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The Civil War monument in Spring by the number of volunteers enlisting, Grove Cemetery received landmark status Aram personally paid $145 each for 14 to mark the sesquicentennial of the end of volunteers from Madison to fill President the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln’s quota.

This year marks 150 since the end of the The monument was restored and Civil War on April 9, 1865. To mark the conserved through the efforts of the sesquicentennial, the Daughters of Union Civil War Restoration Project Task Veterans of the Civil War 1861 to 1865, Force chaired by Ken Wargo. Corporate, Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent 23 of individual and organizational donations Delavan sought and received landmark of more than $20,000 made the effort status for the monument. possible. The Civil War monument, which The lineal organization approached was rededicated at the 2014 Memorial Day Dan Kilkenny, chairman of the Spring ceremony, stands as a testament to the 57 Grove Cemetery Board with its request “boys in blue” from the Delavan area who and was notified at the end of May that it gave their lives for the country. had received permission from the board In attendance at program will be the to proceed. The tent contacted Delavan First Brigade Band from Watertown.

Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis who will present The band of authentic historic rea proclamation at a ceremony at 11 a.m. enactors will play a selection of Civil songs opening with the Civil War-era Aug. 29 designating the monument as a EVERYDAYMADNESS... War local landmark. version of the “Star Spangled Banner” as well as a selection or two from Walworth The monument, which was erected in 1870, was donated by Delavan benefactors County’s historic composer Joseph P. Webster.

James and Susan Aram. immigrant with thisItalian coupon sculptor John Bossi designed the marble The program designating the Civil Moststructure Things $20 War monument as a local landmark will and limestone at aUnder cost of $1,200.

“WE ARE A GREEN STORE” be held as a part of the Heritage Festival The monument was originally dedicated on Delavan’s Decoration Day ceremony on at the monument site in Spring Grove 229 E. Wwhich alworth Ave. Delavan, WI 262-728-3376 Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m. Aug. 29.

May 30, 1870, was presided over• by The community is invited and encouraged James Aram. During the Civil War, when to attend. the population of Delavan was depleted

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Man organizes dinner to raise funds for family touched by tragedy

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A benefit dinner is scheduled Sept. 19 to benefit the Border family – Justin (from left), Owen, 8, Nathan, 5, and the late Jessica. The family was involved in a car crash in Beloit on June 13 that killed Jessica Border and left Owen Border with a head injury that requires ongoing medical attention.

By Vicky Wedig STAFF WRITER

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hawn Panyk is connecting his faith with his finances by having a spaghetti dinner benefit for a friend whose wife was killed and son was hospitalized after a car crash in Rock County in June.

Through his membership in Thrivent Financial, Panyk, a member of The River church in Delavan, is using the company’s Action Teams program to raise funds for the medical care of his friend’s son.

Panyk befriended Justin Border, of Lake Geneva, about three years ago in a gaming group. Border’s eventual wife, Jessica –“Jessie” – also participated in the group and became a friend of Panyk’s.

On June 13, the couple and Border’s 5- and 8-yearold sons from a previous marriage were driving north on Interstate 43 in Beloit when Justin Border stopped to help a disabled vehicle that was in the center of the northbound lanes facing south, according to a Janesville Gazette article. Another vehicle, a minivan, had already stopped at the scene to offer assistance.

As Border was stopped with the vehicle’s hazard lights on behind the minivan, a semi truck hit the disabled vehicle that was in the roadway, according to the article, apparently slamming it into the minivan and Border’s vehicle.

Border reported blacking out at that point, and a passenger in the minivan reported the van being struck from behind.

A 20-year-old Janesville woman, who was driving

the disabled vehicle, was arrested for drunken driving and charged with homicide by intoxicated driving in Rock County Circuit Court.

Jessie Border, 26, died as a result of the crash, and both children were injured. The younger boy, Nathan, broke his arm, and the older boy, Owen, suffered a head injury and remains under medical care, Panyk said.

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Thrivent focuses on faith and finances Action teams allow members to live generously

By Vicky Wedig STAFF WRITER

Members of Thrivent Financial – people who purchase insurance from the non-profit organization or use its financial services – have the opportunity to use essentially “free money” to benefit the community or their church.

Thrivent members can implement action plans using a portion of the premium they pay for insurance that would otherwise be used to pay

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What: Spaghetti dinner to benefit the family of Justin Border When: 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 700 N. Bloomfield Road, Lake Geneva Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for kids 4 to 12 years old, free for children 3 years old and younger Info: borderfamilybenefit. com or Border Family Benefit and Spaghetti Dinner page on Facebook

corporate taxes, said Josh Duesterbeck, a consultant with the company.

Because Thrivent is a non-profit organization, it doesn’t pay corporate taxes and instead those funds go back to the members to be used in the community – often to churches or other charitable organizations. Members can use either a $250 gift card or 50 t-shirts to promote or raise funds for an organization or cause of their choice.

Thrivent is a national organization of Christians that helps its members be wise with money and live generously, according to the organization whose theme is “connecting faith and finances for good.” Thrivent has local offices in Delavan, 1407 Racine St., Unit E., and Burlington, 400 N. Pine Street.

“We connect people’s faith to their finances,” Duesterbeck said.

The company implemented action teams a few years ago. An action teams is a volunteer program available to Thrivent members focused on getting a team together in service. The program allows Thrivent members to live generously and take action on a cause they are passionate about.

Members bring together a volunteer team of family, friends and neighbors to conduct one-time fundraisers, service activities or educational events.

Members can visit thrivent.com/ action team to get information or apply for a project. They will need to log in with their thrivent.com user name and

password to access and complete the application. Applications should be made at least 21 days before the project so the company can deliver a Thrivent action kit to facilitate the project.

Within three to five days, applicants receive an email notifying them whether their projects are approved.

If the project is approved, an applicant will receive a $250 Visa credit

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Justin Border is a veteran having served five years in the U.S. Marines and is a Badger High School graduate, Panyk said. He described Jessie as “den motherish” and said both were “such quality people.”

Panyk decided to use his twice-yearly opportunity as a Thrivent Financial member to form an Action Team to raise money for Owen’s care.

The program gives Panyk $250 to use as seed money to conduct the fundraiser.

As it turned out, members of Panyk’s team donated most of the items needed for the event, and Panyk will use the $250 to promote the event.

Although the major items were donated without the seed money, Panyk said if not for the jump-start from Thrivent, he wouldn’t have had the courage to tackle the endeavor.

Panyk hopes to draw 400 people to the

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card intended as seed money. The idea is that money will be used to generate more funds toward the member’s cause, Duesterbeck said. The $250 can’t simply be gifted or granted, it must be used to kick start the project.

“The idea is to multiply itself,” Duesterbeck said.

Members can lead up to two projects per year.

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spaghetti dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva on Sept. 19.

Immanuel Lutheran donated use of the space for the event, and another member of Panyk’s gaming group donated the food.

The event will raise funds through admission to the dinner and a raffle and auction.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children 4 to 12 years old and free for children 3 years old or younger. Serving times will be on the hour beginning at 3 p.m. with the last seating at 7 p.m.

The event will include raffles and silent auctions, and anyone who buys tickets ahead of time will be entered to win an hourly door prize.

Guests can visit the Border Family Benefit and Spaghetti Dinner page on Facebook or visit borderfamilybenefit. com for details.

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Area golf outings, clinics in September There’s still time to get in a few rounds of golf before winter strikes. Golf events and clinics in the area during the month of September include:

JUNIOR DROP-IN CLINICS AT GENEVA NATIONAL Geneva National Golf Club, 1221 Geneva National Ave. S, Lake Geneva, will have a Juniors Drop-In Clinic from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.

Drop In Clinics provide a convenient and affordable way for kids (age 5 to 17) to learn side-by-side the club’s golf instructors on a weekly basis. Instruction covers all aspects of the game, including swing fundamentals, chipping, putting, driving, course etiquette, course play and more. Geneva National can provide all the

equipment needed if kids don’t have their own clubs.

Cost is $10 per child. For more details and/or to register a child, contact Heidi Haas at (262) 245-7000, ext. 512, or hhaas@gnresort.com For more information, call (262) 2457000 or visit www.genevanationalresort. com.

PATRIOTS DAY SCRAMBLE IN ELKHORN Evergreen Country Club, highways 12 and 67 in Elkhorn, will host the Patriots Day two-person scramble form 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 7.

Prizes for first, fourth, and eighth places; 18 holes of golf, including cart; raffle prizes and more.

Cost is $40 per person. Optional team skins cost $10 per team; $5 of entry fee goes to Folds of Honor.

For more information, call (262) 7235722 or visit www.evergreengolf.com.

GOLF OUTING AT HAWK’S VIEW The Walworth County Visitor’s Bureau will have its fifth annual golf outing Sept.

17 at Hawk’s View Golf Club on the Como Crossings course.

Registration will start at 11 a.m., a golf clinic will start at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start will be at 1 p.m.

Cost is $75 per person or $300 for a foursome. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, greens fees, cart, dinner, goodie bags, tournament prizes, raffle and silent auction, golf ball hunt, use of the driving range, a putting clinic with a Hawk’s View golf pro, and a hole-in-one contest for a chance to win a car sponsored by Kunes Country Auto Group.

Sponsorships levels available are an eagle sponsor for $1,000, a birdie sponsor for $500, a goodie bag sponsor for $300, a par sponsor for $250 and a bogey sponsor for $100.

Donations are also being sought for items to fill the goodie bags and for the raffle and silent auction.

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The Delavan Town Board on July 21 approved allowing residents of the DelMar subdivision to drive golf carts on township streets within the subdivision.

Residents of the Del-Mar subdivision are the first to request permission to use golf carts but might not be the last.

Town President Ryan Simons said town staff put together the ordinance about a year ago and asked subdivision associations if they were interested.

The Del-Mar association asked for the ordinance to be enacted there. Simons said other associations could make similar requests in the future.

Supervisor Kim Jedlicka said people driving golf carts on township roads will have to abide by the rules of the road including proper hand signals for turns and not driving while intoxicated. She also said the town will look into adding signage or striping on pavement to alert drivers of other motor vehicles that golf

Hawk’s View Golf Club, 7377 Krueger Rd., Lake Geneva, will host night golf from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25.

Cost is $20 per player and includes 9 holes on Barn Hollow; LED golf ball (redeemable for free future golf if player doesn’t lose it); prizes for first, fourth, and eighth places.

For more information and/or to register, call (877) 429-5788 or visit www. hawksviewgolfclub.com.

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The Fall Grand Geneva Golf Classic Tournament will be from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva.

Registration and lunch begin at noon; shot-gun start at 1 p.m.

Groups of four will compete in the 18-hole Grand Geneva Golf Classic Tournament on the award-winning Brute golf course with a chance to win prizes.

There will be two divisions – scramble and best ball.

A reception will follow the tournament and includes one-hour sponsored cocktail hour, food stations and awards ceremony.

Cost is $129 per person plus tax. Each golfer will receive a certificate for a complimentary round of golf for future use.

Call (262) 248-2556 to register a foursome, limited availability.

carts could be on the roadway.

The streets within the Del-Mar subdivision that are included in the ordinance are Arnold and Grassie place; Cameron, Cochrane, Collie, Darlington, Jones, King, Mabie, Mason, Rickords and Wells streets; Sutter, Tilden and Wallis avenues; and South Shore Drive between Grassie Place and the entrance to the DelMar beach.

Several restrictions are included in the ordinance. Golf cart operators must possess a valid driver’s license, golf carts cannot be operated on township roads during darkness, any golf cart operating on township roads must have a “slow moving vehicle” emblem on it, no golf cart may be left unattended, golf carts must be operated on the extreme right side of the road except when turning or crossing a road, golf carts must yield right of way to all other motor vehicles, and golf carts must be in good working order.

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R U N S S E P T. 2 - 7

By Rumasa Noor STAFF WRITER

The Labor Day weekend will mark the 166th anniversary of the Walworth County Fair. The fair will be celebrated from Sept. 2 through 7 on fairgrounds in Elkhorn.

The annual event provides entertainment to the local communities through a multitude of entertaining and educational programs.

“It’s a great place to come with your friends, family and children,” said Sue Preussing, marketing and public relations manager.

Each year the fair has a theme. This year’s theme is “Just Another Day in Paradise.”

ACTIVITIES: The annual event brings fresh activities every year; Monster Truck is one of the new additions to this year’s activities, said Preussing.

Other activities will include, bull riding, demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls and different animal exhibits such as kettle shows, dog shows, horse shows and cat shows, Preussing said.

“We have exhibits in home economics where people have made their canned goods, cakes, fudge, cookies (and) pies,” she said.

Each year the event also provides live musical entertainment through contests and concerts.

This year the fair’s grandstand acts include has the Charlie Daniels Band on Sept. 5 and Cheap Trick on Sept. 6.

The fair will also hold the semifinal and final rounds of the 13th Annual Kunes Country Automotive Group Walworth County Talent Show on Sept. 2 and 3.

This is a musical program that will entail performances in different genres including country, Christian, gospel, soft rock and more.

The Master of Ceremonies, WSLD 104.5 FM Radio and Kunes Automotive Group will award $1,000 for the first place winner, $300 for the second place and $200 for the third place.

Other challenges will include Fairest of the Fair competition, Duct Tape Fashion, Farmers Olympics and an Outstanding Seniors and Grandparents of the year contest to recognize five seniors who have contributed to the community in some way.

The 2015 WCF Farmers Market and Old World Artisan Village market will operate from Sept. 4 through 7.

This year’s events will also include multiple horse events and recognition of centennial farms.

“We have a nice park at the fairgrounds where you can sit and enjoy music,” Preussing said. “It’s economical to come here, there are lots of things to see, do, eat and take part in.”

PARKING: Parking will be free for all at the fairgrounds.

For more information, visit www. walworthcountyfair.com/2015.

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Madison Wnek and Cooper Ellis, of Batavia Ill., take a ride on a giant bee in the Kiddieland carnival during the 2014 Walworth County Fair. The 166th annual Walworth County Fair runs Sept. 2-7 on the county fairgrounds in Elkhorn.

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A stream of patrons enters the new Brick Street Market at 116 E. Walworth Ave. on July 30.

Three stores were combined to create the new store, which features a café, cheese store and wine-tasting area.

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Brick Street Market opens in ‘new digs’

Three storefronts combine for new, larger cheese store, cafe

By Vicky Wedig STAFF WRITER

Brick Street Market staff recently put the final touches on its new building at 116 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan, and reopened in late July.

“We are thrilled to be nearly done with the final cleaning stages,” owner Laura Jacobs Welch said before re-opening July 27 a few doors down from the former smaller store. “I am thrilled with the new facility and proud for us to be in or new home.”

Welch said the construction phase took longer than she anticipated. Three separate stores at 108, 110 and 116 E. Walworth Ave. were connected and renovated into the new Brick Street Market. Reconstruction of the 101-yearold Van Velzer building required removing layers of flooring and wall coverings to reveal original historic materials.

The lunch menu at Brick Street will remain the same in the initial phase but the store will add items as it “gets cozy in our new digs,” Welch said.

The store will be open seven days a

week initially with Sunday and Monday hours added for the summer. Early week hours will be shorter and earlier and late-week hours will be longer and later, Welch said.

Store hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Employee Kellie Laurson will join the store’s staff full-time, and Michelle Morgan, Welch’s daughter, will return to the staff.

Brick Street Market opened its doors in July of 2008. Cheese cases are stocked year-round with small, farmstead cheese from Wisconsin and around the globe.

The market holds special events year round, including the First Friday Art Preview. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month and wine and cheese tastings and classes.

The market also hosts private birthday parties, book clubs, after-hours social gatherings and card clubs. Evenings and weekends bookings are available.

For more information, call (262) 7401880 or visit www.brickstreetmarket.com.

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Patrons dine in the new Brick Street Market café July 30 after the store had its “soft” opening July 27. For more information, visit www.brickstreetmarket.com.

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Trends turn to COZY and COMFORTABLE fall entertaining

As the glorious days of summer slip into crisp evenings, the changing colors trigger a transition in seasonal décor.

“There’s an exciting mix of texture and color in fall fashion that’s extending into home decorating,” says designer Julie Robbins. “As for tabletop, a big trend this season is blending patterns

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Americana patterns are popular this fall for entertaining.

you wouldn’t ordinarily put on the same table. For example, paring a very exotic or modern pattern, like an animal print or an architectural design with a mainstream vintage Americana pattern such as Fiesta, or maybe mixing a polka dot pattern with fine china. It’s unexpected, but it really works.”

As home decor changes with fall trends, so is the way many entertain. Gatherings lean toward relaxed, cozy evenings making memories with friends and family; a respite before the upcoming busy holiday season.

“My favorite autumn get-togethers are around the fireplace with homemade chili and cornbread - a very casual, blue jean kind of thing and that’s a big trend for fall entertaining,” Robbins says. “People are paring back and looking for ways to entertain that don’t mean setting a table for 12. This ranges from baby boomers looking to downsize to millennials who want substance over flash. It’s earthy and simple.”

Robbins says fall root vegetables and apples coming into season signal a time for cool weather dishes and the tableware that goes with it, such as soup bowls and mugs.

Canapé plates and individual dip bowls are perfect for tailgating and outdoor finger food buffets around a bonfire or fire pit, because these smaller pieces give guests the freedom to mingle.

Another great tip, when moving your entertaining out of the dining room: think about the space you’re going to use, then

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Purples and oranges are trending colors this fall in home furnishings. The bright, bold hues really pop on the table.

brainstorm innovative ways to repurpose things from your table.

“I like to fill pitchers with flowers or fall foliage to create gorgeous accents that can be used outdoors or anywhere around the house,” says Replacements’ Product Marketing Manager, Keith Winkler. “It’s easy to turn a serving tray into a unique center piece by placing small mums, pansies or other fall potted plants in a nice

arrangement on the tray. You can turn wine glasses upside down and place candles on the base to create unique holders. The possibilities are endless.”

Repurposing is more than fun and functional – these new uses also make great conversation starters. Robbins plans on posting fall entertaining and decorating ideas on Replacements’ Facebook page throughout the autumn months.

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Composer gives clown song to city Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra announces invitation to Europe

By Vicky Wedig STAFF WRITER

An area composer and pianist gave the City of Delavan the gift of song – literally.

Matthew Hollingsworth, of Janesville, who was a guess artist with the Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra at the Phoenix Park Bandshell on July 25, dedicated and relinquished his property rights to an original song he composed for the city about its clowns and circus history.

Hollingsworth has composed several major pieces, said Greg Roy, business manager for the Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra. He composed the background music for “Wisconsin From the Air,” a video featuring aerial views of Wisconsin’s attractions; a Super Bowl comercial for T Mobile that featured Kim Kardashian; and a Subway restaurant commercial, Roy said.

He’s quite busy, and he’s quite good,” he said.

In honor of Delavan, Roy said, Hollingsworth composed some specific clown music, dedicated it to Delavan clowns and history of the circus and presented a certificate to Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis on Saturday.

The certificate says the song is dedicated to the City of Delavan and relinquishes property rights of the original material, giving the song to the city as a gift, Roy said.

“He took it upon himself to do that, and we’re very, very pleased that he did that,” he said.

Saturday’s concert by the Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra from Beloit was dedicating to Jim Santy, and was coupled with Brick Street Market’s wine and cheese pairing in Phoenix Park.

The concert was the orchestra’s first appearance, but second attempt, in Delavan, Roy said.

Last year’s scheduled event was cancelled because of tornadoes that rolled through the area, he said.

“We’re very excited about being there,” Roy said before the show.

The Beloit-based group hoped to draw a Chicago crowd to Delavan and made a major announcement at the show: “We’ve just been invited as an orchestra to play in Europe,” Roy said.

Roy said the invitation could have major implications on the orchestra and the area’s tourism and music opportunities.

He said chamber members could make connections in Europe that lead to drawing international music students to the area and becoming an international music center.

“What we would like to see and hope is this international aspect would open us up to have an international music festival,” Roy said.

The Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra is in its fourth season and has about 20 members from Madison, Fort Atkinson, Brodhead, Delavan, Milwaukee and other communities in southeast Wisconsin.

Alonzo Ortiz, a Delavan-Darien High School graduate who received a scholarship from the orchestra’s foundation, was a guest pianist with the group Saturday.

“He’s just a phenomenal young man on the piano,” Roy said.

He said the orchestra plays a smattering of classical music, patriotic-themed songs and movie soundtrack hits.

“We’re not a typical classical orchestra. We’re a pops. We want people to enjoy themselves. We all wear t-shirts. We don’t wear white shirts and ties,” he said.

The group plays only strings – no brass and no woodwinds.

“You’d be amazed at the sound,” he said. “We’re hoping to come back year after year and continue to play before the people of Delavan.”

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Be your own bartender That new neighborhood hot spot where everyone knows your name? Your patio. Try experimenting with frosty, whole-fruit drinks recipes like margaritas and adult smoothies, but watch the sugar if the party gets too steamy.

“During a season with high temperatures, you want to stick with bright, refreshing flavors,” says Tom Macy, bartender and co-owner of Clover Club. “Stay away from stronger, spirit-forward cocktails and go for drinks with fresh-squeezed juice and crisp, seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Something that will help you cool down without getting you in over your head.”

Macy suggests trying out one of his newest creations – the Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita, which includes; jalapeño tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, ice, freshly cut cucumber slices with the optional addition of cilantro.

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Understandable, as who wants to shave when there are sights to be seen and adventures to be had?

It’s easy to come back to civilization with a beard looking a little weary instead of worldly. That’s no

problem – these furry celebrations of off-the-clock leisure can become your canvas.

“Going on, or returning from vacation is the perfect time to switch up your look,” says Christopher Hunt, Editor-at-Large at AskMen. “If you let your facial hair run wild while you had a few days off – all the better – now you have something to play with. Shape it into a sharp goatee or trim it down into a classic, timeless scruffy look. Or shave it all off and start over. You can head into work feeling fresh.”

Hunt suggests trying out the new BIC Flex 5 Razor because it has a “Balancing Sphere” that gives better shave control. Its precision edging blade is useful in difficult spots, such as under the nose and around the sideburns. “It’s all about creating a definition for whatever unique facial hair style you choose, with the right tool for the job,” he says.

Make workouts fun Think of the days when you wanted to stay outside all day, running around and playing games. Why not combine friendly competition with your workouts?

Find a park and invite friends or coworkers for an old-fashioned game of “capture the flag.” It’s a fun way to increase heart rates.

Once you’re done, invite your thirsty crew home to check out your bartending skills.

For more lifestyle tips from Macy and Hunt, visit www.BicFlexRazors.com.

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SEPTEMBER 2-7 Game On!, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle.

Experience the games of the 1800s ranging from rounders, cricket, early soccer and croquet, to marbles and more. Playing field is large and so is the scope, ranging from indoor and outdoor games, early sports and board and card games. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 2-7 The 166th Walworth County Fair, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Special discounts offered throughout the fair. Info: www.walworthcountyfair. com 5, 6 Gone for a Soldier: Civil War Camp and Soldier Experience – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Drill with members of the infantry, try a soldier’s rations, go on a scavenger hunt and more. This is not a battle reenactment, but a chance for families to get up close and experience the daily camp life of Wisconsin’s famed Iron Brigade. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 5, 12, 19, 26 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (262) 741-4961 12 Whitewater Main Street Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Whitewater’s East Main Street. Art and craft booths, sidewalk sales from local businesses, face painting, music, farmers market, sidewalk chalk art. Proceeds support local arts in the Whitewater community.

Organized by Studio 84, the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce and the Whitewater Arts Alliance. www.wwmsfestival. blogspot.com 12 Super Saturday, downtown Union Grove. Info: www. uniongrovechamber.org 12 Taste of Lake Geneva, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake Geneva Country Meats presents the fifth annual

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Vintage base ball at Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67 in Eagle, wraps up Sept. 12 with the exhibition game. The outdoor museum is inviting guests to play an exhibition match against the Eagle Diamonds. Visitors can come down to the base ball field in the village 15 minutes before game time and learn the rules.

Taste of Lake Geneva, at Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. Food tents featuring samples from the area’s finest dining establishments.

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A free-will offering will be taken with proceeds going to the school backpack program at Turtle Creek Elementary School.

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More than 650 sellers offering a variety of goods.

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Attendees can pick from its 12 varieties of apples right from the tree or pumpkins from the patch. Enjoy beautiful fall colors aboard a tractorpulled hayride or vintage trolley ride. Info: www. elegantfarmer.com 16, 30 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child.

(262) 275-6373 or www. limbertimbers.org 19 Elkhorn Sno Drifters Tractor Pulls, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn.

19 Discover Whitewater Series pre-race dinner, packet pick-up and on site registration, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Center/Hamilton Room

20 Discover Whitewater Series race day events at Whitewater High School (Walworth/Court streets) include: 8 a.m., Half marathon start; 8:15 a.m., 5K start; 9:45 a.m., Fit Kid Shuffle; and 10:15 a.m., awards. Kids Korral is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kiwanis Pancake breakfast, 6:20 a.m. to 1 p.m., Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.runwhitewater.com 25 Lutherdale Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn.

Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 27 Antique Flea Market, 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 www.nlpromotionsllc.com Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be canceled.

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