Back to School 2018 by Volume One Magazine

WHAT MAKES AN EDUCATOR EXCEPTIONAL? T E AC H E R S W H O S TA N D O U T A R E T H E O N E S W H O H U M A N I Z E T H E I R S T U D E N T S BY LI N D S EY B RAN D R U P

ther than Teacher Appreciation Week, there isn’t a time when parents – and maybe even the community at large – appreciate teachers more than the week kids return to school. Facebook is filled with pictures of first days, teacher-themed inspirational quotes, and reminders of the ways teachers can change our lives. It’s one of those times we attempt to remember those that we take for granted, even if only artificially on social media. Sometimes it is the thought that counts. So think for a bit about the teacher in your life who made the biggest difference. Recall the moment that makes that person – above the hundreds, maybe thousands, of other people you saw on a daily basis during the school year –

What made these teachers exceptional is their ability to humanize, to see the diverse collection of students that arrive in their classes every fall as individuals and companions, however temporary, on the journey and in the struggle. stand out. I’m not going to speculate on what makes that person unique. I don’t have to; I know from my own teachers. Mrs. Kottwitz was my Spanish teacher for two consecutive years. She organized and chaperoned my class trip to Spain. She taught me to understand how language shapes reality. She taught me to love art. She was, by most standards, a rigorous teacher. Many of her students tested into upper-level Spanish

courses in college. But when I think of her, I don’t have a test or project or any of those things in mind. I think of her teaching me about La Guernica and how I cried as I stood in front of it in Madrid. I think about her telling my volleyball coach, another chaperone on the trip, to let me be when we walked the streets of Sevilla and he started to question me about what I was doing to prepare in the off-season. And I think, most poignantly and most frequently, about the hug she gave me when I returned from a school hiatus, having spent some time away trying to learn how to cope with depression. We were by the library. I had missed four days of class and needed to find her to ask for help on getting caught up. Unlike my “well-respected” economics teacher, she didn’t insinuate that it must be nice to start the semester with a vacation; instead, she stopped, looked me in the eye, and gave me a hug. She said she didn’t know what I was going through, but that even though I felt broken at that time, I could heal. And I remember this 20 years later. I remember it so vividly that it brings tears to my eyes. And I am thankful that I had the chance to tell her, before she died too early of cancer, how much that moment meant to me. Mr. Poss was not revered in the same way. He, too, died, though allegedly, and more than once. Legend has it that once he was brought back to life after having fallen through the ice while fishing and being dead for two full minutes. The legend left out – or was later footnoted to include – that the depth of the water was six inches. This was not his only brush with death. As a teacher, he was idiosyncratic; I can easily envision how he threw his chalkboard eraser at the loudspeaker when it would interrupt our class with an announcement. As students, we saw that he fought for a creative writing class in which we could bring in our own chairs. I brought in all the fittings of my bed – a comforter, a pillow, and blankets – and that is where I got to sit and write every day. It was the first class where I felt I was valued

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and allowed to explore my own thoughts. I did well in every class in high school, and college, because I had parents with high expectations, I was decent at reading, I knew how to listen and follow directions, and I had mastered the codes of communication and interaction that public schools require. But in Mr. Poss’s class, I felt that I had something meaningful to contribute to the world. I wrote a paper called “Surviving an Eating Disorder” that I’m sure wasn’t actually very good, but Mr. Poss encouraged me to write it and then shared it with my parents at conferences and it changed my relationship with them. Without the space created by Mr. Poss, without his attentive ear and his caring about me as a human being, it’s difficult to say if that breakthrough would have ever occurred. Perhaps his colleagues’ opinions would differ, but therein lies the point. These are the two teachers that I carry with me. I appreciate many others along the way, certainly, but what made these teachers exceptional – what makes a teacher exceptional – is their ability to humanize, to see the diverse collection of students that arrive in their classes every fall as individuals and companions, however temporary, on the journey and in the struggle. The fact of the matter is that there is no one way to positively affect all kids. This isn’t to say that studies shouldn’t factor in to teaching, but it is to say that we can’t eliminate the role that human connection plays just because it doesn’t translate nicely into data. When it comes to communicating with other humans, even if those humans are young and their brains are still developing, there is just listening. There is just empathizing. There is just trying. That’s what should constitute an exceptional educator. Because it is exceptional to listen, empathize, and try to improve the lives of children who are not your own and to do so every single day. This back-to-school season, perhaps you can best show your gratitude for teachers by sharing a moment of humanization one of yours was able to cultivate. And if you really want to be a stellar student, you could share it publicly. Gold stars for those who do. Lindsey Brandrup is in her 12th year teaching high school English. She has taught Spanish and English in both public and charter school settings in Eau Claire and Milwaukee.

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SUPER STUDY SPOTS FIND THE SERENIT Y YOU NEE D TO BL AST THROUGH YOUR SCHOOLWORK WITH THESE ACADEMIC ALCOVES • BY HAILEY NOVAK

ramming. Hitting the books. Putting your nose to the grindstone. Whatever you call studying, it’s something every college student is familiar with. Whether you treat it like a part-time job or try learning everything an hour before the big test, you don’t get through college without studying. Everyone needs a study spot, so here are a few good places to cram for that exam.

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McIntyre Library basement: Everyone knows the campus library with its multiple floors offering numerous places to study, but most don’t know about the basement, which is also the children’s section. Check it out the next time! It might be your new favorite place to hit the books. Hibbard Penthouse: if you’re lucky (or sneaky enough) to snag a spot in this couch-filled academic haven, then be sure to take advantage of what may be the only hidden gem of this old UWEC campus building. Davies Center: It’s a big, fancy building with plenty of spaces where you and a few friends can get to work, including The Cabin. Plus, if you need some nourishment, there are several food court options and coffee carts.

The space between Davies and Schofield Hall: Plenty of carefully placed stone slabs, a scenic stream, and lots of open grass? This place is practically begging you to study there, so take advantage of it! Centennial Hall: UWEC’s newest campus addition has a plethora of study spots. With all of the windows you’re almost guaranteed a seat in the sun, so go ahead and bask. Racy’s/The Goat: Two wonderfully chill coffee spots within walking distance of campus. Owen Park: Within sight of Haas Fine Arts Center is this nice little park, with plenty of open space and huge trees to relax under while you get your study on right next to the mighty Chippewa River. ECDC: Attached to The Lismore hotel downtown, this coffee shop has a modern eclectic vibe and lots of open spave to check out next time you need a new place to cram.

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mons. This is a great spot if you’ve got material to discuss with others. You can also study in the sun if you get a spot by a window. Starbucks: It’s across the street, so why not? They’ll feed your caffeine addiction and there are spots to sit down and study, as long as you don’t mind listening to Jason Mraz.

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The library: If you’re in need of a quiet spot to study, the library is definitely the best option at CVTC. The commons: If you need the opposite of quiet, then hit up the com-

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University Library: Can’t go wrong, just find a spot to hunker down and get crackin’. The Raw Deal: Ample space, chill,

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and they have the option to buy a “bottomless” cup of coffee. What more could you ask for? A beer? Yeah, they have that too. Acoustic Café: It’s right by campus, so meet up with some friends, grab a coffee, and get some studying done. Under the stairs in the Memorial Student Center: Tired of boring old chairs and tables? At the MSC you’ll find cozy, cushioned nooks made with recycled wood from an old bowling alley. Riverside Park: Not too far from campus, it’s a nice place to study outdoors if that’s what you’re looking for.

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UNDERGROUND EXPLORATION UWEC STUDENTS U N C OVE R H I S TO RY O N SUMMER RESEARCH TRIP

UWEC students Madeline Fuerstenberg and Joe Beck use ground-penetrating radar to search for buried structures at Rokiškis Manor, a Lithuanian museum and historical site.

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or a team of UW-Eau Claire students this summer, ground-breaking research meant literal ground-breaking – or at least ground-penetrating – in a quest to uncover mysteries thousands of miles from home. Under the leadership of Dr. Harry Jol, a professor of geography, four Blugolds spent their summer vacation on a once-in-a-lifetime historical and geographical quest in Lithuania. “It’s a totally transformative educational experience,” explained Jol, who for the last four summers has led research trips to Lithuania, a small former Soviet bloc nation on the Baltic coast. The project brought together the UWEC team with professors and students from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and the University of Hartford in Connecticut, as well as with Lithuanian experts and officials from the the Israel Antiquities Authority. The UWEC students make use of ground-penetrating radar (GPR), a technology that allows users to peer beneath the surface and identify spots to excavate. Much of the exploration has focused on Lithuania’s Jewish history. In past years, Jol’s teams helped find the site of the Great Synagogue in the capital city, Vilnius, as well as locate an escape tunnel that Holocaust survivors used to flee from a mass execution site after Nazi Germany invaded Lithuania during World War II. The latter discovery was featured in a 2017 episode of the PBS series Nova. Important discoveries were made this year as well. The team continued to explore the site of the Great Synagogue, which was burned by the Nazis during the war, then demolished by the Soviets after it. Research-

ers located the synagogue’s outer wall as well as its bimah – the raised platform from which the Torah was read. Elsewhere, the team’s GPR helped locate the burial site of Matilda Olkin, a young Jewish poet and diarist who is known as “the Anne Frank of Lithuania.” As during previous summers, the research received worldwide media attention, with scores of articles published by media outlets in Lithuania, Israel, the U.S., and beyond. This November, a portion of the project will be featured in Smithsonian magazine. Sam Schneider, a UWEC senior majoring in geospacial analysis and technology, said he enjoyed the interdisciplinary nature of the research project. For instance, he explained, it helped him understand the close relationship between geography and archaeology. He also appreciated learning to use new technologies as well as working alongside other American students and researchers from other countries. “One of the best things was meeting people from all over the world who were interested in this,” said Schneider, a native of Houston, Minnesota, who will graduate next year. One of the unique aspects of the program is that it is open to more than just geography students. Madeline Fuerstenberg, an incoming UWEC sophomore from Deerfield, is a journalism major who said she has always wanted to write for National Geographic. She said the experience in Lithuania taught her to be willing to step outside of her comfort zone. “It was definitely a challenge to acclimate myself to the technical terminologies and tools of our research, as I have not taken many hard science courses,” she said. “But it was the

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perfect learning experience, because I had no choice but to learn and adapt.” The close encounter with Lithuania’s dark history also left an impact. “I suppose the main thing I’ve taken away from this experience is that there will always be more for us to learn and discover about the Holocaust,” Fuerstenberg said. “No matter how hard we might try, I don’t think we’ll ever be able to fully comprehend the complexities and horrors behind that event.” Jol said the research – which often is informed by the testimony of eyewitnesses and survivors of the Nazi era – can help bring closure to long-past events. The UWEC team spent about 10 days working on Holocaust sites, five days exploring Neolithic sites and 13th century hill forts, and the remainder of their times along the Baltic Sea, studying coastal dunes. The project encompasses more than the on-site research. Before they disembark, the students help Jol write proposals and do background research. After they return to the United States, they collate and interpret the data. In the past, students have made presentations about their research at professional conferences; For example, earlier this year, two students who took park in the project in 2017 gave a presentation at an international GPR conference in Switzerland. In addition to giving them new perspectives on history and culture, high-impact research experiences like this one can help Blugolds once they enter the job market. “When their résumé goes across the table, these are the experiences that are highlighted,” Jol said.

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THAT CAMPUS LIFE

T H E R E ’ S T O N S O F C O O L S T U F F YO U C A N D O A T O U R L O C A L C O L L E G E S – E V E N I F YO U ’ R E N O T A S T U D E N T BY MAX MAR TI N S O N U W- E AU C L A I R E

W-Eau Claire offers an incredible range of opportunities to experience great music nearly every weekend. The occasional big name will roll through campus and play a show at Zorn Arena, but the real heart of the music scene on campus shines through in various smaller venues: the Cabin, located in the Davies Center, hosts shows every weekend, providing an intimate, dimly lit atmosphere where one can see the likes of Caroline Smith, endless talented up-and-comers, and Eau Claire favorites such as Them Coulee Boys and D. Janakey. The campus also hosts events during the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, which showcases many of the skilled musicians who are earning their degrees here. Additionally, thanks to the talented artists on campus, community members have the opportunity to experience more than 100 concerts and recitals each year. Operas, a one-act play festival, and orchestral and choral performances all provide a great way to support and enjoy the art coming from campus.

There are frequent film showings on campus as well, including contemporary and classic movies, documentaries, and cult favorites every weekend while school is in session. Films are accessible every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Woodland Theater in Davies Center. On top of the consistent screenings on campus, the upcoming Eau Claire World Film Festival (Sept. 28-Oct. 1) will hold many showings in the Davies Center. Another great opportunity for the community to utilize the UWEC comes through the printing services on campus. UWEC Printing Services offers quality printing of flyers, posters, artwork, and more – all at reasonable prices. The Forum series hosted on campus features leading thinkers giving talks on relevant issues. In its 75th year, The Forum is one of the longest running programs of its kind within the United States, and has hosted many of the world’s great thinkers. This year’s lineup includes Naomi Tutu and Bay Buchanan. The program is funded by the students of UWEC, and it receives promotional support from Wisconsin Public Radio and WHYS Radio.

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W- Stout offers a variety of opportunities to get involved and connect with the community as well. One such thing is the chance to volunteer through the university. UW-Stout provides information and access to volunteer opportunities in Menomonie and Dunn County through StoutReach, the university’s volunteer outreach organization, and has partnered with more than 25 organizations and nonprofits, ensuring a great range of volunteer experiences for anyone interested. The Furlong Gallery hosts everchanging student artwork to be viewed by the community. Named in honor

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of a former assistant chancellor, John Furlong, the gallery has a history of displaying great artwork. The UW-Stout Sports Complex provides an excellent space for everyone to practice their game. The complex provides “students, staff, community members, businesses, and civic groups stateof-the-art recreation, both indoors and out,” its website reads. The facilities are meant to accommodate to all skill levels. Sports are also a great source of entertainment at UW-Stout. The extremely competitive Blue Devils games can be experienced year round. Additionally, for those looking to beef up on their Blue Devil stats, the UW-Stout website provides a wealth of information for the local fanatic.

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f you’re coming back to the UW-Eau Claire campus – whether as a returning student, staff member, or visitor – the biggest change you’ll notice at the start of the fall semester is the completion of the long-awaited reconstruction of Garfield Avenue. The $12.4 million project, which began early in 2017, has included replacing outdated underground utilities; removing the Putnam Hall parking lot to make way for an outdoor classroom; reconfiguring the south end of the footbridge; and convert-

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ing this part of Garfield Avenue into a pedestrian and bicycle thoroughfare. The majority of the work will be completed by Aug. 31, although landscaping will continue into the fall, as will the donor-funded construction of a new gateway and water feature. During August, work is expected on grading, landscaping, and installing irrigation on the site; putting the final layer of asphalt at the end of Roosevelt Avenue; completing concrete work and installing brick pavers between Hibbard Hall and the Zorn/Brewer/Kjer complex;

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laying sod beginning in Putnam Park and continuing east through the project area; installing handrails along the sidewalk next to the river; and installing a gate arm at the base of the hill. Meanwhile, several residence hall construction projects are ongoing on UWEC’s upper campus. In early August, the state Building Commission unanimously approved a $3 million increase in the budget for the renovation of David Karlgaard Hall, the north tower of the Karlgaard Towers residence hall. (Formerly known simply as Towers, the residents hall was renamed last year in honor of David and Marilyn Karlgaard, an alumni couple who have funded more than 130 scholarships for Blugolds studying computer science, mathematics, and physics.) The renovation of the north tower began this summer and is expected to be completed by the student move-in in fall 2019. The David Karlgaard Hall renovation is the second phase of a $38.9 million project that also included the renovation of Marilyn Karlgaard Hall, the south tower of Karlgaard Towers. The south tower renovation is nearly complete, with some work remaining in the building’s common areas. Starting Sept. 1, students will begin moving into Marilyn Karlgaard Hall for the fall semester. Nearby, just north of Karlgaard Towers, work continues on a new, unnamed residence hall which is is

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scheduled to house 432 students when it opens in August 2019. The $35 million, six-story residence hall will include living areas that will house four students each, some with single bedrooms and some with double bedrooms; floor lounges with kitchens; and music, game, social and study rooms. It is being built to address the long-term on-campus housing shortage. –UWEC Integrated Marketing and Communications

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f you drive past UW-Stout on Broadway Street, it may look like much of the university is under construction. Just three of the university’s 45 buildings are being renovated, however, but they happen to line one of the most visible and well-traveled parts of campus and the city. The projects, totaling more than $38 million, are: • Bowman Hall, the university’s oldest building including the iconic Clock Tower, exterior maintenance and repair, $8.95 million. • North Hall, one of the main residence halls with 371 beds, renovation and additions, $21.74 million; funded with student fees. • Merle M. Price Commons, the main student dining hall, first floor renovation, $7.57 million; funded with student fees. The projects began in late spring

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and are expected to wrap up in summer or fall 2019, with no winter work at Bowman. They were approved in June 2017 by the State Building Commission and previously approved by the UW System Board of Regents. “These projects provide modern facilities for students while preserving part of our history and spending taxpayer and student dollars wisely,” Chancellor Bob Meyer said. “It is always better to renovate the facilities we have rather than build something new.” Work on Bowman Hall, built in 1897

by school founder James Huff Stout, includes repairing approximately 24,000 worn and damaged bricks and stone accents; repointing, or replacing mortar between bricks across the exterior of the nearly five-story building; and installing new, historically accurate windows and doors. The 135-foot Clock Tower, in addition to brick work, will undergo steel structural support repairs and get a new copper roof and upper level doors. The lone interior project will be exposing part of an original ceiling in the one-story south annex, which houses

Registration and Records offices. Renovation at North Hall, built in 1967, will encompass about 76,000 square feet and add about 14,000 square feet. Three small additions will house relocated mechanical operations, a second elevator, and expanded bathrooms. Renovation at Merle M. Price Commons, also built in 1967, will encompass about 19,000 square feet on the first floor for various offices and student common areas. –UW-Stout University Communications

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BACK TO SCHOOL LISTINGS This truncated list provides information for businesses near to UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout. If your business isn’t listed, email James at james@ volumeone.org to have it added for future publications.

BOOKSTO RES BAM! Books-A-Million 4030 Commonwealth Ave., Eau

Claire • (715) 831-4431 • booksamillion.com Books-AMillion is the second largest bricks and mortar book retailer in the nation and also has an expansive web store. The Company operates over 200 stores the continental US.

Bookends on Main 214 E. Main St., Menomonie • (715)

233-6252 • info@bookendsonmain.com • bookendsonmain.com Owned by Susan Schoenbauer Thurin, a retired English professor at UW-Stout. Owning the bookstore culminates her lifelong love of books and writing, starting with the childhood pleasure of curling up with a good book.

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cation Center, Room 6 (lower level) 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 833-6240 • cvtc@bkstr.com • bkstr.com Visit the CVTC bookstore for books, apparel, supplies, and technology. The bookstore features a textbook rental program and a book buyback program.

Dotters Books 1602 Hogeboom Avenue, Eau Claire •

facebook.com/dottersbooks Local, women-owned, independent bookstore coming soon to Downtown Eau Claire.

(715) 833-9945 • building420.org

Claire • (715) 834-0000 • racydlenes.com

Acoustic Café, Eau Claire 505 S. Barstow St., Eau

Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 231-

Acoustic Café, Menomonie 102 Main St., Menomonie

Soul Brewed Coffee Roasters 309 East Grand Avenue,

Blind Munchies 621 Wilson Ave., Menomonie • (715)

Starbucks Clairemont Ave 953 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau

Claire • (715) 832-9090 • theacoustic.com/eauclaire

3255 • rawdeal-wi.com

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235-9300 • theblindmunchies@gmail.com • theblindmunchies.com

Claire • (715) 836-7320 // 3649 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 838-0196 • starbucks.com

Caffe Tempo 315 E Madison St., Eau Claire • (715)

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Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros. Bagels 101 Oak Ave.,

50-50 Factory Outlet 3315 State Road 93, Eau Claire •

833-7449 // 508 Water Street, Eau Claire • facebook. com/caffetempo

(715) 833-0019 • 5050factoryoutlet.com This store is a great place to shop for a wedding, bachelorette party or a bridal shower. 50-50 Factory Outlet also offers a wide selection of party supplies, greeting cards and novelty gifts.

Suite 4, Menomonie • 715 231-2550 • cariboucoffee.com

Caribou Coffee 4732 Golf Rd., Eau Claire // 2114 South

Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 839-7494 // 2321 Highway 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 235-3627 // 2615 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire // 1408 Ninth St. E, Menomonie • cariboucoffee.com

Dollar General 2109 Cameron St., Eau Claire • (715)

The Coffee Grounds 4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 834-1733 • thecoffeegrounds.com

852-0422 • dollargeneral.com Dollar General offers customers anything they’d find in a general store – but at a lower price. Get snacks, school supplies, and even new clothes for next year.

Dunkin Donuts 2836 N Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire •

Dollar Tree 2836 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715)

ECDC - Eau Claire Downtown Coffee 333 Gibson Street, Eau Claire • ecdc.coffee

The French Press 2823 London Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 598-7017 • thefrenchpresseauclaire.com

The Goat Coffee House - Eau Claire 336 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 831-4491 • thegoatcoffeehouse.com

Golden Leaf Café 1706 Stout Rd, Menomonie • (715)

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The Nucleus Café 405 Water St., Eau Claire • (715)

ALDI • aldi.us

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Panera Bread 4601 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire •

420 Internet Cafe 420 Washington St., Eau Claire •

monwealth Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 831-4431 •

(715) 231-2580 • Marion’s Legacy on Facebook 834-7777 • thenucleuscafe.com

Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge 404 Riverside Ave., Eau

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Just Local Food 1117 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • (715) 552-3366 • justlocalfood.com

La Misma Luna - Mexican Grocery Store 2824 London Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-2100 •

Long Cheng Market 1619 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • (715) 832-0276 •

Loriental Store 1607 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • (715) 830-9830 •

Marketplace Foods 207 Pine Ave. E., Menomonie • (715) 235-4201 • marketplacefoodsonline.com

Menomonie Market Food Co-op 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6533 • mmfc.coop

Sam’s Club 4001 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 836Target 3649 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 8380196

Walmart Supercenter 3915 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 834-0733 • walmart.com

Woodman’s Markets 2855 Woodman Ave, Altoona •

L AU N DROM ATS Laundry Express 4508 London Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 833-1025 • eclaundryexpress.com

London Road Laundromat 2820 London Road, Eau Claire • londonlaundromat.com

Norge Village Cleaners 821 Main St. E., Menomonie • (715) 235-5900 •

Outback Wash Shack 1021 S. Broadway St.,

Ameriental Food Store 416 Putnam St., Eau Claire •

Putnam Heights Quality Dry Cleaners 515 E. Claire-

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Amerasian Food Plus 2116 Cameron St., Eau Claire • (715) 833-2220 •

(715) 834-9752 • panerabread.com

Indianhead Foodservice Distributor (IDF) Warehouse Store 313 Hastings Pl., Eau Claire • (800) 873-0131 •

(608) 754-8382 • woodmans-food.com/altoona/

Marion’s Legacy 632 S. Broadway St., Menomonie •

(715) 831-1100 • facebook.com

Claire, 54701 • 715-895-617 • gordyscountymarket.net

Family Dollar Store 2745 Birch St., Eau Claire • (715)

Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire • (715) 836-2171 • bookstore@uwec.edu • uwec.bkstore.com Operated by Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, students can rent texbooks, buy merchandise and books, and more.

UWEC Bookstore Davies Center, Room BN223-105

231-5323 • goldenleafcafe.com

Grand Avenue Café 119 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire •

Gordy’s County Market 1031 W. Clairemont Ave. Eau

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Joe Muggs (inside BAM! Books-A-Million) 4030 Com-

10th Ave., Menomonie • (715) 232-1235 • bkstr.com/uwstoutstore/home UW-Stout’s bookstore is a great place to get all your textbooks for school. The bookstore also offers clothing, gifts, and UW-Stout merchandise.

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839-7813 // 2615 London Rd., Ste C, Eau Claire • (715) 552-7869 // 3755 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 8367814 // 2421 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 235-3519 • dollartree.com The Dollar Tree offers just a little bit of everything. From party supplies, to electronics, to food and candy, you can think of the Dollar Tree as an inexpensive one-stop shopping location. 552-3581 // 2621 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 830-1312 // 3045 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 552-1913 • familydollar.com Family Dollar has housewares, electronics, food, clothing, and plenty of other things that will get you started on your back to school shopping.

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Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 838-

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Queens Dry Cleaners & Laundromat - East 1616 Hast-

area. Use the coupons you get from donating to get an even better deal.

Queens Dry Cleaners & Laundromats - West 2611

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ings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 832-9291 • queensdrycleanersecwi.com Moholt Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 835-4234 • queensdrycleanersecwi.com

Quick Clean Center 901 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 832-4779 •

Spin City Laundromat North 2703 Birch St., Eau Claire Ultimate Gear Wash 5707 Wisconsin 93 Trunk, Eau Claire • (715) 834-1911 • ultimategearwash.com

TH R IFT ST O RES & R E-SA LE B O UT I Q UES Bethesda Resale Shop 3178 London Rd., Eau Claire

• (715) 834-7875 • bethesdalutherancommunities. org Great reads, quality furniture pieces, barely-worn clothing and decorative items.

Cherrypickers Oakwood Mall, Eau Claire WI • (715)

514-3566 // 1501 N Broadway St, Menomonie WI • 715-309-2806 • info@imacherrypicker.com • imacherrypicker.com

Encore Consignment Clothing Store 2541 E. Claire-

mont Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2333 • encoreclothingwi.com The area’s leading consignment shop serving a 100 mile radius of Eau Claire for over 25 years. Specializing in women’s consignment clothing, jewelry, bags, accessories and much more.

Goodwill - Eau Claire 3605 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire •

(715) 835-0532 • goodwill.org Goodwill has a large selection of all-ages clothing, used furniture, and basically anything else you could want. You can also drop off your old stuff here and purchases go towards creating jobs.

Goodwill - Menomonie 2500 Hils Ct., Menomonie •

(715) 235-8488 • goodwill.org Goodwill has a large selection of all-ages clothing, used furniture, and basically anything else you could want. You can also drop off your old stuff here and purchases go towards creating jobs. Check out their seasonal selection of donated costumes and props. You’ll also find brand new decorations and costumes.

Hope Gospel Mission Bargain Center 2511 W. Moholt

Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 839-9498 • hopegospelmission. org This Eau Claire based business sells clothing, house wares, and above all, loads and loads of furniture. Items are added daily to the store’s shelves and racks, which makes each shopping trip. Hope Gospel’s profits support local programs in the area.

Plato’s Closet 3561 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 836-7800 • platoscloseteauclaire.com

The Salvation Army - Bread of Life Center 2211 South

Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 834-1224 • www.usc. salvationarmy.org/eauclaire A nonprofit, international organization that helps whenever and wherever possible. Donated funds, thrift store items and volunteers help make this one of the most recognizable charities around the world.

Savers 2833 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 835-8500 •

savers.com This store has just about anything used, but their clothing section trumps all other resale shops in the

American Red Cross: Chippewa Valley Blood Donation Center 3485 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 835-5873, 1-800-RED CROSS • redcrossblood.org

Biolife Plasma Services 4710 Commonwealth Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 836-9496 • biolifeplasma.com

HE ALT H S E RVI CE S Chippewa Valley Free Clinic 836 Richard Dr.,

Eau Claire • (715) 839-8477 • cvfreeclinic.org This volunteer-based clinic is open for first-time and walk-in patients, but patients are encouraged to come before 3pm to reserve a spot in line and plan on waiting several hours for care, as services provided are first come, first served. Resources are limited and those who are turned away should pick up a reservation card for the next week.

CVTC Dental Clinic 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 833-6271 or 1-800-547-2882 x 6271 • CVTC has partnered with the Marquette University School of Dentistry to provide dental services to the Chippewa Valley. The Dental Clinic is a working, learning clinic and its purpose is to educate while providing care to community members who lack a conventional dental option due to their financial situation.

The Free Clinic of the Greater Menomonie Area 2321

Stout Rd., Menomonie • (715) 308-3808 • Witt.Elizabeth@mayo.edu • menomoniefreeclinic.org Providing access to primary health care and preventive health education for the people of Western Wisconsin who have no health care alternative.

Planned Parenthood 967 W. Clairemont Avenue,

Eau Claire • (715) 833-2279 • plannedparenthood. org Planned Parenthood delivers reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.

ReforMedicine 3004 Golf Rd., Suite 103, Eau Claire •

(715) 514-2827 • reformedicine.com ReforMedicine is a direct pay family medicine clinic. Serving patients with high quality care at very affordable prices – typically at least 50% less expensive than insurance-based practices.

UW-Stout Student Health Services 103 W. 1st Ave.,

Menomonie • (715) 232-1314715-232-1314 • www.uwstout.edu/healthandsafety/studenthealth All students currently registered for classes at UW-Stout are eligible for health services. Full health care is available the first day of instruction, through the last weekday of the evaluation week. See contact info for full details.

UWEC Student Health Services - Crest Wellness Center UW-Eau Claire Crest Wellness Center, Upper

Campus, Eau Claire • Appointments: (715) 836-5360; Info: (715) 836-4311 • www.uwec.edu/shs/ Student Health Service aims to assist UW-Eau Claire students in their endeavors. Funded primarily by the student segregated fee, they provide quality health care at low costs. Student Health Service functions as a well-equipped outpatient medical facility.

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