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Ewert has always enjoyed watching people playing the key- board and the thrill of hearing the organ. He took piano lessons but playing the organ became a goal. The church organist at the time asked Ewert to give it a try when he was 11 years old. From boyhood to adult- hood, he has progressed steadily as an organist. He recalled performing when he was a student during Wednesday services at the church. The business of music In 1982, he completed a degree in organ perfor- mance at Carroll Universi- ty. He also studied business and computers. Ewert worked in the insurance business for 31 years before retiring. "I was too young to stay retired," Ewert said. He said he thought about " s h o u l d ' v e , w o u l d ' v e , could've." There were times he wished he would have gone to graduate school right after gradua- tion. Since he now has the time, he is pursuing a grad- uate degree in music at Concordia University. "I wished I had an advanced degree in music, and now was the time to do it," he said. Ewert hopes the graduate school will open doors for him. He aspires to work at a parochial school as a business or music teacher. Some of the principles of both majors can be used interchangeably. "The things I learned in business helped me in music," he said. Ewert uses the example of performing during wor- ship and making a busi- ness presentation. In both circumstances, it is about overcoming stage fright. Another aspect is when learning a music selection, he breaks it into pieces. This method is similar to completing a business pro- ject in stages. In Africa Ewert recently returned from Kenya, where he con- ducted master classes for African organists. He per- formed his recital program at the cathedral church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya in Nairo- bi. The trek to Africa was a part of a Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod mission trip. The intent was to teach students in Africa how to better lead songs in worship. Before he left, he remind- ed himself to be flexible as this is a different culture. Ewert said in America and other countries, people are more rigid in ter ms of when things start and fin- ish. He went to Africa with specific goals in mind when he taught students. As it tur ned out there weren't many organ stu- dents. There were a few students who wanted to play the keyboard; he pro- vided them with coaching. "In a traditional class- room, students start and end at the same place," he said. The next generation Ewert said organ music is a performing art, and it is important to meet stu- dents halfway at their level of skill. Ewert said the students' feedback was wonderful and they learned quite a bit from him. Children often come up to the church's balcony to see where the music is coming from. Ewert shows them the organ and allows them to tap some keys. In his opinion, it generates the youngsters' interest in playing the organ. He noted many churches are starting to move away from organs and using praise bands. "The organ has always been called the king of instruments," Ewert said. Email: kpilarski@conleynet.com Longtime Elm Grove church organist reflects on a life in music and lessons still being learned Charles Auer/Freeman Staff Richard Ewert plays the organ in the choir loft of Elm Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church recently. Ewert has been playing the organ since his youth but in retirement is pursuing a grad- uate degree in music. After a cancer diagnosis: Seven questions to ask By Sailaja Kamaraju, MD If you or a family member has ever faced a cancer diag- nosis, you know how over- whelming receiving this news can be. Sifting through the choices and advice, and trying to understand what is happening can feel compli- cated. One of the most important decisions you will make in your journey is deciding who to trust to treat you. Beyond finding a facility that's conveniently located, there are many other considerations. Your care team will be with you through your entire cancer journey, so choosing the most experienced and appropriate team for your specific type of cancer is the best decision you can make. Here are some questions I recommend you ask physi- cians to find the best fit for you: 1.) Are you fellowship- trained in cancer care, and what percentage of your practice is dedicated to cancer care? These ques- tions will help you get to the heart of your doctor's level of expertise. Beyond medi- cal school, physicians who are fellowship-trained have completed residency and have been accepted to a fel- lowship program to do addi- tional years of specialty training in the cancer field. Having a fellowship-trained physician means you have specialists with high levels of expertise working for you. It's also important to find a team of physicians who focus on your particu- lar cancer. They will know about the latest treatment options and are participat- ing in research tailored to your needs. 2.) Do you participate in clinical research, and how many papers have you published on my type of cancer? Physicians who practice as a part of an aca- demic medical center study their specialty throughout their careers, attending extra courses, teaching on their subject, publishing papers and presenting at conferences on their special- ty. Their patients have can be confident in their thor- ough knowl- edge of clini- cal trials and t r e a t m e n t a d v a n c e s available for their cancer. 3.) Are there treat- ments you don't offer that would be relevant to my cancer? Having as many options available to you as possible is extra assurance that you have the right team on your side. 4.) How many of the treatments you're recom- mending have you person- ally performed? Many of my patients have questions about treatment, but this is one people tend to forget to ask. Research shows that the higher their volumes, or the more practice a doctor has had in their specialty, the better the patient out- comes. Be sure to ask about your team's experience when asking about your treatment. 5.) What are your results for this treatment in terms of cure and side effects? Become well-informed, so you can choose the most appropriate treatment options for your type of can- cer and your individual situ- ation. Look for a physician who takes the time to explain treatment outcomes and side effects. 6.) What kinds of resources do you have for people recently diagnosed with cancer? Beyond your treatment options, discuss what is available to you through your cancer jour- ney from diagnosis to sur- vivorship. Should your fam- ily be aware of a genetic risk for cancer? Find a can- cer network that can pro- vide genetic testing, if appropriate. Does the net- work have ancillary ser- vices, such as rehabilita- tion, psych-oncology ser- vices and financial counsel- ing, and experts who are well-qualified to help you and your family through the entire process? Any provider you consider should look at you as a whole person and offer a personalized approach to your treatment and support. 7.) Who are the nation- ally recognized experts in southeastern Wisconsin who treat this disease? Be sure to bring a pen and paper or audio recorder for your doctor's answers since you are receiving a lot of new information. Many of my patients bring a trusted loved one with them who can hear and remember my answers. Finding a doctor you will have good rapport with and who helps you understand complex medi- cal answers is key. I have a habit of writing and draw- ing cartoons for my patients to better understand what they are going through, and often have patients who bring notes back to me years later. People treasure advice from physicians they trust, so find a team that takes time to establish that rela- tionship. (Sailaja Kamaraju, MD, is a hematologist/oncologist and specializes in treating patients with cancer and blood disorders. She prac- tices at Froedtert & the Medi- cal College of Wisconsin Moorland Reserve Health Center, part of the Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network, where she serves as medical director. She also sees patients at the Froedtert & MCW Clinical Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital. Kama- raju is also assistant profes- sor of medicine at the Medi- cal College of Wisconsin, Division of Hematology and Oncology.) Kamaraju Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WaukeshaFreeman Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WaukeshaFreeman

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