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FROM THE EDITOR:

Welcoming spring

oon the snow will be gone and the grass will be green. While January is the start of a new year, I think of spring as the start of living a new year. During January and February most of us are in the mode to survive the remainder of winter. With summer just months away, March is the month to become serious about exercising off the extra winter pounds, deciding what to plant in the garden and figuring out how to afford a vacation. April and May are the months to start putting the plans into action. Our spring edition of YOU Magazine has inspirational stories from local women whose lifestyles aren’t the same but all encompass exercise. For me exercise is a dreaded task. I enjoy fitness through activity – like walking the dog. These stories about area women are motivating me and they might motivate you to either start or get back on the healthy lifestyle bus. We also kick off three new features while retiring the Ministering Women series. We begin a new series of equally inspiring articles focusing on area women who passionately enjoy their pets. This new section, Your Pets, will include two stories each edition about a local reader and her pet. We cherish our four-footed furry friends. The popularity of cat videos on YouTube is a testament to our joy in their antics. Another new feature is Ask the Kids. In this

feature, a high school student polls classmates about their opinions on a topic. This edition we learn where teenagers want to go for spring break or any vacation. Along with this column, we have information about making a vacation or staycation affordable. Towards the back of the magazine you’ll find another new addition. Your Stories is a feature where you write about something that inspires you. This edition carries a very moving story a mother wrote about her daughter and grandchildren who find the strength and spirit to continue building a beautiful family following a tragic death. As always, we enjoy your feedback. Please let us know who has an inspirational story to share, a fun craft room, a well-loved pet or an interesting house. If you’ve written an article you would like to share, email it to us. We can’t make any promises, but we’ll print as many as we can in the space we have. Start reading while you enjoy our spring filled days.

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CONTENTS: FEATURES

HOME

6 Cover Story

40 Do-it-yourself

10 Cover story

42 Home of Chris and Erin Howard

“Live to be fit”

Artful Easter Eggs

Overcoming obstacles

Stately Victorian delights young Marshfield family

14 Makeover

Young mother deserves a day of pampering

45 Do-it-yourself

19 Top 10

Buy some seeds and start your garden seedling plants

20 What’s in your craft room?

HEALTH, BEAUTY, FASHION

The best plants to survive Wisconsin weather and pests

Passionate crafter creates a bit of paradise

46 Your Pets

22 Restaurant Review

Rescued dog becomes part of Marshfield

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24 Restaurant Review

Cat playfully rules the roost

Misty’s Menu, Saratoga

48 Your Health

26 Shops We Love

Traditions on Chestnut, Marshfield

– Focus on Yoga Jane Wengert, Marshfield

28 Shops We Love

50 Your Health

Cropportunities2 LLC, Wisconsin Rapids

30 Women to Know

Christine Zaleski, Julie Rhyner, Kayleen Moll, Laura Williams, Joanne Wayne, Nikki Graf, Lindsay Reimer and Terra Schwark

CHILDREN AND FAMILY 58 Benefits of Wood County WIC program

Helping women, infants and children maintain their health

60 YOU Share

Love, family and friends help mother and children overcome tragedy

61 Parenting Column

Being a mom is enough work for two women

– Focus on Yoga Heidi Goodreau, Wisconsin Rapids

FINANCES

52 Local Ironman Women

Spring break on a budget

Challenging competition fosters friendships

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62 Ask the Kids 63 Regular Car Maintenance Saves $$$ Tips to sensible car maintenance

54 Recipes

Easy soup for healthy, satisfying meal

THIS AND THAT

57 Easy Tea Tips

64 Caught You Looking Good!

Chamomile, jasmine or Earl Gray?

Fun d’Arts, Marshfield, and Hot Pink YOUniversity, Wisconsin Rapids

66 Book Reviews

Bookworm recommendations and “Les Miserable”

68 Things to do

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Dawn Schoenherr works with a client at Total Body Fitness.

awn Schoenherr lives to be fit. She’s the owner of Total Body Fitness in Marshfield, and “Live to Be Fit” is the gym’s slogan. She says it’s about living healthy. “I’m not saying you have to be a perfect size four or a muscle man. It’s just so you live to be fit,” she says. Dawn says her husband Todd feels the same way about fitness. “It’s such a huge passion of ours as individuals and as a couple. We always enjoy working out together,” says Dawn. The couple started the gym in 2009. “We did everything from floor to ceiling. It was quite the adventure, ” she says, adding they had help from Dawn’s two broth-

ers, but it was still a lot of hard work. “We had our fourth child and started this so it was very crazy,” she says.f Dawn drives from her home in Greenwood nearly every day to manage the gym. Todd works as a special education teacher in Stratford. They have four children: Westin is 17, Walker is 13, Jett is 5 and Wynn is 2. Dawn says they’ve had to sacrifice some things. “I'm here and my husband is home with the kids. We try not to miss our kids’ events. They really need us. We are making them the people that they are,” she says. The family works out together in their basement. “Our kids are down there and they are doing spring 2013

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Dawn Schoenherr works with a client at Total Body Fitness. push-ups, and sit-ups and doing weights and they're still young!” she says. Dawn makes sure her family eats healthy. She grinds up vegetables and hides them in her kids’ dinner. She does have one vice: “I have to eat chocolate. It’s my one guilty pleasure.” Dawn has done half-marathons and marathons. She’s done bike races. She also does weight-lifting. She recently took first place for her age group at a figure competition in Minnesota. “I worked out three hours a day for eight weeks,” she says about the competition. “I was running the gym, plus training, plus training thirteen women, plus cleaning the gym, plus being a wife and mother to four kids, plus I'm cleaning my own house. My husband and children were just so supportive.”

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Dawn may be training for another competition as she turns forty this year. “I'm always looking for something new. I'm considering doing a half an iron man,” she says. Dawn offers complimentary personal training sessions to help people get acquainted with the equipment. “I feel that the reason a lot of people don't come to the gym is because they are intimidated. It's very scary when you don't know what to do with weights or what to do on the treadmill,” she says about per-

sonal training for clients. The gym has a thousand members and is open 24 hours a day. Dawn is one of several personal trainers available to help. “I feel like I'm very connected to people and if they lose weight or are training for something then I want them to succeed. I train them, but they are also my friends,” she says. Dawn believes you have to make your health a top priority. “If you're not healthy what are you going to be? You're not going to be a good mom, you're not go-

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‘Life is always good’

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THREE THINGS WITH HOLLY BOEHM ... Three things I never leave the house without: » Saying ‘I love you’ to my family. You never know when it will be the last time. » A sense of humor. » My cellphone. Three things I like to do when I have time for myself: » Run » Redecorate a room which would include shopping! » Draw and paint Three favorite indulgences: » Gourmet-flavored coffee in the morning while cranking music. » Dark Chocolate » Wine with lots of laughter and/or deep conversation with family and friends. Three things most passionate about: » My husband and children. » Staying strong both physically and mentally. » Making a difference, big or small, everyday, somehow, in someone else’s life.

Jodee Boyd for You MagazineHolly Boehm teaching her class butts and guts recently at the South Wood County YMCA in Wisconsin Rapids. JODEE BOYD /FOR YOU MAGAZINE

olly Boehm deftly balances on an exercise ball at the South Wood County YMCA in Wisconsin Rapids. The action could illustrate a metaphor for Boehm’s life, a life that includes balance and overcoming obstacles. “I am a survivor of a lot of things,” Boehm, 48, Wisconsin Rapids, said. Those things include growing up in what Boehm described as a dysfunctional family, abusive relationships as an adult and a severe vehicle accident less than two years ago. It’s difficult for her to share some of her past, a past she has worked to move away from, but not totally forget. “I’ve works so hard to work through the stigma, the stereotypes that come from people knowing things about you,” Boehm said. Boehm is working on a book to capture her past, which has presented some emotional challenges. “I have stopped from time to time because

it’s extremely painful to revisit those places you have to revisit to write it,” Boehm said. Still, her view of life is positive and optimistic, and the smile rarely leaves her face. Keeping fit has helped her deal with life’s challenges, physically, mentally and emotionally. “I turned to physical fitness, probably in my teen years, because my family was very dysfunctional,” Boehm said. “It was my escape. “I have an incredible will,” she said. I stated out having to look out for myself at a very young age.” That way of escape also came to be a lifeline in more ways than one. Injured during an abusive relationship years ago, Boehm found herself in a wheelchair. She dedicated herself to getting herself out of the relationship and out of the wheelchair. Boehm said she was fearful for her life due to the abuse.

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Three things I want my children to remember... » Life is short — have no regrets and do what you are passionate about. Expect the best from yourself — always. Travel the road less traveled when pursuing yourself. Embrace it without letting others steal your joys. » Dont forget to live in the ‘now.’ Don’t waste time thinking of the past unless you need to reflect on a lesson learned. Bad and good experiences shape us. Be better because of the bad and become the good you were meant to be. Forgive, love and make a positive difference with every fiber of your body. The future is to be planned for but not worried about. Be proactive. » Allow yourself to make mistakes; it’s OK. Without that lesson, you can never fully be who you are meant to be.Take chances and never wonder ‘what if.’It truly is injustice to yourself to be afraid.

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Jodee Boyd for You MagazineHolly Boehm teaching her class butts and guts recently at the South Wood County YMCA in Wisconsin Rapids. JODEE BOYD /FOR YOU MAGAZINE

“It was going to (kill me), if I didn’t end up at The Family Center,” Boehm said, referring to the shelter for victims of domestic violence in Wisconsin Rapids. While successful, it would not be the last life-altering challenge she would face. In September of 2011, Boehm was involved in a serious vehicle crash. She had taught a “Butts and Guts” class at the YMCA the morning of Sept. 6; it was also the first day of school. Later that morning, Boehm was involved in the crash. Both her feet were broke, along with shredded ligaments. Her head went through the windshield. “I was asked at the scene if there was a church (rescuers) could call; they didn’t think I was going to make it,” she said. As in the past, she wasn’t about to give up. “When you picture yourself dying, you picture yourself old (in a hospital bed), with your kids around you,” Boehm said. She climbed that mountain in her life and, in fact, is back to teaching classes at the YMCA. She runs two miles a day. “I was told when I started walking, I

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should be very grateful to be doing so, and I am,” Boehm said, explaining she does have plates and screws in her feet. She credits her state of fitness before the crash to her recovery. Getting back to a fitness regime, both personally and as a teacher, was a challenge Boehm threw out to herself. “I wanted to tackle something I didn’t think I could do, like I had something to prove to myself,” she said. “I didn’t want to feel vulnerable again.” The smile seldom leaves her face as she shares her stories. “Somebody said, ‘How many lives do you have? You’re like a cat,’” Boehm said. While she has moved on — she is happily remarried since 2009, sharing her life with her husband, Gregg Boehm, and her three children and her husband’s three children — she keeps the past nearby, not close enough to cloud her future, but close enough to keep her grounded and appreciative. “My proud moment right now is because of places we’ve been, mentally and physically,” Boehm said. “I have three children; I can say I love being in their space and I love the peospring 2013

ple they’ve become.” Communication is key to both the past and present, she said “I think it’s these experiences that have shaped us to be who we are,” Boehm said. “You can persevere through things; it just takes patience, a lot of communication, time and love.” Boehm also finds silver linings among the clouds that have passed through her life — if not for the car crash, she would not have had a body scan, and doctors would not have found an issue with her thyroid. “The pain reminds me that I’m alive, and that’s to be celebrated,” she said. “When stuff happens to you, when life throws you a curve ball, you have two choices: You can sit and feel sorry for yourself, letting it become you and shape you, or you can do something about it and become better of it, helping others through the wisdom and pain you acquired because of it. “Knock on wood, life is always good,” Boehm said with a hearty laugh. “I enjoy life.”

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s a young, single mom, Becky Arrowood, 26, was delighted to be the subject of the Spring edition of YOU Magazine makeover and she was just as happy with the

final results. “I’ve never done anything like this. I’ve always had long hair. Doing something different with it was a lot of fun,” Becky says when she talked about her experience. “I’d never had my hair styled before. And having someone else do my nails was fun. Just having an entire day to myself was really nice.” Becky and her children, ages 2 and 4, have been staying at the Marshfield Hannah Center while Becky learns parenting, financial management and job skills. “I found out about (Hannah Center) while looking on the Internet. This is giving me the chance to get back onto my feet. I’ve gotten a job and I’m looking for an apartment,” she says about her experience with the Hannah Center, a facility dedicated to meeting the needs of women in crisis.

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Becky’s day began with body sculpting at Contours Body Sculpting, LLC done by Echo Means, owner and manager. Body sculpting reduces cellulite as well as tightening, toning and defining the body, Echo says. By reducing the cellulite, body sculpting tightens and firms a person’s body, she says. All the products used are natural and help the body to eliminate toxins to restore nutrients lost through aging or sun damage. These restoring products replenish the skin’s natural elasticity, she says. Through the sculpting process

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The next stop was a nail appointment at Forget Me Not Nails where shop owner Robin Rode used 21-Day Gel Polish. “These polishes hold up extremely well for all nail types and problem,” says Robin about Becky’s manicure. Unlike some nail polishes, 21-Day Gel Polish causes little if any damage to finger nails, says Robin. “If anything my clients have used 21-Day Gel to strengthen and grow their own nails out,” says Robin. “It’s also a great in-between product after wearing acrylics as well!” The amount of color choices for the nail polish was vast, says Becky.

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“It was hard to decide. The blue sparkly one is what I picked. I spent a lot of time debating between the pink or the blue and chose the blue because it’s my favorite color,” Becky says. The durability of the polish is a nice surprise, she says. “(Robin) told me it would last a long time but I was still surprised that it’s looks this nice. Usually when I put on nail polish, it starts to peel off the next day,” Becky says.

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highlights to frame her face and flatter her new cut. I wanted her to feel young and fresh while looking professional and confidant,” Randi says. “The smile that I got when she saw her completed look warmed my heart and told me that she loved it as much as I did. I’m so thankful to whomever nominated Becky because I can’t think of anyone more deserving,” Randi says. The favorite part of the makeover was the hair style, Becky said. “I really like how it looks now. My hair feels so nice and looks really good cut like this,” she says.

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During the makeup session at Merle Norman Cosmetics and the Day Spa Boutique, Becky says she learned a lot about what to do and what not to when applying makeup. Katie Dahlke from Merle Norman showed Becky options for makeup and the two women agreed on a natural looking style. “When Katie asked me what I wanted, I said, ‘Surprise me.’ I really like everything she chose. The colors were beautiful and when I picked up my kids after I was done my daughter looked sort of puzzled,” Becky said adding her daughter told her she was very pretty. The makeover began with Katie showing Becky the basics of skincare and make-up.

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hese plants are among the favorites of Wood County Horticulture Educator Teri Lessig. The following Top 10 garden plants are very cold-hardy which means they can survive the winters in northern Wisconsin. All are hardy to zone 4 and some to zone 3. Many of these plants are perennials – plants that live for more than two years.

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F Melissa put Scrabble tiles to work as coasters and plans on using old game boards to be put to use decorating a headboard. The basket is full of cards, notes, and other items hand crafted for gifts. She is also a scrapbook consultant for Creative Memories.

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rom scissors and glue to yarn and buttons, Melissa Darr of Pittsville, has created a crafter’s utopia. Tucked away in a corner room of her basement, Melissa is able to find an enjoyable past-time with an endless array of crafting projects and ideas. “I find a lot of my inspiration off of Pinterest. I am also very big on up-cycling – turning junk into something grand. I love garage sales and picking through second hand shops. It’s amazing what you can find. And what you can make,” Melissa says and laughs. Melissa has made magnets with scrabble tiles and designed her own decorated note pads. Even old picture frames have received a fresh and new makeover based on Melissa’s incredible imagination. “I love trying new things. Sometimes, they turn out and sometimes they don’t. But it sure is fun trying,” Melissa says. She has even made homemade fire starters which is nothing more

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than using something very flammable such as dryer lint or sawdust. By packing the selected material into an egg carton, she then adds melted candle wax left over from old candles, which even adds a great scent. It dries, then voila, ready to use. Quick and easy. Over the last three years, Melissa has found pure enjoyment in making hand-made crafts for home and for gifts. Not only does she make scarves, but something new she is experimenting with is coffee cozies, a knitted coffee cup sleeve to keep your coffee warm. Even Melissa’s daughter has picked up on the crafting. “Allie will come home from college and even have an idea or two. We spent an entire weekend before Christmas and made some wine glasses, and she designed a lighted wine bottle decorated with water beads. It turned out great,” Melissa says. Melissa explains how she prefers to give a hand-made gift rather than buying a gift as it has more meaning and it is more personal. Not only that, she can personalize the gift with a name or something even more specific. The crafting room is simple and continuing with her up-cycling theme, Melissa uses her grandmother’s kitchen table along with the family dining room table she grew up with as her crafting hub. There is an array of jars, boxes and even a dresser where Melissa has organized her buttons, glitter, glue, beads, popsicle sticks, jewels, charms and many others supplies. “What’s great about this room is that if I am interrupted or just in the middle of a project, I can just leave it. I don’t have to clean it all up and it doesn’t interfere with the rest of the household,” Melissa explains. But Melissa’s creativity doesn’t end with crafting; she also loves baking, trying different recipes and coming up with new ideas for her family. It’s just another to connect for her loved ones.

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any years ago when I was eating at the family dinner table, it was concluded that our mom should open a restaurant. There was a time she was preparing food for eight people on a regular basis. This was not too unusual for many families years ago. The small kitchens of the past could bring to the table some amazing meals. Just to treat us once in awhile, Mom did allow us some individual input on how we would like our eggs done. Hard, runny, or scrambled. I found not having a preference was the best, as that was usually first served. The most difficult part of meals for Mom was coming up with ideas. She usually hit the mark, and we also learned to try and like nearly everything. Mom never took up restaurant cooking. Linda Aden, owner of Linda Lou’s Café, has taken her cooking skills from the family kitchen to the public place. I was very happy to see her Café open at 126 S. Central Ave. It offers the casual family-like atmosphere as several other places in Marshfield. The dining room tables

and chairs give the sense of days gone by, when families always sat down together for meals. Linda Lou’s Café provides a wonderful spot to get together for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. The menu offers a wide selection of breakfast items, and lunchtime will have you looking

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at salads, soups, wraps, sandwiches, and burgers. The menu selection is complimented with daily specials. These menu specials and prices are also posted on Facebook at Linda Lou’s Café. Homemade Desserts are also something to go with your morning coffee, or your lunch. The cinnamon rolls are wonderful! It is worth taking one home if your lunch did not leave room for dessert. The next time you are thinking about breakfast or lunch out with your family or a group of friends, stop in and visit at Linda Lou’s. Gather around for buttermilk pancakes, bacon, and eggs for breakfast. A lunch gathering with some burgers, or the Grilled Chicken on a Ciabatta bun with a cup of Chili! Just a hint: Look or ask about the fresh baked desserts. It might be good to order one before they are gone. You can always take it home to enjoy later.

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Home cooking pleases customers By Deb Cleworth YOU Magazine

ome people still aren’t aware of the good food being served at Misty’s Menu, a small restaurant in Saratoga. “We get people who say they’ve lived here all their life and have never been here,” said Misty Nelson, who has owned the business with her husband, Brian, for the last 11 years. “Once you try it the first time, you keep coming back.” Nelson credits the restaurant’s success to good food, hard work and always looking for ways to improve. The Nelsons have been involved in the food service business in one way or another most of their lives. Brian Nelson worked for the previous owner several years ago. “At the time we bought (Harriet’s Kitchen Nook, from Harriet Brown), he was working for a food distribution company and was delivering here,” Nelson said. One of the initial challenges was keeping up the good reputation the previous owner had while trying to make changes, Nelson said.

That has worked for longtime customer Pat Raulin, 61, of Saratoga. Raulin has been stopping at the location since it was Melva’s — “A couple of restaurants ago,” he said. “The food is good; the price is fair; the people treat you really well,” Raulin said. Raulin usually stops in for breakfast once or twice a week, and sometimes also gets lunch or dinner at Misty’s Menu. “We try and make it a homey atmosphere, and I think we do it pretty well,” Nelson said. “We’ve learned a lot from taking it over from here, and over the 11 years, we’ve learned a lot ourselves,” she said. While the business continues to draw in new, local customers, some customers live outside the neighborhood. One Stevens Point customer visits once a week to buy one of Brian Nelson’s homemade specialties — pie bread, a combined bread and pie creation topped with streusel and icing, Nelson said. The bread usually is availalble from Thursday afternoon thorugh Sundays — unless it sells out, Nelson said. The $5 creation is a customer favorite. “It just went out of this world,”

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Misty Nelson of Misty’s Menu holds a grilled cheese sandwich made with Texas toast and homemade potato chips and a pickle on the side. CASEY LAKE/FOR YOU MAGAZINE

Nelson said. The owners try to keep their prices reasonable — between $4 and $10. The restaurant’s breakfasts, fish fries and desserts were voted first place in the People’s Choice of South Wood County contest held in March, with its lunches and dinners receiving a

second place honor. The contest was part of the 2011-12 Heart of Wisconsin Community Leadership Program and was geared to draw interest in local businesses and services. “We try and stay priced pretty fairly, although it gets harder and harder,” Nelson said, referring to rising food costs. The restaurant business is hard work, Nelson said. Some customers tell her they don’t know how she and her husband can work together all day. The couple have been together 25 years, and have only worked apart for two of those years. Misty Nelson takes care of the front of the restaurant and bookwork, while Brian Nelson handles most of the kitchen duties. Misty’s Menu has about 15 full- and part-time employees, many who have been on staff for at least seven years. “We like what we do, and it’s like family here,” she said. Misty’s Menu is located at 9041 Highway 13 S., Saratoga, and is open from 6 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday; and from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The restaurant can be reached at 715-325-2330, at mistysmenu@gmail.com and on Facebook.

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ooking for unique style, design and even taste for an upcoming party? Or maybe you’re just looking to add little flare to dinner table. Then Traditions on Chestnut is the perfect spot. Besides an extensive variety of serving ware, pots and pans, cooking gadgets and linens Traditions on Chestnut also offers cooking classes that will make your mouth water. About eight years ago, Jill McCauley, Traditions owner and manager, wanted to bring something different to the area. She was motivated by the growing awareness of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The importance of good eating and educating people how to cook healthy inspired Jill to open Traditions on Chestnut. Following the Mediterranean Pyramid, Jill teaches her class about whole foods and every day cooking. “My philosophy is: If it doesn’t taste good, why bother eating,” Jill says. “It’s about trying to get people to try different items in their lives. Add flavor and increase the experience. We work with time-tested recipes so the flavors are all there.” Not only does she teach cooking but there is also an education behind every main ingredient. She also teaches simple techniques that will help with left over dishes or even add flavor to those hard-to-get-the-family-toeat vegetables like asparagus and brussel sprouts. Want to get that “fishy” scent out of cooking fish? No problem. While the classes are only two hours long, the fun and creative recipes will last for years. “There is a social aspect to our cooking classes. They are so much fun. We have singles, couples, and friends who laugh and get to try things they may have never made at home,” Jill says. Traditions on Chestnut has three work stations and each class has up to six students. The schedule varies and there are many seasonal events along with private events. Jill’s knife skill class is very popular. Students learn how to use, store and sharpen different styles of knives. The class also takes the mystery out of deciding the correct knife to use. While teaching classes, students also learn about various types of pots and pans, stainless versus Teflon coated.

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In addition to the cooking experience, the store has an abundant selection of beautiful Italian serving dishes along with European linens, American made accents and even candles to complete the dining experience. Traditions on Chestnut specializes in open stock so you can pick and choose exactly what you need. Jill has been very selective about the products and cooking classes she offers. Researching good quality for the right price has taken time but clearly her clients and customers are very appreciative of having big city quality available locally. “I head to market about three to four times a year. I am heading out in a couple of days, shopping for next Christmas and getting new ideas,” Jill explains. “I like to have something here for everyone and unique gift shopping.”

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A home away from home for scrapbookers Story by Jesse Austin / Photos by Casey Lake For YOU Magazine centuries-old art form serves as the foundation for a new member of the downtown Wisconsin Rapids business community. Situated in a renovated home located near the banks of the Wisconsin River, Cropportunities2 LLC combines all the product offerings of a full-service scrapbook store with the creative trappings of a home-away-from-home social retreat. “We provide scrapbookers with a setting in which they can relax, create and share family memories among like-minded crafters,” said Amy Wemark, owner. While the practice of collecting personal memories goes back to 1500s-era England, the art — and industry — of scrapbooking really began to take off in the 1980s as a

Amy Wemark (right) owner of Cropportunities works with Karen Wolf, (left) of Saratoga on a project.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION 6Cropportunities2 LLC is located at 380 Third Ave. S.. Wisconsin Rapids. 6Hours: 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Scrapbookers also can call for an appointment. 6Call 715-712-0399, email answers@cropportunities.net or go to www.cropportunities.net for more information.

popular pastime in the United States. This craft allows people to preserve personal and family memorabilia such as photographs, printed media and artwork. Albums often are decorated and sometimes contain journal entries. Cropportunities2 offers more than 1,000 square feet of comfortable scrapbooking table space on its main floor. Wemark provides her guests with scrapbook punches, die cut machines and other scrapbooking supplies, along with an Idea Library stocked with books and magazines flowing with scrapbook ideas. The main floor also is home to a retail operation, divided into themed sections that offer scrapbookers all the basics, from card stock to adhesives. “(Customers) can take time to browse our shelves for unique and custom products that are not

easy to find at larger retail chains,” Wemark said. Wemark pointed out that the Cropportunities2 experience does not have to be limited to a few hours. The attic area of the building is reserved for overnight guests, complete with bed linens, pillow and comforter, along with extra blankets if needed. A full bathroom on the first floor treats visitors the comforts of home. A full kitchen is stocked with cookware for guests who choose to prepare their own meals. A private parking lot is available for overnight stays. A spacious upstairs room will be available by April and will offer dormitorystyle accommodations for 10. The house generates plenty of natural light, complemented by ample overhead lighting. Cropportunities2’s location within eye shot of the Wisconsin River adds to the creative atmosphere, according to Wemark. “Our priority is to provide a fun and relaxing environment where visitors feel right at home,”

Wemark said. Wemark’s own passion for crafts came early in life. While she and her sisters were growing up in northern Iowa, Wemark’s mother engaged in numerous crafts, and her grandmother insisted that they all learn how to sew. Wemark’s love for scrapbooking developed about 10 years ago. She enjoyed the creative aspect of the craft, but has found that much of the pleasure is social – sharing the art and the memories with family and friends. She followed up on that interest by co-founding in 2005 the original Cropportunities, in Marshfield. After her partners moved away, Wemark re-located the business to her farm just outside of Wisconsin Rapids. Her current location, she said, affirms her long-time vision of a spacious work and lifestyle environment that can attract out-of-town visitors. “Being so close to the river makes this an ideal site, and I always love to show off our com-

One of the rooms filled with items for scrap booking at Cropportunities in Wisconsin Rapids. CASEY LAKE/FOR YOU MAGAZINE munity to others,” Wemark said. Her devotion to the Wisconsin Rapids community began in 1999, when Renaissance Learning recruited her from Cleveland, Ohio, to assume her “day job” position as a product developer. She views Cropportunities2 as her “stress relief, my break away from the everyday.”

Now, through Cropportunities2, Wemark offers that “breakaway” via a variety of options. These include monthly classes, club meetings and reservationonly special events such as birthday parties, showers, bachelorette parties or “any excuse to get together with friends,” Wemark said with a laugh.

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Banking on the future with DNA By Laura Ullman | For YOU Magazine

hristina Zaleski knows DNA. As a matter of fact she recently had her own DNA preserved. Christina is a genetics counselor at Prevention Genetics in Marshfield. She believes that “banking” her DNA is a smart thing to do. “The future of medicine is turning to genetic testing where from a blood sample you can find out what the cause of your current medical problem is or what health risks you might face in the future based on what your genetic predisposition is,” Christina says. Deoxyribonucleic acid, commonly known as DNA, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all living organisms. Prevention Genetics is a certified genetic testing laboratory that offers more than six hundred gene tests. The company does testing for clients from around the world, and boasts expertise on very rare genetic conditions. Clients are health care providers and clinics or hospitals. As a genetic counselor, Christina works with health care providers who have patients trying to confirm a diagnosis or facilitate family testing. She helps to answer questions about testing options, coordinates samples, and works closely with her colleagues and the PhD Team to answer questions about the interpretation of rare findings. Her client list includes health care providers around the world, including the Marshfield Clinic. For the general public, the company offers DNA banking, meaning they preserve and store a person’s DNA for possible future use. Christina explains the genetic technology is expanding. “In the upcoming years undoubtedly technology will continue to develop and there will be tests on the market to understand common diseases and how genes interact. But if we don't have a sample saved from key family members then that testing may not be useful to us,” she says. Most people plan for their financial future by completing a will and buying life insurance. Christina believes that DNA banking is a way to plan for the future health of your family. “Someday my children might need genetic

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information from me or my husband, our parents, or even grandparents. By banking samples on my own family now I know that the DNA is there if my family needs it for testing in the future,” she says. Christina banked her DNA, along with the DNA of four generations of her family: her two children, her husband, both sets of their parents, and her grandparents. She says it’s an investment for the future. “If your grandmother is battling a garden variety breast cancer, in the future you and your doctors might need to know if there were inherited risk factors, and which family members may be at increased risk and which ones may not, so that their healthcare can be personalized.” Christina has lived in the area all of her life. Her parents own the Buck-A-Neer Supper Club in Rozellville. Her brother is Rich Seubert, former New York Giants guard who helped the team to a 1998 Super Bowl win. Christina has a master’s degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling. She lives near Stratford with her husband and two children. spring 2013

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WOMEN TO KNOW: JULIE RHYNER

Making beer with a woman’s touch Story and Photo by Laura Ullman For YOU Magazine any of us choose a wine to go with our meal. Julie Rhyner of Stratford likes to pair a beer to go with hers. And it’s usually a beer that she has brewed herself. She says pairing different foods with beer is fun. “It's great to make something yourself. It’s like cooking. You can tweak things and have the joy of serving it to people and saying I made this,” she says. Julie didn’t always feel that way about beer though. “I really hated beer,” she says. “When I met my husband I told him I didn't like beer. He said, ‘I love you but I'd really love you if you drank beer with me.’” Julie’s husband Gary introduced her to some beers that have more flavor, like dark and imported beers and she found that she liked them. After that they started making beer on the stove from a kit. Julie says it was easy because everything was included and you didn’t have to do much. But after a while, they wanted to have more control over the brewing process. “That’s the beauty of making beer. You can try almost anything,” she says. “You can try different combinations of malts and hops and yeasts. You can do different things to your water. There are a lot of things you can add to impart flavors to the beer.” Julie likes to experiment with spices, like coriander. She’s even added orange peel to her brew. Julie is one of only a few women in the area who make beer. “My husband says he’s created a monster,” she says. Julie has spent many years learning about beer and the brewing process. It’s something she and Gary enjoy doing together. They’ve made ambers, porter, and stouts. They recently made a Belgian Chocolate Stout that Julie says gave them a bit of a surprise. “That turned out very nicely. But it had a very aggressive fermentation and it blew the cap off the container. We had stuff on the floor and on the cupboard because we had it here in the kitchen,” she says. Julie prefers kegging her beer over bottling it because it’s easier. Some beers are ready to drink in a few weeks. Some will keep for years. Julie would like to see more people try it. “I don't want to scare people off because it's

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complicated but it doesn't have to be. You can make good beer. We encourage people to start, and try the easy way first. And if you like it then can go on to something harder,” she says. The couple has gotten involved with something called “group brewing”, where everyone has their boil kettle set up in different spots and people make different beers. “We've also done really large batch brewing where it's hundreds of gallons of beer being made and then you divide it up and add different kinds of yeasts to each,” she says. Julie and Gary belong to the MASH club: Marshfield Area Society of Home Brewers. They meet at Blue Heron Brew Pub and bring spring 2013

home brews to share. “People will tell you what they think of your beer, and sometimes if things go wrong they can help you with that too,” says Julie. Julie’s beer-making has been put on hold recently. She was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent a bone marrow transplant in December. She hopes to return to brewing very soon. “As soon as the doctor gives the okay, I'll be back at it,” she says. Julie and Gary are both nurses at the Marshfield Clinic. They’ve been married for 25 years. When they’re not making beer, they enjoy walking, biking, and snowshoeing.

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Growing Marshfield’s community gardens By June Thompson Photos by Laura Hiller For YOU Magazine

ayleen Moll is a lady who knows a lot about mobilizing a community to develop community gardens in Marshfield. She is a Prevention Specialist at Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach and works closely with the Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition. “I encourage gardening because it is a cost-effective way for people to raise their own food, learn a gardening skill, and use local resources on available local land,” Kayleen says. “Gardening provides local food security for those in need.” Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition’s Growing Together Community Gardens has been around for five seasons. The 80 garden plots are located at First Presbyterian Church (36), Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (20) and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (24). The churches “have graciously allowed space on their properties and have helped Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition insure that Marshfield’s Community Gardens continue to provide healthy, organic foods for local citizens and Marshfield food pantries,” Kayleen says. These gardens allow community members, who would otherwise be unable to garden, to grow their own fresh produce, share gardening tips/techniques with other gardeners, allowing them the opportunity to donate fresh produce to local pantries. “The use of the plot requires a

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commitment to maintain the garden by planting, weeding, harvesting, and cleaning up after the growing season,” says Kayleen. Two garden plots at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church were developed in 2011 to offer an opportunity for Lincoln School fourth grade students, families and community members to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition’s goals were to give families responsibility and a sense of accomplishment, increase appreciation of where food comes from, provide physical activity, increase knowledge of nutrition and health concepts, connect families with nature and provide fresh fruits and vegetables to families, says Kayleen. With limited spacing for gardening, deciding what to plant might be difficult, especially if

you like many kinds of vegetables. Kayleen and her husband, Ryan, have eight garden beds at home. Some of the vegetables they plant each year are: asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, peppers, peas, onions, sweet corn, sweet potatoes and tomatoes. “Growing vegetables is fun and a great way to spend time with your family and friends,” Kayleen says. “It is also a great way to spend time outdoors. You don’t need a large space or a yard to grow vegetables in containers.” Kayleen says there are three basic requirements when gardening: Make sure your vegetables get at least 6-8 hours of direct sun; make sure vegetables get sufficient amount of water; and use moist organic soil such as compost or peat moss.

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WOMEN TO KNOW: LAURA WILLIAMS, JOANNE WAYNE, NIKKI GRAF AND LINDSAY REIMER

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he baton has been passed to four new directors of the Miss Wisconsin Rapids Area Scholarship Pageant, but the mission remains the same -- scholarships for young women. There are four points on the Miss America crown — service, scholarship, style and success. “We will continue to incorporate them in all that we do,” said Laura Williams, one of the new directors. Williams, 27, is joined by Joanne Wayne, 51, Nikki Graf, 27, and Lindsay (Lobner) Reimer, 26. The three younger women competed in the pageant and wanted to stay involved. Wayne became more interested in the pageant when her daughter, Robyn, participated. “Two years ago, I called a friend who was working with the pageant and asked if they could use me,” Wayne said. “I had been thinking about volunteering since my youngest daughter, Robyn, competed in 2006. She loved the pageant experience and gained many skills during the two months of preparation.” Wayne, volunteer coordinator at Grace Lutheran Church, shadowed former directors, Helen Zimmerman and Diane Schroeder, for two

Bakunowicz, Miss Wisconsin Rapids talks with (second left) Joanne Wayne, Laura Williams, Nikki Graf and Lindsey Reimer. The four women will be working on this years Miss Wisconsin Rapids Area Pageant.

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years. Williams works for Nekoosa Coated Products. She competed as did her younger sister, Katie, but not against each other. Katie Williams wore the title of Miss Wisconsin Rapids Area in 2009. “The four of us bring different skills, strengths and knowledge to the pageant,” said Williams, who worked with Zimmerman and Schroeder for three years. “But we all want to reinforce the fact that the pageant will continue to be a strong force in our community.” The pageant shows young women how to develop confidence, maturity and poise through pageant workshops, mock interviews and tips from

the directors, said Reimer, a physician assistant working in family practice at the Aspirus Doctors Clinic in Wisconsin Rapids. Reimer competed in 2005 and again in 2010 when she won the title of Miss Wisconsin Rapids Area. “I want the community to understand the importance of service and scholarship in the pageant; it’s not just glitz and glam,” she said. “There is a big transformation in contestants from the first day of preparation to the day of the pageant.” Graf teaches students in grades four through six at Vesper Community Academy. She competed twice and placed in the top five both times, and was first runner- up in her most recent competition. “I had such a good experience and since then have wanted to be involved in the pageant,” Graf said. “Anything that furthers education is important to me.” Since its inception, the pageant has awarded more than $174,000 in scholarships and allowed 408 enthusiastic contestants the opportunities to learn, grow and laugh. Last year $12,150 was awarded to 28 contestants. “We want the community to know that this wonderful organization will continue as it has for the past 29 years,” Williams said. Preparation for the pageant begins just after Labor Day and culminates with the pageant, set for Oct. 26. Additional information on the pageant can be found on Facebook.

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WOMEN TO KNOW: TERRA SCHWARK

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erra Schwark works in a a profession that was once strictly considered a man’s job. She is the Quick Lane Service Manager at V&H Automotive in Marshfield. She works with customers to ensure they’re satisfied with the service on their vehicles. “Our goal is to make sure a customer is pleased and satisfied with the work we do,” says Terra, who talks with customers and makes appointments for them. “It’s our job to make sure a customer is going to be safe on the road; it’s also our job to protect our customers from any danger on the road,” she says. Terra learned some of her mechanical knowledge from living on a farm in Loyal with her stepdad, Pat Halpin, and her mother, Jenny Halpin. “They inspired me a lot; to follow my dreams and to never be afraid to try something new, and to never let anybody tell you different – that you can’t,” she says. Terra’s interest in the auto industry came from her father, Leonard Hoffman, who is a heavy truck mechanic at V & H Heavy Trucks, also located in Marshfield. Terra got her experience with automobiles while working at Fleet Farm. She started working there in 1999, right after she graduated from high school. From that day she loved working with cars. “I have changed oil and fixed tires myself, but (now) I don’t do it myself anymore,” says Terra. She finds working in the auto industry challenging “because there is so much to learn about vehicles, but that is the fun part of it and learning new things every day,” Terra says. She left Fleet Farm in 2004 to work at V & H Automotive. “Since then I have learned a lot and I love working here. I am very glad with the choices I have made in my life,” she says. “I am very happy to be in the position I am in; I love meeting new people and getting to know them.” Terra is the only woman in the service department. Her goals are to keep doing the work she does, and make certain her customers are pleased with the work, and make certain they are safe. “V&H is a great company to work for,” she says. Terra advises other women in male-dominated professions to “give it a try and not to be scared. It’s not difficult; you learn a lot of stuff as you go.” Quick lane service offers oil changes, multi-point inspection, brakes, batteries, belts, hoses, tune-ups, and fluid/coolant service. Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday. For more information, contact 715389-6221.

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Silhouette Eggs What you need: Hard-boiled eggs at room temperature Food coloring Vinegar Water Silhouettes traced from photos Scissors or x-acto knife Contact paper or duct tape sheet

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From photos, trace the silhouette from a family member, celebrity, animal, or object you would like to display on your egg. (Figure 1) Trace the silhouette and cut from contact paper or duct tape sheet.

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Secure sticky side of silhouette to egg, making sure that the edges are properly sealed. (Figure 2)

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Ukrainian-Style Eggs What you need: Hard-boiled eggs at room temperature Food coloring Vinegar Water Candle or candle wax warmer Toothpick or other pointed object Wipe down eggs with a solution made of one part vinegar and three parts water. Dry eggs well with a paper towel. Using a lit candle or the melted wax from a warmer, draw the design of the areas you would like to stay white. (Figure 5) Prepare the dye for the next lightest color, such as yellow, using the directions for dye in

Create dye by mixing ¼ teaspoon of food coloring, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 cup of water.

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Place egg in dye for 5 minutes or until the egg is desired color. (Figure 3)

Figure 6 the Silhouette DIY. Place egg in dye for required time. Note: Eggs dyed with food coloring will be light in color. Special dyes for Ukrainian egg art may be purchased from craft stores/websites and are much darker/ deeper in color. After the color has dried, coat the areas with wax that you would like to remain yellow. Prepare the dye for the next lightest color, such as orange and dye. Work your way from lightest to darkest colors, adding wax, until your egg is complete. Hold egg over candle flame or light bulb of warmer to melt the wax and remove melted wax with a paper towel to expose designs. (Figure 6)

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This old house delights family Home of Erin and Chris Howard, Marshfield. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO By Cherie Schmidt/Photos by Laura Hiller | For YOU Magazine

f only the walls of a house could talk – the stories would be varied and fascinating. Since the walls are silent, Christopher and Erin Howard of Marshfield have dug into the records and archives of history to learn about their Victorian era home’s magnificent history and well-preserved architecture. Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of West Park Street in Marshfield, Chris and Erin bought their Victorian home in November 2009. Besides the home being grand and gracious, the history behind it was intriguing. Built in 1889 by William Noll, this Queen Ann style went from a

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home to a 30-bed hospital to a clinic known as Dr. Mittelstadt’s Osteopathic Clinic, back to a home again. Over the century, the house has had many renovations. With the love of current and past owners, the home has been restored close to its original design. The upper gazebo located on the east side of the house was once removed, but is now back in place giving Chris and Erin and their two children, Alaina and

Isaac, peaceful summer night enjoyment. Of course, some walls and rooms have been altered for some modern conveniences, but the heart of the house still holds its Victorian awe with some original moldings, structure and stained glass. “The house was ready to move in. Much of the renovations had been done by the previous owners. However, there is always a project to do in a historical home, and we have plans to renovate the fireplaces and farther down the road the attic,” Chris says. Chris and Erin have enjoyed researching the history of their home over the last couple of years, collecting documents, photos, and articles. They even have the blue prints when the home was remodeled in 1904, only 15 years after the house was originally built. “When we decided to move to Marshfield, we looked for almost a year before finding this house, and we’ve had so much fun researching the history,” Erin explains. “We liked the character and loved the history of this house and knew it

would make a great home. It’s in a quiet neighborhood, and I can walk to the grocery store with my kids in summer. The downtown is only a couple of blocks away and we love being so close to the heart of the city.” Before considering moving to Marshfield, Chris already owned a downtown property on Central Avenue – the building which houses The Railroad Antique Mall. Chris and Erin have renovated the apartments above the local store along with the outside facelift that was a part of the city’s Central Avenue Façade Renovation Project in 2010. This building was originally William Noll’s Hardware Shop, the same person who built their house. While Erin and Chris enjoy history, preservation and antiquing this couple is very outgoing and creative, which adds even more character to this amazing home. The couple is very proud to have their home as part of the Marshfield Historic District Walking Tour.

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YOUR PETS

Rescued dog a blessing Story by Breanna Speth / Photos by Laura Hiller For YOU Magazine

arshfield resident Marci Jackson was living in Las Vegas when she took a gamble on a puppy. The stray canine was found wandering the streets of Sin City in February 2007. The woman who found the dog couldn’t keep him, so Marci’s youngest daughter, Molly, convinced her parents to take a chance on the adorable little dog. That day, Finnegan was welcomed into the Jackson family. “He just really needed people and we didn’t want to take a chance that he wouldn’t have a family,” explained Marci. “He captured everybody’s heart. It seemed like it was supposed to be.” With his caramel coloring, pointed face, long legs, and floppy tail and ears, Finnegan is an indeterminate mix of long-legged Chihuahua, Papuan, and Pomeranian breeds. Having been alone on the street for an extensive period of time, the small puppy was in desperate need of medical attention. “He was really emaciated. We could count his ribs from his backbone,” Marci says, adding that without their intervention, the vet determined he was two days from starving to death. “Something bad happened to him. We think he was left behind when someone moved.” It took several months for Finnegan to regain his health, but love from his rescuers did wonders. “We took him home and he did nothing but eat and sleep. He was just silent and in really rough shape.” Initially afraid of men, Finnegan soon bonded with Marci’s husband, Thom. “Wherever he was, Finnegan was. They were very, very good friends,” said Marci. Eventually the young dog started playing and looking healthier. When Thom passed away following complications from illness, Finnegan was a comfort to the grieving family. Now with her children grown and living elsewhere, Marci, who works as a Physician Recruitment Manager in Marshfield, especially values the companionship of her pets, both Finnegan and a 15-year old Ragdoll rescue cat.

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Marci Jackson's rescuted dog, Finnigan “It’s really nice to come home and have someone so excited that you are there,” she says. “After my husband’s death, Finnegan’s helped me keep talking to people and to get out and do stuff. He’s helped me not retreat. When you’ve been a caregiver for as long as I have, you need someone to take care of. When the weather is decent we go on long walks and that’s good for both of us.” Finnegan will often walk for blocks on his hind legs, something other pedestrians find amusing. “He seems to make everyone smile,” said Marci. “Everybody who meets him likes him. He’s a blessing. You can’t help but smile when he’s around.” She is certain having a dog makes life better. “You’ve got somebody to talk to and you’ve got somebody who loves you unconditionally and I think that it’s something everybody needs,” Marci says. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, so Finnegan isn’t telling about his first months of life. Fortunately, it looks like the future has dealt him some good cards.

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Rescued cat deserves her royal status By Breanna Speth Photos by Erin Connell For YOU Magazine eggy Rentz’s adopted cat received eight presents for Christmas, rules the Rentz house like a kingdom, and sits on her humans’ laps as if on a throne. Appropriately named “Princess,” Peggy’s domestic short hair, gray and caramel-colored kitty with a speckled tummy and huge paws, is treated like royalty. The royal kitty wasn’t always pampered. She was brought into South Wood County Humane Society as a stray in October 2010. Peggy and her husband, Ray, have always enjoying sharing their home with a feline, but after their former cat passed away, they reevaluated whether they wanted to have another one. “When we had to put the last

one down, I said I can’t go through this,” Peggy says. “Then, for 3 ½ years we didn’t have a cat.” The hiatus ended one Saturday morning, when after persuasion from Ray, Peggy agreed she too was ready for another kitty. “It hurts to have to put them down, but you have to weigh what you have. That you’ve given them a good home and everything. That they were happy while they lived,” she says. Visiting South Wood County Humane Society, they found Princess. “I think if you can get one at a shelter, you’re doing a good thing,” says Peggy. “We told SWCHS we were getting a cat just to spoil rotten!” After a brief stop for new toys, the Rentz’s brought Princess into their home and into their heart. “She’s a great retirement cat.

She’s just absolutely adorable,” says Peggy. “In the summer, every day she has to go for her walk. She’s really good on a leash. It’s so cute- a big guy (Ray) out there taking the cat for a walk. I think she’s quite an intelligent cat. She figures things out.” Though Peggy loves cats, she stresses that not everyone should be a pet-owner. “To get a pet, it’s important that you understand that they aren’t just a cute little fluffy thing that walks around the house. It really is a lot of work. You truly have to love an animal to take proper care of it,” Peggy says. “You have to understand that you will need carpet cleaner sometimes.” For those who haven’t enjoyed the company of feline companionship, Peggy encourages that the work is worth it. “The rewards are way above the work. I guess that’s why we decided to get another cat.” Cats have been proven to relieve stress, and Princess is no exception. “Owning a cat gives you more patience. I think they just make you happier. They make you laugh

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at the funny things you do. I’m sure it’s the same for dogs, too,” Peggy says. “I think if you have a pet, you’re just happier. When you see a household with a pet, you think ‘oh that’s a nice family.’” The Rentz’s always dot the “I” in “Princess” with a heart and their camera is full of pictures of their regal cat. “How do you put it into words what it does for you to have a pet around? That you can love them and they can love you back,” says Peggy. “They don’t really serve much other purpose other than to spoil rotten.”

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YOUR HEALTH

Yoga as a lifestyle By Cherie Schmidt / Photos by Laura Hiller | For YOU Magazine

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hen people hear the word balance they may think of equal distribution of weight, a balanced diet, managing work, home and kids or even emotional harmony. While these are all definitions of balance it is also a definition of yoga. “For me, yoga is a lifestyle, not an exercise,” Jane Wengert of Namaste Yoga in Marshfield, explains. “Yoga helps me come back to the core of who I am. It has the potential to transform your life. Yoga improves life

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function, mind and body.” Jane explained that Yoga originally was designed for men –religious monks – in order to prepare the body for meditation. To sit for long periods of time, the body had to be in shape to meditate. In our culture yoga is most commonly thought of as a physical practice, but it’s much more than that. What started with a basic certification, Jane’s passion for yoga grew and her desire to move to help others achieve better lives inspired her to pursue her nation-

al certification as a registered yoga therapist. She is due to graduate this spring. Jane travels every six months to California to train with Gary Kraftsow, founder of the American Viniyoga Institute and a leading authority in yoga therapy. This is a clinical training program. Yoga therapy uses adapted yoga techniques to assist individuals facing health issues at any level manage their condition or injury. Jane enjoys meeting with colleagues and the variety of academics that she has connected with through the therapy program. Jane opened Namaste Yoga Studio seven years ago in the Thomas House in Marshfield. As a practicing registered nurse, Jane has found that both careers compliment one another other. It’s a unique blend of Eastern tradition and Western healthcare, she says. “One of the unique aspects of viniyoga

therapy is the importance of the breath. It is really one of the primary tools to access what is happening in your body. The goal for the individuals is to become more self aware and then make their own discoveries and adjustments. You can then participate in improving your state of well-being,” says Jane. With beginner, mixed level, and therapeutic back classes, Namaste Yoga has a class for everyone. Class times vary and group and private sessions are offered. Therapeutic classes focus on specific therapies such as back, shoulders, knees, scoliosis, better digestion, or stress reduction to name a few. Even the surrounding studio environment offers a serene escape for students, adding peace and balance to yoga’s therapeutic treatment. Visit the website namastemarshfield.com for more details.

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oga is more than a job for Heidi Goodreau, 32, of Wisconsin Rapids — it’s a way of life. After taking her first class four years ago at Riverview Medical Center, she now teaches the class. “I love teaching yoga; it is an honor to give the gift of yoga to others,” Heidi says. “When I stepped on my mat for the first time it, was the best thing I ever did, and what I gained from practicing yoga is indescribable.” She teaches under the auspices of YogaFit, the largest yoga fitness education school in the world, with more than 200,000 instructors trained on six continents, according to information the organization’s website.

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Heidi Goodreau of Wisconsin Rapids leads a yoga class at Riverview Medical Center. ERIN CONNELL/FOR YOU MAGAZINE “We have taken the ancient practice of yoga and blended it with exercise science,” Heidi says. “All yoga is based on ‘hatha yoga,’ the physical part of yoga, and I teach ‘vinyasa yoga,’ a flowing yoga style. The poses move fluidly from one to the next, connecting breath and movement.” Goodreau teaches three gentle

flow classes and a chair yoga class in the hospital’s lower-level conference room, in addition to a class for children and teens in the all-purpose room at McMillan Memorial Library. “When I teach, I talk about letting go,” says Heidi. “It’s a time for students to let go of expectations, judgment and competition

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within ourselves and with others.” Heidi talks to her students about feeling and listening to their bodies. “There is always something to work on that allows us to be OK with who we are and where we are in our life’s journey,” she says. Participants don’t have to be flexible or in any sort of shape to enroll in a yoga class, the activity truly is for everybody and every body. “Yoga is composed of various poses and everyone is going to look and feel differently in a pose,” Heidi says. “The pose should fit your body, not your body fitting the pose. “Part of yoga is deep breathing, especially at the beginning of class when we are working on letting go of the day. Just thirty seconds of deep breathing can

reduce the physiological effects of stress, so even if you don’t practice yoga on the mat, practice deep breathing.” The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, stronger muscles, a relaxed/clear mind, reduced stress, increased body awareness, improved posture and balance and it can help the immune and digestive systems. Yoga also helps to decrease the effects of aging, she says. Following the birth of her son, yoga helped her recover and get over the hump of feeling out of shape. It also helped pull her through the stress of being a new mom. Goodreau plans to get back to running, and hopes to run her “come-back half marathon” this spring in Green Bay. She gives some of the credit to yoga. “Yoga helped me gain my confidence and get my running shoes back on,” Heidi says.

Heidi Goodreau of Wisconsin Rapids (standing) leads a yoga class at Riverview Medical Center. ERIN CONNELL/FOR YOU MAGAZINE

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WOMEN DEVELOP FAST FRIENDSHIPS

Local Ironman competitors are Iron Women By Marisa Cuellar | YOU Magazine

fter Jodi Katzenberger, 39, of Marshfield finished her first Ironman triathlon, she became addicted to the rush of training for the race and meeting new people. Katzenberger completed Iron-

man Wisconsin in September with friend and coworker Amanda Seubert, 28, of Marathon City. Seubert said the confidence she gained from completing the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run inspired her to

Jody Katzenberger, left, and Amanda Seubert trained for and completed the Ironman Triathlon in September in Madison. LAURA HILLER/FOR YOU MAGAZINE

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begin training for another Ironman. The women became friends after they learned they had signed up for the same race when Katzenberger provided job training to Seubert, who works as an emergency room nurse at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Katzenberger, who now works as the chief nursing officer at Neillsville Memorial Medical Center, trained with a professional Ironman coach, and Seubert trained herself, but they exchanged training and nutrition advice as they prepared for the race. “Training takes up so much time,” Seubert said. “I just knew I needed to put in a lot of time. My family understood they needed to work around my schedule if they wanted to do things with me.” Katzenberger said her

training program relieved stress and allowed her to be a role model for her two children. Training consisted of long bike rides, runs, swims and strength training seven days a week. Although Katzenberger and Seubert checked into the race together, they saw each other only a few times during the 15 hours it took to complete the triathalon. They relied on contact with family members, fellow athletes and volunteers for encouragement throughout the race. Katzenberger communicated with her family via phone, and members of her training team provided support during the race. “The people you meet in triathlons are amazing,” Katzenberger said. “One woman did the Ironman during her

cancer treatment.” “There were big husky guys dressed in bikinis who would run next to you and tell you you’re amazing,” Seubert said. Finishing the race was a proud moment for both women. “When I heard the guy say, ‘Jody Katzenberger, you are an Ironman,’ and you run down the chute by the capitol and people are cheering, I was in tears,” Katzenberger said. “That was so worth it right there.” Seubert said completing her first Ironman made her confident that she will be able to complete a second. Katzenberger and Seubert plan to complete Ironman Louisville together in August. They plan to train together by running half and full marathons and swimming together at the YMCA.

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LIGHT, EASY SOUPS By Kayleen Moll | For YOU Magazine

oups can be healthy and can help you manage your weight without being hungry. The soups that are filling and healthy are the broth and vegetable based soups. Stay away from the creamy high-fat soups and the canned soups that can be loaded with sodium. Also, pay attention to serving size. Many cans contain two or more servings. You can boast the nutrition, flavor and fiber of a soup by adding your favorite vegetables, protein, herbs and spices. A benefit of eating soup is that it can help you slow down and savor your meal. Soup is a warm concoctions that tends to slows eaters down which allows people to notice they are full.

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Split peas. CASEY LAKE/FOR YOU MAGAZINE

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Number of Servings: 6 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00

Ingredients: 1-½ cups split peas 6 cups water 1 medium onion, diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp dried parsley 2 medium carrots, grated

Directions: In a large pot, combine split peas and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and let simmer until tender (1 hour). Add onion, potato, garlic powder, dried parsley, and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Transfer soup mixture in batches to a blender, and puree until smooth. Return to heat and warm through. Serve.

Nutrition Facts: Amount Per Serving Calories 210 Calories from Fat 5 Total Fat 1g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 25mg Total Carbohydrate 41g Dietary Fiber 12g Sugars 6g Protein 12g Source: www.cdc.gov

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Squash Soup

Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 onions (medium, chopped) 2 carrots (medium, chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 cup tomato puree (canned) 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium 4 cups winter squash, cooked 1 ½ Tbsp. oregano (dried) 1 ½ Tbsp. basil (dried)

½ lb. broccoli ½ lb. cauliflower ½ quart fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup fat-free half and half 1 medium celery rib, chopped 1 small onion, diced ¼ tsp. pepper 1/8 tsp. nutmeg ½ cup flour 1 garlic clove, minced ½ cup shredded, low-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions: In a large saucepan, warm oil over medium heat. Stir in onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, covered. Stir in the tomato puree, chicken broth, cooked squash, and herbs. Bring soup to simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information: Number of Servings: 6 Calories: 150 Total Fat: 3 g Source: United States Department of Agriculture

Instructions: Heat a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and celery; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add broccoli, cauliflower and broth. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, combine fat-free half and half with flour and whisk until smooth. Stir into the saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Stir in pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Place one-third of the soup in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Return pureed soup mixture to pan and stir.

Nutritional Information: Number of servings: 8 Serving size: 1/8 of recipe Calories: 90 Total fat: 1 g Source: Marshfield Clinic

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Health Benefits of Tea Many Americans would never give up their morning cup of coffee, not even for all the tea in China. In recent years, however, many have been swapping their standard brew for a healthier alternative: tea. Whether green, black, herbal, white, chamomile, hibiscus, or oolong, tea offers many health benefits. Johnilee Slark, RD, CD, who is a dietitian in Nutrition Services at Marshfield Clinic, encourages patients to choose tea as a healthy beverage, especially as a substitute for soda and other high-calorie drinks. “As far as recommendations, I always encourage the lower-calorie beverages: water number one, and milk beverages. Tea would be an alternate flavor to water,” says Johnilee. Tea also has less caffeine than coffee, making it a healthier selection for many patients. “Tea would have half the amount of caffeine that coffee would have. Tea has about 20-60 mg per cup, coffee 50-300mg. That’s significant,” she says. Along with less caffeine, studies indicate that both black and green tea also provide additional health benefits, including improvement in the widening of blood vessels in the heart, decreased blood clotting, and most importantly, antioxidants, specifically flavonoids. Other studies indicate benefits such as improved mental alertness and lower LDL choles-

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MOS’ HOW-TO: MAKING A PERFECT CUP OF ENGLISH TEA There’s no mystery to making tea. It’s easy to make a good cup of tea following these simple directions: 1. Place tea bag in mug and add just enough milk to cover. 2. Bring water to a boil and pour into mug. 3. Add two teaspoons of sugar, ensuring it goes directly onto the floating tea bag, then give a brief stir. 4. Allow to steep for 3 minutes, remove tea bag, stir and say hmmmm, that's a great cuppa!!

terol. “I think the strongest evidence right now that is out there is for heart health,” says Johnilee. “Studies did look at black tea intake in heart health and reported a decreased incident of heart attack, low cholesterol level, and significantly lower blood pressure.” She emphasizes that although the benefits of drinking tea are evident, it is not a cure for any condition, heart or otherwise. “There’s no magic food,” Johnilee says. “People are looking for that quick fix, but there is no magic food that will speed up metabolism. From a dieting standpoint, we often get that question.” Those looking for a supernatural health drink will need to look elsewhere, but those seeking a warm drink with reputable health benefits can enjoy tea at many locations in Marshfield. One place with a popular kettle is The Daily Grind, 236 S. Central Avv. Vicki Panske, a Daily Grind barista, has spring 2013

seen an increase in tea sales in recent years, something she attributes to customers pursuing a healthier lifestyle. “We hear that people are asked to cut down on coffee, so they are going the tea route,” she says. “We have about 50 varieties of loose leaf and tea bag.” With this wide selection, from the bestselling Gunpowder Green Tea to the Ginger Peach, Seattle Market Spice, and traditional English Breakfast varieties, The Grind is definitely gaining steam as the place for tea. One local resident that knows his way around a “cuppa” is Mohsan “Mos” Din. Din was born in Pakistan and raised in London, and both nations are steeped in tea history. “Tea is used to socialize, given when bad news is received, drank with a slice of cake, drank for no reason at all as it can be so habitual that when twiddling your thumbs you decided to make tea,” Din says. “The process of making a cup of tea can also be calming in itself.”

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YOUR STORIES

Family perseveres despite tragedy & loss

Amy and her children relax on the couch following the school day. Pictured from left are Tanner Schultz, Elias Scheel, Amy Scheel, and Lindy Scheel. Following the death of her husband, Amy returned to the workforce and also attends college. Tanner helps Amy with many of the daily chores. Story by Judy Decker / Photos by Cherie Zogleman | For YOU Magazine

hey say people don’t know what they have until it’s gone, but my daughter Amy knew. She had a good, simple, loving family, three great kids and a hard-working, loving husband, and then it was gone. We were celebrating Christmas early, and it started to snow. After supper, we opened gifts and took pictures. About midnight, the guys decided to run to the store. The weather was much worse, but men think they are invincible. Neither had taken a cell phone or was dressed warm enough. As time went by, first Amy got mad, and then she got worried. She woke me about 3 a.m. I called the police, who reported they found the van. The tow truck showed up with the van and my son but no Jamie! The weather was so nasty. What could have happened? Apparently, the two got the van stuck in a big drift, and they worked for hours trying to get it out. It was very cold, and they were out in the wind. They both had hypothermia. Jamie decided to walk home. The symptoms of hypothermia are confusion, poor decision-making, lethargy, slurred speech, loss of consciousness and coma. Often

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the affected person will lie down, fall asleep and die. My son was found curled in a ball on the floor of the van. Jamie was not found until the next morning. I know from the bottom of my heart he would have done everything possible to get back to his family, but he couldn’t. Jamie was the love of her life, her heart and soul, and he was gone! Telling the kids was the hardest. It just broke my heart to say the words. Jamie had no life insurance so friends and the community held two benefits and raised enough money to pay for the funeral. People shoveled the driveway, brought food and gave the kids Christmas presents. Amy stays very strong for the kids. Elias would ask, “Where did my father go?” and we would say he went to heaven. Then he would ask, “How are we going to get him back?” How do you answer that? In December, one year later, tragedy struck again. Amy was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. They told her on her birthday she had cancer and immediately started chemo. At the end of April she was scheduled for spring 2013

Amy Scheel shows her photo when she lost her hair after chemotherapy started saying, "Your surprised at how much of your identity is your hair." When her hair became brittle she cut it short to try to prevent the loss, but the next time she showered, "It was like a poodle on the floor." She did not use wigs and is happy her hair is coming back. surgery, a complete mastectomy of her breast. She is so amazing, she just said, “Let’s do it.” Once her incision healed and she was just about starting to feel human, she faced radiation, which really kicked her butt. She was so tired! She would take the kids to school, come home and sleep until it was time to pick them up. Who scrubs the floors when you have drain tubes sticking out your side? Who goes to the kids’ events when you can hardly move with pain and fatigue? You do because you are a mom and there is no one else to do it. My grandson Tanner has been amazing, doing chores and taking care of the other kids. Amy has been declared cancer free! It is two years since Jamie went to the store and didn’t come back. Amy turned 40 and has started college. She is such an amazing woman and an inspiration to everyone who knows her. I look at her and know the hell she has been through and marvel at her strength and fortitude, and I am so very, very proud she is my daughter.

Mother seeking another mother By Jill Kurszewski

often joke that I could really use a wife. My husband and I work great together managing our household, but just imagine all of the many more things we could accomplish if we had one more on our team. This isn’t a sister wives kind of thing, but those women have some things figured out. So, if I were to look for a wife, here is what my “want ad” would say: Mother of two plus a husband and two dogs seeks a wife to help manage the household. She must be patient and a good cook. Duties include: meal planning, grocery shopping and dinner prep; laundry (that includes wash, dry, fold and even put away clothes); house cleaning such as vacuuming, scrubbing toilets and washing floors (this may alternate with occupying children so the other wife can do the cleaning some of the time); interior design, such as painting bedrooms, hanging pictures and arranging furniture; household organization, putting everything away (and then giving the husband a tutorial on where everything is so he doesn’t accuse either wife of hiding things); create clever and cute cards and goodies for the children to take to school for teachers and other students; put together scrapbooks for each child, one for the last family vacation and another one for your sister’s upcoming wedding; answer emails and post photos on Facebook to stay in touch with friends; plant a vegetable garden so the family has healthy food options and you save a little bit of money on your grocery bill; and other duties as assigned.

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YOU MAGAZINE ASKS TEENAGERS “WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO FOR SPRING BREAK?”

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Kids also want to escape winter & head south By Eli Marg | For YOU Magazine |

Editor’s Note: By the time spring break rolls around, it probably comes as no surprise that most adults dream of warm sun and green grass after enduring months of winter sleet and snow. A high school student, Eli Marg, a junior at Stratford High School, kicks off a new column in this edition of YOU Magazine, “Ask the kids.” We combine his findings with some information about affording a family get-away. It’s not only the adults who want to escape the cold of Wisconsin during the upcoming school spring break. Of the 80 Stratford High Eli Marg School students recently polled, the majority like the idea of going to Florida. Winter can be harsh and tiresome. The time comes for snow and some people start the countdown to spring before the end of December. As for the youth, they have two reasons to be excited for spring: the end of winter and Spring Break. The recurring them among the poll respondents was travel with many chosing travel to Florida. Why Florida? Among the answers

were: “Because they have Disney World there and would be fun time for family time,” and “There are great beaches.” Florida is a great state to visit when it comes to a vacation, but other students said they’d like to go to France or Japan. A few students said they would merely want to stay in their own state and perhaps go somewhere nearby for a vacation. Some, on the other hand, have other ideas that don’t actually involve families being in a country. “Ocean cruise, because it would be nice and cool to see new sights.” said one student. Spring Break may not last long, but the vacation and memories makes it seem like it lasted longer.

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Staycation ideas for spring break fun If the economy is taking a toll on your family finances, here are some ideas for staycation fun: Prepare for your fun — First things first: Talk with everyone in the family to find out what is their idea of “fun” during a vacation. Your children might surprise you. Who would of thought teenagers would pick Japan as a destination? Since its unaffordable traveling to Japan, maybe bring Japan to you. Go to the local library and check out some books about the county. Don’t forget to also check out some Japanese themed DVDs. Consider the cuisine and try to make some authentic dishes. Even teenagers enjoy the interaction of family cooking when they are entrusted with a task that demonstrates you trust them. Party with the kids and friends — Pick a weekend and organize a party for you, your children, their friends and your friends. Make it a tropical theme and turn up the heat so everyone is comfortable in shorts

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and t-shirts. Gather forces and buy party supplies in bulk at warehouse clubs to cut down on costs. Go green — Many area museums have free or discounted admission during the week. Call ahead to determine the best day to visit. If the weather warms, a walk in a park can become a scavenger hunt. Make a list of things to find that won’t disrupt the environment, such as a blade of green grass, a snowball, or a brown leaf. Everyone can be a winner by stopping for ice cream at a favorite shop. Log-off, disconnect and unwind — Remember to treat your time off like a real vacation. Don't check e-mails, put that cell phone in a drawer, and don't call the office every day. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your time off and stay close to home. But remember, a staycation takes much more planning than a typical vacation so include your spouse or children to make it happen and retain your sanity.– By ARA Content

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Off the shelf: The Bookworm offers her take

Terri Schlichenmeyer is the Bookworm. She has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book. She now lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books. She can be reached at bookwormsez@ yahoo.com.

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Would you like to do your job for all eternity? That’s what happens to Brek Cuttler in

If you read just one memoir this winter, make it

“The Trial of Fallen Angels” by James Kimmel, Jr.

In life, Brek was a lawyer. After she dies, after she comes to terms with the holding place she’s come to, she learns that she’ll be a lawyer in death, too. But the legal system in Shemaya Place isn’t what she’s used to, and neither are the clients. This is a beautiful book on memory, life, and forgiveness. I loved it.

“Sweet Hell on Fire” by Sara Lunsford. For

almost one year, Lunsford was a sergeant in a men-only prison. This is her absolutely true story, and the story of what happened to her in that one year. Written diary-style, this book is amazing, profane, bawdy, hard-core, funny, and it will scare the daylights out of you. Read it. Read it. Then read it again. You won’t be sorry.

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Emma Donoghue.

This book is a series of short stories pulled from old newspaper articles, stories, and other sources. Each story – set anywhere from the 17th century to a few decades ago - pulls you in, leads you quietly down a path, then takes you by the shoulders and twists. If you’ve ever been a Paul Harvey fan or you love O. Henry tales, this is a book for you. What else could you want from great winter’s reads like these?

Book review: Re-visiting a classic “Les Miserables,” is a time-less tale of love’s triumph over evil By June Thompson | For YOU Magazine

ord Count 435 “Les Miserables,” the classic 19th century novel written by Victor Hugo, has been made into a movie three times and also a

musical. Hugo’s great masterpiece is a wonderful novel about the plight of the poor and their unjust circumstances, and how one imprisoned man can become a different man to do great things for others. I first read the abridged edition 35 years ago. It is still a favorite novel to read. The musical/film version of “Les Miserables” was showing at the cinema. It is nearly three hours long, but if you’d prefer to read the unabridged edition of the masterpiece classic, it’s nearly 1500 pages. It might take you all winter to read it, but it’ll be worth it. The setting of the story is early 19th century France and revolves around Jean Valjean, a convict who breaks his parole after spending 19 years in prison. His crime was stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s starving children. This crime of meager theft costs Valjean nearly two decades of his life, but his future takes on fuller meaning when a priest helps him. Still, Valjean is constantly tracked down by prison guard/in-

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spector Javert, who never relinquishes his pursuit of him. As the years pass, Valjean becomes an upstanding citizen and mayor and business owner, employing mostly women in his factory. One of his employees, a young woman named Fantine, loses her job when it becomes known she has a child. Her child, Cosette, is taken care of by unscrupulous tavern owners, and Fantine sends money for the care of her child. She does the only thing she can: she sells her hair; she sells her teeth; she sells herself. But that’s not the worst of it, she becomes sick and dies, but not before Valjean can learn of her child. He finds Cosette and raises her as his daughter, living far away from Javert. But even Valjean can’t escape his past. In the midst of his struggle to hide from the past, a political movement led by college students and workers causes a revolt. And Javert is in the middle of it to find Valjean -- again. Many years have passed since they’ve come face to face and Cosette has grown up and has fallen in love with Marius, one of the young radicasl threatening to fight the government with his rebel friends. Valjean knows about Marius and rescues him, dragging the injured Marius through the sewer, past the revolutionary soldiers so he can live a full life with Cosette, the woman he loves.

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THINGS TO DO: MARSHFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREA EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS GALLERY 450 AT UW-MARSHFIELD/WOOD COUNTY (2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-389-6540) » The Rood of All-Engaging the Unknown: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, ongoing to March 22. GOVERNOR UPHAM MANSION (212 W. Third St., Marshfield; 715-387-3322) » This restored Victorian home of former Wisconsin Governor William Henry Upham, is open for public tours on Wednesday and Saturday. The 2013 featured exhibit features the Blum Brothers box company that made wooden cheese boxes in Marshfield. In 1921 the Blum plant was making 3,500 boxes a day. The museum is open for public tours from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. LUCILLE TACK CENTER GALLERY (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » “Artwork by Nathan Paul Meyer of Medford” features his passion for nature and his mission to create only the finest in multi-media art and sculpture, working in glass, stone, metal and wood. Runs March 1 to 29. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 1. » “Artwork by Kevin Knopp of Waupaca” features works using graphite on paper, oil paint on panel, in a deliberately small scale. Runs April 5 to 28. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 13. » “Student artwork,” created by students at Spencer High School, runs May 6 to 31, featuring works in a variety of mediums. Exhibits may be viewed during opening receptions, at the time of a performance and by appointment. NEW VISIONS GALLERY (Marshfield Clinic lobby, 1000 N. Oak Ave., Marshfield; 715-387-5562) » “Emerging Talents,” features artwork by local public and private school student in grades kindergarten through high school. Runs March 3 to April 19. Opening reception 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 3. » “Artwork by Alexander Landerman” – an emerging artist who works primarily with wood type letterpress, charcoal, ink and conte on paper. Runs April 29 to June 28. Opening reception tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 28. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

MUSIC CHESTNUT AVENUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999) » Kiwanis Benefit Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 2 in Performance Hall. » Sonic Explosion Song & Dance: 7 p.m. March 22 and 23 in Performance Hall. » Second Tuesday Open Mic: 7 p.m. March 12, April 9 and May 14 in Upper Reception Area. Read poetry, play music, drum and dance, perform a monologue or skit and more. Free admission » Alaska String Band: 7:30 p.m. March 23 in Performance Hall. For more information, go to http:// www.alaskastringband.net/ » Bardic Madness: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 in Performance Hall, featuring Society for Creative Anachronism holding a regional music extravaganza. Appropriate attire is required for admission. LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » Alpin Hong: 7:30 p.m. March 8. Pianist is a creative force unmatched in his youthful vivacity and boundless energy, performing selections from the classics along with some jazz and pop standards. Reserved seating: Adults $15, youths $10. » The Side Street Strutters with Shiny Stockings: 3 p.m. March 17. This is a new musical experience showcasing the vocal styling of Melony Collins. Shiny Stockings brings together an extensive repertoire of 27 years of award-winning musicianship of Big Band, Swing, and the golden age of Jazz, plus some amazing tap dancing. Reserved seating: $20. » Michael Perry & The Long Beds: 7:30 p.m. April 13. Perry is a humorist, bestselling author, and talented singer-songwriter from rural Wisconsin, returning with his five-piece band. Reserved seating: $15. PITTSVILLE AUDITORIUM (5459 Elementary Ave., Pittsville; 715-884-6502) » Art Stevenson & Highwater: 7:30 p.m. May 11. Group is a four-piece bluegrass band from the heart of Wisconsin. Tickets: Adults $10, seniors $8, students $5.

THE HIGHGROUND LEARNING CENTER (W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville. Call 715-748-4224) » “Vietnam Tribute…The Wall That Heals” during the months of March, April and May. Features a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. in traveling museum trailer with canvas tent information center. Learning Center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

UW-MARSHFIELD/WOOD COUNTY (2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-389-6534) » Symphonic Band Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 12. Tickets: $7. » Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 15. Tickets: $7. » Jazz Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 27. Tickets: $7. » Jazz Concert: 7:30 p.m. May 1. Tickets: $7. » Symphonic Band Concert-A Small Smattering of Sousa: 7:30 p.m. May 7. Tickets: $7. » Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. May 10. Tickets: $7.

THOMAS HOUSE CENTER FOR HISTORY (103 S. Central Ave., Marshfield; 715-384-5867) » A military exhibit, “Lest We Forget,” is the special feature. Open 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment.

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http://www.voxconcertseries.com/ until end of day on Feb. 28. » An Evening of Music with The Delta Jets: 7 p.m. March 23. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 or in advance for $15 at http://www.voxconcertseries.com/ until end of day on March 21. » An Evening of Music with Dawn Mitschele and Xoe Wise: 7 p.m. April 6. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 or in advance for $15 at http://www.voxconcertseries.com/ until end of day on April 4. » An Evening of Music with David Berkeley and Dean Fields: 7 p.m. April 18. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 or $15 at http://www.voxconcertseries.com/ until end of day on April 16.

ON STAGE CHESTNUT AVENUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999) » “It Had to Be You” presented by River District Theatre, 7:30 p.m. May 17 and 18, and 3 p.m. May 19 in Performance Hall. Tickets: $10. LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » “Hansel and Gretel” by Missoula Children’s Theatre: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 6. General admission: Adults $8, youths $5.

MISCELLANEOUS » Marshfield Area Empty Bowls: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 2, UW-Marshfield/Wood County. » Central Chamber Chorale Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 8, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford. » Central Chamber Chorale Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 10, First Presbyterian Church, Marshfield. » Food for Thought: March 16, UW-Marshfield/Wood County. » Polka Jam: Noon March 17, Marshfield Eagles Club. » “Half is Good Enough for Me” half marathon and 5K; March 23, The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville. » Heart of Wisconsin Rabbit Breeders Show, April 27, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. » Helicopter Expo, May 4, The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville. » 40th annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5, Marshfield High School Fieldhouse. » 50th annual Marshfield Art Fair, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 12, Marshfield High School. » Memorial Day Ceremony, 1 p.m. May 27, The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville. » For more details, go to the Things to Do at www.marshfieldnewsherald.com.

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THINGS TO DO: WISCONSIN RAPIDS AND SURROUNDING AREA EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS ALEXANDER HOUSE CENTER FOR ART AND HISTORY (1131 Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards, 715-887-3442) The Alexander House, a Center for Art and History, is a combination of an art gallery with frequently changing displays. The museum emphasizes local lumbering and paper making exhibits. The center is located in a stately, old colonial home on the banks of the Wisconsin River. The Alexander House is open from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays or by appointment. t. » Encaustic Beeswax Paintings by Jessie Fritsch of Stevens Point with Artworks in Clay by Marsha LaTulip of Garden, Mich., through Feb. 26. » Youth Art Month, featuring art from Port Edwards Public Schools students in grades kindergarten through grade 12. March 3 to April 2. » Oil paintings by Todd Voss of Stillwater, Minn. with blown-glass sculptures by Nolan Prohaska of Hudson. April 5 to May 21. CENTRAL WISCONSIN CULTURAL CENTER (240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids, Phone: (715) 421-4598; cwcc@wctc.net or cwcc@wctc.net. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. » Art by Alexander Landerman, through March 16.

MUSIC » Artie Shaw Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., March 7, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are $22.95 to $27. Presented by the Arts Council. Contact the Arts Council at 1040 Eighth St. S. Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids, 715-424-ARTS (2787) or go to www.savorthearts.com for more information. » Mustard’s Retreat, 7 p.m. March 14, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-422-5136. Free. » Dairy State Steel Guitar Show, March 15

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to 17, Hotel Mead, 451 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. For full schedule, go to www.dairysteelshow.com. Highlights include “The Johnny Cash Call Back Tribute Show,” $10, Friday; Steel guitars in concert, $15, Saturday or Sunday only; $25 both days. » Leahy’s Luck, 7:30 p.m. March 16, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are $21.25 to $25. Presented by the Arts Council. Contact the Arts Council at 1040 Eighth St. S. Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids, 715-424-ARTS (2787) or go to www.savorthearts.com for more information. » B.J. Thomas, 7:30 p.m. April 6, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are $36.55 to $43. Presented by the Arts Council. Contact the Arts Council at 1040 Eighth St. S. Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids, 715-424-ARTS (2787) or go to www.savorthearts.com for more information. » New Found Road, 7 p.m. April 11, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-422-5136. Free. » Hot Club of Cowtown, 7 p.m. May 23, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-422-5136. Free.

THEATER AND DANCE » “Working,” a musical by Stephen Schwartz, presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; 2 p.m. Feb. 24 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 through March 2.Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Memorial Auditorium. 220 Third Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets $15, reserved seating. 715-421-0435 or www.wrct.org. » “The Jungle Book,” presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Children’s Theatre. 7 p.m. March 8 and 9; 2 p.m. March 10. Advance tickets, $4; at the door, $5. Tickets available at Tickets are available at Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, 1120 Lincoln St., Wisconsin Rapids; Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids; nd the Thomas A. Lenk Educational Service Center, 510 Peach St., Wisconsin Rapids. » “Sound of Music,” presented by Assump-

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tion High School, 445 Chestnut St., Wisconsin Rapids. Dinner show (5 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. show, $60 per person), March 21; 7 p.m. March 22 and 23, adults, $10 and children, $7. 715-422-0914. » “Harvey,” a comedy, presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre. 7:30 p.m. May 10 and 11; 2 p.m. May 12 and 7:30 p.m. May 16 to 18. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Memorial Auditorium. 220 Third Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets $15, reserved seating. 715-421-0435 or www.wrct.org.

MISCELLANEOUS » Wisconsin Rapids Home Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24.Lincoln High School, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Call 715-424-5060 or go to www.cwhba.com for more information. » American Legion Ranger/Rambler Bowla-thon, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20, Bowlmor Lanes, 3141 Eighth St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Shifts are at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Contact Adrienne Kingery at 715-459-3394 or 715-421-3637 for more information. Funds will go to purchase equipment and uniform for the baseball programs. Open to the public. » Children’s Fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20, Lincoln High School, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. » Second annual State Veterans Reunion, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 18, Grand Rapids Lions Club, 2411 36th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Information fair and community picnic. » Port Edwards village-wide garage sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18. » Royal Event, 11a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19. Assumption Catholic Schools, 445 Chestnut St., Wisconsin Rapids. Food, kid’s carnival games and inflatable rides, raffles, bingo, crafters, run/walk, and petting zoo.

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