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life36 MOTHER NATURE’S

SPECTACULAR SHOW Colorama time offers opportunities to see great handiwork in nature.

42 RECIPES, RECOLLECTIONS & REMINISCINGS FROM MARGE

Marge Petts shares a recipe for making your own dog treats.

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on the cover 4 KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH HISTORY

Travel back in time at Eastern Wisconsin’s great historical sites, from single homes to major historical complexes.

24 LENDING A HAND TO FURRY FRIENDS Organizations gear up efforts to improve creature comforts and care.

38 11 PLACES TO SEE THE SHOW IN WISCONSIN

Check out suggestions for the best place to see fall color in the Badger State.

your voice 3 WOMEN IN MOTION Where is your favorite farmer’s

market?

47 DARLENE BUECHEL Chalk & Challenges.

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Where is your FAVORITE FARMERS MARKET and what draws you to it?we asked >

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I love farmers markets. Big or small, basically, I love them all. It’s not just the beautiful colors of produce and fl owers, not just the fragrance of fresh, locally raised vegetables and blooms. It’s the

opportunity to share a moment with the people who worked the soil, planted the seed, watered and nurtured the plant and fi nally harvested the beautiful results for me to relish. Sometimes you hear a silly story, and sometimes a tough story, many times just a word and a smile with a simple “thank you” as I reach for my bag of deliciousness or bundle of beautiful blossoms. Add some art and fi ne craft by local artisans and you’ve created the best shopping experience in the world for me. Our local markets, Elkhart Lake, Plymouth and Sheboygan certainly are wonderful, and truly a blessing to have. Capelle’s in Plymouth is a delight. Some may not consider it a “Farmers Market” since they have permanent buildings, but it’s a farm and a market none-the-less. With the added charm of being open daily, and seeing one of their gardens right out in front, Capelle’s is a local favorite of mine. I do have to say that perhaps my most favorite Farmers Market (if it is possible to have a fave) would be the Superstition Market in Mesa, Arizona. There has never been a more accessible, well-stocked market that I have found. Top that off with crazy, and I mean crazy, inexpensive prices and you have a recipe for daily visits to get the freshest morsels and best deals ever. SUSANPlymouth

The Appleton Farmers Market because of the organic produce.BRIANABrillion

My favorite Farmers Market is at the Fountain Park in Sheboygan on Wednesdays or Saturdays. I like it because it is right downtown, very convenient and is such a beautiful and

inviting area. I especially like to go on Wednesdays because I am reminded of how good it is to have a fl exible schedule!!SANDR ASheboygan

The Sheboygan Farmers Market has a lot of variety—something for everyone. I never have been disappointed. Working at Surprises makes it convenient for me to shop at the farmer’s market.CHARLOTTE Sheboygan

The Sheboygan Farmers Market because of the convenience and variety.LISASheboygan

The Sheboygan Farmers Market is a great enjoyment. I look forward to the many fresh vegetables weekly. It is enjoyable to see the enormous work and gratifi cation the growers contribute to the area.The fresh fl owers make you feel like you are in an outdoor fl oral shop!KIMSheboygan

The organic produce section at Festival Foods :-) JENNIFERSheboygan

The Elkhart Lake Farmers Market because it has crafts and produce.CHRISTINESt. Cloud

The Elkhart Lake Farmers Market because of the beautiful fresh fl owers.HEATHERSheboygan

The Appleton Farmers Market because you see a lot of people that you know. It is a social event.SANDYMenasha

The Elkhart Lake Farmers Market because it has everything; produce, jewelry, little girls dresses and then we go out for breakfast.PEGGYChilton

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KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH

History It’s easy to dream about how things

might have been years ago.

We may wonder what it was like to live in another era. What would our lives have been like? What would our homes have been like? What daily challenges would we have faced?

Instead of carrying so many questions about the past, it’s much easier to dig into opportunities in our surroundings to get in touch with that past. The opportunities surround us almost at every turn of the corner.

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Thanks to the many organizations dedicated to preserving our history, Eastern Wisconsin

abounds in opportunities to travel back in time.

Historical tourism beckons visitors from near and far alike to learn about those who have gone before us.

From native American history, to the proud immigrant history in our area, we can get a glimpse into early times.

This article contains a vignette style summary of the many opportunities that abound in Eastern Wisconsin for taking that trip back in time.

T I M M H O USE & P I O N EER CO RN ER

History has a home in New Holstein. Actually, it has two homes, thanks to the New Holstein Historical Society.

The New Holstein Historical Society, formed in 1961, owns two facilities. The Pioneer Corner Museum (2103 Main St.) houses a variety of collections that highlight the history of New Holstein and its surrounding areas.

There is always something new at the Pioneer since new displays, exhibits and vignettes are added. One visit is never enough!

The Timm House (1600 Wisconsin Ave.) is a restored Stick-Style Victorian home built in 1873 and added onto in 1892. It is decorated to the period of 1898 to 1905.

The New Holstein Historical Society undertook the huge task of restoring the Timm House in 2002. The house had been owned and maintained by the society since 1974 and the 100 plus years since it had been built had taken their toll. It was apparent that a full restoration was required in order to save the precious Victorian gem.

The Timm House is a house listed on the National Register of Historic Places in New Holstein, Wisconsin, United States. The house was the home of an original settler and

prominent citizen, Herman C. Timm.

Timm came to New Holstein in 1848 from Marne, Germany at age 14. He made his money operating a feed mill called Calumet Feeds at the north end of the block the house is on.

He started a bank and was the fi rst president of the village.

The Timm House is open on Saturdays and Sundays from the fi rst weekend in May through the fi nal weekend in October from 1 to 4 p.m. It is also open during the month of December for the Timm House Christmas. Times and dates are noted elsewhere on this website.

The Pioneer Corner Museum is open on Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m. from the fi rst weekend in May through the

fi nal weekend of October.

Pioneer Corner Museum is located at 2013 Main Street, in the historic Market Square area of New Holstein.

The museum is located in a building which served as one of New Holstein’s early general stores. It showcases an extensive collection of artifacts, displays and vignettes that recall the early years of the community. The Fenn Button Collection is also on display here.

You can also learn more about these sites and the New Holstein Historical Society by visiting their website—newholsteinhistory.info.

E L K H A RT L A K ED EPOT M USEUM

Elkhart Lake’s Depot Museum is located in the Elkhart Lake village square adjacent to the railroad tracks.

The century-old railroad station houses original depot furnishings and memorabilia recording the history of this resort community.

The Timm House, above, and Pioneer Corner, left, make up a tandem of New Holstein Historical Society sites.

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The depot museum is generally open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call 920-526-3392 for times. One of the best times for a visit is on Saturday mornings, when the adjacent square is packed full of activity with the Elkhart Lake Farmer’s Market.

SH EBOYGA N CO U NT YH I S TO R I CA L MUSEUM

The Sheboygan County Historical Society has as its primary mission to collect, preserve, and educate about the history of Sheboygan County.

The museum complex includes this stately brick building refl ecting Judge David Taylor’s career and the era of 1850-1900; the 1864 Weinhold Family Homestead; the 1890’s Schuchardt Barn with

rural agricultural displays; and the 1867 Bodenstab Cheese Factory

with early commercial cheese making implements.

A recent addition of 20,000 sq. ft. features seasonal displays, temporary exhibits, classroom, and the museum store. Changing exhibits include Indian history, ice harvesting, maritime, circus, local sports, medical

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Holiday Memories(Opens Day After Thanksgiving)Fri., Nov. 27 thruWed., Dec. 30Noon-5. Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Our special holiday exhibit highlighting the animated characters from the Prange’s Department Store street windows. Kids can enjoy the Garton Toy Co. Pedal Corral and make a special toy. Come visit with Santa Claus on the weekends. The Model Railroaders are here opening weekend and live holiday music performances throughout the month.

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pharmaceutical, early agricultural and related trades.

This year one of the changing and seasonal exhibits touts the 60 year history of road racing at Road America, America’s Park of Speed.

The site offers self-guided tours

of the main museum & four historic buildings. Hours from April 1 to October 31 are Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults 18 and over with reduced rates for children and seniors.

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LIFE | travel thru timeMembers are admitted free.

Free admission is provided to the nation’s active duty personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2015.

Self-guided tours of the main museum & four historic buildings.

P I N ECREST H I S TO R I CA L V I L L AG EThere’s a place where interactive

experiences are intertwined with lifelong memories—where families grow closer together through stories and discover they have acres and acres of common ground.

Known as Pinecrest Historical Village, the site features buildings from around Manitowoc County, relocated and refurbished to make a village of living history.

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operated by the private, non-profi t, Manitowoc County Historical Society.

At Pinecrest Village, history, science, art and nature are coming to life.

Pinecrest Historical Village was offi cially dedicated on Sunday, June 26, 1977. It is set as a village in Manitowoc County would have been around the year 1900.

The village features restorations of many actual buildings. Among them are—

• The Collins train depot;

• Two Creeks town hall;

• Rockwood Firehouse;

• Newton State Bank;

• Shadyside School;

• Tina Lulloff’s Cheesemaking building;

• The Nennig Dance Pavillion from Cleveland;

• A general store from Clarks Mills;

A new project is looming at Pinecrest—one which will make a big impact.

The Meeme House Inn, its original livery stable and poll house will soon make the 15 mile journey to Pinecrest Historical Village where all the buildings will be restored to their circa 1900 glory.

At Pinecrest the buildings will truly come alive! The livery stable will

be the center for horse-drawn wagon rides through the grounds and teach about the important care of the stagecoach horses.

The Inn will be a central point for all Village business and socialization. The space will also feature a circa 1900 era kitchen to be used for wood stove cooking classes. The second fl oor

boarding rooms will be utilized as overnight experiences for families and community groups. A main focal point of the Inn is the ballroom and stage on the second fl oor which will provide countless hours of entertainment to visitors.

The recreated property would not be complete without the historic poll house. The poll house will come to life as political debates and elections take place at Pinecrest which will let our visitors decide on the “community’s” progress and elected mayor.

The cost of the project, expected to near $1 million, is expected to be provided through fundraising efforts.

Pinecrest Village is open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This fall, the Rural Life Days: Tractor Show and Thresheree will be held September 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is $7 for Adults, $6 for Seniors, $5 Children age 5 to 17, $18 for Family. MCHS and MLRI members are free. Must show Membership card at gate.

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If you are a car buff and you like vintage vehicles, you might want to check out Newton Classic Cars, located

at the intersection of I-43 and CTH C northeast of Newton.

Newton Classic Cars, 8010 County Trunk Highway CR, Newton.

Phone: 920-726-7600 for more information.

RO G ERS S T REE T F I SH I N G V I L L AG E A N D G RE AT L A K ES COAST

GUARD MUSEUMThe Rogers Street Fishing Village is

celebrating 175 years of commercial fi shing at its location in Two Rivers.

Rogers Street Fishing Village and Great Lakes Coast Guard Museum shows an 1886 historic lighthouse, shipwreck displays and artifacts, and of course our commercial fi shing exhibits.

For 175 years, commercial fi shermen have battled Lake Michigan for their living and even today, fi sh tugs haul in the day’s catch.

Our Life Saving Station, commissioned in 1877, (today known as the U.S.Coast Guard) has witnessed many dramatic rescues…and tragic outcomes. Our 1886 pierhead lighthouse, now located at the museum, is silent witness to the wrecks and rescues off our dangerous shores.

On the National Register of Historic Places, the museum complex is located on the banks of the East Twin River, the traditional headquarters of the Two Rivers Commercial Fishing Fleet.

The museum complex has fi ve historic buildings that portray exciting stories. Step aboard the 1936 wooden fi shing tug BUDDY O, explore the fi shing sheds, see the antique Kahlenberg Marine Oil Engine started up, hear the whistles and horns, and then climb up to the 1886 Two Rivers’ North Pier Lighthouse for a bird’s eye view of the Fishing Village.

See the restored fresnel lens that originally was housed in this lighthouse.

Finish your visit with a tour of the Great Lakes Coast Guard Exhibit SHIPWRECKS, featuring artifacts

A familiar pioneer hoop rolling game is played at Pinecrest Village.

STEP INTO HISTORYVisit the Timm House Historic Site,

1600 Wisconsin Avenue, and thePioneer Corner Museum,

2103 Main Street, New HolsteinTh e New Holstein Historical Society’s renovated

Victorian Style Home is a treasure house of artifacts from the period of 1895 to 1905. Experience life as it might have been for the H.C. Timm Family as they grew-up in one of the city’s most prominent homes.

Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm - 4pm,May through October, or by appointment.

Th e Timm House is also open weekends in December.MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT

www.newholsteinhistory.info or by calling 920-948-7748

From the Timm H ouse, take a short walk to the Pioneer Corner Museum and step into the Streets of Old New Holstein, a collection of historic building exhibits that represent early New Holstein’s businesses. Enjoy exploring specialty displays and one of the country’s largest collections of antique buttons.

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rescued from the depths of Lake Michigan’s most famous shipwrecks such as the VERNON, sunk in 1887, or the ROUSE SIMMONS, the legendary Christmas tree ship lost with all hands during a furious storm November 23, 1912.

Group Tours always welcome! Special school group presentation on the VERNON and ROUSE SIMMON shipwrecks. Available year round. $2.00 per student. Call for an appointment. (920) 793-5905.

TH E O L D WA D E H O USE S TAT E

H I S TO R I CA L S I T EThe Old Wade House is a Wisconsin

historical gem, one of 11 museum sites owned and operated by the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

The stagecoach hotel is the centerpiece of the Wade House experience. Built by Yankee settlers Pumpkin carving is part of the annual Fall Celebration at Wade House.


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Sylvanus and Betsey Wade in 1850, the inn replaced a log cabin in grand fashion.

Stately and distinguished, Wade House provided a respite for weary travelers in need of rest and sustenance.

Horse-drawn transportation moved travelers between Sheboygan and Fond du Lac in the 1860s. The journey was a constant click and clack, over a wooden plank road. This was a slow and uncomfortable journey, but there was a haven for rest at the midway

point. In the heart of wilderness was the Wade House, a place to get a hearty meal and spend the night. Now a state historic site, the property caters to travelers in a different way.

Blacksmith shops (or smithies) kept carriages running and horses well-shoed. Reconstructed when the site opened in 1953, the shop is an accurate depiction of a trade vital to the times. See a blacksmith hard at work, vigorously pounding hot iron into tools, horseshoes and other implements common in the 1860s.

The Herrling Sawmill was operated by Theodore Herrling and soon became the source of lumber for the local settlement’s needs. Following archaeological, documentary and image research, the mill was rebuilt in 2001 on its original site.

One of the other main attractions at the Old Wade House complex is the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum.

Home to Wisconsin’s most extensive and diverse collection of carriages, sleighs, wagons, and more, the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum contains 70 horse- and hand-drawn vehicles.

Self-guided tours allow you to explore, at your own pace, the vehicles that transported people and goods so important to a growing American economy.

One of the site’s major events, the exciting two-day experience usually falls on the last weekend in September and includes battle re-enactments, period music, and immersion into life during the Civil War.

Programs and activities abound for children and adults of all ages. Interact, explore, and immerse your entire family in the experience.

The sight of President Abraham Lincoln still captivates audiences nearly 150 years after his death.

The Old Wade House historical site has several major events coming up this fall.

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Wade House will continue its commemoration of the Civil War sesquicentennial by staging one of the largest Civil War encampments and battle re-enactments in Wisconsin on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In a scene reminiscent of what took place that fateful autumn 150 years ago, cavalry and artillery representing both sides of the confl ict will skirmish at 11 a.m. each day, followed by a full-scale battle at 2 p.m. In between the action, visitors will be able to access the battlefi eld to get an up-close look at the men, horses and equipment that bring the American Civil War to life.

Revel in the traditions of the fall season during Wade House’s “Autumn Celebration” on Saturdays, October 10 and 17 and Sundays, October 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will learn about the traditional harvest season in Wisconsin as well as early traditions of Halloween. The event includes a variety of family friendly activities including turnip and pumpkin carving, apple ducking, storytelling, apple cider tasting, open-air horse-drawn wagon rides and more.

On Saturdays, November 7 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wade House historic site will be hosting Hearthside

Dinners, a foodways program in which participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious hearth-cooked meal, prepared with their own hands, in the historic Wade House stagecoach hotel!

On Saturdays, August 22 and October 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wade House historic site in Greenbush will be hosting Breakfast at the Inn,

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century shipbuilding town, sail a boat down a river and more.

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum engages and educates the public about the maritime history of Wisconsin in the Great Lakes region, including Wisconsin’s World War II submarines and USS Cobia, by collecting and preserving artifacts and archival materials; creating interactive exhibits; promoting research; and developing and implementing maritime history and marine natural resource environmental educational programs.

Did you know that 28 submarines were built in Manitowoc during World War II? Although USS Cobia is not one of the 28 submarines built in Manitowoc, she is a National Historic Landmark and an International Submariners Memorial.

For more than 40 years Cobia has been a fi tting memorial to the thousands of men and women who built submarines here and the brave men who served on them.

USS Cobia is the most intact World War II Submarine in the nation and is home to the oldest working radar in the world.

During a 45-minute guided tour you will learn how submarines operate and what life was like aboard a “pig boat” with 79 other men.

Tours of the submarine are offered seven days a week, weather permitting, throughout the year. Tour times are approximate and subject to change.

Allow three to four hours to fully explore the Museum and tour USS Cobia.

Experience Great Lakes maritime history at the largest maritime museum in the Midwest and the fi rst Smithsonian Affi liate in Wisconsin.

Take a guided tour of USS Cobia, the nation’s most completely restored WWII submarine; learn even more about the everyday of life of the Cobia crew in our newest exhibit USS Cobia Below the Surface: Submarine Simulation Experience; operate a triple-expansion steam engine;

stroll the streets of a historic Great Lakes port; scan the harbor through a periscope; explore some of the spectacular boats made in Wisconsin; and think like a scientist in our Suspect Species Investigation Lab!

If you want an unusual experience, you can book an overnight stay program on the USS COBIA.

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s USS Cobia Overnight Education Program offers people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience fi rst-hand a taste of submarine life. The program offers not only an educational alternative to the traditional camp-out, it also facilitates an appreciation of history and insight into a unique time in America’s past. Boy Scouts have the opportunity to earn towards the American Heritage Merit Badge during their visit, and Girl Scouts can work on their Local Lore Badge.

Overnight participants will receive a guided tour and overnight accommodation on board a World War II submarine. In addition to undertaking various educational activities, participants will be offered special supervised access to some non-public areas of the submarine and admission to the museum.

Cost is $44.00 per person. Food, snacks or refreshments are not provided. You will need to bring your own bedding. Submarine is

fully heated and air conditioned, but participants are encouraged to dress in layers. Programming begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes accommodations aboard the USS Cobia, educational activities, and your museum admission the following day.

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s hours are listed here.

Summer (July - August): 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Fall (September - October): 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Winter (November - Mid March) Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Spring (Mid March - June): 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The museum is closed New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

May not be suitable for children under 10.

C A LUM E T CO U NT Y H I S TO R I CA L MUSEUM

It has been a busy year for Calumet County Historical Society (CCHS) and that is just the way they like it. “We have had numerous fun projects going on this summer that has spurred renewed interest in the museum and

Visitors look at the cutaway hull of a ship at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.

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area history in general,” CCHS member Mike Pichee said.

“When you visit the museum, you’re going to see a wonderful new lay out inside,” Terry Friederichs, CCHS president said. “We did not intend to do a large scale rearrangement of the museum, but that changed when we had the opportunity to purchase 12 new show cases. The new cases allowed the society to change the layout and create new displays which allow for improved viewing of the artifacts.”

To extend history outside of the museum the society launched a new Web site in May. The site not only gives details about the CCHS but also other local historical organizations, people in the area that are doing great work in history, and links so you can connect with them. Also featured is a priceless historic fi lm of Chilton from 1938 that was originally commissioned by the Chilton Kiwanis Club.


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“This fi lm is remarkable. What the Kiwanis fi lmed in 1938 and the newly added narration is amazing. It is an important commitment to history,” Friederichs said.

Pichee added, “In this fi lm you will see some of the people that our streets are named after, business and stores that are long gone and even some early views of those that are still here. Chilton was really a bustling town in 1938 and the fi lm does a great job of showcasing what small town life was like. You will see a parade and people outside of our churches, schools and businesses going about their daily business.”

Another ongoing project is a documentation project that captures every item and its historic signifi cance. “We have the best software for a museum of our size courtesy of a Chilton Area Community Foundation grant. The project entails archiving thousands of objects that have been collected for over fi ve decades by photographing and entering them

into our software. It is a big project, but with the help of area high school students nearly 750 objects have been entered thus far,” Friederichs said.

Additional new endeavors include digitalizing all the old county maps the museum has in its collection and emphasizing collectables from the 50’s and 60’s. Gifts from the Zarnoth Family Fund and the Allen and Karen Schuette Heritage Fund have contributed to the map project.

The museum dates back to 1961 when county veterinarian Dr. Royal Klofanda converted an old hatchery on his Reed St. property in Chilton to house his personal collection of antique farm and home implements. In September of 1967 ground was broken for the fi rst of two 40 x 100 foot steel buildings that house the artifacts today. The museum does not charge admission and is funded mostly by the generosity of current society members, past members, and donations. It is affi liated of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

The Calumet County Historic Society Museum is located on Irish Road in Chilton just south of STH 32/57. Their two buildings and restored log cabin are open Sundays afternoons June through September but the society will open for private tours of any size. To arrange for a tour call (920)849-4042.

In addition, the society has fi ve off site displays and provides outreach to area schools and organizations. Their website may be found at CalumetCountyHistoricalSociety.org.

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Open House tours are given throughout the year. Membership is open to local and out of state people, as well as businesses and corporate memberships.

The home is open to public touring during major community events, and by appointment. For more information call 920-565-3830.

TH E G REEN H OTEL In Brillion, visitors can learn about

history at The Green Hotel, the cornerstone for all Brillion Historical Society activity.

The Green Hotel was Brillion’s very fi rst hotel, originally located on south Main Street. It was built in 1872 by F. F. Green, son of Asaph Green, who interestingly enough was a Chilton pioneer. The Brillion Historical Society took over the Green Hotel in 1969 and moved it to its present location on Francis Street.

Today, the Green Hotel serves as Brillion’s “History House” museum.

M A LO N E A RE A H ER I TAG E M USEUMThe Malone Area Heritage

Museum is a historical museum which documents the history of immigrants into the Holyland region of Wisconsin.

The museum is affi liated with the Wisconsin Historical Society.

It has been in existence since 2005. It is open to the public on Thursday afternoons between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and on the second Sunday of each month.

The museum consists of two buildings. Both were purchased from Malone’s co-op.

One is the original train depot for Malone, which was moved across the street to its present location in early 2005.

Had the building not been moved, it would have been dismantled because it was in the way of large trucks.

It documents the development and

usage of the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad. There is a piece of the original railroad that was dug up in a local fi eld.

The building is the fi nal remaining depot from that line.

The other building is a more recently purchased agricultural shop which is

being adapted for displaying items as of 2008. Both buildings contain artifacts from activities common in the area, especially farming.

Documentation and photography are displayed from the local communities of St. Cloud, Mt. Calvary and its train station at Calvary Station, Charlesburg, Dotyville, St. Peter,


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M ISH I COT H I S TO R I CA L

MUSEUMThe Mishicot Historical

Museum is housed in a two-room schoolhouse built in 1873.

In addition to displaying artifacts of Mishicot area history from pioneer days to the present, it features collections on rural schools and the Potawatomi Indians.

Admission is free. The museum is open weekends throughout the summer from 12-4 p.m. Other times by appointment

H ENSCH EL’S I N D I A N

MUSEUMHenschel’s Indian

Museum offers insights into settlements of native Americans along the lands adjacent to the Sheboygan County Marsh.

Located at N8661 Holstein Road, the site offers both a museum and active trout fi shing ponds.

Either way you look at it, the Henschel family invites you to come for the fi shing and stay for the museum or come for the museum and stay for the fi shing!

The museum is full of both artifacts found on the Henschel site and the surrounding area, as well as collections on loan.

The ancient springs that feed the trout ponds no doubt was a source of fresh water for the indigenous peoples of the area.

Since the fi rst Henschel homesteader settled in

Sheboygan County in 1849, the family’s land has yielded evidence of 10,000 years of human occupation.

Today, the Henschel collection of prehistoric artifacts is one of the most complete in Wisconsin. A truly captivating collection of Indian artifacts including chipped and ground stone tools, bone tools, projectile points, copper implements, pottery and antler artifacts track the lives and times of the original culture inhabiting the area.

The museum and fi shing opportunities are offered Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tue-Sat 1-5 p.m. or other times by appointment.

Each fall, Henschel’s Indian Museum also hosts a special fall festival, featuring pumpking patch, a corn maze and tours of the native woodland areas.

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At the Sheboygan County Airport, one can fi nd interesting lessons about the history of fl ying.

The Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin was founded in 2004 by a dedicated group of volunteers and EAA Chapter 766 who raised $1.4 million to construct its magnifi cent facility.

Since then, the Aviation Heritage Center has hosted thousands of visitors and pilots.

The Center’s mission is to preserve Wisconsin’s pioneering aviation history via fascinating exhibits.

In addition, educational programs, including an affi liated fl ight school, encourage young people to pursue careers in aviation related fi elds.

Situated at the heart of the Sheboygan County Airport, the Center offers guests a close-up look at aircraft operations. During much of the year, Sheboygan County Airport is one of the busiest private aviation airports in the state.

Military Aircraft Simulators are one of the more fascinating offerings at the center.

The Center’s T-37 jet simulator is one of two in existence. These simulators were used by the United States Air Force to teach the fundamentals of jet aircraft

operation to more than 78,000 U.S. Air Force fi ghter pilots.

The Center’s T-28 simulator is one of two in existence. The T-28 was a military trainer during the 1950s and 1960s, and many were used in combat during the Vietnam War.

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With 1.5 million pieces of wood type and more than 1,000 styles and sizes of patterns, Hamilton’s collection is one of the premier wood type collections in the world. In addition to wood type, the museum is home to an amazing array of advertising cuts from the 1930s through the 1970s, and all of the equipment necessary to make wood type and print with it, as well as equipment used in the production of hot metal type, tools of the craft and rare type specimen catalogs.

The Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum has been open at its new location, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, since November of 2013.

The new address is a short distance from the original location with a stunning view of Lake Michigan. The building was previously owned by the Formrite Company of Two Rivers, and it’s more than twice the size of the original museum.

Self guided tours are available anytime during our regular business hours. Guided tours of the museum are offered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Don’t forget the Hamilton staff hosts educational demonstrations, fi eld trips, workshops and offers opportunities for artists, printers, historians and other scholars to experience this vast wood type collection.

Please contact the museum at [email protected] or (920) 794-6272 for more information or to schedule a group visit.

Summer Hours: May 1-November 1: Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 1pm-5pm. Closed Monday.

WASH I N GTO N H O USE, T WO R IVERSThe historic Washington House,

located at 1622 Jefferson Street in Two Rivers, is a three-story immigrant hotel built in 1850.

The site contains an original 1890’s saloon, ballroom and a staffed replica of Ed Berners’ Ice Cream Parlor, where visitors may enjoy ice cream treats and fountain service.

Berners invented the ice cream sundae in 1881 in Two Rivers. The second fl oor ballroom features rare, restored Early American murals.

Ten rooms of the building are devoted to historic displays, including a Victorian dollhouse and antique toy exhibit.

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GA L LOWAY H O USE AN D V I L L AG E AN D B L A K ELY M US EU M

A good deal of Fond du Lac history is contained at the Galloway House and Village and Blakely Museum on the city’s southeast side. The restored Victorian Galloway House is the focal point of a collection of 25 historic buildings that have been moved to the site and restored. The Blakely Museum houses a collection of local artifacts and materials from the estates of leading fi gures in community history. The historical buildings include:

■ Church

■ Photographers’ shop

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■ One-room school

The Galloway House and Village and the Blakely Historic Museum welcomes groups by appointment, extending its exhibition and educational resources through its guided and unguided tours.

Group visits are available at reduced rates for a minimum of ten and a maximum of fi fty people. Reservations must be made by phone at least two weeks in advance. For further information, please call 920-923-1166 or e-mail at [email protected]

Tours are available to educational, day-care and adult groups. Travel through our historic village with your own tour guide. Bring a lunch along and eat in the pavilion.

If an indoor history lesson is more appropriate, the site offers educational traveling trunks. There is a variety to choose from. These trunks can aid teachers in helping deliver history topics.

The Galloway House and Village is located on the south city limits of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin at 336 Old Pioneer Road, midway between Wisconsin 175 and U.S. 45.

Regular hours are Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Special group tours are available during closed hours by reservation only, May through October. For more information call 920-922-6390.

The Blakely Museum is open during regular business hours.

The Thornton Library/archives is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 4 pm. Other times available upon request. You can also email [email protected] to make an appointment.

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Vintage Thomas Edison AppliancesEmancipating the Life of theHousewife in the Early 1900s

Thomas Edison invented many electrical appliances we use today. He was always looking for ways to make his wife Mina’s life easier by inventing some of the electrical appliances we take for granted today.Learn more at this special exhibit on now through Sept. 30th!

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based on the Thomas A. Edison system.

Guided tours of the museum offer a step back in time to the dawn of domestic electricity.

Hearthstone was lit on September 30, 1882 along with two other buildings. Only Hearthstone survives.

This was the fi rst time in the world that several buildings were lighted with a central hydroelectric station using the Edison system.

The generator was situated in the beater room of the Appleton Paper and Pulp Company. The three buildings that were lighted on that historic occasion were the Appleton Paper and Pulp Company owned by John Van Nortwick and run by Henry J. Rogers who owned the home on the bluff above, now known as Hearthstone, and Kimberly & Clark’s Vulcan Paper Mill located nearby.

Only one other Edison central station existed in the nation. Thomas Edison’s steam powered Pearl Street Station in New York City began its operation September 4, 1882. It lit several businesses in the Wall Street area.

Hearthstone’s rare 1882 Edison light switches and electroliers still are in operation. It is possible that Hearthstone is the sole surviving example of wiring and fi xtures in their original location from the dawn of the electrical age.

William Waters, a prominent, Fox Valley, turn-of-the-century architect, designed the stunning home. He gained national recognition for his Wisconsin

building at Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exposition, and is noted for numerous prestigious private and public buildings throughout the Fox Cities, Oshkosh and Wisconsin.

Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. and Cremora Rogers and their daughter, Kitty, lived in their home approximately 11 years. They left Appleton in 1893. The house then changed hands nine times. In the 1930s it was a public restaurant called The Hearthstone because of its nine fi replaces.

In 1986 the City of Appleton considered razing the building. A grass-roots effort by 13 or more Appleton residents raised enough money to purchase the property in December 1986, saving it from destruction. The group formed the Friends of Hearthstone, Inc. and opened the home as a museum emphasizing its Edison heritage.

The building is being restored to the historic era 1880-1895.

Today guests from throughout the country and the world tour this amazing example of early domestic electricity.

At the Hands-On Hydro Adventure Center you can learn about electricity while trying fun hands-on activities. Adults and children alike will be captivated by their ability to generate electricity from a water wheel.

Try using one of Edison’s light switches, or try to generate enough electricity to make our electric trolley model work.

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The Hearthstone Hydro Adventure center is a great place for discovery for kids of any age!

The tour schedule is listed here: Thursday — Friday: First tour begins at

10 a.m., Saturday: First tour begins at 11 a.m., Sunday: First tour begins at 1 p.m. Tours are conducted every half hour with the last tour of the day beginning at 3:30 p.m.


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G R I G N O N M A NS I O NIn 1837, Charles A. Grignon built

this elegant Mansion as a wedding gift for his Pennsylvania bride, Mary Elizabeth Meade. An oasis of luxury and civilization on the Wisconsin frontier, this stately home was known as “The Mansion in the Woods” to countless travelers.

Today, a National and State Historic Site, the Grignon Mansion is a proud reminder of our state’s beginnings. Restored to the time period of 1837-62, when Charles lived there, the Mansion is a beautiful link to our heritage.

The Charles A. Grignon Mansion is located at 1313 Augustine Street in Kaukauna. For more information, contact (920) 766-6106,or email [email protected].

P LYMO U TH H I S TO R I CA L SO C I E T Y

MUSEUMThe Plymouth Historical Society

Museum is located in the heart of Plymouth’s downtown district at 420 E. Mill Street. Our museum is open year-round. The fi rst fl oor of the facility is wheelchair accessible.

The museum is open to the public free of charge. The fi rst fl oor gallery’s of the museum are open year-around Thursday through Sunday. The lower level Plank Road exhibit is open Memorial Day through Thanksgiving weekend. Hours are 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. We welcome school groups and guides are available when requested in advance.

The museum can accommodate private group tours. We welcome your group or organizations to hold its meetings or programs at the museum. Call us at (920) 893-1876 for more information.

The Stahlman Library is located on the second fl oor of the museum. The research library was established

When you hear the name “Thomas Edison,” what is the image you have?

The light bulb? The phonograph? Movies? Stock ticker?

After all, it was Edison who made electric lights possible in Appleton, when his very fi rst centralized hydro-electric system went into operation on September 30, 1882. That’s when Hearthstone was connected to the system and became the fi rst residence in the world to be electrifi ed by such a system. Yes, the bulb changed the world. We all know that.

But did you know that one of Edison’s goals as he was dreaming up all these wonderful new things was to emancipate the American woman from as many of the routine

daily chores of keeping a house as possible? It was not by accident that Edison’s name appears on so many household appliances, such as the toaster, electric range, waffl e iron, coffee percolator, or electric grill. Edison predicted that “Electricity will do practically all the manual work about the home.”

A fascinating display of early Edison electric a ppliances is on exhibit at Hearthstone 625 W. Prospect Ave. through September 30.

His electric iron was designed to be hotter at the point than the rest of the iron. Not only did the iron have a “hot point” and become the fi rst commercially successful iron, but the Hotpoint Company was born and later became part of the Edison Electric Appliance

Company and eventually the Edison General Electric Company. The early toasters looked like the bread didn’t have a chance. The coffee makers appear too elegant to use. The Edison Do-All electric grill does everything but wash the dishes.

The Wizard of Menlo Park changed our world. He brought us light, music, movies and he brought change to the home with modern household appliances. Mr. Edison felt that women should be freed from daily household duties and “use their minds to make Earth a splendid planet to live upon.”

The display is compliments of Robin and Joan Rolfs, authors, Edison historians and long-time friends of Hearthstone. ■

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in honor of Jim Stahlman who, along with his wife Peg, founded the Plymouth Historical Society in 1990. The library resources may be viewed in-house. Because the library contains rare and unique collections, we do not allow items to be removed or checked out.

The library is open Tuesday from 9 to 12 noon or by appointment.

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This 1.5 hour, self-guided tour features more than 30 signifi cant homes, churches and buildings. Two of its districts, the Cole District and Downtown Historic District, are listed on the National Register and are home to some of Sheboygan County’s oldest buildings.

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Can Chiropractic Care Help Arthritis Sufferers?

by Dr. Nic Giebler, D.C.

Arthritis is a big problem that affects many people in lots of different ways.

As far as musculoskeletal pain is concerned, arthritis casts a very long shadow. The symptoms are wide-ranging, and may include pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. Although arthritis is most often seen in middle aged and older adults, it can also affl ict younger people. And it’s not a health condition that chooses its victims based on ethnicity or gender either—arthritis doesn’t discriminate.

While the general public is aware that arthritis is painful, fewer people recognize just how widespread and severe the debilitating effects of arthritis actually are. People with arthritis may experience diffi culty with everyday tasks like buttoning shirts or opening packages and containers. They may also fi nd that arthritis limits their mobility. This could prevent them from participating in their favorite activities or spending time with friends and family. In fact, arthritis is a more frequent cause of activity limitation than heart disease, cancer or diabetes. It is estimated that 21 million Americans face some type of disability as a result of arthritis. This suggests that strategies for managing arthritis need to address goals beyond pain relief if they are to be truly successful.

BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS ARTHRITIS?Arthritis is not really one medical condition. Rather, it’s

a more general term that refers to infl ammation that may affect joints and other parts of the body as a result of more than 100 “rheumatic diseases”, such as fi bromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. These disorders

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have accepted the condition as an inevitable part of aging and been given a standard prescription of bed rest and drug therapies. However, today’s health care professionals recognize that appropriate exercise and nutrition are also critical to managing arthritis effectively, and they can recommend a much wider range of treatment options. But let’s look beyond just “managing” arthritis. What about preventing it? Well, studies have shown that similar approaches as listed above can reduce the severity and initial onset of arthritis. Like so many other health-related topics, arthritis is driven by chronic infl ammation. In other words, it’s driven by diet and stress. So, look to take a more anti-infl ammatory approach to diet (eat more fruits, veggies, healthy, natural proteins, and nuts) and avoid refi ned foods like highly-refi ned dairy and grains, and junk food. Beyond nutrition, it’s also crucial to USE your joints to keep them healthy. Daily exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise like walking or light weights, is essential.

HOW WE CAN HELP Your chiropractor can play an important role, not only

in relieving pain, but also in helping patients with arthritis continue to live a more independent, active lifestyle. For many arthritis sufferers, treatment still begins with a certain amount of rest and medication. But if you have arthritis, a Giebler Chiropractic can help you develop a well-rounded, long-term approach to managing your arthritis in three very important ways:

• Designing an exercise program based on your own unique requirements. Such a program usually focuses on a combination of goals, including (1) restoring any lost range of motion in your joints, (2) improving your fl exibility and endurance, and (3) increasing your muscle tone and strength. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that inactivity can make joints affected by arthritis even more painful and stiff. It can also have other negative health effects. A properly designed and supervised exercise program can reduce these risks.

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Barb Techel gave her dog a second chance with a wheelchair rig

T he challenges faced by her treasured pet changed Barbara Techel’s life perspective starting

in 2006.

Techel’s dog Frankie, a six and a half year old dachshund, was paralyzed in an accident while the Techel’s were on vacation. “We tried surgery, physical therapy, acupuncture and nothing helped,” Techel said. A suggestion for a dog wheelchair changed despair into hope for Techel.

“At fi rst I didn’t want to do it,” Techel shared. “I couldn’t imagine what her life would be like.”

Three months later Frankie received her wheelchair and after an initial three to four minutes of indecision, Frankie began to run. “It blew me away how she just could go on with life. It was so inspiring,” Techel said.

“It was hard at fi rst,” she added.

“Some people looked at her funny and at me funny. I felt they were judging until I turned it around and realized I could educate others.”

Techel credits Frankie for helping her feel more confi dent. “I would worry about what people thought and here was Frankie in her wheelchair running and happy and not caring about what anyone thought of her,”

she said. “It changed my life.”

Techel went on to write two children’s books about Frankie while visiting over 350 schools and libraries with Frankie to help kids face their own challenges. “Frankie served as a therapy dog for several area places as well,” Techel said.

Frankie retired in 2012 and passed away soon after. “I loved the work

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so much and am so passionate about animals, especially challenged ones,” Techel said, adding she founded the Frankie Wheelchair Fund to continue to help dogs with Frankie’s challenges.

Memorial funds received were used to help six dogs acquire wheelchairs that they otherwise could not have had. “Wheelchairs are quite expensive with the cheapest around $385 and some costing as much as $1,500,” Techel explained.

“Part of the reason I do this is there are a lot of organizations but by the

time you go through physical therapy and everything else, a lot of people run out of money,” she added. “I fi ll a need.”

Two months later Techel came up with the idea of a National Walk ‘ N Roll day, which is held every year on September 22. “I do it to honor Frankie and to recognize all dogs in wheelchairs.”

Techel wants people to be aware that wheelchairs for dogs are a viable option and says her biggest reward is seeing a dog that was paralyzed be

able to run again. “Being able to help a dog and give others hope is huge,” Techel said. “You don’t have to lose a dog because of paralysis.”

Techel encourages having hope. “Don’t give up if it happens to your dog,” she said. “There are options. Reach out to others. Bad things happen in life, but search for the blessings and positive points.”

More information on Techel’s books and charitable organizations can be found on her website atjoyfulpaws.com.

A pet loss support group started by an area woman offers those who have suffered the

loss of a pet a place to express their feelings with others.

Tails of Comfort meets monthly in Sheboygan under the leadership of Louise Hansen and Kristi Irving. “I saw a need for it several years ago,” Hansen said. The group originally met at the library in Cedar Grove before moving to its current location at Wesley Methodist Church.

Hansen said attendance varies each month as the group meets each second Monday at 6 p.m. “It is very rewarding,” Hansen said. “We would like more people to come. People who have come said it has helped them. Pets are truly a member of our families, not just a dog or a cat. Sometimes the death of a pet hits people harder than the death of a family member. We give a lot of ideas on how to handle grief including planting a bush or tree, placing a stepping stone, or donating to a shelter.”

“We let them know it’s OK to get another animal,” she added.

In addition to her involvement in Tails of Comfort, Hansen has been participating in Bichon Frise

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rescue work for 14 years. “I am still doing it,” Hansen said. “I have several foster failures.” Foster failure is a term Hansen uses to explain foster dogs that she adopted as members of her own family. “A lot of the dogs are very needy and have come out of puppy mills.”

Hansen is now retired, but feels the 33 years she served as a special education teacher at the Early Learning Center in Sheboygan helped prepare her for her work with the rescue dogs.

“You realize you can’t go into fostering with expectations,” she explained, “Accept them the way they are and try your best to make them feel loved, accepted and less fearful.”

Working with several organizations in Wisconsin and throughout the United States, Hansen includes home visits as part of her duties. “I will go into homes for other rescues and make sure it is a safe environment,” she said. “It is very rewarding to do home checks and seeing the small steps that

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A local woman has turned her passion for trap neuter and release for cats into a new organization aimed at helping cats lead healthier and happier lives.

Trap, neuter, release, otherwise known as TNR is a program that helps feral cats and barn cats and their caretakers. The cats are trapped and taken to a veterinarian who spays or neuters each cat, provides vaccinations, worming and ear mite treatments after which the cats are released back into their home territory. The goal is to reduce unwanted cats and kittens and ultimately give the cats a better healthier life.

Terri Ebersole of Elkhart Lake originally trapped her fi rst feral cat in 2008. “It made me look at them closer,” Ebersole said. “He was the coolest cat with such a unique personality. I decided to read and learn everything I could about helping cats that are

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the dogs make. Knowing they are going into a loving home and will be well cared for and loved is wonderful.”

The most challenging part of working with the rescues is fi nding enough suitable foster homes and those who are willing to adopt the dogs. “There is always a need,” she said. “So many people go to pet stores and they are buying puppy mill dogs. While they deserve homes too, the people are perpetuating the industry.”

Hansen has a special affection for senior dogs and has several living in her home. “These dogs deserve homes,” she said. “We have lots of support for those who adopt for as long as they have the animals. All of us involved in rescue have a wealth of resources.”

Hansen also keeps active having served on the board of the Sheboygan County Humane Society for six years and now as a PetSmart Cat Adoption Center volunteer for SCHS. “I also make belly bands for the dogs.”

Serving on the board of My Feral Fix has given Hansen a love of cats as well. “I never really cared for cats, but I love cats now. I have one of my own.”

“We all have a common goal of helping animals fi nd good homes,” she added. “The connections we make with people that we still hear from are very rewarding. People think of you and trust you.”

“Our church has also become pet friendly,” Hansen said. “Many of our members including our Pastor have animals so now we have a designated area in the back where members may sit with their animals. In addition a group called Pawsitive Devotions and Discussion meets once a month and anyone is welcome to come.”

Tails of Comfort is located in Wesley House, 829 Union Ave., in Sheboygan. More information on Tails of Comfort and Pawsitive Devotions and Discussions can be found by calling (920) 458-4889. “We are always ready to listen and lend support as well as give you resources to help you.” Hansen said.

“I can’t imagine life any other way,” Hansen said of her involvement in so many animals groups and organizations. “We all have a purpose in life. For me it’s the animals. I love my life.”

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living outside. I needed to do something. I wanted to make the biggest difference. The only way to reduce overpopulation is to stop them from being born in the fi rst place.”

Originally serving as the TNR coordinator for an area organization since 2011, Ebersole has now decided to create her own organization called My Feral Fix in an effort to continue her personal mission to help as many cats and their caretakers as she can. “It’s my life,” she said. “It’s what I love to do.”

Since she began actively trapping cat colonies in 2011 in an effort to help keep acceptable animals from being euthanized, Ebersole has made a difference in the lives of thousands of cats including 2,300 cats in just the last three and a half years. “That is quite an accomplishment,” she said. “But there are more that need help.”

Ebersole said TNR is the only successful way to control community cat overpopulation. “TNR helps the cats to be much healthier and live longer,” Ebersole said. “The fewer kittens born means fewer kittens enter our shelter

system and therefore reduces euthanization rates and increases the chances for those cats already in shelters to get adopted.”

TNR also helps each caregiver by keeping the number of cats in the colony to a manageable number so it doesn’t cost more money to provide feed and care. “The caregivers enjoy their cats rather than worrying about how many more are going to be born each year,” Ebersole added. “Since the males are neutered they no longer spray, fi ght with other males or wander across roads to fi nd females in heat. The females are so much healthier since their bodies are not being drained from litter after litter.”

“Another very important function of TNR is educating caregivers,” Ebersole continued. “I teach them about the importance of proper food, fresh water, and adequate shelter.

Excited to get My Feral Fix up and running, Ebersole is available for questions by phone at (920) 946-1775 or email at contact@myferalfi x.org. More information can be found atwww.myferalfi x.org.

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Central Bark Doggy Day Care is like an exclusive indoor-outdoor dog park, but not your average

dog park. Opening in March of 2008, the franchise location of Central Bark Doggy Day Care in Manitowoc is operated by Adrianne Spaulding.

Spaulding spent the fi rst 11 years of her career working in the fast-paced nuclear power world. Routinely spending 72 hours away from her 4-legged kids she realized that Manitowoc was in need of a facility like Central Bark. Adrianne has been trained as a small animal masseuse and canine fi rst aid and CPR. She also was the editor of the newsletter for the Lakeshore Humane Society and a former obedience instructor at a local Kennel Club.

Central Bark Doggy Day Care in Sheboygan opened in August of 2008 and is operated by Linda Gurath. Gurath spent many years as a corporate controller until one day she decided to follow her passion for dogs and has always had a soft spot in her heart for her furry companions. “They have all been special members of my family,” Linda said. “When I learned about Central Bark Doggy Day Care, I knew it was meant to be.”

As the name implies, Central Bark Doggy Day Care offers day care services for dogs. Like child day care, doggy day care has a daily schedule of activities that include supervised play time and nap time. The dogs are provided with stimulation, interaction, and lots of tender loving care in a clean, healthy, fun and nurturing

environment. Day care alleviates the boredom. Most dogs go home so tired that they sleep most of the following day.

Both locations pride themselves on outstanding service and satisfaction guaranteed. Whether you’re bringing in your pup for a grooming or dropping your furry child off at doggy day care, the Central Bark staff cares for your pet like it was a part of their family.

Central Bark offers a wide variety of toys, food, collars, leashes and more in their Doggy Boutique. “The vast majority of our edible and non edible products are made in the USA,” Spaulding said. “That is important for a lot of pet parents and sets us apart from the large pet retailers. Even if your furry companion has allergies, bring in the list of ingredients to avoid

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Eastshore Humane Association (ESHA) strives to make a difference in the lives of animals in Calumet and surrounding counties. Eastshore Humane Association’s mission is to promote responsible pet ownership and compassion toward all creatures.

The shelter operates with a no-kill philosophy. Animals are not euthanized at ESHA for lack of space or if they are perceived as undesirable. Animals accepted into the shelter are quarantined until they are known to be healthy and not a risk to the rest of the animals residing at the shelter. On intake the animals get checked for parasites, bathed if needed, and are given any necessary medical help. The fi rst week an animal is in the shelter costs approximately $100 - $150 depending on its health condition. The objective is to get the animals healthy, socialized and available to be adopted into suitable homes.

ESHA handles animals of all kinds with the majority consisting of cats and dogs along with guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters

and gerbils.

Intake is scheduled with the party surrendering the animal. There is a surrender fee. ESHA is a private organization and does not function as the county dog pound or a public drop off for stray, sick or unwanted animals.

The shelter is not supported by any tax revenue or funded by any state, federal or county monies. Eastshore is a 501(c) 3 non- profi t and must constantly raise funds and write grants to keep the operation going. The shelter provides a service to Calumet and surrounding counties with the understanding that the shelter needs fi nancial support.

Volunteers are scheduled to help run the shelter. The shelter operates with a volunteer board of

directors and works with organizations like the New Hope Center for volunteers. It’s not the number of volunteers; it’s the quality and commitment. Eastshore also has two full-time and three part-time employees.

The shelter is a partner with PETCO and shelter cats are showcased in the Darboy store. A group of dedicated volunteers who live close to the Darboy store take care of the animals every day.

Eastshore Humane Association welcomes donations and encourages anyone wishing to help the shelter to visit the website at www.eastshoreha.org. The shelter is located at 1100 Park St., Chilton and can be reached at (920) 849-2390.

and we will match you with the right food for your pet.”

Central Bark Doggy Day Cares are located throughout the United States with 26 total locations, 16 of which are located in Wisconsin. “This allows our doggy parents to be able to bring their furry companions to any location once they have met the Central Bark Doggy Day Care requirements,” Spaulding explained. Central Bark requires all furry friends over 6 months be spayed or neutered, current on all shots as well as participate in day care a minimum of one day per week.

“Dogs love coming to Central Bark to play with their friends” Gurath said. “Our program helps them to be well adjusted dogs and parents love taking home a tired dog. Central Bark truly is the best way to love your dog.”

“One of the major differences between Central Bark Doggy Day Care and other dog day cares is their one day a week policy.” Spaulding said. “The dogs learn our daily routine and many of them develop best friends to play with. Coming often is critical for dogs that are fearful or skittish around strangers or other dogs. Our program helps them to gain confi dence and learn to trust. We get to know each dog and his or her special needs. Many of our clients have come in as young puppies, and our staff forms an alliance with the parent to do what is right for the dog.”

Central Bark welcomes the general public to book an appointment with their skilled groomers or shop in the boutique.

Central Bark Doggy Day Care can be reached in Sheboygan at (920) 457-9663 and is located at 3513 South 32nd St. The Manitowoc location is located at 1910 Mirro Dr., and can be reached at (920) 652-9663. More information can be found atwww.centralbarkusa.com.

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A passion for animal photography as a child turned into a successful career and business for a

Sheboygan photographer.

Trish Brunner, owner of Legacy Studios, has always been a photographer. “When I was a little girl my father was a detective for the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department and took a lot of photographs,” she explained. “At the age of about nine I became interested in photography and he gave me my fi rst camera. While learning how to use the camera, I took photographs of all the neighbor’s pets.”

For the fi rst 15 years Brunner worked as a photographer, she concentrated on children and family photography before adding pets. “I love to do pet photography,” she said, adding she now travels across the country to photograph pets and their families.

Owning her own studio for the last 18 years, Brunner has photographed a large variety of pets. “Everything from dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, iguanas, you name it,” Brunner said. “I have a spring special and a Christmas special with the backgrounds always changing. We can make it fun or more traditional. Whatever the client is looking for.”

Brunner visits numerous pet stores each year that offer pet photography for their customers. “There is no sitting fee and many families come back year after year,” she said. “Its fun when people say I will never get their dog to sit and fi ve minutes later we have been successful and got the shot. I can usually get what I want.”

Cats are the most challenging to photograph for Brunner but the rewards are great. “Working with animals and seeing the client smiling because they are so happy with the photos is very rewarding,” she added.

Legacy Studios offers a variety of products to clients including mugs, coasters, ornaments, watches, pillows, blankets, and more. “Just about anything someone would like, we can do.”

Brunner is a master photographer, photographic craftsman, and certifi ed professional photographer. She is a three-time international bronze medal winner, one time silver medal winner and she has four medals with each one standing for an international photographer of the year award. “I have spent time in the past judging professional competitions as well,” she said.

Active in the community, Brunner also offers presentations and demonstrations on photography.

“Working with pets is a science,”

Brunner said. “They can be dangerous and you can’t take it lightly. You have to have a good healthy respect but no fear.”

While specializing in pet photography, Brunner also offers complete photography services including children , student and family packages.

“We are extremely patient and always willing to do what it takes to get what we want,” Brunner said. “I love what I do.”

Legacy Studios is located at 1402 South 12th St., in Sheboygan and can be reached at (920) 803-8880 or [email protected]. Additional information can be found atwww.legacystudios.net.

—By Faye Burg

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Happy Tails Pet Grooming and Boarding LLC offers numerous amenities in their conveniently

located facility between Howards Grove and Sheboygan.

Started by Diana Schmidt in May of 2008, Happy Tails soon expanded offering grooming and boarding in a 2,800 square foot facility. “After extensive research and touring many other kennels, we came up with the design and built Happy Tails,” Schmidt said.

Diana runs the facility along with her husband Randy with the goal of offering quality grooming and boarding at an affordable price while treating all customers with compassion and respect.

“We have four full time groomers and two part time kennel helpers on staff,” Schmidt said. “We love animals and this was a natural fi t for us. Pets come to us very nervous at fi rst and it is nice to watch them get used to everything and us and become friends. I like to let dogs be dogs and try to spoil them every chance I get.”Happy Tails is wheelchair accessible and offers boarding for cats and dogs of all sizes. There are 22 kennels including 14 large and two multi-dog and a small dog kennel area in the climate controlled facility. A large 40 by 70 foot outdoor play area allows visiting animals a chance to run and play.

“Soothing music plays through out the day,” Schmidt said. “The animals are out of the kennels every two hours for bathroom breaks and playtime. We offer special needs services and have a local veterinarian on call at all times.”

Multiple pet discounts are available as well as grooming services for all pets. Cats are kept in a separate private room segregated from the dog kennel to make sure the cats stay is as quiet and stress free as possible. “They each have separate housing unless two

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cats from the same household are able to stay together,” Schmidt explained. “They are given play time outside their cages if requested by the owner.”

Kitchen facilities are available to prepare any type food visiting pets’ needs.

In addition to offering boarding and grooming services, Happy Tails is proud of their affi liation with the Illinois Bird Dog Rescue. “We donate time, boarding services, and money to them on a regular basis,” Schmidt said. “They save hundreds of animals each year, pulling them from shelters and private situations all over the country. Many pets come in to the rescue with major health problems or behavior problems. They are treated for their Illnesses and worked with in one of the many foster homes that help out the rescue. We are happy to have adopted four English Setters from them and they are a wonderful addition to our family.”

Happy Tails has also formed a working relationship with Ruff

Academy Real Life Dog Training. “Rebekah Hintman is a dog trainer extraordinaire and offers classes twice a week here at Happy Tails. If you would like more information on dog training please contact her at920-277-7473.”

“We are open seven days a week and someone is onsite from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,” Schmidt said. “We are back out here between 8 and 9 p.m. to let everyone out for a last potty break. We give them a treat and send them off to bed.”

Happy Tails is located at N7894 STH 42, Sheboygan and can be reached at (920) 912-6066 or by email at [email protected]. More information can be found on their website www.happytailspetgrooming.net.

“We treat all of our guests as if they are our own with love and respect,” Schmidt added. “We would like to thank our many customers who have made our success possible.”

—By Faye Burg

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Sheboygan County Humane Society (SCHS) is an open admission shelter

serving Sheboygan County, which takes in an average of 2,000 to 2,500 animals annually.

Executive Director Leah Helms works to create and improve shelter programs, oversee and promote the future direction of the humane society and is in charge of fundraising and public relations.

“In the early 1960’s, Mrs. Harold Knier and a group of dedicated volunteers set out to deal with handling the overpopulation of companion animals in Sheboygan County after learning that the City of Sheboygan was euthanizing unwanted animals by using carbon monoxide poisoning from the exhaust systems of city vehicles,” Helms said. “Mrs. Knier and a group of devoted supporters went about fundraising door-to-door, pleading with the city and the county to help them out, and doing the extensive paperwork to start a non-profi t organization. In 1964, the physical shelter became a reality because of their extensive efforts. For years, the shelter was run strictly by the volunteer efforts of this group, which consisted of dedicated lawyers, veterinarians, and laypersons, plus three devoted high school girls.”

“They each worked one

of three shifts per day and everyone worked 365 days per year,” Helms continued. “Dogs were sold for $10 each and the income was used to buy necessities for the shelter. Eventually SCHS was able to hire paid staff.

The present shelter looks very much as it did in the early 1970’s and its mission remains the same.”

The mission of SCHS is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals and the extension of humane education with goals including creating life long bonds, decreasing euthanasia rates and increasing adoptions.

“SCHS was graciously donated 6.2 acres from the Muth family in the fall of 2014 and in May of 2015 received a large portion of a donation of the Nemschoff building,” Helms said. “Both properties are adjacent from SCHS’s current property now totaling 12.1 acres.”

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of cats increases with many factors contributing including owner surrender, feral and semi-feral cats, and overpopulation due to the large amount unaltered cats,” Helms said. “SCHS offers discounted services for feral cats to get spayed or neutered through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and SNAP (Spay-Neuter-Assistance-Program). The barn cat placement program only takes cats at SCHS who have lived or spent time outside per their previous owner, cats that were found as strays, cats that may be too independent and would not be suitable for an indoor home and cats that are shy or fearful of people and prefer to be outdoors and independent. Barn cats are the safest way to control the

rodent population in your barn.”

“SCHS needs the support of the community to get their animals spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted litters,” Helms said. “When moving, fi nding a place that accepts your current animals instead of surrendering.” Helms encourages anyone with questions to speak with a SCHS staff member for help fi nding solutions to problems.

In 2014 approximately 2,000 animals came through the doors at SCHS and of those 1,300 were cats made up of 830 stray cats and 360 surrendered cats.

In 2014, SCHS was able to adopt, transfer or reunite a total of 855 cats.

“Through our adoptions the public is getting an animal package as each cat is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, micro chipped and has a Felv/FIV test,” she added.

SCHS is not supported by tax dollars through the city or county and operates solely on donations, sponsorships, fundraising efforts, bequests and grants. Last year SCHS cared for over 2,000 animals and provided fundamental programs to the community.

“SCHS is dedicated to enriching the lives of the animals while creating a positive and educational experience to Sheboygan County Residents,” Helms said.

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F inding the best of the fall colorama season can be a bit elusive. If you have ever planned a fall trip, vacation,

or even a day out in the colors, you know it can be a gamble.

But, when the stars line up: the right number of warm days and cool nights, the right levels of sugar produced, the right amounts of moisture, a great color season is in store for all.

2014 provided one of the best color seasons in recent memory, but its not always predictable. Sometimes, the only way to capture the best of the fall color season is to move around a bit.

In the upper Midwest, leaf color can lasts for at least six weeks — or make that eight, if you start counting with the early red sumac turning colors.

Maples are the fi rst leaves to show color, then popple and oak. Tamarack needles offer the late season blush of yellow and gold.

Late September is peak in the inland forests — Chequamegon and Nicolet in Wisconsin, Ottawa and Hiawatha in the Upper Peninsula — and it comes a week later along the shoreline of Lake Superior.

Leaves turn later the farther south you go, except on such peninsulas as Door County, wrapped by the heat-retaining waters of Lake Michigan. There, peak may come as late as the third weekend in October.

In southern Wisconsin, oaks turn warm shades and often keep their leaves well into November.

In Milwaukee, willows along Lake Michigan can remain a glowing gold

into the second weekend of November.

Serious color, those glowing orange/red hues really come into bloom in northern inland forests the last week in November. You might want to catch one of the waterfall hikes Nicolet National Forest in northeast Wisconsin, around Florence and Marinette.

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan has perhaps the best color of all; the inland trees should be vivid in the Porcupines, around Ironwood and in Ottawa National Forest east of Ironwood.

During the fi rst week in October, the peak is usually on across the north woods.

Cable is one of the region’s best places to see it. Pick up a map of three fall-color driving routes on marked roads.

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In Michigan’s Porcupines, the Escarpment Trail from Lake of the Clouds is one of the premiere hikes.

Door County usually peaks the second week in October. The Green Bay side of the peninsula has the most color to offer.

Inland roads are also good such as the ones connecting Baileys Harbor to Ephraim and to Fish Creek.

The heavily wooded Ellison Bluff Park, just west of Ellison Bay, and the Mink River Estuary, near Rowleys Bay offer good hiking spots. Eagle’s bluff south of Ephraim is always a great place to visit.

In southwest Wisconsin the Great River State Trail, which starts in Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge and heads south to Onalaska through the bottomlands of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge offers gorgeous views of the Mississippi River Valley.

By the third week in October, the colors will be mostly yellows.

In the north woods, most of the color will be yellow. In boggy areas across northern Wisconsin, especially in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, tamaracks will be at

peak and glowing gold.

On hiking trails, color will be found on the forest fl oor already blown down from the trees above.

By the fourth week of October, your best chance to see color is those places closest to Lake Michigan, as the water temperatures slow the approaching winter.

Willows will turn their colors two weeks later than other trees in the Milwaukee area. If you still want more color at that time, your best bet may be to head south. Try following the Mississippi River, where the warmer air means trees will still be turning colors.

And anywhere along Lake Michigan is a good bet — its warm waters slow the approach of winter along its shores. Try bicycling along the lakeshore around Milwaukee, where willows turn golden two weeks later than other trees.

After that, head south, along the Mississippi on the Great River Road and into Missouri, where the air will be warmer and the trees still turning.

You can catch an up-to-the-minute report on fall color progress at the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s website.

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Autumn in Wisconsin is all about the color…and getting out to see it. Here are eleven fall color driving tours guaranteed to put you in a front row seat for Mother Nature’s annual show. Of course, you can always design your own fall driving tour; from urban parks to colorful country roads, Wisconsin is loaded with colorama opportunities throughout the autumn season.

The Wisconsin Fall Color Report is your guide to peak colors throughout Wisconsin. With 100 fall color reporters providing updates in all 72 counties of the state, there is no other report that is as comprehensive or timely.

Marinette County’s Waterfall Tour

Marinette County’s Waterfall Tour is a scenic wonder in autumn; a series of 14 falls and cataracts linked in a 125-mile loop tour. See one or see ‘em all; make your fall foliage driving tour as long or as short as you want. Half

the falls are located in pleasant county parks with picturesque footbridges and practically-perfect picnic areas.

Marinette County boasts some of the fi nest whitewater paddling in the Midwest on the Pike, Peshtigo and Pemebonwon Rivers. They run fast and clear through pine and hardwood forests that light-up in beautiful fall colors during the autumn season. Their tributaries offer 623 miles of excellent trout fi shing.

Access the falls via Parkway Road on the west side of the county, or Hwy. 141 on the east. Blue “waterfall tour” signs mark the route and help you fi nd some of the more hidden – and lovely – falls.

Hayward Lakes AreaThe Hayward Lakes Area in

northwestern Wisconsin has developed six fall color tours ranging from 45-70 miles in Sawyer County. Most of the driving routes traverse portions of

the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation, or the Blue Hills vibrant with fall color this time of year. Fall foliage scenic routes are well-marked with numbered signs that incorporate a distinctive leaf-design.

Hayward is one of Wisconsin’s prime fall vacation areas, so you’ll fi nd plenty of resort accommodations and eateries, as well as world-class fall walleye and musky fi shing. The 74-mile Tuscobia State Trail, popular with ATV riders, bisects Sawyer County and offers other fall driving tour options.

Upper MississippiRiver Valley

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miles of charming river towns, antique shops, great cafes, and stunning bluff-top views.

Along the way, observation platforms allow you to watch river barges “lock through” at Lock & Dam No. 4 at Alma, No. 6 at Trempealeau, and No. 8 at Genoa. Enjoy three Wisconsin State Parks, a pair of Wisconsin Historical Society sites, terrifi c walleye and bass fi shing, and some of the fi nest bird watching in the Midwest (they do, after all, call it the “Mississippi Flyway”).

Kewaunee and Door CountiesProtected by the warming

waters of Lake Michigan, the hardwoods of Kewaunee and Door Counties make for scenic fall drives. You can trace Hwy. 42 north from Kewaunee to Gills Rock at the very tip of the Door County thumb (75 miles). On your return fall foliage road trip, follow Hwy. 57 down the Lake Michigan side of the peninsula for the “other half” of the Door County experience.

Along the way, enjoy terrifi c bluff-top views of the lake, a set of four popular

state parks (Potawatomi, Peninsula, Newport and Whitefi sh Dunes), seven picturesque lighthouses in as many charming towns, apple orchards to pick-a-peck, and a 20-minute ferry ride to Washington Island. The Door County peninsula is one of Wisconsin’s premier fall vacation destinations, so quality accommodations, restaurants, shopping and attractions are always close at hand.

Bayfield Peninsula

Fall colors frame the views along the Bayfi eld Peninsula tour. Start in Ashland at the Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center where a wonderful series of exhibits detail the area’s regional history and culture.

During your scenic fall driving tour follow Hwy. 13 and the Lake Superior shore north to Bayfi eld, a quaint harbor town with a great fall vacation vibe. Bayfi eld is also the gateway to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; 21 gem-like coastal islands and 12 miles of mainland that are home to six lighthouses, labyrinthine sea caves,

terrifi c blue-water sailing, and some of the best sea kayaking in the world. You can take a ferry to Madeline Island where you can visit Big Bay State Park and a State Historical Society site.

North of Bayfi eld, Hwy. 13 swings west paralleling Lake Superior’s southern shore for forty miles to the Brule River State Forest – 40,000 acres of beautiful fall

color, whitewater canoeing, kayaking, camping and trout fi shing.

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of the Kettle Moraine State Forests.

The scenic fall drive traverses six Wisconsin counties; from Whitewater Lake in Walworth County north to Elkhart Lake in Sheboygan County. The forests include much of the terminal moraine (where the last great glacier stopped 12,000 years ago) in south-central Wisconsin. There are many places to picnic, hike, camp, bike, swim and fi sh during your fall foliage road trip.

Marked by distinctive green and white “Acorn” signs, the scenic fall drive ends near Greenbush and the Wade House – an 1844 stagecoach inn operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Hilltop Color TourThree of the state’s highest points

can be found in central Wisconsin along the Hilltop Fall Color Tour from Wausau to Ogema to Neillsville.

A 60-foot observation tower in Rib Mountain State Park near Wausau affords a breathtaking perspective of the Wisconsin River Valley’s fall foliage below. The mountain, estimated at one billion years old, is one of the oldest geological features on the planet.

Timm’s Hill, near Ogema, is the highest point in Wisconsin – 1,951

feet above sea level. The peak is preserved in Timm’s Hill County Park. At its top, an observation tower rises an additional 60 feet for outstanding views of the surrounding forest and its breathtaking fall colors.

One of the best fall foliage drives includes The Highground near Neillsville which occupies a ridge that overlooks colorful hillsides and glacial moraines. It is dedicated as a memorial park with many sculptural tributes to Wisconsin veterans.

Lake Geneva AreaFor more than a century,

vacationers have come to the Lake Geneva Area in every season. Autumn is particularly delightful here where fall colors abound.

A trio of Wisconsin Rustic Roads (R-11, R-12 and R-36 totaling nearly 20 miles of scenic fall driving) accesses the Lyons State Wildlife Area just northeast of the city. They are easily accessed via Sheridan Springs Road and Spring Valley Road. These quiet country roads traverse glacial Kettle Moraine topography passing through large wooded areas of oak, maple and hickory, as well as old cranberry bogs and the tiny community of Lyons with its several quaint churches. Of course, the Lake Geneva area offers much

more for the fall traveler. Enjoy fall color cruises on the lake, championship golf, spa retreats, boutique shopping, a full range of dining and lodging options – even a chance to see the giant telescope at the Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay.

Black River State ForestThe Black River State Forest lies

just east of Black River Falls in west-central Wisconsin. Its 68,000 acres accesses some unique geology that makes it a great destination for fall foliage road trips. The forest lies in two lobes; the largest north of Interstate 94, and a smaller lobe to the south. The southern lobe includes Castle Mound. A hike to the top provides colorful fall views of the former bed of glacial Lake Wisconsin, as well as the unglaciated buttes, sandstone hills and castellated bluffs that dot the fall forest landscape.

While driving through the beautiful fall colors, you can access the northern lobe of the forest via North Settlement Road (I-94 exit 128 at Millston). The road sweeps north ten miles to the Dike 17 Wildlife Area. Climb the observation tower there to see the autumn splendor, as well as sandhill cranes, geese, ducks, bobolinks, warblers, harriers, and bald eagles. The forest also offers 98 family campsites, 27 miles of hiking trails, and 33 miles of mountain bike and ATV trails. As a bonus, the Black River Falls area is rich in cranberry bogs, turned red in autumn with the seasonal harvest.

Wisconsin River/Baraboo Hills Tour

The Wisconsin River/Baraboo Hills Fall Tour begins in Lodi and heads west on Hwy. 113 for fi ve miles to Cty. V and Gibraltar Rock County Park (watch for the signs). The climb to the top is steep and not for the faint-of-heart, but the autumn views are truly spectacular. Two miles further on Hwy. 113 and you’ll cross the Wisconsin River aboard the ColSac III Merrimac

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carferry – it’s free. Hwy. 113 then turns north and bisects Devil’s Lake State Park – one of Wisconsin most popular parks with terrifi c views of the fall color from the bluffs above the deep blue lake. Hwy. 113 continues into Baraboo where the kids will love a stop at Circus World Museum.

For more fall foliage driving, follow Hwy. 12 north seven miles to Fern Dell Road west to Mirror Lake State Park. From there the many amusements of Wisconsin Dells – including autumn boat tours through the carved sandstone bluffs of the Wisconsin River – are just minutes away.

Dodgeville to Spring Green

The scenic fall drive along Hwy. 23 from Dodgeville to Spring Green is one of the most picturesque in southwestern Wisconsin. This 18-mile

stretch traverses the hardwood ridges and valleys of Wisconsin’s driftless area. During your fall foliage road trip, you can visit a pair of Wisconsin state parks as well as two of the state’s top tourism attractions. For additional fall color adventure, take any of the intersecting roads that meander the coulees and echo their history – Norwegian Hollow Road, Hunter Hollow Road, or Percussion Rock Road.

Just outside Dodgeville, Governor Dodge State Park offers 5,000 acres of fun with 270 campsites, 28 miles of hiking trails and a scenic waterfall. Closer to Spring Green, The House on the Rock’s daring infi nity Room features a 218-foot-long glass walkway that hangs over the autumn splendor of the Wyoming Valley, 156 feet below. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wisconsin home, Taliesin, is nearby as is Tower Hill State Park.

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Recipes, Recollections & Reminiscings from Marge

By Marge PettsBy Marge PettsThe unconditional love of a pet cannot be equaled. My dog Brisa and

I have a ritual every night that starts when I get into bed. She climbs on me and snuggles her head into my shoulder and I pet her for about four to

and 8 a.m. she starts prancing around on my bed or lays at the top of my pillow until I get up to feed her. Around 10:30 a.m. she starts following me around or just sits and stares at me until I get her leash. I know it’s time for her walk. I am always amazed at what a creature of habit she is. Our communication is only limited by actual words. At 8 years old, she has lost most of her annoying Chihuahua puppy habits, and is a real companion that understands a lot of what I say to her. I didn’t think I’d ever hear it, but my husband said, “I don’t know what we’d do without her.”

As we leave the driveway to go for a walk, she will head in the usual direction. I just have to say, “this way” and she turns around and follows me in the opposite direction. If I need her to stop, I say, “stop” and she will stop dead in her tracks for me to pick her up. I have been known to say, “she listens better than my children did!”

In a book I recently read, titled, “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande, a doctor, he talks about how American culture deals with aging and death and he also talks about the changes needed in our health care system. It is very thought provoking and insightful reading as we all will have to deal with these issues in caring for our loved ones and ourselves. A nursing home in the eastern part of our country works on helping its residents lead meaningful lives, including participating in the care of pets in retirement and

in life and having someone or an animal that depends on you to care for changes the outlook on life for these people.

The desire to be loved, have a purpose in life and have someone or an animal that depends on you is a basic human need.

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2 large tomatoesSalt

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Cut tomatoes in half crosswise; scoop out pulp, juice and seeds, leaving 1/2-inch shell. Chop pulp and drain; place in medium bowl. Sprinkle tomato shells lightly with salt; drain cut side down on paper towels while

cheese, zucchini, croutons, basil and pepper into tomato pulp;

tomato shells. Arrange in shallow baking dish. Bake at 350° 15-20 minutes or until tomatoes are hot and cheese is melted.

tomatoes in disposable aluminum pan and place on outdoor grill. Grill over medium coals 10-12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

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Patchwork is a collection of news briefs, community news items and other information that we share on behalf of interested business and organizations in our communities. We welcome your contributions. VERVE reserves the right to edit content for length and appropriateness. You can send your Patchwork item for consideration through our website at www.iwantverve.com. Click the link on top of any page of the site.

ALLECHANT BOUTIQUE…has been having a great

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BAKKHEIA WINE & SPIRITS BAR

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We offer several wines by the glass or you can choose a bottle from our wine list, which has over 80 selections. We offer six unique varieties of tap beer from the area and around the world in addition to top shelf cocktails.

Looking for a special place to hold a birthday, holiday or work party? We would love to help you host your event at Bakkheia. Contact us with questions, to check availability and explore the

food, wine, and entertainment options.

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BEMIS BATH SHOPPE…located in downtown

Sheboygan Falls, is a stunning two-story boutique that boasts nine inspirational lifestyle vignettes displaying hundreds of Bemis’ signature company toilet seats.

The Bemis Bath Shoppe also offers a variety of luxurious bath & body products, bath linens & accessories, cabinet & bath hardware, candles, gifts, clothing and more! 1 Store. 2 Floors. Endless Ideas. resonates with customers because they immediately see the infi nite possibilities to enhance the look of their home or fi nd beautiful gifts and personal items.

Bemis Manufacturing Co. and the Bemis Bath Shoppe are proud to be located in Sheboygan Falls. The Sheboygan County area is the bedrock for the company and the Bemis family is committed to manufacturing here for years to come.

To learn more about the history of Bemis Manufacturing Co., visitors can browse the second fl oor at the Bath Shoppe to enjoy historic company images and informational video. Store hours are Mon-Wed 9-5; Thurs-Fri 9-6; Sat 9-3.


CENTRAL BARK DOGGY DAY CARE

What is all of the Bark about? Although some may think doggy daycare is frivolous, our doggy parents have learned that the benefi ts make it very worthwhile.

Puppies who attend doggy day care grow up to be well-adjusted dogs. Shy dogs gain confi dence and become more out-going. High-energy dogs that tend to get into trouble at home calm down and behave. Dogs are social animals and they love playing with their friends. All of the social interaction combined with the physical exertion while playing is more effective in tiring out a high-energy dog than taking them out running. At doggy day care, they use their minds in addition to using their bodies.

Doggy day care is a lot like child day care. Doggy parents drop off their canine kids in the morning, the dogs have a structured day, and go home tired and happy at the end of the day. Their day consists of supervised group play, lunch, naptime, and more supervised group play.

Dogs who attend Central Bark must show proof of vaccinations – DHPP, Rabies, and Bordatella. They also need to be spayed/neutered if over six months of age. To ensure the well being of all of our guests, a comprehensive behavioral assessment is performed before any dog is placed with other dogs. This ensures that your dog is placed with a group that they are comfortable with and can play freely and safely.

In addition to doggy day care, Central Bark offers pet grooming, a doggy boutique and canine cab service. The boutique is fi lled with toys, collars, leashes, harnesses, chews, and treats, in addition to Fromm Family dog food which is produced right here in Wisconsin. Located in Central Bark Manitowoc 1910 Mirro Dr, Manitowoc. (920) 652-9663. www.centralbark manitowoc.com and Central Bark Sheboygan 3513 S. 32nd St, Sheboygan. (920) 457-9663. www.centralbarksheboygan.com.


CITY SHOE REPAIR & MORE“Shop the Shoe Store in Your

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a little pep in your step on a reasonable budget? Don’t head to the mall. Take a look in your closet. According to the Shoe Service Institute of America, most Americans retire their favorite footwear too soon. City Shoe Repair & More can make your old favorites look new again for a fraction of the cost of new shoes.

Most adults own two or three pairs of shoes they don’t wear because the shoes need repair. People are not aware of the variety of services available for both new and old shoes. City Shoe Repair can replace heels and soles, often times with materials far superior than those originally on the shoe. Additionally, City Shoe Repair can: stretch shoes for increased comfort; replace worn elastic or Velcro; repair or replace zippers; replace plastic heel tips with safer non-skid rubber; apply heel savers to prolong the life of the heel; apply protective soles to prolong the life of leather soles also replace eyelets and other hardware, and much more.

Quality, well-maintained men’s shoes can be resoled seven to ten times at a fraction of the cost of new shoes. With new soles and heels they retain that broken-in, comfortable feel. It is not uncommon for a man to get 30 years out of a good pair of shoes. Quality women’s shoes can be resoled three to fi ve times.

City Shoe Repair can also alleviate a variety of physical problems. Worn heels will change your gait. When you are not walking properly, your feet, ankles, knees, hips and back can all suffer.

Finally, shoe repair is among the oldest forms of recycling. Each year, the shoe repair industry keeps some 62 million pairs of shoes out of landfi lls and on consumers’ feet. Remember those two or three pairs of shoes most Americans have in their closets? That’s another 495 million pairs of shoes we could service. We would like to keep those out of the landfi lls as well.

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The Kiel Country Store is one of fi ve Country Visions Country Store locations that provide high quality pet food and an educated staff to help you choose the best nutritional diet for your pet. An additional fi ve feed store locations provide the opportunity for even better service to our customers.

We know how pet owners love their pets and that is why we have set high standards for the feed products we carry and have chosen PMI Nutrition® Pet Foods including Infi nia, Exclusive and Red Flannel Brands for our stores. PMI Nutrition® products are offered strictly through select Professional Animal Feed Dealers who specialize in the care and feeding of dogs and cats.

Country Visions Cooperative is your local cooperative offering products and services to farm, home, and commercial customers with Agronomy, Propane, Bulk Petroleum, and Grain Divisions, as well as, Convenience Stores, Country Stores and Auto Service Stations to serve the needs of their members. Visit our website at countryvisionscoop.com and “like” us on Facebook for more information on our company.


DEPKE SHOE STORE …in Sheboygan Falls offers

shoes for your whole family in all widths and sizes. We have a wide selection of quality brands for you to choose from. We measure your feet and are dedicated to fi tting you properly. Depke Shoe Store has been in our family since 1966. We are proud to serve your footwear needs. We offer shoes from 4a - 6e, men, women and children’s shoes, work boots, dress shoes, doctor’s prescriptions fi lled, Jumping Jacks, Beekos, and

Bogs, New Balance, Red Wing, SAS, Hush Puppies, Aravon, Ros Homerson, Spring Step, and Fly Flot Aetrex, Munro American, Alegria, P.W. Minor, Drew, Orthaheel, Dr. Weil, Minnetonka, Dunham, Old Friend, Clinic, Trotters, Comfort-Rite and Smartwool. Arch support products we carry Lynco, Power Step and Spenco.

Whether it’s for casual or formal events, we have the perfect shoes for you.

105 Pine St, Sheboygan Falls. 920-467-4181. Mon-Thurs 9am-5:30pm; Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-noon.


ENCHANTED FLORAL Start a trend. Impress your

single (or even your married) friends with the fact that you do not need to wait for anyone to send you fl owers. Forget casual Fridays—start up Flower Fridays in which the whole offi ce orders in fl owers! Who needs a reason? Send yourself fl owers just because you feel like it! “They just make me happy and I haven’t met anyone yet who didn’t like being around fl owers,” new business owner Mary Forstner stated. Enough tip toeing through the tulips. An art teacher by trade, Mary decided now is the time to believe in herself, and her dream. In October 2012, she opened Enchanted Florals of Elkhart Lake and started working on holiday fl oral, wedding and banquet orders and fl owers for everyday gift giving. “I’m greatly I inspired by the local business and community of Elkhart Lake,” she added. Most of her previous work was based out of her home and through word of mouth.

This spring and summer months she plans to offer a variety of fresh blooms and daily specials. Mary has an open heart and an open door for customers looking to stop in and smell the roses. “I can spend several hours working on a project or arrangement and think nothing of the time,” she said. “I love what I’m doing and it’s not like work at all.” In essence, Mary sends a gift to herself each day. Now available, tuxedo rentals.

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HAPPY TAILS PET GROOMING & BOARDING

Welcome to Happy Tails.

Diana and Randy Schmidt started Happy Tails Pet Grooming from their basement in May, 2008. With the expansion of their business in 2010, they built a 2,800 square foot state-of-the-art grooming and boarding facility, which offers; boarding cats & dogs of all sizes, 22 kennels, 14 large & 2 multi-dog, small dog kennel area, separate cat boarding area, 40x70 foot outdoor play area, indoor play area, animals are out of kennel every two hours for bathroom break or playtime, special needs services included, local vet on-call 24/7, is wheelchair accessible, and has reasonable rates & multiple pet discounts. Grooming hours 8am-6pm. Boarding hours for drop off & pick up 6am-6pm; by appointment; limited pick-ups Sundays & holidays. N7894 HWY 42 Sheboygan, 920-912-6066.


IMAGE BY DESIGNCome in and try our new

rich and vibrant color line by Eufora at Image By Design. If you are not looking for a new color but want a new hairstyle one of our seven experienced stylist would love to help create that special look. It could be adding some wave with a perm, straightening your hair with our GKhair treatment or just a fresh new cut and style! To help enhance your hairstyle we carry some great products from Loma, Eufora, Chi, Paul Mitchell, Nioxin, MENSDEPT and the complete line of GKhair Hair Taming System products. There is nothing like a good shampoo and conditioner to help keep your hair well nourished.

Hair isn’t all we do! Spruce up those nails with an express manicure or pedicure or treat yourself to a full nail service. We carry OPI nail polish in both lacquer and gel. You will also want to be sure and check out the variety of scarves, purses and jewelry we carry to add to that special fall outfi t! Cant’ fi nd that perfect gift for someone; a gift certifi cate will do the trick.

We welcome past, present and new clients. Don’t wait call today for an appointment with one of our experienced stylist! Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm; Fri 8:30am-4pm, Sat 8am-1pm 920-894-2110.


JAZZERCISEThere’s something unique

about Jazzercise. It’s hard to describe, but we promise you’ll feel it when you’re there. Fresh body pulsing music and new moves keep you psyched to sweat.

Instructors train every year to master the Jazzercise method, which fuses cardio, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and, of course, the demanding forms of dance. We’ll get you toned and you’ll want to come back for more. Expect to feel results after three classes. With so many classes to choose from, you get the variety you need to stay motivated. We don’t judge.

Call 920-775-9305 to get your questions answered before you attend. Not a dancer? Who cares? Just come to class and move. Besides, when the beat drops you’ll be surprised what your hips can do. You won’t see a single leotard or legwarmer – we promise.

Kiel area participants enjoy three classes offered weekly at the City Hall, second fl oor. Class times are Mon and Thurs 6pm & Sat 8am. Attend once, twice or three times weekly.


KLIPS & TIPS We have fi ve stylists to serve

you and make you feel great from head to toe. Services include complete hair and nail services, tanning, body waxing, ear candling, ear piercing. Now offering Loma products. which are organic and gluten free. Make your appointments online at klipsntips.com or call 920-627-4247. Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm; Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 8am-noon. 435 East Mill St, Plymouth.


LEGACY STUDIOSTrish Brunner is an

international award winning Master Photographer with Professional Photographers of America. She has won numerous awards for her pet photography, which has been published in many books and magazines including Dog Fancy, Dog and Kennel and Best Friends.

Trish’s secret for photographing pets? It’s no secret...she just loves animals. She considers it an honor to work with your pet. The end

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result is a portrait that will help the memory of your pet live forever. 1402 South 12 St, Sheboygan, 920-803-8880.


MAGGIE’S CLOSET…is a consignment shop

located at 127 E. Mill Street in downtown Plymouth. We offer a great variety of designer clothing for junior girls & guys, misses, women’s, women’s plus sizes and men’s. We also have a wonderful assortment of jewelry, purses, women’s shoes, accessories and home decor items. Open Mon 10am-5pm; Tues 10am-5pm; Wed 10am-7pm; Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm. 920-892-4400. E-mail [email protected]. Facebook Maggie’s Closet; Fashion & Home Decor on Consignment. Please stop in and see us.


MIESFELD’S MEAT MARKET…is a family-owned and

operated meat market located in Sheboygan. Our staff has more than 50 years of combined experience and is committed to providing our customers with quality products and services that meet and surpass their expectations.

Over the years we have earned an enviable reputation by offering only the fi nest quality of meat available in the United States. Each piece of food that passes through our doors is guaranteed to be restaurant quality and we receive fresh shipments daily from locations throughout the United States and worldwide. If you love to cook, then come into our store to learn more about how we can help you put delicious meals on your table.

Miesfeld’s Market Inc. has won the Chamber of Commerce Retailer of the Year award for 2013 and 2014. 4811 Venture Dr (HWY 42), Sheboygan. 920-565-6328. www.miesfelds.com


MILLHOME NURSERY & GREENHOUSES

welcomes you. Your beautiful living spaces start here! We carry a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, aquatic plants and other landscape supplies to help you create your beautiful surroundings. Check out our

fresh fall plants to perk up your planters & landscape! Watch for our end of the season clearance prices on plants as well as select retail items. Let our knowledgeable staff assist you with plant selection, design and plant care suggestions that will make your gardening experience a success. We are located in a beautiful country setting, surrounded by plantings that will help inspire your gardening palette. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through our garden center, take in the fresh country air and let the beauty of our plants overwhelm you! N9469 Rhine Rd (Cty. E), Elkhart Lake. 920-894-7877. www.millhomenursery.com


NESEMANN’S DIAMOND CENTER

…was established is 1919 and has been in the town of Plymouth since 1957. We are a family owned and run business and we aim to please the customer. We have a full line of engagement rings that fi t any budget and with a bench jeweler on hand customizing and designing rings becomes very easy. We also carry a large selection of gold/silver gemstone designs, watches, and giftware for any occasion.

In addition to the sale of fi ne jewelry, we provide repairs on all your jewelry needs in house. Not one single item repaired at Nesemann’s is sent off site, everything is done in house by Mike (owner) or Alex (son). Engraving and appraisals add to the list of services we provide for our customers.

Please allow Nesemann’s Diamond Center to fulfi ll all of your jewelry needs. “There’s always a Nesemann at Nesemann’s.”


SERANYA STUDIOS ART BOUTIQUE

…located at 307 E. Mill St in one of the most beautiful and historically signifi cant buildings of downtown Plymouth, Seranya Studios Art Boutique is a unique treasure. We offer a fantastic selection of fi ne art and fi ne craft by local artists and makers. Visit Seranya Studios to experience a visual symphony of beautiful colors, textures and forms. You’ll fi nd exquisite, one-of-a-kind items with an unmatched

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depth of variety and selection, including jewelry, home décor, garden art, fi nely crafted wood items, fi ne art paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, fashion accessories and wearable art, gourd art, fi ne metal sculpture, greeting cards, luscious handmade natural soaps, lotions, lip balms and salves, art journals, books by local authors, doll clothes, hand carvings, painted antique saws, painted home furnishings, hand woven baskets, and much more.

Seranya Studios also offers art parties, classes and workshops in many forms of art. Just ask and we’ll put something together just for you if you don’t see what you’d like on our current class offerings schedule. We are also honored to be partnering with Pourvino Wine Bar offering Art & Vino art and wine parties at Pourvino.

Easy parking in back off Stafford Street with a rear entrance makes us easy to get to. Of course we have a front entrance off Mill Street too. We are open seven days a week for your shopping convenience. Mon-Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun noon-4pm. See our ad in this issue for a sneak peek at all the beautiful things you’ll fi nd. www.seranyastudios.com. 920-893-9000 www.facebook.com/seranyastudiosartboutique


SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MUSEUMMission Statement-The

Sheboygan County Historical Society has as its primary mission to collect, preserve, and educate about the history of Sheboygan County. Hours Apr 1-Oct 31. Mon-Fri 10am-

5pm. Admission-adult (18+) $6 ; reduced rates for children & seniors ; members free.

Free admission to the nation’s active duty personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2015. 3110 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, 920 458-1103.

We are a Blue Star Museum. arts.gov/bluestarmuseums


THE SEWING BASKETA big shop with small town

hospitality. We offer fabric, patterns, machine embroidery, sewing basket originals, pre cuts kits panels, notions & books, threads.

Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-4pm. We look forward to your visit.

If you aren’t in the area you can follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Foursquare. 426 E. Mill St, Plymouth, 920-892-4751, [email protected].


VICTORIAN CHOCOLATE SHOPPE

Experience Sheboygan’s Old Time chocolate and candy store offering over 80 varieties of homemade hand-dipped truffl es and chocolates, perfect for any occasion. We also carry 22 kinds of delicious sugar-free chocolates. Gift boxes fi lled with goodies are made to order. Take a walk down memory lane with our wide selection of nostalgic candy. You haven’t visited Sheboygan unless you stop in for our famous chocolate dipped raspberries. There’s something for everyone. 519 S. 8th St, Sheboygan. 920-208-3511.www.victorianchocolateshoppe.com.


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S by Darlene Buechel

Darlene, age 10, looked forward to each day in

Sister Simona’s classroom.

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Chalk & ChallengesChalk & Challengesister Simona was not your average nun. Being a smart and observant 10-year-old, it took me all of 17 seconds to realize that fi fth grade in

Hilbert was going to be an adventure. As I marched into the St. Marys

classroom that fi rst day of school, my ears perked in surprise at the groovy tunes of Simon and Garfunkel belting from a beat up record player up front.

Mary Lynn jabbed me in the side and giggled as we both realized that our new teacher was not much taller than we were. We quickly took our seats and even from my perch at the back of the classroom, I spied her dark skin, curly black hair and a smile you wouldn’t believe.

Sister was wearing the traditional coal black habit and veil, but I thought a bright red dress would suit her better. Still, even dressed in black, her bright personality fi lled the room.

My fi fth grade year sped by like a freight train. I fell in love twice, but neither of those super-cool boys seemed to know I was alive. I plastered pictures of Donny Osmond and Bobby Sherman above my bed and practiced kissing their big, glossy, smiles. I also enjoyed each day spent in Sister Simona’s classroom.

Even though Sister was much nicer than some of the other nuns, our class was quick to discover that she had a temper. Hers was a red-hot, pull-ear, yank-hair, temper which fl ared up every so often, and if you were the one illegally chewing gum or late with homework…look out! Although I had to copy a few dictionary pages–the punishment for talking out of turn–I’m happy to say Sister never turned her tantrums full-force on me. Even when I did get in trouble, I never held a grudge. I

guess I liked her too much.Joyce Meyer, a Christian author

and motivational speaker once said, “Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.” This statement certainly rang true in Sister Simona’s classroom. While reading and writing came easy for me, math was not my strong suit. Still, Sister S. brought patience and joy to her teaching methods and helped me to realize that even if I didn’t get all the answers right, it was important to keep trying.

Along with pictures of Mary and Jesus, a poster of a yellow cat with its head and front paws clutching a tree branch graced a wall in Sister’s room. The posters caption, “Hang in There, Baby,” always made me smile. It also helped me realize that even the horrors of long division didn’t need to ruin my day. In fact most days in Sister’s room were far from disastrous. This teacher made school fun and I looked forward to climbing out of my warm bed, eating lumpy cream of wheat, and hiking the three blocks to school each day.

There were many days, like the fi rst day of school, when we were treated to Sister’s 45s playing on the old record player. Sister taught us math, reading, and science, but most importantly she helped us see the poetry in song lyrics and the beauty of religion.

To this day I can picture her chalk-smudged black dress and short veil fl oating down the classroom aisles as 23 wide-eyed 10-year-olds could see, but not quite believe, that a nun could be fun.

No, Sister Simona was not your average nun, and I’m glad she danced into my life that year at St. Marys. Now, as an adult, when I think back on the teachers that have shaped my mind and heart, Sister Simona still

rates high on the chalkboard. Back in 1970 the greatest

compliment you could pay a song, book, or movie was to dub it ‘groovy’. Yes, Sister Simona was a ‘groovy nun’, but more than that she was a person who loved life, loved learning, and most of all loved God.

Instead of burying our heads in text books, Sister Simona found ways to make learning fun. Sister had a nun friend who taught fi fth grade in Hawaii, so she arranged for everyone in our class to buddy up with a pen-pal from Honolulu. My pen pal Michelle wrote fun letters describing hula lessons, Hawaiian luaus, and surfi ng the ocean. I wrote back detailing snowmobiling, ice-skating and Wisconsin cheese curds and brat fries.

Although I’ve never visited Hawaii and Michelle has never set foot on

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the frozen tundra of Wisconsin, we’ve shared our lives for the past 45 years. Yes, believe it or not, we still keep in touch. Last Christmas I received a package bursting with Mauna Loa chocolate covered macadamia nuts, heavenly Royal Kona Hawaiian coffee, and pictures of Michelle’s now college-age son Troy. Now, with the wonders of the internet we can keep in touch with e-mails too, but I still get a special burst of joy putting pen to paper for the personal touch of an old fashioned letter. I’m forever thankful to Sister Simona for helping me fi nd the wonder of writing–a joy that is a part of my everyday life!

Several years ago when I read of Sister’s death, the fi rst thing I did was call my sister Diane who was also lucky enough to have had Sister Simona shape her soul. We reminisced about Sister dancing down the aisle humming “Feelin Groovy and Bridge Over Troubled Water” instead of “Amazing Grace.” We both agreed that Sister Simona was quite a gem.

While I don’t remember which math concepts or history lessons we covered in fi fth grade, I do know I learned about poetry and love from Sister S. with a little help from Simon and Garfunkle.

I think the true legacy of a great teacher, or any person for that matter, is that they leave a little bit of them with everyone they touch. I know I carry a part of Sister with me even after all these years.

This fall as you or your loved ones head back to school, why not take a moment to refl ect on the teachers who shaped your mind and molded your life? Better yet, if your favorite teacher is still around, take pen to paper and craft an old-fashioned thank you note to send via snail-mail. You’ll feel good, the recipient will be pleasantly surprised, and Sister Simona will surely smile down on us all.

BRILLIONSept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17

Reading Between the Wines book club discussion 7pm, Bakkheia Wine & Spirits

Sept 10 Wine University Chardonnay Flight Night 7pm, Bakkheia Wine & Spirits

Sept 19 3rd Annual Beer & Wine Fest, Bakkheia Wine & Spirits

Oct 8 Wine University Pinot Noir Flight Night 7pm, Bakkheia Wine & Spirits

Nov 12 Wine University Cabernet Flight Night 7pm, Bakkheia Wine & Spirits

Dec 3 Wine University” Sparkling Wines Flight Night 7pm, Bakkheia Wine & Spirits

CHILTONSept 4-7 Calumet County

Fair, 920-853-3338Sept 12 Crafty Apple

Fest, County Highway Dept. grounds, 9am-4pm

Sept 26, 27 Hot Dogs in the Hollow at Heritage Orchard. Roast your own hotdog, enjoy with award winning cider

Sept 30 Calumet Medical Center Night for Women event, 6pm at The Engler Center for the Performing Arts, Chilton High School. Registration 5:30pm

Oct. 9, 10, 11 Rural Arts Road Trip, join the tour to Heritage Orchard for art demonstrations (quilting & stained glass) food and fun

Oct. 2, 3 Flavors of Fall Fest, stop in & sample the many tastes for the fall season including wine sampling, Vern’s Cheese

Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 Haunted Halloween golf cart rides, Hickory Hills Country Club

ELKHART LAKEOngoing Farmer’s Market

Saturdays through Oct 10 8:30am- 12:30pm

Aug 22 Hopes for Hooves 6th Annual Fundraiser 11am-5pm. 262-627-0592

Aug 27-29 NASCAR XFINITY Series / SCCA Pro Trans Am/MX-5, Road America

Aug 30 OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America

Sept 12-13 Tough Mudder at Road America, 920-892-4576

Sept 18-20 VSCDA Elkhart Lake Fall Vintage Festival, Road America

Oct 3, 4 The Pumpkin Patch, Henschel’s Indian Museum and Trout Farm, 10am-4pm

GREENBUSHAug 30 55th Annual Wade

House Arts and Crafts Fair, 9am-4pm

Sept 26, 27 Wade House Civil War Weekend, 9am-5pm

HILBERT

Aug 21, 22 Voices of Peace Gospel Music Fest, Hilbert

Civic Park, Fri 1-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm

Sept 18-Oct 31 Mulberry Lane Farm W3190 County Road B celebrates the pumpkin harvest. Pick your own free pumpkin. Pony rides, hayrides, milk a cow, candy apples, chili & more. Mon-Fri 10am-3pm; Sat 9:30am-4pm; Sun 9:30am-4pm

KIELAug 22 Kiel Kraftacular Craft

and Vendor Show Kiel City Park 10am-3pm

KOHLERSept 19 The Blind Horse

Winery Fall Harvest Festival, 10am-5pm

MANITOWOCAug 25-30 Manitowoc

County Fair, 920-683-4378

NEW HOLSTEINOngoing until end of Oct

Timm House Historic Site open Saturdays & Sundays 1-4pm

Aug 29 Hero Rally at New Holstein High School 11am. Honoring fi refi ghters, law enforcement and emergency medical personnel

Sept 20 Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In, NH Municipal Airport, 8am-3pm

PLYMOUTHAug 22 Plymouth Historical

Society Civil War Concert,

Plymouth Arts Center, 1-4pmSept 3-7 Sheboygan County

Fair, 920-893-5751Sept 12 Grillmasters

Chow down in Cheesetown, Plymouth Arts Center, 5-9pm

Sept 18, 19 12th Annual Plymouth Oktoberfest w/Copper Box, Plymouth Arts Center

Sept 26, 27 25th Annual Wade House Civil War Weekend, 9am-5pm

Oct 30 Maggie’s Closet & Allechant Boutique 2nd Annual Witches and Ghoulfriend Event 10:30am-3pm. Trick or treat on Mill Street, come in costume

SHEBOYGAN FALLSOngoing-Oct 31 Sheboygan

County Historical Society Museum Mon-Fri 10am-5pm

Sept 12 Sheboygan County Historical Society Museum History Hill Music Fest noon-6pm

Sept 16 Moonlight Madness “Shop till you drop” 5-6pm

Sept 17 Celebrate Falls at Heritage House at The Bull 5:30-9pm

Oct 15 Ladies Nite Out 5-9pm

STOCKBRIDGEAug 23 St. Mary Parish

Annual Fall FestivalOct 2 Oct in the Park,

Stockbridge Firemen-Legion Park, 9am-2pm

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