K. Bridget Moen, president of Moen Maintenance Service, Inc. has been selected as the legislative chairperson for the Business and Professional Women, Sheboygan chapter. Moen Maintenance Service, Inc. is a full-service, professional commercial janitorial company, offering service in Washington, Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties.

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Independence First, a non-profit agency for persons with disabilities, is sponsoring a free money management workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at the Family Enrichment Center, 885 Badger Circle in Grafton.

Registration is required. Attendees are asked to not wear perfume or aftershave to accommodate people with chemical sensitivities.

Contact Lonnie McFadden at 376-4183 or (414) 291-7520 ext. 203 to register.

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Feeling like you always get eliminated for a job after the interview? Get help July 29 at the monthly SMART (Strong Minds About Regaining The edge) seminar.

The speaker will be Rochelle Melander, a speaker, author and coach. The focus of her discussion will be "Coping with complaints and difficult conversations." Learn how to:

n Handle complaints from customers without losing your cool, and apply this to other areas of your life;

n Address difficult questions in job interviews;

n Deal with common work situations such as gossip and jokes.

The free seminar will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the Baymont Inn, 1415 Port Washington Road, Grafton. RSVP by July 25 if you plan on attending. E-mail your response to jennifer.
wendorf@sbcglobal.net or call 238-1778 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

The following students received bachelor’s degrees from UW-Ripon: Beth Schultz of Cedarburg, magna cum laude; Britt Kathleen Steiger of Cedarburg, cum laude; Eric Jackson of Mequon cum laude.

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The following students received bachelor’s degrees from Iowa State University: David James Rodrian of Grafton; Kristin Quilling of Mequon.

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Jeffrey Jonas Jr., son of Darlene and Jeff Jonas of Mequon, graduated magna cum laude from the Wallace E. Carroll School of Management at Boston College in the Presidential Scholar Program. Jonas majored in finance and information systems. He has accepted a position in the research department of Gabelli Asset Management Company in New York.

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Andrew Nimmer, a 1999 Homestead High School graduate and son of William and Bettye Nimmer of Mequon, received his bachelor’s degree in economics with concentrations in finance and accounting, summa cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. Nimmer worked as a teaching and research assistant in business-related coursework and served as a volunteer tutor for elementary students in the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project and in San Jose, Costa Rica. Honors included participation in the 2002 Johnson & Johnson Case Competition Wharton/Penn Championship Team, an award for tutoring excellence, and Dean’s Listing for all four years of undergraduate study. In July he will begin employment with J.E.R. Partners, a real estate investment firm, in Washington, D.C.

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Angela Mazzari, daughter of Darrel and Jaqueline Mazzari of Grafton, graduated summa cum laude from Concordia University-Mequon, earning a bachelor’s degree in justice and public policy. Mazzari plans to gain work experience and then begin graduate or law school.

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The following students received High Honors at UW-Stevens Point: Jennifer Bourbonais, Rachel Fulton, Jonathan McNeill-Schum, Tess Romeis, Sarah Teuscher of Cedarburg; Jessica Mattoon, Danielle Mortag, Joshua Wolff of Grafton; Heidi Ernst, Michael Gulotta, Rachel Halbert, Elisabeth Thimke of Mequon; Jennifer McCorkel, Kimberly Strehlow of Thiensville.

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The following students were named to the dean’s list at their respective schools: Katharine M. Stolz, Duke University; Megan Tarrolly of Mequon, Southern Illinios University; Erin Masse of Cedarburg, Loyola University Chicago; Stephen Whelpley of Mequon, Colby College; Julia Mitchell of Mequon, Illinois Wesleyan University; David Jarvela of Grafton, UW-Washington County; Emily Little of Mequon, Hope College; Sarah Little of Mequon Hope College; Michelle Quabius of Cedarburg, Hope College; Hayley Hoerig of Cedarburg, Winona State University; Kelly McElroy of Cedarburg, Winona State University; Kara Meenk of Grafton, Winona State University; Alison Nead of Cedarburg, Winona State University; Megan Rafferty of Mequon, Winona State University; Amanda Rau of Cedarburg, Winona State University; Stephanie Siehr of Mequon, Vanderbilt University; Elizabeth Keuler of Cedarburg, Beloit College; Katie Loomans of Mequon, Central College; Ryan Jonas of Mequon, University of Miami-Coral Gables.

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Jarrod Smith, a 2000 graduate of Cedarburg High School and son of Pam and Jerry Smith of Cedarburg, has been named to the dean’s list at Illinois Wesleyan University. Smith is majoring in musical theatre and has had the principle roles in university productions such as "Lucky Stiff," "42nd Street," "Toneclusters," and "Misalliance." He has performed professionally with the Minnesota Repertory Theatre and will be on the professional stage again this summer at the Lakes Region Summer Theatre in Meredith, N.H. Smith will be performing in such productions as "Footloose," "Annie Get Your Gun," "Music Man," "Sound of Music," and "42nd Street." This fall Smith will be studying abroad at City University in London, England.

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The following high school students enrolled in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Washington, D.C. this summer: Mary Leutenegger, Cedarburg; Matt Hille and Elizabeth Ficks of Mequon.

The following Cedarburg students received bachelor’s degrees from UW-Green Bay: Jeffery Johnson; Christy Corrigan, cum laude; Katie Mason, summa cum laude.

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The following students received degrees from UW-Stout: Andrew Golding, Erin Wegner of Cedarburg; James Ehley, Cassandra Mammen, William Waite of Grafton.

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The following students received bachelor degrees from UW-Stevens Point: Jennifer Bourbonais; Ryan Feiler-Poethke; Michelle Fischer; Michelle Fitch, cum laude; Eric Schwengel of Cedarburg; Geoffrey Antoine; Virginia Hartsough; Aaron Lehnert; Joshua Wolff of Grafton, cum laude; Nicole Kelly of Mequon.

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The following students received degrees from Concordia University-Mequon: Jessica Campbell, Trisha Campbell, Fong-Li Chang, Chen-Chu Chen, Wen-Hua Chiang, Jason Collins, Gretchen Hanebutt, Jennifer Jeremiah, Mary Alice Koriath, Che-Sheng Lin, Chia-Hsuan Lin, Jennifer Malicki, Aaron Mathews, Nicholas Nevsimal, Craig Perino, Craig Peters, Lisa Peters, Katherine Spletzer, Kendra Turzinski of Cedarburg; Erik Bork, Shannon Diamond, Nelis Duplessis, Angela Eischen, Jaime Everts, Natalie Glaeser, Peter Grana, Lucas Hatfield, Blair Kasfeldt, Jerome Kroeger, Angela Mazzari, Dawn Onken, Annette Paul, Michelle Porten, Jon Rivamonte, Robyn Schmidt, Carol Stewart, Glenn Strozewski, Gregory Truwe, Jaime Truwe, Leah Volm, Kathryn Wehmeier of Grafton; Madhavi Chaturvedi, Li-Chun Chen, Xiaofan Chen, Yu Tong Chen, Anna Greditor, David Harris, Hui-Chun Hu, Chung-Cheng Hung, Melissa Klug, Yu-Ling Lee, Tzu-Wei Li, Hui-Hua Liu, Ricardo Perez, Manuel Rosado, Elizabeth Schiffner, Dana Waters, Huei-Hsuan Yang, Jerry Young of Mequon; David Lederer, Joyanna Bull, Stephanie Kessler, Kelly Krause, Melissa Linse, Nicole Taylor, Kristin Thiel of Thiensville.

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The following students received bachelor degrees from UW-Eau Claire: Melissa Waldo of Grafton; Katherine Alioto of Mequon; Eric Ekman of Mequon; Stephanie Gierach of Mequon; Christine Klatt of Mequon; Rebecca Oberholtzer of Mequon.

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The following Cedarburg students received bachelor’s degrees from Winona State University: Fred Derocher, summa cum laude; Alison Nead, magna cum laude.

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The following students received degrees: Jeffrey Loomans of Mequon, Central College; Anne Foy of Mequon, Creighton University, cum laude; Lindsay Schumacher of Cedarburg, St. Olaf College; Marie Beth Rubel of Grafton, University of South Dakota; Bonnie Kroeger of Grafton, Quincy University; Diana Chemotti of Cedarburg, Davidson College; Abby Nolan of Cedarburg, Lake Forest College; Shannon Smith of Cedarburg, University of San Diego; Tyler Will of Cedarburg, Duke University, magna cum laude; Rebecca Tolzman of Cedarburg, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, magna cum laude.

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Kevin Ryan, a 1998 Cedarburg High School graduate and son of Dennis and Susan Ryan of Cedarburg, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Berkeley in linquistics. Ryan received highest honors and was valedictorian in his department. This summer, Ryan will be documenting an endangered Native American language of Northern California. In August he will be starting graduate school at UC-Berkeley’s School of Information Management and Systems on a full fellowship.

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Kourtney Knop, a 1995 graduate of Homestead High School and daughter of Renee Schmidt of Mequon, received her master’s degree in French and European law from UW-Madison. The honors student interned for the European Union in France as part of her program and was given the Lowell Frautschi Leadership Award. She plans on attending law school in one year to pursue a degree in International Law. Knop received her bachelor’s degree for French and behavioral law and science in 1999 fromUW-Madison.

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The following individuals have received awards for personal achievements: Ann Grey of Cedarburg, UW-River Falls Academic Quadrathalon team; Michelle Fitch of Cedarburg, UW-Stevens Point Chancellor’s Leadership Award, UW-Stevens Point Student Research Fund grant; Christy Corrigan of Cedarburg, UW-Green Bay Chancellor’s Medallion Award; Tracy Trummer of Cedarburg, UW-Green Bay Chancellor’s Leadership Award; Erin Flehmer of Cedarburg, UW-Eau Claire Omicron Delta Kappa Initiate; Nicholas Augustin of Mequon, UW-Eau Claire Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Initiate; Ryan Hinz of Cedarburg, Ball State University ArkItalia Program in Italy; Michael Turowski of Grafton, UW-La Crosse U-LEAD program; Jeremy Erens of Grafton, UW-Oshkosh Research Grant for Thermoregulatory Benefits of Feeding in Summer House Sparrows; Leslie McAlpine of Cedarburg, The Charles W. Fink Health and Human Performance Award from Concordia University; Kathryn Wehmeier of Grafton, The Marsha Konz Student Educator Award from Concordia University; Joyanna Bull of Thiensville, The Marsha Konz Graduate Educator Award from Concordia University; Peter Grana of Grafton, The Moeller Award in Greek from Concordia University; Jessica Campbell of Cedarburg, The Wall Street Journal Award from Concordia University; Barbara Janssen of Cedarburg, Herb Kohl Foundation fellowship award; Gayle Christiansen of Cedarburg, named to the Merit List at Kenyon College.

Haley Hoerig, daughter of Georgia Hoerig of Cedarburg, was inducted into The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. The NSCS recognizes undergraduate students for their outstanding academic accomplishments. During her freshman year at Winona State University, Hoerig excelled in rugby and chose a major in social work.

The following high school students were selected for the Wisconsin School Music Association 2003 High School State Honors Music Project: Cyrus Roat, bassoon, Cedarburg; Colleen White, flute/piccolo, Cedarburg; Ryan Veiga, violin, Cedarburg; Jill Engl, soprano, Grafton; Collin Schaefer, bass, Grafton; Carolyn Olsen, trumpet, Mequon; Nathan Seibel, string bass, Mequon; Ryan Ashley, clarinet, Mequon; Justin Chou, violin, Mequon; Paul Otto, tenor sax, Mequon; Anna Lounsberry, soprano 1, Thiensville; Laura Braza, Alto 2, Mequon; Schuyler Gardner, soprano 1, Mequon; Michael Kim, violin, Mequon; Rebecca Richardson, violin, Mequon; Rebecca Royce, harp, Mequon; Jordan Brenegan, violin, Mequon.

The following Homestead High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society: Ryan Ashley, Shelly Bagga, Julie Barnes, Kelly Baruch, Kimberly Bates, Charles Bauer, Paul Bersch, Angela Bewell, Stephanie Boehme, Rachel Bowline, Laura Braza, Kathryn Brooks, Samuel Brown, Stephanie Bruss, Kyle Bryant, Lauren Cattey, Lilia Chang, Matthew Cohen, Allison Conway, Jennifer Digillo, Alexandra Dillon, Kelsey Dimberg, Sarah Doermann, Edward Dunar, Andrea Engle, Benjamin Erlichman, Mari Etzel, Michael Ewing, Karri Ferron, Amy Flunker, Mary Gahn, Kerry Gannon, Schuyler Gardner, Elizabeth Gausden, Emily Gerth, Madeleine Hanna, Christopher Holtorf, Michael Holyoke, Jennifer Hur, Hallie Jaeger, Meghan Joyce, Emily Kaiser, Sarah Kaminski, Kirsten Karr, Monica King, Shannon King, Erin Klug, Kristina Kraninger, Leah Landesberg, Eric Lau, Teresa Lawlor, Corey Lehnert, Andrew Lesko, Rachel Lieberman, Anna Lounsberry, Brian Luft, Kerry Lukaszewicz, Nicholas Maas, Joanne Maly, David Mankus, Anita Mantha, Ellen Margovsky, Karen Martin, Meghan McCallum, Shannon McGill, John Meehan, Justine Meihsner, Jessica Merar, Gina Milazzo, Michelle Miller, Ryan Miller, Mark Mohr, Bridget Moore, Alexander Moroder, Scott Mueller, Jillian Murphy, Kathryn Nauth, Courtney Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, Vaneeta Neni, Jaime Neuburg, Kathryn Nicholas, David Nosbusch, Kelly O’Brien, Allison Oeschlaeger, Paul Otto, Ryan Pederson, Chad Pendley, Robert Perlick-Molinari, Amy Phaehler, Monica Pheifer, Vijay Prasad, Jenna Reetz, Kyle Reiser, Stephanie Rennane, Nicole Rosen, Rebecca Royce, Richard Schepp, Garrett Shaw, Julie Shen, Kristin Schultz, Nick Shultz, Rachel Silbar, Matthew Sluzinski, Gareth Smail, Lindsay Smith, Alexandra Sobczak, Phillip Sommer, Malini Soundarrajan, David Sprenger, Elizabeth Stathus, Samantha Stein, Jodie Stern, William Stevens, Jaqueline Stewart, Rebecca Stockbridge, Jonathan Stone, Kevin Sullivan, Molly Szal, Andy Ticcioni, Emily Wartinbee, Dustin Webb, Jennifer Will, Evan Winograd, Juniors; Taofiki Alabi, Eric Bapes, Joe Ebinger, Kim Miescher, Megan Quinlevan, Vintee Sawhney, Seniors.

Franco Rupcich, co-salutatorian of Dominican High School and son of Angela Rupcich of Cedarburg, received the President’s Education Award. Rupcich was also the Math Association of America Contest’s Top Scorer. With a GPA of 3.97, he was awarded a $1,200 scholarship from the Cedarburg Community Lions Club and a $32,000 Marquette University Ignatius Scholarship. Rupcich will be attending Marquette University in the fall.

The following High School Seniors were awarded scholarships: Suzette Maul of Cedarburg High School, the Minnesota Gold Scholarship and the Distinguished Undergraduate Fellowship, will attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Carlson School of Management this fall, daughter of Clarann Maul of Cedarburg; Daniel Suhr of Homestead High School, Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship, will attend Marquette University for Pre-Law in the fall, Mequon; Erika Curran of Grafton High School, Alverno College Merit Scholarship, will attend Alverno College this fall, daughter of Charles and Linda Curran; Nicole Roden of Cedarburg High School, Marquette University Merit Scholarship, will attend Marquette University with a probable career field in biochemistry in the fall; Emily Wilson of Cedarburg High School, Presidential Scholarship, will attend Hope College in the fall, daughter of Martha and Keith Wilson; Brenda Ernst of Kettle Moraine High School, the Badger Meter Scholarship from the 4-H Foundation, will attend Milwaukee Area Technical College in Mequon for interior design this fall, daughter of Ron and Carol Ernst of Mequon; Staci Lueder of Cedarburg High School, Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Scholarship, will attend Bellin College of Nursing in the fall, daughter of Roger and Joann Lueder; Monica Felix of Homestead High School, Dean’s Scholarship from Cornell College; Lydia Greis of Grafton High School, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 2002-2003, will attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for nursing this fall, daughter of Roseann Greis.

The following Grafton High School graduates received scholarships and awards: Amy Bert, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Concordia University Church Work Scholarship, Concordia University Presidential Scholarship, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Scholarship, V.F. W. Scholarship; Alyssa Ladwig, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Grafton Community Scholarship; Andrew Pryor, Alan Eberfeld Memorial Scholarship, Grafton Music Parents Scholarship, University of Mississippi Band Scholarship; Krysta Anderson, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 355 Scholarship, Grafton Lions Club Scholarship; Nicole Hansen, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 355 Scholarship, Grafton Athletic Booster Club Scholarship, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club "Service Above Self" Scholarship, Joseph LaRosa Memorial Scholarship; Jessica Linzmeyer, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 355 Scholarship, Dr. Fred and Chris Timm Health/Education Scholarship, Grafton Athletic Booster Club Scholarship, Grafton Community Scholarship-Eric Isham, Grafton Medical Foundation Scholarship, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Scholarship, University of Wisconsin Alumni Club Scholarship; Dana Dentice, Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Scholarship, Brady Corporation Academic All-Star Scholarship, Grafton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship-College, Grafton Community Scholarship, Milwaukee Chapter Unico Foundation Inc. Scholarship, Rose-Harms American Legion College Scholarship, UW-Madison Engineering Scholarship; Melinda Quasius, Butler University Audition Award, Butler University Fairview Scholarship, Cary Zaun Memorial Foundation Scholarship, Grafton Community Scholarship-Ralph & Jean Houseman; Lydia Greis, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club "Service Above Self" Scholarship, Grafton Community Scholarship; Nicole Hansen, Shanna Maloney, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club "Service Above Self" Scholarship; Lisa Schulze, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club "Service Above Self" Scholarship, Grafton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship-College, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 147 Scholarship, Order of the Eastern Star World of Youth Scholarship; Lauren Buivid, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club Scholarship, Trudy Effinger Memorial Scholarship; Jonathan Cook, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club Scholarship, Grafton Community Tech Scholarship-Ted Grob Sr., Grafton Education Association Technical Scholarship; Zahadita Davis, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club Scholarship, Grafton Community Scholarship; Douglas Fromm, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club Scholarship, Christopher Kalies Memorial Scholarship; Brian Schmidt, Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club Scholarship, Grafton Community Tech Scholarship-RAM Tool, Moose’s Service Scholarship; Luke Mattias, Concordia University Regent Scholarship, Grafton State Bank Scholarship; Nicole Schmit, Edgewood College Dominican Honor Scholarship, Edgewood College Leadership Award, Edgewood College Music Fine Arts Award; Lauren Hazen, Exacto Spring Scholarship; Sarah Martin, Exacto Spring Scholarship; Philip Micha, Exacto Spring Scholarship; Mary Milshteyn, Exacto Spring Scholarship; Wenonah Moore, Exacto Spring Scholarship, Les Fonder Memorial Scholarship; Megan Mulcahy, Exacto Spring Scholarship; Kevin Newton, Exacto Spring Scholarship; Krista Robinson, Exacto Spring Scholarship, Grafton Community Scholarship; Chelsea Smith, Exacto Spring Scholarship, Grafton Community Scholarship; Kyle Steiner, Exacto Spring Scholarship; Matthew Bongard, Grafton Athletic Booster Club Scholarship; Joseph Szpak, Grafton Athletic Booster Club Scholarship, Grafton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship-College, Grafton Community Scholarship; Jacob Wilhelme, Grafton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship-Tech, Grafton Community Tech Scholarship-Ted Grob Sr.; Kathleen Bikman, Grafton Community Scholarship; Patrick Blum, Grafton Community Scholarship, Marquette Ignatius Academic Distinction Scholarship, Rose-Harms American Legion Technical Scholarship; Matthew Dowling, Grafton Community Scholarship, Grafton Lions Club Scholarship; Daniel Ebbert, Grafton Community Scholarship; Eric Herian, Grafton Community Scholarship, Whitetails Unlimited Scholarship; Jaqueline Karth, Grafton Community Scholarship, Grafton Medical Foundation Scholarship; Gina Livingston, Grafton Community Scholarship, Mark Hansen Memorial Scholarship, NSUE Future Educator Scholarship; Sarah Ogburn, Grafton Community Scholarship; Cassandra Schepp, Grafton Community Scholarship, Grafton Junior Woman’s Club Scholarship; Michael Schindler, Grafton Community Scholarship; Caitlin Ewing, Grafton Community Scholarship-Culver’s; Nicholas Moroder, Grafton Community Scholarship-EST, Whitetails Unlimited Scholarship; Kristin Steinert, Grafton Community Scholarship-Orion Corp.; Michael Klug, Grafton Community Scholarship-Port Wash. State Bank, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Scholarship; Travis Swanson, Grafton Community Scholarship-Robert & Eileen Monnot, John W. Bliese Memorial Scholarship; Derek Murray, Grafton Community Tech Scholarship-5 Corners Dodge, Grafton Community Tech Scholarship-5 Corners GMC, Rose-Harms American Legion Technical Scholarship; Emily Ruskin, Grafton Education Association College Scholarship, Oz. Cty. NAACP Multi-Cultural Leadership Award, Seton Hall University Provost Scholarship; Patricia Sykora, Grafton Junior Woman’s Club Scholarship, Grafton Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Scholarship; Breanne Schultz, Grafton Medical Foundation Scholarship, Ozaukee Bank Educational Foundation Scholarship, Ozaukee Chorus Scholarship, Workforce 2010 Health Services Youth Apprenticeship Scholarship; Jessica Waclawski, Imation Computer Arts Scholarship; Laura Goetz, James Murray Memorial Scholarship; Ashley Sabel, John W. Bliese Coaches Scholarship, St. Norbert College Presidential Scholarship; Clifford Guetzke, Kent Stroessner Memorial Scholarship; Andrea Kiepert, Louise T. Stec Memorial Scholarship; Roxanne Lutynski, Louise T. Stec Memorial Scholarship; Tamara Welzien, Louise T. Stec Memorial Scholarship; Kristine Switzer, Marian College Trustee Scholarship; Shannon Smallish, Mr. & Mrs. James R. Brown Scholarship, Sharon Rychtik Memorial Scholarship, Teresa Lallensack Memorial Scholarship; Nicole Meier, Ozaukee Bank Educational Foundation Scholarship; Amy Janke, Ozaukee Realtors Association Scholarship; Tyler Gresham, Science Engineering Scholarship; Jaimie Tolzman, Sharon Rychtik Memorial Scholarship; Kimberly Apel, Thomas & Joyce Christie Music Scholarship; Daniel Jarratt, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Scholarship, Valparaiso University Founders Scholarship, Wisconsin All-State/Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, Wisconsin American Legion Scholarship; Corey Kupfer, UW-Milwaukee Athletic Scholarship; Alexandra Bunting, University of Texas Athletic Scholarship; Alison Brueggemann, Valparaiso University Achievement Award, Valparaiso University Lutheran Heritage Award, Valparaiso University Martin Luther Award; Timothy Ludowissi, W.A.T.D.A./David Hobbs Scholarships; Matthew Seamandel, Warren Wilson College Double Leadership Award.

In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, Homestead Physical Therapy in Cedarburg is offering free injury screenings.

The month, designated by the American Occupational Therapy Association, is a way to promote the benefits of therapy to people in all walks of life and age groups. For free injury consulation or more information, call Ann John at 377-4077. The clinic is at 4922 Columbia Road.

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Kathy Hall of Cedarburg will be an independent consultant for Time For You Inc. The company offers dozens of relaxation-related products, such as lavender oil or water, scented body creams and handmade candles.

Contact Hall at 377-7556 or KHall44595@aol.com.

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W. Stuart Parsons of Cedarburg, a partner at Quarles and Brady law firm in Milwaukee, was named a Leader in Law in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Law Journal.

Parsons was selected for this honor based on his contributions to the practice of law, significant achievements in the areas of civil or criminal litigation, leadership in advancing legal services to the poor and important contributions to Wisconsin’s law community and to the community at large.

Parsons, the firm’s commercial litigation practice chair, focuses his practices on business litigation.

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Charter Steel in Saukville and Tecumseh Engine Products in Grafton were two of 43 Wisconsin companies to receive the Business Friend of the Environment Award for leadership in environmental protection.

The awards are presented by the Wisconsin Environmental Working Group, an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. Winners will be honored May 14 in Waukesha.

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Philip Chard, noted author and psychologist, is the luncheon speaker for the next meeting of FOCUS, April 16 at Pandl’s Restaurant in Bayside.

Chard’s topic will be "Personal Presence — Advanced Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace." Chad is president and CEO of NEAS Inc., a work/life service firm with more than 300 client companies. He is author of "The Healing Earth," an eco-psychology work that earned the 1995 Midwest Publishers Award. He is a contributing writer to Chicken Soup for the Women’s Soul and is a newspaper columnist.

The event begins at 11:45 a.m. Cost is $15. For more information, call Carol Roche at 243-5033.

FOCUS is a networking and support organization for female business owners. For more information on the organization, call Blanche Berenzweig at 241-7888.