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AREA TEACHERS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AMIDST THE PANDEMIC
Your Name: Julie Wodarz School Name: Saint Clement School Mascot: The Cagers Grade Level You Teach: Kindergarten
YF: What has been the most challenging obstacle you have faced with virtual teaching? Julie: My most challenging obstacle is the unknown. Each day you wonder who in your class will be quarantined and how to give the Kinder the best education at home.
YF: Do you have a funny story about a virtual blooper? Julie: While zooming with one of my student’s, a little brother or sister was running around naked behind the Kinder. YF: What is your favorite aspect of in-person learning? Julie: My favorite part of in-person learning is seeing my Kinders’ smiles each day. They want to be here with me in school.
YF: What is your favorite aspect of virtual learning? Julie: My favorite part of virtual learning is the amazement of all the resources and materials out there to help teachers. Teachers are wanting to help each other to be successful.
YF: Do you have one tip to share with parents? Julie: Be kind to yourself. You are a hero in my eyes. We couldn’t do this without all their help.
YF: What is your favorite event of the entire school year? Julie: My favorite event was that our school was able to have a safely distanced Veteran’s Day Parade for our local Vets. We stood out on the side walk cheering them on as they passed us on the street.
Your Name: Katie Audetat School Name: Cuba City Elementary School School Mascot: Cubans Grade Level You Teach: K-5 General Music YF: What has been the most challenging obstacle you have faced with virtual teaching? Katie: Something that has been challenging is keeping the kids 6 feet apart and not being able to share instruments in the classroom. I have had to have each student have their own instrument or item when I am passing things out. A lot of my lessons would consist of students playing the beat on an instrument and then passing it onto the next student. My lessons also consist of movement and we still do that, but instead of moving around the room, the students stay by their spots to respond to the music. I have also had to alter singing games that are usually done in a circle. I’ve made it work, but it can be challenging! Thankfully, my room is big enough where I am still able to sing with my students since we can social distance.
YF: Do you have a funny story about a virtual
blooper? Katie: In March when I would Zoom into classrooms, my dogs Brahms and Luna would always make an appearance. Usually they would get riled up because they would hear people talking on the computer. Since they hadn’t seen other people for a while with the shutdown, they would start to play and sometimes growl loudly and playfully. They would then jump on the couch and be distracting to the students, but the students always liked seeing them!
YF: What is your favorite aspect of in-person learning? Katie: Our district hired interns for grades 2-5 this year so we could have an extra section to help with social distancing. I have been enjoying the smaller class sizes. I have between 10-15 students in my classroom at one time. On average in past years the class sizes have been around 20 students! It has been nice building relationships with students in the smaller class size setting.
YF: What is your favorite aspect of virtual learning? Katie: I really enjoy the programs we use for virtual learning. For Kindergarten and First Grade we use SeeSaw and 2nd-12th grade we use Schoology. We used them last Spring, so the students are used to using the programs so if we ever need to go virtual or if students need to go virtual, they have learned how to use these programs. It’s user friendly and it’s neat the lessons I can set up on there, virtually.
YF: Do you have one tip to share with parents? Katie: Our parents have been super awesome, supportive, and understanding during these times of COVID, so I would just say keep doing what you are doing to support your child and don’t be afraid to reach out to the teacher with any questions you have!
YF: What is your favorite event of the entire school year? Katie: My favorite event usually is when I have my Spring Concert in May with my students. I work hard with them to rehearse and pick out music I think they and the audience will like while also learning musical concepts along the way. I cannot wait to have concerts again!
Your Name: Karyssa Prohaska School Name: Iowa Grant School District School Mascot: Panthers Grade Level You Teach: 5th Grade Social Studies YF: What has been the most challenging obstacle you have faced with virtual teaching? Karyssa: Technology issues is the biggest obstacle for me. Internet is spotty or goes out, I cannot physically try to help students fix their technology. It is also challenging to come up with effective ways to teach and give the same outcome as they would get in person.
YF: Do you have a funny story about a virtual blooper? Karyssa: I was in the middle of teaching virtually from home and a student goes, “What is that weird sound?” It was my dog laying on the other side of my computer, snoring!
YF: What is your favorite aspect of in-person learning? Karyssa: The students! I like being able to interact with them, help them, joke with them, and just see those lightbulb moments.
YF: What is your favorite aspect of virtual learning? Karyssa: I like that the students do not have to wear their masks so I can see their smiles.
YF: Do you have one tip to share with parents?
Karyssa: Practice patience, grace, and forgives. This is new to your student, teachers, and you. We will get through this together. Also, check your student’s grade. Just because they say it is turned in does not mean it is :). YF: What is your favorite event of the entire school year? Karyssa: In a normal year, my favorite is the end of the year ropes course trip. Its fun to see kids push their abilities, encourage each other and just have fun together.
Your Name: Megan Cooley School Name: Lancaster High School School Mascot: Flying Arrows Grade Level You Teach: High School Special Education YF: What has been the most challenging obstacle you have faced with virtual teaching? Megan: The most challenging thing about virtual teaching is not being able to read student’s facial expressions and body language when they need help. A lot of my job is to read what students need without them asking.
YF: Do you have a funny story about a virtual blooper? Megan: Last month, my boss asked us to record ourselves singing a holiday song for a fun activity in place of our usual Christmas party. I chose to sing Silent Night, but to make it funny I kept my mute on the whole time!
YF: What is your favorite aspect of in-person learning? Megan: There is nothing better than working together to accomplish a goal. Often, the greatest learning happens in the interactions between activities, when the students teach each other.
YF: What is your favorite aspect of virtual learning? Megan: I haven’t done much virtual learning/ teaching, but I don’t mind keeping my comfy slippers on under my desk! In all seriousness, I love that we have the technology to connect, share, and learn even from our homes.
YF: Do you have one tip to share with parents? Megan: Stay in constant communication with your child’s teachers. You are not bothering us to check in.
YF: What is your favorite event of the entire school year? Megan: My favorite event is usually the Veteran’s Day program, when the whole community gathers to celebrate local heroes with songs, stories, and applause. It’s so neat to see kids of all ages proudly introducing their loved ones. This year it was a little different, but we still had the opportunity to honor our veterans with a parade.
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Your Name: Amanda Doyle School Name: Platteville Middle School School Mascot: Henry Hillmen! Grade level you teach: 7th Grade Reading and Language
catch-up with one another! One day, I saw a bird caught in some netting attached to my house, so I decided that I would have my class watch me attempt to free the bird from the Zoom meeting! I am terrified of birds, so what I hoped would be a heroic freeing of the bird turned into myself shrieking as I tried to free the bird from as far away as possible (while wearing a very large hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants for protection). I did end up freeing the bird, though!
YF: What has been the most challenging obstacle you have faced with virtual teaching? Amanda: I would have to say all of the “behindthe-scenes” work. It takes a lot of time to ensure that you are giving the students the correct virtual or in-person document, as well as spending hours making virtual copies of an assignment that is usually in-person, and vice-versa. It has given me the chance to improve on my organizational skills as well as time management so that I can be sure I am providing my students with the materials that they need!
YF: Do you have a funny story about a virtual blooper? Amanda: This wasn’t necessarily a blooper, but more so a funny opportunity that arose. In the spring when we were first shut down, due to COVID-19 I would have Zoom meetings with some of my classes for non-academic purposes. We would socialize, do show-and-tell (usually featuring our pets!), and 322 N. Level St., Dodgeville, WI; (608) 930-7757; Pastor Wayne Kennedy; wayne.moc@gmail.com; Facebook Abundant Life Christian Center or Localprayers.com Sun. Cafe' 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Bible study Tues., 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Beginning Point Church
148 3rd Ave, Benton, WI 53803; (608) 759-2001 Pastor Richard Gault website: www.beginningpointchurch.com email: office.beginningpoint@gmail.com Children's Church 10:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Adult Bible Study/Youth Events 6:30 p.m.
Belmont United Methodist Church
101 E State St., Belmont, WI 53510; Pastor Clark Grosvenor; Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Tues; Men's Prayer Breakfast, 6:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Benton United Methodist Church
172 West Main St., Benton, WI; (608) 759-5551; Pastor Ed Santiago; pastoredsantiago@gmail.com; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Sun. School during Worship; Wed. Youth Group 6 p.m. September-May.
Calvary Baptist Church
Corner of Hwy. 80 N. & Golfview Dr. Platteville, WI; (608) 348-9970; www.cbcplatteville.com; Sun. 9:45 a.m.; Sun. School all ages, 10:45 a.m. including Children’s Church & Nursery; Wed. 6:30 p.m. King’s Kids Program; Wed. 7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study.
Calvary Community Church
9175 Old Potosi Road (608)723-4383, Lancaster, WI 53813 Pastor Dave Arevalo ccclancaster@yahoo.com Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services 10:30a.m. Bible Study Sundays at 6 pm. Follow us on Facebook.
and say that one of my favorite parts of middle school was rotating students each hour and seeing new faces all day. I was beyond nervous to have the same group of students for the entire day, but I have loved getting to know these kids on a different level than other years, and I genuinely enjoy the environment that our class has created! I like to have a lot of fun and use humor whenever possible, so I love that the students in my homeroom are at a point where they understand appropriate times to do this, and they also like to dish the playfulness/sarcasm back to me. It’s a blast, and I love my homeroom! I do miss the opportunity to get to know the other kids as well as my homeroom, but I understand and support our policies to protect ourselves and stay healthy, so I am making the most out of the time I have with my group!
YF: What is your favorite aspect of virtual learning? Amanda: I have two things that are tied as my favorite part of virtual learning. The first one is that I feel that my own skills and knowledge of online sources have expanded immensely. Since some students aren’t in-person at all, I have to find an online version of whatever text or activity we are working on, and it needs to be as substantial as any instruction that they would receive in-person. My other favorite
Dodgeville United Methodist Church
327 N. Iowa St., Dodgeville, WI, (608) 935-5451, Rev. Jim Droste; www.dodgevilleumc.org; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Wed. Feeding Friends Community Meal 5 p.m.
Faith Fellowship Church
412 W. Spring St., Dodgeville, WI, (608) 935-2655, Pastor Alex Ruggieri www.dodgevilleffc.com; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
120 S. Jefferson, Cuba City, WI; (608) 744-8420; www.faithlutherancc.org; Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship First Sat. of month 5 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church AFLC
Community Evangelical Free Church
300 Pioneer Rd. East, Platteville, WI; (608) 348-7330; Pastor Larry Lloyd cefcplatteville.org; office@cefcplatteville.org; Adult Sun. School 9:00 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:00 a.m.
Community of Christ
325 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, WI; (608) 723-4682; Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m.
Cowboy Country Church
1200 Betty Ln, Mineral Point, WI; (608) 987-2777; Pastor Stephen Troester; www.graceisagift.com; Non-Denominational Worship: Sun. 10 a.m. & Tues. 7 p.m.; Sun. School 8:45 a.m., Adults & Children.
Crossroads Ministries
130 W. Dewey St., Platteville, WI; (608) 732-4377; www.crossroads-ministries.org; crossroads.ministering@gmail.com; Pastor Brian Chapman; Sat. Gathering 10:00 a.m.; Midweek Home Bible Studies. See webpage or call for locations.
Cuba City United Methodist Church
401 S. Main St., Cuba City, WI; (608) 744-2538; cubacityumc.org; Pastor Jessica Graham; Sun. Worship: Sept.-May 10 a.m., June-Aug. 9 a.m. Middle & High School Youth Groups Wed.; Sept.-May 6:30-8:00p.m.
Darlington & Fayette United Methodist Church
546 Park Pl., Darlington, WI; (608) 776-4114; Rev. Angie Utter darlingtonumc@gmail.com website: darlingtonumc.org On line worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Davies Memorial UCC
134 N. Main St., Potosi, WI; (608) 763-2165; Pastor Karsten Snitker; Sunday 10:15 via zoom.
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Lutheran Church of Peace
Family In Faith Church
1096 Lincoln Ave., P.O. Box 125, Fennimore, WI 53809; (608) 553-7825 300 Maiden St., Mineral Point, WI, Pastor Renee Thomas; Email: familyinfaith18@gmail.com (608) 987-2025; mpucchrist@gmail.com; Sun. Worship 8am, Faith Finders 9:15am, Wed., Adult Faith Finders 6:30pm Sun. Worship/Sun. School 10:15 a.m.
Fennimore/Stitzer United Methodist Church
1450 2nd St., Fennimore, WI; (608) 822-6797; Rev. Wm. “Bud” Budzinski; Pastor Yang www.fennimoreumc.org; Sun. Worship: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Christian Education 9:20-10:20 a.m Stitzer: 11542 Kluckhohn St.; Sunday Worship time 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.
First Baptist Church
First Congregational United Church of Christ
340 E. Mineral St., Platteville, WI; (608) 348-6062; plattevillechurch@yahoo.com; Sun. Bible Study 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:45 a.m.
literature unit (previously titled the “hot topic” unit) in reading each year! We read books about modern-day social issues and it leads to awesome conversations and connections to our own lives (since I am a reading teacher, this counts as an “event,” right?) Otherwise, my favorite schoolwide event would be the Penny Wars that student counsel hosts! There’s nothing like some healthy competition for a good cause!
Mineral Point Congregational United Church of Christ
132 S. Tyler St., Lancaster, WI; (608) 349-6776; Sun. Worship 7:45 a.m.
Centenary United Methodist Church
Church of Christ
YF: What is your favorite event of the entire school year? Amanda: I look forward to our contemporary
Faith Lutheran Church (WELS)
15691 Cty. Rd. K, Darlington, WI; (608) 776-3566; Pastor Nick McElrath; www.fbcdarlington.com; Sun. School all ages 9 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.
226 W. Church St., Shullsburg, WI; Pastor, Stanton Bockwoldt; (608) 965-3455; centenaryumcoffice@yahoo.com; Sat., 7 p.m. Lay Led Service; Sun., 9 a.m., Traditional Service; Sun., 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Service; Wed 6 p.m. Contemporary Service.
this year with a growth mindset. This is a very, very strange year, and everyone involved in education, whether it be the student, their family, or staff, have adopted a different way of approaching education. I have been very fortunate with the families I work with because they are willing to reach out to me when there is confusion, technical issues, and other reasons similar to those. We are all learning what practices are best for virtual and in-person learning, and I appreciate when parents make time in their busy lives to ask questions and learn about the different resources, assignments, and structures that we have been working with this year in order to support their student.
1345 N. Water St., Platteville, WI; (608) 348-3166; admin@lutheranchurchofpeace.org; Sat. Worship Service 6 p.m.; Sun. Service 9 a.m.
400 Ridge St., Mineral Point, WI; (608) 987-4543; Rev. Cal Schaver; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Sun. School 9:15 a.m.
Castle Rock Lutheran Church 14677 Church Rd., Fennimore; Sunday Worship, 8:30 a.m. All are welcome! Like us on Facebook.
YF: Do you have one tip to share with parents? Amanda: My tip for parents would be to approach
80 Market St., Platteville, WI; (608) 348-6578; uccplatt.org; Pastor Zayna Thompson; Sun. 10:45 a.m.
Montfort/Cobb United Methodist Church
302 E. Main St., Montfort, WI; (608) 943-6606; Pastor TyLacey Hines; Sun. 9:30 a.m. Service in Montfort; 8 a.m. Service in Cobb; “Souled Out” Youth Group: Wed. at 7 p.m.
New Life Church
210 S. Iowa St., Dodgeville, WI; (608) 935-1470; pastorchappell@newlife-upc.org; Pastor Simon Chappell; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m.
Platteville Free Methodist Church
350 E. Furnace St., Platteville, WI; (608) 348-4800; www.plattevillefreemethodist.org Pastor Jeff Suits; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Family Night for Children Youth & Adults; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Platteville United Methodist Church
Rolling Hills Church
75 N. Bonson St., Platteville City Hall Auditorium, Platteville, WI; (608) 348-4279; rollinghillschurch.com Pastor Matt Wunderlin; Sun. 10 a.m.
St. Mary's
130 W. Cedar St., Platteville, WI; (608)496-1058; toll free 888-711-4960 info@saintmaryplatteville.com; Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.Sat. Latin 8 a.m. & English 4 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. & noon Hispanic.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (WELS)
200 Broadway St., Platteville, WI; www.stpaulsplatteville.org; (608) 349-6776, Pastor Joel Kluender, Sat. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; Sun. Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School Bible Class 10:30 a.m.
St. Peter Lutheran Church
1075 Adams St., Fennimore, WI; (608) 822-6513; Pastor Kristi Ursin; stpeterfennimore@tds.net; Sat. Eve Worship 5 p.m.; Sunday School Virtual 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.; Worship Service 9:30 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 630 Ridge Ave., Platteville WI; 801-367-9126, www.churchofjesuschrist.org President Jeff Cowley, jeffcowley@gmail.com; Sacrament Meeting every Sun. 10 a.m.; Youth (ages 12-18) and Children's (ages 8-11) Activities, Wed. at 7:00 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
First English Lutheran Church
1065 Lancaster St., Platteville, WI; (608) 348-9508; Rev. Rafael Cubilette; www.plattevilleumc.org; Traditional Service 8:30 a.m.; Sun. School all ages 9:45 a.m.; Contemporary Service 11 a.m.
250 Market St., Platteville, WI; (608) 642-1623; Reverend Brian Backstrand; Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m.; “All Inclusive, All Welcome.”
First Presbyterian Church
Pleasant View Primitive Methodist Church
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque
215 W. Pine St., Platteville, WI; (608) 348-3022; felcoffice@centurytel.net; Face-to-Face Service: Sun., 10 a.m., Wed., 6:30 p.m. 133 W. Oak St. Lancaster, WI; (608)723-4441; Pastor Mark Hoehne; Sunday Worship 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. NurseryThird Grade. Wed. Night Christian Ed. 6:30 p.m. Fourth Grade-High School.
Grace Lutheran Church
1302 Clay St., Darlington, WI; 608-776-4462; gracedar@centurytel.net Pastor Kate Kieckhafer; PastorGraceDar@gmail.com Facebook: gracelutheran.darlington Website: http://www.gracelutherandarlington.net/ Worship online only 10:00 a.m. Sundays
Hazel Green United Methodist Church
1920 Percival St., Hazel Green, WI; (608) 214-1309; Pastor Glenda McCracken; mccrackeng4@netscape.net; Everyone is Welcome. Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School during church service. Call if ride is needed.
12987 Pleasant View Rd., Belmont, WI; Sun Worship Service 9:30 a.m.
Plymouth Congregational UCC 115 W. Merrimac St., Dodgeville, WI; (608) 935-5727; Rev. Joylynn Graham; plymouthuccdodgeville.org; Like us on FB for Sunday Live Online Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Point Baptist Church
1699 Iowa St., Dubuque, IA; uudbq.org Sun. Service 10 a.m.; Honoring differences in beliefs.
Westview Methodist Church
770 W. Madison St., Platteville, WI; (608) 348-3310; Pastor Bob Korntved; www.westviewmethodist.com Sun. School All Ages: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
949 Fountain St., Mineral Point, WI; (608) 987-3727; http://www.PointBaptistChurch.com, Services: Adult & Children Sun. School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. adno=162851
Abundant Life Christian Center
YF: What is your favorite aspect of in-person learning? Amanda: My homeroom! I am going to be honest
part of virtual learning is the relationships that I formed. I was very nervous when I was teaching the virtual students this past fall since I wouldn’t get the chance to meet them in-person. That being said, I truly feel that I formed very strong relationships with them since we would communicate almost twice as much as normal via Google Hangouts messaging, the Zoom chat, video calls, etc. It’s a different method of building relationships with students than I am used to, but I think it’s amazing and I love the time that I get to spend with any virtual students!
Hope Lutheran Church
555 Commerce Street, PO Box 27, Mineral Point WI 53565 Pastor Margo Martens, Sunday morning worships hopelutheranmp.webs.com
Livingston Free Methodist Church
425 W. Barber Ave., Livingston, WI; (608) 943-6244; Rev. Gregory Marsh; gamarsh61@gmail.com; Sun. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 9:45 a.m. (Adults & Children); Wed. Children & Youth 6:30 p.m.
Livingston United Methodist Church
415 Woodward Ave., Livingston, WI; (608) 943-6606; Pastor TyLacey Hines, pastortyhines@gmail.com; Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Adult Sun. School 10 a.m. Children's Sun. School Wed., 5:45-6:45 p.m. All welcome "Souled Out" Youth Group, Wed. 7 p.m.
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Top Gifts For Your Valentine
alentine’s Day is an opportunity to show the ones you love just how much you care about them. This is achieved through various gestures, including giving heartfelt gifts. Research from Business Insider found that 51 percent of Americans now celebrate Valentine’s Day. While a recent poll from Insights West found that although many Canadians view Valentine’s Day as overly commercial, 75 percent still plan on celebrating it. People are still spending big bucks on making Valentine’s Day special. The National Retail Federation indicates Americans spent more than $20.7 billion on the holiday in 2019 and forecasters predict similar spending in 2021. Every Valentine’s Day, certain gifts emerge as the most popular. While certain gifts are common, there are ways to make them seem fresh and exciting. Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day gifting.
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The National Retail Federation estimates that people spend around $2 billion on flowers for gifts. While roses are much sought after, thinking outside the bouquet can produce unique results. Choose different blooms, perhaps a loved one’s favorite flower or something regional. Potted plants also will last longer than cut flowers, giving them more staying power. Skip bouquets in favor of table centerpieces, which can be eyecatching.
Gifting jewelry can be tricky because it is such a personal gift that must tie into a sweetheart’s style. It may be tempting to go with something large and flashy or full of diamonds, but a better option is to take inventory of what your loved one wears on a daily basis and try to mimic the size and scope in your gift. Other thoughtful jewelry gifts include understated pendant necklaces or bracelets engraved with key dates or the names of their children. Colored gemstones in lieu of diamonds also may be a striking choice.
Entertainment Dinner and a movie is a classic date night, but on Valentine’s Day restaurants and theaters may be overcrowded and only offer limited menus. An alternative can be to arrange for a gourmet meal to be delivered and wrap up a new streaming movie/TV device already primed with
a subscription to his or her favorite streaming service. Then all you need to do is snuggle on the sofa for a romantic night in.
Chocolates and candy Roughly $1.8 billion is spent on candy each Valentine’s Day, says the National Retail Federation. A box of chocolates certainly can fit the bill, but other options abound. Perhaps a sweetheart has a favorite candy that recalls his or her childhood or prefers a chocolate maker from his or her hometown. Purchase those items to add a bit of nostalgia. Make the holiday magical by setting up a candy bar right at home, where your sweetheart can pick and choose from candies displayed in eye-catching bowls and canisters. Another novel idea is to use candy molds to make your own sweet treats. Thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts can make the day even more special for sweethearts l
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t’s without saying that we all have and prizes will be awarded for the a case of cabin fever this time of top 3 in each contest. Winners will be year. Especially after the last 11 announced between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. that day. months! But, this February 13, the Fashion forward masks or ice Darlington Chamber Main/Street and lanterns not your thing? Well, you can myself, Jason Funkhouser, Darlington show your spirit by purchasing beads, Chamber Main/Street Director, invite a true Mardi Gras tradition, from the you to WINTER FEST, Darlington’s Driver Opera House, or maybe help Midwest Mardi Gras Celebration. your child create a Mardi Gras mask Come and enjoy the Cajun food creations like gumbo and jambalaya from Your Hometown Independent Bank McCarville’s, hurricaneflavored tea from Off Darlington & Gratiot The Trail Nutrition, a www.fnbdarlington.com craft brew from City Service Brewing, and 245 Main St., Darlington • (608) 776-4071 coffee drinks and more 5800 Philips St., Gratiot • (608) 922-6422 from Lucky Cow Coffee L oans | Check and Gelato. Sweet ing | Savings | Online Ban Shenanigans will be Mobile Bank king ing | Credit C serving up Mardi Grasards style sweet treats and NMLS#770514 adno=204040 make sure to try my candied, nutty pecans! I just know you’ll find something for the family to enjoy, at a safe and Furnace & Boiler Installation & Repair sociable distance. What family-friendly event is complete without a little friendly contest or two? Enter our Maskarade contest and create your mask of choice. 180 W. Minerva St. Whether a full face, Darlington, WI partial, or covid-style (608) 776-2123 www.trane.com mask, be creative with all the bling, feathers, and fashions you want! Furnace Check-up? Maybe something more Clogged Toilet? structural and natureinspired will spark your Old Pipes? creative fire? Enter the Sewer Problems? Ice Lantern contest! “Better Call Reilly’s” Get any and all They’re the most amazing Serving furnace and plumbing creations, and require 4 SW Wisconsin main ingredients: water, problems solved today! 24 Hour Service cold temps, a vessel or We inspect Residential container to freeze them septic systems! Commercial in, and whatever you Remodeling want to decorate your lantern with—flowers, Plumbing & Heating, Inc. leaves, fruit, it’s up to you! Everyone who 1848 Ervin Johnson Dr., Darlington, WI 53530 attends that day will 215 W. Water Street, Shullsburg, WI have a chance to pick Office: 608.776.2936 Shullsburg: 608.965.4505 their personal favorites Email: reillyph@mhtc.net
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with the Johnson Public Library. And what fun is an event without a raffle? Our 50-50 raffle will begin at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $1 each or an arm’s length for $10 and the winner drawn
at 3:45 p.m. that day! And last but not least join the downtown Darlington businesses that day for food and drink specials, new ideas for you, your home, or maybe your Valentine’s Day! l
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Darlington’s Midwest Mardi Gras
Saturday, Feb. 13 1-4 p.m. • W. Ann St.
New Orleans-style Food, Fun, and More!
ICE LANTERN CONTEST
Enter for a chance to win one of three prizes for top 3 entries: First place: $30 Chamber Bucks Two runner-ups: $10 Chamber Bucks
MASK-ARADE CONTEST Create your wildest craziest mask whether full face or partial – Prizes for top 3!
Date and time are subject to change due to COVID-19 or weather. Check the Darlington Chamber/Main Street Facebook page for up-to-date information.
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You are trying to do TOO much You are trying to exercise, eat healthy, work, raise a family, be a good partner, have a social life. You are trying to do it all and it is exhausting you! It exhausts me just telling you how busy you are. How are you possibly going to get it all done? I worked 50-60 hours a week back in the day and do you know what my constant struggle was? MY HEALTH. It was ALWAYS on my mind. ALWAYS. I was always stressed about food. It was all I thought about. I HATED getting dressed. I hated my closet. I was always shopping trying to feel better about myself when in reality whatever I bought was not going to help. I hated my insides and no 200 dollar pair of jeans was going to fix that Why would you look outside for a pair of keys that you lost inside of your house? Why would you search your entire garage for your slippers that you keep in your closet? Why would you look in your bathroom for your dishwasher soap? Why would you look in your kids room for your own clothes? Do you get what I am saying? WHY ARE YOU LOOKING ON THE OUTSIDE FOR THE PROBLEM THAT COULD POSSIBLY LIE WITHIN? You are exhausted trying to figure out why NOTHING is working. When the truth is you don’t have to try so hard. Just narrow it down. Until I realized that I was never going to be able to make any progress without simplifying the problem I was never going to feel good...inside or out. The Problem? It was me. It was not because I was too busy or too tired or any other excuse I made up. I may have been those things..but I could NOT FIX ANY OF IT until I FIXED me...INSIDE How did I stop this cycle? I practiced this in 5 simple steps I stopped blaming my circumstances for my unhappiness I got up every single day and moved my body
I started to feed my body real, whole foods I drank water, water, water and more water Mostly... I began sitting in it. Sitting in my thoughts. Slowing down. Meditating/praying. Listening to myself and my surroundings. Became more picky about who and what I let in my heart and soul. I let go of the things and people who did not lift me, inspire me, make me want to be better. I let go of ANY resentment. And, ABOVE ALL I FORGAVE. Yes I forgave people who have wronged me AND I forgave myself. I forgave myself for even being in a position for needing to get my health in check. I forgave others because that anger was haunting me and keeping me from going anywhere good. Yes, even that person. That person who was SO wrong and did you so unfairly. You have to forgive. You don’t have to EVER be around them. But for yourself you must not hang on to it any more if you want to go anywhere else in life. “The snake bite will not kill you, it is the venom that continuously runs through your veins that will destroy you.” You may have been bitten but don’t let it keep running through you. Let that sh!t go. FOR YOU my dear friend...not for anyone else but for YOU To read the rest of this article and more inspiration go to www.HealthyHairdresserAddie. com
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Cauliflower Risotto 1 Bag Riced Cauliflower 1 ⁄ 2 Cup Chopped Mushrooms 3 Wedges Laughing Cow Cheese 1 TBS Olive Oil (or use spray to coat pan) Saute olive oil, cauliflower and mushrooms on stove top until tender. Stir in cheese. Eat the entire batch of creamy goodness with no guilt!
Greek Buns 1 Cup Fage Greek NonFat Yogurt 1 Cup Carbquik (find on my website) or Self Rising Flour Mix ingredients until dough is formed. Roll in 6 balls. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet. Brush tops with olive oil and salt. Bake at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes.
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1935, during the depths of the Great Depression, when two men paid $10 for a tumble-down stone cottage and, using rustic building materials at hand, restored the tiny building and opened a café with a limited menu of Cornish dishes. Robert Neal and Edgar Hellum -- partners in life, building and
business – continued to restore rundown stone homes as the restaurant achieved surprising success. One by one, they built a compound of Cornish structures in the city’s old lead mining valley, and when they retired in 1970 they deeded their property to the state of Wisconsin as the Pendarvis Site, open to the public as a educational tour center. For the citizens of Mineral Point, it was more than that: it was an inspirational model for continuing action to preserve our buildings and landscapes. The National Trust for Historic Preservation selected Mineral Point in 2007 as one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations, an annual competition among unique and lovinglypreserved communities in the United States. It was the smallest city chosen, and the Trust’s website described it as, “A hidden gem nestled in rolling hills; a walk through the town is to experience a century and a half of architecture, from Cornish rock cottages to
Craftsman bungalows, from simple log cabins to neoclassical manors.” Fifty years ago, the city was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places as a quintessentially American town with a strong sense of belonging, authenticity and charm. Those qualities are still part of Mineral Point’s daily life, as we dream, plan and work to enrich both our legacy and our economy through heritage tourism. l
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YF: What is your favorite classroom subject? Carson: My favorite subject in school is any shop class. I like to learn hands on and do projects. I would rather do that than sit in a classroom all day. YF: What advice would you give to incoming Freshmen? Carson: Have respect for teachers and upper classmen. YF: What is your best memory of high school? Carson: My favorite memory of high school would be when the student section broke the bleachers during a basketball game.
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