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FIVE PARADE HOMES JUDGED BEST FOR PRICE AND DECORATING
Judges predominantly from Rochester bestowed awards to five builders in the 2006 Parade of Homes¨ based on their workmanship, design and value. One home also was judged as the best decorated.
The award winning homes include:
• Affordable Class: Miller Road Development, W5640 Stone Hill Road, La Crosse
• Move-Up Class: Northwest Realty, W3769 Highland Drive, La Crosse
• Luxury: Bluske Custom Builders, W7522 Castle Heights Drive, Holmen
• Ultimate: Gorman Construction, W7775 County Highway ZB, Onalaska
• Decorators: Empire Development & Construction, 2269 Quarry Lane, Onalaska
The La Crosse Area Builders Association is a non-profit, business organization that unites and represents people in the building industry in La Crosse, Monroe, Jackson, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties. We provide our members with education, interaction and opportunities that build communities we are proud to live and work in.
Gundersen Lutheran Dental Specialist Named To National Committee
Carl J. Drago, DDS, MS, Gundersen Lutheran Department of Dental Specialists, was named to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) committee on dental implants. As a member of the committee, Drago is charged with reviewing grant applications in the important area of research and medical discovery for dental implants.
Drago was one of nine representatives selected for the committee from around the country and he was the only representative from private practice and not affiliated with a University. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.
Drago is also a member of the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, Academy of Osseointegration, Wisconsin Society of Prosthodontists, the clinical science editor for the Journal of Prosthodontics and a reviewer for the Journal of Dental Technology.
Gundersen Lutheran Gastroenterology nurse Selected as Nurse of the Year
Diane Krueger, RN, clinical manager, Gastro-enterology, Gundersen Lutheran was recently named as the Procter & Gamble "Making a Difference" nurse of the year.
Procter & Gamble Pharm-aceuticals rewards the unique contributions of the Gastroe-nterology nurse with the "Making a Difference" annual award. Recipients are recognized based on patient feedback, professionalism, integrity, communications skills and commitment to excellence.
Krueger has been a member of the Gundersen Lutheran Gastroenterology department at Gundersen Lutheran for 12 years.
AMENITY ELECTROLYSIS CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY
Amenity Electrolysis, LLC, owned by Jeannie M. Bush, RDH, RE, CPE, is celebrating the 7th year in business.
Bush states,"It seems like yesterday I took that leap of faith to launch my own business. I wanted to give others the same sense of freedom from unwanted hair that I have. The fabulous side benefit has been the relationships I have developed over the years. There is a special bond with others that have hair problems."
With over half of all small business failing, Bush advised other entrepreneurs to use the local resources such as the Business Development Center at UW-L to assist in launching and growing their small business.
Bush provides electrolysis, the only method of permanent hair removal, for women, men, and young adults. Visit www.electrology.com or call 608-788-9388 for a free consultation and demonstration. She welcomes your call.
SWATEK AND NANDORY WIN TOP U.S. BANK COMPANY AWARD
La Crosse, Wis. (June 26, 2006) - Stacy A. Swatek, who was recently promoted to vice president, relationship manager in U.S. Bank's commercial banking and Scott Nandory, vice president in U.S. Bank's business banking, have won U.S. Bank's Annual Pinnacle award,
which represents the top ten percent of U.S. Bank employees in their line of business. Swatek was honored for her efforts in her previous position as treasury management/deposit product specialist in U.S. Bank's commercial banking.
"The recipients of the Annual Pinnacle award do an outstanding job, exceeding expectations on so many levels, and most importantly, leading a banking team that goes above and beyond for the customer
day after day," said Rick Hartnack, vice chairman and head of consumer banking for U.S. Bancorp. "They deserve tremendous congratulations for this achievement."
Both were honored at the U.S. Bank Annual Pinnacle event in Naples, Fla. U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with assets of $210 billion, is the 6th largest financial holding company in the United States. The company operates 2,430 banking offices and 4,941 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. U.S. Bancorp is the parent company of U.S. Bank. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.
Attorney James McNeilly Chairs State Bar Seminar on Marital Property
Attorney James W. McNeilly, Jr. recently chaired a seminar in Milwaukee called "Representing Marriage, Marital Property and its Impact on Other Practice Areas."
He also co-presented a section of the seminar, entitled "Ethical Considerations in Marital Property Law" with the State Bar of Wisconsin's Ethics Counsel.
Jim is Managing Director of Lakelaw Wisconsin, with offices in La Crosse (Lakelaw 7 Rivers La Crosse) and soon, Kenosha (Lakelaw Kenosha). Jim focuses on business law, is a Bankruptcy Trustee, and a La Crosse County Court Com- missioner.
Lakelaw Wisconsin represents people and businesses in bankruptcy and insolvency, business, civil litigation, estate planning, probate, and real estate matters. Both Jim and his partner, Attorney David P. Leibowitz, are Av rated by Martindale-Hubbell - the highest rating available.
"Marital property is highly complex and requires expert attention for real estate, estate planning, bankruptcy cases and other matters now more than ever," McNeilly said. "By chairing and presenting at this seminar I had the opportunity to discuss how marital property affects other areas of the law with marital property experts from Janesville, Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay, including two of the attorneys who co-authored the "The Marital Property Classification Handbook."
For further information, please contact Jim at 608-782-4262 or David at 1-866- LAKELAW.
American Geriatric Society Awards Franciscan Skemp's Dr. Thomas Loepfe Fellowship Status
Thomas Loepfe, MD, Franciscan Skemp geriatrician, has been awarded fellowship status in the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). Fellowship is awarded to members of the American Geriatrics Society who have demonstrated sustained professional commitment to geriatric medicine, contributed to the progress of geriatric care, and are active participants in Society activities.
Dr. Loepfe received his medical training at Mayo Medical School, Minnesota, and completed a fellowship in geriatrics at Mayo Clinic. While at Mayo Medical School, Dr. Loepfe joined the American Geriatrics Society.
The American Geriatrics Society, founded in 1942, is dedicated to improving the health and well being of all older persons. With an active membership of more than 6,800 health care professionals, the AGS is the nation's foremost specialty society dedicated to geriatric medicine. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people.
As the chair of Franciscan Skemp's Geriatric department, Dr. Loepfe leads the only geriatric medicine unit in the tri-state area. Franciscan Skemp and Dr. Loepfe are proud to have the training and expertise to serve the elderly population of La Crosse and surrounding communities.
Berzinski completes certification as an italian limestone plaster applicator
Catherine Berzinski, owner of Faux Beautiful of Winona, a decorative painting business, recently completed her certification as an Italian limestone plaster applicator after studying in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Berzinski has been creating unique faux painted and stenciled rooms for 20 years. Last month she trained and acquired the skills to create authentic Italian limestone plaster. Million dollar plus home decorators, on the east and west coast, are seeking after this cutting edge finish. This finish can be applied to various surfaces such as floors, walls and ceilings.
The medium she uses is real limestone. This product is made using the same technique the Romans used to obtain the lime that was the base for Pompeii's frecoes. The plasters and natural earth pigments used will cure and return to their original form of limestone; thus providing a durable surface and high-end aesthetics with no synthetics added.
Berzinski and another student from the Italian Limestone seminar collaborated on a Parade of Homes fundraiser for which they won the Crafts-manship Award. This award was granted for their outstanding design work and quality craftsmanship by the Home Builders & Contractors Association of Brevard, FL.
Berzinski continues to hone her skills and has taken several certified courses around the country, gaining a high level of expertise. She feels people should always decorate their homes the way they want, but as a professional she can assist and elevate that level taking it from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Berzinski points out that her artisanship is part artist, part decorator and part advisor.
You can reach Faux Beautiful by calling 507.457.0779 or via email at fauxbeautiful@hotmail.com.
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