as a hot mess,” she said of the building. But she likened it to the process of creating a good painting. “When you’re painting, you love the beginning, hate the middle and love the end again.”

But of course, painting is the main focus. Ziebell-Glasel, Morris and the other teachers offer a regular class schedule, along with private parties.

Classes are offered for any age range, though those under 21 can’t partake in the glitter bar. One of Ziebell-Glasel’s favorite classes though, is offered during the summer for babies.

“In the summer, once a month, we clear out everything from the studio, put a tarp down and cover it in finger paint,” she said. “Then we let the

babies crawl around. We give them a canvas and have their foot prints stamped on.”

Ziebell-Glasel said that more than anything, her studio is about making memories, no matter how old a student is. That’s why at the end of every class, painters that are new to the studio get the chance to use up their leftover paint and add their hand print to one of the walls.

“It started off on one panel of the wall, but they’ve spread everywhere,” she said with a laugh. “I can’t paint over any of them.”

But each of those prints represents a memory, even if the art created didn’t turn out quite as expected. ZiebellGlasel is just happy to offer a new opportunity to each and every one of her students.

“There’s not a lot of encouragement for adults to do art and that’s a shame,” Morris said. “Everyone deserves a

Sara Clark, of Merrill, works on her oil painting during Wednesday night’s painting class at U Paint & Party in Wausau.

chance to be artistic.”

For more information or to schedule a class at U Paint & Party, located at 2108 Seventh St., visit www.upaint-

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What Is Women’s Health Physical Therapy?

BY EARLYNDA HEUSZEL Many people are familiar with physical therapy and what this entails but few people know what women’s health physical therapy is. The section on women’s health of the American Physical Therapy Association states that women’s health physical therapists are “physical therapists who have specialized training which will benefit women with a variety of medical conditions. These therapists use every facet of their physical therapy training to evaluate and treat female clients, promoting and enhancing health through 56 | YOU | SUMMER 2017

the life span. All treatments are individually designed after thorough evaluation. “(See more at: womenshealthapta. org/patients/#sthash.bdE2anm5.dpuf).

Okay, so you are probably stating to yourself it states “a variety of medical conditions,” that does not tell me much.

And it does not because a women’s health physical therapist can treat a wide range of conditions from back pain, ankle sprains to urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pain during sexual intercourse. In my experience, women

x you can develop intermittent to constant chronic lower back pain after having children that is due to multiple reasons including weakness in their pelvic floor muscles. Unfortunately, many clinicians do not address the pelvic floor because it is out of their comfort level to treat, but as a Women’s Health physical therapist I can address weakness in the pelvic floor that can be contributing to lower back pain.

A list of common areas that I treat for women’s health include the following: urinary and fecal incontinence (leaking of any amount of urine or stool at any time, even if it only a drop once in a while), pelvic organ prolapse (a heavy or falling out sensation in the vaginal area that is commonly referred to as a cystocele or rectocele), pain during sexual intercourse, helping women during and after breast cancer treatment, bowel dysfunction such as irritable bowel syndrome or constipation, pelvic pain (any pain in the abdomen area), coccyx pain (pain at the tip of the tailbone), low back pain (including sacroiliac dysfunction), orthopedics, help with pain and body mechanics training during pregnancy and post-partum, scar management after OB/GYN surgery or caesarian section, vulvodynia, vaginismus and fibromyalgia.

Now that you know what I can treat, you might be wondering what does an evaluation appointment entail? The answer is somewhat vague because it depends on what you are being seen for but in general it includes us talking for a while so that I can learn what you are experiencing to know how to help. It will also include checking your flexibility, strength, walking pattern, posture and poking around to see what is going on. If you are being seen for any type of pelvic floor dysfunction, this will include a digital internal vaginal pelvic floor examination at some point. The pelvic floor examination does not always occur at the first appointment depending on what the circumstances are. By the end of the appointment, I will explain to you what I have found and some of the options that are available for treatment. Most people are sent home the first day with some information on their problem and how to start to improve it.

If you are unsure if you have a problem that can be treated by myself or another women’s health physical therapist, please feel free to contact our office at (715) 423-4442 and ask.

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ducive to entertaining guests and visiting grandchildren. The makeover needed to have flow and consistency throughout the space while maintaining a light and airy feel.

“It was a big challenge to figure out how to make the space work,” Hoppe said. “We went through multiple options in layouts to

maximize the space.”

The home built in the late 70’s had a sunken living room, a formal dining room, a vaulted wood paneled ceiling and partial wall dividers and wooden railings separating the hall and living room.

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site walls and an enlarged island replaced the dining set. The five by eight-foot island which extends out to the edge of the living room features counter stools in the kitchen and taller bar stools in the living room to accommodate the height difference with the sunken floor.

“The island seats ten people and there’s about five feet of space between the counter and the island,” Hoppe said. “It really increased the size of the kitchen.”

Transom windows strategically placed above the cabinets and stove bring natural light into the kitchen area. Canned lights throughout the kitchen and pendant lights over the island provide additional lighting options.

The home situated on Lake Wausau was an ideal setting for bringing the outdoors in by utilizing warm shades and neutral color pallets, Hoppe said.

The walnut stained island as well as the counters in the kitchen are topped with a blue, gray and crème colored granite. Other cabinetry which extends to the ceiling is stained in a slightly lighter shade. Neutral subway tile above the counters and a one by two-inch brick mosaic tile backsplash over the stove in gray and beige accents the kitchen.

“The fun accent tile adds a little glitz and glamour and dresses up the kitchen,” Hoppe said. “Otherwise it’s pretty neutral.”

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Light gray 12 by 24-inch stone tile flooring was added to the kitchen area with engineered walnut hardwood replacing the carpet throughout the sunken living room.

A light-colored area rug covers the floor in front of the fireplace.

“Being on the water they wanted something that was easy to clean and wipe down,” Hoppe said.

In the living room a wood paneled vaulted ceiling and upper portion of an adjoining wall were painted white to enhance the brightness of the room. Transom windows were installed above the existing patio doors to allow more natural light in the room.

To provide continuity a half wall was removed between the hall and living room and the hallway wall was painted an accent blue. The homeowner chose to keep several brown leather couches and wooden end tables and replaced living room chairs with a beige recliner. A portion of the railing dividing the living room and hallway was removed and the remaining railing leading to the basement stairs was replaced with black wrought iron spindles.

tain budget and we didn’t want to change something that wouldn’t match the rest of the house. We replaced the base molding to match the walnut coloring stopping before the main hallway.

The main area is updated and down the road the homeowner can continue to replace other things.”

HELPFUL DECORATING HINT: Hoppe recommends working with a designer to provide an overview of a completed project with the use of computer software before construction.

“We can draw it out in 2D and show what it will look like in 3D before ever raising a hammer,” she said. “It’s a great tool to have especially if you want to make changes. You will know exactly what it will look like before hand and you won’t be delaying construction if you decide to change things.”

Other aspects of the makeover included removing a closet, creating a walk-in pantry, updating a laundry room, refinishing floors and replacing doors.

The design process should be a fun and enjoyable experience for the homeowner and the 3D program can make it less stressful and in the long run save time and money, Hoppe said.

“The biggest challenge was where to start and stop with the redo,” Hoppe said. ”The homeowners were remodeling with a cer-

“We’ve had the program since 2013 and it’s always being updated,” she said. “It’s a fun tool

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design preferences.

Hoppe also suggests doing as much research online as possible to find a starting point for your

“The internet is a good tool to use to do research ahead of time,” she said. “It’s a good source for information and photos.”

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Always Take Time To Stop And Smell The Flowers STORY BY STARLA GOLIE PHOTOS BY SUSAN MURPHY JONES

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cool breeze blows through your hair as you shield your eyes from the sun. You let out a sigh as you fully accept the marvelous fact that summertime is practically here. Keep your eyes peeled for brilliant blossoms and breathe in the heavenly floral scents. Summer welcomes new growth as well as new opportunity.

This is applied to new plant life as well as for yourself. At times, we are far too hard on ourselves and should give ourselves a bit more credit than we do.

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“Do your best and don’t look back.

Don’t condemn yourself if you make a mistake. Always be thankful,” encourages Susan Murphy Jones, the owner and principal designer of Landscape Solutions in Weston.

Ever since a young age, she was always active and artistic. She realized early on that she needed to find a career that would let her creative nature flourish. When she was in her early twenties, she won a beauty contest

that proved to herself that she could achieve anything she set her mind to.

“This opportunity didn’t define me physically, but personally. It showed me that success follows effort and it’s best to get over your fears,” she explained.

That experience also propelled her further into involvement in community events and functions.

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CYPRIPEDIUM REGINAE DESCRIPTION Zone 4

The showiest of all North American cypripediums. The fantastic long lived flowers have white sepals and petals, a large pink lip pouch and white staminoid, yellow blotch and red spotting.

These stand approximately 90 centimeters. They are real show stoppers.

BIRGIT PASTEL DESCRIPTION

PHILIPP DESCRIPTION

A top-class hybrid, robust and erect growing.

Cypripedium birgit pastel (cordigerum x macranthos album) stands out by its clear and uniform coloration of the flower, a pure white lip surrounded by creamy-yellow petals. In contrast to ventricosum pastel this cross has absolutely no red parts in the flower. Birgit Pastel is thus a full-value substitute for the delicate and rare wild species cypripedium cordigerum. A jewel for the foreground of your lady’s slipper bed!

Cypripedium philipp has a big flower and grows quite high to 50 centimeters (20 inches), combining the huge flower of c.kentuckiense with the coloring of c.macranthos. Large soft pinky-purple flowers with large white lip suffused with pink. It’s an easy grower. It is an impressive sight in any garden. This cross flowers later than the others, around the end of May, impressively long (up to four weeks). This allows the extension of the flowering season of the lady’s slippers in the garden and when ulla silkens is planted, the season can go from May to June.

Height: 30-40 cm Blooming time: May

GISELA DESCRIPTION Cypripedium gisela is, like Anna, a particularly robust hybrid, ideal for the beginner, and famous for its vigor. Even if you haven´t had any previous experience of lady´s slippers in your garden, gisela will delight you. Within a few years it forms big clumps, 35-45 cm (13-18 in) high. Regular fertilizing is required for vigorous growth, just fertilize it as you would other perennials. The striking flowers open at the beginning of May and enrich your garden with exclusive beauty.

No need for winter protection even when exposed to -30°C / -22°F and only a thin snow cover, gisela will not be harmed.

Height: 35-45 cm Blooming time: May

Height: 40-50 cm Blooming time: May - June

SABINE PASTEL DESCRIPTION Cypripedium sabine pastel like philipp, is a cross with large petals, more than double the size of gisela. The lip alone reaches almost the size of a chicken egg! An amazing flower. The plant itself grows only to a maximum of 50 centimeters (19 inches). In addition, with sabine pastel you possess a plant with a stable stem, leaves as big as a hand and long lasting flowers (three weeks!) This provides the conditions for extended enjoyment in your garden and is reason enough to count it among the terrific eye-catchers of the Frosch® hybrid range.

Give your sabine pastel enough space for development and plant it on a central spot in the orchid bed. You won’t regret it!

Height: 40-50 cm Blooming time: May

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working with the Robert W. Monk Botanical Garden’s meditative garden. This botanical garden will highlight many different aspects of gardening and communing with nature. She is thrilled to work with the board to come up with brilliant design concepts that incorporate a calming and meditative feel. The next phase for this relaxing oasis will be the building of a tea house which will be the focal point.

With having such a vibrant green thumb, she continued to expand the positive impact that she has been making. She also designed and developed a healing garden for the Hospice House in Wausau.

“I created a garden of walkways flanked with perennials, trees and shrubs. This garden is punctuated with some benches, and accented with a gazebo and small waterfalls feature. It was fulfilling for me to know I might possibly help people in their end times,” Susan elaborates.

Expanding her knowledge and continuing to grow personally is something Susan adores. She loved being a part of planning and restoring the Yawkey House museum grounds in downtown Wausau.

“I had a wonderful time researching the history of the grounds and coming up with a design concept that incorporated historical plantings and hardscape details. Working with the board, and other craftsmen involved with the historic home’s restoration, was one of the most rewarding projects I have had the honor to do.”

Another extremely satisfying part of her job is turning customer’s dreams into reality. Landscape Solutions has continued to thrive while winning several state and regional awards.

A few of the most coveted items offered are large patios with fire pits, outdoor kitchens, custom designed water features, ornamental trees including weeping evergreens, multiple types of hydrangea and the breathtaking hardy woodland orchids.

“Most gardeners are not aware of hardy orchids because they are endangered and illegal to pick. The orchids I have to offer have been propagated in test tubes and then divided in the field. This process is 64 | YOU | SUMMER 2017

timely and expensive but it has made the possibility of growing these endangered beauties right in your own back yard. What I find intriguing is that they don’t take that much care!

I have been growing them for years and would like to introduce these gems to other gardeners! I grow several varieties that have survived our harsh winter climate. There is nothing more rare and beautiful,” Susan raves.

The scent of these lovely flowers will elevate you to cloud nine. With such a splendid selection to decide from and so many exciting possibilities, it’s easy to see why everyone has been flocking here.

“Your life will work out if you keep pushing ahead. Having a general concept of your skill set is where you begin. With education, and a desire to work and learn, your life will fall into place as opportunities are given to you,” confirms Susan.

Over time, those moments add up to a whole lot of experience that brings you closer to your dreams and goals. In between the stressful times, just take deep breaths and continue moving forward.

She continues, “I find inspiration on my walks in the woods where I feel the most at peace. Music has played a very important role in my life as well.

And of course, praying inspires me.”

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lthough most people welcome the warmer weather that is quickly approaching central Wisconsin, many need a reminder of the potential danger it poses to some of the state’s smallest residents. With rising temperatures comes the increased risk of children dying from being left in cars. It is estimated that a child dies every nine days in the United States due to heatstroke in a car (37 children total annually) and 87% of these deaths are of children under the age of three years.

Knowing the facts about vehicular heat stroke is the first step.

CIRCUMSTANCES 55% - Child Was Unknowingly Left 28% - Got In On Their Own 13% - Knowingly Left 4% - Unknown Heatstroke is preventable and there are several factors that contribute to children being forgotten: changes in normal routine, lack of sleep, stress, fatigue, distractions and hormone changes.

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Children are at great risk for heatstroke: A child’s body heats up three to five times faster than an adult’s. At a body temperature of 104 degrees, the internal organs start to shut down. At 107 degrees, the child can die.

Heatstroke can happen fast: In just 10 minutes a car can heat up 19 degrees. On an 80 degree day, the inside of a closed car can quickly exceed 100 degrees. Cracking a window does not help keep the inside of a car cool.

Heatstroke can happen to anyone. Various professionals have endured this tragedy including: teachers, pediatricians, dentists, postal clerks, social workers, police officers, nurses, clergyman, electricians, accountants, soldiers, assistant principals and even a rocket scientist.

Prevent this from happening to you, your families or others in your community by taking action.

A: AVOID heatstroke related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in a car, not even for a minute. Always lock your doors and trunks, even in your driveway. Also, keep your keys and key fobs out of the reach of kids.

C: CREATE REMINDERS. Place something you’ll need at your next stop, like a briefcase or cell phone, next to the child safety seat. It may seem simple, but can be a helpful reminder on a chaotic day.

T: TAKE ACTION. If you see a child alone in a car, take action. Call 911.

Emergency personnel are trained to respond to these situations.

Further resources on heat stroke in cars can be found at the Safe Kids Worldwide’s webpage, http://www.safekids.org/preventing-heatstroke. For more information contact Safe Kids Wood County at 715-421-8911.

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LEFT Balanced Rock is one of the many natural wonders at Devil’s Lake State Park. (Photo Courtesy Of Steve Schmelzer). TOP RIGHT There are many interesting rock formations to see throughout Devil’s Lake State Park, such as the Devil’s Doorway formation. (Photo Courtesy Of Tim Langton). BOTTOM RIGHT Located on the Baraboo Range, Devil’s Lake State Park encompasses lush forests and beautiful bluffs. (Photo Courtesy Of Steve Schmelzer)

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stablished in 1911, Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo is known for its unique rock formations and hiking trails.

Located on the Baraboo Range, the 10,000-acre park encompasses lush forests and beautiful bluffs formed more than a billion years ago making them the oldest rock outcrops in North America. The park receives more than two and a half million visitors each year who come to the park for the spectacular scenery, hiking trails, park sponsored events and other recreational activities year around.

“It was Wisconsin’s third state park and it’s the largest and the busiest,” said park

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superintendent Steve Schmelzer. “The most popular activity I would say is hiking.”

With 24 miles of hiking trails along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail the park has a wide range of walking trails for all ages and abilities.

“Some of the trails are quite steep and challenging, but you can get a great view of the surrounding area,” Schmelzer said.

The Baraboo Range consisting of a north and south range of hills surrounds a canoe shaped depression called the Baraboo Valley. Devil’s Lake State Park is three miles to the south of the city of Baraboo in the center of the valley.

Two of the most famous rock formations in the park, Devil’s Doorway and Balance Rock, are formed of quartzite, which consists of tightly packed grains of sand.

Devil’s Lake is 360 acres and is surrounded by 500-foot bluffs. The lake is spring fed and varies in depth from 30 to 40 feet. The lake is stocked with 15,000 brown trout and also has panfish, northern pike, bass and walleye.

Other recreational activities on the lake include kayaking, canoeing, pad-

DEVIL’S LAKE STATE PARK, S5975 Park Road, is located three miles south of Baraboo. The park is open year round 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The Visitor’s Center is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily in the summer, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in winter and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily plus added Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings during the spring and fall. For more information, phone 608-356-8301 or visit www.devilslakewisconsin.com.

For more information on the friends of Devil’s Lake State Park, phone 608-844-9545 or visit www.devilslakefriends.org. dle boarding and ice fishing in the winter.

“The lake is unique because no combustion motors are allowed.” Schmelzer said. “The lake is known for canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boards; when you go out there it‘s pretty quiet.”

A campground in the park offers 425 campsites to accommodate individuals, families and large groups. A number of indoor and outdoor shelters are also available. A chateau on the north shore of Devil’s Lake hosts parties, weddings and Saturday evening big band dances during the summer months.

“The dances are pretty neat; we have a lot of people that come up just for that in the summer,” Schmelzer said. “The chateau is rented out for weddings too. It’s right on the lake.”

A nature center in the park coordinated by naturalist Susan Johansen features live animals, amphibian displays, mounts and information about the history of Devil’s Lake and the geology of the area.

“The nature center is very popular with school groups in spring and fall,” Schmelzer said. “It gives students an opportunity to get outdoors.”

The nature center presents programs for campers and other visitors daily in summer and every Saturday throughout the winter. Programs themes include snakes, animal skulls, worms, rocks, spiders, Indian mounds, beetles, bird watching, bats, plants and geology among other topics.

“We work with visitors and campers throughout the summer and in spring and fall we work with school groups on a variety of different topics,” said Johansen, a 22-year naturalist at the park. “The school groups deal a lot more with the rock formations, geology and the history of the park.”

Geology hikes, bat watching, scavenger hunts and other activities have become popular events hosted by the nature center.

“It’s a lovely park with beautiful scenery,” Johansen said.

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Wildwood Zoo’s Kodiak Bears Turn Two Years Old MUNSEY AND BODA CELEBRATE SECOND BIRTHDAY STORY BY BREANNA BUTLER PHOTO BY DARYN BAHN PHOTOGRAPHY This article first appeared on ExploreMarshfield.com

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wo of Marshfield’s favorite furry residents just turned 2 years-old.

Rescued when they were just weeks-old cubs, Kodiak bears Munsey and Boda had a sad start to life. After their mother was illegally shot on Kodiak Island, Alaska, the cubs were rescued by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 68 | YOU | SUMMER 2017

and named for their rescuers Mike Munsey and Nate Svoboda. Today, they reside at the JP Adler Kodiak Bear Exhibit at Wildwood Zoo.

Boda weighed 230. Today Munsey weighs about 515 lbs and Boda weighs about 555. Both bears stand about 7 feet tall on their hind legs.”

“Both bears are thriving at Wildwood Zoo,” said Zookeeper Steve Burns. “On their first birthday Munsey, weighed 210 lbs and

Munsey and Boda currently eat 24 cups of bear chow, 4.5 lbs of meat and a bucket of produce every day.

The bears will continue to grow

both in size and weight for another 3-4 years.

“At maturity we expect the bears to weight more than 1800 pounds and stand over 10 feet tall,” said Burns.

In the last year, Munsey and Boda have enjoyed a lot of attention from both the community and visitors to Marshfield. For the second winter in a row, the bears chose not to hibernate, instead continuing to entertain throughout the season.

“In the last year we have maintained a training program with the bears,” said Burns. “This serves as enrichment for them as well as a management tool for us as caretakers.”

Since autumn, both bears have

grown to a size where they can no longer scale the trees in their exhibit. Favorite activities for them right now are wrestling, playing with fire hose, foraging for food in the bear woods and napping. Along with physical and mental enrichment, the bears are also exercising their artistic abilities.

“One of their newest hobbies is painting,” said Burns. “Our assistant keeper, Cassy, made a pvc paint brush holder for the bears and works with them to create ‘Kodiak Originals’. Right now the painting is just a form of enrichment for the bears, but we hope to turn their works into a fundraising project in the future.”

Burns’ favorite part of working with the bears is getting to see how

happy they are.

“Our bear enclosure really is an amazing exhibit. It provides the bears plenty of space to exhibit many of the natural behaviors that bears in the wild would. This is essential to their overall physical and emotional wellbeing,” he said.

He also enjoys getting to know their individual personalities and seeing firsthand just how smart the animals are.

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Record Hot Years Will Soon Be The ‘New Normal’

BY DOYCE RICE Scorching hot years like 2015 and 2016 will soon be the new normal, a study says.

and 2016 was doing the same, according to NASA climate records that go back to 1880.

2015 — the Earth’s warmest year on record — could be just another average year in as soon as 10 years if carbon emissions continue to rise at their current rate.

The burning of fossil fuels such as gas, oil and coal emits carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, causing the Earth to warm to levels that cannot be explained by natural factors.

“If we continue with business-as-usual emissions, extreme seasons will inevitably become the norm within decades,” said study lead author Sophie Lewis of the Australian National University.

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“Based on a specific starting point, we determined a new normal occurred when at least half of the years following a record year were cooler and half warmer. Only then can a new normal state be declared,” Lewis said.

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LOCAL KIDS GET READY FOR SUMMER THANKS TO SOUTH WOOD COUNTY YMCA SWIM PROGRAMS Programs Offer A Mix Of Fun, Physical Activity And Safety To Create A Lifelong Love Of Swimming

BY RAQUEL NOWAK As the season turns from spring to summer, the South Wood County (SWC) YMCA encourages children and parents in our community to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. In Y swim programs, participants can enjoy water sports, enhance or learn new techniques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also learning safety skills that can save lives.

“Swimming is not only a fun, 72 | YOU | SUMMER 2017

healthy activity, but an important life skill for all children,” said Raquel Nowak, community development director. “Learning basic water safety skills is a great introduction to the world of swimming that often continues with swim lessons and competitive swim programs and can even lead to a career.”

The YMCA encourages parents to take an active role in fostering a relationship between their children and swimming, beginning

with water safety. The following are safety tips to practice when in and around the water: - Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.

- Adults should constantly and actively watch their children.

- Inexperienced or nonswimmers should wear a coast guard approved life jacket.

- Parents or guardians of young children should be

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- Children and adults should not engage in breath holding activities.

In addition to learning lifesaving water safety skills, children can increase their physical activity by swimming. Swimming also motivates children to strive for

self-improvement, teaches goal orientation and cultivates a positive mental attitude and high selfesteem. It also teaches life lessons of sport and sportsmanship so children can learn how to work well with teammates and coaches as well as how to deal with winning and losing.

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There are a variety of programs to choose including youth and adult swim lessons, swim team, family swim time and adult aquatic classes. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate, financial assistance is available to those in need to help cover the costs.

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When you begin to exercise regularly, your body begins to experience changes. You become stronger, lose weight, your endurance increases and your clothes begin to fit better.

These external changes are not the only benefits of regular exercise, internally your body is experiencing changes as well.

Your body begins to use oxygen better and the heart uses oxygen more efficiently. More blood is getting to and from your muscles so your heart doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to work as hard as it used to. Your body can recover faster after a workout and you may start to notice an increase in energy levels.

Regular exercise can also improve your good cholesterol and decrease your bad cholesterol. These changes affect your chance of mortality from coronary artery disease. It also means that you decrease your chance of cardiovascular disease or a heart attack.

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Regular exercise also decreases your chance of stroke, colon cancer, and breast cancer. It reduces anxiety, depression, inflammation and improves cognitive function as well. Exercise is so important that doctors encourage people who have cancer continue to exercise even while going through treatment.

So, what type and how much exercise should we be aiming to accomplish? The Athletic College of Sports Medicine recommends that a healthy adult, 18-65 years of age, should work towards a minimum of 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week. This is the equivalent of a fastpaced walk. Another minimum option is 20 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity 3 days a week. This would be a jog, fast run or a slow-paced swim. In addition to aerobic activity, resistance training is recommended 2-3 days a week. Resistance training is important for everyone because it improves bone strength, and can reduce the likelihood of a bone fracture from osteoporosis later in life.

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JENNIFER LAUREL JEPSON 33, is a licensed medical esthetician at Aspirus Riverview Medi-Spa and the owner of Bare Boutique & Spa. My Work: I analyze and provide skincare needs in the form of chemical peels, mechanical peels, facials, waxing, acne care, assist with cosmetic injections, age maintenance, consultations, makeup, sales, spray tanning, eyelash treatments, eyelash extensions and more to come! I am a member and active participant of Aspiring Women which is the Aspirus partnership with Spirit of Women which is a nationwide network of hospitals and health care systems.

They inspire health and wellness on a local level primarily through educational and entertaining events for women.

Membership in Aspiring Women is free and includes invitations to events in your area and free e-newsletters. To join, visit aspirus.org/AspiringWomen.

What Led Me Here: Almost seven years ago, three family members had skin cancer removed. I was a very loyal tanning bed user, about 5 or 6 times a week! So, that scared me and I immediately stopped. I looked for something to replace the tanning bed and got certified in spray tanning with intention of at home use only. As it turns out, I am not very good at spray tanning myself so as a hobby I began spraying others in their homes and offering spray tan parties. This eventually turned into a business opportunity! When I became pregnant with my son, I was already working as a receptionist at Riverview. I saw my OBGYN to confirm that it was okay for me to continue spraying others and being sprayed. I wasn’t worried that she would say to stop use because the solution is aloe based, vegan, PETA approved and made with organic ingredients.

She was excited for me and went on to tell me about what an esthetician is and why she thought it would be a good fit for me. I always wanted to work in the medical field but couldn’t find my niche. I excitedly agreed and took the next available courses at an Aveda concept school, Vici Capelli Beauty School in Greenfield.

My Family: I am a mother of three wonderful children named Mallory (5), Andrew (2) and Abbigail (1). I have been married to Roy for eight years this summer.

My Key To Success: Support and encouragement.

Especially as a business woman, I am a huge fan of women supporting and encouraging others. Interest and encouragement from your spouse, friends and family is definitely a big help. I also believe being genuine and authentic helps keep you humble.

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I Would Tell My 20-Year-Old Self: Do what you have passion for and focus on the big picture. Take time out of each day to imagine or fantasize your future self being successful and reaching your goals.

Make a difference in the lives around you and be present. Eat healthy, moisturize, wear SPF every single day and don’t use a tanning bed.

My Hobbies: I love to do pottery on a wheel, it’s so much fun!

My Inspiration: I love to surround myself with women who are positive and who empower one another. These women inspire and support me daily.

My Guilty Pleasure: Although I love human contact and I wouldn’t trade my super busy life for anything; I love being alone! Car rides, being home alone or at work gives me time to process the thoughts I have while completing tasks I typically put on the back burner.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Jennifer at Aspirus Riverview Medi-Spa, call (715) 422-7709. For additional information or to schedule an appointment with Jennifer at Bare Boutique & Spa, contact her at (715) 321-0157 or barellcwi@gmail.com.

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JANET CONNOR SCHOENFELDT 51, is the owner of Trend Setters Hair Salon in Schofield.

My Work: I have owned Trend Setters Hair Salon for 11 years. In 2011, I purchased a building and relocated Trend Setters. I volunteer with my church at multiple activities throughout the year and participate in raising funds for clean water organizations through Aveda Corporation, which is the product line I carry at Trend Setters.

My Family: I come from a family of seven. Three brothers and one sister. I have one daughter who is 25 and works alongside me at the salon.

What Led Me Here: I am a Wausau native and graduate of DC Everest.

My Role Model: My role model is my mom! She is the kindest, most giving person I know.

My Key To Success: Persistence in the face of obstacles. I have had some trials in my life to overcome, but through it all I knew hard work, positive attitude and strong faith would get me through.

My Greatest Achievement: My daughter.

I Would Tell My 20-Year-Old-Self: Stay strong to your faith. It is understandable to question and to pursue your own answers, but having that base and being able to return to it ultimately is so important.

My Hobbies: Traveling and refurbishing old furniture I find at auctions or flea markets. I like to golf, kayak and spend time with family.

Life’s Most Defining Moment: So far, I would say the most defining moment is the challenge I have had to deal with by losing my hair to alopecia. I am in a business where enhancing beauty with hair is my daily activity. Ironically, the loss of my own hair has given me self confidence in accepting myself for who I am.

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feel rewarded. It’s as if I feel beautiful despite not having my own hair, to help others feel that way too. I am so honored to be a part of that. I accept where I am and that I cannot change it; that is very freeing and makes me grateful.

My Inspiration: My daughter, coworkers, church and my own thoughts.

My Guilty Pleasure: A good gin and tonic, Angelo’s or Sam’s pizza.

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checkout lanes. These lanes are designed to provide you with healthier options, such as water, granola bars and fruit when standing in the checkout line. Throughout the store, you will find shelf talkers that show you what to look for when purchasing a certain item.

The last piece of the slow and whoa program is a highlighted fruit and vegetable of the month. There are pedestal stands in the produce section that indicate what the fruit and the vegetable of the month are. Information on the fruit or vegetable and recipe cards is available at these stands.

The fruit and vegetable of the month coincide with the fruit and vegetable of the month at the WIC office, farmer’s markets, and harvest of the month school newsletters.

The go, slow and whoa program is designed to help consumers make informed choices when it comes to purchasing foods. The “go” indicates a food that can be enjoyed often.

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LESLIE SUE BROWN

42, is the co-founder and business manager of Ontogeny Advertising & Design, LLC in Mosinee.

My Work: I am the main point of contact for the business, handling sales, account management, project management, estimating, accounting and everyday business activities.

What Led Me Here: I’ve always believed in giving back, from deciding to go into the United States Marine Corps right out of high school to volunteering in my community. I feel we all have something to contribute to the betterment of our society. I grew up in the Edgar area and moved away at 16 to live with my mom in Tampa, Florida. I finished high school there and enlisted into the Marine Corps which is where I met my husband. He is a Minnesota native. Since most of my family lives in this area, we were compelled to move back here. The connectedness of the community and good public schools were also very important.

My Family: I have strong family values and I’m married with two children. I have a daughter who is 21 as well as is autistic and a son who is 15. I enjoy spending time with family, just hanging out at home, vacationing, going to movies or spending time out on the boat.

My Role Model: My mom. She’s a very compassionate woman that raised seven children. She instilled a strong work ethic and never give up attitude in all of us.

My Key To Success: To never give up. You may have setbacks, you may have to change course but if you keep moving forward, you will eventually reach your goals.

My Greatest Achievement: My greatest achievement would be starting my own business.

I Would Tell My 20-Year-Old-Self: To not sweat the small stuff.

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Life’s Most Defining Moment: Being with my dad as he took his last breath and the overwhelming peace that came over him and me. It was quite an experience. It made me really think about what’s important in my life.

My Inspiration: I find inspiration by listening to music.

My Guilty Pleasure: Wine

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Boy With Down Syndrome Opens Cupcake Shop STORY BY MITCHELL A. SKURZEWSKI PHOTO BY TYLER RICKENBACH John Puskas Truel punches in the total, hands customers change out of the pink cash register and thanks each visitor for coming. Friends from school, teachers and community members come in to Cupcakes on 8th to see John, to satisfy their sweet tooth and support a boy who has some lofty goals.

John and his mother hope to hire other special needs kids at Cupcakes on 8th, to help them as the shop has helped John in his interactions with people.

John is 12 years old and has Down syndrome. His mom, Patricia, has always had an affinity for baking, she ran a cupcake shop called Baked

by Patricia when the family lived in Long Island, New York. The family moved to Marshfield in 2015 and Patricia bought the store late last year. Cupcakes on 8th is located at 509 E. Eighth St. and, after renovations, opened up the business and made John part-owner. She thought this would be a great way for John to work on life skills.

“It’s what he wants to do,” she said.

When asked about his favorite part of having the cupcake shop, John said it was “seeing all my friends” who visit after school.

“This is what he’s going to do,” Patricia said. “He loves to cook and bake. And so do I, so this works out.”

Cupcakes on 8th opened March 11 after a renovation that included new floors, new decor with pink cabinets. Patricia wears a polka-dot dress and John typically wears a polka-dot bow-tie with ‘50s music playing. A step into the cupcake shop is like a step back in time.

Patricia Puskas Truel said she is debating putting in a jukebox player to complete the old-school feel.

Visitors will soon be able to make their own dessert creations at a cupcake bar, with everything from Fruity Pebbles to gummy bears to Reese’s Pieces topping the baked goodies.

Patricia does all the baking with the oven right behind the cupcake case that displays her 25-cent goodies. She makes the cupcakes from scratch from mini-cupcakes sold at 25 cents, along with regular cupcakes on the weekends. There isn’t a shortage of options with white raspberry, peanut butter chocolate and maple walnut among the options for 25cent cupcakes on Tuesday. She has had hot

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“We thought this would be a great idea for not only us but for the community,” Patricia said. “It is good for John for math and counting and interaction. This is exciting for us.”

Patricia said John enjoys working many days, but the short hours are for John because it makes a long day for him with school and then working at the shop.

“It’s a good way for him to feel important,” she said. “I felt like, what better way for him to feel important than to be part owner?”

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TRICIA LYNN FANCHER

31, is the program coordinator at The Hannah Center in Marshfield.

My Work: I oversee The Hannah Center’s individualized goal based program. I provide our residents with support, advocacy and guidance. I assist women in learning the life skills necessary for them to gain successful independent living after graduating our program by creating and facilitating our life skills classes.

Topics of these classes include positive parenting, child and infant development, resume creation, interviewing skills, cooking, household cleaning, budgeting, communication and much more. I also guide our residents to making positive changes in their lives by facilitating group and one on one life coaching sessions on topics such as healthy relationships, self-esteem, communication/ conflict resolution and holistic health. Serving our community is important to me, as well as to The Hannah Center. I am a member of the Wood County Healthy People Coalition, working to make Wood County a healthier place to live work and play. I am also a member of the North Wood County Housing and Homeless Coalition serving to bring community awareness and to end homelessness in our area.

What Led Me Here: At the age of 19, I found myself as a single mother to a beautiful little boy named Brenden Fancher. Through this gift of life, I saw firsthand the battles a single mother can face. Thankfully, my family stayed by my side to provide love and support. I have always known serving others was my calling and had been a certified nursing assistant for many years. I wanted to work towards creating better futures for those who have made mistakes, who were never taught the skills they need in life to be successful. I enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at MSTC and earned my degree. Since earning my degree, I have worked with pre-sentenced offenders in the criminal justice system as well as at risk youth in our community. Serving women and children in crisis is my passion. Being a single mother who struggled to provide for her family while trying to better our lives, allows me to relate to the women served at The Hannah Center. My goal is to be an inspiration to all women who are struggling, that she can do this and she can overcome and be successful for herself and her children!

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My Role Model: My mother will always be my role model. As a child and now a woman, she has shown me what being a mom and woman means, and I can only hope to be half the person she is one day. My mother demonstrates strength and motivation for life, despite the hurtles she has faced. Through the trials, the loss and the heartache she has endured as a mother, she displayed strength and the ability to always push forward. Her unconditional love for us three girls and her strength to prevail inspires me to strive for the best for myself as a woman and a mother.

My Key To Success: Communication and positive self-care. If we do not have positive communication skills, and do not maintain strong personal holistic health, how can we provide support, care and guidance to others? No matter what your occupation is, at some point you are giving support, guidance, or care to others throughout our day, professionally or personally. In order to be the best professional, mother, daughter or friend, you must take care of yourself first!

I Would Tell My 20-Year-Old-Self: Don’t wait! Don’t wait to go back to school, don’t wait to reach your goals, do it now.

My Inspiration: I find my inspiration every day in the women served at The Hannah Center. My inspiration comes from them, seeing their success, no matter how big or small gives me motivation every day that God has a plan for us all. Celebrating our resident’s success keeps me going, and inspires me to take the next step for them and for myself!

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SKILLETROASTED LEMON CHICKEN “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made this!” writes Ina Garten in “Cooking with Jeffrey.” “I have the butcher butterfly the chicken so all I do is grind the thyme, fennel seeds, salt and pepper, mix it with olive oil, and brush it on the chicken. When the lemon slices are roasted and caramelized, you can eat them with the chicken.” Makes 3 servings.

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup good olive oil 1 lemon, halved and sliced ¼ inch thick (see note) 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced ¼ inch thick 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 chicken (4 pounds), backbone removed and butterflied ½ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio Juice of 1 lemon

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Place thyme, fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a mini-food processor and process until ground. Pour olive oil into a small glass measuring cup and stir in the herb mixture.

Distribute the lemon slices in a 12-inch castiron skillet and distribute onion and garlic on top. Place chicken, skin side down, on top of onion and brush with about half the oil and herb mixture. Turn chicken skin side up, pat it dry with paper towels (very important!), and brush it all over with the rest of the oil and herb mixture.

Roast chicken in preheated oven 30 minutes.

Pour wine into pan (not on the chicken!) and roast another 10 to 15 minutes, until a meat

thermometer inserted into thickest part of the breast registers 155 to 160 degrees.

Remove chicken from oven, sprinkle it with the lemon juice, cover skillet tightly with aluminum foil, and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.

Cut chicken into quarters or eighths, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot with the pan juices, cooked lemon and onion.

Notes: Remove ends of the lemon, cut in half through the stem ends, and slice thinly crosswise.

Sometimes I sprinkle the chicken with minced fresh rosemary before allowing it to rest.

Make ahead: Assemble the chicken in the pan and refrigerate a few hours before roasting.

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Cake Decorator Creates Frozen Masterpieces DEANN MELVIN SKILLFULLY DECORATES ICE CREAM CAKES

BY BREANNA BUTLER

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or twenty years, Deann Melvin has been decorating ice cream cakes at Dairy Queen in Marshfield.

Each week she is busy crafting her frozen creations, and in the busiest months of the year (June and July), she decorates more than 150 cakes per week.

“I just love creating different and unique cakes,” said Melvin. “I do not always like the same old thing, so I am constantly on a quest for new creative ideas.”

Every cake sold at DQ’s North Central Avenue location is made on site, resulting in a fresh, quality, and tasty frozen dessert.

Located in a back room adjacent to the giant freezer, Melvin’s work area includes different frostings, sprinkles, and a plethora of design tools. Each cake is carefully decorated with creativity and care.

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“My grandma always used to call me ‘Cinderella’ because she said I could always create something out of nothing,” she said.

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TURKEY BREAST WITH SPINACH-FETA STUFFING

This recipe with its attractive presentation was originally from Cooking Light. It works well to make it ahead and reheat just before serving. It is especially easy to slice when cold. Keep the sauce and turkey separate. Reheat sliced turkey and sauce separately and serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.

STUFFING: 1 tablespoon water 6 ounces prewashed baby spinach 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons water 1 garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs 1/3 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large egg white, lightly beaten TURKEY: 1 boneless turkey breast half (about 1 ¾ pounds) 1/3 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper SAUCE: 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1/3 cup dry white wine ¾ cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon butter 86 | YOU | SUMMER 2017

Prepare stuffing: Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tablespoon water and spinach; cover and cook 5 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring occasionally. Place spinach mixture in a colander, pressing until barely moist.

Heat the 1 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped shallots, 2 tablespoons water and the garlic; cover and cook 3 minutes or until moisture evaporates.

Spoon shallot mixture into a medium bowl.

Add spinach, feta, breadcrumbs, oregano, the ¼ teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and egg white and mix well.

Prepare turkey roll: Cut horizontally through center of breast, cutting to, but not through, other side using a sharp knife; open flat as you would a book. (Or, ask butcher to butterfly the breast, but be sure to specify that it needs to be in one continuous piece.) Place breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to an even 1/3-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Discard plastic wrap.

Spread spinach mixture over turkey, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll up breast, jellyroll fashion, starting with one short side. Secure at 2-inch intervals with twine. Rub 1/3 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper evenly over turkey.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Heat the 2 teaspoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove turkey from pan.

Add 2 tablespoons shallots to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Return turkey to pan and add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and bake in preheated oven 40 minutes or just until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of turkey registers 165 degrees and juices run clear. Remove turkey from pan; keep warm.

Make sauce: Place pan on stovetop over high heat. Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water, stirring with a whisk. Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat. Add butter, stirring with a whisk.

Remove and discard twine from turkey. Cut turkey into 8 slices and arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle with some of the sauce. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

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