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It never ceases to amaze methe number of generous,caring and selfless peoplewho reside in Portage Coun-

ty. So when I talked with the sixinspirational women featured inthis issue of You magazine, Icouldn’t help but be captivated bytheir spirit and desire to make theworld a better place.

This is the second year wehave featuredWomenWho In-spire in our winter issue of Youmagazine. Again, we asked ourreaders to nominate local womento be featured in the section. Wereceived more than a dozen nomi-nations from daughters, hus-bands, friends, co-workers andothers who have been touched bytheir kindness, hard work anddedication to their community.

The best part about this sec-tion is having the opportunity tocall these deserving women to letthem know they have been nomi-

nated. Most are surprised, someare overwhelmed, and I had oneof this year’s nominees tell me Ihad made her day. There’s nothingbetter than that.

These are women who don’t goout seeking recognition for theirvolunteer work in the community.They often are the women who dotheir work behind the scenes.

One of our featured nomineesis Patty Noel. In her 64 years, thePlover woman has been involvedwith countless local and interna-tional organizations that aim tomake the world a better place.Her mission, along with her hus-band, John, is to support groupsthat “promote diversity and takecare of children,” she said.

She now devotes her time tosupporting Operation Bootstrap,the Boys & Girls Club of PortageCounty and the Portage CountyCultural Festival, among others.

“When you volunteer and make

changes in the community, youstart to believe that you canchange the world,” Noel said.

The other five women featuredin the section include women intheir 30s to 80s; business womenand retirees; and wives, mothersand grandmothers. And whilethese women all have uniquestories to share, the one thing thatties them together is a desire tomake the world a better place.

In this issue, you also will findour “Shops We Love” feature,which takes a look inside Gepet-to’s Workshop as the local toyshop prepares for the holidays.You also can experience the Euro-pean flavors of Bernard’s CountryInn, and I promise you won’t beable to turn the page without yourmouth watering.

Our You chef Michelle Syringhas shared several recipes forappetizers and desserts that willmake your holiday party special.

AndMelissa Sabel, communica-tions manager for the StevensPoint Convention and VisitorsBureau, has provided some win-ter fun ideas that you can enjoyright here in Portage County.

I wish you all a safe and happyholiday season!

— Jamie Jung

From the editor:

Local women aim to change the world

When Patty Noel graduated from high school in the1960s, she says students “marched out of schooland thought, ‘We are going to change the world.’”

And Noel, 64, of Plover has carried that spiritwith her throughout her life.

As a volunteer and board member for many local and inter-national organizations during the years, Noel and her husband,John, have made it their mission to “support efforts that pro-mote diversity and take care of children,” she said. “Thosegroups are closest to my heart.”

That dedication to her community and the people who residein it is one of the reasons that Betsie Graham nominated Noel tobe featured as one of the WomenWho Inspire in this issue of Youmagazine.

“Patty Noel is an amazing person, full of energy, who isheavily involved ... in many community events and projects,”said Graham, who serves as a volunteer along with Noel atOperation Bootstrap. “Patty is such a strong communitysupporter, and that is something that I admire, as well. Herphilanthropy, along with her husband, John, is somethingthat inspires me as well as her personal dedication to (theprojects in which she is involved).”

Three of the organizations in which Noel is most in-volved are Operation Bootstrap, the Boys & Girls Club ofPortage County and the Portage County Cultural Festival.

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Changingthe worldPatty Noel says volunteer work‘deep in my heart’

Editor’s note: You magazine recently asked the commu-nity to nominate local women for its WomenWhoInspire feature. The response was great, and we re-ceived more than a dozen nominations. Patty Noel, aswell as the five other women featured on the follow-ing pages, were selected based on their involvement inthe community. Please read on to find out more aboutthese inspirational women.

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“I got involved at Operation Bootstrap at least 35 years ago,” Noel said.“(John and I) have worked with (Operation Bootstrap director) Roseann De-bot, and she has taught us so much about love and sharing. She’s such an in-spiration.”

Noel says when she and her husband first got involved, Operation Boot-strap was a very small group. It grew from doing things out of the volunteers’homes, to a small office to now having its own building.

Noel now works on special projects for Operation Bootstrap, and all of thetrucks delivering items for the nonprofit come into the Noel Group Hangar atthe Stevens Point Municipal Airport. She also is very involved with assemblingand delivering holiday baskets through Operation Bootstrap.

“It’s done 100 percent volunteer, that’s been our mission from the begin-ning,” Noel said of Operation Bootstrap. “There are hundreds of volunteers inthat organization, and they are all there to help their neighbors. It’s quiteamazing. Those volunteers are an inspiration to me. Our volunteers are littleCub Scouts up to 80-year-old women.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is another local group that Noel ispassionate about. She and her husband have been on the nonprofit’s boardsince it started 10 years ago.

“The Boys & Girls Club is an organization that for $10 a year gives everychild a safe place to go after school and a safe, healthy and fun place to goduring the summer. They are mentored by wonderful staff, fed healthy meals.Some families really need help, and (the Boys & Girls Club) makes it possiblefor every child to have a place to go.”

The Noels got involved with the Cultural Festival after its second year atPfiffner Pioneer Park, when organizers were looking for a way to grow thefestival. Noel has now been involved with the festival for 18 years and serveson its steering committee.

“We are so thrilled to be part of a festival that honors cultural diversity insuch a wonderful way,” Noel said. “I’m proud to say everyone can enjoy enter-tainment that they may never see another place and learn about somethingthey may never have learned otherwise, and for free.”

Noel said the women— andmen— she has met as part of the many organi-zations in which she is involved are one of the main reasons she stays so activein the community.

“When you are around people like that, you feel like it’s expected to get offyour hiney and help out in the community,” Noel said.

Noel, who with her husband has raised six children and are the proudgrandparents of 10, said teaching the younger generation the importance ofvolunteering is something for which she strives.

“It’s the responsibility for our generation of volunteers to teach the young-er generation how to volunteer,” Noel said. “We need to show them how fun itis to work side by side to accomplish things and show them howmuch funvolunteering can be.”

And Noel said you don’t have to have a lot of money to make a difference inyour community.

“If you have a generous heart and some time, you can get involved easily,”she said. “I volunteer because it’s the right thing to do, but it’s also the mostfun and most energizing and most empowering thing you can do. It’s so deep inmy heart. When you volunteer and make changes in your community, you startto believe that you can change the world.”

Jennifer BrilowskiAge: 39City: Stevens

PointFamily: Daugh-

ters Eleanor, 8, andElizabeth, 5

Career: Socialmedia manager forSoulflash MediaServices. Also is acolumnist and doessocial media for alocal entertainmentpublication.

Community involvement: Driving forcebehind the Facebook movement to have 12/12/12 named Aaron Rodgers Day in the state (pro-ceeds from the movement were donated to theMidwest Athletes Against Childhood CancerFund); worked with the Go Bo! Foundationcreated by Door County 13-year-old Bo Johnsonwho recently died of cancer; served on StevensPoint Skatepark Committee; volunteered for theArts Alliance of Portage County; helps promotelive music, the arts and local fundraisers throughher business.

It’s important to be involved in the com-munity because ... “We all have gifts to give.We don’t all have money to share, but everyonehas time they can choose to share. One littlestep can change the whole community.”

Nominated by: Dustin ColemanNominated because ... “She grew up in

Stevens Point, supports the arts, and is constant-ly attending events here. She has Stevens Pointin her veins. She is the personification of in-spiration, not just to her girls, not just to me,but to everyone she meets.”

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Betty JenkinsAge: 89City: Stevens PointFamily: Husband Bob Jenkins is de-

ceased. Two grown children.Career: Teacher for four years at

Mead Elementary School in WisconsinRapids and St. Stephen ElementarySchool in Stevens Point. Also was a home-maker.

Community involvement: Teachingopera classes at Lincoln Center for 25years; helped initiate a bridge fundraiserto support Lincoln Center; member ofP.E.O., Chapter I, Sisterhood for 61 years(past president); member of AmericanLegion Post 6 Auxiliary for 62 years (pastpresident); serves on the University ofWisconsin-Stevens Point Alumni AdvisoryBoard; served on the Aber Suzuki Centerboard for many years and in 2011 re-ceived the Suzuki Lifetime AchievementAward; played oboe with Central Wiscon-sin Symphony for several years and nowserves on CWSO board; longest livingmember of FrameMemorial PresbyterianChurch.

It’s important to volunteer be-cause ... “If you don’t use what youhave, your life is wasted. I don’t want mylife to be wasted.”

Nominated by: Loretta WyhuskeNominated because ... “Betty Jen-

kins is an inspiration in Stevens Point. ...Betty has served on many functionswithout ever denying or refusing a re-quest. ... When the Lincoln Center has itsannual fundraiser, Betty always brings anabundance of her goodies and the beau-tiful flowers from her garden. Betty givesof herself as a chauffeur and offers ridesto people unable to drive either becauseof health reasons or inability to attend animportant event. ... She deserves (thishonor) because of the many generousand kind deeds she has always done.”

Marg SimkowskiAge: 50City: Town of LinwoodFamily:Married for 30 years to hus-

band, Dennis. Daughter Mackenzie(Shaun) Karaliunas, 29; daughter Karlee,23; son Jerney, 16; and daughter Delay-nie, 10. Has two grandsons and anotheron the way.

Career: Branch manager for AnchorBank. Also part-time bartender at RedMill Supper Club.

Community involvement: Foundedand organizes the Stevens Point AreaSenior High girls cross-country camp;raises money for cross-country scholarshipfund through T-shirt sales; helps outvarious local nonprofits, including Opera-tion Bootstrap, through work at bank;serves as a mentor through PortageCounty Financial Wellness Program;organizer for Project Graduation atSPASH and served as parent coordinatorfor nine years; teaches CCD classes andserves on the parish finance committee atSt. Bartholomew Catholic Church in MillCreek; previous 4-H leader and projectleader.

It’s important to be involved in thecommunity because ... “I just don’tthink anything gets done on paid timealone. ... The thing is, don’t wait to beasked. Just go out there and say, ‘Howcan I help? What do you want done?’ Justgo do it. Say, ‘I’m here to help.’ You won’tbe turned down.”

Nominated by: Gina TeppNominated because ... “The tireless

giving that Marg Simkowski provides inour community is inspirational. ... She hasinspired me to be a part of a program(SPASH girls cross-country team) thatgives back in producing strong, youngwomen who will be inspirations to othersthroughout life.”

Jo SeiserAge: 61City: Stevens PointFamily: Husband Tom Brown;

son Anders Brown, 30, anddaughter Ivy Brown, 27

Career: Executive director forthe North Central ConservancyTrust, which seeks to protect landfrom development in a seven-county region of central Wiscon-sin.

Community involvement:Member of the League of Wom-en Voters; member of the Por-tage County Democratic Party;volunteers with the North CentralConservancy Trust; served asalderwoman for Stevens Point’s4th District from 2000-04.

It’s important to be in-volved in the communitybecause ... “I would encourageyoung people to think about thepower that they have, especiallysomething like running for publicoffice. It gives a person experi-ence. ... For me, communityservice is a positive part of mywork. I get to make new friendsand see results.”

Nominated by: Tom BrownNominated because ... “Jo

has served in a variety of leader-ship roles in our community overthe 35 years she has lived here.”She also is inspirational as alifelong partner and mother oftwo grown children.

WOMENWHO INSPIRE

Apollonia VirsnieksAge: 73Family:Husband of 56

years, Gunars; three children;six grandchildren; and twogreat-grandchildren.

Career:Homemaker. Alsoworked part time as a cook forStevens Point Area PublicSchool District and as a nurs-ing assistant on the surgicalfloor at Ministry Saint Mi-chael’s Hospital. Retired in2001.

Community involvement:Member of the Master Gar-dener Volunteers for fiveyears and helps maintain sev-eral gardens in Vesper andWisconsin Rapids; helpedcreate a quilt garden at Histor-ic Point Basse in Nekoosa;volunteers at Bethesda ThriftShop in Rapids Mall; memberof several sewing and quiltingclubs and makes items todonate to Ministry Saint Jo-seph’s Hospital in Marshfield,Operation Bootstrap, KennedyElementary School in JunctionCity and others.

It’s important to be in-volved in the communitybecause ... “I look around andI see so many people who needhelp. There is always some-body worse off than you are. Ifeel so fortunately, myself,and I figure, ‘Why not?’ ... Youdon’t know what tomorrowmight bring, and wouldn’t youwant to have help if you need-ed it?”

Nominated by: Pat HilpertNominated because ... “I

have never seen such a gener-ous person ... Apollonia’s lovefor her neighbors, friends andfor God is unbelievable. Shehas had many ‘bumps in theroad,’ but overcame all ofthem. ... I could write pagesabout her generosity and truelove for mankind.”

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Central Wisconsin residents looking fora fine-dining experience unlike any-thing else in the area need to look nofurther than Bernard’s Country Inn in

Stevens Point. Since 1973, owners Bernard andIrene Kurzawa have concocted some of theMidwest’s finest cuisine.

“We cook from scratch,” said Bernard Kur-zawa, highlighting the taste of real food. “Whatyou get in most restaurants today has beenfabricated in a factory. No one cooks anythingever to order. Most is a food out of a pouch thatis sterilized. People are getting brainwashed.”

Diners at Bernard’s Country Inn need notworry about being brainwashed. The restau-rant provides a wide selection of entrees, in-cluding escargot bourguignon, chilled vichys-soise, duck a l’orange, broiled lamb chop, spe-cialties such as Jaeger schnitzel, veal cordonbleu, sauerbraten, beef tenderloin stroganoff,pasta, sourdough rye crust pizza, and an exten-sive selection of wine.

Also a trained pastry chef, Bernard Kur-zawa offers pastries made right in his kitchen.

“You can’t find these anywhere else on themenu,” he said proudly, adding that some areprepared into a flaming dessert right at thetable. “This is quite unique.”

Other tempting desserts include Black

Passion forcookingBernard’s Country Inn offers ‘experience that can’t be matched’

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Forest Cherry Torte, GrandMarnier Balls andhand double-dipped chocolate truffles.

Preparing delicious cookery has been alifelong passion for Bernard Kurzawa. At age14, he began his apprenticeship in Berlin, Ger-many, training under Chef Walter Dressler.Dressler was taught by Auguste Escoffier, thegodfather of classic French cuisine and hailedby many as the greatest chef of all time.

Escoffier trained Dressler at the world’smost expensive hotel, the Hotel Adlon, rightnext to the Brandenburg Gate, near Hitler’sbunker, which was bombed duringWorld WarII. Thus, Bernard Kurzawa learned his artfrom some of the finest chefs who ever lived.

Bernard Kurzawa attributes his amazingluck to divine intervention.

“I’m one of the very luckiest people in theworld,” he said.

Throughout his career, he has cooked allover Europe and on an ocean liner. It was thelatter that presented his first glimpse of NewYork City.

“I was always intrigued by America,” hesaid.

His first American job was at Mid-AmericaClub in Chicago, the No. 1 private club in thecity. That is where he met his wife, Irene.

After working there, and with his experi-ence at The Drake and Cafe de Paris, BernardKurzawa decided to open his own restaurant in1973.

“I wanted to explore that a little bit more,”he said.

Thirty-nine years later, he owns one of fewremaining old continental restaurants in cen-tral Wisconsin.

At age 74, Bernard Kurzawa has no immedi-ate plans to hang up his chef’s hat.

“I love cooking. It’s been my life thing and Istill get people coming in here and appreciat-ing good business,” he said. “Eventually, some-day, I need to retire.”

As the only European-trained chef in cen-tral Wisconsin, both Bernard Kurzawa and hisrestaurant are definitely special.

“When you’re coming here you’re comingfor an experience that can’t be matched any-where else,” he said, “because it doesn’t exist.”

Black Forest Cherry Torte.

Duck a l’orange is served with wild rice and sweet potatoes.

Poached salmon is served with a dill sauce andrice.

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Portage County has noshortage of great recre-ational trails, like theGreen Circle Trail, the

Tomorrow River State Trail,Schmeeckle Reserve and the IceAge Trail. And, great for the win-ter season, the area’s many trailsoffer more than just hiking andbiking. They provide an acces-sible link to the outdoors through-out the year. But, what makessome of these trails even better isthe ability to connect from onetrail system to the next with ease.

»Make the connection be-tween outdoor recreation and thearts on the half-mile Stevens PointSculpture Park Trail, which con-nects to the Green Circle Trail.The 20-acre park provides stun-ning views of nature with a dis-tinct backdrop of regional andnational artwork.

» If you are looking for a little

intermediate and expert groomedtrails for both diagonal and skateskiing. Seventy-five percent ofthe 10 miles of trail are intermedi-ate or expert due to the hilly ter-rain. Try gaining a little morespeed by exploring the downhillskiing at Standing Rocks Park.There are two beginner hills, oneintermediate hills and two experthills at the park. Tow ropes runfrom11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and areopen weather dependent on Sat-urday and Sunday. (Insider tip:Call 715-346-1433 for snow andtrail conditions. Equipment rent-als are available.)

»Want to cover somemoreground? Cross-country skiing alsois available at Iverson Park, witha 2.5-mile tracked and groomedcross-country skiing trail that isgreat for beginners. For morewinter fun, bring a sled and enjoyone of four sledding hills, with

more space to explore, try thetrails at the George W. MeadWildlife Area, the third largeststate wildlife area. For starters,check out the 2-mile EphemeralTrail & Boardwalk, which con-nects the Audubon Prairie Trailand the Mead bike trail. It show-cases a variety of wetland typeswith sections of boardwalks. TheMeadWildlife Area also offersmore than 80 miles of trails thatexplore portions of its expansive33,000 acres. (Insider tip: Thereare 11 state natural areas in Por-tage County, like the 173-acre NewHope Pines near Sunset Lake,with an old logging road perfectfor exploring this time of year.)

» Think Standing Rocks Coun-ty Park is just for disc golf andmountain biking? Then, you’venever been to Standing RocksCounty Park in the winter months.Standing Rocks offers beginner,

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one hill designed for children 5years and younger. Or, if youwould rather, try the tobogganruns. Toboggans are available forrent by the half or full hour. Thepark also has a lighted ice-skatingrink and warming house.

» If the conditions are right,try snowshoeing the Ice Age Trail.Portions of this 1,000-mile foot-path travel through eastern Por-tage County, linking history, cul-tures and geological features.Explore the 7.6-mile Belmont,Emmons-Hartman Creek seg-ment. Begin near the EmmonsCreek State Fishery, located insoutheastern Portage County.Parking is available near StrattonLake Road in the fishery.

» For a little more speed, trysnowmobiling in the Stevens Pointarea. With more than 300 miles ofgroomed trails, plan to stay at ahotel just off of the trail for easyaccess. Or, try a different pace asyou ride through the quiet winterwoods by horse-drawn sleigh at

Wild West Campground & Corral.»Down with dog-sledding?

Many people are unaware that theTomorrow River State Trail offersdogsledding in Portage County.The 18-mile trail, which beginsjust north of Highway B in Plover,was once a railroad bed.

The trail winds through east-ern Portage County, linking Plo-ver to Scandinavia. Outdoor rec-reational enthusiasts can use thecrushed limestone trail through-out the year, including snow-mobiling and cross-country skiingin the winter. Trail passes arerequired.

»Want to get active with yourfurry friend? Dogs are allowed onmost sections of the Green CircleTrail, a popular 26-mile trail thatconnects to more than 20 miles ofadditional trails; just make surethey are leashed. (Insider tip:Dogs are NOT allowed inSchmeeckle Reserve).

For more winter fun ideas,visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

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With its humble fa-cade, Gepetto’sWorkshop may beinconspicuous to

the casual passerby, but since itsestablishment in 1981, the decep-tively large toy shop has supplieda wide variety of the most uniquetoys in the area.

“When people look in the win-dow they think ‘Oh, it’s a small toystore,’” said store manager KarenPawelski, “then they walk in andgo ‘Oh, this place goes on forev-er!’”

Though owner Bonnie Brownadjusted the spelling one letterfrom legendary Pinocchio creatorGeppetto, the toys are just asexciting as if the elderly toymak-er himself were the mastermindbehind them.

“We carry just about every-thing there is in specialty toys,”Pawelski said. “Our toys are dif-ferent than anything you see inmass market. Things are so muchmore unique.”

Along with originality, Gepet-to’s also provides quality that bigbox stores sometimes lack.

“I think our toys are bettermade,” Pawelski said. “Our toyslast forever, and they seem to bepassed down by generation.”

Though Gepetto’s does ordersome products from companieslocated in China, they order fromsmaller companies that are betterable to supervise the products.

The quality and creativity ofthe iconic toy shop has fueledimaginations for generations, andPawelski enjoys visiting with newand repeat customers from farand wide.

“We get lots of people from allover Wisconsin,” Pawelski said.

Specialty toys

Top: Gepetto’s Workshop storefront.Right: A display in the center of the storefeatures some unique holiday items.Above: The store features an expansivecollection of Playmobil items, includingAdvent calendars, Nativity displays andother holiday sets. JAMIE JUNG/YOUMAGAZINE

Gepetto’s Workshopoffers top toys forholidays, any time

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“Parents grew up here who makean effort to come our way. It’smuch more personal here andpeople like that. They like that wehelp you pick out that specialgift.”

Selecting that perfect toy forany child is easier at Gepetto’sWorkshop than at a departmentstore. Where mass markets gener-ally carry toys through age 7,Gepetto’s offers fun for kids allthe way to age 12, and beyond.

“They like a lot of imaginativeplay,” Pawelski said of the rangeof toys offered. “We’re in such ahurry for them to grow up that weforget they like to play.”

Gepetto’s nourishes a child’screativity with a wide assortmentof toys, everything from babytoys in the popular “Baby Bou-tique” to the huge collection ofpuzzles for children of all agesand skill levels.

There are train sets, arts andcrafts, plastic dinosaurs and ani-mals of all kinds, Rokenbok build-ing toys, Schleich action figures,card and board games, dolls anddollhouses, Playmobil people,Steiff stuffed animals, CalicoCritters, The Orb Factory’s StickyMosaics crafts, WubbaNub pacifi-ers and novelty wind-up toys.

“There are things I order againand again,” Pawelski said. “Every-thing in the store has a nice turn-over; there is nothing that doesn’treally sell.”

As popular toy publicationsdistribute the must-have lists ofthe top toys of the year, Gepetto’salways stocks those listed.

“People are looking for thisstuff,” Pawelski said, indicatingmerchandise such as “Baby StellaDoll” byManhattan Toy and thetrendy “Sophie the Giraffe” teeth-ing toy by Vulli.

Regardless of what is on achild’s Christmas list, odds aregood it can be found at Gepetto’s.

ABOUT GEPETTO’SWORKSHOPAddress: 1121Main St., StevensPointHours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-day through Thursday, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday,and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.Contact: 888-341-8640;www.gepettosworkshop.com

Clockwise from top: A holiday displayin the center of the store featurespopular gift ideas. The store carriesmany items featured on themust-have lists of popular toypublications, including the BabyStella Doll by Manhattan Toy. Thestorefront windows are decorated forthe holidays. A holiday displayfeatures popular gift ideas. A displayfeatures a collection of Schleichaction figures. JAMIE JUNG/YOUMAGAZINE

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“It’s Complicat-ed (But ItDoesn’t Have toBe)” by PaulCarrick Brun-son, c.2012,Gotham Books,304 pages

If love is onyour agenda thiscoming year, lookfor “It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’tHave to Be)” by Paul Carrick Brun-son. This book tells the straight-uptruth about relationships, dating,love, and marriage —what to do,what not to do, when to throw in thetowel, when to run as fast as you can,and a few truths that are harsh butthat a single girl needs to know.

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“The 8-MinuteOrganizer” byRegina Leeds,c.2012, Da CapoLifelong Books,218 pages

And finally, iforganization isdesperately neededat home and it’sbugging youenough to want to make a resolution,make the vow easier by reading “The8-Minute Organizer” by Regina Leeds.

This simple-to-understand manualwill help you go fromMessyMom toNeatnik in less than 10 minutes at atime.

So there you are ... three excellentvolumes to help you make it a great2013. Happy reading!

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No matter how diverse humans are,we all feel grief when loved onespass away.

I was struck by this realityrecently as I watched my great-great-auntbury her husband who had been sufferingfrom Alzheimer’s disease and my boyfriend’sfamily face the three-year anniversary of hisbrother’s death.

Grief is a natural emotion that everyonesorts through in their own way. It’s importantto learn how to deal with grief in a life that issure to be filled with it. Unsettled grief andpent up negative emotions can have a detri-mental impact on one’s health and quality oflife. If feelings of anger, denial, disbelief,sadness and bitterness persist for more thana fewmonths you may want to consult with aprofessional to help sort through your emo-tions.

At the onset of grief, there are a variety ofmethods that people have found beneficialthat you may want to explore.

» Counseling: Speaking one-on-one with aprofessional is a proven tool to sortingthrough grief. You will have someone whowill listen and provide guidance and encour-age you in your healing.

» Prayer or meditation:During times ofgrief, many people find peace in the faithcommunity. Spending time in prayer ormindful meditation can help relieve anxietyand keep your mind from focusing on thepainful emotions.

» Journaling: If you enjoy writing, journal-ing is a great way to release the negativethoughts that are welling up inside. If youdon’t feel comfortable talking to others aboutyour emotions, writing them down can be aneffective method of finding peace. One way todo this is to pick one word that describes howyou’re feeling and then write about it. Forexample, if you feel anger over your loss,write an entire journal entry about whyyou’re angry.

» Exercise: Regular exercise has beenproven to alleviate symptoms of depression,anxiety and stress. It also can help get yourmind off of what’s happened to cause thegrief.

» Socialize:While it may be hard to putyourself out there, having the support andenjoyment of being surrounded by people youlove can help ease the sadness.

» Support groups: Being in social situa-tions where the people around you are experi-encing similar emotions can help ease loneli-ness. They also may be able to give you ad-vice on how to further settle your grief andcreate more meaningful relationships.

Grief is an inevitable part of life, but whengrief begins to impact your ability to com-plete your regular tasks you should contactyour physician. Grief, if not dealt with appro-priately, can turn into depression. Find amethod of sorting through grief that worksfor you to ensure you continue to take care ofyourself during difficult times.

Find a method for dealingwith grief that works for you

Brandy Proctor is thedirector of wellnessand chronic diseaseat the Stevens Point

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GRIEF SUPPORTGROUPSWhen friends or family memberslose a loved one, helping themthrough their time of grief isone of the most supportive andloving things a person can do. Agrief support group can helpthose left behind move on aftera loved one’s death. Here are afew of the grief support groupsin that are offered in the Ste-vens Point area.»Ministry Home Care-HospiceServices Grief Support Group, 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m., fourth Mon-day of each month, TrinityLutheran Church, 1419 Rogers St.Use day-care entry. Call 715-346-5355.»Ministry Home Care-HospiceServices Grief Support Group,1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., first Thurs-day of each month, chapel areaat Ministry Saint Michael’s Hos-pital, 900 Illinois Ave. Call 715-346-5355.»Ministry Home Care-HospiceServices Grief Support Group forYounger Surviving Spouses/Partners, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,third Monday of each month,Redeemer Lutheran Church, 900Brilowski Road. Call 715-346-5355.

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Michelle Syring has shared several recipes —including Crabby Crab Cakes with RemouladeandWalnut-Crusted Cranberry Cheese Balls —that are sure to add flavor to all your holidayget-togethers.

Appetizers, desserts perfect for any holiday get-together

Party pleasersMichelle Syring isdining services

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Get it

1 pound cannedlump crabmeat1 large egg1/4 cup red bell pep-per, minced1/2 cup scallions,green and whiteparts, minced1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon DijonmustardKosher saltFreshly ground blackpepper2 tablespoons driedbread crumbsAbout 1 cup all-pur-pose flour, for dredg-ing1 teaspoon currypowder (optional)2 tablespoons pea-nut, olive or vegeta-ble oil2 tablespoons un-salted butter4 lemon wedges

Do it

In a large bowl, mix together the crabmeat,egg, bell pepper, scallions, mayonnaise andmustard. Season with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and1/4 teaspoon salt, and stir in the bread crumbs.

If you have time, cover the bowl with plasticwrap and chill the crab cake mixture for atleast 30 minutes.

When you are ready to cook the crab cakes,put the flour in a shallow container and seasonit to taste with salt, pepper and curry powder,if using. Remove the crab mixture from therefrigerator and shape into 8 cakes. The crabcakes will be soft. If you have trouble formingcakes, add a little more bread crumbs.

Place 2 large nonstick skillets over mediumhigh heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoonoil and 1 tablespoon butter to each pan and heatuntil the butter foam subsides.

Dredge the cakes in the flour and cook 4cakes in each pan, lowering the heat to mediumand gently turning once with a spatula, untilgolden brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes perside. The internal temperature should reach155 degrees.

Transfer the crab cakes to plates, serving 2per person, and accompany with lemon wedg-es. Serve with remoulade (next page).

Serves 8.

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SPICY REMOULADEGet it3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup celery, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons parsley, chopped1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoonhorseradish1 tablespoon shallot, minced1 tablespoon whole-grain mus-tard1 tablespoon ketchup2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce11/2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon Tabasco1/2 teaspoon garlic, mincedKosher salt (to taste)

Do itPut mayonnaise in a bowl and

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By day, Nicole Busse isthe mother of an 8-year-old son, Jake, and worksin inside sales and ship-

ping and receiving at BDI in Ste-vens Point. But, on many eve-nings, the Plover resident straps

on a pair of four-wheeled skates,knee and elbow pads, wristguards, a helmet and mouth guardand becomes “Bus-n-u-up.”

Busse, 38, has been a memberof the Mid-State Sisters of Skatewomen’s roller derby league inStevens Point since the organiza-tion formed in June 2010.

“(Roller derby is) outside the

Born and raised in StevensPoint, Busse has been figure skat-ing and playing hockey “my en-tire life,” she said.

She started skating with theCrystal Ice Figure Skating Clubwhen she was about 6, and joinedPortage County Youth on Ice toplay hockey when she was 10. Herlove of hockey followed her to

box, not the normal activity peo-ple can do. It’s something differ-ent,” Busse said. “It’s just myoutlet, my form of exercise. It’sfun to hang out with a wholebunch of ‘sisters,’ and chat abouteverything. We are like a bigfamily, I guess.”

Competitive drive

Nicole Busse of Plover has been a member of the Mid-State Sisters of Skate women’s roller derby league since June 2010. JAMIE JUNG/YOUMAGAZINE

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college, where she was a memberof the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point women’s hockeyteam from 2000-03. She alsoserved as assistant coach of theteam in 2004.

Busse, a 1991 graduate of Ste-vens Point Area Senior High and aDecember 2006 graduate ofUWSP with a degree in sociology,also is serving as assistant coachfor the Point-Rapids Red Panthersgirls hockey team this season.

“I have no idea how I got in-volved in hockey,” Busse said,noting that her parents, Larry andKaren Busse of Stevens Point,were not fans of the sport whenshe started playing. She also hasthree younger brothers, two ofwhom have played hockey atUWSP.

Busse’s son also has inheritedhis mom’s competitive drive, andenjoys playing baseball, football,hockey and swimming.

“My son thinks it’s pretty coolthat I play roller derby,” Bussesaid, adding that her mother hascome to watch her play and hergrandmother really enjoys watch-ing roller derby, too.

On the trackWhen Busse tried out for the

local roller derby team, she hadno idea what to expect. In fact,almost all of the members werenew to the sport.

Her “competitive spirit” hasdefinitely helped Busse on theroller derby track, teammate LisaPett said.

“Nicole was our top skaterwhen she joined; she was fantas-tic,” Pett said. “A lot of her skillstranslated from hockey to derby,and she took to it right away.

“She’s an incredible asset tothe team. When you want to learnto hit, you partner with her. Shehas great advice and is alwayswilling to share her knowledge.”

Teammembers practice threenights a week during the season,which runs fromMarch throughSeptember, and have to meet

attendance requirements in orderto participate in bouts.

Members range in age from19to 43 and come from all walks oflife, said Pett, who also serves asthe team’s public relations direc-tor. “We are really normal peo-ple.”

MisconceptionsWhile the history of roller

derby dates back more than 75years, Busse said the televisedderby bouts of the 1970s have leftmany people with the wrong ideaabout modern roller derby.

“A lot of people think it’s all thefake stuff, the fake fighting anddrama,” Busse said. “We don’tfight; there’s no blood. People arenot getting carted off the track.

“I think a lot of people don’tunderstand (roller derby) or evenknow we have a local team.”

And while some of the Mid-State skaters don makeup, fishnettights and glitter for the bouts,Busse prefers to skate in a T-shirtand shorts.

“I skate for the competitive-ness of the sport, and as a work-out to try to stay in shape,” shesaid. “When I’m here, I’m prettyserious and competitive. I justcome out to play.”

ROLLER DERBY101Roller derby is a contact sportplayed by two teams of fivemembers roller skating in thesame direction around a track.There are two 30-minute periodsand one 15-minute intermissionin each bout. One player fromeach team, called a jammer,attempts to skate past and lapthe other players on the team,three blockers and a pivot.Rounds last up to two minutesand the more players the jam-mer passes, the more points theteam earns. If the jammer lapsall five opposing players and theopposing jammer, it’s called agrand slam and is worth fivepoints.

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want to know the particulars of ev-erything. Who’s that? What’s that?Where is the cat? When can we go tothe park?

After who, what, where and whencomes the big one: TheWHY. Why isthe sky blue? (Because light wavesreflect off of molecules of water andgas in the sky and our eyes just seethe blue.) Why are the leaves green?(Because leaves contain a chemicalcalled chlorophyll that makes themgreen.) Like little scientists, theyseek the answers to everything.

Some kids lob the softball ques-tions first. Why can’t I have M&Msfor breakfast? (Because they are nothealthy; they are candy.) Why can’t Ihave a cookie before lunch? (Be-cause you won’t eat your healthy

lunch.) Why can’t I pick up the catby the tail? (The cat answered thatone.) Why am I in time out? (Be-cause you hit your sister with ashovel in the sandbox.)

Eventually, the why questionsget more difficult. Why did mygoldfish die? (Because all livingthings grow old and die.) Will I die?(YIKES! Not for a very, very, very,very, very long time.) Will you die?(Yes, but not until you are old.)

My son started asking reallydifficult philosophical and meta-physical questions by age 4. Whydid Darth Vader turn to the darkside? (Thanks for that one, GeorgeLucas. Because he made badchoices.) Who invented God? (Didyou know we have a religious stud-ies professor here at the local uni-versity? We do. Let’s call him.)

My daughter is more practical.She is the first one that broached

the subject of babies. How do ba-bies get out of their mother’s tum-my? Note: She asked how they getOUT. Not in. I consider myselflucky to have dodged a bullet there.We had a brief, nongraphic anatomylesson that has left her confidentsaying the v-word that would gether censured in the Michigan Legis-lature.

The questions will never stopcoming. At least I hope not. I mightend up doing Google searches lateinto the night or readingWikipediauntil the wee hours to figure out thebest way to present the material,but I do try to answer their ques-tions, even when I’m exhausted,distracted, busy or undercaffeinat-ed.

Even if the answer is, “I don’tknow,” don’t be afraid to say it. Andthen sneak into the laundry roomand eat a cookie before lunch.

Children’s questions get more difficult as they grow

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AreYour Headaches a Pain?By Dr. Thomas Honl

Of all the painful conditions whichaffect mankind, few have as great animpact on one’s life as persistent headpain. Chronic headache sufferers maybe physically able to function, but at alevel below their best abilities. Headachesufferers’ performance levels at work arealso likely to be more adversely affectedthan even those who suffer from diseasessuch as arthritis, diabetes, depressionand chronic back problems.

Headache pain in itself is usually notlife-threatening. However, the processto find relief of chronic headache painsymptoms can be very frustrating toboth the patient and the doctor. (Note:A patient who complains of excruciatingheadaches of recent onset or recentchange, especially if accompanied byfever, should be referred to a physician orthe emergency room immediately).

The most commonly diagnosedheadache types are migraine headachesand tension headaches. Migraineheadaches are typically moderate tosevere in intensity, one-sided, poundingand throbbing in quality, associated withlight sensitivity, sound sensitivity, odorsensitivity and aggravated by physicalactivity. Patients frequently becomenauseous with vomiting, with migraineslasting between 4-72 hours.

Tension type headaches are by far themost common type of headache. Theyare mild to moderate in intensity and notaggravated by physical exertion. They areusually bilateral (occurring on both sides)and are often described as a” tight bandwrapped around the head” sensation.It is beneficial to determine the primarycause and any contributing factors thatmay trigger the patient’s migraine ortension headache. Simply medicatingheadache symptoms without addressingthe cause of a patient’s headaches doesnot produce long term treatment success.Many headaches can be successfullydiagnosed and treated without continued

suffering or the need to rely on potentiallydangerous drugs. Even popular overthe counter pain medication, if taken forchronic headache pain over extendedperiods of time, have been associatedwith toxicity of the stomach, intestines,kidneys, platelets, and central nervoussystem. Certainly, medications may benecessary in the treatment of acute painhowever, they must be used only whenneeded, for the shortest time possible,and with mindful consideration for theirside effects.

There are two vital bits of informationthat are commonly overlooked whenmaking a headache diagnosis. First, manyheadache patients have undiagnosedmuscle soreness in the head and neckwhich can refer pain to other areas. It isimportant to discern soremuscles and anyissues with the TMJ (temporomandibularjoint or jaw joint) by performing musclepalpations of the head & neck beforearriving at a diagnosis. Also, studies showthat there is a connection between aderangement of the TMJ and headaches.

In addition to identifying muscletension, soreness and health of the jawjoint or TMJ, it is important to understandvarious factors that can contribute to theseconditions such as posture, breathing,work conditions, stress and oral habitssuch as frequent gum chewing, lip orcheek biting, and clenching.Secondly, common sleep disorders cancontribute significantly to the degree ofheadache pain and frequency patientsexperience. Patients who report chronicheadaches should be evaluated for anunderlying sleep disorder. Patients withsleep disordered breathing such asObstructive Sleep Apnea often clench,in an attempt to keep the vital airwayopen. This clenching, or bruxing, createsaggravated muscles in the head, neckand jaw. Compromised oxygen levelsavailable to the body throughout the nightcan cause chronic morning headaches.Studies also show that patients who sleeppoorly, generally have more pain.

AtAdvancedTMDandDentalSleepCenter,we take the time to explore the cause of apatient’s headache pain through a uniqueconsultation and examination that helpsus understand the patient who has thepain, and not simply the pain the patienthas. Our approach to understanding ourpatients, their headaches, and their causealong with physical medicine modalitiesfor treatment and appropriate referral toother health professionals has provensafe and effective in the vast majority ofcases.If you or someone you love suffers fromchronic headache pain and has not foundeffective treatment, contact Dr. Honl atAdvanced TMD & Dental Sleep Center fora free evaluation.

Dr. Thomas Honl has practiced dentistry in Stevens Pointsince 1975. Today, his practice specializes in the screening& treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, TMD, and Head& Neck Pain. He is a Master in the American Academyof General Dentistry, has achieved a Fellowship in theAmerican Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and is Diplomateeligible in the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.He is a member of the National Sleep Foundation, theAmerican Academy of Orofacial Pain, and the WisconsinSleep Society. For additional information regarding sleepapnea, TMD and Head & Neck Pain, contact Dr. Honl at(715) 341-5001 thonl@adcofsp.com www.adcofs.com

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