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4 LEADING THE WAY IN FAITH Area pastoral women leaders of faith in our midst .

16 CRAZY OVER COOKIES

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26 GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Area retailers offering ideas for holiday gift giving this year.

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Women of faith have always been a major force in the Christian church. Today, we see strong women of faith in our midst taking on pastoral roles as spiritual and theological leaders of local churches. While the opportunities for women to be ordained does not extend to all denominations, it is evident from their collective body of work that women are making a significant difference in their respective faith communities as well as the wider communities they serve. In this issue, we highlight four area pastoral leaders.

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Bethlehem United Church of Christ â&#x20AC;˘ Rural Kiel

I feel like I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t choose the ministry, but it chose me,â&#x20AC;? she said.

rowing up in a multigenerational home, the Reverend Ashley J. Nolte enjoyed a strong bond with her family that helped influence her eventual journey to the vocation she has enjoyed for six years, serving as pastor of Bethlehem United Church of Christ.

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Nolte spent her school years developing skills as a visual artist while planning to attend the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design to achieve degrees in childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book illustration with an emphasis in painting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen,â&#x20AC;? Nolte said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead, I listened to that still small voice that had burning inside me since I was a child and left, soon to be art school, for a career path in the ministry.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My journey into this vocation began at an early age,â&#x20AC;? Nolte explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spent a good deal of time with my grandpa as my family lived and still does live in a multigenerational home, so I grew up with my maternal grandparents in my home. We would often visit his mother who lived in a nursing home within driving distance.â&#x20AC;?

Nolte grew up attending church regularly with her family, often attending with her grandfather or parents. Her mother served for years as the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School superintendent and her uncle served for years as a licensed local pastor at the church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Church was always something my family did,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was buttressed by the community of my home church, Salem United Church of Christ in Plymouth, that

â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I still remember being introduced by my grandfather as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My girl, Ashley, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to grow up and be a preacher,â&#x20AC;? Nolte added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mind you, I was 3.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this part in my journey when

loved my family and me in so many ways. Not only was church important, but I grew up understanding why it was important; having a community that loved and cared for individuals and families, and one that fostered beautifully the growing faith of children, youth, and adults at all life stages.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the clergy at my home congregation was a woman, so I had no idea that it was different or weird to be a female in this profession,â&#x20AC;? she added.

After graduating from Plymouth Comprehensive High School in 2003, Nolte attended Elmhurst College in Illinois until she received her Bachelor of Arts degree with majors of Philosophy and Theological Studies and Christian Ministry in 2007. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Seminary in 2009,â&#x20AC;?

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so, that when I was called there was no mention of my gender what so ever. So if you happen to be one of those women, thank you.”

“My gender does provide me with different opportunities in how I can connect with people, and I don’t always look the part per se so that helps break down barriers for people who are skeptical and suspicious,” Nolte shared. “I am not sure if that has to do with my gender or the simple fact that I tend to be pretty laid back with most things.”

Nolte’s experience at her first Youth Fellowship meeting at Bethlehem helps illustrate her point. “I was sitting in the middle of a group of high school kids and they were about to start

the meeting. The advisor said that they couldn’t start until the Pastor got there. I raised my hand slowly and let them know that I was already there. Needless to say, there was some laughter.”

Nolte is aware of some skepticism that a female pastor can receive. “There have been comments made about my gender and whether or not that makes me fit to serve and lead in a congregation,” she said. “I will leave those statements to your imagination. I try not to take those too much to heart, knowing that the example I offer with my ministry, my life, and my service will speak much more loudly than a retort I would ever offer. I cannot change who I am, nor would

Helping Nolte’s family was very supportive during her journey to become a pastor.

“As a first generation college student my parents had always pointed me towards a college education and when I told them about my switch in career paths they were excited for me,” she said. “My boyfriend at the time, who was and still is Catholic and is now my husband, was also very supportive and has been ever since.”

While serving as pastor at Bethlehem is Nolte’s first call out of seminary for a full time position, she has served in many capacities including serving

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as a disaster response intern at the National Office of the Evangelical Church of America, a youth pastor at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Chicago, an intern at Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Hales Corners, a nursing home chaplain in Glenview and a trauma one care center chaplain on the north side of Chicago.

Nolte is not the first female member of the clergy to serve at Bethlehem.

“I am very lucky to have had wonderful and gifted predecessors who happened to be female,” she said. “I am forever grateful for their presence and work within the congregation. So much

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STRONG WOMEN | faith I ever want to because I am the person God has intended and created me to be. And there is no reason any one should ever, ever make you apologize for living as best you can.”

“A personal favorite of mine is when sales people call by phone to the church asking for the pastor,” she explained. Nolte said callers continue to ask to speak to the pastor and do not seem to comprehend when she tells them she is the pastor.

The callers hang eventually up. “If I had a quarter for every time that happened,” she said.

Nolte enjoys her position immensely and looks forward to serving her congregation faithfully and with great integrity. “I hope that they trust me as

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a leader and continue to be forgiving when I make mistakes and know with out a doubt that I love them the best that I can,” she said.

“But also, to remind them that each of them and all of you are loved by God more than you can imagine or fathom. That is really my primary goal, to over and over tell them and you, you are loved beyond measure.

If folks start believing that, then I have done my job.”

To be able to see the beauty of all life stages is very rewarding for Nolte. “I have visited newborns in the hospital, held people’s hands as they enter into life eternal, celebrated with couples on their wedding day, found myself at birthday parties, anniversaries,

and graduation parties,” she said. “I get to watch children grow up, and be a part of their life for awhile, and I get to listen as families share wisdom from those who have passed away. The most rewarding part of my work is the ability to see just how beautiful life really is. And with that, the beautiful resilience of the human spirit. I have been witness to some terrible and tragic things, but the wells of our souls are deep and I get to sit with people as they learn just how brave and courageous they are and remind them along the way that God is with them.

It’s beautiful, wonderful, and humbling beyond words.”

Nolte would like women to know their gender does not limit them. “God has

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For those called into ministry, Nolte says to listen deeply and whatever your perceived limitations are, know that the Spirit will fill them, and fill them abundantly. “But first you have to listen,” she added.

“I’m a terribly ordinary person,” Nolte shared. “I yell at my kids in the grocery store, take my dogs for walks, love to drink good beer with my husband, and read all the time. But most importantly I get to do what I love every single day of my life. And I never wake up in the morning without thanking God for another go at it.”

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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church • New Holstein/Kiel

raci Maass, pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, has found her calling and loves every moment of it.

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Maass grew up in a Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Church and remembers a life changing experience as a young girl. “My brother passed away at the age of 7,” Maass said. “I was 10 and I remember having a lot of questions and I didn’t get helpful answers.

I walked away from the church for quite awhile.”

Maass enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school at the age of 17 and served from 1989 to 1991, living in Guam for quite a bit of her time with the Navy. “It was an amazing experience,” she said. “Another form of service. The military got me out of Wisconsin and the United States.”

When Maass reached age 30, she realized something was missing in her life. “It was the church,” Maass said. “So I found a church. I realized for a good portion of my life God was calling me to this but I couldn’t see it.” At the age of 32 Maass quit her job and started school full time to become a pastor.

Maass attended school for nine years starting with two years spent at Madison College (MATC) where she graduated with an Associate Degree in the school’s liberal arts transfer program. Maass then spent three years at UW-Madison earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies,

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`by Faye Burg and four years of Wartburg Seminary School in Dubuque, Iowa. “It went so fast,” she said. “The classes were not easy but there was no question where I was supposed to be.”

Maass said. “My parents didn’t believe it would happen as I switched jobs so often. My father called it the three-year plan. But all have come to embrace it.

They are proud.”

“I graduated and was ordained in 2014,” Maass said. “I was fortunate to be able to come to serve Gloria Dei in July of 2014.”

During college Maass had an interesting experience while serving as an intern in Michigan. “A supervisor and I were doing hospital visits on Christmas Eve,” she said. “We went to the information desk and the nurse commented that two nuns were here for a visit.

It really proved the fact that women clergy do get challenged.”

“I had been looking my whole life for something that filled me and it was doing this,” she added. “Finally being able to step outside of myself and help others, that fills me. My worst day here is better than any other job for me. This is so much more than a job for me; it’s how I live. I am pretty proud of it.”

Maass said her maternal grandmother always believed in her. “She believed I could do this,”

Maass said from her experience women in the clergy are more accepted in Wisconsin. “There is mutual respect for one another,” she said. “I really enjoy that.”

Maass encourages anyone interested in a

life in ministry to educate themselves first. “Talk to others about the process as it is not the same for everyone,” she said. “It is not easy, but it’s worth it.

It is worth the work to be here. Don’t take it lightly.”

Home and hospital visits are a favorite part of her life now and she loves to hear the stories people have to share with her, adding it can easily turn a bad day into a good one. “I also love doing worship services and seeing people have those “aha” moments,” she said. “There isn’t anything about this job that I don’t like.”

A fan of hugging, Maass said she needs to remind herself to watch boundaries when it comes to men. “I have to think about it as most prefer handshakes,” she said. “I don’t think it matter to women. They just see me as Pastor.”

STRONG WOMEN | faith Not the typical pastor, Maass said she is more comfortable wearing jeans and finds wearing the pastoral collar uncomfortable. When not at the church she can often be found riding her Honda Shadow 1100 motorcycle, visiting friends and exploring the countryside.

Maass said the congregation she serves is

very laid back and liberal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All are welcome to attend church here,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a relaxed atmosphere here. I enjoy giving the congregation something in my sermons to take to their week and to pray about; to contemplate.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really love what I do,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God has put me here for a purpose.â&#x20AC;?

With a goal to continue learning and build trust with her congregations, Maass is excited about the possibilities at Gloria Dei, calling the people very supportive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have felt very cared for and loved here,â&#x20AC;? she added.

Hoping to help the church focus, Maass enjoys working with the people of the congregation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The

people are great,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very caring and loving.â&#x20AC;?

Maass also enjoys the small town atmosphere of life in the New Holstein and Kiel areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has forced me to slow down a bit and that is good. I like working with the other churches as well. I am growing in a different way than I expected and that is a wonderful thing.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x192;

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Community United Church of Christ â&#x20AC;˘ Elkhart Lake

astor Deborah Tyler has come a long way to be able to serve Community United Church of Christ in Elkhart Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;literally.

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They had just completed a journey of 2,000 miles from Seattle, WA. Although she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind the many miles, she confesses it is a journey she would love to make again without the cats.

Pastor Tyler answered a call from the congregation at Community UCC after serving in the Seattle area for the past four years.

She is hardly new to the ministry. Her graduation from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA came after 22 years of lay ministry with children and families. Although ordained through the United Church of Christ, she served that capacity earlier with the United Methodist Church.

An Army brat, Pastor Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father was a chaplain for the US Army. She grew up in the Disciples of Christ tradition, and got familiar with traveling. After living

in Germany and all over the United States, she found God calling her into pastoral ministry.

Those journeys and her background in working with youth and children have provided an incredible background for her pastoral work, Rev. Tyler said.

While opening herself to her most recent pastoral call, Rev. Tyler never even imagined a move to Wisconsin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine not staying in Seattle,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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The master bedroom features Dorothy and Toto. The Christmas tree in this room will be decorated by Seasons By Design. The dining room will include antique Wizard of Oz games, puzzles, plates, and a variety of other childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys. Finally, the kitchen will display many variations of Munchkin Land layouts and the Good Witch.

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STRONG WOMEN | faith in conversations with the Community UCC search committee, she began to feel at home with that connection to the European background and the Evangelical and Reformed branch of the United Church of Christ.

MEETING THEM WHERE THEY ARE Rev. Tyler sees her role as one of “meeting the congregation where they are.”

“We need to figure out together what God is calling us to do. That takes a whole lot of listening and learning—it’s about getting to know the people and the community and discern what is next for this place,” she said.

“I also have the privilege of being engaged in ministry with so many people who are connected to farms.

That’s a very different way of being, and I love it. I really don’t even have the words to describe it,” she said.

The roots even run deep for many of the visitors who come to Elkhart Lake, Rev. Tyler noted.

“I did a non-member wedding a couple of months ago, and it was a young woman who always imagined getting married here,” she said. “Their family had come to Siebkens every summer and there’s a history in that too.

Rev. Tyler has learned a few other key elements about the Elkhart Lake lifestyle since her official June 1 start at Community United Church of Christ.

Rev. Tyler has officially become part of the Elkhart Lake community, making her home on Washington Street.

Already she has come to appreciate how deep the roots of the community run.

“The bratwurst......” she mused, “I knew about them before, but they are way better here.”

“It’s very different than Seattle. Elkhart Lake offers a wonderful lifestyle and one that’s very different from living in the city,” Rev. Tyler noted.

She enjoys going to movies and looks forward to the start of the community theater season in Eastern Wisconsin.

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She thoroughly enjoyed rubbing elbows throughout the week with the people she sees in worship on Sundays.

Indeed, Rev. Tyler has made a long journey to get situated in Elkhart Lake, but like the rest of her life, she has connected with friends along with way.

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Cedar Communities • Director of Ministies

aturday morning visits with her father to area nursing homes helped inspire Reverend Kathryn O’Connor Kuhn to a life of service as a pastor.

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Now serving since 2013 as Director of Ministries at Cedar Community, Kuhn admits her original intention was to attend law school.

“My father is a United Church of Christ pastor,” Kuhn said. “I didn’t have any intention of following this path. However, some of my earliest memories are of the times I would accompany him on pastoral visits to nearby nursing homes. When I was in college, I intended to go on to law school, which I did for one year. Fortunately I realized it wasn’t a good fit for me. I went to seminary without intending or planning to be ordained.

I just knew I wanted to do something with my life that involved being a voice for those whose voices aren’t always heard, and a listening ear for their unique stories.”

Kuhn is proud to have had the privilege of serving in a variety of ministry setting including congregations, an HIV/AIDS ministry, a hospice ministry, and currently at Cedar Community. “I do feel like this position brings me back to where I started, all those years ago, making those Saturday morning visits with my dad,” she said.

Kuhn received her high school diploma in

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1987 from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati followed by a Bachelor of Philosophy from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1991. She then received her Master of Divinity in 1995 from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis.

“My first ministry setting was an HIV/AIDS ministry operated by a group of Catholic brothers known as the Order of St. Camillus, in Wauwatosa,” Kuhn explained. “I was ordained through the United Church of Christ while I was serving in that ministry, which made for lots of interesting conversations between our traditions.

Growing up in the United Church of Christ meant I was aware of women in ministry from early on. The

student population at Eden Seminary was more than half female when I was there, and it still is. I had the good fortune in most of the churches I have served, of having other women serve before me. Those congregations accepted me very warmly because of the wonderful experiences they had in the past with women as ministers.”

Kuhn said she is aware that many area faith communities do not ordain women. “Sometimes this led to interesting encounters at funerals or weddings when visitors let me know I was the first “lady pastor” they’d ever met,” Kuhn commented.

“Most of the time they were surprised how little a difference gender really makes; good ministry is good ministry. Sometimes they let me know they were

uncomfortable with the idea of a woman minister because of their own tradition and the teaching of their church.”

A great-aunt once told Kuhn she couldn’t quite accept women in the ministry. “I learned early on that it doesn’t pay to argue against someone’s life experience. All I can do is serve as faithfully as I know how,” Kuhn said.

Kuhn’s family has a rich history in ministry beginning with her father.

“I met my husband at Eden Seminary,” Kuhn said. “He is also ordained in the UCC and went on to complete his PhD.” Kuhn’s husband is the Rev. Karl Kuhn who is Professor of Religion at Lakeland College. “I have an uncle who was a pastor.

My mother’s college degree was in Christian Education,

STRONG WOMEN | faith and her parents, though not clergy, were very active in their UCC church in Iowa. My decision to attend seminary evolved out of a long conversation with my parents, when I realized law school was not the right path for me. They were very supportive, but had never suggested that direction for me in the past.”

Kuhn has worked in a variety of settings over the years and said each setting has been fulfilling in its own way. “I wouldn’t trade having had these varied experiences. I hope I’ve provided good ministry in all of these settings, however long I’ve served in these communities.”

“I think anyone in this profession, male or female, has to have a love for people and an ability to accept people for who they are; and have a deep faith,” Kuhn said. “I’m not sure that women have an advantage in these things as I’ve met male and female pastors alike who are gifted in these areas, and just as many who are challenged in these areas, too.”

Kuhn’s current role at Cedar Community allows her to minister with residents and staff across five residential campuses with four located in West Bend and one in Elkhart Lake. “One campus just north of West Bend is a

retreat center called Cedar Valley,” Kuhn explained.

“I lead worship at several sites weekly and provide one on one pastoral care to residents and staff. In that way, my work at Cedar Community is very similar to ministry in a church.

The main difference is the opportunity I have to serve with an interdisciplinary administrative team of professionals. We work together to serve the needs of the community as a whole. Because Cedar Community is affiliated with the UCC, I serve as the liaison to the wider church including our regional and national UCC connections.”

In terms of hopes

and goals Kuhn said she is interested in growing the relationship between local congregations and ministry settings such as Cedar Community. “I wonder if there are ways that the ministry of Cedar Community can be more supportive or helpful to our local churches,” she ponders. “I still have so much to learn about this ministry and its possibilities, so it’s hard to answer this right now. All I know is I’m kept busy every day doing things I love, as well as things that challenge and stretch me, and that’s a really good place for me to be.”

Kuhn thoroughly enjoys

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STRONG WOMEN | faith spending time with Cedar Community residents and said each person has a unique story and a unique contribution to the life of the community as a whole.

“Getting to know our residents, and the gifts they bring, and the ways we as staff can be of help and support to them along the journey is a great privilege,” Kuhn shared. “I also really love the opportunities I have to meet people in other UCC-affiliated ministries across the country. There is so much good ministry happening in so many settings including senior living, healthcare, child and family services, housing, and more. I learn so much from these amazing people and their work.”

Leading worship in Cedar Community memory care areas and listening to people sing familiar hymns with gusto is what Kuhn said is most rewarding for her. “The rituals and traditions, songs and prayers of the faith become sort of ingrained in us if that’s a strong part of our lives. It’s amazing to see those things come back when even short-term memory is fleeting.”

“It’s also very rewarding to provide comfort or support to residents and their families as life draws to a close,” she added. “That’s sacred time for our residents and their loved ones. If I can provide some comfort through a prayer, a listening ear, or just being present,

that’s a great privilege and I don’t take it lightly.”

Kuhn finds herself wondering if her ministry makes a difference as she said serving as a pastor can be emotionally or spiritually challenging. “Am I doing enough? Am I being faithful to who God wants me to be in this circumstance? Am I keeping a balance between work and family? These are daily questions for me,” she said.

Kuhn encourages any one thinking of entering the ministry to follow their dreams. “Explore the many options for ministry, and find the one that nurtures your own soul while you are nurturing others. I think it’s really important for

any person in ministry to feel confident in their call, and grounded in their own spirituality.”

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COOKIE BAKING I S FA M I LY TIME FOR S AT Z E R S inny Satzer and sisters Karen, Chris, Jackie, Sherri and Pam enjoy spending time together each holiday season baking cookies and other goods and sharing what they create with others.

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“I am not exactly sure when it began, possibly 1992,” Satzer said. “We bake and do an exchange the first Saturday of December.”

The group takes turns hosting the annual event with sisters and sistersin-law each opening their homes for the family’s favorite activity. Three of Satzer’s sisters live in other states, but Satzer said she knows they would participate if they could.

“Right now we are up to about nine people who are in the exchange,” Satzer explained. “Some nieces have joined in and also daughters and daughters-in-law. Some of our favorite recipes to bake are chocolate chip sticks, Andes mint cookies, peanut butter blossoms, peppermint snowballs, and spritz.”

“The same cookies are not always made every year,” Satzer continued. “We also do an exchange with candy. Some of our favorite candies to make are mounds balls, peanut butter balls. mints, and caramels.”

Satzer said each family member chooses one type of cookie and one type of candy and is in charge of making two dozen of each kind for each person in the exchange. “That comes to 18 dozen of each cookie and candy,” Satzer said. “Not all get baked or made the day of the exchange as there would not be enough oven time or time in general to get them finished. Many of us have them completed before we arrive that day and then help out with whomever needs help.

When we finish with that, we do some other favorites like Christmas wreaths and sometimes cut-out cookies.”

Much planning goes into the event as the participants discuss what they would like to make and sign up for their choices before the exchange. “The amounts made depend on how many are involved in the exchange,” Satzer added.

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Harper are involved in rolling out balls for the mint candy and wherever else they are needed,” Satzer said. “Ayla always manages to get a few of the mints before she leaves because that’s her favorite and grandma doesn’t really care for them.”

“Nobody ever wants to get stuck making cut-outs for everyone else,” Satzer said. “One year my sister Lori was here visiting from California and she helped out and joined in. She wishes she could always be here but that is not possible.

She got stuck rolling and

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cutting out the cut-outs that year and she decided that if that’s what we were going to make her do, she really didn’t want to be here all the time.”

“My sister-in-law Donna, niece Erika and daughterin-law Jennie along with granddaughters Ayla and

Other family members participating include Satzer’s sister Chris’s daughter-inlaw Sara, sister Jackie’s niece Jamie participates when she can. “Nieces Amanda and Danielle are always there to help out as well as great-nieces Naudia, Helena, and Malora,” Satzer said. “Jackie’s daughters Abby and Alicia and Donna’s granddaughter Sage also help.” Sisters Lori of California, Mary of the D.C. area, and Diane

of southwestern Wisconsin have been present when possible to help out with baking and rolling and participate when they can throughout the years.

Ginny’s sister Pam said, “It’s fun thinking back and seeing how the day has evolved over the years. It’s like we now have it down to a science. Our mom would be thrilled that we have continued this tradition and that we share the goods with so many people.”

The fun and stories that are exchanged between all who are there and the tradition that she hopes will be carried on for many generations are what Satzer cherishes most. “Our mother passed away 21 years ago and she was involved in all

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of the get-togethers before she died. I remember her that last year, she was not feeling well at all but she hung right in there with all of us and didn’t let on. That year the exchange was at my home in Chilton.”

“She would be very proud of all her daughters and their families who have carried on the tradition for so many years,” Satzer added. “Every year something happens the day of the bake and we all say that mom had something to do with it.”

“I come from a family of nine sisters,” Satzer commented. “One of us is always there for the other.

I feel sad for anyone who has no sisters because they are not only sisters but also my best friends. As I grow older I am realizing the importance of each and every one of them.”

“Christmas is a very busy time for everyone but most all of us will take the time out for this day because it is special to each and every one of us,” Satzer shared.

“We all have fun and family time is very important.”

“We all also give our home baked goodies as gifts and many people count on them so we don’t want to disappoint any of them. Our mother taught us all how to bake and cook and we all enjoy doing it. It wouldn’t Christmas without it.”

PROPSON-ENDERS ENJOYS H O L I D AY T R A D I T I O N S ouette PropsonEnders of Valders cherishes time spent with family. The annual Christmas baking days are something she eagerly looks forward to all year long.

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“It is a Christmas tradition,” Propson-Enders said of the day family members gather to work on cut out cookies.

Propson-Enders spends the entire day before the event rolling the dough, cutting out the cookies and baking them so the 12-15 dozen cookies made from approximately 20 different cookie cutters are ready when the rest of the family arrives. “All the grandchildren which are ages 9 to 29 are here and some of the adults too. The adults frost cookies and the kids decorate the cookies.”

The daylong event is planned each year when it is most convenient for every one to join Propson-Enders at her home in rural Valders.

“All of them take home about two to two and a half dozen cookies,” she said.

“I also give some to area shut-ins.”

Propson-Enders feels fortunate that her family

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The group enjoys the day decorating and telling stories of years past and eating cookies as well. “I think my grandson Justin eats the most,” PropsonEnders added.

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on the lookout for more, purchasing them for her family.

Also included during lefse day is other Norwegian delicacies including cruffle, almond tarts and krum kake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have time we also make fattigmand,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We go through a lot of butter,â&#x20AC;? Propson-Enders said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We eat some during the day but we save enough for Christmas Day.â&#x20AC;?

Another day of tradition in the Propson-Enders family is lefse day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Between Christmas and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s we gather again to make lefse that we then enjoy on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. We have it for dinner and everyone makes desserts to share.â&#x20AC;?

The lefse tradition began about 15-20 years ago when Propson-Enders decided she wanted to include more of the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage in the holiday season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone loves lefse,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want the kids to know their Norwegian heritage. We are also German but we eat German food all year round.â&#x20AC;?

Propson-Enders spends

an entire day before the lefse event to get the ingredients ready for her family. She peels and boils about 40 pounds of russet potatoes and mixed with butter and cream, which then needs to set overnight.

The next day as the family gathers, each take turns rolling and frying the lefse dough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After it gets done we have stacks and stacks of lefse and everyone takes a stack home with them,â&#x20AC;? Propson-Enders said of the approximate 50 to 60 pounds of lefse that is created.

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has made it part of the day as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoever is rolling the lefse dough has to wear it,â&#x20AC;? she said, of the helmet with horns and blonde braids.

Special hand made aprons were made by Propson-Enders as gifts for her grandchildren, who wear them on the family baking days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are all personal to them and their personalities,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These days together just mean the world to me,â&#x20AC;?

Propson-Enders said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just to see my family together.

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FOND MEMORIES ABOUND AT H O L I D AY S rowing up in the Osman area, Sharon Mueller has fond memories of her grandfather at Christmas time.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;He would whittle small wood Christmas trees while my sister and I decorated cut out Christmas cookies,â&#x20AC;?

Mueller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When his three inch tree was finished, we would add white frosting g to the tips of the tree.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Grandma Hickmann made five to six dozen cookies and we decorated them at her house, which was only two miles away,â&#x20AC;? Mueller remembers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She always provided a colorful assortment of sprinkles to decorate the cookies with.â&#x20AC;?

While Mueller said they decorate cookies for several years with her grandmother, she can only recall one with her grandfather whittling the wood Christmas trees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He died when I was only 9 years old,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandpa whittled at the huge kitchen table while we frosted cookies at the same table. Grandma usually frosted the wood tree branches with white

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Looking for that special gift for that special someone in your life? Have someone on your shopping list who falls between “difficult” and “impossible” on the scale of shopping ease?

Not opposed to shopping for a gift for one of the most important people on your list—yourself? If any or all of the above apply to you, you will want to check out some or all of the following northeast Wisconsin retailers.

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Love is in the air at Christmas season

ove is in the air as much at Christmastime as it is on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, and Bob Schoenbornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry in Kiel has the perfect pieces to express that love during the holiday season.

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The hottest jewelry trend for 2015 is the Forever Together two-stone jewelry pendants and rings set with two diamonds. Each of the diamonds represents a person in the relationship and their love for one another.

Shimmering diamonds are available in sterling silver or 14kt gold. Matching sets of pendants and earrings are available along with unique designs which have a fluttering diamond that moves with natural movement creating extra sparkle. The staff at Bob Schoenbornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry said it is a great way to create a big look for a small price.

Other hot items heading into the holiday season are unique pieces from Bob Schoenbornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian and German designer jewelry lines. Those include Breuning pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets, and Officina Bernardi sterling silver pendants, earrings, and bracelets.

Customers should watch for sales of 20 to 40 percent off select items as the Christmas shopping season unfolds. They should also know that all services at Bob Schoenbornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry are completed in the store, including custom design work, diamond and gemstone setting, jewelry repairs and also clock and watch repair. Also, Bob Schoenbornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry hand selects each piece of inventory keeping their customers in mind, ensuring the better quality for the best value.

diamond stud earrings, a shimmering diamond pendant with matching earrings, a pendant from our Together Forever collection, and wall clocks and watches from Citizen, Bering or Bulova.

Service at Bob Schoenbornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry does not stop after the saleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is just beginning. Complimentary gift wrapping is offered with any purchase, and the staff said it takes pride in providing better prices, better quality and the best customer service possible along with strong attention to detail. Â&#x192;

Suggestions for specific items which make excellent Christmas gifts include

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Eclectic ideas include tropical Christmas

eranya Studios is gearing up for the Christmas shopping season with an open house scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tropical â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s Christmasâ&#x20AC;? is the fun theme for the open house, and owner Susan Radke said she is hoping visitors also have some fun with the theme by coming in wearing their flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts. Seranya Studios will be open normal hours that dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; starting at 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;but the party really gets started on Dec. 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. with live music and food, including sampling of the Rabbit Creek artisan baking line. Other events will be going on in downtown Plymouth that evening as well.

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Visitors to Seranya Studios also will have opportunities to win gift baskets donated by area artists worth several hundred dollars.

In addition to all that fun, people will want to make Seranya Studios a destination for their Christmas shopping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not your normal retail outlet,â&#x20AC;? Radke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very eclectic.â&#x20AC;?

Seranya Studios also offers handmade baskets, jewelry, and pottery, and gourmet lines of dip mixes. Rabbit Creek baking mixes are available, and people can present either this article or Seranya Studiosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ad from this magazine to receive $1 off any of those mixes.

In addition to a wide variety of art pieces for sale from local artists,

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Classes and gatherings are popular at Seranya Studios. Poetry clubs, book clubs, knitting groups, Bible study groups and more have made Seranya Studios their destination, or just book a Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night Out with one of the local artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perhaps a scarf party or

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As another example of the classes and events held at the studio, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Twisted Sistersâ&#x20AC;? are a knitting and crocheting group which meets the first and third Monday evenings of every month. Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. a basket weaving class meets. Instructors are available for most mediums including stained glass mosaics, drawing, acrylic painting, silk scarves, sewing, polymer clay, and more. Classes also work great for couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; date nights.

Seranya Studios also has a gift registry. Help out that special someone in your life with a list of items you would love to get as Christmas gifts from Seranya Studios.

The business has something for all ages and genders. Radke said many of their art pieces are attractive to men, including some of the garden art available. Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers ornaments also seem to catch their eye, as do items

such as cutting boards, cheese boards, pizza cutters, and wine stoppers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very original and unique,â&#x20AC;? Radke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have hand-painted neckties.

We have fabulous canes.â&#x20AC;?

Doll clothes for American Girl dolls gain the attention of children who stop in with mom or dad at Seranya Studios.

Also on the horizon is a mid-winter art contest called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Trash My Art.â&#x20AC;?

People can take recycled items or â&#x20AC;&#x153;trashâ&#x20AC;? and make art out of it. Adult entries will be judged while youth entries will be voted on by customers. Sign up between now and Jan. 10 to take part in the contest.

One last note on Christmas shopping: Radke said Seranya Studios has not done any gift wrapping to date, but there is a good reason for that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our bags are so darn cute,â&#x20AC;? she said. Â&#x192; Seranya Studios Art Boutique 307 E. Mill St., Plymouth

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At Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Center of Plymouth, â&#x20AC;&#x153;dancing diamondsâ&#x20AC;? are definitely trending upward and are a great idea for holiday shoppers. Mike Nesemann explained that dancing diamonds are an item such as a pendant, ring or earrings where the focal point diamond is

able to move freely, so it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;dancingâ&#x20AC;? and always catching reflections of light.

Another hot holiday buy could be the two diamond ring. The two diamonds in the ring signify the two people in a relationship.

To help kick off the holiday shopping season, Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Center will be hosting a Black Friday/Small Business Saturday event. Savings of 20 to 60 percent will be offered storewide with door busters and free giveaways to the first 20 customers through the door on Black Friday.

Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Center is family run with a strong focus on customer service. All work is done on site, which means customers

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are talking to actual jewelry makers and not just individuals looking to make a sale. Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers extreme variety with items starting at $20 and ranging up to tens of thousands of dollars.

Mike said it is difficult to suggest specific items at Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which would make great Christmas gifts because the focus at Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is on individuality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each person has their own unique style, so it really depends on a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle, likes/ dislikes, etc. to offer an idea for a gift,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sentimental ties in the jewelry are a fantastic way to start. Family jewelry is an option and diamonds are

a girls best friend so those always go over well.â&#x20AC;?

Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Center was established in 1919 and has been in the town of Plymouth since 1957. Having had four generations of jewelry makers should help put customers at ease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want you to love whatever you have received or are giving,â&#x20AC;? Mike said.

In addition to the sale of fine jewelry, Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Center provides expert repairs on all jewelry needs in house. Not one single item repaired at Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is sent off site, everything is done by the owner Mike or his son Alex.

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Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has a full line of engagement rings that fit any budget, and with a bench jeweler on hand customizing and designing rings becomes very easy. They also carry a large selection of gold/ silver gemstone designs, watches, and giftware for

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please allow Nesemannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Center to fulfill all of your jewelry needs,â&#x20AC;?

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Kitchen and gift ideas abound

■ Bakeware—Vollrath makes a cookie sheet that has been rated by America’s Test Kitchen as the world’s best cookie sheet and it is available at Relish. No burned cookies for Santa!

elish is a unique kitchenware and gift store located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan.

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Relish specializes in fine cookware, cutlery, tools and gadgets for the home chef. Associates are knowledgeable in the use and care of these products and said they are excited to share their expertise in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Relish carries specialty home gifts by Nora Fleming, Polish pottery, Mud Pie, and Gurgle Pot. Gourmet foods from favorite local vendors are available in the store.

The associates at Relish Kitchen Store said they are observing are a couple trends which are hot heading into the Christmas season. One of those trends is spiralizing vegetables.

Relish has the tools to turn zucchini and root vegetables into tasty “pasta” with no wheat worries. The recipe

ideas are endless, tasty and quick.

The second hot trend is multi-use items, from kitchen appliances to serveware to kitchen gadgets. Anything that you can use for more than one purpose in the kitchen is a great value.

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday (Nov. 27-28) really kick off the holiday season for Relish, and on those days it will have amazing discounts on the highest-quality brands— All-Clad cookware, Wusthof knives, Vitamix, and a ton of other surprises.

An Open House is planned for Saturday, Dec. 5 and Relish Kitchen Store also will have 12 days of special deals on the days leading up to Christmas.

Join the e-mail list or like Relish on Facebook to be the first to know about all upcoming events and holiday specials.

Relish is proud to bring unique gifts and kitchen essentials to Sheboygan County that shoppers cannot find anywhere else nearby. Jane Davis Wood of Relish Kitchen Store said, “We know these products, we use these products and we can tell you all the details you’d like to know in order to make an informed purchase. Relish is a playground for all home cooks, and there are gift ideas galore.

“Also, we know our customers love to give gifts from Relish, but even more, they love to get gifts from Relish,” she added.

“This Christmas, if there’s something you really want, fill out a wish list at Relish, and we’ll let the special people in your life know exactly what you’re dreaming about.”

Relish has plenty of ideas for specific items which would make great Christmas gifts. A few of those are as follows:

■ Nora Fleming Serveware—Called the “Pandora of Serveware” it is one platter for every occasion decorated with minis for each season and each reason.

■ Stocking stuffers— Kitchen gadgets also make great hostess gifts and teacher gifts. New favorites include the Garlic Twist, Oil free Potato chip maker, the Angry Mama microwave cleaner and the butter knife that melts butter.

■ Teas—Relish carries The Republic of Tea, Tea Forte, Davidsons and Urbal Tea with all the infusers, teapots and mugs to make a perfect gift.

■ Cutlery—Quality knives in all price ranges from Wusthof, Victorinox and Kyocera are available. Relish offers professional knife sharpening to keep that fine edge.

Ask the people on your shopping list to fill out a wish list at Relish, and associates will help find exactly what they want.

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the heart of the occasion,â&#x20AC;? Davis Wood said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let Relish help you find the products and tools that makes prep, cooking and serving all the more fun.

Relish the possibilities!â&#x20AC;? Â&#x192; Relish Kitchen Store

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The Downtown Plymouth Association (DPA) is in the midst of planning several holiday events for all ages.

The always popular â&#x20AC;&#x153;Queen for A

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convertible in the holiday parade.

The Christmas Parade on Nov. 27 is a hometown favorite. This amazing holiday light parade is an evening spectacle sure to get all ages in the mood for Christmas. Enter for a chance

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to see the parade from the warmth of a downtown business by participating in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cozy Window, Cool Paradeâ&#x20AC;? silent auction which started Nov. 1 and do not forget to vote for your favorite downtown Christmas window by dropping a dollar in the vote box.

The second annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charming Downtown Christmasâ&#x20AC;? event will run from Dec. 4-5. Friday evening will be filled with family fun. Pictures with Santa, trolley rides, live reindeer, strolling carolers, in-store specials and an add-a-charm necklace are just a few of the activities.

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events will include build-your-own holiday recipe book and enter to win the downtown Christmas cookie contest.

In addition to those

community events, the Christmas shopping season will bring a lot of activity downtown to shops such as Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet, Allechant Boutique, and The Sewing Basket.

Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet, 127 E. Mill St., is ready for the holidays. This high-end consignment shop carries a wide range of sizes starting at a junior size 0 and going up to womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size 3X. Whether you are in need of a new pair of jeans with a cute sweater, skirt and leggings with a pair of high boots or a full-length formal gown for the holiday season, Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has you covered.

Owner Gina Chandler said the trend this year is all about layers. Skirts with solid or print leggings and boots look great with a top and sweater combination.

The look is perfect because

it can be dressed up or down according to your needs.

Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet also has a wonderful selection of holiday home dĂŠcor items, jewelry, shoes, boots, scarves and purses. Stop in Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet, the consignment shop that feels like a boutique.

Allechant Boutique, 217 E. Mill St., is once again ready to welcome shoppers with a lot of great gifts and clothing for holiday giving. Located in downtown Plymouth one block east of Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet and one block west of The Sewing Basket, Allechant is ready to help people look their best while giving meaningful gifts to those special people on your list.

Allechant carries the very popular Alex and Ani Bracelets, Earrings and

Necklaces. They also carry Forever Locketts and Charms and Spirit by Chelsea Taylor.

Packer, Badger and Panther Jewelry is in stock. It has sweaters, tunics, leggings, skirts, dresses, scarves, purses, and a ton of jewelry.

Right now clothing is being made in lighter fabrics so you can add a new layer over a previous look to give you a new look and stretch your wardrobe.

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prints to cuddle fabrics which give a soft touch to any project for children or adults. New this fall, we are carrying a large selection of adult coloring books. One of the hottest new trends, these coloring books which exercise the mind and reduce stress are perfect for every adult in your life.

Let us help you find the right gift for the quilter on your list, from fabric bundles, to new notions and patterns, and the most cutting edge sewing machines from Brother. Â&#x192; Plymouth Downtown Assoc.

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Allechant owner Jackie Pottratz said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a boutique but like a mini department store. As president of the DPA, the entire downtown and community is important to us and we involve ourselves in every activity that we can and are always happy to donate to special causes.â&#x20AC;?

The Sewing Basket, located at 426 E. Mill St. in downtown Plymouth, is

Sheboygan Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest quilt shop. You will be surprised and inspired as you investigate 3,000 square feet filled with hundreds of samples and thousands of bolts of unique cotton fabrics not available in chain stores.

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sk the people at Henningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheese what is â&#x20AC;&#x153;hotâ&#x20AC;? this Christmas season in their gift shop and the answer might be, â&#x20AC;&#x153;HOT.â&#x20AC;?

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Hot is HOT these days in cheese. Adding a little kick to cheese seems to be what people want, according to Henningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mindy Ausloos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hotter the better,â&#x20AC;?

she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we introduced the Scorpion Cheddar and it has quickly become a huge request from customers. Grab it while supplies last.â&#x20AC;?

Other popular â&#x20AC;&#x153;hotâ&#x20AC;? flavors are the Mango Fire

Cheddar and Ghost Pepper cheese spread.

Christmas season events and specials are still in the works at Henningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheese, but one of them will be a wine tasting. The date is still to be determined, but

â&#x20AC;&#x153;likeâ&#x20AC;? the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Facebook page to be kept up to date on all the latest happenings.

The staff at Henningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheese enjoys customizing gift boxes for each individual. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our gift boxes are put together in old

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fashion wooden cheese boxes and shipped anywhere in the U.S.,” Ausloos said.

“We let the customers bring in their own ‘additions’ to their gift boxes, whether it be homemade cookies, candies, etc. We will add them to your gift box to make it feel as personal as possible.”

In addition to gift boxes, Ausloos offered the following ideas for some specific Christmas gift items available at Henning’s Cheese: ■ For the wine lover, a

Wisconsin wine along with a fun accessory; ■ If you have a Packer fan on your list, Henning’s has Cheese Heads, jewelry and other Packer accessories;

Henning’s Cheese also carries Wisconsin souvenirs and many items of holiday décor.

If you aren’t sure what their favorites are, we also offer gift cards.

■ For the party planner, Henning’s carries a large variety of Stonewall Kitchen items. Unique jams, mustards, sauces and other fun additions to any party are available.

All these ideas can be in addition to your favorite cheese. “We do have wine, beer and cheese pairing ideas throughout our store to help make your decisions a little easier,” Ausloos said.

■ A man’s gift—sixpacks of Wisconsin beers, Johnsonville sausage, and Ferris Popcorn.

To make gift buying and delivery easy, Henning’s Cheese ships Mondays through Fridays via Federal

Express throughout the U.S. Orders can be placed in the store, over the phone (920-894-3032) or online at www.henningscheese.com.

If wanting to ship out of the country via USPS, Henning’s will gladly help you get your order together, box it up and it just has to be taken to the post office.

“You can’t go wrong with giving the gift of cheese,” Ausloos said.

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Proudly serving customers with quality service for over 50 years, Vern’s Cheese a smalltown friendly atmosphere.

Meyers said employees treat customers like family.

“We have a large variety of different cheeses, gift items, wines, craft beer, meats, and other specialty items that would suit your liking and budget,” she added.

Asked about specific items available at Vern’s Cheese which would make good Christmas gifts, Meyers said, “Everyone always loves Wisconsin cheese. Gift boxes, wine and cheese baskets, Nueske hams, specialty candies (regular and sugar-free), gluten-free products, and

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“Gift boxes are always a great idea to give,” said Kari Meyers of Vern’s Cheese.

“We have already designed gift boxes for easy grab and go, or you can create your own. People can choose from our large variety of specialty cheeses, both imported and domestic.”

Several years ago Vern’s Cheese also expanded and remodeled its gift shop, turning it into a must-stop shopping destination all year round but especially for Christmas. As if the wide assortment of cheese were not enough, it also carries a large assortment of gift items. Gluten-free products are available and very popular with customers, Meyers said.

Vern’s Cheese’s annual “Taste of the Holidays” Open House is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a time for customers to come in and sample many different easy-to-make recipes, holiday wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages they would be able to use for their entertaining needs

holiday drink mixes and garnishes are also items people love to receive.”

She added, “Come in to our specialty store and let our friendly staff assist you as you choose that special gift. We ship UPS throughout the continental U.S., so your family and friends throughout the country can enjoy that special taste of Wisconsin. If you cannot make it into our store, give us a call at 920849-7717 or visit us online at www.vernscheese.com.

Remember to ship early.

From easy-to-make recipes to easy-to-purchase gifts, your holiday entertaining needs begins at Vern’s Cheese.”

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Recipes, Recollections & Reminiscings from Marge

By Marge Petts Love the giver â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the art of gift giving By the time most women (and some men) reach the age of 30, they have mastered the art of gift giving. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you have it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late. Read on.

When my children, now grown, say things to me like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to get you and dad for Christmas, birthday, etc.,â&#x20AC;? they get a lecture. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the amount of money you spend that makes me happy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thought you put into the gift or gesture. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowing something that someone enjoys doing or collecting. Keeping your eyes and ears open for hints of what makes someone happy or brings a smile to their face.

One day my oldest daughter came over to my house and told me to close my eyes. She then presented me with a large tin owl that hangs on the wall of my kitchen. Price - $2. She knows I love owls.

My younger daughter purchased a book she knew I wanted, written

by Sully Sullenberger, the pilot who landed his plane in the Hudson River. She then had the opportunity to meet him at a conference she was attending and stood in line to have him sign the book, also taking a photo of him signing it. When she gave it to me for my birthday, I was speechless. My husband bought and hung a large wreath on our fireplace chimney when I was at work one day. I came around the corner and saw the wreath and it took my breath away. The gifts and the thought behind them were priceless.

It is the act of unexpected generosity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is giving and then there is generosity. Generosity is not about money, there is no price tag involved.

As you read the following suggestions for homemade and handmade gifts, may it give you that little nudge to care a little more this year.

If money or the lack of it puts a damper on your gift giving â&#x20AC;&#x201C; consider gifting your loved ones with that special item that has been passed down through the years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or that someone has admired for some time, be it a piece of jewelry or favorite piece of glassware, china or salt and pepper shakers.

It is always more blessed to give than to receive.

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Combine spices and tea in a food processor or blender. Blend 1 - 2 minutes or until mixture becomes a fine powder. Pour into a large bowl. Add sugar to food processor or blender (without cleaning it), and process until superfine, about 30 seconds. Add sugar to bowl of spices. Stir in milk powder and creamers, blend well. Spoon mix into gift jars.

To serve, stir two heaping tbsp. Chai Tea Mix into a mug of hot milk or boiling water.

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NOTE: A nice addition to this gift would be to tie a decorative or stainless steel measuring spoon to the jar lid.

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This treat has skin - protecting flavonoids from the dark chocolate and soy as well as sleep - inducing dried tart cherries.

Line a 9-inch square pan with foil. Place 6 oz. dark chocolate in medium microwave - safe bowl.

Microwave on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes until almost melted. Stirring every 30 seconds.

Spread chocolate in pan. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup roasted edamame (soy) and 1/4 cup dried tart cherries. Chill 15 minutes.

After cooling, break into pieces. You can then pack them into holiday gift tins lined with waxed paper. The waxed paper will prevent them from sticking together. Keep in a cool place.

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Healthy Holiday Spice Cookies MAKES 12 COOKIES

These cookies have only 2 grams of fat and 55 calories! You will have to shop somewhere other than your local grocery store (natural food store) for a couple of these ingredients – but the end result will be worth the trip.

2 tbsp. butter, softened 2 tbsp. unrefined palm sugar or jiggery 3 packets sweetener powder

1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. nutmeg Pinch ground cloves 2 tbsp. pureed, cooked, peeled sweet potato 2 tbsp. liquid egg white 2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 tbsp. flax seed meal 2 tbsp. fat-free cream cheese, softened

Heat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine the butter, palm sugar, 2 packets of the sweetener, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves. Mix until well combined. Add the sweet potato, egg white and 1 tsp. vanilla, mix until combined again. Beat in the flour and flax seed meal.

Shape the dough into a round, flat disk. Place the disk between two sheets of waxed paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to 1/8 inch thick. Place the dough on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is very firm.

Remove the dough from the freezer and peel off the top sheet of paper. Use 2-1/2 to 3 inch cookie cutters to cut out 12 cookies.

If necessary, place the dough back in the freezer after making the cutouts. This will keep the dough firm, making it easier to transfer the cookies from the paper to the prepared baking sheet.

Place the dough cutouts on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the tops are just dry and edges are just starting to brown. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.

To make the frosting, in a small bowl combine the cream cheese, the remaining packet of sweetener and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Spoon the icing into a piping bag fitted with a small open tip. Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing.

FLAVORED BUTTERS STRAWBERRY BUTTER

1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/3 cup strawberry jam 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. confectioners’ sugar HONEY ORANGE BUTTER

6 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. grated orange zest CRANBERRY BUTTER

1 lb. cranberries, chopped 1 lb. confectioners’ sugar, sifted 3/4 lb. butter, room temperature 1/4 cup fresh orange juice or 2-1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup honey Combine ingredients and blend well. Chill.

Press softened butter into heart - shaped (or other shape) molds, or decorative jars. Put in a decorated basket with homemade muffins, croissants or small breads.

Salted Caramel Sauce MAKES 2 CUPS 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp. sea salt 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. vanilla

Put sugar in a medium heavy - bottomed saucepan and stir in 1/2 cup water.

Place over medium - high heat and cook without stirring for 15-16 minutes, until dark amber in color.

Remove from heat and stir in salt. Gradually stir in cream and vanilla.

Cool and spoon into jars. Tightly seal and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Add a ribbon or string with a special gift tag with the name of the sauce and you have a one-of-a-kind homemade gift!

NOTE: I’ve found that most foods like this, refrigerated, last longer than two weeks.

Fruit-Stamped Dish Towels These towels would be great to add to a basket with your homemade gifts from the kitchen.

A fun project that even kids or the whole family can do.

Almost any fruit, cut in half can be used for a stamp.

Citrus fruits, apples, pears would work well, or cut your own designs into a halved potato.

Wash and dry large flour sack cotton towels, but do not use fabric softener. Dip halved fruit in water - based acrylic fabric paint. Blot excess paint on paper towels. Press fruit half to fabric. Allow paint to dry, following manufacturer’s directions.

On low heat, iron briefly from the wrong side to set the design.

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ALLECHANT BOUTIQUE

has been having a great time helping our customers purchase Alex and Ani Bangle Bracelets for themselves and others. We enjoy hearing stories about their special person’s life or something in their own life that inspires them to purchase one of the bracelets. Best of all the Alex and Ani bracelets are made in the USA out of recycled materials and many of them are Charity By Design meaning that a percentage of their sales go to some very wonderful charities.

Besides these great bracelets we carry a ton of other jewelry, purses and trendy clothing to keep you looking up to date fabulous. We are excited for the holiday season and are already booking lots of Boutique Bashes for the winter months.

Nothing like a glass of wine and some retail therapy to take away the chill of winter. If you are interested in a no pressure fun shopping party that includes yummy food, door prizes and some fashion advice give us a call and we will tell you all about them or stop by. Birthdays, bridal showers, office parties, just because or any reason you can think of, a Boutique Bash is a great way to have a fun evening with no cleaning or planning on your part. Where Fantastic People and Stylish Clothing and Accessories Meet!

920-893-9888. 217 East Mill St, Plymouth.

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BAKKHEIA WINE AND SPIRITS

Bakkheia Wine and Spirits in Brillion was established in 2013 with the goal of offering area residents something unique in the way to enjoy fine wine, spirited cocktails and craft beers. Now Bakkheia has partnered with Heirloom Kitchen Company to provide a unique and inspiring food menu.

Bakkheia offers several wines by the glass for you to enjoy

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or you can choose from an expansive list of over 70 wines by the bottle. Additionally, there are six craft draft beers available and a great selection of rail and top shelf liquors.

In September, Chef Tracy Darling opened Heirloom Kitchen Company in the newly constructed kitchen and dining area at Bakkheia. Chef Tracy offers catering services, private dining gatherings, a unique menu at Bakkheia designed to pair well with their wine and beverage offerings, a fabulous Friday fish fry and a First Friday lunch menu. Thurs, Fri, Sat 4pm-close. Please visit www. bakkheiabrillion.com or www. heirloomkitchencompany.com for a calendar of events. Follow us on Facebook and email us at bakkheiabrillion@gmail to join our email list and wine club.

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BEMIS BATH SHOPPE

located in downtown Sheboygan Falls, is a stunning two-story boutique that boasts nine inspirational lifestyle vignettes displaying hundreds of Bemis’ signature company toilet seats.

The Bemis Bath Shoppe also offers a variety of luxurious bath & body products, bath linens & accessories, cabinet & bath hardware, candles, gifts, clothing and more! 1 Store. 2 Floors. Endless Ideas. resonates with customers because they immediately see the infinite possibilities to enhance the look of their home or find beautiful gifts and personal items.

Bemis Manufacturing Co. and the Bemis Bath Shoppe are proud to be located in Sheboygan Falls. The Sheboygan County area is the bedrock for the company and the Bemis family is committed to manufacturing here for years to come.

To learn more about the history of Bemis Manufacturing Co., visitors can browse the second floor at the Bath Shoppe

to enjoy historic company images and informational video.

Store hours are Mon-Wed 9-5; Thurs-Fri 9-6; Sat 9-3.

beautiful new showroom. City Shoe Repair & More is like shoe shopping in your own closet.

CITY SHOE REPAIR & MORE

in Sheboygan Falls offers shoes for your whole family in all widths and sizes. We have a wide selection of quality brands for you to choose from.

We measure your feet and are dedicated to fitting you properly.

Depke Shoe Store has been in our family since 1966. We are proud to serve your footwear needs. We offer shoes from 4a - 6e, men, women and children’s shoes, work boots, dress shoes, doctor’s prescriptions filled, Jumping Jacks, Beekos, and Bogs, New Balance, Red Wing, SAS, Hush Puppies, Aravon, Ros Homerson, Spring Step, and Fly Flot Aetrex, Munro American, Alegria, P.W. Minor, Drew, Orthaheel, Dr. Weil, Minnetonka, Dunham, Old Friend, Clinic, Trotters, Comfort-Rite and Smartwool.

Arch support products we carry Lynco, Power Step and Spenco.

Whether it’s for casual or formal events, we have the perfect shoes for you.

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1327 Union Ave, Sheboygan.

920-918-7823. Mon, Thurs, Fri 9:30am-5:30pm; Tues 9:30am4pm; Wed & weekends closed.

Shoe Repair it’s More Than You Think! City Shoe Repair & More is a full service shoe and boot repair from heel to toe. We hope to see you for all your repair and shoe care needs. We repair or replace zippers, elastic, Velcro, snaps, eyelets, buttons and more!

In addition to fixing shoes, we also repair purses, knife sheaths, leather chaps, belts, and baseball gloves. We can also sew on patches to leather motorcycle jackets. The “& More” is all the odds and ends that need repair or restoration. Like a dog chewed shoe or slipper.

City Shoe Repair carries Thorogood boots, made in Wisconsin. We have nine different styles in stock. Other styles can be ordered and available in a few days.

Custom-made men’s dress shoes and custom-made men’s and women’s golf shoes, from Tauer & Johnson also available.

Sizing by appointment.

City Shoe Repair also has over 70 gently used handbags, (COACH, sak, Etienne Aigner, Fossil, Tory, Nordstrom…), and a nice array of gently used high end men’s shoes, (Allen Edmonds, Johnson & Murphy, STACY Adams, Cole Haan, Dr.Martens…), and boots also woman’s, (KEEN, dansko, Alegria, Dr. Martens…), reasonably priced.

Custom Made Cozy Wool Mittens different colors available.

And for the special man in your life we have all natural Beard Oil specially made in California.

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ENCHANTED FLORAL

Start a trend. Impress your single (or even your married) friends with the fact that you do not need to wait for anyone to send you flowers. Forget casual Fridays—start up Flower Fridays in which the whole office orders in flowers!

Who needs a reason? Send yourself flowers just because you feel like it! “They just make me happy and I haven’t met anyone yet who didn’t like being around flowers,” new business owner Mary Forstner stated.

Enough tip toeing through the tulips. An art teacher by trade,

Mary decided now is the time to believe in herself, and her dream. In October 2012, she opened Enchanted Florals of Elkhart Lake and started working on holiday floral, wedding and banquet orders and flowers for everyday gift giving. “I’m greatly I inspired by the local business and community of Elkhart Lake,” she added. Most of her previous work was based out of her home and through word of mouth.

This spring and summer months she plans to offer a variety of fresh blooms and daily specials. Mary has an open heart and an open door for customers looking to stop in and smell the roses. “I can spend several hours working on a project or arrangement and think nothing of the time,” she said.

“I love what I’m doing and it’s not like work at all.” In essence, Mary sends a gift to herself each day. Now available, tuxedo rentals.

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GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH

Who is Gloria Dei Lutheran Church? As a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we are Lutherans who strive to live out our faith in Christ. We believe that we are saved by “grace through faith on account of Christ,” and we work toward living out the love and grace that God has for us in the world, knowing that we are not perfect, yet continuing to work to be the people God is calling us to be.

Who is welcome at Gloria Dei? All are Welcome. The most faithful and the most questioning. Those who feel the most broken and those who do not feel broken. Whatever your background…Asian, Black, Latino, Native American or White; female, male, or LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender); 3 days old or 103 years old–YOU ARE WELCOME.

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HEARTHSTONE HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUN

Located on the corner of S. Memorial Drive & W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. We are open for tours March through Dec. on Thursdays & Fridays 10am;

Saturdays 11am; Sundays 1pm and tours are conducted every 1/2 hour, last tour begin 3:30pm.

Our special events for 2016 are the 19th Annual Appleton Antique Show April 16 & 17.

We also have our Haunted Hearthstone on Friday nights in October as well as our Victorian Christmas which opens the Friday after Thanksgiving.

For more information about our special events, exhibits, dates and times, go to HearthstoneMuseum.org. 625 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton.

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IMAGE BY DESIGN

Hair isn’t all we do! Spruce up those nails for the holidays with a gel manicure in our new Glitters and Shimmer OPI colors that are sure to compliment that special outfit. Don’t forget to match your toes with a spa pedicure. You will also want to check out the variety of scarves, purses and jewelry we carry to pick out a gift for that special someone! Not sure exactly what they want then a gift certificate is what you are looking for!

Come in and try our new rich and vibrant color line by Eufora at Image By Design. If you are not looking for a new color but want a new hairstyle, one of our seven experienced stylist would love to help create that special look. It could be adding some wave with a perm, straightening your hair with our GKhair treatment or just a fresh new cut and style! To help enhance your hairstyle, we carry some great products from Loma, Eufora, Chi, Paul Mitchell, Nioxin, MENSDEPT and the complete line of GKhair Hair Taming System products. There is nothing like a good shampoo and conditioner to help keep your hair well nourished.

We welcome past, present and new clients. Don’t wait call today for an appointment with one of our experienced stylist! Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm; Fri 8:30am-4pm; Sat 8am-1pm.

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JAZZERCISE

When you hear Jazzercise you think legwarmers and leotards, right? Or a workout for your Mom but not for you?

We admit our workouts got so popular in the 80’s that we created a fitness revolution that people still associate with us today. It’s true that we were the original dance party workout.

But today the leotards—and the 80’s—are long gone and our classes are way too hot for legwarmers. We’re still evolving and transforming people’s bodies and their lives. Why are we still here 45 years later?

Because our program works!

Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping, body-blasting fitness program that gets you results…fast. It’s a high intensity dance party that fuses cardio, strength, Pilates, hip-hop, yoga and kickboxing. Burn up to 800 calories per hour in any of our 60-minute classes. Why do people stay? If you try our classes, odds are you’ll stay with our program for seven years.

That’s our average and we’re proud of it. Why do people stay?

Because we keep it fresh so you never plateau and never get bored. We have a variety of classes to challenge you— Strike, Fusion, Core, Strength and Dance Mixx.

So how do you want to work it? Kiel offers three classes weekly at City Hall on second floor. Class times are Mon & Thurs 6pm; Sat 8am.

Attend once, twice or three times weekly. Check us out at jazzercise.com or 920.775.9305.

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KLIPS & TIPS

Do you want to be pampered?

Klips & Tips is a full service salon that has something for every member of the family. We have been in business for 3 1/2 years in our location at 435 East Mill Street, Plymouth.

Our staff members include; Terri Hollister owner, stylist, nail tech; Brenda Knutson stylist, nail tech; Jodi Schultz stylist, manicurist; Gail Gahagan stylist; Ann Sieckmann stylist; also Suzanne Stoffregen and Dorothy Pfrang our receptionists that will assist you in scheduling your appointments and helping to make your visit a memorable one.

We offer a wide range of services, which are all hair and nail services including pedicures and acrylic or gel nails, waxing and ear candling, as well as

ear piercing and many other services. If you want to feel like you are on vacation, come in for a day of pampering or enjoy our tanning bed that now has new bulbs and feel like you are in the tropics.

Our products are top notch.

We use Joico color and perms that are made to work with each other. Klips & Tips now also is proud to carry an ORGANIC line, which is LOMA. The first ingredient is Aloe Vera. Both Joico and LOMA will make your hair very manageable and feel and look it’s best. MonThurs 9am-7pm; Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 8am-noon. Please call us or go ONLINE to book your appointment. 920-627-4247 klipsntips.com

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MAGGIE’S CLOSET

is a consignment shop located at 127 E. Mill Street in downtown Plymouth. We offer a great variety of designer clothing for junior girls & guys, misses, women’s, women’s plus sizes and men’s. We also have a wonderful assortment of jewelry, purses, women’s shoes, accessories and home decor items. Open Mon 10am-5pm; Tues 10am-5pm; Wed 10am7pm; Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm. 920-892-4400.

E-mail maggiescloset@frontier. com. Facebook Maggie’s Closet; Fashion & Home Decor on Consignment. Please stop in and see us.

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MIESFELD’S MEAT MARKET

is a family-owned and operated meat market located in Sheboygan. Our staff has more than 50 years of combined experience and is committed to providing our customers with quality products and services that meet and surpass their expectations.

Over the years we have earned an enviable reputation by offering only the finest quality of meat available in the United States. Each piece of food that passes through our doors is guaranteed to be restaurant quality and we receive fresh shipments daily from locations throughout the United States and worldwide. If you love to cook, then come into our store

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to learn more about how we can help you put delicious meals on your table.

Miesfeld’s Market Inc. has won the Chamber of Commerce Retailer of the Year award for 2013 and 2014. 4811 Venture Dr (HWY 42), Sheboygan. 920565-6328. www.miesfelds.com See our ad on page 38

MILLHOME NURSERY & GREENHOUSES

Your Beautiful Christmas Starts at Millhome Nursery.

A relaxing drive through the gentle rolling hills of the area countryside will find you at our garden center. At this time of year the colorful greenhouse of spring and summer gives way to a vast sea of red and white!

We feature all the traditional Poinsettia colors as well as a variety of other colors & styles.

All the Poinsettias are locally grown at our nursery.

We also hand craft our own wreaths in a range of sizes and shapes, as well as planters, baskets, kissing balls and custom work. The retail area is ready with plenty of ideas for decorating and gifts. We also have gift certificates for the undecided. A step inside the store fills your senses with the sights and smells of Christmas.

Our Christmas Open House is Fri, Dec 4, 9am-5pm and Sat, Dec 5, 9am-4pm. This year will be Sneak Peek Sat, Nov 22.

Come out to the country and enjoy a relaxing stroll through our garden center. Take in the fresh country air and let the beauty of our plants overwhelm you. See you soon!

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NESEMANN’S DIAMOND CENTER

was established is 1919 ¡and has been in the town of Plymouth since 1957. We are a family owned and run business and we aim to please the customer. We have a full line of engagement rings that fit any budget and with a bench jeweler on hand customizing and designing rings becomes very easy. We also carry a large selection of gold/silver gemstone designs, watches, and giftware for any occasion.

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In addition to the sale of fine jewelry, we provide repairs on all your jewelry needs in house.

Not one single item repaired at Nesemann’s is sent off site, everything is done in house

by Mike (owner) or Alex (son).

Engraving and appraisals add to the list of services we provide for our customers.

Please allow Nesemann’s Diamond Center to fulfill all of your jewelry needs. “There’s always a Nesemann at Nesemann’s.”

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SERANYA STUDIOS ART BOUTIQUE

located at 307 E. Mill St in one of the most beautiful and historically significant buildings of downtown Plymouth, Seranya Studios Art Boutique is a unique treasure. We offer a fantastic selection of fine art and fine craft by local artists and makers. Visit Seranya Studios to experience a visual symphony of beautiful colors, textures and forms.

You’ll find exquisite, one-of-akind items with an unmatched depth of variety and selection, including jewelry, home décor, garden art, finely crafted wood items, fine art paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, fashion accessories and wearable art, gourd art, fine metal sculpture, greeting cards, luscious handmade natural soaps, lotions, lip balms and salves, art journals, books by local authors, doll clothes, hand carvings, painted antique saws, painted home furnishings, hand woven baskets, and much more.

Seranya Studios also offers art parties, classes and workshops in many forms of art.

Just ask and we’ll put something together just for you if you don’t see what you’d like on our current class offerings schedule.

We are also honored to be partnering with Pourvino Wine Bar offering Art & Vino art and wine parties at Pourvino.

Easy parking in back off Stafford Street with a rear entrance makes us easy to get to. Of course we have a front entrance off Mill Street too. We are open seven days a week for your shopping convenience.

Mon-Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun

noon-4pm. See our ad in this issue for a sneak peek at all the beautiful things you’ll find. www.seranyastudios.com. 920893-9000 www.facebook.com/ seranyastudiosartboutique See our ad on page 28

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

Mission Statement-The Sheboygan County Historical Society has as its primary mission to collect, preserve, and educate about the history of Sheboygan County. Hours Apr 1-Oct 31.

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.

Admission-adult (18+) $6; reduced rates for children & seniors; members free.

Free admission to the nation’s active duty personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2015.

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THE SEWING BASKET

A big shop with small town hospitality. We offer fabric, patterns, machine embroidery, sewing basket originals, pre cuts kits panels, notions & books, threads.

Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-4pm. We look forward to your visit.

If you aren’t in the area you can follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Foursquare. 426 E. Mill St, Plymouth, 920-892-4751, quilt@ sewingbasket.biz.

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for Fri, Dec 5 8am-5:30pm; Sat, Dec 6 8:30am-2pm. Come and sample the many flavors of the season! Nueske hams make a wonderful entree for your family holiday get-together. Glutenfree preserves and baking mixes, cheese ball and dip mixes, cocktail mixes as well as garnishes are just a few of the many items we have to enhance your holiday entertaining needs.

With the upcoming holiday season, feel free to choose the perfect gift from our pre-made gift boxes, or we can custom make one for you. We also have a wide selection of holiday and Wisconsin gift items sure to please everyone. Remember to ship as early as possible to insure the gift arrives before Christmas! Open Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm; Sat 8:30am-2pm.

We look forward to helping you with your holiday and everyday entertaining needs. 920-8497717. www.vernscheese.com.

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VICTORIAN CHOCOLATE SHOPPE

Experience Sheboygan’s Old Time chocolate and candy store offering over 80 varieties of homemade hand-dipped truffles and chocolates, perfect for any occasion. We also carry 22 kinds of delicious sugar-free chocolates. Gift boxes filled with goodies are made to order. Take a walk down memory lane with our wide selection of nostalgic candy. You haven’t visited Sheboygan unless you stop in for our famous chocolate dipped raspberries. There’s something for everyone. 519 S. 8th St, Sheboygan. 920-208-3511.www. victorianchocolateshoppe.com.

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VERN’S CHEESE

Vern’s Cheese located at 312 W. Main St., Chilton is a three-generation family business that offers a large variety of Wisconsin-made cheese, glass bottled milk, ice cream, and other dairy, meat, and specialty products. Our large selection of wine is sure to complement any cheese item you purchase, or just by itself if you feel the need to relax. Our annual Taste of the Holidays open house is set

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Nov 28, Wine Tasting Event, Lake Street Café, Paddock Club & Vintage 4-6:30pm Nov 28 Elkhart Lake Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting 6:45pm, Village Square Train Depot Dec 4-13 Old World Christmas Market 10am-5pm Dec 4 An Enchanted Christmas Open House 11am9pm, Enchanted Florals Dec 5 An Enchanted Christmas Open House 10-4pm, Enchanted Florals Dec 7, 8 An Glitter Box Workshops 6-7pm, Enchanted Florals Dec 14, 22 Signature Classes, Enchanted Florals

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Dec 5, 6 A Wade House Christmas10am-4pm Dec 12, 13 A Wade House Christmas10am-4pm

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Dec 11, 12 Calumet County Community Theatre Singers, Village Hearthstone 6:30pm

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Nov 28 Christmas parade 6:30pm Nov 29 Jr. Achievement Brunch with Santa, vendor fair, pictures with Santa, Millhome Supper Club 11am-3pm Dec 4 Holiday Open House at Millhome Nursery and Greenhouses 9am-5pm Dec 4 Frolic on Fremont, shop the stores on Fremont St. Food, beverages noon-8pm Dec 5 Holiday Open House at Millhome Nursery and Greenhouses 9am-4pm Dec 5 Annual Sleigh Bell Run/ Walk 10am Dec 5 Kiel Municipal Band Christmas Concert, Kiel Middle School 6pm

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Dec 11, 12 Live Christmas Nativity at Villa Loretto 5:30pm

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Nov 25 Thanksgiving Eve service 7pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Dec 2 Advent service Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 7pm

Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, l-4pm Christmas at the Timm House Dec 6, Country Christmas 12-4:30pm, New Holstein High School; Festival of Wreaths; holiday craft projects, food and beverage; photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus; choral concert, free carriage rides Dec 9 Advent service Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 7pm Dec 16 Advent service Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 7pm Dec 24 Christmas Eve service 6pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

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Holiday Memories (Opens Day After Thanksgiving)

Fri., Nov. 27 thru Wed., Dec. 30

Noon-5. Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Our special holiday exhibit highlighting the animated characters from the Prange’s Department Store street windows.

Kids can enjoy the Garton Toy Co. Pedal Corral and make a special toy. Come visit with Santa Claus on the weekends. The Model Railroaders are here opening weekend and live holiday music performances throughout the month.

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SOLUTIONS | holiday decorating ecorating for the holidays is meant to help usher in the excitement and joy of the coming season. After years of the same routine, however, it can feel like you’re just going through the motions – put up the tree, string the lights, hang the stockings – over and over again. So shake things up this year!

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“Unlike the commitment you make to more permanent interior design, the holidays allow you to try on a ‘look’ just for the fun of it,” says interior designer David Stark, of David Stark Design and Production in Brooklyn, New York. “Your design does not need to last for years and years, and your décor can be silly or seriously elegant, but at worst, it’s a six-week commitment which alleviates a lot of design pressure! It’s a great time to experiment and most of all, have fun!”

Make traditional holiday décor fresh and new with these six creative and simple do-it-yourself decorating ideas:

1. Simply Merry centerpieces Create a cheerful centerpiece for your holiday table by simply filling a bowl or vase with seasonal materials like cranberries. “Surrounded by candles, you have an instant and chic table centerpiece!” says Stark.

You also can do the same with an assortment of colorful ornaments.

It’s an easy way to use those extra ornaments that don’t fit on the tree.

2. New Spots for Lights While your tree is a natural home for a string of lights, that’s not the only area that can benefit from a little extra brightness. Add a touch of festive glow to any part of your home – along your mantle, wrapped around a wreath or incorporated into a centerpiece.

3. No Mantle?

No problem Stockings can be hung with care just about anywhere. If you don’t have

a fireplace, try hanging your stockings from the bannister, from a coat rack, the knobs of a dresser, back of a chair, or even the hooks of a hanging pot rack.

4. Quick & Easy Tree Skirt Even details as small as the tree skirt can make a world of difference to your décor. Bring new life to a plaid

blanket or hit up your local thrift shop for inexpensive fabrics to fashion a brand new spot to place bundles of beautifully wrapped gifts.

5. Put a Frame on it Make your favorite holiday saying or song lyrics the center of attention with stylish prints that you can frame and display. Design your own at home or check out Etsy shops for cute or quirky prints. You also can reuse greeting HOLIDAY 2015 |

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SOLUTIONS | holiday decorating cards from friends and family by simply placing them in an elegant frame.

6. A Touch of Greenery Fresh winter greenery is the perfect complement to any holiday décor scheme.

How some of the most unusual items in your closet can turn into festive holiday décor pieces

1. UNUSUAL W R E AT H S A great wreath on your front door serves to welcome family and friends into your home for holiday festivities. A beautiful wreath can cost you a pretty penny, but luckily you can make one yourself out of just about any material – cotton balls, leftover tinsel, yarn, a feather boa or jingle bells – and a good hot glue gun.

2 . A R T S Y TA P E DESIGNS Bring out your creative side with a bit of painter’s tape and a lot of imagination. “We ‘draw’ on walls, mirrors, refrigerators, doors and more with the tape, writing holiday messages or drawing anything from Christmas trees to oversized candy canes,” says David Stark of David

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Stark Design. “Anything is possible as long as you let your imagination run wild.” The tape doesn’t leave marks and comes in a wide variety of designs. You can find it at craft, hardware and online retailers.

3. CANDY C R E AT I O N S Got a sweet tooth? Incorporate some of those holiday treats into your décor with a gumdrop garland, a candy cane chandelier or a tiny tree of peppermints. Get the kids involved in creating these tasty decorations for fun with the whole family. Overall it should be about creating a space that you enjoy.

“Have fun and don’t take it too seriously!” says New York interior designer Sara Story. “It should be enjoyable and not stressful. The holidays are about enjoying your loved ones.”

“I love using nature. Garland, cedar branches, leaves, pine cones, fruits, and strands of cranberries all make great holiday décor,” says interior designer Sara Story, of Sara Story Design in New York. “Mixing nature, metallic finishes, lighting and glass creates a fantastic mix of materials and timeless, elegant holiday décor.”

A sprig of spruce in a vase, a fresh fir garland wrapped around the staircase or branches laid of pine across a mantle – green goes with everything and brings a bit of the outdoors into your home.

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SHEBOYGAN

Ongoing-Nov 27-Dec 30 Holiday exhibit highlighting the animated characters from the Prange’s Department Store street windows.

Nov 29, Jaycees holiday parade 5pm

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HEALTH | chiropractic care

A healthier beginning for children The Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin (CSW) is promoting “Chiro Kids Wisconsin” as a public awareness campaign to give parents information on the benefits of Chiropractic care for children. Many parents currently take their children for regularly scheduled dental and medical appointments and may be missing out on the positive benefits of Chiropractic care for them because they have not had the opportunity to learn about it.

“Pediatric care is a large part of my practice,” says Dr Cindy Munson.

“Parents are looking for ways for their children to function at their maximum capacity. Whether you have a full grown spine or a tiny one, if the spine is negatively impacting the communication of the nervous system, the body is then unable to regulate

and coordinate optimal function. It is much easier to grow a healthy child than to fix a damaged adult. Clearing the system as it grows prevents the body from developing poor neurologic patterns. I am always amazed at how quickly children respond to Chiropractic care. Their bodies simply do not have years of stress built into them.”

There are many techniques used in correcting spinal and neurological function. Newborn and infant care utilizes very light pressures and impulses with no more pressure than you could comfortably push on a closed eyelid. As the child grows and matures, different techniques are used. Common reasons parents seek out Chiropractic care for their children include birth trauma, difficulty breastfeeding, colic ear infections,

developmental delays, digestive issues, falls, sports injury and wellness care.

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s website www.icpa4kids. org is a valuable resource when studying research on conditions and effectiveness of care.

“I so enjoy working with families to boost their baseline of health and to meet their challenges,” says Munson. In addition to spinal adjusting for nervous system health, Dr Munson also cheerleads her patient members on nutrition, sleep habits, and stress reduction.

For additional information on incorporating healthy choices for your little ones and your family, Dr. Cindy Munson and her associate, Dr. Londa Jozwowski, In Plymouth are accepting new patients in their Plymouth clinic.

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.”

Thomas Edison

Allow yourself the opportunity to discover the power of chiropractic and reserve your appointment at Chiro-Health Chiropractic Care Center today. You deserve it!

To schedule your wellness appointment please call 893-2345 710 Eastern Avenue • Plymouth www.drcindymunson.com

Dr. Cynthia Munson

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YOUR VOICE | an essay

FROZEN Warmed my Heart D

uring the winter of 2013 everyone was pumped about a new Disney movie called Frozen. Back then my grandson Maverick was an energetic 3-year-old yet to experience the wide-eyed wonder of watching a movie on the big screen in a real theater.

My daughter Danielle had qualms when I suggested we take Maverick to see Frozen. “I’m not sure he’ll sit still, but we can try,” Danielle said. My grandma instinct kicked in full force. “He’ll be so amazed he won’t even realize he’s glued to the seat,” I predicted.

While not a fan of snow, ice, or anything winter related, I ¿gured it would warm my heart and spirit to share the joy of Mavericks ¿rst movie - and I was right. As soon as we learned Frozen was scheduled at the Chilton Theater we set a date to go. Maverick and Danielle were a little early when they came to pick me up on that cold snow-covered Saturday.

Mav wanted to play his toy drum set ¿rst, so we listened to his renditions of “Away in a Manger” and “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. Very cute! Soon it was time to hop in the car. “Let’s go to the can ¿rst,” I said. Mav looked at me like I was a few crayons short of a box and said, “Gramma, we’re going to the movie…not the can!”

Danielle rolled her eyes while I explained “can” meant bathroom. We quickly did our business and zipped into our winter coats. Mav was quiet on the short drive to the Chilton Theater. “Mommy, I didn’t have a nap.

Should I nap now?” Mommy told him to rest a little bit and then he’d be wide awake for the movie.

Since we arrived just ten minutes before show time, I was glad to see there were only a few folks ahead of us in line. My grandson was still as a mouse while we paid for our tickets and snacks. Maverick was still

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quiet, but his eyes bugged out as he watched the tall man (a.k.a. pimply teen-age boy) scoop buttery popcorn into a huge bag. We grabbed our snacks and went in search of seats.

Since there were only about 20 other movie-goers there, we had great seating options. Danielle voted for the back row; I’m not sure if she was concerned about a quick get-away, but I agreed it would be ¿ne. The theater in Chilton is quite an old building but the inside was remodeled about 10 years ago when they took out every other row of seats and installed long tables in front of each row. It was great to set our popcorn, soda and water on a table in front of us rather than on the Àoor or cup holder.

Maverick settled in on the seat between Dani and I. He looked so cute with his little tennis shoes not even hanging over the seat edge.

I got a little concerned when he ¿nished half his Skittles during the pre-movie Disney cartoons, but once Frozen started he was literally frozen to his seat and was too busy watching and giggling to do much munching.

Since the movie Frozen is based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale about a Snow Queen, I wondered if Mav would get scared during some of the parts where spells were cast.

Not to worry. At one point he grabbed grandma’s arm and mom’s but seconds later went back to munching popcorn. The only time Mav talked out loud was when Snow Queen Elsa turned her sister Anna into an ice sculpture. “She better say sorry, right Mamma?” Maverick voiced concern.

While I enjoyed watching my grandson’s reaction to the big screen, I also really liked the movie itself.

There were lots of singing and drama and welcome moments of comic relief provided by Olaf the snowman and

Three-year-old Maverick sat still for his first movie, but it was hard to stand still for a picture with Grandma.

Sven the reindeer. I know Dani was concerned that Maverick would not be able to sit still for two whole hours, but he really was a good little guy. Between one bathroom break and one trip with grandma for popcorn re¿lls, he sat on his seat or on moms lap and his big, blue eyes were glued to the big screen action.

On our way home I told Maverick he was a very good boy at the movie.

“We can do it again Gramma,” he replied. I remember thinking that would be a good idea. While future movies may not be as special as Mavericks ¿rst glimpse of Frozen, any time spent with my cute and curious grandson would be fun.

Lately I’ve heard rumblings that Disney is planning a sequel to the Oscar winning Àick and I can’t wait to go. My youngest grandson Axel recently turned two, so by the time a new Frozen is released he should be ready to sit still for a few hours of joy and wonder too.

No doubt they’ll release it in the dead of winter again, but this grandma will gladly bundle up and join her grandsons at the movies. Even though I’m not fond of winter, I’m surely a fan of Elsa, Anna, and the whole Frozen clan. Just watching my grandsons devour the movie will be worth venturing out – even in subzero Wisconsin weather.

In fact, I’d do just about anything for those cute, little kids. In the words of Olaf the Snowman, “some people are worth melting for.”

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