December 2017

Enjoy an Active Life after 50

OUT ON
THE TOWN
Supper clubs ideal for a
night out
PHOTO BY GREG MELLIS

SEE PAGE 8

INSIDE: GEAR GUIDE BEHIND THE WHEEL FOOD TRAVEL SENIOR PROFILE SAVVY SENIOR
 FUN CALENDAR
THURSDAY, NOV. 30
Follow the Star: First Presbyterian
Church, 100 W. Presbyterian St.,
Shawano. 4-8 p.m. Ninth annual
nativity walk. View over 250 different
nativities. 715-526-3329.
Seniors Cribbage and Sheepshead
League: Lakeshore Lanes, 210
Airport Road, Shawano. 1-4 p.m.
Tuesdays through Thursdays. Play
one day or all three. Call Gary, 715-
584-7700.
FRIDAY, DEC. 1
Follow the Star: First Presbyterian
Church, 100 W. Presbyterian St.,
Shawano. 4-8 p.m. Ninth annual
nativity walk. View over 250 different
nativities. 715-526-3329.
Create Christmas Memories: An-
gies Main Cafe, 132 S. Main St.,
Shawano. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cookies,
candy, crafts, specialty breads and
children can make an ornament free.
Sponsored by the Church on the Hill
United Methodist Church.
Christmas On the Air: Audito-
rium, Rexford-Longfellow Elementary
School, 105 S. Clinton Ave., Clinton-
ville. 7 p.m. Produced by the Phoenix
Players. Tickets $10, $5 for ages 12
and younger. Tickets available online
at www.phoenixplayers.eventbrite.
com
SATURDAY, DEC. 2
Follow the Star: First Presbyterian
Church, 100 W. Presbyterian St.,
Shawano. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ninth
annual nativity walk. View over 250
different nativities. 715-526-3329.
Christmas On the Air: Audito-
rium, Rexford-Longfellow Elementary
School, 105 S. Clinton Ave., Clinton-
ville. 7 p.m. Produced by the Phoenix
Players. Tickets $10, $5 for ages 12
and younger. Tickets available online
at www.phoenixplayers.eventbrite.
com
SUNDAY, DEC. 3
Follow the Star: First Presbyterian
Church, 100 W. Presbyterian St.,
Shawano. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ninth
annual nativity walk. View over 250
different nativities. 715-526-3329.
Christmas On the Air: Audito-
rium, Rexford-Longfellow Elementary
2
SL
School, 105 S. Clinton Ave., Clinton-
ville. 2 p.m. Produced by the Phoenix
Players. Tickets $10, $5 for ages 12
and younger. Tickets available online
at www.phoenixplayers.eventbrite.
com
FRIDAY, DEC. 8
Christmas On the Air: Audito-
rium, Rexford-Longfellow Elementary
School, 105 S. Clinton Ave., Clinton-
ville. 7 p.m. Produced by the Phoenix
Players. Tickets $10, $5 for ages 12
and younger. Tickets available online
at www.phoenixplayers.eventbrite.
com
SATURDAY, DEC. 9
Christmas On the Air: Audito-
rium, Rexford-Longfellow Elementary
School, 105 S. Clinton Ave., Clinton-
ville. 7 p.m. Produced by the Phoenix
Players. Tickets $10, $5 for ages 12
and younger. Tickets available online
at www.phoenixplayers.eventbrite.
com
Joe Jencks: W9050 Broadway Road,
Shawano. 7 p.m. Part of the Cotter
Creek House Concert Series. 715-
853-6879
SUNDAY, DEC. 10
Christmas On the Air: Audito-
rium, Rexford-Longfellow Elementary
School, 105 S. Clinton Ave., Clinton-
ville. 2 p.m. Produced by the Phoenix
Players. Tickets $10, $5 for ages 12
and younger. Tickets available online
at www.phoenixplayers.eventbrite.
com
THURSDAY, DEC. 21
Shawano Area Writers: Elsie Engel
Reading Room, Shawano City-
County Library, 128 S. Sawyer St.,
Shawano. 10 a.m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 22
Senior Citizen Swim: Shawano Park
and Recreation Department, 220 E.
Division St. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free with
membership or $2 per day. 715-526-
6171.
SATURDAY, DEC. 30
Goodtime Special Bluegrass Band:
W9050 Broadway Road, Shawano. 7
p.m. Part of the Cotter Creek House
Concert Series. 715-853-6879
DECEMBER 2017
SENIOR PROFILE
Shawano man crochets to relax
By CAROL WAGNER
F
or about 35 years, Ed Retzlaff
has crocheted afghans, slippers,
caps, scarves, Packer hats, and
baby layettes.
Its relaxing, he said. Its a great zlaff said. I can do it sleeping.
hobby.
But he still likes to hunt and fish.
Retzlaff got started when an aunt
tried to teach his wife, Vi, how to cro-
chet but she got stuck. Since then Ret-
zlaff estimates he has made over 300
afghans. Every year he donates two of
them to their family reunion.
I give most of it away, he said.
I find pleasure seeing the smile on
somebodys face.
Retzlaff got first place at the Sha-
wano County Fair with a crocheted
wall hanging of The Lords Prayer. He
donated it to a church in Racine where
his nephew, Aaron Boerst, is the min-
ister.
He also made a Psalm 23 crocheted
wall hanging which he gave to a church
in Green Bay where his son, Timothy
Retzlaff, is a member. Timothy is in the
Army Reserves and has been in the
military for 30 years and is a correc-
tional officer in Green Bay.
DECEMBER 2017
SL
Retzlaff said it took him six years to
make both.
Often people will bring him the col-
or of yarn that they want him to make
something for them.
I never work with a pattern, Ret-
His wife verified that indeed he cro-
chets while resting his eyes.
Retzlaff and his sister, Brenda
Thomas, sell their crafts on their Face-
book page, One Guy, One Girl, Two
Hooks.
This was his first year at the St.
James Craft Fair. Retzlaff said he will
go back because, I know what sells
and doesnt sell.
He was born and raised in Shawano,
graduating from Shawano High School
in 1967. Retzlaff worked in Milwaukee
for two years and then returned to
Shawano where he made garage doors
PHOTO BY CAROL WAGNER
for Phenix Door Company for 23 years.
When it closed he worked at Heritage
Hardwoods for another 23 years..
He and his wife, Vi, have been mar-
ried 49 years and live in Shawano.
Along with their son, they have two
daughters, Theresa Novitski and An-
gie Retzlaff, five grandchildren and five Ed Retzlaff crochets a pink afghan at his home in Shawano. He has made many items over
great-grandchildren. the past 35 years.
13
 FOOD
Lighten up Shepherds Pie with beef, cauliflower
By MELISSA DARABIAN
T
he weather is getting colder and were tuck-
ing into comfort food over in our home. Doing
a recipe makeover on a tasty-but-less-than-
healthy dish is one of my favorite challenges.
Today, Im taking on a wintertime classic with
my Lightened Shepherds Pie. Typically, shep-
herds pie is made from fatty-and-filling lamb,
which is turned into a flavorful slow-cooked heady
stew, and is topped with creamy, cheesy mashed
potatoes, made lush by a nice-sized helpings of
butter and heavy cream. The resulting marriage is
divine. How close could I get to the original, while
making some healthier ingredient swaps? The an-
swer is: pretty close.
4
SL
The changes were actually pretty simple, and
the resulting recipe stayed quick enough to make
this easily a weeknight meal. I cooked the filling in
a large oven-safe skillet, so rather than bother with
transferring the filling to a new baking dish, I just
topped it and baked it right there in the saute pan,
saving on cleanup time, too. Frozen veggies also
saved both prep time and money.
The biggest recipe change: I swapped out po-
tatoes and used cauliflower puree instead. I sim-
mered frozen cauliflower and fresh garlic in broth
(for flavor) until tender and then blended it up into
a puree with just a touch of cream cheese instead
of butter and cream. The cream cheese added a
marvelous silky texture and a hint of pleasantly-
tangy cheesiness to the topping, so just a little bit
PHOTO BY MELISSA DARABIAN VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
of shredded cheese melted on top of the pie felt
cheesier than it actually was.
I also tweaked the filling, relying on a bunch of
vegetables more than meat for heft and flavor. On-
ions, finely-chopped mushrooms, peas, carrots and
spinach all added enough complexity and texture,
so that one pound of ground meat easily stretched
to eight servings. Instead of traditional lamb, I
used lean ground beef, but given how little meat
each serving has, I might be persuaded occasion-
ally to use lamb, and why not a dark ale for extra
wintery comfort, since the recipe manages to have
a ton of flavor even with only one cup of beer in it.
The Lightened Shepherds Pie is comforting,
but not overly filling; a perfect weeknight meal to
get us through winter.
DECEMBER 2017
FOOD
SL
LIGHTENED SHEPHERDS PIE
Servings: 8
Start to finish: 60 minutes
Topping
1 pound (16 ounces) frozen small cauliflower florets,
about 5 or 6 cups
1 1/4 cup chicken broth

PHOTO BY MELISSA DARABIAN VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 cloves garlic
1 ounce cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup shredded gruyere or cheddar cheese
Filling
1 slice bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped celery, about 2 stalks
1 cup chopped onion, about 1 medium onion
8 ounces finely chopped white mushrooms, about 2
1/2 cups
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 1/2 cups chopped frozen spinach
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Meanwhile, make the filling: and stir the meat and veggies together.
1 tablespoon flour Cook the bacon in the olive oil in a large oven-safe Add the tomato paste and flour and stir, cooking for a
1 cup ale or beer saute pan over medium heat. Once crisp, remove the minute or two. Increase the temperature to medium high,
1 1/2 cup beef broth bacon from the pan and reserve, keeping any fat in the and add the ale or beer, and allow to bubble for a minute.
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt pan. Add the teaspoon of olive oil, and the onion and Add the beef broth and let simmer a minute or two while
Make the topping: celery. Cook over medium heat until vegetables begin the sauce thickens. If the filling is too dry, add 1/2 cup
Place the frozen cauliflower floret, broth and garlic to soften, about 5 minutes. Scoot the onion and celery a water. Spread the cauliflower puree over the filling, top
together in a medium saucepan over high heat and little to side in the skillet and add the mushrooms to cook with the shredded cheese and bake until shepherds pie
bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and them in the center of the pan. is heated and cheese is bubbling, about 10-15 minutes
let simmer until the cauliflower is very tender and most Once the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes, if everything is still warm. Allow to cool for 5 minutes
of the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Pour ev- add the four cloves of minced garlic and stir all the vege- before serving.
erything into a blender and add the cream cheese and tables together. Scoot them again to the side and brown Nutrition information per serving: 208 calories; 64
salt. Blend on low until very smooth, about 2 minutes, the ground beef, stirring, in the center of the pan until no calories from fat; 7 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 43
stopping to stir as needed. Set the cauliflower puree longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the frozen peas, car- mg cholesterol; 508 mg sodium; 16 g carbohydrate; 4 g
aside. rots and spinach (no need to thaw), and reserved bacon fiber; 6 g sugar; 19 g protein.

5
DECEMBER 2017
 TRAVEL
PHOTO BY CARLOS OSORIO | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
River Bistro chef Maxcel Hardy prepares a Caribbean shrimp dish at his restaurant in Detroit. The city allows chefs and prospective restaurant owners to realize their dreams at a lower financial cost than
other places, like New York, according to chef Hardy. If you had a passion and a dream to open a restaurant, Detroit is one of those areas where you can do it and at a decent price, said Hardy.
Restaurant owners finding strong appetites in Detroit
By COREY WILLIAMS
A
resurgent downtown Detroit has become a
magnet for small startup companies, corpo-
rate headquarters and even fine cuisine.
A Pittsburgh-based company that develops and
manages food halls is eyeing the Motor City as one
of the newest locations for the trendy food service
concept.
The Galley Group provides kitchen space for chefs
and is scouting spots in the downtown business dis-
trict and Midtown and Corktown neighborhoods. It
faces competition in satisfying the palates of people
6
SL
choosing from eating options that didnt exist even a
decade ago.
Detroit is a city thats on the move right now. Its
amazingly undervalued, said Tyler Benson, a Galley
Group partner. There is so much happening there.
There is a remarkable driving spirit behind the de-
velopment.
After emerging from bankruptcy in late 2014, the
former manufacturing and car-making city is to some
extent remaking itself into a technology hub attract-
ing workers and visitors with varied dining tastes.
The Greektown neighborhood long had been De-
troits entertainment destination, but central down-
town has become home to Joe Muer Seafood and
national chains like the Hard Rock Cafe and Texas de
Brazil steakhouse.
Restaurants that opened over the past few years
include the upscale Prime + Proper steakhouse
and neighborhood eatery Grey Ghost Detroit. Shake
Shack and Wahlburgers also opened their first Michi-
gan locations downtown.
More are expected when work is completed on a
planned 50-block entertainment district anchored by
a new professional hockey and basketball arena that
opened last summer just north of downtown.
The restaurant scene is getting bigger and big-
DECEMBER 2017
TRAVEL
SL
ger it seems by the day, said Deanna
Majchrzak, a spokeswoman for the
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors
Bureau. New restaurants are com-
ing on board soon. Others will be
opening in the new hotels coming this
year. They are believing in the come-
back thats taking place. The fact that
all these people are investing so much
in the city, it means something. It
means they believe Detroit is moving
in the right direction.
Lonely Planet Magazine recently
was in Detroit to recognize it among
Lonely Planets Best in Travel Top 10
Cities list. Detroit is No. 2 on the list,
but is the only city from the continen-
tal United States to make it. Seville,
Spain, topped the list.
Two decades ago, parts of down-
town Detroit mostly were still and
PHOTO BY GENE J. PUSKAR | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

quiet after 5 p.m. on weekdays when

office workers went home.
A lot of big chains didnt want to
come to the city, said Herasanna
Richards, director of the Detroit Res-
taurant Association.
Later, companies like Quicken
Loans moved their headquarters
and staffs downtown and encouraged
employees to live in or near the citys
business center.
Now you look at Detroit and its a
playground for culinary arts, Rich-
ards said. You see so many unique
chef-owned restaurants, creating Founders of the Galley Group, Ben Mantica, left, and Tyler Benson pose in their Smallman Galley in the Strip section of Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh-based
their menus. company that develops and manages food halls is eying Detroit as one of the newest locations for the trendy food service concept.
Richards attributed much of the
change to economic development. ing local businesses with local talent.
You have an influx of people, espe- Detroit allows chefs and prospec-
cially young people, who are coming tive restaurant owners to realize their
to Detroit, going to Wayne State (Uni- dreams at a lower financial cost than
versity), working downtown, Rich- other places, like New York, according
ards said. to chef Maxcel Hardy, owner of the
The Galley Groups Benson and River Bistro in northwest Detroits
PHOTO BY CARLOS OSORIO | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

co-owner Ben Mantica envision a Rosedale Park neighborhood.

high-volume food hall space once a If you had a passion and a dream
location is found in Detroit. to open a restaurant, Detroit is one of
Theyre also looking to open a simi- those areas where you can do it and at
lar food hall model in Cleveland. Each a decent price, said Hardy, 33.
will act as a restaurant incubator with River Bistro opened this summer.
new chefs coming on every 12 months. Hardy plans to open another restau-
Each kitchen space would be run by rant, Coop Detroit, in January in Mid-
a chef-owner and connected to a cen- town. He is a Detroit native and has
tral bar. A new class of chefs also will partnered with restaurants in places
be joining the companys Smallman like Harlem and Miami.
Galley in Pittsburgh. Calls for applica- Detroit truly is a community and
tions already have gone out online. family-based, Hardy said. Everyone
Its a revenue share. We get 30 says its a small big city. For chefs, its
percent and cover all the overhead, really hot. Theres a new synergy and Caribbean honey spiced wings are seen in a carryout at the River Bistro Restaurant in Detroit. After
Benson said. The whole essence of energy in the city. The city never has emerging from bankruptcy in late 2014, the once dominate manufacturing and car-making town
our place is driven by community and been known as a food Mecca. Now, its is in a sense remaking itself into a technology hub attracting workers and visitors with varied
creating new businesses. Were grow- a revolving culinary community. dining tastes.

7
DECEMBER 2017
 COVER STORY
SL
SUPPER CLUBS
REMAIN A
WISCONSIN
STAPLE
Diners love history, camaraderie, good food and ambiance
By NIKKI KALLIO
A
t the aptly-named Antlers supper club in
Bonduel, the rows of antlers over the bar and
the historic photos on the walls tell some-
thing of the establishments long history in
the town.
The stuffed mounts tell part of its recent history:
The black bear displayed in a case is the reason Ant-
lers owners Lance and Vicki Olson met in the first
place, Lance Olson said.
I shot the bear in 1999, and offered to display it
here at the supper club, Olson said. That was dur-
ing the ownership of (Vickis) parents, so during that
time we got to know each other.
Lance and Vicki got married in 2006 and bought
the supper club from her parents, Bill and Sandy
Springstroh, in 2008.
Antlers is one of many supper clubs in Shawano
and Oconto counties that have remained popular
through the years, retaining the special Wisconsin ex-
perience that is found only at supper clubs.
I like to think its the friendly atmosphere and the
good food, Olson said. We strive very hard for main-
taining a very high quality of food, and weve been told
by many that our prime rib is one of the best in the
area, if not the best in Northeast Wisconsin.
The Olsons two children work with them in the
supper club, and customers have been able to watch
them grow just as the Olsons have watched some of
their young clientele grow into adults.
Weve had people make arrangements to propose
PHOTO BY GREG MELLIS
LEFT: Whether winter or summer, happy hour begins at 4 p.m. at the Studio Lounge. The glow of the supper club contrasts the twilight over
Shawano County.
ON THE COVER: An update on a classic, the new and improved Anellos Torch Light still has the captivating supper club lighting and
classic cocktails.
8 9
to their spouse because they went on their first date
here, Olson said. Its a very nice feeling that they
want to include us in their special occasions.
If you ask people what sets a supper club apart
from a restaurant or bar and grill, invariably youll
hear phrases like atmosphere, relish tray and
maybe both old-fashioned and Old-Fashioneds.
The book Wisconsin Supper Clubs by filmmaker
Ron Faiola says the most common trait among sup-
per clubs is they are family owned. They also offer
large portions of steak and seafood and are consid-
ered an evening-long experience rather than a place
to grab a quick bite.
Shawano Mayor Jeanne Cronce, who grew up in
Shawano, likes to visit local supper clubs with her
husband, Dennis, for that experience.
Its the relaxing atmosphere you can sit back
and relax and listen to music or have a quiet conver-
sation with whoever youre with, she said.
Club 22 between Shawano and Clintonville has an
old world ambiance to it, I love their dcor and the
food is great, she said. The scallops are her favorite.
I also like going to Anellos (Torch Lite). That has
a whole different vibe now that they have their new
facility. Its much more modern and up-to-date, and
again, their food is great. We are not at a lack of good
places to eat around Shawano, Cronce said.
The Cronces also enjoy Classics and Lake Aire.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
DECEMBER 2017
 COVER STORY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
Each of the local supper clubs has a different atmo-
sphere and their food is good, their service is good, and
the people that are running them are hardworking and
very friendly, Cronce said. Its always a good experi-
ence.
Like Antlers, Classics is one of those places where
the dcor matches its name, this time with the theme of
classic rock. The walls in the hallway between the bar
and dining room are covered in vinyl LPs, and the dance
floor is made up of about 440 album covers. Owner Robin
Himebauch said they took up a collection for months be-
fore they refinished the floor with Elvis, Janis Joplin, the
Beatles, the Doobie Brothers and many others.
Himebauch opened Classics in 2006, and before that
the establishment was The Ribs and then The Ribs Again.
Popular at Classics is the daily happy hour, featuring do-
mestic beer, rail drinks and the supper club perennial, the
Old-Fashioned, for $2. The restaurant also features a $7.99
basket meal that includes a drink.
For somebody that wants a good dinner but doesnt
want to spend money on a steak or a sit-down meal, I think
those specials appeal to the older clientele, Himebauch
said.
On the flip side, for a special evening out, each month
the restaurant also does a wine-pairing dinner, a five-
course gourmet meal with five different wines for $59.95.
Thats a real nice dinner and entertainment, Himebauch
said. We have a wine sommelier that comes and he talks
between each course about the wine and the food.
Like many of the supper clubs in the region, Classics
has its own long history, including when Lombardi-era
Packers would come in to celebrate a win.
There are some people that still come in and they
were waiters as teenagers, and they would say how they
waited on Bart Starr and Vince Lombardi and that whole
gang, she said.
Jackie Baldwin, administrative assistant for the Clin-
tonville Chamber of Commerce, worked with her mother
at a supper club in the late 1960s and early 1970s called
Fishers Riviera Supper Club, which later became Em-
bers, and then closed. Her mother cooked while Baldwin
washed dishes. Since then, the supper club experience
has remained the same.
I dont think theyve changed much, Baldwin said.
The menus have probably changed, but as far as the at-
mosphere goes, I dont think that has changed at all.
Baldwin later worked at the Landmark and Mathews,
where she and her husband Lee still like to have dinner.
She also recommends Triple O and Meyers Clint-Mar
Supper Club, each of which have a different kind of atmo-
sphere.
We like to go just because the food is good, the drinks
are good, the atmosphere, the lighting, and everything is
good you can hear a conversation, Baldwin said.
Ann Maletzke, who owns Spur of the Moment Ranch in
Mountain with her husband, Skip, often direct their guests
to local supper clubs when theyre seeking an enjoyable
evening out. Oconto County has a number of places that
the Maletzkes enjoy, including The Boarding House in Su-
ring.
10
SL
FYI
Looking for a good place to eat,
meet your friends and maybe
have a favorite Wisconsin cock-
tail somewhere in Shawano and
Oconto counties? Dont worry; it
will take a while to work your way
through them all. Here are some of
the popular supper clubs you can
try throughout the area. Call for
hours or to reserve a table for large
groups.
Oconto County
XX Andersons Supper Club, 15695
State Highway 32, Lakewood, 715-
276-6570.
XX Bavarian Inn, 104 E. Main St.,
Lena, 920-829-5168.
XX The Boarding House Supper
Club, 632 E. Main St., Suring, 920-
842-2490.
XX Hillcrest Lodge, 16704 Nicolet
Road, Townsend, 715-276-1500.
XX Maiden Lake Supper Club, 15649
Maiden Lake Road, Mountain, 715-
276-6479. maidenlakesupperclub.
com
XX Waubee Lodge Resort Motel &
PHOTO BY GREG MELLIS
Supper Club, 18398 Waubee Park
Lane, Lakewood, 715-276-6091.
XX Weatherwood Supper Club,
12898 State Highway 32, Mountain,
715-276-6329.
Shawano County
Daily specials are displayed on the erasable neon board greet diners at
XX Anellos Torch Lite, 1276 E. Green
Anellos Torch Light in Shawano.
Bay St., Shawano, 715-526-5680.
That particular building used to sit on the old rail- XX Antlers, 120 E. Green Bay St.,
road line, Maletzke said. Its now the Nicolet Trail. The Bonduel, 715-758-2190.
Boarding House used to be an inn, and now the main floor XX Club 22, N3925 Friendship
houses a bar and restaurant with a an awesome salad bar Circle, Shawano, 715-526-3800.
I think its one of the best in the state. XX Classics, W6026 Lake Drive,
As visitors drive up state Highway 32 into the Mountain Shawano, 715-524-8711. www.
area, theyll find the Weatherwood Supper Club, which has classicsshawano.com
one of the best salmons up in the Northwoods.
XX Cotton Patch, W4890 Lake Drive,
The Maiden Lake Supper Club offers a higher-end
Shawano, 715-745-2101.
experience, and the view from the front window is
XX Lake Aire Supper Club, County
beautiful, Maletzke said. In winter, you can watch the
Road Y, Clintonville, 715-823-2355.
deer out on the lake, because they kind of walk across
XX Meyers Clint-Mar Supper Club,
the lake.
N11720 U.S. Highway 45, Clinton-
Andersons Supper Club at the edge of Lakewood is a
newer offering done in a log motif. ville, 715-754-5500.
Supper clubs are very unique to Wisconsin, Maletzke XX Studio Lounge & Dining W7703
said. You dont find supper clubs in a lot of other parts of County Road M, Shawano, 715-
the country. 524-5883.
Out-of-state visitors might be surprise to find that XX Triple O Bar & Supper Club,
you often order at the bar and then sit down for the meal N8818 County Road OO, Clinton-
later. ville, 715-752-3357.
Theres a kind of a timing flavor to the whole thing, XX Washington Inn, 101 S. War-
Maletzke said. Its a place for people to sit and chat and rington Ave., Cecil, 715-745-2900.
talk. Its a little bit more relaxed atmosphere, then say, go- XX Woodland, 420 Main St., Gresh-
ing to Outback steakhouse. Its a lot more laid back. am, 715-787-4700.
DECEMBER 2017
GEAR GUIDE
Book: Wisconsin Supper
Clubs: An Old-Fashioned
Experience, by Ron Faiola
The companion to the docu-
mentary film shown on Wisconsin
Public Television, Ron Faiolas
book includes photographs of
the interiors, proprietors and
customers that make Wisconsin
supper clubs unlike other dining
experiences elsewhere. Youll
learn about the regional specialties
unique to each club and the long
history of the supper club experi-
ence, getting you revved up for
a road trip to try your new favorite
places.
Suggested retail value $9.99-$35 (Kin-
dle/hardcover). Available at Barnes &
Noble and Amazon.com.
Coleman Xtreme
50-Quart Wheeled Cooler
Dining at a supper club means
that you will likely have more food
than you can handle. Dont let it
go to waste! Ask for a to-go bag
and pop it in the Coleman Xtreme
50-Quart Wheeled Cooler to keep
DECEMBER 2017
your leftovers cool on the ride
home. Extra insulation means the
cooler is a top performer even in
the summer, keeping your food
chilled for up to five days.
Suggested retail value $31.56-$54.
Available at Wal-Mart.
Direction 9 oz. Double
Old-Fashioned Glass
Youll need something snazzy
to pour your drinks into, right?
This handmade 9 oz. glass from
Crate and Barrel rises to the
occasion, featuring a decora-
tive bubble in its weighty base,
with exceptionally clear glass, a
perfect vessel for your carefully-
mixed drinks. Made in Poland.
Dishwasher safe.
Suggested retail value $9.95. Avail-
able at www.crateandbarrel.com.
Artys The New
Old-Fashioned
Want the at-home supper
club experience without bother-
ing with recipes and mixes? The
Clintonville-based Artys makes
SL
an Old-Fashioned to go. Sold in
packs of four, Artys takes the
guesswork out of mixing your
own. Choose Brandy Old-Fash-
ioned Sweet or Whiskey Old-
Fashioned Sweet or Sour.
Suggested retail value $7.99-$8.99.
Available at Pick-n-Save, Wal-Mart,
Econo-Foods, Kwik-Trip and other plac-
es in Shawano and Oconto counties.
Book: The Old-Fashioned: The
Story of the First Classic
Cocktail, with Recipes and
Lore, by Robert Simonson
Its one of the most popular
and iconic Wisconsin drinks, and
now you can learn to make fifty
versions from classic to contem-
porary. Recreate the supper club
experience from the (Southern?)
comfort of your own home. Rob-
ert Simonsons book traces the
history of the cocktails inception
to its modern revival. Includes
recipes and variations.
Suggested retail value $4.99-$18.99
(Kindle/hardcover). Available at Ama-
zon.com.
11
 SAVVY SENIOR
Simple home modifications
for seniors to age in place
Dear Savvy Senior,
What tips can you recom-
mend to help make a home
safer for aging-in-place? My
76-year-old mother wants to
stay living in her own home
for as long as possible, but
she doesnt have the money
for any big renovations.
Concerned Son
Dear Concerned,
There are dozens of small
adjustments and simple
modifications you can do to
help make your moms home
safer and more fit for aging-
in-place that wont cost her
much, if anything at all. Here
are some suggestions to get
you started.
ELIMINATE TRIP
AND SLIP HAZARDS
Since falls are the leading
cause of home injury among
seniors, a good place to start
is by arranging or moving
your moms furniture so
there are clear pathways to
walk through. Position any
electrical or phone cords
along the wall so they wont
be a tripping hazard. If she
has throw rugs, remove them
or use carpet tacks or double-
sided tape to secure them.
And pick up items on the floor
that could cause her to trip
12
SL
like papers, shoes or clothes.
In the bathroom, buy some
non-skid rugs for the floors,
and a rubber mat or adhesive
nonslip strips for the floor of
the tub or shower to prevent
slipping, and have a carpen-
ter install grab bars in and
around the tub/shower and
near the toilet for support.
IMPROVE LIGHTING
Good lighting is very
important for safe aging-in-
place, so check the wattage
ratings on your moms lamps
and light fixtures, and install
the brightest bulbs allowed.
Purchase some nightlights
for the bathroom and in the
hallways that are used after
dark. And consider adding
under-cabinet task lighting
in the kitchen, and motion
sensor lights outside the front
and back doors and in the
driveway.
EASIER LIVING
To help make your moms
kitchen easier to use, or-
ganize her cabinets so the
things she uses most often
are within easy reach with-
out a lot of stooping or using
a step stool. Also, consider
installing pullout shelves
beneath the counter and Lazy
Susans in corner cabinets for
easier access. And get her a
kitchen stool so she can sit
down while shes working.
In the bathroom for easier
and safer bathing, consider
purchasing a shower chair
and install a hand-held
shower so your mom can
bathe from a seated position
if need be.
HAND HELPERS
If your mom has hand
arthritis or problems grip-
ping, install lever-style door
handles (or doorknob lever
adapters), which are easier
to use than doorknobs. The
same goes for twist knob
kitchen or bathroom faucets,
which you can replace with a
single lever, touch or sensor-
style faucet. Consider replac-
ing knobs on cabinets and
drawers with easier-to-grip
D-shaped handles.
ACCESSIBILITY
SOLUTIONS
If your mom uses a walker
or wheelchair, you can adapt
her house by installing
ramps on entrance steps, and
mini-ramps to go over high
thresholds. You can also in-
stall swing-away or swing-
clear hinges on her doors to
add two inches of width for
easier access.
DECEMBER 2017
SAVVY SENIOR
Safety Improvements
To keep your mom safe, set her hot water
heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or below to
prevent scalds. If she has stairs, put handrails
on both sides. Also, install smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors on all levels of her house,
and place a lightweight, easy-to-use ABC-rated
fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location
DECEMBER 2017
SL
in the kitchen.
For more tips, get a copy of AARPs Hom-
eFit Guide thats filled with dozens of aging-
in-place recommendations. You can access it at
AARP.org/homefit, or call 888-687-2277 and ask
them to mail you a free copy.
Also note that all the previously mentioned
products can be purchased either in local retail
stores, home improvement stores, pharmacies
or medical supply stores, or online at Amazon.
com.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443,
Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a
contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy
Senior book.
13
 STAYING ACTIVE
SL

Melding of crafting, activism having a moment

By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

C
olleen Haraden-Gorski uses her embroidery
skills these days to embellish quilts made by
students at school and community-center
workshops on themes of social justice and working
together to make a difference.
Recently, she embroidered images of barbed
wire and the serial numbers of concentration-camp
victims on a square about the Holocaust. Another
time, she worked on a square exploring prejudice
within the African-American community about
skin tone. Working on quilts that address historical
injustices and current controversies provides her
an outlet to communicate about issues important
to her, and she is inspired by the work of the young
people.
I found my voice. It makes me feel hopeful, said
Haraden-Gorski, of Richmond, California, who also
expresses her concerns by calling and emailing leg-
islators. But getting an automatic reply to an email
or hearing a message that the legislators voicemail
is too full thats not hopeful, she said.
The combination of crafting and activism
sometimes called craftivism is centuries-old.
African-American slaves relayed information about
the Underground Railroad through quilt squares.
PHOTO BY MARCY DAVY

Suffragettes used sewing circles as a means of shar-

ing political views. Women on both sides of the Civil
War knit socks for soldiers to support the cause.
Early this year, women knit pussy hats ahead
of Womens Marches in Washington and around the
country to protest Donald Trumps election as presi-
dent.
That post-election surge of activism is combin-
ing with a years-long trend toward do-it-yourself
crafts and a step back from technology, said Eliza-
beth Garber, a professor of art at the University of
Arizona in Tucson. Handmade goods also have new
visibility because of online sites like Etsy.com and
photo-sharing platforms like Instagram.
Time spent crafting often leads to problem-solv-
ing because it stimulates creativity and provides an
opportunity to process emotions, said Betsy Greer,
founder of the website Craftivism.com. Handiwork
can be a softer way to start political discussions,
she said: It can provide a way to talk about things
that are hard to talk about.
Haraden-Gorski volunteers for the Social Justice
Sewing Academy in Antioch, California. The orga-
nization mails the quilt squares to her and other
volunteers to embellish. The finished quilts are dis-
played to promote awareness and activism.
Were reclaiming these crafts, said academy
founder Sara Trail.
Some crafters seek out such projects to become
part of a public effort, while others might knit or sew
items that they quietly donate to a homeless shelter,
Garber said.
This undated photo shows the Welcome All sign, center at bottom, created by Marcy Davy, on a classroom office door at the Early
College Alliance on Eastern Michigan Universitys campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
It appeals on different levels, she said. Some
women want to be strident, but you could also do
this in your own home and contribute something
good.
Danielle Christensen of Eagle River, Wisconsin,
didnt attend the Womens March in Washington but
wanted to do something to show her passion for the
cause. An avid knitter, she began making pussy hats
and selling them online. Profiting from the sales
didnt feel right, so she began donating her earnings
to Planned Parenthood.
It felt really good, she said. Im not the type of
person to approach someone to try and change their
political viewpoints.
Attending a womens march in Lansing, Michi-
gan, led screen printer Marcy Davy to add products
to her line that promote feminism and tolerance.
Shes currently working on a poster for restaurants
to hang in their kitchens outlining the rights of for-
eign-born workers.
This was a big decision. This is how I make
my living, said the resident of Ypsilanti, Michi-
gan. I want to use the skills that I have to carry
the momentum of resistance forward.
Seeing how upset and confused many women
were after Trumps election, yoga teacher Tracey di
Paolo wanted to do something. After knitting herself
a pussy hat, she decided to host a knitting circle af-
ter one of her classes at the studio where she works
in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
The get-togethers quickly became about more
than knitting, she said. The women shared concerns
about politics and their community.
While we knitted, we talked. It created a sense
of community, di Paolo said. Its very easy to feel
alone when youre feeling frightened by whats go-
ing on in the world.
The group, which routinely was calling legisla-
tors about national issues, started looking for other
ways to make a difference. They organized a com-
munity cleanup and raised funds for hurricane vic-
tims. Now, they are knitting hats for babies and che-
motherapy patients at the local hospital.
The pussy hats and knitting it created an op-
portunity to create and talk and figure out how we
could be useful to our community, di Paolo said.

14
DECEMBER 2017
 BEHIND THE WHEEL
SL

Honda Fit, Kia Rio have advantages

By WILL KAUFMAN

D
riving a small hatchback offers many advan-
tages. Theyre efficient, maneuverable, prac-
tical and, above all, affordable. Sometimes
theyre even fun to drive. Kia and Honda have each
updated their cars in this segment for 2018. The Kia
Rio is all-new, while the Honda Fit has received a
number of minor upgrades. Each has its own appeal,
so how do Kia and Hondas updated small cars com-
pare?

DRIVING
One of Kias objectives with the 2018 Rio redesign
was improving handling and stability, and the com-
pany has succeeded. Handling is sporty, and the car
is rock steady at freeway speeds. Steering is precise,
and on-center feel has improved tremendously over
the previous generation. Even with its 2018 updates,
the Fit doesnt feel as sporty. In turns and at freeway
speeds, the Fit feels less planted and isnt as engag-
ing or confidence-inspiring as the Rio.
Both cars use efficient four-cylinder engines
that produce 130 horsepower, which is sufficient for
such small cars. Both offer a choice of manual or
automatic transmission. Hondas continuously vari-
able automatic transmission maintains peak power
without changing gears. Kias six-speed automatic
has to spend more time shifting, although it does so
smoothly and quickly.
This photo provided by Honda shows the 2018 Honda Fit, a
subcompact car with impressive cargo capacity and versatility.
This year, the Fit has been updated with more technology, active
safety features and driver aids.
COMFORT AND INTERIOR
The Rio and Fit are surprisingly roomy on the in-
side, offering comfortable seats with ample space for
adults in both the front and rear. Theres more rear
legroom in the Fit, and the rear seats recline slightly,
but tall passengers will find that reclining costs them
a little headroom as the roofline dips down behind
the seat.
In keeping with its sportier character, the Rios
driving position feels lower than the Fits, which is
upright and almost SUV-like. We appreciate the Rios
well-placed armrests and its steering wheels wider
range of adjustment.
This photo provided by Kia shows the 2018 Kia Rio, which has
been completely redesigned. The Rio features mature design,
sporty handling, and a range of trim levels from budget-minded
to full-featured.
Both cars feel well put-together, even with the ex-
tensive use of plastics throughout their cabins. The
Rios smart interior design and quieter cabin give a
more upscale impression than the utility-oriented
Fit. Though the Rio has a firmer ride, its more set-
tled over broken or uneven pavement. By compari-
son, theres more jitter from the Fits suspension on
rough surfaces.
UTILITY
Not only do the Honda Fits rear seats fold flat to
CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

15
DECEMBER 2017
 BEHIND THE WHEEL
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15
open up 52.7 cubic feet of stor-
age space, but the front passen-
ger seat can fold flat to accom-
modate longer items. The rear
seat bottoms can also be folded
up to create extra space to fit tall
items.
The Rios rear seats dont fold
perfectly flat so, unlike in the
Fit, you dont get a perfectly flat
load floor. Still, the Kias cargo
area offers up to 32.8 cubic feet
of space, so it is capable of swal-
lowing a solid amount of gear.
TECHNOLOGY/SAFETY
Both cars are available with
7-inch touchscreen systems that
support Apple CarPlay and An-
droid Auto, along with HD and
satellite radio and Bluetooth
music streaming. The Fit offers
navigation as an option, but Kia
figures most people would rath-
er rely on their phones via Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.
16
SL
On the safety front, the 2018
Rio is available with forward col-
lision warning and automatic
emergency braking, but the Fit
offers those features and a bit
more. Adaptive cruise control
and lane departure warning
with lane keeping assist are also
available for the Fit, along with a
passenger-side blind-spot cam-
era.
PRICING
The Kia Rio starts at $15,095
for a base LX 5-Door hatchback
with a manual transmission, and
it tops out at $19,595 for a top-tier
EX 5-Door hatchback. (All pric-
es include destination fees.) The
LX is a basic commuter with a
sparse feature set. Only the EX
receives smartphone integra-
tion, though the midrange S gets
a rearview camera, Bluetooth
music streaming and most ba-
sic amenities you expect from a
modern car, such as power win-
dows and keyless entry.
The Honda Fit, meanwhile,
starts at $17,065 for a base LX
with a manual transmission,
and it runs to $22,395 for an
EX-L with leather upholstery
and navigation. The base Fit is
more well-equipped than the
base Rio, with features such as
power windows and a rearview
camera, but it lacks smartphone
integration. Hondas suite of
safety features is available on all
trim levels, but for lower trims
its an optional extra that re-
quires the continuously variable
transmission, a total of $1,800 in
added cost.
Similarly equipped, the Rio
and Fit are close price competi-
tors, but buyers looking for a
no-frills subcompact can save
money on the Rio while getting
the good design and driving dy-
namics that set the Rio apart.
Deciding what features you
want and how much youre will-
ing to spend for them will be an
important part of the decision.
DECEMBER 2017