New owners, same service at J. Roberts

J. Roberts changes owners, not style

NEW OWNERS ARE COMMITTED TO QUALITY CLOTHING

by Jennifer Eisenbart

STAFF WRITER

For more than a century, J. Roberts has stood as the symbol of quality and customer service in downtown Elkhorn.

After all, the menswear store is famous for this quote: “Customer service is an attitude, not a department.”

Although long-time owners Jim and Marilyn Schoberg recently retired after 38 years, Jim said he was more than satisfied the business was handed off to Kyle Deschner. Deschner, who has purchased the business, officially took over April 1. His girlfriend, Signe Bennett, is now on staff doing in-house alterations for the store.

Jim Schoberg and Deschner are friends – mentor and mentee – and also fellow musicians. In fact, music is how the two became friends.

“Our friendship blossomed because of the music, getting to jam together,” Kyle explained, adding that the two would go to each other’s gigs.

But last spring, as Jim and Marilyn began contemplating the next step in their life, they reached out to Kyle on another matter. At that point, Deschner had been the food and beverage manager at Lake Lawn Resort for the past few years.

“I just needed help,” Jim Schoberg explained, saying he offered Deschner options of part-time, full-time, manager and even owner. Deschner wasn’t sure whether or not the business would be for him, but decided to give part-time a try.

“I fell in love and decided to purchase,” Deschner explained. “It’s been great.”

Deschner said the decision was made easier because of the mentorship provided by the Schobergs – and the couple’s dedication to the business over the years.

“The working dynamic … they really work so well together,” said Deschner, who added that he’s dedicated to keeping the best elements of the store and its place in the community.

“I’m not going to be the one to let the ball drop,” Deschner said, adding that the store would remain basically the same, including the same lines, the same Big and Tall offerings, and the same dedication to providing the best quality for a fair price.

The store is likely to undergo some remodeling at some point, but that will be aesthetics – not something that changes what the Schobergs remained dedicated to for 38 years.

“The business has been very good to us,” Jim Schoberg explained. “It’s been just great being such a part of the community. A lot of our customers, we’re on the third generation of the same family.”

J. Roberts, a menswear store in Elkhorn, recently changed ownership. Shown here (from left) are former owners Marilyn and Jim Schoberg, and Kyle Deschner, who purchased the business earlier this year. Next to Deschner is his girlfriend, Signe Bennett, who helps with alterations at the store.

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One of those families includes Deschner, whose father brought him to J. Roberts for his first suit in fifth grade after his grandfather had shopped there as well. He remembers the trip well – and he also knows the value of the business he’s stepping into and his relationship with the Schobergs.

“We’ve really grown a great relationship,” Deschner explained, adding that he can feel the distance from when he started the process a year ago and where he was a few weeks ago, ready to take over.

“We made a really seamless working relationship,” he added. “It was really a perfect marriage, work-wise.”

Jim agreed.

“Marilyn and my goal was to make this as seamless as possible,” he said.

J. Roberts is at 17 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn.

Love and healing

Natural wellness studio opens in Elkhorn

by Jennifer Eisenbart

STAFF WRITER

For Brandee Walton and John Stuart, opening their new whole health studio Eleven 11 on Valentine’s Day this year was the perfect option.

“Brandee and I are both in service to love,” Stuart said. “Our whole practice is geared to self love. We figured the perfect day to open our doors would be Valentine’s Day, a day that is dedicated to love.”

Eleven 11 is located at 11 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn – the former Elkhorn Independent building. In fact, the old newspaper sign is still on the front of the studio.

Inside, however, the building has been renovated into a place where people can gather, listen to music, perform yoga, meditate – and basically, try to find their own health in a variety of different ways.

Stuart said the idea is to focus on holistic wellness – mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. He is a registered yoga instructor, Walton is certified in breath work and meditation.

As Stuart explained, the various options available at Eleven 11 allows everyone to meet holistic health on their own terms, working with traditional medicine as well

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Walton did add that spirituality holds no tie to any specific religion.

“We welcome all faiths,” she explained. “There is no dogmatic practice that we associate with. Anybody that walks through that door, we honor their sovereignty.”

Just some of the offerings at the studio include: • The 360five Sound Experience, available in two-hour and four-hour sessions. It is a group class/experience, with participants reclining in meditation while Stuart provides multiple different sounds and music.

Stuart said it is a “multi-sensory experience,” with the different instruments and sounds allowing for binaural beats – where the body hears two different beats and settles at the middle frequency for healing – as well as solfeggio frequencies, which is a six-tone scale set that is present in sacred music. “Typically, when people come into it, they are working through some traumatic experience, wanting some clarity or just wanting to relax,” he explained. • A wide variety of yoga is available, including Yoga Nidra and Yoga 360five – both variations on the traditional yoga experience. • Different dance offerings are also part of the studio, including ecstatic dance – where people are encouraged to dance freeform, “allowing your inner child to have its moment, your soul to be free,” Walton said – as well as a sober dance night called “Eden.” In addition to the classes, there is a propagation wall – where plant clippings can be brought in to grow and exchanged – as well as organic coffee and water available in the front room. For more information on the studio or classes offered, go to www.eleven11-thestudio.com. ELKHORN, WI ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET May 15 • June 26 • Aug. 14 • Sept. 25 Gate $5.00 • Free Parking • Opens 7 am • No Pets Over 500 Inside & Outside Dealers Rain/Shine • Fairgrounds Hwy 11 414-525-0820 elkhornantiquefleamarket.com 412806

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