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This collection of Sid Dickens Memory Tiles are classic favorites during the fall and Halloween season. T614 Weaver is the architect of beauty and connection. T385 Friend is thanked for his wisdom and observations. T125 Medieval Tree of Life depicts that we are all rooted in one earth.Stop by to see these hand painted tiles from the Sid Dickens studio in Vancouver, Canada.Over 100 in stock at Key Pieces, W282N7148 Main Street, Downtown Merton. Tuesday-Saturday,10-5:00, www.keypiecesdecor.com, 262-337-1728. Our Fall Fixins' shop is now open, next to Key Pieces, check it out.
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A Symphony of Luxury and Technology
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SOLD FOR $4,000,000
By Tony Wendorf & Associates
This generational masterpiece, a property that truly defines luxury and serenity was sold by Tony Wendorf & Associates for a record $4,000,000. Nestled on nearly 9.8 private acres, this Upper Nemahbin estate boasts an astounding 647 feet of lake frontage. This lakefront gem features 4-Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms and 5,000-square-foot of living space.
Tony Wendorf & Associates professional acumen and strategic marketing was able to get their seller an offer within one week of being on the market.
Tony Wendorf & Associates is offering the one remaining available lot, Lot 3, from this legacy estate. Build your dream home on this 4.98 acre parcel that includes 170 feet of prime swimmable, sandy bottom frontage. Offered for $1,499,900.
A LITTLE BIT OF History
Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse, Inc. (WBCS) began with a woman’s passion to defeat breast cancer. Founded in 1998 as an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by then-recent survivor, Nancé Kinney, its mission from the beginning has been to support early-stage breast cancer research. Kinney’s father was later diagnosed with prostate cancer, and WBCS soon added prostate cancer research as a second important research focus.
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KINNEY, ALONG WITH HER friends and her friends’ friends, determined that a Showhouse, where the rooms and landscape would be designed =by local interior and exterior designers, would be a good fundraising venue. Neighbors, friends and designers, each a volunteer, stepped in to help with the first WBCS Showhouse.
Early-stage breast cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCWCC) began with WBCS’s $42,000 donation – the net income from the 1998 Showhouse for a Cure.
Kinney, through her friends and their connections, was able to reach out to the Medical College’s leadership about research funding opportunities. What evolved is a robust and impactful partnership between WBCS and MCWCC. All WBCS research funds continue to be invested at MCWCC, staying in southeastern Wisconsin. MCWCC researchers and leadership collaborated with WBCS to create the WBCS Scientific Review Committee which consists of MCW researchers, practicing clinicians, WBCS board members and lay persons.
Since research findings are available to researchers worldwide, sharing discoveries made in breast cancer or prostate cancer research can shed light on the confounding problems of other cancers, due to the crosspollination of ideas among scientists.
Growing and Growing WBCS has grown significantly over the years. The excitement and camaraderie among WBCS sponsors, donors, volunteers and designers coming together for a common purpose was evident from the beginning in the many ideas and energy given to create fundraising events during the first Showhouse for a Cure.
Foundational to WBCS’s mission
from an idea to a success story has been the army of committed volunteers who often are either survivors or persons who’ve been touched by another’s breast cancer or prostate cancer diagnosis.
From the beginning, the Showhouse for a Cure has been the organization’s signature event. The goal has been for the Showhouse to be as exciting and inviting each year as it was the first year. Some of the many ideas that we have incorporated are:
• The annual Gala attendees are given a sneak preview of the house the night before it opens.
• On Designer Sunday, visitors meet the Showhouse designers in their redesigned spaces, answering questions about their passion and inspiration.
• Evening hours were added, making tours of the house more available
• Each year, the Showhouse Boutique includes unique collections of unusual and handcrafted items.
Stand-alone fundraising events were added following the first Showhouse. Increased revenue enabled increased research funding.
Tee Up for a Cure, WBCS’s popular golf event, has brought new donors to the table who otherwise might not have been aware of the organization’s successful research mission.
The Pinktacular Salute to Survivors is a heartwarming luncheon event that features breast cancer and prostate cancer survivors walking the runway with a special support person.
A newer fundraiser is the WBCS Holiday Wine Pull that provides a convenient and festive way to send gifts or to order wine for the holidays. WBCS board members and volunteers deliver orders right to the intended recipient.
These very popular friend-raising and fundraising
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events have together brought hope, healing, and—most importantly—true advancements in personalized treatment and survivorship.
And Growing Some More
WBCS’s growing fundraising success has provided significant opportunities to expand its unique partnership with MCWCC. While continuing to fund research projects at a molecular level, the time came when WBCS accepted an invitation offered by MCW to commit resources to fund its first endowed professorship for breast cancer research. Named endowments are an invaluable recruitment tool used by academic institutions to attract outstanding candidates to its faculty. In 2015, Hallgeir Rui, MD, PhD, was successfully recruited as the Inaugural WBCS Breast Cancer Research Professor. Dr. Rui was quickly recognized as a collaborative leader and scientist, as well as an important mentor to junior faculty.
Fortuitously, Dr. Rui’s spouse, Marja Nevalainen, MD, PhD, was also a physician scientist—and, a prostate cancer research expert. Dr. Nevalainen was recruited to MCW at the same time as Dr. Rui and, along with other administrative responsibilities, became Co-Director of the Prostate Cancer Center of Excellence within the MCW Cancer Center. When approached by MCW leadership to consider endowing a second professorship, this time in prostate cancer research, WBCS again accepted the challenge. Once the second endowment was fulfilled, Dr. Nevalainen was named the Inaugural WBCS Prostate Cancer Research Professor. While they have recently been recruited away, Drs. Rui and Nevalainen left an indelible mark in advancing breast cancer and prostate cancer research and treatment at MCW. In his 2022 Progress Report to WBCS, Dr. Rui observed:
“The generous funds raised by the dedicated WBCS members continue to support the thriving breast cancer and prostate cancer research programs at MCW. Investigators are spending the funds wisely for maximum research impact and progress, and the work leads to further research support from federal and foundation sources. Hope, optimism and excitement continue to flourish.”
That hope, optimism and excitement continue to flourish, as WBCS welcomes respected, collaborative senior scientist Todd W. Miller, PhD, as the current WBCS Breast Cancer Research Professor at MCWCC.
Twenty-Six Years Later–
The Impact of Hope
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The outstanding advancements resulting from its two WBCS-funded endowed professorships gave confidence to WBCS to consider a new endowment as it sought to remain impactful and relevant in funding research at MCWCC, now and in the future.
Discussions were held with MCW leadership and Cancer Center Director, Gustavo Leone, PhD, to establish the fund as an incentive to kick start research into promising new directions, that otherwise might be lost.
On April 5, 2024, MCW and WBCS formally established the WBCS Innovative Research Fund. Its purpose is to ensure an annual stream of income to inspire MCWCC scientists to develop promising ideas into proposals for review and approval by MCWCC external and internal peer experts.
Establishing the new fund is an important stewardship decision by the WBCS board of directors to acknowledge and honor the intent of generous WBCS donors who invest in our mission. When fully funded, it will provide a sustainable source of funding for the critical early-stage research that is foundational to “aha!” research moments and important new discoveries. WBCS’s goal is to complete the endowment in 2025.
WBCS has invested $7.44 million in the last 26 years. The return on that investment from national awards earned by researchers because of WBCS’s early support is currently $137.6 million. From its beginning in 1998, WBCS’s measurable strong impact on research has reached $145.04 million. Each WBCS dollar becomes $18 in MCWCC research that brings better treatments, increased survival and advances in personalized medicine that hold promise for defeating these two diseases.
While its funds are invested locally at the region’s highly regarded academic medical center, the research advances resulting from WBCS funding have a global reach, due to the international collaboration among scientists.
Dr. Leone often speaks about the importance of philanthropic funding being the critical spark that ignites research innovations Ieading to cures. Discoveries advancing breast cancer and prostate cancer research benefit the treatment of other cancer diseases, too, because of the nature of collaborative science.
According to Dr. Leone, “WBCS philanthropy is a model of what can be accomplished by passionate, like-minded individuals who come together in partnership with gifted scientists to advance discoveries.” n
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An Exquisite LAKE COUNTRY ESTATE
If you would like more information on this property, contact Robin McCormick of Keller Williams at 262-366-5969. rjmcc@kw.com www.robinmccormick realestate.kw.com
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A BEAUTIFUL, 3+ ACRE Lake Country estate. Only a relocation brings this exquisite Lang Colonial to market. Featuring warm, refinished hardwood floors, neutral colors, and new, top-tier Marvin windows. Enjoy culinary events in this gourmet kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, and extensive island!
Spacious dining room to entertain family and friends, and then retreat to the inviting family room with natural (or gas) fireplace, and a lovely beamed ceiling.
Finishing the main floor is 5th bedroom, full bath, mudroom and laundry. Upstairs you will find two master suites, and an additional two bedrooms. Enjoy early morning workout in the lower level. Stay home for a movie in the theatre room. A bonus 4/8 car outbuilding. Located minutes from downtown Delafield and walking trails. Move right in to this serene, private property! n
two hundred Green in Thiensville
Whether you’re ready to move up in the world or downsize – two hundred Green welcomes you. These new construction homes with first and second floor primary suite options are AVAILABLE! They have been thoughtfully designed for modern style in a neighborhood created with an emphasis on community and walkability close to the Milwaukee River! These Lakeside Development designed homes are conveniently located in one of the most desirable and vibrant areas of Thiensville!
The neighborhood will consist of 16 homes and is being built on the corner of Green Bay Road and Riverview Drive. 3 2.5 2
The Residence At Foxtown
The developing, Residence at Foxtown, offers a contemporary living option conveniently nestled off the Interurban Trail, right within Mequon’s vibrant Town Center. The neighborhood will consist of 23 homes configured in 3 rows located on Weston Drive just south of Mequon Road.
Crafted by Lakeside Development Company, these homes are positioned within a neighborhood designed with a deliberate emphasis on community and walkability, these residences cater to a modern, active lifestyle.
Each home features a welcoming front porch, ideal for relaxation, socializing, and fostering connections with neighbors. Situated amidst the bustling Mequon Town Center, residents enjoy seamless access to various markets, boutiques, and eateries. Moreover, the neighborhood’s many establishments regularly host live music and entertainment, enhancing the already vibrant atmosphere of the area.
Once-In-A- Lifetime Opportunity On
OKAUCHEE LAKE
If you would like more information on this property, contact Pat Bolger of Pat Bolger Realty Group. 262-313-8797.
IF YOU’VE EVER DREAMED of building a south-facing, water-front estate in Lake Country, this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This coveted Okauchee Lake location is on the market for the first time in over 30 years, available for new owners to create a beautiful future of their own.
by Julie Feldman
Consider this amazing property the canvas for YOUR vision of the ultimate experience in Lake Country life. The 2.3 acres of wooded land is on Bayview Road, the Gold Coast of Okauchee Lake. It is a prized parcel for many reasons. First, the property is private, on the tip of a peninsula known as Breezy Point. Second, with 500 feet of prime walk-out lakefront footage, there are
magnificent opportunities for year-round recreation: swimming and watersports, boating, fishing, and socializing. Plus popular winter sports are now a big part of Lake Country life. Third, the property’s coveted southern exposure is remarkable, making it possible to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. And, an abundance of natural daylight.
The storied history of the land serves as inspiration. It was originally the site of a fishing lodge, which was later converted into a single-family estate. Now, let your imagination paint a new picture. Build a dream home or family compound with several homes. Live there year-round, or create a summertime family retreat. Build
Robin McCormick Presents ~ 3+ Acre Estate
A Beautiful, 3+ acre lake country estate. Only a relocation brings this exquisite Lang Colonial to market. A warm, refinished hardwood floors, neutral colors, and new, top-tier Marvin windows. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen with newer stainless steel, quartz counters, and an extensive island! Spacious dining room and an inviting family room with natural (or gas) fireplace, and lovely beamed ceiling. Upstairs are two master suites, and an additional two bedrooms. Lower level theatre room. A bonus 4/8 car outbuilding. Located minutes from downtown Delafield and walking trails. $1,678,000 Mobile ~ 262-366-5969
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vacation rentals or divide the property into smaller parcels. One thing is sure: This property on Breezy Point has been a shining spot for decades and will be a treasured location for whoever buys it.
Creating cherished time with family and friends is what this is all about, and there are already boatloads of memories made on Okauchee Lake. The destination became a highly regarded resort spot in the early 1900’s. Wealthy families from Milwaukee, Chicago, and St. Louis would pack up the family, and arrive by train to spend endless summer days by the lake. Small hotels and cottages dotted the landscape, where guests would swim and sun themselves on piers, docks, and beaches. They would boat, fish, and lavish themselves in the glory of nature’s best.
Times have changed, but the charm of Lake Country life is still at the foundation of its magnificent growth in popularity and possibilities. Modern conveniences and necessities are in town, a few miles away. Still, you can get lost in a separate world of comfort: swim, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, waterski, wakeboard, or take a boat cruise with friends to one of many Okauchee Lake restaurants and bars. If you like to fish, count on a stock of largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye. If you enjoy cycling or hiking, hit the trails in several public parks, carved into beautiful hills and fields by the Ice Age. Even winters have a unique appeal. Listen to the sounds of nature as snow gently falls along the water. Ice-skate or ice-fish, go sledding, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. Watch ice sculptures come to life at winter festivals in Lake Country towns, or sip hot chocolate by a warm fire at home. If you work or want to play in the city, Milwaukee and Madison are a short drive away.
Now that we have discussed the beauty of Lake Country life, perhaps it’s time to find a home base. This generational property is perfect for building your dream estate. Call it good fortune, a golden opportunity, or a big break. You may never have the chance to buy a large, prime, private piece of Okauchee Lake real estate like this, again. n
TIMELESSElegance
WELCOME TO TIMELESS elegance embodied in this majestic 8,847-squarefoot estate, nestled in the heart of a private 4 acres of land. Boasting sophistication and grandeur at every turn, this residence offers an unparalleled living experience of 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a truly stunning wooded lot.
Enjoy entertaining in the gourmet chef’s kitchen, equipped with topof-the-line Viking appliances and a spacious center island. Retreat to the primary suite, complete with a private sitting area, dual walk-in closets and a luxurious spa-like ensuite bath. The lower level features a wine cellar, exercise room, theatre room, two workshops and a massive rec room and 2nd kitchen. On the upper level, secret staircase leads to attic game room. Schedule your private tour today and elevate your living. n
A Home With
PEACEFUL Elegance
WHERE YOU LIVE changes how you feel. So, why not choose a life of elegance, in a home with amazing amenities and something powerfully intangible: a sense of well-being when you look out the window? This remarkable home is like a pleasing symphony, with converging influences that allow you to close your eyes and escape to a quiet place.
and meticulously designed landscaping edges up to natural fields of lush vegetation, providing a soothing and pastoral backdrop.
by Julie Feldman
A high-end home builder had a vision when he created this beautiful Village of Summit residence for his family. The stunning, 6500-square-foot home is a testament to thoughtful design, quality materials, and attention to important details. But there is more … much more. The residence is built on a 1.27-acre lot surrounded by conservancy land. Mature
The home’s exterior sets a tone that continues throughout the residence. Red brick, gabled roof lines, and gentle arches bring a European influence to the residence while simple lines and large windows create an ethereal and airy appearance. The exterior centerpiece is a magnificent stairway that leads up to the entryway.
The front door is embellished with leaded glass in a mid-century geometric pattern. In contrast, a tall, arched window tops the door. Once inside, the soaring ceiling creates a statement of quiet magnificence. To the right is a dining room and to the left is a large office with custom cherry wood built-in cabinets.
If you would like more information on this property, contact Pat Bolger of Pat Bolger Realty Group. 262-313-8797.
Robin McCormick Presents ~ Paradise Found!
Paradise found in this spacious two-story home in Hidden Oaks in East Troy! This 5-acre estate holds lush perennial gardens, a rock waterfall pond, inviting gazebo, and lovely in-ground pool. Attached 3.5-car garage, with separate entrance to the lower level, and additional 3-car detached garage. Within is an inviting kitchen featuring granite counters, updated cabinetry, and a cozy hearth area with a gas fireplace. The sunlit four-season room overlooks a serene landscape. Spacious living room with an adjoining gas fireplace. Upstairs has 2 more bedrooms plus a bonus room. $989,000
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But, your eyes are immediately drawn forward, to the great room. Three tall archways are an entrée to this magnificent space, with a twenty-foot ceiling and priceless views. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows looks out over the conservancy: fields of gold and green leafy trees. A gas fireplace adds warmth with a mantle and arched inset that meets the ceiling. You can’t help but take a deep breath, and slowly exhale.
Most of the home’s living space has visual access to the conservancy. The large kitchen is filled with natural light. Rich, dark granite countertops and custom-designed cherry wood cabinets create a striking combination. There are two islands, one for meal prep and one for seating. Top-of-the-line appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and butler’s pantry make this a great “working” kitchen. At the same time, enjoy the pastoral view from an expansive arched window over the sink or the eat-in-dinette flanked by tall windows. Patio doors open to an exposed upper deck, and just beyond the deck, an elevated screened-in porch brings you one step closer to heaven.
The first-floor master bedroom is a private and restful space. The coffered ceiling and gas fireplace add a cozy feeling to this personal refuge. Take a whirlpool bath with an inspiring view in the ensuite spa-inspired bathroom. Custom cherry wood cabinets offer plenty of room for storage. Speaking of storage, there are separate walk-in closets for “him” and “her. You’ll find a second, large bedroom on the opposite end of the home, with its own attached bathroom.
Relax in style, in the exposed lower level. A full kitchenette and bar are perfect for entertaining. Take the party to the billiard or recreation/media rooms. The kids can study in a second office found on the lower level. Family and guests will be living in luxury, as well. There are two bedrooms joined by a Jack-andJill bathroom. A large third bedroom on the lower level has a beautiful ensuite bathroom with a spa tub, designer shower, and custom cherry wood cabinets.
Do you know how some people save the best for last? Walk out to a ground-level patio wrapped in tranquility. Sip a glass of wine by the fire table or from the hot tub, under a magnificent sunset. Look out to the fields and forest and get lost in your thoughts. For most people, this would be an indulgence you experience on vacation. But, you can build a life in this exceptional home, with its grounding sense of peace. n
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by Gertrude M. Puelicher
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED building a wall around yourself? An invisible one, of course, but a wall that protects completely any right thought you may have until you are ready to act upon it? A wall that prevents the casual thoughts of others from intruding upon you?
In the light of everyday thinking, such a wall could prove to be immensely important. Let us assume, for example, its substance was Love. How quickly any malicious gossip, rumor or tales would lose their power to harm. Evil simply cannot penetrate through to one who is encircled by Love. Nor by the same measure can evil emanate from one encircled by Love.
The various phases of fear that play havoc with the nerves and emotions of otherwise normal human beings could go skulking back into the nothingness of their origin because one who is surrounded by an invisible wall of Love could never be afraid. Doesn’t the Apostle John tell us “… perfect love casteth out fear”? How could there be any room for fear within a closed wall of Love?
Prejudice, intolerance and unpleasant criticism could find nothing to fee upon in an atmosphere of Love. They would appear only to disappear, undesirable aliens outside their natural habitat. Hatred would die a quick death, stifled for want of the foul air upon which it nourishes. The purity of Love
would shatter hate, eliminating any vestige of its remains.
Family quarrels and neighborhood feuds could be relegated to the dust heap of “forgottennesses.” As each person moved within their own circle of Love, a circle created by the invisible wall surrounding them, daily living would become a glorious adventure in the joyousness of understanding, kindly interpretations and intelligent comprehension of others’ motives and acts. Management and labor would find a meeting ground, each eager to prove a willingness to benefit the other. Wars would be eliminated. Peace on earth could become reality if each one of us would surround ourself with a wall—stronger, firmer, more durable than any visible wall could possibly be—of Love.
To the eyebrows raised in disdain at what would seem impossible idealism, one need merely say, “Why persist in making life so difficult?” John understood the magic of Love. He said bluntly, “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God.”
To be surrounded by a wall of Love is to be surrounded by a wall of God. Is there anything impossible for God? Is there anything impossible for you or for me as we encircle ourselves with God? The love that is of God as utilized by us could revolutionize the thinking of the world.
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