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Inside:Inside: Food and drink ideas Food and drink ideas Outdoor adventuresOutdoor adventuresCalendar of eventsCalendar of events
From Adams, Juneau and south Wood counties May 2012
Where Towing is OurWhere Towing is OurProfession...Not Our Hobby!Profession...Not Our Hobby!So hook up with a name you can trust!So hook up with a name you can trust!
We have been proudly serving Wisconsin RapidsWe have been proudly serving Wisconsin Rapidsand the surrounding areas since 1945.and the surrounding areas since 1945.
2141 W. Grand Ave.2141 W. Grand Ave.Wisconsin Rapids,Wisconsin Rapids,
Welcome to the first Lake Country Snapshots of 2012. After our winter hia-tus, we’re back with the first of seven
issues for the year. We hope you enjoy this and subsequent issues
and feel inspired to contribute your photos and stories for others in Adams, Juneau and south Wood County to enjoy.
Lake Country Snapshots is available for free at almost 100 locations in Adams, Juneau and south Wood counties. Publication dates are the third Friday in April, May, June, July, August, September and November.
What is in Lake Country Snapshots? Lake Country Snapshots includes things to do
and places to go. It’s a place to share photos and stories about life in Juneau, Adams and south Wood counties.
Lake Country Snapshots is a place to go for ideas on entertaining. We’ll include recipes and beverage ideas. You feel free to share your tried-and-true dishes.
Of course, most of all, we’d like your photos. Grab those cameras, cell phones — whatever you have — and send us those captured moments. Nature, family gathering, fun on the lake — send in those photos.
Speaking of fun on the lake, the photos on the cover were submitted by Sandy and Doug Wellumson. The swans were on Arkdale Lake in central Adams County (north of Adams-Friendship). The picture was taken Feb. 17, and, according to Doug and Sandy, the swans remained in the area all winter and now are nesting.
You’ll see an interesting view of Mauston on two pages in this issue. Cheryl Toeller captured
a New Year’s Eve night sky in Mauston. Cheryl offers some photography tips, so be sure and check out those pages.
With Memorial Day just around the corner, we’ve also included some tasty recipes. The nice thing about these recipes is you can grill the dishes — or cook them indoors. After all, this is Wisconsin.
Don’t be shy about contributing photos or stories to Lake Country Snapshots. How about sharing a story about the big fish that got away — and including a few pictures of the ones that didn’t get away? Or maybe you consider yourself a pretty savvy fisherman. How about sending in
some pictures with tips on how to catch a trophy fish? Perhaps you are a master of outdoor grill-ing. We’d love to see your pictures along with some recipes.
We look forward to hearing from you — and publishing your pictures.
Enjoy spring. We’ll see you next month.
Deb Cleworth
Content editor
Lake Country Snapshots
Cover photo: Sandy and Doug Wellumson of Arkdale caught these swans resting on the lake.
Why not send your photos to Lake Country Snapshots? You never know — your photo might be featured on the next cover!
Send your events, photos and stories to Lake Country Snapshots, 220 First Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, or email [email protected].
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» 21: Spring Community Day. 10 a.m. Church, school, and nonprofi t organiza-tions will sell handmade, handcrafted, and home-baked products to raise funds for their organizations. Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500, www.rapidsmall.com.
» 21: Children’s Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lincoln High School, 1801 16th St., Wiscon-sin Rapids. Free admission. 715-297-5848.
» 22: Earth Day Celebration open house, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Necedah Wildlife Refuge, N11385 Headquarters Road, Necedah. 608-565-2551.
» 24: Rome Senior Citizens pot luck, 1 p.m. Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.
» 26: Rome Fire Department Spring Sportsmen’s Night Banquet, 5 p.m. Call 715-325-8015 for more information.
» 28: Rudolph area garage sales, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
» 28: Environmental Energy Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Al-pine Drive, Rome. Presentations, activities for children. www.romepubliclibrary.org.
» 28: Paws for Treasures, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adams Town Hall, 1980 11th Ave., Friend-ship. Sponsored by the Adams County Humane Society fundraising committee to raise funds for the shelter. 608-403-1225, [email protected].
» 28: Spring home party show. 10 a.m. Home-based businesses, including Avon, Pampered Chef, Party Lite and Mary Kay will show their wares. Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500 www.rapidsmall.com.
» 28: Frog Chorus and Evening Hike. 7 p.m. Necedah Wildlife Refuge, four miles west of Necedah off Highway 21. Call Dan at 608-565-2551 for more information
» 29: Motocross at Dyracuse Mound. 9 a.m. Dyracuse Recreation Park, Highway O, just south of Wis-consin Rapids. 715-886-3230, www.dyracusepark.dustndirt.com.
» 29: Goldwing Road Riders mo-torcycle show. 11 a.m. Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. 715-421-3500 www.rapidsmall.com.
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» 5: Fourth annual Jigsaw Run. Helps raise funds for the autism community. Registra-tion for 3.7 mile (6K) walk/run is $20; Kid’s fun run, $15. Race day registration 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. race starts at 10 a.m.; kids registration ends at 9:15 a.m., race starts at 9:30 a.m. More information at www.jigsawrun.org. Raffl es and refreshments during the race. South Wood County Park, Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin Rapids.
» 5: Sixth annual Healthy Family Fun Run/Walk. The event starts and fi nishes at Mile Bluff-Delton Family Medical Center, located at 28 Commerce St., located across from the Lake Delton Wal-Mart. All proceeds from the event will go to Families in Transi-tions Support Network, a Wisconsin Dells area non-profi t organization that provides food, clothing and school supplies to local income and homeless families and children in the Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton school districts. Call Amanda Emery at 608-847-2737 for more information.
» 5: Dutch oven cooking. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sandhill Wildlife Area, Highway X, Bab-cock. Learn how to make great outdoor meals with a focus on Dutch ovens. $25 includes meal, refreshments and recipes. Register by April 27. Limit of 30 people. 715-884-2437.
quarters Road, Necedah. Art contest winners will be showcased. 608-565-2551.
» 5: Faith in Action third annual Wine, Etc. event. Taste six premium wines,
choose a free glass of your favor-ite, sample Wisconsin cheese and chocolates by Life is Like Choco-
lates, enjoy delicious hors d’ oeuvres by Lake Arrowhead, live music by Two of Us, basket raffl es and more. Lake Arrowhead,
1195 Apache Lane, Rome. Tickets
$25 in advance from Friendship Cafe, Friendship; High-way 13 Liquor and
Cheese, Adams or on line at faacwi.org with a link to Paypal, or from FAAC
members or volunteers. $30 at the door. Gail Schultz at 608-339-0504 or [email protected].
» 7: Adams County Humane Society meet-ing, 4:30 p.m. room 123, Community Cen-ter, 569 Cedar St., Adams. (Behind County Market).
» 11: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents “The Madwoman of Chaillot,” a comedy. 7 p.m. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium, Centralia Center, 220 Third Ave. S. (off of the Rapids Mall), Wisconsin Rapids. $15. www.wrctheatre.org, 715-421-0435, [email protected].
» 12: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre presents “The Madwoman of Chaillot,” a comedy. 7 p.m. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium, Centralia Center, 220 Third Ave. S. (off of the Rapids Mall), Wisconsin Rapids. $15. www.wrctheatre.org, 715-421-0435, [email protected].
» 12: Wonewoc Old-fashioned Day. 1 p.m. Craft show, antique and coin appraisal, magic show, parade at 2 p.m., kayak demos, crosscut saw competition, kids games, areas largest antique/classic car and tractor show, village-wide garage sales. Center Street in downtown Wonewoc. For more information, call Tonia Schumann at 608-464-3210 or 608-464-7298.
» 12: Brunch with the Birds, 7 a.m. Nece-dah Wildlife Refuge, W7996 20th St. W., Necedah. A day of birding, including hikes, programs, speakers, and workshops. Call Dan at 608-565-2551 for more information.
» 12 Shermalot Ski Team fl ower sale
Goldwing Road Riders motorcycle show - April 29
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» 12: Calling all frogs. Learn about Wisconsin’s marshland frogs and toads in a discussion of frog ecology and status with herpetologist Dan Nedrelo on a night-time frogging adventure, searching for and identifying frogs in their marshland boudoirs. $20. Hip boots required and available upon request. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Regis-ter by May 4. Limit of 25 people. Sandhill Wildlife
Area, Highway X, Bab-cock. 715-884-2437.
» 12: Artist Showcase in May. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Red Germanium, 102 W. State St., Mauston. Call Beth at 608-847-2632 for more information.
» 12: Spring arts and crafts show. 10 a.m. Rapids Mall. 555 W. Grand Ave., Wiscon-sin Rapids. 715-421-3500.
» 13: Mother’s Day
» 13: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre pres-ents “The Madwoman of
Chaillot,” a comedy. 2 p.m. Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium, Centralia Cen-ter, 220 Third Ave. S. (off of the Rapids Mall), Wisconsin Rapids. $15. www.wrcthe-atre.org, 715-421-0435, [email protected].
» 14: The 32nd annual Royal Event. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Assumption High School, 445 Chestnut St., Wisconsin Rapids. Live and silent auctions, bingo, car-nival games and infl atables, food, bake sale, run/walk. 715-422-0910.
» 17: Laurence Juber in concert. 7 p.m. McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Free. 715-422-5136, www.mcmillanlibrary.org.
» 18 to 20: 16th annual Pe-tenwell Musky Challenge. Fishing tournament held on Petenwell Flowage and the Wisconsin River. Registra-tion is $220/boat. Friday night registration/rules meeting required. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. fi shing on Saturday, followed by banquet at The Ridges. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday fi shing, followed by awards. 715-424-0452, www.forcierguideservice.com.
» 18 to 20: Raise the Roof grand opening/fundraiser for Adams Community Theatre. Funds raised will be used to pay for the
new roof. Downtown Adams.
» 26: Not Your Aver-age Triathalon library fundraiser. Walk, bike, kayak/canoe on the shore of Lake Petewell. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participate in one, two or all three events. Located at the Lure Bar and Grill, 1735 Archer Lane, Rome. Money
raised to benefi t the Lester Library of Rome. For more info, go to www.romepub-liclibrary.org.
ONGOING EVENTS:
» Wood Carvers, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.» Rome Take Pounds Off Sensibly, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Rome Municipal Building, 1156 Alpine Drive, Rome.» Rome Riders bicycle club. The purpose of the group is to share an interest in biking, promote an active lifestyle and have fun. The group is open to families and all adults. Children need to be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for the child’s oversight. Call Darlene Rosencrans at 715-325-7089 for more information.
Send your calendar events
to Deb Cleworth at 220 First
Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI
54495, or email deb.cleworth@
cwnews.net. Be sure to in-
clude time, date, location, any
cost, short description of the
event and a contact name and
number. Thanks.
Raise the roof grand opening/fundraiser - May 18 to 20 (SUBMITTED PHOTO
Photo galleries.Local blog posts.Advance news on the best events in central Wisconsin.
As an amateur photog-rapher, I have always admired looking at the clear Wisconsin nights,
especially in the dead of winter.The sky is clear and the tempera-ture is crisp.
You have to be an average of 50 miles or more from an average-size city to avoid light pollution.
During New Yea’rs Eve, we had the type of clear and cold night I needed, so — in the dark — I set up my tripodin a field. To get these effects caused by the earth’s rotation, otherwise known as “star trails,” you have to own a DSLR camera and keep the shutter open
for 30 minutes.There is a sense of excitement
as you are walking around, hope-fully not bumping into your tripod, waiting and waiting for 30 minutes thinking “What exactly am I going to see, once this picture down-loads?”
What you see will amaze you!
You don’t realize the earth really does move that fast, and we don’t even feel it.
I hope my story inspires you to photograph our beautiful Juneau County sky at night.
— Cheryl Toeller took these pictures
fron her backyard in Mauston
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Deputy receives award for life-saving eff orts
Adams County Sheriff Sam Wollin presented a Life Saving Award to Deputy Ryan Nelson for his actions in performing the Heimlich maneuver on an inmate who was in distress and choking due to an obstruction in his airway at approximately 1:45 p.m. March 20.
The inmate was first observed by Deputy Robin Zellner. Zellner immediately called for additional depu-ties to respond to the scene as the inmate appeared unable to breath and was turning blue. Nelson arrived and applied the Heimlich maneuver, clearing the obstruction from the inmate’s airway.
“On behalf of the Adams County Sheriffs Office, I would like to congratulate you for your outstanding actions in saving this man’s life,” Wollin said.
— Submitted by Les Beckman,
wCaptain, Adams County Sheriffs Offi ce
The Lester Public Library of Rome has several events coming up
in the next few weeks that might be of interest to you.
April 8 to 14 was National Library Week. In celebration of this event, Culver’s and the Wisconsin Library Association have joined with local pub-lic libraries in the “You Belong @ Your Library” drawing campaign for
children ages 11 years and younger. Coloring sheets are available at the library, 1157 Rome Center Drive, Rome, and par-ticipants who return the sheets receive a coupon for a free custard from Culver’s.
All entries should be submitted to the library by April 30.
During the 2012 Environmental Day, set for April 28 at the Rome
Town Hall, the Kids’ Corner will be spon-sored by the Lester Public Library of Rome. Children can spend time making a
craft, listening to stories and looking at books that relate to our environment. Kids’ Corner will be open
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Come and celebrate the
Lester Public Library of Rome’s 10th birthday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19. There will be a free plant exchange sponsored by the Master Gardener Library Volunteers, a compost demonstration by Master Gardener vol-unteers, birthday cake, children’s activities, a sto-ryteller, a visit from Rosco P. Rafter and a release of
monarch butterflies. Brats and hot dogs will be avail-able to purchase.
The Library Birthday Celebration continues 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 19 at the Wine and Stein Tasting at the Lake Arrowhead clubhouse. This event is a fundraiser for the library expansion. Tickets are available in advance at the library and Lake Arrowhead.
Join your neighbors and
friends May 26 for the Not Your Average Triathlon to benefit the Lester Public Library of Rome. You can bike, walk, run, canoe or kayak. Enter as an indi-vidual or as part of a team. Entry forms are available at the library and online at www.romepubliclibrary.org.
Jan Hatton is the Library
Assistant at the Lester Public
Library of Rome, 1157 Rome
Center Drive, Rome.
Rome library is the place to be this spring
Adams County Sheriff Sam Wollin presents Deputy Ryan Nelson with a Life Saving Award. (Contributed photo)
JAN
HATTON
Rome Farmers Market set to open in June
The Rome Farmers Market will open 8 a.m. June 8 in the Alpine Business Park, Rome. The market is open every Friday throughout the summer, with the exception of July 13,
when the market moves to Lake Arrowhead due to Taste of Rome.
The closing date is Sept. 21.Jumpstart the season with a “walk in the park” at
8 a.m. followed by a light bite-to-eat and shopping on the square. We are gathering health care, beauty professionals, crafters and businesses together for special demonstrations around the square.
Then join everyone at the gazebo for “Chef on the Square,” featuring our friends from the Stage Coach Cafe at 9:30 a.m.
The market is not yet full for the season. A 12-foot-by-18-foot space is $30 for the season. Call 715-254-9406 for more details.
The Rome Farmers Market is the place to be on Fridays.
— Submitted by Ruthann Spiegelhoff, community volunteer.
May 2012 • Lake Country SNAPSHOTS 9
This year’s winner of Wisconsin’s Best
of Show in the Federal Junior Duck
Stamp contest is Logan Wimme,
Wisconsin Rapids.
Logan, 15, who entered a colored-pencil entry
of a pair of surf scoters, will compete for the
title of Best of Show in the National Federal
Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design
Contest, held at the Patuxent Research Refuge
Maryland on April 20. Logan will receive a
$100 prize for his Wisconsin best of show entry
from the Friends of Necedah National Wildlife
Refuge.
The national winner of the Federal Junior
Duck Stamp Contest, along with his or her
parent or guardian and teacher will receive a
free trip to a First Day of Sale ceremony in late
June or early July. The national winner also
receives a $5,000 award. The second place win-
ner receives $3,000, and the third-place winner
receives $2,000.
The 2012 Wisconsin contest drew 624 entries
from students in 47 schools. Entries were from
7-year-olds in first grade, up to high school stu-
dents whose work is of professional quality. The
artwork is judged in four age classes, and the
best of show is selected from each class’s first-
place entries.
“There were so many amazingly detailed
entries from all age groups this year,” said
Daniel Peterson, Wisconsin Federal Junior Duck
stamp coordinator. “But what is perhaps more
inspiring is the fact that 624 Wisconsin students
have learned important lessons about the need
to conserve wetland habitat through participat-
ing in the Junior Duck Stamp Program.”
Logan has been the runner up the last two
years in the contest.
“Winning best of show in the state at such a
young age demonstrates his potential for the
future,” Peterson said.
Logan’s inspiration comes from spending
time outdoors. As avid hunters, the Wimme fam-
ily spends a lot of time duck hunting. Logan’s
artistic ability has been crafted by friends of the
family who are artists.
Logan attends East Junior High in Wisconsin
Rapids, but created his entry from home.
The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest is
a dynamic educational program that uses both
conservation and design principles to teach
wetland habitat and waterfowl biology to stu-
dents in kindergarten through high school. The
program provides an opportunity for students
across the nation to artistically express their
knowledge of the diversity, interdependence
and beauty of wildlife.
Wisconsin students submitted their single
piece of artwork featuring one North American
waterfowl to the Necedah National Wildlife
Refuge on March 15. Artwork entries were
judged March 30 at the refuge on the basis of
original design, anatomical accuracy, artistic
composition and suitability for reproduction on
a 1-inch by 1.5-inch stamp.
During the contest, student entries were
judged in four classes according to grade level:
Kindergarten through grade three, fourth-grade
through sixth-grade, seventh-grade through
ninth-grade, and 10th-grade through 12th-grade.
Three first, three second and three third place
entries, along with 16 honorable mentions were
selected from each group. Logan will receive a
$100 prize for his Wisconsin best of show entry
from the Friends of Necedah National Wildlife
Refuge.
The first place art from the national contest
is used to create a National Junior Duck Stamp
each year. The Junior Duck Stamp is available
for $5 from the U.S. Postal Service and from
many National Wildlife Refuges. Proceeds from
the sale of the stamps support conservation edu-
cation and provide awards and scholarships for
participating students, teachers and schools.
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge has
served as the coordinating host site for
Wisconsin’s contest since 1994. The Wisconsin
Waterfowl Association has sponsored the con-
test since then as well, not only helping with
the contest, but also promoting and contribut-
ing awards and recognition to the winning
artists.
“We saw a lot of wonderful artwork,” said
Jay Jocham, a professional artist and judge for
the contest. “Each judge has a different back-
ground and point of view so the finalists are
always the finest pieces of art.
“The advice I would offer to students who
entered this year is to pay attention to detail,
be creative, and try to incorporate water and
water plants into your artwork,” Jocham said.
“And remember, the more you practice, the
better you will be.”
Winning entries have been reproduced and
will be shown in three traveling displays at over
20 locations in Wisconsin.
For a schedule of the traveling display loca-
tions, to host the display, and / or for information
Judges and partners from the Wisconsin Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program are pictured above: Mark Pfost, (from left) Private Lands Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Dick Roellig, Vice President of the Friends of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge; Ashly Steinke, field biologist with the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association; Diane Dahl, professional artist; Kelcy Boettcher, Director of Administrative Services, Wisconsin Waterfowl Association; Jay Jocham, professional artist; Daniel Peterson, Wisconsin Federal Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and Nancy Steinback, retired art teacher and volunteer at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. At right, Logan Wimme’s 2012 Best of Show winning entry features a pair of surf scoters. (CONTRIBUTED BY FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE)
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Long weekends present a perfect opportunity to celebrate good wine, good food and the good company of family and friends. What better way to create a beautiful evening than to host a fun
gathering with easy-to-share fare, delicious wine pair-ings and a great movie?
When it comes to movie night entertaining, Emmy award-winning chef and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis recommends serving sharable nibbles and setting the scene with inspired wine pairings.
Planning a get-together soon? Try one of these enter-taining-ready recipes, complete with Bella Sera® wine pairings, for further inspiration. For more movie night recipe ideas from Giada, and wine pairing tips, visit www.bellaserawine.com. Reprinted from “Giada At Home” by Giada De Laurentiis. Copy-
right 2010. Published by Clarkson Potter/Random House, Inc.
Set the Stage for Simple Entertaining
SPAGHETTI WITH PINOT GRIGIO AND SEAFOOD
SKEWERED GREEK SALAD
YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
APPLE ZEPPOLE WITH CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM
“I love Bella Sera’s Moscato - it’s slightly sweet and has a hint of peach. It’s great as is or with dessert.” - Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis
1 large apple, peeled and grated (about 1
1⁄2 cups)
1⁄4 cup sugar1 stick butter1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup water1 cup flour4 eggs1 cup whipping cream2 tablespoons confection-
ers’ sugar, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon cinnamonOlive oil for frying
» In medium saucepan, combine butter, salt, sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Take pan off heat and stir in flour. Return pan to medium heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer flour mixture to a medium
bowl. » Using an electric hand
mixer on low speed, add eggs, one at a time, incorpo-rating each egg completely before adding the next. Beat until smooth. Add grated apple and stir to combine. If not frying immediately, cover with plastic wrap and reserve in refrigerator.
» Combine whipping cream, 2 tablespoons con-fectioners’ sugar and cinna-mon in medium bowl. Whip until medium soft peaks form. Transfer whipping cream to serving dish.
» Meanwhile, pour enough oil into a large fry-ing pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F.
» Using a small ice-cream scooper or two small spoons, carefully drop about a rounded tablespoon of dough into hot olive oil. Turn zeppole once or twice, and cook until golden and
puffed up, about 4 minutes. Fry zeppole in batches so as not to overcrowd pan. Drain on paper towels.
» Transfer zeppole to a serving dish and sprinkle with powdered sugar using
a small sieve. Serve with cinnamon whipped cream alongside for dipping.
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. As seen on “Everyday
Italian” in episode “Apres Ski.”
Pair with Bella Sera Pinot Grigio
Skewers:24 grape or small cherry
tomatoes3 ounces firm feta
cheese (see Cook’s Note), cut into 12 (1/2-inch) cubes
12 pitted kalamata olives
1/2 small red onion, cut into 12 (1/2-inch) pieces
Vinaigrette:2 teaspoons fresh lemon
juice2 teaspoons red wine
vinegar4 teaspoons chopped
fresh oregano leaves2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground
black pepper
Special Equipment: 12,
6-inch bamboo or wooden skewers
» For skewers: Thread skewers starting with a tomato, then a cube of feta cheese, an olive, a piece of onion and finally, anoth-er tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients and skewers.
» For vinaigrette: In small bowl, mix together lemon juice, red wine vin-egar and half of the orega-no. Whisk in olive oil until mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
» Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Spoon vin-aigrette over skewers and sprinkle with remaining oregano.Cook’s Note: Buy feta packed
in water; it is moist and
easier to skewer and it won’t
crumble.
YIELD: 4
SERVINGS
“ B e l l a S e r a P i n o t Grigio is light-bodied, refreshing and has a hint of citrus - it’s the perfect complement to lighter recipes.” Celebrity Chef
» Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 min-utes. Drain.
» Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large, heavy skil-let over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and
cook for 3 minutes, until tender but not brown. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute. Add wine, shrimp and clams, and bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer until shrimp are pink and clams have opened, about 7 min-utes. Discard any clams that have not opened.
» Add spaghetti to skillet with seafood mixture. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine, then gently fold in arugula. Mound pasta on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Reprinted from “Everyday Pasta” by Giada De Laurentiis. Copyright
(c) 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter/Random House, Inc.
YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
May 2012 • Lake Country SNAPSHOTS 11
Delicious, No-Fuss DessertsA
re you hungry for a sweet treat but don’t have the time or energy to create something from scratch?
These no-fuss dessert recipes are sure to delight. Start with convenient ingredients, such as Sara Lee Pound Cake, and make a few easy enhancements. In no time, you can put together an Easy Trifle, Pound Cake S’Mores, or even a Classic Strawberry Shortcake. With a few extra minutes, you can create a delectable Banana Nut Pound Cake Pudding, or Grilled Pound Cake with Ice Cream, Pineapple and Chocolate Drizzle - perfect for
sharing any day of the week.All of these easy recipes can be made with Sara Lee
Pound Cake Slices, too. The pre-sliced and individually-wrapped slices are ideal for making perfectly-portioned desserts or snacks.
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POUND CAKE S’MORESPrep Time: 5 minutesServes: 2Two Sara Lee Pound Cake Slices, or 2 (1/2-inch) slices from 1 package of Sara Lee Pound Cake 1⁄4-cup mini chocolate chips 1⁄4-cup mini marshmallows 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
» Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
» Place each pound cake slice on the bottom of the baking pan.
» Top each slice with 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows.
» Bake for 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and lightly toasted.
» Top with peanuts, if desired.To cook in microwave:
» Thaw 2 pound cake slices according to package direc-tions and place each pound cake slice on a microwave-safe plate.
» Top each slice with 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows.
» Microwave on high for 15 to 20 seconds or until marsh-mallows and chocolate chips are slightly melted. Top with peanuts, if desired.
EASY TRIFLEPrep time: 10 minutesServes: 2Two Sara Lee Pound Cake Slices, or 2 (1/2-inch) slices from 1 package of Sara Lee Pound Cake1⁄2-cup Greek peach yogurt 1 cup light whipped topping, divided1⁄4-cup sliced fresh peaches 1⁄4-cup whole raspberries 1 tablespoon toasted almonds
» Thaw 2 pound cake slices according to package directions. Cut thawed pound cake into 1-inch cubes.» Mix yogurt with 1⁄2 cup light whipped topping, reserving remaining whipped topping for later.» Put two parfait glasses on a work surface. Layer 1⁄4 of the pound cake cubes into each glass. Top each with 1 tablespoon sliced fresh peaches and whole raspberries, and 1⁄4 yogurt mixture. Repeat layers, ending with yogurt.» Top with remaining light whipped topping and toasted almonds.Tip: You can make this recipe for more people, by scaling up the ingredients and presenting in a pretty glass bowl.
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14 Lake Country SNAPSHOTS • May 2012
New owners have big plans for shuttered theater
By Deb CleworthFor Lake Country Snapshots
ADAMS — A spark of an idea is growing into a blazing fire in downtown Adams.
As of Tuesday, the Adams Theatre, which has been closed since last spring, has new owners — the Adams Community Theatre group.
The theater, built in 1946, most recently operated as a video store. Its previous owners, Jesse and Rosemary Pittsley of Adams, have several other businesses in the community and decided it was time to let one go, said Carla Byrnes, Adams Community Theatre board president.
The Pittsleys approached the Sand County Players, a commu-nity theater group in the Adams area, about purchasing the build-ing, located at 157 S. Main St. The group decided it didn’t need the space, but the empty theater did get the attention of some mem-bers.
“We didn’t want to have an empty storefront on Main Street; we didn’t want to lose a significant building,” Byrnes said. “A lot of people have a lot of memories from the theater.”
A handful of people got the word out, and about 30 showed up for the first meeting of the Adams Community Theatre group — A.C.T. Ltd. The group offered $25,000 for the theater, which was accepted.
Fundraising exceeded expec-tations. With donations ranging from a few dollars to a $10,000 no-interest loan from an anonymous donor, the group raised more than $40,000.
The roof was recently replace, but otherwise, the building is in good shape, Byrnes added.
Byrnes envisions multiple uses for the facility, which includes a small stage.
“We could do dramatic read-ings,” Byrnes said. “We have musi-cians in town who want to perform there. Some of our (Sand County) players are interested in doing workshops for kids on Saturdays.”
The Adams Friendship School District also could use the space, said Sandy Pheiffer, gifted/talent-ed program coordinator for the district. The three schools located in the Adams-Friendship area are in constant use, including during after-school hours, Pheiffer said.
“We have no dedicated space for the performing arts,” Pheiffer said. “We’re currently in produc-tion for ‘Beauty and the Beast’; we have to compete for use of the stage with our gym, (which always is) booked for sports.”
The renovated space would benefit the community, as well. Byrnes said many residents col-lect classic films, and the building could be used as a venue to show the films.
“I will be showing some of my personal films that are in the pub-lic domain,” said Chuck Pheiffer, an Adams resident, referring to films that are not restricted by licensing. “Currently, we have the original (1946) projector that was put in the theater when it was new.
“We’re going to try and main-tain the ability to show film prints when we can.”
Byrnes said the Adams Friendship Education Foundation plans to build an auditorium onto the high school in the next few years.
“If we could be a stepping stone to that facility and offer a per-forming arts venue in downtown Adams ... that’s what we’re hoping for,” Byrnes said.
There has been some talk about revitalizing the downtown, Byrnes said.
“The City Council was thinking
of the theater as an anchor of the downtown project,” Byrnes said. “Needless to say, we were thrilled since initially, we were trying to prevent having another empty storefront on Main Street.”
The theater could draw other people to the area.
“It’s terrifically exciting, and we do hope it will bring a resurgence for Main Street,” Sandy Pheiffer said.
Chuck Pheiffer, Adams, poses in the Adams Theatre projection room dur-ing a tour of the building.
‘RAISE THE ROOF’ GRAND OPENING» Events take place at the Adams Communith Theater, 157 S. Main St., Adams» May 18: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. Blue Grass Jam (local musician perform bluegrass favorites and origi-nals)8 p.m. Hot’el Jam Band (featuring local musicians Mike Clark and John Serles)9:15 p.m. The Ravens (from Wisconsin Rapids)» May 19: Doors will be open throughout the day for viewing and bidding on silent auctionMatinee (Noon to 3 p.m.) A to-be-announced moive7:30 p.m. Blue Grass jam8 p.m. 9D Proof9:15 p.m. To be announced» May 20:Noon: Blue Grass JamSilent auction will end and items will be awarded
The Adams Theatre in downtown Adams will undergo some changes in the near future. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS)
FIND OUT MORE» The Adams Community Theater Ltd. — A.C.T. Ltd. — is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to acquire, renovate and preserve the Adams Theatre that was built in 1946» To donate, make checks pay-able to ACT, Ltd., P.O. Box 344, Friendship, WI 53934» For more information, call 608-339-0312 or 608-339-7795 or send an email to [email protected], or go to Facebook.com/AdamsCommunityTheatre
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I recently figured, that based on a past experience, I was really going to give
myself a physical and mental challenge in a simple, but interesting way.
Back in the mid ’90s, I paddled a canoe from Wisconsin Dells to Four Seasons Resort on Lake Wisconsin (now The Thirsty Moose). The distance is about 35 miles and on the experience back in the 1990s, I started at 5 a.m. and finished at 1 a.m. the next day. I became so physically exhausted, that I had a very difficult time completing the short five-mile drive back to Poynette.
There had been a stiff south wind blow-ing for two days that lasted until just a couple of hours before I began this morn-ings journey, had that headwind remained, my life would have been much more difficult. Instead, a solid wind from the northwest (tailwind) would be my friend as I started paddling a kayak paddle that I built back in 1986 and would use for the first time today.
In my master plan, I figured that I should be paddling by 4 a.m. and would reach The Thirsty Moose about 9 p.m. that same night. I kind of over-slept and launched my canoe at Rivers Edge Resort at 6 a.m. It was still dark and I was not in my canoe two minutes and I knew that I had a good friend and that was the solid tailwind.
I once owned a solo canoe (sin-gle person), which I purchased to canoe up the Mississippi River back in ’86, which is also why I built the earlier-mentioned paddle along with a dozen others. My original paddle, which I put thousands of miles on, went to the happy paddle grounds on a duck hunt last fall. These days, I paddle a tandem canoe (two person) and rig up a chair in the middle, which in this case is a very short stepping stool that I ride like a horse. If you learn anything from this week’s column remember the following. If you are paddling alone in a tandem canoe, sit in the middle, rig something up and you will use at least 20 percent less energy to get the same job done.
By the time that I had put three miles behind me, I knew that my challenge was not going to be the killer that it was back in the 1990s, so I said what the heck, I am going to challenge myself to not get out of the canoe until I put my lips on a cold bottle of Leinenkugel’s Red at The Thirsty Moose.
For anyone that is not familiar with the
stretch of the Wisconsin River from the Dells to Lake Wisconsin, it is incredible; thanks to public land and a flood plain this section of river just does not seem to change. I always find this excerpt from Father Marquette’s writings of 1673 as he paddled through this area to be incredibly interesting. On the banks one sees fertile land, diversified with woods, prairies and hills. We saw there many deer and a large number of buffalo!
I did not see a buffalo and what I have always found to be amazing is that due to the shallow water above Portage there are very few people on this section of river, especially on a weekday.
For much of the day, except the sections where I was paddling west (into the wind),
I just pretty much enjoyed the ride which is always chalk full of wildlife, every hen duck has a drake within inches of her, it seems that I am always seeing fish and once I came with a few feet of a mink.
Considering what I was doing my day could not have been more casual and I actually had to be on the lookout for strain-ers, which are deadfalls still attached to the shoreline. If a person gets submerged in a strainer and the current pulls you into the under water branches, it could lead to an abundance of water in the lungs.
Once upon a time back in the “old days” a good buddy of mine and myself flipped a canoe, in the dark, on Lake Wisconsin and it was 13-degrees out at the end of this same journey. We had a hell of a time getting back in the canoe (mild understate-ment) both of us caught some serious
hypothermia and these days my old buddy “Jeff Moll” and I laugh about an experi-ence that should have killed both of us.
At 4:22 p.m., my canoe touched the shores of the Thirsty Moose. In this case, I was punch drunk from a big day and had a hard time walking for the first minute or so. I met my buddy Jeff Rouse, we had a victory beer and then we headed to the Rouse’s (Peppermint Patti) house for a healthy chunk of red meat and a couple more beers!
Thank God for tail winds, flood plains and public land! Sunset.
Much of the shoreline along the Wisconsin River is the same as it was when Father Marquette made his journey in 1673. Left: Strainers can be hazordous when paddling a canoe. (CONTRIBUTED BY MARK WALTERS)
May 2012 • Lake Country SNAPSHOTS 17
Timber!
I was ready to cut down a dead tree with my new chain saw.
More experienced than me, stepson Kevin was on hand to be, as he put it, my expert adviser.
He fed me his know-it-all grin. “Angle your notch away from the house.”
Admittedly, the tree was tall enough to hit the back side of our house, but I hated hearing this hot-shot tell-ing me so.
I yanked the pull-rope. The saw wouldn’t start. Mister Expert snickered, “Did you press the bulb to
prime it?”I thought, “Smart aleck!” Turned so he couldn’t
see me, I sneaked in some pushes on the bulb. It still wouldn’t start.
Kevin crowed, “You forget to set the choke!” He pointed at the small lever near the trigger. “Pull that out and try again!”
Rooarrr!! It was off and running!Grudgingly obeying Kevin, I began cutting as he’d told
me to. Kerrrack!! As the tree toppled, the stupid thing suddenly took an odd twist like they sometimes do and aimed itself at the house. Horrified, I reached out a free hand to grab it.
Seeing me trying to one-handedly stop a ton of tree from falling, Kevin yelled, “Get back!”
It tore off a downspout and missed crunching our lower deck by inches. I needn’t mention the snotty remarks I heard the rest of the day from wife Ruthie and her son The Expert.
Later that year, she and I were eyeing the huge oak out front. No longer home-owner friendly, its roots were attacking our septic tank and one huge branch stretched over the roof. It had to come down.
I swept out my arm. “Sweetie, I could take my chain saw and …” I was talking to thin air. With visions dancing in her head about that huge branch crashing through our roof, Ruthie already was inside and calling a tree service.
After the tree guys dropped the oak, I settled for get-ting tons of practice with my boy-toy by cutting off the branches.
It was only this last summer when Ruthie and I were checking some large branches reaching ominously toward our back upper deck.
I said, “Sweetie, with the chain-sawing smarts I’ve gained, I could get up there and …”
“Gilbert, no way!”She panics whenever I use the “c-saw” word. Once
again I was relegated to sawing branches after the tree
guys had taken them down. I haven’t given up. Some day she’ll be shopping in
Waupaca or some other far-off place. Then I, Chain Saw Master, will be ready!
See, there’s this tall dead monster on our slope leading down to the lake. And yeah, it does kind of point toward our boat shed. Not to worry! I can saw the notch just so to make sure the tree drops, instead, over beyond the … ! Well, you get the picture, right?
Gib Check lives north of Adams-Friendship
Chain saw skills could be put to the test again ...
Gib Check, in his yard north of Adams-Friendship. (CONTRIBUTED
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FAMILY FEATURES — For pet owners, warm weath-er brings the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry loved ones. But it also brings the risk of flea and tick infestation.
Veterinarians across the country are expecting an abundance of fleas and ticks this year, due in part to warmer winter temperatures in some areas of the nation.
“Fleas and ticks are more than simple nuisances for your pets,” said Laura Petree, DVM, Manager of Technical Services for Central Garden and Pet Company. “They can cause your pet discomfort, and in the case of ticks, put your pets and your family at risk for a variety of diseases.”
Dr. Petree says that flea eggs can account for 50 percent of a domestic flea infestation. One adult female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day. If your pet has 10 fleas, your problem suddenly multiplies to 15,000 fleas in a month.
“In order to effectively protect your dog or cat from fleas and ticks, you need to address any initial infestation problem, then keep the problem from coming back,” she said.
Prevention is the best course of action. Making your yard unfriendly to pests is a good place to start.
Preventive maintenance should be a regular part of your pet care routine. Whenever you groom your dog or cat, check for fleas and ticks. Signs of fleas include redness and scratching, as well as what’s known as flea dirt - black flea droppings left on your pet’s coat. Ticks are most commonly found around the neck, in the ears, in the folds between the legs and body, and in between the toes. Cats may also have them around the neck and face.
» Ticks are not insects. They are actually arachnids and are closely related to mites, spiders and scorpi-ons.
» Ticks don’t burrow under the skin. In order to feed, they actually bite.
» Only adult female ticks feed off the blood of their host.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS — An on-site whirlpool spa, cosmetology services, an exercise room, library and cable televi-sion might sound like a vacation resort.
Those are just a few of the amenities available at The Renaissance Assisted Living community in Wisconsin Rapids. The assisted-living center is one of five in Wisconsin operated by the Rennes Group. There also are six Rennes Health and Rehab Centers in the state.
The Renaissance is at 1500 Pepper Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, and is surrounded, in part, by nature. The center opened with 57 apartments in October 2000. There currently are 79 apartments.
“We’re usually almost always full, I would say,” said Linda Weinzinger, admin-istrator and a registered nurse. “We have residents in age from 72 to 104, and everywhere in-between.
“We actually have 12 different floor
plans in our building,” Weinzinger said. “Each one is just a different style.”
The idea behind the center is worry-free living.
“We take care of everything,” Weinzinger said.
It’s not a nursing home — residents are free to come and go as they like.
“We’re not in the room, ‘saying it’s 6 a.m. you have get up and eat breakfast,’” Weinzinger said. “They can do anything they want.
“I think it’s nice, because they can be as private and independent as they want, but if they need assistance, a nurse is here 24 hours a day,” Weinzinger said.
Bill Ziel, 76, and his wife, Ann, 73, moved from Reedsburg to the center in July.
“My wife has Alzheimer’s disease, and it started to get worse, and it became more difficult for me,” Ziel said.
The center allows Ziel to have support for his wife.
“(Residents) can move in as a couple; maybe one needs a lot more assistance
and one can be coming and going,” Weinzinger said. “We’re there for the spouse, and they can spend quality time together, so it is a good situation for them.”
Fresh towels and sheets are provided,
and personal laundry can be done by the residents or by the staff for a fee. There’s even a valet service, Weinzinger said.
“If they do drive, we take their car, we’ll warm it up, brush the snow off, it that needs to be done, and drive it up to
Renaissance Assisted Living, Wisconsin Rapids, offers a variety of amenities to residents. (DEB CLEWORTH/LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS)
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the front so it’s ready to go. And when they are done, we’ll park it,” she said.
Transportation to medical appointments is provided twice a week. Because four nurses are on staff, medication management also provided, allowing residents — and their families — peace of mind.
“I think one real unique thing about our facility is our nursing staff,” Weinzinger said. “So there usually is a nurse in the building for 16 hours, which is very unique to the area, and then there are trained, experienced caregivers, 24 hours a day in the building.”
It’s a good fit for the Ziels.“I looked around several places,” Ziel said. “This place, for a
variety of reasons, really seemed to fit what I was looking for in a place. I think I’ve been more than pleasantly surprised with what I have here, much better than what I expected, actually, and I had high expectations.”
Ziel said happy staff members — many who have been there since the start — make for happy residents.
“Every one you talk to, and I mean, everyone without exception — I’ve never heard anyone say they don’t like it here. I really can’t say anything bad about this place.”
That’s what it’s all about, Weinzinger said.“I tell my staff we will do anything for these residents,” she said.
For more information about The Renaissance in Wisconsin Rapids, call 715-424-6500, or go to www.rennesgroup.com and click on the Wisconsin Rapids location.
Residents enjoy lunch in the spacious and pleasant dining room at Renaissance Assisted Living, Wisconsin Rapids. (DEB CLEWORTH/LAKE COUNTRY SNAPSHOTS)
Make the right choice when looking for an Assisted Living.
The Renaissance provides for all of your needs in a home-like
environment with dedicated, friendly caregivers.
We have apartments currently available and youare always welcome to tour our facility. Please
contact us for more information!
You will experience:
• 24 Hour Trained Caregiver Staff
• Full Time RNs On Staff
• No Lease Required
• Community Outings and Activities
• Full Time Activity Director
• Walking Paths
• Small Pets Allowed
• Three Home Cooked Meals Available
• All Utilities (including Expanded Cable)
Included
...Just to name a few!
Call about our Spring Specials:Linda Weinzinger, RN • Administrator • (715) 424-6500
The Homestead Golf Course offers a player-friendly par 34 course, which is fun for players of all levels.
Having played the course in the past, I also enjoyed having a beverage and burger in the bar following the round. One thing I did not pay much attention to is that there is much more at Homestead than just golf, beverages and burgers.
On my recent trip, I entered the old barn next to the silos and found the bar packed with folks enjoying the end of the week. I caught the eye of the server at the bar, and while ordering a couple of beverages asked for a menu. I was informed I could sit at any table or go upstairs. The tables near the bar were filled with people enjoying food, friends and conversation. So, I headed up the stairs and found a very well prepared dining area. A dis-tance from the louder bar area, conversation was easy.
The servers and cooks were very friendly and informative. The menu offers some of my favorites. I have a weakness for a nicely pre-pared hamburger and a side of sweet potato fries. Homestead offers burgers with your choice of toppings. Homemade pizzas are made with your choice of toppings. Prime rib, broasted chicken and French dip are some of the other specials. It is recommended to ask the servers and cooks what else they might have available any given day. Ask about the homemade soups, which can be purchased to take home in larger quantities.
Wednesday night’s special is broasted chick-en with a choice of potato. Thursdays feature Italian specials. Friday fish fry features wall-eye or cod, baked or broiled.
Good golf, good food at Homestead
HOMESTEAD» 3372 Highway 13 N, two miles west of Wisconsin Rapids» Homestead Supper Club has rooms for weddings, meetings and private parties.» Homestead also has a nine-hole, par 34 golf course.» Hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturdays. For more information, call 715-423- 7577.www.homesteadrapids.com.
Broasted chicken from the Homestead Supper Club waits to be plated for a customer Right: Haas puts batter on chicken, which will be broasted
Monica Haas from the Homestead Supper Club waits on patrons in the restaurant. (PHOTOS BY CASEY LAKE/LAKE COUNTRY
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The weather is warming up, so it’s time to open up the windows and do some spring cleaning. As you scrub and organize, don’t leave out your money.
Tidying up your finances can help reduce stress, too. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
» Throw away old paperwork. Shred ATM receipts and bank deposit receipts once the transaction appears on your bank statement. Utility statements don’t need to be kept once they are have been paid. Shred credit card statements once the balance has been paid, as well. This helps protect you against identity theft as well as clutter.
» Sort out your credit cards. Cut up and can-cel cards that you haven’t used in six months or more, especially if they carry an annual fee or have a higher interest rate than your other cards. You’ll have more space in your wallet and fewer bills to worry about. Using less plas-tic may also help to improve your credit score. If you’re trying to eliminate debt as well, try to stick with just one or two credit cards or debit card.
» Check beneficiaries. Look back at insur-ance and retirement account policies to make sure your beneficiaries are current. If your marital status recently changed or you experienced the loss of a spouse or child, it is especially important to update your beneficiary information. Make sure the money will go where you want it to go if it gets distributed today, not where you wanted it to go when you first signed the policy.
Speak to your local banker if you have questions about your money or want more tools and ideas for organiz-ing your finances.
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Berry red-violet, soft blue-green, and grays, grays, grays
— the top trend hues of 2012 evoke 1980s shades — colors cooler, more roman-tic and more nostal-gic than we’ve seen in awhile.
Of course, that doesn’t mean you won’t see a strong shot of pumpkin orange or the cheerful greens that have lent fresh snap to earthy tones in recent years. In fact, it’s those fearless combi-nations that distinguish today’s palette from any in prior years.
The most brilliant aspect of all? In today’s economy, consumers want safe choices, and every romantic, brave hue here brings today’s grays, taupes and other neutrals to life.
We encourage customers to consider painting as part of their room redo. It allows them to embark on their own color adventure. Colors that are analo-gous (adjacent on the color wheel) are a dominant trend.
» Reds bring warmth and cheer. Red, the color of fire and the earth’s
molten core, stirs passion and conveys excitement. Softened with white, beige and other pale hues, it conveys tender-ness and innocent comfort; cooled with blues into red-violet it conveys mystery; brightened with yellow it conveys a sociable spirit. This saturated palette includes fuchsias, red-oranges, violets and delicate pinks.
Thanks to the popularity of cinnabar, the red-orange of Chinese lacquered finishes and all things China, red has renewed dominance. But the old taboos about mixing reds with oranges and purples don’t apply. These colors are analogous and adjacent to true red, and look great with it.
» Blues help soothe and calm. This soothing palette includes the
classic, relaxed blues of denim and the blue-greens of rivers, lakes and seas. World events inspire color trends, and as we seek economic blue skies, we’re rediscovering the rugged blue denim of the American worker. We also instinc-tively crave natural elements, and news
of the growing scarcity of fresh, clean water is
reflected in the line of watery blue-greens.
» Greens are strong and healthy.
Moving beyond the clear, simple yellow-
greens of the past, this palette focuses
on greens that are lush, moody and com-
plex. We’re serious about going green, and our green pal-
ette honors our desire for a sustainable lifestyle.
» Neutrals provide balance. Subtle, tonal variations are natural,
evoking analogous colors found in nature. Gold tones embody the sun and soft metallics, warming up this under-stated yet refined palette. Steely grays have given way to our neutral palette of warmer gray and natural tones that cre-ate a balanced look.
Sophisticated neutrals, especially the light and mid-range hues, may be sought after as consumers seek investment pieces that can help visually enlarge today’s living environments. Urbanistas tend to kick up the color a notch or two with spicier tones.
For consumers who welcome color into their decor, ruddy hues and persim-mon. Earthy tones add warmth and sta-bility, so they’ll be important in the 2012 palette.
» Jewel tones Boyz-n-berry is a jewel tone with more
energy than purple but more mystery than red. Forecasting experts at Color Marketing Group say its potential lies in the “spectacular combinations” that can be made when used with other col-ors. For example, to capitalize on the “Twilight” craze, pair black with Boyz-n-berry for an effect that is warm and darkly evocative.
Create focusWhen painting a focal point wall with
these dark colors, choose semi-gloss or gloss to give the hues some light-reflect-ing life. Boyz-n-berry also works with white, throws and accent pillows. It’s sophisticated with pearl gray; think of
city streets in rounded gray cobblestone. Any yellow-green complements red-
violet, so try it with chartreuse or olive as well as lime. To turn Boyz-n-berry from urban nightlife to country after-noons and paths lined with a bounty of wild berries, place it in a palette with deep greens and loamy browns plus a surprising flint of orange and black as in monarch butterflies. The look is a bit
wild, a bit regal, and always romantic. So, there you have it! An inside look at
2012’s trends. ome and explore with us, we’d love to help you create a new and exciting look.
From yard work and pest control to cleaning and taking care of home sys-
tems, there’s a lot that goes into maintaining a house. Everything Home offers practical tips and expert know-how to help anyone take good care of their home.
A beautiful landscape doesn’t happen on its own. You can help your lawn, trees and shrubs get off to a healthy growing season.
“Trees and shrubs add tremendous appeal to our urban home environments, but to thrive, particularly out of their natural world, they require regular care with added nutrients and protection against invasive pests,” said Ben Hamza, director of technical opera-tions at TruGreen.
Here are some lawn and landscape tips to help you take care of your yard this spring.
» Clean up: New spring growth can be hampered if it’s covered with debris. Clean out dead leaves, branches, trash or anything else that could impair your lawn’s growth.
» Prune properly: Corrective pruning of your trees and shrubs can make them not only look better, but help them grow better, too.
» Don’t top-shear over-
grown shrubs or trees — thin them out to preserve their shape.
» Spring-blooming plants such as azaleas, rhododen-drons, forsythia and lilacs should be pruned only after they flower.
» Put the right plants in the right place: When you’re ready to plant new plants, make sure you put them where they’ll thrive.
» Be sure you know the light requirements for a new plant.
» Fences or other struc-tures can restrict air flow, which can interfere with growth.
» Make sure you have the right type of grass for your lawn. Wherever grass has a hard time growing, plant shady ground covers instead.
» If you’re considering sod, make sure the tem-perature is warm enough for grass growth. Firmly pack sod into the soil and water as needed to encourage deep root growth.
» Nourish the roots: Spring lawn, tree and shrub roots seek nourishment after the dormancy of winter.
» Make sure your early spring fertilizer has less nitrogen and more phospho-rus to promote strong roots. Consider a professional company, such as TruGreen, which will design a cus-tom plan to give your yard
exactly what it needs.
» Be sure to keep fertilizer on target to pre-vent run-off, and sweep fertilizer granules that can reach pave-ment back onto your lawn.
» Get ready to water: Give your lawn a slow, steady watering about once a week, but adjust depending upon rainfall, grass and soil type in your area.
» Follow the owner’s operat-ing manual to take an auto-mated sprinkler system out of hibernation. Ensure sprinkler heads and related water lines work properly.
» Make sure the irriga-tion system covers your landscape efficiently. For example, you can place a 1-inch deep, empty food can in the middle of the lawn area to measure the depth of water collected after each watering cycle to ensure uniformity.
» Mulch the right way: Mulch can keep soil in place, reduce weeds and retain moisture. But you need to make sure you’re doing it right.
» When the soil has warmed up, apply 3 inches of organic mulch to the base of shrubs and trees to help conserve soil moisture and reduce weed pressure. But be mindful not to cover the flare of the tree base in mulch “volcanoes,” which can lead to rot.
» When your lawn is actively growing, return grass clippings back to the soil for added lawn nutrients and consider using com-posted materials to nourish plants.
For more tips, go to www.TruGreen.com.
Spring lawn and landscape tips
Debbie Lux, right, and Rona Keilin, prepare to plant bulbs at the Medford Leas’ arboretum in Medford, N.J. (GANNETT NEWS SERVICE,)
1. Stop in and take a store tour.2. Select 2 styles that fit your lifestyle and comfort level.3. Select 2 fabrics that show your preferred look and color.4. Determine a comfortable budget.5. Schedule an In-HomeAppointment.
