Steve Kolling, emcee for the event, and Shelia Ratza, the outgoing head of the
committee for the Wisconsin Party
Karen Gille
In February the good people of Wisconsin celebrated the 14th Annual Wisconsin Party at the Vistas restaurant. Guests were treated to a wonderful buffet-style meal that started with Wisconsin cheese curds and pretzel bites, followed by a great dinner of baked chicken and BBQ ribs.
An award of a crystal microphone was presented to Jonathan Green, former DJ of WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee, who had emceed the Wisconsin Party for most of the 14 years. Steve Kolling, who hails from the Appleton area and Eagle River, took over the emcee duties this year. “The Wisconsin Party is a very relaxed, good time consisting of just the right amount of food and drink, fantastic fellowship opportunities, and a very organized committee that makes this party great every year,” remarked Steve.
A special thanks to Shelia Ratza, who has successfully served as the committee chair in recent years, and to all the Wisconsin committee members who have made this party so popular and fun.