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Third time’s a charm.

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hope this note finds you well and enjoying the final months of summer as it slowly comes to a close here in these beautiful river cities we call home. We’ve put together another great issue that you will love and are continuously working to improve the magazine with each and every issue that is published, or as the Chinese and Japanese would say, “Kaizen!”

I’m thrilled to welcome you to the third issue of Point & Plover Lifestyle. You’ll notice we’ve added some different sections since or first issue. We’ll be interchanging departments from time-totime to keep the content interesting, fun and exciting for readers.

We’ve included the “Parent’s Corner” department in this issue for the very first time. If there is a specific section that you’d love to see in every issue, please let us know!

So, what’s on the horizon for upcoming issues? We’d like to include a “History 101” section that will highlight the rich history of our local communities, which is something we are working diligently on. If you have an interesting story to share, from a historical perspective, please do get in touch.

AUGUST 2015 publisher Dan Weiler | DWeiler@LifestylePubs.com

editor Matthieu Vollmer | Mattieu.Vollmer@LifestylePubs.com contributing writers Deanne Ricke, Kris Rued-Clark, Andrew Breitenstein, Carrie Heibler, Amanda Lutz contributing photographers Kris Rued-Clark, Carrie Heibler

corporate team chief executive officer | Steven Schowengerdt chief sales officer | Matthew Perry chief financial officer | DeLand Shore director of marketing | Brad Broockerd art director | Sara Minor ad coordinators | Cyndi Vreeland, Chelsi Hornbaker layout designer | Nicole Sylvester

As always, we hope you enjoy each monthly issue of Point & Plover Lifestyle magazine and keep it at your ready reach for the entire month so that you can see what is happening in the Stevens Point and Plover communities. We hope you’ll learn a little more about your friends and neighbors each month as well as having a great time at the local events and activities.

copy editor | Kendra Mathewson executive assistant | Lori Cunningham application architect | Michael O’Connell web developer | Hanna Park it director | Randy Aufderheide

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If you know of a local resident, business or organization that we should all know about, or if you have an event or activity you want to share with everyone in the Stevens Point and Plover communities, please let us know so we can share it with everyone inside their community publication of Point & Plover Lifestyle.

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Wisconsin Korean War Veterans Memorial Ceremony and Program Area residents and veterans visited the Wisconsin Korean War Veterans Memorial on Sunday, June 7, in observance of Memorial Day. Attendees enjoyed food and refreshments at the Worzella Pines Park shelter, adjacent to the Memorial.

Summer Sizzle Children’s Reading Series Local “celebrities” read to children and business sponsors give books to attendees. At the June 25 reading at Bukolt Park in Stevens Point, Dave Martens of Martens Machining read two books to several hundred children and their parents.

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Around Town WIST, OKRAYS’ PLOVER FARMS PARTNER ON ‘PH’ARMING GRAPES University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point researchers are working with a Portage County farm on an economic development project that could expand the farm to a “pharm.”

Knowing Dick Okray was forward-thinking and interested in growing crops other than potatoes, Paul Fowler, executive director of Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology at UW-Stevens Point, approached him about the possibility of growing cold-tolerant grapes in central Wisconsin.

The interest was not in making jelly or wine, but in extracting an antioxidant used in health supplements. Resveratrol is a natural ingredient increasingly used in hand and face creams, as a food additive and to combat diseases associated with aging, such as arthritis.

Most resveratrol comes from China, and quality is variable, Fowler says. “With homegrown products, we have good quality assurance and control.”

“In this instance we’re doing farming with a “ph” instead of an “f,” Okray says. Using natural products with health benefits is known as the nutraceutical industry.

The initial planting occurred in June 2014. They’ll soon be growing eight varieties on about two acres along Highway 54 south of Stevens Point as part of Plover Farms, LLC.

COMMUNITY COLLECTS $10,000 IN DIAPERS AND DONATIONS FOR UNITED WAY EFFORT As part of its third annual No Child’s Wet Behind Community Diaper Drive, United Way of Portage County collected more than $10,000 in diaper and monetary donations to help fill a need in the community.

Individuals, businesses, churches, and service clubs participated in the diaper drive throughout the month-long effort, says Laura Pfeil, United Way of Portage County Community Initiatives Associate. The $10,637.06 donation total includes a $2,000 matching grant from the Women’s Fund of Portage County, a $2,000 grant from Faith Lutheran Church in Rosholt, and through larger drives at Sentry Insurance, AIG Travel Guard, and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Plover.

Although the diaper drive is over, monetary donations can still be dropped off at or sent to United Way of Portage County, c/o No Child's Wet Behind Community Diaper Drive, 1100 Centerpoint Dr., #302, Stevens Point, WI 54481.

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COLLEGE BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT JULY 9-11 A CATCH FOR UW-STEVENS POINT, REGION Eighty-five collegiate bass fishing teams from across the country converged on Lake DuBay July 9-11 for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship.

The competition is based on the combined weight of the best five fish caught by a two-person team during two days, says Connor Graham, president of the Big Dawgs Fishing Club at UW-Stevens Point. An average bass weighs one to three pounds, with some topping four or five pounds.

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The Big Dawgs Fishing Club has been lined up volunteers for weigh-ins, transportation of ESPNU network and Bassmaster photographers, lined up boat owners to follow them on Lake DuBay and assist with the vendor displays, Graham says.

“These are the best young anglers in world,” he says.

Vendors that attended displayed fishing lures, bait, tackle and motors. Among sponsors participating were Carhartt, Toyota, Yamaha, Skeeter and Mercury Marine.

Fifty teams stayed in residence halls on campus, said Holly Bleser, summer conference coordinator at UW-Stevens Point.

Teams will took off at 6 a.m. from the Tiki Beach Bar and Grill in Mosinee. Bassmaster.com covered the event with live reports from the lake, live-streamed weigh-ins, photos and stories. For more information on the event, visit StevensPointArea.com.

CWSO ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGE The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra announces the appointment of Nicole Huntington as administrative assistant.

Nicole’s experience as a volunteer in her community, as well as her role of co-owner and operations director of the former ‘That Computer Guy, LLC’ is of great value to the CWSO where she will be responsible for office administration and financial coordination.

She holds an Associate Degree from Rochester [MN] Community College and is a graduate of the Mayo School of Health Related Sciences.

As the mother of two children who are active in their school music programs, Nicole states, “My new role with the symphony has made me realize the value of a strong music education program in the schools.” The CWSO’s mission is “to enrich, engage, and educate through the power and performance of live music.” The CWSO is affiliated with the College of Fine Arts & Communication at UW-Stevens Point and is located in the Stevens Point Parks and Recreation’s Scarabocchio Art Museum.

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Last year more than 350 people of all ages and abilities participated in the Bike-a-thon, and they expect even more this year. In 2014, the youngest rider was 3 years old and oldest 74, so don’t let your age deter you from joining in on this fantastic event. This event is intended for riders of all ages and skill levels (with route lengths of 4, 13, 20, and 62 miles). The non-timed

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Gabrielle Diekelman: A Young Girl’s Passion ARTICLE ANDREW BREITENSTEIN

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he interests and passions of a young student help them define themselves as an individual. For eighth grader Gabrielle Diekelman of Ben Franklin Jr. High School, the interest and passion is art.

“Art makes you think, be creative and allows you to use a different part of your mind,” Gabrielle explains. Starting at a young age, Gabrielle drew pictures during her free time whenever she had the chance. She would start a small competition with her brothers to push herself to draw better than they could. “Art gives me a different way of expressing myself.”

One of Gabrielle’s other interests is her love for playing the piano. She was able to combine her interests of piano and art to construct a project that helped capture those passions.

A favorite piece of hers that she entitled “Keys to Happiness” was done with oil pastels. The work was a 2D project that Gabrielle created for school. Her task was to use a pop-out color. In the painting she replaced the white keys and switched the color to blue and green to create the popout effect. “I like the look of it. Both piano and art makes me happy,” she says. Gabrielle was able take her inspirations and interests to produce a piece of art that was later entered into an art show.

Gabrielle is inspired by her family and teachers who helped guide her to where she is today. “These inspirations helped me get new ideas,” she says. A student that enjoys school for the reasons of learning new things, Gabrielle enjoys being with friends and the ability to work with staff on her endeavors.

In the recent school year, Gabrielle received The Scarabocchio Award that is given to one eighth grader at Ben Franklin Jr. High for outstanding art work. “I was very excited that I was able to earn the award," she says. "It helped me understand that I am getting better.”

Gabrielle enjoys many forms of art and currently likes working with oil pastels. She also works with clay, paint and has recently been introduced to jewelry during which she was able to work with copper. Since the recent introduction to the art of jewelry, Gabrielle has decided that she would like to further her education when she gets to high school. She plans to do more with 3D pieces such as ceramics and jewelry.

Gabrielle not only works on art throughout the school year but throughout the summer as well. Every couple of weeks she starts on a new project.

“While working on art I get lost in time because I enjoy doing it, not because I have to,” she says.

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A Collective of Artists, Gallery Q ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY KRIS RUED-CLARK

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n artists' cooperative, Q Gallery is located in a historic building and has been a welcome addition to downtown Stevens Point, exhibiting and selling the artwork of local and regional artists. The artist-members collectively show and sell their work, with approximately 25 to 30 artists at any given time.

“It's a relaxing and inspiring place to visit and browse as well as a quality source of one of a kind, locally made artworks available to purchase for yourself, your home, or for gift-giving,” notes Mary Lee Reineking, who has been a member for three years.

A member since the gallery opened in 2009, Kristie Cecil joined because she had just retired and wanted to devote her time and energy to her work and having a place to display it.

“I also was interested in being with other artists and learning from them,” she says.

Besides staffing the Gallery, the members also do a complete rehanging of the exhibit space every two months or so to give the individual members an opportunity to have their work featured in a show as well as to assure a fresh look for the entire gallery.

The featured exhibit from July 7 through September 4 is "Haunts" with drawings by Alexander Landerman. This will be followed in September and October with a printmaking invitational show featuring the work of Justine Pawelski and other printmakers who have been invited to join her. For each featured exhibit there is an artist's reception that is open to the public.

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shops. Two upcoming workshops this fall include John Hartman on the topic of photography and Kristie Cecil on color mixing in plein air with oils.

“I started offering plein air workshops, painting outdoors, last fall,” says Kristie. “I have taught two workshops with another scheduled for September 16, 17 and 18, 2015. I started with two-day workshops and moved to three days so that we could accomplish more in our time together. I have been very pleased with the response to my workshops.”

Twice Q has held Verse and Visions, a collaborative effort between Q artists and poets statewide in which artwork was created with selected poems as inspiration.

Last year and this, Art Bloom @ the Q has been a collaboration between Q artists and Master Gardeners during the annual Garden Parade in which floral arrangements were created, inspired by a piece of art, and displayed during the weekend of the Garden Parade.

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“We are passionate about the creative process. It is so satisfying to create beautiful spaces that families and individuals can make memories in,” says Haas, who graduated from Stevens Point Area High School (SPASH) and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). He has been in the concrete business for nearly 15 years.

The business name is based on an alchemy stone that one of his first customers game when he finished her project. “As we were trying to figure out our name for our new venture I was sitting at my computer on the State website reviewing names that were available and I noticed the stone sitting there. It was meant to be," he explains. " Alchemy is truly an amazing process."

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by Haas. The business has a subsidiary entitled Judah Studios which sells local artisan products such as paintings, furniture, pottery and workshops in various crafts.

“The power and process of change: turning common materials into something beautiful. Sand, water, aggregate, and cement when mixed together creates this beautiful patio or walkway," says Haas. "It gives a strong foundation to your building or gives you a piece of furniture for your living room. It is so common but so unique.

So simple, but so elegant. It can stand out or blend in; functional art. We are striving to be alchemists creating products and environments that can propel positive change and create beauty in people’s lives."

He employs 10 people full time and 10 people seasonally. Alchemy is a distinctive business.

“We truly are passionate about what we do," Haas says. "We want to create a space for our clients that is unique and personalize. We are on the cutting edge of what we do.”

The business offers a variety of services.

According the company website their offerings include custom countertops, stamped and textured concrete, stained concrete, pervious concrete, patios, walkways, polished floors, and decorative elements like planters and water features.

"We are striving to be alchemists by creating products and environments that can propel positive change and create beauty in people’s lives."

Alchemy is a member of the Golden Sands Home Builders Association, Wisconsin Builders Association, and the National Association of Home Builders, to name a few. In 2012, they won the Artistry in Decorative Concrete award at the international World of Concrete event.

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Last year, Alchemy was involved with the new PJ’s – SentryWorld restaurant. He created a featured stairway landing and two fireplace hearths. Haas also constructed a polished concrete wall monument for the World War II memorial behind Memorial Baseball Field in Plover.

Other projects include the Born Learning Trail at Kash Park, and work with numerous homebuilders and private homeowners.

“We strive to make each and every customer totally satisfied,” Haas says. For those who aren’t familiar with his work but are interested to learn more, Haas recommends visiting their showroom in Nelsonville where you can see samples and patios showcasing different finishes.

“We recently updated our website which has a lot of pictures/info about our company’s abilities. We are experienced at our craft and operate at a high level of quality."

Alchemy Concrete, Inc. is located by the Tomorrow River in Nelsonville.

For more information, call 715.824.3010, email judah@alchemyconcrete. com, visit AlchemyConcerete.com or find them on Facebook. Business hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Now Open

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY KRIS RUED-CLARK

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or as long has he can remember Russ Ehlinger has dreamed of owning his own business. Over the years, as he and his wife, April, looked at properties, she always said, “No.” Then, their realtor called with a “perfect spot.” As Russ recalls, “It was a dump.” Yet April took one look and said, “This is it.”

They purchased the building in Plover on December 30, 2013, and spent the next year and a half gutting and rebuilding, opening the doors on June 1, 2015. The result is an airy, light-filled space with a vaulted ceiling, comfortable seating, and patio seating outdoors.

The business focus is the three Cs of coffee, community and connection. “I want to help people with their personal missions in life, whether financial, health, fitness, real estate, investment or other areas,” says Russ. He links professionals with interested listeners through Coffee Chats, held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m.

“It’s free to come, and you can kick back in a non-threatening environment and connect. It’s relaxed and inspirational,” explains Russ. He confesses that the Coffee Chats have been poorly attended, but he hopes that as word gets out about his mission to educate and inspire others, they will come.

Having worked as a sales consultant for Cintas Uniforms for 10 years, Russ understands the value of customer service. “I truly believe we have the best quality products and the best service.” The customer loyalty program rewards customers with a $5 credit for every $50 spent. “I don’t think any other ice cream place or coffee shop has a drive thru window like we do.” The property was formerly a bank.

In addition to coffees, coffee drinks and teas, there are sweet treats and ice cream, in scoops or waffle cones, from Madison’s Chocolate Shoppe Madison. Twelve flavors include such unusual offerings as Door County cherry, Superman, and iced latte-dal, plus two non-dairy options: raspberry nebula soy and carrot mango Italian ice.

Director of Coffee (Manager) Ben Hall helped create a menu, create drink recipes, and trained the staff of eight employees. Business is steadily growing. “We have regular clients who come in every day and make us their destination. That gives me a lot of hope for the future,” says Ben. “We’ve got regular coffee people in the mornings and others who come in for ice cream quite often.”

Ben most enjoys the fun nature of the work.

"I’ve had extensive background in coffee," he says. "We assembled a really good set of employees. They were not experienced, but they came in with great attitudes. I enjoy being able to give somebody something awesome, and they tell me that’s the MISSION COFFEE HOUSE best drink they ever had. I love making 2860 Post Road, Plover people’s day with good drinks.”

Monday – Friday For Russ, the best part is helping 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. others fulfill their own personal misSaturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. sions in life. Russ and April have four Closed Sundays sons, Elijah, Ethan, Zach, and Luke, 715.630.5062 and they live in Plover. As a busiText your order: ness, they are committed to putting 715.575.3775 money back into the community.

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t’s easy to feel inspired the minute you walk into Clay Corner Studio in downtown Stevens Point. With bright colors, ceramics, canvas and paints at every turn, the toughest decision is what do first.

"You don’t need a reservation to get creative at the art studio," says Manager Milo Pranke. “Just walk in and paint something. It’s a great way to start the day. We have a friendly atmosphere and a lot to choose from. There are always new things so it can be a new experience even if you have been here several times before.”

The most popular items at the studio are the ceramics to paint, including small figurines, mugs, bowls, plates, large platters and cookie jars. Beginners can look like experts by using special techniques and glazes that add different patterns and finishes. If you need help with a design or drawing, Clay Corner Studio staff can print one from the Internet and help you transfer it to a ceramic piece or canvas.

Once the ceramic pieces are painted, the items can be picked up six days later after being coated and fired in a kiln to become food and dishwasher safe. The rotation of pieces keeps the kilns running every day.

Guests may also create various glass bowls, vases and platters that are ready to take home after a week. These items go through the slumping process, in which glass is placed into a specific mold and fired.

If guests are just visiting from out of town for the day, several projects can be completed in a short amount of time.

Painted canvases and wine glasses, glass jewelry and night light kits can be competed in one day.

There is even art for the youngest of visitors. Parents may bring in their newborns for a free footprint tile that they can design and decorate themselves with the help of a staff member.

Clay Corner Studio does offer reserved spots for regular classes, private parties, ladies night activities and pottery wheel workshops.

Groups of four or more can book the back room for special events and gatherings for scouts, youth groups and other organizations.

A canvas painting night is held every Thursday night. McKenzie Noeldner of Marshfield recently attended one for the first time.

“This is a lot easier than I thought it would be,” she says. McKenzie created a colorful skyline painting during her class. “It’s very relaxing. Art was my childhood passion, so it’s fun to get back into it.”

Special classes are being offered all summer long, weekdays from 1-3 p.m. Each day offers a different project and price. The week of August 9-14 will be dedicated to creating items featuring the minions of “Despicable Me” fame, from mugs to a chip and dip set. August 24-28 will feature different glass creations.

Mark and Martina Strehlow opened the first Clay Corner Studio in Wausau in 2007 and expanded into Stevens Point in 2011. Originally from the Fox Valley, the couple settled in Wausau in 2000. While neither have degrees in art, they have attended numerous classes and conventions on art and business topics. Mark teaches pottery wheel classes.

“One of the things I most enjoy is the happiness that painting pottery and creating art brings to people and how excited they are when they see their finished pieces,” says Martina. “Many people refer to it as their cheap therapy session.”

1. Mandi and Cole Chariton of Wisconsin Rapids brought their daughter, Xenia, in to get a free footprint tile with the help of Manager Milo Pranke.

2. A sampling of canvas paintings cover a wall at Clay Corner Studio.

3. A sampling of ceramic pieces to paint 4. Milo Pranke stands behind the counter at the colorful Clay Corner Studio.

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Giving Back

THE 2ND ANNUAL MS WALKATHON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 STEVENS POINT

Last year more than 400 walkers participated and the event raised $26,500 for the cause. For more information about the event visit NationalMSSociety.org.

My Personal Experience with MS MS FUNDAISER DIRECTLY IMPACTS REAL PEOPLE ARTICLE AMANDA LUTZ | PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED

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y multiple sclerosis (MS) started with optic neuritis (blurred vision and color drained due to my body attacking my optic nerve) in June 2012. After many doctor visits, many MRI's and a spinal tap, I was finally diagnosed on October 1, 2012. This is a day you never forget. I was in partial shock and partial relief to finally understand what was going on with my body. As a wife and a mom with a four year old at home this was extremely scary to think about our future as a family.

I am very fortunate to have amazing family and friends help me cope.

It's a huge life change. The effects from my MS are the vision, optic neuritis, cognitive issues and the worse is fatigue. Sometimes I feel like people think I'm lazy. I worry too much about what people think so I try to prove people wrong and push myself. I have to learn that I need my rest.

My husband is my rock. Sometimes I think he has the harder job than having the disease. You need one person to truly depend on. He's the one that gets my frustration and sees and helps me at the low points. This disease has changed his life too. Caregivers need love, too.

Another adjustment is trying to deal with the unpredictability of the disease. Believe me, my disease is mild compared to others; however, I have to take it day-by-day due to the fatigue. I can't plan too far in advance because I don’t know when it will take over. When I have a flare-up it takes me out for months sometimes. It's a huge life change.

There is a list of negative aspects associated with this but there is a whole lot of good too. It teaches you to slow down.

Take one day at a time. Make time for yourself. Push yourself. I have run 5K’s for the first time in my life since I have been diagnosed. I did a 3.5 mile warrior dash mud run going through all types of obstacles and jumping over fire. I have learned to enjoy time with our 6-year-old son, Cameron, every night. I have made my friendships stronger over the years. I continue to work full time at Sentry Insurance and have been there since 2002.

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This walk is important to me because when I was diagnosed I didn't know much about MS. I was reassured very quickly that the National MS Society-Wisconsin Chapter was here to help educate me and my family. When my family, friends and colleagues joined me in my first walk in April 2013 (6 months after diagnosis) in Wausau, we were amazed. I knew by then I was going to be okay and everything would be alright, but that walk confirmed to my husband and my family that I would be okay. When they saw for themselves that these other families were doing it and were happy, they knew I would be fine. The inspiration of others helped us all cope and heal. It was a reflection that I can do this.

The MS walks are also set up to honor the caregivers. Again, my husband is my rock. He is an extremely caring man and he also deserves to be honored for all he does for me and our family on a daily basis.

Our walk MS team name is "Too Inspired To Be Tired." Honestly, I found it on the internet but fell in love. I use this as my life motto. Fatigue is one of the most prominent symptoms of MS so some days I have to use this to push through the fatigue.

Getting involved in these walks is not only empowering but every little bit of effort gets us all closer to our goal to stop MS from taking anything more from us. I feel that the MS walks are extremely important. MS is one of the top 10 diseases that researchers believe they will have a cure in our lifetime. That's huge!

I would like people without MS to really understand fatigue is the biggest symptom of the disease. Sometimes we are categorized as lazy. I want people to understand it takes us five times more energy than the normal person to do simple tasks.

The last note I would like to leave you with is sometimes we need someone to simply be there but not to fix anything in particular. Just let us feel we are supported and cared about. That's what walk MS does for us.

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Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Point & Plover Properties neighborhood

listing agency

sold price

year built

home size

bdrms

f/h bath

Stevens Point

Coldwell Banker

$230,000

2013

3550

4

3

Plover

Coldwell Banker

$220,000

1998

3225

3

2/1

Stevens Point

First Weber

$212,000

2001

2624

4

3

Stevens Point

First Weber

$210,000

2005

1675

3

2

Plover

First Weber

$206,000

2008

2450

3

3

Coldwell Banker

$205,000

2010

1668

4

2/1

Plover

First Weber

$196,000

1999

2560

3

2

Plover

Coldwell Banker

$195,000

2001

2514

3

2

Stevens Point

First Weber

$190,000

1973

2452

3

3

Plover

First Weber

$188,000

1997

2620

3

2/1

Stevens Point

Coldwell Banker

$180,000

1996

2300

3

2/1

Stevens Point

Re/Max

$174,000

1993

2110

3

2

Plover

Coldwell Banker

$168,000

2001

1650

3

2

Plover

Coldwell Banker

$155,000

1974

1860

3

2

Stevens Point

Source: MLS. 05/1/15 -05/31/15

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August

ALL MONTH

WEDNESDAYS

EXHIBIT: "HAUNTS" BY ALEXANDER LANDERMAN

CITY BAND CONCERTS

GALLERY Q/Q ARTISTS COOPERATIVE, STEVENS POINT

PFIFFNER PIONEER PARK, STEVENS POINT

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

QArtists.com

7 p.m.

715.345.0061 StevensPointArea.com

SUNDAYS

THURSDAYS

YOGA IN THE YARD

TODDLER MUSIC

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STEVENS POINT

CENTRAL WISCONSIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM, STEVENS POINT

9 - 10 a.m. $5 to $10 (pay what you can) CreativeFlowbyLaura.com

9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

715.344.2003 CWChildrensMuseum.org

SUNDAYS

THURSDAYS

FAMILY BOARD GAME

“CENTRAL WISCONSIN WATER SKI SHOW TEAM PRESENTS:

GALAXY COMICS GAMES AND MORE,

THE WATER WALKERS KICK IT ON ROUTE 66 “

925 CLARK STREET, STEVENS POINT

SOUTH BEACH PARK ON LAKE DUBAY, MOSINEE

12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

715.409.9267 CWWaterWalkers.org

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, & WEDNESDAYS STORYTIME

FRIDAYS

PORTAGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, STEVENS POINT

AMAZING ART

Mondays at 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

PoCoLibrary.org

CENTRAL WISCONSIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM, STEVENS POINT

TUESDAYS BABY PLAY CENTRAL WISCONSIN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, STEVENS POINT

10 a.m.

715.344.2003 CWChildrensMuseum.org

TUESDAYS COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC RUTH GILFRY BUILDING, STEVENS POINT

3 - 6 p.m.

715.345.5350

TUESDAYS TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS WELLNESS SPA, STEVENS POINT

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

WellnessSpaResort.com

10 a.m.

715.344.2003 CWChildrensMuseum.org

FRIDAYS PORTAGE COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENTES: BABY LAPSIT PORTAGE COUNTY LIBRARY

10 a.m.

Newborns to 12 mo.

PoCoLibrary.org

FRIDAYS BLOOD DRIVE AMERICAN RED CROSS, STEVENS POINT

7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

RedCrossBlood.org

AUGUST 4 - 7 PORTAGE COUNTY FAIR ROSHOLT FAIR PARK, ROSHOLT, WI

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AUGUST 5

AUGUST 6

AUGUST 9

IGNITE: ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CLEANUP

ACTIVE FUN SINGLES

CHURCH PICNIC

COUNTY ROAD HH, PLOVER, WI

THE CHARCOAL GRILL, PLOVER

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S, STEVENS POINT

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At 5:30 p.m.

715.919.1532

Mass at 9 a.m.

Picnic from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

715.344.3003

AUGUST 5 CAR KRUIZE NIGHT

AUGUST 6

GREAT NORTHERN DISTILLING, PLOVER

PACK FOR YOUR BACK WORKSHOP

AUGUST 9

Kruizer.Synthasite.com

INFINITY WELLNESS & CHIROPRACTIC, PLOVER

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH PICNIC

AUGUST 5

At 6:00 p.m.

InfinityChiro.org

STEVENS POINT

POKY PIZZA PEDAL 1311 STRONGS AVE, STEVENS POINT

Meet at 5:15 p.m., Ride at 5:30 p.m.

715.254.5817 PokyPedalingStevensPoint.org

AUGUST 5-6

FREE ADMISSION

Mass at 9 a.m.Picnic to follow.

715.344.3003

MOVIE NIGHT - IRON WILL

AUGUST 11

RISING STAR MILL, NELSONVILLE

POKY PEDALING POTLUCK PICNIC

7:30 p.m.

715.344.4423

GOERKE PARK, STEVENS POINT

Meet at 5:15 p.m., ride at 5:30 p.m., potluck to follow PokyPedalingStevensPoint.org

RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL

AUGUST 7 - 9

PFIFFNER PIONEER PARK, STEVENS POINT

WORLD'S LARGEST RECUMBENT

From 3 - 9 p.m.

RiverFrontJazzFestival.org

BIKE RALLY

AUGUST 11

HOSTEL SHOPPE, STEVENS POINT

CENTRAL RIVERS FARMSHED

715.341.2453 HostelShoppe.com

COMMUNITY POTLUCK

AUGUST 5 - 7 ROGERS CINEMA SUMMER KID SERIES -

CENTRAL RIVERS FARMSHED, STEVENS POINT

"HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2"

AUGUST 7 & 9

ROGERS CINEMA, STEVENS POINT

PADDLEQUEST 2015

At 10 a.m.; $2/person 715.341.2700

LAKESIDE BAR, STEVENS POINT

AUGUST 6

AUGUST 8

BEGINNING KAYAK CLASS

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BIKE-A-THON

DIVEPOINT SCUBA, STEVENS POINT

AIG/TRAVEL GUARD, 3300 BUSINESS PARK

AUGUST 12 - 14

DivePointScuba.com

DRIVE, STEVENS POINT

ROGERS CINEMA SUMMER KID SERIES -

BGClubPC.org

“SPONGEBOB MOVIE”

AUGUST 6

PaddleQuest.org

Second Tuesday of every month 715.544.6154

AUGUST 12 THEOLOGY ON TAP SKY CLUB, PLOVER

ROGERS CINEMA, STEVENS POINT

MINISTRY HOME CARE-HOSPICE SERVICES

AUGUST 8

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

TASTE OF THE TOWN

MINISTRY SAINT MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL,

PFIFFNER PIONEER PARK, STEVENS POINT

At 10 a.m. $2/person 715.341.2700

STEVENS POINT

715.346.5355

At 5 p.m. to dusk 715.341.0661

AUGUST 14

AUGUST 6

AUGUST 8 - 15

RECEPTION FOR "COMMUNITY

IOLA VINTAGE MILITARY

WISCONSIN RAPIDS

PHOTO EXHIBIT"

AND GUN SHOW

ANNETTE & DALE SCHUH RIVERFRONT

OLD CAR SHOW GROUNDS, IOLA

ARTS CENTER, STEVENS POINT

715.445.4005 Daily admission: Adults $8, Age 12 and under are free.

Gates open at 4:30 p.m., time trials at 6:30 p.m., racing at 7:45 p.m.

GSSRaces.com

715.343.6251

AUGUST 6 CENTRAL WISCONSIN NETWORK (CWN)

AUGUST 8 - 15

SINGLES SOCIAL

PADDLEQUEST

SMILEY'S BAR & GRILL, PLOVER

LAKESIDE BAR, STEVENS POINT

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PaddleQuest.org

20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP GOLDEN SANDS SPEEDWAY,

AUGUST 15 POKE-AROUND-RIDE LITTLE PLOVER RIVER PARK, PLOVER

Meet at 12:45 p.m., ride at 1 p.m.

PokyPedalingStevensPoint.org

AUGUST 15

AUGUST 19 - 21

AUGUST 21

HUSTLE S'MORE FOR LIONS CAMP

ROGERS CINEMA SUMMER KID SERIES -

2015 POINT KIDS DUATHLON: PRESENTED

LIONS CAMP, ROSHOLT

"NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3"

BY CELLCOM

Races start at 8:30 a.m. through award ceremony WLF.info

ROGERS CINEMA, STEVENS POINT

UW-STEVENS POINT UNIVERSITY FIELD.

At 10 a.m. $2/person 715.341.2700

PARKING LOT Q, STEVENS POINT

CWN SINGLESTROPICAL DANCE

AUGUST 21

AUGUST 21

BERNARDS SUPER CLUB, STEVENS POINT

MOVIES IN THE PARK: A NIGHT AT THE

WMC FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING

715.281.7823 $8 members, $12 Non members.

MUSEUM 3 - SECRET OF THE TOMB

SENTRYWORLD SPORTS CENTER,

PFIFFNER PARK BANDSHELL,

STEVENS POINT

STEVENS POINT

Register in Advance.

7:30 p.m. to End Free admission, popcorn, and soda.

AUGUST 22

AUGUST 15

AUGUST 16 ICE AGE TRAIL PRESENTATION BY LUKE KLOBERDANZ NEW HOPE CHURCH, NELSONVILLE

At 2 p.m.

FREE 715.824.2509

AUGUST 16 SACRED HEART CHURCH PICNIC CUSTER

All day event, 10 a.m. Mass Picnic to Follow.

SacredHeartPolonia.com

AUGUST 21

Race starts at 6 p.m.

SPYMCA.org

GUNS 'N HOSES HONOR FLIGHT SOFTBALL GAME

TGIF DESSERT RIDE

BUKOLT PARK, STEVENS POINT

DOWNTOWN SQUARE, STEVENS POINT, MATHIAS MITCHELLE PUBLIC SQUARE

At 1 p.m.

715.346.1500

Meet at 7 p.m., ride at 7:15 p.m.

PokyPedalingStevensPoint.org

AUGUST 22

AUGUST 21 MOVIES IN THE PARK- "NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM"

BIG TODD'S MEMORIAL RIDE BIG TODD'S RUMBLE INN, STEVENS POINT

Registration starts at 10 a.m., ride starts at 12 p.m.

PFIFFNER PIONEER PARK, STEVENS POINT

At dusk FREE

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AUGUST 22

AUGUST 26 -28

AUGUST 27 - 29

EVE OF DESTRUCTION -

ROGERS CINEMA SUMMER KID

BLUEGRASS IN THE PINES

CRUISER CHAMPIONSHIPS

SERIES- "HOME"

ROSHOLT FAIR PARK, ROSHOLT

GOLDEN SANDS SPEEDWAY,

ROGERS CINEMA, STEVENS POINT

WISCONSIN RAPIDS

At 10 a.m. $2/person 715.341.2700

Thursday: 8 p.m. - midnight Friday and Saturday: 12 p.m. - midnight

Gates open at 4:30 p.m., time trails at 6:30 p.m., racing at 7L45 p.m.

GSSRaces.com

AUGUST 29 RISING STAR MILL PRESENTS: DEKKORA

AUGUST 22

AUGUST 26

2015 POINT DUATHLON, PRESENTED

AMERICAN RED CROSS TRAINING DAY

BY CELLCOM

YMCA, STEVENS POINT

UWSP ALLEN CENTER/LOT Q, STEVENS POINT

Race starts at 8:30 a.m.

SPYMCA.org

$55/person Limited Room 715.342.2980

AUGUST 23

AUGUST 27

ST MARY'S PARISH PICNIC

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

AMHERST, WI

LION'S PARK, 6768 4TH ST.,

CENTRAL WISCONSIN

MaderAuction.com

STEVENS POINT

CHILDRENS MUSEUM

All day event 715.592.4330

CWChildrensMuseum.org

RISING STAR MILL, NELSONVILLE

At 7 p.m., Adults $10, Students $5, under 12 Free

AUGUST 29 AMHERST QUILT, CRAFT AND AMISH FURNITURE AUCTION PORTAGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS,

SEPTEMBER 2 CAR KRUIZE NIGHT GREAT NORTHERN DISTILLING, PLOVER

Kruizer.Synthasite.com

Not Just Your Local Muffler Shop We Repair

PLAZA PODIATRY

• State Certified Air Conditioning Service • ASE Certified Master Technicians • Complete Oil Change & Inspections

Quality, Professional Foot Care

• Factory Scheduled Maintenance Services

And Much More!

Dr. William B. Quinn Specializing in: Medical and Surgical Foot Care Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Hospital and Surgical Center Affliations

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The Boys Who Stop The Noise

Stevens Point Area’s Most Experienced Foot Care Specialist – Over 30 Years in Practice in Our Community We Get You Walking In The Right Way

and Service

2401 Main Street | (715) 344-8169 | www.checksmuffler.com

Proud Supporter of the Local Community

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140 N. Wilshire Blvd.

Stevens Point, WI 715-341-1266 Mon. & Wed.

1439 Churchill St. #202 Waupaca, WI 715-258-5210 Tues. & Fri.

plazapodiatrists.com

business directory AUTOMOTIVE

Auto Select (715) 341-1600 autoselectonline.com Check’s Muffler Center (715) 344-8169 checksmuffler.com

EDUCATION

Exceling Your Business (715) 345-9513 excelingyourbusiness.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING

US Bank Home Mortgage Jason Heyroth (715) 342-2225 mortgage.usbank.com/mortgage

HEALTH & WELLNESS Adventure 212 (715) 343-0212 adventure212.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Small Space Big Style (715) 344-0740 ssbsdesign.com

HOME SERVICES Assured Restoration (715) 544-4855 arhelps.com

Naturopathic and European Medicine Centre (715) 341-4949 getyourlifeback.org

Duralum Carpets (715) 344-6363 duralumcarpets.com

Plaza Podiatry Associates (715) 341-1266 plazapodiatrists.com

Earth Sense Energy Systems (920) 779-6647 pellethead.com

OTHER

Lind Electric Service (715) 344-5733

INSURANCE

Secure Heritage (715) 460-4831 Infinity Wellness & Chiropractic secureheritage.org (715) 544-6508 infinitywellnessandchiropractic.com LEGAL SERVICES Lauterbach Legal (715) 544-8393 HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS lauterbach-legal.com Alchemy Concrete, Inc. (715) 340-0665 MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES alchemyconcrete.com Advanced Pain Management Bergman Builders (715) 254-2350 (715) 341-5982 painphysicians.com bergmanbuilders.com Dental Health Center (715) 344-7911 dentalhealthsp.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Emy J’s (715) 345-0471 emyjs.com

Market on Sixth (715) 387-2000 marketonsixth.com

Pampered Chef - Stevens Point Mr Brews Tap House (715) 544-4245 (920) 562-9428 mrbrewstaphouse.com pamperedchef.biz/ ashleyvollmer Stevens Point Area Coop (715) 341-1555 Service Motor Company spacoop.com (715) 592-4111 servicemotor.com

PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

Candlewood Rental Properties (715) 415-5955 rentcandlewood.com Classic Development Corp (715) 498-4593 classic-development.com Coldwell Banker - Point Realty Group (715) 572-4572 coldwellhomes.com

Tanglewood Assisted Living (715) 341-0909 tanglewoodassistedliving.org

SPECIALTY SHOPS Clay Corner Studio (715) 212-0816 claycornerstudio6.wix Divepoint Scuba & Adventure Center (715) 344-3483 divepointscuba.com

Locally owned and proud to be a supporter of the Stevens Point community

Your destination place in Stevens Point to get great food, along with a dose of coffee, smoothies or ice cream!

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Let Emy J's far exceed your expectations! Your destination place in Stevens Point to get great food along with a dose of coffee, smoothies or ice cream! We have been in business since 2003 and we pride ourselves on providing customers with the best-quality products and personal service. We roast all Fair Trade or Organic Coffees on site. Our Ice Cream is made in Madison Wisconsin by Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. Our Smoothies are made with all real fruit, yogurt and locally produced honey.

1009 1st St. #A · Stevens Point · emyjs.com · (715) 345-0471 August 2015 | Point & Plover Lifestyle

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Parting Thoughts

Flight Of A Lifetime WORDS MATTHIEU VOLLMER | PHOTOGRAPHY DAN WEILER

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n June 5, at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport, Brookdale Stevens Point residents experienced the flight of a lifetime through the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation (AADF). They flew in a fully restored 1940s Boeing Stearman.

The foundation works to recognize veterans living in long-term care communities by providing a memorable experience in flight.

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OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE THE ORDINARY IS TRANSFORMED INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY. Design Build-concrete countertops, planters and interior and exterior furniture Decorative and Artisan wall and slab work finishes featuring stained, stamped, and polished concrete Water features along with vertical carving and unique veneers | Pervious Concrete Structural Foundation and Slab work

Inspired Concrete Design

(715) 824-3010 www.alchemyconcrete.com

Pain Points?

There is APM Stevens Point.

When you’re in pain, you’ll go to any lengths to find relief. Fortunately, in Central Wisconsin, you don’t have to go far or wait long, to see a pain specialist. At Advanced Pain Management, we offer convenient, no referral appointments within a matter of days.

Injection treatments to relieve pain.

Tools to sustain mobility and function.

Interventional therapies to regain quality of life.

APM STEVENS POINT CLINIC & AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER 200 DIVISION STREET, STEVENS POINT, WI 888.901.PAIN (7246) • APMHEALTH.COM