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FROM THE EDITOR:

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ven though it’s still cold and some of the days are dreary, there’s a smell in the air that spring is on the way. Everyone begins to look forward to the thaw, which brings the flowers, birds and warm weather.

Instead of just dreaming about the pending summer, take a look at our home feature which focuses on a local woman who created a tropical paradise in her backyard. Her photos have sparked some ideas for me. And from past experience I’ve learned it’s never too early to plot a plan to transform a bare patch into a beautiful garden.

With spring comes the desire to get outside, take long walks and enjoy family activities. This issue of YOU Magazine focuses on topics to help you live a long, happy life while enjoying the many activities found in our communities. Our Top 10 feature is about foods to eat for health and longevity. We feature columns about exercise and healthy living to inspire you to revive and restart your New Year’s resolutions.

The women on our covers are passionate about their families and careers. Marshfield’s Marsha Smrcka is a health coach, and Wisconsin Rapids features Jenny Rockwood, who’s an avid bicyclist. Each woman chose a career that blended with her family’s needs. Marsha works from her home as she helps people attain their fitness goals. Jenny combines her retail savvy with her favorite hobby while working at the business her parents founded — Bring’s Cycling & Fitness.

A special feature in this edition is Gannett Girls Cook. YOU Magazine is a publication of the Gannett Co., which owns News-Herald Media and Daily Tribune Media. Women from both media outlets cooked up some of their favorite family recipes, and we enjoyed a day of sampling. Some of the recipes held true to our healthy eating theme, while other dishes were just downright decadently good. You know the saying, everything in moderation. I hope you enjoy our recipes and photos as much as we enjoyed our day of Gannett Girls Cook.

Be well and enjoy! — Liz Welter

YO U M AGA Z I N E S TA F F General Manager Mike Beck Editor Liz Welter Advertising Manager Tara Mondloch Contributing Writers Jesse Austin, Marisa Cuellar, Deb Cleworth, Kris Leonhardt, Nancy Quick and Breanna Speth Operations Manager Terri Hansen Photography Deb Cleworth and Megan McCormick Design Amanda Boyd

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YOU MAGAZINE is published by the Marshfield News-Herald and Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune. Contents of the magazine are by Gannett Wisconsin.

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CONTENTS:

48

5 FEATURES

HOME

FOOD

5 Marshfield Cover Story

34 Heartland Custom Homes

48 Gannett Girls Cook

Marshfield woman turns her passion into a career

8 Wisconsin Rapids Cover Story Riding along through life

11 Top 10

Questions to ask before choosing a builder

38 Featured Home

Landscaping, gardening to live outside

42 Do-It-Yourself

Easy to make Mother’s Day gifts

Foods for health, longevity

14 Marshfield Makeover

Heart attack survivor enjoys a day of pampering

20 Wisconsin Rapids Makeover Starting a new chapter in life

26 Shops We Love

Quilt Kits & Beyond, Marshfield

28 Shops We Love

Kathy’s Bridal Boutique, Wisconsin Rapids

30 Women to Know

HEALTH, BEAUTY, FASHION 43 Featured Spa

From healthy family favorites to decadent desserts

54 Simple soups

Take the spring chill off with a delicious soup

56 Organic food provides healthy choices

Tips to afford purchasing organic products

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Sharon Aiken Bruha, Wisconsin Rapids

64 Featured author Cynthia Ruchti, Cary Bluff THIS AND THAT

66 Caught You Having Fun, Marshfield

Photos from Bridal Fair Extravaganza at Marshfield Mall

67 Caught You Having Fun, Wisconsin Rapids

Kneaded Relief Massage & Spa, Wisconsin Rapids

CHILDREN AND FAMILY

Photos from Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day

45 Solutions to revive New Year resolutions

58 Spring into health

Activities with family, friends spurs motivation

68 Things to do

Finding the program that meets your needs

46 Fashion

Exceptional service when shopping local

60 Time to talk to your teenager Dating violence

61 Breast-feeding your baby

‘Second night’ concept advice for new moms

Keresa Kilty, Karen Din, Jane Stoflet, Peggy Machtan and Lisa Konrardy

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What’s happening in our communities

To learn more about how you can become a customer or coach, contact Marsha at MarshaSmrcka@yahoo.com or find her on Facebook at Marsha Smith Smrcka, or Marsha Smrcka Fitness.

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INSPIRING

HEALTH

By Breanna Speth Photos by Megan McCormick For YOU Magazine

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OYAL — For those who prefer to work out from the comfort of home without sacrificing community support, living healthier and getting fit is easier than ever, thanks to Team Beachbody Health Coach Marsha Smrcka.

Working from her home in Loyal, Marsha helps people throughout the nation to reach their fitness goals.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a degree in psychology, Marsha wanted to make helping people a key element of her career. For several years, she worked with people with developmental disabilities, quickly advancing into a management role.

“I really loved my job, but once I had kids I was always on call, working weekends,” she says.

“We tried day care for about a month and a half, but I wanted to be home with the kids.”

Marsha left her career and the high costs of day care behind to spend more time with her growing family. Her husband, Adam, now executive director at Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts in Marshfield, was then supporting his family by working at Globe University.

After giving birth to their fourth child, Marsha and Adam began seeking ways to earn additional income without sacrificing important family time.

“Adam was driving an hour a day each way, and I was basically a single mom for a while,” says Marsha. “I knew I didn’t want to go back into the career that I had been in before.”

Having always cherished a

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Marsha's daughters, Maren, 2, left, and Anna, 7, right, cuddle on the couch.

From left, Madeline, 5, Anna, 7, Marsha, and Maren, 2, color in the family kitchen in Loyal.

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Marsha during a workout.

love for fitness, health and nutrition, Marsha considered returning to school and studying personal training. A Facebook friend of Adam’s inspired an ideal plan: online health coaching.

“It sounded too good to be true.

I saw the potential, that it was something I could be really passionate about,” she says. “What I didn’t realize is how amazing it would be.”

Now Marsha owns her own business, Marsha Smrcka Fitness, overseen by Team Beachbody, a national organization with a mission of ending the trend of obesity, and responsible for the cre-

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ation of popular fitness programs such as P90X, 21 Day Fix, Focus T-25 and Insanity.

“As a coach, I hold customers accountable daily, educate about clean eating and meal planning, run online support groups so I can really work with people one-onone and ensure they finish their programs and meet their goals,” explains Marsha. “I’m not a personal trainer, I’m not a nutritionist. I’m your biggest supporter.”

Marsha owns the most popular fitness programs and does many of them as cross training with running. “Working out is pretty much routine for me,” she says. “I

can use my experience to help people find balance in their life. A lot of the time people don’t know where to start.”

An average day for Marsha involves an early morning run and then time online checking in with customers and groups. Each day, she posts motivational tips, recipes or a blog post. She then helps her kids get ready for school and is back to work when the youngest takes her nap.

Every day is different, but each one includes helping customers develop nutrition plans, arrange exercise regimens and stay motivated. She hosts weekly videoconferencing team workouts, client accountability calls and trainings. Currently, she has more than 1,000 coaches on her team, and has personally helped change hundreds of lives in the 17 months of her business.

“I’m a small-town girl. I never was one to have big ambitions, dreams or goals,” Marsha says.

“This has really changed my mindset, changed me as a person.”

In fewer than 17 months in her role as health coach, Marsha achieved “Five-Star Elite” status, which includes less than .1 percent of people in the organization.

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She has been a guest speaker at events across the country and participated in numerous national leadership conferences. Company incentives have included expenses-paid trips to Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Las Vegas, Florida, California, Cancun and Jamaica.

“I just feel so blessed. My goal has always been to just help people,” she says. “When I first started, I knew that we needed income for our family. This allows me to continue being present for my family and to help people at the same time.”

Marsha enjoys the positivism of her work, helping people achieve their potential. “I think the people that I’m working with are really genuine, caring, positive people, and you can’t help but be inspired and motivated when you are surrounding yourself with them.”

“Having the groups and the accountability is really what’s going to keep you on track,” she says. “You don’t have to do it alone.”

Her goals for 2015 include inspiring and motivating more people, and spreading awareness about the company.

“Had I known about this when

I first left home, our finances wouldn’t have been an issue,� she says. “It’s a blessing being on a path towards financial freedom.�

When not working, Marsha enjoys date nights with her husband, traveling with her family, and playing with her kids Aiden, 8, Anna, 7, Madeline, 5, and Maren, 2. Lately, she’s been enjoying a lot of My Little Pony and Monopoly Junior. “My life is my kids and my family and my health and fitness,� she says, adding that her mom just signed up for the program.

Marsha encourages everyone to never give up, that it’s never too late to change your life for the better. “A lot of times, people have tried so many things. Sometimes, I’m their last option,� she says. “Every person that comes to me for help, they are not just a number, they are a life. I don’t succeed as a coach if they don’t succeed.�

Marsha with her family, from left, Anna, 7, husband Adam, Aiden, 8, Maren, 2, and Madeline, 5, at their home.

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PASSION FOR

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Jenny poses in front of a wall of bikes at Bring's Cycling & Fitness.

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By Deb Cleworth Photos by Megan McCormick YOU Magazine

Jenny, right, with her husband Jay, left, and son Ty, 12, center, at her home in Wisconsin Rapids.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Jenny Rockwood’s careers have varied through the years, but they always have centered around working with customers.

Born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, Jenny cut her business teeth in retail work. She graduated from Mid-State Technical College with a marketing degree, then worked at Pranges and Younkers.

Those positions took her out of town for some periods.

Eventually, though, she returned to her roots.

“I think everybody wants to go and accomplish what they set out for, but the safety net of family is

there to bring them back,” Jenny, 49, said.

Along with her husband, Jay, and the couple’s two children, Jenny once again calls Wisconsin Rapids home.

For the past 10 years, Jenny spends most of her days at the family-owned business, Bring’s Cycling & Fitness, alongside her parents, Glenn and Carol, and brother, Al. It might seem like a natural fit for the girl whose childhood revolved around wheels. In fact, she and her husband met as teens while racing BMX bikes. They started dating at 17, and have now been married 29 years.

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“If it had wheels on it, we probably had it somewhere,” Jenny said.

Sometimes, that meant only one wheel. When Jenny was a student at Howe Elementary School, she learned how to ride a unicycle and was part of the school’s unicycle club.

“I don’t get to do it much anymore,” she admitted.

Putting the truth behind some things are just like riding a bike — you never forget — Jenny said she sometimes will take the unicycle kept in the back room at the store, pump up the tire and take a spin around the bike store to surprise customers.

The mother of two — Brianna, 20, and Ty, 12 — appreciates the flexibility her job gives her. She also puts stock in having worked in other venues.

“I think I learned a lot, just working for other people,” Jenny said.

Involved in the sales and ordering of products for the business, she is also quite knowledgeable about what is on the sales floor.

She makes sure she gets to know her customers.

“You’re able to kind of prescribe to their needs,” Jenny said.

“There’s a difference between the bikes in a bike store and the bikes in a box store,” Jenny pointed out. “There’s many different size and models of bikes to get the right fit and style to fit the customer’s needs.”

Just because she has pretty much grown up in and around the business, doesn’t mean she knows it all.

“You’re still always learning something,” Jenny said.

Jenny isn’t afraid to take a chance or try something new.

“You learn and you go through every experience, good or bad,” she said. “Sometimes the biggest challenges bring the biggest rewards.”

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Jenny organizes a sunglasses display while at work.

THREE THINGS ABOUT JENNY

Bella, a bulldog, belongs to Jenny's brother and hangs out at the store.

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» Three things you would never leave the house without: Phone, my wallet, and, depending on how far I went, probably my iPad. » Three favorite indulgences: Me time, a glass of wine, and baking. I experiment with recipes and change them to my liking. » Three favorite outdoor activities: Camping, biking and hanging out by the pool. » Three things on your bucket list: I would love to travel to Spain to see my daughter Brianna. She is studying abroad and staying in Madrid. We’ll see if I can swing it this spring. We are also thinking of going to Sweden to see the original Bring homestead. I have made contact with the person living on the property. He does genealogy and helped us with information for a report Brianna did in high school about the family. » What is something that would surprise others? I used to race BMX in the early 80s. That is how I met my husband Jay. I ride a unicycle. I have four cats.

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FOODS TO EAT FOR HEALTH, LONGEVITY T

By Becky Huebner-Leu For YOU Magazine

op 10 lists are always fun. And what better topic than foods that will help you live a longer, healthier life?

There are numerous recommendations. Some are quite specific. For example, Dr.

Maoshing Ni, author of “Secrets of Longevity,” has a top 10 list that includes: walnuts, sweet potatoes, peanuts, green tea, seaweed, sesame seeds, black beans, mushrooms, corn and pumpkin.

Dr. Joel Fuhrman, author of “Eat To Live” and a frequent nutritional speaker on public television, has a top 10 list for

longevity that focuses more on categories of foods: green leafy vegetables; non-leafy cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and cabbage; berries; beans; mushrooms; onions; seeds; nuts; tomatoes; and pomegranates.

Through all of these recommendations, there are some common themes. And they are

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very similar to basic nutritional recommendations.

Eat fruits and vegetables: Some fruits and some vegetables may be more packed than others, but all are loaded with fiber and important nutrients with a minimum of calories.

Berries have high levels of antioxidants. Green leafy vegetables contain folate, calcium

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and other nutrients.

Cruciferous vegetables are high in phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber, and have been linked to a lower risk of cancer.

Sweet potatoes are one of the best natural sources of betacarotene, meeting 35 percent of an adult’s daily requirement.

Nuts: For years, nuts were generally listed as foods to avoid or limit because they are high in fat. We now know that these fats, while high in calo-

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ries, are healthy monounsaturated fats, beneficial for heart health.

Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help fight inflammation. Almonds are one of the best sources of vitamin E, an antioxidant. Cashews have iron, zinc and magnesium. Pecans have been found to lower LDL cholesterol by as much as 30 percent.

Legumes: Legumes also have a place on most top 10 lists. Black beans, pinto beans,

white beans, red beans, peas, lentils — again a variety of nutrition profiles and all high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and low in calories and fat.

Fish: Fatty, cold-water fish such as salmon, are another source of heart-healthy fats.

They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that protect against irregular heart rhythms and cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice a

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Mushrooms: Mushrooms rank high with both Dr. Fuhrman and Dr. Mao. At least six varieties of mushrooms are known to provide a significant boost to the immune system.

Chocolate: Chocolate is good for you? That shouldn’t be a hard pill to swallow, but no one has endorsed the candy, fat and sugar that comes in the package. Actually, healthy chocolate has had minimal processing.

Coffee and tea: Both black

and green tea are high in antiinflammatory antioxidants that are beneficial for heart health.

Studies have found coffee beneficial in lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and age-related mental decline.

There are many foods nutritious enough to qualify for a top 10 for longevity list. The major

task is making enough room on your plate for the foods that offer the greatest benefits.

Becky Huebner-Leu, Ministry Living Well-Fine Lines Learning Community, Marshfield. She can be reached 715389-9895 or email rebecca.huebner-leu@ministryhealth.org.

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MAKEOVER

Heart attack survivor enjoys a day of pampering

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ince February is heart awareness month for women, YOU Magazine is featuring a heart attack survivor for the spring makeover.

A fit and energetic woman, Joni Dickrell of Marshfield didn’t pay any attention to the the periodic pain in the middle of her chest. She was 60 years old at the time. It turned out that pain was a precursor to a heart attack, which hit while she was waiting for lab work results at MinBEFORE istry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in February 2007.

“I'd had this vague pain in my chest periodically,” says Joni as she was describing the events that led to her heart attack.

Joni says she rationalized a number of reasons for the slight pain: It could be the extreme cold air she was breathing as she walked outside or anxiety about a pending medical appointment.

“The pain never lasted long. It went away,” she says.

On the day of her heart attack Joni was sitting in a chair in a hospital waiting room and a staff member noticed she was very pale. Within minutes Joni was whisked to a room and was seen by a cardiologist.

The attentive and quick-acting staff made all the difference in her recovery. “The sooner you get help the less damage there is to your heart,” Joni says.

Since the heart attack Joni has followed her cardiologist’s advice to modify her eating and exercise habits. Seven years have passed and Joni says her health has been good. With her health having had a makeover, Joni was happy to have her appearance get a makeover too.

It was difficult to chose a favorite part of the makeover because all of services were enjoyable, she says.

“One of the best things about my makeover day was meeting these caring women who provide these wonderful services,” Joni says.

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THE HAIR

New hair style freshens look for spring

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orking with Joni to create a new style for her hair was a lot of fun, says Katrina Hill, a cosmetoglogist at Studio 211. “Joni’s a soft-spoken grandma who loves her family. Having suffered a heart attack I knew this makeover was well-deserved,� says Katrina.

The previous coloring of Joni’s hair had faded and there was about one inch of gray outgrowth, she says.

Joni says she was ready for a change and told Katrina “she could do whatever she thought would look good on me.�

Katrina went to work. “Her cut was heavy around her face making her long face appear longer,� says Katrina. “With her color we needed to cover her gray.�

The colors used highlighted Joni’s natural brown with a medium warm brown to blend in with the gray coverage, says Katrina. “Then to give her a pop of color and make it more fun we did softer natural highlights,� she says. “This way they didn’t get too bright but they still popped while staying in the same color family.

Katrina shortened Joni’s hair and created a look that is fresh and ready for spring. “I shortened up the back and texturized the side and top. This way her sides layered nice, and it

makes her cheekbones the focal point of her face. This style also makes her long face look wider.

We also created side-swept bangs for a new, fresher look,� says Katrina.

Joni was impressed with the thoughtfulness and care Katrina brought to her job. “Katrina took her time and did a lot of texturizing and ended up with a shorter style than I had been recently wearing. I was very pleased with the color and the style, and I told her I had been thinking about going to a shorter length like this. She expressed that she enjoyed the fact that I was willing to let her change it up from what I had been doing,� says Joni.

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THE MAKEUP

Choosing a ‘natural’ look to enhance features, colors

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he makeup portion of the makeover at Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique began with cleansing Joni’s

face.

Before using any makeup, Katie Dahlke, a Merle Norman cosmetologist, asked Joni if she wanted a dramatic look or something that was more natural.

“Since I rarely go without makeup, I chose the more natural look — something I would be comfortable with every day,” says Joni. “I was impressed with the coverage of the foundation and how well it blended with my natural color.”

The makeover began with a basic anti-aging skin line based on Joni’s skin’s pH balance, says Katie.

“We chose products for dry skin and added additional products such as Energizing Concentrate and Fine Line Minimizer for anti-aging.

We chose a medium coverage foundation of Flawless Effect with an added SPF 12. To perfect the look we used an under eye cover up called Dual Action Concealer that has skin care ingredients in it,” says Katie.

The products improved her look and felt good on her skin, says Joni.

“Katie had a good eye for color, and I liked her choices for my

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eyes, cheeks and lips,” says Joni.

The colors chosen compliment Joni’s natural tones and were applied to flatter her eye shape, says Katie.

Since Joni was wearing a purple sweater, Katie used colors to match her clothes “We chose a pallet of mattefinish purples and pinks to better flatter Joni’s eye shape and pop

the color in her sweater. To finish the look we chose a matching cheek color called Coy and the lip pencil plus in Sugar Plum,” says Katie.

Following the makeover Joni says the reaction from her husband was precious.

“When my husband saw me, he said, ‘WOW! ... Beautiful!’ I guess that’s the goal!” says Joni.

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he manicure at Forget Me Not Nails with shop owner Robin Rode was a lot of fun, says Joni.

Joni laughs when she says no one is ever too old to learn something new: “When Robin filed my nails, I learned that to keep my nails stronger it helps to file them square and then round them at the top. Before this I was filing them more in an oval shape,� she says.

One of the fun sides to the makeover was learning new tips for face, hair, nail and body care, says Joni.

Not a woman to shy away from color Joni was eager to try one of the deep purple shades of finger nail polish which Robin suggested. “Robin then showed me a deep purple color which was perfect, and she suggested I may want to use the sparkly polish to wear on top of it. I liked that idea and was happy with the results of the color and the shape of my nails,� says Joni.

One of the benefits of getting her nails done at Forget Me Not Nails was that the gel polish used lasts for weeks, says Joni.

The gel polish comes in hundreds of colors and is very popular with clients because it endures just about anything, Rode said. “It lasts so much longer than traditional polish,� Rode said, adding that it won’t chip.

REFLEXOLOGY Releasing the body’s toxins through reflexology

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veryone can benefit from reflexology, particularly someone with heart issues, says Diane Gilbertson, owner and therapist at Soothing Hands Reflexology.

“Reflexology works on the reflex points related to the heart.

Stimulating this area could help (a heart attack survivor) relax and help heal the heart. People who take heart medicine or take blood pressure medication could be helped with reflexology,” says Diane.

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body and it’s very important to keep it healthy and to keep it beating in time, she says.

“People have noticed that reflexology has helped decrease the amount of heart medicines that they need to take,” she says.

“Reflexology helps your body use your medicine better and if you notice any changes in your health you should contact your doctor,” Diane says.

The reflexology technique used on Joni’s feet was very soothing and increased the circulation, says Joni.

Following the reflexology Diane put Joni’s feet in a warm ionic foot bath and gave her some literature to read about the foot bath.

Engrossed in the information Joni says she was surprised when

she finally looked at her feet in the ionic foot bath.

“When I eventually looked into the tub, I was very surprised to see the water was not clear, but dark and seemed to keep getting darker. Diane explained how the foot bath cleanses our body of

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toxic wastes that have been building up. She gave me a colorful chart that shows how our hands and feet have certain areas that are connected to the numerous parts of our body,” says Joni.

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“I was aware that essential oils applied to the feet can be delivered to certain cells in your body, so it made sense to me that reflexology can cleanse your body of unhealthy toxins through my feet,” says Joni.

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Joni says the facial was so good she wished she had done the complete body toning. “I could have used a toning of my body!

But my face felt great,� she says.

Body sculpting reduces cellulite as well as tightening, toning and defining the body, says Echo.

By reducing cellulite, body sculpting tightens and firms a person’s skin.

The skin is treated with a detoxifying micro current, Echo says. “Fatty cellulite is emulsified and driven into the lymphatic system via the micro currents combined with a light suction technique,� she says.

From there, the toxins are filtered and permanently eliminated through the renal system, liver and kidney, leaving the skin tighter and smoother, resulting in immediate inch loss and a 21-day metabolism boost, says

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All of 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

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The facial is similar to a nonsurgical facial lift, Echo says.

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defining the facial features to restore a youthful appearance, she says. “It was a very fun day and I thank everyone who made this possible,� Joni says, adding, “and my husband loved it!�

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MAKEOVER Starting a new chapter in life

Story and photos by Deb Cleworth YOU Magazine

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t 58, Connie Jinsky of Kellner is ready to embark on a new chapter of her life — and she was ready for a new look to go along with her future.

Connie is employed through Citizens Employment & Training, a nonprofit organization out of Eau Claire.

The organization assists those looking for jobs by helping them find temporary placements. She loves to learn, BEFORE Connie said.

“I have a network specialist degree that I received — with honors — in 2009 from Mid-State Technical College, (but) I haven’t been able to get a job in my field yet,” Connie said.

She’s only a few classes short of getting a bachelor’s degree in specialized administration as a network specialist through Lakeland College.

Connie, who has worked in the information technology field, works at the Lowell Senior Center, but will be looking for new employment when her position there ends.

One of her jobs is providing computer training for senior citizens at the center, teaching a class of five for six weeks.

She is the mother of a 24-year-old son who has special needs. One of the other things Connie does is act as webmaster for PIER of Wisconsin, a support network for parents of children with special needs.

Her daily hair-and-makeup routine is pretty quick, Connie said. She doesn’t take a lot of time for herself.

She enjoys life and wanted a look that reflected her vitality.

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Connie Jinsky was looking for a fresh, new, more professional look.

CONNIE’S NOMINATION Connie nominated herself for the YOU Magazine makeover provided by students in the Mid-State Technical College Cosmetology Department: “I am in an employment and training program through Citizens Employment and Training from Eau Claire. My job site is the Lowell Senior Center in Wisconsin Rapids. I work part-time, receiving minimum wage.

“Through my program, I look and apply for work. I would like to look more professional for interviews, and I think it would give me more confidence too.

“I have a Network Specialist degree that I received, with honors, in 2009 from Mid-State Technical College. I haven’t been able to get a job in my field yet.

“I have a 24-year-old special-needs son who has trouble holding a job due to his learning disabilities. He can’t live on his own so he lives with me.”

She wanted to get a more professional look as she looks for full-time employment.

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THE FACIAL Face the facts and just relax

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fter an hour, Connie emerged from the facial room refreshed.

“My face doesn’t feel so tight,” she said.

Just the opportunity to relax was appreciated.

“I’m used to being on the go,” Connie said. “I don’t take time to just sit and relax.

“I need this.”

The facial was meant to brighten Connie’s skin and get out all of the impurities, said Ashley Mueller, who was just about finished with the course requirements at Mid-State Technical College.

“When you wash your face, you

just wash your face,” Ashley said.

“You don’t do the toner, the brightening polish, or anything.

“So what it’s going to do, it’s going to bring all the dirt and chemicals out of your pores,” she said about the facial. “And you’re going to feel very refreshed after it’s done.”

The room lights were turned down while soft music played in the background.

“All you have to do is relax,” Ashley said.

Connie’s response: “Mmmm.”

While Connie relaxed, Ashley went to work applying cleansers, toners and other products to bring out the best in Connie’s

skin.

“It feels so good,” Connie said.

“I think (I liked) the massage part the best,” she said, adding the facial also was very relaxing.

Because of time constraints, Connie was invited to come back another day for a paraffin treatment for her hands and feet.

The eyes have it One of Connie’s biggest changes was getting her eyebrows and eyelashes tinted.

“My eyebrows are a problem,” she said, because their natural color is very light. Connie felt like they disappeared into her skin, so when the girls offered the oppor-

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Ashley Mueller practices facial manipulations during Connie Jinsky’s makeover at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids.

tunity for a bit of color, she was all for it.

Connie was back in the facial room, where protective paper cutouts were placed under her eyes.

Katie Micke used middle brown color on Connie’s eyelashes and eyebrows, to complement Connie’s new hair color. She then applied the dye to Connie’s eyelashes.

While the color doesn’t extend the lashes at all, it does help the eyelashes stand out a bit.

Color was then applied to her

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eyebrows, which really made a difference.

Connie joked that she could see all the strays she couldn’t see before.

“I kind of thought they had some blonde in them,” Connie said.

The entire process took about 15 minutes and left Connie a happy camper with re-discovered brows and lashes.

The girls said she could still use mascara, but the color would bring a bit more attention to her eyes without the product.

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A sign reminds people to allow the facial to do its work.

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hile Connie relaxed and enjoyed her facial, MSTC students Jade Richardson and Amanda Mueller conferred right outside the facial room.

They sorted through swatches, played with color combinations and paged through style books.

“I don’t spend a lot of time on my hair,” Connie told the students. After her shower, she usually rubbed a bit of mousse in her hair, then used a blow dryer to finish the look.

Jade and Amanda had ideas, but weren’t sure if Connie would go for them.

The girls were going to use different hues of chocolate brown, “then we’re going to take a strip on the top of her head and do that color throughout the strip and then do foil highlights,” Amanda said.

Then they got a bit excited.

“This is the one we have to ask about,” Jade said, holding a swatch of blue-colored hair.

While Connie got her haircut by Ashley, Jade approached her with the blue swatch.

“How far out are you willing to go?” Jade asked.

Connie didn’t hesitate. “Go for it.”

“Do you think we can do that?”

Jade asked to be sure.

Without missing a beat, Connie gave a firm “Yes.” It was obvious Connie was ready and willing to undergo some style changes.

“I’m just up for whatever,” she said.

Connie says she used to have long hair for several years, but has found shorter styles fit her combination of straight and curly hair. She sometimes colored her hair on her own, and would go to a salon on occasions when her finances would allow her

to do so.

She recalled a particularly interesting experience as a teenager, when her hair was shoulder length.

“I decided to use a box (color) and dye it blonde,” Connie said.

She didn’t like it, and tried to dye it back to her natural color.

“I went to high school with green hair,” she said.

Amanda cut Connie’s hair using a “chopping” technique.

“This technique definitely gives a lot of texture and body,” Amanda said.

The cut was shorter in the

back, and the top was textured to accentuate Connie’s natural body and waves.

Amanda gave her a “stacked” style in the back. The finished look gave Connie heightened volume on top, with a closer cut on the sides. Jade used a blow dryer and brush to complete the look.

“I like this texture,” Connie said, running fingers through the new do, admitting she’s been cutting her own hair for a while.

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THE MAKEUP Keeping it soft and simple

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manda Mueller decided to keep Connie’s makeup soft and simple, using neutral colors.

Even though Connie’s eyelashes had been colored, a touch of mascara was used to highlight her eyes even more. The blue in her hair, along with her clothing choice, brought out the blue in her eyes.

A bit of primer and concealer were used to help even out Connie’s complexion and hide her under-eye circles, which Connie viewed as one of her trouble spots.

A little bit of eye shadow, blush and lipstick completed the look.

Her regular routine included a bit of mascara, a bit of cover stick under her eyes, lipstick, mascara and a tinted moisturizer.

Connie felt the makeup and hairstyle were both things she would be able to replicate on her own — in fact, she was excited to go forward with the new color, style and overall look.

“Wow,” Connie said when she viewed the finished look in the mirror. “I like it, I like it.”

Before the makeover, she said she was looking forward to finding out a better way to do her hair.

“I don’t like my mousy-brown hair, or dishwater blonde hair, and I’d like some highlights, and I want to learn more about how to quickly put it together to go to work,” she said.

Mission accomplished.

Connie was excited to debut her new look when she returned to work at the Lowell Senior Center.

“I had many compliments and looks, especially from older men at Lowell,” she said. “I really like it.”

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SHOPS WE LOVE

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Kym Zillmer, left, and Brenda Dieringer show off their store, Quilt Kits & Beyond in Marshfield.

Crafters welcome Marshfield quilt shop

By Marisa Cuellar Photos by Megan McCormick YOU Magazine

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ARSHFIELD — Kym Zillmer and Brenda Dieringer opened Quilt Kits & Beyond in Marshfield in April 2014, so quilters would have a store to call their own.

Almost a year later they’ve found local quilters, and even some crafters from out of state

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have embraced their shop, which offers everything quilters need, including fabrics, patterns, notions and wall hangings. Quilt Kits & Beyond carries lines of fabric popular along quilters, including the Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids collection, seasonal fabrics, and an ever-changing array of other collections.

“We’ve gotten tons of compliments concerning the quality of fabric we’re carrying,” says Kym.

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“We’ve had people call us from out of state saying they saw us at a show and they want a particular product.”

Before opening their business, the pair took their quilt kits, which include the pattern and fabric needed to make a quilt, to shows before deciding it was time to fill a need in the local quilting community.

Two quilt shops in Marshfield had closed, and the women saw an

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opportunity to serve groups like the local Round Barn Quilters and Piecemakers Quilt Guild, says Brenda.

Quilt Kits & Beyond doesn’t just cater to experienced quilters, however. “Quilts come in different levels of difficulty,� says Brenda. “You can start with a basic, easy quilt. The Yellow Brick Road is a classic pattern that comes to mind that a lot of people start with.�

Kym says, “Anyone can do it.

You just have to have patience and have your seam ripper become your best friend. You’re going to make mistakes and have to rip out sections, but that’s not a reason to stop.�

The pair plans to offer classes for quilters of different experience levels and work with a thread vendor to bring in professionals to teach workshops.

Brenda received training on a

long-arm sewing machine, which allows quilters to quickly stitch together the top, bottom and batting pieces of a quilt, so she can offer customers quilt-assembly services. “We want to become everyone’s favorite quilt shop, but they have to help us grow by telling us what they would like to see,� she says.

In 2015, Kym and Brenda will participate in events to draw more customers to their store, including the Wisconsin Quilt Shop Hop June 5 to June 27 and the 2015 Row by Row Experience, which encourages customers to travel to receive free patterns for unique quilt rows.

Brenda also has set up an Etsy store where online customers can purchase quilt kits.

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MAKING WEDDING DREAMS COME TRUE

By Nancy Quick Photos by Deb Cleworth YOU Magazine WISCONSIN RAPIDS — A beautiful wedding is every woman’s dream, and the right gown is a big part of that dream. Kathy Pechinski has been making brides’ dreams come true for 11 years — she owns Kathy’s Bridal Boutique at 641 Eighth St. S. in Wisconsin Rapids.

Finding the right gown is at the top of the list for brides. Many girls dream of what they want to wear on that special day, but the reality can sometimes be different as they try on various styles to find what best suits them.

“All brides are beautiful,” Kathy says. “The beauty shines from within.”

There are many styles to choose from and a price range that must be considered. Many of today’s brides wear a strapless gown with a bolero jacket or shawl over their shoulders during the wedding ceremony. Some gowns even have a layer that can be removed so a shorter version is worn for the reception. Still, some brides like the vintage Victorian look, and lace continues to be popular, even for the mother of the bride.

The design focus is on the back of many of today’s wedding gowns.

“That makes sense, as that is what people see as the couple stand at the altar,” Kathy says.

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Kathy Pechinski and a generation of wedding dresses: From left, her daughter’s dress (2010), Pechinski’s 1978 dress, and Pechinski’s mother’s 1953 wedding suit.

Some gowns are decorated with Swarovski crystals and buttons, and some brides add a little color with a belt that matches the wedding party dresses and men’s vests and ties.

“Once the gown is found, the wedding is planned around it,” says Kathy.

The mother of the bride usually accompanies her daughter on the hunt, and Kathy has many dresses for moms of all ages as well as the rest of the wedding

party in her full-service shop.

“Some of the younger moms may find their dress in the bridesmaid line and will choose a color to compliment the wedding party,” says Kathy.

“I take time to get to know each bride as we work together and build a trust,” she says. “I love it when the bride wants to add something to their gown that is unique and fits their personality.”

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continues to be a white or offwhite, but some women have said their vows in purple, pink or light blue.

“Ivory is gaining in popularity,” Kathy says.

Today’s styles include the Cinderella ball gown, the mermaid look, a dropped-waist gown, and some with elegant draping across the front. Gowns in Kathy’s shop range in price from $300 to $1,400, with the average between $700 and $800. Veils remain

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Kathy Pechinski works on wedding dress alterations in her Wisconsin Rapids shop.

important and come in various lengths and styles.

“Brides are coming in now for a 2016 wedding,” she says.

Kathy makes garters for the bride and even has available white flip-flops with a wedge heel for the bride to wear at the reception. There also are gifts for attendants and other wedding accessories such as candles and guest books.

She also works with brides that are planning destination weddings.

Kathy, 59, started her business in 2003 at a different location, and has always worked alongside Carl Pietz, owner of 4 Guys Formal Wear. They moved to their present location three years ago.

Their shops are in the same building but the stores are separate.

They travel to a bridal market in Chicago each fall to see new trends and place their order for the coming year.

“When I go to Chicago, I know what brides here want and what I can sell, but I also want to keep up with the new styles and colors,”

she says.

Kathy started in the bridal business as a seamstress, making alterations on wedding gowns at Barb Fischer’s Bridal Affair bridal shop.

“I became interested in sewing watching a neighbor sew; I was fascinated by her work,” Kathy says. “She taught me some of the basics and I learned more about the craft in a home economics class at Lincoln High School.”

Before opening her own bridal shop, Kathy worked in the floral department at Copps Food Center.

She and her husband, Doug, have been married for 36 years and have two daughters.

Kathy’s own wedding gown is on display in the shop along with the gown one of her daughters wore and her mother’s wedding suit.

There also are photos of each of them on their wedding day.

“It’s a fun business and I enjoy working with my brides,” she says. “I try to give them their dream wedding and make it unique for each of them.”

Kathy Pechinski works on altering a wedding dress in her Wisconsin Rapids bridal shop.

Kathy Pechinski shows off one of the many wedding dresses in her Wisconsin Rapids bridal shop.

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PAYING IT FORWARD Women manage volunteers who keep hospital humming

By Breanna Speth Photos by Megan McCormick For YOU Magazine

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ARSHFIELD — Whether managing the coffee cart, washing wheelchairs, helping provide directions, or transporting home-delivered meals, there are close to 500 volunteers of all skill sets and age groups who annually serve more than 70,000 hours at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in 57 different service areas.

Overseeing the schedules, training, management and organization of these generous individuals are two women with a passion for helping people.

Keresa Kilty, full-time manager of Volunteer Services, and Karen Din, part-time coordinator of Volunteer Services, work with hospital volunteers to determine the best service area for their schedule, personality and interests.

“We tell people interested in volunteering, ‘Come in and let’s meet.’ Having that conversation is very important,” says Keresa; the general public doesn’t always know what options are available.

“What we really try to do, too, is try to fit the person with the position.”

With a list of openings at hand, Keresa and Karen can easily see which areas have enough volunteers and which are in need. Some areas, such as the family waiting room, are always seeking volunteers.

The volunteer network is a community effort, and the Volunteer Center works with local or-

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Keresa Kilty, Volunteer Services manager, left, and Karen Din, Volunteer Services coordinator, right, pose in their office at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

ganizations including the United Way and Rotary clubs and businesses such as Pioneer Bank to recruit volunteers and develop programs.

“We have some fabulous leadership in Marshfield that not only take care of their own business, but that are encouraging their employees to reach out and pay it forward and give back,” says Keresa.

With two decades of work experience in various areas of the hospital, Keresa is talented at anticipating the needs of various departments. Hospital managers are also key to helping know what other services are needed.

There are many opportunities

for volunteering from home, and the center oversees a list of home project opportunities, meeting quarterly with internal staff to make sure the list of needs is up-to-date.

The Volunteer Center asks for a commitment of two or three times per week for up to six months per year. Because this is a hospital setting, there are health work requirements and confidentiality agreements, along with a long list of compliances, but these don’t deter people interested in helping.

“We are so blessed with the dedication and the people who want to be here,” says Keresa.

“We have great people every day

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doing great things.”

“I’ve been so fortunate to have a fabulous team member,” she adds, referring to Karen. “We both are very compatible. We both have different strengths, and we carry each other well. We love people, I feel like we are very outgoing, and we love what we do.

I like to think Karen and I make it fun.”

Helping with volunteer recruitment, identifying department needs, and matching volunteer strengths with service areas, Karen excels at ensuring that volunteers feel supported in their roles at what can be emotionally and mentally draining work. Describing her job as a “labyrinth of

WOMEN TO KNOW fun,� Karen enjoys the daily inspiration that is a side effect of coordinating the Volunteer Center.

Both women are balancing family life, and pursuing higher education and extracurricular lifestyles.

Keresa, her husband, Pat, and three children live in rural Stratford and enjoy being active and spending time outside. She is working on her master’s degree and enjoys the support she gets from hospital leaders to pursue her education.

Karen and her husband, Mos, have two children with a third on the way. They enjoy rural Wisconsin life and family time. With a master’s degree in conflict mediation from European Peace University in Vienna, Karen is now pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology from St. Mary’s University.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Âť Apply to volunteer or check out volunteer opportunities at http://ministryhealth.org/SJH/ VolunteerOpportunities.nws or by calling Keresa or Karen at 715-387-7106. Âť Opportunities are also publicized in the Marshfield NewsHerald and online at VolunteerMarshfield.com. Âť For a list of home project opportunities, visit www.ministryhealth.org.

Both look forward to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event in April, where they have the opportunity to thank all who serve. “Their generosity of time, of spirit, their skill sets, continually every day they amaze me,� says Karen. “We have exceptional

Volunteer coordinator Keresa Kilty, left, and volunteer Kathleen Hilgart look over patient statuses at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

people and it’s an amazing atmosphere.�

A Spencer native who has lived in several different countries among many different cultures, Karen marvels at the omnipresent values of giving, thoughtfulness and selflessness that seem automatic to many in central

Wisconsin. “It’s second nature to some people,� says Karen. “For a large medical facility, that’s just a great culture to have because so many people benefit from it.�

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FLOWERS FOR A LIFETIME

By Breanna Speth Photos by Megan McCormick For YOU Magazine

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ARSHFIELD — Want flowers that will last a lifetime but look like the real thing?

Jane Stoflet of Marshfield might have just what you need.

Jane is the owner and designer of a wedding flower business called Everlasting Bridal Bouquets, which specializes in high-quality artificial flowers that are 99 percent inorganic, and will last a lifetime.

Though the flowers look real, feel real, and can even be made to smell real, they don’t require a green thumb to flourish.

Created with a patented process and state-of-the-art materials, Jane’s Real Touch flower creations have beautified many weddings.

“My goal is to make them look as real as possible so no one can tell the difference,” says Jane, emphasizing that her product is superior to perhaps better-known silk flowers.

“Even after touching them, people are just amazed at just how real the flowers look and feel.

These flowers are truly amazing,” she says.

Always having had a love for creating, Jane started making flowers with her daughter for her wedding 10 years ago.

“We loved doing this together, but my daughter got so busy in the eastern part of the state that I thought I would open my own company here in Marshfield,” says Jane.

Jane prides herself on listening to a bride’s ideas and dreams and does her best to create a dream-come-true floral design

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Jane Stoflet poses next to her booth for Everlasting Bridal Bouquets at the 33rd annual Bridal Fair Extravaganza at the Marshfield Mall.

package for that special day.

After a consultation with a bride and reviewing color schemes and flower ideas, Jane creates a floral package that will work for them and their budget.

She then orders the flowers from vendors who specialize in real-touch artificial flowers and begins the design process, which can take anywhere from a week to a month.

Most of all, Jane enjoys knowing that she was part of someone’s special day.

“I never stop until they are just right,” she says. “They have to be right before they go out the door.mI have never had a bride disappointed. I aim to please.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION Learn more about the business at Everlastingbridalbouquets.com or contact Jane via email at Jane@everlastingbridalbouqets

A bouquet created from flowers made by Jane.

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A flower arrangement created by Jane.

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SISTERS TEAM UP TO ORGANIZE WALK MS

By Marisa Cuellar YOU Magazine

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ARSHFIELD — Inspired by their mother, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1993, Peggy Machtan and Lisa Konrardy of Marshfield have stepped up to organize the community’s Walk MS event this year.

The sisters participated in the walk last year under the team name Bookin’ for Barb, in support of their mother, Barb Becker, and this year decided to take a more active role in the event. Peggy says their participation has been helpful to their mother and those who have planned the walk the past three years.

“Coming to planning meetings is a way for my mom to get out of the house and meet other people who have MS,” Peggy says. “It’s nice for her to meet with people and talk about what has helped them.”

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Participants walk in a previous MS Walk in Marshfield.

WALK MS: MARSHFIELD 2015 When: April 25; registration starts at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m.

Where: Wildwood Park & Zoo, 1800 S. Roddis Ave. Cost: Free, but individuals who raise or contribute $125 or more get a T-shirt.

Register: Visit walkMS.org to search and register for the Marshfield walk, or register the day of the event.

who have been diagnosed with MS, and planning an event this size can be challenging for individuals who experience fatigue and balance problems because of their condition, Peggy says. “We wanted to keep the event going.”

She hopes the event will raise more than $28,000 for MS research and support services and attract upwards of 500 walkers.

The walk will take place April 25 at Wildwood Park & Zoo and in-

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clude 1-mile and 3-mile courses.

The sisters’ efforts to help individuals with MS don’t stop at organizing the walk, however.

Peggy and Lisa have organized a mixed couples pool tournament March 14 to raise money for the state National Multiple Sclerosis Society chapter.

Besides fundraising, Peggy says she hopes the walk and pool tournament raise awareness about MS. MS is more common among women than men, and most patients are diagnosed with the condition between ages 20 and 50, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society website. Patients can experience symptoms including fatigue, walking difficulties, numbness or tingling,

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weakness, vision problems, dizziness, pain and depression. The neurological disorder affects more than 400,000 Americans.

“Since I became involved, I’ve been made more aware of how many people in Marshfield have MS,” Peggy says.

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SPONSORED FEATURE

Shop for quality, value when choosing a home builder

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hoosing to build a new home for your family is one of the biggest decisions and investments you make in your entire life. Choosing who builds it for you, is the next biggest.

Here are a few questions to ask to help you make a good decision in choosing who builds your family’s home. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and clarify answers. After all, a builder should be looking out for your best interests.

Are you licensed and insured? Make sure the builder you hire is licensed and fully insured. If your builder is not insured, you will be personally liable for any accident that may occur. Additionally, if your builder is not licensed and you pull the permit that means you are liable for any code violations and possibly material and workmanship defects as well. All legitimate builders need to have a dwelling qualifier license in the state of Wisconsin.

How long have you been in business? Anyone who picks up a hammer can build something, but that doesn’t mean they should build your family’s home. Your builder should have experience and a track record on his belt, not just a shiny new hammer.

How many homes have you built? You don’t necessarily want to be the first home a new builder builds. You don’t want to pay for trialand-error, learn-as-you-go training for your builder.

Do you have a full-time staff? You want to make sure you choose a builder who can provide you with professional service. Does he have an office and full-time staff, or are you meeting in his basement or at his dining room table? You wouldn’t go to a surgeon who works out of his basement for a procedure would you?

Are you registered with the local Home Builders Association? Almost any business can join an association by paying dues, but the good ones stick around. They have a name for themselves in the community because of their long-standing reputation and affiliation with associations.

How long have you been working with the same trades? Most builders prefer to work with subcontractors they can trust. Those long-standing trade relationships can provide you with a quality built home for your family.

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A builder who constantly shops for the lowest price subcontractors is looking at his bottom line, not the quality of your finished home.

Have you won any awards? Not everyone likes a show off, but it can be a gauge of a builder’s reputation and attention to details. A good builder should be recognized for his accomplishments.

What kind of warranty do you have after construction is completed? Warranty is key.

You want a builder who stands behind his work. When your family’s home is complete you want a builder you can count on, not one who never returns your calls.

Do you have references that I can contact?

If a builder can’t give you references, they either haven’t built anything before or it didn’t end on good terms with their customers. When contracting references make sure to ask: Did the builder give a fixed and accurate quote?

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How do they present a price? Is the price of your home time and materials? Cost plus? Or is it guaranteed? A builder who can’t give you a guaranteed price doesn’t know how much your home is going to cost, which means you don’t know how much your home will cost. When making the investment of a lifetime, the lowest bid may not always be the best value. Remember, you get what you pay for. A “smoking deal,” may be just that.

Bottom line is: When you move into your fabulous new home built just for you, you want to have built a lasting relationship with your builder as well. Doing your homework up front can mean years of lasting enjoyment in your new home. Here’s hoping the builder you choose makes your building experience easy and fun.

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ARSHFIELD — Inspired by trips to the tropics, Karen Eckes of rural Marshfield has accomplished a longtime dream. That dream was recreating the feeling of the tropical islands, right in her backyard.

Along the way Karen completed the University of WisconsinExtension Master Gardner program and worked with a few gardeners. In the end, she attributes most of her success to hands-on experience and help from friends and family.

The tropical retreat started with a pond, which wasn’t difficult since the home is near the McMillan Marsh. The property’s one-

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acre pond is 18 feet deep and fed by more than 20 natural springs.

There are various types of fish, frogs, turtles, ducks, geese, and even an occasional muskrat. Karen says a muskrat almost singlehandedly destroyed the beach.

The biggest challenge with maintaining a beach is the constant battle with weeds and grass growing in the sand.

“Algae can also be a problem if it goes unchecked,” Karen says.

The three-season gazebo is built at the end of a walkway above the water. Karen says her husband, Bryan, calls it his cabin.

The beach is a popular party spot during the summer for adults as well as children. “There are comfy lounge chairs, umbrellas, shells, tiki torches, a fire pit and, of course, sunsets,” she says.

Most of the gardens have a theme to accompany the outdoor

A whimsical planter along the pond walkway holds red purslane and yellow euryops.

areas, she says. The majority of the plants are perennials, along with a variety of annuals.

“Outside of the back door, you will hear the sounds of a bamboo water fountain. This garden includes elephant ears, caster bean, hibiscus, cannas, calla lily, and a plant that smells like hot buttered popcorn!” says Karen.

When you rub the foliage of the popcorn cassia it releases a scent similar to buttered popcorn, she says.

On the pond side of the house there is an outdoor dining area, which is one of the family’s favorite places to eat. The site includes

a water fountain and a family heirloom dinner bell. The gardens consist of groupings of black-eyed Susan and daisies along with clematis vines, tall ornamental grasses, coreopsis, liatris and salvia.

“Traveling down the lighted brick sidewalk towards the gazebo, there’s a variety of daylilies, lamb’s ears, bear tongue, watermelon petunias, bee balm, coneflower, and coleus,” she says.

One of the joys of rural living is the wildlife that ventures onto the property, says Karen.

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The walkway to the pond is lined with plants so that something is blooming throughout the growing season. The walkway is fabricated brick, which has lights integrated into the design to illuminate the path at night.

skunks, raccoons, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, stray dogs and cats, turkeys, sand cranes, pheasants, and some birds that we couldn’t identify,” Karen says.

They all are welcome as long as they behave and do not dine in the gardens, she says.

Creating a backyard tropical oasis has been an adventure in gardening.

“It took about six years to create this. There’s a lot of trial and error when you garden,” she says.

All of the gardens are mixtures of annuals and perennials with the plantings staged so that there is something blooming throughout the growing season.

“While tropical resorts often charge top dollar, the price of admission to this one, on the outskirts of Marshfield, can be as low as two hands and a shovel,” says Karen.

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Decorative bird houses are featured among plantings of hybrid petunias, called watermelon charm supertunia, jumbo yellow bracteantha and lime coleus and fireworks fountain grass.

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Having practiced for more than seven years as a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, Kristine Ahles is approaching her first anniversary as owner-operator of Kneaded Relief Massage & Spa LLC at 440 Chestnut St., Wisconsin Rapids.

The practice of massage therapy involves pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain and stress. Massage works on soft tissues such as muscles, tendons and ligaments to improve tone, and also improves blood circulation.

One of Kristine’s specialties is cupping, a 5,000-year-old deeptissue healing technique in which a targeted area of skin is gently

drawn upwards by creating a vacuum in a cup. She also specializes in TuiNa, another ancient Eastern therapy that she finds to be especially beneficial for relieving pain in the hips. Kristine says most of her clients come to her for conditions related to the neck, shoulders, back and hips.

When Kristine was suffering from the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome nearly a decade ago,

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she turned to a massage therapist for relief. After what she laughingly describes as “quite a workout” over four months, her symptoms were alleviated — without surgery — and inspired her to provide to others the help she received.

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TYPES OF MASSAGE Swedish: A gentle pressure used to promote relaxation & ease of muscle tension TuiNa Therapy: Also known as Traditional Chinese Medical Massage, TuiNa applies different Eastern massage techniques to counter disharmony and promote balance and circulation of Qi (vital energy).

Acupressure: The use of pressure on acupressure points to release energy blockages and promote balance.

Cupping Therapy: Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy that helps to regulate the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood. A specially designed cup is placed on the tight / painful area of the body and a natural vacuum is applied to the desired point. The amount of vacuum is regulated according to the treatment.

Deep Tissue: Massage designed to focus on severe tension in deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues. Recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain in their body caused from heavy physical activity, repetitive activity or have sustained physical injuries.

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my problems, I realized how I could truly achieve my goal. Massage is about more than just muscles,” she says Another important benefit is mental and emotional relief from stress. In this regard, Kristine emphasizes her personalized approach to therapy. She starts her clients with a consultation, asking about any symptoms, emotional status and overall state of well-being.

“By communicating and listening, I get a better sense of my clients’ needs and can adapt the therapy accordingly,” Kristine says.

This individualized approach is vital for Kristine.

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body is telling me.”

Kristine studied for her career at East-West Healing Arts Institute, a private school in Madison that is a leader in fully integrated Eastern and Western massage therapy education. Her instructor, a native of China, guided her progress. Before opening Kneaded Relief, Kristine practiced as an independent contractor, including a three-year stint at Pittsville Therapy Services.

Her practice philosophy may best be described by the name of one of her massage offerings: “Mind, Body and Sole” — suggesting a treatment of the whole person.

“My desire is to communicate my concern for them and reflect that concern in the way I go about my work,” she says.

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The tips below will help you simplify and meet your resolution for a healthier you.

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YMCA Wellness My suggesCoordinator tion is to start with the basics of diet and exercise.

It was right after New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I saw a story on a morning show about a device you wear that will actually zap you if you eat something that is bad for you.

Talk about extreme!

If you struggle with diets then try something basic like keeping a food journal. Simply writing down the foods you eat tends to make you more accountable and conscious about what, and how much, you are consuming.

Plus, looking through multiple journal entries might give perspective on times throughout the day that you tend to snack more; and it can help identify what foods you might be eating too much ofâ&#x20AC;Śor not enough of.

For a more modern take on this method, look for apps on your

phone or tablet that allow for food and caloric tracking. There are many free apps available and most offer nutrition information and motivation.

It was once again on TV that I saw another extreme idea. How does cycling on a bike in a pool sound?

I am sure it is not a coincidence that I have never heard of or seen this again.

My suggestion for exercising is to first, find something that seems fun and appeals to you. And second, mix it up and try a wider variety of exercises.

It is recommended that you exercise for 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week, but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean walking the same path in your neighborhood or pedaling on the same cross trainer each time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at the gym.

Instead, try group exercise classes at your local YMCA, join or start a walking club, go snowshoeing in the winter and swimming in the summer, buy or download an exercise video, take a dance class, join a fun sports team, lift weights, bike, meet with a personal trainer, climb stairs, do push-ups, learn yoga â&#x20AC;Ś the list goes on and on.

The above suggestions are attainable to most, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require extreme equipment that is out of the ordinary.

I realize this is easier said than done, but remember your body was designed to move and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to succeed with a committed exercise program if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even try.

For more information on how to start a fitness program or to learn more about what the Y has to offer, contact the Marshfield Area YMCA at 715-387-4900 or visit our website at www.mfldymca.org

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ARSHFIELD — Specialty stores give their customers an experience, not just merchandise. As an example, at Rae Baxter’s Fashions, we give our customers something that can’t be replicated when shopping online. We make things interesting and fun. It is more than selling our customers valuable merchandise, it is selling an experience and a memory. We create a friendly atmosphere for shopping that is easy and comfortable.

We specialize in making our customers look good in timeless, fashionable silhouettes that follow the trends of the season. The spring season’s bold prints and vibrant color palettes are inspired by classic and artistic designs that range from romantic to playful to graphic to linear. These include dresses, sportswear and accessories for the woman who likes to stand out in the crowd.

If I had to use one word for this season, it is “color, color and more color.” There are lots of blues, from cobalt, aqua to royal blue in everything from dresses to sportswear to accessories. We are coming off a long, cold winter and our customers will delight in these shades of blue that remind them of beautiful coastlines and tones of the ocean.

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Grape Salad Grape salad was contributed by Becky Cera who worked for 10 years as a News-Herald Media advertising executive and began a new career in banking Feb. 23. As a busy mom with active children, Becky says this recipe is easy to make when you need a dish to pass at a potluck.

Sweet Potato, Corn and Black Bean Enchiladas A recipe for sweet potato, corn and black bean enchiladas was contributed

by Marisa Cuellar, who until Feb. 6 served as the News-Herald Media medical and business reporter. Marisa has moved on to creating her own freelance writing business.

This easy recipe provides added fiber, protein and vitamins with sweet potatoes, corn and black beans. These enchiladas don’t sacrifice flavor, and they’re hearty enough to satisfy the meat lover in your family.

Ingredients 10 corn tortillas (I used Azteca tortillas) One large sweet potato, cooked, peeled and diced. To cook the sweet potato quickly, poke holes in the potato and microwave for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the potato halfway through.

Half can of black beans, rinsed and drained Half can of corn, drained 3 tablespoons of salsa 10-ounce can of enchilada sauce Shredded Cheddar cheese

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Directions Cover the bottom of a baking dish with a thin layer of enchilada sauce. In a bowl, combine sweet potato pieces, corn, black beans and salsa. Heat tortillas according to package directions and fill equally with sweet potato mixture and one tablespoon of cheese.

Place seam side down in the baking dish. Cover with remaining sauce and cheese as desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Serve with chopped cilantro.

Ingredients 8-ounce container of cream cheese 8-ounce container of sour cream ¼ cup of sugar 2 to 2 ½ cups of crushed pretzels ½ cup of brown sugar Container of caramel ice cream topping Directions Mix together in a bowl cream cheese, sour cream and sugar, then

mix in the grapes. Mix together in a separate bowl the crushed pretzels and brown sugar. Put half of the grape mixture into a large bowl.

Drizzle some caramel topping on top. Sprinkle half of the pretzel mixture on top. Repeat in the same order with the rest of the ingredients. This is ready to serve right away.

Crab Dip Crab dip is a quick and easy recipe enjoyed by the family of Jan Zettler, who is the News-Herald Media news assistant.

Ingredients 8 ounce package cream cheese 1 bottle shrimp sauce ¼ cup Miracle Whip ½ package artificial crab meat (chopped) Directions Beat cream cheese, Miracle Whip and shrimp sauce until creamy. Fold in diced artificial crab.

Chill and serve with your favorite crackers.

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Stuffed French Toast Roll Ups Stuffed French toast roll ups was contributed by Shannon Goralski, who works at the News-Herald Media front desk. This is good finger-food for a brunch and a favorite among children.

Memphis Pulled Pork Nachos Memphis pulled pork nachos was contributed by Jen Foth, who is one of the News-Herald Media circulation managers and whose family hails from the barbecue-loving south. This is a tradition for every football game when the family is rooting for their favorite Alabama team: Serves 6 to 8 For the Memphis-style barbecue sauce: 2 cups ketchup ½ cup cider vinegar ½ cup dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder ¼ teaspoon Coleman's mustard powder 1 teaspoon hot sauce (I like Crystals brand) 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper For the nachos: 2 pounds pulled pork, smoked or not, warm 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, thin sliced 1 bag of yellow corn chips 1 cup heavy cream 16 slices Kraft American singles 1 cup shredded mozzarella Directions Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized sauce pan and stir to combine. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it sit for half an hour. Remove the sauce from the heat until needed.

Heat the oven to 500 degrees.

Line an 18 x 13-inch half sheet tray with foil. Spread the shaved romaine lettuce across the bottom of the pan. Top with half the mozza-

rella. I know you think this step is crazy, but the wilted romaine that soaks up any and all juices will be your favorite part of the nachos.

Lay the bag of chips on its side and open it from the bottom. This keeps all the broken bits on the bottom, and the whole, goodlooking chips stay on top. Place the bag onto the lettuce bottom sidedown, and lift it slowly. Spread the chips out if needed.

Place the cream in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Add the slices of cheese, a slice or two at a time, only adding more when the first slices have melted. Be careful with the heat, the sauce can scorch. When all the slices have melted, turn the heat down to a simmer.

Dress the pork with a couple of tablespoons of sauce just to dampen it. Don't bathe the pork in the sauce. Spread the pork out across the top of the chips, then sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.

Place the nachos into the oven and bake 10 minutes or until the chips on top begin to brown. Remove the tray from the oven.

Using a large spoon, drizzle the warm barbecue sauce across the chips to taste. It doesn't require as much sauce as you might think, plus the pork is already coated too.

Spoon the cheese sauce across the top. Serve.

Ingredients 8 or more slices of sandwich bread Softened cream cheese and/or Nutella Diced strawberries 2 eggs 3 tablespoons milk 1/3 cup of granulated sugar 1 heaping teaspoon of ground cinnamon Butter for greasing the pan.

Directions Cut the crust from each side of the bread slices and flatten out with a rolling pin.

Place about 1 teaspoon of your choice of filling (cream cheese with strawberries or Nutella with strawberries) about 1 inch from the end of the bread in a strip, roll the bread up

tightly and repeat with the remaining bread.

In a shallow bowl whisk the eggs and milk until well blended.

In a separate shallow bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon.

Heat a skillet set over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter.

Dip each bread roll in the egg mixture coating well and then place in the skillet seam side down, cook in batches until golden brown, turning them to brown on all sides.

(Add butter as needed.)

Place cooked rolls immediately from the pan to the cinnamon and sugar mixture and roll until completely covered.

Can be served with syrup for dipping if you choose.

Eclair Cake The mother of Caitlyn Schulz, a News-Herald Media advertising executive, makes Eclair cake for festive events.

Ingredients 1 box Jell-O vanilla pudding (large or regular box;

depending on preference) 2 cups milk 8-ounce container of cream cheese 1 cup water 1 cup butter 1 cup flour 4 eggs Container of Cool Whip Container of Hershey's syrup Filling directions Mix box of vanilla pudding and 2 cups milk. Add in the cream cheese and blend well. Place in refrigerator to thicken.

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Remove from the heat.

Grease 9x13 pan and add in puff dough. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or 40 minutes for a firmer crust. Once done baking, tamp down the puffs and let cool. Once cool, layer filling over puff dough.

Topping Top with Cool Whip and Hershey's syrup. To achieve the same look as the photograph, drizzle in “S” shape horizontally and then drag a knife tip through vertically up and down.

Serve chilled.

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake Strawberry cream cheese icebox cake is a recipe from Pinterest contributed by Tara Mondloch, advertising manager for YOU Magazine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a classic Pinterest junky and make a lot of things from there. The cake is one I made for New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve this year for the first time. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it past Jan.1,â&#x20AC;? says Tara.

Ingredients 2 pounds strawberries 2 sleeves graham crackers 8 ounce package cream cheese at room temperature 14 ounce size can of sweetened condensed milk 2 - 3.4 ounce size (4-serving) packages instant cheesecake flavored pudding 3 cups milk 12 ounce container Cool Whip, divided Directions Clean and slice strawberries (about 1/4 inch thick); set aside. You have to do this first because the cream cheese mixture will start to set up quickly once itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mixed up.

Line the bottom of a 3-quart 13x9 baking dish with graham crackers; set aside. Mine easily fit 6 whole crackers then I had to break up a seventh one to fill in the rest.

Combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add pudding mixes and milk

and continue mixing on low for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.

Fold in 2 cups Cool Whip until smooth.

Pour half of cream cheese mixture over graham crackers. Arrange a single layer of strawberry slices over cream cheese mixture. Top strawberries with another layer of graham crackers then cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Top cream cheese mixture with another layer of strawberries. Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.

When ready to serve top with remaining Cool Whip. Crush remaining graham crackers and sprinkle crumbs over Cool Whip.

Crab Dip Surrounded by Ham & Cheese Tortilla Roll-ups Ham & cheese tortilla roll-ups are favorites of the large extended family of Jan Zettler, who is the News-Herald Media news assistant.

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hile we dream of spring the reality is that March and April can be bonechilling cold months.With busy families on the go, coming home to a warm bowl of homemade soup is a delicious, inviting way to get the entire family (and friends of course) to come to the table. The following are just a few soup ideas with easy-to-make aromatic dinner rolls on the side provided by allrecipes.com.

Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup 1 onion, chopped 16-ounce can chili beans 15-ounce can black beans 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 can or bottle beer (12 fluid ounces) 1 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 1.25-ounce package taco seasoning 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts Shredded Cheddar cheese, optional Sour cream, optional Crushed tortilla chips, optional Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.

Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Makes 8 servings.

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Steak Soup 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 ½ pounds lean boneless beef round steak, cut into cubes ½ cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups beef broth 2 cups water 4 springs fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon dried marjoram 1 ½ cups peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes 1 ½ cups sliced carrots 1 ½ chops chopped celery 6-ounce can tomato paste 15.25-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained

Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the foam disappears from the butter, and stir in the steak cubes and onion. Cook and stir until the meat and onion are browned, about 10 minutes. While beef is cooking, mix together flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the browned meat, and stir to coat.

In a large soup pot, pour in the beef broth and water, and stir in the parsley, celery leaves, bay leaf, and marjoram. Stir in beef mixture, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, about 45 minutes.

Mix in the potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and corn; bring the soup back to a simmer, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the soup is thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.

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One (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup salted butter, melted Grease 12 muffin cups.

Place Parmesan cheese into a shallow bowl.

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Roll each piece into a ball and dip into the melted butter.

Gently press the buttered dough ball into the Parmesan cheese.

Place 3 coated balls into each prepared muffin cup.

Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees) until doubled in volume, 5 to 7 hours, depending on the room temperature.

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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

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4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded 4.5-ounce package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ž cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter 2 cups heavy cream In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.

In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.

Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Makes 8 servings

4 cups biscuit baking mix 3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 1/3 cups water ½ cup melted butter 1 teaspoon garlic powder Ÿ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine the baking mix, cheese, and water. Mix until dough is firm.

Using a small scoop, place dough on the prepared pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Combine the melted butter, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and parsley. Brush over baked biscuits immediately upon removing from oven.

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Tips to make organic food affordable

By Kim Mueller For YOU Magazine

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ABOUT KIM Kim Mueller is the Natural Foods Manager at County Market in Medford. She is also a certified health coach who received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's Health Coach Training Program.

During her training, she studied more than 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods. Her teachers included Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Dr. David Katz, director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of nutrition at Harvard University; Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating; and many other leading researchers and nutrition authorities.

Kim’s education has equipped her with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching and preventive health.

Drawing on these skills and her knowledge of different dietary theories, she works with clients to help them make lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results.

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ith chronic illness on the rise people are starting to pay attention to what they are putting in their mouths. Choosing organic is one way to eliminate the consumption of chemicals and pesticides. In fact, eating a single apple gives us the potential to consume as many as 25 different chemicals and that’s AFTER we wash it. So what’s the big deal anyway?

Even if you feel you are eating a healthy standard American diet, the vitamin level in our food is nowhere close to what it used to be.

Organic foods have been proven to contain 50 percent more vitamins, minerals and nutrients to similar foods produced in a conventional manner.

Just for a minute, set aside the fact that chemicals and pesticides have been linked to serious health risks such as neurological problems, cancer, infertility, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, allergies and asthma, wheezing, rashes and other skin problems, ADHD, birth defects and more. There are many reasons to make the switch.

First, organic foods just taste better! Healthy soil and plants make food that tastes the best. In taste tests, the organic foods were almost always chosen over the chemicalladen ones. Admit it, that carrot you pulled straight

from the garden is a little slice of heaven. Another great reason to choose organic is the fact that some of the foods our parents and grandparents grew up on no longer exist! In fact, we are losing entire species of food. Organic farmers are taking every measure to make sure this problem doesn’t continue by breeding many species to keep them in existence.

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Here are a few tips to help you eat organic on a budget. First, check websites and social media pages of your favorite company for coupons and specials.

Next, stay organized and plan out your meals for the week using that food you bought with your coupons. This will help eliminate the problem of spoilage. You could “do it yourself” by making your own granola bars, kale chips, smoothies and juices rather than buying them.

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nic frozen produce is cheaper than the fresh, especially when that food is out of season. You can always buy in bulk. This way you can get as much or as little as you will use.

There are many options to choose from in the bulk dispensers, anything from oats and nuts, to dried foods and lentils, beans and flour.

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Spring into health with your family

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ISCONSIN RAPIDS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; By the time we reach the spring months, those New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution have melted with the winter snow! Making this the perfect time of year to start putting out some renewed

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energy and focus on our health.

At the South Wood County YMCA we are addressing the needs of individuals year-round by planting the seeds for a healthy wellrounded future.

As we are starting to thaw out from the long, cold winter, the sun is shining longer giving us more vitamin D so we feel like we have

more energy. Most of us will be ready to get outdoors, making it easier to jump off of that comfy couch. Make this the time to bounce back into that commitment of taking care of yourself.

Let the season inspire you to be more active. If the weather cooperates, take exercise outside by going on a walk, or get the bike

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out for its annual checkup, or simply take a few extra moments outside to breathe in the fresh air.

If you are starting, or restarting, remember that you want to move at a good pace that is comfortable for you. Try to get to a place where you can work up a sweat and carry a conversation at the same time.

If the weather cooperates, take exercise outside by going on a walk, or get the bike out for its annual checkup, or simply take a few extra moments outside to breathe in the fresh air.

At the Y, we believe healthy living has as much to do with pursuing interests, passions and learning new things as it does with eating healthy and being active. Our minds and spirits need stimulus and enrichment, and we get so much more from life when we find things â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that inspire us.

Spring is a great time to develop or re-ignite friendships with others in your circle of friends.

Engage in a walking group, take a fitness class together, use the indoor training for cycling classes, golf lessons or volleyball as a time to get healthier and reconnect. Once you begin to think of

yourself as the kind of person who is fit and healthy, those around you will see you in the same way.

That mental hurdle is sometimes the biggest one to get over.

Spring is synonymous with new beginnings. This is the perfect time to reflect on your life and consider which daily habits contribute the most â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the least â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to your happiness.

Pick one or two changes you think will make an impact on a healthier and happier you. Living healthy is about spirit, mind and body at every age and stage.

Raquel Nowak is the Community Development Director at the South Wood County YMCA.

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Discuss teen dating abuse

By Nancy L. Vance For YOU Magazine

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omestic violence and sports has been in the headlines for the past few weeks. While it is important to collectively raise our consciousness about this issue, on a more personal level, this is a great opportunity to talk with your teen about healthy relationships and dating abuse. Although this may seem a bit difficult and you feel that you don’t have all the answers, a few minutes to chat with your teen can go a long way.

Dating violence isn’t an argument every once in a while, or a bad mood after a bad day. Dating violence (or relationship abuse) is a pattern of violent behavior that someone uses against a girlfriend/ boyfriend. Dating abuse can cause injury and even death, but it doesn’t have to be physical. It can include verbal and emotional abuse — constant insults, isolation from friends and family, name calling, controlling what someone wears — and it can also include sexual abuse. Teen dating violence can affect anyone. It is not unique to any one class, community or ethnic group.

Modern technology has changed social interaction, making it easier for the abusive partner to keep track of their victims.

Emotional abuse using digital technology, including frequent text messages, threatening emails, and the circulation of embarrassing messages or photographs without consent, can be devastating to young teens.

According to a 2006 Teen Dating Abuse Survey, more than one in four teenage girls in a relationship report enduring repeated verbal abuse; one in three teenagers report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked or phys-

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ically hurt by their partner. Is your teen one of them? How would you know?

A teen experiencing abuse may make changes to their daily rituals, become isolated from friends, spend excessive amounts of time with the person they are dating, change the way they dress and show concern for how their partner will react when plans are changed at the last minute. Does your teen’s boy/girlfriend get angry when your child spends time with family or friends? Does your teen have to consult his/her partner about every decision?

Does your teen apologize for his/her partner’s behavior and make excuses? If you suspect abuse in your teen’s dating relationship, talk with him/her. Too often fear, shame and denial prohibits the teen from admitting to the problem and from seeking help. Only 33 percent of teens

who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse.

Be aware of how your teen is acting when their partner is around. Check cellphone bills to see how frequently text messages are sent and received. Ask questions about their life and listen without judgment. Express your concern for their safety and wellbeing and let your teen have some control in making decisions about the relationship. A parent’s attention is the best defense for teens.

As a parent it’s important to educate yourself about teen dating violence and it is especially important to understand that the most dangerous time for an abusive dating relationship is when it’s about to end. Talk to your child about the importance of creating a safety plan which is a personalized practical plan that can help your teen avoid dangerous situations.

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For more information about teen dating abuse, visit www.loveisrespect.org or www.breakthecycle.org with your teen.

These website is designed for teens to educate themselves about the signs of relationship abuse.

Also, check your communities’ domestic violence agencies or school counselors. Remember, abusive teen relationships can evolve into abusive adult relationships. With the help and support of parents, teens can learn to choose better relationships when they learn that healthy behaviors include respect, trust and consideration.

Let’s take the time to educate ourselves about this issue and open up a dialogue with our children. It could save their lives.

Nancy L. Vance, is a Family Living Educator at the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Clark County, Neillsville.

FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information, or questions, call a lactation consultant at the Wood County Health Department, 715-421-8911.

‘Second night’ concept advice for new moms

By Amber France For YOU Magazine

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any new moms are unaware of the second night concept and end up having some doubts about breastfeeding.

During the first 24 hours most babies are sleepy and fairly calm.

They have been through a huge and very tiring transition. But on the second night, things change.

Your sweet little baby discovers that he is no longer in the womb.

He can’t hear your heartbeat and lungs anymore and it’s not warm and cozy, so he tends to cry quite a bit more. There are all kinds of new noises, lights and smells. It is

very overwhelming for baby.

It’s normal for babies to cry when they leave the breast and want to return often. Being at the breast is comforting and they can experience the same sounds, smells and warmth they did when they were in the womb. You may be overwhelmed and it may seem like your baby wants to eat all the time, fall asleep, and then wake up as soon as you put them down!

What do you do?

• Do lots of skin-to-skin contact with baby. This is the closest he will get to being back inside that safe, cozy uterus.

• Let him nurse, this will help your full milk supply come in faster. Remember, the colostrum

is all he needs until then.

• When he drifts off to sleep at the breast after a good feed, break the suction and slide your nipple gently out of his mouth. Don’t move him except to pillow his head more comfortably on your breast. Don’t try and burp him — just snuggle with him until he falls into a deep sleep where he won’t be disturbed by being moved.

Babies go into a light sleep state (REM) first, and then cycle in and out of REM and deep sleep about every half hour or so. If he starts to root and act as though he wants to go back to breast, that’s fine ... this is his way of settling and comforting.

• Let baby have his hands.

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They were always available to him in utero, keep them that way now. He had fingernails in utero too, if he does scratch himself, it will heal quickly. Let him touch and feel — no mittens or swaddling those arms!

Remember: this second night concept might happen every once in a while after a visit to the doctor, grandparent’s house, to the mall, to church, etc. Remember that for baby, the breast is “home.”

Reference: © 2003 / Jan Barger RN, MA, IBCLC / Lactation Education Consultants.

Amber France is the Nutrition & Lactation Program Supervisor for Wood County Health Department.

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FEATURED ARTIST

Artist by choice — teacher by accident

By Kris Leonhardt For YOU Magazine

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What: “The Teacher’s Touch” and will feature Sharon’s work along with some of her former students When: June 2017 at Central Wisconsin Cultural Center in Wisconsin Rapids

ISCONSIN RAPIDS — Sharon Aiken Bruha shares dual passions with art and education.

“In elementary school in Ripon (Wisconsin) my parents signed me up for an after school art program. I loved participating in these classes and this started me on my artistic path,” she says.

Sharon then continued her art education through high school electives and community education programs and entered the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to pursue a bachelor’s degree in art. Her parents, both in the education field, encouraged her to obtain a teaching certificate. Sharon obliged her parents, thinking she would probably never use it.

“I decided to do that but I really had no intention of using it. However, I did have to complete a student teaching experience to earn my license. I student taught for approximately three weeks in Wisconsin Rapids when it became evident to me that I would never do anything else. At that time I knew I was hooked,” she says.

Bruha later earned a master’s degree in education, with an emphasis in students-at-risk, and would start a long career in the Wisconsin Rapids school system.

“I always say that I am a ‘teacher by accident.’ My intention was to work as a commercial artist or graphic designer,” explains Sharon. “I had a summer job working in the advertising department of the Burlington Standard Press that I enjoyed. I planned to continue in a related career.”

Though Sharon was an unlikely teacher, the love in what she does is evident as she says,

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Featured artist: Sharon Aiken Bruha Contact Information: email Sharon at dsbruha@wctc.net or call her at 715-424-1176

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“I love teaching skills to the students and watching them grow and develop as artists. It’s a thrill to see students become more confident and to advance their talents. I love the moment when a student realizes that they have just created something they are proud of, when they never thought they could. Art teaches so many life skills through its processes such as critical thinking, problem solving, cooperation and teamwork.”

Sharon willingly sets her brushes aside every year and devotes her time solely to her students. “During the academic year, I take almost no time for my personal art,” she says. “With the exception of creating something for a gift or an occasional workshop, most of my energies go into the teaching profession.

Being a teacher of any subject is more than a full-time job. Teaching, running art based extracurricular activities and a busy personal life does not provide much time to dive into an art piece. During the summer break is when I transition from teacher to artist. I become the art stu-

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dent by taking classes to learn new techniques and media. I try to spend a couple hours each day working on personal paintings, drawings, mosaics or jewelry. I can reflect, focus and put my energy into my work during this time.”

Due to her devotion, Sharon has been awarded the Outstanding Art Educator for the Middle Level Division by the Wisconsin Art Education Association, a

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reward she is proud of but claims along with her fellow teachers.

“It is quite overwhelming to be awarded in this way. It is always nice to know that what we do makes a difference to others,” adds Sharon. “However, I don’t feel that I work any harder, do any more or have any more success than any of my peers. I feel that my colleagues and ‘Art Buddies’ deserve this award just as much as I do. I see this recognition as a reflection of what we all do.”

Away from her teaching job, Sharon works with colored pencils, paintings in acrylic and watercolor and dabbles in photography. Sharon has produced 10 collage drawings based on locations around the world that she and her husband of more than 25 years, David, have traveled to.

“I have done a series of watercolors of wild flowers in Wisconsin and some acrylics of landscapes,” says Sharon. “Lately I have expanded into working with fused glass, blown glass and stained glass. I have also been making jewelry.

“Last summer I learned to paint with encaustic paint, which is wax and pigment. I love working with my familiar mediums but it’s a thrill to explore new ones as well!”

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Telling stories ‘hemmed in hope’

By Breanna Speth For YOU Magazine

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ARSHFIELD — Local author and speaker Cynthia Ruchti has been writing professionally since 1979, and her work has graced radio waves, newspaper columns, magazine articles, blog articles and novels.

Cynthia began her professional career at Marshfield Clinic, working in the chemistry lab when it was still located in what is now the City Hall building.

After resigning to raise her small children, she and her husband moved to a country home between Marshfield and Pittsville, which is in the Cary Bluff area.

It was during this time period that she began taking correspondence courses in creative writing, one of her many interests.

“I took correspondence courses partly because of an insatiable appetite for learning and partly to keep my mind engaged in something in addition to potty training techniques and producing stellar birthday parties on a budget for my kids,” Cynthia said.

After completing the last of her sessions, she was offered an opportunity to write for inspirational radio.

“I had no experience, training, equipment, or even interest in the idea, but found myself writing and producing — with my neighbor and friend Jackie Cunningham — what became a daily radio broadcast, ‘The Heartbeat of the Home,’” Cynthia said.

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try, including WGNV in the central Wisconsin area and several other Wisconsin stations.

In 2012, they retired the show after 33 years on the air, but the show’s devotional thoughts, hope and inspiration now resonate in the pages of Cynthia’s novels.

“Now, I speak on those kinds of topics, speak for writers’ workshops and conferences, keynote women’s retreats, and write fiction, nonfiction and devotional books,” Cynthia said. “I tell stories hemmed in hope.”

Along with writing and speaking, Cynthia served a two-year term as president of the 2,600member American Christian Fiction Writers, and now serves as the ACFW Professional Relations Liaison, connecting the organization and its authors with libraries, retailers, book clubs and readers.

Her favorite part of writing is

the discovery process, she said.

“I dive into the writing sometimes with little more than the first line and a general direction ... or even just a title,” she said. “I know not everyone writes that way or would choose to. But I love discovering who those characters are, what their problem is, what will complicate those problems, and where the hope lies.

“For nonfiction, it’s a more structured process, but still that same sense of unfolding presses me forward.”

Since 2010, she has penned 16 books. Her award-winning books include “All My Belongings” (a CLASS Christian Writers’ Conference Award of Excellence in Fiction 2014 and 2014 CAN Golden Scrolls Fiction Book of the Year), “When the Morning Glory Blooms” (2014 Christian Retailing’s BEST Award, ForeWord Reviews 2013 Book of the Year

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Honorable Mention, and 2014 Selah Award), and “Ragged Hope: Surviving the Fallout of Other People’s Choices” (2014 Christian Retailing’s BEST Award, AWSA Golden Scrolls Book of the Year Second Place, and 2014 Selah Award).

Writing primarily women’s fiction, Cynthia finds inspiration from the world around her.

“Women inspire me. The challenges they bear bravely, the aches they shoulder — sometimes for years — the fortitude they show when life is anything but the way they thought it should be, their creative hearts in problemsolving, the faith they show against all odds. “... So I listen and learn and observe and care,” she explained.

“Then I see where God’s story intersects with their stories, sometimes obviously, sometimes after a little pondering, and look for ways to tell stories about which others will say, ‘This is what I felt. This is what I experienced. You found a way to express it when I couldn’t.’”

She said some have described her books as “writing a woman’s sigh,” meaning her sigh over concern for her children, or her marriage relationship, or her lack of one, or her past, or her job dreams or unfulfilled longings or current crisis or desperate heartache.

“Or,” said Cynthia. “It could also mean allowing women to read books that they finish with a contented sigh.”

“Sometimes,” she added, “I’m the reader who needed the story the most.”

Learn more about Cynthia at www.cynthiaruchti.com/.

BOOK REVIEW: “ALL MY BELONGINGS” BY CYNTHIA RUCHTI Author Cynthia Ruchti began writing “All My Belongings” in 2005, first establishing what she thought would be the core of the story: the conflict between the characters.

She said the novel was “languishing in the murky fog of ‘Huh’” for several years before feedback from other writers and critique partners helped her walk though a few life experiences that helped shaped the work.

“Then, in 2012, when I began to take a hard look at it and jettison my preconceived notions about the story, the journey I thought the characters should take, a new story unfolded,” said Cynthia. “That one resonated with my heart, and is apparently resonating with readers, too.”

The story begins on the heels of a tragic death and an incarceration. Jayne’s mother is dead at the hands of her father, who prematurely and intentionally ended her long suffering with ALS with a lethal dosage of medication. After a very public trial, Bertram Dennagee is sent to jail, leaving his 27-year-old only child with a blemished reputation by association.

As Jayne comes to grips with her tarnished family name, unable to return to nursing school or even her own apartment because of the swarming press, she is offered a job as a caregiver for a friend’s dying sister.

After changing her name in an attempt to start fresh, Jayne (now Becca Morrow) takes the bus across the country to California to work for Aurelia Hughes, a mid-stage Alzheimer’s patient with a heart that is physically weak, but spiritually strong.

Becca hides her dramatic past from Aurelia’s son Isaac, but as the two develop a close friendship it becomes harder to fabricate a false past, especially when sinister events result in that past literally knocking at her door.

“I found it a challenge to make sure the mystery element in the story didn’t overshadow, but enhanced the core of the relationships and the main character’s intense longing to settle into where she truly belonged in life,” said Cynthia.

“When a plot twist catches even me by surprise, then it’s a challenge to go back through the book and make sure it is foreshadowed well, or that it isn’t undermined by previous scenes. The remarkable thing to me is that I often find those plot twists were foreshadowed when I hadn’t even intended to do so. That’s another part of the joy of discovery that keeps me writing.”

While Becca battles the residue of her troubled past and Isaac endures the anguish of his mother’s illness, both turn to the Bible for guidance and reassurance.

A master of Christian fiction, Ruchti seamlessly weaves scripture and narrative together into a rich story about the inherent human need to belong.

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YOU Magazine photographer Megan McCormick took photos at the 33rd annual Bridal Fair Extravaganza at the Marshfield Mall in January.

Dawn Wolf of Chili models a ball gown.

A youngster waits for models to take to the runway for the bridal runway show.

Models show off wedding dress and bridesmaid styles during the show.

Spectators at the bridal runway show during the 33rd annual Bridal Fair Extravaganza at the Marshfield Mall.

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YOU Magazine photographer Megan McCormick took photos at the January Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day at Nepco Lake County Park in Wisconsin Rapids. Youngsters had the chance to try their hand at snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, trapping, broom ball, ice fishing, sledding and ice skating.

Children play broom ball with the Lincoln High School hockey team during the Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day.

Dave Bohn of Wisconsin Rapids, left, and his son Ryan Bohn, 3, ice fish.

Tara Duellman of Wisconsin Rapids, left, ice fishes with her daughter Kendall, 8.

Logan Planer, 13, of Wisconsin Rapids, left, and Reed Duellman, 10, of Wisconsin Rapids practice shooting.

Youngsters play broom ball with the Lincoln High School hockey team during the Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day.

Lori Van Asten, left, tows her grandson Cameron Van Asten, 3, up the sledding hill during the event at Nepco Lake County Park.

Mckinsey Peter, 9, of Wisconsin Rapids holds a dog, Molly, from the Central Wisconsin Beagle Club while her brother Jeremiah, 6, right, watches.

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THINGS TO DO: MARSHFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREA

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Exhibits & Museums Governor Upham Mansion (212 W. Third St., Marshfield; 715-387-3322, www.uphammansion.com) » Restored home of former Wisconsin governor William Henry Upham, this house represents midVictorian architecture at its finest. Upham Mansion 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, www.lucilletackcenter.com) » Clyde & Nancy Wynia exhibit features distinctive works of art with an enlightening ambiance of creativity by this Marshfield couple. Runs through March 16. » Harold Machart painting collection: In honor of Machart’s memory, Ed and Mary Anne Arendt of Spencer have arranged a collection of his paintings.

Exhibit runs March 22 to April 25. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 11 (prior to the performance of New Directions Veterans Choir). » Artwork by Spencer High School students runs May 1 to 29.

Exhibits may be viewed during opening receptions, at the time of a performance and by appointment.

New Visions Gallery (Marshfield Clinic lobby, 1000 N.

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Oak Ave., Marshfield; 715-387-5562, www.newvisionsgallery.org) » 20th annual Emerging Talents Exhibit featuring works of art by students in all Marshfield schools, runs March 2 to April 17. » Marshfield Clinic Employee Art Exhibition runs April 27 to June 19 showcasing the talented physician and employee artists at the clinic. Works on display will be selected by a guest juror.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Highground Learning Center (W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville; 715-748-4224, www.thehighground.org) » U.S. Navy History exhibit: On display in March and April. » U.S. Lao Hmong Military History exhibit: On display in May and June.

Learning Center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Music Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999, www.chestnutarts.org) » University of Wisconsin-Marshfield Concert Choir:

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2 p.m. March 8. » Country Line/Partner Dance: 7 p.m. March 28. Go to http://www.cwcdinc.com to learn more.

LuCille Tack Center for the Arts (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499, www.lucilletackcenter.com) » New Directions Veterans Choir: 7:30 p.m. April 11.

Reserved seating: $25.

Pittsville Auditorium (5459 Elementary Ave., Pittsville; 715-884-6502) » Maggie Mae Country: 2 p.m. April 11. Tickets are $25.

Call The Highground Veterans Memorial Park at 715-743-4224 for tickets. Proceeds benefit The Highground. » Art Stevenson and High Water: 7:30 p.m. May 9.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students.

UW-Marshfield/Wood County (2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-389-6534) » Symphony Orchestra “A Classic Evening”: 7:30 p.m.

March 13. Tickets: $12. » Symphonic Band Concert: 7:30 p.m. April 24. Tickets: $7. » Symphonic Orchestra & Concert Choir, “A Copeland Celebration”: 7:30 p.m. May 7. Tickets: $10.

Wildwood Station Pavilion (608 W. 17th St., Marshfield) Go to http://www.voxconcertseries.com/ for ticket information for all concerts. » An Evening of Music with Peter Mulvey: 7 p.m.

March 5. » An Evening of Music with Callighan: 7 p.m. March 13. » An Evening of Music with Connie Lim: 7:30 p.m.

March 19. » An Evening of Music with Communist Daughter: 7 p.m. March 20. » An Evening of Music with Penny & Sparrow: 7 p.m.

March 28. » An Evening of Music with Liz Longley: 7 p.m. April 13. » An Evening of Music with Matt Hires: 7 p.m. April 16. » An Evening of Music with Matthew Mayfield and special guests Keith Pulvermacher and Gina Venier: 7

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May 2. » An Evening of Music with The Ballroom Thieves with guest Under the Willow: 7 p.m., May 14. » An Evening of Music with Nicholas David and special guests Dan Rodriguez and Kira Small: 7 p.m. May 15.

On Stage Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999, www.chestnutarts.org) » Copper Box concert: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27. » UW Concert Choir concert: 2 p.m. March 8. » Fairland Bluegrass concert: 7:30 p.m. March 21. » Trinity Lutheran School Musical: 7 p.m. April 24.

LuCille Tack Center for the Arts (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499, www.lucilletackcenter.com) » Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Blackbeard the Pirate”: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 7. General seating: $8 adults, $5 youths.

UW-Marshfield/Wood County (2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-389-6534) » Campus Community Players Spring Theatre Production: 7:30 p.m. April 16 to 18 and 2 p.m. April 19.

Tickets: $12. » Continuing Education presents “Peter Pan: 7:30 p.m.

May 22 and 2 p.m. May 23. Tickets: $10.

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Miscellaneous » Planes, Trains & Automobiles -- Hit the Road with Timeless Tales: March 14, Marshfield Public Library. » Midwest Baseball, Softball & Athletic Expo: March 14 and 15 at Holiday Inn Convention Center, Marshfield. Free admission. » “Spring into Action” 5K Run/Walk: April 11, Wildwood Park & Zoo, Marshfield. Go to www.active.com for more details. » Annual Food for Thought: April 22, UW-Marshfield/Wood County. » Miracle Fest: April 30, Hotel Marshfield. » 42nd annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show: May 2-3, Marshfield High School. » 52nd annual Marshfield Art Fair: May 10, Marshfield High School. » Dairyfest weekend “Dancing with the Steers: May 29-30, various Marshfield locations. » Picnic in the Park and outdoor movie: May 29, Columbia Park, Marshfield. » 2nd annual Kinetic Sculpture Parade: May 30, downtown Marshfield. » Central Wisconsin’s Got Talent!: May 30, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park.

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, 715-8873442; www.alexanderhouseonline.org; Alexander House is on Facebook.

The Alexander House, a Center for Art and History, is a combination of an art gallery with frequently changing displays, along with a museum emphasizing the history of the local lumbering and paper-making industries.

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.

Openings are from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. » Port Edwards Public Schools Youth Art Exhibit: March 1 to April 8. Opening reception is 1 p.m.to 4 p.m. March 1. » Focal Point Camera Club: April 10 to May 26 » Acrylics and Watercolors by Robin Chapman of Madison; Jewelry, Beaded Gourds and Sculpture by Bill Karberg of Port Edwards

MUSIC » John McCutheon, six-time Grammy nominee folk artist, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 12, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Free. www.mcmillanlibrary.org; 715-422-5136. » Lincoln High School choir concert, 7:30 p.m. March 16, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. $3 adults; $2 students. » Lincoln High School jazz ensemble, 7:30 p.m. March 17, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. $3 adults; $2 students. » The Bellamy Brothers, 7:30 p.m. March 20, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Tickets $28.05 to $33. Tickets available at 715-424-ARTS; www.savorthearts.org, or 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids. » John Jorgenson Quintet, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 16, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Free. www.mcmillanlibrary.org; 715-4225136. » Hot Club of Cowtown, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 30, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Free. www.mcmillanlibrary.org; 715-4225136. » Lincoln High School spring band concert, 7:30 p.m.

May 11, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. $3 adults; $2 students. » Lincoln High School symphony band concert, 7:30 p.m. May 18, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. $3 adults; $2 students. » East Junior High band concert, 7:30 p.m. May 19, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Free. » Red Molly, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 21, McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Free. www.mcmillanlibrary.org; 715-422-5136. » Lincoln High School choirs musical theatre concert, 7:30 p.m. May 26, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. $3 adults; $2 students. » East Junior High School choir concert, 7:30 p.m. May 28, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Free.

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THEATER AND DANCE » Academie de la Danse spring performance, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 16 and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 17, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Contact Academie de la Danse at 1120 Sixth St. S. Tickets are $12.

715-424-5585; info@academiedeladanse.com. » Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools children’s theater presents “Cinderella” 7 p.m. March 13 and 14; and 2 p.m. March 15, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are Tickets $5 at the door and $4. in advance. Tickets available at WRPS Thomas A Lenk office, 510 Peach St., and The Arts Council, 1040 Eighth St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. » Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents “Dancing at Lughnasa” by Brian Friel. 7:30 p.m. March 13, 14, and 19 to 21; 2 p.m. March 22. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium (Rapids Mall), 220 Third Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets, $15, reserved seating, available at the theater office, east end of the Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave. Call 715-421-0435; wrct@wrct.net or got to www.wrctheatre.org for more information. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. » Church Basement Ladies: The Last Potluck Supper, 7:30 p.m. April 10, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Tickets $28.05 to $33. Tickets available at 715-424-ARTS; www.savorthearts.org, or 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids. » Assumption Catholic Schools, “Celebrate 60” musical review, April 10 and 11. Contact Assumption High School at 715-422-0910 or go to www.assumptioncatholicschools.org for more information.

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» Lincoln High School spring musical, “Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m. April 23, 24, 25 and 2 p.m. April 26. Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Ticket information at www.showtix4u.com.

MISCELLANEOUS » Live Your Faith Live, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 1, , Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St. S. Tickets, $5. » Assumption Catholic Schools Royal Event, May 15, 16, and 17. Assumption High School grounds. Call Assumption High School at 715-422-0910 or go to www.assumptioncatholicschools.org for more information. » National Catholic Society of Foresters of St. Philip Catholic Church pancake breakfast and bake sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Wagner Hall, St. Phillip Catholic Church, Potato and buttermilk pancakes, pork sausage, applesauce and sweet rolls. Benefit for Jason Reeves who has GuillainBarre Syndrome. $7.50 for adults; $3 for ages 6-12; free for 5 and younger. 6957 Grotto Avenue, Rudolph, 715-435-3286. » Historic Point Basse Sugar Bush, Historic Point Basse, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28, 300 Wakely Road, Nekoosa.

Observe maple sap cooked down to make syrup. If the trees are running, help gather the sap, and sample 100 percent maple syrup on a silver-dollar sized buckwheat pancake. $3, adults; $2, children. Call 715- 459-1722 for more information.

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