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WOMEN TO KNOW
Meet three ladies who are standing out in the community
FINDING FITNESS
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Contents: Health
Food
Get the facts about eating gluten free
See how Townies in Wausau stacks up
12 NUTRITION GUIDE
Features 8 WOMEN TO KNOW
Jessica Maple, Shelly DuPuis and Sue Nowak
22 RESTAURANT REVIEW
Home 5 DESIGNER CHALLENGE Getting your TV to fit in with your home decor
CENTRAL WISCONSIN ENTREPRENEURIALISM IN YOUR KIDS
Apple Festival in Bayfield offers great entertainment, food
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6 SHOPPING DIVA 7 THE BOOKWORM 14 FITNESS ADVICE 24 KAYAKING IN 27 INSPIRING
17 GIRLFRIEND GETAWAYS THE SCENE Check out some shots from Tees for Kids
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elcome to August, the dogs day of summer and your new You Magazine. Does anyone have the answer to “Why does it feel that time flies faster when the days are longer and the temps are warmer?” I might be new to you, but I am not new to You Magazine — I am making my debut and stepping out from the “shadows” of the publication. Since April 2010, I have selected the cover person and stories for your You Magazine. I have had the honor and privilege to meet all of these incredible women and work with them by helping to choose the clothing they wear for their photo shoot at Isaac’s Fine Clothing and then finishing up with a photo shoot session with our cover photographer, Lindsey Marie of Lindsey Marie Photography. This had been my nugget of the magazine, until now. I am stepping out of the “shadows” not quite as an editor, but I think maybe a team leader. You see, it takes many great minds to put together this magazine, and between me and the great You Magazine Advisory Board, we are putting together a magazine just for YOU. We are all committed to making sure this magazine is exactly what you want to read. We have our sights set high on a few features to add and even one to bring back. You will find that we have brought back Women to Know, because we love to read about the successes of other women. More additions and tweaks to come — we hope you like them. Finally, this is a magazine for YOU and I would love to hear from you on what you think, suggestions on women to feature, topics you would like to read about — anything! — let me know. I’m here for you. Contact me at jtharald@gannett.com or 715-845-0624.
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We asked, “What’s your favorite summertime childhood memory?” Here’s what north central Wisconsin residents had to say:
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Designer: Debbie Zahurones, Nigbur’s Fine Furniture, 1740 Business 51 N., Wausau Design Problem: How to incorporate a TV into your decorating scheme, especially with the development of the new larger flat-screen TVs. “How to decorate around the TV may sound silly, but it’s a common problem,” Zahurones said. “TVs now are big black flat paneled things sitting in a room.” The wide width of the new TVs, make them difficult to conceal and cabinets are no longer a viable option. TVs also weigh a lot less and can be mounted on a wall, leaving the components exposed. “TVs don’t demand as much floor space anymore, but you still need to deal with the components that go with it,” Zahurones said. In a room with a fireplace mounting the TV above the mantel used to be an easy solution, but because mantles have gotten higher and TVs now are larger, finding the proper balance is much more difficult. Design Solution: Zahurones suggests choosing a focal point for the room and accentuating that area. If the TV is placed on an adjacent wall with a fireplace or windows as the focal point, keep the height of the television below the mantel height and below the top third of the window height. “You want to look at what draws your eye into a room,” she said. “We don’t want the TV to conflict with anything else in the room.” To add contrast to a wall-mounted set, Zahurones recommends choosing a paint color that is a shade or two darker than the existing color. “This will soften the edges, so to speak,” she said. When purchasing a console for a standalone TV,
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When purchasing a console for a standalone TV, select a model that is wider than the length of the TV, Zahurones said. The wider console will allow the TV to be offset and create a space that can be decorated.
select a model that is wider than the length of the TV, Zahurones said. The wider console will allow the TV to be offset and create a space that can be decorated. Consoles with a hutch often have shelving units that create a perimeter around the TV, providing space to display pictures or other personal items.
“Camping with my dad and his Volkswagen camper. Just spending time with my dad and traveling around the country.” — Lisa Ruhbusch, 47, of Lake DuBay
The visual space around a television is expanded as more decorations are added. Open floor plans with stairwells and cathedral ceilings especially are a challenge. “The rule of thumb is that if you stay within a 10-foot high space for hanging pictures and wall art, you will create a more intimate feel in a seating area,” Zahurones said. “Decorating within the space will give you a gauge of where to begin and end.” Decorating in repetition such as hanging a series of pictures is another option Zahurones recommends when filling space around a television.
“My mom would take vacation time and we go to my grandma’s cottage, where we would fish, and then we would eat the fish for supper. My grandpa would also take us out water skiing all day.” — Tonya Rosandich, 54, of Wausau
When adding a TV to a bedroom, Zahurones’ advice is to choose a set that fits the space allowed and to make sure it is visible from the seating area or bed height. Helpful decorating hint: When taking home fabric, wood or paint samples, do not place the swatches over the top of what will be leaving the room, Zahorones said. Zahurones suggests removing or covering the entire sofa or chair with a white sheet before trying out the new color or fabric swatch. The concept can be applied to upholstery on furniture, wood samples for a floor or a dining room set or fabrics such as bedspreads and curtains.
“My mom was a single mom and we were living with our grandparents. In July, every night, we would have to pick night crawlers and sell night crawlers (to fishermen) for the month of July so that us kids could earn our money for the August fair. Then my mom would take off the week of the August fair and we would spend the whole week down there.” — Sabrina Steele, 34, of Wausau
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“Child, Please” by Ylonda Gault Caviness c.2015, Tarcher / Penguin $25.95 / higher in Canada, 320 pages Mothers and daughters. What a complicated thing, and in “Child, Please” by Ylonda Gault Caviness, you’ll read about it from the point of view of the middle of the generations. Caviness is a daughter… and she’s also the mother of girls. In this hilarious, heart-tugging book, you’ll get rants, laughs and memories rolled up inside childcare advice you can actually use. Did I say laughs? Yep, daughters will love this book; mothers of daughters, even more so.
“I’ll Miss You Too” by Margo Ewing Woodacre MSW & Steffany Bane Carey c.2015, Sourcebooks $14.99 / $19.99 Canada, 202 pages Speaking of the kids, if you’re sending one of them off to college this fall, you’ll want to read “I’ll Miss You Too” by Margo Ewing Woodacre & Steffany Bane Carey before long. This book is by a motherand-daughter team, the latter of which went to school on the other side of the country from home. Here, they touch on happy events and thorny problems as well as ways to cope for both parents and new freshmen. Good News No. 1: This book can also be used by this year’s high school seniors. Good News No. 2: It will be a great way to open up conversations.
“Primates of Park Avenue” by Wednesday Martin c.2015, Simon & Schuster $26.00 / $34.00 Canada, 256 pages And finally, if you’ve been hearing about “Primates of Park Avenue” by Wednesday Martin, now’s the time to read it. Martin is that anthropologist/sociologist who moved to Manhattan’s richest enclave and wrote about what she noted. There’s plenty of snark here, as well as some irritations, and many spot-on observations. This book may make you growl and it may make you wonder. Read it and see what you think. The sun is shining. Isn’t it time to get outside and read? It is! :,
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Women to Know Karla Swita For Daily Herald Media
Jessica Maple, Mosinee When Jessica Maple graduated from Mosinee High School in 1994, some friends and family doubted the quiet teen had what it took to make it in the U.S. Air Force. But after tours in Afghanistan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and South Korea, plus marrying a Marine and giving birth to their first son, Blaze, while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Maple has proven herself as a serious soldier. “I’ve always been very determined and driven, and the military has only empowered me to further develop my leadership,” said Maple, 38. She started out as a cook and transferred to be with her husband, L.J., in Washington, D.C., where she worked for the military police. In 2000, they moved to Wisconsin, and Maple worked her way up through the ranks of the Air National Guard. She’s been deployed five times with the 128th Air Control Squadron, which included supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, a mission to stop terrorist activities of the Taliban and al Qaeda. Today, Maple, a chief master sergeant, works as a human resource adviser for the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison. She’s the only female chief out of 1,100 personnel but says she seldom views life from a male-female perspective. “In everything I do, I try to look from a big picture perspective. In each decision, I think about trying to make a positive impact for as many individuals as possible.” Taking care of others and advocating their needs is important to Maple as she raises two teenage sons and helps care for her deceased brother’s two young children. Since 2009, she has served on the Mosinee School District Board of Education. “I firmly believe in being a good steward to my community.”
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and civilian life by getting to know those who serve our nation. “Take the time to truly get to know military members and veterans around you; ask them about their story.”
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Serving in the military makes Maple a grateful American. “I’ve had the opportunity to see some of the realities of the world and feel so honored and privileged to be able to support and defend the constitution and freedom, while keeping in mind the sacrifice of so many in our past, present and future,” she said.
I am currently reading: Due to time constraints, it’s usually a book on tape while I’m driving. Most are John C. Maxwell books on leadership.
Maple suggests that others can help bridge the gap between military
My favorite thing to do in the summer is: Gardening or
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My hero is: My little brother (deceased) and my husband. They were and are my rocks.
DuPuis’ lighthearted approach to teaching produces successful students who know they can count on her during the 1,000 hours that they spend with her each school year. “I like the opportunity to be a positive influence in the life of other human beings,” she said.
The best advice I ever received was: Always think about the decisions that we make each day and how it will impact others. Moscow Mule or Mojito: Mojito. My favorite quote: “Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime,” by Adlai Stevenson .
Shelly DuPuis, Mosinee Shelly DuPuis, 46, enjoys life where there’s never a dull moment. In her second-grade classroom at Mosinee Elementary School, she’s practically guaranteed a nonstop interesting day. “I’ve always loved children. I’m delighted by their unpredictability,” she said. No two days are alike for DuPuis, who patiently manages the varied lives of about 20 7- and 8-year-olds with kindness and compassion to
Besides teaching children how to master math facts and write coherent paragraphs, DuPuis infuses life skills into her students’ academic experience. She empowers the second-graders to start becoming independent thinkers by encouraging them to discover their own solutions rather than giving the answers immediately. “I used to ask my special education students, ‘What would Mrs. DuPuis want you do to?’ I was confident that upon asking themselves that question they would know the correct answer in every situation,” she said. DuPuis started her career as a special education teacher in 1990 at Stratford Elementary School. Working with children who had disabilities called for DuPuis’ inherent ability to understand other people and meet them where they’re at. She believes that a special education program is vital to all children in the school district. “Special education provides children with individualized learning,” she said. “There’s a lower student-to-teacher ratio which allows them a greater opportunity to receive necessary services.”
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Elementary classrooms with 20 or more students are common for public schools in central Wisconsin. Regardless of size, DuPuis does the best she can for each child, while considering the collective needs of her student body.
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“I think one of the best ways to gauge if your child is getting a good education is if your child wants to come to school every day. Are you (parents) noticing progress in reading, vocabulary, writing, spelling, fact fluency and general knowledge?” she said. Another passion of DuPuis’ has been real estate since earning a realtors license three years ago. When the school year ends, she refocuses her attention to selling for Zebro Realty of Mosinee. DuPuis said home sales in Marathon County have been encouraging since last spring. “I personally had a record number of closings in May and have noted an increase in home prices as well, which is positive for sellers and a good indicator for the economy.”
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In high school my claim to fame was: Fashion. The best advice I ever received was: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that,” by Martin Luther King, Jr. Moscow Mule or Mojito: Both.
Sue Nowak, Wausau The “drug lady” earned the nickname by helping teens in our community break serious substance addictions. Sue Nowak, 60, retired from North Central Health Care in 2011 as an alcohol and drug prevention specialist, and continued the work of educating the afflicted
as a consultant for schools, universities, law enforcement and health care facilities across the state.
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“A year ago I met a family who lost their beautiful young daughter after she had been involved in an unhealthy relationship,” said Nowak. “I’m working with her parents and several other organizations to teach teens and adults about healthy relationships. Through the years, I’ve worked and mentored teens who were in dangerous relationships and turned to alcohol and drugs to cope.”
I am currently reading: “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom, for the second time.
People abuse alcohol and drugs for different reasons. Addressing the root cause is Nowak’s goal. “It’s more important to know why someone is using rather than what they are using. You can take away the drug, but unless you deal with the ‘why’ they are using, they will find another drug,” she said.
My favorite thing to do in the summer is: Camping at Clear Lake. We’re the third and fourth generation of campers who’ve been meeting at the same campground for a week each summer since the 1950s. My hero is: My daughter, Melissa. She had a medical condition that caused her to be sick during her childhood. When (her dad, Ritchie, and I) were scared or frustrated, she’s the one who kept us positive and told us her doctors were wrong and she would beat this. And she did. To this day, she continues to live life with that same spirit and challenges herself no matter how tough the road is. She still amazes me.
Addiction affects all ages, intelligence levels and backgrounds. “Addiction does not make a person bad, weak or less important and you should never be ashamed of addiction,” Nowak said. “The worst thing a person can do if you love someone who is using drugs is to do nothing. Talk about it, support the person and get professional help.”
The best advice I ever received was: Don’t judge; what you see on the outside may not be who they are on the inside. My favorite motto is: If I can’t get along with someone, it’s not their problem. It’s my problem and I may need an attitude adjustment.
Nowak concentrates on the integrity of every individual she works with. “I believe we win the war on drugs one person at a time.”
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NUTRITION
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luten-free eating is a popular trend right now. Many people have jumped on the bandwagon in pursuit of becoming healthier. But is following a gluten-free diet the best choice when it comes to your health?
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As a dietitian, my answer to you is probably not. The purpose of this article is to help you develop a better understanding of what it means to eat gluten free, and who really needs to
What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in certain grains, including wheat, rye and barley. The gluten protein itself doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily offer much nutritionally, but the whole grains that it is included in do. By eliminating these products from your diet, you might be missing out on the opportunity to get B vitamins, iron, fiber and other key nutrients. There are,
however, instances when choosing gluten-free food is imperative. People with Celiac disease, and possibly people with gluten intolerance, must follow a gluten-free diet.
What is Celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune response in which a person has a negative response to gluten. About 1 percent of the population is affected. The only cure is complete avoidance of gluten at all times. There really is no such thing as “mostly eating gluten free.” You must be all in. When a person with Celiac disease eats gluten, damage occurs in the lining of the small intestine, which can lead to malabsorption of nutrients. Symptoms of Celiac disease might include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, rash or extreme fatigue. It’s not enough to assume you have the disorder if symptoms are present, because there could be several other reasons a person experiences these types of issues. The only way to know for sure is to get tested. This is usually done via a blood test and biopsy. If members of your family have Celiac disease, your risk is higher.
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What about gluten intolerance? There are some people that feel better when they follow a gluten-free diet, even if they do not have Celiac disease. These people might have gluten intolerance. The difference between the two is that when people with an intolerance eat gluten, no damage is being done to the intestines, thus there are no worries about malabsorption leading to other complications.
So what should I eat? The gluten-free market is exploding. There are so many more gluten-free items than in the past, and products are starting to make label reading easier. This is fantastic for people who must follow a gluten free diet, but a little confusing for everyone else. The thing to remember is this: just because something is labeled as gluten free, does not necessarily make it a better choice. It’s common that gluten-free foods can be higher in fat or sugar, for example. Several healthy foods are naturally gluten free, such as fruits, veggies, lean meats and low-fat dairy products. Your best bet is to stick to the basics. Eat foods from all the food groups, look at the nutrition facts label and choose foods according to your own personal health history. For the readers with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, it can be a good idea to meet with a registered dietitian to help you ensure that you’re getting adequate nutrients, and that you aren’t accidentally sneaking any gluten into your diet! Here are some additional resources: » http://www.glutenfreeresourcedirectory.com/
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reak the cycle of shear boredom that leaves you putting your workout on the back burner. Spice it up by adding new activities through utilizing central Wisconsin’s park system. Even if you find yourself content with your current workout regimen, challenging your body by Cheryl Jaworski introducing new activity, commonly termed “muscle confusion,” can be beneficial for even the most physically fit individuals. Here are tips to turn simple recreational areas into a results producing workout. Don’t be caught off guard — bring a beach towel or yoga mat, a sweat towel, water bottle and some musical melodies to keep you motivated. If you have an iPhone, apps like MapMyRun, MyFitnessPal and Steps help track your activity.
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Venture out and explore these types of areas: High school football stadiums surrounded by a track course offer opportunity. Walk, jog or sprint the track. Once around equates to ¼ mile (400 meters). Incorporate walking lunges or sprint up the bleachers after a lap around the track to increase the intensity and variety. Consider adding 20 sit-ups or push-ups to break up your laps. Get creative when you design your workout routine. Do a trial run to experience the exertion level that your workout plan requires and adjust it accordingly. Hills, hills and more hills. Defy gravity by using central Wisconsin’s natural landscape for a heart-pumping workout. Even the slightest
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incline can increase intensity and challenge muscles differently. Target a challenging hill near your neighborhood. Predetermine your start and ending point. Try jogging to the top, turn around, walk down and repeat. Of course, Rib Mountain State Park provides a variety of hiking trails and paved routes. For the more experienced, walk, jog or run the about ½-mile paved loop at the top, then add a sprint to the top of the 100 step tower. Carefully descend and do it over again. Suit up and get in the water. Whether you doggy paddle or do the front crawl, use noodles or kick boards to motor around the pool or beach area, swimming offers a no impact yet effective aerobic workout. Consider intervals of running in place for a minute followed by holding onto the pool edge and fluttering your legs with your body fully extending. Playgrounds — not just for children anymore. Monkey bars transform into pull-up bars, benches can be used for stepping up or
performing tricep dips, lean against any stable surface for incline push-ups. My personal favorite, Doepke Park, has taken the guess work out of it. The ¾-mile trail surrounding the park complex is equipped with descriptive fitness stations. For parents, following your toddler as they run, climb and crawl through the playground equipment can be a challenge as well. Whether you are ready to participate this year or will prepare your fitness level for the following year, these local events offer great motivation to keep you focused, committed to and completing your workouts. As always, consult with your health care provider before starting a new workout program. Cheryl Jaworski is a certified personal trainer at Wausau Health & Fitness.
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rab your bushel baskets and head north to Bayfield for the 53rd annual Apple Festival during the first weekend of October. Celebrate the autumn harvest in a charming city with a rich agricultural heritage that dates back to the 1850s.
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“Ladies visiting Bayfield during Apple Festival weekend can expect to see apple everything,” said Kelley Linehan, marketing and events manager of Bayfield Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau. Linehan’s list of must-see events during the Oct. 2 to 4 festival includes the grand parade, apple pie and dessert contest and Big Top Chautauqua’s Blue Canvas Orchestra.
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Bring your running shoes and start off Saturday morning with the Peel Out 5k Trail Run. The course winds through woods and cross-country ski trails and finishes at the top of Mt. Ashwabay that overlooks Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.
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Continue your day by shopping and browsing the 100-plus arts and crafts booths and 60 food stands that include apple bratwurst, caramel apples and the infamous Applegasm dessert. Art lovers will want to head over to Memorial Park the fine art exhibit featuring pottery, paintings, glassworks, weaving and traditional Native American beading. Wrap up Saturday with dinner and dancing at Lakeside Pavilion. Kicking off the evening is the coronation of the Apple Festival queen, who is led through town to the pavilion by the Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay, a Scottish bagpipe band. Then the Bayfield Fire Department hosts its annual fundraiser with a traditional fish fry. Several local pubs also have live music during the weekend.
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If exploring off the beaten path is appealing, head five minutes outside of town for self-guided tours of 15 local apple orchards and fruit farms, and three wineries where you can pick your own apples and sample varieties of wine.
Browse the 100-plus arts and crafts booths and 60 food stands at the Apple Festival in Bayfield, including apple bratwurst, caramel apples and the infamous Applegasm dessert, seen above.
“Most of our food vendors and local restaurants incorporate apples into their menu items during Apple Festival weekend,” said Linehan. She advises overnight guests to secure lodging well in advance of the event as 60,000 visitors are expected to attend Apple Fest. For hotel, bed and breakfast and camping options, visit www.bayfield.org.
The festival takes place as you enter Bayfield on Highway 13 and Rittenhouse Avenue where six blocks are marked for the event as well as surrounding streets that lead to Memorial Park and Lakeside Pavilion. Parking is available on city streets and at some local orchards that offer shuttles to the event. For additional information on Apple Festival, visit bayfield.org.
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‘I dug in deep’ Lisa Westphal has endured many challenges in building her successful business KARLA SWITA FOR DAILY HERALD MEDIA
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lmost two decades after opening Westpahl Staffing, owner Lisa Westphal, 47, of Wausau said she’d do it all over again, even with the tumultuous economy of 2009 that triggered hiring freezes and layoffs. “I have been rewarded a hundred times over by this company, my team and this community,” said Westphal. Westphal, originally of Manitowoc, moved to Wausau after working at a staffing agency in Appleton for eight years and quickly learned how to roll with the changes of an industry that has many moving parts. “The way we look for candidates is drastically differently today than it was 20 years ago,” said Westphal, who started her business of fitting office and professional personnel with the right jobs in 1998. “Remember the days of putting an ad in the Wausau Daily Herald and then waiting for people
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Outside of improving other’s lives, including her two children who are 10 and 15, Westphal makes the most of her free time. “When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me on the soccer field or a ski hill in the winter. If there’s any time left over at all, I’m engrossed in a book about health or nutrition.”
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inexpensive repairs that may be needed now, before they turn into major expenses later. Something as simple as discovering and then changing a worn belt may save you the danger and embarrassment of breaking down on a busy highway and an expensive towing charge. Misconception #4 All repair shops are the same. No. In fact, there can be a huge difference between repair shops. The new car technology requires constant training to keep up with all the changes. It also requires the shop to have the latest diagnostic equipment available. The repair shop with the best trained and certified mechanics and most up to date equipment will usually do the best repair for you. Here are a few suggestions that will help you choose a good, reputable repair shop. First, ask around. Has anyone you know had a good or a bad experience with a particular repair shop? Check on their online reviews and read what other customer have to say about their experience.
If maintained properly, you can expect your car to go over 100,000 miles without major service. For instance, most engines have timing belts that must be replaced before they wear out and break and cause even more expensive damage.
Next, try to find a shop that has a lot of repeat customers. Customers are more likely to stay with a repair shop that they trust and one that does a good job for them.
Misconception #2 A shop can give you an accurate price quote over the phone without seeing your car.
And finally, make sure they guarantee all their work with at least a 12 month / 12,000 mile warranty.
Misconception #3 Most repair shops will recommend extra work just to get you to spend more money.
Now, here are some questions that you may ask any auto repair shop before you set up an appointment. 1. Do they have the most up to date training and diagnostic equipment for your particular make car? 2. Do they perform a full safety inspection for free to uncover any other potential problems? 3. Are all their technicians ASE Certified? 4. Will they pickup and deliver your vehicle for you, or offer you a ride to and from work the day your car is being serviced? 5. Do they provide same day service whenever possible? 6. Do they Guarantee all their work with at least a 12 month / 12,000 mile warranty?
The fact is, any repair shop that doesn’t look for potential problems is actually doing you a great disservice. Quality repair shops do a multipoint inspection on every car that comes into their shop to uncover those
By following my suggestions and asking the repair shop these questions, you’ll gain all the information that you need to make an informed, intelligent decision.
No. You can waste your time calling 20 different shops and get 20 different price quotes and chances are every one of them will be wrong. Unless the shop has had a chance to examine or test drive the car in person, there is no way to accurately diagnose your problem and give you an accurate price quote. Beware of any shop that is willing to give you a quote over the phone without seeing the car. Most likely they’ll tell you a real low price just to get you to set up an appointment. Then they’ll probably hit you with a much higher price once you get there.
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to apply? Today, we’re likely to search the Internet using a variety of resources including Boolean, which helps us organically find people.” A shift in demographics and the changes to health care have also affected her business, she said. LINDSEY MARIE OF LINDSEY MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY
“I have a strong desire to succeed. I’ve worked since I was 15, sometimes two jobs at a time, and I’ve always felt that I wanted something more, whatever that was,” Westphal said.
“With the largest working population retiring at a rate of 10,000 a day, that means that less people are in the workforce, and that leads to all kinds of economic implications,” she said. “The health care regulations are a burden to our industry, both in terms of costs to us and to our customers, and it’s an administrative nightmare.” Fortunately, Westphal isn’t afraid of challenges. She’s good at problem solving and is willing to work long hours to find solutions for others. “I have a strong desire to succeed. I’ve worked since I was 15, sometimes two jobs at a time, and I’ve always felt that I wanted something more, whatever that was.” As a business owner, the economic downturn of 2001 turned out to be a practice run for the 2009 downturn, which hit her company hard, she said. “With our revenue plummeting and little if any jobs to fill, it became clear we needed to make decisions that would adversely affect our team, and that was probably the most devastating of all,” she said. “It was challenging both emotionally and financially. Our industry as a whole took a major beating. With no jobs and hundreds and thousands of people out of work (it) made for an upside-down situation.” Without jobs to fill in the marketplace, Westphal said she was faced with the daunting task of cutting hours or letting go of her own valuable staff. “The toughest part was that I couldn’t support my team any longer. You tend to go through those periods a bit alone. You pray a lot and keep working as hard as you can.” An optimist by nature, Westphal said she believed in herself and pushed forward. “I never had that feeling like I was going to throw in the towel. I dug in deep.” Westphal looks back a little amazed and completely grateful at how her company weathered that storm, she said. “We’ve come out on the other side stronger, wiser and more resilient.” Today, the pendulum has swung in the other direction and staffing agencies are being tapped for their best and brightest to fill an abundance of jobs. “We’re breaking records at the office, but the emotional part of 2009 is still really close to me,” Westphal said. “With each addition to my staff, I’m very careful because I wouldn’t want to let anyone go.” Westphal’s latest charge of finding the right
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employees for a multitude of available jobs in the community is pressing her to adapt once again and get creative as many other businesses are also clamoring for workers.
diversity goals or federal government contracts. “As a woman-owned business — a 100 percent owner — I’m proud to have this designation.”
“And it’s not a local problem, it’s a national one,” Westphal said. “I do expect this trend to continue.”
Carolyn Jagodzinski, of Schofield, worked for Westphal Staffing about five years ago and now hires Westphal to find employees for Wausau Tile of Rothschild, where she works as an executive assistant.
One way Westphal and her team of eight employees place their pool of 100-plus full-time, part-time and contract workers in the field is by finding flexible employees who might consider moving from one job to another that offers different opportunities. “There is no magic solution,” Westphal said. “As employers, we need to think outside the box to attract talent.” Last year, Westphal Staffing went through the rigorous certification process by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, which affirms that the business is owned, operated and controlled by a woman. The exclusive certification provides a competitive edge when Westphal’s clients need to fulfill
“Lisa really cares about people and has a gift for finding them the right fit,” said Jagodzinski. “I’ve always admired the way she listens intently to identify a person’s strengths and weaknesses.” Great listening skills, positive energy and exceptional follow-through are qualities that Westphal brings to the table for Jagodzinski and other clients. For Westphal, “putting people and businesses together is immensely rewarding.” Outside of improving other’s lives, including her two children who are 10 and 15, Westphal makes the most of her free time. “When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me on the soccer field or a ski hill in the winter. If there’s any time left over at all, I’m engrossed in a book about health or nutrition.”
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Westphal, originally of Manitowoc, moved to Wausau after working at a staffing agency in Appleton for eight years and quickly learned how to roll with the changes of an industry that has many moving parts.
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A dish "Buffalo Chicken Salad" prepared Thursday afternoon by Townies Grill & Malarkey's Pub in downtown Wausau.
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here is something completely satisfying about visiting a restaurant that has improved significantly. I believe this is the case with Townies Grill in downtown Wausau.
When the venue opened as an addition to Malarkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub several years ago, the food was mediocre at best and sometimes disappointing. This all changed within the past 18 months with the excellent decision to bring Tami Herzog in as the head chef. Tami cut her culinary teeth at Hiawatha and Pike Lake before landing at Townies, and she has raised the level of deliciousness during her time there. On a beautiful summer day, my dining companion and I walked around downtown and ducked into Townies to grab some lunch. Watching kids play, people strolling and groups gathering for conversation on The 400 Block while in the dining room almost make a person feel like part of a well-written novel.
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The menu keeps us just as interested. On the appetizer side, a couple of soups, buffalo chicken egg rolls, fresh bruschetta, nachos and wurst bites keep company with the curds and dips. Four salads can be made into wraps, and meat can be added if desired. The fish tacos and lobster mac and cheese have become almost legendary, and there are burgers and a selection of additional sandwiches from which to choose. We decided to start with the clam chowder and then add the Feature of the Day, which was Asian glazed salmon tacos along with the buffalo chicken salad.
I will admit that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a soup snob, so when the cup is placed in front of me, I usually approach it with a bit of skepticism. This clam chowder, however, was a joy to eat. Thick without being clunky and seasoning that included flavors other than salt, it was a soup I would be pleased to order again. The salmon tacos were wonderful. The glaze was almost caramelized
on the fillets, which were nestled into tender flour shells and kept company by some crunchy greens. If you visit Townies on a day when these are offered, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to order them.
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‘Right in your own backyard’ ROBIN OPSAHL DAILY HERALD MEDIA
While many families have to travel far for their outdoor fun this summer, central Wisconsin residents have an opportunity to enjoy the summer right at home — kayaking on Wisconsin rivers.
On the river Just a 20-minute drive east of Wausau on Highway 52, the Eau Claire River is a hotspot for kayaking and canoeing in central Wisconsin. The Eau Claire River begins in Langlade County on Highway 64 and goes over 27 miles down as far as Highway 29. There are multiple access points along the river, allowing kayakers to make their trip anywhere from 2 miles to 17 miles long. Halfway down the river lies the Eau Claire Dells County Park, which hosts hiking trails and campgrounds. The river varies from calm water to falls, with rapids and boulder gardens throughout. This spot will also be popular with wildlife enthusiasts — there are multiple bald eagle nests on the trees of the bank and deer in the surrounding forests.
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Ken Krueger, operations superintendent for the Marathon County Park Department, said the Eau Claire Dells County Park offers places for swimmers and hikers to explore. The dells themselves are not safe for paddlers to go down, he said, but the river upstream and downstream from the park are good for kayaking. “It’s an area that offers people different ways to explore,” he said. “Kayaking is just another way to get to know the Northwoods.” The Eau Claire River isn’t the only kayaking destination in the area: » Big Rib River sits between Taylor and Marathon counties, with the Rib Dells a site for kayakers looking for a challenge. THINKSTOCK
» The Black River, which runs between Taylor and Clark counties, is a more relaxed river strewn with islands and gravel bars good to take picnics on.
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Dino Tlachac paddles in a kayak on the Plover River at Jordan Park in 2013. The park is one of the drop-off points for Nature Treks, which rents canoes and kayaks to people and takes them to different points in the river.
» The Wisconsin River has a handicap access near Wausau Chemical, Krueger said.
Whitewater challenge In addition to rivers, the area has whitewater kayaking courses to challenge paddlers. Most famous is Wausau’s Whitewater Park, which hosts tournaments in whitewater kayaking. Wausau Whitewater, a nonprofit organization that organizes events at the park, also offers classes for beginners to experts on how to whitewater kayak. Margie Wenzel, operations coordinator for Wausau Whitewater, says taking classes is useful because it teaches kayakers skills right away so they don’t have to learn ‘the
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hard way,” such as learning how to read currents of the water, how to get out of your kayak safely, how to empty water if you flip over and more. Wausau Whitewater works with Divepoint Scuba Center, a business with locations in Wausau and Stevens Point, to offer classes, kayak and equipment rentals, and guided tours. Right now, the Divepoint Scuba Center is working with the Boys & Girls Club to teach local children how to kayak, said Wenzel. “Once you start paddling, it’s a skill that stays with you forever,” Wenzel said. “It’s getting (children) active and outdoors, and getting them to putting down electronics.” Wenzel said she is always surprised that three-quarters of the people taking the Whitewater classes aren’t from this area. Many people come up from Milwaukee and Madison, but also from Minnesota, Ohio and other states to vacation and enjoy the outdoors in the central Wisconsin. She said that by holding programs like working with the Boys & Girls Club, more locals will get involved in kayaking here. “People come here because they don’t have what we have,” Wenzel said. “For us, it’s a great resource right in your own backyard.”
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Disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran Pete Mittelstaedt of Elkhorn navigates a rapids in an inflatable kayak as Wausau Whitewater hosted its third annual Team River Runner Weekend at Wausau's Whitewater Park on June 6.
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1. Don’t go kayaking alone. Bring at least one other person in case you run into trouble on the river. If your kayak tips over or you get stuck in between rocks, you’ll be glad you have someone who can help you out. 2. Bring two cars. Not only do you need a car to get your kayaks in the water, but you need one to get back. Park a car at the place you want to get out, and keep the keys with you in a safe place while you kayak. 3. Bring bug spray and sunscreen. Wisconsin summers are known to be buggy, and you don’t want to be bothered by mosquitos and horseflies while you’re out on the water. Getting burned is easy while you’re on the river as well- bring water-
proof sunscreen so you’re well protected even if you get wet. 4. Give yourself enough time. Especially if you’re going through an area with rapids, kayaking can take quite a while. Give yourself at least an hour for every mile on your route, though it will usually take you much less time. Good day trips can be up to 8 miles, but if you only have an afternoon, try not to plan more than 3 or 4 miles of kayaking. 5. Know your skill level. Even though going over rapids sounds fun, you might not want to go over waterfalls your first time kayaking. Guide books often classify rapids by ‘Class’, which go from I to VI. Try to only go on Class I rapids for your first few trips, to make sure you get the hang of rapids.
Inspiring entrepreneurialism in our kids LOUANN SCHULFER
determining how much money it would take to buy the dirt bike, for example, and how many hours they would have to work to make enough money to get to their “reality.”
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hen our sons were very young, my husband, Gene, and I set a goal to have some sort of part-time business for them to run during their teenage years. We wanted Jacob and Zachary to develop a business acumen early in life. We wanted them to grow up with the commitment and responsibility it takes to run a successful business, to feel the exhilaration of success, the disappointment of temporary setbacks and to learn how to think and work their way out of them, to experience what it feels like to earn a dollar and so much more.
We consistently showered them with praise for jobs well done. Imagine parents at an intense sporting event that their child is competing in — our attitudes and affirmations were and still are all of that and then some for business. The 2015 season will be Jacob and Zachary’s eighth year of operating Rolling Hills Driving Range LLC. Their responsibilities have increased with their maturity. Jacob and Zac promote Rolling Hills Driving Range through a Facebook page that Jacob manages. We have regular business development meetings where they brainstorm ways to improve operations and profitability.
Gene and I bought our first small business when we were 24; neither of us had a family history of business ownership nor did we ask for help financially or otherwise. We quickly learned that there was another whole world of experience that came with ownership. What I always wanted to impart upon our sons was, someday, if there is not someone out there to give you a job, you can make your own! Take it up a level and you can even own CONTRIBUTED PHOTO a business that can create jobs for other We wanted Jacob and Zachary to develop people. a business acumen early in life.
Entrepreneurialism and business ownership have become a way of life for Jacob and Zachary. Looking back, it has been a lot of hard work and perseverance from all four of us. Looking forward, I couldn’t be more excited for their futures. LouAnn Schulfer is co-owner of Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals and can be reached at 715-343-9600 or louann.schulfer@lpl.com. www. SchulferAndAssociates.com
When we set this goal, we had no idea how we would fulfill it. We knew it could not interfere with school or wholly compete with extracurricular activities that are important to them, yet be demanding enough necessitate commitment. Many ideas ran through our heads — mowing lawns, making and selling items through eBay — we didn’t have the details, but we held the goal. Then, when Jacob and Zachary were just 7 and 9 years old, a golf driving range that was just one mile from our house had closed with plans to turn back into a hay field. We saw this as a great possibility and called the owners. We spent and borrowed a great deal of money for the land and equipment.
We set an hourly wage and established an 80/20 rule; 80 percent of what they earned went into their Roth IRAs and college accounts and 20 percent of their wage could be used for their personal goals on their reality board. They became fully responsible for the purchases,
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... Tees For Kids, benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network, held on June 8 at Wausau Country Club.
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Tees for Kids volunteers, from left: Shelley Rowe, Amanda Vandehey, Cheryl Radtke, Brenda Reid, Kelly Sampson, Keli Somers and Megan Cyr.
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Ayden Schoonover, right, holds his artwork, while Matt Radtke, left, holds Ayden. Radtke won Ayden’s artwork in an auction at the event.
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