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f there are earthly angels, the Fall YOU Magazine women featured on the covers are members of this angelic gathering. Both Karen Isaacson of Marshfield and Steph Mathews of Wisconsin Rapids are gentle souls who truly care about everyone around them. Obstacles, difficulties and life’s disappointments are speed bumps or hurdles to manage while focused on their family lives.

Yet, both Karen and Steph say they aren’t any different from anyone else they know. Both women say that anyone would do what they do if that person was in their shoes. They attribute their ability to succeed and make a difference to their up-bringing and to support from family and community. Karen and Steph are women who make a difference in all the lives they touch.

As you delve further into the Fall Issue of YOU Magazine, you’ll also find features about women in our communities who succeed in their businesses because they are fulfilling their passions. Whether it’s caring for the elderly or advocating for community, their success benefits everyone.

The Central Wisconsin State Fair is an annual success with Carol Kerper at the helm. Carol motivates and inspires all who work or volunteer for the event to do their best so that the fair is a fun, successful event for all who participate or go to it.

Mary Wirtz works at Incourage, a Wisconsin Rapids-based community foundation that is striving to improve living conditions for people in the area. She brings tireless energy and enthusiasm to her work, and that makes it easier for everyone to accomplish more.

As summer winds down, we celebrate one of its earthly delights — the bounty of vegetables from the garden. The bounty also can feel like a curse when you’re pressed for time and have two buckets of fresh, ripe tomatoes sitting on the kitchen counter. We feature a column full of easy ways to use or preserve some of the more common and uncommon garden delights.

Swiss chard was a mystery vegetable for me until I was given some and tried Amy Scheide’s recipe to easily prepare it. My family didn’t just eat to make me happy, they even like the Swiss chard.

Amy is a co-owner of Great Expectations, a Wisconsin Rapids restaurant and catering business. And she’s also a mother of young children who can be the most difficult of all people to convince something is good to eat.

While you can, sit outside and savor the sun while you leaf through the pages of YOU. Enjoy the articles, and let me know how we can make it better. —

Correction The phone number for Deborah Ann’s Home and Garden boutique store in Rozellville is 715-384-3996.

This information was incorrect on page 36 of the Summer 2012 YOU Magazine. We regret the error.

YOU MAGA ZI N E S TA F F Publisher Mike Beck General Manager Jonathan Gneiser Editor Liz Welter Advertising Manager Tara Marcoux Contributing Writers Deb Cleworth, Cherie Schmitt, Kris Leonhardt, Breanna Speth, June Thompson, Laura Ullman and Anthony Wolf Operations Manager Terri Hansen Photography Casey Lake, Laura Hiller Design James Hoslet

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CONTENTS: FEATURES

FOOD

6 Cover story

48 Make the most of summer produce

Life’s journey leads back to central Wisconsin

How to use the bounty of tomatoes, Swiss chard and more

10 Cover story

50 Satisfying snacks

Dancing mom adjusts to “the normal insanity”

Easy-to-make snacks your children will enjoy

14 Makeover

52 Recipes

Grooming on the Go owner gets a new look

Local cookbook features easy, simple recipes

20 What’s on your patio?

54 How to pair wine and food

Porch is a summer refuge

Understanding what wine goes well with what food from experts at Munson Bridge Winery, Thorp

22 Top 10 Ideas to declutter, organize your life

CHILDREN AND FAMILY

24 Restaurant review Village Spirits, Stratford

56 Family fun

26 Ministering women

Fishing is a fun, frugal activity for everyone

Beverly Davis at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Stratford

58 Breastfeeding encouraged Babies were born to breastfeed

28 Women to know

59 Public Health

Araceli Hernandez, Karen Rau, Carol Kerper, Joleen Specht and Mary Wirtz

Women’s health initiative

38 Shops we love Back 40 Country Boutique, Arpin

HEALTH, BEAUTY, FASHION

40 Special events

60 Fashion

Masquerade benefit for Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts; Marshfield Public Library Roast and Toast fund raising event

Trends and tips for fall fashion fun

FINANCES

HOME

62 Path to financial independence

42 Featured home

More college grads live at home

Vacation home

63 Giving Circle

44 Do-it-yourself

Women pool funds to help community

Chair reupholstery made easy

45 Time to winterize your home

THIS AND THAT

Tips to plan and complete your home maintenance before the snow flies

64 Book reviews

46 Do-it-yourself

65 Classic novels

An easy gift idea

Classics worth a second or third read

66 Caught you looking good!

Vita Bella and Women Helping Others golf outing

68 Things to do

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What’s happening in our communities fall 2012

The Back 40 Boutique Story on page 38 Photo by Laura Hiller For YOU Magazine

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Life’s journey leads back to central Wisconsin Story by Cherie Schmitt / Photos by Laura Hiller / For YOU Magazine

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aren Isaacson grew up on a small dairy farm in Auburndale, along with two brothers and a sister.

Most of her life then was spent balancing responsibilities of the farm, school, sports and music. But more precious to Karen are the childhood memories that were created.

“Every day was busy and taught us many skills at an early age that developed over time and ultimately gave us the courage to become entrepreneurs at one point in our lives,” Karen says.

With these early life lessons and cherished moments in life, Karen’s career path has been a journey of not only education and experience but also of self growth.

Karen always knew she had to be challenged through both technology and communication. After a high school guidance counselor recognized Karen’s potential with administrative tasks, communication and ability to improve office inefficiencies, the start of her career launched as an office school job during study hall. Then, all too soon, high school ended and college brought even more lessons, skills and innovative ideas.

After college, Karen accepted a challenging position at Central City Credit Union. Not only did Karen gain valuable experience in management and learning the diverse business operations but it was here that Karen fell in love and met her husband, Mike.

While central Wisconsin has always had a home in Karen’s heart, Mike’s career path led them to the fast interstate highways in the big city of Chicago. This was their home for more than 12 years.

“After taking a little time off to enjoy our new life together, I returned to working on my career and landed a job with a large, international third-party insurance administrator. Thankfully, determination, hard work, education and a strong skill set paid off and opened many doors for me during our time in Illinois. My skills ultimately launched my career to new heights,” Karen said.

Eventually Karen, Mike and her two children, Kelli and Ryan, felt the call of central Wisconsin and found themselves relocating back to Marshfield.

Karen works as an administrative assistant for the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and thoroughly loves her job, learning about and promoting both the community and the local businesses.

“What I enjoy most in my job is the many business relationships built over the past

Karen answers phones at Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MACCI) where she is an administrative assistant.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT KAREN KAREN NEVER LEAVES THE HOUSE WITHOUT: “I never leave home without giving my children a kiss good-bye and letting them know I love them,” she says.

Karen Isaacson teaches piano lessons in her home in Hewitt.

WHEN SHE HAS TIME TO HERSELF KAREN LIKES TO: » Play piano.

four years. After living in a metropolitan area, you wonder if a small town community could live up to one’s expectations.

The Marshfield community truly has more to offer than one realizes. MACCI’s Leadership Marshfield program exposes one to the area’s economic development, educational resources, government, community needs and many resources. Best of all, you have an opportunity to make a difference by getting involved in a community project with your fellow classmates,” Karen said.

Outside of work, Karen spends as much as she can with Kelli and Ryan, even if it is doing simple things such as making dinner, shopping or visiting friends. Of course playing games, practicing music or finding a relaxing end to the day curled up together with a good movie is always a good idea in their house.

Family is important to Karen, especially since her family faced cancer a couple times during the past 20 years. It’s amazing the way life is a journey and the paths that

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people travel either by choice or simply by way of circumstance. Sometimes the paths are filled with laughter and joy and other times with pain and sorrow.

Karen’s family traveled a very hard and enduring path during 2011 while Mike tried to fight a relentless battle against cancer.

It was then that Mike would no longer be able to travel a path with his family physically but instead journey with them spiritually and in loving memory.

“God welcomed Mike back home to take a much-needed rest, and we believe although he’s not here with us physically, we will always hold him close in our hearts.

Mike was a man of strength. As a dedicated father and coach, he taught us never to take life for granted as it can change in a moment’s notice. Although his life was cut short, he accomplished so much and motivates all of us to make the most of our lives. Kelli and Ryan are my daily reminder that Mike will never be forgotten, and it’s comforting to see his legacy live on through them,” Karen said.

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HER HOBBIES INCLUDE: » Teaching and playing piano » Teaching religious education classes » DIY projects » Reading » Walking » Boating — anything outside.

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ike many young moms, Stephanie Mathews refers to some days as “the normal insanity.”

Though the 35-year-old Wisconsin Rapids woman doesn’t see herself as unique, she faces challenges some mothers can relate to, and others might be inspired by.

In some ways, her life is like many others. As a young child, she started taking dance lessons at the age of 3 with Dance with Pam. Stephanie jokes that her mother pulled her out of class because she “couldn’t pay attention.” Stephanie returned to dance a couple years later and never stopped. A 1995 Assumption High School graduate, she majored in dance at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and now teaches at the studio.

Stephanie met her husband, Dan, when the two were working at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids; the two will celebrate 10 years of marriage in August.

“I was actually hired as the beer cart girl out on the course; that’s how we first met,” Stephanie says.

The couple was married about four years later. Stephanie continued to teach dance, even after the couple’s first child, Evan, now 7, was born.

A typical lifestyle for many young families — but there’s more.

“I almost quit completely when she was first born. How is this going to make her feel, what mom does for a living, teaching other little girls to dance?”

Stephanie Mathews

Dan and Stephanie have cared for Dan’s twin brother, Doug, who has Down syndrome, for several years.

“At the time, we had just bought our house, and Evan was 7 months,” Stephanie says.

“Dan always wanted to have his opportunity to care for Doug,” she says. “After lots of thought, we decided we wanted to bring him here to live with us.

“He certainly has become very well adjusted to being in our lives,” Stephanie says. “It’s not without chaos at times.”

Life continued and it wasn’t long before the couple were expecting their second child. While Mathews was pregnant, the family found out there was a problem — their daughter would be born with spina bifida.

“I was (providing care) for Doug when he was living with us when we found out about Ella,” Stephanie says. “I think I was obviously given a different perspective on having a special needs family member when I met Dan.” Like many parents who have a child with special needs, Stephanie’s life began to travel down a different road.

“The things I hoped and dreamed for her have to be completely readjusted,” she says.

Stephanie is positive, yet matter-of-fact about the challenges.

“Sometimes, I don’t know how to handle it,” she says. “I feel like it’s a real emotional rollercoaster.”

Just as quickly, she focuses on the positive. “(Ella) is such an amazing spirit,” Stephanie says. “I think it’s because of her I am able to handle the situation I am in.

“I do think that her disability has made her who she is, in a lot of ways.”

To meet Ella is to indeed meet a bright spirit; her smile lights up a room.

“She kind of heals me with the way she touches people,” Stephanie says.

Ella’s disabilities are severe. She also has cerebral palsy as a result of the severity of the spina bifida and is totally dependent on her family for all her needs. Doug also needs help with basic care, as well. Stephanie says

Steph Mathews (right) holds her daughter Ella in the Locals On Stage Show in Wisconsin Rapids

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WHEN YOU GET TIME TO YOURSELF, WHAT ARE THREE THINGS YOU LIKE TO DO? » Read » Shop » Watch TV

she and her husband make a great team — Dan getting Doug going in the morning while she focuses on Ella and Evan.

Everywhere Ella goes, so goes her wheelchair, something Stephanie deftly handles, whipping out a ramp and pulling it out of her vehicle. Ella needs assistance with everything, Stephanie says.

She likens her day to that of most mothers — just with added responsibilities.

“It’s hectic, I’d have to say that,” Stephanie says. “We just get a routine down and eventually it works out.”

Stephanie seems to always look perfectly put together and is more than modest about her pulled-together appearance.

“I’m not afraid to have someone see me without my make-up on,” she says.

Stephanie allows herself to have not-sogood days, something she found difficult to do after Ella was born. She allows herself to validate how she really feels, instead of pretending everything is just fine, because it’s not, she says. She doesn’t want people to feel sorry for her, but does have a mini-pity party once in a while.

“After a day like that, I usually feel better the next day,” she says.

“You don’t always have to be the tough guy,” Stephanie says. “I’m not prefect at this and there are times I am fearful of how I am going to handle it as she gets older.”

Stephanie also has learned to accept help from others, and not stress about the little things. Because Ella’s care is physically demanding, it’s hard for others to step into the care-giving role.

Being perfect is not reality, she says.

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“That’s not real life,” she says. “If people want to come over and be part of my world, this is what they are going to get when they walk into our door.”

For Mathews, real life does include dance.

How heartbreaking was it to know her beautiful daughter would never experience that same love of dance?

“I almost quit completely when she was first born,” Stephanie says. “How is this going to make her feel, what mom does for a living, teaching other little girls to dance?

“She may not have wanted to dance,” Stephanie concedes. “But the reality is dance is a huge part of who I am. I think I would be lost if I didn’t have it in my life in some way or form.”

Stephanie still teaches dance, but opts to instruct older students.

This year, Stephanie and her daughter captured the hearts of many when they performed together at Locals on Stage, a fundraiser for Opportunity Development Centers, and also at the Dance with Pam recital. The music was “Ordinary Miracle.” Ella, in her wheelchair, was all smiles as her mother danced with and around her.

“I would have to say it was the most magical day for her to get out and do that,” Stephanie says. “Just the things Ella does in a day are such small miracles.”

Stephanie’s optimism is touched with the reality of how her life does differ from some.

“The every day things that you do — going to the grocery store and those things — turn into a two-hour production,” she says.

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The comment warms Stephanie’s heart.

“Then she does stuff like that ... what do I have to feel sad about?” Stephanie says.

It’s moments like that make every mom’s day.

When school starts in the fall, Ella — who will be in kindergarten — Evan, Doug, Dan and Stephanie will get into the daily school routine.

“I just feel like I’m like any other mom, just trying to get through the day,” she says.

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Laura Pichler of Marshfield is a busy business woman. She owns a mobile doggrooming business, Grooming on the Go, and her van often is seen parked in driveways where she is busy caring for dogs.

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“Initially, I was skeptical, but the results surprised me. When I did the measurements I had lost almost five inches,” Laura says.

Laura also had a facial at Contours, which left her face feeling very smooth.

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With a busy lifestyle, Kim Swensen, owner and stylist at Studio 211, recommended Laura get her hair cut in a way that looks nice styled or left natural.

“I explained that the best style would be something that could be easily done with products to look fun and sassy, or, if she just let it air dry, her hair would still look good,” Kim says.

Laura had been coloring her hair at home following a bad experience at a salon.

“I used a Paul Mitchell color, which has natural beeswax base and low ammonia.

For the all-over color, I used a dark neutral blonde and added an ash color because Laura’s hair tends to get ‘brassy.’ Some parts of her hair were sectioned two shades lighter, while other sections were two shades darker,” says Kim. “This gave her hair depth and different colors without looked like stripes or unnatural looking,” she says.

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“With the Matrix Wonder Boost and a blow dryer, her sides and back have some lift without being too wild. Pushing back the sides of her hair opens up Laura’s face. By pushing her bangs over a bit and showing a little of her forehead, her face looks thinner,” Kim says.

With the new style there is no need to use a curling iron or a flat iron, which Laura says she really enjoys.

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The makeover ended with a make-up session at Merle Norman Cosmetics and Day Spa Boutique where stylist Katie Dahlke began by gently cleansing Laura’s face.

Katie applied a moisturizer to Laura’s face followed by a foundation with a 15 SPF to protect her skin. The foundation is named Faux Tan. “I learned a lot about the value of moisturizing your skin. At my age, it’s something that is needed every day,” Laura says.

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Their house at 510 West 5th Street was built in 1902, but had been renovated many times. After buying the home 22 years ago, the Jackans were shown a photo of the original structure and fell in love with the L-shaped porch that hugged the lower level. Soon after, they decided to restore the Victorian-styled home closer to its original design.

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“When we first moved here, the back yard was full of trees,” Tami says, explaining how the previous owner had also planted Japanese bamboo that had effectively taken over the yard.

“We could not get rid of it,” Greg says. “It was like a jungle.”

After a healthy dose of an herbicide, Roundup, eradicated the bamboo, the Jackans hired local contractor Tom Reigel who specializes in restoring old homes. Reigel began the renovation of their front porch.

“It’s exactly how I wanted it to turn out,” Tami says of the replaced, vintagestyle porch. Next, the Jackans constructed an enclosed back porch to flow into the restored front porch.

Sitting in their sheltered back porch which overlooks an 89-year-old pine tree and grass and gardens naturally fenced in by arborvitae hedge, it’s easy to forget that the home is in the middle of a city. The cozy enclosure has now been a place of relaxation for nearly two decades, enjoyed by the couple

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and their four children.

“It’s nice to sit out there, nice solitude,” Greg says, and Tami adds, “To decorate is what I find really enjoyable. It’s always been a bird theme.” The bird wallpaper and rustic curtains provide a cottage feel to the room. Adorning the windowsills are bird figurines Tami collects from flea markets and garage sales. “The older the better for the birds,” she explains.

Décor ideas are not premeditated, but a result of inspiration. “If I find something that I really like, for example the wallpaper border, then when I see something at a flea market, like the birds, it just starts a collection” Tami says.

For those looking to embellish their porch area or even their home in general, Tami encourages cultivating individual interests.

“That’s what dictates our decorating. We don’t look to anyone else’s style because it’s stuff that comes from us.”

Future plans include incorporating the porch into an expanded kitchen. “The kitchen is the smallest room in the whole house,” Tami says, adding that with their growing family and kitchens now being the prime gathering place, a larger area would be ideal.

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Regardless if that’s true; either you have organizational skills or you don’t. Since most people don’t have a secretary, there are tips or strategies that’ll help anyone become organized and maintain an orderly lifestyle whether at the home or at the office. ❶ Get a watch and a clock for time: These two things are a necessity when trying to be organized and maintain a schedule. ❷ Make a list: This might sound easier than it is. Making a list of things to do and when to do them is essential. It’s also important that the list be placed where it can be found. ❸ Use a calendar: There are nifty check-book size calendars that are easy to carry with you so you can check dates and times for appointments. ❹ Smart phones: Consider owning and using an electronic device or smart phone to record dates and appointments and access email. It’s like taking your office with you and you can talk to anyone along your way. ❺ Filing cabinets: These are needed if you have any kind of business. A hard copy of taxes with business expenses can be filed by day, month and year. ❻ Laptops: Everyone seems to have one, and they are

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A cheap paper shredder can reduce the amount of paper accumulating inside a person’s home. They can also reduce the possibility of identity theft issues since important documents are shredded and not tossed in the trash. ❽ Personal living space: Everyone likes their own space at home. Keeping that space orderly requires a knack for keeping things in their own place. Clothes go into closets and dressers; books go onto bookshelves; dishes go into the sink. Everything has its place.

Taking the time to put things away takes a few minutes to be tidy. ❾ Time management: Certain things like housework can be done on certain days. It’s called a routine and they become habits. Get used to a routine; then you’ll remember what day of the week it is without looking at that calendar. ❿ Practice yoga or mediation: This may sound quirky, but practicing yoga or meditation is a discipline. Either discipline provides a way to organize thoughts, which helps to balance a person’s life.

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I Anthony Wolf is a Marshfield man-about-town who enjoys cooking and traveling.

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made plans and took a short road trip to Stratford in search of some refreshing nourishment and relaxation. I found it at Village Spirits, 104 W. Meadow St. It looked like a nice place, and it didn’t disappoint. I was very happy to find it was open and ready to serve.

This family style restaurant is very relaxing and comfortable. As with any first visit to a restaurant, it takes a few moments to discover everything. The first thing I noticed is the open atmosphere. I am a big fan of the open kitchen. Being able to see my food being prepared provides me with untold comfort. It also shows the confidence and pride of a restaurant and its staff members to allow you to see how clean, organized and honest they are in food preparation.

I have to say the large sign posted announcing “HOME MADE Pies and Soups” caught my eye quickly. I also saw nearby the pies, which certainly looked yummy. There were several large posting of daily specials and specials to come. The menu was extensive with some of the usual offerings, but also loaded with unique

items, as well. The specialty pizzas caught my eye with offerings of barbecue chicken, Mexican, bacon and broccoli and many more. The burgers and other sandwiches also started to make my senses kick into overdrive.

I also wished I did not have to choose just one thing. So, I made up my mind I will come back again in the near future.

I chose a hamburger, which was excellent! The bacon used was a nice thick cut, and some of the best I ever had on a burger.

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Ministering Women BEVERLY DAVIS

Pastor follows calling to Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Stratford

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everly Davis made a recent career change, and it’s changed not only her life, but the lives of a whole congregation.

At age 64, Bev became a pastor and now calls Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Stratford her home.

“I am an example that God is never finished with us unless we decide we’re done.

I’m not done. This is just opening another chapter,” Bev says.

Bev says she was sitting in her church one morning when she had an “ah-ha” moment. “I don’t know if it was a voice or

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what it was. It was just a realization that I was supposed to be a minister. So I went to my minister and I told him, ‘Either I’m losing my marbles, or I’m supposed to be a minister,’” Bev says.

Before that moment, Bev had been a successful interior designer in Chicago, working for Marshall Fields. “I did multimillion dollar houses, show houses and model homes. I was on HGTV two times. All this stuff and I still felt this hole in my heart. I knew there was something more for me to do. I never had a clue that I would go to the seminary and become a minister,” she says. fall 2012

Bev didn’t realize it, but she already had been ministering to people for years.

She enjoyed doing outreach in the community through her church. She also began to welcome new people to the neighborhood by bringing them little gifts. Her two small children often went along. “We were always out visiting, and I knew everybody,” she says.

There was some controversy within the church when Bev started her ministry at Ebenezer in 2009. The congregation recently had moved from the old white church on the corner to the new building nearby. She

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“They weren’t sure they made the right decision in moving here,” Bev says. “That was my ministry — first was getting them ready to say good-bye to that old building. And the time came, and they did, and it’s been good. We’re not going to forget about that little building, but there’s future and the future is right here. We’re a pretty welcoming congregation.”

Bev lives in the parsonage next to the church with her husband.

She feels like this is her home now and looks forward to her work.

“When you’re working on someone’s house, you have to put your personal tastes aside and work with them to find their tastes and their style. And it’s the same thing in the church,” Bev says. “I’m here to guide, not to say, ‘Hey this is how it has to be.’ I’m the pastor here, not the owner.”

Bev’s pet project is a corner market that is open to the community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October. It’s a farmers market, craft store, rummage sale and more. Anyone can come and sell things, she says.

Bev has her own contributions to sell at the small market. “I’m going to sell fair trade coffee and teas and other fair trade items. I have an herb garden so I’ll be selling some of those herbs. I also do photography,” she says.

The corner market is on the property where the old church sat.

Bev says it’s a special spot. “I look at it as a gift from our old building that guided people. I hear so many stories of people driving down in the snow and they were so happy when they saw the little white church with the red cross. They knew they were almost home.”

Bev says anyone is welcome at the church. Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m., along with Sunday school.

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WOMEN TO KNOW: ARACELI HERNANDEZ

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arshfield residents are far from the Mexican border, but authentic Mexican cuisine is as near as Central Avenue’s El Jalapeño.

Mouth-watering tacos, burritos, quasedillas, chimichangas and fajitas are served with a smile, courtesy of manager Araceli Hernandez. Araceli works alongside her husband, Enrique, serving “comida deliciosa” at the popular restaurant in the Founders Square building.

Araceli’s post is usually behind the cash register, where customer interaction is paramount. She prides herself on being a good people-person. “We treat the customers like friends,” she explains. “My favorite part of the job is when a customer comes and they tell us that they like the food or service. That makes us feel really good.”

Araceli and Enrique, along with their 10-year-old son, moved to Marshfield five years ago from Madison, but both are originally from Guadalajara, Mexico. She says she moved from Mexico because the United States offered “better opportunities.” Twelve years later, she’s happy she made that decision, although she does miss the hot weather.

Fortunately for Araceli, 2012’s extra-hot Wisconsin summer has provided ample opportunity for her, Enrique, their son, and Araceli’s mother and sister to spend time outdoors enjoying each other’s company. “Here, my family is not big. I just have a sister, my mom and my dad. In Mexico we have more family on my mom’s side so we like to spend a lot of time with family,” Araceli explains, adding that she does visit her Mexican relatives about every three years.

While in Mexico, Araceli attended college with the hopes of one day becoming a doctor. When the couple moved to the U.S., dreams of practicing medicine were set aside in favor of family and the new business. Although she’d consider going back to school someday, Araceli is happy working at El Jalapeño and is proud of bringing great food and service to Marshfield.

“This is authentic food. It’s not fast food,” she and Enrique emphasize. “It’s good quality food made fast. It’s authentic Mexican food.”

Araceli, who says the best part of living in Marshfield is the people and the schools, looks forward to the future of El Jalapeño and hopes to expand and grow the business throughout the area. In the meantime, she’ll work at what she says is her hardest challenge: “To be better every day.”

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WOMEN TO KNOW: KAREN RAU

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aren Rau of Marshfield gestures across an open field with a distant look in her eyes and says, “We’ll be able to look across and see how far we’ve come.”

Karen is longing for a day when homeless and surrendered local pets will have a safe place to be sheltered.

Karen’s words are not only a reflection of a not-so-distant dream, but an indication of who she is as well. As a child, Karen’s tender heart and love for animals was evident.

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“Molly and Maggie were adopted in October of 2007,” Karen explains. “They were rescued from a puppy mill and placed in a pet store. The puppy mill has since closed its doors and 1,200 animals were surrendered to the Humane Society.”

When the pet store returned them to the rescue center, Karen came across the pair on Petfinder.com and gave them a home.

Following their adoption, a friend told Karen of a non-shedding cockapoo being held in one of Marshfield’s animal control facilities.

She rushed over to see for herself, knowing that the dog will only be kept for seven days. Karen could not allow herself to leave without the helpless animal.

“I nursed him to health and walked him around the neighborhood,” says Karen.

Soon, the dog was adopted by her neighbor; however, Karen was haunted by what may have become of the dog. It was at that time, Karen made a vow. “I promised that no more dogs will this happen to,” she said. “He was one of the last dogs to go into the pet motel.”

Karen was already working a full-time job as a Systems Specialist at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital and taking care of her ill mother when efforts began.

“When my mom passed away in 2011, I found that I had a lot of time on my hands,” she says.

That is when Karen’s dream started to become a realization. With the help of some key people, work on the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter began.

“This has always been a dream of mine and I’ve met so many people with the same dream,” she says. “We were just a bunch of strangers, but we have a common bond.”

Karen, along with the group of community volunteers, now works tirelessly on an effort to build and operate a no-kill pet shelter in the Marshfield Community. The center’s plans include a lost and found program and a foster care program for cats and dogs, as well as a dog park and educational services.

As she gestures across the acreage on the cul-de-sac of Downwind Drive that will soon become Marshfield’s only “no-kill” pet shelter, Karen says she realizes the irony in the proximity of a nearby animal control facility and longs for the day that the dream is reality.

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WOMEN TO KNOW: CAROL KERPER

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nly a handful of people can say that their office overlooks the World’s Largest Round Barn, and for Central Wisconsin State Fair Association General Manager Carol Kerper, it’s a reminder of one of the events for which she works so hard. As general manager, Carol’s job is to oversee the operations of the fairgrounds, which includes organizing the Central Wisconsin State Fair.

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average of 120,000 visitors, is just one of many events that occurs on the grounds throughout the year.

“Planning for the fair is a continuous, year-round thing,” says Carol, who adds that in addition to fair preparation there always is something going on. “The staff is actually here year-round. There are a lot of things that go on in the grounds.” This includes everything from cattle and horse shows to hosting the Kiwanis Enormous Equipment fall 2012

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In her job, Carol strives to create an atmosphere that leads to happy memories for today’s fair-goers. “We really pride ourselves on providing entertainment that family and friends can enjoy together for no extra charge,” she says.

Her favorite part of the job is interacting with the public, something for which she’s had a lot of training. “I come from a large family. I have nine brothers and sisters. I think that definitely taught me cooperation and compromise,” Carol says, laughing.

Also providing more formal training were Carol’s former positions at the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Marshfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Marshfield YMCA. Along with imparting insight into the Marshfield business community, her time at MACCI permitted her to work in close proximity with former Marshfield Mayor Marilyn Hardacre. “There are some people that I’ve worked with that I really look up to.

Marilyn Hardacre, when I worked with her, she’s a lady to really aspire to,” she says.

Carol’s experience, along with her natural organization abilities and people skills, makes her a great general manager.

Unfortunately, no amount of organization or experience can combat the poor economy, which Carol says is the most challenging aspect of her work. “I think in recent years the economy has certainly been a challenge,” Carol says, “for us as well as a number of nonprofits.”

Success of fair events also is very weather-dependent, another aspect over which Carol has no control. “I want to just see the fair really prosper,” she says. “I’ve dealt with so many businesses that are just so supportive of the fair. That’s really a wonderful thing, but it is a challenging time.”

For those who might not have attended fair events in recent years, Carol encourages a visit. “I really want people to come out and support the fair. It’s the Marshfield area’s largest event,” Carol says. “I think you’ll be amazed at all that we offer for you to do.

The fairgrounds continue to improve. Our facilities continue to improve.”

Though, like any job, being general manager has its stresses, Carol is nothing but grateful for the opportunities she has in her position. “I think the thing that has struck me the most about my job is the tremendous support I have received from businesses and people,” Carol says.

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WOMEN TO KNOW: JOLEEN SPECHT

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ntering the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Marshfield feels like walking into a cozy home living room.

Though one never hopes to have to stay at any of the 31 Hope Lodges nationwide, Manager Joleen Specht works hard to make a cancer patient’s residency in Marshfield as comfortable as possible.

“The mission of Hope Lodge is really to provide free lodging for cancer patients and their families, and my mission is to make it the easiest part of their cancer journey,” she says. “It’s a really wonderful place that you don’t want to stay, but if you do then it’s great. If you have to stay — if you need treatment — it’s really a home away from home.”

Founded in March 2003, Marshfield’s Hope Lodge offers private suites for patients and their caregivers to stay free of charge during the duration of their cancer treatment. The homelike environment includes a community dining room, kitchen, family room, library and laundry facilities.

Joleen, a Central Wisconsin native, has been the facility’s manager since 2007. The mother of three adult children lives in Marshfield with her husband of 28 years. She’s had several small businesses over the course of her career and managed several local assisted living facilities for 17 years before downsizing in 2006. Though her husband still manages a small assisted living center, when the manager position at Hope Lodge opened, Joleen enthusiastically applied.

“For me it was the perfect fit,” Joleen says of the opportunity.

“I loved working in elder care. I enjoyed taking care of people in that way.” After learning that she could do similar work in a place where people stay free of charge, she says, “I was in seventh heaven.”

Joleen’s job entails a variety of activities. “I do everything from changing light bulbs to directing a staff of 10, plus myself,” she says. In her five years as Hope Lodge Manager, Joleen has enjoyed her role of making sure that guests have the best experience that they can while undergoing cancer treatment.

“That’s something that I try to drive home to my staff all the time. It’s about the guest. They’re why we’re here. That’s what we do.”

Fortunately, Joleen has an excellent staff and a talented group of volunteers. “It helps that I have a really great team. They make me look good,” she remarks. “It’s an easy place to love to work, and I strive to keep it that way because that will translate to the guest.”

Joleen is a strong proponent of what she likes to call “GEM,” which stands for Guest Experience Management. “We try to think about the guests as gems,” she explains.

Joleen, who enjoys wedding and event planning on the side, has a knack for making places bright and cheery. “The new furniture in the lobby I picked out and designed,” she shares. “I worked with Marshfield Furniture to make it a little bit brighter, more contemporary.”

Her creativity, paired with her leadership and organizational skills, make Joleen an ideal director at a place where people stay when their lives are in distress. “I’m able to see the different roles from their perspectives and I don’t view everything from my desk forward. It’s really from the ground up,” Joleen says. “I

think that helps me work well with my team and not be domineering.

That’s really something I feel good about that I do.”

Joleen’s job also inspires her. “One of the great things about Hope Lodge is that it’s also a support group,” she explains. “People really make lifelong friends here.” One story she shares is that of two couples from opposite sides of the state who met during extended stays at the Lodge. The couples now arrange their doctor appointments so that they can meet at the Hope Lodge and play cards.

“So Hope Lodge is their reunion place,” Joleen says, smiling. “They are a great support for each other, too.”

Joleen is also very involved in Hope Lodge fundraising, and has been chair of the Décor and Entertainment Committee for all three years of its annual Gala event. “I get kind of crazy with it,” she confides, laughing about the live, moving statues at the previous Gala.

Spreading the word that the Hope Lodge is there to help is the hardest part of Joleen’s job, but one she’s hoping to change. “If we could get more people to know about it before a cancer diagnosis,” she says, “Not staying the best-kept secret. I don’t want to be that.”

Joleen’s greatest hope for the future is for the Marshfield Lodge to become self-funded. “This meaning that we wouldn’t need to draw on resources from the large umbrella of American Cancer Society — that we would have enough donations to come in to meet our needs,” she explains, adding how the ACS makes up the difference from direct donations. She adds, “We’re close. We’re really close.”

Those interested in helping Hope Lodge have many options. The greatest need is financial donations. For more information call Hope Lodge at 715-486-9100.

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WOMEN TO KNOW: MARY WIRTZ

Family, friends, co-workers provide support to overcome challenges

Story and photo by Deb Cleworth | For YOU Magazine

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ntil almost a year ago, Port Edwards resident Mary Wirtz thought her biggest challenge was going back to college in her early 30s.

She had been working as a commercial lender at a bank but realized she wanted to pursue a higher level of education.

“Then I decided if I was going to get my degree, I really needed to go to school full time,” Wirtz said.

With a family that included two young daughters, Jessica and Jennifer, and her husband, Jeff, Wirtz took on four years of schooling at the University of WisconsinStevens Point. Along with juggling family responsibilities and taking night classes,

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Wirtz also worked part time in the auditing department at the university.

But she made it through and received her degree.

“I guess I don’t think you’re ever too old to go back to school, if you really have a dream and the passion and the motivation,” Wirtz said. “I would encourage anyone to go back to school.

“I’m very glad that I did — for me it opened up a number of doors and opportunities,” she said.

One of those doors led her to the Incourage Community Foundation, where she has worked since November 1998.

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I work in donor services,” Wirtz said. “I work with the donors at the foundation, people who are interested in charitable giving.”

Life continued; her daughters grew up.

“That was hard for me,” Wirtz said. “It took me about a year to get used to not having them around, but I think you learn to fill your time with other things.”

Her oldest, Jessica, married, and had two children. Work was good; life was good.

Then, in January 2011, Wirtz found out she had breast cancer.

“That, for me, has probably been the biggest challenge of my life,” Wirtz said. “I think that definitely changes your life, and

you really don’t take things for granted.

“It sounds very cliché, but it’s very true, I think you look at life through a different lens when you’ve met something like that.”

Wirtz is matter-of-fact and honest about that last several months.

“I didn’t always have good days,” she said. “You don’t always have good days, but you have to try and see the positive.

“You have to try and pick yourself up and go forward,” she said. “I think people who have gone through cancer, and maybe continuing treatment, it’s not always easy to be positive, but it does make a difference in your outlook.”

Wirtz went forward — but not alone. She and her husband will celebrate 34 years of marriage in December, and she credits him for his support through the years, especially this past year.

She also said many friends and co-workers were there for her, in person and prayer.

“I consider myself to be very fortunate and blessed to have a good support system in my life,” she said.

From where she sits — whether behind her desk at the Incourage Community Foundation, golfing with her husband, or being “Gamma” to her two grandchildren, Isaac, 3, and Lucy, who was born July 26, Wirtz sees life as good.

“I would say I am doing something that I feel is making a difference,” she said, referring to her work at the foundation.

She enjoys helping others realize their hopes and dreams for the community.

And, of course, her family helps her realize her dreams.

“I think I’m lucky to have such a good family,” she said.

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SHOPS WE LOVE

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or decades the JerriAnne Ovaska’s artistic talents laid dormant until she was looking for a creative outlet and learned how to etch glass. JerriAnne’s hobby grew to include a contract with a local furniture maker for etched glass products. Two years ago her hobby became a business as she and her husband, Gary, opened The Back 40 Boutique, 7397 Puff Creek Blvd., Arpin.

The shop shares the property next to their rural Arpin home where they sell her creative glassware, the furniture and cabinetry he makes and pieces made by area artists.

“My husband and I are passionate about supporting our local artists and crafters by selling their works at the shop,” JerriAnne says about The Back 40 Boutique which is a treasure-trove of one-of-a-kind crafts and artwork unique to central Wisconsin.

“We also carry products made only in the U.S.A., and products that are up-cycled or use re-purposed trash to make treasured items. For example, we’ve carried butcher block table legs made into candlesticks and a carved wooden headboard turned into a hanging coat rack. We also sell antiques.

“We do not sell anything that is mass produced, imported or wholesale type items. We truly enjoy being creative, thinking “out of the box”, and creating treasures by hand,” JerriAnne says.

Like the charming pieces JerriAnne and Gary sell, the shop, The Back 40 Boutique, is a delight to visit. It is a two-story barnlike structure featuring hand plastered aged walls, chandeliers, a fireplace, a squeaky open stair-case, wood floors and nostalgic charm.

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is only two years old. Itt feels like it’s an aged, historical barn because off othe warm vintage atmosphere. We often hear ey them comment that they le just want to stay a while because it’s so inviting and comforting — that they don’t want to leave,” she says.

Among the items JerriAnne makes are personalized etched wine goblets or beer mugs for weddings, hand carved and painted wooden signs with a family name or a seasonal or l d lladies di d h welcome message, up-cycled dress shoes, quilt carvings, window etchings, personalized ornaments and floral arrangements and personalized framed poems, along with unique treasures the couple rescues from flea markets and garage sales.

The hand-made products made by local artisans include jewelry, knit and crocheted scarves, mittens, doilies, baby booties, purses, shawls and throws, birdhouses, primitive wood décor, stained glass, garden décor, wood benches, chests and log furniture.

Among JerriAnne’s plans for the future are offering art and craft classes taught by local artisans.

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Masquerade!

AN EVENING OF FUN, PHANTOMS AND DANCING TO BENEFIT CHESTNUT CENTER

LIBRARY\COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT: FUND RAISING IS UNDERWAY!

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asquerade! Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts will host its eighth annual Masquerade! fun’raiser from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 13.

Festivities include a dance, photo opportunities with friends, raffles, cash bar and some special surprises to entertain you throughout the evening! It’s a great time for a good cause — your own local community arts center!

Masquerade! guests are welcome to dress in any costume that suits their fancy.

Complimentary masks will be available for those who choose not to dress up.

As always, prizes will be awarded for best costumes. And the entertaining Pointless Brothers return to support Chestnut Center with their fabulous dance music.

For tickets, call the Chestnut Center at 715-389-8999. They cost $15 per person; groups of six or more $12/ person; $20 at the door.

Hope to see (and, perhaps, even recognize) you at Masquerade!

Contributed by the Marshfield Public Library For YOU Magazine Plans are underway to raise f funds for the new Marshfield P Public Library and Community C Center Project. Community support a all levels for the project is being at s sought particularly raising funds.

The most popular design is a d design where the current commun nity center will be renovated into a improved and spacious library an c connected to the current library w which will be transformed into a n new community center. Parking for t the library will be enhanced and s special areas for teens and children c created.

A major fundraising event for t the Marshfield Public Library and C Community Center Project will be a Roast and Toast from 5:30 p.m. u until 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, a the library. The cost is $25 per at p person which includes a pulled p pork plate with sides, dessert, and t two servings of wine, beer or iced t tea, music, and fun.

Persons must be 21 years old y years to attend. Tickets will be a available at the Marshfield Public L Library, and the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce and I Industry.

To v o l u n t e e r, o r f o r m o r e i information contact Dori Knoff, P Program and Volunteer Coordinator a 715-387-8494, extension 225. at

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Home away from home

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home away from home where a family can unwind and relax is the idyllic goal for many residents when searching for a vacation property.

Patience and researching property proved the path to finding the perfect location for Bob and Julie Breu of Marshfield.

The couple found a parcel for sale on a pond in Taylor County. The piece for sale was next to land Bob and the couple’s daughter Becky had hunted, and they were familiar with the area, Julie says.

In 2002, they purchased the wooded parcel and started to build a cabin facing the pond.

“In 2003, we began building a cabin for a place to stay during the hunting season.

It was to be a hunting retreat with a few amenities,” Julie says. Electricity, a space heater, stove and refrigerator, and an inside compost toilet were needed, and the couple planned to decorate the cabin with hunting trophies.

But that plan changed as their children married and grandchildren started arriving.

“We decided that if we wanted our grandchildren to come to the cabin it would have to have a few more necessities. Each year that passed it became more and more modern with the addition

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of television, running water, a furnace, air conditioning, a storage shed, a screen porch and finally, in 2010, we added a basement under the cabin for more needed rooms as we now had six grand-

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children,” Julie says.

“The original pole that was used for hanging the hunted game became a swing set in the spring and summer and back to the meat pole in the fall. It is now more like a second home that we can enjoy year round,” she says.

The cabin has gone through many changes during the past 10 years and holds many fond memories for the entire extended family.

“One of those memories pertains to a newborn fawn we mounted and holds a special place in the cabin,” Julie says.

“The day after we purchased the property, Bob was walking the property and saw a young fawn laying in the woods in the area where we wanted to build the cabin. As he got closer to the fawn, he noticed it wasn’t moving. He touched it and found it was dead but just recently.

No predators had found it yet. He notified the warden, and after filing the proper paper work, we were able to keep it. Years later when the cabin was ready, the fawn returned back home as a mount positioned just as Bob had found him.”

Since then deer mounts and other pelts have joined the cabin and family members have fun sharing stories about hunting and other good times.

“Our latest addition is Moiry the Moose,” Julie says adding that all of the

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mounts have names. “Moiry was hunted in Canada and now watches over the cabin when we are not there,” she says.

The cabin also holds many memories of when Bob and Julie were children and from the early years of their marriage.

“We have received many small items and keepsakes from our parents and friends that we have displayed,” she says. “It brings back many stories that we can tell to our grandchildren as we pass on historical items and ‘the way it was’ when we were children. The campfires also hold wonderful memories as we share with our grandchildren the stories about their parents when they were little.

It also has been a time to visit with the neighbors around a good fire.”

The cabin is a special place for all the Breu family members because it’s a place where everyone can gather and relax and enjoy each other’s company, Julie says.

“We find a little time to relax and watch the activity of geese, ducks, birds and the occasional muskrat and otter on the pond. Once in a while, a deer passes through and the evidence of a bear paw print can be seen. It gives us time to reflect on all of God’s creations and beauty,” she says.

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EASY TIPS TO GIVE AN OLD CHAIR

New Life Story and photos by Kris Leonhardt | For YOU Magazine

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s your favorite old chair beginning to look tattered and worn? Maybe you are thinking about redecorating your child’s room. In either case, replacing a chair in your home can get pretty costly.

Reupholstering it yourself is a great way to breathe new life into an old chair while giving it a personalized look and saving you money.

Supplies: » Camera » Scissors » Staple gun and staples » Upholstery fabric (approximately 3 to 5 yards) » Stick pins » Clamps » Welt cord or trim » Sewing machine or needle with matching upholstery thread » Measuring tape » Needle nose pliers » Tack strips » Fabric glue ❶ Take photographs of the chair from all angles, so you have reference images after removal of the previous upholstery. ❷ Separate the seat from back of chair with a wrench or screwdriver. ❸ Loosen upholstery gently, trying hard not to cause too much damage to the material. You will need it further along in the process. If you find the staples difficult to remove with needle nose pliers, use a flat screwdriver and a hammer to loosen. ❹ Check the batting on the seat and

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back. Replace if necessary by stapling new batting in place, folding neatly at corners. ❺ If the old upholstery has seams, use a seam ripper to separate. Use the sections of old upholstery as your guide while cutting sections of the new upholstery. Allow three extra inches on each side of old upholstery. ➏ Use the top seat section of the new material to cover chair seat.

Pull tight to all sides and staple as securely as possible. Use clamps to help hold material in place. Repeat for front of the chair back, pulling from front around chair back just beyond the area where the back panel begins. ❼ If using welt cord, wrap a section of the new material around the cord to allow 2 inches extra width around cord. Encase cord in material with right side showing and sew as close to cord as possible. Trim can be used alternatively to add some flash to your chair. ❽ Sew finished welt cord to right side of the side seat section at the top.

Place side seat section upside down with welting encased between side section and chair, and staple close to the welt cord. ❾ Staple a tack strip under welting and fold side section down over it. Staple on bottom side of chair while holding tight. Cut notches in corners to allow fall 2012

a closer fit. ❿ Reassemble seat to back of chair. ⓫ Working with the rear back panel from the new fabric, place upside down over the top of chair front. Place a tack strip over material allowance on rear back of chair and staple in place on top panel area. Fold rear back panel down over tack strip. Pull tightly and staple at bottom of chair. Use glue to secure remainder of back panel or use a piece of trim around sides and top of panel area. Welt cord also can be used on back panel if desired. ⓬ Finished product shows completed project using trim option.

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Tips to easily winterize your home

By Anthony Wolf | For YOU Magazine

Anthony Wolf is a Marshfield man-about-town who enjoys cooking and traveling.

gutters it is time to have someone clean them. The water/ice build up really wreaks havoc on your house.

Ice expansion can destroy a roof, and sometimes it is as simple as keeping the gutters cleaned. » Check the windows, doors, heating vents and foundation. » Drain and cover exterior water pipes, and make sure it the pipe is sealed at the wall of the house.

Walking around the exterior of your home with a caulking gun and proper caulks will save you a bundle on heat loss and future damage. If water can get in an area, it will freeze and expand, creating large issues.

Exterior wood needs stain or paint to keep the water out. The vents from your furnace should be checked as well. Make sure it is sealed not only from the elements, but from gas vapor leaking back into the home.

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mind, these are some things to consider as you check the interior or your home: » Look in your attic. Check to see if water has come in anywhere, make sure no critters found a way in and that your insulation will keep your heat inside your living spaces. » Furnace filters should be changed. Make a visual inspection of your air ducts to make sure you get the most heat for your buck.

The following are some quick fixes for persistent problems: » Drafty outlets and light switches can be fitted with insulating gaskets. » Door runners installed under the door really help. » Ceiling fans should be running clockwise in winter to best move air. » Wear warm clothes. » Don’t forget to check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. They save lives.

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s the cooler days come, I am pulling out my fall/winter list of possible projects. There are things that need to be checked, and things to do. I never like the “to do” list, but they can save a bundle of money, worry and add value to my home.

Before pulling out the list, I walk around the house and make a new list. Look at your home from top to bottom, inspecting it with a cold drafty winter in mind.

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ring out the artist in you, while producing a great gift for family and friends.

This project is a thrifty, easy and fun way to produce a family portrait Andy Warhol-style.

Supplies: » One old window » Glass cleaner » Razor blade » Primer » Sander or sand paper » One inch trim and wood glue or bathtub sealant » Measuring tape » Headshot or cropped photos of family members » Paint » Paintbrushes » Sealant for painted glass

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❶ Scout out an old, used window. It is ideal to find one that has enough panes to accommodate the number of family members you are using as your subjects. A single pane may also be used, as we are doing in this sample project. ❷ Clean the window with glass cleaner and razor blade to remove any old dirt and residue. ❸ If you choose not to use the original frame color, tape off the edge of glass area and prime frame. ❹ By leaving the frame with its original color, you give fall 2012

the project a rustic look. This may also be obtained by painting the frame a new color and sanding it down to give it a worn look. ❺ If using a single pane window, you will want to section it off with either one inch wood trim or one inch bathtub sealant. Bathtub sealant is self-adhesive, but comes in limited colors. Wood trim must be glued in, but may be painted any color.

In this sample, there are only four family members and the pane will need to be divided in half horizontally and laterally. ❻ Measure the space where each headshot will be applied and enlarge each headshot or cropped to fit. ❼ Tape each face behind the glass facing up. ❽ Use a small paintbrush and white (or a very light color) paint to highlight the brightest spots on the photo. ❾ Use a small paintbrush and a dark color to paint all of the low lights in the photo, including the area around the outline of the face, hair, neck, and clothing. Use a slightly bigger brush to blend the shadows, so there isn’t a sharp line. ❿ Once you are happy with the highlights and lowlights, flip the window over. Mix the light and dark color to create a medium shade and cover the entire back glass of the window. ⓫ To protect your artistic creation, spray a coat of sealant on the front and back of window to prevent scratches. Install some framing hardware and it’s ready for gifting.

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Fresh Picked FRESH PRODUCE PROVIDES INGREDIENTS FOR GREAT MEALS

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ne of the most exciting times for me as a mom and as a lover of cooking is farm market season.

Each year as the number of booths grows at our local farm market and the posts on Facebook and websites begin from our farm partners, I begin to think of all the wonderful meals that can be made with the bounty our area produces.

A wonderful side bit of fun for me has been the calls that come to the restaurant from those in the community who are CSA buyers as they receive their boxes and wonder what to do with unfamiliar products like rainbow chard or bok choy. I will take the opportunity to discuss how I, as a busy mom, work with the seasonal produce we have received already this year to make the most of what I have and not have waste.

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My trick with most vegetables including chard is to take everything I have purchased or received and use it all in one afternoon of cooking to hopefully produce several meals for my family.

Tomatoes

This high in lycopene and antioxidant rich vegetable generates the most questions about how to use it up without waste.

My go to fresh tomato dishes are fresh BLTs, salsa, bruschetta and caprese salad.

A person does eventually get to a point of having had enough tomato for a while however and that is when the mother’s sauce is made. My sauce is simple and cans or freezes well.

The simple recipe is to chop the tomatoes and to cook them quickly on high heat with garlic and onion. You can then use a stick blender or food processor to create a toma-

Swiss Chard

This was a great year for chard! It is high in vitamin K, A, C and Magnesium and a power food for your eyes, hair, bones and brain as well as being an antioxidant and

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The chard is quick to prepare by splitting the stalk the long way and chopping it like celery while tearing or chopping the leaves into half-inch pieces. I then sautĂŠed it all in butter with garlic and onion.

With the resulting product I made stuffed pasta shells, an egg bake and a chard and lentil soup. My kids even ate all three! The egg dish once cooked and the soup were both easy to portion and freeze.

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Peas and beans

Green beans and peas are excellent sources of Vitamins A, B, K and C, are excellent sources of calcium and are a powerful source of proteins, as much as a meat product. They are another vegetable that comes in mass when it is grown and while I think many of us love them simply sautéed or steamed we can only eat or serve them so long before we have a mutiny at our children’s table.

One of my favorite ways to solve this issue is dehydrating. It is super easy and kids love them!

Boil them for a quick couple minutes, toss them in ice water to shock them, put them on a cookie sheet in the freezer for about 45 minutes and them bake

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Easy Recipes EASY SNACKS CHILDREN WILL ENJOY

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t’s that time of year again. Children are back in school and parents are scrambling to find delicious, but healthy snacks for after school, as well as tasty additions to the school lunch box. Get children involved with planning and making lunches because they’re more likely to eat it if they helped pack it. When you pack nutritious lunches you know your kids will love, you might even feel OK about slipping a cookie or a brownie into the bag.

Here are a few ideas for quick meals for kids on the run to the next activity, packing lunches and for when your children announce, “Mom, I’m starved. What can I have before dinner?”

INGREDIENTS 8 ounce can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 8 thin slices cooked ham 4 thin slices cheddar cheese, cut into strips

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place 1 piece of ham on each triangle; place 2 strips of cheese down center of ham. Fold in edges of ham to match shape of dough triangle.

2. Roll up each crescent, ending at tip of triangle. Place with tips down on ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake 15 to 19 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Turkey Wraps INGREDIENTS 8 ounce package cream cheese with chives 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 6 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas 1 1/2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce 12 slices thinly sliced deli turkey 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 large tomato, seeded and diced 1 large avocado, sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Cinnamon Ants on Sticks INGREDIENTS 1 large stalk celery, cut into 3 pieces 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons raisins

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix together the cream cheese and Dijon mustard until smooth. Spread each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture, spreading to within 1/4 inch of the edge of the tortillas.

2. Arrange about 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce on each tortilla, and press the lettuce down into the cream cheese mixture. Place 2 turkey slices per tortilla over the lettuce, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of shredded Swiss cheese. Top each tortilla evenly with tomato, avocado slices and crumbled bacon.

3. Roll each tortilla up tightly, and cut in half across the middle with a slightly diagonal cut.

Note: Make light and tasty wraps for lunch, or slice them smaller and they’re great little after-school snacks. (allrecipes.com)

DIRECTIONS 1. Place the celery pieces on a clean surface, hollow part facing up, and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon. Spoon peanut butter into the hollow, and arrange raisins on top.

Note: Cinnamon adds a flavor twist to a favorite snack kids love to make themselves. (allrecipes.com)

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Apple Brickle Dip INGREDIENTS 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounce package toffee baking bits 4 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS 1. Beat together the cream cheese, brown and white sugars, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Stir in toffee bits. Pour the lime and lemon juices over the sliced apples to prevent browning. Serve dip with the apples on the side. (allrecipes.com)

Fruity Fun Skewers INGREDIENTS 5 large strawberries, halved 1/4 cantaloupe, cut into balls or cubes 2 bananas, peeled and cut into chunks 1 apple, cut into chunks 20 skewers

DIRECTIONS 1. Thread the strawberries, cantaloupe, banana and apple pieces alternately onto skewers, placing at least 2 pieces of fruit on each skewer. Arrange the fruit skewers decoratively on a serving platter.

Note: Use your child’s favorite fruits.

Easy to make ahead of time. (allrecipes.com)

Chewy No Bake Granola Bars INGREDIENTS 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup steel-cut oats 1 cup crispy rice cereal 1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS 1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Mix rolled oats, steel-cut oats, rice cereal, dried fruit, and almonds together in a large bowl.

3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine.

4. Spread oat mixture into prepared baking dish. Press chocolate chips into top. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

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Stratford man completes cookbook to honor late wife ALL RECIPES HAVE SEVEN INGREDIENTS OR LESS

Cherie Schmidt is a Marshfield mother of two teenagers and a regular contributor to YOU Magazine

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t’s amazing how a simple project can develop into a major undertaking. Lots of work, time and energy. However when it is all done, the results are truly amazing.

That’s exactly what happened with Ray Hoover of Stratford. What began as a simple organization project of recipes for his wife, Elsie, grew into a very successful hobby and business. Ray’s initial work to compile a cookbook of family recipes collected by Elsie bloomed into a partnership that created three books about cooking and recipes.

Ray recently added a fourth book to the collection, which was a work in progress with Elsie.

The new cookbook, “Simply Seven,” was put on hold for quite a time and almost didn’t get published. Elsie had begun work on this project, but fell ill to a recurrence of breast cancer. After a 15-month-long and enduring fight, Elsie passed away in 2010. Because of her love and inspiration, Ray finished the cookbook in tribute to his wife.

Breakfast Hash Browns INGREDIENTS 6 potatoes, peeled, shredded 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/1 cup chopped green pepper (optional) 2 tablespoons oil

DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients but the oil. Place the oil in a hot skillet.

(If the skillet is hot before adding the oil, potatoes aren’t as likely to stick to the pan.) Add potatoes and lightly compress with a turner.

Cook, covered, on low to medium heat for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 6 wedges; turn and continue cooking, covered, for 10 more minutes.

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“The main attraction for these cookbooks is that they are well organized, with easy to use recipes using basic ingredients,” Ray explained.

“Simply Seven” is not only special because the recipes have seven ingredients or less, but also because of the love that exists behind the cookbook.

“These cookbooks exceeded our expectations, selling over 180,000 books,” Ray said. “Things really came together. The Lord has a way with making it all happen.”

Now, the cookbooks sell nationwide. The titles of the three original cookbooks are: “The Basics and More Cookbook,” “The Practical Produce Cookbook” and “Grandma’s Recipes.” They and “Simply Seven” can be purchased at Maranatha Market, B4179 Highway F, Spencer, Cloverdale Country Store, N13731 Highway E, Curtiss and online at Amazon.com and eBay.

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ighter wines. such as a Riesling. or a fruity wine. such as the Munson Bridge Mango Symphony. should be served with a light cheese. A light cheese is usually one that falls in the fresh or semi-soft category. This matches the wines with a cheese that blends the two in a nice harmony.

Because cheeses in these categories are not aged for very long, they don’t have the complex flavor profiles that older cheeses do.

Munson Bridge wines are made mostly with fruit. A fruity style wine, either red or white, sometimes is a better candidate for most cheeses because the salty and lactic flavors in the cheese can knock a super dry

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wine off balance quite easily. Many cheeses have a good amount of discernible salt, which brings the tannins to the forefront.

Fruitier wines usually stand on their own

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and likely will be more compatible with the cheese and more enjoyable overall.

We have a wonderful BlackCab. The CAB portion of our blend is from ‘09 and lightly oaked. It has married nicely with our blackberry portion. A nice aged cheese often will share some of the same qualities embodied in an aged wine — an earthiness, a nice peppery finish.

An aged Gouda is a good choice as long as it isn’t too sharp. Keep in mind that big tannins will be exacerbated by excess salt — the type of red wine to match with hard cheeses should again be aged and/or be fruit forward.

Our boysenberry wine is a great red.

As a semi-dry fruit wine, I have lots of

fun with this one. I have told this story to many of our visitors.

One year for Thanksgiving we had wild turkey breast. We brined it (salty) and then put it on the grill. I served it with a light garlic cream sauce. The fun part for me was that I chilled this red. The fruit forward chilled red with game and a cream sauce was wonderful.

In our store, we always have dark Hershey’s kisses. I give one to visitors and tell them to let it melt in their mouth, then sip our Julia’s Raspberry through the melting chocolate. Yummy! While they are tasting it, I always say, “Close your eyes and think what it would be like had I given you a milk chocolate.” The customers always understand then what a simple pairing is all about — milk chocolate would just be too sweet.

When you find similar characteristics in the cheese or chocolate and then in the wine, you’re on your way to a great match.

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For many, fishing still a family affair

By Deb Cleworth | Photo by Casey Lake | For YOU Magazine

Deb Cleworth is a reporter for YOU Magazine and the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune.

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rowing up near Nepco Lake, it didn’t take long for Samantha Casey to pick up a popular hobby in central Wisconsin.

“I’ve been fishing since I was old enough to (fish),” says Casey, 27, of Port Edwards. “That’s what I did; we didn’t have cable, we didn’t have video games, so I went fishing.”

She and her husband continue the tradition. While it’s not unusual to

see women fishing, males still make up the majority of anglers. In 2011, women purchased 362,358 licenses statewide — about 15 percent of the total licenses, says Justine Hasz, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fisheries team supervisor, Wisconsin Rapids. It continues to be a popular sport for the whole family.

“I think it’s a lot more common (for women) than it used to be,”

Samantha Casey (right) and her son Kelson Casey, fish together along the Wisconsin River, behind their home in Port Edwards.

Casey says. “I think it’s more of a family event now for a lot of people.”

Casey and her husband, Kelly, fished together before they started dating and continue to do so today, as do Kristi Kraus of Vesper and her husband, Rich.

Wisconsin couples purchasing fishing licenses increased from 4,718 in 2008 to 4,988 in 2009 but dropped just slightly to 4,914 in 2010, according to numbers provided by Diane Crawford, DNR customer service division.

The Caseys were best friends for 10 years before they started dating and enjoyed going fishing together.

With a new baby, the family isn’t casting their lines quite as often — but don’t expect that to hold them back too long. The couple’s now 2-year-old son, Kelson, had his first pole before he was even born.

“We saw one at a garage sale when I was pregnant with him, so we picked it up right away,” Casey says. “He’s already a pro.”

Kraus, 32, grew up fishing near Milladore. The couple’s daughter, Stephanie, now 10, started out with a SpongeBob SquarePants pole. The family also goes ice fishing, Kraus says.

“There was a time when she would not put worms or minnows on her hook; now she does,” Kraus says.

“I see a lot of couples with families and stuff when I go fishing,” Kraus says, adding she doesn’t often see women fishing by themselves. “It’s a family thing. I know I go fishing by myself, occasionally.”

Both Kraus and Casey enjoy many aspects of the sport.

“It’s relaxing, and it’s a rush when you’re bringing the fish and hoping that the line doesn’t snap and hoping you can get it on the shore,” Casey says. “And watching your kid — how excited they are when they catch something, even when it’s a stick.”

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BREASTFEEDING ENCOURAGED

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any women in Wisconsin choose to breastfeed their babies, and babies were born to breastfeed.

Last year, 73.7 percent of women breastfed their babies, but only 24.9 percent continued through their babies’ first year.

The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention strives to improve the health of both mothers and babies and has set goals that 81.9 percent of mothers initiate breastfeeding and at least 34.1 percent continue through the first year.

A woman’s ability to breastfeed successfully for the recommended duration of at least 12 months and preferably to at least 24 months depends on many factors. Breastfeeding is natural and the normal way to feed a baby, but sometimes moms and babies have difficulties with breastfeeding. Having a good support system from their family, the community, employers and the health care system can help overcome these difficulties.

A woman’s ability to breastfeed successfully starts prenatally. During pregnancy, a mom should discuss breastfeeding with her doctor and ensure that their doctor is up-to-date and supportive of breastfeeding.

They should make a birth plan with their doctor that allows them to have their baby placed skin-to-skin immediately after delivery and allow the baby to initiate breastfeeding. They also should take a breastfeeding class prenatally, so that they are prepared to feed their baby and know what to expect in the hospital.

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tants who have received extensive training in breastfeeding support. International board certified Lactation consultants, or IBCLC, and certified lactation consultants, or CLC, are present in most hospitals.

Lactation consultants are avail-

able to help moms and babies initiate breastfeeding successfully and work through any difficulties they might be experiencing. When a mom is feeling overwhelmed or has questions about breastfeeding, she should not hesitate to get help from a

lactation consultant.

It is important to follow all recommendations and make a follow-up appointment for a couple of days after being discharged from the hospital.

After being discharged, there are many other lactation consultants and trained nurses in public health departments and WIC who can help and support breastfeeding moms.

In Wood County, IBCLCs and public health nurses can be reached at 715-421-8911 and in WIC at 715-421-8950. WIC also provides a peer counseling program to WIC moms. A peer counselor is a WIC mom who has successful breastfed her baby for at least 6 months and serves as a support person for the new mom.

Many moms return to work at six to 12 weeks after delivery.

Having a supportive employer and child care center helps make breastfeeding a baby through the first year an enjoyable experience. Many businesses and child care centers have become breastfeeding friendly during the past couple of years and follow policies and regulations on breastfeeding practices and support.

Businesses are required to provide flexible breaks and a private space for moms to pump or breastfeed. If you are a business or child care center that would like more information on how to become breastfeeding friendly or how to support breastfeeding moms at your business or facility, call the Wood County Health Department at 715-421-8911. A tool kit for both businesses and child care centers can be provided.

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Wood County receives grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation

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By Amanda Melinski | For YOU Magazine be discussed include; personal breast cancer risk factors; facts/ myths about breast health and breast cancer, application assistance for community resources, increasing familiarity with medical providers, teaching personal skills in breast self awareness and early warning signs.

The grant outreach plan includes educational events held at community locations including churches, businesses and libraries including two Hmong outreach programs. A booth about the project will be set up at the Maple Fall Festival in Marshfield on Saturday through Sunday, Sept. 14-15. In addition, in October there will be many church outreach programs.

If you would like more information about the upcoming events or additional locations for the educational sessions please contact Amanda Melinski at amelinski@co.wood.wi.us or (715) 421-8926. -- Amanda Melinski is a Health Educator/WIC Nutritionist at the Wood County Health Department.

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In Wisconsin, breast cancer accounts for approximately 33 percent of all female cancer cases according to the 2011 Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System data. The risk of death increases greatly when breast cancer is diagnosed at more advanced stages so it is important to educate women in the community on preventative care and early detection.

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he world of fashion always is changing, and sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with the trends. This is what keeps fashion exciting and interesting with a new range of styles, colors, themes and trends every season. It allows you to bring exciting, fun additions to your wardrobe. It gives you another opportunity to add something new to your closet.

“Ladylike” glamour was a fashion look on every designer runway for 2012 fall fashions. “Ladylike” means classic and sophisticated. “Ladylike” isn’t overly sexy or glam but means accentuating curves without showing too much skin.

With temperatures soaring, it is difficult to think about fall fashions. However, they are arriving daily in boutiques across the country. So don’t think it is too early to think about fall fashions.

This fall is decidedly rich with lush fabrics, yummy colors and plenty of textures.

The clothes for fall are simply described as beautiful.

You will see related separates and sportswear leading the way in fashions for today’s active, modern woman. An eclectic range of styles, blends, luxury and value to achieve a look of relaxed elegance to take you from work, to an evening out or to weekend casual. The hottest trends are made easy to wear, with rich hues, attention to detail and the latest fabrics and patterns. Fall is one of the best seasons to try a new style or whole new wardrobe choice.

You easily can add some of the latest trends to update classic pieces or just try a whole new look.

For cooler seasons, designers normally prefer using neutral or reserved colors such as black, brown, navy, winter white, gray, etc., however, the fall 2012 collections abound in brighter hues like orange, crimson, purple, sky blue and others.

Besides eye-popping tones, expect to see daring combinations such as orange with sky blue or purple with red and other colors.

The leading color for fall 2012 is orange. Every leading designer had orange in their fall 2012 collec-

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tions. Do not be afraid of the color because it comes in many shades or hues that will complement your coloring.

The variety of prints is huge: From polka dot to paisley to floral and also baroque prints. Every designer had animal prints of all species and colors. Pleats and frills will help us look “ladylike.” This fall season, leather is a big trend whether a leather coat or separate items with leather trim.

Fall signals an important item to look for — a sweater. All the leading designers had sweaters in their collections. Sweaters of all styles guaranteed to keep you toasty and chic. The possibilities go from soft knits to big chunky knits; from pullovers, cowlnecks and turtlenecks to cardigans. There’s a look for everyone. However, the chunky sweater will lead the way.

Also popular are coat-length capes in solids and plaids, knits and wools. They are featured in compelling colors and textures with a twist on tradition. Leggings are still strong with details on the sides. Puffer vests and coats and vests of all styles are very strong for fall. You will see “ladylike” dresses and skirts in feminine knit fabrics.

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There is so much that will excite you this fall season, luxe fabrics and plenty of whimsy, you are going to love the new fall 2012 fashions. It just seems to be getting better!

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College graduates living at home

By Claudine Konrardy | For YOU Magazine

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ore and more parents who had been looking forward to the “empty nest” years are currently playing landlord to one or more adult children. According to a recent Department of Labor poll, unemployment among college graduates is 18 percent and approximately 85 percent of 2011 college graduates will move back home until they find employment. Even for recent graduates with jobs, living at home can be an appealing costsaving option. So, how can parents help their new roommates achieve financial independence?

THE PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE Set limits

The first and most important step to take when your child moves back home is for both of you to establish acceptable limits. That means a time limit for how long they’ll be at home, space limits — do they get the whole basement or just their old room — and money limits — will they pay you rent?

Teach money management

Living at home gives your graduate more opportunity to save than they’ll have for the rest of their life, and it gives parents time in which to set a good example of personal financial management. Create a budget together and discuss spending habits, encouraging your child to save as much as possible during this stage in their life.

Start paying off loans

Even if your child is able to defer payments on student loans due to unemployment or under-employment, if they can afford to start making payments right away, it’s a good idea to do so. Not only will this save on interest, but they’re better able to make payments while living at home because of relatively few other expenses.

Help with the job search

Be encouraging as your child searches for a career position.

They’re probably as frustrated as you are with living at home, so help them prepare a step-by-step plan of action. Reach out on your network to see if there’s anyone in their field you can pass along a resume to. Then step back. Your child is an adult and wants to know their accomplishments — including finding gainful employment — are their own.

Ultimately, parents ready for an empty nest and graduates wanting to be independent both need to realize that the situation is temporary. Establish a plan to save, practice fiscal responsibility and take advantage of the opportunity to learn from each other.

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Women helping others makes difference in community

By Amber Kiggens-Leifheit | Photo by Laura Hiller | For YOU Magazine

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he 2012 Women Helping Other Charity Golf Scramble in July was a tremendous success. It raised about $5,000, which will be donated to area nonprofit organizations and agencies that help women and children in the community.

The WHO has been held annually since 1998 and has raised over $30,000 for local charities. The annual event is open to all golfers of any skill-level.

The WHO has partnered with the Marshfield Area Community Foundation and the Women’s Giving Circle. The Women’s Giving Circle is a fund managed by the foundation and focuses on collective giving, where women coming together have more power than as an individual donor.

The women’s Giving Circle focuses on issues facing women and children including economic security, jobs, education, health and parenting skills and much more. The Giving Circle is an endowed fund to be here forever to help women and children. For more information about the WHO event or the Giving Circle, call the foundation at 715-384-9029 or log on to www.marshfieldareacommunityfoundation.org.

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Off the shelf: Three perfect reads for fall “Cat Daddy”

Terri Schlichenmeyer is the Bookworm.

She has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book.

She now lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books.

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JACKSON GALAXY WITH JOEL DERFNER, C.2012, TARCHER/PENGUIN, 285 PAGES Animal lovers of the feline type — as well as dog-people, horsey-sorts and even snake aficionados — will truly enjoy “Cat Daddy” by Jackson Galaxy (with Joel Derfner).

That’s because Galaxy writes about his life as a depressed, overweight man who finds a job in an animal shelter and eventually learns that he has a “way” with cats.

He offers advice on becoming a great companion to your kitty, too, but beware that he’s blunt and profane sometimes. If you’re OK with that, you’ll find that it just adds to the enjoyment of this book.

“Knowing Your Value”

MIKA BRZEZINSKI, C.2011, WEINSTEIN BOOKS, 194 PAGES So you’re heading into what, for you, could be the most expensive season of the year, with giftbuying and travel and all. Wouldn’t it be nice to get a bigger paycheck to help? Then read “Knowing Your Value” by Mika Brzezinski.

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JODI PICOULT AND SAMANTHA VAN LEER, C.2012, EMILY BESTLER BOOKS/ATRIA, 356 PAGES And finally, all this preparation for a great fall might make you want nothing but a good book to relax with, so look for “Between the Lines”

by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer.

Yes, this teen fairy-tale is a young adult book meant for girls ages 13 to 17. But you know how much you love Jodi Picoult, right?

Well this book is more Jodi, with help from her teenage daughter.

It’s sweet and cute, and will give you a definite happily-ever-after feeling.

Classic novels worth another read

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any of the well-known and wellread classics have been read in high school and college. Some are written by the great American authors of the early 20th century who wrote about the time in which they lived and where they lived.

Their writings were influenced by the lives they led and the novels became memorable works of literature.

One famous author’s books that are widely read are John Steinbeck’s novels. He wrote out the common working man about

with a down-to-earth tone and sense of honesty with humor that’s easy to read and understand. His memoir, “Travels with Charley” is about his journey across America in a truck and camper with his poodle, Charley. And, he even admired the beauty of Wisconsin and comments on the great cheeses in the dairy state.

One of his other books worth re-reading is “East of Eden.” It is an epic long novel with great contrasting characters. Brothers, Charles and Adam are both caught up in a web of deceit by a woman named Cathy. This novel has been made into a movie.

Women were also famous authors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One British author, Charlotte Bronte, is known for her unforgettable novel, “Jane Eyre.”

The character for whom the novel is titled is an unlikely heroine, but her strong character overcomes a dismal orphan childhood, and seemingly bleak future as a governess. She does find a home and

love, and becomes a memorable character in literature.

Charlotte Bronte, along and her sisters, Anne and Emily, were great novelists. All three assumed male pseudonyms (pen names) to get their work published. A woman couldn’t seem to get her books published in the 19th century unless she posed as a man.

The Bronte sisters wrote their novels when they were young. Historical sources suggest that they all died of consumption (TB), but Charlotte’s cause of death has been disputed.

Other books by the Bronte sisters are “Wuthering Heights,” by Emily Bronte, and “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall,” by Anne Bronte. “Wuthering Heights” is better known and could be considered a gothic-type of love story, about Heathcliff and Cathy. Their great love for each other becomes their ruin; they can’t live without each other. Their story is about tragic, undying love that is brilliantly written in the 19th century style of British literature. All of these novels by the Bronte sisters have also been made into films.

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THINGS TO DO: WISCONSIN RAPIDS AND SURROUNDING AREA EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS ALEXANDER HOUSE CENTER FOR ART & HISTORY

(1131 Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards, 715 887-3442) The Alexander House, a Center for Art and History, is a combination of art gallery with frequently changing displays and historical museum, which emphasizes local lumbering and papermaking exhibits. The center is located in a stately, old colonial home on the banks of the Wisconsin River. » Variety of two-dimensional works by Christine Alfrey of Lac du Flambeau, Marie App of Ogdensburg, Jane Barnard and Kristie Cecil of Stevens Point with turned wood creations by Sy Henseler of Hilbert. Exhibit runs through Sept. 25. » Artworks in a variety of mediums by The Brush and Palette Club. Exhibit runs Sept. 28 to Nov. 13. » Celebrating Four Seasons, jewelry by Joan North of Stevens Point, pottery by Jen Selwyn of Plover and oil paintings by Ann Waisbrot of St. Germain.

Open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays or by appointment.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN CULTURAL CENTER

(240 Johnson St., Wisconsin Rapids, 715-421-4598, cwcc@wctc.net, www.culturalcenterarts.com) The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center is a nonprofit visual, literary and lyrical art organization. » Dancing in the Wind” Art Exhibit. Exhibit runs from Sept. 14 to Nov. 2.

and improved upon one general plan.” » “Coming Home to Wisconsin — Dard Hunter, The Man Who Knew Paper,” is a traveling exhibit on loan from the Robert C. Williams Papermaking Museum in Atlanta, Ga. Hunter was a modern-day renaissance man. He traveled the world learning papermaking processes, recording the cultural and historical data about papermaking and collecting paper samples that continue to provide insights into the science, art and technology of papermaking. In many instances, his photos and writings have provided the only records on papermaking and the lives of the papermakers in remote areas of the world. » Museum hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. 4 p.m. Free.

MUSIC » McMillan Memorial Library adult concert series: Jazz singer Susan Werner, Sept. 20; music legend and songwriter Jimmy Webb, Oct. 4; Prudence Johnson, Oct. 11; Jazz guitarist Frank Vignola, Nov. 15; and River Cities Jazz, Nov. 29.

All concerts start at 7 p.m., are free and open to the public. There are no tickets, but space may be limited in our Fine Arts Center. 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-422-5136, www.mcmillanlibrary.org Free. » Vienna Boys Choir, Nov. 16, $26.35 to $31; Glenn Miller Orchestra, Dec. 20, $25.50 to $30. Performing Arts Center, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Arts Council of South Wood County, 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-4552, www.savorthearts.org.

WISCONSIN RIVER PAPERMAKING MUSEUM (730 First Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids, 715-424-3037) The Wisconsin River Papermaking Museum features exhibits on papermaking history, focusing on the Wisconsin River Valley and the Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co., which was headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids for more than 100 years. The museum currently features three exhibits: » History of the 111-year-old mansion that now houses the museum. The mansion was built in 1901, and two families involved in papermaking on the Wisconsin River called it home. The exhibit tells the story of the home, with a brief look at the families who lived there, giving visitors a picture of life at the turn of the century. » Story of the formation of the Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co. The company was founded in 1894 to bring together the various water power owners’ land and properties to build a single dam across the river, believing “that the water-powers at said cities (Grand Rapids and Centralia) would be of more value if consolidated

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THEATER » “Vince: The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi,” Oct. 12, $23.80 to $28. Performing Arts Center, 1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids.

Arts Council of South Wood County, 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101, Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-4552, www.savorthearts.org. » “Night Watch,” presented by Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13 and 18 to 20, ad 2 p.m. Oct. 14. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium, 220 Third Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets, $15. 715-421-0435, www.wrct.org.

MISCELLANEOUS » Lake Arrowhead Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sept. 1, Pines Clubhouse, Lake Arrowhead, Rome. » Grand Affair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16, Arts & Crafts, Farmers Market, Live Music, Food Vendors, “Cultural Classics” from Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre. Downtown Wisconsin Rapids. » 15th annual Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7, Nekoosa Business Park. Crafts, bake-off, flea market, farmers’ market, antique tractors, kids’ games, giant pumpkin drop, car show. Gate fee. Nekoosa Business Park. $3, children 10 and younger, free. On-site parking is $5. Parking also available at Nekoosa area schools with free shuttle bus to festival grounds. nekoosagiantpumpkinfest@yahoo.com., www. nekoosagiantpumpkinfest.com. » Annual Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Service, 3:33 p.m. FInal alarm and roll call ceremony and 7:30 p.m. Final Alarm Procession, starts and ends at the Memorial Park. Oct. 13. 414-771-6794. » Harvest Fair, Historic Point Basse, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15, 364 Wakely Road, south of Nekoosa off of Highway Z. 715-886-4202 or 715-423-3120, info@historicpointbasse.com, www.historicpointbasse.com. » Historic Point Basse Spirit Walks, 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27. 364 Wakely Road, south of Nekoosa off of Highway Z. 715-886-4202 or 715-423-3120, info@historicpointbasse.com, www. historicpointbasse.com. » Rekindle the Spirit, 5:45 p.m. lighting ceremony and 6 p.m. sixth annual parade, Nov. 21.

Veterans Park. Hot chocolate, cookies and visit from Santa at Hotel Mead, 451 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, following parade. » Cardmaking classes at Lighthouse Books & Gifts, 4330 Eighth St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. Sept.

5 and 6: Autumn distress cards, $10, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6; and honey pop cards, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $13. 715-423-7773; www.lighthousebooksandgifts.com.

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THINGS TO DO: MARSHFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREA EXHIBITS & MUSEUMS

GOVERNOR UPHAM MANSION (212 W. Third St., Marshfield; 715-387-3322) » Restored home of former Wisconsin governor William Henry Upham, this house represents mid-Victorian architecture at its finest. “Historical Baseball Photography & Memorabilia” is the featured exhibit during September.

“Political Buttons & Memorabilia” will be featured during October and November. Public tours from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.

LUCILLE TACK CENTER GALLERY (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » Works by Gene Wesley of Marshfield: Oct. 5-28. Wesley captures the beauty of the rural landscape and farmland through his paintings.

Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 5. » Carvings by Bob Radtke of Marshfield: runs Nov. 2 to Dec. 1.

Radtke’s current focus is on carved bowls. Opening reception 5-7 p.m.

Nov. 2. » Student artwork display Dec. 6-21.

Exhibits may be viewed during opening receptions, at the time of a performance and by appointment.

NEW VISIONS GALLERY (Marshfield Clinic lobby, 1000 N. Oak Ave., Marshfield; 715-387-5562) » “Artwork by Patrick Plunkett and Sher Schier”: Patrick Plunkett, an abstract sculptor, describes himself as a “closet artist” having gone from automobile restoration to the creation of conceptual art. Sue Schier is a visual artist whose focus is love and harmony.

Runs Sept. 10 to Oct. 26. » “Animation!”: Graphic designers and animation artists from around the state will be invited to submit entries for this juried exhibition of “moving” art. This is a one-of-a-kind experience for all visitors. Runs Nov. 5 to Dec. 28.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

THE HIGHGROUND LEARNING CENTER (W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville. Call 715-748-4224) » “21st Century Conflicts”: During the months of September and October. » “World War II Veterans Tribute”: During November and December.

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

THOMAS HOUSE CENTER FOR HISTORY (103 S. Central Ave., Marshfield; 715-384-5867) » A military exhibit, “Lest We Forget,” is the special feature. Open 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, or by appointment.

MUSIC

CHESTNUT AVENUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999) » Alaska String Band: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

Dynamic five-member Zahasky family band from Juneau blends Americana music, including swing, jazz, bluegrass, pop, gospel, Celtic and original pieces, along with evocative photographic images of frontier Alaska, into an inspiring evening of family musical entertainment. Tickets: TBA » Country Hoedown - Country Line and Partner Dance: 8 p.m. Oct. 6, with music by Master J DJ Service. Free lesson provided. Tickets: TBA » 8th annual Masquerade!: 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 13. Festivities include a dance, raffle, and photo opportunities with friends. Guests are welcome to dress in any costume; complimentary masks available for those not in costume.

Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Tickets TBA. LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » Katie Armiger in concert: 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6. Texas native with a soaring voice and radiant personality performs country music. Reserved seating: $15 » Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, featuring timeless music of the Eagles. Reserved seating: $25. » Peter Phippen: 7 p.m. Nov. 15.

Phippen, a Grammy Award nominee, is an innovative performer of flutes from around the world. Reserved seating: $10. » Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua - “A Blue Canvas Christmas”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Enjoy a bluegrass, gospel, blues, folk, a capella, traditional hymns, instrumental, and rock ‘n’ roll Christmas show. Reserved seating: $15 adults, $10 youths.

UW-MARSHFIELD/WOOD COUNTY (2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-3896534) » Music @ the Wood Jazz Concert: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Tickets: $7. » Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets: $7. » Symphonic Band Concert: 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23. Tickets: $7. » Music @ the Wood Jazz Concert: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28. Tickets: $7. » Music @ the Wood Symphonic Band Concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets: $7. » Music @ the Wood Choir and Orchestra Concert - “Sounds of the Season”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets: $10

for adults, $6 for ages 16 and younger in advance; $12 and $8, respectively, at the door.

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CHESTNUT AVENUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS (208 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield; 715-389-8999) » “Naked Darrow”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. Oct. 21. Gary Anderson’s one man show, “Naked Darrow” is a portrait of an older and struggling Clarence Darrow. In this work, we see Darrow slip into dementia/Alzheimer’s, as he talks candidly, revealing his life, professional fearlessness and personal recklessness, bouts of drinking, his mistress, and his jury tampering charges. Tickets: TBA » “Keeping the Faith: The Life of William Jennings Bryan”: 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 26 and 27, and 2 p.m. Oct. 28.

Bryan was one of the most passionately admired and hated politicians in American history. Almost President of the Untied States - three times. He fought for Creationism in the public schools during the Scopes “Monkey” Trial and was the spokesman for the Christian Fundamentalist movement.

Tickets: TBA LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS (300 School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499) » “Bye, Bye Birdie”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 10; and 2 p.m. Nov. 11 for Spencer School community musical.

General seating: $10 adults, $5 youths.

UW-MARSHFIELD/WOOD COUNTY (2000 W. Fifth St., Marshfield; 715-3896534) » Campus Community Players fall production (TBA): 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17, and 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 the door. High school students $5.

MISCELLANEOUS

» Sept. 1-3: Pepsi Central Wisconsin State Fair Draft Horse Show, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park » Sept. 3: NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. » Sept. 3: Auto Action Demolition Derby, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. » Sept. 7-9: Annual Trappers Association Rendezvous, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park » Sept. 8: McMillan Fall Festival, town of McMillan Town Hall grounds » Sept. 7-9: Granton Fall Festival, downtown Granton » Sept. 12-15: Central Wisconsin Horse Sale, Clark County Fairgrounds, Neillsville » Sept. 15: Season championship,

Marshfield Motor Speedway » Sept. 15-16: Maple Fall Fest, Wildwood Park, Marshfield » Sept. 15: American Heart Association Heart Walk, Wildwood Park, Marshfield » Sept. 16: Fly-in and Drive-In Breakfast, Neillsville Municipal Airport » Sept. 16: Marshfield Cranberry Century Bicycle Tours, Wildwood Park & Zoo, Marshfield » Sept. 21-23: Girl Scout Camporee, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park » Sept. 25: Diversity Day, The Highground, Neillsville » Sept. 25-26: Fresian Keuring Horse Show, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park » Sept. 28-29: Fall Shootout, Marshfield Motor Speedway » Sept. 28-30: Warrens Cranberry Festival, Warrens » Sept. 29-30: Grass Drags, Swap Meet and ATV Pull, Marathon » Oct. 6: Kiwanis Enormous Equipment Playground, Marshfield Fairgrounds Park » Oct. 6: Thorp Pumpkin Festival, downtown Thorp » Oct. 6: Annual Chili Cookoff & Car Show, The Highground, Neillsville » Oct. 6-7: Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Festival » Oct. 13: Trick-or-treating at Wildwood Zoo, Marshfield » Oct. 14: Annual Pumpkin Patch Party, Tufts Mansion, Neillsville » Oct. 14: Get Fired Up For Safety, Marshfield » Oct. 25-28: Harvest Days, Medford » Oct. 26: Downtown Marshfield Trick-or-Treating at local businesses. » Oct. 26-27: Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show, East Gate Alliance Church, Marshfield » Oct. 27, 28 and 31: Haunted House; Lions shelter, Spencer Village Park » Oct. 28: Children’s Halloween Party, American Legion Hall, Marshfield » Oct. 28: Farm Toy and Craft Show, Stanley-Boyd High School » Nov. 2-3: Alpine Holiday, Columbus Catholic High School, Marshfield » Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony, The Highground, Neillsville » Nov. 15: Annual Main Street Holiday Parade, downtown Marshfield » Nov. 16-17 Seasonal Treasures Craft Show, KC Hall, Marshfield » Nov. 17: PTA craft sale; Spencer Schools » Nov. 17: PEO Boutique and Luncheon, Belvedere Supper Club, Marshfield » Nov. 23-Dec. 31: Rotary Winter Wonderland, Wildwood Park, Marshfield Nov. 23: Annual Thorp Chamber of Commerce “Hometown for the Holiday”

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