YOU Magazine - June - Wausau

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JUNE 2015

Inspire. Engage. Motivate.

GIRLFRIEND GETAWAYS Find your paradise, coast to coast

MORE THAN ART

Students find classes transformative

Deanna Schuette Reaching out with her caring spirit D

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Contents: Health

14 Off to market

Follow these eight tips during your next trip to the farmers market

Features 20 Challenge accepted

Community Soul Yoga in Wausau gets a revamp

23 Art insight

‘Black Ducks’ is a sumptuous oil painting of six waterfowl strategically placed in a marsh setting

24 Page mastery The Bookworm shares her three stories that speak to book lovers

Cover story 8 Deanna Schuette

Desire to help others has shaped her career

COVER PHOTO Deanna Schuette is wearing clothing provided by Isaac’s Fine Apparel, Washington Square, downtown Wausau. Photo by Lindsey Marie Photography for Daily Herald Media

This and That 33 The scene

Rhythm & Brews at the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center in Rothschild

25 Art for all

Art classes prove to be transformative for some students

31 Girlfriend getaways

Spots from near and far to help you make your escape

16 Shopping diva

Top 5 gotta-have items

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he Helke family emigrated from Germany to Wausau in 1871. August Helke and his son Charles made furniture, bar and store fixtures, and church cabinets. They started the Helke Furniture Co. located at 319 Fourth St., Wausau in 1874. Since coffins differed little from fine upholstered furniture, the two craftsmen naturally evolved into the funeral business. In 1926, Charles bought a house in Wausau on the site of what was now the Rogers Cinema and used it exclusively for funerals. He was among the first licensed embalmers in the state. In 1939, Charles and his son Carl built Wausau’s first funeral home located at 413 Jefferson St. The founders grandsons, Charles and Richard were part of the business by 1962, when Helkes built a second funeral home on Wausau’s expanding west side at 302 Spruce St. which remains the funeral home today. Our compassion, guidance, and reputation are why more families continue to select Helke Funeral Home in their time of need than any other Wausau area funeral home. We offer a newly renovated funeral home with handicapped-accessibility accommodating as many as 300 friends and family members. We are known for offering our families many different choices when selecting either traditional funeral ceremonies or contemporary cremation services for their loved one. Families have free access to our website (helke.com), Wi-Fi and webcasting of the funeral ceremony. We have a full selection caskets, burial vaults, cremation caskets, urns and jewelry with prices designed to fit every budget. Our service continues after the funeral is over. We will assist the family in personally driving them to the Social Security office, Veteran’s office, Register of Deeds, Register of Probate and Motor Vehicle Dept. if needed. Six to eight weeks following the funeral, we contact the family and offer materials from our grief library, provide valuable information concerning local grief counseling programs, upcoming grief seminars and a special invitation to our annual fall Remembrance Picnic. We have professionally trained consultants who will assist families wishing to prearrange a funeral. Families may either come to our funeral home or we can visit in the comfort of your home. At no cost, we will help gather biographical data for the newspaper, discuss funeral options, prices, and review insurance and bank funding options. We are the oldest continually operated business in Marathon County and it has been our sincere privilege to provide guidance with trust since 1874.

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In memorandum

ADVISORY BOARD

By Karla Swita For You Magazine

Cheryl Jaworski

In loving memory of Kristan Janse-Dinkel June 19, 1960 - March 27, 2015

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ou Magazine sadly announces the loss of one of our advisory board members. Kris Janse, 54, of Wausau died March 27 under the care of Ministry Health Home Care Hospice at her home. Kris had a talent for connecting with young people, as she spent nearly 30 years working for Wisconsin Technical College System and the past 17 years with Northcentral Technical College as director of testing. On Oct. 22, 1988, she married Robert Dinkel at St. Bridget Catholic Church, River Falls. Kris loved watching her sons Vince and Jake play sports. Vince is a sophomore and football player at Bemidji State University, Kris’ alma mater. She and her dad, Mike, traveled all over the Minnesota to watch Vince on game day. When she wasn’t watching Vince, she was watching Jake, a freshman and football player at UW-Stevens Point. In her free time, Kris loved to play golf and was good at it. She started a firstday-of-school tradition when her boys were young by taking the day off from work and went golfing with other moms to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. Kris also treasured time at the family cabin on Red Cedar Lake, where she loved sitting around the campfire with her true love, her husband. They were a great team. Kris will be remembered as a beautiful person with a great sense of humor and infectious smile that made others want to be around her. She had an upbeat nature, keen insight and always strove to make someone’s day brighter with kind words and actions. You Magazine had the honor of featuring Kris as a “cover gal” for the October 2012 issue, when she spoke of her brave battle with breast cancer. In February of this year, another form of cancer Kris returned and took her life. Janse This issue of You Magazine is dedicated in loving memory to Kris and to all those bravely facing the battle against cancer.

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Caring career Schuette has a lifelong passion for helping others By Karla Swita | For You Magazine

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orking to propel children forward is Deanna Schuette’s mission as an associate director of United Way of Marathon County.

Schuette, 33, is a driving force behind the Partnership for Youth, a coalition of local professionals seeking to aid at-risk youths in becoming positive contributing members of the community. Since the program’s inception only a year ago, it’s already made a difference in improving connections and communication among schools, social services and community-based organizations that support the unique needs of kids. Schuette and the coalition recently hosted a two half-day professional development program on youth and mental health, a priority identified by the group, which includes administrators of schools, health care, law enforcement, businesses and local government. “We need to provide an alternate path for kids that would otherwise formally enter the justice system, as well as strategies that better engage parents in their child’s life,” said Schuette. She said she is passionate about helping kids thrive and feels fortunate to work with others who have the same desire. “When we discover others who share our passion for kids and our community, and that no one is in the work of caring alone, a new energy re-surges and a clarity informs us how we can best move forward together.” What led Schuette to this line of work was a bit serendipitous. In 2009, the Wausau native was in a time of transition, shifting from retail management, fresh off a service trip to Guatemala, and taking graduate school courses when she learned about an opening at United Way. “The content of the work sounded like a potential vocational opportunity, a career that I could really tie my heart to,” she said. “I longed for work that connected me to people and community and opportunities to dive deeply into these focuses to improve realities we share in.

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by delivering healthcare that is simple, affordable, and compassionate. We are guided by our Christian values including dignity and respect for all people. Along with my husband, Dr. Mark Szmanda (D.O.), we have witnessed many changes in the healthcare field over the past 25 years. Reimbursement for healthcare is complex and many aspects are broken. Szmanda Neurology is bringing healthcare back to the way it should be, providing healthcare that is affordable and compassionate by simplifying the system. We are a direct pay clinic; which allows us to reduce our fees by 25-50% by cutting out excessive administration costs. As a private practice we can take as much time with each patient as necessary giving more time to “listening” to your concerns and diagnosing your medical problems. Szmanda Neurology would like to bring healthcare back to the days when a “relationship” was established between the physician and patient and healthcare decisions were not influenced by third party payers. Szmanda Neurology plans to help educate people regarding the need to prevent chronic disease by implementing future wellness programs; as chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are a major contributor to increasing healthcare costs. Szmanda Neurology’s long-term goal is to open a free clinic for the Wausau community to make healthcare available for those who can’t afford care, as we believe healthcare is a basic need for all. Deborah Szmanda, PT, DPT Dr. Mark Szmanda, D.O. WI-5001899353

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For more than 30 years, Carol Dixon has been helping people look better and feel better through electrolysis, and more recently Laser hair and skin treatments. ELC opened it’s doors in the Central Wisconsin area in 1985, offering electrolysis treatments. Then in 2003 incorporated laser technology for hair removal. Advanced laser technology has been offered for the last 12 years, to repair and rejuvenate skin, treat facial and leg veins, acne, pigmentation and age spots. Dermapen, ELC’s newest technology, is a skin therapy that utilizes microscopic needle therapy. This treatment addresses fine lines, skin texture, scar treatment, and aged skin. Botox, Juvederm, and Voluma are administered by Denise Winek, R.N. for treatments to the face and for excessive underarm sweating. Each client is unique, and may need a combination of treatments. ELC offers a free, no obligation consultation to identify concerns, answer questions, and establish the correct therapy, cost, and treatment program. ELC stands apart by combining client education, latest technology, customer service, and compassion to enhance natural beauty and self-confidence. ABOUT CAROL:

CAROL DIXON, RE/CLT Carol began her career as an electrologist in 1978, in Charleston, South Carolina. Carol co-owned the Bissettron Treatment Center, specializing in hair removal and skin care. She co-founded the South Carolina Electrologist’s Association, and was active in the American Electrology Association, and the International Guild of Professional Electrologists. In 1985, Carol and her family relocated to Wausau, Wisconsin. She served as Vice-President of the Wisconsin Electrologists Association for two years and obtained her national certification. She served as an instructor for four years, with the Electrolysis Research Institute School of Electrolysis, located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Desiring to provide the highest level of service and knowledge to her clientele, Carol expanded into laser hair removal. She is certified in laser hair removal, aesthetic laser procedures. She participates in continuing education, which includes regular attendance of seminars and workshops. She is continuing her education with the Professional Medical Association and NCLE (National Council on Laser Excellence) certifications. EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT NATALIE FLETCHER, RE Natalie Fletcher, RE joined our staff in January 2014. She is a graduate of the Eau Claire Institute of Electrology and a member of the Wisconsin Electrology Association. For several years she was a Personal Care Worker at an Alzheimers and Dementia facility in Wausau before begining her career in electrolysis. Natalie works in our Wausau office and is also available to schedule appointments every Friday in Stevens Point at The Wellness Spa on Water Street. LIANA DIXON, RE Liana Dixon, moved back to Wausau, after living in Greenville, SC. While living there she graduated from The Academy of Hair Technology, earning her cosmetology license. She has also graduated from the Eau Claire Institute Of Electrology, and is the newest member to join our staff in January 2015.

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“One of her priorities is to better engage our parents in the county, and recognizing that providing them with better resources will give young children what they need from birth and beyond.” — DR. JEFF LINDELL

“I imagined life and work in a developing country, but as the journey would have it, I moved into that very experience in the community I grew up in.” Dr. Jeff Lindell, director of pupil services of Wausau School District, works with Schuette through the Partnership for Youth and said her efforts are making a significant impact on our at-risk youths. “Her ability to engage multiple stakeholders and bring the right ones to the table has been phenomenal,” Lindell said. “One of her priorities is to better engage our parents in the county, and recognizing that providing them with better resources will give young children what they need from birth and beyond.” Schuette also works with the Marathon County Early Years Coalition, which includes representatives of 30 local organizations serving young children and their parents in Marathon County. RaiseGreatKids.org is a website launched by the group to connect parents and caregivers with the resources needed to raise successful families. Schuette’s generous hand reaches beyond her daily job. She currently serves as president of the East Towne Neighborhood group. “I’ve lived near the east side for nearly nine years and feel passionately about the potential of this geographic pocket of our community,” she said. She’s on United Way’s Emerging Leaders’ board of directors and is vice president to the Board of Leadership Wisconsin, where she’s an alumnus of a program that brings together people of varied age, industry and location to build leadership skills. Being involved in the group as a young girl helped shape Schuette into a community-minded adult. Exceptional work in outreach has given Schuette the respect of her peers and recognition as a finalist for the 2014 annual ATHENA Young Professional award. When she’s not working, Schuette said she loves to spend time with family and friends, and travel to far off locations like Mozambique or closer to home in the Northwoods. Her post-college life, and a B.A. in sociology and anthropology, took her to Milwaukee, the Twin Cities and Sydney, Australia.

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Eight tips to help you ace the farmers market By Samantha Bulgrin For You Magazine

The temperature is great, the sun is out, and you’re looking for something to do today. Why not make a trip to the farmers market? Below are some tips to make your experience a good one. Samantha Bulgrin

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Go prepared. Bring some cash along, as some farmers markets only accept payment in that way. Try to keep smaller denominations of money with you so it is easier for vendors to make change for you.

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Be flexible. Not every farmers market is going to have the same products, so be flexible with your choices.

There is no wrong choice. The beauty of the farmers market is that every product there is probably a good one. With that being said, don’t be afraid to try something new. You never know what you might like if you don’t give it a try.

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Ask questions. If you are unfamiliar with a product or how to prepare it, ask. The vendor is probably an expert when it comes to how to best utilize the product he/she is selling.

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Remember the health benefits. As a dietitian, this is of course very important to mention! The produce at the farmers

market will be low in calorie, low in fat, low in sodium, and high in fiber. Many produce items also have the added benefit of antioxidants, which contain numerous positive health benefits.

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Involve kids. This is a fantastic place to bring your kids and grandkids. It exposes them to an environment they likely haven’t experienced before, and that’s good for kids. Let them help you choose products, and let them help you prepare and sample them when you get home.

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Community support. Utilizing the farmers market is an outstanding way to strengthen your community. Local farmers and growers work hard to bring their product to you, so attending farmer’s markets is a good way to show your support. Get to know your vendors. Again, they know the most about their product, and are usually willing to help you out and answer questions in any way they can.

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Finally, have fun. Don’t rush. Browse. Try a few samples if available. Catch up with old friends. Meet new friends. Take advantage of the opportunity to get out of the house, stock up on some healthy foods, and enjoy your day! For more information, check out usda.gov for a seasonal produce guide. For recipes, try farmfresh.org and look under the “resources” tab, or fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org for additional fruit and vegetable recipes.

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All three of the studio’s spaces — which include a reception area and a lounge room— had low ceilings, florescent lighting and neutral color schemes.

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Hoppe was able to blend the studio’s existing hardwood floors and expansive windows with a new color scheme to create a look that is elegant, sleek and contemporary.

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Adding texture, color can bring space to life By Joy Marquardt For Daily Herald Media PHOTO COURTESY MINDY HOPPE

Community Soul Yoga, located on the fourth floor of Washington Square, had been in business for four years and wanted to maximize their limited 900 square feet of floor space and remain within budget.

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Designer: Mindy Hoppe, Inner Piece Interiors, 3901 Business Park Drive, Wausau Design Problem: Updating the look and feel of a yoga studio that was formerly used as office space while enhancing the traffic flow pattern for three distinct areas. Community Soul Yoga, located on the fourth floor of Mindy Hoppe Washington Square, had been in business for four years and wanted to maximize their limited 900 square feet of floor space and remain within budget. “With the limited square footage, we had to be very cautious what we did in the space,” Hoppe said. “We were looking at how to maximize the space and looking at the flow of traffic. We didn’t want to create a bottleneck effect.” All three of the studio’s spaces — which include a reception area and a lounge room— had low ceilings, florescent lighting and neutral color schemes.

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Blue was selected for the lounge room; blue is considered energetic and has calming attributes.

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“Storage and lighting needs were some of the biggest issues,” Hoppe said. Design Solution: Hoppe was able to blend the studio’s existing hardwood floors

and expansive windows with a new color scheme to create a look that is elegant, sleek and contemporary.

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“I love adding texture and color to a space,� she said. In choosing a color scheme, Hoppe selected hues that complement the yellow tones found in the studio’s original maple hardwood floors. Green, which represents growth and renewal, was chosen for the main studio and blue was selected for the lounge room. Both colors are considered energetic and have calming attributes. Florescent lighting in the studio was replaced with recessed lights on dimmers and several lamps with three way switches were added to control light. The large windows that overlook downtown Wausau were covered with natural rattan shades to block glare but retain the view. “The rattan added texture to the windows,� Hoppe said. To greet students in the reception area, Hoppe designed a focal wall with the studio’s logo printed in white and mounted on acrylic. She was able to reuse an existing desk and create a retail space by adding a textural shelving unit. The shelving is flanked by an armless chair and a green glass lamp and side table. “The reception area is the first impression you have of the place,� Hoppe said. Hoppe created a lounge area or conversation area surrounded by chrome hooks and storage space for students’ belongings. She surrounded the space with soft furniture to draw traffic away from the main entrance. Near the main entrance, Hoppe added a beverage area, which includes a storage console and buffet lamp. “To push people through the space, we added coat hooks for students’ coats and things,� Hoppe said. Hiding an existing kitchenette in the main studio proved to be a challenge because of a drop ceiling, which was installed at different heights. Hoppe was able to customize a sliding barn door to span the area and maximize the studio space. “I love everything about the transformation,� Hoppe said. “The students are really excited about it. It has a contemporary feel with lots of clean lines and nothing too ornate.� Helpful decorating hint: To coordinate a room, not everything needs to be evenly matched, Hoppe said. “I like to be very coordinated but not have everything excessively matched,� she said. “You can keep things interesting by not having everything matching.� Hoppe suggests adding items that look well together, such as a coffeetable and two side tables which both have a different look.

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“A picture is merely an experiment in design,� Frank Benson noted to daughter Eleanor. “If the design is pleasing, the picture is good, no matter whether composed of objects, still life, figures or birds. Few appreciate that what makes them admire a picture is the design made by the painter.�

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From an early age, Frank Benson longed to become an ornithological illustrator, a career path that reflected his combined love of nature and art. An avid sportsman, he traversed the vast wilderness of Maine, particularly North Haven Island where his family purchased land in the early 1900s. Benson’s exploration also extended to Massachusetts and Canada where he worked en plein air sketching the environment and wildlife he encountered. Widely recognized during the late 19th century for his romantic portraits of women outdoors, his work during the first decades of the next century focused on painting and etchings of birds. Benson is considered one of the finest painters in the American tradition of working

Frank W. Benson, Black Ducks, 1926, oil on canvas. On view at the Woodson Art Museum in The Great Marsh: Horicon Waterfowl through July 2015.

out-of-doors along with other luminaries including Winslow Homer and Thomas Eakins. Following the tenets of Impressionism, the style that dominated Benson’s work after 1900, Black Ducks is a sumptuous oil painting of six waterfowl strategically placed in a marsh setting, most likely on Cape Cod. Two ducks in flight and poised to land draw attention to the sparsely clouded powder-blue sky, and the gently rippling deep blue water emphasizes the frigid temperature. A meandering steam nearly closed by encroaching snow and ice courses through the composition, finally

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Joe Tikalsky of Weston works on a portrait at The Bauhaus in downtown Wausau.

“About 98 percent have never held a brush before in their life and they end up turning out really great paintings,” Hummer said.

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At this studio, Hummer teaches the art of oil painting. In six three-hour classes, his students come to know the techniques necessary to walk away with their own masterpieces. Students pick their own photograph to recreate on canvas, and then they learn how to bring it to life. In Hummer’s class, understanding the importance and intricacies of color is key to cooking up a beautiful painting. Many Bauhaus students have wholeheartedly embraced this philosophy. Some of the pupils have sold their paintings or have had work appear in shows, Hummer said. Some are even taking on commissioned works. Despite the artistic advancement of his students, Hummer is perhaps most proud of the personal progress some have achieved during their time with him. “It’s just been fascinating to me, to watch some of these people grow in such a short period of time — mentally and emotionally,” Hummer said. “I don’t know, it just lights a fire in people.” Hummer — who had previously just worked on his own projects and commissioned pieces — never thought of himself as a teacher. But when several painters approached him for some classes several years ago, he agreed and started to instruct a small number of students at his home.

When it opened: Summer 2014 Location: 316 Washington St., Wausau. Classes: Oil painting Contact: Interested individuals can call 715-571-6651 or find the studio on Facebook by searching The Bauhaus.

“There was definitely a demand,” Hummer said.

Impact on students The age and demographics of the pupils at The Bauhaus range considerably. Some are men, some are women; some are just finishing up high school, while others are well into retirement. “You got people that clean houses, another person who designs furniture,” said Bauhaus student Dwight Ruffi about his peers at the studio. “You never know who you’re going to run into.” Differences aside, all are connected by a unique bond. “There’s a sense of community,” said Deb Maccagnano, another Bauhaus pupil. “It’s like we’re one really big family,” said student Renee Voelker, 39.

Last summer, Hummer moved into his present downtown location, 316 Washington St., and officially opened The Bauhaus. His classes have since increased to 36 students — many of whom are repeat pupils — and have evolved into a course applicable both to advanced and novice artists. June will mark the one year anniversary of the studio and so far, Hummer’s been pleased with the reactions he’s received from students about the classes. He’s even exploring the possibility of expanding the type of classes offered and moving into a larger space.

For some, The Bauhaus’s teachings have extended far beyond the classroom. Sydney Higar, a senior at Wausau West High School, said she has learned not be so “uptight” and “take risks and be fearless” when it comes to her paintings and techniques. Next year, when she begins at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Higar plans to pursue art because of her experiences with Hummer. “I’ve always liked art, ever since I was young,” Higar said said. “I always thought I was OK at it but I never really knew if I was good or not.

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around $165 per night. Restaurants that she enjoyed outside of the resort were Field to Fork Café at 511 South Eighth St. for “delicious pizza and wine served in old school Italian glassware,” and Trattoria Stefano for a leisurely Italian dinner at 522 South Eighth St.

drinking establishment where you’ll find a place to dock your boat, a sandy beach with lounging chairs, a sand volleyball court and occasional live music at the bar. If you’re really lucky, DuPuis said you might find the “floating ice cream barge” that’s occasionally selling frozen treats in the bay near the County Road DB bridge.

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Although Blue Harbor offers a 54,000-square-foot indoor waterpark for fun in any season, Rosemurgy advised staying during summer or fall to fully enjoy Lake Michigan and Sheboygan River where you can kayak, canoe, paddleboard, surf and sail.

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Fox River Mall, Appleton » www.foxrivermall.com Kim Kohlbeck of Wausau took her last annual shopping trip to Appleton with Corky Dvorak, Jen Dvorak and Cathy Johnson. “It’s a CONTRIBUTED PHOTO relatively inexpensive trip because we split the hotel room four Kim Kohlbeck of Wausau took ways,” Kohlbeck said. They her last annual shopping trip to Appleton with Corky Dvorak, Jen shopped at Fox River Mall and Dvorak and Cathy Johnson. then stayed at Country Inn & Suites, 355 Fox River Drive, for about $140 per night. She recommends dinner at Victoria’s Italian Cuisine, 503 West College Avenue, where the meals average about $16 per plate. Kohlbeck and her friends look forward to the holiday shopping weekend each fall as a reason to take a break from busy lifestyles. “It gives us the opportunity to catch up on each other’s lives and just have a good time laughing at ourselves,” she said. “These are the trips I cherish and remember the most.”

DAY TRIP Lake Dubay, Mosinee

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Shelly DuPuis of Mosinee enjoys summer days aboard her pontoon boat with friends on Lake DuBay, a 4,649 acre reservoir on the Wisconsin River in Marathon and Portage counties.

Shelly DuPuis of Mosinee enjoys summer days aboard her pontoon boat with friends on Lake DuBay, a 4,649 acre reservoir on the Wisconsin River in Marathon and Portage counties. For gaining access to the lake, there are four public boat landings with directions to them found on www.dnr.wi.gov. If you’re looking to rent, DuBay Waters at 1135 County Road DB in Mosinee has pontoon rentals by the half-day, day or weekend starting at $145.

DuPuis’ favorite stop on Lake DuBay is Shipyard’s Castaways for a bloody mary and the signature Southern Rage burger on their waterfront patio. Tiki Beach Bar & Grill is another popular eating and

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If you and the gals are looking for an out-of-state experience, Amy Altenburgh of Wausau said that San Francisco is a must-see city that’s packed with great restaurants, scenic views, landmarks, theaters and shops.

If you and the gals are looking for an out-of-state experience, Amy Altenburgh of Wausau said that San Francisco is a must-see city that’s packed with great restaurants, scenic views, landmarks, theaters and shops.

San Francisco is divided into major districts, each determined by geographic boundaries with distinct neighborhoods. With its melting pot of cultures and cuisines, the Mission district is your place for authentic Mexican fare. “El Farolito on Mission Street may seem like a little hole-in-the-wall, but it serves some of the best Mexican food you’ll find anywhere,” said Altenburgh.

For breakfast, grab a coffee, corques monsieurs and banana cream tarts at Tartine Bakery, 600 Guerrero Street, and walk to Delores Park, a popular spot where locals go in search of recreation and relaxation. If you’re up for some hippie history and high-end shopping, head to the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, and then west for Golden Gate Park where you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the bay. Altenburgh recommended an afternoon tour of Pacific Heights. “The neighborhood offers panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Alcatraz and the Presidio. It’s filled with the beautiful Victorian style homes that the city is famous for.” Next, hop on a trolley car and head to Russian Hill for a photo opp at Lombard Street where eight sharp turns are said to make it the crookedest street in the world. Be sure to make dinner reservations at Capo’s Italian Restaurant, 641 Vallejo Street. “The atmosphere is amazing with big comfy red leather booths, a functioning telephone booth, cork floors and hand-painted ceilings,” said Altenburgh. If you’re like many Wisconsinites, you’ll want to try their version of an Old Fashioned. If you’re looking for a hotel, there’s the luxurious Fairmont in Nob Hill, which starts at $259 a night. While it may be outside of your lodging budget, Altenburgh suggested a brief visit there to the exciting Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar for a Mai Tai in a coconut cup while a rainstorm patters on in the background. Of course, touring San Francisco wouldn’t be complete without a stroll at Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf. For a travel guide with trip ideas, hotel deals and attractions, visit www.sanfrancisco.travel.

The Scene ... ... April 10 during Rhythm & Brews at the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center in Rothschild, a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter. Photos by Dan Young/Herald Media

Kathy Beestman, left, and Ellen Leiterman, both of Mosinee.

Erica Denfeld, from left, Skye Frank and Ed Giallombardo, all of Wausau.

Cindy Wachsmith, left, Wausau, and Eve Montgomery, Antigo.

Patti Brockman, left, Antigo, and Diane Czerwinski, Wausau.

Scott Sybeldon, and Theresa Sybeldon, both Weston.

Donna and Mike Sippl of Kronenwetter.

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Jim and Marysue Engebretson, from left, and Jonelle and Jim Radley, all of Crandon.

Tami Schreiner, left, Athens and Sara Kelley, Laona.

Barb Sirianni, from left, Erin Sirianni and Jill Forer, all of Weston.

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Gina Paoli Roenke, left, and Stacy Heise, both of Wausau.

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