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Council picks newcomer for Dist. 4 Majority opts for youth over experience The Common Council last week selected Urven – a The council’s decision may 27-year-old with well have surprised everyone no prior political in the room, but none more than experience who’s Urven lived in Stoughton Ross Urven.

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for less than two years – to represent Aldermanic Dist. 4 until the April 2014 election. By a 6-3 vote, with one abstention, the council chose Urven over Tim Carter, a 17-year resident who served on the council from April 2008-11 and had been elected council president. Carter

also served as chair of the Public Works Committee and was a member of the Finance, Public Safety and Community Affairs/ Council Policy committees. By paper ballot, Alds. Tim Swadley, David Kneebone, Tom Majewski, Greg Jenson, Tricia Suess and Tom Selsor voted for

Urven, while Sonny Swangstu, Paul Lawrence and council president Eric Hohol voted for Carter. Ald. Ron Christianson recorded a vote of no preference. Following the meeting, an elated Urven said he was very surprised – he seemed almost

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Road repairs planned to north, east Delays, closures expected as highway gets news surface Mark ignatowski Unified Newspaper Group

Drivers can expect travel delays as two stretches of Hwy. 51 are up for repair this month. The first section – east of the city between Spring Road and Hwy. W – gets underway this week. This project will fix about 4.8 miles of the road. Drivers will have to contend with lane closures and flagging operations as crews widen shoulders and lay new asphalt, Wisconsin Department of Transportation project manager Curt Neuhauser told the Hub. “It’s sorely needed,” Neuhauser said of the repairs. The road will remain open during construction, the WisDOT said in a news release, but delays of up to 15 minutes can be expected during daylight hours when flagging operations are taking place. “Access to intersecting roads and properties along Hwy. 51 will have 15-30 minute temporary closures during removal and repaving operations,” the release said. “At times there will be uneven lanes and low shoulders with a grade differential up to 2 inches.” Drivers heading north of the city will have to deal with a detour when about two miles of Hwy. 51 will be closed for repairs starting around Sept. 23. This $1.7 million project aims to fix deteriorating road conditions along a 2.2-mile stretch from South Quam Drive to County Hwy. B (West)/ Hwy. AB, the WisDOT said in a news release. The project is slated for completion in

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City of Stoughton

Lack of growth forces city to consider cutting services For budgeting purposes, new construction less than half a percent Bill livick Unified Newspaper Group

City officials have gotten far enough along on the 2014 budget that one thing is clear: They will almost

certainly have to scale back, if not eliminate, some services next year. That is largely due to the fact that the city is not growing. Its growth rate last year, which determines

how much the city can increase its operating revenue by levying taxes in any given year, was less than 1 percent, said Mayor Donna Olson. “The only way you can increase your operating funds is through net new construction,” she explained. “Our net new

construction equals 0.45 percent. That increases our levy by $30,000.” Olson said department heads are continually looking for ways to implement efficiencies to be more cost effective and improve services.

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Page 12 MERRILL COURIER

August 30, 2013

LEGAL NOTICE One (1) Block One (1) of TP Mathews Addition to the Court Judge Jay R Tlusty. Court Official, on Sept Analysis Study will be on file and open for JEFFREY F. ANNIS City of Merrill. Lincoln County. Wisconsin 17.2013 at 4:00p.m public inspection in the Lincoln County Zoning Case No 2013-IN-33 PROPERTY ADDRESS 1815 W Main St Merrill. You do not need to appear unless you object office and may also be viewed at the Lincoln PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Wl 54452-2139 The petition may be granted if there is no County website at: www co lincoln wi.us 1 An application for informal administration was Gray & Associates, L L.P objection. CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST filed Attorneys for Plaintiff 2. Notice by publication is required Publication of 2. A request by Bit-o-the North Condominium 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 16345 West Glendale Drive this notice is notice to any interested persons owners to restore portions of the shoreline but 23, 1949 and date of death June 11. 2013, was New Berlin, Wl 53151-2841 whose names or addresses are unknown allow for the majority of existing view corridor domiciled in Lincoln County. State of Wisconsin (414) 224-8404 BY THE COURT Hon Jay R Tlusty and fire pit locations to remain The property with a mailing address of W4466 Cypress Bay. Please go to www gray-law com to obtain the bid for August 13, 2013 is located in Section 31.T35N-R6E, in the Merrill, Wl 54452 this sale Paidlo T Cole Town of Bradley, having property addresses of 3. All interested persons waived notice Gray & Associates. LLP is attempting to collect a 1141/2 S Foster St W7170 to W7208 Yukon Trail The tax parcel 4 The deadline for filing a claim against the Mernll.WI 54452 debt and any information obtained will be used for that number is 04 313506 024 000 01 00 The decedent s estate is December 13, 2013 purpose If you have previously received a discharge 715-539-0456 request is being heard under section 21 09(3) 5 A claim may be filed at the Lincoln County in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication BY THE COURT Hon Jay R Tlusty (h) of Lincoln County Ordinances Courthouse, Merrill, Wisconsin, Probate Office should not be construed as an attempt to hold you Published 8/23. 8/30, 9/6, 2013 NOTE A final decision on any of the above requests Becky S Byer, Probate Registrar personally liable for the debt WNAXLP 35L may be made at a later date Items not acted upon April 22, 2013 Published Aug 16.23,30,2013 or laid over will come before the Committee again Craig J Nienow WNAXLP 57L The Committee may but is not obligated to take any 1105 East Main Street NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TERMS Pursuant to said judgment. 10% of the additional testimony Merrill, Wl 54452 "AMENDED" successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale Original applications and materials may be viewed at 715-536-7185 Bar Number 01015178 STATE OF WISCONSIN The Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Committee the Lincoln County Zoning office located at 801 N in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to Published Aug 30. Sept 6, 13, 2013 CIRCUIT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will Sales Street, Merrill, Wisconsin WNAXLP 28L Order Setting Tima to Hear Petition for Special 12, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. to take testimony on the not be accepted) The balance of the successful bid The above heanng will be held in Meeting room #156 Administration items listed below The Committee will also tour the of the Lincoln County Service Center, at 801 N Sales must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier s NOTICE (Formal Administration) Conditional Use request site on Thursday, September Street, Merrill. Wl All parties wishing to be heard check or certified funds no later than ten days after Notice is hereby given that the following application IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF 12, 2013 The tour will depart at 1 00 p.m from the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% are requested to either be present or submit written has been filed Robert E. Ross Lincoln County Service Center. Meeting room #156, comments pnor to the hearing to the Zoning Office with the City Clerk, Merrill. Wisconsin: down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff The Case No 2013-PR-24 at 801 N Sales St., Merrill, Wl property is sold as is' and subject to all liens and Both written and oral testimony will be entered into A petition for the appointment of a special FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT encumbrances 1212 Sports Lounge, LLC the record administrator was filed 1 An amendment to Section 20.1.5 to the PLACE Inside the main entrance of the Lincoln Jared Lee Schmidt, Agent Greta Rusch, Secretary THE COURT FINDS: Lincoln County Floodplain Ordinance (General Published Aug 23, 30, 2013 WNAXLP County Courthouse, City of Merrill 1212 S Center Avenue 52L The decedent, with date of birth Feb 12, 1940 and provisions - Official Maps Based on other DESCRIPTION Commencing at a point Memll, Wl 54452 date of death July 22, 2013 was domiciled in Lincoln Studies) A heanng is being held to solicit 317 feet North and 433 feet West of the quarter section License Period 10/1/13 to 6/30/14 comments on a proposed amendment to the STATE OF WISCONSIN post situated on the North line of Section Fifteen (15),County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of William N Heideman Lincoln County Floodplain Ordinance and CIRCUIT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY City Clerk Township Thirty-one (31) North Range Six (6) East, 801 N Cleveland St.. Memll. Wl 54452 official floodplain maps to include the Doenng Notice to Creditors Published Aug 30. 2013 WNAXLP 14L and running thence South 137 feet, thence East 50 THE COURT ORDERS 1 The petition will be heard at the Lincoln County Dam Failure Analysis Study, dated November, (Informal Administration) feet thence North 137 feet; thence West 50 feet to Courthouse, Merrill Wisconsin, BRI, before Circuit 2012 A copy of the Doenng Dam Failure IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF the Place of Beginning The above being a part of Lot

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT LINCOLN COUNTY ADJOURNED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Casa No. 12-CV-278 Bank of America. NA Plaintiff. vs Nicole R LaFave, David L LaFave and City of Memll Defendants PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 7. 2013 in the amount of S49,499 78 the Sheriff will sell the descnbed premises at public auction as follows ORIGINAL TIME August 13. 2013 at 10 00 am ADJOURNED TIME September 20, 2013 at 10 00

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DONATIONS FOR THE BACKPACKS FOR KIDS PROGRAM Church Mutual’s Employees’ Association raised $ 1,085 for the Backpacks for Kids program through a recent jean day. Pictured (from left) are Jenna Vandenheuvel of the Employees’ Association, Linda Becker from Backpacks for Kids and Employees’Association members Cammie Schielke and Laura Duginski.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ! Officer Mark Heckendorf representing the Merrill Police Association is presenting a check for $500 to this year’s schol! arship Award winner Kendra Oestreich. Kendra was selected from a pool of finalist competing in an essay contest. The scholarship is open to any student who plans to enroll in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a degree in a law enforcement-related field. The Merrill Police Association raises funds through the sale of garbage bags (available at the police department) and | a concert in February. This year the band will be a Patsy Cline tribute from New York.

SUMMER TUTORING IN LITERACY AT KATE GOODRICH Students from Kate Goodrich School just completed a four day Summer Tutoring in Literacy Program. The second graders read in small groups, including vowel work and a review ofreading strategies. They also wrote their own autobiography. The First and fourth students learned about Tall Tales. They read Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan and others. They concluded the week with reader’s theater in which students read their own stories, performed plays and songs. It was a great way to get a jump start on the upcoming school year.

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ished ninth in conference and eleventh at sectionals. If this year’s teams want to continue improving, they will have to overcome experience and leadership obstacles left by graduating seniors from last year. Three of the seven girls are new to the sport and there are only four boys on the team. “Our leaders graduated last year. Last year’s seniors were very good leaders...we’re looking for athletes to fill that void,” explains Head Coach Brian Lewison in reference to the boys team. That being said, the top three performers on the girls team from last year are three of the four returning runners on the girls team, so there is definitely a foundation to build upon for this year’s team. Those runners, Joanna Riihinen, Jade Pinter and Alissa Fritz, have looked solid in early training according to Lewison. Another runner, this time on the boys side, worth watching out for this season is Bryce Dziwulski, who is coming off of his first trip to state last season. Long distance running presents a unique set of challenges for athletes, and Lewison sees that as a place for potential growth with his teams. They need to “become racers instead of runners...in cross coun-

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Preview 2013 O-W Football Team Last year, the and runs the option very Blackhawk Football well. Defensively, he has a Team ended their season nose for the football. And I expect (junior) Jake with a heartbreaking Prepeluh to anchor the ofone-point loss in Hilbert fensive and defensive at the third level of the lines. He has worked hard playoffs. The playoff loss in the off season and has came after the Hawks gotten bigger and stronearned co-conference ger.” championship honors So how have the Hawks along with Athens and been able to start so Loyal. strongly despite so few reTen senior graduated turning starters? from that team and the “We’ve got a group of Hawks are returning young men that are willonly three starters on ofing to work, have a desire fense and four starters on to get better, and are willdefense, but if there has ing to pay a price for sucbeen any drop off in percess. They have been very formance due to the loss coachable to this point— of the leadership and exthey are eager to share perience, it certainly The 2013 Owen-Withee Blackhawks Football Team, Coaches and Staff. Row 1: Jake Prepeluh, Brandon Cwikla, Kenny Wells, Jeremy hasn’t shown so far. The Moffitt, Alex Utke, Albert Goerlitz, Lance Renderman, Phillip Shelton, Jake Ovyn, Kolton Kaduce. Row 2: Allen Truman, Morgan Vetterkind, their acquired knowledge with the underclassmen Hawks have played two Jesse Cwikla, Dylan Giencke, Bryce Niemi, Austin Lew, Fide Lopez, Angel Gonzalez, Kole Karaba. Row 3: Nick Sova, Josiah Goerlitz, and are very supportive of Dustin Pecha, Alex Poehler, Ben Esker, Justin Wundrow, Thai Lampe, Luke Wehrman, John Schmelzer. Row 4: Cody Funk, Will Maki, games so far this season them,” says Laube. Preston Shelton, Darryn Bottlemy, Colton Booth, Joe Stratton, Dominic Pippin, Eric Kitlica, Walker Olson, Luke Renderman. Row 5: Dr. and have won by a comAnd while work ethic bined score of 85-7. They Charles Wirtz and Coaches: Josh Jalling, Bernie Shelton, Jeff Greschner, Terry Laube, Rich Engelbretson, Steve Kadolph, Jeff Strozk, Dan and team chemistry are Prepeluh, Jeff Hurlebaus (Photo courtesy of Frese Frame Photography) opened the season at the bedrock, it doesn’t hurt home with a 45-0 shutout of Wisconsin Rapids As- given up just 159 yards and 123 yards respectively. Leading that defense should be senior linebacker to have athleticism to back those up. sumption and followed that performance up with a “As a team we are athletic and have pretty good quickLance Renderman this year. 40-7 victory over Chippewa Falls McDonell. “Lance Renderman needs to be the heart and soul of ness,” adds Laube. The loss of that experience, if it was noticeable, Laube expects that athleticism and work ethic will the defense at middle linebacker. I expect him to play would most likely show in the offensive line. result in the team improving on a day-by-day basis, “Developing a chemistry in the offensive line will with a high level of excitement and enthusiasm,” states “I expect us to get better each and every day in pracbe very important if we are to establish the ground Laube. In addition to Niemi and Renderman, there will be a tice. If we are able to do that we will be playing a game that we hang our hat on,” explains Head Coach couple of other players to watch this season according much better level of football as the season goes on.” Terry Laube. A long tradition for the Blackhawks is to have a However, it seems that the famous Owen-Withee to Laube, “(Senior) Albert Goerlitz is a good athlete, ex- team motto; Laube’s emphasis on daily improvement run game is as strong as ever. In the Assumption cellent leader and a very quality individual. I expect in practice is represented in this year’s motto, “One game, the Hawks rushed for 470 yards led by junior Albert to make plays on both sides of the ball. As quar- More.” fullback Bryce Niemi’s 254-yard performance. Niemi terback, he has the ability to read the defense and au“Whether it is one more sprint, one more snap, one followed that up with 174-yard showing in Chippewa dible at the line of scrimmage. He has a very good arm more defensive rep, one more game, our goal this year Falls last week, again leading the Hawks who had for this team is to understand how important it is to 255 yards rushing. find it within ourselves to do ‘one more’ and to deLaube expects Niemi to be someone to watch this velop the physical and mental toughness necessary season, “Bryce Niemi will be a playmaker for us ofto create an advantage over our opponent.” WELCOME BACK STUDENTS! fensively. He is quickly developing into a very good Around the Cloverwood Conference, Laube expects running back. His knowledge of the offense and his HAVE A GREAT YEAR!! much more balanced play this year. vision continues to improve. He has improved his “I look for Loyal, Athens, and Greenwood to be the balance and explosiveness up into the hole.” teams to beat based on what they have returning from 715 773-1716 As important as it is for the offensive line to mesh, last season. I look for Thorp to be much improved and the same is equally true for the defensive line. But 715 773-1791 Gilman is always tough as (Head Coach Robin) just like their offensive counterparts, the defensive Rosemeyer does a good job with them up there.” line has come out of the gate strong. Over the course Owen-Withee has an opportunity to establish an of the first two games, Owen-Withee’s defense has early lead in the conference standings this Friday night as they travel to Loyal to take on the Greyhounds, who also have had a 2-0 start in conference. It will be yet another opportunity for the Hawks to win “One More” in their attempt to repeat as conference champs. Story by James Cardinal

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Preview Band happenings this fall by Ryan Gutsch Hello to the Owen-Withee band lovers! I am the new director taking over the reigns this year. Originally from the Wausau area, I have taught in Oconto Falls and Turtle Lake before coming here to O-W. I’m is very thankful for all the help Mr. Scheuer has given me and I am hopeful and very excited to begin the school year after working with the bands for a couple weeks over the summer. This fall season will be very busy! The pep band will be out in full force at each of the home football games and will be able to perform at a volleyball match this season—with hopes that both teams can make it far into the post-season. Homecoming is another big event for the band, and with my background in marching band, you MIGHT even see some new things at homecoming this year. Only time will tell! Of course, the music department will host their fall concert in October. Be sure to come and see the bands and choirs in an extravaganza of entertaining music. You will not regret it! Come out to see the bands this fall—same band, same direction, just a new face at the helm.

Gearing Up for 2013-14 by Bob Houts, O-W District Administrator & High School Principal There is a lot of excitement as we head into the 2013-14 school year, with a lot of new challenges ahead and a few new faces. With the beginning of a new year, everything gets a chance to start over. Sports teams are all undefeated, all students have A’s in all their classes and nobody has been sent to the principal’s office or has detention—yet. We welcome two new staff members this year. Mrs. Lisa Westaby will be joining us as a first grade teacher, replacing Mrs. Victoria Noonan, and Mr. Ryan Gutsch will be our instrumental music teacher, replacing Mr. Jim Scheuer. Both of these teachers have shown great enthusiasm for children and education and we are very excited to have them on our staff. There are many exciting new things this year. Through the hard work of CVTC we are part of a $1 million grant that will provide high-tech training in machining and welding to our students. In partnership with Heartland Coop and Omega Foods we are field testing chicken feed and its impact on Cornish hens with our Animal Ag class. And, we are part of a grant, being written by CESA 10, that would provide $15 million to the 29 school districts participating to personalize instruction for all students, provide technology and move education into the 21st century. One thing that seems to be consistent each school year is that things continually change. Whether it be changes to curriculum, changes to assessments, changes to staff or changes to programs or whatever, we seem to be adapting to change each year. Change is not an easy thing, but we will meet these challenges and provide terrific educational opportunities for our students.

ACT results steady, state among tops in the nation Wisconsin tied with Iowa for the No. 2 spot among states with 50% or more of students taking the ACT college admissions exam, and the state’s composite score held at 22.1, 1.2 points higher than the national average, which was 20.9. Wisconsin had 46,574, or 71%, of its 2013 public and private school graduates take the ACT during their high school career. Of those students, 1,192 or 3% used extended time to complete the exam, an ACTapproved accommodation for eligible students. This is the first year college-reportable scores for accommodated students were included in state and national reports. Both in Wisconsin and nationally, students testing with standard time had a composite score that was 3.5 points higher than the composite score for students testing with extended time. Nationwide, the ACT composite score for 2013 graduates dropped two-tenths of a point from the prior year. The national composite score was 20.9 with 1,799,243 students taking the ACT; 4% of those students (72,202) used the extended time accommodation. Minnesota’s composite score was 23.0, the highest among states that have 50% or more of students taking the ACT. “Our 2013 graduates performed well on the ACT college admissions exam,” said State Superintendent Tony Evers. “We have work to do to get students to take the rigorous coursework that will prepare them for college and careers and will help bridge achievement gaps.” Fifteen years ago, Wisconsin reached a milestone of having two-thirds of all graduates participate in ACT testing. Since then, participation climbed and reached 71% of graduates the past three years. Participation will increase again as Wisconsin joins states that use the ACT as part of their statewide testing programs. Currently, 13 states have incorporated the ACT as part of their statewide assessments, and for 2013, nine states reported that 100% of their graduates took the ACT. Evers proposed that all public high school students take the ACT package of college and career readi-

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ness assessments in his education budget. The governor and state Legislature adopted the state superintendent’s plan, and the 2013-15 state budget included funding for Wisconsin to begin administering the ACT to all public school 11th graders beginning in the 2014-15 school year. Wisconsin legislation also calls for ACT’s PLAN, EXPLORE and WorkKeys exams to be administered as part reforms to Wisconsin’s statewide testing program. “Changes to our statewide assessments are just one of the educational reforms Wisconsin is pursuing to improve student achievement,” Evers said. “We also are working on educator evaluation and instructional practices so every graduate is ready to enter the workforce or continue their education at a college, university or trade school.” Overall, 74% of Wisconsin public and private school graduates took the ACT-recommended core curriculum of four years of English and three years each of mathematics, science and social studies. Wisconsin students taking college preparatory coursework had ACT subject scores that averaged 2.4 points higher than for state students who didn’t take ACT’s “core curriculum”. Disparities among racial and ethnic groups in Wisconsin are very apparent in course-taking patterns, composite scores and college readiness benchmark results. Also new from ACT for 2013 was a change in the reading and science college-readiness benchmark scores. The reading score needed to meet the college readiness benchmark went from 21 to 22, and the science cut score went from 24 to 23. ACT said the benchmark scores were updated to reflect its most recent college coursework research. College readiness benchmarks predict the likelihood of student success in a credit-bearing first-year college course in each specific subject area. In Wisconsin, 80% of 2013 graduates who took the ACT earned one or more college readiness benchmark scores and 50% earned three or more benchmark scores. Nationally, 39% of graduates earned three or more benchmark scores.

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The opening of school brings more traﬃc and more children out walking or playing near busy streets and intersections. Slow down, look and listen...protect our future. Let’s keep the kids in our community safe. This safety message brought to you courtesy of the following: Wittenberg True Value Hanke’s Sentry Foods Rightway Propane Hanson Sanitation & Excavating, Inc. Wittenberg Telephone Company Community First Bank Low Brothers Lumber Bob’s Catering Drs. Raymond and Erin Goga Country Fresh Meats Business & More Subway/Frosty Freeze of Hatley Wittenberg Area Chamber of Commerce Meverden Excavating LLC Kropf’s Meat Processing Buntrock Livestock Banner Banks Top Brass Inc.

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Packer Mural Begins! Tuesday, September 3rd, artists Alicia Rheal and Carole Bersin began working on the Packer mural at Hanke’s Sentry Foods at 110 S. Mission St. in Wittenberg. Last week Hanke’s Sentry wall was primed and the scaffolding was put in place. The painting will take approximately 4 weeks – the first two weeks in September and the last week of September and the first week of October. Stop by to check out the process. If you want to be a part of the Four area students participated in the 2nd annual Kolor for Kids 5K Fun Run. This event was held at the Grand Rapids Lions Club in Wisconsin Rapids. All proceeds raised went to the Children’s Miracle Packer Mural, Walls of Wittenberg has been taking donations to Network. You start the run wearing a spotless white T-shirt and end up looking like a rainbow after help pay for the mural by offering to have the artists add your face to the scene. There is 1 face left in the $500 spot and 4 faces left at being blitzed with colored cornstarch powder along the route. the $750 locations. This opportunity ends on September 20th. Call Elaine Diffor at 715-253-2991. Be a part of history! Getting blitzed were: Brenden Randall, Taylor Bushman, Andy Meverden and MiKayle King.

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By the end of summer vacation, students might not remember everything they learned the previous school year. Likewise, drivers may have forgotten some of the laws that protect students walking, biking or riding buses to and from school. “Children and teens don’t always pay attention to nearby traffic, so drivers should expect the unexpected. They will need to slow down and proceed cautiously when approaching students who are walking or riding bikes. They also will need to be particularly careful around school buses that are loading or unloading passengers,” says Captain Nicholas Wanink of the Wisconsin State Patrol North Central Region. Stop for school buses According to Wisconsin law, drivers must stop a minimum of 20 feet from a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing. Drivers must stop whether the bus is on their side of road, on the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection they are approaching. However, drivers are not required to stop for a school bus if they are traveling in the opposite direction on the other side of a divided roadway separated by a median or other physical barrier. When they are passed illegally, school bus drivers are authorized to report the violator to a law enforcement agency and a citation may be issued. The owner of the vehicle, who might not be the offending driver, will then be responsible for paying the citation. A citation for failure of a vehicle to stop for a school bus costs $326.50 with four demerit points. If reported by a school bus driver, the vehicle owner’s liability for the illegal passing of a bus costs $326.50 with no demerit points. Students walking to school State law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians: ·Who have started crossing an intersection or crosswalk on a walk signal or on a green light if there’s no walk signal. ·Who are crossing the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection where there are no traffic lights or control signals. ·When a vehicle is crossing a sidewalk or entering an alley or driveway. In addition, drivers may not legally overtake and pass any vehicle that has stopped for pedestrians at an intersection or crosswalk. Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians who are legally crossing roadways may be issued citations that cost approximately $175 to $326 (depending on the type of violation) along with four demerit points assessed on their license. The cost of the citation increases if it’s the second violation within one year. A citation for passing a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians costs $326.50 with three demerit points. Students biking to school When drivers are passing bicycles traveling in the same direction, they must leave a safe distance of no less than 3-feet of clearance and must maintain that clearance until they have safely passed the bicycle. A violation of the state law that requires drivers to overtake and pass bicyclists safely costs a total of $200.50 with three demerit points. The cost for a second violation within four years increases to $263.50 with three points. Captain Wanink says, “As another school year begins, we are asking all motorists to be patient, cautious and attentive whenever they are near students who are walking, biking or riding a bus.”

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Mukwonago Publications’ readers were asked to vote for their favorites and the results are in. The following businesses were voted “Simply the Best” in their respective categories. Names in blue represent - repeat winners; Names in red represent - three time winners Category........................................... Winner Automotive Service

Auto Ser & Repair Center ...... River Crest Tire & Auto Auto Body Shop ...................... Fleury’s Body Repair Auto Parts Store ........ Mukwonago Auto Parts - NAPA Car Wash ........................ River’s Edge Wash & Lube New Car Dealer................................. John Amato Ford Oil Change Place.................... River Crest Tire & Auto Tire Dealer ............................. River Crest Tire & Auto Used Car Dealer................................ John Amato Ford

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Overall Restaurant............................Fork in the Road Bar & Pub Type.............. The Boneyard Pub & Grille Breakfast ....................... Blue Bay Family Restaurant Brunch...................... Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge Buffet ..................................................Chen’s Kitchen Burgers ....................................Boneyard Pub & Grill Café/Diner............................................... Hidden Café Catering.................... Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge Chinese/Asian .....................................Chen’s Kitchen Cocktail Lounge....... Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge Coffee Shop...............................Espresso Love Coffee Dessert............................................ Sally’s Sweet Shop Exceptional Service ........................... Fork in the Road Family Restaurant ........ Blue Bay Family Restaurant Fish Fry .................... Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge Dinner ................................................ Fork in the Road Ice Cream/Custard ..........................................Culver’s In a Historic Building.......................Fork in the Road Italian ...........................................Mario’s Restaurant Lunch ..............Tied: Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge ............................................................. and Hidden Cafe Mexican.................................................. Antigua Real Pizza............. Mario’s Natural Roman Pizza & Pasta Scenic View.............. Pieper Porch Winery & Vineyard Seafood .................... Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge Sports Bar Type.............. The Boneyard Pub & Grille Steak......................... Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge Supper Club ............. Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge

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Accountant ............................ David H. Gilliland, CPA Bank ........................................................Citizens Bank Financial Planning Advisor ............................................. ......................................Edward Jones - Gary Martens Insurance Agency............................ House of Insurance Mortgage Broker......................................Citizens Bank

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Carpet & Floor Coverings... Professional Construction Inc Home Builder.......................................Knutson Bros. II Home Remodeler .................................Knutson Bros. II Heating & Air Conditioning .......................................... ..................... Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditiong Landscape Company. ................................ ESP Mowing Plumbing ..................... Martens Plumbing & Heating Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs ............. Poolside Pools & Spa Roofing.............................................. SemperFi Roofing Water Softener/Conditioner ............. Guthrie and Frey

Medical Services

Chiropractor .................................... Chiropractic First Dental Office or Clinic Mukwonago Family Dentistry Doctor’s Office or Clinic..............................Pro Health Pharmacy........................................... Miller Pharmacy Vision Care.................................. Family Vision Center

Category........................................... Winner Places to Shop

Bakery .............................................Sally’s Sweet Shop Bicycles & Exercise Equip ............. Won-A-Go Biking Bird Seed, Animal Feed and Supply.. Friends of Nature Crafts & Hobbies ...........................................Polkadots Department Store ...............................................Peebles Discount Store............................................... Wal-Mart Eyeware...................................... Family Vision Center Farmers Market ............Mukwonago Farmers Market Florist ......................................... Garden Party Florist Gas/Convenience Store ............................. 5 Star Citgo Gift/Collectables Shop ......................................... TIED: ....................... Garden Party Florist, The Country Porch Greenhouse ......................................... 3 D Greenhouse Grocery Store ............................................Pick ‘N Save Hardware/Home Improvement Store ............................. ............................................... Wardens Ace Hardware Jeweler .............................................. Bartle’s Jewelers Lawn & Garden Center....................The Garden Mart Meat/Butcher..............Bucky’s Fine Meats & Sausage Musical Instruments/Lessons .........................................Muwonago String Academy Pet Food & Supplies ......................... End of the Leash Resale Shop.......................................My Sisters Closet Specialty Market ....... Bucky’s Fine Meats & Sausage Wine/Liquor .............. Pieper Porch Winery & Vineyard

Professional Services

Assisted Living Facility .......................... Linden Ridge Attorney or Legal Firm ............Dave Hudec Law Office Cell Phone Service....................................U.S. Cellular Computer Repair............ A- Team Computer Services Day Care/Child Care..........................Kids Connection Day Spa............................................... Woodhouse Spa Funeral Provider................................... Schmidt Bartlett Hair Salon ................................... Hair Care Company Nail Salon..............................................Look of Luxury Newspaper...........................Living Mukwonago Chief Pet Boarding............................... Lucky Dog Day Care Pet Grooming ...................................Pet-icured Pooches Photographer ..........................You-nique Photography Preschool............................................................... TIED ....... St. Johns Lutheran Preschool and Kids Connection Real Estate Company...................................3 WAY TIE ................ Shorewest, Realty Executives, Benefit Realty Realtor.....................................................Dawn Scaffidi Senior Living Facility .............................Linden Grove TV Service Provider..................... Time Warner Cable Veterinarian .................. Mukwonago Animal Hospital

Recreation Providers

Bowling Center ...........................................Jay’s Lanes Driving Range ............................ National Golf Center Health Club or Fitness Center............................ YMCA Live Music Place................................................... TIED ........................................ Music Cafe and Alpine Valley Local Tourist Attraction .............Old World Wisconsin Outdoor Power Sports Dealer ... Mukwonago Yamaha Sport & Marine Dealer ....................East Troy Marina

Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You to all our readers for taking the time to complete and send in your surveys -The winner of the one year subscription is Sarah Rubino

Readers applaud local businesses By CAROL SPAETH-BAUER csbauer@jrn.com

From capturing life’s memories to recognizing sensational service or the best kept secrets in the Mukwonago Publications area, readers recognized the best of area businesses in the 2013 Simply the Best readers poll. Nearly 300 entries with 2,300 votes outpaced last year’s poll with 1,775 votes from 164 entries. Whether online or by sending completed polls to the Mukwonago Publications office, readers applauded businesses for providing “quality care that has made a difference,” “awesome customer service, clean and friendly atmosphere,” and for “providing that extra bit to help all customers.” The chiropractic category gained the most votes with 84, followed by 79 votes in the overall restaurant category and 63 for banks. YouNique Photography captured the most votes with 45, with Chiropractic First collecting 42 votes, followed closely by Fork in the Road with 41 votes. For the first time this year, the poll honors three-time winners with 31 different businesses recognized for the third time as “Simply the Best” in their categories and 22 second-year winners. The poll illustrates the variety of consumer options available locally to readers from automotive services, to dining, financial services, home improvement,

medical providers, professional services or just great places to shop. The bar or pub category received the highest amount of different nominees with 18 and the exceptional restaurant service category followed close behind with 17 different nominees. Designed to showcase area businesses available for readers, the list highlights some of the best places (in readers’ eyes) to shop, eat, bank, or seek professional services. If word of mouth is the best advertising, readers responding to the poll have provided many recommendations for local businesses by voting them, “Simply the Best” in the Mukwonago area. With a long list of businesses spanning a number of different categories, it’s impossible to highlight every business readers chose as their favorites. However, this special section provides a glimpse of some of those voted the best in the area. Take a look at some of the selections and learn a little more about what these businesses bring to the Mukwonago area business climate and to the community. The list of winners could easily become a quick reference when seeking medical or professional services, or it could act as a bucket list of places to try when dining out or looking for the best place to shop. As one reader stated, “Thank you for the opportunity to honor those area businesses who have gone out of their way to serve me in the past year.”

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Honorable Mentions Categories below received only one vote per business

Cabinets ...........TIED ONE VOTE EACH Professional Construction Inc., ...... Mukwonago Remodeling, The Country Craftsman, Callins Woodwork Fireplaces ......Mukwonago Remodeling, Wisconsin Chimney Technicians Garage Builder ........................ Mukwonago Remodeling, Urban Herriges Windows.............................................................. Mukwonago Remodeling Window Treatments.. Mukwonago Remodeling, JT Interiors in East Troy Furniture/Appliances........................... Grand Appliance, Genesee Depot, .................... The Country Porch, Mukwonago, Verlo Mattress, Waukesha, Outdoor Power Equipment .................................. Wales Lawn & Garden, ...............Wardens Ace Hardware, Muwkonago Outdoor Power Equipment House Cleaning.................................................. Regi Brinkman, Patt Scott Travel Agency ............................................. Bon Voyage Travel, Waterford

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For the third year in a row, Fleury’s Body Repair earned the most votes for the best auto body shop in the automotive service category, while River’s Edge Wash and Lube claimed the spot as the best car wash for the second year. Rounding out the auto category were Amato Ford, selected as the best new car dealer and best used car dealer with Rivercrest Auto coming out on top in three categories for best auto service and repair center, oil change place and tire dealer. Looking for auto parts? Head to NAPA,

General Manager Matt Weinstock says Amato is “driving to make you happy,” and points to the third party warranty on any used vehicle under 100,000 miles that Amato sells as a key to its success. “Even if you move, you’ll still have a warranty,” said Weinstock. “You don’t have to service the car here.” Being one of the only dealers in the country to offer a three-day return policy on used cars, unless there is a special event sale, “that’s

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Nick Martin hops in a Ford hybrid for a test drive during Drive 4 UR School, a fundraising event for the Mukwonago High School bands on May 18. Amato Ford, Mukwonago, which won best new car dealer and best used car dealer in “Simply the Best,” teamed up with the Mukwonago Band Boosters for the event providing cars for test rides. The MHS band received $20 from the Ford Motor Co. for every household that had one participant test drive a car.

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Ford pedal car for the kiddies to pedal around the showroom — and the popcorn. “We have the best popcorn in Mukwonago,” said Weinstock. “Customers stop in for

coffee and popcorn (when passing by).” Amato Ford has been family-owned for more than 50 years. Weinstock is involved in the community serving on the Board of Directors for the Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and receiving the 2012

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Rivercrest Tire and Auto owner Mike Kuzba and his staff know most of the customers that walk in for service on their vehicles. “We’re not an impersonal chain franchise that has different personnel every time the customer walks in,” said Kuzba.

Community Impact Award for community service. Amato hosted several bingo nights to benefit the Mukwonago Food Pantry where people could bring in non-perishable items for the food pantry and play bingo for free. Being a prominent business owner, Weinstock collected prize donations from other businesses. “I was able to get the other businesses in town on board,” said Weinstock. “Some offered a prize each night.” Weinstock even admits to a Jingle Bells Beatbox on YouTube, spinning off one of those events. Amato’s community outreach didn’t stop there as the car dealership did a fundraiser for Mukwonago High School bands this summer, Drive 4Ur School, where Ford would pay $20 for every test drive, with more than 180 people qualifying for the donation, according to Weinstock.

Auto is the place to go for auto care, judging from the Simply the Best Readers Poll. Rivercrest prides itself in being the largest family-owned and operated tire and auto dealer in the Mukwonago area, according to the website. Founded in 1997, owner Mike Kuzba built the company’s reputation by offering the best prices on tires and providing the best range of auto services in the region. “Today, we’re a high-tech operation,” said Kuzba. “But, it's not just technology that we pride ourselves on — it’s also that we still know most of our customers on a first-name basis. We’re not an impersonal chain franchise that has different personnel every time the

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From burgers to wine, dining at its best By CAROL SPAETH-BAUER csbauer@jrn.com

For being the new kid on the block and what one reader described as “the best kept secret around,” Pieper’s Porch Winery won not only the best scenic view for dining, but also the best place to shop for wine or liquor. Longtime favorite, as noted by the numerous three-time category wins, Lakeside Restaurant and Lounge, dominated the dining experience alongwiththree-timeoverallwinner Fork in the Road. The Boneyard Pub and Grille made its presence known with wins in several categories, including two, threetime wins. Some winners brought little surprise, like best buffet and Chinese for Chen’s Kitchen, best ice creamorcustardforCulver’s,best pizzaforthethirdyearforMario’s NaturalRomanPizzaandPastaor bestfamilyrestaurantforBlueBay Family Restaurant. For the sec-

ondyear,HiddenCafewonasbest cafe and Espresso Love Coffee as best coffee shop. Relatively new to the scene and voted as best in the dessert category is Sally’s Sweet Shop, described by one reader as “nothing less than amazing.” Pieper’s Porch Family-owned and operated on 11 acres of open woods with views of the Vernon Marsh point to the reason Pieper’s Porch Winery and Vineyard took top honors forscenicview.Withabout28different wines available at various times, wines like the River Road Red or Lemon Wine may be the reason for the local winery being chosen as the best for shopping when it comes to wine and liquor. “I believe the community we’reinhasreallyenjoyedcoming to visit,” said owner Kathy Pieper. “We’ve heard time and time Staff photo by Phil Marks again, ‘thank you for being here.’” Offering full wine tastings, Readers listed Lakeside Restaurant and Lounge as a favorite in several areas of dining winery tours and lessons on the experience. proper way to taste wine adds to theVernonMarshoncedonewith the Best poll, placing in the top10 the excellent customer service their wine tasting. in a Milwaukee poll lightened the that backs Pieper’s Porch Winer“It’s just a nice, relaxing atmo- element of surprise somewhat as y’s great product. sphere,” Pieper added. she thanked everyone who voted People are welcome to bring a While Pieper was a little surPlease see FOOD, Page 7 snack and enjoy the scenic view of prised by the results of the Simply

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me.” “Ihavetheprivilegeandhonor to work with a wonderful staff,” said Stevens. Stevenshadbeenintherestaurant industry for 50 years, starting atadrive-ininBradley,Ill.flipping burgers for 55 cents an hour. When his boss gave him a 10cent raise, he made a big deal out of it. From there he worked his way through big corporations like Golden Bear, Big Boy, Holiday Inn, and Chancery restaurants. While Stevens likes to change thingsupabit,themacandcheese is “by far” the favorite Fork in the Road menu item. Guests can change it up a bit by adding three ingredients to the Wisconsin favorite. Additionally, Fork in the Road offers daily specials, extra specials, hand-cut steaks among other popular menu choices. Stevens thanks “customers for putting up with me,” and his staff “for putting up with me.”

“That’s what we're here for — we try to be the best,” said Troy Schoenrock, owner of The Lakeside Restaurant and Lounge. “We take great pride in trying to be the best.” Schoenrock credits Lakeside’s great customers, great staff and great food for its multiple threetime wins in the Simply the Best Staff photo by Carol Spaeth-Bauer Readers Poll. One of the menu favorites at Fork in the Road is the restaurant’s mac and cheese, according to Bringingmanyyearsofrestauowner Dennis Stevens. rant experience to Lakeside, Schoenrock uses the best prodbroadcasting sporting events, the great food choices where par- popular menu items along with ucts to make menu items from sport memorabilia decorating the ents can bring their kids and you some specialty burger like the scratch. House-aged, hand-cut wallsandburgersmadeonlyfrom have the makings of a good family Boneyard burger and the cowboy meats mean every steak is cut to fresh meat, specially ground and restaurant. burger, Jones added. order and are a local favorite, delivered fresh from a local mar“Kids are always welcome. As Jones thanked voters for alongwithdaily“AllYouCanEat” ket, its easy to see how the Bone- Parents like the food. Kids like the their business, “we’ll continue to specials. The Friday night fish fry yard Pub and Grille was chosen as atmosphere with the TV,” said strive to get better” and provide is “phenomenal,” Schoenrock Boneyard the best in three categories. owner Jim Jones. customers with what they are added. With multiple televisions Add having 20 beers on tap to Cheeseburgers are the most looking for, he said. Nestled along the shores of Phantom Lake, The Lakeside has been providing “a fun, friendly, Voted 2013 Mukwonago relaxing and inviting atmoReader’s Poll Simply the sphere”forMukwonagoareadinBest Hardware/Home ers since the summer of 1999, acImprovement Store cording to the restaurant’s website. “Hardware/Home Thank You Improvement Store” “Thank you for voting us simply the best,” said Schoenrock. For Voting For Us! “That is our goal every single day — to be the best.”

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Plenty of shopping options in Mukwonago area When it comes to shopping in Mukwonago, voters made their choices clear with numerous repeat and three-time winners in this category. From biking to beef and crafts to hardware, Mukwonago offers a little bit of everything. Repeatedly customers refer to service and quality when talking about their favorite places to shop. Ace Hardware, a three-time winner in the hardware and home improvement area goes “above and beyond to ensure that the customer leaves with confidence that their project is done right,” according to owners Patti Cupery and Brian Szajna. “Our staff treats all projects like they were their own and truly enjoys helping our customers achieve their end results,” said

Cupery. “We strive to provide the best customer service in the area. Mukwonago as a whole from the people to the businesses to the schools to the municipalities have become friendly faces to our staff and our staff looks forward to helping them.” Cupery and Szajna built the Mukwonago hardware store in 1996. It has been family-owned and operated since 1982. Ace participates in the Mukwonago Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Midnight Magic event each December, along with other community involvement. “Since Mukwonago has been loyal to our business, we like giving back what we can to the community,” Cupery added. “We do our best to help out the local schools and charitable organizations.” Another business voted again this year as Simply the Best for gas and convenience stores, also

sees the value in giving back to the community. A customer appreciation day at 5 Star CITGO in Mukwonago kicked off the 5 Star “Be a Star, Buy a Star,” program, which ran from July 12 through 19 to benefit the Mukwonago YMCA. Customers could buy “Star Blocks” with all proceeds going to the YMCA’s Community Support Campaign, a program that offers financial assistance for memberships, youth programs and community programs like SPLASH, according to a news release. “The new YMCA just opened in September 2012, so we want to do what we can to support it,” said Darwin Greenwald, owner of the 5 Star CITGO, whose family donated the land on which the Mukwonago YMCA was built. Greenwald also serves on the Mukwonago YMCA Board of Directors. “Families make up 75-percent of the YMCA's

membership, and that makes their services so important to our community. One hundred percent of the money from our fundraising will stay in the Mukwonago area for local people in need.” From a successful family-run

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Medical services popular among voters Family Dentistry took it’s third what makes my career so reSimply the Best Dental Office or warding. I am blessed to wake up each day and know I am helping Clinic. It’s quite clear from our 2013 parents raise healthier kids and Chiropractic FIRST Simply the Best survey that that the parents are also giving Mukwonago Chief readers are Dr. Mark Davis leads a team more focus to their health and very passionate about the high at Chiropractic FIRST to im- will be able to spend longer level of medical care available in prove patient health in an effort healthier lives with their chiltheir community. With world- to reduce the risk of pain and ill- dren,” Davis said on his website. class medical services and phar- ness in the first place. PreventaComments from patients at maceutical care and options for tive care has found it’s place in Chiropractic FIRST include chiropractor and wellness ser- medicine and Chiropractic friendly service and noticeable vices, families in the area have an FIRST has proved it’s position in changes in illness and pain freabundance of options to find the that field to local residents. quency. For Davis, it’s just part right location for their needs At 603 N. Rochester Street in of his job. without having to sacrifice any Mukwonago, Chiropractic “I love watching the sick get of their desires. FIRST offers services for all ages well. We get to see entire families Chiropractors were the high- and treatments ranging from grow up healthy,” Davis said. est vote-receiving category and ADHD, general pain, colic, ear “We’re the 7up of healthcare, Chiropractic FIRST rose to the infections, headaches, pregnan- we’re just really different than top for the second year in a row. cy, stress, whiplash, wellness and most others. We’re not the There were also two three-year more. cheapest, but we’re the best; the winners; Miller Pharmacy took “Knowing that parents un- results speak for themselves.” the Simply the Best Pharmacy derstand the benefits of chiroaward while Mukwonago practic care for their children is Miller Pharmacy Miller Pharmacy is a threetime winner in the Simply the Best Pharmacy category. At 801 We would like to thank the local communities for the trust Staff photo by Carol Spaeth-Bauer N. Rochester Street, Miller Pharand the privilege of allowing our staff to serve your families macy has been a community The Chiropractic FIRST mascot greets people along the parade By KAITLIN PHILLIPS

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staple since 1927. With an emphasis on personal and professional service, it’s success and tradition has been a family affair. Pat Vendehey now owns Miller Pharmacy, but it was her grandfather who opened the business in downtown Mukwonago and built the current location in 1975. Vandehey continues their practice of caring for each patient’s health needs. “Our intent is to educate our patients about their medications. We want you to feel free to ask us any questions you may have with your drug therapy. The end result is a healthier, safer, and satisfied patient,” says the Miller Pharmacy website. Customers often say they appreciate that those at Miller Pharmacy know them by name and like being a person rather than a number or prescription.

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“I truly think that patient care and customer service is number one. That’s what makes us unique. In the age that we’re in right now that’s lacking in a lot of facilities throughout the country,” Vandehey said. “We try to get to know our patients one on one and be able to take care of them in regards to both their pharmaceutical needs and as a person.” Mukwonago Family Dentistry Mukwonago Family Dentistry has a long history serving Mukwonago residents. Their location on 1210 Marsh View Drive is state-of-the-art and their staff is known as both skilled and friendly. With a diverse skill set, the dentists at Mukwonago Family Dentistry do everything from cosmetic work to root canal therapy, implant dentistry, and general check-ups. According to their website,

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the put an emphasis on patient care and remain dedicated to the families they serve in a warm and inviting setting. They maintain daily emergency time and have a dentist on call for their patients after-hours if necessary. “I think we treat our patients the way we would like to be treated ourselves,” said dentist Tom McKeever, “With the number of doctors we have here we have a number of different personalities to match up with specific patients wishes and I think that’s an asset because we are all a little bit different.” McKeever said it makes his job easier to have a great staff and great patients in Mukwonago to work with. “Our experience staff and doctors have treated multiple generations of families in Mukwonago,” said dentist Bryon Hawks. “We are proud of our 40 years of service to the people of the community and we appreciate their support.”

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Banking was one of the top three categories to receive votes this year. Readers had several great options in the area, but selected Citizen’s Bank as this year’s winner of best Bank and best Mortgage Broker, both a first win after previously being runner-up. House of Insurance was a

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them through a variety of products and services that will best meet their needs.” Edward Jones’ Gary Martens Edward Jones is a nationwide branch of financial planning advisers who work to help clients reach their serious long-term financial goals. The company

prides itself on relationships which is exactly one of the reasons Martens was voted Simply the Best Financial Planning Adviser. “Being in the small town and knowing your customers faceto-face and having that relationship is important. Every time someone calls they will get a person that knows them and their situation,” said Gary’s wife Lynn. “He does the best he can for people. He really wants to do well for people and he’s not doing it for

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himself.” The firm is conveniently located in Mukwonago, and according to Martens, has a deep commitment to a personal approach. House of Insurance House of Insurance in Mukwonago was voted best insurance agency. A division of independent agents, House of Insurance strives to provide a personal and community driven experience for each of it’s clients.

sure he is doing what’s best for the customer ultimately makes his job less stressful. “I love going to work every day. Everybody looks at insurance and goes ‘yuck!’ but the bottom line is I’m really helping people. I get to know people and find out what they need help with,” O’Heran said. “For most people it’s boring or complicated but it comes down to that we care and I care so I make sure they don’t have to worry about it or be overwhelmed by it.”

In Mukwonago Dan O’Heron, Michael A Cross, Stacy Sievert and Elizabeth Dyba work with clients on choosing the best policy with excellent service and competitive prices. “We believe you can get anything you want if you help other people get what they want,” O’Heron said. “We focus on doing whats best for our customers whether its staying where they are or making the switch, it’s what’s best for them.” O’Heron said that making

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Professional services of big cities with the friendly neighborhood care of community highlight this year’s winners for Simply the Best in the professional services category. Whether it’s specialty care, variety or attention to detail, Mukwonago Simply the Best voters picked businesses and services that treat them like family. Three-time winners included Linden Ridge, US Cellular, ATeam Computer Services, Woodhouse Day Spa, Living Mukwonago Chief, You-nique Photography, Time Warner Cable and Mukwonago Animal Hospital. Ties for preschool and real estate showed just how competitive some voting got and nail salon Look of Luxury and funeral provider Schmidt Barlett were firsttime winners this year. Here are just a few of the “simply the best”

In the earliest precursor to the Mukwonago Chief, the Mukwonago What-Not was published for just a hand-full of issues in 1879. It featured stories of visiting neighbors, new buildings, and notices of ill health. It cost one dollar per year and was edited by Francis Craig and published by Crystal Printing Corporation. By1887 a new paper, the Mukwonago Mail was started by James I. Torner, but only lasted one year. It was January 2 of 1889 when the Mukwonago Chief ran it’s first issue. published by founder Dan Camp. Newspapers have come a long way since then. This year the Mukwonago Chief announced it’s new initiative. “We are where you are” takes reporters and photographers out of the office and helps them report from the field.

Not only are they recording the news as it’s happening, they are interacting with the community on a regular basis. “Technology is transforming the way all of us do our business. Over a century ago, local newspapers were often filled with the contents of letters mailed from hundreds of miles away and weeks old. Today, we can deliver the news instantly. It’s one of the most exciting times to be a journalist,” said Editor-in-Chief Scott Peterson. “Even a generation ago, newspapers were confined by technology to newsrooms to get access to fax lines, telephones and computer networks. Today, every reporter can be in the field and have instant access to the technology that transports his stories, photos and tweets around the world.” The papers went from the somewhat sporadic publications of the late 1800s to the constantly updating website, reporters who

tweet locally, timely updates and weekly publications that readers voted simply the best for the third year. LindenGrove

LindenRidge was voted best assisted living facility for the third year in a row and LindenGrove won best senior living facility for the third year in a row showing voters appreciate the services offered by the company. LindenGrove has offered assisted living at their Mukwonago Campus since 1998. They help residents maintain an independent lifestyle with 24/7 assistance when needed. “There are those who come in and go home but especially to the elders that live here permanently, it’s making sure that we are offering the security and the atmosphere that is going to make them comfortableanddevelopalevelof trustthattheyarebeingtakencare of,” said administrator Vern

Larson. “For the families, we are offering the best service we can from a customer service stand point so they don’t have to worry about their loved ones who may be here.” The campus has three divisions including LindenGrove for in-patient and out-patient postacute rehabilitation and longtermskillednursingcare.LindenRidge offers assisted living apartments and support services. LindenCourtisamemorycarehome meant to ensure individuals with early to middle dementia feel secure in a home familiar to them. Each level of care provides oversight of medication, meal preparation, housekeeping and assistance with personal care. “I have such a terrific team here at Linden Grove that makes coming to work enjoyable,” Larson said. “Being here and serving elderly residents every day is Please see PROFESSIONAL, Page 15

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enjoyable. You have a great feeling knowing you are enhancing their lives on a daily basis. You leave knowing that what we do really makes a difference. We try to offer them as much home as we can and we make them a part of our family.” LindenGrove also appears on the U.S. News World Report of 2013 Best Nursing Homes. “It gives me a great amount of shared pride with all of the staff that works here that day in and day out really look out for our eldersastheirfamily.Ourstaffreally sincerely understand all of the medical issues our residents deal with and become personally attentivetoalltheneedsofthoseresidents,” Larson said. LindenGrove is also in the midstofanaddition.Bytheendof summer,thefacilitywillhaveadded an additional 15 single-room suites meant for rehabilitation. The suites have their own private

dining room and space. “Our new rehabilitation unit will be separate but connected to our existing care facility and will offer all the rehabilitation services aswellasahospitalityfocusedstay with us,” Larson said. “They will have more meal choices and their own common area. They will be recovering in an area solely designated for those residents who rehabilitate and go back home.” You-nique Photography For the third-year in a row, You-nique Photography took home to honor of Simply the Best PhotographerintheMukwonago area. Owned by Pat Hitt, You-nique Photography has been in the area since1983.Formorethan30years the studio has photographed weddings, senior portraits, family moments, products and business members. Hitt strives to provide a one-on-one experience to effectively capture the most important moments. With 4000 square feet, Hitt calls his business “Hollywood of Mukwonago.”

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“I enjoy working with people andmakingpeoplesmile,making people look as good as they can in their photos. I enjoy the creativity of it,” Hitt said. “I’m shooting weddings of brides who I photographed as babies and senior portraits of the children of my first senior portraits here in Mukwonago. I guess my business has really come full circle.” Hitt explained that photography has changed a lot in the past 30, even 15, years. His darkroom has been replaced by a computer and the process of watching the photograph develop has become a process of creating magical images in digital form. “It is exciting keeping up with all the changing technology. I feel so fortunate to have been able to experience both the old and the new,” Hitt said. “With all the changes and being voted “Best Photographer” for the past three years, I felt inspired to update my image on the 30th anniversary of my business.” You-nique Photography will soon be known by another name:

Best Photography. “Mynewname,“BestPhotography” incorporates all aspects of photography within the digital revolution in the photographic industry. I am doing a lot more business and related shoots. I still specialize in people photography but I am also branching out more and more into commercial photography,” Hitt said. Mukwonago Animal Hospital The Mukwonago Animal Hospital is a third year winner for best veterinarian. The full-service teamofveterinariansarecommitted to provide personal attention of the unique concerns of each individual pet owner and unique temperament of each pet. Since 1983,theirservicesandfacilitiesin the Mukwonago area have been designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets and early detection and treatment as the pet ages. JillHagen,officermanager,explained that Mukwonago Animal Hospital has a staff that truly en-

joys their work and understand “When we started we were a single doctor practice in a little building. As the town grew and the number of people grew, we’ve gotten bigger,” Hagen said. “The relationships we have are neat because we’ve seen generations of familiesgrowupinthecommunity. We’ve had families bring in their kids and pets and those kids grow-up and live in this community and then bring their pets here too. We have changed but so has the community and we’ve all grown together. ” Hagen said that winning the Simply the Best veterinarian awardvalidatesthehardworkbya dedicated and skilled staff to provide quality service to both pets and their owners. “Everydayisdifferent,”Hagen said. “Today I may cry because a family is loosing a pet they’ve had for ten, even 20, years. But tomorrowthatfamilythatlosstheirpeta monthagomaybecominginwith the new pet or the new family member and that makes it all worth it.”

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Scott Bergman (center), regional director of Executive Connection, explains the Citgo Loyalty Program to Citgo Fueling Good road trip guys Diego (left) and Adam during a stop at the 5 Star Citgo in Mukwonago on July 12. 5 Star Citgo was the winner in the best gas/convenience store category.

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There certainly is no shortage of things to do in Mukwonago. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful summer day or a cold blistery winter night, there is year-round fun at the dozens of recreation oriented locations in the area. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poll show a combination of three-year winners and brand new arrivals for a variety of fun. Mukwonago Yamaha A three-time winner, familyowned and operated Mukwonago Yamaha has been in the community since 2004. The Silkworth family owns the operation that provides motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobile, scooter and generator equipment. They sell all brands of used equipment and new Yamaha equipment. Customers walk away talking about friendly service and great selection. The website shows dozens of named and anonymous comments that testify to the quality of services they offer. After winning last year Rick Silkworth, owner, revealed his secret to success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always said I treat people the way Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be treated.â&#x20AC;?

winner of best bowling center in the area. Around since 1968, Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lanes has established itself in the community with leagues, special events, and of course great bowling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a family business for more than 40 years and we have a lot of repeat customers,â&#x20AC;? said Jeff Jay, owner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived here my whole life and it means a lot to be a part of this community. We get along real well with the customers and build relationships with them throughout the years.â&#x20AC;? Over time, Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lanes has become almost as popular for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive pizza selections as it has for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strikes. Hawaiian, barbeque chicken, and by-request pizzas along with tasty appetizers and burgers round out a full menu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do really really well with our pizzas,â&#x20AC;? Jay said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

just all about consistency in our product.â&#x20AC;? Mukwonago YMCA The Mukwonago YMCA is new this year both in the community and as a first-time winner of best Health Club or Fitness Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Membership is still very strong, especially for families which is our primary goal,â&#x20AC;? said Geoff Mertens, Executive Director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely over where the staff and board thought we would be at this point. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very obvious based on the response we got that this was a need in the community. The community rallied around building the YMCA with many donations from community groups during the Capital Campaign. The 58,000 square

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Mukwonago YMCA staff member Wes Luczak shows Rolling Hills Elementary second-grade students the proper technique for safely getting to a raft on April 12 during a field trip to the YMCA as part of the YSplash program. The Y was a first-time winner this year in the best health club or fitness center category.

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From plumbing needs to pools and spas, homeowners have some of the best businesses to choose from when it comes to sprucing up their property. Three-time winners Poolside Pools and Spas and Martens Plumbing and Heating, continue to provide customers with the best service in their area of expertise. Why wait for a vacation when the fun can begin at Poolside, asks the Poolside website. There is no better time than the dog days of summer to stop thinking about getting a pool and take the plunge at Poolside. Family-owned and -operated

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since 1981, Poolside has experience and knowledge to fulfill customer expectations. The original company, Mukwonago Pool Supply, was founded by Robert (Bob) Sivak in 1981, according to the company website. As a recently retired teacher, Bob started the business as a summer job providing pool supply needs for his neighbors from a “shelf or two in his garage.” Eventually, this summer business outgrew the garage and expanded to a showroom to better serve Bob’s “growing customer base.” “I think what has always set us apart from other pool stores is our water testing expertise. We provide free expert water analysis that involves much more than just dipping a test strip,” said

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owner Chris Sivak. “Aside from that, we genuinely care about our customers and their problems, pool-related or otherwise. Because Poolside started out in a garage, our first customers were our friends and neighbors, and although we have expanded a lot since1981, we still like to treat our customers in the same regard.” Martens Plumbing and Heating prides itself on “providing our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship and professional service on every call,” Providing “high quality products and exceptional service facilitated by cutting edge technology,” and certified technicians using “state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair existing problems and in all installations,” Martens can help with all plumbing needs, “whether you’re dealing with an emergency, tackling a small repair job or building a new home,” according to the company website. Martens has spent three generations earning the trust and respect of its customers. Founded by Ralph Martens in 1956, “his pursuit of quality, honesty and reliability for over 45 years are carried by Jerry (son) and Jeff Martens (grandson) today.”

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foot YMCA facility was officially opened September 3. The facility has three swimming pools and a hot tub, five locker rooms, 58 pieces of equipment and five 55inch flat screen TVs. In addition, The Mukwonago YMCA also has a Child Watch area where children ages six weeks to seven years can play and learn with

trained staff for $3 per hour per child or $30 monthly. Group fitness classes and summer camps have also kept residents active. “We don’t ever want to get comfortable in what we’re doing. We want to challenge ourselves and continue to do more and respond to what the community needs. We are truly here for the community and as a nonprofit that means for everyone. We’re always looking to do more,” Mertens said.

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Mertens said that the first year of summer camps had a strong attendance, even competing with many familiar local options, and he hopes that next year it will improve. As far as being new and voted Simply the Best, Mertens couldn’t be more thrilled. “We’re absolutely ecstatic and very honored,” Mertens said. “It truly validates the hard work put in by many many volunteers and our great staff.”

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HOLIDAY IDEA BOOK 2012

inside: Top 12 gifts for 2012 Made in Wisconsin Play the Game Gifts for Pets Holiday Cookies C A P I TA L N E W S PA P E R S A D V E R T I S I N G S U P P L E M E N T

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Gift Giving Made Easy!

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1949

www.FontanaSports.com Holiday Hours begin Friday, Nov. 23rd Downtown Westside 216 N. Henry St. M-S 9-8 231 Junction Rd. M-S 9-9 608.257.5043 SUN 11-6 608.833.9191 SUN 10-7

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Make your list. Check it twice.

AND YOU JUST MIGHT WIN IT!

How would you like to cross a few goodies off your own wish list this holiday season? Just shop this year’s Holiday Idea Book and you could win your own wish list – up to $300 in gifts or gift cards – in the Wisconsin State Journal’s Holiday Wishes contest. As you read through the advertisements listed in the Holiday Idea Book, compile a list of your favorite items up to a $300 total value. One randomly drawn winner will receive the items on their wish list!

HOLIDAY WISHES CONTEST ENTRY FORM Gift Item

Price

Holiday Wishes Contest Rules and Instructions

Store Advertising the Item

1. Read R the advertisements throughout the Holiday Idea Book. H your favorite gifts from any of the 2. Select S items featured in the participating merchants’ it en advertisements – total not to exceed $300. a (If (I price is not noted in Holiday Idea Book, you yo may request a gift card from that store.) Count the number of advertisements in the 3. C Idea Id Book and enter it into the space provided. 4. Fill F out the Holiday Wishes Contest entry form fo by listing your selections from the advertisements. Include your name, address, a phone number, gift selections and their prices p and a the store advertising the merchandise selected to enter. se by mailing your Wish List to: 5. Enter E Holiday Wishes Contest H Capital Newspapers C PO Box 8056 P Madison, WI 53708 M Deadline: Entries for the Holiday Wishes 6. D Contest must be postmarked no later than C SSaturday, December 1, 2012. One name will be drawn from all entries 7. O oon Monday, December 3, 2012.

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Gifts will be available Thursday, December 6, 2012. 8. G You must be at least 18 years of age to enter. 9. Y No purchase necessary. Entry forms are 10. N aavailable in the lobby of Capital Newspapers, 11901 Fish Hatchery Road in Madison. LLimit one entry form per person per day. PPhotocopies and facsimiles are not allowed. Employees and family members of Capital 11. Em Newspapers, the Wisconsin State Journal, N TThe Capital Times or any of their subsidiaries oor associated publications are not eligible.

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Unique gifts for all! By Teresa Bryan Peneguy, niche editor

After a lackluster few years, holiday shopping is anticipated to be robust this season. Nationwide, sales are expected to increase by 4.1 percent to $586 billion, according to the National Retail Foundation, and NBC News reports that six of the largest chain stores in the United States will be hiring a total of 300,000 workers. That’s good news for manufacturers and retail outlets, and good news for you, the shopper. You have a limitless number of choices for gifts to buy for your loved ones this year (and maybe, you can sneak in a gift for yourself). Among them: 1. The Munstache Cookie Cutter from Fred. The fake mustache is ubiquitous: on jewelry, in Internet memes and even

on acrylic fingernails. Now your favorite cookies can reflect the trend. Available locally at Little Luxuries. 2. The Original Buff. It’s a scarf! It’s a hat! It’s a bandana! It’s a ponytail holder! It’s a neck gaiter! Is there anything the Buff can’t do? Seamless 100 percent microfiber, durable, breathable. Available locally at Fontana Sports. 3. “You Can Make Injera.” Injera is the traditional, fermented flatbread of Ethiopia and Eritrea. With a spongy texture and a slightly sour flavor, it’s nutritious and gluten-free. It’s also challenging to make, but this unique cookbook makes it possible. Proceeds from the locally-published book go to the non-profit, Madison-based Clinic at a

Time, dedicated to improving health in Ethiopia. Go to www.clinicatatime.org. 4. Tickets: Overture Center for the Arts. Theatre buffs will never stop thanking you for the opportunity to see a play or concert. There’s an event for every budget. Coming up after Christmas: “A Prairie Home Companion,” “The Little Prince” and “West Side Story.” Purchase tickets online or call 258-4141. 5. iPhone 4 cell phone covers from Tech Candy. Protect your phone and give it a unique flair. Fits iPhone 5, iPhone 4 and iPhone 3, lightweight and durable. Allows access to all buttons and ports. Available locally at Little Luxuries. 6. Yaktrax. Help your loved ones get a grip with a pair of these unique walking

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Top 12 Gifts for 2012 and running shoes. With a patented coil traction device, Yaktrax provide unparalleled traction on ice and snow. Available locally at Fontana. 7. Aroma Home Body Wrap. Mmmmmmm. These soft, lavenderscented body wraps soothe aches and pains, and promote deep relaxation. A must-have at the end of a long day. Foot wraps as well. Available locally at Little Luxuries. 8. Microthin Magic Slice Cutting Board. For the foodie in your life. Chop stuff up, bend and pour into bowl or pan. Lightweight, non-slip and antibacterial. Roll dough on it too. Made in the Midwest. Available locally at Little Luxuries. 9. Pottery Classes: Fired Up. Whether your loved one is an experienced potter

or just likes getting her hands dirty, pottery classes at Fired Up are a thoughtful and unique gift. Located in the Lake Edge Shopping Center on Monona Drive, Fired Up offers a wide variety of wheel, clay and glass fusing classes. Call 442-9900. 10. The Pandora charm bracelet. The charm bracelet is back! This unique bracelet has more than 600 charms to choose from – from holiday snowmen, Christmas trees and presents to

birthstones and animal figures. Charms twist on easily. Available in sterling silver, 14K gold and two-tone. Available locally at Cornblooms. 11. “Unlikely Friendships.” You’ve seen adorable photos of animals that make strange bedfellows. Here is an entire book. See the fluffy sheep with the elephant, the greyhound with the baby owl, and the pitbull with the kitty and the chicks. Awww! Available locally at Little Luxuries. 12. Patagonia Women’s Re-Tool Snap-T. Truly warm and fuzzy, this pullover is made of Polartec Thermal Pro polyester (51% recycled) fleece. The quintessential fleece pullover has feminine seaming and kangaroo handwarmer pockets. Available locally at Fontana Sports.

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Holiday

RE C I PES

Christmas Kaleidoscope Cookies By CakeSpy, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes about 60 (1½-inch) cookies

color into a log about 1 foot long. Press the 3 logs (1 of each color) together, and roll gently a few times to ensure that they have adhered and formed a circular shape. Roll

it is soft. You may want to work with 1 log of dough at a time, leaving others in the refrigerator until you are ready to work with them.

entire log in a thin layer of sprinkles or decorating sugar, if desired. Wrap in waxed paper; cover with a layer of plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.

Unwrap a log of dough, and with a sharp knife, slice it into coins about 1/3-inch thick. Place on your prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 1 inch to allow for the mini-

Various colors of food coloring paste or gel 1 cup or so sprinkles or colored decorating sugar

Repeat with the 2 remaining portions of each color, so that you have 2 more logs of dough. Store them all in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.

mal spreading (the cookies will not spread much as they bake). Bake 2 sheets at a time for about 7-9 minutes, rotating halfway through baking,

DIRECTIONS: In an electric stand mixer, beat butter with a paddle attachment until it is creamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar and salt and

Remove dough from chilling. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. If dough is very firm, let it warm up

until cookies have firmed up but are not browned. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

beat for several minutes, until all ingredients are well incorporated and no lumps of powdered sugar remain. Beat in vanilla extract, then add flour and beat until a soft dough forms. Divide dough into 3 parts. Incorporate food coloring or gel of your choosing into each color – be sure to make colors quite vibrant, as they will slightly fade in the oven (not much, but a little), and knead until color is evenly distributed. I left 1 part white, tinted one part red, and tinted the third section green. Divide each colored dough into 3 sections (so that you have 9 small portions all together). Start with 1 piece white, 1 piece green, and 1 piece red. Roll each individual

just until you can handle it, but not until

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (almond or peppermint extract are also ok) 2 cups all-purpose flour

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Visit Stoughton... Spend the day shopping, relaxing, or touring. During your walks, you’ll see local citizens in period costumes. You’ll smell the coffee brewing and the smiles and giggles of passersby. Enjoy the widely acclaimed talent of Stoughton High School’s Madrigal Singers and the Singers of St Cecilia. Take the kids to visit Santa help Mrs. Claus decorate her fresh baked cookies before they take them home. Be entertained with Christmas stories at the library. Get ready for some great treats at the bake sale, Cookie Walk and Sugar Plum Tea. But Victorian Holiday just wouldn’t be the same without its signature event and city’s longest standing holiday tradition: the city’s Silent Fire Truck parade. If you are lucky enough to get tickets early, the local production of a Christmas Carol is not to be missed. In December of 2012, a brand new version of this beloved Holiday classic will grace the Stoughton High School Auditorium. Complete with Ebeneezer, Tiny Tim, and all your favorite characters you’re sure to leave the theatre ﬁlled with the holiday spirit. For tickets call 608-873-0717.

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Almond-Apricot Sandwich Cookies By Bake or Break, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes 20 sandwich cookies INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour and salt, beating just until combined. Stir in almonds. Using a tablespoonful of dough, roll into balls and place about 2 inches apart on prepared pans. Flatten each cookie slightly.

¾ cup granulated sugar

Bake, one pan at a time, 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on pans for

1 large egg 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

5 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted almonds, chopped ½ cup apricot preserves DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. With electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

cool completely. Spread about 1 teaspoon of apricot preserves on bottom side of half of the cookies in an ⅛-inch thick layer. Top with remaining cookies, so that the bottoms of each cookie face each other and preserves spread just to the edges. Depending on consistency of preserves, you may want to refrigerate cookies until 1 hour before serving.

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Gluten Free Swedish Heirloom Cookies By It’s Not You, It’s Brie, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes 30-35 cookies INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar 1¼ cup plus 2½ tablespoons sorghum flour ½ cup plus 2 teaspoon tapioca starch ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons almond meal ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325°F. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in two parts, using a spatula or wooden spoon to mix. Mix in vanilla extract with a fork. Form balls with dough using a tablespoon as a portion size. Bake cookies on center rack, one tray at a time, for 15-20, or until tops of cookies are lightly golden. Let cool completely on tray.

Lemon Cookies with Rosemary & Pinenuts By FamilyStyle Food, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes about 40 cookies INGREDIENTS: 10 tablespoons butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 2 eggs, at room temperature ¼ teaspoon lemon extract (optional) 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup coarse ground cornmeal (polenta) 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ cup pine nuts, plus extra for garnish GLAZE: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS: Beat butter and sugar in standing mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes on medium high speed. Add lemon zest and eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Stir in lemon extract, if using. In separate bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, rosemary, baking powder and salt. Add dry mixture to butter mixture on low speed in 2 parts, just until dough comes together. Stir in pine nuts. Cover the and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, until dough is firm and scoopable. Heat the oven to 325°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into tablespoonsized balls (I like to use a cookie scoop) and arrange on cookie sheets. Bake 12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and slightly golden on edges. Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely. To make glaze, stir together powdered sugar, cream and lemon juice until smooth. Spread some glaze on each cookie; top with a few rosemary sprigs and a pine nut.

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to cool. Once cookies are completely cool, pipe 1 tablespoon Eggnog Buttercream

DIRECTIONS: In heatproof bowl of electric mixer, place

(recipe below) on bottom of one cookie

sugar and egg whites. Place bowl over pan

Makes 2 dozen cookies

and top with another cookie, bottom side facing frosting. Repeat with remaining

of simmering water, whisking until sugar is dissolved and egg whites are warmed

INGREDIENTS:

cookies.

through, about 3 minutes. Mixture should feel smooth.

Eggnog Cream Sandwich Cookies Recipe courtesy of Go Bold With Butter

¾ cups (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons rum or brandy 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt

Eggnog Buttercream

Place bowl on mixer stand. With whisk

INGREDIENTS: ⅔ cup sugar

attachment, beat on high until mixture is completed cooled and forms stiff peaks,

3 large egg whites 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon brandy

about 10 minutes. Add in butter, one piece at a time, and beat until incorporated. Buttercream may

1 teaspoon rum ½ teaspoon nutmeg

appear curdled after butter has been added, but it will become smooth with continued

2 cups all-purpose flour DIRECTIONS: Combine butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon, cream together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Stir in the spices and salt. Then stir in the flour. Continue to blend just until the dough comes together and is evenly mixed. Divide into 2 flattened balls and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill dough for at least 3 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350ºF with oven racks in the lower and upper thirds. Butter two baking sheets. Work with one ball of dough at a time; roll out to ⅛-inch thickness between sheets of lightly floured wax or parchment paper. Cut into 1½-inch rounds and place on cool, buttered cookie sheets. Work in batches and keep the remaining dough chilled until ready to cut. For the best defined shapes, chill the cookies on the baking sheets before baking. Bake until bottoms just begin to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack

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beat until just combined. Using paddle attachment, beat on lowest speed to remove any air pockets, about 5 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature until ready to use. Note: Buttercream may be stored in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature and beat with paddle attachment on lowest speed until smooth, about 5 minutes. Buttercream may appear curdled at first, but will become smooth with continued mixing.

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Mint-Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies By Iowa Girl Eats, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes 24 cookies

375°F, slice dough into 1/4-inch slices, then bake on parchment paperlined baking sheet for 10-12

INGREDIENTS: ½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature ½ cup sugar

minutes. Let sit on baking sheet

1 egg

for 2 minutes before removing

1 teaspoon vanilla 1½ cups flour

to a cooling rack.

¼ teaspoon salt 1½ teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons milk 3 oz. mint chocolate baking pieces

tainer.

Store cookies in an airtight con-

DIRECTIONS: In bowl of an electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla then beat to combine. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking powder. Alternate adding dry ingredients to the ingredients with milk, mixing until just combined before adding the next batch. Remove half dough to sheet of plastic wrap, then shape into a disc and set aside. Melt mint chocolate chips in microwave in 15 second increments, stirring after every increment, until smooth, then add to remaining dough and mix until just combined. Remove dough to another sheet of plastic wrap then shape into a disc. Refrigerate discs until firm, about 2 hours. Roll chilled dough out between sheets of waxed paper about ¼-inch thick, then peel top layers of waxed paper off and lay dough sheets on top of one another. Roll like a jelly roll, sealing edges, then wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour. When ready to bake, preheat oven to

Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread By Bake or Break, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes 4 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup skinned toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped 4 ounces (⅔ cup) semisweet chocolate DIRECTIONS: Beat butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, and mix just until combined. Stir in hazelnuts. Form dough into disc and wrap in plastic

wrap. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. Roll out dough into a disc about 1/4-inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut out cookies into 1x2-inch bars. Carefully transfer cut cookies onto prepared pans. Bake, one pan at a time, for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool on pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave at half power in 30-second increments until chocolate melts when stirred. Dip cookies partially into chocolate or drizzle chocolate over cookies. Allow chocolate to set completely, refrigerating cookies if necessary.

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Give a U.S. Savings Bond gift this holiday season (BPT) - To celebrate the holiday season, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has introduced a new set of savings bond certificates to mark the timehonored tradition of giving U.S. Savings Bonds as holiday gifts. The newlydesigned gift certificates feature historical and patriotic themes and can be given when digital savings bonds are bought as gifts for children, grandchildren and other loved ones, by going to ww.treasurydirect.gov/readysavegrow. Whether it’s to save for a child’s college education or for a young couple’s first home, U.S. Savings Bonds are excellent gifts to help people achieve a financial milestone, says Jerry Kelly, national director of the Treasury Department’s Ready. Save.Grow. campaign. The printable certificates can be included in a card or envelope to represent the digital savings bond gift. To recognize the first holiday season since the transition from paper to digital savings bonds, the Treasury Department created a new video that explains how to give a digital gift savings bond using TreasuryDirect.gov.TreasuryDirect.gov is a safe, secure and convenient website operated by the Treasury Department where people can buy, manage and redeem savings bonds 24/7.

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Made (with love) By Teresa Bryan Peneguy, niche editor

You love Wisconsin, don’t you? Demonstrate your affection for your home by supporting local manufacturers and artisans. The hard part is choosing just a few items from so many options. that will be used in the five-hour process of assembling the basket. Other interesting items include bone choker necklaces, beaded bracelets and dance sticks made of sinew. Just down the street you’ll find Orange Tree Imports, for 35 years a

Begin at the beginning: you can honor the history of the Badger State by stopping at Katy’s American Indian Arts, where you’ll find a selection of hand-made Indian jewelry and Southwest items. Perhaps most striking is a Ho-Chunk dancer doll (available in male and female). “From the handloomed headband and the shell jewelry to the hand-stitched ribbon work and moccasins, the outfit is totally traditional,” says store owner Katy Schalles. You’ll appreciate the work that went into unique Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) split-ash baskets, available in several sizes. Designed to hold dreams, each basket begins with a journey to find the best black ash tree; its annual rings provide the thin strips

destination stop in the Monroe Street neighborhood. There you’ll find a dizzying array of kitchen items, specialty foods, soaps, candy and toys, many of which are made in Wisconsin. Crafted in the Woods hand-poured soy candles (Gordon) make a lovely gift; the wax is 100 percent natural, for clean burning. Timber Green Woods ornaments (Spring Green) are finely crafted, sustainable and beautiful. Usher in 2013 with the Dane Arts Calendar (Madison), which features a dozen area artists’ interpretation of life in south-central Wisconsin. Or, give the 2013 Wisconsin Local Foods Journal by Terese Allen and Joan Peterson (Madison).

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in Wisconsin Speaking of food, other foodie gifts

Cackleberry products

include decadent chocolates by Gail Ambrosius Fine Chocolates (Madison);

are made from natural ingredients such

chocolatier Gail Ambrosius says, “Real chocolate is strong, earthy, fruity, floral …

as grapeseed oil and cocoa butter, blended

a whole world that unfolds on your palate.” Or check out Susie’s Nature Bars (Hartford), nutritious and nummy snacks in eight varieties, or Kickapoo Gold Maple

with honey from the family’s own hives. Or wrap up some of Christine’s Gourmet Toffee (Madison),

Syrup (Westby), syrup made the old-fashioned way by the Gudgeon family.

made with Wisconsin butter, Belgian chocolate and French sea salt. Include Fontana Sports Specialties nearby for the Wigwam Socks (Sheboygan), which has been making high-quality socks for a century, or fly fishing products from St. Croix Rods (Park Falls). And for the

Schroeder, owner of Orange Tree

Want to give a hint that you’d like to hear from someone special? Give greeting cards. Some beautiful examples: Beauty from the Earth (Verona), celebrating the “vibrancy of nature” according to Orange

Imports; or unique landscapes inspired by Piet Mondrian by Jean Lobe (Madison). Next, take a trip over to State Street, where you’ll find Little Luxuries. Do you know someone really sweet? They’ll love any of a variety of honey spa products, like lilac lotion, by Cackleberry Apiary (Waunakee).

man who has everything – literally everything – give him a fleece-lined, wind-resistant and durable PolarJock (Hayward), to keep him “warm where it counts!”

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Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm & Sunday 11am-6pm Nov 22nd Closed • Nov 23rd 8am-9pm • Nov 24th 9am-9pm Some stores, restaurants and Sundance Cinemas, may be open additional hours. Metcalfe’s Market open 24 hours

Corner of Midvale Boulevard at University Avenue www.hilldale.com • 608/238-6640

Great Gifts Boots, shoes, slippers, jewelry, charms, watches, handbags, wallets, belts, socks, scarves, hats – and much more!

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Wrap your gifts

with style (BPT) - The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means the presents will be piling up before you know it. This year, before you reach for the usual old boxes and bows, rethink your wrapping routine with these simple, inexpensive ideas to help you punch up every present. Not only will you surprise and delight everyone on your gift list, but you’ll also set the tone for a holiday season they’ll never forget. Think beyond the box: Hold the sweater boxes and wrap your gifts in more interesting packages. Items like baskets, buckets and tins are not only fun to unwrap, but they can also pull double-duty by being used around the house after the gift has been opened. If you saved gift boxes from last year, try repurposing them with bold, new twists. Decorate box lids using rubber stamps to create a personalized look that showcases your recipi-

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ent’s initials and favorite colors. Or, create a one-of-a-kind package by covering a box with colorful ribbon or decorating it with festive holiday tape. Keep it under wraps: Set aside traditional wrapping paper in favor of unexpected materials to make gifts feel even more special. For glitz and glam, try wrapping presents in silver tissue paper, sparkly scrapbook paper or sheets of foil to create stunning style. For the crafters in your life, seasonal fabric makes a great alternative to wrapping paper; and those who love to travel will appreciate gifts wrapped in repurposed maps and exotic newspapers. For close family members, children’s artwork makes for original, whimsical wrapping paper that doubles as a special keepsake. Just have your kids draw, doodle or paint on brown craft paper, then use it to wrap presents for grandparents, aunts and uncles. Add an adornment: Amp up the wow factor of each package by adding an embellishment that doubles as an extra gift. Holiday ornaments, silk flowers and even pieces of costume jewelry will make each present a little more personalized - and much more fun to open. Instead of ribbon, you can also try tying up packages

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with leftover pieces of yarn. Not only is it a cute and unexpected adornment, but the fuzziness of the yarn also adds a cozy texture that’s perfect for the holiday season. If you’re looking for a final finishing touch, try making a bow out of raffia, tulle or holidaythemed Peppermint or Cinnamon Snow EZ Start printed packaging tape. Play tag: Repurpose last year’s holiday cards to create gift tags that shine. Just cut a design or picture from the front of the card. Then, punch a hole near the edge and use a felt marker to write your recipient’s name on the back. Thread some ribbon through the hole and secure it to your gift for a quick and easy tag that’s sure to stand out. Ship and surprise: In addition to all of the gifts you’ll give in person this season, the holidays are prime time for mailing plenty of packages, presents and goodies, too. Packaging tape in fun holiday prints, like EZ Start printed packaging tape from Duck brand, helps ensure your gift is protected and looks fabulous when it arrives. You can even use it to spruce up envelopes for all of the holiday cards you send. From cute and quirky to stylish and sophisticated, a few simple materials and these easy tips are all you need to make each gift as unique as its recipient. No matter whose gifts you’re wrapping this holiday season, they’re sure to find your one-of-a-kind creations simply unforgettable.

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www.hilldale.com • 608/238-6640

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Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies By Annie’s Eats, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes 2 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS: For the dough: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ cup pecans, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon salt

Whisk just until blended. Stir in pecans. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line baking sheets

through, until light golden and set, about 16-18 minutes total. Cool briefly on baking

with silicone baking mats or parchment

sheets, then transfer to wire rack set over

paper. Scooping about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, roll dough into balls. Place

wax paper or foil. Let cool completely. To make caramel drizzle, combine the

dough balls on baking sheets 2-3 inches

caramels and heavy cream in small micro-

apart. Use your thumb (or wine cork) to make a small round indentation in the

wave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until caramels are fully

center of each dough ball, about 1 inch in diameter. Fill each indentation with some

melted and mixture is smooth. If needed, add more cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, mix-

of pecan filling mixture. Bake cookies, rotating pans halfway

ture reaches drizzling consistency. Drizzle caramel over cooled cookies on wire rack.

2½ cups all-purpose flour For the filling: ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup light corn syrup 1 large egg yolk 2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or bourbon) Pinch of coarse salt 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped For the caramel drizzle: 4 ounces caramel candies, unwrapped 2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more as needed DIRECTIONS: To make dough, combine butter and cream cheese in bowl of electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until well blended, about 1 minute. Mix in sugars and beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes more. Blend in vanilla extract. With mixer on low speed, mix in pecans, salt and flour just until fully incorporated. Cover bowl and transfer to refrigerator. Chill dough for about 30-60 minutes. While dough is chilling, make filling. In medium bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, corn syrup, egg yolk, vanilla and salt.

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ing sheets with parchment paper. Scoop balls of dough (I use a 1½ tablespoon size scoop), roll them generously in sanding sugar and arrange on the baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Bake cookies in batches about 12 minutes or until edges are just firm. It’s okay to under bake middles slightly if you like a more chewy center. Cool on pan for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to cool.

Old Fashioned Ginger Cookies By Burp!, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes 3 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS:

Mochaccino Sparkle Cookies By FamilyStyle Food, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes 5 dozen cookies

¾ cup (1½ sticks) cold butter, chopped into pieces 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg ¼ cup molasses 2½ cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon

INGREDIENTS: ⅔ cup (11 tablespoons) butter, at room temperature 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon powdered ginger ⅔ cup granulated sugar

1 cup granulated sugar 1½ cups cocoa powder, sifted 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 2 teaspoons baking soda

Preheat oven to 375°F. Using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, mix cold butter, sugar, egg and molasses on medium-low speed until thoroughly combined.

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon salt 4 egg whites 1 cup plain yogurt 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sanding sugar or granulated sugar

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger. Gradually stir dry ingredients into butter mixture. Roll one tablespoon of dough into a ball and roll it in granulated sugar to coat. Place dough balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet, leaving 1½ inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool cookies for 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheet and transferring to a rack to cool completely.

DIRECTIONS:

DIRECTIONS: Beat butter in a standing mixer bowl on medium-high speed until light, about 1 minute. Add sugars, cocoa, espresso, baking soda, spices and salt and beat until combined. Beat in egg whites and yogurt. Lower the mixer speed and add flour in 1 cup additions until just blended - do not over mix. Cover the mixing bowl and chill in the refrigerator until the dough is easy to scoop. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 rimmed bak-

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Holiday gifts for your

furbabies selection of Zanies toys including the Jolly Jingle Ball, the Yuletide Tartan, the Santa Pants Cat Crinkle Tunnel and the absolutely adorable Candy Cane Mice. You can also find dog toys at ANIMART, including Grriggles Jolly Snugglers Dog Toys (available in penguin, snowman and reindeer), Huggle and Kygen products. And ANIMART carries Pawsitively Gourmet Holiday Cookies for dogs. Nom nom nom. “Being an independent and local business, we are able to present customers with fun and unique gifts for their pets,” says Stephanie Manthey, purchasing manager of ANIMART PET Inc. Heather Sullivan, of Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, says Mounds has a wide variety of holiday items: “Wearables, fun dog toys, bells, and doggie stockings.

Just because your best friend has fur, feathers or fins doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the holidays. In fact, more than 60 percent of Americans purchase holiday gifts for their pets. Make sure your pets don’t feel left out by including some gifts for them under the tree. Cats are crazy for Zanies Cat Toys. Zanies are made from top-quality materials and are quality tested for durability. They provide hours of fun and exercise and are a healthy outlet for your cats’ natural instincts. ANIMART PET Inc., which has a holiday showcase of new items near the front counter, carries a wide

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People are really making their pets part of the family, especially those without kids.” Sullivan also suggests that people purchase the Dane County Humane Society Calendar for 2013. To keep your pet safe, check out the NiteIze Spotlit Collar Light, an LED light available in a variety of colors. It’s available at Fontana Sports Specialties. Also to enhance visibility at night and keep your dog warm inclement weather, give the gift of the Dog Buff. Your pet might not have a great sense of humor, but you do – so check out “Awkward Family Pet Photos,” a book of “wonderfully strange family pet photos,” at Little Luxuries. You’ll see honest-to-goodness family portraits so bizarre you’ll laugh like crazy (but make sure your pet knows you’re laughing WITH her). Finally, even if you don’t have a pet, you can make the holidays special for animals by donating items to a shelter such as the DCHS or Angel’s Wish. Shelters are always looking for kitty litter, pet food, carriers, toys and cleaning supplies. Pets bring such joy into our lives … it seems only right to include them during the season of giving. – Teresa Bryan Peneguy, niche editor

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GAME Whether you’re looking for something to do at your holiday party, or you want to give a gift you know will be enjoyed, you can’t go wrong with a game. Here are some suggestions: Dungeon! – A reprint of a classic Wizards of the Coast board game from 1975. Adventurers explore a monsterinfested lair in a race to acquire treasure and glory. Only your magic, your weapons and your wits can protect you! Available at I’m Bored Games & Family Fun. Morphology – A fun, creative and

“America’s Dairyland” is the 16th in our exclusive Madison ornament series. It is just one of the thousands of ornaments you’ll find at Johannsen’s Greenhouses. Holiday Open House over Thanksgiving weekend, November 23, 24, and 25.

challenging party board game combining simple shapes, your imagination and creativity. Using wooden sticks, glass beads and colored cubes how would you create a “butterfly” or “airplane?” Available at Little Luxuries. A Penny for your Thoughts – Use personal answer dials to give your own “Yes” or “No” response to 200 humorous and engaging statements. Get to know everyone better whether you’ve known them for minutes or years! Available at Little Luxuries.

Light Up Checkers, Backgammon and Chess from Pavilion – Fans of traditional games will love to switch things up by playing with these brand-new sets, now featuring light-up technology. Available at Toys R Us. Fluxx – The card game with ever changing rules! It starts out simple, with just the Basic Rule card: draw one card and play one card during each player’s turn. But New Rule cards quickly make things chaotic. Available at Misty Mountain Games. Wits and Wagers – Each player writes a guess to a question such as “In what year did the bikini swimsuit makes its first

Greenhouses & Gifts 2600 W. Beltline Hwy. (at Todd Dr) • Madison 608-271-6211 • www.johannsens.com Holiday Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9am-8pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 10am-5pm

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to avoid ending your journey at the edge of the game board, and to be the last remaining piece in the play area. Available at Misty Mountain Games.

appearance?” or “How many feet wide is an NFL football field?” and places it face-up on the betting mat. Think you know the answer? Bet on your guess. Available at Misty Mountain Games. Ticket to Ride – A cross-country train adventure in which players collect and play matching train cards to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. Available at Misty Mountain Games. Tsuro – The object of the game is to travel the path and

Say Anything – This award-winning party game is reminiscent of the classic Apples to Apples, but features openended “In my opinion...” questions and subsequent betting on who’s opinion is most on-target. A “Family” edition is also available. Available at I’m Bored Games & Family Fun.

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PROUDLY FEATURING BELTS BY SAUL MANDEL OF BARE TREE APPAREL Madison’s communitybased art gallery featuring original local fine art and gifts starting at $5. Make a difference by shopping locally this holiday season! 2322 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608.249.9100 www.absolutelyartllc.com Holiday Hours: M-Closed, T/R 10a-8p, W/F/Sa 10a-7p, Su 10a-6p

PUT SOME FUN IN YOUR HOLIDAYS • Pool Tables • Dart Boards • Pool Ques • Gaming Tables • Foosball • Video Games • Bar Equipment and more 4202 Commercial Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608.241.7888 www.bullseyegames.com M-Th: 9-6; Fri: 9-7; Sat: 10-5; Sun: Noon-5

TASTEFUL GIFTS From meat packs (100 items for $100) to gift certificates, Jim’s has tasty options... and do not forget over 30 different brats! 608.244.8600 1436 NORTHPORT DR jimsofmadison.com

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WE BRING PEOPLE & NATURE TOGETHER You may choose from 12 different bird designs. Ideal for yourself or for gifts!

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HOLIDAY PARTY PACKAGES Affordable (starting as low as $14.95 per person), hassle free and family friendly. “PANE” RELIEF IS JUST A CALL AWAY Buy $200 worth of gift certificates and get a $75 bonus gift certificate free. 608-669-1439 www.capitalwindowcleaningllc.com Valid on gift certificates purchased by December 31, 2013. Bonus gift certificates must be used by February 28, 2013 and cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts

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Stop in for our annual Holiday Sale. Save 20-60% on everything in the store! We have a wide selection of Frank Lloyd Wright gift items including new clocks, stained glass, lamps and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to save on our unique collection of distinctive home decor and gift items. One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53703 608.261.4036 Monday-Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 11-3 http://giftshop.mononaterrace.com

Spirits made from scratch using local ingredients make a gift of good taste.

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...AND TRACK YOUR GIFT TOO! Your locally owned UPS Stores 4230 E. Towne Blvd. Madison, WI 53704 608.244.2208 1213 N. Sherman Ave. Madison, WI 53704 608.663.9090

Open Thurdays & Fridays 4-10pm, Saturday Noon-10pm 931 East Main Madison (608) 260-0812 madisondistillery.com

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PREPARE YOUR YARD FOR WINTER GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Wild Birds Unlimited exclusively offers a complete line of EcoClean (antimicrobial) feeders. Easier to maintain and offers a cleaner environment for birds. The birds will love these snowman and penguin seed cylinders.

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Rugelach Cookies By Burp!, courtesy of Go Bold With Butter Makes 7 dozen cookies

DONATE ONLINE AT EMPTYSTOCKINGCLUB.COM For 93 years, the Empty Stocking Club has been a friend to less fortunate children, providing them with new toys at Christmas. Please consider a generous contribution to the less fortunate children of the greater Madison area. Together, we can make the holidays happier for the children of our community.

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INGREDIENTS: Dough: 8 ounces butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt

FILLING: ¾ cup finely chopped nuts ⅓ cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS: In an electric mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese. Blend in flour and salt and mix until well combined. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and gather into a ball. Divide into 14 equal portions. Place each portion on a piece of plastic wrap, roll into a small ball, flatten slightly into a disk, wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. When you are ready to make the cookies, make the filling by stirring together chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Preheat an oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats. Lightly flour a work surface. Remove 1 disk of dough from the refrigerator. Gently pound each disk with a rolling pin until the dough softens slightly, and then roll into a 6-inch circle. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of filling. Using a large knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 6 wedges. Starting at the wide outside edge, fold in the two corners of each wedge toward the center, and then gently roll it up toward the point. As each cookie is formed, place it at least 1 inch apart on one of the prepared baking sheets, bending the ends of the dough toward the center to form a crescent shape. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, flouring the work surface as needed. Bake the rugelach until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer the rugelach to the racks to cool completely. When cookies are cool, roll them in powdered sugar until covered completely.

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Getting away from home for the holidays (BPT) - Holiday travel can be rewarding on many levels, from the enjoyment

cantly less than you would pay to visit in high season.

of being with those you love in a great destination to the pleasure of letting some-

Holiday travel is also an opportunity to escape

one else cook holiday meals and clean

the weather. While holiday

up after guests. Whether you’re a single person looking to celebrate the holidays

carols extol the virtues of a white Christmas, many

with friends, a family gathering members together from many states, or grandparents seeking a special time with the grand kids,

people would enjoy a respite from snow and cold. Choose a destination

a holiday vacation has a lot to offer. One advantage can be cost. Many travel destinations that are typically thought of as summer vacation spots offer deals

in a region that’s balmy all year long and you can escape the worst of winter’s chill. Also look for a destination that offers

and incentives to travelers who visit during off seasons. When you travel between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, you can often enjoy a holiday vacation for signifi-

shows, festivals and other celebrations to enhance your holiday enjoyment. In Myrtle Beach, S. C., for example, venues like the Alabama Theatre, Carolina Opry and

Pirates Voyage all stage holiday-themed live entertainment. You’ll also find the Night of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens, tree-lighting and a holiday parade at Broadway at the Beach, Christmasthemed dinner boat cruises, New Year’s Eve celebrations and more.

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Hip winter style! Our new Little Hipster (shown in new Dogwood) is just one of many great styles to carry you through winter and beyond. ÂŠ 2012 Vera Bradley Designs, Inc.

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BOOTS with warm linings for those cold days ahead

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Holiday Shopping and Dining in Downtown Madison Downtown Holiday Open House set for Nov. 23-24 BYMARY CARBINE

Mary Carbine, Executive Director, Madison’s Central Business Improvement District

Enjoy post-Thanksgiving fun with family and friends at the Downtown Holiday Open House, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on State Street and the Capitol Square. Kick off your holiday shopping and discover unique gifts, shopping and dining in Downtown Madison. Explore more than 350 shops, boutiques, bookstores, galleries, restaurants, and night spots – many locally owned – plus museums and the Overture Center for the Arts. Activities include free holiday trolley rides and gift

bags, and special offers and complimentary refreshments at downtown shops and restaurants. Stroll from shop to gallery to museum while you start on your holiday shopping list, register to win a gift card at University Book Store or a holiday ornament at the Museum of Contemporary Art Museum Store, make a holiday garland at Anthology, or enjoy Kids in the Rotunda performances and holiday family photos at Overture Center. Save room for lunch or dinner at one of downtown’s many restaurants, or warm up with coffee or hot chocolate at a coffee shop or café. More information is at www.visitdowntownmadison. com/HolidayOpenHouse For shopping and dining suggestions, directions, or a friendly smile, stop by the new Visitor Center at 452 State St. in Peace Park, or at the Downtown Information Table in the Overture Center Lobby at 201 State St., on the Saturday after Thanksgiving

and Saturdays in December. Also on Saturdays Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, a free holiday trolley will carry shoppers through the district, Downtown Ambassadors will greet riders with gift bags with special offers from business, and carolers will stroll the streets serenading shoppers. If you can’t decide on the perfect gift, you can give the gift of downtown with a Downtown Madison Gift Certificate, good at more than 170 shops and restaurants, and available for purchase at the Overture Center Ticket Office (201 State St.) or the University Book Store (711 State St.). For more information on what to see and do downtown, holiday events, and where to shop and dine, see www.visitdowntownmadison. com. Downtown Madison looks forward to welcoming you this holiday season! – Submitted by Mary Carbine, executive director,

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HOLIDAYENTERTAINING made easy

(BPT) - The holidays are just around the corner, which means family and friends will soon get together at your home to celebrate.

These sites can help you keep track of guest lists, send reminders and even generate post-event thank-you notes, ensuring you

Whether you’re hosting large or intimate gatherings, having a game plan in place well in advance of your event is essential. With a few simple steps, you can jumpstart holi-

remain on-task, with minimal effort. Two weeks prior to your party date, take some time to prepare the menu. This will ensure ample time to pick up all the needed

day entertaining – and increase your own enjoyment at the event.

grocery items, find any specialty items and avoid last minute runs to the store. Search for recipes with common ingredients and

Theme it Whether you’re hosting your get-together in December or into the New Year, there’s simplicity in creating a theme and sticking to it. For inspiration, check out your favorite holiday films or books; or peruse home and garden magazines or Pinterest for creative entertaining ideas. Once you have a theme chosen, the rest of the details will quickly begin to fall into place. The theme can involve the types of food and drink served, the colors and types of decorations you decide to use, or even your guests’ attire.

Plan it Send out invitations a month prior to the get-together. Invites can be extended through the mail in a creative way, like a holiday card or a small gift box or cookie tin that guests can bring to the party to take home edible favors. To save time and money, manage party invitations online, with a website like evite.com or pingg.com.

varying preparation times, so you can space out your cooking and baking in the days leading up to your event. Begin setting tables and decorating several days prior to your party.

Stage it Consider whether your gathering will be a sit-down meal or more of a standingroom affair. If you’re only serving drinks and hors d’oeuvres, consider clearing out areas for guests to converse. To keep guests mingling from room to room, strategically space out the food and beverages throughout the areas. If you are serving a full-course meal, be sure you have ample seating for everyone. Think creatively about places for your guests to sit. End tables can be covered with decorative tablecloths and placed in front of a sofa for additional, comfortable settings. Saw horses, a wood board, and a tablecloth can make a quick and easy table in a pinch.

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Create it Between baking holiday cookies and preparing decadent meals, you’ll likely find yourself quite busy in the kitchen. Save some of your precious time and energy with a kitchen appliance that does most of the work, helping you to quickly and easily create your holiday menu and spend more time with guests. Impress your guests and streamline your holiday menus with the following recipes.

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¼ teaspoon dried sage ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary ⅛ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy whipping cream DIRECTIONS: Place broth, squash, onion, apple, nutmeg, sage, rosemary, pepper and salt into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Select Hot Soup program. Switch machine to Start and allow machine to complete programmed cycle. Add heavy cream to the Vitamix container and secure lid. Switch machine to Start and slowly increase speed to Variable 8. Blend for an additional 30 seconds.

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Quick tips for pulling together a

LIDAY P

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Divide, conquer and enjoy (BPT) - When your holiday-dinner guest list keeps

for big holiday meals. Plan

growing year after year, it may be time to share the cooking. A potluck is a great way to

that can be served at room temperature so you don’t have too many dishes that

share the load, and with just a little advance planning you can avoid ending up with 12 green bean casseroles on the

need to be kept hot. ❄ Be prepared with extra serving plates, bowls and spoons. Somebody’s bound to forget something. Also remind guests to label their serving dishes and utensils.

a menu with some dishes

dinner table. “Don’t be shy about assigning food categories to your guests,” says Ginny Bean,

Most regular potluck participants can tell tales about losing the lid to a favorite plastic bowl or discovering

founder and publisher of Ginny’s catalog. This eliminates the guesswork for them, too. Bean suggests you start planning four to six weeks out, and following these simple tips. ❄ Don’t overlook the non-cooks. Include categories such as beverages and paper products, or ask non-cooks to bring flowers, candles or other items to decorate the table. Those who want to help but need something easy to do can do some of the shopping for you. ❄ Double up. Ask at least two of the guests to make different salads, two to make different potato dishes, two people to bring different green vegetables, and two to bring pies. Plan on making the turkey, stuffing and gravy yourself. ❄ Make sure someone brings kid food. There’s nothing worse than having kids

reject all the food at the table. Make sure there’s ice cream or another dessert that appeals to kids, some sparkling apple juice for a special toast, and kid-friendly items like mac and cheese or yams with marshmallows. ❄ Pick your battles. If someone really wants to bring a certain dish that you don’t particularly want, let them bring it anyway. You never know which dish might turn into a family tradition. ❄ Assess your appliance needs. Ask guests to let you know ahead of time if they’ll need refrigerator, oven or range-top space. The added capacity of countertop ovens and microwaves can be a godsend

that the only casserole dish left on the table was not the one they brought. ❄ Don’t attempt to serve all the food from one table. Place desserts on a table separate from main dishes and side dishes. Locate beverages in another area. For the most convenient self-service, arrange the buffet so diners can serve themselves from both sides of the table. Lay out the table in logical order: plates at one end of the table for guests to pick up and load with food, and utensils tucked inside napkins at the other end to grab once their plates are full. ❄ Strike while the iron’s hot (and guests are in a festive mood). Before everyone leaves, set up the planning committee and solicit suggestions for next year.

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Secrets of building a

Great Gift Basket (BPT) - Giving a great gift basket is like bestowing a buffet of gifts on your loved one, and when the well-put-together gift basket is opened, well, that’s a magical moment. Beneath the pretty decorations lie enchanting mysteries that emerge one-byone to the delight of the recipient. The personal aspects of a gift basket are also endearing. You can customize a gift basket to the occasion (holiday, birthday, retirement, etc.) and tastes of the recipient, and taking the time to do so shows your thoughtfulness and caring. Building a great gift basket can be fun and easy. The gift experts at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store offer some advice for putting together a gift basket that will charm any recipient:

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Gift Baskets

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packaged items with the most interesting side

Arranging items Once you’ve chosen the perfect container, think about how you’ll arrange the items that go in it. First, add some decorative shredding (available in craft stores, or make your own with colored paper and a paper shredder) to help stabilize items in the container and make it look even more attractive. Then, follow these rules of thumb for arranging items: ❄ Place tallest items in the back. If you’re using a round container, choose a side to serve as a visual “back.” ❄ Moving forward, stair-step the rest of your items from tall to short. It’s OK if the rows are not perfectly straight or even. In fact, a little variance in the arrangement will make the basket look even more

facing forward so it’s immediately visible. For example, if you’ve included a bag of the recipient’s favorite coffee, make sure the brand name is showing so he or she will be able to tell at a glance what’s in the basket. ❄ Be careful not to completely hide any items. It’s fine to have things peeping through here or there, but avoid burying anything on the bottom. Buried items could potentially get lost and tossed out with the shredding.

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❄ If you need to hold items in place, secure them using some glue lines or glue dots (also available in craft stores.) Fitting everything snugly is the key.

The finishing touches Once your basket is artfully filled, place the entire container in a large cellophane bag. Gather the bag above the contents of the basket, then tie a bow at the narrowest part of the gathered bag. For smaller containers, pull the corners of the bag under the container and tape them. Trim any excess bag at the top. You can either hand-deliver your gift basket – which gives you the instant gratification of seeing the surprise and happiness on your loved one’s face – or ship it if that’s more convenient and practical. When shipping, be sure to package your basket securely. If you purchase a gift basket at Cracker Barrel, they will pack it for you at no extra cost and you just pay the actual shipping fee.

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