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December 2011/January 2012
c o n t e n t s
features
Cover Story
The 2012 Hot List
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From vintage cruisers and
nostalgic soda to mobile apps and
e-reader evolution, our Hot List
features the latest and greatest of
the Fox Cities.
By Amelia Compton Wolff
departments
7 Fox Cities at work
8 not to be missed
17 showcase
30 ask Chef Jeff
31 where to dine
14
Recreation
Ice, Ice Baby
No need to hibernate this winter!
Check out our rundown of the slickest
sports on the pond for a little coldweather
inspiration.
By Grace Savides
24
Healthcare
Medical Marvels
Miniature marvels of medical
technology that are saving more than
just lives, but also money, recovery time
and our sanity.
By Amelia Compton Wolff
28
Dining
All Grown Up
Who doesn’t long for the days when
your most difficult decision was
choosing between Lucky Charms and
Cocoa Puffs? Local eateries are giving a
nod to childhood with a few
“adultified” dishes.
By Kaitlin Springmier and Taylor Maccoux

Business Profile | E-Freight Courier
E-Freight transports everything from
medical labwork for hospitals to legal
documents, banking deliveries to
electronics, appliances to homes as well
as large freight in straight trucks.
3019 W. Spencer St.
Appleton
920.747.0386
or 855.733.3590 toll-free
www.efreightcourier.com
E-Freight Courier opens office in Appleton
— “Envelope to vanload expedited delivery
solutions”
E-Freight Courier, a same-day delivery company
with a corporate office in Brookfield, Wisconsin, sets the
standard for excellence in expedited medical, banking
and small package delivery by providing integrated and
customized solutions that fit a variety of needs.
With goals to achieve best in class operating
practices and financial results, E-Freight Courier
distinguishes themselves in the transportation industry
by offering professional, prompt and polite service
to a wide range of clients.
E-Freight currently transports
everything from medical
labwork for hospitals to
legal documents, banking
deliveries to electronics,
appliances to homes as well
as large freight in straight
trucks.
Company President
Patrick Engeleiter, who at
Patrick Engeleiter
one time was about to enter
pharmacology school but
ended up teaching instead, began by using his
pharmacology background to deliver pharmaceuticals to
nursing homes during summer breaks. Engeleiter quickly
recognized a need for a faster, neater and more reliable
courier option which led him to establish E-Freight
Courier in 2005 as Milwaukee’s first Medical Courier.
“We are taking a white-glove approach to
deliveries,” Engeleiter says. “E-Freight is very strict with
hiring practices and we only employ drivers that fit our
customer-centric business model.”
E-Freight has since expanded into a complete sameday
courier and messenger service. In 2007, Engeleiter
Freight Group-Express Trucking and Logistics opened as
a division of E-Freight Courier and is an Expedited Dock
to Dock Service covering all 48 contiguous states.
As E-Freight continued to grow, Engeleiter opened
the Appleton office after seeing a need in the Fox Valley
for a premier delivery service. E-Freight Courier quickly
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developed a relationship with ThedaCare Hospitals and
is now their primary courier service, handling all of their
routed scheduled deliveries, STATS and pharmaceutical
deliveries. Engeleiter made a point of keeping the
current ThedaCare drivers.
“I came to Appleton to help the job market and I
couldn’t see taking away jobs from drivers who have
been performing the same work for ThedaCare Hospitals
for eight to 15 years,” he says.
After just a little more than a year in operation, E-
Freight Courier’s Appleton location has quickly become
the areas premiere medical delivery service by
implementing special staff training that focuses on
patient care, medical compliance, patient records and
lab work. E-Freight now boasts one of the most
extensive medical same-day route networks in
Wisconsin, which Engeleiter attributes to his business’s
one-of-a-kind customer service.
E-Freight boasts one of the most extensive medical
same-day route networks in Wisconsin.
“The delivery truly begins with the initial phone call
from the client,” Engeleiter says. “Our unique delivery
experience, drivers and technology give us the edge you
cannot find with any other delivery company. We
develop unique relationships with our customers and
employees. We really care about family and community.
More than profits, our company is about employing good
people and providing a delivery service that truly cares.”
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not to be missed December/January calendar
arts events
December 2011
1–4, 8–11 | Christmas Stars 2011
Be thrilled, delighted & inspired by a
spectacular Broadway-style revue! Th, F
& Sa, 7–9pm; Sa & Su, 1–3pm. Xavier
High School, Appleton. 733–8840.
2, 3 | Cinderella 7
Performed by The Missoula Children’s
Theatre, enjoy a full-scale musical
production featuring a cast made up of
children from the community. F, 7:30pm;
Sa, 1 & 3pm. UWFox Valley, Menasha.
832-2646.
2, 3 | Festival of Christmas
A celebration of seasonal favorites by
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble. 7:30–9pm.
Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc.
683–2184.
2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 |
Nutcracker in the Castle
Candlelight Tours
The Nutcracker story unfolds in the Paine
Castle. 4–7pm. Paine Art Center &
Gardens, Oshkosh. 235-6903.
Celebrate the Chill
3 | Appleton Boychoir’s A Festival of
Nine Lessons & Carols
1–2:30pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,
Appleton. 955–2224.
3 | St. Norbert Abbey Organ, Brass &
Choir Spectacular
7:30–8:30pm. St. Norbert College Abbey,
De Pere. 403-3112.
3 | Winter Songs & Holidays
w/ Tim Grimm
Award-winning songwriter & actor.
3pm. Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton.
715-758-6999.
4, 10, 11, 17, 18 | A Hazlewood
Home Holiday
Celebrate the holiday spirit at the
Victorian home. 12–4pm. Hazelwood
Historic Home. 437-1840.
4 | UWFox Valley Chorale & Jazz
Ensemble
7pm. Perry Hall @ UWFox, Menasha.
832-2611.
4 | White Heron Chorale Small Group
Ensemble Holiday Concert
2–3pm. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315.
On Broadway, Inc. (OBI) will hold its ninth annual Winterfest on Broadway,
the Green Bay area’s signature winter event, on Saturday, January 28. OBI is
a non-profit organization on a mission to improve the Broadway District in
Green Bay.
From 11am to 8pm, Broadway will host to the many events and activities of
Winterfest, attracting an estimated 10,000 community members. With a
wide range of attendees, Winterfest has enough variety to entertain people
of all ages with its ever evolving list of activities.
“With every event, as you grow, it grows with you,”
comments Event Coordinator Jeff Tilkens. “With the
economy these days, people attend local events more, so
we expect a really large turnout.”
Events and activities will include, but are not limited to Kite
Flyers, a chili cook-off, hayrides, various food and drink
options, live entertainment, vendors, a snowboarding hill,
hot air balloons and an animal petting zoo. For children,
there will be a family fun center that has an arcade, cookie
decorating, games and more.
One of the “most memorable” attractions at Winterfest are
the professional ice carvers who create individual
masterpieces as well as a larger ice sculpture with which
people can take pictures.
New this year will be the dog pull event. Dogs from the Tri-State Malamute
Club will pull sleds in a competition, and Winterfest will be the only
Northeast Wisconsin host for an event like this.
“Kids will love seeing the dogs,” Tilkens says. “I know this is going to be a
favorite for a lot of people and we’re really excited.”
Join in the fun of Winterfest on Broadway and experience the area’s most
exciting winter event. For more information, call 437-2531 or visit
winterfestonbroadway.com.
—By Taylor Maccoux
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5 | Holiday Music w/ the White Heron
Chorale
Holiday caroling & Friends of the
Menasha Public Library’s bake sale.
6:30–7:30pm. Menasha Public Library.
967-3690.
7 | Fox Valleyaires Christmas Dinner
Show
Fox Valleyaires Barbershop Chorus &
quartets will perform after dinner. 6–9pm.
Grand Meridian, Appleton. 757-6153.
9, 10 | Holiday Pops! 7
Join the GBSO, the Dudley Birder
Chorale, The Performer’s Workshop &
Karen Schrock for holiday favorites.
7:30–9:30pm. UW-Green Bay Weidner
Center. 435-3465.
10, 11 | The Nutcracker
The Makaroff Youth Ballet will present a
full-length performance featuring
choreography by Jeanette Makaroff. Sa,
1–3pm & 7–9pm; Su, 2–4pm. Stansbury
Theatre, Appleton. 257-8288.
10 | UWFox Valley Band
4pm. Perry Hall, Menasha. 832-2625.
10 | Winter Girl Choir Concert
Featuring 300 beautiful voices in 6 choirs.
2 & 7pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,
Appleton. 832-6632.
11 | Music @ the Library
2–3pm. Appleton Public Library.
832-6173.
13 | Danú: A Christmas In Ireland
High energy Emerald Isle performance.
7:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts
Center, Appleton. 730-3760.
13 | New Horizons Band
Adult members of the Lawrence Academy
of Music. 7pm. Lawrence Memorial
Chapel, Appleton. 832-6632.
13 | Old-Fashioned Christmas
The Fox Valleyaires Chorus & quartets,
along w/ the Appleton Boychoir.
7–8:30pm. UWFox Valley Hall, Menasha.
731-0976.
15 | A Christmas Carol 7
7:30–10pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts
Center, Appleton. 730-3760.
17 | Barrage: A Winter’s Tale
3 & 7:30pm. Grand Opera House,
Oshkosh. 424-2350.
17, 18 | White Heron Chorale:
Christmas @ the Chapel
Carols, sacred songs & holiday favorites.
Sa, 7:30pm. Su, 3pm. Lawrence
University Chapel, Appleton. 832-9700.
18 | Christmas Carol Sing Along
Featuring the Oshkosh Area Community
Band & the Madrigal Singers.
6:30–7:45pm. Grand Opera House,
Oshkosh. 424-2355.
23 | Christmas @ the Cathedral w/
Green Bay Symphony Orchestra
7:30–9:30pm. St. Francis Xavier
Cathedral, Green Bay. 435-3465.
30 | Jim Brickman’s A Christmas
Celebration
7:30pm. Weidner Center for the
Performing Arts, Green Bay. 465-2726.
30 | The Ultimate Michael Jackson
Experience
Joby Rogers perfectly mirrors the dancing
& mannerisms of the King of Pop.
7:30–9:30pm. Capitol Civic Centre,
Manitowoc. 683-2184.
January 2012
6 | Lawrence University Master Class:
Ed Willet, cello
4–6pm. Lawrence University Memorial
Chapel, Appleton. 832-6612.
8 | Lawrence Academy of Music
Chamber Ensembles
2pm. Harper Hall, Lawrence Conservatory
of Music, Appleton. 832-6632.
8, 22 | Music @ the Library
2–3pm. Appleton Public Library.
832-6173.
13 | Lawrence University Guest
Recital: Paula Fan, piano
8–9pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612.
13 | Wild Space Dance Company
Presents Delicious Dance
Experience a moveable feast inspired by
culinary delights. 8–10pm. Lawrence
University, Appleton. 832-6612.
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Ballet Enchantment
The spell of a cruel sorcerer, a beautiful maiden turned into a swan
and a tale of the enduring power of love encompass the magic of one
of the most beloved ballets of all time. The State Ballet Theatre of
Russia invites you to enjoy Swan Lake at the Fox Cities Performing
Arts Center on Friday, January 27 at 7:30pm.
Written and composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in 1875, this famous
ballet has been performed and recreated around the world hundreds
of times. Under director Igor Nepomnyashchy, the State
Ballet Theatre of Russia, also known as the Voronezh State
Theatre of Opera and Ballet, will enchant you with its version
of Swan Lake and its tale of love, trickery and magic.
This is the State Ballet Theatre’s second appearance at the
Fox Cities P.A.C. since they performed the ballet Cinderella
there in 2009. Also, this is the third rendition of Swan Lake
hosted in the Fox Cities, all performed by different ballet
companies.
“Although it is only here for one night, I expect there will be
a full house and it will be a wonderful show,” says Amy
Gosz, director of programming and community engagement
at the Fox Cities P.A.C. “Whether you already love ballet or
want to be introduced to it, this is a beautiful story and a
nice evening out for anyone.”
To experience Tchaikovsky’s captivating ballet and for ticket
information about Swan Lake, visit the Fox Cities P.A.C.
website or call 730-3760.
—By Taylor Maccoux
14 | Voice Master Class w/ Guest
Paula Fan
10am–12pm. Lawrence University,
Appleton. 832-6612.
15 | Lawrence University Guest Recital
Nick Keelan, trombone w/ Nicholas Towns,
piano. 8–9:30pm. Lawrence University
Chapel, Appleton. 832-6612.
15 | Lawrence University Guest Recital
Robert Swenson, tenor, & Paula Fan, piano.
5–7pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612.
20 | Dailey & Vincent
Bluegrass. 7:30–10pm. Fox Cities
Performing Arts Center, Appleton. 730-
3760.
20 | Faculty Recital: Erin Lesser, flute
8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,
Appleton. 832-6612.
20 | Frank Caliendo
Former MADtv star. 8–10pm. Weidner
Center for the Performing Arts, Green Bay.
465-2726.
21 | Biggest of the Big Bands
Featuring Sound of Music, Jesus Christ
Superstar, Beauty & the Beast & more!
7:30–9pm. Capitol Civic Centre,
Manitowoc. 683-2184.
21 | Lawrence University Faculty Recital:
Stephen Paul Spears, tenor
3–4pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,
Appleton. 832-6612.
21 | Lawrence University Faculty
Chamber Winds
8–9:30pm. Lawrence University Memorial
Chapel, Appleton. 832-6612.
21 | Lawrence University Guest Recital
Kirsten Lies-Warfield, trombone.
5–6:30pm. Harper Hall, Appleton.
832-6612.
26 | Jazz @ the Trout: Lawrence Faculty
Jazz Ensemble
7:30–9pm. The Trout Museum, Appleton.
733-4089.
27 | Swan Lake
7:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center,
Appleton. 730-3760.
28 | Cashore Marionettes
3–5pm & 7–9:30pm. Capitol Civic Centre,
Manitowoc. 683-2184.
28 | Lawrence University Wind
Ensemble & Symphonic Band
8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,
Appleton. 832-6612.
28 | UW-Green Bay Jazz Fest
4pm. Weidner Center for the Performing
Arts, Cofrin Hall, Green Bay. 465-2944.
29 | Lawrence Academy of Music
Honors Recital
2–3:30pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,
Appleton. 832-6632.
30 | Lawrence University Guest Recital
Chris Jaudes, trumpet, w/ Kathrine
Handford, organ. 7–8:30pm. Lawrence
University Chapel, Appleton. 832-6612.
exhibits
Appleton Public Library. 832-6173
Photographs from the Fox Valley
Camera Club
thru Dec 30. Exhibit featuring
photography.
The Aylward Gallery, UWFox, Menasha.
832-2626
UWFox Fall Student Exhibit
Dec 16–Jan 20. Drawing, sculpture &
design.
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Go Out and Read In!
“Reading with your kids at an early age gives them a big advantage,”
says Kathy Beson, children’s program coordinator at Menasha Public
Library. “Children who read get a big jump ahead from kids who don’t
read. They do much better in school, and their intellectual
development is faster. The kids who read early will keep their reading
habits the older they get, better preparing them for college.”
Because early reading has so many important benefits, Beson and her
team are constantly thinking up new ways to make reading fun for
young children such as the Happy Birthday Baby club, library cards for
newborns and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
As part of their effort to promote literacy, Menasha Public Library is
hosting a Read-In on December 30. During the Read-In, the library
invites children in grades 1–5 to visit the library and silently read for an
hour or more. All kids who participate get a sticker, a t-shirt that says
“Be a Smart Cookie: Read!” and certification noting participation in the
program.
Even though Menasha Public Library is a huge promoter when it
comes to literacy, a child’s love for reading starts at home. “The most
important thing a parent can do is read to their child everyday,” Beson
recommends.
To register for the Menasha Public Library Read-In, call the Children’s
Department at 967-3670.
—By Kaitlin Springmier
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah.
751-4658
All That Glitters
thru Feb 19. Contemporary, cold-worked
sculpture featuring multiple artists.
The Building for Kids, Appleton. 734-
3226
Super Kids Save the World
thru Mar 26. Teach kids the power of
going green! This exhibit was designed w/
green materials & gives kids super hero
training in the 4 R’s: reduce, reuse, repair
& recycle.
Hearthstone Historic House Museum,
Appleton. 730-8204
Victorian Christmas
thru Jan 14. Experience the magic of the
season w/ a tour of Hearthstone’s amazing
Christmas decorations.
Historic Hazelwood House, Green
Bay. 437-1840
Victorian Christmas.
Dec 10–11, 17–18.
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History Museum at the Castle,
Appleton. 735-9370
A.K.A. Houdini
ongoing. Exhibit illustrating the life &
times of the legendary Harry Houdini.
In Her Own Words: Edna Ferber
ongoing. Original documents, firsteditions,
& photographs illuminate the
life of Appleton’s world-renowned author.
Tools of Change
ongoing. The tools, people, work, & life
in the Fox River Valley from 1840-1950.
Progressive Appleton: Through the
Lens of W.D. Schlafer
thru Aug 2012. Through Wilmer D.
Schlafer’s photographs, see the changes
that occurred in Appleton during the
Progressive Era.
Menasha Public Library. 967-3690
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National
Railroad Museum,
Green Bay. 437-7625
Pullman Porters: From Service to Civil
Rights
ongoing. The life story of the porter, from
working for the Pullman Company, to
efforts to unionize. Housed in a Pullman
sleeping car restored to its 1930s
appearance.
Festival of Trees
thru Jan 8. Visit the Museum during this
festival to enjoy dozens of Christmas trees
among the historic trains of the Lenfestey
Center.
Neenah Historical Society. 729-0244
Native American display.
ongoing. Viewable during normal City
Hall hours. Located in the lobby & south
hallway of Neenah City Hall.
Neville Public Museum, Green Bay.
448-4460
Hometown Advantage: The
Community & the Packers
ongoing. Eight short films about this
enduring & unique relationship.
Peregrine Falcon: The Return of an
Endangered Species
thru Jan 2. Tells the story of the
Peregrine falcon through specimens,
dioramas, interactives, videos and
graphics.
67th Art Annual
thru Feb 12. Paintings, drawings, original
prints, photographs, sculpture & ceramics
by artists living throughout Northeast
Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper
Peninsula on display.
Holiday Memories: Prange’s Christmas
Windows.
thru Mar 6. Original figures from the
Prange’s department stores come to
life.
Moneyville
Jan 14–May 6. Play the stock
market, run your own lemonade
stand & put your face on a million
dollar bill in this exciting new exhibit
that will have you seeing money in a
whole new way.
Oshkosh Public Museum. 236-5799
Bling!
thru Jan. This show-stopping fashion
exhibit puts the spotlight on 100 years of
high-class style & clothing
embellishments.
Paper Discovery Center, Appleton.
380-7491
Tree to Tissue
ongoing. Look, feel & smell to understand
the process for how a tree is turned into a
tissue.
Purdy-Weissenborn Paper Lab
ongoing. All visitors get to make their
own sheet of paper. A display of art shows
the beauty that can be created using
recycled paper & a variety of papermaking
techniques.
A Child’s View of Papermaking
ongoing. A two-story exhibit paper
machine for kids & adults to play on &
learn from.
Rahr-West Art Museum, Manitowoc.
683-4501
Christmas in the Mansion
thru Jan 8. No better way to get into the
holiday spirit than to walk through the
Vilas-Rahr Mansion when it’s decked out
in its holiday finery.
Richeson School of Art & Gallery,
Appleton. 738-0744
En Plein Air.
thru Jan 20. Collection of artwork from
Trout Museum’s En Plein Air project in
which local artists created works inspired
by the Appleton Farm Market.
7 = Suitable for families with young children. � = Reservation required.

Thrivent Gallery, Mosquito Hill
Nature Center, New London.
779-6433
Finally Up North: Paintings by
Pamela Sweet
thru Dec 30.
The Trout Museum of Art,
Appleton. 733-4089
A World of Post-Impressionism
thru Feb 24. A selection of
paintings by French artists who
succeeded some of the most popular
& iconic painters in art history–the
Impressionists.
Painted Russia
thru Feb 24. An exhibition of
Russian painting featuring work by
Vycheslav Pichuguin & selected
works from The Trout & private
collections.
Weis Earth Science Museum,
Menasha. 832-2925
Dinosaur Den
ongoing. A complete Psittacosaurus
w/ stones in its gizzard, a life-size
skull replica of Stan, the
Tyrannosaurus rex & a thigh bone of
a duck-bill dinosaur that you can
touch.
Explore Mines & Minerals
ongoing. Walk through a lead-mine
tunnel, explore WI’s mining history,
discover how Native Americans
mined copper, learn how we use
rocks & minerals & marvel at their
beauty!
community &
cultural events
December 2011
2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 26–29 | 15th
Annual WPS Garden of Lights
7
Over 250,000 lights crafted into
flowers, butterflies & other botanical
themes. F & Sa 5–9pm. Su, 5–8pm.
Green Bay Botanical Garden. 490-
9457.
3, 10, 17 | A Heritage Hill
Christmas
Celebrate the season w/ historic
dancing, toy making, holiday baking,
horse drawn wagons & a visit w/ St.
Nick. 12–4:30pm. Heritage Hill
State Historical Park, Green Bay.
448-5150.
3 | Victorian Holiday Tea @
Hazelwood Holiday Home
2:30–5pm. Hazelwood Historical
Home, Green Bay. 437-1840.
January 2012
7 | Leave No Family Inside: Owls
of Wisconsin 7 �
Join naturalist Jessica Miller as she
introduces you to owl biology.
6–8pm. Mosquito Hill Nature
Center. 779-6433.
7 | Winter Walk/Intro to
Snowshoeing
Join NNC Naturalist for a winter
walk through the forest. 9am.
Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton.
715-758-6999.
8, 22 | Serious Snowshoe Sundays
Get in shape this winter through
snowshoe exercise w/ naturalist
Jessica Miller. 12–3pm. Mosquito
Hill Nature Center, New London.
779-6433.
21 | EAA Skiplane Fly-In
One of the area’s most unique &
colorful, bringing in more than 25
skiplanes. All day. EAA AirVenture
Museum, Oshkosh. 426-4818.
21 | Navarino History: Agriculture
to State Wildlife Area
Hear the history of how the
Navarino Wildlife Area was created.
1pm. Navarino Nature Center,
Shiocton. 715-758-6999.
21 | Mosquito Hill Snowshoe
Races
The 1, 3 & 5-mile snowshoe
racecourses are located in the
wooded, lowland forest.
9:30am–12pm. Mosquito Hill Nature
Center, New London. 779-6433.
21 | Winter Family Fun Day 7
Come out to play in the snow! Take
a snowshoe walk, try ice bowling, see
dogsleds & more. 12–3pm. Mosquito
Hill Nature Center, New London.
779-6433.
27 | Candle Light Ski/Snowshoe
Snowshoe/Ski a 1-mile loop by the
light of the stars, moon & candlelight.
5:30–7pm. Navarino Nature Center,
Shiocton. 715-758-6999.
27 | Soup w/ Substance
Come out to the Garden for an
afternoon of snowshoeing, skiing or
hiking & enjoy homemade soups,
breads & desserts. 5:30–8pm. Green
Bay Botanical Garden. 490-9457.
28 | Snowshoeing Navarino
Snowshoe across the bog toward the
beaver lodge on Pike’s Peak Flowage.
9am. Navarino Nature Center,
Shiocton. 715-758-6999.
lectures, readings
& presentations
December 2011
7–17 | Traveling Treadlers Fiber
Arts Guild
Stop in & watch as treadlers spin,
weave, quilt, embroider, sew & more!
10am–2pm. Neville Public Museum,
Green Bay. 448-4460.
13 | Curator’s Kaffeklatsch:
Progressive Appleton
10:30–11:30am. History Museum
at the Castle, Appleton. 734-9370
ext. 105.
January 2012
12 | Lawrence University Lecture:
Diversity According to ‘Family
Guy’ & ‘South Park’
Matt Glowacki presents
interpretation of popular cultural
icons & encourages a fresh look at
life around us. 7–9pm. Lawrence
University Office of Multicultural
Affairs, Appleton. 832-7051.
28 | Toward Harmony w/ Nature
Steve Apfelbaum is keynote speaker
of Nature’s Second Chance:
Restoring the Ecology of Stone
Prairie Farm. 8:45am–4pm. Oshkosh
Convention Center. 730-3986.
films
December 2011
15 | Shakespeare on the Screen
Film Series
Join us for the fourth year of this
series moderated by Kay Roberts.
6:30–8:30pm. Neenah Public Library.
886-6315.
7 | International Film Series:
Vision–From the Life of
Hildegard von Bingen
(Germany)
Inspirational portrait of a woman
who has emerged from the shadows
of history as a forward-thinking &
iconoclastic pioneer of faith,
change & enlightenment. 7–9pm.
Neville Public Museum, Green Bay.
448-4460.
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5, 19 | Shakespeare on the Screen Film
Series
Join us for the fourth year of this series,
moderated by Kay Roberts. 6:30–8:30pm.
Neenah Public Library. 886-6315.
18, 19 | NEW World Film Series
presents Tokyo Godfathers
Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center will
play a recent foreign film every 3rd Sunday
& Monday of each month, including pre- &
post-film discussion. Su, 2–4pm; M, 7–9pm.
UWFox Valley. 822-4056.
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Kids in the Spotlight
Whether it’s the heat of the spotlight or the rapt attention of the
audience, Appleton North High School is striving to instill the thrill
of theater into grade school students at upcoming Drama Day
events.
During the course of one day, theater students from Appleton North
High School will teach children in grades 1–3 and 4–6 about the
basics of theater including acting, technical support and even stage
building. The day will end with the children putting on a
performance for their parents.
The process helps the grade school kids get excited about acting
and grow as actors, says parent volunteer Catherine McKenzie, who has
worked with the program since its inception about seven
years ago. Since then, she has loved watching the
children come back year after year.
“It’s been a really good program,” she says.
McKenzie knows exactly what happens to those who get
bit with the acting bug. Her daughter participated in the
first ever Drama Day and will now be teaching a Drama
Day program for the second year in a row.
Drama Day comes twice this winter, once on Saturday,
December 3 for grades 1–3 and again January 28 for grades 4–6. A third
program will take place this June for middle school children, where they
will learn about stage fighting and improvisational skills. For more
information, call 832-4300.
—By Grace Savides
discussion & interest
groups
December 2011
7 | Downtown Book Club @ Harmony
Cafe
Book discussion of The Guernsey Literary &
Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
12–1pm. Harmony Cafe, Appleton.
832-6173.
14 | Astronomical Society Meeting:
2011 Year in Review
Join the Neville Public Museum
Astronomical Society to share learning
experiences & a passion for astronomy.
7–8pm. Neville Public Museum, Green Bay.
448-4460.
14 | Kneenah Knits Knitting Club
New knitters, experienced knitters & all
ages are welcome to join us for
conversation, refreshments & of course,
knitting! 6:30pm. Neenah Public Library.
886-6315.
19 | Knit2Together
Join this multi-generational knitting
circle. 6:30–8pm. Appleton Public Library.
832-6173.
January 2012
12, 26 | Soup & Travel Talks
Enjoy a warm bowl of soup & dessert as we
travel to gardens in England (Jan 12) &
Japan (Jan 26). 5:30–7pm. Gardens of the
Fox Cities, Appleton. 993-1900.
16 | Knit2Together
Join this multi-generational knitting
circle! 6:30–8pm. Appleton Public Library.
832-6173.
classes & workshops
December 2011
3 | Outagamie County Masters
Creating holiday decorations from plant
materials. 10–11:30am. Appleton Public
Library. 832-6173.
5 | Organizing Home, Mind & Spirit
Organize your home, mind & spirit w/
professional clutter consultant & organizer
Sandra Peterson. 2–3pm. Shattuck Room,
Neenah Public Library. 886-6315.
5 | Wreath Making Workshop �
Class limited to 10 people. Call to register.
9–11:30am. Navarino Nature Center,
Shiocton. 715–758–6999.
5, 13 | Creative Journey
Explore your creativity @ Creative Journey.
10am–12pm. Appleton Public Library.
832-6173.
14 | Social Security Guide for
Retirement
What you need to know about social
security. 6:30–8pm. Appleton Public
Library. 832-6173.
January 2012
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Creative Journey
Explore your creativity @ Creative Journey.
10am–12pm. Appleton Public Library.
832-6173.

10 | Backyard Chickens 101 �
Learn the most important
considerations in caring for
backyard chickens from
personal experiences of the
novice to experienced owners.
6–7pm. Green Bay Botanical
Garden. 490-9457.
14 | Build Your Own
Shallow Dish Garden
Workshop �
An instructor will walk you
through the green house to
select house plants & give tips about
indoor gardens during winter.
10–11:30am. Gardens of the Fox
Cities, Appleton. 993-1900.
24 | By the Garden Pendant �
Create a unique pendant while
learning the technique of wire
wrapping. 6–7pm. Green Bay
Botanical Garden. 490-9457.
25 | The Life & Death of a Tree �
Instructor Dan Traas will teach about
improving your tree planting &
establishment techniques by learning
about trees. 6–7:30pm. Gardens of
the Fox Cities. 993-1900.
children’s events
& classes
ongoing | Pet Pals
Preschool program to teach pet care
& understanding. Second Tu,
monthly. 9:30–11am. Fox Valley
Humane Association, Appleton.
733-1717 x108.
7 = Suitable for families with
young children.
� = Reservation required.
December 2011
2 | UWFox Theatre & the
Missoula Children’s Theatre
present Cinderella
This adaptation of the classic fairy
tale will star 60 local children.
7:30–9pm. UWFox Valley
Communication Arts Center,
Menasha. 832-2646.
3 | Art Activity Days: Holidays
Around the World
Celebrate holidays around the world
w/ ornament decorating, card
making, a scavenger hunt through
the museum & more. Bergstrom-
Mahler Museum, Neenah. 751-4658.
3 | Children’s Christmas Gift
Workshop �
Kids will leave w/ 6 gifts wrapped &
ready to go. Hot cocoa & cookies
will be provided. 9–11:30am &
1–3:30pm. Heckrodt Wetland
Reserve, Menasha. 720-9349.
10 | Christmas Tree Ship
Celebration
Celebrate w/ Santa, carols & hearing
the story of house schooners on the
Great Lakes that carried Christmas
trees to Lakeshore communities long
ago. 9am–5pm. Wisconsin Maritime
Museum, Manitowoc. 684-0218.
11 | Classes @ Bergstrom-Mahler
Museum �
Introduction to sculpture: shape,
manipulate & mold clay. 8-10 y.o.
1–2:30pm, 5-7 y.o. 2:45–4:15pm.
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah.
751-4658.
13 | Turtle Tots: Wildlife is
Everywhere �
Preschool program for 2–5 y.o.
accompanied by an adult. Make
observations & understand wildlife
on a nature walk. 9:30–11am.
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve,
Menasha. 720-9349.
27 | Princess Party
Make a crown, listen to princess
stories, do a Princess & the Pea craft
& nibble on royal treats.
1:30–2:15pm. Menasha Public
Library. 967-3670.
28 | See ‘n’ Find Party
If you like treasure hunts, puzzles,
word searches & spot it challenges,
this is the party for you!
1:30–2:15pm. Menasha Public
Library. 967-3670.
30 | READ-IN for Reach High:
Read! �
Do an hour or more of reading w/ us
as a member of our READ-IN team
& earn a t-shirt for taking part in our
literacy effort. 9am–4pm. Menasha
Public Library. 967-3670.
31 | Noodle Around the World
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Parades, confetti, noisemakers &
foods from around the world. 12–5pm.
The Building for Kids Children’s
Museum, Appleton. 734-3226.
January 2012
9, 16, 23 | Book Boogie: Music &
Movement Story Time
Join in this three-week story program
featuring books that sing plus action
rhymes & songs. 10–10:30am.
Menasha Public Library. 967-3670.
17 | Paws to Read Star Wars Kickoff
Party
Celebrate the kick-off to the Paws to
Read Winter reading program w/ this
Star Wars party. Wear your costume
& get ready for some space age crafts,
games, stories & activities.
6:30–7:15pm. Menasha Public
Library. 967-3670.
24 | Soda Pups Dog Show: A
Turn-Off-the-TV Week Special
Event
The soda pups stars, owned &
trained by Jack Zolkowski, will amaze
you w/ their agility & obedience
skills. 6:30–7:15pm. Menasha Public
Library. 967-3670.
28 | Arts & Hearts Children’s
Photography
Debbie Daanen & Ashley Schmit
will teach children about winter
photography & Valentine’s Day art.
10am–12pm. Gardens of the Fox
Cities, Appleton. 993-1900.
31 | Aves Wildlife Alliance
Beka Weiss from Aves Wildlife
Alliance visits w/ her hawk, owl &
falcon, plus hands-on artifacts.
6:30–7:15pm. Menasha Public
Library. 967-3670.
We suggest our readers confirm events
by calling the number listed.
To be considered for publication,
contact us at:
920.733.7788 or
calendar@foxcitiesmagazine.com
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Recreation
Picture a winter landscape in Wisconsin.
Though poets love to describe snow with
words like “blanketed” and “crisp,” Wisconsin
winter veterans know that phrases like “gray,”
“salty” and “unceremoniously dumped” are more
appropriate.
This winter you don’t have to be Mr. Freeze
to get enjoyment out of the ice. Frozen water
offers a number of opportunities to get up and go
this season.
So in the words of the immortal Mr. Freeze,
“Let’s kick some ice!”
Skating is the first stop on our winter sports
tour. Even the littlest grade-schooler longs to
skid her sneakers across the ice. However, Valley
Figure Skating Club members will tell you that
skating is a serious sport.
Amy Brolsma, a figure skater who has
competed on the national level and has been
coaching for the club since 1994, says that the
sport provides a unique opportunity for younger
skaters. Not only because of the athletic skills
they gain, but due to the increased confidence
and work ethic they pick up along the way.
“It’s infectious, it’s unique and anybody can
A Valley Figure Skating
Club performance.
do it,” Brolsma says.
Ice skaters can start
out with private lessons
or join group lessons
once they’ve been
trained through Basic
Skills Level 5 (which
can be completed
through the ice centers
in Neenah and
Appleton). People of
all ages and skill levels
are invited to try this
unique sport.
“It’s really never too
late to start learning
and never too early,”
Brolsma says.
Across the icy pond
we come to curling, a
sport where teams take
Appleton Curling Club
turns sliding stones
across the ice toward a
circular target. One that Robert Kriewaldt,
president of the Appleton Curling Club,
vouches for as being fun, fascinating and
incredibly social—something many of us
miss during the dark months of winter.
An intense level of strategy goes into
the sweeping motion that alters the path of
the rock, Kriewaldt says. More advanced
players soon learn that you must adjust your
strategy as the ice conditions slowly change.
“Some people refer to it as chess on ice,”
Kriewaldt says.
There are leagues suitable for all ages
and skill levels. Newcomers may be
pleasantly surprised to learn that shivering
is not required for participation as the
Appleton Curling Club plays indoors in a
heated stadium with top quality equipment.
If curling seems up your alley, the club
will be hosting two five-week “Learn To
December 2011/January 2012
14
Shake the winter blues by exploring the
wide world of ice sports
By Grace Savides
Curl” leagues this winter for people who want to
try the sport. The first begins on January 10 and
the second session begins February 14, just in
time for Valentine’s Day date night.
Looking for more speed and thrills when it
comes to winter activities? Ice boating, a sport
sure to make your heart race, may be the answer.
At least, that’s what Stuart Taylor says who ice
boats in his free time in addition to being the
president of the board of the Fox Valley Sailing
School based in Neenah.

Many ice boats are
fairly small, skeletal
structures made just long
enough to hold up the
rigging and accommodate
a single passenger lying on
his or her back. They
have three runners, one in
front and two in back, and
are steered with one’s feet.
Taylor first graduated
to ice boating as a way to
continue sailing through
the winter months. He
doesn’t get to go often,
but the times he does are
full of novelty and a
mighty rush.
“There’s always a
thrill and a sort of
apprehension the first
time you get on your
boat,” he says. “Once you
settle in and try to make
your boat go, the
sensation changes from
anxiety or apprehension to excitement and the quietness of flying
across the ice.”
Speaking of speed and gliding, where in the area can you connect
with a group of people who love skiing as much as they love having fun?
The Sly Fox Ski Club is an organization with over 150 members that
brings skiers together in the greater Fox Valley area.
Though many of the members are seasoned slope-riders, the group
is fun for people of all levels as club President Deb Bramschreiber can
attest, as she was somewhat of a novice when she began.
“I was not a good skier, I was basically a beginner,” Bramschreiber
says.
Jones Park, Appleton
Get up
and go!
For those looking for
less formal winter
entertainment, Jones Park
in Appleton boasts both a
hockey and skating rink to
get the blood pumping in
the coldest months. The
rink comes with a warming
house where you can stop in to get
hot chocolate and popcorn.
The parks in Neenah and Menasha
also have opportunities for snowy fun
with both offering ice skating, hockey,
snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and
sledding at several parks during the
winter months.
Indoor ice skaters can also use the Tri-
County Ice Center in Neenah which
offers public skate Monday through
Friday 12–2pm, Thursday evenings
6–7pm, Saturday 2–3:30pm and
Sunday 3–4:30pm. Appleton Family
Ice Center offers public skating
Monday through Friday 11am–1pm
and Sunday 3–5pm. These centers
also host a wide variety of
programming from basic ice skating
skills, hockey leagues for all ages
and social events like birthday parties.
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The club embarks on
weekend ski trips during
the winter to Michigan
and Northern Wisconsin
and every couple of years
they go to slightly more
exotic locations like
Colorado or even Austria.
Bramschreiber fondly
remembers one year where
she was skiing in
Switzerland and stopped
halfway down the
mountain for fondue.
“It’s always more fun
to have a group of people
to ski with than it is to ski
by yourself,” Bramschreiber
says.
At this point you’d probably think we’d leave the frozen landscape,
having exhausted all possible options for entertainment. However, this
is where we come to one of most exciting and, frankly, bizarre winter
sports: snowkiting.
Imagine you’re driving along the highway when you see someone
skimming along the frozen lake on a pair of skis or a snowboard. You
look up to see that he is being pulled by a gigantic, brightly colored kite
that hovers 75 feet above him.
No, it’s not the result of some skiing/hang-gliding mixup. It’s called
snowkiting, and ever since Mark Scheffler discovered it on his vacation
to Door County, he’s taken it upon himself to spread the word.
“I’ve kind of taken it upon myself to be a bit of an evangelist,” says
Scheffler, who works as the Senior Portfolio Manager and Founder of
Appleton Group Wealth Management, LLC.
The kites range anywhere from four to 16 meters in length. Smaller
kites are used in harder winds while gentler breezes call for bigger kites.
The kite is attached to a bar by four lines which is attached to another
line with a loop and then tied to a belt or climbing harness warn by the
kiter. Scheffler and
his co-kiters will
generally use Lake
Winnebago to sate
their kiting needs.
By and large,
Scheffler says the
sport is not very
dangerous. He and
the other members
of the New Kiters
Club have had no
accidents resulting
in anything more
serious than a lost
pair of snow pants.
However, kiters do
have to look out for
holes cut in the ice
by ice fishers and
sturgeon spearers as
well as low flying planes.
Though snowkiting equipment is pricey, with an average kite
costing around $800 to $1,000, Scheffler says it’s worth it. He says the
sensation of gliding is amazing.
“It’s like being touched by the breath of god, pushing you along,”
Scheffler says.
No matter what your winter itch might be, there are a number of
opportunities to scratch it in the Fox Cities this winter. Hibernating on
the couch may still be an option, but it’s definitely no longer the only
one.

Discover “the Best Kept
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Atlas Coffee Mill & Café offers visitors
a relaxing atmosphere and amazing views of
the Fox River. After lunch, browse our
boutique and art gallery, which carries the
works of more than 40 local artisans! From
women’s clothing and jewelry to handbags,
pottery, woodwork and more, stay awhile
and enjoy coffee or a glass of
wine at “the best kept secret on
the riverfront!”
425 W. Water St., Appleton.
920-734-6871, ext. 303
www.atlascoffeemill.com
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Whether you’re looking for a
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something for everyone.
More than 40 vendors offer
everything from fresh
produce, sauces and baked
goods to gift baskets and
locally-made handcrafted gifts. You’ll find that perfect item every
Saturday, November through March (no market December 24) inside
City Center Plaza on College Avenue, 9am–12:30pm. Find us on
Facebook or visit www.appletondowntown.org.
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Arts & Culture
TH E 2012
Long-time Fox Cities residents and newcomers alike
can agree — our area offers a plethora of events,
sights and sounds to keep us busy all year round.
FOX CITIES Magazine’s annual Hot List of staff picks
pays homage to those extra-special aspects of life in the
Valley that we wouldn’t want to live without.
By Amelia Compton Wolff
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AFGHANI EATS
At first glance, Queen Bee on College
Avenue in Appleton may look like any
midwestern diner in small town America,
but a closer inspection might just yield some
interesting (and international) results.
Every Thursday during the lunch hour,
Queen Bee plates up authentic Afghani
cuisine for diners who crave something a
little less standard than egg salad on toast for
their midday meal.
Owners Noor and Jennie Baha started
offering the option one day a week in
response to customer requests after they
learned of Noor’s Afghani heritage. Jennie
reiterates that contrary to popular belief,
Afghani food doesn’t exploit heat the way
other Asian cuisines do.
“It’s not spicy food, just well-seasoned,”
she says. “They use lots of tomato-based
sauces and yogurt. Fans of Indian food should
definitely give it a try because both use a lot
of interesting spice combinations.”
For $10.55, adventurous eaters get a full
array of Afghani dishes from the pre-planned
menu including an appetizer, salad, basmati
rice, a meat dish (typically beef or chicken),
a vegetable and dessert. If you require some
help navigating the menu, the friendly,
yellow-clad staff is always willing to lend a
hand.
“They’ve learned the words so they
are really good at explaining everything
to the customers,” Jennie says.
LEXICOGRAPHY LEGACY
Atlas Coffee Mill owners Larry and
Sue Bogenschutz had no idea what the
attic of their late 19th century home
would have in store for them. As it
turns out, it was an enormous,
corduroy-clad, 7,046-page
Century Dictionary that
would become one of Atlas’s
most recognizable relics.
After becoming the
historic home’s third owners
in 1982, the Bogenschutzs
discovered that their thirdfloor
attic housed a museum’s
worth of artifacts and
memorabilia including
postcards, letters and
numerous books including a
“Revised and Enlarged
Edition” of the Century
Dictionary dated 1914.
The dictionary struck a
chord with Sue, who sees it as
a connection to her late
father’s past. Both he and the
behemoth book share Chicago as their
birthplace. Despite its girth of 9.25 inches
wide and 12.25 inches long, Larry lugged the
book through moves and more, finally finding
a home for it at Atlas Coffee Mill near a
window overlooking the Fox River.
“[The dictionary] became the
‘go-to book’ for family and
guests alike, settling
disputes about spelling,
word usage and more,”
Sue says. “Many who
pass through our doors
can be found pouring
over the pages,
looking for a new word
for the day or finding
an answer to an all
important question.”
Scrabble junkies and
Words with Friends
addicts, you may have found
your new hangout.
POP CULTURE
Menasha natives and childhood friends
Dave Talo and John Mathison have found
new careers in a thing of their past: glass
bottle soda.
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After being laid off from his job as an
aircraft mechanic, Talo took a leap of faith to
pursue his own returnable bottling company.
Mathison left his banking career to join
forces with Talo and the pair founded Flavor
8 Bottling in New London in February 2011.
The twelfth returnable bottle company
in the country, Flavor 8 soda is bottled on a
vintage bottling line that has been painted
sea foam green for good measure. Talo and
Mathison are committed to upholding the
impression most people have of oldfashioned
glass bottle soda—that it’s just,
well, better.
“We chose to use mixes without caffeine
and sweeten the soda with real sugar,” Talo
says. “Not
to mention the
returnable bottle
method is eco-friendly
and sustainable.”
Flavor 8 soda is available throughout the
Fox Cities at Cedar Creek, Niemuths
Southside Market and Flanagan’s in
Appleton, Club Liquor in Menasha and
Cellars Wine and Spirits in Neenah. The
eight flavors (grape, orange, cherry, black
cherry, lime, fruit punch, blue raspberry and
cream soda) can be mixed and matched to
your heart’s delight in cases of 24. A $10
deposit on your first purchase allows you to
“rent” the bottles for a lifetime.
But the nostalgia of the product is
something neither Talo nor Mathison could
ever put a price on.
“You just get this smacky sense of
yesterday and, man, it tastes good,”
Mathison says.

IN AFARRO-WAY LAND…
By far away we mean Europe, Italy
specifically, the homeland of this tasty little
grain known as farro that remains largely unused
in the Fox Cities. Gordon Cole, owner of The
Olive Cellar in Appleton, hopes to change all
that. As Northeast Wisconsin’s only supplier of
farro whole grain, he is well on his way.
“Farro has a nice nutty flavor to it,” he says.
“It’s much healthier for you and has more fiber
than other grains. Really it’s a tastier version of
whole wheat, but people just don’t know about
it.”
The unhybridized ancestor of modern
wheat, this cereal grain has a hearty flavor that
has been receiving rave reviews from culinary
professionals on this side of the pond not only
for its flavor, but also for its health potential.
Farro is a good source of protein and vitamins A,
B, C and E. Because of its low gluten levels and
digestibility, farro can sometimes be eaten by
those who are gluten-intolerant.
Cole suggests using farro instead of barely in
soups and incorporating it into salads. The light
brown grain also makes a great alternative to
pasta and rice, and can also be prepared like
risotto when it’s called “farrotto.”
CALL OF THE WILD
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean we
can’t be daydreaming of how to spend our
summer days, when temperatures break 30
degrees and daylight extends past 4 p.m.
St. Brendan’s Inn, located in downtown
Green Bay, offers lodging, accommodations,
authentic Irish food, drink and music –
all in an elegant, yet comfortable setting.
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This spring when the ice begins to thaw, why
not trek to Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve in
Appleton to experience a brush with local
wildlife? As if the name doesn’t say it all, Turtle
Pond located just off the Nature Center, boasts
one of the areas greatest assortment and sheer
number of turtles that may just swim up to greet
you. All you need to do is tempt them with a
little food.
The Preserve’s Executive Director Randy
Tuma explains that for 50 cents visitors may
purchase a cup of amphibian food pellets, scatter
them on the water’s surface then let nature take
its course.
“Once the pellets hit you’ll see the wildlife
react,” he says. “Bullheads come up first and
create the excitement and shortly after the
turtles of the pond will make an appearance.”
From painted to snapping, the turtles will
float to the surface for a piece of the action and
it is truly a sight to see. A new floating dock
installed this fall will bring visitors even closer to
the action.
“Everyone can get involved, young or old,”
Tuma says. “It’s a great family activity.”
E IS FOR E-BOOK EQUALITY
Kindle users, your day has come. Until
recently, e-book downloads from the 17 libraries
that make up the Wisconsin Public Library
Consortium (WPLC) were available for almost
every device except the Kindle. That all
changed in late September when WPLC and
Overdrive announced access to Kindle e-books
for patrons with a valid
library card. Kindle users
and those running the
Kindle application on
their smartphones,
personal or tablet
computers may now
access downloadable
e-books from their
library’s catalog or
digital download
page.
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users out there, now that the service is available
to them is a big deal,” says Joe Bongers, head of
adult services at Menasha Public Library.
Bongers points out that just as with hard
copies, e-books are limited to anywhere from
one to five copies per library, so placing indemand
titles on hold is still advised. An email
will alert you when the e-book is available and
loans last either seven or 14 days, after which
the e-book will simply be removed from your
device—overdue fines begone! Neenah Public
Library also offers several Kindles and Nooks
preloaded with titles for a two-week checkout.
“With more than 5,000 titles available for
download, there’s really something for
everybody,” Bongers says. “We see this as just
another way to connect people with books.”
Check with your library to learn more about
e-reader informational workshops offered such
as Neenah Public Library’s Tech Talk Tuesdays.
Appleton Public Library Audiovisiual Librarian
Diana Sandberg encourages patrons seeking ereader
help to schedule a demonstration of
several library-owned devices.
TABLESIDE TEQUILA
One of Appleton’s newest south of the
border staples, Sangria’s Mexican Grill, is
bringing a lot to the Fox Cities’ culinary table—
quite literally in fact.
Widely celebrated for their gigantic menu
featuring everything from burritos and tacos to
elegant seafood and salads, Sangria’s is also
making a name for themselves by offering the
area’s first tableside margaritas.
“We love fine tequila. Here we cook
and season with it, but our favorite is
drinking it,” says Shirley Gregory, Sangria’s
co-owner along with Luis Vazquez and her
daughter, Sarah Gregory. “Bringing
margaritas to the table takes it from eating
out to a dining experience.”
Servers arrive tableside with a tray
loaded with all the makings for some
serious margaritas including three
categories of tequila—silver, anejo and
reposado—along with a variety of
liqueurs and fresh fruit. After a lesson in

Mexican heritage
and tequila, guests
can custom design
a blend all their
own. With upwards
of 30 varieties of
tequila in house at
any given time,
there will be
something to
please any palate.
A combination
of Southern
elegance (Gregory
is a Virginia native)
and the warmth
of a Mexican
hacienda gives Sangria’s an inviting, homey feel.
So much so that it may not be unusual for the
staff to pull up a chair.
“When I see [the margaritas] at the table it
makes me want to just sit down and join in,”
Gregory says.
THE CROWN OF CARS
Steve Pratt turned his lifelong love of
vintage cars into his business’s means of
mobile advertising, in the process
marrying two of his biggest passions both
of which happen to be on wheels. Pratt
co-owns Cranked Bike Studio in Neenah
along with Gina
Vendola and Steve
Scherck.
Cruise past the
Cranked Studio
located on Main
Street and chances are
good you’ll get a glimpse of the
gleaming vintage Chrysler parked
out front. Pratt purchased the 1962 Chrysler
Imperial Crown 4-door (referred to as simply
“The Crown”) in an online auction that cost
him $4,500 and a trip to Illinois.
But The Crown isn’t just another pretty
grille. This beauty is a multitasker. In addition to
transporting bikes to and from events as well as
participating in car shows, The Crown serves as
Cranked’s sole form of advertising in the mobile
form. Pretty fitting if you ask us.
Not to mention that over the past two and a
half years, The Crown, outfitted with graphics
by WG Incorporated, has become a recognizable
Neenah landmark.
“We’ve had so many people recognize our
business by that car,” Pratt says. “If I’m giving
someone directions to the shop they’ll say ‘Oh
the place with the car in front.’”
EXTRA HAPPY HOUR(S)
Meaning “attention” in Polish, Uwagi has
certainly garnered plenty of that in the Fox
Cities. The free smartphone application offers
users exclusive deals at bars and restaurants
throughout the Valley, which can include
anything from buy one, get one beverages to
discounted dishes.
Users simply launch the app to see which bars
and restaurants are currently running deals on the
Uwagi network. Deals are redeemed by scanning
a QR code or entering a code word
provided by the bar owner.
Robert Millay, CEO of the
Neenah-based multimedia
advertising and marketing
c o m p a n y ,
recognized
a need
for relevant
targeted marketing after
opening his restaurant, 5 Generations
Sports Bar and Grill in Neenah. After two years
of research and product development, Millay
launched Uwagi which currently has 61 owners
all of whom are Wisconsin residents.
“We’ve been doing it for six months and
have tens of thousand of users already. Our goal
is to go national with our company,” says Millay,
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who currently has markets throughout
Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan.
But the smartphone application isn’t all
Uwagi has to offer. Millay has plans for future
technology involving vehicles and television.
“With technology, you could start a business
from your basement and be successful if you have
the right idea,” Millay
says. “I don’t think
there’s any reason you
need to be in any
other area but your
home town. There
aren’t restrictions
with technology.”
FEATURING
THE FOX
The Fox Cities
may feel a little
more like Hollywood
come April. That’s
when the independent film
“Waterwalk” is set to debut in Appleton with a
special premiere event the week of April 9, 2012
to coincide with the Fox Cities Book Festival.
“Waterwalk” is based on Steven Faulkner’s
book “Waterwalk: A Passage of Ghosts,” which
recounts his and his teenage son Justin’s
incredible true story of retracing the historic
route of French explorers Marquette and Joliet,
up the Fox River, to the Wisconsin River and
eventually the Mississippi.
The majority of “Waterwalk” was shot in
35 Wisconsin locations including Kimberly,
Neenah, Menasha, Combined Locks,
downtown Oshkosh, the town of Appleton and
on the Fox River between Green Bay and the
lower Appleton dam.
“The movie showcases Wisconsin scenery
along the Fox River,” says Roger Rapoport the
movie’s producer and co-screenwriter. “It will be
very recognizable to a local audience.”
The movie, which began production in
August 2010 and wrapped in September 2011,
will be shown on roughly 200 screens with
support from Marcus Theaters. Rapoport, who
resides in Muskegon, Michigan, was continually

impressed with the willingness of Fox Cities
residents to help make the production a success.
“Wisconsin is just a dream place to work and
fabulous place to shoot a movie,” he says.
Stay tuned to waterwalkthemovie.com for
more details on Appleton’s premiere event
this April.
SUSHI-GO-ROUND
Saporro Sushi in Buchanan offers diners all
the benefits of a sushi buffet, with one added
convenience—the perfectly rolled morsels of
seaweed enshrouded goodness are delivered by
boat.
“It’s super fast if you need a quick lunch. We
can have you in and out in 20 minutes,” says
Crystal Schuster, head server at Saporro Sushi.
“Kids love picking the plates off the boats as
they pass.”
Plates are color-coded by price ranging from
$.99 to $3.99 and contain usually two pieces of
sushi such as California rolls, tuna, teriyaki
chicken and shrimp tempura rolls, to name a
few. They pass by diners seated around the
oval moat, complete with a current, that
opens in the middle. Owner Jonathan Li
and chef Cindy Wang stand within so
guests can witness the sushi wizardry
taking place.
Diners are encouraged to pick
what they like and request more
of their favorites. At the end of
your meal, the plates are
simply added up to produce the
bill.
“There’s really nothing like
it around,” Schuster says.
“Sitting at a sushi bar watching
the chefs make the food is fun, but
this offers another element.”
NIGHT OF THE
LIVING VINYL
Nostalgia is back in a big way. Sunday Night
Vinyl at Fox River House in downtown
Appleton embraces the sounds of today played
by the means of yesteryear.
Sunday Night Vinyl started as a way for
regular customer Luke Vannest to spend some
time with his girlfriend at their favorite haunt
on their night off. Previously Fox River House
was dark on Sundays, but at Vannest’s
prompting, bar owner Patti Coenen decided to
open her doors for the cause.
At first Vannest would bring his own
equipment, but eventually Coenen invested in
turntables and mixers then let her staff and
patrons run the show. The old-school musical
events now occur year-round from 8 p.m. until
bar close and feature various drink specials.
“It’s an eclectic group, the people that come
in and the music that’s played,” Coenen says. “I
have a younger group that adamantly collects
vinyl records. It’s amazing how many new
releases they get.”
Record lovers are encouraged to bring their
favorites, new and old, for an “open mic” style
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evening of music sharing. Take your turn at the
tables or just sit
back and listen
to the sets of
others.
“It’s a fun
i n t e r a c t i v e
thing and it
c h a n g e s
t h r o u g h o u t
the night,”
Coenen says.
“You hear the
whole gamut
of genres.”
FOOD TRUCK
PHENOMENON
The Fox Cities has been experiencing food
truck fever since this past summer’s debut of both
Kangaroostaurant and Grilled Tease, the
Valley’s first two mobile munchie establishments.
Grilled Tease owner Tina Farron has carved
her niche in Neenah, offering residents custom
built grilled cheese sandwiches in addition to
tacos, wraps, burgers and soups as well as her
own gourmet cupcake line, Sweatea Cakes.
Kangaroostaurant owners Jay and Kelly Barnes
have been serving the
Fox Cities their elevated
versions of classic
comfort food to rave
reviews. Both eateries
prize locally sourced
products whenever
possible and aim to offer
unexpected fare to the
food truck crowd.
New to the scene
this fall is Ben Gorges’
beef-mobile, Vaccabond.
“Vacca” is Latin for
“cow,” and this new
word devised by Gorges

himself means “a drifter who roams around and
sells ridiculously delicious burgers.”
Gorges sees the success of Valley food trucks
as indicative of the kind of business connection
that many consumers crave.
“I love the vibe food trucks add to a
community,” Gorges says. “It’s a totally different
interaction with customers than a brick and
mortar restaurant. Depending on social media
keeps it really grassroots.”
Farron agrees that the real draw of the food
truck movement is the community it creates.
“[Food trucks] have a way of bringing people
together,” she says. “It gives people a chance to
socialize over food.”
A DOCK OF ONE’S OWN
When the weather warms and the water
calls, some Fox River rats may notice a couple
new additions to the shores, if they haven’t
already.
As a way to encourage use of our abundant
waterways, the Fox River Navigational System
Authority (FRNSA) installed two new floating
docks on a trial basis this past July, one in
Appleton and one in Little Chute.
“We’d been operating Appleton locks on the
weekends over the summer, but there was not
a lot of usage at that
point,” says Harlan
Kiesow, CEO at
FRNSA. “There
wasn’t a place to get
out of the boat
when you’re going
through the system.”
The commercial
quality docks are
intended for principle
use by boaters, but
kayakers and canoers
are encouraged to
partake as well. The
40-foot-long dock in
Little Chute is located at the base of Mill Street
and the 100-foot-long dock in Appleton is
situated upstream of the Old Oneida Street
bridge.
“We looked at creating destinations so folks
can not only go through the systems, but
also stop and see what communities
have to offer,” says Bob Stark,
administrative assistant at FRNSA, who
points out the Downtown Trolley stops
near the Appleton dock for easy College
Avenue access during the summer.
Stark is pleased with the use the
docks have already seen and hopes to see
more area residents take advantage of
them this summer for “fishing,
boating, canoeing, kayaking
or just plain relaxation.”
APPLETON ROOTS
In February 2010, four
Appleton area residents with
a passion for the past formed
what would eventually become
the Appleton Historical
Society. Appleton native Mark
Moderson, who sits on the
board of directors, approached
several people he knew with an
interest in Appleton history and
discovered the desire for a formal
group to preserve the city’s history and
make it accessible to the public.
“I knew of the Outagamie County Historical
Society, but I thought it would be nice to have
things going on month to month with interested
people,” Moderson says.
The group meets on the third Wednesday of
every month (expect December) at 7 p.m. in
Atlas Coffee Mill. At the January 18 meeting,
Chloe Siamof, a senior at Appleton West High
School and founder of Appleton West History
Club, will discuss the history of the school. On
December 3 and again on March 3, 2012, the
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Society will host a History Fair to coincide with
the Downtown Appleton Indoor Farm Market.
Community members are invited to set up their
own Appleton collections for others to view.
Stop by the main floor of the Zuleke
Building on College Avenue to view a
sampling of the Appleton Historical
Society’s collection in the lobby
display case.
COFFEE FOUR WAYS
At Seth’s Coffee in Little Chute,
coffee lovers can take their pick from
an array of four different brewing
methods: the popular pour-over bar,
traditional French press, the Chemex or
siphon brew. Each method has its place, as
well as its advantages. Possibly the least
known of the four brewing methods is
the siphon brew.
Maybe it does look like a device
that would go unnoticed in the
background of a “Breaking Bad”
episode, but at a coffee shop it kind of
sticks out. A lower glass globe is attached
to a stand that sits hovering above a
butane gas burner that when lit, brings
the water to a boil. Working like a
French press, the grounds in the brew
chamber above are fully immersed in
the water, and as it cools, the globe
creates a vacuum effect to suck the coffee
through the filter.
“It’s a full immersion brew, so there’s lots of
flavor, but the coffee runs through a cloth filter
instead of a metal filter. Cloth filters let more
flavor through than paper, but not as much
sediment as a metal filter,” owner Seth Lenz
explains. “The result is an incredibly clean cup
with lots of flavor.”
While the contraption may look
intimidating at first, one sip of the delicate
coffee it produces will have you swooning (and
craving more of that natural caffeine buzz).

Healthcare
Medical Marvels
By Amelia Compton Wolff
Small medical advancements making a big difference
in the lives of patients
S
ize matters, especially when it comes to
the medical field. From miniscule incisions to
tiny titanium cages, the newest developments
in health care may not look like big stuff, but
their impact is huge.
A NEW OUTLOOK
Janet Beier recognized people by their
shoes. Not in the sense that she had a
footwear obsession, but it becomes
inevitable when your eyes are fixed on the
ground.
Beier, 66, of Princeton had been
suffering from arthritis in her neck and
back and in 2006 underwent surgery in
hopes of alleviating the pain.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.
The surgery, where too much bone and
ligament at multiple levels of the neck
were removed, caused Beier to develop
instability resulting in malalignment.
By early 2010, Beier had developed what is known
as a “swan neck deformity” that made it impossible for
her to hold her head upright. The bones in Beier’s
neck had fused into one solid piece in the wrong
alignment, causing her chin to nearly touch her chest.
(To envision Beier’s unchanging position, picture
someone bowing their head in prayer or a chastised
child hanging his head in shame.)
“People always asked me how I drove,” Beier
recalls. “I remember
looking through the
top part of the
steering wheel,
because that’s the
only way I could see.
The only thing I
could really do well is
vacuum.”
By the time Beier
was recommended to
NeuroSpine Center
of Wisconsin in Appleton in the spring of 2010 she
had tried everything to correct the problem —
therapy, anti-inflammatory medicine, chiropractic
care — but nothing worked. She spent the summer in
rehabilitation with Dr. Richard Staehler, a physiatrist
at NeuroSpine.
After months of conservative physical therapy
with little improvement, Dr. Tom Wascher, a
neurosurgeon at NeuroSpine, decided the next step
was to attempt corrective surgery. Beier’s case was one of
the worst Dr. Wascher had seen over his 20-year career.
“Her life was completely going downhill,” Dr.
Wascher says of Beier’s condition. “Not only was she
having a lot of neck pain, but she was developing signs
of spinal cord compression.”
Dr. Wascher performed the three hour surgery at
Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah on
September 1, 2010. After an incision was made down
the right side of Beier’s neck, Dr. Wascher broke the
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Dr. Wascher and Beier review the surgical procedure’s successful results.
neck in five places in order to mobilize and extend
each segment. In between each segment, bone
marrow-filed titanium cages, each about the size of a
pencil easer, were inserted in order to recreate a
natural spine curvature. A titanium plate with screws
was also placed to assist in the recreation of a
curvature.
One surgical advantage was the use small acidetched
titanium cages that promote bone formation
by stimulating bone cells. The cages are etched to
stimulate bone fusion and bone is able to grow
through and around
them to create one
solid segment. This
results in superior
fixation and less postoperative
pain than in
the past.
“This is
something that’s
new and people
are finally
coming around to
the idea of using
these acid-etched
t i t a n i u m
products because
they work so well
in promoting
bone growth,”
Dr. Wascher
says. “In days
gone by we’d
have to use bone
from the patient’s hip
which causes a lot of pain or
bone from a bone bank where you
Titanium cages and screws
were used to recreate a
natural spine curvature.

always run a higher risk of infection. These cages are perfectly
sterile and chemically pure.”
The feather light, yet exceptionally strong metal cages won’t
set off metal detectors or distort MRI imaging; two additional
advantages of these tiny miracles.
Beier was released after only two days in the hospital. She
spent the next few months wearing a supportive neck brace, but
just a little more than a year after her surgery, Beier stands tall and
is able to face the world again. She has to avoid riding motorcycles
and rollercoasters, even Thunder Mountain at Disney World (she
asked), but for the most part life is back to normal for Beier.
“I had no quality of life before the surgery,” Beier says. “Now I
have no pain in my neck at all. I feel like I got my life back.”
POCKET-SIZED PEACE OF MIND
At first glance, GE Healthcare’s new Vscan appears to be some
sort of iPod shuffle/smartphone hybrid. But witness the device in
action at a prenatal exam and soon you’ll understand exactly what
it’s capable of.
This new visualization tool with ultrasound technology has
the ability to bring peace of mind to expectant mothers in
the Valley while redefining prenatal care.
Throughout an average pregnancy two
ultrasounds are performed—one at the eight to 10
week mark and again at about 20 weeks. The time
spent in between scans can often be nerve
wrecking for mothers who may not feel fetal
movement yet, so the Vscan can
be used as part of a
patient’s routine
obstetric care at
no added
cost.
“Until
about 18 weeks
of pregnancy, most
mothers haven’t felt the baby move,” says
Jackie Saunders, ultrasound technologist at Women’s Care of
Wisconsin in Neenah where the Vscan is now being used. “The
Vscan is such a fine way for mothers and babies to connect while
reassuring them that things are progressing normally.”
The Vscan is compact and lightweight, designed to slip easily
into a lab coat pocket. It opens like a flip phone and is about the
same size. The user interface is controlled by just the physician’s
thumb. Connected to the device is the transducer that is placed
against the mother’s pelvic region and sends sound waves to the
fetus that come back as information. The screen shows realtime
imaging in two dimensions of the maternal pelvis with the option
of adding color flow to image blood vessels.
The Vscan, though small and portable, is able to asses fetal
position, growth, heartbeat and even bleeding in pregnancy. The
diagnostic information it reveals can help physicians make more
informed decisions on the proper care a patient requires.
For mothers-to-be, there is no putting a price on that.
Women’s Care of Wisconsin patient and first-time expectant
mother Ashlee Dishmon of Winneconne has had three Vscans
throughout the first 20 weeks of her pregnancy.
“It’s really reassuring,” she says. “You actually get to see your
baby growing and see the heart beating. We even got to see the
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baby scratching its head. You can’t see that
with a stethoscope.”
The Vscan can be especially comforting to
infertility patients and women who have
experienced miscarriages or atopic
pregnancies in the past.
“The best part about the Vscan is that
nobody waits to find out they have a nice,
healthy baby,” says Women’s Care of
Wisconsin physician Dr. Michelle
Koellermeier. “I can show a patient who is
questioning that they have a beautiful, healthy
baby in a matter of seconds.”
MINIMALLY-INVASIVE MIRACLES
Hortonville resident Laurie Friedman
Fannin had been living with severe abdominal
pain, cramping and repeated infections due to
diverticular disease for more than five years
when she decided enough was enough.
Diverticulitis occurs when the small pouches
in the lining of the colon, or large intestine,
that bulge outward through weak spots
become inflamed.
“I put off surgery because I had heard such
incredible horror stories,” Fannin, 54, says. “But
the diverticulitis flare-ups had gotten more
frequent and worse. Eventually I was such a
mess I decided I didn’t have a choice anymore.”
In September 2011 Fannin visited Dr.
Christopher Wagner, a general surgeon at St.
Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, where she
learned about the latest second-generation da
Vinci Surgical System on which Dr. Wagner
had been recently trained. St. Elizabeth’s
Hospital has been offering robotic surgery
since the summer of 2010, having conducted
180 procedures to date.
This robot-assisted surgical system allows
for more control, dexterity and precision than
traditional surgery while only requiring
incisions of one to two centimeters. The
system consists of a surgeon's console, a
patient cart with four robotic arms, a 3D highdefinition
visioning system and operating
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The da Vinci Surgical System
instruments. The surgeon sits at the console
operating hand controls and foot pedals while
viewing a highly magnified 3D image of the
body’s interior.
The system only responds to the surgeon’s
input and never makes decisions on its own,
translating hand, wrist and finger movements
to the miniaturized instruments at the patientside
cart. The robot can even be scaled so, for
example, for every five centimeters the
surgeon moves the robot moves one
centimeter. The result is greater accuracy and
precise movements.
“Robotic surgery enables us to get to places
in the body that we couldn’t get to previously,”
Dr. Wagner explains. “We either had to make
bigger incisions or simply couldn’t do it. Now
it’s a smaller incision, less pain, quicker
recovery, a decreased hospital stay and
decreased cost.”
Fannin underwent Dr. Wagner’s first
robot-assisted colon resection later that
month where a foot-long section of her colon
was removed. Four incisions, the largest being
two inches in length, were made on her lower
and upper abdomen as well as above the belly
button. The 3D visualization allowed Dr.
Wagner to be fully immersed in the operating
field and the wristed operating instruments,
while only the size of a nickel, offered greater
dexterity than a human hand.
While robotic surgery makes the
procedure itself easier to perform, one of its
greatest advantages is in post-operative
recovery.
“I went back to work in a hair over two
weeks,” says Fannin, who credits her quick
recovery to the minimally invasive technology
as well as the knowledgeable St. Elizabeth’s
staff. “It was nothing short of amazing. I didn’t
realize how bad I had been feeling until I
actually felt good.”
Dr. Peter Johnson, a gynecologic
oncologist at Aurora Health Center in
Neenah, explains that the future of minimallyinvasive
surgery is in single-incision

Rays of Hope
The HOYA ConBio MedLite C6 Medical
Laser System at Fox Valley Plastic Surgery &
Renaissance Center in Oshkosh is now making
patients with tattoo remorse a little more
hopeful.
“Tattoo removal lasers have been used for a
while, but up until recently we’ve only been
able to remove darker inks like black and
blue,” says Cindy Augsburger, registered nurse
and clinical supervisor at Fox Valley Plastic
Surgery & Renaissance Center. “With this new
technology we are able to remove more ink
colors like greens, violets and reds.”
Lasers of
the past
were only
effective
on dark
inks
because
they more readily absorbed the laser’s energy.
The MedLite C6 Medical Laser has multiple
wave lengths that allow physicians to treat
multicolored tattoos, as different wavelengths
are used on each color ink. The laser’s highpowered
pulses vibrate and shatter the tattoo
ink which the body’s natural filters absorb and
eventually eliminate from the body.
Depending on the size and location of the
tattoo, anywhere from three to 12 treatments
may be required. The new laser also results in
less potential scarring, but many patients most
appreciate the convenience.
“It’s noninvasive and simple,” Augsburger says.
“After the treatment, you can continue with
normal a day at work.”
pain relief based on what activities are being performed throughout the day.
Diane Vanderlin, neurosurgical nurse practitioner at Neuroscience
Group, has seen great strides in the stimulator technology since it was
originally developed in the 1960’s.
“Technology advances have made the implant much smaller as well
as more comfortable and user-friendly for patients,” she says. “Older
technology permitted only two electrodes, but now it allows for 16
electrodes to cover a greater area of pain.”
Spinal cord stimulators offer patients a variety of
benefits. Unlike many treatment options, electrodes
may be temporarily placed to allow patients the
chance to test drive the treatment. Many people have
found they end up reducing or eliminating pain
medications, in turn limiting their adverse side effects.
Most importantly, a neurostimulator can greatly
improve a patient’s quality of life, sleep patterns and
exercise tolerance.
“This technology has seen unbelievable progress,” Vanderlin
says. “It allows the patient to be more independent and in control.”
laparoscopic surgery (SILS). This
approach, which has been offered at
Aurora BayCare in Green Bay for the
past year, requires only one inch-long
incision at the patient’s navel.
Hysterectomies and many other
gynecological procedures are being
performed this way and offer advantages
such as minimal scarring, less pain and
blood loss as well as faster recovery.
“There’s work being done to adopt
SILS to robotic surgery. Developing the
advanced instrumentation that works
through a single robotic port is the next
frontier,” says Dr. Johnson, who has
performed more than 800 roboticassisted
procedures. “This would make
the likelihood of one incision with even
less pain and discomfort a reality.”
OUTSMART PAIN
Chronic pain no longer needs to be
suffered in silence. When conservative
treatments, such as medication and
therapy, have failed, physicians at the
Neuroscience Group in Neenah may
recommend a neurostimulator system to
treat limb and back pain.
The system includes an implantable
device, about the size of a pager, that
delivers mild electrical pulses to the
spinal cord inhibiting pain signals from
reaching the brain. These signals are
replaced with a mild tingling sensation
that covers the area where pain would
have been felt.
The device’s battery is surgically
placed under the skin, usually in the
upper buttocks, and the paddle with
electrodes is placed close to the nerves
in the upper back. Patients are then able
to control the strength and location of
stimulation with a handheld
programmer. This allows for customized
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Fall Prevention Helps
Maintain Independence
Statistics show 3 out of 10 adults over the
age of 69 fall each year, making falls a
leading cause of loss of independence
among the senior population. Educating
yourself about prevention is one of the
most important things you can do for
yourself or a loved one.
Common treatable health problems and
hazards that increase a persons risk of
falling include:
• Difficulty walking or moving around
• Medications
• Foot problems or unsafe footwear
• Vision problems
• Hazards such as throw rugs and excessive
clutter in the home
If you are having balance issues related to
pain and stiffness, or are not able to be as
active as you once were, seeing a physical
therapist who specializes in balance
problems can help you safely regain your
independence. The therapists at Peabody
Manor use the Biodex Balance System, a
piece of equipment that identifies
individual deficits in weight shifting and
balance reactions. Therapists can then
design a program to meet your specific
needs in order to reduce your risk.
Assessing risk factors and an exercise plan
that strengthens balance has been shown
to be the most effective way of helping
adults avoid falls.
Peabody Manor offers state-of-the-art
short-term rehabilitation in their new
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Dining
All Grown Up
Food to bring out the kid in you
Just because you’re a “grown-up” doesn’t mean you can’t
enjoy the foods you loved as a kid. FOX CITIES Magazine has
found restaurants that are revamping dishes usually seen on
the children’s menu. Relive your childhood with these
sophisticated dishes and drinks that cater to even the pickiest
of gastronomes.
Mac & Cheese, Please!
The phrase “kid food” probably inspires
thoughts of wagon-wheel macaroni garnished in
a powdered cheese sauce, but local restaurants in
the Fox Cities have put a gourmet spin on this
iconic staple so it’s no longer just for the under
12 crowd.
Green Gecko Grocer & Deli in Appleton is
the front-runner for changing up the basic
macaroni and cheese with its weekly feature of
different specialty cheeses, meats and other
gourmet ingredients. One famously featured
pasta is creamy baked noodles mixed with
smoked pheasant, smoked gouda and aged 10
year-old cheddar cheese.
“People love it because it’s comfort food,”
says owner Bob Wall, who also notes the seasonal
appeal of the dish. “On a cold day, there’s
nothing like a steaming bowl of mac and cheese.”
As to the inspiration for his cheesy
concoctions, Wall notes that the ideas “just
come to him.” The mac and cheese dishes he
makes change frequently, sometimes made with
bleu or feta cheese and various smoked meats.
With these ever-changing recipes, customers can
find new twists on the classic dish every week.
“Adults can better appreciate my dishes
because they have more sophisticated
ingredients,” comments Wall. “Kids don’t
necessarily like smoked meats, aged cheeses or
unconventional vegetables.”
The number of places to
find “grown-up” macaroni and
cheese like the ones at Green
Gecko Grocer & Deli are
endless. In Andrew Commons
of Lawrence University, Eat at
Ed’s Diner invites diners to
make their own special
combination with a macaroni
and cheese bar offered every
other Monday. Students and
community members pick from
regular or chipotle cheese sauce
as well as an array of toppings
such as broccoli, ham or bacon
to top their macaroni noodles.
Customers crave the comfort of
Zuppas’ mac and cheese, made
gourmet with a special roux
sauce. The Neenah restaurant
uses American, cheddar, muenster and parmesan
cheeses blended together to make a delicious
dish. Additionally, in downtown Neenah,
Madhouse Grill serves an elegant mac and
cheese appetizer garnished with bacon and
granny smith apples.
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By Kaitlin Springmier
and Taylor Maccoux
Madhouse Mac N’ Cheese
Play with Your Food
Most kid-friendly dishes make mealtime fun
by combining playtime with sustenance.
Children love kicking the fork and knife habit
by using their hands to dig in.
Although requiring utensils, Fratellos
Waterfront Restaurant in Appleton offers a
Crunch Chicken Salad so kid-inspired, you
might just throw out the fork. Nestled on a bed
of romaine lettuce, baby spinach, red onion,
roma tomatoes and cucumbers, these crunch
Green Gecko’s Mac & Cheese with smoked pheasant, smoked gouda and cheddar.
chicken tenders will remind anyone of the
nuggets popular when they were kids.
“So many adults order chicken tenders,” says
Fratellos Corporate Chef Foster Deadman,
“because a lot of them like to be nostalgic and
not so serious about their food.”

Lawrence University’s macaroni and cheese bar.
What’s special about this seemingly simple
chicken dish? The breading of that crunchy
crust comes from an old favorite: the sugary
cereal Captain Crunch. The sweet and salty mix
of these chicken tenders are bound to bring out
the kid in you — so much so that you might just
grab the tenders by hand.
Another utensil-free favorite for both
children and adults can be found in the
sandwich. Ladybugs Bistro on College Avenue
has perfected the art of the sandwich with
The Elvis (peanut butter,
chocolate chips and banana)
from Ladybugs Bistro.
paninis that cater to both children and adult
taste buds. This restaurant offers an upscale
menu based on the classic peanut butter and
jelly, grilled cheese and other childhoodinspired
sandwiches.
“Adults need higher-end ingredients with
more texture that kids probably shy away from,”
notes owner Susan Richards. “We try to take it
outside the box with a menu that appeals both
to children and their parents.”
Thinking about the parents and adults
coming into the restaurant led Richards to really
evaluate what her customers would enjoy seeing
as well as eating. She decided to aim toward
childhood favorites, but direct the menu toward
her target audience.
“This idea eventually spiraled into
sandwiches with kiddie names that can remind
adults of their childhoods,” Richards comments.
With titles such as Papa Smurf, Popeye,
Aladdin, Fraggle Rock, Sgt. Pepper and Mario
Bros, these paninis are whimsical,
delectable and reminiscent of many parent’s
favorite childhood figures.
Richards believes that customer
favorites include Turkey in a Jam and the
Speedy Gonzales, both based on the basic
turkey and cheese sandwich. While Turkey
in a Jam includes raspberry preserves, swiss
cheese and lettuce, the Speedy Gonzales
features guacamole, pepper jack, lettuce,
tomato and red onion.
“A lot of these ingredients aren’t
something you would normally think to put
in a turkey sandwich, but are really good,”
Richards says.
Richards’ favorite is the Popeye, which
includes herb cream cheese, parmesan,
artichoke, organic baby spinach and red onion.
Inspired by a basic grilled cheese, this out-ofthe-box
panini offers pizzazz with its
sophisticated cheeses and vegetables.
Many other Fox Valley restaurants are spicing
up their grilled cheese options. Kangaroostaurant,
a new Fox Valley favorite on wheels, offers a
Margarita Grilled Cheese which is partly inspired
by the kid’s sandwich and partly by a margarita
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do you feel is the most versatile nut
Q.What
that no good cook's pantry should be
without and why?
— Tom, Appleton
a. Before anybody else says it, I’ll have to
admit that I’m the most versatile nut in
my kitchen! Seriously though, this is an
intriguing question. Although my favorite
nut by far is a pecan, I’d have to say that
in my opinion the most versatile nut is an
almond. Almonds can be used in so many
preparations. They can be used whole,
chopped, sliced, slivered or ground. They
are an excellent ingredient in stir fries,
vegetable preparations and salads. They
work well with baked goods
like cookies, cakes and bars.
They can be ground up and
used as a crust on chicken
breasts and fish fillets.
Almond oil has a delicate
flavor and can be used as a
finishing ingredient or in
salad dressings. Roasted
almonds with a little salt are
a tremendously delicious
snack. Almonds can be found on the
breakfast table in many cereals and
granolas. Not to mention, almonds are one
of the top ten super foods for nutritional
value which is why I eat almond butter
almost every morning on my home-baked
whole wheat bread with my homemade
sugar-free cherry jam. (The cherries and
almonds compliment each other so well!)
To sum it up, I guess you could say I’m just
nuts about almonds!
Chef Jeffrey Igel is the chair of the Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Department at Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton. “Chef Jeff”
has spent his entire career in the restaurant and hospitality industry,
serving in many capacities.
salad. Made of fresh mozzarella, basil and
tomatoes between two slices of Mom and Pop’s
crusty Italian bread then sprinkled with
parmesan for a crunchy crust, this cheesy,
Italian grilled sandwich is a favorite with
customers. Although mostly a summer special,
this grown-up grilled cheese can be found yearround
in new versions. Each week,
Kangaroostaurant updates its grilled cheese
with new flavors and ingredients. Fajita grilled
cheese, anyone?
Got a Sweet Tooth?
What child’s dining excursion is
complete without a ride to candy town? It’s
true, every child’s favorite meal of the day is
dessert, and FOX CITIES Magazine can’t
help but agree with these delicious kidinspired
drinks and dishes.
Searching for an
unparalleled sugar rush? Look
no further than the
Melting Pot in
Appleton, which ups
the sugar ante by offering
chocolate by the pot.
Customers make their own
dishes by dipping fruits,
brownies, pound cake,
cheesecake and other delicious
bite-sized desserts into a variety of
flavorful chocolate-based fondues at
this one-of-a-kind restaurant.
To satisfy that
inner child, Melting
Pot Manager Fritz
VanStraten recommends the
S’mores dessert fondue, which
is so popular because it
“reminds adults of summer
and campfires.” This dessert
favorite includes a milk chocolate fondue
topped with marshmallow cream, flambeed
and garnished with graham cracker pieces.
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Twisted Chocolate
from Déjà Vu
Adult Dessert
For dessert cocktails that will have you
running for the playground, visit the cocktail
crafters at Déjà Vu in downtown Appleton.
Owner Kelly Koroll evolves his extensive
cocktail menu constantly, adding new drinks
when inspiration strikes. The menu currently
features drinks aptly named for your inner
child and flavored for the youngest of tongue
like the Scooby Snack, Oatmeal Cookie,
Twisted Chocolate, Butterscotch, Banana
Split and Strawberry Dream. The Scooby
Snack, which Koroll was inspired to make
from a shot that a customer ordered, is made
from a combination of coconut rum, midori
and pineapple juice; a juice-infused drink
that will get your sugar levels spiked.
“The drink is a childhood throwback.
Customers order it for the name and reorder it
because it tastes good,” Koroll says, “It’s
strong, but doesn’t taste like it’s strong.”
Another beverage sure to
satisfy the kid in you can be
found at Fox River House. The
bar on Walnut Avenue in
Appleton offers a variety of hard
ciders, craft beers, and most
recently, a new creation by Adult
Beverages aptly named Adult
Chocolate Milk. This delicious mix of
chocolate, caffeine and vodka packs a 40proof
punch. The creation was inspired by
a little after-hours mixology when Tracy
Reinhardt, co-owner of Adult Beverages,
spiked some chocolate milk with vodka one
night after her kids had gone to bed. Now
Reinhardt and her business partner,
Nikki Halbur, sell their product
with the slogan, “Re-taste your
youth. At 40 proof.”
But if beer’s more your flavor, try the
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout on tap, that, in
bartender Kate Kedrowski’s recommendation,
“goes great with a Nutter Butter.”

Antojitos Mexicanos 207 N. Richmond St.,
Appleton. 380-0244. A family-owned restaurant
downtown Appleton serving authentic Mexican
cuisine. Our recently remodeled dining room
might be small but we guarantee that the flavors
will be BIG! We offer a variety of traditional
dishes, such as huevos rancheros, sopes and
mole, and a handful of familiar favorites, like
burritos, fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas and
quesadillas! Go for the guacamole, which is made
right in front of your eyes. Mondays and
Wednesdays is 2-4-1 house margaritas all day
long! Come in for our lunch specials M–F,
11am–2pm. Open M–S, 11am–10pm; closed
Sunday. We also offer carry out!
Beefeaters British Grille & Ale House
2331 E. Evergreen Dr., Appleton. 730-8300.
The best thing this side of the pond! A Britishthemed
restaurant serving up classic pub dishes as
well as American favorites. Try the fish n’ chips
or shepherd’s pie–or enjoy our steaks, salads,
seafood, burgers, and sandwiches. Peruse our
“Brits to Yanks” dictionary while you wait.
You’ll love the cozy, pub-like atmosphere–and
the food!
Carmella’s: an Italian Bistro 716 N.
Casaloma Dr., Appleton. 882-4044. Authentic
Italian cuisine in a modest, European style
setting. The menu reflects the bistro philosophy:
simple, fresh and local ingredients are the stars of
the delicious dishes. Choose from fresh pastas,
meat and seafood entrees, appetizers, salads and
sandwiches any time of the day. Enjoy a classic
Italian meat and cheese plate for dinner or take
some home! The divine desserts are made in
house and the unique wine list spotlights Italian
wines. The atmosphere is lively and energetic
with a staff that is knowledgeable and welcoming.
2011 FOX CITIES Magazine’s Golden Fork
Award winner for Best Overall, Best Italian, Best
Cutting-Edge Cuisine, Best Presentation of
Entrée, Best Seafood, Best Salad Entrée, Best
Waitstaff and Best Dessert. Su–Th, 11am–9pm; F
& Sa, 11am–10pm. Reservations for parties of 6
or more. Consider Carmella’s for all of your party
needs. Our new private dining area is perfect for
small parties. Off site catering available, let us
bring the party to you! carmellasbistro.com
Cena 125 E. College Ave., Appleton 830-7820.
Cena of Appleton is charming downtown
Appleton with its contemporary interior and
fine, locally-sourced cuisine. The casual eatery
features a weekly fresh-never frozen fish special,
such as grilled steelhead trout or escolar. Enjoy
intimate live performances of jazz, blues and
other musical genres each and every weekend, for
which they won FOX CITIES Magazine’s Golden
Fork Award for Best Live Entertainment! Relax
with a local beer on tap or homemade red sangria.
Kitchen hours: Tu–Th, 5–9pm; F & Sa, 5–10pm.
cenarestaurant.net
Fuddruckers 110 S. Nicolet Rd., Appleton.
997-8060. It all begins with our Fuddruckers
Prime burger, made from fresh, never frozen
100% All-American Premium-Cut Beef. Then,
grilled to order, it’s served on a warm sesametopped
bun, baked from scratch in-house every
day. Fudds’ menu also includes great big salads,
kids meals and appetizers like Tricked Out
Nachos. 2011 Golden Fork Award winner for
“Best Burger.” Pick up a freshly baked cookie at
the bakery and stop by the game room to play!
We offer a party room for up to 40 people. Open
daily at 11am. fuddruckers.com
Good Company 110 N. Richmond St.,
Appleton. 735-9500. Located in a century-old
building in downtown Appleton, Good
Company is filled with antiques, memorabilia,
and artifacts. Whether having a cozy dinner in a
balcony booth, a business lunch in the garden
room, a get-together in the library or dining in
our French Quarter Sidewalk Café area, you’ll
always have a great time at Good Company
Restaurant. Our menu includes BBQ ribs, Italian,
Mexican, seafood, steaks, burgers and
sandwiches, salads, and much more. Stop in for
Happy Hour with complimentary tacos and
snacks, Wednesday Italian Night, Thursday
Mexican Night, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime
rib, or on Sunday when kids eat for $1.50.
The Madhouse Grill 124 W. Wisconsin Ave.,
Neenah. 886-1488. Located in downtown
Neenah’s historic Marketplace, The Madhouse
Grill serves the best of American cuisine using
local foods. From falafel and burgers, such as the
cabernet-cherry lamb burger, to entrées like
Prime CAB Steak Oscar and House smoked
brisket; tapas, such as, pulled pork tacos, salmon
croquettes and a tapas of the week (3 for $15);
handmade grilled pizzas. Enjoy the best beer
selection in Neenah and locally brewed Central
Waters beer on tap! Open M & Tu,
11:00am–2pm; W–Sa, 11:00am–9pm.
themadhousegrill.com
Winner of the 2011
FOX CITIES Magazine’s
Golden Fork Award
for Best Breakfast!
Open 6am–3pm Daily
Breakfast all day; Lunch 10:30am–3:00pm
3626 W. College Ave., Appleton
830-7600
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where to dine
Pullman’s at Trolley Square 619 Olde
Oneida St., Appleton. 830-7855. Enjoy
“sophisticated casual” dining on the waterfront in a
setting reminiscent of Grand Central Station.
Seafood and gourmet sandwiches figure
prominently on the menu, and an elevated bar
affords space for 100+ patrons to take in a river view.
And consider the Club Room, which seats 100, for
your next business event or special occasion.
St. Brendan’s Inn 234 S. Washington St.,
Green Bay. 884-8484. St. Brendan’s serves up
traditional and contemporary Irish dishes–tasty
on the tongue, filling, and wholesome for the
body and spirit–in our world-class Irish pub and
restaurant in a convenient downtown location.
Enjoy specialties such as grilled salmon, sautéed
mussels, shepherd’s pie, and Grandma Flanigan’s
Guinness pot roast in an elegant, yet comfortable,
plush European atmosphere. Now featuring a
new outdoor deck and six entrées under $12. We
hope you find our food flavorful and our service
warm! Enjoy a getaway at our cozy Irish Inn, from
just $89.50! Su–Th, 11:30am–9pm; F–Sa,
11:30am–10pm. saintbrendansinn.com
Vince Lombardi’s Steakhouse 333 W.
College Ave., Appleton. 733-8000. Located
inside the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. Honored
with the NFL’s Most Valuable Property (MVP)
Award in 2009. Extraordinary Steaks, Superb
Wines and Legendary Service. Enjoy world-class
dining set among Coach Lombardi’s personal
memorabilia and classic photos. Experience a
commitment to excellence in food, beverage and
service that is commensurate with the standards
of our namesake. The award-winning restaurant
features extraordinary USDA prime cuts of beef
and a wine list that Wine Spectator Magazine has
named “one of the most outstanding in the
world.” www.vincelombardisteakhouse.com
Zuppas 1540 S. Commercial St., Neenah (in
the Shops at Mahler Farm, next to Copps Food
Center). 720-5045. Our top-flight chef team led
by Chef Peter Kuenzi, urban cafeteria setting, and
penchant for local ingredients ensure that your
food is creative, fresh and ready fast. For
breakfast, lunch and dinner, Zuppas Café offers
chef-prepared soups, sandwiches, salads and
more. Enjoy handcrafted pastries and desserts
with coffee or take home a variety of fresh
prepared salads and entrees from our deli. M–F,
8am–8pm; Sa, 11am–3pm; closed Su. Visit
zuppas.com for daily specials.
OSHKOSH
700 N. Koeller St.
920.230.6818
2 for 1 Margaritas Mon & Thur
Featuring the Valley’s only
tableside Margaritas!
Kids eat free Sundays
in December
Purchase $25 gift card, get $5 free!
Private Party Room Available