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story of hope

Beth McBride specializes in emergency services

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Publisher Laurie Bolle

To quote Chicago Cubs announcing icon Harry Caray: Holy cow!

If you’re like me, you’re having a hard time grasping how 2015 is almost over. I clearly did not often enough follow one Mr. Ferris Bueller’s advice to stop and look around every once in a while. In the name of not letting an entire year pass in the blink of an eye, I’ll ask you to indulge with me here for a moment as I reminisce on the past 11 months.

This May marked my one-year anniversary of exiting the formal education system and forging into the “real world.” Some highlights for me included: the Chicago Blackhawks’ third Stanley Cup win in six years (cue the Chelsea Dagger); conquering my first non-schoolmandated athletic event by finishing the Walk Wisconsin half marathon; and working on two projects that I know made changes in our community.

That last one is pretty important to me. I’m a journalist not because I grew up always dreaming to become the next Barbara Walters, but because I simply wanted to use what skills I have to make a

positive difference in the world.

Now, the new year is right around the corner (again, holy cow!), and I’m not big on resolutions.

I still haven’t exactly made good on a resolution to my second-grade teacher that I’d improve my penmanship. But, that doesn’t mean I can’t set some goals for this time next year, right? After all, a goal is just a dream with a deadline, as Diana Scharf Hunt said.

So, to exploit my position as the coordinator of this magazine, I’m printing two goals here so you, our readers, can hold me accountable. By the end of 2016, I want to complete another project that makes a positive, tangible difference in our community, and I want to run a 5K. Before the year is up, I invite you to explore our last edition of You Magazine for 2015. We’ve got everything you need to make the most of this winter in a neat little package. From fashion to home decorating to cooking and more, this magazine will help you finish out 2015 in a fulfilling and memorable way.

Winter is upon us, and soon enough you’ll be cranking up the fireplace and preparing your holiday meals. As we close out 2015, use our You Magazine tips and tricks to help you enjoy every last day of the year.

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contents features

22 Holiday Fashion:

10 Fashion Must-Haves

23 Top 10 date ideas for when the weather is frightful

4 Some of my favorite things

10 Handcrafted HOPE

12 Woman to Know: Kate Kipp, Fighting For Justice

15 Best bets for fun this season.

16 Cover Story: PuroClean owner Beth McBride and husband make successful emergency services duo

20 Shops We Love: Antoinette’s Quilt Shop

24 Makeover: Magical makeover for mom in making 26 Creative exercise can prevent pet obesity

29 I laughed so hard tears ran down my leg

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6 All Aboard! Silver Coach

11 Gannett Girls Cook

life

14 Fitness on the Fly

30 Caught you having fun

Smokey Express & Community Choir Christmas Show

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you features make their bags not only durable and functional, but also collectable and unique. New color palettes are introduced twice a year, and are available in everything from small coin purses to large totes.

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Some of My Favorite Things

By Shauna Francis, for you Magazine Koerten’s Framing & Gifts The season is upon us, and whether it came with great anticipation, or it snuck up on you without much notice, there’s no denying that Christmas is just around the corner. And while many will head off to big box stores to grab up TVs, tablets and the like, there’s something you won’t find there. Unique artisan quality gifts, as special as the person you’re shopping for. Here are some of my favorite things to give, and get, this Christmas season:

Lampe Berger Lampe Berger Air Purifiers offer something a candle or diffuser never could. They not only fragrance the air, they also clean it. Invented by Maurice Berger in Paris, 1898, these amazing little lamps were originally created to clean the air in hospitals, preventing the uncontrolled spread of airborne illness.

With the ability to remove bad odors from the air, and the addition of fragrance, soon the Lampe Berger lamps were a collectable luxury item.

Famous Designers from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, including Coco Chanel and Pablo Piscasso, all designed lamps.

The company, still based out of Paris, continues to reinvent itself, with a wide variety of lamps and fragrances. Starter sets begin at just $30, and lamps 4 | you | WINTER 2015

exist in every price range.

Houston Llew Spritiles Houston Llew’s Spiritile collectibles are created with molten glass on copper. Designed for freestanding or wall display, enhanced with words of wisdom from around the world, these unique works make wonderful gifts to honor special moments.

Each Spiritile design wraps around all sides of the panel, offering a different glimpse from any direction. Terrific on their own, even better in multiples, these durable works can easily tolerate direct sun, humidity or even outdoor conditions.

Display on a wall, or stand them on a mantelpiece or table--they are certain to spark a conversation.

Maruca Design Based out of Boulder, CO, Maruca creates American-made handbags and accessories. They work with small runs using cottage industry to create a unique, well-made product. All fabric designs are created in house and milled in the USA. They use local seamstress to assemble each bag with care.

Limited seasonal collections

Created in Waconia, Minnesota, Sunleaf Naturals is the eco-friendly brainchild of Teresa Andrys.

As a former scent designer, Teresa started her company to offer a healthier alternative.

They create all-natural plant based shampoo and body bars, body oils, body balms, reed diffusers and beeswax candles. None of her products contain chemicals, preservatives or GMOs. With her own signature scent combinations, such as Amyris Bergamot, Orange Ginger, and Juniper Sandalwood, the Sunleaf Naturals line of products continues to collect new fans.

With the recent release of the holiday scent, Bayberry Balsam, available in reed diffuser, winter soap with comfrey, and a bayberry and beeswax candle, Sunleaf naturals continues to expand on a successful environmentally conscious and affordable (starting at $6.95) line.

Wilderness Woods Wilderness Woods, from Northern Illinois, offer beautiful products made with American hardwoods.

They have a large collection of wooden jewelry, music and decorative boxes, including a variety of wood boxed pocket and hunting knives, boxed pens and cribbage boards. They are very reasonable starting at just $7.50.

These five collections are atop my gift list this year, and are sure to wow anyone who receives them.

Other collections that would make the cut include Polonaise ornaments, Native American Sterling Silver Jewelry (starting under $15), KC Pottery mugs (under $30), and Glass Eye Studio paperweights ($45 and over).

So, whether you’re shopping here at Koerten’s, or at any of the great independent shops in the area, you’ll surely find options you’d never thought possible.

your money

Get Your Affairs in Order for an Orderly Estate You may be quite willing to plan an investment strategy for your retirement years. After all, it can be enjoyable to think about traveling the world, pursuing your hobbies or participating in any of the activities you’ve associated with an active retirement.

However, once you do retire, you’ll need to “shift gears” somewhat to focus on your legacy. Specifically, to protect your loved ones and ensure your intentions are clear and carried out, you’ll need to do some more planning – and you’ll need to share your thoughts with your family.

Here are some moves to consider: • List your assets and debts. Your family needs to be aware of your assets and debts, so share this information with them while you are alive and well.

• Create a durable power of attorney. Give a trusted friend or family member a durable power of attorney to pay bills and make financial choices on your behalf if you are unable to do so.

• Choose an executor. An executor is the person or entity you name in your will to carry out your wishes. An executor has a variety of responsibilities, so pick someone who is honest and capable of dealing with legal and financial matters. Talk with an attorney about how best to name your executor.

• Update your will. You might have written a will many years ago, but, over time, many aspects of your life may have changed. Review your will with your attorney to ensure it reflects your current wishes.

• Review benefits of a living trust. A simple will may not be enough to accommodate your estate-planning needs. You might want to consider establishing a living trust, which provides you with significant flexibility in distributing your assets and can help you avoid the time-consuming, expensive and public process of probate. To create a trust or other estate-planning documents, you will need to work with a qualified legal professional.

• Review your beneficiary designations. The beneficiary designations on your financial accounts (401(k), IRA, etc.) and your insurance policies can even supersede the directions on your will, so it’s essential that you update these designations to reflect events such as divorce and remarriage. And make sure your beneficiaries have the facts they need to claim their benefits.

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• Share location of your legal documents. Your loved ones should know where you keep documents such as your birth certificate, will and living trust. If you keep these items in a safe deposit box, tell your family where you keep the key.

• Encourage two-way communication. It’s obviously necessary to communicate your final wishes to your family members – but listen to their wishes and concerns, too. For example, ask your children to agree on who gets those objects of special concern to them, such as furniture, mementos and heirlooms.

As you can see, you’ll need to take several steps to fulfill your intentions – and the above list is certainly not exhaustive. So plan carefully, engage the appropriate team – financial advisor, attorney, tax professional – and put your plans in motion. By being proactive, you can greatly ease the burden on your loved ones in the future.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Dorie Johnson , AAMS Financial Advisor Edward Jones 1209 Church Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 344-1112

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All aboard!

Silver Coach owner focused on quality, atmosphere

by Nate Vine | Photos by Megan McCormick

Tuszka and his wife, Brenda, bought the restaurant, located at 38 Park Ridge Drive, in 2001.

Tuszka, who started working in kitchens when he was in high school, was executive chef at the Stevens Point Country Club before setting out on his own.

Tuszka said he was drawn to the unique history of the building. A pre-1900-era Smith & Barney railroad sleeper car purchased after the end of Prohibition by John and Fred Bablitch, Silver Coach was moved to its present location during

the 1940s. Through the years, a dining room was added, along with a deck for outdoor dining.

The restaurant has gained a reputation for serving quality, made-from-scratch meals and utilizing seasonal ingredients. During the fall months, for example, Tuszka converts apples into caramel apple cheesecake or cranberries into a vinaigrette for a salad or a cosmopolitan at the bar. Unlike the summer months, which have more of a focus on lighter fare in smaller portions, Tuszka said the fall and winter months mean more spicy dishes like etouffee or jambalaya.

“We’re definitely known for hot and spicy dishes, but we’re certainly more than that,” Tuszka said. “We have dishes like stuffed chicken kiev, steak, seafood, and vegetarian options. I think people who haven’t come into the restaurant before would be surprised at everything we offer.”

The Silver Coach also provides diners with a unique setting to enjoy their meals, from the curved wood paneling in the old railroad car to private dining rooms for two which Tuszka said make the restaurant a favorite for a romantic evening.

“Everybody is busy, but I think it’s important to slow down and relax with your friends and family,” Tuszka said. “We want people to come in here and take some time with a good meal and enjoy themselves.”

The Silver Coach is open Monday through Saturday, with the lounge opening at 4 p.m. and dining from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information on the Silver Coach, please call 715-341-6588, visit www.silvercoachrestaurant.com or find them on Facebook.

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Rob Tuszka will celebrate 15 years of owning the Silver Coach restaurant in 2016. Tuszka said he’s still excited by the challenge of providing diners with a unique menu in an intimate setting.

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Decorating for the Holidays

By Jill Livernash, for You Magazine manager at Home Furniture Inc.

From a charming mantel display to a decadent candy buffet, capture the true magic of the holiday season in festive touches that make the days all the more merry — and memorable.

Play with symmetry If the architecture of your room is symmetrical, hang the same wreath in all of your windows at the same height. You can use the wreaths as jumping-off points for spacing out the rest of your seasonal elements.

Add pops of red No matter what your year-round color scheme may be, a few touches of red can instantly transform any space into a holiday masterpiece.

Use fun materials. Accent pillows, throws and candlesticks. Garland is one of the most iconic elements for adding holiday style to your home, but you can get creative with unexpected materials in place of a traditional garland. In a formal living room, wrap wreaths in red, black and white 8 | you | WINTER 2015

cotton ribbon to add a classic, yet masculine touch with a pop of red. As a bonus, any ribbon that isn’t cut can be used for gift wrap.

Pile on the layers Traditional rooms are best decorated with layers, and the key to a well-layered holiday home is to fill rooms with a mix of interesting textures.

The lush greenery of the wreaths contrasts perfectly with the nubby, woven fibers of the throw pillows while merlot-toned flowers introduce new shades of red into the space.

Keep it balanced When you’re installing Christmas decor, add elements that range in height; this will keep the room balanced. For example, start with a pair of wreaths flanking the fireplace, then move down to the mantel decor and a few red accessories. Don’t forget to add to the built-ins and coffee table.

Throw pillows, a vintage tricycle or sleigh and seasonal area rugs will complete the look.

Warm up the kitchen One spot in the house that’s often neglected when decorating for the holidays is the kitchen.

Why not add just a few Christmas touches to make it look and feel more welcoming? Hang the same wreaths used in other rooms on the kitchen windows to keep the look cohesive. Add red dish

towels, red napkins and stock your cookie jars with treats for guests to take the festive feel a step further. Or keep it elegant with the silver and golds.

Entertain in style If you’re serving more formal meals this holiday season, keep your dining room classically styled.

Using the decor of adjacent rooms as a guide, keep the color scheme consistent. Then amp up the elegance around the dining table to add ambiance while you entertain. Create a sparkling holiday table.

Infuse metallic hues and set the scene Although traditional Christmas colors are excellent for infusing seasonal flair into a space quickly, they can often be overwhelming on a tablescape. Instead of color, try a metallic approach by constructing a table made of silver and gold.

Since the holidays are special, why not break out the good serving ware to make your guests feel special? An excellent way to ensure the colors of your formal dinnerware blend seamlessly with your tablescape is to surround the plates and bowls with metallic touches. Since silver and gold are neutral, they’re certain to coordinate with almost any color.

Sweet tidings The halls are decked, now bring colorful delight to the everyday table with a sweet set–up of treats that never feel out of season. For the ultimate centerpiece, try a no-fuss arrangement. Take different sizes of clear vases and fill with red and white peppermint balls and fluffy marshmallows. Call on ribbon candy, multicolored chocolates, and candy canes for making the perfect sides.

though red roses are readily available year round, this grouping feels tailored for the holidays thanks to the addition of the berries.

Display seasonal treasures Over the years, it’s likely you’ll inherit seasonal items or family heirlooms. Put them on display as a charming collection by grouping them together on your dining room sideboard. This will honor family tradition and also spark conversation among party guests.

Simply striking The trick to making your holiday decor feel like home is by injecting your personal style into the details. Turn a bare windowsill into a stylish nook in no time by filling glass jars of varying heights and shapes with leftover balls for a dramatic, high-impact display.

Add seasonal scents Lure guests into the dining room by lighting scented candles in seasonal fragrances like cinnamon or candy cane.

Fresh winter florals Bring a seasonal touch to cut floral arrangements by mixing berries in with flowers. Al-

Overhead opulence Don’t restrict magnificent baubles and sparkly snowflakes to the tree. Accentuate overhead lighting with shimmery decorations and stick to a fresh winter palette like pale blue and silver.

Finish it off with an elegant satin ribbon gently dangling from the chandelier.

Whatever your theme, be consistent throughout the home for the most elegant look. This is the time of the year to bring sparkle, it provides cheer and extra light will play from it. Groupings bring more focus, look less cluttered and give you more pop. Sometimes less is more. Have fun and have a fantastic holiday season!

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Handcrafted

Hope

By Chris Mueller Photos by Megan McCormick

Mariah Pfundheller arrived at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a dilemma.

“I have a problem with knitting and not knowing what to do with my creations afterwards,” she said. “You can only have so many scarves.”

To find a productive crafting outlet, Pfundheller helped start the UWSP Knitting and Crocheting Club, which began meeting last year. The group takes on a different project each semester, knitting and crocheting items for charity. Last semester, the group’s creations — hats, scarves, blankets and more — were sent with students studying abroad in Namibia, a country in southwest Africa. The items went to help children at a school for the blind or visually impaired.

The group is open to anyone, Pfundheller said, and experienced members will help teach anyone who would like to join, but doesn’t know how to knit or crochet.

Pfundheller said she expected the group to be small, but the meetings are now usually attended by about 30 or 40 people, and there are about 100 active members. The supplies are all provided by the group, which occasionally sells items to raise money for supplies and also takes donations.

“Most people will throw away their scraps, but we don’t,” she said. “We will turn it into something.”

The group is working on mittens, hats and scarves this semester for students at Jefferson Elementary, Pfundheller said. The students will be able to take whatever items they need.

Pfundheller, an education major, is in her senior year, but said it was still intimidating the first time she taught a group of people how to knit. She grew up in Altoona, near Eau Claire, and was taught to knit by the mother of one of her brother’s friends when she was young.

“It has been really cool to see the people who are interested in learning and the people who are really interested in volunteering,” she said.

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Senior Mariah Pfundheller, left, shows Phi Sigma Phi sophomore Justin Edwards, 19, how to knit during a UWSP Knitting and Crocheting meeting at the Dreyfus University Center at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

Sophomore Emily Saner, 19, crochets during the UWSP Knitting and Crocheting Club meeting at the Dreyfus University Center at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.

The group teamed up with a veterans’ organization on campus last fall to make soap cozies for soldiers, Pfundheller said “We get a lot of people who you would never expect to learn,” she said.

The club also recently taught members of the Phi Sigma Phi fraternity how to knit by making blankets for local hospice patients. Tim Treu, the fraternity’s secretary, said he found knitting to be surprisingly challenging to learn, but the results, along with the experience, were still rewarding.

“It was kind of fun to see your fraternity brothers struggle,” he said. “We give each other a hard time.”

Chris Mueller can be reached at 715-345-2251 and christopher.mueller@ gannettwisconsin.com. Follow him on Twitter as @AtChrisMueller.

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By Nina Salazar | Photos by Megan McCormick During the holiday season, most people are looking for recipes that will taste good, look good and are simple and fast to make. The ladies of the You Magazine staff picked their favorite seasonal food ideas for your parties and events that are sure to impress your guests.

Our zucchini-stuffed lasagna rolls and the cheesy potatoes are great options to make sure all your guests are happy, even vegetarians!

If you forgot to make something and need a dish in a jiff, try our shrimp cream cheese spread. Something cute for your kids’ holiday party or your work event, are our melting snowmen accompanied by a hot chocolate cup! The kids will love them and the teachers or coworkers will ask how you did it!

We hope you have success with these recipes, and have a wonderful holiday season.

Shrimp cream cheese spread Tara Mondloch 1 package of cream cheese (softened) 8 oz.

1 can of tiny shrimp Garlic salt – to taste Directions: Drain the shrimp and mix with the softened cream cheese.

Add garlic salt to taste, I add about ¼ teaspoon. Possible variations can include adding chives to the cream cheese or using flavored cream cheese. Serve with crackers and enjoy.

Cheesy potatoes – Megan Schultz 1 bag of frozen tater tots 1 can of cheese soup 1 can of cream of mushroom soup ½ bag of shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup milk 1 cup sour cream Directions: Preheat your oven to 475 degrees. In a large bowl, combine your frozen tater tots, cheese soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk and sour cream.

Stir until all of your tots are coated in the mixture. Layer half of your tots in the pan, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Layer the rest of the tots in the pan and top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Zucchini-stuffed lasagna rolls Sari Lesk 8 lasagna noodles, cooked 1 tablespoon of olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 medium zucchini, grated and dried 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese 1 large egg, beaten ½ teaspoon of kosher salt 1 ¾ cups of marinara sauce ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese Directions: Sauté the garlic in olive oil for about a minute, then add the zucchini, salt and pepper to taste. Let that sit for four to five minutes. Combine the zucchini mixture with the ricotta and parmesan cheese, as well as the egg and salt. Lay out your lasagna noodles and spoon the mixture across the length of each noodle. Try your best to use an even amount of the mixture on

each noodle. Then, roll them up so the zucchini mixture is on the inside. Pour 1 cup of the sauce into a baking dish, spread the sauce out so the bottom of the dish is covered. Then, place the lasagna rolls on top. Pour the rest of the sauce over the rolls. Top each roll with 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Recipe adapted from Skinny Taste blog.

Hot chocolate cups – Nina Salazar 1 package sugar cookie dough or your favorite homemade recipe ½ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ½ cup almond bark, either chocolate or white chocolate Bag of mini pretzels – you won’t need them all, so you can eat the rest while you bake 1 cup of marshmallow bits ¼ cup of granulated sugar ¼ cup of cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put 1 tablespoon of the sugar cookie dough into 24 greased mini muffin tins. Optional: Roll the sugar cookie dough balls in a granulated sugar and cinnamon mixture before putting them into the mini muffin tins to help prevent sticking. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely in the pan before gently removing them. Make the chocolate ganache by bringing the whipping cream to a boil. Stir in the hot cocoa mix. Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl and pour the hot cream over them. Let it sit for 3 minutes. Then, stir until the chocolate chips are melted and the ganache is smooth. Break off the loops on some mini pretzels to use as handles.

Melt the almond bark and use it to attach the pretzel handles to the cookie

cups. Spoon the chocolate ganache into the cookie cups and top with mini marshmallows. For best results, store the hot chocolate cookie cups in the refrigerator. Tip: If you used too much dough and a cup doesn’t form to put the ganache in, gently press down on each cookie with a spoon or tablespoon before they cool. Make sure you don’t press too hard or else the cookie will crack and your ganache will spill out. Recipe adapted from The Gunny Sack blog.

Melting snowmen – Nina Salazar Large Marshmallows Royal icing Icing colors (use food coloring or buy gel colors of your choice.)

Mini chocolate chips, or other little candy pieces you could use for buttons and accessories on your snowman. (You can pipe these details in royal icing or use accessories. For kids, accessories are easier) Parchment paper Oil or baking spray Directions: After your cookies have cooled, spread them out on parchment paper and put white royal icing on them.

Don’t worry about making them perfect, the parts you don’t cover will help the look of a puddle. While the icing hardens, take the unused portions of icing and separate to smaller bowls. Use the food coloring to make your desired colors. I used red, black, pink and orange. If you don’t have piping tools, a toothpick will work just fine, but make sure your white icing is completely dry first. Decorate the cookies with scarves, buttons, arms, etc. by using the icing and candy pieces.

Take 6 marshmallows and place them in a circle on a well-greased plate. Place in the microwave for 10 seconds. Put some oil or shortening on your fingers when you removed them from the plate so they won’t stick. Use the icing to make eyes, a carrot nose and a mouth. Put the marshmallows on the cookies with icing so they’ll stick. Original idea from thedecoratedcookie.com, recipe adapted from Stacey’s sweet shop blog.

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Fighting for Justice

K at e K ip p hel p s her co m mu ni t y through work a s jus t ice progr a ms director

By Sari Lesk | Photos by Megan McCormick

Kate Kipp is Portage County’s justice programs director. Kipp, 40, started her position in October 2014 after eight years of working in the juvenile justice system.

She said she was born to be a social worker, and that her job allows her to work within institutional systems to maintain community safety, but also help people get the resources they need to improve their lives. One of her goals for the position is to address jail overcrowding, a national and local trend.

What does your job entail? It’s case managing the criminal justice system in terms of looking at where things are, looking at where we want to be. It’s looking at opportunities in the future and ensuring that the stakeholders know what those are, bringing the stakeholders to the table, harnessing their energy and their creativity to make those things happen.

What’s the best part of your job? Being able to work with a community of really engaged people and dream and then from there, really implement things that are going to make a difference. When I arrived here last October, it was just, “We want a drug court, let’s talk about a drug court,” and now here we are. It’s fun to see it go from “let’s think about this” to “we’ve got something that we’ve done.” That’s exciting.

How do you spend your time outside work? I love to quilt, read books.

My husband and I are big on road trips, we like to take at least one road trip a year somewhere fun and listen to books on tape. I spend so much of my day here working with people and being energized and doing all that thinking that when I come home, I just like to be quiet and decompress that way.

If you weren’t in your current position, what would you be doing? I would really probably do wildlife rehabilitation. I know it’s completely bonkers, but I have a deep affection for sea turtles. To me, they are so peaceable, and they’re just so amazing. Every year when we travel to South Carolina, we always go to the sea turtle rescue. In an alternate universe, I might have become a veterinarian and worked in terms of wildlife rehabilitation – a different way of healing in a broken world.

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the world is Charleston, South Carolina. For me, I think to understand the current status of a lot of things, we really have to rely on history and where we’ve come from. South Carolina, to me, reminds me of this country’s history, whether it’s our Revolutionary War history, whether it’s how this country was built and how those have impacted systems now, positively and negatively. I like to be there, and it’s centering for me.

What is your best advice to the next generation of women? We as a country or a culture, we get so focused on what you do, and I think we have to ask ourselves why we do it. I think of Simon Sinek Ted Talks where he talks about when you operate from the why, like your core values, how different that is when you operate from the what. Operating from the why, why are you doing it? And remember that. It’s not always about the what. It’s not about “I made so many things” or “I did this.” It’s “why am I doing it?” For reasons of compassion? Am I doing it for reasons of social justice? Am I doing it for reasons of making the world a better place? Operate from reasons of why you’re doing it, don’t get lost in the what.

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Fitness on the fly

by Sari Lesk

YOU Magazine staff sat down with two personal trainers from Stevens Point-based Adventure 212 to learn their best tips for busy moms to incorporate fitness into their everyday lives. Both recommended strategies to make workouts effective and efficient. Read on.

Tabatas

Personal trainer Nichol Manthey, a mom of two, recommended a tabata: For two to four minutes, rotate between 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of resting. Choose your own exercises, such as mountain climbers, squats, jumping jacks and lunges.

“You take a little bit of a break, so your heart rate gets to go up and down, up and down,” she said. “You’ll definitely feel like you got a good workout in.”

Manthey said tabatas are effective because they pack high-intensity exercise into a small

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window of time.

“If you’re pushed for time or you’re pushed for space or quiet because the babies are sleeping or whatever, you can’t jump, you don’t have to do anything like that,” she said. “It’s just about cutting the time short and making the maximum amount of your workout.”

HIIT training

Personal trainer Mary Walters, who has a 12-year-old stepson, recommended HIIT training, which refers to high-intensity interval training.

“They’re short, intense bursts, so you’re not spending an hour and a half in the gym, because no one has time to do that anymore,” she said.

HIIT training alternates between two or three minutes of low to moderate intensity intervals, followed by two or three minutes of high intensity intervals. The workout can last 20 to 30 min-

Walters shows how to do advanced tricep dips.

utes total, using any exercises you may choose.

The rotation will accelerate fat loss and prove aerobic and anaerobic endurance, Walters said.

“When you just go at a steady state, your body gets used to it and you don’t get effectiveness out of it,” she said. “It’s about getting your heart rate high and then dropping it low.

It just gets your body to work more efficiently.”

For video examples of how to do some exercises and more workout tips, visit stevenspointjournal. com.

Adventure 212 personal trainer Mary Walters demonstrates how to do side lunges.

Walters shows proper form for front lunges.

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Best Bets for Fun this Season

By Melissa Sabel, for you magazine, Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Top Five Indoor

1. The Night Sky. Tucked in the Science Building on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus you will find the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. The planetarium, and accompanying observatory, is open to the public for weekly programs during the school year. Find opportunities to gaze skyward during interactive presentations using a variety of telescopes.

2. Museum Fun. The Stevens Point Area has a number of museums worth exploring. Start by heading to UWSP’s Natural History Museum, housed in the Albertson Learning Resource Center (also known as the library on campus). Not sure where to start? Check out the museum’s self-guided tour to learn about the exhibits, including everything from dinosaur fossils to large habitat dioramas. For more, plan a stop at the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame at the Schmeeckle Reserve. Explore exhibits showing the changes made to the Wisconsin landscape, and even jump in the driver’s seat of a classic warden’s vehicle, to expose a hidden poacher’s camp.

3. Local Flavor. Discover the tastes of craft brewing with the distinct local breweries, wineries and distillery that make up the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective. Explore local flavors at Kozy Yak Brewery and Fresar Winery in Rosholt, visit Sunset Point Winery in downtown Stevens Point or grab a seat at Great Northern Distilling’s mixology bar. Get a closeup look behind the scenes – scheduled tours are available six days a week at the Stevens Point Brewery, on Saturday’s at O’so Brewing Co. and on Friday and Saturday evenings at Central Waters Brewing Co. 4. Arts Activities. Create your own masterpiece; take a class at the Blue Bead Trading Co., plan an afternoon at the Clay Corner Studio or visit the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum. The Blue Bead, a small specialty bead store in Downtown Stevens Point, offers weekly classes featuring various beading projects. Clay Corner Studio offers pottery painting and glass fusing. If you are traveling with kids, don’t miss the art room of the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum.

5. Events & Performances. If live performances are more your speed, there are no shortage of venues to get your fill. Performance spaces, like the @1800 Theater, Lettie W. Jensen Community Center Theater and the theaters at UWSP, offer a variety of local productions to national acts.

Check out the full events calendar at StevensPointArea.com for a complete list.

Top Five Outdoor

1. Downhill Skiing. Try gaining a little more speed by exploring the downhill skiing at Standing Rocks Park, which will debut the new snow-making equipment this year. New to skiing?

The park offers equipment rentals for downhill and cross-country skiing as well as snowshoes. Call 715-346-1433 for snow and trail conditions.

2. Snowshoeing. Grab your snowshoes and explore the connection between outdoor recreation and the arts on the half-mile Stevens Point Sculpture Park Trail. The 20-acre park provides stunning views plus nature with a distinct backdrop of regional and national artwork. More snowshoe trails can be found at the George W. Mead Wildlife Area, Ice Age Trail and Standing Rocks County Park.

3. Sleigh Rides. Looking for something different to do with the family this year? Check out the horse-drawn sleigh rides available at Wild West Campground & Corral, when the snow flies. Slow down and enjoy time with friends and family as you ride through the quiet winter woods by horse-drawn sleigh.

4. Cross-Country Skiing. The Plover River Trail, a segment of the Green Circle Trail, offers a groomed 6.2-mile loop for cross-country skiing when the conditions are present. The segment, designed for classical (stride) skiing, is wooded and runs along the Plover River and also offers a short beginners skate trail. For more trail to explore, Standing Rocks offers groomed trails for both diagonal and skate skiing.

5. Sledding. Grab the family and bundle up for some winter fun at Iverson Park. Bring a sled and enjoy the sledding hills, with one specifically for young children. Or, try the toboggan runs. Toboggans are available for rent, by the half or full hour. The park also has a lighted ice-skating rink and warming house.

Find more fun this season at StevensPointArea.com or by calling 715-344-2556.

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By Karla Swita Photos by Megan McCormick

Running a business with your husband may seem impossible to some women, but for Beth McBride of Junction City, it’s the key to her success as co-owner of PuroClean.

Beth, 40, and co-owner and husband Kevin make it work by drawing on each other’s skills and strengths to operate their property damage restoration company in Stevens Point where they’ve been since 2007.

“We each bring a different level of expertise to the table,” she said. “Kevin brings his technical expertise to the field and I handle the financials and the business from behind the scenes. We both share the responsibility of business development and we make a great team.”

Working side by side with a spouse is nothing new to Beth. In 2001 they co-owned a small cleaning and restoration company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Originally from the Chicago area, Beth met Kevin at St. Norbert College in De Pere. After graduation, they headed West looking for adventure and found it in combining careers. Although Beth set out to be an attorney and ended up with an English degree, her outgoing nature led to a job in real estate where she had the opportunity to buy a business.

With the birth of their first daughter, Ela, the McBrides wanted to be closer to family, so they sold their business and moved back to Wisconsin. Recognizing that they made a good team in the restoration business, the couple reinvested in their working partnership and started up again in Stevens Point.

“I don’t think anyone can market as well as owners can,” she said. “It’s our company and we have a passion for it.

We truly want to do good work.”

In addition to cultivating a business, Beth sees to it that her two daughters, ages 10 and 7, are thriving and making the most out of life in the Midwest.

“We’re an active family who likes to go fishing, boating

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<<< COVER STORY continued from page 17 and tubing in the summertime and skiing, snowboarding and ice skating in the winter,” she said.

As owner of a PuroClean franchise, Beth plays an important role in helping people put the pieces back together after a disaster hits. “We have the rare opportunity to help people through one of the most devastating experiences of their lives.

They may have just had a fire or even lost a loved one. We get incredible feedback from our clients about how we’ve helped them through a situation where they had no idea where to turn.

When they didn’t know what to do they trusted us to help get their life back to normal.”

Being steady under pressure is one of Beth’s strong qualities, and that comes in handy with a service that’s on call 24/7. “Everyone’s not cut out for emergencies,” she said. “When it comes to an emergency, I feel a sense of urgency. But, I’m calm because I have experience. It’s not our first call. We understand what the people are going through.”

Beth is adept at shifting gears and moving to the looming task at hand. “Monkey wrenches are typical in our industry and we have to be ready to respond,” she said.

Although going on job sites is typically the responsibility of Kevin and the crew, Beth has seen her share of fire and flood disasters. “I think it’s important that our clients know that Kevin and I are the owners. When we come on site, we want to make sure everyone is happy,” she said. “We’re a small company, and not one of us is above getting our hands dirty.”

With equal footing in daily tasks, Beth and her husband have established a harmonious partnership that allows them to achieve more together.

“We have the same goals and share the same path, but that’s not to say there aren’t some bumps in the road,” she said. “We’re business partners; we’re life partners. Nothing is white picket fences all the time but you work through it, move forward and get stronger from it.”

Beth’s 5 tips for a successful wife-husband business Kate Spade, Fiji Water, Houzz.com and Flickr.com are all owned by married couples. The National Federation of Independent Businesses estimates that there are 1.2 million wife-husband teams running companies. Here, Beth offers five tips on how to make it work with your spouse: 1. Realize when the other one is having a bad day and try to make it better. Do your best to help.

2. Allow each other to vent and get out frustrations without taking it personally.

3. Respect each other. Understand, acknowledge and compliment each other’s strengths. In our situation, Kevin’s strength’s are my weaknesses and vice versa which is why we make such a great team.

4. Remember, business is business so keep it there. Do your best to “punch-out” after work when you’re at home with each other and the family.

5. Take time to reconnect with each other away from everyone and everything.

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you shops we love Antoinette’s Quilt Shop owner Nora Stransky, left, poses with her daughter and business manager of the store Jill Radzinski.

Antoinette’s Quilt Shop

By Nathan Vine | Photos by Megan McCormick

Antoinette’s Quilt Shop, located at 3046 Village Park Drive in Plover, underwent a three-day facelift in October that included new features like expanded shelving and larger display sections.

“We needed a little bit of a fresh update, and we needed to grow in certain areas because of demand,” said Manager Jill Radzinski.

Nora Stransky, Radzinski’s mother, opened the business, named after her own mother, in June 2011. The shop offers quilting materials, instructional books, patterns and equipment along with instructional classes and special quilting events.

The building also houses Deb’s Quilting Service, where customers can have their projects quilted on site with a Gammill quilting machine. The machine completes quilts in a fraction of the time they used to require.

Radzinski said one of the big changes in the redesigned store is now about double the space dedicated to hand embroidery, a technique for sewing designs by hand onto a piece of cloth. The store has a wide variety of items for the hobby including patterns, fabric and thread.

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Stransky said hand embroidery classes have exploded in popularity since they began about two years ago. The classes started with about four people, but Stransky said the store now hosts classes on the first Saturday and third Thursday of every month that have around 35 regular participants.

“It’s become a huge draw for us,” Radzinski said.

“It’s fun, because it’s an older hobby that has kind of had a resurgence.”

Stransky said the business has also expanded the number of quilt shows it attends, branching out from Stevens Point and Marshfield to events in West Bend, Sheboygan and Green Bay this year.

“I’m happy that this is a place people love to come back to, and more and more people are finding out about,” Stransky said.

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By Carol Knauf, for you magazine owner of Rae Baxter’s Fashions in Marshfield

’Tis the season – party season, that is.

Everyone loves a good holiday party: the decorations, the food and the company. If you are going to one of these shindigs, you’re going to want to look sharp.

This season, the classic holiday trends are back.

Keep these 10 fashion items on hand, and you’ll be ready for any special occasion for the holidays.

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1. Little black dress.

The perfect little black dress falls modestly, right below the knee.

2. Beaded top.

Embellishments such as sequins, embroidery, trims or studs look classier on a black or white top.

3. Soft trousers.

A wider leg pant is the perfect special occasion partner for sexy tops or jackets.

4. Dressy wrap. A beautiful shawl

does more than just look good. Choose a wrap that is approximately the same weight as your outfit.

Wraps are in every designer line this season.

5. Perfect clutch bag.

Complete your outfit with that perfect little clutch that has clean lines with subtle details like gold or silver hardware to get the most mileage.

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6. The party shoe.

These shoes should go with everything from pants to the little black dress.

7. Velvet jacket.

The dressy jacket is a staple because it classes up everything from simple white blouses to plain black trousers. Burn-out and embroidery are two finishes that add interest.

8. Sparkle earrings. Add some sparkle around your face for the festive season.

9. The loud cocktail ring.

When it comes to cocktail rings, go big or go home is the saying. Costume cocktail rings add sparkle and fun to your holiday outfit.

10. Sexy camisole.

Looks great under a jacket. The lace trim adds elegance and glamour.

1. Find an old board game, either in your basement or at the store, that you used to enjoy as kids and play! It’ll bring back some fun memories that you forgot all about and you’ll enjoy some friendly competition. Add some hot chocolate, spiked or regular, and enjoy a lowkey night in.

2. Find a recipe online or in old cookbooks to make together. The oven will warm up the house, and the food will make your stomach happy! An activity where you can get your hands dirty and create something together will give you both satisfaction and a memory to talk about.

3. Stroll around the neighborhood to look at the beautifully decorated houses!

Fill travel mugs with hot chocolate and either walk or take a car to check out the displays. If you’re driving, play your favorite holiday music while you cruise around.

4. Try out a new exercise class at your local gym or studio.

Anything from yoga to spin class will get your blood pumping and prove for a great experience to look back on! You may even find a new hobby to enjoy together.

5. Get to know each other better by playing your favorite old school music. Tell the memory the song reminds you of and then jam out to the song!

A fun and relaxed way to connect on another level!

6. Decorate and personalize your own piece of pottery. Either go to a pottery painting shop or run to your local craft store, and get creative. These pieces will remind you of this date night every time you look at them!

7. The weather shouldn’t stop you from getting outside, as long it isn’t too frightful. Go snowshoeing, ice skating, skiing or just build a snowman in the front yard. You could also bundle up the kids and make this a family activity for everyone to enjoy.

8. Don’t be afraid to act like kids for a night, without the kids! Head out to a bowling alley or an arcade and place a friendly wager on who has the best score or most tickets.

9. The holiday season is the perfect time to volunteer together. You can collect items to take to a shelter or call up your local United Way and see what they need help with. The feeling of giving and helping will be even more amazing with your partner by your side.

10. Get nostalgic and build a gingerbread house together, but don’t take the easy route!

Look up a homemade recipe; it might be harder but even mistakes make for good memories.

Let the kids in on the decorating and see them get creative.

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Magical makeover for mom in making Story and Photos By Sari Lesk

Kat Wittmann was ready to lose her long locks after growing out her blond hair for more than seven years.

She promised her new husband she’d keep it long until after their honeymoon.

“Now it’s time to go buh-bye,” she said.

Wittmann, who works at Herrschners as a client services assistant, was ready for a drastic change, so she entrusted her new look to the stylists at Stevens Point-based Salon Envy.

With a baby on the way, Wittmann said she looked forward to a shorter, lighter style that she hoped would make her pregnancy easier.

They also showed Wittmann new techniques for dressing up her eyes with makeup, and gave her a manicure to complete the new look.

Looking to stay low-maintenance Wittmann said she doesn’t regularly wear makeup to work and usually reserves it for special occasions. She worked with stylist Monica McCovery on some make-up tips for an everyday, casual look.

“Do whatever you think looks good,” Wittmann said.

McCovery started with a nude-colored base on Wittmann’s eyelids, which she applied up to her eyebrows. She added a highlight under her eyes using foundation for contouring.

McCovery used a purple shadow that appears

Wittmann before her makeover.

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mauve on Wittmann’s lids, which would add a pop of color without being too dramatic or smoky. She also used a navy shadow at the bottom of each lid.

Then, McCovery added black eye liner on Wittmann’s top eyelids and filled in her eyebrows to give them more shape.

Black mascara on Wittmann’s top and bottom lashes finished the eyes, McCovery’s favorite part of the face to make up.

She topped off Wittmann’s look by using a combination blush-bronzer for a “mini-insta-tan,” brushing some on her chin and neck to avoid creating a make-up line.

Jazzing up the eyes Wittmann said she doesn’t regularly wear makeup to work and usually reserves it for special occasions. She worked with stylist Monica McCovery on some make-up tips for an everyday, casual look.

“Do whatever you think looks good,” Wittmann said.

McCovery started with a nude-colored base on Wittmann’s eyelids, which she applied up to her eyebrows. She added a highlight under her eyes using foundation for contouring.

McCovery used a purple shadow that appears mauve on Wittmann’s lids, which would add a pop of color without being too dramatic or smoky. She also used a navy shadow at the bottom of each lid.

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Black mascara on Wittmann’s top and bottom lashes finished the eyes, McCovery’s favorite part of the face to make up.

Hetzel applied a base coat, two coats of polish, and a top coat to Wittmann’s nails. The two layers help the polish appear the color it is in bottle.

She topped off Wittmann’s look by using a combination blush-bronzer for a “mini-insta-tan,” brushing some on her chin and neck to avoid creating a make-up line.

Coral polish adds bright color to nails Wittmann selected a coral-colored polish for her manicure with stylist Michelle Hetzel. She said she typically wears nail polish when she grows her nails out but often finds herself biting her nails.

“Oh, that’s nice,” Wittmann said.

The polish should last up to two weeks, Hetzel said.

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As few as five pounds over your dog’s ideal body weight puts him at risk for developing potentially serious medical conditions which can include (but are not limited to) type 2 diabetes, respiratory disease, heart disease, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure and many forms of cancer.

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Not having access to the outdoors does not mean you cannot exercise your dog.

There are many things you can do inside with your dog to encourage movement.

Overweight dogs live shorter lives and interact less with their families. Because they tend to lie around more, due to lack of energy, illness is easy to overlook, as it is considered “normal laziness.”

Trick dog training: Many tricks require your dog to use core muscles such as “sit up and beg,” “take a bow” and “crawling”.

Approximately 50 percent of pet dogs are left home alone most of the day, and that equates to about 38 million dogs, sitting home with no chance of exercise (for body or brain).

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Canine swim pool: Exercise and therapy pools are popping up all over the country and offer an array of benefits from weight loss to pain relief and conditioning for dogs of all ages.

Ditch the dish: Begin hiding your dog’s food around the house to encourage mental stimulation and movement. Place food up and down stairs, for example.

Find a facility: Look for training classes that add fitness challenges or classes geared toward your dog’s fitness.

Look for a place that offers conditioning and fitness programming or a warm water canine pool. Canine Aquatic Centers are cropping up across the United States, as they offer a myriad of benefits from recreational fun to weight management to rehabilitation.

Also look at your dog’s diet. Cut back on treats and extras; look at the quality of the food you are feeding and the amount suggested on the bag.

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By Kimberly Johnson, PT MS, of Physical Therapy Associates for YOU Magazine If you find the title of this rings even slightly true, then we should meet. My name is Kim Johnson and I am a physical therapist working at Physical Therapy Associates in Stevens Point. I have been a treating orthopedic physical therapist with a special interest in women’s and men’s pelvic health for the last nine years. “Pelvic health” means a lot of different things. I treat everything from pelvic pain to post-prostatectomy to pre and post pregnancy conditions. By far, the most widespread pelvic floor dysfunction that I work with is urinary Incontinence.

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