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tephanie Sue Stein is the epitome of a visionary and advocate in the aging network. This has been demonstrated in her many years of dedicated service to Milwaukee County older adults and the remarkable contributions she has made throughout the community, state and nation. Stephanie began her career in the aging network on October 25, 1974, as the director of Older Adult Programs at the Social Development Commission. Since 1993, Ms. Stein has served as the Director for the Milwaukee County Department on Aging. Stephanie has received many awards and recognition highlighting her work in the field of aging. Director Stein is highly regarded as one of the best advocates in aging for her work that spans four decades. She was a catalyst for ensuring the startup of Family Care, Wisconsin’s long-term care program and ending waiting lists for older people.

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If you are following the 2014 election, you have likely heard something about “coordination.” To most of us the word “coordination” sounds positive and, in most cases, it probably is a good thing. I

believe there is at least one notable exception-when it involves political campaigns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can approve an organization as a 501(C) (4) also known as a “So-

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MDs focus on stopping diabetes-related vision loss by Cheryl L. Dejewski

Diabetes is reaching epidemic levels in the U.S. Chances are you know someone with the disease. If so, take note. Diabetes does more than affect blood sugar levels. Without proper precautions, it can rob a person of their sight. "Of the nearly 26 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, up to 45% have some degree of diabetic retinopathy (damage to the sensitive retina in the back of the eye), which can lead to vision loss and blindness,” reports Dr. Mark Freedman, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, who has treated thousands of diabetic patients since 1988. “For some people, when a routine vision check-up uncovers signs of retinopathy, it is their first clue that they even have diabetes.” Retina

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Diabetes can cause abnormal retinal blood vessel growth, leakage and bleeding that can lead to blurring, dark spots, and loss of vision.

Explanation With diabetes, high blood sugar levels can weaken blood vessels in the eye, prompting them to leak. This causes the retina to swell and form deposits that can lead to vision loss. Blood sugar fluctuations can also promote the growth of new, fragile blood vessels on the retina, which can sometimes leak blood into the vitreous (the clear, jellylike substance that fills the eyeball). This retinal blood vessel damage, or “retinopathy,” can blur vision and lead to permanent sight impairment.

of vision, but in some cases, improvement in sight. However, we must evaluate each patient’s response individually to determine if and when (about every 4-12 weeks) they should receive injections.”

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"Diabetic eye disease can appear as early as a year after the onset of diabetes. All diabetics—type 1 or 2, insulin-dependent or not—are at risk, which increases with the number of years you are diabetic. For example, patients with diabetes for less than five years have about a 15% incidence of retinopathy. This skyrockets, however, to 80% in people with diabetes for 15+ years,” says Dr. Michael Raciti, an ophthalmologist at Eye Care Specialists.

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“Blood sugar fluctuations can temporarily affect vision, making it difficult to know if a serious problem is developing. Significant retinopathy may also be present and progressing even if a person’s vision appears to be good. That’s why diabetes-related damage can only be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam. Pupil dilation (enlargement with drops) is necessary to best view inside the eye for early signs of retinopathy before noticeable vision loss occurs,” explains Brett Rhode, MD, an ophthalmologist who conducts continuing education programs for diabetes coordinators and doctors.

“We have been very pleased with the success of medications that can be painlessly injected directly into the eye to stave off progression of the disease. We typically use Avastin because it is both cost-effective and works to inhibit the growth of the abnormal blood vessels related to diabetic retinopathy,” reports Daniel Ferguson, MD, a former engineer who is now one of Wisconsin’s leading eye surgeons. Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins, adds, “We have seen amazing results with Avastin, including not only stabilization

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A statewide poll in mid-September showed 50 percent of respondents had an unfavorable view of the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare) while 40 percent had a favorable view. But Republicans may not want to dance in the street over the results of the poll conducted by the Marquette University Law School. A different view of Badger State opinion about Obamacare emerges from answers to other questions on the topic. What should be done with the program? While 10 percent said they favored keeping the program as it is now, another 50 percent said it should be kept and improved. Some 19 percent said they favored scrapping and replacing it, while just 18 percent favored a flat-out repeal. FRAZIER continued from page 1A

san political campaigns. They can do what is called “issue advocacy” as long as they do not use the magic words “vote for” or “vote against” a specific candidate. For example, they might pay for a political ad that says “Call John Smith and ask him when did he stop beating his wife?” I am sure that you have seen dozens of examples of so-called issue advocacy. Right now, this is perfectly legal although anyone with an ounce of common sense would know that the ads are totally partisan. To call these groups “Social Welfare” organizations is either an oxymoron, or the biggest misnomer of the decade. In my opinion, it would be more accurate to call them “Partisan Political” organizations because that is the reason they apply for a 501 (C) (4) designation. But there are even bigger problems associated with these groups that, up until now, have been considered illegal. I have worked in my career with at least one 501 (C)

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives has repeatedly voted for the full repeal of Obamacare. Since the U.S. Senate has been controlled by Democrats, there was little chance of repeal. In Wisconsin, MOVING the most conIN THE troversial issue inRIGHT Obamacare has DIRECTION By Bruce Nemovitz been the rejection of expanding Medicaid to those with incomes up to 138 percent of the poverty level. The federal government would have fully funded the expansion for

several years. By 2020 federal mon- some 26,000 had not signed up. Democratic gubernatorial caney would have paid 90 percent of didate Mary Burke said she would the expanded program. Republican Gov. Scott Walker back the full expansion with the inrejected full federal funding even crease of federal money. though it would have saved the The Marquette poll showed state government more than $200 Burke’s position was favored by million in the first two years. His more than 2-to-1 margin over decision kept the federal Medicaid Walker’s decision. It showed 61 participation rate at 58 percent of percent of respondents favoring those otherwise eligible. Walker the additional federal money with said he is concerned the federal 29 percent rejecting the money. MONEY SENSEAnother 10 percent expressed no government might renege on the By Karen Ellenbecker choice. high levels of funding a full expan& Julie Ellenbecker -Lipsky sion of Medicaid. Under his apCharles Franklin, who directs proach, the qualification cutoff for the Marquette poll, said national Medicaid in Wisconsin is at the 100 surveys indicate that unfavorable attitudes toward the Affordable percent of poverty level. Walker’s approach ended Med- Health Care stem largely from the APRON icaid coverage Emmafor tens of thousands provisions that require citizens to of working poor. They STRINGS are eligible obtain some form of health insurBy Aunt Emma ance through an employer profor federal subsidies to buy health insurance, but by late September gram, or a government program?

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individual may contribute unlimited amounts to a 501 (C) (4) organizations that will be used on behalf of partisan political candidates, but the names of the contributors are secret from the public. For example, the mining company, Gogebic Taconite, contributed $700,000 to a 501 (C) (4) organization to be used on behalf of partisan candidate(s). This contribution was far in excess of the $32,000 that Gogebic Taconite disclosed in donations to Wisconsin political candidates, and would not have been revealed except it was among documents that were made public as part of the John Doe investigation into various campaign activities. Here is what is really wrong with coordination. A partisan political campaign (Democrat or Republican) can call up a wealthy individual or corporation and ask them to make a large, secret donation to a 501 (C) (4) group and By Enis Wright assure them that the money will be used to help the particular candidate get elected or re-elected. You give $100 and everyone knows you

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gave $100. The much larger, secret donation to the 501 (C) (4) organization is not known by the general public, but it is known by the candidate. Therefore, the candidate can coordinate not only the solicitation of the big contribution, but also how it can be used most effectively in the campaign. This could become legal in Wisconsin as long as the 501 (C) (4) group does not say “vote for” or “vote against” a particular candidate. If that happens, I suggest you save your $100 and buy something for your grandchild. *On October 14, 2014 a U.S. District Judge ordered Wisconsin officials to stop enforcing the state law banning coordination. It is likely that this order will be appealed to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and has a reasonable chance of being reversed since the Appeals Court has previously told the same district judge that questions over campaign finance laws should be left to state courts.

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As many of you, I have limitCOMMENT By Matt ed time to research everyPommer product I buy or service I use. I depend on co-workers, friends and family for trusted references. My doctor, carpet cleaner, dog groomer and even my children’s babysitter were all referred to me by people who have had a positive experience with their services. MOVING IN THE RIGHTyour DIRECTION Would you refer financial By Bruce Nemovitz advisor? A financial advisor should exceed your expectations by becoming your trusted resource for any financial decision. Your advisor should be available, responsive, inquisitive, expeAGING rienced and educated. An advisor ISSUES must be innovative and forward By Tom Frazier thinking to keep up with an ever changing financial climate. They need to anticipate what might be valuable for your personal situation. Do they listen? Do you understand your plan? Are you part of the decision-making process? PLANTING TOMORROW’S DREAMS TODAY By Brad Olson

your money. If they don’t already know your personal details, they should be in the process of learning them and making recommendations that will enhance your overall financial health. Have you been asked “What does this money mean to you?”, “How do you want your assets to pass when you die?”, and “What is the most important service to help you feel comfortable with your finances?” These are questions that show how a curious advisor interested in your total financial well-being differs from someone who is only looking to invest your assets. Has your advisor asked to be introduced to your adult children? Would you be comfortable having a family meeting to discuss finances? Much of the financial planning process crosses generations and having an advisor who understands your legacy is important. Are the fees you are paying for investment management transpar-

ent? Do you know how your advisor is being compensated? Fees and transparency are many reasons that investors seek new advisor relationships. Historically, fees have been difficult to understand. In today’s environment, fees and expenses should be totally transparent. If you would not comfortably refer your advisor, then it’s time to revisit your current relationship. Ask them to exceed your expectations and become referable. If you don’t get to a point of glowing reference, ask your friends and family whom they would recommend. You deserve a relationship with an advisor that you don’t want to keep as a secret!

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What is the price action in the Milwaukee market? Just like our unpredictable changing weather, the real estate market is just as fickle and sensitive to so many outside factors. We can predict generalities such as there are more buyers in spring (MarchJune) than there are in the winter market (December-February). The reasons are obvious but it’s the numbers from year to year that vary so greatly. Last year, we had a surge in November which is unusual. We typically see a slowdown moving towards Thanksgiving but for reasons too complex to break down, we had a booming November! This year, like most years, displays mixed results concerning number of sales and sale prices. I belong to a group called “Five Star Professionals” which consists of agents across the country who submit their take on the real estate climate in their particular market. These results are up to the minute as opposed to what you read

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in the paper or hear on the news. The media reports usually focus on closings which are two months after the fact. The report is called “Insightistics” and focuses on the national market as wellAGING as the loISSUESwith cal Milwaukee Metro market By Tom Frazier answers submitted weekly by top agents across the country. Nationally, the top cities as to real estate activity are San Antonio, Portland, Tampa, Tulsa, New Orleans, Honolulu, Atlanta and Houston. These cities are heating up in PLANTING sales due to circumstances such as TOMORROW’S job growth and attraction of cliDREAMS TODAY By Brad Olson mate to retirees and attractive cost of living.

The cities at the lower end of MONEY SENSE the real estate spectrum are AlbuBy Karen Ellenbecker querque, Sacramento, Greensboro, & Julie Ellenbecker -Lipsky Philadelphia, Hartford, and Baltimore. These cities are facing issues that have negatively impacted their real estate markets. Now, on to the local Greater APRON Emma Milwaukee market. How do we STRINGS compare on the national level to By Aunt Emma other cities in the country? The average “heat index” for the entire country is 47, and we are at 32. That means that our sales currently are slightly below the national average. Our activity is not quite as brisk as many of the cities covered, but is still healthy compared to previous years. In any surveys, we are dealing in generalities. Each subdivision and community in the Greater Milwaukee area can show different numbers locally. For instance, some markets such as Brookfield, Mequon, Germantown, New Berlin, Muskego,

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Richfield, and Grafton are showing pricing close to the 2007 peak prices. Other areas remain anywhere from 20%-50% off from the 2007 peak prices. Therefore, the number of 32 in the survey is a generality, but still significant. Here are questions and answers from the Greater Milwaukee survey: How do agents describe the local market? Is it a seller’s market, a buyer’s market or a balanced market not favoring buyer or seller? The answer; 62% say a balanced market not favoring buyer or seller, with 38% saying it is a buyer’s market, with conditions favoring the buyer. How is buyer traffic in the Milwaukee market? 69% say buyer traffic is decreasing (probably due to time of year) 31% feel buyer traffic is about the same.

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What is the price action in the Milwaukee market? 62% say prices are flat, 23% say prices are going up and 15% say prices are going down. Again the particular subdivisions and communities in the Greater Milwaukee area show different perspectives. In summary, the market locally is lagging behind the national average. The downward price trend from the recession has been halted with some areas showing increases but most at a stable level. In general, the market locally does not favor the seller or buyer with exception of some communities. Buyer traffic

is decreasing from the spring and summer. That is usual for this time of year, but as I stated earlier, buyer traffic can buck the trend such as last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s November market. There are other trends that are not reflected in the survey such as homes showing well versus distressed homes. In my experience, there can be a huge price gap between a â&#x20AC;&#x153;stagedâ&#x20AC;? home and one that shows average to poorly. This gap can be up to 50% for the same type home! So condition plays a huge role in how your home will fair in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever-changing market. Surveys show trends and are generalities. To get a truly accurate

assessment of your home, I always suggest calling an agent and having someone stop over to assess your home based on its current condition. That is always the best indicator and will also help you decide what improvements bring the best results when selling. The climate is always changing in weather and in the real estate market. My prediction for next year is a positive, brisk climate for real estate in our Greater Milwaukee area. My 37 years of experience takes into account the many viewpoints from banks, appraisers, fellow Realtors and other professionals connected with real estate. The feeling by many is that

2015 will be a sunny, pleasant forecast with sales at a very brisk pace. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see how I do as your local real estate weather forecaster! Bruce Nemovitz is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, as well as Certified Senior Advisor. Bruce has sold residential homes in the four county Milwaukee-Metro areas for 35 years. He works with his wife Jeanne at Realty Executives Integrity. Visit www.brucesteam.com or call 262242-6177 with any real estate questions.

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Causes and risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease CAUSES NOT FULLY UNDERSTOOD Scientists do not yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease. It is likely that the causes include some mix of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. These factors affect each person differently. Research shows that Alzheimer’s disease causes changes in the brain years and even decades before the first symptoms appear, so even people who seem free of the disease today may be at risk. Scientists are developing sophisticated tests to help identify who is most likely to develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Ultimately, they hope to prevent or delay dementia in these high-risk individuals. RISK FACTORS Some risk factors for Alzheimer’s, like age and genetics, cannot be controlled. Other factors that

may play a role in the development of the disease—such as how much a person exercises or socializes—can be changed. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical exercise, and longterm health conditions, like high blood pressure and diabetes, might also play a role in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, see the chapter entitled “Prevention.” OLDER AGE—THE BIGGEST RISK FACTOR Increasing age is the most important known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. The number of people with the disease doubles every 5 years beyond age 65. Nearly half of people age 85 and older may have Alzheimer’s. These facts are significant because the number of older adults is growing.

GENETICS There are two types of Alzheimer’s disease—early-onset and late-onset. • Early-onset Alzheimer’s is a rare form of the disease that occurs in people age 30 to 60. Most of these cases are early-onset familial Alzheimer’s disease, an inherited disease caused by mutations, or changes, in certain genes. • Most people with Alzheimer’s disease have late-onset Alzheimer’s, which usually develops after age 60. No obvious family pattern is seen in most of these cases, but genetic factors appear to increase a person’s risk. Many studies have linked the apolipoprotein E gene to late-onset Alzheimer’s. One form of this gene, APOE 4, increases a person’s risk of getting the disease. But many people who get Alzheimer’s do not have the APOE 4 gene, and some

people with the gene never get Alzheimer’s. PLANTING Scientists have identified a TOMORROW’S number of other genes in addition DREAMS TODAY to APOE 4 that may increase a By Brad Olson person’s risk for late-onset Alzheimer’s. Knowing about these genes can help researchers more effectively test possible treatments and prevention strategies in people who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s -- ideally, before symptoms appear.

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Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It begins slowly and gets worse over time. Currently, it has no cure. A COMMON CAUSE OF DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills that interfere with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia ranges in severity from the mild stage, when it is just beginning to affect a person’s functioning, to the severe stage, when the person must depend completely on others for basic care. Estimates vary, but experts suggest that as many as 5.1 million people in the United States may have Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms usually begin after age 60, and

the risk of developing the disease increases with age. While younger people -- in their 30s, 40s, and 50s -- may get Alzheimer’s disease, it is much less common. It is important to note that Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. The course of Alzheimer’s disease—when symptoms appear and how quickly changes occur—varies from person to person. The time from diagnosis to death varies, too. It can be as little as 3 or 4 years if the person is over 80 years old when diagnosed or as long as 10 years or more if the person is younger. MEMORY PROBLEMS Memory problems are typically one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. People with Alzheimer’s have trouble doing everyday things like driving a car, cooking a meal, or paying bills. They may ask the same questions over and over, get lost easily, lose things or put them

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develop Alzheimer’s disease. People with MCI can still take care of themselves and do their normal activities.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO THE BRAIN IN ALZHEIMER’S? Alzheimer’s disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German doctor. In 1906, Dr. Alzheimer noticed changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusu-

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al mental illness. He found many abnormal clumps (now called amyloid plaques) and tangled bundles of fibers (now called neurofibrillary tangles). Plaques and tangles in the brain are two of the main features of Alzheimer’s disease. The third is loss of connections between nerve cells in the brain.

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Although we still don’t know how Alzheimer’s disease begins, it seems likely that damage to the brain starts 10 years or more before problems become obvious. During the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s, people are free of symptoms, but harmful changes are taking place.

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Leading people toward social change on behalf of seniors, Stephanie Sue Stein has testified before the United States Congress and Wisconsin Statehouse. Stephanie taught Public Policy at Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been a session presenter and keynote speaker for countless local, state and national conferences. Stephanie Sue Stein is passionate and committed to quality of life for older adults. Her pioneering leadership speaks volumes above all. Yet, she continues to thank the older people with whom she has worked for being her mentors, teachers, motivators, and, most of all, friends.

Stephanie and fellow judges prepare to announce Golden Idol winners When you look up the word Advocate in the dictionary there should be a cross-reference to Stephanie Sue Stein, because she epitomizes the word in every respect. From the beginning of her career in aging, she was taught the importance of being an advocate for older persons and she has never stopped being an advocate no matter what. Stephanie has been incredibly successful because she is very smart, works very hard and really believes in being an advocate and helping older persons. She likes and respects older people and they instinctively know it and respond to her. She has done amazing things as Director of the Milwaukee County Department on Aging and is recognized nationally as a leader and role model for her outstanding work.

-Thomas L. Frazier, then Executive Director of Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups in 2003

“Congratulations on 40 years of robust leadership and advocacy in the Aging Network. You have been where I and others only hope to go. Although, you have generously paved the way for so many of us that came up beside you and are coming up behind you …there will never be another SSS! Your love and forthrightness on behalf of older adults are untouchable. With sincere love and respect.”

-Jonette N. Arms, Assistant Director, Milwaukee County Department on Aging

“Thanks from many folks who had the opportunity to grow by serving with you on the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging. I did.” - Bob Haase Stephanie with Greater Wisconsin Area on Aging Director Robert Kellerman

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“Stephanie and the food program taught me how to eat and I am thankful for that. I had come here from the country and I just ate anything I wanted and the food program changed all that.”

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“I’ve been involved with community agencies in Milwaukee for over 50 years and Stephanie Sue Stein is the most dynamic, committed agency executive that I have ever worked with.”

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“I have deep respect and admiration for you, Stephanie Sue Stein. We were quite the team back in the day! I apologize, I cannot be there to celebrate your 40 years of dedicated service, but will continue to be a true supporter. A BIG HUG to you! Congratulations!!!”

-Jerry Kleczka, former United States Representative, April 3, 1984 – January 3, 2005

To refer to Stephanie Sue Stein as a friend is a privilege that we at 50 Plus Publications have enjoyed over the years. She not only has taken the “bull by the horns,” but has soared in her service to others. Her great attitude brought Stephanie altitude and high respect of others. God bless you.

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Stephanie with Sister Edna Lonergan “Stephanie, thank you for the years I have been able to witness your stellar career up close and personal here at MCDA. You embody the meaning of ‘Passion’ as it relates to advocating for seniors in Milwaukee County. I am honored to gain my education and experience in the field of aging by your example.” Stephanie with 2014 Milwaukee County Idols

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Veterans’ activities in November

November is an active month for many veterans. Some of the activities that will be held are listed below. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion Auxiliary present the 2014 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. The art exhibit begins at noon with the stage show at 2 p.m. For free tickets, call 414-389-4099. The annual Veterans’ Day Parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. in downtown Milwaukee. The parade will be followed by a public memorial service and a reception at the War Memorial Center for all veterans and present military personnel who take part in the parade.

A Veterans’ Day Banquet will be held at the War Memorial Center and sponsored by the AMVETS. There will be a cash bar at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30; $30 per person and $35 after Nov. 4. The dinner will honor Women Veterans. Details are at www.war-veterans.org or gfbanda101@yahoo.com. For further banquet information, contact Mike Kandziora,414-416-3061. Free parking will be on the north side of the War Memorial Center. A continuing free employment workshop for veterans will continue through Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For reservations, call Joan Jones, 414-434-1311. The location is the Milwaukee Vet Center, 7910 N. 76. St., Milwaukee.

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have been told that Cedarburg, the business hub of Ozaukee County, is an historic community and after a brief visit, we’d have to MONEY SENSE agree based on the aged downtown TRAVEL By Karen Ellenbecker & Julie Ellenbecker buildings, the quaint shops of yes-Lipsky teryear, the well-kept wide frontOVING IN THE porched houses built in another GHT DIRECTION era and the moss and vine covered lect, exhibit and preserve the best Bruce Nemovitz APRON walls of churches, some of which of local art works. We believe it to Emma served parishioners ofSTRINGS more than a be a nice place to work and to visit. By Aunt Emma Answer Man in the mid-1800’s Established century ago. What we did not realize is that along Cedar Creek by mostly GerCedarburg is so bustling with mer- man and Irish settlers, the city has AGING chants that it has been named by not lost its charm as it developed ISSUES By Tom Frazier the People’s Choice organization as into a bustling business mecca. the best shopping community in its While we can’t really appreciate life as it was lived a century or more Wonders of Wisconsin. Cedarburg also is noted for its ago, we can appreciate the manner innovative architecture and for its in which Cedarburg continues to growing arts scene as several differ- play on its rich heritage. Yes, it has PLANTING TOMORROW’S ent shops or centers offer not only a place on the National Register of DREAMS TODAY a glimpse, but the opportunity to Historic Places. Would you believe By Brad Olson purchase different artistic scenes; there are over 200 places of noted some inspired by Cedarburg and historical interest – homes, shops, surroundings. The Cedarburg Art and even some buildings basically Museum’s stated purpose is to col- utilized for the same or similar ac-

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tivities and sales of merchandise as in yesteryears? The early settlers built mills along the creek and five dams to support them. The creek was of utmost importance to the beginning businesses that were built along its banks. The locally milled limestone was utilized in the building of many structures still standing and in use.

Community leaders of this neat city of about 12,000 residents have their work cut out for them if they are to keep Cedarburg as so historically motivated while shifting their economic focus to the needs and wants of those of us now living in the 21st. century. Efforts of the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce undoubtedly will foster and promote eco-

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nomic growth of the community while working also to keep the city so historically appealing to tourists as these, we among them, do appreciate the preserved downtown district. It is no wonder that Forbes Magazine reported Cedarburg to be “one of the prettiest towns in America.” This notoriety has to do, we’re certain, with the fact that over 10 19th century structures house businesses, restaurants and a variety of specialty shops. For dining, we suggest the Anvil Pub & Grill, the Cream and Crepe Café and the Silver Creek Brew Pub. You might wish to begin your visit with a stop at The General Store Museum and Visitor Center. Here, you’ll take a step back into time as the center is the original home of Roger C. Christensen’s Collection of antique packaging and advertising art. This fascinating collection dates to the early 1900’s and is said to be the most extensive such compilation ever. There is a quilt museum, an art museum and other artists’ shops, and an interesting cultural center that once was a 1849-built home. There, you can view an extensive collection of old-time photography and items of a home from that bygone era. But Cedarburg is not only historical. The Chamber of Commerce and various other organizations keep it lively in most seasons via festivals, shows, food and family friendly events, many of which are long-gone for this year. A calendar lists 49 different events for the year, some one day, some continuing and always exciting to antiquers, art enthusiasts and bargain hunters , these last especially for the four-times-yearly Maxwell Days. The Gothic History Tours were just completed in October for 2014. Just ahead, Festive Friday Eves come alive at the Cedar Creek Settlement Nov. 21-Dec. 19 and continue to some degree through Dec.

31. There will be a whole bundle of holiday happenings. At various times, there will be sleigh rides (hoping for snow) and carriage rides. A focus will be on arts and entertainment as well as a Santa’s Workshop. The Cedarburg Artist Guild Holiday Art Fair will be at the Community Center Dec. 5-7. The largest Christmas Parade north of Milwaukee will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The 10 or more units provide for a day of family fun. Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc. is the umbrella non-profit organization that works to ensure, among other things, the economic health and vitality of the historic downtown area of Cedarburg. Let’s take a glance at one of the imposing structures in downtown and one that has gained considerable renown since the limestone structure was built on the banks of Cedar Creek in the 1860’s. Its stone wine cellars are still utilized to this day for barrel aging Cedar Creek wines. The winery is open daily for tours and tastings, with the tours costing $5 and just happening to whet the palates of wine connoisseurs with tastings along the way. Did we indulge in the world of fine wines via a tour? What do you think? The tours are offered daily at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The tours are about 45 minutes in length. Yes, you can purchase any of a variety of Cedar Creek wines in the shop with the smiling young man behind the counter. We bought the Chardonnay at $12 a bottle. How was it? Let us just tell you that the bottle hit the recycle bin at our house way too soon. A special event, Christmas in the Country will be held at the Cedar Creek Winery Dec., 5-7. At this same time, the Artist Guild Holiday Art Fair is held. The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce booklet lists and describes over 30 points of interest. Many activities

are held in the Community Center, right downtown along Washington Avenue. If you wish more specific information, for a complete list of holiday happenings, we suggest a com-

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puter visit to cedarburgchristmas. com. And now, we take leave of historic Cedarburg where art is a tradition and with it, we picture many happy hours of your visit.

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November 21 – 23 Holiday Folk Fair Wisconsin Exposition Center, State Fair Park, West Allis “Celebrate the Culture of the Artisan,”McLoone is the theme for this year’s Jim event. Special attractions include international performers and artisans, traditional music, dance performances, World Café and much more. Visit www.folkfair.org or call 414-225-6220 for details. November 21, 28 and December 5, 12, 19 Festive Friday Eves Downtown Cedarburg For the next five Fridays, 5 – 9 p.m. we celebrate with themed events during the holiday season. Family friendly free events that will keep you in the holiday mood. Visit cedarcreedsettlement.com for details. November 22 Milwaukee’s 88th Annual Holiday Parade Downtown Milwaukee Don’t miss this event, starting at 9:30 a.m. route starts out on Astor and E. Kilbourn Ave and turns on Old World 3rd St. finishing up at The Grand Avenue. November 23 52nd Annual Waukesha Christmas parade Historic Downtown Waukesha Winding through downtown, featuring marching bands, floats and a special appearance from Santa. Come early and enjoy other festivities. Visit waukeshacitychamber. org

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November 28, 29, 30 German Christmas Market Downtown Oconomowoc Enjoy the holidays with live entertainment, refreshments, vendors, Santa’s photo house, carolers and more 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday. November 28 Annual World’s Greatest Cookie Sale Country Springs Hotel, Waukesha (The Grand Ballroom) Home-made holiday cookies and baked goods for sale from noon – 4 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus, magic shows, cupcake decorating and more. All proceeds benefit the specific non-profit groups you purchase from. FUTURE EVENTS December 5 Toy Collection & Winter Wonderland VMP Manor Park, 3023 S. 84th St., West Allis Bring new Christmas toys, unwrapped and enjoy the indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment, hot chocolate/coffee bar, horse drawn carriage rides, photo booth, cookie decorating, and much more, all for Kids2Kids Christmas. From noon-7 p.m. Additional drop off at VMP Trinity, 7500 W. Dean Rd., Milwaukee.

ONGOING Alzheimer’s Support Group Cedar Bay West, Fellowship Hall, 5595 County Road Z, West Bend. Group meets the second Wednesday from 1 p.m. For details, call (262) 306-4230. Jim McLoone • • • • • Alzheimer’s Support Group Jackson Crossing Lakeshore Building, N168 W22026 Main St., Jackson Support group held the third Wednesday of each month; 6 p.m. Respite care is available. Please call for reservations at (262) 993-2838. • • • • • Afternoon Dance American Legion Post #449 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield Everyone Welcome! Second Monday of every month, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Big Band dance, $3. • • • • • Charles Horwitz Planetarium 14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha Or for more information on upcoming programs visit - www. waukeshaschools.com/planet. • • • • Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday Sunday. Call (414) 224-3200 or go to www.mam.org. • • • • • Milwaukee County RSVP – Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Inc. Contact Eddie at (414) 220-8655 to be a volunteer. • • • • • Milwaukee Dancing Grannies Interested in becoming one of Milwaukee’s dancing grannies? Contact us at (414) 630-4493. • • • • •

Museum of Wisconsin Art 300 South Sixth Ave., West Bend Public hours, Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4:30 p.m. (262) 334-9638/ www.wisconsinart.org. • • • • • O.A.S.I.S. 2414 West Mitchell Street Seniors Fifty-Five Plus Travel Club meets monthly, second Friday of the month 8:30 a.m. Website: milwaukeerecreation.net/travel. • • • • • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee Call for information at (414) 3522880 Ext. 0. • • • • • SC Johnson Tours Golden Rondelle Theater, 1525 Howe St., Racine Reservations are required; admission is free, open all year on Fridays only. Offering three tour programs that run from 1 to 3.5 hours. Visit website to schedule a tour at scjohnson.com and for tours of 20 or more, call (262) 260-2154. • • • • • Stillwaters Cancer Support Services 2607 N, Grandview Blvd., Ste 110, Waukesha

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For all the support groups available and answers to questions, visit www.stillwaterscenter.org or (262) 548-9148. • • • • • Racine Art Museum Free First Fridays RAM, 441 Main Street, Racine Free admission to everyone the first Friday of every month generously sponsored by the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation. For details, call (262) 638-8300 or ramart.org. • • • • • Vagabond Ski & Social Club WG’s Banquet Center, 3200 S. 103rd & Oklahoma Ave. An active social club for singles and married couples. Meeting and dance. Visit website for more details: www.vagabondskiclub.com. • • • • •

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v v v v I recall way back when Social Security was put in place, so many old folks dreamed they’d be able to live off of its dollars. Today, that ONEY SENSE aren Ellenbecker dream would be a nightmare. ulie Ellenbecker -Lipsky v v v v A man by the name of Joe Heuer informs us that fun is the root word in dysfunctional. PRON v v v v RINGS Too many football players over Aunt Emma Answer Man the years have suffered concussions to their brains. Perhaps that is my problem. I’m frightened to this day of having too open a mind; just imagine those few brains that some of us have spilling out? v v v v I’ll bet you missed Sweetest Day on Oct. 18. It is no wonder that you still are grumbling.

continued. . . . . . v v v v Did you like Daylight Saving Time? Like it or not, say goodbye to it at midnight Nov. 1 v v v v Isn’t it amazing how those NFL Lions have put the bite on so many teams this year? It also is somewhat surprising that the Jaguars continue to be so tamed by their opponents. v v v v We were always told that as kids we could not ride in the back of a pickup truck. The same theory that such is dangerous should also go for the big health care companies that merge to make more money. A third danger should be riding a bicycle without a chain guard and fenders while in your bare feet. Surely, we don’t knock improving patient care and cutting costs, but we doubt the public will ever see the savings.

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v v v v A Nebraska Legionaire will be the head next year of the national American Legion organization. He’s undoubtedly right for the top job. His last name is Helm. v v v v How do you label a product as “Made in the USA” when portions of it come from India, China, Mexico or ??? v v v v We proudly watched recently as our 21st. grandchild, Mary Claire McLoone of Ponte Vedra, FL, was baptized here so aged grandparents and other relatives could be present. The nine-month-old girl may have had a white dress on for the ceremony, but by noon, she had on her Green Bay Packer leggings and cheese hat. Even her Floridian mother has adopted the Packers as her favorite team.

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v v v v We see the signs in peoples’ yards that proclaim “We stand with Scott Walker.” Heck, I’ll even sit with Scott or Mary Burke. All this standing makes my aging legs tired. With all their promises, not one candidate has promised us high places in Heaven or even a bridge over the Horicon Marsh. v v v v Is Waukesha County Board Chairman Paul Decker training his sights on greater political posts or is he really as thoughtful of taxpayers as it sounds? He recently recommended that his roughly $59,000 salary be cut in half. v v v v We like the story about near-sighted people, who when they see the light at the end of the tunnel just want to add more tunnel to the end.

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About November

The weather in November certainly can be full of change. Temperatures go from cool 30’s to 50’s or about that range. It seems that many farm fields now attract only the turkey. The ground there is very soft and most puddles are murky. For sports, most golfers no longer seek a hole-in-one. Aerated greens, leafy fairways, winds prove they’re done. Still, almost daily we do see and feel the shining sun. People still are out and about; that walking lady is a nun. On Nov. 2, we will gain an hour back again of daily time. Many folks really don’t believe it’s worth even a dime. We still will have late afternoon darkness to handle. For those who like it bright, they might buy a candle. By late afternoon for motorists it’s on with car lights.

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By Karen Ellenbecker & Julie Ellenbecker -Lipsky

Emma’s adventures certainly are varied

MOVING THE “If Jamaica can have IN a bobsled RIGHT DIRECTION team,” Henry asks, “Why don’t the By Bruce Nemovitz Eskimos at the North Pole have a swimming team?” I told Henry that this sounded like something he heard of at the club. In fact, I said, “I pray with the environmentalists that the waters above the Artic Circle never become warm enough for AGING swimming, except, ofISSUES course, for fish.” By Tom Frazier This is a terrible beginning for this column. I haven’t even wished you a welcome or reached for my apron. Oh, dear, I am not really losing it (my mind, not my apron), I already am wearing it. As Henry would say, “Time never runsPLANTING out when you TOMORROW’S are determined to DREAMS do something. ”I TODAY guess if I believe this, I know By Brad OlsonI am in good company as Aaron Rodgers proved in the winning game in the last few seconds Oct. 12 at Miami. The key to this column today will be to keep my readers interested.

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First of all, we ladies agreed at coffee this morning that we’d much rather sit with Gov. Scott Walker than stand with him as so many of the political signs say. In fact, we decided that we’d sit with Mary Burke, too, if she came to coffee with us. In fact, we decided that we’d even take her over to the club for a quick one and kind of loosen her up a bit if she came in late afternoon or evening. Who wouldn’t like that better than coffee? Wasn’t it in World War Two when they had posters proclaiming that loose lips could sink ships. Well, what’s this got to do with Scott and Mary? Henry, while he still is working a regular job with nice working conditions and friendly fellows in the factory, has begun doing some planning for retirement; just a couple years ahead as we already have passed age 62. As he wonders out loud, Henry asks himself if there is By Enis Wright any way to achieve a really happy retirement and still be sort of independent (as he definitely is today)? I told him that rather than independence, which seniors really don’t have any place where you’re bound to this and that like rules and regulations, that I know I would be much more interested in being financially

secure throughout our senior years. No gambling or guessing about this or that. Henry claims the chances of that happening are sort of like rolling a bowling ball down the lane at the pins. If your aim is really good, you’ll get a strike, but if it is off center, the roller might be happy with a spare, which Henry equates to being helped along with our pension by Social Security. What would a split be, I asked? All I got back from Henry was a disgusted, “Never mind.” A recent survey that I read informed me that a good percentage of people into their 70’s still are employed. If you like your job, why quit? I equate this to my making chocolate chip cookies. If I like doing this, why would I ever change to baking the oatmeal raisin types? One thing I find, and I already am sort of retired as the family is out of the coop and Henry is gone for at least eight hours every work day, is that I do pray a bit now and then. Our preacher refers to this as self examination and silent expression. I guess that getting into religion brings us to a point of deciding if our lives are really what they should be. Are we following the will of the Lord? Henry says we should do our best to reach out to others. He claims that he reaches out to strangers at the club and to fellow workers when they need a hand. He says he gets his instructions from the good book that says a person has to do onto all others what he’d like to have done for, not necessarily to him. I tell Henry that a lot of the time I suspect he’s just pulling my leg. But he says, if this was true, I’d feel the pain. I really don’t believe that he knew what I meant was that he was just feeding a story to me. I guess I could tell him that he occasionally surely has missed the bus. Henry and I don’t keep secrets from each other. When something

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is bothering either of us, the other always has an open ear and possibly even a few helpful words, wisdom or not. I don’t know if Henry would even like to know what we talked about and somewhat disagreed on at coffee. It seems that Gertie believes cats and dogs have a powerful influence on a lot of people. Annie chimed in that having a nice pet has a greater calming effect than do some high blood pressure pills. The reason I know Henry would not agree with this statement (not necessarily fact) as he is allergic to cats’ dander. Gertie, a bit opinionated, claims that cats and dogs, when snuggled up to on the couch or in bed at night, have a definite mellowing effect. Even people who are afflicted with dementia love to have their furry companions to talk to. Ellie asked Gertie, “Where she got her degree in psychology?” Gertie just glared and retorted that a whole host of studies indicate the benefits. She promised to bring some next week as she finished her coffee, stuffed half a doughnut in her handbag and huffed her way out the door. I said that I do believe each of us has to have some stress in life to make it a worthwhile challenge. The only challenge I can think of right now that does create a bit of stress in me and brings out a few naughtyin-church words from Henry is maneuvering along the detours now in the area of the zoo. Do the animals know how safe they really are in those caged areas? I’ll finish this month by telling you that Henry and I stopped alongside a field in which the farmer was plowing a load of cow manure into the ground. Henry said, “You can tell that guy is not a politician as he’s putting that B.S. to good use. Take care and do vote. Don’t think that you can leave politics to the politicians. Heaven forbid it!

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WSYA The 44th Annual Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts By Margaret Pearson The Art Festival in Oconomowoc every fall is always one of the top events of its kind in the entire state. Exhibitors from all over the country are featured in a multitude of art forms – painting, sculpture, wood carvings, photographs, jewelry, fiber and leather works, ceramics and more. There is terrific entertainment all during both days, and admittance is free. Proceeds from food and beverage sales and exhibitor rents are used to provide art scholarships for area youth. Here’s a sampling of some of those who attended.

Patricia Borkowicz of Pewaukee, and Joy Bagnall of Milwaukee.

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MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION By Bruce Nemovitz

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Besides his colorful garb, there’s something else that Ken wears at all the UW football games; a big, happy smile.

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• Or someone who, because of his actions or attire, has become instantly recognizable? • Or is it the fan who is most knowledgeable of UW football history? It would seem to be impossible to come up with just one person. There are tens of thousands of UW football fans, famous for their tremendous loyalty and enthusiasm. Where else, for example, do fans in the stands stay on after the game has ended, no matter who won, and sing, dance and celebrate with the players, cheerleaders and band on the field in the famed ‘Fifth Quarter’ as they do at Camp Randall? Or fans who follow the team in such wondrous droves to away games and to the bowls? Considering those five bulleted queries above, there are a lot of people who rank high in one or two of these categories. Even yours truly, actually. Since my under-

graduate years at the UW, accord- gay and colorful costume, all red ing to my calculations, I’ve attend- and white, of course. It’s not a ed more than 350 games there, Bucky Badger getup; it’s more like MONEY of a SENSE Kipling tale even every one during the woebe- something out By Karen Ellenbecker gone Coatta and Morton eras. I’d of the old British & Julie Empire, Ellenbeckerwith a guess that puts me up close to the white pith helmet,-Lipsky a red corduroy top in that one category, but I’m a kilt and a scabbarded sword. His distant also-ran in the four others. shoes, a gift from John StollenwMOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION So getting back to the five queries, erk of Allen-Edmonds, are also Bruce Nemovitz is By it realistic to assume that just red and white. one fan could not only be involved in all of them, but also be a leaderEmma in all as well? By Aunt Emma Yes, you can assume that. That person is a fascinating gentleman named Ken Werner, originally from Milwaukee, but who now resides in MukwonaAGING ISSUES go. You may not have ever heard By Tombut Frazier of Werner, if you’ve ever seen him, I guarantee you’d remember him. He’s at every game, home and away, always decked out in a

It’s not only the Wisconsin football games in Madison where Werner appears in his magnificent regalia. Over the past three decades, Ken and wife Jill have traveled to every Badger away game as well, except the game in Tokyo, Japan on Dec. 4, 1993 when Wisconsin beat Michigan State 41-20

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to win the Big Ten Championship. Their total includes all five games played in Hawaii, and 22 bowl games, with the overall total now closing in on 500. For most of the away games, except the most distant where they go by air, Ken and Jill drive to the games in their specially decorated Bucky-mobile van, which naturally is all in red and white, too. So, how did all this come about? Ken didn’t start out in life being so involved in Wisconsin football. His emergence as a super football fan, as an expert in football history, as an avid booster, all evolved slowly over the years. He was born in Milwaukee on October 7, 1946, which makes him now all of 67 years young. As a teenager, when he attended Washington High School, he had already grown to 6’2” in height and more than 220 pounds. “Washington was a sports crazy place then,” he recalled, “conference championships, state championships, it was something. As big and strong as I was, it was a natural that I had to go out for football and basketball. I was lucky enough to make both teams.” Later, he enrolled at the Uni-

versity of Wisconsin in Madison, majoring in political science. “Going to Wisconsin really changed my life,” he said. “The campus, surrounded by all those lakes, was the most beautiful place I’d ever seen. Even though the school wasn’t all that successful in sports at that time, I never missed a game, especially football. I absolutely loved walking into Camp Randall, hearing the band play “On Wisconsin,” the crowd roaring and clapping. I became almost transfixed.” Even then, as an undergraduate without much in the way of spending money, Ken became addicted to anything and everything connected to Wisconsin football. “At first it was sports cards and photos,” he said, “then newspapers, magazines and books. I read everything I could lay my hands on that was about Wisconsin and its athletic programs. It’s a wonder my regular studies didn’t suffer.” He managed, though, and graduated in 1968. Returning to Milwaukee, Ken accepted a management trainee position at the Boston Store. Marriage and children followed, but his love of Wisconsin football continued and even increased. “It’s some-

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times difficult, when you’re newly married and just starting out, to get over to Madison for all the games,” he said. “But I made a special effort. Camp Randall, on a football Saturday, to me is the greatest place in the world. I am at my happiest there, with the crowd all around me, the band playing out on the field, the players emerging to a roar, and then the game itself. It’s magical.” Then he looked at me and laughed. “And it’s even better when Wisconsin wins.” During the four years Ken attended the UW, the Badgers weren’t exactly championship quality. From ’64 through ’66, under head coach Milt Bruhn, the Badgers record was 3-6, 2-7-1 and 3-61. Then in ’67, under former star UW quarterback Johnny Coatta, Wisconsin had its worst won-loss record in history, finishing 0-9-1. “You couldn’t imagine things getting any worse than that,” Ken said, “but they surely did. The Badgers lost all ten games in ’68. Coatta was given his walking papers, and Wisconsin hired John Jardine to right the ship. He did somewhat, but had only one winning season in eight, before giving way to Dave McLain,” Ken said. That resulted in even better results, five winning seasons in eight years and the first bowl win ever, but then McLain died in 1986, and the Badgers were in the market for a football coach again. In probably the biggest blunder in Wisconsin football history, Don Morton was hired as the Badgers’ new mentor. During the next three years, it was another Coatta debacle all over again, as Wisconsin won only three games with Morton’s dreaded “veer offense,” as opposed to 21 losses. “Losing game after game and often by such lopsided scores was bad enough,” he said (Michigan walloped Wisconsin three times in three years by a lopsided 135-14 count). “But what was even worse was the apathy that was developing among the fans. Average attendance in 1989 was only 41,734

a game, the lowest in 44 years. At the last game of the season, I don’t think there were more than 10,000 in the stands. A primary reason was that top state high school players were going everywhere else except the UW. One year when Michigan State had a top team all four of its backs were from Wisconsin high schools. Something had to be done to put Wisconsin football back on the map again; to make the state’s best players want to come here to enroll. It sounds incredible, but I decided then that something had to be done, so why not that ‘something’ start with what I could do?” Timeout for a moment. At that point, early 1990, Ken had been divorced from his first wife for some time. He had been going steady with Jill for about ten years. “We’d talked many times about tying the knot,” Ken said, “but strangely never got around to actually doing it. I suppose it was really my fault, as I had never asked. Then, would you believe, the issue of Wisconsin’s declining football fortunes, and the issue of getting married, sort of tangled up in my mind.” The key to building a good football program, Ken reasoned, was to attract and bring in those top athletes from area schools, an area where Wisconsin had been lax or worse. More had to be done to make the University and Camp Randall more visible. After a while, he decided on his actions. “Now don’t laugh,” Ken said, “but it began with me asking Jill to get married. She replied that it sure had taken me a long time to ask, but that she might as well say OK since if she didn’t, it would probably take me another decade or so to ask again. Then I told her that I wanted the marriage to take place out on the field at Camp Randall, during halftime at a football game, in front of forty thousand or more people. She threw up her hands and said, ‘Only you would come up with PEARSON continued on page 4B

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fit. A short time later, I received a phone call from him. Lo and behold, the impossible had become possible. He said he liked the idea, saw its potential, and would discuss it with Michael Leckrone, the UW Band Director and the man in charge of the halftime programs at the stadium. A couple of days later, Pat called on the phone and said that Leckrone also liked the plan, and for me to come in and we’d all start working on it.” There were so many things to arrange, he recalled. “Just getting a proper official to handle the marriage itself was quite a job. Anyhow, that was early in 1991. We set the date for the wedding to take place on Sept. 14 in Camp Randall.” The game was between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Western Illinois Leathernecks. There were 43,861 who saw the wedding, and millions more across the country who heard about it through media coverage. And so, just how successful was Ken’s Camp Randall brainchild? As for the marriage itself, it couldn’t have worked out better. Aside from everything else, she has accompanied Ken on almost every one of his football jaunts, something most other wives wouldn’t dream of doing. Last month, Ken and Jill celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary at the Western Illinois game at Camp Randall. Coincidentally, the two teams out on the field that day were the same two, Wisconsin and Western Illinois that were there on September 14, 1991. But on the other goal; did the Wisconsin football fortunes benefit? Well, that’s one of those immeasurable questions. But look at it this way. Over the five seasons prior to 1991, the Badgers managed to win only 10 games, an average of only two a season. It had been 28 long years since they had won a Big Ten football crown. Moving forward only two years to 1993, Wisconsin football miraculously climbed to a 10-1-1 record, a Big Ten Championship, and its first Rose Bowl

win ever. One might assume other reasons for that rapid turnaround. Reasons named Richter and Alvarez and Dayne, for example. Who really knows? So now let us go over those five qualifying questions listed at the beginning of this article, pertaining to why I believe Ken Werner is Wisconsin football’s Number One Fan. On attendance at the games? As noted, Ken has now seen Wisconsin play, in person, not just on TV, going on 500 times. He says that since he is now only 67 in age, and that since Wisconsin now plays at least 14 games a season (12 regular, Big Ten playoffs and bowls), that by the time he is 90, he will have attended close to 800 games. “A man from California, Giles Pellerim, who died recently at 91, supposedly attended 797 USC games over the years. That’s thought to be the all-time record for the whole country. I’m 67 now, and if I can continue to go to all the Badger games, 14 or more a year now with the Big Ten Tournament added on, I can pass him up in 26 years or so. Then I’ll be Number One, everywhere, unless someone else comes along. How about that,” he said with a big smile. On affording help to the program? There are those such as Ab Nicholas or Herb Kohl who have contributed huge financial assistance. And there are those who contribute in other ways. That 1991 wedding at halftime in Camp Randall gained more publicity for Wisconsin football than anything else had over many decades. Ken also puts out an E-Mail newsletter every week during the football season, promoting the upcoming game. I noted the fantastic upswing in Wisconsin’s won-loss record earlier. The attendance also dramatically improved after that low mark in 1989, Camp Randall is now packed for every game, even the games with patsies.

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Ken Werner at his home in one of his many rooms devoted to UW football memorabilia. On collecting memorabilia? When I visited Ken at his home in Mukwonago, and he gave me a tour, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Football games, football cards, pennants, signs, uniforms, equipment, footballs dating back more than a hundred years when they were almost round in shape, books, fiction and nonfiction, magazines, yearbooks and media guides, bobble heads, liquor decanters, photographs also dating back into the 1800s; the array boggles the mind. I am sure that there isn’t a football museum, or hall of fame, or historical facility of any kind in Wisconsin that has anywhere near what Ken has put together. On actions and attire? Check some of the pictures with this article. On knowledge of Wisconsin football history? I’m somewhat knowledgeable in this area, and so I asked Ken a number of questions

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It is time to receive the influenza vaccination -- and that means you! By: Dr. David Lipschitz Compared to the, 36,000 deaths from Influenza that occurred in 2013, the nationwide panic about Ebola is drastically overrated. We should be much more concerned by the fact that less than 50 percent of adults receive the influenza vaccine. This is a national scandal! Some say every time they receive a flu shot they develop the flu. While a mild fever may occur, true flu will never occur, as the injected influenza strains are dead. Understand that flu presents itself with very high fever, severe fatigue, generalized muscle pain, sore throat that almost always leads to days off work and an illness you never hope to have again. These days it could not be easier as the vaccine is now routinely given at your neighborhood pharmacy. Who knows whether this flu season will be mild or more severe? There is always the possibility that a rapid outbreak of an unusual strain of the influenza virus can lead to millions of cases of infection, a great deal of suffering and many deaths. A vaccination is required annually, as each year the influenza viruses included in the vaccination changes. Every February a committee of the World Health Organization determines which of the numerous strains of the virus are likely to cause the most infections. As the flu is predominantly an illness that occurs during the winter, epidemiologists track which viruses are causing the most havoc in the southern hemisphere. As winter approaches, the viruses march northward and can always lead to serious illness, particularly in those who have not been vaccinated. Currently, each vaccine provides protection against three strains of virus (trivalent vaccine) but in the near future a new vaccine that protects against four different strains should become available.

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