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This story illustrates the importance of understanding your inner language of imagery: Several years ago, I was doing on-going eight-part body, mind, spirit workshops at a cancer support center in the Milwaukee area. In one session, we covered the healing power of art, and I shared some information with the group on images and symbols as a spiritual language. One participant, Patty, had advanced colon cancer. When I explained to the group that each of us has an inner language of imagery etc., Patty gasped. She then related a story about how, two years before her cancer diagnosis, she awoke one morning with the inner message "paint feet." She thought the message was ridiculous - after all, she wasn't an artist, and painting with her feet sounded messy and impractical. But the message persisted – every day for a week "paint with your feet." So, to "get the inner voice to shut up", Patty bought paints and large pieces of paper, went into the bathroom so as not to make a mess, and painted with her feet. It felt good, but she didn't know what it meant, why she was doing it, so she didn't do it again. A few weeks later, she awoke with the inner message "get paper, and charcoals and draw." Again Patty thought "nope, not gonna do it, I'm no artist, don't like mess", etc. But the message persisted.

So, she bought paper and charcoals, and never having really drawn since childhood, "out popped a beautiful picture of the Virgin Mary, hands up-raised, imploring me to do something, but I didn't know what." Patty didn't draw again because she didn't understand "why the image had been given" to her. The picture was so beautiful she hung it in the entrance way of her home; upon seeing it, people thought it was drawn by a "real artist." Two years later Patty was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer; she died shortly after our time together.

Patty told me that if she had understood what I explained to her - that the urge or prompting to paint with your feet is often an indication of becoming ungrounded through illness or in some other way, and that the drawing of Mary was her inner language of imagery telling her/imploring her to get help, that something was terribly wrong - Patty said she would have known to get help sooner. The images and symbols workshop is an opportunity for people to learn what is rarely taught: how to recognize and decipher your own inner language of imagery.

This story illustrates the importance of cultivating resilience-building skills: A few weeks ago, I was teaching a resiliencebuilding based workshop at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. One of the class participants had lost her sense of smell several years ago - doctors told her it would never return as they believed the loss was due to a virus. The woman is a police officer who "uses her nose a lot for work" (she works primarily with domestic cases); her husband is also a police officer - he works with/for children who are hurt etc. After work each night, the couple often talked about what they had seen and heard that day. In the workshop, I talked about somatizing - the holding of uncomfortable emotions in the body that then present as pain or dysfunction (the body/mind does this because it hasn't figure out how to process the uncomfortable or traumatic information). As an FYI: according to stress experts, 93% of all disease states have a stress component. I talked about the need for self-compassion for our bodies that don't know what to do with information sometimes. About 5 1/2 hours into the workshop - after doing a series of resilience building techniques aimed at helping to acknowledge and be with emotions so that they can be processed by the body, the woman's sense of smell suddenly returned! It was amazing - she cried, I cried, the class was stunned. An awe-inspiring and humbling experience that really highlights the power of the body-mind connection, and how the right tools can foster a sense of wholeness and healing.

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The days continue to lengthen and springtime is officially less than a month away. Before we know it, the snow will be melting and flowers will be making their first appearance. Starting 2016 out the very best way, we want to cover the topics that will inspire and empower you on a regular basis.

Take a step inside the mind of Tara Mondloch as she faces a terrifying diagnosis in the first installment of The Cancer Chronicles. Feel her strength in times of struggle as she offers a bird’s eye view into her journey to work towards the cure.

Treat your cravings with the delightful recipes we’ve tucked inside this edition along with healthy substitutions for your favorites. Get your pen ready because you may want to add a few new items to your grocery list.

At times it seems like life moves a mile a minute so Cheryl Jaworski shares fitness advice in order to feel top notch through it all. Learn easy stretches and

exercises that you can add to your daily routine.

It’s heart month and Karla Lodholz is doing all she can to change lives for the better. Heart disease impacted her family in a powerful way which motivated her to help others. One person can make a significant difference and she is leaving a commendable legacy.

Remember to take time to relax, unwind and enjoy the simple things life has to offer. No matter where your voyage has brought you so far, we hope to brighten the day a little more for you.

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19 Innovation in her DNA Marsha L. Bushman helps grown prevention genetics in Marshfield

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18 Tattoo Regret?

24 Above Par Melissa Blenker blazes her own trail at Community Insurance & Associates 28 A Brave Heart Karla Lodholz fights for heart health with the American Heart Association 36 Coming in Hot Andrea Jensen leads Tri-City Refrigeration to cool success 52 The Cancer Chronicles 59 When can my child decide with whom he or she wants to live?

60 Fashion Questions My Readers Have Asked

58 A little of this, a little of that

95 Mardi Gras Sheltering Hearts Event

96 Fifth Annual Winter Fest downtown Wausau 98 11th Annual Souper Snow Sculpture Spectacular

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46 Made with Love R.D.’s Diner offers comfort food, atmosphere 71 Quick & Easy Easter Treats

62 Winter Walking Tips

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88 YOU reader answers What was your most memorable Valentine’s Day?

64 How to Make the Most of a Gym Membership

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68 Cross Country Skiing in Central Wisconsin

79 Ann Huntoon

80 Kristen Spiegel Berg 81 Lynn Kern 82 Nancy Mischnick 83 Jennifer King

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30 Matriarch of big family seeks makeover

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70 The Power of Puzzle Toys & Other Mental Stimulation Games

6 Girls Getaways: Great River Road Wine Trail

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Girl Getaways:

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By Karla Swita, for you Magazine

Wine country isn’t far away when you look to Wisconsin’s Mississippi River valley.

Spring is a great time to gather a few oenophiles – aka wine lovers – and head to the Great River Road Wine Trail that stretches 97 miles in the state from Prescott south to Trempealeau with five local wineries along the way. The entire trail meanders through 11 wineries and 231 miles of the most picturesque river regions in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.

During the trek, you can leisurely sample award-winning wines made from the coldhardy grapes that thrive in this region while dining at some homey cafes and restaurants.

The first stop outside of Stockholm is Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery. Classic hard ciders crafted in the farmhouse tradition of southwestern England are the signature offerings. There’s also a nice selection of apple table wines like Dolgo Crabapple and red grape varieties.

Head over to Pepin settled amid the stunning river bluffs where Villa Bellezza Winery is reminiscent of Italian vineyards.

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Tips for your wine tasting adventure: • Tasting rooms are open April through October with some open year-round. Fall is the busiest time with weekend crowds. Call ahead for times.

from dry to sweet and white to red. Treat your designated driver to freshly brewed Mississippi Mud coffee that’s made right in the town.

• Many testing rooms are free, while others charge $5 or more for a sample of six wines.

Next is Danzinger Vineyards perched atop the Alma Bluffs in Buffalo County. Enjoy samples from the 15-acre vineyard and discover why the Wisconsin Grape Growers voted it Winery of the Year in 2013.

• Expect Wisconsin wines to taste uniquely different than California varieties that rely on traditional Chardonnay and Cabernet grapes. Here, you’ll find cold climate grapes including St. Pepin, Frontenac, Edelweiss and Marquette.

Travel on to Seven Hawks Vineyards, one of the upper Midwest’s largest vineyards a mile north of Fountain City. The tasting room and wine bar are located in an 1870s renovated building in historic downtown Fountain City. If you’re looking to stay overnight, Hawks View cottages, lodges and suites offer lodging nestled among the bluffs, and of course feature complimentary Seven Hawks wines for every guest.

Final destination: Almaro Vineyard, which offers free wine tastings or more extensive packages with food pairings starting at $15 per person.

To help plan this scenic palate pleasing excursion, make sure to visit www.greatriverroadwinetrail.org for a detailed map and descriptions of wineries. Each includes a list of local attractions with recommendations of places to eat, shop and sleep.

• Strike up a conversation with the friendly folks. Many winery owners have interesting stories to share and can direct you to other hot spots in their towns.

• And speaking of interesting, did you know that a Wisconsin vinter helped establish California’s world renowned wine industry? Hungarian immigrant Agoston Haraszthy, planted a vineyard in Sauk City in 1846, and three years later followed the gold rush westward.

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Will the Presidential Election Affect Investment Outlook?

We’re just a few weeks away from the first caucuses and primaries, so presidential election season is in full swing. As a voter, you may be keenly interested in the election process. But as an investor, should you be concerned?

If you take a look back, you might be somewhat encouraged over the prospects of the financial markets this year. In the last 12 presidential election years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been up nine times and down just three. So, election years must be good for the financial markets, right?

Not necessarily. In every year, the markets are influenced by a variety of factors: interest rates, inflation, corporate profits, geopolitical events, economic growth, even the weather. And it’s safe to say that 2016 will be no different. At this early stage of the year, one could say that some of these factors, such as continued low interest rates and a reasonably strong economy, might bode well for investors. But there’s a lot of 2016 ahead of us – and it’s notoriously difficult for anybody, even so-called experts, to accurately predict the market’s performance over a relatively short time, such as a year.

Still, the market’s history of pretty good results in presidential election years may not be entirely random.

For one thing, the White House is never the only office being contested; elections are also held for every congressional district and many seats in the Senate. Consequently, during these election years, campaigning often takes precedence over legislating. This legislative inactivity tends to be welcomed by the financial markets, which generally dislike surprises, big changes and new directions.

However, you can’t really count on past trends to provide a certain roadmap for the year ahead, in terms of the performance of the financial markets. As mentioned above, many factors influence this performance, and at this early stage in the year, we just can’t predict which of these factors will Member SIPC take precedence.

So, instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on those that you can. For starters, review your investment mix. Does it still properly reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon? Over time, even if you haven’t made many changes to your portfolio, it can become “unbalanced.” For example, if you own some stocks that have increased greatly in value over the years, these stocks may now be taking up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, bringing with them a higher degree of risk.

Consequently, you might want to consider selling off some of these stocks and using the proceeds to fill in other gaps in your portfolio.

On the other hand, if you think your mix of investments is not providing you with the returns you need to help make progress toward your long-term objectives, you may need to add some vehicles that can provide you with more growth potential. After all, it’s 2016 now, so whatever your age, you are another year closer to retirement.

Will this year look like past presidential election years, as far as good returns from the stock market? No one can say for sure. But if you “vote” for smart investment moves, you won’t be sorry.

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Rubi Reds: Something Berry Special from Wisconsin

By Kris Leonhardt, for You Magazine

“Steve and Kurt had long talked about going into business together someday, if for any other reason than to have a place to play cribbage together on Saturday mornings,” jokes Rubi Reds owner, Marcy Berlyn, who handles the day-to-day business for the group. “Rubi Reds, the concept and reality, really just fell into our laps.”

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“Steve had been in the cranberry business for years and when the company he worked for was purchased, the new owners did not want to keep the retail line of the business for more than a year. They were going to focus on only producing sweetened dried cranberries.”

Steve Berlyn and Kurt Heiman had met years earlier through business connections. As Steve and his wife, Marcy, and Kurt and his wife, Kelly, continued to cross paths in community and family events, they formed a bond, which would now lead them into business.

“The gourmet cranberry retail line had an established customer base (mostly wholesale and some local retail) and we knew it was a viable business,” explains Marcy. “We all talked about it, created Rubi Reds, LLC and offered to purchase the retail line from Mariani Packing Co.” The couples decided to go beyond wholesale and create a retail presence right in the heart of “Cranberry Country.”

“We offer unique, quality, affordable everyday gourmet products which spotlight Wisconsin companies,” says Marcy. In addition to our wholesale (retail line and ingredients/bulk) and retail sides of the

you business, we offer corporate gifting, gift baskets/boxes, shipping, create special event favors and have a successful fundraiser program used by organizations around the state.

At the heart of their products is the cranberry, an industry that the business works hard to promote and educate their customers on.

“The cranberry, fresh and sweetened-dried, is a power packed fruit filled with Vita-

mins A and C; antioxidants, which fight against cancer, heart and other diseases; and PACs, which is helpful in inhibiting the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections, gum disease and stomach ulcers,” explains Marcy.

Their business model has won the Berlyns and the Heimans both the Entrepreneurs of the Year award and the Business of the Year award from the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce since the opening of their business.

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When hearing the phrase “farm to table,” most people envision healthy, organic food. But Melissa Corteen is doing things a bit different with her new store in downtown Marshfield, Amber Waves Farm Boutique, located at 140 S. Central Ave. 10 | you | Spring 2016

Photos by Jacob Byk Corteen makes handmade soaps and bath and body candles at her home on her family’s organic farm located South of Marshfield. The downtown shop location opened on Nov. 28. and displays all of her products.

Corteen said one of the most popular items at the store is something called “the ugly bar.” It’s a soap that gets basically anything tough or grimy off your hands, Corteen said.

“It is great for mechanics, gardeners or whoever,” she said. “It is great at getting paint off or aromas. People come back all the time to get (the ugly bar).”

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some super-gifted people in our area,” Corteen said. “We have gotten great feedback thus far on our products.”

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Other Mothers serves local community

Business owners draw inspiration from support they received after family tragedy.

By Nathan Vine, for you Magazine

Laureen and Randy Rusin opened Other Mothers in memory of their daughter and to serve the community that supported their family during its time of need.

In January 1997, the couple’s daughter Cierra was born 11 weeks premature, and died 11 weeks later from respiratory syncytial virus, which causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract.

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“We had just tremendous support from the community. People heard about us from word of mouth, and a lot of them didn’t even know us,” Laureen said.

During her pregnancy, Laureen had noticed a lack of businesses offering maternity items in the area. After working in the accounting department at Worzalla Publishing for 13 years, Laureen decided she needed to move in a new direction — in November 1998, she and her husband opened Other Mothers Children’s and Maternity Clothing Exchange.

Started by Melinda Wetzel in 1979, Other Mothers now has 12 franchise

locations across the United States. The Rusins operate the only location in Wisconsin.

Starting at 5474 U.S. 10 East, the business grew and eventually moved to their new home, a 6,000-square-foot space at 1917 Post Road in Plover, about six years ago. Since starting the business, the Rusins have also seen their family grow with son Tyler and daughter Miranda, while Randy opened another business,

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At Other Mothers, customers can bring in their children’s clothing — sizes premature to 14 — along with maternity and current women’s clothing, toys, baby items and furniture. The business does not accept clothes with stains, tears, buttons off, or that are stretched or out of style. Clothes must be freshly laundered and free from smoke, stickers, tape, pins and hangars.

Laureen said women’s and trendy clothing is only accepted at the store during the season it is made for. Summer clothing is in season at the store from Feb. 1 to July 31, while winter clothing is in season from Aug. 1 to Jan. 31. Other Mothers pays cash or store credit for items it accepts.

“We have a great experience with our customers. It’s so cool to see a mom coming into the store when she’s pregnant, then later coming in with a stroller, and later their child comes in with them and runs to the play area,” Laureen said.

Along with its regular merchandise,

Other Mothers also offers 25-cent sales on the second and last Friday and Saturday of each month on items which Laureen said are “too loved” to be accepted for regular sale. All proceeds from those sales are donated to the Children’s Miracle Network, and any unsold items are donated to charity.

“Children’s Miracle Network helped us when Cierra was ill, and they do so much for people,” Laureen said.

“We just want to help people who need it like we did.”

Other Mothers is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 715-345-1234, or email othermothers@att.net or rrusin@charter. net.

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In a day and age where a little difference goes a long way, Sharon Rust and her family are trying to make a positive impact in the Mosinee area. With plunging temperatures that can chill you to the bone, LPG Service & Gifts is here to help no matter how far the thermometer drops below zero.

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To assist families struggling during the coldest time of the year, they participate in a program called Heat Up Wisconsin.

“We put in a free furnace every year for a needy family in the area,” Sharon explained. “People just have to submit names and they can submit names anytime if they know of a family that is in need. Lennox supplies the furnace and we supply all the parts and labor.”

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With offering a 24 hour service for house calls, “we go out on service calls for people with no heat all times of the year,” stated Sharon. With winter in full swing, it’s important to move fast with the harsh

By offering a unique selection for all ages as well as a food section that everyone can fall in love with, it’s hard to leave empty handed. Sharon says they are trying to hit a little bit for everybody which they seem to do flawlessly.

This gift shop has even more to offer and is a superb store to find the treasures you seek. Depending on what you’re in need of, LPG Service & Gifts will likely have it in stock. They have been expanding their vast selection as they continue to grow. From apparel to home décor, everyone in the family is bound to discover something they enjoy here.

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Innovation in her DNA Marsha L. Bushman helps grow Prevention Genetics in Marshfield Story by Breanna Speth Photos by Megan McCormick

The healthcare industry is a complex ecosystem that combines clinic and industry, and Marshfield native Marsha Bushman has years of experience navigating this important field that affects every person at some point during their lifetime.

“When you go to the doctor’s office, you don’t really look around,” Bushman says. “From the electronic healthcare system that you check into when you get there to the blood pressure monitors and scales…we really take those things for granted without thinking about what a developer had to go through in order to get that technology into the marketspace.”

For 15 years, Bushman worked for Marshfield Clinic applied sciences, helping grow their mission to transform new ideas into practical, commercially viable products and services, and working with clinicians and scientists to manage intellectual property.

“That was what was so amazing about my job, I understood what it took to get that product to market, and it’s hard, it’s a struggle,” she says. “Whether a company needed to validate their technology, conduct clinical trials, write protocols, or prove to the FDA that their product is safe and viable in order to bring to the health care marketplace, my job was about supporting these companies to help bring these technologies to market so that we can provide better patient care.”

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<<< DNA continued from page 19 Though she loved her job as director of Marshfield Clinic Applied Sciences, Bushman was ready to challenge her professional skill set. In early January, she accepted a brand new position as business development officer at Prevention Genetics, where her role is to strategize ways to grow the rapidly expanding company.

“I really wanted to see how I could take my knowledge and enroll it into something new and exciting,” she says. “Prevention Genetics has had phenomenal growth over the last couple of years.”

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She added that Prevention has had significant success since its inception in 2004, and it was because of this growth that the company was looking to increase the size of their team.

“This was a really great opportunity for me to come in, bring in my experience from Marshfield Clinic and all the time I spent with health care systems across the nation and figure out how we can put that all together to execute a growth strategy for Prevention,” she says.

In her new position, Bushman will have the opportunity to assist clients beyond a typical sales call, as well as differentiate what types of other opportunities exist.

“Prevention Genetics is really looking at scaling up their national and international presence,” Bushman explains. “For a company that formed out of a research endeavor, to be able to grow in the way that it has, and then go national and international and still be privately held and reside in a community the size of Marshfield, is just a really unique story. I saw it as a really exciting opportunity.”

As only the second employee to be hired without a scientific background (the first being Amy Nystrom, CBO), Bushman fills a place in the Prevention Genetics team that will help the company expand even more.

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“If you want a well-rounded company, you have to bring in people that have skills of all varying degrees,” she says.

“I’m looking forward to being a part of this big team that is growing and they are young and ambitious and really looking towards making an impact.”

Though having had a little bit of experience with human genetics through a partnership with Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, Bushman is eager to learn more science through her work at Prevention Genetics.

“It’s going to be tough, but it’s going to be really exciting to learn,” she says.

“What I quickly realized at Marshfield Clinic is that I absolutely loved learning the science.”

Having grown up in the community, graduated from Marshfield High School, and stayed close even during college at UW-Stevens Point, Bushman valued the opportunity to continue challenging her professional skills in her hometown and at such a philanthropic company.

“It’s really about the passion and the compassion that the CEO has for making sure clinicians are providing the right diagnosis,” she explains. “Where other companies might be just about the bottom line, Dr. [James] Weber is much more than that.”

She added that biotechnology has a huge economic impact in the state of Wisconsin and Marshfield is a big part of the success that the state is having.

“We are smaller, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t scale it down to grow our economy and our community,” she says.

“Prevention Genetics has been doing a phenomenal job with that. They want to grow the economy here and that’s so incredible.”

“The more time I spent outside of the community, the more I wanted to bring these resources into the community,” Bushman says. “Where some people take the approach that they’d rather be living somewhere else, I did just the opposite. I look at it and say ‘You know, they are doing some phenomenal things in Madison. Why can’t we replicate some of those things here on a smaller scale?’

“I think genetics is the next big game changer. It’s been around a while, but there are so many unknowns yet and that’s what I think is really exciting.”

When not working, Bushman enjoys participating in Sunrise Rotary, teaching Sunday School at Christ Lutheran Church and serving on the WI Technology Council, WI Women in Government and as Judge at Gov Business Plan contest. She has also been involved with

Rotary Winter Wonderland and served on the Board of Directors for Marshfield Area United Way, UW Foundation and Human Services Academy.

Her penchant for community involvement stems from her first adult job at Marshfield Area United Way. “I’ve just been so lucky that I’ve been able to go from one job to the next and that I just loved the next one even more than the last,” she says.

With family being a huge part of Bushman’s life, she values the work/life balance that she is able to have in Marshfield.

“One of my goals is to show my girls [daughters Taylor (13) and Ashlyn (10)] that it doesn’t matter where you live or the size of your community – you can be successful at doing what you do regardless of where you are,” she says. “A big goal for me is making sure that I am dedicating the time to them that they need to really prosper as young ladies.”

Bushman’s professional goals also focus on fostering growth and development.

“At Prevention Genetics, I really want to help them grow and be a part of the strategic leadership that really takes them to the next level,” she says. “The one thing you can always count on is that you are going to have something healthcare related at some point in your life, it’s a guarantee. Genetics does play a huge part in how healthcare will be delivered moving forward.”

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By Scott D. Stuempfig, MD Comprehensive Pain Management Physician

Is constant pain keeping you from enjoying the daily activities of living? If you suffer with chronic pain, “sharp”, “stabbing” and “aching” are probably part of your daily life. If untreated or undertreated, pain can negatively impact every aspect of your life. Chronic pain can lead to depression and anxiety, loss of sleep and productivity, inability to work, problems in your relationships, weakness and fatigue. What had been simple tasks, such as making the bed, Scott D. Stuempfig, MD grocery shopping Comprehensive Pain Management Physician or dressing, may be difficult because they now aggravate your pain. When should you seek treatment for pain? Most physicians recommend you seek medical advice if your pain lasts six weeks or longer.

You may want to consider seeking the advice of a pain management physician. Pain management or pain medicine is a branch of medicine that applies science to the reduction of pain. It covers a wide spectrum of conditions. Doctors who specialize in pain management recognize the complex nature of acute and chronic pain. The goal of pain management is to minimize pain, rather than eliminate it. That is because quite often it is not possible to completely do away with pain. Two other goals are to improve function and increase quality of life. These three goals go hand-in-hand. If you are interested in learning more about pain management, free resources are available online at www.bonejoint.net/pain.

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Winter Sports Injuries During the course of our Wisconsin winter, many of us will take advantage of wintertime activities, ranging from sledding, snow skiing and tobogganing to ice hockey, ice skating and snow boarding. However, if the proper precautions are not taken to ensure warmth and safety, severe injuries can occur.

“While many people turn to the local gym for exercise during Daniel D. Priebe, DO the winter seaBoard Certified son, a growing Orthopaedic Surgeon number of people Bone & Joint Clinic are realizing the fun, as well as the physical benefits of participating in a variety of winter sports,” says Daniel D. Priebe, DO, one of the orthopaedic surgeons on staff at Bone & Joint Clinic. “While winter provides some of the most incredible opportunities to enjoy a workout in the outdoors, proper preparation will aid in ensuring that you remain healthy and are able to enjoy your sport or winter activity until the last bit of snow and ice has melted in the spring.”

Winter sports injuries get a lot of attention at hospital emergency rooms, doctors’ offices and clinics. In 2014, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 51,524 injuries from ice hockey; 49,600 injuries from ice skating; 74,000 injuries from sledding, snow tubing and tobogganing; 35,483 injuries from snowmobiling; 143,990 injuries from snow boarding; and 144,379 injuries from snow skiing. These injuries included sprains and strains, dislocations and fractures. A majority of these injuries can easily be prevented if participants prepare for their activity by keeping in good physical condition, staying alert and stopping when they are tired or in pain.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and Bone & Joint Clinic physicians urge children and

adults to follow these tips for preventing winter sports injuries: • Never participate alone in winter sports.

• Keep in shape and condition muscles before partaking in winter activities.

• Warm up thoroughly before playing. Cold muscles, tendons and ligaments are vulnerable to injury.

• Wear appropriate protective gear, including goggles, helmets, gloves and padding.

• Check that equipment is in good working order and used properly.

• Wear several layers of light, loose and water- and wind-resistant clothing for warmth and protection.

Layering allows you to accommodate your body’s constantly changing temperature. Wear proper footwear that provides warmth and dryness.

• Know and abide by all rules of the sport in which you are participating.

• Take a lesson (or several) from a qualified instructor, especially in sports like skiing and snow boarding. Learning how to fall correctly and safely can reduce the risk of injury.

• Pay attention to warnings about upcoming storms and severe drops in temperature to ensure safety.

• Seek shelter and medical attention immediately if you, or anyone with you, is experiencing hypothermia or frostbite. Make sure everyone is aware of proper procedures for getting help, if injuries occur.

• Drink plenty of water before, during and after activities.

• Avoid participating in sports when you are in pain or exhausted.

Of all the winter sports participated in by amateur athletes, some of the most popular in central Wisconsin are downhill skiing and snowboarding. Other common activities engaged in by those who love the snow and ice include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hockey, and ice-skating.

In the unfortunate event that you are injured while playing your winter sport, Dr. Priebe offers some basic principles to remember that will get you back into the action as quickly as possible. First, if the injury seems severe, or doesn’t steadily progress in the days following the injury, get medical attention. Delaying treatment to an injury is the surest way to delay your return to participation as well as putting you in a position that will leave you susceptible to an additional injury in the future. Second, for any new injury, apply the rule of RICE as quickly as possible: R=rest I=ice C=compression E=elevation. Following the RICE formula will reduce swelling and allow a more rapid healing to occur. Third, know when to say “when”. Continuing to participate while injured exposes you to further damage to the affected area, and could therefore expose you to an extended absence from your sport until the injury can be taken care of.

Bone & Joint Clinic a leading provider of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine, serving north central Wisconsin since 1969. The clinic provides a broad continuum of musculoskeletal services across multiple orthopaedic specialties including joint replacement, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity care, foot and ankle care, trauma care, and spine care/pain management— offering the most advanced technologies available, with clinic locations in Wausau, Medford, and Merrill. For more information call 1-800-445-6442 or visit us online at www.bonejoint.net.

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Melissa Blenker blazes her own trail at Community Insurance & Associates

by Karla Swita, For YOU Magazine

Melissa Blenker, 31, may be following in her father’s footsteps as a new partner in his insurance agency, Community Insurance & Associates, but she’s always been a bit of trailblazer herself.

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As a freshman at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Blenker played on the boy’s golf team because there wasn’t one for girls. So the following year she started a girl’s varsity team with a few others.

On par with the competition, they qualified for the state tournament as sophomores and won the title as juniors. Blenker, who spent as much of her childhood on the links as she did at her dad’s office, won an individual state title for the Red Raiders.

Showing serious potential, Blenker turned the heads of college

recruiters and earned a scholarship to play women’s golf at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was a national twotime letterwinner. “I was competing at a level that very few get to experience and it was a lot of pressure. Even though we were on the same team, we were still competing for five spots to travel to tournaments,” she says. “But what I’ll remember the most are the really great people I met along the way.”

After graduating with a Fine Arts degree, she went on to coach five seasons for the women’s golf team at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. “I loved working with the girls and sharing my knowledge of the game with them. The best part was when they would find success after a suggestion I made,” Blenker says.

Today, there’s not much time to get out on the greens with running two agencies in the Stevens Point area and raising her 10 month-old son, Colin. When he’s ready, she plans on teaching him how to play, just like her father, Phil Martin, did for her.

Golf is a fundamental part of business for Blenker, who recognizes that sometimes the best way to get to know someone is over a round of golf. “It seems cliché for insurance agents, but it really is a part of doing business.”

She credits a strong support system for helping with life’s balancing act of work and play. “Besides my husband being so supportive, we both have wonderful help from our families,” she says.

Respecting the other’s schedule is key to making it run smoothly at the Blenker home. Her husband was also groomed in a family business, Blenker Companies of Amherst. “We work together as a team making sure that we do the same things for each other,” she says.

Melissa Blenker with her husband, Justin, and ten-month old son Colin at their home in Amherst.

5 Life Lessons That Golf Taught Me 1.

Hard work pays off. You have to put in the time if you want to succeed.

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3. Honesty. Every time I played I had to be honest with myself and with the game.

4. Responsibility was a huge part of golf, especially in college. I didn’t have my parents there to push me; I had to get the job done on my own.

5. Consequences apply both on and off the course. Whether it’s executing a difficult shot, determining if the risk is worth the reward, or what I’m going to say to a client requires me to think about the consequences of my actions.

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EATS Fundraiser

UWMC Foundation’s annual Educational Assistance Through Scholarships fundraiser will be featuring culinary samples from dozens of chefs and live music at 518 South Seventh Avenue on March 5. Ticket prices are $40 in advance, $45 at the door, $55 patrons and $75 gourmet patrons.

“Emerging Talents” Exhibit

Soak up the creative energy in an exhibit by talented local students from March 7-11 and March 14-18. It will be held at New Visions Gallery (1000 North Oak Avenue) from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Take time to dance to “The American Led Zeppelin” on March 2 at 7:30 p.m.

They will be bringing the soul of the iconic band to the stage of the Grand Theater (401 North 4th Street).

Celebrate springtime by treating yourself with arts and crafts at the Marshfield Mall (503 E Ives Street). The event will be held on March 12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 13 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Journey to The Stars Planetarium Program

Expand your knowledge of our vastly large universe and explore outer space at the UWSP science building (2001 4th Avenue). It’s a free show at 2 p.m. on March 6 and March 13.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Step inside the classic Shakespeare story at Jenkins Theatre (1800 Portage Street) on March 4-6 and March 10-12.

Ticket prices are $21 for adults, $20 for seniors and $16 for youth.

Granite Peak Family Festival Weekend

Mark your calendar to enjoy a weekend of festivities at Granite Peak (3605 North Mountain Road) from March 4-6. The package includes lodging, lift tickets, ski/ board rental, horse drawn wagon rides, fireworks and more. For pricing, please call 715-845-2846.

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Symphonic Orchestra Concert Relax and unwind to the sweet sound of stringed instruments at the Helen Connor Laird Theater (2000 West Fifth Street).

Tickets are $7 and the show begins at 7:30pm on March 11.

Point Bock Run

Enjoy the scenery in a 5-mile run that goes along the Wisconsin River on March 5. It starts at the Stevens Point Brewery (2617 Water Street) at 12 p.m.

Wisconsin Rapids Empty Bowls

Help fight hunger in South Wood County on March 5 at First English Lutheran Church (440 Garfield Street) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy soup in a bowl handcrafted by a local potter. $10 donation for ages three and up plus you are able to keep the bowl in thanks of your support.

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A Brave Heart Karla Lodholz fights for heart health with the American Heart Association

Story by Karla Swita, For YOU Magazine Photos by Marie Walkowski, Walkowski Photography

Working in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years made Karla Lodholz aware of the fragility of life. But it wasn’t until she experienced loss firsthand that she deeply connected with her mission to save lives.

While working for the United Way of Marathon County in 2003, Lodholz’s favorite uncle died of a massive heart attack at 49 years old. Shortly after, she followed her passion to the American Heart Association to help in the battle against heart disease. Lodholz, 47, recently celebrated 10 years with AHA as regional vice president.

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fearless,” she says. “This is very personal to me.”

Then, in 2014, Lodholz’s mom, Kay Machyniak, had a heart attack while vacationing in Las Vegas. “My world collided when I got the call. I couldn’t get to her fast enough. When I walked into her room in the ICU, I really wasn’t prepared.”

Through working at AHA, Lodholz knew about groundbreaking research, statistics and studies related to heart disease, yet that wasn’t enough to ease the shock of

seeing her mom in an induced coma and breathing by a ventilator.

“That moment when you face losing someone so close to you really does shake you to your core,” she says.

Fortunately, Machyniak survived and was escorted by Lodholz back home to Wausau six weeks after heart surgery. Her mother’s experience led Lodholz to “laser focus” on fundraising efforts, along with a new outlook on life, Lodholz says.

“On one side, I lost someone to heart

disease and on the other side, I got a second chance with my mom,” she says.

In an initiative of AHA called “Life is Why,” advocates share personal stories about being touched by heart disease and why they want to fight it.

“My mom is why,” says Lodholz.

With heart disease being the No.

longer life. Spreading the facts about prevention is one of her favorite jobs “because 80 percent of heart disease is preventable with lifestyle changes,” she says.

From corporate fundraising and building awareness, to securing legislation and implementing programs like CPR training across Wisconsin and parts of Illinois and Minnesota, Lodholz is leaving her footprint.

Lodholz encourages all women to know their risk factors for heart disease by visiting the website: www.goredforwomen.org.

1 killer of women – according to the American Heart Association – and almost losing her mom to it, Lodholz is a fierce fighter against it.

“I’m a daughter, mother and member of this community,” she says. “I owe it to myself to prevent heart disease.”

Lodholz says she believes everyone has a reason to live a healthier,

“I’m making an impact today, but I really want to leave a legacy of impacting people’s lives,” she says. “I don’t have to apologize for asking for money because I know that what we’re doing could be part of the next big breakthrough.”

Another person close to Lodholz’s heart is her son Derek, 21, who lives in Florida.

“I used to worry if I missed something in raising him like so many working mothers do, but I really don’t think I have. This is such meaningful work too,” she says. “I hope that I’m the role model for him that my mom was for me.”

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Maggie Raikowski never had professional beauty services outside of haircuts. The mother of five and grandmother of nine is semi-retired, but works part-time as a waitress at Junction City’s Bunny Hop Café.

Raikowski doesn’t wear makeup and doesn’t get her nails done professionally. When she saw the opportunity to upgrade her look with You Magazine’s makeover at Stevens Point-based Salon Envy, she decided to take advantage.

She said she wanted to learn how to take care of her look as she ages.

The 54-year-old Portage County native put herself and her red hair in the hands of the salon’s stylists for a complete transformation.

Out of the red Raikowski’s hair goals presented a challenge to stylists Jessica Richie, owner of Salon Envy, and Lauren Karaliunas, the salon manager. Raikowski wanted to transform her dark red, medium-length locks to a shorter and lighter look.

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But red hair dye can be hard to transform to blond, the stylists said.

Nonetheless, they were up to the challenge. Richie started by working on Raikowski’s new style, snipping her hair down a shorter, tighter, more sophisticated look. She used a razor against a comb to add layers and texture to the back.

The new style, featuring trimmed bangs, would provide natural style and would be easy to manage, Richie said.

Karaliunas stripped the red color out of Raikowski’s hair using a lightener, then foiled in the new light brown color and blond highlights.

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Raikowski selects “Stay the Night” for her new nail polish color.

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Raikowski’s nails, using a base coat and two coats of OPI’s liquid sand polish called Stay the Night. Hetzel left off the top coat to keep the sandpaper-like feel of the polish.

The polish will last longer than others, Hetzel said, because of the liquid sand. It could stay on up to three weeks.

Light make-up provides refreshed look Karaliunas decided to make Raikowski’s makeup light because she usually wears none at all. She started with a light cream powder, then used a highlighter to accentuate Raikowski’s features.

Then she added a natural eye shadow to Raikowski’s lids, fol-

lowed by brown eyeliner on top and a light layer on the bottom.

“The brown accentuates the blue in her eyes,” Karaliunas said.

She also added a bit of mascara to Raikowski’s eyelashes, which didn’t need much because they’re already long.

She also applied a rose-colored lipstick.

“It’s just a nice little shimmer, nothing too major,” Karaliunas said.

To finish the look, Karaliunas defined Raikowski’s eyebrows by tweezing a few strays and adding a bit deeper color.

“It feels good,” Raikowski said when her makeover was complete. “It’s something new.

It’s refreshing. It felt good to be Maggie Raikowski after her makeover. pampered.”

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Andrea Jensen is proud to be a woman business owner in a field generally dominated by men. Since 2009, Andrea has been president and general manager of Tri-City Refrigeration, Inc., a heating and air conditioning business. The company serves a large swath of Wood County’s residential and commercial businesses.

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While Jensen, 39, is proud to be leading the company, she’s also humble about her role. The company’s success is a reflection of the dedication and expertise of all its employees, she said. The staff is a team with the common goal to provide the best products and services to its clients. Her brother, Scott Virnig, runs the technical side of the company.

Tri-City Refrigeration, 3019 State 73, Wisconsin Rapids, is a state-certified Wisconsin Woman Owned Business Enterprise for residential and commercial hearing, air conditioning, ventilation, duct cleaning and commercial refrigeration.

“It’s been a part of my life for a long time,” Jensen says. “My parents purchased it in 1974 and, as soon as I was old enough, I started doing things like vacuuming the office, and mowing the grass.”

In college, she worked part time in the business office and,

after her father passed away and her mom wanted to retire, Jensen stepped up and assumed leadership of the company. She graduated from the University of WisconsinStevens Point with a degree in business administration.

She grins when she adds that a “perk” of the business is that lines to the bathroom are always short when she attends business conventions.

Success in a man-dominated field has come through consistently being open to new ideas and learning, Jensen said.

When asked about advice she would pass on to women in business, she says, “Learn as much as you can and be as smart as you can and keep on learning. If you aren’t learning you aren’t living. If you make a mistake, learn from it and keep on.”

Jensen’s easy-going, relaxed demeanor belies a business owner who strives for perfection.

“My dad always said to do the job right the first time and that was his goal. I really work towards that, but as humans, no one is perfect but I like to be able to sleep at night knowing that we did the right thing for our customer,” Jensen says.

Jensen’s husband, Andy, also works in the field for a Wisconsin Rapids company with headquarters in Green Bay, that provides similar services for large industrial companies. The couple met in 1996 while playing in a summer volleyball league.

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Echo Means of Marshfield has been on the other end of USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s YOU Magazine makeovers for several years. As the former owner of Contours Body Sculpting in Marshfield, she had performed body contouring services for our makeover recipients.

But this time, it was her turn to be on the receiving end.

Going through the two-day process, which included hair, makeup, eyebrows, nails, reflexology and body sculpting, was eye-opening, she said.

“It really gave me a deeper appreciation for the process,” Echo said.

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“Now I know what goes on on the other side.”

The married mother of two (a son, 20, and daughter, 14) said she has had an emotional last couple years and this was a great way to switch gears, and it provided a fresh start to 2016.

“I was very excited. I turned 40 this year, and I wanted a new look,” Echo said. “It was cool to see what it was like on this end.”

As for the final look, Echo, who works as a chiropractic assistant, couldn’t have been happier.

“I loved it. I couldn’t stop taking selfies all day,” she said.

hair Cut, added layers make styling easier Echo came in for a consultation a few days before her makeover appointment with a few pictures and some ideas for a change. She and Ashley Vruwink, owner of V & Company Salon and Spa, decided to go with a fun, layered cut and a subtle ombre color.

When she arrived, Echo’s hair was all one length and color. Ashley began by cleaning up Echo’s length, which she wanted to keep. She then added textured layers throughout, leaving just a little more length in the front. Echo has extremely thick hair, so Ashley then used different texturizing techniques to remove weight from Echo’s hair and to achieve the layered look Echo wanted to achieve.

Next came the color process. Ashley first applied a very deep brown with a hint of violet to the roots. She then went through the ends of Echo’s hair applying balayage highlights to achieve the ombre effect. After Echo’s color processed, Ashley rinsed Echo’s hair and applied a toner through her ends to reduce warmth in the highlights. After rinsing the toner and towel drying, Ashley used

the razor to texturize a little more. She then blew out Echo’s hair with a flat brush and added messy curls with the flat iron.

“It cooperates more now that it is thinned out and has more layers,” Echo told a reporter after the makeover. “It makes my life a lot easier.”

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Cosmetologist finds just the right hues Paige Lieders, cosmetologist at Merle Norman Cosmetics and Day Spa Boutique, started makeup with Echo’s eyes.

Doing it this way makes it easier to clean up any fall out, she said. Paige started with a light cream color Chamios as the base. She said using a lighter color evens out the color of her lids and helps blend the rest of the shadows.

Next, Paige used a light brown color Truffle as the transition shade in the crease of Echo’s eyes. This helps open up her eyes and gives them more dimension.

On top of that, she used a little darker color Cocoa to deepen the crease color.

Then, to bring out her eye color, Paige used a deep purple color Aubergine just in the outer corner and brought it just a bit into the crease. She also brought that color down on her bottom lash line to create a smoky look. Paige used Cocoa by going over the darker color to help blend it. Going from lighter to darker will have a beautiful transition and will help blend the darker colors, which can be difficult to blend, Paige said.

Paige used a darker shimmery color Desert Shimmer in the corner to the ball of Echo’s eyes. To brighten them up even more, she used a highlight color City

Lights in the inner corner of her eye. She did a little wing for her lid eyeliner with a Pro Pen Eyeliner in black, and a little Black Soft Touch Eye Pencil on the lower water line. She also used the new Fat Lash Mascara in black.

For foundation, Paige used an Aqua Foundation with a wet sponge and to set it she used Ultra Powder Foundation with a big kabuki brush. She bronzed Echo’s face with some bronzer and Teakwood blush. To fill in her brows, Paige used a little Brown Brow Powder to shape and fill in any sparse areas. For lips, she mixed Berry Kiss, Mocha and Bistro Berry Lip Pencil Plus for a custom lip color.

Echo said she had been nervous about the makeup portion of the makeover because her husband of about 12 years does not like when she wears makeup.

“But, he loved it,” she said.

Echo said because she is bi-racial she has difficulty matching makeup to her skin, but she said Paige did “a great job” of finding just the right color.

“And she did a good job explaining the steps (to replicate her new look),” Echo said. “My makeup has never looked so good.”

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“Echo already was one who fills and maintains her brows, but she was in need of a clean-up,” Jayme said.

She started by waxing, slightly cleaning up her brows and trimming the hairs, which keeps the shape really clean.

She then applied dye in a dark brown shade.

“Echo is the perfect client to receive a brow tint because her brows are fine and a bit lighter than her hair color,” Jayme said.

After her tint was processed, Jayme cleaned her up and applied moisturizer.

After the brow makeover, Jayme said there will be no need for Echo to fill her brows in in the morning and the pigment should last four to six weeks. It also enhances the eyebrow shape, adds a lifted, “open” appearance and frames the face.

“She did a very good job,” Echo said of the brow makeover.

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“I just love Robin’s pedicures,” Echo said after her makeover. “It’s just heaven.”

After the soak, her calluses were removed, her cuticles were pushed back and trimmed, and her toenails were trimmed.

Echo then received a massage with chocolate mint lotion and a paraffin wax in chocolate. Then her toenails were finished off with OPI nail polish.

“I only get a pedicure a couple time a year, maybe. So that was a treat,” Echo said.

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Treatment helps busy mom recharge Echo said the benefits of her reflexology treatment at Soothing Hands Reflexology were immediately noticeable after her makeover.

“It’s just relaxing and your feet feel so good,” Echo said.

Several studies funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health indicate that reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, and enhance relaxation and sleep.

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Soothing Hands Reflexology gives you that hour to forget about the rest of the world and be reenergized. It’s an affordable way to get some time to yourself and it works into pretty much anyone’s schedule.

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Contour results in 7-inch loss Echo said she was most nervous about her body contouring session at Relief Soft Tissue Therapies, as that was the part of the YOU Magazine makeover she used to provide.

But that all changed when she saw the final results of her full body contour – she lost a total of 7 inches from her arms, waist and thighs with the help of Relief owner Rachel Bredl-Hryndej.

Body sculpting reduces cellulite as well as tightens, tones and defines the body. Relief use a combination of products from Biogenie that are specifically formulated for use with the Biogenie body contouring machine.

The products include a detoxifying liquid that is applied with the machine’s electrodes, another liquid to help the body’s lymphatic system process and excrete excess fluids and toxins, a lotion to emulsify cellulite that is activated by use of the modeling head portion of the machine, an oil that is applied prior to using the suction application of the machine that aids in dissipation of cellulite and provides glide for the modeling head, and the final phase is the applica-

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All of the products are naturally based and help the body to eliminate toxins, excess fluid and restore nutrients lost through aging and sun damage.

“Cellulite is emulsified and then excreted by the body by way of the micro currents from the machine combined with light suction and the products we apply,” Rachel said. “From there the toxins are filtered through the lymphatic system

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The full body contouring treatment takes about an hour and the results last, on average, for three weeks. Biogenie does offer a retail product line, so if customers are in love with the products after a facial or body contour, Relief can order products for daily use at home.

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Made with Love R.D.’s Diner offers comfort food, atmosphere

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When a customer walks into R.D.’s Diner, the owners hope they have a sense of comfort, from the surroundings of a classic diner to a menu filled with comfort food.

Ryan Drifka and his mother, Donna Rolstad, opened the business in November at 2404 Post Road in Stevens Point, in the former location of Jo Jo’s Family Restaurant.

“We wanted a place that was family friendly and homey, where you could get a really good meal, the way it used to be,” said Rolstad.

Drifka, who has worked locally in the food service industry for years, said opening up his own restaurant has been a good learning experience.

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opened in a space that has long been a local restaurant, and that the business has retained elements of the old menu and decor from Jo Jo’s, including booths embroidered with Harley-Davidson logos.

Some of the most popular items on the menu at R.D.’s Diner include broasted chicken, pork chops and spaghetti. A variety of sandwiches — from turkey clubs to French dips to hamburgers — are also on the menu, along with a Friday fish fry. The restaurant offers three soups daily, with the most popular chicken dumpling always available.

There’s a full breakfast menu with everything from pancakes, waffles, French toast, and steak and eggs. Build-your-own options for omelets, hash brown skillets and egg breakfast sandwiches are also available.

For dessert, the specialty of the restaurant are the pies and cheesecakes.

Some of the most popular offerings thus far are the traditional apple pie, chocolate peanut butter pie and lemon cheesecake.

“We’re not making something from a box. It’s homemade food that is satisfying,” Drifka said.

Drifka said he also places importance on being a part of the community and giving back to it, and has held promotions to donate portions of the restaurant’s sales to the Portage County Humane Society and the Wounded Warrior Project.

R.D.’s Diner is open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 715-544-6709 or email rdsdiner@gmail.com. You can also find the restaurant on Facebook by searching “R.D.’s Diner LLC.”

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“It was an unusual space so it was easier to gut it and start over,” Haumschild said. “We had to keep the layout similar because of the doorways but we made it more efficient with the space.”

The entrance to the custom tile shower with a glass hinged door was rotated to face into the room. The tile done in a neutral shade of taupe is accented with a glass tile pattern of blue, taupe and grey, which is a theme throughout the room.

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The bathroom in home of Brad Burrill and Teresa King of Weston is located off of the master bedroom with a separate entrance to the hallway.

Haumschild needed to redesign the room to match the transitional style of the home while improving the efficiency of the space.

“We eliminated the wasted space and made it more user-friendly,” Haumschild said. “It took on a totally different look.”

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Replacing the single free standing dark wood vanity with a white double vanity, Haumschild chose a laminate countertop in shades of taupe, grey and blue to coordinate with the color theme.

“It has different shades in the counter top and has movement like the shower tile,” she said.

A framed mirror above the vanity and a white built in bead board shelving unit complete the bathroom. Tying in the color scheme the walls of the room are painted a shade of light blue with white trim and grey flooring.

The room is lit by a rectangular white globed lighting fixture and numerous recessed canned lights with built-in streamlined ventilation fans throughout the room.

“It’s more of a transitional style with a mix of clean lines, but it’s still warm and inviting,” Haumschild said. “Everything is pulled together to make it a relaxed and enjoyable environment.”

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YOU Magazine and Wisconsin Media advertising manager Tara Mondloch was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2015. Here she shares her first-person experience of enduring the life-changing diagnosis, undergoing a double mastectomy and all the struggles, and unexpected joy, along the way.

November 3. During my monthly self-exam, I discovered four lumps in my left breast. How in the world can that be? I was just in the doctor’s office a few days ago for my annual physical exam and there was nothing. I need confirmation so I ask my significant other, Pep, to verify which is about the most unromantic thing ever.

Unfortunately, he feels the same thing.

I call the Marshfield Clinic and change my upcoming screening mammogram to a diagnostic mammogram. I let my boss, Laurie, know what’s going on. I’m normally not “off the grid” from work and would need some time for the appointment coming up. I assure her - and myself - that it’s fine. Everything will be fine.

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with the radiologist who confirms what I was pretty sure of. But while I had found four lumps, he found seven though one he assures me is a cyst and nothing to worry about.

Next comes my options – have an MRI to see the extent of what is going on and then proceed with a possible biopsy, or have the biopsy now.

I’m not one for waiting so I take Option B. They leave the room and I text Pep and tell him what’s going on – that they think there’s enough suspicion to consider the lumps cancerous.

At this point I’m holding it together by a string because if I crack then the flood waters aren’t going to stop. And I had a benign lump removed from my right breast when I was 18 so it could be nothing, right?

I’m by myself wishing I had asked Pep to come along, but at the same time glad I didn’t.

The biopsies take almost two hours. They take six samples and then a sample of one of the lymph nodes that looked suspicious as well.

I’m bandaged up by Shelly the nurse and given my instructions and ice packs. She tells me that I’ll get the results Thursday or Friday which stinks because Thursday we are heading to Madison for the state high school football game, which Pep’s oldest son is playing in.

We have Pep’s boys that night.

I need to keep things covered and put the ice away. We’ve

decided not to say anything to any of the kids until we know what’s going on.

November 19. Thursday morning we get the boys off to school and start packing the car for the trip to Madison.

We’re both trying to not talk about the elephant in the room. We both want to know, but at the same time we don’t want to know.

We head out at 9:00 a.m. to get Jacob from school. It’s 10:00 a.m. and we are almost to Pittsville when the Marshfield Clinic calls.

It’s what we both feared.

I’m listening to the radiologist tell me that three of the sites are benign. I’m pretty quick and figured the other three were cancerous. And I am right.

Now keep in mind that it’s Pep and I in the car as well as Jacob, who’s 11. We can’t let him know what’s going on yet.

marriages and we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, happy, and then this. He doesn’t deserve this.

I tell my siblings with the sworn secrecy to not say anything to my mother, kids or grandfather. My brother and sister are there for me in their own very special way. Humor is really the most important thing. We’ve gone through enough to know that you need to move on and focus on getting it fixed and not pout about it.

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The doctor tells me that it’s DCISStage 0, so I guess if I were to pick this is what I would pick, right? I mean it’s Stage 0!

So that’s what we do. Or I try to do, at least.

He tells me that I have an appointment on Monday at the Breast Clinic. At that time I’ll see the nurse, the surgeon, the oncologist and the radiology oncologist.

We are trying to absorb all of this and still keep the filter engaged so Jake doesn’t know what’s going on. I’m sitting in the front seat crying. I cannot believe that I have breast cancer. This doesn’t happen to me. I don’t have time for that.

How are we going to tell the kids? My girls are 18 and 22, Pep’s boys are 14 and 11. Dear God, how can I tell my mom or my grandfather?

We just need to make it through the day so I can process all of this without the kids hearing. I feel horrible for dumping all of this on Pep. We’ve both been through enough with some bad

November 20. Pep left for deer camp this morning. He asked if he should stay home with me, I tell him no.

Last year he came home from deer camp because I broke a wrist. I wasn’t going to ruin another year.

I had planned to have the day off, but because I’m now going to be at the surgeon all morning on Monday I need to come in and get some things taken care of for Thanksgiving Day as well as next week. I let the other managers at work know what’s going on. I wonder if I’ll ever get used to saying the words, “I have breast cancer.” I hope not.

I have to go in for another lab. They want to have another sample of the lymph node so the results are back for my appointment on Monday.

That evening, Pep comes home from

deer camp. He said he couldn’t stay there knowing I was home alone. He’s such a good guy, but I feel like a tool. We finally have a chance to talk and he’s so sorry that all of this is happening and I have to have surgery. I remind him it’s a small one – just removing the lumps. Not a big deal.

November 21. Mom’s coming over today. We have a two hour drive together to meet my youngest, Jess, for shopping.

I try to think of things to talk about and keep it lively.

We have a nice day shopping and eating lunch with Jess. I try to keep it shorter than normal. It’s really hard to pretend that everything is okay.

On the way home I start the conversation with my mother, who we affectionately call “Pamcakes.”

Me: “So I have to tell you something.”

Pamcakes: “Okay, is everything okay?

Oh my God, Tara, are you pregnant?”

Me: “Mom, I had a hysterectomy six years ago, remember?”

Pamcakes: “Oh, that’s right. So what’s wrong?”

I continue to tell her I have DCIS. I figured leaving the cancer word out of the conversation was for the best. She does much better than I expected. I assure her it’ll be fine, everything will be fine, and I see the doc in a couple of days.

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Why am I having such a hard time with this? I think I’m taking this news even harder than the breast cancer itself. I’m only 42. I should not have to be dealing with having mastectomies!

Pep and I have only been together for two and a half years.

What is he signing up for? What is he going to think when he sees me like this? What am I going to think?

Dear God, this cannot be happening.

Pep and I decide we need to tell the boys. We sit them down and explain what’s going on. We tell them a few details, that I’ll have some bandages and we’ll need their help around the house while I heal.

Jake asked some questions about the “mechanics” of it all and I think they got it. They did good. It’ll be different when they see it, but it went good.

I call Aryn that night and tell her the news. I remind her that it’s all Stage 0. She does amazing. She’s calm, asked questions. I held it together which I was pretty proud of. It’s still hard to say it out loud but if I crack so will they and I don’t want them to be scared.

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November 27. The day after Thanksgiving, I find another lump, on the right this time. Pep verifies.

Lovely. It’s going to be a long weekend.

On Monday, I call the clinic and tell them what I found. They call me and ask me to come in for an exam. They do an ultrasound and take three biopsy samples to be on the safe side.

I’m done with it all. Take them both off. I cannot deal with this constant back and forth.

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I travel back to Marshfield mid-day to see the plastic surgeon about reconstruction. Oh my god. This is more gruesome than my images of the mastectomy. What in the hell have I signed up for? But I know if I don’t, I’ll regret it. It’s just so much to take in all by myself. I can’t have someone with me right now.

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For example, almost everyone used to take their vehicles in for regular tune-ups. Vehicles had mechanical ignition systems, which meant ignition points, spark plugs and coils had to be replaced and the timing adjusted every few years. As long as the vehicle was in for a tune-up, the vehicle was inspected and you took care of any needed repairs at the same time.

Today’s engines have electronic ignition systems and engine control computers. Spark plugs can last for up to 100,000 miles.

Vehicle reliability has vastly improved in the last few decades, and surveys report fewer problems with new vehicles than ever before. That also means that our vehicles don’t experience a huge performance drop when they’re ready for some car care.

But it doesn’t mean that they don’t need it.

Drivers need to rely on calendars and mileage intervals to know when to schedule maintenance. Owner’s manuals contain recommendations on when different types of maintenance should be performed. Also, your vehicle service provider can provide advice about auto maintenance schedules. They know that benefits of staying on top of preventive maintenance are substantial. First, you’ll get better engine performance and fuel economy. Those two things alone return the cost of preventive maintenance: in fuel savings and safety. Also, routine maintenance has been proven to prevent major car repairs later on. Again, the cost savings can be significant. As the old saying goes, “Spend a penny, save a dime.”

Modern vehicle engines may be more durable and reliable than their predecessors, but they’re more sophisticated and complex as well. For this reason, preventive maintenance today is even more critical than the old tune-up. Modern engine systems

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Before buying a pre-leased vehicle, be sure to inspect it for signs of damage that result from lack of proper care. We can all be grateful for the improved reliability of our modern vehicles.

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How to Make the Most of a Gym Membership

By Raquel Nowak, South Wood Country YMCA

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any of us have joined a gym/ fitness center and not taken advantage of the membership we paid for, and we are left feeling frustrated at wasted money and unmet health goals. The problem may be that a regular gym doesn’t provide all the resources necessary for a family to successfully meet their fitness needs or that no matter our intentions, many of us have to get over being intimidated by the gym atmosphere.

Leave your insecurities at the door.

This can be easier said than done, but

remember there is no such thing as a “perfect person”. You will discover that the people at the fitness center are all at different levels, ages, body types and are there for a common goal of improving their wellbeing. Whether you are going to walk on a treadmill alone, lift weights with a trainer, or shake it up in a fitness class, be confident in yourself for taking the steps toward getting healthy. Ask questions and engage with staff members, they are a great resource that is included with your membership. Engaging with staff or other members will certainly

help you feel welcome as you commit to the membership and gym of your choice.

Set a schedule and make goals. Be realistic, decide what kind of exercise you get the most out of, pick the days and times that you can commit to that align with your family’s schedule. This will help to prevent you from getting overwhelmed by the vast array of options, not to mention the sights, sounds and smells that can make going to the gym intimidating. It may be tempting to go all-in on your first visit, be realistic with your goals to ensure they are attainable. This will

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Get the whole family involved. Your entire family will benefit from the improved lifestyle a gym membership offers. Encourage your significant other by helping set aside time for both of you to work out together.

Make exercise a priority in your relationship. If you have kids, they will want to get active too when they see that you are serious about exercise and making health and wellness a priority. Kids can join team sports, go to camps or do age appropriate work outs in group exercise classes.

Check with the gym to see if childcare is available while you work out.

Be kind to yourself. It’s relatively easy to make the decision once to go to the gym.

Keeping your commitment and confidence to keep going can be tricky. The secret; take care of yourself. This will minimize the risk of running out of steam or becoming too sore right out of the gates.

Soreness can last for days after you work out, especially if you are trying something new.

Be sure to stretch, use traditional static stretches or with the help of a foam roller, this

can work wonders in terms of your body’s recovery time. Be realistic and kind to your body, this will make the idea of going back the next day considerably less intimidating.

Finally, have fun!

Be sure to seek out a gym that has a nice variety of activities for you and your family. Working out shouldn’t be a chore.

Making it fun will lead to using your membership more often and consistently. Work out with a friend, spend time with the kids in the pool, or in a pick-up game of basketball.

If you are having fun you will want to be there!

Time at thy gym will lead to a healthier you and can lay a foundation of healthy living for your entire family as long as you do your best to utilize all the resources that come with your membership. The YMCA is here to support you on your wellness journey.

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Multi-tasking:

Tips to FIT IN

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By Cheryl Jaworski, RN, Certified Personal Trainer, Co-Owner-Wausau Health & Fitness

Life is busy at all stages. Especially when you have children, pets, spouses, housework, career and other commitments that steal personal time.

Fact is, if we fail at maintaining our own health and fitness, who will take care of the lengthy list of obligations I just mentioned? I know, easier said than done. You are busy, I get it.

But, if there is a will there is a way. I have listed some tips that may spark ideas on how you can fit in fitness.

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Tip #1. Fat burning aerobic activity is a productive way to start your day. Set your alarm clock 20-30 minutes earlier; lay out workout clothes the evening before so you can simply roll out of bed, get dressed in your sleep and workout before your busy day begins. Home gym equipment or workout DVDs are handy for quick access to exercise.

Tip #2. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to stretch?

Stretch your legs while getting ready in the morning; put a leg up on the bathroom counter to stretch your hamstring muscles while you brush or blow dry your hair. You can stretch your quadriceps muscles when you bend your knee and prop your foot up on a bench or sturdy chair behind you.

Tip #3. Continue improving your flexibility with additional opportunities throughout your day. Stretch your calf muscles by placing a slant board on the floor in front of the kitchen sink or anywhere else that you recognize you stand for a regular short periods of time every day. (A slant board is a stretching device used to stand on which keeps your toes elevated producing a stretch in your calf muscles). They can be purchased online and are typically adjustable as your flexibility improves or if you are handy, you can build one out of wood.

Tip #4. Strengthen your core muscles while watching your favorite television show. Even if you commit to performing a combination of sit-ups, crunches, side bends, planks or bicycles during commercial breaks, it adds up. A typical 30-minute program will have on average 10 minutes of commercial time.

fitness you Tip #5. Turn down time into productive time. Parents who show their pride by attending their child’s all-day sporting events on the weekend carves a deep whole into their own personal time. Prepare and plan ahead. Pack yourself the appropriate gear for performing your own physical activity. In between games, go for a walk, jog or run. If the weather is right, bring your winter gear for snowshoeing or cross country skiing.

Talk with other parents; coordinate a workout session in a tucked away area if accommodations exist.

Tip #6. In addition, parents who have athletic children usually commit to hours of chauffeur time. Turn their practice into your own practice. Again, plan ahead by wearing appropriate attire and by packing a water bottle, iPod, and sweat towel for you. Utilize the high school track, staircases or hallways to steal back some time for yourself.

Lastly, don’t forget about the commonly talked about tips to burn extra calories throughout your day: • park your car in the furthest parking spot • take the stairs instead of the elevator As always, consult with your health care provider before initiating a new workout program.

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have the best snow anywhere south of the UP. Cross country skiers, both recreational and competitive, gain many health and fitness benefits. Skiing is one of the best aerobic exercises you can do. Some studies indicate that nordic skiers well into their 80’s have the highest fitness levels in the world. This is largely due to the fact that XC skiing allows us to use our arms, core and legs while also gaining aerobic benefits.

Along with that, we burn lots of calories. 5001,000/hour depending on intensity and terrain. Yes, going up the hills is hard, but they make us stronger!

Skiers use two techniques.

The first is either Classic or diagonal stride which is the traditional “in track” skiing.

This requires choosing the appropriate kick wax applied under the foot to allow the ski to grip the snow. Many recreational skiers choose to use waxless or fish scale skis to avoid that process. Waxless skis are a good option, but you sacrifice speed. About 30 years ago, racers began “skate skiing” to gain speed in difficult kick wax conditions.

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Traditional advice has been to exercise your dog, and do it a lot.

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To handle this ideal, day cares and dog parks have cropped all over the place; and they might be counter-intuitive to some degree. On average adult dogs require 12 to 14 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period, and puppies/young dogs 18 to 20 hours (growing is hard work!). The net effect of having not enough sleep is chronic stress, and some behavior issues.

Another point to consider is the fact that dogs are receiving physical stimulation, but very little actual exercise.

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Puzzle toys are interactive, and allow your dog to solve a problem to gain a reward. Common rewards are their food, treats or toys. You can purchase a wide array of toys that come from simple to operate to highly complicated with levers and buttons.

The point is to offer your dog a toy that works and stimulates his brain, keeps him thinking and gives him a much-needed job, which helps to alleviate boredom and the behavior programs associated with it.

You can also create a puzzle by simply adding some environmental enrichment.

A favorite game of most dogs is “hunting for your food”. This game involves you actively hiding your dog’s food all around the house so he can go hunt it down. This lends itself best to a kibble diet. With your dog watching you, place a few pieces of kibble around a room, easily seen, then release your dog to “find it.” As your dog understands the game, you can place the food all over the house, keeping him busy all morning long, allowing you to get ready for work. Be sure you do not hide food in places you do not want your dog to go.

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By Kris Leonhardt For You Magazine Hosting an Easter get-together this year? Here are some simple treats that make it look like you’ve taken days to prepare, while using many of the same ingredients.

Chocolate-Covered Carrots

Easter Egg Pops Supplies: - Box of cake mix - Can of cake icing - White melting chocolate or chips

Supplies: - Strawberries - White melting chocolate or chips

- Food coloring (oil-based or powdered only) - Coconut (optional)

1. Melt white chocolate in microwave for 60 seconds.

2. Add red and yellow food coloring until carrot color.

3. Dip strawberries in chocolate while holding onto greens.

Place on wax paper and cut greens to resemble cut-off stalks.

4. For added effects, drizzle orange over strawberries in a shade slightly lighter or darker than base coat. Use blue and green food coloring to dye coconut and use for a bed of grass under carrots.

- Cookie sprinkles/coconut - Sticks - Floral foam - Tray - Green shreds or grass

1. Bake cake according to directions.

2. Crumble cooled cake and combine with frosting.

3. Form dough into egg shapes.

4. Push sticks into bottom.

5. Freeze one hour.

While in freezer, cut foam to fit into tray and top with green shreds.

6. Melt chocolate as above. Dip and swirl eggs in chocolate and decorate with sprinkles and coconut.

7. Stick decorated egg pops into foam.

Easter Brittle Supplies: - White melting chocolate or chips - Peanut M&M’s - Cookie sprinkles

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1. Melt chocolate as above.

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3. Decorate with M&M’s and sprinkles.

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By Samantha Bulgrin RD, CD, CDE

Making a successful diet change is all about finding strategies for long term success. You do not need to necessarily cut out foods that you love, because there might be a way to modify those things to make them healthier. There are several things you can do to decrease fat and sugar, which ultimately reduces the total calories. There are also many things you can do when it comes to simple substitutions that will improve nutritional quality. Use the suggestions below to help guide you through making changes.

Recipe Modification • When a recipe calls for butter, shortening, or oil, use only half.

For the other half, try applesauce, mashed banana, or prune puree.

• When a recipe calls for sugar, use

half- to one-third of what is recommended. To further enhance the sweetness of the food, try cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, or almond extract. You can also try sugar substitutes instead of regular sugar, and there are several on the market to choose from.

• When a recipe calls for cheese, you usually can get away with adding half of what is recommended; the end result is still the same.

• When a recipe calls for salt, you can also generally get away with adding only half (unless it is a recipe containing yeast).

Pick One Thing Instead of Another • Choosing the whole wheat version instead of the white version is a good

way to increase fiber and will not change how you have to cook the dish. For example: use whole wheat pasta, brown rice, or whole wheat tortillas instead of the white versions.

• Use “white whole-wheat flour” or “whole wheat pastry flour” instead of all-purpose flour (no conversion needed).

• Choose a lower fat meat. This also will not change how you cook your dish, and will reduce the total fat content. For example: use lean ground turkey instead of ground beef. Or just choose a leaner ground beef than what you currently use.

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Often times these things are added for

Regular cheese

Fat-free or low-fat cheese (less than two grams of fat per ounce)

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Low-fat or nonfat sour cream, or plain, nonfat yogurt (except for in baked goods – don’t use nonfat sour cream as the end result may be too watery)

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Margarine, oil, or butter

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Regular mayonnaise or salad dressing

Nonfat or low-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing, nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt

Whole milk or heavy cream

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eliminate things like frosting, jellies,

visual reasons, and are not necessarily important when it comes to the actual cooking/baking process.

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What led me here: Music and the arts have always been central to my growing up and my life and so I’ve always had a passionate interest in the arts and the flute. Nobody else in my family did that, and it was something that I just loved so there was always a plan to go back to school. Certainly my family was the reason for that musical inspiration.

My family: My current husband (David Hastings) teaches saxophone at the university.

We have four boys between the two of us and we now have a daughter in law and two fiancés, and a couple of grandcats and a couple of granddogs. I have two brothers, an older and a younger, and they are both professors of music The key to success: I think finding that thing that makes you feel full, and it might not necessarily be professional success measured by anybody else’s standards, but knowing at

the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of your career that you’ve contributed something.

What I would tell my 20-year-old self: Be patient. And be a listener. I think over the course of my adult life, I continue to try to hone my listening skills.

My most defining moment: I was very close with my great grandmother and a pivotal change in my life happened when I was 20 years old. We got to be with her when she died in her bed at home. Knowing what she had seen in her life and gone through, as she was transitioning out of this life into the next – and she wasn’t conversing or anything – her son, my grandfather and I, developed our relationship that afternoon. I think that’s probably when I realized that there’s a life cycle and that it is about other people and she did that in her own magical way.

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you woman to know Kristen Spiegel Berg 42, is a crime response specialist with the victim witness crime response program at the Wausau Police Department.

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What led me here: I became an OB nurse after the birth of my first child and earned my Master of Science in Nursing and Women’s Health at UW-Madison. I worked as a nurse practitioner for nine years in a clinic and missed taking care of women in labor, which led me to pursue a Post-Master’s degree in Midwifery at Marquette University. Since 2005, I’ve been practicing as both a certified nurse midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner.

Family: I’ve been married to Matt for 33

Who inspires me: My parents. They’ve worked hard all their lives and have always taught us to treat others as we would want to be treated.

My greatest achievement: My family. My husband and I have been blessed with four great children and one grandchild so far.

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you woman to know Nancy Mischnick 65, is a Melaleuca independent marketing executive, a Wisconsin Rapids

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My work: To assist people in their journey to detoxify their surroundings and provide additional income opportunities through Melaleuca.

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My greatest achievement: Being a wife, mother and grandmother to the fabulous people I am blessed to call family.

I would tell my 20-year-old self: Not to “sweat the small stuff,” to trust that God has a master plan and be open to any and all opportunities.

Where I find inspiration: I love reading biographical books and take direction and inspiration from people like Maya Angelo, Pope John Paul II, Mother Teresa, Pope Francis and Joyce Meyer.

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Hometown: Downers Grove, IL. An opportunity to work at the Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation brought me to Marshfield in 2013.

My work: Epidemiologists investigate health and disease in a group of people to find factors that may increase risk for illness or injury. Knowing the causes or factors that contribute to disease or injury allows changes to be made to reduce risks and improve health of the whole community.

What led me here: I have always loved science, learning about health issues and solving puzzles. For me, epidemiology is the foundation of public health.

My family: My parents, Tim and Janice, are both veterinarians, currently living outside of Des Moines, IA. My younger brother, Jon, graduated from Iowa State University as a mechanical engineer and is working as a Maintenance Supervisor for a mining company in Tomah.

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I think it is highly applicable to life, too and one of the best ways to grow and challenge yourself.

I would tell my 20-year-old self: Don’t miss an opportunity for an adventure, to make a new friend, to better your career, to help someone else, to try something new, to go somewhere new…With the small caveat that some quiet time is still needed to recharge to be ready for the next opportunity.

My hobbies: I am active on teams playing softball and volleyball, and I participate in the ladies golf league at RiverEdge Golf Course.

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delicate, vibrantly colored birds attracts your eye. Hooded visorbearers are distinguished by glittering jade green throats and fiery red head caps. Heade depicted the birds uncharacteristically still – allowing the viewer a clear look at these elusive diminutive creatures. The hummers are perched on tree branches laden with moss. The distant mountain is obscured by a darkened mist, accented only by a slight halo of light. The visorbearer pair exists seemingly unaware of these conditions or the exotic landscape surrounding them.

Drawn to South America by a lifelong fascination with hummingbirds, Heade departed for Brazil by steamer in September 1863. In his quest to depict the exotic species of the tropics, the artist expanded considerably on the previous efforts of John Gould and John James Audubon. Heade added lush plants and steamy forests as background settings for twenty species of hummingbirds, which today exist in 45 known paintings measuring about 12 by 10 inches and collectively called the “Gems of Brazil.”

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It was Valentine’s day in 1997, and I was a student at UWSP. I went to leave after classes and there was a box of chocolates on my windshield. There was no note. I was so surprised! I raced back to Rapids where I lived, to see how my boyfriend got them on my car. On the way home I was excited and not paying attention. I approached a line of slow cars on Hwy 54 so I passed them all, only to find a police officer at the head of the line of cars, whom I passed also. He pulled me over and asked what the rush was. I told him that I got this box of chocolates for Valentines day and I was racing home to see how my boyfriend pulled it off. The police officer saw the chocolates and let me off with a warning. I got home and found out my boyfriend didn’t leave those chocolates for me.

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I was in middle school and we could send balloons to each other but someone sent me an anonymous balloon, it was one of the Tweety Bird ones, I don’t remember what it said but I thought it was hilarious because I got a bunch of balloons on Valentine’s day, and it was anonymous so I had no idea who it was. I still don’t know.

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I got my boyfriend a “five senses” gift – honeysuckle candles for smell, craft beer for taste, a book of things I love about him for sight, a mixed CD of songs that make me think of him for hearing and a sweater in his favorite color, green, for touch.

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Growing up, the things most memorable to me about Valentine’s Day were the cards, candy and the cut out cookies my mom would make for me. I knew that Valentine’s Day was a special time to show kindness and love for those who are close to you and that you care about.

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