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OCTOBER 2012

Formerly Maturity Times

An introspective publication tailored to those mid-age and beyond

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A little shop off the beaten path (West Division Street) is the home of The Card Shack.

Actually, it is not so little anymore.Local resident Betty Mauch, 75,

noted when she and husband, Dick, 80, opened the shop 27 years ago as a business investment, it was only approximately 500 square feet. Deciding on a name for their business, Betty said they chose the name, The Card Shack. Betty laughed as she recalled Dick commenting, “sounds good … we’ll never get bigger than that.”

Betty continues, “We expanded four times since then, and have increased our inventory and shopping area nearly fi ve times from that fi rst day. We have taken out walls and cut through walls to do that.”

With their enormous selection of cards for any occasion and party supplies, their business could easily be called The Party Shack. Cards for religious celebrations, such as ordinations and special jubilees, bridal and baby shower cards, wedding and birth congratulations, special occasions, unusual holidays, Halloween and other events are plentiful. Betty even has a line of greeting cards in Spanish.

The shop also carries fun novelties, supplies for children’s birthday parties, with many different themes, items for Packer parties, patriotic-themed plates, napkins, banners, fl ag and helium balloons. Actually party supplies for any occasion can be found there, including special imprinted napkins in any color and wording.

Dick can imprint any message, on any color napkin, for any occasion. He prints between 10 and 15 thousand napkins a year, and has been doing this on a special machine for the past 25 years, Betty proudly noted. They have one customer that has a skybox at Lambeau Field that

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orders special green and gold napkins with the date of the game and the Packers opponent for every home game.

She also commented they imprinted 5,000 (fi ve thousand) napkins for the (second to last) Super Bowl. “Dick worked non-stop for two days.”

The sole employee is Betty, but she is quick to point out that Dick is my “administrative assistant.” By that, she explained, “that encompasses billing, ordering, imprinting the special orders, and all my book work. He even does the cooking and shopping,” she quipped.

Betty and Dick recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. They are defi nitely life-long partners in life, as well as in their business, The Card Shack. They celebrated 27 years in business at the Card Shack at the John Street location. They are members of Presentation Parish in North Fond du Lac. The couple are parents to Al, Bernadette “Bunny,” Chuck and Esther; grandparents to eight; and great-grandparents to fi ve.

“Probably the busiest time of the year would be Spring,” according to Betty. “That encompasses so much — weddings, graduations, patriotic holidays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and six different seasons. Greeting cards for birthdays and anniversaries, and supplies for Hawaiian luaus are popular year-round.”

Customers not only come from Fond du Lac, but others from New Holstein, Menomonee Falls and “all over.” Through local contacts, Betty’s merchandise have been sold to customers in North Carolina and Disneyland in California. Her customers agree she has the best variety of greeting cards around. Among

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her regular customers are Heather Linstrom, M.P.T.C., and the Sisters of St. Agnes. And there are others.

“It’s all by word of mouth, and that’s our best advertising,” Betty commented.

Betty was born in Milwaukee, grew up, attended school and was married in Milwaukee. She and Dick moved to Fond du Lac in 1966, when Dick was transferred to Best Rollr here. It wasn’t until years later, that Betty proudly received her GED from the old vocational school, known as Voc-Tech. It is now known as M.P.TC.

Betty is what one would call a “people person.” Over the years, she has worked with many different kinds of people, and gleaned her people person skills doing office work at Wells; working in an office for Joe Kerkman; and also as a crossing guard for 10 years.

Another experience that Betty benefited from was when she and Dick bought Remington’s, in

1975, a drug store that was located on the corner of North Main and Arndt Streets. They ran the drug store until 1985. Remington’s was

Betty Mauch, owner of The Card Shack

considered a general drug store at that time. The pharmacy and soda fountain were gone during the Mauch’s ownership. Even though Dick worked full-time during the day, he helped at the drug store in the evenings, after putting in a full day at Best Rollr.

Betty said, “As long as my health continues, and I have all my wonderful customers, I’ll be here.” She added, “I’ve made many close friends and developed many close friendships over the years. Oh yeah, definitely,” referring to all those wonderful people.

When a person walks in to The Card Shack, one will be pleasantly surprised to find all the fun things, cards and party accessories and supplies.

The Card Shack is located at 76 John Street (off West Division St., past Military Road). They are open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are also open by appointment by calling 921-4325.

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“Fast cash now!” “Bad credit, no problem!” These enticing slogans are used to lure unsus-pecting borrowers into very expensive loans. They are called many different things: payday loans, cash advance loans, check advance loans, post-dated check loans, or deferred deposit loans. Whatever they are called, these loans come at a very high cost.

Payday loans are small-dollar, short-term, unsecured loans that borrowers promise to repay out of their next paycheck or regular income payment. Typically, there is a fi xed-dollar fee, which repre-sents the fi nance charge to the borrower. While Wisconsin law does provide some protections for consumers, because these loans are short-term, the annual percentage rate usually ranges from 100 percent to more than 500 percent.

HOW IT WORKSSay you needed to borrow $100

for two weeks. You write a check for $115, which includes a $15 fee. The check is held for two weeks

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at which time the lender will either deposit the check or you must pay the full amount by cash or money order. Paying $15 does not sound like a lot but the cost of this $100 loan is an annual percentage rate of 391 percent! You could alterna-tively agree to extend the loan for another two weeks and pay an addi-tional fee and even higher APR.

Payday loans are usually less than $500 and in Wisconsin, total outstand-ing loans cannot be more than $1,500 or 35 percent of the borrower’s gross monthly income, whichever is less. This limit applies in the aggregate. This means that an individual may only borrow a total of $1,500, which includes principal, interest and fees, from any and all licensed payday lenders in Wisconsin.

CONSEQUENCES FOR FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT

If a lender deposits a check and it is returned or debits the borrower’s account and there are not suffi cient funds, the lender may charge a $15 fee. The lender may only electroni-cally debit the account or present the check for payment one time.

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If the borrower fails to make payment, the lender must offer the borrower the opportunity to repay the outstanding balance of the loan in four (4) equal installments. If this repayment arrangement fails, the lender may attempt to collect on the loan through phone calls, letters or personal visits as long as those contacts are not harassing. They may report the delinquency to a credit reporting agency or assign it to a collection agency. The lender or the collection agency may fi le a small claims action in court to try to get a judgment against the borrower. The lender cannot take any other action to collect the debt unless they have a judgment. They may not garnish wages or threaten criminal action.

THE BOTTOM LINEIf you must use a payday

loan, you should try to limit the amount and make sure

you are using the funds only for absolutely necessary expenses. Try to fi nd other sources to pay for outstanding bills. For exam-ple, if you need assistance with energy costs, seek out available energy assistance programs or contact your energy company to arrange a payment plan. If you have exhausted your options, borrow only as much as you can afford to pay with your next income payment — and still have enough to make it to the next. Doing this will prevent astro-nomical fees and the cycle of payday loans that trap so many borrowers.

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Church of Peace, UCC, 158 S. Military Road, Fond du Lac, is planning

their annual bazaar for family, friends from near and far as well as their own members; however there will be many changes at the 42nd annual bazaar. “Autumn Blessings” Bazaar will be held Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The “Heavenly Handbag” booth will again be located in the lobby. Linda Beyer will be heading up this area. “Follow The Leader” quilt has been made by many members of the congregation, with Sue Roloff as chairmen. This beautiful quilt will be raffled off at 7 p.m. Quilts have been made by various women of the church since the 1976 bazaar. This quilt will have a new display location, which will be in the lobby, across from the handbags.

General chairmen, Larry and Deb Conger, plus 21 booth/kitchen co-chairmen have been working for the past 11 months in planning this annual event.

Because of the low crop of apples this year, applesauce will not be made or served in Dining Room or sold in the Country Store Booth.

Koehler Hall, formerly was the location of all the miscellaneous booths and knee patches. On Oct. 23 this hall will be the location of the dining room, soda fountain, knee patches and caramel apples/popcorn (formerly in the lobby). All of the very capable members of the church, lead by Lois Zinniel, will again be serving the dinners and waiting on tables. Brenda Roehl and Judie Behnke will be co-chairs of the kitchen. A very different menu will be served which will include a 5 oz. turkey breast dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, cranberry sauce, roll and beverage plus hot dog/chips, seafood pasta salad with roll, chili and various homemade desserts.

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As in previous years, visitors have lined up at 10 a.m. to enjoy the traditional “knee-patches” and it will be no different this year. Knee Patches will be sold all day in the café, which is located at the far end of Koehler Hall. Knee patches are made from bread dough just before baking. Dough is sliced, fried and served hot with butter, jams/jellies.

Larry Conger has emphasized that, “it’s heart warming to have something new and to see how all the members give time and talent every year to make this bazaar so successful.” He also pointed out that the youth of the congregation give many hours to help as much as they possibly can.

What better way to do early affordable Christmas shopping than to stop at the many booths

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including homemade bakery and candy, crafts/stitchery, home-grown produce, canned items, jams/jellies/pickles and books. These booths will be in the hall known as Gammert Hall (formerly the dining room). Yesterday’s Treasures and Auction will be in the same location as last year as will the jewelry. Jewelry will have a new name – French Boutique with lots of new decorations and ideas.

A “silent auction” of various “theme baskets” will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. These baskets are donated by various organizations, church staff and members of the congregation. A “live auction” will be held starting at 5:30 featuring many sports items, gift certificates and items donated by local businesses and members of the

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2 BIG BAND TUESDAYWindhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 7:30-10 p.m. Free live music performance featuring the Lighthouse Big Band. Cash bar.

3 INSECTS & OTHER CREEPY CRAWLIES LECTURE SERIESHoricon Marsh International Education Center, N7725 Hwy. 28 Horicon. 7 p.m. Over 85 percent of all living things are insects. Presented by the Bug Lady, Kate Redmond.

3 FARMERS MARKET - WEDNESDAY30 S. Main St., 1-6 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fl owers and crafts.

5 JUST BUILD IT!Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.4-7 p.m.; $5. Come join us for LEGO Night! Ages 2 through 102 will enjoy our giant supply.

5-7 AUDUBON DAYS FESTIVALMayville’s City Park, 475 Park St., Mayville. Begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. A family fun-fi lled weekend of music, food, spirits, art & crafts, market place, 5K run.

6 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’SMoraine Park Technical College, 235 N. National Ave. 10 a.m. Nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimers care, research.

6 PUBLIC NATURALIST PROGRAMSHoricon Marsh Int’l Education Center, N7725 Hwy. 28 Horicon. 10 a.m. Birding basics starts at 10 a.m., followed by fall crafts at 1 p.m. Free.

6 MOVIES AT THE MARSHHoricon Marsh Int’l Education Center, N7725 Hwy. 28 Horicon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. “The Big Year” starring Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson. A sophisticated comedy about three friendly rivals at a crossroads.

6 FARMERS MARKET - SATURDAY50 Western Ave. 7 a.m.-noon 6-7 ART FROM THE BARN 2012Art from the Barn, 6320 Cty. Road K, Omro. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A beautiful Amish-built Wisconsin barn, with unique art show and sale.

7 SUNDAY STORIESChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.11:30-noon. $5; under 1 year free. Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring “100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know.” Participants inspired.

9 BOOKS BETWEEN BITESSalem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan St. 12:10-12:50 p.m. Hear a book review on your (bring a sack) lunch break. Coffee and soda available. Book: “Wingshooters,” by Nina Revoyr.

10 PLAY FOR ALLChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St. 6-7:30 p.m. Exclusively for children with autism and their families.

10 FARMERS MARKET - WEDNESDAY30 S. Main St.; 1-6 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fl owers and crafts.

12-14 DOG AGILITY TRIALFond du Lac County Kennel Club, N5480 Deneveu Ln. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. View the exciting sport outside the kennel club grounds. Food and refreshments available.

13 PUBLIC NATURALIST PROGRAMSHoricon Marsh Int’l Education Center, N7725 Hwy. 28, Horicon. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. 10 a.m. - “Wisconsin Waterfowl” presentation and hike. All programs are free and open to the public.

1 p.m. - “Fall Migration Hike”- Discover why birds migrate.

13 FARMERS MARKET - SATURDAY50 Western Ave. 7 a.m.-noon. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fl owers and crafts.

13-14 GUN SHOWFDL County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 601 Martin Ave.Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $5. Buy, sell or trade old and modern guns and accessories at the largest gun show in Wisconsin.

13-14 AUTUMN CELEBRATIONWade House Historic Site, W7824 Center St., Greenbush. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $11, seniors (65 and older) $9.25 children (5-17) $5.50. Family rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under 18) $30. Learn about origins of American Halloween customs, play seasonal games of the period, enjoy hot cider in the Stagecoach Inn.

14 SUNDAY STORIESChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St. 11:30 a.m.-noon. $5, under 1 year free. See Oct. 7 listing for details.

16 BIG BAND TUESDAYWindhover Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan St. 7:30-10 p.m. Free live music performance, featuring the Lighthouse Big Band. Cash bar.

17 FARMERS MARKET - WEDNESDAY30 S. Main St. 1-6 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fl owers and crafts.

18-21 CHATEAU LA ROACHGoodrich Little Theatre, 72 W. 9th St.Oct. 18-20, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 21, 2 p.m. $17. With fast-paced dialogue and slapstick humor, this award-winning comic farce will take you through a weekend in the lives of French proprietors of the château on the shores of a peaceful American lake.

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Tickets Wegner’s, Court & Macy Sts.; at the door.

19 TOUR THE TOWN ART WALK - FOND DU LAC130 S. Main St.; 5-8 p.m. Stroll historic downtown Fond du Lac during Tour the Town, held the third Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. Free.

19 PAJAMA PARTY FRIDAYSChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St. 5-8 p.m. $5, under 1 year free. A community pajama party every third Friday of the month! The fun includes fort building and mini manicures.

19-21 OLD TIMERS ADULT HOCKEY TOURNAMENTFDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave.; 5 p.m. An adult recreation tournament for players ages 21+. Players skate on teams from all across the Midwest.

19-21 LADY LIGHTENING HOCKEY TOURNAMENTFDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac. Annual women’s charity tournament. Teams from Wis., Minn., Ill. and more.

20 FARMERS MARKET - SATURDAY50 Western Ave.; 7 a.m.-noon. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fl owers and crafts.

20 FALL FESTIVAL OPEN HOUSEHoricon Marsh Int’l Education Center, N7725 Hwy. 28, Horicon. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join DNR staff and volunteers to learn more about outdoor skills. At 11 a.m., special presentation on the “Mammals of the Marsh” with pelts.

20 MOVIES AT THE MARSHHoricon Marsh Int’l Education Center, N7725 Hwy. 28 Horicon. 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Alpha & Omega”

● Friday, Oct. 5, 6-10 p.m.● Saturday, Oct. 6, 6-10 p.m.● Sunday, Oct. 7, 1-5 p.m.● Friday, Oct. 12, 6-10 p.m.● Saturday, Oct. 13, 6-10 p.m.● Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-5 p.m.

● Friday, Oct. 19, 6-10 p.m.● Saturday, Oct. 20, 6-10 p.m.● Sunday, Oct. 21, 1-5 p.m.● Friday, Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m.● Saturday, Oct. 27, 6-10 p.m.● Sunday, Oct. 28, 1-5 p.m.

The Solutions Center and The Historic Galloway House and Village have teamed up with KMPI again in 2012 for Phantoms of Fond du Lac, a haunted village and family Halloween attraction. The Haunted Village is open Fridays and Saturdays from 6-10 p.m. The family-friendly Halloween village for kids age 2 and up is also returning, open every Sunday in October from 1 to 5 p.m. Scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting/carving, refreshments for sale; special guests.

Phantoms of Fond du LacWeekends, October 5-28galloway house and Village, 336 Old Pioneer Rd., admission: $10

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christ child members create layette setsWoodland Senior Park residents and members of the Christ Child Society work on craft items for their recent craft sale held. The Fond du Lac Chapter’s primary activity provides layettes to needy families and single mothers. Members make afghans, blankets, sweaters and hats, receiving blankets, bibs, burp cloths and purchase baby wipes, diapers, onesies, and sleepers to complete the layette. New members are always welcome to join. For more information, contact Edie at 921-2284.

movie. What makes for the ultimate road trip? Hitchhiking, truck stops, angry bears, prickly porcupines and a golfi ng goose with a duck caddy.

20 WADE HOUSE HEARTHSIDE DINNERSWade House Historic Site, W7824 Center St., Greenbush. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $45 person. Enjoy a delicious hearth-cooked meal, prepared with your own hands, in the historic Wade House stagecoach inn. Reservations required.

21 SUPERHERO SUNDAYChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $5It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Children who wear their favorite superhero costume, will receive $1 off their admission! Superhero Sundays are every 3rd Sunday of the month.

21 ROCK ‘N’ SOUL - THE TWO FACES OF ELVIS PRESLEYPresentation Parish School, 706 Minnesota Ave., NFDL. 1:30-4:30 p.m. $20/$25 VIP seating. Rockin’ and inspirational afternoon with John Van Thiel “The Voice of Elvis” benefi tting Knights of Columbus Council 9685. Tickets: Wegner’s 923-8200.

21 SUNDAY STORIESChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St. 11:30 a.m.-noon. $5, under 1 year free. See Oct. 7 listing for details.

23 CHURCH OF PEACE BAZAAR158 S. Military Road, Fond du LacOpen 10a.m.-7p.m. Great booths including crafts/stitchery, bakery, candy, home-grown produce, canned items, Yesterday’s Treasures, books, jewelry, handbags, freshly popped popcorn and caramel apples, soda fountain. There will be a “silent auction” with theme baskets, and a quilt raffl e going all day. A live auction will start at 5:30 p.m. Popular Knee Patches will be served 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dining room is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Call 921-9652; or e-mail [email protected]

24 FARMERS MARKET - WEDNESDAY30 S. Main St.; 1-6 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fl owers and crafts.

26 SPOOKTACULAR Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac51 Sheboygan St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; $5.Experience the creepy hands-on fun in the “Monster Lab,” go through large cardboard maze, and create a recyclable monster! First 300 children will receive a Halloween treat bag.

27 MONSTER MARCHDowntown Fond du Lac, 130 S. Main St.; 1:30-3 p.m. Calling all little ghosts and goblins for an afternoon of trick-or-treating in downtown. Businesses will offer treats for those in costume.

27 FARMERS MARKET - SATURDAY50 Western Ave. 7 a.m.-noon. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fl owers and crafts.

27 PUBLIC NATURALIST PROGRAMSHoricon Marsh Int’l Education Center, N7725 Hwy. 28, Horicon. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 10 a.m. - “Birds of Horicon” hike. 1 p.m.- “Geese of Horicon” hike. All programs are free and open to the public. All walks provide easy walking and good access to the marsh.

27 WADE HOUSE HEARTHSIDE DINNERSWade House Historic Site, W7824 Center St., Greenbush. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $45 person. Enjoy a delicious hearth-cooked meal, prepared with your own hands, in the historic Wade House stagecoach inn. Reservations required.

27 FALL SWAP - WI BIRD & GAME BREEDERS ASSOC.FDL County Fairgrounds-Expo Center601 Martin Ave.; 6:30 a.m.-noon. $3, under 17 free. Swap of game birds, poultry, waterfowl and small animals. Largest in the Midwest.

28 SUNDAY STORIESChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St. 11:30-noon. $5 infants, under 1 free. See Oct. 7 listing for details.

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One of the many gifts we have received from our many travels is stepping out of the

familiar and taking a risk, to experience something new in our lives. Travel has the ability to make you fl exible and can free a person from some of the ways we think life should be, according to our own experiences. As a result of going outside of our every day life, we can energize ourselves and may even change the way we see the world. You travel and come back with a different outlook on life and defi nitely a different perspective of the world prior to your travels.

Recently I had one of these experiences. I travelled to Key Largo, Florida, with a great group of students and faculty from UW-Fond du Lac. The students were enrolled in a three-credit Marine Biology course and I was their “trip leader.” My role was to represent the FDL campus and to be chaperone. As a part of my responsibilities, I made the decision to participate as fully as I could in the course. My comfort zone was stretched immediately and many

Stepping out of your comfort zonetimes over the course of the week. The fi rst time was learning to snorkel. Fortunately, I am a good swimmer, but I was a good swimmer that had never snorkeled. I had also never swum in salt water before. On my fi rst try, I came up sputtering with salt in my eyes, my mouth and my nose, and boy did it burn. I could have quit, I didn’t have to do this however my rational side asked, “When was I ever going to have the opportunity to snorkel a coral reef again?” So I took a lesson in the “training” lagoon and eventually got the hang of snorkeling. I was not by any means a stellar success, but I did it and what a wonderful experience. I saw beautiful fi sh and plant life and I have a new appreciation for the delicate balance of our oceans and the eco system, all because I was willing to “step outside my comfort zone.”

To keep things in perspective, my comfort zone did not change in all areas. When I was handed a horseshoe crab as part of a lab the students were involved in, I went through the experience once again. The instructor turned the crab on its back, pointed out all those “interesting moving parts,” and then passed it around for the students to study. My comfort zone didn’t allow myself to touch it! Well, success comes in small steps and this wasn’t one of them.

Over the past twelve years I have worked part-time as Director of Communications for the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes in Fond du Lac. I have been fortunate to travel to such unique places as Nicaragua and Honduras several times to cover stories of the members of CSA working in their everyday ministries. My comfort zone was again challenged when I traveled to Nicaragua. I had never seen nor experienced a third world country, with all of its poverty, in my life. Throughout my stay I found myself changing my view about things that I simply took for granted. Things like running water, bathrooms, hot water, comfort and security. This was indeed an eye opener for me.

By Valerie and Wayne Graczyk

My fi rst “comfort zone stretch” in Nicaragua was taking a shower, which unknown to me, turned out to be a cold shower. Obviously, my showers during my couple of weeks stay were very quick compared to the long and wonderfully hot showers I am accustomed to in the U.S. I defi nitely returned to Fond du Lac with a newfound awareness and appreciation of the luxury of hot, running water. In addition, Lake Managua is located in the capitol city of Managua and is totally polluted. I saw women in the outlying areas washing clothes in the stream and run offs from Lake Managua.

On yet another day, I met a woman who proudly showed me her cement block, one room home. Her family had been living in a tent since losing everything in a fl ood. She was able to secure a loan, clear a piece of land and build her cement brick home. There were no doors, no screens on the windows and what I thought was a dirt fl oor that wasn’t. The toilet was outside as was the cooking stove. She was very happy and grateful to be living in her house and said, with sparkling eyes, “I wish you could have been here the day we moved in. It was the happiest day of our lives.”

One day we were at the beach in Wes Palm and I saw people in the water with huge casting nets. They were casting for turtles. When caught, they would fl ip them on their backs where they would lay in the hot sun, tie one fl ipper to the pier until they expired. My heart broke and I thought it was so inhumane. As I asked more questions, it was explained to me that turtles were a critical source of income and food for the people, most of who lived in dire poverty. While I felt devastated and disheartened for the turtles, I also had my eyes opened to the human condition of the area and the sheer survival mode of those living in that area.

Wales is often times called the Land of Song. Little did I know what a comfort zone stretch Wales would

Valerie Thibaudeau Graczyk, left , with her two sisters Clariese Thibaudeau Huennekens and Camille Thibaudeau Meyers, sport headgear they used to go down into the mine, called “The Big Pit,” in Wales.

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be for me! On one of our tour days I chose to go down into a mine deep underground mine and experience, for the first time, total blackness. Our guide, a retired miner himself, told us beforehand that he was going to turn off the lights and have us experience what total blackness looked, and felt like. It was absolutely frightening. The guide told the story that prior to child labor laws being passed, young children of 5, 6, and even 7 years of age were used to work 8 or 10 hour shifts in the dark. Their job was to open and close the different doors to certain corridors. I couldn’t even imagine what it would have been like for those children. This was yet another “comfort zone” stretch I experienced.

On a happier note though, it is very common in Wales to have men’s choruses in every little community or village. Our hotel arranged for a group to perform for us. About fifty men came, all dressed in dark blue blazers, and their voices and singing was absolutely beautiful. Most of these men were retired miners, or

their father’s had mined all their lives. It was very moving to know how difficult their work had been and to hear them sing. They were very warm, friendly and it is a memory I will always cherish. It was another way my comfort zone was stretched in a very positive way.

Our lives have been enriched and even changed by having our comfort zones challenged and “stretched.” We have returned more compassionate, sensitive and open to other cultures and the people we have met and the stories we have listened to. It is when we have allowed ourselves to take a risk and view the world through a different lens that we have found the world full of wonder, and we have come away better for the experience.

Valerie and Wayne Graczyk, are tour directors for their company Someday Travel, Fond du Lac. Their column appears monthly in Experience. Send comments or questions to [email protected] or visit www.somedaytravel.com.

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