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2015

Elkhorn

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Offering exceptional care for everyone in your family Walk-ins welcome Open till 6 pm, Monday – Friday Dr. Kowalski and Dr. Oulashian offer convenient weekend and evening hours, and walk-in appointments for non-emergency concerns.

Jeffrey Kowalski, MD Board certified family medicine

Mike Oulashian, MD Board certified family medicine

Mercy Elkhorn’s comprehensive family care services include: • Family medicine • Gynecology • Adult health care • Obstetrics • On-site laboratory and x-ray • Orthopaedic surgery • Sports medicine

Mercy Elkhorn Medical Center

839 N. Wisconsin St. Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 741-1400 148370

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THE CITY THAT

has it all

On behalf of the Elkhorn food, crafters, music and Area Chamber of Commerce and entertainment, and activities for Tourism Center, we welcome the kids around the downtown you to share in all that our fine Square. A rapidly growing community has to offer. Oktoberfest is coming up on Visitors to the area soon its 10th year. Thousands attend discover why our residents this great community event and wouldn’t choose to live anywhere can explore over 100 crafters else. It’s our outstanding livability and vendors, a variety of food augmented by a vibrant business including a chili cook-off, community, excellent public, live music, classic car show, faith-based and post-secondary kids activities, other live educational systems, access to entertainment, and for the adults, quality health care, a variety of a wine and beer tasting tent. By housing options and numerous Known as the Christmas EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR places to worship. Card Town, our Christmas parade For outdoor enthusiasts, is hitting its 34th year with many Elkhorn has hiking and biking trails, area attending to see the floats, music, novelty acts lakes for fishing and boating, golf and skiing. and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. You Elkhorn is a growing community that can also see them the night before the parade hasn’t forgotten its heritage or values. Join us at the Town Tree Lighting in the Square and for summer concerts at Sunset Park’s historic then the Santa and Mrs. Claus Reception at Bandshell with the Holton Elkhorn Band, Matheson Memorial Library following the which has been performing since the early tree lighting. 1840’s. But Elkhorn is much more than fun Another longstanding tradition you don’t and games. We’re also very serious about want to miss out on is the 166th Walworth business. From unique shops to quality County Fair held over Labor Day weekend. restaurants, from services you’d expect in the Need a little more taste of “old”? See what county seat to a thriving business/industrial treasures you can find at Elkhorn’s largest park with companies you’d recognize, Antique Flea Market with over 500 vendors Elkhorn truly is a place to live, work and play filling the fairgrounds. in harmony. Some new traditions have been made For more information about the over the years as well. Such as Elkhorn’s community and events, please call the Star Spangled Celebration in Sunset Park Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce and where the whole family can enjoy a free Tourism Center at (262) 723-5788, visit on concert, kid’s activities, food and snacks, and the web at www.elkhornchamber.com and on fireworks at dusk. Facebook, or drop by our office at 203 East Rotary’s Festival of Summer has great Walworth Street. We’ll be happy to help.

Chris Clapper

What’s inside:

County Government............... Page 5 City Government........................ Page 5 Clubs and organizations................................Page 12 Sports schedule........................Page 13 Churches..........................................Page 15 Schools...............................................Page 16 Calendar............................................Page 19 Directory............................................Page 19

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Piper Infelise, Kari Infelise and Ryan Raven, all from Delavan, take time to put together a first aid kit at Elkhorn’s Scare on the Square last fall. FILE PHOTO Our Town

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A WARM WELCOME

FROM YOUR CITY

government

On behalf of the Elkhorn City Council, I welcome you to the beautiful City of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, a wonderful place to live, work and play. I am thrilled that you have chosen Elkhorn as your destination. Elkhorn is conveniently located off highways 12 and 43 and is the By Walworth County CITY OF ELKHORN MAYOR Seat. The city is a mere 30-minute drive from major metropolitan areas, yet Elkhorn is a suburban community in the most honest sense of the word. Elkhorn Area School District, Gateway Technical College and Matheson Memorial Library are busy learning centers for adults and children alike, offering books, movies and interesting programs. Home of many improved parks that affords city residents a plethora of recreational opportunities, there is undoubtedly something for everyone here. From baseball, football and soccer fields, to a fantastic, state-of-the-art community pool complex, sports and recreational opportunities abound. Our beautiful downtown square provides the opportunity for the outdoor farmers market all summer long. Elkhorn truly has it all! Our city is also rich in community spirit, with a strong civic consciousness exhibited by numerous community groups including a visionary Historical Society, an active Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, a firstrate Fire Department and a diligent Police Department, just to name a few. Our residents also benefit from energetic youth and senior groups, represented by Elkhorn Recreation Department. We are continuously improving our community and business environment through capital improvement projects and our Elkhorn Economic Development Association. Welcome to Elkhorn and I hope you enjoy our community as much as my family does.

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Brian Olson

KELLEN OLSHEFSKI Our Town

Upper: Landen Rouse (right) straps on a pair of EMT gloves at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lights and Ladders event in Sunset Park last October and gives Asha Nanda, a volunteer EMT on the Elkhorn Area Fire Department, a high five. Middle: Isaac Bongard climbs into the Elkhorn Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ladder truck and tries on one of the firefighters mask for size at the event. Above: Ed Bogard of the Elkhorn Area Fire Department gives Trey Cardinal a lift up into the ladder truck

OUR CITY The City of Elkhorn Common Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The city Plan Commission meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. The meetings are open to the public. To view agendas and minutes online, or for more city government information visit www. cityofelkhorn.org.

Government

Elected officials, committees, organizations and other key personnel CITY HALL 9 S. Broad St., Elkhorn (262) 723-2219 www.cityofelkhorn.org Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday MAYOR Brian A. Olson 1142 W. Court St. (414) 899-4771 ALDERMEN District 1* Hoss Rehberg 303 Devendorf St. (262) 203-2686 District 2* Gary Payson, Sr. 1229 Robincrest Lane (262) 723-2823 District 3 James D’Alessandro 410 E. Court St. (262) 903-9806 District 4 Scott McClory

616 N. Washington St. (262) 723-7564 District 5* Tom Myrin 320 W. Hidden Trail (414) 510-0074

District 6 Gregory Huss 24 W. Sedgemeadow St. (262) 379-1246 CITY ADMINISTRATOR Sam Tapson, City Hall CITY CLERK Cairie Virrueta, City Hall CITY ATTORNEY Ward Phillips 6 West St. (262) 723-7040 CITY ENGINEER Paul Vanhenkelum 6025 S. Pine St. Burlington, WI (262) 767-2747

FINANCE DIRECTOR/ CITY TREASURER James Heilman, City Hall MUNICIPAL JUDGE * Thomas Meyer 30 S. Church St. (262) 723-2340 ELECTIC AND WATER UTILITY DIRECTOR John Murphy 400 Koopman Lane (262) 723-3138

PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR Wendy Meyer 200 Devendorf St. (262) 741-5114 FIRE CHIEF Rod Smith 13 S. Broad St. (262) 723-2277 POLICE CHIEF Joel Christensen 100 W. Walworth St. (262) 723-2210

LIBRARY DIRECTOR Lisa Selje 101 N. Wisconsin St. (262) 723-2678 DPW OPERATIONS MANAGER Martin Nuss, City Hall, Public Works Department (262) 723-2223 ZONING Bonnie Schaeffer, administrator Joe Messler, building inspector City Hall, Public Works Department (262) 723-5124 * Terms for aldermanic districts 1,2 and 5 and the municipal judge expired in April. Results of the election were not available before Our Town went to press.

Government at the heart of the city

OUR COUNTY The Walworth County Board of Supervisors meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the County Board Room of the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St. Meeting dates and times may vary, contact the County Clerk’s Office at (262) 7414241 to confirm meetings. For more information about county government, visit www. co.walworth.wi.us

WALWORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 W. Walworth St. www.co.walworth.wi.us COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR David Bretl (262) 741-4357 COUNTY CLERK Kimberly Bushey (262) 741-4241 REGISTER OF DEEDS Donna R. Pruess (262) 741-4233 TREASURER Valerie Etzel (262) 741-4251 JUDICIAL BUILDING 1800 County NN DISTRICT ATTORNEY Dan Necci (262) 741-7198

WALWORTH COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES Branch I: Hon. Phillip A. Koss Branch II: Hon. James L. Carlson, Branch III: Hon. Kristine E. Drettwan Branch IV: Hon. David M. Reddy LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER 1770 County NN P.O. Box 1004 SHERIFF Kurt Picknell (262) 741-4410 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Sheila Reiff (262) 741-7012 WALWORTH COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES W4051 County NN

P.O. Box 1005 Director Liz Aldred (262) 741-3200

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Larry Price (262) 741-3799

LAKELAND HEALTH CARE CENTER 1922 County NN Administrator Bernadette Janiszewski (262) 741-3600 LAND USE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 W. Walworth St. (262) 741-4972 Director Michael Cotter

HIGHWAY DIVISION ASSISTANT Superintendents Gerry Abbe (262) 741-3131 Steve Kinney (262) 741-3725 Dale Poggensee (262) 741-3152 David Woodhouse (262) 741-3112

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FACILITIES DIVISION Facilities Manager John Miller (262) 741-3106

DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL SERVICES Kevin Brunner (262) 741-3114

FACILITIES COORDINATOR Becky Bechtel (262) 741-3768

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Christmas Card Tradition By Kellen Olshefski

SUBMITTED PHOTO Our Town

This year’s Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Card features a watercolor painting of the Sprague Theatre by commissioned artist T. James Carson. The painting was unveiled at the Oct. 18, 2014, Oktoberfest celebration and will be on display at Matheson Memorial Library after the 2015 card is released.

EDITOR

Elkhorn’s history has played a major role in what has truly become the magic of the winter holiday season for the city, creating long standing traditions with it’s annual Christmas Cards and Christmas Card Town Parade. In December 2014, artist T. James Carson continued Elkhorn’s Christmas Card legacy, featuring one of the city’s iconic landmarks. With the cards historically featuring buildings and events within the proximity of downtown, according to Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Clapper, Elkhorn’s historic Sprague Theatre – now known as the Walworth County Performing Arts Center – fit in perfectly. “We look at it as an iconic building in Elkhorn with its nature, being the past movie theatre and now a theatrical type of venue,” she said. Clapper said the chamber typically gives the artist several options to run with, allowing the artist to make the final decision. “This is what he came back with and I love the way it looks,” she said. “It kind of gives that hometown feel.” The card contrasts last year’s, which Carson chose to feature a scene of the Stallman Farmstead outside of Elkhorn. Clapper said the chamber was looking to pursue a more rural scene last year in attempt to show that Elkhorn still does have “that country type of feeling.” The Sprague Theatre opened in May 1928, originally featuring silent movies. After equipment was later purchased to show talkingpictures, the theatre functioned as a movie theatre through the 1970s. The screen and projection equipment were later removed from the building and the Lakeland Players, a local community theatre group, purchased the building in 1990 and have used the building for live productions since. Carson’s original watercolor painting used for this year’s Christmas Card is on display at the Chamber office, 203 E. Walworth St., and will be until next year’s card is unveiled. His previous two paintings are on display at Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn.

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A group of children march down the center of Elkhorn’s North Wisconsin Street displaying artist Jan Castle Reed’s Christmas Cards during the 2012 Christmas Card Town Parade. Reed was commis-

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sioned for 14 years to paint the Christmas cards, reviving the tradition of artist Cecile Johnson, whose six watercolor paintings for Ford Motor Company in 1958 earned the city it’s ‘Christmas Card Town’ title.

A CHRISTMAS TRADITION The watercolor painting by artist Tim Carson was unveiled Oct. 18 during Oktoberfest celebrations. This is Carson’s third year working with the chamber on the Elkhorn tradition. Carson is the third painter to carry on the Elkhorn tradition since the Christmas Cards were introduced several decades ago. Beginning in 1958, Cecile Johnson, an artist from New York, was commissioned by the Ford Motor Company to create a series of six watercolor paintings to illustrate an article for the “Ford Times,” a monthly publication from the company. Using the City of Elkhorn as inspiration, five of Johnson’s watercolor paintings were later used as artwork for Christmas Cards by a major publisher, distributing a little piece of Elkhorn Christmas cheer to thousands around the globe. Five of Johnson’s paintings are displayed in Elkhorn City Hall at 9 S. Broad St. Three decades later, the tradition was revived, with Jan Castle Reed being selected to paint 14 different winter scenes from around the city. Painting with acrylics, Reed was commissioned annually until she retired in 2010. Reed donated all of her oil paintings to Matheson Memorial Library where they will remain on display permanently.

A holiday tradition

THE ARTIST AND THE CARD Carson, whose painting of Elkhorn’s 1887 building was selected among four other competitors three years ago, is a full-time architect at Angus Young in Janesville. Clapper said Carson’s paintings differ from Reed’s as he uses watercolors, much like Johnson back in the late 1950s. Clapper said Carson’s cards have taken on a very “true-to-life” feel. “I mean, you look at that, it looks like a real winter scene,” she said. Clapper said feedback on the three cards Carson has done thus far has been overwhelmingly positive. Carson’s paintings will join Reed’s works on display at Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, in the near future. FUTURE CHRISTMAS CARDS Clapper said the Chamber hopes to continue to work with Carson on the annual Christmas Card in the future, something she said Carson is very interested in. One of the ideas Clapper said the Chamber has tossed around with Carson is finding a way to do a sort of collage featuring various aspects of the community or possibly the numerous buildings restored by Elkhorn resident Gary Wallem, who portrays Santa Claus each year for chamber and city events. Clapper said it was originally what the chamber wanted to run with this year, but it was difficult to make the image cohesive. “That’s something that’s actually still in his hopper, he’s still trying to figure out how to do it,” she said. Clapper said they’d also like to see Carson do a painting of the Elkhorn’s downtown square, all decked out in Christmas decorations. “Not that I want snow, but when snow hits and they put their decorations up, that’s one of the things we’re going to take a lot of photos of to try and help him with,” she said. Continually looking at options throughout the year, Clapper said the Chamber welcomes suggestions from area residents. In addition, Clapper said though it is only Carson’s third year executing the annual card, they hope to do a variety pack like they have done with Reed’s cards. WANT TO BUY A CARD? This year’s cards, as well as those from the past, are available for purchase at the chamber office, 203 E. Walworth St., for $10 for 10. Cards can also be purchased at the Pharmacy Station, 3 E. Geneva St., and Friends on the Square, 41 N. Wisconsin St. Individual cards are also available upon request. For more information, contact the chamber at (262) 723-5788.

FILE PHOTO Our Town

Upper: From left, Tracie Silva, of the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, Ken Schenk, chamber board, Michael O’Donnell, Chamber Board President, Javan Wehmeier, committee member, Tim Shaw, committee member, T. James Carson, the artist, Cindy Smith, committee member and Chris Clapper, Executive Director of the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce unveil this year’s City of Elkhorn Christmas Card, titled “It’s a Wonderful Life in Elkhorn.” Above: An elf strapped to candy cane stilts makes her way down the parade route, stopping for high (low for her) fives along the way.

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NEVER FORGOTTEN BY THEIR LOVED ONES, COMMUNITY Support Our Troops committee unveils new statue in Veteran’s Park By Kellen Olshefski

EDITOR

espite heavy snow and wind, Nov. 24 couldn’t have been a better day to dedicate a new statue at Veteran’s Park in honor of troops who had served in conflicts in the Persian Gulf, Middle East, Southwest Asia and around the world, as Monday marked the 508th, and final, Walworth County Support our Troops rally. After ten years and having met more than 500 times since its inception, the group met for its final official meeting, now that to their knowledge, all Walworth County soldiers had either returned home or are no longer in areas of conflict. Bob Webster – who along with his wife and a dedicated group of volunteers from area American Legion posts – led the weekly meetings, a reminder for those with family members serving overseas not only are they not alone, but their family members have not been forgotten about. Webster said on Nov. 24 following the dedication of the new monument paid for by the committee, over the years he’s held onto a wish, the dream. “That was that I would live to see the last of our deployed troops come home,” Webster said, noting the last of troops known to be in active combat would be on her way home soon. “Who’d have thunk it, who’d have thunk we could have done this for ten years and have accomplished a few things.” State of Wisconsin American Legion Commander Bob Schappel said following the ceremony, when a memorial is dedicated, it’s there, but it’s important not to forget about it. He said every memorial is unique, but not because of its appearance or where it’s placed. “What’s really unique about it is it represents the character of the community,” he said. “It shows the community cares, the community wants to remember and recognize.” Schappel said the purpose of the memorial, like the one unveiled moments earlier, is to remember the fallen, though it’s equally important to remember those fallen are the sons and daughters of the community. While being a form of remembrance, he noted a memorial’s importance as a healing symbol as well, a symbol of how the community comes together. Schappel continued, noting he too has had individuals close to him fall in combat and often thinks back to a quote from General

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FILE PHOTO Our Town

John and Richard Miller lift the covering, unveiling the new bronze statue Nov. 24 erected by the Support Our Troops Committee. The statue of the battlefield cross was erected in honor of those who have served in the middle-east, southwest Asia and the Persian Gulf.

George Patten about his fallen soldiers: “It’s foolish and it’s wrong to continue to mourn these men. Rather, what we need to do, is thank God that these men lived.” “That is what I’d like to leave with you when you look at this memorial,” Schappel said. “Be thankful that these men and women lived and were willing to do what they did for their community. And that you as a community has stepped up and embraced that and said, they were a part of us, they’ll always be a part of us, and we’ll remember.” The battlefield cross John Miller, a veteran of the Gulf War, who along with his son Richard, also a veteran, unveiled the statue during the Nov. 24 ceremony, described the origins of the battlefield cross, which the statue depicts. According to Miller, the battlefield cross dates back to about the American Civil War, when the practice of returning fallen soldiers home for burial or burying them in designated cemeteries near the battlefield began. Following a battle, soldiers moved through the battlefield marking the bodies that needed

to be recovered, the most convenient marker being the soldier’s rifle with the fixed bayonet stuck into the ground and the soldier’s hat placed on top. During World War II, Miller said the bodies of fallen comrades were often buried in shallow graves as enemies were rapidly approaching. Once again, the battlefield cross indicated where fallen soldiers were buried so remains could be recovered for proper identification and burial. While the Pentagon does not typically permit publication of images of flag-draped coffins, Miller said the battlefield cross has come to be used as a “poignant reminder of the cost of war.” Miller said the helmet and the identification tags signify the fallen soldier. The inverted rifle with bayonet, signals a time for prayer, “a break in the action to pay tribute to our friend.” “The combat boots, worn and dirty, represent the final march of the soldier’s last battle,” Miller said. “This monument now stands as a constant reminder of the price of our freedom.”

Building a better you Community comes together with summer fitness program

By Kellen Olshefski

EDITOR

For a dedicated group of area women, what started off as a simple program to help them work towards fitness goals ended up offering far more in terms of health and friendship. Rachel Person, a personal trainer at Four Lakes Athletic Center, said she started up the Bootcamp for Women program six summers ago with a handful women joining her in Elkhorn’s Sunset Park. “You know, kind of like, why don’t you bring a friend and I’ll bring a friend, and we’ll do this,” she said. After a couple years, they decided to make the program a little bigger, offering it through Elkhorn’s Parks and Recreation summer programming for a slight fee, considering Person is a personal trainer. Person said attendees grew in numbers to around 25 for successive years. Holding four free, public classes a week, two at 5:15 a.m. and two at 8:15 a.m., Person said the number of attendees has grown to between 40 and 60 people every day. Person said every one of the attendees has seen some sort of progress through participation, even if it is just showing up to work out for themselves. She has also had attendees who have lost as much as 30 pounds this year alone. Person said the program has shown the women that exercise doesn’t have to be a daunting task, but fitness can be a sort of family activity, inviting attendees to bring their children in for the morning sessions. “It can be fun. It doesn’t have to always be like, ‘Ugh, I have to go work out.’ Everybody puts it into that perspective like it’s another job or a chore,” she said. “I like to make it kind of fun, exciting and family-oriented so they learn from the parents that this is something we need to do as we grow up just to be healthy, stay-fit and even just to keep moving, one foot in front of the other some days.”

The program

Person said she’s set up the program with exercises that focus heavily on mobility, stability, flexibility and a lot of functional training. “Maybe you’re using a park bench or doing pushups,” she said. “I’m showing them things they can do around their house to carry on as they progress.” Person said she focuses on these types of practical exercises and one week, she even

KELLEN OLSHEFSKI Our Town

Personal trainer Rachel Person leaps between participants during a workout at her Bootcamp for Women last summer in Elkhorn’s Sunset Park. The summer workout program sponsored by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department met twice a day four times a week.

focused on types of exercises that could be done while on a family camping trip. “You have water jugs, you have a picnic table at your campsite,” she said. “I showed them a lot of things you can do in a camping or outdoor setting without a single toy, so things they can do anywhere.”

Success stories

Person said women have had many different successful experiences, ranging from weight-loss to being able to take on new physical experiences they never thought possible. “Some people have signed up for a 5K race, though they never would have thought they’d do that before,” she said. Person said attendees have a newfound level of motivation and a more positive outlook on physical fitness, adding that she often tells her students “for everyday you show up, you’re adding a day or two of life.” Pollak, who said she’s lost about 30 pounds since beginning the program this summer, said one of the most important lessons she’s learned is that she can do it. “When we first started out, my friend and I were both like, ‘I can’t believe we’re doing this,’” she said.

‘Amazing experience’

Attendee Katherine Gaulke described the program as being an awesome, fun and amazing experience. “It was just so nice to be outside and have

the community be so supportive,” she said. “I’ve learned that I can exercise anywhere and exercise feels good. It might hurt a little bit, but it feels good and it wakes you up. Also, I’ve learned that my community is there to help me be a healthier resident, which I really appreciate.” Roberta Pollak, from Delavan Township, said the program has been completely inspiring. “(Person) teaches all the levels, which is great,” she said. “She gives modifications for everything, she’s very positive and it’s been very inspiring.” Person said she even has some women who have overcome physical hardships, including participants with prosthetic legs and titanium hips, just to join in on the program.

Summer 2015

Person said the four to five days a week routine worked well last year, though she’s sure attendees would come another day if she could find another trainer to aid her in her efforts. She said the time frames have worked well as they fall in line with summer school schedules as parents can drop their children off at school and come to the park for the 8:15 a.m. session. Person said to expect the same type of lineup for next summer and noted that it will be in the Parks and Recreation guide. “People are just really amazing and they’ve made this such a big thing,” she said.

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SUPPORTING and SERVING our community By Kellen Olshefski

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As a community, it’s important to work together, supporting each other and helping those in need. The community of Elkhorn provides many opportunities for people to lend a helping hand, including, but not limited to, the following organizations:

THE ELKHORN FUND

Since 2007, the Elkhorn Fund has strived to provide the community with a financial endowment to aid various causes and fund numerous scholarships. According to Elkhorn Fund Chairman Jeff Rosendahl, who has been involved with the fund for the past five years, the board looks at the fund as the community’s savings account. “We’re building up an endowment so there will always be a fund here for the future,” he said. “There’ll always be money to grant to non-profit projects. “It’s being invested and each month we’re making interest off of it … the idea is each year it continues to grow, each year there is an Elkhorn Fund here, providing that safety net for the community.” The organization started out in 2007 with help from its founding sponsor, the People’s Bank of Elkhorn, who agreed to match the organization’s contributions if it could raise over $20,000 a year for its first five years. Donations to the fund over the years have come from numerous groups, individuals, businesses and clubs, including the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, and school groups. While the organization continues to save money for the community, breaking the $300,000 mark in the endowment fund this past month, it also returns some of the money to the community each year. According to Rosendahl, including the amount the organization gave back to the community this year, it has returned approximately $40,000 since 2007 to worthy non-profit causes. In the past the Elkhorn Fund has given out the money to numerous causes and recipients such as the food pantry, supplying money for turkeys during the holidays, Hope Now, and Habitat for Humanity when they built a home on E. Marshall Street. “We’ve always thought if we have people with basic human needs that aren’t being met, we want to try and help out with that first,” Rosendahl said. For more information on how to donate or get involved with the Elkhorn Fund, Rosendahl welcomes phone calls to his home phone at (262) 742-5330.

THE KIWANIS CLUB

Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kenosha in the spring of 1922, the club raises tens of thousands of dollars annually through fundraising and donations, using it to fund area projects and those in need. Beginning under the leadership of Frank Holton of the Frank Holton and Company band instrument factory as the club’s first president, the club has many notable accomplishments including the Sunset Park band shell, and the initiation of the project that provided Elkhorn residents with a public swimming pool. According to current Elkhorn Kiwanis Club President Elect Henry Lopez, with 37 members, the club disperses all of the money it fundraises to the various area organizations that have a need for funding. “We do scholarships for the high school students here in Elkhorn, things like that,” he said. Over the years the club has held numerous fundraising events including the Fit for Life bicycle event, fudge sales, duck races, and the Christmas ornament, which according to Lopez has

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Elkhorn Lions Club members take on the club’s motto, “We Serve,” literally at the Elkhorn Lions Club Annual Roast Beef and Chicken Dinner on Jan. 25, serving those in attendance.

become somewhat of a staple in the community. For approximately the past 11-12 years, the Elkhorn Kiwanis Club has sold a unique Christmas ornament as a fundraiser for area organizations. “A lot of people actually collect them, they buy it every year and they save them as collectables” Lopez said. Lopez encourages those interested in joining the club to attend a Kiwanis Club meeting, held at noon every Monday in the Community Room at Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn.

THE LIONS CLUB

Sponsored by the Williams Bay Lions, the newly organized Elkhorn Lions Club held its charter night on Jan. 21, 1953, with 35 members under the leadership of its first president, Wendell Bagnal. The club began community projects in the 1950s including the installation of playground equipment for a small city park, bike racks at the municipal building and construction of the kitchen at the Walworth County Fairgrounds new activity center. The club pledged $4,000 towards Elkhorn’s public pool and pledged $2,500, and raised an additional $3,000, to help replace the county grandstand after a fire in 1970. According to current President Javan Wehmeier, one of the Lions Club’s biggest initiatives is eyesight, working towards providing vision for all through vision screenings at schools, eyeglasses collections, and other projects. “We like to do some of the hands-on things, we don’t want to be just a check writing club,” he said. “We want to get out there and say this is how the Lions Club is impacting the community, this is what we do. “It’s everyday people in the club, come join us.” More information can be found at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ elkhornwi.

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Clubs and other organizations

At the hub of any great city are the service clubs and organizations that organize fun events and worthy fundraisers, positively impacting the people of the community. Here are some of them:

ELKHORN LIONS President: Javan Wehmeier. The Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at different locations in Elkhorn. www.elkhornlionsclub.org

ELKHORN KIWANIS President: Lucas Kuchenberg. The Club meets every Monday at noon in the Community Center in the Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St. www. elkhornkiwanis.org

ROTARY CLUB OF ELKHORN President: Kim DeHaan. The Club meets every Wednesday at noon in the Community Room in the Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N Wisconsin St. www. elkhornrotary.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 10 S. Broad St. (262) 723-4998. www. kofc.org

ELKHORN VFW POST 6375 16 S. Broad St. Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. every fourth Monday. (262) 723-4979 AMERICAN LEGION POST 45 Meetings are held on the third floor of the municipal building, 9 S. Broad St., on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. (262) 723-2152 ASSOCIATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE 35 S. Wisconsin St. Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus support groups on Monday and Thursday evenings, with a 24-hour crisis line. (262) 723-4653 ELKHORN FOOD PANTRY 14 W. Geneva St., Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-11 a.m. (262) 7236359

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noon-6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (262) 723-1000, www.lakelandanimalshelter. org PREGNANCY HELPLINE OF WALWORTH COUNTY 28 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. (262) 7232020. Open Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. 24-hour helpline, (800) 712-4357 www. phlwalworthco.org WALWORTH COUNTY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN W4063 County NN, Elkhorn. (262) 7411449, www.wcac4kids.org WALWORTH COUNTY FARM BUREAU 119 S. Broad St. (262) 723-2613 WALWORTH COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY President: Mike Hay. PO Box 159, Delavan 53115. Meets the first Tuesday of at 6:30 p.m. of February, March, May, June, August, November and December at the Bank Community Center, 820 E. Geneva St., Delavan. www.walworthcgs.com WALWORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY President: Doris Reinke. 9 E. Rockwell St., P.O. Box 273, Elkhorn. Open Wednesday through Saturday, May-October, from 1-5 p.m. (262) 723-4248, www.walcohistory.org

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• April 7: 4:30 p.m. against Waterford • April 11: 9 a.m. doubleheader against Racine Park • April 16: 4:30 p.m. against Badger • April 23: 4:30 p.m. against Wilmot Union • April 28: 4:30 p.m. against Union Grove • May 7: 4:30 p.m. against Westosha Central • May 12: 4:30 p.m. against Burlington • May 15: 4:30 p.m. against Big Foot • May 21: 4:30 p.m. against Delavan-Darien • May 22: 4:30 p.m. against Beloit Memorial

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Upper: Elkhorn Area High School’s Aaron Wales dribbles the ball down the court during the team’s Feb. 13 matchup with Badger. Above: Elkhorn Area High School Football team coach Tom Lee celebrates with his children after winning the homecoming game last October. The win not only clinched a playoff berth for the team, but was also the first time the team has beaten Lake Geneva in seven years.

• April 9: 4:30 p.m. against Badger • April 11: 9 a.m. doubleheader against Clinton • April 16: 4:30 p.m. against Delavan-Darien • April 18: 9 a.m. triangular against Pewaukee and Catholic Memorial • April 21: 4:30 p.m. against Union Grove • April 28: 4:30 p.m. against Westosha Central • May 5: 4:30 p.m. against Waterford • May 9: 9 a.m. doubleheader against Jefferson • May 12: 4:30 p.m. against Burlington • May 19: 4:30 p.m. against Wilmot Union * All home games are played at Elkhorn’s Sunset Park ball diamonds, located off of Devendorf Street. BOYS TENNIS • April 7: 4:15 p.m. against Whitewater • April 21: 4:15 p.m. against Burlington • April 28: 4:15 p.m. against Wilmot Union • May 7: 4:15 p.m. against

Westosha Central • May 11: 4:15 p.m. against Waterford • May 14: 1:30 p.m. conference varsity singles tournament (doubles tournament at Badger High School) • May 16: 9 a.m. conference varsity tournament finals • May 19: 4:15 p.m. against Edgerton

BOYS GOLF

• April 11: 8:30 a.m. invitational against Wilmot Union, Delavan-Darien, Clinton, Lake Mills, Lakeside Lutheran, Palmyra-Eagle, Racine Saint Catherine’s, Turner, Williams Bay, Milwaukee Pius XI, Cambridge, Wauwatosa East and Marquette University • May 19: 9 a.m. conference tournament All home matches are played at Elkhorn’s Evergreen Golf Club.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK

• May 12: 4:15 p.m. invitational against Badger, DelavanDarien, Big Foot, East Troy and the Wisconsin School for the Deaf

GIRLS SOCCER

• April 30: 6:30 p.m. against Wilmot Union • May 5: 6:30 p.m. against Westosha Central • May 12: 6:30 p.m. against Badger • May 19: 6:30 p.m. against Burlington • May 30: noon against Racine Saint Catherine’s * Schedule is limited to home games and dates are subject to change. Dates for the 2015-2016 seasons of girls tennis, basketball and golf, football, and boys soccer and basketball were unavailable prior to publication of the 2015 Elkhorn Our Town.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Living Waters Assembly of God W5696 Schmidt Rd., Sunday service at 10 a.m. Wednesday evening Study of the Scriptures at 6:30 p.m. (262) 903-4568

BAPTIST

Emmanuel Baptist Church 920 Highway H., Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday service at 6 p.m. (262) 723-4387

CATHOLIC

St. Patrick Catholic Church 107 W. Walworth St., Saturday Mass at 5:15 p.m., Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday Mass in Spanish at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mass at 8 a.m., communion service on Thursday. (262) 723-5565

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church of Christ 100 W. Court St., Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Bible class at 9:15 a.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. (262) 723-5079, www.elkhornchurchofchrist.org

CONGREGATIONAL

First Congregational United Church of Christ 76 S. Wisconsin St., Sunday services and Sunday school at 10 a.m., adult Bible study at 9 a.m. (Sept.-May) with childcare available. Sacrament of Communion on the first Sunday of every month. (262) 723-3246

EPISCOPAL

St. John in the Wilderness Church 13 S. Church St., Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. (262) 723-4229

EVANGELICAL FREE

Community Church of Elkhorn 4654 Briggs Road, summer Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. (June through August), and 10:30 a.m. winter services. (262) 728-8925 Southern Lakes Evangelical Free Church N6686 Highway 12, Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.. Details about student ministries are available on the church’s website. (262) 742-2366, www.slefc.org

LUTHERAN

First Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) 415 Devendorf St., Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10:30

a.m., Thursday service at 7 p.m. except during Lent and Advent (services on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m.). Memorial Day to Labor Day Sunday services are held at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Contact the church for details on children’s programming. (262) 723-4191, www.firstatthecross.com St. John’s Lutheran Church (LCMC) 104 S. Broad St., Sunday services at 9 a.m. (traditional) and 10 a.m. (blended contemporary), Sunday school at 9 a.m. (except August) for children 4K through sixth grade, 6-7:30 p.m. for middle school students, and 7-8:30 p.m. for the high school youth group. (262) 723-2901 Sugar Creek Lutheran Church (ELCA) N5690 Cobblestone Road, Sunday worship at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. throughout the school year (Sept.-May). (262) 728-2222

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Millard Community Covenant Church N6713 County O, Sunday service at 10 a.m. (262) 742-3457

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lakes 319 N. Broad St., Sunday service at 10 a.m. (262) 723-7440

UNITED METHODIST

Bethel United Methodist Church W5110 Highway A, Sunday service at 9 a.m., Sunday school a.m. during the school year. Father’s Day through Labor Day, service held outdoors. (262) 742-3507 First United Methodist Church 111 N. Broad St., Sunday service at 10 a.m., children’s Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. (September through May) and 6:30 p.m. service on the third Saturday of each month. (262) 723-2629 Spring Prairie United Methodist Church W2154 Highway 11, Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. (262) 723-3181

WORD OF FAITH

Christian Life Church 4521 County F, Wednesday service, nursery, preschool, youth group and super kids at 7 p.m.; Sunday service, nursery, preschool and super kids at 10 a.m. (262) 728-1463

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After the groundbreaking ceremony last year at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Elkhorn, the Rev. Oriol Regales, parish pastor, climbs aboard the crane, which was used to replace the church roof. The parish tore down its old rectory and office building and replaced it with a new church addition that houses parish offices, meeting spaces and a narthex.

BUILDING TOGETHER

A church community comes together to refurbish their home By Anne Trautner

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The biting wind and 18-degree air temperature did not stop the people of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Elkhorn from holding a groundbreaking in March 2014. Instead, it made them more determined to begin building their new addition. “We want to be more welcoming,” the Rev. Oriol Regales said. “We are hoping to attract new parish members and to grow as a parish. When you come here, we want you to feel that you are a part of God’s family.” A new main entrance for the church, located at 107 W. Walworth St. in Elkhorn, leads to a vestibule, foyer and narthex. An elevator now brings people into the church, which is more than 5 feet above the sidewalk level. The two-story addition merges with the existing church, with clear glass replacing about 45 feet of what was the eastern wall of the church. Stained-glass windows were removed from that wall and reused in other areas of the church, vestibule and narthex. St. Patrick parish has conducted studies and created various building plans over the past 30 years. After reviewing previous building plans and reevaluating the parish’s increased need for space, demographics and finances, the parish’s Strategic Planning Committee decided in October 2013 to go forward with the building plan, at a price tag of $3.6 million. As of March 2014, the parish had collected about $2.25 million, while another $350,000 has been pledged to go toward the project, Regales said. That left the parish about $1 million short of its goal. “People are very generous,” Regales said. “I think we are going to make it in the next three years.”

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ELKHORN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Administrative Service Center (1887 Building) 3 N. Jackson St. (262) 723-3160

David Stebnitz N5204 Brookwood Lane david.stebnitz@elkhorn.k12.wi.us

District Administrator Jason Tadlock (262) 723- 3160 ext. 1401

Daniel Thompson 217 S. Lincoln St. daniel.thompson@elkhorn.k12. wi.us

Director of Instruction Cathy Pomeranski (262) 723-3160 ext. 1413

Barb Fischer** N6221 Tamarack Court barb.fischer@elkhorn.k12.wi.us

Director of Pupil Services James Kueht* (262) 723-3160 ext. 1424

Scott Beatse W4746 Briar Drive scott.beatse@elkhorn.k12.wi.us

Business Manager William Trewyn (262) 723-3160 ext. 1406

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Matt O’Donell** 717 S. Sugarpine Way matt.odonnell@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Carol Burton

Susan Leibsle** N5176 Brookwood Lane susan.leibsle@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Jackson Elementary Principal Tammy Fisher 3 N. Jackson St. (262) 723-1200 ext. 1201 Tibbets Elementary

The Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6 p.m. in the District Board Room of the Administrative Service Center. For more information about the district, visit www.elkhorn.k12.wi.us. Principal Greg Wells W5218 County A (262) 742-2585 ext. 1101

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SPECIAL EDUCATION Lakeland School of Walworth County Director Tracy Moate W3905 County NN (262) 741-4118

West Side Elementary Principal Sara Stone 222 Sunset Drive (262) 723-3297 ext. 1301 Elkhorn Area Middle School Principal Bryan Frost 627 E. Court St. (262) 723-6800 ext. 1501 Elkhorn Area High School Principal Chris Trottier 482 E. Geneva St. (262) 723-4920 ext. 1601

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Administrator Kelly Demerath 400 Highway H (262) 741-8138

PAROCHIAL

First Evangelical Lutheran School Principal Benjamin Schramm 415 Devendorf St.

Principal Greg Kostechka (262) 741-4118

SECONDARY EDUCATION Gateway Technical College Campus Dean Michael J. O’Donnell 400 County H (262) 741-8538

* James Kueht retired at the end of the 2014/2015 academic year. A replacement had not yet been hired before Our Town went to print. ** Terms for school board position expired in April. Election results were not available before Our Town went to print.

WE BELIEVE… The Elkhorn Area Public School District strives on a daily basis to fulfill our district’s Statement of Beliefs. Our beliefs are guiding standards that help shape our decisions and day-to-day operations and we’ve developed in cooperation with By SCHOOL DISTRICT the community. ADMINISTRATOR I would like to take a moment and share these fundamental beliefs with you. We believe all children can learn, every student learns differently and all children are valued and respected. We believe effort, motivation, and challenge are essential to learning and taking an active role in the learning

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process is every student’s responsibility. Helping children realize their potential is our foremost priority. We believe learning is a life-long process that takes place in the home, school, and community. We believe schools foster students’ abilities to make decisions, cooperate, and accept responsibility and a diverse community contributes to educational growth. We believe open communication is essential to the school, parent and community partnership. We believe schools and communities help students prepare for career success in a competitive global society and schools model and teach good citizenship skills. We believe a quality education depends upon dedicated, well-trained staff and that safe, healthful, up-to-date facilities enhance the learning process. We believe continuous improvement leads to excellence.

In addition to our beliefs we are striving to be in the “Top Ten Percent” in all we do.” It is our belief that if each and every one of us can perform at the top ten percent, then as a district we will have no problem fulfilling our goals and living up to our Statements of Belief. We recognize that on a day-to-day basis we will not always perform at that level, but it is our hope that as we strive to be in the “Top Ten Percent In All We Do”, we will elevate our performance and thus the service to our parents, students, and the community. This target applies to all of us, as Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. “A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.” By striving to meet this target, we know that we will succeed in maximizing student growth and academic achievement for all of our students.

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21 Comedy Night – hosted by Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 Highway 12. $45 tickets include free appetizers in the pub starting at 5 p.m. and deluxe buffet dinner. (262) 723-5722 27 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 28 Barnyard Bargain Bonanza – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., (262) 723-3228 www.walworthcountyfair.com

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4 Fur and Feather Swap – at 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center, 411 E. Court St. (262) 723-3228 11 The Church Basement Ladies: “The Last (Potluck) Supper” – 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at UWWhitewater’s Young Auditorium,

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1355 W. Main St., Whitewater. It’s 1979 and past parishioners have gathered to share hot dishes, bars and stories from the last 100 years. As the Church Basement Ladies work in the kitchen, shared memories burst into life through a series of flashbacks and the ladies manage to serve up a rib-tickling panorama of the changes in the kitchen, without spilling a drop of coffee. Tickets cost $20.50$36.50. (262) 472-2222 19 Wisconsin Chamber Choir: Brahm’s “Requiem” – 3 p.m. at UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium, 1355 W. Main St., Whitewater. Tickets cost $15.50$20.50. (262) 472-2222 19 Walworth County 4-H Spaghetti Dinner - 4-7 p.m. at the Walworth County Fair-grounds Activity Center, 411 E. Court St. (262) 723-3288 22 Vang: A Drama about recent immigrant farmers – 7:30 p.m. at at UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium, 1355 W. Main St., Whitewater. This program

documents recent Iowa immigrant farmers, winding their words together to form play that captures the immigrants’ journeys to the United States. Hmong, Mexican, Sudanese, and Dutch immigrants all speak of their struggles, survival skills, and their intense desire to return to the land. Stunning photos and theatrical brilliance bring this production to life. Free event, though a ticket is required. (262) 472-2222

24 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 25 Earth Day Celebration – 10-2 p.m. at Gateway Technical College, 400 Highway H. (262) 741-8200 25 Spring Fling Horse Show - at the Walworth County Fair-grounds Horse Arena, 411 E. Court St. (262) 215-3541

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Apple Barn Orchard and Winery W6384 Sugar Creek Rd. (262) 728-3266 www.applebarn orchardandwinery.com The Dancing Horses Theatre 5065 Highway 50, Delavan (262) 728-8200 www.thedancinghorses.com

Crossroads Motel N6476 Highways 12 and 67 (262) 742-2300 www. thecrossroadsmotel.com

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Ye Olde Manor House Bed & Breakfast N7622 Highway 12 (262) 742-2450 www.yeoldemanorhouse.com

MoonStar Farm W3319 Potter Rd. (262) 723-4156 Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle (262) 594-6300 www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

26 Earthy Songs by Ken Lonnquist – 3 p.m. at UWWhitewater’s Young Auditorium, 1355 W. Main St. Join singer/ songwriter Ken Lonnquist for a unique post-Earth Day celebration. Earthy Songs highlights water, woods, and wildlife, plus our ability to make things better everyday. Upbeat and humorous songs connect the idea of a good time with being good to each other and our planet. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 3-11, children younger than 2 admitted free. (262) 4722222 29 Pilobolus – 7:30 p.m. at UWWhitewater’s Young Auditorium, 1355 W. Main St. Pilobolus performances are characterized by a strong element of physical interaction between the bodies of the performers and exaggerations or contortions of the human form, requiring extreme strength, flexibility and athleticism. Pilobolus continually forms diverse collaborations that break

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Camp Charles Allis W2035 Beulah Heights Rd., East Troy, (262) 642-5354

Walworth County Fair 411 E. Court St. (262) 723-3228 www.walworthcountyfair.com

BICYCLING

White River State Trail A 12.6-mile railway corridor that was transformed into a bike trail beginning at Highway H in Elkhorn and runs to Burlington. Trail passes are available at the County Highway Department and the Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce. www. whiterivercycleclub.com

CAMPS

B’Nai B’Rith Beber Camp W1741 Highway J, Mukwonago (262) 363-6800 www.bebercamp.com Camp Alice Chester N8651 Townline Rd., East Troy (262) 642-7294

Camp Dewan N6360 Church Rd., Burlington (262) 642-9797 www.campdewan.com Camp Edwards YMCA N8901 Army Lake Rd., East Troy (262) 642-7466 www.campedwards.org Lutherdale Bible Camp N7891 Highway 12 (262) 742-2352 www.lutherdale.org Timber-lee Christian Center N8705 Scout Rd., East Troy (262) 642-7345 www.timber-lee.com

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BP 195 E. Commerce Ct. (262) 742-2451 Casey’s General Store 454 E. Geneva St. (262) 723-7955 Citgo 109 W. Market St. (262) 723-8893 Kwik Trip 6 W. Hidden Trail (262) 723-7179 Speedway 102 S. Wisconsin St. (262) 723-5750

DANCE STUDIOS

Toe To Toe Ballet School 5 W. Walworth St. (262) 723-1700 www.toetotoeballet school.com Walworth County Gymnastic and Dance Center 213 E. Commerce Court (262) 743-1224 www.wcgcgymnastics.com

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Curves 47 S. Wisconsin St., Ste. E (262) 723-3051 www.curves.com Four Lakes Athletic Club 351 E. Morrissey Dr. (262) 743-2000 www.flaconline.com Snap Fitness 10 W. Evergreen Parkway, Unit 6 (262) 723-7627 www.snapfitness.com

GIFT SHOPS

Circle of Friends 23 E. Walworth St. (262) 723-8177 Friends on the Square 41 N. Wisconsin St. (262) 723-2090 www.friendsonthe square.com

Smokin’ Brew 9 S. Wisconsin St. (262) 729-3001 www.shop.smokinbrew.com Wishing Well Florist 26 S. Wisconsin St. (262) 723-6677 www.flowerswishingwell. com

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Alpine Valley Resort W2501 Highway D (262) 642-7374 www.alpinevalleyresort.com Evergreen Golf Club N6246 Hwy. 12 (262) 723-5722 www.evergreengolf.com Lauderdale Lakes Country Club N7498 Country Club Dr. (262) 742-2454 www.lauderdalelakes countryclub.com

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Daniel’s Sentry Foods 801 N. Wisconsin St. (262) 723-2626 Frank’s Piggly Wiggly 58 W. Market St. (262) 723-2996

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Aurora Lakeland Medical Center W3985 County NN (262) 741-2000 www.aurorahealthcare.org

Dr. John E. Hall, Optometrist 419 N. Wisconsin St. (262) 723-2234 Eye Physicians & Surgeons 1311 S. Lincoln St. (262) 723-4600 www.eyephysician.com Society’s Assets 615 E. Geneva St. (262) 723-8181 www.societysassests.org VIP Services, Inc. 811 E. Geneva St. (262) 723-4043 www.vipservices-inc.org

JEWELERS

Biederman Jewelers 11 S. Wisconsin St. (262) 723-2685

Sunset Park 200 Devendorf St. Sunset Park is Elkhorn’s premier park offering a wide array of recreational activities, sand volleyball, baseball fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool, picnic area, a playground, the Elkhorn Bandshell and the Recreation Administration Center. Facilities at Sunset Park and Babe Mann Park are available for residents to rent for gatherings. Reservations can be made at the Recreation Center or by calling (262) 741-5114. Market Street Park Market Street and Heather Drive Located in the Harvest Pointe subdivision, Elkhorn’s newest park offers play equipment, walking paths and a shelter.

Kullberg Jewelers 15 S. Wisconsin St. (262) 723-2246

LIBRARY

Matheson Memorial Library 101 N. Wisconsin St., (262) (262) 723-2678 www.elkhorn.lib.wi.us

MUSEUMS

Doris M. Reinke Resource Center 210 S. Washington St. (262) 723-7848 Watson’s Wild West Museum W4865 Potter Rd. (262) 723-7505 Webster House Museum 9 E. Rockwell St. (262) 723-4248 www.walcohistory.org

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Badger State Repair 204 W. Centralia St. (262) 723-4062

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Temlitz Park Greenfield Street Consists of a nature resource area with a walking path that is great for bird watching.

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Springtime at Old World Wisconsin – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Springtime fun for the whole family on the 19th and 20th-century farmyards and homesteads including shearing sheep, plowing fields, cooking, building and flying kites and the arrival of baby animals. Check website for details about daily activities.

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16 Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert – Sibelius 2/Bernstein. Event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, Harris Road and Highway 50 in Lake Geneva. Tickets are $12. www. lakegenevaorchestra.org

17 Antique Flea Market – at 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, 7 a.m. Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 or www. nlpromotionsllc.com 25 Memorial Day Parade – downtown Elkhorn beginning at 11:30 a.m. (262) 203-2434

1-3 Just Between Friends Spring/ Summer Sale – children’s and maternity consignment sales event (9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Aug. 3) at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, North Hall building, 411 E. Court St. (262) 9497083

29 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

2 Kentucky Derby Party – 1:306p.m. at Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 Highway 12. (262) 723-5722

30 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www.aquaskiers. com

3 Bustle Hustle 5K Run/Walk and children’s 1K race – 8:30 a.m. at Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle. Participants receive a T-shirt, museum admission voucher and a healthy snack. Prizes awarded to top finishers in each age division, and all 1K youth runners. (262) 5946301 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 “Hello Dolly” – performance by Lakeland Players, Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m., Sunday performances at 3 p.m. at the Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St. Cost is $12. (262) 728-5578 or www. lakeland-players.org 9 West Side Elementary School PTA Color Run - at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St. (262) 723-3228 16 Educators Credit Union Block Party – from 12 to 3 p.m. at 611 E. Geneva St. featuring children’s activities, blow-up fun house, food, raffles and m ore. Radio station Lake 96.1 will be doing a remote broadcast from the event. Proceeds to benefit Elkhorn Area

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29-30 Demolition Derby - at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St. (262) 723-3228

31 Celebrate Wisconsin Folklife – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Enjoy music, dance, storytelling, food and crafts that celebrate the rich folk traditions that make Wisconsin unique. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

June

5 Night Under the Lights – hosted by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department, 5 p.m. at Harris Park, Wright Street. (262) 741-5114 6 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 6, 7 Free Fishing Weekend – on all Wisconsin waters. No license required.

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Bill Sigmund of Elkhorn’s American Legion Post helps a student demonstrate the proper way to fold an American Flag during Tibbets Elementary School’s annual Veteran’s Day Program last November. Elkhorn’s schools offer numerous veteran’s day programs and the American Legion and VFW come together for a parade on Veteran’s Day, including a gun salute to fallen soldiers.

7, 28 Wisconsin Walking Horse Show – at 8 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 6, 13, 20, 27 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.12 p.m. (262) 741-4961 6, 13, 20, 27 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www. aquaskiers.com 12, 13 Rummage sale – city-wide

12, 19, 26 Holton-Elkhorn Band Concert – free open-air concert at Elkhorn’s historic band shell in Sunset Park, 7:30 p.m. (262) 7415114 14 Shrine Circus - 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St. (262) 882-3633 15-30 The World of Little House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Daily activities that

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let visitors live like Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

19 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 20 Annual Walworth County Farm Bureau Breakfast – from 6 a.m. to noon, children younger than 5 eat for free. Huge menu and lots of activities, as well as a farm tour all at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 24 Walworth County Fair’s Pork Chop Cookout – featuring Country Idol Preliminaries and Crowning of 2012 Fairest of the Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 28 Antique Flea Market – at 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, 7 a.m. Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 or www. nlpromotionsllc.com

July

1-31 The World of Little House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Daily activities that let visitors live like Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 3 Star Spangled Celebration – 5-10 p.m. at Sunset Park, 200 Devendorf St., featuring music from the Holton Band, food and snacks, and a fireworks show at dusk. (262) 723-5788

3, 4, 5 An Old World Fourth of July – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. visitors can celebrate as people did in the 19th and 20th centuries with a “through the ages” parade, band concert and spirited competitions at Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 5946301 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 3, 10, 17 Holton-Elkhorn Band Concert – free open-air concert at Elkhorn’s historic band shell in

Sunset Park, 7:30 p.m. (262) 7415114

4, 11, 18, 25 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.12 p.m. (262) 741-4961

4, 11, 18, 25 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www.aquaskiers.com 11 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 15 Junior Beef Steak Cookout – from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 728-9749 17 Relay For Life – 7 p.m. at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 www.relayforlife.org 25 Festival of Summer – sponsored by the Rotary, the

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event begins at 10 a.m. and features Maxwell Street Days, live entertainment, crafters, and a corn and brat roast all at Veterans Park on the downtown square. 25 Run United – 5-mile Run/Walk and 2-mile walk. (262) 374-4474 or www.uw-wc.org 25, 26 Annual Art by the Bay Fine Arts and Craft Fest – at Edgewater Park in Williams Bay. (262) 275-5567 27, 28 Burlington Kennel Dog Show – 8 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228

31 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

August

1-31 Game On! – 10 a.m.-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 1 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 1, 2 Madison Classic Car Show and Swap – spectators and vendors welcome. Cost is $7. Event is from 6 a.m.-4 p.m., 6 a.m.3 p.m. on Aug. 3, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (608) 244-8416 or www. madisonclassics.com 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.12 p.m. (262) 741-4961

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A potential customer looks over a wind instrument during the last Elkhorn Antique Flea Market of the year last fall. The Flea Market is scheduled to return again in May 2015.

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www. aquaskiers.com

7 Lutherdale Quilt Preview and Fish Fry – 4:30-8 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 8 Lutherdale Fest and Quilt Auction – from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., hand-made quilts and other items will be auctioned off to support summer camp, lunch at 11 a.m. at Lutherdale, N7891 Highway 12. Event will also include children’s programming and a men’s lounge. (262) 742-2352 8, 9 Art in the Park – the Geneva Lake Art Association is hosting the 35th annual art exhibition featuring artists from all over the Midwest, and further, at Flat Iron Park on Center Street in Lake Geneva. Admission is free

and the show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. (262) 249-7988 or www. genevalakeart.org 9 Antique Flea Market – 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 www.nlpromotionsllc.com 28 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:307:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

September

1-7 Game On! – 10 a.m.-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, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 The 166th Walworth County Fair – Special discounts offered throughout. (262) 723-3228. 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.-12 p.m. (262) 741-4961

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5 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www.aquaskiers. com 12 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

25 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. 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

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3, 10 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 741-4961

10 Lights and Ladders - hosted by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department in Sunset Park. (262) 741-5114 17 10th Annual Elkhorn Oktoberfest – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Elkhorn. Walk around to see the numerous vendors, participate in activities for kids and adults, and enjoy live entertainment. 24 Scare on the Square – hosted by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department and Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce in downtown Elkhorn. Parks and Rec, (262) 741-5114 or Chamber, (262) 723-5788 31 Citywide Trick-or-Treating – from 5 to 7 p.m.

November

14 Holiday Affair Craft Show – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 248-4655

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December

4 Tree Lighting and Santa Reception – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Square in Elkhorn. Santa himself will light the town’s own Christmas tree, then all will head over to the Matheson Memorial Library for crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and music. 5 Reindeer Run – hosted by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department. (262) 741-5114 5 34th Annual Christmas Card Town Parade – 1:30 p.m. Many floats, novelty acts, mascots and more parading through Elkhorn’s Downtown.

The calendar of events is provided in part by the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Center. Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be canceled. We suggest you visit the Chamber’s website at www. elkhornchamber.com before you finalize your travel plans.

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At left: Samantha (left) and Rebecca Rash, of Elkhorn, share

their Christmas desires with Santa at the annual Santa Reception at Matheson Memorial Library following the City of Elkhorn’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Upper: Katie Sanders and her dog Mookie get into the holiday spirit at Saturday’s Second Annual Reindeer Run, sponsored by People’s Bank, the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department and the Elkhorn Running Club. The run is hosted prior to the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Card Town Parade Above: Angelique Rodriguez and little ones Lala-Azarae Lamb-Rodriguez (left) and Lola Tyler-Rodriguez catch a ride with Santa back to the library following the tree lighting ceremony last December.

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