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Keeping the arts alive for Northwest Illinois Page 38 Also Tips on how to buy wine, 12 Mount Horeb celebrates snow, 21 Scales Mound couple is positively in a pickle, 26 >> A lifelong interest in fur taking, 32 Couple takes hearing aids to Mexico, 36 Tech tips: Installing a router, 41

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Breathtaking sights in

Cambodia

BY ANN YOUNG For Etc... Magazine

hen you visit Cambodia you go to see the two major sites — Angkor Wat (which has been called the Disneyland of Buddhist Temples) is number one and the Killing Fields is number two. They both take your breath away but for different reasons. The entire complex surrounding Angkor Wat‘s 1,000stone temple is amazing. It is the largest pre-industrial city in the world. Days could be spent wandering among the different sites. On the days we visited it was not overrun with tourists and in many spots you felt like you were there alone, climbing the stairs and looking into the reﬂecting pool. My favorite was not the ﬁve-sphere temple that you see in all the pictures, but the Ta Prohm temple that is still shrouded in Khmer Spoong trees — which are like a banyan tree. Tree roots clamber down, going in every

Ta Prohm temple

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EXCURSION direction, growing between and above the temple. I was Indiana Jones for just a few minutes imagining the movies being shot and the actors climbing around these ruins. It was so hot that the best part for my sister and me was sitting down and having a cold drink. As we did, we were swarmed with small children hawking their wares. We gathered a couple more friends and did our shopping at the table. They hooked up a fan to a battery and let it blast away to cool our table. We shopped for small items that cost us nearly nothing, but brought such joys to these kids. Wooden snakes and post cards were our big purchases of the day. I loved seeing the ruins, but remembering the kids is what makes me smile.

Site of tragedy

Above is the memorial at the Killing Fields. Dedicated to all the people that lost their lives, it is full of bones and skulls.

At right are the rules posted outside the prison that I visited.

The Killing Fields were sobering. I still find it unbelievable that I was walking on the grounds where so many innocent children and adults lost their lives. The Khmer Rouge was in charge for more than 4 years from 1975 -1979 in Cambodia. In that time they killed 1.7 million people or a quarter of the population. They killed all the professional people so that the classes would be the same. If you wore glasses they knew you could read and you were shot. If they found a pencil in your home, they knew you could write so you were killed. They did this tying to cleanse the country. Sound familiar? Cambodia has lost an entire generation of people because of this and you see very few people between the ages of 55 and 75. Cambodia had just suffered torrential rains for weeks before we visited. When the ground is wet at the Killing Fields, bones, teeth and clothing still rise to the surface. It was almost more than I could bear. We visited ditch after ditch that had been filled with people, including small children. We saw the 17-story monument that holds all the skulls and bones of the people that needlessly lost their lives on these grounds. I find it ironic that some of the leaders are standing trial at this time almost forty years later at a United Nationsbacked Tribunal. They testified that they were doing what they felt was best for the people of their country. We saw the prison where 30,000 people were incarcerated — of that 30,000, only 7 lived. Seven! When I visit a site like this I try to imagine myself or someone I love in this situation and always hope that I would be one person that would stand up for what is right.

Daily life

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EXCURSION Women 10 deep standing on open trucks and being dropped off at corners around the city. They work from 8-5, 6 days a week and make $25 a week. They are ahead of the yearly average family’s wages which is $835. Most of these women work two jobs to support their families. The literacy rate in this country is only 35 percent. It was hard to go back to our luxury hotel and not think about the house that they call home.

Just a little pinch

At night we visited the night markets and then took a tuk-tuk back to or hotel. We watched people having the newest kind of ‘foot massage” — you stick your feet into a large glass container of water (shaped like a large aquarium) and small ﬁsh eat the dead skin off your feet. They say it tickles and once in a while you feel a little pinch.

This young bo neck wanted y in a boat with a snake a dollar for hi around his s picture.

Life on the water

We spent one day on a boat visiting a floating village. You could find grocery stores, banks, schools and churches all on the water. Everyone had a boat hooked up to their house and off they went to do their daily activity. As we floated around the village two small boys about 7 came to our boat. One was in a wash tub, another in a small boat, both had a large snake around their neck. If you wanted to take a picture you were supposed to pay one dollar. The captain asked us not to buy from the children or give them money because if we did their parents would keep them out of school — the kids were just too profitable.

Parting thoughts

Cambodia is a very interesting county and not one that is on the top of most people’s travel list. I am all about ruins so I needed to see this country. They don’t make it easy, as you have lots of ﬂights and time spent in the air and in airports. I love watching people and sometimes the memories from the ﬂights are as important as the sites you see. 

Angkor Wat in the morning was a site to be seen.

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A GIRLS’ GETAWAY

Memory Lane Crafting Retreat BY MIKE COWAN For Etc... Magazine

veryone thought he was crazy. Only Gene Meads could see the beauty and potential of an old, rundown farm outside Orangeville. When he purchased the property in 1989, he put his heart and soul into working toward his dream. Buildings were torn down or restored, the house completely gutted and remodeled, and the two small overgrown ponds were landscaped and joined into one. Through the years, he achieved what he had set out to do and was very proud of what the farm had become. He enjoyed entertaining and sharing it with his family and friends. In December 2010, Gene passed away. Today, Gene Meads’ legacy lives on. His children, Dave Meads and Patty Meads-Hanson knew what this farm meant to their father. Patty and her family had lived on the farm for the past ten years, and she worked every day side by side with her dad, raising cattle and crops. Dave, his wife Lisa, and their children spent many weekends at the farm. “Our family is and has always been very close,” Patty said, “and there was never any question

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Grab some new produce, seasonings for an exotic meal By Linda Bassett GateHouse News Service

o some of us, Thai cooking is simply a delicious mystery. We’ll order at a restaurant but wouldn’t dare attempt to cook our favorites at home. I thought so, too, until recently. I chose to try some herb-scented shellfish cakes and a classic curry. Now I had to find the ingredients. The shellfish cakes were easy enough — shrimp and lump crabmeat from the fish market, fresh herbs from the supermarket produce section. While in the produce section, look for gnarled knobs of fresh ginger and tiny, skinny, red chilies too. Peel the brown skin from the ginger with a vegetable peeler. Carefully scrape seeds from the chilies with a paring knife, making sure to wash your hands in hot, soapy water afterwards, and keep from touching your face because the volatile oils can sting. The nam pla, or fish sauce, is on the shelf of the international ingredients aisle. If you’ve never used it before, you may be surprised at the strong aroma when you open the bottle; the taste is totally different. I like a cool kind of pan-Asian salad for dessert, one that works for Thai, Vietnamese or Cambodian. The one here works beyond this dinner, if you want to add something fresh and healthy to a takeout meal.

Thai-style Crab and Shrimp Cakes

• 6 medium raw shrimp, shelled, washed, deveined • 1 teaspoon nam pla (fish sauce) • 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over • 1 medium egg • 1/4 cup chopped scallion • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro • 1 fresh chili, preferably • Thai, minced (optional) • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger • Salt, pepper • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs

Asian Pineapple & Cucumber Salad • 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar • 1/4 teaspoons granulated brown sugar • 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger • Handful mint leaves, chopped • Handful cilantro leaves, chopped • 2 red Thai chilies, halved, seeded, thinly sliced (optional)

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging • Peanut or vegetable oil, as needed • Lime wedges for serving

Puree the shrimp in a food processor until it becomes a smooth paste. Add the fish sauce and pulse, once or twice, until blended. In a bowl, mix shrimp puree, crabmeat, egg, scallion, cilantro, chili, ginger, salt, pepper. Add just enough breadcrumbs to hold the mixture together. Refrigerate mixture until ready to cook. It is easier to shape

• 4 cups half-inch cubes fresh pineapple, peeled and cored • 2 cups half-inch cubes cucumber, peeled and seeded • 2 cups half-inch cubes watermelon, peeled, seeded (optional)

into patties if refrigerated at least 30 minutes. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Shape crabmeat-and-shrimp mixture into 4 cakes or patties, 1 inch thick. Dredge each one in flour, shaking off any excess. Fill the bottom of a large skillet with oil; place it over medium-high heat. Cook crab cakes, adjusting heat up or down, as needed and turning carefully only once until golden on both sides, 5 minutes per side. Serve with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings.

• 2 scallions, chopped Make this at least two hours ahead and refrigerate to let the flavors blend. Whisk first five ingredients and chilies, if using, in large bowl to blend. Add pineapple, cucumber, watermelon, scallions. Toss. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Makes 8 servings.

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How to buy wine By suzanne boyer | For Etc... Magazine

his column was created in order to help the average consumer purchase wine. Without trying to sway the reader towards a particular winery or company, this column can give various suggestions on kinds of wine that one might enjoy. Various wines have been mentioned and where to purchase them. It is the hope of this magazine that the reader will know where to go and what to buy after reading the wine articles written in every issue. This is one way of buying wine.

Points Another way is to go with the point system. If a wine is listed as 90 points, then it is probably a good wine to enjoy. However, there have been some 90 point wines that can be very different. I have found that I am an 88 point wine person more. For some reason (probably value) I seem to like wines listed at 88 points. Be sure and check the vintage of the wine. If a 2008 bottle of something is rated 90 points, that doesn’t mean that the 2009 is 90 points too. Some stores post the rating from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast or Robert Parker above a type of wine but don’t even have that year available. I’ve seen this many times so you have to be careful and check the year on the bottle.

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There are other ways to buy wine. One way would be to buy wine made from unfamiliar grape varieties. Instead of concentrating on popular types of grapes such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir — look for Barbera, Carmenere, Chianti, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Pinotage, Riesling and Sangiovese. This will help broaden your palate. We have a bottle of Barbera at home that

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is called Fontanna Fredda Briccotondo 2006, that was in Wine Spectators 2007 top 100 wines listed at 90 points. I went online to get a description of the barbera grape for this article and found that the 2007 was considered even better than the 2006. However, it said to drink the 2007 by 2011 so this bottle that we have might be past it’s peak. The barbera grape has a distinct ruby red color, vibrant acidity and mild tannins. We might have to look for a 2008 vintage and compare them. Comparing vintages can be fun too. Someone e-mailed me asking what my thoughts were about Two Buck Chuck. This is wine that is available only at Trader Joe’s and under the label of Charles Shaw. It started out at $1.99 and was popularly called Two Buck Chuck. But now it costs $2.99. It is still a bargain and my opinion is that it is a very drinkable everyday wine. I went to a Charlie’s Angels party which turned out to be a wine tasting of Charles Shaw Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. We had a 2008 and 2009 bottle of chardonnay and an International Charles Shaw chardonnay. Then we compared the 2009 Charles Shaw Merlot to a Santa Ema Merlot 2008 and the Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Charles Shaw to an Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. I was afraid that the 2008 would be past their peak but they were not. Everyone liked all of the Charles Shaw chardonnay. The reds didn’t do as well, but then they were compared to some popular and wellcellared reds. My opinion was that they would be even better if they aged a few years.

District A final way of buying wine is by district. If you like a particular geographical area, then stick to the wineries in that area. Some people don’t like the Midwest area for wine buying. You can’t get the

edibles Cabernet Sauvignon and the Chardonnay around here unless they bring those grapes from California and make the wine here. California wines are considered to be new world wines. The wine in Europe is considered old world wine. But you can grow grapes in the Midwest like frontenac or leon millet that make great red wine. Famous Fossil has a new dessert wine called Fireside Red that is made from their very own frontenac grapes from their vineyard. If it’s new world wines that you prefer, then stick to purchasing wines from California. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are the best from the Napa and Sonoma region. Chardonnays are best from the Carneros region. You can’t go wrong with this rule of thumb. Old world wines are mostly from France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Let’s talk about one more unfamiliar grape, Carmenere, mentioned earlier and then save the rest for the next issue. According to Windows on the World Complete Wine Course by Kevin Zraly, 2006 edition, the number one Chilean wine imported into the United states is Concha y Toro. It was recently discovered that 40 percent of the Merlot planted in Chile is not really Merlot, but another grape called Carmenere. We have a bottle of Casillero del Diablo by Concha y Toro 2008 from Rapel Valley. It’s the only bottle of Carmenere that we have; but if it is really merlot than we should try to get more

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since that is one of my husband’s favorite types of wine. So you can get some ideas on what kind of wine to buy from this column, play the numbers game, decide what area you like, or check out some unfamiliar grapes. Any way you look at it, it’s just fun to discover new wines that you can enjoy with friends and family. Cheers! And Happy New Year! NOTE: Before submitting this article for print, I had the chance to try the Barbera bottle of wine and it was fine. It was definitely matured but still very drinkable and my friends and I enjoyed it. It had a deep cherry flavor, ruby red color, and mild tannins similar to a pinot noir. r Suzanne Boyer thinks that life’s too short to drink bad wine. She can be reached at: etcwines@yahoo.com.

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Fireside Theatre brings Vegas to the Midwest WRITTEN BY JAE HEZLEP For Etc... Magazine

he Fireside Dinner Theatre is kicking off its 2012 season by bringing the sights and sounds of Vegas — the greatest entertainment capital in the world — to Fort Atkinson, Wis. Beginning Jan. 19 through March 4, the swinging years of the ’50s and ’60s to the breathtaking spectacle of today will take over the stage with Viva Vegas. “This is the eighth year that we will be presenting a live band revue at the Fireside, says Artistic Director Ed Flesch. “These revues have become very popular with our audiences and this year I decided to pay tribute to the great performers who made Las Vegas the entertainment capital of the world,” he said. “We’ll be remembering such artists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Lena Horne, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Wayne Newton, Judy Garland, Bette Midler, Cher, Bob Newhart, Rodney Dangerﬁeld, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Tom Jones and many more.” The music of legends such as Elvis Presley and Liberace will also be featured, according to the theatre’s promotional material. This new musical tribute will be performed by singers, comics, showgirls and the Fireside’s own 8-piece, live band led by pianist and singer, Steve Watts. Those who have seen the Fireside’s previous musical revues will be pleased to learn that the musicians 14

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Test your Las Vegas knowledge A group of Hollywood stars who appeared regularly in Las Vegas during the 1960s and 1970s were known by what name? Who were the ﬁve members of this group?

Steve Watts (left), keyboardist and singer, will direct the 8-piece live band in the Viva Vegas Revue at the Fireside Theatre Jan. 19 through March 4.

from the horn section are also returning. Flesch, has been the Artistic Director of the Fireside Theatre since its opening in 1978. When asked about his experience he said, “I’ve had the pleasure of presenting 154 productions, to date, of Broadway’s greatest musicals, international musical spectaculars and our own original musical revues. What makes working at The Fireside such a privilege for me is that I get to produce and direct many different shows, many different styles, and that I get to work with some of the most talented musical theatre performers from New York, Chicago and around the country. Even after all these years, every Ed Flesch is artistic director new project is a challenge and I have the of the Fireside Theatre and producer and director of Viva opportunity to continually grow as an Vegas. artist.” Six shows are produced each year. The remaining shows for the 2012 season are 9 to 5 The Musical (March 8-May 6); Legally Blonde (May 10 – July 1); The Rock & The Rabbi (July 12 – Aug. 19); Hello Dolly (Aug. 23 – Oct. 21); and Scrooge The Musical (Oct. 25 – Dec. 23.) Shows are performed on Wednesday with a matinee, and on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday with both matinee and evening performances. Dining is required for all performances and menus vary according to the time of day and day of the week.

More than music Long recognized for ﬁne dining, The Fireside was awarded the distinction of “America’s Best Restaurant Family” by Jones Dairy Farm and the Culinary Institute of America in 2006. The award was accepted by Rick Klopcic, president of the company and eldest son

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Guests of all ages enjoy the wonderful food and unique atmosphere of the Fireside.

of Dick and Betty Klopcic, founders of the business, who in 1964 created a small restaurant that offered an intimate atmosphere and fine foods. Between 1966 and 1972, the building was expanded four times and in 1978, the restaurant and a gallery building were connected and configured to accommodate a 435-seat theatre-inthe-round. It is the only Actor’s Equity dinner theatre in Wisconsin. There are also five specialty shops to explore at The Fireside: The Bakery with fresh breads and candies; the Garden Shop; the Music shop; the Country Store; and the Main Showplace Shop. Each has its own style and the collection of over 50,000 gifts and little luxuries are ever changing. According to Flesch, “The Fireside Experience is truly unique because it blends fine dining with first rate professional theatre and eclectic shopping in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of true family hospitality. From the moment you enter the Fireside you’re transported to another world — filled with taste and sights and sounds designed to entertain and delight audiences of all ages.” Perhaps the Klopcic family philosophy says it best: “People will come where they’ve been invited and return to where they’ve been made to feel welcome.” Judging from the number of season ticketholders and other returning patrons, most of whom come by the bus load, it works. In fact, The Fireside is Wisconsin’s number one, year-round motor coach attraction. In March of 2011, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism presented its Legacy Award to Dick Klopcic at their annual statewide conference. Klopcic was honored for his ingenuity, creativity and hospitality that turned The Fireside into one of Wisconsin’s top destinations, not only in the state, but across the United States. Accepting the award on behalf of Dick Klopcic who passed away in September of 2010, were Rick and Jane Klopcic and grandson Ryan Klopcic. r 16

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ABOVE: The Fireside flame is an instantly recognizable landmark.

AT LEFT: Music and good times are sure to be found at this family-friendly destination.

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It’s all downhill Chestnut Mountain to host 4th annual Big Nut Open and Winter Carnival

BY Pat Schneiderman For Etc... Magazine

Chestnut Mountain’s biggest event of the season and resort personnel expect at least 200 people to be in attendance watching the event on et ready for some fun in the different points of the slope. Awards snow as Chestnut Mountain and cash prizes will take place the Resort gears up to host their same day at approximately 5 to 6 p.m. fourth annual Big Nut Open (Feb. Although riders are separated 25) and Winter Carnival Feb. 25 by ages, the ‘open’ competition is and 26. With some well thought out employee input, the event was created available to everyone. There are 8 to just four years ago to entertain a huge 10 different features — rails and jumps — with some 30 to 40 feet tall so the snowboarding competition like no snowboarder can achieve ‘big air’. other in the Midwest. There is also a skier division at the Competition starts around 11 competition and that takes place on a.m. on the Black Hawk run which features bigger jumps and bigger rails a separate run. There are a total of 19 runs at the resort ranging from and is a full half-mile long course. beginners, intermediate and then According to Stewart Stossregen, advanced runs that go completely Marketing Director for the resort, the cash prizes awarded for this event down to the Mississippi River. Approximately 60 acres are ski able will bring some of the best riders in with a total of 220 acres included the Midwest to the competition. It is

in the resort. There is also a 7 acre terrain park with it’s own chair lift and different rails. Resort officials want to ensure that there will be fun for everyone. “We don’t want anyone to be intimidated by the presence of some of the region’s best riders, but rather we want you to ‘come out and have fun’ in the winter weather and snow. We’re sure there is something for everyone to enjoy.” The Winter Carnival event — which is Saturday and Sunday — is a festive event where the employees dress up, there are carnival games and food, Jo-Jo the clown is on site, a wiener race entertains those in attendance as well as snow sculptures, and there are fireworks and live entertainment on Saturday night. “There’s something for everyone and we want you all to come and enjoy the fun!” said Stossregen.a January  February 2012

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As most ski resorts do, Chestnut Mountain makes their own snow if needed. Typical best temperatures for the snow are 28 degrees Fahrenheit and below. They have over 70 guns on the slopes shooting snow with five huge pumps for water that help to cover the slopes. Then a snow groomer takes over to help push the snow around. Their snow season opens at Thanksgiving and continues through mid March. The resort was CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN built in 1959 and is a 8700 W. Chestnut Rd. family owned business. Galena, IL 61036 Whereas some other Resort Info: (800) 798-0098 resorts sit at the bottom Reservations: (800) 397-1320 of the hill, Chestnut Ski Conditions: (800) 798-0098 Mountain sits atop the www.chestnutmtn.com hill overlooking the breathtakingly beautiful view of the Mississippi River at the bottom. Sunsets from this vantage point are also incredible. Every year the resort hosts 50 to 60 school-age groups coming from 150 to 200 mile radius. Special rates are offered during mid-week and the kids have fun and learn to ski. For more information on group bookings, go to www.chestnutmtn.com/groups or call (815) 777-4680. The weekend lift tickets run $47 with ski rental an additional $32 per day. The slopes open at 9 a.m. and you can maximize your day until 10 p.m. when the slopes close for the evening. There are three different eateries in the mountaintop facility and they offer a wide range of food to keep your energy and enthusiasm at its peak. There are 120 rooms on-site and usually they are booked up for the full weekend so get your reservations in now. You won’t want to miss the ‘fun in the snow event’ on Feb. 25! Come out, enjoy the activities and have a great time! r 18

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LIFT AND TILT. This helps skiers use the inside ski to initiate turns. It requires the skier to lift the tail of the inside ski and tilt the ski toward the outside of the foot, with the ski tip remaining on the snow.

RIGHT SKI, LEFT SKI. This is simply making sure the lift and tilt method uses the proper ski to initiate the turn. To turn left, lift and tilt the left ski. To turn right, use the right ski.

CONTROL YOUR SPEED. The key to controlling your speed involves knowing how to control your edges as you turn and turning properly in order to slow down or speed up.

LOOK AHEAD. Apprehensive skiers too often stare at the ground. Looking ahead, ironically, will make a crash less likely. It allows the skier to properly plan ski movement.

BREATHING. Proper ski breathing involves exhaling on every turn. This helps the skier focus and maintain proper rhythm.

MAINTAIN RHYTHM. This is accomplished simply by ďŹ nishing the turn once started and working with the ski instead of against it.

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ou don’t have to be able to paint a trompe l’oeil frieze or completely remodel your home to give it a fresh new look. If you’re DIY-challenged, keep in mind that a coat of paint and a change of accessories can make a huge difference to any room.

In the living room In newer homes where open-plan spaces have replaced separate living and dining rooms, dens and offices, it can be a challenge to create a homogeneous look to a room that serves multiple purposes. A stylish living room is less about your choice of furniture and accessories than it is about having a clean and clutter-free look. Create activity zones and cozy corners with screens, wall dividers and bookcases, and store things close to where they are used to make switching from one activity to another quick and simple. Remember, a large decorative box with a lid hides a multitude of sins. Choose what stays on permanent display in the living room to reflect your personality.

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to rearrange the furniture. Swap and change dressers and bedside cabinets between rooms for a matched look in each room or for a more eclectic effect. The quickest update will come from a new bed set, a throw and a few fancy cushions with matching drapes. Develop the theme and keep things organized with a few stackable decorative storage boxes.

In the bathroom Another room where the furniture is fixed, the bathroom will also benefit from reducing the clutter and hiding everything away you don’t want on show. A thorough cleanup, removing lime scale and mold from around taps, and a good tile grout cleaner can make a world of difference in this space. Use a laundry hamper that doubles as a seat, if there is room, to create instant comfort. Change dingy plastic toilet seats for classic wood ones to bring warmth into the room. Update accessories such as toilet paper holders and toothbrush racks, and replace or dye towels to trendy colors, and you have an instantly stylish bathroom.

In the kitchen Update a fitted kitchen with new doors and drawer fronts and replace outdated appliances for a complete overhaul. On a smaller budget, make changes with new light fittings, smaller appliances, such as a kettle and a toaster, trendy window dressings, and a new vase for flowers or a striking fruit bowl. It’s harder to achieve a complete new look in a room where the furniture is fixed, so it’s important to keep work surfaces clean and clear of clutter so that what you have on show is more effective.

entertainment Winter Festival 2012 — Feb. 3-5

“There is no poor weather, only poor clothing” — As quoted on the Mount Horeb website

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“I got interested in a Winter Festival for two main reasons: to promote and bring business to our community and shake off the winter ell-known for its summer doldrums,” said Dave Hoffman, a 33and fall activities, Mount year Mount Horeb resident who has Horeb area residents are now inviting visitors to shake off their been active in village government cabin fever and come celebrate snow and the local Chamber. “Mount Horeb is truly a fouron the weekend of Feb. 3, 4 and 5. A season community,” he stated. “We steering committee of local business have three state parks and two leaders and community volunteers county parks within a 30-minute has collaborated with the Chamber drive of town, a 45-mile bike/ of Commerce to hold their first snowmobile trail that runs through winter carnival: Mount Horeb Area Scandihoovian Winter Festival 2012. town, and two ice skating rinks.”

For those more interested in the indoors than the out, Hoffman pointed out that Mount Horeb and the area is home to dozens of arts and crafts people. There are lots of unique owner-operated boutique shops and restaurants to explore. He summed up the new event by saying, “Winter Festival really capitalizes on our main attractors: recreation, arts unique shops and businesses, and a friendly community. The Scandihoovian Winter Festival will celebrate all of this.” a January  February 2012

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Mount Horeb celebrated its 150th anniversary last year and its logo for the sesquicentennial incorporated a drawing of a troll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in honor of the town being Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Troll Capital. Norwegian settlers came to the area as early as the 1830s, but despite the strong Norwegian population, the town was named by an Englishman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; George Wright in 1861. Wright was a minister, the town treasurer, and later, a member of the legislature. The Bible inspired his choice for naming the town â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mount Horeb means Mountain of God. His enchantment with the scenic beauty of the region and its lovely mountains inďŹ&#x201A;uenced his decision. Although the early settlers were familiar with Scandinavian folklore and tales about trolls, the actual trolls came much later. According to www. interestingamerica.com, shopkeepers of Open House Imports displayed the ďŹ rst trolls in 1976 to generate store traffic. Janice Sievers, an Open House Imports employee and one of the Winter Festival organizers, described the original latex trolls as Ola, Odin and Stumpy (who stands on a stump). They are still outside the store to welcome customers today. The store sells trolls as well as Norwegian items, other imports, and gift items. In the 1990s, local artist Mike Feeney began carving wooden trolls and today sells them from his studio, The Wooden Chicken. Trolls in Mount Horeb now number about 16 for tourists to view, as well as private trolls that may make an appearance for public viewing. Visit the Mount Horeb Area Museum at 100 S. 2nd St. to learn more.

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Skiers and snowboarders will have plenty to smile about at the Scandihoovian Winter Festival.

and snacks will be available for purchase m Cross country ski and skijoring demonstrations from noon until 3 p.m. by the Blue Mound Nordic Ski Club at Liberty Park m Ice skating at Garfield Park from noon until 9 p.m. m Downhill skiing and snowboarding at Tyrol Basin, 3487 Bohn Road m A dog sledding photo display by Joy Martinson from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Building m A Spelling Bee at noon at the District No. 1 School House on North Second Street m “So You Think You Can Swing Dance,” an interactive demonstration and show at 6 p.m. at Forte Studios, 102 South Grove Street. Mount Horeb is located in Dane County in southwestern Wisconsin at the gateway to the driftless area, so named because the continental glacier that covered most surrounding regions did not touch this area. Therefore, it did not leave any residual material from the retreating glacier. Caves, sinkholes, and deeply carved river valleys are found here as well as elevations ranging from 603 to 1,719 feet. Blue Mound State Park is one of the highest elevations in this area. It is the site of a Candlelight Ski on Saturday night from 6-8:30 p.m., weather permitting. There are one-

On Saturday, there will be a Spelling Bee at the District No. 1 School House on North Second Street.

and two-mile lit loops for skiing and a separate lit trail for hikers, showshoers and leashed pets. Guided interpretive hikes start at 6 and 7 p.m. There’ll also be a bonfire, free hot drinks, and marshmallows for roasting. Hot food and baked goods will be available for purchase. To participate in these activities, meet at the Blue Mound State Park Ski Trail Head. Admission is free, but a Park Sticker or a Day Pass is required.

Annual Rotary-Optimist Clubs’ Pancake Breakfast. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. until about 12: 30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Middle School, located at 900 East Garfield. Local students provide music. According to Peter Walton, president of the local Rotary, “The community comes to the breakfast and then goes into the gym where our Optimists have their biggest fundraiser of the year, a silent auction. Super Bowl Pancake events have raised $6,000 in the past.” Snow golf at Norsk Golf Club at 2755 Golf Bowl Road, Spark (kick sledding) starts at noon at The Military Ridge Bike Trail, and more cross-country skiing and snowshoeing — all day at Stewart Park — are other activities planned for Sunday. Ed Moen, one of organizers and owner of the Village Inn Motel, is typical of the town’s winter enthusiasts, “I love water in all its forms, ice and snow included. Warm or cold, I love to play on the water. Skiing, sledding, skating, snowshoeing and a good fire are great ways to enjoy the winter.”

Information about the Scandihoovian Winter Festival 2012 was correct at press time, but events are subject to change and more events may be added. To check for Sunday updates go to www.mounthorebwi. Sunday starts with the community’s info. r January  February 2012

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Positively in a pickle Small business booming in Scales Mound By Dave Manley dmanley@journalstandard.com

few years ago, Bill “Gramp’s” Brickner was selling pickles at a farmers market in Bloomington when a couple came up, made a purchase, and then drove off in their car. “Twenty minutes later, they pulled back up, and she jumped out and says, ‘I need another jar of these, we already ate them all,’” Bill said with a laugh. Bill and his wife, Janet, have a lot of these stories about their pickles. What started as a hobby in 2005, has become Gramp’s Gourmet Foods, a successful business that has grown quite literally by word of mouth. Another time, at a Woodstock farmers market, a man kept eating samples. His family couldn’t pull him away, he said it reminded him of pickles that he would get long ago when he was a Chicago police officer. Janet said that his daughter just called the other day to place an order to surprise him for his birthday. “It’s so much fun,” Bill said. “We do the shows and people taste the pickles, and it is always enjoyable.”

Just a hobby “This never started out to be a business, this was just a hobby,” Janet said. Bill has always loved to cook, so much so that Janet said he should have probably been a chef. And he started to make pickles in the couple’s kitchen, which he then gave to family, friends, and his clients (he was selling insurance at the time). “He enjoys cooking and used to just 26

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Janet and Bill Brickner stand inside of the kitchen at Gramp’s Gourmet Foods, Inc. in Scales Mound. The couple have seen a “hobby” grow into a successful business.

make (pickles) to give to his clients,” Janet said. “Soon, more clients would ask him for different flavors.” Everyone, who had tasted them, started asking for more. Bill’s children encouraged him to sell his pickles at a farmers market. That was in 2005. One successful farmers market led to another and another. “And the business started to grow,” said their daughter, Bette Brickner Trimble, who serves as the COO of the business. “At the time, we kept laughing about (the success). It just seemed unreal.” The advantage of the farmers markets, Trimble said, was that they could give people samples of their pickles.

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“Once people taste it, they realize that it is something special,” Trimble said.

Pickles everywhere Quickly, the business grew too big for the kitchen, the couple even burned out their electric stove from overuse. Bill and Janet decided to build a small, certified kitchen in their

enterprise utility room. The Brickners, Trimble, and their son-in-law, Larry Werner, would take shifts canning and cutting pickles. Trimble added that she noticed the growth of the business mostly “during those weeks that I had to get up here at 3 a.m. to start canning.” And it was taking over their home, too. “The whole house had become a pickle factory,” Janet laughed. They incorporated in 2007, becoming Gramp’s Gourmet Foods, Inc. “It was like having a tiger by the tail,” Janet said. “You can’t do anything you’re scared to hang on, but you don’t want to let go.” With the help of friends, family, and contacts they had made over the years, the Brickners started selling at more and more farmers markets and craft shows from Chicago to Iowa. In June, they decided to expand and built a new building behind the school in Scales Mound. It’s a little strange to all of them how much the business has grown. Trimble said that a neighbor told her that she missed seeing the light on in the basement when they were making pickles late into the night at the house. “When I sit down in the morning and look into that little room, I can’t believe how far we’ve come,” Bill said.

True to their roots Trimble said that while they have grown to meet the demand, the product has stayed the same. They hand-cut each pickle, which Trimble said is all about quality control some are great to cut for spears, others for chips, and some just don’t make the “cut.” They now employ eight parttime workers. “We are careful to stay true to the fact that it is all handmade,” Trimble said. Janet added: “Our attitude has been to use people not machinery.” That “attitude” is not just about their product, but also their town. Bill and Janet are both natives of Scales Mound. They have been married for 55 years, have four children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. “We love the town,” Bill said. “For what we do, the business just fits here. There was never any question of going anywhere else.”

A variety of flavors The “original” sweet pickles are still their best seller, but they have expanded to make six types of sweet pickles, six types of sour pickles, six types of beets, and “Apple Pie in a Jar” a drink that was passed on to Bill from a friend in Warren. The couple also sells Martha’s Hot

Mustard, and they are working on other products, too. “There’s so many things that (my dad) still wants to do,” Trimble said.

Looking to the future Bill and Janet both say that the success of the business is due to the hard work of their daughter. “We couldn’t have done any of this without her,” Janet said of Trimble. “She is the future of the business.” They continue to sell at farmers markets and craft shows throughout the region, and are in a few area stores in Galena, Stockton, and Dubuque, Iowa. And Trimble said they are looking to expand to get their products in more stores, as well as starting to organize “pickle” fundraisers with local organizations and schools. To find out more, or to order products, see their website at www. grampsgourmetfoods.com, or give them a call at (800) 277-3135. “It is always a learning experience, but even on a bad day, this is fun,” Janet said. r

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EDIBLES PUT YOUR HEART INTO IT If your doctor has ordered you off eggs and bacon and onto oatmeal, cereal makers are ready for you. Flavored versions of instant oatmeal have been around for a while and now are available at supermarkets and at restaurant chains eager to feed people racing to school and work. Health benefits are not the same with all oatmeal flavors, so be sure to read labels. You might also check Quaker.com. Along with extensive product information, the website offers photos of ingredients that can be added to an onscreen bowl of prepared cereal. You can see what your oatmeal will look like and shop for toppings accordingly. But if you’d rather start from scratch and rely on your own creativity, you can begin by cooking your own oatmeal, either rolled oats or the regular instant flavor, or even steel-cut oats, which take longer to cook but produce a very robust breakfast.

THINK FLAVOR Now for the toppings. You’ll probably include the usual suspects, such as brown sugar, raisins, chopped apples and maple syrup, so we didn’t include those on our list of suggestions. We tried to stick to heart-healthy toppings, so peanut butter is not listed, but a small amount tastes great in oatmeal. And why not a teaspoon of jelly for extra ﬂavor? For the sake of speed on a weekday morning, prep as much as possible the night before. Then arrange a buffet of sliced fruits, spices, chopped nuts and other garnishes and let your family members mix and match to suit themselves.

TRY SOME OF THESE TOPPINGS Milk or half and half Smoothes the texture and adds a little richness. Turkey sausage Spicy patties can be precooked and refrigerated, then sliced and reheated for serving. Fruit cocktail Drain off the syrup and rinse lightly before serving. Mandarin orange sections the sweet citrus note lends a little bounce to oatmeal. Pineapple The crushed version can be mixed with cooked oatmeal, so you get a little fruit flavor in every bite. Chunks of pineapple are very pretty, especially paired with berries. Blueberries If cooked with the oatmeal, the berries split and turn the cereal a beautiful shade of violet. Maybe a little unsettling at breakfast. To keep blueberries whole, add them after the cereal is cooked. Raspberries The sweetly tart flavor works in wonderful counterpoint with oatmeal. Chinese 5-spice powder Has an upscale profile that adds a little style to homey cereal. Ground cinnamon A familiar spice that adds another note to the medley of flavors. Freshly grated nutmeg Partners well with cinnamon. Chopped pecans Bring a little crunch and woodsy flavor.

TOP: For stylish oatmeal, try fresh raspberries and chunks of pineapple, enriched with a little half and half and dusted with Chinese 5-spice powder. MIDDLE: Canned fruit cocktail and Greek yogurt make a great contribution to oatmeal. Rinse away heavy syrup before spooning the fruit onto the cereal. RIGHT: This oatmeal is topped with small chunks of spicy turkey sausage and crushed pineapple, with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkling of ground cinnamon and rosettes of Greek yogurt.

Honey This full-blown sweetness goes well with all the other toppings. Greek yogurt A bit thicker and tangier than other mainstream types, and high in protein.

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ave you been fortunate enough to have a childhood friend that was instrumental in your learning something you now love to do? A lifelong resident of Freeport, John Wilson had one of those friendships. A friend since they were ten years old, John Gallagher introduced John Wilson to the world of trapping. Wilson had grown up hunting and loved the outdoors but his friend helped him move from hunting into trapping, where he has become a dedicated and knowledgeable fur trapper for more than 30 years. Wilson says that you need to have a teammate to trap efficiently — someone who knows your next move and has the same love for trapping as you do — someone who’s a hard worker and a ‘go-getter’. John found that trapping partner in Bob Hunter, and they began their journey of trapping — a journey that has lasted 18+ years. Although John has trapped raccoons, beavers, muskrats, coyotes and minks, he is mainly a raccoon enthusiast.

have ﬁve or more in every litter. We can’t wait for Mother Nature to take her course because unfortunately, Mother Nature waits until the animal population is out of hand. Then disease or starvation hits the species and not only is it unforgiving in numbers, but it’s a slow and cruel Population control death for the animals.” He says by keeping the numbers in As he explains to those who aren’t control, the remaining animals will ‘in the know’ about trapping, wild animals like raccoons, beavers, minks, stay healthier in the wild. This helps to protect the domesticated dogs coyotes and many more, multiply and cats that many of us treasure in rather rapidly. John’s main focus is our lives as well. In fact, John noted on raccoons because of the heavy population of the animal in Illinois — that if you see a raccoon wandering around in the daytime, it would be a concern to him for many years. As wise to stay clear of it, keep your John explains it, “Raccoons typically 32

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John Wilson and his wife, Monica, were the owners of Hoffman furs, formerly of Freeport.

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John’s knowledge and dedication to trapping raccoons in particular, is astounding. John founded and has been the President of Fur Takers of America (FTA) Chapter 17B for 32 years, was recognized as the 1988 FTA Trapper of the Year, was awarded the 1997 NTA (National Trappers of America) Benefactor of the Year and most recently was inducted into the FTA Hall of Fame in 2007. He attended the Trapper’s College in Indiana and eventually taught classes

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QUICK FACTS  There are more wild furbearers in the United States today than there was 100 years ago.  Government quotas and strict conservation practices keep wildlife, including furbearers, at optimum levels.  There are no furbearing animals in the United States or Canada which are endangered or threatened by fur harvesting today.  Millions of North Americans depend on fur harvesting for their livelihood. These people have a vested interest in protecting the natural environment.  Natural fur, used in coats and other garments, is a renewable resource. Wilson does all of his trapping from his boat.

to other aspiring trappers. Finally John started training the trainers for the College, which is accredited through Purdue University. He’s had booths at the county fair to help educate the public as to why trappers do what they do. To say he is a strong supporter of educating the public and other would-be trappers is an understatement. Active at the State level, John is serving on the Illinois DNR Fur Bearer Fund Committee. They approve/deny grants for applications for fur bearer research, habitat enhancement and acquisition and trapper and public education. He is also serving at the National level on the Governing Board. His leadership and countless hours spent for the organization are commendable and you can easily recognize from a conversation with John on trapping, that this is a sport he has grown to love over the years.

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The State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strictly regulates trapping. The State requires all new would-be trappers to take an eighthour course — part of it is textbook

and part of it is hands-on training. The completion of the course is needed in order to purchase their trapper license. The FTA Chapter has a course in September but the DNR also hold training during the year. The State requires trappers to ‘run the line’ every 24 hours, dispatching any animals that may be trapped and it doesn’t care what the weather conditions are at the time. The day is long for a trapper, getting up before dawn and being out all day in the elements — rain and snow included. Equipped with his Jon boat and motor, John does all his trapping from the boat — usually never getting out of the boat. Twelve or more hours a day in a boat takes dedication and perseverance, and he has that true diligence for ensuring raccoon numbers are kept at a healthy number. He has learned over time that the use of the smallest trap detains the animal by the foot, where he is toughest. That way, if a loose dog would get trapped, it can easily be released with only a small bruise on his foot. Because John runs his lines on the river, he also has to deal with

 Nothing is wasted in the production of a wild fur garment. Furbearers provide food, organic fertilizer, medicines, and other biodegradable products.  Conversely, synthetic materials exhaust our limited supply of oil and other non-renewable resources.  Sound wildlife management programs ensure the necessary supply of natural wild fur for today’s needs and those of tomorrow.

ABOUT THE RACCOON  Northern raccoons are heavier, weighing up to 30 pounds.  Raccoons have 40 teeth, including 4 sharp canine teeth.  Mating season is January February, gestation is 63 days, with 2-6 young born.  Ten years of age is considered old for a raccoon.  Raccoons do not hibernate.

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ABOVE: Wilson has more than 300 traps at any given time on a line. He runs his lines on a river, so he is constantly watching for changes in the riverbank. LEFT: Wilson was inducted into the Fur Takers of America Hall of Fame in 2007.

the fluctuations of the riverbank, making him a vigilant weather watcher — and adapting to changing plans quickly based on the forecast. Starting out in the sport isn’t cheap though. There’s the cost of traps — John has 300+ traps at any given time on a line, the Jon boat and motor, the training and license and other needed equipment for claiming the pelts. Most importantly to John is the ‘go-getter’ initiative of the trapper himself.

their business, making fur coats and have even made coats for several different state pageant winners, including Miss Illinois multiple years. Monica has made other items as well including hats, mittens, scarves, teddy bears and “just about anything imaginable” she says. John is an agent for North American Fur auctions, which is the largest fur auction company in the world. This is the last remaining entity of the original Hudsons Bay Co., who started doing business Furry business in this country in 1603. John and John has been lucky enough to find Monica now travel around collecting a very understanding wife in Monica, pelts from other trappers all over who herself trained with a wellthe region. They are then graded for known furrier in Chicago. Together color, size and other factors at an they purchased a furrier in Monroe, auction company, which will in turn Wis., and later were the owners of auction the furs four times a year. The Hoffman Furs, formerly of Freeport. auction will draw 400 to 500 buyers They have traveled the U.S. expanding from all over the world. John says

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the majority will go to Russia, China and Greece where fur wearables are a necessity, not fashion. Fur prices vary with the world market but in recent years have ranged $22 to $36 each. In order to utilize the entire animal, the meat of the raccoon is also sold. Most of John’s meat goes to a buyer in the Atlanta area and/or southern states where it is more popular. John takes pride in that nothing is wasted of the animal. Perhaps as John ages, one of his greatest concerns is the interest level for the younger generation to take over this effort. He’s looking for that special ambition and interest and would certainly be a terrific teacher to the right individual. If you want to know more about trapping, visit www.nationaltrappers. com, www.nafa.ca or www. furtakersofamerica.com. r

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Mission to hear Freeport couple seek used hearing aids for children in Mexico BY JANE LETHLEAN jlethlean@journalstandard.com

hen Sherry Gaddis Weldele of Freeport is on one of her mission trips to fit children with hearing aids, it is the smiles on the faces of these children that puts a smile on her face. Many of these children are hearing for the first time. While the children smile big, it is often their parents who shed tears. Sherry knows these mission trips are worthwhile. She sees the results firsthand. She holds back her own tears. These smiles are what motivates Sherry and her husband Frank to keep going back to help more children. Each year, these two licensed doctors of audiology take mission trips to South America and Mexico to help people hear. They see mostly children with hearing problems. These are children who live a life with little or no sound. These children have no other means to obtain hearing aids. Many of these children have hearing problems, because of the lack of health care. This is something this couple has been doing for the past 10 years. Their reward is bringing hearing to children living in a silent world. The couple, who own Advanced Hearing Healthcare in Freeport, have taken mission trips to Guatemala, Peru and Mexico. Much of this is sponsored with the help of Rotary International, and locally by Noon Rotary. The overwhelming response STOCK.XCHNG

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Sherry Gaddis Weldele checks the hearing of a child during a mission trip to Mexico.

this couple gets from these trips makes them go back each year. “The amazing part is to see the joy of these children often hearing their own voices for the first time,” Sherry said. “Their parents often cry, because these are people who would never get help for their children any other way.” Sherry said the average income for many people in impoverished areas they visit is about $500 per year. In this country, hearing aids can cost Frank Weldele of Freeport places a mold more than $700. If these children in a child’s ear to fit him for a hearing aid cannot hear, they cannot go to school.” during a mission trip to Mexico this year.

Helping others Frank and Sherry are planning another mission trip for February. They are putting out a call for people to donate hearing aids. These old and often non-working hearing aids can be used for parts or even refurbished to help these children hear. They sell the parts to get money

to buy new hearing aids to take with them on these trips. “Charity begins at home,” Frank said. Frank and Sherry work closely with the Angel Network, who helps set things up for them in Mexico. The people living there often know the couple is coming to help them. They

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line up to be able to hear. “We are going to an area in Mexico that are mostly Mayan. Many of the people living there have no clue to their heritage. They are very poor,” Sherry said. This past year, Frank and Sherry fitted 20 children and adults with hearing aids. While their mission is for the children, they do help some adults, many of whom cannot hold a job, because they cannot hear. They take portable testing equipment with them and have a 95 percent accuracy rate to detect hearing loss. The couple want people to know any donation, whether it is money or used hearing aids will be put to good use. “By donating something that does not work anymore, people can drastically change the life of a child,” Sherry said. The deadline to donate is the end of January 2012. r January  February 2012

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Keeping the arts alive for Northwest Illinois By Pat Schneiderman For Etc.. Magazine

This photo, courtesy of Ed Finch, Director of the Stephenson County Historical Society, shows part of W.T. Rawleigh’s marble gallery. Some pieces from his collection have been gifted to the Freeport Art Museum.

ne of the nicest aspects about the small community of Freeport is the additional ‘treasures’ that it has to offer the surrounding area. High on this list is the Freeport Art Museum (FAM), which has the second largest collection within one hundred miles of Chicago Freeport and is recognized as one of the finest art museums in Art Museum Northwest Illinois. 121 N Harlem Ave Although the museum was Freeport, IL 61032 only incorporated in 1975, there have been ‘collections’ Hours: Tues. to Fri.: 10 within the community since a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat.: Noon - 5 p.m.; Closed the turn of the century. At Sunday, Monday, and that time, businessman Major Holidays W.T. Rawleigh had a marble gallery housed within his Contact: 815-235-9755 business and some of these freeportartscenter.org pieces have been gifted to the Admission is always free. Freeport Art Museum. The Rawleigh Gallery features art of the Western World from his original collection — which includes Roman marble sculpture to Italian pietre dura (a “hard stone”) and European paintings. The group collection of pietre dura may be the most significant collection in the U.S. The museum has been extremely fortunate to have additional generous benefactors adding to their collection including Philip B. Dedrick who was a hometown boy, graduating from Freeport High School in 1940, studying art at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and receiving a B.F.A. and later a master’s degree in Fine Art from the University of New Mexico-Albuquerque. He was on the faculty at Rockford College where he taught until 1987. His passion for collecting such a broad interest of 38

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The museum’s Wine, Cheese and Chocolate event is set for Feb. 3. For more information or to buy your ticket in advance, visit www.freeportartmuseum.org or call (815) 235-9755.

AT LEFT: New Path by artist M. Beckwith was chosen for display by the American Watercolor Society, whose traveling exhibit will be coming to FAM March 30 to May 20.

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items from European prints to tribal art from Papua New Guinea and Africa to pottery from the Southwest and Mesoamerica turned out to be a great addition to FAM, as the majority of his collection was donated to them upon his death.

Galleries The museum features eight galleries of art for visitors in total, five of these featuring art from the permanent collection. Executive Director, Jennifer Kirker-Priest says “For the general health and long-term conservation of the objects, the items should not be subjected to light, temperature and humidity fluctuations for extended periods of time and are therefore rotated from storage to a gallery. This also gives visitors another ‘look’ at the collection from time-to-time between their visits.” The Near and Far East gallery includes an Egyptian mummy case, Chinese jade and snuff bottles, and Indian religious art and textiles from Southeast Asia among others. In the Native American gallery there is a rich collection of baskets from the Northwest coast, pottery from the American Southwest and leather goods of the Plains Indians, as well as rich art work from Central and South American cultures. Upstairs in the museum houses the Contemporary Gallery highlighting contemporary art from the permanent collection. And the African and Oceanic Art gallery displays art from West Africa, Madagascar, Australia and Papua New Guinea. In total, more than 4,000 works of art spanning more than 4,000 years of artistic achievement lies within the Freeport Art Museum collection — pretty impressive! a January  February 2012

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Exhibitions and supporters Featured exhibitions at FAM offer a wide variety of visual art experiences as well as opportunities for artists from the region and community to display their work. Two of the annual favorites are the Regional Juried Exhibition, which is currently on display until Feb. 4, and the Aspiring Artists Exhibition. In addition, there are six to eight special exhibitions every year that are sponsored by individuals. The Illinois Arts Council is a supporter of the museum but membership for the museum and special fund-raising events are a major factor to continuing their existence. There is a wide range of art-related programs, activities and special events held at FAM. One of the most popular events of the year is the ‘Wine, Cheese and Chocolate’ tasting event, now in it’s 20th year. The 2012 event is scheduled for Feb. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. A silent auction will be held and the galleries will be packed for the event. You will not want to miss this event! For more information or to buy your ticket in advance, visit www. freeportartmuseum.org or call (815) 235-9755. One of the exciting new Exhibitions coming to the FAM March 30 through May 20 is the American Watercolor Society 144th International Traveling Exhibition sponsored by John and Judy Graff. The Exhibit consists of 40 paintings executed by artists from all corners of the United States. The traveling exhibition is a portion of the 108 paintings chosen for the annual American Watercolor Society (AWS) exhibition in New York and these were chosen from 1100 slides submitted to an elected jury. The AWS was founded in 1866 to promote the art of watercolor in America. Membership in the Society is open to any who wish to be supportive of the Society and the art of watercolor painting. The traveling exhibit will also be in California, Tennessee, Nebraska and Texas. 40

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ABOVE: Marc Holmes sits among work he completed in a workshop at the museum.

AT LEFT: FAM offers many classes for aspiring artists.

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The Freeport Art Museum also is a vital community resource that engages the community in the arts through original programming and creative partnerships. Art classes connect professional artists with students and provide formal training in the fine arts. FAM conducts tours and programs that are designed for schools and learning to address state standards of the arts. There are Guest lectures and gallery talks by artists to help promote

arts access to the non-traditional audiences within the community. Membership in the Freeport Art Museum comes with a variety of benefits depending on the level of membership. One of the exciting new benefits is free admission to over 500 museums across North America as part of the North American Reciprocal Museum program. There are a variety of levels and benefits for anyone interested in enjoying first hand the wonder of the art world. r

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m Want to finally get in on the computer generation and try to learn what everyone below the age of 30 knows how to do?

f you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you may be looking for some help to get started, and the purpose of this column is to do just that — get you started with a ‘hook-up’ for your computer. The term ‘router’ is what is going to get you connected to the cyberspace world, so we will assume you have the computer and the first thing you need to do is hook up a router. I’m one of those people who wants to know ‘why’ and ‘how’ things happen, so a little info on the side would be a good idea, right? There are only two consumer recommended routers — Netgear

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and Linksys. Both of these have different setups in terms of what Internet Protocol (IP) address you would type into your browser in order to access the administration page of the router in order to make your configurations. (Got that?) So each one is separate as well as the usernames and passwords to get into the router — there just isn’t a ‘standard’ for how to program a router. When asking my sons-in-law (who are both gainfully employed with technology), they told me that every brand has their own ‘easy way’ to set the router up. Yeah, right. The good news is that most routers now come with a CD so you

can follow step-by-step directions in order to communicate with it. At least, I think that’s good news. At this point I wanted to know just how many wires or connections are we talking about? I am told the most basic, would require two Category 5 cables otherwise known as CAT5E (oh boy). One cable connects your computer to the router and the other cable connects your modem provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to the Internet port on the router. If you have other devices that require a wired network connection such as a game console or DVR, a CAT5E cable would be required to January  February 2012

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layer of the IP to the router. The router translates that info and sends it out to the Internet port thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connected to your modem to communicate that to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;real worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, (by whose deďŹ nition?), saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I want to go to google.com.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Based on Domain Name Services (DNS) they send those records and it says google.com is located here; sends the packet there and then google.com says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and sends back the web page. Easy, huh? According to those â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in the knowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; you should have a router to protect your computer and real world IP address because the IP address opens you up to everything thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out there. When someone is scanning through Comcast, Net Work, Medicom, Verizon or Frontierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open to whatever is going on in the real world with no protection in between â&#x20AC;&#x201D; other than maybe a ďŹ rewall, which is easily circumvented. The router basically acts like a ďŹ rewall because it takes the traffic and changes how the traffic is translated to you. People

canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get directly to you. Basically, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a barrier. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking about wireless connections or Wi-Fi, you typically need to have a router. Most routers are bundled with wireless access that would also need to be conďŹ gured (of course). I am also told that you should check what the requirements are for the devices you need to connect wirelessly. If it is a relatively new device, a year or two old, it should support WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access, Revision 2, with Pre Shared Key (PSK). And it goes onâ&#x20AC;Ś and on... There is a video explanation that you may be able to follow at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=vSAXMO7aNzg. Of course you may have to go to a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer to watch this video. If this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work for you â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and honestly, my recommendation would be to â&#x20AC;&#x201D; call and ask someone else who works with technology to do it for you. I look at it like this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pick your battles and the hill you want to die on.â&#x20AC;? This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it for me. ď ˛

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wo dog beds, three cushions, one T comforter, dozens of rolls of toilet paper, a paperback book and a pair of prescription swim goggles: Bella the boxer has quite a resume when it comes to chewing.

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“She started with toilet paper, and we thought it was relatively harmless,” says Bella’s owner, Ellen Galvin, 44, of Portland, Ore. “We were less amused when we found the sofa cushions destroyed.” To protect your house from your dog, trainer Gary Cassera of Balanced Dogs in Marlton, N.J., offers two options. “You can use a crate or baby gate to contain your dog to a certain room or area of your home,” he says. “Or you can make sure your dog gets enough exercise.” If you choose to use a crate, the general rule for young dogs is to crate them no more than one hour per each month of age. “This has to do with their ability to control their bladder and bowels,” Cassera says. “For older dogs, the most important factor is that they have already released physical and mental energy that would cause them to naturally want to sleep.” Cassera says dogs need daily physical activity. “Take them out and walk, bike or Rollerblade,” he says. “Or play search

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games inside the house. Get their energy level from 100 percent to about 20 percent before you leave them alone.” When it comes to cats, destruction usually involves scratching. “It’s natural for cats to scratch,” says veterinarian Colin Chaves of Fort Bragg, Calif. “Get them a good scratching post.” Cats also need exercise, which Chaves says often is overlooked. Cats exercise by playing or chasing treats. “When animals sleep 12 hours at night, they can be bored during the day,” Cassera says. “They don’t have email or Facebook. They have what we provide. If you don’t exercise them or give them toys, they might chew

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These misconceptions could be holding you back from your goals By Carol Sponagle | GateHouse News

onsidering all the pitches for quick-fix solutions for our problem areas — maximum results for minimal effort — it’s easy to see why people at least think about buying machines, or using exercise techniques, that promise to crunch abs, shrink thighs or burn calories with speedy results. But buying into the body-perfecting plans, gadgets and diet fads may leave you in no better shape, discouraged and out a handful of money. Here are five fitness myths and why they are not true. MYTH 1: Doing crunches or abdominal exercises will reduce belly fat (aka spot reduction). Abdominal exercises will tone your muscles, but they won’t necessarily reduce your body fat. Reducing overall body fat is accomplished through a combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training and a healthy diet. “You burn calories and lose weight at the same rate all over your body,” says Caleb Pierce, assistant fitness director at Fit Club West in Springfield. “You’ll tone muscles but not lose fat in that specific area.” Promises of spot reduction or losing weight in one problem area are generally false. According to the FTC alert, results only come when you achieve a regular fitness routine that works the entire body. MYTH 2: If you’re not working up a sweat, you’re not working hard enough. Sweating is your body’s way of cooling down. It is not a good indicator of exertion. MYTH 3: No pain, no gain. A good workout can cause soreness afterward. But feeling pain during a workout indicates that you’re injured or are using an incorrect exercise technique, according to WebMD.com. If your workout causes pain, you should stop. MYTH 4: Lifting weights will make you look bulky. If you are a woman, using free weights will not make you look bulky unless you have a hormone imbalance 46

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N KSudoku G 1/12 Solution

SUDOKU SOLUTION

1 8 6 9 7 4 2 3 5

7 9 4 2 5 3 6 1 8

3 2 5 8 1 6 4 7 9

5 6 1 4 9 8 7 2 3

9 7 3 5 6 2 8 4 1

2 4 8 7 3 1 9 5 6

4 3 7 6 8 5 1 9 2

January  February 2012

8 1 9 3 2 7 5 6 4

6 5 2 1 4 9 3 8 7

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