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Seventh annual poll results published The Daily Jefferson County Union’s “Best of the Area” readers poll has now been an annual project for seven years. We thank those who participated by filling in a ballot, and helping us recognize and celebrate people, places and businesses in our subscription area. By filling out a “Best of the Area” ballot, readers once again declared their favorites in five divisions — People, Food & Drink, Things, Recreation & Entertainment and Miscellaneous. This year the ballot featured 133 categories in which our greatest number of participants yet wrote-in their area favorites. Congratulations to those who have been voted “Best of the Area,” and thank you again to all who filled out a ballot and made these recognitions possible. “People” division winners Best Accountant — Deb Ranguette

This year’s numbers added up for Fort Atkinson’s Deb Ranguette (Business & Tax Systems, LLC). Luke Walsh, also of Fort Atkinson, subtracted to second, with Gary Thompson (Jefferson) still balanced at third. Best School Administrator — Retired Fort Atkinson School District Superintendent James Fitzpatrick stayed at the top of his class this year, with Jeff Zaspel, principal of FAHS, Dr. Fitzpatrick coming in second. Brent Torrenga of FAMS entered the top three for the first time. Best Attorney — The jury makes its decision — our first seven-time winner is Chris Rogers (Rogers & Westrick S.C. and Fort Atkinson city Chris Rogers

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attorney). Evidence pointed to Jefferson’s Chad Buehler (Buehler Law Office) as the runner-up. Dave Westrick (Rogers & Westrick S.C.) placed third. Best Auctioneer — No time for small talk — our second seven-time winner is Bill Stade, the longtime owner of Bill Stade Auction Company. Kevin Bigelow took the dollar bid Bill Stade for second, with Tom Stade finishing in third. Best Barber — Voters cut out the competition and voted Fort Atkinson’s Bob Langer best barber for the sixth year. Ron Disrude of Jefferson trimmed his way to second, Sherry Bob Langer Trimborn, Johnson Creek, appeared in third.

Best Bartender — Area bar-hoppers cheered Jerry Fitzgerald, Paddy Coughlin’s Irish Pub (Fort Atkinson), as their favorite bartender. Tracy Stammer served up Jerry Fitzgerald a cold one in second, while Mike Cheek had an extra shot in third. Best Businessman — Steve Lewis, Jefferson Area Business Innovation Center, picked up the most votes for best businessman. Tim Humphrey, Steve Lewis Humphrey Floral & Gift, was arranged into second place, while Rick Klopcic, Fireside Dinner Theatre, was served up in third place. Both are of Fort Atkinson. (Continued on page 5)

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Tom Brom, best mechanic three times

By Frankie Fuller Special to the Union

___________________________________ Brom’s Tire & Auto Repair is the quintessential family business. Owned and operated by his wife Lisa of 34 years, his two daughters, Savannah, 27, and Kaitlin, 22, the four of them have provided basic auto repair services in Fort Atkinson since the business opened in November, 1994, almost 19 years ago. He’s proud of the fact that his daughters can do oil changes, change and balance tires, and other regular maintenance tasks. They drive the cars in and out of the service stalls and help with the added services that Tom provides, like cleaning the cars. Tom says, “I’m not the best mechanic in BEST MECHANIC — Tom Brom, owner of Brom’s Tire & Auto the world, but I do try to provide the best has been voted best mechanic three times. service. We go the extra mile to help peoother providers for services that he is unable to prople and give them what they want.” His older brother, Randy, agrees. “Tom likes to please vide. “At least people know they won’t be gypped.” Tom’s older daughter Savannah now works as a maeverybody. He bends over backward to get a job done rine biologist in Moody Gardens, a nature education and get whatever the customer needs.” Tom is also willing to make recommendations to destination resort and research foundation in Galves-

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ton, Texas. Kaitlin is employed full-time at Nasco, but spends time with her father at the shop when she gets some extra time off. When asked about a memorable repair, he relayed the story about the false teeth he dug out of the dash of a car one time. A customer had put their teeth on the dash and they fell into the defroster vent when he braked. Tom had to take the heater and the defroster apart to retrieve the teeth. Tom has been working in the field since he held his first job with George Jones when he was 15 years old. He also worked at the Amoco across the street for Denny Farrow. And Tom hires some students during the summer. He says this is a good field in which to work. Many car repairs require advanced knowledge and skills so Tom suggests that anyone who wants a career in car mechanics and Repair maintenance should get an equivalent advanced education. “Go to school. Learn computerized stuff. It’s a good field to get into. So much to learn and keep up with. People will hire you if you know your stuff,” he says. “But if you’re going to have your own business, treat people right,” he asserts.

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‘Best people’ in the area chosen by voters (Continued from page 3) Best Businesswoman — Alpha Panagiotopoulos, Sammy’s Place, was voted best businesswoman for the third time. Jane Klopcic of the Fireside Dinner Theatre ordered seconds. Rochelle Mitchell of PremierBank Alpha counted in for third. Panagiotopoulos All three women are of Fort Atkinson. Best Chiropractor — Dr. Todd Tesch, Luedtke- Storm-Mackey (Fort Atkinson), was aligned in first again, for the sixth time. Dr. Bill Lust of Chiropractic Care Center, Jefferson, stretched into second place, and Dr. Dave Volk of Volk Chiropractic, Jefferson, Todd Tesch backed into third.

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Best Coach — Steve Mahoney is still shaking off the Gatorade after being named best coach for the first time in this poll. Mahoney coaches football at Fort Atkinson High School. Don Steve Mahoney Schindler, Jefferson High School girls basketball, gathered enough votes for the silver medal. Jeff Agnew, Fort Atkinson High School girls’ softball, took the bronze in third. Best Dentist — Dr. Mike Bender of Gobel, Bender, Kind, and Stafford in Fort Atkinson, showed off his pearly whites in first place this year. Dr. Brian Turley (Smiles by Turley, Jefferson) Mike Bender smiled in second and Dr. Stacey Eby (Eby Family Dentistry, Fort Atkinson) braced herself in third.

Best DJ — Chris Scherer of Good Time Music Service, Fort Atkinson, hasn’t lost any volume this year. Scherer has been voted best DJ four years in a row. Rick Hill of Fort Atkinson, kept Chris Scherer up the beat in second place. Jefferson’s John Leija rockedout in third. Best Doctor — Wrapping up competition yet again, Dr. Donald Williams at Fort HealthCare Internal Medicine & Pediatrics in Fort Atkinson was named best doctor for the Dr. Williams fifth year in a row. Dr. Shauna Meyer of Fort HealthCare was injected into second, and Dr. Stephan Riggs, UW-Health, was finishing some paperwork in third.

Best Electrician — After votes were generated, Kris Koenig at Ready Electric were the best in the area. Two-time winner Ross Davis (Current Electric, Fort Kris Koenig Atkinson) was static in second, with Jeff Armstrong (Fort Atkinson city electrician) transmitting into third. Best EMT/First Responder — Mindy Stelse, a licensed EMT with Jefferson EMS, was first at the scene this year. Shaun Bauer, Chief of Jefferson EMS Mindy Stelse & Fire Department and licensed EMT was voted to second place, with Josh Weber, EMT for the City of Fort Atkinson, following in third. (Continued on page 7)

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Paddy’s is voted best bar, has best bartender

By Paris Knox Union staff writer

___________________________________________ FORT ATKINSON — If you’re looking for a pint, a sandwich, some live music or even a slice of Guinness cake, Paddy Coughlin’s Pub in Fort Atkinson is the place to go. The pub opened in February 2010 with Joe and Tony Landowski. Brandon and Erin Housley purchased Paddy’s just over a year ago. “Joe and Tony named it after their mother, Patricia. Coughlin was her maiden name, so that’s where Paddy Coughlin comes in. Paddy was her nickname,” explained Erin Housley. Housley has been in the restaurant industry for 14 years, and started bartending at Paddy’s shortly after the bar opened under the Landowskis. “I came in on a busy night, and Joe was behind the bar,” she said. “He said ‘I don’t want to do this anymore, do you have your bartending license?’ I said, ‘Yes I do.’ He said I was hired and started the next day.” The Housleys try to run Paddy’s in the same family-run way in which it was under the previous owners. “Joe and Tony made it a family-oriented business, we’ve tried to do the same. Our mothers both come in and clean on a weekly basis for us, and our fathers are

the repairmen and the beer and vodka tasters — to make sure everything’s up to snuff,” said Housley. Paddy’s offers a good variety of dishes, a stellar Friday fish fry, and of course, their famous burgers and Reuben sandwiches. “James Garthwait and Ulices Mendoza are our two kitchen members, and they have been really great at menu items. They are fabulous at putting meals out quickly, accurately and deliciously. We have a tiny, tiny little kitchen; it’s smaller than most peoples’ home kitchens. They can throw the meals out there like it’s nothing. I’m impressed with all of our staff,” said Housley. Every sandwich at Paddy’s can be made gluten-free. “That’s been very popular for people who haven’t BEST BAR — Paddy Coughlin’s Irish Pub was voted been able to have a hamburger for a long time,” exthe best bar this year, and Jerry Fitzgerald, who has plained Housley. been with the bar since the beginning, was voted best As well as sandwiches, Paddy’s also has glubartender in the area. ten-free dressings, and even gluten-free cheesecake by Swirl Cheesecake on occasion. home to me.” While the bar is relatively new, there’s something She maintained that her favorite thing about Padabout Paddy’s that feels like it has always been there. dy’s is the clientele. “We get that comment a lot, customers come in and “We want to thank our customers for their loyalty, they think that we’ve been here forever,” said Housley. and if there was a best customer category, we would “I have a very great passion for this place, it feels like have voted for them.”

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Area readers recognize the best of the best (Continued from page 5) Best Firefighter — FAFD Chief Mike Reel climbed up the ladder to first place. Manning the hose in second is Jim Slocum. Dion Brown radioed in for mutual aid in third. All three men are of the Fort Atkinson Fire Department.

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Best Hairstylist — Continuing to impress, Jeni Funk-Miller of Jefferson’s Funky Hair Co. is the best for the second year in a row. Jodi Allard, Hair It Is, curled in second. Sarah Durrance, Studio 8, crimped in third. Jeni Funk-Miller

Best Handyman — Rod Grant, Rod’s Maintenance in Fort Atkinson, is fixed as the best handyman for the second year in a row. Eric Schuppe and Ron Freson moved up the ladder for second and third.

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Best Insurance Agent — Don Amundson of American Family Insurance got full-coverage in first. Sherry Lange of American Family Insurance used some leverage in second. Jeff Mason of Insurance Solutions, LLC reorganized in third. Best Investment Don Amundson Banker/ Counselor — Ann Herdendorf at Badger Bank, collected dividends from a blue chip in the top spot. Two-time winner Rick Seavert of Edward Ann Herdendorf Jones lost some assets and fell into second-place. and Mike Wendt at Family Wealth Advisors, LLC studied portfolios in third. Best Jeweler — For seven-time winner, Paul Krueger, Krueger Jeweler, every cut is brilliant. Soldered in second and third are Tom Bergey, Bergey Jewelry and Dave Knutson, Knutson Jewelers. Paul Krueger

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Best Letter to the Editor Writer — Voters have voted Dick Schultz the best submitter of letters to the editor every year this category has existed. Voters also enjoyed Tom Beebe’s and Dave Tuton’s thoughts and opinions. Best Dick Schultz Librarian — We begin our tale at Dwight Foster Public Library with four-time winner library director Connie Meyer. The plot thickens with Kelli Rowley at Dwight Foster in a runner-up role, and comes to an end with Cassandra Jacobs, liConnie Meyer brarian at Fort Atkinson High School. Best Mail Carrier — Steve Adams of Jefferson is first class in the category of best mailman. Adams has been working for the U.S. Post Office in Jefferson (Continued on page 9)

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___________________________________________ JEFFERSON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; She might be young, but Sarah Lembrich is a natural restaurateur. The nearly 26-year-old owner of The Brickhaus CafĂŠ, voted the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Lunch in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s readership poll, proves that age is no object when it comes to running an eatery. The Helenville native graduated from Jefferson High School and found her calling in a part-time job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During college I worked at a cafĂŠ at UW-LaCrosse and just really enjoyed it,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As soon as I got employed there I knew thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I wanted to do.â&#x20AC;? After graduating with a business management degree in 2008 and moving back home, she began looking for places to open her own cafĂŠ. With the market in a downturn, though and appealing property hard to come by, she found the perfect location in a place she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even looking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My brother originally owned this property and was trying to sell it for quite a while, but since the market had fallen it just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t selling. He was just joking around with me like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a place you could put a cafĂŠ in,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Lembrich said. At first she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the potential in the 126 E.

Milwaukee St. building, but after a second tour she began to change her mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realized, you know, since he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fill it, we might as well do something with it. So I started construction in 2008 and it took two years for it to kind of get completed.â&#x20AC;? The Brickhaus CafĂŠ opened November 1, 2010, though in a slightly different form from the way customers know it today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At first I expected it to be more of like a cafĂŠ, serving coffee. I love the atmosphere of cafĂŠs and the customers and people who work there and everything,â&#x20AC;? said Lembrich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has kind of morphed into more of a restaurant.â&#x20AC;? BEST LUNCH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sarah Lembrichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brickhaus CafĂŠ If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a recommendation, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t was voted the best place to eat lunch in the area. ask which of the items is the most popular. Lemdoor patio during the lunch hour. brich said the CafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales statistics show a pretty One of the most unique aspects of the CafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beveven split between many different items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to erage selection is their focus on socially responsible know that every item on the menu is asked for often,â&#x20AC;? business practices. she said. Lembrich recently expanded the menu in hopes of Simple brewed coffee always is their beverage stadrawing larger dinner crowds, but will remain true ple, but during the summer months one of their most to what she called â&#x20AC;&#x153;simple, fresh, made-to-orderâ&#x20AC;? fare. popular beverages is a smoothie made with a fruit As to those who have yet to step foot inside the puree blended with rooibos tea to add antioxidants. blue-shuttered building, she hopes word will spread They also carry a hearty selection of wine and microthat they are more than meets the eye. brew beers, which many patrons enjoy on their out-

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Top people praised by 2013 readers (Continued from page 7) for 43 years. Elliot Larson and Jim Kabat were delivered second and third places.

Best Mechanic — Everything is running smooth for Tom Brom of Brom’s Tire & Auto Repair, who took first in this category for the second

year in a row. Merrill Buerger charged a battery in second while Mike Schroedl from Schroedl’s Auto Pros braked into third.

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Best Newspaper Reporter — Newsflash! Daily Jefferson County Union sports writer Josh Smith was voted top reporter, beating five-time winner regional editor Ryan Whisner to the big story. Pam Chickering Wilson investigated the third most votes. Best Newspaper Carrier — Alesha Brooks, a 13-yearold Daily Union carrier delivering 19 newspapers to Fort Atkinson residents was voted best newspaper carrier. Alesha Brooks A three-way tie for second place was shared by Carlos Duran, Paula Dowling and Tracie Cluver. In third is John Krakow. Best Nurse — Great care was taken when voters chose Jan Simdon, obstetrical clinical coordinator at Fort HealthCare, as the best nurse in the Best Doc area. Jayne SchweiJanet Simdon Don Willia ger checked vitals in second, with Tiffany e Filter finishing reports in third. Best Nurs RN n, Best On-Air Jan Simdo Personality — For the fourth straight year, Michael Clish, Fort M We are also pleased to be WFAW’s news di611 She recognized as the rector and Morning Fort At Magazine host (920) 5 Best Medical Institution. FortHea reached his target audience. Shane Michael Clish Sparks was voted to second place with Gary Douglas syndicating in third. Best Pharmacist — It’s by no breach of confidentiality that seven-time winner, Fort Atkinson druggist Jon Tuttle was voted best pharmacist (Continued on pg. 10) Jon Tuttle

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(Continued from page 9) again. Bob Niebler, Mueller Drugs, induced enough votes for second. Ed Heimstreet of Lake Mills Walgreens filled pill boxes in third. Best Plumber — Bo Hachtel of Fort Atkinson balanced pressure on his way to first place. Mark “the plumber” Engelke, and Tom Gebhardt replaced bolt caps in second Bo Hatchel and third. Best Police Officer — Dan Courtier, FA Police Department’s school liaison officer, protected his “best of” spot for the second year running. Sheriff Paul Milbrath checked his radar in second, and Dan Courtier Fort Atkinson’s John Lewicki, filled out a warrant for third. Best Politician — Incumbant “best of” winner State RepresentaAndy Jorgensen

tive Andy Jorgensen begins his seventh term. Dale Opperman was nominated to second, with Dick Schultz lobbied for third. Best Preacher — Father Tom Coyle, of both St. Lawrence and St. John the Baptist churches in Jefferson was blessed by the most votes for the sixth year. Pastor Bill Beyer from Trinity Lutheran Church (Fort Atkinson), was lifted up in second with Pastor Michael Duncan of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Fr. Tom Coyle Church, Fort, in third. Best Elementary School Teacher (K-5) — Bonnie Dimond, (2nd grade, West Elementary in Jefferson) collected the most apples this year, becoming best teacher for the first time. Beth Young (2nd grade, Luther Elementary in Fort Atkinson) came Bonnie Dimond in second and last year’s winner, Linda Teed (3rd grade, St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Fort Atkinson) was voted into third.

Best Middle School Teacher (6-8) — Todd Voss received an ‘A’ for effort. Todd Linse was above-average in second, and Theo Hanson worked into third. All three men are of Fort Atkinson Middle School. Best High School Teacher (9-12) — Matt Noll, an English Todd Voss teacher at Fort Atkinson High School is at the top of the We honor roll this year. Mike Hall, apologize, also an English teacher and Roger Rumppe, chemistry, both of Fort photo High School were voted second unavailable and third places. Best Seamstress — In Matt Noll an “alteration” from year’s past, Fort Atkinson’s Maggie Mielke is a first time winner in this category. Gretchen Bayorgeon of Jefferson took second, with Bea Fiebiger of Fort Atkinson in third. (Continued on page 11) Maggie Mielke

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Readers pick favorites in poll (Continued from page 10) Best Veterinarian — Every dog has its day, or in this case, five years. Dr. John Neff, of Fort Animal Clinic has won first in this category five times. Dr. Joel Koenig, also of Dr. John Neff Fort Animal Clinic was voted into second place. Dr. Kerry Sharpe, Brightside Pet Clinic (Fort Atkinson), came in third. Best Volunteer — Jefferson’s Gretchen Bayorgeon has volunteered with multiple organizations, including the Jefferson Americam Red Cross Blood Bank, Tomorrow’s Hope, Gretchen Meals on Wheels and Bayorgeon St. Vincent de Paul Society among many

others. Fort Atkinson’s Rudy Bushcott and Jefferson’s Mindy Stelse also deserve a pat on the back, being voted second and third in this category. Best Waitress — Fat Boyz’ Megan Schwab won over voters with her serving skills and good attitude. Betsy Beck of the Fireside was voted second. Amy Gaworski of Megan Schwab Cold Spring Inn was served up third place. Person You’d Like to See Run For Public Office In We Area — Daily Union apologize, readers wrote-in photo Fort Atkinson’s Rudy Bushcott on this unavailable year’s ballot. Bushcott was followed by Rudy Bushcott Birdie Langhoff and Cynthia Beebe.

“Food & Drink” division winners Best Appetizers — Helenville’s Wingin’ It won best first course for the first year ever. Capn’s Roadhouse and Sammy’s Place placed second and third respectively. Best Bar — Paddy Coughlin’s Irish Pub on Sherman Avenue in Fort Atkinson was voted the best place to get a pint after finishing second in 2012. Fat Boyz (Fort Atkinson) and Wingin’ It (Helenville) tapped in for second and third. Best Bloody Mary — Wingin’ It’s hair of the dog won this category for the first year ever. Cold Spring Inn mixed it up in second with Sammy’s Place chasing in third. Best Breakfast — There are no bad eggs

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in this category! For the sixth year in a row, the king of breakfast is Soup’s On. Riverfront Family Restaurant took second, with Pine Cone in Johnson Creek coming in third. Best Burger — Voters have no beef with Wedl’s Hamburger Stand in Jefferson, as it was voted to the top spot for the third time. Culver’s of Johnson Creek received enough votes for second and Wingin’ It came in third. Best Coffee — For the sixth time, Beauty & the Bean in Fort Atkinson was infused in first place. McDonald’s stayed in second, while Kwik Trip of Fort Atkinson rounded out the top three. VOS Best Deli — Our fifth seventh-time winner, Vos Sentry Fort Atkinson Foods still offers (Continued on page 12)

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(Continued from page 11) Jefferson County’s favorite variety. Pick ‘N Save kept its position in second with River’s Edge slicing its way to third. Best Dessert — The Fireside Dinner Theatre satisfied a sweet tooth or two to once again win over the mouths of our readers. Bon Ton Bakery rose back into second. Paddy’s O’Coughlin’s Irish Pub had a third place finish with their Guiness chocolate cake and Irish bread pudding. Best Diner/Café — Soup’s On brought home the bacon, er, votes for the fourth year in a row. Brickhaus Café in Jefferson buttered up for second place and Jefferson Café showed up in third place. Best Donuts — Bon Ton Bakery’s donuts are the greatest thing since sliced bread, taking the bakery to its sixth win in this category.

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Fort’s Vos Sentry Foods stayed in second with Kwik Trip in Fort Atkinson keeping its spot in third. Best Fast Food — In a decision that was easy as pie, voters once again chose Culver’s, which becomes our sixth seven-time winner. McDonalds took second, Subway followed in third. Best Fish Fry — Votes for the Fireside Dinner Theatre were packed in like sardines, taking the restaurant to an undefeated seventh win. Cold Spring Inn stayed in second and Sammy’s measured in at third. Best French Fries — Another year in a row, voters were unwavering when it comes to judging deep-fried potatoes. The top three places for french fries are our eighth seventh-time winner McDonald’s, Culver’s

(second place for seven years) and Cold Spring Inn. Best Ice Cream/ Custard — Culvers froze out last year’s winner by taking the title for the fourth year. Frostie Freeze was picked for second place, while Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor in Jefferson stayed in third. Best Lunch — Area voters acquired a taste for Brickhaus Café in Jefferson, praising the restaurants sandwiches and salads. Fat Boyz took second, and Cold Spring Inn managed a third place finish. Best Margarita — Regardless of what the map says, voters assure that Margaritaville actually is at El Patron in Fort Atkinson. Fiesta Garibaldi sipped a second place finish, with El Mariachi in third.

Best Martini — Gin based or vodka, the Fireside adds just the right amount of vermouth. Sammy’s Place came in second and Fat Boyz came in third. Best Meat VOS Department — With the new location, it was Fort Atkinson easy as duck soup for River’s Edge Farm Market of Jefferson to win this category. Fort Atkinson’s Vos Sentry Foods and Pick ‘N Save were the next two choice cuts. Best Mexican Food — El Patron in Fort Atkinson served up the top burritos for the second year in a row. El Mariachi was voted second and Fiesta Garibaldi, third. (Continued on page 13)

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Readers voice best of the area picks (Continued from page 12) Best Old-Fashioned — There’s no need to jump over the bar at the Fireside Dinner Theatre, as the bartenders know what they’re doing with brandy. Cold Spring Inn moved up to second place, with North Shore Inn falling to third. Best Oriental Food — China One Chinese Restaurant served up the area’s favorite oriental cuisine for the second year in a row. China Dragon came second in the voting. Ming’s finished in third. Best Pizza — With no changes from last year, Salamone’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria can celebrate being voted the best pizza in the area, winning first place again. Papa Murphy’s beat Pizza Hut to second. Best Pizza Delivery — Readers like Pizza Hut’s pizza delivery the best this year. Salamone’s took the second most votes, and Domino’s received enough votes for third place.

Best Prime Rib — Capn’s Roadhouse hit the fourth year in a row of perfecting the art of the grill. Capn’s also won the category for best steak. Cold Spring Inn came in second with Sammy’s Place placed in third. Best Produce VOS — No apple-carts were upset when Sentry Foods’ produce was voted the best for the Fort Atkinson seventh year in a row. Pick ‘N Save stayed in second, and Jefferson’s Piggly Wiggly remained in third. Best Restaurant — According to voters, the Fireside Dinner Theatre is the best meal in the area. Sammy’s Place tied with Cold Spring Inn for second place and Capn’s Roadhouse moved down the menu to third. Other restaurants of note were Soup’s On, Carp’s Landing, Paddy Coughlin’s Irish Pub and Frank’s Family Restaurant. Best Salad Bar — Our 10th seven-time winner is Cold Spring Inn for variety and taste at their legendary salad bar. Soup’s On took second, and third place was a tie between Fat Boyz and Pizza Hut.

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Best Submarine Sandwich — Voters chose to repeat their 2012 picks for this category, picking Subway’s sub sandwiches as the best for the fifth time. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches took second, while Ken & Betty’s Philly Steaks and Hoagies took third. Best Cold Sandwich — Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches retook first for best cold sandwich. Subway fell to second place with Ken & Betty’s finishing third. Best Soup — La crème de la crème, Soup’s On, took this category for the fifth time. Cold Spring Inn and Sammy’s Place ladled out for second and third. Best Steak — After winning the best prime rib, Capn’s Roadhouse also won the most votes for the best steak. Stage Coach heated up the grill in second, while Fireside Dinner Theatre marinated in third. (Continued on page 16)

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mkCellular, best cell phone store for seven years By Frankie Fuller

with customers. “We are constantly amazed by the commitment of our associates. Whether it’s going out of their way for a customer or helping out a colleague in a time of need, they are all there when something arises,” Knickrehm continued. “Creating a family atmosphere has gone a long way in the way that we have done business. We look for associates who live within the communities they work. It’s important for us to know they understand the community in which they work.” Among the new services they provide, they have smartphone classes, free, once a month at Dwight Foster Public Library. The classes help people become more comfortable using the phone. Some people come with new phones they recently have purchased while others come to become better buyers of phones they plan to purchase. The class builds people’s confidence to know what apps to download and how to use them. mkCellular is committed to giving back to the communities where they are located. Their mission is not to be just another phone provider but a real, tangible part of the communities where they work. mkCellular is most proud of what they’ve done in Jefferson County because they have such loyal customers. They cannot say enough about the support the local communities have shown them over the years.

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_______________________________________________ FORT ATKINSON — The first mkCellular “office” was a car from which Mark Erdmann sold phones going to people’s houses and businesses in 1998. In 2001, he opened a 10 ft. x 10 ft. storefront located across the street from what is now the Fort Atkinson Walgreen’s. In March, 2004, mkCellular set up shop in the 1000 block of Madison Avenue where they are currently located. They have steadily been growing since 2001 and today, they host a total of eight storefronts with 30 associates in the following communities: Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Elkhorn, Lake Mills, Watertown, Columbus, Juneau and Twin Lakes. Mark and Karen Erdmann are the owners, they are the strategic visionaries for the company and how it operates. “Doing the right things for the right reasons,” is the motto that appears on their website, www.mkcellular.com, and it is a serious part of their business. Kory Knickrehm is the General Manager and, along with Mike Ehlers, is responsible for implementing their plans. “Mark has an amazing ability to see things before they happen. It gives us time to react to the environ-

BEST PLACE TO BUY A CELL PHONE — mkCellular, which has several locations in the area, was voted the best place to buy a cell phone. ment before change happens and that’s a large reason behind our successful growth,” states Knickrehm. While Mark has served as the face of mkCellular for many years, his wife Karen also has played an equally significant role for mkCellular over the years. “She keeps us all grounded,” remarked Knickrehm. “Karen is truly the backbone of our company.” Knickrehm says their focus is on good customer service, knowing their customers and what they want, while creating opportunities to develop relationships

for making The Fireside the success it is today, celebrating 49 years of family hospitality and 36 seasons of professional theatre. Help us celebrate our 2013 Best of the Area awards.

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China One, best oriental food for two years running By Chris Welch Union staff writer

___________________________________________ FORT ATKINSON — Just because you’re the new kid on the block doesn’t mean you are the best kid on the block… unless of course, you’re selling really yummy Chinese food. For the second time Fort Atkinson’s China One was voted Best of the Area’s Oriental Food category. That is quite an accomplishment for a business that has only been around for two and half years. China One is a family-run business, according to owner Qin Zhong Zheng and his daughter Xiu Mei Zheng. “This makes us very proud,” Xiu Mei said about winning the Daily Jefferson County Union’s annual Best of The Area Oriental Food Award for a second time. “We want to thank all of our customers,” she added. “We want to thank all of them, whether they voted for us or not; it is due to our customers that we are able to stay in business and do so well.” The Zhengs said that the most popular items ordered by customers include crab rangoons, egg rolls, General Tso chicken and sesame chicken. “I really like the sesame chicken too,” Xiu Mei said. “That is one of my favorites.” Qin Zhong said he really likes to cook lo mein noo-

dles, and they are another popular dish. “Good food is what keeps customers coming back,” Xiu Mei said. “But we also have a very clean restaurant and a friendly staff, and that brings people back, too. We also have big portions for our food.” Yes. The food. Let’s talk more about the food. “We use only fresh food, not frozen,” Xiu Mei said, adding that is the key to the good meals that keeps their loyal customers coming back. “We cut all of our vegetables ourselves. Also, we make everything, as much as possible, by hand. That helps us keep our costs down, and that also makes the customers happy, too,” Xiu Mei explained. Qin Zhong and Xiu Mei said that they curBEST ORIENTAL FOOD — China One in Fort Atkinson rently have no plans to expand their restauwas voted best Oriental food two years in a row. rant. They would rather keep on making good food and continue with the success they have seafood or vegetarian meals. found in Fort Atkinson. In addition, there are many traditional oriental se“We are so happy we came to Fort Atkinson,” Xiu lections like chow mein, chop suey, lo mein, and egg Mei said. “Everyone in Fort Atkinson is nice.” foo young. China One, which is both a carry-out and eat-in After a thorough journalistic investigation, reporter restaurant, offers eight different soups, 38 lunch speChris Welch can wholeheartedly recommend the hot cials and over 150 individual food items, side orders, and sour soup. meals, or combination dinners. Their choices include China One is located at 305 Madison Avenue in Fort a full range of Asian spiciness for chicken, beef, pork, Atkinson.

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(Continued from page 13) Best Sunday Brunch — Fireside Dinner Theatre rose with the roosters and took this category for the first time. HiWay Harry’s in Johnson Creek came in second with Sammy’s Place finishing third . “Things” division winners Best Appliance Dealer/Service — Felton Electric in Jefferson fills the bill again for voters, for the sixth year in a row. Menards moved into second and Shumway Appliance of Milton, third. Best Assisted Living Facility for Seniors — Black Hawk Senior Residence has been winning long enough to remember the first Best of the Area readers poll, seven years ago. Fairhaven Retirement Community rocked-on in second. Sylvan Crossing continued, stable, in third. Best Bank — Readers carried the numbers over again for four-time winner PremierBank. Breaking even

with last year: Badger Bank came in second and Johnson Bank took third. Best Car Dealership — Havill Spoerl in Fort Atkinson once again was voted the best place to find that new car smell. Havill Chrysler in Jefferson stayed in second, while Burtness Chevrolet and Kearn’s of Jefferson tied in third. Best Civic Organization — Once again, Lions Club was voted the best civic organization in the area, becoming our 12th seventh-time winner. The Jefferson Rotary Club is the runner-up, with Jefferson Cab Rides for Seniors taking third. Best Commercial Printer — Opportunities, Inc. Print Shop has kept its Opportunities, Inc. first place position for the sixth year running. Badger Press was binding in second with W.D. Hoard & Sons web printing division adjusting proofs in third. All three are Fort Atkinson businesses. Best Credit Union — For the fourth straight year Fort Community Credit Union was voted

best area credit union. With three first-place finishes in the defunct Best Financial Institution category, FCCU becomes another seven-time winner. County City Credit Union, Jefferson, kept second place for the fourth year, while Summit Credit Union, Lake Mills, finished third. Best Customer Service — Excelling in attitude, appearance and all-around good service was the staff at Menards. Linda Belzer of Citizens Bank in Jefferson communicated in second. Badger Bank followed close behind in third. Best Daycare/ Preschool — Sugar and spice, and everything nice is what voters think of Fort Preschool/Daycare this year. Beautiful Beginnings came in second, and Kiddie College tied with Parents Cooperative for third place. Best Eyecare — All eyes are on our 14th seven-time winner, Davis Duehr Dean. Voters chose Fort’s ShopKo Optical Center for second, and Dr. Linda Foley, who (Continued on page 17)

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Best area ‘things’ earn high praise from readers (Continued from page 16) works for Lake Mills Family Eyecare took in third. Best Floor Covering Store — JM Carpets in Fort Atkinson is all over this category, and has been voted the best all six years. Crosstown Floors in Jefferson retiled into second. Menards slipped back to third. Best Floral Arrangements — Tim Humphrey’s fingers are still the greenest, as his Humphrey Floral & Gift Floral & Gift in Fort Atkinson becomes our 15th seven-time winner. Wine & Roses replanted in second; Vos Sentry Floral popped up into third. Best Furniture Store — k Keck There’s no wrong side of the bed Furniture at Keck Furniture in Watertown, which comfortably secured its fourth win. With the same selection as 2012, American Wholesale remained in second, with the Wood Shed, Cambridge staying in third. Best Hair Salon — Funky Hair Company “I think that the most important thing a woman can have — next to talent,

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Best Lawnmower/ Small Engine Snowblower Store Repair, LLC — With no changes, SMALL ENGINE SALES AND SERVICE our front runner is RM Small Engine in Fort Atkinson. Menards fixed a draw rope in second, and Goyer Ace Hardware used an edger in third. VOS Best Liquor Store — Vos Sentry Food’s liquor store has been sitting in first, aging in oak Fort Atkinson barrels now for seven years. The Pitz Stop in Jefferson boosted its tolerance in second. The Party Mart of Lake Mills dusted bottles in third. Best Lodging Establishment — Holiday Inn Express in Fort Atkinson kept all of its stars this year, becoming our 17th seven-time winner. Hilltop Motel in Jefferson tweaked its booking engine for second place. America’s Best Value Inn filled occupancy in third. Best Medical Institution/ Facility — Fort HealthCare is the best place to get fighting fit, getting a clean bill of health all (Continued on page 18)

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(Continued from page 17) six years. Dean/St. Mary’s Fort Medical Center was feeling fit in second, with Fort’s Internal Pediatrics and Family Medicine gave an examination in third. Best Motor Sports Store — Rob’s Performance Motor Sports in Johnson Creek continues to accelerate, as it achieved its sixth win for this category. Jefferson’s Rock River Power Sports switched to all-wheel drive in second, and John Hartwig Motor Sports gave an estimate in third. Best Nursery / Landscaping Co. — Fort’s Blodgett Garden Center is our perennial winner, taking the title for the seventh time. McKay Nursery in Waterloo weeded through second, while Ground Effects of Sullivan popped up again in third. Best Pharmacy — A Tuttle’s Pharmacy seven-time winner, Tuttle’s Pharmacy in Fort Atkinson is just what the doctor ordered. Mueller Drugs/The Drug Store in Jefferson took second. Fort Atkinson’s Walgreen’s ate an apple a day in third place.

Best Place to Buy a Cell Phone — MK Cellular of Fort Atkinson/Lake Mills is the best place to trade in your points for the seventh year. Talk of the Town, Fort Atkinson, remained in second. US Cellular in Jefferson upgraded to third. Best Place to Buy Books — With no changes The Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop and Guest House in results since 2010, Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop in Fort Atkinson continues to be voters’ favorite. Area Walmarts remains in second and St. Vincent de Paul Society (Jefferson) stays in third. Best Place to Buy Office Supplies — Jonas Office Products is highlighted once again as the best place to buy office supplies. Area Walmarts calculated in second, with Nasco third in the index. Best Place for Car Care — Havill Spoerl of Fort Atkinson kicked into gear this year and was voted the best for the first time ever. Brom’s Tire & Auto took second, with Schroedl Auto Pros test-driving third.

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Best ‘recreation and entertainment’ published (Continued from page 18) phrey Floral & Gift for its window-shopping potential. Krueger Jeweler came in second for its view from the sidewalk. Tuttle’s Hallmark and Pharmacy browsed in third. Best Tanning Salon — With no changes since last year, readers preferred the beds at Tan-a-Latte in Jefferson. Capputan in Fort was slightly bronze in second, with Madison Square Tanning a little red in third. Best Travel Agency — Jefferson Travel, Inc. is our readers’ favorite place to start off a journey. WW Travel had smooth sailing in second and Rothberger Travel took the bus in third. “Recreation & Entertainment” division winners Best Art Gallery — “Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life.” – Oscar Wilde. Rock River Gallery & Coffeehouse in Jefferson was voted the area’s favorite art gallery. Fort Atkinson’s Gallery on Main followed in second, with Jefferson’s Derek Hambly Studios finishing third.

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Best Beach/Lake — Seven-time winner Sandy Beach, on the south shore of Rock Lake in Lake Mills, is voters’ favorite beach/lake. With no changes since 2007, Lake Ripley and Lake Koshkonong The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce and were voted sec2010 8th Annual ond and third. Best Area Event — Fort Atkinson’s Rhythm on the River was chosen as the best area event. The 2013 event will Downtown kick off Fort on Atkinson August 24, from 5-11pm, featuring live music With support from: by APEX and the Katie Scullin Band. Baseball Fest at Fort Atkinson’s Jones Park came in second. Gemeutlichkeit Days, Jefferson’s annual festival celebrating German heritage took third. Best Bowling Alley — Rock River Lanes in Fort Atkinson bowled a perfect game forPlaying the 7-11pm seventh year

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in a row. Seven-time runner up Rue’s Lanes, now Rock & Bowl Hall of Lane in Jefferson, rolled a Dutch 200 for second while Hawk Bowl in Whitewater adjusted its handicap in third. Best Campground — With no changes from 2012 results, voters chose Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park for the best campground, it’s seventh straight year. Jellystone Park is located just south of Fort Atkinson. Pilgrim’s Campground on County Trunk C west of Fort Atkinson used a compass in second, while River Bend Resort, rural Watertown, ate some trail mix in third. Best Cinema — Camera perspective hasn’t changed for seven-time winner AMC Theaters, formerly Star Cinema, in Johnson Creek. Highway 18 Outdoor Theater in Jefferson zoomed in for second. Six-time runner up Whitewater Theaters panned out to third. (Continued on page 22)

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RM Small Engine Repair is one of the area’s best By Ryan Whisner Regional editor

___________________________________________ FORT ATKINSON — If good customer service is the benchmark by which a business measures its success, and if winning the Daily Jefferson County Union’s Best of the Area is affirmation of that benchmark, then RM Small Engine Repair is on the right track. For the past six years voters have told Roy Magsamen that his business is the Best of the Area lawnmower/snowblower store. Located at 1250 Farmco Lane in Fort Atkinson, RM Small Engine has been operating since 1998. Magsamen had been repairing small engines for nearly 20 years when he decided to move his engine repair workshop out of his home. His main line of products is Toro and Dixon. “I think they have something to offer for anybody’s needs,” Magsamen said. “When I was in high school, my very first job after working as a paperboy was working for the late Tom Goyer at the hardware store,” said Magsamen. Goyer encouraged him to learn the small engine repair. Magsamen started regularly fixing the small engine items at Ace Hardware. A radio announcement of a grant-funded Business Plan Boot Camp offered by the University of Wiscon-

sin-Whitewater Small Business Development Center (SBDC) inspired Magsamen to contact the center and enroll in the program. “The Business Plan Boot Camp was a real eye-opener in terms of letting you know that you can’t just turn the key and go,” he said. As part of the Boot Camp program, Magsamen, with assistance from SBDC director Ronald “Bud” Gayhart, completed financial statements showing projected cash flow, income and expenses for the first three years. Looking at these projections, Magsamen discovered that his business, as planned, would not be profitable. Breaking into the market as a newcomer with few customers seemed too risky. It looked like Magsamen’s dream of running BEST LAWNMOWER/SNOWBLOWER STORE — a small-engine repair business would not be reRM Small Engine in Fort Atkinson has won this category alized. Though discouraged, he felt relieved that for the past six years. he had gone through the Boot Camp and made as an entrepreneur. this discovery before quitting his job. A few months later, with the loan received, RM When he learned Fort Small Engine, which was beSmall Engine Repair opened for business. ing operated by the owners of Ace Hardware was go“Yes it’s a business, but I like helping people too ing out of business, he knew something had to be done and make sure they are all taking care of,” Magsamen to fill the void. said. “I’m very thankful to my loyal customers. With“Bud Gayhart really put things into perspective and out them it wouldn’t be possible and I look forward helped me each step of the way,” Magsamen said when continuing to serve them in the future.” asked about the impact the SBDC had on his success

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(Continued from page 19) Best Fundraising Event — Tomorrow’s Hope in Jefferson was voted to first place for the first time. The Jefferson Cab Rides for Seniors’ breakfast fundraiser took second, landing on the board for the first time. Six-time winner, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fell to third. Best Golf Course — Koshkonong Mounds Country Club scored an ace again, the club’s fourth win in this category. Spring Creek in Cold Spring hit a birdie in second, with Jefferson Golf Course chipping the ball up onto the green in third. Best Haunted House/Halloween Adventure — “Where

there is no imagination there is no horror.” - Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr. Jellystone Park’s Dr. Scary’s Haunted House was voted the area’s scariest for the third year in a row. Fuzzy Pig’s Shockwave Haunts in Whitewater lurked into second and Busy Barns squirmed in third. Best Library — Voters chose seven-time winner Fort Atkinson’s Dwight Foster Public Library as a primary information source. The Jefferson Public Library renewed second place with L.D. Fargo library in Lake Mills reserving a book in third.

Best Museum/Historical Society — Our 27th seven-time winning exhibitor, the Hoard Historical Museum (which includes the Dairy Shrine and the Foster House) was voted top area museum. Jefferson Historical Society collected artifacts in second place, and Whitewater Depot displayed in third.

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Best Park — Another seven-time winner, Jones Park, located off Janesville Avenue in Fort Atkinson, got another home run. Jones Park, known as the area’s premier baseball park, (Continued on page 23)

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for good, clean, family fun. Rock River Lanes/ Kingpin Adventure Golf putted in second. Jefferson’s Hwy 18 Outdoor Theatre entertained in third. Best Place to Hang Out with Friends — Good food, drinks and entertainment helped Wingin’ It won over our voters for the business’ first win in this category. Paddy O’Coughlin’s and the Filling Station took second and third. Best Place to Hear Live Music — Fat Boyz of Fort Atkinson, a five-time Best of the Area winner, is the best music venue of 2013’s. Café Carpe, also of Fort, is swinging in second with Rock Bottom, Jefferson, turning up the

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third year in a row, Anytime Fitness was voted the best place to get fit. Snap Fitness kept the same routine as last year and finished second. Crossfit used the principle of progression to move up to third. Best Thing for Adults to Do in the Area — Voters chose visiting the Glacial Heritage Bike Trail as the (Continued on page 26)

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volume in third. Best Place to Watch the Big Game — In a five-year shutout, Sal’s Sports Bar once again takes home the trophy. Wingin’ It came in as an underdog for second, and Capn’s Roadhouse kept its third place finish from last season. Best Place to Watch the Sunset — Lake Koshkonong is apparently the place as all three of our top finishers hail from its banks. Sunset Bar & Grill received top honors for the tavern’s view for the first time since its 2007 six-way tie for first. Voters enjoyed Koshkonong Mounds Country Club enough for second place. The general view west over Lake Koshkonong came in for a third place finish. Best Place to Work Out — For the

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number one activity for adults, whether it be for biking, walking or running. Voted second best thing for adults to do was visit various watering holes around the readership area, with golfing coming in third. “Miscellaneous” division winners Best Tourist Attraction — The top three attractions for visitors to the area, according to the 2013 “Best Of” poll are as follows: • The Fireside Dinner Theatre, our last seven-time winner (pictured above) • The Glacial Heritage Bike Trail

• Dorothy Carnes Park Other entries that received a high number of votes: Jellystone Park, Lake Koshkonong and the Hoard Historical Museum. Favorite Piece of Public Art/ Sculpture — Artist Gerry Sawyer’s bronze Native Americans at the Main Street bridge in Fort Atkinson were voted as the favorite work of public art. Second place saw “Fireflies” (at the corner of Sherman and Robert streets), another of Sawyer’s works. In third place stands the catcher at Jones Park. All three works

of art are in Fort Atkinson. One of Sawyer’s bronze Native Americans can be seen above, center. Most Attractive Building — The Dwight Foster Public Library in Fort Atkinson took first for the third year in a row, and is pictured above. Downtown Fort Atkinson’s old Creamery Package building took second, with the Fireside Dinner Theatre finishing in third. Best Improvement of the Year — Voters chose Heron’s Landing, a new restaurant in Jefferson overlooking the Rock River, as the best area improve-

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Seventh annual poll publishes results (Continued from page 23) ment for 2013. Heron’s Landing is pictured on page 26, at left. Rivers Edge Meat market (Jefferson) won second place for their new building. Third place goes to the Hwy. 26 bypass, specifically to the 65mph speed limit hike around Fort Atkinson and Jefferson. Area Needs . . . Public ATV trails. Other suggestions included a small movie theatre in Fort or Jefferson, a Target, an Applebees, a “sweet arcade” and a skate park. As always, we had plenty of votes for more jobs and more retail to fill empty buildings around area downtowns.

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Q. Can Investors Learn from Earth Day's Lessons? A. Next week, we observe Earth Day. Can you apply some of the lessons of Earth Day to your

approach to investing? For example, Earth Day stresses the proper management of resources. As an investor, you can make the most of your existing resources by contributing as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Also, Earth Day teaches us to cut down on unnecessary consumption. In the investment arena, you can “over-consume” by making excessive trades. Too much buying and selling can result in significant fees, transaction Brendon Diers, AAMS costs and even taxes. Instead, consider purchasing quality investments and holding them for the long term. Finally, Earth Day warns us about putting toxins in our environment. When you invest, Financial Advisor it's important to avoid “toxic” behavior, such as chasing after hot stocks or making vain attempts to “time” the market. By following these Earth Day-related suggestions, you can help yourself make progress toward a healthier — and possibly more productive — investment environment.

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few ideas to get you started: Wash the windows inside and out and shine the mirrors. Sparkle & shine are free, the cost is your elbow grease. Set out fresh-smelling flowers such as lilac branches and peonies. Natural scents are appealing and can trigger fewer allergies. Polish your floors to a high gloss. Refinish the hardwoods if needed. Make sure rugs are clean and fluffed. Add a few potted plants to your porch to make it welcoming and inviting. Yellow tulips and daffodils are bright and Springy. Mow the lawn at a diagonal. This will help make your lawn appear larger. Be sure to edge along the driveway and sidewalk too! This is just a starter’s list! If you'd like more tips and tricks, feel free to email us! Making a Difference, One Home at a Time!

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A. No, It is not! If Dr. Oz had consulted the overwhelming majority of scientific evidence, he would have spoken differently. Silver amalgam fillings are estimated to be present in the mouths of 100 million people. They are durable, inexpensive, long lasting and safe. In a March 28th Dr. Oz Show episode titled “Are your silver fillings making you sick?,” Dr. Oz and a guest dentist blamed silver amalgam fillings for being toxic and for causing neurological symptoms, fatigue, headaches and autoimmune disorders. He makes sensational statements without strong scientific evidence to support the accusations. Multiple health and safety organizations including the American Dental Association, the CDC, the FDA, the Mayo Clinic, the MS Society, the Autism Society and the EPA all support that there is little scientific evidence to show that the health of people is compromised from Silver amalgam teeth fillings. Silver amalgam is one of several safe and effective choices available to dental patients. Over the last several years, technology has developed alternative materials, such as composite resin (white fillings), that many dentists consider to be better for a variety of reasons. Every filling option has pros and cons so talk to your dentist. If you have further questions contact our office for an appointment or ask your dentist.

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Attorney Kathryn Grigg

parent within the same state, must provide at least 60 days’ written notice to the other parent of his or her intent to move. This must be sent by certified mail, with a copy sent to the court. If the other parent objects to the move, that parent has 15 days to submit a written objection to the move, with a copy sent to the court. The court will then refer the parents to mediation or other family court services or may appoint a Guardian ad Litem. If an agreement with a new placement schedule cannot be achieved, the court will schedule a hearing. Some factors the court will consider include whether the move will substantially affect the current physical placement schedule and whether it is in the children’s best interests. If you need to relocate, or prevent a relocation, contact Kathryn Grigg at 608-283-6703 or kgrigg@axley.com.

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bruising becomes more common with the mildest bump or blow. Our capillaries age and become more fragile and prone to rupture. Our skin also becomes thinner, losing the protective fatty layer that helps to cushion blood vessels against injury. Frequent bruising usually starts to show after age 55, but long-time sun worshippers may see changes earlier. The problem may be compounded if you smoke. Certain dietary supplements such as fish oil and ginkgo, as well as some medications used to treat Stephen Rudolph allergies, asthma and eczema can also cause easier bruising. To reduce bumps and falls, FACHE, CSA de-clutter the house. Dress your elder in long-sleeved shirts and pants to add an extra layer of protection. Limit sun exposure and use sunscreen outdoors. There isn’t much that can be done to treat a bruise once it has formed. Most bruises disappear within a week. Remember, though, that easy bruising can be an indication of a more serious condition such as a blood disease or a clotting problem. You should consult a doctor if you notice unusually large or painful bruises that develop for no reason.

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A. As the economy finally picks up steam, it might be a good time to start that new business you always dreamed about. From a tax standpoint, your choice of entity (LLC, Corporation or Sole Proprietorship) is a key issue. Setting up an LLC gives you not only liability protection, but a good deal of tax flexibility. If your business has losses on the front-end, you can deduct those losses, reducing your tax bite from other income. If your business is profitable going forward, you can elect to have your LLC taxed as an S Corporation, and save ongoing taxes – especially employment taxes – by structuring your compensation to take advantage of S Corporation rules. There are plenty of tax pitfalls to navigate when setting up a new business. We have extensive experience helping small businesses maximize their tax savings, so if you’re starting up a business, give us a call.

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have a referral for Physical Therapy for hip and leg pain with a diagnosis of “piriformis syndrome.” What is this?

Susan Armstrong, MPT Physical Therapist

A. The piriformis muscle is a deep muscle located in the posterior hip area beneath the gluteal muscles. It assists with stabilizing the pelvis, external rotation the hip joint, and provides support of the femur while in a standing position. The piriformis muscle and tendon are located in close proximity to the main nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve. When the piriformis muscle is strained or has increased tension, it causes compression of the sciatic nerve, resulting in pain, radiating symptoms and altered sensation into the low back and leg. Thus, a diagnosis of Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatica are often overlapping. Treatment of this diagnosis can be effectively completed by a skilled Physical Therapist. Contact Stellar Rehabilitation for more information and treatment of this painful and limiting condition. Comprehensive Therapy Services 1049 N. Edge Trail • Prairie Oaks (608) 845-2100 • Verona, WI 53593 • www.stellarrehab.com

have developed pain in the top part of my hamstring. I have been stretching it but it does not seem to be getting any better. How would you recommend treating it?

It sounds like you may have strained the biceps femoris tendon or more simply, the upper hamstring attachment. This is a common injury for runners doing speed work or stride work. You can continue to stretch the hamstrings, but you should only do so to the point that you feel the stretch in the middle of the muscle, not at the upper attachment point. Stretching too far only re-aggravates injury. Also, get a sport specific massage to treat the injury. Treatment should consist of a technique called cross fiber friction followed by icing of the area. This treatment only takes 15 minutes 1-2 times per week for approximately 4 weeks. It is a very effective and economical treatment that promotes proper healing. Lastly, watch your form. You should be working to strike the ground mid-foot and not with a heavy heel strike. Striding too far out and landing on the heel will also re-aggravate this type of injury. Lee Unwin, CMT, CSCS

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Suger Creek Elementary School’s art night turned out to be a colorful array of paints, clay and more. Kids and parents packed into the gym to make create original artwork at stations. Also featured was a station where people could make art (top left) by dipping marbles in paint and rolling them around in a cardboard box to create works. At that station are, left to right, Carson Lindell (in green), Charlie Thusius (in blue) and mother Krista Thusius, Julia Gliboy and Callum Vass. Above, fifth-grader Jorge Soto contributes to a group mural painting. Left, Alex Kharin, Ava Kharin, Lily O’Sheridan paint their names. Photos by Victoria Vlisides

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• VFW members conducted a short Memorial Day ceremony at Mill Pond Park in Osceola. Don Nelson read the short message. • Elementary school aide Betty Rogers was flooded with flowers, cards, gifts and hugs during a surprise farewell celebration of her retirement. • Seventh grade winners in the “Women in History” essay contest were Dana Hudalla, Holly Dye and Owen Swerkstrom. • Read-A-Thon winners were Sara Duff, Joel Carlson and Sheena Greene. • Kenneth and Marian Measner were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary June 6 at the Farmington Rec Center. • Kathryn Schottler was recognized as a NUE outstanding student from Osceola High School. She chose Shirley Johnson as her influential teacher. • Winners in the third grade poster contest for Health Care Week were Reine Jahr, Bianca Brown and Meghan Calhoun. • Osceola track members Karl Holle, Steph Bullard, Josh Robinson, Jeremy Peterson, Sydney Johnson and Todd Sanders qualified for the state track meet. • Confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church were Brandt Elkin, Jamie Everson,

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• A dedication service was held in Mill Pond Park for a new flag pole and flag given to the Village by the Henry G. Mallin American Legion Post No. 221 of Osceola. • The Osceola School Board has approved with certain limitations, construction of an access road for vehicular traffic from Hwy. 35 to the Osceola Middle School. • Winners in the Modern Woodman Speech Contest

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• The Osceola Mainstreeter Café officially changed ownership on May 20 and is now called, “Not Justa Café.” • Food Service Sergeant First Class Jason Droher was deployed to Kuwait at Camp Arifsan Feb. 28. • Ralph Magle and Doris Hansen were crowned King and Queen at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls. • The Osceola baseball team took first place in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference with an 11-3 record. The last time they won was back in the 1940s. • The Osceola girls softball team picked up a big 7-1 win over Amery to advance to the next round of the state play-offs. • The Osceola Lions Club has donated and committed more than $18,000 to a new bathroom at the Osceola Depot and funds for a new pavilion at Oakey Park. • Opponents of the proposed controversial County Road K/Big Lake bypass prevailed upon Polk County Highway committee members Wednesday with the committee voting 3-2 to alter plans for any continued studies. Effectively, the bypass is dead.

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2487 89th Avenue June 1, 8 to 4 Church Multi-Family. Clothing-all sizes, household items, many miscellaneous items. 3

505 River Street May 31, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Multi-Family and Estate Sale. Everything from kids clothes to toys, household and antiques, new earrings, vintage hats and hedgehogs.

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Cribbage Players We have a cribbage group that plays on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. They are always looking for additional players. We have the cribbage boards, you can just show up. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8th. For questions or more information, contact Kathy muirhead, at madmidet@charter.net or 824-9130 Piano Entertainment Robert Auerbach is sharing his time and talent on the piano on Monday mornings. Fran Jeatran continues to sharing her time and talent by playing the piano each Wednesday, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. everyone is welcome to enjoy their music.

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BOYS ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Steven Harris

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Harris, a senior, was Middleton’s MVP last year and is off to a roaring start again. Harris recently won the 800-meter run and anchored Middleton’s first place 1,600-meter relay team at the Watertown Invitational. He was second in the 800 at the 25-team Nelson Daniels Invite. Harris was also third in the 1,600 and anchored the third place 1,600-meter relay team at the Madison West Relays. “Steven is the perfect anchor for a 1,600 and a 3,200,” Middleton coach Isaac Mezera said. “The guys perform better just knowing they can count on him to bring it home.”

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Bobbi Patrick Patrick, a sophomore, has already competed in six different events — and the Cardinals have had just six meets. Patrick is ranked 14th in the state in the 200 meter run and is part of the Cardinals’ 3,200 meter relay team that’s ranked fourth. Patrick is also a key member of Middleton’s 1,600-meter relay team that’s ranked seventh. “She is a great competitor, which has allowed for a lot of diversity so far this season,” Middleton coach Tara Franklin said of Patrick. “She has a great ‘lead by example’ attitude and is willing and able to run a variety of events. Her sense of humor keeps everyone on their toes … and we are lucky to have her on the MHS track and field team.”

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Shelby Ballweg

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Ballweg, a freshman first baseman, led Middleton on a late-season surge. The Cardinals rolled off four straight wins before falling to DeForest in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal. Ballweg led Middleton with a .448 batting average and was the Cardinals’ leader in on-base percentage (.515). Ballweg finished the year with two home runs, seven doubles and led Middleton in slugging percentage (.672). “We knew Shelby had lots of potential when we brought her up on varsity at the beginning of the season,” Middleton coach Arin Oppermann said. “She could hit the ball hard and could handle the ball well on defense. “She's an extremely focused and hard working player, and it definitely paid off not only for her, but also for us. She worked her way into the starting first base spot early in the season and became our No. 4 batter in our line-up.”

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Reese Felton Felton, a senior right hander, is in the midst of a sensational season. Felton threw a no-hitter against Verona May 10 and hasn’t slowed down since. Felton led Middleton to a 4-1 win over Janesville Craig on May 16 and led the Cardinals to a 14-0 win over Madison La Follette on May 21. Overall, Felton has a 1.48 ERA, has struck out 33 batters in 28 1/3 innings and has walked 22. “Reese has a lot of untapped athletic ability,” Middleton manager Tom Schmitt said. “He is learning to pitch as he goes through his senior year. “He has a bright future in baseball if he chooses to go that route. He has worked at hitting his spots and having the confidence to throw all his pitches at any time to any hitter. “He was overpowering in his no-hit performance. When he has control to throw his curveball for a strike he can be very hard to get a good swing on.”

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