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lpacas and llamas belong to the camelid family

Llamas appear to have originated from the central plains of North America about 40 million years ago. They migrated to South America about three million years ago.

By the end of the last ice age (10,000–12,000 years ago), camelids were extinct in North America.

Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike llamas, they were not bred to be beasts of burden, but were bred specifically

for their fiber. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool.

These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles and ponchos in South America, and sweaters, socks, coats and bedding in other parts of the world. The fiber comes in more than 52 natural colors as classified in Peru, 12 as classified in Australia and 16 as classified in the United States. As of 2007, there were

over seven million llamas and alpacas in South America, and due to importation from South America in the late 20th century, there are now over 158,000 llamas and 100,000 alpacas in the United States and Canada. Some of them can be found on farms in Eastern Wisconsin.

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SPINNING A YARN OF LLAMA LOVE ahr Creek Llamas and Fiber Studio owners Mark and Brigitte DeMaster thrive on working and evolving their fifth generation farm.

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They purchased the farmstead from Mark’s dad in 1987.

“We bought our first four llamas in June of 1995,” Brigitte explained.

“Our two youngest kids fell in love with them and showed them in 4-H and around the country at llamas shows.”

The DeMasters said they studied everything they could and visited several llama farms before beginning their journey into the world of llamas.

“Our breeding goals include show winning conformation, fine fiber, and gentle dispositions.”

The yarn shop was added in January of 2000 and originally began as a spinning and weaving studio “I needed yarn for my weavers and when knitters found out there was yarn in the county we started to get more

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knitters into shop. The demand for everything in the shop grew,” she said.

“I offer classes in spinning, weaving, felting, knitting almost

LIFE | Cute camelids anything having to do with yarn and fiber,” Brigitte continued. “I have a wide variety of yarns and sheep roving and fiber for spinning and felting.”

The shop is filled with needles, yarns for weaving and knitting, needle felting and wet felting supplies to fill the needs of the industry.

Currently the farm is home to 14 llamas, one baby cria, and one alpaca in addition to Jersey and Holstein cows, rabbits, a pony, a miniature donkey and two sheep.

The DeMasters recently sold most of their cows and now lease the barns and milking parlor to another farmer. “We are semi-retired from the dairy part of the farm business,” Brigitte said,

adding the family still raises about 165 acres of crops.

Brigitte works full time on the farm, spinning the llama and alpaca fiber and then selling the yarn and the fiber from the farm’s animals, along with commercial yarns.

Love of llamas and occupation

and shined a light into van and saw the two llamas.

He laughed and said they weren’t going to believe it back at the station.”

Brigitte most enjoys meeting everyone that has visited her shop. “It is fun seeing people learn a new craft and get excited about it” she shared.

Llamas have also supplied the DeMasters with memorable moments, including a traffic stop during a trip back from Columbus.

“I also love the gentle spirit of the llamas and all that they have taught me,” she added. “Llamas are very calming, clean, quiet, and relaxing to raise.”

“We had a llama and her baby in our minivan when we were stopped by a policeman for having a broken tail light,” Brigitte shared. “The officer got out

“Another time I was on the way back from Champagne, Illinois, and missed my exit and wound up on the loop through Chicago,” she said. “I received a lot of funny

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looks and double takes with my llama looking out the window of the van.”

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“I used to take the llamas to nursing homes,” she continued. “One time in particular in the Alzheimer’s unit, a little grandma came up and started picking through the fiber of the llama’s tail. The llama was so patient and just decided to sit down and allowed her to continue for a long time.

“Come and watch llamas get their annual haircut and see demos in knitting, weaving, spinning, felting, and everything having to do with fiber,” Brigitte said.

Bahr Creek Llamas and Fiber Studio is open six days a week including Monday through Thursday from 12 until 5 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Additional times are available by appointment.

All the llamas have their own personality, just like people. This was also the llama that decided she was not going to walk anymore in a parade and sat down right in the middle of the parade route and wouldn’t budge.

Everyone had to walk around us,” Brigitte said with a smile.

“I have been in business for 17 years and have loved it so much,” Brigitte said. “I’ve learned so much from my customers, and in taking classes from others and teaching the fiber arts.”

“We have open knitting times on Thursday nights from 6:30 until 9 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the studio,” Brigitte added. with all of the different types of yarn customers are looking for.

The DeMasters participated in the recent Rites of Spring Fiber Frolic in early May and will hold a llama shearing and open house event on

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Alpacas fit the bill for retired teacher

hen retired educator Kevin Stoer took over the family dairy farm in 1995, he decided to look into a new livestock to raise that required less physicality, was not for meat sale, and was aesthetically pleasing. “Alpacas fit the bill,� he said.

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Today, LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch is home to 50 Huacaya alpacas and offers numerous services and products for visitors to enjoy.

The farm participates in Agri Tourism and specializes in alpaca fleece, yarn, breeding, boarding, clinics, tours, and a quality gift store.

The Alpaca Threads gift store opened on the farm in the year 2000.

The unique store offers yarns, socks, scarves, jackets, sweaters, slippers, shawls, and teddy bears along with wine and other gift ware.

Only 18 of the over 600 acres located on the farm are used for the award winning alpacas, while the remaining acreage is rented out for crops. Three employees assist Stoer with daily chores and a few volunteers help with other tasks.

Chinese geese roam the farm acting as the security system along with three cats.

Tours are available at LondonDairy including a one hour behind the scenes tour which involves interacting and feeding the alpacas while learning about the history of the animal and farm; a self guided visit at your own pace; group experiences that cater to organizations such as 4-H, retirees, special needs, scouts, etc.; and bus tours that can be individualized to meet group needs.

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workshop are also part of special offerings found at London Dairy.

Special events planned LondonDairy offers numerous special events throughout the year including Alpaca Odyssey scheduled for Sunday, June 4.

The open house event will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

New crias on the ranch are celebrated and visitors are invited to pet, feed, and interact with the alpacas. No admission is charged, but a non-perishable food item is requested for donation to the local food pantry.

A local Girl Scout troop will be on hand to provide food sales while a variety of fiber vendors and a representative from Wildlife of Wisconsin will also be present. Music adds fun to the family friendly event.

Saturday, July 22 the Wine with the Alpacas event will be held on the farm from 6 until 9 p.m.

Six different South American wines will be featured along with food pairings and live music.

A special opportunity to take a selfie photo with an alpaca is a popular part of the day that includes 4-H members walking alpacas around the farm. The event will be repeated on Saturday, September 23.

Friday and Saturday, September 22 and 23, will see the farm host National Alpaca Days from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The open house event

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will find the alpacas freely walking the property and visitors able to pet, feed, and interact with the friendly alpacas and meet all of the new babies crias for the season.

4-H members will be on hand to answer questions about the alpacas at the free, family-friendly event.

Fourth generation farm The fourth generation of his family to reside on the farm, Stoer was raised in agriculture. He later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Agribusiness education from UW-Madison before adding a Master’s Degree in Child Psychology from UW-Milwaukee. He worked in several area school districts serving in a variety of roles before retiring to devote his time to his alpaca ranch.

Active in the community, Stoer organized the first 4-H alpaca/llama project in Manitowoc County and serves as the project leader.

For 35 years he had served as the superintendent of the milking facility at the Wisconsin State Fair.

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well as catering to the many visitors each year. He also enjoys showing his alpacas at local events and state and national alpaca shows.

Stoer said he likes to carry over his understanding of psychology and humor into the alpaca world, and has a common sense approach to handling alpacas.

He welcomes visitors to the farm located at 6827 STH 147 in Two Rivers.

Stoer can be reached by calling (920) 793-4165. All visits are set up in advance, except special event days.

More information can be found by visiting the farm’s website located at www. londondairyalpacas.com.

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Telesko’s alpaca-raising dream becomes real fter years of yearning to start her own alpaca farm, Victoria Telesko made her dreams comes true in 2006 with the beginning of Love Me Alpacas along with her mother Evelyn.

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“In 2000 when alpacas were first imported from South America I wanted to start a farm,” Vicky explained. “But the prices at that time were very high so the dream was put on hold.”

Vicky was able to finally begin her adventure with her first purchase of several fiber male alpacas in 2011. “Where there is a will, there’s a way,” Vicky commented. “It has been a long time dream to one day have alpacas.”

Vicky said much research was done when purchasing the alpacas and then adding females and additional males. “We wanted to produce a quality animal with the end product of nice yarns.”

“After we acquired females and more males we began to breed and showing and processing their fiber,” she said, adding alpacas come in 22 natural colors.

The Teleskos believe in education and enjoy helping their customers learn about their alpaca product purchases and in helping new alpaca owners be successful. “We

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offer sales of small herds and we also educate customers about the benefits of wearing alpaca made products which can include socks, hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens,” Vicky explained.

On site store A small store located on the 15 acre Love Me Alpaca farm offers a variety of alpaca products for visitors to purchase.

In addition to offering quality Suri and Huacyas alpacas and alpaca products, the farm produces and sells alpaca “black gold” which Vicky said is great for fertilizing gardens.

Breeding services are available and the Teleskos invite alpaca breeders to look into2 their selection of alpaca studs. “We offer great prices and great genetics,” Vicky explained. “They are in the top one percent in several traits and have been evaluated by top AQA Senior Judge Wade Gease receiving A and A++ scores.”

The venture is a full time occupation for the Teleskos as they tend to the animals needs, farm maintenance, and cater to their customers. “We spend

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LIFE | Cute camelids a lot of time producing products from their fiber which includes spinning, weaving, and prepping their fleece,” Vicky added. “We have fiber for sale raw and processed for hand spinners or needle felt.”

thermal abilities.”

Education goal of farm

The Love Me Alpacas store is open daily and farm visits are welcome by appointment. The farm is located at 23253 CTH X in Kiel. The Teleskos can be reached at (920) 894-1423 or (920) 797-9096.

Educating the public about the benefits of wearing alpaca products is something the Teleskos strive to do daily. “The warmth they provide us in wearing products made from their fiber is something we would like the public to see and feel. Their fiber is warmer than wool, has moisture wicking properties, is hypo allergic and also has

Vicky enjoys living her dream each day as well as simply being with the animals. “Being around the alpaca is calming,” she shared. “They are very gentle and loving animals.”

More information can be found by visiting www. lovemealpacas.com.

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Lindago Farms has focus on fiber fter admiring alpaca fiber for years, Linda Galow and Keith Orcutt purchased their first alpacas and started Lindago Farms in 2006.

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“Alpacas have very desirable fiber qualities,” Linda explained. “The fiber is warmer, stronger, and finer than sheep wool. It is hypo-allergenic, has no lanolin, does not itch, and has very little smell.”

Linda was intrigued after she purchased a pair of alpaca gloves at an import store. She realized immediately how special the fiber was. “There was something to the fiber that was really incredible,” she explained. “I began researching alpacas, as there weren’t any here yet in the United States.”

Linda soon traveled to the East

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Coast to attend the first of many alpaca shows. “After meeting the alpacas in person knew I wanted to share daily life with them.”

Lindago Farms sits on six acres and features two buildings to house the alpacas and the farm’s 12 chickens.

“We are located near a bike trail, so it isn’t unusual to see bicyclists or families standing by our fence admiring the alpacas,” Linda shared, adding the farm’s location 10 minutes west of the Fox Valley area is easily accessible from area highways.

The farm offers an on site store featuring alpaca fiber-related products.

Visitors to the farm can purchase a variety of fiber and yarn.

Linda and Keith make their own felted products that they sell in the

farm store, in addition to items they sell to wholesalers.

“We have a business partnership with KeLe Alpacas out of Kewaunee, which creates custom felt with alpaca and other natural fibers. Alpaca socks are our hottest store item. These socks are great for hunting, outdoor sports, and make practical, unique gifts.”

Special equipment available “The FeltLOOM is a unique piece of equipment that is available for use to fiber farmers, fiber artists, textile designers and creative, curious crafters,” Linda commented. The equipment is a shared and co-owned

by Lindago Farms and KeLe Alpacas.

“This specialized piece of equipment is designed specifically for creating

LIFE | Cute camelids larger, flat pieces of felt,” Linda explained. “Needle felting is repeatedly piercing and pressing fiber with specialized needles to turn carded fiber into usable fabric. Our equipment is 48” wide and produces fiber of consistent thickness. Alpaca, sheep, llama, angora and other natural fiber batts can be run thru the machine.

Products can be utilitarian in nature such as rugs and fabric for clothing.”

“Fiber artists and textile designers enjoy the aesthetic uses created such as wearable and wall art,” she added.

“We rent time and provide instruction on the FeltLOOM as a significant feature of our business.”

Services and other offerings at Lindago Farms include felting classes, boarding services, and consultations for perspective alpaca farmers.

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LIFE | Cute camelids every arrival from new crias, new residents, or boarding guests create a unique and exciting addition to the farm. “Babies are very inspirational,” she said.

Linda enjoys taking animals to area senior centers so they can also enjoy the alpacas gentle nature.

A licensed teacher in Pre K through grade 12 Art Education, Linda said the farm hosts educational events including a summer farm and art enrichment camp for eight to 15 year olds and various other nature and art programs.

There are currently three generations of alpacas living on the farm. “Lindago Farms alpacas are thoughtfully bred for desirable fleece qualities and temperament,” Linda added.

Customized classes are set up year-round for individuals and small groups.

Upcoming classes include the art enrichment camp, fiber and needle felting, an event known as “It’s A Grand Day” geared especially for grandparents and grandchildren, art lesson classes, and essential oil make and take workshops. “We use essential oils and incorporate Reiki on our farm,” Linda added.

Alpaca sales and breeding services is a popular feature at Lindago and Keith also offers a blade sharpening service for shearers’ combs and cutters.

“We also sell breeding stock, fiber males and pet quality alpacas,” Linda added. Keith and Linda work with new alpaca owners before and after purchase to insure a successful transition.

Responsibilities at Lindago Farms keep the couple quite busy in addition to Keith’s work as a semi truck driver and Linda’s time spent at an area animal hospital.

“Running the farm and business is a very full, part-

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time job,” Linda said.

The couple enjoys the daily operations of the farm and is currently raising nine Huacaya alpacas. Occasional seasonal workers are hired when needed.

Many special events offered Lindago Farms enjoys participating each May in the Rights Of Spring Fiber Frolic, a fiber shop road trip tour of local yarn shops and fiber producing farms. The free event includes several area farms where visitors are welcome to learn more about the farms, animals, services, and products offered.

“Our chickens can be quite comical and always want to get in on the action,” Linda stated.

“Visitors during events are often met with feathered flurry as hens assume treats are coming with these strangers and gather to see what’s to eat.”

“We have also participated in the Wisconsin

Alpaca and Fiber Fest for more than 12 years,” Linda added. “This event is held annually in April in West Bend.”

Throughout the years Lindago alpacas have been shown in various shows and won many awards. “We selectively breed for show qualities including desirable fiber and fleece, as well as conformation and overall health and wellness.”

Office and computer work are the only challenging parts of the business for Linda and Keith, as they thoroughly enjoy all aspects of their alpacas.

Spending time with the alpacas on a daily basis is the best aspect of running an alpaca farm according to Linda. “There wouldn’t be as much joy in the other features of our business without the alpacas themselves,” she explained.

“They are smart, curious, sensitive beings and have patiently taught us through our years together.”

“Most of our alpacas have been born on our farm,” Linda commented, adding

“We are a small local farm which specializes in educational opportunities with small and individual groups and classes,” Linda said. “Holiday sale hours at Lindago begin each November in our store, featuring locally made artwork and fair trade products.”

Keith and Linda take pride in giving their alpacas individual care and attention and they believe it is an honor to work with the amazing animals while helping others learn about the unique qualities of alpacas.

“Sharing and educating about alpacas with others is truly satisfying,” she added.

Linda and Keith welcome visitors to their farm. We are open by appointment all year. Come hang over the fence with us!” Linda said.

Lindago Farms is located at 8951 Clayton Avenue in Neenah and can be reached by email at korcutt@new. rr.com or by phone at (920) 729-4990. More information can be found on their website by visiting www. lindagofarms.com.

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May 29 Memorial Day Parade & Program, 9am

June 14 Kiel Municipal Band Concert, Kiel City Park, 7pm

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Recipes, Recollections & Reminiscings from Marge

By Marge Petts One 4th of July, when our children were much younger, we decided to take them “up north” on a camping trip. We borrowed a pop-up camper from friends and drove to the Crandon area to spend the weekend. The sun was shining—it was a beautiful day.

Ten miles from our destination, it started to thunder, lightning and rain. It never stopped raining for the entire weekend.

If you can imagine a mother’s nightmare—this was it. We had set up the camper in the yard of a relative’s house, which was also surrounded by mud. To make matters worse, one of the kids wet the cushion of the camper on the ¿rst night.

Recently, I asked our son Mark, what he would like to do for his upcoming birthday. His reply was “let’s do a family camping trip,” “up north.” His birthday falls over Memorial Day weekend.

Weather on that weekend can be either very nice or not. I’m not feeling very optimistic, but we always try to do at least one family vacation together each year. The campsite he rented is also a lake site. Mark insists this is going to be a “roughing it” camping trip, which is his favorite way to camp. The campsite he has chosen does not have running water or other amenities, such as Àushing toilets. He has already instructed me not to make food that we can’t eat in one meal, because of the danger of bears.

Mark has a tent for us to use, so we’d only need to get an air mattress or cots. I’m thinking I might want to sleep on a mattress in our van. Our daughter Monica has already rented a (nice) hotel room. I told her to get a room with two beds—just in case one night of roughing it is all the fun we can handle.

Mark is very excited about this trip. So as not to disappoint and be the “party poopers.” we’re going to do everything in our power to be “happy campers.” What will probably happen, is that we will all have a great time and want to do this next year!

In preparation for this event, I have started to gather recipes of food items to make and bring along that can be easily stored in “bear-proof” containers.

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Divide vegetables between two pieces of double thickness heavy-duty foil (about 18 inches square). Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning once.

Open foil carefully to allow hot steam to escape.

With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables to a serving dish.

Combine the salad dressings, drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Serve while warm.

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Butter -Grilled Chicken Breasts 6 SERVINGS 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/4 cup ¿nely chopped scallions (green onions) 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/4 cup lemon juice 5 chicken breasts, halved (about 3 lbs.)

Melt butter in saucepan.

Add scallions, salt and pepper; cook gently 3 minutes.

Remove from heat; add lemon

juice. Place chicken in bowl and cover with sauce. Let stand, turning occasionally, while charcoal is heating.

When coals are white hot, brush grill with shortening and arrange 6 inches from coals.

Place chicken breasts on grill, skin side up and brush with remaining sauce. Grill about 30-50 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly done; after each turn, brush with remaining sauce.

Chewy Chocolate Brownies

Knox Blox Gelatine Squares A healthy alternative to “Jigglers” made with Jell-O MAKES ABOUT 6 DOZEN SQUARES 3 envelopes Knox unÀavored gelatin 1-1/2 cups 100% pure orange juice, cold 1-1/2 cups 100% pure orange juice, heated to boiling 2 tbsp. sugar or honey (optional)

MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS 2 eggs 1 cup sugar

7 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking pan

1/3 cup lemon juice from concentrate

3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose Àour

1/2 cup water

1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 7 oz. unsweetened chocolate, ¿nely chopped (1-1/2 cups) 3 tbsp. safÀower or coconut oil 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed, light-brown sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature

Preheat oven to 350°.

Butter a 9-inch square baking pan. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides; butter parchment.

In a medium bowl, whisk together Àour, baking powder and salt. In a heatproof bowl,

1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. vanilla

Bake until set and a tester inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 35-40 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes, then remove using parchment; let cool completely on rack before cutting into squares. Brownies can be stored in airtight container up to 2 days.

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To serve, cut into 1-inch squares.

Luscious Lemon Cream Dip

MAKES 16

set over a pot of simmering water, melt chocolate and butter with oil. Remove from heat. Add both sugars and whisk 10 seconds. Add eggs and whisk vigorously until glossy and smooth, 45 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, stir in dry ingredients.

Pour batter evenly into prepared pan, smoothing top with spatula.

In medium bowl, mix Knox unÀavored gelatin with cold orange juice. Add hot juice and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved; stir in sugar or honey. Pour into 8 or 9x11 inch glass baking pan and chill until ¿rm.

1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream, whipped

In bowl, beat together eggs, 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice. In saucepan, combine remaining sugar

and cornstarch; stir in water.

Cook and stir until thickened, remove from heat. Gradually beat in egg mixture. Over low heat, cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add vanilla; cool. Fold in whipped cream.

Serve with fresh fruit.

Refrigerate leftovers.

Take-Along Snack Mix MAKES ABOUT 3-1/2 CUPS

1/2 cup raisins, optional

In large heavy skillet over low heat, melt butter; add honey. Stir until blended.

Add cereal, nuts, pretzels and raisins; stir until all pieces are evenly coated.

Continue cooking over low heat 10 minutes; stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Immediately spread on waxed paper until cool. Add M&Ms baking bits.

1 cup M&Ms chocolate mini baking bits

Store in lightly covered container.

1 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. honey 1 cup toasted oat cereal, any Àavor (Cheerios) 1/2 cup coarsely broken pecans 1/2 cup thin pretzel sticks, broken in half

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Such is the life in the restaurant industry. The interesting thing is, ask women in this area who have spent years working in the industry in various capacities and not a one brings up the subjects of broken plates or dissatisfied diners. What they do talk about is their enjoyment

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in serving others. Many of them use the word “family” when talking about their coworkers and their customers.

Yes, working in a restaurant can be hard work, but it apparently is fulfilling work based on the responses of the following area restaurant women.

HEIDI SCHAEFER

Log Cabin Inn Heidi Schaefer recently accepted the position of general manager of Log

Cabin Inn, 633 Madison Ave., Howards Grove.

Schaefer has been in the industry for 20 years working many different positions, in the back of house as well as front of house. “I am looking forward to learning every aspect of the general manager role,” she said.

Asked what she likes most about her job, Schaefer said, “I enjoy most the relationships that have developed throughout the years with customers, as well as with co-workers and employers. I like that

I can go into each day not quite knowing what the day will bring; every day is unpredictable.”

She added, “Over the years I have developed a passion for the restaurant industry mostly because I enjoy being of service to others. In my 20-plus years at Log Cabin, I’ve been fortunate enough to work for two sets of employers who share that passion.

They have each shown unbelievable dedication to what they do and that has made it really enjoyable for me to do what I do.

STRONG WOMEN | Serving you JULIE PARSONS Mud Creek Coffee Café Julie Parsons is the owner of Mud Creek Coffee Café which opened in June 2006.

Heidi Schaefer Log Cabin Inn I believe there is a lot of value in being able to go to a job every day where one can have fun doing something they truly enjoy, and it hardly seems like work.”

“Outside of waitressing for another family business very part-time, this was my first exposure to a coffee shop/café environment as a small business owner,” she said. “I did start out with a full staff and chose to work ‘behind the scenes’ on marketing and bookkeeping; however, I soon found out that I needed to groom the business that was in infancy stage to the way I wanted it. That meant me learning the day-to-day operations, with endless trial and error

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Parsons added, “I have always been a people person so this atmosphere has allowed me to be able to meet and really get to know some really amazing people. I know I wouldn’t have met them had it not been for this shop. I also really wanted to help revitalize Stockbridge and this venture has allowed that to happen. Once we opened and remodeled this building and space, other people were able to see that dreams can come true.”

Parsons went to college for Fashion Merchandising and worked in retail for many years. She then went on to work in regulatory

compliance and had the opportunity to be involved in the food safety department, which she said has come in very handy. “Next I joined my husband at the family construction company and it was at that time that I knew I wanted to be involved in making a difference in the community that we lived in,” she said.

TAYLOR PAKALA Mud Creek Coffee Café Taylor Pakala is currently the manager at Mud Creek Coffee Café in Stockbridge.

She has been working at Mud Creek since 2007 and started out as a dishwasher.

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about the rest of the operation, making food, making specialty drinks, taking orders, and 10 years later, I am managing and ordering our inventory,” she said. “It seems surreal, but I feel blessed to have my mother (Julie Parsons) as my boss and to work alongside such an amazing woman and role model.”

Asked what she enjoys most about working in the restaurant business, Pakala said, “I would say first and foremost I enjoy the relationships I make, not only with our wonderful, faithful customers but also with our employees. I get to go to work seeing my friends both behind the counter and on the other side of it as well. Secondly, I enjoy my managerial role.

I’ve always been a takecharge person and I love the responsibility that my job entails. It holds me accountable and I feel like I am making a difference in our operation and also in the community.”

Pakala started college at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for Exercise Science, then moved to UW-Oshkosh for Business Management and finally moved to Fox Valley Technical College

for Culinary Arts before realizing that her heart was in the family business.

“Working at Mud Creek Coffee has allowed me to grow in so many areas other than just my career,” she added. “Through the people I’ve met over the years, I’ve learned about holistic health, essential oils, positive mindsets, and the difference one positive person or a smile can make in your day. I’ve been able to pinpoint my passions and those include eating whole and well, healing my body from what the earth gives us, and helping people both inside and outside of my job.”

LYNN SHOVAN

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fine dining.”

Shovan added, “What I enjoy most is dealing with people. Most people who go out for the evening are out to have fun. They are there to enjoy the atmosphere,

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“It is a hard business but as long as I enjoy it I will keep doing it,” Shovan added. “I would say this to young people—every day is different, it’s fun and challenging, and you always have to work hard. You are planning a party every day. To succeed you need to show up and be present every day. People like to see

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“I found that I loved every aspect of it,” she said.

“I started exploring different areas of it over the years. I have worked in every aspect of the restaurant industry, from parties for four from the middle of Balboa Park in San Diego to weddings of 900, from private clubs to

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Lynn Shovan of Lake Street Cafe in Elkhart Lake has been working in the restaurant business since she was 14.

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the food, and the people they are with. My job is to accomplish that goal and show them a good time. Our goal in starting Lake Street was to surround ourselves with people who wanted to be there. We decided to start our own place and find employees who want to work hard and have fun doing it. We have a great crew and it makes going to work every day a joy.

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STRONG WOMEN | Serving you Patterson is currently serving as chair for the Wisconsin Restaurant Association and is focusing on workforce development.

She said the restaurant industry is especially vulnerable to the shortage of employees but restaurant owners around the state are working together to find solutions to the challenge.

the owner. It makes them feel special and I enjoy doing that!”

MONA JAEGER

Millhome Supper Club Mona Jaeger has worked as a waitress for 30 years, including 21 years at Millhome Supper Club southeast of Kiel.

“With a dairy farm and three sons, I started working day banquets and then hostess and now head waitress, do the catering, and banquets,” she said.

Susie Patterson Al & Al’s Steinhaus

“The customers and staff, they are like my second family,” Jaeger added. “I have made some good friendships with the people I work with and the great bosses I have had.

family purchased the bar and grill known as Radtke’s in February 1961. “By fifth grade I was working behind the counter of the coffee shop and for Sunday buffets,” she said.

“People say ‘Mona is the face of Millhome,’” she said.

“I always say it does not feel like a job because I love what I do!”

Patterson said she has most enjoyed seeing “the generations of families we have been serving over the 56 years of our family serving yours.”

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She added, “My mother Dorothy and Aunt Maria remain an important part of Al & Al’s to this day. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful staff and great friends who support me every day.”

Al & Al’s Steinhaus Susie Patterson said she has been involved with the restaurant industry her entire life, and that is literally true.

Born in May 1960, her

AMBER ANDERSON

All Seasons Family Restaurant Amber Anderson has worked in the service industry since she was 15 years old.

She began working at Elkhart Lake’s All

Seasons Restaurant in 2008 and began managing the restaurant in 2011.

Anderson said her former manager, Becky, began having health problems and passed away in 2014. “We miss her dearly and I think of her often, especially over the holidays,” Anderson said.

She added, “I think I’m very fortunate to work in Elkhart Lake. The locals here are the most amazing, supportive people.

I love being a part of this community. I love people.

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Amber Anderson All Seasons Family Restaurant to work with the wonderful staff that All Seasons has.

We are, without a doubt, a family. We all care for one another and it would be hard to work without some of these people.”

Anderson said, “I think some people frown upon people in the service. But here’s the thing—most of us don’t work in this industry because we have to. We do it because we legitimately enjoy everything this job has to offer. I absolutely enjoy my job every day I go to work. I get to work with people, and I’m happy to do so. And isn’t that what’s important? To be happy every day you go to work.”

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“Being one of the owners, you need to learn every position in the business, so you learn very fast to cross-train yourself,” Judy said. “My first job was in a high-end country club in Milwaukee, so from the start I was made aware of customer service. Patrick, my husband, worked in restaurants all of his life, so I eventually was pulled in as an extra when needed.

I always preferred behind the scenes so when we finally were able to create our dream and own a restaurant, I had to be pushed out of my comfort zone and be the front of the house. Having a degree in Accounting allows me to still have my quiet time, but I am enjoying the interaction with people who have really become a second family to us.”

Asked what she enjoys most about working in the restaurant business, Judy said, “Knowing that you

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“I have a lot of jobs consisting of waitress, hostess, bartender, prep cook, and cleaning lady,” Ginger said.

“I enjoy the variety of workers and customers,” she added. “It’s really great to work with friends and serve friends. We appreciate them all.”

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It was challenging raising three young children while trying to manage my time in this business, and yet it’s been very rewarding. Our kids grew up knowing that this was a family business, not just our business. As soon as they were old enough they all started working at the Cabaret as dishwashers, cooking, waitress, etc. The business has helped our family stay close. Even though our kids are now in their 30s, they still all help out when we need them. As an example, on Easter holiday our daughter from Myrtle Beach comes home to help out. It’s good family time together!”

PANDA PAULAT-LEIST

Cobblestone Creek Panda Paulat-Leist is the head chef at Cobblestone Creek Dining & Banquet in Brillion, but she has 46 years of experience in the industry.

“I’ve worked at Paulat’s Charcoal Grill, Rustic Lanes, Baileys Harbor Yacht Club, Central House, Mayberry’s Bar & Grill, Michiels Brillion Inn, Cobblestone Creek, and a few others I can’t recall,” she said.

“I love working with people, especially kids,” she added. “Kids keep me young and are always fun to show new things. I also like the creative aspect of cooking.”

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STRONG WOMEN | Serving you Paulat-Leist added, “The restaurant industry has allowed me to meet people and become friends with so many different people. It has made me the person I am today.”

LISA WOLF

Cobblestone Creek Lisa Wolf is the head lunch line and banquet cook at Cobblestone Creek Dining & Banquet in Brillion.

“I’ve been cooking for 19 years, working at Bullwinkel’s for eight years and during that time frame working at Mayberry’s Bar & Grill,” Wolf said. “I’ve been at Cobblestone for over 11 years.

aspect of the job, the different people you meet, the lifelong relationships you create,” she said. “The most important aspect of my career is the relationship that I have created with my partner-in-crime, Panda. She is a great mentor and has been like a mom to me. We have made a lot of meals together.”

They also opened Il Ritrovo and Field to Fork, and 12 years ago opened Duke of Devon Pub with sister-in-law and brotherin-law Emily and Jeremy Williams.

“I really enjoy connecting with people in our community and visitors from out of town,”

Whitney said. “I also enjoy working in a fast-paced and exciting environment with many unique and talented individuals.

“It feels good knowing that my husband and I, by running four restaurants, are providing so many jobs in Sheboygan,” she added.

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“I often coordinate employee lunches and have found it nearly impossible to please the palates and dietary needs of 75 or so people. When a coworker mentioned Cheryl Vogel from The Smiling Moose and Moose on the Loose Catering I hesitated wondering if a small caterer could meet our needs. In a leap of faith, we brought Cheryl in to cater an employee lunch and never looked back. I almost hate to let our little secret of the Moose out! In an era where exceptional one on one customer service seems to have virtually disappeared, Cheryl has Àawlessly bridged that gap and always provides her personal touch from discussing a menu, surprising us with the “chef’s choice” to her personal delivery.”

“What particularly impresses me about Cheryl’s level of service is that she seems motivated to provide it regardless of the size of order or monetary gain. Her creations (homemade cupcakes!) and her extraordinary commitment to excellence are second to none.

Cheryl has been providing catering service to us for over a year and now employees look forward to the company luncheon! Best of all, everyone raves about how good lunch was instead of complaints!

Always top notch quality, quantity and service. Cheryl always makes me look good and sets a very high ROXANNE bar for customer service; one those in the industry should emulate!”

Some girls and from work went to Parker Johns in Kiel. Kalie was working and she mentioned we were her ¿rst table at that establishment as she works at the sister restaurant; Log Cabin Inn in Howards Grove. She had great energy and was very attentive to our needs. I would say she was one of the best waitresses I have had in 2017. Great job Kalie!

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Around Our roud, fun loving, hard working, professional—those are just a few of the positive adjectives which describe the women of the Kiel area community.

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From owners and employees of various sized companies to key members of the chamber of commerce, women play a huge role among the community’s businesses.

passionate about the tools we developed and the services we provide. Having worked in human resources for well over 20 years I knew there had to be a better way of leading and engaging the workforce.

After meeting my partner, quite by accident, I realized I was not alone. Though

Communities Women of

KIEL share great

will need to let go of myths and rituals that simply do not work in today’s world of work, Zimmermann

In the fourth of a series of Verve features focusing on businesswomen in a particular community, meet some of the women who put verve into their businesses in the Kiel area.

said. She added, “As a result, my partner and I are prepared to shift a paradigm and take leaders on a

Employee Engagement = Successful Outcomes

THERESA ZIMMERMANN Future Focus Group, LLC Theresa Zimmermann and George Garrett are the co-founders of Future Focus Group, LLC (FFG).

For over four years they have successfully guided organizations looking for solutions to employee engagement and other 21st century challenges common in today’s world of work.

They provide “solutions today” so organizations have “success tomorrow.”

Zimmermann said, “As co-founder of Future Focus Group, LLC I am extremely

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our meeting was by chance, the reason we blended so well is because of our shared vision. Together we formulated Future Focus Group, developed an integrated system that helps organizations navigate the 21st century and beyond, and have published a book entitled ‘Evolved…Engaging People, Enhancing Success.’”

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Communities journey that is sometimes uncomfortable. Because of these factors, and many more, we see our business as one that is not only needed for organizations who are struggling to find solutions for the challenges before them but one that is essential for an organization understanding the importance of having an engaged workforce.”

Here are just a few comments from leaders of businesses which Future Focus Group has helped: “As a small business owner, it is difficult to keep abreast of human resource issues to discover, develop, and deploy workforce and leadership initiatives. I have utilized the services of Focus Group and I couldn’t be happier with the results.”—Jennifer L. Lehrke, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, president, principal architecht, and historic preservation consultant, Legacy Architecture, Inc. “Future Focus Group provided an insightful and powerful training program for our clients of the industrial park. They have the ability to break down complicated 21st century workforce issues and translate them into easyto-administer actions. We highly recommend them.”— Tonya Backward, workforce development coordinator, MidAmerica Industrial Park, Pryor Creek, Oklahoma “It certainly is not business as usual, and Theresa and George practice what they preach—they engage. The decision is now

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up to you as a leader—do you invest in your workforce in an intentional way, or will you continue to struggle with your talent and workforce leadership development? The solution is not a quick fix. Leadership must buy in and incorporate the strategy into their organization’s being.

Theresa and George have that solution.”—Ryan Kauth, lecturer of entrepreneurship and former director of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at the University of WisconsinGreen Bay Zimmermann will be presenting at the next Kiel Area Association of Commerce Educational Event being held at the Kiel Community Center on Friday, June 23 starting at 12:15 p.m. All Chamber and non-Chamber members are welcome to attend.

To pre-register please call Missy at 894-7861. Cost is $5 for Chamber members, $10 for non-Chamber members. People also may learn more about Future Focus Group, LLC at www. futurefocusgroup.com or call Theresa directly at (920) 207-5344.

GINA MADRIGAL El Camino El Camino has been a family owned business in Kiel for a little over 11 years.

Gina Madrigal of El Camino said, “We have five

KIEL employees who feel more like family and are treated like part of our family.

“We serve Mexican cuisine. I work alongside my husband who is the rock of the kitchen. He brings his great talent to the kitchen.

We work as a team with our two daughters who have grown up in the business.”

Madrigal added, “We are a small family restaurant of 18 tables. We have done a little catering and really enjoy serving our patrons and have enjoyed watching families grow.”

Madrigal’s family has grown as well. She and husband Ismael have been married for 20 years and have two daughters, Noeli, 18, and Ilari, 10. “We took over the restaurant from my brother-in-law in a leap of faith and here we are still standing and still together,” Gina said.

She added, “I would love to expand. I’ve always wanted outside seating for the warm months and maybe a second restaurant.

“Over the years we’ve come to be a part of our community. We have had the pleasure of meeting really great people and

Communities KIEL I would like to think our customers enjoy what we have to offer and feel at home when they trust us to feed them and their families. We are a familystyle restaurant with over 25 years of experience.”

CHERYL BRACK American Family Insurance The Cheryl Brack Agency of American Family Insurance offers all lines of insurance—home, auto, business, farm, life, and annuities.

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Cheryl Brack American Family Insurance opportunity to take over the business when the previous American Family Insurance agent retired. “I thought it would be a great fit since I grew up in Kiel and attended Kiel schools,” Brack said.

“We wanted our children to be raised in a small town.”

The local agency recently moved its office to its new location at 617 Fremont St. Brack said, “We purchased the building and completed many muchneeded renovations over the past year. We needed additional office space with the addition of a third employee. We now have the space for additional growth with a great team of licensed employees, and I am excited to see what the future holds. American Family offers great products at a competitive price.”

American Family sends surveys to clients to receive feedback on both the agency and the company.

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MARY CHRISTEL Christel’s Pet Supplies & More Christel’s Pet Supplies & More officially opened in Kiel on Aug. 29, 2014, but the concept of opening a retail store in Kiel started many years early according to owner Mary Christel.

“My husband’s family originally owned and operated Christel’s Department Store in Kiel that closed in August of 1984,” she said.

“For over 10 years my husband and I had been discussing opening a store,” she added. “We looked at property and thought maybe a bookstore would be a good fit for Kiel.

After some research we decided against that idea.

Conversation continued over the years but we just could not get ourselves to take the leap—until the building that Christel’s Department Store was originally located became available. That is when we got serious about opening a retail store.

“We made several trips through the building but eventually decided it was bigger than we needed; however, we had made the decision to move forward with some type of retail store.

“While out on my daily walks, I started to take notice of the property at 230 Fremont St., made a call to the owner, and from there it is history,” Christel added.

“We purchased the building

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on May 29, 2014, gutted the building, and opened the business on Aug. 29, 2014. We currently employ two part-time employees (and two part-time store dogs) that do a fantastic job at representing our business and taking care of customers.”

Christel’s Pet Supplies & More offers a holistic, all-natural approach to pet food (Fromm and American Natural Premium), treats, and chews. Christel said, “We focus on purchasing products made in the U.S. This does limit our selections at times but we are happy and proud to say that 95 percent of our merchandise is made in the U.S. We research and look hard to find U.S. vendors. In some cases we go without a product because we have not yet found a U.S. source.

“In the fall of 2016, we expanded our Kiel store by finishing and opening up two more rooms in the building. One room has become the home of our pet memorials. The second room houses a self-service dog bathing station. This bathing station operates similar to a car wash. The dog is walked up a ramp into an elevated tub. Money, credit card, or tokens are inserted to start the wash and the operator turns the dial to the selection desired (i.e., shampoo, conditioner, rinse, or blow dry). Why struggle at home trying to bath the dog in your tub?

“Almost monthly we hold some type of event, at one or both of the stores (the other is in Plymouth), that

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KIEL share great benefits Pur-Fect Match Animal Rescue, ranging from nail clipping, to pet photos to specials on cookies, donating the proceeds. We plan to continue and expand our events for this rescue.”

While Christel and husband Dan both still work other full-time jobs, they also remain very much involved in the day-to-day operations of Christel’s Pet Supplies & More and the interaction with customers.

They also found time to open the Plymouth store last May. Both stores offer the same products with a small variation between them.

“We are already busting at the seams for more room in both stores,” Mary said.

She added, “Within the next couple of years we plan to finish and open up more

rooms in the Kiel store.

In Plymouth we plan to renovate or look for a larger store location on Mill Street.

But for now we will make do and focus on continuing to provide exceptional customer service and grow our business.”

Christel said postings by customers on the store’s Facebook page have been very positive and complimentary of both stores, including the staff and atmosphere. In early April a customer said, “Please don’t ever leave, we love that you are here.”

“To Christel’s Pet Supplies & More, a customer is the most important visitor on our premises,” Christel said. She then quoted this statement from an unknown author: “A customer is not

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again what would you do? Our answer is simple, the same exact thing! We enjoy coming to work and working with our clients.

We feel very blessed!”

dependent on us, we are dependent on the customer.

A customer is not an interruption to our work but rather the purpose of it. We are not doing customers any favors by servicing them. Customers are doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so.”

Christel said, “To all of our former, current, and future customers, thank you.”

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The stylists have all been with the salon since it was built in 2003. Currently there are seven hair stylists—Ann Klapperich, Wendy Boll, Jill Weigert, Tina Fryfogle, Rachael Heeler, Carrie Oelke, and Heidi Tschudy—with over 160 years of combined experience. They also have one full-time receptionist, Candy Chaussee, and four part-time receptionists—

Paige Teske, Grace Swanson, Rebecca Blatz, and Claudia Noordyk.

Image by Design carries a variety of hair care products which include Eufora, Loma, Paul Mitchell, Esquire, GK, and OPI. Free consultations are always available, especially if someone is looking for a change. New clients are always welcome.

Wendy Boll started the business in 1985 and Ann Klapperich joined the partnership in 2000.

They are the co-owners of Image by Design. In July 2003 they built the salon at the current location on Service Road. Boll said, “We were told by many that

partnerships don’t work, but it has worked out great for us. We couldn’t have done this without each other.

We are not just business partners, we are friends.

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Klapperich said, “We truly enjoy serving the community. We hope to continue growing the business through continued education and in salon training which allows us to stay current on trends and styles. We work well as a team and help each other to guarantee that the client is satisfied. Our staff is amazing. Not only are they there to help our clients, but we all help each other out when any one of us has expected or unexpected life surprises. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our amazing staff.”

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Boll added, “We pride ourselves on having a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. The best compliment we receive from our customers is when they refer us to their family and friends and when they keep returning to our salon. This says it all!”

fitness trends and programs have come and gone, yet Jazzercise has kept up with the trends and reinvented itself to keep it fresh so generation after gerneration can benefit.”

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“For our current customer base, I would like to add additional nights and morning classes in Kiel,” she added. “I am always looking for additional instructors that live in the area to get certified and teach which would get us closer to the goal.”

Kiel classes currently meet on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

Students can attend once, twice, or three times weekly.

KLINGEISEN Jazzercise Jazzercise is a high intensity mix of dance-based cardio and strength training for a calorie-crushing total body workout.

Jazzercise classes serve all ages and fitness levels because modifications are shown and given throughout the workout. The goal is to strive for everyone’s personal best for that day at that class.

Debbie Klingeisen brought Jazzercise to Kiel over 20 years ago, and the program is well attended by the community. Associate Rachael Vorpahl Heeler is the resident certified instructor for Kiel.

Klingeisen—a business owner, instructor, personal trainer, wife, and mother of three—has owned Jazzercise franchises for over 30 years.

Kiel is one of seven locations students can attend classes.

Locations include Manitowoc (two), Two Rivers, De Pere, Valders, and Mishicot.

Sometimes students attend one location weekdays because it is closer to work,

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Debbie Klingeisen Jazzercise and a different location on the weekend because it is closer to their home.

“It would be nice to have a central brick and mortar facility; however, serving more people in more areas by bringing the program to them gives more people the opportunity and convenience,” Klingeisen said.

Klingeisen became certified in 1987 in Chicago and began teaching two classes weekly in Two Rivers. Over time the business grew, classes expanded, and she quit her sales job at Hamilton Industries to make her dream of teaching fitness and health her full-time passion. She currently has 13 associate instructors, manages 40 classes weekly, and with her team offers Dance Mixx, Core, Strength, Fusion, LITE, LO, Strike, and HIIT mixes.

“Jazzercise has been around for over 45 years!,” Klingeisen said. “So many

“I would love to add Jazzercise LITE, a fitness program for men and women that compliments the Silver Sneaker market that targets healthy hearts, strong muscles, better balance, and flexibility conditioning. It is currently offered in three of my areas, but not yet in Kiel.”

Klingeisen added, “I love the customers in Kiel because they are so dedicated and committed

to fitness and health. They show up and do the work.

Seeing results brings them back class after class. They continually pay me the greatest compliment by referring their family and friends to class.”

This year Jazzercise launched the World Wide Girl Force Initiative. They provide free classes to women ages 16 to 21. The goal is for young women to surround themselves with positive role models, build better health through fitness, and boost their selfesteem so they have the confidence and strength to do great things. “With filters and false images teens faces daily, young women need to see how ‘fit’ women really look and live,” Klingeisen said.

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A place for creative and innovative programming, the studio provides a schedule of art-related opportunities allowing both the seasoned fine artist and new talent to thrive.

“We host exhibitions year round and collaborate with the community,” said Elizabeth Esselmann of Artsy Fartsy. “We maintain a dynamic calendar of art classes and events.”

Conceived from a need to infuse the community with art and involve the public on a personal level, Artsy Fartsy has arisen from the rich cultural heritage of vibrant artist-led communities.

“We invite you to engage our vision by visiting our

studio space and artist loft,” Esselmann said.

Artsy Fartsy opened its doors for business in April of this year. It currently showcases 10 local artisans.

Their talents include: ■ paintings; ■ vintage inspired art; ■ granite carvings; ■ intarsia; ■ soaps, lip balm, lotion; ■ stained glass; ■ re-purposed furniture; ■ skincare, bath salts; ■ soy candles; ■ jewelry, cards; ■ and more!

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We invite you to engage our vision by visiting our studio space and artist talent.

“I am a graphic designer by trade but an artisan at heart and soul. I paint and I draw. My favorite medium by far is charcoal.

I assure you it’s not just for Fourth of July. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Georgia O’Keeffe used charcoal to create high-impact images. I use it to produce highly realistic drawings of people and objects, like photorealistic portraits.”

She added, “We have this astounding artist loft upstairs in the building which I am in the process of renovating. I am anxious to have classes up there and fill the existing classroom space with more talented artisans.

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understand and follow sun safety guidelines.

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When moms with children younger than 18 were asked about the correct amount of sunscreen needed to apply to the face and body, fewer than half knew the right amount. And nearly two in 10 were unaware that

after an initial slathering of sunscreen, they needed to reapply more. So says a new survey of moms commissioned by NO-AD Sun Care.

“The correct amount of sunscreen to be applied -- or reapplied -- is one ounce,” says Brevard, Florida-based dermatologist, Dr. Richard C. Kirkpatrick.

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Parents should apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen to themselves and children 15 minutes before going out in the sun to give it time to bond to skin, and then reapply at least every two hours or after swimming, sweating and immediately after towel drying.

More than half of moms responding believe the proper time to apply sunscreen is as soon as they start feeling skin burn.

“By the time you feel your skin burning, the sun’s UV rays are damaging your cells’ DNA. Skin cancers get a foothold when this damage affects the DNA of genes that control skin cell growth,” says Dr. Kirkpatrick.

The cost of sun protection may become a concern as families begin to apply the proper amount of sunscreen. If that is the case, one cost effective choice is NO-AD, which offers a selection of products that are affordable and widely available.

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A hint of Mediterranean Taking charge of your summer entertaining ake living easy and delicious this summer with Mediterraneanstyle snacks, appetizers and party trays that are ready to serve in a snap. Whatever the occasion, from barbecues to graduations, you can have a full season of al fresco fun with these ideas.

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Decorating and Serving Tips Choose bright tulips, sunflowers and gerbera daisies for a cheery table setting. Cluster plates of appetizers with flowers for a pleasing presentation.

When guests arrive, get a glass in their hands so they will feel welcome and ready to enjoy your delicious foods. The key to enjoyable

entertaining is being both prepared and being part of the party. Create a selfserve atmosphere that gives you, the host, more freedom to enjoy time with your guests.

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Olives for example, are

the centerpiece of the Mediterranean diet.

Packed with flavor, they are wonderfully versatile.

Combined with fresh flavors of seasonal produce, such as asparagus, tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, they can brighten any platter with a rich and satisfying burst of flavor.

They are also a natural with any cheese, added to pasta, or served alongside

SOLUTIONS | Think Mediterranean hosting ideas hummus, rustic style breads and refreshing, summery wines.

One, Two, Three Skewers Try this tasty idea: Start with toothpicks to create single-serve skewers that guests can easily tote as they mingle.

Choose three or four different kinds of olives, small cheese squares and slices of ready-to-eat meats.

For example, begin with a Pearls Specialties Kalamata or Garlic Stuffed olive. Next add a slice of your favorite cheese cut into small

squares. Then combine with a slice of salami, smoked ham or sautéed rings of flavorful sausage. Skewer everything for easy onebite hors d’oeuvres. This combination of flavors will keep guests coming back for more.

Simple Snackers For an impressive plate of appetizers, top large whole grain crackers with a dollop of hummus and cross-cut slices of Kalamata olives.

To add color, flavor, and texture, try a beet or basil pesto hummus. Combine colors and flavors by adding thin cucumber slices, crumbled, marinated feta

cheese, or a tangy readymade mango salsa. Serve immediately to keep the crackers crisp. These will disappear quickly and are very visually appealing.

Homemade Olive Bar Choose an array of four or five different kinds of olives to feature on a large platter. For a variety of choices, check out Pearls Specialties Olives at local grocery stores, Target and Walmart, which offers Kalamata, Greek Queens stuffed with either garlic or jalapeno, a mixed Greek medley, and classic California Black Ripe olives.

grape tomatoes, a package of frozen tortellini with pesto sauce, and some bite size “bocconcini,” which are small mozzarella balls in olive either marinated with herbs and olive oil, or plain.

Combine these items on one large platter in different sections and provide small snack plates and party picks for guests.

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with all strings attached Sheboygan Symphony teams up with Classical Mystery Tour for a night to remember

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he Beatles are coming to Sheboygan.

Well, it’s not THE Beatles, of course, but James Owen’s “Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles” will have fans of the Fab Four singing along just as if it were Paul, John, George, and Ringo.

What will make this visit by four musicians who look and sound like The Beatles even more special is the fact they will be joined on stage by the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra.

The Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles will be at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Sheboygan on Saturday, June 17 starting at 7 p.m. This event will be the primary fundraiser for the Sheboygan Symphony. Tickets are on sale now at weillcenter.com, but Beatles fans are encouraged to purchase them soon as the single show is expected to be a sellout. Tickets also can be purchased in person at 826 N. 8th St. or by phone at (920) 2083243. Ticket office hours are noon to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. The ticket office

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James Owen’s “Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles” will be performing with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, June 17 in Sheboygan. also will be open two hours prior to the start of show if any seats remain.

For more information contact the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra office at (920) 452-1985.

Since its initial show at the Orange County Performing Arts Center (now renamed the Segerstrom Center for the Arts) in 1996, Classical Mystery Tour has performed with more than 100 orchestras across the U.S. and around the world, receiving accolades from fans and the media. The Los

Angeles Times called the show “more than just an incredible simulation... the swelling strings and soaring French horn lines gave the live performance a high goose-bump quotient...the crowd stood and bellowed for more.”

“We really make an effort to sound exactly like the originals,” said Owen, the founder of Classical Mystery Tour who also portrays John Lennon in the show. “The orchestra score is exact, right down to every note and instrument that was on the original

recording. On ‘Got to Get You Into My Life,’ we have two tenor saxes and three trumpets. That’s what it was written for, and that’s what we use. And on ‘A Day in the Life,’ that final big orchestra crescendo sounds amazing when it’s played live.”

The release of The Beatles music on iTunes, plus the popularity of The Beatles Box Set and Beatles Rock Band, set off a new wave of Beatlemania and proved that The Beatles are more popular than ever.

Because many Beatles fans never had the opportunity to experience a live Beatles show, Classical Mystery Tour offers that live experience— with a symphony orchestra.

“We have some real show-stopping numbers,” Owen said. “I wish I could actually be in the audience to see and hear this show, because the power of the emotional and nostalgic connection this music has with audiences is hard to put into words.”

Mary Schallhorn of the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra said the Classical Mystery Tour was last in Sheboygan in January 2005. With the album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” having been released on June 1, 1967—50 years ago—Schallhorn said the timing is perfect to bring Owen’s group back.

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`b by y Dr. Dr Nic Nic Giebler, Gie eb bler D.C. DC

Estelle, 4 and Edwin, 6, watch the sun set over Crystal Lake in northern Wisconsin.

Does spending time outside in nature have beneficial effects on our health?

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ida! I hear da woons!”

My son whispered this to me from my side. It was late August of last year. Edwin (6), Estelle (4), and I were tent camping next to Crystal Lake, just outside of Minocqua, in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Out on Crystal Lake we could hear the sound of two loons as if they were swimming right next to us. I had played recordings of loons for the kids before we left for that camping trip. They were intrigued by the black and white feathers, the red eyes, and of course, by that mildly haunting call. Earlier that day while Àoating around on the lake, we ended up about 20 yards away from those same loons while they came up occasionally from their ¿shing trips under the water.

Hearing Edwin whisper those words, with that enthusiasm, is a memory I’ll never forget!

I had grown up camping around Minocqua and that very same Crystal Lake. To take the kids back up there last summer was something that I had been planning for over a year. It was a tremendous trip, and included horseback riding, and eating at some of my favorite places from when I was growing up, and was made even better by the fact my parents joined us for a couple of the days up there.

Although, their camping days are over. They had a motel room, which I didn’t mind, as it made bath time a LOT easier!

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have a feeling they left a lasting impression on Edwin and Estelle as well.

As the days continue to get longer, I have found myself waking up to the sound of a cardinal outside our bedroom window, and having a bit more energy as I get my day started. Here in the northern Midwest we need to take advantage of the daylight as the sun rises earlier and sets later each day. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s not like we are living in the Arctic Circle. But those winters can be long and cold and dreary here!

I’m planning to return to Crystal Lake to camp with the kids again this August. As spring continues to develop I ¿nd myself Àipping forward on the calendar and looking at all of the adventures yet to come this summer, from trail races to camping trips, to simply having a refreshment on a deck outside a restaurant nearby.

I think it’s essential that we all scratch out some time in our busy daily schedules to spend time outside in nature.

A growing and varied body of research is showing just how and why spending time in the natural world might have bene¿cial effects on our health. One of the ¿rst and most well-known studies, published in “Science” in 1984, found that patients recovering from surgery in rooms with a window facing a natural setting had shorter hospital stays and took less pain medicine than did patients whose window faced a brick wall. Since then, researchers have asked whether the presence of trees inÀuences people’s sense of safety in inner-city neighborhoods; explored

HEALTH HEAL HE ALTH TH | mi mind nd & b body ody od y how gardening might improve quality of life for people with disabilities; and used physiolgical measures to test for restorative effects of natural environments. These results suggest that time spent in nature improves human health!

Another recent study from Japan looked at blood pressure and other speci¿c physiological markers before and after study subjects took walks in a forest and in an urban environment. The study’s sample size is small—16 male subjects—and the time scale short—effects were measured after one day trip to the forest and one to the city—but the results suggest that the forest trip had positive effects on health. Subjects’ blood pressure measured in the forest was signi¿cantly lower when compared to measurements taken in the city. Levels of the stress hormone noradrenaline were also signi¿cantly lower. And blood levels of the adrenal hormone dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) and of adiponectin, a hormone secreted by fat tissue, were higher after the forest walk but not the urban walk. The authors note that DHEA-S may contribute to heart health, among other bene¿ts, and that lower levels of adiponectin are associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Edwin, Dr. Nic and Estelle were pretty excited to have arrived ‘Up North’.

See? Perhaps we are too quick to look to a pill for ‘treatment’ of these ailments. Something as simple as “A Walk In The Woods” is what this particular chiropractor prescribes!

your parents! Spring and summer in Wisconsin is truly a treasure that is good for the soul, good for your health.

The days are getting longer and soon enough--only a couple months from no--we will hit the longest day of the year. And then it starts going the other way again. So get outside! Make some memories! Explore! Bring your kids! Bring

Enjoy the state and county parks, explore some trails, go get some sand between your toes at a beach. Quite simply, get outside! You might just hear some loons in the middle of the night.

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AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

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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.

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DEPKE SHOE STORE

Depke Shoe Store in Sheboygan Falls offers shoes for your whole family in all widths and sizes. We have a wide selection of quality brands

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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.

105 Pine St, Sheboygan Falls. 920-467-4181. Mon-Thurs 9am-5:30pm; Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-noon.

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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,” owner Mary Forstner stated.

In October 2012, Mary 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.

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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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 4 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; Rae-Ann Westergaard stylist; also Suzanne Stoffregen our receptionist 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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MIESFELD’S MEAT MARKET

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 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

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MILLHOME NURSERY & GREENHOUSES

…welcomes you. Your beautiful living spaces start here! We carry a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, aquatic plants and landscape supplies to help you create your beautiful surroundings.

Let our knowledgeable staff assist you with plant selection, design and plant care suggestions that will make your gardening experience a success.

We are located in a beautiful country setting, surrounded by plantings that will help inspire your gardening palette.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through our garden center, take in the fresh country air and let the beauty of our plants overwhelm you! N9469 Rhine Rd (Cty. E), Elkhart Lake. 920-8947877. www.millhomenursery. com See our ad on inside back cover

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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 fi t 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.

In addition to the sale of fi ne 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 Alex Nesemann.

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

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

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PERMANENT COSMETICS

BY HEIDI

Heidi Hess, LPN, Permanent Cosmetics Specialist Licensed Tattooist has worked in the medical field since 1980 and has been performing permanent cosmetics since 2002. She is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and has worked in a variety of medical specialties, including facial plastics. In addition to operating her permanent cosmetics business Heidi is also a hospice nurse.

Heidi’s initial experience with permanent cosmetics began in 1993 when she had the permanent eyeliner procedure done. She has since had her eyebrows and lip liner done as well. Heidi made the decision to pursue training in permanent cosmetics because she was so thrilled with the results of her

own permanent cosmetics and she realized that others would be too! Her nursing background has proven to be very beneficial in her work with permanent cosmetics. Permanent Cosmetic Make-Up, look your best 24 hours a day with no effort. Locations: A. Prive’ 815 Riverfront Dr, Sheboygan; GJ’s Salon-N-Spa1604 Washington St, Two Rivers; Bella Wellness & Aesthetics Center 105 Western Ave, Suite 3, Waupaca. 920980-2250.

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PLYMOUTH ARTS CENTER

Plymouth Arts Center, located at 520 East Mill Street in historic downtown Plymouth was founded in 1993 as a non-profit community arts organization.

We are Western Sheboygan County’s premier arts destination and are well known throughout Wisconsin and beyond for our ongoing fine arts program.

Wisconsin artists are showcased in changing exhibits in Gallery 110 North, our stunning, recently renovated gallery; open to the public six days per week and admission is always free.

Bus tours, community, school, and other groups are always welcome to schedule special docent or artist led visits. You’ll also enjoy visiting our gift shop where you’ll find a variety of original paintings, 3-D artwork, books, ceramic mugs, scarves, purses, and so much more all created by our artist members.

We also present many popular events that are enjoyed every year, such as the Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts, our signature live music extravaganza featuring 10 jazz and blues bands; Mill Street Live, a high energy song and dance summer musical revue highlighting talented college age performers; Northern Moraine Spring Art Tour, a free admission, three-day selfguided art tour with over 35 artists in 18 different venues.

Consider bringing a group of friends and spend the weekend meeting artists working as painters, printmakers, potters, furniture makers; fiber, glass, metal and leather artists, and photographers. Then in fall, artists are invited to Plymouth for a weeklong paint out, for our Paint the Town, en Plein Air. More than 40 artists will create paintings of the areas beautiful facades, landscapes, and more.

The finale includes a celebratory reception, which is open to the public, artists’ awards, and silent auction.

Plymouth Arts Center provides opportunities for all ages for participation and enjoyment through our music and theatre program. If you are a performer or artist, we would love to meet you. Art classes are offered year round for adults and children, including special summer art and theatre camps for kids.

Additionally, other non-profits, schools, businesses, and community members frequently choose the Plymouth Arts Center for their special events, such as recitals, concerts, weddings, private parties, and meetings.

There really is something for everyone at the PAC. We invite you to visit us today. Parking is available in our parking lot or in northern end of the adjacent lot or alongside our building.

Hours Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat & Sun noon-3pm; or by special arrangement.

Find us on the web: www. plymoutharts.org or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ PlymouthArtCenter. 920-8928409 See our ad on inside back cover

SHARON RICHARDSON HOSPICE RESALE STORE

“I love this store! This store is amazing. I have found so many beautiful treasures to decorate my home. The store is impeccable, and a lovely staff so welcoming and personable. If

you haven’t gone here you need to mark a day on your calendar and go. Thank you Richardson Hospice Resale for beautiful finds and supporting families in need.” Wendy Desmidt, Customer Shoppers come to the Richardson Hospice Resale Store for its quality merchandise and reputable name, and items they know they can only find there. With over 10,000 square feet, browse through antiques and collectibles, fine china, crystal, as well as books, jewelry, and brand name clothing. If you are looking for mid-century furniture, you may find R-Way, Sheboygan Chair Company or other previously made local furniture. Thomasville, Richardson, Baker, La-Z-Boy and other contemporary names grace the showroom.

Talented volunteers stage the merchandise to give the store a boutique/ department store shopping experience. All merchandise is donated from the community and the showroom changes daily.

The store opened in 2013 and has expanded as a result of the positive response from the community. In 2014, Main Street Chamber awarded the store Start-Up Business of the Year.

Sheboygan County Chamber nominated the store for Non Profit of the Year in 2014, and again in 2015 for Retailer and Non Profit of the year.

Net proceeds are donated to the Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice to support comfort therapies, grief support for children and adults, enhancement of programs to better serve our community and capital needs.

Stop in yourself and see what has made this store such a trendsetter in the resale market. Open seven days per week and conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 23 and 32 in Sheboygan Falls (Plankview Green Lifestyle Center). 920-550-2114 for more

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THE LAUNDROMAT LLC

The Laundromat LLC in New Holstein has the newest machines in the area. We have a child’s play area, open 24/7/365 days a year. The owner Mike Hartmann is local to the area, so any issues are attended to right away. The Laundromat has the largest washer in the area.

A 75 lb. washer, which means you can wash two-three quilts/ blankets in one load, along with many other large washer for your convenience. Ten minutes of drying for 25¢. The Laundromat in New Holstein is the cleanest Laundromat in the area, is

located on Hwy 57, well lit, safe, air-conditioned in the summer & heated in winter. We also do laundry pick-up and delivery.

For questions or issues please feel free to call Mike anytime 920-773-2270; cell 920901-3327.

Mike also runs Stardust Limousine so don’t think you called the wrong number.

Check us out on Facebook, like us and/or do a review.

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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

Victorian Chocolate Shoppe Sheboygan’s old time candy shoppe featuring homemade truffles, chocolates and everyone’s favorite, chocolate dipped raspberries.

• Sheboygan old time chocolate & candy store • Over 80 varieties of homemade, hand dipped chocolates & truffles • 22 varieties sugar free chocolates

• Large collection of seasonal candies • Nostalgia candy • Boxed chocolates, party trays and favors • Beautiful gift boxes & stocking stuffers

Monday 12-6 • Tuesday-Friday 9:30-6 • Saturday 9:30-5

519 S. 8th Street, Sheboygan • 920-208-3511 www.victorianchocolateshoppe.com

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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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Charms on Erie A Little Boutique Chocked Full of Big Surprises Gifts, Jewelry & Collectibles 820 Erie Avenue Downtown Sheboygan

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Visit our Cheese & Specialty Store!

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Keep your cool and...

STAY ORGANIZED! ummer is often associated with lazy days spent picnicking and swimming, but most of us know that these months are often the most action-packed, making organization as important as ever.

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To keep it all together this summer, consider the following tips and tricks.

Mix it Up Spend less time in the trenches of your closet and dresser drawers.

Take an hour to move all your favorite summer clothing and accessories to the most accessible places in your closet, so getting dressed is simple all season long. Move items to the back that you won’t need or want to see for a while, so they don’t get in your way. Bye-bye heavy wool sweaters, hello short sleeve button-ups and sundresses!

You are likely invited to many social gatherings this summer. Whether it’s a garden party celebrating a marriage or a luau celebrating a birthday, take this opportunity to crosscheck your calendar with your closet, doing a quick inventory to ensure you have the items you need for all the festivities of summer.

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Write it Down Don’t commit important dates to memory. Commit them to paper. You may already have a wall or desk planner, but you are on the -go a lot, so keep a planner with you at all times to track appointments, flight times, gift registries and other critical information.

Writing things down is not only useful, it gives you a way of looking back and remembering all the summer fun you had long after the season has ended.

To get this habit to work for you, choose a planner that matches your needs and suits your style. For example, the floral planners from AT-A-GLANCE are

evocative of summer, and are not only functional, but make a nice accessory.

They come in sizes ranging from pocket to extra-large, and are offered in various formats, including daily, weekly and monthly.

Rev Your Engine Hitting the road this summer?

Whether you are traveling near or far, you’ll want to make sure your car is as ready as you are.

If you aren’t comfortable performing the inspection yourself, take it into the shop. They will ensure you have proper air pressure in your tires and enough windshield wiper fluid,

coolant, brake fluid and oil, among other tests and measures.

You can prep your car, too, for summer fun and adventure. Toss a blanket in the trunk for the season in case of spontaneous picnicking. Pack games, books and other distractions, and a cooler full of snacks and water for longer car trips.

It can be easy to let adventure stand in the way of organization. But nothing ruins summer fun quite as quickly as forgetting where you want to be.

Keep your home, your car and yourself organized all summer long.

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Nova continues to inspire volunteers AGES, and many workers were involved in Nova’s rescue and care, as well as tending to the rest of the residents of the sanctuary.

Editor’s Note: This is an update to our original story on Nova, which appeared in the Spring 2017 Verve.

BY FAYE BURG

mazing Grace Equine Sanctuary workers have seen miracles happen throughout their years in operation and when they brought Nova, a 14-year-old registered Saddlebred gelding to the farm, the volunteers that keep Amazing Grace running knew they had a lot of work ahead of them to achieve another success story.

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A tremendous amount of work and attention as well as veterinary care were given to Nova during his brief stay at AGES, and although he did not survive, his memory continues to live on and inspire the workers and volunteers at AGES to continue their mission to rescue and re-home horses.

Nova was a mere 700 pounds when he arrived at AGES on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and according to a veterinarian who examined him upon arrival, Nova had a body score of one out of a possible nine.

Mission of AGES AGES was created in 2009 as a nonprofit corporation for the sole purpose of offering a safe haven for unwanted, abused or neglected horses.

Workers and volunteers at AGES immediately went to work to save Nova and appeared to be having some success as Nova’s condition seemed to be slowly improving.

On Feb. 7 however, Nova began to show signs of restlessness and discomfort. By 5 p.m. that day Nova’s heart rate was severely elevated and he began kicking, biting, and was increasingly restless. According to the veterinarian on site, Nova’s symptoms were all indicators for pain.

An extensive examination by the veterinarian was completed as well as many attempts to manage Nova’s pain.

Nova’s condition made him ineligible for surgery, and his treatment options were limited to attempting to manage his pain, which was becoming increasingly difficult.

AGES staff and the veterinarian agreed humane euthanasia was in the best interest of Nova.

A post mortem exam found Nova to be suffering from peritonitis with the final diagnosis of Nephrosplenic entrapment, resulting in peritonitis and adhesions, and severe colic.

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been a good surgical candidate and walking, as soon as his abdomen was surgically opened, the doctors would have most likely been unable to continue with the surgery and immediately recommended euthanasia,” Dr. Liz Saletta of Kiel Veterinary Clinic reported.

Saletta shared her personal thoughts with AGES Executive Director Erin Kelley-Groth, stating, “I have been thinking about his kicking and biting.

He was perfectly capable of actually kicking me and actually biting you. He chose not to. He was trying to strongly communicate his pain. And he did so very successfully, but without harming us.”

“He was a very good patient and an even better horse,” she added.

Volunteers vital for AGES Volunteers are an integral part of

“Our facility is dedicated to rehabilitating these magnificent animals whenever possible, to their full physical and mental potential,” KelleyGroth said. “It is our goal at Amazing Grace once health, well being, and soundness of a horse is accomplished, to assess them for possible adoption to the public through a comprehensive application process insuring to the best of our abilities, permanent loving homes.”

AGES is a 501c3 organization and all donations are 100 percent tax deductible. “The first Sunday of every month from 2 until 4 p.m. is Visitor’s Day,” Madden said. “The public is welcome to come and meet the horses, staff, and volunteers.

The second Saturday of every month is Volunteer Orientation.

Registration is required. Email helpahorseatages@gmail.com for more information on volunteering.”

Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary is located at W4985 CTH FF in Elkhart Lake. More information can be found by visiting www.rescuehorses.org.

Hot potato n a sunny, summer Saturday, Maverick and I tossed a Nerf football in my front yard.

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“Gramma, let’s play hot potato,” he said. Maverick, at age 6, had a strong arm and an even stronger voice as he chanted, “Hot potato, hot potato, in the microwave. It’s gonna blow in 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.”

The person with the ball when the count hit “one” lost the game. Funny how I was always caught red handed!

After losing a few rounds we took a break. “We played Hot Potato when I was a kid, but we never used that jingle. In fact, microwaves didn’t exit,” I said. Maverick looked at me like I was a few crayons short of a box.

“How did you heat up your food?” he asked. I explained that you either ate food straight out of the oven or would have to warm it up on the stove. I laughed when my grandson shook his head like that was the craziest idea ever. “You had to have patience back then. These days you can nuke a potato in five minutes, but it took a whole hour when we made them in the oven,” I said.

We gave up the game after another 10 minutes, but later I got thinking about how much the world has changed since I was

Maverick’s age. I turned 50 the year Maverick was born, so we’re talking a lot of changes in a half century.

One of the biggest advances involves television.

We had a big, clunky, black-and-white set back in the day. We got three whole channels and this was before remotes with a million buttons, so you had to haul your butt off the couch to change the station (or pinch your younger sibling so they’d get up and do it). We got a color set when I was about 10, and it was amazing to finally see the vibrant colors of Munchkin land when we got our dose of “Wizard of Oz” that year.

These days with the advent of the internet, Twitter, and Facebook, it seems news is reported the minute it happens, but when I was growing up you’d have to wait for Walter Cronkite to summarize the day. From 1962 to 1981 he’d report the news (good or bad) in the same gravelly tone that made us believe every word out of his mouth was the gospel truth. His somber CBS News sign-off, “And that’s the way it is,” left little room for doubt. Speaking of sign-offs, while folks today can watch cable TV 24/7, I remember when stations signed off at midnight.

When the National Anthem blared on the tube with the

American Flag flapping in the background, you knew white noise static would follow and you’d better click off the set and go to bed.

air conditioning at home and school, but back then we had to make due with loud, clunky fans blowing the hot air around.

As kids we’d always hope for a good night’s sleep so we’d have plenty of energy to run around town the next day, but during the dog days of summer we’d often toss and turn. Most youths of Maverick’s generation have

We also had to put up with rotary phones and party lines. In today’s world where many 10-year-olds tout a smartphone, it seems hard to believe we used to dial a rotary phone and then stretch the cord into a

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YOUR VOICE | an essay closet for privacy. If you had an important call to make, many times you would pick up the receiver and sigh while the old bats on your line finished their gossip session first. While today’s cell phones allow people to talk anywhere, anytime, it seems most folks under 40 would rather text than talk.

Until January 2017, I still had an old-fashioned flip phone (insert photo of dinosaur) and separate digital camera. While I’ve finally graduated to a smartphone, I can’t say I’ve mastered all its features.

I’m just glad I can handle basic calls and texts.

These days most folks use their smartphones to take

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pictures so they can post them on social media two seconds later. My grandsons have never put film in a camera, but I grew up using an instamatic camera with film instead of a memory card. Back in the day you would take two or three snapshots of the same thing since you wouldn’t know how the picture turned out until a week (or months) later when you had the film developed. Nine times out of 10 you’d end up with three blurry shots of babies’ first steps, or three clear shots of your first day of school with your eyes blinked shut in each one.

The world has changed a lot since I was Maverick’s

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age. While some changes are annoying, many do make a lot of sense. I grew up in an age where the whole family piled into the car with no seatbelts or airbags in sight. Maverick has gone from car seat to booster, but he’s always safely buckled in—which is a good thing. As a kid I used to bike around town with no helmet and no supervision, but parents of today arrange supervised play dates complete with helmets and shin guards. It’s a different world with youngsters falling victim to online pedophiles and cyber bullies, and it makes me sad that youths of today can’t be as carefree as my friends and I were 50

years ago.

These days with all the indoor computer games and cable shows, I’m glad my grandsons still want to play in the fresh air and sunshine. This summer my youngest grandson, Axel, turns 4 so he’ll be raring and ready to join a round of Hot Potato too. In fact, I won’t be surprised if Axel gives Maverick a run for his money as Hot Potato King.

Whoever wins the game, we’ll probably celebrate with a tall glass of lemonade and popcorn—in the microwave.

Let’s just hope it doesn’t blow up in 10-9-8-7-6-5-43-2-1.

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