Harms Insurance Group Representatives Achieve Certifications (Sun Prairie Star)

Wood, Waerzeggers earn CISR designation
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The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Nicole Waerzeggers, CISR (Photo Left), and LuAnne Wood, CISR (Photo Right), of Harms Insurance Group in Sun Prairie, after their successful completion of five, one-day courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by extensive examinations.

The CISR Program, available to insurance professionals in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is distinguished from other programs of its kind by an annual continuing education requirement, which ensures that designees stay current on the important policy changes and trends within the industry.

Nicole and Lu Anne are to be commended on their dedication to professionalism as evidenced by the completion of the CISR designation and their commitment to continuing education.

The CISR designation is awarded by the Society of CISR, a not-for-profit organization and member of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the nation’s premier provider of insurance and risk management education.

This year, the Society of CISR celebrates its 21st anniversary with over 77,500 participants in the Program and more than 26,000 individuals holding the CISR designation.

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Est marks 25th anniversary at the Bank of Sun Prairie (Sun Prairie Star)

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Est works as supervisor for the Teller Department. She is responsible for overseeing the daily department operations and personnel.

An active member of the community, Est has been involved with the Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry since it was established in 1993 and currently serves as vice president. She also is a liaison between the Sunshine Place Board and the Food Pantry.

Est is a past participant of Chamber of Commerce Leadership Sun Prairie and remains involved in the program as a committee member.

Est and her husband, Bob, reside in Sun Prairie. They have six children, their spouses and 13 grandchildren.

Blogger's Note: Congratulations Carol!

ONE Plus Architecture Expanding to Include Photographic Art Studio and Gallery (ONE Plus Architecture)

Joe Powelka, local architect and president of ONE Plus Architecture, is expanding the ONE Plus companies to include ONE Plus Art. The current slow market for architecture has allowed Joe time to turn back the clock thirty-five years to re-explore a passion from his college years - color.

While in graduate school he studied painting using acrylic paint and canvas to explore how color affects our perceptions. Today, using tools not available then (digital cameras, personal computers and photographic software), Joe is combining his interest in color with an interest in native plants, gardening and the natural world around us. Through color and layout manipulation, he is able to create photos not found in nature, reveals hidden backgrounds and generates a depth of field not apparent in the original photograph.

The resulting photographic art is viewable is available for sale at his new studio and gallery at 113 West Main, Sun Prairie (which also serves as his architectural studio). While Joe has a web site up and running (oneplusart.com), the site is in an introductory holding pattern until he can add many new examples of additional works scheduled to be completed within the next two months. Call for additional information at (608) 837-8022.

Blogger's Note: A welcome addition to the cultural resources in Downtown Sun Prairie.

Update: Powelka's ONE Plus Art offers artistic flair for sale (Sun Prairie Star)

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