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Traveling tips: keep technology safe, accessible

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Are you dreaming of a vacation? Whether you’re planning a family trip to see the grandkids, a romantic getaway for two, or a solo adventure, technology will likely be by your side. But using technology while away

often requires some advance prep to reduce potential disruptions to your personal services, including Web-based email, apps and cloud storage, and to reduce the risk of criminal activity.

When you try to sign in to your online services from a new location, companies may throw up roadblocks intended to keep out malicious attackers. To make sure you’re able to access docu-ments or connect with friends while traveling, consider the following tips.

Keep security information up-to-dateIf you access services while traveling to a new place, such as Outlook.com

for email, or OneDrive for documents and photos, this may raise a security flag that’s normally intended to keep the bad guys from accessing your informa-tion. If this happens, you’ll need to verify account ownership, which is easy to do if you have a set of security information added to your account, i.e. mobile phone number and/or alternative email address. If prompted, simply use the unique code sent to your mobile phone or email account. If you’ve already added security information to your account, just make sure it’s up-to-date before you travel.

install an authenticator app If you’re out of cell phone range, or you put your phone in airplane mode

while traveling, but need to send an email or check a document stored in the cloud from a PC, then you'll want an authenticator app. This allows you to retrieve a unique code on your mobile phone regardless of connection so you can verify account ownership. While authenticator apps may vary across platforms, typically the apps will use industry-standard security code genera-tion to help keep your devices secure while traveling. If you have a Microsoft account, you can get the app by going to your Microsoft account security settings page at account.live.com/proofs/manage, and click ‘Set up’ under “Identity Verification Apps.” Otherwise check the app store on your device for your specific authenticator app.

travel with devices you trust Internet cafes and hotel business centers are really convenient. However,

when possible, it's always best to access personal information and documents from your own devices given you likely know who has access to them before and after you use it. This makes the device more trustworthy, as well as helps reduce the need to verify account ownership given it's a familiar device where you normally access information.

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Holiday lighting events offer glimmer of hope, remembranceLOVE LIGHT TREE CEREMONY

The star atop this year’s Love Light Tree, sponsored by the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation, will shine in memory of individuals lost from the Agnesian HealthCare family this past year.

This year’s star shines for Agnesian HealthCare Volunteers including Barbara Fisch, Marian Hannes, Larry Hughes, Anthony May, Michael Porath, Vicki Lynn Preston-Esler, John (Jack) J. Rohde, Sr., Blaine Toshner and Anthony “Tony” Vranak.

This year’s 2014 Love Light fund drive will help the Domestic Violence Program

LIGHTING Of THE PEaCE TREE“Love Binds us Together: One

Human Family” is the theme of the 23rd annual Lighting of the Peace Tree at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes Motherhouse, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac. The event is free and open to the public.

Participants will help decorate the Peace Tree by expressing (on paper links) for a paper chain, their hopes and desires for fami-lies at every level. These will be formed into a paper chain to be used as garland on the tree.

Contact Sister Sally Ann Bricker at [email protected] or call (920) 907-2315.

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The public is invited to attend this year’s Love Light Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,

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December Calendar5-6 • ALTRUSA BOOKS & TOYS 4 KIDS — 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at Fond du Lac Elks Lodge, 33 Sheboygan St. Books and educational toys for sale for ages infant to 10 years old. Proceeds for Altrusa International of Fond du Lac Foundation.6 • CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac, 75 W. Scott St. Decorate gingerbread cookies, create unique ornaments, view beautifully adorned Christmas trees from around the world, enjoy an interactive holiday show. Included with general admission. 6 • CAN’T DEPEND ON SNOW — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rolling Meadows Golf Course, 560 Rolling Meadows Dr. Dog sled race to raise money for the Make-

A-Wish Foundation.6 • HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS — 4:15 p.m. in Downtown Fond du Lac. KFIZ’s Holiday Parade in downtown Fond du Lac. Step-off is at North Main Street and head south towards Veteran’s Park where Santa will deliver his holiday greeting. 6 • A SOUTH SHORE CHRISTMAS WITH BRASS — 7:30 p.m. at FDL High School Performing Arts Center, 801 Campus Dr. Favorite songs of the season in this popular holiday concert. The South Shore Chorale is a 130-voice community choir from the greater Fond du Lac area. 6, 20 • CHEESE PAIRING — 3 p.m. at LaClare Farms, W2994 County Trunk HH, Pipe. Includes three different types of cheese paired with three different types of wine or beer. Call

7 • CHRISTMAS CONCERT — 10:40 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 260 Vincent St. Adult Choir, Adult Handbell Choir, Children’s Handbell Choir, Men’s Choir, Junior Worship Team, and Brass Ensemble. Free-will offering will be taken.11 • MEET THE PRODUCER DINNER — 5:30 p.m. at LaClare Farms, W2994 County Trunk HH, Pipe. Three course meal prepared in-house by Chef Jim. Call for reservations and cost (920) 670-0051.12 • ISTHMUS BRASS — 7 p.m. at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. Admission charged.12-13 • A LIVE CHRISTMAS NATIVITY — 5:30 p.m. at Villa Loretto Cristo Rey Ranch, N8114 County Trunk WW, Mt. Calvary. Reenactment of Jesus’ birth with actors and animals in a barn with hay bales. Seating is limited, admission charged.12-14 • CHRISTMAS AT GALLOWAY — 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Galloway House and Village, 336 Old Pioneer Rd.

for reservations (920) 670-0051. 6-7 • A WADE HOUSE CHRISTMAS — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wade House Historic Site, W7965 Highway 23, Greenbush. Admission charged. Experience the magic of a mid-19th-century Christmas celebration at the stagecoach hotel. Yankee and German holiday traditions, including

rooms bedecked with fresh evergreen garlands, period crafts and games, stories from yesteryear and horse-drawn wagon rides. 7 • BRUNCH WITH SANTA — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LaClare Farms, W2994 County Trunk HH, Pipe. Brunch with Santa and the tiniest Reindeer! Baby goats on site to play with.

Compiled by the Fond du Lac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. For detailed information visit www.fdl.com or call (920) 923-3010.

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7 • CHRISTMAS CONCERT — 10:40 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 260 Vincent St. Adult Choir, Adult Handbell Choir, Children’s Handbell Choir, Men’s Choir, Junior Worship Team, and Brass Ensemble. Free-will offering will be taken.11 • MEET THE PRODUCER DINNER — 5:30 p.m. at LaClare Farms, W2994 County Trunk HH, Pipe. Three course meal prepared in-house by Chef Jim. Call for reservations and cost (920) 670-0051.12 • ISTHMUS BRASS — 7 p.m. at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. Admission charged.12-13 • A LIVE CHRISTMAS NATIVITY — 5:30 p.m. at Villa Loretto Cristo Rey Ranch, N8114 County Trunk WW, Mt. Calvary. Reenactment of Jesus’ birth with actors and animals in a barn with hay bales. Seating is limited, admission charged.12-14 • CHRISTMAS AT GALLOWAY — 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Galloway House and Village, 336 Old Pioneer Rd.

University Dr. A production full of comedy, mischief and misrule. 17 • RAIN GARDENS: A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR YARD — 7 p.m. at Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr. Learn to identify sources of rainwater runoff from your yard that could instead be managed as part of your landscape.19 • WINTER SOLSTICE NIGHT HIKE — 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875 State Highway 67, Campbellsport. Zillmer Trails Area. Gather around the fi re as we share some traditions of the longest night of the year. Travel through the dark woods to discover what animals are awake and braving the cold of a winter night. Best for

The Fond du Lac County Historical Society will transform the historic setting into a winter wonderland fi lled with lights, trees and the spirit of Christmas. Admission charged.13 • FOR THE BIRDS: WINTER BIRD FEEDERS — 10 to 11 a.m. at Horicon Marsh Int’l Education Center, N7725 Highway 28, Horicon. Beth Haffenbredl (Assistant Wildlife Educator) will talk about birds in the winter. You will be able to make a bird feeder to take home. All programs are free and open to the public. 13 • UW-FDL MADRIGAL DINNER: “THE PEASANT, THE PRINCE, THE BOOT AND THE MIRROR” — 5:30 to 9 p.m. at UW-Fond du Lac, 400

A Classic ChristmasMaximillian's Hall, 155 Fond du Lac Ave., Mt. Calvary.December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, at 7:30 p.m. Pankratz Arts Exchange presents a musical revue featuring a live band performing Christmas classics “Little Drummer Boy,” “Carol of the Bells,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and more. Dinner show and show-only options.

families and children 6 years and older.19 • TOUR THE TOWN ART WALK - FOND DU LAC — 5 to 8 p.m. Local artists and artisans display and sell their work at various locations downtown. For a map of participating venues, visit tourthetownfdl.com.21 • FOND DU LAC CHILDREN’S CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT — 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. Annual holiday concert featuring musical favorites under the direction of David Hein.31 • NEW YEAR’S EVE CHILLY/CHILI 5K RUN/WALK — 2:15 p.m. at Hornung Student Center, Marian University, 45 S. National Ave. 5k run/walk, free 1/2 mile kids run for ages 12 and under followed by a New Year’s Eve party. Register by Dec. 14 to receive a crewneck sweatshirt, in adult sizes only. Fee includes lots of chili and food, beverages, awards and fun. Costs for admission with and without sweatshirt vary. For information, visit fonddulacrunningclub.com.

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Fond du Lac County Senior Dining MenuDECEMBER 1

Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Peasand Carrots, Peach Slices, Cinnamon Roll*,

Sliced BreadDECEMBER 2

Chicken Cacciatore, Baked Potato, MixedItalian Salad, Ice Cream Cup, Pineapple

Tidbits*, Dinner RollDECEMBER 3

Escalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole,Green Beans, Ambrosia Dessert,Snickerdoodle, Sliced Bread

DECEMBER 4Chopped Steak in Burg/Mush Sauce,

Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Birthday Cake,Plum Halves*, Dinner Roll

DECEMBER 5Salmon Loaf, Sour Cream and ChivePotatoes, Peas/Pearl Onions, Petite

Banana, Fudge Brownie*, Sliced BreadDECEMBER 8

Pepper Steak, Au Gratin Potatoes, Calif.Blend Veg., Butterscotch Pudding, Apple

Slices*, Sliced BreadDECEMBER 9

Baked Spaghetti, Italian Blend Vegetables,Pear Slices, Cookie*, French Bread

DECEMBER 10Glazed Ham, Cheesy Potato Bake, Peas

and Carrots, Coconut Cream Pie, SeedlessGrapes*, Sliced BreadDECEMBER 11

Chicken Marsala, Baked Potato, WaxBeans, Fruited Gelatin, Frosted Cake*,

Dinner RollDECEMBER 12

Mush. Pork Cutlet, Mashed Potatoes,Spinach Salad with Rasp. Vinaigrette, EggCustard Pie, Applesauce*, Sliced Bread

DECEMBER 15Beef Stroganoff Casserole, Health Slaw,Apricot Halves, Cinnamon Roll*, Sliced

BreadDECEMBER 16

Hawaiian Meatballs, Baby Red Potatoes,Baby Carrots, Applesauce Cake, Pear

Slices*, Dinner RollDECEMBER 17

Baked Chicken, Twice Bk Style Pot.,Pickled Beet Salad, Orange, Tapioca

Pudding*, Sliced BreadDECEMBER 18

Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peasand Carrots, Choc. Rasp. Torte, Petite

Banana, Dinner Roll

DECEMBER 19Ham Rolls, Sweet Potato Bake, WinterBlend Veg., Pineapple Tidbits, Sugar

Cookie*, Sliced BreadDECEMBER 22

Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potatoes, Tossed Salad,Eggnog Torte, Seedless Grapes*, Sliced

BreadDECEMBER 23

Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, GreenBean Cass., Cranberry Gelatin, Vanilla

Pudding*, Dinner RollDECEMBER 24Christmas EveDECEMBER 25Christmas DayDECEMBER 26

Meatballs in Honey Mustard Sauce, BabyRed Potatoes, Carrots, Raspberry Sherbet,

Fruit Cocktail*, Sliced BreadDECEMBER 29

Ring Bologna, Baked Potato, SummerBlend Veg., Applesauce, Cookie*, Sliced

BreadDECEMBER 30

Baked Chicken, Twice Bk Style Pot., ThreeBean Salad, Butterfinger Torte, Plum

Halves*, Dinner RollDECEMBER 31

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Volunteer Barb Thill puts her ‘heart and soul’ into Salvation Army programs

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Barb Thill, 72, a lifelong resident of Fond du Lac, says “My family is one of the greatest rewards in my life.” She is referring to the blended family

of seven children that she and her late husband Eugene share. The family includes 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She also considers Scoobie, an

aging cockatiel, as part of her family, as well.For the past eight years, Barb has been involved with The Salvation Army. Thill

continues to put her heart and soul into the Thanksgiving meal distribution,

Coats for Kids campaign, the Angel Tree, and the Christmas

Family Adoption programs. In the summer when school is out, Barb also heads up the Brown

Bag Lunch program. When asked how she became involved with The

Salvation Army, Barb replied that she had worked in the deli and bakery departments of the local Sentry stores. When the last Sentry on Winnebago Drive closed around 2002, she had no idea what

she was going to do with her spare time. A close family

member who worked for The Salvation Army enticed her to check out the agency to fi nd a meaningful project to work at. “They needed somebody to answer the telephone.” Barb laughed as she related how she started with answering the telephones, then advanced to the food pantry, and then onto the Thanksgiving and Christmas projects for the community through her role on the Christmas planning team, the Angel Tree project, the Family Christmas Adoption program, and the Brown Bag Lunch program (held in the summer months).

Barb explained that the Angel Tree project correlates with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Solution Center, private organizations, area churches and schools, and with members of Curves.

This year, Barb will have distributed over 950 tags on Christmas trees at these various organizations with (fi rst) name, age and suggested item for each name on

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Barb Thill, center, helps volunteers Ethel Lohse, left, and Ardine Hintz, fi ll out Christmas Angel Tree tickets.

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of 2014.

Barb Thill hangs a Salvation Army sign on top of the Angel Tree.

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(fi rst) name, age and suggested item for each name on

The Fond du Lac community is very, very generous when

it comes to these humanitarian Christmas projects.”

— Barb Thill

the tag. For those whose nametags have not been chosen from the Angel trees, Barb purchases gifts through generous cash donations. All names are cross-referenced in order that every child receives a gift, and no child is left out.

Out of all the projects she is involved with at The Salvation Army, Barb was quick to respond that, “Probably the Angel Tree is most rewarding and when you get to see the response of the parents when they are able to pick up a gift for their children. Without this program, some families would not be able to give their children a Christmas gift.”

Barb explained that the Christmas Family Adoptions is a separate entity from the Angel Tree. In this program, entire families are adopted by local organizations, and sometimes by another family, to ensure that a family would be able to have a Christmas.

“We even get calls from those who sell Christmas trees that they wish to donate trees that have not been sold, as they get ready to close their lots.” She added, “The Fond du Lac community is very, very generous when it comes to these humanitarian Christmas projects.”

In the summer months, Barb coordinates the Brown Bag Lunch program, along with about 20 volunteers, some of which have been with her from the beginning. Some are also involved in the Angel Tree project. She commented that there is camaraderie among her volunteers.

This past summer, more than 13,000 lunches had been prepared. “Every Tuesday and Thursday, approximately 650 to 700 lunches are assembled and delivered by volunteer drivers to Lakeside Apartments, Maplewood Commons, Church of Peace parking lot, and to The Salvation Army site.”

To say it takes a lot of energy, dedication and passion to devote herself to all

her Salvation Army projects is certainly an understatement.What it all boils down to is what Christmas really means to Barb. She was

quick to respond, “family — we get together and see how happy we can make people. Without these programs, perhaps some might not even have a Christmas. My whole family is involved, even the grandchildren. It’s a family project and from little on up, they fi nd out how lucky they are,” especially referring to the Angel Tree.

It sounds as if Barb is a year-round volunteer, but she added, “I have no set hours. They (The Salvation Army) just call me when they need me.” She hopes to continue in her volunteer roles as long as her health holds out, but she may slow down a little bit in the coming year.” Referring to the Brown Bag Lunch program, she commented, “I have put a lot into it, and I’d like to see it keep going.”

Barb has also been on the board of directors for Loaves and Fishes for three years. In her spare time, she enjoys attending community theater plays, and usually takes in a weekly bingo session with her friends.

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Volunteer Barb Thill puts her ‘heart and soul’ into Salvation Army programs

6 | EXPERIENCE

Barb Thill, 72, a lifelong resident of Fond du Lac, says “My family is one of the greatest rewards in my life.” She is referring to the blended family

of seven children that she and her late husband Eugene share. The family includes 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She also considers Scoobie, an

aging cockatiel, as part of her family, as well.For the past eight years, Barb has been involved with The Salvation Army. Thill

continues to put her heart and soul into the Thanksgiving meal distribution,

Coats for Kids campaign, the Angel Tree, and the Christmas

Family Adoption programs. In the summer when school is out, Barb also heads up the Brown

Bag Lunch program. When asked how she became involved with The

Salvation Army, Barb replied that she had worked in the deli and bakery departments of the local Sentry stores. When the last Sentry on Winnebago Drive closed around 2002, she had no idea what

she was going to do with her spare time. A close family

member who worked for The Salvation Army enticed her to check out the agency to fi nd a meaningful project to work at. “They needed somebody to answer the telephone.” Barb laughed as she related how she started with answering the telephones, then advanced to the food pantry, and then onto the Thanksgiving and Christmas projects for the community through her role on the Christmas planning team, the Angel Tree project, the Family Christmas Adoption program, and the Brown Bag Lunch program (held in the summer months).

Barb explained that the Angel Tree project correlates with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Solution Center, private organizations, area churches and schools, and with members of Curves.

This year, Barb will have distributed over 950 tags on Christmas trees at these various organizations with (fi rst) name, age and suggested item for each name on

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Barb Thill, center, helps volunteers Ethel Lohse, left, and Ardine Hintz, fi ll out Christmas Angel Tree tickets.

The Brown Bag Lunch

program assembly

in progress. More than

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were served the summer

of 2014.

Barb Thill hangs a Salvation Army sign on top of the Angel Tree.

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(fi rst) name, age and suggested item for each name on

The Fond du Lac community is very, very generous when

it comes to these humanitarian Christmas projects.”

— Barb Thill

the tag. For those whose nametags have not been chosen from the Angel trees, Barb purchases gifts through generous cash donations. All names are cross-referenced in order that every child receives a gift, and no child is left out.

Out of all the projects she is involved with at The Salvation Army, Barb was quick to respond that, “Probably the Angel Tree is most rewarding and when you get to see the response of the parents when they are able to pick up a gift for their children. Without this program, some families would not be able to give their children a Christmas gift.”

Barb explained that the Christmas Family Adoptions is a separate entity from the Angel Tree. In this program, entire families are adopted by local organizations, and sometimes by another family, to ensure that a family would be able to have a Christmas.

“We even get calls from those who sell Christmas trees that they wish to donate trees that have not been sold, as they get ready to close their lots.” She added, “The Fond du Lac community is very, very generous when it comes to these humanitarian Christmas projects.”

In the summer months, Barb coordinates the Brown Bag Lunch program, along with about 20 volunteers, some of which have been with her from the beginning. Some are also involved in the Angel Tree project. She commented that there is camaraderie among her volunteers.

This past summer, more than 13,000 lunches had been prepared. “Every Tuesday and Thursday, approximately 650 to 700 lunches are assembled and delivered by volunteer drivers to Lakeside Apartments, Maplewood Commons, Church of Peace parking lot, and to The Salvation Army site.”

To say it takes a lot of energy, dedication and passion to devote herself to all

her Salvation Army projects is certainly an understatement.What it all boils down to is what Christmas really means to Barb. She was

quick to respond, “family — we get together and see how happy we can make people. Without these programs, perhaps some might not even have a Christmas. My whole family is involved, even the grandchildren. It’s a family project and from little on up, they fi nd out how lucky they are,” especially referring to the Angel Tree.

It sounds as if Barb is a year-round volunteer, but she added, “I have no set hours. They (The Salvation Army) just call me when they need me.” She hopes to continue in her volunteer roles as long as her health holds out, but she may slow down a little bit in the coming year.” Referring to the Brown Bag Lunch program, she commented, “I have put a lot into it, and I’d like to see it keep going.”

Barb has also been on the board of directors for Loaves and Fishes for three years. In her spare time, she enjoys attending community theater plays, and usually takes in a weekly bingo session with her friends.


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When planning their estate, most people consider how they want their assets distributed, who will

be their personal representative or successor trustee, who will be the guardian of their minor children, and under what terms will their benefi ciaries receive their inheritance. The family dynamics, however, are often not given enough consideration, for example: How will the decisions they have made affect their children and other family members? Will certain provisions cause discord leading to diffi culties with the administration of the estate and even litigation? Are there already strained relationships that may interfere with the administration of the estate?

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Family dynamics often a� ect estate planningmultiple daughters who each want mom’s wedding ring set? Does more than one child want a family heirloom? What about the family pictures? Is there an item that should go to an individual other than the children like a niece or nephew or godchild? These things should be put in writing in the actual will or trust, or on a separate signed and notarized memorandum.

Lastly, for parents of younger children, it is imperative that a guardian be named. Often the surviving family members may have entirely different opinions about who the best choice is, and without a will, the court has no clear indication as to the parents’ preference. This, more so than anything related to the fi nances, has the potential to cause lasting harm in the family.

Although these issue may be unpleasant to consider, it is far easier to do so when healthy and in a good frame of mind. And ultimately, it is far better for the remaining family members that they are addressed and properly documented in the estate plan.

This decision, however, really should not be based solely upon birth order or the desire not to slight one or more children. It should be based upon the individual(s) capability to carry out that role. Will an individual child consult the others in the process? Will multiple children be able to make unanimous decisions? Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. There is no right answer, only the one best for that client. Sometimes the answer is to look outside the family to a neutral third party.

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Fond du Lac? In the 1950s and 1960s, Main Street was a shopping mecca for the small towns and rural areas for miles around. Families made special weekend trips just to visit stores such as Fond du Lac Dry Goods, Ragatz Shoes and Yost’s College Shop. And they’d stop for a bite to eat at Stateson’s Restaurant or McKnight Luncheonette.

At Christmastime, downtown Fond du Lac was hopping with giant dis-plays and visits to Santa. On Nov. 20, the Fond du Lac Public Library hosted “Christmas on Main Street,” with Mary Leb presenting a holiday trip down memory lane. The audi-ence was invited to share their sto-ries of favorite shops and downtown holiday traditions.

The program series is free. No registration is required. They are held at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month, highlighting interesting stories and aspects of local and state history.

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● June 18: History of The Little Farmer, presented by Theresa Mayer● July 16: Following in their

Footsteps: Local WWI Soldiers in Europe, presented by Wayne King and Maureen Betz● Aug. 20: Moonshining and

Bootlegging in the Holyland, pre-sented by John Jenkins● Sept. 18: Railroading in Early

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The morning we arrived in Budapest, I was up and on the upper deck by 6 a.m. I wanted to see the sun rise and view the city. I found myself in the company of two other camera buffs. We began clicking away as we fl oated past stunning historic buildings. At this point, I had no idea what I was seeing, but was in awe of the splendor of the architecture. Later I found out the block-long building was the Parliament and the seat of government. In addition, this building holds the crown of St. Stephen the Great, from the year 1,000.

One of our favorite memories of this trip was taking a night cruise down the Danube under the lit bridges of Budapest. Adding to the magic — the buildings along the shore were lit up! The evening was balmy and as we stood on the deck there was a hush as we viewed the beauty of this less-than-well-known city.

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